The lucky cars are the ones that sat like this waiting for someone to
patiently bring them back to life! They skip the "cheap used car" phase of
life and jump right into respected classic. Sounds like my kind of car :-)
Jaime
-up since 5:15 with a cheerio eating 9 month old.
On Sat, May 23,
Dan, I'll take the Radio, but I'd just give it to Tom and Ed too!
Jaime
On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 8:48 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Trans filter is taken, as is the exhaust hanger.
>
> The signal is yours as is the stereo install kit.
>
> The stereo install kit is
Looks pretty good. Probably a M130 powered version. Rare.
Jaime
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> 1969 Mercedes Benz 300 sel
> http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5043713776.html
>
> via cPro Craigslist App
> iOS: http://tinyurl.c
Air bags can be had for about $300 each per corner. Valves are more. But
you don't necessarily need them to be rebuilt to have a driveable car.
I'm rebuilding my second air suspension car right now, a W112 coupe.
They're really not so bad, it's a simple system. But parts are expensive,
they add
M189 (W109 1965-67) and the M198 (gullwing) share several parts and
designs. I can confirm, at least, the water pump is the same part, for
example. I never bothered to compare much else in the EPC. but if you
examine both closely you can see many shared deigns.
Jaime
On Wed, May 27, 2015 at 12
I did it...
http://www.jaimekop.com/ebay/300D/
I wouldn't bother changing the diff, the top gear ratio of the 4 speed is
the same as the auto box, so your highway gearing won't change. Unless you
live in a very flat area, a taller geared 240D isn't a good idea. (I've
had several 240Ds and drove
You can get the parts here:
http://www.beruparts.com
I mostly buy parts and make my own sets these days. It's easier to ensure
quality.
Jaime
On Thursday, June 11, 2015, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
wrote:
> Having finally had enough, I caved and took the car in
> for a professional diagnosis.
Hi Meade,
You can easily bypass the fader switch... In earlier cars (which I'm
familiar with) the fader switch wiring harness has connections to the rear
speakers in the center console. If you work with the wire, you can stretch
them up to the radio. No need to run new wires to the rear. I run n
Speakers were not grounded from the factory. Beware if this is the case.
Jaime
On Saturday, June 20, 2015, fmiser via Mercedes
wrote:
> > Meade wrote:
> >
> > I'm concerned because I've read in several forum posts that
> > modern radios don't like how Mercedes grounded the speakers
> > in the
Hi All,
Despite the call for rain, I'll be headed over the MBCA June Jamboree in
Madison, NJ tomorrow. Its a new location that happens to be a few miles
from where I live.
I'll be driving my grey 1979 300SD... the 67 300SEL is too dirty to display
right now, and the 59 219 would surely be a big h
Someone emailed me this weekend asking me to recommend an air suspension
kit for his 67 250S. I told him, kindly, what I thought about his idea.
Jaime
On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 7:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Say no more.
>
>
> http://www.hemmings.com/classifie
That's too new for me! But thanks Dan.
And I'm more of a add-value and resell kinda kind. I never flip.
Jaime
On Wednesday, July 1, 2015, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> Here you go:
>
>
> http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2398233-1993-mercedes-benz-400sel-sale-whol
Sure, why not? How much money and engineering friends do you have?
W211 technology works just fine in a W126, if you know the right people.
http://images.jaimekop.com/2004_11_29_W126_COMAND/IMG_0543.JPG
Jaime
On Wed, Jul 8, 2015 at 5:04 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro
Not normally, no.
On Friday, July 10, 2015, Tim Crone via Mercedes
wrote:
> On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 10:08 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> > wrote:
> > http://images.jaimekop.com/2004_11_29_W126_COMAND/IMG_0543.JPG
>
> You park your automatics in neu
Yeah yeah, i'm here. Don't get your tin foil hats out just yet. Its not
quite as simple as they make it sound. I won't get into here on a public
forum, but you really don't have to worry. I hate to break it to you, but
none of us are special enough to warrant the huge amount of effort it takes
Dealer only now.
