engine resto.

[deke54]

Here are some photos of the ongoing engine rebuild on my 68 280sl - notice what's in the shop behind the 280 motor on the floor.

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[Douglas]

Thanks for sharing. So what shop is doing the work? Looks mighty impressive.

[deke54]

The shop is Scott Melnick's Auto Engineering and Classic Mercedes Benz in Malibu.  Scott is great to work with.  He is also installing a suspension upgrade kit he designed with the assistance of a former AMG guy.  I've driven another car with the kit installed.  It is amazing and I can't wait to get my car back.  The machining/rebuild of the motor was done at Metric in Canoga Park.

[deke54]

The motor and suspension work is complete.  My car is scheduled to be picked up in Malibu tomorrow and delivered to me in Spokane on Saturday morning.  I can barely wait. A few more pictures.

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