Quantum Makers

Quantum Makers

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Man Builds Custom MERCEDES GULLWING Using Old Car Parts | Start to Finish by @andirt4

Video Overview & Insights

The 1954–1957 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing was a trailblazing automobile that combined cutting-edge engineering (spaceframe chassis, fuel-injected high-output engine) with a striking design (the legendary gullwing doors). Its performance was unrivaled in its time, and it paved the way for future sports cars in terms of technology and global enthusiasm.

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Behind the project is the team from Not Just Campers, a small but highly skilled workshop known for their creative reinventions and bold craftsmanship. Their YouTube channel serves as an ongoing documentation of their builds and creative process. Viewers are not merely shown the final product but are invited behind the curtain to witness the messy, trial-and-error-rich reality of custom automotive fabrication. Whether you're a seasoned builder, an aspiring restorer, or simply someone who appreciates cars with soul, their content offers both inspiration and instruction.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzY_1mBcLhYlQm1JJ2YEnZQ

— @QuantumMakers

Thus, the Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing replica project by Not Just Campers stands as an audacious and technically impressive reinterpretation of one of the most iconic vehicles in automotive history. Rather than attempting a literal, concours-level reproduction of the 1954 original, the creators pursued something arguably more challenging: the fusion of vintage aesthetics with modern engineering, using a contemporary donor platform to breathe new life into a classic design while maintaining functionality, drivability, and everyday practicality.

The build began with the selection of the Mercedes-Benz SLK 320 (R170) as the donor vehicle, a strategic choice driven by its relatively compact dimensions, rear-wheel drive configuration, V6 powertrain, and robust, fully independent suspension system. This allowed the creators to retain modern mechanical reliability, safety, and handling while stripping down the SLK to its core structure.

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This is really cool

— @RanDomAddress-d9o

With roots in custom camper van conversions, the team pivoted into automotive restomod artistry, applying their extensive fabrication experience, electrical knowledge, and keen design sense to this Gullwing tribute.

In the end, this replica is a tribute, a sculpture on wheels, and a fully functional love letter to one of Mercedes-Benz's greatest achievements, all of them reimagined by a workshop that thrives on vision, precision, and the thrill of building something unique with their own hands.

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I'm curious about the title of the song that plays around the 12:19 mark. Could you let me know?

— @gomdol-i

notjustcampers

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzY_1mBcLhYlQm1JJ2YEnZQ

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Wow..... luar biasa, hasilnya bagus bangeet....👍👍 Keren... modifikasi mobil tua yang sangat bagus, jika di bawa ke indonesia bakal banyak dilirik orang dimana-mana....wow sangat cantik.

— @deuzechannel1212

Disclaimer: Quantum Tech HD is not affiliated with the businesses whose products are shown in this review. Any trademarks depicted are the property of their respective owners.

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beautifully done....

— @HoboSamoohKuZu

More User Perspectives

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Excellent results, love to have one…

@kab7044

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Love the work guys . Great viewing . ! Keep it up !

@RussellAnslow

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masterpieceee!!!

@sec2ndhead

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so, a death trap

@alanthecat59

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Brilliant

@rashadwalters1736

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Body panelling is immaculate but not convinced about the size of the wheels and how low it is. Its a bit front cover of Max Power 1955 if it existed then

@vinnyvasquez

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Le seul problème vient de la taille des jantes il me semble (et éventuellement aussi la trop faible garde au sol, notamment à l’arrière), mais à part ces deux détails le résultat est très beau. Mercedes n’est sans doute pas favorable à la relique de ce modèle iconique qui est censé n’être restauré que dans le centre Mercedes héritage, mais je ne pense pas qu’ils se lancent dans un procès dès lors que vous avez construit un seul exemplaire sans intention d’en produire une série).

@alexandredurand-kristofic163

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too bad about the eyebrow covers over the wheels but otherwise pretty cool!

@DDimblebyBagley

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After all that, you did fuck me side way wheels 🤬🤬🤬

@bhuvigajjar11

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We're restoring a 1959 Mercedes 190SL over here...https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_UDWopqqVxc

@MercedesBenzTechs

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this is some shit, right-hand drive sucks

@nazarii8660

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The conversion would be even more spectacular if it were made of sheet metal instead of that hideous fiberglass-reinforced plastic.

@BW-og1vu

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would have been nice after watching that whole video to hear the damn car running,, ? come on !!

@junglejohnplaya

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Amazing what you can make with a little patience, hard work and some money.
Stunning car guys!

@jonjosenna5581

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Сразу видно что в комментариях люди банально не смотрели ролики от Машинаторов, не говоря уже о том чтобы сами делали какую-то подобную работу... Обычному человеку без хорошего глазомера или банально не знающего подноготную подобной работы, понятное дело кажется что машину классно сделали, но суть заключается в том что нет, работа проделана из рук вон плохо. Не буду говорить за техничку так как это изначальные ролики надо смотреть, но колёса всё же стоило поставить поменьше, выглядит не копийно. Собственно плохо сделана работа по кузову, да блин, над ним в принципе работы никакой не велось, а это самое главное в подобных проектах. Зазоры толком не выведены, двери и капот выпирают, особенно двери, их поверхности долны идти вровень с поверхностью кузова, передней бампер был сварен на глаз, да в принципе ребята делали работу на глаз, те же задние габариты выпиливали на глаз, но самое убивающее тут это решётка радиатора с лого мерседеса, её вкорячили не ровно по горизонтали а с углом в 5 градусов, это невооружённым глазом видно с общего плана! Ребят серьёзно, лицо машины и оно перекошено набок! Классная работа! 10 из 10! Похвалить серьёзно могу только покраску, вот это они реально хорошо сделали, пусть только этим и занимаются...

@enma_gensokyo

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You eliminated the rear crash rails. Thats clever 🤨

@ML-vy8xo

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Face transplant operation in Cars universe

@ikymopoleia4529

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Gangster 🫳🎤✌️❤️

@Functioningaddicts

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Еее Маа 🔥🔥🔥

@Yerimbetov.N-G

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Looks beautiful

@krissstarsky1054

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turned an ordinary car into a beautiful coffin on wheels

@ІоНік

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Would love to hear what they are saying to each other, longer video not sped up? Amazing build, thank you for sharing, wonderful to see such building skills, I couldn't have done a better job, well done.

@HumbleHendrix

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No musk?😮

@karactivelife9700

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凄いとしか言いようがありません。

@高橋二郎-s1p

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These boys did a marvelous job. I only hope their lungs (and blood stream) can handle the inhalation of tiny fiberglass dust particles, spray paint toxin and what not.

@LifeBeatIntoMe

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❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

@SASAN.H

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нереально круто... внешний вид галактического масштаба... цвет просто песня.

@olegfs3986

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Meravigliosa

@robertomelone3947

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👏👏👏

@Xxxxxx.5303

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改悪例

@おやま商店

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Nice job. But isnt the car is a bit too low?

@boharihamen

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All Fake nothing original 🤮

@iTzMenko

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and its still 100x cheaper then an original 😂

@pabloes588

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저렇게 껍데기만 덮어 씌우면 찌그덕거리는 소리 나지 않나? 주행중에 차체 잡소리가 엄청 심할 것 같은데.

@wooks5717

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Almost 14,000 300 SL's were made between 1954 and 1957 and NONE of them were right hand drive.

@guypehaim1080

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It looks like the car is sitting about 5" too low.

@guypehaim1080

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пластиковаякорявая скорлупа из говна и палок

@ЕвгенийТокарев-ш6у

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Super labombastic fantastic skolastic 🦷🎸💐😌👂😁🏊‍♀👑🦇😀🐧🦉🐴🥁🥽⛑️🐺🐗🍎🥰😍💏😛😘💋🌹🌷🚣👍👏🤘🤝🧠🙏👀👼

@AlešJežek-z5y

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Жах! Ви скарали Mercedes, ще більше ніж совок Fiat 125p!

@ОлегВойцеховський-ю3ж

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A-ha, Chinese replicar body on top of an SLK. Clever.

@MusicFromNowhere

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This is the doppest craftsmanship

@gabrielbanda1191

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This is truly inspiring

@ZainZizoni

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This car is not for this

@AdelHassan-v3q

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Yes it looks very nice but the built from scratch replica 300SL built in Bali, Indonesia is much better and closer to the original with not a bit of glass fibre to be found.

@philiptownsend4026

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Pretty awesome but why would he choose a front wheel drive?

@uncommonsense9625