Reborn in 1982: I Became the Richest Man by Repairing Cars

Chapter 158 The arrival of the classic car breaks the record for modification costs.

"How long has it been delayed?"

"It's been about a week."

"Could this be a normal delay?"

"It used to be very accurate, with a difference of at most one day. This is the first time we've seen a difference of a week."

Hearing Lin Wanqiu say this, Jiang Hui couldn't help but feel excited.

Is this the end of my life, and I'm finally going to have a child?

"Let's go to the hospital to get checked out."

There aren't any quick test strips available right now, so you'll have to go to the hospital.

"Is it really necessary to make a special trip to the hospital?"

As Lin Wanqiu said this, she couldn't help but place her right hand on her lower abdomen.

However, there was clearly no change to be felt there yet.

"Of course, we need to confirm so we'll be fully informed."

"Furthermore, by combining the information confirmed by the hospital, we can also determine whether there are any abnormalities in the data from various aspects."

Without waiting for a reply, Jiang Hui pulled Lin Wanqiu into the car and headed towards the nearest hospital.

After the final blood test results came out, Jiang Hui finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"The doctor said it's been more than a month, and I need to be careful for the next two months."

"Why don't you just quit being a substitute teacher and stay home?"

For Jiang Hui, Lin Wanqiu's monthly salary of a few dozen yuan as a substitute teacher was obviously just a drop in the ocean.

Whether you have it or not will not have any impact on your family income.

"It's a bit boring not having to go to work."

"Besides, it will be more convenient for me at school when my child goes to school in the future."

Lin Wanqiu wasn't the type of person who could stay idle, so she didn't really want to stay at home.

"I'll go see your principal tonight and ask him to arrange a more relaxed schedule for you."

Jiang Hui's so-called "seeking out the principal" was definitely about cultivating connections.

If giving gifts can make your wife's life more comfortable, then it's definitely worth it.

Lin Wanqiu had no objection to this.

The couple quickly started chatting about raising children.

Taking this opportunity, Jiang Hui also directly increased the monthly salary of all employees by 5 yuan.

This can be considered as sharing joy.

As the business grows and expands, employee stability has become an issue.

It is also necessary to appropriately improve the treatment.

This seems to be a good omen.

Xiao Jiang's car modification shop then received a large order.

Jack, the first secretary of the British embassy, ​​led by Yang Qingshan, who had dealt with Jiang Hui before, directly transported an old car over in a tow truck for repairs.

Well, to be precise, it's a modification.

"Director Jiang, our Jack really likes the Mercedes 170V. We just bought it from the Capital Hotel's limousine fleet a while ago."

"This car has been sitting in someone's warehouse for many years and has never been dealt with."

"Since it was manufactured in 1942, it is now more than 40 years old."

"It definitely can't be opened normally, but its exterior still looks normal."

"The basic structure of the chassis is still intact, so I'd like to see if you can modify it properly."

This wasn't the first time Yang Qingshan had dealt with Jiang Hui.

The British Embassy is also a major client of Xiao Jiang's repair shop.

Car repair business comes in every few days.

"A Mercedes 170V?"

Jiang Hui watched as the driver unloaded the vehicle and circled it a few times.

If Yang Qingshan hadn't pointed it out, and without the help of the system, he really wouldn't have recognized the car.

However, with the system, all the information became clear.

The Mercedes-Benz 170V is a classic mid-size sedan from Mercedes-Benz.

It is often regarded as the predecessor of the first-generation E-Class.

"170" represents a 1.7-liter displacement, and "V" comes from the German word "Vorn" (front-mounted), used to distinguish it from the 170H, which had a rear-mounted engine at the same time.

这车1936年2月15日在柏林国际汽车摩托车展首发：战前生产时间1936—1942年。

Production resumed in 1946 after the war, but finally ceased in August 1953, with a total output of approximately 140,386 vehicles.

This was Mercedes-Benz's best-selling flagship mid-size car before and after World War II, establishing the brand's position in this segment.

It's really not easy to see the actual car today.

"Yes, the engine and transmission of this car probably need major repairs, or even replacement."

"Some electronic and electrical parts also need to be replaced, so the work will be quite extensive."

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"Can you modify it?"

Jack, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but chime in.

To be honest, the embassy staff who remain in China these days generally have pretty good Chinese skills.

If you don't listen carefully, you can hardly hear Jack's accent.

"Yes, of course!"

"This motorcycle is equipped with an M136 inline four-cylinder water-cooled side-valve engine with a displacement of 1697cc."

"However, the output is only 38 horsepower, I can directly double it."

"I can also upgrade the matching 4-speed manual transmission."

This is such a big deal, we can definitely do it.

If we close this deal, we can earn at least tens of thousands of yuan.

