Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuilding
I bought a transmission rebuild video for a 722.315. I watched about 1/3 of it and haven't took the time to finish. From what I saw, I would make the attempt. The video was put out by D.T. Charnews (2004) and it struck me that he was in his garage doing things just like I do, but, doing a good job of showing and describing details. I can't remember what I paid, but I think it was about $30. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans From: David Bruckmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 5:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuilding Didn't [EMAIL PROTECTED] make a DVD explaining the rebuild process? D. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Bio-Diesel on Discovery
Tonight (12/6) at 8PM (ET) on The Discovery Channel is a repeat of the
Dirty Jobs program showing a guy powering stuff using WVO. He processes
it with a garage full of stuff which he says costs about 11 cents/gallon.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
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Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuilding
I would add that MB transmissions rarely fail before 250,000 miles if maintained, so you have wear on the gear train and clutch drums much more so that in a GM, which usually bites the dust at around 100,000. The result is that you must check ALL the parts, not just slap in a new set of frictions and seals. That will fix a GM or Ford right up, but the MB trannies normally have things like worn planetary thrust washers that MUST be replaced or the tranny will be noisy and or not work right. Typically, if I remember correctly, at least one of the drums and all three bands must be replaced, the gear sets usually need rebuilding, and the pumps often require replacement due to wear. Peter
[MBZ] The ongoing 190D adventure
So this morning I thought I'd take the 190D to work for its first shake out run. It started fine at 25F but as soon as I pulled out I knew something was up, the engine wouldn't rev above about 2000 rpm (working tach, yay!) while the clutch was engaged and the car could barely move itself in 2nd gear. I didn't have any time to mess with it so I parked it again and took Hammie to work. On the way to work I got thinking that maybe the car had sat for awhile and still had some summer fuel in it. It had run good when I picked it up but it was in the 30s that day. So on my way home I stopped and bought a bottle of Diesel Kleen, my favorite diesel additive. 1 bottle is supposed to treat 50 gallons, the gauge in the car reads 1/4, I figure thats maybe 5 gallons. I put in the whole bottle, went inside to drop off my bag and change into some working clothes. Then I drove the car up and down the driveway of my apartment complex. We live on a pretty good hill and the first time up it was 1st gear all the way with it bucking and spitting at 2k. Downhill things were of course better but I kept it in 1st to keep the revs up. I let it idle a minute at the bottom and then repeated. After a couple trips I could get up to 3k although there was noticable hesitation. At that point we headed for the open road. Stopped to pump up the front tires, I'd inflated the rears in Jersey before hauling the car back but not the fronts since they were on the dolly. Out on the road things steadily improved although I think it needs a fuel filter (already on its way, I put a nearly $100 order in to Rusty today). The suspension is much tighter than the 240D but does seem to have an interesting wander in it. I took about a 7 mile loop around before heading home for dinner. The biggest thing I noticed is that the temp gauge never moved through the whole ride. I expect that means its disconnected, even if the thermostat we stuck open I'd expect the needed to move eventually. I had reasonably good cabin heat too. -Curt - Yahoo! Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lots of someones, actually. Try Yahoo! Personals From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Dec 07 01:33:28 2005 Received: from xproxy.gmail.com ([66.249.82.197]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EjoBT-0002Dx-TK for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 07 Dec 2005 01:33:28 + Received: by xproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id s11so169761wxc for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 06 Dec 2005 17:33:25 -0800 (PST) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=beta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:in-reply-to:mime-version:content-type:references; b=HH59O4QqGSL3iYLdIjRnDEoM/Fy12QfLr5hjoheCfU12FZu2aRnKNUy5Ga20mgwgZSKB226028HXTzEBraX19clZlQdhhtdSrjbCGZWNQUG0HJUnk8i/USg4B2GBtNgTc4smh5eD2a4zIDWvfTTnsopJIplYD7vKO3bdpvjYMso= Received: by 10.70.73.6 with SMTP id v6mr1402860wxa; Tue, 06 Dec 2005 17:33:25 -0800 (PST) Received: by 10.70.65.10 with HTTP; Tue, 6 Dec 2005 17:33:25 -0800 (PST) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2005 19:33:25 -0600 From: Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuilding X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 01:33:28 - Don't think it is as easy as Rich opens, but it's not rocket science neither. More like Marshall hints: plenty of experience past down. I am not experienced and knowledgeable enough to tell which 'HARD' part is bad, marginal or good on an automatic. I repaired, rebuilt and screwed up a many manuals, cars and bikes, and learned a lot from mostly failures. I would not attempt to waste $ 500 in R R + $ 300 in 'soft' parts, spend days not knowing what I'm doing and expecting a 'NEW' transmission. I had a long conversation with one of the people at JAGGI. Not a salesman, you mind. His description of a typical rebuild was that all 'hard' wear items, such as bearings, plates, bands, clutches, gears and carriers, solenoids and actuators are
