WILL IT RUN?! Abandoned Vintage Mercedes!

Ive been after one of these little Mercedes for a minute! Lets see if the one we bought out of Kansas wants to play nice and run for us! We appreciate the constant support and I hope you guys enjoy the video!
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[@camiller02]

Hey Puddin. I've never watched you personally, but my father did on a regular basis. Every day on the TV I'd see a video of yours on that he was watching. He unfortunately passed last Sunday 2/18/2024 at 57 y/o, due to a battle with cancer and organ failure. I want to thank you for the content you've produced that brought joy to this man. Until his last day your channel was up on the TV. Keep going strong, I hope to see you grow bigger. Much love.

[@bumboclat]

condolences from a total stranger

[@Jvane0507]

​@@bumboclathear, hear.

[@mtrgv]

Sorry for your loss.

[@mikestone7692]

Condolences and sympathy for the passing of your father.

[@gnick540]

Thank you for taking time to acknowledge your dad and give credit to Pudden for his ability to entertain. Sorry for your loss. Gone too soon.

[@justinsane7128]

That pipe is your jack point for your factory Jack , Jack.

[@Leofred2000]

And he probably shouldnt jack from the diff either

[@jddavis121]

​@@Leofred2000he does a lot he probably shouldn't do 😂

[@Aintloudenuff]

I was going to comment the same thing about jack point

[@simon_sjw9973]

I was going to say the same lol 😂

[@user-eh8ri8bc5y]

Slick 50 and Utility Bill, with Puddin…. Trifecta I say!!!!

[@terryfralick1465]

Thanks for mentioning Toby Keith. May he RIP

[@power2thepeople53]

I love it when Slick comes around. Hes a good dude. And Bill too!!

[@robinbunton913]

Love Mr. Bill!

[@jamesruiz1776]

Yup the puddin gang

[@mrcschubbyboymodels2503]

OMG! The dancing with slick 50 just killed me! LOL 😆

[@EricShell]

29:20 for those looking.

[@Let.Me.Be-Frank]

Pure grace and elegance!!🤣

[@tetedur377]

@@Let.Me.Be-Frank Let's not get carried away. Even though it almost herniated one of the two participants.

[@robertjones1709]

They are Total Goofs!! But yeah Hilarious for sure. Loved that Puddin' & Slick Ballet 🤣

[@EarlwithanE]

OMG!!! I knew this episode was going to be different, but I lost it when you guys broke out of the Pott County version of the nutcracker ballet 😂😂😂Puddin, it’s clear your an amateur, but Slick’s moves made me think he’s had some lessons 😂😂😂 Add Bill to it and this is an instant classic 👍💪😎

[@MichaelAskins]

It is great when Bill and Slick are on the show having a build and a blast together with you!! You guys really bring a smile.. Thank you!

[@badvoltron]

Dancing with slick was amazing! Thanks for the laughs!

[@shammi8133]

Never forget being pulled over in my 67 goat. Paranoid cop said to put the keys on top of the car. So I left the motor running and put the keys on top of the car. Yea they got kinda pissed.

[@user-yf1fe7ei7n]

I love it when Bill and slick show up. They are a great couple of guys.

[@MikeOcampo-ql3mw]

HighLight #1 Slick doing the ballet jump into your arms. HL #2 Bill saying the rat poop "tastes like shit "! HL 3 The "Wild Bill" coupon! Every time I think you can't TOP something, you DO! Keep doin' ur thang, keep it real, and keep havin' FUN! That's why we watch, and why you are successful. Thanks for the laughs.

[@CoalChrome]

You forgot stumegutegannet

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

I'm sad about Toby passing away. He was a good guy! Always took the time to talk to everyone at the restaurants he would frequently go to. Im going to miss that! 😞

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

As a locksmith I have actually worked on these dash mounted Mercedes switches and I was sure that you had the the right key in the envelope. A little lube and the right jiggle wiggle , and BLAM ! She good ! This was awesome to watch. Thanks Puddin, Bill, and Slick !

[@ralphholland8735]

Love it when all you guys get together. It’s a blast😊

[@Haida_Art_Jordon_S]

Amazing run! A bit of foreshadowing with the pre runner suspension reveal in the beginning!! 😅 this is by far way more fun than watching tires spinning a wasting away!

[@deanadelizzi2132]

Glad Slick is willing to act goofy with you in front of the camera. That dance was awesome. Had to go back and watch it again and again.

