Restoring a 1974 W116 Mercedes Benz

abhimanyuargal · 14th March 2013, 21:40

I have recently acquired a 1974 W116 S-Class. I have just started the process of restoring it to its complete former glory. It used to sport a 4.5L V8 Petrol. However, that has been replaced with a 300D of 1983 vintage. Car is in mediocre condition. Posting a few of the car as i have bought it. Will keep updating with newer pics and whatever updates i can find. Cheers!!!

the mole · 14th March 2013, 23:15

What a great looking car, is it the same one offer on the team bhp classifieds. Do you plan to source and put in the original engine? These cars were a blast to,drive. Regards and luck

ACS · 15th March 2013, 00:14

Best of luck mate!
This car is awesome and the vintage look gives greater looks to this Merc. Please keep on posting the update status with pics. Looking forward to this space.

Ravindra M · 15th March 2013, 09:16

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Originally Posted by abhimanyuargal

I have recently acquired a 1974 W116 S-Class. I have just started the process of restoring it to its complete former glory!!!

Congratulations for this acquisition and my best wishes for the speedy restoration.

Where do you plan to get the work done in Bangalore ? I would highly appreciate to get an opportunity to visit the site !

harit · 15th March 2013, 10:57

This is a great aquisition, I just love V-8 engined 116's. They are so classy.
Here is my 350 SE, still has the original engine.
My suggestion is that you first tidy up the car, run her with the current engine, and then look for a V-8 engine. Meanwhile, keep on gathering parts, probably from junkyards abroad.
Your car seems to have been a diplomatic car, going by the flag pole. Its RHD which is also great.
What is the history? It seems newly registered to Karnataka.

Cheers harit

DicKy · 15th March 2013, 22:39

Just tidy her up and restore her to glory, so that we can drool over the pics.

Meanwhile if possible try to source the original engine

Viraat13 · 16th March 2013, 00:50

Looking forward to the rest of this thread! Good luck with the restoration.

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PAVAN KADAM · 16th March 2013, 18:50

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Originally Posted by abhimanyuargal

I have recently acquired a 1974 W116 S-Class. I have just started the process of restoring it to its complete former glory. It used to sport a 4.5L V8 Petrol. However, that has been replaced with a 300D of 1983 vintage. Car is in mediocre condition. Posting a few of the car as i have bought it. Will keep updating with newer pics and whatever updates i can find. Cheers!!!

Fantastic car Abhimanyu, Congratulations

Does not look like it needs immediate Cosmetic attention, would suggest you to get going with the Mechanical work First and later get down to doing the cosmetics.

abhimanyuargal · 30th March 2013, 09:45

Hi All,
Sorry I've been taking so long in replying. Tied up because of the year end. Will update all of you soon with newer pics and answers to your queries. Sorry for the delay once again. Cheers!

abhimanyuargal · 5th April 2013, 00:42

hello all! i'm really sorry for being such a slow poster. newer pics will be uploaded shortly. been tied up with a humongous amount of work but aren't we all. so basically i'm doing this car for a loved one to be chauffeured around in. its a complete restoration with no holds barred. i'm importing whatever trim is missing and will be doing a complete running gear overhaul. plus a complete engine overhaul too with some souping up in the form of a turbocharger. on the interiors part i'm gonna need some help. not sure where i can get some of the dashboard moulded. just some support struts.

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Originally Posted by the mole

What a great looking car, is it the same one offer on the team bhp classifieds. Do you plan to source and put in the original engine? These cars were a blast to,drive. Regards and luck

yeah man. its the same car. sticking to diesel because its a lot easier to maintain as parts for the 300d are available extremely easily in india. also, im thinking of converting it to the 300Td(turbocharged model)

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Originally Posted by ACS

Best of luck mate!
This car is awesome and the vintage look gives greater looks to this Merc. Please keep on posting the update status with pics. Looking forward to this space.

ACS - thanks a lot. will do that

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Originally Posted by Ravindra M

Congratulations for this acquisition and my best wishes for the speedy restoration.

Where do you plan to get the work done in Bangalore ? I would highly appreciate to get an opportunity to visit the site !

ravindra. its getting done at diff locations. maybe when its with me in between stages?

Quote:

Originally Posted by harit

This is a great aquisition, I just love V-8 engined 116's. They are so classy.
Here is my 350 SE, still has the original engine.
My suggestion is that you first tidy up the car, run her with the current engine, and then look for a V-8 engine. Meanwhile, keep on gathering parts, probably from junkyards abroad.
Your car seems to have been a diplomatic car, going by the flag pole. Its RHD which is also great.
What is the history? It seems newly registered to Karnataka.

Cheers harit

@harit - sweet ride man. Its the presidential car from gyaani zail singhs time. Therefore the pole. The previous owner got it registered in bangalore a few years ago after he bought it at auction. sticking with the diesel as its mainly to get chauffeured around in. i wanted a smooth and hassle free ride. dont need the mindboggling performance of those bigg petrols.

