[V-16]

Speedy, if i remember right, your car had alloys on them right? Your car was originally off white with the black racing stripes isnt it?

[speedy]

Originally Posted by V-16

Speedy, if i remember right, your car had alloys on them right? Your car was originally off white with the black racing stripes isnt it?

yes bhai, the car belonged to the famous actor mr Raj kumar. it was white with black stripes his trademark colours. now the car is in navy blue. it had the amg kit on it with the wheels. i have removed the kit and the wheels i had original wheels and so i put them on and later i got the wheels that are in the picture. the windscreen was of acrelic n i got it changed to the original had to go through four windscreens to get the original as the 230c is not the same as a reguler 123.
the car is not complete as i had to go out of town so when i get back i shall put the new wheels on.

[vintageman]

I also have an ongoing Merc project hope to complete my 220 SE in the coming months .
<a href="ImageShack - Hosting :: 1161651imgtb7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/1...1imgtb7.th.jpg" border="0"/></a>

Regrettably I still have to learn to link the photos properly.


Moderator's Note: Image restored. Please visit the homepage and learn how to post pics. Otherwise search a thread by Rehaan on the same subject. It's also there in our well-defined FAQ section.

[speedy]

hey congratulations vintageman, nice car you got there. hope you dont encounter any trouble in your quest to restore her. all the best and hope to see it completed and fresh pictures posted.

[Stanher]

Originally Posted by vintageman

I also have an ongoing Merc project hope to complete my 220 SE in the coming months .

Ahh..my favourite Merc.!

'hope I could own one in the next 5 years!

[speedy]

stanher whats the progress did you manage to complete the car?

[Stanher]

Unforunately not buddy! Will have to go without a classic tomorrow!
But more important is that I'll atleast be attending!

[speedy]

dont think of the number of events you have won, but think about the number of events you have participated in. pic brother dont forget.

[V-16]

Like my Fiat, a small update to show the progress of the Merc.

Heres the rear which has beared the Cut and Paste job done. The rotten metal was replaced here. One can see the welding lines. The corroded and eaten away collor of the rear windscreen frame has been fabricated and is awaiting replacement



The front fender which was quite badly corroded as can be seen in previous posts, was finally fixed and put back.



The fire-wall was corroded inside, from the fender onwards.
The corrosion hidden behind the friewall insulation was also taken care of.



The flooring was not as bad as expected. The front passenger flooring (its a LHD) and the rear left side was what needed immediate care. The bad metal was removed and replaced with new metal as it can be seen. Note the Welding marks on the wheel well





Of course this is just the beginning. The finishing in and around the area is yet to be done and probably has been done by this time. These pics are a few days old. Then the car will go through the "Wurth" treatment..after all its Wurth it na?
More updates re the colour (Prussian Metallic Blue or Non Metallic Midnite Blue), etc are being finalised at the moment. Will need all the help I can from you guys.
Keep an eye on this thread......

[moralfibre]

Great show Gogi. Wish you further good luck with the restoration. I am sure you will pull out a stunner with this one!

[1100D]

Is it impossible to procure a complete floorboard (given that you were able to procure the rubber parts). I guess no donor car can be found with one immaculate floor. However what I wonder is, cant we fabricate a single piece floorboard, rather than having welds (to be read as weakspots) in between.

[speedy]

hey gogi bhai nice progress on the beauty. i think the non metallic midnite blue would suit the car better. your the captain of the ship i know you will make it look eye pleaseing.

[V-16]

Originally Posted by 1100D

Is it impossible to procure a complete floorboard (given that you were able to procure the rubber parts). I guess no donor car can be found with one immaculate floor. However what I wonder is, cant we fabricate a single piece floorboard, rather than having welds (to be read as weakspots) in between.

Thanks guys,
No Mate its not impossible to procure a complete floor board but thsi was patched up becuse the original one was perfect except for these little corroded parts. Original metal panels of imposted cars are not available in India..at not in bombay especially of older cars. Secondly i dont think any donor car would have a floor pan intact. If it did it would rather be a restoration project than a donor car. The welds have to be incorporated to save as much as possible, the original good metal found on the car.

[speedy]

gogi bhai why dont you weld new metal on the peices that are beyond repair. maybe it would help istead of welding the rusted and finished peices.

[V-16]

Originally Posted by speedy

gogi bhai why dont you weld new metal on the peices that are beyond repair. maybe it would help istead of welding the rusted and finished peices.

Thats what im doing bro.