[MBZ] A 220D at the grocery...
This evening I escaped driving west in the setting sun and traffic to check out the 4#/$1.00 sale on cabbage at BiLo Grocery... Anyway, as I parked I noticed the attention of an older guy in the parking lot. He reminded me of a picture I've seen posted here of the good Dr. Marshall Booth. The old gentleman complimented my car saying how good the diesel sounded. When I glanced behind me I had no doubt that the old gentleman belonged to the immaculate 1974 220D. We stood in the parking past sunset talking of cars and the coincidence that the old hermit lives near my parents. I invited him to attend services sometime at the lil Methodist church some Sunday. Mr. Ernie is 87 y/o, a retired Navy pilot. He bought the 1974 (Harvest beige? Sand beige?) 220D from a retired doctor for $3,000 about 12 years ago. It had about 65,000 miles on it, now 120,000. We discovered a mutual admiration of the same indy mechanics, Gary and son, Todd. The car was amazing. There wasn't a mar on the perfect interior. The exterior was only slightly aged with a few blemishes on the chrome from a hail storm. (The old guy's eyesight must be better than mine. I could see a flaw.) The car had manual windows, manual transmission and the manual glow plug/starter. Other than regular oil changes and valve adjustment, Ernie said the only other repair he's done to the car in twelve years was to buy two tires. When we parted and I went into the grocery the ole feller made a loop around the parking lot and zoomed by me just like a teenager showing out. Wonder if he'd swap cars? T ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A 220D at the grocery...
Did you tell him to sign up here? Timothy Robinson wrote: This evening I escaped driving west in the setting sun and traffic to check out the 4#/$1.00 sale on cabbage at BiLo Grocery... Anyway, as I parked I noticed the attention of an older guy in the parking lot. He reminded me of a picture I've seen posted here of the good Dr. Marshall Booth. The old gentleman complimented my car saying how good the diesel sounded. When I glanced behind me I had no doubt that the old gentleman belonged to the immaculate 1974 220D. We stood in the parking past sunset talking of cars and the coincidence that the old hermit lives near my parents. I invited him to attend services sometime at the lil Methodist church some Sunday. Mr. Ernie is 87 y/o, a retired Navy pilot. He bought the 1974 (Harvest beige? Sand beige?) 220D from a retired doctor for $3,000 about 12 years ago. It had about 65,000 miles on it, now 120,000. We discovered a mutual admiration of the same indy mechanics, Gary and son, Todd. The car was amazing. There wasn't a mar on the perfect interior. The exterior was only slightly aged with a few blemishes on the chrome from a hail storm. (The old guy's eyesight must be better than mine. I could see a flaw.) The car had manual windows, manual transmission and the manual glow plug/starter. Other than regular oil changes and valve adjustment, Ernie said the only other repair he's done to the car in twelve years was to buy two tires. When we parted and I went into the grocery the ole feller made a loop around the parking lot and zoomed by me just like a teenager showing out. Wonder if he'd swap cars? T ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A 220D at the grocery...
I had a 1972 220D with a 4 speed. Great cars. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 2/8/08 7:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: [MBZ] A 220D at the grocery... This evening I escaped driving west in the setting sun and traffic to check out the 4#/$1.00 sale on cabbage at BiLo Grocery... Anyway, as I parked I noticed the attention of an older guy in the parking lot. He reminded me of a picture I've seen posted here of the good Dr. Marshall Booth. The old gentleman complimented my car saying how good the diesel sounded. When I glanced behind me I had no doubt that the old gentleman belonged to the immaculate 1974 220D. We stood in the parking past sunset talking of cars and the coincidence that the old hermit lives near my parents. I invited him to attend services sometime at the lil Methodist church some Sunday. Mr. Ernie is 87 y/o, a retired Navy pilot. He bought the 1974 (Harvest beige? Sand beige?) 220D from a retired doctor for $3,000 about 12 years ago. It had about 65,000 miles on it, now 120,000. We discovered a mutual admiration of the same indy mechanics, Gary and son, Todd. The car was amazing. There wasn't a mar on the perfect interior. The exterior was only slightly aged with a few blemishes on the chrome from a hail storm. (The old guy's eyesight must be better than mine. I could see a flaw.) The car had manual windows, manual transmission and the manual glow plug/starter. Other than regular oil changes and valve adjustment, Ernie said the only other repair he's done to the car in twelve years was to buy two tires. When we parted and I went into the grocery the ole feller made a loop around the parking lot and zoomed by me just like a teenager showing out. Wonder if he'd swap cars? T ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.21/1265 - Release Date: 2/7/2008 11:17 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A 220D at the grocery...
i used to love to light up the rear tires with the 57HP! On Feb 8, 2008 9:36 PM, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A '73 220D similar to my old one is the only NA diesel I'd ever consider owning, again. I loved that car, sumthin' fierce. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A 220D at the grocery...
Tom told us: I had a 1972 220D with a 4 speed. Great cars. I had a '72 200D manual too. I want another. By far my favorite (so far). Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A 220D at the grocery...
Holy freekin' CABBAGE ROLLS for supper! (Veggie, of course.) On Feb 8, 2008 6:39 PM, Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This evening I escaped driving west in the setting sun and traffic to check out the 4#/$1.00 sale on cabbage at BiLo Grocery... -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A 220D at the grocery...
Doubtful. My 240D will be like that some day -- if I can find a community college course in welding and Bondo. On Feb 8, 2008 6:39 PM, Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonder if he'd swap cars? T -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A 220D at the grocery...
I kinda got an idea that he's not into computers/internet... I know he's a no cell phone kinda guy and I know where he lives remotely on the mountain there is no CATV. Maybe if I've a change to talk to him again I'll ask and suggest? From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:46:50 -0600 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] A 220D at the grocery... Did you tell him to sign up here? Timothy Robinson wrote: This evening I escaped driving west in the setting sun and traffic to check out the 4#/$1.00 sale on cabbage at BiLo Grocery... Anyway, as I parked I noticed the attention of an older guy in the parking lot. He reminded me of a picture I've seen posted here of the good Dr. Marshall Booth. The old gentleman complimented my car saying how good the diesel sounded. When I glanced behind me I had no doubt that the old gentleman belonged to the immaculate 1974 220D. We stood in the parking past sunset talking of cars and the coincidence that the old hermit lives near my parents. I invited him to attend services sometime at the lil Methodist church some Sunday. Mr. Ernie is 87 y/o, a retired Navy pilot. He bought the 1974 (Harvest beige? Sand beige?) 220D from a retired doctor for $3,000 about 12 years ago. It had about 65,000 miles on it, now 120,000. We discovered a mutual admiration of the same indy mechanics, Gary and son, Todd. The car was amazing. There wasn't a mar on the perfect interior. The exterior was only slightly aged with a few blemishes on the chrome from a hail storm. (The old guy's eyesight must be better than mine. I could see a flaw.) The car had manual windows, manual transmission and the manual glow plug/starter. Other than regular oil changes and valve adjustment, Ernie said the only other repair he's done to the car in twelve years was to buy two tires. When we parted and I went into the grocery the ole feller made a loop around the parking lot and zoomed by me just like a teenager showing out. Wonder if he'd swap cars? T ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A 220D at the grocery...
NAW.. no cabbage rolls tonight. Russian Prison Soup for the weekend. From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 22:21:52 -0600 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] A 220D at the grocery... Holy freekin' CABBAGE ROLLS for supper! (Veggie, of course.) On Feb 8, 2008 6:39 PM, Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This evening I escaped driving west in the setting sun and traffic to check out the 4#/$1.00 sale on cabbage at BiLo Grocery... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A 220D at the grocery...
My wife had a 240D which I think (would have to find a copy of the tag receipt in the dead files) was a '73. Did they make both that year? Gerry '83 300D and 240D --- - Original Message - From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] A '73 220D similar to my old one is the only NA diesel I'd ever consider owning, again. I loved that car, sumthin' fierce. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
