[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 46, Issue 40
Kelly Frink
560sec at comcast.net
Fri Jun 20 10:08:18 EDT 2008
Hi Rudy
Just wanted to say HI
Could everyone please send Rudy a email
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TOP ALL MALINGS
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> 1. Re: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 46, Issue 38 (jflyer2 at aim.com)
> 2. Re: Suspect pressure switch issue on the receiver dryer
> (Dick Spellman)
> 3. Phoenix Relay Set-Up (Dick Spellman)
> 4. Re: mud flaps (Kelly Frink)
> 5. Re: mud flaps (Dick Spellman)
> 6. Re: mud flaps (Kelly Frink)
> 7. Re: mud flaps (Dick Spellman)
> 8. Re: mud flaps (Kelly Frink)
> 9. Re: mud flaps (Dick Spellman)
> 10. Re: mud flaps (Kelly Frink)
> 11. Re: mud flaps (Dick Spellman)
> 12. Re: mud flaps (Kelly Frink)
> 13. Re: mud flaps (Markus Meyer)
> 14. Re: mud flaps (Dick Spellman)
> 15. Re: mud flaps (Kelly Frink)
> 16. Re: mud flaps (Kelly Frink)
> 17. Re: mud flaps (Dick Spellman)
> 18. Re: mud flaps (Kelly Frink)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:07:41 -0400
> From: jflyer2 at aim.com
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 46, Issue 38
> To: edward at drakon.us, mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Message-ID: <8CAA056E1AC9D88-F54-262E at webmail-db07.sysops.aol.com>
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> Some people astonishingly show a profound lack of
>
>
>
> COMMON F_CKING SENSE!
>
> Jeez what an idiot. Maybe by sending his "do not send" emails, he doesn't
> take time to read the answers. Common sense, duh.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Edward Chin <gdrakon at gmail.com>
> To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists' <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Sent: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:35 am
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>
>
>
> It amazes me how many people think the internet and computers work...Like
> maybe someone is retyping all these emails to resend out to the list...so
> if
> he staggers his texts in a pretty way, the person sending him the emails
> is
> more likely to reply?
>
> Furthermore, if there was a PROBLEM with the system, he could have asked
> nicely first.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Rudy
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> STOP
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:38:24 -0400
> From: Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Suspect pressure switch issue on the
> receiver dryer
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> Hi Markus and for the lists benefit (maybe),
>
> That 2 pages of the manual was of help. The pressure switch is open
> until sufficient pressure is reached then it's supposed to be closed
> permitting this one leg of the compressor circuit to be closed at all
> times. I simply jumped the two leads on the harness after running the
> prescribed tests in the manual first. Placing the jumper engaged the
> compressor clutch and I was able to complete the fill to correct low and
> high side pressures and confirm the system had no other issues based on
> the values obtained.
>
> Put the caps on the service ports and road tested for 15 minutes
> obtaining 45 F then added a tad more refrigerant and got a steady 40F at
> the vents. I was in process of removing the service port cap on the
> high side when I heard a gas release as the cap came free and noted a
> deposit of dye. I had wiped this whole area clean on the button up.
> *So, the NEW R-134 high side service port schrader valve is a piece of
> crap.* I'll have to evacuate the darned system all over again to
> replace this one port which will slowly allow all of the refrigerant to
> escape if I do not make the repair.
>
> Anyway, I figure I will get down to 38-40F no problems based on the
> earlier tests once the port is replaced. So, for anyone doing a fill
> there may be a remote chance that you will need to jumper the pressure
> switch leads in order to get the compressor clutch to engage and
> complete a fill. This was the first time I have encountered this and it
> may be that the new pressure switch is a bit too high. I'll know soon
> enough since I now have to repeat the entire process.
>
> Regards,
>
> Dick
>
> Markus Meyer wrote:
>> Dick
>>
>> Maybe this will help? Is this car an 86, I may have another file that
>> will help if this one doesn't...
>>
>> Good luck,
>>
>> Markus Meyer
>> mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com <mailto:mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com>
>> www.meyerprobateproperties.com <http://www.meyerprobateproperties.com>
>> Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC
>>
>> 484-919-9762
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Suspect pressure switch issue on the receiver
>> dryer
>> From: Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>
>> Date: Tue, June 17, 2008 5:58 pm
>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>>
>> Hi Jonathan:
>>
>> Got everything buttoned up, vac'd things down, started the load with
>> R-134 and stopped when high side static pressure hit 100lbs at 80F.
>> Compressor would not kick in! I suspect it's the new pressure
>> sensor on
>> the new r/d since that is the only wiring I removed and then
>> re-attached. The other sensor with leads is for the fan on/off
>> based on
>> temp if that's correct. But, I don't use this switch where I have the
>> relay to kick the fan when the compressor clutch engages as per Stu
>> Ritter. Been working fine that way for years.
>>
>> Questions.
>> Anyway to test that pressure switch?
>> Is it normally open (N.O.) or normally closed (N.C.) when it reads
>> pressures as OKAY?
>> Is this switch reading both high and low or just low pressure when it
>> actuates?
>>
>> With this bit of info I can either remove a lead opening a closed
>> circuit or jumper the two leads to close an open circuit. Then I will
>> proceed with the fill procedure once again. Kinda need to know how
>> the
>> switch performs before I load more refrigerant in the system.
>>
>> Any info will be of help.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Dick
>>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:48:19 -0400
> From: Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Phoenix Relay Set-Up
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID: <485AE233.3070701 at verizon.net>
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> If anyone is interested,
>
> I have photos and mapped the hook-up needed for a Denso compressor to
> always run the aux fan circuit so long as AC is selected. I'm doing the
> write-up this weekend for Jonathan and sending him the relay I use for
> this purpose as a thank you for all his techy and parts support. This
> is my third hot weather set-up of this kind. It was originally
> prescribed by Stu Ritter and I have just given it the nick-name Phoenix
> because it's always steammy there in the summer months.
>
> Amazingly, the coolant temp never leaves the top of the 80C indicator on
> these M103 motors with this set-up and this naturally assumes all other
> components are in good service order like visco, tstat, radiator, water
> pump, belt tension and so on.
>
> Take care and stay cool.
>
> Dick
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:20:06 -0400
> From: "Kelly Frink" <560sec at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID: <001201c8d263$03607ef0$0a217cd0$@net>
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>
> Hi all
>
> Any thoughts on mud flaps- needed? -Will look bad? Ect.
>
> Thanks Kelly
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:29:09 -0400
> From: Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> Kelly Frink wrote:
>> Hi all
>>
>> Any thoughts on mud flaps- needed? -Will look bad? Ect.
>>
>> Thanks Kelly
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>
>>
> Kelly, bad idea. They only serve to accumulate salt, mud, etc and start
> a rot process right where you plant them. Aesthetically not a fit for
> any MB in my opinion.
>
> Wherever you place a screw in fenders, body panels, etc...as in the
> chrome fender strips many apply, you will inevitably have rust. So, no
> to both.
>
> By the way, there are rubber inserts that protect the rear fender wells
> where the bumper joins the body to prevent debris entering the rear
> fender vent area and rail support for rear bumpers. These are simply
> pressed in place on a grooved channel. No screws, all rubber. So you
> already have a sort of rear rubber mud protective cover in place on your
> MB.
>
> Regards,
>
> Dick
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:33:31 -0400
> From: "Kelly Frink" <560sec at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID: <001301c8d264$e2b5b1a0$a82114e0$@net>
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>
> Ok that answered that. I should be working on getting my wiring right
> first
> anyway. Thanks Kelly
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:29 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>
> Kelly Frink wrote:
>> Hi all
>>
>> Any thoughts on mud flaps- needed? -Will look bad? Ect.
>>
>> Thanks Kelly
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>
>>
> Kelly, bad idea. They only serve to accumulate salt, mud, etc and start
> a rot process right where you plant them. Aesthetically not a fit for
> any MB in my opinion.
>
> Wherever you place a screw in fenders, body panels, etc...as in the
> chrome fender strips many apply, you will inevitably have rust. So, no
> to both.
>
> By the way, there are rubber inserts that protect the rear fender wells
> where the bumper joins the body to prevent debris entering the rear
> fender vent area and rail support for rear bumpers. These are simply
> pressed in place on a grooved channel. No screws, all rubber. So you
> already have a sort of rear rubber mud protective cover in place on your
> MB.
>
> Regards,
>
> Dick
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG.
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> 8:00 AM
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:35:53 -0400
> From: Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID: <485AED59.7090302 at verizon.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"
>
> Oh, for wiring, start with a pint of Killian's then no matter what turns
> up it doesn't much matter.
>
> Dick
>
> Kelly Frink wrote:
>> Ok that answered that. I should be working on getting my wiring right
>> first
>> anyway. Thanks Kelly
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
>> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
>> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:29 PM
>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all
>>>
>>> Any thoughts on mud flaps- needed? -Will look bad? Ect.
