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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 13,725
Posted By eight88
I just finished skimming through this thread...

I just finished skimming through this thread which you started a few years back. Sounds as if you spent a fair amount of time patching Ol'Betsie together and hopefully were able to enjoy a few good...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-03-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,553
Posted By eight88
Great story. Would love to take a close look at...

Great story. Would love to take a close look at it, inside and out. Sounds like a spot in a Mercedes museum is well deserved.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-12-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 872
Posted By eight88
I'm really impressed with the rear seat...

I'm really impressed with the rear seat upholstery. It looks to be in showroom condition. Was that standard at the time, a factory option, or custom?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-21-2018, 09:57 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 476,379
Posted By eight88
1958 mercedes Benz 219 for sale in NJ

I just posted this in the vintage mercedes forum as well.
This could be a real cutie, for sale in NJ:
https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes/6677463428.html
1958 mercedes Benz 219
4 door, 6...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-21-2018, 09:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 928
Posted By eight88
craigslist NJ, 1958 mercedes Benz 219 for sale

This could be a real cutie, for sale in NJ:



https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes/6677463428.html


1958 mercedes Benz 219
4 door, 6 cyl.
Own a piece of history
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 27,083
Posted By eight88
Should be a very good project. Looks so much...

Should be a very good project. Looks so much like mine except for the interior color.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 589
Posted By eight88
Yes, very nice, and over 96k views in only two...

Yes, very nice, and over 96k views in only two months on Youtube!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-19-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,288
Posted By eight88
Very nice that you are giving that solid car a...

Very nice that you are giving that solid car a new lease on life. I like the color scheme, exterior and interior colors, a lot.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2018, 09:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,881
Posted By eight88
The following site has good pictures of the...

The following site has good pictures of the course that the vacuum tubes take in the W123:

Mercedes W123 Vacuum Lock System Diagnosis Technique...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2018, 09:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,881
Posted By eight88
I just did a web search using the following...

I just did a web search using the following query:
how to find leak in the vacuum door and trunk locks of W123 mercedes

There are a few of the first sites listed from the search, you can do the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,881
Posted By eight88
When my W123 300D was left not driven at all for...

When my W123 300D was left not driven at all for many years, it became very difficult to open the trunk. But since refurbishing the car and now driving it two or three times a week, the vacuum trunk...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,288
Posted By eight88
mabbonizio, Gunther looks terrific after the...

mabbonizio,
Gunther looks terrific after the cutting compound. I am a total novice when it comes to working on these older diesel Mercedes, but look forward to followimg your progress and can...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-29-2018, 02:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,147
Posted By eight88
Nestor, I haven't yet done an oil change on my...

Nestor,
I haven't yet done an oil change on my '85 300D that was refurbished after 20 years of being idle in the garage, but will most likely give it a go when the time comes.

In retrospect, do...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-29-2018, 02:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,710
Posted By eight88
vonsmog, Good to hear that you were able...

vonsmog,


Good to hear that you were able to sell that gold 300D at a good price. Can't help but think that you will miss it a bit. Which other(s) are you selling?



Just out of curiosity,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 476,379
Posted By eight88
So true. In 2003 I gave a young nephew my '93...

So true. In 2003 I gave a young nephew my '93 300E. He's a really good kid but needed a car and, being free wheeling and maybe a bit idealistic, never worked just for money.'


Problem was I am...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2018, 09:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,105
Posted By eight88
I can't speak for California, but in NJ when I...

I can't speak for California, but in NJ when I looked into several vintage car insurers for my '85 300D, they all severely limited the amount of driving allowed, or else the insurance would be void. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-22-2018, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,710
Posted By eight88
I agree with the previous replies, your vehicles...

I agree with the previous replies, your vehicles look great.
Which is your favorite, and is any of them your daily driver?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2018, 07:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,916
Posted By eight88
BirthdayBenz...

BirthdayBenz (http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/members/birthdaybenz.html),

I'm a novice when it comes to evaluating a W123's condition. How does one judge wear based on the steering wheel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2018, 06:19 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,988
Posted By eight88
tyl604, Just noticed this thread, so thanks for...

tyl604,
Just noticed this thread, so thanks for updating it!
It reminded me of my own experience. Wife's '85 300D sat undriven in garage for 20 years. She wanted to have it towed away by an auto...
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