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OWNER lowman (Norge)

Yes kids are college seniors so this is the last treat for a family trip before they branch out on their own and have to
start off on their own budget... ha
 
Hey people
I had to post some pictures of the front/front end detailing session i did a couple of weeks ago.The video did not show how it looked like before..so i had to show off the before situation...aswell as the After"math :)



































 
Nice job, Lowman. [emoji106]
You probably did, but did you check for rust under this part? (Don’t know the name in English)

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Had to make this rust-free on my car.
 
Hakie said:
Nice job, Lowman. [emoji106]
You probably did, but did you check for rust under this part? (Don’t know the name in English)

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Had to make this rust-free on my car.
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heyy mister
Thank you soo much for kind words.Yes i did inspect that panel also..i did find some spots here and there..but it was so little..so for now it is left alone.My plan is to do the whole front end at some point.Or...that means...doing the same as i did now..but just proper..but i will have to remove the whole radiator pack to do that..and i do have plans to replace the aux fans and do some more detailing...so i will do this later.But for now it was a "quick " improvement :)
 
Yes the radiator pack was in my way, too. I remember I lifted the pack up an inch or so. I managed to give the steel a good treatment that way. Not the whole “Lowman Treatment” but good enough for my standards.
Keep up the good work! [emoji106]
 
Hakie said:
Yes the radiator pack was in my way, too. I remember I lifted the pack up an inch or so. I managed to give the steel a good treatment that way. Not the whole “Lowman Treatment” but good enough for my standards.
Keep up the good work! [emoji106]
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thank you so much again :) i say bit by bit..and we are all getting there at some point :) I was happy that i finally got to inspect the parts shown in these pics...devastated finding the front end of the framrails beeing rusty...but as i said in the video...the panels where still solid..but if left alone for a couple of years..and it would have resulted in rust holes..so ...very important to do stuff like this on these old cars..
I will keep up the work for sure..and i hope you will too :) Happy new years by the way :)
 
Lowman you are the man! :thumbsup2: Your work is amazing as usual. I have pretty similar situation now - the whole front part stripped and I found rust in similar places... Quick question - what is the purpose of the black sponges I marked with red arrow? To me they only retain water and make this place prone to rust... I was planning on skipping them unless they serve some special purpose? Second question - how is the water hose attached to the SLS tank bracket (green circle)? Is this some sort of U style clamp? I'm anal about stock correct details and my car has zip ties all over that place... It makes me crazy. Can you share any more photos of this area and maybe the lower horn if you have any.

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Indeed ... lowmania is a very real thing on this forum. It lives.


lowmania (noun)
lo·ma·​nia \ ˈlō-mā-nē-ə \

Definition of lowmania
1: excitement and elevation of mood manifested by hyperactive and anal cleaning, refurbishment and detailing of decades-old Mercedes-Benz parts to a condition as good as or better than when the car left the factory

// I experienced a serious bout of lowmania last night when working on my 500E.

2 a: an excessive enthusiasm for cleaning and detailing Mercedes-Benz automotive parts, exclusively found only in the western coastal (North Sea) region of Norway

2 b : a Mercedes-Benz automobile that is the object of such anal and peculiar enthusiasm
 
gerryvz said:
Indeed ... lowmania is a very real thing on this forum. It lives.


lowmania (noun)
lo·ma·​nia \ ˈlō-mā-nē-ə \

Definition of lowmania
1: excitement and elevation of mood manifested by hyperactive and anal cleaning, refurbishment and detailing of decades-old Mercedes-Benz parts to a condition as good as or better than when the car left the factory

// I experienced a serious bout of lowmania last night when working on my 500E.

2 a: an excessive enthusiasm for cleaning and detailing Mercedes-Benz automotive parts, exclusively found only in the western coastal (North Sea) region of Norway

2 b : a Mercedes-Benz automobile that is the object of such anal and peculiar enthusiasm
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:D:hugs:it takes one to know one ;) i am so glad i am not alone :)
 
darek_u said:
Lowman you are the man! :thumbsup2: Your work is amazing as usual. I have pretty similar situation now - the whole front part stripped and I found rust in similar places... Quick question - what is the purpose of the black sponges I marked with red arrow? To me they only retain water and make this place prone to rust... I was planning on skipping them unless they serve some special purpose? Second question - how is the water hose attached to the SLS tank bracket (green circle)? Is this some sort of U style clamp? I'm anal about stock correct details and my car has zip ties all over that place... It makes me crazy. Can you share any more photos of this area and maybe the lower horn if you have any.

