Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-25 Thread Rich Thomas
:31:57 +0200 Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? In normally accepted mercedes speak the G series refers to the Gwagon - W460,W461,W463 series Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-25 Thread mykd1
120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:31:57 +0200 Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? In normally accepted

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-25 Thread Bob Rentfro
Mike typed: The owner of the car said, in response to me asking what a G-Series was and telling him it looked like a normal 280 Se and thus isn't worth near his reserve, said the following: As for as I know but don't quote me on this G-series is know as one of last handmade German cars of this

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-25 Thread mykd1
PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:06:09 -0700 Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? Mike typed: The owner of the car said, in response to me asking what a G-Series was and telling him it looked like a normal 280 Se and thus isn't worth near his reserve

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-24 Thread Bob Rentfro
Ed remembered: Was it not the Herr Doktor that has posted on several occasions of the evils of the key *ring* Indeed it was. In addition to setting us straight on synthetic oil, admonishing us to change our fuses, and using his CAP key for emphisis, Herr Doktor Booth frequently reminds us of

Re: [MBZ] G Series

2006-08-24 Thread Joesasser2
The Galendewagon (sp) the big jeep looking thing. Think of the bubble top Popemobile thing. Joe

Re: [MBZ] G Series

2006-08-24 Thread Sunil Hari
Gelandewagen? On 8/23/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Galendewagon (sp) the big jeep looking thing. Think of the bubble top Popemobile thing. Joe ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] G Series

2006-08-24 Thread LT Don
God bless you. But no problem -- I sneezed just before and just after typing the previous. On 8/23/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gelandewagen? -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.

Re: [MBZ] G Series

2006-08-24 Thread Jeff Zedic
The Gelandewagen is the G-Klasse, not a G-series. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-24 Thread Marshall Booth
Bob Rentfro wrote: http://tinyurl.com/gapbl What is this G-series. I don't think I've ever heard of such a thing. I see NOTHING special about this car. A very ordinary W108 with modest mileage for a ~35 year old car. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-24 Thread Marshall Booth
Bob Rentfro wrote: Andrew wondered: why did Mercedes use a dash design where the keys and keyring dangling from the ignition would inevitably damage the dashboard finish? I bet Herr Doktor Boothwould love to answer this! Back then, Mercedes provided a little leather key cover that held JUST

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-24 Thread Peter Merle
In normally accepted mercedes speak the G series refers to the Gwagon - W460,W461,W463 series Peter

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-24 Thread mykd1
Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? In normally accepted mercedes speak the G series refers to the Gwagon - W460,W461,W463 series Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-23 Thread Jim Cathey
G-Series - as in Guard Series, or Guard Edition as called now, would incorporate bullet proofing/bomb proofing/ etc. If this is a true, manufactured by MB as a Guard Series vehicle, it would indeed be a VERY rare unit, as most of the era were in the 600's or 300's. And there's a reason they

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-23 Thread David Brodbeck
andrew strasfogel wrote: A real POS for the price. The bowed wood piece at the base of the windshield is alligatored and needs a complete refinish. Looking at the dash I have the same question I always had about my W123 -- why did Mercedes use a dash design where the keys and keyring dangling

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-23 Thread mykd1
-Original Message- From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:40:26 -0700 Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? G-Series - as in Guard Series, or Guard Edition as called now, would incorporate bullet proofing/bomb

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-23 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looked like a ordinary 280SE to me, if I remember correctly most of those special edition Benz's with bullet proofing were 6.3's All that weight would just be to much for anything less to handle Maybe somebody should ask him if the power windows work. ;-)

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
Andrew wondered: why did Mercedes use a dash design where the keys and keyring dangling from the ignition would inevitably damage the dashboard finish? I bet Herr Doktor Boothwould love to answer this! Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-23 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Not with a 6 cylinder motor, that would make it a bunker. - Original Message - From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 8:10 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? G-Series - as in Guard Series, or Guard

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-23 Thread Ed Booher
Was it not the Herr Doktor that has posted on several occasions of the evils of the key *ring* and how any self-respecting evil dictating Doktor despot wouldn't be caught without a leather key wallet? On 8/23/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew wondered: why did Mercedes use a dash

Re: [MBZ] G Series

2006-08-23 Thread James Jetton
I believe Mercedes would say that there shouldn't be any keys dangling off the ignition key, only a fob. James Jetton 1987 300 SDL 144k 1996 F-250 Powerstroke 177k From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Aug 23 14:58:11 2006 Received: from nz-out-0102.google.com ([64.233.162.207]) by

Re: [MBZ] G Series

2006-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
That would mean remembering to take TWO sets of keys every time I go out with the car. UNACCEPTABLE. On 8/23/06, James Jetton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe Mercedes would say that there shouldn't be any keys dangling off the ignition key, only a fob. James Jetton 1987 300 SDL 144k

Re: [MBZ] G Series

2006-08-23 Thread Ed Booher
I carry three sets most of the time ... you get used to it. On 8/23/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That would mean remembering to take TWO sets of keys every time I go out with the car. UNACCEPTABLE. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.

Re: [MBZ] G Series

2006-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
I have enough to remember already (3 cats, 3 cars, 4 serious hobbies). On 8/23/06, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I carry three sets most of the time ... you get used to it. On 8/23/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That would mean remembering to take TWO sets of keys every

[MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-22 Thread Bob Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-22 Thread Steve MacSween
Oh my lord, maybe that guy can sell my smokey 240d for me: Exclusive two-stroke Mercedes diesel, one of a handful lovingly hand-crafted in the black forest for the great(x5)grandson of the Emperor Ferdinand ROTFLMAO Mac on 8/22/06 3:00 PM, Bob Rentfro at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
A real POS for the price. The bowed wood piece at the base of the windshield is alligatored and needs a complete refinish. On 8/22/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think by G-Series he means that this rare model was manufactured in Germany. On 8/22/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-22 Thread Jim Cathey
What is this G-series. I don't think I've ever heard of such a thing. The G-spot that'll get tickled if he actually gets north of $13k for it? -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-22 Thread mykd1
Aug 2006 15:44:47 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] G-Series? Oh my lord, maybe that guy can sell my smokey 240d for me: Exclusive two-stroke Mercedes diesel, one of a handful lovingly hand-crafted in the black forest for the great(x5)grandson of the Emperor Ferdinand ROTFLMAO Mac on 8/22/06 3:00 PM

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-22 Thread Michael Hall
Bob Rentfro wrote: http://tinyurl.com/gapbl What is this G-series. I don't think I've ever heard of such a thing. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts