Lucky's build thread, my '82 500SE

BADwayz · 05-24-2009, 02:44 PM

My name is Lucky, the car is Rosalie.

As I started working on her, I wanted to start up my own thread to add to as I progress. Questions and comments are welcome, for good or ill. Please understand that I am building this car for me and my style, not anyone elses, I am not concerned with period correct upgrades and I am definitely not doing a restoration.

I bought her back in Feb of this year, it was turn-key, with 126k original miles, only one previous owner, and a short stack of the last decades maintenance receipts.

I did the usual "I am not sure when the last time it was done, so lets do it again" mainenance right away, new tires, plugs and wires, oil change, air and fuel filter, ect. I am fairly new to Mercedes, but coming from a BMW background and always doing my own work, I didn't have any issues with finding my way about.

First mod I did was the ol' 560 dual snorkel air filter

And I found a spray can of paint that somewhat matched the Anthracite Grey, to touch up the front air dam before I had a chance to repair and repaint it correctly.

I Changed out the horrible US headlamps with some Depo Bi-Xenon. It was a pain to re-wire everything, but after an hour, I had them in! I also removed the front air dam to get me motivated into getting started on it.

And with the front done, I turned to the rear. I painted a candy apple red over the amber turn signal to give a good base coat before laying the transparent black and finally a clear. Everything still lights up and the turn signals even glow amber when lit. This will not be for everyone taste, and may not even keep it like this, we'll see.

I gave in to my procrastination of cleaning up the engine bay, and began work on polishing the air cleaner. Here is a comparison.

Well, thats all I have so far. As I continue to work, I will continue to add.

Cheers.

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BADwayz · 05-25-2009, 01:26 AM

Did an engine cleansing today, and picked up some paint for touching up where the origional car color is showing through on the fire wall. Will start with paint this week sometime.

BADwayz · 05-26-2009, 06:03 AM

Another day, another small progression. Front Euro plate.

Forgive my somewhat small updates, this forum seems fairly dead these days, so Im hoping any kind of addition may provoke some interest in this or another thread. Where is everybody?

denice25 · 05-26-2009, 08:01 AM

great car.....

eloc206 · 05-26-2009, 02:13 PM

can't wait for your new set of wheels to go on...

BENZITCH · 05-26-2009, 04:37 PM

Us w126 owners are few in the numbers here. Try benzworld.org
And welcome to the 126 world!

Any questions don't hesitate to ask.
Bruce

BADwayz · 05-26-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by denice25

great car.....

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by eloc206

can't wait for your new set of wheels to go on...

I am very anxious as well. My girlfriend thinks I daydream about her when Im smiling at nothing...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BENZITCH

Us w126 owners are few in the numbers here. Try benzworld.org
And welcome to the 126 world!

Any questions don't hesitate to ask.
Bruce

Thank you.

and, I am a member of Benzworld.

benz_addict · 05-26-2009, 11:34 PM

Nice

ofurbumba · 05-27-2009, 06:56 AM

Nice car I really like that colour! and where did you get those wheels they are just plain beautys

BADwayz · 05-27-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ofurbumba

Nice car I really like that colour! and where did you get those wheels they are just plain beautys

Thank you for the kind words, I couldn't think of a better color combo for this car, I am very happy with it. The wheels that are on it now are BBS Mahle, came with the car. As soon as I put on the 3-piece AMG's, these will get refinished and either placed up for sale or added to my ever growing collection of spares

elolson · 05-28-2009, 01:19 AM

A fine project. Keep us posted and it is looking better already.

BADwayz · 06-12-2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elolson

A fine project. Keep us posted and it is looking better already.

Thank you sir.

Got my wheels mounted today. Now, I'm not sure how I feel about the full polished look. I know I am going to change out the spring pads for smaller ones, I have #4's up front and #3's in the rear now. Def need 20mm spacers in the rear with rolled fenders, and I am thinking that color matched centers will look better than the polished. Oh, and tails are going to be changed again soon, don't like the black out.

Any thoughts?

srf25 · 06-14-2009, 12:07 AM

Love the wheels, just not the chrome. I too just bought a set of monoblocks, but not the 3 piece, nor chromed. You've done wonders already, keep it up.

ZedStyle · 06-14-2009, 02:15 AM

when does the front lip go back on?

BADwayz · 06-14-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by srf25

Love the wheels, just not the chrome. I too just bought a set of monoblocks, but not the 3 piece, nor chromed. You've done wonders already, keep it up.

Not chrome, would never put on chrome wheels. These are fully polished forged aluminum. But, I feel ya on the look of them, I thought they would look a little better, I am changing the centers to body color asap.

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Originally Posted by ZedStyle

when does the front lip go back on?

Still under construction, half of the bolts that hold the thing on were rusted and broken, so I am on the look for suitable replacment bolts that will work.

I have had many people call the car ganster, pimp, and mafia style on other forums, so I took a fun pic for that.

eloc206 · 06-15-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BADwayz

Not chrome, would never put on chrome wheels. These are fully polished forged aluminum. But, I feel ya on the look of them, I thought they would look a little better, I am changing the centers to body color asap.

Still under construction, half of the bolts that hold the thing on were rusted and broken, so I am on the look for suitable replacment bolts that will work.

