1983 Mercedes Benz W123 280CE Restoration | Part 2 | Stripping Parts

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In this episode of Restore It, James and I begin the dismantling of the MB W123 to prepare it for paint, re-chroming and bodywork.
I'm sure some of you are thinking I'm taking on too much at once. But don't worry, I'm in the process of finding help in the workshop. So if you are interested in working at Restore It, please email me at [e-mail], thanks!
00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Stripping the front of the car
00:28 - Removing the front bumper
00:50 - Removing the under headlight trim
01:13 - Removing the lower front trim
01:33 - Removing the headlights and indicators
03:08 - Removing the headlight window wipers
03:19 - Removing the front grill
04:39 - Removing the side middle trim
06:34 - Removing the rear bumper
06:51 - Removing the rear bumper mount and boot carpet
07:25 - Removing the rear lights
07:36 - Removing the rear light under trim
07:47 - Removing the licence plate
07:56 - Removing the rear badges
08:13 - Removing the aerial
08:29 - Removing the lower trim
09:24 - Removing the bonnet grills
09:48 - Removing the window wipers
10:00 - Removing the windscreen trim
11:03 - Removing the windscreen
12:12 - Removing the windscreen seal
12:31 - Removing the wing mirrors
13:35 - Removing the bad bolts & front fenders
17:03 - Removing the headlight window wiper motor
19:34 - Removing the vacuuming the engine bay
20:12 - Removing the vacuum tank
21:09 - Removing the door cards and all of their trim
24:13 - Removing the door handles
25:20 - Removing the lower window trim
27:02 - All of the parts removed + Info on what's to come
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Tools & equipment used:
Quartz Lacquer - goo.gl/8PTVKM
Base Coat Paint - goo.gl/mWhufG
Rust Remover - goo.gl/13gopW
Rohr 250 Welder - bit.ly/33mkOGP
U-Pol Weld Through Primer #2 - bit.ly/2qL38ak
Fast Mover 1kW Infrared Paint Dryer, Stand, Timer - bit.ly/2WYR9jJ
Workbenches - arborgardensolutions.co.uk
Moldex Full Face Mask - goo.gl/NNYGrv
FGL 5 Spray gun - goo.gl/Acg5rd
A.N.I. R150-T Mini Spray gun - goo.gl/cHTJS2
Colad Washable Overalls - goo.gl/3Css9E
Colad Mixing Cups - goo.gl/8DYmE8
Colad TurboMix Sticks - goo.gl/cYZfks
Colad Synthetic Paint Strainers - goo.gl/H79ZgL
Steel wire bits - geni.us/keyaD
Blasting Cabinet - bit.ly/2GxvKJ7
Blasting pot - bit.ly/32TMnrU
Cordless Ratchet - bit.ly/30YNlkG
Parts Washer - bit.ly/2K5G9wA
Rotary Tool - geni.us/HGed
Concentrate Degreaser - geni.us/yUn9
Mannesmann Socket Set - geni.us/HCDZ
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[@ZerodJailbreak]

This video can't be family friendly considering the amount of stripping that took place in it…

[@RestoreIt]

Car porn indeed!

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

Hahaha

[@robshaw6248]

I’m early to this one mate, I am a bmw guy but i like this merc alot lol

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers Rob! I'm not the biggest fan on this car, but it sure is fun to work on. Even more basic than an E30!

[@tollevkvendbo]

@@RestoreIt Volvo next😉

[@Bemaritohtori]

@@tollevkvendbo plz no

[@David-di1gs]

@@RestoreIt wait till you get to the injection system ;)

[@theschnurrbart2260]

Same

[@tomswindler64]

Glad to see some one decide to restore this Mercedes and pick you to do the restoration,keep doing what your doing gonna be right and nice,I know it.😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you Tom! Too kind!

[@coolissimo69]

Those Mercedes were made to last, so is your channel, great work my friend.

[@tinman7551]

Best car restoration channel on KZbin and also can’t wait for the dry ice vapor blasting wow 🤩 big time.

[@parttimetourist]

It never ceases to amaze me why so many people are into German car worship as though they are miraculous mechanical marvels. They are basically the same as any other mechanical vehicle with nothing special about them except they are over-engineered and unnecessarily complicated. I am an Engineer and I spent 3 years in Germany working with their Engineers and while we got on well they are no better than me and some are not as good as me

[@1leggeddog]

Just goes to show how many hidden issues a project like this can have that you simply can't see before you start tearing into it.

