I want to see YOUR modifications! - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Druk · #31 05-15-2012, 12:54 PM

Full stainless sill covers, home made Afromosia steering wheel, seats from a Saab 9000. Total re-trim in Scottish hide with contrast stitch. Wood re-veneered in Afromosia to match the wheel. New contrast carpets. Delete hi-fi. Auxilliary gauges in center vents.

OM606.962 turbo diesel/Getrag 5speed being fitted.....but enough for now?

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MBeige · #32 05-15-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SirNik84

I really need to put some effort into organizing my trunk. I love your extra lighting and umbrella holder. I have a set of Yakima bars that live in my trunk. I wonder if I could mount them like your umbrella.

Thanks for the insperation

They might be a little heavy, I would just leave them at home if you do not use them.

SirNik84 · #33 05-15-2012, 02:08 PM

Ever since I sold my truck things have gotten a little crazy for the old Benz. The racks have really come in handy.

mach4 · #34 05-15-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SirNik84

Ever since I sold my truck things have gotten a little crazy for the old Benz. The racks have really come in handy.

Here's the mod you need -

SirNik84 · #35 05-15-2012, 02:42 PM

Thats awesome!

rocky raccoon · #36 05-15-2012, 06:18 PM

Mechanical mods so far:
EGR Delete
Vacuum system simplification
AC change to R134
Manual right side mirror
H4 headlights

Lots of repairs but nothing to prevent the daily drive to work. Love these simple cars.

BenzTurbo · #37 05-15-2012, 10:27 PM

Wow this is a GREAT thread! Keep em coming! I already see some things i want to do!

MBeige · #38 05-16-2012, 12:31 AM

Until I find the correct wood trim piece that accepts the headlight beam adjustment, the original fader switch position should work. Only problem is, I have not had the chance to get mine to work properly. Maybe I got a bad switch, but you get the idea.

Some members modify the fader switch to accommodate a USB drive, or a garage door opener (not my photos):

USB:

Garage door opener:

BenzTurbo · #39 05-16-2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MBeige

Until I find the correct wood trim piece that accepts the headlight beam adjustment, the original fader switch position should work. Only problem is, I have not had the chance to get mine to work properly. Maybe I got a bad switch, but you get the idea.

Some members modify the fader switch to accommodate a USB drive, or a garage door opener (not my photos):

USB:

Garage door opener:

I had my a dome light switch there that was hooked up to force the aux fan on but i got bored with it lol. I do want to put an aux in there because i really love my older pioneer that does not have usb support.

BenzTurbo · #40 05-16-2012, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SirNik84

Ever since I sold my truck things have gotten a little crazy for the old Benz. The racks have really come in handy.

WOW! Those are my dream wheels! Would they fit on a w123 car? What are they? And i love the rack. I think they make something that clips on to the plastic on a w123 car for a roof rack deal. I thought it would be cool to have some removable hella lights up there!

SirNik84 · #41 05-16-2012, 02:24 AM

Their copies of a Centra wheel. I got them from a member on here when he upgraded his wheels.
Funny story. The UPS guy who comes to my work sold me a set of wheels that looked like mine after seeing my car. they were the real Centra wheels. I passed them along to a friend with a W123, they look really sharp on his car.

The roof rack is a Yakima. I keep an eye out at the junk yard. so far I have a set of bars for the SD, 4 bars on my Tercel. I have a roof basket, the bike attachements and the ski/snow board attachements. They are kind of expencive new, but can be had cheap on craigslist, and even cheaper at the junk yard... oh, you might notice the bars on my rack are yellow, thats because when you get the racks at the junkyard they can be pretty rusty, but 3/4" coated ridged steel pipe is the same outer diameter as the Yakima bars with twice the wall thickness. you can get the pipe at any hardware store, its for buried gas line.

gatorblue92 · #42 05-16-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MBeige

Until I find the correct wood trim piece that accepts the headlight beam adjustment, the original fader switch position should work. Only problem is, I have not had the chance to get mine to work properly. Maybe I got a bad switch, but you get the idea.

Some members modify the fader switch to accommodate a USB drive, or a garage door opener (not my photos):

USB:

Garage door opener:

The wheels in my head are turning... those are some great mods right there!

ngarover · #43 05-16-2012, 08:50 AM

That usb mod is a great idea. one I think I'm going to copy in my 82

BenzTurbo · #44 05-16-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SirNik84

Their copies of a Centra wheel. I got them from a member on here when he upgraded his wheels.
Funny story. The UPS guy who comes to my work sold me a set of wheels that looked like mine after seeing my car. they were the real Centra wheels. I passed them along to a friend with a W123, they look really sharp on his car.

The roof rack is a Yakima. I keep an eye out at the junk yard. so far I have a set of bars for the SD, 4 bars on my Tercel. I have a roof basket, the bike attachements and the ski/snow board attachements. They are kind of expencive new, but can be had cheap on craigslist, and even cheaper at the junk yard... oh, you might notice the bars on my rack are yellow, thats because when you get the racks at the junkyard they can be pretty rusty, but 3/4" coated ridged steel pipe is the same outer diameter as the Yakima bars with twice the wall thickness. you can get the pipe at any hardware store, its for buried gas line.

Well time to start lookin for some centras

Stretch · #45 05-16-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ngarover

That usb mod is a great idea. one I think I'm going to copy in my 82

I can kind of see that today it looks quite good - perhaps even quite cool? (Don't ask me I wouldn't know cool if it bit me on the arse)

But in 10 years time it will probably look about as with it as an inbuilt record player...

I think these modifications are great but do them in such a way that you can replace them with something else...

...the car will easily out live that kind of technology (especially if it is a diesel!)...