[MBZ] Time to send for the boys in white coats?

[clay monroe via Mercedes]

So, I am thinking of another stupid project.

Allen is wearing the livery of the local state university, and will be the hero 
vehicle in a new music video.  There are many accolades for her from fans.  Her 
being a PITA with the ignition lock goofiness just irks me for now.

2016 is when Polei came to me and began this burning idiocy of having a fall 
project to putz about with through the winter.  That car was a turd, but a 
great learning experience.  She did get me to ND and back without any issue 
though.

A few days ago, a co-worker ribbed me about driving such a silly car.  He, of 
course, attended the competing state institution.  Which got me thinking…  Why 
not begin a project to represent said party school, Ag college?  

Now the crux.  It needs be excellent bottom feeder in price and complete enough 
to be street-able with minimal effort.  

I have found a few examples.  Would I be remiss in passing by a w129 in need of 
head gasket (which I have full set) and go with the w201 2.6 with fuel delivery 
troubles?  Neither is blessed with great paint, which is a non-issue.  
Interiors are also not much of an issue (more trouble for a w129).  

Roadster or sedan?  Or, should I just be bundled up and shipped off to a padded 
room?

clay 

1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
1986 SDL - Polei
1982 300 SD - Allen

retired models-
2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers








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Re: [MBZ] Screw it

[fmiser via Mercedes]

> clay wrote:

> Now that I am using a Stanley key, I see that it is the dang
> interlock/steering pin that is not retracting.

Disassemble and remove or cut-off the pin.

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Re: [MBZ] Seems like these would be hard to find now days

[clay monroe via Mercedes]

Somebody with a R107 will hop on that.  Not enough desire for the tired old 
w126 cars for anybody to invest over much to keep one on the road.  But, a 
roadster will give great return on investment to make it functional.


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> I wonder if this is a good price?  Would be nice to have but I hardly work on 
> 117s anymore.
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Re: [MBZ] Don't use cheap 722.6 connector bushings

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Das beste oder nicht.

Dwight Giles Jr.
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On Sep 9, 2018 9:46 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" <
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> I finished up the conductor plate on the 99 e300 and just used the no name
> brand connector bushing that came with the kit.  I spent 30-45 minutes
> trying to get the locking ring to turn and pull the connector into the
> connection.  No matter what I tried, I could not get it to turn.  I happen
> to have a real MB part on hand and installed that instead.  Locking ring
> turns and pulled the connector in just fine.  Wow.  And they look exactly
> the same.
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Re: [MBZ] Seems like these would be hard to find now days

[Peter Frederick via Mercedes]

Probably not much demand for that jig by now, I'm pretty sure there aren't very 
many engines around that need it any more -- later ones have inserts from the 
factory and there is no need to do the job twice.



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[MBZ] a finny

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

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[MBZ] Seems like these would be hard to find now days

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I wonder if this is a good price?  Would be nice to have but I hardly 
work on 117s anymore.



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[MBZ] Don't use cheap 722.6 connector bushings

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I finished up the conductor plate on the 99 e300 and just used the no 
name brand connector bushing that came with the kit.  I spent 30-45 
minutes trying to get the locking ring to turn and pull the connector 
into the connection.  No matter what I tried, I could not get it to 
turn.  I happen to have a real MB part on hand and installed that 
instead.  Locking ring turns and pulled the connector in just fine.  
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 300cd

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Thank you. I will relay that to the domestic driveway controller. LOL

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Sep 9, 2018 9:39 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" 
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> but'cha need one for each foot!or one for each hand
>
> Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:
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>> Get thee behind me Satan.  Tempting at that price for a,CD. Good thing i
>> already have one.
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>> Dwight Giles Jr.
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 300cd

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but'cha need one for each foot!or one for each hand

Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:

Get thee behind me Satan.  Tempting at that price for a,CD. Good thing i
already have one.

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 300cd

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Get thee behind me Satan.  Tempting at that price for a,CD. Good thing i
already have one.

Dwight Giles Jr.
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Re: [MBZ] Screw it

[clay monroe via Mercedes]

Lock Jockey loves when people use graphite and WD40.  Screws up the locks to no 
end,  They love Tri-Flow.  I flushed the crud out of my tumblers with it.

Now that I am using a Stanley key, I see that it is the dang interlock/steering 
pin that is not retracting.  Key would spin with ease, but the locking pin 
would not disengage so the ignition would turn the thing on.   Now I have to do 
PnP hunts for ignitions.


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> On Sep 9, 2018, at 1:01 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes  
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> 
> 
>> The locksmith my mechanic sends me to is no longer interested in doing car 
>> things...  Mercedes especially.  Too many whiners?  Not sure.  Either way, I 
>> have been having trouble with the start key not watning to turn.  We got the 
>> tumbler out and off I went for a rebuild.  The locksmith shot some lube an 
>> Tri-flow on it and proclaimed it to be in very good condition, but they are 
>> not working on car things anymore.  I am now drving the SD with a Stanley 
>> key.  I was told to do this for a few weeks to see if the ignition doodad is 
>> the faulty part.
>> 
>> BUT WHERE ARE WE TO GET OUR OLD Tumblers made whole?  Anybody think they 
>> could make a living rebuilding only Mercedes tumblers?
>> clay 
> 
> Many years ago, before even thinking about taking anything apart, we would 
> squirt Eveready Oil, and later WD-40, in the lock and exercise it many times. 
> We would do this several times and then try the key.
> If no luck, we would squirt 3 in 1 oil in the lock, repeat the above 
> procedure, and try the key.
> If still no luck, we would go to a good locksmith and get him to cut a new 
> key just a little bit "full" (wider). That usually worked.
> Gerry
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[MBZ] 190SL on BAT

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Don't think I've seen a bright red 190SL before. (repainted from silver grey)
And I guarantee I've never before seen one with a 3rd brake light. 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1958-mercedes-benz-190sl-4/

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 300cd

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You need that un!

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 300cd

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

 "Interior has minor defects but can be easily perfected."  Really?  Such
as...?

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[MBZ] Buick Land Yacht for sale on BAT

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Quite compelling retro look.  Might zoom into the teen$

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-buick-roadmaster-3/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-09-09
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[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 300cd

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[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 300cd

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Re: [MBZ] OT: For the person who has everything

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Bidet are common in Italy, in homes not public facilities.  Usually soap and a 
towel are provided.  
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Re: [MBZ] OT: For the person who has everything

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> On September 9, 2018 at 9:36 AM archer75--- via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> The French have an interesting system. As I understand it a jet of water 
> takes the place of TP. Anybody been there, done that?

Bidet?
Can get the anus clean enough to leave a square of TP clean looking when you 
dry with TP.
What do you do in France, blow dry your backside?
Bidets can also encourage bacteria to move forward to the genitals. 

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] OT: For the person who has everything

[archer75--- via Mercedes]

Mitch Haley wrote:
> An invention ahead of its time. 
> Now everybody takes their phone with them to sit upon the porcelain throne. 
> 
> Reddit comments say 'eww, I'm not touching that phone, especially the cord'.
> 
> https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/6m85ls/this_telephoneradiotoilet_paper_holder_gadget/
> Mitch.
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The French have an interesting system. As I understand it a jet of water takes 
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Re: [MBZ] Great ChowdahQ XI

[Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes]

It was a great ChowdahQ!  Thanks to everyone for putting it together and
the great food!

We made it home about 9:30 last night with no issues, just a bit of light
rain and several bathroom breaks!

Jaime


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> We had good weather, outstanding food & many wonderful conversations. There
> were,about 20 of us from 6 states with 9 Benzes. We had 1-116, 3-123's, 3-
> 124"s, 2-211's.
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> Pix to follow.
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Re: [MBZ] Great ChowdahQ XI

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

It was an excellent gathering and great to see a lot of MB friends and their 
cars.

A big thanks to Dwight, Curt, Angie and everyone else who made this happen!

-D

> On Sep 9, 2018, at 7:38 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes  
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> We had good weather, outstanding food & many wonderful conversations. There
> were,about 20 of us from 6 states with 9 Benzes. We had 1-116, 3-123's, 3-
> 124"s, 2-211's.
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[MBZ] Great ChowdahQ XI

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

We had good weather, outstanding food & many wonderful conversations. There
were,about 20 of us from 6 states with 9 Benzes. We had 1-116, 3-123's, 3-
124"s, 2-211's.

