It Ain’t Pretty… Can My $300 Mercedes Survive This?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- It's make or break time for my 2003 Mercedes W210 wagon I bought at a car auction. In this video, I'll remove the fender and headlight to reveal just how extensive the damage is. This is where you come in. Please comment on what I should do with the car. Can this damage be easily fixed? Should I go to a frame shop? Or is the damage so extensive that the Mercedes E320 wagon should be parted out? A huge thanks to the overseas viewers who are giving me some much advice on this Mercedes S210 rebuild!!
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Fix it Mike. Just take your time. We will watch.
Fix it, fix it
yeah men
Yeah. A 25k for sure car
You can fix it Mike if you can’t the duck can!!
Hey randy
I bet Santa would agree Randy
Hahaha :))
Come on Mike. It isn't bad at all. This is what your channel is supposed to demonstrate. Your Subs learn watching your videos. Start the repairs and stop procrastinating...
Fix it Mike! We believe in you
Here in Germany you don't find the S210 wagons in such a good condition anymore. Most of them are rusted away. From this point of view, I really would love to see you fixing it and bringing it back on the road.
Fix her Mike! We believe in you! You're the Mercedes guru! You definitely find the diamonds in the rough that are worth saving!
In India we don’t even treat it as salvage, just a little dent!! Definitely need to be done. Secondly hat’s off to the original owner for keeping it so nice.
Well said
Get Mike from Santa's Workshop involved. I'm sure he could give you a helping hand!
Go for it Mike you got this
The duck says yes
It's nothing to think about. Of course you'll fix it. Remove the right front fender and compare how it should look like.👍😎
was thinking the same
Same here 👍
Fix it, it is a beautiful car, you can do it! We will watch you! You need that car.
Mike go for it do some diy and pull the frame great great content
If you want to keep the car then jerry rig a pull out of the damaged metal using an engine hoist, heat and a hammer to tap out the damaged metal while lifting that part upwards to a point the fender will sit correctly. It may also staighten the radiator support somewhat at the point the front fender attaches. It is an over all nice/cheap car and an A to B get parts with vehicle.
Save it Mike. I will definitely watch, but then again I always watch all your videos except the e bikes.
Absolutely SAVE, you got this but do take your time, we'll be here!
Martha would be a good name, my grandmother was Martha and she was a Tuff old lady, got hit by a bus going to church back in the early 60's, got fixed up and kept going.
SAVE
Definitely save, it’s way to nice of a car
Hey Mike pull the radio out and copy down the serial numbers the manufacturer the stupid stuff and you can use the serial number to input the code FYI
Get it pulled straight then do the rest,best option,lovely car.well worth saving
NEEDS SAVING. Lucky no airbags went off Mike
I think you’re right, this car was saved from a pull-a-part yard where they put on a new side window and they didn’t clean very well the inside from the broken glass.
Anyway do some backyard engineering, pull it and hammer it back in shape and slap a "new" junkyard fender/hood/bumper/headlight on it.
That apron isn’t critical as a frame rail so I wouldn’t worry too much about it if I have to use the car myself. In case of selling just disclose the damage.
For the manual check inside the rear seat armrest pocket.
Save! These are the videos we love watching!
I reckon it's worth repairing the merc it's was cheep too buy and also it's in great condition go for it
Mike, you should definitely try to fix it. You need to strip the other side down for a comparison. You've got the tools. At the end of the day it is just bent metal that needs straightening out. It can be done. I'm looking forward to the next instalment.
Save. Not sure whether its practical for you to do so, but what would be personally gratifying for me would be to see you cut, or have someone cut that whole inner section off a junkyard wagon. You could then, in theory, drill out all the weld points of the damaged section on this wagon, extract the entire section and attempt to spot weld its replacement to the appropriate bits. Probably asking a bit much there. Get a replacement fender and other bits. Have MAACO or someone equally cheap paint the replacement fender to match.
I would say that minor damage
Get some prices for body pannels and for body shop to straiten the fender arch
Then send car to Randys paint shop Maco
Keep the car its worth fixing it and once fixed and you want to sell it im sure you will make a profit
You can do it
We are your biggest fans
Just reading the comments, and I totally agree. Everyone is saying she's a keeper Mike!! Maybe Santa could be a help with the frame, take some good pics and a video and send them to him, get his opinion. You really need to get underneath her and see if there's other hidden damage though.
GitRdone Mikie . We love the professor .
You can fix it for sure! I definitely would if it were my car! Line up everything the best you can and go with it. I have done many over the years. Take your time and think it out. It can be done! Don't waste a nice car!
I would seek the advice of Santa Mike!!!
I think taking it to a collision shop for an estimate, and some suggestions on different ways to approach the repair, would help people gain insight into how a repair like this can be accomplished. Plus you get video content! Win win!
IMHO I think she is worth saving, it looks lik3 a relatively easy fix! You cant beat that beautiful interior shes in really good shape!!.... name her Duklola. 😂😂... Stay Up Mr Goodwrench Mike.....🔥🔥🔥❤️👍🏽💯
Please save her, and call her "Brunhilda !!!!!!!!!
