MWM is making the W124 Estate nice and building a legacy...putting it back on the road is a grand plan by MWM..kudos to his enthusiasm and dedication. The AMG big wheel is nice to see but it might pose a danger on wet road, beside higher fuel consumption for consideration🎉😂
Im happy that the wagon is getting new parts your videos are interesting I learn something new every day for tires in the front 225/50 R 17 and for the rear 235/50 R 17 that would look really awesome
BOO on you.I spit a sip of my favorite beverage, at the wheel reveal. That was hideous, but at the end all is forgiven. Aside from that ,great car ,love it.
You got me! Be careful if you're gonna fit the super wide wheels, they may chafe against the brake lines or stabilizer bar etc on the inside. But I suspect you're gonna fit the shallow AMG's huh? which could turn out ok, but the ride will always be best on the original 15" wheels. She's coming along nicely Mike, can't believe you got all those parts for $100, that's a steal dude. Speakers need attention next? I owned a S124 for years but never knew how the mirror comes apart until today. 👍😎
Dad was stationed at Harlingen AFB in the fifties and I lived there from July 54 til mid 57. I don't remember anything from that time period. I like the original rims.
Wheels are a certainly preference and I agree with you my man; I like the smaller OEM old school style so much more but those AMG rims are HOT. Regardless, look at that beautiful wagon!!!! Well done Mike
Pilot sports are great and I went back and for on them. Lately, I really like the Conintental ExtremContact DWS 06+. Really nice riding and handling tire. For my area, the all seasons were the way to go.
I have a definite soft spot for all the W124 series of cars. I had a 93 with the 2.8 and loved it. Unfortunately it got rear ended - however the car is in a safe place to get repaired some day. Mine also had the funny cup holders on the door - always guessed it was a dealer add-on. It also had chrome trim around the fenders. I was afraid to pull it off just because of what I would find underneath. Luckily it turned out ok and I was able to buff the light scratches off Wonderful videos you have. I enjoy your humor and what you do. Keep it up.
Also, I really like your videos. You got a great personality without being a fake entertainer like some of the auto fixer guys who impersonate stand up comedians.
Maybe it's a smart move to team up with Mark from Young timer garage: he can source rare parts and repair old stuff and in return he loves wheels with questionable design 😁😁
hey Mike definitely 💯 check the fuse for the power antenna. the old one probably broke and kept running and would kill the battery so they pulled the fuse to it. and a lot of BMW and Mercedes power antennas only work when you're on FM or AM.. will stay down when CD or cassette is on .
The original wheels look great maybe just a higher profile tire to fill up the wheel arches a bit more. She's sitting a bit weird maybe the suspension geometry is off.
W124 wagons had a sleeker look than their successor. Can’t believe you found a black on black 124 wagon. Very cool. Nice to see all the little fixes coming together to bring it back to its self.
To be honest Mike, I like the wheels you have on it now, but the ones I think would look even better on that wagon are the bundt pan wheels from Janis.
I love Harlingen. I went there to visit the CAF Museum back when they were stationed there. I went in February and the weather was great. It was fun seeing all the snowbird transplants from Wisconsin there. That was back when FiFi and many other big birds from the CAF were there before they moved to Midland.
You scared me with the wheels at the first of the video. I was thinking the heat might have gotten to you! Choosing wheels can be a stressful thing. If you get the right ones it can make all the difference. I am sure you will make a great choice!
I knew it, lol..... This was hilarious! Love it! You're my new favorite channel. Keep up the amazing work of transforming these rides and giving them new life. Say hello to Lolla, Benz, and Beamer for me!!
Mike the wonder wagon is coming out great , You should have snagged some speaker grill covers too when you were at the junk yard. I still say stay with the stock wheels.
Great video Mike. Wanted to let you know that I think your suspension is too high. I don’t think the wagon was that high in stock form and if you do put those beefy wheels, would Steve very nice definitely need to lower a little bit.
LOL,LOL! You had me on those dollar store-looking wheels! That wagon is one of my favorites in your fleet. I don’t like all the filler in the LH rear door, it makes me wonder about the rest of the body work it had. You are an expert at finding cheap Benz parts! Peace my friend, DrRick PS: Gentle heat gun on the mirrors.
Great work you do Mike, BUT you said it, those rims are truly hideous on that wonder wagon :D Others have said it too, best going with OEM size rims, it will end up with better fuel economy and a better ride too.
Good morning sir and good to see you. I think she looks good with those rims and tires on her 🙂👍😂 No I am not mad it is all good if you went to the junkyard and got some parts for the Wonder Wagon.🙂👍
Mike if you’re interested I have a factory correct MB six disc CD changer still in the bracket from my 91 300te 4matic that I removed b4 I donated her to kars4kidz. It was working fine when I removed it.