[@rickjackson3414]

When I was a kid, 3rd 4th grader….back in like 66…67….my pal Jimmy from my class, his dad an over the road truck driver, had this car with a diesel and a 4speed manual on the column….white with red guts…..always dirty on the back of the car, thing would blow out some charcoal when he put his foot in it…….took forever to get her going to speed……when ever he was home from the road he would take a bunch of us kids in his car for class field trips….he was a fun special dad…..we loved his car cause we rode in style…..A Mercedes !

[@danielmorley6213]

The pipe looking thing was a bad design on those cars was a bad jack point Don use it not strong enough

[@danielmorley6213]

I grew up working on those car with my Dad in the seventies

[@randallhub528]

I put 500thousand miles on mine..SD turbo diesel c'mon!

[@LilBellow]

Oh my goodness! I wasnt ready for the mid episode dance with Slick 😂😂😂 I spit my drink out 🤭. Lol, i wasnt ready.

[@dillon2753]

Puddin has proper tools 5 feet away and still grabs the Milwaukee fastback and wirestrippers. Love it And hate it haha

[@Likker123]

Vw golf and Jetta also use 5x 112 mm wheels. Plus they have cool steelies for them

[@torstenselle]

T2 and T3 As well

[@torstenselle]

Mercedes used this boldpadern until the early 90s.

[@TheAtmobil]

@@torstenselleThey still do :)

[@bartismoellis1052]

Puddin check with the Mercedes parts they have a division that caters to their old cars called the Mercedes heritage center.

[@dougtaylor8735]

My mechanic found a master and slave cylinder for the clutch in mine. I didn’t ask him where he found them. I 3D printed bushings for the shifter and it works good enough. I need to put fresh brakes in it but haven’t looked for them yet. Mine doesn’t have any rust and has been garage kept its whole life. It’s a diesel and gets about 50 mpg.

[@pratliff]

When I was in college I worked with a kid that had one of those. He was an engineering major and wanted to work for a car company designing cars. The speedometer is what I always remembered about it. He loved that car, it was in rough shape but it ran.

[@scottdillow8825]

That old Mercedes is not too bad of shape compared to the way that I've seen some in my days. It's in pretty good shape for its age

[@roberttorian9303]

You need Rupert to change tires...RUPERT GET OVER HERE! Those holes that you call pipes at all four corners are to insert the tire jack, that you may not have. Still used today.

[@kumakendo]

That Little Mercedes would be one sweet little ride if you left the body as is (obviously fixed the rot) but metal flake the roof, make some kustom fender skirts and either a tuck and roll or Mexican blanket interior. 🤙🏽

[@reedstemen]

This is a nice change of pace from your norm, and with your buddies too! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@trippnbilly7130]

The dirty dancing lift😂😂😂

[@gene_takovic57]

History has been made! That may be the world's first ever Mercedes getting air in a dirt field! You have to get this Rupertmobile roadworthy so you can take the misses out on a fancy date.

[@CharlesSmith-hy3hl]

Always a pleasure to see some good friends enjoy their time together. Keep Bill coming around.

[@gearwolf9170]

Those style of bushings are actually still in use. My wife's trailblazer shifter had its bushing out and kept falling off. Got a pack of different sizes and fixed it. I'm sure something like that would work with those linkages

[@aglassdude]

Puddin & Slick 50 dance studio. That was awesome 😂

[@heathcowboy2820]

I was a German car mechanic for 15 years. Mercedes has a antique division. You can get every piece for that car. Yes you will pay for it but you can get every piece for that car.

[@mtrgv]

Amadeus would be proud of your classical music and ballet!!!! That was funny!!!!!!!!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Puddin Time y’all. Must watch. Best part of Monday.

[@markhookom5371]

One thumbs up for Slick fiddy being in the shop, and I also give them for the times you are in his shop! It's work for me it's stressful until my buddies showed up!

[@Jojoandsonsgarage]

Awesome Mercedes!!! I’ve learned that those nail files have silicone on them that actually end up insulating the points to prevent spark….I personally use a points file then clean them with a notecard or piece of paper after I do my filing. 60% of the time it works every time!

[@mry82]

Just turned 42 watchin' Puddin'; happy birthday to me!

