Side molding removal?
Side molding removal?
03-06-2009, 11:12 AM
#1
Gasoline Fumes
03-06-2009, 11:12 AM #1Anybody remove the side molding from a W123? I think it would look better without it. Yes, I'm aware there would be holes left behind.
03-06-2009, 05:41 PM
#2
(03-06-2009, 11:12 AM)Gasoline Fumes Anybody remove the side molding from a W123? I think it would look better without it. Yes, I'm aware there would be holes left behind.
I think the utility far outweighs any of the looks one can gain. I *DO* like the AMG black out on the chrome.....
![[Image: amg_coupe_2-tone.jpg]](http://daddytypes.com/archive/amg_coupe_2-tone.jpg)
PS - I created a new forum based on this thread
This post was last modified: 03-06-2009, 05:41 PM by winmutt.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
(03-06-2009, 11:12 AM)Gasoline Fumes Anybody remove the side molding from a W123? I think it would look better without it. Yes, I'm aware there would be holes left behind.
I think the utility far outweighs any of the looks one can gain. I *DO* like the AMG black out on the chrome.....
PS - I created a new forum based on this thread
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
ForcedInduction
03-07-2009, 05:06 AM
#3
I agree, the strips protect against accidental door bumps very well.
03-08-2009, 10:00 AM
#4
(03-06-2009, 05:41 PM)winmutt PS - I created a new forum based on this threadI was wondering where to put this!
I'm not really too concerned about dings. What I am concerned about is the ridge that runs along the molding and how it will look so close to the other ridge above it.
I will be blacking-out some chrome.
Gasoline Fumes
03-08-2009, 10:00 AM #4(03-06-2009, 05:41 PM)winmutt PS - I created a new forum based on this threadI was wondering where to put this!
I'm not really too concerned about dings. What I am concerned about is the ridge that runs along the molding and how it will look so close to the other ridge above it.
I will be blacking-out some chrome.
03-08-2009, 10:14 AM
#5
This post was last modified: 03-08-2009, 10:14 AM by winmutt.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
I was wondering about how to do this. Will gun blueing work? http://www.bosesguns.com/product_p/bir13425.htm, Says it will do chrome parts.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
03-09-2009, 12:18 AM
#6
(03-08-2009, 10:14 AM)winmutt I was wondering about how to do this. Will gun blueing work? http://www.bosesguns.com/product_p/bir13425.htm, Says it will do chrome parts.
Try it and let me know! I was just going to lightly sand and paint it. Is all the trim chrome or is some of it stainless?
Gasoline Fumes
03-09-2009, 12:18 AM #6(03-08-2009, 10:14 AM)winmutt I was wondering about how to do this. Will gun blueing work? http://www.bosesguns.com/product_p/bir13425.htm, Says it will do chrome parts.
Try it and let me know! I was just going to lightly sand and paint it. Is all the trim chrome or is some of it stainless?
03-09-2009, 08:48 AM
#7
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
Its all chrome afaik BUT the center strip is rubber/plastic. Painting over this will probably flake, painting around it is almost certainly going to show some chrome. I am finding out about staining the chrome. It might require a little sanding, we'll see.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
04-23-2009, 09:20 PM
#8
This is something I am considering as well, ive got a slight bend in the trunk from some accident which is amplified by the trim. I think the wagon still looks pretty good.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
Came across this ebay sale a while back and pirated the pics. Wagon with no trim on it, looks like the owner was in mid something, since all the holes are there.
This is something I am considering as well, ive got a slight bend in the trunk from some accident which is amplified by the trim. I think the wagon still looks pretty good.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
04-24-2009, 03:05 AM
#9
'78 300D, OM617.912: 4spd manual, TB03 at 10PSI, 26*BTDC, DV's turned, HVAC, emissions system removed, e-fan, short ram, 3" downpipe to straight exhaust, W126 Bendix brakes, MR2 Spyder seats. 2890lbs
When I pulled mine, it sort of gave it a stripped down military look.
'78 300D, OM617.912: 4spd manual, TB03 at 10PSI, 26*BTDC, DV's turned, HVAC, emissions system removed, e-fan, short ram, 3" downpipe to straight exhaust, W126 Bendix brakes, MR2 Spyder seats. 2890lbs
04-29-2009, 08:24 AM
#10
(04-24-2009, 03:05 AM)kamel When I pulled mine, it sort of gave it a stripped down military look.
