Author Topic: New member introductions (Read 824546 times)

pj · « **Reply #675 on:** August 12, 2013, 20:04:08 »

To Iain, welcome! Don't hesitate to share pics of the Morgan and your other projects.

To Jeff: you drive that Hummer much? :-)

Tishs Auto · « **Reply #676 on:** August 13, 2013, 15:25:43 »

Hello, my name is Dan. I just purchaced Tish's Auto Service in Belleville, IL. We are a import shop specializing in European cars.
I hope to make some good contacts on Pagoda.
I also hope I may be able to help.

Thank you, Dan

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #677 on:** August 13, 2013, 17:00:22 »

Welcome Dan, and congratulations with your new business.

Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ · « **Reply #678 on:** August 13, 2013, 17:04:05 »

Hello Iain and Dan, Welcome to the Pagoda Forum, I;m sure you will like the folks here and the content ... you found the right place

Dan, on our next trip along Route 66 we might stop by and say hello. I hope when my engine is in tip top shape to make the trip this time in my Pagoda (providing the wife lets me go for a few weeks) ~grin~ I may even have company to bring along it's another Dan we call him Benz Dr. a real nice fellow.

All the beast with your new Business !

pj · « **Reply #679 on:** August 13, 2013, 18:28:51 »

To Dan,
Welcome! The WikiPedia article on Belleville Illinois says there was a strong German influence there in the 19th century. Still noticeable today? That would make fertile ground for Mercedes, one might conclude.

orthohbb1 · « **Reply #680 on:** September 25, 2013, 22:16:33 »

Hi, My name is Howard and I live in Northern NJ. I am in the "process" of purchasing a 69 280SL. The car is two owner car, and is as it left the factory. I hope to complete the deal by the weekend. Car is close to perfect. is 49USD a fair price. 4 speed, with A/C. No rust, full docs... runs great. What say you?....

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #681 on:** September 26, 2013, 04:28:10 »

If it's close to perfect as you describe, meaning to me at least spotless cosmetics (interior, paint, chrome etc in as-new condition) and technically as well (engine, trans, differential, brakes, etc etc etc ready for 50,000 more miles with only normal maintenance) then it's a very fair rpice, because to get any car into that shape this old would cost much more.

dante53 · « **Reply #682 on:** October 04, 2013, 21:16:40 »

Hi, my name is Dante and I live in Italy. I am the new proud owner of a 1965 signal red, manual transimission, 230 SL. The previous owner imported it in Italy from the US 4 years ago. The car is very nice but like any 48 years and 64,000 (or 164,000) miles on its back it has minor problems that I'm gradually trying to fix with the help of this excellent forum. I already "stole" precious information from these pages: did the linkage tour, replaced coil, replaced points with a Pertonix-like unit, found out a distributor advance problem and a rust issue in the fuel tank. You will hear from me very often in the next future!

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #683 on:** October 04, 2013, 22:30:46 »

Welcome from nearby Switzerland Dante. Ask away!

Garry · « **Reply #684 on:** October 04, 2013, 22:31:00 »

Hi Dante,

Welcome aboard the Group. As you are finding out there is a wealth of information here in the Tech Manual and also questions are readily answered by members some who have worked on these cars for many many years.

Pictures are always welcomed, everyone loves to look and especially around Italy I am sure there are some fantastic photo opportunities.

When you decide to become a full member, I will send some W113SL window stickers for the Group as the Membership Officer for the Non Americas.

Garry

dante53 · « **Reply #685 on:** October 05, 2013, 08:21:15 »

I just joined as a full member. Thanks for the welcome.

Garry · « **Reply #686 on:** October 05, 2013, 08:45:51 »

Dante,

The system will confirm the payment shortly and I can see the paypal payment anyway so I will try to get your window stickers and intro letter off to you tomorrow or Monday.

Your red 230SL looks lovely and I am sure you will get much enjoyment from it.

Garry

dante53 · « **Reply #687 on:** October 05, 2013, 11:05:17 »

Thank you Garry

dante53 · « **Reply #688 on:** October 05, 2013, 11:24:32 »

Hi Cees, I will need a lot of help from the Group. Thank you.

Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ · « **Reply #689 on:** October 05, 2013, 13:36:21 »

Hello Dante,

Welcome to the forum and safe and happy trails always!

dante53 · « **Reply #690 on:** October 06, 2013, 17:29:39 »

Hi Rolf. Thank you!

ja17 · « **Reply #691 on:** October 06, 2013, 20:23:11 »

Welcome Dante,

My relatives on both sides of the family are from Italy. My father's family from Alvito (south or Rome) and my mother's family from the south, on the Adriatic. Welcome to the group. My grandfather's name "De Alecandro" was Americanized to "Alexander" back then. We will help you along, keep us up to date.

Joe Alexander (ja17)
Blacklick, Ohio

dante53 · « **Reply #692 on:** October 07, 2013, 12:34:53 »

Hi Joe. Where exactly is your mother'family from? I live in Pescara on the adriatic sea ..... Maybe we are from the same place or nearby

ja17 · « **Reply #693 on:** October 08, 2013, 03:10:18 »

Hello Dante,

My mother's family "Gualtiere" were from the town of Borgia in the Cantanzaro Province. Their last name was changed to Quarture when they got off the boat here in the USA. There were also a lot of Italian "Ciaffoni" relatives on this side of the family.

My brother's first name is Dante also.

dante53 · « **Reply #694 on:** October 08, 2013, 11:51:52 »

Jay, glad to meet an italo-american friend on this forum. Greetings to your brother Dante!

KevinC · « **Reply #695 on:** October 13, 2013, 19:33:56 »

There are quite a few of us here I am sure... although my first name is Irish, my father's family was from Bracigliano outside of Napoli.

Welcome Dante!

dante53 · « **Reply #696 on:** October 14, 2013, 19:29:06 »

Hi Kevin! There is no doubt that Caputo is an italian family name. Glad to meet you here!

gwhitehouse · « **Reply #697 on:** October 15, 2013, 14:21:06 »

My name is Greg Whitehouse I have been a collector of Mercedes since 1975 when I drove my first 280 SE 4.5. Love at first sight! Then driving many of their newer cars to work, and family cars. Now, recently three years ago I bought a 71 280 SL in Chicago, and restored it in Wi Black forest. great job, and now driving it as though it was a new car. Still afew little things, but its a dream. Beauty, handling, all wrapped into one. I am an electrical engineer owning my own company in China. I travel back and forth 8 times a year. We have also purchased some Mercedes in China; they are catching on to the Mercedes craze.
I reside in Mountain Lakes NJ and invite anyone to stop by for a chat .

Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ · « **Reply #698 on:** October 15, 2013, 15:45:01 »

Welcome to the forum Greg,

You will find this a fantastic and great forum. You will find once you become a member here for a very minimal low fee, doors like the Technical Forum open to you that may help you iron out those little wrinkles yo mentioned that still exist on your car. Great feedback can be found in the tech manual on any aspect be it electrical or mechanical on our cars.

Iconic · « **Reply #699 on:** October 15, 2013, 17:37:15 »

Greg,
We met at Black Forest a few years back.
Welcome to the group !
I'm glad you are enjoying your 280.
Enjoy the ride.
Mark

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