Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-18 Thread Alex Chamberlain
I really liked derelict mercedes beaters as they are the only cars i know that can get the job done in such decrepit condition. I have a sudden craving to buy this and drive it home (only 400 miles): http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ctd/4064812140.html Alex

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-18 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 1:32 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: I have a sudden craving to buy this and drive it home (only 400 miles): http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ctd/4064812140.html Well, if you do, I have some nice Euro headlights for it... ;)

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-18 Thread Gary Hurst
it's a good idea but make sure it's nice first On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 2:32 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: I really liked derelict mercedes beaters as they are the only cars i know that can get the job done in such decrepit condition. I have a sudden craving to buy

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Is it a 6 or an 8? On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 3:49 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel marme...@gmail.comwrote: On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 1:32 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: I have a sudden craving to buy this and drive it home (only 400 miles):

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-18 Thread Gary Hurst
i think they were all 8s in 73, but that's jsut off the top of my head On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 12:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: Is it a 6 or an 8? On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 3:49 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel marme...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 1:32 AM, Alex

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I am pretty sure both engines were available. It would have helped to see a photo of either the engine or the trunk lid (to show the badging.) G :( On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 1:04 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i think they were all 8s in 73, but that's jsut off the top of my

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-18 Thread Gary Hurst
why are you pretty sure of that? On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 2:56 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: I am pretty sure both engines were available. It would have helped to see a photo of either the engine or the trunk lid (to show the badging.) G :( On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-18 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sep 18, 2013 11:56 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I am pretty sure both engines were available. It would have helped to see a photo of either the engine or the trunk lid (to show the badging.) G :( You talking about the CL 280SEL I posted in the SF Bay area?

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I recall seeing or hearing about one but am not betting the proverbial farm on it. On Sep 18, 2013 4:10 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: why are you pretty sure of that? On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 2:56 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I am pretty sure both

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-18 Thread Gary Hurst
i don't think there are any 6s that were officially 1973 108s. in 72, yes, all sorts but in 73 they went to the 116 and the 108s were all 4.5 liter V8 On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 5:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: I recall seeing or hearing about one but am not betting the

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well 73 was a weird year for the 108 anyway because the 116 was out then, did they have just a few 108s at the beginning of the year? I always heard when you see a 73 108 its really just a left over 72 108. On 9/18/2013 5:06 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: i don't think there are any 6s that were

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-18 Thread Gary Hurst
possibly, but if it was just leftovers, why would they all be 8s? On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 7:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: well 73 was a weird year for the 108 anyway because the 116 was out then, did they have just a few 108s at the beginning of the year? I always heard

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Good question On 9/18/2013 6:23 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: possibly, but if it was just leftovers, why would they all be 8s? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-17 Thread Frederick Moir
Not mine, etc.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@verizon.net To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 6:15 PM Subject: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Pretty color, but what do you do with it? On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 6:32 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.comwrote: Not mine, etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@verizon.net To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-17 Thread Dwight Giles
That's easy. Pour money into it. It's only about 40 miles from me. I want a 198 but I want the m110 engine. On Sep 17, 2013 9:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty color, but what do you do with it? On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 6:32 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-17 Thread Dwight Giles
That's a 108 not 198 I want. On Sep 17, 2013 10:04 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: That's easy. Pour money into it. It's only about 40 miles from me. I want a 198 but I want the m110 engine. On Sep 17, 2013 9:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-17 Thread Gary Hurst
i like 108s. they are pretty rust prone, as are most cars of the era (in fact, probably much better than average for the era but atrocious by modern standards). also, it's got an old lube it up kingpin front end but few today get what that means, so unless the front end has been rebuilt in

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
He gave it to Trent Sent from my iPhone On Sep 17, 2013, at 9:26 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i like 108s. they are pretty rust prone, as are most cars of the era (in fact, probably much better than average for the era but atrocious by modern standards). also, it's got an

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-17 Thread Dwight Giles
Well this is not rational for me. When the first local dealership opened in 68 I drooled all over it. Also was first Benz I ever drove- a 280 SEL 4.5. On Sep 17, 2013 10:26 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i like 108s. they are pretty rust prone, as are most cars of the era (in

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-17 Thread Dwight Giles
Gary a parts question. Can you get sunroof cable for 300CD? On Sep 17, 2013 10:26 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i like 108s. they are pretty rust prone, as are most cars of the era (in fact, probably much better than average for the era but atrocious by modern standards). also,

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1967 Mercedes 250-S Project Car - $995 (East Bridgewater, Ma)

2013-09-17 Thread Gary Hurst
not from the big guys. i'll ask the few little guys who remain alive. they are all dropping like flies or converting to all uro all the time On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 10:39 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.comwrote: Gary a parts question. Can you get sunroof cable for 300CD? On Sep 17, 2013