The real way to future proof a classic Benz W123 // SOUP Classic Motoring 56
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- This video is all about beating rust by recreating underbody parts in stainless steel to future proof a car for many miles, and winters to come. There’s some cool fuel assembly fabrication, brake line flaring, axle removal and refurb tips, and motivation for those stormy winter days when you’re trapped in the garage. There's some blackcurrant jam too ;)
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This has to be one of the most well-shot, well-voiced-over, well-scored, car repair videos I've ever seen. That stop motion is so damn satisfying to watch! Cheers on some truly fantastic shop work AND movie-making. You are truly an artisan.
_blushing_
And that's why i just had to subscribe .
Well done 👍👍👍
I agree completely. I don't know how he manages to stop himself from working just to take all the shots. . I've done a few videos. But when I do videos the job takes me so much longer!
I was sitting here just hoping I still access to a CNC laser cutting machine to draw those parts and cut them for you!
After a 12 hour shift and a glass of Riesling in my hand, this upload couldn't of had any better timing, thank you!
Riesling, great choice.
@@lanigaca Thank you. Generally, any cold and dry white wine will do me justice on a day like this, but lately Riesling has been my go-to. :)
So this is where the cultured people hang out lol
I find myself watching these for the epic film-making as much as the cars. Cheers George 🍻
There's so much I'd make better if I could Dan, thanks for all the support, always makes me smile.
Ronald Finger brought me here from his channel as a reccommendation. He was right. The production and stop motion and everything are top. And I'm not even really a car guy, but these videos are so interesting I can't look away.
Best thing I could hear, and Ronnie did us both a favour :)
Absolutely love this channel. There's so much love put into the restoration and vlog production.
I've got so much to give 😁
@@soupclassicmotoring, that's good. We're takers. Beautiful work and presentation.
This is just poetry !
Poetry in stop-motion!
Well...
I was about to say something smart... but you just did it for me 👍👍👍
Motion to stop poetry? 😋
the stop motion in this one is ace. you're not just getting better at working on cars.
Thanks man, couple of new tech issues in this one, but there's a cool story behind them I'll tell you behind the scenes :)
It’s worth pointing out to anyone who is NOT in Ireland just how horrible the weather has been, as always George I am very impressed at your commitment to working in adverse weather conditions. The fuel pump/filter/accumulator assembly looks identical to the 1977 W123 280e that I had a few years ago, I looked back at some photos to confirm. I’m my case I had to change the accumulator to fix a hot start issue, and then I had to change the old pump after accidentally fuelling with an E20 ethanol/petrol mix which caused no end of problems. Great to see you doing such a conscientious job there, this car will live another 30 years for sure.
Cheers Andy. Sure if you stopped because of the weather here you wouldn't get much done would you. I hear we're not out of it yet. Good job on with the ethanol mix ;) Thanks for the confirmation on the fuel assembly and the kind words.
When i saw that Range restoration I just thought I wish there was a w123 one like that on RUclips. Luckily, you have one. Great stuff
your wish is my command. Looking forward to piecing all of these W123 episodes together. Thanks Mario
I have to congratulate you on this series of videos.. not only is the subject matter interesting to us car buffs, but the time lapse/stop motion sequences of disassembly and reassembly of components and your witty commentaries is absolutely brilliant!
As well as the very cool music... genius..👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks Miguel, so long as it brings a bit of detail I'm happy. Thanks for the kind words :)
SOUP . Classic Motoring
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And the Oscar goes to the guy who has the best cinematography on you tube, and won’t lecture me on being a asshole for eating a hamburger with a glass of cows milk. Love it!!
oh my eyes, you made asshole go into them! 😁
Love the fact: ordinary tools, available materials and creativity. Love it!
SOUP - in real life.