I removed all the side molding off of my wagon, It was a little more work than what I was hoping for. To fill in all of the holes I spot welded all of them and then grinded them all smooth. It was really time consuming and I wouldnt recommend it unless you were going to be repainting the car.
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
(04-24-2009, 03:05 AM)kamel When I pulled mine, it sort of gave it a stripped down military look.
I removed all the side molding off of my wagon, It was a little more work than what I was hoping for. To fill in all of the holes I spot welded all of them and then grinded them all smooth. It was really time consuming and I wouldnt recommend it unless you were going to be repainting the car.
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
05-17-2009, 11:18 AM
#11
(04-24-2009, 03:05 AM)kamel When I pulled mine, it sort of gave it a stripped down military look.
How did you handle the molding on the trunk? On the wagons, I can see things would work out well and look good, but on the sedan, the molding is kind of the handle for the trunk, and it looks "weird" without it on there.
Did you leave it there and just remove the side pieces?
I was thinking of trying to adapt some trunk molding from a 300sd that does not have the full chrome all around. The trunk molding on there ends just beyond what can be considered the handle portion.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(04-24-2009, 03:05 AM)kamel When I pulled mine, it sort of gave it a stripped down military look.
How did you handle the molding on the trunk? On the wagons, I can see things would work out well and look good, but on the sedan, the molding is kind of the handle for the trunk, and it looks "weird" without it on there.
Did you leave it there and just remove the side pieces?
I was thinking of trying to adapt some trunk molding from a 300sd that does not have the full chrome all around. The trunk molding on there ends just beyond what can be considered the handle portion.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
05-18-2009, 11:13 AM
#12
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
I removed everything off the back of the wagone except that metal piece that holds the license plate lights, it was tricky seperating the molding from that but it worked out. I will try to take some pictures and post them. I also removed all emblems and instead used 210 chassis emblems because they are smaller and cooler looking print.
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
05-24-2009, 02:28 AM
#13
(05-17-2009, 11:18 AM)dropnosky How did you handle the molding on the trunk? On the wagons, I can see things would work out well and look good, but on the sedan, the molding is kind of the handle for the trunk, and it looks "weird" without it on there.
Did you leave it there and just remove the side pieces?
I was thinking of trying to adapt some trunk molding from a 300sd that does not have the full chrome all around. The trunk molding on there ends just beyond what can be considered the handle portion.
I bought one of those 300SD trim pieces from the junkyard. It's too curved to really fit the W123 trunk lid, it won't sit flat against it.
Gasoline Fumes
05-24-2009, 02:28 AM #13(05-17-2009, 11:18 AM)dropnosky How did you handle the molding on the trunk? On the wagons, I can see things would work out well and look good, but on the sedan, the molding is kind of the handle for the trunk, and it looks "weird" without it on there.
Did you leave it there and just remove the side pieces?
I was thinking of trying to adapt some trunk molding from a 300sd that does not have the full chrome all around. The trunk molding on there ends just beyond what can be considered the handle portion.
I bought one of those 300SD trim pieces from the junkyard. It's too curved to really fit the W123 trunk lid, it won't sit flat against it.
05-24-2009, 08:53 PM
#14
GREASY_BEAST
05-24-2009, 08:53 PM #14every W123 that I have seen with the trim removed looked like something from a war-zone. There is just something not right without the trim, maybe its the holes. If you were to do it right and fill every damn hole it might end up looking cool... But unless you can get to the back of each hole, just filling them with weld will allow for rust from the burnt-off paint on the backside...
02-28-2010, 05:47 PM
#15
(05-24-2009, 08:53 PM)GREASY_BEAST every W123 that I have seen with the trim removed looked like something from a war-zone. There is just something not right without the trim, maybe its the holes. If you were to do it right and fill every damn hole it might end up looking cool... But unless you can get to the back of each hole, just filling them with weld will allow for rust from the burnt-off paint on the backside...
Working on my wagon today- You CAN get to the back of all the holes on the cargo end, and if you pull the fender, the front fenders as well. Not sure about the gate and the doors, but with enough work, I don't see why you can't get to those as well.
