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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-03-2006, 08:02 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,013
Posted By morgantruce
You can pick up a case of bison oil at any...

You can pick up a case of bison oil at any tribal-run casino. Look for it in the gift shop near the Vitalis display.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2006, 11:53 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 18,163
Posted By morgantruce
A friend (who happend to own a GMC/Pontiac...

A friend (who happend to own a GMC/Pontiac dealership) once talked me into buying a Pontiac. All I can say is that anyone who is considering buying one of these cars (or probably any GM car) should...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 02-10-2006, 12:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,258
Posted By morgantruce
Thumbs up Touch-up paint supplier

I had good luck with nmbpaint.com (http://www.nmbpaint.com/default.htm). Low prices for 1 oz. bottles with brush in cap and 12 oz. spray cans. No web ordering, but they have a toll free number and/or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2005, 05:25 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,013
Posted By morgantruce
Smart college students do not need Image Flipper...

Smart college students do not need Image Flipper Film! They just put their college sticker in the rear window... and every time they look in the rear-view mirror, they can easily read the name of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2005, 07:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,611
Posted By morgantruce
There are really only two kinds of drivers: ...

There are really only two kinds of drivers:

(1) those with little or no first-hand knowldege of how terribly easy it is for a human body to be seriously injured.

(2) those who have seen mangled...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-01-2005, 07:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 574
Posted By morgantruce
Thumbs down Car jackers chop off fingertip of accountant

[World News] Kuala Lumpur, Mar 31 : In a shocking incident carjackers nipped off the fingertip of a man in the suburbs near here in order to make away with his luxury vehicle whose security system...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2005, 07:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,679
Posted By morgantruce
Let's face it: strapping yourself and your loved...

Let's face it: strapping yourself and your loved ones into a steel box and hurdling yourself along the highway at killer speeds (anything above 30 MPH) is just plain crazy!

Once you accept the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2005, 09:53 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 18,163
Posted By morgantruce
Cool A friend owned a Pontiac dealership.... so I felt...

A friend owned a Pontiac dealership.... so I felt slightly obligated to buy into a Pontaic one time----a serious departure for someone like me who has always purchased foreign cars.

I'll cut to...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-05-2005, 06:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 435
Posted By morgantruce
Smile Shade Tree Mechanics Prefer Oaks

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Shade Tree Mechanics Prefer Oaks (http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s5i7387)



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Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-23-2005, 06:10 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 17,044
Posted By morgantruce
Most Internationals had such rust issues, many of...

Most Internationals had such rust issues, many of the new ones leaving the dealer's lots had rust well underway before any mileage showed on the odometer! I've had three: all seemed in a big hurry...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-11-2005, 11:25 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,067
Posted By morgantruce
...because (in this hypothetical case) THEY are...

...because (in this hypothetical case) THEY are willing to gamble that there are enough people out there that want a NEW W123. If Mercedes is not willing to make that gamble, why should that mean...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2005, 08:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,067
Posted By morgantruce
Being "stranded" in a car you love has its...

Being "stranded" in a car you love has its merits. You know you're not going to leave a lovely 240D by the side of the road. Twice I've been "stranded" in lovely cars---both times I was "saved" by...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-09-2005, 05:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,067
Posted By morgantruce
I wrote the article...

I wrote the article (http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s8i7160) because I really enjoy owning a 240D, and would love to be able to buy a new one. The thought of having to purchase a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2005, 06:04 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 9,014
Posted By morgantruce
Ahhhhhh... New JERsey! I can smile about it now...

Ahhhhhh... New JERsey! I can smile about it now (after nearly 40 years...)

I saw the flashing red light behind me, and I KNEW it was the end of the line. It was to be my third speeding ticket......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2005, 05:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,067
Posted By morgantruce
Mercedes-Benz 240D Diesel Automobiles Going Back into Production !

Mercedes-Benz 240D Diesel Automobiles Going Back into Production ! (http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s8i7160) (Click for article...)



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Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2004, 01:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,129
Posted By morgantruce
"Garaged for Winter" is the correct answer! :) ...

"Garaged for Winter" is the correct answer! :)

Yes, we have to get to work, shop for food, and venture out into the snow for many other reasons. But, you cannot honestly say that you respect any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-04-2004, 07:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,327
Posted By morgantruce
I discovered a small hole in the rear muffler of...

I discovered a small hole in the rear muffler of my otherwise sound exhaust system. I took a length of 6" wide aluminum flashing---2" longer than the circumference of the muffler and wrapped it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2004, 09:48 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 18,163
Posted By morgantruce
Any vehicle: --that is stretched. --that...

Any vehicle:

--that is stretched.
--that has NASCAR pretentions.
--that has at least four exterior goo-gaws that can be traced to J.C. Whitney.
--with foam dice, graduation tassle, or baby...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2004, 06:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,791
Posted By morgantruce
Please excuse me... I haven't quite recovered...

Please excuse me... I haven't quite recovered from the thought of a Lucas refrigerator.

Can you imagine waking from emergency surgery and having the physician tell you, "You're going to be all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2004, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 774
Posted By morgantruce
Question What Does This Do?

In the trunk of my 240D---near the clip that secures the jack--- there is a round indentation, with a sharp point sticking up in the middle. What is it?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2004, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,880
Posted By morgantruce
Thanks for the suggestions. I checked out...

Thanks for the suggestions.

I checked out the track rod, bushing and bearing... seems OK.

Then I decided to hose everything off-- squirted a LOT of water at all the suspension parts.

The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2004, 09:43 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,013
Posted By morgantruce
I'm a little embarrassed to tell you guys this......

I'm a little embarrassed to tell you guys this... but, whenever my local parts place runs out of my favorite brand of muffler grease, I just use a little dab of KY Jelly. It changes an off-sounding...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2004, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,880
Posted By morgantruce
Question Help: Coil Spring Noise - W123, '77 240D

I'm hearing a loud C R R R R E E E E E A K when I press down on the front right fender. It's not a mere squeak. It's heavy-duty...and metal on metal rubbing. It's like a whole series of loud creaking...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2004, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,365
Posted By morgantruce
Jay Leno is remarkable in MANY ways. In...

Jay Leno is remarkable in MANY ways.

In addition to the "Tonight Show" he works a hundred nights a year doing stand-up comedy in clubs. That's hard work! He says that he always wants to keep his...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-02-2004, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 670
Posted By morgantruce
Larry, The original owner was an American...

Larry,
The original owner was an American fellow who picked up the car in Germany, drove it around Europe for a while, and then had it shipped home. I bought it from his grandson last fall.

The...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-02-2004, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 670
Posted By morgantruce
Need: Speedometer for 1977 240D 100MPH

Need VDO speedo for 1977 240D 100MPH version.
Odometer MUST work.


My speedo works, but the odometer is not turning. I tried fixing it, but failed. :mad:

Thanks!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2004, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,554
Posted By morgantruce
Fastlane...

Fastlane...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2004, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,554
Posted By morgantruce
240D Hazard/turn signal FLASHER Repaired

My turn signals quit working yesterday. When I applied the lever, the right or left signal lamp would come on, but not flash. I pressed the Hazard lamp button to the rear of the gear...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2004, 04:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 954
Posted By morgantruce
This "Medium Red" color is just the right shade...

This "Medium Red" color is just the right shade of red for people (like me) who have always hated red cars.

I live way out in the country---with several miles of dirt and gravel roads until I get...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2004, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 954
Posted By morgantruce
'77 240D picture

I took a Greyhound down to El Paso last fall, bought this car, and drove it home. I started cleaning it up this spring. The original paint looks... well, I just don't think they paint cars like that...
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