Not really kit car or tribute related but I thought I would post this here as I know I'l get some good knowledgeable input and maybe some help!..
For a long time I've wanted a Mercedes G wagon, some thing like this...
But without the 100k price tag!
I've seen a lot for sale on ebay from 10k - 20k that look the part from the outside, ie an older LWB G wagon with all the newer AMG kit on, new alloys etc and a spray job. But the interior is the tired old boxy looking dash and the usual old style seats. And when you pop the bonnet, its the same story with a 25 year old engine with a million miles on the clock.
I then had a look on ebay and got a bit excited and bought this at auction...
(engine doesn't run and from what i can gather its pretty much dead!)
I payed £2,350.
The kits ie wide arches, newer grill, headlight surrounds, bumpers lights etc can all be bought off ebay for round £2k.
Alloys £1k maybe? 22"
Body work and decent spray job £2k-£3k ?
Thats the outside sorted then!
but the inside still looked like this...
And I still need a new engine!
This is where you wonderful fellow forum users come in! Im thinking about buying this... (or something similar)
http://www.hbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/zyview/...ding/R=5817895
How easy would it be for someone to do an engine AND dash swap?
I know its do-able as everything is do-able with the right knowledge and skills but this is something I dont have!
Any advice is welcome here and If anyone is capable of doing it or knows someone that is then please send them my way.
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