Restoration Complete! | Mercedes W123 Restoration | The FInal Episode

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In this episode of Restore It, the Mercedes W123 is completed and picked up by the owner!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro + Previous episodes
01:24 - Installing the gearbox earth cable
01:42 - Tidying up the engine bay
02:25 - Trying to crank the car for the first time
03:58 - Installing the vacuum tank
04:23 - The engine bay after organizing
04:43 - Installing the air intake
05:00 - Adding fluids
05:43 - Second attempt at starting the car
06:44 - W123 World KZbin Channel
07:02 - Derusting and repainting the exhaust
08:28 - Installing the exhuast
08:54 - Installing the throttle pedal securing clip
09:13 - Installing the windscreens at C&D
10:19 - Adding new oil into the differential
11:13 - The final pieces to go on
11:32 - Installing the new front fender
12:10 - Installing the front trim
12:25 - Installing the front bumper
12:50 - installing the front fender trim
13:23 - Installing the headlight wiper motor
13:57 - Filling and testing the headlight jets
14:19 - Getting close to the end
14:43 - After the final wash
15:16 - The car after the 100-mile drive
15:49 - Some before and after shots
16:01 - Thanks for watching and what's next
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[@pesterenan]

The most important thing is that you didn't lower the quality of your service just to deliver the job quicker, you kept working on and made sure that everything was better than before. Nice one!

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks, Pesterenan.

[@datsunruss]

Exceptionally well done - it sounds like the whole experience has really taken it out of you. Hold your head up high and remember - what does not kill you makes you stronger. First class. 👍👍

[@RestoreIt]

So true Datsunruss! A few days or real rest and I'll be good to go back in the right direction! :)

[@selsdon500]

I owned a W123 Coupe back in the day and in the mid 90s I had it restored....two new doors as the used to rot at tthe bottom, new sunroof, new bootlid and various pieces of trim, two new wings, and a filler cap....all factory as the pattern parts were rubbish and would never fit. They also used to rot by the sunroof leading edge. In those days the parts were available via the dealership but the job took a long time. I never got to see the restoration in stages. Your channel and project videos have truly shown me what it takes to get this job done. Well done for taking it on as the W123s can be rust pits. !! Well done.....great job and fantastic videos and commentary !!!!

[@MichaelRushMusic]

Congratulations! The most impressive part of this restoration, aside from your impeccable work, is how much your professionalism shone through. Even when the job proved much more than what you had agreed to handle and even when you were struggling with the work, you finished it with no less attention to detail. Because of that, you've given this old W123 a new life. As a W123 owner, I very much appreciate it, and I hope the owner appreciates how much of yourself you put into this car. Cheers to you!

[@geoffjordan1254]

Great job. The old Merc looks fantastic. Your patience and attention to detail have really paid off. Look forward to seeing the beemer progress.

[@bullethelldemon]

congratulations on finishing the mercedes, it looks fantastic! i can't wait to see the new workshop and the return of e30 content just like in the old days in the infancy of the channel. i hope that your life will become a lot less stressful now, but always remember you are a stronger and more experienced person having gone through it.

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you, Tangramshader. I also can't wait to get back to the roots of Restore It.

[@juanignaciocaino]

having been a fixer/restorer for my entire life I can relate. Some jobs you're so burnt with you don't photograph or film so you can make sure to see them out as soon as humanly possible. Glad you got some experience out of this ordeal, this is one of them "if it doesn't kill you it makes you stronger" cases.

[@joshem16]

Brilliant job mate, great to see younger people keeping up the old trades

[@DrMJJr]

My dearest Steven, if the ONLY lesson you’ve learned from this restoration is what decisions to make, and when as well as what mistakes to AVOID, the sweat equity you’ve invested will have been well worth it!! I’m so proud of you for finally completing this despite all the time and enormous effort invested. ♥️♥️♥️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@VSB83]

One of the most impressive restorations I have seen on KZbin! Great work mate keep it up!

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks very much, VSB! I must say though, this one will soon be outdone by the E30 series!

