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Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 04-20-2005, 10:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,164
Posted By Russ114
trying to find a link to that WW2 Truck

hey guys,
just snuck over from the Vintage section to ask if anyone knows where to find the link to that fire truck that i think was on here a few months ago.

it was a german one...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-12-2005, 06:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,150
Posted By Russ114
any hints for this on a carbied car...? i've...

any hints for this on a carbied car...?

i've been looking at a megasquirt lately for when the injection on the 450 dies.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-10-2005, 11:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,150
Posted By Russ114
i've been researching for a while. theres a...

i've been researching for a while.

theres a few 320/280 CFM carbies called "Economasters" made by holley (i think!) which are apparently a good carbie to bolt straight onto the manifold (with the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-06-2005, 06:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,091
Posted By Russ114
the "goldmine" will probably be brass shavings...

the "goldmine" will probably be brass shavings from gears or bearing races.

thicker oils will make it use slightly less, but addatives will make a difference too.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-05-2005, 02:39 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 18,393
Posted By Russ114
maybe get a post purchase inspection done?...

maybe get a post purchase inspection done? (similar to the pre purchase, but more difficult to live with!)

hmm. i'd echo the sentiments of junking it if the body is too far gone, W116 bodies are a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-04-2005, 08:36 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 18,393
Posted By Russ114
firstly i'd be changing all the fluids, filters...

firstly i'd be changing all the fluids, filters etc, and getting it running properly. then i'd be worring about if it was smoking etc..

that looks like spac filler, or insulation. i'd say they...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-02-2005, 09:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 988
Posted By Russ114
that's weird, i bought those little clips from my...

that's weird, i bought those little clips from my local dealer about a week ago, and reattached my side trim on my 79 450SEL...

i think i paid about 20c each or something... but still they're new...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-22-2005, 05:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By Russ114
could just be the fact that it's new, and wearing...

could just be the fact that it's new, and wearing in.. give it a few days and see how it goes?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-19-2005, 07:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,332
Posted By Russ114
the rust in your doors should be easy to repair,...

the rust in your doors should be easy to repair, infact probably something you could do yourself..

have you had the trims off to check whats inside the door bottom, their should be a drain hole...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-19-2005, 07:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,016
Posted By Russ114
i've converted the rear of my 450SEL to Springs +...

i've converted the rear of my 450SEL to Springs + Shocks and it was a mistake!

i've heard you can rebuild the compensators, rebuild the shocks, and replace the part of the system that holds the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-12-2005, 01:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,284
Posted By Russ114
i have seen a 302 out of an older mustang and...

i have seen a 302 out of an older mustang and commonly found in Ford Falcons in australia slotted into a 250CE quite easily, and it's what i'm doing myself.

350/351 is too wide to fit, it involves...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-08-2005, 06:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,000
Posted By Russ114
i suppose if you're in the US it'd be an issue!. ...

i suppose if you're in the US it'd be an issue!.

the seller won't let anyone look at the vehicle, it was up to $11,000AUD last time. expensive i thought for a hack job, but it does look pretty neat
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-07-2005, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,000
Posted By Russ114
remember the ponton convertable in egypt.. heres the other one!

the one that's featured on mbz.org ponton list, and was mentioned when the guy in egypt was trying to find out the history of his car, is now on ebay!

(this is a relist asthe last guy didn't come...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-05-2005, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,058
Posted By Russ114
the only drawback is that if you want to fit...

the only drawback is that if you want to fit decent sized speakers, you need to cut holes..

i've taken the pockets off my door trims, and put the speakers in the front of the doors, and 2 on the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-23-2004, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By Russ114
it's a daily driver, and those rotors are ATE and...

it's a daily driver, and those rotors are ATE and just over 12 months old. the internals of the park brake were removed when i put the last rotor on (because it had some issues). The caliper was...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-21-2004, 03:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By Russ114
Interesting Rotor/Hub problem!..

I know it's a crap picture (from a mobile phone), but checkout the picture attached...

what the hell would cause this?, issues with casting or something?.

It's an ATE/Bilstein Rotor from the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-08-2004, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,235
Posted By Russ114
They would've been Kubelwagens, not 'Things'. DO...

They would've been Kubelwagens, not 'Things'. DO NOT sell the thing anyway, My dad has a white one (next to his Australian 'Country Buggy' which is a locally produced VW). they're great cars. don't...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-08-2004, 05:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,049
Posted By Russ114
Lanolin is the way to go. It's basically the oil...

Lanolin is the way to go. It's basically the oil from sheeps wool. It restores rubber and i have used it on every peice of rubber i have, it brings it back to it's original shape etc. It's also great...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-14-2004, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,293
Posted By Russ114
it seems like just a simple mistake.. the...

it seems like just a simple mistake..

the words "i placed the lamp down" are probably where it started. i normally try to do fuel related things in daylight, just so i don't have to use any...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-16-2004, 04:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,834
Posted By Russ114
i dunno about the electrified badge idea, it'd...

i dunno about the electrified badge idea, it'd just mean more angry theives putting their boot into your panels and smashing headlights etc...

the alarm idea is good.. maybe a deafening screech...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-15-2004, 05:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,074
Posted By Russ114
W108 parts hard to get? i'd find that hard to...

W108 parts hard to get? i'd find that hard to belive?...

what about -
MB Classic in sydney, (www.mbclassic.com.au)
Imparts Automotive (Import Advantage) in brisbane
mbspares...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-18-2004, 01:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,107
Posted By Russ114
according to my local offical Mercedes Benz...

according to my local offical Mercedes Benz service agent in brisbane, the stromberg and solex from those era of cars should seek further solice in a nearby garbage bin..

they work well for a few...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-07-2004, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,282
Posted By Russ114
i would be guessing you're reffering to the Air...

i would be guessing you're reffering to the Air Flow Meter (AFM)...

my dad is in the process of replacing his currently, after an LPG mixture incident in the manifold, he reported some very...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-07-2004, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,360
Posted By Russ114
on the fuel issue, i run LRP on my M110, only...

on the fuel issue, i run LRP on my M110, only because of the differences in valve stems/guides and seals on pre 84 Mercedes Engines.

Pertronix is the way to go for ignition, they have an...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-22-2004, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,815
Posted By Russ114
i dunno if it's what you're after, but the german...

i dunno if it's what you're after, but the german website "low rider magazine" has a low rider 114

http://www.lowridermagazin.de/mercedes/w114/
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-22-2004, 10:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,065
Posted By Russ114
these guys may be of use, they seem to have a big...

these guys may be of use, they seem to have a big online catalouge

http://www.samstagsales.com/mercedes.htm

as always, try the site sponsors first though!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-20-2004, 05:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 980
Posted By Russ114
got air conditioning? i'm pretty sure it has...

got air conditioning?

i'm pretty sure it has something to do with the air conditioning and some tubes being blocked, both the cars my relatives own have this problem, just a matter of time of...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-13-2004, 01:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,961
Posted By Russ114
NOS = New Old Stock i had the same problem...

NOS = New Old Stock

i had the same problem with a 114 and the horn being continually on, turns out it was the leads that run to the horn were shorting out on the surround where they were mounted
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-05-2004, 10:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,417
Posted By Russ114
great site, good to see all the links and info...

great site, good to see all the links and info easily available on the internet now.

I wish someone would do something similar for the W114 online (maybe i should, i've got the time and server...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-30-2004, 07:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,570
Posted By Russ114
radiators are always repairable, just depending...

radiators are always repairable, just depending on how skilled the shop is..

(i know this from about 2 radiator rebuilds)

PS. when you put a 280 in a 250, make sure the radiator mounts are...
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