Calling Chrisdpham!
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It's open to all MB models & years. Hoping to get a more old-school flavor this time around though. The new AMG models are cool, but now they seem to be a dime-a-dozen. Rather see some C43s, C36s, W210 E55s than all the new rocket ships.
Anyway, as always the W124s are crowd pleasers, and in the past have always shown up in full force, so I just would like for another strong showing.
Especially, since this Meet will be centrally located for LA, OC, and SD people.
Still waiting on confirmation on the date from the Los Alamitos Base Commander. Hopefully by tomorrow....
Do you still have your LEGO models of the diesel ??? I love those models !
talk to you soon, and hope to see you there !
Carlos
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Hi Patrick, good to hear from ya !
It's open to all MB models & years. Hoping to get a more old-school flavor this time around though. The new AMG models are cool, but now they seem to be a dime-a-dozen. Rather see some C43s, C36s, W210 E55s than all the new rocket ships.
Anyway, as always the W124s are crowd pleasers, and in the past have always shown up in full force, so I just would like for another strong showing.
Especially, since this Meet will be centrally located for LA, OC, and SD people.
Still waiting on confirmation on the date from the Los Alamitos Base Commander. Hopefully by tomorrow....
Do you still have your LEGO models of the diesel ??? I love those models !
talk to you soon, and hope to see you there !
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
It's open to all MB models & years. Hoping to get a more old-school flavor this time around though. The new AMG models are cool, but now they seem to be a dime-a-dozen. Rather see some C43s, C36s, W210 E55s than all the new rocket ships.
Anyway, as always the W124s are crowd pleasers, and in the past have always shown up in full force, so I just would like for another strong showing.
Especially, since this Meet will be centrally located for LA, OC, and SD people.
Still waiting on confirmation on the date from the Los Alamitos Base Commander. Hopefully by tomorrow....
Do you still have your LEGO models of the diesel ??? I love those models !
talk to you soon, and hope to see you there !
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
Yes I still have those Legos, I'll definitely bring them. They're just in a box waiting to be rebuilt. I made a W123 300D as a keeper, and a W124 300TE also in Lego. I hope you'll like it more in person!
The W123 sports rare 15" Bundts now, Euro lights and a few tidbits. Still have it of course, that's my keeper. I know this forum isn't much for W123's so I didn't bother, but since you asked, have a look! 
Funny thing, is I never see you around Anaheim...ever!
Now I don't know which one to bring, the 300TE or the 300D!
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Might have to commission you to build a couple for me !
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Now I don't know which one to bring, the 300TE or the 300D!
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Which models did you have in mind?I wish it's that easy to have a friend bring the other car. Kinda wished the 300D also fit in the cargo space of the wagon
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The hard part about the W124 is getting the front right. The headlights are hard to get right because they're slanted, but the rest of the body should be doable.
I've modified this one since I took this pic...
The W123 estate was much easier to do...
I've modified this one since I took this pic...
The W123 estate was much easier to do...
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Hey Chris! Yep it's me indeed! The W123 sports rare 15" Bundts now, Euro lights and a few tidbits. Still have it of course, that's my keeper. I know this forum isn't much for W123's so I didn't bother, but since you asked, have a look!
Funny thing, is I never see you around Anaheim...ever!
Now I don't know which one to bring, the 300TE or the 300D!
The W123 sports rare 15" Bundts now, Euro lights and a few tidbits. Still have it of course, that's my keeper. I know this forum isn't much for W123's so I didn't bother, but since you asked, have a look! Funny thing, is I never see you around Anaheim...ever!
Now I don't know which one to bring, the 300TE or the 300D!
I never see you around Anaheim either - Then again I should start looking out for a W124 TE now.
I'm always working late in LA and just go straight home off the freeway on Lincoln now which is probably another reason you haven't seen me around lately. Still live off Cresent?
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Thanks Chris! The W123 will always be my flagship we've been through a lot already...
I rarely see your car (pictured in your sig) around here. Pretty much the same address as before. I'm actually on Lincoln but probably am a bit more west from you, I'm guessing.
Too bad we haven't crossed paths yet, but at least you don't get involved in rush hour LA traffic, I hope! LA to Anaheim, and back, sucks for a daily drive!
Love what you did with your E420! Where did you take those nice shots? I'm keeping my eyes peeled for good spots to take photographs in.
There are maybe three other W124 owners I know who are supposed to live nearby, but for some reason I never spot any of you honk at me when you find me!
we've been through a lot already...I rarely see your car (pictured in your sig) around here. Pretty much the same address as before. I'm actually on Lincoln but probably am a bit more west from you, I'm guessing.
Too bad we haven't crossed paths yet, but at least you don't get involved in rush hour LA traffic, I hope! LA to Anaheim, and back, sucks for a daily drive!
Love what you did with your E420! Where did you take those nice shots? I'm keeping my eyes peeled for good spots to take photographs in.
There are maybe three other W124 owners I know who are supposed to live nearby, but for some reason I never spot any of you
honk at me when you find me!
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those LEGO models are awesome !!!!
oh I don't know any MB is fine with me. The 300D maybe painted in the original car color would be awesome I think.
I hope you can bring both cars. All the info on the meet is now on this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/events-gatherings/264561-photos-page-4-15-nov-socal-mega-mercedes-benz-meet-los-alamitos-ca.html
Hope to see you on the 15th, along with ChrisDPham and his merry band of W124 owners !!!
