European Wishlist - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Delibes · #1 07-20-2013, 02:35 PM

Hello all,
As many of you know, I will start to travel back and forth from Europe to the States and viceversa. Are there any Euro goodies you would like from the Old Continent?

Stretch · #2 07-20-2013, 04:01 PM

Well if you want to fill the suitcase when you come back this way I like beef jerky!

(And if you need help collecting stuff at this end give me a shout)

Delibes · #3 07-21-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Stretch

Well if you want to fill the suitcase when you come back this way I like beef jerky!

(And if you need help collecting stuff at this end give me a shout)

I will get you some when I stop near Dallas! What flavor do you like?

Now, here are some potential things that people may like...

-Factory hitches.
-Rear wagon bumpers (Euro) and lights.
-5 speeds for OM617, OM603 and OM606.
-Manual W124 window regulators.

Add your suggestion!

strelnik · #4 07-21-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Delibes

I will get you some when I stop near Dallas! What flavor do you like?

Now, here are some potential things that people may like...

-Factory hitches.
-Rear wagon bumpers (Euro) and lights.
-5 speeds for OM617, OM603 and OM606.
-Manual W124 window regulators.

Add your suggestion!

How do you plan to ship this stuff back?

Right now I have a bunch of stuff in France that is sent to a fellow restorer, and I'll pick it up in two loads when I go over there.

Stretch · #5 07-21-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Delibes

I will get you some when I stop near Dallas! What flavor do you like?

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I'm not fussy - anything that's weird and wonderful is fine by me! Plain is good too. Don't get me more than three packets - we're talking real carry on stuff here (not the equivalent of a 5 speed gearbox)

Stretch · #6 07-21-2013, 07:39 AM

OM617 manual flywheels
Euro yellow indicator lenses
Lowering springs
German number plates
M pumps
Transmission / gear box cross members
Transmission / gear box shifter rods

{I must warm you however Miguel I get the feeling that there's a lot of dreaming going on - people like to think they'd get this that and the other... I'm not too sure you're going to get the sales that you think you will. Shipping I think is the problem - I've been in touch with a few people who have asked me to find this that or the other over the last few years and they've all been surprised how much UPS / the postman wants to transport their goods. I've sent things to people on a not for profit basis a few times now and even then the cost seems high to me}

Delibes · #7 07-21-2013, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by strelnik

How do you plan to ship this stuff back?

Right now I have a bunch of stuff in France that is sent to a fellow restorer, and I'll pick it up in two loads when I go over there.

Depends on the size of said things! It can fit in my luggage, or in the vehicles I ship. When we get serious, maybe in 20' containers.

Delibes · #8 07-21-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Stretch

{I must warm you however Miguel I get the feeling that there's a lot of dreaming going on - people like to think they'd get this that and the other... I'm not too sure you're going to get the sales that you think you will. Shipping I think is the problem - I've been in touch with a few people who have asked me to find this that or the other over the last few years and they've all been surprised how much UPS / the postman wants to transport their goods. I've sent things to people on a not for profit basis a few times now and even then the cost seems high to me}

Nothing that a 50% won't solve. Whoever is restoring a classic Mercedes, will pay for the correct part. I am certainly aware of the abundance of cheapskates here!

May I add one more item to the list: used HAZET TOOLS.

gatorblue92 · #9 07-21-2013, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Delibes

Nothing that a 50% won't solve. Whoever is restoring a classic Mercedes, will pay for the correct part. I am certainly aware of the abundance of cheapskates here!

May I add one more item to the list: used HAZET TOOLS.

Hazet tools, trunk triangles and W123 plastic dash trim are good items that should be in demand and easy to bring in a carry on.

DieselGuy53 · #10 07-21-2013, 09:03 AM

Bosch Euro headlights for the W123s and W126s please.

strelnik · #11 07-21-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Stretch

OM617 manual flywheels
Euro yellow indicator lenses
Lowering springs
German number plates
M pumps
Transmission / gear box cross members
Transmission / gear box shifter rods

}

I probably have 25 sets of German number plates, who needs some?

strelnik · #12 07-21-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Delibes

Depends on the size of said things! It can fit in my luggage, or in the vehicles I ship. When we get serious, maybe in 20' containers.

Call me when you get serious, I would like to bring back selected engines on crates. I just don't have enough stuff to fill one small container...yet. Specifically some RG engines- turbo diesels being placed in Maseratis.

I hope to be getting a Maserati for free soon, so this would be as cool as a 617 in a 107 roadster!

The other thing: I am happy to pay for my share of a container, but hitch-hikers"" who want two trannies and an shipped in my container and want me to pay for their freight will get a polite "Sorry.''

I believe in paying in proportion to what i get shipped. fair is fair

But there are always people who are trying to get over on everyone else.

daw_two · #13 07-21-2013, 10:08 PM

I'd like one Euro vacuum headlight adjustment and yes I'm a cheapskate.

Hogweed · #14 07-21-2013, 10:17 PM

used facom tools, if you happen to see any

Strife · #15 07-21-2013, 11:46 PM

Thinking about relatively small items...how about Euro cams for the W116/117, and due to the size of Euro headlights, how about Euro 107 side marker lenses and reflector bowls/parts (even if in need of refurbishing). Reflector triangles and their holders (important) would be nice.