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Old 02-09-2006, 11:31 PM
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Just make sure you at least eat something!

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Old 02-09-2006, 11:45 PM
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Ouch,


I just watched the video you meant for us to watch. That is sad. Mercedes Makes some amazing commercials, but until you own one you just don't understand. I used to never think twice about them, but now they are soo soo true. At least for the older ones that is
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Old 02-10-2006, 12:48 AM
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I think it is fairly easy to get a salvage title in most states. You just need an inspection by the state patrol before you can register it. Don't let this one get crushed!
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Old 02-10-2006, 01:34 AM
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I was in Pick-N-Pull yesterday, and saw a 1969 Mercedes 220 Diesel Manual in excellent condition. It was white with no dents. The interior was excellent, the palimino seats have no tears, and even the dash has NO cracks. ALL the chrome fittings are shinny. The odometer reads 90K+ miles, and the car looks excellent in everyway. All the wheels with the wheel covers are still there. The lights are there. The engine looks clean, and even the carpets like nice. This car obviously had been garaged and taken care off before. I do not understand why somebody would abandon such a nice car like this. I took the "220 Diesel nameplate " to remember this car.
That sounds exactly like what I did a few months ago! I also found a '68 220D that was just like what you described (But with maroon paint). The one I found was very nice as well. I bet all it needed was a set of glowplugs. I have the "220 DIESEL" plate sitting on my apartments thermostat.
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Old 02-10-2006, 02:53 AM
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Rich300TDMBZ,

Where is this Pick-N-Pull? Sounds like a lot of nice stuff that could be used in my old 220D!
The Pick-N-Pull is in Fairfield, CA. It is near the Travis Airforce Base. There is also at least two other W115s (gas) there.
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Old 02-10-2006, 02:56 AM
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The Pick-N-Pull is in Fairfield, CA. It is near the Travis Airforce Base. There is also at least two other W115s (gas) there.
Now you went and did it. Addicted will be on the next plane with some fly boys over there to snag up those w115 bodies like candy.
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Old 02-10-2006, 08:32 AM
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220d

I have a 69 220D and it is a great little sedan. I agree that things go wrong with age, I've replaced a lot and it's cost a good deal in parts, but still well worth it.
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Old 02-10-2006, 10:34 AM
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you might want to try to recover this car--

From the California DMV website--

Reregistration of Dismantled and Salvaged Vehicles

11519. (a) A vehicle that has been reported as a total loss salvage vehicle or dismantled vehicle may not be subsequently registered until there is submitted to the department all of the following:

(1) The prescribed bill of sale.

(2) An appropriate application.

(3) Official lamp and brake adjustment certificates issued by an official lamp and brake adjusting station licensed by the Director of Consumer Affairs, except that a fleet owner of motor trucks of three or more axles that are more than 6,000 pounds unladen weight, and a fleet owner of truck tractors, may instead submit an official lamp and brake certification for his or her rebuilt vehicle if the fleet owner operates an inspection and maintenance station licensed by the commissioner under subdivision (b) of Section 2525.

(4) With respect to a motor vehicle subject to Part 5 (commencing with Section 43000) of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, a valid certificate of compliance from a licensed motor vehicle pollution control device installation and inspection station indicating that the vehicle is properly equipped with a motor vehicle pollution control device that is in proper operating condition and is in compliance with Part 5 (commencing with Section 43000) of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code.

(5) Any other documents or fees required under law.

(b) The department may not register a vehicle that has been referred to the Department of the California Highway Patrol under subdivision (b) of Section 5505 or that has been selected for inspection by that department under subdivision (c) of that section, until the applicant for registration submits to the department a certification of inspection issued by the Department of the California Highway Patrol and all of the documents required under subdivision (a).

Added Sec. 34, Ch. 594, Stats. 2003. Effective January 1, 2004.
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Old 02-10-2006, 10:55 AM
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Could be trouble underneath. I bought what looked like a nice '69 280S this past fall. The interior is ratty but the exterior looked excellent and very complete. It wouldn't start because of a ruptured gas line. The owner was asking a ridiculous $3000. I said nothing, but began checking things out. When I climbed into the trunk to lift out the mat, I felt the entire rear section creak and groan- literally collapsing under my weight. The gas line wasn't the only thing ruptured. Eventually the owner agreed to $500 and I stripped all the good parts off it, leaving the hulk right where it sat, ready to be towed to the crusher when spring arrives. After it's towed, I'll do my final raid of parts- suspension, wheels, driveline, etc.
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Old 02-10-2006, 12:37 PM
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OK, its time for everyone to watch this clip again
http://www.billsden.org/mercedes/commercials/
Row 12 number 1

That was enough to nearly bring my to tears.........but true anyhow....

Wish I could get all those commercials in DVD quality and make a disc......
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Old 02-10-2006, 02:29 PM
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OK, its time for everyone to watch this clip again
http://www.billsden.org/mercedes/commercials/
Row 12 number 1
Row 12? How wide is your browser window?

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