Re: [MBZ] Official Club 123D Info
New Club 123D Membership registry facts and statistics pages- Hot off the web publishing presses: 2 document pages, one is not even linked to from my site yet- adverstised and premired here FIRST at striplin.net/okiebenz.net (pending new name, right?) - get a peek at our development of member roles from our 2002 beginning to the very end of 2005 Direct links for you to access these pages: Membership Registry Data List: http://www.club123d.org/C123DMRD.htm Membership Registry Data Statistics and Percentages: http://www.club123d.org/dregstats5.htm I'm kind of proud of them, ot took a few hours to produce them to my liking as they are- comments and opinions welcome. Regards, Vince Club 123D President http://www.club123d.org National United States W123 registry - ALL US residing W123 chassis cars are welcome - _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
that scary thing was on eBay a while back for sale On Sunday, January 1, 2006, at 08:27 PM, V Layton wrote: No, but will TRY to download it and see it (computer allowing) when I get back from the store tonight. I thought the Finns wern't allowed to mod thier cars due to regulations. This is based on a segment of video (I am reviewing right as I type) of a Finnish immigrant named Antti Rahko, who retired in America to be allowed to mod his RV's. OK they just said verbatum "In Finland most of the things are prohibited with cars, rebuilding cars, and where in the States most of the things are legal and not prohibited." (He was a mechanical engineer, who doesn't speak English) It's an interesting 5 minute segment about his Custom RV (complete with full working sauna trailer) and his monster crazy 300TDt, which is a tri-axle franken marvel made from two bodies, I'm sure someone had seen it. Thanks for the tip. I think Finland has a W123 club... From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info Date: Sun, 01 Jan 2006 22:55:25 -0500 Vince, have you seen what those crazy Finns do to 123s? For instance, if you take time to download this video, you will see one with an OM606 (3.0L 24V diesel) lay an incredible amount of rubber down before the driver (rehtijii) figured out he couldn't just floor it from a standing start. He did a 13.9 1/4 mile with less wheelspin on his next run. http://students.tukkk.fi/tuukka.simonen/Mersuvideot/ quarter_mile_Finland_May_2005.wmv ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
V Layton wrote: > > Did I really see that W201 diesel beat that Vette? THAT'S somethin'! That's Jorma's old 2.3-16V chassis with OM603 (1986/87 300SDL/300D engine) He used the 5sp from the 16v, with a custom double plate clutch, 457hp. 1/4 mile in the mid 13s is very good for a turbo diesel with stick shift and traction problems. I want to do a mild replica of that car, I already have a OM 602 turbo engine (5/6 of an OM603) and a pearl black 2.3-16v. I just bought a variable nozzle turbo from a 2005 E320CDI, my Finnish friends tell me the VNT turbo can handle 250hp, and one of them has a 331hp OM602, so I think 250 should be possible. Jorma now has a 124 coupe with the newer 24v OM606, over 500hp. I'll be happy if I can run with an E320CDI (0-60 in 6.8, 40mpg hwy). My 2.3-16 can do 0-60 in 7.3 seconds and get 23mpg hwy. > A W123 in motion is always a sweet sight to me, but seeing one kick out on > dry pavement with that kind of power is admittedly extra delicious! Didn't that one have a license plate and trailer hitch? I think it's a daily driver. Jorma's converted 16v didn't have a plate at the May 5 drags in the video.
