Re: [MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S
Both front fenders perforated, rear quarters iffy, floor is bad in the rear, sills getting rough. It's bad enough I'd not bother to attempt a restoration, but the running gear is all good except the engine block is cracked. PO left water in it over the winter. I acquired a spare engine in running condition from a 74 SL, needs cams, distributor, and exhaust manifolds changed but otherwise ready to do. Transmission is fine, rear end has a bit of a whine, probably needs fluid changed. Unknown milage because the odometer had not moved for years before I got it. Wrong calipers on the front, need the heavy duty ones. I have a replacement Becker Mexico with tape player in unknown condition, too. Currently has home-made vinyl seat covers in front that I put together, I have a mostly completed set in navy blue leather. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S
How rusty? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 3, 2013, at 7:13 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > Southern Indiana. Car still drives, might need a charge on the battery by > now. > > Peter > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S
Southern Indiana. Car still drives, might need a charge on the battery by now. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S
Does your 4.5 still have the rear axle installed? Where are you located? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 3, 2013, at 12:03 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > I have a 72 280SE 4.5L you can have for the effort of removing it from my > back drive. Rusty, interior shot, spare 74 engine. > > Peter > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S
Milage wasn't any better on the injected models, in fact with a heavy foot it's usually worse. Best I ever got on the 280 SE 4.5 was 17 on the highway, typically in town it was 14 at best, as low as 11. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S
I have a 72 280SE 4.5L you can have for the effort of removing it from my back drive. Rusty, interior shot, spare 74 engine. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S
I'm waiting for Kaleb's token lowball offer here Nice car. I had a 1970 280S that was a real beauty. 40k on it, one owner, still had the protective plastic on the sun visors and passenger side map pocket. No AC, which was a killer down here, as these things are like greenhouses with all the glass. It had dual Zeniths which ran quite well. Mileage still sucked, but it always did on the carbureted models. Dan On Jan 3, 2013, at 11:49 AM, Rick Knoble wrote: > On Jan 3, 2013, at 9:07 AM, "Jon Agne" wrote: > >> In the meantime, I came across a '69 280SE locally with a seized engine >> which I have for a parts car. I am lucky that my wife is a very patient >> woman! > > > If you want to try her patience even more, you can come back to Chicago-land > and pick up another 280SE. > > 1970 Mercedes 280SE 108 Body 6 Cylinder Fuel Injected $2800 > > http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/3512088271.html > > Rick > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S
On Jan 3, 2013, at 9:07 AM, "Jon Agne" wrote: > In the meantime, I came across a '69 280SE locally with a seized engine > which I have for a parts car. I am lucky that my wife is a very patient > woman! If you want to try her patience even more, you can come back to Chicago-land and pick up another 280SE. 1970 Mercedes 280SE 108 Body 6 Cylinder Fuel Injected $2800 http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/3512088271.html Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S
I am just looking to get as much information as possible about the Zenith 35/40 carbs. In a moment of what can be best described as 'insanity', I purchased a medium red '68 250S. Good solid car, but it wasn't running right. Replaced accelerator pumps, checked and adjusted chokes, but we could not get it to idle. Even tried the lacquer thinner, but it would only idle with full choke. So off to the carb shop they went, and I put the car into storage until the spring thaw. At that time, I will be completely doing the fuel tank and lines, the brake system, power steering system, and I might even try and re-install the AC. Jon PS: In the meantime, I came across a '69 280SE locally with a seized engine which I have for a parts car. I am lucky that my wife is a very patient woman! On Jan 2, 2013, at 3:42 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > You should email Jaime - I think he had the articles as well as a writeup he > did a while back. > > Is there something specific you have questions about? > > Dan > > > On Jan 2, 2013, at 3:27 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: > >> Jon, I have all Star mags dating back to 1996 over in Maine. I'll be there >> in a few days and can photocopy and mail to you if you're in Texas. I can >> probably also photograph and email to you. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Jan 2, 2013, at 2:05 PM, Jon Agne wrote: >> >>> I am looking for a May/June 2001...specifically the article about the >>> Zenith 35/40 carbs. >>> >>> A photocopy would be great or I'll pay postage back and forth. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Jon >>> ___ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
