I bought a transmission rebuild video for a 722.315. I watched about 1/3 of
it and haven't took the time to finish. From what I saw, I would make the
attempt.
The video was put out by D.T. Charnews (2004) and it struck me that he was
in his garage doing things just like I do, but, doing a good
Tonight (12/6) at 8PM (ET) on The Discovery Channel is a repeat of the
Dirty Jobs program showing a guy powering stuff using WVO. He processes
it with a garage full of stuff which he says costs about 11 cents/gallon.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
A Blood Test for your oil -
I would add that MB transmissions rarely fail before 250,000 miles if
maintained, so you have wear on the gear train and clutch drums much
more so that in a GM, which usually bites the dust at around 100,000.
The result is that you must check ALL the parts, not just slap in a new
set of
So this morning I thought I'd take the 190D to work for its first shake out
run. It started fine at 25F but as soon as I pulled out I knew something was
up, the engine wouldn't rev above about 2000 rpm (working tach, yay!) while the
clutch was engaged and the car could barely move itself in 2nd
That would be cool, but doubt the time would be available. Could visit
my brother while up there.
Christopher McCann wrote:
A few years ago, my dad's cousin and her husband drove the Dalton Highway to
Deadhorse, Alaska...some 4,000+ miles from Kansas City in a camper. You can
drive
Shut everything off in the hause, refrigerator, alarm clock and all, and see
if the meter is still runnung.
One easy way to figure if the heater is OK is to put a $ 5 Ohmeter to it and
to apply Ohm's Law.
--
Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX
'82 300SD, '95 E300D
On 12/6/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL
Christopher McCann wrote:
I'm not much for camping either...where there are bears and your food
has to be 1/4 mile from your tent...even with a rifle. There ARE
places to stay along the way - not many though, but enought that you
would not HAVE to camp. There is always sleeping in the
I hear vaseline works to keep your dash from cracking. Armor all should
be avoided. That car makes me want to get my 76 300D cleaned up and
start driving it!!
Lee Levitt wrote:
Bob writes:
That looks nice...however it looks like the interior has been
sprayed with vasoline.
There was
If my mother was still living up there we could just head into Anchorage
and have her husband fly us on up to prudoe on the gulfstream jet.
Christopher McCann wrote:
oh yes. I think the Arctic Circle is mile 115 on the Dalton Hwy...it starts in
Fairbanks and goes about 440 miles to
It was, I believe in the early 60', when Sweden changed from L/H to R/H
traffic. They did it over night and had minor mishaps.
--
Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX
'82 300SD, '95 E300D
On 12/6/05, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Jeff Zedic wrote:
India on the left. China I think, all former
I dont know, I just ran a few quotes on their website and it really
doenst seem very expensive to me.
Ed Booher wrote:
On 12/2/05, eric peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well just heard from the insurance company and they
are going to total my 85 300CD 87K mi and are offering
$5000. NADA
Well his video doenst got into the valve body, its just removed, not
taken apart. Doubt I would attempt to take one apart.
Marshall Booth wrote:
David Bruckmann wrote:
Didn't [EMAIL PROTECTED] make a DVD explaining the rebuild process?
YES. But of course, his video can ONLY illustrate
Sounds like this thing may actually come together. If we would be looking at
summer 2007 that would seem to leave enough time to do some good planning
and arrange personal schedules.got me thinking, maybe I could use it as
an excuse to pick up the 5 speed diesel LandCruiser I've been
We are in for some snow tomorrow Tom, or so they say.
Tom Reynolds wrote:
I'm gettin' hypothermia just *thinking* about it. 17F with some wind and
outside for 8 minutes letting the dogs out in the morning just about kills me.
Tom
Sand Springs, OK
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Well his video doenst got into the valve body, its just removed, not
taken apart. Doubt I would attempt to take one apart.
Then you're NOT rebuilding the transmission!
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
der
Oh really, why not?
Marshall Booth wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Well his video doenst got into the valve body, its just removed, not
taken apart. Doubt I would attempt to take one apart.
Then you're NOT rebuilding the transmission!