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
That would be cool, but doubt the time would be available. Could visit my brother while up there. Christopher McCann wrote: A few years ago, my dad's cousin and her husband drove the Dalton Highway to Deadhorse, Alaska...some 4,000+ miles from Kansas City in a camper. You can drive within 3 miles of the Arctic Ocean and from there a bus takes you to the Ocean...Prudhoe Bay to be exact. Usually about freezing even in the summer. The Dalton Highway is mostly gravel, hard on cars (particularly windshields and headlights), etc. Tons of articles on line and picture galleries. A sample: http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/byway/ak_dalton.htm Anyone interested in an Arctic-Q? Not really able to do this any time soon - maybe this coming summer...or the following summer...but I have been thinking about it and thought I would throw it out for thoughts, reactions, ideas, etc. Could be very interesting as a multi-car caravan...we could carry lots of tools and spare parts between several vehicles in addition to all the other stuff - spare tires, food, water, clothes for the arctic blasts that can come at any time, etc. Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lots of someones, actually. Try Yahoo! Personals ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] The Mystery is Gone !!!
Shut everything off in the hause, refrigerator, alarm clock and all, and see if the meter is still runnung. One easy way to figure if the heater is OK is to put a $ 5 Ohmeter to it and to apply Ohm's Law. -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D On 12/6/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: I can listen for a quiet hiss. I can come back out in an hour or two and feel the thermostat housing on the engine. I can turn the ignition on in an hour or two You can also use the common (and cheap) multimeter to measure the current to the plug, though that may require a jumper wire or two and some care as not to electrocute yourself. Or for even less expense, though more electrocution risk, you hook a light bulb in series with your plug and see if it lights up. Plugging the block heat in or disconnecting it in the dark USUALLY draws a sufficient arc to be detectable. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Christopher McCann wrote: I'm not much for camping either...where there are bears and your food has to be 1/4 mile from your tent...even with a rifle. There ARE places to stay along the way - not many though, but enought that you would not HAVE to camp. There is always sleeping in the car/wagon/unimog (omagosh that would be awesome)/G-wagen (even better...unimog is over-kill). How about a small pop-up camper trailer? Dunno if that helps out with the bear thing or not... My wife and I haven't had our honeymoon yet, and I have been campaigning for a trip to Alaska... she doesn't trust the car that much, and if she did she also doesn't want to sit in it that long (seat needs rebuilt). Wonder if having a bunch of MB enthusiasts would help or hurt ;) I would love to make the trip. Hopefully money and jobs can align themselves so that it could happen... I think that most of the people who've commented on the trip work full-time. Is there a limit to the time you guys can take off? I'm still in college, but next summer would be either grad school or work John '79 300SD
Re: [MBZ] 300D, 1975
I hear vaseline works to keep your dash from cracking. Armor all should be avoided. That car makes me want to get my 76 300D cleaned up and start driving it!! Lee Levitt wrote: Bob writes: That looks nice...however it looks like the interior has been sprayed with vasoline. There was a short period of time in the late '70s or maybe early '80s where the hot tip for keeping dash vinyl intact was to coat it with baby oil. Guess this seller didn't hear that it didn't work... Also, while the car does look nice, it also looks like it's been resprayed. Lee http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=45954310 23fromMakeTrack=true ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
If my mother was still living up there we could just head into Anchorage and have her husband fly us on up to prudoe on the gulfstream jet. Christopher McCann wrote: oh yes. I think the Arctic Circle is mile 115 on the Dalton Hwy...it starts in Fairbanks and goes about 440 miles to Deadhorse...you are abour 300 miles NORTH of the arctic circle - you stand on the shore of the Arctic Ocean. Some people take off their shoes and stand in it. One guy said it was about 50 F (result of 24 hours of sunlight for two months straight) - another was there in summer - it was right about freezing and the ocean was ice and slush - I would still stand in about 1 foot deep for a picture...although if you slipped, you might die - hypothermia happens FAST...so does frostbite - had it once - VERY painful. Chris Richard Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would this put us above the arctic circle?? On 12/6/05, Christopher McCann wrote: A few years ago, my dad's cousin and her husband drove the Dalton Highway to Deadhorse, Alaska...some 4,000+ miles from Kansas City in a camper. You can drive within 3 miles of the Arctic Ocean and from there a bus takes you to the Ocean...Prudhoe Bay to be exact. Usually about freezing even in the summer. The Dalton Highway is mostly gravel, hard on cars (particularly windshields and headlights), etc. Tons of articles on line and picture galleries. A sample: http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/byway/ak_dalton.htm Anyone interested in an Arctic-Q? Not really able to do this any time soon - maybe this coming summer...or the following summer...but I have been thinking about it and thought I would throw it out for thoughts, reactions, ideas, etc. Could be very interesting as a multi-car caravan...we could carry lots of tools and spare parts between several vehicles in addition to all the other stuff - spare tires, food, water, clothes for the arctic blasts that can come at any time, etc. Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lots of someones, actually. Try Yahoo! Personals ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and miles to go!!! Midwest City, Oklahoma ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lots of someones, actually. Yahoo! Personals ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong
It was, I believe in the early 60', when Sweden changed from L/H to R/H traffic. They did it over night and had minor mishaps. -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D On 12/6/05, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff Zedic wrote: India on the left. China I think, all former Bristish colonies on the left. That would inlcude Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. (?)Hmmm. not sure on SA. Most of the Caribbean are too, n'est-ce pas? Here's a map from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Driving_standards.png China drives on the right, as do all British colonies except the US and Canada. Strangely, the US Virgin Islands drive on the left. India is a huge chunk of the world's population, but probably a pretty small piece of the world's traffic. I suspect that less than a quarter of the world's traffic drives on the left. Tom ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] insurance companies my Crushed 300CD
I dont know, I just ran a few quotes on their website and it really doenst seem very expensive to me. Ed Booher wrote: On 12/2/05, eric peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well just heard from the insurance company and they are going to total my 85 300CD 87K mi and are offering $5000. NADA clasic book is $8850 and all I can find that is low mileage is in the $12000 to 17000 range. This does not help you now, but may help you in the future. There is an Insurance company that specializes in Collector status autos. Hagerty Auto (http://www.hagerty.com) will build a premium based on what the auto is worth on the street and to you, vs low blue booking it so to speak. They aren't going to be as cheap as an Allstate, but if you have an accident, and you know the only way you are replacing your priced Diesel Coupe is 15K, then 15K is what you'll get. (As an aside, I've never actually had a chance to use them yet, none of my cars are older than 94, and they are all Mitsubishi. Not exactly the caliber of vehicle they deal with, but I've owned some exotic to me vehicles in the past that I lost due to insurance writing them off. So your mileage may vary.) -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuilding
Well his video doenst got into the valve body, its just removed, not taken apart. Doubt I would attempt to take one apart. Marshall Booth wrote: David Bruckmann wrote: Didn't [EMAIL PROTECTED] make a DVD explaining the rebuild process? YES. But of course, his video can ONLY illustrate one model. You need the specific for YOUR transmission. His video can't illustrate the valve body variations of different transmission. It CAN be done. Most of the people that rebuilt their own transmissions managed to do it without MAJOR problems is they did it slowly and carefully without making ANY mistakes or correcting mistakes before the transmission was reassembled. This almost always was possible IF they had someone experienced that they could ask questions of. 30-50 hours is a common when DIYers rebuild a transmission, but there are a LOT of pitfalls. Just one mistake and the transmission has to come out to repair THAT. Marshall -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
[MBZ] Arctic-Q
Sounds like this thing may actually come together. If we would be looking at summer 2007 that would seem to leave enough time to do some good planning and arrange personal schedules.got me thinking, maybe I could use it as an excuse to pick up the 5 speed diesel LandCruiser I've been wantingh, or maybe if its a good year a diesel G-Wagon! I would strongly recommend Vancouver, BC as a rendez-vous point. One of my favorite cities and a great place for the Canucks to welcome the Yanks! Hope none of you all (sorry y'all) in the southern tier take offence at the term! ;) got me thinkin', Chris,please mark me as interested, Chris '81 300SD 80K '88/'76 GMC240D mileage unknown '88 Land Cruiser FJ60
