Rebuilding a Wrecked SL500 from Copart - Pt 3

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Dec 15, 2019 | 04:19 PM
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Just uploaded part 3! Please consider subscribing if you enjoyed!

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Nice job keep it up!
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Nice job keep it up!
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I see you already got the front bumper on the side. How is this unit structurally? Is it still a bit flexible or very hard and brittle?
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I see you already got the front bumper on the side. How is this unit structurally? Is it still a bit flexible or very hard and brittle?
It's still nice and flexible. Just needs a couple of repairs, which will be in some of the upcoming videos!
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KNOCK KNOCK How’s the project progressing? Surely you had no break on December 25th??
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Nice work! I'm also starting a project on a new to me '03 SL55. Looking forward to your progress.
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KNOCK KNOCK How’s the project progressing? Surely you had no break on December 25th??
Unfortunately I had to take a small break due to slow shipping times during the holidays! But here's a little peek of what's to come




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Nice work! I'm also starting a project on a new to me '03 SL55. Looking forward to your progress.
I have an 03 SL55 as well, I love it! Thanks for the support!
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Where did you get your new used bumper from?
Is it the one with the sport package or without.
Please post a pic of the bumper if you can.
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Where did you get your new used bumper from?
Is it the one with the sport package or without.
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Bought it from a person on facebook. I go over the entire bumper in detail in one of the videos.
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