Marshall
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89
On Tue, Dec 06, 2005 at 08:17:48PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Oh really, why not?
need to clean everything before you put it back together. Some transmissions
(47RE comes to mind) get sticky passages in the valve body that need to be
dealt with during a rebuild.
K
Hi all,
My transmission just recently went out and I have purchased a new car
(needed something that doesn't burn out every few months.) but defiantly
want to put my old Benz back to running condition. I just love the way that
thing rides. Time is of no concern as I can spend a very long time
Besides replacing ball checks, seats, springs, metering orfices and the
like.
I think a MB V/B has 1/2 dozen balls in it.
On 12/6/05, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Tue, Dec 06, 2005 at 08:17:48PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Oh really, why not?
need to clean everything before you
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-300D-TURBO-DIESEL-1987-PARTS-CAR_W0QQitemZ8020369168QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69
Ohm's Law: Volts sqare/Watts = Ohms
or Volts/Amps = Ohms
On 12/6/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Shut everything off in the hause, refrigerator, alarm clock and all, and
see if the meter is still runnung.
One easy way to figure if the heater is OK is to put a $ 5
I suspect that any old reamer for a 617 should work just fine in your
115. Gump on the other hand has a 615 engine and who knows what tool I
could use should I ever need to ream her
On Monday, December 5, 2005, at 11:40 AM, R A Bennell wrote:
So, if I understand correctly, (I've never yet
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Oh really, why not?
Marshall Booth wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Well his video doenst got into the valve body, its just removed, not
taken apart. Doubt I would attempt to take one apart.
Then you're NOT rebuilding the transmission!
The valve body (and OTHER
redghost wrote:
I suspect that any old reamer for a 617 should work just fine in your
115. Gump on the other hand has a 615 engine and who knows what tool I
could use should I ever need to ream her
I suspect Randy would need a reamer with guide threads the size of the
threads on a loop
Mitch Haley wrote:
redghost wrote:
I suspect that any old reamer for a 617 should work just fine in your
115. Gump on the other hand has a 615 engine and who knows what tool I
could use should I ever need to ream her
I suspect Randy would need a reamer with guide threads the size of the
Our Chrysler dealer did that same treatment when I took the '97
Grand Voyager in because it was detonating under load. I couldn't tell
a bit of difference anywhere except my wallet. That was the last ime
it's been there!
Kaleb's car has Bosch CIS injection - it's not the same as current
injection
rumor has it that Jim wrote:
If so, then it's not a _hard_ fix - if you can find a good used one.
It took me about 2.5 hours to pull the good one out of a parts car,
and about 5-6 hours to do the full swap (old out, new in)
A 126? On a 107 the bar is up front, but on 126 it sure looks
Hi gang,
Found a 300E that might not be a total POS and reasonably priced.
But, said car has a few problems. And, it has a salvage title. Known
problems (so far) are that the cruise control, while for a time
intermittant, now seems to finally bit the bullet and died. Also, the
aircon
rumor has it that David wrote:
andrew strasfogel wrote:
I rented a movie DVD and wanted to transfer it to videotape for later
veiwing but couldn't because DVDs are now copy protected. So much for fair
use - they didn't even give me a chance to be honest or fair!
DVDs have two
That's what I heard - just put the snow tires on the 300D 2.5. I
didn't think that I'd have an opportunity to use them after the last
two winters!
On 12/6/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
We are in for some snow tomorrow Tom, or so they say.
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D,
It COULD have buymbparts/striplin.net associated -- for some subsidies -- -
On 12/6/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well if would have to be a buymbparts/striplin.net thing, that way, if
it did make it in the star we would get more exposure. H
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
We're interested as well -- the SDL needs some good highway miles,
only 290k so far --
A good friend of ours just took this exact trip this spring and came
back with some great photos (and he's not that great a photog). I'll
bring still cameras and ham radio.
On 12/6/05, Christopher McCann
Just measure continuity - if it's not a open circuit, it will draw current.
