On an inner wing and a prayer - welding the W123's new wheel arch

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The frilly inner wheel arch on my Mercedes W123 230E looks terrible and a bit terrifying, but today's plan is to make the rust go away and weld in new metal so we have a soldi base to fix the new wing over next time. How hard can it be?
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@worldofrandometry6912 Год назад

You're a brave man tackling all that, especially outside at this time of year. Such an inspiration to us lazy gits.

@chrisbury4635 Год назад

You're certainly more confident when it comes to taking on welding jobs than me and I used to be a mechanic, you're doing a great job, well done Matt 😎👍

@neilwalsh4058 Год назад

Total respect to a bloke outside on his drive , with a grinder , tin-snips, DIY welder and some pattern panels even having a go. The job you've made looks absolutely spot on. Good luck with the next stage Matt 👍

@twentythree_ Год назад

Brave effort Matt! Keep up the good work. A few suggestions: - 1mm 'plasma' cutting discs might give a less jagged finish to your panel cuts. - Get some decent RPE including particulate masks to wear when grinding/stripping/sanding and a fitted half face mask with vapour filters when spraying/using aerosols. You only have one pair of lungs and should set a good example for others you inspire to have a go. - A welders apron or overalls might be a good idea to avoid chance of nasty burns from melting clothing to yourself too.

@MarkieC1990 Год назад

Very inspiring watching you tackling a job like that in the winter outside, well done so far Matt 👏🏻👏🏻

@Rust_in_Time Год назад

Never before have I been so excited to watch a man dressed as Darth Vadar welding things upside down in the freezing cold

@dbt2787 Год назад

Incredible work Matt, I personally wouldn't have the patience to sit out in the cold lining up the arches😅. Massive respect to you!

@stevieboyNI Год назад

Proper tinkering, love it

@matthewchannel9981 Год назад

Well done Matt, always impressive what you achieve on your driveway, very inspiring. Looking forward to the next vid. This project is my favourite of yours.

@TheOracle65 Год назад

Great to see incremental progress on the W123, but this job was a big step forward. Quite a daunting job at the outset, but you have confidence in your gear and yourself enough to get it done step by step, all while giving us a great educational video. Inspiring stuff Matt!

@MrPabsUk Год назад

Well done, especially in this weather! I think I`d have been inclined to cut the outer wing before welding up the inner one, to ensure the inner & outer arch mated up properly, but we all do things different!

@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain Год назад

Great little tinkering video Matt, the W123 is starting to take shape alright.and it does look a lot less scary.

@mrfairsthename7470 Год назад

Used to do that stuff for a living and I am not going to criticise, as we are all different levels at stuff , just you made a pretty good go of it .

@markgraham5796 Год назад

Thank you for restoring an old Mercedes. All these cars up to ‘91 are special!

@grayfool Год назад

I would just run away if I had to deal with all that. Good job. So good to see another W123 being saved.

@paultaylor9652 Год назад

Lovely Jubbly, as always a bit of entertainment with some very practical work thrown in, well done Matt.

@maxidyne Год назад

Huge level of respect for you Matt! Great job on the cutting and welding. I did everything myself on the quattro restoration, except welding. This is a great series, hope to see the W123 back on the road all shiny and new.

@usuallyfixingtinkering Год назад

matt you look totally frozen fair marks for doing this, I suspect very few would give this car any chance. Keep it up love the work!

@lesklower7281 Год назад

Good to see progress on the W123 can you see the light at the tunnel is the left hand side better

@BRED510 Год назад

Looks great, nice to see the progress!

@christopherford5398 Год назад

Nice to see some w123 content again I know it will be a long time but nice to see it up and running on the road but enjoying see work progress

@CortinasAndClassics Год назад

Excellent work Matt, I am really enjoying your work on the Merc. Superb.

@andyarmstrong1493 Год назад

Excellent from title to outro! To produce work like this in a freezing driveway is amazing. To see a talented amateur tackle work that many professionals would run away from is terrific. Can't wait to see that outer wing going on. Matt, many thanks.

@cornishrider Год назад

Probably my favourite on the fleet so always a enjoy the videos, can't wait until her maiden voyage!

