This group provides a forum for owners and operators of diesel powered motorhomes and 5th wheel tractors to discuss mechanical issues, regulatory issues (US, Canada), ownership, insurance, campground accommodations, trip reports/suggestions, and other topics relevant to large RVs and the people who drive them.
| it looks to me like it may have had detroit iron under the hood and still has a detroit tranny, or at least shift linkage. I can't get over how it has no rust. --- On Wed, 9/12/12, Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:
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You guys are supposed to pile in all the neighbors, go for a drive, have a picnic or something, but don't forget to look at the right moment. It's such a big deal here, in the sticks(or the bush if you live up north), usually a party that lasts a week.Max
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
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> Mary will hit 200,000 in a week or two also, actually her body will. Her engine is around 210,000.
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> brian from laverne, ca
> Mary (195K)Â Martha (280K)
> 1983 w123 300d's
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> From: Lost but making good time. <aldridgetony97@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 7:12 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 200,000 miles on the clock.
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> Jumped in the car to go to the whiskey dispensary, and noticed the odometer was at 199,999, bought a lottery ticket promising the car that I would get every little thing fixed if the ticket was a good one. Turning back into the driveway at home it hit 200,001, never had a car that I likes so much with that many miles on it.
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| My first thought was a Lexus V8.. bk --- On Wed, 9/12/12, Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:
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This W-114 Coupe is a dandy one to re power with whatever old drivetrain you have lying around.... I picture it with an OM617 Turbo Diesel slushbox . It's cheap too ! no SMOG testing ever . -Nate |
