Chris, by doing this Merc with a Temu kit you have hit the nail right on the head! Most people cant afford the custom stuff from the top makers, By doing this you have showed that 'Mr Average' can do it too. Well done mate
eastern europe and asian car tuners have been doing this stuff for a while. as shipping from china is much cheaper for them. here in usa when rebuilding a salvage it makes the most sense to get used OEM parts vs waiting weeks and paying high shipping for chinese parts. but i love the conversions that alibaba body kits can do. dudes turn their older model mercs and bmws to look like newer models. even changing the interior sometimes. theres a channel autobahn thailand on youtube that converted a g20 3 series into a yellow g80 M3 and did it spot on
3rd brake light in the spoiler also houses reverse/backup lights. Could be worth checking out (if there’s another wire apart from the brake light one).
When you think the Mercedes body kit was from memory £150K the Temu kit was exceptionally good value, it does look great, well done !!! Most aftermarket kits need some work to make fit, really enjoy this rebuild, as a Mercedes driver, and this is a car I would love for that engine alone, twin turbo V8 😍
Loved watching the transformation of this car you guys made that body kit work beyond what it’s worth. Should take it back to Mercedes and show them how you saved yourself over 100k
I totally, totally love this car Chris. I have only ever seen two out here in Australia, both in Sydney. I am glad you retained the original colour too. Fab wheels, well done! I just rebuilt an SLK from the ground-up, wiring everything, so I know how the wheels turn. I love your channel - keep it coming.
For the number plate I believe the bumper was made for one of those sticker number plate things so you can stick it either under the headlight if the is any space ofcourse or on the splitter
@@ginco_bnz my local newspaper reported there was a Ferrari impounded not so long ago for having no front number plate… I believe you can also get up to a £1000 fine and 3 points on your licence, but points are bad, because after 12 points you lose your licence for like at least a year or more, which means no driving any cars, besides, insurance in the UK goes off no claims or penalty points, where my ford focus is like £400 a year to insure, with 3 points it would probably be £1000 a year to insure, even more with more points, then with a historic ban from driving maybe £3000 a year to insure… I have zero points and like 15 years no claims, you never want to lose any of that shit lol
@@ginco_bnz thats not how it works in Europe sadly, most countries you will get a fine and the second time they will impound it. You NEED 2 plates there are no exemptions
Congratulations, from what you had, to what you’ve achieved is absolutely amazing. You’ve got yourself a gorgeous car, which are still a lovely looking beast.
Gotta say Chris, never been a huge fan of Mercs, but that is an absolute weapon, what a build, never thought that kit would work, nice job by all ......new premises looking good to 👍🏻
Chrissy 1000000% the right decision to keep the OG colour looks awesome mate and that’s coming from someone who’s not a massive fan of the GT! If your ever cruising through Wellingborough pop in to my shop, it’s called Found, I’ll hook you up with some new sneakers FOC. All the best mate, Dean.
Must say that you all get to work on really interesting cars. The availability of parts and reasonable services is a big plus. And well, space to work.
16:52 to remove the sharpie from the white board you have to over write with the sharpie later and wipe off straight away. The new ink will dissolve the old one.
What a fucking ride this has been! I found out about your channel by chance, binge-watched all the videos, and the sense of pride and accomplishment is as it's my own. Congrats Chris.
Spotted this at the service station near Huddersfield on Saturday. Looks unreal. 🙌🏻👏🏻. Really enjoyed this series. Great work and you've made it an easy watch 👍
My personal thoughts: - the wheels are not okay, silver doesn’t go with night blue and carbon - the steering wheels looks bad, you should have retrofitted the newer one - the front lights are meh, I think the newer one would have looked better
What a car looks absolutely amazing to me. You’ve done a fantastic job and if you like it, I wouldn’t listen to anybody else says all getting better and better all the time.
For me, you won't top this. You took a chance and risked it big time, and the car gods have given you the thumbs up. Well done, Chris. Those body shop guys, did you have a solid man.
You made it a beautiful car Cris , a real dream car !!! I love your video's . One small thing i would change is the Mercedes stars , i would make them black .
For the number crew.... video is 31:32. Doesn't happen by accident. Nice work, Chris. 👊 It's goes without saying the editing, the presentation and the music is top quality. Chris, you're making some top-quality videos.
Great content Chris, which is what these youtube channels are about. Ignore the negative remarks, most of them I'm sure would swap places with you in a heartbeat but dont have the character to put the hard work in.
After watching the number plate placement puzzle, I couldn't help but look up Shmee's AMG GTR to see where he stuck it. looks like it's a curved plate just below the massive Merc badge.