Oem tire size for the S124 is 195/65r15, this is a 25 inch tall tire. The equivalent in 17 inch is 225/45r17 which would be fine for the front 8 inch rim. For the 9 inch rear you would need 255/40r17 to be 25 inch tall.
Yes your 17x8 are front and your 17x9 are back and the first set of numbers like 225 or 255 are the width so 255 would be wider and the 45 or 50 is hight the higher the number the taller it gets , and of course 17 is the rim diameter. those rims push out more the center is closer in besure to check if when bottoms out your fenders don't rub to end up cutting tire . This person's post was helpful but I think all 4 should have 45 for same hight but it could call for 45 in front and 40 in back .also the lower profile will have a hard ride .and yes your speed would change if all are bigger hight wise or smaller .
Definitely the deep dish wheels against the house mike i think they look really nice and would absolutely make the car don't get me wrong the original ones look great but im drawn to the others love the video and the channel 19:19
I love watching your channel mike. I hope it grows past 100k forget 50k. Had a crossfire and a Mercedes 230… Mercedes 😅 godda love it! Love your Mercedes.
2:32 Donk style w124 😂 Those (other) LORINSER 17" wheels would look nice if the car were lowered, but this way it will look like an SUV or some Donk car. 15" wheels are the right size for a w124, the original ones look best on it. When you buy a performance w124 (koenig or so) , then such wheels can also be ok.
Definitely got me! I was yelling, "why did ppl pick these wheels" lol
Haha!!
I've lived in Harlingen for 20 yrs now Mike....I'm a native New Yorker!!! Work brought me down here.....but nowadays the temp today was 102°
Yikes! Way too hot!!
THE WONDER WAGON😂. Glad it's doing well for you!
MWM is making the W124 Estate nice and building a legacy...putting it back on the road is a grand plan by MWM..kudos to his enthusiasm and dedication. The AMG big wheel is nice to see but it might pose a danger on wet road, beside higher fuel consumption for consideration🎉😂
I see Barbie in the background. You should paint her moulin rouge or panther Pink. Mike's moving on up to the sky finally got a piece of the pie 😮
Im happy that the wagon is getting new parts your videos are interesting I learn something new every day for tires in the front 225/50 R 17 and for the rear 235/50 R 17 that would look really awesome
You made the right choice. These wheels are made for this car!
Mike is making a really nice car. The Mercedes magician performs his magic.....with the help of his beautiful assistant Lola 👍
I still vote for the stock weeks, so much easier and you can keep all four tires the same size!
I truly love your channel. Keep doing the best work.
Thanks!
BOO on you.I spit a sip of my favorite beverage, at the wheel reveal. That was hideous, but at the end all is forgiven. Aside from that ,great car ,love it.
Got ya!!
You got me!
Be careful if you're gonna fit the super wide wheels, they may chafe against the brake lines or stabilizer bar etc on the inside.
But I suspect you're gonna fit the shallow AMG's huh? which could turn out ok, but the ride will always be best on the original 15" wheels. She's coming along nicely Mike, can't believe you got all those parts for $100, that's a steal dude. Speakers need attention next? I owned a S124 for years but never knew how the mirror comes apart until today. 👍😎
Dad was stationed at Harlingen AFB in the fifties and I lived there from July 54 til mid 57. I don't remember anything from that time period.
I like the original rims.
Hellos from Altoona! Love the losing horn from The Price Is Right! Grreat Times!
I really like the OG wheels and the AMG wheels will look awesome on her with the right size tires
Wheels are a certainly preference and I agree with you my man; I like the smaller OEM old school style so much more but those AMG rims are HOT. Regardless, look at that beautiful wagon!!!! Well done Mike
I like the tires as they are.
Great job on the Wagon ! Love the Rim choice , I’d say put some Michelin Pilots or Pirelli P-Zero +3’s on those rims. Happy Hunting !!
I agree I have pilot sports on my alpina great looking tyres 👍
@@timewilltella39 Great choice of tire ! I ran the Pirelli P-Zero +3s.
Pilot sports are great and I went back and for on them. Lately, I really like the Conintental ExtremContact DWS 06+. Really nice riding and handling tire. For my area, the all seasons were the way to go.
