I Finished EVERYTHING On My LS Swapped Mercedes Turbo Diesel! Best Of All Worlds!

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In this video, I fixed and finished everything on my LS Swapped Mercedes Turbo Diesel. We go from mechanical to cosmetic in this one and the car turns out perfect. I'll be selling or trading this car so if you're interested email me at legitstreetcars@gmail.com
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@LegitStreetCars
@LegitStreetCars Жыл бұрын
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@RobertDooley-sl7cp
@RobertDooley-sl7cp Жыл бұрын
Sorry, we don't say meats in cali. Must be a mid west thing.
@pfoxhound
@pfoxhound Жыл бұрын
Air in oil line before filter has to be pushed through the filter. Dry media of the filter is invisible for air. When you have oil over filtering media - you create extra resistance. It can rip a hole in your filter.
@frankn4skeen
@frankn4skeen Жыл бұрын
The back of the driver's seat needs a tiny little bit of "sewing".
@chrisniche932
@chrisniche932 Жыл бұрын
Yes I do lol
@Toilet_studio
@Toilet_studio Жыл бұрын
Love the idea of where this is going!! But what happened to Peter??
@MrKoaz72
@MrKoaz72 Жыл бұрын
That car came out great there's no way you can sell it because it represents what you love Mercedes Benz and Ls motors!
@RexerYTRexer
@RexerYTRexer Жыл бұрын
He changes them like socks
@phenomanII
@phenomanII Жыл бұрын
I really do hope he ends up keeping it, although I'm not sure how much content it can generate, which sadly does matter. Perhaps it could use some boost?
@eddy5388
@eddy5388 Жыл бұрын
for sure, been here since first video !
@Nick210
@Nick210 Жыл бұрын
He’s running a business here.
@kamata93
@kamata93 Жыл бұрын
I would go crazy if he sells it. I almost lost it when he sold the 20V Audi Coupe.
@dominicene3647
@dominicene3647 Жыл бұрын
"No one is ever going to see this but just makes me feel better" Great words spoken by a perfectionist with integrity. Love it !!!!
@luxtempestas
@luxtempestas Жыл бұрын
Well... We saw it! 😬
@Texasknowhow
@Texasknowhow Жыл бұрын
From one perfectionist to another… I do things to perfect a project that no one will ever see all the time. It’s just one of those things we do.
@Digital-Dan
@Digital-Dan Жыл бұрын
Sarah would probably tell him he had left too much untreated underneath.
@eightfooter88
@eightfooter88 Жыл бұрын
Looks great! Will be interesting to follow along as you trade!
@dino6161
@dino6161 Жыл бұрын
Love it!
@rast4man
@rast4man Жыл бұрын
I'd pay $15k for it. You've done a great job bringing it more to life than it already was.
@grizoh
@grizoh Жыл бұрын
Probably the best all around mechanic on youtube. You're the real deal brother. You make it look easy.
@philipmulville8218
@philipmulville8218 Жыл бұрын
The W124 is the Holy Grail - such a tank of a car. Beautiful job, Alex 👍
@ajdahun
@ajdahun Жыл бұрын
W123, ask any third world taxi driver...
@T_bone
@T_bone Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate how you talk through what you are doing, and don't assume your audience knows what does what. And you reiterate or emphasize things even though you covered them in previous videos. It helps to learn how a master mechanic approaches a repair. Much mahalos my bruddah!
@user-ci4kq2fk5u
@user-ci4kq2fk5u Жыл бұрын
If i remember correctly from the previous video the car was originally a 300D model and immediately came up with an idea that I would really like to see on the channel - building an OM606 engine :) Lots of people here in Europe like this engine and tune it(If I am not wrong, I think the OM606 is the 300 Turbo Diesel from a W210). Legends say on stock internals engine can easily take 500 HP.. So, knowing you perfect work from each and every video, I think you will be able to create one of the best cars with an OM606 :)
@yourmother8309
@yourmother8309 11 ай бұрын
He did build a diesel mercedes but with the om648
@norwegiandude8709
@norwegiandude8709 11 ай бұрын
Om606 was first used in 1993. If you have to have a 722.2 transmisjon or 722.6 then it's superturbo time
@friguy4444
@friguy4444 Жыл бұрын
I always am looking forward to your great videos and cars Alex ! Every Saturday I know I'll have about an hour at least of great fun and learning! THANK YOU!
