Converting an Old Mercedes SL into a Modern Day AMG! - Project 630SL Part 1

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[@jacobheadley3945]

Let both cars live! Swap all the SL stuff back into the C class 😂

[@JustinSmithPYRO]

Lol. That's exactly what I was thinkin.

[@macbook802]

Please

[@pwilkutowski]

Then sell it on copart wit run and drive am little damage but no under the hood pictures.

[@anidiotinaracingcar4874]

This is such a funny comment. I'll raise you one, though: install an electric engine in the C63 and send the old disgusting diesel to Rich Rebuilds for his next swap into a Tesla

[@JustinSmithPYRO]

@@anidiotinaracingcar4874 lmfao. Perfect

[@sethgt1234]

I've been a Mercedes mechanic since 1997, and bought my first Mercedes in 1997. My first Mercedes was a 1986 560 SEL. I have owned 6 Mercedes now. All the mercedes I have owned have been S class except for 1. Right now I own a 2004 Mercedes S430 and a 2006 CL500. I could not imagine trying to swap everything between the two cars you are doing. Amazing 👏! You deserve a whole lot more recognition!

[@essamallawi9605]

Please convert the front headlights and bumper and rear bumper to European spec, the America spec makes these beautiful cars look ugly to be honest

[@GarryMcGovern]

You stole the words from my mouth!

[@daveh2612]

It’s a weird project for sure. Take a diesel converted LHD US spec 107 and convert it to RHD, take apart a perfectly good C63 to do it. Guy in Europe must have more money than he knows what to do with.

[@toddtempleton9321]

@Perry Elyod Karen's got this shit under control. no problemo

[@volvogt21]

@Perry Elyod World spec headlights would be a better term available for L.H & R.H markets except for the u.s. You got the super ugly ones.

[@eggertakerlie7320]

I love the project ! Be respectful to those old Mercedes Diesel engines though ;) Some serious power can be squeezed out of those :)

[@lucasvanhamburg4937]

and if kept stock will last a lifetime!

[@c0c0asauce]

@@lucasvanhamburg4937 I have two W123s with over 500k miles and they might take a while to get there but they still will hit 100mph. The front end gets very light though lol.

[@Uninfluenceable]

not out of the old 5-cylinders you aint making more than 130hpms, you need to move up to the slightly more modern W210 e-class's 24v OM606 in order to make some serious power.

[@c0c0asauce]

@@Uninfluenceable The OM617 isn't exactly a hotrod motor but back in its day it had quite a few records for speed and endurance.

[@MiG21aholic]

@@Uninfluenceable 617s have made over 400hp and 500 lb-ft though which isn't too shabby for what they are

[@delonghimagnificas9403]

What a cool project! To bad you don't like the om617 diesel. Together with the om603//606 ine, its the most reliable engine to have ever been mounted to a car. When boosted they can actually produce crazy powerfigures without Breaking.

[@carft1234]

It's not bad but the 0m606 was the best one they made

[@delonghimagnificas9403]

@@carft1234 It depends what your definition is of best. Best power, best stock reliability, best ability to taken high power and or high milage , best fueleconomy? They are Both in another leaq compared to their competitor diesels in terms of overal reliability. Nu the way the stock om606 does have an electric pump wich ocationally breaks, the om617 doesn't.

[@carft1234]

@@delonghimagnificas9403 interms of everything the om606 is the 2jz of diesels check up dieselpunkuk on Yt and you'll understand

[@delonghimagnificas9403]

@@carft1234 i know they are both great engines, om 606 is a more modern design with and more suitable for high powerfigures but those tuned om606's don't have stock electric diesel pumps, so technically thats still not an argument :)

[@Vlammenzee]

Now that's a cool project, can't wait to see how this turns out.

