We found an old MERCEDES. Maintenance, behind the scenes, more.

[@PynkPwny]

I think the Mercedes is freaking cool! It'd be nice to see Slick on the channel to help with the body filled panels and dents. I always like it when he's around and doing sheetmetal work since it's an artform!

[@sjoerdriberi9268]

i agree there, would love to see you do a german car for us european followers. there is probably even more rust under the paint than you see, so def need Slicks help, which makes for a great recipe for a series. or keep it ruff with some brown patina

[@mase9975]

I also agree with the above comments. That car would be awesome LS or small block V8 swapped.

[@derekwalters6132]

I think we’re all in agreement, I know when Puddin’ first mentioned the filler I thought yeah that can be a bit of a task to tackle and maybe he should head towards a different direction and then I remembered Slick’s a body man and it’s been a minute or three since Puddin and Slick worked together on a project. Thought that would be a great opportunity to watch the two of them putting together a nifty little ride. And when it’s all put back together Puddin can lay down one of his patina paint jobs like he did on the Datsun and it’ll look like one of the family.

[@1ronco]

You guys are nutz! That old dawg wouldn't easily accommodate a LS. My son and I put one along with a Tremec 6 speed in his W114 (280) and that required a complete rebuild of the engine compartment. Had to remove the steering and put in a rack and pinion plus different tie rod ends etc.

[@Boston.Patriot]

I love the Mercedes but that body work will need some Slick50 help. Go for it!

[@brendashelander8440]

Yes, do the Mercedes!! Upgraded shop, upgraded cars! Bring in a whole new crowd of followers.

[@serenitynomore]

100% yes on the Merc. Get slick on the bodywork but keep it satin black, slammer and original wheels and hubcaps

[@austinlinder98]

I think the mercedes would be a cool addition to the channel

[@PaulCammarata84]

That Mercedes is too cool. I would love to see that on the channel!

[@brucebuechele8493]

I think it would be a interesting build!! Slick can help with body work 😊

[@tetedur377]

I like the way people are volunteering ol' Slick for all this work like he ain't got nothin' else to do, or money to make. That's almost like your wife volunteering you to go help the neighbor with her car when that's what you do for a living.

[@Ellington_Industrial_Arts]

​@@tetedur377if you were Slick, given the opportunity, would you rather work with Puddin, or keep going to work everyday?

[@Anthony-wj6xb]

​@@Ellington_Industrial_ArtsI always help out when someone needs it n I always lose out whether it be money or my time needed elsewhere. Gotta start looking out 4 urself

[@clunkersandclassics]

@@tetedur377 Puddin pays Slick for the work he does and subscribers sent him $15k after the storm damage.

[@boogerhooks]

@@Ellington_Industrial_Arts Which one pays Slick's bills? I've never heard either of them say Slick is an employee or co-owner of Puddin's Fab.

[@ravinloon58]

Fairly common over here in the UK but after 50 years they have either been restored or have fallen apart. Your huge advantage is your climate has been way kinder (we salt our road in winter). Mercs are over engineered and built like tanks. I agree with your statement... it need to go from class to obnoxious. It will always stand out from the herd. I would love to see how you tackle the bodywork as a brilliant fabricator and metal work artist. Forget any attempt at perfect restoration... go for some customisation. I like function to determine style... build it to work for you... better still graft in some classic pieces from other cars of the era... maybe a continental kit, frenched in lights, a roof scoop/vent and drop it way down.

[@mccall9770]

we salt our roads as well in the US where ever snow is at the least yearly pretty much any state northern of oklahoma. i'm from kansas so we salt the hell out of everything for whatever reason.

[@twinkie27271]

​@@mccall9770because calcium chloride is much more expensive, and Kansas is cheap 😂

[@joethompson61]

Slick 50 could help you with the sheet metal. Love to see you do the mercedes with an l s and a cam

[@terrylutz514]

Let slick get the body work

[@darrenhowes4720]

Yes the Mercedes is different and a very cold car, I think how well built it is and how well it has survived out weighs the body problems! I would love to see what you could do with it puddling style 😁👍🏾

[@juanmiguelcortarello6823]

That Mercedes is a really cool car. You absolutely need that! I want to see that rebuild. Love this and the main channel.

