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He will be missed here for his decades of knowledge but also for who he was.
Phil's funeral fund. EVERYONE PLEASE READ
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1985 300D 198K sold 1982 300D 202K 1989 300E 125K 1992 940T "If you dont have time to do it safely, you dont have time to do it" "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." |
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Phil
Its very sad coming into the office knowing I will not be able to have my daily phone huddle with him. Phil was one of the most caring and genuine people I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with.
Its great to see how many people Phil has touched over the years and that goes to show that Phil will never actually be gone because his memory lives through all of you. -Trinidad |
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This is sad news indeed. I had not met Phil in person, but the few times we spoke on the phone and via email, he was amazingly friendly and helpful. A real asset to the community, he will be missed. My condolences.
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Here's the kind of guy Phil was, and this was typical: I called up one time because I wasn't sure if I had the right part number for some W123 door checks. I gave him the number, and he looked it up; yeah, those would work, he said, but they cost $89. You could get these other ones for $27, and they'd work just as well. So I went with the lower price ones, which weren't yet on the web page, and they worked fine. Amazing guy.
Kurt
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- '79 240D - engine swap complete! Engine broken in! 28-31 mpg! Lovin' the ride! - '86 190D (W201-126) - 2.5 NA engine, 5 speed, cloth interior, manual climate controls, 33-34 mpg (sold to forum member). |
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Fill up for Phil
I donated the price of a full tank of diesel. If everyone on the forum did that it would add up to quite a bit.
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I've been distracted from the MBZ scene for a little while -- a 1941 Buick straight-8 has been the object of my recent mechanical efforts -- but on the way in to work this morning, my '76 w115 300D brake pedal started feeling intermittently mooshy. I thought, "It's time to check with Phil on a new master cylinder..."
My heart sank when I pulled up peachparts.com just now and saw the sad news. Phil genuinely made you feel like you were his only customer and he would carefully talk with you about which parts were the good ones at the best value. He didn't know me from Adam, but every time I called to get the scoop on a difficult part, I hung up smiling like I had just talked to a good friend. I will donate for his memorial after I sleep on this tonight. EDIT: I liked 300sdToronto's idea and did the same; that's a good place for us to start. Take care, you guys. I am so sorry. -Dan
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1976 w115 300D 4-speed conversion!! 1985 w123 300TD 4-speed conversion!! Non-Mercedes old stuff: 1941 Buick Special (Straight 8!) 1946 Luscombe 8a 1947 Willys CJ2a 1950 Chevrolet 4400 dump truck 1954 Chevrolet 3600 3/4 ton 1954 Cessna 195B 1955 John Deere model 40 1991 Ford Taurus SHO 2013 Jetta SportWagen TDI 6-speed (I sold out... Last edited by 54dan; 12-03-2012 at 11:10 PM. |
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We lost a Good Soul and Friend
My sincere condolences to family and friends. Phil always gave 120% to make sure the customer got the parts and service they needed.
I'm still in shock. He will be missed by everyone he touched. Len Novak
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Condolences. Sad moment.
Phil was an enjoyable person on the phone and made buying parts a very nice experience. I am certain he beamed such positive vibe with his family.
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My deepest condolences to the Reinhardt family.
I spoke with Phil, many, many times and he always made me feel like I was the only customer he had. He treated me just the same if I was looking for an obscure $2 bolt or a $400 heater core. I always got off the phone with Phil feeling happier than when I had called. His warmth was infectious.
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Wow I'm shocked. My condolences. Phil played a major part in the development of Samson, the M120 powered 560SL.
He will surly be missed.
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Phil was great to deal with . He sold me a boat load of parts for my 69 Coupe when I first bought it and has been helpful and a pleasure to deal with ever since. I feel very sad to hear of his passing. RIP Phil.....
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I am so sorry for this loss. Phil helped me several times and always in a patient, kind, and professional manner. He cannot be replaced. My prayers and condolences are with the family. May the peace only brought by God's love be upon you.
Jim T. Kentucky |
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i experienced the same treatment from Phil as the rest of the folks on this site. he always helped with my 300D, and then when i took the plunge and bought a 56 220s, i think Phil was more excited than i was. we would spend days picking apart parts diagrams and throwing around parts numbers and somehow he would keep it organized and always respond kindly. He would always tell me " i work for you, you know that and i want to make sure you get the best deal". he was awesome and always a pleasure to talk with, he will be missed by all in this community and my heart and prayers go out to his family and fiancee.
Please everyone make a contribution to help his family out in this time of grief, let them grief without the financial burdens that face them. Phil was a great guy and even though we never met he was truly a friend. Rest in Peace. Phil much love DA |
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