@andrewmcdonald6108
@andrewmcdonald6108 Жыл бұрын
Sunday morning with a cup of coffee here in OZ. 👍
@jasonax1523
@jasonax1523 Жыл бұрын
Next car you detail, you should iron decon and clay bar before doing the paint correction. It will make the buffing way easier and cause less damage to your pads and paint.
@Obiwone1234
@Obiwone1234 Жыл бұрын
I'm actually sort of surprised he didn't clay bar it, but maybe he thought it wasn't necessary, I don't know.
@mmanzanozr1
@mmanzanozr1 Жыл бұрын
It's single stage paint, the paint is really soft and you end up pulling more paint than contaminants. Also he doesn't love the car like that.
@stuartd9741
@stuartd9741 Жыл бұрын
I'm the same. Thought a quick clay bar. But the Merc turned out great..
@bsfunk44
@bsfunk44 Жыл бұрын
Trizact wet sand pads before the compound would have made a huge difference
@scandinavianrc458
@scandinavianrc458 Жыл бұрын
He should probably use a lot less product as well. He’s using WAAYYY to much. It just clogs up the pad and is hard to buff off the paint
@GlassWolfLH
@GlassWolfLH Жыл бұрын
Two things of note: Don't use primer alone to protect from rust. Primer attracts moisture and will actually promote rust. Shoot something else over the top of that primer on the battery tray. POR15, or just an actual black paint. Two: Before you ceramic coat your glass, hit the glass with your buffer, and your cutting compound. It'll remove any microdebris from the surface, won't harm the glass, and will make it crystal clear, like it was brand new glass. THEN coat it.
@TheBenzKid
@TheBenzKid Жыл бұрын
ASE Mechanic here, one tip in regards to oiling your air filter is to spray it and leave it on newspaper overnight to prevent fouling up the MAF sensor if you have access oil in it.
@GeFeldz
@GeFeldz Жыл бұрын
E34/E39 BMW 5 series and W/S/C 124 Mercedes are some of the best cars ever made. The LS really fits with the solid engineering of the W124... The W124 diesels were EXTREMELY solid cars, but not fast. They could be made fast though, the straight six 3 liter turbodiesel OM606 engines take 700 hp without being opened. Pretty much the diesel version of a 2JZ. Very nice car with an LS!
@SuperNovaa34
@SuperNovaa34 Жыл бұрын
Completely agree with you, I've currently a E34 525TDS and it's a perfect cruiser, so efficient and comfy ! This one and the W124 300TD were the kings of road here in Europe 90's.
@potatis1272
@potatis1272 Жыл бұрын
Had a E39 528i manual, that was a great car and great to drift as it had the same rear axle as the m3, little low on power perhaps with just 198hp but a Turbo will fix that as they take low boost just fine. I would get another 528i just for a daily driver but they are not common anymore, most were sold with the horrible automatic transmission, and most is scrapped.
@SirTrinculo
@SirTrinculo Жыл бұрын
the m104 gas inline 6 is that way too, turbobandit still has a turbo kit for em same with the m103.
@drewdavis239
@drewdavis239 Жыл бұрын
Lol. I have a few manual 528's sitting around. They had a open 188 kompact diff. Not a m3 diff. I did swap my 528 wagon to a m5 210 lsd diff. And a turbo e36 m3 motor. Cant complain , thats for sure.
@RoofingConnecticut
@RoofingConnecticut Жыл бұрын
E39 owner, my car and these old big body Benz cars truly are peak
@glassvial
@glassvial Жыл бұрын
That car certainly buffed out and cleaned up nicely. I also can't believe they didn't think to swap the throttle body around and instead put a nipple on the hood. I think you got a fairly easy one here, minor mechanical work that needed done, hardly any parts, I think you'll do well selling it or trading it up.
