[MBZ] I-17 closure planned for this weekend in north Phoenix

2024-07-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://www.overdriveonline.com/truck-stops/article/15680392/i15-paveathon-i17-closure-in-the-offing-ta-plans-electric-truck-charging-station I-17 closure planned for this weekend in north Phoenix A stretch of southbound Interstate 17 is scheduled to be closed this weekend (July 26-29) in north P

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:21:18 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > IIRC '89 would already have the Terminator broccoli injection system. > While not super efficient it was pretty reliable... Curt "Terminator broccoli injection system"?! What in the world is that? Craig _

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:11:05 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > But, if I had a 1989 Chevy, would I just throw a junkyard 350 in it, or > would I computerize it and upgrade to an LS something with a modern > transmission? > I'm thinking that even at 60% of the MPG the 350 is the economical >

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:52:35 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Holy cow, look at what a lowly Ace sells for. > I'm thinking that if Carrol Shelby never stuck a Ford V8 in an Ace and > called it a Cobra, these things would not go for six digits. > Same goes for Alpines. If not for the Tigers,

Re: [MBZ] SBCs

2024-07-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:37:16 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Ohh Yee who are not faint of wallet, gaze herein for a crate chevy > engine. > https://www.amazon.com/s?k=crate+engines&adgrpid=1345802796424606&hvadid=84112913867128&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=78237&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-8411

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:17:11 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Good point, Mitch. It’s probably been that way for the last couple of > decades, I’m thinking. I’ve heard the term “LS swap” a lot of times in > the past, but since this is not something I would ever do, being a > purist, I

[MBZ] SBCs

2024-07-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:24:35 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > What an anemic engine. No wonder SBC swaps are common in these cars. > You could easily get twice the power and torque out of a SBC. Where does one get a small block chevy engine? How much should one expect to pay? Than

Re: [MBZ] Deal of the day: Ingersoll Rand 231C Impact Wrench $99.99

2024-07-23 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:41:12 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > The mini 3/8" might not qualify for deal of the day, but it is a deal. > > https://www.jbtools.com/mighty-seven-nc-3612q-3-8-in-drive-quiet-mini-aluminum-impact-wrench/ $79.99 with $6.95 shipping. Max Torque: 350 ft lb 85dBa noi

Re: [MBZ] Nice Heckflosse on BAT

2024-07-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:00:09 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > Why did everybody and their cousin own beige back then? Three out of > four of my 60s benzes were beige, because that was what I could > afford... We had a 1964 190Dc which was a dark shade of red (maroon?), which fad

Re: [MBZ] Undercover - A car cover

2024-07-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:14:31 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, Jul 13, 2024, at 15:07, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > > Coastal areas are also problematic. > > Yes, when we vacation near the beach I always find a layer of salt on > the cars in the morning, or maybe it's salt

Re: [MBZ] Local W108 in MD

2024-07-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:00:40 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > I had them in a number of cars over the years, and even installed a set > in my 1962 300SE as it didn’t come with any. The weldnuts were in the > pan but had covers or plugs. I bought a complete set of belts and I > think i

Re: [MBZ] Local W108 in MD

2024-07-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:14:04 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Looks like it’s got the old “Kangol” seat belts. I liked the way the Kangol seat belts in my '72 220D/8 worked. I suppose it was some safety-related thing which made them quit, but I would argue, though, the Kangol belts

Re: [MBZ] OT That Sound

2024-07-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:06:15 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > https://youtu.be/-PL8-_G8JVc?si=4_iFOFCTU3pKnYJB @nonyanks2510 4 days ago That sound alone would always put a smile on anyones face, when Nascar raced REAL cars ! @wegottafishdude 4 days ago Now that’s what a NASCAR car is su

Re: [MBZ] Not sure what this is but interesting grapics

2024-07-04 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:27:50 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Is it a cow or a dalmation? > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-2018-mercedes-3500/7762941373.html Dalmatian. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arc

Re: [MBZ] Geez

2024-07-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 3 Jul 2024 23:41:50 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Agreed. The off-white Bakelite steering wheel that was on the > W110/111/112 models was a thing of beauty. I don’t recall the same on > the W114/115, but there could very well have been the same on early > models, I guess? I

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Rusty

2024-07-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 1 Jul 2024 21:23:30 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Rusty just sent me a friend request on FB. > Where ever he is must have good wifi. Uh, yeah. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking e350 wagon - $7,000

2024-06-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:06:05 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > I sometimes wonder why wagons/estates are not more popular here. It's > > all SUVs and crossovers. > > Fads and fashion. I have no use for SUV's, I never have. (A suburban, > the original, is a UV, no S about it. Your basic

Re: [MBZ] High $$ 220SE

2024-06-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:31:14 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > >> https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/gilbert-1962-mercedes-220-se-w111/7760813745.html > > I should engage the seller and find out how long and where he got it > from because it looks exactly like the one my neighbor arou

Re: [MBZ] Step Aside, Caravan. Get Thee Hence, Astro Van. See Ya, Sienna.

2024-06-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:58:56 + Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > For the uber fancy soccer mom. > > https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/atlanta-2020-mercedes-metris-maybach/7760485234.html Speak about over the top! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] The MB Market auction listing Link

2024-06-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:58:17 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Correction - condenser. No condenser included. Not sure how easy it > would be to source one of those. Glad you corrected that. When I saw the evaporator assembly, I groaned, knowing how much work that would be to install!

Re: [MBZ] This is Sort of Cool

2024-06-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:45:49 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > I do have some G scale Old West cars and loco (blown gears, not worth > fixing) awaiting his artistic touch, This will have to wait until I get > my amputated foot situation under control and out of rehab centers... :)

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

2024-06-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:43:39 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Supposedly the hackers have demanded millions of dollars to release > their data. Somebody really screwed up and heads will roll. And even if they pay the demand, there is no guarantee their data will be recovered ... Crai

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

2024-06-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:12:49 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:58:31 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Reading between the lines that doesn’t sound too convincing > > I have had dealings with the dealer, but not recently and don

Re: [MBZ] BAT Bashing

2024-06-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:58:43 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Well it has been discussed many times. Couldn’t tell you specifics > beyond people seem to pay way beyond reasonable prices for cars there. > It seems like a crack fueled bidding frenzy. I recall a comment referring to Pierr

[MBZ] BAT Bashing

2024-06-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
I thought someone recently relayed comments critical about vehicles posted on Bring A Trailer, but I cannot find the email, even with searching in the archives. Am I remembering correctly? Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives ht

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

2024-06-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
; On Jun 20, 2024, at 7:38 PM, Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:15:03 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > >> Heck this was even a news story on the local news, interviewing > >> dealers in the area. It

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

2024-06-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:15:03 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Heck this was even a news story on the local news, interviewing dealers > in the area. It’s a big deal for sure but these dealers can do a car > deal the old fashioned way. Problem is many of the sales people and > managers n

Re: [MBZ] Axle challenge

2024-06-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:50:11 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I got the thing back together quite easily. I jiggered the inner joint > around a bit and it slid right on! Yay in that. Congratulations! I was going to suggest using a hose clamp to compress the ring to get things start

Re: [MBZ] Anyone remember these?

2024-06-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:03:06 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > Yeah, the v4 engines were a big upgrade because they were 4 stroke... > > -Curt So, why in the world did the current seller take out the V4 engine and put the 3-inline engine back in ??? Craig > On Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:57:53 +

Re: [MBZ] Anyone remember these?

2024-06-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:57:53 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > 2 stroke engine, no oil injection, premix. > > If you were coming down a hill in gear the engine would be above idle > but would only be getting an idle level of oil fed to it. No crankcase > oil... OH! I had not thought of that. N

Re: [MBZ] Anyone remember these?

2024-06-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:13:13 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > ... but engine braking down a mountain with little to no fuel would > result in damage from oil starvation. That's weird. How would feeding it more throttle cause the oil to circulate more? Did they want you to coast down the mou

Re: [MBZ] I filled up the CL600 at Costco today

2024-06-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:34:42 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > It wasn’t fun going up on Friday, either. A high COG vehicle like an ML > being loaded and with winds blowing hard and high ambient temps made it > pretty darned exciting, especially in the turns. It was not > pleasurable,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses (Costco content)

2024-06-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 15 Jun 2024 23:12:50 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > I have adult diplopia/strabismus - aka double vision ... I have Rxs > for lenses to correct the diplopia. I will try Costco. IIRC, Costco does not do prism (wedge) corrections. Craig __

Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses (Costco content)

