Remove Rust In Awkward Places - Mercedes W123 Restoration

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In this episode of Restore It, I continue the welding on the Mercedes W123. At the end of this episode, I'm about 80% finished with the chassis repair and so will soon be moving on to the painting and rebuilding.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:08 - Left corner - Rear windscreen
00:20 - Welding the outer piece first
01:18 - Cutting the rust out
04:18 - Welding new metal in
08:30 - Lower Slam Panel
08:47 - Removing the surface rust
09:08 - Cutting the left-hand rust out
09:45 - Welding the top left-hand side piece
10:40 - Cutting the lower piece
11:00 - Welding in the lower piece
11:55 - Cutting the right-hand side
12:49 - Welding the right-hand side
14:13 - Cutting the middle section
14:37 - Welding in the middle section
15:30 - Welding in a joining piece
16:09 - Final result
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@dinispaulino7512 2 жыл бұрын

I don't find this kind of work boring at all! Quite interesting, in fact! I'd love to have a project like this on my own, one day...

@XB10001 2 жыл бұрын

Same!

@JohnJones-oy3md 2 жыл бұрын

Good on you for tackling such a project. I've seen less rust on WW2 tanks pulled from Polish swamps.

@mwilliamshs 2 жыл бұрын

Thicker steel, hardened steel, caustic prep and oil-based paint, all contribute to greater corrosion resistance of ww2 tanks than late-model passenger vehicles.

@mehere8299 2 жыл бұрын

@@mwilliamshs In addition, swamp water might not contain as much free oxygen as freely running water, which will slow rust formation.

@mwilliamshs 2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention shade from uv exposure, moderate climates, etc

@Chris-yy7qc 2 жыл бұрын

@@mwilliamshs @Me Here You guys must be fun at parties...

@S70AMG 2 жыл бұрын

@@Chris-yy7qc they sure are. Japanophiles arent

@mceajc 2 жыл бұрын

It's astonishing how much rust was hiding under what looked like a near-mint exterior! I remember it rolling into your workshop and thinking "amazing how well that car has aged!". How wrong we were, and how much more pride you'll have when it's rolling down the road again, and you spot it in traffic ten/twenty years from now.

@JonMichaelDeShazer 2 жыл бұрын

To your credit (been watching your videos for over 3 years now), your welding has improved based on what I've seen. It's very satisfying to see detailed restorations like this and you are one of the best on KZfaq.

@immortallman3482 2 жыл бұрын

but he has still field to improvement.

@mrlondon963 2 жыл бұрын

Its not boring at all. We like to see the repairs.

@mrc7478 2 жыл бұрын

Your meticulous approach to metal repairs on cars is immensely enjoyable to watch. I've learnt a lot too. Thank you.

@ACCORDriver_NL 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, man! I love these videos. And I really don't mind when you still have to learn, as we (for those who aren't better than you in this work) can learn with you. I like that a lot better than watching someone who does this with ease. With this, I learn a lot more. So thank you for sharing and being honest about your skill-level. Appreciate that.

@broomad 2 жыл бұрын

Not boring at all !!! Loving the welding and the attention to detail. I'll be here for the next one :-)

@hadesssadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Not boring at all. I encourage you to continue sharing content like this.

@talbarami12632123 2 жыл бұрын

We love to see your work! not boring at all! Keep the amazing work and videos! Cannot wait to see this car when its done.

@trevenbrewer5044 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. Because of your approach to metal, I have taken the initiative and have started then completed my first metal repair on an e30. Your approach is honest, meaningful, and detailed. It is a great resource for those who are going down similar avenues. Please keep up the great work. Everybody has their own favorite part, but the entire thing on youtube is what makes it so impressive and high quality.

@RestoreIt 2 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say, thank you Treven!

@wakko0hakko 2 жыл бұрын

Not boring at all... a joy to watch.

@Aronsson007 2 жыл бұрын

No man ever complained about these welding videos, we want more!!

@criswagemansbophadoung8081 2 жыл бұрын

Never boring, always enjoy the video's. Keep up the great work!

@maxadrian 2 жыл бұрын

You are getting better all the time. I like watching you cut out the rusty bits and replace with shiny new pieces. I find it very satisfying. I for one will watch what ever you want to share. :)

@xJackHunter 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing other amateurs repair stuff like this. Makes me feel a lot better about my less than stunning welds haha. Great job.

@michaelskinner896 2 жыл бұрын

It's NOT boring. I really enjoy these kinds of videos!

@georgypushkarov9510 2 жыл бұрын

It is not boring we also learn something with you!Greetings from Bulgaria!

@NikolitheRussian 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work! This is exactly how I learned, but on my own truck. You're doing great

@DaleDix 2 жыл бұрын

Not boring, good watching you get through it all.

@70mmbobbyj 2 жыл бұрын

Not boring at all. please keep up the good work.

@arnhemseptember2009 2 жыл бұрын

Getting better and better!

@andrepienaar6459 2 жыл бұрын

Not boring at all! Thanks for sharing.

@Carguy-sp8xj 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t find this boring at all. It’s actually very relaxing for me. I have high anxiety and I watch stuff like this and it calms me down. I hope to learn how to weld some day.

