Re: [MBZ] Interesting 220Sb on BAT

Pretty sure it was a Wheelskin that I put on the W140. A bit tedious to install correctly, but when done right it’s nearly imperceptible from the original cover (if it had one.) -D > On Jun 1, 2024, at 12:31 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > The steering wheel is your primary user

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 220Sb on BAT

The steering wheel is your primary user interface, it's usually worth a bit of effort to make it nice. We've used Wheelskins covers on a few of ours. Nice, but the installation is a bit tedious. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 220Sb on BAT

Absolutely, to each his/her own. If it was really rough or there was concern about it hurting me with scratching or cutting, I would do it as an interim fix until I could restore/replace. The restoration process isn’t difficult, but time consuming. A lot of fill/dry/sand, rinse and repeat

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 220Sb on BAT

I have a leather wrap on my W211 steering wheel. The original varnish/plastic finish on the wood sections was cracked and chipping off. I bought a lace-on leather wrap that is thin (it's just leather, no padding), it fits really tightly, feels nice in the hands, and IMO looks good. I appreciate

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 220Sb on BAT

As a purist I would never wrap a steering wheel like this unless it was the absolute last thing I could do. That said, I have used a really expensive leather wrap on a W140 that looked almost OE and was very high quality. It also took over an hour to install… -D > On Jun 1, 2024, at 10:16 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 220Sb on BAT

> Or put a leather wrap on it. That's what I've done. Get a nice lace-on leather wrap, looks good and feels good on the hands. You'd still need to fill in any gaps but would not have to worry so much about getting a perfect finish. ___

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 220Sb on BAT

Nearly everything expands and contracts with heat. A major source of trouble would be differential coefficients of expansion between the plastic(s) and the steel spine. Ideally they minimized that by choice of plastic, but did they? (Consider the lowly vacuum tube or incandescent light bulb.

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 220Sb on BAT

Nothing, but consider that you’re looking at material that’s been exposed to the elements for all intents and purposes for over 60 years, I wouldn’t be terribly concerned myself. That and I would also be storing the vehicle in far less extreme conditions that it had probably experienced over

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 220Sb on BAT

What prevents the same expansion/contraction from re-cracking the repairs? On Sat, Jun 1, 2024, at 11:37, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > No. The pieces of remaining steering wheel material are firmly anchored > in place to a steel ring which is the foundation for the steering > wheel.

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 220Sb on BAT

Exactly. POR-15 made a steering wheel restoration kit some time ago that was basically a couple blocks of their epoxy putty and some sandpaper. That’s all it takes. I’ve never done it, but I was prepared to before Jamie found the reamining stock being sold, so I bought a new one. And it was

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 220Sb on BAT

My experience (W115) is that the epoxy-like plastic shrinks with age, and once the accumulated stress exceeds the remaining material strength a fissure opens up, and only gets wider with increasing age. Nothing is loose, mobile, or crumbly. It seems like it would be a pretty good base for the

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 220Sb on BAT

No. The pieces of remaining steering wheel material are firmly anchored in place to a steel ring which is the foundation for the steering wheel. It’s just expansion and contraction of the material over many years that causes the cracks, I presume. When they do crack, and even when pieces come

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 220Sb on BAT

Do the cracks pinch? On Sat, Jun 1, 2024 at 11:33 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The steering wheel will not disintegrate, believe me. Typical restoration > for these, since Jamie and I bought the last of them a few years ago, > involves filling the cracks with

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 220Sb on BAT

The steering wheel will not disintegrate, believe me. Typical restoration for these, since Jamie and I bought the last of them a few years ago, involves filling the cracks with epoxy, using a rasp and sandpaper to smooth out, then paint. It’s not terribly difficult or expensive to do if you

Re: [MBZ] Interesting spec -- 2013 Mercedes-Benz gl-class,$18,599

Yikes. Zu viele . It sure is pretty though. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2024, at 8:08 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ask is way too high for the miles and year > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/796458959079158 > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

We get that in New England too, especially in the farm county up north. -Curt Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 7:45 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I guess a lot of people who haven’t grown up in the Midwest don’t understand the thrill of sitting out

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

I believe I have related this story before about a tornado in maybe 1974 that went through Indiana and did huge amounts of damage. I belonged to the flying club at Purdue and there was a deal if you washed and waxed an airplane you could get a couple hours of flying time for free.  I

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

Summers when I worked at FWA I’d stand out on the ramp and watch storms building a long ways off. Watched a few ternaders develop and scoot off different directions while marveling at nature’s power --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 29, 2024, at 12:45 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

He doesn’t need one with the windbreak of the Back 40. -D > On Apr 29, 2024, at 9:57 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nope > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 29, 2024, at 11:54 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> On 29/04/2024 11:51 AM, Kaleb Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

But it is a 300CD On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 10:44 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/share/TQraV7wrW6q4YJe4/?mibextid=79PoIi > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

Nope Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2024, at 11:54 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 29/04/2024 11:51 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> We were up at midnight- 1am watching the weather because we had a line of >> stores with tornadoes headed our way. A tornado quickly

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

I recall when a tornado went through just south of our first house in Indiana. As you drove down SR 37 you could see it’s path through the forests and fields. Like a lawn mower went through and just cleared a path. And yes, tonadoes *do* sound like really loud freight trains. -D > On Apr 29,

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

On 29/04/2024 11:51 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: We were up at midnight- 1am watching the weather because we had a line of stores with tornadoes headed our way. A tornado quickly developed and went thru a town where I have family. 40 years and 1 day ago, a huge tornado blew thru

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

We were up at midnight- 1am watching the weather because we had a line of stores with tornadoes headed our way. A tornado quickly developed and went thru a town where I have family. 40 years and 1 day ago, a huge tornado blew thru that same town and blew it away. This one was not nearly as bad.

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

I guess a lot of people who haven’t grown up in the Midwest don’t understand the thrill of sitting out on the (enclosed) porch and watching the whole process of a big storm blowing up. Something I never tire of, but don’t see much of anymore, either. -D > On Apr 29, 2024, at 9:34 AM, Bob

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

Two nights ago we had a batch go through. First time in 40+ years I went to bed with a tornado warning underway. Lightning struck a 525kV line tower about 400 yards from the house as we were watching the sideways rain. One kind of forgets how impressive that is. The whole experience was a

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

Better get out of Caterpillar Land before the next batch of Kaleb’s windstorms come your way. -D > On Apr 29, 2024, at 5:40 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hey, I’m in Peoria right now. We go back to AZ tomorrow. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 29, 2024, at 7:22 

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

Too big to carry on. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2024, at 7:49 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Go buy them > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 29, 2024, at 7:39 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Hey, I’m in Peoria right now. We go back to AZ

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

Go buy them Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2024, at 7:39 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hey, I’m in Peoria right now. We go back to AZ tomorrow. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 29, 2024, at 7:22 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> A little

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

I would prefer to be at $3k, but $4k might be OK. Have the coupes been dropping lately? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2024, at 7:22 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > A little high but for $4-5k would be a good deal esp if you had a trans to > pop in the one that won’t

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

Hey, I’m in Peoria right now. We go back to AZ tomorrow. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2024, at 7:22 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > A little high but for $4-5k would be a good deal esp if you had a trans to > pop in the one that won’t move. > > —FT > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

A little high but for $4-5k would be a good deal esp if you had a trans to pop in the one that won’t move. —FT Sent from my iPad > On Apr 28, 2024, at 10:44 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/share/TQraV7wrW6q4YJe4/?mibextid=79PoIi > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Interesting color -- 1991 Mercedes Benz 300E,$11,250

PRetty car, but overpriced unless it were a diesel. On Mon, Mar 25, 2024 at 2:04 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Somewhat ambitious on price but looks really nice > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/695248029234745 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Swap

That looks really nice --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 22, 2024, at 1:30 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > [0_aLCraNsWJb6_0gl0t2_600x450.jpg] > 1981 Mercedes Benz 300CD diesel for sale by

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

Many years ago I was coming back from northern Maine not long after Memorial Day.  There was an accident and the whole highway was down to one lane at a walking pace. Occasionally somebody would decide they wanted to take the closest exit and would slip down the breakdown lane. Just ahead of

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

I can feel the GL and trailer both getting buffeted by the bow wake of semis. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 21, 2023, at 5:33 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > So there’s not a lot of drama with having contention with other vehicles. >> And I can keep a good stopping distance ahead of

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

On Sat, Oct 21, 2023, at 16:32, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Both important points. There can also be sudden wind surprises. I know I > see a lot of guys blasting past me > in what look like brand-new muscle-bound pickup trucks towing what look > like brand-new very large RV's. > Going

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

So there’s not a lot of drama with having contention with other vehicles. > And I can keep a good stopping distance ahead of me. > Both important points. There can also be sudden wind surprises. I know I see a lot of guys blasting past me in what look like brand-new muscle-bound pickup trucks

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

I have found that a tad below 70, so like 68 or 69 is kind of a sweet spot as I am just a bit slower than the speed limit so I’m not having to pass a lot of other vehicles except for the occasional semi. So there’s not a lot of drama with having contention with other vehicles. And I can keep a

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

> > ...in the GL450 towing the car at 70ish most of the way... > That sounds a bit fast for towing. (Heavy, awkward. Perhaps relatively unfamiliar with, compared to normal driving?) It's a bit of a hot button with me. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

Final negotiated price was... On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 2:55 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I went to look at this 95E420 and stole it out from under Kaleb after a > bit of negotiation. I mostly wanted the AMG wheels (with 10yo Continental > tars with some

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- transmission issues -- SLK 230,$1,000

Ok 722.6 that’s what I was thinking. I sent a msg have not heard back. Connector might be buggered or the TCM was bad to begin with or fluid leak not the trans. Likely nothing significant esp if some jackleg mech was doing the work. I could probably get it sorted in the driveway. It’s maybe

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- transmission issues -- SLK 230,$1,000

I had people loballing me on my $400 Focus parts car. It seems that the lower the asking price, the more the cheapskates come out of the woodwork. On Mon, Aug 7, 2023, at 10:30, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Probably, but that should be a $100 bill at the dealer. > > $1000 car, no lo

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- transmission issues -- SLK 230,$1,000

On 2023-08-07 11:01, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: This could be a good deal.  I wonder if it needs to be coded or adapted to the car That's a first gen SLK (R170), so I believe they're all 722.6. Should be straightforward. Ran after swapped, then quit working properly. Either defective

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- transmission issues -- SLK 230,$1,000

Probably, but that should be a $100 bill at the dealer. $1000 car, no lo ballers, funny. -D > On Aug 7, 2023, at 11:02 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This could be a good deal. I wonder if it needs to be coded or adapted to > the car > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- S350 -- 2006 Mercedes-Benz s-class,$2,600

What's the catch? On Mon, Jul 17, 2023 at 10:06 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Great pics. I don't recall seeing many of these, usually 430s or 500s. > Bad 350? > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/822429069103917 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

If the car has been sitting unused and not running for some time and is a gas car, which means the last tank was most likely ethanol fuel, the tank will be loaded with "ethanol varnish" and the fuel system will be plugged with it. Expect to have to do a fuel tank removal and cleaning, all fuel

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

come on man, that's a good deal and would be fun to do something different.  Don't be crotchety old fart! --FT On 6/10/23 8:51 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I did some soul searching and I just don’t have the desire to mess with a gasser. Now if this went klatta klatta, I be on it like

