1969 mercedes 280sel Red Pig replica build

This very awesome.  Commenting to make sure I can easily follow the progress and start this thread back at the beginning.

Looking awesome!

There's a high-dollar LS-swapped replica out there built by some outfit called Reviva (they call it Red Pig 2), i think yours is better.  Awesome work!

I'm blow away. Amazing work

Holy crap, that is HOT!!!

In reply to 06HHR (Forum Supporter) :

Hi 

Yes It was presented at SEMA coupe years ago. 

Great craftsmanship and finishing , But I personally don't like it all in red . I would never choose that size of a car to paint that color. 

Also not a fan of the front fender flares and polished wheels. 

Stickers, Lights and chrome makes that car look complete. 

Btw I don't like to much color of the wheels that I chose . They  came out to dark . 

And no polished lips for me . I like that rough cast finish . Wheels probably will be repainted , not sure about the color yet . 

BTW thanks for all the kind words . 

And my car is kind of hight budget already !

Parts and materials add up very quickly . 

So the Vems is happening 

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06HHR (Forum Supporter) said:

There's a high-dollar LS-swapped replica out there built by some outfit called Reviva (they call it Red Pig 2), i think yours is better.  Awesome work!

Agree. Something about the flares on the other one that look wrong to my eye. I think it's the droopy eyelid look.

https://www.lsxmag.com/features/car-features/the-red-pig-josh-stahls-ls-powered-1969-mercedes-benz-280sel/

Little Christmas update . 

Didn't have to much time lately caused by making a large step in my life and setting up a "Classic Rescue Coachwork" 

This is the new shop getting set up. 

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Seeing this on Page 1 makes Christmas 2020 legit!

In reply to maciekb2002 :

I found your IG today and it reminded me of this thread.  

I need a w108 ASAP lol

The car is looking great in its new home.  Congrats on the new business.  What's the car under plastic in the first shot?  mk2 AMC Javelin?

Looking so good

In reply to pres589 (djronnebaum) :

Under the cover is early 70's mustang . 

Getting the full restoration. 

First coats of primer are beeing applyed these days. 

My partner's client car. 

Thanks for kind words on The Pig . Will be driving it this spring 

If anyone in the future needs some professional metal or paint work please contact me .

Classicrescuecoachwork@yahoo.com

What city are you in?  I don't currently need such services but it's still good information to share.

In reply to pres589 (djronnebaum) :

Oakdale Ny 

Long Island 

This might be the coolest car on the forum.  I love seeing it stickered up.  

Pig was transported to a new home . 

It drove up on a tow truck on it's own power .  I'm having some laptop communication issues , but we got all cyl, firing nice idle and trottle responsce .

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I need this in my life.

It's so hard to decide which generation of S Klasse is the best looking but damn if you're not making a good argument for the W108.

Incredible build.

IMG_20210517_202031_648 by Maciej  Bakowski, on Flickr

Runs and drives under its own power. 

I was able to take care of steering turning ratio , and oil cooler lines. 

Finishing electrical . Next step interior I'm hoping for a dyno visit in next month or so . 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfHuqNOT0IA&t=8s

Last couple of weeks was quite intense . 

Rebuild and swap rear end to from 3.93 to 3.23 if I remember correctly . 

Install rear Bilstein shocks , custom build .

Finish building exhaust system ,  more wiring and car was Dyno tuned . 

First pit stop at the gas station in 25 years . 

Also leather arrived from Elmo Upholstery , will start working on that really soon . 

Car held up on a dyno for almost 1.5h , full partial etc throttle . 

I got A/C working !!!

Very happy how it drives and turns , I will have to add a rear sway bar in the future . 

Number from Dyno are now very impressive but I'm happy with 285 WRHP . 

Feels impressive on the road . 

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