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| intake swap | 7/3/2008 | Ron |
Q: ...I have a 1976 450SL and am replacing the engine. The donor car is a 1974 450SLC. The injection ...
A: if you are sure the donor engine is good, I would take all of it to the car, including the ECU. I ...
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| intake swap | 7/3/2008 | Ron |
Q: ...I have a 1976 450SL and am replacing the engine. The donor car is a 1974 450SLC. The injection ...
A: depends on who you ask, both have their advantages, the Djet in my opinion is a simpler system. The ...
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| 210 chevy | 6/28/2008 | Ron |
Q: what is a 57 chevy 210?
A: The Chevrolet Two-Ten, or 210 was the midrange model of the Chevrolet car from 1953-1957. It took ...
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| 1979 Mercedes 450sl | 6/27/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have owned a few classic cars but never a foreign model. I just purchased a 1979 mercedes 450sl ...
A: I would cross reference original plugs and go with those,do not use platnums, these engines are ...
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| 1979 Mercedes 450sl | 6/27/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have owned a few classic cars but never a foreign model. I just purchased a 1979 mercedes 450sl ...
A: hesitation on acceleration can be due to several factors. Changing fuel filter is a good start, but ...
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| Volvo 122S | 6/21/2008 | Jo Jesty |
Q: I have a 67 Volvo 122S wagon that has suddenly developed this nasty clunking and accompanying noisy ...
A: Sorry: didn't get the original experts email... If the onset is sudden, I rather doubt it is the ...
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| MB 380 | 6/18/2008 | Ron |
Q: How expensive is it to repair/replace the airconditioning and Odometer. Neither is working on a car ...
A: Sorry so late to answer, had some computer issues The odometer is easy and can be done providing you ...
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| CARS | 6/18/2008 | Richard Bober |
Q: CAN YOU HELP ME LOOK FOR A 1964 IMPALA THAT IS BLACK AND LOOKS REAL GOOD BECAUSE EVERY WERE I LOOK I ...
A: Kelsie, Let's talk about what you're looking for. A lot depends on your budget, because '60s Chevy ...
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| ID and old luxury car | 6/17/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: http://s292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/vintangible/?action=view¤t=carblock.jpg Jeff - ...
A: The block is quite generic-looking, so it's impossible to state exactly what the car is. My first ...
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| 1979 Mercedes 450sl | 6/13/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have owned a few classic cars but never a foreign model. I just purchased a 1979 mercedes 450sl ...
A: rust is the first thing, under carpets, floor boards, trunk wells, then I would turn my attention to ...
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| 1979 VW Beetle Stalls | 6/12/2008 | Ron |
Q: I was hoping you could help...We just bought a '79 VW Super Beetle Convertible it appears to have ...
A: well it would seem to me that it is gettting starved for gas, which can be caused by several ...
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| 1980 - 380SL | 6/11/2008 | Ron |
Q: Ron, I am considering buying this 1980 380SL. The mileage on the clock is showing 18 129. I am ...
A: He is wrong, the 380's got the chain increased to two in 1984. IF the one you are looking at is a ...
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| 1980 - 380SL | 6/11/2008 | Ron |
Q: Ron, I am considering buying this 1980 380SL. The mileage on the clock is showing 18 129. I am ...
A: The speedos in these cars are simple to change, and can be prone to failure, the needle drive is not ...
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| buing a restored 280 sl | 6/11/2008 | Ron |
Q: Living in Europa I am looking for a restored 1971 280 sl in the US. First screening is done via ...
A: I believe they are a rupitable dealer, I have been to thier website and the cars look impressive. ...
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| 1976/1977 BMW 630 CSI | 6/8/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: Jeff, couple of quick questions.. when I contacted BMW and asked about the car I now have they told ...
A: To answer your first question, THE EXPERT answered it for you. Production of the 1977 630CSi ran ...
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| Vintage Mercades | 6/5/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have a 1974 Mercades SLC, 200,165 miles. All orginal parts, in good running condition. I've been ...
A: the SLC is not as desirable as the SL, that said if it is rust free, paint in good shape , good ...
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| engine weight | 6/1/2008 | Ron |
Q: Do you by the chance know the engine weight for the m130 engine used in the 250/c w114 cars?
A: I looked through all my books and references ( and I have a lot !) and I see no mention of engine ...
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| 77 bronco transfer case mounts | 5/31/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have a 77 bronco, auto trans. I'm trying to change the 2 transfer case mounts and the snubber ...
A: I am sorry, I am an "expert" on Mercedes more than anything else, so I am of little help. Have you ...
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| BMW's | 5/28/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: Jeff, in 1977 apparently there was a change from the little boxey BMW's to a two door salon type ...
A: and there's no need to forward the e-mail: I'll take your word for it! Please keep in mind that any ...
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| BMW's | 5/26/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: Jeff, in 1977 apparently there was a change from the little boxey BMW's to a two door salon type ...
A: The new CS debuted in Europe in 1976, and didn't make it to the U.S. until the following year. Due ...
