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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Research & Development => Topic started by: Richard Madison on October 08, 2008, 03:35:22

Title: Ford 302 in a Pagoda
Post by: Richard Madison on October 08, 2008, 03:35:22

For those who think about "what if" engine changes, here's a Pagoda with a Ford 302 engine. It's not a stealth change as it also has a tricked up dash and a V8 trunk badge.


Ebay item 170270030126

Richard M, NYC


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Title: Re: Ford 302 in a Pagoda
Post by: mdsalemi on October 08, 2008, 06:41:33

Should be just what you are looking for Richard!

a) A Pagoda with a Mustang Engine!
b) A ersatz Nardi Wheel!!!

 :D

Title: Re: Ford 302 in a Pagoda
Post by: tuultyme on October 08, 2008, 07:29:39

What type of hood hinge is that?  No fire wall pad.  Too many changes for me.

Title: Re: Ford 302 in a Pagoda
Post by: mdsalemi on October 08, 2008, 08:38:14

Looks to me like they eliminated the torsion bar assembly (probably with a lot of cussing) and installed some kind of scissors hinge and looks like some kind of prop-stick.  Hey when one messes around like this you can do anything.  I'm surprised they didn't hinge it at the back like a normal American car! ;)

Title: Re: Ford 302 in a Pagoda
Post by: hauser on October 08, 2008, 10:13:52

Here's the rest of the pics.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-280-SL-1970-Mercedes-Benz-280-sl-Restomod-Class-Act-FAST_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ39Q3a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a10Q7c240Q3a1308QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem170270030126QQitemZ170270030126

How about that suspension.  I'd like to drive it just to see how it handles.

Title: Re: Ford 302 in a Pagoda
Post by: scoot on October 08, 2008, 11:51:12

Too bad about the dash, wheels, and v-8 badge...

Title: Re: Ford 302 in a Pagoda
Post by: Raymond on October 10, 2008, 19:57:00

The wheels can be fixed.  I'd black out the oval face of the dash to reduce reflected light.

The suspension is fascinating.  I would indeed like to test drive that.

Title: Re: Ford 302 in a Pagoda
Post by: menesesjesse on October 14, 2008, 22:05:06

The engine setup is first rate and looked the part however the interior and wheels look totaly out of place.  This could have been a great custom job but missed the mark.