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
You might have to go to Italy or Slovania. On 1/2/06, V Layton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A very good observation, although a sickening thought! Perhaps the > Nigerian > W123 company could set up an honest business utilizing that! Surely > someone > is clever enough to market that stuff, especailly euro lenses, bumpers and > special body parts like front air dams and stuff. I guess that's what > seperates the car collector from regular uncaring for car people... I > wish > I had money, I'd take trips to the euro pick and pulls if I could! (I'd > need to hire ship for all the decent restorable W123 orphans too!) > > Oh what? Hey, I wasn't day-dreaming > > Vince > > > >From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info > >Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 12:25:33 -0600 > > > >can you imagine all the cool euro parts that are just thrown away over > >there all the time. There is probably some money in shipping container > >loads of cars/parts over here for resale. > > > >Hans Neureiter wrote: > > > > > Think about this. In Germany there are no Junkyards. Older cars that > do > >not > > > pass the inspection (TUeV), which includes body, suspension, oil > > > leaks and emissions, and can not repaired at reasonable cost are being > > > scrapped, I mean shredded, and the owner pays a fee. > > > > > > >-- > >Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, > > 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > >http://www.striplin.net > > > >___ > >http://www.striplin.net > >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > _ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
A very good observation, although a sickening thought! Perhaps the Nigerian W123 company could set up an honest business utilizing that! Surely someone is clever enough to market that stuff, especailly euro lenses, bumpers and special body parts like front air dams and stuff. I guess that's what seperates the car collector from regular uncaring for car people... I wish I had money, I'd take trips to the euro pick and pulls if I could! (I'd need to hire ship for all the decent restorable W123 orphans too!) Oh what? Hey, I wasn't day-dreaming Vince From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 12:25:33 -0600 can you imagine all the cool euro parts that are just thrown away over there all the time. There is probably some money in shipping container loads of cars/parts over here for resale. Hans Neureiter wrote: > Think about this. In Germany there are no Junkyards. Older cars that do not > pass the inspection (TUeV), which includes body, suspension, oil > leaks and emissions, and can not repaired at reasonable cost are being > scrapped, I mean shredded, and the owner pays a fee. > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
can you imagine all the cool euro parts that are just thrown away over there all the time. There is probably some money in shipping container loads of cars/parts over here for resale. Hans Neureiter wrote: Think about this. In Germany there are no Junkyards. Older cars that do not pass the inspection (TUeV), which includes body, suspension, oil leaks and emissions, and can not repaired at reasonable cost are being scrapped, I mean shredded, and the owner pays a fee. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
Think about this. In Germany there are no Junkyards. Older cars that do not pass the inspection (TUeV), which includes body, suspension, oil leaks and emissions, and can not repaired at reasonable cost are being scrapped, I mean shredded, and the owner pays a fee. On 1/2/06, V Layton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Europe tends to have higher regs and more taxes for older cars, which > makes > me glad to be a car enthusiast guy here. Cool video, Finns having fun > definately. I think it's neat there is an apparent USA car enthusiasm > group, odd to realize Chevys and such are "exoctic" to them, but very > cool. > > Did I really see that W201 diesel beat that Vette? THAT'S somethin'! > > A W123 in motion is always a sweet sight to me, but seeing one kick out on > dry pavement with that kind of power is admittedly extra delicious! > > Thanks again for pointing that out to me. > > Vince > > > >From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info > >Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 02:59:28 -0500 > > > >V Layton wrote: > > > > > > No, but will TRY to download it and see it (computer allowing) when I > >get > > > back from the store tonight. I thought the Finns wern't allowed to > mod > > > thier cars due to regulations. > > > >I always thought they could not install an engine with a higher > >(from the factory) power rating. (but that can't be right, I've seen > >200d with OM606 under the hood, that's about double the facrory power) > >Maybe nobody pays attention to diesel swaps yet? > >I'm thinking that once an engine is allowed in a car, what the government > >doesn't know can't hurt the hot-rodder. Just turn the externally > adjustable > >full load screw down to stock when you take it in for inspection. > >BTW, I should have warned you the video is 40mb. Plan on 2-4 hour > download > >if you are on dial-up. > > > >___ > >http://www.striplin.net > >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > _ > Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee(r) > Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 > > > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
