This is a 124 !TopCat wrote:That Merc has quite wide panel gaps - have you all its history?
is all OK? Has it had a crump?
Honest John at DT swears by W123s!
selling a mercedes e320 coupe
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When you getting the rims on the car want to see it, defo get a coil off the rear
The new 335 looks nice but im more interested in the merc lol
The new 335 looks nice but im more interested in the merc lol
1989 325i touring - eventual track car project - maybe for sale
1973 2002 - joint resto with a mate
1982 316 - m20b25 shitty on the outside shiney on the inside
2005 330i - Clubsport individual
1973 2002 - joint resto with a mate
1982 316 - m20b25 shitty on the outside shiney on the inside
2005 330i - Clubsport individual
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I need to split them and get them refurbished. Can't decide which way to go with them. Thinking original finish meh.
I also need a set of wobble bolts.
Yea it's a 124, citizen Khan has a 123.
I also need a set of wobble bolts.
Yea it's a 124, citizen Khan has a 123.
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I reckon keep them original, silver centers polished lip, simple and clean plus its in keeping with the chrome accents on the car
Must admit i prefer the older mercs with the upright headlights more but i used to get a lift every so often from school by a loaded mates mum, (these were expensive cars new after all) she had a convertible one of these in the same colour combo and i have a soft spot for them
Must admit i prefer the older mercs with the upright headlights more but i used to get a lift every so often from school by a loaded mates mum, (these were expensive cars new after all) she had a convertible one of these in the same colour combo and i have a soft spot for them
1989 325i touring - eventual track car project - maybe for sale
1973 2002 - joint resto with a mate
1982 316 - m20b25 shitty on the outside shiney on the inside
2005 330i - Clubsport individual
1973 2002 - joint resto with a mate
1982 316 - m20b25 shitty on the outside shiney on the inside
2005 330i - Clubsport individual
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cheers si, i have always loved these as a kid , love this shape of merc witht he square styling, the later ones with the twin lights never really liked and the new new ones all look a bit chintzy, but they are all good cars.
only really driven mine a hand full of times, you really appreciate the wafting and comical acceleration (for what it is) when you engage the kickdown. i genuinely like my merc, but my e21 track monster is going to need even more funds then i imagined so i will have to sell this beauty at one point.
Still though the fun is always in the building and shiny stuff is awesome.
I have finally got the rims refurbished and all that's left to do is basically put the bolts in.
Firstly had to get them blasted off and i got them to repolish the rims as they all had scratches and marks.

bare alloy and polish lips looks so awesome,

id have just clear coated them but as i want some longevity that wasnt really an option. So I took the rims over to Mals customs to get sprayed in a decent colour. i spent literally minutes with a whole bunch of paint chips and settled on a very light mercedes gold, but mal didnt like it so he added a bit more silver in and I'm absolutely chuffed with the finish and colour..



just waiting till the end of the month now for some tyres, I'm a little worried that such a big car will look right on 17s but then again I'm not after a gangster pimp look just oem+ i think it will be sufficient.
only really driven mine a hand full of times, you really appreciate the wafting and comical acceleration (for what it is) when you engage the kickdown. i genuinely like my merc, but my e21 track monster is going to need even more funds then i imagined so i will have to sell this beauty at one point.
Still though the fun is always in the building and shiny stuff is awesome.
I have finally got the rims refurbished and all that's left to do is basically put the bolts in.
Firstly had to get them blasted off and i got them to repolish the rims as they all had scratches and marks.

bare alloy and polish lips looks so awesome,

id have just clear coated them but as i want some longevity that wasnt really an option. So I took the rims over to Mals customs to get sprayed in a decent colour. i spent literally minutes with a whole bunch of paint chips and settled on a very light mercedes gold, but mal didnt like it so he added a bit more silver in and I'm absolutely chuffed with the finish and colour..



just waiting till the end of the month now for some tyres, I'm a little worried that such a big car will look right on 17s but then again I'm not after a gangster pimp look just oem+ i think it will be sufficient.
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are you sure of that door panel gap? nO CRUMPS?
Sorry Yes Mobster I meant W124!!
Sorry Yes Mobster I meant W124!!
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Panel gap- think I have correct photo this time! Yes sorry I W124 (as well)

Panel gap- think I have correct photo this time! Yes sorry I W124 (as well)
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ohhh... that plastic panel bit is missing a clip on the end, so it does stick out a bit, I need to get round to that.
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Its more like a distinguished gentleman express
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Definitely a blinged pimp mobile with those wheels!
1983 316 Pustergrun - track sluG!
1982 Saphirblau Baur 325i
Cars all gone!
1982 Saphirblau Baur 325i
Cars all gone!