[@waynefanning2399]

I think I'd really like to see how you approach repairing the Mercedes, and since you are THE sheet metal guy I think we could all learn together. And besides I could be entertained by watching you do just about anything, I'm here for it all and look forward to Mondays and Thursdays, to see what you're up to next. Come On!!!

[@addisontakacs7149]

Shout out puddins body shop he’s my favorite sheet metal guy on YT

[@garysprandel1817]

Oh get the Mercedes. It's something you've wanted and you and Slick should be able to work out the body filler issues because outside of that it looked to have pretty solid bones to work off of. You will have to stock up on the Grey Poupon as you're starting to class up the joint with that ride.

[@74benzo]

I’ve got a lowered 74 Mercedes 280 that I’ve had for 15 years and I love it. I’m so excited for this build!

[@ScottsafriendofGod]

Listen to an old guy and the Mercedes... When an artist sees something that makes him smile because he sees what he can create, don't stop the creative juices from flowing. I saw you smile looking at that old Mercedes.

[@jamescook5738]

That Mercedes Benz is very nice. Would love to see it back on the road all original.

[@joeyjackson1160]

Let’s rock the Mercedes !! Be some cool new content !! Get slick involved on the body work stuff. You two are good together!! Throw wild bill in the mix and then it’s just straight money.

[@calcon6]

Go for it on the Mercedes, have slick help you out. Love when you and slick work together!

[@josephblankenship5525]

The Merc is a great idea. Show us how you think it looks cool. Always down to see what you come up with

[@user-427.commodore]

'like he said originally 307 turbo 350, real low an slow.. Steelies an caps.. 😊

[@bruceholcomb8665]

Pass on the Mercedes!!! Be cool, as you always are, a good one will come along 🎼

[@ChadSmith-f6q]

Get the Mercedes!!! You're a sheet metal man now!!

[@kevinwassellsr.5646]

An old farmer taught me the key to using gasket punches is using the end grain of the wood to bang on. Love your show

[@kenvangoe9358]

Something different doesn't bother me at all Puddin. Maybe go down that LS swap and slam it to the ground it could be epic or not but you'll never know unless you try. Be careful and stay safe my friend. God love ya brother

[@jasonbarrett7756]

Go for it, brother it needs some loving and I think your the one who can save her if ya do can't wait to see what comes from it 😮

[@rustyvideas8312]

Buy the Benz it was probably in a bad hail storm, plus it'd give slick something to do for a few shows. Praying for continued success, the world is a better place because of puddin! Thanks for all the smiles!

[@jackets64]

Fun fact, you can actually poke a hole in the bottom of the oil filter to make changing the filter cleaner! Also, you should 100% get that Merc, like others have said Slick could come around to help with the sheetmetal that needs fixing on it.

[@mattgaler9305]

Would love to see you do this one! Matte black like that,white wheels with the caps & white walls. Little lower to the ground & a nice little cammed LS motor or cammed small block. Keep the stickshift & make a SWEET cruiser!

[@sokoloft3]

I like the Merc. Would be cool to see the body repair on it. Small block chev swap, lowered with black stealies and white walls like you said. That'd be dope

[@mohawk2185]

Leave the Mercedes as is as far as the motor... those have some of the best engine platform and can be modified ...

[@sokoloft3]

@@mohawk2185 the pURiTy

[@nboldrini]

@@mohawk2185 Ditch the mill. The parts will mutilate your credit card.

[@user-427.commodore]

Puddinafied...

[@brandon233112]

Hey puddin, make sure you buy some pole jacks for your lift. Keep up the good work!

[@timothyballinger6280]

Hopefully you'll read this! My dad worked at Delphi truck and bus in Kettering Ohio and I remember he worked over one weekend because they shipped a load of chevy trucks to a dealership that was suppose to be GMC trucks. Well they worked the weekend switching chevy badging to GMC badging! Back in the 70s anyway that was the only difference was the badging!

[@jonathanlitz2018]

When i saw that Mercedes in the Thumbnail, i was amazed the body looks in mint condition except for the rust and damage

[@msethhunter]

Definitely a +1 for the Benz. That thing is sweet!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Puddin Time y’all. Sit down and shut up and enjoy it y’all. 😂 😂😂. Can’t wait to see more updates and projects and many more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld on. Keep Making. God bless.

[@asmetalworks]

I think you should do the old Merc!!!! The way you described the "opposite" of old and classy would be old and sassy. SBC 350 and slammed on bags with steelies and wide whites would be sick!!! Its a nice sort of contrast from the truck content. always look forward to the videos and you never fail to impress with your ingenuity and creativity.

[@donniesauls]

The short bed conversion who be so cool just clear coated .Remember in school mathematics the teacher would say show your work.

[@305Spartin]

Please yes get the Mercedes, I actually have ones of these! mine is a 1960 220 S a survivor and all I need is the dash wrapped, ceiling reupholstered, and the hood ornament that you held in the trunk.

[@douglasmesina6922]

Dude, you made the coolest looking working shop. I'm sure you will add to it over the years. Props to you, man It's probably the butt of a valve stem in that tire. On the Mercedes, depending on the price you agreed to, I'd like to see you do an LS swap.

[@georgem9554]

Like the Mercedes. Old Slick can fix it. Also be awesome to get a few tips on the body work. 🎉

[@Jamessansome]

Such good taste Puddin! Its great that you get stuck into a variety of interesting and different stuff. Those old Mercs look badass! I can already see what you are going to do with it 👍🏼

[@shaunrobertson9203]

That spare tire is ORIGINAL!! To that vehicular!! I just about guarantee it!!

[@pyrothereddragon]

good ole Hamburger King. love that little hole in the wall place

[@robertweston7872]

The LS idea sounds awesome...would love to see that billed

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

That will be a really cool build! You should definitely do it.

[@kenjohnson5498]

You should buy that old bus and do Pott county junkyard tours lol. As far as the car it looks like it was used in the film "Driving it to Ms. Daisy".

[@faroironandcustoms6577]

Hey Puddin!!! Since there are 1991 comments now you probably won't see this, but!!! Those fuel filter locks, Insert the tool then push the line towards the filter housing to take the tension off of the lock springs and it will pop loose easier. Also, they make pliers for them that work awesome.

[@FrogBoyDances]

Mercedes Fintail awesomeness!!! Black with the red perforated interior makes it awesome cubed!!! Get Slick50 to help with the exterior, it would be a cool collaboration to get it back on the road. Keep it 👍👍👍☺️👍👍👍

[@HeartLessGem_]

A merc build would be awesome on the channel 👌🏾 would love to see the straight 6 run, maybe a better shifter or even gearbox? 😂

[@bakingwithbennett2264]

Sure would be great if the merch sales could be expanded enough so Slick50 could be around a lot more. It is always fun to see y’all working together.

[@user-427.commodore]

Slick 50 has his own shop.. Oklahoma speed an custom...

[@D4VE26]

I just want it to expand to the UK! 🙏

[@triggerhappycustoms8960]

I mean check and see how many views Mercedes builds are getting compared to GM vehicles. don't listen to everybody that is blowing smoke up your rear-end they are all Yes Men and will flee the ship when it comes the time to watch I will keep it real with u

[@jazman1966]

Would be interesting to see you take on a German road machine. You'll sort out the body issues, you always do, and if not there's always slick 50...

[@armysheep75]

Body issues. He'll fix'em or he won't. lol

[@jesterr7133]

That old bus it showed at around 29:30 was pretty cool. A bus would make a fun build. you can do some crazy stuff with it.

[@klapaucius77]

That Mercedes would be a great build. I'd like to see the straight 6 fired up before swapping it out.

[@vanillagarilla965]

Puddin tang , you are the man buddy. Your being humble is what keeps me coming back day after day. Thank you for the entertainment and schooling god bless you and your family. 🫵✌️👍🏻👍🏻

[@DavidLang1975]

that mercedes is a true classic. its hard to find one that isn't in horrible shape. I'd love to see you bring that one back to life. I own a 1977 Mercedes 240D. love that car. best thing is, parts are still available. there are also adapters available for the trans to a different engine. lookup doomsday diesel

[@Rags71]

Congrats on your channel’s success and new shop! Starting watching you during pandemic, great content. Mercedes is wicked cool!

[@chewbanger1.]

You have not watched enough

[@idwellinthehillslikegandhi]

Man oh man Mercedes here we go....well not again but still LETS GO! That thing could be absolutely stunning when youre done with her

[@ylfapus316]

The gasket you changed is for the block off plate (gasket p/n 12611384) Since your Yukon was built without engine oil cooler lines. The gasket Oreilly's gave you was for the trucks with oil cooler lines. I am GM Parts consultant for 18+ years now. If you need any info for your GM rigs, hit me up!

[@Tenkaichibudokai22]

Zündfolge stands for firing order. Also the Zenith Inat 35/40 carburetors are good and dependable. You got a good motor right there.

[@ianallen2]

The Merc is in better condition than some of the cars you have bought before. I think it would be worth it and something different for the channel.

[@TylerDuysen]

exactly like he just did a whole bedside and shorten on the c10 and its a mercedes it probably do really well in the views department

[@ronhoneycutt8155]

Anytime Wild Bill and Slick show up you know it's gonna be good! Thanks for Another Great video AND whether to Benz or not to Benz, i'm sure the next one will be an interesting build to say the least

[@waynespears5664]

Do it Puddin,That Mercedes would be the coolest build yet,Slick 50 can handle the body work and put some money in his pocket.....................Fort Worth,Tx

[@donaldhastyjr4066]

That Mercedes is killer! Take those twin 2 bbls off, and replace with 3 Weber side draft carbs, you'll be happy you did!!

[@robertrobinson2807]

It will be interesting to see what you do to it and see how it turns out

[@wolfparty4234]

Twin turbo LS1 or LS2 swapped Bens would definitely something different for the shop!! It just might put you in the 1 million subs category! You never know🙏🏻❤️💪🏼🔥🔥🔥👍🏻

[@Black2na]

Love to see you put the pot country magic on that classic Mercedes. Small block or an LS heck yes !!

[@Watthead80]

LS is so overdone.

[@danielmcgregor8528]

Man that Mercedes is awesome. Fix the tin,match patina the rest of your plan is spot on. Will be a cool cruiser

[@davecharles5212]

The Mercedes would be both a rewarding but awesome first build in the new shop. Naturally, you would have to take it completely down. A complete end-to-end sheet metal fix and frame clean. Yeah, the sheet metal work is a pain, and for paint, primer will do. Dump in whatever you want at or over 500hp at the wheels. Fab the daylights out of it and both show and race it. I am sure there are a few tracks near you down there... Just my opinion but I will forever be a gearhead. BTW I do believe that year they were still hand-built?

[@marcosmata4625]

Buy!!!!!

[@jeremysomeone]

Yes on the merc, it oozes class and sophistication. You’ll be mistaken for a surgeon every time you drive it.

[@hollandlive333]

Definitely do the Mercedes. That would be sick dropped with some steelies and a cammed LS.

[@jonathancharrington3410]

Get her build pud. Be good to see the Merc on the channel 😊

[@salvadormorales3802]

Hey puddin, that's a great choice for a project,please do this project.. bag it and drag it,stitch it an fix it, an keep it black on some steelies, with some white walls kinda like a greaser style lowrider/ Bomber! Maybe some red and white pin striping 👌🏼

[@jeaniepatterson2384]

Get that Mercedes! You can fix that filler stuff. It would be a really fun build and the interior is wonderful!

[@wdchopnfool]

Definately 60’s. Cool car. Can’t wait.

[@nancykitzinger3078]

I think you really need to bring that Mercedes to the channel! I would love to see what your creativity and talent could bring to this beauty!

[@JrRankingMusic]

Yes, please, and make it chop and slide brother.

[@swhod2190]

The Mercedes is sweet! I'd love to see it brought back.

[@run4st717]

Buy it! Rat rod it. Truck LS and tub the rear...big rear wheels...skinny front...barrel of fun...also make sure to always carry Grey Poupon with you at all times.

[@jamesdearman814]

i LIKE the mercedes! your vision of blacked out with whitewalls is killer.

[@joshuaprince898]

That Mercedes is a cool ass car!! I'd love to see content on this one! Plus you can always fix the bad spots on the body and spray paint over it!

[@kroonoverdrive]

On the merc w/ body filler, get the body acid dipped or wire wheel the whole thing. Then let it rust or raw w/clear coat.

[@hoss2229]

Would love to see the Mercedes be a cool little project !

[@GOTG4MER]

Yes yes yes on the Merc! So cool and will be completely original.

[@trainwreck682]

Texas is all in on the Mercedes. SBC would be freaking awesome. Bore out the six and cam it would be cool too. Puddin style always is a win win in my book.

[@adventureswithedna]

It totally looks gold to me

[@philgogler9091]

Buy the Mercedes pudding, always love the look with the big head lights, and fins,make a great project 👍🇦🇺

[@thomasmckenzie9726]

Man o man, hot damn. Are you sure we ain't brothers. I love and owned many Datsuns, internationals, and yes many Mercedes. I say but that Mercedes. They made the best. Can't wear them out. But I prefer the diesels. Really my best advice is find about an 80 model 240 d. Very simple to work on and bullet proof. Loads of fun.

[@MJS1455]

Mercedes painted matte black with wide white walls and a ls/6speed swap would be awesome build. Sure Slick can help get the body issues worked out.

[@XxTaterxX]

I say get her running and safely roadworthy and do a giveaway with her like a first car/project car for someone, either way I do hope you pick this beauty up and tinker with her.

[@jerrytate9394]

YES YES! The Mercedes is great! You should have alternate cars on your site! You could have some like the Vintage Mercedes, Cadillac, and other know brands ever so often. That could make your channel have even more subscribers!! This is just my idea.

[@ereeves9855]

I had a popping noise when I turned the wheel on my 2000 Tahoe when backing up. Finally found my passenger upper control arm bolt was loose. Tightened that up and no more noise.

[@richardharvey8939]

Metal and body you can fix. Interior parts hard to get or fabricate. Cool idea. If you find nicer by luck might need both. Lucky’s garage just picked one up too.

[@Surferkeldain]

Man just when i thought the wagon was the coolest build this merc is going to be awesome!

[@demolitionsexpert]

That mercedes wagon next to it looked pretty cool for another wagon as well. Another family car.

[@TheCarFarm]

Though not on our channel, we are big Mercedes fans! You are a go, ghostrider.

[@uwharriebigfoothunter]

Get the Mercedes!!! I almost bought one like it from Kelly King in Tennessee about 10 years ago. It has the hydraulic suspension and was mint!! I love those old Mercedes

[@Bowen124]

I'd really like to see you and Slick get after it, that would be a great build.

[@timudell3080]

I love that body Mercedes!! Buy buy buy!!! I have a 65 and a 67 190D

[@rufus7704]

That's a rare merc fellar. You won't even see them around Germany. A lot of em were back wheel drive. Great fun to drive

[@jamesbergeron8356]

Zundfolge means firing order, that car will be an awesome project. Please get it!!

[@Mark-sg4bq]

DO IT!!! Picking up an R107 on Saturday!!!!!!!!! DO IT!!

[@jesterr7133]

I just use a hole punch when I am making gaskets. You know, the kind you use on notebook paper. They work great.