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| Electric fan for '72 450SL | 5/25/2008 | Ron |
Q: Hope you can help. I would like to replace my pulley driven cooling radiator fan in my 450SL with ...
A: Frank Well I have every available manual for the 72 450 including the shop manuals and this data is ...
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| Vintage car clock in wooden vanity | 5/24/2008 | Richard Bober |
Q: I bought a Waltham car clock in wooden case which is mounted in the back of a vintage car it has a ...
A: Heather - Great to make the acquaintance of another Graham/Hupmobile fan from Australia - both the ...
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| Vintage car clock in wooden vanity | 5/24/2008 | Richard Bober |
Q: I bought a Waltham car clock in wooden case which is mounted in the back of a vintage car it has a ...
A: I'm sorry, but I haven't the foggiest idea what LINDEN stamped into the back case of a Waltham car ...
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| Do you know what car this is? | 5/22/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: Do you know what car this is? @@@@@IMAGE:4195:Vintage-Cars-3064/2008/05/car.jpg##### ANSWER: 1973 ...
A: On second thought... Not being able to see the front of the car, I shouldn't have leapt to ...
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| 1957 Cadillac | 5/20/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: Some years back I had a 1957 Cadillac 62 series 4 door hard top that had a vinyl top. The car was ...
A: I can find no record (written or photograph) of Cadillac ever offering that model with a vinyl roof. ...
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| 39 plymouth | 5/18/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: What other cars are interchangeable with a 1939 Plymouth cpe, I need a hood and taillights. Thanks ...
A: None. Although the Chrysler, DeSoto and Dodge shared some exterior pieces, the pre-war Plymouth was ...
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| 1970 VW bug | 5/16/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: How do I find what this car is worth? I want to sell it. Thanks.
A: You can get a general idea by checking out sites like NADAguides.com, or Edmunds.com. You should ...
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| Sl350/380 | 5/13/2008 | Ron |
Q: I am looking to buy an SL 350 or 380 - late 70 early 80's. The reason is I want the V8 engine. My ...
A: Howdy, the 72-89 V8 powered SL's all have great engines, that said there are some that are more ...
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| 1927 Chevrolet Sport Cabriolet | 5/8/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: Specific to 1927 Chevrolet Sport Cabriolets and Coupes Are all Coupes 2 passenger and all Sport ...
A: The body terms for pre-war cars are quite similar, but that doesn't mean each manufacturer used them ...
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| MGB Limited Edition | 5/6/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: Is there a list of all the cars that were built and sold as Limited Editions and if so where can I ...
A: Start with these sites: http://www.namgbr.org/limited.htm ...
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| 1960 Mercedes 300 | 5/5/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have a in-line 6, gas fuel injected 1960 Mercedes and it cranks and starts but is not smooth. We ...
A: Could use a little more info, How did you clean injectors? Are they all working? How many miles, ...
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| 71 Chevelle Malibu Convertible | 5/1/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: Where can I go to find specific vehicle history as well as general info such as how many ...
A: Your best source for this type of info, or at the least a source of people that can head you in the ...
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| cuda | 4/30/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: How much did a 1971 hemi cuda with a 440 and six pack brand new in 1971 Please help!!!!
A: There was the HemiCuda, with the 426 cu. in. hemi V8, and then there was the 'Cuda, which was ...
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| 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty 389 | 4/27/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: Torque rating = ?
A: There were three versions of the 389 SD offered that year. The torque was either 425 lbs/ft @ 2800 ...
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| 1978 Monte Carlo (Research) | 4/21/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: Jeff: I'm the original owner of a 1978 Monte Carlo Landau with a 305 engine. I would like to know ...
A: I found the data I provided you by doing a Yahoo! search with "1978 Monte Carlo production numbers." ...
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| W114 | 4/19/2008 | Ron |
Q: I bought a 1976 W114 250 mercedes 2 years ago and it has just spent 2 years undergoing a slow, but ...
A: sounds like timimg to me, set dwell ( around 40 degrees) ( with meter if you have it) and then set ...
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| 1978 Monte Carlo (Research) | 4/18/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: Jeff: I'm the original owner of a 1978 Monte Carlo Landau with a 305 engine. I would like to know ...
A: 141,461 Landaus were built that year, both V6 and V8 (no individual breakdown available for V6 and ...
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| loomis horseless carriage | 4/18/2008 | Richard Bober |
Q: I am appraising an estate that contains a loomis automobile. I have not found another one to compare ...
A: I am sorry, but I don't have a lot of knowledge of brass-era vehicles. I would suggest very strongly ...
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| 1981 300d mercedes benz | 4/18/2008 | Ron |
Q: I am in posession of a 1981 300d mercedes benz. I have owned the car for a year now, and I am in ...
A: I am well I would suggest you become a member here ( its free) now that you are a 300D owner ...
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| 1940 Chrysler Traveler | 4/14/2008 | Richard Bober |
Q: when driving the car after it's warmed up it starts to spit and sputter, getting worse and worse ...
A: I am not an expert on this particular topic, but I will run through the possible solutions that I am ...
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