[W126 Coupe] Re: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 23, Issue 19
Sal Focone
tarpon12 at optonline.net
Sun Oct 1 10:58:08 EDT 2006
Anyone selling 1991sec?
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> 1. RE: Licence plate help (Michael S Cosby)
> 2. Re: Fast & The Furious (Ronny Geenen)
> 3. Re: Japanese cars (Ronny Geenen)
> 4. Re: Adjust steering box? (Dick Spellman)
> 5. Re: Why i Am Selling my 380 SEC (Dawid Loubser)
> 6. Tyred of Tyres (Robert Karl Stonjek)
> 7. Model designation plaque (Richard Hesek)
> 8. Re: Model designation plaque (Jonathan Hodgman)
> 9. StarFest Las Vegas? (Mike R.)
> 10. Re: Model designation plaque (Doug Gavin)
> 11. Re: Fuel pmp making noise , no fuel pump problems but
> speaking of 85 SECs (Doug Gavin)
> 12. Re: Fuel pmp making noise , no fuel pump problems butspeaking
> of 85 SECs (Iain Gunn)
> 13. RE: StarFest Las Vegas? (jawhite)
> 14. Carfax (Vedat Iplikci)
> 15. Fw: Carfax (Vedat Iplikci)
> 16. 16" BORBET WHEELS w/KUMHO's DEEPDISH relisted on eBay (Franco)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:28:04 -0600
> From: "Michael S Cosby" <michael.cosby at state.co.us>
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Licence plate help
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> Have you considered a paint ball gun?
>
>>>> "Shayegan, Richard" <rishayegan at davidson.edu> 09/27/06 5:50 AM >>>
> It would still be a violation of the DPPA to do it the way Frank
> suggests. DPPA is part of the United States Annotated Code, and I
> don't
> know about you, but I'm not a big fan of federal prison.
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Mister McGoo
> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 2:06 AM
> To: Franco
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Licence plate help
>
>
> Franco,
>
> Sorry, my mistake.
>
> Around here the civil servants at Motor Vehicles are prohibited to
> give
> out such information.
>
> They might ask you why you didn't leave a note. No pen? Can't write?
> Suffered a concussion? They might advise you next time to call the
> police and they would leave a note on your behalf. Or they might ask
> you for some identification and details of the incident.
>
> They don't know.... you could be a lunatic husband looking to neuter
> the guy you almost caught poking your wife last night.
>
> But of course, different States have different rules.
>
> (I mean about privacy policies, not about poking your wife.)
>
> Good luck, Bellamy
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
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> Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:26:03 -0700
> From: dusktilldawn at cox.net
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Licence plate help
>
>
> To Mister McGoo
> You do not confess to the police .... You call the DMV (DEPARTMENT OF
> MOTOR VEHICLE)
>
> Sincerely, Frank
>
>
> Great Idea?
>
> You're going to CONFESS to the police that you damaged this guy's
> BMW??
> The police won't give you HIS name, they will likely call this guy and
> give him YOUR name and number just to help the BMW owner. THAT doesn't
> violate anybody's privacy. THEN what do you do? Tell the police that
> you
> were lying? You'll likely end up paying for a new BMW paint job!
>
> But you're right about one thing, you will eventually find out his
> name.
>
> Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:33:20 -0700From: :
> mbcoupes at mbcoupes.comSubject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Licence plate help
>
> Okay this is what you do....
> Call the DMV tell them you had damaged his car backing out of the
> parking lot and after waiting almost an hour
> You had to leave .... Then give them the license plate number and ask
> if
> they could supply you with the name of the owner
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:33:45 -0700
> From: "Ronny Geenen" <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Fast & The Furious
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> That is the same with a Mercedes in comparing with theJaps.
> You always have to pay more for an establish class.
