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iwrock 03-27-2020 05:36 PM

So, I did a thing...
 
It's not particularly exciting, but it is pretty special:

https://i.imgur.com/Kg2fzLs.jpg

:D

She needs a little bit of TLC as she sat for a few years (only ~500 miles were put on from the time Jim had passed to when I bought her), but she's still got all the mods from Jim and is almost in the same shape as when Jim had her!

I'll post some additional pictures once I get her cleaned up, but she's drives as good as I remember from back in the day.

cmac2012 03-27-2020 06:07 PM

I think that might be the car that JimB scared the pants off of me and Dee8go in while navigating narrow steets in SF back in the late oh-ohs IIRC. Fast car.

Air&Road 03-27-2020 06:34 PM

Jim would be proud. Good work Rock!

SirNik84 03-27-2020 06:46 PM

in the family
 
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Glad shes still in the family. I look forward to helping you with her.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...1&d=1585349060
Photo from my first Mercedes-Shop meet. Took this photo and moments later introduced myself to Jim and Justin (iwrock).

cmac2012 03-27-2020 07:46 PM

What is that model number again? And tell us about the engine, I can’t remember anything about it.

tbomachines 03-27-2020 07:52 PM

Amazing! Jim is smiling somewhere - and its still a beauty!

vwnate1 03-28-2020 10:16 AM

Good to see someone carrying the flame .

sloride 03-28-2020 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmac2012 (Post 4025527)
What is that model number again? And tell us about the engine, I can’t remember anything about it.

Looks great, probably a 560SEC, 5.6L engine. IMO one of the best looking designs on four wheels.

t walgamuth 03-28-2020 04:14 PM

I remember when he built the engine....not sure if 5.6 but he got all the good non smog euro parts IIRC. I cannot imagine how it ever passed California smog rules.

engatwork 03-29-2020 08:24 PM

Cool

iwrock 03-30-2020 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmac2012 (Post 4025527)
What is that model number again? And tell us about the engine, I can’t remember anything about it.

560SEC in 90% euro dress. Mechanically has the 10:1 M117968 HV engine, corresponding tri-y exhaust, and matching 2.65 LSD.

Quote:

Originally Posted by t walgamuth (Post 4025937)
I remember when he built the engine....not sure if 5.6 but he got all the good non smog euro parts IIRC. I cannot imagine how it ever passed California smog rules.

It retained most of the smog related controls for visual inspection, but they're not hooked up.

t walgamuth 03-30-2020 01:31 PM

is it licensed in CA?

P.C. 03-30-2020 02:47 PM

Classic car, with classic rims...looks like something that Crockett and Tubbs would have driven...

Skid Row Joe 04-03-2020 12:24 PM

Great that you bought this car. This style Benz will live in infamy in my mind. I love 'em.

What is the history of the car since the engine fire? Who bought it from Jim's widow?

t walgamuth 04-03-2020 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe (Post 4028653)
Great that you bought this car. This style Benz will live in infamy in my mind. I love 'em.

What is the history of the car since the engine fire? Who bought it from Jim's widow?

I don't think you know what infamy is.;)


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