But why weld? I was thinking it would be easier to just grab a little square of thick plastic, clean the back side, and JB weld it to the back of the panel behind each hole. Then just work from the outside with bondo or fiberglass to fill the hole in. No potential rust problems. Then a nice coat of paint.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(05-24-2009, 08:53 PM)GREASY_BEAST every W123 that I have seen with the trim removed looked like something from a war-zone. There is just something not right without the trim, maybe its the holes. If you were to do it right and fill every damn hole it might end up looking cool... But unless you can get to the back of each hole, just filling them with weld will allow for rust from the burnt-off paint on the backside...
Working on my wagon today- You CAN get to the back of all the holes on the cargo end, and if you pull the fender, the front fenders as well. Not sure about the gate and the doors, but with enough work, I don't see why you can't get to those as well.
But why weld? I was thinking it would be easier to just grab a little square of thick plastic, clean the back side, and JB weld it to the back of the panel behind each hole. Then just work from the outside with bondo or fiberglass to fill the hole in. No potential rust problems. Then a nice coat of paint.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
03-01-2010, 08:15 AM
#16
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
I welded all of mine, if you use any other material it will expand and contract at different rates with hot and cold weather and therefore will crack and in some cases fall out. The doors are not bad to get to, the tailgate gets kind of tricky it all depends on how versitile your welding gun is. One mistake I made though and is something to watch out for is dont go down the line one after another, skip around the car so you dont heat one body panel up too much or it will warp.
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
03-01-2010, 11:55 AM
#17
Did you have to go over the weld filled hole with body filler anyway to get a smooth finish?
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
that makes sense, but you would run into materials compatibility any time you use bondo or body filler anyway, or for that matter, paint. So do the potential benefits of using metal to maintain the same expansion/contraction outweigh the possibility of warpage and interior paint loss and potential internal rust?
Did you have to go over the weld filled hole with body filler anyway to get a smooth finish?
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
03-01-2010, 12:58 PM
#18
hold up, I have not seen any rust starting from the inside yet (work is about 2 years old). Yes I did have to grind down each weld and when all body work was complete a thin layer of filler was applied to areas that required it for a final smooth finish (but this is not bad as long as it is done right, you just cannot use filler to fill a hole). It is important to coat the inside of the holes with some kind of preservative or paint.
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
Well it all depends on how much time you have on your hands, I did this wagon for practice and to see how long the job will
hold up, I have not seen any rust starting from the inside yet (work is about 2 years old). Yes I did have to grind down each weld and when all body work was complete a thin layer of filler was applied to areas that required it for a final smooth finish (but this is not bad as long as it is done right, you just cannot use filler to fill a hole). It is important to coat the inside of the holes with some kind of preservative or paint.
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
03-01-2010, 08:25 PM
#19
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
can you take a picture of the back of your wagon? Im really interested in seeing how that looks with the smaller lettering and no trim.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
03-02-2010, 08:13 AM
#20
Attached Files
Image(s)1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
This is an old picture, about 3 months after it was painted.
Attached Files
Image(s)1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
03-02-2010, 09:02 AM
#21
It looks like you also removed the plastic flare from the bottoms of the doors, that looks good as well.
Is this a two tone? or is that undercoating along the bottom there?
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
I love it! the lettering looks great on there, and I don't think the actual body lines of the wagon lose a thing by removing the molding. I think it cleans it up actually.
It looks like you also removed the plastic flare from the bottoms of the doors, that looks good as well.
Is this a two tone? or is that undercoating along the bottom there?
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
03-02-2010, 09:57 AM
#22
Here are a few more pics, including one recent one.
This post was last modified: 03-02-2010, 09:59 AM by MB TECH.
Attached Files
Image(s)1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
Yes I removed the lower trim as well due to most of it being missing to start with. That is undercoating or like a bedliner material. My bodywork got kind of sloppy on the bottom so I incorporated that to hide the imperfections. Once again this was mainly just an attempt to see how it would turn out, the next one will have a little more time and effort invested in it, but not bad for my first attempt at body work.
Here are a few more pics, including one recent one.
Attached Files
Image(s)1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
03-02-2010, 10:07 AM
#23
Maybe I will try again on my wagon, I like the no molding look enough to try and follow your example down the road. Painting I will leave to a professional.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
no, not bad at all. My first attempt at body work ended up a mixture of liquor, spray paint, stupidity, and finally I had to sell the car quick and dirty to hide my shame from others in my profession.
