You don't need to use the headlight wiper motor from the donor vehicle. The headlight wiper motors are all the same. What you probably will need to change is the headlight wiper arms as they are a considerably different shape on Euro-spec vehicles to US-spec...
Just watched this and it’s perfect! Beautiful upgrade over the US lights, always love EDM headlight swaps and conversions and the extra time and work you did was well worth the results! Have you considered going with clear or clear light smoked corners to complete or clean up the Euro look even further? Added Euro corners on my Saab and boy, the difference was night and day. Keep up the great work, she’s a real beauty!
Seems a u.s. phenomen such cars end on a junk yard. I had seen here another vid they drove around a HUGE yard annd "oh a F 150...look at this Barracuda..blablabla" and they passed by a 2004+ Saab 9-5 Aero in pristine condition. Scratching my head wtf
Glad I found your video. I have a w126 1991 300se and I have the standard US square headlights and I want to get the euro headlights. But I heard I had to do re wiring and I’m not the most savvy guy with cars but this should work for me!
Euro cars should use euro lights. The(ir) usa-pendant had have often only sealed beams whose are something between full dark and candlelights. And the original looks far better. The same applies for the long bumpers and the side markers.
I don't know Mike, but even when the cars were in vogue, few connoisseur knew the difference between them on that model. Also, at the time, European models were cheaper and less attractive to the neurotics in the Mercedes band wagon. Job well done though, won't say I can do it. Your new 560SEL rocks, and my favorite Not a friend of 2 door cars here.
Mike, get a can of BullFrog Electronic Cleaner will keep corrosion off the contacts in the plug, best contract cleaner I have found. You can find it on amazon.
You need to go back and get is those European bumpers front and rear - those also are worth a bunch of $$, The headlamp wipers/washers work when the headlamps are ON and you use the washer function of the wipers. It also is best to remove those arms and cycle them once removed to make sure they are in proper time. There are many other very valuable parts on that Coupe in the Yard.
You showed the old lights with the hood up and the new ones with it down. I really couldn't tell any difference. Also, what was the extra wire for on the euro plug? I have always liked those sec's.
Mike I just bought a pair with euro side markers for 499.00 !! Now I'm watching this and realized the car you got these light from had the European bumpers !!! You should of grabbed them !
I recently got an AKASO 4K Sports Action Camera off of Amazon and it's been pretty good. It's also a lot cheaper than the gopro. Some people prefer it over the gopro in fact. Might be worth a shot.
Well Mike I would like to say that I feel totally ENLIGHTENED after watching your latest master piece it really BRIGHTENED my day 😂😂👍👍 but as for your makeup artist would you like me to fly over and give them a severe talking to because they made you look silly and I'm not aving it. 🤕 Anyway great post sugar plum Gary...... England 🇬🇧
I know this is old post but Im curious what if anything you did about the brightness of those old headlights? I have a euro spec 500 like your donor car and Im looking to upgrade the headlight bulbs. 49 bucks is insane congrats on that :) Ive seen LED bulbs available but when I ask they dont seem to know the difference between Euro spec and US spec, Im prety sure there may be some wiring issues any thoughts?
The small parking light bulb in the Euro lamps - that grey wire he removed can be hooked to the parking lamp circuit and they would also work with the parking lamps.
You asked for our opinion, but I will probably get bounced off of comments forever... to be perfectly honest, I did not notice diddly-sh*t difference between Euro and US versions. But I enjoyed the video anyway. 😁👍
Mike, for the love of God, if you ever come across another set of euro headlights at that junkyard please snag them and I will drive to you and pick them up. I'm serious. I have a Euro 500 SEC with American headlights! It was imported late 84 and the feds changed the rear bumper and the headlights. What a pisser.
Oh Mike: Keep the stock Chrome wheels. Also 👍 turn on the headlights see the difference. Question can you put LED bulbs in headlights? I put LED bulbs in my Honda’s. Better visibility.
Although a beautiful car, sadly in the past 10 years those SECs have flooded the market with the passing of retired owners who were in their prime in the mid 80s, and have stagnated if not decreased in value. At around 1500$ and growing, a set of Euro lights is just too much for the overall resale value.
@@MonkeyWrenchMike Well, the fact that you love working on these Mercedes I think qualifies you as one. BTW, congratulations on receiving your first paycheck from RUclips. Great videos, keep up the good work!
Ok I think you need to stop with the tape and the makeup as the men in white coats will come and take you away Mike and then we won't get your videos 😂
It looks so much better Mike, & give Milly a cuddle from me. 🤗
Will do!!
