Since the only Chinese email received by the list had your name as
the sender to the list, I'm wondering if yours or someone elses
computer could have been infected by a trojan that hijacked yours or
someone elses address list. I know little about malware such as trojans,
but this is my
In my experience, as long as the size is reasonable for the detail needed,
Kaleb will override the limit. For something like the catalog pages, there
is no excuse to compress them till the text isn't readable, and most of us
will gladdly deal with the extra inbox space requirements that a high
Whoops, got my threads mixed up, thought this was the AMG catalog one for a
second...
Walt, who blames it on the rum ball...
On Dec 21, 2010 6:39 AM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote:
In my experience, as long as the size is reasonable for the detail needed,
Kaleb will override the
OK Don,
I used that with a coupling to press out the LBJs on my '95 E300, and used
Rusty's rental press to install the new ($35 to rent it, cost me ~$18 to ship
it
insured back to Rusty). I also have a couple of sets of 3/4 and 1/2 impact
sockets from HF, one of which I used to help press
I think your best shot is sending the note to Tom Hanson and asking him about
such a demand list. I think that if you keep your continuing use of a
Mercedes-Benz at a level of attention with MB (for instance, getting the high
mileage badges, ordering parts at the dealer occasionally, maybe
No there was the original, and Ed's reply questioning it.
I've already deleted both so I can't tell you who it was from.
Allan
Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com writes:
Since the only Chinese email received by the list had your name as
the sender to the list, I'm wondering if yours or
The magic boxes at an Ace or True Value hardware store often contain a wide
assortment of fractional HP motor brushes. I have been pretty successful in
finding something there that is darned close.
Dan
--- On Mon, 12/20/10, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Dieselhead
That joint has to go in and out perfectly straight or it wont go
at all or will be hard and will bend the press
On 12/20/2010 11:01 PM, Fmiser wrote:
OK Don wrote:
Is this the HF ball joint press tool that people are using?
I had one joint that didn't want to press in. Rather than springing
the press, I put tension on it, maybe 50 ft-lb, then whacked the end
of it with a 4 lb hammer, then tighten, whack etc. this way the
press came out looking the same as it started.
The other side went right in.(jus' like
No pics of the engine though.
--R
On 12/20/2010 11:15 PM, OK Don wrote:
This is an interesting frankenbenz -- might be fun (until you need to work
on it).
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/2123029972.html
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I like the way the TD looks. Well all except the painted radiator
grill. The reduction of chrome on the rest of the car looks nice
though. Also like the air dam on the rear above the tailgate
window. Don't know how the front airdam on the sunroof one would
work. Seems to me that it might cause
Yes, I thought as my last post went out, that I should have
emphasized alignment. But I had one that was stubborn even with
good alignment. It went in with persuasion from the LFH. So I
caution against applying too much torque with the screw of the ball
joint press. Once you bend the
I've found that I used about four O2 tanks for each Mapp tank.
At some point you're probably going to wish you'd gotten
the full-on smoke wrench. Lots of uses. Heating things
quickly, welding, cutting... and you can even use a bright
white flame to get rid of a hornet's nest in your trailer
DIY? A can of flat black spray paint and you're good to go. All
black trim does look kind of nice. Hmmm do I see a can of flat
black spray paint in my future?
Manfred
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:45:32 -0600
From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Kind of like leaving Limburger out to mellow?
Manfred
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:11:45 -0500
From: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear
I've yet to see the aus or usa versions(what's cable tv?), but
the usa
Youtube awaits your searches... The UTE challenge is pretty good, looks like
they've changed up the cast in the more recent series. I'm watching:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpuk4KPbjEc and at least the first dude has some
charisma and this episode is uniquely Australian which makes for more
Yes - what Kaleb said, and it also applies to all the other bushings/joints.
-Max
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tue, December 21, 2010 8:47:17 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension
Yes - another good method to use, both for removing and installing. Combined
with heat and pressure applied straight/flush, the job isn't too bad at all.
-Max
From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tue,
Yes, I'm sure more economical in the long run, but what I've got is pretty much
perfect for what I do now, and it is very compact - fits into a small canvas
tool bag $7 from HF, and I can resupply both tanks at most hardware stores, as
opposed to the big tanks which probably can only be
MG wrote:
Kind of like leaving Limburger out to mellow?
I didn't think the one with the Viper and the three Lambos was that bad.
Is the 'Famous dude drives a Suzuki' feature copied from UK?
The Aston Martin feature on the next show seemed kind of pointless. Lots of ego,
not much decent info
Craig.
Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred
On 12/20/2010 11:33 PM, Craig wrote:
On Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:37:00 -0500 Fred Moirfred.s...@verizon.net
wrote:
OK Don, et al.