Cheers from Connecticut USA 🇺🇸 I teach photography at a local high school and I share your channel with my students who are both into cars and photography because they are truly amazing.... I just filled my argon CO2 tank to weld the floors on my Datsun 240z.... you inspire me to put in a few hours in the shed as often as I can.....keep up the amazing content! Cheers Matt!,,
lol no way! I'm honoured. I hope you point out my issues with exposure and colour rendition. I just got a new [to me] 5D, the less than smooth transitions in the section where I'm stripping the fuel assembly at first, are down to not realising that unlike the 7D the 5 takes a 16:9 still if the shutter is actuated in video mode. I got a bit of a fright when I got inside after the days work and had to get inventive to match full frames with intermittent cropped ones :)
The sugar bowl died a noble death. Cheers George; another classic from Classic.
It can't fatten anybody anymore ;)
No joke at all, this is one of the best channels i know. I never comment, but this needs to be said. I love watching your videos and learn a lot too. The Editing is on point and the cinematics are beautiful!
Thanks a lot for making these videos, i am very happy every time you upload a new video!
Thanks for taking the time! It helps. 🍻
That brake line flaring tool is fantastic. I done all my brake lines on my E36. Definitely recommend this tool.
Yep it works. You need one for each size though if you have more than one type of line ;)
Your craziness is so delightful to watch.
I didn't have to try to look disturbed 😅
THIS is restoration!! A full tour of technological history is what it feels like
Genius idea upcycling the sugar bowl!
Love that there is zero compromise to make the car essentially better than when it came out of the factory.
Keep it up George 😎
lots of compromise, but if I can help it... Thanks Dom :)
these videos are totally unique and the quality of content is sky high. Im a vintage Merc man but if this was a 1950's toaster restoration id still watch it. great
lol on the lookout for a '50's toaster now. Thanks for that 😁
You've done a great job of the stainless brackets and the brake lines.
To answer your question I'm in the garage from 6am to 7am every weekday and a few hours in the evenings if I have time, its what's got me to the point I'm at.
I'm glad the weathers improved and you can get some jobs finished!
Fair play Jim. I have to poke at you every once in a while to make sure there are no slackers ;)
Channel has such a unique feel. It's so refreshing to watch something that isn't just people chasing BHP or complaining about the price of parts of crashed supercars.
I didn't buy the cheapest ________ . [couldn't afford it] 😅
Fantastic. Even though the stop motion must be a pain, I'm so glad you persist. Thank you.
you Sir, are a true eclectic...never change..voted most enjoyable to watch in my house..you got my vote...
Legend!
Ahh Bosch KJet.
My one true love.
Last time I asked Bosch about remanning a fuel distributor they told me to kick rocks.
If you need one done for this car and can't get it done where you live, there's a guy named Larry and his company is CIS Flow Tech in Alabama USA.
It cost me ~$400 to get mine remanned by Larry. It really cost me $900, because I had to buy a new one after I messed up mine trying to do it myself.
Thanks for the tip, touch wood this one is rock steady so far. I'll make a note of CIS. :)
6.12 moment of the gromit finding its new home - utterly adorable x So cute!
Just binged all your videos... only problem is that I’ve caught up and have to view in real time! Love the videos inspired me to get out and put the engine in my bay window vdub.... getting some of those thermal overalls!
Well, now that you've finished them all, you have time between them to get something done!
haha, Mykl don't burn anyone too hard. Thanks al1690, I'll try get them out as quick as I can. The engine in the Dub comes out so easily after a little strip, good luck with it.
Didn’t take it as a burn the motors in now and looking fresh! And keep going at the pace you’re going the videos wouldn’t be the same if you were rushing. Good things come to those who wait and all that and it shows you’re doing the cars justice too!
@@Erniebus That's good! It wasn't intended as a burn. Just that now you have the inspiration, and no back catalog of _SOUP_ to distract you!
One word came to mind when I saw your videos on the W123, skilful. You are really talented with your car repair and your film making. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.
"This has to be one of the most well-shot, well-voiced-over, well-scored, car repair videos I've ever seen. That stop motion is so damn satisfying to watch! Cheers on some truly fantastic shop work AND movie-making. You are truly an artisan."
SAME HERE!!!!!! Been working on MB's for many years, and am very impressed with your work.
