Steve_L Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 This is my 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing Gasser that was built for an SCMA show in Simpsonville, South Carolina. I combined the chassis and drivetrain from the R/M K.S. Pittman Drag Coupe 1941 Willys with the body from the AMT/Ertl 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing Coupe. The chassis, drivetrain and interior parts are completely chrome plated (by ChromeTech USA) and the exterior paint is Duplicolor primer, Duplicolor Metalcast Silver Base, Spaz Stix Candy Red and polished Rustoleum Clear coat. I revised the hinges for the doors, hood and trunk. I wired the engine and added fuel lines to a front-mounted fuel tank. I installed battery cables from the rear-mounted racing battery and plumbed the brake lines. I also added steerable front wheels, wrinkle wall drag slicks and interior detail items of a racing seat, tachometer and seat belts. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Cool and unique.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 That's something different and well done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Deuce Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Well done! I love seeing stuff that would be appalling in 1:1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Wow that's different Steve, good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Wow, that sure is different! I like it though. Cool color! Well executed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 That really take the merc to another level! Awesome work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Dat ain't right ! I like it, but.... dat ain't right ! : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I love the color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 oha. what to say? ...unusual? different? how to get an idea like this? You're cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikechevelle69 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 That is wicked awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I'm with Cobraman, as it's Cool but Wrong on So Many Levels, but still really Cool.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 What they said. There is so much wrong with this that it's just right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Now that is "left field" building, LOVE IT !!!!! Great paint, great concept and over all superb build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebi Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 This is probably one of the most awesome gassers I've seen! Cool idea to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie D Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 OUTRAGIOUS !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelleycrna Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 The most egregious bastardization of a Mercedes-Benz I have ever seen in my life. And I kinda think I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Nicely irreverent. There ARE fiberglass SL-clone kit-car bodies in full scale that would be a natural for building this in reality without destroying a million-dollar car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Its only worth a million if someone wants to pay that. It's just a car otherwise... lol Love the finish. The concept is different and well built. That shine though... perf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Nicely irreverent. There ARE fiberglass SL-clone kit-car bodies in full scale that would be a natural for building this in reality without destroying a million-dollar car. I'm pretending it's fiberglass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gluebum Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 This is one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Nice Merc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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