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i spoke briefly about these sponges in the video...i know the videos are tedious-.-but i did mention my thoughts about the sponges at some point in the video.
I do reckon them as a direct cause for the rusty area----as i see them as moisture traps...BUT...they are there for a reason i reckon.They seem to function as a part to avoid air and dust floating all around that area..and also as a "dampening" part ...the headlight plastic insert "rests" on this sponge part...so it is a mix of two things i think.

Hmm...the water hose..it is not fastened to the sls reservoar ..it is fastend with a C plastic clip...that is fastened to the frame rail..I hope that helps :) Maybe i can find the partsnumber..but i cant promise anything....

Thank you again for kind words...im not doing perfect work..but my goal is to make it as good as i can with the knowledge and money i have..and also with the help of all others.There is always stuff to learn :)
 
If you could find a part number for that C style clamp - it would be great. The sponges - I thought they are a sort of a cushion for the reflector plastic cowl but are they really needed? Isn't it a little overengineering? I'm still leaning towards removing them from my car and have this place rust free in the future. On a side note - I tried to locate them in EPS but failed - what's the part number if anybody have it in hand?
 
darek_u said:
The sponges - I thought they are a sort of a cushion for the reflector plastic cowl but are they really needed?
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yes..that is what i meant..they are also in addition to it beeing somewhat of a "dust trap"preventing dust from floating everywhere....they are most likely there to dampen sound,,and cushion the plastic insert for the headlight...
I put mine back on...i just had to..eventhough the left hand side one was in abit poorer condition...i still mounted it back on.I think it will be fine...i reckon it will take another 25 years before it gets as bad as it was.in a way :)
Ill try and find the parts numbers for you mister :)
 
darek_u said:
If you could find a part number for that C style clamp - it would be great. The sponges - I thought they are a sort of a cushion for the reflector plastic cowl but are they really needed? Isn't it a little overengineering? I'm still leaning towards removing them from my car and have this place rust free in the future. On a side note - I tried to locate them in EPS but failed - what's the part number if anybody have it in hand?
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I have looked around for a couple of hours on the epc /partscatalogue..for the fastening clamp and sponge..but i cannot find it AT ALL.
I will take of the clamp and see if i can see a partsnumber on it..hopefully tomorrow...
The sponges i cannot find either..even when looking practically everywhere for it on the parts catalogue...
but i will try some more.By the way..the new "epc" sucks friggin bigtime.hehe hate it :)
Greets.
 
darek_u said:
Thank you Lowman.
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No problem.I looked today..and i could not see any partsnumber on it...but i "forgot" to check on the "thin side" of the clamp...so i will check that tomorrow.I did not wanna take it off..as i would risk breaking it.hehe :) But i will look again tomorrow.Here is a picture of the placement at least.It is indeed mounted on the bottom of the SLS pump bracket..and i hhave found what can possibly be the part we are looking for..on the Epc..but they do not state the diameter of the clamp..so it is not easy to say if its the correct clamp or not.

 
And this is my latest work,and i dont care if some of you..or all of you dont like it.I do :) I always loved this little "Japan mod" detail :)So i finally got around sourcing one.
I wetsanded the ashtray wood before continuing on polishing it up to make it shine before adding the sticker.













 
195910 said:
Hi Lowman,

How did the panel look after the sanding? I would have thought 1500 dry sanding is too harsh.
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hey mister.
Im sorry i forgot to mention that...cause you are right in your assumption.BUT i pulled it off.BUT sanding should be ended with at least 2000grit if im not mistaken.Cause there were some "scratches...left afterwards....from the sanding that is....but i got to polish it a couple of times to get rid of the sanding scratches.

so yes..1500 is a tad to harsh..but it can be done ..:)
 
lowman said:
No problem.I looked today..and i could not see any partsnumber on it...but i "forgot" to check on the "thin side" of the clamp...so i will check that tomorrow.I did not wanna take it off..as i would risk breaking it.hehe :) But i will look again tomorrow.Here is a picture of the placement at least.It is indeed mounted on the bottom of the SLS pump bracket..and i hhave found what can possibly be the part we are looking for..on the Epc..but they do not state the diameter of the clamp..so it is not easy to say if its the correct clamp or not.

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Thank you again. Let me know if you were able to read something from that clamp but don't risk breaking it!
 