Unless you want a horrible chinese one that will start acting up in a few
weeks. If you can't find one, that a good sign: they stopped making the
crappy ones.
Unfortunately, they're not cheap from the dealer.
Jaime
On Sat, Jul 25, 2015 at 2:58 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
Having spent time in both, I'd say the W211 is a much better car than the
W210 in terms of quality of materials and general feel. I've logged a
large number of miles of W211s over the years and always enjoyed them.
Jaime
On Sun, Jul 26, 2015 at 10:15 PM, clay via Mercedes
wrote:
> My $0.02 is
Hi all,
I have a friend off of I-84 just south of the mass pike who broke down in
his 77 300D. Sounds like a vacuum pump failure... Engine runs fine, but
brakes are hard and there are no vacuum functions working.
Anyone have a shop in the area to recommend?
He needs to get back to NJ soon, but r
k to reduce down time.
>
> -Curt
>
> From: Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> To: mercedes Mailing List ; mercedes <
> merce...@mercedeslist.com>
> Cc: Jaime Kopchinski
> Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2015 10:09 AM
> Subject: [MBZ] Urgent repair shop needed in central mass
They never had a distribution center in Montvale. But there is a parts
counter here in my office, and a distribution center in southern NJ. Both
are still operating.
But last I checked the kit was NLA from MB.
Jaime
On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 11:24 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okieben
It's a U.S. Spec carb'ed M110. A pretty sorry combination.
Jaime
On Sunday, August 16, 2015, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
wrote:
> That one is carbureted though (280S) wouldn't that make it less desirable?
> -Curt
>
>
> From: Curly McLain via Mercedes >
> To: Mercedes Discussion List >
>
Ah, it all changed in 1968, especially for the W108/9. The coarse MB tex,
the new ugly soft knobs, the heater levers that fell apart, the harsh strip
of MB Tex across the dash, things were painted sliver instead of chrome,
the start of some emissions controls, the torque converter. The list goes
Well, I'm about to list a 85 300CD with similar mileage for a similar price.
But its sorted, has working AC, was dealer serviced, and is overall very
unmolested.
Demanding good money is fine, as long as the car backs up the price.
Jaime
On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 8:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Me
Thats an outstanding price... I'd be all over that.
Jaime
On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 11:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> 1970 Mercedes 280 SE Base
> http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5184222563.html
>
> via cPro Craigslist App
> iOS: http://tinyurl.c
I put my 300CD on CL last night. I'll be listing it on ebay shortly, but
wanted to see what kind of response I get here first:
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5184290910.html
Jaime
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Mechanical injection, transistorized ignition with points, pretty easy to
sort out. They tend to run hot and have head gasket issues, however.
Jaime
On Saturday, August 22, 2015, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> Will need some tuning: Is this a D-Jetronic car?
> Wha
Oh yeah, I missed the "A" for the sindelfingen plant!
Jaime
On Sat, Aug 22, 2015 at 9:24 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Jaime.Don't mean to nit-pick, 16 digit VIN?
>
> Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
>
> > Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2015 07:35:40 -0400
> > To: mercedes@
g 22, 2015, at 9:03 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Mechanical injection, transistorized ignition with points, pretty easy to
> > sort out. They tend to run hot and have head gasket issues, however.
> >
> > Jaim
Nothing a good radiator and a few modifications couldn't fix.
Jaime
On Sat, Aug 22, 2015 at 1:47 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> "Run hot" is not a good discription for a car for me to own here in hell.
>
> Bob R
> On Aug 22, 20
Sure, which engine?
Just out your foot down and crank away!
Jaime
On Monday, August 24, 2015, Darren Marshall via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Anyone familiar with 108 vapor lock issues?
>
> On Sun, Aug 23, 2015 at 9:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com
Curt, how do you expect the entertainment system to known when the car is
on, where it is, display messages in the instrument cluster, and respond to
button presses if it's not connected to a CAN bus?
Let's not loose focus on where the issues were here... No need to attack
basic and proven technol
I agree, and I don't know how many times we have to say this on this
list... please keep your politics to yourself. I'm sure there are many
other places on the internet who would love to hear it.
This is really sad and disgusting.
Jaime
On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 3:48 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercede
It takes a huge amount of time and knowledge to pull something like this
off.
Jaime
On Wednesday, August 26, 2015, Max Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Or an ex-spouse bent on revenge, or the neighborhood punk getting some
> laughs. People can and will be cruel.
> --
> Max
I'd love to come, but that's the weekend of the IPOG meeting down in
Philly, and the NJ sections of the MBCA also have a show/picnic. I'm going
to try to make both of them (in my 219 if it's road worthy by then), but a
swing by RI is not going to happen :(
Jaime
On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, Dwi
Thanks for thinking of me, but I'm not interested. I don't buy the story.
It looks like it was parked for 20 years in direct sunlight, not in a shed.
Any car that needs that much body/paint and interior work isn't worth it.
It certainly needs $2000+ of parts just to make it mechanically right
bet
In general, Dan, the SDL is everything you love about these cars. You need
to get your hands on this one, it sounds great. Well maintained cars are
in big demand and get very high prices.
I'd love to have another myself!
Jaime
On Thursday, September 3, 2015, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes
Judging from the rocker panels, I'd call that terminal rust.
Also has signs of a cheap paint job. Its wet in the photos, which is a
always a big red flag.
Why is the air cleaner off the car that should run and drive?
Interior is baked. And the seats were restuffed with something other than
hor
I do the same on some fuel hoses that are NLA... cut off the ferrule, clamp
on some new hose.
I had to do this on the original (and awesome) fuel hose on my ponton two
weeks ago:
http://images.jaimekop.com/2015_05_15_Mercedes_219/large-65.html
I'd love to find a source for new ferrules and a crim
Have you lost your mind?
Even I would tackle that due to parts cost alone!
On Friday, September 18, 2015, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Just picked up in Altus Ok
>
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> So how much you digit it's worth with parts all in boxes?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 18, 2015, at 9:11 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Have you lost your mind?
> &
So where are the pictures?!
On Sat, Sep 19, 2015 at 9:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> The ChowdahQ was great fun, and we really enjoyed the time we spent with
> everyone. It's always great to get to put names to faces, and for that
> matter, cars to names, too.
>
Hi Jon,
I have no idea... its been a while since I've needed one. Off the top of
my head, I'd say $400-500. I could be way off, but that seems fair to me.
I have a dead one in storage, waiting for them to appreciate!
They're all the same for all cars. It'll make a big difference. Back in
2002 I
Congrats! Looking forward to hearing more!
On Monday, September 21, 2015, Darren Marshall via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Well I ended up buying it, will follow up soon I'm sure :)
>
>
>
> Darren Marshall, Co-Founder
>
> doejo.com
> doejo.com/space
> bowtruss.com
> aquanautbeer.co
Genuine glass is worth the money and usually not so expensive. I put a
windshield in my 300CD earlier this year and it was surprisingly cheap.
But then again, genuine everything is generally better!
I replaced an aftermarket glass that was badly chipped. Poor quality.
Jaime
On Friday, Septem
PGW is actually now a supplier for Mercedes. Didn't they buy PPG?
Jaime
On Friday, September 25, 2015, Tom Savage via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> On Sep 25, 2015 9:18 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" >
> wrote:
> >
> > With a cheap Chinee piece of glass. That's the "FUYGO" stuff.
Colors are great, but those 450s are sooo borig.
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
> http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5246920963.html
>
> via cPro Craigslist App
> iOS: http:/
This is a w123?