[@RestoreIt]

Exactly.. always the case. Cheers!

[@redisbastelbude9860]

And the w123 Chassie is the best example.😅

[@TheMd1995]

Maybe the only video on KZbin that takes care of this much details, so glad that such videos will be done to this legendary car, great job mate.

[@jbuckley2546]

Have you seen M539 Restorations Mohammad? Another quality channel.

[@TheMd1995]

@@jbuckley2546 I'll check it out

[@Eeeeste]

Nice project. As always very educational and fun to watch. Nice to see your business is growing! Diserved!

[@notthisguyagain8557]

You're a complete boss steve 😎

[@pesterenan]

I admire your patience, even more with such a difficult car to disassemble. Hope it all gets sorted out, can't wait for the next episodes!

[@RIchardDavidson007]

I love watching two artist at their craft.

[@pieterwaterschoot9309]

Great video as always, and a big welcome to James of course!

[@davebuts1921]

She is coming along very well mate.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Dave!

[@heartSLB]

I give my kudos to the owner for keeping his car well maintained at least on the inside and it warms my heart to know the exterior will be receiving proper care in the upcoming episodes. I’m happy 😊

[@of_lion22]

Anyone else getting early Wheeler Dealers vibes? Just missing the guitar riffs and you speaking directly to the camera. Love your work and dedication. Love the cars too.

[@AndreiRebegea]

Finally, a car worth restoring ;-)

[@philen]

Really great to see these videos, i’ve restored a w123 4-5 yrs ago and am restoring my s123 right now.

[@mc_frag8643]

I see Restore IT i upvote

[@adamcannella2463]

Love the video, not a big Mercedes fan but a classic is a classic. Keeping history alive 1 bolt at a time, keep up the good work guys.

[@gkkUK]

Another brilliant vid this is so enjoyable to watch especially is done by someone with passion

[@gheorghe-ioanfodor1821]

I just love your videos, can't wait for the next one!

[@4WheelBuilds]

Awesome work. Can't wait until the next episode.

[@markharris7662]

Really love your channel. I like your working style. Could watch you work for hours. God bless.

[@shrikelet]

Can't wait for the next episode. The need to see where you're going to find corrosion next really has me by the short and curlies!

[@FootToPedal]

Loving this series so far! Like you I'm really interested to see what the ice blasting can do, hearing more and more good stuff about this. Keep up the awesome work!

[@KevsShed]

James, I had no idea that you were a KZbin sensation! You never said! 👍😀

[@Na_Ranjo]

you are in nothing behind Ed China. This is Pure pleasure to look at. I really enjoy watching.

[@ikocheratcr]

While Ed is interesting to watch, Restore It is way less dramatic, something I find more enjoyable to watch.

[@kieranmann9761]

WD40 is a mechanics best friend!! Nice work on disassembly without damaging anything!!

[@DashDrones]

Love your attention to detail. Cannot wait to see how this old W123 comes out. 💪👍

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Beautiful car. That side window line is so pleasing. I am sure it will look wonderful in the end. 😊👍

[@bluefloyd6058]

I did so many repairs on the W123 in the eighties. My mind is refreshed from your efforts. I'm happy with your patience with the wonderful breed of a automobile. I'm going to look at a 123 wagon this weekend and hope it is the one and last car i drive;)

[@BK-mh3jg]

This is one of the best Mercedes chases the W123 classics ever built, I have owned one before and man I loved that car and it was one of the best I ever owned I am delighted to see its all episodes till it’s been all restored and till then good luck mate.

[@alissondjean399]

That’s a life saver and you don’t even know! I will be painting my 1978 280c this weekend, and thanks to you i was able to remove the side trim from it. Would you guys mind being the first ones to remove all the window chrome and showing it on video? Please and thank you

[@ulmanito5237]

very, very well done I also have a W123 / 200-83 in the original unwelded condition - first paint. Greetings from the Black Forest

[@y4nnickschmitt]

Must be the only one left😉 Have you checked the typical spots yet?

[@hendrikkleyn8571]

Sweeeeet. I love this series.

