Very nice.
Congrats.
Mike
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From: "John Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:50 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Gotta brag -- Check out my $3200 '87 300TDT
What do you guys think?
http://www.ece.msstate.edu/~jer99/
Wow..I didn't even know MA was big enough to have so many different
names for parts of it...;>)
Mike
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From: "Frederick Moir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 11:21 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD
Hey, Dwight
The ones in cars are Menonites, an offshoot of the Amish. The Amish will
ride in cars but they will not operate them. We used to haul veal calves
for Amish farmers in PA to the slaughterhouse in NJ and they were insistent
upon riding along and seeing every calf get slaughtered before being pai
So I guess my $600 83 300TD with 298K and a tranny that went bad in 500
miles was a really good deal.And who was it that said there is no
such thing as a cheap Mercedes? ;>)
Mike
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From: "John Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Se
th
Showah (Italian Riviera), da South Showah (Irish Riviera), Downnacape
(Wheahd ya go this weekend? Ah, nowheah, just downnacape.), and the
rest of it.
--R
Mike Canfield wrote:
Wow..I didn't even know MA was big enough to have so many different
names for parts of it...;>)
Mike
Next time I see this guy I am going to ask him the details of
the various flavors of beliefs in regards to vehicles and motors and such.
--R
Mike Canfield wrote:
The ones in cars are Menonites, an offshoot of the Amish. The Amish will
ride in cars but they will not operate them. We used to haul
Yeah, OK...The Washington Native Americans really just doesn't sound
quite as threatening does it? Isn't that what the whole idea of names like
that was in the first place? Here we go with the pussification
again..A red skinned spud ay? Then you discrimnate against the
folks
ast
I was amaazed when the DC NBA team changed their name from the offensive
"Bullets" to the much less offensive name of the main guy of a KKK group,
"Wizards". Brilliant!
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 173K
'87 Acura Legend 184K
Goodyear, AZ
- Original Mess
Man, if that wasn't all the way across the country I would have to have it!
Mike
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From: "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 12:09 PM
Subject: [MBZ] I Almost Missed This
H.
http://cgi.ebay.com/
I'd love to have a trailer wiring harness for my 123 TD if they exist..I
need to fix the bumpers anyway so i will be building my own reciever hitch
for it.
Mike
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From: "Joe Knight" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 9:11 AM
Subject: [MBZ] 124
Jeff,
My main concern is that I don't want to cut the original harness in the
car. I can modify the trailer plug end to suit.
Mike
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From: "Jeff Zedic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 wa
ect: Re: [MBZ] 124 wagon hitches,was: Re: Gotta brag -- Check out my
$3200 '87 300TDT
Ahh, you just pick one up for like $15 at Wal-mart and wire it in. It's
worked fine on my 97' Subaru and 83' 300D...
Levi
On 5/17/07, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I
Yes Brian, That pretty much sums it all up
Mike
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From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 12:34 AM
Subject: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay
We had our first ebay experience tonight. Decided to register with eba
Now I have to build a reciever hitch and tow the car trailer with the
TD..I wonder how the hydraulic suspension would handle it
Maybe an equalizer hitch and electric brakes is all I would
need...LOLOLOL
Mike
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From: "John Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
it first?
-Curt
Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 11:13:58 -0400
From: "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who says MBs can't tow...
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Very good point Ned. No one benefits.
Mike
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From: "ned kleinhenz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes List"
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 9:31 PM
Subject: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay
Everything I've bought on eBay turned out to be what I expected and less.
And the pric
So, What is the finish on the Bundts? Is it paint or powdercoating? A
friend of mine has a whole stack of them I was wondering about restoring and
reselling. I have podercoating equipment and a bead blast setup available
to use.
Done right, looking new, would they be worth $100 each, outrigh
rs.rennlist.com/webercarbs
Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/
.