2024-06-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 16 Jun 2024 02:39:20 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Is “monovision” like when they do LASIK and one eye does close and the > other dies distance? Yes, one eye does close, one eye does distance. > That always seemed weird to me. It seems weird to me, too. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses (Costco content)

2024-06-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:52:24 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Everybody I know says they wished they'd had their cataracts removed > years earlier than they did. Shirley had cataract surgery on both eyes. Her experience was no doubt complicated by her long-term Type 1 diabetes and by an irr

Re: [MBZ] A Mini Q

2024-06-14 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 15 Jun 2024 01:32:27 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Long enough when you consider the outside temperature was around 105F > atthe time. Ooo! It got up to 97.3F here yesterday, but only to 82.9F with some rain today. Craig ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Digest

2024-06-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:28:06 -0400 ned kleinhenz via Mercedes wrote: > I use the digest. Do you use the archives? That's what Kaleb changed the subject to ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Un

[MBZ] Something for Floyd ...

2024-06-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://www.mercedespartscenter.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-rebuilt-engine-amg-12-cylinder-275010700080 Rebuilt Engine Amg 12 Cylinder - Mercedes-Benz (275-010-70-00-80) Fits MSRP: $49,570.00 Discount: $1,984.46 Sale Price: $47,585.54 Core Charge:$9,572.00 Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] In case you wanted to drive across Teton Pass ...

2024-06-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:31:37 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > >> I've been there. This time fix it right? Notice the remains of an > >> asphalt patch job right at the divot. That little trouble spot was > >> torn up and rebuilt already, fairly recently too. > > I had not noticed that. Th

Re: [MBZ] In case you wanted to drive across Teton Pass ...

2024-06-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:05:30 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > I've been there. This time fix it right? Notice the remains of an > asphalt patch job right at the divot. That little trouble spot was > torn up and rebuilt already, fairly recently too. I had not noticed that. Thanks. Crai

[MBZ] Marshall's Wisdom [was: Re: Digest]

2024-06-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 11 Jun 2024 03:46:09 + OK DonN via Mercedes wrote: > Is that where all of Marshall's wisdom is now? Marshall's wisdom is probably scattered through the archives (which is what Kaleb changed the subject to), but I have a list of Marshall's emails in a directory which contains 39 megab

Re: [MBZ] Digest

2024-06-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:24:07 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I’m sorry, I guess digest is not what I meant, I meant the archives. > Still no value? I have used them very occasionally. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives htt

Re: [MBZ] OT: Stupid nickle and dime stuff

2024-06-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:59:35 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > The '05 Golf ate the miles up yesterday, we did Peterborough, NH to > Waterville, ME in one 200+ mile run. I *think* the speedo reads 5mph > slow which might explain the 45mpg. I got into the habit of using a GPS receiver as a speedo

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 9 Jun 2024 11:11:58 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > JUst don't pay more for tires than your car is worth... Not much chance of that! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chan

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 9 Jun 2024 03:01:57 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > I can second all of those choices. All the tires. Thanks, Rick. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 20:34:44 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > The Altimax is a great tire and they have sizes to fix just about all > vintage of Mercedes. Thanks, Kaleb. I think that's what I will go with. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To se

Re: [MBZ] OT: Stupid nickle and dime stuff

2024-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 9 Jun 2024 01:24:09 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Tomorrow I'm going to take it to the great northern estate. The car > smokes more on startup than I'd like, a 450 mile highway run ought to > clean the cobwebs out of it. Have a safe trip! Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 9 Jun 2024 02:29:07 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Family reunion for Mrs. Dan. Liberty, “Yosemite” (pronounced > phonetically, not like the national park) and Danville, KY. Great > place, great people. Sounds like fun! Enjoy yourself! Craig P.S. If you're driving I-40 t

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 19:36:30 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > Vredestein Sprint Classics in 185R14 are a great choice for a 300SD, and > it’s the original size. > > 195 70 14 works, but the choices are getting worse and worse. Except > you can now get Pirelli CN36s in that size. > >

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 16:29:24 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > General Alimax, Hankook, I have also had good luck with GT Radial Thank you, Kaleb. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 23:41:29 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Strong work! Yes, indeed! 🏋️‍♂️ I wish you success in completing the rest. > -D from the depths of southern KY/Appalachia What in the world are you doing there?! Craig ___ http:/

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 7 Jun 2024 21:25:45 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Just placed an order with Samstag for a few specialty tools, and I must > say their customer service is the absolute best I have ever > encountered. Ever. Thank you for pointing them out. What tools did you order? Craig

[MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
I was surprised recently to see diesel LESS than gasoline! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb, what is this?

