ABANDONED Mercedes Ponton WILL IT RUN and DRIVE? NNKH 

Follow up on this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uy9uywYY6Tc.html Saw a lot of comments about it being shame to scrap a car with all the good parts on it. They're only good if people need them and are willing to buy them. I listed this car is the parts car before even picking it up. If you're interested in something, shoot me an offer. Would be great to see somebody use the glass or other usable items

Reasons people watch your vlogs. 1) you’re genuinely nice people or amazing actors 2) you know your stuff 3) you find interesting vehicles 4) you obviously love each other and are a great match . I wish you all the best in life. Cheers from Toronto

This isn't something I often see people commenting on in your videos: you have such a natural talent for compelling visual storytelling. You could remove the audio from most of your videos and they would still be captivating and make complete sense. It's little moments like the shot at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1180">19:40</a>, where you clearly took the time to set up a camera just for a shot of you looking at a bag, that show how acutely you understand the power of visual intrigue. I think this is a huge part of why your vlogs are so successful and will continue to be. You share with us your organic everyday experiences but go the extra mile to make them feel like more than just everyday videos. Thank you so much for all that you do here. Your videos warm my heart.

Amazed to hear that MB idle after sitting for almost 5 decades Poster child for “they don’t build them like they used to” Hope it finds a good home and lives on for years to come

First 3 minutes and you have done more problem solving than some folks do in their life !! Love it.

You cannot even compare your channel to the Whistlin Diesel guy, you respect cars and try to save them. Not in a carshow display condition, but at least functional, reliable and running, your passion is shinning through your videos, and so are your skills and mindset. I think we all admire that, not to mention you bring us all in cool adventures. I think we all can tell by now you're just genuine, and with or without camera, that would be the same lifestyle, cause you get the thrill from it. The Whistlin Diesel guy is the typical young rich kid, who had everything in his life, and has no particular skills but spending his money in stupid ways, faking some publicity stunts and destroying things the average joe could never buy in one life, for fun, and for an absurd amount of view and money, in the way selling merchandising to his community, which is probably pretty young. He's just this kind of talentless, views grinding youtuber, almost a Logan Paul for automobiles. Best thing is to ignore him anyway, I suspect nobody liking NNKH would appreciate the guy's "work".

Sorry if I have said this before, iam a stroke survivor. (Lived). Your adventures give me hope. Thanks.

I'm with you. Whistlen Diesel is an obnoxious punk with too much money. Quit watching a year ago.

That aluminum hood and especially that front grill might have been worth something….

Smart move because the engine sounded surprisingly good for its age!

There should be two little metal tabs on each side of the hood hinges where you can put that hood straight up in the air

Chris ,Just keep doing what your doing , there's only one person you have to please and that's you ,with better than a half a million subscribers your doing something we like keep doing it .

I would have saved ALL the glass, the door handles, window winders, headlights..... basically anything that could help an enthusiast rebuild a classic.................there's NO way someone could find those windows, to the right customer they'd be worth a fortune!

I'm a amateur woodworker and antique tool fan. I am so glad that you appreciated the value of that bandsaw and were able to save it!

Chris, as an MGB enthusiast. If you can get the hood and luggage rack off that car, thry are desirable. Not huge money, but certainly enough to be worth your while.

I enjoy how you approach each job and you don’t waste very many steps,like mowing where the tow pig was after you moved it. Tech’s like you are very rare. You are gifted with the rare common sense element. Not seen much today.

I wouldn't have any idea how to get that old Merc out of there. Your can do attitude is amazing!

You know these Mercs have a service position for the hood 😊

I know nothing about cars, but this is by far my favorite channel, keep it up Chris!

Whistlin Deisel is an affront to all of us who just try to keep our junk running!😂

it's incredible that this engine starts almost on the first try after all these years 😮😮😮

Another great will it run! Never expected that to fire up so quick, nicely done. You definitely made the right choice scapping the entire car as is, everyone will tell you how valuable this or that part is, and yet no one buys it. I sat with two cars worth of 115/114 parts for several years, including all glass, and no takers even free. Ended up scrapping most in the end. You just sped up the process.

