Ford 302 in a Pagoda

[Richard Madison]

For those who think about "what if" engine changes, here's a Pagoda with a Ford 302 engine. It's not a stealth change as it also has a tricked up dash and a V8 trunk badge.


Ebay item 170270030126

Richard M, NYC


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[mdsalemi]

Should be just what you are looking for Richard!

a) A Pagoda with a Mustang Engine!
b) A ersatz Nardi Wheel!!!

 

[tuultyme]

What type of hood hinge is that?  No fire wall pad.  Too many changes for me.

[mdsalemi]

Looks to me like they eliminated the torsion bar assembly (probably with a lot of cussing) and installed some kind of scissors hinge and looks like some kind of prop-stick.  Hey when one messes around like this you can do anything.  I'm surprised they didn't hinge it at the back like a normal American car!

[hauser]

Here's the rest of the pics.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-280-SL-1970-Mercedes-Benz-280-sl-Restomod-Class-Act-FAST_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ39Q3a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a10Q7c240Q3a1308QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem170270030126QQitemZ170270030126

How about that suspension.  I'd like to drive it just to see how it handles.

[scoot]

Too bad about the dash, wheels, and v-8 badge...

[Raymond]

The wheels can be fixed.  I'd black out the oval face of the dash to reduce reflected light.

The suspension is fascinating.  I would indeed like to test drive that.

[menesesjesse]

The engine setup is first rate and looked the part however the interior and wheels look totaly out of place.  This could have been a great custom job but missed the mark.