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After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

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Posted 1/20/2012 10:05 AM

H1LM002G55
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Date registered: Mar 2010
Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah
Vehicle(s): 500 GE, G55, LM002, H1
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Re: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

1968 views? You've got to be kidding me. That is crazy.

#199527 - in reply to #198712

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Posted 1/20/2012 10:36 AM

4x4abc

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
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Re: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

well, maybe you should be an entertainer?

stiff competition though

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Posted 1/20/2012 10:37 AM

H1LM002G55
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Date registered: Mar 2010
Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah
Vehicle(s): 500 GE, G55, LM002, H1
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Re: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

I can't get away with wearing a Jester's cap these days.

It was a good story but I am still surprised by the number of views for an old but good truck.

#199529 - in reply to #198712

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Posted 1/20/2012 10:46 AM

4x4abc

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
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Re: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

be a Jester - even better

it IS a good story, keep it going. It's all straight forward and honest.
And you are very enthusiastic about it.
Unlike most areas of our lives - no hype, no lies.

You could not be a candidate for anything public.

#199530 - in reply to #199529

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Posted 1/20/2012 11:02 AM

H1LM002G55
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Date registered: Mar 2010
Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah
Vehicle(s): 500 GE, G55, LM002, H1
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Re: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

I should post some more pictures of the truck. I have not finished with the tour.

#199531 - in reply to #198712

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Posted 1/20/2012 2:31 PM

DUTCH
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Date registered: Apr 2006
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Re: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

H1LM002G55 - 1/20/2012 11:02 AM

I should post some more pictures of the truck. I have not finished with the tour.

Good idea. Use the G-Class Photo Forum:

http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=10

#199535 - in reply to #199531

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Posted 2/3/2012 8:48 AM

H1LM002G55
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Date registered: Mar 2010
Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah
Vehicle(s): 500 GE, G55, LM002, H1
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RE: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

Here is a "foto" of the offending floor mats. I should have my Austrian Leather bound mats early next week....Will post before/after pictures.

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#200000 - in reply to #198712

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Posted 2/3/2012 9:00 AM

H1LM002G55
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Date registered: Mar 2010
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Vehicle(s): 500 GE, G55, LM002, H1
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RE: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

Our very own "Harald" @ 4x4ABC was most gracious and mailed to me an original silver "500 GE" tie clip.

I was particularly happy to receive this piece with its well loved patina as it also came from Harald, whose name is almost synonymous with the G-Klasse.

The 500 GE silver plaque, which was included with the tie clip, was always sent framed by this German company: http://www.nielsen-design.de/

I am going to order a matching black anodized aluminum frame for the tie clip so that both artifacts match.

#200001 - in reply to #198712

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Posted 2/3/2012 2:31 PM

4x4abc

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
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RE: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

thank you for your kind words - but I don't really deserve the laurels.
I am only paying forward what was made possible by the real Mr. G-Klasse - Heinz Neunzig

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Posted 2/3/2012 3:26 PM

zimm
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Date registered: Feb 2010
Location: pittsburgh
Vehicle(s): lx470, 76 fj40, 72fj40, 96 gelandewagen g320.
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RE: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

why do i feel like im a club polo match?

#200010 - in reply to #198712

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Posted 2/3/2012 5:00 PM

H1LM002G55
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Date registered: Mar 2010
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RE: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

4x4abc - 2/3/2012 2:31 PM

thank you for your kind words - but I don't really deserve the laurels.
I am only paying forward what was made possible by the real Mr. G-Klasse - Heinz Neunzig

The G-Klasse and you are almost synonymous, Harald. Really an honor and a pleasure to have your ex-tie clip.

I will always fondly remember the story of your "roadside assistance" while traveling through the remote parts of the Russian wilderness so many years ago, too.

The G community would not be what it is without your contributions.

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Posted 2/3/2012 5:01 PM

H1LM002G55
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Date registered: Mar 2010
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RE: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

zimm - 2/3/2012 3:26 PM

why do i feel like im a club polo match?

You, the personification of a sport played by gentlemen? Tis' true, I am not sure why you would feel this way.

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Posted 2/7/2012 6:15 PM

H1LM002G55
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Date registered: Mar 2010
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RE: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

Before heading to the gun range...and...After the gun range.

Note in first picture the Bluish tint to the paint under shade. In direct sunlight, it looks Purple. At dusk, it fades to Black...

Note in second picture the bright red "GWOA" (G-Wagen Owner's Association U.K.) windscreen badge on driver's side, lower corner.

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#200179 - in reply to #198712

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Posted 2/8/2012 12:11 AM

BrentG500
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, TX, Dallas
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Re: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

In the above two photos, your G (to me) looks a shade away from the "Steel Grey" color Mercedes Benz currently offers.

#200199 - in reply to #198712

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Posted 2/8/2012 12:22 AM

H1LM002G55
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Date registered: Mar 2010
Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah
Vehicle(s): 500 GE, G55, LM002, H1
Posts: 1796
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Re: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

There is a "grey" look to the blue paint when viewed in indirect light.
"Amethyst Blue Metallic" plays with the mind. I will post one at dusk, when it looks black. Standby.

#200201 - in reply to #198712

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Posted 2/11/2012 7:03 PM

H1LM002G55
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Date registered: Mar 2010
Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah
Vehicle(s): 500 GE, G55, LM002, H1
Posts: 1796
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RE: After 10+ years, I have my 500 GE.

And here is the Austrian leather bound mats...some 2 weeks and $500 USD later....I had them "blind stitched" so you see no stitch marks/thread marks and they were seamed at the 12 o' clock position in most cases as that part tucks up under the dashboard or under the backs of the seats. That way, when sitting in the vehicle, no seam is visible.
It is all in the attention to detail...