Refurbishing a Mercedes E190

dipen · 25th May 2008, 22:06

A similar car in Mumbai too for sale.
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Ricky_63 · 26th May 2008, 10:17

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Originally Posted by ATRONIX

@Ricky- Why dont you go for a Mercedes benz Sl300?

Had seen one on ebay for sale.
Here's the linkeBay India: Mercedes Benz : SL300 Convertible (EXCHANGE WELCOME) (item 270238785634 end time 18-Jun-2008 17:40:48 IST)

Thanks for the suggestion

From a E220 \ E190 to SL300 - that is ambitious

Don't want to spend that kind of money at this point in time.

Thanks

Ricky_63 · 2nd June 2008, 19:52

Hi all

Plans deffered due to lack of Vitamin M, another project is taking priority, but this project will certainly revive around Diwali

The car has been aquired though...a 190 !!cheers:

Cheers

Ricky_63 · 28th November 2008, 20:19

The 190 is now being scrubbed down to sheer metal. Other than new paint & upholstery, it shall have new wiring "but not of a 190" !!!

This is going to be a long drawn project. As & when there is spare money (in these times of recession it is most unlikely) !! The car shall take shape slowly BUT surely !!

Going to see the AMG mercs on Sunday ! Let's see what they offer in terms of performance vs what I have planned !! LOL (just kidding)

Cheers

P.S. Am I being tooooo optimistic ?

JayD · 28th November 2008, 21:09

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Originally Posted by Ricky_63

The 190 is now being scrubbed down to sheer metal. Other than new paint & upholstery, it shall have new wiring "but not of a 190" !!!

This is going to be a long drawn project. As & when there is spare money (in these times of recession it is most unlikely) !! The car shall take shape slowly BUT surely !!

Going to see the AMG mercs on Sunday ! Let's see what they offer in terms of performance vs what I have planned !! LOL (just kidding)

Cheers

P.S. Am I being tooooo optimistic ?

Wow! Another project car from u! I thought this one got shelved some time back! Can u pls post some pix of the car before the work started and its current condition?

Ricky_63 · 29th November 2008, 19:15

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Originally Posted by JayD

Wow! Another project car from u! I thought this one got shelved some time back! Can u pls post some pix of the car before the work started and its current condition?

Shelved project it was till ..... lightening struck.

The car is being scrubbed to metal to see how much rust (if at all) has set in. This car has been parked at a farmhouse for 7-8 years now.

If after the scrub it is worth "restoring" I shall bring it to life or else it shall happily sit at the farm.

Wish me luck, I really cannot say at this stage where this will head

Cheers

Ricky_63 · 17th December 2008, 20:50

What do you gentlemen think of a Merc 190 2.5 16V Cosworth ?? It was also called the EVO I

Comments please ? 195 Bhp stock - slurp slurp

Cheers

abhinav.gupta88 · 17th December 2008, 21:31

What all are you going to do if it is in good shape to be restored.
Any upgrade on the engine. Like the 1.8T?

Ricky_63 · 18th December 2008, 09:48

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Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

What all are you going to do if it is in good shape to be restored.
Any upgrade on the engine. Like the 1.8T?

Well if the body is in good enough shape it shall be restored to stock as of right now. Once the cash flow gets sorted out (post reccession), it may end up with a 300 BHP engine.. sssshhhhhh

All depends on the overall cost & restoreablity of the car.

Cheers

Ricky_63 · 14th January 2009, 10:49

The 190E before it was worked upon

JayD · 14th January 2009, 10:53

Ah Pix, Finally!! She needs a lot of work, but i guess its in good hands now. Some WIP pix please!

Ricky_63 · 16th January 2009, 20:32

Some more pictures of the 190E before the start of the restoration process.

Abix · 16th January 2009, 21:39

Nice going sir, looks like you have finally decided to go the German way. Congrats, should be an interesting project. Mine is finally up and running and is just awaiting the cosmetic upgrades. When are we getting to see this beauty at Arush's workshop?

Ricky_63 · 17th January 2009, 11:08

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Originally Posted by Abix

Nice going sir, looks like you have finally decided to go the German way. Congrats, should be an interesting project. Mine is finally up and running and is just awaiting the cosmetic upgrades. When are we getting to see this beauty at Arush's workshop?

@ Abix

I have been a German fan for quite sometime (Skoda, Audi, 2.5 16V Cosworth), so this is just going to add to the fascination for all things German.

Cheers

Ricky_63 · 24th June 2009, 21:30

Poor car is still getting the scraping done...boo hoo, why is money something that evades when you need it most...?

Cheers

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dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,236 Thanked: 727 Times	A similar car in Mumbai too for sale. Article Window
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2nd June 2008, 19:52	#33
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Hi all Plans deffered due to lack of Vitamin M, another project is taking priority, but this project will certainly revive around Diwali The car has been aquired though...a 190 !!cheers: Cheers
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28th November 2008, 20:19	#34
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	The 190 is now being scrubbed down to sheer metal. Other than new paint & upholstery, it shall have new wiring "but not of a 190" !!! This is going to be a long drawn project. As & when there is spare money (in these times of recession it is most unlikely) !! The car shall take shape slowly BUT surely !! Going to see the AMG mercs on Sunday ! Let's see what they offer in terms of performance vs what I have planned !! LOL (just kidding) Cheers P.S. Am I being tooooo optimistic ?
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17th December 2008, 20:50	#37
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	What do you gentlemen think of a Merc 190 2.5 16V Cosworth ?? It was also called the EVO I Comments please ? 195 Bhp stock - slurp slurp Cheers Last edited by Ricky_63 : 17th December 2008 at 20:53.
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17th December 2008, 21:31	#38
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	What all are you going to do if it is in good shape to be restored. Any upgrade on the engine. Like the 1.8T?
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14th January 2009, 10:49	#40
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	The 190E before it was worked upon Attached Thumbnails
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14th January 2009, 10:53	#41
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Ah Pix, Finally!! She needs a lot of work, but i guess its in good hands now. Some WIP pix please!
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16th January 2009, 20:32	#42
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Some more pictures of the 190E before the start of the restoration process. Attached Thumbnails
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16th January 2009, 21:39	#43
Abix BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 315 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Nice going sir, looks like you have finally decided to go the German way. Congrats, should be an interesting project. Mine is finally up and running and is just awaiting the cosmetic upgrades. When are we getting to see this beauty at Arush's workshop?
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24th June 2009, 21:30	#45
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Poor car is still getting the scraping done...boo hoo, why is money something that evades when you need it most...? Cheers
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