Workshops NYC

"Harrycarry250" (Harrycarry250) 01/27/2014 at 17:36 • Filed to: None

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Hello there, does anyone here go to, work at, or own a workshop where I could do work on a project car for a couple months? I want to do a Mercedes V8 W123 build but I don't have the space to do it. That's all I need. If anyone has ideas too that would be great.

Thanks!

Mathias Rios > Harrycarry250 01/27/2014 at 18:33

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That is an awesome swap idea. I'm in NYC so if you need any help let me know!

You could theoretically rent a storage unit...

Harrycarry250 > Mathias Rios 01/27/2014 at 22:09

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The swap itself could drag on for so long and the expense of it is so immense I want to exercise all other low cost or free options beforehand. I know it sounds cheap but boy do Mercedes parts add up... lol

Mathias Rios > Harrycarry250 01/27/2014 at 22:25

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Ahh ok. As a fellow Mercedes owner, I feel you pain :(

Harrycarry250 > Mathias Rios 01/27/2014 at 22:45

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I also got a 6.9 resto underway... Makes me think this is not a good idea, buttttt it actually is because wagon.

Mathias Rios > Harrycarry250 01/27/2014 at 22:46

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Did you make a long oppo post about it? 6.9s are beautifulllllllll.

Harrycarry250 > Mathias Rios 01/27/2014 at 22:52

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Yes sir. Now were talking about money pits. lol but hey, it's a labor of love and I love it!!! Would not take back one bit

Mathias Rios > Harrycarry250 01/27/2014 at 22:56

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I want a 6.9. They're the bestest. What kind of V8 you looking to put in the W123?

Harrycarry250 > Mathias Rios 01/27/2014 at 23:04

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I would like to swap a Euro M117 V8 into a W123 Estate. That ranges from the 500 to the 560 I believe and what I plan on using is the 560 V8. A M116 or M100 may be more fitting but yield less power and are both very heavy. The M116 3.5 and 4.5 are simpler but are down on power and the M100 is crazy expensive to maintain(that's the engine in the 600, 6.3, and 6.9). The good parts about the M117 is that it has good power, is very light, and best of all, has available AMG parts!!!

Mathias Rios > Harrycarry250 01/27/2014 at 23:07

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Do you have the engine?

Harrycarry250 > Mathias Rios 01/27/2014 at 23:11

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Erm no, that's a hard part but... I don't have a workspace yet so I have no room for a stray engine to lay around.