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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-22-2021, 10:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,942
Posted By kenny33012
We just returned from vacation, and disappointed...

We just returned from vacation, and disappointed nobody has shown any serious interest. She gets plenty of compliments and turns heads in the street, but no real interest. I find this sad.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-17-2021, 05:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,942
Posted By kenny33012
Greta is still for sale. We would like her to...

Greta is still for sale. We would like her to have a new home. Don't you think she deserves it?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-08-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,942
Posted By kenny33012
The original plastic one was warped and broken,...

The original plastic one was warped and broken, and we couldn't find a replacement. My better half made the part out of wood, and I finished it to match as best I could.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-07-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,942
Posted By kenny33012
For Sale: 1972 250C in Hollywood Florida Reasonable!

We have owned the car for almost nine years. She is showing 30,000 on the odometer, but we've figured she has 130,000 original miles from her documentation. She's currently having her power steering...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-25-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,942
Posted By kenny33012
72 W114 Coupe Looking for New Home

Lovingly cared for and maintained, 3 owners and originally a California car. This is a W114 coupe with the M130 engine and dual Zenith carburetors. . Transmission is a 4-speed automatic, with...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-15-2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,072
Posted By kenny33012
1972 mercedes 250C

Could you be more specific about the location of the body drain points? A picture would be even better. I have one of these and I suspect the left drain point is plugged, because I get water on the...
Forum: Tech Help 11-16-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 754
Posted By kenny33012
Question W114 AC Blower Motor

I realize that the A/C blower in the 114 is small. However, I can't believe that Mercedes would have designed an A/C blower that puts out minuscule volumes of air. With the external intake closed and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-29-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,034
Posted By kenny33012
Is that a dash cap I see there? My 72 250C has...

Is that a dash cap I see there? My 72 250C has one crack on top of the dash, right by the glove compartment (like most others I've seen).
Thanks!
Ken
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-19-2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,391
Posted By kenny33012
I was listening to God speak as well... Had lots...

I was listening to God speak as well... Had lots of fun at the concours. So yours is named Wolfgang? Mine is Greta. It's too bad she couldn't make it, but she's getting a beauty treatment...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-21-2014, 11:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 748
Posted By kenny33012
crane electronic ignition

should a car equipped with a crane electronic ignition still have the vacuum lines going to the distributor? My 72 250C came this way. It accelerates and cruises beautifully but tends to idle a bit...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-02-2014, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 843
Posted By kenny33012
w114 ac blowers

From my experience with my 72 250C, I assume the standard ac blower motor simply didn't move that much air. Has anyone retrofitted a W114 with a Spal blower? I'd be interested in hearing about your...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-25-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 33,704
Posted By kenny33012
Did you have to remove the headliner to do this?...

Did you have to remove the headliner to do this? I have a 72 250C exactly like yours and I'm planning to have it repainted. The shop tells me it will have to remove the headliner. I hate to do that...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-20-2014, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,191
Posted By kenny33012
Could you be a little clearer on this? I have a...

Could you be a little clearer on this? I have a 72 250C which tends to lope. I realize your car is a diesel, but perhaps they might have this feature in common. Are you referring to a component...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-10-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,331
Posted By kenny33012
These pads are for a W111, shich has slightly...

These pads are for a W111, shich has slightly different seats I just restuffed the front seats on my 72 250c. I used rubberized horsehair cut to shape with an electric carving knife the kind you use...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-23-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,408
Posted By kenny33012
Upholstery stuffing

Does anyone have actual measurements?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-23-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,408
Posted By kenny33012
Upholstery stuffing

Has anyone thought of sourcing seat pads from a source other than GAAH or World Upholstery? Specifically from a Volkswagen supplier? I was Looking at Wolfsburg West. They've got rubberized horsehair...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-22-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,616
Posted By kenny33012
replacement "frog"

MB Classics (http://www.mbclassics.de) has these for 140 Euro. Brand new, four-contact. Installed mine, works fine. Also replaced the little squirt thingies on the hood.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-20-2013, 02:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,309
Posted By kenny33012
Zenith Carb Issue

I'm having trouble with my '72 250C's carbs. The problem developed recently. She starts up fine but dies when you try putting her into gear. She also dies at stoplights. She's fine on the open road....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-17-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 880
Posted By kenny33012
Vent window seal

I managed to find a replacement for the driver's side vent window seal for my '72 250C. Now the question is, how do you get the old one out to replace it? Perhaps here I should mention that the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-17-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,375
Posted By kenny33012
Is there such a thing as a replacement...

Is there such a thing as a replacement gasket/seal for the vent windows on a 250C? The one on my driver side has deteriorated to the point where I don't dare take the car through a car wash.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-06-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,188
Posted By kenny33012
Thanks everyone for the input on how to remove...

Thanks everyone for the input on how to remove the old finish. Removing the glove compartment door was easy. The old finish on it was so flaky the that I could mostly pick it off. The stubborn bits...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-31-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,188
Posted By kenny33012
Wood Trim Refinishing

I just got my 72 250C back from the shop after some expensive transmission works. She shifts very smoothly now. After that expense, I'd like to tackle a project I can do myself.
That said, I'd like...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-22-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,599
Posted By kenny33012
Out of curiosity, how far do you think the M130...

Out of curiosity, how far do you think the M130 engine will go before it needs a rebuild? I have a 72 250C which I bought in September. The odometer says 21K, so I'm assuming 121K.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-28-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,919
Posted By kenny33012
How are you dealing with the irregular...

How are you dealing with the irregular shapes/bumps on the floor? In my car there are two heater ducts, and a weird "bump" on the passenger side floor. The original carpet padding had cutouts to deal...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-22-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,201
Posted By kenny33012
Thanks, but the W115's won't fit. However, I did...

Thanks, but the W115's won't fit. However, I did find a used one in decent shape at the right price. I'm keeping the old one and trying to patch it up, just to have a spare.
I've only had this car...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-21-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,919
Posted By kenny33012
Actually, there is a company in Germany,...

Actually, there is a company in Germany, polstermanufactur.de, which makes carpeting with the foams, snaps, etc all like the original. The pricing is good: 390 Euro for a complete set for my 250C....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-07-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,328
Posted By kenny33012
I was just looking at this site. It's only...

I was just looking at this site. It's only available in German, and Google's translation is not the greatest. If I understand correctly, the under-carpet pads are built in just like the original? (I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-28-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,201
Posted By kenny33012
250C Windshield washer reservoir

The windshield washer reservoir in my '72 250C has some pretty nasty cracks where the tank fits onto the bracket on the left fender. I've looked everywhere for a new (or used) reservoir, and I can't...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-14-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Posted By kenny33012
Window regulators?

Thanks for the info on the turn signals. It appears someone did get a little overzealous trying to fix a problem... I'll just get used to cancelling signals by hand for now.
On another note, I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-07-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Posted By kenny33012
another problem...turn signals

Here's another problem. The turn signals work, but they won't cancel automatically after completing a turn. I saw a thread on turn signals, but the pictures were gone.
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