W116 450 SEL Restoration Project

[EDZ649]

Good luck, as someone who has done this, badly, get lots of plastic bags and pots, and label absolutely everything, and take as many pics as you can.

I ended up with a box of bits and no ideas on my last W126, took ages to put it back together.

Lol, yes I did the same on a previous Maserati resto.

 

[219]

Is that why you have a V12 lying in the corner

 

[EDZ649]

Is that why you have a V12 lying in the corner

Thanks for the vote of confidence Derek! That's one car I would never attempt to take apart!

 

[alabbasi]

Nice thread, I restored a 6.9 in similar condition in 2005. I sold it to a fellow in Dubai a few years later. I miss that car.

1979 Mercedes Benz 450SEL 6.9

 

[Cabe]

These classic Mercs just have so much more style and character than the modern cars. They deserve caring people to save them.

Which is why I am lusting after an 89 500 SEC, despite being 22 year old V8.....

 

[ianrandom]

My first MB was a W116 and i've wanted another ever since. Gorgeous cars.

 

[Deleted member 11979]

These classic Mercs just have so much more style and character than the modern cars. They deserve caring people to save them.

Which is why I am lusting after an 89 500 SEC, despite being 22 year old V8.....

Good man! I agree, I lust after them BECAUSE they are a 22 year old V8.

They are all money pits though in one way or another, who cares

 

[Cabe]

That engine has to be thirstier than a marathon runner in the Sahara, but I would love it so.

 

[EDZ649]

That engine has to be thirstier than a marathon runner in the Sahara, but I would love it so.

About 15-17mpg from the 450 lump

 

[219]

My first MB was a W116 and i've wanted another ever since. Gorgeous cars.

I had a 116 years ago too , would like another to complement my 126 , but every one I've looked at has been a rust bucket .

 

[EDZ649]

Thought I'd update this thread as I haven't done so for a while.

The car is currently in the garage having new H & R lowering springs fitted which I bought from Germany, along with new Boge gas shocks all round. Fronts are done, just waiting for the rears now plus new PAGID rear discs to be fitted.

Also discovered a slight fuel leak where one of the rubber hoses connects to the fuel pump so that will be sorted too.

I will post some pictures up when it's back on the ground, looking forward to seeing the results especially with the 16" Penta's on

 

[dulayj]

Looking forward to the update pictures

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Ooh, lowering springs. Nice!!

 

[EDZ649]

Before....

After....

And one from the side. Sorry about the finger

I'm pleased with the look, I think it gives the car a much better stance and it handles really well too for a big barge