Janis Jalopy - Revision history

Woozle at 15:08, 27 June 2025

2025-06-27T15:08:10Z

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			[[category:car]]
	''[[Woozle]] writes:''		''[[Woozle]] writes:''

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	** "FOR SALE : "Janis Jalopy", our 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL. 206k miles, 4 speed automatic, import model. Difficult to start, but could be repaired - just don't have the time. [List any new/replaced parts in the last year], passed inspection 1 year ago as of July ''(check the )'', has patches of rust and a dent on the hood from a large branch. Interior needs work. Was a very smooth ride, and we are sorry to have to give her up. [$??] OBO, you pick up. Car could probably start with fresh battery, but might take multiple cranking sessions; is driveable once started. Service record since ~2003 available."		** "FOR SALE : "Janis Jalopy", our 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL. 206k miles, 4 speed automatic, import model. Difficult to start, but could be repaired - just don't have the time. [List any new/replaced parts in the last year], passed inspection 1 year ago as of July ''(check the )'', has patches of rust and a dent on the hood from a large branch. Interior needs work. Was a very smooth ride, and we are sorry to have to give her up. [$??] OBO, you pick up. Car could probably start with fresh battery, but might take multiple cranking sessions; is driveable once started. Service record since ~2003 available."
	* '''2017-12-13 07:45''' sent EuroClassics a webmail asking if they had any interest in buying it.		* '''2017-12-13 07:45''' sent EuroClassics a webmail asking if they had any interest in buying it.

	~~[[Category:Cars\|Janis Jalopy]]~~

Woozle: /* Accessories */

2024-11-14T16:35:42Z

Accessories

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	** This unit was stolen in early 2010. Never could get the EQ working, other than presets.		** This unit was stolen in early 2010. Never could get the EQ working, other than presets.
	* The replacement player was stolen sometime between approximately 2015-11 and 2016-03-15 when Euroclassics was working on Janis, mainly trying to fix the starting problem. (To be fair, Ken refused to let me pay him for the work they'd done.) It was apparently a Panasonic, because I found the remote control still in the back.		* The replacement player was stolen sometime between approximately 2015-11 and 2016-03-15 when Euroclassics was working on Janis, mainly trying to fix the starting problem. (To be fair, Ken refused to let me pay him for the work they'd done.) It was apparently a Panasonic, because I found the remote control still in the back.
	* '''2016-03-17''' Replaced with Kenwood KDC-258U (~$65 on sale at Best Buy) s# 130X2817		* '''2016-03-17''' Replaced with [[Kenwood KDC-258U]] (~$65 on sale at Best Buy) s# 130X2817

	==Radio Wiring==		==Radio Wiring==

Woozle: fate

2019-08-02T22:03:13Z

fate

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	[[File:P6060003 Janis Jalopy with frog nose.web.jpg\|right\|400px]]		[[File:P6060003 Janis Jalopy with frog nose.web.jpg\|right\|400px]]
	[[File:2004-09-24.P9270010.Harena hugging Janis trunk.adj.jpg\|right\|400px]]		[[File:2004-09-24.P9270010.Harena hugging Janis trunk.adj.jpg\|right\|400px]]
	[[Janis Jalopy]] is the name we gave to my Mercedes Benz after recovering it from Georgia. The Benz is a 1983 380 SEL 4-door sedan imported from Germany by my dad, who basically gave it to me in 2000. After foolishly [[SvsG:Benz Rental\|renting]] it to [[Staddon vs. Griever\|some people]] (when they asked and I desperately needed the cash), it ended up sitting out in a field near [[Athens]] for about a year, with [[:Image:2004-06-07 recpt 14 benz repair.1000h.jpg\|expensive consequences]].		[[Janis Jalopy]] is the name we gave to my Mercedes Benz after recovering it from Georgia. The Benz was a 1983 380 SEL 4-door sedan imported from Germany by my dad, who basically gave it to me in 2000. After foolishly [[SvsG:Benz Rental\|renting]] it to [[Staddon vs. Griever\|some people]] (when they asked and I desperately needed the cash), it ended up sitting out in a field near [[Athens]] for about a year, with [[:Image:2004-06-07 recpt 14 benz repair.1000h.jpg\|expensive consequences]]. I finally had to [[/fate\|scrap it]] on September 2, 2019.

