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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-23-2005, 10:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,754
Posted By pkzip
Exclamation Becker Info Resource

Contact Ed Ebel at Becker - I don't have the number handy just go to the Becker website. Ed handles refurbishing the old Beckers from the 60's, 70's and even before that. I just think it is great...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-14-2004, 03:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,195
Posted By pkzip
you sure that's euro? it has american twin...

you sure that's euro? it has american twin headlights. I agree that the fog lights are not amber though.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-14-2004, 02:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,195
Posted By pkzip
I don't believe that's the norm. I have a 2.8...

I don't believe that's the norm. I have a 2.8 Cabriolet and mine line up. I suspect that over the years some mechanic or PO leaned or stepped on one of them causing it to bend a little. I have not...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-30-2004, 10:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,223
Posted By pkzip
yes, a couple of years ago

yes, a couple of years ago
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-30-2004, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,223
Posted By pkzip
No Norb. I meant the fresh air intake outide and...

No Norb. I meant the fresh air intake outide and by the windshield. It is a narrow rubber strip that fits along a groove on the top center rear of the engine compartment so that engine gases do not...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-30-2004, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,223
Posted By pkzip
Unhappy The one rubber part no one seems to have or make...

The one rubber part no one seems to have or make after market is the air intake rubber seal in the engine compartment under the hood.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-13-2004, 12:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By pkzip
Ditto. Very pleased and very nice to deal with. ...

Ditto. Very pleased and very nice to deal with. I f you don't like to deal with the sometimes high-bidding on eBay, you may be able to buy direct from them.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-31-2004, 01:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,139
Posted By pkzip
Try Enrique at Mister MB in Tarzana (Los...

Try Enrique at Mister MB in Tarzana (Los Angeles). Check the forum on this site for reviews on his service. I just started going to him myself and have been very pleased. Good luck!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-21-2004, 12:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,580
Posted By pkzip
fyi - on ebay ...

fyi - on ebay

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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-20-2004, 03:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,580
Posted By pkzip
Wiring Harness source

I remember stubling onto a site some time ago while surfing on the net that sells new MB harnesses. I can't rtember who but a google search may turn something up. My guess is that they cost more...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-18-2004, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,634
Posted By pkzip
Trickle Battery Tender Safety?

I am reorganizing my garage and my MB restoration. The car stays in storage most of the time and, as a result, the battery dies often from lack of use. After replacing the battery several times...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-07-2003, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,380
Posted By pkzip
Vacume type. Thanks, pk

Vacume type.

Thanks, pk
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-04-2003, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,380
Posted By pkzip
NEED: 111 front seat close up pic

Finally getting the right seat screws to get the seats back into shape from Randy at epsparts.com. Now I just need help reassembling the seat release mechanism on the right side of the driver side...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-30-2003, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By pkzip
Under the category of how a solution to one...

Under the category of how a solution to one problem begats another I filled the engine cylinders with oil to free the piston rings. That is, I put an amount equal to one quart of oil across all six...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-21-2003, 03:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By pkzip
Is there any way for me to tell if the gas is...

Is there any way for me to tell if the gas is stale? I siphoned some out of the tank - it has a honey golden color and no particulates (at least not from where I took it from the tank).
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-18-2003, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By pkzip
Talking For the record, the car is ONLY 33 years old!

For the record, the car is ONLY 33 years old!
Forum: California / SouthWest - US (AZ/NV) 07-12-2003, 11:32 PM
Replies: 684
Sticky: California
Views: 214,601
Posted By pkzip
LA-based Body/Paint Shop for Old MB's

Looking for a los angeles-based paint and body shop that knows how to care for older MB's.

Any ideas?

Thanks.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-12-2003, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By pkzip
Unhappy Restarting mothballed 111

Well, after over 15 months of inadvertant "storage," I'm finally ready to drive my car again. 15 months ago, I drained the radiator so that I could remove the heater box and cores so that they could...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-06-2003, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,455
Posted By pkzip
I recall that World Upholstery had fabricated...

I recall that World Upholstery had fabricated them and has them for sale for some models. I do not have the link but they are one of the main suppliers of MB reupholstery/restoration so they should...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-14-2003, 01:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,321
Posted By pkzip
Don't mess with it yourself. I have heard too...

Don't mess with it yourself. I have heard too many horror stories about refinishing it yourself. To be sure, Heritage will cost you but from what I've heard it is worth it (I'm saving my pennies for...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-16-2003, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 972
Posted By pkzip
Talking lol! you know what I meant. For clarity's sake, I...

lol! you know what I meant. For clarity's sake, I plan on pulling the ingnition coil and turning the engine over a few times without actually starting the car - and no, I won't actually be physically...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-16-2003, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 972
Posted By pkzip
How do I turn my 130 engine over by hand? I think...

How do I turn my 130 engine over by hand? I think I can probably do that without causing a problem for me later just need to know how. Wouldn't starting the car with no spark do the same thing?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-16-2003, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 972
Posted By pkzip
Restarting car after a year

This week (it was supposed to be this weekend but it rained here in LA) I plan on restarting my MB after a year of being shut down while I rehabbed the heating system and ................
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-25-2003, 11:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,226
Posted By pkzip
Need new windshield washer resevoir

Gregg-

Great engine compartment! Where did you get the brand spankin new windshield washer resevoir? I have been looking for one but been told they are NLA now. Any ideas?

Thanks,

P Kaufman
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-17-2003, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By pkzip
Aaron - by the way, am I right about the outlets...

Aaron - by the way, am I right about the outlets from the engine to the heater? I seem to remember there being 3. One on the forward right (passenger) side; one on the rear driver's side and the last...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-17-2003, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By pkzip
Thanks Aaron. I will follow your suggestion...

Thanks Aaron. I will follow your suggestion except for leaving the heater at full blast as there will be no heater (at least the first time) to leave at full blast. Instead the heater hose bypass...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-16-2003, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By pkzip
130 Engine Heater/Radiator issues

I pulled the heater box out of the car months ago and plan on refilling the radiator sometime in the next few weeks. In lieu of the heater (which I plan on NOT installing until after I have the wood...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-22-2003, 02:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 914
Posted By pkzip
Engine Part/Heater Box Paint Prep

I am in the process of preparing the air cleaner, heater pipe (in the engine bay) and the heater box for repainting. I plan on doing the following: steel wool "sanding" with coarse grade, then steel...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-13-2003, 12:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,721
Posted By pkzip
One other thing

I forgot - one other thing. Replace the one or two O-rings in each valve body. They are still available from MB - they are overpriced for an O-ring but still cheap.

Peter Kaufman
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-13-2003, 12:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,721
Posted By pkzip
Possible Heater Valve Removal Solution

Not sure if this would be applicable to your car - you have such a long list!! But on my '70 280se (111) I had Randy Durrance's guidance - the vet's list archive at www.mbz.org to work with. He...
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