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"my merc "     1962 Mercedes-Benz 280SE

Introduction / Overview:

 no it's not a 280SE it's a 220SE.. in fact a 1962 Merc coupe. This old car is really rusty underneath having been sold new  in the city of indiana PA. when new. It obviously got a lot of salt damage in winter.

I want to install a merc M100 6.9 liter V8 so to this,I am going to install the body shell on a Merc 420 W126  chassis floor pan.

 

Drivetrain:

merc W126 suspension with ABS and SLS . LSD rear end .

M100 V8 engine 6.9 liter from a W116 450SEL mercedes.Will be basically stock with 300HP and 428ftlb torque . 

Chassis: mercedes W126 Chassis Floor pan. 
Wheels and Tires: Stock mercedes alloys (7x16) 
Body & Paint: 2k paint  in Mercedes Anthracite mettalic.
Interioir: In the past few months I have  scored a complete interior from a Euro 500SEL Mercedes which had the rare 4 bucket seat option .Only 40  of these cars were ever fitted with these. it's deep red leather and has four heated electric seats. 
Lifestyles: Euro