@noexpensespentstudios Год назад

That's a nice tidy job for working in those conditions and that welding mask/hood combo is ideal for the job, wish I'd had those instead of the big bulky mask when doing this job on the Maestro. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the repairs as you work your way through them.

@jo_clarke1960 Год назад

Great to see the old girl getting some love, it was a vid on it which brought me to the channel. Not too big a list now, should be pretty quick, ready for the summer shows. Not sure what year tho'... 🤔 😁 👍

@terryatkinson899 Год назад

I think Hubnut should be taking notes re the welding here... outside in the elements, just giving it a go And getting it done bit by bit. Mega thumbs up from me. I bet you could taste the rust, even a disposable covid mask would stop you inhaling rust/crap.

@100SteveB Год назад

I have to echo the other comments regarding being a rather brave chap tackling a job like that on the drive, in the middle of weather like we have had lately. Coming on nicely Matt, and welding from both sides is going above and beyond! Going to be plenty of strength in that. But again, well done for tackling such a job outside like that, I have a barn and a four post lift to use, and even with them i have given up such work until spring now.

@TK42138 Год назад

Good to see the Merc project progressing. 👏👏👏

@keithmatthews1673 Год назад

It's a race against time - will Furious get the 123 ship shape before the British weather claims it on behalf of the scrap man. The task is like painting the Forth Bridge but we are all rooting for him against the odds. I watch Half Ass Customs doing this sort of stuff and he has a heated workshop with every tool known to man so well done Matt for persevevance alone!!

@ninjaliam0077 Год назад

Exactly the sort of stuff im tackling on my xr3 at the minute

@oldclassiccarUK Год назад

Good progress, I've always liked 123s - now I know better where to look closely if I ever decide to take the plunge with one!!

@Phiyedough Год назад

It's good that you can still get those repair panels. I'm doing similar work on my LDV Convoy van but there is nothing available for those.

@AliMackMechanical Год назад

Doing a great job Matt to remove the old under seal I use an old wood chisel. It gets rid of the major parts then I hit it with the grinder I hate welding upside down. I was working outside it's 3degs C lol I decided I would come in and have tea break.👌👍

@tristanpage6805 Год назад

Great content. Very brave for a driveway repair. Look forward to the next.

@dumpybulb Год назад

11:41 - Darth Furious Welding..... 🤣🤣

@GentilsGarage Год назад

Well done and kudos for doing this at this time of the year. Looking forward to the outer panel job and that will be a bit harder to do, judging on my personal experience. But, once done, it’ll be very rewarding

@LeakSprungGarage Год назад

Well done Matt, your welding has come a long way going back through the playlist. Nice work indeed!

@alastairwilson457 Год назад

Brilliant progress Matt 👏 👌

@pianoboogie51 Год назад

Well done, a load of work you've done

@davecoleman7431 Год назад

Done really well Matt Have you got to do the other side as well Great series on the old merc Can’t wait to see the next video

@furiousdriving Год назад

Luckily thy other side looks pretty solid

@jusb1066 Год назад

@@furiousdriving hopefully not famous last words?

@sarahmerritt7607 Год назад

So entertaining to watch!, I'm sure you could be a stand up comic!😂, your enthusiasm is great, I have been in that same situation as you outside in the cold & damp doing bodywork many a time!,& will probably do many more!, just so you know that is the wheel tub area, inner & outer wheeltub panels, so the inner wheeltub meets the boot floor & the outer wheeltub panel meets the wing.👍

@backyardcreator2170 Год назад

About to tackle this job on my diesel swapped 230 here in the USA. Looking forward to the next video!

@davidmurphy1013 Год назад

Really enjoying seeing the Mercedes back on the channel. Your doing a great job.

@benjones1917 Год назад

Fantastic work Matt! Seeing you working outside in the cold gives me the motivation to roll around on my driveway and get my fleet up to scratch. No excuses 😂

@RogueRestorationsLTD Год назад

Excellent work will be a lovely classic when its finished god speed!!

@janvanwees8143 Год назад

You are really getting good at this!

@skodakatie7341 Год назад

Well done, that welding work looks very strong, the Mercedes will be back on the road soon hopefully ❤.

@chrismaguire719 Год назад

Great job Matt. I’m currently still on with my w140 . I was going to stop working on it over the winter but want it back on the road for next year. 👍👍

@jaggass Год назад

Good job Matt. Always liked W123's.