Europe tends to have higher regs and more taxes for older cars, which makes me glad to be a car enthusiast guy here. Cool video, Finns having fun definately. I think it's neat there is an apparent USA car enthusiasm group, odd to realize Chevys and such are "exoctic" to them, but very cool. Did I really see that W201 diesel beat that Vette? THAT'S somethin'! A W123 in motion is always a sweet sight to me, but seeing one kick out on dry pavement with that kind of power is admittedly extra delicious! Thanks again for pointing that out to me. Vince From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 02:59:28 -0500 V Layton wrote: > > No, but will TRY to download it and see it (computer allowing) when I get > back from the store tonight. I thought the Finns wern't allowed to mod > thier cars due to regulations. I always thought they could not install an engine with a higher (from the factory) power rating. (but that can't be right, I've seen 200d with OM606 under the hood, that's about double the facrory power) Maybe nobody pays attention to diesel swaps yet? I'm thinking that once an engine is allowed in a car, what the government doesn't know can't hurt the hot-rodder. Just turn the externally adjustable full load screw down to stock when you take it in for inspection. BTW, I should have warned you the video is 40mb. Plan on 2-4 hour download if you are on dial-up. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
V Layton wrote: > > No, but will TRY to download it and see it (computer allowing) when I get > back from the store tonight. I thought the Finns wern't allowed to mod > thier cars due to regulations. I always thought they could not install an engine with a higher (from the factory) power rating. (but that can't be right, I've seen 200d with OM606 under the hood, that's about double the facrory power) Maybe nobody pays attention to diesel swaps yet? I'm thinking that once an engine is allowed in a car, what the government doesn't know can't hurt the hot-rodder. Just turn the externally adjustable full load screw down to stock when you take it in for inspection. BTW, I should have warned you the video is 40mb. Plan on 2-4 hour download if you are on dial-up.
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
No, but will TRY to download it and see it (computer allowing) when I get back from the store tonight. I thought the Finns wern't allowed to mod thier cars due to regulations. This is based on a segment of video (I am reviewing right as I type) of a Finnish immigrant named Antti Rahko, who retired in America to be allowed to mod his RV's. OK they just said verbatum "In Finland most of the things are prohibited with cars, rebuilding cars, and where in the States most of the things are legal and not prohibited." (He was a mechanical engineer, who doesn't speak English) It's an interesting 5 minute segment about his Custom RV (complete with full working sauna trailer) and his monster crazy 300TDt, which is a tri-axle franken marvel made from two bodies, I'm sure someone had seen it. Thanks for the tip. I think Finland has a W123 club... From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info Date: Sun, 01 Jan 2006 22:55:25 -0500 Vince, have you seen what those crazy Finns do to 123s? For instance, if you take time to download this video, you will see one with an OM606 (3.0L 24V diesel) lay an incredible amount of rubber down before the driver (rehtijii) figured out he couldn't just floor it from a standing start. He did a 13.9 1/4 mile with less wheelspin on his next run. http://students.tukkk.fi/tuukka.simonen/Mersuvideot/quarter_mile_Finland_May_2005.wmv ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
Vince, have you seen what those crazy Finns do to 123s? For instance, if you take time to download this video, you will see one with an OM606 (3.0L 24V diesel) lay an incredible amount of rubber down before the driver (rehtijii) figured out he couldn't just floor it from a standing start. He did a 13.9 1/4 mile with less wheelspin on his next run. http://students.tukkk.fi/tuukka.simonen/Mersuvideot/quarter_mile_Finland_May_2005.wmv
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