2024-06-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 6 Jun 2024 20:27:35 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > It’s the golden driller. > > > Golden Driller > wikipedia.org Thank you! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] AC fun today

2024-06-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 6 Jun 2024 19:47:20 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > The AC in the 2012GL450 was blowing no cool air.  It hasn't been too > hot here up until just recently so when I have driven it I had the > windows down which was not unpleasant.  It has started to get warm now, > in the 80-90s

Re: [MBZ] OT: Humongous solar plant goes online in China

2024-06-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:53:44 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2024-06-06 15:30, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-brings-worlds-largest-solar-162205069.html > > 5gW is 200,000 acres? 312 square miles? That's more than 17 miles > squared. That'

[MBZ] I-17 NB closed this weekend near Phoenix

2024-06-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
For all you Arizonans, https://www.overdriveonline.com/equipment/article/15676844/drivers-death-prompts-incab-carbon-monoxide-warning-new-paccar-mx13 I-17 NB closed this weekend near Phoenix NB Interstate 17 is scheduled to be closed this weekend, June 7-10, between Happy Valley Road and Loop 30

Re: [MBZ] OT: Airport

2024-06-02 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 2 Jun 2024 18:37:53 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Reminds me of when I was fresh out of school. A buddy of mine and I > had apartments at a place that had a fair number of young singles, and > we were in the sauna talking. Not about work, just general > conversation. A cute gir

Re: [MBZ] OT: Airport

2024-06-02 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 2 Jun 2024 22:41:57 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Coming to Jim's comments, this game actually had a “soundtrack” in the > sense that there was an 8-track tape player with a very short tape in > it that played different sounds or sayings at the appropriate times. When I wa

Re: [MBZ] OT - Ultrasonic Cleaners

2024-05-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 28 May 2024 21:41:22 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Keep an eye on govdeals.com for university surplus. I don’t see any at > the moment but would guess they are available from time to time. Try asking Jamie, too. We had a discussion about ultrasonic cleaners in the past. Crai

Re: [MBZ] S550 etc. Benzing over the weekend

2024-05-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 28 May 2024 16:05:09 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > I changed the rear brake pads on the 09S550 on Saturday > > Yesterday I went at the fronts and after finally getting them off the > small floor jack again, I found that they looked pretty much new very > little wear so

Re: [MBZ] IM SURE SOMEONE HAS THE TIME AND PATIENCE TOO BRING THIS BABY BACK TO LIFE

2024-05-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 27 May 2024 19:59:32 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Totaled, The ask is far too high. Without doubt, there is frame damage > that must be repaired, then I conservatively estimate replacement cost > for all the deployed air bags would run in excess of $12,000.00. > Call a Pic and Pull

Re: [MBZ] I picked up the 95k mile 1 owner e300

2024-05-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 25 May 2024 18:21:03 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Car is nice, will clean up. Currently the throttle linkage is sticky > from sitting and has no brakes. How much did you pay for it? > Original owner was Michael Doucet, supposedly a famous musician. I have > never heard of

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz 300D - $14,500 (SAINT SIMONS ISLAND)

2024-05-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 25 May 2024 08:43:34 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > I had an old money friend who lives in Atlanta suggest I retire in SSI. > He has a flawed mental model of my financial situation. Prices for lots there start at just under $100,000/acre and go up to $595,555.56/acre. The lea

[MBZ] Tornadoes possible near Claremore, Oklahoma

2024-05-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKgC-cUO_IQ Max Velocity - Severe Weather Center Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailma

Re: [MBZ] Great, All Original

2024-05-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 15 May 2024 15:13:21 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Yeah roughly the same size as a W123, nearly identical in length and > width but the W110 had a shorter wheelbase compared to a W123 Saloon. > The W110 roof was a bit higher and more rounded I think, resulting in > more interio

Re: [MBZ] CHANGE YOUR FUSES!!!

2024-05-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 15 May 2024 17:26:09 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Ok so again I am a dumbass. I bought this 09S550, girl said AC needed > to be recharged. When I test drove it the AC was working fine then > wasn’t. A scan said the regulator was bad. It worked another time or > two as wel

Re: [MBZ] Cheap folding solar

2024-05-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 09 May 2024 14:05:36 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > 50 cents / Watt > > It carries the Costco Death Star, so it's available where it's > available and not available where it's not. (Death Star is asterisk > price tag and x.97 pricing on discontinued merchandise) So how does one fi

[MBZ] Oklahoma Tornadoes: Kaleb are you OK?

