Daily Driven2012W204
This New Zealand-based account documents a long-term widebody build on a Mercedes-Benz W201 190E, with progress spanning at least three and a half years between early reference shots and the current state of assembly.
The bodywork has been a central focus, with the original wheel arch liners stretched and extended to accept custom flares, strut towers welded for structural reinforcement, and all underbody surfaces wire-brushed, painted, and stone-guarded before reassembly.
Mechanical attention has run alongside the body work, including an engine service, full calliper rebuild with new hardware and braided brake lines, and the fitment of a set of custom forged wheels ordered specifically for the project.
Small details reflect the level of finish being pursued, among them a colour-coded fire extinguisher sourced from a local specialist, indicating the build is oriented toward a clean, comprehensive result rather than a purely functional restoration.
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