>>>
>>> Thanks Kelly
>>>
>>> The MB Coupes Website!
>>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> Kelly, bad idea. They only serve to accumulate salt, mud, etc and start
>> a rot process right where you plant them. Aesthetically not a fit for
>> any MB in my opinion.
>>
>> Wherever you place a screw in fenders, body panels, etc...as in the
>> chrome fender strips many apply, you will inevitably have rust. So, no
>> to both.
>>
>> By the way, there are rubber inserts that protect the rear fender wells
>> where the bumper joins the body to prevent debris entering the rear
>> fender vent area and rail support for rear bumpers. These are simply
>> pressed in place on a grooved channel. No screws, all rubber. So you
>> already have a sort of rear rubber mud protective cover in place on your
>> MB.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Dick
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG.
>> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1509 - Release Date: 6/19/2008
>> 8:00 AM
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> Message: 8
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:55:15 -0400
> From: "Kelly Frink" <560sec at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> With my cars wiring I think I need 20 Pints of Vodka. I was cleaning the
> rear seats this past weekend and as I remove the back seats the wiring
> under
> them is melted.
>
>
>
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:36 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>
>
>
> Oh, for wiring, start with a pint of Killian's then no matter what turns
> up
> it doesn't much matter.
>
> Dick
>
> Kelly Frink wrote:
>
> Ok that answered that. I should be working on getting my wiring right
> first
> anyway. Thanks Kelly
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:29 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>
> Kelly Frink wrote:
>
>
> Hi all
>
> Any thoughts on mud flaps- needed? -Will look bad? Ect.
>
> Thanks Kelly
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
>
>
>
> Kelly, bad idea. They only serve to accumulate salt, mud, etc and start
> a rot process right where you plant them. Aesthetically not a fit for
> any MB in my opinion.
>
> Wherever you place a screw in fenders, body panels, etc...as in the
> chrome fender strips many apply, you will inevitably have rust. So, no
> to both.
>
> By the way, there are rubber inserts that protect the rear fender wells
> where the bumper joins the body to prevent debris entering the rear
> fender vent area and rail support for rear bumpers. These are simply
> pressed in place on a grooved channel. No screws, all rubber. So you
> already have a sort of rear rubber mud protective cover in place on your
> MB.
>
> Regards,
>
> Dick
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG.
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> 8:00 AM
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> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
>
>
>
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
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> Message: 9
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:30:23 -0400
> From: Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID: <485AFA1F.6040400 at verizon.net>
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> Kelly,
>
> Was this car flooded at any point? Or was it a dead short in the
> harness somewhere? Are those rear seats heated? BTW, my questions and
> perhaps answers will become less helpful as i complete my second pint of
> Killian's. I've a sutures mending on two locations and I'm not one for
> pain pills you see.
>
> The Boston Celtics have played some good basketball for you sports fans
> out there.
>
> Dick
> in the Btown frenzie along with Bill P.
>
> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>> With my cars wiring I think I need 20 Pints of Vodka. I was cleaning
>> the rear seats this past weekend and as I remove the back seats the
>> wiring under them is melted.
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Dick Spellman
>> *Sent:* Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:36 PM
>> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>>
>>
>> Oh, for wiring, start with a pint of Killian's then no matter what
>> turns up it doesn't much matter.
>>
>> Dick
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>> Ok that answered that. I should be working on getting my wiring right
>> first
>> anyway. Thanks Kelly
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com>
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
>> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
>> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:29 PM
>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hi all
>>
>>
>>
>> Any thoughts on mud flaps- needed? -Will look bad? Ect.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks Kelly
>>
>>
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>>
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>>
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Kelly, bad idea. They only serve to accumulate salt, mud, etc and start
>> a rot process right where you plant them. Aesthetically not a fit for
>> any MB in my opinion.
>>
>> Wherever you place a screw in fenders, body panels, etc...as in the
>> chrome fender strips many apply, you will inevitably have rust. So, no
>> to both.
>>
>> By the way, there are rubber inserts that protect the rear fender wells
>> where the bumper joins the body to prevent debris entering the rear
>> fender vent area and rail support for rear bumpers. These are simply
>> pressed in place on a grooved channel. No screws, all rubber. So you
>> already have a sort of rear rubber mud protective cover in place on your
>> MB.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Dick
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG.
>> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1509 - Release Date: 6/19/2008
>> 8:00 AM
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG.