Must be big buffoon On Friday, December 30, 2005, at 06:20 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: So who is the certain unnamed mercedes parts seller? V Layton wrote: Hello to all the Mercedes fans here at Striplin.net! This is my first "post" here and I'm sorry it took me awhile to contribute, I'm kind of a one track person with precious little time these days (which is good, I guess!) but now I've found some time I can concentrate on geting used to this list. I think I must be spoiled by forum mode setups? Maybe I haven't figured out all the features yet- like how to log-in to read all the threads- Anyways, I wanted to answer some questions about my auto club for W123 chassis cars, to clear up some of the points I read. THE LIMO: The limo finally sold today for $600! It was bought by a member of my club, hopefully it will get some design updates and all the mechanical restoration it needs! CLUB 123D: I'm an eccentric, molded as a freak of nature and fate which has called me to pursue a fantastic vision of the ultimate positive and preservative resource for the long term enjoyment of my favorite car ever, the W123 chassis. I want every classic American ideal for automotive enthusiasm provided by a single resource. In a land where there is a nut and/or a group following for every kind of car practiacally made, and often fine European cars are snubbed and misunderstood, I wanted to see all the fun and celebration of car hobbyists presented to the W123 owner, and maybe then some. I'm trying to make these services availible to the W123 enthusiast: A national registry A club newsletter Hall of historical records, information, literature- of MB, W123, W123 era related technological developemts and of Club 123D itself Novelties, "art", Club memorabilia - (shirts - decal logos, grille badges) An Annual car show A technical gathering event A social gathering event 2 annual road "rally" tours, of varying grades of difficulty and endurance Member rated maintenance, repair and restoration services logistical services personal assistance, advice, negotiaion and PPI services for transfer of ownership It's traditional in the sense it has memberships, with fees, little cards, and a periodical. It's not so traditional in that is offers all the traditional things but also can serve as funtioning mechanical facility. It's quite a unigue approach, I've narrowed out all other cars EXCEPT ANY W123 chassis- there is a certain uniformity I enjoy. I like many other kinds of MB's but I specialize in W123- completely and exclusively. It's not going to be for or liked by everybody, but if I can keep up my approach of behaving in an opposite way of a certain unpopular MB part supplier, the general concensus will really appreciate what it is for what it is and I hope this club will be a noteworthy effort for encouraging W123 preservation and enthusuasm. I appreciate anyone's support. THE CAR SHOW: I'm sorry it wasn't clear enough that popular vote categories would not be simply "my will" So I'm a little big on disclaimers, I try to cut off obviois questions and concerns and exploitative ideas with them. It's the very first show. There is no clamoring for a W123 show, but as for what I'm trying to do, I have to MAKE one. Humble, humble beginnings, folks. Like the first Spring tour: Nobody had the idea I ever met or talked to so I created it because I wanted it. I worked up the whole thing with some assistance in the event operation. FOUR people particiapated, I was only up to 11 members at the time. But it was real and then I had photos and experience of the event relayed from the members who were on it to have the 9 particiapnts in 2005, we were at member 30 at that time. Currently we stand at 40, and I would not be surprised to be at 50 members and 15 particiapants for the May 2006 event. That's how the show will work, I just put it out on the table and try to get as many people to come as I can, then I will have photos and results and they will encourage others not to miss the next one! (I hope, of course) MY WEBSITE: It's a little galleryish- I actually want it to be this way. The home page photos are all actual member registered cars, no duplicaes, and not all there yet. The membership fee is not just to get your car's photo "on my hallowed page" that would be a rip, it's one of the lower automatic perks of the Club membership. The website, while free and visible to all, is supposed to be a perk for Club members, and they are supporting it, as well as the club's existence. I understand if someone doesn't just want to make a public television-like "donation" with their paid membership, but it can certainly be thought of that way. Also, it may look amatuerish, because it is! I am the web ignorant doofus registar dot com thrives on, and I, knowing nothing the day prior to the purchase 10-15-05, that's what I managed
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Does dago dave hang out there? Hendrik Riessen wrote: G'day Vince, Good to see another 123 nut on the forum, I have a 84 230E and a 230TE that I am taking apart (mainly for the 5 speed). If you want to check out the Oz scene have a look at our little Benz community at http://forum.mbspares.com.au/ with a area just for us 123 people. Hendrik in a hot Adelaide (was 42 degrees C yesterday) - Original Message - From: "V Layton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 7:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info Hello to all the Mercedes fans here at Striplin.net! This is my first "post" here and I'm sorry it took me awhile to contribute, SNIPPED>>>>>>>>> ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
