Anyone in SC whose dad has an awesome set of tools?
 

I'm picking up a car in North Carolina next week if plans don't change, near Raleigh. It has a bad A/C compressor, so I bought a new one and had it shipped to the seller so that he could throw it in the trunk. The car is a 1982 Mercedes-Benz diesel wagon, pretty simple to work on.

I just checked the forecast and it looks like I won't really need A/C on the way back to CA. but it would be nice to have it, I guess. I was going to pick up the car earlier, (winter), and did not think twice about the lack of A/C. I can install it in a couple of hours or less but it's not possible to bring a full set of tools on the plane. Might hire it out to a shop but hate to pay hundreds of dollars for something I can do myself, blindfolded. :)

I thought that I'd ask here in case there are any gear heads in the area with a home shop I could use, I would of course show my appreciation with a nice steak dinner at the restaurant of their choice. Really basic sockets and open/box end metric wrenches needed plus a floor jack and one jack stand. LF wheel comes off and it's an easy job. I would then take it somewhere for compressor oil and freon fill.

Maybe a long shot but just realized that I could ask here. Can't remember for the life of me who is in that neck of the woods. TIA. :)

Sorry...title meant to say North Carolina, although SC might work as well since I'll be exploring the area a little as time allows. Never been to those states and always wanted to go. Thanks! :)

Wish I could help ya, Denis.

Hopefully someone will be able to.

Congrats on the new wagon - would love to see any pics at some point.

Safe travels!

If only it was in Charleston SC.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1648608915.jpg

Is that elastic on the sides of those shoes?

My Dad used to wear some like those except they were more like slippers....

Nice tool box! :p

I love that era Mercedes Diesels. I’m going to have to come by and see it. . . maybe even make you an offer ��

if you come through charlotte i might be able to help. depends on when you are coming through

Paging KC911...
And one star? Did you p.ss in someone's cheerios this morning Denis? If you're exploring, go over to Ashville to the Biltmore.

I believe that DTW is in your target area....

Search "Jersey Work Boot"... Lots of options.

I wish I were in SC, so that I could meet Denis in person.

Baz, do a search for Georgia Boot Giant. GB is the brand, Giant is the pattern. Yes, it is in the style of a "Romeo" slipper, with the elastic sides. Very comfortable. You never have to touch them. They slip on and off. Reasonable price. I wear my old pair probably five hours for every hour I wear any of my other shoes. I really should get another pair. They are many years old. Did I mention they also last a long time?

Thank you! I’ll try to remember to post some road trip photos that include the car.

Might be down that way, I will report here in case anyone wants to meet up for a beverage! Thanks.

For sure, sounds like an excuse to meet a member that I respect! :)

I’m flying to Raleigh, NC next Tuesday, (the 5th), I think will be bouncing around the Carolinas for a day or two. I’ll update this thread, thanks a lot.

I’ve never looked at those stars or rated a thread that way, seems sort of effeminate. I just express my opinions with words. :)

Can't help with the tools, but this sounds like a great trip. I'll second the vote for visiting Asheville, and Western NC in general. If you have the time, Charleston SC is worth a look too.

Be sure to try some shrimp & grits while you're back there. Tupelo Honey in Asheville serves up a really tasty version of this classic Southern dish.

Superman has it. I’ve been wearing the style Georgia Boot for work for over 20 years and probably wear them out every couple of years.

Haha! I’m always looking in the background of pictures to see what’s interesting!

I thought I was hard on shoes, but mine last me at least four times longer than yours. Or more. It's a pretty darned good shoe.

Thanks for the helpful info, Supe....right on target!

SmileWavy

My dad always bought crap tools. And we went on long trips in the car and broke down a lot. I mean a LOT. That's why I buy so many good tools and stay on top of maintenance.

Wait...threads can be "rated"? :D

Check out Asheville, for sure. Heck, stay the night, go see some live bluegrass/country/local music. You won't be disappointed.

mmm, MB diesel wagon, yum.

Denis I am a 4 1/2 hour drive north.

Room, board, food and a place with tools all yours.

I’ll get you south on a different route.

If it was me I’d be all over that offer in a New York minute!

WHEN you get to Texas and realize that you most certainly need AC, give me a shout.

I'd help you if I could, Denis, but you'll be a about three weeks ahead of my move to Terrell, NC on Lake Norman, about an hour north of downtown Charlotte.

Too bad, `cause I'm going to need some help breaking in the new jet skis ...

Let me know if you get delayed. Although it'll take a bit to get completely unpacked, I'll be settled in enough by the second week of May.

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if you have time -check out the charlotte autofair
next thur - weekend
first time in a few years - should be a good/great swap meet/show

Let me know if you make it to Charleston. All the tools you need and a meet up would be great.

Thank you all and several of you might get a visit, just for the heck of it! :)