[@BEUSA42]

Absolutely incredible job

[@sueablitt1168]

Congratulations Restoreit on your 100th video, another great video 👍

[@realmindset3]

I’m restoring one as well and this gave me so much more motivation to finish🔥

[@maceopedrogarciagimenez9546]

It´s a dream for me you restore this w123, thanks, thanks, thanks.

[@andrewjohnson9279]

I really miss my manganese brown wagon. While it was very hot in Texas, the color was fantastic. Very unique.

[@emiliorodrigues1924]

Wow, it's amazing all tenderness that you apply to your W123. You really must love your Mercedes-Benz! Congratulations 🎊. How I wish, to find someone like you, one day, to take care of my 1991 W201, when I'll need it!

[@rahmanwang]

Excellent video. Very meticulous workmanship.

[@wsshead]

Looking forward to the future episodes, a lot done in this episode, though. I've seen a few videos with dry ice blasting, it looks interesting but very expensive. Great video @Restore It.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks dude. Yes thats my only problem with it... The price... Some machines are £17k. Mental!

[@electronic7979]

Excellent restoration video

[@alexkross1954]

i love model w123🔥🔥🔥

[@punkbloater]

Nice work guys! 👍🏻

[@bobjoncas2814]

...good one, nice work, stay safe...

[@TheMiltosmarathon]

Very nice video, keep up the good work! Greetings from Greece!

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

What an amazing example of the MB peerless build quality, the Austin Maestro that I had new in 1983 was already falling to pieces in 1984!

[@theboringcarchannel4332]

Great Job 👍🏻

[@dagobertkrikelin1587]

This is riveting stuff!

[@xedasxedas]

Looking forward for the next episode.

[@broomad]

Brilliant work - amazed that nothing broke !!

[@michaeljose8122]

I think that’s a testament to the design and build quality of the W123, for a car almost 40 years old there’s little to compare it to.

[@larrysorenson4789]

I have had success using a dremel cutting wheel on the rusted or damaged bolt head to simply reduce the size of the hex head until you have solid metal with no rust. Has not failed me yet.

[@colinmartin9797]

One tool I just don't see used often enough on stuff like this, but works absolute miracles is called the "shake n break". it's dirt cheap, plugs into an air chisel, and gives you an INSANE amount of vibration that I've net to have fail on even the nastiest, most rusted screws. I'd almost guarantee that slot you cut in those nasty bolts would have been a breeze for that tool, I've done some far worse ones with it. It's all of like $30, too. Completely paid for itself the first two times I used it.

[@RODZILLA65]

When say Merc in the USA, it means something totally different. Glad to see you post up.

[@rafljafarrj]

Good job 👍

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you!

[@moldingpro7208]

I always enjoy watching you strip...cars

[@1969ttu]

Love these cars, amazing how much better these look than their 4 door sibling. This is close as I will get to restoring one myself (have an E30 waiting on its own resto) so am really looking forward to the process.

[@luckyhomestead]

It's so interesting, thank you for video :)

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks for watching :)

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

Awesome restoration job, the results should be spectacular👌☝️👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@augustinasgriskevicius4110]

Great and very enjoyable videos. Keep up the good work! P.S. That's my dream car.

[@philen]

For the bottom trim, remove the caps at the end and slide them off/on. That’s much easier and the way they’re intended to go off and on. When getting rusted screws out, instead of wd40, use brake fluid and let it sit for some time. It penetrates better. Also when using wd40 or similar product, it’s supposed to sit to get the time to penetrate. Really great work guys!

[@arcadiecondurachi2166]

I really hoped you'd pick a W123 for restoration.

[@RestoreIt]

I actually didn't. Someone picked me to restore it. Which is why this has taken priority... It's my first customer :)

[@نجيب_قويزي]

I'm really enjoying watching this in Ramadan 😊

[@RestoreIt]

Glad to hear it thanks!

[@Wolfiejohn]

wow wish i was closer i would love to come and help and learn more ur awesome and thanks for the vids take care and be safe

[@RestoreIt]

Me too Wolfie! Cheers

[@anakkemarin4765]

I really learned a lot from u bro, Amazing content 👍🏼 Thnks a lot

[@GatoLand]

Great job!!

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks!

[@GatoLand]

Warm greetings from Spain!

