[diesel_mercedes] Re: The Greatest Feat of All

 


Or , Nate's a _lazy_ sonofagun =8-) .

Of course my buddy's '81 300D , not only has functioning center vents , it also has wintery cold AC so he complains non stop about all that wonderful cold air....

-Nate
Chip wrote:
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> So, is the greatest mechanical accomplishment of w123 owners fixing the center air vents so that they function correctly. Even Nate uses prop open pencils to get air from the center vents; this surely means it is a near impossible task.
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> Chip
> Houston
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: is a 77 300 D worth getting for parts?

 


If you have a free place to store it , and use of a tow dolly , then yes , I'd think it worth the effort .

As always , nice pictures .

-Nate
Tony wrote:
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> Have been offered a '77 300D for parts, it is a non turbo. Is it worth getting for the parts, it is about 100 miles away from home, and the steering column was removed but otherwise the car is intact. Would love to have a parts car ( the one with the bear damage did not work out)
> Tony.
> BTW getting the car detailed her in Mazatlan today, they are gonna try and buff out the scratches that the idiot (moi) put on the body.
> Then next month will probably get the car painted - at least the lower body up to the rub trim.
> As of last week the cruise control is working, door locks working and eng running smoother (valve adjust)
> Lovin the car more each day.
> Some pics mostly of the kids around here.
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/technicotony/sets/72157628288368901/show/
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