My 1996 E220 W124: A Restoration Project | Running Report

Machdar · 31st March 2010, 11:23

UPDATE TIME!!

Good news finally seeing some progress in this lazy town! Attaching some pics of current status... base coat on and getting ready for first coat of metallic black

GTO · 31st March 2010, 17:54

Nice! From the pictures, body line looks clean. Your garage took 1.5 months to get to this stage...here's hoping the quality of tin work is top notch.

Machdar · 31st March 2010, 19:06

Thank You ! Yes I have been breathing down their necks. Still running around the car with a magnifying glass!

Machdar · 5th April 2010, 11:25

We are getting close to finishing now some more updated pics.

Psycho · 5th April 2010, 11:38

The car is really starting to look good, await seeing the final finish on.

Machdar · 5th April 2010, 12:22

Thank You! Its been a long wait and I cant wait to get it on the road! Now am busy collecting bits and pieces to make it jazzier!

Machdar · 7th April 2010, 11:07

More Updates final coat and clear has been done now refitting and then polishing !

Attached are the pics

diesel_head · 7th April 2010, 14:00

This is turning out to be one sweet ride. What ICE do you have in mind?
Try & doll it up with some crazy alloys!

manishalive · 7th April 2010, 14:33

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Machdar · 7th April 2010, 15:01

I am thinking about alloys just not sure of what type yet. I dont have a big packet to blow any recommendations?

Manish the fiats are owned by the chap who own the paint booth. Its near Hennur

Machdar · 29th April 2010, 10:33

Hi No updates yet as the mechanic is ill and down so the fitting have to wait! I am thinking of replacing the alloys! Any suggestions?

AirWind · 29th April 2010, 13:27

A low profile tyre with a chrome multi spoke alloy would look sexy on the black tanK...

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Originally Posted by Machdar

Hi No updates yet as the mechanic is ill and down so the fitting have to wait! I am thinking of replacing the alloys! Any suggestions?

Machdar · 29th April 2010, 14:27

Thanks Airwind! Any pics? And would recommend any particular make and shop?

Machdar · 25th May 2010, 15:38

Hi ALL,

I am furious and upset currently. My car is further delayed as one of the boys at the garage reversed my 124 into another car. S now need to do some work on the bonnet, tail lamps & bumper.

Am fuming!

Machdar · 5th June 2010, 12:46

Well After a long gap I have been able to get some work. I have decided to retain the original alloys so got them buffed, painted and they look cool! Attached are some pics. Now plan to get some new rubber and should be ready to start interior work!

31st March 2010, 11:23	#46
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	UPDATE TIME!! Good news finally seeing some progress in this lazy town! Attaching some pics of current status... base coat on and getting ready for first coat of metallic black Attached Thumbnails
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31st March 2010, 17:54	#47
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,518 Thanked: 300,704 Times View My Garage	Nice! From the pictures, body line looks clean. Your garage took 1.5 months to get to this stage...here's hoping the quality of tin work is top notch.
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31st March 2010, 19:06	#48
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Thank You ! Yes I have been breathing down their necks. Still running around the car with a magnifying glass!
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5th April 2010, 11:25	#49
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	We are getting close to finishing now some more updated pics. Attached Thumbnails
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5th April 2010, 11:38	#50
Psycho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,043 Thanked: 110 Times View My Garage	The car is really starting to look good, await seeing the final finish on.
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5th April 2010, 12:22	#51
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Thank You! Its been a long wait and I cant wait to get it on the road! Now am busy collecting bits and pieces to make it jazzier!
	() Thanks

7th April 2010, 11:07	#52
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	More Updates final coat and clear has been done now refitting and then polishing ! Attached are the pics Attached Thumbnails
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7th April 2010, 14:00	#53
diesel_head BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 71 Thanked: 74 Times	This is turning out to be one sweet ride. What ICE do you have in mind? Try & doll it up with some crazy alloys! Last edited by GTO : 30th April 2010 at 15:58. Reason: u = You. No SMS language on Team-BHP please
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7th April 2010, 15:01	#55
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	I am thinking about alloys just not sure of what type yet. I dont have a big packet to blow any recommendations? Manish the fiats are owned by the chap who own the paint booth. Its near Hennur
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29th April 2010, 10:33	#56
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Hi No updates yet as the mechanic is ill and down so the fitting have to wait! I am thinking of replacing the alloys! Any suggestions?
	() Thanks

29th April 2010, 14:27	#58
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Thanks Airwind! Any pics? And would recommend any particular make and shop?
	() Thanks

25th May 2010, 15:38	#59
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Hi ALL, I am furious and upset currently. My car is further delayed as one of the boys at the garage reversed my 124 into another car. S now need to do some work on the bonnet, tail lamps & bumper. Am fuming!
	() Thanks

5th June 2010, 12:46	#60
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Well After a long gap I have been able to get some work. I have decided to retain the original alloys so got them buffed, painted and they look cool! Attached are some pics. Now plan to get some new rubber and should be ready to start interior work! Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks