decisions decisions should i cut off the roof

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:30 pm

so it would look something like this

but then i would need to get a decent soft top made

it would probably drop the weight by half a ton though considering how mercedes ahve built the rest of it

turoa · Post by **turoa** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:33 pm

I like it. Yours needs a v8 though

niblik · Post by **niblik** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:43 pm

would you try and make it hard top just above the drivers/passengers position then make it soft top rear? ( hard top similar to when a surf has its roof off?)

full soft top would be cool too though.. also, half a tonne is half a tonne.. get it on a diet and power to weight ratios look more favourable.. :wink:

i like the idea.. was sorta thinkin somethin similar on my 40 but, eh, jeep styles or nothing. :twisted:

you'll have to make sure you have a roof fabbed up before gettin to ambtious with rippin it apart..

let us know what ya do, and pics, lots of pics!

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue May 30, 2006 9:08 pm

i do have access to a alloy 3.5 litre overhead cam V8 mercedes of course

yes i know i am a little biased

turoa · Post by **turoa** » Tue May 30, 2006 9:13 pm

I had to go through the same decision with the landrover. Leave roof off or go open top. Open top won

much more enjoyable

pinky · Post by **pinky** » Tue May 30, 2006 9:14 pm

what model mercedes is that . i work on merc all day and have never seen one of these

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue May 30, 2006 10:04 pm

it is a 1972 slc

JTop · Post by **JTop** » Tue May 30, 2006 10:50 pm

can't keep it warm, when 4x4ing the moisture falls out of the trees and soaks you, you are nearly in Auck remember, rollcage required for club trips, no security for truck or gear, need I continue?
J Top

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue May 30, 2006 11:02 pm

yes those are very valid points

but it would look so much cooler

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:12 pm

oops i got my facts wrong about that v8 it is a 3.5 litre cast iron block overhead cam alloy heads

if i did put it in i would go dedicated LPG though would have to force a bit more air in though i reckon not sure if i should go turbo or supercharger though

turoa · Post by **turoa** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:25 pm

interesting g wagen http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=3954

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 1:23 pm

oh no now i have another idea floating around in my head

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Mercedes/auction-60998729.htm

a nice little straight 6 they managed to sqeeze them into a 190e body so it shouldn't be a hassle to fit it in the g wagen and a nice price too

JTop · Post by **JTop** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 1:54 pm

There's a Merc V8 down here at a local speed shop, do you want me to ask about it
J Top

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 2:13 pm

what size do you know and hey no harm in asking in a curious kind of way :lol:

JTop · Post by **JTop** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:15 pm

He sold it on Trade Me for $300 but it wasn't collected so he is trying to contact the buyer to see if he wants it
J Top

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:21 pm

was bored today and did a bit of research on mercedes engines and found out the 3.5 litre V8 my mate has filling my dads shed develops around 200hp mmm

i may have to do a little more scheming i think