W124 Restoration

[Jagogen]

Great work, Impressed!

 

[C43AMG]

Brilliant Dash, you must be very pleased ?

 

[d w124]

Cheers chaps I am very pleased,the car has a lot of presence

The only downer is that the car spent couple of years under the cover and it has not done any good to that fresh paint.Nothing a machine polish can't sort anyway

 

[d w124]

How much did the spray job cost as it looks like

The bodywork and paint cost me 3.5k,Londons prices are crazy so I'd say find someone your end

 

[rigel]

I've just spent the last hour reading the whole thread and really enjoyed it.
All credit to you Dash and well done.
I love the car and its colour, but I especially like those seats.
Great work, I salute you.
R.

 

[RKC-benz]

I read a PH thread (link below) on an S124 restoration earlier today. I'm sure many others have already read it... It seems there are a few of us putting super-effort into these lovely old S124 motors.

This man is another major investor in his old bus...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...i=0&nmt=Titivating+my+Mercedes+124&mid=180584

 

[chriss428]

Looking good mate :-D

 

[d w124]

Put some 18s on today,and yes they'll be coming out as the ride is not my liking

It looks nice on 18s though

 

[d w124]

Also got one of these for it,handmade by Hanz Gruber hahahah

 

[adile220]

Awesome job!

Them seats are simply amazing!!

Look forward to seeing it in the metal - im in Bromley, Kent which I understand is not too far away from you.

Best.

Adil

 

[d w124]

Look forward to seeing it in the metal - im in Bromley

I'm just of Bromley road SE6

 

[d w124]

Drivers mirror from a LHD turned up today :bannana::bannana:

 

[mazza]

Hello mate

Here's some numbers for you, she's beautifully balanced for an old girl

these are the weights with the trial springs



chat soon

 

[grober]

Also got one of these for it,handmade by Hanz Gruber hahahah

AMG the company that specialises in making your car go faster by lightening your wallet.

 

[d w124]

AMG the company that specialises in making your car go faster by lightening your wallet.

Good job I didn't go for anything Brabus then

 

[d w124]

Got the 17s back and will lower it a bit more

Haven't seen one of these around for a while

 

[mazza]

Got the 17s back and will lower it a bit more

Hello mate

yep, ride height needs fine tuning

The ride probably feels softer at the wheel with the slightly higher tyre profile

I worked out the spring rates and calculated the wheel rate for the proposed springs, i think you are going to like what i have planned...hehe

chat soon

 

[500E]

Your car looks epic dude I love it

 

[Zacne]

Nice build and a proper commitment to your favourite car for all these years!
Re ride height I think you have to address the rear axle height only as the front looks good (not too low to keep some comfort)

 

[aghajaved]

old thread. just watching it and must say nice restoration