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From: "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 8:10 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] no accounting for taste
ble to go to Home Depot and sourced some rattle cans for the
after-market pseudo bundts I refurbed.
clay
On May 22, 2007, at 9:09 AM, Mike Canfield wrote:
Heck, I could do them painted for less than $100I better
hit the
pick and pull..What would be the proper paint to use?
In that case I think powdercoating would yield a much smoother finish with
much less prep. Glass bead it, solvent wash and powdercoat.I have
the oven, now I need to save up for the powdercoating equipment. I'd rather
use my own than borrow seeing I intend to make a profit.
Thanks for
Nah.Just need some fab skills, a few good friends, a torch and a
welder...
Mike
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From: "Ed Booher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anybody ever swap a 115 300D into 123?
On
Had a 75 GMC pickup with the same setup.8MPG pulling the loaded
trailer or running empty.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: "Gary Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] fuel mileage was Re: Now, a lia
23, 2007 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anybody ever swap a 115 300D into 123?
now why would you ever want to abuse a 123 and do that.
On 5/23/07, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Nah.Just need some fab skills, a few good friends, a torch and a
welder...
Mike
- Original
, May 23, 2007 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anybody ever swap a 115 300D into 123?
> now why would you ever want to abuse a 123 and do that.
>
> On 5/23/07, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> Nah.Just need some fab skills, a few good friends, a torch a
am starting to lust after my daughter's Chevy Cavalier.
On 5/23/07, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Well, I guess I wouldn't. But on the other hand a Caddy 472 under the
hood
of a vergasser 123 coupe could be fun.;>)
--
LT Don
http://don.homelinux.net/~d
CASH ONLY!! If they can't go to the bank and bring you cash tell them to go
fly a kite. No reason they can't if they are legit.
Mike
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From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 2:21 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Safe
AND..ALWAYS get a reciept in the buyers handwriting stating that you
sold him/her the car in AS-IS condition with NO warranty.
I sold a Camaro to some folks in Ohio, delivered it to them, got my
reciept and we all left happy. 3 days after I get home I get a call from a
lawyer saying they w
Karl,
If you do the swap do you want to sell me your automatic tranny? I could
use it for my 83 300TD.
Where are you?
Thanks, Mike
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From: "Karl Wittnebel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 10:51 AM
Subject: [MBZ] An
Actually Phillip, the exact opposite is true with diesel engines and manual
transmissions. Most failures I have encountered occured due to very high
temperatures generated by large amounts of torque running in high gears.
There is MUCH more stress on the input and mainshaft bearings of a manual
We do too..For free even!!
Mike
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From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] no accounting for taste...Restoring Bundts
YOU get a HOIST!?! Wow, we have to depend on strong arm
f the improper gearing
in
the form of straining and pain.
Too bad we don't have pain gauges on cars. Then I could point to it and
say
to my wife "SEE?"
Brian
On 5/24/07, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Actually Phillip, the exact opposite is true with diesel eng
Does that tranny have a reverse band adjutment like on my old 123 240D?
Mike
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From: "Loren Faeth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 4:32 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL tranny
Wilton,
Thanks for the explanation. A
THANKS RICH!!!
I'll be checking that out right away!
Mike
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From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:09 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Powder coating
Whoever was thinking about powder coating something (wheels?) --
It has been written that:
"On a bicycle, if the transmission is in a gear that's too
high, it's not the transmission that suffers, it's the
"engine" - your legs!"
I write:
Exactly, until you input operator error. Seems that when the car doesn't go
in the high gear the accelerator is depressed
I have an electric oven already saved for the job..
Mike
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From: "Peter T. Arnold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 4:23 AM
Subject: [MBZ] DIY Powdercoating
A coworker used a kit he obtained fron Eastwood to powder coat 4 old
ratty aluminum w
Actually over 24"x 24" by a bit.
Mike
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From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] DIY Powdercoating
Mike Canfield wrote:
I have an
Yeah, but "Mama" would be mighty peeved when her cookies came out tasting
and smelling like your wheels.
