Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123? -- construction

2009-03-01 Thread Rich Thomas
7 Feb 2009 10:41:34 -0500 From: Rich Thomas Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123? -- construction I am trying to get a Professor of Timber Framing at the local American College of the Building Arts here to help me get a timber frame designed and cut, for some reason the professor can'

Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123? -- construction

2009-02-28 Thread MG
Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123? -- construction I am trying to get a Professor of Timber Framing at the local American College of the Building Arts here to help me get a timber frame designed and cut, for some reason the professor can't find an engineer to approve the design. Must not

Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123?

2009-02-28 Thread Hendrik & Fay
The laws have been changed, not real sure how but it is real difficult to import a car newer than 88. Something along the lines that you have to prove that the model you want to bring in is a 'collectors' specimen (which means it was not sold here), or if you own a car overseas for 12 months yo

Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123?

2009-02-28 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Well, that will have a negative impact on my decision to visit Australia.  Japanese car induced nausea is not something I'm willing to tolerate on a vacation. --- On Sat, 2/28/09, Mitch Haley wrote: From: Mitch Haley Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123? To: "Mercedes Discussion L

Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123?

2009-02-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Doesn't make much sense to me this side of the world since the Nissan diesels and parts for them are rare as hens' teeth up here compared to OM617s and their parts. Is the situation reversed in NZ? In Nippon, consumption of new cars is encouraged by taxing the heck out

Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123?

2009-02-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 9:12 PM, Euan wrote: > Gentlemen > > How does this strike you as a conversion? > > http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=205123840 > Doesn't make much sense to me this side of the world since the Nissan diesels and parts for them are rare as hens' teeth up here compared to OM

Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123? -- construction

2009-02-27 Thread Rich Thomas
-R Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, how's the construction going? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 1:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123? How does this strike you as a conversion?

Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123?

2009-02-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
BTW, how's the construction going? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 1:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123? > > How does this strike you as a conversion? > &g

Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123?

2009-02-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Luther wrote: What's with the suspension? Did he slam it down? I believe the listing mentioned a 2" drop, which is huge on a passenger car. If that's the engine used in the USA market Maxima, the engine probably wasn't a bad idea. Mitch. ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123?

2009-02-26 Thread Jim Cathey
How does this strike you as a conversion? http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=205123840 Kinda cool, in a way. Especially today when the wife got stuck in the mud/snow in the driveway today in the Chicken Wagon. (I, in the Frankenheap, managed to swim slowly through, eventually.) Looks a bit sla

Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123?

2009-02-26 Thread Luther
What's with the suspension? Did he slam it down? Luther Euan wrote: Gentlemen How does this strike you as a conversion? http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=205123840 Well, at least he's up-front about the lack of certification on his engineering. Looks tidy though. Euan 1985 300TD 5-spd

[MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123?

2009-02-26 Thread Euan
Gentlemen How does this strike you as a conversion? http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=205123840 Well, at least he's up-front about the lack of certification on his engineering. Looks tidy though. Euan 1985 300TD 5-spd manual 214K mi CHCH NZ ___ http:/