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

I did some soul searching and I just don’t have the desire to mess with a gasser. Now if this went klatta klatta, I be on it like a….well, you know. If anyone thinks they need this, I could be persuaded to fetch it for you since she seems to be willing to let it go so cheaply, but again, not

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

Exactly --FTSent from iFōnOn Jun 9, 2023, at 10:42 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:It’s a three hour drive to see it. If I could see it in person it would be evident if it was sad paint or just wicked dirty. If she’ll take <$1000 for it, I suppose it would be an air up the tires when you get

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

It’s a three hour drive to see it. If I could see it in person it would be evident if it was sad paint or just wicked dirty. If she’ll take <$1000 for it, I suppose it would be an air up the tires when you get there and get it on a trailer and check it out more closely when you get home kinda

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

The paint looks rough but maybe it’s just dirty?  Interior nice though. Offer $800 settle on $1k?  Even $1200 is not unreasonable but ya gotta do some shrewd negotiating --FTSent from iFōnOn Jun 9, 2023, at 9:02 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:The seller says her son has no time for it, he

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

The seller says her son has no time for it, he has done nothing to it, and she wants me to make an offer. What’s a fair offer seeing how seemingly good it appears?And again, I have a very small knowledge base for gassers. AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Jun 9, 2023, at 8:47 AM, Buggered Benzmail via

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

That would be a good acquisition. M110 engine is solid but can overheat and blow the head gasket (ask how I know!). I doubt it it is anything too critical, could be a fun project. You should get it. --FTSent from iFōnOn Jun 9, 2023, at 11:12 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:I’m going to engage

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

I’m going to engage in messaging this person. Hopeful they can shed light on what is wrong with it. Wicked low mileage and it looks awesome from the few pics. I’ve never had a gasser so I have no idea of what historically could be the issue. AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Jun 8, 2023, at 1:04 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Interesting - Cash Only!

The engine must be ok! To/from the NE? But that still wouldn’t account for 300kmi --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 3, 2023, at 12:53 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > A 2007 ML that has nearly 300k on the clock! > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting - Cash Only!

Yeah that makes sense --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 3, 2023, at 3:21 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 3 Jun 2023 14:55:19 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > >> The engine must be ok! To/from the NE? But that still wouldn’t >> account for 300kmi > > That's 18538

Re: [MBZ] Interesting - Cash Only!

On Sat, 3 Jun 2023 14:55:19 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > The engine must be ok! To/from the NE? But that still wouldn’t > account for 300kmi That's 18538 miles/year, 1545 miles/month. For a 5-day work week drive, 260 times per year, that's 71.3 miles/day. If I worked in

Re: [MBZ] Interesting - Cash Only!

The engine must be ok! To/from the NE? But that still wouldn’t account for 300kmi --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 3, 2023, at 12:53 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > A 2007 ML that has nearly 300k on the clock! > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting interior -- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 e,$500

On 2023-05-21 12:34, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I wonder if this is stock or has been modified.  Whichever, it looks pretty good $500 or OBO Mechanic Special. Runs https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/215147237976137 Sold. Didn't notice a Sportline badge on the fender, but the

Re: [MBZ] Interesting interior -- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 e,$500

Not stock Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2023, at 11:34 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder if this is stock or has been modified. Whichever, it looks pretty > good > > $500 or OBO Mechanic Special. Runs > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/215147237976137 >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car Trauma

Post was deleted. On Mon, May 8, 2023, 8:00 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > For $800 that could be a fun topless beater > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On May 8, 2023, at 6:55 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >  >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car Trauma

For $800 that could be a fun topless beater --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 8, 2023, at 6:55 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/phoenix-1999-mercedes-clk320-convertible/7616644390.html > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPad >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting article about EVs

Imagine that, the Natural Law of Unintended Consequences rules, yet again. On Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 12:54 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://jalopnik.com/stellantis-ceo-tavares-earth-not-enough-lithium-for-evs-1850281500 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting color combo 2010 mercedes benz e350 4matic