Carlos
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so Patrick & Chris, can I sign you guys up for the 15th ???
and Chris, need to hype this on OneTwoFour and get people to sign up !!!
come on SoCali W124 owners... remember how you guys took over the Encinitas MB Meet ?? this is one is much closer, so no excuse !!
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and Chris, need to hype this on OneTwoFour and get people to sign up !!!
come on SoCali W124 owners... remember how you guys took over the Encinitas MB Meet ?? this is one is much closer, so no excuse !!
Carlos
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Sign up for the largest Mercedes-Benz Meet this year in SoCal:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=264561
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=264561
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Carlos, I'll definitely sign up as right now I don't see anything that's bound to happen around that time that could prevent me from attending. The Lego 300D in light brown would be very expensive, the parts are quite rare. A friend of mine actually made one as a replica of my car. Alas, I've been trumped!
I'll bug my friends to come along as well, but they'll bring their cars. If it's going to be full of W124's then I might bring the 300TE ...
Did I read it right - this is going to be your last meet? I also see Doug's green C230 coupe - is he also joining?
I'll bug my friends to come along as well, but they'll bring their cars. If it's going to be full of W124's then I might bring the 300TE ...
Did I read it right - this is going to be your last meet? I also see Doug's green C230 coupe - is he also joining?
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Carlos, I'll definitely sign up as right now I don't see anything that's bound to happen around that time that could prevent me from attending. The Lego 300D in light brown would be very expensive, the parts are quite rare. A friend of mine actually made one as a replica of my car. Alas, I've been trumped!
I'll bug my friends to come along as well, but they'll bring their cars. If it's going to be full of W124's then I might bring the 300TE ...
Did I read it right - this is going to be your last meet? I also see Doug's green C230 coupe - is he also joining?
I'll bug my friends to come along as well, but they'll bring their cars. If it's going to be full of W124's then I might bring the 300TE ...
Did I read it right - this is going to be your last meet? I also see Doug's green C230 coupe - is he also joining?
Would love to see the 300TE... bring it. And you can sign up your friends as well. Just use a screen-name from any forum, and of course, their MB model & year & chassis.
This will be my last meet for a while, as I'm moving to Germany for a 4 year job. Hopefully, I will be able to travel back to California regularly, and I will try to schedule those trips at the same time as a Mercedes-Benz meet
Doug unfortunately sold his citron green Coupe. That picture was from the MB meet we had down in Encinitas.
Well, hope all the W124 folks start signing up soon.
Talk to you soon,
Carlos
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Carlos,
I'll try to get as many W124 owners I know to come out but a lot of them are flakey, boring or could careless to be honest. lol I'll come out for sure though and I'll have a new set of wheels.
Let me know if you need any help with anything as always.
I'll try to get as many W124 owners I know to come out but a lot of them are flakey, boring or could careless to be honest. lol I'll come out for sure though and I'll have a new set of wheels.
Let me know if you need any help with anything as always.
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Thanks Chris,
just trying to get more shops to donate items for the raffle.
Do you still have contacts at TWS or HoI ?
is the OneTwoFour forum back up yet ?
I was going to post the meet details there, but it was down.
I'll sign you up on the list. https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=264561
see ya soon !
Carlos
just trying to get more shops to donate items for the raffle.
Do you still have contacts at TWS or HoI ?
is the OneTwoFour forum back up yet ?
I was going to post the meet details there, but it was down.
I'll sign you up on the list. https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=264561
see ya soon !
Carlos
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I no longer have any ties with TWS & HoI.
I deal with HMS now.
From what I last know - OneTwoFour has been down for quite some time now - I guess it was just a phase from when the forums in the past was really strong and when there were members who were actually down for a meet and actually loved their cars.
Thanks for signing me up!
BRING THE DOG!!! lol
I deal with HMS now.
From what I last know - OneTwoFour has been down for quite some time now - I guess it was just a phase from when the forums in the past was really strong and when there were members who were actually down for a meet and actually loved their cars.
Thanks for signing me up!
BRING THE DOG!!! lol
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For srs. Starters, I am a senior in college right now, which is scaring the crap outta me. The real world is terrifying. I hope that as soon as I do land a job I can finally go through my modifications thread and start checking **** off. I plan on making my CE one sick machine, but in order to keep inline with my green beliefs I may make her a weekender and get either a Volt and build my own solar panel array or a smartEV or diesel. Who knows.
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Green beliefs?
NOTHING is greener than reusing an older car!
Having them build a new car for you every 4 years like most drivers, and trading in hybrids which are not standardized yet, etc. really is not very green.
Running a 20 year old car is far more green than having them make a new volt for you.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ebay-aero.html
CHRIS, ANYCHANCE YOU HAVE A SPARE OF THESE LAYING ANYWHERE? I needs a backup plan in case Murphy's law comes calling.
NOTHING is greener than reusing an older car!
Having them build a new car for you every 4 years like most drivers, and trading in hybrids which are not standardized yet, etc. really is not very green.
Running a 20 year old car is far more green than having them make a new volt for you.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ebay-aero.html
CHRIS, ANYCHANCE YOU HAVE A SPARE OF THESE LAYING ANYWHERE? I needs a backup plan in case Murphy's law comes calling.
