Bagged Mercedes W115...

[sawtooth4x4]

yeah getting the fenders off is a pain. i practiced on mine, then went to the junkyard and pulled some really nice ones off to use on mine.

i just pried them up with a pry bar carefully.

your cancer is worse then mine in the foot wells. I would suggest removing all the undercoating in the inner fenders. i think it causes these cars to hold water and rot out the cars.

[Zman86]

I got them off a bit with a pry bar, just can't break the seal all the way. I have a rust free replacement fender for the right side, but have not found one for the left. Not looking forward to what I find once the fenders are off.

[one10_e36]

dope! making progress, good luck with those fenders hopefully they won't be that much of a pain in the ass! good ideas on the crack oil pan issues!

[sawtooth4x4]

Take out all the bolts and headlights. Then gently lift up from the front and it should come off. it takes a bit of force.

I got them off a bit with a pry bar, just can't break the seal all the way. I have a rust free replacement fender for the right side, but have not found one for the left. Not looking forward to what I find once the fenders are off.

[Zman86]

Got one fender off using a heat gun tonight, still took a ridiculous amount of force. Ended up creasing the top of the fender, but the passenger side is the one I have a rust free replacement for. Phillips screws on the bottom of the left fender are seized beyond removal, need to get my drill from work to remove them. Found the old speaker boxes rotten and full of moisture, so those are getting tossed, probably going to fab up some metal boxes and weld them in.

There's a ton of room behind the front wheels once you pull off a small, sealed access panel. It is completely sealed from weather, so it might be a good spot to hide some components when I tuck the wiring.

I do have one dilemma, I'm pretty much at the point in my mind where I'm ready to keep the car off the road this season, completely strip it to a shell, have it blasted and just start from scratch. I despise doing things twice, and I don't see a point in slapping it back together, driving it for 4-5 months, then having to rip it all apart again. Opinions are appreciated!

[Spencer]

Do it once, do it right. That's my motto.

[mike-81-240d]

While your doing it right, ditch those KYB's up front.

KYB stands for Keep Your Bilsteins

[Zman86]

I replace all my shocks every 10k miles, have yet to be disappointed. Though I'm sure if I go to Bilsteins, I'd be much happier. Though I have to run Monroes in the rear due to the suspension setup, they're the only shock I've found short enough.

[sawtooth4x4]

do it right. mine is up on 4 jack stands now. cut, weld repeat.

[Zman86]

Was -20*c here last night, too cold for the garage. Bit warmer tonight, got the LF fender off. It was packed with the most god awful substance I've ever had to remove, some type of rubber/tar with a foil backing. Took heating it to near liquid with a heat gun, bracing myself, then pushing with my feet and pulling with my hands to rip it out in order to access the fender bolts.











I've been discussing with friends, and considering opinions I've received on the net , and I've decided to just make this a full-blown restoration. After a major garage cleanup/organization, the car will be stripped to a shell and sent out for media blasting/primer. Hoping to have the project completed by the end of the year.

I've also been putting a lot of thought into paint colour. A fellow stanceworks member turned me on to Porsche Auratium green, a colour available on late 50's Porsches. I'm not absolutely 100% on it yet, but I'm pretty damn close. The girlfriend and I are still trying to pick a complimenting colour for the roof that would also work with the black interior.

[heeter_33]

Just went through the whole thread, absolutely awesome build!

[skiierman]

Take this to home depot and get a color mach.

[Zman86]

A member on vortex was nice enough to do a photoshop for me in Auratium green with the roof as it is now, in silver, and in black. I'm in love with the green, but am having a hard time deciding on the roof.

How it sits now


And in Auratium






Keep in mind the beige interior will be replaced with all black.

[Schism]

Loving this and love that Porsche green too!

[floatingdino]

black roof