$3,500, if that what it costs its somewhat of a bargain.
In London to give you an idea, something like this will cost around $14,000. Thats only because this country is a total rip off in everything. In addition im certain no one here could match the work carried out.
Don't get me wrong there are garages who will do a shabby job for a few thousand. But what discerning owner wants that right?
If your going to do it you have to go all out like lomtevas, you cannot and should not cut any corners.
As far as euro headlights go you cannot buy the Bosch units anymore. They have been contracted out to a company called Automotive Lighting from the Czech Republic. Same pattern etc but no Bosch logo on the lens itself...
Vehicle: 1986 190E 2.3-16, 1992 190E 2.3 and 2007 GL450
Location: new york city
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Sunroof and Antenna
Today the sunroof went back in its place and the new antenna connector was rewired for use on the new antenna. The trunk vacuum lock was reattached today.
Hood spacers were adjusted upward to correct for alignment.
The port side cladding is left. Awaiting clips.
The rear skirt is at 99%. It is still in a corrective touch up.
Vehicle: 1986 190E 2.3-16, 1992 190E 2.3 and 2007 GL450
Location: new york city
Posts: 867
Status
As of this morning, we're stuck on clips. Once those arrive, the port side cladding will be finally attached. Also, the rear skirt spent time in the paint booth and an error was corrected. That's the strip of primer at the bottom of the skirt that today will be shot with black.
We had a eureka moment yesterday evening. Over 22 years, the little aluminum fuse hasps have oxidized and weakend. So the blower fuse blew. We replaced it and the blower now works. Also, the new antenna connector was carefully rewired and reinstalled. The antenna works. However, we get four bars on the radio as if the OVP failed again, but we know it did not. I'll work on the dashes after I get back the car.
Trunk carpetting will be reinstalled and the vehicle will be completely cleaned.
So we're looking to rebadge the car today or at latest tomorrow.
Vehicle: 1986 190E 2.3-16, 1992 190E 2.3 and 2007 GL450
Location: new york city
Posts: 867
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Originally Posted by ChrisFball
Thats one nice G37 in the background
Oh yes, the Infiniti G37.
It got into a minor scrape. Deen hired a new bodyman and wanted to test out his restoration skills. A small can of filler, a piece of sandpaper and a shop uniform is all the newbie gets.
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1993 MB 190E 2.3---work in progress the end product will be a surprise...
1996 Volvo 855 GLT--Project R clone
I need a benz bad........
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