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
We are in for some snow tomorrow Tom, or so they say. Tom Reynolds wrote: I'm gettin' hypothermia just *thinking* about it. 17F with some wind and outside for 8 minutes letting the dogs out in the morning just about kills me. Tom Sand Springs, OK -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuilding
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well his video doenst got into the valve body, its just removed, not taken apart. Doubt I would attempt to take one apart. Then you're NOT rebuilding the transmission! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuilding
Oh really, why not? Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well his video doenst got into the valve body, its just removed, not taken apart. Doubt I would attempt to take one apart. Then you're NOT rebuilding the transmission! Marshall -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuilding
On Tue, Dec 06, 2005 at 08:17:48PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Oh really, why not? need to clean everything before you put it back together. Some transmissions (47RE comes to mind) get sticky passages in the valve body that need to be dealt with during a rebuild. K
Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuilding
Hi all, My transmission just recently went out and I have purchased a new car (needed something that doesn't burn out every few months.) but defiantly want to put my old Benz back to running condition. I just love the way that thing rides. Time is of no concern as I can spend a very long time attempting to rebuild. This valve body stuff sounds a little advanced and undocumented. In what circumstances does one need to rebuild the valve body? First gear still works but I can't get it to go into 2nd. The fluid went from red to black in about 1 week after this happened. And that is only driving it three times to get it moved from the point of failure (at a 10m.p.h crawl)back to my house. What other publicly or cheaply accessible documentation is available on how to do this sort of thing besides this video? Thanks, Nick 82 300 SD (tranny gone) 2005 Infiniti G35 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 8:11 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuilding Well his video doenst got into the valve body, its just removed, not taken apart. Doubt I would attempt to take one apart. Marshall Booth wrote: David Bruckmann wrote: Didn't [EMAIL PROTECTED] make a DVD explaining the rebuild process? YES. But of course, his video can ONLY illustrate one model. You need the specific for YOUR transmission. His video can't illustrate the valve body variations of different transmission. It CAN be done. Most of the people that rebuilt their own transmissions managed to do it without MAJOR problems is they did it slowly and carefully without making ANY mistakes or correcting mistakes before the transmission was reassembled. This almost always was possible IF they had someone experienced that they could ask questions of. 30-50 hours is a common when DIYers rebuild a transmission, but there are a LOT of pitfalls. Just one mistake and the transmission has to come out to repair THAT. Marshall -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuilding
Besides replacing ball checks, seats, springs, metering orfices and the like. I think a MB V/B has 1/2 dozen balls in it. On 12/6/05, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, Dec 06, 2005 at 08:17:48PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Oh really, why not? need to clean everything before you put it back together. Some transmissions (47RE comes to mind) get sticky passages in the valve body that need to be dealt with during a rebuild. K ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
[MBZ] 87 300D parts car
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-300D-TURBO-DIESEL-1987-PARTS-CAR_W0QQitemZ8020369168QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] The Mystery is Gone !!!
Ohm's Law: Volts sqare/Watts = Ohms or Volts/Amps = Ohms On 12/6/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shut everything off in the hause, refrigerator, alarm clock and all, and see if the meter is still runnung. One easy way to figure if the heater is OK is to put a $ 5 Ohmeter to it and to apply Ohm's Law. -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D On 12/6/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: I can listen for a quiet hiss. I can come back out in an hour or two and feel the thermostat housing on the engine. I can turn the ignition on in an hour or two You can also use the common (and cheap) multimeter to measure the current to the plug, though that may require a jumper wire or two and some care as not to electrocute yourself. Or for even less expense, though more electrocution risk, you hook a light bulb in series with your plug and see if it lights up. Plugging the block heat in or disconnecting it in the dark USUALLY draws a sufficient arc to be detectable. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
Re: [MBZ] Glow plug reamer for OM606?