[@VSB83]

I have a w123 280ce and I’m 75% there was going to ask can you do a little work on it 😂 … might have to pick your brains … which I’m sure you don’t want to hear! lol The 123 you’ve just done must be sort a fortune now. They’ve gone through the roof. Honestly your patience is an alluring asset, something I’m hopeful I can take heed of. Continue the great work and I hope your channel continues to prosper.

[@chriholt]

You have learned so much from this build, even though at the time you weren't very happy with yourself! I can't lie, I am not going to miss this W123. Looking forward to looking forward!

[@J5L5M6]

Wonderful work, mate! What's even more wild is that your relief that the project is complete can even be heard in your voice in the narration of this video!!

[@TheRyamrebo]

Congratulations for finishing this gigantic project! Loved this series and looking forward for the next projects!

[@johngassmann9581]

I really appreciate your attitude about this project. It's great that you acknowledge that it was a mistake, but you learned a lot from the process. Cheers!

[@EdwardSargeant]

Excellent work, the car turned out great. You've kept your high standard and managed to deliver a top-notch piece to the customer. Well done!

[@zedlesshorseman]

You did a great job on this! It may have been 2 years of hell, but your work is great, and your honesty and credibility shines through. Excellent job!

[@viffe87]

Exellent work mate, it came out really nice. And I have to say that your passion for the work is really showing. Can't wait for more E30 videos.

[@francispalmer9737]

Superb job, cheers for taking us along with you.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks for coming, Francis!

[@andrewedwards6548]

Ah I remember when you started this project I knew you were opening a can of worms with it. I'm glad it's over for your sanity. Hopefully you'll be a bit more cheerful in future videos. Could really hear how much this project bogged you down. Great stuff as always keep it up! :) 😀

[@RestoreIt]

Haha, well you weren't wrong Andrew. This is a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I think I'll have more energry from now on. Thanks dude!

[@andrewedwards6548]

@@RestoreIt Welcome!

[@MetaldetectingFriesland]

It's good to hear that if you had the chance to go back in time that you'd still make the same choice, that's something that diffirentiates someone who makes mistakes and doesn't learn from them with someone that makes mistakes and takes the experience they've got from it with them. I'm also really happy to see how the car turned out, you did a great job and really have shown your expertise and crafstmanship! Kind regards from Holland ;)

[@Nayte08]

Crazy how much I can relate to not getting the proper after pictures and shots after dealing with the stress of the last minute details. I am glad this is behind you and seeing what you’ve learned will do great things for your future success. Good job man.

[@WSX-]

Glad to see how it turned out, truly spectacular result

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you dude!

[@pyro323]

Wow great job! It looks fresh off the dealership floor!

[@AutoMotivate]

Stellar job dude. Stellar. Typically people think a seemingly simple repair will take little to no time. In reality, it can take days, weeks, and even months. Great job again. I am sure you are over the moon.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks, dude! You're spot on there... Combine that with a KZbin channel and things can take even longer. I'm over the moon while simultaneously being the most exhausted I've ever been, mentally and phyically haha. A bit of a rest and I'll be good to go. Thanks mate.

[@AutoMotivate]

@@RestoreIt sometimes it takes going to rock bottom to reach the top of the mountain. Taking breaks are important man. Recalibrating yourself and readjusting values leads to success.

[@arnhemseptember2009]

You can be proud of yourself AND the endresult! Congratulations from Holland!

[@dazt103]

Amazing job. A lesser man would have given up months ago :) Credit to you for sticking with it. The quality of work and attention to detail throughout this project is on another level. 👌

[@angelicmew740]

Live and learn. No corners cut even under pressure. Good to hear that the experience hasn't dampened your enthusiasm for the projects ahead. Can't wait for the next videos, but from what we've seen I'll understand a bit of a hiatus.

[@freddywsn3447]

As usual, thank you for the awesome content man. It really sucks that you had to go through this but im glad youre going back to the old roots again.

[@brianpeterson8253]

Awesome work on the car and the video. You are a success! Keep investing in the channel it will pay off. Everyone enjoys seeing a master practicing his craft.

[@frederickpolk]

Congratulations on the restoration! You did a fantastic job with this project!

[@Wolfiejohn]

omg u did an amazing job so dont put urself down that much buddy love ur work and cant wait for the e30 again get some rest and see ya soon my friend

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks, Wolfie! I can't wait to get back to the E30 with some more energy behind me!