@mikeburnitt403 Год назад

Another excellent video, but please can you start laying the paint on in 4 or 5 thin layers, it will dry quicker, etch into the metal better and give a much better finish.

@simonreid6343 Год назад

Just a tip Matt, you should try using a cutting disc instead of a grinding disc when cutting out metal. A cutting disc is a lot thinner so cuts easier, faster and creates less sparks. Hopefully this will help with grinder fatigue 👍🏼 Love the honest content

@furiousdriving Год назад

That was a cutting disk

@simonreid6343 Год назад

@@furiousdriving it looked too thick to be a cutting disc, normally a cutting disc is only a couple of millimetres thick. Sorry just thought it would help you out

@furiousdriving Год назад

@@simonreid6343 no worries, must be the camera as these are only about 3mm

@nevasgarage7885 Год назад

I use 1mm discs, best for cuting with cordless grinder

@Daz_Stap Год назад

I have been saying ages that I'd love to learn how to weld a car up and that I may just buy a cheap car that needs welding as a good way to learn. Then my day van fails an MOT and needs a stack of welding. Great opportunity! Errr no, I chickened out. So I take my hat off to you Matt for your have a go attitude. Looking forward to the next instalment.

@kevinnye5132 Год назад

The last time I saw anyone wearing protective headgear like that Matt was on the roof of reactor No4 at Chernobyl 😂 and you looked just as scary. Good to see you back doing the W123 again 👌🏻 and yeah definitely a full cafetière day , gosh your so posh 😁😉👍🏻.

@bobjohnson1587 Год назад

Lol!

@mikes747 Год назад

Be interesting to see how much original merc you have left when this is all done! You're a braver man than me for taking on all that welding and fabrication!

@chrisstuart9425 Год назад

Lovely job Matt 👍 It's coming on🙂

@T16MGJ Год назад

There's an immense satisfaction in doing jobs like this with limited non-professional kit at one's disposal. Good progress. One question, the mat you used to kneel on. What's it called? I too have been out in the cold but brilliant winter sunshine on my knees working inside my MG's wheel arches. My old knee joints do not like being in that position too long. They are old though and have been abused over many years cycling but also from kick starting ancient Motor Cycles stubbornly refusing to start. Pleased with the end result though.

@scottstrails9369 Год назад

Handy video,cover all the glass up quick with all the grinding sparks about …saves rusty spotted glass and graunchy windscreen later on

@Bucharestguidedtours Год назад

Great progress on the big Merc. Best wishes from us.

@eddiej1980 Год назад

Great job but the only thing that gives me the fear. Get the rear door open when using the grinder. One slip and the door has a slot in it rather than the grinder slipping into fresh air

@davidcooke6803 Год назад

Well done Matt, I really enjoy watching these as I am useless when it comes to any sort of mechanics so don’t even try now!

@rickydub6950 Год назад

Damn right you made some real progress 👏 looked pretty professional to me, panels fabricated expertly and welds looked good 👌 awesome work😎

@benc8386 Год назад

Great video! Looks like you did a pretty decent job there.

@LesterLovesWatches Год назад

It would be so nice for the W123 to be ready for Drive It Day April 24th.

@ukmud6218 Год назад

Feeling motivated after watching this

@SeasideGarage Год назад

impressive stuff! Hardcore to do it outside in the elements like that! :D

@NicksGarageUk Год назад

I have just built a retractable carport roof to give me a second double garage space in a similar position to where you work on the merc, I had a custom tarp made for just a few hundred, would make working in that area much nicer

@johnmarsh2078 Год назад

That was a really good job. The Merc 123 seems to be extremely well served with replacement part panels. Always a good thing when dealing with a specimen cursed with a frilly bottom!

@nobodypersonsomeone Год назад

Very impressive bodging Matt! I need to change the chassis on my disco 3 soon so I need all the motivation I can get! I do everything outside in the pissing rain as well

@garywillcox9684 Год назад

Hi Matt, admire your persistence. Happy to swap some weather, 41c in Perth too hot to do much. Watched your efforts and felt surprisingly cooler🤣

@homeworkredcard Год назад

fyi, I recently fitted a pair of front wings to mine and they were a terrible fit. iI wish i just used them to repair the old ones or spent the time finding genuine Mercedes wings. You have been warned keep up the good work!

