Stand-by motoring assistance requested.

As some of you guys may already know, next week, my son will be driving his 300TD from Austin, Texas to Coram, New York. I'd like to ask interested/willing forum members to "lend a hand" in the event that he runs into car trouble along the way.

We've certainly done 'due diligence' in getting his car as reliable as possible but, it is almost 20 years old and is a relative newcomer to our fleet so, you are never quite sure what may happen. That said, he'll be setting out armed with plenty of filters, as much of my newly acquired knowlege as I can stuff between his ears, an assortment of hand tools and a cell phone.

Right now, he's uncertain of which route (Interstate or back roads) he'll be taking. The ultimate route decision will be based on how much time he has left when he leaves Austin.

His preference would be the 'roads less traveled' since the three prior times he's been to the east coast (the last time was this August!), it's been an interstate push to be somewhere by a certain time.

I'll post his proposed route as soon as it's finalized.

Seth's a fine young man; friendly and thoughtful. Well traveled too: From Austin, Nome, Auckland and beyond.

Hopefully, this trip will be a breeze but, if something does happen, it's good to know there are fellow Benz-heads out there; thanks!

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Seth?? I thought his name was "Thing one"

I wish him luck on his journey, Were here in the DFW area if he needs us. Hopefully he won't need us that soon. Is he going to come up I35?

Dave Morrison
7709 Monticello
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817-577-8676.

I know, he's going to be like that kid in the T mobile commercial. Were all going to be Aunts or Uncles!!!!!!!!

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car

Thanks Dave!! The first leg probably will be up IH35.

"Seth" is his other name. There's a "Thing Two" also...she's in school down in San Antonio.

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Hey-

Not sure which way he'll be coming, but I am in central VA, should he be on 81 or similar. Plenty of MB experience here-

JAS

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94 E320
71 350SL

I'm available here in S Indiana, off I 64, and I expect I could prevail on my brother in Clarksville, TN to lend a hand (no auto expertise, but road help) if needed.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

I live in NY and if you refer to Coram NY in Long Island i can be of assistance in case of problems plus i have a verry good mecanic around

He's off!

Heading for New York via backroads to Yorktown, VA and on to Coram, NY.

Actual route may vary but tenatively, TO is taking US79 to someplace in Arkansas then heading east on 64 to intercept the Blue Ridge Parkway until he's in Virginia? Then east over to Yorktown.

After picking up Natalie in Yorktown, it's off to New York and Long Island. Route undecided.

Sounds like fun to me...I'm green with envy.




BOGDAN...yes, he is going to Long Island. Please let me know who the mechanic is.

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R Leo,

Sounds like a great trip. My wife and daughter made a similar trip together coming back from San Diego this summer. The wife flew out to drive back with her, and see her brother who lives in Texas. They also elected to drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoyed the trip very much. They got stuck in the infamous Blackout of 2003 as they approached NYC from Pennsylvania, and stayed in Allentown overnight to let the roads clear.

I sent you a Private Message with my phone numbers. I am a little North and East of the City, but more than happy to help if I am not on travel out of the area and Seth needs anything. I got an overwhelming response from the board when I asked for similar emergency assistance along my daughter's route out to San Diego and she was fortunate not to need anything. Best of luck, and based on my the experience of my wife and daughter, leave some extra time to take those back roads, and camp out along the way. My daughter spent one night on the road on the way out, and one on the way back in a motel. The rest were in National Parks or KOA places in tent. She and my wife loved it. Jim

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Own:
1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles

Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)

R Leo,

I'm in northern PA near I81. I don't think he will be near me but if you want my number, e-mail me.

P E H

Thanks all!

Your support sure makes this Dad feel a little better about sending offspring away in 20 year old vehicles (even if it's one of the better cars he's ever owned!).

I'll keep everyone posted on his progress.

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We are in New Jersey by the shore. I will email you my number.

Good Luck!!


Joe

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1987 300TD 440K - My car
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 107K - Tim's car
2000 - CLK320 100K - Deb's car
1994 C230 150K - Josh's Car

If he breaks down near Elgin give me a call...

Greg,
Thanks, but we've already used Trans-X on this car....seriously, he's a long way past Elgin by now; he hit the road about 8:30 - 9:00 last night.

R

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I am in DE anc can give assitance anywhere along the I-95 corridor between say, baltimore and Philadelphia.

JMH

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
1993 300SD (291k)
1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)

"he's a long way past Elgin by now;" ----He is a nice kid.. but did you not teach him how to ' phone home' ? Where is he NOW ?