dooleysl
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Having spent many hours looking for information and researching ideas I thought it would be a good idea to let people see the project as it evolves, and share the experience/pain!
Firstly for those who think it criminal to cut up an SL, the car came with a ford 302 installed (badly) and it will never be original without huge amounts of cash. So the thought process was install a more modern V8 and autobox, and have the classic sl looks with a car that can be driven every day.
So far the old 302 has been pulled out, steering box and arms (previously butchered) have been removed, and the Lexus engine trial fitted.
Next job is making engine and gearbox mounts, convert to rack and pinion and find a lhd power steering rack 500mm long!
Will update as work continues, but may be a slow process. Photos will be uploaded onto Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/1976so22/sets/72157624585834933/
Thanks for looking, hope you the project
Firstly for those who think it criminal to cut up an SL, the car came with a ford 302 installed (badly) and it will never be original without huge amounts of cash. So the thought process was install a more modern V8 and autobox, and have the classic sl looks with a car that can be driven every day.
So far the old 302 has been pulled out, steering box and arms (previously butchered) have been removed, and the Lexus engine trial fitted.
Next job is making engine and gearbox mounts, convert to rack and pinion and find a lhd power steering rack 500mm long!
Will update as work continues, but may be a slow process. Photos will be uploaded onto Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/1976so22/sets/72157624585834933/
Thanks for looking, hope you the project