Re: [diesel_mercedes] And When I'm Gone , Then What ?

 

Nate, I, for one, would appreciate a red Coupe. Bobby

On 6/30/11, Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> To -day I skipped work and tinkered on my two Coupes , getting the red one
> ready for it's fire sale give away by swapping out misc. parts so the bath I
> take will only be $5,000.00 or so .
>
> I'm well pleased with the Euro headlights & bumpers in my keeper Coupe , the
> seller Coupe is running fine and in fact _bolts_ from a dead stop better
> than does my turbo Coupe , I'll miss it and hopefully the next owner will
> enjoy & take good care of it .
>
> However , as I was driving to SWMBO's place for a nap , window down , elbow
> in the hot breeze & the AC cranked up as cold as it'll go , radio playing
> old Rock & Roll tunes I pondered : who'll give a rat's patoot about an old
> Mercedes Diesel Coupe after I've assumed room temperature ? . no one I'm
> betting .
>
> That's kinda sad as I've put a lot of hard work and no small amount of ca$h
> into this old car , as it is fast approaching the zenith of Automotive
> perfection for this old geezer .
>
> I think I'll go take a nap .
>
> -Nate
>
>
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re : Hood Spring Installation

 

ok Nate i'll remember that next time it happins.

On 6/17/11, Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> You're going to love this :
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> Release the locks on each hood spring and raise the hood until it's vertical
> , then they're loose and fairly easy to replace .
>
> _DO_NOT_ use Vise Grips , Water Pump Pliers or Tommy Bars ! the hinges
> proper are sheet metal and very easy to bend & ruin , another whole headache
> you DON'T want to experiance .
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> Be aware the hood locks are also delicate , hold the hood with one hand
> whilst you gently press down on the _left_ one , once it's loose it'll lock
> 1/4" out , go to the right side and repeat , if the left one re - locks ,
> you moved the hood to much , try again .
>
> -Nate
> Dave wrote:
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>> Dave here in IN.one of my hood springs came off,what is the best way to
>> get it back on?84 300td.4 door.
>> also need a drivers side glass.anyone have a extra?
>>
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