[@notimegarage8632]

Stop the assembly line it's Puddinfab shop time

[@carolerodeghiero8157]

Lots of fun😊❤❤

[@Nycian1014]

😂 you and slick are funny as hell God bless and keep up the great work

[@AutotechSteve]

I’m taking a long lunch just for this lol

[@william1389]

😂👍

[@user-427.commodore]

Sitting on my ass.. watching Puddin.. 😊

[@GregoryJohnston77]

That super coupon of bill about had me fall out on the floor. lmmfao

[@emmanuelwilson2780]

That pipe in the rocker is were you put the round peg of the mercedes jack that came with the car, to change a flat

[@guillermonieri4203]

Nice to revive an old car. Thank you.

[@roaddawgs4042]

Rupert!!!!! Lets go!

[@robertb1875]

This! Absolutely love seeing Slick 50 and Bill. Buddies hanging out and having a good time. Thank you again for another great Monday video.

[@derekhpwell3531]

Remember, some older cars have a positive ground also older German vehicles have reverse polarity

[@samebert4440]

Love Ole Bill out there playing like a kid ,,,, racing around with Slick on gocarts!!!! Go Bill!!!! Go!!!!

[@DeadReckon]

Oooooh Ruuuupert! Shall we go for a drive?

[@prc810]

The Classical music was inspired, but the ballet steps with Slick had me rolling on the floor laughing !

[@cybinja2438]

Came for the build, stayed because of the garage banter. You guys are hilarious.

[@nateacgd1122]

Everytime all three of these get together A Thin Lizzy song pops in my head. The Boys Are Back in Town

[@jamespardee4954]

Puddin!!! That looks like the kinda car the KGB would come lookin for ya in!😂😂 Love the Toby Tribute.

[@kerrypierre9494]

I don't know what was more entertaining, watching Puddin drive the Benz ,or dance with Slick 😁

[@dolinick]

very good. i'm ready to work on some of my projects as well. 1983 f100 and a 1979 C20. the 1968 F500 also. Thank you Puddin for the inspiration!

[@BillyBob38846]

What a fun video Puddin! It was fun also seeing Bill and Slick 50 having fun with you! If I was a young man again I'd come see you guys. Take care and give the family my best wishes and I'll catch you on the next video! 👍

[@allenwilliams87]

Been on a puddin's fab binge the last few weeks. Probably watch almost every video. Damn good stuff.

[@bradbaumgartel2688]

Kansas is the "Land of Ahs" it was a tourism slogan back in the late 80's or early 90's. It was meant to be like ah relax or ah that's interesting based on things to see and do here.

[@tallboy2234]

Kansas is also the Land of OZ, because Dorothy and her little dog ,Toto, from the movie, The Wizard of OZ, were from there. 👍🤔😉

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

Starting that rig like the Sprint Cars on Saturday night at Ascot Park.

[@Bjyrgen666]

"...dang right! We wouldn't even have time to dance!" HAHAHAHA

[@kevinwiebe4136]

I have a full set of original 13 inch mercades wheels. But if you need 5x112 wheels you can get them off of say an audi a4 or a vw passat. They'd have 15 inch wheels with the right bolt pattern

[@iansaga93]

Even Bmw have 5/112

[@harrycallaghan3057]

The mercedes is definitely a survivor. I've seen them totally disintegrate with rust.

[@garymixson687]

Yepper...reminds me of my bicycle days. Used a lot of coat hanger wires in my day😂😂😅😊

[@Bartman4800]

The reason it does not shift properly, is because the plastic bushings have disappeared just under the steering wheel. Usually the horn starts beeping because it connects electrically. Under the spring, the unit comes out by turning it a bit CCW. There are bushings in the footwell too. I had to replace them all. Parts can be gotten in the US from Peachparts or the classic center.

[@turji]

The gangs all back together👏

[@northernmichfish1438]

I seriously thought you were going to put the go-kart wheels on it for a split second, when I saw you pushing the go -kart. 😂 enjoyed the episode, like always. God bless you and your family. Glad you're feeling better.

[@robertcampbell5755]

Just wanted you to know I love the channel. As far as your Model A is concerned it’s not that rare. They made millions of them! You’re absolutely right it’s your car ! If they don’t like it watch something else.

[@DanSines]

Nice to show a little love to Toby Keith. RIP Toby, Angry American is the best anthem ever.

[@davidmoskowitz4085]

That's another good one! Keep up the good work, Puddin!!! Ok--the dance sequence was HILARIOUS!!!!!!

