1994 w124 220 cabrio restoration
Hi everyone,
This is my first thread though I have been reading up on bits for a while...
I am currently (trying to) restore a W124 E220 cabrio for the last year, my sl 450 is in hibernation while this project consumes my time....
Problems include as per usual W124 stuff
Rot lower front wings behind headlamps and inner wings (have welded them myself) rust minimal other areas so not bad
Jacking points rusty but only surface so have stripped off the body kit and treated them to some ag and rusteater
Mechanics are mostly complete now - have changed shocks, brake discs, pads, oil, filter, gearbox oil and filter, plugs, leads, and brake hoses.
I have fixed the fan, (brushes) and replaced the temp sender, and fixed the temperature display unit.
PROBLEMS YET TO FIX .....
Hood ...does not work at all , checked fuses and cannot open it from spanner manually.... I think power is there as unit lights up when catches are released? was working a year ago. I need to get into the soft top compartment to change the shocks? Is there anyone that knows how to get the compartment up?
Rear headrests in up position- lights on but not flashing & will not lower I have tried holding the button up etc....?
Wiring..... seems like some wires have burnt out- to the brake resevoir etc, am gong to try and trace these back and repair.
Bodywork will need body kit and front wings resprayed to finish.
Hoping to get it back on the road by the summer hopefully.... if anyone is interested I can upload some photos .....THANKS
should look much better lowered
