First Post for the Blog

Join us as we share our progress in the makeover of the Silver Bullet from a plain old SL500 into a special Sport Edition SL500. The title picture is Silver Bullet with Fritz at our old house in Alexandria. We have made some mods since then.

Current Modifications / Restoration

Cosmetics:

New Headlight Bezels, Panoramic Roof. Factory Rim Replacement, New Tires, New/Correct wiper

Under the hood:

Complete Cooling system replacement, Suspension replacement, new valve cover gaskets, Exhaust Air Sensor, Soft-top release piston assembly. K & N filters, new plugs and wires.

Planned Upgrades

Where to begin. Lots in the works and parts are showing up daily!

So far I have new windows for the Soft-top, Chrome rings for the Dash, new power antenna, new headlight washer motor.

Down the road, we will get the AMG Sport Kit, new 18inch Silver Arrow Incenio Albireo rims, Brilliant Silver (paint code 744) paint. Nappa Leather on the seats, Wood/Leather Steering wheel. Bi-Zeon Headlights and upgraded rear taillights.

I'll add to this list as I cruise eBay for more parts!


When Complete, Silver Bullet will look like this: