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In progress · Mercedes-Benz W166

ML 350 (W166) → 2025 GLE 63 S

We're converting a Mercedes-Benz ML 350 into the 2025 GLE 63 S look: front end, fenders, bonnet, tailgate, arch liners and lighting. This is the founder's own car, documented from the day the crates arrived.

  1. Kit arrives
  2. Unbox & inspect
  3. Strip old panels
  4. Fit new body
  5. Paint
  6. Lighting & coding
The build so far
The GLE 63 kit arrives at the workshop
The GLE 63 kit arrives at the workshop
A second angle on the wrapped body-kit crates at the workshop
A second angle on the wrapped body-kit crates at the workshop
Unloading the kit
Carrying the panels in
New tailgate, still in its packaging
New tailgate, still in its packaging
The team opens a crate and checks a wrapped body panel
The team opens a crate and checks a wrapped body panel
Unboxing the kit
GLE 63 front fender
GLE 63 front fender
Front bumper and arch liners
Front bumper and arch liners
Wheel-arch liner close-up
Wheel-arch liner close-up
A molded panel is turned over for a close inspection
A molded panel is turned over for a close inspection
AMG front and rear bumpers
AMG front and rear bumpers
Test-holding the side panel against the car
Original ML panels removed
Original ML panels removed
The old ML bonnet comes off
The old ML bonnet comes off
Stripping the old body panels
The ML 350 with its new GLE 63 rear end
The ML 350 with its new GLE 63 rear end
The crew at work on the rear
The crew at work on the rear
Front end in primer, ready for the bumper
Front end in primer, ready for the bumper