Chase's 73' Merc w108 Build Thread

[Luis]

[leppy182]

My buddy Ben (Leppy on here, I owe you bro!) was at a salvage yard and stumbled across my dream interior. I will be picking up the front and rear seats, the door cards, and the black steering wheel. I decided to go this route instead of purchasing the parts car. I will be able to get the glass and everthing I need from this one and not have to deal with getting rid of a whole car after.

That Car was so minty I was awestruck that it was in a salvage yard. I am really glad to be able to help!

[Chase]

0.o

[Zach]

[Stephen]

Progress







and one more of the bimmer

[CabbyScott]

You really don't mess around. Those wheels should look fantastic! Leaving them gold?

I spotted you in the BMW on Saturday in St. Cloud. That thing looks mean, I like it.

[Digital K]

bump for updates.

[Chase]

I've been hard at it, and too busy to update. Finally have some down time until Sunday. I've been staying up WAYYYY too late working on this thing way too many days in a row. Needed a break... Lol.

I have went through more sandpaper than one would have ever imagined. Went through probably $300 worth so far :o Here's what I have went through so far. I'll probably make a shrine out of it or something when I'm all done.



My friend thats providing moral support and coaching me with the body work and I decided that the spots that are the most rusted will be sandblasted. Because one of the two most important things about this build are to never have rust appear EVER again. Second making sure it is 100% safe.

I am down to the detailed and most tedious spots not to mention the most time consuming. I have marked out on the body what neds to be done to make the car straight with sharpie and we will be using that as a guide.

But enough chit-chat here are some progress pics.








































Action shots of me stripping. Brace yourselves....



















I also decided on a color. I am going to be going with Porsche Slate Grey.



It's my bday on Sunday so I thought what a better way to spend it than doing some body work with some friends. More updates to come after that. Then the plan it to get her primed and get that body protected. Then it's get low time

[Digital K]

if you send me a text and remind me, I can swing over at some point.

[Chase]

if you send me a text and remind me, I can swing over at some point.

Done deal.

[Das VR6]

dude. just saw this thread for the first time. fucking amazing project with what looks to be amazing work so far. definitely excited to see the progress.

[mimalmo]

Nice choice on the paint color.

[JTapper]

That respirator is doing nothing for you. I'll donate a new one to your cause.....just need to figure out how to get it to you

[Chase]

That respirator is doing nothing for you. I'll donate a new one to your cause.....just need to figure out how to get it to you

I work in Mendota Heights right on 55 & 13ish.

[magilson]

What kind of brush are you using with that stripper? How long does it last? How do you clean it out if you do reuse it?