Post up your car to do list! Lets see what everyone is up against.
 

I might have started a thread like this before.

I'm just curious to see what every has on their plates.

Here's my laundry list:

190E:
-Replace Master/Booster ($250)
-Replace Rear Subframe Mounts ($350+Parts)
-Replace Front LCAs ($376)
-Replace Exhaust U bolt things ($?)

300D:
-Replace Wastegate Actuator ($?)
-Remove Transmission Governor, clean. ($0, PITA)
-Install Euro Headlights ($0)
-Install Kenwood deck and fix speaker system ($0)
-Install replacement tensioner pulley and new belt ($50)
-Install Stainless Steel brake lines and flush system ($20)

420SEL:
-Install Pioneer deck ($0)
-Rebuild Front End Suspension (less springs, shocks) ($0)

300SD Green:
-Find leak in A pillar area..

300SD Gold:
-Everything. Probably.

Let's see...

300E

Replace idle control valve hoses/clean icv
Replace broken/missing front seat cargo nets
Replace broken outside temperature display
Replace climate control vacuum pods (oh yeah)
Somehow replace the light in the center A/C vent wheel
Fix the vacuum-operated rear headrests (they wont flop down)
Get my new Euro headlights professionally aimed and figure out why the foglights wont turn on...
Have rust spots in the undercarriage taken care of
have the rear suspension checked out
Get a second set of rims for my winter tires
Have the loose windshield/roof trim pieces taken care of.

Is this enough??

OK For my W123 300D I need to

Build car port so I can weld in the dry!
Build English Wheel so I can get a decent smooth curve in the floor pan I'm making
Make up some hammer forms for the more intricate shapes
Make the floor pan section out of zincor
Make up some repair pieces and weld them into the front of the car on the firewall and front inner wings and a bit on the right hand bonnet spring pocket
Remove rear wings / fenders
Remove rear wheel arches
Either repair rear wheel arches or make up some new ones
Put in a new electric supply line so I can use that spot welder!
Weld in new / repaired wheel arches
Figure out what the heck I'm going to do with that little bit of irritating rust in the spare wheel well
Weld the rear wings / fenders back on (I've got a new one for the right hand side)
Cut out the old floor pan and weld in the new one
Cut out the sills on both sides and replace them
Remove the last bits of underseal
Straighten out the rear valance
Spot weld in new floor pieces in the boot
Probably make my own car rotisserie so I can work on the underside with ease
Seam sealer!
Spray the underside of the car in POR15 (or something like it) then a colour coat then a clear undercoat so I can see if the rust comes back
Strip off last year's new paint (I didn't get a clear coat on it in time so it is probably damp)
Repaint the car
Make up a new wiring loom

...


If I get this far by Christmas I'll be a happy man!


EDIT - fat chance

[QUOTE=stormyc88;3005922]Let's see...

300E


Somehow replace the light in the center A/C vent wheel

00 Miscellaneous Reference Articles

Fix the vacuum-operated rear headrests (they wont flop down)

Check vacuum hose connections above brake booster, thats where my problem was

these make me feel not so bad about my own junk :D

1979 280CE
install new trunk seal
replace rubber fuel hoses at the tank

1985 300D
Nothing much needs to be done to this one right now, its my daily driver and no problems, knock on wood

1983 300D(bought with no drivetrain)
install engine and transmission
repair body damage
sort out any other issues
Sell

1973 450SEL
Sort out D-jet problems
unclog fuel return line
replace all brake calipers, and hoses
finish installing hard brake line
figure out what i wanna do with the car after all that

To do list
 

Bought and have in basement plan to do in Oct.
timing chain
chain guides
vacuum pump
frt brake pads

Done this summer
master brake cylinder
glow plugs starter
4 rotors
new exhaust system
new frt windshield
buy the wife some roses so she won't get mad at me for spending all this money.

420 SEL

Replace ball joints. Boots are split.
Replace rear springs.
Fix right rear power window.
Install new Michelins.
Get new MB front floor mats. Old ones are worn.
Figure out how to fix all the dulling anodized trim.

Dodgy ground there. Roses cost money too (unless you liberate them from the vicar's front garden)!

Some links for you

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/detailing-interior/248196-door-trim-moulding.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/detailing-interior/28892-anyone-try-clean-oxydation-anodized-aluminum-trim.html

ToDo
 

get it to pass smog
Clean and regrease sunroof rails
fix SRS issue
get power seats working again
replace driver's door (already have the replacement)
fix various dings and dents
paint the whole car (Earl Sheib should be flogged and shot)
transmission fluid/filter change
mount stereo amplifier in the trunk
fix antenna mounting and route wires properly
put in new speakers in the dash
flush and fill cooling system
tint windows
mill wood panels to replace real simulated wood grain veneer interior panels
hood seal and alignment
front end alignment
outside temperature sensor
headlight aim
left brake light
front right turn signal

At 272K mi the White Whale really needs the whole front end rebuilt. Problem is those 4-matic parts are spendy. Maybe next year's tax return....

With the turbo mostly sorted, there's no major work pending there. I've got some spare rear leveling parts and I've been wanting to add a 2nd control valve and set it up so that I have hydraulic sway control in the rear.

Thanks.


Was going to look into this product. http://www.everbritecoatings.com/aluminum.htm

1) EVERY Rubber Hoses
2) Filters
3) Fuse For Radio
4) Repair Any Rust
5) Spark Plugs
6) Tires
7) Plastic Antenna Piece (Cracked)

Just about everything to make it run and handle good.

1992 400E 269,000 miles

Front end:
ball joints
wheel bearings
tie rods
drag link
rotors and pads
idle arm bushings
rebuild PS pump

Rear end:
driveshaft center support
all subframe mounts
all links, etc.

Engine:
timing chain and rails
temp sensors and sender
air filters
air filter hoses

Interior:
Leatherique
find a good rear carpet (creme beige)
lights for the ACC buttons and vent dials

Exterior:
windshield
side mirror rubber
right side headlight bezel
grille insert
PAINT!

By the time this is finished it will have 500,000 miles on it.:D