Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
The kid across the street had his BIL bring his old VW bus he drove in high school and deposit it in the drive of their rental house. His sister got pissed off of the thing sitting at her house so she told hubby to bring it to him. It is painted in rattle-can camo, in surprisingly good shape body-wise but it has not been run in a few years and the interior got torn out for some resto project that has not yet happened. Some of the neighbors think it is a bit of an eyesore, but the kids are nice, bunch of college grads with good jobs who like to hunt and fish weekends, one of them has a big ranch down south somewhere. Anyway, it would be a good candidate for Porsche transplant, if anyone has a spare turbo around --R MG wrote: I have a sort of unusual car in my yard. It is a 74 VW bus. Looks normal but it was fun to drive. It has a 67 Porsche 6 cyl with the dual 3 barrel Webber carbs and a 5 speed from a 71 914. My Mom used to love to drive it. She said that with it she never had any problems passing anyone at any time. Manfred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
Now that first one is real cool. A full rollcage and all. I could live with that. Looks like a lot of people over on Germany are putting Porsche engines of one kind or another in VW buses. Manfred Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:06:20 -0400 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] A 911T Transporter? Did you ever see the 993 Transporter? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6rmH4vERsM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsaBYyjhHuo ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
The one I have isn't a turbo but I could be talked into selling it if they want to go in that direction. If the bus they have is one that originally had the 411 type engine in it then the Porsche 6 will fit in very easily. Basically no modification. Unfortunately the body on mine is not goo enough to do much with. Too much rust on it in my opinion. Manfred Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:23:12 -0500 From: Rich Thomas The kid across the street had his BIL bring his old VW bus he drove in high school and deposit it in the drive of their rental house. His sister got pissed off of the thing sitting at her house so she told hubby to bring it to him. It is painted in rattle-can camo, in surprisingly good shape body-wise but it has not been run in a few years and the interior got torn out for some resto project that has not yet happened. Some of the neighbors think it is a bit of an eyesore, but the kids are nice, bunch of college grads with good jobs who like to hunt and fish weekends, one of them has a big ranch down south somewhere. Anyway, it would be a good candidate for Porsche transplant, if anyone has a spare turbo around --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
Unless BMW makes a small truck I saw a well done hermaphrodite a few years ago. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 3/23/08 5:59 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] When my bank account looks like Leno's I will certainly pick up a few more. I can think of several I would like to have - even a Jaguar or two - but not THAT Jaguar. I do believe that one hobby car is enough - though I use it for my daily driver. BillR That, Dear Sir, is blasphemy. A true connoisseur can never have enough hobby cars. Just look at Jay Leno, my personal hero. EdB .. The true connoisseur has at least one hobby car of his own design. Many on this list have enough slightly incapacitated cars sitting on their back lot which, when put together, would be like no other car ever seen before. Personally, considering the high price of diesel, I would like to have a Mertle (front end Mercedes and back end Beetle). Both being German, each end should work well with the other. What other unique combinations could be put together? Comment? Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
I have a sort of unusual car in my yard. It is a 74 VW bus. Looks normal but it was fun to drive. It has a 67 Porsche 6 cyl with the dual 3 barrel Webber carbs and a 5 speed from a 71 914. My Mom used to love to drive it. She said that with it she never had any problems passing anyone at any time. Manfred From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] When my bank account looks like Leno's I will certainly pick up a few more. I can think of several I would like to have - even a Jaguar or two - but not THAT Jaguar. I do believe that one hobby car is enough - though I use it for my daily driver. BillR That, Dear Sir, is blasphemy. A true connoisseur can never have enough hobby cars. Just look at Jay Leno, my personal hero. EdB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
MG wrote: I have a sort of unusual car in my yard. It is a 74 VW bus. Looks normal but it was fun to drive. It has a 67 Porsche 6 cyl with the dual 3 barrel Webber carbs and a 5 speed from a 71 914. A 911T Transporter? Did you ever see the 993 Transporter? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6rmH4vERsM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsaBYyjhHuo ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
When my bank account looks like Leno's I will certainly pick up a few more. I can think of several I would like to have - even a Jaguar or two - but not THAT Jaguar. BillR -Original Message- From: Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 3/22/08 11:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 8:59 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I do believe that one hobby car is enough - though I use it for my daily driver. BillR That, Dear Sir, is blasphemy. A true connoisseur can never have enough hobby cars. Just look at Jay Leno, my personal hero. EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] When my bank account looks like Leno's I will certainly pick up a few more. I can think of several I would like to have - even a Jaguar or two - but not THAT Jaguar. I do believe that one hobby car is enough - though I use it for my daily driver. BillR That, Dear Sir, is blasphemy. A true connoisseur can never have enough hobby cars. Just look at Jay Leno, my personal hero. EdB . The true connoisseur has at least one hobby car of his own design. Many on this list have enough slightly incapacitated cars sitting on their back lot which, when put together, would be like no other car ever seen before. Personally, considering the high price of diesel, I would like to have a Mertle (front end Mercedes and back end Beetle). Both being German, each end should work well with the other. What other unique combinations could be put together? Comment? Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