[@philnolan6430]

Amazing restoration, lovely job pal well done

[@Stuntman707]

Nice to see it finished. Besides, you’re not learning as much or pushing yourself if you’re not making mistakes.

[@RestoreIt]

Very true Stuntman... I wont be forgetting this mistake any time soon!

[@Pedro5antos_]

AWESOME WORK!! Congrats for taking so much on the details

[@trythistv]

Every time I start a project, it inevitably grows way out of proportion, some little thing goes wrong or there is hidden problems or issues I didn't account for. Or sometimes things just don't work how they should. I feel the pain, but what an incredible end result. Car looks amazing, and will provide many years of enjoyment for the customer!

[@doggy55915]

Marvelous restoration. I hope the owner appreciates the work that you did on the Merc.

[@stephencrozier396]

Great finish but won't miss that car. Looking forward to regular content!

[@ricardoaponte5239]

Hey buddy! Don't call it a nightmare, but a challenge instead! Your result speaks by itself, I love it! Congratulations!!!

[@jtreg]

congratulations! Super job, my W123 fell into a heap of rust... loved her, sold on eBay for the engine that was shipped to Egypt to go in a taxi!

[@richie9777]

Totally enjoyed every minute of that build. Well done you should be proud.

[@drexelspivey6472]

Thank you for filming this fantastic rebuild, I’m really impressed with what you did and the end result , i m not a bmw lover but I’ll have to watch you channel now has it’s addictive

[@aflaks]

I loved the W123 and you working on it. Love the E30 and that was my original love so its great to see you do both

[@joebrodie]

You restored it better than brand new. Amazing work! Get some rest 😊

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Fantastic work steve, absolutely awesome job

[@SuSpi70]

Congratulations on finishing this project... finally!🤩🤪🇵🇹

[@rodricksmalling4412]

You are like a comedian kid, lesson well learned.. Where I from we say, you have to pay to learn.. I’m waiting for the next project!!

[@AllTorque]

I've been waiting for this one .... what a thing!!

[@jesperfinnborn9888]

The mercedes turned out great. You did a very great job with it!

[@MP-nl6he]

Great job pal, fantastic but long series hahaha The owner is a lucky guy

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks M P, About a year and a half too long. I wont make this mistake again! Lucky is one word...

[@maul485]

Amazing to see finished!

[@danielprivate7442]

I will admit, I'm happy to see you getting back to the BMWs. I bet you learned a lot about bidding a job though. The business side of it. That's useful information for a clever man. Congrats on getting it done.

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

This really was ana amazing project, and your ability to keep going till the end is admirable.

[@RoderickSpoke]

Great job , one of my all time favourite restorations.

[@punkbloater]

You did stellar work and more than expected, absolute respect on a great job done Sir! Now go and chill! 😅

[@shabbytiger5528]

This has been an excellent series and we applaud your efforts in bringing us your story. Incidentally, you can get a genuine Merc wing from MB for about £350. It always worth asking them first.

[@jamesk3565]

I really enjoyed this little series

[@briangoslett733]

A job well done! Beautiful car.

[@F0XD1E]

Glad it made it home safe. Could you imagine? Looking forward to the upcoming projects!

[@user-gv4tn9nb7f]

Beautiful outcome!

[@matilotelephones3557]

Gorgeous result. Thoroughly enjoyed your vidoes. Great work!

[@blackbirdmark495]

Excellent & well done. You have done a fantastic job & you should be immensely proud of yourself. Life is one big learning curve 👍.

[@popsyann]

Beautiful car and fantastic job!😊

[@georgeandrews6818]

That was a journey I well enjoyed. We'll done brilliant job 👏

[@davebuts1921]

Your biggest mistake mate turned into one hell of a restoration, you have given that Merc a new life, and be proud the owner should be I know I would buddy. It is stunning simply stunning.

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you, Dave! very kind of you to say.

[@TG-ts3xn]

The learning / knowledge is priceless

[@stephengirling7859]

Loved every minute of the resto!

[@jeanpaulcaruana378]

What a great job mate absolutely brilliant from start to finish.👏👌

[@dominonyc]

I’m glad I found your channel! you have great work ethic and your customer should be thankful.. clearly you did not want to scam him and add more work to the project. I wish you only got ones if you decide to take on more projects like that but remember on every shitty one there’s ten good ones and they make it worth the hustle! Cheers mate.

