the mercedes gullwing is back at the unit but we're still waiting for parts!

part 48 of the project and the clocks ticking. 2 weeks to our first show and we are still awaiting major parts
huge thanks to
Ray at Forged wheels @rbforged
co-lab custom studio www.colabcustomstudios.com for bumper fabrication and paint
Metro springs
M & M Engineering in Wakefield
Steve at SG Styling in leeds @sgstyling69 for the interior trimming
www.novaks.co.uk
#mercedes #gullwing #retromod #customcars

[@ianwilcoxson1579]

You two have greet chemistry, your vids are getting better and better, much more relaxed which is great…

[@andirt4]

Glad you think so!

[@JockMctavish-l2t]

Looking great. Can't wait to see the colour in natural daylight.

[@bsimpson6204]

Good progress guys, lots of fiddly bits, well done. Oh, btw, use the original cabin light 👍

[@derriktomorrow]

The car is beautiful 💯 what’s that dark green car in the background with the bbs wheels?

[@peterbonnez]

Great stuff, it looks wonderful

[@philtucker1224]

The gull wing interior does look suspiciously clean compared to everything else in your workplace. I guess it will help put some patina back in ha ha!

[@tonyhale7403]

Looking great but not shore about the octopus working under the dashboard!!😄

[@andirt4]

Good point! 😂

[@mikls6830]

Great job ! I follow each episodes ! I hope that you will make a list of prices at the end to give us an idea. Donor, Gullwing GRP shell, interior, leather high end works, specific parts, etc... I was thinking around 60K£ ??? I am actually restoring a Triumph TR4 from 1964 and such projects takes time because of rust... I like the idea of taking a good donor in good condition and adapt a superb classic bodywork on, made of fiberglass that will not rust ! How about V5 in England. Does MOT accept such transformation ? What about insurance ? Do you ask for an automotive expertise at the end to have a good insurance cover in case of big damages/fire/theft??? Thanks to share your projects !

[@dee54187]

Hi from South Africa , I just discovered your channel and I absolutely love what you are doing, I am binge watching all of your builds. I wonder if you can advise me I work for a volunteer ambulance service and we use a fleet of T6.1 transporters. they came with standard suspension which is sagging a bit and makes the vehicle 6cm too low for our stretchers. I found Seikel “Desert” Suspension lift kit for 4MOTION that seems to be a good option to resolve our problem , however they cant get us stock. do you have any other suggestions I can look at?

[@andirt4]

Unfortunately I don’t know the South African stock unfortunately

[@Bigpawes2]

Have you got the bolt on the left hinge of the drivers door is missing is that on your list 😂

[@andirt4]

No we took them off on the passenger side for lightness and symmetry 😂

[@AudioFlat]

Those roof vents - if you get them recut with louvres you could bend the slats (if you leave very little at the ends to join them you can bend them without distorting anything - and then you won’t be able to see in. I’ll draw you the CNC DXF file if you would like. Also, what’s the story with the bumper then?

[@AudioFlat]

I haven’t described this very well - what I mean is the vents would still be cut from one piece but in such a way you can twist the inner bits to become angled slats - that will make them vents but ones you can’t see into - perhaps that makes more sense?

[@bsimpson6204]

bumpers, they were going to be spray chromed, I guess it didn't tun out.

[@andirt4]

Still waiting and I’m very much annoyed

[@lamborghiniregistry]

Is that steering wheel an original item or aftermarket? Where did you get it from?

[@andirt4]

It’s a reproduction, stunning quality from America

[@AllThingsMercedesBenz]

You've named her - you said she, what's her name and why? will the event be shown on the internet (any like that we can tune into) I imagine everything else is on hold at the moment in order to get her finished.... still taking you up on your offer when your back to come and see her....

[@andirt4]

My cars are always females lol but never have names

[@meeshker]

It's traditional to call a car she her etc

[@hondajoah_50]

Shifter is fall..

[@bentandre5524]

funny, you were really stuck

[@andirt4]

I honestly couldn’t get my head out, all Alex could do was laugh 😆

[@bentandre5524]

@@andirt4 that was no fake..somebody did a great job filming

[@tomswindler64]

No offense but those speaker covers,are so ugly and they do not contour to the B pillar.what about underside of the car ,are you leaving it as is or planning to paint and detail it,looks terrible in present state. I hope you will be able to get the car done in time, I have my doubts.color of interior is still questionable,to me .just doesn’t match the car.that is my opinion only,but I don’t own the car or have any say in how it looks.just continue on with finishing up the car.👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@andirt4]

Each to there own