1996 Mercedes SL500 R129 Project Heidi Part 2. Walk around, documentation, and first impressions

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5 ай бұрын

Welcome back for more Project Heidi. In this episode we take a slow walk around Project Heidi, a 1996 Mercedes-Benz R129 SL500 with a M119 5.0L V8 and a 722 automatic transmission. This 1996 model year SL was delivered to West Palm Beach Mercedes-Benz on November 11th 1995 and sports a Black (0400) on Black (0400) paint code with a Beige (265A) Leather (200A) seats. We pop the hood with a well hidden latch and check out first impressions of the work ahead. While parts are on order we give her a wash, clay bar the entire car, and run a first rough cut polish compound to remove years of South Florida sun. Come along on the first full length episode of Project Heidi to reveal some beautiful paint on this diamond in the rough.

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@user-fb2kp5jd2b 4 ай бұрын

Great video love what you’re doing with her. I own a 99 SL 500 triple black with under 38,000 miles. This is definitely a keeper for me. No hit and no paint work ever. I will follow your videos good luck

@w140restorations 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the channel. I bet your 99 is gorgeous with the triple black. Heidi has so much potential and I can’t wait to see what she looks like when done.

@nnnesneJ Ай бұрын

Just met you at a Gas station! Cool Guy! Great channel, Keep up the good work!

@w140restorations Ай бұрын

Thanks man, you too! Killer ride by the way with that right hand drive JDM. Don’t see too many of those in Tampa Bay.

@nnnesneJ Ай бұрын

@@w140restorations

@michauw3567 5 ай бұрын

When are you going to post the next Heidi episode? Can’t wait as I am also working on the same car😀 great video btw 👍🏻

@w140restorations 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the channel! Working on the next episodes now and waiting for parts to arrive from FCP Euro as well as my local MB dealership. With fingers crossed and no delays it should be posted next week. Thanks again for watching the channel.

@rioraton 4 ай бұрын

$ pit! @ least YOU can do the wrenching otherwise a REAL $ pit

@w140restorations 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the channel. I see it more as a passion and a love of turning wrenches. Hopefully it helps someone out there work on their own project.

@rioraton 4 ай бұрын

Your welcome. The reason I watch is cuz I have a 92 I bought 25 years ago. I love the car BUT it breaks if you look at it wrong. Seriously, one thing after another with only 56K original miles on it? looking fwd to see your rehab of this beauty. @@w140restorations

@w140restorations 4 ай бұрын

My first R129 broke my heart in many ways. I put a lot of time, energy, and money in her only to watch her set in the garage. 1994 SL500, blue black with tan interior. 25 years is a long time to love a car and have her break your heart. I can empathize. That’s what I love about this community. So much love for these cars.

@rioraton 4 ай бұрын

I hear what you are saying. Last year I drove it 1100 miles. I live in a very rural area and there is really no place to drive to. All the miles were to the grocery store which is 25 miles round trip and in a different state..AZ I live in NV on the border of California 19 miles and AZ 10 miles some times I just drive up and down the hwy to keep the tires from developing flat spots from sitting. Then when it breaks it has to go/flat bed 100 miles to Vegas to get it fixed just a real hassle. Last year ALL the roof cylinders were replaced 4K...That hurt But like you say I really like the car too. Looking fwd to your next video @@w140restorations

@wm9904 5 ай бұрын

M120 or go home. Lmk if you're interested in s600 ownership.

@w140restorations 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the channel. The answer is always yes. My holy grail is a 1999 white S600. What are the chances you’ve got one? Let me know what you’ve got. Would love to look it over.