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Fantastic car Abhimanyu, Congratulations

Does not look like it needs immediate Cosmetic attention, would suggest you to get going with the Mechanical work First and later get down to doing the cosmetics.

@pavan - thanks a lot man. will require all the help from harit, you, the mole and all other bhpians out there

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Originally Posted by Viraat13

Looking forward to the rest of this thread! Good luck with the restoration.

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@virat - thanks!

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Originally Posted by DicKy

Just tidy her up and restore her to glory, so that we can drool over the pics.

Meanwhile if possible try to source the original engine

@dicky - sure man. thanks!

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musclecar · 5th April 2013, 02:04

Hi Abhimanyu the car looks great.

By the way what do you intend to do with the orignal petrol engine??

abhimanyuargal · 5th April 2013, 13:03

Hi muscle car. I dont have the original 4.2 petrol. The previous owner swapped it for a diesel.

Rudra Sen · 5th April 2013, 13:07

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Originally Posted by abhimanyuargal

I dont have the original 4.2 petrol. The previous owner swapped it for a diesel.

If the previous owner is from Bangalore, you check with him. May be he can direct you to some specific shop in Shivaji Nagar.

mbz180 · 9th April 2013, 15:21

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Originally Posted by abhimanyuargal

Hi muscle car. I dont have the original 4.2 petrol. The previous owner swapped it for a diesel.

In case you are interested in a V-6 petrol engine of the same gen Merc, then I can direct you to a place in Bangalore. At Least the shop had that engine 2 years back.

ajmat · 9th April 2013, 17:50

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Originally Posted by mbz180

In case you are interested in a V-6 petrol engine of the same gen Merc, then I can direct you to a place in Bangalore. At Least the shop had that engine 2 years back.

I hope you mean an in-line 6. Mercedes v6's appeared only around the turn of the century!

14th March 2013, 21:40	#1
abhimanyuargal BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 30 Thanked: 10 Times	Restoring a 1974 W116 Mercedes Benz I have recently acquired a 1974 W116 S-Class. I have just started the process of restoring it to its complete former glory. It used to sport a 4.5L V8 Petrol. However, that has been replaced with a 300D of 1983 vintage. Car is in mediocre condition. Posting a few of the car as i have bought it. Will keep updating with newer pics and whatever updates i can find. Cheers!!! Attached Thumbnails
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14th March 2013, 23:15	#2
the mole Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,190 Thanked: 832 Times View My Garage	Re: Restoring a 1974 W116 Mercedes Benz What a great looking car, is it the same one offer on the team bhp classifieds. Do you plan to source and put in the original engine? These cars were a blast to,drive. Regards and luck
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15th March 2013, 00:14	#3
ACS BHPian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 35 Thanked: 8 Times	Re: Restoring a 1974 W116 Mercedes Benz Best of luck mate! This car is awesome and the vintage look gives greater looks to this Merc. Please keep on posting the update status with pics. Looking forward to this space.
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harit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,036 Thanked: 3,311 Times	Re: Restoring a 1974 W116 Mercedes Benz This is a great aquisition, I just love V-8 engined 116's. They are so classy. Here is my 350 SE, still has the original engine. My suggestion is that you first tidy up the car, run her with the current engine, and then look for a V-8 engine. Meanwhile, keep on gathering parts, probably from junkyards abroad. Your car seems to have been a diplomatic car, going by the flag pole. Its RHD which is also great. What is the history? It seems newly registered to Karnataka. Cheers harit Attached Thumbnails
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DicKy Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TVPM Posts: 4,389 Thanked: 15,272 Times	Re: Restoring a 1974 W116 Mercedes Benz Just tidy her up and restore her to glory, so that we can drool over the pics. Meanwhile if possible try to source the original engine
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Viraat13 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 790 Thanked: 3,419 Times View My Garage	Re: Restoring a 1974 W116 Mercedes Benz Looking forward to the rest of this thread! Good luck with the restoration. Subscribed.
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30th March 2013, 09:45	#9
abhimanyuargal BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 30 Thanked: 10 Times	Re: Restoring a 1974 W116 Mercedes Benz Hi All, Sorry I've been taking so long in replying. Tied up because of the year end. Will update all of you soon with newer pics and answers to your queries. Sorry for the delay once again. Cheers!
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5th April 2013, 02:04	#11
musclecar BHPian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pune Posts: 88 Thanked: 172 Times	Hi Abhimanyu the car looks great. By the way what do you intend to do with the orignal petrol engine??
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5th April 2013, 13:03	#12
abhimanyuargal BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 30 Thanked: 10 Times	Hi muscle car. I dont have the original 4.2 petrol. The previous owner swapped it for a diesel.
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