	* '''[[/VIN\|VIN]]''': WDB12603312029494		* '''[[/VIN\|VIN]]''': WDB12603312029494
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	* '''Engine''': 3.8 liter V8		* '''Engine''': 3.8 liter V8
	==Pages==		==Pages==
	* [[/photos]]		* [[/photos]]: mostly information plates/stickers
			* [[/fate]]
	* The ill-fated [[Griever/Benz Rental\|Benz Rental]]		* The ill-fated [[Griever/Benz Rental\|Benz Rental]]
	** An [[Griever/accounting/Benz\|accounting]] of same		** An [[Griever/accounting/Benz\|accounting]] of same
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	\| ''2008-02-11'' \|\| 177029 \|\| 15.427 \|\| $2.939 \|\| Costco fill-up with Josh (about 1/4 tank?) I ''think'' I entered this on the same day		\| ''2008-02-11'' \|\| 177029 \|\| 15.427 \|\| $2.939 \|\| Costco fill-up with Josh (about 1/4 tank?) I ''think'' I entered this on the same day
	\|}		\|}



	==Parts==		==Parts==
	* Lists of parts for this model		* Lists of parts for this model

Woozle at 11:18, 3 July 2019

2019-07-03T11:18:40Z

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	** [http://www.importpartsspec.com/cart/show/item/232712 Import Parts Specialists] $185.15		** [http://www.importpartsspec.com/cart/show/item/232712 Import Parts Specialists] $185.15
	==Accessories==		==Accessories==
	* [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9205095&type=product&id=1218057761936 JVC - 50W x 4 MOSFET ~~iPod�~~/Satellite Radio-Ready In-Dash CD Deck w/HD Radio Tuner], installed sometime in July (or was it June?) 2009: sound is rather lacking in bass, but that may be Janis's speakers; further testing needed. Can't figure out how to adjust unit's EQ settings.		* [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9205095&type=product&id=1218057761936 JVC - 50W x 4 MOSFET iPod/Satellite Radio-Ready In-Dash CD Deck w/HD Radio Tuner], installed sometime in July (or was it June?) 2009: sound is rather lacking in bass, but that may be Janis's speakers; further testing needed. Can't figure out how to adjust unit's EQ settings.
	** This unit was stolen in early 2010. Never could get the EQ working, other than presets.		** This unit was stolen in early 2010. Never could get the EQ working, other than presets.
	* The replacement player was stolen sometime between approximately 2015-11 and 2016-03-15 when Euroclassics was working on Janis, mainly trying to fix the starting problem. (To be fair, Ken refused to let me pay him for the work they'd done.) It was apparently a Panasonic, because I found the remote control still in the back.		* The replacement player was stolen sometime between approximately 2015-11 and 2016-03-15 when Euroclassics was working on Janis, mainly trying to fix the starting problem. (To be fair, Ken refused to let me pay him for the work they'd done.) It was apparently a Panasonic, because I found the remote control still in the back.
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	None of these ever seem to come on. One is probably the antenna activation, but which? And what are the other 2?		None of these ever seem to come on. One is probably the antenna activation, but which? And what are the other 2?
	==Offloading==		==Offloading==
			* '''2019-07-02''' proposed text for CraigsList ad:
			** "FOR SALE : "Janis Jalopy", our 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL. 206k miles, 4 speed automatic, import model. Difficult to start, but could be repaired - just don't have the time. [List any new/replaced parts in the last year], passed inspection 1 year ago as of July ''(check the )'', has patches of rust and a dent on the hood from a large branch. Interior needs work. Was a very smooth ride, and we are sorry to have to give her up. [$??] OBO, you pick up. Car could probably start with fresh battery, but might take multiple cranking sessions; is driveable once started. Service record since ~2003 available."
	* '''2017-12-13 07:45''' sent EuroClassics a webmail asking if they had any interest in buying it.		* '''2017-12-13 07:45''' sent EuroClassics a webmail asking if they had any interest in buying it.

