SoCal meet, anyone? January 10, 2009 - Page 7 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

TylerH860 · #91 01-04-2009, 02:16 AM

I'm picturing a bunch of cars out of JGS Mercedes website, then mine...

It should be a humbling experience, since I'm used to being the big fish in a little pond.

MBeige · #92 01-04-2009, 02:28 AM

^...who traveled that far to meet the fish on the other side of the pond. We won't be snobs. Promise

Chadahar · #93 01-04-2009, 12:05 PM

You are right there are a lot of really nice cars out here, but few are Museum Quality.
MBeige's is an exception. Lots of really nice DD's. But we are humble. My car is far from Museum Quality and not a DD, but not pristine either. It probably will never be called Pristine. I don't care I love it anyway.

sd300td · #94 01-04-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadahar

You are right there are a lot of really nice cars out here, but few are Museum Quality.
MBeige's is an exception. Lots of really nice DD's. But we are humble. My car is far from Museum Quality and not a DD, but not pristine either. It probably will never be called Pristine. I don't care I love it anyway.

Mine could probably be museum quality after a $20,000-$30,000 restoration? But then I'd be broke and not able to drive the thing. No thanks.

MBeige · #95 01-04-2009, 04:54 PM

We have a w123 gasser

1977 240D (Jon)
1979 300SD (Mark)
1979 300CD (gi1ant)
1980 280CE (pidgy999)
1980 300d (Piston Dude)
1980 300CD (Nate/vwnate1)
1981 300SD (viper...)
1982 240D (Paolo)
1982 300td (Patrick/Benzoid123)
1982 300td (Matt/sd300td)
1982 300D (pinto_chris)
1982 300D (obaja)
1983 240D (ChuangTzu)
1983 300D (Patrick)
1983 300D (Zack)
1983 300D (Piston Dude)
1983 300D (Dennis/imdji)
1983 300D (Richard/DeliveryValve)
1984 300CD (Gary)
1984 300TD (RJ)
1984 Euro 500SEC (Charlie AKA Chadahar)
1985 300D (theo3000)
1985 300D (JordaanDMC-12)
1985 300td (Josh/twentyfivemike)
1985 300d (Tyler/TylerH860)
1988 300TE (Justin)
1988 300TE (Asgeir)
1990 350 SDL (Dieselchatter)
1991 560SEC (Jim)
1991 420SEL (srsomasundaram)
1991 560SEC (Mclare)
1995 E320 estate (Obet)
1995 E320 estate (Eric/Peyton300TD)
1995 E420 (Nate)
1995 E300D (Steve)

dieselchatter · #96 01-04-2009, 08:13 PM

How about a current update of time, place and agenda.
DATE: Jan 10, 2009 Rain or Shine
TIME: I saw 6 to 7 and 8 to 9. Just confirm one or the other. I sure don't want to be late. Even worse I don't want to be early. They have a Security guard named George I think.
LOCATION: I know it's the Mercedes Classic Center in Irvine. I remember it is north of the San Diego Freeway, I-405 but hit me with an address if you can. I'm not too Tech so I will pop the address in Map Quest and Google Earth just to see who is in the parking lot.
AGENDA: Will we meet and greet for an hour or two to allow for late comers, war stories and out right lies? I have two new ones Jim and Charlie haven't heard.
PROPOSED ROUTE: to La Canada Flintridge and the Angeles Crest Cal Route 2. ( Something like I-405 to I-605 to I-210, Or any other proposed route where I can be out run by all the speedy diesels and gassers?
Will there be a finial destination or intermediate stop? Red Box Ranger Station, some ones special parking lot, overlook, restaurant or the like.

Here is a crazy question. Should I pack a lunch? I did one of these one time and the lead guy was so intense he didn't stop driving until about three in the afternoon. By that time we were down by about half the cars and I was a bit hungry.

I'm getting a little excited. I might go out and sit in the car and pretend I can keep up with the croud.

Buzz

ROLLGUY · #97 01-04-2009, 08:16 PM

I am not a member of benzworld, but would like to be at the GTG. Please add me to the list 1980 300SD Rich. I see my brother 1983 300D imdji is allready on the list..

dieselchatter · #98 01-04-2009, 08:47 PM

Mercedes Classic Center
9 Whatney
Irvine, California

Off the I-5 at Bake Parkway

RollGuy: Bring that W-116 It will be the only one and round out the fleet.
Sure like those big thick doors.