[@Lordosvk]

Amazing good work sir. That second guy help a lot. Nice epizode. I already want to see next epizode. Keep it up

[@type3666]

Nice work 🤘👍

[@pascaljeske7307]

Very great job and video love it ❤️👍❤️

[@Anthony-ml9qf]

Good job

[@andrewedwards6548]

Another great video :) 👍

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers as always Andrew 👍

[@homeroraymundo1572]

Can’t wait into u do a Audi, very admirable work is done by you guys

[@sonyhk3824]

Nice n slowly stripping. Well done guys 👍. Cheers

[@TheLuisg92]

For future reference, trim around the windshield seal doesn’t have to be removed before taking the seal and glass out, it comes out with the seal and the glass. Prying the trim out while is still installed in the car is bad idea because is very easy to bend. You were lucky it didn’t bend too much. When reinstalling, the glass, seal and trim have to go together as one piece, otherwise, you won’t be able to install the trim. When dealing with glass in an older Mercedes, is crucial to follow the FSM.

[@JohnJeiJei]

Damn. Despite the rust and previous "repairs", she's in very good condition! I'm willing to bet my wife's '08 Focus has more missing or broken trim clips than that Benz!

[@emiliorodrigues1924]

Ford - Fixe Or Repair Daily!! 😇

[@stephengirling7859]

You've only gone 'n done it! Shamed me into building that camper i've been threatening to do for five years! Can't wait to see that Merc finished.

[@RoderickSpoke]

This is a stonking series. Last of the “proper Mercedes”

[@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24]

Nope, W124, W201 and W126 generation Mercs were superior to this model and had "proper" old Mercedes build quality. They also hold up much better to rust than this generation.

[@davidernesto6258]

I'm just hoping we'll get a restore it on those "sky lights" in the ceiling sometime soon

[@wind_breaker]

Man, you need to clean those skylights. They'd drive me crazy! Love the channel!

[@lukesky1415]

Hey, I don't know if you know this but I'll throw it out anyways: WD-40 is petroleum based and will ruin rubber parts over time, you want to be using a silicone based lubricant with these parts to preserve and "refresh" them. Thanks for the video, I can't wait to see the car all done!

[@takeiteasynacho]

Good attention to detail on removal! I would have broken a few clips probably

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

My dads dad had a gold one in the 70s. Cool car!

[@willemp6432]

I wish I could give you more than one like....👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@NicolaiAntonLynnerup]

Great video! I've seen all of yours and they are really good and inspiring me to work on my own car 😍 An "old" Audi A6

[@enrico_sbf]

14:26 spray tap water to loosen the bolt in this situation. yes tap water. no, no wd. tap water. you're welcome! great video thanks

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

Oh! looking at YT videos on Ice blasting, i look forward to that as well! You will see much more clearly after that process, and possibly find more trouble through it :) Well done!

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Impressive rusty fender bolt removal process!

[@edvardsz3539]

Your new work partner looks like a mix of your Spanish garage work partner and Post Malone :D Great video as always!

[@reviewaccount469]

You are lucky to have skilled tradesmen around you that can do things like replating. Here in the states, it is hard to find anyone doing restore work because we have a throw away culture. If you do find someone, they are only for rich people like a Jay Leno.

[@ThePippin89]

Those bolts with the destroyed heads.... an easy way to get them out. Clean the rust off the top, place a nut on it and mig weld the nut to the bolt head from the inside (effectively a plug weld). Then a spanner on the nut will turn it out no problem.

[@Svensken8R]

14:24 ..Oh that nasty bugger these types of bolts. How many of those haven't i come across in my workshop days.. and it drives u crazy. Nice to see you got those off eventually m8.

[@user-iq9el8hj9s]

W123 is a good car! But w124 my favorite!

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

The paint visually looks good. Edit: I take that back

[@horstszibulski19]

Different armrests? Is that from factory? Great job, thx for showing! :-D

[@kermitefrog64]

it has the nice looking European head lights. I just got new Uniroyal tires 205/75r14 with white walls and they are so much smoother than the previous tires the 205/70r14 Michelins.

[@georgimihalkov4781]

Great work as always! Do you like working on that Mercedes, how is it compared to the E30s?

I really would love to help you with these projects. Greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷😊