Transforming the R129 500SL 6.0 AMG with a new set of O.Z wheels and more !

[@markbaker6029]

Awesome job! You answered a lot of questions for me too - particularly with the 10m rear spacers & the period correct headlamps. I’m the second owner of my ‘91 R129 AMG & it came with headlamps that had three dimples in the glass that protruded outward inhibiting the wiper(s) movements. As the wiper would jump when they hit the dimples - so I also will be replacing them with the correct (smoother) version so the wipers have a clean wipe path. Thank you for taking the time to make your instructional videos - great insight and yes, you are saving us all headaches from your own personal experiences. By the way your AMG does look amazing & the ‘stance’ is right on - you certainly have achieved the beast look! Blessings to you & thank you again🙏

[@samfuller6273]

Euro lights on 70s-90s Mercedes ALWAYS look better. That's the headlight it was designed with.

[@danielball4730]

Great job. Looks awesome. Crazy how much diff the details make. Mine is going up for sale soon

[@krh007]

A suggestion - instead of 10mm spacers on the rear (not a fan a spacers) why not swap go to a 3.5inch lip for more dish? I did that on my white SEC & it makes for a more killer look. You lucked out for sure on scoring a 6 litre M119-960 KE-Jet R129 under the radar and not sure what you paid but that coupe would go for big bucks over here. Nice work on the detailing for the correct look and make sure you keep this one as great appreciating investment for sure - enjoy

[@youngtimersgarage]

A bigger lip is definitely an option but honestly its big enough. Thank you ive been after this one for a long time !

[@hkhoor]

Good job man! The headlights and taillights are period correct and complete the car 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 now you need to change your tailpipes to the square ones that were set on this car by amg too

[@ronjovi]

Looks amazing! What kinda lowering does this one have? Or do AMGs have lowering from factory? If so, do you know the lowering rate?

[@youngtimersgarage]

As far As I know it was lowered from AMG . Typically Bilstein amg branded struts with black or white Amg springs

[@billrbca]

Like the amber front turns, did same with mine

[@andersekstrand2028]

Love those wheels. Well done

[@n.montana1858]

Love those wheels! Was thinking biut getting 18s but the 17s look great too. Dope car bro

[@PitSmok]

Love the wheels, those on a Sec would be great to👍

[@youngtimersgarage]

Definitely! I had them on my old sec

[@nadk8886]

3 things.... No. 1 those alloys go so well with that 129.. 2, what a stunning colour combo and 3...that head torch reminds me of Data from The Goonies 🤣

[@youngtimersgarage]

Haha thanks !

[@markus9950cent]

Hi man, congratulations for your car and the fittment, finally what is the tyre size what are you running?

[@cbj032]

Gorgeous!! I am almost finishing my 1995. Same color same wheels. It is practically identical cars. May I ask your tire setup? Sizes front and rear?

[@caddyzig]

Looking great! Who do you usually use for wood refinishing? I have some light surface cracks in the wood around the shifter in my SL600. They bug me, so I’d like to get it redone at some point. Any recommendations about doing just one piece and having it match?

[@youngtimersgarage]

I use a gentleman named Igor restoredinusa.com/mercedes-restored-wood-trim-gallery/

[@Unc_Talks]

Nice build fam.

[@youngtimersgarage]

Appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@Adee4750]

Nice ride

[@youngtimersgarage]

Thanks 👍

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

Beautiful SL! 🥰🤩😍 Yeah, space out the fronts, will match the rears better. 👌

[@PDJPHOTOGRAPHY]

Much better with this headlights! Question: is it an original Amg bodykit or replica? If so, which one? thanks

[@patrickcraig618]

Love the car very nice job.

[@cdblus]

Looks great!

[@BuiltToRace_com]

Good look

[@hEXordo]

i just bought those 2 piece bbs wheels for my clk55

[@jmarkr100]

Stunning car.

[@promindset]

What’s the offsets for these wheels brother? Please, I’m looking for the exact wheels for my r129 s500 …. Hard to find them with the right offset. I’m an immature in this. I’d appreciate your help

[@vrindersingh1495]

Great videos thanks . I’m looking for some help please I have a Engine from a 500sl 6.0 amg 1990 but do you know if Amg put their stamp on these engines somewhere I just want to make sure it’s genuine Amg M119 thanks

[@youngtimersgarage]

earlier gen engines did not have stamps the only way to verify it to check the bore and the stroke

[@vrindersingh1495]

Thanks so much I really appreciate that

[@edwardrivera206]

Looks nice 😊

[@n.montana1858]

Ok so i have a 2001 R129. I just bought similar wheels. Mine are 17x8 front and 17x9.5 rear. Definitely needs spacers on the front. What size should i run for the front. Also would i need them in the rear? If so what size?

[@youngtimersgarage]

I have 15mm in rear and 10mm in front from what I recall

[@JeffreyVillarreal-ng5tf]

BEAUTIFUL...!

[@tlepp2876]

headlights look so much better back to original. better visibility is overrated

[@ChristopherHugo-t7t]

Sweet ride! What's the wheel width and offset on these?

[@AndyTranfl]

Is your AMG body kit original or replica? I've been looking to upgrade my R129 bumpers to AMG style. I have 1990 500SL and 1991 300SL

[@youngtimersgarage]

original AMG Japan built car

[@charlesrouse5153]

Nice

[@danorourke5184]

Killer looking! Do they make these wheels in a replica? Thanks

[@youngtimersgarage]

I believe they do

[@AlexiDaGreat]

Yes, I got a replica set for my SLK320 from an outlet in NJ for $780. I'll have them on in 2 days. Also ordered Vogtland lowering springs.

[@davidsimpson3380]

Those new wheels are THE wheels for sure! That said, wanna sell the old ones?

[@bequietandrive222]

You should have kept the xenons

[@youngtimersgarage]

No way too ebay looking

[@talkapple2]

where did you get the euro headlights?

[@youngtimersgarage]

from Poland

[@bartoszg86]

Ja pierdole ale ogień 👍👍👍

[@youngtimersgarage]

haha !

[@cbj032]

Thay are only 5.000 miles apart. I live in Brazil.

[@Uc9uE3pKsS6uQ]

what year is the car ?

[@youngtimersgarage]

1991

[@Uc9uE3pKsS6uQ]

@@youngtimersgarage why you invest in this car ? these have 4 Spd trans and ke-jetronic

[@youngtimersgarage]

Are you familiar with premerger amg cars ? If not look into it and you will have your answer specifically a 6.0

[@Uc9uE3pKsS6uQ]

@@youngtimersgarage give me a link please ? is this V12 ?