Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-16 Thread Tim Crone
On Oct 6, 2013 4:14 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Looks like the palomino in my 91 350SDL; 2 sets of 'em went with it to Chapel Hill with Tim. Yep, not sure the 126 mats fit in the 123 though. I thought you could read interior color off the VIN panel. I have non-original but OE mats (I

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-16 Thread Gerry Archer
Just received what appears to be genuine Mercedes mats for my '83 240D; perfect color match; $182 incl frt. makes a big difference in appearance when the drivers side doors are opened. Gerry On Oct 6, 2013 4:14 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Looks like the palomino in my 91 350SDL;

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Man that seems expensive Sent from my iPhone On Oct 16, 2013, at 12:18 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Just received what appears to be genuine Mercedes mats for my '83 240D; perfect color match; $182 incl frt. makes a big difference in appearance when the drivers side

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-16 Thread Dan Penoff
Figure that the really nice thick color coordinated MB ones were over $100 10 years ago and that is probably about right. The point is that they were pretty much a one time purchase if you took good care of them. Money well spent. Dan On Oct 16, 2013, at 2:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-16 Thread Chris James
That's great, glad they worked out for you! :-) On 10/16/2013 2:11 PM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com Date: 10/16/2013 1:18 PM Just received what appears to be genuine Mercedes mats for my '83 240D; perfect color match; $182 incl frt.

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-16 Thread Gerry Archer
It is, but the car is in such good condition inside and out, I figured it would only add to its value. I've had some significant offers for it, possibly because it's stick-shift, manual climate control, crank-up windows, and it's general condition. Thought about it, but what could I buy to

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-16 Thread Gary Hurst
these cars can be quite valuable. not that long ago, asking 2 grand for a mint one might get you laughed at, but the nice ones that are left are fetching some good money On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 3:47 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: It is, but the car is in such good condition

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-16 Thread WILTON
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D Figure that the really nice thick color coordinated MB ones were over $100 10 years ago and that is probably about right. The point is that they were pretty much a one time purchase if you took good care of them. Money well spent. Dan On Oct 16, 2013

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-14 Thread Curt Raymond
$200 new for all 4. -Curt Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 17:59:00 -0400 From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D Message-ID: 478B1527216E41B39E9AA48D4445B748@PC466116028214 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-14 Thread Gerry Archer
I paid about $170 incl. shipping for a full set of what are supposed to be genuine Mercedes. If the color doesn't match the upholstery, I'll send them back and buy yours. Gerry From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Mine are fairly worn but not too bad. Some oil had spilled on one but I got

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-11 Thread Curt Raymond
What color? I have a decent set of tan MB ones I'd sell for a fraction of the original price... -Curt Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2013 18:02:51 -0400 From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D Message-ID

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-11 Thread Gerry Archer
of the original price... -Curt Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2013 18:02:51 -0400 From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D Message-ID: 33A6E34479B6411CAC66648F74CCD67B@PC466116028214 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-06 Thread Gerry Archer
Couldn't find a website for true Mercedes mats. All sorts of websites claiming to be at all sorts of prices, but were probably copies. Gerry From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com Does Mercedes still sell the really nice carpeted mats like they used to? They weren't that expensive considering the

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-06 Thread Chris James
World Upholstery has custom mats in the original Feintuft material: http://www.worlduph.com/others/plush_floor_mat/ What appear to be quality custom Coco mats: http://www.cocomats.com/ And Look what an eBay search pulled up! Original Mercedes-Benz New Floor Mats W123, 300D, 300TD,

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-06 Thread Gerry Archer
Thanks, Chris! I should be able to find some here. Got a question about the Mercedes floor mats on Ebay. I've heard my wife (who passed away) call the inside and outside of the '83 240D biege color. The Ebay mats below are palomino. Looked palomino up on the 'net and it seems the color can

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Beige in MB interiors is Palomino. Peter ___ http://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] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-06 Thread WILTON
'Looks like the palomino in my 91 350SDL; 2 sets of 'em went with it to Chapel Hill with Tim. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2013 3:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Front mats

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-06 Thread Chris James
Both beige palomino (MB-Tex/Leather/Velour) upholstery was available on the later W123's. Highly unlikely that you have leather or velour, so look for code 154 (palomino Tex) or 155 (beige Tex) on the radiator cross member build plate. Mercedes Benz 1983 MB-Tex, Leather Velour Upholsteries

[MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-05 Thread Gerry Archer
Who sells well fitting, long lasting front mats for '83 140D? Gary? Anyone? Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-05 Thread Mountain Man
Gerry wrote: ...'83 140D?... We have an '83 240D. Otherwise, try the manufacturer. ?140D? - I like it. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-05 Thread dseretakis
Buy cocomats. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 5, 2013, at 6:02 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Who sells well fitting, long lasting front mats for '83 140D? Gary? Anyone? Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-05 Thread Gary Hurst
i had original cocomats. they were fairly useless. the new ones are better? i'm just so not a trim guy mentally but, obviously, i'll look into whether anyone i deal with has anything to say about floor mats On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 7:11 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Buy cocomats. Sent

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-05 Thread Gerry Archer
- Original Message - From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2013 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D Gerry wrote: ...'83 140D?... We have an '83 240D. Otherwise, try the manufacturer

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-05 Thread Gerry Archer
- Original Message - From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com i had original cocomats. they were fairly useless. the new ones are better? i'm just so not a trim guy mentally but, obviously, i'll look into whether anyone i deal with has anything to say about floor mats *Thanks, Gary.

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-05 Thread Dan Penoff
Does Mercedes still sell the really nice carpeted mats like they used to? They weren't that expensive considering the quality. On Oct 5, 2013, at 7:44 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com i had original cocomats. they were fairly

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
WOW the rare 140d, I am not sure if those are available anymore Sent from my iPhone On Oct 5, 2013, at 5:02 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Who sells well fitting, long lasting front mats for '83 140D? Gary? Anyone? Thanks, Gerry ___

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-05 Thread Gary Hurst
you can get an indonesian market one On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 8:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: WOW the rare 140d, I am not sure if those are available anymore Sent from my iPhone On Oct 5, 2013, at 5:02 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Who sells well

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-05 Thread Dwight Giles
I got a set for 123 sedan a year or so ago. Much nicer than cocoa. I use rubber ones in winter here in New England. Last I knew you had to buy full set of 4 of the nice logo ones. Dwight ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives