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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-03-2005, 12:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,314
Posted By norbtx
Nice Dave, that's an awesome job. I can't believe...

Nice Dave, that's an awesome job. I can't believe you did it so quickly, seems like you just bought it!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-03-2005, 12:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,694
Posted By norbtx
Yup that's the one I posted about a few weeks...

Yup that's the one I posted about a few weeks ago. Looks really good, but not concours at all. Don't get me wrong, its a nice restore, but still shows its age. I've been to a couple of concoures were...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-02-2005, 06:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,694
Posted By norbtx
That's tough. I don't think you can make it a...

That's tough. I don't think you can make it a dialy driver, an economical one that is. But as mentioned, I think behind the 300SL Gullwing/Roadster, the the W111 Coupe is easily the most beautiful...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-23-2005, 08:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,557
Posted By norbtx
W111 For Sale...

I saw a 1964 W111 Coupe for sale in Houston. Beautifully restored, even the underside looks new. They want $35K for it. Its at EurocarWerk. Its a consigment sale.

I think its the one I saw last...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-17-2005, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,538
Posted By norbtx
Its the idle helper for when you put your car in...

Its the idle helper for when you put your car in gear. Raises the idle when the tranny engages.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-13-2005, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,476
Posted By norbtx
That looks unbelievable! Great job! I need to get...

That looks unbelievable! Great job! I need to get that kind of stuff done to my car. The interior is awesome. I don't care what people say about restoring a coupe, its worth every penny.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-08-2005, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,476
Posted By norbtx
Are they ready yet?

Are they ready yet?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-03-2005, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,476
Posted By norbtx
Where are the pics! I'm as excited as you are.

Where are the pics! I'm as excited as you are.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-17-2005, 01:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,239
Posted By norbtx
They are great looking cars though! The coupe is...

They are great looking cars though! The coupe is the poorman's cabriolet. The only thing that I've found keeping mine going, is that parts are hard to get or are really expensive, because they price...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-17-2005, 10:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,239
Posted By norbtx
Hey Oxy, what shop was that in Houston.

Hey Oxy, what shop was that in Houston.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-17-2005, 09:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,239
Posted By norbtx
What's that mean these cars are upside down.

What's that mean these cars are upside down.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-10-2005, 12:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,134
Posted By norbtx
Sounds like (pardon the pun) resonance, probably...

Sounds like (pardon the pun) resonance, probably somewhere in the exhaust. How did the muffler guys attach the muffler to the time valve pipes? Are they both stainless steel?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-29-2004, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,419
Posted By norbtx
How were you "holding him up", where you hogging...

How were you "holding him up", where you hogging up the left(passing) lane? If you see someone coming up behind you just move over, its a 3 lane highway. Infact, you should have been in the slow lane...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-30-2004, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,265
Posted By norbtx
I'm interested in the windshield and some other...

I'm interested in the windshield and some other misc parts.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-28-2004, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
Posted By norbtx
Another.... ...

Another....

http://www.aventuramotorsphotos.com/PICT1086.jpg
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-22-2004, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,382
Posted By norbtx
I think you can change out the spring pads.

I think you can change out the spring pads.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-21-2004, 05:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,451
Posted By norbtx
If you read the description, it was always meant...

If you read the description, it was always meant to be a collector car. Who takes the wheels off a new car to preserve them?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-21-2004, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 927
Posted By norbtx
Wheel bearings for the W111 coupe...

OK, I think I need mine replaces. At least the rears, is this a doityourselfer or do I get a mechanic to do it? Prices on fastlane aren't that bad, but will I need a special tool to take the old ones...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-19-2004, 01:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,451
Posted By norbtx
I don't know about you guys but that's a great...

I don't know about you guys but that's a great cometically perfect car. Which show cars should be. And there is a whole group of people who show cars and don't drive them. Why poopoo on that group?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-19-2004, 12:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,324
Posted By norbtx
I like replacing with new if possible so you...

I like replacing with new if possible so you won't have to worry about it for a while. Have you tried Timevalve? I should outlast the car.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-17-2004, 12:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,499
Posted By norbtx
I like Michelins on my cars myself. Good years...

I like Michelins on my cars myself. Good years are OK for the price.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-17-2004, 11:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,943
Posted By norbtx
I was thinking about getting these but I thought...

I was thinking about getting these but I thought it would look to funky on my 280. It must put a lot of light out though as my wife's Honda Odyssey use H4 bulbs and they are very bright.
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-16-2004, 12:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,943
Posted By norbtx
I'd love to put some Xenons on but I wonder if...

I'd love to put some Xenons on but I wonder if the old gal can take it.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-16-2004, 07:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,943
Posted By norbtx
I agree the sealed beams, even the newer halogen...

I agree the sealed beams, even the newer halogen version, sucks. At night I can barely see what's ahead of me. I'm thinking of reaiming the high beams so I can use them without glaring someone. Do...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-14-2004, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
Posted By norbtx
Another, but a Euro model... ...

Another, but a Euro model...

http://i9.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/ba/58/52_1.JPG
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-14-2004, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
Posted By norbtx
Can you just bend them? On mine they seem to...

Can you just bend them? On mine they seem to point down, should they point straight? Thanks. Here is another eBay W111 with the same problem...

http://i5.ebayimg.com/03/i/02/4c/58/19_3.JPG
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-13-2004, 06:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
Posted By norbtx
W111 Coupe running light question...

On my coupe, the orange lights in the front don't line up. Are they supposed to? I've seen lots of coupes on eBay and most don't line up. The driver side always seems lower, is this normal?
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-13-2004, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By norbtx
Thanks, so there is no official MB bracket? No...

Thanks, so there is no official MB bracket? No part number to order? I'll just leave it off for now, I don't put front plates on my other cars anyway.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-13-2004, 01:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,943
Posted By norbtx
That sucks. Where are you from? There is always...

That sucks. Where are you from? There is always eBay if you have access. And it depends on what a pretty penny is to you, you can buy new for around $300.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-10-2004, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By norbtx
How do you mount the front plate to the bumper?

Just tried to put the front plate on and the holes are to far apart from each other.
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