How To Update An Old Mercedes W124 Wagon! Quick And Easy Changes You Can Make To Your S124 Estate!!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
  • In this video I'll show you how you can transform the look of an old Mercedes Benz in just minutes! My $125 Mercedes W124 estate (wagon) was stuck in the '90s, so I decided to make some changes! Mercedes restoration doesn't have to be expensive. This Mercedes S124 rebuild is going to be amazing and I'm glad you're here to help. I'll show you Mercedes seat removal, Mercedes interior detailing, and how to save leather seats. Then I'll show you how to remove chrome wheel arches!
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  • @ezesrebuilds1174
    @ezesrebuilds1174 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Whoever is reading this, I hope this day will be a great day.

  • @rockb
    @rockb ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Old Benz content is much better than any Lambo content. Thank you Mike 👍

  • @makpsv
    @makpsv ปีที่แล้ว +3

    0:08 If your duck doesn't seem to wanna start you can try using some starting fluid.
    I've heard it works like a charm. 🤣

  • @doloresgonzalez6988
    @doloresgonzalez6988 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She looks so beautiful. Aww Lola so cute. Looks a lot better without that metal. Awesome.

  • @ianmitchell1594
    @ianmitchell1594 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Car is much better without the Crome wheel arch covers 👍 this is a great project Mike

  • @minaelia88
    @minaelia88 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job cleaning the car and it looks much better without those wheel arches

  • @bsclifton
    @bsclifton ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Chrome wheel arches are hideous IMO - nice work taking those off. That car will be a fun one! Super functional. Can haul a lot of parts from the junkyard! 🙂

  • @robertlombardi2228
    @robertlombardi2228 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Mike - without chrome wheel moldings looks like a true European wagon.
    Love ❤️ the duck (s). 😊

  • @RoadhogRNA
    @RoadhogRNA ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow the Big Bertha cleaned up Good!!! She's ready for the prom!!!

  • @kevindoxey
    @kevindoxey ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for taking the chrome wheel arches off!!!

  • @bmwsag6498
    @bmwsag6498 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mike you need to clean your vacuum cleaner!! 😂. Love your videos

  • @timcole421
    @timcole421 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looks much better without the western auto bling. Keep up the good work mike!

  • @paulie-Gualtieri.
    @paulie-Gualtieri. ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mike do a full restoration she deserves to be back to her original best. You'll have an absolutely beautiful and genuine quality wagon. Looks so much clearer without the chrome arch covers, also 17in AMG Monoblock Alloy Wheels would look incredible and a light window tint.

  • @cousinjohncarstuff4568
    @cousinjohncarstuff4568 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "We are back with the queen of the channel!" AND right on cue, Lola walks up!

  • @chrissiano381
    @chrissiano381 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mike the wheel arch delete is much much better.. Car over all is coming out great.

  • @kentuckycornbread8502
    @kentuckycornbread8502 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What you thought was rabbit food in the floorboard is most likely the hundreds of spikes on the back of old floor mats. I’ve seen it many times in vehicles. The mats break down over time.

  • @larryshumakerhihvv5294
    @larryshumakerhihvv5294 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think the car look better without the Chrome you're doing a good job love the car

  • @benlee6500
    @benlee6500 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    MWM is having great fun in this estate wagen...it's rock solid and will servie its master well....keep going and you'll put up wide smile each & everytime

  • @allanbrooks3060
    @allanbrooks3060 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the Mercedes whisperer. Can't wait until you get it running

  • @MadeInNewYork73
    @MadeInNewYork73 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO HAPPY FOR BARBIE!!! She sounds great. Love your time lapses, too. My daughter wanted one just like that for her first car...Mom got her a Ford Probe...not as easy to roll. Loved that car....that's the kind of cars that will get you views! Affordable cool.

  • @RaulAlvarezHPsv
    @RaulAlvarezHPsv ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Without crome all day long! beauty car, a classic..

  • @jimpeters8278
    @jimpeters8278 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looking good Mike Less chrome the better looks good on some cars n not so good on others like this wagon

  • @jimdavis3913
    @jimdavis3913 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks better with out chrome arch MIKE
    😊

  • @tomhorst7614
    @tomhorst7614 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I drove one of these for 10 years. It's a wonderful car and ride. I put larger size tires on and it filled the gap nicely. The car served me well and I do miss it. Many happy miles ahead for you!

