1974 W200 Crew Progject
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The aluminum grill allows for clearance for the IC but not the AC condenser. If you look closely in post #81 you can see how the aluminum grill attaches to the radiator support next to the headlights. It also attaches to the top of the rad support in about 8 places with screws and it also attaches to the filler plate below the grill, but I haven't attacked that part yet.
If so, that's encouraging.
The Banks IC goes to the outside of the condenser, so if I can get it to clear, it would really clean up the look.
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I don't know if your headlights will line up with the aluminum grill, they didn't in the 92 core support as you can see. I would be surprised if it is a direct bolt in piece.
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Work continues at a snails pace. I decided to finish the front end this weekend. Specifically getting the filler plate installed with the turn signals. I had to cut the tabs off the donor core support and fit them on this one.
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This is the business end. The cable has enough friction to allow it to be left in the "shut down" position. I had the truck running for a few mins today from the tank with no leaks or other issues. About time!
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I was dismayed by the amount of rust between the panels on the hood. But overall its better than most for the rust belt. I wonder how new sheet metal is treated, if it is? Will cars built today still be around in 42 years like this W200? Or will they be a corroded pile of rust and rotten electronics?
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Nice work getting that intercooled core support to work with the '70 grille and hood.
I have little faith that todays cars will last much more than 8 - 10 years around here in the rust belt.
I have little faith that todays cars will last much more than 8 - 10 years around here in the rust belt.
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Thanks Oliver! My next battle is mating the 91.5 hood latch to the 74 hood. HOPEFULLY this is the last body fab work and the rest is nuts and bolts. Except for the bumpers, and then its just lots of welding.
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I thought about that. But the problem would be the external hood release on the '74 would not clear the aftercooler in the '91.5 core support.
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Then i busted out the Snap-On air hammer and adjusted the sheet metal next to the hood catch. I also fabbed up a crude hood release out of 0.0125" rod that is accessible thru the grill.
