I’m glad I found your channel by accident. I love your no nonsense honest approach to your videos - keep on showing your boo boos, and just enjoy what you’re doing - I certainly am enjoying watching the process. Good work fellas 👍
I am doing the exactly the same thing...but with an Aston Martin DB5 fiberglass body and a BMW Z3 unibody chassis. Following you guys closely for ideas and the overall process. Cheers
@@andirt4 I do not do any social media...dislike it intensely. However my family has encouraged me to document the entire build. Perhaps my kids will help out with that LOL. At this point I have stripped down the Z3 so that the bare unibody, suspension, steering, brakes are only there. I am using an inline six Jaguar XK 4.2 from a mid 60s Jaguar 420....since it really looks like an AM inline engine...triple SU on the same side and polished DOHC covers, etc...but the distributor is in a different place and of course it is an cast iron block vs alloy. I work alone so I need to figure out a pulley system for the body to drop it down carefully and lift it as I cut away the unibody that I do not need. However...watching this project has given me some great ideas to use as well as pitfalls to avoid. All the best and cheers from Canada.
Wow. Great project ! The DB5 is superb ! I had a Lancia Flaminia Touring coupe that use the same bodyframe than the Aston Martin DB4 to DB6. Superleggera. I agree that the 6 inline motor of Jaguar 50/60's was very close than the AM motor of that period. I didn't known that there is a replica of the DB5 ! If you have a YT channel, don 't hesitate to share.
Nice progress, always that "paint yourself into a corner" moment with any project! Good solution, I would have tried to make the rear subframe a bolt-on removable type but as it is locating the rest of the trunk metal your way is probably best. Very much enjoy your videos and you fellows work great together. Cheers
Just a thought - might be a good idea to use smaller diameter tubes in the rear section (the one beyond the SLK body) to create a crumple zone. I noticed my tubular Gallardo had smaller tubes for that reason at the rear. If the full strength tube is running all across even in a small rear end collision you are going to experience enormous Gs.
That's pretty good bar work, particularly for a newb. May I suggest adding each side at the front hoop forward and horizontal one straight piece to each of the two top engine bay rails/members. That would improve chassis integrity and cage effectiveness.
I wait with impatience new videos from your replica project. I am fond of the 300SL gullwing but I don't have the budget of... could you give us an idea of the total amount for such a project ? Donor car, sale of unused parts of SLK, specific parts for the 300SL gullwing (bumpers, front grille, windscreen and rear screen...) good luck for progress ! Mikael from France !
What size and grade of square and round tube is being used ? I think in North America the names and types are different....I understand the metric measurement system fine...but the type of metal and wall thickness not so much. Thanks.
@@andirt4 I have put a bar in like that then found my seat would not go back for my 6"3 father to drive. So just checking. Just love the build such a good mix of cars.
Mercedes can pound sand. If you were up against the wall, you could remove the accents over the wheel arches, and remove the hood ribs, making it "distinctive and different ".
@@andirt4 Most Mercedes have really heavy seats too. An old mate of mine raced a R129 500SL and didn't bother with tuning the engine, just removed the interior to gain lots more speed..LOL.
You really should wear a mask cutting fiber glass. The dust will not do your lungs any good. Also good eye protection is required.
amazing work looks alot safer and more well built then other gullwing kit cars that are being built by so called builders good job guys
Thank you
So glad I stumbled upon your project. I hang out for each episode. From Perth, Australia
Hey Norman thanks for watching all the way down there in Australia
The lift aka bending tool, thinking outside the box - brilliant! well done lads 🙏🏻
Panel bond. That should connect the body to the frame. And expanding foam for the gaps.
One of the most beutiful car ever made, so fun to see this built.
Greetings from Sweden 🙌
I’m glad I found your channel by accident. I love your no nonsense honest approach to your videos - keep on showing your boo boos, and just enjoy what you’re doing - I certainly am enjoying watching the process. Good work fellas 👍
Thanks, think we’ll stick to keeping in the mistakes. There’s plenty of them lol
awesome build, loving these videos 👍
Glad you like them!
Clever use of the car lift. And the results look great
Thanks Jim
I am doing the exactly the same thing...but with an Aston Martin DB5 fiberglass body and a BMW Z3 unibody chassis. Following you guys closely for ideas and the overall process. Cheers
Sounds good mate, you got anything on social media of it?
@@andirt4 I do not do any social media...dislike it intensely. However my family has encouraged me to document the entire build. Perhaps my kids will help out with that LOL. At this point I have stripped down the Z3 so that the bare unibody, suspension, steering, brakes are only there. I am using an inline six Jaguar XK 4.2 from a mid 60s Jaguar 420....since it really looks like an AM inline engine...triple SU on the same side and polished DOHC covers, etc...but the distributor is in a different place and of course it is an cast iron block vs alloy. I work alone so I need to figure out a pulley system for the body to drop it down carefully and lift it as I cut away the unibody that I do not need. However...watching this project has given me some great ideas to use as well as pitfalls to avoid. All the best and cheers from Canada.
