I picked up a project car that has spent it life baking in the heat. The wires are brittle, the insulation has come off at bends in the wiring and there are a buch of broken connectors. I had emailed Tom at MB Classic Center and he suggested Rhode Island Wire Harness. They dont list the 108 chassis on the site but they do list the 280SE coupe/cabrio which I would assume has similar wiring needs (lengths and type). The "problem" is that the main harness is over $2k and that doesnt even included the $800+ fuel injection harness.

I would need to send my original harness for them to create one as it requires the use of the original connectors. I can see if Tom can still get all the different connectors as I see some on my harness that may not be reusable....


LINK --> Rhode Island Wiring Service Inc.

Below was copied from the website...

MERCEDES BENZ 280SE-3.5 111 Chassis [USA Models]
[production start- 1970]
Note: all connector plugs must be reused from original harness
1. Dash, Engine, and Headlight Harness 2207.00
2. Starter Harness 41.00
3. Starter Lock-out / Reverse Light Sw. Conn. Harn. 51.00
4. Transistorized Ignition Harness 73.00
5. Fuel Injection Control Harness 838.00
6. Power Window Control Harness [coupe/conv.] 534.00
7. Positive Battery Cable 48.00



I really want to restore the Benz, but this is eating into my budget. I know everyone said a cheap Mercedes is the most expensive one to buy.... I can really see it now....

Does anyone else have a source for a new harness or to rework my original for a reasonable amount?

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