That's the one that I used on my 201s. Air hammer out and press in
using a 1.5
Yeah, I replied to one that already made it to the list, as [MBZ] was in the
title too. I do a full scan of my HD every second day or so, and I haven't
been searching for chinese parts for the benz, I promise guys!! lol.
I have the original in the trash, but never opened the hyperlink. I can
I wonder if something like powder coating might work too. Not expensive to
do from what I understand, and quite durable.
Ed
300E
On 21 December 2010 09:38, MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com wrote:
DIY? A can of flat black spray paint and you're good to go. All black trim
does look kind of nice.
Hi David,
Max is right... the best thing to do it keep in contact with the
classic center and Tom Hansen. They're quite dedicated to keeping the
enthusiasts well supplied with what they need. There have been parts
that go out of stock, then go back in production when demand is
suitable. (For
'Gonna hafta get me some black paint, spoilers and big farm wagon wheels, I
guess. ;
On second thought, I'd rather help my children and grandchildren do well in
college.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sadly the number of running and/or repairable W108s is rapidly approaching
zero. They are very susceptible to rust (although not as badly as the W116s
are) and are vanishing. I haven't seen another one around here for a long,
long time.
It's also expensive to restore one and you end up with
It's funny in ways, when you read the specs on the hot AMG rim packages
back then, most were 15 or 16 rims. My old 911 has the option big 16
rims. hee hee. Standard were 15 back then, even on 911s.
Ed
300E
On 21 December 2010 10:25, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
'Gonna hafta get me some
On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 8:15 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/2123029972.html
That's interesting. I'd like to know the story behind it. Did
somebody buy a wrecked 500E and a 300E with a nice body but bad
engine, and swap things across? I don't think
Is it just me, or is that red exhibiting severe cambre?
Walt
On Dec 21, 2010 10:46 AM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote:
It's funny in ways, when you read the specs on the hot AMG rim packages
back then, most were 15 or 16 rims. My old 911 has the option big 16
rims. hee hee. Standard were 15
I think this is a big part of what adds to a cars value, especially cars
that were made in such large numbers as mercedes. Once 30+ years pass, most
are gone. Of the ones left, most are junk or projects. Give it a few more
years, where those projects are either junked or parted out for spares,
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 7:22 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
valued for years. W116s are next (believe me, start buying them!).
In a few more years (maybe 10+), everyone will be collecting W123s,
and even W126s. Just watch.
I think even the rarer 124s (coupes and
I have one for sale. It is a 1969 280SEL. Maroon with Cognac interior.
Interior is good with the only exception the drivers seat has a silver
dollar size tear in the middle. The paint is new but a 100% crummy job. I
call this a 50/50 job. It looks great from fifty feet away going 50 mph. The
So you mean my perfectly rust-free, mostly-original-paint 280SEL 4.5 might be
worth something?!
The market in California is clearly different than everywhere else. Here,
rust-free, running, decent looking 108s are on Craigslist regularly for months
and people can't give them away. $2500 seems
When you're trying to make a heavy 4 door into a sports car, you tweak and
work with what you got. hee hee
Ed
300E
On 21 December 2010 10:53, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote:
Is it just me, or is that red exhibiting severe cambre?
Walt
On Dec 21, 2010 10:46 AM, E M
I'm not saying it's a bad thing, it just threw me off a bit. :)
Looks damn sexy to me.
Walt
On Dec 21, 2010 11:45 AM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote:
When you're trying to make a heavy 4 door into a sports car, you tweak and
work with what you got. hee hee
Ed
300E
On 21 December 2010
In the UK they call it A star in a reasonably priced car...
I think one of my complaints from my admittedly small sample size of 2 episodes
is that this is the kind of typical LA Car Show where everything is going to
be about LA and take place in and around LA. One of my favorite things about
Wouldn't know how good they are as I never watched them. I'm on a
phone line. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! I was just
commenting on Walt saying it may need to mellow to improve all
the negative comments on a lot of lists. ;-)
Manfred
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:01:53 -0500
From:
That probably would as long as you rough up the shinny chrome
surfaces so the stuff sticks better. You would also have to make
sure that there is no plastic or rubber on the item as they have
to put it into the oven to melt the powder. Course it also costs
a lot more then a can of spray paint.
Another thing to consider, pray paint can also be removed to bring
back the chrome if need be.
