Southeast PA Benzfest - Official Event Thread

[Johnhef]

Originally Posted by Dee8go

That fire would burn for weeks, Hattie. There would be a massive inferno for a month or two and it would leave behind a giant slag pile of melted Mercedes engines and whatnot.

It would burn a lot longer then that. Ever seen a tire fire? there's about a hundred or so out in the shed behind the garage...

[Dee8go]

I wasn't even including the Johnhef Tire-A-Rama Extravaganza . . . .

[toomany MBZ]

I may be able to make it, PM me with directions. Just me, a fellow home brewer, I keg, so can't bring any of mine.

[JackG]

I'm in......is there still room to park in the yard?????

[Chad300tdt]

Here's the list so far:

Correct me if the car isn't correct and let me know if you're bringing anyone. THANKS!!

Hatterasguy - 1987 300SDL
Johnhef - 1983 500SEC or 1984 500SEC
Swampyankee - need confirmation - 1980 300TD or 2003 Honda Odyssey
Dee8go - 1987 560SEC
Mistress - 1990 420SEL or 1987 560SL
Powerpig and Wife - (car?)
Dynalow - need confirmation - 1988 300CE?
Iwrock - flying in from California - no car will be present
Pwogaman - 1985 300SD
Riethoven - need confirmation - 1987 300TD
BodhiBenz1987 - need confirmation - 1987 300D
Pizzachef and S.O. - need confirmation - 1985 300TD
toomany MBZ - need confirmation - 1983 300SD or 1984 300CD
JackG - 1982 300CD

Originally Posted by toomany MBZ

I may be able to make it, PM me with directions. Just me, a fellow home brewer, I keg, so can't bring any of mine.

I hope you can make it. I'd like to get into kegging too and avoid all the time spent on bottle cleaning and sanitizing. I also want to upgrade to glass carbouys so I can see the process happening.

Originally Posted by JackG

I'm in......is there still room to park in the yard?????

Cool ... I'm glad you'll be able to make it Jack.

If everyone on the list ends up coming that's 13 cars plus my wagon and possibly the CD. That makes 15 cars so far which will fit perfectly across the front yard by the fence. I still have room in my driveway/parking lot for another 6 cars and a couple others could fit in the grass next to the driveway too.

[Johnhef]

I had a thought Justin- since you're carless, want to drive one of mine? When do you get in?

Chad- 83 SEC for me, the 84 is a parts car

afaik powerpig says he's bringing the sportline 300CE

[Dee8go]

The coupes should be pretty well-represented at this GTG.

[iwrock]

Originally Posted by Johnhef

I had a thought Justin- since you're carless, want to drive one of mine? When do you get in?

Chad- 83 SEC for me, the 84 is a parts car

afaik powerpig says he's bringing the sportline 300CE

Hmmm..... That is a possibility..... How far you be from Chads place?

[Johnhef]

hmm mapquest says 3hrs. http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1z=21704&2c=North+Wales&2s=PA

[hitwtom]

Don't think I'll be able to make this one but......I had a great deal given to me last night. As some of you know, I run a bar. Got a call last night that someone had some parts for my Mercedes. When I talked to him he said they were taking it to the scrap yard tomorrow and had a brand new spare tire and radiator. I asked and he didn't know what model, just that it was a diesel. I told him I sold mine last week, but leave the parts anyway. So now I have a brand new in the box radiator, looks like it will fit 1981-1985 300CD/D/SD/TD. TransPro, Ready Rad, CSF Lifetime. Looks like it was special ordered from the local Carquest store. Reference MB 473, or pn. 43-1303. (looks like it's about $200 cost) Also 1 Bundt wheel 6JX14 H2, 126 400 1902 with brand new 195-75R14 (still has sticker on it) Sears Guardian tire.
FREE for anyone who needs them. Might be able to hook up with someone from Northern VA, Frederick MD (John) to arrange delivery to GTG.
Tom

[Hatterasguy]

Maybe we could do a silent auction on the two and whatever money is made can be given to a charity of some sort?

I mean someone must need a radiator, heck if I had a car that used it even if I didn't need one I'd still pay $50 for a good brand new spare. Never know!

Just an idea.

[pwogaman]

I could use a radiator for the R107, the existing one looks like it has a plug, but I doubt it will fit.

[Hatterasguy]

Chad pencil in my dad, he is showing a surprising amount of interest so will probably come.

[Chad300tdt]

Updated list so far:

Correct me if the car isn't correct and let me know if you're bringing anyone. THANKS!!

Hatterasguy and Dad - 1987 300SDL
Johnhef - 1983 500SEC
Swampyankee and Wife (& possibly 4 kids) - need confirmation - 1980 300TD or 2003 Honda Odyssey
Dee8go - 1987 560SEC
Mistress - 1990 420SEL or 1987 560SL
Powerpig and Wife - 1993 300CE Sportline
Dynalow - need confirmation - 1988 300CE?
Iwrock - flying in from California - no car will be present
Pwogaman - 1985 300SD
Riethoven - need confirmation - 1987 300TD
BodhiBenz1987 - need confirmation - 1987 300D
Pizzachef and S.O. - need confirmation - 1985 300TD
toomany MBZ - need confirmation - 1983 300SD or 1984 300CD
JackG - 1982 300CD

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Chad pencil in my dad, he is showing a surprising amount of interest so will probably come.

Very cool What has him interested ... the MBs or the food and beer? I assume he'll be riding in your car.

[pwogaman]

I'll also be bring a piece of the Green Hornet, maybe a chunk of fender or something:

http://s284.photobucket.com/albums/ll4/pwogaman/1980%20Mercedes%20280SL/