  • @garyp2244
    @garyp2244 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In my opinion people like videos that save the car from the scrapyard. Want to see the underdog win. Like this content.

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She looks better without the chrome arches!!!

  • @just4kicks950
    @just4kicks950 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looks great Mike 🐵. Have a happy 4th 🎆 🎬✨️🚘🫡👍

  • @fluffy1346
    @fluffy1346 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good afternoon @Monkey Wrench Mike always looking forward to watching your channel 🙏😇

  • @doloresgonzalez6988
    @doloresgonzalez6988 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Leave them off Great job Mike.

  • @douglasbrown8175
    @douglasbrown8175 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've always wondered why the people don't subscribe enough for your channel Mike, you do a good job on these cars, explain things very well, and they always find a home in much better shape than when you got them.

  • @a-dub
    @a-dub ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It looks a lot better without the chrome. Hope you can find all the needed parts. Great video!

  • @rontex1234
    @rontex1234 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    HEY MIKEY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, How about teaching Randy how to clean a car!!!!!!!!!!! (LOVE YOUR VIDEOS)..................

  • @ThePhiners
    @ThePhiners ปีที่แล้ว

    The sweat wagon looks better without the chrome. Nice job cleaning her up.

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The net is a good thing like you said you could put the dogs or ducks back there now.👍

  • @eliotandreu3887
    @eliotandreu3887 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It looks a lot better without the chrome fender covers. Some AMG wheels would look pretty tough on the wagon.

  • @AaronRandolphChen
    @AaronRandolphChen ปีที่แล้ว

    It's amazing how much better the wagon looks without those awful chrome wheel arch trims. Great progress, Mike! Looking forward to seeing further progress.

  • @bhowett
    @bhowett ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think it looks better without the arches 👍

  • @kennethcroll6972
    @kennethcroll6972 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    helo Mike, under the cargo net theres a cargo blind the hooks to the tail gate. will come in handy if you want to hide the ducks LOL

  • @hamishcruden7623
    @hamishcruden7623 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Video. The time lapse is a just brilliant. Those MB Station Wagons are wonderful cars... Far superior to the new 4WD / AWD of today with the exception of no 4 wheel drive for dealing with snow etc... but to carry things about and move the kids... o and the Dog and ducks.... cant beat it! not surprised it has a lot of views... they are just great cars... O and it was right to rid the Car of those awful wheel arches!

  • @geraldcoe1123
    @geraldcoe1123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike, I agree with you. I have never liked these chrome wheel arch pieces on any car.

  • @FenderBenz
    @FenderBenz ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Car looks way better without the chrome arches. Beautiful car. I own a few w124's myself!

  • @davidkucher5.0Coy
    @davidkucher5.0Coy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'll be watching the progress Mike, love the Duckies. 😎👌👍

  • @capedoryus
    @capedoryus ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's the car yes. But Mike it's you dedication to producing high quality video. Music alone is way above any car videos. Day after day doing the hard work and you are getting your rewards. 😊

  • @dassme1
    @dassme1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    hey Mike !!! I think you need to invest in a wet/ dry shop vac . they have really cheap priced ones at Walmart. the hoover ain't cutting it no more 😂😂. love you Mike

  • @petercollingwood522
    @petercollingwood522 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are correct about the chrome garbage on the wheel arches. No idea why people think they enhance the look of the vehicle. They look awful on any Mercedes. As do pinstripes. Leave them the way Bruno Sacco and crew designed them. They knew what they were doing and any aftermarket "enhancements" just look like crap. Fantastic job on the cleanup. Look forward to more installments. As well as your 190...

  • @amicoscott
    @amicoscott ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best car choice by far!

  • @Rep2369
    @Rep2369 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am usually the "leave everything stock" type guy. Looks 1000x better with the chrome arches removed, not even a question to my eyes lol

  • @Walter_Auto
    @Walter_Auto ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The W124 estate has done a lot of progress, hope you could find all the missing pieces

  • @jameelali1266
    @jameelali1266 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looking like a keeper.. coming to be a really sweet machine minus the chrome fender edges

  • @lorientmh
    @lorientmh ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Soul Glo on the front seats!