@Pendaws
@Pendaws Жыл бұрын
You're a good mechanic Alex. I love watching you fix things and YES, it is a great feeling when you repair something and the vehicle runs brilliantly.
@robertsomerville320
@robertsomerville320 Жыл бұрын
Awesome work Alex, firstly if anyone says that this beautiful car is worth less than $15,000.00 they have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. It is a total score at 15K! This series of trade up's and engine swaps will be amazing, and I for one will be watching with a smile on my face. Keep on rockin' Alex, your channel is the best! Cheers from Winnipeg, MB. Canada.
@theglitch99
@theglitch99 Жыл бұрын
It worth less than 15k. Jk bro It's a rad car!
@bigboycombo6342
@bigboycombo6342 Жыл бұрын
its worth as much as someone is willing to pay. 15k for a 300D would have been interesting but people want the Diesels.
@James-dh1ji
@James-dh1ji Жыл бұрын
So I assume you've already emailed Alex your offer for at least $15,000.00 USD? You seem pretty confident, put your money where your mouth is. Yeah, that's what I thought...
@humchan2k
@humchan2k Жыл бұрын
15K seems super reasonable to me. Interior is very nice and close to stock (change the awful shifter asap,) engine has good quality parts in it and it’s a stable platform that looks lovely.
@grayparatrooper
@grayparatrooper Жыл бұрын
too me its not. Its cool but extremely niche somone wit more money than sense might but good luck getting that again from not being seen on youtube. to me its 10k-12 maybe
@GallopingToast
@GallopingToast Жыл бұрын
Hey Alex have you ever considered using saddle soap for softening & cleaning anything leather, it works really well and can be found at in the horse section at tractor supply stores for very cheap, make sure you grab the solid one.
@paulnj420
@paulnj420 Жыл бұрын
Great job with the Mercedes swap. Looks beautiful. You are by far my favorite car KZbinr. You keep it light and still manage to teach us all something. Half these other KZbinrs show a Ferrari etc then jump cut and it’s done etc etc point being the outsource all the work, well hell I can take a car to someone else to fix it but I wanna learn how to take care of my own car. Thanks Alex your the best. Paul from NJ.
@briancummings574
@briancummings574 Жыл бұрын
I’m new to the channel and I get no sleep trying to catch up on videos… I can’t understand why I watch someone work on cars for hours and hours but I can’t stop 🤪 Love the channel and the vibe… But while I’m here 😂 I want to say Alex and his crew are straight up hard working and big hearted people… 🥰
@LegitStreetCars
@LegitStreetCars Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother!
@organiccold
@organiccold Жыл бұрын
I know what you feel, i came here to watch a blue Fox Body 6 years ago and got stuck until today 😂
@monkeywentbananas
@monkeywentbananas Жыл бұрын
That car looks great and appears to be fun as hell to drive! I love the 2nd gear scratch every time!
@lanesworld4000
@lanesworld4000 Жыл бұрын
Another great video ❤ I couldn't let that Mercedes go after how nice it turned out!
@jaemaina3807
@jaemaina3807 Жыл бұрын
Wow what a transformation, let's see where we go from here. What could be cooler thank an LS W124 ❤
@codypanek
@codypanek Жыл бұрын
My first car was an 87' 300E. While it was the normal M103 engine, I always imagined an LS would've been awesome and I sure as heck miss that car. Brought back many happy memories with this build!
@virenpatel9973
@virenpatel9973 11 ай бұрын
The best years of MB! I’d kill for one this clean
@mikeyncali
@mikeyncali Жыл бұрын
Honestly one of the best looking sleeper cars on the road man as usual awesome 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@asl133
@asl133 Жыл бұрын
I think what you have into that car is what it’s worth. It’s an amazing car. Love it.
@ndg49
@ndg49 Жыл бұрын
We once owned a 1993 300E 2.8 in blue-black metallic with the same gray lower trim & a gray interior. Fantastic color combo and it always received praise when it was clean and shiny. It saved our daughter's life once when she was hit from the rear on an I'state when she was stopped in traffic and a car hit her doing approx 50mph. She was uninjured and the car was repaired and looked great. Took about a week on a rig to stretch it back out. You should get no more than $15k for it. It's tough to market such a car as very few people would ever want it. Stick it on the site you've used before and had the C63 giveaway.
