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| Tweet Topic Started: Mon Apr 9, 2007 10:06 pm (2,421 Views) | |
| Neil | Mon Apr 9, 2007 10:06 pm Post #1 |
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| big al merc | Mon Apr 9, 2007 10:12 pm Post #2 |
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i like that
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| frank133 | Mon Apr 9, 2007 10:19 pm Post #3 |
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another black one :angry: [only joking] |
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| Matt | Tue Apr 10, 2007 1:03 am Post #4 |
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Like it
I was looking at my grill and bonnet the other day, thinking hmmm.....I wonder.... :lol: |
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| cossie connoisseur | Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:47 am Post #5 |
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there can be only one ;-)
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that does look pretty damn nice and modern. wonder where you get it from? |
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| Sev | Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:37 am Post #6 |
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I am a big Twat
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that is the *sickest* 190 grill frame treatment I've ever seen--way better than c-class conversion. |
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| Neil | Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:46 am Post #7 |
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Henger may know whose it is, it's from w201-16v.de |
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| erik-16v | Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:14 am Post #8 |
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Looks to be home-made IMO. All the holes and the gap between the bonnet and grill welded-up and smoothed with filler. Avantgarde grill inset, paintjob et voilą ! I'm sure people like Matt could "easily" pull this one off ! Me, on the other hand ?????? :wacko: |
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| Neil | Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:26 am Post #9 |
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The most impressive part is how the small 'lip' that is normally around the grille (see pic below) has been perfectly blended in... ![]() Thin layers of fiberglass over the welded-on grille? |
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| Lewis 190E 2.5 16 | Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:32 am Post #10 |
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Now that is what you call a grill |
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| cossie connoisseur | Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:34 am Post #11 |
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there can be only one ;-)
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wonder what it would look like with the star on it
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| Neil | Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:03 am Post #12 |
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I couldn't imagine driving a 190 without it... |
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| kentronix | Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:06 am Post #13 |
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I'm only really here for the Kitchens
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taint did similar to his :-![]() Its welded up. |
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| dave_irl | Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:10 pm Post #14 |
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I totally agree. I love that its very nicely done. I've been picturing mine like that for quite a while now. But with a star.. A gleaming brand new star would contrast with some sexy 040 quite nicely. ps I love the slightly tinted lights too. Bet theres some monster HID's behind that glass.
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| julian | Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:39 pm Post #15 |
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It's almost to subtle, a bit out of line as well, but quite like it. I think the Gold Merc of Taint's looks better though. First time I've seen that car, looks nice and beefy
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| stwat | Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:47 pm Post #16 |
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That is pretty damn sweet
But like 190Evoluzione, i couldnt live without the star to guide me <_< Stu |
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| julian | Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:58 pm Post #17 |
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Absolutely the star is a must. I had 3 stolen in the space of a month. Each time I replaced it the next day driving 20 miles to get it lol Whoever was nicking them must have given up lol cost me £30 quid in replacements though f**king kids :angry: |
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| Mohammad | Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:04 am Post #18 |
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i like it |
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| Toby | Sat Nov 3, 2007 7:36 pm Post #19 |
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Love it! I think though a Star standing on his own on the bonnet like the late 90's version would be even cooler. |
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| CrysAk | Sat Nov 3, 2007 7:52 pm Post #20 |
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Moar Bass!
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how did they mod the lights to be black? |
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| stwat | Sat Nov 3, 2007 7:56 pm Post #21 |
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Looks like they took the lenses off and painted the surrounds black. Obviously not painting the reflectors though as that would just be silly :lol: |
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| mb190e | Sat Nov 3, 2007 8:36 pm Post #22 |
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That looks awful!! what a pile of ****! I wonder what other bodges he's done to it. gross.gif puke.gif |
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| merc190uk | Sat Nov 3, 2007 10:33 pm Post #23 |
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The Godfather
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really ! i'm with the masses on this one, looks smooth and the black shows of the smoothness of it. would prob look poor in burple
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| CrysAk | Sat Nov 3, 2007 10:33 pm Post #24 |
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Moar Bass!
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think theres a detailed post on this car somewhere you will eat your words if i remember correctly ^^ |
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| RM Merc 190 | Sun Nov 4, 2007 12:41 am Post #25 |
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at first look I really didn't like it, however, after scrolling back up after a few of the comments it has quickly grown on me. Needs a star though, would be really nice then, especially with a huge engine under the bonnet..... |
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| Gnasha | Sun Nov 4, 2007 10:52 am Post #26 |
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nice work, but must have the star |
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| Truvy | Sun Nov 4, 2007 12:26 pm Post #27 |
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it looks sweet as, I really like it. |
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| Banbutcher | Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:41 pm Post #28 |
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Insert Witty Comment!
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yep, i like it too, but i think a standard insert painted black with the chrome strips! would look cooler IMO!!!! |
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| Lewis 190E 2.5 16 | Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:59 pm Post #29 |
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I really like the one in the above picture. I've got some thinking to do, some many different styles to choose from, ill think ill just colour code is remove the star, and leave the strips chrome and black the insert. But again that really is lovely. |
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| 190neil | Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:07 pm Post #30 |
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More than part of things
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The slats are wonky. |
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| Bart707 | Thu Apr 3, 2008 12:56 am Post #31 |
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That does look nice, how do i get that on my merc??? |
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| Sev | Thu Apr 3, 2008 1:26 am Post #32 |
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I am a big Twat
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it involves flux and sparks |
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| Marv | Thu Apr 3, 2008 5:04 pm Post #33 |
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Basically you weld the hole for the star shut, smooth that off and then weld the grille frame to the bonnet smooth off and respray. |
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| Bart707 | Thu Apr 3, 2008 8:27 pm Post #34 |
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You make that sound quite easy! lol, i will have another look and see, but i think it does look good in that pic, i wonder if it will suit mine! |
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