G'day Vince, Good to see another 123 nut on the forum, I have a 84 230E and a 230TE that I am taking apart (mainly for the 5 speed). If you want to check out the Oz scene have a look at our little Benz community at http://forum.mbspares.com.au/ with a area just for us 123 people. Hendrik in a hot Adelaide (was 42 degrees C yesterday) - Original Message - From: "V Layton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 7:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info Hello to all the Mercedes fans here at Striplin.net! This is my first "post" here and I'm sorry it took me awhile to contribute, SNIPPED>>>>>>>>>
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oh, Im following you. V Layton wrote: Not you, Kaleb (I realized how that may be interpreted) I was referrig to the company with the "new website" I saw around here! You know... (I don't like to blast others, competitors, and such, STL is a small town, bad vibes tend to catch up to one, I don't know them, have not used them, but you all aren't the only ones with a low opinion of "them" that I've heard... -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
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Not you, Kaleb (I realized how that may be interpreted) I was referrig to the company with the "new website" I saw around here! You know... (I don't like to blast others, competitors, and such, STL is a small town, bad vibes tend to catch up to one, I don't know them, have not used them, but you all aren't the only ones with a low opinion of "them" that I've heard... From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 08:20:49 -0600 So who is the certain unnamed mercedes parts seller? V Layton wrote: > Hello to all the Mercedes fans here at Striplin.net! > > This is my first "post" here and I'm sorry it took me awhile to contribute, > I'm kind of a one track person with precious little time these days (which > is good, I guess!) but now I've found some time I can concentrate on geting > used to this list. I think I must be spoiled by forum mode setups? Maybe I > haven't figured out all the features yet- like how to log-in to read all the > threads- > > Anyways, I wanted to answer some questions about my auto club for W123 > chassis cars, to clear up some of the points I read. > > THE LIMO: The limo finally sold today for $600! It was bought by a member > of my club, hopefully it will get some design updates and all the mechanical > restoration it needs! > > CLUB 123D: I'm an eccentric, molded as a freak of nature and fate which has > called me to pursue a fantastic vision of the ultimate positive and > preservative resource for the long term enjoyment of my favorite car ever, > the W123 chassis. I want every classic American ideal for automotive > enthusiasm provided by a single resource. In a land where there is a nut > and/or a group following for every kind of car practiacally made, and often > fine European cars are snubbed and misunderstood, I wanted to see all the > fun and celebration of car hobbyists presented to the W123 owner, and maybe > then some. I'm trying to make these services availible to the W123 > enthusiast: > > A national registry > > A club newsletter > > Hall of historical records, information, literature- of MB, W123, W123 era > related technological developemts and of Club 123D itself > > Novelties, "art", Club memorabilia - (shirts - decal logos, grille badges) > > An Annual car show > > A technical gathering event > > A social gathering event > > 2 annual road "rally" tours, of varying grades of difficulty and endurance > > Member rated maintenance, repair and restoration services > > logistical services > > personal assistance, advice, negotiaion and PPI services for transfer of > ownership > > > > It's traditional in the sense it has memberships, with fees, little cards, > and a periodical. It's not so traditional in that is offers all the > traditional things but also can serve as funtioning mechanical facility. > > It's quite a unigue approach, I've narrowed out all other cars EXCEPT ANY > W123 chassis- there is a certain uniformity I enjoy. I like many other > kinds of MB's but I specialize in W123- completely and exclusively. > > It's not going to be for or liked by everybody, but if I can keep up my > approach of behaving in an opposite way of a certain unpopular MB part > supplier, the general concensus will really appreciate what it is for what > it is and I hope this club will be a noteworthy effort for encouraging W123 > preservation and enthusuasm. I appreciate anyone's support. > > THE CAR SHOW: I'm sorry it wasn't clear enough that popular vote > categories would not be simply "my will" So I'm a little big on > disclaimers, I try to cut off obviois questions and concerns and > exploitative ideas with them. It's the very first show. There is no > clamoring for a W123 show, but as for what I'm trying to do, I have to MAKE > one. Humble, humble beginnings, folks. Like the first Spring tour: Nobody > had the idea I ever met or talked to so I created it because I wanted it. I > worked up the whole thing with some assistance in the event operation. FOUR > people particiapated, I was only up to 11 members at the time. But it was > real and then I had photos and experience of the event relayed from the > members who were on it to have the 9 particiapnts in 2005, we were at member > 30 at that time. Currently we stand at 40, and I would not be surprised to > be at 50 members and 15 particiapants for