Almost ZERO cars made in the last 20 years would be able to do this in 50 years sitting like this.. so much crap plastic and delicate electronics.. it honestly amazing this thing ran with so little effort.. and such a cool car, lots of history with the old Mercedes.. i bet many people are looking for a running motor like this.. great job !!

Im right there with you Chris. These are my favourite types of videos you do. Saving the old stuff even if its just some parts. Good to see something different too. Keep it up man.

Chris, I was like oh man this POS really? But WOW man that was FANTASTIC ! that little engine is a beauty, I wonder if it would fit and work in a little import pickup or something. Whatever it is I and ALL of us will be here ! You are one TALENTED Guy ! GREAT CHANNEL !

Agree completely. Love the way you clean these old vehicles, no matter if you'll save them or not. Just can't stand watching cars get crushed without saving the few parts that are usable. There's always someone that can use a window glass, trim piece, or in this case, a great little 4-pot. Good job!

i love seeing those old cars run again it always amazes me how they always just start right up after sitting for years it's that old school stuff it was meant to last

Chris, Mercedes-Benz manufactured the "Ponton" (German for pontoon-- referring the bulbous body) from about 1953 to 1959, basically. The next series was the "Heckflosse" or swallow-tail, which was what they called the model with tailfins (which remind me of an old Rambler somewhat). I had a 1965 M-B 190D with the 1.9 liter diesel motor that was a dark grey similar to that Ponton. Rated at 69 bhp, it wasn't a speed demon, but it ran great. These models of Mercedes had an issue with rust (like most European cars of this era) especially in the frame.

There's a reason why German engineers are respected worldwide. This Merc engine is an example.

It's always fun to watch your videos Chris. You are genuinely a cool guy. As far as Whistlin diesel goes, he’s an idiot.

I absolutely love it my man when you hoover and pressure wash any project vehicle. It makes me happy!!! 😊 You’re a legend mate, love your content and always watch anything fresh. Binge watched older stuff too btw. Keep them coming bro…. Man love…. From south west UK BABY!! 🙏🤝🤜🤛

Save on it! Thanks for the fun adventure mechanic content NNKH! It's always great seeing you in the feed!

A hundred years ago that must have been a hellava nice neighborhood.

Chris...you, Jennifer Sugint, Derek Bieri, Dalton Summitt and Kevin Brown are my favorite to watch on RU-vid! I just absolutely look forward to yours and Jen's new videos when they come up! Thank you for being awesome...I love your content! I also agree with you about Whistlin' Diesel... can't get down with destroying good stuff either! Shame on him! Stay awesome man! Alberta, Canada loves you!

Agreed about your comment regarding whistling diesel, you have to wonder about the type of person that enjoys watching that rubbish. Says alot about his audience tbh.

We appreciate your effort in salvaging the heart and soul of this vintage MB

I was skeptical, until you made it run. Amazing. Joy all around.

My mouth dropped when you put the Jfegwo on it and it cranked like it ran yesterday! I was saying after you opened the hood, “NO WAY THAT RUNS!”

For an Englishman it's really odd to see you get a car on the road that'd never pass an MOT in the UK.

Watching this on my iPad, while watching the Phils on TV. Great msg during the power wash.😂 Love your videos. Got my 1996 25hp 2stroke Tohatsu outboard running the other day, after 14 years of sitting idle. Watching your channel was a huge inspiration for that to happen. 👍

I hate too see old class cars destroyed ...

This video just goes to prove the old adage that “they don’t build them like they used to.” Thanks for saving the engine/trans; hope you can put them to good use.

I really enjoyed this one! My first car (1975) was a 1959 Mercedes 190. It looked very similar to yours, it had the big 6 cylinder and the 4 speed on the tree, electric clutch. Low compression in 2 cylinders, clutch slipped but we had a great time in it! All the “cool” kids had mustangs or Camaros but those kids had nothing on me! Sold it to a “Mercedes guy” took the money and bought a VW squareback

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1250">20:50</a> Best ever entertainment EVER Mr.Gus Legs McGee Run gus run

Hello friend from Argentina, I have been following you. I send you and your family a hug. I don't know how to speak English or write English, I only know Spanish, but with the cell phone application I hope you understand it, a big hug.