Maybe I will try again on my wagon, I like the no molding look enough to try and follow your example down the road. Painting I will leave to a professional.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
03-02-2010, 10:17 AM
#24
Here are some progress shots of the sedan. Hoping to paint it soon
This post was last modified: 03-02-2010, 10:19 AM by MB TECH.
Attached Files
Image(s)1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
My wagon I did pay to get sprayed but I am currently doing body work on my 123 sedan and that one I will try to spray myself, this one however is keeping all of the trim since it was all in good condition still. I may black it out though (not sure yet).
Here are some progress shots of the sedan. Hoping to paint it soon
Attached Files
Image(s)1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
03-03-2010, 08:52 PM
#25
What are those rims on it? are you using any kind of spacer?
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
looks really good! you also answered another question I had, which was what a 123 looks like without the bumpers on it.
What are those rims on it? are you using any kind of spacer?
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
03-04-2010, 10:21 AM
#26
Those are wheels from a 211 chassis
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
There are 1/4" spacers up front so the center cap clears, but those are not on in the picture.
Those are wheels from a 211 chassis
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
04-08-2010, 01:12 PM
#27
I took a piece of styrene I had laying around, and made a little plug, then epoxied it to a flat piece. Then I cleaned up the back, and epoxied the flat piece to the back of the panel.
The plug sticks out and the styrene is really easy to work with as far as shaping, so all I have to do is make 100 of these, glue them in, sand them down, and add minimal body filler to complete my trim hole elimination, and not have to worry about warping the panel, or removing paint.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
heres what im doing about the holes left behind-
I took a piece of styrene I had laying around, and made a little plug, then epoxied it to a flat piece. Then I cleaned up the back, and epoxied the flat piece to the back of the panel.
The plug sticks out and the styrene is really easy to work with as far as shaping, so all I have to do is make 100 of these, glue them in, sand them down, and add minimal body filler to complete my trim hole elimination, and not have to worry about warping the panel, or removing paint.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
04-09-2010, 09:13 AM
#28
Attached Files
Image(s)1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
Wow thats a neat idea, let me know how that works out. Maybe I will hold off on paint to see how that works. Heres where I am at.
Attached Files
Image(s)1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
04-13-2010, 10:51 AM
#29
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
I will sand it down and do a primer test on the one hole. I think the styrene is very paint friendly, but im not sure. Ill post back with results.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
06-09-2010, 10:21 PM
#30
I think this sedan looks great without the trim. Chip Foose is right about all these older cars being over chromed.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
heres another picture worthy of being added to this thread along with MB TECH's wagon. Stolen from benzworld.
I think this sedan looks great without the trim. Chip Foose is right about all these older cars being over chromed.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
06-10-2010, 02:21 PM
#31
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
Sure is a lot smoother than mine. Nice pic
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
09-15-2010, 01:15 AM
#33
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
09-15-2010, 01:15 AM #33I really love the naked shape of the car in the first pic of post #28.... this will keep me up at night .... ugh!
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
09-15-2010, 06:44 PM
#34
(09-15-2010, 01:15 AM)Captain America I really love the naked shape of the car in the first pic of post #28.... this will keep me up at night .... ugh!
Its nice to see how it looks without bumpers huuh!
I cant wait to take mine off
ha
1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
09-15-2010, 06:50 PM
#35
(09-14-2010, 11:06 PM)garage Dropnosky, did you ever plug the whole car with styrene?
Howd it work??
Unfortunately, no. Just that one hole. that car was overtaken by events. Space for it disappeared and i sold it.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(09-14-2010, 11:06 PM)garage Dropnosky, did you ever plug the whole car with styrene?
Howd it work??
Unfortunately, no. Just that one hole. that car was overtaken by events. Space for it disappeared and i sold it.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
09-15-2010, 10:31 PM
#36
(09-15-2010, 06:50 PM)dropnosky(09-14-2010, 11:06 PM)garage Dropnosky, did you ever plug the whole car with styrene?
Howd it work??
Unfortunately, no. Just that one hole. that car was overtaken by events. Space for it disappeared and i sold it.
Hmmn, how did the one hole look/last?
I would like to find an alternative way to fill the holes in my car other than spot welding. At least the doors and rear quarter panels.
1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
(09-15-2010, 06:50 PM)dropnosky(09-14-2010, 11:06 PM)garage Dropnosky, did you ever plug the whole car with styrene?
Howd it work??
Unfortunately, no. Just that one hole. that car was overtaken by events. Space for it disappeared and i sold it.