@@red67fairlane500 I run Continental Viking 7’s for winter , fair bit of snow where I am 🇨🇦
I have a definite soft spot for all the W124 series of cars. I had a 93 with the 2.8 and loved it. Unfortunately it got rear ended - however the car is in a safe place to get repaired some day. Mine also had the funny cup holders on the door - always guessed it was a dealer add-on. It also had chrome trim around the fenders. I was afraid to pull it off just because of what I would find underneath. Luckily it turned out ok and I was able to buff the light scratches off
Wonderful videos you have. I enjoy your humor and what you do. Keep it up.
Thanks!!
Wheels by the house are my favorite 16:34
Also, I really like your videos. You got a great personality without being a fake entertainer like some of the auto fixer guys who impersonate stand up comedians.
Maybe it's a smart move to team up with Mark from Young timer garage: he can source rare parts and repair old stuff and in return he loves wheels with questionable design 😁😁
hey Mike definitely 💯 check the fuse for the power antenna. the old one probably broke and kept running and would kill the battery so they pulled the fuse to it. and a lot of BMW and Mercedes power antennas only work when you're on FM or AM.. will stay down when CD or cassette is on .
I think it looks good with big tires🔥🔥
That car Is starting to look great. Can't wait to see It finished. Great vid.
Yes sir. Good to see you. Have a good rest of your day and have a good weekend. Be safe and be careful. 🙂👍🙏
The original wheels look great maybe just a higher profile tire to fill up the wheel arches a bit more. She's sitting a bit weird maybe the suspension geometry is off.
The rear right wheel looks like it been pushed forward, Mike.
@@jayarcameron4207Both sides look like that. As shown in a previous video...
W124 wagons had a sleeker look than their successor. Can’t believe you found a black on black 124 wagon. Very cool. Nice to see all the little fixes coming together to bring it back to its self.
This Mercedes wagon looks like one my sister owned. It was her favorite car.
Nice looking wagon
To be honest Mike, I like the wheels you have on it now, but the ones I think would look even better on that wagon are the bundt pan wheels from Janis.
I like it too surprisingly
So glad I saw ya on Randy's page now I'm a fan of yours 😊
Aww thanks!!
I love Harlingen. I went there to visit the CAF Museum back when they were stationed there. I went in February and the weather was great. It was fun seeing all the snowbird transplants from Wisconsin there. That was back when FiFi and many other big birds from the CAF were there before they moved to Midland.
Mike the rims you can use oven cleaner on the backside to remove all the Break dust
You scared me with the wheels at the first of the video. I was thinking the heat might have gotten to you! Choosing wheels can be a stressful thing. If you get the right ones it can make all the difference. I am sure you will make a great choice!
Wow Mike!! I live in Brownsville, TX.. never new you would live in Harlingen, TX. Good to hear south Texas in this channel.!
Ha ha! I was there in 2004-2006
That mirror looks awesome now 🙂👍
I knew it, lol..... This was hilarious! Love it! You're my new favorite channel. Keep up the amazing work of transforming these rides and giving them new life. Say hello to Lolla, Benz, and Beamer for me!!
Thanks!!
You walked us though that like milk and cookies!! The way you explain how to do things gives the regular joe confidence. Great job Mike!!
The wheels against the wall are the best mate.
Mike the wonder wagon is coming out great , You should have snagged some speaker grill covers too when you were at the junk yard. I still say stay with the stock wheels.
Cool wagon would like to see it all fixed up .
Great video Mike. Wanted to let you know that I think your suspension is too high. I don’t think the wagon was that high in stock form and if you do put those beefy wheels, would Steve very nice definitely need to lower a little bit.
Keep the good work Mike, you have very good personality that what makes your channel great.
Thanks!
Ya got me! Thank God you were not serious!
You are doing a great job my friend. Fun to watch 😊😊
The seatbelt is looking good 👍
Oh ya monoblocks. Mike time to get you featured on stanced magazine 😮😂❤
Vary awesome indeed. Nice job on getting more good parts for your car. Sweet. Keep up the great work.
Mike try Rubber Renew to soften up those hard old rubber parts. Works good putting little layers at a time
You should purchase the one 8n Medford , if you want one to keep .
Hmm?? Please send info to monkeywrenchmike123@gmail.com
"they are big, they are round, and they're shiny" - Ya might want to see a doctor about that then Mike... 😂😂😂
LOL,LOL! You had me on those dollar store-looking wheels! That wagon is one of my favorites in your fleet. I don’t like all the filler in the LH rear door, it makes me wonder about the rest of the body work it had.
You are an expert at finding cheap Benz parts!
Peace my friend,
DrRick
PS: Gentle heat gun on the mirrors.
The car is coming along great Mike. 😎👌👍
I actually think those wheels will look great, looking a second time the stock wheels look a bit too small
amg body kit with those wheels your going to put on would look sick
Great job. Beautiful wagon.
always a fan of wagons, it was strange to explain when i was a teen 😅
Great work you do Mike, BUT you said it, those rims are truly hideous on that wonder wagon :D Others have said it too, best going with OEM size rims, it will end up with better fuel economy and a better ride too.
Those rims look nice on there 😍
I like the new wheels your going to use....Great job Mike!
Hey uncle Mike is my wagon done yet? Hey Lola!
That's Lola's car. she will be so happy to be able to finally get to ride in it once it's done
The rear of the car needs to be lowered a bit with the previous AMG wheels. It will look better
Good morning sir and good to see you. I think she looks good with those rims and tires on her 🙂👍😂 No I am not mad it is all good if you went to the junkyard and got some parts for the Wonder Wagon.🙂👍
Mike if you’re interested I have a factory correct MB six disc CD changer still in the bracket from my 91 300te 4matic that I removed b4 I donated her to kars4kidz. It was working fine when I removed it.
Thanks! There’s one in the car I think. I’ll have to go look.
@@MonkeyWrenchMike
I was just thinking that if you were going keep her it’d be kinda cool to have a rare factory Mercedes cd changer.
OMG! That was a shocker reveal LOL!!!
She is almost looking like she just rolled off the factory floor yesterday 🙂👍
Oem tire size for the S124 is 195/65r15, this is a 25 inch tall tire. The equivalent in 17 inch is 225/45r17 which would be fine for the front 8 inch rim. For the 9 inch rear you would need 255/40r17 to be 25 inch tall.
Great info. Thanks!
Yes your 17x8 are front and your 17x9 are back and the first set of numbers like 225 or 255 are the width so 255 would be wider and the 45 or 50 is hight the higher the number the taller it gets , and of course 17 is the rim diameter. those rims push out more the center is closer in besure to check if when bottoms out your fenders don't rub to end up cutting tire . This person's post was helpful but I think all 4 should have 45 for same hight but it could call for 45 in front and 40 in back .also the lower profile will have a hard ride .and yes your speed would change if all are bigger hight wise or smaller .
Good Job Mike 👍👍👍👍👍 major improvements.
Think the wheels u choose Mike for Wonder Benz Wagon would fit GSeries SUV easier also good score finding matching W124 Bemz salvage yard parts.
What no spinner rims...instant hooptee with those
Oh Wie you covered it 😂 keep it up Mike! Love it
With these wheels, Mike is 16 again hahha
You got me for a sec Mike, almost had a heart attack 😂
Ha ha!
Got some more work. But, looking good Mike. 💯👍👊
I live in San Antonio and it gets pretty hot there too with the heat and humidity🥵
I like the larger 5 spoke wheels you have sitting there . Would look great on this car.
The suspension all round looks very high to what it should be.
Mike, I really like that rat 124 Benz.
The intro did not make me mad, but it did make me question your sense of taste there for a minute L O L
Definitely the deep dish wheels against the house mike i think they look really nice and would absolutely make the car don't get me wrong the original ones look great but im drawn to the others love the video and the channel 19:19
Looks like Lola chewed the belt😁
Mick it looks amazing 👏 😍 👌 ❤❤
Nice wagon mikey🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Is there a vote to put the chrome accents back on the fenders?
out standing job
I thought you were serious for a second Mike those looked like dog shit LOL
I love watching your channel mike. I hope it grows past 100k forget 50k. Had a crossfire and a Mercedes 230… Mercedes 😅 godda love it! Love your Mercedes.
Thanks!!
UPS is sending your package back to me again.
She is a really nice car and I'm still looking for one and I will find one soon I hope. 🙂👍❤️
I like the wheels you swaped out from the other car. 40 and 45 profile tires on a wagon? Anyway great video, looking foward to the next one
That scared the crap out of me
You have better taste than that lol
A good buff and wax would make it look even better Mike
For tires , how about some nice big mudders 😮 ( kidding Mike , just kidding 🤣 )
Lol, they're too big, and the car sits too high..... but yes, you had me. Also, I really like your driveway/work-area.
They make plastic tools that are better for removing plastic trim pieces when compared to a screwdriver.
Love it friend!
They look good to me!
I be personally like the rims on the wagon currently, and don’t like the knock off AMG wheels. Just a personal preference 😅
2:32 Donk style w124 😂
Those (other) LORINSER 17" wheels would look nice if the car were lowered, but this way it will look like an SUV or some Donk car. 15" wheels are the right size for a w124, the original ones look best on it. When you buy a performance w124 (koenig or so) , then such wheels can also be ok.