So many questions…. How come you didn’t use the roll back to,pick it up? How can you tell honey bees apart? Is there anything you can’t do? Lol 😂🤙

I enjoy the random content. For me that is what keeps this channel forever entertaining.

I've learned so much from this channel. Even enough to work on my own car

Great video Chris. Fantastic to see you get these cars running & the stuff you work on. Always love a NNKH video ! 👍

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Absolutely enjoyed the video Chris. I would of saved the grill it would of made a nice wall hanger. Hopefully you will go back and get that wagon. Thanks for taking the time to share. D

Thank you for your content. Greetings from Lithuania!!!

I can't believe the carb jets were still clear enough to flow after all these years. Amazing. And I'll bet this is the first time anyone removed an engine the way you just did!

I was so happy to see you take on that Mercedes. On the caddy video I made a comment hoping you would take a swing at it and I love that you did. The reason I watch your videos is because mechanics is in my blood. Dad is a an independent mechanic here in Oregon. Owns and runs his own shop for 35+ years. Specializes in Mercedes and BMW. Mostly older ones. I know many of his customers, good people. When one passed away I was able to purchase his Mercedes. A 1998 E320. However more importantly, a car that my dad had maintained for decades. Two years of ownership with few issues. I asked dad about this particular Mercedes and he shared some of his knowledge. What he told me lines up pretty well with what we see in this video. He said the engines where the best part of these cars. "bulletproof" was the word he used. Everything else was problem after problem in his experience but the engines would run with minimal effort or maintenance. I spoke with him after watching the caddy video so I had not seen this one yet. He brought up the rear suspension and axle being a source of problems for the car. Then I watch this and the rear axle is all kinds of messed up. He also talked about the hood problem, not new for him being a Mercedes mechanic, those hood attached grills being difficult to work around but later Mercedes had hinges that allow the hoods to go up higher, my E320 has a hinge button that allows the hood to go up 90 degrees.

Happy Saturday Chris

HEY! Hello Chris and Jen! Thumbs UP!!

I hope you guys are going to be flying to the west coast for another "will it run and drive home" video. Love those. I said it before, you are the real Chris Fix.

I look foward to every video this guy posts. great channel and great guy

"You guys are probably thinking I'm a weirdo for messing with this junker." A little bit. ❤

greatest sound ever. an old motor starting after a layup. nice band saw too.

Chris, it's great! Thanks for showing us this! That 4 banger sounded great! Thanks for saving it. I am sure there is someone in the world rebuilding an old cool car like that and needs the parts from that engine or the entire engine. So, thank you for saving it! Love the videos. You are about the most real and genuine guy on RU-vid. Keep it real my friend.

Hey buddy. I am a Ukrainian living in Canada. And I watch your videos with great pleasure. I wish you good luck in the development of the channel! Respect!

Wow, where you live kind of depresses me how congested it is props to you brother for being able to handle it

The exact reason I watch you and VGG. saving our automotive history. I have a one owner 93 Chevy truck it will live as long as I do and hopefully long after.

I dunno about you, but I always find it so interesting to dive into a car from a maker/country I've never worked on extensively. Especially something of this vintage. There's just something cool about seeing how they designed things differently than us.

Get the Amazon too please!

Always shocked to hear that combustion kick in. Nice salvage of that engine. I know nothing about classic cars, but I would think those body panels would be worth something to those who restore these old gems. They looks rusty, but solid.

Thought there was no way it would run. Awesome! Puddin might want that for his car he bought!

Pretty cool that it practically fired right up. The band saw is an added bonus, love the design of old tools.

Find an old Falcon or Chevy II for that engine! Love the channel!

Great video and great channel. Don't change a thing.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="610">10:10</a> "best feeling ever, to not care" couldnt be more true. my last car was peeling paint and had dings all over it, anytime anything happend to it I just told myself it was just a drop in a bucket full of water. now i have a financed car that was in near perfect condition and my day is ruined when I find a new scratch on it lmaooo

I think I would have saved the hubcap and maybe the grill and steering wheel for wall hangers. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Hearing about whistling’ spoilt brat , they came over and bought some of our old tanks , guess they are wrecked now too .