@filemonyumul8168
@filemonyumul8168 9 ай бұрын
That work you did with the battery holder frame... you're right. No one will ever see it. But it says a lot about you and the work that you do. Salute!
@thomasosullivan3405
@thomasosullivan3405 Жыл бұрын
Alex, I love your videos you are by far the best instructor/mechanic on any KZbin channel. I appreciate your positive attitude always can do. Good luck. If I had the money I would be on my way to Chicago to pick that up. I absolutely love that car.
@jigles4330
@jigles4330 Жыл бұрын
Please keep this car, we all wanna see it on the channel, you love mercedes and love the LS, it's so you
@johntreloar8203
@johntreloar8203 Жыл бұрын
The 124 turned out nice, I'd say it's worth $15000-00USD all day, nice work Alex.
@andrealt9261
@andrealt9261 Жыл бұрын
Alex. Hats off to you. keeping those cars up and running and alive for all to enjoy.
@baileytillman7144
@baileytillman7144 Жыл бұрын
This is so much more entertaining to watch and you look you are having way more fun working on this than the Mercedes V12. Everything just makes sense on this.
@Warex06
@Warex06 Жыл бұрын
This w124 is the 300d model, it came with an inline 5 cylinder engine (OM603) originally, not a V12. However, you are right he looks like he’s having a blast, & he’s not covered in oil and soot like he would be working on the original turbodiesel engine
@STILL_TESTING
@STILL_TESTING Жыл бұрын
​@@Warex06he's talking about the amg cl 65 the nightmare on wheels😅
@QuezlySnipes
@QuezlySnipes Жыл бұрын
Next to hearing a manual car chirping gears... hearing an automatic transmission chirping gears is LEGITTTT!! Literally listened it like 20 times!!!! LOVEEEE THAT!!!
@jackrichards1863
@jackrichards1863 Жыл бұрын
Well, here you go! I have to eat my words about what I said of the swap of the two cars. Altho! You have spent a good amount to get the swap, to paint the hood (real nice job),various spray cans ,"of pretty in a can". And a new battery. It shows that you simply have too much integrity and are not lazy enough. To make a go of the challenge to trade up, a paperclip to a house, and it's a credit to your character Alex. The next step must prove very profitable!
@AwesomeKenneth240
@AwesomeKenneth240 Жыл бұрын
That car is killer man. Its a nice swap, in a nice chasis, with a ton of nice parts. Thanks for sharing.
@Marcel1984nl
@Marcel1984nl Жыл бұрын
Alex, all the fixes in one video! This car looks great for his age. Swap the car for a better one so you will have to find someone who is a huge fan of 'ls swaps. I will definitely follow the series in the progress of selling/ exchange the cars for more profit out of it. Keep up the good work ;)
@gregdesena4207
@gregdesena4207 4 ай бұрын
This car is awesome! All the joy of a 500E or Hammer, but you're not afraid to drive it! I'd never thought about an LS-swapped Mercedes, but now I kind of want one, and a 124 I would take no matter what.
@daveloderhose874
@daveloderhose874 Жыл бұрын
I’m far from an expert on car value but I can’t imagine it being less then 15k. That is solid car that properly cared for will out last any other 15 thousand car out there.
@ScionTC2003
@ScionTC2003 Жыл бұрын
I love pineapple pizza it Tastes good sweet and savory which I like the moment 🍕
@CarswithNash
@CarswithNash Жыл бұрын
It looks so good Alex!😍 I was kinda hoping you were going to say you fell in love and were going to part with one of your other cars instead… Oh and I always prefill filters, even if they are angled wrong I put a little bit in just to saturate the filter.
@indrekkpringi
@indrekkpringi Жыл бұрын
I watch this channel for the same reason many of you do... The reason can be best exemplified by this famous quote: "I'm not afraid of hard work... I can sit and watch it all day".
@layamccreedy5101
@layamccreedy5101 Жыл бұрын
Alex... Do I spy, with my little eye, a DeLorean in your shop? I remember you putting a feeler out, wanting to get one for your shop. And if you did get one, I'm gonna celebrate! That's my DREAM car! Can't wait to see the series on it!! The excitement is very real!
