Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

2006-10-24 Thread David Brodbeck
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Well heck, I was just hearing on the radio today how the prius I think > is rated at 48mpg city, and 30 something highway. Also, take into > account there is no official govt testing to rate hybrids so they go by > what the car maker tells them. Are you sure about th

Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

2006-10-23 Thread Potter, Tom E
manual, if anyone is interested. Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 9:41 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis In a message dated 10/20/2006 12:33

Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

2006-10-23 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 10/20/2006 12:33:36 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Besides Marshall anyone have any experience with the 110 chassis and the 200D. I looked at one today, very little rust at all, owner who is the 3rd has done alot of work. Car has 100,000 mile

Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

2006-10-22 Thread Peter Frederick
The old MB diesels got excellent milage at the expense of, well, leisurely, performance -- meaning DON'T pull out in front of a heavy truck. In todays market, that won't sell cars. Newer cars should be getting much better milage. We had an old Nissan Sentra for a work car for a while (un

Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

2006-10-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
leb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis Isnt it amazing how old MB diesels get as good if not better than the so called gas savers these days? Loren Faeth wrote: R

Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

2006-10-22 Thread Sunil Hari
ow old MB diesels get as good if not better than the so called gas savers these days? AMEN! - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110

Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

2006-10-22 Thread ts
, October 21, 2006 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis Isnt it amazing how old MB diesels get as good if not better than the so called gas savers these days? Loren Faeth wrote: Rust can be a problem. The area behind the front wheels behind the fender liner panel is a p

Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

2006-10-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Isnt it amazing how old MB diesels get as good if not better than the so called gas savers these days? Loren Faeth wrote: Rust can be a problem. The area behind the front wheels behind the fender liner panel is a place where dirt and gravel accumulate and cause rust. In the rocker panels

Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

2006-10-21 Thread Loren Faeth
Rust can be a problem. The area behind the front wheels behind the fender liner panel is a place where dirt and gravel accumulate and cause rust. In the rocker panels and the back end of the rocker panel ahead of the rear wheels are other areas subject to rust. The trunk wells on each si

Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

2006-10-21 Thread archer
Did you look under the floor mats? Also, check for rust down in the "pockets" next to the hood hinges; and if you have the opportunity, take off the covers over the "boxes" to the rear of and under the front fenders and check for rust. Those cars can have a "lot" of hidden rust. '66 200Ds ha

Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

2006-10-20 Thread Loren Faeth
Mine has 3-400k on it. I only put on 100K or so. Yes, I put a factory short block in it in 1973. Loren 66 200D 66 200D 2.4 et al At 03:06 PM 10/20/2006, you wrote: On Fri, Oct 20, 2006 at 03:31:08PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Besides Marshall anyone have any experience with the 110 ch

Re: [MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

2006-10-20 Thread Kevin
On Fri, Oct 20, 2006 at 03:31:08PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Besides Marshall anyone have any experience with the 110 chassis and the > 200D. I looked at one today, very little rust at all, owner who is the 3rd > has done alot of work. Car has 100,000 miles all gauges work, original >

[MBZ] 1966 200D, 110 Chassis

2006-10-20 Thread ts
Besides Marshall anyone have any experience with the 110 chassis and the 200D. I looked at one today, very little rust at all, owner who is the 3rd has done alot of work. Car has 100,000 miles all gauges work, original radio works. Needs some door seals, an rear window seals. interior in rea