Could be Palladium silver. Very attractive. Not sure about the name of the interior color but it looks good On Thu, Jul 14, 2022, 9:51 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I kinda like it > > https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/orlando-mercedes-benz/7508456197.html >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting car -- 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 5-Speed Manual

Says it's a Euro version. Instrumentation is also metric. Manuals are much more popular in Europe, guessing there are a lot of manual options that were never offerd in North America. On Tue, Apr 19, 2022, at 10:21 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-04-19 09:56, Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] Interesting car -- 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 5-Speed Manual

On 2022-04-19 09:56, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://thembmarket.com/1992-mercedes-benz-300se-5-speed-manual Dogleg? Did they use the gearbox from the 190E 2.5-16 Evolution? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Interesting, not a SDL -- 1991 Mercedes Benz 350 SD TURBO SEDAN - $8, 700

Ask for a list of what needs correcting. On Sat, Mar 19, 2022 at 11:59 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But crackhead price, It does look pretty nice though > > > https://greensboro.craigslist.org/ctd/d/colfax-1991-mercedes-benz-350-sd-turbo/7460191505.html > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting picture

"Converted to veggie oil but blew the head." I'm not sure I want to go there... --FT On 1/3/22 10:55 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Not really sure what they're selling:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/438458564429569/ -Curt ___

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Trivia

Talking to this guy at LKQ today he says his nephew (who is also A parts puller there) bought a 2010 E430 (I think that was it) from a guy who brought it in to sell as the air shocks (which I guess the car has) were collapsed and he didn’t want to pay for new ones so he was going to sell it to

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Trivia

It was a perfect storm, generated by the brains of those who lobby congress... The great crash of 2008 left people out of work, broke, and underwater on their house mortgages. They were not able to buy a new car when the garage they would keep it in was in foreclosure. Then, CFC program came out

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Trivia

Yes CFC really screwed up the used car business even to this day. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 23, 2021, at 8:02 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2021-10-23 08:53, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> Got this from the monthly Rock Auto newsletter: >> "Why is it harder to buy

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Trivia

On 2021-10-23 08:53, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Got this from the monthly Rock Auto newsletter: "Why is it harder to buy (newer) used cars built between 2009 and 2011 than it is to buy (older) used cars built between 2005 and 2007?" "About 25% fewer new cars were sold from 2009-2011

Re: [MBZ] interesting color combo 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE,$2,000

And what was the MOST marketable? On Sun, Oct 3, 2021 at 12:16 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Considered on of the least marketable color combinations of the time. > > -D > > > On Oct 3, 2021, at 8:58 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] interesting color combo 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE,$2,000

Considered on of the least marketable color combinations of the time. -D > On Oct 3, 2021, at 8:58 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > maroon interior in silver car, I'm not sure it works but there it is > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/265090048849825 > > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] interesting color combo 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE,$2,000

It's amazingly cheap for such a good looking car. And it's a Marzeedez! On Sun, Oct 3, 2021 at 11:58 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > maroon interior in silver car, I'm not sure it works but there it is > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/265090048849825

Re: [MBZ] Interesting experience and commentary on electric cars

Thanks - very informative. On Sat, Oct 2, 2021 at 2:53 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This guy took his Porch Taycan from London to the Nurburgring and > chronicled his experience. Interesting commentary on electrics at about > 15min > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

Yeah that would probably work too if the cig socket is not switched --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 6, 2021, at 12:18 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Aren't those wires also live when using the ODB port to power the system? > The battery in a trunk you can't open does require something

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

Aren't those wires also live when using the ODB port to power the system? The battery in a trunk you can't open does require something like the ODB port, but I wonder if the lighter socket won't do the same thing? On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 11:05 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

The issue this can address is inability to access the battery in the trunk. I ordered one from Uncle XI for $11 --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 6, 2021, at 11:40 AM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just use standard jumper cables from the extra battery to the > battery cables in the car -

