It takes diligent looking for the right example and no two seem to age completely alike. As for prices, a few weeks after my recent purchase in the Pacific Northwest, I came across a bargain for a restorer. It was a 180 d with a terrible interior, no rust, a new paint job and a motor that may even work. The chrome was poor, the tires were brand new and the price was $500.I had already shot my savings on the first purchase and had to pass it by. All the parts pillaged from my first two would have turned it into a sweet driver.What I am saying is that if your find can be had in poor condition for a low price, you can start pulling parts and start look for that better bargain car out there. Where in the us are you? I am always looking and when I find something I usually post it in the yahoo ponton group. �A;�A;--- On Mon, 11/2/09, QT - Tony <qtopic-8-KaeCj5npbQFQw@quicktopic.com> wrote:�A;�A;> From: QT - Tony <qtopic-8-KaeCj5npbQFQw@quicktopic.com>�A;> Subject: Mercedes-Benz Pontons (1953-1962)�A;> To: "QT topic subscribers" <qtopic-subs@quicktopic.com>�A;> Date: Monday, November 2, 2009, 10:31 AM�A;> --QT-------------------------------------------------------------�A;> &#A0; &#A0; &#A0; Reply by email or visit�A;> &#A0; &#A0; &#A0; http://www.quicktopic.com/8/H/KaeCj5npbQFQw/m1816�A;>; ------------------------------------------------------------- ---�A;> �A;> Thanks John! I really haven't had a chance to inspect it�A;> more�A;> thourougly other than just the outside. I noticed some�A;> bondo by�A;> the fuel door. The emblem on the hood is gone. One of the�A;> rear�A;> lights is broken. The fender directional on the right is�A;> in�A;> tact. Will take a pic later and post! �A;> _________________________________________________________________�A;> To unsubscribe: http://www.quicktopic.com/8/X/KaeCj5npbQFQw�A;>; Start your own topic in 20 seconds: http://www.quicktopic.com |QT�A;> �A;�A;�A;

In angleton Texas. Trying to arrange a meeting with the owner. On the front marker lights thee are a series of numbers. Are these part numbers? Or some type of identification numbers

Jim Terrell of angleton only recently joined the group and in a recent post spoke of the car that has caught your fancy. Beware. Look jim up in recent posts and he will fill you in. Seems kike the car has sat out for decades and is seriously rusty. He is the most recent newmember. Has a gorgeous 190d he just bought.�A;�A;--- On Mon, 11/2/09, QT - Tony <qtopic-8-KaeCj5npbQFQw@quicktopic.com> wrote:�A;�A;> From: QT - Tony <qtopic-8-KaeCj5npbQFQw@quicktopic.com>�A;> Subject: Mercedes-Benz Pontons (1953-1962)�A;> To: "QT topic subscribers" <qtopic-subs@quicktopic.com>�A;> Date: Monday, November 2, 2009, 11:10 AM�A;> --QT-------------------------------------------------------------�A;> &#A0; &#A0; &#A0; Reply by email or visit�A;> &#A0; &#A0; &#A0; http://www.quicktopic.com/8/H/KaeCj5npbQFQw/m1818�A;>; ------------------------------------------------------------- ---�A;> �A;> In angleton Texas. Trying to arrange a meeting with the�A;> owner.�A;> On the front marker lights thee are a series of numbers.�A;> Are�A;> these part numbers? Or some type of identification numbers�A;> _________________________________________________________________�A;> To unsubscribe: http://www.quicktopic.com/8/X/KaeCj5npbQFQw�A;>; Start your own topic in 20 seconds: http://www.quicktopic.com |QT�A;> �A;�A;�A;

Once again! Lol thanks john. Me Terrell if you have a chance email me emttonyrocks@yahoo thanks!

Im obviously new here and just have a couple of questions. I live in SoCal and would like to know if there are any specific clubs or shops near Temecula that specialize in our cars. I have a white '58 220s that I'd like to start restoring soon and have almost all of the parts that I need. I foresee a few (quite a few) hurdles to jump during the process. My father is getting older, so I dont really ask him about these subjects too much any more. Overall, my family has 3 220s's and we're very fond of them. I dont know too much about them, so all info is appreciated. Thanks again. e.tobarsalas@yahoo.com

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I have a 1960 190b and I am having trouble with my carb. The car will start and idle but will not accelerate without it choking down. I can pull off the air filter and put a towel over the carb and can get it to run almost perfect. Any suggestions.

You have a blocked jet.

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I have cleaned all the jets 4 or 5 times and still having the same trouble. Very frustrating.

I would suggest that you check the accelerator pump on your carb. Remove the aircleaner so you can look down the throat of the carb then with your hand slowly press the accelerator to full open. You should see a good squirt of fuel going down the throat. If you do not see this the accelerator pump in the carb is broken. Good Luck

Brian, how many times have you removed the carb from the manifold? More than once then I would suggest you have an air leak via the paper gaskets that are on the bakelite spacers. If the car runs well when you put the towel on top, then I think you are getting the necessary air from under the carb base. I agree that if you are not gettring a solid stream when you activate the pump, than the tube is clogged or the daiphram is cracked. Cleaning the jets won't solve this problem as they are not in the accelerator circuit. When you remove the tube assembly for cleaning, be careful not to lose the 1/8" check ball at the bottom of the well. This may be stuck from varnish formation. If you need parts, let me know.

Thanks for the tips. Is there a way to check for air leaks on the gaskets? I have taken the carb from the manifold 1 time. The gasket looked in good shape. The accelerator pump does have a good steady squirt of fuel. It just not enough to keep the engine from accerating steady to higher speeds. It idles very nice but as soon as I give it gas it chokes like it need more gas. The tube assembly looked very clean and the ball was was moving freely and looked very clean. When you accelerate is the pump the only way it gets gas when you accelerate? I have rebuilt the carb and have been messing with it off and on for several months. At this point I think I need a miracle.

Brian, you say you cleaned all the jets. Good, but there are some passages in the bowl that can get gummed up also. Send me your email address and i will send you a copy of the page in the 190 manual that shows the path of the fuel throughout the carb. Do you agree Ron?

Exactly,i would say the fuel isn't flowing from the bowl once the throttle is open,and the idle circuit is bypassed.

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Thanks guys. boxboy_95693@yahoo.com

 Thanks for the pictures. I started by working on your second recommendation by cleaning it with carb cleaner and air. When I shot carb cleaner into the main jet holder I saw a steady stream of cleaner shot through the hole passages and fuel bowl. Then It shot air into the main jet and put it back together. Try to start and it idled fine but did the same thing choked down when I gave it gas. How is the tube attached? With the hat pin it will just straight out?



When the car is running I do not see any fuel coming from the hole passages. That seems like the problem. Thanks again Brian