[@42Hertzer]

Wohoo!! Happy for you!

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you, Harri!

[@bastogne315]

Bruh..that was freaking epic. I declare you ...God!!

[@RestoreIt]

Yessss. I am now God! Cheers Bastogne!

[@RESTORATIONRESCUE]

Great job on the video and great job on the car. IT looks amazing!

[@gzimoch]

Congratulations! What a relief.

[@RestoreIt]

And breath! Cheers, Grzegorz

[@luisdelcastillo8434]

great job!! as always! cheers

[@AntiIlluminati_GR]

I really like chanels like this, who work on the whole process without skipping anything to finish quicker. That's a real professional work and more than talent! Thank you very much for sharing these videos and hope you Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

[@sonyhk3824]

Appreciate your great job. Cheers man 👍

[@Wayne_Smith]

Your work is special and excellent. Look forward to your e30 project getting finished.

[@USM247]

Once again, a superb piece of work, Congratulations,

[@peterwarner8541]

Nice work, pleased for you it’s done. I take video as well as photos so you can look at something from all angles.

[@frk380]

Finaly finished.good job 👍

[@zuze9112]

Great job done!

[@tiammax]

Very good job man. Bravo

[@maverick4177]

Looks epic now though, despite the underestimated job 👍🏻👏🏻 enjoyed watching

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks, Macerick. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@shrikelet]

Good work getting that finished. Not everyone would have had the intestinal fortitude to see it through to the end.

[@guzziwheeler]

Here in Germany, the vintage car scene has a proverb "Das bessere Auto ist der bessere Kauf". "The better (and thus more expensive) car is the better buy". This, in turn, means you can´t get out what you have put in. When you buy a (decently) restored vehicle, you usualy pay less than the seller has invested. This fact makes it very difficult to earn money with extensive full restaurations for customers. You have just learned this lesson the hard way (like many others before you). But, as you say, the nightmare is over. I am happy for you! (Again: Like many others, I am sure). Now, give the good things a go! I look forward to many exciting E30 restauration stories. Keep it up!

[@RestoreIt]

You're so right Guzzi. Big thanks mate. I cannot wait to get back on to the E30. And yes, this is a lesson i will never forget!

[@jaydevgavhane8701]

Love your work ❤️

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

Amazing work young sir, well done. I'm afraid your perfectionist and honourable characteristics coupled with your customer's complete lack of conscience over their side of the commercials has cost you dearly although it has been good to hear you say you have learned a lot from this experience in both skills and business savvy.

[@Itkovan]

Well done and congratulations on completing a major project like that Mercedes👍

[@RestoreIt]

Big thanks, Itkovan!

[@novakzivanovic4824]

Big respect to you, great job done!!!!

[@adelshalaby2228]

You made a perfect job..... I have a w123 ...and my dream is to restore it perfectly just the way you ❤️ did

[@Nicholas10101]

Well done! It's beautiful.

[@bondarp]

Great work ❤

[@blackberrybrian]

Great series ! Well done !

[@TheNightTimeEntrepreneur]

"I know that sounds MENTAL but...." hahaha for sure. For the e30 we need a full video dedicated to the final wash and detail, PLEASE!!!

[@benfidar]

Great job. Yea for more e30 stuff!

[@1leggeddog]

Great job!

[@70mmbobbyj]

Great job. just think of all the knowledge and skills you've learned.

[@PaulinesPastimes]

You poor thing, it must be such a relief. I hope you don't end up with nasty flashbacks every time you see a W123! If you do, just take a couple of breaths and move on. 😊 Looking forward to your future adventures. 👍

[@robfaulkner3719]

Great job I hope the customer appreciated the work you did. In fairness 2 years work on a car like that is not bad at all.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks, Rob! It was way more work than I was expecting to do, but I'm glad I went through it for the experience.

[@-Dash-]

Well done... Always remember, you only fail if you give up. And you certainly never gave up, so you won!

[@preonmodel9906]

Good for you matey your graft gave a great result . Not easy restoring a car . Bravo 😅