Walt
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 12:29 PM, MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com wrote:
That probably would as long as you rough up the shinny chrome surfaces so
the stuff sticks better. You would also have to make
I think a lot of this has to do with the market, that is, the buyers. Consider
the age of these cars (W108, W111) and you can understand that the people who
would show an interest are up there in years (maybe 40-50 or older) and are not
looking for fixer-uppers or weekend drivers - especially
Oh come on Wilton. Black paint and wagon wheels don't cost that
much. I think I could even send you 4 wheels, as long as you
don't mind 2 different sizes. A couple may need a bit of rim
tightening or maybe just soaking them in water for a while may
work. The spoiler you can always make out of
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 8:38 AM, David Bruckmann
bruckma...@transcontinental.ca wrote:
So you mean my perfectly rust-free, mostly-original-paint 280SEL 4.5 might be
worth something?!
The market in California is clearly different than everywhere else.
Same for western Oregon and Washington.
I had to release pressure in the four-wheel SLS system (aka 6.9-style
Hydramat) of my Euro 500SEL thanks to a leak at the banjo fitting on
the high-pressure side of the hydraulic pump. For some reason the
copper washers suddenly decided to not seal well. I used Philip M.'s
trick with a propane
Jaime,
Thanks for your info on the W108 - I didn't even know it is a 108. I too think
they're only going to go up in value, and I also agree that there's lots of
folks on this list (me included) who are bottom feeders and thrive at the
'frugal' end of the scale.
I really want to get this
Yeah, and put the bigger wheels on the back, right? Save fuel - always
going downhill.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 12:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment
On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 7:09 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote:
The problems with all modern automobiles is the replacement of analog
mechanical controls with digital electronic controls, and subsequent gross
cheapening of mechanical design. Programmer's disease indeed.
...
I
MG wrote:
Wouldn't know how good they are as I never watched them. I'm on a phone
line. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
Can you download 150 meg overnight?
Malwarebytes says this file is virus-free.
You might have to download a codec for .mkv files, IIRC VLC media player
couldn't
For your sake, I sure hope not! However, you still have the original problem
to
sort out. Perhaps the SLS valve was already dead? I would think that if there
was air entrapped, you could loosen the lines at the top of the struts to bleed
out the air - that is what I do on my 124 wagon SLS.
Curt Raymond wrote:
but I knew about British TV, I grew up on Dr. Who...
Heh. Like Dr. Who is the epitome of British TV.
But whether it is or not, I certainly enjoyed the show.
At the risk of a oil-thread... Which is your favorite Doctor?
-- Philip
Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
W116s are next (believe me,
start buying them!). In a few more years (maybe 10+), everyone
will be collecting W123s, and even W126s. Just watch.
Well then, I'm ahead of the game. I have a collection of 123s
already!! *grin*
-- Philip
I prefer The Avengers or The Prisoner, never did watch Doc Who though...
Be seeing you.
Walt
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Curt Raymond wrote:
but I knew about British TV, I grew up on Dr. Who...
Heh. Like Dr. Who is the epitome of British TV.
But
The Get Beat Up by Emma Peel contest. Ahh, how that brings back memories...
Dan
--- On Tue, 12/21/10, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Date: Tuesday,
lol
Ed
300E
On 21 December 2010 13:08, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Yeah, and put the bigger wheels on the back, right? Save fuel - always
going downhill.
Wilton
- Original Message - From: MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent:
Geez, now I'm up there in years! Well if that ain't a depressing thought,
I don't know what is. lol Mind you, there's a lot of truth to what you
say. I still love cleaning a car, it relaxes me. But for the really dirty
stuff, I'm more likely to pay someone else to do it. There was a time
Hey, I'm included in that demographic as well.
As for rolling around on the floor and changing oil, well, I have stopped doing
that, too. When my local stealership does an oil change with OEM filter and
synthetic blend OE oil, along with an inspection and tire rotation for $30, I
can' justify
Here's a good skit dealing with technology:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/bbc-comedians-ridicule-tech-naming-schemes-make-us-laugh-along/
Enjoy!
Dan
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Well easier to remove. You can also get the powder coat off. Its
just a slightly tougher coat of paint after all. You would still
need to repolish and rechrome the trim in either case, especially
if you roughed it up and destroyed the polish to make either the
paint or powder coat stick
Um make that rustoilum powder coat undercoat.
Manfred
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Manfred
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:08:20 -0500
From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?
Yeah, and put the bigger wheels on the back, right? Save fuel -
always
going downhill.
Wilton
Might could. If they let me stay connected that long. Usually I
get kicked off after about 2-3 hours. Hey what do you expect fer
$6.96 a month. :-)
Manfred
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:16:36 -0500
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject:
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 7:46 AM, Alex Chamberlain
apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
Better yet, buy a 400E/E420, which are really undervalued and
underappreciated cars with all the power you can reasonably use on the
street. A bit lacking in the tire and brake department, but those are
easy
Sounds like I need to head out to california with a car hauler!
Every time I visit out west I'm tempted. One of these days I'll find
the time, money, and courage to fly out, buy something, and drive it
back here to NJ.
Jaime
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 11:38 AM, David Bruckmann
Isn't this rather cheap for an R129?
(oops, needs transmission and electrical work)
http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2119583787.html
How about $1500 and I make a 250SLD out of it?
Probably be too heavy and underpowered.
1996 Mercedes Benz 320 SL, jet black, hardtop removal convertible, approx.
I've seen em cheaper. Find one with a bad engine and put a om606 in it
:D There are a couple of diesel powered 107s out there.
-Rolf
On 12/21/2010 04:09 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Isn't this rather cheap for an R129?
(oops, needs transmission and electrical work)
I think for my generation Dr. Who is the definition of British TV...
The new show looks really amazing, you can see a much bigger budget but I'm all
about Tom Baker. I've actually got some MP3s of him reading some Dr. Who books.
Okay so now that I think of it there are quite a few others I
I got the plow tractor ('64 Cub Cadet model 70) running today and changed the
oil.
Changing the oil on that would be a 2 minute process if you didn't have to
dismount the plow. Theres a brace right under the drain plug and not enough
space to even get the wrench up there. Fortunately it only
Sounds like time for a $2 oil sucker?
Warm it up, suck it out, pour in the new stuff and leave the plow attached.
Randy
On 21/12/2010 3:20 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
I got the plow tractor ('64 Cub Cadet model 70) running today and changed the
oil.
Changing the oil on that would be a 2 minute
I went through that just last week in Burbank. Theres a SWEET 300TD that
belongs to one of the maintenance guys at the hotel I stay at. Theres also a
nice survivor VW beetle owned by somebody who works in our building. He's
obviously done a bunch of engine works, it starts really easy and
here in Calif., prices are all over the map,... you can find clapped out
Kaleb Specials (no offense intended, Kaleb!) all day, but anything
actually in good condition is probably going to cost you.
i'm most familiar with W123 diesels (since that's what i have and
watch). a strange thing has
Are you implying that there is more to the USA than LA and NYC? That
is sacrilege!
No network or movie people want that info to leak out!
In the UK they call it A star in a reasonably priced car...
I think one of my complaints from my admittedly small sample size of
2 episodes is that
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
One of our former demo guys drives a Vanagon because he claims its one of
the best audio equipment hauling vehicles that he can take into the city
because
he can parallel park it like nobody's business.
Even on the West
Coronation Street gets my vote. It's pretty much a religion over there!
Ed
300E
On 21 December 2010 16:18, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I think for my generation Dr. Who is the definition of British TV...
The new show looks really amazing, you can see a much bigger budget but
I just watched episode 2.
The drifting competition was classic, and I'm pretty sure nothing that the BBC
ever did.
One of the Top Gear USA hosts is apparently a competitive drifter. They had a
drifting competition, the other two hosts versus a student trained by the drift
racer.
The
NYC can detach, shrivel up, and float to sea. Adios, rotten apple.
Walt
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 4:31 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Are you implying that there is more to the USA than LA and NYC? That is
sacrilege!
No network or movie people want that info to leak out!
In the
Alles.
Ah! You young whippersnappers!
The best was The Goon Show on the radio!
Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe and Michael Bentine. Those
were the days!
You really had to exercise your imagination.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred
On 12/21/2010 4:51 PM, E M wrote:
Coronation
That looks like a pretty good deal for a half-decent looking car. How
hard could the steering box be?
--R
On 12/21/2010 3:45 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 7:46 AM, Alex Chamberlain
apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
Better yet, buy a 400E/E420, which are really
Rich Thomas wrote:
That looks like a pretty good deal for a half-decent looking car. How
hard could the steering box be?
On a V8? I think it took Craig less than a year to figure it out.
Mitch.
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Tried it, doesn't work... First theres no dipstick tube like on an MB and
second where the dipstick lands (or would land if there was a tube) is not the
lowest point when the tractor is on a level surface...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:28:42 -0600
From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net
To:
I'm outa' here for awhile - Merry Christmas Happy New Year to all.
G. M. Brown
Brevard, NC
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Or magazine people. I can name one magazine (Vintage Truck) dedicated to
vehicles not from the LA area...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:31:15 -0600
From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear
Message-ID:
Yuck!
When I was over in '88 it was Neighbors, I can still remember the theme song.
