I'M BAAACK!........ in the CWC - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

TylerH860 · #1 03-13-2009, 12:38 PM

The windshield has a nice wallop on it, so I will replace it along with the seal when its paint time. The window seals on the rear doors are starting to crack; I'm not sure where I can get those.

I also will fix the passenger seat, probably using leathique's products.

I'm going to have to upgrade the stereo that's for sure.

It also needs a new blowby vent tube.

It looks like the air cleaner is new as well. Perhaps the bracket broke and the dealer replaced the entire thing?

The new grill may go on Ol' Turbo, since that's my nicest car, along with the new CCU.

TylerH860 · #2 03-13-2009, 01:34 PM

Went and checked on it a little while ago, and the car started right up.

Not a drop of anything on the ground either. Norm is the only other diesel I've had that didn't mark his territory.

As for my shopping habits, I look on craigslist almost daily and get leads. I look at plenty of dogs, like this one:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=246624

and this one: (though its borderline, I really liked it)

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=244722

This wagon was on craigslist, but I missed because the seller chose to abbreviate Mercedes into MERZ, so it didn't pop up when I would search "mercedes"

SwampYankee · #3 03-13-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerH860

Went and checked on it a little while ago, and the car started right up.

Not a drop of anything on the ground either. Norm is the only other diesel I've had that didn't mark his territory.

As for my shopping habits, I look on craigslist almost daily and get leads. I look at plenty of dogs, like this one:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=246624

and this one: (though its borderline, I really liked it)

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=244722

This wagon was on craigslist, but I missed because the seller chose to abbreviate Mercedes into MERZ, so it didn't pop up when I would search "mercedes"

Gotcha. Must be better pickings because I'm browsing CL and Bargain News on a daily basis, especially looking for misspelled and miscategorized listings. I'll have to add MERZ to my keywords.

sd300td · #4 03-13-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerH860

I'm going to have to upgrade the stereo that's for sure.

+1. Maybe a nice period correct Pioneer "pull-out" model like I have.

Or an original becker if you can find one...

Oh, what's that little red light on the passenger side, next to the center stack for?

pawoSD · #5 03-13-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sd300td

+1. Maybe a nice period correct Pioneer "pull-out" model like I have.

Or an original becker if you can find one...

Oh, what's that little red light on the passenger side, next to the center stack for?

Looks like an aftermarket alarm system indicator.

I have a few original working becker radios available if anyone wants to buy one from me.

TylerH860 · #6 03-13-2009, 02:59 PM

This one does not have the original becker, and the sound quality is poor.

I like the pioneers that I have in my cars, but it seems they are doing away with preset buttons.

I love the VDO ones as well.

Chad300tdt · #7 03-13-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerH860

This one does not have the original becker, and the sound quality is poor.

I like the pioneers that I have in my cars, but it seems they are doing away with preset buttons.

I love the VDO ones as well.

I'm installing this one in my CD tomorrow. I think it has a similar look to a McIntosh:

I saw this at Crutchfield too. It says it won't fit, but the dimensions look like it would work. It's $299 though and I didn't want to risk buying it and it not fitting. I think the worst case would be needing to fabricate your own faceplate.
Retrosound Model One B Classic car media receiver with black control face at Crutchfield.com

TylerH860 · #8 03-13-2009, 11:51 PM

I love the retrosounds, but can't justify spending that much money.