[@user-zu1qr8se6z]

When i was in berlin Germany thats what they used for taxi cabs , most all were diesel

[@robertn2813]

300D is the best taxi ever !!!!!!!!

[@theodorereno3538]

Oh my god this is probably the funniest one yet. You three click so well. Thank you for all you do and your buddies ❤️

[@astravanmk2]

That was brilliant, it’s a good candidate for an LS swap if parts are unobtainable. Always enjoy what you do, quality when Bill and Slick call in.

[@differentgroove1]

The Pott County Trifecta !!! Puddin, Slick 50, Mr. Bill having too much fun.

[@joshuamarkowitz7704]

Those little pipe openings under the rocker panel are jack points for the original jacks for the cars

[@Yourmomlikesit69]

Shove rubber like a fuel hose on spark plug makes ya a flexible extension

[@takuacheperformance4740]

I love watching yall having one heck of a time!!

[@Bjyrgen666]

Love the car, excited to see what you do with it! VERY EXCITED!

[@Smalls_Childress89]

Hot Damn It's Time For Another One 🤘

[@NorthGaLk1968]

I’m glad to see the three Amigos back again, love it have fun and build memories

[@ni_wink84]

Slick 50 and puddin dirty dancin 😂😂😂😂😂 man I was cracking up!! I sure love seeing the boys come to help, bill is a riot I bet he’s always keeping yall entertained what a great group of people

[@bmaldonado41]

Congratulations on getting it to run we here in Connecticut we have a company called FCP EURO they carry most parts for Mercedes also lifetime warranty on everything.

[@305Spartin]

I’m glad you got it, I have one exactly. Mine is a 1960 220S and basically a survivor, the only thing it is missing is the star on the hood.

[@kennethsonier1766]

Good evening from Cape Cod 🦈 holy crap that Mercedes popped off and runs okay 👍 it was cool having Slick and Bill there in the shop participating in the fun. Oh Rupert, watch me catch some air time 😂 this really was a great video ✌️🇺🇲

[@codymelton2896]

Hey bud, Tim's German auto in fort Worth has all the parts you need for Rupert!

[@jamesdamron2065]

Cool thing about old Mercedes is. You can get any parts for all old Mercedes from them guaranteed!! No matter the year!!

[@billycurran9688]

I was dieing when the ol towrolla fail off the ramps 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DaveDrell]

Those types of German mechanical shift linkage systems were used in VWs up until the end of the MK3 (98-99). There may be some parts off those that could help. Also the common upgrade for the VW stuff was heftier heim joint parts with adjustable rod ends, that way plastic bushings don’t wear out and you get that satisfying mechanical feel and sound when shifting.

[@imheretolearn770]

Pro tip, when using a 4 way lug wrench, prop a jack stand on the opposite end in line with the lug nut. It'll prevent it from falling off.

[@hatrickmusicnz]

Might be the best revival ever :)

[@mountaineermonkey7714]

Rebuild kit for that carb is easy to get. It’s a solex . Very common on foreign cars

[@chadburkle1461]

Is it a 34 pict 3 ?

[@bethevenden4607]

Pretty sure those bonnet hinges have two positions to give you more room

[@trentdawg2832]

Theres usually a tab on the hinges that let the hood up to a 90 degree angle…..i know my mbz does

[@jasonsellers9595]

When installing spark plugs in a place you can't reach. Just take a length of 3/8 fuel hose with your plug pushed in the end. Works great to start those hard to reach plugs.

[@brockness7133]

hopefully the bathroom in the new part of the shop will be done soon for ya!

[@Hairdohead]

I’m glad we’re on the end of winter so we can see y’all outside having fun! Also the dancing 😂 😂

[@avahunkler4074]

What fun you three working together ! Really fun to see occasionally.

[@blakeneysanders4264]

Drifting around the brush pile was awesome, dancing with slick 50 was hilarious. Thanks for another awesome video.

[@LburgVAGuy]

When these 3 get together, it's always quality entertainment! The beautiful Benz just needs more low now! Great editing and camera work by Bill btw..he got a little close on one of those jumps 😂

[@ericwilkinson9447]

FYI.. that little pipe sticking out of the rocker panel is for the 'Fancy' jack

[@codybaker502]

stoked to see the old mercedes. So cool to see you switch it up and try an old euro car

[@donlandenberg8126]

Those were the days! Thanks for sharing with us

[@TimothyRussell-uv7uv]

Love the smiles and laughter. Thank you for all you do.