[@elitecarhub2831]

Checking in may 2022 what’s happening with this project ? I thought of doing it and just like the say , if you think of it possibly some1 is it has done it and that’s how I found this video 😀🤙

[@Pats-Shed]

This is a really interesting Restomod project. You may find that it would be worthwhile sourcing some RHD components such as steering rack, dashboard, bulkhead and lights. Remember that UK spec cars must have amber indicators , front and rear, headlamps have a different beam pattern and a rear fog lamp must be fitted also. Looking forward to seeing how this unfolds and how much hidden rust is lurking underneath.

[@kokoloko12398]

The legendary M156 in a good old SL? Love the project 😮🖤

[@88kwthomas]

legendary for requiring rebuilds..

[@nickgeorgiakakis7249]

Have been looking forward to this project. Just some tears will be spilt when you cut up the perfectly good c63.

[@dnr0008]

for some tears will be shed that original sl with that old diesel coming apart

[@hanshoogendyk2203]

Right hand drive euro cars generally only shifted the steering column and pedal assembly to the right and used a cross bar to activate the brake cylinder, it saved a huge re engineering cost , check out the right hand drive parts version book on this car

[@RedDemonBuilds]

this is exactly what I am doing on my channel, I have a 1977 Mercedes w123 Coupe and I am putting modern guts in it! Awesome project

[@blancA4blanc]

Amazing project and amazing level of detail in the video. Thank you so much!

[@sethgt1234]

Man you are not afraid of taking on a next to impossible task. 😲! Looking forward to seeing how this turns out!

[@koulis96161]

Pretty ambitious project. I hope it wont finally turn out like so many others in youtube that never finish..

[@BitKing_Ross]

Right? I hope not. That poor C63. Litterally couldnt find a salvage?

[@johnkilo3]

It will get finished, he always finishes things. Plus this is a business now.

[@1one3_Racing]

C63 over there are junk. Here in Australia that car would be $50k still

[@1one3_Racing]

@@Lolerstomp Tavarish is a moron. I haven't watched in ages as I don't like his smug offsider but I watched his Lamborghini videos in the early days and he spent 15 minutes talking about what he was going to do with the car then pointed at something broken and that was a video. Then the next one he would talk for 15 minutes and swap out the broken part and that would be a video. It was quantity over quality and I couldn't watch any more.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Great decision to do this conversion. I can't wait to see what you can do with this project. Really looking forward to the next episodes. Big thumbs up from The Keen Mechanic. I have been watching your channel since you were called Sk8125 and you were building the 1st car with the Honda engine. Keep up the good work mate

[@sawmebabe]

Super excited for this project. 2021 is gonna be hot hot hot.

[@bicylindrico]

MAJOR undertaking on this one. All of that 1960's engineered car will have to be modified and what you don't modify will still be a rusty mess. I have had people contact me to do ridiculous swaps but I don't think they realize the amount of time and expense involved and don't trust I would ever truly get paid for my efforts. Anxiously watching this project

[@R0adsterr0land]

Absolutely correct. It would be foolish not to require a weekly paycheck on a project like this.

[@djicepole]

You need to look for European style bumpers asap.

[@smOOdiebOOdie]

God yes !

[@djicepole]

@@realitykicksin8755 The single lights really change the front end for the better. The twin headlights look too aggressive.

[@flamiemushawatu583]

Been looking for this walkthrough all my life!!!

[@derrickkorraa5996]

That’s awesome! I have an 85 380SL and I’ve been wanting to put the m113 engine into it! I wanted to get a 55 AMG, swap the new parts in, and buy your manual swap

[@slicktop2jz855]

Sick build. Im currently putting a 4L Barra big single into a w123 sedan, almost done👍

[@l0wacska]

video or didnt happened

[@slicktop2jz855]

@@l0wacska Not here to cater to you.

