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Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 07-28-2015, 10:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
Sorry, I haven't updated this thread because of...

Sorry, I haven't updated this thread because of lack of attention on this particular site.. I've been current with updates on benzworld. not to draw traffic.. just a bit of work to keep up with both.
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 06-15-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
I experienced this twice on a motorcycle before...

I experienced this twice on a motorcycle before learning. it doesnt take long for it to shred exposed to all those elements! :mad:

Luckily I have about 300' of the stuff in 2" strips and metal...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 06-14-2015, 11:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
alright, been a while, but I have been making...

alright, been a while, but I have been making progress.

I realized after I made all the radiator support bits, I forgot the fan was going in the front >:(

so back to the drawing board. I...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 06-14-2015, 11:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
not sure what youre circling here? The falling...

not sure what youre circling here? The falling down insulation of the firewall? The starter wire that needs to be re routed?
Forum: Tech Help 06-01-2015, 12:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 590
Posted By 1055
Does anyone know the pitch of the taper of the balljoints used in the steering lnkg?

As the title states.. I know most are either 7 or 10*, does anyone happen to know which mercedes used on the w124? I can't seem to find a definitive answer. I'm talking about the pitch of the taper...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 05-31-2015, 11:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
Alright, had another decent day yesterday.....

Alright, had another decent day yesterday.. actually had a huge stroke of luck!

this is probably going to be the most valuable piece of information donated to this thread yet.

For all future...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 05-28-2015, 08:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
simplicity, response, power gains, reliability,...

simplicity, response, power gains, reliability, clearance.

The TPI system is a bunch of garbage, unstable voltage regulation out of the PCMs fry multiple sensors regularly, specifically coolant...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 05-25-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
There is more than enough room in the MB bay for...

There is more than enough room in the MB bay for the cam in block SBC. Remember, all those merc v8's are DOHC.. heads are almost twice as big!



The merc v8s ARE still front sump oil pan, and...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 05-25-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
And now for today... Finished the Y pipe, albeit...

And now for today... Finished the Y pipe, albeit not wrapped yet, but its routed to the point that I could fire the motor without choking to death, or going deaf.
...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 05-25-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
every exhaust pipe in the engine bay will be...

every exhaust pipe in the engine bay will be wrapped with fiberglass/titanium heat wrap. along with that, I'll be bending some aluminum heat shields for both the hood, and the tunnel between the...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 05-25-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
Went out last night and made the first 80% of the...

Went out last night and made the first 80% of the Driver side Y pipe.
...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 05-25-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
also, I welded up my own headers because I...

also, I welded up my own headers because I figured it would be easier than modifying some ready made ones. I kept the runners to 1 5/8" diameter, and 10" long, even across all four. This should be...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 05-25-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
alright... biggg day today! this thing found...

alright... biggg day today!

this thing found a home....
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 05-25-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
I've been neglecting you guys.. sorry! I'm...

I've been neglecting you guys.. sorry! I'm literally just going to copy pasta from the other forum I've been updating regularly.

So I just spent a healthy 15 minutes writing up an update.. and got...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 05-08-2015, 08:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
smoking jacket and bowler hat :) I...

smoking jacket and bowler hat :)

I considered doing a lake style header system, but decided against it last minute
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 05-02-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
Alright... pretty big update enroute. got...

Alright... pretty big update enroute.

got another good chunk of stuff done.

gutted the AC system, bunch of miscellaneous crap and pulled what wiring was easy enough to get to.

started off...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 04-28-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
Successful day today! Got the motor, trans, front...

Successful day today! Got the motor, trans, front half of the driveshaft pulled. I tried to pull it with the front half of the driveshaft still attached... not happening. engine hoist simply wont...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 04-28-2015, 02:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
this.. makes sense. over engineer EVERYTHING!! ...

this.. makes sense. over engineer EVERYTHING!!

Though I will be getting rid of basically every emissions component on the car. Minus a cat as I need one for CT emissions testing through 2018. (25...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 04-27-2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
this.. kind of makes sense? but is that the...

this.. kind of makes sense? but is that the return fuel? I labled the line that does NOT go through the ac suction line as the supply as it was the one that was chock full of fuel after sitting for a...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 04-26-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
http://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbworld.org-vbulle...

http://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbworld.org-vbulletin/960x540/80-11174901_2398748403293_4475703930267727812_n_fa36ef81752bd5c440197239b5196f1e5502d3de.jpg

successful day today, spent a decent...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 04-26-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
So the vette is fully harvested. I decided to run...

So the vette is fully harvested. I decided to run the 700r4 with no 4th gear lock up for now. The painless lock up wiring kit requires cracking open the pan and installing another pressure switch,...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 04-19-2015, 11:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,960
Posted By 1055
in for the question about the lift as well, if...

in for the question about the lift as well, if this ever gets updated.
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 04-19-2015, 11:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,272
Posted By 1055
How to "ruin" a w124..

Suppose its time to start this thread as I'm nearing D-Day.

Hello, Sorry old timey enthusiasts, I'm probably going to piss you off.

now to take a step back;

This story starts with my third...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 04-19-2015, 11:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,715
Posted By 1055
How to "ruin" a w124..

Suppose its time to start this thread as I'm nearing D-Day.

Hello, Sorry old timey enthusiasts, I'm probably going to piss you off.

now to take a step back;

This story starts with my third...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-06-2015, 08:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,115
Posted By 1055
also, the front's are within the front fenders,...

also, the front's are within the front fenders, the rears have 2mm of poke past the fenders that will be fixed with a slight camber adjustment.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-06-2015, 08:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,115
Posted By 1055
the entire reason I am rubbing in the rear is...

the entire reason I am rubbing in the rear is because of body roll. Eliminate (reduce, really) body roll and voila.. no more rubbing. The car should not roll enough to eliminate a 2" fender to wheel...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-04-2015, 04:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,115
Posted By 1055
uh.. except for the fact that the front are...

uh.. except for the fact that the front are actually .4" shorter (diameter wise) than stock, and the rears are only .6" taller. At stock height, that should not be an issue, considering the tire is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-04-2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,629
Posted By 1055
Yep, along with a handful of Chrysler products. ...

Yep, along with a handful of Chrysler products.






I apologize for not providing more information, I was posting from my phone and was admittedly lazy in doing so. My car is infact a 93, It...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-03-2015, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,629
Posted By 1055
I actually found a place locally that will take...

I actually found a place locally that will take driveshaft a and driveshaft b, cut the necessary ends off of each and mount them on an aluminum tube shaft, balance the whole deal for $2-300. They...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-03-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,115
Posted By 1055
18x8.5 235/35/18 up front and 18x9.5 275/35/18...

18x8.5 235/35/18 up front and 18x9.5 275/35/18 out back.
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