	[[Category:Cars\|Janis Jalopy]]		[[Category:Cars\|Janis Jalopy]]

Woozle: photos subpage; slight reorg

2019-06-25T19:00:04Z

photos subpage; slight reorg

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	* '''GVWR''': 4697 lbs; front: 2255 lbs., rear 2442 lbs.		* '''GVWR''': 4697 lbs; front: 2255 lbs., rear 2442 lbs.
	* '''Engine''': 3.8 liter V8		* '''Engine''': 3.8 liter V8
			==Pages==
	~~Some relevant links:~~		* [[/photos]]
	* ~~An account of the~~ ill-fated [[~~SvsG:~~Benz Rental\|Benz Rental]]		* The ill-fated [[Griever/Benz Rental\|Benz Rental]]
	* An [[~~SvsG:~~Benz ~~Rental Accounting~~\|accounting]] of same		** An [[Griever/accounting/Benz\|accounting]] of same
	* [[:~~Image~~:2004-06-07 recpt 14 benz repair.1000h.jpg\|receipt]] for the repair work Janis required in order to be drivable again, after recovery through the court system		* [[:File:2004-06-07 recpt 14 benz repair.1000h.jpg\|receipt]] for the repair work Janis required in order to be drivable again, after recovery through the court system
			==Links==
	* Some pre-wiki [http://web.archive.org/web/20050220030646/http://hypertwins.org/photos/benz/ photos of Janis], just after returning home to NC		* Some pre-wiki [http://web.archive.org/web/20050220030646/http://hypertwins.org/photos/benz/ photos of Janis], just after returning home to NC
	* Someone in Australia <s>has</s> had a [http://www.thecockatoo.com/benz.html 1981 version of Janis]... and he <s>can</s> could actually afford to keep it in good shape.		* Someone in Australia <s>has</s> had a [http://www.thecockatoo.com/benz.html 1981 version of Janis]... and he <s>can</s> could actually afford to keep it in good shape.
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	~~[[Category:Cars\|Janis Jalopy]]~~

	==Parts==		==Parts==

Woozle: /* Mileage */

2019-06-25T18:19:36Z

Mileage

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	! date \|\| odometer \|\| gallons \|\| $/gal. \|\| notes		! date \|\| odometer \|\| gallons \|\| $/gal. \|\| notes
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			\| 2019-06-25 \|\| 205538 \|\| \|\| \|\| been sitting in the yard for over a year; just need the mileage for selling it to [http://wagnersauto.com/recycle-dismantle-yard/ scrapyard]
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	\| 2008-04-22 \|\| ''177029'' \|\| 15.063 \|\| $3.469 \|\| Costco fill-up (also about 1/4 tank) -- odometer does not seem to be advancing, though the speedometer works fine		\| 2008-04-22 \|\| ''177029'' \|\| 15.063 \|\| $3.469 \|\| Costco fill-up (also about 1/4 tank) -- odometer does not seem to be advancing, though the speedometer works fine
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	\| ''2008-02-11'' \|\| 177029 \|\| 15.427 \|\| $2.939 \|\| Costco fill-up with Josh (about 1/4 tank?) I ''think'' I entered this on the same day		\| ''2008-02-11'' \|\| 177029 \|\| 15.427 \|\| $2.939 \|\| Costco fill-up with Josh (about 1/4 tank?) I ''think'' I entered this on the same day
	\|}		\|}

			[[Category:Cars\|Janis Jalopy]]

	==Parts==		==Parts==
	* Lists of parts for this model		* Lists of parts for this model

Woozle at 15:11, 4 March 2019

2019-03-04T15:11:53Z

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	* '''Manufactured''': Stuttgart, April 1982		* '''Manufactured''': Stuttgart, April 1982
	* '''GVWR''': 4697 lbs; front: 2255 lbs., rear 2442 lbs.		* '''GVWR''': 4697 lbs; front: 2255 lbs., rear 2442 lbs.
			* '''Engine''': 3.8 liter V8

	Some relevant links:		Some relevant links:

Woozle: typo

2018-04-26T21:49:25Z

typo

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	[[File:P6060003 Janis Jalopy with frog nose.web.jpg\|right\|400px]]		[[File:P6060003 Janis Jalopy with frog nose.web.jpg\|right\|400px]]
	[[File:2004-09-24.P9270010.~~Haena~~ hugging Janis trunk.adj.jpg\|right\|400px]]		[[File:2004-09-24.P9270010.Harena hugging Janis trunk.adj.jpg\|right\|400px]]
	[[Janis Jalopy]] is the name we gave to my Mercedes Benz after recovering it from Georgia. The Benz is a 1983 380 SEL 4-door sedan imported from Germany by my dad, who basically gave it to me in 2000. After foolishly [[SvsG:Benz Rental\|renting]] it to [[Staddon vs. Griever\|some people]] (when they asked and I desperately needed the cash), it ended up sitting out in a field near [[Athens]] for about a year, with [[:Image:2004-06-07 recpt 14 benz repair.1000h.jpg\|expensive consequences]].		[[Janis Jalopy]] is the name we gave to my Mercedes Benz after recovering it from Georgia. The Benz is a 1983 380 SEL 4-door sedan imported from Germany by my dad, who basically gave it to me in 2000. After foolishly [[SvsG:Benz Rental\|renting]] it to [[Staddon vs. Griever\|some people]] (when they asked and I desperately needed the cash), it ended up sitting out in a field near [[Athens]] for about a year, with [[:Image:2004-06-07 recpt 14 benz repair.1000h.jpg\|expensive consequences]].