[@mariobarac9564]

Do you have any photos of that I'd like to see it

[@slicktop2jz855]

@@mariobarac9564 Yeah I will link my wheelwell profile when I upload some in a week or 2 so you can see pics man

[@mariobarac9564]

@@slicktop2jz855 thank you

[@DixVitesses]

Hey buddy you’re working on my dream cars right there it’s exactly what i wanna do once i have enough money. Good luck and im following your project

[@EMDSD14R]

Man I am so glad I subbed your channel! I look forward to seeing this from start to finish!😁👍

[@cristian6766]

Poor C63. 😭

[@slasher9883]

Good that you are taking on an easy project to ease yourself into 2021 :-). This is going to be epic!

[@ratheruseful]

Blown away to find this! Messing with Mercs is my jam and to have someone to watch who’s competent, well informed and has the space / drive to actually follow through with these projects is a godsend. Suuuuuuuub’d

[@63nside21]

This is going to be a tough build. Not only is the w204 a lot wider and possibly longer , but the chassis is also a lot stiffer. Not sure how the SL is going to handle all that torque. Lot of reinenforcing i assume but interesting to see the outcome. RIP C63 tho😔

[@camillosteuss]

you underestimate the quality and durability of olden mercs... modern mercs go faster and do more "cool" shit, but old mercs are built like trucks, yeah, reinforcing stuff is always a great idea in my book, but my point is that with and without reinforcements, old mercs can take a lot of power and torque, its just a bit fiddly to cram all that modern shit in and make it work with cast subframes and such that wont take welding kindly... I would actually go with remaking a steel subframe that would act and do all that the old subframe does, but would be made from machined parts rather than a casting, which would allow for use of geometry and alloying to reduce mass but greatly increase durability and allow for additional stuff that will be used from the modern merc...

[@55kolin55]

Should of just put the body of the SL onto the C class - TBH that is probaby what the owner wanted. A new car, with an old body so it looks on the outside like a new car. Hence why there have been no recent videos as they f ed bad!!

[@anthonyorafferty5632]

@@55kolin55 I thought that too. Maybe easier

[@bigbibba6187]

Hey brother, those older Mercedes Diesel engines are quite incredible ;) you can do some pretty great things with them. Also those transmission are vacuum actuated (just like basically everything else in it) and when they’re rebuilt they are incredibly smooth shifting transmissions

[@brucejones5879]

I'm hooked, can't wait for the next video. ....new subscriber from 🇨🇦 CANADA

[@jarek928]

I have been waiting for this all my life!!!

[@HorsepowerIndustries]

yo! Happy New Year bro! glad that you are doing great with the new shop!

[@nielsjensen1997]

This is really a massive project you have taken on your shoulders there. If done “right” your could pave a great future for your self and your company. Moving the front wheel further forward is a great way to customize and gain better weight distribution and might make it easier to adapt more from the C63. Again great project that I will follow closely.

[@jetonbalisha5400]

The l5 or l6 MO606 diesel is a beast dude

[@tomthebadyoutuber]

Dang, this is going to be a fun build to watch!

[@2ningmarket]

Can't wait to see this awesome project progress!!

[@m3dia95]

3d laser scanner to both engine bays would really help a lot for fitting / mounts / cog etc

[@clubsport9334]

This will look so tough with wider front and rear track. Can't wait to follow the progress!

[@BitKing_Ross]

That Poor C63 🥺

[@MBSLC]

Great project! I'm working on a 1973 450 SLC now-R/C107's are great cars! May drive up to Brampton, Ontario from Nashville for a visit when the weather breaks!

[@Vita1i]

Very nice project! Can't wait for the next part!

[@endeavour2127]

Phenomenal project!! Really looking forward to the swap!!

[@deanrosario9934]

Awesome project. I always wanted to throw a 6.3 motor into a w108 car. Keep up the awesome videos!!!

[@darrylcavanaugh9465]

Gotta be some demand for the remaining 63 parts....? Glass? Doors? Body panels? Headlights? Etc......

