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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2010, 10:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,317
Posted By Darthgrader
Congratulations, Jeffrey, and welcome to the...

Congratulations, Jeffrey, and welcome to the diesel brigade!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,093
Posted By Darthgrader
Is that why I've seen a few hood pads with a...

Is that why I've seen a few hood pads with a little square-shaped section of shiny metal or foil pasted on? I have been wondering about that.

That's a modification equal to my skill set--cutting...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-11-2010, 01:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,743
Posted By Darthgrader
Absolutely stunning! A rolling work of art.

Absolutely stunning! A rolling work of art.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2010, 09:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,109
Posted By Darthgrader
As my students would say, "Word!" I've had a real...

As my students would say, "Word!" I've had a real eye-opening object lesson lately of how priceless my car is to me. My friends and family think I'm out of my mind.

There's a list of the CCCA's...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2010, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 958
Posted By Darthgrader
I bought my last 300D at Star European in Costa...

I bought my last 300D at Star European in Costa Mesa--where that car was sold in 2007. It's a stand-up place, but super expensive for repairs. The mechanic, Klaus, is from Germany and trained there...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,071
Posted By Darthgrader
Thanks so much you guys! My mechanic, Broadway...

Thanks so much you guys! My mechanic, Broadway German Auto Service in Long Beach, felt that I made an excellent choice, and his validation was a huge relief. I trust him.

He said the car was very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-07-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,071
Posted By Darthgrader
1982 300D: A New Hope

Well, after three months of obsessive searching, I finally got my new old replacement car: a China Blue 1982 300D, and she is a beauty. My old 300D, an 85, was totaled ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-02-2010, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,611
Posted By Darthgrader
Idiocracy, anyone? ...

Idiocracy, anyone?

http://images.roflposters.com/images/rofl/myspace/1208752054423.jpg.[roflposters.com].myspace.jpg...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-01-2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,231
Posted By Darthgrader
Vulgar, but not anywhere near as bad as this ...

Vulgar, but not anywhere near as bad as this (http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1698969151.html)internet legend. I think the guy has been trying to sell it for years.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-29-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,049
Posted By Darthgrader
You're welcome, Seabrighter. It's nice to be able...

You're welcome, Seabrighter. It's nice to be able to give some useful information since I still can't identify my engine parts.

I did a metric TON of research. Lots of people use Uship.com, which...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-28-2010, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,049
Posted By Darthgrader
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. . . My 300D...

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. . . My 300D was totaled nearly three months ago.

I am in California, too, and I could not find anything local--and I searched like an obsessive maniac for...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-27-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 44,760
Posted By Darthgrader
Congratulations, Daw. I think that's my favorite...

Congratulations, Daw. I think that's my favorite of your fleet! It's a beauty.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By Darthgrader
Thanks guys. I e-mailed Tom at the MB Classics...

Thanks guys. I e-mailed Tom at the MB Classics Center and he said it checks out! One step closer to my new old car!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-18-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,187
Posted By Darthgrader
Black interior and no dash cracks! Wish I could...

Black interior and no dash cracks! Wish I could tell a piston from a plug . . .
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By Darthgrader
Yes, DeliveryValve, I found that, too! A car with...

Yes, DeliveryValve, I found that, too! A car with this VIN was sold in Texas that year according to Carfax. The guy still has Texas inspection stickers on it in the photos.

Still, it makes me...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By Darthgrader
Yet another VIN question, with research

Well, I've found a 300D that interests me. Of course, it's not local. I am setting up the PPI stuff, but for now, I am very concerned about the VIN. I want to make sure everything is on the square...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,436
Posted By Darthgrader
You've got prayers in So. Cal., Anthony, for both...

You've got prayers in So. Cal., Anthony, for both you and your wife. I'm not particularly religious, but I figure that the man upstairs doesn't mind too much. I bug Him all the time.



That's...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-12-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,843
Posted By Darthgrader
Holy crap, Chad! I never would have guessed...

Holy crap, Chad! I never would have guessed something like that existed. Now that I look at the lettering on the plaque, though, it kind of looks like something you'd see on an 1980s American luxury...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-12-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,843
Posted By Darthgrader
What the heck is an anniversary edition W123?

I keep finding all kinds of odd things in my obsessive car search.

I've never heard of an "anniversary edition...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-11-2010, 01:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,429
Posted By Darthgrader
I cannot imagine attempting to prevent my husband...

I cannot imagine attempting to prevent my husband from driving a car he loves, or doing anything else he enjoys; as long as it doesn't harm him, me, or anyone else, it's not my damn business. He...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-11-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,429
Posted By Darthgrader
I had my 85 300D for seven years, until an...

I had my 85 300D for seven years, until an untimely crash. For over seven years, it never once left me stranded. It never didn't start, never broke down on the freeway. It was also inexpensive to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2010, 10:46 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,565
Posted By Darthgrader
Beautiful work! Even the wood looks fantastic. ...

Beautiful work! Even the wood looks fantastic.

I LOVE that sliding tambour door on the armrest! I have never seen that before.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-09-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,751
Posted By Darthgrader
I showed my husband this car last night, and he's...

I showed my husband this car last night, and he's insisting I call them. The man has lost his mind. I would be afraid to drive it--and we most certainly cannot afford it. (For the first time in nine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-08-2010, 11:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,807
Posted By Darthgrader
Yeah, I thought they were plastic as well. I just...

Yeah, I thought they were plastic as well. I just looked at an 82 300D that had them--they really stood out on the manila beige/creme yellow color. They were pretty chipped up though.

Kept nice...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-08-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,785
Posted By Darthgrader
I'm a stock kind of gal, but it sure would be fun...

I'm a stock kind of gal, but it sure would be fun to drive that W116 in L.A. County traffic. I'd be able to see around the SUVs for a change!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-04-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,958
Posted By Darthgrader
Nice work! I cannot abide droopy nets.

Nice work! I cannot abide droopy nets.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-03-2010, 01:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,976
Posted By Darthgrader
I am drooling over here. That is a rolling work...

I am drooling over here. That is a rolling work of art, truly. What are your plans for the interior?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-30-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,255
Posted By Darthgrader
Thanks, SkidRow Joe. I think it was fair, and I...

Thanks, SkidRow Joe. I think it was fair, and I would not have gotten there without help from these boards.

Would I have been able to sell my car for $7K right now in So. Cal. -- probably not. $6K...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-30-2010, 01:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,255
Posted By Darthgrader
That's mostly correct. I don't know if every...

That's mostly correct. I don't know if every comprehensive policy has such a clause, but I think most do.

The way it works is, if either party calls for appraisal, the other must participate. It...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-29-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,255
Posted By Darthgrader
Thought I'd tell you all how it came out. I...

Thought I'd tell you all how it came out.

I got $7350 for the car from my insurance company. The appraiser was really impressed with my car, at least from the passenger's side!

My insurance...
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