Chase's 73' Merc w108 Build Thread

[D&W]

There is not a lot of Black ones out there, and it is amazing when done well.

Have fun choosing the color

[yurotrash]

As far as color goes, I would say the Alubeam silver that MB uses, or BMW's Shadow Chrome would be awesome. Those colors are not cheap though, so wishful thinking on my part.

[AMGwheelwhore]

Polish the whole car!

[Schmaudi]

Well I started the sanding phase after work the last couple days. Holy buckets do you plow through the sand paper. Made quite a bit of progress though. Got both of the front fenders sanded up to 80/120 and the got most of the surface rust off the hood with 80. I would have kept going but I ran out of the aggressive shit.

Here's the front passenger fender. Still needs lost of love with a lot finer grit but it's a good start. It was nice to clean up the metal to see what I was really working with.







Here's the driver side front fender.




Da hood.

Before and after..



Progress shots..















My wad of sandpaper that I used in the last couple days... Lol



And here are the problem spots that need love love and caressing.

Shaving the side markers so these wont be too bad.





On the bottoms of both of the fenders.





Underneath both of the corners covered mostly by the bumper.





A little fold.



I can't wait to keep going, the sanding is actually a lot more fun that I had anticipated. Definitely wear a respirator, found out the hard way. I even have a bunch of them but derp, didn't remember to wear it. Lol.

Stay tuned, And no I haven't decided on a color yet. Fack me.

[TeckniX]

I enjoy the fact that you're labeling and compartmentalizing everything that's on the car. Proper way to make sure you still have 1/2 a car when it comes back together

Keep us updated!

[Raarasutra]

Like the black carpet! Does it change the texture at all?

Can't wait to see more of this

[gruesome]

i love top to bottom builds so much more fun

[D&W]

i'm really glad to see more w108's on here! I'm amazed at how much more love they are getting these days... nice to see.

i love my w108.

keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing another bagged benz

[projektzwo]

a brand new w108 is coming... uhh cant wait to see it finished...

need one of these in my life

[mike-81-240d]

What on earth are you using that polishes metal that well?!

[Schmaudi]

I have been at it the last few days 8)

Got the fenders stripped down. It looks like I will be able to salvage pretty much all of the metal. Saves me soooo much work. Woo!



















I also got the other side of the rear stripped and most of the roof. It still needs some work on the roof though.



More goodies on this side...



Started dying the carpet and ran out of dye about 2/3 the way through. Tomorrow's another day ;D Black looks so much better than than the nasty blue.

Before on top after on bottom...



Another angle.



My buddy Alex from Eurowerks hooked me up with a 5 gallon tank to hold me over until I get an 8.



It looks so at home in the trunk.




Going to be hard at it this weekend, with some visitors coming over to help! Be ready for some updates!

[A4crn]

The metal looks like its in great shape, keep up the good work

[bobbyjones]

that is a huge undertaking you have there, hats off to you, can't wait to see more. great progress so far.

also pm me a price for a wiper cowl if you have a spare.

[denis66]

very well , good job !!!

[Rubes]

Nice work man! I just picked up one of these up today! In working condition, no rust and a clean interior. How much? 500 bucks!

I really want to see how yours going to turn out!