Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

l <astrasfo...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies" Not me.  No daughter. On Sun, Apr 16, 2017 at 3:01 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew used to have 2 wagons and 3 sets of bundts.  He said he was gonna > give #1 daughte

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

Not me. No daughter. On Sun, Apr 16, 2017 at 3:01 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew used to have 2 wagons and 3 sets of bundts. He said he was gonna > give #1 daughter a set of bundts, but never did. Injun giver... > > Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

Andrew used to have 2 wagons and 3 sets of bundts. He said he was gonna give #1 daughter a set of bundts, but never did. Injun giver... Floyd Thursby via Mercedes April 16, 2017 at 8:55 AM The bundts on the dissolving TD still look really nice, I think the PO

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

The bundts on the dissolving TD still look really nice, I think the PO had them refinished. When I get around to knackering it I will save them. Sell them to Andrew for his pure wagon. -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

Get the alloy wheels though, they weigh like half the steelies... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I think steel wheels with color-keyed wheel covers look far more refined than the bundts. -D >

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

Yup! The 6" aluminum steelies are big bux! Pagoda folk use them as an upgrade. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2017, at 2:35 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Less unsprung weight. That makes the ride better.No rust. Don't need > to be repainted, at

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

Sure do! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2017, at 1:50 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think steel wheels with color-keyed wheel covers look far more refined than > the bundts. > > -D > >> On Apr 15, 2017, at 1:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

Less unsprung weight. That makes the ride better.No rust. Don't need to be repainted, at least not for 40 years or more They are easier to change or move around off the car because they weigh less. And, they have those pretty white stripes under the hubcap! Karl W

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

Hubcaps are much more durable over 40-60 years, don't need to be repainted (unless you rub them against curbs) and are MUCH easier to clean than a bundt. Most bundts by now have been repainted once or thrice, or are ugly. Bundts get curb rash easily. This effectrively makes them scrap to

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

I think steel wheels with color-keyed wheel covers look far more refined than the bundts. -D > On Apr 15, 2017, at 1:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't understand that. The newer 123s came with bundts and everyone wanted > to upgrade cars with

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

I don't understand that. The newer 123s came with bundts and everyone wanted to upgrade cars with caps to bundts. I sold a set of steel wheels and caps to a guy for $200 about a month ago who wanted to put them on in place of bundts. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2017, at 11:35 AM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

If someone wants a pair of nice regular W123 (14”) bundts and has a set of corresponding steel wheels and wheel covers I’ll swap. Dan > On Apr 15, 2017, at 11:26 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have been waiting for the 15" upgrade as the fuchs bundts

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

http://shop.maxilite-wheels.com/en/mercedes/w123 > On April 15, 2017 at 11:26 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I have been waiting for the 15" upgrade as the fuchs bundts are like 500 a > copy. But my wait for a reasonable alternative may be over: >

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

I have been waiting for the 15" upgrade as the fuchs bundts are like 500 a copy. But my wait for a reasonable alternative may be over:

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

Nice! But too far away and too much money for me. I am glad my 81 has them. I'd like a set for the 80. I want to pay about $15 each. Junkyard prices Fred Moir via Mercedes April 15, 2017 at 10:13 AM

Re: [MBZ] aluminium foil

...But is it better or worse than badly corroded factory reflectors?.. Oh well, gotta be better than that but just don't expect too much. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium

Again, not a perfect solution. Done for weight savings, not longevity - right? -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 3/4/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I always figured aluminum heads were an imperfect solution because they expand differently than the rest of the engine when heated

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium

I always figured aluminum heads were an imperfect solution because they expand differently than the rest of the engine when heated and are mainly used to save weight. Am I wrong? The whole bleeding engine is aluminum. RLE