Welding New Bodywork onto a 40 YEAR OLD MERCEDES W123

[@kraganbrayshaw9415]

Massive props to you for getting stuck in there and having a go yourself man. Learn as you go and do the best your can. Can imagine you’ll have a massive sense of achievement when it’s all done 💪🏻

[@illiaflannery7312]

my last time watching someone do body work on youtube was the restorations Harry's Garage did on both a Jaguar XJ12 Coupe and a Lancia Fulvia Zagato, and the body work on those cars was magical. Both of those shops had guys that were artists, no other way to put it. Their work was the best that could be done and it was a great time to watch it. This was atrocious cancer but god damn man, you pulled it off. That fiberglass filler and the replacement panels did work but you still got the car looking damn good considering how rough it was and how much you replaced. All with no clue what you were doing or even a slightly healthy understanding of how much was involved in stuff like this. Bodywork scares the hell out of me personally so huge props. And props to whoever does your video production, camera work and editing is slick

[@samsdetailinguk]

Genuine lol reading this 😂 ❤️❤️

[@ciscokidfab7595]

Last few seconds were worth the wait.

[@paultaylor9652]

At least your giving it a go, and not just paying someone to do it like other people on KZbin, great video and great products from Sam's Detailing

[@oli_box9125]

welder is actually tuned pretty good... maybe just bring the tip of the shroud a bit closer to the metal and try to tilt the handle piece 45 degrees to whatever spot ur welding c:

[@upsidefoobarbaz]

A positive and constructive comment on KZbin. Massive props.

[@owencampbell138]

my w123 is in the shop now having something similar done so Im Loving these videos. Production work is excellent as ever!

[@samsdetailinguk]

Thanks for tuning in Owen, hope your build goes well

[@christiangonzalezalfonso6823]

may I ask, how much they charged you for this kind of job? I have a W123 with serious rust issues on the rear arches like the one in the video, I really want to know to have a baseline idea of what to do.

[@DangerDIY]

Wow! I would have been so freaked out after I cut away the back rear quarter and found the inner rust so bad. You handled that like a champion! Kudos and great work.

[@sun-p6g]

I would have stopped and scrapped it at that point. Then cried.

[@DangerDIY]

@@sun-p6g yes. Amazing he handled it so well. I think I would have been at a loss as well.

[@dieselmiro7241]

Yessssssss!! more of this w123 and bodyworks mate!

[@Mr67Stanger]

Gosh, I've been in that exact situation with a 1967 Mustang with a corroded cowl. With perseverance and patience, I finally got it right and came out perfect.

[@bampson]

Credit to you mate for giving it a go .. you are gonna get some comments about you should have done this and shouldn't have done that .. just do your thing mate !!

[@briangriffincharlton4323]

We’ll done for getting stuck in, love the fact you don’t take yourself to seriously, great channel

[@samsdetailinguk]

Thanks Niki

[@martybelfastsri]

shes getting there all done by yourself too well done enjoying the journey ...there is people do better people do worse as long as your happy with the outcome!

[@DavidVlogz]

Definitely earned a sub. I would be scared to weld but great job on trying and came out pretty good, beautiful mercedes for sure

[@MarkHillhwtb]

To say I'm jealous that you're at the stage you're at is an understatement. Amazing job taking all that on, can't wait to see it finished.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Great job 👏🏻 the only real bodge is the rear valance corner. More filla than Katie Price. But looking fantastic!

[@williamgrissom9022]

Amazing work. I'm surprised your wire-welder was able to span those gaps. Mine usually burns-thru on a butt-weld, so I lap the metal, but just have the cheap Harbor Freight non-gas flux-wire welded. My two W123's have no rust since lived life in CA, though some crash damage. I did have to weld new metal at the same rear wheel arches in my 1965 Dodge Dart, due to rust-thru at an accident repair. It appears they put the Bondo right on bare metal, as most shops do, which allowed corrosion. I use self-etching primer before Bondo, but various opinions. A dated repair since had drill holes for a puller, rather than the welded studs used today. What fiberglass filler did you use? It appears to allow a long working time compared to Bondo Glass which allows

[@vgrooveman7739]

Great job - looking forward to the next one!

[@amber300c]

Have been waiting for this video, well done buddy 👏

[@samsdetailinguk]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@thecarguychannel]

Definitely a Subscribe the Reggae beat is hard! This guy is Ghetto no mask 😷. Proper grafter ❤️

[@theoriginalracingsnake]

Haters gonna hate Sam. Me? Astounded. More of this please,

[@ashleythomas9122]

End bit was so Sam and funny loves it love to met up with you

[@mickymarvin3241]

Sam what happened to the w123

[@MarceloCarmello-y8s]

I liked very much the video. Thank you.

[@christophernikiforov7335]

The job what you are doing is wrong, but I like how enthusiastic you are. So, you own my respect to not be afraid to try and learn.

[@jimbaird8976]

Great video Sam. Thank you

[@lauridsnolting]

Very cool video is the paint jon now done?

[@samsdetailinguk]

We're working on it now, video should be up in a month or so :)

[@radiojulez7225]

Cool series... what is the dub track you've used in this video?

[@sun-p6g]

I found if I turned voltage down very low, I could do continuous seem welds on thin metal.

[@petroswilliam8664]

👏🏻 Great Job

[@mhk226]

Love how this guy gets stuck in. Nothing is impossible for this guy. Respect 👊🏾

[@threepimathacademy5159]

Is it possible to get parts online. If some parts or some areas are very much rusted and needed to be changed.

[@y4nnickschmitt]

I really hope you get lucky with this. Love your attitude and work ethic. BUT I would never put filler on bare metal. Always get some sort of primer on first. Seal up the metal from the air and moisture. Filling on bare metal or even rusty material usually bites you. ✌Cheers.