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>> 6/19/2008 8:00 AM
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>>
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>
>
>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:45:02 -0400
> From: "Kelly Frink" <560sec at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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>
> Yes you are right it was a flood car many years ago and I knew this when I
> bought the car for $2400 and I now have about $13,000 into it too late to
> turn back now. Hey it looks good
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:30 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>
> Kelly,
>
> Was this car flooded at any point? Or was it a dead short in the
> harness somewhere? Are those rear seats heated? BTW, my questions and
> perhaps answers will become less helpful as i complete my second pint of
> Killian's. I've a sutures mending on two locations and I'm not one for
> pain pills you see.
>
> The Boston Celtics have played some good basketball for you sports fans
> out there.
>
> Dick
> in the Btown frenzie along with Bill P.
>
> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>> With my cars wiring I think I need 20 Pints of Vodka. I was cleaning
>> the rear seats this past weekend and as I remove the back seats the
>> wiring under them is melted.
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Dick Spellman
>> *Sent:* Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:36 PM
>> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>>
>>
>> Oh, for wiring, start with a pint of Killian's then no matter what
>> turns up it doesn't much matter.
>>
>> Dick
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>> Ok that answered that. I should be working on getting my wiring right
> first
>> anyway. Thanks Kelly
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com>
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
>> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
>> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:29 PM
>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hi all
>>
>>
>>
>> Any thoughts on mud flaps- needed? -Will look bad? Ect.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks Kelly
>>
>>
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>>
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>>
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Kelly, bad idea. They only serve to accumulate salt, mud, etc and start
>> a rot process right where you plant them. Aesthetically not a fit for
>> any MB in my opinion.
>>
>> Wherever you place a screw in fenders, body panels, etc...as in the
>> chrome fender strips many apply, you will inevitably have rust. So, no
>> to both.
>>
>> By the way, there are rubber inserts that protect the rear fender wells
>> where the bumper joins the body to prevent debris entering the rear
>> fender vent area and rail support for rear bumpers. These are simply
>> pressed in place on a grooved channel. No screws, all rubber. So you
>> already have a sort of rear rubber mud protective cover in place on your
>> MB.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Dick
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG.
>> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1509 - Release Date: 6/19/2008
>> 8:00 AM
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG.
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>> 6/19/2008 8:00 AM
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>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:52:14 -0400
> From: Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID: <485AFF3E.8000904 at verizon.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Well Kelly with that kind of money plowed into her, I hope she is bloody
> perfect and there are no safety issues. Yes, I think she does look darn
> good. I lost a 68 Camaro to the ocean in a storm that hit the Northeast
> many years back. Bummer as that chassis proved to be a classic.
>
> Dick
>
> Kelly Frink wrote:
>> Yes you are right it was a flood car many years ago and I knew this when
>> I
>> bought the car for $2400 and I now have about $13,000 into it too late to
>> turn back now. Hey it looks good
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
>> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
>> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:30 PM
>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>> Kelly,
>>
>> Was this car flooded at any point? Or was it a dead short in the
>> harness somewhere? Are those rear seats heated? BTW, my questions and
>> perhaps answers will become less helpful as i complete my second pint of
>> Killian's. I've a sutures mending on two locations and I'm not one for
>> pain pills you see.
>>
>> The Boston Celtics have played some good basketball for you sports fans
>> out there.
>>
>> Dick
>> in the Btown frenzie along with Bill P.
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>>> With my cars wiring I think I need 20 Pints of Vodka. I was cleaning
>>> the rear seats this past weekend and as I remove the back seats the
>>> wiring under them is melted.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Dick Spellman
>>> *Sent:* Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:36 PM
>>> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>>> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Oh, for wiring, start with a pint of Killian's then no matter what
>>> turns up it doesn't much matter.
>>>
>>> Dick
>>>
>>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>>
>>> Ok that answered that. I should be working on getting my wiring right
>>>
>> first
>>
>>> anyway. Thanks Kelly
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>>> <mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com>
>>>
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
>>
>>> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:29 PM
>>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>>
>>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi all
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Any thoughts on mud flaps- needed? -Will look bad? Ect.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks Kelly
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The MB Coupes Website!
>>>
>>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>>>
>>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Kelly, bad idea. They only serve to accumulate salt, mud, etc and start
>>> a rot process right where you plant them. Aesthetically not a fit for
>>> any MB in my opinion.
>>>
>>> Wherever you place a screw in fenders, body panels, etc...as in the
>>> chrome fender strips many apply, you will inevitably have rust. So, no
>>> to both.