We owned a regent gray 84 XJ6. Very nice car, more dependable than one would expect, and a treat for visitors to ride in. On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 5:58 PM, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] When my bank account looks like Leno's I will certainly pick up a few more. I can think of several I would like to have - even a Jaguar or two - but not THAT Jaguar. I do believe that one hobby car is enough - though I use it for my daily driver. BillR That, Dear Sir, is blasphemy. A true connoisseur can never have enough hobby cars. Just look at Jay Leno, my personal hero. EdB . The true connoisseur has at least one hobby car of his own design. Many on this list have enough slightly incapacitated cars sitting on their back lot which, when put together, would be like no other car ever seen before. Personally, considering the high price of diesel, I would like to have a Mertle (front end Mercedes and back end Beetle). Both being German, each end should work well with the other. What other unique combinations could be put together? Comment? Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
archer wrote: The true connoisseur has at least one hobby car of his own design. Like Dick Bear? http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mcbearen http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4020 http://forums.finalgear.com/general-automotive/dick-bears-mcbearen-a-mclaren-m8b-replica-19391/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
After avoiding it for awhile I decided to go and look at the Jaguar. Turns out my wife thought I might need a hobby now that my car was pretty well squared away. I thought she was interested in it for her, and then explained that a 27 YO MB was all the hobby I needed. From a block away it wasn't too bad. The one spot of rust turned out to be a hole you could almost stick your hand through just in front of the right side fuel filler, and was extensive enough that that entire section of the car needed to be replaced, as well as much work being needed to get the trunk to close. He did not think it worth mentioning the rust bubbling across most of the top of the rear window, the rust in the wheel well, that the sunroof did not lift back into a fully closed position [that's not a problem, it doesn't leak] and that the nice interior wasn't. I can't tell you anything about the front or left side of the car as I didn't bother walking all the way around it, nor did I bother opening a door to see more than I could see through the window. Suffice it to say that even at $600 it was no bargain. Had he offered me $600 to take it I would still have walked away, though perhaps not as I can call and donate such a car for tax credit. Think I will stick to my old MB. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ed Booher Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 8:08 AM To: Banned List Subject: Re: [Banned] Recruitment effort - question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 4:50 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While we are as much on the subject as we are going to get, I am going to look at a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas: 4 door, leather interior. 91,000 original miles. Runs, but needs work. He says they have the records on the car, and the work it needs is the catalytic converter is plugged. No dents, but some rust. About $600, and he is supposed to be emailing me pictures tonight. Thoughts? BillR There is a reason that not one, but multiple, companies make a good living out of offering kits, service, and straight complete conversions for dropping small block GM's (usually Chevy 350's) into Jaguars. I'd say if the body is in very good shape and the rust is manageable (ie not full out holes yet) the car is worth $600, but you'll be putting something other that a Jag engine in it. Oh, and you'll probably need to rewire it, I think the 70's, 80's and early 90's were all referred to in an offbeat manner that I can not currently recall. But the Brits make fun of the electronics on a regular enough basis that *I've* heard about it, and I don't own a Jag. Apparently they are wired reverse or something, Positive ground and the gauges are unreliable. I'll have to hunt down the term I can't think of right now. However, as far as looks go, I've always like the long sleek look of the XJ. Just put some MB mechanicals underneath and you're ready to go. EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/banned_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
Did you see the white Top Gear XJS? Looked like a decent car from what I saw and they said they paid 200 or 250 quid for it. Made the S124 that Viki destroyed look expensive in comparison, she paid over 700 quid for the 300td. How the XJS got it's world beating horsepower (laughing gas) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoxEis_Y7F0 Jags don't float: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njdS9clpOZM Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
You can probably pick up a nearly perfect Series III Jag XJ6 for under $3K. On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 3:01 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you see the white Top Gear XJS? Looked like a decent car from what I saw and they said they paid 200 or 250 quid for it. Made the S124 that Viki destroyed look expensive in comparison, she paid over 700 quid for the 300td. How the XJS got it's world beating horsepower (laughing gas) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoxEis_Y7F0 Jags don't float: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njdS9clpOZM Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
I do believe that one hobby car is enough - though I use it for my daily driver. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 5:25 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas You can probably pick up a nearly perfect Series III Jag XJ6 for under $3K. On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 3:01 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you see the white Top Gear XJS? Looked like a decent car from what I saw and they said they paid 200 or 250 quid for it. Made the S124 that Viki destroyed look expensive in comparison, she paid over 700 quid for the 300td. How the XJS got it's world beating horsepower (laughing gas) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoxEis_Y7F0 Jags don't float: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njdS9clpOZM Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas
On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 8:59 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I do believe that one hobby car is enough - though I use it for my daily driver. BillR That, Dear Sir, is blasphemy. A true connoisseur can never have enough hobby cars. Just look at Jay Leno, my personal hero. EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