@TheRealAngryMonkey
@TheRealAngryMonkey Жыл бұрын
9hours and you have a million views! Your dream of a Saturday “power hour” like special has been achieved! GG LSC you are there!
@tayk7100
@tayk7100 Жыл бұрын
I've been watching the channel for a few years now, and I just love your vibes, content and knowledge. Keep it up man! One love to you and the family!
@stuartd9741
@stuartd9741 Жыл бұрын
Can you imagine Alex fixing all them cars in his tiny garage? And that monster AMG V12 engine rebuild in his garage.
@tayk7100
@tayk7100 Жыл бұрын
@stuartd9741 yeah it's pretty wild what he's accomplished. I'm no mechanic, but watching soo much automotive KZbin, it's amazing, and his videos are so detailed explaining how stuff works, and how he repairs or installs stuff is amazing!
@hcbotje
@hcbotje Жыл бұрын
What about a drag strip run between this and an original 400E/E420 or 500E/E500 even!?
@rv9990
@rv9990 Жыл бұрын
This would gap an E500 for sure.
@hcbotje
@hcbotje Жыл бұрын
@@rv9990 what kind of horsepower is this engine making?
@kjevers1
@kjevers1 Жыл бұрын
I owned a 92, 300e Euro spec. Inline 6cyl with a turbo and full aero package. It was pearl white and charcoal. God, I miss that car and paid about what you are asking in 2004. It was a divorce present to me from me. That thing was a highway star.
@woowocgwhwrehvcb
@woowocgwhwrehvcb Жыл бұрын
Comment for the algorithm. Your videos have inspired me to get my old Bronco back on the road after a decade. Thanks Alex.
@Mr.clintontoney
@Mr.clintontoney Жыл бұрын
NAME THE CAR “TRIPPY” because it’s a “LS-D” get it ? 🤣🤣
@rexusdark716
@rexusdark716 Жыл бұрын
Good one 😂
@Mr.clintontoney
@Mr.clintontoney Жыл бұрын
@@rexusdark716 I hope Alex sees this. Lol. Maybe he will like it. 🤣🤣
@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs
@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs Жыл бұрын
I like the way you went with this Benz and fixed what I would have wanted to. Just maybe get the shifter swapped out for a more stock look and insulation under that newly fixed hood. That car is going to be grabbed very fast by the person whom will appreciate it and enjoy it with wanting something like that and couldn't find it.
@stevelouie5928
@stevelouie5928 Жыл бұрын
the gauges need to be returned to oem or if not possible, put in a digital dash.
@SDcharge2k12
@SDcharge2k12 Жыл бұрын
​@@stevelouie5928nah that dash looks great compared to the old OEM that was meant for a diesel engine which would not work for this LS.
@SDcharge2k12
@SDcharge2k12 Жыл бұрын
But I agree with the shifter needing to be swapped out, that things a monstrosity!
@da443-galmond4
@da443-galmond4 Жыл бұрын
really enjoying this upgrade and trade series so far. There will always be haters who will badmouth you for doing something other than fixing cars. oh well. I'll keep watching and giving you thumbs up. Keep the trade series going. It's a fun ride.
@muerte.eterno
@muerte.eterno 9 ай бұрын
Hey Alex 😄 Im in the Army, im a Chicago native but im currently in Cuba, if you still have this car by the end of the year, ill buy it 😁 i really love the look of the car, the condition and how it stayed (mostly) completely original. im a big fan! god bless
@princeofprussia9120
@princeofprussia9120 Жыл бұрын
I think you got a good deal on this car. It looks really nice. It’s a combo of your two favorite things too! I think keeping options open to sell or trade up is a good idea. I like the concept of trading up. Who knows how this will develop over time.
@robertsmall2061
@robertsmall2061 Жыл бұрын
I think what you added to the car it’s definitely worth $15k and maybe even a little more. Once you include the swap all your personal labor added parts after the fact, I definitely feel you will get some great offers. Or at least you should. Again another great job and outcome. Cant wait to see what’s waiting next. Good luck. Have a great day. I have some issues with my car it’s clean and I keep it maintained but I have a few interior issues I’ve needed help with. I wish I lived close enough where I could pay you to do the minor repairs. Anyway again have a great day.