From an old fan in Sunny London Town.
And tell Lola that Willow from London (born in County Kilkenny, Ireland) says !woof woof !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Save. Should be an easy fix once you strip the parts off. If you change your mind once it's stripped then take it to a body shop just to straighten it out. Shouldn't cost to much. But before starting this process look up the door, fender bumper to see if they are readily available in that colour and cost.
Name. Obviously Lucy. Lucy in the sky with diamonds (glass inside)
He sounds like Randy….” I don’t know if I’m going to keep this car or not”. Yeah….right!
Even if the damages too much you could strip it for parts and make your money back you would easily double your money on the parts for the interior but if you can fix it cheap enough to put it back on the road it'll be a lovely car and you could call it scrappy which I think would be a good name for this vehicle thank you from classical bikes
I vote to save “The Professor”
Ronald Finger has a video covering how he DIYed similar damage on a salvage Tiburon.
Fix it Mike! It's in great condition!
Mike... I've got an '05 W211 E320 wagon/estate too (the later version of your '02 W210). I spend too much to keep it on the road, but I took it to my son's destination wedding last summer as part of a 3,000 mile road trip. These are some of the very best cars ever built! You can do this, buddy. Good luck from a long time fan in Ottawa, Canada!
This is what you live for!! Completely worth saving and fixing!!!
Fix it Mike, take it apart more to fix the structure
Worth putting time into it.. Do not be in a big rush to get it done. Take time do it right.
Mike, Mike, Mike. In the 80s in high school I pulled my frame rail straight using a manual winch from harbor freight and a cable wrapped around the column between my mom's garage doors! She's already got a salvage title so the boneyard is just going to rob you for it anyway. So fix her up. Also, I have a 96 E320 diesel in the fleet with 226k she's like a comfortable old pair of shoes but gets 34mpg and 700 miles per tank. And her name is BERTA. I leave her sitting for 6 months on a battery tender and she always fires up. Berta is an even better moniker for your pretty lady there! Being a big girl ya know. Cheers and thanks for your videos: entertaining, interesting and educational! We appreciate you!🙂 -John
Hello Mike! First of all, congratulations on your video clip! As regards the Mercedes, save it and enjoy it as long as you can! As regards the name to be given to the car, I suggest naming it "Phoenix". You're going to make her a beautiful queen of the road again. See you in your next video! Cheers. 😉
Beautiful car ! Fix but do it correctly. Pull off the broken parts to where all of them are removed and do a proper cut and replace of the unibody parts so that the next owner has a properly repaired car. These wagons are harder and harder to find in that condition. The dead mouse is gross and offensive a turn off in an otherwise great video
Yes👍🏻
You can do this Mike
This one is a save. The car is in great shape.
My wife and I say both FIX IT!!! Save the girl. 2 votes here!!!!
Mike you can’t make the car any worse attempting to fix it yourself. I respect that you’re considering giving it a go. It was already totaled and there’s well into the thousands in parts if you stripped and sold it off.
Before you buy any parts and possibly burn that cash I think you should take the bumper, pass headlamp and fender off then use the other side for symmetry to straighten the inner fender. If you can get it to measure up decently close to the other side, cut off and replace the upper radiator support and go from there.
Absolutely worth saving!! Just sit down, take a deep breath and I know you’ll figure out how to pull out the crinkled parts. You got this Mike! I had a very similar problem on my SLK230
CHAIN it to a Tree and yank the frame back to where it is supposed to be. (Technically you need to chain the tool and use the tool to pull it. get a new fender to make sure it goes back to the right spot.)
Been there, done that! My neighbors thought i was hillbilly crazy until they say the results. Take your time, your patience will be rewarded.
11:42 waw mike i noticed that your accent changed right there man lol 😂✨👌✨👌✨👍👍
Lets do it Mike!Fix the old Lady😁
I personally use Son of a gun protectant and Meguiars is wonderful, I will never use Armor All ever again after what it did to the leather in my Cadillac Good Job Mike 👍
Fix It Mike!!!! That car still has a presence. People in Buckhead Atlanta still drive S210 E320 Wagons. Screams old money.
Don’t use a crow bar. Just a few simple pulls in the right place.
Yes Mike,, fix this awesome car. It is in good condition and those things what you need to do it is just a little more cosmetic things.. But you can try to do first your self. Then if you need some other help i guess Santa can help as well... We are with you. Don´t quit. :)
Go ahead and save it; we're already here watching
Fix it Mike. You got this.
Definitely fix it. Would love to have one in as nice of condition as yours.
While applying upward pressure on that corner, heat the metal with a propane torch and push the metal inward. Definitely worth fixing with a little effort. If I were in Oklahoma we could do it in one afternoon.
