New here, my new project 06 E500

Nov 8, 2006 | 11:35 PM

TRUKWORX

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2006 E500 sport,04 Silverado Duramax

New here, my new project 06 E500

My first Benz

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Nov 8, 2006 | 11:43 PM

sklasse

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wow, looks like the car is pretty much intact... how many miles ? How much did it cost. How much do you expect it will cost to fix it ?

Nov 9, 2006 | 12:09 AM

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Looks pretty nice actually, of course not counting the damage!
Also curious on how much?

Nov 9, 2006 | 12:10 AM

TRUKWORX

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It has 3k miles I gave 28G for it,I just finished it,I have about 32 in it done,Runs and looks new Thanks

Nov 9, 2006 | 12:16 AM

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Looks lowered, is it?

Nov 9, 2006 | 12:19 AM

TRUKWORX

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it has air ride and was down in the pic

Nov 9, 2006 | 12:46 AM

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looks nice. add bixenon and ur all set

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Nov 9, 2006 | 12:48 AM

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nice project to work on...keep us posted on the progress!

Nov 9, 2006 | 01:16 AM

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Sell it and do it again.

Nov 17, 2006 | 01:59 PM

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all done now,love it

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Nov 17, 2006 | 02:11 PM

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Look great!!

Definately doesn't look lowered anymore. It looks like you have the 'raise' button on...do you?

Nov 17, 2006 | 03:14 PM

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The first pic looks as though a body imprint is on the hood..

Nov 17, 2006 | 03:15 PM

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Yes the airmatic is awesome

Nov 17, 2006 | 04:17 PM

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It has 3k miles I gave 28G for it,I just finished it,I have about 32 in it done,Runs and looks new Thanks

Wait, did you invest $32k into repairing it? Because you can get a almost new and clear titled E500 for $60k.

Nov 17, 2006 | 04:22 PM

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no , it cost him 32K altogether to fix it. Personally although it looks good now, the e-class body structure is fairly stiff, once its been damaged it might look good, but IMO it won't drive the original way.

Nov 17, 2006 | 04:50 PM

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The car had no frame damage,The wreck missed the rail and did not get back to the strut tower,It runs and drives like new,I repaired this car myself and was very picky about it,,

Nov 17, 2006 | 05:35 PM

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Congrats on such a beautiful ride! Very impressive DIY skills!!! Did you paint the panels yourself as well?

Nov 17, 2006 | 06:13 PM

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yes at home here in my garage,I have been building wrecks for 25 yrs. Thanks

Nov 17, 2006 | 11:14 PM

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Wow man, Amazing! Loooks new!

Nov 18, 2006 | 02:57 AM

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The car had no frame damage,The wreck missed the rail and did not get back to the strut tower,It runs and drives like new,I repaired this car myself and was very picky about it,,

Wow... That looks really nice. Congrats!

Nov 20, 2006 | 02:31 PM

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Hey, where did you get the car? I am looking for a similar project but I don't want to go through a hit car dealer - their mark-ups are higher than a clean used one...

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