Darn, I thought I was going to see Miguel cutting a rug on that video . . . .

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OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Alright! Long time since the last post; not much has been happening here at the hostel. I am pretty much confined to the place and I do not have much time to explore around. That will soon change next weekend, as I will take off to continue the route! Expect a special on the Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) very soon...

...and talking of the dead, well, in today's post I adventure into a notoriously dangerous place where people have been killed at the hands of criminals. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Mercado de Abastos.

THIS EUROPEAN LIFE
ABASTOS: BOCA DEL LOBO

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[GONE] - 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel - 130k miles - Smoke Silver (702) over Mushroom leather (265) - Bladder blasting, coast-to-coast work machine.

Hey miguel-- if I were down there Ide head to the little village above the cuidad called hwatuulco--however its spelled-- on the south pasific side, the little village has mummies in a cave and they will drag them out and let you photograph yourself with their dead relatives--- Where else are you going to get the chance to do THAT again.

Oh I don't know it is nearly 12/12/12...

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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!

I got those pesky springs changed at the Mercedes truck dealership! I thought they would be the only ones with the right tools. Amazing low rates, too. The old springs, unfortunately, were from a 280E and left the nose way too low. Ride height is tall enough to go on rural roads now. I got the oil changed as well as the brake pads while they were at it, and I will DIY swap the cruise control unit, the emergency brake light sensor, and the exhaust hangers right on the street. Should not be any problem at all!



There is Livingstone, up in a "pedestal" for proud display to customers.

Haha! Well, I am trying to be on budget, and I would rather invest the money in a flight to Cuba to track down that Gullwing

Now, wouldn't it be a riot if I actually celebrated the end of the world at the Mayan pyramids? That date should reach me around Tikal in Guatemala... let's see, let's see...

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[GONE] - 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel - 130k miles - Smoke Silver (702) over Mushroom leather (265) - Bladder blasting, coast-to-coast work machine.

All for 4200 Peso - life is grand south of the boarder

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97 S500
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86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D
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As a present, they also redid the parking brake pads and resealed the insulation wires for the sensors. Top notch service!

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[GONE] - 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel - 130k miles - Smoke Silver (702) over Mushroom leather (265) - Bladder blasting, coast-to-coast work machine.

How much is that in dollars?

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

When you're in Guatemala , go look at Lago Amatitlan ~ I really enoyed it , it's nt far from the volcno and has team vents under the water in one end by the rocks , this means you can place a plucked & cleaned chicken in a mesh bag & lower it into the water and it'll cook.....

I have mostly fond memories of Guatemala , Military Coup and every thing .

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1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

It's about $325! Not bad for the amount of work it takes. They told me it's about $10 per hour, but they charge on a per-job basis. Still!

On the thought of a lake I immediately thought of a nice swim. But not on this one, I take!

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[GONE] - 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel - 130k miles - Smoke Silver (702) over Mushroom leather (265) - Bladder blasting, coast-to-coast work machine.

Sure ;

Just watch what part you dip into....

What were the stiffer rear springs you fitted to your TD ?.

TIA ,

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

The front ones are factory W123 diesel springs with 13mm pads. The rear ones come from a W140 400SE. Between the two of them the ride height is perfect, and looks good –thinking of resale. SLS was disabled by the PO.

Now, this is a question for everybody following the adventure: would anyone be interested on buying something from Oaxaca before I leave? Especially now in the Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) before it ends! I have fulfilled about three orders so far and have one week left...





Here are some things you may like: ceramic skulls, black Oaxacan pottery, folkloric dresses, dried (edible) grasshoppers, marzipans, skull candy, chocolate, dried fruit candies, antiques, figurines...

Send me a PM!

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[GONE] - 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel - 130k miles - Smoke Silver (702) over Mushroom leather (265) - Bladder blasting, coast-to-coast work machine.

Those skulls are creepy . . .

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

I rather like the colorful skulls.....

And , the ' Tropical Chocolate ' is to DIE for .

Thanx for the W-140 tip , my buddy's W-123 is dragging it's bum .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

I finally got around to writing the entry for the glorious Day of the Dead. Much against what we Westerners do, it's a day full of celebration, joy, food and music! I really makes you rethink how one should approach our own traditions.

THIS EUROPEAN LIFE: Dia de Muertos

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[GONE] - 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel - 130k miles - Smoke Silver (702) over Mushroom leather (265) - Bladder blasting, coast-to-coast work machine.