Sounds awesome that mate, good luck
Wow. Great project ! The DB5 is superb ! I had a Lancia Flaminia Touring coupe that use the same bodyframe than the Aston Martin DB4 to DB6. Superleggera. I agree that the 6 inline motor of Jaguar 50/60's was very close than the AM motor of that period. I didn't known that there is a replica of the DB5 ! If you have a YT channel, don 't hesitate to share.
I love seeing this project✌️
Wow, you're making great progress on this project!
Great work guys !
Top quality as always mate! Mega seeing this come together.
Thanks mate appreciate that coming from you
Nice progress, always that "paint yourself into a corner" moment with any project! Good solution, I would have tried to make the rear subframe a bolt-on removable type but as it is locating the rest of the trunk metal your way is probably best. Very much enjoy your videos and you fellows work great together. Cheers
Thanks 👍
Brilliant work guys, that roll cage is a little work of art
Thanks Bart lol
Wow! The rollbars are looking EXCELLENT!
great job
love to get a bolt on retro kit (no gull wings) for an SLK
Just a thought - might be a good idea to use smaller diameter tubes in the rear section (the one beyond the SLK body) to create a crumple zone. I noticed my tubular Gallardo had smaller tubes for that reason at the rear. If the full strength tube is running all across even in a small rear end collision you are going to experience enormous Gs.
Just love this project,it's awesome,the way you bent the bars was ingenious,and the skeleton looks really strong,keep the videos coming.
Thanks, will do!
That's pretty good bar work, particularly for a newb. May I suggest adding each side at the front hoop forward and horizontal one straight piece to each of the two top engine bay rails/members. That would improve chassis integrity and cage effectiveness.
Your building your own Revell Model! NICE!
Nice work. Greetings from Mexico!! Where did you get the fiberglass ??
Amazing to see this come to life, quality work as always mr Riley!!
Thanks Evan appreciate that
I wait with impatience new videos from your replica project. I am fond of the 300SL gullwing but I don't have the budget of... could you give us an idea of the total amount for such a project ? Donor car, sale of unused parts of SLK, specific parts for the 300SL gullwing (bumpers, front grille, windscreen and rear screen...) good luck for progress ! Mikael from France !
Dude, please wear a mask when cutting fibreglass/GRP etc... that dust is a killer.
What size and grade of square and round tube is being used ? I think in North America the names and types are different....I understand the metric measurement system fine...but the type of metal and wall thickness not so much. Thanks.
Genius!
Legend mate. Happy for ya 🎉🎉
Thanks Chris 👍🏻
Love the project. Have you tride your seat back in now you have the fram done?
Having custom seats made
@@andirt4 I have put a bar in like that then found my seat would not go back for my 6"3 father to drive. So just checking. Just love the build such a good mix of cars.
Your trying the bends on the outside of car , so internal bend on tube , not external where it actually fits ?
What's up man just seen your video im from u.s arizona you guys are killing it keep up the great work I can't wait to see what's next
Thanks man and hello Arizona
mega job guys! i wish i had one
Great project. Where did you get the fiberglass body, and how are you going to avoid the wrath of Mercedes? Best of luck.
A friend in Europe, Mercedes who 🤫
Mercedes can pound sand. If you were up against the wall, you could remove the accents over the wheel arches, and remove the hood ribs, making it "distinctive and different ".
top video but i have a question were did you get the body from and way yo not make an kit car set of it
Looks very strong and safe that, well done guys. Wonder what the weight difference will be from the SLK...
Still lighter than the slk, you should have felt the weight of the doors 😂
@@andirt4 Most Mercedes have really heavy seats too. An old mate of mine raced a R129 500SL and didn't bother with tuning the engine, just removed the interior to gain lots more speed..LOL.
You should redo the top one that holds the brackets for the doors a kink so it's more flush with the roof😉
But looks really good regards sören from denmark 😉
Never seen square roll cage material 🇬🇧
I'd make templates for the trunk bottom, then tack it in place, then remove body for welding.
Looking great dude 👌 what's your plan with the engine?
Just a strip down rebuild and clean
Where you buy the body?
A friend in Europe
Where did you get the body ???
A friend in Europe
@@andirt4I would be interested to know your budget... fiberglass body, cost of the SLK, sale of unused SLK parts... Nice project !
I actually saw a real one when I was a kid. I thought it was "neat". 😊
Mask!!!