Pix to follow.
Dwight

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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes SL 450 Convertible, Diesel, Manual - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

You should check that out, may be a "buy my failed project" deal but maybe
they'll get more reasonable on the price.  How did they make the engine
fit?  Custom oil pan?  I think putting an OM617 into the R107 engine bay is
a challenge because the engine is too high, so custom work needed (engine
arms and mounts and oil pan) to get it to sit low enough so the hood closes.

Non-running car, with a major conversion, is not worth anything like that
price.  If it were running / driving, maybe.  I think I'd offer around
$1000 at the most, if they can demonstrate that the engine starts and the
car moves back and forth with no major drama.  If the car doesn't move,
$500.  Too much risk that anything could be wrong, from transmission /
driveshaft / rear end to suspension to HVAC to...
-
Max
Charleston SC


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> Sounds interesting.
>
>
> https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/mercedes-sl-450-convertible/6692957244.html
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> 1976 Mercedes SL450 diesel
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> condition: good
> cylinders: 5 cylinders
> drive: rwd
> fuel: diesel
> odometer: 10
> title status: clean
> transmission: manual
> type: convertible
>
> I have a 1976 Mercedes 450 SL, we converted installed 5cyl Mercedes diesel
> in it. Drove it for while and was not satisfied with the auto transmission
> -- replaced it with four speed Mercedes transmission, installed clutch. The
> car is completed -- but I have not completed the final minor things --- The
> brakes need to be checked, since the car has been sitting for about a year.
> We do start it once in a while for lubrication.
> No cross members or structural changes was needed for the engine or trans
> swap.
> The car has both tops, I have never taken off the hard top --- so the soft
> top is still tucked in. the body is in good shape, the rust is not an
> issue. I still have the gas engine with the transmission and the auto trans
> for the diesel --- you can have them if wanted.
> We are asking $5K for the car, it will make a great commuter car.
> If you have questions contact Sam.
> do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
>
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Re: [MBZ] Screw it

[archer75--- via Mercedes]

> The locksmith my mechanic sends me to is no longer interested in doing car 
> things...  Mercedes especially.  Too many whiners?  Not sure.  Either way, I 
> have been having trouble with the start key not watning to turn.  We got the 
> tumbler out and off I went for a rebuild.  The locksmith shot some lube an 
> Tri-flow on it and proclaimed it to be in very good condition, but they are 
> not working on car things anymore.  I am now drving the SD with a Stanley 
> key.  I was told to do this for a few weeks to see if the ignition doodad is 
> the faulty part.
> 
> BUT WHERE ARE WE TO GET OUR OLD Tumblers made whole?  Anybody think they 
> could make a living rebuilding only Mercedes tumblers?
> clay 

Many years ago, before even thinking about taking anything apart, we would 
squirt Eveready Oil, and later WD-40, in the lock and exercise it many times. 
We would do this several times and then try the key.
If no luck, we would squirt 3 in 1 oil in the lock, repeat the above procedure, 
and try the key.
If still no luck, we would go to a good locksmith and get him to cut a new key 
just a little bit "full" (wider). That usually worked.
Gerry
 


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[MBZ] Mercedes SL 450 Convertible, Diesel, Manual - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

Sounds interesting. 

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/mercedes-sl-450-convertible/6692957244.html

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1976 Mercedes SL450 diesel

condition: good 
cylinders: 5 cylinders 
drive: rwd 
fuel: diesel 
odometer: 10 
title status: clean 
transmission: manual 
type: convertible

I have a 1976 Mercedes 450 SL, we converted installed 5cyl Mercedes diesel in 
it. Drove it for while and was not satisfied with the auto transmission -- 
replaced it with four speed Mercedes transmission, installed clutch. The car is 
completed -- but I have not completed the final minor things --- The brakes 
need to be checked, since the car has been sitting for about a year. We do 
start it once in a while for lubrication. 
No cross members or structural changes was needed for the engine or trans swap.
The car has both tops, I have never taken off the hard top --- so the soft top 
is still tucked in. the body is in good shape, the rust is not an issue. I 
still have the gas engine with the transmission and the auto trans for the 
diesel --- you can have them if wanted. 
We are asking $5K for the car, it will make a great commuter car.
If you have questions contact Sam.
do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers


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