C124 WIDEBODY PAINT AT LAST !
05-14-2012, 09:00 AM
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The front flares are from the 500e (I believe). The rears are flares taken from a Porsche 911. The full info should be earlier on in the thread.
05-15-2012, 08:53 AM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Four years ago I installed a period ( circa 1991 ) TurboTechnics UK twin turbo kit.
Almost three years ago the widebody project was started.
The goal was to build a replica of the C124 AMG widebody, none of which were ever built by AMG North America.
The rear "flares" are early 80's Porsche 911SC which are very close to the shape and contour of the AMG kit.
Many hours spent getting the sheetmetal to replicate the AMG kit.
Ed A.
can't wait to see it all done.
05-28-2012, 06:09 PM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
ALMOST THERE !!
Rear window in, door and window trim painted satin black and installed with all new rubbers, side skirts and cladding installed.
Tailights are a period German aftermarket all red lens..
Tailights are a period German aftermarket all red lens..
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05-28-2012, 06:35 PM
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RBYCC you are worse than the world's best striptease/table dancer.
Every few weeks you post something that gets us all ultra horny !
And then you expect us to maintain that state for a few more weeks.
Looking really really good my friend !
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05-28-2012, 09:13 PM
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Absolutely stunning! Your updates never fail to impress, but DAMN that thing is looking hotter than ever! Can not wait to see the final product. Maddest of props to ya, Ed!
05-28-2012, 11:57 PM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Holy Mother of W124's........
RBYCC you are worse than the world's best striptease/table dancer.
Every few weeks you post something that gets us all ultra horny !
And then you expect us to maintain that state for a few more weeks.
Looking really really good my friend !
RBYCC you are worse than the world's best striptease/table dancer.
Every few weeks you post something that gets us all ultra horny !
And then you expect us to maintain that state for a few more weeks.
Looking really really good my friend !
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05-29-2012, 09:36 AM
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Looks really good. Wheel fit is perfect. Nice job. Have you checked clearance on compression for the tires and fenders? Or are you just going stiff enough to not move that much? I have been thinking of doing something similar some day. I was thinking of using the front fender flare on the rear like you did on the front.
05-29-2012, 12:03 PM
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And the value agreed insurance is gonna go something like this.
The Fit and Finish - Thousands of bucks
The Marlyn Monroe Hips - Millions
The "Waiting" - Billions
The Photo Skills - Priceless !
The Fit and Finish - Thousands of bucks
The Marlyn Monroe Hips - Millions
The "Waiting" - Billions
The Photo Skills - Priceless !
05-29-2012, 12:44 PM
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Really great progress, with the specifications and attention to detail, this one is going to set the curve for all our cars...because it started life as a basic 124, not a world beater...
05-29-2012, 10:58 PM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Looks really good. Wheel fit is perfect. Nice job. Have you checked clearance on compression for the tires and fenders? Or are you just going stiff enough to not move that much? I have been thinking of doing something similar some day. I was thinking of using the front fender flare on the rear like you did on the front.
Suspension not really that stiff with H&R lowering springs and Bilstein HD's..just enough travel for average road surfaces.
Did go one size smaller on the front tires as there was a slight rub.
Inner wheel well sheetmetal was modified based on some old AMG documentation.
Front and rear strut /shock tower bars to keep everything square.
No camber problems even with 10" wide rear wheels.
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05-30-2012, 02:09 AM
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[quote=RBYCC;5216177]How about a "sunlight" tease....
B I T C H !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now tell me you are NOT GOING TO DRIVE THAT THING when it's finished.
You surely couldn't be that brave !
B I T C H !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now tell me you are NOT GOING TO DRIVE THAT THING when it's finished.
You surely couldn't be that brave !
05-30-2012, 09:52 AM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
[quote=stormtigers;5217716]
I've owned it since new in may of 1988 and only put on 67K miles....
It will be driven but never a daily driver or parked anywhere but my garage or with me standing by it...the daily tasks are left up to a G55K !!
It will be driven but never a daily driver or parked anywhere but my garage or with me standing by it...the daily tasks are left up to a G55K !!