@xavierlipscomb2000 2 жыл бұрын

Love this guys car content. Always a pleasure to watch

@capincrnchy 2 жыл бұрын

Your attention to detail is fantastic... well done!

@exactingdeseno3027 2 жыл бұрын

Always fun to watch

@electronic7979 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work

@markdaugherty6378 2 жыл бұрын

I agree show more of this kind of work it is fun seeing you progress in your welding skills.

@johnfelstead1213 2 жыл бұрын

Not boring at all watching a craftsman at work , well done

@chrishereford5969 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I've subscribed! I always watch to the end because I'm just a methodical as you, wherein I like to take my time, and do a job that will last almost a lifetime! My work is my pride and joy, and I can see how much you enjoy educating others. That's the important thing that will bring a lasting legacy to all the quiet moments you spend out there on your own. It's amazing what one can achieve, in life's quiet moments, spent doing what one loves. God bless all your efforts, and crown them with success!

@randallvanhilst8616 2 жыл бұрын

Cannot wait for the next vid!👍🏻

@robertreavley7145 2 жыл бұрын

Looking great bud! Your doing a cracking job!!!

@rigjockey67 2 жыл бұрын

Great work !!

@franciscoserrano809 2 жыл бұрын

Keep it up mate, you're closer to end it finally

@jamilahmedalbalushi542 2 жыл бұрын

I really do like your restore video. Hope you upload more videos soon . I my self enjoy watching your contents.

@normanmart7933 2 жыл бұрын

I've just found your channel , it's great especially as I bought a moggy to work on as a retirement project , so I'm new to metalwork as it was always a dark art to me. I found this really clear and impressive as to how you're finishing all your welds off. Its good to see you working on a car a lot of stuff ie welding is on examples on a bench. Not surprised you have so many subscribers so now I have to go through your back catalogue. Oh also helps that it's in proper english (haha).

@chanman97 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job. I wish I could leave more than one thumbs up. Your welding is looking really good too btw.

@lemere 2 жыл бұрын

Most informative, thank you. I have a W123 that I bought new in 1983, I collected it from the factory. It has been sleeping for the past 10 years in a barn. I have just purchased an R-Tech 180 Mig and will start the renovation in a few weeks. Mine has rot around the windscreens, floor, sills. It likely has lots more that currently cannot be seen. Your videos will be a great help. I will investigate the Phaeton thing

@mathieub3953 2 жыл бұрын

Full protection, you learned something 👌🏻💪🏻 good to see that you're taking advices seriously. 🙂

@danielwoodard680 2 жыл бұрын

I am enjoying this journey. thanks

@willemp6432 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I love these videos....

@chriholt 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this episode, as I enjoy all of your episodes. Your attention to detail, even as you are perfecting your craft, is amazing. I sure hope the owner paints that car something other than the color that it is!

@ianbooth1290 2 жыл бұрын

Your skills are coming on fast. Not boring at all to watch. I dont undertand how the customer can think this kind of work can be addressed on a lump sum! Good for you to keep going and not just putting filler on it as many would do

@4WheelBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see that rust being cut away and nice metal take it's place. Great work, very enjoyable.

@82gamerprincess31 2 жыл бұрын

Your welding has gotten much better. You can tell you are more patient and precise which leads to much less clean up work and mistakes. Your stitch welds are very nice and even in size. Good job and the practice is certainly paying off.

@Wolfiejohn 2 жыл бұрын

your welding is looking better . thanks for the vid and cant wait for more . wish i was there helping and learning be safe bro

@Desertduleler_88 2 жыл бұрын

Don't lose your enthusiasm, I like your dedication to a project like this.

@djambrosia 2 жыл бұрын

Simply brilliant fella.

@Eeeeste 2 жыл бұрын

This video nailed it! working on a e21 that seems to be unrecoverable and soon will tackle the windshield corners. Right now struggling with the rocker panels. Nice work as always!!

@StewSims 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video - just come across this. I've done a bit of amateur fabrication and welding myself, but this is really great work and so nice to have a video others could perhaps learn from and pick up a trick or two. Keep up these videos - would love to see more.

@tabrisb20098 2 жыл бұрын

Not boring to me, I love watching this stuff. One day I'll be restoring my E30.

@54mgtf22 2 жыл бұрын

Love your work 👍

@dillanmistry 2 жыл бұрын

For an amateur you made it look easy as it came out well

@BayerischeMeisterWerke 2 жыл бұрын

I kinda love this rust removal. I think its satisfying👍

@geneva760 2 жыл бұрын

HA - just as I thought - "gloves required with that MIG welding' - the next second gloves arrived - HA - ESP - also great to see someone being sensible and using a guard with a cutoff wheel. Have a safe and nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

@zik316 2 жыл бұрын

I find it interesting your progression of getting better at welding. Not too many are willing to document their errors and corrections like you.

@TK42138 2 жыл бұрын

Good work. 👏

@michaelhepburn3710 2 жыл бұрын

Great content. Almost there now!

