I ♥ my Sonderklasse.

[Jorge]

Amazing, just amazing. One of my favourite Mercedes ever made, such an awesome bodyshape.

[Daviticus]

Man this thing is legit.

I remember seeing a 500 SEL AMG in a junkyard here in Utah. Couldn't believe my eyes. Looked like it was T-boned by an SUV or something. Next day I went back with a grip of cash to pilfer the remaining goods, and it was gone.

Aren't there only a handful of these in the US anyway?

[RubbderDucky]

Well, I started to repair the caliper today. Pulled the pads to find this: Keep in mind those pads are 2 months old, and the other side is fine.





No big deal, brought the pads back to Autozone for warranty replacement, and got my core back from my caliper.


Got it on, old brake line isn't long enough. Okay, no problem go get a new one from Autozone, bent it to the correct length/size got it installed. New pads on bolted up, lets bleed the brakes, easy right?


Wrong. Right rear rubber hose died as well, went to go get one hose, no go. Got another that will fit. Awesome. Went to pull the line from the hard line coming from the master, nope, its not coming loose. At this time it got dark so we packed up, and went in. But, I guess a good thing that happened was we found a massive vacuum leak and repaired it. Car idles much smoother now. Still trying to get the exhaust on, just going to find a good exhaust shop this weekend, I don't feel like waiting any longer on my buddy to do it for me.

[RubbderDucky]

I'm not sure how those are going to go with the car. I think something period correct that flows with the styling of the car. IMO Either way it should look dope

The idea in my head says its going to be cool as shit, but I really need somebody with Photoshop skills to shop a set on before I make a purchase.


Little piece for her came in today. I can't drive it at the moment, piston seal on the right rear caliper died, brake fluid everywhere, so I'm waiting for the new caliper to come in so I can get her going again.

[244Brick]

Little update, haven't gotten exhaust on yet. Been waiting to use my buddies lift. I installed a new ignition coil, and today my right rear brake caliper died. I've already got a new one on the way, but won't get here till Tuesday. But I did find a 500SE trunk badge that shipped today. Should be in my hands early next week. I got a quote for paint/bodywork. Looking at $2000-$2500, as for wheels and tires, looking at $2500+ for 17x9/17x10 CCW Classics, and like $700 for 215/40 and 235/40 BFG KDWs. Going to be a stretch to get her ready for Simply Clean 4, so much else that needs to be replaced. I did find a pre-merger AMG trunk badge for $200 on eBay in Tampa, but I don't have the cash now.

I also ordered 2 master keys for the car, only lock they work in is the glove box. So I'm going to order a trunk lock and a ignition cylinder from the dealer for it.


Pic of the 500SE badge:







Edit:

Trunk lid seal and sunroof seal came in. Tired of them leaking.

I'm not sure how those are going to go with the car. I think something period correct that flows with the styling of the car. IMO Either way it should look dope

[bobbyjones]

i love where this is going, i want to see more.

[sugmag]

This is a classic car. I really hope you can bring it back, and not make it all trendy. Simple and Clean my freind. Good Luck.

[RubbderDucky]

Little update, haven't gotten exhaust on yet. Been waiting to use my buddies lift. I installed a new ignition coil, and today my right rear brake caliper died. I've already got a new one on the way, but won't get here till Tuesday. But I did find a 500SE trunk badge that shipped today. Should be in my hands early next week. I got a quote for paint/bodywork. Looking at $2000-$2500, as for wheels and tires, looking at $2500+ for 17x9/17x10 CCW Classics, and like $700 for 215/40 and 235/40 BFG KDWs. Going to be a stretch to get her ready for Simply Clean 4, so much else that needs to be replaced. I did find a pre-merger AMG trunk badge for $200 on eBay in Tampa, but I don't have the cash now.

I also ordered 2 master keys for the car, only lock they work in is the glove box. So I'm going to order a trunk lock and a ignition cylinder from the dealer for it.


Pic of the 500SE badge:







Edit:

Trunk lid seal and sunroof seal came in. Tired of them leaking.

[RubbderDucky]

pre merger badges are like looking for gold. few have them not many wanna let em go. but We benz people around here (locally) tend to stick together. welcome to the club sort of thing... ill hook u up with a badge bro no worries.. id love to see this thing in person... send me a PM some time, my name is alex.

PS im also one of the few people around here who has Klann Compressors for springs. just a FYI

Will do man. Thanks.


Little update, some goodies for tomorrow.

[Bystrov]

pre merger badges are like looking for gold. few have them not many wanna let em go. but We benz people around here (locally) tend to stick together. welcome to the club sort of thing... ill hook u up with a badge bro no worries.. id love to see this thing in person... send me a PM some time, my name is alex.

PS im also one of the few people around here who has Klann Compressors for springs. just a FYI

[RubbderDucky]

i almost bought this car.the PO was a really cool guy.... u need to get rid of that Post merger AMG badge... i have a Pre-Merger AMG badge for ya like the one in my sig... let me know im local...
also those Ronal Pentas are a great way to get money to fund your build.... im assuing you wanna go bigger wheel, to a right buyer on Benzworld those things can sell up to 2000 bucks... i sold mine in OK condition with clear pealing for 1700 plus shipping... i was amazed at how many people were foaming at the mouth for them...

Yeah, I want a per-merger badge, how much you looking for? I'm probably going to keep the Pentas since they are real Gen 1 AMGs, my plan is for a set of 18 or 17" x9 CCW Classics.

this wouldnt happen to be badWAYZZ old car, would it?
i did the same thing to my tails back in the day

but i changed it up to all reds looks so much better, classier dare i say?

you should try getting your hands on another set of tails to do it with. i had like three sets of tails for my car so i can change it up anytime i like.

No sir, its not his car. I believe a buddy of his owns in Washington state. At least that's what I got from his build thread. Yeah, I'll have to try doing different things with the tails.

[w201e34]

this wouldnt happen to be badWAYZZ old car, would it?
i did the same thing to my tails back in the day

but i changed it up to all reds looks so much better, classier dare i say?

you should try getting your hands on another set of tails to do it with. i had like three sets of tails for my car so i can change it up anytime i like.

[Bystrov]

i almost bought this car.the PO was a really cool guy.... u need to get rid of that Post merger AMG badge... i have a Pre-Merger AMG badge for ya like the one in my sig... let me know im local...
also those Ronal Pentas are a great way to get money to fund your build.... im assuing you wanna go bigger wheel, to a right buyer on Benzworld those things can sell up to 2000 bucks... i sold mine in OK condition with clear pealing for 1700 plus shipping... i was amazed at how many people were foaming at the mouth for them...

[airkooled]

Love it! I love the wheels r9 right?

[FunfGang]

Looks great so far man. Those wheels spaced out a bit would look phenomenal.