Anyone seen any W124 Estates in Wreckers

phoenix_nights

If anyone sees any W124 (86-96 merc estates) in any wreckers could they PM me or write on the thread. Looking to replace my tattered cloth interior with some leather. Sourced some black leather but holding out for cream.

Also looking for some 8 hole alloys.

Cheers.... (anyone here got W124's)

mike65

I've got some lovely 8 hole alloys



But they're mine, all mine!

Have you tickled www.buyandsell.ie ?

Mike.

melikebanana

Nice One!!:D

phoenix_nights

Nice alloys.

Got quoted 350euros for a set of 4 with good tyres from a wreckers..

Does that seem a bit expensive ?

mike65 wrote:

I've got some lovely 8 hole alloys



But they're mine, all mine!

Have you tickled www.buyandsell.ie ?

Mike.

mike65

I paid 100 euro for the above (that included the tyres, 2 of which have decent tread) and then worked on them until they look like that rather than
this



For a decent set to start with I guess 70-80 euro a wheel is typical.

Mike.

spartacus93

That's some good cleanin' Mike

phoenix_nights

70-80 euros. Ok might try to get him down a bit. If they need some work do you refurnish professsional or was it just a once off.

(what series merc do you drive?)

mike65 wrote:

I paid 100 euro for the above (that included the tyres, 2 of which have decent tread) and then worked on them until they look like that rather than
this



For a decent set to start with I guess 70-80 euro a wheel is typical.

Mike.

mike65

I drive a 190e, all the wheels were in similair condition to the above. For a while I wondered if they'd be more than I could fix myself but its amzing what some sanding drill bits, rubbing compounds, paint stripper, oven cleaner and metal filler can do when covered in layers of paint!

Mike.

phoenix_nights

If you want to make a couple of extra bob and clean up my alloys when i get them (clonmel) pm me your details....

mike65 wrote:

I drive a 190e, all the wheels were in similair condition to the above. For a while I wondered if they'd be more than I could fix myself but its amzing what some sanding drill bits, rubbing compounds, paint stripper, oven cleaner and metal filler can do when covered in layers of paint!

Mike.

mike65

He! I'll pass on that offer, it took me months to do mine, what with various distractions so I'd be foolish to take on someone elses wheels.

MIke.

lomb

i think its 100 per wheel for pro touch ups. so id see if i could get a good set rather than touch up a crap set.