Who would be up for a meet? Maybe in May?

I'm hoping to have my moms car done for the So-Cal meet in April. Then some time after that, in the next month, my mom will be coming from Louisiana to pick up her car. This means shes going to miss the big get together in Texas. So, why don't we meet have a meet here in Nor-Cal while she is here. Doesn't need to be a large deal, maybe just meet at a park, maybe get some lunch, or BBQ in the park. Does anyone have an idea for a location? I'd be willing to drive to the bay area if thats closer for the majority of people. I do know a hand full of local Sacramento people who have expressed interest in getting together.

Obviously not Memorial Day weekend. What date works for you? My mom has yet to nail down the dates of her trip, so we're flexible.

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My car's not finished yet, but I hope to have it done by then. I've also got summerschool and work but we'll see what can be done!

EDIT: Maybe if the W124 starts, I can make it wherever we go.

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1980 240D "Haley" - 266k mi | OM617.952 | 4-speed | Euro Propshaft | 2.88 Rear | Motor Out of Car
1994 E320 "Lauren" - 115k | As stock as they come
2010 Mazda Axela "Grace" - 32k | H&R Lowering Springs | K&N Air Filter

1981 RX7 - Sold and not really missed

Looking for a paint color suggestion for my 240D with Palimono MB-Tex interior!

Well, my issue is that I don't have a place to stay until after the 12th of June, I.I.R.C.. So thank you Nik for the invitation, but alas, doesn't look like it will work out...

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Current fleet:

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out.

1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.

I would love to have a Nor-Cal GTG. WE only have the weekend of the 17th and 31st available in May.

May 2nd we will be in Portland for the Grand Daughters BD, then back to Cali, cut off at Red Bluff to Susanville and pick up Hwy 395 to Carson City Nv, to see my 92 yr old Mom for a few days. Then back To Santa Cruz.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I'm available.

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

Charlie, when will you be back home?

Thank you!

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Current fleet:

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out.

1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.

Iam not sure. things could change between now and then.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I understand! It is my Aunt who sets the dates, and it changed last year!

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Current fleet:

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out.

1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.

Jeremy! Charlie! YES. I haven't seen you guys in years. I want both of you to see the mom car in real life!

The 17th could work.

When my mom comes to visit, I'm pretty much forcing her to go on vacation. She comes to CA yearly, but when she does she normally goes shopping with my sister, and cooks a family dinner at my house. She spends all her time in Sacramento. My stepdad is the one who started her yearly visits because they both like road trips. He from Texas, and doesn't know much of California, and sadly his trips out here hes seen Sacramento 3 times. So this time with the car available, I told them we needed to see some of California in the car before they go home. I plan on taking a week off work and we're going to drive down the coast in the Benz'. So I'm thinking we ether start our week long trip with a meet, or end it with one. All these plans are up in the air, just now as the car is coming together am I starting to make plans.

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17th of May? That then means I have to make two trips if I wanted to see you. Well as usual, I never seem to be able to meet with anyone owning another Mercedes; guess I am just frustrated... There is locals here in Phoenix, but refuse to meet.

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Current fleet:

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out.

1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.

Adriel, If you can't make it to the meet, my mom will be traveling through Phoenix on her way home to Louisiana, She is always down for a reason to get out of the car and grab some food.

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Awkward... (cue in "Mrs. Robinson")

I was more after you and other locals...

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Current fleet:

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out.

1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.

May 31st works better for us.
We'll be in the S.F. on the 17th visiting an old friend from out of town.
But, if it's down in the bay on the 17th we can make that one and bring our friend
She's from back East, so we can show her how to have a good time on the West Coast!

Jeff

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1984 300SD 300,000 miles--two tank WVO setup
2.88 diff & 500SEL anti-squat rear end

It's a cliche, but if it only were closer... .

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

C'mon, it could be cool . Nik's mom sounds really cool. Her name is Peggy. How can someone with the name "Peggy" not be cool?

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."