@pigatt1
@pigatt1 Жыл бұрын
I thought my oil pressure switch was bad on my 2016 Chevy SS but found out the oil pump was replaced at 27k and they used a lot of silicone seal the pan. So of course some of it went through the engine and grenaded it! Thank God I bought a warranty and was replaced with a new LS3. Bone stock and I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!
@patrickclemente7701
@patrickclemente7701 Жыл бұрын
Monoblocks!! The 1st accessory for just about every Benz.. car looks killer Alex!!
@Linkanswe
@Linkanswe Жыл бұрын
Polished my 300e in the same color spec a few years ago, the transformation is unbelievable🙌🏼 true mercedes quality in that age🙌🏼 great work
@joshuamstark
@joshuamstark Жыл бұрын
Alex, I love this car so much! Amazing job, so perfect! Thanks for sharing this wonderful car with us! Worth every penny and more.
@lukasborkowski6511
@lukasborkowski6511 Жыл бұрын
My dad had one of these when I was young back in Poland still beautiful car ! Sounds amazing with LS
@andrewmaw3345
@andrewmaw3345 Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say...THANK YOU for spraying that batter pan. The small things that blow my mind with some of these guys are doing car restorations. The engine bay. you have the engine out and don't clean/spray paint the area before you put a new one or rebuild back in. I JUST DON'T GET IT. It's the small things that people will in fact notice. So again...THANK YOU :)
@saleen367
@saleen367 Жыл бұрын
Watching LSC lately is like watching Gilligan's Island without the Skipper. It's just not the same. Good luck to you Peter wherever you are.
@franksalazar7139
@franksalazar7139 Жыл бұрын
Dude, you're not only a great tech/mechanic but funny, witty. you're a great instructor as well.
@stuartd9741
@stuartd9741 Жыл бұрын
I concur.👍
@dillydave13
@dillydave13 Жыл бұрын
I came to find this channel as I’m friends with Stan, the guy he bought the car from. It is wicked sounding and super fun to hear from a MB.
@wjanes11
@wjanes11 Жыл бұрын
I always make sure the filter is wet. Full is great but wet is important. Especially is you are cheap because the vacuum of the engine can break the inside of a dry filter. LSC has it right!
@SDcharge2k12
@SDcharge2k12 Жыл бұрын
Love the car man it looks so much better than when you got it it's unbelievable! Definitely worth 15k or more but IMO you should take advantage of that built top end and turbo it! That set up with a turbo making 500+hp would be the ultimate sleeper and would easily be worth over 20k! Do it Alex!
@bbls1490
@bbls1490 Жыл бұрын
Alex to be really honest you should really keep this one. you are very passionate on Mercedes and LS and this one land it on your lap. really keep it and you can do a whole series on rebuilding it the way you want to. that chassis is super clean in and out... please keep it bro you wont regretted and you can do the LS Twin turbo or supercharged
@mkm83672
@mkm83672 Жыл бұрын
That LS looks like it made for 124 chassie, looks really good build quality over all and total condition is so good (at least in pics/vid)!
@bigmanbuilds
@bigmanbuilds Жыл бұрын
Both you and Sam Crack are so smooth at in video product advertisements I'm not even mad when they come up lol
@S2NAZ
@S2NAZ Жыл бұрын
Nice clean up Alex, for 15k I think someone’s gonna get a nice car. Remember though when you value each trade that your time is money too as well and the journey to retrieve the cars.
@sinoverlord409
@sinoverlord409 Жыл бұрын
Definitely had some barbarians working on this car if their only solution for the throttle body was to cut a hole 😂. I like the segment keep going with the trade up
@05milmachine90
@05milmachine90 Жыл бұрын
I imagine they got it built, shut the hood with authority at the end of the project and then had a moment....
@antisoda
@antisoda Жыл бұрын
I miss my old '89 230E. Lost to rust after many wet summers and salty winters.
