Mercedes 190SL Restoration (Part 3) | Carbs, Brakes & Ignition | Classic Obsession | Episode 44

What started out as simply getting this classic Mercedes 190SL running again after a short layup has turned into a full restoration for Gary. Rebuilt brakes and carburettors, new starter motor, ignition cables and spark plugs… will it finally roar into life?!
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[@dmorga1]

I can't believe more people aren't subscribed to what is a TV-quality show showing a real craftsman restoring significant and fascinating cars. I love this "Gary as traveling mechanic" series. :)

[@kenlord9018]

Hi Gary another great video thanks. Was glad to see you using a mask when changing the brake cylinders. As an apprentice in the early seventies, brake and clutch dust wasn't considered dangerous, now at 67 yo with damaged lungs, hot on the safety aspect now. Too late for me but for others it's not . Glad to see you are role modeling, showing others the dangers. Just after midnight so it Tuesday morning here. Off to bed. Thanks Gary, I appreciate your patience and efforts in bringing us your enlighting videos. Top hole mate. Kiwi Ken 😊

[@alwinersfeld2759]

The owner of the 190 SL can be very pleased to have you as his mechanic. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@antoniobulanhagui9714]

For Sure thats a million dollar car!!😮😮😮👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@kevdoran9918]

The meld of automotive expertise and nostalgic background music make this my new favourite you tube channel.

[@martinclapton2724]

Smiling faces said it all after so many years.

[@lukemallory7832]

I purposely waited to watch this one when I knew I wouldn't be disturbed. Here I am at 02:00 in the morning, bowl of crunchy nut cornflakes and the house asleep.. except for me. Was not disappointed! Great work and lovely video as always!

[@carlotomass119]

Absolutely brilliant the way you clean as you go

[@Jelajah_Iman]

persistence makes a fine result.

[@leebridge9187]

That rear drum assembly is an engineering work of art. The whole car is amazing. Couldn't believe the condition of the engine! The stuff we all dream of.

[@jonathanholley8043]

Another masterclass in classic car restoration , cool ,calm and collected. I wish I had a tenth of your skills!

[@richardscally694]

so do I.

[@leehayes70]

Rapidly becoming my favourite watch. Ace.

[@garymuckle1002]

love the relaxing pace of these Gary, thank very much

[@moodiblues2]

I was gratified to see that you drive around in a car that I have and love, the Jaguar XK8.

[@cameronbrown8285]

Fantastic work Gary, love it!

[@belfastconor8521]

This is such a great channel. Brilliant. YNWA.

[@classic.obsession]

Thank you.

[@philiptheoret9311]

Maybe after you finish all the bits! Take it to someone who can dry ice all the engine bay ! And all under the car!! For that deep clean!!!

[@classic.obsession]

Yep. I’ve already suggested this and will be doing the same on my 928. It’s incredible isn’t it? Regards.

[@johnjoseph911]

Only 70 years old and needing all this work already! The pace and content of your films is outstanding Gary.

[@user-ih7fk4cw4y]

It’s Gary Mavers ! I shout that every time a new vid pops up I don’t know why ! Top job man

[@fw1421]

I love the Mercedes from this era. This 190 is beautiful.

[@robandchristheateam5053]

Gary your programme is both science and art. Such elegant production values. When you sign off it is the end of a beautiful journey. Your narrative is so soothing.

[@bluesky4733]

Better than peak practice any day

[@MartinvonBargen]

Another video? You're knocking them out like the doormen on the Eagle and Child!

[@classic.obsession]

That was my apprenticeship!!

[@jameswigington689]

Brilliant again Gary

[@voicetube]

Great video! As a side note, Wow, $3 million would absolutely be life-changing… I certainly would not have turned down that offer for the Cobra.

[@chrischallis4240]

Slow and steady, gentle music, diligent and explanatory - thanks Gary, just what is needed for a restoration..!

[@eddylauterback1312]

Great voice and hairpiece

[@malfunction8165]

Another amazing episode.

[@Erwinhooi]

Awesome, beautiful running engine, thanks for another great episode!

[@jimmypratt6450]

Nice to see some old school mechanicing , even as a paint sprayer i did my own servicing on cars back in the day very satisfying . Great video .

[@jonboy9912]

You have kindly replied to a number of my comments over the last few days and I think you for your time! We have all been ill over Christmas and it has been a great discovery for me to find your channel, you should have many more subscribers! Lovely work mate!

[@baggiesikhsingh9871]

Brilliant vlog on this iconic Benz :-)

[@crauuford]

Thanks for sharing this sympathetic restoration. It will be nice for this beauty to be back on road.

[@kurtbrueske]

Nice work Gary….watching you makes me want an old Mercedes. Thank you for sharing your passion and skills with us!

[@user-kc1tm6xd5c]

Nice benz😜

[@juliedouglas2888]

Cars on the common Harpenden...............Herts.

