Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D - 129k miles - $8,000

Cocoa brown? On Tue, Oct 18, 2022 at 4:45 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am not opposed to brown but there is a nicer darker chocolate brown if > I recall correctly. That colour is lighter and looks sort of like it faded. > > Randy > > > > On 18/10/2022 3:12

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D - 129k miles - $8,000

I am not opposed to brown but there is a nicer darker chocolate brown if I recall correctly. That colour is lighter and looks sort of like it faded. Randy On 18/10/2022 3:12 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: My '79 300SD is the same color scheme. Not a big fan of it either but it is

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D - 129k miles - $8,000

My '79 300SD is the same color scheme. Not a big fan of it either but it is what it is. Brown was a '70s color I guess. Allan On Tue, Oct 18, 2022, at 15:09, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Looks to be in good shape. Cannot say the exterior colour really appeals > to me. > > Randy > > > On

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D - 129k miles - $8,000

Looks to be in good shape. Cannot say the exterior colour really appeals to me. Randy On 18/10/2022 11:05 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Looks solid and original. Dash and upholstery looks good, original radio.

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D - 129k miles - $8,000

Knowing that my first MB was my ‘71 220D, I’ve decided a diesel 114 or 115 is going to be my tinker-with-now-that-I’m-retired car. I think I should officially be on the lookout. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 18, 2022, at 11:55 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have one

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D - 129k miles - $8,000

I just wish the the ‘73 thru the ‘76s had the old school steering wheels. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 18, 2022, at 11:55 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have one just like it sitting in my shop > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 18, 2022, at 11:53 AM, Bob Rentfro

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D - 129k miles - $8,000

I have one just like it sitting in my shop Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 18, 2022, at 11:53 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s quite tidy. I’d drive that. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 18, 2022, at 11:06 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D - 129k miles - $8,000

That’s quite tidy. I’d drive that. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 18, 2022, at 11:06 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks solid and original. Dash and upholstery looks good, original radio. > >

[MBZ] 1975 300D - 129k miles - $8,000

Looks solid and original. Dash and upholstery looks good, original radio. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/cary-1975-mercedes-300d/7547064320.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D W115 - 60k miles - $5,700

Why no photo of the engine bay?? On Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 10:20 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Too bad there is not more piucs. > > On 2/10/2022 9:17 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > > It dun blowed up > > > > --FT > > Sent from iFōn > > > >> On Feb

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D W115 - 60k miles - $5,700

Too bad there is not more piucs. On 2/10/2022 9:17 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: It dun blowed up --FT Sent from iFōn On Feb 10, 2022, at 8:18 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I wonder why it needed a new engine.

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D W115 - 60k miles - $5,700

It dun blowed up --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 10, 2022, at 8:18 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder why it needed a new engine. > > https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-1975-mercedes-300d-w115/7444086041.html > ___ >

[MBZ] 1975 300D W115 - 60k miles - $5,700

I wonder why it needed a new engine. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-1975-mercedes-300d-w115/7444086041.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D

Boy thats a temptation. Bet you could get it for $800... -Curt From: Fred Moir via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Fred Moir <fredh.s...@hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 4:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1

[MBZ] 1975 300D

Valve adjustment? http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/5367313715.html Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D

Or just by my brother's rotting away but fairly newly rebuilt with good tranny 75, put the bad parts in the dump and drive a good car. Runs like a top, really, but there is no longer much below the beltline to hold the car together. Peter ___

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D

Looks like it would be worth messing with at about 5-600 Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 5:45 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > A kilobuck for a 40 yo car that doesn't run? Offer $300 then see if you can > get it running... > > --R > >> On 12/19/15

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D

A kilobuck for a 40 yo car that doesn't run? Offer $300 then see if you can get it running... --R On 12/19/15 4:06 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: Valve adjustment? http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/5367313715.html Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred.

[MBZ] 1975 300D Two Time ChowdahQ Jalopy Award Winner: for sale or it goes to charity

Hi, I have regrettably determined that, after 13 years, my beloved 1975 W115 300D needs to have a new owner. My interests at this point are elsewhere with too many projects for one life time, so I nned to pass it along to someone who can give her the attention she needs. Runs and drives

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

On 10/9/07, Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Should I even consider it? The rust in the floorboards is telling me to RUN! don't walk away from this one. I want to find a cheap one, but not one that's got the tin worm already feasting on it! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi,

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

, 2007 6:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions I emailed the seller of that '75 300D, and this is the response I got back. Hi Kevin! Body is pretty straight as you can see from photos on CL- a few dings and some rust around the fenders. Interior is pretty decent

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

So, what 115 parts are you trying to give away? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 7:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions Not really, you cant give

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions So, what 115 parts are you trying to give away? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 7:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

Who knows? rusty floorboards might mean anything from almost non-existent to a little surface rust. I need to go pick up the 'SD in the same part of Portland, so it wouldn't be much at all to swing by and have a look/feel. It may be worth playing around with for $500. I need a W115 fix!

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

I take them all day long and find more at the PnP I need to bring home. Just depends on where you are and who needs the parts. If you have parts, hit the MBCA 114/115 forum and you will find all sorts of people needing/wanting you to sell them some. I always point them to you or Rusty

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

YES, that would be great. you will need to have the IP rebuilt, since the BioD has eaten the seals. Probably not a huge deal, but take it to a known BioD mechanic so that the proper parts are installed. I had to take the ED in because we were running to high a percentage and it ate the

[MBZ] 1975 300D questions

This car popped up on CL this morning for $800. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/444268472.html It **SUPPOSEDLY** has an IP leak that's preventing the engine from starting. This may be the W115 I'm looking for. How hard is it to replace the IP if it needs one? I'm thinking that the

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

Randy needs to act fast so he can have a spare in Winnipeg. On 10/9/07, Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This car popped up on CL this morning for $800. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/444268472.html It **SUPPOSEDLY** has an IP leak that's preventing the engine from starting.

