@notflamethrower: Mercedes Final Boss 600: From Rusty Relic to 1,000HP Beast Witness the engineering triumph of the Final Boss 600: a restomod integrating a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser body with a 2024 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance chassis, yielding over 1,000 hp and 1,000 lb-ft via a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid. Executed by S-Klub LA under 5 months total for SEMA 2025, this build fuses classic design with contemporary dynamics. Here’s the technical breakdown, step by step. Step 1: Donor Procurement – Acquired a new S 63 E Performance (802 hp stock, 1,050 lb-ft, 4MATIC+ AWD, Executive Rear Package). Matched with a short-wheelbase 1971 600 shell from Texas, leveraging near-identical 126-inch wheelbase for seamless integration. Step 2: Disassembly and Structural Prep – Sandblasted the 1971 body to expose and repair corrosion; substituted hydraulic systems with electric window mechanisms for mass reduction. Deconstructed the S 63 to isolate chassis, powertrain (including AMG Ride Control+ suspension and rear-axle steering), and interior components. Step 3: Platform Fusion and Modifications – Affixed the 1971 shell to the S 63 chassis, extending rear glazing by 2 inches for suspension compatibility. Engineered widened fenders for widebody architecture; integrated carbon fiber roof, mirrors, and spoiler. Developed 3D-scanned, AI-optimized LED headlights with S 63 modules in bespoke printed housings—spanning 3 months, executed in parallel with grill assembly incorporating LiDAR and emblem integration. Added rear wing, hood vents, mirrors, and HRE wheels. Body engineering phase: two months. Step 4: Surface and Systems Refinement – Primed and applied metallic green coating. Merged S 63 taillights with McLaren 675LT LED arrays; enhanced audio via Voch 2 amplifiers; fitted Anti-Gravity lithium battery. Preserved AMG interior: Nappa leather seating. Step 5: Integration and Validation – Finalized wiring and assembly in a 6-day intensive; performed initial shakedown drive pre-SEMA. Delivered to Toyo Tires Tread Pass for unveiling and SEMA Cruise. #FinalBoss600 #MercedesRestomod #grosser #pulman #semashow

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