C126 AKA Uncle Phil

[GTShunter]

My man 2chainz!

[volkswagger84]

looks to be a pretty decent car! I have always found two door Mercs to be quite interesting.

Thanks homie. I hope this car turns out as i vision it. Only thing that really worries me is the whole single chain dual chain. everytime i think about it i just think about 2 chainz lol

[Robitussin]

looks to be a pretty decent car! I have always found two door Mercs to be quite interesting.

[volkswagger84]

So i went ahead and snapped some pics of the work i want to do. Just so everyone gets familiar with the car. it looks good from afar in pics but sometimes pics makes it look better than what it really is. But still for 800 bucks i think i did damn good onto the pics



So i want to get the front seats dyed dark blue again. Thank god they aren't ripped up so it makes it a little cheaper to do. Both passenger and driver seat are faded. Driver worst than passenger of course.





These are the Burlwood pieces i'd like to replace. I've also seen online from the same manufactuer that makes the replacements have the Burlwood horn button as well. Which will replace the OEM foam one. I think it would look pretty darn cool imo.



I am also going to get these reupolstered. A buddy of mine knows a guy that can do it fairly cheap. He also is going to dye the front seats as well.



i want to pull this door panel and get him to redye the blue here also. i have to fix the hinge on this door also because it sags a bit. Also replacing the Burlwood here because it is cracked.



i have been pulling this foam stuff off little by little its been a bit windy past couple days and the stuff gets in my slanted eyes unfortunatley. i want to dynamat it once its finished.



i have to figure out why these wires are jumped as well. I am not sure why they are but there are 2 of them that are like this.



I have to fix this leak here in the powersteering pump and also the line on the other side of it leaks also



heres a pic of the whole motor. i want to replace that airhose and also clean up all the wiring. I would like to do somewhat of a mild wire tuck.i just have to figure out exactly which wire is which.



looks like a belt is missing in the front as well. i am not sure exactly what it is. i havent really took a real good look. i think it may be for the a/c compressor. if it isnt and any of you fellas know exactly off the top what it is Id really like to know!! lol



Here is another angle of the motor. In my opinion the valve cover area looks fairly dry. there isnt much of any oil or moisture coming from the gaskets. Any other opinions?




I know it terrible phone pics so its hard to really get a look at the valve cover areas.

Once again, thank you guys for your opinions and comments. Any additional advice is always good with me!! Thanks for following my build

[volkswagger84]

Its amazing what a little elbow grease can do ! Always wanted to see one of these done up well. My brother Just bought a w126 definitely using this as a push to get him to slam it asap . I love the OEM wheels , looks so good .

I really appreciate the love man. Like I say. I've had a w124, my cousin has had a few of them as well. Having the chance to get a c126 for me is rare. I had to jump on it. Plus i think its different then what most people have also. I saw your new wheel set up you were test fitting on your IG account. Your car is gonna look so sick man.

[volkswagger84]

Coupe 126 have different headlights then sedan.

There are no aftermarket lights for coupes.

The only thing you'll find is Oem euro lights, which are super valuable.

And thats all i could find were the OEM ones. I didnt know if the us spec replacements would be cheaper or not.

Balls, I should have figured it was something like that.

finding parts for this thing isnt too hard. Its just the damn headlights are the issue lol. maybe ill try yahoo japan. they usually have hard to find things.

[Oh Damn, it's Sam]

Coupe 126 have different headlights then sedan.

There are now aftermarket lights for coupes.

The only thing you'll find is Oem euro lights, which are super valuable.

Balls, I should have figured it was something like that.

[mike-81-240d]

I think a lot of people get them of eBay. You will have to do a bit of rewiring at the headlamp socket, but it's nothing too arduous: http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W126EuroLights

Coupe 126 have different headlights then sedan.

There are no aftermarket lights for coupes.

The only thing you'll find is Oem euro lights, which are super valuable.

[mike-81-240d]

KYB stands for keep your bilsteins.

[12vsex]

Its amazing what a little elbow grease can do ! Always wanted to see one of these done up well. My brother Just bought a w126 definitely using this as a push to get him to slam it asap . I love the OEM wheels , looks so good .

[GTShunter]

Haha it's cool. Times are hard. The centras are 16x7. PM me your cell and I'll text you a pic. They were powdercoated awhile ago. I have friends in Richmond area too.

[volkswagger84]

The KYB gas struts suck in my opinion. I do not like how they ride at all. Your car is coming along nicely. I look forward to seeing it's progress.

There's a white late model c126 in my neighborhood that's been forsale for months. I think it'll look good on the centra wheels i have Laying around.

Also, where in VA are you from? I'm from the 757 area.

Yeah i just read a couple reviews. Im going to go with the Bilsteins like Sam had suggested. Send me a pic of your centras man. Id like to dream a little bit. And if the price is right i may just buy them haha. Also, i live outside of Richmond, Va in Mechanicsville. Im originally from Maryland though. I moved down here about a year ago for work and end just recently lost my job. Boo Hoo right? lol

[volkswagger84]

I think a lot of people get them of eBay. You will have to do a bit of rewiring at the headlamp socket, but it's nothing too arduous: http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W126EuroLights

im gonna have to check that out man. wiring doesnt seem to be that hard. i really appreciate the help man! love your car too lol (i think ive said that already)

[GTShunter]

The KYB gas struts suck in my opinion. I do not like how they ride at all. Your car is coming along nicely. I look forward to seeing it's progress.

There's a white late model c126 in my neighborhood that's been forsale for months. I think it'll look good on the centra wheels i have Laying around.

Also, where in VA are you from? I'm from the 757 area.

[Oh Damn, it's Sam]

I think a lot of people get them off eBay. You will have to do a bit of rewiring at the headlamp socket, but it's nothing too arduous: http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W126EuroLights