2002 G500 build/ restoration/ conversion photo thread
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patrick@scp (11-11-2019)
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E450 wagon, C43 AMG Cpe, C43 AMG Cab
Looks great. The prep steps can be tedious but you will be completing the build on a solid base. In my experience the "fun" stuff comes with the finishing details. The things that are going to show once completed. Keep the updates coming. I'm really enjoying this.
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Reconsider drilled rotors
I have a question about the rotors, i was planning on getting a set of aftermarket drilled rotors and pads for g500. Do i need to change the original g500 calipers in order to get larger drilled rotors? I was planning on doing it myself at home
these are the rotors i want:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Spark-Zinc-Dri...%257Ciid%253A1
these are the rotors i want:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Spark-Zinc-Dri...%257Ciid%253A1
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jdbenz500 (11-09-2016)
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Today I removed everything from the inside of the doors in preparation to have doors removed from the vehicle during the respray. They still have to be prepped but this way they are going to be just empty shells.
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Removed center console. Not very complicated as long as you don't rush it and remove proper screws .
Last edited by Kobzarhomes; 11-11-2016 at 07:32 PM.
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Amazing resto! Since you have stripped it down. Do you foresee it being hard to instal 2 captain seats (like the front seats) in the rear? Ive seen a few pics of brabus G's with 2 rear captain seats. I would like to do that to my G63 to free up some room for the rear passenger.
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Thank you
As far as 2 captain seats in the rear, I don't think its too difficult, but I'm sure its not easy. You most likely will have to modify / fabricate seat brackets in order to attach the seats.
I did see on YouTube someone install CLS seats in the back of their G wagon.
As far as 2 captain seats in the rear, I don't think its too difficult, but I'm sure its not easy. You most likely will have to modify / fabricate seat brackets in order to attach the seats.
I did see on YouTube someone install CLS seats in the back of their G wagon.
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Removed rear side windows and fifth door window. Windshield is also going to come out right before taking it to the paint shop, No rust under the window seals, like new under there )
Next week I'm going to start sanding the vehicle and prepping it for paint.
Next week I'm going to start sanding the vehicle and prepping it for paint.