Finally have the car which I have been dreaming about since I was 16-teen. Now after another 16 years my dream came true and here is my 1987' 560SEC ECE (300hp). The car is bone stock except H&R springs.
I'm going to rebuild this car completely, except the engine - it's still runs and sounds fine.
Yes, the paint code is 199 and this car was re-painted in the same color 7 years ago. Actually I found it at one of Mercedes enthusiast hidden under the blanket for last 5 years.
Going further, a movie Buffalo soldiers made me a big impression so...A set of Keskin KT1s (18x10 and 18x8.5) was bought and wrapped in 255/40 and 225/45 rubber.
Very nice SEC!!
Those Keskin 3 piece rims actually look pretty close to the rare Oz Racing Futura 3 piece forged rims that found there way onto a limited amount of SEC's in standard shape or widebody versions.
What offset are they front and back? and how much did they cost?
I notice you have stretched the rear tyres versus going out a bit wider profile
Can we get some more interior cabin shots and engine bay posted up
Great buying
Doc Zinger,
It's a shame but I don't know an interior code of my Benz...
Roadhouse,
Thanks It's my Škoda Octavia RS
KRH,
Thanks. As a matter of fact Keskin KT1 is only a copy of OZ Furuta. And Keskin's aren't splits - just an imitation. My ones are 18x10 +25 and 18x8.5 + 15. And yes, I like the tires a bit stretched Paid 880USD for a set.
Ok, let's go further. When I got my Benz in early spring I knew I'm going to restore in winter anyway, however there were a few issues that I wanted to have sorted instantly.
I know, there are folks who'd give their left nut for that Remus muffler!
What did you replace it with?
Great job on the other replacements btw. Amazing how the little details dress up and rejuvenate a car.
The car shipping US-LT and back again would be 3000usd roughly.
Dissasembly (to naked frame) and assembly of the car - up to 6500 USD.
"Retrimming" the whole interior (inc. seats, doors, center panel, ceiling) with a new natural leather - 3500 USD.
Body-work and painting (inside & outside) - 3500-4500 USD, assuming there is not much rust.
These are the prices of good quality service in Lithuania. I don't know the prices in US, but your are welcome to write them down for comparison. That would be interesting to see.
I cringe every time I see an interior torn down like that :eek it's like "HOW do you remember where everything goes when putting it back" It's a good thing that most all of the plugs are a one of a kind "yes/no THAT plugs in here"
I cringe every time I see an interior torn down like that :eek it's like "HOW do you remember where everything goes when putting it back" It's a good thing that most all of the plugs are a one of a kind "yes/no THAT plugs in here"
That would be a nightmare for me. I noticed that guys who take care of the restoration (I take care of financing :grin) marked every wire, socket and part with paper-tag and accompanied it with lots of snap shots.
Fabulous work! Can't believe I just seeing this now. Will definitely follow it.
Mike
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