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Originally Posted by otto_kretschmer

I had a childhood friend who had an early 60s Mercedes 220 so I started looking for one and found a couple. I don't need a pristine car, a beater will suffice but everything must be there and not a wreck.

I looked for parts for a heckflosse and I couldn't find pistons. I know parts are available at mercedes classics but I'd like to get an idea how much they are before jumping in. I can get by with rebuilding a stock engine with old cams and lifters but I don't want to go through a rebuild and have an oil burner when I'm done. These cars were used all over the world and the motors were used in Unimogs so I'm confused why I can't find parts online. If I did a rebuild I would want new pistons, bearings and camchain. Even main bearings I could mic and do a platic gauge check and reuse the old ones if they are in spec.

For the US cars, parts availabilty isn't a problem.

Sounds like you've made your choice. Have fun!