  • @drrick8839
    @drrick8839 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MWM my friend: You’re about to hit 44K subscribers and I am so very excited and happy for you! I’m working overtime convincing everyone I know to subscribe. I’m promising them a great deal of enjoyment from doing so and I know you’ll make me look good for recommending you.
    I don’t know if TV News anchors ever suffer from occasional depression like most creative people do, but watching you is certainly helpful when it strikes me and I thank you for this.
    Peace my friend,
    DrRick

    • @MonkeyWrenchMike
      @MonkeyWrenchMike  ปีที่แล้ว

      This isn’t Dr Rick from Orlando is it??!!

  • @destruct61
    @destruct61 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It definitely looks better without the wheel arches

  • @SilverArrowAutomotive
    @SilverArrowAutomotive ปีที่แล้ว

    I am profoundly jealous of your 124 wagon find. I have a 210 wagon and it's awesome, but the 124 platform is just magic.

  • @olikat8
    @olikat8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love wagons! I suggest "Heike" for the name- I lived in Germany & the two Heikes' I knew were gorgeous smoke shows & really cool. One is even an heiress

  • @GHELM-wp5yj
    @GHELM-wp5yj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Darker tint on the windows,would look like a mean mean MonkeyWrenchMike machine. Love that car.

  • @robertclubs9908
    @robertclubs9908 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome show Thanks my friend. Happy 4th to you.

  • @stephencooper5040
    @stephencooper5040 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Definitely much better with no chrome on the wheel arches.

  • @georgeborrero2783
    @georgeborrero2783 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello Mike keep up the good work

  • @jamesrockford6416
    @jamesrockford6416 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a 1990 same color and tan interior 4 matic it’s an amazing car👍

  • @burntnougat5341
    @burntnougat5341 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're certainly putting a new lease on that poor w124 touring's life. What a transformation some elbow grease does

  • @Saddletramp1200
    @Saddletramp1200 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh Lord let Mikey drive this old Benz, Randy drives those rich boy cars we must make amends! Everybody, ride a ebike! its good for you😁

  • @Da1nOnlyPigsta
    @Da1nOnlyPigsta ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Years ago I learnt a trick from my old Boss, he always had a Bottle of Acrylic Thinners mixed with Automatic Transmission Fluid and would shake it up and use it on over-Spray and any Paint that got onto the Vinyl Upholstery. The Oil makes it milder to use then we would use other Products to complete the Detailing.
    Also Carpets, if you can remove them, Pressure Clean them then hose off and leave to dry. I could only find carpet for my car which had the Floors filled with water and thick Slime in a Wreckers Yard. Years of flooding then drying out had stained the Carpet but it was the only complete set I could find in the Plush Pile my Car came with.
    I had planned on Pressure Cleaning then Dying it, but it came up so good with Detergent and the Pressure Washer it looked brand new! That worked so well I took to doing all the Floor Mats in the House the same way to remove stains from the Kids.

  • @lonniegrothe6244
    @lonniegrothe6244 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Look so much better with Out Chrome around the wheels. Good job

  • @friskid
    @friskid 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A great project! I have three of the Mercedes model - one of the best cars ever built, at a time when Mercedes still had "the best or nothing"!

  • @rudypernas7962
    @rudypernas7962 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mike it looks much better with out does krome pices keep it very good job

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She is looking awesome!!! 🙂❤️👍 I am working on getting one 1 day.

  • @damonwade9476
    @damonwade9476 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw one of these the other day it was pretty clean unicorn you don't see these Mercedes-Benz station wagons like that no more good stuff Mike

  • @rosshannemann7772
    @rosshannemann7772 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Clean boot floor with bicarbonate of soda mix mike,I spilt milk in our boot in france last year ,did it hum ,bicarbe mixture made smell free.

  • @spidermannono
    @spidermannono ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im happy that you are working on the Mercedes she's looking like a charm keep up the good work i learn something new every day

  • @peterc1904
    @peterc1904 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks a lot better without the wheel arch

  • @kirkacola7942
    @kirkacola7942 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your Mercedes interior is looking great!😊

  • @bengtjansson2847
    @bengtjansson2847 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Much better now

  • @PaDdOcKcHanNeL1
    @PaDdOcKcHanNeL1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The detailing dynamo!

