The Rebuild! | 1983 Mercedes W123 280CE Restoration

Go to https://thld.co/shakerandspoon_restor... and use code restore to get $20 off your first box! Thanks to Shaker & Spoon for sponsoring today's video. In this episode of Restore It, I finish the Mercedes W123! Kind of... W123 World -   / w123world   Need a quality source for industry-leading repair manuals, instantly downloadable to any PC, tablet or mobile phone? Check my trusted partners at emanuals.com. With subscription access to their library of over 5 million manuals, enjoy 24/7 anytime access to all the manuals you need, without taking up valuable shop space! These are the exact manuals I trust for my restorations, the same ones dealerships and expert mechanics use worldwide. Click here for your own 3-day free trial: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinm... Thank you for watching! Subscribe for more videos like this. More information is below. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:30 – Shaker & Spoon 02:45 – Removing the masking 02:58 – Installing the rear lights 03:11 – Installing the rear badge 03:19 – Installing the boot latch 03:25 – Installing the rear bumper 04:09 – Installing the rear light trim 04:14 – Installing the boot trim 04:21 – Installing the boot lining 04:37 – Installing the dashboard 05:15 – Installing the rear left window 05:50 – Installing the rear right window 05:58 – Installing the passenger seat/trim 06:12 – Installing the front left window 06:50 – dying the parcel shelf 07:55 – Installing the parcel 08:10 – Installing the first aid kit 08:17 – Installing the rear speakers 08:46 – Fixing a door-locking component 09:09 – Installing the front right window & testing 09:49 – Installing the rear seats & starting exterior trim 10:01 – Installing the rear right window 10:15 – Installing the rear right door card 10:42 – Installing the front left door card 11:00 – This happened way too many time 11:59 – Installing the left-wing mirror 12:08 – Installing the front right door card 12:14 – Installing the driver's side footwell trim 12:49 – Installing the driver's seat 13:18 – Installing the exahust heatsheilds 13:56 – Installing the fusebox cover 14:04 – Installing the water drains 14:14 – Installing the HVAC & brake lines 14:22 – Installing the prop shaft 14:32 – Installing all of the ancillaries to the engine 14:38 – Installing the starter motor 14:52 – Installing the exhaust manifolds 15:02 – Installing the alternator 15:11 – Installing the engine mounts 15:18 – Installing the gearbox linkage 15:44 – Installing the engine 18:29 – Tightening the engine and gearbox 18:51 – Cleaning the windscreen rubbers 19:36 – Gluing the headlining down 20:27 – Installing the rubbers onto the windscreens 21:06 – Installing the exterior middle-side trim 22:08 – Installing the throttle cable mount 22:13 – Installing various engine bay parts 22:31 – Installing the headlights 22:40 – drilling a hole for the headlight wiper arm 22:52 – Installing the front bumper rubbers 23:07 – Installing the front bumper 23:14 – Installing front lower trim bits 23:32 – Installing the bonnet latch 23:41 – Installing the front grill 23:56 – Installing the engine bay weather strip 24:05 – Torquing everything from back to front 24:16 – Installing the side window trim 24:39 – Installing the side weather strips 24:49 – The pattern wing is useless 25:25 – The results & thanks for watching! If you have any questions about the restoration, the tools I'm using or anything else, just ask me in the comments. I read them all and try to reply as soon as possible. Follow me on Social media to keep up to date with videos and behind-the-scenes. My Patreon Page:   / restoreit   My Twitter Page:   / restore__it   My Facebook Page:   / restoreitchannel   My Instagram Page: @RestoreItChannel PayPal Donations: [email protected] Discord   / discord