[@gmac7947]

This is tremendous Gary 🚘💡☝️

[@neilharrison7555]

Great to see/hear the Old girl butsting back into life. Amazing to see the "glaring mistakes" from a previous mechanic(s) work. Really enjoyable. (I'm just jealous I'll never be able to afford a Merc 190 SL !!

[@OldLien1]

Top Man Gary! you are one of the good guys

[@simonelliott5956]

Love it! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@scottstrails9369]

Top Ho! Great to see the icing going on the cake for another happy classic car enthusiast..well done

[@pedrosalas4460]

Another great job Gary If there is somebody capable of bring this os any clássic car to life its you👍

[@youbangitube]

Delighful

[@philiplongee1149]

At least the outside and cockpit of the 190 look great. All that work with engine, breaks, and ignition has got so frustrating. It’s worth it because the 190 is worth it.

[@denis9450]

Well done Gary from Liverpool England

[@roberthayden1527]

Gary. Another interesting and well-produced video. You entice the garage mechanic to get busy with projects in a methodical and calm way. I live in Los Angeles and parts can be found (just need to know where). We have plenty of car meetings of all descriptions and the community is a welcoming place. Keep visiting!

[@classic.obsession]

Many thanks, I’ll be back over again mid November. Regards.

[@Vince_uk]

Fascinating

[@martinboulden4388]

Brilliant content Gary - Thank you 🙏

[@richardscally694]

Wonderful Gary could watch it for houres you certainly have amazing skills. How's your Corniche doing you worked wonders on that. I own a 1982 SilverSpur. Keep these shows coming there so addictive.

[@ronniewilson6597]

Great video Gary 👍🏻😀

[@engineer6250]

Good afternoon Gary. I don’t know about your current workload, but perhaps a longer stay in order to complete might be more efficient!🙂 Thank you for your new video, they are always instructive, entertaining and enjoyable. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on modern cars that are not user serviceable?

[@classic.obsession]

I’m chocker back home. Getting three episodes out every month is no easy task as I’m sure you’ll understand so I have to try and make room to accommodate. Regards.

[@stewartevans3875]

Hey Gary - Loved this episode and great to see the SL burst into life ! I wonder if the same person who got the bumpers on upside down was the same person who did the starter etc ? Either way, great to see the SL taking shape. $3m for the Cobra - if it were mine it would be gone and Id have several vehicles in my collection including Porsche 928and Rolls Royce Silver Shadow:-) I bet this is one of a number of vehicles he's got anyway ! Come back soon and give us some more progress on the vehicles back home ! Cheers Stew

[@johnkay3277]

Your definitely a good friend

[@no.7593]

Favourite channel!

[@grahamhunter4996]

You are a true MECHANIC dealers are full of guys fitters now , they do not repair just fit off shelf parts. That's why they do not ware Overralls but have white shirts and ties .🥳

[@jamesellsworth9673]

So...let's fly in a specialist from England...

[@billyjo1148]

lovely

[@axeljacobs9723]

Gary, Excellent work! Hopefully the bloke in LA has the green to pay for all this lovely work! I miss your Corniche uploads, and wondering if you replaced the gearshift lever?

[@classic.obsession]

Hi Axel. No. I still haven’t got around to replacing it yet! It’s on the list. I’m doing the 190SL as an unpaid favour as I don’t work on other peoples cars as a rule. It’s one of those jobs that’s escalated but now I’ve started I have to see it through. I’ll do a nice double episode on the Corniche in a coupla weeks. Regards.

[@Dg-zj6jo]

what a job sir

[@garystone8439]

G,day Gary been watching all you vids and there is just one word to sum you up and that is Genuine with no bull shit attached .If ever you fancy a trip down under here in Perth Australia we got plenty of classics here and know rust.look forward to the next vid cheers Gazza and family

[@jaymartell3397]

Beautiful garage - hella noisy. Is that the freeway just out front?

[@martinhobson3545]

How did you end up in LA doing this car Gary? Was it a working holiday? For an ex butcher you’re a great tradesman

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks Martin. I’ve been asking myself the same question!! Regards.

[@marts500]

Undoubtably great content for KZbin Gary....but we all know that car will end up being in the same sorry state in another 5-6 years time.Thats life ...we all keep busy as we go along wiping other peoples arses.

[@classic.obsession]

Yep.

[@michaelstark9485]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@richardgreene3460]

This series has made me to get back to loving my 62 190SL! I bought it from the original owner in Raleigh, NC. It now "lives" 30 miles away"! Much respect, Gary! PS My Rolls Royce Corniche has consumed my time lately!

[@garychilds1130]

N G k are made in Thailand as well

[@bigalsplanesimplegarage4288]

awesome turnout with the cars and coffee event. Great video! not a fan of the music

[@mikeb3010]

Really enjoyed this, you have very good dexterity with the fiddly bits, just one thing, and I played it back 3 times, were the wheel nuts left hand thread?

