Originally Posted by Shortsguy1

HA....HA....HA! Yes, I realize there is a bit of a irony to my original post. Thanks for pointing it out for all to see.

I know it is slightly impractical, but I like the quaintness of my old car. I like the humongous steering wheel and no power steering. I like the fact that it has only a driver's side mirror, so parallel parking is awkward. I like the fact that it has no headrests, because my 2 y.o. son can see better from the back seat out the front windshield. I like the fact that every trip in the car is a small adventure. And I like that my GPs are in series, so I know instantly when there is a problem (I recognize I am taking the glass half full approach here to series GPs). And as I said before, I like the salt shaker GP indicator. It is odd, relatively unique, and totally different than all modern cars. Which is why it is good.

On the other hand, I don't like when my car is out of service. Small adventure=good. Broken down for weeks=not good. So yes, if I am unable to get reliable loop GPs, of course I will consider upgrading to "modern" GPs. I have read the many threads which compare the two systems, so I feel relatively informed. So honestly, no convincing is necessary.

I do very much appreciate the humor.

And Charlie: I have not contacted Pelican directly simply because Roy and Wayne have previously stated that they have all of the Mercedes catalog posted on their website. Also, the shipping can be very high for special order parts. But clearly that is another option to pursue, so thanks for suggesting it.

If no-one out there recently bought Beru loop GPs, I think I will just go with Bosch and keep my fingers crossed (and drive slower/cooler). Here is another glass half full comment: I am getting good at changing GPs quickly! So maybe I just carry some spare Boschs and call it good. I have not been brave enough to try to start my car without operating GPs.