I suspect that any old reamer for a 617 should work just fine in your 115. Gump on the other hand has a 615 engine and who knows what tool I could use should I ever need to ream her On Monday, December 5, 2005, at 11:40 AM, R A Bennell wrote: So, if I understand correctly, (I've never yet had a glow plug out) these things screw in like a sparkplug. You are saying that the hole behind the glow plug will have filled up with carbon if the glowplug was not operative. When a new one gets installed, it isn't going to work if the carbon blocks the hole and the fuel does not reach the glowplug. The answer then is to get the carbon out of the hole and hence the use of the reamer to accomplish the task. So, how specialized is this tool and where would I find one that would work on my old 115 76 300D? Most of you folks seem to have moved on to the newer cars so there should be some of these tools floating around out there that have not yet achieved antique status and doubled in value (if I'm lucky?). Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 9:20 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Glow plug reamer for OM606? R A Bennell wrote: So fill me in. Why would I want to ream the glow plugs (the holes they fit in I assume)? If you've had a bad injector or a bad glowplug, the prechamber will likely be plugged with carbon. If the plug is so carboned up that you have trouble removing it, you know you need to ream out the carbon before you put the new one in. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuilding
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Oh really, why not? Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well his video doenst got into the valve body, its just removed, not taken apart. Doubt I would attempt to take one apart. Then you're NOT rebuilding the transmission! The valve body (and OTHER hard) parts wear too. Measuring and replacing these hard moving parts that show any wear is why a proper rebuild will last as long as the original. After 200-250kmi, valve body parts show a LOT more wear than most American or Japanese transmissions that last and average 75-150kmi. Rebuilding a Mercedes transmission is a matter of MUCH more than replacing soft parts! If you just replace the soft parts, the transmission my fail again ANY MOMENT. That's the problem with most MacFix rebuilds. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] Glow plug reamer for OM606?
redghost wrote: I suspect that any old reamer for a 617 should work just fine in your 115. Gump on the other hand has a 615 engine and who knows what tool I could use should I ever need to ream her I suspect Randy would need a reamer with guide threads the size of the threads on a loop plug. The reamers I've seen were sized for pencil plugs.
Re: [MBZ] Glow plug reamer for OM606?
Mitch Haley wrote: redghost wrote: I suspect that any old reamer for a 617 should work just fine in your 115. Gump on the other hand has a 615 engine and who knows what tool I could use should I ever need to ream her I suspect Randy would need a reamer with guide threads the size of the threads on a loop plug. The reamers I've seen were sized for pencil plugs. There are reamers for loop plugs and for pencil plugs. All you need is a reamer that is slightly larger than the plug (but not so big that it damages the prechamber or prechamber pin). Reaming when replacing loop plugs is considered MUCH more critical than when replacing pencil plugs unless the pencil plugs don't come out easily. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] Fuel induction cleaning Was It's Alive!
Our Chrysler dealer did that same treatment when I took the '97 Grand Voyager in because it was detonating under load. I couldn't tell a bit of difference anywhere except my wallet. That was the last ime it's been there! Kaleb's car has Bosch CIS injection - it's not the same as current injection systems. Don't know what the difference would be, other than lower operating pressures in the fuel lines. On 12/6/05, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK Don wrote in response to Kaleb's Post below: Perhaps some strong Techron, run it a bit, new plugs, then road trip! On 12/5/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I swapped the fuel pump on the euro project today(85 380SE with 5.0 euro motor). After some cranking it fired up. Runs BAD and smoked like you would not believe, black black smoke. No telling how much crud is in there. Will have to mess with it some more when I get it pulled out of the garage. I have used the BG line of products for gas cars that need a thorough fuel system cleaning and they work great. You will have to (get to) buy another tool to do it properly. They have a three step fuel induction kit. One step is to push a cleaner directly through the injector rail (this is why you need the tool). Works great! My wife had a 93 Lebaron with very low miles that was mostly highway driven and ran like crap. I did this and it cleared it right up. Evidently the Chrysler dealer did this on a number of Chrysler products and it really helped. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have recieved this message in error, please delete it and notify me. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] '82 300SD STABILIZER FIXED!!
rumor has it that Jim wrote: If so, then it's not a _hard_ fix - if you can find a good used one. It took me about 2.5 hours to pull the good one out of a parts car, and about 5-6 hours to do the full swap (old out, new in) A 126? On a 107 the bar is up front, but on 126 it sure looks like the engine has to come out. Maybe it doesn't, but I bet everything else under the hood does. -- Jim Bother. I'm guess I'm reading the posts too quickly *sigh* I (correctly) heard that the mechanic made this for his 126 - but in Dan's sig I missed the S in 300SD. So I was reporting on my experiences with a W123. It's not the same as a W126 - just in case someone was wondering! *grin* Philip, tripped 'cause I'm reading fast - trying to keep up!!
[MBZ] Recommended Tulsa area independents?
Hi gang, Found a 300E that might not be a total POS and reasonably priced. But, said car has a few problems. And, it has a salvage title. Known problems (so far) are that the cruise control, while for a time intermittant, now seems to finally bit the bullet and died. Also, the aircon doesn't work. The heater, on the other hand, does work, but current owner says the fan never seems to go completely off. Are the problems with the cc and the a/c-fan issue something that can be pretty easily (read cheaply) fixed? And, if it passes a PPI (am thinking about Benzin, but will consider other recommendations) should a salvage title concern me if I plan to keep the car? (Current owner has no idea why it has a salvage title, he bought it from his brother.) I should get the VIN and run a Carfax, maybe? Thanks very much, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/05/2005
Re: [MBZ] Another video, this time with pontoon and /8 aka
rumor has it that David wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: I rented a movie DVD and wanted to transfer it to videotape for later veiwing but couldn't because DVDs are now copy protected. So much for fair use - they didn't even give me a chance to be honest or fair! DVDs have two layers of copy protection. The first is a digital encryption scheme called CSS. The second layer is what prevents you from making a video tape recording of a DVD you're playing back. It's called Macrovision. It's an analog scheme, also used on rental videocassettes, and in the case of DVDs it's actually applied to the outgoing signal by a circuit inside the DVD player. I won't go into the technical details here, but it acts by interfering with the automatic gain control in the VCR. This is true. A mostly useless piece of data is that Betamax recorders are nearly immune to the effect - but they don't strip it. Also, any VHS deck with a manual video level control (high end pro decks, usually) will not be too bothered by it. At home I have a video projector that simply cannot deal with Macrovision; it confuses it into thinking it doesn't have a valid video signal. I ended up buying a video stabilizer to strip the Macrovision encoding off the signal. While I don't use this device for copying, and my use of it infringes no one's copyright, I had a hard time getting it because the DMCA makes it illegal to sell or even to posess it. It's a strange world we live in. Curious. A device called a TBC (time base corrector), which is an essential part of any non-hobby tape-based video production system, will do the same thing. By rebuilding the sync portion of the signal the Macrovision parts are (rightly) tossed out with any other trash! So I am surprised to hear that it's illegal to _posess_ one since there are so many applications where it's indespensible and legitimate! But like you said - it's a strange world!!! Philip, old style video geek
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
That's what I heard - just put the snow tires on the 300D 2.5. I didn't think that I'd have an opportunity to use them after the last two winters! On 12/6/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are in for some snow tomorrow Tom, or so they say. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
It COULD have buymbparts/striplin.net associated -- for some subsidies -- - On 12/6/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well if would have to be a buymbparts/striplin.net thing, that way, if it did make it in the star we would get more exposure. H -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
We're interested as well -- the SDL needs some good highway miles, only 290k so far -- A good friend of ours just took this exact trip this spring and came back with some great photos (and he's not that great a photog). I'll bring still cameras and ham radio. On 12/6/05, Christopher McCann I'll keep track of those interested. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] The Mystery is Gone !!!
Just measure continuity - if it's not a open circuit, it will draw current. On 12/6/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ohm's Law: Volts sqare/Watts = Ohms or Volts/Amps = Ohms -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] Another video, this time with pontoon and /8 aka
I used to drool over TBCs when I worked around video production -- Are they cheap yet? anything worth buying on eBay? Curious. A device called a TBC (time base corrector), which is an essential part of any non-hobby tape-based video production system, will do the same thing. By rebuilding the sync portion of the signal the Macrovision parts are (rightly) tossed out with any other trash! So I am surprised to hear that it's illegal to _posess_ one since there are so many applications where it's indespensible and legitimate! But like you said - it's a strange world!!! Philip, old style video geek -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] Glow plug reamer for OM606?