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

Randy needs to act fast so he can have a spare in Winnipeg. It'll be a long way out here and a hard fight to get it from me! :-) These W115's are getting harder to find in decent shape, and those on the market that are running well are insanely costly. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 4:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions Randy needs to act fast so he can have a spare in Winnipeg. It'll be a long way out

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

Hey, I'd pay that for it if it wasn't so far away. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 3:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions Randy needs to act fast

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions its very strange, not too long ago you couldnt hardly give them away. There are a couple of green with green interior ones that I haev been watching. Would love to have one with that color. Not too long ago I couldnt stand that color now I love

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

I emailed the seller of that '75 300D, and this is the response I got back. Hi Kevin! Body is pretty straight as you can see from photos on CL- a few dings and some rust around the fenders. Interior is pretty decent though the passenger seat has lost its springiness, and there are a couple of

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

The guy wanted $800, offer him 5 bennies right then and there or walk. You could part it out for that. --R Kevin Kraly wrote: I emailed the seller of that '75 300D, and this is the response I got back. Hi Kevin! Body is pretty straight as you can see from photos on CL- a few dings and

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

Sounds like a $500 if it runs. Kevin Kraly wrote: I emailed the seller of that '75 300D, and this is the response I got back. Hi Kevin! Body is pretty straight as you can see from photos on CL- a few dings and some rust around the fenders. Interior is pretty decent though the passenger

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

Not really, you cant give away 115 parts right now. Rich Thomas wrote: The guy wanted $800, offer him 5 bennies right then and there or walk. You could part it out for that. --R -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 94 E320, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

Oh I just love it. R A Bennell wrote: I don't mind the green exterior but I am not a fan of the green interior. Make mine the tan or white interior please. Randy -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 94 E320, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL,

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

My green 115 was UGLY. the white ones were much better looking. I bought the last one from a guy who tore the engine down thinking it had lost compression (and USAF mechanic) when all that was wrong was the hole that had worn in the fuel line where it turns up into the engine compartment from

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

Should I even consider it? The rust in the floorboards is telling me to RUN! don't walk away from this one. I want to find a cheap one, but not one that's got the tin worm already feasting on it! Mine, rusty, was $100. Didn't run either. Was great fun to weld on pieces of microwave

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

Mine, rusty, was $100. Didn't run either. Was great fun to weld on pieces of microwave oven to fill the holes. Once. My dad had a '73 Bug with rusty floor pans, and the owner warned him to be careful when stepping into the car. You can guess what happened :-)! Water would splash up through

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D Special Edition?

What about that 240D stick with the broken shift linkage? Is it an easy fix as the guy claims? If so, it's priced right. If he's right about what broke I'm sure it's an easy fix, provided you can find the parts you need. I refurbished the shifter in the Frankenheap (a 115, but similar based

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D Special Edition?

huh? Why is that? John Berryman wrote: On Apr 3, 2006, at 1:47 PM, OK Don wrote: '75 was the first 300D! Highly collectible! Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D Special Edition?

HOLY COW!! R A Bennell wrote: How much is THAT much? I paid $6,500 Canadian for my 76 300D last summer. Randy B -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D Special Edition?

Don't have a cow, Kaleb. It's a gorgeous color - mittlerot - and remember, that's only about US $5,000. On 4/3/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HOLY COW!! R A Bennell wrote: How much is THAT much? I paid $6,500 Canadian for my 76 300D last summer. Randy B --

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D Special Edition?

On Apr 3, 2006, at 11:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: huh? Why is that? Just joking, I don't do those little smiley winky face things made from punctuation marks. Sorry for any inconvenience that this causes. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D Special Edition?

you talking about a 75, or 95? There is a 95 E300 special edition, it has upgraded features etc. No 75 special editioin though. kevin kraly wrote: I've never heard of this model. Is this something unique to the first year 300D? There's one for sale on CL that I'm interested in. Kevin

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D Special Edition?

the 'specialness' seems to be the two-tone paint job. Perhaps it's special because 1975 was the first year for the 300D? Kevin in HIllsboro Oregon

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D Special Edition?

I looked at the ad, the 'specialness' seems to be the two-tone paint job. I've looked at a bunch of CL ads in SEA and PDX, researching for when I list the 240D. What about that 240D stick with the broken shift linkage? Full tank of fuel goes along! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D Special Edition?

'75 was the first 300D! On 4/3/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you talking about a 75, or 95? There is a 95 E300 special edition, it has upgraded features etc. No 75 special editioin though. kevin kraly wrote: I've never heard of this model. Is this something unique to

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D Special Edition?

On Apr 3, 2006, at 1:47 PM, OK Don wrote: '75 was the first 300D! Highly collectible! Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D Special Edition?

Maybe, but enthusiastic would-be owners of a 115 300D are generally not big spenders, so it will never be worth THAT much! On 4/3/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 3, 2006, at 1:47 PM, OK Don wrote: '75 was the first 300D! Highly collectible! Johnny B. I Mac

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D Special Edition?

How much is THAT much? I paid $6,500 Canadian for my 76 300D last summer. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 3:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D Special

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D Special Edition?

What about that 240D stick with the broken shift linkage? Is it an easy fix as the guy claims? If so, it's priced right. Kevin, Benzless in HIllsboro Oregon