>>>
>>> By the way, there are rubber inserts that protect the rear fender wells
>>> where the bumper joins the body to prevent debris entering the rear
>>> fender vent area and rail support for rear bumpers. These are simply
>>> pressed in place on a grooved channel. No screws, all rubber. So you
>>> already have a sort of rear rubber mud protective cover in place on your
>>> MB.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Dick
>>> The MB Coupes Website!
>>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>>> Checked by AVG.
>>> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1509 - Release Date:
>>> 6/19/2008
>>> 8:00 AM
>>>
>>> The MB Coupes Website!
>>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
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>>
>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:53:14 -0400
> From: "Kelly Frink" <560sec at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID: <000101c8d270$05843660$108ca320$@net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Bye the way am in FL. Tiger woods new house is just two miles away.
> 44,000,000.000 just for the land (it on a island)Jupiter island
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:30 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>
> Kelly,
>
> Was this car flooded at any point? Or was it a dead short in the
> harness somewhere? Are those rear seats heated? BTW, my questions and
> perhaps answers will become less helpful as i complete my second pint of
> Killian's. I've a sutures mending on two locations and I'm not one for
> pain pills you see.
>
> The Boston Celtics have played some good basketball for you sports fans
> out there.
>
> Dick
> in the Btown frenzie along with Bill P.
>
> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>> With my cars wiring I think I need 20 Pints of Vodka. I was cleaning
>> the rear seats this past weekend and as I remove the back seats the
>> wiring under them is melted.
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Dick Spellman
>> *Sent:* Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:36 PM
>> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>>
>>
>> Oh, for wiring, start with a pint of Killian's then no matter what
>> turns up it doesn't much matter.
>>
>> Dick
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>> Ok that answered that. I should be working on getting my wiring right
> first
>> anyway. Thanks Kelly
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com>
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
>> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
>> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:29 PM
>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hi all
>>
>>
>>
>> Any thoughts on mud flaps- needed? -Will look bad? Ect.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks Kelly
>>
>>
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>>
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>>
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Kelly, bad idea. They only serve to accumulate salt, mud, etc and start
>> a rot process right where you plant them. Aesthetically not a fit for
>> any MB in my opinion.
>>
>> Wherever you place a screw in fenders, body panels, etc...as in the
>> chrome fender strips many apply, you will inevitably have rust. So, no
>> to both.
>>
>> By the way, there are rubber inserts that protect the rear fender wells
>> where the bumper joins the body to prevent debris entering the rear
>> fender vent area and rail support for rear bumpers. These are simply
>> pressed in place on a grooved channel. No screws, all rubber. So you
>> already have a sort of rear rubber mud protective cover in place on your
>> MB.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Dick
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG.
>> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1509 - Release Date: 6/19/2008
>> 8:00 AM
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG.
>> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1509 - Release Date:
>> 6/19/2008 8:00 AM
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG.
> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1509 - Release Date: 6/19/2008
> 8:00 AM
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:54:22 -0700
> From: "Markus Meyer" <mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID:
>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:00:17 -0400
> From: Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID: <485B0121.9040605 at verizon.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> There a good (as in safe) east coast location...just up from W. Palm.
> That's my preferred airport when making the rounds for business anyway.
>
> Dick
>
>
> Kelly Frink wrote:
>> Bye the way am in FL. Tiger woods new house is just two miles away.
>> 44,000,000.000 just for the land (it on a island)Jupiter island
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
>> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
>> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:30 PM
>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>> Kelly,
>>
>> Was this car flooded at any point? Or was it a dead short in the
>> harness somewhere? Are those rear seats heated? BTW, my questions and
>> perhaps answers will become less helpful as i complete my second pint of
>> Killian's. I've a sutures mending on two locations and I'm not one for
>> pain pills you see.
>>
>> The Boston Celtics have played some good basketball for you sports fans
>> out there.
>>
>> Dick
>> in the Btown frenzie along with Bill P.
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>>> With my cars wiring I think I need 20 Pints of Vodka. I was cleaning
>>> the rear seats this past weekend and as I remove the back seats the
>>> wiring under them is melted.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Dick Spellman
>>> *Sent:* Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:36 PM
>>> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>>> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Oh, for wiring, start with a pint of Killian's then no matter what
>>> turns up it doesn't much matter.
>>>
>>> Dick
>>>
>>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>>
>>> Ok that answered that. I should be working on getting my wiring right
>>>
>> first
>>
>>> anyway. Thanks Kelly
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>>> <mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com>
>>>
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
>>
>>> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:29 PM
>>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>>
>>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi all
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Any thoughts on mud flaps- needed? -Will look bad? Ect.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks Kelly
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The MB Coupes Website!
