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Old 04-05-2012, 02:59 PM
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Looks great! I remember when I installed Euro bumpers on my turbodiesel 300D.

Are the gauge needles original or painted?

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Old 04-05-2012, 07:27 PM
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I painted the needles. In some of the older pics you can see how faded they were
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1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

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1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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Old 04-05-2012, 09:53 PM
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Where did you find the D sticker with the MB star?
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Old 04-05-2012, 10:11 PM
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Its actually a magnet, I found it at my local dealer's parts counter down next to all the 200 dollar watches and 80 dollar fountain pens and other must haves haha It was like 6 bucks so i thought i'd grab one
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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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Old 04-06-2012, 08:11 AM
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Its actually a magnet, I found it at my local dealer's parts counter down next to all the 200 dollar watches and 80 dollar fountain pens and other must haves haha It was like 6 bucks so i thought i'd grab one
lol cant argue with that
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Old 04-06-2012, 08:26 AM
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Next time you go to get parts could you grab one for me?I'll send you the money for one.
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Old 04-06-2012, 08:33 AM
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Thanks! the tint was actually put on 2 owners ago, he is a Peachparts member, Hip001, i love the tint.

The tint is ,uh-hum, not so legal here in Fl but soooooo nice in this heat!
Looking great Stewart! I would of kept that car if I could of got to 30mpg. I love the 240d mileage and the 4-speed but missing the turbo power. You've done good work!!!! The bumpers look great too!
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Old 04-06-2012, 03:41 PM
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yeah i dont think the tint is legal, but i havent got caught yet haha

if i baby it all the time i bet it could get 30 mpg, im already at 27 just normal driving.

Yeah i'll grab you one Joe

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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