What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

[LostKiwi]

Does your car not have a V8 powered heater?

 

[Blobcat]

Picked up the 55 from A TM Automotive after having a cat replaced. On to wheel alignment check after fitting new bushes to the lower control arms, and now booked in for tomorrow at Speed Ministry to check out its performance issues.
But now locked outside my house Missues gone for a walk and I forgot to take my house keys, I'm cold, it's getting dark and I am getting hungry

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I think your “camo” to hide the trailer and bins needs a bit of work...

 

[A.J.]

I think your “camo” to hide the trailer and bins needs a bit of work...

I expect it worked quite well in the Summer months when there were leaves on the shrubs. We use a fence panel to hide our bins

 

[Blobcat]

I expect it worked quite well in the Summer months when there were leaves on the shrubs. We use a fence panel to hide our bins

I use a Land Rover...

 

[00slk]

Woe is you, not a Pub nearby ?

Yes the Black Bear..........She's home now Brrrrrrrr, going out for dinner now

 

[rexemper]

go on then.

Very cool!!! What's your plan with it?

 

[00slk]

I think your “camo” to hide the trailer and bins needs a bit of work...

Gee BC, don't let the Missus see your comment, she's been on about my lack of gardening jobs around the house without you sticking the spade in
Anyway the 500 serves as a great object to conceal the bins and trailer from the driveway entrance!!

 

[Blobcat]

Gee BC, don't let the Missus see your comment, she's been on about my lack of gardening jobs around the house without you sticking the spade in
Anyway the 500 serves as a great object to conceal the bins and trailer from the driveway entrance!!

It’s possibly your lack of “sticking the spade in” that’s the issue the management has highlighted previously...

Hows the weeds in the drive?

 

[mercmancdi]

Picked up new pads , new front disc ,
Oil , oil filter , fuel filter , air filter and turbo air intake seals. Now just need the motivation to start fitting them

 

[00slk]

It’s possibly your lack of “sticking the spade in” that’s the issue the management has highlighted previously...

Hows the weeds in the drive?

I see what you did there.............................Hmmmm
It's too dark to take anymore pictures BC

 

[alexanderfoti]

Very cool!!! What's your plan with it?

I'm going to do some small mods. Get it working well mechanically and get it sat on air suspension.

 

[Wighty]

I'm going to do some small mods. Get it working well mechanically and get it sat on air suspension.

Sounds very “Gas Monkey” buddy

 

[SmartAmg]

Sounds very “Gas Monkey” buddy

It does but i like it!

 

[00slk]

........................... get it sat on air suspension.

 

[Kev555]

Vito got a remap on Saturday 200BHP Wahoooooooo that damn orange triangle wont stop flashing

 

[alexanderfoti]

It does but i like it!

Hehe I know it will divide opinion, but it will be done in a reversible manner. Its not a concourse example, which is one of the reasons I chose it.

 

[00slk]

Hehe I know or will divide opinion, but it will be done in a reversible manner. Its not a concourse example, which is one of the reasons I chose it.

Can't fault you Alex, a man after my own heart
I too have modernised old classics in the past (and present ) for improved comfort, quality and reliability

 

[V6Matty]

Hehe I know it will divide opinion, but it will be done in a reversible manner. Its not a concourse example, which is one of the reasons I chose it.

Considered putting a M113k in it as well Alex? Now that would be a very special car to keep

 

[SmartAmg]

Looking forward to seeing this, plenty of pics please Alex, as you do stuff to the car.

 

[RhodieBill]

Got the wheels balanced as they really needed it - looks like after the wheels were refurbed they just threw the tyres back on and didn't re-balance.... At least it only cost £30.00 down the local F1 for all four....

But today I gave it a good wash and then a waxing with AutoGlym UHD Wax.

Sadly the paintwork has not been kindly treated over the years, it's ok from a distance but close up you can see lots of tiny surface scratches on the flat areas. But at least NO RUST!!!! Even the underside is pretty clean.... I shouldn't complain I suppose it is 20 years old after all!

And I cleaned up the Headlights as they were a bit faded - needs a bit more work though....

I think a 7/10 is fair overall...

Next is the Interior.... Then a Lube Service.

Took some photos after I had finished but the light was fading as it was getting on for 3pm. So apologies there - also it's a 5/6 year old Sony Xperia!

Ciao....

NB. And yes, I need to sort out that Tailpipe - YUK!!!