I ♥ my Sonderklasse.

[RubbderDucky]

Love what you're doing.
fwiw: Kent at www.mercedessource.com has fair priced goods and a ton of free how to videos

Here's my '79 300 rolling on Michelin Pilots and AMG gen 1s:
http://m.flickr.com/photos/76267949@...4639/lightbox/

What size are your Gen 1s? They don't seem to have as much of a lip as mine.

[SilverBullet1979]

Love what you're doing.
fwiw: Kent at www.mercedessource.com has fair priced goods and a ton of free how to videos

Here's my '79 300 rolling on Michelin Pilots and AMG gen 1s:

http://m.flickr.com/photos/76267949@N08/7043744639/lightbox/

[RubbderDucky]

I'm going to be picking up a new brake vacuum hose/check valve this weekend, also I'm calling around for prices on getting my Flowmasters and tips installed. Probably going to be fixing the Camaro this weekend as well. I need a better DD.

I'd say next month I will be on the hunt for a wrecked early-mid 90's S600 or SL600. I'm thinking a V12 swap will be in order.

[P78]

yay

this makes me happy

[RubbderDucky]

I've been scope'n your build since you joined. Car is a beast and it's cool that you're in C. Fl.

Been a while since I've worked on a w126 but can you just retrofit a universal inline one?



You might be able to "gut" the original one if you still need it for the nipple part.

I'll see if I can rig in a universal. I need something as the car is my current daily until I can replace the motor in the Camaro, soft brakes aren't nice for it. Lol. I think I tossed the old one, but no clue as to when, I've forgotten.

[jacbo]

I've been scope'n your build since you joined. Car is a beast and it's cool that you're in C. Fl.

Been a while since I've worked on a w126 but can you just retrofit a universal inline one?



You might be able to "gut" the original one if you still need it for the nipple part.

[RubbderDucky]

Sorry for the lack of updates, car has been down with a dead alt and the brakes not working properly, I have fixed the alt and now I believe I know what's wrong with the brake system. It seems that my check valve died, and started to leak vacuum. So I'm on the hunt for a new line, but have not been able to find a brand new one, AutohausAZ and parts.com are a no go, and I'm not sure if the dealer sells that part. Any suggestions? Or if any of you guys have the vacuum line with working check valve from booster to motor I'll buy and and pay to have it overnighted to me.

I did take the stickers off the rear window, looks much cleaner now, will post pics later.

[RubbderDucky]

Okay guys, I need your automotive expertise. I replaced the caliper, and bled the brakes and all the jazz, but the brake pedal would just go to the floor and barely stop the car, so last night I bled and replaced the brake master, bled the brakes and the pedal still goes to the floor and barely stops the car. Any idea on what is still wrong?

[freshjive80]

Sick! I just bought an 85 w126 sel. But after seeing yours I I should've bought an AMG version!

Sub'd

[RubbderDucky]

18s are too big for this car imo

17s, 18s, something larger and wider really. Not sure what I wanna do about wheels, I think I will do air ride eventually, she needs a lot of love, but I'm willing to press through and return her to her former glory.


I'm thinking M100 6.9 swap.

[Raarasutra]

Very nice buy, should look tight once you get some wheels

[bobbyjones]

18s are too big for this car imo

[RubbderDucky]

Small update, car is still broken, replaced caliper, brake hose, rear pads, and now the master is dead as well. I don't have the money for it just yet so it'll be Friday before I can order it. After cleaning up the wheels, I like how they look shined up more on the car, not sure what I'll do about wheels, I wish they were 18x9s. Lol.

[RubbderDucky]

Man this thing is legit.

I remember seeing a 500 SEL AMG in a junkyard here in Utah. Couldn't believe my eyes. Looked like it was T-boned by an SUV or something. Next day I went back with a grip of cash to pilfer the remaining goods, and it was gone.

Aren't there only a handful of these in the US anyway?

I wish I could find a 500SEL AMG in the yard here, much more a 500SEL non AMG all we ever see in the yard is 300s.

Amazing, just amazing. One of my favourite Mercedes ever made, such an awesome bodyshape.

Thanks!

I love this old school classiness!

keep it the way it is...I love those wheels

I love the wheels too, but I'd like something larger.

[sally pu]

I love this old school classiness!

keep it the way it is...I love those wheels