Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Naj ✝︎ on March 21, 2005, 04:27:15

Title: V8 Paco
Post by: Naj ✝︎ on March 21, 2005, 04:27:15

http://www.santiagosc.com/1969%20Mercedes%20Hot%20Rod.htm

naj

65 230SL
68 280SL

Title: Re: V8 Paco
Post by: Cees Klumper on March 21, 2005, 04:53:32

Looks like a very professional job. Car 'sits' properly as well, from the looks of it. Is this relatively inexpensive, complete with original engine etc.?

Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

Title: Re: V8 Paco
Post by: Ricardo on March 21, 2005, 12:25:23

I agree Cees..it does look pretty well done, except for the dash perhaps and the seats, but I doubt it would be a good dollar deal if the idea was to return it to stock....who knows what has been modified to make it fit. I think it probably sits low in the front and the photos are taken with the rear sitting slightly lower to compensate. It would be a blast in a straight line run but I wonder how swapping the front end out would effect the handling etc. Dragstrip anyone? Actually it would be kind of neat to see one really turned out for dragging...you know with 20" wide rear tires and a honking supercharger sticking up through the hood...like a Big Daddy Roth T shirt cartoon :D
Ricardo

Title: Re: V8 Paco
Post by: Naj ✝︎ on April 15, 2005, 07:03:50

And here's how to build your own V8

http://www.weberprecision.com/

naj

65 230SL
68 280SL

Title: Re: V8 Paco
Post by: rwmastel on April 16, 2005, 07:38:51

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Originally posted by naj

And here's how to build your own V8
http://www.weberprecision.com/

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Naj,
That is one incredible machine!  It's not just a V-8, it's got a supercharger on it!  For those who haven't looked at the site, it's a running model engine with about a 5.5 cubic inch displacement.  I looked at the Links page and went to some other sites where others are doing the same as this guy.

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420