Hmmn, how did the one hole look/last?
I would like to find an alternative way to fill the holes in my car other than spot welding. At least the doors and rear quarter panels.
1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
09-16-2010, 08:46 AM
#37
(09-15-2010, 10:31 PM)garage(09-15-2010, 06:50 PM)dropnosky(09-14-2010, 11:06 PM)garage Dropnosky, did you ever plug the whole car with styrene?
Howd it work??
Unfortunately, no. Just that one hole. that car was overtaken by events. Space for it disappeared and i sold it.
Hmmn, how did the one hole look/last?
I would like to find an alternative way to fill the holes in my car other than spot welding. At least the doors and rear quarter panels.
It looked good, and was still stuck on there. I never got around to sanding it down though. I still have a bunch of styrene scraps if you want em. I could mail them off to you if you want to test it out. Its also available in sheets everywhere, you might be able to get a scrap from a plastics place.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(09-15-2010, 10:31 PM)garage(09-15-2010, 06:50 PM)dropnosky(09-14-2010, 11:06 PM)garage Dropnosky, did you ever plug the whole car with styrene?
Howd it work??
Unfortunately, no. Just that one hole. that car was overtaken by events. Space for it disappeared and i sold it.
Hmmn, how did the one hole look/last?
I would like to find an alternative way to fill the holes in my car other than spot welding. At least the doors and rear quarter panels.
It looked good, and was still stuck on there. I never got around to sanding it down though. I still have a bunch of styrene scraps if you want em. I could mail them off to you if you want to test it out. Its also available in sheets everywhere, you might be able to get a scrap from a plastics place.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
09-16-2010, 09:13 AM
#38
(09-16-2010, 08:46 AM)dropnosky(09-15-2010, 10:31 PM)garage(09-15-2010, 06:50 PM)dropnosky(09-14-2010, 11:06 PM)garage Dropnosky, did you ever plug the whole car with styrene?
Howd it work??
Unfortunately, no. Just that one hole. that car was overtaken by events. Space for it disappeared and i sold it.
Hmmn, how did the one hole look/last?
I would like to find an alternative way to fill the holes in my car other than spot welding. At least the doors and rear quarter panels.
It looked good, and was still stuck on there. I never got around to sanding it down though. I still have a bunch of styrene scraps if you want em. I could mail them off to you if you want to test it out. Its also available in sheets everywhere, you might be able to get a scrap from a plastics place.
Hmm, does this stuff already have the little 'knobs' to fill the hole, or do you need to carve/sand each one to make it fit?
1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
(09-16-2010, 08:46 AM)dropnosky(09-15-2010, 10:31 PM)garage(09-15-2010, 06:50 PM)dropnosky(09-14-2010, 11:06 PM)garage Dropnosky, did you ever plug the whole car with styrene?
Howd it work??
Unfortunately, no. Just that one hole. that car was overtaken by events. Space for it disappeared and i sold it.
Hmmn, how did the one hole look/last?
I would like to find an alternative way to fill the holes in my car other than spot welding. At least the doors and rear quarter panels.
It looked good, and was still stuck on there. I never got around to sanding it down though. I still have a bunch of styrene scraps if you want em. I could mail them off to you if you want to test it out. Its also available in sheets everywhere, you might be able to get a scrap from a plastics place.
Hmm, does this stuff already have the little 'knobs' to fill the hole, or do you need to carve/sand each one to make it fit?
1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
09-16-2010, 01:44 PM
#39
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
09-16-2010, 01:44 PM #39You guys are going to shit when I post a pic of what I plan to fill my holes with. I don't wanna give it away, some of you will be able to guess.... I will post when finished...
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
09-16-2010, 01:54 PM
#41
(09-16-2010, 01:53 PM)winmutt I like filling holes.
THE HOLES ON THE CAR MAN!!!! haha
This post was last modified: 09-16-2010, 01:55 PM by Captain America.
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
09-16-2010, 01:54 PM #41I am not near my car at the moment but can someone count the number of holes real quick for me?
(09-16-2010, 01:53 PM)winmutt I like filling holes.
