n4tbg
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Apr 27, 2012 23:25:54 GMT
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 hi all, bought this car last year after seeing one on here! when i got it it had suffered some rear end damage but was worth repairing. pic of how i got it.  one showing the rear damage.   it had put a slight crease in the rear quater but that was easy to repair.  overal not bad nick its been magazine featured and is quite clean .needed lower front wings repaired due to rust but got two new front wings to go on before it goes to my mates spray shop. its been lowered on hr springs but its nowhere near low enough yet.ive been buying all the bits ready for when it comes back. as it was going to the paint shop.  we also realised that it would be quicker and easier to put a new rear panel on than repair it so my mate had one delivered to his workshop. ive been removing various stuff as well to keep it minimal, mud flaps,3rd brake light,wing mounted indicators,30 years of crud !!!  let me know what you think.ive got loads of parts ready for reassembly and loads of plans. thanks. ;D
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Apr 27, 2012 23:43:20 GMT
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Very nice, and nice to see proper repair work rather than a patchwork of stickers. There's an early 80's Merc, not sure what model, nearby that I used to see everyday. It was mint, then ne day I noticed rear quarter damage, exactly the same as yours. Unfortunately it hasn't been repaired and it's been like that for about a year.
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Project Diary1975 Viva / 1988 T25 Camper / 1989 Mini / 1991 MX5 / 1992 Mini / 1994 Saab 9000 / 1997 Saab 9000 / 2008 Saab 9-5
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dbdb
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Apr 28, 2012 15:00:38 GMT
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Lovely old cars these, especially the 280.
David
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Apr 28, 2012 15:22:08 GMT
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That looks like a belter!
What are your lowering plans, out of interest?
Joe
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n4tbg
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Apr 28, 2012 23:13:45 GMT
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hi thanks for the replies , ive managed to source some period 15" cross spokes that ive had the lips mirror polished and i'm about to respray the centres black gloss. same as these but all black centre. ;D  as for further lowering ive seen some with just standard cut springs,its got hr ones that look quite new so will try a coil at a time until ive reached the desired height.(low). as they're uprated it should be ok. also the exhaust needs to be moved higher. it needs a few bits and pieces but thats the fun of sourcing them.just cant wait to drive it now.!!!!! |
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n4tbg
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Sept 16, 2012 23:49:16 GMT
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quick update,
should be getting the merc back this week if all goes well with the transporter.
only thing that hasnt been painted on it is the roof!
its had two front wings and a whole rear panel that was a nightmare to get.
will get pics on here as soon as its home then its rebuild time and mot fingers crossed.
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Sept 17, 2012 0:38:58 GMT
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nice car , if your springs have a few coils very close together then cut them ones as itll leave the spring in its propper shape , can always get a spring company to make the springs you need,.
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n4tbg
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Sept 23, 2012 21:57:02 GMT
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nice one thanks will do.
;D ;Dgot the car back on friday and all looks good,ive been rebuilding it over the weekend.
ordered some bits off ebay that i need for the trim.
its also developed a huge fuel leak from a pipe by the pump so will hopefully get some pipe on monday to cure it.
I will get some pics when i figure how to do it on the new phone.
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Sept 24, 2012 11:05:08 GMT
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That's a lovely old merc you have there.
Get some more pics up ;D
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n4tbg
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Sept 24, 2012 22:16:42 GMT
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n4tbg
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hi all , finaly managed to get back to finishing the merc after the house extension. heres a pic of car finished paint and up in air trying to sort a major fuel leak  and these were the source of leak  |
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n4tbg
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stripped brakes as they were siezing.  then the interior got stripped ready for newer ones .   new ones fitted slightly darker but can live with it.   also managed to modify and fit a period desmo roofrack  ;D getting there now get brakes sorted and then it should be ready for a mot. then i can properly lower it and fit the wheels ive got for it. |
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Nice job! I love these old W123/W124 series Mercs. :-)
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Lovely car, lovely colour, just lovely!
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n4tbg
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finaly got the mercedes to my local mot station today ?
after going over the car the night before i was pretty sure it wouldnt be a major fail but with older cars you cant be to sure.
in the end it only realy failed on two items.
1.drivers side track control arm was kinked.couldnt tell when on axle stands but was visable up on ramp.
2.missing wheel bolts.i couldnt find them in time so shared them between the four wheels to get me there so no suprise.and an easy fix tomorrow.
will get it re mot'd on my next four off so then i can get out and use it.
cant wait
lastly anyone suggest a exhaust company as ill need a new one soon or good second hand one thanks.
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Very nice! I had an 82 230e when I was in the UK and loved that car. I was going to ship it back stateside but it England decided to eat it away   |
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djefk
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Exhausts can be a pain and expensive to get. Your best bet is to get a stainless system made up, but if its any louder than standard then for some reason it devalues these! Otherwise you spend similar money on a mild steel system
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Onne
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Depending on where you are, the SS exhaust on my W126 was done in Huthwaite near Mansfield.
Same amount of silencers, so fairly quiet. Been on the car for almost 9 years now. Cost £700 in 2004, and still has warranty on it (had a leak at a joint and they fixed it FOC (beer token given for good service of course))
They can make it as quiet as you like, but cost will go up. I take yours will have the twin pipe system front to back like mine as you've got more or less the same engine if I'm not mistaken (M103)
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M110  DOHC 2.8l straight six, 185 ponys. But yes, twin pipes front to back |
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Onne
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Thanks for the correction Jan  .... DOHC... Jealous! |
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1990 Mercedes W126 300SE
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hi all,
DOHC 2.8l straight six, 185 ponys. But yes, twin pipes front to back 
.... DOHC... Jealous!