>>>
>>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>>>
>>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Kelly, bad idea. They only serve to accumulate salt, mud, etc and start
>>> a rot process right where you plant them. Aesthetically not a fit for
>>> any MB in my opinion.
>>>
>>> Wherever you place a screw in fenders, body panels, etc...as in the
>>> chrome fender strips many apply, you will inevitably have rust. So, no
>>> to both.
>>>
>>> By the way, there are rubber inserts that protect the rear fender wells
>>> where the bumper joins the body to prevent debris entering the rear
>>> fender vent area and rail support for rear bumpers. These are simply
>>> pressed in place on a grooved channel. No screws, all rubber. So you
>>> already have a sort of rear rubber mud protective cover in place on your
>>> MB.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Dick
>>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:01:57 -0400
> From: "Kelly Frink" <560sec at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID: <000601c8d271$3d9f0bf0$b8dd23d0$@net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Yes I need most but this in way bee on
>
> me so I will need to have someone else do it. But yes thank you. Should I
> buy all new maybe just go to a MB dealer
>
>
>
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Markus Meyer
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:54 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>
>
>
> Kelly,
>
>
>
> If you need any wiring let me know. I have an 88 SEC gutted right now,
> and I mean gutted. Not much left inside, mostly wires at this point!
>
>
>
> Markus Meyer
>
> mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com
>
> www.meyerprobateproperties.com
>
> Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC
>
> 484-919-9762
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> From: "Kelly Frink" <560sec at comcast.net>
> Date: Thu, June 19, 2008 8:45 pm
> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>
> Yes you are right it was a flood car many years ago and I knew this when I
> bought the car for $2400 and I now have about $13,000 into it too late to
> turn back now. Hey it looks good
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose>
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose> ]
> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:30 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>
> Kelly,
>
> Was this car flooded at any point? Or was it a dead short in the
> harness somewhere? Are those rear seats heated? BTW, my questions and
> perhaps answers will become less helpful as i complete my second pint of
> Killian's. I've a sutures mending on two locations and I'm not one for
> pain pills you see.
>
> The Boston Celtics have played some good basketball for you sports fans
> out there.
>
> Dick
> in the Btown frenzie along with Bill P.
>
> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>> With my cars wiring I think I need 20 Pints of Vodka. I was cleaning
>> the rear seats this past weekend and as I remove the back seats the
>> wiring under them is melted.
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose>
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose> ] *On Behalf Of
>> *Dick Spellman
>> *Sent:* Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:36 PM
>> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>>
>>
>> Oh, for wiring, start with a pint of Killian's then no matter what
>> turns up it doesn't much matter.
>>
>> Dick
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>> Ok that answered that. I should be working on getting my wiring right
> first
>> anyway. Thanks Kelly
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose>
>> <mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose> >
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose> ]
>> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
>> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:29 PM
>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hi all
>>
>>
>>
>> Any thoughts on mud flaps- needed? -Will look bad? Ect.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks Kelly
>>
>>
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>>
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>>
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Kelly, bad idea. They only serve to accumulate salt, mud, etc and start
>> a rot process right where you plant them. Aesthetically not a fit for
>> any MB in my opinion.
>>
>> Wherever you place a screw in fenders, body panels, etc...as in the
>> chrome fender strips many apply, you will inevitably have rust. So, no
>> to both.
>>
>> By the way, there are rubber inserts that protect the rear fender wells
>> where the bumper joins the body to prevent debris entering the rear
>> fender vent area and rail support for rear bumpers. These are simply
>> pressed in place on a grooved channel. No screws, all rubber. So you
>> already have a sort of rear rubber mud protective cover in place on your
>> MB.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Dick
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG.
>> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1509 - Release Date: 6/19/2008
>> 8:00 AM
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG.
>> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1509 - Release Date:
>> 6/19/2008 8:00 AM
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>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
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> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG.
> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1509 - Release Date: 6/19/2008
> 8:00 AM
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> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
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> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:04:19 -0400
> From: "Kelly Frink" <560sec at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> Where are you?
>
>
>
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Markus Meyer
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:54 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>
>
>
> Kelly,
>
>
>
> If you need any wiring let me know. I have an 88 SEC gutted right now,
> and I mean gutted. Not much left inside, mostly wires at this point!
