Sounds like you have a very serious problem.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

I'd have to hypermile there in the Corolla to have a hope of being able to afford the fuel for the trip . And, as nice as it is, I'm not sure I want to spend 6,000 straight miles hypermiling in the Corolla .

I do want to take a cross-country trip at some point, so I'll let you know if I ever make it out there.
A side event can be repair procrastination. Who wants to challenge me?

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

THX for the post and pics!

Could I learn that? Could I change? Nah take it to bits - much more fun - who needs working vehicles?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Found a couple more pix from my fun day with Charlie.
My wife got some good shots but she missed some of the best stuff!
Oh well, guess we need to make another trip out there sometime.

Jeff

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1984 300SD 300,000 miles--two tank WVO setup
2.88 diff & 500SEL anti-squat rear end

sounds like a newsflash to me...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Photo Shop is amazing! The people in those pics look like normal human beings - no one could ever tell. The ladies are probably factual representations but no MB Diesel nuts could look like a couple of average gentlemen. Notice I do not post pics of myself! I'm not good with Photo Shop.

Dan

Finally made it up to visit Charlie & Adele at their new place
outside of Gardnerville, NV. They both seem very happy up there
and Charlie finally has a place big enough to put all his parts in--a barn!
Adele is happy, I'm sure, not to have engines in the front yard anymore.
It was good to see them both again and to see their new place.

Here's a shot of one little corner of Charlie's storage facility.

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1984 300SD 300,000 miles--two tank WVO setup
2.88 diff & 500SEL anti-squat rear end

Yes, Mr. Charlie is a gentleman. Just recently I was in need of a working shifter (mine had a broken reverse lockout, and I kept freaking the people who were driving behind me by accidentally going into reverse at the stop light). He picked up a perfect shifter, and sent it to me. I works perfectly and I was both thankful and humbled by his actions.

Thanks from your buddy,

Packman

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

I'm having OM617 envy! I'd like a spare engine for the race truck - just in case. Maybe John will have one.......

Haven't met Charlie but he sure sounds like a stand-up sorta guy. The world needs more of those!

And I know what you mean about the shifter. I harvested mine from the 240D that I got the trans from and it's a thing of beauty. Not sure how fast you can shift it but in LSR that's not really critical. I did new bushings on both ends of the shift rods and it's smooth as butter.

Dan

Charlie wanted me to post some more pix from my trip to
his place. He said, "do a big picture of me so people can
print it and have something to throw darts at."

Also some photos of his lovely bride, Adele.

Should have shot more of his parts museum......oh well, next time.

Jeff

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1984 300SD 300,000 miles--two tank WVO setup
2.88 diff & 500SEL anti-squat rear end

Charlie and Adele are great people! They have been on a few cruises with us, and they are a joy to be with. I am glad to see that they are all settled in the new place. I might have to take a road trip soon to check it out!

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All Diesel Fleet
1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

LOTS of parts for sale!


EGR block kit
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html

1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This!
Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst.

Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11):
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html

Great shot of that little corner... And Charlie as well!

I agree!


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1983 123.133 California
- GreaseCar Veg System

Anyone has Charlies new Nevada contact info?

PM him - info like that shouldn't be posted on the open forum.

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Current Stable

• 380SL (diesel)
• Corvette C5
• Manx
• Baja Bug
• F350 Powerstroke
• Auburn Boattail Speedster replica