@Trapper50cal
@Trapper50cal Жыл бұрын
Replace the steering wheel...it's literally the item that interacts directly with the driver the most and dictates a lot of the driver's experience (along with the skinny pedal). A presentable steering wheel may just put you over the edge and into upward momentum trade value.
@RA-dh1tb
@RA-dh1tb Жыл бұрын
Agreed. If it also had the original shifter, or something not as ugly, it would add value. Also those gauges do not look good in this W124.
@LegitStreetCars
@LegitStreetCars Жыл бұрын
Do you guys like Pineapple on Pizza?
@marcdwanyne233
@marcdwanyne233 Жыл бұрын
Hell no 😂
@FastNFishious
@FastNFishious Жыл бұрын
No way lol
@qcbtbx
@qcbtbx Жыл бұрын
G. ROSS!
@NYTURTLE89
@NYTURTLE89 Жыл бұрын
I don't especially since when I was growing up in NYC it was considered a felony 😅
@coddieneerings8023
@coddieneerings8023 Жыл бұрын
People who don't like Pineapple on Pizza eat A$$. And the fact they're ok with that is a problem
@msk3905
@msk3905 11 ай бұрын
I’ve been thinking about this swap for awhile and thought that i was the only one…love it!
@samhorn387
@samhorn387 Жыл бұрын
Columbia, Missouri here. Yes, they use salt, not to the same degree as Chicago area but yes it is used here for snow and ice. I like this one so much better than the honda merc thing.
@evan242503
@evan242503 Жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic car. You literally made it look too easy. Anyone who thinks they can do better for 15k had better have been a trained Benz tech with great sponsors and a friend in the autobody business. Your Caprice videos came out about one month after I had bought one of them. Watching you checking boxes and ripping through the top end and exhaust was inspiring. When you threw a bottle in it as an afterthought I should have known better. Anyways my Caprice should be done sometime next week. haha
@evan242503
@evan242503 Жыл бұрын
@trollolol705 cool but who wants any of those cars? Boring and typical. Give me the LS swap Yakuza Cruiser all day.
@evan242503
@evan242503 Жыл бұрын
@trollolol705 for sure. Its hard to get a v6 to sound good to my ears. And the world is free to disagree.
@jeremysmith876
@jeremysmith876 Жыл бұрын
Love the square body style of 90’s cars. It looks great!
@rolexmd69
@rolexmd69 Жыл бұрын
My favorite body style Merc no doubt. Beautiful lines. This LS swapped version is one of my dream cars. Kuddos. I’d keep it personally dude.
@JCVACCARO
@JCVACCARO Жыл бұрын
That's the most bizarre hood mod I've ever seen. 😵‍💫
@rogereisnaugle6012
@rogereisnaugle6012 Жыл бұрын
I would have never done that to my hood, but being from Appalachia I would have fixed it with a $6 3D bullet hole decal and said the car used to run liquor. One bullet and the former owner saw the error of his ways.🎉
@LegitStreetCars
@LegitStreetCars Жыл бұрын
What do you think the car is worth now?
@stevenh766
@stevenh766 Жыл бұрын
Tree fiddy
@davereiland9921
@davereiland9921 Жыл бұрын
Goll darn monsta.
@M4X1
@M4X1 Жыл бұрын
A buck fiddy
@thorstenkehl3687
@thorstenkehl3687 Жыл бұрын
Your smile wile driving it sais: priceless 🎉
@nukedathlonman
@nukedathlonman Жыл бұрын
What do I think the car is worth? I figure it's worth installing a turbo (prior to flipping it for another engine swapped Merc (I think next car should be a Merc with a non-stock motor).
@brandondimmitt8467
@brandondimmitt8467 Жыл бұрын
Those heads would be on my trans am so hard! Ur trading up! The glories of that is getting to snag good stuff off it!! The TA deserves them heads!!!
@ardennielsen3761
@ardennielsen3761 Жыл бұрын
30:20 the thing about oil based clear coats is that buffing heats the oil reactivating it into a uniform finish. need to clean surface with cold water on a cold day to prevent dirt from becoming imbedded into the clear coat, tho buffing down to the paint and re-clearing is an easy process.