>
>
>
> Markus Meyer
>
> mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com
>
> www.meyerprobateproperties.com
>
> Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC
>
> 484-919-9762
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> From: "Kelly Frink" <560sec at comcast.net>
> Date: Thu, June 19, 2008 8:45 pm
> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>
> Yes you are right it was a flood car many years ago and I knew this when I
> bought the car for $2400 and I now have about $13,000 into it too late to
> turn back now. Hey it looks good
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose>
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose> ]
> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:30 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>
> Kelly,
>
> Was this car flooded at any point? Or was it a dead short in the
> harness somewhere? Are those rear seats heated? BTW, my questions and
> perhaps answers will become less helpful as i complete my second pint of
> Killian's. I've a sutures mending on two locations and I'm not one for
> pain pills you see.
>
> The Boston Celtics have played some good basketball for you sports fans
> out there.
>
> Dick
> in the Btown frenzie along with Bill P.
>
> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>> With my cars wiring I think I need 20 Pints of Vodka. I was cleaning
>> the rear seats this past weekend and as I remove the back seats the
>> wiring under them is melted.
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose>
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose> ] *On Behalf Of
>> *Dick Spellman
>> *Sent:* Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:36 PM
>> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>>
>>
>> Oh, for wiring, start with a pint of Killian's then no matter what
>> turns up it doesn't much matter.
>>
>> Dick
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>> Ok that answered that. I should be working on getting my wiring right
> first
>> anyway. Thanks Kelly
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose>
>> <mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose> >
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose> ]
>> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
>> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:29 PM
>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hi all
>>
>>
>>
>> Any thoughts on mud flaps- needed? -Will look bad? Ect.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks Kelly
>>
>>
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>>
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>>
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
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>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Kelly, bad idea. They only serve to accumulate salt, mud, etc and start
>> a rot process right where you plant them. Aesthetically not a fit for
>> any MB in my opinion.
>>
>> Wherever you place a screw in fenders, body panels, etc...as in the
>> chrome fender strips many apply, you will inevitably have rust. So, no
>> to both.
>>
>> By the way, there are rubber inserts that protect the rear fender wells
>> where the bumper joins the body to prevent debris entering the rear
>> fender vent area and rail support for rear bumpers. These are simply
>> pressed in place on a grooved channel. No screws, all rubber. So you
>> already have a sort of rear rubber mud protective cover in place on your
>> MB.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Dick
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> Message: 17
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:10:55 -0400
> From: Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> Kelly,
>
> No to the dealer. Find a reputable independent. If you want someone to
> really give things a going over and look under the covers for any other
> surprises, I'd drive that baby up to Jonathan's shop and leave it there
> for a while. I wish that guy lived closer as it's clear he cuts no
> corners and does a superb job on these MB's.
>
> Just a thought. I probably sound like the chorus for that guy but, hey
> I've gutted and totally renovated several MB's now using him as a supply
> source and as a technical source. I still have all my hair and several
> beautiful MB's as a result.
>
> Dick
>
> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>> Yes I need most but this in way bee on
>>
>> me so I will need to have someone else do it. But yes thank you.
>> Should I buy all new maybe just go to a MB dealer
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Markus Meyer
>> *Sent:* Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:54 PM
>> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>>
>>
>> Kelly,
>>
>>
>>
>> If you need any wiring let me know. I have an 88 SEC gutted right
>> now, and I mean gutted. Not much left inside, mostly wires at this
>> point!
>>
>>
>>
>> Markus Meyer
>>
>> mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com <mailto:mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com>
>>
>> www.meyerprobateproperties.com <http://www.meyerprobateproperties.com>
>>
>> Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC
>>
>> 484-919-9762
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>> From: "Kelly Frink" <560sec at comcast.net>
>> Date: Thu, June 19, 2008 8:45 pm
>> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>>
>> Yes you are right it was a flood car many years ago and I knew
>> this when I
>> bought the car for $2400 and I now have about $13,000 into it too
>> late to
>> turn back now. Hey it looks good
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose>
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose>]
>> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
>> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:30 PM
>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>> Kelly,
>>
>> Was this car flooded at any point? Or was it a dead short in the
>> harness somewhere? Are those rear seats heated? BTW, my questions and
>> perhaps answers will become less helpful as i complete my second
>> pint of
>> Killian's. I've a sutures mending on two locations and I'm not one
>> for
>> pain pills you see.
>>
>> The Boston Celtics have played some good basketball for you sports
>> fans
>> out there.
>>
>> Dick
>> in the Btown frenzie along with Bill P.
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>> >
>> > With my cars wiring I think I need 20 Pints of Vodka. I was
>> cleaning
>> > the rear seats this past weekend and as I remove the back seats the
>> > wiring under them is melted.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose>
>> > [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose>] *On Behalf
>> Of *Dick Spellman
>> > *Sent:* Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:36 PM
>> > *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> > *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Oh, for wiring, start with a pint of Killian's then no matter what
>> > turns up it doesn't much matter.
