Operation Dirty Penny - '75 Merc 240D

[SnazzyQ]

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[dineno]

A little before and after of the C pillar and the top half of the quarter panel

[L_O_O_M]

Pretty much the plan, rustic copper frozen in time



It's an electroless form of copper plating. The copper is real

What!?!?! that's awesome, makes me think of a few things I want to copper plate. What can I google to find out more about it?

[dineno]

Looks good just like that. Seal it up and call it a day .

Pretty much the plan, rustic copper frozen in time

How do you get that copper effect? it looks awesome.

It's an electroless form of copper plating. The copper is real

[L_O_O_M]

How do you get that copper effect? it looks awesome.

[mikey G]

Looks good just like that. Seal it up and call it a day .

[d0wse]

Oh my yes

[dineno]

Andddd another...

[SnazzyQ]

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[dineno]

I'll just throw this little teaser up here...

[aLaFleur]

Good call, these oil pans sits way too low and the transmission has plenty of clearance in the tunnel to raise everything.

Yep! I raised mine a few inches and welded a skid plate in when I still had the stock drivetrain. Took me three oil pans before I got fed up and did it though.

[dineno]

Raise your motor mounts while you have it out. It's a good idea. I know from experience.

Good call, these oil pans sits way too low and the transmission has plenty of clearance in the tunnel to raise everything.

[aLaFleur]

Raise your motor mounts while you have it out. It's a good idea. I know from experience.

[dineno]

I wore I wouldn't work on the car until after the start of the New Year, but the itch took hold. Dropped the subframe real quick today. These bushings have seen better days thats for sure. I'll drop the rear next and then soda blast the remainder of the chassis, fix the rust, and primer all the hidden portions before putting the car back together.

[dineno]

Dude your build so far is inspiring. Just the fact that you're still moving forward after seeing the condition of those floors makes me second guess giving up on my e28! Keep up the good work, in 1000% subscribed to this thread!!!!!!

I never let some rust get to me, just some welding and primer and it's as good as new

that copper look might be a bit much tho

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It won't be polished copper, more of a slightly brushed patina copper. I plan to let it dull and oxidize brownish then sea it before it turns green