I Got a New Toy - W115 1976 300D - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Necrosavant · #31 08-01-2009, 10:41 AM

Two weeks after i purchased car threw a set of clk rims on it and put in a 4 speed from a 240D..
And now im waiting for the car to come back from paint shop

TheDon · #32 08-01-2009, 11:07 AM

that is hot, the front needs to either be lowered to match the rear or take the dead bodies out of the trunk

daw_two · #33 08-01-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

that is hot, the front needs to either be lowered to match the rear or take the dead bodies out of the trunk

Looks like either 2 big ones or 3 smaller ones --- dead bodies in the trunk.

I wish I had not waited to buy the w115 that I had a shot at.....it was a Mustard Yellow exterior with a Sienna Red interior or something like that.....loved the color.

JimmyL · #34 08-01-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

that is hot, the front needs to either be lowered to match the rear or take the dead bodies out of the trunk

Have you ever seen the trunk in a W115??? I swear you could slide 2 caskets in there side by side.....

Necrosavant · #35 08-01-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyL

Have you ever seen the trunk in a W115??? I swear you could slide 2 caskets in there side by side.....

yea very big trunk fits all my tools but that pic is also before i put new shocks in the car sits higher now but i would like to lower the car..kind of unsure what to do either i put a hitch on it or i lower it..

pj67coll · #36 08-01-2009, 01:01 PM

Nice! I love them in red. So uncommon. Darker colors show off the body style better I think.

- Peter.

79Mercy · #37 08-01-2009, 08:07 PM

My W115 sits pretty level, if I take the 25 gallon cast iron aux fuel tank out of the trunk it will come up an inch or so im sure. Yeah Jimmy, the W115/4 trunks are huge.

79Mercy · #38 08-01-2009, 08:10 PM

I replaced the shifter bushings yesterday, someone had used a rubber bushing, we all know that won't work.

I started working of the 34 year old paint, it looks great to be so old. On the dull areas I put 3 coats of rubbing compound, 3 coats or polishing compound, and then a coat of wax. I also pulled the trim off and re-painted it with Duplicolor trim paint and it looks new, in a few days the whole body will be done. Right now only the front right fender and the hood are finished.

Lexxani · #39 08-01-2009, 08:24 PM

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^^I'll try to bring it. I gotta replace the tires and tie rods. After that it should make it to the GTG, if not your going to come get me where I break down, LOL.

... Ill bring the suburban and a tow rope....

brownrice78 · #40 08-01-2009, 08:45 PM

Great looking car. It's gonna be amazing when done I'm sure.

Necrosavant · #41 08-03-2009, 02:01 PM

new paint job

Necrosavant · #42 08-03-2009, 02:03 PM

had to make them take bumper off and repaint that area after pic was taken

edge · #43 08-03-2009, 05:03 PM

What color is that?

pj67coll · #44 08-03-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by edge

What color is that?

Pond scum green perhaps?

I believe it's a genuine Mercedes color from the era. Or at least very close to it. I'd like to know the name as well.

- Peter.

pizzachef · #45 08-03-2009, 11:00 PM

I'm also interested in changing the color of my car. How do the engine bay and door jambs, etc. look...how far did you have them go with the new color?