This is open to ALL MB's 25 years old or older. It is put on by the AACA Texas division. It will be on August 29-30 this year. It will be the 41st running. The cars just have to be currently tagged, inspected, and of course drivable. We meet in McKinney, TX. Make our way to Paris, TX, stopping in small towns for treats and eats. Spend the night in Paris, then finish up Sunday afternoon in Greenville, TX.

There is a $25 registration fee for non AACA TX members. Caveat is this, to join the Texas Region, you have to also join the national club. $35 anual dues for national, and $15 for Texas.

Please PM me by May 29 if you are interested in making the run this year. I need name and address so that the co-ordinator of this trip can send out the needed forms for you guys and gals to fill out.

I got chastised last year for not posting this.

Moderators, if this is in the wrong section, please move it.

It is a lot of fun, and you get to see all sorts of old cars. Last year a 1920 Packard led the way.

Thanks!

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70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Why don't you meet in McKinney Falls State Park ?
LOL

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=156207&highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

Packards are my favorite collectors. I will own one one day. bump.

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1986 300 SDL - rolling parts car and test bed.
1987 300 SDL - semi daily driver.
1977 U1000 Unimog
2007 Ram 2500 6.7l

Bugtussle is north east of McKinney, Tx. Where is that State Park?

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

What if I just happen to be driving that same route that day... do I still have to pay the $25? Sounds like fun.

I've been tossing around the idea of hosting another NTX gtg at the ranch.
Just a little too busy lately.

come on Dan, before the heat of the summer settles.

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Aquilae non capunt muscas! (Eagles don't hunt flies!)


1979 300SD Black/Black MBtex239000mi
1983 300TD euro-NA. White/Olive Cloth-MBtex 201000mi. Fleet car of the USA embassy in Morocco
1983 240D Labrador Blue/Blue MBtex 161000mi

OK, Lets pick a date between the too much rain and heat.

I have no idea about that one. There are some that do that, they drop out around Honey Grove. There is also a dinner/awards thing that non registerd folks would not be able to attend.

Jimmy was the one who said no invites were given. Invites are now given, but no PM's yet ... c'mom Jimmy! China needs to make this run!

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Bump!

I also got to meet Larry Bible on last years run...

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

I can't believe Ralphie hit me with the "rolleyes" smiley!!

My new job will require me to work all day that Saturday. Month end requirements. Bummer. China would have been up to the run, although the AC isn't exactly late-August worthy.
That's OK, I just wanted to be invited........
Man, that's certainly tough weather for a run of old cars!!

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Yeah, for LAbor Day weekend too....

Anyway, I have PDF versions onf the paperwork now if anybody wants them. Just PM me!

I finally got Jimmy back with the roll eyes!!! YEAH!!!!

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Ok, the Bug Tussle is this weekend. If anyone wantto go to McKinney, TX for the send off, get there about 8 am so that you can see the old cars. My MB with bad paint is one of them!

Or go to the Sports Complex in Geenville, TX on Sunday and arrive at 10-10:30 am to see the old cars.

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

I was fully expecting to be in Honey Grove at lunchtime, but I will most likely not make it. We just moved my Dad to a different Nursing Home and my Mom's sister died last night. The families plans are now pretty helter skelter. It's possible that I might make it, but I wouldn't bet any money on it.

Well, family comes first! I was looking foward to seeing you again! Maybe next year, Larry.

For everyone, Larry is on heck of a guy. I speak from personal experience!

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K