What about the sway bar links? They're cheap and always go bad. They will
make noise, but it's not a loud one.
Jaime
On Saturday, October 10, 2015, Craig via Mercedes
wrote:
> I've been having to drive over a lot of "traffic bumps" lately (rather
> slowly, I might add) and he
The right rear jack point collapse is a real red flag here. They should
support the weight of the car no matter how they're used. If they
collapse, there is some serious rot behind the scenes.
As much as I want this car to be good, I think its a disaster. Its a shame.
Jaime
On Mon, Apr 24, 2
C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> How much you think it's worth in okie dollars?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Apr 24, 2017, at 4:48 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > The rig
Hi All,
Anyone have a 14x6 bundt wheel thats an unused spare tire? That is, spare
tire that hasn't been on the ground, with original wheel weight, etc.
I've got three and need one more for a complete set, which I kinda need by
next week. Anything from a 123 or 126. Part number is typically 126
Ooof... what a disaster.
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 12:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Mercedes-Benz-300D-W123-Dark-
> Blue-Sedan-Immaculate-82-227-Miles-Show-Room-/272662337359?
> hash=item3f7bf1174f:g:bjwAAOSww9xZD93z&vxp=mtr&auto
We see all kinds of shippers here at work. My advice: it's worth the
extra money for a big name and enclosed transport. These guys are very
professional and the car doesn't get covered in crud along the way.
Jaime
On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 8:50 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.co
Dan, I might be interested in the D.C. car if he needs another buyer!
On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 10:38 AM Ed Booher via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Just got to make sure I'm following the story properly!
>
> On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 8:58 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebe
Your section has meetings? Wow...
On Mon, May 15, 2017 at 8:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> We discussed that some years back. Scott was all for it, but to be honest
> I didn’t have the time to devote to it in order to make it successful.
>
> As I’ve said befor
This is very sad news... I enjoyed talking to Jon about our cars, and even
had him over to my place at one point to swap parts. His 250S has a NOS
distributor I sold him, if I remember correctly.
My condolences to his family and to you Dimitri, for losing a close friend.
He will be missed.
Jaim
You should find out who did the conversion... if it was done in Germany the
car is worth much more.
On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 5:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> 1978 Mercedes 300cd
> http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/6109898561.html
>
> via cPro for
Lots of the pads are only available aftermarket now, but I've used them
with good results.
On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 6:31 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> World Upholstery will have them.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On May 26, 2017, at 9:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
GAAH and world upholstery have them
On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 10:29 AM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Who sells aftermarket pads? I'm going to need some 115 pads soon.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 27, 2017, at 5:33 AM,
Eh... restoration should be work to bring back to original condition. Not
make everything the way you want it, and randomly assign colors to
everything under the hood. If all that effort went into putting things
right, it would be a nice car. Instead you have loads of work to undo all
of his "re
I bought one of these to stick in my 350SDL to prepare it for sale last
week.
After a few days, I can say it works about as well as I'd expect for a
radio under $150. The UI is pretty terrible and its not very polished in
terms of software quality. (Keep in mind I've been working in SW quality
f
ously, I'm going to top
of the market here.
Jaime
On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 3:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Tell us about the 350. I might want to buy it.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 29, 2017, at 2:13 PM, Jaime Kopchinski
It's true... got any unused spares?
On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 12:09 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Jaime wanted some!!!
>
> On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 11:46 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > I have some 14" bundts in very good sha
Well that's nice...
I can't say I have any experience with the infinity, but certainly the GLA
Jaime
On Sun, Jun 4, 2017 at 7:21 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Buried in the atricle, Jaime's group gets a compliment!
>
> "Curiously—and unlike another famous badg
Go bid on this super rare W108:
https://www.estatesales.net/IN/Griffith/46319/1564794?highlight=Mercedes
And then please sell it to me.
Jaime
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to NJ. But its not
to far.
