Lexusgs430:
If to say I be you, I would drop a Toyota engine inside this classic........

kulikuli45:


Not a bad thot. Why tho?

Which engine?
I'm a fan of L6, so 1Fz?

Abi V8?

Mated to which transmission?
What happens to the stock gear selector?

kulikuli45:


Not a bad thot. Why tho?

Which engine?
I'm a fan of L6, so 1Fz?

Abi V8?

Mated to which transmission?
What happens to the stock gear selector?

kulikuli45:
Next came the shoes.

Low profile rubber on 18" chromes

Shagati:


Proper restoration in progress!
Knowing what I know now, I would have kept the old mesh wheels

Good job. Car is still in Makurdi?

Shagati:


Proper restoration in progress!
Knowing what I know now, I would have kept the old mesh wheels

Good job. Car is still in Makurdi?

Lexusgs430:


Drinking champagne on a zobo budget .....

Readonee35L:
Those wheels are too modern for the car .
The old amg rims of the 98-2005 sclass is a nice one

Lexusgs430:



My father used to own a merc like this in the good old days......... It had a Toyota crown engine.........

Readonee35L:
Those wheels are too modern for the car .
The old amg rims of the 98-2005 sclass is a nice one

kulikuli45:


We'll see after the paint job.

Who knows where I can refurbish my chrome rims in Abuja?

kulikuli45:


We'll see after the paint job.

Who knows where I can refurbish my chrome rims in Abuja?

AutoElectNG:


Spraying? Turn it to new? Send me a PM. I'll give you a number.

Will not post PII without permission

kulikuli45:


I've been trying to send u a PM. Can't seem to get the hang of it.
Pls advise.

Jakumo:
Kukikuli I am actually shedding bitter tears of sorrow, as I note the cruel blasphemy that has been perpetrated against your Mercedes 500 SEC, by converting it from a once formidable rocket-ship, into a lowly 4-cylinder granny-mobile that can barely propel its own weight on a level road. I am in fact currently praying FEVERISHLY, to Ogun, the God of Iron, to forgive this terrible felonious offence that you have committed against the iconic Mercedes brand name and logo.

If only I were currently present in Nigeria, I would gladly finance your plane fare, or bus fare, so that you could to report to my jungle headquarters, where I would instruct my tenured Babalawo to administer several weighty, pepper-flavored slaps to your quivering face, as reformative punishment that will set a worthy example to all other Nairaland readers, who may be misled by this thread, and tempted to embark on any projects that could similarly emasculate, denigrate, and disfigure a vehicle that started its life as v8-powered flagship automotive classic, only to be reduced into an over-sized and under-powered lawn mower, as you have confessed to doing on this sad day.

Be that as it may, you now have the opportunity to redeem yourself, and regain admission into the Nairaland V8 Brethren Fraternity, so read carefully my recommendations regarding what must be done as a matter of paramount urgency.

Remove that horrid, repulsive little 4-cylinder engine from that SEC of yours, along with its transmission, and its nasty little rear differential, in order to package them all for delivery to the junk yard at Owode Onirin, where you will be rewarded with 5 thousand naira CASH, for your trouble.

Next, starting from a clean slate, go and seek out a nice M117 V8 (with 5-liter, and NOT 4.2 liter displacement), along with its dedicated transmission and rear differential, for IMMEDIATE installation into that car, so as to restore it back to the thrust-to-weight ratio intended for that car by the team of German engineers who crafted that masterpiece in 1990.

When these corrective measures have been implemented to the letter, I will formally notify Egun Agba at his Los Angeles Royal Palace, to apprise him of developments. The Honorable Chairman and Exalted OLUMETO of the Nairaland V8 Brethren Fraternity, will then convene a Panel of Investigation that will deliberate on the gravity of your sins, and the humble sincerity of your proposed atonement. It is only after the White Paper has been published, that you will truly know your fate, therefore it is imperative that you commence this mandated journey to redemption right away.

Thank you for your cooperation, and God Bress Nigeria.

kulikuli45:


Not. Makurdi was just preliminary works to enable it travel Brought it to Abuja on Sunday for M104 engine, paint and interior.

Currently at Apo Mechanic Village.

dumo1:

M104 engine, paint and interior. "Now you are talking my language" no forget to sama us with pics o!

EgunMogaji:


Did you say a 4 banger in that behemoth?

I missed that and have removed my previous comment.

This is the problem with using this silly engine numbers like M this and that.

Jakumo:
Kukikuli I am actually shedding bitter tears of sorrow, as I note the cruel blasphemy that has been perpetrated against your Mercedes 500 SEC, by converting it from a once formidable rocket-ship, into a lowly 4-cylinder granny-mobile that can barely propel its own weight on a level road. I am in fact currently praying FEVERISHLY, to Ogun, the God of Iron, to forgive this terrible felonious offence that you have committed against the iconic Mercedes brand name and logo.

If only I were currently present in Nigeria, I would gladly finance your plane fare, or bus fare, so that you could to report to my jungle headquarters, where I would instruct my tenured Babalawo to administer several weighty, pepper-flavored slaps to your quivering face, as reformative punishment that will set a worthy example to all other Nairaland readers, who may be misled by this thread, and tempted to embark on any projects that could similarly emasculate, denigrate, and disfigure a vehicle that started its life as v8-powered flagship automotive classic, only to be reduced into an over-sized and under-powered lawn mower, as you have confessed to doing on this sad day.

Be that as it may, you now have the opportunity to redeem yourself, and regain admission into the Nairaland V8 Brethren Fraternity, so read carefully my recommendations regarding what must be done as a matter of paramount urgency.

Remove that horrid, repulsive little 4-cylinder engine from that SEC of yours, along with its transmission, and its nasty little rear differential, in order to package them all for delivery to the junk yard at Owode Onirin, where you will be rewarded with 5 thousand naira CASH, for your trouble.

Next, starting from a clean slate, go and seek out a nice M117 V8 (with 5-liter, and NOT 4.2 liter displacement), along with its dedicated transmission and rear differential, for IMMEDIATE installation into that car, so as to restore it back to the thrust-to-weight ratio intended for that car by the team of German engineers who crafted that masterpiece in 1990.

When these corrective measures have been implemented to the letter, I will formally notify Egun Agba at his Los Angeles Royal Palace, to apprise him of developments. The Honorable Chairman and Exalted OLUMETO of the Nairaland V8 Brethren Fraternity, will then convene a Panel of Investigation that will deliberate on the gravity of your sins, and the humble sincerity of your proposed atonement. It is only after the White Paper has been published, that you will truly know your fate, therefore it is imperative that you commence this mandated journey to redemption right away.

Thank you for your cooperation, and God Bress Nigeria.

AutoElectNG:


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