Kobzarhomes

Yep, I agree.

Kobzarhomes

jdbenz500

do you think its possible to fit the 2013+ dashboards on a 2002?

jdbenz500

with the factory navigation stereo system?

Kobzarhomes

I doubt it. Not with existing wiring harness and ECU's.

jdbenz500

for the grey interior, i highly recommend using colorbond paint for dying the interior's wall panels black, just to go for a newer look

jdbenz500

i used it for mine, came out brand new

jdbenz500

they have OEM mercedes anthracite black

Kobzarhomes

Today I refinished the floor on the driver side.

pdeacon

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.

hutch300

jdbenz500 you have to start combining your thoughts into one post to keep this excellent build thread clean.

aerG500

Agreed! I look forward to seeing the progress on this G nearly daily

Kobzarhomes

👍 I wish it was every day, but I try to work on it 2-3 times a week and post as much as possible.

grane

I have Stop Tech slotted rotors on my G500 (Racing Brakes patented slotted rotors on my CL55) as drilled rotors tend to crack. Sure they put them on race cars but change them after every race. Stop tech, thru Tirerack, are special order slotted rotors but worth waiting for. You don't need the cryo ones. You do need the one that have "black hats" because they resist corrosion much better. BTW new MB pads are made by TRW among others whereas AMG/Brembo pads used to be ATE

Kobzarhomes

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.

fastlife23

very nice resto and doc love all the pics and the time put into it

Kobzarhomes

Thank you

Kobzarhomes

Removed center console. Not very complicated as long as you don't rush it and remove proper screws .

Kobzarhomes

Found a bullet under the center console when I removed it. Must be the G-wagon thing lol...

will175

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.

Kobzarhomes

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.

pdeacon

Now that's pretty cool. They look a lot more comfortable.

America964

With a build like this, the details and the type of materials just snowballs. Would be amazing if you can get the rear CLS seats installed. This thread is pure automotive ****, .

Kobzarhomes

I agree, those are nice. I'll pass on the CLS seats, I'll do regular seats only.

Kobzarhomes

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.