@davidchin350 Год назад

Srop that Rust, looking good over there.

@jenny1990ization Год назад

I hope you keep the car! The w123 Mercedes is one of the best Mercedes if not the best. I have 2 w123s and they are awesome, super reliable.

@robkneen7546 Год назад

I hate say bad idea welding in winter outside 😭 but enjoying this build

@furiousdriving Год назад

Its that or not welding so here goes!

@bobjohnson1587 Год назад

Every time I see you working on this rust bucket, I thank my lucky stars that I own a Volvo 740 constructed of Zincrometal! That said, you are making progress on it. Keep at it, Matt! 😉

@furiousdriving Год назад

you know I spent lock down putting floors in my 740...? And its a galvanised car!

@bobjohnson1587 Год назад

@@furiousdriving Yes, but your wheel arches, fenders, inner fenders, etc. are good! So are mine. Solid as a rock!

@timgray3491 Год назад

Great work Matt, look forward to next time.

@anakinskywalker4113 Год назад

What an inspiration you are for taking on this challenge. Much kodus to you. 😊

@barryphillips7327 Год назад

First things first; i would NOT have cut the new panel, secondly Rust KILL ALL affected areas before fitting the new panel, the old rust IF left there could soon start to rust the new panel IF it was given a chance!! I was not saying you did anything wrong, i simply was suggesting what i would have done, but then i am No expert!!

@andyvolvo2614 Год назад

Kudos to ya, that isnt an easy job to do but you got stuck in and getting it done

@fhwolthuis Год назад

Well done, Matt. One step at a time 👍🏻

@DashCamSerbia Год назад

Nice job.

@tooslow01 Год назад

Dear Lord looks like this Mercedes was dipped in the Dead Sea. You are a brave man doing this.

@johnclarke2997 Год назад

Wonder how much of the genuine Mercedes metal will remain at the end of this project ?

@bobjohnson1587 Год назад

Stay tuned! 😉

@pvfckev8348 Год назад

A tip for tip dip use when torch is is hot it's less messy

@skyll4141 Год назад

looking good, keep up the great work

@petermarshall5932 Год назад

You could bond the inner and outer arch together.

@lukecrowley571 Год назад

Because you're such an influencer (😛), I bought a Draper 70043 wilder from your affiliate store. Have you had any problems running it on a 13A plug? The manual is very insistent that it should have a 32A plug! 😁

@martinwiltshire8764 Год назад

I do like the Rover mugs, when are you going to get some Mercedes C Class mugs?

@simonhodgetts6530 Год назад

I really admire your persistence with this car - it’ll be fabulous once it’s finished, and hopefully a keeper?

@furiousdriving Год назад

Depends, Ive never driven one!

@eimajish Год назад

@@furiousdriving am enjoying your restoration of this beauty - we have the same - 230E auto, petrol green (although wrongly, if beautifully, resprayed slightly lighter) - I drive it almost every day and it fills me with a strange joy - hope you (eventually) appreciate the same...

@leonardosimm3536 Год назад

Those battle-scarred trousers will soon be the height of fashion. At least, I'm hoping so; it would mean most of my 'wardrobe' would be fashionable for the very first time...

@PaddyWV Год назад

G'wan. You're not welding..... Again! Surely not! 😄👍

@richardbartholomew7924 Год назад

Love watching your videos mate your the best love this mercedes this car is going to look nice when done

@jusb1066 Год назад

Here's hoping that everything lines up, and brave of you to do anything in this weather I certainly am not

@bobjohnson1587 Год назад

Yes, me too! My repair 'shop' (back yard lol) is 'closed' until spring!

@tommycarradice3146 Год назад

Use 1mm cutting disc to cut not grinding disc and you'll get a quicker more accurate cut only a quid a pop

@martinmentor Год назад

Well done Matt. Progress!!!

@jonnycando Год назад

I would think…although a daft idea…but possibly…you could weld up all the spots needing it…strip the car of everything…and sand the body bare….dipping it in a car manufacturer’s galvanizing bath…..presto….you will be with the angels when it rusts again!

@EamonB Год назад

Hi Matt, came here to watch the mondeo and have been watching all your previous videos now, great work, are you welding using gas or are you going gasless?