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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-24-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
Thanks for the tip! Got them flipped before...

Thanks for the tip!

Got them flipped before the bumper was on.
Should be picking up the car Tuesday or Wednesday.

I'm getting a tube of 3M emblem adhesive for the emblems on the trunk, told...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
Almost there......

Now it's all black again.....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
I already had a 94 E320 parts car that had a...

I already had a 94 E320 parts car that had a complete rear section, so the parts cost (trunk lid, taillights, bumper, etc.) had been amortized. Not sure of the final total yet, but I have a not to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-19-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
Almost ready for primer! Jim

Almost ready for primer!

Jim
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
I've dealt with this shop for over twenty years,...

I've dealt with this shop for over twenty years, originally with Cecil, the owner who is an old time lead sled customizer, and more recently with his daughter who is now running the shop. I always...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-12-2012, 06:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
As have I.;) I thought this car deserved a...

As have I.;)

I thought this car deserved a slightly higher level of care, and I'm glad the number came in where I needed it to be, since the previous repair work on this car is spectacularly bad....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
Picked up my parts car today, the shop had cut...

Picked up my parts car today, the shop had cut off the back 15" of the car...
Here's a few pics of the diesel after it was pulled out.

The car has had some poor repair work in the past, lots of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-01-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
Took a look at the E300 yesterday. They were...

Took a look at the E300 yesterday.

They were able to pull the RH quarter panel out, fender looks back to original contours.

Only problem is that this isn't the first hit on the car, and there...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
Finally found some time and loaded the E300...

Finally found some time and loaded the E300 diesel on the trailer and drove the Dodge-Cummins over to my body shop.
We agreed on a not to exceed number that I was comfortable with, and I unloaded...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
Good point. I've got the donor car, a 94...

Good point.

I've got the donor car, a 94 E320 sedan, for all the damaged parts.

Jim
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
For all the jokes about the alignment tree...... ...

For all the jokes about the alignment tree......

I've had a a bit of luck pulling damaged sheetmetal, but this application re the 95 300E has me wanting to do it "right".

I've seen enough...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
That was my first thought, take some chains and...

That was my first thought, take some chains and head over to the alignment tree....

Jim
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
I've owned W124 chassis for almost 20 years, and...

I've owned W124 chassis for almost 20 years, and have had 9 different cars. I'm pretty well versed on the W124 problems.

That said, this car has had the evap changed, and the front end and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
Jeremy, Thanks! Good positive...

Jeremy,

Thanks! Good positive reinforcement.

Here's my benz cat...Riley the mouser (white) is on the top cover.

Jim
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2012, 05:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
The shut line on the rear doors is uncompromised....

The shut line on the rear doors is uncompromised. Nice and even from top to bottom on both. No noticable misalignment on the subframes, drives nice and straight.

If I was into it when finished...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2012, 05:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
Just dented, damaged diesels. Some people are...

Just dented, damaged diesels.
Some people are suckers for stray cats, for me it’s old cars.
Jim
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
Now, that's impressive.... And this car...

Now, that's impressive....

And this car seems to have some scoot as well.

Jim
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,271
Posted By JimFreeh
Just picked up a smacked 95 E300 diesel

This car belonged to one of our local MBCA club officers. His wife was driving it and got rear ended. Pretty good smack.

He settled with the insurance company and kept the car. I bought it for...
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