I was 13 and HATED the show but everybody was watching it.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:51:25 -0500
From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Mitch Haley wrote:
MG wrote:
Wouldn't know how good they are as I never watched them. I'm
on a phone line. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
Can you download 150 meg overnight?
10-11 MB per hour is pretty typical here.
_I_ don't sleep that long, but over the course of a couple
Uhhh, in either the second or third season of Real Top Gear they had a
competition where GRANNIES were taught to drift. BTDT.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:58:44 -0500
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Re: American
Hi All -
I haven’t rec’d anything since 12/17 – is the list alive and Well?
Thx
Larry
91 300D
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Well? Well...
Walt
On Dec 21, 2010 6:50 PM, l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
Hi All -
I haven’t rec’d anything since 12/17 – is the list alive and Well?
Thx
Larry
91 300D
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Take care Glenn. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas too, and all the best
in the coming New Year. Hope Santa leaves some Benz related gifts for you.
Ed
300E
On 21 December 2010 18:36, glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote:
I'm outa' here for awhile - Merry Christmas Happy New Year to all.
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
I used Philip M.'s trick with a propane torch
and cold water (thanks, Philip!) to re-anneal them nice and
soft. Put things back together, added some fluid, and there's
no leak now that I can tell.
Your welcome! I glad it worked.
However, although the suspension
That is great news, I hope it holds true. I have a whole bunch of
116's sitting around that I am thinking about sending to the
crusher as nobody wants 116 parts. Right now it seems like the
123 and early 126 cars are the cheap beater cars (in that phase
right now). It would be great to get
Fmiser wrote:
Mitch Haley wrote:
MG wrote:
Wouldn't know how good they are as I never watched them. I'm
on a phone line. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
Can you download 150 meg overnight?
10-11 MB per hour is pretty typical here.
_I_ don't sleep that long, but over the course
So where is a good place to sell these cars? Ebay still?
On 12/21/2010 11:35 AM, LWB250 wrote:
I think a lot of this has to do with the market, that is, the buyers. Consider the age
of these cars (W108, W111) and you can understand that the people who would show an
interest are up there in
Rolf,
Got any info, pictures, contacts etc. I am pondering a 380SL 2.5D
using an OM602 turbo. By the time I start, I maybe able to find a
2.7 L out of a Sprinter, if that would fit. I think a rusty 87 190D
2.5 with a 5 speed would be a nice donor for the R107 transplant.
I've seen em
I think the really good ones must first all be snapped up, before any
attention will turn to what's left, and where people will start putting
money into them as collectors. I'd still love a 560 SEL. They're out
there, but try to find a good one, that's worry of collecting right now.
Last year, I
I'd guess locally, through word of mouth, or your local Buy and Sell or CL
list. I can't imagine anyone willing to travel too far to buy a $1000 car,
especially if the condition is only so-so, as to whether or not the car can
be driven home.
For me, a 45 minute drive is about as far as I'll go
Dieselhead wrote:
Rolf,
Got any info, pictures, contacts etc. I am pondering a 380SL 2.5D using
an OM602 turbo. By the time I start, I maybe able to find a 2.7 L out
of a Sprinter, if that would fit. I think a rusty 87 190D 2.5 with a 5
speed would be a nice donor for the R107
A 2.5 litre diesel engine can only just move a 190 forward, slowly. I don't
think it would provide enough grunt to even shuffle an SL around a parking
lot.
Ed
300E
On 21 December 2010 19:41, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Rolf,
Got any info, pictures, contacts etc. I am pondering a
This is where bolting on some 24s might help. hee hee
Ed
300E
On 21 December 2010 20:08, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Dieselhead wrote:
Rolf,
Got any info, pictures, contacts etc. I am pondering a 380SL 2.5D using
an OM602 turbo. By the time I start, I maybe able to find a 2.7 L
E M wrote:
A 2.5 litre diesel engine can only just move a 190 forward, slowly. I don't
think it would provide enough grunt to even shuffle an SL around a parking
lot.
My 1987 (and 1992) OM602s are rated for more horsepower than the 617 in my 1979
300SD, and I thought my SD was quick enough
I can't imagine anyone willing to travel too far to buy a $1000 car,
especially if the condition is only so-so, as to whether or not the car can
be driven home.
Agreed, if it is so-so, but if I can drive it 700-1000 miles home, I would
definitely fly out somewhere
where cars don't rust and
Curt Raymond wrote:
The new show looks really amazing, you can see a much bigger
budget
I don't know. Technology as progress a _lot_ since those early
shows. A lot of them were bleeding edges stuff. But may didn't
get imported to the US market until they were already outclassed.
but I'm
Not mine, etc.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred
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Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:14:43 -0800 (PST)
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