Mike, don't over think it. Its very fixable. You don't need a condenser if its not leaking. If your plan is to use it for general running around it doesn't need to be perfect. Start by taking out the plastic tanks so they don't get broken. Put a jack between the tire and the end of the apron and start jacking it up and see where it gets you. Most of that radiator support can be bent back into place enough to get parts to fit well enough to work. Get a fender, hood, headlight and bumper cover and bend things around until they fit. Its really not that bad your just over thinking it. Remember it just needs to look good from 20 feet.. your not going to enter it into car shows or anything. You can do it no problem. ✌
I don't really care for those cars much,. But idk I really like this one. The inside is really nice man!
Would love to see you or a frame shop only pull out and straighten the damage and you put it all back together. The color combo is fantastic. Remember to check the coolant and oil level Mike.
I say, "Fix it yourself." It doesn't look that bad - especially if you have the tools and you will keep it as a utility vehicle. I think you have a winner if you fix it.
I love the old Mercedes interior.
Keep up the great work Mike we love to see it!
Loving the content, Mike! Love it. Love it. Love it!
Love the sounds affect! 😂
Mike…. Fit it. If a guy with no bodywork back ground can do it then there is hope for us all. Just do your best. If you have an issue, maybe contact 23 garage for a collaboration. That might be pretty cool. Yuri is amazing on that frame machine. You and Randy can do a road trip. Something to think about
Mike save the wagon. You have the power! Santa and Randy can help!
Mike - fix it the best you can and keep it until it doesn’t run anymore. 😊
If you are afraid the car has suspension damage that wouldn’t let it align I would take it to a shop for a front end alignment first. If that is OK you can move on to fixing it. Next, find one like it at the pull a part and take all the measurements you can from it. Document them all on paper and with pictures. Use a floor jack, wood, your portapower, etc. to get it as close as you can to the measurements you took. If things are not close enough to work go back and cut the section you need from the other car. Remove what is needed to make yours right. You are going to need a welder, but you really need one anyway. Once you have a welder you will find all sorts of uses for it. Tack in the parts you need and check your measurements. Take a replacement fender and check the fit. Once it is all good weld things in permanently and you are good. I recently repaired a 2000 Silverado with suspension mount damage in the same way. It drives perfectly now and all the hard work was worth it. You can get several good videos from this project, and you know we will all watch it. If I can be of any help please reach out.
Great video Mike. Keep up the awesome work a d videos
Save Bertha, she's too nice not to try. Can't wait! Go for it!
Yes Mike, Please Fix This Mercedes Benz Wagon, What A Cherry, Rare Unit..
FIX HER!!!! she’s beautiful and soooo worth it!!! but yeah i would suggest to take her to a body shop and maybe get a replacement part of the chassis from a junkyard if that one doesn’t straighten up well, oh and a name could be Betty, she feels like a Betty
Well worth fixing. I’d take it to a body shop and get the frame straightened then bring it back home and start replacing what you need to replace. You want the frame to be in specs as a major safety issue in case if another collision
Definitely fix it. Its 100 times better than that Volvo. This one is worth the sweat
Save it!!! It's a gem that needs to be saved!!
Fix it for Mike to use....can it tow anything?
It would be the perfect Bronze Beauty for Mike to use.
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Mike you really do the best videos. This was has got me like the wonder wagon.
Definitely fix this e320 wagon. It is worth it. From the sounds you were making, you have a porta power. That will make things work great. Move those 2 reservoirs to one side then remove the front wheel so you can see better. Then start using the porta power to straighten.
You can save this car Mike! Benzo is supporting his Benz Vibe. Bone yard search for a hood, fender, door needed underpinnings ... and Gopher-it!
Easy to fix. I am a body person 20 years. Hook chain up to tree and put in reverse. Change the upper bart brace. And hammer everything in place. The name for the car is Tony. Tony soprano had this car as a daily in the sopranos
Fix it! This is a no brainer for you, Mike!
Worth saving for sure. What I would likely do is disconnect the other side fender panel to get idea where the connectors are supposed to be. Take a picture of it to give you idea. For some reason Ellenore comes to my mind for the car's name.
Fix it Mike, you can do it
SAVE ! You have the skills and the now how. Just Do It !
Poor man’s Frame Machine (tree, 4x4 post against the bumper support, and heavy duty ratchet strap, LOL) should be a quick fix!!!
Benzo's opinion: It's quacked!
I quack myself up.
I say you bend that support up out of the way and take her for a spin around the block, if she runs good, she's a keeper! And name her Jamie,cuz you have the technology and you can rebuild her! If you know, you know!
Save her Mike !! Maybe call her Serenity, for the way you will feel once she is fixed !!
Just put on a nice pair of gloves grab that sucker with your hands both hands put the camera on the tripod use both hands and manipulate the metal pull it up if not if it's too hard use a floor jack and also use that pry bar with a piece of wood underneath the metal to push it up !
Save the Mercedes it'd worth fixing it as far as the name I think Bernice sounds awesome anyway thanks for sharing this your channel is really interesting I learned something new every day keep the video series coming
Always took mine 2 a well known local body shop with the new parts 2 be fitted , usually wasn’t over few hundred 2R3 👍the proper alignment was worth it 😊