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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-28-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,300
Posted By vrsmith
I have it on ebay now with an $18000 reserve. ...

I have it on ebay now with an $18000 reserve.
The filter was changed and new fluid was used. No improvement.
Thanks for all of the comments.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-18-2008, 11:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,300
Posted By vrsmith
I was hoping for $20000 before the transmission...

I was hoping for $20000 before the transmission went.
I am talking to the tranny shop tomorrow. The urgency is off as
I traded my daily driver for a Nissan Versa today.
Thanks for the comments!
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-18-2008, 09:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,300
Posted By vrsmith
The car is really strong. I started taking photos...

The car is really strong. I started taking photos to show details. I did
find a bit of rust so I am going to check that more fully. The current
photos are here:
http://photobucket.com/willerton
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-17-2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,300
Posted By vrsmith
250SL - sell with bad auto tranny or fix?

Dealer convinced me to get a trade-in quote for my 1967 250sl
even though he and I knew it has a slipping automatic trans.
They offered $4000 since it needs a $4000 rebuild. I'm wondering
about...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-14-2008, 10:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 785
Posted By vrsmith
Automatic trans slip problem - 280SL

It drives fine for a while and then will start to slip or flare.
If I stop the car it generally settles down for a while.
A shop I talked to said that SL transmissions were different
than SE ones....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-13-2008, 11:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,167
Posted By vrsmith
Sold.

Sold.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-05-2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,167
Posted By vrsmith
For sale: 1959 220S Ponton

Very nice car. I am in contact with a guy from Europe and would rather
deal with an American or Canadian buyer.

Pros:
Nice tan leather seat covers done, new front suspension, great brakes,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-12-2007, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By vrsmith
1967 250SL undriveable when warm

We drove the car for 60 miles without incident. Suddenly the
engine started shaking violently at a stop light and was very
difficult to get going. The dead stop idle was OK but it was
difficult to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-22-2006, 11:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 829
Posted By vrsmith
Thanks for the thought anyway, Matthew. It may...

Thanks for the thought anyway, Matthew. It may help somebody someday. I drove the car a bunch today and it didn't honk ever. I didn't drive more than dead slow in parking lots, however. Weather is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-22-2006, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 829
Posted By vrsmith
Horn honks by itself - 250SL

I've had the car for 2 years with no useable horn. I just got a new horn installed and the other had a bad connection. They now work a bit too well. The car honks by itself. It happens at low speed...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-17-2005, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By vrsmith
The MBCA Star magazine has ads for...

The MBCA Star magazine has ads for http://www.hirschauto.com/
who show the tops for under US$400.
Forum: Tech Help 07-12-2005, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,226
Posted By vrsmith
>>MBshop grill badges were produced?! They...

>>MBshop grill badges were produced?!

They weren't MBShop badges, they were IPOG, International
Ponton Owner's Group. www.mbzponton.org
I just mentioned them to show how it might be done.
Forum: Tech Help 07-12-2005, 05:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,226
Posted By vrsmith
There have been two grill badges produced for the...

There have been two grill badges produced for the Ponton
owner's group by the people at
http://www.qualitylapelpins.com/
Both badges are excellent and were $32 each. The quantity
produced was...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-10-2005, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By vrsmith
That sounds like a good plan, Alex. Paint and ...

That sounds like a good plan, Alex. Paint and
mechanicals are relatively easy to deal with.
Rust is for experts, (or parts). My 250SL had
all mechanicals redone and a good paint job
and I paid...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-09-2005, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By vrsmith
Check out this link:...

Check out this link: http://pagoda113.com/kb.php?category=%2FEvaluating+a+Pagoda

The main criteria to watch for is rust. Prices seem to start
at $6000 for a basket case. $12K for a reasonable...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-23-2005, 02:53 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,233
Posted By vrsmith
http://britishexpats.com/forum/ This site...

http://britishexpats.com/forum/

This site has a lot of information for UK citizens
wanting to move to Canada and elsewhere. It
seems that a lot of people would like to get out
of the UK. ...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-23-2005, 02:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,233
Posted By vrsmith
I have received my UK passport. 20 days...

I have received my UK passport. 20 days processing
time. Looking forward to a trip to Europe this summer
to check out the shorter airport queues!
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-05-2005, 11:43 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,242
Posted By vrsmith
Don't even suggest getting a general anesthetic. ...

Don't even suggest getting a general anesthetic. Local only.
A little burning during the freezing and that was all for me.
They had this wonderful product to protect the area from
infection. It...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-05-2005, 03:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,233
Posted By vrsmith
I have the forms ready to go, I just need a...

I have the forms ready to go, I just need a photograph taken.
How long did they take to process your passport request?
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-02-2005, 11:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,015
Posted By vrsmith
Kirkvining: I'm curious that you mentioned...

Kirkvining:
I'm curious that you mentioned Canadian stocks that you
hold. I wondered if Americans could buy any CDN stock
or those that trade on NYSE, etc. I have been advising
my friend to buy...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 12-13-2004, 02:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 450
Posted By vrsmith
Canadian Expatriates in UK, Europe

I am thinking of becoming one, perhaps part-time.
There is a pretty good site http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/index.php
that is promising. Anyone have any other sites?

Is there anyone living...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-13-2004, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 761
Posted By vrsmith
Cars in my new garage!

I finally walled in my carport and
have my two cars inside. You'll see
in the photo that I'm not quite done
cleaning and finishing the garage.
Still, the cars seem very happy even
if they are a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-25-2004, 05:28 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,561
Posted By vrsmith
What is the price of the car? It sounds like it...

What is the price of the car? It sounds like it could be
a great one if the declared condition is correct. You
cannot go wrong spending more now for the best
condition vehicle you can find. ...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-25-2004, 10:49 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,233
Posted By vrsmith
If your father was born in Britain, you just...

If your father was born in Britain, you just apply for
a passport. You date and place of birth doesn't matter.
If your mother was born there, you have to apply for
registration as a citizen. ...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-19-2004, 12:36 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,233
Posted By vrsmith
Today, I attended a ceremony and was granted...

Today, I attended a ceremony and was granted British
citizenship. If you look back at this thread, I was
not eligible for citizenship because only my mother
was born British. A law was changed...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-25-2004, 04:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 802
Posted By vrsmith
The correct link is...

The correct link is http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7930070970

I love your stand, actually. I should sell my hardtop since I have never
used it except to drive home...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2004, 04:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,308
Posted By vrsmith
Patrick's Theorm: Since I have learned this...

Patrick's Theorm:

Since I have learned this the hard way, I will be engraving this on a board
and hanging it in my office!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-16-2004, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,042
Posted By vrsmith
Based on a recommendation, I got a Holley 12-927...

Based on a recommendation, I got a Holley 12-927 pump which is the
model used in the Pro-jection fuel injection kit. The cost was
about US$135 and the specifications are below. With it in place,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-13-2004, 03:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,042
Posted By vrsmith
Electric fuel pump rebuild - Injected engine

My 250SL has a bad pump. I had no trouble for over a year
and then it failed on me. After knocking it, it started to
work a bit and I could start the car. I replaced it with a
Holley electric...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-20-2004, 01:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Posted By vrsmith
The Mercedes buyer's guide says that the...

The Mercedes buyer's guide says that the production amounts are:

1951-1953 978 units chassis prefix 187012
1954-1955 300 units chassis prefix 187024

From the book:
The car is one of the...
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