I am in the process of removing a shot engine in my 450sl,among other things. I'm open to ideas/resources in my effort to restore this car.
'76 450 Sl Restoration
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I am interested in any information you gather too.
I too am restoring a 1976 450SL. A labor of love. The good news is, it has a lot of original parts.....the bad news is, it has a lot of original parts.
A leaking power steering pump is my current challenge. Can't find the seals in the local Pep Boys, Auto Zone, etc. I'm searching the internet now.
I am interested in any information you gather too.
I too am restoring a 1976 450SL. A labor of love. The good news is, it has a lot of original parts.....the bad news is, it has a lot of original parts.
A leaking power steering pump is my current challenge. Can't find the seals in the local Pep Boys, Auto Zone, etc. I'm searching the internet now.
450 sl restoration
I'll be sure to keep you up to date on my restoration efforts successes and failures. Cost is always a limiting factor and some tell me it's not worth it...but I disagree, so consequently I do plan on doing as much as possible myself. Additionally my Sl is also red like yours so I find that a funny coincidence.
I'll be sure to keep you up to date on my restoration efforts successes and failures. Cost is always a limiting factor and some tell me it's not worth it...but I disagree, so consequently I do plan on doing as much as possible myself. Additionally my Sl is also red like yours so I find that a funny coincidence.
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