Mercedes 190SL Restoration (Part 2) | LA Rescue! | Classic Obsession | Episode 43

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Gary’s back in LA to finish up where he left off, trying to a get a 1958 Mercedes 190SL running again. With a new fuel tank, carburettors and more waiting for him it should be a straight forward job, but there’s no such thing as any easy restoration…
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@BullyBoxer 7 месяцев назад

This is one of my favourite channels to watch on RU-vid. No silly music and properly narrated. Keep up the great work Gary .👍🏼

@philipmulville8218 7 месяцев назад

What an enjoyable video. The accompanying music is spot on.

@adamfrancissmith5511 7 месяцев назад

Wonder if it’s Lee again?

@keesmeeuwsen2786 7 месяцев назад

Steve McQueen doing repairs, lovely!

@martinboulden4388 7 месяцев назад

Brilliant Gary 🎉

@TahoeRealm 7 месяцев назад

Your channel has become most remarkable. The production values are off the charts and the best of this genre. Your background shines through in that aspect. “ A pair of gloves might help, dickhead” 😂 we make these comments in the shop 👍

@robandchristheateam5053 7 месяцев назад

Such a calming presence Mr Mavers with extreme expertise. A pleasure to relax with. Outstanding.,

@ashtonbailey3970 5 дней назад

My classic Mercedes C180 Auto, 1998, is insurances through you in London

@classic.obsession 5 дней назад

Nice one Ashton!

@robblack7949 7 месяцев назад

I feel and understand your frustration with the 190SL and give you much credit in not pouring gasoline on it and calling it a day. You take on projects that others would / could not, and again, much credit Gary.

@patrickhostler5939 7 месяцев назад

The interior of that car is simply stunning. ❤

@chrischallis4240 7 месяцев назад

Yep, enjoyed that video - calm and thorough work. Gentle music helped to calm the frustrations !..thanks..

@lukemallory7832 7 месяцев назад

"5000 miles away from home.. With a car that's slowly falling apart.." - that was really nicely put.

@markw4263 7 месяцев назад

Makes me appreciate my old (but not rusty) Toyota. I had an old Mercedes once too - when I was younger...

@fchow8652 7 месяцев назад

Great XKS cabriolet ride in California. Nice 190SL too.

@nopenopeandnope7050 7 месяцев назад

Good episode! Thanks. Seems you've just aout got the audio sorted out, which is nice. Thanks again. Really appreciate these.

@MrBlaugeist 7 месяцев назад

Your love of detail is beautiful.

@scottstrails9369 7 месяцев назад

Gettabettacarburetta was the slogan above the Liverpool Carburettor shop I worked in over 40 years ago now..which relates quite well to parts of this episode.Again, thanks for all the retro mechanics memories brought about with these videos .Keep up the good work…Hasta La Vista

@jeyhunyazmuratov9235 7 месяцев назад

I dont know why, but you are damn so polite, especially the way how you are describing everything. Subscribe

@louisville9686 7 месяцев назад

Such a pleasure Gary watching and listening to your latest video! Thank you very much. 🌴👍👀🥊

@wealthbuilder59 7 месяцев назад

Reminds me of the lucky charms commercials back in the day . Something endearing about this video that you just want to keep watching .

@classic.obsession 7 месяцев назад

Thankyou

@kurtbrueske 7 месяцев назад

Gary…good call on retaining the tank. If I could make a recommendation…when removing the old filler cap rubber, take some isopropyl alcohol and clean the paint, then apply a bit of carnuba wax, then install the new rubber…that way, you’ve got paint clean and protected underneath and you don’t have to wax around the rubber and leave residue

@richardjones7386 7 месяцев назад

Good effort. Lovely to see. Keep going, enjoy the journey.

@jasongargiulo3984 7 месяцев назад

Love this channel

@johnstout5623 7 месяцев назад

Mr Mavers, your video production is an aesthetic triumph!

@1068andy 7 месяцев назад

Can’t wait Gary .

@howardstansfield5167 7 месяцев назад

Love watching Gary's resto adventures--and the change of scenery to LA was an unexpected treat. Gary's knowledge and patience and willingness to do the job right, combined with his self-effacing English charm and good-nature, make this channel a must-watch. I look forward to each new episode.

