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Damage doesn't look to bad. Looks like mostly sheet metal. A new hood and headlights would take care of most of it. The lower fascia still looks in tact in the insurance photo. Passenger fender looks good how about the drivers side fender?
I'm surprised that they totaled it.
You must like bent Benzes. What's the Benz behind the E500?
Good Luck with it.
I'm surprised that they totaled it.
You must like bent Benzes. What's the Benz behind the E500?
Good Luck with it.
Glad somebody safes it instead of parting it out! 
Looks not that bad from the pictures, cool project you have there
Looks not that bad from the pictures, cool project you have there
The insurance shop cut the radiator support out since it was bent that is the only thing that needs to be welded with both sides of the headlight brackets I've already ordered them from MB of Sacramento, headlights I bought brand new from the dealer as well I just need the radiators and small parts around the front end.
The car in the back is another 1994 E500 with 88k Silver that was wrecked in 2010 I will be getting to that hopefully this year or when I finish building the smoke silver one.
My local dealer got me a bumper about a year ago.NICE! Where did you score the AMG Gen2 bumper? Remember you'll need C36 fog lights, with custom brackets, to work correctly with the E500 headlights.
Does he have any other NLA W124 AMG Gen2 bodyparts laying around? I need new bumpers anyway
When I ordered my bumper the dealer told me they had 1 more left in a warehouse in New Jersey.Does he have any other NLA W124 AMG Gen2 bodyparts laying around? I need new bumpers anyway
Fenders are not damaged however there are small dents in both front and rear quarter panels but again this car will be stripped and get straightened out before it gets the new layers of the original paint back on there.
Do you know if only a front bumper or the whole bodykit? The whole kit would be VERY interesting!
Great, I look foreward to it!Thanks.
The engine will be coming out and will be completely rebuilt. Please follow up on this thread and I will keep you guys updated
They had just the front bumper.Do you know if only a front bumper or the whole bodykit? The whole kit would be VERY interesting!
Great, I look foreward to it!
That is sad. Thank you for letting me know!
Did you buy the headlights year ago too? The E500 lights have been NLA for a while now, and the standard E320/E420 lights aren't the same.
Wow, you have another one too? Cool! What color interior on the Brilliant Silver E500?
Is there something wrong with the engine? If not... all you really need is a re-seal, replacing fossilized rubber hoses, and replacing the plastic chain rails. It's rare to ever have to pull the heads off an M119. And expensive if you do open it.
Nothing wrong with the engine. By rebuilding meant that I will completely reseal it change all the components around the engine. It has 189k I might do the headgaskets on there just to be safe.Did you buy the headlights year ago too? The E500 lights have been NLA for a while now, and the standard E320/E420 lights aren't the same.
Yes I bought them about 1-2 years ago.
Wow, you have another one too? Cool! What color interior on the Brilliant Silver E500?
Black interior.
Is there something wrong with the engine? If not... all you really need is a re-seal, replacing fossilized rubber hoses, and replacing the plastic chain rails. It's rare to ever have to pull the heads off an M119. And expensive if you do open it.
Understood - that makes sense, and I'd highly recommend it a complete re-seal. Even better if you pull the engine out and can re-seal the transmission too, and do front+rear crank seals, plus all the stuff in the engine compartment that's miserable to access with the engine in place.
I'd still NOT do the head gaskets unless there are signs of leaking. Seriously, look up all the part numbers needed to R&R the heads, and price everything out. Even using aftermarket parts as much as possible, the cost gets stupid pretty fast. Because if you're doing the heads, you also need to rebuild the intake manifold, valve stem seals, check valve guides/sets, etc etc. If the engine runs you may want to do a hot compression test for grins.
I understand. Yes both engine and transmission will be inspected and looked over completely all seals both engine and transmission will be replaced. 90% chance I will replace headgaskets hence the mileage and of course the engine will get a compression test.Understood - that makes sense, and I'd highly recommend it a complete re-seal. Even better if you pull the engine out and can re-seal the transmission too, and do front+rear crank seals, plus all the stuff in the engine compartment that's miserable to access with the engine in place.
I'd still NOT do the head gaskets unless there are signs of leaking. Seriously, look up all the part numbers needed to R&R the heads, and price everything out. Even using aftermarket parts as much as possible, the cost gets stupid pretty fast. Because if you're doing the heads, you also need to rebuild the intake manifold, valve stem seals, check valve guides/sets, etc etc. If the engine runs you may want to do a hot compression test for grins.
Mine looks just like yours. It doesn't make any power, so restoring it would be purely cosmetics. I think Ntrepid found a place that deals with carbon fiber, that might be able to attempt re-clearcoating?
Thanks for not being uptight about the question and easily divulging such information
I understand it dosent make more hp with the box but it would just be a neat little upgrade to have.Mine looks just like yours. It doesn't make any power, so restoring it would be purely cosmetics. I think Ntrepid found a place that deals with carbon fiber, that might be able to attempt re-clearcoating?
If anyone has a place it would be really helpful I want to get it done.
I'd probably just start reaching out to carbon fiber guys in your area. I don't think I have ever seen one of these boxes that ISN'T destroyed cosmetically. It's like they found a binder that was reactive to heat or something.
Dave - have yours survived in any better condition, or have you seen any that have?
Nope, mine look like that. The only ones I've seen in better shape have low miles/hours.
It's also possible RT changed their materials at some point, and the early ones were prone to turning color and having the clearcoat fall apart... but I don't know.
I hope they do a great job.
I will share how it turns out.
Awesome! Mine looks just like yours... I'm really curious what they can do with it.
This is the sound of @gsxr spending money.
You should post contact details and repair cost, if you don’t mind, for the benefit of the community. Came out great! Good luck with the rest of the car.
Carbon Fiber Auto Parts & Accessories - Exotic Car Gear, Inc.
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Total cost was $364.99 with shipping.
I bought new renntech stickers for it haven't put them on.Yes please!
Were they not able to keep the RENNTech logo in the center?
Contact David call or email him.Carbon Fiber Auto Parts & Accessories - Exotic Car Gear, Inc.
Exotic Car Gear, Inc offers the best selection of high end carbon fiber auto parts & accessories available for Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes Benz and many more.
Total cost was $364.99 with shipping.
That is a bargain and well worth it. Thank you!
Ah, got it. The original had a metal plate under the clearcoat, I believe.
Guess I need to contact him, thanks for the info!
Yes you are correct it did have the metal plate but I chose to go with the more modern Renntech badge.
Your welcome.
I noticed you are in Antelope. I am in the same area.
I dont own a 500e but have a c43 and a c55.
I would love to meet u and talk cars. Also Im looking into going the CF route for my airbox. Would love to see yours and get more detail on exactly what was done to recondition it.
I dont own a 500e but have a c43 and a c55.
I would love to meet u and talk cars. Also Im looking into going the CF route for my airbox. Would love to see yours and get more detail on exactly what was done to recondition it.