1975 Mercedes-Benz 280S W116 Ny restoration project/future daily

My new project in conjunction with my uncle.

It's a W116 Mercedes-Benz 280S with only 76k miles.

Once restored, this will be my new daily driver.

-Year: 1975
-Make: Mercedes-Benz LLC. of Daimler-Benz Motoren-Gesellschaft
-Manufactured In: -Manufactured In: Sindelfingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
-Class: S-Klasse
-Model: 280S
-Chassis Number: W116.020
-Engine Model: M110.922
-Engine Type: Double-register-downdraught Solex 4A 4-Barrel carburetter DOHC (Dual OverHead Camshaft) Inline-6 with 2 valves per cylinder
-Displacement: 2.8 Liter/2,746 cc/164.8 cu in
-Output: 160 hp / 118 kW at 5,500 rpm/226 Nm at 4,000 rpm
-Engine Redline: 6,500
-Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
-Bore: 86 mm
-Stroke: 78.8 mm
-Transmission Type: DaimlerBenz Transmission with Open Rear Differential
-Number of Gears: 4
-Transmission Model: 722.xxx
-Front Suspension: Double wishbone with torsion bar stabilizer, coil springs, suppl. rubber suspension
-Rear Suspension: diagonal-swing axle, coil springs, suppl. rubber suspension, torsion bar stabilizer
-Brakes: Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system with vacuum-operated brake servo unit


New pics are from Day 1 of restoration

Completed tasks:

-Full Tune Up
=Change spark plugs
=Change ignition wires
=Change Oil
=Change Oil Filter
=Replace Distributor Rotor
=Replace Distributor Cap
-Replace Valve Cover Gasket
-Power Wash Engine Bay

Incomplete Tasks:
-Change Power Steering Fluid
-Change Power Steering Filter
-Change Power Steering Belt
-Inspect Power Steering Box
-Change Vital Hoses
-Inspect Carburetor
-Paint Body
-Change Ignition Wires
-Change Valve Stem Seals
-Change Brake pads
-Change Brake Rotors
-Complete Valve Adjustments


Progress Pics suck...it was a little hard to do so since I was covered in an array of materials...10W-40...Anti-seize paste...silicone gasket sealant...the works.