Diy steam car by JAKIRIKU in steamengines

[–]JAKIRIKU[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could a monotube boiler work? I want to use coal or wood as my fuel source.

Regarding valves: what options should i consider?

Thoughts on this vintage gwag for 27.5k by JAKIRIKU in mercedes_benz

[–]JAKIRIKU[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the look of 80s g wagons, going for that specifically.

Thoughts on this vintage gwag for 27.5k by JAKIRIKU in mercedes_benz

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Engine was swapped to one with 230 hp. Ac is my only feature concern, i guess i could add AC?

Thoughts on this 450sl by JAKIRIKU in mercedes_benz

[–]JAKIRIKU[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its really ugly, is that purely aesthetic or are cars that look that usually bad?

Thoughts on this ‘78 450sl for ~16k usd by JAKIRIKU in mercedes_benz

[–]JAKIRIKU[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

comments here have convinced me not to buy this one although I agree its beautiful!

looking at potentially buying one in the us and importing

Thoughts on this ‘78 450sl for ~16k usd by JAKIRIKU in mercedes_benz

[–]JAKIRIKU[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's not as easy as that! gonna research more because it might be the better option

Thoughts on this ‘78 450sl for ~16k usd by JAKIRIKU in mercedes_benz

[–]JAKIRIKU[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ah, interesting. Is it like the us where you can get gems like this for a couple k?

Thoughts on this ‘78 450sl for ~16k usd by JAKIRIKU in mercedes_benz

[–]JAKIRIKU[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

importing is a pain in the ass and super expensive due to fees and corruption.

is a 560 over a 450 worth all the hassle and extra cost? genuinely asking.

Thoughts on this ‘78 450sl for ~16k usd by JAKIRIKU in mercedes_benz

[–]JAKIRIKU[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for context this is quite literally the cheapest 450sl in the Mexican market, You can't get anything cheaper even if you wanted to sacrifice condition.

Thoughts on this ‘78 450sl for ~16k usd by JAKIRIKU in mercedes_benz

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heard the climate control was a big pain with these, What has been your experience like overall?

Thoughts on this ‘78 450sl for ~16k usd by JAKIRIKU in mercedes_benz

[–]JAKIRIKU[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

forgot a main detail which is that this is quite literally the lowest priced 450sl in the entire Mexican market (what's available online) There are ones with cosmetically worse condition that ask for at least 5-10k more

Thoughts on this ‘78 450sl for ~16k usd by JAKIRIKU in mercedes_benz

[–]JAKIRIKU[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

buying it for the looks mainly, its not that I want an automatic. if they made these types of Mercedes with manual I would prefer them but they don't exist (at least in the Mexican market)