>
> Ronny Geenen
> 1987 560 SEC
> Glendora, California
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jonathan Hodgman
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 7:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Fast & The Furious
>
>
> If I wasn't so busy w/ everyone elses cars I'd be a Lot further! I'm
> hoping to sit down and really have it over the winter when things are
> Slow.
>
> Duc's are great but they're $$ as well...can't beat a jap bike for bang
> for the buck:)
>
> Jonathan
>
>
>
> On 9/27/06, Ronny Geenen <ronny.geenen at verizon.net> wrote:
> You do want to here, but I prefer a Ducatti over all those japanese
> bikes.
>
> Ronny
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: chris schafer
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 7:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Fast & The Furious
>
>
> I have a deal with them. I ignore them when I am in my car and they
> ignore me when I am on my bike.
>
> For the money it might cost you to rebuild your engine and tranny you
> can have a new Kawasaki ZX1400. 9.5 seconds in the quarter and 186MPH
> right off the showroom floor.
>
> And please let's not here about Japanese motorcycles not having any
> character or quality or lacking in some other way.
>
> CS
> 560SEC
> GSX1100G
> >
> > Have you guys noticed that we are not the fast ones anymore
> > It seems every new car coming out now has more horsepower and is
> quicker than our coupes
> > Even with my differential upgrade and no cats my 560 SEC just
> cannot keep up anymore
> > Got my ass kicked by a madza 8 something this morning and last week
> I thought it would nice
> > To race against some Fast & the Furious look-alike .... Must have
> picked the wrong Honda & Nissan
> > That night ..... Both left me in the dust....
> >
> > Time to buy the SLK ..... LOL
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > sincerely,
> > Franco
> >
> > "There are none so blind as those who WILL not read"
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:40:32 -0700
> From: "Ronny Geenen" <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Japanese cars
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> I remember when I was living in the Netherlands the Dutch Triple AAA,
> which
> is called ANWB, and several garage businesses always advise the people
> when
> buying a Jap, to change the shocks as soon as possible.
> And when I drive in a Realtor collegue's car I still notice how bad they
> are.
>
> Ronny Geenen
> 1987 560 SEC
> Glendora, California
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Clemence" <snarfone054 at yahoo.com>
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 9:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Japanese cars
>
>
>>I have heard (no confirmation) that the english
>> translation of Lexus is "overpriced toyota".
>>
>> --- David Barclay <dcbarclay at monmouth.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello everyone,
>>> The Japanese were still in animal drawn carts when
>>> Daimler, Benz, Ford and
>>> Leland had created real automobiles!
>>> They have done nothing but copy everyone else's
>>> creation and, with the help
>>> of technology, develop a manufacturing process which
>>> cranks out lots of
>>> boring, trouble-free and affordable 4-wheelers.
>>> I have no use for that mentality.
>>> I will stick with a 30 year-old Benz before I go
>>> into debt for a new Lexus.
>>> Dave Barclay, New Jersey
>>>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 20:45:34 -0400
> From: Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Adjust steering box?
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> Hi Mike:
>
> I've done the adjustment on an SE. Yes it's in a tough spot but, it can
> be done. Before you go at it, have you checked the steering damper and
> or idler arm bushings to be sure one or both are not a part of the
> problem? And assuming you've been over the whole front end and it's
> fine, you'll need to take the correct size closed end wrench and bend
> the handle upward, cutting-off any stub that's still in the way, then
> tape the hand grip area.