My goodness it’s a beauty!! That engine sounds like a symphony. I cannot wait for you to sprinkle your mods on the engine bay and see how much performance you can get from it. This is such an epic build congratulations Chris
What im not jelous about is the roads you have to drive that beautiful car on. Not even close to our roads in Sweden. Thanks for sharing this awesome build with us! :)
Nice work as usual. A quick hack for shiny bolts is, (depending on the material) if you want them darker/blued is to hit them with some heat, and then quick dip into some old oil. Is a temp fix as some cheaper ones, will rust quicker.
first off your smashing it with the cars its entertaining, second something I noticed how you help your buddy Mat so many times but i havent seen him giving you a hand with your projects on any of your episodes, I could be wrong its something i noticed maybe he is just not being filmed im just saying cuz i had friends like that . licence plate would be cool free floting off a tow hook back plate.
Chris, by doing this Merc with a Temu kit you have hit the nail right on the head! Most people cant afford the custom stuff from the top makers, By doing this you have showed that 'Mr Average' can do it too. Well done mate
yes, and it makes an economical, sensible way to repair a car like this
eastern europe and asian car tuners have been doing this stuff for a while. as shipping from china is much cheaper for them. here in usa when rebuilding a salvage it makes the most sense to get used OEM parts vs waiting weeks and paying high shipping for chinese parts. but i love the conversions that alibaba body kits can do. dudes turn their older model mercs and bmws to look like newer models. even changing the interior sometimes. theres a channel autobahn thailand on youtube that converted a g20 3 series into a yellow g80 M3 and did it spot on
@@deancwhmackinnon6547 he keeps saying Temu but it’s from Ali express
@@ISLAMICSTORIES13 Link it if u can
yeh with about 100,000k in labour between everyone ....
I think this one of the best cars someone has brought back from the dead on YoutTube, such a classy merc
3rd brake light in the spoiler also houses reverse/backup lights. Could be worth checking out (if there’s another wire apart from the brake light one).
yeah, unless the center light is reverse, its not functioning as it should.
Literally drove past your place earlier and saw it parked up outside looks amazing mate!
Finding 'Dips' has been a real boost for your builds and your channel. Team work makes the Dream work ! 👍👍
This car is the reason i subbed! Such a unique project... This ones a keeper foo shoo!!!👍👍
Support for the body shop guys!!!!! Unsung hero's of every build!
Last time I was this early … I ended up with my son
thats crazy ☠️
te he he he he
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Same😂
Best crash damaged build on TH-cam! Love this car
Nice decision buying that new workshop. You deserve getting this improvement in the channel!!!
Hands down one of my favorite rebuilds the car look unreal. 😮
You deserve it Chris. Congrats🎉👍
When you think the Mercedes body kit was from memory £150K the Temu kit was exceptionally good value, it does look great, well done !!! Most aftermarket kits need some work to make fit, really enjoy this rebuild, as a Mercedes driver, and this is a car I would love for that engine alone, twin turbo V8 😍
Awesome build, you turned this around quickly as the car looks EPIC!!!!!!!
That looks absolutely sick, wasn’t sure how it would end up looking but it’s 10/10
Loved watching the transformation of this car you guys made that body kit work beyond what it’s worth. Should take it back to Mercedes and show them how you saved yourself over 100k
I totally, totally love this car Chris. I have only ever seen two out here in Australia, both in Sydney. I am glad you retained the original colour too. Fab wheels, well done! I just rebuilt an SLK from the ground-up, wiring everything, so I know how the wheels turn. I love your channel - keep it coming.
Shout out to Dips, legend!
Unfortunately just cant love it with the stock wheels on!!! CANNOT WAIT to see your wheel choice & Colour! Well done so far 😅
01:30 omg this is amazing, fell in love with this instantly!
Looks epic! - Spoiler bolts were a huge improvement but I think the time has come for black anodised! 👍
I'm loving this build series.... I can't get enough of it... Brilliant!
For the number plate I believe the bumper was made for one of those sticker number plate things so you can stick it either under the headlight if the is any space ofcourse or on the splitter
I think the spilter is the best place tbh
@@Soul-IM didn't even look that bad tbh
Or just don’t run it and take the tickets. Not sure how it works in euro land but in the US some don’t run front plates and never had issues.
@@ginco_bnz my local newspaper reported there was a Ferrari impounded not so long ago for having no front number plate… I believe you can also get up to a £1000 fine and 3 points on your licence, but points are bad, because after 12 points you lose your licence for like at least a year or more, which means no driving any cars, besides, insurance in the UK goes off no claims or penalty points, where my ford focus is like £400 a year to insure, with 3 points it would probably be £1000 a year to insure, even more with more points, then with a historic ban from driving maybe £3000 a year to insure… I have zero points and like 15 years no claims, you never want to lose any of that shit lol
@@ginco_bnz thats not how it works in Europe sadly, most countries you will get a fine and the second time they will impound it. You NEED 2 plates there are no exemptions
Glad to hear you are keeping this one cause its the one I would keep for sure.