You need a reamer specific to the loop-style plugs; the later OM617.95/pencil-style reamers will not work in the 617.91 engine in a W115. But before you waste money on a reamer, here's a little story: When I first got my '79 wagon with loop-style glow plugs there was ENORMOUS carbon buildup, to the point where the glow plug was STUCK in the carbon and very difficult to remove. I ordered a reamer from MB and had to wait for it to come in, so in the intervening weeks I drove the crap out of the engine, literally. When I finally went to use the reamer, ALL the carbon that might have been in reach of the reamer had already been expelled from the prechambers through repeated practise of the Italian tune-up. Waste of money for the reamer. So, if there's evidence of severe fouling, consider a reamer only AFTER driving the car aggressively for a while. If there's no evidence of fouling, especially on a 617 engine, forgeddaboudit! D. On Monday, December 5, 2005, at 11:40 AM, R A Bennell wrote: So, if I understand correctly, (I've never yet had a glow plug out) these things screw in like a sparkplug. You are saying that the hole behind the glow plug will have filled up with carbon if the glowplug was not operative. When a new one gets installed, it isn't going to work if the carbon blocks the hole and the fuel does not reach the glowplug. The answer then is to get the carbon out of the hole and hence the use of the reamer to accomplish the task. So, how specialized is this tool and where would I find one that would work on my old 115 76 300D? Most of you folks seem to have moved on to the newer cars so there should be some of these tools floating around out there that have not yet achieved antique status and doubled in value (if I'm lucky?). Randy -- David Bruckmann, Toronto, Canada. Current Reality: 1970 Citroen DS21 Pallas (170,000 km) Goettin 1976 Citroen 2CV6 (142,000 km) Piaf http://dolly.bruckmann.com/ 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300TD (370,000 km) Gertraud 1986 Renault 9 (AMC Alliance) 1.7 (135,000 km) - as yet unnamed Shady Past: 1971 Citroen DS21 Pallas (137,000km), 1972 Citroen DS21 Pallas (502,000km) 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300D (1,200,000 km or thereabouts) Sieglinde 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD non-turbo (260,000 km) Diva 1981 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston (120,000km), 1988 Merkur XR4Ti (209,000km) 1981 Peugeot 505 GRD (350,000km), 1985 Toyota Camry The Slamry (330,000km) 2002 VW Golf GLS TDI (74,000 km) --
Re: [MBZ] Glow plug reamer for OM606?
Ditto -- I never needed a reamer on my 615, 616, or 617 loop glow plug engines, just removed the old plug, put the new one in. Same with the 603 egine. We alway drive the cars hard. On 12/6/05, David Bruckmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You need a reamer specific to the loop-style plugs; the later OM617.95/pencil-style reamers will not work in the 617.91 engine in a W115. But before you waste money on a reamer, here's a little story: When I first got my '79 wagon with loop-style glow plugs there was ENORMOUS carbon buildup, to the point where the glow plug was STUCK in the carbon and very difficult to remove. I ordered a reamer from MB and had to wait for it to come in, so in the intervening weeks I drove the crap out of the engine, literally. When I finally went to use the reamer, ALL the carbon that might have been in reach of the reamer had already been expelled from the prechambers through repeated practise of the Italian tune-up. Waste of money for the reamer. So, if there's evidence of severe fouling, consider a reamer only AFTER driving the car aggressively for a while. If there's no evidence of fouling, especially on a 617 engine, forgeddaboudit! D. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Could we put a star on your front fender? On 12/6/05, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris, Sounds like my kind of adventureToo bad I sold my Benz..Are motorcycles welcome? Mike -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
SureA Suzuki DR650 with THE star on the fender might be a bit blasphemous but if it's OK with you guys...Mike - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 11:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? Could we put a star on your front fender? On 12/6/05, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris, Sounds like my kind of adventureToo bad I sold my Benz..Are motorcycles welcome? Mike -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Just remember for all you gun-toting Yanks down there that handguns are a prohibited weapon in here Canada. If you show up at the border with one, be prepared to kiss it goodbye. Big penalties for failing to do so... http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/factsheets/visitin_e.asp http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/factsheets/prohibited_e.asp And git yer passports in order or you might not be let back into your own country! Things have changed since 9/11, especially in the past year. Used to be a simple driver's license was sufficient. I wouldn't bet on it nowadays. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/6/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris offered: I'll keep track of those interested. It's 4076 miles from my driveway to Deadhorse. Any filmmaker among us could document the trip and make a DVD. I'm sure the clowns at MBCA would be interested in a posse of old MBs making that trip. Who knows what could become of it. I'm thinking a good rendezvous point would be the poit where we'd cross into Canada...we could have our Northern Bros (Jeff, Timothy, Randy etc) meet us there and welcome us to the other side. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a diesel MB RV thing...I'm not much of a tent camper. Keeptrack of me. I'm interested. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Another video, this time with pontoon and /8 aka
