1971 Mercedes W114 250C Stroke 8

[kpg2713]

I think your wheel idea is a great one. I don't like the look of large diameter wheels on older mercs either. Sub'd to see where this goes.

[KarlC]

so nice, its gonna look like new with some TLC. I'm curious to see how you rims turn out. The ones on the convertible are way too big, but I think 16's have the right proportion

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The wheels on the convertible, the Mercedes Bent car are 20", but that's a much bigger car.

16" should be good for this little coupe

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[Zacne_4]

so nice, its gonna look like new with some TLC. I'm curious to see how you rims turn out. The ones on the convertible are way too big, but I think 16's have the right proportion

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[A4crn]

so nice, its gonna look like new with some TLC. I'm curious to see how you rims turn out. The ones on the convertible are way too big, but I think 16's have the right proportion

[KarlC]

A few updates.... Yesterday the PDR guys spent most of the day working all over the car, lots of small stuff that would not show well in photos but this large one looks much better ...








PDR guys hard at it ...








Some interior panels where removed to gain better access for the PDR work, then they where repaired where coming lose









Tops rails are also starting to come lose, they will be removed and then reinstalled with 3/16" 120* countersunk rivets

[KarlC]

You have an amazing platform to work with. I'm sub'd!

Yea I really like this coupe it will cruz all day at 80

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[GoBig,G]

You have an amazing platform to work with. I'm sub'd!

[KarlC]

Rear of car after clay. Badges and handle removed for easier polishing....





After just 1 cut pass the old paint is looking much better ....

[KarlC]

Well, I'm running modified 69 Camaro shocks up font with quite a few coils hacked off. I would take my time cutting them and just do maybe two to start with. They come down quick.

Good info, what did you do with the springs pads, keep them, change them, toss them ??

thx

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[aLaFleur]

Well, I'm running modified 69 Camaro shocks up font with quite a few coils hacked off. I would take my time cutting them and just do maybe two to start with. They come down quick.

[KarlC]

Nice find, airbags are a lot of work but worth it to keep the ride comfortable.

wow this thing is a gem, im very excited to see what you do with it!
i would go for billistein shocks and cut however many coils you want. start with 3 maybe? not sure on these older benzes but i do know they are looooong.

Thanks guys.

I'm hoping to get more input on what other guys with W114 / W115 have done with a shocks and springs.

Any old Benz guys out there want to add to this ?

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[w201e34]

wow this thing is a gem, im very excited to see what you do with it!
i would go for billistein shocks and cut however many coils you want. start with 3 maybe? not sure on these older benzes but i do know they are looooong.

[KarlC]

Interested to see where the CLK+cap goes... I'm on my 2nd set of CLK's currently. They're so light it's ridiculous.

Thx. Nice wagon !

[wilbersga]

Nice find, airbags are a lot of work but worth it to keep the ride comfortable.

[loblo]

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