@aqualars
@aqualars Жыл бұрын
Where the hell is peter?!
@emiller7040
@emiller7040 Жыл бұрын
Fired several months ago.
@TheScottiem303
@TheScottiem303 Жыл бұрын
WHAT HAPPENED TO PETER?!?!?!?!
@emiller7040
@emiller7040 Жыл бұрын
Fired months ago. Not allowed near the shop or his family. Alex had a pinned post explaining it.
@skitownstreetcred
@skitownstreetcred Жыл бұрын
15 is fair for LSC, remember that you're just trading up.. Something I love to do!! The next ride is going to be something the person got tired of and lost interest in, or appreciation for. There are a lot of those projects out there!!! I actually have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee that I inherited when my best friend passed. I thougt that I'd be able to finish his build, but LIFE... Holler if you may be interested. *I honestly cant believe I even said this.. RIP David Finney!
@mikeanderson2730
@mikeanderson2730 Жыл бұрын
Cool merc, i love anything ls swapped.. Pro tip: to fix the squeeky belt use a deo stick on the belt, the propylene glycole in it softens the rubber.
@kokobeatz7222
@kokobeatz7222 Жыл бұрын
12:21 cornwell tools had a socket shaped like a bell that’s used to replace it without having to remove anything. 2 he job turned 10m with the socket. The tool truck guy who comes to our shop designed it and sold it to snap on and cornwell works great in the trucks with very limited space.
@Hectoriousz
@Hectoriousz Жыл бұрын
Literally the BEST car Chanel anywhere
@dro2204
@dro2204 Жыл бұрын
You only like it because you can take your time and you’re not under the gun all the time. I absolutely HATE working on cars but it does pay better than most anything else
@racerboy2212
@racerboy2212 11 ай бұрын
I keep watching the video over and over to take notes about all that's been done so I can give it to my mechanic for his info when he services it! So excited!!
@jerryavesando8435
@jerryavesando8435 8 ай бұрын
The diesels in these are good for about 4 million kilometers! I had one which was barely run in at 420000kms. European cabbies used these for millions of kms!
@andrewbrill8709
@andrewbrill8709 Жыл бұрын
Pre-filling a filter is an issue if you getting oil from a bulk tank without filtration on the pump. You could be introducing debris or contamination from the bulk tank. In the gas compression industry it is recommended to install filter dry and run your prelude/hot start system to cycle the oil before starting.
@alexanderjones6383
@alexanderjones6383 Жыл бұрын
Gives me more motivation to finish my LS swap R129. I see they didn't change up the steering system and just went towards the front to avoid the steering box. I decided to change to W204 front steering.
@ManMilkDeezNutz
@ManMilkDeezNutz Жыл бұрын
She's definitely a diamond of a Mercedes. You never know
@damjanjendric3609
@damjanjendric3609 Жыл бұрын
Alex you are absolutely legendary mechanic !!! Only strong man !!!
@Tempsho
@Tempsho Жыл бұрын
I love that generation of Benz. Will be classy for eternity.
@gregorywills2231
@gregorywills2231 Жыл бұрын
$15K seems like a good price for that car. LS engine in the best looking Mercedes body. I wish I was in the market!
@tonycarter9682
@tonycarter9682 Жыл бұрын
You did a great job Alex the car is beautiful I think you can get 15 or more an incredible mechanic my name is Tony I'm a big fan of your channel and I'm a 57-year old God bless you please keep the videos coming thank you for being an honest mechanic can't wait to see your next video you are awesome
@MychannelDL
@MychannelDL Жыл бұрын
Hi Alex, this car was my dream for many years now, as an ex mercedes mechanic back in the time of the 108 to 126 ,123 124, 201s is to have a diesel mercedes with a fast engine and blow all the diesel haters, at the light or on overtaking them when passing. Back in the day diesels were very dangerous in traffic, because the lock of performance.
@t1aobuddylove66
@t1aobuddylove66 Жыл бұрын
I personally think the swap process is way undervalued. I would believe the right buyer pays at least 22K.
Ouch.. 🤕
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