  • @paulstrong618
    @paulstrong618 ปีที่แล้ว

    The chrome wheel arches look classy

  • @japanjack62
    @japanjack62 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW Nice wagon..W124 was bulletproof, nice optional leather seats. I'm kicking myself for selling mine....

  • @terabyte1695
    @terabyte1695 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hi Mike, i think the last owner looked after this car, as it got older used it as wagon and wasnt bothered as much about Mud,dirt stains ,paint etc ,dont think the chrome makes it looks worse or better. good job Anyway.

  • @trbstang
    @trbstang ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Absolutely looks better without the trim, Mike! This car is a real gem. Great job!

  • @cm1971it
    @cm1971it ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She is getting better and better, great work Mike!

  • @jeremiahsullivan5219
    @jeremiahsullivan5219 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike I think it looks great without the wheel moulding

  • @timgruper1381
    @timgruper1381 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely looks better without the chrome on the wheel openings!

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The seats look good.👍

  • @Naurto240
    @Naurto240 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hilda looks great Mike. Good luck trying to find all the pieces. Those tails are stupid expensive and quite rare in good condition

  • @bk_goatkim679
    @bk_goatkim679 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keep it up! This series has really taken off and so hee youe channel! You and randy the best car videos out there! Keep it up good Mike! 😂

  • @DocMackGarage
    @DocMackGarage ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think with that dent at the back, get a metal bar with a flat circular end, then hit it with a heavy Mallot from the inside gently, then sand down and add body filler , followed by a sanding and primer. Inside part should also be primered

  • @jeffmac3071
    @jeffmac3071 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    45,000 subs, any day. Great video.

  • @TracyCorbett
    @TracyCorbett ปีที่แล้ว

    Two thumbs up on the chrome delete Mike. You might know this already, but some vinegar in your carpet cleaning solution will kill residual mold, along with much of the smell. A few sessions with an ozone generator does wonders for all the places you can't clean directly. The cheap ones work great. Just be safe with it- keep people and animals away until it dissipates.

  • @davidcooks5265
    @davidcooks5265 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They are great and getting it good you could have some fun😜

  • @howardgore9807
    @howardgore9807 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Mike... Mercedes wagon looking good 👍 You clean car pretty well. Maybe try detailing cars on the side 🤔 "One man band"

  • @humblemoneyfamily867
    @humblemoneyfamily867 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Detail that carpet ✅🔥🔥

  • @beauhambleton2656
    @beauhambleton2656 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always impressed with your enthusiasm.

  • @charlescanter2628
    @charlescanter2628 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good video bud keep up the good work

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video. Yes sir you too be safe and careful.🙂👍🙏

  • @doloresgonzalez6988
    @doloresgonzalez6988 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aww cute duckie.

  • @tompena7487
    @tompena7487 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the vlogs but I love the chrome but u own it fix it for you thanks Mike

  • @johnnysmile01
    @johnnysmile01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks better without the chrome guarda, looking good Mike

  • @Mr.Worf63
    @Mr.Worf63 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Phenomenal Job cleaning the Benz! Hope you have good luck with the motor. 👍🦆🦆

  • @fasteddy917
    @fasteddy917 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The chrome wheel arches in my opinion, were a bit of designer bling too far. Much nicer without them. What are the chances you can't find parts for a black interior. I hope the parts are out there to be found. The car is a timeless design and little wonder they are so desirable. Thank you for another great video.

  • @ronniegray7857
    @ronniegray7857 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it looks good with out the chrome.

  • @stevenhovinga6584
    @stevenhovinga6584 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Mike, I'd say I liked the chrome/stainless wheel moldings. The car is coming along nicely. Hope it treats you as well as your treating it! ✌

  • @edwinjstephens4958
    @edwinjstephens4958 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello there cowboy here again looking good keep doing what you're doing, as for those seats get yourself a vinyl and leather repair kit with a little practice and patience there pretty good at hiding and actually repairing the seat I'm sure you can find some old junk upholstery to get practice when you're comfortable with it fix some that are important a little bit of effort I've had very good results everything from crakes to holes you're gonna want to get a larger can of filler paste than comes with the little kit there just to get you started and practicing then the big kits either from an upholstery shop EBay or Amazon enjoy have fun with it and remember always be safe healthy and happy God Bless 🤠