Hi Mike glad you figured out those headlights she looks really good.
Randy sent me. Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦
Amazing! Thank you!!
You don't need to use the headlight wiper motor from the donor vehicle. The headlight wiper motors are all the same. What you probably will need to change is the headlight wiper arms as they are a considerably different shape on Euro-spec vehicles to US-spec...
Just watched this and it’s perfect! Beautiful upgrade over the US lights, always love EDM headlight swaps and conversions and the extra time and work you did was well worth the results! Have you considered going with clear or clear light smoked corners to complete or clean up the Euro look even further? Added Euro corners on my Saab and boy, the difference was night and day. Keep up the great work, she’s a real beauty!
Yes! I’m seriously thinking about switching the corners!!
Mike loved you and Randy that was some very funny stuff 😂😂😂.
Thanks Monty!
Back when the "cash for clunkers" was on, many of these wonderful cars were ruined and left to decay or be crushed in a salvage yard.
Seems a u.s. phenomen such cars end on a junk yard. I had seen here
another vid they drove around a HUGE yard annd "oh a F 150...look at
this Barracuda..blablabla" and they passed by a 2004+ Saab 9-5 Aero
in pristine condition. Scratching my head wtf
Mike the lights looks awesome, BUT you didn't show us the lights on!! 😮 Oh ooh... 😂😂
Glad I found your video. I have a w126 1991 300se and I have the standard US square headlights and I want to get the euro headlights. But I heard I had to do re wiring and I’m not the most savvy guy with cars but this should work for me!
Thank you mike. Kept me sane with my extraction
Mike, put a little oil on electrical connectors and they go on so much easier.
Euro cars should use euro lights. The(ir) usa-pendant had have often only
sealed beams whose are something between full dark and candlelights.
And the original looks far better. The same applies for the long bumpers
and the side markers.
Hi Mike; Enjoy your channel contents, I love Mercedes to.. I almost bought a 80’s Diesel Mercedes years ago. 👍 keep up the good work.
Great upload Mike. Missed the "Life Stories with Mike and Randy" though! lol. Keep up the good work!
I don't know Mike, but even when the cars were in vogue, few connoisseur knew the difference between them on that model. Also, at the time, European models were cheaper and less attractive to the neurotics in the Mercedes band wagon. Job well done though, won't say I can do it. Your new 560SEL rocks, and my favorite Not a friend of 2 door cars here.
SEC is by far my favorite Mercedes model. Best looking one is the blue one from The movie Roadhouse.
BTW - the VIN tag in the drivers door jamb has the production date of your car.
Mike, get a can of BullFrog Electronic Cleaner will keep corrosion off the contacts in the plug, best contract cleaner I have found. You can find it on amazon.
So will dielectric grease (bulb grease)
Mike, the you do have good eye for rebuildable Benz.
You need to go back and get is those European bumpers front and rear - those also are worth a bunch of $$, The headlamp wipers/washers work when the headlamps are ON and you use the washer function of the wipers. It also is best to remove those arms and cycle them once removed to make sure they are in proper time. There are many other very valuable parts on that Coupe in the Yard.
I have the front bumper. The rear had a stripped and rusty bolt I couldn’t get off...
It's about time you shined a light on that subject. (chuckle)
You showed the old lights with the hood up and the new ones with it down. I really couldn't tell any difference. Also, what was the extra wire for on the euro plug? I have always liked those sec's.
Mike I just bought a pair with euro side markers for 499.00 !! Now I'm watching this and realized the car you got these light from had the European bumpers !!! You should of grabbed them !
I did! I have the front Euro bumper. It needs a bit of work but it’s good!!
@@MonkeyWrenchMike just one more thing I gotta get to be cool like mike!
Love the Benz. He reminds me of Willam.
Nice!! You should grab the bumper too!
I recently got an AKASO 4K Sports Action Camera off of Amazon and it's been pretty good. It's also a lot cheaper than the gopro. Some people prefer it over the gopro in fact. Might be worth a shot.
I’ll take a look! Thanks Keil!
Good work teacher
Great audio Mike!! Love the video!!
Thanks Randy!!
Great Video Mike Looks Amazing..
Well Mike I would like to say that I feel totally ENLIGHTENED after watching your latest master piece it really BRIGHTENED my day 😂😂👍👍 but as for your makeup artist would you like me to fly over and give them a severe talking to because they made you look silly and I'm not aving it. 🤕 Anyway great post sugar plum Gary...... England 🇬🇧
Thanks Gary!
