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Off-Topic Discussion
07-28-2008, 04:22 PM
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250SL - sell with bad auto tranny or fix?
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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
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250SL - sell with bad auto tranny or fix?
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1,298
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
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250SL - sell with bad auto tranny or fix?
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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
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250SL - sell with bad auto tranny or fix?
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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
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Automatic trans slip problem - 280SL
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782
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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
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For sale: 1959 220S Ponton
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1,161
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vrsmith
Sold.
Sold.
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Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale
10-05-2007, 10:39 AM
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For sale: 1959 220S Ponton
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1,161
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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
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1967 250SL undriveable when warm
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710
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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
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5
Horn honks by itself - 250SL
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828
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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
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Horn honks by itself - 250SL
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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
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7
Need your inputs on 280sl please
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1,850
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
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8
What happened to "MB grill badge" idea?
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1,221
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
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What happened to "MB grill badge" idea?
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1,221
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
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7
Need your inputs on 280sl please
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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
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7
Need your inputs on 280sl please
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1,850
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
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67
British Ancestry - Dual Citizenship
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4,219
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. ...
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Off-Topic Discussion
02-23-2005, 02:38 PM
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British Ancestry - Dual Citizenship
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4,219
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
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Vasectomy....on it's way....
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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...
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Off-Topic Discussion
01-05-2005, 03:24 PM
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67
British Ancestry - Dual Citizenship
Views:
4,219
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
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20
Poll:
Stock Market Sentiment yet again
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989
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
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1
Canadian Expatriates in UK, Europe
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445
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
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5
Cars in my new garage!
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759
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
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117
1970 300sel 6.3
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21,501
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
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67
British Ancestry - Dual Citizenship
Views:
4,219
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
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67
British Ancestry - Dual Citizenship
Views:
4,219
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
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2
R129 Hardtop Available
Views:
797
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
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22
Bought a 4 speed 240D Today!
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2,302
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
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13
Electric fuel pump rebuild - Injected engine
Views:
3,032
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
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13
Electric fuel pump rebuild - Injected engine
Views:
3,032
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
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7
New Guy, new project, 1952 220A
Views:
1,003
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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