Mercedes + your style of video = heaven
I think people from the movie business should hire you, your content is a visual treat. Massive respect. 👍👍👍
A great video on w123 repairs. Im a Mercedes enthusiast and have had w123s, w201s, and currently own several w126s and w210s. The last of the proper Mercedes engineered cars. It is great satisfaction on repairing and getting the desired results on these old timers. Great video and learning guide. Keep these cars alive.....Mercedes are pushing plastic jelly moulded battery powered rubbish on the roads in 15 years or so.....
Your fabrication skills are on point. The challenge is re-creating
Excellent work, nicest merc getting the best care and attention it deserves, at the hands of a man with admirable enthusiasm.
Just a little more ironing out. Bodywork will be rolling resto stuff. Hope you're good. Head down ;)
In the very words of the one and only Sir Billie Connolly ... “ahhh the wonderful madness of the man who works alone ...”
Some mighty fine knolling at 13:27 😍. As always a great episode. 👍🏻
Had to look that up 😅 Thanks man
Sir, I stand and salute you on behalf of the thousands of people who watched this video who had NO IDEA how much work was involved in their production.
Whoever disliked you video had clicked the wrong button, or very stupid. My hat is truly off to you. all the best form Namibia.
Hey! Thanks Maurice, mad to hear from Namibia. Bet the cars last longer there!
I like 👍 this chanal,2 weeks ago accedentli I buy a w123. 1982. Mill168k. In the car action . i need rebuild the engine . also need new ignition switch.and plus ➕ I'm going to do my self as I can for my retirement.thank you for this chanal lm lirning.
That's great, congratulations on the new classic and good luck with the work. Happy miles :)
your stainless steel bending on the vise was stellar..bravo...
Thank you very much!
Sir, whenever you win an award for the best documentary, please do not forget to mention that I was one of the first to nominate you!
lol 🍻
There several Tv programs from BBC and other national stations in Europe that changed how we view and share culture. UK programs that has influenced Denmark to a visible degree is Paddington bear, the great British bake off and Grand designs. I honestly believe that this program series could be added to this list in the future, at least in Scandinavia where TV culture is very close to the British and where there has been a boom in slow-tv the last 10 years.
I am sure that Danish and Norwegian national television is already looking for the Nordic SOUP, because this is a game changer like Paddington bear was.
This video is insane. This channel is insane. The photography is insane.
You talking about getting back on the restoration horse with your projects spurred me on to get back into the garage to carry on with my 1981 Yamaha RD350LC resto that I started at the beginning of lockdown, but has recently stalled. Back in the swing now and maybe, just maybe the engine will go in next weekend! Thank you. 👍
It's getting there, George. Slowly but surely!
I hear you about the electrolytic corrosion! The doors on the JK Wrangler are mild steel with aluminium hinges. They used to just assemble them, then prime & paint, but any gap or later damage & you start getting corrosion. And there is a point near the pivot that gets almost no primer, let alone paint... Latter models have a rubber gasket from the factory there as the paint over the hinges blisters & comes off from the corrosion. I pulled mine off last year, (when I switched to tube doors for the summer), and cleaned, primed & painted _all_ the surfaces, (door & hinges), before reassembling them. Should be all good now!
Next up are the front uni joints, as they are cactus, (again). They arrived yesterday so maybe this weekend! But I do want to clean up the axles, & give them and the new unis some paint to prevent further surface rust, so time might not be on my side, since it's also my daily driver...
Sounds like a good fix on the doors. Mother nature will find a way to start taking everything back eventually. Take me back to the Lotus, it's about 85% Ireland proof ;) Good luck with the joints!
I'm enjoying the series so much. I realized just now as well that there's a 'Tony Hart' -ness to these films. kudos.
Wish this bloke can restore my own W123. Amazing work.
Wow, terrific camera work on this episode! I hope it was fun to create, it sure was a joy to watch!
Difficult one this one, not being able to really finish any one job. But I find the ones I know are going to be difficult to make an episode out of, are the ones that end up making people smile the most. Thanks Daniel :)
Best video yet. Great content and good vibes.
Glad :) Thanks
That was amazing camera work and great to watch - I need a new project!
Yes you do! Thanks David
utterly phenomenal George! Every time i watch one of your videos I want clap at the end
Fancy a job as appreciation coordinator Matt?