>
> Backing the locking nut away a bit be sure to observe if the hex
> adjuster follows the nut! If it does you just inadvertently tightened
> the steering. I found the adjuster frozen to the lock nut and had to use
> a bit of Blaster spray stuff followed by some working of both the lock
> nut and the adjuster to free them up. To break the lock nut free, I used
> the cut wrench, a big vise grip on the handle and a long heavy screw
> driver (flat blade) to lever the whole assembly. Place your hand on the
> wrench/nut to prevent the wrench from jumping off as you brake the nut
> free of the steering box while pulling on the lever assembly you've
> made. Also, before you begin, mark the adjuster, lock-nut and gear box
> positions so you have a reference from which to start. I did the work
> with the wheels on the ground (MB types do not recommend this) and
> worked the adjuster CCW 1/8 turn at a time from the reference mark until
> I felt the play was lessened. Check the play by grabbing a hold of the
> nylon fitting up the column near the firewall and wiggling while
> watching the lower steering box arm and or wheels on the car for
> movement. Then it's hold the adjuster position while tightening the lock
> nut followed by a test of the tension from stop to stop to be sure it's
> not too tight.
>
> Biggest problem is not being able to see as you go because your arms are
> in the way when tightening that nut and holding the adjuster. Again the
> reference mark is the only way you will be sure you did not change your
> desired friction on the steering while torquing the lock nut.
>
> Also, be aware that backing off the nut too much will allow some air to
> enter and you get that steering pump groaning noise for a while until
> the air evacuates of it's own accord.
>
> Dick
>
> just back from the left coast and so I just don't get to these postings
> like I used to.
>
> Mike R. wrote:
>
>> Has anyone figured out how to adjust the steering gearbox? Mine is too
>> loose (in the SEL), allowing a shimmy in the steering, and I have NO
>> idea how to adjust that thing when it's just under the exhaust
>> manifold. I'm thinking that it might be easier by disconnecting the
>> steering column from the top, then taking the three mounting bolts
>> loose that hold the box to the frame. It looks like I either have to
>> lower the steering box or raise the engine.
>>
>> Later,
>>
>> Mike R.
>>
>> (702) 494-8056
>>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:50:35 +0200
> From: Dawid Loubser <dawidl at solms.co.za>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Why i Am Selling my 380 SEC
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> Hi Kivendren,
>
> How much are you looking for? (for interests' sake). Also, by stating
> that the drivetrain is in good order, I presume the other stuff
> (e.g. air conditioning, electronics, etc) is not quite in such good
> nick?
>
> If you're having a lot of trouble with your car, I can't say I blame
> you for selling. The SECs are wonderful motor cars, but if
> you have to continually keep fixing stuff (especially if somebody
> else in a previous life broke it) it can seriously detract
> from the ownership experience I can imagine...
>
> Get yourself a early 1960s MB Fintail if you still want to tinker
> with an old Mercedes. Endlessly rewarding, but no electronics etc,
> and still quite affordable (but rare)! And they have surprisingly
> good handling and roadholding, you won't believe how you
> can throw that car around. There's a reason why it won the Monte
> Carlo rally in 1960.
>
> I get a lot of pleasure from mine (though it's due for a full
> restoration by Attie :-)
>
> kind regards,
> Dawid
>
>
> On 28 Sep 2006, at 11:12 vm., Kivendren Moodliyar wrote:
>
>> Dear MB SEC Experts
>>
>>
>>
>> As you guys all know, I have the 84 380 SEC. The engine,
>> transmission, Diff, and Propshaft is still in perfect operating
>> condition.
>>
>>
>>
>> We did a lot of major work and upgrades to it and it would be a
>> shame for all these effort to go to waste. The real question
>> remaining is how far do I want to go with it with the time I have
>> available to me.
>>
>>
>>
>> Parts for these cars, as I have found out are very expensive and
>> scarce.
>>
>>
>>
>> I am in the final processes of purchasing a 2006 E320 CDI.
>>
>>
>>
>> Anyone interested???
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> Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 22:27:23 +1000
> From: "Robert Karl Stonjek" <rstonjek at bigpond.net.au>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Tyred of Tyres
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> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 08:38:59 -0400
> From: Richard Hesek <Richard_Hesek at raytheon.com>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Model designation plaque
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
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> Hi,
> I removed the "560SEC" plate on my trunk lid and found that it didn't have
> the pin and grommet method of fastening but instead it had this thick
> black
> goo, kinda like roofing tar.
