For some time now I have seen increasing numbers of members, particularly the mature members, gaining infractions. I got 1 or 2 & a couple of warnings earlier this year & there are many members following this trend.

What I am suggesting is a "Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club". A bit like the cheap wagon club.
The requirements would be:

1/ Over 50years old.

2/ Have had at least 1 infraction at some time in the past.

3/Own a diesel Mercedes.

I guess we could allow associate membership for those under 50 or if they have only had warnings.

I hope that Larry Bible & Skid Row Joe would join me in being founding members. There are several others over on OD who may qualify. Sorry if I have not mentioned any other potential members.

The thoughts of other members would be appreciated.

Thanks.

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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group

I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

what's there to be grumpy about? we drive MERCEDES DIESELS?

maybe I'll think differently about it when I'm 50

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

I could be finally be a founding member of something! Wait- I'm only 48- damn that makes me grumpy!!

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1984 300TD 1981 240D

Grumpy has nothing to do with owning a Mercedes Diesel. There was a series on the TV back a while ago called "Grumpy Old Men". I think it may typify the feelings of some members; not taking BS, no time for electronic gizmos, intolerance. Basically all those things that come with maturity.

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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group

I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

10fords,
I bet you lied about your age when you were younger & wanted to buy liquor. You are welcome to do the same now!!

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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group

I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

I've got 1 infraction that I think was unjustified. All I did was inquire why a member was being so insistent on espousing a narrow minded opinion. I surmised that he was not learned or perhaps incapable of assimilating new information.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

Hey now- I've already been branded as "Crotchety" by Jimmy L. Quit trying to horn in on my back yard or I'll send Lefty and Rocco over to inspect your thumbs.

Junkman & MTU, I take it you are in?

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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group

I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

are you creating a club? where's the link?

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

I will let the thread run for a couple of days first. I need to work out how to create a club. Time to do a little research.

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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group

I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

I'm in.

I got an infraction for reacting to a clever person who was always riling folks up by doing what I felt he had been doing but he complained to a mod and I never did so there you go. He is permanently banned now I think. I've cleaned up my act since then. I try to remain mellow at all times. It does not always work.

I also try mostly to avoid directly engaging any of the (few) folks here who routinely pi$$ me off.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I was banned twice before I turned 20! lol

I'm just glad it's not an infractable offense to post something dumb because you were tired. I used to not do that so much and lately I've had a little run of that going. I know we all get it, but still.

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~Michael S.~
Past cars:

1986 300SDL
1987 300SDL
1982 240D
1982 300SD


Current:

1987 300SDL

I am not near 50, but there are so many things that iritate the crap out of me.
Where are these 'infractions' listed?

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85 300D 3 pedal. Current project.
83 300TD (need rear wiper assembly dead or alive)
84 300SD Daily driver
85 300TD almost 400k miles and driven daily.
98 E300D *sold
86 300SDL *sold and made flawless 10 hour journey to new home.

The "Forum Rules" sticky explains it all.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=149919

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~Michael S.~
Past cars:

1986 300SDL
1987 300SDL
1982 240D
1982 300SD


Current:

1987 300SDL