Mercedes-benz W124 Coupe Slowly getting there. (Picture Heavy!)

[Adamowsky]

Time for a update, I'v got some pictures this time. Someone stole my wheels, well.... at least I got some free axle stands... lol just kiddding, took them off for refurbishing.



This is how it looks under the wheels, might get rid of the surface rust and give it a lick of high temperature resistant black paint





Here is a comparisment of the backbox, next to a new 2.5" pipe. Should give it a nice little rumble, prefer it a lot more than stock.





More parts getting prepared, some wheel caps, car trim.



Wheels are getting prepared for primer





Also the bumpers and side panels etc are getting pretty close to be ready for primer.







Lastly, just a shot of how the car is standing



Thanks for viewing!

[Adamowsky]

Update: Today I'v pretty much sanded all the panels ready for spraying. Currently halfway through preping the bumpers. Also took off the rest of the wheels that need refurbishing. Hopefully I'll have it all ready for priming in 2 days or so. I also ordered a exhaust pipe, I will run a straight pipe from centre box for better sound After all above is complete I will respray the whole car, there is a lot of imperfections there and there that just bug me. After it's done I'll even get the car a cover! haha BTW sorry for no pics, yep I know... Pictures or gtfo, in this case I'll just gtfo and bring pictures in next update

[Adamowsky]

Thanks Bildick!

UPDATE: Did a bit of progress today. Let me explain with pictures

I made up a little bracket for the air filter, while I'm in the progress of making my airbox.



Fixed a very large paint chip on the door, while I was driving on motorway. A stone from person in front picked up and smashed straight into my door. Cracked paint straight to bare metal.



Preparing side panels for spraying



Repaired dent that I had just below taillight, sprayed every repair in matt black paint so the repair doesn't rust while it's waiting to be sprayed.



Some more dent/deep scratch fixing



And a ass shot to finish off, w124 looks so mean without rear bumper. Would totally rock it like that with just rear diffuser if it was a drift car

[Bildick]

looks awsome cant wait to see more

[Adamowsky]

Hey guys I need your opinions. I'm respraying my lower part of car. Side trim and bumpers, and I'm wondering. Should I leave original color scheme and leave top of car gloss? and lower part matt? Or should I do lower part in full gloss too? That's what I'm thinking of doing. Spraying it full gloss. Was also considering gun metal bumpers but with the inside of bumpers original color. Let me know what y'all think

[Adamowsky]

I'm currently bagging my 300ce and so far I have about $1100 into it and expect to be around $1500 when completed.

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Thanks, that's just about 1000 pounds. Kind of what I expected

This is probably the best thread about air ride install and price i ever read.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3489001

Thanks man, I added it to favorites. Will give it a proper read soon.

That fucking picture is amazing! Looks awesome! What kind of camera did you use?

Hey man, I used my dad's iPhone 4.

[PastaBatman]

That fucking picture is amazing! Looks awesome! What kind of camera did you use?

[Junya]

Thank you guys!

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Hey guys, not really an update. Just wanted to say the TAX's finished on the benz. And the car isn't really being used so I'm thinking I might as well go full retard on it right now.
Instead of taking off 1 wheel at a time and spraying, I'll just take the remaining 3 wheels off (2 done). And spray them at 1 go.

A to do list:

1. Finish refurbishing wheels
2. Fix up paint work (scratches, any dents.)
3. Get adapter or modify current adapter so I can fit my wooden Nardi Torino
4. Clean and dye leather seats inside
5. Get 20mm wheel spacers for the back
6. Delete backbox, run two straight pipes from centre
7. Fix up surface rust inside engine bay, spray. Overall clean
8. Finish off custom airbox
9. Underseal
10. Get a decent stereo system
11. Get new door step trim
12. Buy new track off end, then go for alignment
13. Buy new drive belt vibration damper
14. When most of the above is finished, detail car. Leave it under a cover for 15 years. Come back after years, and be able to insure it for a reasonable price.

Also, got a question. How much roughly is a airbag setup? I was having a look, and mechanical parts seem to go for a fair price. It's the managment bit that so pricey right?

This is probably the best thread about air ride install and price i ever read.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3489001

[MikeyRa]

I'm currently bagging my 300ce and so far I have about $1100 into it and expect to be around $1500 when completed.

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[Adamowsky]

Thank you guys!

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Hey guys, not really an update. Just wanted to say the TAX's finished on the benz. And the car isn't really being used so I'm thinking I might as well go full retard on it right now.
Instead of taking off 1 wheel at a time and spraying, I'll just take the remaining 3 wheels off (2 done). And spray them at 1 go.

A to do list:

1. Finish refurbishing wheels
2. Fix up paint work (scratches, any dents.)
3. Get adapter or modify current adapter so I can fit my wooden Nardi Torino
4. Clean and dye leather seats inside
5. Get 20mm wheel spacers for the back
6. Delete backbox, run two straight pipes from centre
7. Fix up surface rust inside engine bay, spray. Overall clean
8. Finish off custom airbox
9. Underseal
10. Get a decent stereo system
11. Get new door step trim
12. Buy new track off end, then go for alignment
13. Buy new drive belt vibration damper
14. When most of the above is finished, detail car. Leave it under a cover for 15 years. Come back after years, and be able to insure it for a reasonable price.

Also, got a question. How much roughly is a airbag setup? I was having a look, and mechanical parts seem to go for a fair price. It's the managment bit that so pricey right?

[Nate.]

Cars looking great man!

[Chris Godfrey]

Looks cool man

[bks]

Your car is starting to look awesome Adam.

[Adamowsky]

Thanks guys, here is a little update. I put in a ipod connection in the car, while I was at that. I cleaned the driver's side of the carpet. Also on one of the picture's you can see both wheels now sprayed on one side. I know progress is veryyy slow, but I haven't got much time due to house renovation like I mentioned before. Something else I'v done is installed a new air filter, mainly for noise. And today I mocked up a airbox/heatshield for it, I will make it out of sheet metal soon

Before

After




Ipod connection install


Sprayed wheels


Mocked up airbox out of cardboard


So yeah that's it guys, just another boring update. Happy Easter Stanceworks!

[redciv1]

Love that color.