Been watching since part 1, and the hardwork you put was emance, love the final product mate 💪🏻
love it , im a merc fan myself so slightly biased , its without a doubt the best car you've done yet , she's a stunner
You have done an outstanding job mate, well done 🎉keep up the good work Chris ❤❤
Love the colour. Great work and lots of patience. Great friends too!
Brilliant video. But your hair has absolutely zero chance.
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Good to see Dip! Hope he comes back in more of your videos.
We’re almost there.
Let’s go team Chris
Congratulations, from what you had, to what you’ve achieved is absolutely amazing. You’ve got yourself a gorgeous car, which are still a lovely looking beast.
The car is already low enough. No need to be lowered. And the exhaust is loud enough already and sounds good
No it needs lowering like a proper one with better wheels.
My favorite car of all time and this one is Bad To The Bone!! Awesome Chris
Much Love from Florida!!
Seen the video, ran to get a can from the fridge, C'mon. That looks absolutely naughty. Can't wait to see the tune
Gotta say Chris, never been a huge fan of Mercs, but that is an absolute weapon, what a build, never thought that kit would work, nice job by all ......new premises looking good to 👍🏻
Stunning car bud, new sub from part 1. Well earned for all the hard work. Now to catch up on previous vids.
You've just driven past me on the m6 by Sandbach services. She looks stunning in person. Well done 👏
Chrissy 1000000% the right decision to keep the OG colour looks awesome mate and that’s coming from someone who’s not a massive fan of the GT! If your ever cruising through Wellingborough pop in to my shop, it’s called Found, I’ll hook you up with some new sneakers FOC. All the best mate, Dean.
I saw this on my fyp and was instantly excited to see it! this series is one of my favorites
Must say that you all get to work on really interesting cars. The availability of parts and reasonable services
is a big plus. And well, space to work.
The sharpie on the white board is wild 18:40
16:52 to remove the sharpie from the white board you have to over write with the sharpie later and wipe off straight away. The new ink will dissolve the old one.
@frankyy99 I was about to comment this too 👍 or even some of the alcohol hand wash would do the trick
Magic eraser cleaner sponge works best for the white board
Car looks absolutely mint Chris! Great work!
Chris, left exhaust at 21:58, somethings wrong mate - compare to RHS
Same again when driving up the lane.
I’m desiring a better sound from the exhaust is all!! Car looks sick man you and all the others truly saved the machine
Definitely need black bolts on the spoiler if you’re aiming for a car that looks £500K! 😂
bro you have smashed this you have come far bro big up couldnt think of anyone more deserving mat and chris fan from day one cant wait for more !!
Buy the plate direct from DVLA. That other place will charge you £80 assignment and then vat on top making it more expensive.
You have such an entertaining style Chris! Love all your videos and this one has been exceptional. Nothing seems to get you sown - well done!
Looks sick but I think it needs the updated headlights, pricey but worth it.
Been waiting for a part 4. Car looks mint waiting for the new wheels will top it off 👌
What a fucking ride this has been! I found out about your channel by chance, binge-watched all the videos, and the sense of pride and accomplishment is as it's my own. Congrats Chris.
Obviously you haven’t used this videos sponsor then, you’re still losing your hair 😂😂
I think the builds be stressing him faster than the products can work 😂😂
That's because most of those hair loss things are bs 😂
Yeah.... Freddy too! And he was sponsored by HIMS😂😂😂
My No1 car channel. Well done Chris 👍
South Africans where yall at?🎉🎉
Silapha Sila 🎉
Mostly in South Africa, I’d imagine.
@@hrob123😭
sikhona silapha
My brother 🫡
Well done Chris, it's an absolute credit to you.
I've always loved the amg GT, so it's been a pleasure to watch this series. 👍
1:42 love this Chris but that orange peel is shocking
It’s really bad! Back bumper, bottom of the front fender. Ruins all the hard work they put in 😞
@@Darsh5361 Doesn't ruin it.. it can be flatted and polished out. remember he used.to be a detailer!
Wow that is terrible paint work.
You’re gonna have to put the plate underneath the Mercedes badge like Shmee’s
I remember back in the day you would want a small level of orange peel on cosworths when repainting as they had this from factory.
Spotted this at the service station near Huddersfield on Saturday. Looks unreal. 🙌🏻👏🏻. Really enjoyed this series. Great work and you've made it an easy watch 👍
My personal thoughts:
- the wheels are not okay, silver doesn’t go with night blue and carbon
- the steering wheels looks bad, you should have retrofitted the newer one
- the front lights are meh, I think the newer one would have looked better
And it’s too high 😂
Silver rims look very nice, especially with a brushed finish
OUSTANDING JOB!! Well done Chris!
