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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-26-2008, 07:18 PM
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Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
Talking Insurance confirmed. Arriving Portland Sunday.

Insurance confirmed. Arriving Portland Sunday.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-24-2008, 10:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
Sulking in Dublin

Just letting you all know, I'm still sitting in Dublin sulking. Still no confirmation on insurance, although I'm told it's coming. Luckily I didn't book flights or I'd be sulking in Portland instead....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-15-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,684
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
My ten cents. I live for torque. I've had two...

My ten cents. I live for torque. I've had two 6.9s and multiple 300D's, concluding with a '97 E300Turbodiesel (Euro). Two different worlds. The later CDI diesels are probably superior to a 6.9 in...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-13-2008, 06:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
I have to work everything out over the next day...

I have to work everything out over the next day or two. Trying to do 3800 miles in about 7 days. Hoping to fly out of Orlando on the 28th/29th. That leaves me about 5 seconds free. But I'd love to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-13-2008, 02:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
Looks like AIG will do it. Hope to wrap it up...

Looks like AIG will do it. Hope to wrap it up tomorrow. If this comes together I'll probably ship out of Miami. Portland to Miami via San Francisco 3800 miles. Should be fun. And it has to happen...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-13-2008, 06:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,684
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
Here's one in action on youtube: ...

Here's one in action on youtube:
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=S4ZxN8MXjGU

Biggest problems are transmission and hydro-pneumatic suspension. Everything else is straightforward.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-13-2008, 06:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,684
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
In it's day (1975-1979) it was the fastest sedan...

In it's day (1975-1979) it was the fastest sedan in the world. Rock stars and racing drivers bought them. The body is the W116 S-Class which came out in 1973. The engine is the M100, previously...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-12-2008, 04:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
Thanks. Sent them a mail. Still no joy elsewhere.

Thanks. Sent them a mail. Still no joy elsewhere.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-09-2008, 06:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
I was only avoiding the northern states to avoid...

I was only avoiding the northern states to avoid current nasty weather. Have visited NYC and Chicago a number of times before. Even made it to the first Indianapolis Grand Prix in 2000, drove down...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-07-2008, 04:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
If you can insure a satellite that never makes it...

If you can insure a satellite that never makes it into orbit, you can insure this trip. From Monday I'll start on Lloyds of London. My window of opportunity is closing fast. I may make that meet in...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-07-2008, 11:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
Love the tips, particularly the Grand Canyon one....

Love the tips, particularly the Grand Canyon one. But I'm hitting a brick wall on insurance. Hagarty can't do it, AIU/AIG can't do it. Going to try Geico and State Farm. Anyone OWN an insurance...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-07-2008, 08:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
I know about the M-100 club. I would have joined...

I know about the M-100 club. I would have joined years ago, but there is no online option (?). This will be my second 600, and I've also had two 6.9's. No 6.3 yet, but I did have a W108 280S which...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-06-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
I can't figure how they would get a car this size...

I can't figure how they would get a car this size into and out of a container without damage, and that's before lifting on and off. I'm told by friends in the shipping business that...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-06-2008, 04:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
Hey.These are exactly the type of tips I need....

Hey.These are exactly the type of tips I need. Many thanks. No real interest in LA over even LV. Just looking for nice weather.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-06-2008, 03:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
And I must get my international licence. About...

And I must get my international licence. About $50 of paperwork. And Jacksonville is on the radar as a loadport. Many thanks for the tips.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-06-2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
I'm now waiting on a quote from Savannah to...

I'm now waiting on a quote from Savannah to Southampton roll-on-roll-off, no other movements. Have a quote from Schumacher Cargo, Miami to Thamesport (London) at US$1500 plus US$1500 all-risks...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-06-2008, 08:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
Thanks for that. All the info I need there....

Thanks for that. All the info I need there. Biggest stumbling block now is Insurance to drive the car. Anyone have a helpful broker?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-06-2008, 04:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,857
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
W100 600 Roadtrip, Portland to Tampa.

I have just bought a 1966 600 in Portland, Oregon. I want to drive it to Tampa, Florida and ship it from there to Europe. Can anyone help with the exact dimensions and weight for shipping. Also I...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 09-10-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,008
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
Help me out pls. I've seen cars advertised with...

Help me out pls. I've seen cars advertised with 469,476,496 bhp. All more than enough. But does the USA version sound like a Spitfire?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-03-2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 588
Views: 157,456
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
When I say top gear, I mean when it upshifts from...

When I say top gear, I mean when it upshifts from 4th at about 110mph (? not sure, 4 years ago), hard on the limit switch all the way, then it just goes wild. Scary stuff. BTW, I've no original...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-03-2007, 03:19 PM
Replies: 588
Views: 157,456
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
6.9 into W111

Hello John. I just stumbled across this post today. Amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience. I've had an SL600. When you get to drive it, the sweet spot is 3500-4500rpm in top gear. Keep the...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 09-03-2007, 04:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,000
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
I had a '99 ML320. Bought it with 49k on it. Had...

I had a '99 ML320. Bought it with 49k on it. Had to replace the window switches in the first week. The sunroof deflector failed also, never repaired. Pulled up to five tonnes with it, I know I...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 09-02-2007, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,008
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
G55K Any difference between USA/Euro engine?

Does anyone know if there is any significant difference between the USA-spec and Euro-spec engine/bhp/exhaust-muffler sound? I am thinking of buying an 05-07 G55 Kompressor. They seem to be much more...
Forum: Tech Help 08-05-2005, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,709
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
Cheers to CARSON356. Found the control valve(?)...

Cheers to CARSON356. Found the control valve(?) to the left side of the radiator, tapped it a few times with a light hammer, suddenly there was a loud shrill noise from somewhere nearer the rear...
Forum: Tech Help 07-31-2005, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,709
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
Apologies. Correct address is www.m-100.cc Let...

Apologies. Correct address is www.m-100.cc
Let me know what you think. For now we'll just tap everything we can see with a light hammer and see what happens.
Forum: Tech Help 07-28-2005, 02:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,709
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
Full explanation and diagrams at www.m100.cc It...

Full explanation and diagrams at www.m100.cc It is a combination of hydraulic oil (hydro-) and compressed air (-pneumatic). Ok?

Regards.
Forum: Tech Help 07-28-2005, 01:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,709
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
I think it's called "hydropneumatic" which is a...

I think it's called "hydropneumatic" which is a combination of oil and air. Anyway, it's still on the ground. Please help.
Forum: Tech Help 07-27-2005, 03:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,709
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
Sorry. on the lift it was at the first stop out...

Sorry. on the lift it was at the first stop out (locked) as opposed to second stop out (raise). That's how it's been for 8 months. Now we've pushed it back in to normal/self-leveling engine running...
Forum: Tech Help 07-27-2005, 02:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,709
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
W116 450SEL 6.9 Air Suspension HELP!

My 6.9 has been on a lft for 8 months waiting for a recon gearbox. Suspension was locked in position 1.The gearbox went in last week but now that the car is back on the ground the suspension will not...
Forum: Tech Help 04-06-2005, 06:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 804
Posted By Eddie Gilmartin
450SEL 6.9 Suspension

I am now the proud owner of two 6.9's. I shredded the gearbox in the first one and had to buy a second as a donor. My first one has been on a lift for about 14 weeks. Now I need to get the second one...
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