Author Topic: W188 Restoration Project - '55 300S Roadster (Read 44091 times)

Flyair · « **Reply #25 on:** June 05, 2013, 20:10:35 »

The hellgrun seems just perfect for this car.

BTW, I just read the entire thread and was a bit surprised that in one post this model was called a Pre-War car. Just wonder which war was made reference to

. Any guess?

CraigD · « **Reply #26 on:** July 26, 2013, 14:03:58 »

Reassembly progress this summer...

Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ · « **Reply #27 on:** July 26, 2013, 15:16:42 »

Hello Craig,

This is a fantastic thread, thanks for sharing this project with us and the photographic time line it's just fantastic. You have my respect

even if your contribution was and is only some of the labour it does deserve a BIG

and plenty of

from us all.

Keep the photos and comments coming, can't wait to see the final end result.

gerster · « **Reply #28 on:** July 26, 2013, 15:22:55 »

Quote from: Flyair on June 05, 2013, 20:10:35

BTW, I just read the entire thread and was a bit surprised that in one post this model was called a Pre-War car. Just wonder which war was made reference to . Any guess?

My mistake Stan, ofcourse I meaned "post-war".

CraigD · « **Reply #29 on:** November 06, 2013, 05:15:15 »

A few more things done!

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #30 on:** November 06, 2013, 09:27:48 »

Looking great!

badali · « **Reply #31 on:** November 08, 2013, 12:23:33 »

Can't wait to see the finished car. Nice work.

CraigD · « **Reply #32 on:** March 26, 2014, 03:41:47 »

Front fenders on and body panels adjusted... which was challenging. It all lined up before, but getting it back together the way it used to be wasn't smooth. It's like things change during refinishing! Another struggle... getting the window mechanisms in right. They're finally are in and working decently. The wood just returned from refinishing. Soon the mechanical work will be paused, and the interior fitting will begin. Maybe the "end" is almost in sight!? Nah...

Flyair · « **Reply #33 on:** March 26, 2014, 05:29:44 »

Craig,
Congratulations on being so meticulous. She gets prettier every day. And that's not the end in sight, but a new start, I think.

Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ · « **Reply #34 on:** August 11, 2014, 02:18:37 »

Hi Craig,

How is the project going? Have you taken some time off or are you just taking a well deserved rest? Looking forward to see more photos. Prior to leaving Germany in 1957 I saw a few of those fine cars in Hamburg

CraigD · « **Reply #35 on:** August 11, 2014, 04:50:37 »

Rolf-Dieter,

Summer was too busy, so not as much progress as I hoped. But here are a couple pictures: bumpers installed (one bumper guard needs rework

, fog lights installed, and dash installed. Dash wiring about to begin.

Thanks for asking!

CraigD · « **Reply #36 on:** November 19, 2016, 16:58:58 »

Finally... most of the mechanicals done... at last off to the fitter for the interior!

Jonny B · « **Reply #37 on:** November 19, 2016, 20:02:01 »

These are just gorgeous cars. Love the color!

lurtch · « **Reply #38 on:** November 20, 2016, 21:56:27 »

Hi Craig,

Larry here - - (you drove your Pagoda out to our place on Orcas in 2012)

Yesterday I was at a potluck put on for our touring group, Wine Country Classic Cars. You will see from the photo that
the Pat Matthews collection in Glen Ellen has two 300S Roadsters in it.

Hope all goes well with the next stage of the restoration!

Regards,

Larry in Santa Rosa

CraigD · « **Reply #39 on:** November 21, 2016, 15:28:00 »

Hi Larry! Great to hear from you. Nice tour you went on... Neat collection of cars, and nice picture, too. Looks like 300S's and one or two Sc's too. Let me know when you're on Orcas again... We'll drive up to visit!

Craig

benrei · « **Reply #40 on:** March 10, 2017, 04:03:49 »

man..this is ome kinda ride of yours...how much did it cost you to restore this piece?

wwheeler · « **Reply #41 on:** March 15, 2017, 04:40:38 »

I just saw this thread. I have always lusted after these cars and that is an incredible color. I remember seeing one in person and watching the door open up as the front edge turned into the fender. Unbelievable. Congrats on your progress.

CraigD · « **Reply #42 on:** July 24, 2017, 16:54:16 »

Inching forward towards a finished car... interior being completed. Not far now!!

bogeyman · « **Reply #43 on:** July 24, 2017, 18:30:39 »

Beautiful work. Love the color.

CraigD · « **Reply #44 on:** September 30, 2017, 18:20:43 »

Starting to look complete!

neelyrc · « **Reply #45 on:** September 30, 2017, 22:52:20 »

Looking Fantastic Craig. Congratulations on the excellent work.

Jonny B · « **Reply #46 on:** October 01, 2017, 16:10:30 »

Oh my, oh my, oh my, what a beautiful thing!!

wwheeler · « **Reply #47 on:** October 01, 2017, 20:18:26 »

I have to replace my keyboard now because of the drool on it. Collateral damage.

What a beauty!

CraigD · « **Reply #48 on:** October 02, 2017, 15:47:12 »

The interior work is being done by a great guy in Oregon. He does first rate work for top tier cars. If anyone needs contact information, let me know.

Craig

zak · « **Reply #49 on:** October 02, 2017, 23:32:38 »

Breathtaking!
Congratulations Craig. What a car. What a restoration!
The green color is sublime, so period.
It has the euro headlights. What is it's country of origin?

jz

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