53 F100 + MB, getting close
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53 F100 + MB, getting close
I am finally getting to spend a little time and a few $$$ on my 53. If progress doesn't hit a big snag, maybe I'll fire it up next week.
Then it'll be time to wait for $$$ to build the driveshaft
Here's a few pics of where I'm at right now. The Mercedes engine is starting to look at home in the Ol Ford.
Then it'll be time to wait for $$$ to build the driveshaft Here's a few pics of where I'm at right now. The Mercedes engine is starting to look at home in the Ol Ford.
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Originally Posted by cool 48
Now that is what I call unique. That is going to be very cool. Kinda diggin the Mercedes trim on the front. More pics!!!
I always heard that unique is what won awards, except I didn't build mine to show. I just like to be different.
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I love unique....and that is definitely unique.......nice touch with the Benz symbol on the grill.
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Alway's good to see some progress!! I like the grille emblem too , but what really does it for me is the 'patina"..Great job so far there Jeff! Keep us posted!
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Jeff, Looking good! What year is the doner Mercedes? My son is a tech working on Mercedes. His current daily is a 87 300 turbo diesel. He bought his with a bad engine but a good body (I schooled him well years ago) and he rebuilt the engine. His car is considerably heavier that your truck. The truck won't be a rocket ship but it will have better performance that originally, should give great mileage and last forever.
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Originally Posted by 49willard
Jeff, Looking good! What year is the doner Mercedes?
I hope to finish mounting the radiator tonite and then hook up the oil cooler lines and tranny cooler lines and it should be ready to start. It'll be hard waiting for a driveshaft once I hear it run.
