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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-10-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Well, Im getting ready to go pick my car up and...

Well, Im getting ready to go pick my car up and drive her for the first time in a year. Actually March 12 last year is when she broke down. I will report back later and let you know how she runs. ...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-03-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
He didnt mention it but It must have had the...

He didnt mention it but It must have had the stability and core metal. As he was able to take the transmission off and back on. Ill send pictures of the car when I get her home.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-03-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Good news everyone, My car is running very well...

Good news everyone, My car is running very well now. After a year my car is done. I have to wait 2 weeks to pay the rest of the labor and incidentals off. (my god It's such a tease knowing shes...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-01-2010, 11:48 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Well, The work has begun and I for sure needed...

Well, The work has begun and I for sure needed the new engine,
"One of your connecting rods punched a hole right through the side of the block....so yep, looks like you definitely needed my...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-01-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
What does everyone think about this beat? ...

What does everyone think about this beat?
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/1586514540.html
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-01-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
It's green

It's green
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-01-2010, 09:53 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
check out my profile, I have her up in there.

check out my profile, I have her up in there.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-27-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Can you explain how that would work Jeff? I...

Can you explain how that would work Jeff? I can't get a good perception of where that is located on the car by the pictures. Could sheet metal be used to bind that area together? He told me he...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-26-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Well, He say's he think it can be done. If it...

Well, He say's he think it can be done. If it doesn't work out I'm going to let her go and use the money I bought the engine and labor with and buy a Bronco, But I have faith that he will get it on...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-26-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
What do you think about the above pictures? He...

What do you think about the above pictures? He suggested I find a welder. I mean can anyone with experince with this chime in? I was thinking it couldn't cost to much to weld some structure back...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-26-2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Well, He has been a little backed up so it look's...

Well, He has been a little backed up so it look's like he will start on her next week. The cost of the engine was $600, and $1400 for the swap. I'm still going to say that I need the swap but...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-22-2010, 03:36 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Finally got her towed in today, work will begin...

Finally got her towed in today, work will begin later this week.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-18-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
No that infact is not true. He has 3 cars he has...

No that infact is not true. He has 3 cars he has to work on this week. Does AAA tow if your not broke down some where along the road? I thought they only did like emergency tows?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-17-2010, 11:09 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Man you really like to be a arm chair commando. ...

Man you really like to be a arm chair commando. I already called the shop they don't tow. The vehicle is in a yard on a built platform at my grandfather in laws. It make's it hard for a tow to get...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-17-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Well, due to the blizzard we got here I have...

Well, due to the blizzard we got here I have still been unable to tow the car to the shop. Does anyone know a cheap tow around here it's less then 10 miles away where it need's towed. The car is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-10-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
By any chance anyone got a hood ornament for me? ...

By any chance anyone got a hood ornament for me? Mine was stolen the second day I had the car.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-10-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Thanks I will keep you all updated was suppouse...

Thanks I will keep you all updated was suppouse to have my car towed in today, But we where hit with the worst snow I have seen in a while Should be going in Friday now and work begins next week.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-09-2010, 07:01 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
So heres the plan, I bought the engine yesterday...

So heres the plan, I bought the engine yesterday for 600$. The guy has a classic mercedes shop in west chester, He pulled the engine from a nice benz that was in a accident, what's awesome is it's a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-08-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Well, back to the start. My car is getting towed...

Well, back to the start. My car is getting towed to the shop this week I found a rebuilt engine that is an awesome shape for 600 dollars, The guy is going to take weekly payment's for the labor. ...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-06-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
I went looked at the 73 280, we tried to jump the...

I went looked at the 73 280, we tried to jump the battery to no luck. It just snowed 7 inches here and the car was covered. Rust hole in the trunk. Door panel rust, I think Ill go back and look on...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-06-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
I can fix those things myself, I was just asking...

I can fix those things myself, I was just asking for a quote on part's. If you have nothing productive to say then keep it to your self. I can keep a car maintained but engine swap is a little out...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-06-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Im looking at another 73 280 sel now. I'm going...

Im looking at another 73 280 sel now. I'm going to sell mine and get this one hopefully. My question is that it needs a new break line, a new battery and front left tire. (how much would these...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-05-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Considering selling my car to get this one ...

Considering selling my car to get this one
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/1570718032.html
Make me an offer and tell me what you think of this 300 D.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-03-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
I meant to take a look at it ill pay 700 up front...

I meant to take a look at it ill pay 700 up front to start getting it fixed. If Im gonna sell it the price will have to be worked out.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-03-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Does anyone wanna take it to there near-by shop...

Does anyone wanna take it to there near-by shop and have a go at this? I have 700 up front.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-02-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Well, I had a bunch of bill's and what not pop...

Well, I had a bunch of bill's and what not pop up and had to use my money else where. I'm now saving again and at $600 dollars, I don't know what to do anymore. I want the car fixed but never...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-08-2009, 11:21 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
I don't recall asking anyone to do it for free, I...

I don't recall asking anyone to do it for free, I said I have the funds to pay for it. I'm talking to a local mechanic now and they have a use I'm asking for help by paying someone who knows what...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-08-2009, 12:20 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Hey update: I'm 7 months clean and now have the...

Hey update: I'm 7 months clean and now have the funds to finally get this car fixed, If anyone is willing to help please contact me 513-889-8771, I have found a motor thanks to the above poster for...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-27-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Thorsen, thanks for the offer but I don't think...

Thorsen, thanks for the offer but I don't think there is any way for me to get it to chicago. Right now the best thing everyone could do for me is help me find a good used or rebuilt engine. I have...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-15-2009, 07:07 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,268
Posted By Nik_the_barber
Yeah I meant a M130, Im out on a 3 hour break...

Yeah I meant a M130, Im out on a 3 hour break at my wife's grandparent's. But I'm afraid that even when this is all said and done no one is really willing to help. What I would like is some one...
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