Mike
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From: "wilton strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 9:38 AM
Subject: [MBZ] DIY Powdercoating
"--bake at 400 degree
A friend of mine has some of those old 1.5 Rabbits...I will see if he
has a spare alternator around for you if you would like.
Mike
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From: "Allan Streib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT
Will they be sending someone to inspect the car? Tell them to bring cash
and do with the car as they like when they leave. I would be cautious of
anyone wanting to buy a car here and pay to take it to Germany. Sounds
unreallistic to me.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: "Allan Streib
sitting in
my
barn that works other than the "normal" range of the thermostat. i.e.
it'll
still hold like 700F for the clean cycle... Probably not much use for
most
things. I think I'm gonna have to chuck it...
Levi
On 5/25/07, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
local MB club sold a fully restored red 280SE 3.5 coupe for
$38K to a German collector a couple years ago...
On 5/25/07, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Will they be sending someone to inspect the car? Tell them to bring cash
and do with the car as they like when they leave. I wou
willing to take it for free.
Levi
On 5/25/07, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi Levi,
I am not certain of the exact temp needed but I do know it must be an
electric oven or it will explode.Is your oven electric? If
nothing
else tin price is up and that old oven is a
Heck, even a well built TH400 has a hard time holding up to a 4BT Cummins.
Let alone a wimpy Chrysler OD auto.
Mike
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From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 10:29 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anybody ever swap a 5-s
Sounds like what my Army truck does...It has a leak in the dash that
lets rainwater into the boot around the shifter if it's parked just
right...Could you have something similar going on?
Mike
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From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion L
I'd look at the contacts in the 4 way flasher switch in the center console.
My 83 TD is touchy and my 240D was even worse.
Mike
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From: "Harry Watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 7:43 PM
Subject: [MBZ] No turn
Message -
From: "Craig McCluskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 8:38 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] No turn signals and no 4-way flasher, 81 240D
On Sat, 26 May 2007 19:48:53 -0400 "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECT
90 days? Is that because it is EXTREMELY precise or cheap in quality?
If you want one to last your lifetime using it every day and have a fancy
name go buy a Snap On. If you want one that will do the same job
occasionally for a ton less buy a Craftsman click type. They are plenty
accurate f
flasher, 81 240D
Hazard switch usually is the cause of failure here. They can be
cleaned up, but you really have to take them apart in a plastic bag
and take great care not to break them. Clean the contacts and you
should be good as new
clay
On May 26, 2007, at 4:48 PM, Mike Canfield wrote:
THere has to be a vant somewhere ot the tranny would blow oil out of the
seals as the fluid gets hot an expands. If it is plugged there is no way
for the heat to expell the normally occuring moisture from condensation.
Your relatively short trips may not get the fluid hot enough for either to
Interesting to hear. I wonder who actually makes the one Sears sells as a
Craftsman
Mike
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From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] torque
Read this: (CHP = Combined heat and power) This is from another board I am
on..Very interesting proposal.
"Here's a possible proposal to keep the costs of suburban motoring down,
whilst making use of renewable fuels and the energy efficiency available
from a CHP system.
The i
, 2007 6:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage
On Sun, 27 May 2007 14:19:58 -0400 "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
A small commuter car, the G-Wiz has been available in the UK for some 3
years now, and it is gainig popularity in London, mainly because it is
excempt
Looks like a load of fun ay Kaleb?
Mike
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 11:05 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] M117 in W123
hm
tom savage wrote:
I don't know if this has already been posted h
While we are on the subject of antifreeze what's the differnece between the
MBZ antifreeze and the green stuff?
Mike
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From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 2:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] can some one help on co
Agreed. I ride my bike alot. Prefer to keep to seasonal back roads as
there are less idiots intent on running you down. In town or on the highway
I ride like every car I encounter doesn't even know I am
there..Maybe they don't.
