E500 Expectations and reality (Russian E500 Rebuild)

[036]

Very interesting process...

http://www.benzclub.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=311674

 

[sheward]

Re: E500. Expectations and reality.

Wow! That's a very ambitious restoration attempt. Is it currently in progress? The pictures are helpful in understanding the cars construction. I wish them the best of luck.

drew

 

[Glen]

Re: E500. Expectations and reality.

Wow is right. I think it would be cheaper importing a rust free chassis from the U.S., Japan, or the middle east. Repairing that much rust is nuts and you'd never truly get it all.

 

[elbeik]

Russian or not, the photos make it very clear...

 

[gsxr]

Re: E500. Expectations and reality.

Wow is right. I think it would be cheaper importing a rust free chassis from the U.S., Japan, or the middle east. Repairing that much rust is nuts and you'd never truly get it all.

+1. I can't even imagine the cost in parts alone, not counting labor! Wow.

The rust on the interior floor panels was scary. It didn't really have that much externally, I've seen much, much worse. Seems strange to be replacing a lot of panels that weren't bad in the first place.

 

[myarmar]

Re: E500. Expectations and reality.

If anybody needs translation please let me know, I'll be happy to help.

 

[elbeik]

Alright,

Since we're off-topping, was ist das?

 

[bing]

Can't one buy a whole body shell from mb ?? If you're gonna go through all this it's easier to re-shell surely once you factor in all this labor . Car must have sentimental value !

 

[Glen]

Can't one buy a whole body shell from mb ?? If you're gonna go through all this it's easier to re-shell surely once you factor in all this labor . Car must have sentimental value !

Seriously. I agree.

 

[Maui]

That is a labor of love.

 

[126v8]

Translation please

 

[fudgitive]

Translation please

Why not try to open the URL in Google Chrome and use the translation toolbar - it will translate the text adequately enough.

 

[036]

That is a labor of love.

Nicely said.

 

[036]

Re: E500. Expectations and reality.

Is it currently in progress?

Yes. He is posting pics nearly "Live"

 

[fudgitive]

Brings back memories of that other very well documented rebuilt with new parts car also on the Russian forum a few years ago, that one turned out pretty sweet.

 

[500ESpain]

Brings back memories of that other very well documented rebuilt with new parts car also on the Russian forum a few years ago, that one turned out pretty sweet.

I think you mean this one:

http://www.benzclub.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=178363

I loved it.

 

[gsxr]

I finally looked at all 170+ photos on that thread. The dude is certifiably insane.

 

[JordiC]

Yeah, those pics show some gnarly stuff going on. I'm actually happy to see somebody throw some effort and cash at salvaging a 500E from extinction.

 

[baviking1]

I finally looked at all 170+ photos on that thread. The dude is certifiably insane.

Wow!! And I post/blubber about MY minor issues.......

 

[stickyvicky]

I KNOW THOSE GUYS VERY WELL, THEY SPECIALIZED ON WOLFS (W124 500) BASED IN MOSCOW, RUSSIA
THEY ARE REAL PROFESSIONALS. BUDGETS OF RESTORATION HIGH BUT THAT ONLY FOR REAL CRAZY FANS OF 500'S

 

[stickyvicky]

HERE IS A MEGA PROJECT OF REINCARNATION OF W 124 E 500 FROM A TO Z, BUDGET OVER 100000 EuRO
OTHER TEAM BUT ALSO PERFECT
http://www.benzclub.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=178363&highlight=REINCARNATION

 

[Glen]

HERE IS A MEGA PROJECT OF REINCARNATION OF W 124 E 500 FROM A TO Z, BUDGET OVER 100000 EuRO
OTHER TEAM BUT ALSO PERFECT
http://www.benzclub.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=178363&highlight=REINCARNATION

I remember this one too. But compared to the one in this thread, it's started in great condition.

 

[036]

HERE IS A MEGA PROJECT

Hey, get off your Caps Lock

 

[szvook]

Только "наши" ребята взялись бы за такую работу.

 

[stickyvicky]

это точно, вне всяких сомнений, многие вообще слабо представляют что может эта машина...

 

[gerryvz]

Вы лохи нужно говорить по-английски или вам будет запрещено.

 

[szvook]

Gerry, stop using google translate "Вы лохи нужно говорить" needs to read "Вы лохи должны говорить"

Ты кого называешь "Лох"? Тебе что, жить надоело?

Кроме того, несколько разговор здесь были на родном языке, между несколькими людьми. Так что, не надо поднимать хипишь.

 

[myarmar]

Хватит дисциплину хулиганить!

 

[szvook]

Ну рас дисциплина, тогда будем завязывать. Gerry, тебе повезло.

 

[Maui]

Вы лохи нужно говорить по-английски или вам будет запрещено.

Gerry, I did not know you were ambidextrous.

 

[gerryvz]

What a bunch of hipsters.

 

[myarmar]

Вы лохи нужно говорить по-английски или вам будет запрещено.

Gerry, I was wondering what English words did you use to get this Google translation. It did not look good at all.

 

[gerryvz]

Gerry, I was wondering what English words did you use to get this Google translation. It did not look good at all.

Something along the lines that you f**ks should stop speaking Russian or pay the ultimate penalty.

 

[036]

Re: E500. Expectations and reality.

Gerry, another reincarnation in Russia- and we take over here
Practice russian....

 

[gerryvz]

Re: E500. Expectations and reality.

Gerry, another reincarnation in Russia- and we take over here
Practice russian....

you and szvook focus on creating the new, "real" wiki & VIN database and let me know when you have it all up & running & likely by that time I will be much more fluent in Russian

 

[036]

Deal

 

[lowman]

holy moly...that was one big Project...''That car has to be somekind of bad repair job from old...maybe its been on fire or something..cause that rust in the floor section seems just not "normal"....
it actually made me feel good to see that amount of rust on that car...it kinda made the amount of rust on my car seem sooooo tiny.which it actually is ,now that its removed also