@fargogemini694 2 жыл бұрын

Bloody hell your welding has improved

@glennloof8296 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work and det it is not boring 👍👍

@Pedro5antos_ 2 жыл бұрын

This Merc is looking better each day! Congrats on your welds, mate

@Kieran46100 2 жыл бұрын

wow, excellent, thanks a million for sharing

@jameshanoomansing1442 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work. I have a 1968 VW T2 van that needs work, and all the tooling required, but I'm scared to start. You give me hope.

@stewartshackleton7825 2 жыл бұрын

A concise and interesting video, well done. I recently restored a Ford Puma 1.7 with (severe) rust in the usual areas. As you say, welding takes a long time but with a good outcome. My welds at the end were certainly better than when I started! Keep learning.

@alanlane3869 2 жыл бұрын

It really is amazing how rusted out that frame is!

@spedreddin7018 2 жыл бұрын

Your skills are really improving. Well done ........ Fitzee Jr :-)

@86Spain 2 жыл бұрын

you sir have all my respect

@pascaljeske7307 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes a next very good Video and really good Job ❤️👍❤️

@karljokkerlukkas_974 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the project. We all have to start somewhere.🤔 It's called learning!! And for me you are doing a good job. It's not fast! But... It is what it is! Keep up the good work!! From Lisbon with Love for Cars/Mercedes-Benz. 😉🖒

@jironmeister 2 жыл бұрын

There's almost 1 million of W123 still in the road. Is not boring.

@311carsten 2 жыл бұрын

Good work. Reminds me on my BMW E36 TC4 Baur Cabrio.

@geion54 2 жыл бұрын

great work.

@nathanacuna 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@derekbyrne3160 2 жыл бұрын

This is a Journey,, and an excellent way to be brave and say YES im going to have a go at this ,, as mentioned if its wrong or a little of, try again, thats how we all LEARN... fantastic informative stuff..

@Kensivren 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, if you did the same video concept for every rusty part that you need to replace. I would watch all of it. It is very satisfying.

@joannaatkins822 2 жыл бұрын

I can't help but feel that if both you and the owner had known the actual condition of this car then you both wouldn't have agreed to do this! I'm glad it's teaching you some very difficult lessons though, the work is really impressive given your status as an enthusiastic but green welder

@joannaatkins822 2 жыл бұрын

This is just testament to your character and skills though, I'm always blown away by your ability to get stuck in and get results

@markdunstan8277 2 жыл бұрын

I find these videos very good indeed

@clickireland1113 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@barryphillips7327 2 жыл бұрын

You are doing very well, the more you do the better you will get!!!! Keep up the good work!!!! I have a lot of respect for those who can do this type of work, it is not easy and can be very difficult, Scott on Coldwar Motors is very good, and Arthur Tussik both are very skilled!!!! Rust is a Bastard, it NEVER sleeps!!!!! The hole is always BIGGER than it first appears!!!!

@sharifsircar 2 жыл бұрын

I have been loving it and that lucky person who got themselves quite the deal with this job lol

@cdoublejj 2 жыл бұрын

this is really helpful kind of puts in to scale how hard it is what its really like

@curvs4me 2 жыл бұрын

Kudos to you brother. Lots of folks talk about it, few venture into the unfamiliar. You're doing great! Word of advice: seam sealer is critical when two pieces of steel overlap. No amount of welding will seal the space between. That's why they spot weld and completely seal the cavity. Good paint will do the trick on it as long as there are no cavities where water can sit.

@larryholloway2869 2 жыл бұрын

your welds are getting much better.

@richardsgarage6697 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the repairs! I’m doing similar yet more involved repairs on my S123. Lots of floor rust in mine. Good luck!

@user-tw5zd2rx9j 2 жыл бұрын

Good job👍

@Nick-eb8cu 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@toti7593 2 жыл бұрын

Кропотливая и качественная работа. Молодец. 👍👍👍

@tomjohns8498 2 жыл бұрын

You have given me hope that I will be able to tackle my old landrover before I'm just sweeping up a pile of aluminium scraps 🌟⭐🌟

@frankbiz 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like you're doing a great job. 👍🏻

@RamsesTorresLifevantageIndDist 2 жыл бұрын

You welding skills have greatly improved. Love the progress. Well done

@matg2002 2 жыл бұрын

if these are improved welds then I will pass on watching earlier videos not to have a heart attack :D

@lukewarmwater6412 2 жыл бұрын

I dont know that I would have done it quite that way, but at the same time that was nicely done! probably about seventeen thousand ways to do it if you want to get into details, but your way worked just fine. love watching this kind of stuff as much as I enjoy doing it!

@bobjoncas2814 2 жыл бұрын

..good one, nice job of rust removal, keep safe...

@soulshinobi 2 жыл бұрын

That welder is dialed in, it sounds so good.

@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job,👍👆👌☝🏽👏🏿

@horstszibulski19 2 жыл бұрын

I just envy you for making the patches, they fit really nice! :-D Your plug welds came out great, looking just like rivets...but with the spot welds and their connections to each other we are both on the same level...they take as much flap discs as welding wire... :-D Thx for showing! :-D