[@williamgrissom9022]

I too spray the bare metal with self-etching primer before filler, but most shops don't. Notice that he uses weld-thru primer before welding, which helps on inaccessible areas (should still try to paint later). You can buy at welding shops or any high-zinc spray like Rustoleum's Galvanized Metal spray paint.

[@Flynn1]

well done Sam… 👏👏👏

[@nimal1153]

Been waiting for an update on this 🙂

[@harmdegraaf5579]

Interesting and nice to watch. Seems to go well. But...wear a mask!

[@mdybos]

You have not so much skils in welding :) but your heart did the job

[@damiendust8166]

Merci Sam. Your engine is not runing like a peach. Ça veut dire que le moteur ne tourne pas rond je suppose. Best regards

[@samsdetailinguk]

Oui, ce n'est pas dans la meilleure forme 😅

[@Hizzogarage]

Love it! Keep the episodes coming!

[@orcinius78]

nice try im as skilled as you with the welder, hope i was that confident to give it a go on my car !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really like this channel

[@hadiesmaeili3530]

👏👏👏👏👏👍 good job 👌

[@strongerwithdan]

love ya channel and project

[@fordyford]

Looked like a cockasomething with that glove. Good stuff giving this project a go and learning new skills. I don't have the resources or confidence (or know how) to do any of that lol.

[@christianobrien4465]

“The Arch” tens if not hundreds of thousands of years it took for humans to develop “The Arch”. No worries bruh… you’re doing fine son it’s the arch.. they ain’t easy.

[@fuuks8]

What welder do you use?

[@mcbruddaal]

I started crying when you put on the filler

[@samsdetailinguk]

Same

[@GamingHagan]

When I was a kid I had a bone marrow disease was in hospital for a good 3 years and I think I was about 7 years old I stood out of my hospital bed and once I'd fully stood up my ankle broke

[@bobbyclark7423]

No way on gods earth has he never done work like this before

[@mrlondon963]

You are supposed to weld all the gaps between the new and old panels.

[@Nikita84690]

Nice, keep doing

[@MrStrictlyHonest]

thx for showing people what not to do!!!!

[@samsdetailinguk]

no problem :)

[@Peter-gi3re]

Well Sam you are definitely fighting cancer on that car. I just started watching this video and stopped to jump into the comments. Yes, you know now you bit off more than you can chew ……. But fair play to you for giving it a shot. If I had gotten to see what you are up to before you got to this stage I would have strongly suggested to you to do the following: Either ask for help from a professional welder here on your channel or put an add on something like Craigslist for a welder for a day. There are welders out there who are often willing to work on a day rate. There is no shame in reaching out for some help on a project like this. If you got someone with welding experience they could either do the welding for you or at least help you and teach you a few tricks on what to do. This is by no means meant to be critical of what you are doing……. Just hate to see you suffering through this part. When I saw you talking in a previous video about cutting out a section of the rear quarter I was wondering how you were going to accurately cut the new section. Then I saw you using the old panel as a template but that was not easy to do either. In any case I am going to jump back in and continue to watch the rest of this video and hope you make it to completion without losing your mind.

[@Life_Of_AL]

17:25…. So who reversed into the pot of filler?

[@samsdetailinguk]

Have a word with our warehouse team... 👀

[@Life_Of_AL]

@@samsdetailinguk 😂

[@Darren77771]

Sam get a proper kneeling pad before you end up needing knee replacements ;)

[@sv_cheats1970]

Not the best repair in the world but hey... Decent enough for a first try. Try to improve in the future, weld it all they way around and try to use as less as filler possible (which you will acheve by perfecting those welds). No hate! Respect the hard work done here, after all body repair ain't easy.

[@A09ZAZO8]

👍👍👍👍

[@justinbrand6585]

Everyone saying you handled it like a champ yet the quarter wasn't fully welded on you just filled in the gap with fiberglass. That won't last.

[@samsdetailinguk]

Indeed

[@cochev8860]

Nice t-👕

[@Comeriokid]

Protect your eyes bud, those glasses are for flame not arc.

[@ianatkinson8464]

😎👍

[@7awitm]

Your content is great, can you translate it to Arabic?

[@stigdriver]

Should of fully welded it dude 🙁

[@u_n_c_l_e_m_i_s_o]

Eh he’s new and he used fiber filler so it’ll be fine.

[@stigdriver]

@@u_n_c_l_e_m_i_s_o be fine in a crash too right? 🙄

[@Aaronmcgrattan]

yeah absolutely he should have fully welded it. impressive work all the same

[@ihavewaited90daystochangem51]

@@stigdriver It's an 80's car, you're fu*ked in a crash anyway.

[@sv_cheats1970]

@@ihavewaited90daystochangem51 not in a w123 man, I've seen horrific crashes and let me tell you one thing... Those w123's do well in crashes even after 30/40+ years on the road.

[@hungarian8054]

Beauty

[@jancarlosbeltreparedes5006]

🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴✌️✌️🔥🔥

[@christopherbert9946]

So much work, and then you destroy it with fieberglasswork. That is not the german standard for this kind of work.

[@samsdetailinguk]

Yeah that’s true !

[@Ciuva-qh1qx]

OMG 😳

[@careem3463]

well, that was horrible

[@christianobrien4465]

Hahaha… “German Engineering = how to turn garbage dumpster German cold rolled (kind of) “steel” into what people all over the world called “one big if not the best” cars ever made hahahahahahabaaaaaahahahaha. I do love w123’s and all the variants but…. They are well made of shite materials.

[@gockhanpasa1]

Işçiliği berbat. Elinde o kadar imkan ve malzeme varken örgü kaynak yapmiyor. Malzemeyi alistirmiyor. Yazik olmus.