[@dzodaj]

Finally some MB tech that does not make video of how to change air filter ...I subscribed and watched like 30 videos in one day, did not expect this when I have seen you blowing that engine few years ago :) keep up a good work, i can see that this channel will grow. Thank you!

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

There's about a million Mercedes projects on KZbin. This one will be EPIC!

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍 Check for rust at the fire wall space in the engine bay (wiper cavity).

[@valentinhristov264]

Very ambitious...great project , but maaan you are in for some serious modifications , hope your costumer have deep pockets...hope I will see this done it will be like no other. Good luck.

[@gregoryfranks7347]

Oh well as soon as I saw the title of this I hit the Subscribe button I am the biggest pre-merger fan and there is so little free merger content on KZbin I'm also you know something like this project is going to be freaking awesome that company mechatronik does some similar builds so man good luck bro I'm so excited to see this thing come to fruition if you have any access 1A any pre-merger AMG cars you know if you know somebody who's got one and you review it or something that bee killer to godspeed my friend can't wait to see the finished product

[@themrgumbatron]

wow! sounds like the perfect car, something I have thought about commissioning to have done. long live the R107!

[@Watchmedome3017]

This is going to be a sick build. 🔥

[@bernardwarr4187]

Great project, looking forward to following the progress. Big job but will make a great car

[@sunsixizzy]

Found your video on youtube, awesome project, I love old mercedes and this project is what I always think about when I see one left to rot on the street

[@l.b.stringfellow2413]

Super awesome project.. please whatever you do DONT SCRAP THE MILLION MILE DIESEL ! Someone will want that. Most reliable and long lived engine ever put on 4 wheels. Awesome project!!

[@finlay230]

gonna be some build, cant wait !

[@marcocerqueira2732]

You should have 1 million subscribers with this content. Excited about this project

[@Enjoythevroom]

Covert the 630 SL to Euro headlights and bumpers and you're golden!

[@josephwu3136]

This channel is a god send

[@jaws978]

bro the seats are my favorite part of these cars, I found your channel coz I've been researching a amg swap into my 89 300e

[@philspaghet]

Man it's really sad to see the C63 being torn apart :'(

[@toinfinitiandbeyond9209]

Dude,,you are amzing... at first I saw your 350z transmission swap,,and now c63 to sl380.....wow...and karen is wonderful too....😀😀

[@beenflying1]

Fun project. Admire your skills. Thanks

[@neetones]

Really looking forward to this.

[@robertlambert5299]

This is going to be cool!

[@nilsh.3285]

You should take a look at „Mechatronik“, it is a german Company and they mostly do these kind of conversions.

[@MrGhalib1]

they have done a few resto mods like this and there workmanship is just wow

[@rekleif]

OM606 would be a cooler swap imo, especially when it already has a diesel engine. It will be fun to watch this swap series anyway tough. New subscriber here.

[@aassskkk]

Amazing project. I want one too!!

[@douglasharley2440]

well, at least 2020 is ending *REAL NICE!* =)

[@ryanjooste2294]

Wow I'm so pumped for this one looks like its going to be one to remember 👍 living this idea. But pls be more specific about that diesel, didn't manage to get a decent look at it but might be a OM 606 basically a diesel 2JZ one of the vest diesel motors ever made and be worth some serious money 💰

[@georgobergfell]

No, he said 5 cylinder, the OM 606 is an inline 6. That is most likely an OM 617

[@9madness9]

Would love to do this on a Mercdes 230 SL pagoda, would be a very tight squeeze.

[@dmr9042]

What a great project. I cant wait to follow along. I am doing similar project but on a cheap car and someone thought I am crazy and now I have proof I am not. hahahahaha

[@BeardedCarBuddy]

I was sad when the video ended. I am all on for this series!

[@kp1804]

Great project!

[@HALAKBYMAE]

Randomly searching through KZbin and I find my dream project ?!