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

True, but this is far more elegant of an approach, especially if you’re changing a battery. You would be wrestling live battery cables around the engine compartment while you’re trying to swap a battery. -D > On Aug 6, 2021, at 11:39 AM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just use standard

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

Just use standard jumper cables from the extra battery to the battery cables in the car - no need for another device to lose On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 9:36 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I like this one that has just clips and a voltage display and fuse $11 > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

I like this one that has just clips and a voltage display and fuse $11 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000870058429.html --FT On 8/6/21 10:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: There are some less expensive ones that just use alligator clips for the battery connection, too. -D On Aug

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

There are some less expensive ones that just use alligator clips for the battery connection, too. -D > On Aug 6, 2021, at 9:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Plugs into OBD port. Puts some electrons into the system, saw a guy in a vid > use it to pop the trunk on a W220 with a

Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

On 2021-05-14 15:20, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: I think coupe windshield is the same as sedan. Coupe is different from A pillar back. That's what I thought. My earlier comment was based on the idea that I would not want to part that car out. I'd gladly part out a 300D to save it, I

Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

I think coupe windshield is the same as sedan. Coupe is different from A pillar back. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, May 14, 2021, 1:43 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Does a coupe use a coupe only windshield? I thought only the rear window > was coupe specific.. > Someone set me

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If the body is in decent shape that could be a reasonable price for a coupé --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 13, 2021, at 11:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

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Yes. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 14, 2021 12:43 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: g2ma...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix Does a coupe use a coupe only windshield? I thought only the rear window was coupe specific.. Someone

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Does a coupe use a coupe only windshield? I thought only the rear window was coupe specific.. Someone set me straight on that detail please. On Thu, May 13, 2021 at 9:18 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2021-05-13 22:48, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > > Parts.

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You've got a good point. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 13, 2021 11:18 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix On 2021-05-13 22:48, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Parts. I n

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On 2021-05-13 22:48, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Parts. I need a windshield. Front windshield? Lots of better places to get one of those than from a rust free coupe with decent paint. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

Parts. I need a windshield. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 13, 2021 10:12 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix 1982 Mercedes diesel

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You going to buy it? On Thu, May 13, 2021, 11:12 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1982 Mercedes diesel > > > https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/bar/d/granbury-1982-mercedes-diesel/7321284343.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Interesting tidbit

I suspect that they are talking about the back of the differential facing the back bumper. It does not need to be removable because the front of the differential is removable along with the gears. I wonder if their replacement cover just glues on over the rusted out piece? Randy On

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Craig via Mercedes writes: > I do, though, find it amazing any manufacturer would weld differential > covers in place! As long as it lasts through the warranty Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel Coupe 300D - $3, 500 (Willow Spring)

Dreaming. Has over 360K miles and needs a repaint. On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 9:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Aside from the repaint looks pretty nice > > > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/willow-spring-1984-mercedes-300cd-turbo/7183292714.html > > -- >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280s Sedan,$1,300

Quite possibly the lousiest model they ever made. On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 12:27 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Interior color: Pink > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/144883966301 > > 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280s Sedan > $1,300 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

> G wrote: > I feel so safe and un-molested now that a major company, with a > history of closing access to anyone who doesn't fit their > specific algorithm is tracking my every keystroke, then selling > my information for profit.without my knowledge or > permission...don't you? Well,

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

I just looked, there were only 5 data points for a limited time (mostly specific days recently), one at Lowes, 2 at road intersections, one in the middle of the airport here, and one at the beach.  On another day it had me at home.  I'm thinking that this is when you might use Google Maps or

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

It is all in the fine print somewhere. Whenever you use any sort of software, there is an offer to let you read the rules and a button that lets you say "I Agree" without having to read it all. Do you know anyone who reads it? It is not like they give you any choice if you need or want the use

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