He pisses me off too. He's ruined alot of nice stuff.

" I left my chain here" 😅 suuuure

I love what you do and your video format is perfect! Bringing these old vehicles back to life, you are great, your partner and the dog, good luck, keep moving towards the best possible.... J'adore ce que vous faites et votre format vidéo est parfait ! Redonner vie à ces vieux véhicules, vous êtes formidables, votre partenaire et le chien, bon courage, continuez à avancer vers le meilleur possible...BEN de FRANCE

Built in Germany, felt to rust in pieces in the USA 😂

The OM606 Turbo diesel merc engines are pumping over 900 bhp here …on stock,pistons & crank ….. panzerkräft

I enjoy every video you have posted, as well as Jen’s. Boundless enthusiasm and energy! Ya know how to take care of business . And you get to do what you want to do, when you choose to do it. I recognize the location the Benz was at from the long night you spent helping get the Uhaul truck on the road.

It's super cool when I learn about a car I never heard of. Now the Volvo I knew because I'm a Volvo enthusiast, but the Mercedes Ponton is new to me. Can't wait to see the rest of this video. Thanks NNKH!!!!

Philly Mob used that band saw to chop up Hoffa. Fact!

Fun Fact the jubilee hose clip was invented by a British Navel officer Commander Lumley Robinson in 1921 Awesome video Chris 👏🏼

What a great find Chris. Love that you share this with us.

I used to watch Whistlin Diesel, but got annoyed by the destruction after a while. I like your channel more for many reasons. It's interesting what will happen getting into these relics. You and Jen seem to be really nice folks, and Gus is a riot to watch! Not to mention, you're kinda local to me as I live in Upper Bucks County!

You need to think a more before you start smashing stuff up, because they could be worth something👍🇬🇧

Am number one

Zündfolge = firing order. Pronounced "ZYOOND-FOLGUH". That bandsaw is super neat!

GREAT video! So glad you saved the engine Chris... It is a shame the rest of the car was too far gone but that's what makes the ones that are savable special. I can't get "behind" those that save something just to destroy it for "views". Just shows the direction we're going nowadays... and why I enjoy what you, Jen, Gus and Turbo do :) Keep up the good work!

Such a good video ! Love these videos , way better than any tv show , solid work

Stay the Course Chris ! NNKH!💪💪💪

That engine ran amazingly! Really cool to see and hear it fire up. Must've been a cool little car in it's day. Makes me think of my late uncle who used to get old used Benzes. He would have probably known about this model.

Everbody has their Niché on RU-vid some preserve, revive or restore Others dismantle, destroy or degrade. Its nice to see you have a interest in bringing stuff back to life or atleast making the effort to use the leftover parts to make another live on. One RU-vidr if you haven't seen his stuff yet that would be a great one to team up with for a vehicle revival for you is Jennings motorsports. I swear that guy could get the titanic running again.

I agree with you.Keep it up , don't stop Chris

Happy to see you saved the band saw.

Love this!! Totally agree with you, the old quality built things need to be salvaged if possible! You're AWESOME! Look forward to more of this! Thanks for these types of videos!👍

Love watching your videos. Love the way you think about the old stuff and wanna save whatever you can. Keep them coming and I’ll keep watching.

HI CHRIS ,, YOU CAN GET ANY CAR GOING !!! THX. FOR THE LESSEN.. WE LOVED THAT YOU WERE SPRAYING THE MOSS OFF THE CAR AND YOU SAID I LOVE JEN,, <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1280">21:20</a> ,, YA!! TAKE THE ENGINE TRAN, AND THE WINDOWS, DASH AND OTHER GOOD PARTS.. PEACE ...

Your videos are great. I love that you appreciate the way things are made. I think you are very knowledgeable in. What you do. Keep it up!

Love your channel Chris. I'm with you 110% regarding WhistlinDiesel. I tried watching it a couple of times and left disgusted. I like watching and supporting people I can relate to. Thank you for what you and Jen do. All the best from Worcester County Massachusetts! ☮️ on 🌎