Jaime
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 10:59 PM, Craig via Mercedes
wrote:
> On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 21:42:57 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> > Go bid on this super rare W108:
> > https://www.estatesales.net/IN/Griffith/46319/1564794?high
hanks,
Jaime
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 9:52 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> You serious?
> I'm about ten miles away
>
> Rick
> Original Message
> From: Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 8:43 PM
> To: me
I'm impressed they moved it to auction so quickly. I always had the
impression that cars like this had sat for 6 months before anything
happened!
On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 8:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Own one of my cars!
>
> https://www.copart.com/lot/31870427
It works on later 617s and 603s at least... I've used mine on both.
This one for $200 is a steal.If I didn't already have one, I'd buy it.
It really makes sense if you have or plan to buy a bunch of cars (as I
always plan to do)
Jaime
On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 7:04 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Merc
Nothing yet... I asked the auction house for a VIN and photos of the
engine. Also if it's running and if they have a title.
After some careful research, I determined that the shifter couldn't be
original in this car. Which means possible engine swap, which kills it for
me.
Let's see what they re
I have one of those mechanical crimp tools that you put in a vice for AC
hoses. Works pretty well. I used it to make up a set for a W108 280SE,
and will probably do the same for my 250S soon.
I think its this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Mastercool-71550-Black-Manual-Crimper/dp/B000WBQ4U2/ref=sr_
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6183874879.html
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We suddenly had low water pressure here tonight after dinner. I did some
investigation and figured out that a garden hose was left on for a few
hours outside (thanks to my 5 year old). I turned it off, but now the pump
won't build pressure... comes up to 25-30psi at the pressure tank but thats
it
How deep do I need to bury an animal who passed away to keep other animals
from getting to it?
... its been a rough week here.
Jaime
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On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 8:47 PM, Craig via Mercedes
wrote:
> On Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:32:20 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> > We suddenly had low water pressure here tonight after dinner. I did
> > some investigation and figured out that a garden hose was le
> '95 E300
>
> On June 21, 2017 8:54:01 PM EDT, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >How deep do I need to bury an animal who passed away to keep other
> >animals
> >from getting to it?
> >
> >... its been a rough week
;
> If the pump is 220v, are both breakers intact?
>
> YMMV.
>
>
> Fred Moir.
> Lynn MA.
> Diesel preferred.
>
>
> ________
> From: Mercedes on behalf of Jaime
> Kopchinski via Mercedes
> Sent: 21 June 2017 20:32
> To: mercedes
aleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> >
> >> As deep as you can, or get some lye and cover it then cover with dirt
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >> On Jun 21, 2017, at 7:54 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
> >>> merc
The well seems to be back to normal in terms of cycling and pressure as of
this morning. Only remaining issue is a good amount of sediment has made
it through, and into my washing machine, fixtures, etc.
I'll be installing a filter very good, and getting the well checked out by
a professional soo
Thanks, but I'm ok in terms of projects over here right now!
On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 7:54 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Time for Jaime to bottom feed:
>
> https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6199879207.html
>
> -D
>
> ___
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I'm still employed through the end of July... I just turned down an offer
from MB to stay. It would have involved a huge amount of travel and time
away from the family, with little opportunity to advancement without
relocation. I turned the offer down on Monday and they came back and asked
me to
hey have moved everything to Atlanta? Being away from
> family is no good.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jul 1, 2017, at 9:46 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I'm still employed through the end of July... I jus
You got it Dan, the life I have here in NJ wouldn't be possible for
anything near the same income in reasonable commuting distance from Long
Beach, CA... and its not exactly cheap here! Add that NJ is my home, where
both my wife and I grew up and our families still live... the decision was
easy.
with North America.
> They may as well move to Lower Slobovia, for all the contact they will have
> with North Americans.
> >
> > Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote:
> >> MBRDNA... our work is moving to Long
> >> Beach, CA.
