Monthly Archives: April 2007

Give It Some Gas!

Posted on April 30, 2007 by TangoOversway

I think one of the scariest repairs I’ve ever done on a car was the first time I ever worked on the fuel line. I know just having gas on the ground or open does not mean there’s going to … Continue reading →

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Removing the top on a Mercedes 380SL with a $25 Hoist

Posted on April 6, 2007 by TangoOversway

To me, the biggest joy to owning a Mercedes 380SL (or a 450SL or a 560SL) is being able to drive around with the top down. I love the feeling of the sun on me and the wind in my … Continue reading →

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Going Topless: Removing the Hard Top on a Mercedes 380SL

Posted on April 6, 2007 by TangoOversway

One issue EVERY owner of a Mercedes R107 car (which is basically any 280SL, 380SL, 450SL, or 560SL) has is the strong desire to drive the car without the top. In Richmond I’m lucky enough to have the hardtop off … Continue reading →

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Things Left Unsaid

Posted on April 6, 2007 by TangoOversway

It’s been exactly 3 months since Dad died on January 6 of this year. I’ve gone from stunned and with a complete lack of short term memory to feeling like things were okay, then feeling like the loss was even … Continue reading →

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