[W124] 300CE hood conversion

[Robin Farquhar-Thomson]

I agree with Felix

If you want a Rolls Royce go buy one - they are cheap enough

If you want a W124 keep it the way it was supposed to look

Mine has a few dings here and there but still looks awesome and drives 
like a dream after 135000 miles


On 10 Mar 2009, at 18:32, Felix wrote:


> To each their own, just satisfy yourself.  I've modified cars 

> appearance extensively but have been conservative with my W124's. It's 

> a good design when change doesn't add value.

>

> From: Daryl Armstrong <daryl at revolutionbrake.com>

> To: Alec Cordova <acordova at texas.net>; W124 CE Coupes and Convertibles 

> <w124list at mbcoupes.com>

> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:41:46 AM

> Subject: Re: [W124] 300CE hood conversion

>

>

> Thanks for your input Alec.

> I have 3 SECs and a spare grille. The grille bezel completely covers 

> the fog

> lights and any 'surround' material will partially obscure the 

> headlights....

> It's just too wide.

>

> I bought this car totaled with front end damage and thought I might 

> use some

> aftermarket parts to personalize the look a bit. It has Lorinser side 

> skirts

> and rear bumper (supposedly) but the front was scraped off in an 

> argument

> with a curb...

>

> I'm leaning toward staying with the factory grille. I saw one painted 

> black

> on a black car (which this is) and I thought it an improvement.

>

> Lets see..... A Rolls Royce grille eh? Hmmm... Always liked the idea of

> driving behind a 'flying lady' ;)

>

> Thanks.

> Daryl.

>

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