On 12/6/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ohm's Law: Volts sqare/Watts = Ohms
or Volts/Amps = Ohms
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM created the
I used to drool over TBCs when I worked around video production --
Are they cheap yet? anything worth buying on eBay?
Curious. A device called a TBC (time base corrector), which is an
essential part of any non-hobby tape-based video production system,
will do the same thing. By rebuilding
You need a reamer specific to the loop-style plugs; the later
OM617.95/pencil-style reamers will not work in the 617.91 engine in a
W115.
But before you waste money on a reamer, here's a little story:
When I first got my '79 wagon with loop-style glow plugs there was
ENORMOUS carbon buildup,
Ditto --
I never needed a reamer on my 615, 616, or 617 loop glow plug engines,
just removed the old plug, put the new one in. Same with the 603
egine. We alway drive the cars hard.
On 12/6/05, David Bruckmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You need a reamer specific to the loop-style plugs; the later
Could we put a star on your front fender?
On 12/6/05, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Chris,
Sounds like my kind of adventureToo bad I sold my Benz..Are
motorcycles welcome?
Mike
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM created the
SureA Suzuki DR650 with THE star on the fender might be a bit
blasphemous but if it's OK with you guys...Mike
- Original Message -
From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 11:03 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Just remember for all you gun-toting Yanks down there that handguns
are a prohibited weapon in here Canada. If you show up at the border
with one, be prepared to kiss it goodbye. Big penalties for failing to
do so...
http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/factsheets/visitin_e.asp
Wandered about the local university surplus store and found all sorts
of video and medical goodies. Bet you could find some higher tech
old stuff that would be easy on the wallet
On Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at 01:13 PM, David Brodbeck wrote:
Curt Raymond wrote:
There are actually 2
So, if the USA won't let me back in, will Canada let me stay?
And git yer passports in order or you might not be let back into your
own country! Things have changed since 9/11, especially in the past
year. Used to be a simple driver's license was sufficient. I wouldn't
bet on it nowadays.
Tim,
You are completely right...You can go from the US to Canada but you
BETTER have a passport or you aren't getting back in. I had a friend
detained at Niagara Falls for 72 hours until he could get physical proof he
was a US citizen. Probably the same at the Canada/Alaska border i
Lots of rattle can on the engine. I will have to get an earl schieb
paint job on Gump and increase her value to thousands of dollars
On Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at 01:26 PM, Tom Scordato wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/
eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4595431023fromMakeTrack=true
Nope. You'll have to live in an airport like Tom Hanks.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 12/6/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So, if the USA won't let me back in, will Canada let me stay?
And git yer passports in order or you might not be let back into your
own country! Things have changed
Might be interested in taking Gump in a few summers. Head out of
Seattle as a point, or meet in Vancouver off Canada hwy 1
On Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at 01:29 PM, Christopher McCann wrote:
I'm working on my 300D-owning workmate. He wanted to bike across
Russia (his friend is doing it:
Sounds like somebody should invest in a support vehicle of the old
transit bus type. We could keep spare fuel and parts inside as well as
secure place for food and some bunks for the drivers who do not camp.
I am sure there could be a heat source to keep us warm. Wonder where I
could find a
No question, you CAN burn the carbon out (I've been preaching that for
years) but the cylinder MUST be working properly for that to happen! In
a pinch, you can pull the prechamber. A reamer is handy if you want to
take care of it NOW!
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond
Chris speculated:
THis wouldn't be a winter trip...the biggest annoyance will be
MOSQUITOS...,of course I'll be reminded of that when we get snowbound in
one of those rare summer snow storms and are freezing in a snow drift.
They say the beginning of September is nice...most of the
I think it was 6 am on a Saturday morning, in 1963.
Lee
On Tue Dec 06 17:57:00 PST 2005, Hans Neureiter
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It was, I believe in the early 60', when Sweden changed from L/H
to R/H
traffic. They did it over night and had minor mishaps.
--
Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX
On 12/6/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So, if the USA won't let me back in, will Canada let me stay?