Yeah that clamp is interesting, I changed the radiator hose last year and it was held with a wide zip tie that I had to cut. Keep us updated Lowman.
 
195910 said:
Yeah that clamp is interesting, I changed the radiator hose last year and it was held with a wide zip tie that I had to cut. Keep us updated Lowman.
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Definetly mate. I have looked around all Epc...but no signs of it yet.I have looked on all possible "Groups"..(parts groups), Front panels,Radiator ,cooling, SLS system...nada zero.But i will go down to work today..and have another look at the clamp.
 
Darek U
Here is some info for you...nothing new im afraid.There was no partsnumber on the clamp.I decided to take off the whole bracket..cause it was in need of a little cleaning anyways..so thank you :) Laughs :)

But unfortunatly..no partsnumber to be found.But i will still look around for you.
I do have a little feeling that it "might" come with the metal bracket for the SLS reservoar..eventhough mercedes usually do not do it this way...i feel often they sell all parts as separate..eventhough it should "come "as one part...if you know what i mean.The reason i think it "may" come with the bracket..is that the press pin holding the clamp to the metalbracket..did not want to come out at all...it seems like its melted shut...in a way...
I have also put one of my friends on the task of finding this clamp.or a clamp you can use at least.
Here is some pics of the whole deal :)

I also got a cup of coffee before i got to work :)


When i saw this...you know i just had to clean it up :) Cant have it like that :)





Better :)


Ohh yeah :)


Here you can see the clamp presspin in the middle..and you can see it is almost like "welded shut" ..i could not separate it no matter how hard i tried.




 
Thank you again for all your efforts. At least your bracket is clean now :agree: I just sand blasted mine and powder coated black. The clamp - well, I will have to live with zip tie style fitting. I'll make it somehow...
BTW this sort of fastening (press in pin style) looks to me identical to some '80 Porsche style fittings. If you want to remove it you have to press the pin from the bottom out, not inside in. Unless you have already tried this way...
 
darek_u said:
Thank you again for all your efforts. At least your bracket is clean now :agree: I just sand blasted mine and powder coated black. The clamp - well, I will have to live with zip tie style fitting. I'll make it somehow...
BTW this sort of fastening (press in pin style) looks to me identical to some '80 Porsche style fittings. If you want to remove it you have to press the pin from the bottom out, not inside in. Unless you have already tried this way...
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Hey . I tried to press it both ways ;);)
 
lowman said:
And this is my latest work,and i dont care if some of you..or all of you dont like it.I do :) I always loved this little "Japan mod" detail :)So i finally got around sourcing one.
I wetsanded the ashtray wood before continuing on polishing it up to make it shine before adding the sticker.
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Really nice work! May I ask where did you get the sticker? Ebay?
 
Also..here is my latest video :)
a little "how to"..and showing off the sticker..and a little "emblem rant" -..i had to get it of my chest :)
I hope you guys like the video

 
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I wish you a happy journey ,Dear EvolTwin....its been a blast.
We have had many trips to the restodoctor,but also many nice trips out on the open road..and you have always behaved good when hitting the road.
I will miss you..and maybe we will speak later at some point.
Bye Bye ,Dear EvoLTwin :rockon::-(:gsxr2::tumble:









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Always loved your 16V lowman. Lots of fond memories in my 2.3-16 and your photos would always bring me down memory lane. She's a beauty and I hope going to a good home.
 
cole67 said:
Always loved your 16V lowman. Lots of fond memories in my 2.3-16 and your photos would always bring me down memory lane. She's a beauty and I hope going to a good home.
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Thank you sooo much mister C .I apreaciate your words..and im glad it brought back the memories of your old car.Yeah i do think it goes to a good home..looks like its going to be a "sunday" car...so..i kinda like that :) I actually sold it because to this guy cause he kept contacting my to buy it....but he delayed the whole thing..so i ended up advertising it..and the ad got 40 000 views in 8 days...which is a ridicilous amount of views considering it is a Norwegian for sale site...cars,stuff,bikes and such.I was even contacted by a guy in Germany..who wanted to buy it..but after one day of advertising...the guy who contacted me said he had transfered 75 percent of the money i was asking..so...yesterday..i received the full amount ..so the car is now sold...so...abit of a sad day...but also a good day...helping out my mom with some money..paying out some shit loans...and now getting another project ;) Looking forward to that :)
 
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