STD Tuning Body Mods Has anyone "shaved" their W123?

Has anyone "shaved" their W123?

Has anyone "shaved" their W123?

 
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Greazzer
Superturbo

1,277
08-25-2015, 12:31 PM #1
Looking at getting rid of the molding altogether.  

I look at new cars and they have no molding.  I look at custom cars and older high-end cars and they have no molding.  

Does anyone have any pictures of a W123 without molding?

Also, looked at recessed / shaved door handles.  Not sure on that one yet.  Any snappies out there on this one too?

Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Greazzer
08-25-2015, 12:31 PM #1

Looking at getting rid of the molding altogether.  

I look at new cars and they have no molding.  I look at custom cars and older high-end cars and they have no molding.  

Does anyone have any pictures of a W123 without molding?

Also, looked at recessed / shaved door handles.  Not sure on that one yet.  Any snappies out there on this one too?


Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...

EmJay
Holset

299
08-25-2015, 01:08 PM #2
If you decide to get rid of the moulding, I could use some of the clips for the driver door

1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase**  Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans Smile
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now
EmJay
08-25-2015, 01:08 PM #2

If you decide to get rid of the moulding, I could use some of the clips for the driver door


1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase**  Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans Smile
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now

Greazzer
Superturbo

1,277
08-25-2015, 01:54 PM #3
Those red buttons? I have a bunch of them, enough for one piece of molding if you want them if I go that route. They are only .10 a pop or so new.

Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Greazzer
08-25-2015, 01:54 PM #3

Those red buttons? I have a bunch of them, enough for one piece of molding if you want them if I go that route. They are only .10 a pop or so new.


Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...

Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
08-25-2015, 02:19 PM #4
The official term is *red monkey assholes*.

Someone on STD or PP was running a w123 with no cladding, I think jenryus? The guy with the hillbilly w/ bugeyes as his avatar.

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-25-2015, 02:19 PM #4

The official term is *red monkey assholes*.

Someone on STD or PP was running a w123 with no cladding, I think jenryus? The guy with the hillbilly w/ bugeyes as his avatar.


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

EmJay
Holset

299
08-25-2015, 02:27 PM #5
I have the red ones, I need the black ones to shove into the red ones.

1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase**  Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans Smile
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now
EmJay
08-25-2015, 02:27 PM #5

I have the red ones, I need the black ones to shove into the red ones.


1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase**  Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans Smile
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now

Greazzer
Superturbo

1,277
08-25-2015, 08:09 PM #6
(08-25-2015, 02:19 PM)Simpler=Better The official term is *red monkey assholes*.

Someone on STD or PP was running a w123 with no cladding, I think jenryus?  The guy with the hillbilly w/ bugeyes as his avatar.

I think I know who you mean, but the spelling of the name is off a hair.  I will stumble into him.  Thanks Ryan.

Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Greazzer
08-25-2015, 08:09 PM #6

(08-25-2015, 02:19 PM)Simpler=Better The official term is *red monkey assholes*.

Someone on STD or PP was running a w123 with no cladding, I think jenryus?  The guy with the hillbilly w/ bugeyes as his avatar.

I think I know who you mean, but the spelling of the name is off a hair.  I will stumble into him.  Thanks Ryan.


Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...

MFSuper90
Budget Builder

1,533
08-26-2015, 08:53 PM #7
I've seen one as well, but can't remember who did away with it...
I kinda like mine because it keeps my doors from all dinged up.

'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         
MFSuper90
08-26-2015, 08:53 PM #7

I've seen one as well, but can't remember who did away with it...
I kinda like mine because it keeps my doors from all dinged up.


'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         

EmJay
Holset

299
08-27-2015, 08:20 AM #8
Thought I saw a 85 350SDL that didn't have any at PullAPart

1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase**  Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans Smile
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now
EmJay
08-27-2015, 08:20 AM #8

Thought I saw a 85 350SDL that didn't have any at PullAPart


1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase**  Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans Smile
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now

bt1211
Naturally-aspirated

14
10-24-2015, 07:26 PM #9
here is a CD pic that I took off the web. Mi[img]file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Brian/My%20Documents/My%20Pictures/Coupe.JPG[/img]ne is also shaved but it aint ready to post[img]file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Brian/My%20Documents/My%20Pictures/Coupe.JPG[/img]
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bt1211
10-24-2015, 07:26 PM #9

here is a CD pic that I took off the web. Mi[img]file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Brian/My%20Documents/My%20Pictures/Coupe.JPG[/img]ne is also shaved but it aint ready to post[img]file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Brian/My%20Documents/My%20Pictures/Coupe.JPG[/img]

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Greazzer
Superturbo

1,277
10-24-2015, 07:47 PM #10
Thanks ! I like it ... Wonder if that blasted drip edge / "A" pillar molding could be shaved off too?

Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Greazzer
10-24-2015, 07:47 PM #10

Thanks ! I like it ... Wonder if that blasted drip edge / "A" pillar molding could be shaved off too?


Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...

bt1211
Naturally-aspirated

14
10-24-2015, 07:52 PM #11
yea, it could but that would be quite the gap to weld and lead. I did it on my 911 a few years back and to this day I still worry when its going to crack

The 4 door looks very Rolls Royce-ish in the last pic
This post was last modified: 10-24-2015, 07:54 PM by bt1211.
bt1211
10-24-2015, 07:52 PM #11

yea, it could but that would be quite the gap to weld and lead. I did it on my 911 a few years back and to this day I still worry when its going to crack

The 4 door looks very Rolls Royce-ish in the last pic

Greazzer
Superturbo

1,277
10-25-2015, 08:16 AM #12
Thanks again ! I like the shaved look ... even getting rid of the very bottom molding looks good.

BTW, when you welded over the "A" pillar - gutter molding/drip edge, was it simply just one weld, or was it more involved? It's been around 4 years since I had to remove and replace that molding and I only recall a pinch weld at the top - roof line.

Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Greazzer
10-25-2015, 08:16 AM #12

Thanks again ! I like the shaved look ... even getting rid of the very bottom molding looks good.

BTW, when you welded over the "A" pillar - gutter molding/drip edge, was it simply just one weld, or was it more involved? It's been around 4 years since I had to remove and replace that molding and I only recall a pinch weld at the top - roof line.


Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...

bt1211
Naturally-aspirated

14
10-25-2015, 12:09 PM #13
It took a long time cause I did a little at a time, so I wouldn't warp it. At the time my skills were not that good but it was something I could manage if I did a section at a time

It was the first time I leaded but it was pretty easy. Lots of how to videos on the web
bt1211
10-25-2015, 12:09 PM #13

It took a long time cause I did a little at a time, so I wouldn't warp it. At the time my skills were not that good but it was something I could manage if I did a section at a time

It was the first time I leaded but it was pretty easy. Lots of how to videos on the web

bricktron
'77 240D

174
02-18-2016, 01:51 AM #14
[Image: 1484905d1434317600-w123-official-photo-g...-trim4.jpg]
(^^ not my car)

i have gone a ways down this road too. pretty content by this point running with no body trim at all but i haven't filled the holes. even the A/C pillar trim is gone and i don't miss it. a couple of funky body features are revealed this way but what are you gonna do.


english red rat rod 1977 240D, OM617.952 burning B99.9, iron 4-speed & 2.88 diff, 195/60/R14 on alloys, 5mph bumpers, battery in the trunk, 25mm swaybar, 4x ECE H4 lamps, double brake lamps, deleted sunroof, export zoll & california blue plates




bricktron
02-18-2016, 01:51 AM #14

[Image: 1484905d1434317600-w123-official-photo-g...-trim4.jpg]
(^^ not my car)

i have gone a ways down this road too. pretty content by this point running with no body trim at all but i haven't filled the holes. even the A/C pillar trim is gone and i don't miss it. a couple of funky body features are revealed this way but what are you gonna do.



english red rat rod 1977 240D, OM617.952 burning B99.9, iron 4-speed & 2.88 diff, 195/60/R14 on alloys, 5mph bumpers, battery in the trunk, 25mm swaybar, 4x ECE H4 lamps, double brake lamps, deleted sunroof, export zoll & california blue plates




erio
TA 0301

53
04-04-2017, 07:37 PM #15
this is mine
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1999 S210 Edc pump. 7.5mm dieselmeken element. 
HX35W turbo, custom map. 
Brakes 330mm 4 piston brembo CL500, bolt on fit. Longer brake lines. 3mm spacers.
260km/h
2.1 boost for now.
16 inch steel wheels with 20mm spacers.
erio
04-04-2017, 07:37 PM #15

this is mine

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1999 S210 Edc pump. 7.5mm dieselmeken element. 
HX35W turbo, custom map. 
Brakes 330mm 4 piston brembo CL500, bolt on fit. Longer brake lines. 3mm spacers.
260km/h
2.1 boost for now.
16 inch steel wheels with 20mm spacers.

 
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