A new look - 123.133 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

MBeige · #1 08-09-2008, 04:10 PM

Before:

After:

Next up, redo the grille... but dark gray this time. I have a new plastic ready, but even if it has an MB part number on it, it really looks weird. The fins aren't straight, but taper upwards as it nears the mid-line chrome strip. Plus, the center strip is not as distinct as the original one, and makes it "flat nosed"

So I'll use my old grille for now and just strip the paint...

Need to wait on the 15" Bundts, gotta save up for their restoration and a new set of tires

I don't post new threads as much but I thought this upgrade deserved one. I know many of you already have Euro lights on yours so please welcome me to the club

JimmyL · #2 08-09-2008, 04:37 PM

I must apologize up front, but give me the before. FAR more W123 personality.
Fyi, you can't loose either way as your cars is awesome, just stating a preference......

curlytom · #3 08-09-2008, 05:14 PM

If these were different cars on the auction block, I would buy the before car in a second. I love the classic look of the round headlamps with that beautiful cream-yellow color.
Not too crazy about the new "after" modern-esque look. Almost looks like a Nissan with a Mercedes badge...sorry, but that's just my personal opinion.

Stevo · #4 08-09-2008, 06:00 PM

My Euro "85"240D has the original Euro headlights which I like the look of much better than the US ones. You can see round ones every day

t walgamuth · #5 08-09-2008, 06:13 PM

It looks very nice, but I would not paint the grill like that simply because of chipping and so forth.

I much prefer the looks of the euro lights.

Very clean 240(?) in my favorite color!

Tom W

lowriderdog37 · #6 08-09-2008, 06:26 PM

I painted my grill about a year ago with engine paint, haven't had even a chip yet.

I like the euro headlights...only because I can put different bulbs in there. I would like to get a set whenever I stumble upon them. I want a real set though, I am worried about the ebay set out there because of the possibility of melting with strong bulbs.

Stevo · #7 08-09-2008, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowriderdog37

I painted my grill about a year ago with engine paint, haven't had even a chip yet.

I like the euro headlights...only because I can put different bulbs in there. I would like to get a set whenever I stumble upon them. I want a real set though, I am worried about the ebay set out there because of the possibility of melting with strong bulbs.

You can get round "euro" headlights (that take bulbs) which preform as well as the rectangle ones, have them in my "79"

ImBroke · #8 08-09-2008, 07:46 PM

I put Euros on mine because my doors were shot. Your headlight doors look very nice as does the rest of the car. Now that I have them on, the increased light output is tremendous, and I won't be going back.

POS · #9 08-09-2008, 08:52 PM

Log me up as a euro-light guy.

Skippy · #10 08-09-2008, 09:09 PM

I like the "before" look better. I've just never been a fan of square/rectangular headlights. I do love the blacked out grille though.

JWJ · #11 08-09-2008, 09:21 PM

I'm for the before look. It's got to be classic for me.

MBeige · #12 08-09-2008, 09:39 PM

Thanks gents!

After installing the Euro lights I realized these Euros had more personality, with them looking more like eyes rather than the US lights that are always "eyes wide open". If it's any consolation I kept the original lights, because I keep all original items I've replaced/upgraded...and I'm not selling them

Is there a preference for 15" Bundts - ATS or Centra? The ones I got were Centra but I do know there are other brands (just like some companies back in the day made 14" Intra/Ronal/Fuchs "replicas" of the Bundts).

If I paint the grille dark gray I should also paint the inside of the Euro light frames dark gray too, to match. Kinda gives it this look but with a dark gray color, instead of black:

And yes I need to clean the Euro light lenses, the insides are dirty. Or get new ones instead.

79Mercy · #13 08-09-2008, 09:42 PM

If you paint the grill, paint the insides of the euro headlights also.

tobybul · #14 08-09-2008, 11:46 PM