> Anybody know what this is?
> A possible workaround that the previous owner used?
> It worked well. Never got soft or allowed the plate to shift around.
>
> Are there any suggestions for a glue to reattach the plate?
>
> Thanks,
> Rick Hesek
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 08:48:47 -0400
> From: "Jonathan Hodgman" <jhodgman at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Model designation plaque
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> The pin and grommet affixing method stopped being use Some time ago.
>
> I'd recommend just buying a new badge, or just leaving the car de-badged
> (my
> pref'd look).
>
> Jonathan
>
>
>
> On 9/29/06, Richard Hesek <Richard_Hesek at raytheon.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>> I removed the "560SEC" plate on my trunk lid and found that it didn't
>> have
>> the pin and grommet method of fastening but instead it had this thick
>> black
>> goo, kinda like roofing tar.
>> Anybody know what this is?
>> A possible workaround that the previous owner used?
>> It worked well. Never got soft or allowed the plate to shift around.
>>
>> Are there any suggestions for a glue to reattach the plate?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Rick Hesek
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
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>
>
> --
> Blue Ridge Mercedes
> Offering Enthusiast Service and Restoration.
> Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the
> world.
> Located in the Greater Atlanta area
> www.blueridgemb.com
> 1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"
> 1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE
> 1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs:)
> 1989 560 SEC AMG (N.America Conversion)
> 1987 560 SEC US Spec
> 1986 560 SEC Currently being Parted (check my page)
> 1986 560 SL White on Burgundy
> 1985 500 SEL Euro (Parts Car)
> 1985 300 CD Blue on Blue
> 1980 280 SE Euro
> 1978 300D TMU
> 1987 560 SEL 162K Midnight Blue on Gray RIP:(
> 1992 E300D 140K Champagne on Parchment tex (Sold)
> 1990 560 SEC 154K Anthracite on Gray (Sold)
> 1988 300 TE 160K Burgundy on Palomino (Sold)
> 1980 280 SE US 185K (Sold)
> 2006 Z4 3.0Si M spec 6sp
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> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 05:58:57 -0700
> From: "Mike R." <mramay at att.biz>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] StarFest Las Vegas?
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> Who's coming to Vegas for the StarFest 06 next week?
>
>
>
> Later,
>
> Mike R.
>
> (702) 494-8056
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> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 18:31:38 -0500
> From: Doug Gavin <dlg64 at houston.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Model designation plaque
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> Richard Hesek wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> I removed the "560SEC" plate on my trunk lid and found that it didn't
>> have
>>the pin and grommet method of fastening but instead it had this thick
>>black
>>goo, kinda like roofing tar.
>> Anybody know what this is?
>> A possible workaround that the previous owner used?
>> It worked well. Never got soft or allowed the plate to shift around.
>>
>>Are there any suggestions for a glue to reattach the plate?
>>
>>Thanks,
>> Rick Hesek
>>
>>The MB Coupes Website!
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>>Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>
>>
>>
> 3 M makes some of the best stuff and part number 08061 Plastic and
> Emblem cement is made specifically for this use. I've used it for years
> with excellent results. Good luck
>
>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 23:57:42 -0500
> From: Doug Gavin <dlg64 at houston.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Fuel pmp making noise , no fuel pump
> problems but speaking of 85 SECs
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> WRick11499 at aol.com wrote:
>
>> Get one thing fixed and something else happens
>> The fuel pump,under the big gas filter behind the gas tank is making
>> a lot of noise,but the car still runs. Has anyone else had this
>> problem. The car is a 1985 500 SEC
>> thanks for any reply Rick
>>
>>
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>>
> Please forgive me if the answers are obvious to the experts out there
> but I a recent member of the SEC club. I've had my '90 for about 6 weeks
> and love it! Speaking of '85 SEC. Need some tech advice on major body
> parts; hood , doors, trunk, fenders, bumpers, glass etc being able to
> fit on a '90 SEC. Are all dimensions and fittings the same? I know the
> '85 is a Euro so I'm not sure of cross over parts. I am looking at a
> donor car sans engine as a back up parts car in the event of an accident
> in my '90 daily driver. Thanks in advance for your replys.