> &g
McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Headlight doors URO only, for Bosch prices.
>
> Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>
>> July 1, 2017 at 8:59 PM
>> I don't find
No, it's some other guy on there. I'm jaimekop, but I don't comment too
often
Jaime
On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 12:16 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I'll bet this goes over $4k. "Jaime" is our Jaime?
>
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
> On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at
I can tell you that there are chineese Sandens out there that are probably
just as bad as the imported R4s, so you might not gain much.
I have a few NOS Yorks from the 60s that I've been tinkering with... I
pulled apart one from a parts car and found them quite simple inside.
Rebuild kits are stil
M275 is a magical engine... you can feel the blood draining out of your
legs from the acceleration.
On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 12:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Looks like everything works. What's the story on these? Wasn't the
> original sticker price > $1
Do we still have some lurkers on this list who are into Unimogs? Jason
Brown?
Theres a 1971 406 for sale by me here in NJ. Its got a OM352 in it that
runs, but its really rusty. The clutch and brake hydraulics are bad, so it
doesn't go or stop. Most of the gear shift levers are stuck.
Its a d
Ralph,
These are the ones to get:
https://www.amazon.com/Cibie-082440-82440-Light-Unit/dp/B008DQV88Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500896853&sr=8-1&keywords=cibie+082440
They look very much like the original lights, fit the car without
modification, plug directly into the factory wiring harness, and us
Yep, they're the best in both performance and appearance
Jaime
On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 11:12 AM Craig via Mercedes
wrote:
> On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 08:52:27 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> > I used the Hella sealed beam conversions from Amazon on my 1982 300D and
> > was really pleased wit
Very cool, I'd pay that for it
On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 8:17 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> 1982 Mercedes-Benz 230 E , 97.800 orig. mls, excellent Condition
>
> http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-benz-orig-mls/6193359162.html
>
> via cPro for
Sold for $7850... good price, good car... nice to see these coming up in
value a bit.
On Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 4:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Unbelievable at just how unfashionable these cars are. The '79 on BAT has
> a garish red interior but is otherwi
>From what I've heard (by the people that built them) that frame is really
indestructible.
Jaime
On Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 6:14 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> So I just picked up the 2002 ML 320 that Kaleb sent me the carfax on. Good
> condition, only 90K miles
The new smart was just announced... It might be worth while to wait!
Jaime
On Saturday, July 19, 2014, John Reames via Mercedes
wrote:
> My usual commute is to the train station; one of the 210.025's has BAD
> rust issues.
>
> Gonna go get SMART-ed ;)
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> -j.
>
> --
> John W
>
> > On Jul 19, 2014, at 9:46, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I would not get a smart. They are very very small and really do not get
> all that good fuel mileage
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
>
I always connected a CIS gauge in line with the warm up regulator. See the
work instruction here:
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/11883/PROGRAM/Engine/107/M116_38/07.3-120.pdf
In checking the car for possible purchase, I'd check movement of the air
flow regulating plate on the fuel dis
Becker Autosound has metric speakers that fit perfectly!
Jaime
On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 11:33 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> The front speakers are shot on the 1983 300TD.
>
> How wasy is it to R/R the front speakers? Anybody have any good used ones
> sitt
Agreed... I'll keep an eye on it. Your post was good... its true she's at
top dollar already. I'd guess she's using what they paid for it two years
ago as a reference, which might make her somewhat rigid in her price.
Jaime
On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 12:34 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@
Hi Tom,
The COMAND system in that car was a bit outdated even in 2007, but is still
reliable and stable. And, a huge advantage: Becker Autosound can service
and repair the components at a reasonable price. I think the high end
logic7 sound system is outstanding as well.
Updated maps are still
Hi Ned,
Updated maps are released annually. My department does the final testing
on them.
And house numbers are certainly available... usually down to the precision
of one block. What isn't available is an interpolation to position the
destination exactly on that block (which is often inaccurat
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