[@classic.obsession]

Ha! No the shot used was probably the wrong one in the sequence so therefore bolts going in the wrong direction. Regards.

[@paulwootton5378]

Why were the suppressor caps from the spark plugs removed?

[@marcelomaciel6756]

Great work! How much spent in parts alone?

[@classic.obsession]

Maybe $5-$6k…so far and here’s a way to go yet. Regards.

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘🚗💨

[@fredsalfa]

Nice to see the car come back to life. Could I ask if he is paying for you to do that or there’s some other arrangement?

[@classic.obsession]

No. As a favour. I don’t really work on other peoples cars but he’d had a series of different mechanics promising then disappearing. Probably when they’d calculated how much work was involved. I’ll go my best to see it through to the end. Another one saved as they say!! Regards.

[@9mcj947]

How do you know him Gary? @@classic.obsession

[@johnjoseph911]

How do you rate the XK8 Gary? Nice colour ..

[@classic.obsession]

Lovely soft, smooth drive with a lovely engine. Suspension is much harder on my XJS. Although v12 engine is lovely. Regards.

[@davidwitham5588]

Gary, what is the purple grease you used on the banjo bolts?

[@classic.obsession]

On the carb seals? I normally use the blue gasket stuff here in the Uk but in the states I just couldn’t find it. I just used what I could get hold of really to give extra insurance on the seals. Regards.

[@0132222]

Hi Gary@@classic.obsession i dont know about the Webbers but when fitting those gaskets with the metal sleeve inserts - it important to fit a wave washer so that you can't over tighten as the washer acts as a limiter. Without it the sleeve compresses on the alloy carbs wearing in a groove.

[@ashherron2211]

Why didn’t you clean the brake backing plates ???? Before fitting new cylinders ????

[@classic.obsession]

Why? Because i don’t want Mesothelioma. Don’t worry, I’m planning to dry ice clean everything..

[@timbo19751975]

Completely staggered there's no heatshield of any sort on the exhaust with those carbs directly above. On even a slightly warm USA day, they're going to boil the fuel straight away, plus aging the starter, generator & wiring pretty quickly ! Excellent recommissioning otherwise!

[@goofballgarage]

Please come by my workshop and do your magic on my old Triumph GT 6 ;-)

[@jarikinnunen1718]

Think, they made that ten years after war. Maybe it`s same as my age?

[@alanbell6999]

Do the airlines still do airmiles you could get to Benidorm with the your's

[@jarikinnunen1718]

12:48 Warning: Never put tools on battery. My bro car burned because , while he did went buying new parts.

[@classic.obsession]

I’ve been there Jari. !! Regards

[@garychilds1130]

BaNGKok

[@KeVonBouVie]

I live in palm spring if your every back in California let me know I would love too me you

[@EM.1.]

You want to power wash the grimy parts

[@classic.obsession]

Dry ice clean is better. If I wasn’t five thousand miles away from home with my garage and proper tools I’d be able to do a much better job. Regards.

[@peterconnor4193]

Im i remembering correctly, there used to be a white mercedes always parked outside your mums house?

[@classic.obsession]

That was my pagoda which I bought when I was 25 from Herbert Howe remember the local celebrity hair dresser? He purchased it new in 65. My daily driver for 25 years and restored it twice..

[@peterconnor4193]

@@classic.obsession I remember Herbert , he lived over by the golf course, didn't he also have Cadillac ?

[@classic.obsession]

I think it was a Lincoln Town car…

[@bluehlaender]

Gary, your wig is so sexy !

[@classic.obsession]

Isn’t it just!!

[@bigwu100]

It's my opinion, if you can't fix or maintain it yourself you shouldn't own it. A car like that isn't difficult to work on. Like a Harley isn't difficult. Or an old jaguar. This new stuff is all about swapping parts and computer mapping.

[@james5796]

Can the music when you are making comments

[@missedapproachmark]

Love the content, but you could do without that music…

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks Mark. I’m open to requests!…oh, but before you send any, remember you can only use free music from the KZbin collection and you’ll be trawling through for days, so good luck with that one.!! Kind Regards.

[@a1topdog]

I find the music quite complementary

[@roberthayden1527]

I love the music.

[@danemaddalena9674]

I don't like how he is using new parts ..

[@deltoroarmando9047]

love your videos you show the mecanic and the work you do and it is just marvelous and relaxing, I hope one day do my self such projects. Thank you for sharing Big Hello from Luxembourg

[@larrykavanagh5197]

Great work, sounds sweet. Just one small point: correct fuel line hose clips won't dig in to the hoses like the jubulee clips you used.

[@classic.obsession]

I know Larry but try finding them in LA! I’m taking my own over from Uk next visit. I must’ve driven 3000 miles looking for parts and picking stuff up. Everything is so far away. Regards.

[@mrjohncharlesbrown]

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