NOS Motor - Lengthy search finally ends
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NOS Motor - Lengthy search finally ends
Hey Guys-
After a lengthy multi-year search I've finally found and bought the NOS motor I've always wanted. I'm super happy and seriously looking forward to mating this with my NOS transmission and using the completely NOS powerpack to install into the Barstow. I couldn't have done this without the help of Mr. Recovery so Mr. R. I owe you one bigtime! The motor will arrive on Monday so hopefully soon thereafter the wrenches will start turning in the garage
Regards,
Matt-
After a lengthy multi-year search I've finally found and bought the NOS motor I've always wanted. I'm super happy and seriously looking forward to mating this with my NOS transmission and using the completely NOS powerpack to install into the Barstow. I couldn't have done this without the help of Mr. Recovery so Mr. R. I owe you one bigtime! The motor will arrive on Monday so hopefully soon thereafter the wrenches will start turning in the garage
Regards,
Matt-
1992 Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf - Former German Army
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine, Florida
Re: NOS Motor - Lengthy search finally ends
Ah yes, The Barstow that you weren't going to do anything to.
Let the Dibbleization begin! I figure it will be off to the sandblaster before Feb..
Matt, you need to leave the MV alone and put your skills and energy into the Healy. You could make that a Concours winner and make some of your money back.
Rick
Let the Dibbleization begin! I figure it will be off to the sandblaster before Feb..
Matt, you need to leave the MV alone and put your skills and energy into the Healy. You could make that a Concours winner and make some of your money back.
Rick
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What is wrong with the motor and transmission in the Barstow
Raymond
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Man, That is like finding a diamond in a pile of coal! ...................HTN
slowest mutt east of the missippi..
Re: NOS Motor - Lengthy search finally ends
Well... presently there is no motor or transmission in the Barstow It's actually in being rebuilt and may be kept as a spare (for that future project). I have half a mind to get it (the motor that's being rebuilt) back and bolt on the rebuilt spare transmission I have and detail the whole pack as a display for the living room? Wait... I've thought more about that I think that would be best left in the garageraymond wrote:What is wrong with the motor and transmission in the Barstow
Oh and Rick... I think the Healey's day is coming. Not sure when but most likely years off. Coming though.
1992 Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf - Former German Army
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine, Florida
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Sweet Looking,
Thanks for the pictures I have two of them in my shop one in a open box and another in sealed box, I was wondering how it was packaged now I know.
Scott
Thanks for the pictures I have two of them in my shop one in a open box and another in sealed box, I was wondering how it was packaged now I know.
Scott
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1954 Willys M38A1
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That's great, Mr. D. I hope to see another great photo record of the Barstow's restoration.
What did it smell like, opening up that container? I bet that was an unforgettable part of the joyous experience!
Mmmmm.....that new car smell.
Jeff
What did it smell like, opening up that container? I bet that was an unforgettable part of the joyous experience!
Mmmmm.....that new car smell.
Jeff
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Yes, right after he finishes restoring my mutt lolmrdibbles wrote:
Oh and Rick... I think the Healey's day is coming. Not sure when but most likely years off. Coming though.
Jim
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MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
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Mr. Recovery did the opening and initial inspection. I was several states away when he cracked it open but even then I did smell a hint, as faint as it was, of 1983 in the air. Smelled like a little Culture Club mixed in with a sprinkle of Knight Rider. To truly know though Mr. R will have to chime in and let us know!Crusader_22 wrote:What did it smell like, opening up that container? I bet that was an unforgettable part of the joyous experience!
Jeff
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It was like a fine Cigar! Like the smell of "Napalm in the morning" or, opening a ammo can that has been closed for 23 years with a hint of Cosmoline. Not at all like a new car, more like the back of a 2 1/2 ton truck with all the canvas on it.
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First time I've seen how they were packed. Thanks for sharing....both of you.
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1967 M416
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If The Phone Don't Ring ... You'll Know It's Me
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Re: NOS Motor - Lengthy search finally ends
Hey MrD,
I can see the White Engine tag from Canton, Oh. Betcha got another brand new set of spark
plug adapters too. Both mine came with the same packing slips with carbons and exhaust
gaskets in the bag. Best of luck with the restoration.
Rainman
I can see the White Engine tag from Canton, Oh. Betcha got another brand new set of spark
plug adapters too. Both mine came with the same packing slips with carbons and exhaust
gaskets in the bag. Best of luck with the restoration.
Rainman
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As they asked Lord konarben what can you see?........."many wonderful things"!
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mrdibbles wrote:Well... presently there is no motor or transmission in the Barstow It's actually in being rebuilt and may be kept as a spare (for that future project). I have half a mind to get it (the motor that's being rebuilt) back and bolt on the rebuilt spare transmission I have and detail the whole pack as a display for the living room? Wait... I've thought more about that I think that would be best left in the garageraymond wrote:What is wrong with the motor and transmission in the Barstow
Oh and Rick... I think the Healey's day is coming. Not sure when but most likely years off. Coming though.
Still didn't answer, what was wrong with it
Raymond
"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus
"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus
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Raymond you sound like my wife Answer... nothing... I wanted it.
1992 Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf - Former German Army
St. Augustine, Florida
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