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Re: 1954 Radiator Star [mark154]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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May 04, 2008 (8:16 pm)
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Replying to: mark154 (May 04, 2008 12:12 pm)
You know, I think the dealer is just being lazy. Have you written to Mercedes in Montvale NJ? Mercedes has an entire restoration facility in Germany and I feel certain they still make that item. If you can buy Gullwing trim pieces I don't see why you can't get the most common item on a Benz.
Otherwise, I guess I'd page through Hemmings Motor News and get on the phone.
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Re: 1954 Radiator Star [Mr_Shiftright]
by fintail
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May 05, 2008 (9:58 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 04, 2008 8:16 pm)
I have no doubt the MB classic center in Germany could have the part delivered in a few days. The only problem is you'll pay to play that game.
Back when I was in school the hood ornament got stolen off my fintail. I really wanted to replace it asap, so I went down to the local stealership to see how soon it could be ordered. They had one in stock! I paid twice what I would have paid from an independent, but I got it immediately.
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Stealership (fintail)
by hpmctorque
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May 05, 2008 (12:53 pm)
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Good one!
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- #118 of 220
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Re: 1954 Radiator Star [fintail]
by lemko
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May 07, 2008 (8:16 am)
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Replying to: fintail (May 05, 2008 9:58 am)
I hope that fad of wearing car hood ornaments is passe' by now. They used to steal the wreath & crest off Cadillacs too. I was somehow very fortunate nobody stole it off my Brougham though this fad was in full force back in the late 1980s/early 1990s and I parked it right out on a city street. I heard the wreath and crest cost $184 to replace!!! I guess the "Holy Grail" would've been a "Spirit of Ecstasy" from a Rolls-Royce.
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Re: 1954 Radiator Star [lemko]
by texases
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May 07, 2008 (8:29 am)
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Replying to: lemko (May 07, 2008 8:16 am)
"I guess the "Holy Grail" would've been a "Spirit of Ecstasy" from a Rolls-Royce. "
I guess it's not totally passe', even now - on one of the "How It's Made" shows they followed the latest Rolls through production, part of which included testing the elevator for the retractable "Spirit of Ecstasy".
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Re: 1954 Radiator Star [lemko]
by fintail
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May 07, 2008 (9:46 am)
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Replying to: lemko (May 07, 2008 8:16 am)
I haven't had a problem since 1998/99, so I think the fad might have passed yeah.
Luckily MB ornaments are fairly inexpensive...I think it was like $35 from the stealership, maybe $15 from an online seller.
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Re: 1954 Radiator Star [fintail]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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May 07, 2008 (11:18 am)
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Replying to: fintail (May 07, 2008 9:46 am)
Besides, if you steal it you might have to take it in for repairs someday 
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Belair 1957 2 door
by 1bigman
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May 18, 2008 (5:12 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 07, 2008 11:18 am)
Hey guys I am looking for 1957 chevy belair Body have a LT1 engine I want drop in it .If anyone has one for sale let me know Please.
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1954 Cadillac Coupe deVille - Advice needed
by funchmobile
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May 19, 2008 (10:24 am)
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Replying to: 1bigman (May 18, 2008 5:12 am)
Hello,
I have a 1954 Cadillac Coupe deVille that I have owner since 1984. It is a good looking driver but it needs an engine overhaul due to smoke/oil issue.
Had an estimate of $5K to do the engine and am wondering if there is a cheaper alternative such as swapping the drivetrain.
I love this car but am having a little trouble convincing my wife that $5K is a good idea at this time... She is inclined to sell...
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Re: 1954 Cadillac Coupe deVille - Advice needed [funchmobile]
by bumpy
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May 19, 2008 (11:20 am)
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Replying to: funchmobile (May 19, 2008 10:24 am)
$5,000 for an old domestic V8? It shouldn't be anywhere near that much unless they're casting you a new engine block. IIRC, Cadillac used the exact same V-8 from 1948 through 1964 or so, so the easiest thing to do is to find another engine and have that one installed.
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