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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-16-2006, 08:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,927
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
the many key problem is a problem with most cars,...

the many key problem is a problem with most cars, old and new, theoretical or practical. the 123 i had needed the tumbler switch replaced. so mentioning it in the manual is actually good, i think.
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-16-2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,927
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
there's always been fancy cars and simple cars...

there's always been fancy cars and simple cars and cars you could depend on for years. . . now there's fancy cars and entry-level cars and nothing you depend on for years. however, the overall...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-12-2006, 09:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,192
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
i love reading these comments/opinions. it would...

i love reading these comments/opinions. it would be nice to discuss all these things over some beers. you are all very interesting and have things to say i respect very much and educate me. this is a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-12-2006, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 696
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
i'd love to see a tasteful product of souping up...

i'd love to see a tasteful product of souping up a w114 - definitely a coupe. but i definitely think they should use a rusty chassis for it. and build up/strengthen from there.
it's interesting.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-12-2006, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,106
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
ebay isnt always cheapeest. but it's good for...

ebay isnt always cheapeest. but it's good for very rare parts. this probably isnt one of them and better with a supplier.
good luck.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-11-2006, 12:02 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,192
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
Any of the hand built cars. Any of them. All in...

Any of the hand built cars. Any of them. All in all I agree 100% with Mark D.'s comments.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-09-2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,092
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
I prefer the crane for a pagoda. It is optical....

I prefer the crane for a pagoda. It is optical. No problems with getting the right unit like some have with the pertronix. Along with the red coil use I have opened the gaps some. Have not used this...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-09-2006, 02:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,915
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
I know none. Kinda wish I did, might be a good...

I know none. Kinda wish I did, might be a good time.
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 03-05-2006, 08:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,829
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
Someone posted side impact pics a while back of a...

Someone posted side impact pics a while back of a w123 wagon. It was so impressive to see the cabin intact after such violent accident from the side. In general the cabins stay very much intact in...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-05-2006, 08:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 979
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
That's probably pretty good for the 450. I get...

That's probably pretty good for the 450. I get about that in a 250C and get about 19 in an injected 230SL.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-05-2006, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 979
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
Maybe the tires are of different size from...

Maybe the tires are of different size from factory??
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-05-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 979
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
Very cool story and sounds like a trip you will...

Very cool story and sounds like a trip you will remember. What sort of fuel mileage would you say you got on the trip? 10-12 mpg?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-04-2006, 11:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,020
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
Collector Car Market Review Value Report ...

Collector Car Market Review Value Report

1967 MERCEDES-BENZ 200D 4cyl 1988cc (60hp SAE) 4M

#5 , #4 , #3 , #2 , #1
4dr Sdn ...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-04-2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,020
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
$8,500 . . . did we read that correctly?

$8,500 . . . did we read that correctly?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-04-2006, 07:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,915
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
Yeah, you're right Tom, I didn't realize it was a...

Yeah, you're right Tom, I didn't realize it was a 1973 model.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-04-2006, 06:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,915
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
This thread really doesn't belong in vintage...

This thread really doesn't belong in vintage forum at all, right?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-04-2006, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,942
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
goodyear assurance tripletred. they are highly...

goodyear assurance tripletred. they are highly rated. the w123 liked them.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-04-2006, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,453
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
I've lived in New Mexico. Five minutes in either...

I've lived in New Mexico. Five minutes in either direction off the I75 or 40 and you don't often see diners or anything else. There are some exceptions. The drive through Taos is beautiful. The...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-03-2006, 11:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,942
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
tom, i may even just order another set of 195/70...

tom, i may even just order another set of 195/70 for the w113 also, if the ride feel is good for the 195/70 on the w114. will try to post my results in a couple of weeks.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-03-2006, 09:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,453
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
Route 66 Tour 9/2006

Anyone doing this Route 66 tour MBCA event?
I am thinking about it in a W114 Coupe (because the trunk space is cavernous compared to the W113).

http://mbca.org/pages/Route66/Route_66_2006.htm
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-03-2006, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,942
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
That was an excellent thread for me. I chose...

That was an excellent thread for me.

I chose the 195/70/14. Goodyear TripleTred. Tirerack.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-03-2006, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,942
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
Thanks Mark. I don't know what to do. The...

Thanks Mark. I don't know what to do. The original size on my w113 is also 185HR14 (which it has the original tires). This size is impossible to fit (being 185HR14 or 185/80/14 with the 130 speed...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-03-2006, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,058
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
In a related question: Does #1 fuse start at the...

In a related question: Does #1 fuse start at the firewall or start counting from the front??
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-03-2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,915
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
Yikes

Yikes
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-02-2006, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,657
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
Answer is yes - at least for the w114, see pic. ...

Answer is yes - at least for the w114, see pic.

Mine has the thin chrome rings on them. It is original and complete throughout. The chrome rings are thin.
So, I guess the answer is yes, they were...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-02-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,856
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
an engine swap to another MB inline 6 of similar...

an engine swap to another MB inline 6 of similar HP will not drastically alter the value, but anything else wrong will, as the restoration costs go up. that being said, both my cars have their...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-02-2006, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,942
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
Question on tires for w114

The w114 coupe I have has the Bundt cake wheels on it. The current tire size is 185/70/14. My question is: should I replace these tires with 185/70/14 or should I use 195/70/14 like the Bundt cake...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-01-2006, 11:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,856
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
the bosch pump is a six plunger pump. on the 230...

the bosch pump is a six plunger pump. on the 230 sl the vin is on a plate affixed just off center on the firewall. is the obvious place to look. on the later 280 sl the vin plate is in the door jamb.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-28-2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,856
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
sl113.org Anyway, I agree with the above...

sl113.org

Anyway, I agree with the above comments. Value anywhere from $1000-5000. If rusty you really have to consider parting it out because a knowledgeable buyer will know the $$$,$$$ needed to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-28-2006, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,691
Posted By 250C/8 + 230SL
Your car looks like a euro. Nice car.

Your car looks like a euro. Nice car.
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