2024-05-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
I just heard a news report saying there were tornadoes north of Tulsa last night. How are you doing, Kaleb? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://ma

Re: [MBZ] OT: 4-way switch troubleshooting

2024-05-04 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 4 May 2024 18:29:38 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > I am thinking switch 3 is the bad one, does that sound right? > > The one that behaves abby-normally is the first suspect. > Murphy's law suggests that the most expensive one could be it. > (That's the 4-way switch.) My though

Re: [MBZ] Green '95 NA diesel sold for original sticker price.

2024-04-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:04:45 -0500 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Jeez-o-flip. We need to be more like Dean. I wonder how much work he did on it to make it spotless for the BaT sale. Craig > > On Apr 26, 2024, at 2:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > I am not sure if

Re: [MBZ] Scam? -- 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL - $29,000

2024-04-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:09:08 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Price seems very low > > https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-beach-1958-mercedes-benz/7738997145.html It's beautiful. I'll bet if you did a Google picture search you'd find it on BaT. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] OT bamboo

2024-04-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:02:15 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > It would need to be tall. It also sounds like it needs to be clumping. > I guess the clumps clump up and don’t spread all over the place. We had volunteer bamboo in the back yard of the house we rented while I was in grad s

Re: [MBZ] The HF fancy oil extractor

2024-04-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 20 Apr 2024 07:07:33 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I already have one but could not pass up a brand new one for $100, and > they even met me in a parking lot on my way home so didn’t even have to > travel for it. Another choice (and JB Tools has free shipping for orders $99

Re: [MBZ] ISO: W124 300D Turbo (124.133?)

2024-04-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:27:18 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > That’s a possible choice as well, besides the chassis number listed in > the subject. What years were the 124.133 vehicles made? The only vehicles which come to mind as a 300D x.133 are W123.133s. Craig _

Re: [MBZ] ISO: W124 300D Turbo (124.133?)

2024-04-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:08:28 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Oldest son wants another 300D diesel, but it must be a turbo. I know > they’re not terribly common, but if you come across a decent one, > please drop me a note. Would this be a 300D/2.5 Turbo of early '90s fame with an OM

Re: [MBZ] BAUER 5.7 Amp, 6 in. Short-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher/Sander for $39.99

2024-04-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:14:33 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Yes, I have a corded model made by Fein (maybe the original maker of > the type?) and they are great for flush cuts and fine trim work, not > sure I'd think of reaching for it if I needed to cut openings in 3/4" > subfloor but

Re: [MBZ] 300D Manny

2024-04-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:50:09 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Always wanted a manual in my 300D. Settled for shifting between "S" and > "D" as needed. > > Turbo is a bit slow to spool up on these, so you'd need to learn to not > let the RPMs fall too much during shifts. My 240D/3.0 (whi

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Outlook

2024-04-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 13 Apr 2024 16:12:00 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Apple are doing their best to destroy > email. They want you using their proprietary messaging instead. I have a gmail address and have it forwarded to one of my domain's addresses. I access m

Re: [MBZ] Need a vacuum pump for A/C work?

2024-04-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:19:07 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Those are good deals. Nice catch, Craig! Thanks for sharing! You are welcome. I have purchased tools from JB Tools and have found them a good vendor with low prices. For example, if you find a Milton tool on JB Tools' web

[MBZ] Need a vacuum pump for A/C work?

2024-04-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
JB Tools is currently having a sale on FJC products. https://www.jbtools.com/fjc-6905-1-5-cfm-vacuum-pump/ FJC 6905 1.5 CFM Vacuum Pump 5.0 star rating 1 Review $98.99 https://www.jbtools.com/fjc-6909-3-0-cfm-vacuum-pump/ FJC 6909 3.0 CFM Vacuum Pump 5.0 star rating 2 Reviews $107.99 https:/

Re: [MBZ] The eclipse

2024-04-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 8 Apr 2024 20:05:01 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > Which is why I limited myself to brief glances. I know the rules. :) Great! For last year's partial eclipse, we had a fellow come to my church who brought his special eclipse telescope/camera and eclipse glasses for