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
Probably Baboo. ;-) On 12/30/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > So who is the certain unnamed mercedes parts seller? > > V Layton wrote: > > > Hello to all the Mercedes fans here at Striplin.net! > > > > This is my first "post" here and I'm sorry it took me awhile to > contribute, > > I'm kind of a one track person with precious little time these days > (which > > is good, I guess!) but now I've found some time I can concentrate on > geting > > used to this list. I think I must be spoiled by forum mode > setups? Maybe I > > haven't figured out all the features yet- like how to log-in to read all > the > > threads- > > > > Anyways, I wanted to answer some questions about my auto club for W123 > > chassis cars, to clear up some of the points I read. > > > > THE LIMO: The limo finally sold today for $600! It was bought by a > member > > of my club, hopefully it will get some design updates and all the > mechanical > > restoration it needs! > > > > CLUB 123D: I'm an eccentric, molded as a freak of nature and fate which > has > > called me to pursue a fantastic vision of the ultimate positive and > > preservative resource for the long term enjoyment of my favorite car > ever, > > the W123 chassis. I want every classic American ideal for automotive > > enthusiasm provided by a single resource. In a land where there is a > nut > > and/or a group following for every kind of car practiacally made, and > often > > fine European cars are snubbed and misunderstood, I wanted to see all > the > > fun and celebration of car hobbyists presented to the W123 owner, and > maybe > > then some. I'm trying to make these services availible to the W123 > > enthusiast: > > > > A national registry > > > > A club newsletter > > > > Hall of historical records, information, literature- of MB, W123, W123 > era > > related technological developemts and of Club 123D itself > > > > Novelties, "art", Club memorabilia - (shirts - decal logos, grille > badges) > > > > An Annual car show > > > > A technical gathering event > > > > A social gathering event > > > > 2 annual road "rally" tours, of varying grades of difficulty and > endurance > > > > Member rated maintenance, repair and restoration services > > > > logistical services > > > > personal assistance, advice, negotiaion and PPI services for transfer of > > ownership > > > > > > > > It's traditional in the sense it has memberships, with fees, little > cards, > > and a periodical. It's not so traditional in that is offers all the > > traditional things but also can serve as funtioning mechanical facility. > > > > It's quite a unigue approach, I've narrowed out all other cars EXCEPT > ANY > > W123 chassis- there is a certain uniformity I enjoy. I like many other > > kinds of MB's but I specialize in W123- completely and exclusively. > > > > It's not going to be for or liked by everybody, but if I can keep up my > > approach of behaving in an opposite way of a certain unpopular MB part > > supplier, the general concensus will really appreciate what it is for > what > > it is and I hope this club will be a noteworthy effort for encouraging > W123 > > preservation and enthusuasm. I appreciate anyone's support. > > > > THE CAR SHOW: I'm sorry it wasn't clear enough that popular vote > > categories would not be simply "my will" So I'm a little big on > > disclaimers, I try to cut off obviois questions and concerns and > > exploitative ideas with them. It's the very first show. There is no > > clamoring for a W123 show, but as for what I'm trying to do, I have to > MAKE > > one. Humble, humble beginnings, folks. Like the first Spring > tour: Nobody > > had the idea I ever met or talked to so I created it because I wanted > it. I > > worked up the whole thing with some assistance in the event > operation. FOUR > > people particiapated, I was only up to 11 members at the time. But it > was > > real and then I had photos and experience of the event relayed from the > > members who were on it to have the 9 particiapnts in 2005, we were at > member > > 30 at that time. Currently we stand at 40, and I would not be surprised > to > > be at 50 members and 15 particiapants for the May 2006 event. That's > how > > the show will work, I just put it out on the table and try to get as > many > > people to come as I can, then I will have photos and results and they > will > > encourage others not to miss the next one! (I hope, of course) > > > > MY WEBSITE: It's a little galleryish- I actually want it to be this > way. > > The home page photos are all actual member registered cars, no > duplicaes, > > and not all there yet. The membership fee is not just to get your car's > > photo "on my hallowed page" that would be a rip, it's one of the lower > > automatic perks of the Club membership. The website, while free and > > visible to all, is supposed to be a perk for Club members, and they are > > supporting it, as well as the club's existence. I unders
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