She is looking beautiful 😯😯🙃🙃🙃
The car or Mike when wearing makeup?
I know this is old post but Im curious what if anything you did about the brightness of those old headlights? I have a euro spec 500 like your donor car and Im looking to upgrade the headlight bulbs. 49 bucks is insane congrats on that :) Ive seen LED bulbs available but when I ask they dont seem to know the difference between Euro spec and US spec, Im prety sure there may be some wiring issues any thoughts?
100% better! Good job! 😁
Great fine! Looking 👍
Great job Mike, but how did you get the black eye? LOL
Bar fight with a BMW enthusiast! Lol
So what doesn't work on the euro light now it's got one connection missing?
The small parking light bulb in the Euro lamps - that grey wire he removed can be hooked to the parking lamp circuit and they would also work with the parking lamps.
eurocarman fairly insignificant impact then, that's good to know.
Mike, what kind of process should I follow for spray painting my headlight washer arms ??? Any advice and/or processings of do's and don'ts?
Lightly sand, and use very light coats!!
@@MonkeyWrenchMike Thank you sir. I will do. Do you recommend about 600 grit wet/dry sand paper?
Where did you insert the wires?
Mike you didn't check if the headlights worked, do they?
I'm ready to install mine
but do not have this 6 pin connectors :(
There’s a website that gives you the part number. Not expensive at all.
@@MonkeyWrenchMike where ? post there pls..
thanks !
Becaming a beauty
Mercedes Mike is back!
You asked for our opinion, but I will probably get bounced off of comments forever... to be perfectly honest, I did not notice diddly-sh*t difference between Euro and US versions. But I enjoyed the video anyway. 😁👍
Never understood that US spec headlights. Luckily you can replace them.
Mike, for the love of God, if you ever come across another set of euro headlights at that junkyard please snag them and I will drive to you and pick them up. I'm serious. I have a Euro 500 SEC with American headlights! It was imported late 84 and the feds changed the rear bumper and the headlights. What a pisser.
Will do! I’ll definitely keep an eye out for you.
Gorgeous!!
So.. What do the gray cable you left out do?
It’s for the “city lights” used in Europe.
Did they work?
very nice mike
Cool video 🙌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
But do the lights work
hi mike. why don't you take us to a copart walkaround searching for mercedes and bmw. with your sense of humor it's going to be great fun.
Great idea! But I think Tandy is the only person approved to do the walk arounds.
@@MonkeyWrenchMike im not sure what do you mean by "approved" .. just do it in your channel and will be great for mercedes owners.
How did Mercedes manage to sell so many s class mercs with those ugly lights, now you have changed them to eurospec its looking a lot cleaner
Now you have a Miami vice, Mercedes Benz sec
Wath about euro taillight and euro bumper?
I have rescued the front bumper from the junk yard. How are the tail lights different?
I like to know too, how are the EURO tail lights different? Every S-class car MB sold came with amber turn signal in the rear, apply to all country's.
@@Walter_Auto what link in your comment?????
So much for protector HID’s for her. *sigh*. It’s your money though
What about using working gloves ?
Just bought a box!
@@MonkeyWrenchMike Well done... now ..use them..you twat.
Oh Mike: Keep the stock Chrome wheels. Also 👍 turn on the headlights see the difference. Question can you put LED bulbs in headlights? I put LED bulbs in my Honda’s. Better visibility.
I’ll have to research that!!
Today on Monkey Wrench Mike, we welcome Seymour Buttz. lol
😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
Although a beautiful car, sadly in the past 10 years those SECs have flooded the market with the passing of retired owners who were in their prime in the mid 80s, and have stagnated if not decreased in value. At around 1500$ and growing, a set of Euro lights is just too much for the overall resale value.
You dident show them working :( :( :(
Hi Mike good video i just paid £335 pounds for a trains oil change in Cardiff South Wales u k
Ouch! $$$
10mm...ok just guessing everything on my truck seems to be a 10mm. Buy some Craigers😂
I like the original.
A face even a mother can't love plus you are all quacked up.. LOLOLOL
💯 correct!
Loved you with you’re man crush Randy. It was a lot of fun.
Mike, don't be offended ok? But seriously, are you a masochist?
I’ve been called worse, trust me!!
@@MonkeyWrenchMike Well, the fact that you love working on these Mercedes I think qualifies you as one. BTW, congratulations on receiving your first paycheck from RUclips. Great videos, keep up the good work!
Ok I think you need to stop with the tape and the makeup as the men in white coats will come and take you away Mike and then we won't get your videos 😂
You’re probably right...