[@alimehrozi2828]

6MT m120 with equal length headers and super lightweight flywheel would be an amazing project

[@hydorah]

Wowow! That is a dream project and I'm sure it will be amazing! Now they need to get Euro spec bumpers onto that beauty! The US / Canada soec lights actually look pretty cool! Congrats on getting international customers! Transatlantic even! Amazing. He can get his own Euro bumpers then :-)

[@hydorah]

Quality... Yep I had a W123 first, quality was stunning. Then I had a W124 quality was very good and electronic engine management made the whole package better. Then I got a W210 and I was like what the hell has happened? I still have a W210 though... I was working on it just today in fact!

[@shazkhan7709]

Excellent Video

[@NapaStunts]

Started my own amg swap build inspired by these videos !

[@automezzi8917]

Save the CAD drawings for the SL (before the left to right swap) in case there is someone who wants to do the same with a left hand drive R107... like me.

[@zaakirketwaroo4288]

Man, so excited for this..

[@proaz4034]

we waiting next ...cool idea

[@tonybyfield2173]

What a great project to be working on.

[@ZubairSiddiqi]

I've been waiting for someone to do exactly this to an SL. They are beautiful cars but they don't age as well as they should. Don't forget to Euro spec the headlights and bumper

[@bmwcarrmann429]

I use to own a 1979 sl 450 red just like that one but my car was very fast for an older car and the girling brakes were very good I really didn't want to sell it but I had got the r129 and Everytime I would drive up the street I would take the forsake sign off of it but I didn't have room for it and i sold it but if I ever find another good one I Will keep they are going up in value and still hold a good resale amount today good luck on the project I want to see when you start going in and swapping everything over it going to be a great deal I know

[@altink8823]

Awesome project

[@daryossetica]

Very nice job 👌🏼

[@llvllan1]

Legend you and whoever told you to do this 🔥

[@harrytoor114]

Amazing. Rethinking about my plans with my w114. 🤔

[@williamaguiar14]

Can’t wait to see more updates I want to do a jz swap into an old SL

[@jasonbirch1182]

That car could be tweaked to be much better. Manual trans and operational vacuum pump to shut it off and run the power brakes. The stock brakes are excellent when working correctly.

[@jroncallo]

Good luck. Having done that with the M120, I know this will be an epic challenge.

[@Hamza-or7jm]

Thats a cool project

[@jasonbirch1182]

No. The vacuum lines look like an 80s mercedes.

[@CL9k24a3]

Nop that is 70s benz

[@redauwg911]

make sure you get paid in advance

[@Mercmad]

AMG built some really Special 107's using the M100 engines. First was 6.3 liter conversion ,but the ultimate was the 7.4 liter M100 350SLC,with 5 speed trans built for the CEO of the (defunct) Dresder bank who was worried about getting car jacked by communist terrorists .I have had experience with doing these m100 conversions which required dropping the Front axle 50mm. One was photographed doing 286 KPH on the 'ring. It will be interesting to see how the later engine performs. The poor old SL is typical of mercs which never get proper servicing ,regardless of the conversion..

[@sakircomert3642]

Cool project 😋

[@flizndfor]

Nice project. Just for your reference check „Mechatronik Project 107“ - similar but for sure on another price level 😊

[@marketbuy]

I was searching around on YT to see if anyone put in a Vette engine in this 107R body style. This project with the Vette engine would have been a fun and much easier project.

[@TDG2654]

The hvac system probably doesn't work because a diesel doesn't make vacuum. That could also very well be the reason the brakes suck.

[@3DPeter]

ever heared of a vacuum pump?

[@markhabel2252]

Project with a twist. Just as I was imagining the final product you added another challenge. Right hand drive, sure why not?

[@IvelLeCog]

Some real eXtreme Fabrication

[@BretM]

Why would you go about it this way? Could you not find a wrecked C36? Seems wrong to tear apart a perfectly good C36. Also I think an M113K out of an SL55 would've been a much better choice. Fantastic motor.