Re: [MBZ] 16V Princess
Chuck - Yes, the coordinating of the 50th events is a tough nut to crack. And figuring out how to control and pre-pay the costs isn't an easy task, for sure. We hope to do the thing coast to coast AND Starfest, and then a leisurely drive back East. The cars certainly are up to it, as we did it last winter in the 124. Thinking of doing it in the 126 this time - will 'cost' about 2 mpg more, but more room and comfort. But it will take a lot of time - probably at least 5 weeks, maybe more when all is said and done. Not too practical if you're not retired! Expect to see you somewhere enroute and in Vegas! Werner - Original Message - From: "Chuck Landenberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 9:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 16V Princess Werner, I did entertain a "midnight excursion of thought" that had to do w/ putting a hitch on the 300SD and hooking a 2 wheel dolly for the 16V to take both to StarFest in Las Vegas.. But the morning light doused that idea I'm involved w/trying to coordinate a StarTrip from the four corners of the US... Seems like too many eggs got into the nest at one time and some just won't hatch... At this time, the Route 66 run just does not seem to fit in w/my plans to attend StarFest in Vegas .. Hope to see you somewhere along the line and hope all is going well healthwise... Take care, Chuck On Jan 26, 2006, at 7:32 PM, Werner Fehlauer wrote: OK, Chuck - just thought you might want to think of a bit more Germanic name. Got to keep the image up! Good luck on your trip. Assuming the 16V lives up to expectations, you will have to decide which one to use on the route66 run - or maybe both? Werner
Re: [MBZ] 16V Princess
Werner, I did entertain a "midnight excursion of thought" that had to do w/ putting a hitch on the 300SD and hooking a 2 wheel dolly for the 16V to take both to StarFest in Las Vegas.. But the morning light doused that idea I'm involved w/trying to coordinate a StarTrip from the four corners of the US... Seems like too many eggs got into the nest at one time and some just won't hatch... At this time, the Route 66 run just does not seem to fit in w/my plans to attend StarFest in Vegas .. Hope to see you somewhere along the line and hope all is going well healthwise... Take care, Chuck On Jan 26, 2006, at 7:32 PM, Werner Fehlauer wrote: OK, Chuck - just thought you might want to think of a bit more Germanic name. Got to keep the image up! Good luck on your trip. Assuming the 16V lives up to expectations, you will have to decide which one to use on the route66 run - or maybe both? Werner
Re: [MBZ] 16V Princess
OK, Chuck - just thought you might want to think of a bit more Germanic name. Got to keep the image up! Good luck on your trip. Assuming the 16V lives up to expectations, you will have to decide which one to use on the route66 run - or maybe both? Werner - Original Message - From: "Chuck Landenberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 9:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 16V Princess Werner, You have a point, but "Panzerwagen" was basically a description because "she" has truly been "bulletproof"!! I recently threw out a new name for the 300SD of "Queen Mother" and the 16V was "the pretender to the throne" since I don't know her and then "Princess" that implies some hierarchy within this "family".. I'll tell all how much of a "Princess" the 16V is after the drive back from Louisville to Phoenix... I'll be going from Louisville (where Cheap Charley has allowed me the use of a sleeping bag for Friday night) to Memphis on Saturday to visit w/Mike McGrory, thence to Dallas on Sunday and head west on I-30/I-20/I-10 to Phoenix.. All keep fingers crossed, please. And thanks./... Cell phone and Laptop (a Mac iBook) to keep in touch with this wonderful world... Take care, Chuck On Jan 26, 2006, at 7:14 PM, Werner Fehlauer wrote: Chuck - how about a name like "Brünhilde" to go along with "panzerwagen"? Kind of keeps the cars related in the family, so to speak! Werner
Re: [MBZ] 16V Princess
Werner, You have a point, but "Panzerwagen" was basically a description because "she" has truly been "bulletproof"!! I recently threw out a new name for the 300SD of "Queen Mother" and the 16V was "the pretender to the throne" since I don't know her and then "Princess" that implies some hierarchy within this "family".. I'll tell all how much of a "Princess" the 16V is after the drive back from Louisville to Phoenix... I'll be going from Louisville (where Cheap Charley has allowed me the use of a sleeping bag for Friday night) to Memphis on Saturday to visit w/Mike McGrory, thence to Dallas on Sunday and head west on I-30/I-20/I-10 to Phoenix.. All keep fingers crossed, please. And thanks./... Cell phone and Laptop (a Mac iBook) to keep in touch with this wonderful world... Take care, Chuck On Jan 26, 2006, at 7:14 PM, Werner Fehlauer wrote: Chuck - how about a name like "Brünhilde" to go along with "panzerwagen"? Kind of keeps the cars related in the family, so to speak! Werner - Original Message - From: "Chuck Landenberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Preventive Maintenance On Jan 26, 2006, at 4:40 PM, Dave M. wrote: After that, get some new muffler bearings and convert to synthetic headlight fluid, and you're all set! Hey Dave. You have them in stock??? I'll need some next week.. Take care and going to get the 16V "Princess" tomorrow... Bye for now.. Chuck ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] 16V Princess
Chuck - how about a name like "Brünhilde" to go along with "panzerwagen"? Kind of keeps the cars related in the family, so to speak! Werner - Original Message - From: "Chuck Landenberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Preventive Maintenance On Jan 26, 2006, at 4:40 PM, Dave M. wrote: After that, get some new muffler bearings and convert to synthetic headlight fluid, and you're all set! Hey Dave. You have them in stock??? I'll need some next week.. Take care and going to get the 16V "Princess" tomorrow... Bye for now.. Chuck