Modifying classic cars is a completely new endeavor.

"We'll modify it according to your ideas, keeping the basic appearance the same, but other aspects like the powertrain and interior can be upgraded."

"Approximately how long will it take, and how much will it cost?"

Jack breathed a sigh of relief.

We've finally found a place where we can make modifications.

"It will probably take about half a month, and the cost will be a bit higher."

"Although the final decision will depend on the configuration, it will require at least 15 yuan, or even more than 20 yuan."

Jack didn't have any particular objection to Jiang Hui's statement.

Car prices in China are already very high.

Modifications often involve replacing the engine, transmission, and other components, and spending tens of thousands of yuan is normal.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you. I'll come and check on things every other day."

Jack readily agreed.

"Master, this Englishman is incredibly rich!"

"They actually agreed to the modification fee of over 100,000 yuan without hesitation."

As soon as Jack and the others left, Fan Weimin immediately came over.

He had overheard Jiang Hui's conversation with the other party.

Xiao Jiang Modification Shop has always offered modification services, especially BJ212 modifications, which have made it quite famous.

Even though the business of BJ212 has declined due to the impact of BAIC repair shops, people still come in for modifications every now and then.

However, apart from the initial modification of the M151, no other imported vehicles were modified.

This time, a super large order came in.

"Actually, it's normal. The Mercedes-Benz 170V is a very classic car and is quite popular in the European tuning market."

"It was basically unusable before, but it can be restored to normal use if it costs over 100,000 yuan."

"This is actually a very good deal, after all, the price of any imported car nowadays is more than 100,000 yuan."

After Jiang Hui said that, Fan Weimin felt that it made a lot of sense.

It seems I was only focusing on absolute values ​​and my perspective on the issue wasn't comprehensive enough.

"For this order, the client didn't provide a very specific modification plan. What's the best way for us to modify it?"

This is definitely a great learning opportunity.

Fan Weimin didn't want to miss out.

"Didn't we once recover a Mercedes W123 involved in a wreck?"

"Most of the engine parts of that car are still in good working order, and I plan to use the Mercedes W123 engine directly in this car."

"They are both inline four-cylinder engines, and their sizes are not that different."

"The engine is from the same lineage as Mercedes, so Jack should be satisfied with this solution."

"Even if we charge him 20 yuan for the modifications, he should be able to accept it."

Jiang Hui quickly came up with some initial ideas.

It's easier to consider the layout of other parts once the core engine modification plan is determined.

As for the transmission, he plans to use the refurbished 4MT manual transmission disassembled from the SH760.

In this way, it matches the original 4MT of the Mercedes 170V, but the performance is definitely better.

With that, the powertrain issue was considered resolved.

For the remaining chassis modifications, we'll combine the various spare parts in our factory to appropriately improve the comfort of the suspension.

The situation is similar for tires and rims.

On the contrary, the interior and some electronic and electrical parts are worth taking a closer look at next.

On the one hand, we need to improve customer satisfaction and comfort as much as possible.

On the other hand, it is also necessary to ensure that the supply of parts can meet the requirements.

As for the price of spare parts, that's not the most crucial factor.

After all, the money comes from the sheep.

Ultimately, if the price of spare parts is too high, the modification cost will definitely not be low.

Over the next few days, Jiang Hui, along with Lin Yuanwu and Fan Weimin, personally modified the Mercedes-Benz 170V.

The engine, transmission, chassis, and other parts need to be replaced. In fact, most of the Mercedes-Benz 170V that Jack transported had to be replaced, except for the outer shell and chassis.

This is a lot of work, and it's not convenient for one person to handle it alone.

With two people helping out, the progress was much faster.

"Jiang Hui, I've discovered that different clients have quite different needs."

"I think there's a lot of potential in the field of modified cars, especially."

"I just don't know what the future policy attitude will be towards this kind of modification."

Lin Yuanwu was quite perceptive; he knew that the business development of the modification plant would inevitably encounter policy bottlenecks in the future.

Currently, the relevant departments are quite lax in their management of this area, so anything goes.

"It may be difficult to develop the modification business in the country."

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"Things will be a little easier in the next few years."

"But in terms of market demand, it has always existed."

"In particular, the demand for truck load-bearing modifications will become increasingly strong in the future."

Jiang Hui was very clear about the future development of the Chinese car modification market.

The scope for major modifications to ordinary passenger vehicles is severely limited by regulations, and not many people are willing to take the risk.

But trucks are different.

Especially heavy trucks, some of which have exaggerated load capacities, have been modified to be able to overload up to hundreds of tons.

Many highways are damaged in this way.

There are significant interests involved here, and even if it's illegal, it's difficult to completely prohibit.

After all, if you don't check each car one by one, you might not be able to find it.

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