Operation Dirty Penny - '75 Merc 240D

[speakerboy]

That's amazing work on the intake right there. I'm so pumped to see what it looks like when you're done!

I'm not sure how the engine bay of the 115 is set up, but every single one of my 123's rusted underneath the battery in the top left corner (if you're looking at the bay from the front bumper). 3 pieces of metal come together there, and it seems like a hotbed for major rot.

[dineno]

That's amazing work on the intake right there. I'm so pumped to see what it looks like when you're done!

I'm not sure how the engine bay of the 115 is set up, but every single one of my 123's rusted underneath the battery in the top left corner (if you're looking at the bay from the front bumper). 3 pieces of metal come together there, and it seems like a hotbed for major rot.

The intake manifold has been a hellish ride to say the least, but its coming along.

It's pretty similar on the 115, the battery tray rotted through. I had planned on relocating it to the trunk anyway and since the whole bay is getting shaved everything has to be cleaned up regardless.

[bennkishh]

Good god you don't play around. You have a slew of things that i can't wait to see lol.

[mike-81-240d]

I was planning on watching porn before going to bed, but I've decided that it won't be needed anymore.

[1jze30]

Making progress bruda, I wish I had an epic garage with a 50s rolls and time on my hands

[dineno]

Making progress bruda, I wish I had an epic garage with a 50s rolls and time on my hands

You mean 30's Rolls Royce lol

My problem is definitely not having enough time though. I work 50 hours a week at the office on top of running 3 businesses of my own and I still have to find the time to work on these projects. I don't sleep much to say the least

[Ducaud]

pure awesomeness

[dineno]

Slowly plugging away at cleaning up the metal in the interior. Not like any of it is going to be visible (I plan on covering it all with raw steel or aluminum bomber style and brown leather everywhere) but I'm very anal about the car having everything in good shape. So all the rust spots are getting fixed and it's getting all new floor pans.

[1jze30]

You mean 30's Rolls Royce lol

My problem is definitely not having enough time though. I work 50 hours a week at the office on top of running 3 businesses of my own and I still try to find the time to work on these projects. I don't sleep much to say the least

Yeah I found your other thread and seen its age and thought about editing my post lol
But I rekon I'll just wear it......that's right I fucked up!.........but the work you have done in such a short period of time with working those hours. Toys cost money, currently working a fulltime and a casual jobs to bank some dollar for my POS

[veedubbin]

Such a bitchin garage! I love what you're doing here.

[dineno]

So we got another Merc today...

...and yes, it's a coupe W114

[12vsex]

I applaud you man , the details are what make a car better . I dont think I blinked threw all 7 pages so far . Just keeps getting better and better ! I love the idea of brown leather over everything , that will look great with the raw metals. Raw materials ftw

[aLaFleur]

You have a killer vision with the sedan and I can't wait to see what you come up with for the coupe. We're going to have to organize a shoot at sowo for sure.

[dineno]

You have a killer vision with the sedan and I can't wait to see what you come up with for the coupe. We're going to have to organize a shoot at sowo for sure.

I'm always up for a shoot, PM me your contact info

[dineno]

Just about got everything ready for the motor to come out last night, will probably pull it tonight. Then probably going to soda blast the bay and weld fill all the extra holes and grooves. Subframe and everything else will be coming out too for paint, will be doing gloss black for that.