Has anyone "shaved" their W123?
Has anyone "shaved" their W123?
I look at new cars and they have no molding. I look at custom cars and older high-end cars and they have no molding.
Does anyone have any pictures of a W123 without molding?
Also, looked at recessed / shaved door handles. Not sure on that one yet. Any snappies out there on this one too?
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Looking at getting rid of the molding altogether.
I look at new cars and they have no molding. I look at custom cars and older high-end cars and they have no molding.
Does anyone have any pictures of a W123 without molding?
Also, looked at recessed / shaved door handles. Not sure on that one yet. Any snappies out there on this one too?
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Those red buttons? I have a bunch of them, enough for one piece of molding if you want them if I go that route. They are only .10 a pop or so new.
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Someone on STD or PP was running a w123 with no cladding, I think jenryus? The guy with the hillbilly w/ bugeyes as his avatar.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-25-2015, 02:19 PM #4The official term is *red monkey assholes*.
Someone on STD or PP was running a w123 with no cladding, I think jenryus? The guy with the hillbilly w/ bugeyes as his avatar.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
(08-25-2015, 02:19 PM)Simpler=Better The official term is *red monkey assholes*.
Someone on STD or PP was running a w123 with no cladding, I think jenryus? The guy with the hillbilly w/ bugeyes as his avatar.
I think I know who you mean, but the spelling of the name is off a hair. I will stumble into him. Thanks Ryan.
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
(08-25-2015, 02:19 PM)Simpler=Better The official term is *red monkey assholes*.
Someone on STD or PP was running a w123 with no cladding, I think jenryus? The guy with the hillbilly w/ bugeyes as his avatar.
I think I know who you mean, but the spelling of the name is off a hair. I will stumble into him. Thanks Ryan.
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
I kinda like mine because it keeps my doors from all dinged up.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
I've seen one as well, but can't remember who did away with it...
I kinda like mine because it keeps my doors from all dinged up.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
here is a CD pic that I took off the web. Mi[img]file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Brian/My%20Documents/My%20Pictures/Coupe.JPG[/img]ne is also shaved but it aint ready to post[img]file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Brian/My%20Documents/My%20Pictures/Coupe.JPG[/img]
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Thanks ! I like it ... Wonder if that blasted drip edge / "A" pillar molding could be shaved off too?
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
BTW, when you welded over the "A" pillar - gutter molding/drip edge, was it simply just one weld, or was it more involved? It's been around 4 years since I had to remove and replace that molding and I only recall a pinch weld at the top - roof line.
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Thanks again ! I like the shaved look ... even getting rid of the very bottom molding looks good.
BTW, when you welded over the "A" pillar - gutter molding/drip edge, was it simply just one weld, or was it more involved? It's been around 4 years since I had to remove and replace that molding and I only recall a pinch weld at the top - roof line.
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
It was the first time I leaded but it was pretty easy. Lots of how to videos on the web
It took a long time cause I did a little at a time, so I wouldn't warp it. At the time my skills were not that good but it was something I could manage if I did a section at a time
It was the first time I leaded but it was pretty easy. Lots of how to videos on the web
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(^^ not my car)
i have gone a ways down this road too. pretty content by this point running with no body trim at all but i haven't filled the holes. even the A/C pillar trim is gone and i don't miss it. a couple of funky body features are revealed this way but what are you gonna do.
english red rat rod 1977 240D, OM617.952 burning B99.9, iron 4-speed & 2.88 diff, 195/60/R14 on alloys, 5mph bumpers, battery in the trunk, 25mm swaybar, 4x ECE H4 lamps, double brake lamps, deleted sunroof, export zoll & california blue plates
(^^ not my car)
i have gone a ways down this road too. pretty content by this point running with no body trim at all but i haven't filled the holes. even the A/C pillar trim is gone and i don't miss it. a couple of funky body features are revealed this way but what are you gonna do.
english red rat rod 1977 240D, OM617.952 burning B99.9, iron 4-speed & 2.88 diff, 195/60/R14 on alloys, 5mph bumpers, battery in the trunk, 25mm swaybar, 4x ECE H4 lamps, double brake lamps, deleted sunroof, export zoll & california blue plates
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