[W126 Coupe] Headliner heartache

[Ronny]

I fully agree with your comments.
I am also lucky to have such a mechanic.
Maybe we can put a list of good mechanics together and ask the administrator 
to add that to the mbcoupes site.

Ronny
1987 560 SEC
1984 300 SD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Barclay" <dcbarclay at monmouth.com>
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 5:59 PM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Headliner heartache


> Hello everyone,
> I read with great regrets about work done on our cars by butchers.
> I can only say that I'm a pretty careful mechanic and that after some 
> experience with older cars, - one must be very careful about disassembly 
> and re-assembly of certain items.
> I've worked on cars back to the 1940's. If I get into a bind and have a 
> question I'll make every effort to research the problem before tearing it 
> apart.
> I think it's important we search out the absolute best experts and 
> mechanics we can find before we entrust our cars to them.
> The initial cost of the best experience can quickly be overshadowed by 
> some serious damage done by an amateur.
> Remember also, - the experts on 126's are dwindling. Time is passing 
> quickly and the newest 126's are 15 years old.
> Ironically I have had very good experience with my local MB dealer, 
> Contemporary Motor Cars in Little Silver, New Jersey. They have a mechanic 
> there that just adores 126's and every job I've sent there has been a 
> success, and - with no "extras", - "you also need this" and so forth. I 
> seem the get an honest answer every time.
> The bottom line is: Try to know what you need and find the best 
> technician.
> Dave Barclay, New Jersey
>
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