Mike
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From: "Zoltan Finks"
Better pay attention next time you buy anti-freeze..There's like 9
different jugs at Wally Land and only a couple are full strengthVery
deceptive marketing as the 50/50 "appears" cheaper at a glance.
Mike
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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Monday
untry has such cheap labor that this restoration makes
economic sense?
On 5/28/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
yep
Mike Canfield wrote:
> Looks like a load of fun ay Kaleb?
>
> Mike
> - Original Message -
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
92 250D T
I've often thought of carrying my Nagant on my motorcycle as well but
figured some hotshot rookie cop would want to give me a bunch of shit over
it.
Mike
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From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 9:3
lture of that country, not money. I was mererly curious.
On 5/29/07, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Who cares? Why does eveything have to be about money to some folks?
Mike
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From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercede
Really?
They last that long?
H.
Mike
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From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 9:42 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] can some one help on coolant in 190E
have sufficient a
You do have a very good point there...
Mike
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From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Road Bicycling and Walking Vs. Drivers
I've often thought of carrying my Nagant on
Very sorry for your loss JohnI don't even know what to
say.
Best wishes, Mike
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From: "John Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Road Bicycling and Walking Vs. Driv
Better believe those claims are accurate...That's Gale Banks',of Banks
turbo fame, personal ride.
Mike
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From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 11:50 AM
Subject: [MBZ] OT: unusual diesel conversion
Hmph, a 240D with a Farenheit temp guage?
I've never seen one of those.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 12:20 PM
Subject: [MBZ] more cooling discussion
First a confession- my 240D
scussion
Well it's an older one-my brother's 78 has one too. Maybe they changed to
Celsius in 81 when they went to the ACC system?
Dwight
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTEC
is that the scale of the repair undertaking seems
overwhelming in consideration of the desirability (or lack thereof) for
that
particular model. That plus the totally bizarre use of stacked bricks to
support the vehicle. Reminds me of a William Steig cartoon from the New
Yorker...
On 5/29/07,
cks to
support the vehicle. Reminds me of a William Steig cartoon from the New
Yorker...
On 5/29/07, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
But your question asks about it making economic sense...I am sure it
makes none at all. I doubt that man is similar to very many others in
h
Sounds like an awful lot of good reasons to not buy that car to me and I
haven't even seen it.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Weeks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gasser Heresy
"Royce Engler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> write
HOORAY FOR SHOE GOO!
I use Seal-All for that type of stuff, or near anything that needs stuck or
sealed actually.
WOrks like Shoe Goo to hold the kids shoes together.;>)
Nice fix Jim.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discuss
Agreed there Tom..Cars, and motor vehicles of any sort are more of a
pain in the tush to deal with for the seller than they are worth on E-bay.
Little stuff, parts and the like, while not quite ridiculously easy, is a
breeze in comparison.
How do you like the store format? I am ashame
MAN! I wish those auctions were on this side of the country..They
always have such cool stuff.
Always wanted a mini helicopterI'd get myself in a world of
shit with one of those...;>)
Mike
- Original Message -
From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Me
Even if it doesn't it's a whole heck of a lot smarter than buying a new
mower...
That's the way things are supposed to be done.Don't just keep fixing the
switch or jerry rig it with others.Figure out what is burning up the
switch and solve the whole deal...
Why can't
Gee, thanks Craig. Spoiled the heck out of that fantasy. Maybe a glider
would be good;>)
Mike
- Original Message -
From: "Craig McCluskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 9:52 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mid month goodies
O
I think small dual sport bikes are about the best learners. They handle
very well, very nimble and forgiving of a new riders common mistakes. That
and if you have a place you can ride away from traffic until you feel
comfortable.
I know it's a terrible thought but the Chinese 200cc 4 strokers
Such mechanism does exist.Google it and see for yourself.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 1:30 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Soy 81 300D
and how does this help them for spot inspection?
if you
If the pics would apply to the tranny in my 83 300TD I would love to see
them. My e-mail is [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thanks, Mike
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From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 1:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap Mercedes, W126 reb
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