@GQ911 7 месяцев назад

Can't wait for the next part of this. The way you fix things reminds me of my dad.

@mari0c0leman 7 месяцев назад

“I never like to start a job that I can’t finish.” That’s what real mechanics say. They don’t want a vehicle leaving their workspace if it isn’t right.

@life_on_cars 7 месяцев назад

Didn't know that about your parents sorry to hear that. Back in the 1980s all the cars we worked on as mechanics still had asbestos in the brakes and clutches and some of the mechanics i worked with would carelessly blow the brakes out with an airline causing a dust cloud in the workshop 😢

@classic.obsession 7 месяцев назад

I know. Crazy times!

@davidadams007 7 месяцев назад

Love this channel's content! Gary, I don't know why you aren't a RU-vid superstar but I'm so happy you are making content we can enjoy with great commentary and beautiful cars.

@a1topdog 7 месяцев назад

Look how little rust is on all of the nuts and bolts compared to uk cars. It must be a pleasure to work on.

@ronniewilson6597 7 месяцев назад

Great video Gary, 👍🏻😀

@simonmarsden66 7 месяцев назад

Hi Gary, I would flash the starter solenoid before changing the starter you may get lucky

@gtibrian1978 7 месяцев назад

thanks for another good video.. like your calm pace, good information and that it's not only the task, but us information about the cars you dive into.. Brian

@michaeljoyce8410 7 месяцев назад

Just love your pragmatic and practical approach to the work you do. New to the channel, enjoying immensely 👍

@alwinersfeld2759 7 месяцев назад

Great job. There is still lots of work ahead. Cars need to be used and not parked over years. 😊😊

@pedrosalas4460 7 месяцев назад

Cant wait for the next video I hope that you ate paasing all off your wonderfull and amazing knowledge to others so the next generations can continue your amazing job

@gueorguigueorguiev2449 7 месяцев назад

Gary's videos are so inspiring, a pleasure to watch!

@jasonsoutham7366 7 месяцев назад

Can say, one of best Interesting & enjoyable you tubers. Keep up great work Gary. Always enjoy ur fantastic and practical approach to viewing.

@xanderking2016 6 месяцев назад

Nice car from Philippines

@ianmedium 7 месяцев назад

wonderful Gary!

@malfunction8165 7 месяцев назад

The key was only slightly benz. In the sun in the City of Angles, 5000 miles away from home with a car that's slowly falling apart, which one, the Mercedes 190SL, or the Jag XK8? Terrific stuff, I love it.

@Erwinhooi 7 месяцев назад

Really enjoyed this episode, thanks!

@simonelliott5956 7 месяцев назад

Really enjoying this series, what a beautiful car this is going to be!

@matthewcooney6525 7 месяцев назад

Panning for rust with the bucket like the gold miners of yesteryear

@paulyandle6081 7 месяцев назад

I'm sorry about your parents, Gary. Asbestos did in another car enthusiest, Steve McQueen.

@jameswigington689 7 месяцев назад

Best videos on you tube.....brilliant

@wabwee60 7 месяцев назад

Nice going Gary. Just one thing, a dust mask will give little protection against the inhalation of asbestos. Please, use a half or full face respirator, utilising a P100, (coloured purple) cartridge.

@preonmodel9906 7 месяцев назад

Just helping a friend in America 😎

@sawdustcaesars1152 4 месяца назад

My new favourite channel 👍

@classic.obsession 4 месяца назад

Many thanks!

@jamesellsworth9673 7 месяцев назад

Pull on a loose thread...and look how much unravels.

@bobbydazzler8620 7 месяцев назад

You a good m8

@wmw-hv5cx 6 месяцев назад

try some 0000 steel wool on your metal parts if you have over spray or slight rust. You can get it a home depot or lowes because it is super fine it is used to polish

@B16YUG 7 месяцев назад

Great episode again Gary! Boss location to be working on a car too! Why didn’t you challenge the re-manufacturer about the crack in the casing on the fuel pump? Dan needs to be buying the tools for you I hope!

