I have recently acquired my second Crossfire ... VIN# 69.

Quick Facts:
VIN# 69
Black on Black with Auto
Originally a corporate/show car for the first 1700 miles of it's life
Owned by the same owner for nearly 9 years
Clear Coated engine bay and undercarriage (never seen that before)
No Accidents
A few little things here and there like different clips on for the radiator, paint on the headlight surrounds, backwards window buttons??

The Plan:
3.7L Engine Swap - Done ... https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-xf-370-a.html
Completely redo the interior - Done
Service everything - Done
Clean and touch up the Exterior - Done

Photo(s) when I first got her... Then did a quick clean up before tear down

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I love how you fixed the bumper by taking a picture from the other side.

 

haha That's how the pros do it! Both front and rear bumpers will be 100% repainted

 

Looking forward to seeing it with a redone interior...

 

I know a lot of the early ones were destroyed in crash tests etc. I wonder what was the first build number actually sold to the public? I'll bet that one is close.

 

Had me fooled, 'til you gave it away!!

 

Here's a few photos of some of the differences between this crossfire and others... these are all factory done:

Double VIN stickers?
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Merceds E class radiator support bracket
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Headlights painted black along the edges
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Clear coat on everything
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In the process of reinstalling the interior.
All the pieces are either new or refinished as well as all broken or damaged parts replaced. The black interior pieces were all professionally redone in the O.E.M. black finish with the headliner to match. The seats are out of an '05 Roadster which help break up the all black interior.
(for those that don't know the '04 seat electrical connectors are out of the 210 E Class ... the '05 and up crossfire's appear to have the newer style MB connectors like out of the 212's and 204's)

Seats are re-wired
New springs installed
"Sticky Key" Ignition update performed
Bumpers are going into paint tomorrow

A big thanks to everyone I purchased parts from as they all arrived safe and sound.

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Nearing the end... bumpers came back from paint and look/match beautifully. Wheels are back on and it's standing on its own feet for the first time since it came home. It's quick... dare I say fast! Almost done

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I really like the way the seats look, I'd like to accomplish something similar but I really don't want to put the money there. Very nice job, my caps off to you.

 

Thank You Jim! It's a process for sure.

Today took care of a few maintenance items...

Serviced Brakes
Serviced / Flushed Trans
Installed Tires
Replaced Fuel Filter
Serviced Rear Diff.
Tidied up a few odds and ends

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Congratulations! WOW an awesome job.

 

This ^^^

 

Fully done with all the mechanicals and then had it fully detailed ... in the home stretch now just a few odds and ends to button up and she'll be ready for the road.
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Looks good, you will have to give us some driving impressions and additional info on the swap once you have lived with it for a while...

 

Well 300 test miles on her now and she's performing beautifully!
I figured this is a good thread to document all (most) of the things I've done thus far... still working to make sure every nut and bolt is accounted for.

* All new fluids/filters:
Oil and Fleece filter change – OEM MB
Transmission was also gone through and serviced including a new filter, flushed, connector seal and calibration with MB Star SDS – OEM MB
Rear Differential serviced with BG gear oil
Power Steering fluid - OEM MB
Coolant - OEM MB
A/C Charged
Air filters - K&N
Cabin Filter
Fuel Filter - Bosch

* Other Completed/Maintenance Items:
Yokohama Avid Envigor Tires in Factory sizes – about 1k miles on them
Front wheel bearings greased and adjusted – OEM MB
Vogtland Lower Springs – DOT 5 pads front and rear = No rubbing … total drop .5-.75’’
Alignment just done – after springs installed
Freshly painted front, rear bumper and grill – look like NEW and match perfectly
New Drive Belt
New Front Lower Ball Joints – OEM MB
New Instrument Cluster bulbs – OEM MB
New Power Seat Relay – OEM MB
Steering Stabilizer
2 New O2 Sensors – Both left and right pre cat sensors - Bosch
Newer Battery and Bosch Alternator
Rotex Gold Brake pads

 

Looking good.

 

Great Restoration! It's nice to see a Crossy saved from the scrape heap.

 

She looks fantastic, nice save.

 

Thanks guys!

Just installed:

Trunk Hatch Struts
White Interior LED Lights
New Key Fob Case

Was able to get some quick photos before the snow...

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