W111: Update - Body Work 2

I was asked to make progress today. RM3,000 was paid so far for the body work, and RM2,000 paid in advanced in order for Uncle Robert to start up the welding job. He mentioned that he has to get the money for purchasing the welding gas tank, and metal sheet. More update after the jump!

W111: Update - Body Work

I gave myself a visit to my W111 today after office hours. It was found that the car body was put on a primer coat. So happy to see my W111 in awesome look! More photos after the jump!

W111: Finally... restoration job commenced!

Oh boy, i'm so glad to see my W111 is finally started to restore. The first job to do is to strip off the old body paint in order to spot the rusty areas. Check out the following photos:

Generally, i was told that the exterior body is pretty in good shape. However, the interior body especially the floor board required to change or replace with new metal sheet in order to get back the original condition. Stay tuned for more update.

W111: Used Parts From Ebay

Guess what? I received a parcel today. It was shipped from USA, bought from the Ebay. Please check out the photos below.

W111: Update - Damn it... still have no progress on my W111!

I went to check out my W111 car today. Unfortunately, nothing has been doing on the car at all but moved it to the shade area. Once again, i did not see uncle Robert there again. He was out to deliver other customer's car. According to the two old men workers, they wanted to start the paint strip off process, but the removable parts are still attached. Moreover, both workers advice me to give instruction to uncle Robert to do it ASAP in order for them to start their work. No work, means no pay for the two workers. Kinda pity the two old workers.

Rang up uncle Robert, and same answer was given to me, i.e: "Yeah, yeah.. yeah, i will start the work very soon. Don't worry, we will deliver the car on time." How could it be still on time when this uncle Robert did not do anything since last month? Really doubt on what he claimed. What a lame excuse!

According to the two old workers, they will start their job irregardless whether uncle Robert will commence the welding job or not.

W111: Happy New Year 2010 !!!

Just a quick note because it's just about time to party. Happy New Year, to all readers! I hope 2010 is a happy and healthy year for everyone.

Oh yes, i received the Mercedes Benz wheel caps (used) from East Malaysia today. Oh boy, the condition of the wheel caps are magnificient new though they are all used condition. What a nice new year gift to myself! LOL....

W111: Update - No Progress For Car Restoration :(

How could this happened to my W111? The car has been sent to the workshop since December 07, but there was no action taken so far on my poor W111. My W111 was remained sitting under the open area for nothing! Having said that, the workshop owner, Uncle Robert did not do anything but found him at coffee shop located nearby his workshop, having beer session with his buddies. Kinda angry to see this happened. I decided not to question him in front of his buddies but to give him some respects in view of his old age. Called Uncle Robert on the very next day morning. He told me not to worry, as he intended to start the welding activity soon, and commited that he could deliver my W111 after two months later. I accepted what he said. *keeping my fingers cross* 

Meanwhile, i managed to find the weatherstrip rubber seal for both front & rear windscreen from US. Mind you, the cost is no cheap! Decided to source further from Germany Mercedes Benz forum. Hopefully i can get them at reasonable price. Oh yes, i found both of the tail lamps (new condition) from 1 of the Thai online stores, the cost is €599,90 each. OMG... ! One pair means €599,90 x 2 = €1199,80 or RM5,519.10. This is completely out of my budget. Guess i should look for used condition of tail lamps instead. Stay tuned for more update....