Woozle: added Harenahug pic

2018-04-26T21:47:51Z

added Harenahug pic

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	''[[Woozle]] writes:''		''[[Woozle]] writes:''

	[[~~Image~~:P6060003 Janis Jalopy with frog nose.web.jpg\|right\|400px]][[Janis Jalopy]] is the name we gave to my Mercedes Benz after recovering it from Georgia. The Benz is a 1983 380 SEL 4-door sedan imported from Germany by my dad, who basically gave it to me in 2000. After foolishly [[SvsG:Benz Rental\|renting]] it to [[Staddon vs. Griever\|some people]] (when they asked and I desperately needed the cash), it ended up sitting out in a field near [[Athens]] for about a year, with [[:Image:2004-06-07 recpt 14 benz repair.1000h.jpg\|expensive consequences]].		[[File:P6060003 Janis Jalopy with frog nose.web.jpg\|right\|400px]]
			[[File:2004-09-24.P9270010.Haena hugging Janis trunk.adj.jpg\|right\|400px]]
			[[Janis Jalopy]] is the name we gave to my Mercedes Benz after recovering it from Georgia. The Benz is a 1983 380 SEL 4-door sedan imported from Germany by my dad, who basically gave it to me in 2000. After foolishly [[SvsG:Benz Rental\|renting]] it to [[Staddon vs. Griever\|some people]] (when they asked and I desperately needed the cash), it ended up sitting out in a field near [[Athens]] for about a year, with [[:Image:2004-06-07 recpt 14 benz repair.1000h.jpg\|expensive consequences]].

	* '''[[/VIN\|VIN]]''': WDB12603312029494		* '''[[/VIN\|VIN]]''': WDB12603312029494

Woozle at 12:49, 13 December 2017

2017-12-13T12:49:38Z

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	None of these ever seem to come on. One is probably the antenna activation, but which? And what are the other 2?		None of these ever seem to come on. One is probably the antenna activation, but which? And what are the other 2?
			==Offloading==
			* '''2017-12-13 07:45''' sent EuroClassics a webmail asking if they had any interest in buying it.

	[[Category:Cars\|Janis Jalopy]]		[[Category:Cars\|Janis Jalopy]]

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	[[File:P6060003 Janis Jalopy with frog nose.web.jpg\|right\|400px]]		[[File:P6060003 Janis Jalopy with frog nose.web.jpg\|right\|400px]]
	[[File:2004-09-24.P9270010.~~Haena~~ hugging Janis trunk.adj.jpg\|right\|400px]]		[[File:2004-09-24.P9270010.Harena hugging Janis trunk.adj.jpg\|right\|400px]]
	[[Janis Jalopy]] is the name we gave to my Mercedes Benz after recovering it from Georgia. The Benz is a 1983 380 SEL 4-door sedan imported from Germany by my dad, who basically gave it to me in 2000. After foolishly [[SvsG:Benz Rental\|renting]] it to [[Staddon vs. Griever\|some people]] (when they asked and I desperately needed the cash), it ended up sitting out in a field near [[Athens]] for about a year, with [[:Image:2004-06-07 recpt 14 benz repair.1000h.jpg\|expensive consequences]].		[[Janis Jalopy]] is the name we gave to my Mercedes Benz after recovering it from Georgia. The Benz is a 1983 380 SEL 4-door sedan imported from Germany by my dad, who basically gave it to me in 2000. After foolishly [[SvsG:Benz Rental\|renting]] it to [[Staddon vs. Griever\|some people]] (when they asked and I desperately needed the cash), it ended up sitting out in a field near [[Athens]] for about a year, with [[:Image:2004-06-07 recpt 14 benz repair.1000h.jpg\|expensive consequences]].