>
> Doug
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 08:30:54 -0400
> From: "Iain Gunn" <igunn at bmts.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Fuel pmp making noise , no fuel pump
> problems butspeaking of 85 SECs
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID: <001801c6e48c$4892ea60$6401a8c0 at Thguns>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=response
>
> If its making noise, rattling and chipping, normal noise is a buzzing
> sound, its on its way out and will eventually fail.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Doug Gavin" <dlg64 at houston.rr.com>
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 12:57 AM
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Fuel pmp making noise , no fuel pump problems
> butspeaking of 85 SECs
>
>
>> WRick11499 at aol.com wrote:
>>
>>> Get one thing fixed and something else happens
>>> The fuel pump,under the big gas filter behind the gas tank is making a
>>> lot of noise,but the car still runs. Has anyone else had this problem.
>>> The car is a 1985 500 SEC
>>> thanks for any reply Rick
>>>
>>>------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>>The MB Coupes Website!
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>>>Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>>
>> Please forgive me if the answers are obvious to the experts out there but
>> I a recent member of the SEC club. I've had my '90 for about 6 weeks and
>> love it! Speaking of '85 SEC. Need some tech advice on major body parts;
>> hood , doors, trunk, fenders, bumpers, glass etc being able to fit on a
>> '90 SEC. Are all dimensions and fittings the same? I know the '85 is a
>> Euro so I'm not sure of cross over parts. I am looking at a donor car
>> sans
>> engine as a back up parts car in the event of an accident in my '90 daily
>> driver. Thanks in advance for your replys.
>>
>> Doug
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 07:54:30 -0700
> From: "jawhite" <jawhite at yes-llc.com>
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] StarFest Las Vegas?
> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID: <014001c6e4a0$55eca430$8119fea9 at yesllc.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I will be there with my 500 SEC Euro
>
>
>
> Jon White
>
> San Deigo
>
> 500SEC 84 Euro
>
> 450 SL 78
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Mike R.
> Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 5:59 AM
> To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] StarFest Las Vegas?
>
>
>
> Who's coming to Vegas for the StarFest 06 next week?
>
>
>
> Later,
>
> Mike R.
>
> (702) 494-8056
>
>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 19:30:29 +0300
> From: "Vedat Iplikci" <saveks at superonline.com>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Carfax
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID: <002b01c6e4ad$be43d730$39df6555 at vedatlaptop>
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>
> Hi Group!
>
> Can anybody run a carfax for me for the below no. It's supposed to belong
> to a Chevrolet Caprice Classic, make year 1985.
>
> 1N69U71179881
>
> Thanks in advance...
>
> Vedat Iplikci
> 1987 560 SEC Euro
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> Message: 15
> Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 19:37:19 +0300
> From: "Vedat Iplikci" <saveks at superonline.com>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Fw: Carfax
> To: "MB Coupes" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID: <003301c6e4ae$b267b020$39df6555 at vedatlaptop>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Ooops! Sorry, it is 1977...
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Vedat Iplikci
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 7:30 PM
> Subject: Carfax
>
>
> Hi Group!
>
> Can anybody run a carfax for me for the below no. It's supposed to belong
> to a Chevrolet Caprice Classic, make year 1977.
>
> 1N69U71179881
>
> Thanks in advance...
>
> Vedat Iplikci
> 1987 560 SEC Euro
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> Message: 16
> Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:46:12 -0700
> From: "Franco" <dusktilldawn at cox.net>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] 16" BORBET WHEELS w/KUMHO's DEEPDISH relisted on
> eBay
> To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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