@@soupclassicmotoring I'm not going to be able to coordinate a lot from my sofa :-) I can however tell other people about your channel...and clap.
Putting the 'coach' back into coach-building! Where else can you get entertainment, information, philosophy & art in a workshop? A masterpiece George.
You have inspired me to get started on my '77 BMW R100RS! Thanks much 👍
"Don't fight it"...words to live by.
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Hey George, I just wanted to let you know how inspiring your whole mantra of just getting to work is for me. I spent the last two years building my own big shop to work on my own vehicles in, and I found it very difficult to change from carpentry work back to working on vehicles. Getting older may be part of it? Well watching your videos gave me the gung ho I needed and now I'm back to my car and bike projects that I've been waiting to tear into for 2 years. I went from a 1 car garage where I restored a 1978 Celica to a 30x50 heated shop built by hand by me and a friend! It's a dream come true and I'm so excited to start on a 1988 RX7 as my next car resto.
Keep up the good work :)
I might have said this before, but your videos are just lovely.
This is therapeutic... pure ecstasy.
I'm not even sure where to start with this comment... I still can't quite believe the quality of your videos. I live in NI and am restoring a couple of old cars myself, but mine are Japanese and a couple of decades younger than this old girl (still equally as rusty and neglected though). I also don't have anywhere near the amount of skill that you do, both in the craftsmanship and the production of these videos. I WISH that I could document the process of my restorations like this; I wish that I had the time and the skill for that. Your content is absolutely superb, the stop-motion is mind blowing! Keep up the awesome work!
Got a little too excited to work on my w124 and threw the back out 😂. Oh well. Thanks for the inspiration, and I’ll be back under there in a week or so. Driveline discs, trans mount, new exhaust, lower wire harness rebuild. Good times!
Animation is spot on!
It's a learning curve. Thanks Emils
Perfect antidote to a crap day George - thank you mate 🙂👍
Happy to help lol, thanks man
Wonderful work sir. I have owned W123 a coupe since 2009 and spent many hours learning my way around the car and have recently replaced it with an identical car that was restored professionally on 2012 which I have been through with a fine toothcomb. My only suggestion is AQUASTEEL as a rust converter as i have tried many and spent hundreds but aquasteel is the real deal. Used in the shipping industry and doubles up a s primer for whatever you want to use a finish (POR15 etc). I have also learnt that when you take anything off the car from brake pipe holders to shocks or bumpers, its best to replace all the bolts and screws with stainless as this makes any further work a doddle done the line. Love the stop frame work and I am a photographer an commend you on your lighting. Fabulous work
Poetry in motion. Much love from Galway, keep up the good work ♥️
Poetry in _stop_ motion!
I see what you did there 😂
lol, thanks lads
lots of stuff i need to do on my motorcycle,i need more videos with your positive energy to find courage to go out there!
This channel is a sleeper. I love this! Many thanks🙏
The sequence at 4:52 has got to be one of my favorite stop-action that you've done. Bravo.
The bracket... I really like it too. Took on a little life of it's own. I won't ruin it by pointing out all the little technical probs with it. Thanks David.
@@soupclassicmotoring maybe you could make another video out of explaining the technical issues.. I found your video where you explained the effort involved in the shots very interesting. thanks for all your hard work.
@@kingoffifa The issue behind that particular thing is something I'd like to talk about. Nothing public planned yet but you never know.
Genius stopmotion.. it's like watching Wallace & gromit without the anthropomorphized claymation
-20 5 foot snow drifts and frost bite is my excuse. When I was 20...YES!
Now I'm 45...your mad if you think i'm sucking it up. Wood fire and whiskey until Spring
Ok take a few hours off ;) 🥃cheers Jeremy
@@soupclassicmotoring Thanks! now I don't feel as bad about wimping out.
Great craftsmanship and excellent video production. Very enjoyable !
The only thing that stops me from working on my cars..-is you! I just have to watch your videos ❤️
I'm lovin' this part refurbishing.
Right before I knock off to bed. Going to have to wait until tomorrow. You rock dude keep up the good work.
Thanks man, back at you, stay with it :)
@@soupclassicmotoring will do. Though no videos from me for the next quite a while.
5.10 was magic😀. Love the music love the stop motion it’s great to see it being a mechanic. I feel your satisfaction for the stainless parts made. Inspiring man. Keep her lit
Great words coming from a professional, thanks Paul :)
SOUP! Put the patreon link in the discription!
Great stuff as usual!
thanks man, I'm my own worst enemy
Brilliant episode, well worth waiting for 👍🏻
Cheers SC :)
yay another freaking awesome vid from soup
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The most incredible tear down video I've ever seen. Hands down
Thanks for the kick up the arse, got outside and did a bit of work on the Jag! love watching you doing what you do
Thank you for this video. I am currently restorating a w123 300D 1979 and love your videos. at 3:35 I used an Adblue socket to remove this strainer. It has a flat socket side so you wont spin. 9:10 ep90 is fine I use 75w90 also fine.
Without seeing the video
the best way to future proof a car : galvanise it in a bath after a rigourous de rusting :)
Oh yeah and that some top notch video editing thank you for putting that much effort into it
Thanks for the support, and yeah I'll take a foray into galvanising sooner or later. It's all growing :)
wonderful viewing, thank you Soup :0)
Thanks Jonny
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Inspiration pure.
love it :)
An absolute epic again, I love it when your notification pop's up it makes my day 👍 best channel on RUclips by a mile 🏁🏁🏁
Thanks man. Only sorry I can't make it more often. Must try harder :)
Good on ya, George b'y. You're a man of no excuses! It took me friggin days and immeasurable cursing to get a good flare years ago. All the lube in the world doesn't replace finesse and experience. Excellent work on your lines, hope it continues to go smoothly!
Love these videos. Something about this guy's voice just screams that he would be a blast to sit down with over a pint of beer...or three.
Yeah one's just teasing your liver 🍻
Best video I have seen on a topic like this. No self-promoting bullshit; beautiful stop motion shots well choreographed and voiced by the most suitable and satisfying voice over possible. It takes abnout 20 seconds to get used to that accent and then you are just mesmerized into watching, absorbing, and learning whatever the video is talking about. I say that in this way because the viewer could be the least interested in this topic, but it is so damn well made, that even someone not interested in replacing old Mercedes plumbing, or why it needs to be replaced, or worse: why the hell does it matter to them in the first place, will all take a seat and get glued to the screen and come out learning something they had never thought they'd learn. All due to this magical presentation. Kudos, man. This is (again) the best made video I have seen. Bravo!
I have subscribed, and I will be coming back often!
I found your channel and was inspired to begin working on my own 300D w123. love your camera work
Glad to hear it, thanks and stick with it :)
Love your work, mate. It's so pleasant and relaxing watching all those parts make themselves. You'll be happy to hear that it's raining here Down Under and the bushfire smoke has gone. For the time being, anyway. So now I'm going out to the shed and do stuff, inspired by your example. After a cup of tea, anyway...
Glad you're getting some relief down there, that rain must be glorious. Enjoy the cuppa :)
Your cinematography skills are amazing. Love your work
Cheers Richard
Your hard work will be paid!
Warm wheaten bread , loads of butter and some home made jam . Beautiful !
perfect
this is dope my guy. just came across your channel, came for the car, staying for the quality of the vids.. a real pleasure to watch, im sure they take forever to make but damn it really is wonderful.
Love watching and listening to your videos, at no point did I want to skip through or watch anything else... Please keep up the great work and G'day from Australia
nice work - spurred me on to the W108
I want one so badly!
I love these updates ... the 'Bob Ross' of restoration ...
Thanks NJ
Well said at the end. Motivating and remember the same feeling.
Got to keep on moving. Cheers J
Great viewing as usual! I enjoyed the comparison of new stainless brackets vs old ones. Benz is looking better all the time. Would like to see some videos of it driving when you are done.
You got it. Quietly piecing together some driving shot ideas in my head all the time. Thanks Alex
Lovely Jubbly, amazing editing.
Cheers Paul
God Bless you, man. That's all I can say. I am speechless.
Thank you 🍻
Excellent videos excellent mechanic excellent performance
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you