@classic.obsession 7 месяцев назад

Yes he’s buying the tools!! Be much easier and if make much better progress if I wasn’t driving all over the place sourcing stuff though. The parts place is great. Replaced the pump and allowed me to return the tank I didn’t use. Just a case of a bad supplier I suppose. It happens. It’ll make a lovely car. Regards.

@sim6699 7 месяцев назад

It's unfortunate the tank didn't need replacing, however impossible to know without draining the fuel and still good to remove sedament. Just as replacing parts before they break.

@BMan100 7 месяцев назад

Choke Cable.... for the Owners who leave these things to rot... ( KIDDING!!!!) At least the Miss' knows where you are. Or as Jay Leno once said Better to Reek of transmission fluid than cheap perfume . Can't wait to watch Part 3, you seem to be enjoying yourself.

@leehayes70 7 месяцев назад

Ace.👍

@neilharrison7555 7 месяцев назад

Another example of "life getting in the way" of getting a lovely, stylish, 50's sports car back on the road. That failed fuel pump casting.....grrrr!

@Dg-zj6jo 7 месяцев назад

i see what you mean fly me out i buy you a pint ha brilliant the jet set mechanic what a lovely car gary every thing you touch turns to gold do you remember the song good days

@christianmichael1970 7 месяцев назад

Shame I didnt know you were you going to be in town, You could have had a short stop off in Texas here with me :0)

@rayborg7378 7 месяцев назад

After a long lay up this is all predictable.Its just what happens to the human body when its not doing any exercise.This has to be one of the nicest roadster ever made.Sure looking foward to the start up now.

@johnbrocklebank7450 6 месяцев назад

back on without a clean mmmmm

@user-kc1tm6xd5c 7 месяцев назад

Us benz 😜

@michaelstark9485 7 месяцев назад

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@michaelcampbell4503 7 месяцев назад

So good this episode Gary. One thing I didn’t quite understand was why you chose to fit new carbs to the 190SL rather than refurb the existing?

@classic.obsession 7 месяцев назад

I gave him the option Michael but he decided that considering the magnitude of the work required coupled with the lack of time and no tools, that the best option was to buy new. Of course I could’ve rebuilt them but I think it was the right call. Regards.

@fw1421 6 месяцев назад

When you had the bumper off why didn’t you buff out the corrosion on the chrome?

@stevengriffin7873 7 месяцев назад

Should be wearing safety glasses when working under cars,especially old ones.

@MrBlaugeist 7 месяцев назад

If your in Cornwall , U.K. . Come an look at my Fiat panda 4x4

@SuperWayneyb 7 месяцев назад

🤘😎🤘

@craigyirush3492 7 месяцев назад

One thing leads to another …

@cyrilstrain2387 7 месяцев назад

Is a hammer not enough

@Beetlefan 7 месяцев назад

Hi Gary great video but I can’t find part one for some reason?

@goodfest007 7 месяцев назад

Ditto 😂

@mrdainase 7 месяцев назад

If you look through Garry videos you'll see one titled 'Mercedes 300SL Roadsters & Gullwings Galore! '. This is the first part

@dickiedocker 7 месяцев назад

@@mrdainaseThank you 🙏

@carlotomass119 4 месяца назад

Atten to detail is great !

@rogerpritchard 7 месяцев назад

Gary you could play the part of Steve McQueens son in a film. Maybe a script could be written? Just saying that's all.

@classic.obsession 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind comments and for watching Roger. I’m ten years older than Steve when he died so I’d probably be playing his father!! Regards.

@rapido2963 5 месяцев назад

I can’t seem to find Part 1 ………. Innit.

@classic.obsession 5 месяцев назад

It’s there. Mercedes 190sl resto part 1. It has a pic of a red 300sl. Regards.

@coolcolschannel8773 7 месяцев назад

Coulda cleaned up before fitting new rubbers and gasket

@kenlord9018 7 месяцев назад

Cheers Gary, dick head, Lol.🙂 so funny say exactly the same thing. But if I'm wild then the f word slips in. So true vehicle for any length of time, there's so much to do to get them back to road worthiness. Looking forward to seeing the next installment. Cheers mate. Kiwi Ken 😊