[PAVAN KADAM]

Originally Posted by Star man

Chicken Masala on the hoof ....

OK for the fresh updates.

The Merc boy is now painted with two coats of paint.

Completion is just around the corner

[PAVAN KADAM]

Today morning i receive a call from the painter " Saar 3 rd coat over saar.. please get the dashboard and other small parts to be painted "

I hurry with all required parts to him thinking 3rd coat means painting over, But but... there's still 3 more coats left to be done. He's very precise at what he's doing and uses old school methods, But so far his work on the Merc boy is noteworthy.

Very soon, it'll move out from the present place to the electrician.

Some pics of its present state.

[Ramanna]

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

This is one interesting restoration process that i am noticing.

Brat i dont know how you are going to finish this piece.
Because i know, the word Mercedes means Elegance and Class.

Restoring something thats as bare as this is one mind wreaking job.

Lets see how you'll come through.

The next set of pics available and will be posted soon.

If after restoration you feel like owning a orginal owners manual in the glove box look out for me. Also I have an original 240D 1984 in almost the same condition you are welcome for a visit. I still have the origional first aid kit in the first aid box located in the rear window.
Ramanna

[PAVAN KADAM]

Originally Posted by Ramanna

If after restoration you feel like owning a orginal owners manual in the glove box look out for me. Also I have an original 240D 1984 in almost the same condition you are welcome for a visit. I still have the origional first aid kit in the first aid box located in the rear window.
Ramanna

Sure sir,

Would want to get my hands on the owners manual and the First aid kit. And maybe also the 1984 Merc.

Will surely visit you if i know your location in Bengaluru

[msaudf]

hello there,
heres some info about the W110 series cars. i took a look at the pictures that you posted and i noticed that in a picture you clicked with the doors fitted showing the line, yeah? in the W110 cars the line that runs from the front fender until the rear quaeter panel will be almost straight, in your car the rear side of the car has dipped (a common problem with these cars) its due to the rusting of the floor that joins the boot and the rear seats. when a patchworker repairs the rust the rust is repalced with good metal without lifting the rear. so try to get that done before the final coats. dont worry it wont ruin your exisiting paint as work is only dont underneath.

[harit]

Originally Posted by msaudf

hello there,
heres some info about the W110 series cars. i took a look at the pictures that you posted and i noticed that in a picture you clicked with the doors fitted showing the line, yeah? in the W110 cars the line that runs from the front fender until the rear quaeter panel will be almost straight, in your car the rear side of the car has dipped (a common problem with these cars) its due to the rusting of the floor that joins the boot and the rear seats. when a patchworker repairs the rust the rust is repalced with good metal without lifting the rear. so try to get that done before the final coats. dont worry it wont ruin your exisiting paint as work is only dont underneath.

Hi Pawan,
Msaudf is right. Please look at the photo above and you will see that the line from the front to the rear is disturbed after the rear door. This is a very common fault on repaired fintails and 114/115. Since you are making such an effort, please get this rectified. This Merc with a clean body line looks like a million dollars.
All the best.

Cheers harit

[PAVAN KADAM]

Thank you both of you guys.

Yeah i've noticed that sometime back, Could do very little reshaping.

As of today, Complete painting is done Getting the inside and the underchassis anti rust coating done

[m-hawk]

BRAT001 just looking at what you have got yourself into make s tired !! but the day you will drive it off from the garage with it s fishtail and chrome shining and head s turning that will be the reward !! Loads of luck !! PICS PLS !!!
Regards
SaaJan

Its really a very nice topic and a good car.

Keep it up and best of luck.

[Machdar]

Hi Brat & Kadam,

Very interesting read! Just when I was falling off the edge with anticipation, suddenly the road ends? What's the latest? Is it done and ready? Pics? Updates?

[PAVAN KADAM]

Originally Posted by Machdar

Hi Brat & Kadam,

Very interesting read! Just when I was falling off the edge with anticipation, suddenly the road ends? What's the latest? Is it done and ready? Pics? Updates?

Present updates.

1) Paint done
2) Electricals 90% done, taking long time since we are laying the loom as per the original layout.
3) Fittings 50% complete.

Pending is upholstery and tyres.

Looks like the car needs one more coat of paint finally after complete restoration.

[Machdar]

Thanks Kadam,

Great Job! Can already visualize the beauty its metamorphosing into! DO keep us all updated with more pics! What are the plans for the interiors?

[samsag12]

Any update on the car ?

[Machdar]

Hi Pavan,

Any updates Pics??

[Renjit]

Hi friends, I am also looking for a similar merk.... Please advice me where can i find one and also approximate price for these fin tail models.