Welcome. We applaud your efforts to preserve the W123 from automotive obscurity, they _are_ fine cars and worthy of keeping going. I have two myself, and wouldn't mind adding a wagon to the sedan and coupe. (Unlike my wife, however.) -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
So who is the certain unnamed mercedes parts seller? V Layton wrote: Hello to all the Mercedes fans here at Striplin.net! This is my first "post" here and I'm sorry it took me awhile to contribute, I'm kind of a one track person with precious little time these days (which is good, I guess!) but now I've found some time I can concentrate on geting used to this list. I think I must be spoiled by forum mode setups? Maybe I haven't figured out all the features yet- like how to log-in to read all the threads- Anyways, I wanted to answer some questions about my auto club for W123 chassis cars, to clear up some of the points I read. THE LIMO: The limo finally sold today for $600! It was bought by a member of my club, hopefully it will get some design updates and all the mechanical restoration it needs! CLUB 123D: I'm an eccentric, molded as a freak of nature and fate which has called me to pursue a fantastic vision of the ultimate positive and preservative resource for the long term enjoyment of my favorite car ever, the W123 chassis. I want every classic American ideal for automotive enthusiasm provided by a single resource. In a land where there is a nut and/or a group following for every kind of car practiacally made, and often fine European cars are snubbed and misunderstood, I wanted to see all the fun and celebration of car hobbyists presented to the W123 owner, and maybe then some. I'm trying to make these services availible to the W123 enthusiast: A national registry A club newsletter Hall of historical records, information, literature- of MB, W123, W123 era related technological developemts and of Club 123D itself Novelties, "art", Club memorabilia - (shirts - decal logos, grille badges) An Annual car show A technical gathering event A social gathering event 2 annual road "rally" tours, of varying grades of difficulty and endurance Member rated maintenance, repair and restoration services logistical services personal assistance, advice, negotiaion and PPI services for transfer of ownership It's traditional in the sense it has memberships, with fees, little cards, and a periodical. It's not so traditional in that is offers all the traditional things but also can serve as funtioning mechanical facility. It's quite a unigue approach, I've narrowed out all other cars EXCEPT ANY W123 chassis- there is a certain uniformity I enjoy. I like many other kinds of MB's but I specialize in W123- completely and exclusively. It's not going to be for or liked by everybody, but if I can keep up my approach of behaving in an opposite way of a certain unpopular MB part supplier, the general concensus will really appreciate what it is for what it is and I hope this club will be a noteworthy effort for encouraging W123 preservation and enthusuasm. I appreciate anyone's support. THE CAR SHOW: I'm sorry it wasn't clear enough that popular vote categories would not be simply "my will" So I'm a little big on disclaimers, I try to cut off obviois questions and concerns and exploitative ideas with them. It's the very first show. There is no clamoring for a W123 show, but as for what I'm trying to do, I have to MAKE one. Humble, humble beginnings, folks. Like the first Spring tour: Nobody had the idea I ever met or talked to so I created it because I wanted it. I worked up the whole thing with some assistance in the event operation. FOUR people particiapated, I was only up to 11 members at the time. But it was real and then I had photos and experience of the event relayed from the members who were on it to have the 9 particiapnts in 2005, we were at member 30 at that time. Currently we stand at 40, and I would not be surprised to be at 50 members and 15 particiapants for the May 2006 event. That's how the show will work, I just put it out on the table and try to get as many people to come as I can, then I will have photos and results and they will encourage others not to miss the next one! (I hope, of course) MY WEBSITE: It's a little galleryish- I actually want it to be this way. The home page photos are all actual member registered cars, no duplicaes, and not all there yet. The membership fee is not just to get your car's photo "on my hallowed page" that would be a rip, it's one of the lower automatic perks of the Club membership. The website, while free and visible to all, is supposed to be a perk for Club members, and they are supporting it, as well as the club's existence. I understand if someone doesn't just want to make a public television-like "donation" with their paid membership, but it can certainly be thought of that way. Also, it may look amatuerish, because it is! I am the web ignorant doofus registar dot com thrives on, and I, knowing nothing the day prior to the purchase 10-15-05, that's what I managed to get up as some kind of internet represenataive for my club with all their included,
Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
Welcome, Vince. If you ever get to feeling it's a rough crowd here, just subscribe to Kaleb's "banned" list and you'll see we aren't so bad in comparison. ;-) Mitch.
[MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
Hello to all the Mercedes fans here at Striplin.net! This is my first "post" here and I'm sorry it took me awhile to contribute, I'm kind of a one track person with precious little time these days (which is good, I guess!) but now I've found some time I can concentrate on geting used to this list. I think I must be spoiled by forum mode setups? Maybe I haven't figured out all the features yet- like how to log-in to read all the threads- Anyways, I wanted to answer some questions about my auto club for W123 chassis cars, to clear up some of the points I read. THE LIMO: The limo finally sold today for $600! It was bought by a member of my club, hopefully it will get some design updates and all the mechanical restoration it needs! CLUB 123D: I'm an eccentric, molded as a freak of nature and fate which has called me to pursue a fantastic vision of the ultimate positive and preservative resource for the long term enjoyment of my favorite car ever, the W123 chassis. I want every classic American ideal for automotive enthusiasm provided by a single resource. In a land where there is a nut and/or a group following for every kind of car practiacally made, and often fine European cars are snubbed and misunderstood, I wanted to see all the fun and celebration of car hobbyists presented to the W123 owner, and maybe then some. I'm trying to make these services availible to the W123 enthusiast: A national registry A club newsletter Hall of historical records, information, literature- of MB, W123, W123 era related technological developemts and of Club 123D itself Novelties, "art", Club memorabilia - (shirts - decal logos, grille badges) An Annual car show A technical gathering event A social gathering event 2 annual road "rally" tours, of varying grades of difficulty and endurance Member rated maintenance, repair and restoration services logistical services personal assistance, advice, negotiaion and PPI services for transfer of ownership It's traditional in the sense it has memberships, with fees, little cards, and a periodical. It's not so traditional in that is offers all the traditional things but also can serve as funtioning mechanical facility. It's quite a unigue approach, I've narrowed out all other cars EXCEPT ANY W123 chassis- there is a certain uniformity I enjoy. I like many other kinds of MB's but I specialize in W123- completely and exclusively. It's not going to be for or liked by everybody, but if I can keep up my approach of behaving in an opposite way of a certain unpopular MB part supplier, the general concensus will really appreciate what it is for what it is and I hope this club will be a noteworthy effort for encouraging W123 preservation and enthusuasm. I appreciate anyone's support. THE CAR SHOW: I'm sorry it wasn't clear enough that popular vote categories would not be simply "my will" So I'm a little big on disclaimers, I try to cut off obviois questions and concerns and exploitative ideas with them. It's the very first show. There is no clamoring for a W123 show, but as for what I'm trying to do, I have to MAKE one. Humble, humble beginnings, folks. Like the first Spring tour: Nobody had the idea I ever met or talked to so I created it because I wanted it. I worked up the whole thing with some assistance in the event operation. FOUR people particiapated, I was only up to 11 members at the time. But it was real and then I had photos and experience of the event relayed from the members who were on it to have the 9 particiapnts in 2005, we were at member 30 at that time. Currently we stand at 40, and I would not be surprised to be at 50 members and 15 particiapants for the May 2006 event. That's how the show will work, I just put it out on the table and try to get as many people to come as I can, then I will have photos and results and they will encourage others not to miss the next one! (I hope, of course) MY WEBSITE: It's a little galleryish- I actually want it to be this way. The home page photos are all actual member registered cars, no duplicaes, and not all there yet. The membership fee is not just to get your car's photo "on my hallowed page" that would be a rip, it's one of the lower automatic perks of the Club membership. The website, while free and visible to all, is supposed to be a perk for Club members, and they are supporting it, as well as the club's existence. I understand if someone doesn't just want to make a public television-like "donation" with their paid membership, but it can certainly be thought of that way. Also, it may look amatuerish, because it is! I am the web ignorant doofus registar dot com thrives on, and I, knowing nothing the day prior to the purchase 10-15-05, that's what I managed to get up as some kind of internet represenataive for my club with all their included, consumer grade tools- but it got me on e the "air" and is suitable for