Mate change the wheels.
2.30 he said hel come back to that u slow
Loving The Video Chris, You've done an amazing Job on That Merc. A True Professional at work.
early!!!!!!!!
Impressive!
Looking forward to your next builds, and seeing whether you can top this.
Something about that bodykit just doesnt look right imo
Those facelift headlights make a big difference
The Star in the Front ist also wrong. And there are still alot of small Aero parts Missing.
@@henrik2935 yeah
Amazing… looks better to me than the real black series. Well done Chris all your hard work is proper paying off
Awesome to finally see it on the road after all this time and effort you guys put in! Cheers from Pakistan mate!
What a car looks absolutely amazing to me. You’ve done a fantastic job and if you like it, I wouldn’t listen to anybody else says all getting better and better all the time.
Then Number One Car Video I’ve Highly Anticipated Since The Beginning Of Watching TH-cam. Keep Soaring Slix 🙌🏽
I absolutely love this AMG man what a build never let this one go gotta keep it.
Great credit to you Chris, that should go well down Humble Lane.
Wow that $10K Black Series Kit looks amazing and the bodywork looks perfect. That is one sick AMG you got there!!
Gotta say, Chris, I never in a million years thought this one would have turned out so good. What a stunning car 👍
For me, you won't top this. You took a chance and risked it big time, and the car gods have given you the thumbs up. Well done, Chris. Those body shop guys, did you have a solid man.
You made it a beautiful car Cris , a real dream car !!! I love your video's . One small thing i would change is the Mercedes stars , i would make them black .
Wing Bolts - Go to a company called Pro-Bolt and you could fit titanium or yellow/gold anodised bolts and washers… nice finishing touch Chris.
Great build series.. Love the car. Get some badges on the rear though
For the number crew.... video is 31:32. Doesn't happen by accident. Nice work, Chris. 👊
It's goes without saying the editing, the presentation and the music is top quality. Chris, you're making some top-quality videos.
love these videos! two things I'd have done. Get the Blk Edition fender wells and cut the hole out for the vent. Use 3M tape for rear badge.
The only thing that’s missing is the head light and for your own fun the interior. Literally everything is else is spot on. Good job!!!
Dips comes across like the nicest guy you ever could meet!!
Great content Chris, which is what these youtube channels are about. Ignore the negative remarks, most of them I'm sure would swap places with you in a heartbeat but dont have the character to put the hard work in.
After watching the number plate placement puzzle, I couldn't help but look up Shmee's AMG GTR to see where he stuck it. looks like it's a curved plate just below the massive Merc badge.
My goodness it’s a beauty!! That engine sounds like a symphony. I cannot wait for you to sprinkle your mods on the engine bay and see how much performance you can get from it. This is such an epic build congratulations Chris
Chris… Just watched all the videos on the Mercedes GT….What an amount of work …. Looks brilliant 👍🚀
What im not jelous about is the roads you have to drive that beautiful car on. Not even close to our roads in Sweden. Thanks for sharing this awesome build with us! :)
Outstanding end result
For the spoiler take some flared screwes blued, look’s better
Nice work as usual. A quick hack for shiny bolts is, (depending on the material) if you want them darker/blued is to hit them with some heat, and then quick dip into some old oil. Is a temp fix as some cheaper ones, will rust quicker.
Well done Chris, this was a great build and journey. Awesome car.
Man, this car is such a beast!!! So nice to see that you chose Mercedes AMG to modify, not another BMW.
Great content! Nice to see you doing all kinds of collaborations. Your channel is really professionalising. Greets from the NL
Gassed to be a part of this build 👏🏼
I was just minding my own business…now I involuntarily click to watch this video. I see, I click 😂😂😂
Congratulations Chris keep doing what you do best 🎉🎉🎉🎉
looks amazing chirs I did notice that's the fumes was only coming out of one side of the exhaust
Exhaust sounds great, reset low tyre warning in on screen memory after all pressure equal.
first off your smashing it with the cars its entertaining, second something I noticed how you help your buddy Mat so many times but i havent seen him giving you a hand with your projects on any of your episodes, I could be wrong its something i noticed maybe he is just not being filmed im just saying cuz i had friends like that . licence plate would be cool free floting off a
tow hook back plate.
Chris, it looks beautiful. I'm so happy for you & love watching your videos. Best of luck
Stunning what an incredible journey! Car looks amazing 👌🏻 keep up the great content
Huge video, great work Chris can't wait to see this one with its new rims... Big up dips and Mark, I'm off to follow 'em.