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Forum: Tech Help 05-10-2007, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 889
Posted By Silver Boat
LOL :laugh3: No I am not retired! I need...

LOL :laugh3:

No I am not retired! I need something to drive fairly soon but I do have my Miata on the road now but it is a pain making 2 trips to get my kids places! Since I can only carry one at...
Forum: Tech Help 05-09-2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 889
Posted By Silver Boat
How hard are these transmissions to rebuild. I...

How hard are these transmissions to rebuild. I have rebuilt motors before, and replaced clutches before. But have never taken a Auto transmission apart since a 1968 Hydroglyde 2 speed, and that was...
Forum: Tech Help 05-08-2007, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 889
Posted By Silver Boat
possible free W201

I have a neighbor across the street who has to get rid of a W201 1988 190e with 87,000 miles on the odometer. I really don't know too much about them, I have had a few of the older cars (w119, w115,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-21-2006, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 988
Posted By Silver Boat
Yes a 350 the smaller V8. Thank you I was at work...

Yes a 350 the smaller V8. Thank you I was at work and was a bit distracted.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-21-2006, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 988
Posted By Silver Boat
1976 Euro 350SE $300

I have a European version 350SE that has about 208,000 Kilometers on it. History that I know about the car:
It was brought over by some one posed at West Point.
The previous owner was shipped off...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 11-11-2005, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,297
Posted By Silver Boat
I would relax. He did a lot of work for you,...

I would relax. He did a lot of work for you, doing what appears to be an honest observation of the car. Your attitude makes me not even want to look at it. You did not even bother to post photos, and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-20-2005, 11:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,896
Posted By Silver Boat
You will not find a Mercedes that you can do that...

You will not find a Mercedes that you can do that with, regardless of price. Mercedes are finely crafted machines and require a great deal of maintenance to keep them going. Most of the maintenance...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-20-2005, 12:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,930
Posted By Silver Boat
w116 350se transmission identiy

I have a 1976 Euro 350se with an automatic trasmission. I beleive it is a 4 speed, but the library on the w116.org states it is a three speed. Where is the trasmission number so that I can verify...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-20-2005, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,378
Posted By Silver Boat
I would say the orignals would be a better...

I would say the orignals would be a better investment. I think you could get more for them if you wanted to sell them later and change them again.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-20-2005, 01:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,347
Posted By Silver Boat
I would buy them if you were on the other coast!...

I would buy them if you were on the other coast! I might still be interested if you could have the tires removed and ship the wheels. give me a PM if you are interested. by the way your link is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-20-2005, 01:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,311
Posted By Silver Boat
need new tires for my w116

I have just purchased a 1976 Euro 350SE. It has about 175,000 KM on the clock and it is in fairly good shape. I plan on fixing it up and using it as a "special occasion" vehicle. Not going to be...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 04-11-2005, 10:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,318
Posted By Silver Boat
Impressions

Yea, I hear it does a great Richard Nixon! "I am not a crook...."
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-16-2004, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,450
Posted By Silver Boat
Yes sold. Sad to see it go, but I at least I get...

Yes sold. Sad to see it go, but I at least I get to look at it for a few more weeks. It was fun to drive, all four of my cars are sticks, keeps the wife, now X, from borrowing them! Sean, you might...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-11-2004, 12:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,450
Posted By Silver Boat
Yes we are not far from 84, about 5 min, just...

Yes we are not far from 84, about 5 min, just north of West Point Military Academy and south of Newburgh and Poughkeepsie. My office mate says about 1/2 hour to 45 min from 287 or more depending on...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-10-2004, 09:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,450
Posted By Silver Boat
yet another

yet another
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-10-2004, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,450
Posted By Silver Boat
Another photo

Another photo
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-10-2004, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,450
Posted By Silver Boat
Thought I would add some photos.

Thought I would add some photos.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-09-2004, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,450
Posted By Silver Boat
FOR SALE: 1980 -W126 280SE Euro 4 Speed - Cornwall NY - $700 OBO

**** SOLD ****



The car:

1980 280SE Euro No emissions
4 speed manual transmission
144,887 miles
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2003, 01:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,385
Posted By Silver Boat
I have a 1980 280SE euro w126 chassis that has a...

I have a 1980 280SE euro w126 chassis that has a manual 4 speed. It is nice to dirve. I am sure they have the mounting points for the clutch pedel so that should not be much of an issue. I would...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-28-2003, 01:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,126
Posted By Silver Boat
the thumping sounds like a Flex Joint. Or it...

the thumping sounds like a Flex Joint. Or it could also be the center link. I would work on that before an Italian tune because they can do a bit of damage if they go bad at speed. It sounds like you...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-24-2003, 11:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 857
Posted By Silver Boat
Thanks for the info, psfred. It is a 116...

Thanks for the info, psfred.

It is a 116 chassis.

Good to know about the shift. She just had it sitting at one of the local dealers, and it was there for 2 months! At least they gave her a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-24-2003, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 857
Posted By Silver Boat
1976 350 SE questions

I am looking at a 1976 350SE Euro. I have a few quesitons about it. I have an 1980 280SE Euro, so this is what I have to compare it to. I am aware of the parts avaliblity issues and what not. What...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-24-2003, 12:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 946
Posted By Silver Boat
Funny thing is that my other car is a Miata and...

Funny thing is that my other car is a Miata and they are amazing. The first series Miata has the pop up headlights and the cars "Wave" to each other by poping up the headlights. I have found the...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 10-08-2002, 11:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,160
Posted By Silver Boat
Glad you have had good luck with this. My wife's...

Glad you have had good luck with this. My wife's 735iL had this done to it and I cannot get the stuff off. It has yellowed and looks awful. I have heard others say bad stuff as well. You may have...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-25-2002, 12:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,160
Posted By Silver Boat
Re: Sounds like Engine Koat is . . .

Meguairs's has at least 3 separate lines. The consumer, such as Gold Class, Professional, such as the various # products, and Detailer. The Detailer is the one with Engine Kote is available at most...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-24-2002, 02:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,504
Posted By Silver Boat
Just for the record I used it and the bottle...

Just for the record I used it and the bottle seems to work much better than I remembered. It has been almost 20 years since I tried it. I think I most likely prepared the the windshield better. I...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-26-2002, 08:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 623
Posted By Silver Boat
home depot has a few that are plastic. they also...

home depot has a few that are plastic. they also have a few that have rubber on the end to protect the car. By the way the plastic ones are real cheap!
Forum: Tech Help 05-05-2002, 11:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,511
Posted By Silver Boat
Mine have a light added into the housing in the...

Mine have a light added into the housing in the corners (rear) for side facing light. They were just kind of soldered on and the plastic cut out very rough. I do not think the guys that did my...
Forum: Tech Help 04-29-2002, 01:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,890
Posted By Silver Boat
Mine is quite basic manual windows, seats. It has...

Mine is quite basic manual windows, seats. It has cloth interior and manual transmission, definitly no ABS or any thing, but the A/C works! :) I actually got it as a winter "Beater" but I have grown...
Forum: Tech Help 04-29-2002, 01:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,925
Posted By Silver Boat
Not really related to Mercedes but I had a 1972...

Not really related to Mercedes but I had a 1972 MG Midget while in college and the heater was controlled by a valve under the hood. On in fall and off in spring. It worked fine, but not what you...
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