Re: [diesel_mercedes] (more) Withdrawal....

 

I end up changing glowplugs at 18 degrees
 
 
Tennessee Nate
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If my power windows don't work, I have taken the switches out and cleaned the gunk out. Dieselgiant has a pictorial "how to" - glow plug change out maybe if the sun is shining. Oil change if sun is shiny. Crap - there just is not much I want to do when it is cold out.

 
brian from laverne, caMary (195K)  Martha (280K)1983 w123 300d's
From: Caitlin Dean <tinymachine@gmail.com>
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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] (more) Withdrawal....
 
It's been brutally cold for these parts (about 1F today, with wind) and with no garage I've been feeling itchy about some much needed repairs.  I didn't do much all through the warm season as a frozen shoulder and some life changes (an in-town move, followed by an amicable break-up) gave me silly excuses when what I really needed was confidence.

I *finally* replaced my rear brake pads right before thanksgiving...it was delicious autumn but sunny warm weather...and I was geared up to dive in after holiday travel...only to return a week later to frigid temps and snow.

Betty needs an alignment BADLY and the shop that checked her out for that said "idler bushing and gear box" have too much play.  So my next step is hire to handle that (and praying all she needs is a good teutonic adjustment) so I can get the alignment and replace my truly bald tires.

All while waiting on a warmish day to replace the rear brake lines and flush the brake fluid (we could see the 40's in February...right? right?!?!?)

I suppose I could refurb my instrument cluster and tinker on small things inside... (lordy knows there's plenty to DO)

What projects do you all do in the coldy cold months? Like at a dining room table? ;)

Brrrrrrr,
Caitlin in Santa Fe
1983 300SD

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] (more) Withdrawal....

 

If my power windows don't work, I have taken the switches out and cleaned the gunk out. Dieselgiant has a pictorial "how to" - glow plug change out maybe if the sun is shining. Oil change if sun is shiny. Crap - there just is not much I want to do when it is cold out.

 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
From: Caitlin Dean <tinymachine@gmail.com>
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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] (more) Withdrawal....

 
It's been brutally cold for these parts (about 1F today, with wind) and with no garage I've been feeling itchy about some much needed repairs.  I didn't do much all through the warm season as a frozen shoulder and some life changes (an in-town move, followed by an amicable break-up) gave me silly excuses when what I really needed was confidence.

I *finally* replaced my rear brake pads right before thanksgiving...it was delicious autumn but sunny warm weather...and I was geared up to dive in after holiday travel...only to return a week later to frigid temps and snow.

Betty needs an alignment BADLY and the shop that checked her out for that said "idler bushing and gear box" have too much play.  So my next step is hire to handle that (and praying all she needs is a good teutonic adjustment) so I can get the alignment and replace my truly bald tires.

All while waiting on a warmish day to replace the rear brake lines and flush the brake fluid (we could see the 40's in February...right? right?!?!?)

I suppose I could refurb my instrument cluster and tinker on small things inside... (lordy knows there's plenty to DO)

What projects do you all do in the coldy cold months? Like at a dining room table? ;)

Brrrrrrr,
Caitlin in Santa Fe
1983 300SD


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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts

 

Take a battery powered sawsall to your nearest pickapart and cut a part.  Just make sure you can get enough to  overlap some on the body.

On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 9:33 AM, Boyd Wright <bgthegreat@verizon.net> wrote:
 

Classic Center did not show the rear quarter panel that I need.  Went to dealer and the part will cost $1,100.  Not sure I can get $1,000 for the car even with the rust fixed. 
Boyd

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Try the Classic Center - Tom Hanson, member of this group.

 
brian from laverne, caMary (195K)  Martha (280K)1983 w123 300d's
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Hay guys and gals, I have decided to have the rust repaired on my 85 300TD. I need a passinger's side rear quarter or wheel arch. I have found them on the internet, but they are out of stock or not being produced. There has to be someone that sells body parts for 300TDs out there. Can someone give me a lead?


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It's been brutally cold for these parts (about 1F today, with wind) and with no garage I've been feeling itchy about some much needed repairs.  I didn't do much all through the warm season as a frozen shoulder and some life changes (an in-town move, followed by an amicable break-up) gave me silly excuses when what I really needed was confidence.


