New Member with 1983 300d - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

JT Burkard · #1 07-12-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vstech

I don't think so. looking at your seats, I think they are leather. mbtex doesn't fail like that seat is cracking. it looks like leather.
as to the gullwing sitting in a field... my father actually found one like that...
in the desert in saudi arabia I think. this was in the late 60's and I think he sold the car for somethin like 20K back then...

When I get the car back, I will double check the seats to see if they are leather or MBTex. You are most likely correct. I was posting at the same time you did and didn't see your post before I posted mine.

When I get the car back, I will check on the octopus on the fenderwell.

rs899 · #2 07-12-2010, 02:39 PM

It's leather. Wouldn't look like that down here in Hell, though.

RML · #3 07-12-2010, 09:39 PM

That is an incredible find! The guys who sold it to you obviously have no interest in MB diesels nor understand their value. It is amazing that the wood looks to be in such great shape and also the dash.

So why a new windshield? Is it just leaking? You may just need to seal it if it is not cracked.

That is one of my favorite colors.

Welcome to the forum.

Richard

JT Burkard · #4 07-13-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RML

That is an incredible find! The guys who sold it to you obviously have no interest in MB diesels nor understand their value. It is amazing that the wood looks to be in such great shape and also the dash.

So why a new windshield? Is it just leaking? You may just need to seal it if it is not cracked.

That is one of my favorite colors.

Welcome to the forum.

Richard

Richard,

If you had see the pile of cars behind their place, you'd know why they didn't care about it. A mishmash of brands and models just laying there waiting for certain death. The windshield has a huge crack top to bottom in the middle. I already ordered a new seal from PeachParts (show some support for the forum host). When I repaint the car, we are pulling the window, doing the paint, then installing the new window and seal so its crisp.

I really like the color as well. It's not brown, tan, yellow or white. Those are the usual colors I see these 300d's in. I had a 1970 Chevelle in Mist Turquoise and a 1978 Chevy tow truck that was similar in color. Plus my website and logo graphics are teal. You can say I like it.

Sev · #5 09-04-2010, 05:33 PM

"Between my wife and I we have 10 cars"

Translation: I own 10 cars, and I let my wife drive them once in a while, that way I justify owning them to her

JT Burkard · #6 09-04-2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sev

"Between my wife and I we have 10 cars"

Translation: I own 10 cars, and I let my wife drive them once in a while, that way I justify owning them to her

You're wrong on that. She is actually into cars herself. Sandy owns an Acura TL thats hers, her purchase. She also has a 1990 Mustang GT she's owned since new and still has it 20 years later. The 96 740il is also one that I got because she wanted one, so I bought it for her. The XJ6 is also one she wanted. So actually 4 out of the 10 are hers. The one BMW (77 320i black) was something she found and said we should buy. That one we consider ours together. I guess all are ours but that one was what started me off into the world of BMWs over muscle cars.

Want more proof that she's a keeper? Our boat was also her doing. We took it in on trade at my dealership and she said to me "Oh... we need that" - So it went into the water instead of on the market.

17 years I've been with her. There are not a lot of women who will encourage car/motorcycle/boat purchase. Yup, my woman is a keeper.

Sev · #7 09-04-2010, 08:52 PM

i've heard that when women want things, like jewelry, cars, and other big-ticket items, they usually do so because they're not being satisfied in...ahem...other areas of their life...

JT Burkard · #8 09-04-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sev

i've heard that when women want things, like jewelry, cars, and other big-ticket items, they usually do so because they're not being satisfied in...ahem...other areas of their life...

and others get rewarded for "good deeds".

StaggerLee · #9 09-04-2010, 09:30 PM

Extra cars and motorcycles are one of the keys to a long lasting marriage. A garage is the other.

She'd rather me have another car than have another woman.

Sev · #10 09-04-2010, 09:32 PM

usually when a man has more than 5 cars, it's because he's trying to compensate for lack of...ahem...size, in other departments

JT Burkard · #11 09-05-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sev

usually when a man has more than 5 cars, it's because he's trying to compensate for lack of...ahem...size, in other departments

Failed at the first attempt to make a funny with an inappropriate off topic comment and trying again? By the list of cars you have listed in your sig, it seems you are speaking from experience?

Just remember, its not a collection if you only have one.