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1981 Mercedes Benz SL380

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I recently purchased a MB SL380 for my wife for her birthday just recently. The previous owner "upgraded" the stock radio but putting in a basic cd player about 10 years ago and decided not to replace the 4" speakers in the dash but rather install some 6X9 in the space behind the rear seats. The plan is to install a new retro sound headunit with bluetooth capabilities, replace the 4" speakers with some upgraded stock replacements, and install a SSA four channel amplifier to power the speakers. In the near future I would like to install a small subwoofer in the trunk for some lows, the 4" speakers are going to provide anything below 100hz. 

 

Pictures posted below in the next post, here is a link to the new headunit:

https://www.retromanufacturing.com/products/1981-85-mercedes-benz-380-series-hermosa-radio?rq=yr_1981~mk_mercedes-benz~md_380-series&variant=11408386371

 

 

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Another non audio related note, the early 380s had a single row timing chain that was very problematic. They did not last long before they needed to be service or even worse, breaking. This car was converted to a dual row timing chain by a Mercedes Benz dealership when it was a couple of years old. The dual row is a much better design and can go much longer between service intervals.

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Sweet car Sean and let the wife know that car fits her very well.

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On 7/3/2019 at 8:24 AM, S.DeYoung said:

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No pictures for me ! Just random text.

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4 hours ago, Notorious97200 said:

No pictures for me ! Just random text.

Not sure why pictures aren’t loading, might be something wrong with google pictures right now

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uXhGdjJeADLCSPmy5

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Looks nice. Lovely pics man.  She looks happy.

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Drop Top Benz, looks nice man. 

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Awesome Ride. Bet it’s fun to drive !!!

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