OWNER Skikar

[Skikar]

Hi
I'm not going to bear metal because the car is very good for rust

When the car was in Japan someone painted the roof hood and the trunk but the quality of paint job was not very good and the front bumper has som scratches.

 

[Skikar]

That is one 'full' overflow tank!

Will you be stripping the interior out completely?

Yes I notice that the overflow tank is full.
But I don't know it's shud be full or empty
The overflow house is bad
It's will be replaced

 

[Skikar]

I found this on left wing
It's something to do with abs??

 

[gsxr]

Yes I notice that the overflow tank is full.
But I don't know it's shud be full or empty

Coolant overflow tank should be empty. Drain the tank, rinse it out, and replace the rubber hose.

I found this on left wing
It's something to do with abs??

That is the pressure accumulator for the ASR system.

 

[Skikar]

Thanks I will do

 

[gerryvz]

Yes I notice that the overflow tank is full.
But I don't know it's shud be full or empty
The overflow house is bad
It's will be replaced

Generally speaking, it should be empty. I would remove and empty it. It is an OVERFLOW tank from the coolant EXPANSION tank. Basically a last-ditch tank so that coolant does not leak onto the ground.

 

[TerryA]

For the overflow tank to be that full there has to be something wrong. Maybe the radiator coolant cap is bad and not holding the pressure?

 

[Skikar]

Hi Terry
I have bought this car for 1 year ago and I have no issues with the cooling system
Only leaking from the duovalve it's been replaced
When I get the car the overflow pipe was broken and the system was not in use

 

[gsxr]

For the overflow tank to be that full there has to be something wrong. Maybe the radiator coolant cap is bad and not holding the pressure?

If the overflow tank has liquid in it, the cap may have been bad, or the main tank was overfilled, or the car got REALLY hot at some point.

OR, any combination of the above.

 

[Bogeyman]

What about the color of the liquid? Doesn't look like coolant.

 

[gsxr]

Looks like green stuff to me... either the wrong antifreeze was used in the past, or it's a mix of the old yellow G-05 mixed with the new blue G-48, which can result in a greenish hue.

 

[Skikar]

If the overflow tank has liquid in it, the cap may have been bad, or the main tank was overfilled, or the car got REALLY hot at some point. Or, any combination of the above.

I agree with you
The water tank has been replaced in the past and the car comes from hot climate Japan

 

[Skikar]

Went to the workshop to work with the E500
I have cleaned all surfaces of sand and dirt, before starting paint job.
Pictures before and after

 

[Skikar]

Has contacted a Polish company that refurbished the wood.
Dismantled all wood panels these will be sent to Poland tomorrow, takes about 2 months too refurbished , and the company gives a 10 year warranty.
See link

Mercedes Renowacja

Renowacja elementów drewnianych do samochodów klasycznych: Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Rolls Royce etc.

renowacja.wixsite.com

Photos before restoration

 

[Skikar]

Work progress on engine hood and the doors

 

[TimL]

Kudos to you Skikar, this looks like a proper repaint with doors and fenders deinstalled and not just a quick respray!

Are they also removing the glass? If they do then consider replacing the anodized trim pieces. I did that on my car and it looks so much nicer when the trim is dark and not shimmering in a silver/gold tone.

Excited to see how your car will turn out!

 

[Skikar]

Kudos to you Skikar, this looks like a proper repaint with doors and fenders deinstalled and not just a quick respray!

Are they also removing the glass? If they do then consider replacing the anodized trim pieces. I did that on my car and it looks so much nicer when the trim is dark and not shimmering in a silver/gold tone.

Excited to see how your car will turn out!