I have had many people call the car ganster, pimp, and mafia style on other forums, so I took a fun pic for that.

yes your car is gangsta lol just had to mention it since it wasn't mentioned on this forum... and i think changing out the blacked out tailights is a good idea as well... can't wait to see more...

BADwayz · 06-18-2009, 03:13 PM

Did a little switch-a-roo with my W210 project... 3-piece Brabus 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 with stretched Falkens.... With DRA spacers im at ET 5 rear and ET 15 front

E150GT · 06-22-2009, 02:18 AM

that car is addbass! How are the bi xenons on that? do they work pretty well?

BADwayz · 06-23-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by E150GT

that car is addbass! How are the bi xenons on that? do they work pretty well?

Thank you kind sir. The bi-xenons are awesome, could be a little more crisp, but without a projector I didn't expect as good as they actually are.

Spent a few hours tonight taking the AMG's apart and started prepping for paint. The front lip has also been repaired and is waiting for paint..... and the tails are being changed as well.

BADwayz · 06-28-2009, 12:51 AM

Lip repaired and re-installed!

Wheels are painted, now I am waiting on some very special new bolts.... : )

ZedStyle · 06-28-2009, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BADwayz

Lip repaired and re-installed!

now i'm happy!

BADwayz · 07-04-2009, 08:32 PM

Wheels are back on.

and I changed the blue interior to black....temp fix

sovieticool · 07-13-2009, 04:35 AM

I like you weels man !

BADwayz · 07-15-2009, 03:20 PM

Thanks mang.

Did a few small details, decals on the side views and some on the wheels to show my opinion on rep's.

GADOGUZ · 07-16-2009, 08:58 PM

fake wheels, haaaa?!

05-25-2009, 01:26 AM	#2
BADwayz Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 106 Drives: German	Did an engine cleansing today, and picked up some paint for touching up where the origional car color is showing through on the fire wall. Will start with paint this week sometime. __________________ 1997 W210 RAT 1982 W126 AMG

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ZedStyle MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,399 Drives: Youngtimer	when does the front lip go back on? __________________

06-18-2009, 03:13 PM	#17
BADwayz Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 106 Drives: German	Did a little switch-a-roo with my W210 project... 3-piece Brabus 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 with stretched Falkens.... With DRA spacers im at ET 5 rear and ET 15 front __________________ 1997 W210 RAT 1982 W126 AMG

06-28-2009, 12:51 AM	#20
BADwayz Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 106 Drives: German	Lip repaired and re-installed! Wheels are painted, now I am waiting on some very special new bolts.... : ) __________________ 1997 W210 RAT 1982 W126 AMG Last edited by BADwayz; 06-28-2009 at 12:53 AM.

07-04-2009, 08:32 PM	#22
BADwayz Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 106 Drives: German	Wheels are back on. and I changed the blue interior to black....temp fix __________________ 1997 W210 RAT 1982 W126 AMG

05-26-2009, 06:03 AM	#3
BADwayz Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 106 Drives: German	Another day, another small progression. Front Euro plate. Forgive my somewhat small updates, this forum seems fairly dead these days, so Im hoping any kind of addition may provoke some interest in this or another thread. Where is everybody? __________________ 1997 W210 RAT 1982 W126 AMG

05-26-2009, 08:01 AM	#4
denice25 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 166 Drives: civic	great car..... __________________ "thanE"[img]http://******************/images/feecee9f1643651799ede2740927317a.gif[/img]

05-26-2009, 02:13 PM	#5
eloc206 Almost a Member! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA - USA Posts: 29 Drives: 1985 380SE and 2007 GL 450	can't wait for your new set of wheels to go on...

05-26-2009, 04:37 PM	#6
BENZITCH Super Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mercerville New Jersey Posts: 724 Drives: 1991 560SEC Teal 1989 420SEL Ice Blue 1984 500SEC White	Us w126 owners are few in the numbers here. Try benzworld.org And welcome to the 126 world! Any questions don't hesitate to ask. Bruce

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benz_addict Super Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Mississauga Posts: 953 Drives: CL55 ///AMG	Nice

05-27-2009, 06:56 AM	#9
ofurbumba Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4 Drives: w126 500 sel 86	Nice car I really like that colour! and where did you get those wheels they are just plain beautys

05-28-2009, 01:19 AM	#11
elolson Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 91 Drives: 380se	A fine project. Keep us posted and it is looking better already.

06-14-2009, 12:07 AM	#13
srf25 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Calhoun, GA Posts: 4 Drives: 1987 420 SEL	Love the wheels, just not the chrome. I too just bought a set of monoblocks, but not the 3 piece, nor chromed. You've done wonders already, keep it up.

06-22-2009, 02:18 AM	#18
E150GT Almost a Member! Join Date: May 2006 Location: SAN ANTONIO, TX Posts: 42 Drives: 1982 300SD*WRECKED*, 1990 ford econoline 150, 1986 420SEL	that car is addbass! How are the bi xenons on that? do they work pretty well?

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sovieticool Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Romania Posts: 3 Drives: w126	I like you weels man !

07-15-2009, 03:20 PM	#24
BADwayz Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 106 Drives: German	Thanks mang. Did a few small details, decals on the side views and some on the wheels to show my opinion on rep's. __________________ 1997 W210 RAT 1982 W126 AMG

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GADOGUZ Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sarajevo Posts: 6 Drives: W126 300SE & W123 240D	fake wheels, haaaa?!

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