THE HOLES ON THE CAR MAN!!!! haha
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
09-16-2010, 02:34 PM
#42
(09-16-2010, 01:54 PM)Captain America I am not near my car at the moment but can someone count the number of holes
I think around 100 or so. Probably less, but that should cover all of them
(09-16-2010, 09:13 AM)garage Hmm, does this stuff already have the little 'knobs' to fill the hole, or do you need to carve/sand each one to make it fit?
no knobs, just scrap. Stuff is easy to shape though. I intended to use a wood plug cutter drill bit to make all the knobs fast.
This post was last modified: 09-16-2010, 02:37 PM by JB3.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(09-16-2010, 01:54 PM)Captain America I am not near my car at the moment but can someone count the number of holes
I think around 100 or so. Probably less, but that should cover all of them
(09-16-2010, 09:13 AM)garage Hmm, does this stuff already have the little 'knobs' to fill the hole, or do you need to carve/sand each one to make it fit?
no knobs, just scrap. Stuff is easy to shape though. I intended to use a wood plug cutter drill bit to make all the knobs fast.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
09-16-2010, 02:44 PM
#43
(09-16-2010, 02:34 PM)dropnosky(09-16-2010, 01:54 PM)Captain America I am not near my car at the moment but can someone count the number of holes
I think around 100 or so. Probably less, but that should cover all of them
Haha I was thinking around 60. The price difference for what im buying between 60 and 100 holes would be $40 or $65!
I'm no cheap ass but I would have nothing to do with 20 extra ......'s
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
09-16-2010, 02:44 PM #43(09-16-2010, 02:34 PM)dropnosky(09-16-2010, 01:54 PM)Captain America I am not near my car at the moment but can someone count the number of holes
I think around 100 or so. Probably less, but that should cover all of them
Haha I was thinking around 60. The price difference for what im buying between 60 and 100 holes would be $40 or $65!
I'm no cheap ass but I would have nothing to do with 20 extra ......'s
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
09-16-2010, 02:46 PM
#44
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
this is interesting, what could you be using! can you buy them individually? Just order 60 and make up the difference later if you are short
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
09-16-2010, 04:06 PM
#45
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
09-16-2010, 04:06 PM #45Ha! Its gonna be sweet, especially if I decide to side swipe someone ... That might have just given me away ... They come individually but also in packs of 20. I will count the holes when I get home to the car but I was hoping i could put the order in today since this thread got me all hopped up on getting this done... You f*&kers are making me spend money! lol
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
09-16-2010, 04:23 PM
#47
(09-16-2010, 04:09 PM)dropnosky its not a spike from a leather coat is it?
Thats exactly what i was thinking!
Big ol metal spikes/studs!
(09-16-2010, 02:34 PM)dropnosky(09-16-2010, 01:54 PM)Captain America I am not near my car at the moment but can someone count the number of holes
I think around 100 or so. Probably less, but that should cover all of them
(09-16-2010, 09:13 AM)garage Hmm, does this stuff already have the little 'knobs' to fill the hole, or do you need to carve/sand each one to make it fit?
no knobs, just scrap. Stuff is easy to shape though. I intended to use a wood plug cutter drill bit to make all the knobs fast.
I will be in contact to get that styrene from you..soon.
This post was last modified: 09-16-2010, 04:24 PM by garage.
1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
(09-16-2010, 04:09 PM)dropnosky its not a spike from a leather coat is it?
Thats exactly what i was thinking!
Big ol metal spikes/studs!
(09-16-2010, 02:34 PM)dropnosky(09-16-2010, 01:54 PM)Captain America I am not near my car at the moment but can someone count the number of holes
I think around 100 or so. Probably less, but that should cover all of them
(09-16-2010, 09:13 AM)garage Hmm, does this stuff already have the little 'knobs' to fill the hole, or do you need to carve/sand each one to make it fit?
no knobs, just scrap. Stuff is easy to shape though. I intended to use a wood plug cutter drill bit to make all the knobs fast.
I will be in contact to get that styrene from you..soon.
1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
09-16-2010, 05:28 PM
#48
This post was last modified: 09-16-2010, 05:29 PM by willbhere4u.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
09-16-2010, 05:28 PM #48I used all metal/body filler it sucked! It kept poping out had to put the strips back on in the end! Next time I will just weld them! It looked good for almost a day on my black 300cd with euro lights!
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
09-16-2010, 06:35 PM
#49
http://studsandspikes.com/buy/spike-hex-...of-20.html
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
09-16-2010, 06:35 PM #49Yup!
http://studsandspikes.com/buy/spike-hex-...of-20.html
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
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