>> >
>> > Dick
>> >
>> > Kelly Frink wrote:
>> >
>> > Ok that answered that. I should be working on getting my wiring
>> right
>> first
>> > anyway. Thanks Kelly
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose>
>> <mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose>>
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> <http://email.secureserver.net/pcompose.php#Compose>]
>> > On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
>> > Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:29 PM
>> > To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>> >
>> > Kelly Frink wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > Hi all
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Any thoughts on mud flaps- needed? -Will look bad? Ect.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks Kelly
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > The MB Coupes Website!
>> >
>> > W126 SEC Mailing List
>> >
>> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Kelly, bad idea. They only serve to accumulate salt, mud, etc
>> and start
>> > a rot process right where you plant them. Aesthetically not a
>> fit for
>> > any MB in my opinion.
>> >
>> > Wherever you place a screw in fenders, body panels, etc...as in the
>> > chrome fender strips many apply, you will inevitably have rust.
>> So, no
>> > to both.
>> >
>> > By the way, there are rubber inserts that protect the rear
>> fender wells
>> > where the bumper joins the body to prevent debris entering the rear
>> > fender vent area and rail support for rear bumpers. These are
>> simply
>> > pressed in place on a grooved channel. No screws, all rubber. So
>> you
>> > already have a sort of rear rubber mud protective cover in place
>> on your
>> > MB.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> >
>> > Dick
>> > The MB Coupes Website!
>> > W126 SEC Mailing List
>> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>> > No virus found in this incoming message.
>> > Checked by AVG.
>> > Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1509 - Release Date:
>> 6/19/2008
>> > 8:00 AM
>> >
>> > The MB Coupes Website!
>> > W126 SEC Mailing List
>> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
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>> >
>>
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>> >
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> Message: 18
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:12:04 -0400
> From: "Kelly Frink" <560sec at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> What do you mean a good location. I am 37 mile north of WBPI I dive it
> every day
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:00 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>
> There a good (as in safe) east coast location...just up from W. Palm.
> That's my preferred airport when making the rounds for business anyway.
>
> Dick
>
>
> Kelly Frink wrote:
>> Bye the way am in FL. Tiger woods new house is just two miles away.
>> 44,000,000.000 just for the land (it on a island)Jupiter island
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
>> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
>> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:30 PM
>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>
>> Kelly,
>>
>> Was this car flooded at any point? Or was it a dead short in the
>> harness somewhere? Are those rear seats heated? BTW, my questions and
>> perhaps answers will become less helpful as i complete my second pint of
>> Killian's. I've a sutures mending on two locations and I'm not one for
>> pain pills you see.
>>
>> The Boston Celtics have played some good basketball for you sports fans
>> out there.
>>
>> Dick
>> in the Btown frenzie along with Bill P.
>>
>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>
>>> With my cars wiring I think I need 20 Pints of Vodka. I was cleaning
>>> the rear seats this past weekend and as I remove the back seats the
>>> wiring under them is melted.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Dick Spellman
>>> *Sent:* Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:36 PM
>>> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>>> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Oh, for wiring, start with a pint of Killian's then no matter what
>>> turns up it doesn't much matter.
>>>
>>> Dick
>>>
>>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>>
>>> Ok that answered that. I should be working on getting my wiring right
>>>
>> first
>>
>>> anyway. Thanks Kelly
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> <mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com>
>>>
>> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
>>
>>> On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:29 PM
>>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
>>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] mud flaps
>>>
>>> Kelly Frink wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi all
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Any thoughts on mud flaps- needed? -Will look bad? Ect.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks Kelly
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The MB Coupes Website!
>>>
>>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>>>
>>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Kelly, bad idea. They only serve to accumulate salt, mud, etc and start
>>> a rot process right where you plant them. Aesthetically not a fit for
>>> any MB in my opinion.
>>>
>>> Wherever you place a screw in fenders, body panels, etc...as in the
>>> chrome fender strips many apply, you will inevitably have rust. So, no
>>> to both.
>>>
>>> By the way, there are rubber inserts that protect the rear fender wells
>>> where the bumper joins the body to prevent debris entering the rear
>>> fender vent area and rail support for rear bumpers. These are simply
>>> pressed in place on a grooved channel. No screws, all rubber. So you
>>> already have a sort of rear rubber mud protective cover in place on your
>>> MB.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Dick
>>>
>
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> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
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>
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