C63 AMG 507 edition wide arch project

[LeeJV]

thanks again for all the comments and interest guys.

Some more pics to keep you all inspired

So they have now finished stripping and final prep stages. ahead of the car being ready for its for its base coat/






Now for some more masking a prep





Now in the booth for some more prep and masking prior to painting



For those wanting more details click the link
https://goldingbarngarage.com/garage/wide-arch-and...

[LeeJV]

WHOO HOO!!!! Time for some colour guys!!!

So happy with my colour choice, you really have to see this to appreciate it.















For a more in depth look take a look here guys, Thank again for all the interest so far.

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgoldi...

[LeeJV]

Thanks guys

The brakes are being blasted and painted Bronze to tie in with the flake in the green paint.

[LeeJV]

as for the wait.. well all this started in October!!! a few more weeks wont hurt.

[LeeJV]

Thanks guys, rekon we have about 2 weeks to go.. And my god its gonna drag

[LeeJV]

Ta very much guys,

[LeeJV]

Me again.

Some small updates!!!!!! The whole car has been finished in paint and now starting to go back together... Now don't be too critical yet guys, it looks like way too much green atm, but once all the black parts go back on and the glass goes back in it will look stunning.

I've also decided to keep the original factory Chrome trims, badges and emblems instead of wrapping them black as despite the car having a wide arch conv, I still want everything else to be factory finish where possible.

Here's some pics for you.
Thanks again for the interest guys

[LeeJV]

Thanks guys. Again all your comments are appreciated.

As for chrome, i was really torn with this, but some of the chrome parts would look terrible in black, and others can't be painted and not happy wrapping them, if i do decide to change them when the car is back together I'll have to look into it some more. But as i said I'm the beginning, I wanted this to look as a factory finish car, so that means keeping the chrome.

Now as for chargers, I'm looking into both ESS and wiestech kits durabilty, reliability and how the extra performance would impact the engine and box long term, but it would have to wait till next winter.. But still undecided

[LeeJV]

Front Grille now back in...… The Chrome is now starting to POP against the black and green.





And For my next mod.....
These have been blasted and refurbished.









click the link for Some more bling!!!!!!!
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgoldi...

[LeeJV]

Quite a few people have asked if its a wrap.... ..

you could probably find a colour sample in a box of Quality street.

[LeeJV]

This is a keeper for sure buddy. Too much work has gone into it to sell up

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Jester86 said:

Love all the work you have done to this. So bold and so cool.

Are you keeping the wheels black? Seeing as you are keeping the chrome, an anthracite or just silver may go really well!

Here the wheels buddy....

[LeeJV]

100 BHP extra

[LeeJV]

Thanks again for the interests guys... It's been a real pleasure doing this build, and seeing it develop from a picture in my mind to a real car.
As for shadow chrome.. Again you can't. Just change parts of the chrome as it would look like a halfway house. The door handles are factory chrome with green inserts and this can't be changed so changing the other parts wouldn't match. And this is why i decided that the best way to get close to factory look would be to stick with OEM.

[LeeJV]

[quote=Alias218]That looks fantastic. I’ll admit I was a little dubious when the thread started but not anymore.

Your mot the only one fella, and i suspect that there are dozens more thinking the same.

This is another reason why i have gone so far with the project. Doing any project like this where you are making drastic changes to OEM cars is either all or nothing, the risks of getting it wrong are greater.

I also understand that its not everyone's cuppa tea and chosen flavour, but this brew has been poured for me, and I'm the only one that has to drink it....... And drink i will.

Going down to see the car in person today to check on the finer details and will pop up some more details later
Thanks again guys

[LeeJV]

Hey guys

Went back down today for a visual, the car is looking fantastic,
The calipers have been fitted back on the car along with new discs and pads.

New OEM windscreen fitted along with the rear OEM windows.

I also managed to Get a better pic of the engine bay... And realised that the suspension mounts were still silver, so they are being painted satin black to blend into the engine bay.



Next up on The list is for the paint to be compound polished and then all the remaining trims can go back on.

[LeeJV]

I can't take all the credit guys. its the team at Golding Barn Garage that's done the work so far.

And they have been amazing... the attention to detail in everything they have done is incredible.

My part has only been the colour choices, wheels, brakes etc

[LeeJV]

Totally agree..Yes they are, I've bought a new set from MB, however, i don't know for certain if they will fit yet, But I'm sure I'll find a way to fit them.

[LeeJV]

That's cool fella, thanks for sharing the project. I'll be honest, i didn't even know that thread was on here, piston heads is such a vast size with so many forums its hard seeing everything that goes on.

I'll enjoy having a good read through that one

[LeeJV]

Hey buddy, nice car.. Fire Opel red?, no too many if them about, I did infact consider doing the car red untill I found the right green. It's amazing How the slightest differences in shades can alter the overall look of the car

Thanks got the interest... I've not had much from other 507 owners. They are probably screeming at the pics with rage!!!!

The engine looks much better when you see it with the rest of the car. I wasn't sure at first, and then thought sod it. It's not visible to anyone else, and its only plastics that can be reversed back to oem.