Thanks
Yes I'm going to take out the front screen and the rear screen
I have have not considered to bye new trim but I will check out the parts are available at Mercedes
Is the trim standard for the w124?
Or maybe repainting them in glossy black or black I'm not sure

Do you have pictures of the new trim

 

[TimL]

Thanks
Yes I'm going to take out the front screen and the rear screen
I have have not considered to bye new trim but I will check out the parts are available at Mercedes
Is the trim standard for the w124?
Or maybe repainting them in glossy black or black I'm not sure

Do you have pictures of the new trim

Unfortunately some trim pieces are NLA, but they are identical to all other W124. I believe some members have painted them and were happy with it. I just got lucky and bought an almost full set two years ago (the rear window stay bars I had wrapped, as these haven't been available for quiet a while). Attached a before and after photo.

 

[744Brillantsilber]

Wow, your car will turn out great!
Very nice work!!

I have seen these trims re-annodized (like from factory) instead of repainted on a W201. The owner had it done somewhere in Germany, but could not remember the companies name. Since it works on a W201, I don´t see a reason why it should not work on a W124...

 

[Skikar]

That's looking very good
I will check with local Mercedes dealer tomorrow

 

[TimL]

That's looking very good
I will check with local Mercedes dealer tomorrow

You should be able to still buy the rear window surround, but everything else is NLA, I believe. Hopefully I'm wrong

 

[e500.org]

Hi. I would remove them all and paint them gloss black, I did this on my last 500E and it looked perfect. I'll also do the same on my E500 LTD when I replace the rear glass and the trims have to be removed. I will probably remove all the rear trim, the roof trim and the front windscreen trim. The only risk is the trim can get damaged when removed but if you are careful and patient it should be OK. Last time I checked with MB, indeed some pieces are NLA and if you are replacing them all, it would make sense to paint them all (or the alternative to source all new NOS parts from ebay/similar etc.) for consistency purposes. Makes a big difference to the car when this job is done IMO.

 

[Skikar]

Hi. I would remove them all and paint them gloss black, I did this on my last 500E and it looked perfect. I'll also do the same on my E500 LTD when I replace the rear glass and the trims have to be removed. I will probably remove all the rear trim, the roof trim and the front windscreen trim. The only risk is the trim can get damaged when removed but if you are careful and patient it should be OK. Last time I checked with MB, indeed some pieces are NLA and if you are replacing them all, it would make sense to paint them all (or the alternative to source all new NOS parts from ebay/similar etc.) for consistency purposes. Makes a big difference to the car when this job is done IMO.

Hi Bilal
Do you have pictures how its looks in gloss black ?

 

[Skikar]

I have contacted the local Mercedes dealer today
The upper trim for the front screen its out of stock
I dont now the parts nr is correct


1-A1246782237 In stock (Rear glass weatherstrip, bottom)

2-A1246781930 In stock (Rear glass trim, left side)

3-A1246782030 In stock (Rear glass trim, right side)

4-A1246784237 In stock (Rear glass trim, top/center connector) - MBCC shows NLA

5-A1246700708 In stock (Rear glass weatherstrip, left side)

6-A1246700808 In stock (Rear glass weatherstrip, right side)

7-A1246702722 NLA (Front windshield top trim)

8-A1246906762 NLA (Roof rail / front windshield trim, left side)

9-A1246906862 NLA (Roof rail / front windshield trim, right side)

 

[Skikar]

Some pictures of rear fender , bumper and door

 

[TimL]

I have contacted the local Mercedes dealer today
The upper trim for the front screen its out of stock
I dont now the parts nr is correct


1-A1246782237 In stock (Rear glass weatherstrip, bottom)

2-A1246781930 In stock (Rear glass trim, left side)

3-A1246782030 In stock (Rear glass trim, right side)

4-A1246784237 In stock (Rear glass trim, top/center connector) - MBCC shows NLA

5-A1246700708 In stock (Rear glass weatherstrip, left side)

6-A1246700808 In stock (Rear glass weatherstrip, right side)

7-A1246702722 NLA (Front windshield top trim)

8-A1246906762 NLA (Roof rail / front windshield trim, left side)

9-A1246906862 NLA (Roof rail / front windshield trim, right side)

Yes, those PN are correct and their availability also sounds right, with only the pieces around the rear window available...
There are two more items (right and left) on the rear door 124-730-10-19 and 124-730-09-19.

