1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mcmlxix · 02-11-2014, 05:46 AM

So the Blazer is nearing completion (see link in signature) and I started thinking about what else I "needed". I'l have the K5 and the Harley, and I sold my 4 door beater Impala. I need to replace it with something cool to cruise in but still be a people mover... Why not a calssic S Klasse Mercedes. I settled on the last year of this body style, called the W108 chassis. I was the beginning of the S Class Mercedes, 280SEL with the L being a long wheelbase adding 4" to the rear passenger legroom. This model was only one lower then the 300SEL with the major difference being the 300SEL had factory air suspension and the minor difference being the type of wood used in the interior.

The engine in the car is a 4.5L v8 (M117.984) with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection producing 221 Hp and 276 ft lbs of torque. Its mated to a 3 speed automatic transmission. It cam standard wiht 4 wheel disc brakes and an "independant" rear suspension.

Below are the pictures from when I went to look at the car. The final picture is the goal.... Rebuild motor, trans and mechanicals, add in a interior and exterior color change...

And here is the goal .. Anthracite Grey with Red Leather interior...

Here is the whole story so far on the Benz World site ...
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/vint...sel-4-5-a.html

Jonboy · 02-11-2014, 10:17 AM

I smell LS swap.

mcmlxix · 02-11-2014, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

I smell LS swap.

STOP!

Well OK, it already crossed my mind....

Jonboy · 02-11-2014, 04:02 PM

That is the first thing I thought of when I saw the pics. I guess you may want to drive it a bit first.

edit- I went and looked at your thread over at benzworld. I think you are on the right track- do the LS swap. Nothing about the original engine looks inexpensive to work on. It would be a total sleeper too.

rambler · 02-11-2014, 04:51 PM

I like it,, and interesting site.. looks like a nice board, there, some would be all over you with a swap, ( purists ) LOL..

richards72chevy · 02-15-2014, 07:34 AM

Nice benz.I have a 96 and I am member on benzworld.I have always wanted a vintage benz.

02-11-2014, 05:46 AM	#1
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 So the Blazer is nearing completion (see link in signature) and I started thinking about what else I "needed". I'l have the K5 and the Harley, and I sold my 4 door beater Impala. I need to replace it with something cool to cruise in but still be a people mover... Why not a calssic S Klasse Mercedes. I settled on the last year of this body style, called the W108 chassis. I was the beginning of the S Class Mercedes, 280SEL with the L being a long wheelbase adding 4" to the rear passenger legroom. This model was only one lower then the 300SEL with the major difference being the 300SEL had factory air suspension and the minor difference being the type of wood used in the interior. The engine in the car is a 4.5L v8 (M117.984) with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection producing 221 Hp and 276 ft lbs of torque. Its mated to a 3 speed automatic transmission. It cam standard wiht 4 wheel disc brakes and an "independant" rear suspension. Below are the pictures from when I went to look at the car. The final picture is the goal.... Rebuild motor, trans and mechanicals, add in a interior and exterior color change... And here is the goal .. Anthracite Grey with Red Leather interior... Here is the whole story so far on the Benz World site ... http://www.benzworld.org/forums/vint...sel-4-5-a.html __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

02-11-2014, 10:17 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 I smell LS swap. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

02-11-2014, 04:02 PM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 That is the first thing I thought of when I saw the pics. I guess you may want to drive it a bit first. edit- I went and looked at your thread over at benzworld. I think you are on the right track- do the LS swap. Nothing about the original engine looks inexpensive to work on. It would be a total sleeper too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241 Last edited by Jonboy; 02-11-2014 at 04:14 PM.

02-11-2014, 04:51 PM	#5
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 I like it,, and interesting site.. looks like a nice board, there, some would be all over you with a swap, ( purists ) LOL.. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

02-15-2014, 07:34 AM	#6
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,650	Re: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 Nice benz.I have a 96 and I am member on benzworld.I have always wanted a vintage benz.



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