Buzz

Chadahar · #99 01-04-2009, 08:52 PM

We have a w123 gasser

1977 240D (Jon)
1979 300SD (Mark)
1979 300CD (gi1ant)
1980 280CE (pidgy999)
1980 300d (Piston Dude)
1980 300CD (Nate/vwnate1)
1980 300SD (Rollguy)
1981 300SD (viper...)
1982 240D (Paolo)
1982 300td (Patrick/Benzoid123)
1982 300td (Matt/sd300td)
1982 300D (pinto_chris)
1982 300D (obaja)
1983 240D (ChuangTzu)
1983 300D (Patrick)
1983 300D (Zack)
1983 300D (Piston Dude)
1983 300D (Dennis/imdji)
1983 300D (Richard/DeliveryValve)
1984 300CD (Gary)
1984 300TD (RJ)
1984 Euro 500SEC (Charlie AKA Chadahar)
1985 300D (theo3000)
1985 300D (JordaanDMC-12)
1985 300td (Josh/twentyfivemike)
1985 300d (Tyler/TylerH860)
1988 300TE (Justin)
1988 300TE (Asgeir)
1990 350 SDL (Dieselchatter)
1991 560SEC (Jim)
1991 420SEL (srsomasundaram)
1991 560SEC (Mclare)
1995 E320 estate (Obet)
1995 E320 estate (Eric/Peyton300TD)
1995 E420 (Nate)
1995 E300D (Steve)

There you go Rich!!

Buzz,
Maybe I should drive the black 560 SEc, that one I can do 55 MPH and get good mileage...and not run off from you. The Euro 500SEC.....ain't gonna do it.

dieselchatter · #**100** 01-04-2009, 08:58 PM

Charlie,

Are you coming down the morning of the 10th or will you be staying in the Anaheim Area?

Though I might hook up with you guys if you were in the area on the evening of the ninth/

Buzz

dieselchatter · #**101** 01-04-2009, 09:05 PM

Charlie,

You were one of the speedy guys I was worried about.

Chadahar · #**102** 01-04-2009, 09:08 PM

Jim and I are going to be there Friday afternoon. Jim maybe, before me. At least I will. I'll be staying at the Hotel Menage and I think Jim will be as well. if you book there, ask for the online rate (Expedia = $89.00 a night.)

http://www.hotelmenage.com/contact.html
http://www.hotelmenage.com/contact.html

Hotel Menage
Contact
Phone:
888-462-7275
Email:
reservations@casaresortsinc.com
stay@casaresortsinc.com
Address:
1221 South Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim,
CA 92805

Chadahar · #**103** 01-04-2009, 09:14 PM

If we do Angeles Crest, no one will run off from you. Now the 605 may be another story, but I'll try to lag behind as I know the route at least to the Pick nick area at at Angeles Forest Hwy and Angeles Crest Hwy. Drive those routes often, I have never been on east of Angeles Forest Hwy on ACH. There seems to be a slew of diesels on this GTG, so i think either way you'll be in good company.

dieselchatter · #**104** 01-04-2009, 11:44 PM

Charlie,

Drive whichever car you wish. I'll keep up. I'm going to change the air in my tires later this week.

I sent a e-message to Jim and am waiting for his reply.

Do you think you will be available for dinner on the 9th? I know sometimes Jim has several appointments when he comes south.

Checked that hotel and the restaurant looks interesting. Checked the rates and was offered $93.00. Not too bad with only a week out.

Buzz

MBeige · #**105** 01-04-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadahar

If we do Angeles Crest, no one will run off from you. Now the 605 may be another story, but I'll try to lag behind as I know the route at least to the Pick nick area at at Angeles Forest Hwy and Angeles Crest Hwy. Drive those routes often, I have never been on east of Angeles Forest Hwy on ACH. There seems to be a slew of diesels on this GTG, so i think either way you'll be in good company.

Charlie, what's the best route from the Classic Center to Angeles Crest? That way in case people get lost or join our caravan from their respective locations they know where to find us.