1984 Mercedes 500SEL Euro

[AMGwheelwhore]

More of the W111!

[hi its me alec]

Had to buff it again because some motherf*cker had to draw a whale on the hood when it was raining

More of the W111!

Some day it will get a nice photoshoot

[hi its me alec]

Yesterday's events... finally prepping for engine swap

[L_O_O_M]

Looking real good. What's your plans for that w108 under the cover?

[hi its me alec]

Looking real good. What's your plans for that w108 under the cover?

That's my friend's 111 coupe. It has a modified 4.5 M117, 4 speed manual, and currently an exploded driveshaft. He was driving it daily until the driveshaft incident a couple weeks ago

[hi its me alec]

[Nagah]

I like your determination but I think you are buffing your car too often.
Everytime when you buff it the clear coat/color gets thinner and one day you will reach the metal.

Buffing twice per year should be plenty enough.

[mtm_motors]

The W126 is absolutely stunning. Makes me wish I still had my Mom's old 420SEL...

That E9 is a beaut as well. Keep up the good work, she's a keeper!

[hi its me alec]

I like your determination but I think you are buffing your car too often.
Everytime when you buff it the clear coat/color gets thinner and one day you will reach the metal.

Buffing twice per year should be plenty enough.

No worries, I haven't used the wool pad or compound in a long time. I've only been polishing and waxing it with foam pad since I've been driving it. If I make it through the paint, I'll be proud of myself.

[GTShunter]

Your friends w111 is the rusty one fs for $9k?

[hi its me alec]

Your friends w111 is the rusty one fs for $9k?

No, I don't think his is for sale. You'd know the car if you saw it... 4 speed manual, V8, gutted, roof damage from people walking on it, decorative leather strap dangling from inside the hood, centras, slammed, etc.

[GTShunter]

this juan huh? Click Here

[hi its me alec]

this juan huh? Click Here

Whoa! Yep, that's the juan. He didn't tell me he made an ad for it, probably because I'm the #1 advocate for him keeping the car

[GTShunter]

LoL thought so. I don't think he REALLY wants to sell it either.

[hi its me alec]

^ Yep

More progress today, took the day off work. Ended up sleeping in until 2pm, but was productive for about 10 hours after that.





nice surprise under the battery tray..




amazing how much space i re-gained after the vacuum.


surface rust on the strut tower


at least the passenger side is sorta clean now




driver's side is not fun..


you know what is fun though? this hockey puck of a cam lobe on the old 5.0L


also started spot blasting the passenger side engine bay. me gusta.