No, they won't. I have a huge amount of paperwork about immigration to
Canada. It appears to be very difficult from what I was sent. Though,
I imagine it's not much harder than a full
One thing I've found thats handy for cleaning out glow plug holes on
some diesels ( hadn't tried it on a benz yet, it would be a bit trickier
than on my diesel ford truck:-) is a .22 cal wire gun brush on a pistol
cleaning rod ( the rod would be a no go on the back couple of holes on
the benz
While some countries have transferred from left to right, the only case
recorded of a transfer from right to left is in Okinawa on 30 July 1978.
found this tidbit on:
http://users.pandora.be/worldstandards/driving%20on%20the%20left.htm
I lived in Japan for seven years while in the Navy, and
TimothyPilgrim wrote:
Just remember for all you gun-toting Yanks down there that handguns
are a prohibited weapon in here Canada.
Some things you might not think of are prohibited weapons.
One guy went to considerable lengths to get a child's toy blowgun
into the country as a gift to his
Rich Thomas wrote:
Including
Mercedes-Benz 600 Roy Orbison Four Door
The high price of gas must be bothering dead rockers these
days. Elvis Presley is selling his 600 too:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4594835591
Looks like the engine valve cover and compressor have been spray painted,
could be wron though..
- Original Message -
From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 5:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Hans said
Ohm's Law: Volts sqare/Watts = Ohms
or Volts/Amps = Ohms
Yeah that is all good. But I want something that can tell me is the block
heater working, ie drawing power and getting juice when it is 5 below zero
F, the wind is blowing 30mph, my bag ass is frozen, no feelings
At one point I know Rusty was advertising rebuilt trannys for around $1500
w/ warranty. I'd definitely call him before Adsit.
Tjohn
82 300 SD
On 12/6/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This is what Jaggi replied to my inquiry:
1982 Mercedes 300SD, 722303 02 174697 Transmission.
~
Not sure about that part. Mike
- Original Message -
From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 11:22 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
So, if the USA won't let me back in, will Canada let me stay?
And git yer
I bought a pair of new OEM ecode headlights from ebay.de and they arrived
with one mounting tab (the lower inner post) on each broken. Packaging
design problem -- these tabs stick out and got broken in transit.
What should I use to rebuild and reinforce these tabs (reattaching the posts
to the
Anyone know where I can get a set of wiper/washers and trim pieces for my
'93 W124 with ecode headlamps?
I've got the lamps (as noted in my previous message) and I need to get this
setup together and on the car so I can pass inspection (DOT headlamp is
blown and I don't want to spend any money
Salvage title in my state (IA) means the car was totalled, then
repaired. Depending on what caused it to be totalled, could mean
problems with structural integrity that you might not discover until
your next bad accident, or a tendency to rust prematurely. Or it
could be fine. Get it checked
Thanks Rusty,
I found out that here in Oklahoma, you can have a salvage car
repaired, take the receipts and the car to a tag agency, and they can issue
a rebuild (or maybe it was rebuilt and I just wasn't hearing too well
that day) title. And, yeah, I know that it can be for an economic
Hello All,
I put in a new thermostat last night which shipped with *2* rubber gaskets. As
I took out the old one I did not see any place to install one of the new rubber
gaskets. Where does the smaller gasket go on this car ? (I am hoping that it
is for a different model car.) The pictures
OK. Here is my trivia question:
Where in the United States do folks drive on the left? (Unless it has
changed in the last 20 years).
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 10:47 PM
To: Mercedes
Don't know the official terminology, but gravel pits? Big heavy machinery,
etc. As I type this I'm trying to remember why they do it, though...
Tom Reynolds
Sand Springs, OK
At 07:41 AM 12/07/2005 -0600, you wrote:
OK. Here is my trivia question:
Where in the United States do folks drive on
US Virgin Islands ?
--
Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX
'82 300SD, '95 E300D
On 12/7/05, Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
OK. Here is my trivia question:
Where in the United States do folks drive on the left? (Unless it has
changed in the last 20 years).
In some states, a salvage title is attached after a vehicle is the
subject of a mechanic's lien.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Weeks
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 7:23 AM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Recommended
You win the Kewpie (sp) doll.
I was told that they tried to change to RHD after the US bought the
islands, but they could not get the donkeys to walk on the right. I
equate that to trying to get Americans to adopt the metric system.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Chris,
You are duly (doo-ly)...dutifully...(what the hell am I trying to say?)
marked!
Summer 2007 is probably a good idea. Summer 2006 is going to be here b4 we
know it and I think a fair amount of planning is needed to make sure we
collectively all have the right things, that we
I don't think you need it -- if it's not leaking now, it should be OK.
On 12/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello All,
I put in a new thermostat last night which shipped with *2* rubber gaskets.
As I took out the old one I did not see any place to install one of the new
Yeah, it's tough. I saw him at the 7-11 the other night and he was
complaining about the prices.
--R
Mitch Haley wrote:
Rich Thomas wrote:
Including
Mercedes-Benz 600 Roy Orbison Four Door
The high price of gas must be bothering dead rockers these
days. Elvis Presley is selling
I thought that VERY SAME thing as I lay awake last night thinking of
sponsorship or fundraising possibilities...let the ideas flow...
Chris
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well if would have to be a
buymbparts/striplin.net thing, that way, if
it did make it in the star we
well, if we want to shoot for STAR mag and MBUSA/MBCA attention, I don't know
the motorcycle would fit in, but I would leave it open to discussion. Of
course, there will be room in the cars of others...and plenty of driving
opportunity. I'm guessing 2 people per car average.
Chris
been thinking of that. No permit is needed in Alaska AT ALL to carrry a
concealed weapon. I think I would have my PPK/S and AR-15 carbine transferred
to an FFL in some AK gun shop along the route and pick them up there and ship
back the same way.
Annoying but simple solution.
Chris
You're welcome, Jim! :-)
Dan
Thanks Rusty,
I found out that here in Oklahoma, you can have a salvage car
repaired, take the receipts and the car to a tag agency, and they can issue
a rebuild (or maybe it was rebuilt and I just wasn't hearing too well
that day) title. And, yeah, I know
good to know becuase everything I read and the reports of Aunt Lois were of
the swarms of mosquitos. Camped for a week in the Algonquin Provincial Park -
NEVER saw mosquitos like that before!.
Litttle Colder in September...but even today, the temp in Deadhorse is
-10F...I talked to my
Bob,
doh!!!
Sorry Dan, it's just to friggin' cold and I'm going blind looking at cars
from $4000 and under 50 miles from 74063 to see/read/type straight any more.
:-(
Sigh,
Tom
(er, I *think* it's Tom...)
Sand Springs, OK
At 08:55 AM 12/07/2005 -0600, you wrote:
You're welcome, Jim! :-)
Dan
Yeah, I was very nearly turned away at my own border last year. Said
I needed a passport to get back in. I didn't have mine. I said, OK,
what do I do now? The border guard just looked at me and my
westfalia, rolled her eyes, and waved me through. Now I carry a
passport.
Dan
Not sure about
So playing with lights in series, playing with electric meters at
home, or calculating things is just not as practical as a little $20
widget you plug in in series and it tells you.
My Maytag wattmeter does this for me, and was less than that at the
thrift store, but it's not all that little.
I think Chuck Landesburger (spelling?) could be of substantial assistance here
too, considering his notoriety within MBCA. I just joined a few weeks ago, a
more seasoned member would be better to contact - all can be discussed. I'd to
it sponsorship/articles or not.
Also, you need a
Snow tires around here are really a waste of money for the 2 or 3 days
of the year that you might actually need them.
OK Don wrote:
That's what I heard - just put the snow tires on the 300D 2.5. I
didn't think that I'd have an opportunity to use them after the last
two winters!
On 12/6/05,
Will have to get hurst and rusty to subsidize it.
OK Don wrote:
It COULD have buymbparts/striplin.net associated -- for some subsidies -- -
On 12/6/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well if would have to be a buymbparts/striplin.net thing, that way, if
it did make it in the
Gotchya. Good idea. Will make note of that and drop him a line. I do think
this would make an intersting story. I'd enjoy reading about it.
