Starting my restoration now

[230slhouston]

I will start posting pictures whenever I get a chance.
Started working on the suspension. Spend a few a hours blasting. Epoxy primes and painted today with Eastwood Satin 2k chassis black.

[kampala]

Looking great.  Amazing amount of work. 

[johnk]

Looks like just the right amount of shine.   Very nice.

[rbouch8828]

Looking great. Takes me back to where I was at this time three summers ago.

[Shvegel]

Nice work. 

[230slhouston]

Picture of assembled suspension. Will install the leaf spring and stabilizer bar plus complete dotology after install.
All new parts. I used Febi kingpins. Only issue was, I had to use the original knuckles. I could not get a spacer to work even after sanding. Seemed like the taper of the new knuckle was off.
Next job, differential. As my wife says this is a labor of love!?

[230slhouston]

Some pictures of the differential prep. I blasted the items (Except the pinion housing) and used Eastwood paint.
I bought most of the seals and rubber items from Mercedes directly online - www.mynewbenzparts.com. Prices seem to be reasonable (at least what I tell my wife  ). Also bought the sleeve mounting from KKMFG. Starting the assembly and will post pictures as I go.
Made a tool out of pipe to install the trailing are bushing.