 

[e500.org]

Hi Bilal
Do you have pictures how its looks in gloss black ?

I don't have any close ups unfortunately

This is the best I can do.

 

[Skikar]

Some more progress

 

[Skikar]

Small update
All doors er prepare before painting

 

[Skikar]

Have worked a lot with the car lately.
I am very pleased that the car is almost rust free and very little dents in the body.
Found some mall dents.
Will weld hole in the roof after the roof antenna.
Doors and hood are laid with Primer filler.

Are there other things I should think about before the car is to be painted

 

[Skikar]

Update on the car
Car is ready for next stage
The body have black primer.

 

[Skikar]

The car painted today
Fresh paint is always good
More pictures to come

 

[Skikar]

Then the car is painted, but the doors and hood are left, and small part's
We have tried to paint the panels the same as it came out of the factory

 

[Skikar]

We have painted inside the hood and trunk lid with Code 7021 Graphite Blue like from the factory

 

[Skikar]

Inside the front fenders we apply with raptor paint to protect the car

 

[Skikar]

Small update
We have painted inside the trunk with body color

 

[Skikar]

I get some pictures from the company in Poland
Someone in Japan did bad restoration of center console piece

 

[Skikar]

What you guys think?
Front and rear doors are mounted

 

[gerryvz]

Amazing !! Love it !!

 

[Skikar]

Overflow tank is cleaned and installed new hose
Installed new rubber for trunk lid

 

[Skikar]

Getting there slowly
I have removed the tinted film from rear windows
The car looks much nicer and the green shade of the glass enhances the blue color of the car

 

[TimL]

Did they paint all your anodized trim? Looks like it judging from you window stay bars- nice!

 

[Skikar]

Did they paint all your anodized trim? Looks like it judging from you window stay bars- nice!

Yes we have painted glossy black
Thanks

 

[Skikar]

More assembly today
rear bumper completed
All of chrome pieces are cleaned and polished with Autosol polish.
New hood isolation
Rear lights are polished with glass polish from Autoglym the result is very good

 

[Skikar]

Found a solution for the headlamp lenses
I bought chrome 3m wrap for cars
3m wrap is heat resistant
First steep was as to sand the plastic frame down.

This is the result
Not 100 % but much better than before

 

[Skikar]

I get some update from the company ho restore the wood
The wood is not finished yet

 

[Skikar]

I get the gear lever refurbished from ulrich in Germany

 

[Skikar]

Getting there slowly

 

[500AMM]

Is this factory-fitted equipment
E500 limited sticker where can i find or order this

parts nr ??


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Kashif - you have done a great job with your Limited!

That picture of the E500 Limited badge looks familiar to me, probably from my ex. Limited? I have seen the badge in several Limiteds and to my understanding it is an original item. I scored a brand new one several years ago, but it doesn't carry any part number and the packing was gone. The badge is not for sale, sorry, or at least not yet.

That shifter console panel shown in your post #164 has a strange wood pattern, are you sure it is original birdseye maple wood? In your post #196 showing the resto work, it appears more correct though. I'm just wondering.

 

[Skikar]

Kashif - you have done a great job with your Limited!

That picture of the E500 Limited badge looks familiar to me, probably from my ex. Limited? I have seen the badge in several Limiteds and to my understanding it is an original item. I scored a brand new one several years ago, but it doesn't carry any part number and the packing was gone. The badge is not for sale, sorry, or at least not yet.

That shifter console panel shown in your post #164 has a strange wood pattern, are you sure it is original birdseye maple wood? In your post #196 showing the resto work, it appears more correct though. I'm just wondering.

Thanks alot! Arnt
Yes the shifter console has been fixed or restored in wrong pattern when the car was in Japan

Is it possible to take a good picture of the badge Arnt