Wonder what it costs to have a custom grille badge made? Several hundred $
for the die and a little machining and some painting (wife could do the
Well my suburban or a cheap motor home pulling an enclosed trailer?
redghost wrote:
Sounds like somebody should invest in a support vehicle of the old
transit bus type. We could keep spare fuel and parts inside as well as
secure place for food and some bunks for the drivers who do not camp.
but we could still advertise the list with magnets on our cars...without the
list we'd all be on our own.
Chris
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Will have to get hurst and
rusty to subsidize it.
OK Don wrote:
It COULD have buymbparts/striplin.net associated -- for some
The ArticQ can coordinate with the OkieQ that year, everyone shows up at
the OkieQ, then the trip for ArcticQ begins. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone.
Plus, we are the center of the country pretty much.
Christopher McCann wrote:
this upcoming summer or the summer after that - would be grad
Maybe I could bring the limo, could get plenty of people in there.
Although diesel would be my choice.
Christopher McCann wrote:
well, if we want to shoot for STAR mag and MBUSA/MBCA attention, I don't know
the motorcycle would fit in, but I would leave it open to discussion. Of
course,
brain storming or brain farting?
Christopher McCann wrote:
I think Chuck Landesburger (spelling?) could be of substantial assistance here
too, considering his notoriety within MBCA. I just joined a few weeks ago, a
more seasoned member would be better to contact - all can be discussed.
Dont get me started on what I think of Frank.
Christopher McCann wrote:
Gotchya. Good idea. Will make note of that and drop him a line. I do think
this would make an intersting story. I'd enjoy reading about it.
Wonder what it costs to have a custom grille badge made? Several
Chris mentioned:
but we could still advertise the list with magnets on our cars...without
the list we'd all be on our own.
They do a thing out here each year, the Copperstate 1000 (or something like
that), which is not a rally...it's just vintage cars going roundy roundy in
Arizona. They
No worries on the passport front, at least not yet. I've been to Canada like 8
times this year (3 times I flew, the rest we drove). When I flew over I took a
birth certificate, driving a drivers license was plenty. They ASK for passports
but...
I've heard but not verified that they had to
Kaleb offered:
Dont get me started on what I think of Frank
Ahhh yes...we always have been thought of as a splinter group.
Maybe those wicked hard core MBCA/other listers have softened over the
years.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 144K
Litchfield Park, AZ
KALEB'S CREEDO:
cheap does not equal junk or bad.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 144K
Litchfield Park, AZ
How about Willy Nelson's biodiesel company? There's somebody with
money and an actual link to the cause!
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 12/7/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Chris mentioned:
but we could still advertise the list with magnets on our cars...without
the list we'd all be on our
I doubt it.
Bob Rentfro wrote:
Kaleb offered:
Dont get me started on what I think of Frank
Ahhh yes...we always have been thought of as a splinter group.
Maybe those wicked hard core MBCA/other listers have softened over the
years.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 144K
Litchfield Park, AZ
No sweat. I just couldn't resist!
Dan
Bob,
doh!!!
Sorry Dan, it's just to friggin' cold and I'm going blind looking at cars
from $4000 and under 50 miles from 74063 to see/read/type straight any more.
:-(
Sigh,
Tom
(er, I *think* it's Tom...)
Sand Springs, OK
At 08:55 AM 12/07/2005 -0600, you
I think not at this point. I did lots of research
on that road, as I proposed doing a story on it
for a client, who decided against it. It would be
an adventure to be sure. Hoards of biting bugs,
though, and lots of chance for vehicle damage. I
think there are more rewarding drives for the
Bob,
All that and I haven't even hired you as my PR guy.
I've been involved in planning quite a few MBCA events. It's my
experience the time line for obtaining sponsorship is quite long, at
least next year's budget. Companies want to know what the payback/
exposure is and don't
I bet there's not much bio on the way...but I could be wrong.
Time to do a search.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 144K
Litchfield Park, AZ
- Original Message -
From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 9:17 AM
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Hey, even if it _is_ junk doesn't mean it's bad either!
Amazing what you can do with junk sometimes.
-- Jim
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