I *finally* replaced my rear brake pads right before thanksgiving...it was delicious autumn but sunny warm weather...and I was geared up to dive in after holiday travel...only to return a week later to frigid temps and snow.

Betty needs an alignment BADLY and the shop that checked her out for that said "idler bushing and gear box" have too much play.  So my next step is hire to handle that (and praying all she needs is a good teutonic adjustment) so I can get the alignment and replace my truly bald tires.

All while waiting on a warmish day to replace the rear brake lines and flush the brake fluid (we could see the 40's in February...right? right?!?!?)

I suppose I could refurb my instrument cluster and tinker on small things inside... (lordy knows there's plenty to DO)

What projects do you all do in the coldy cold months? Like at a dining room table? ;)

Brrrrrrr,
Caitlin in Santa Fe
1983 300SD

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts

 

Florida might be worth looking at - seems to be a MB graveyard of sorts. I am on my way to Seattle today, but when I come back I'll scout some PAP's.  But - be aware that junkyard 1985 TD's are scarcer than hen's teeth.
 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
From: Boyd Wright <bgthegreat@verizon.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 6:33 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts

 
Classic Center did not show the rear quarter panel that I need.  Went to dealer and the part will cost $1,100.  Not sure I can get $1,000 for the car even with the rust fixed. 
Boyd

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Try the Classic Center - Tom Hanson, member of this group.

 
brian from laverne, ca Mary (195K)  Martha (280K) 1983 w123 300d's
From: "boydgwright@verizon.net" <bgthegreat@verizon.net>
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Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 11:00 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts
 
Hay guys and gals, I have decided to have the rust repaired on my 85 300TD. I need a passinger's side rear quarter or wheel arch. I have found them on the internet, but they are out of stock or not being produced. There has to be someone that sells body parts for 300TDs out there. Can someone give me a lead?


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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts

 

No luck!
 
Boyd

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i don't know your area, but Dorri's in Hayward, CA is said to be a good place. http://dorrisauto.com/-dw

 
devon warnersan francisco, CA USA
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Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 12:41 PM
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Try the Classic Center - Tom Hanson, member of this group.

 
brian from laverne, caMary (195K)  Martha (280K)1983 w123 300d's
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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts
 
Hay guys and gals, I have decided to have the rust repaired on my 85 300TD. I need a passinger's side rear quarter or wheel arch. I have found them on the internet, but they are out of stock or not being produced. There has to be someone that sells body parts for 300TDs out there. Can someone give me a lead?

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts

 

I have been checking ebay for months now and the only quarter panel is on the west coast and it would cost $195 and probably $500 to get it here to the east coast. 
 
Boyd

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try Ebay too.
 
 
Tennessee Nate
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Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 3:41 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts
 
Try the Classic Center - Tom Hanson, member of this group.

 
brian from laverne, ca Mary (195K)  Martha (280K) 1983 w123 300d's
From: "boydgwright@verizon.net" <bgthegreat@verizon.net>
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Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 11:00 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts
 
Hay guys and gals, I have decided to have the rust repaired on my 85 300TD. I need a passinger's side rear quarter or wheel arch. I have found them on the internet, but they are out of stock or not being produced. There has to be someone that sells body parts for 300TDs out there. Can someone give me a lead?

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts

 

Classic Center did not show the rear quarter panel that I need.  Went to dealer and the part will cost $1,100.  Not sure I can get $1,000 for the car even with the rust fixed. 
Boyd

From: BStromsoe <bstromsoe@yahoo.com>
To: "diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 3:41 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts
 
Try the Classic Center - Tom Hanson, member of this group.

 
brian from laverne, caMary (195K)  Martha (280K)1983 w123 300d's
From: "boydgwright@verizon.net" <bgthegreat@verizon.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 11:00 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Body Parts
 
Hay guys and gals, I have decided to have the rust repaired on my 85 300TD. I need a passinger's side rear quarter or wheel arch. I have found them on the internet, but they are out of stock or not being produced. There has to be someone that sells body parts for 300TDs out there. Can someone give me a lead?

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