Re: [MBZ] The eclipse

2024-04-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 8 Apr 2024 17:33:40 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > 98 percent in NWA. Used my welders goggles to take the occasional > glance. :) Welder's goggles are not quite dark enough ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arc

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar

2024-04-02 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 2 Apr 2024 22:32:42 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Got a chance to get some used panels that are a couple years old that > are “take-outs” from a commercial installation where the roof space got > removed for a remodel. > > Owner has tested them and has specs for each panel

Re: [MBZ] Dual pulley alternator belts

2024-03-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:58:55 -0500 Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks for the help. You are welcome. > I think I found the correct belt. It’s a Continental brand # 15411 > 40.5” x 7/16” width.Ended up ordering through Walmart for about $12 > each. Should arrive on Monday. Walmart

Re: [MBZ] Dual pulley alternator belts

2024-03-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:42:50 -0500 Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: > One of the belts was destroyed and I pulled the other one off to > measure it. There are no numbers or manufacturers name on the belt. It > measures 40.25” when measuring out side of the belt from mark to mark. > Width of belt

Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

2024-03-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:34:18 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Take a hell of a bollard to stop a 100,000 tonne hammer moving at 8 > knots. Let's call it 850 MJ, or over 200 lbs of TNT in bomb form. units says it's 1693.7798 megaJ and 809.64615 lb tnt -- quite a lot of energy to dissipate.

Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

2024-03-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:36:24 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > They have bollards/barriers around the supports for the Sunshine Skyway > bridge that spans the opening of Tampa Bay into the Gulf. Previous > bridge suffered the same fate as this one some years ago. In 1980. This is the

Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

2024-03-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:51:20 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N39w6aQFKSQ Thanks for the link. Looking at the suggested videos on the right side of the screen, I could spend hours (days?) looking at YouTube videos! Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

2024-03-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:22:54 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Wow. Incredible. > > Moment Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by ship > https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68663488 The captain of the ship is in a whole lot of trouble! Lawyers are going to have a fie

Re: [MBZ] Tamara airbag recall

2024-03-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:39:35 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Did anyone else get a call about an airbag recall? I had one the other > day but it didn’t say which car was involved. Just saw a FB ad from > MBUSA to book an appt. I guess I should call and find out which car is > on th

Re: [MBZ] Single-stage or clear coat?

2024-03-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:19:56 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Depends on the color. > > -D Paint Code: 623H Light Ivory Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deli

Re: [MBZ] Fiat vs Tesla

2024-03-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:25:45 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Especially if he had a few kanelsnegls or frøsnappers with his > breakfast! Just don’t touch anything else when you’re done until you > can wash your hands! https://skandibaking.com/kanelsnegle-danish-cinnamon-buns/

[MBZ] Single-stage or clear coat?

2024-03-23 Thread Craig via Mercedes
Any idea what type of paint my 1980 W116 300SD has? Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebe

Re: [MBZ] OT Computer security issues

2024-03-23 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 23 Mar 2024 18:07:52 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Not really. I mean, yes, it’s an issue, but to be honest, this is a > fairly common “man-in-the-middle” type of cert caching scheme, and is > nothing new, unique, or uncommon. Since we're on the topic of the “man-in-the-mi

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:10:27 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mar 22, 2024, at 1:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Citric acid > > Seems like we did that all the time back in the day. Yup. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Blue Benz antifreeze at El Mercado de Wal

2024-03-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:43:17 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Easy. Your WiFi is constantly “pinging”, looking for available WiFi > connections. WalMart, using a standard WiFi access point, “sees” your > phone, grabs the MAC address and then “follows” you through the store. I have a

Re: [MBZ] Tree work

2024-03-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:10:16 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I managed to get the tree cut up into manageable chunks about 4ft long > and moved them out of the way with the loader on the tractor even > though it was struggling too. Big chunks and very wet and heavy. Water > was oozi

Re: [MBZ] I went to A Thing Sunday evening

2024-03-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:20:20 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > And this was in the parking lot The music teacher at my high school had a 1964 230SL in dark green. It caught my teenage eye every time I walked from the bus stop into school. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Bring an excavator 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220S

2024-03-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 4 Mar 2024 21:08:09 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Those same moisture-laden winds are also coming in from the Pacific > Ocean all along the coast, which is nice and chilly. When they climb > the slopes of those mountains/hills, the uplift causes water to > precipitate out a

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