Wandered about the local university surplus store and found all sorts of video and medical goodies. Bet you could find some higher tech old stuff that would be easy on the wallet On Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at 01:13 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: There are actually 2 pieces of professional gear that I have that will get around macrovision, 1 is a TBC (Time Base Corrector) and the other is a distribution amp. Neither were hard to get, in fact the TBC is built into one of my decks. Distribution amps are as common as dirt and vital if you're going to record one signal onto multiple decks at the same time. TBCs, like most pro gear, usually don't come cheap, though. Part of the issue with Macrovision is the company that patented it also patented most of the cheap, obvious ways to defeat it. Before the DMCA, they would simply sue the manufacturers of video stabilizers for patent infringement. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
So, if the USA won't let me back in, will Canada let me stay? And git yer passports in order or you might not be let back into your own country! Things have changed since 9/11, especially in the past year. Used to be a simple driver's license was sufficient. I wouldn't bet on it nowadays. Tim 1982 300TD Moby -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Tim, You are completely right...You can go from the US to Canada but you BETTER have a passport or you aren't getting back in. I had a friend detained at Niagara Falls for 72 hours until he could get physical proof he was a US citizen. Probably the same at the Canada/Alaska border i would guess wouldn't it? Mike - Original Message - From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 11:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? Just remember for all you gun-toting Yanks down there that handguns are a prohibited weapon in here Canada. If you show up at the border with one, be prepared to kiss it goodbye. Big penalties for failing to do so... http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/factsheets/visitin_e.asp http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/factsheets/prohibited_e.asp And git yer passports in order or you might not be let back into your own country! Things have changed since 9/11, especially in the past year. Used to be a simple driver's license was sufficient. I wouldn't bet on it nowadays. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/6/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris offered: I'll keep track of those interested. It's 4076 miles from my driveway to Deadhorse. Any filmmaker among us could document the trip and make a DVD. I'm sure the clowns at MBCA would be interested in a posse of old MBs making that trip. Who knows what could become of it. I'm thinking a good rendezvous point would be the poit where we'd cross into Canada...we could have our Northern Bros (Jeff, Timothy, Randy etc) meet us there and welcome us to the other side. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a diesel MB RV thing...I'm not much of a tent camper. Keeptrack of me. I'm interested. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 300D, 1975
Lots of rattle can on the engine. I will have to get an earl schieb paint job on Gump and increase her value to thousands of dollars On Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at 01:26 PM, Tom Scordato wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4595431023fromMakeTrack=true Here is one. Regards Tom ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Nope. You'll have to live in an airport like Tom Hanks. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/6/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, if the USA won't let me back in, will Canada let me stay? And git yer passports in order or you might not be let back into your own country! Things have changed since 9/11, especially in the past year. Used to be a simple driver's license was sufficient. I wouldn't bet on it nowadays. Tim 1982 300TD Moby -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Might be interested in taking Gump in a few summers. Head out of Seattle as a point, or meet in Vancouver off Canada hwy 1 On Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at 01:29 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: I'm working on my 300D-owning workmate. He wanted to bike across Russia (his friend is doing it: www.projectvostok.com) but decided not to. This is a little more do-able. If my aunt Lois did it, I sure as hell can! I'll keep track of those interested. We would DEFINITELY need to memorialize it with a website. We would need a rendezvous point too...or points, depending on where people are coming from. Chris J.B. Hebert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My uncle has done that trip about a half dozen times on his motorcycle (starting in ME). I'd love to do it someday. J.B. At 03:37 PM 12/6/2005, you wrote: A few years ago, my dad's cousin and her husband drove the Dalton Highway to Deadhorse, Alaska...some 4,000+ miles from Kansas City in a camper. You can drive within 3 miles of the Arctic Ocean and from there a bus takes you to the Ocean...Prudhoe Bay to be exact. Usually about freezing even in the summer. The Dalton Highway is mostly gravel, hard on cars (particularly windshields and headlights), etc. Tons of articles on line and picture galleries. A sample: http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/byway/ak_dalton.htm Anyone interested in an Arctic-Q? Not really able to do this any time soon - maybe this coming summer...or the following summer...but I have been thinking about it and thought I would throw it out for thoughts, reactions, ideas, etc. Could be very interesting as a multi-car caravan...we could carry lots of tools and spare parts between several vehicles in addition to all the other stuff - spare tires, food, water, clothes for the arctic blasts that can come at any time, etc. Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lots of someones, actually. Try Yahoo! Personals ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/192 - Release Date: 12/5/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/192 - Release Date: 12/5/2005 ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Personals Let fate take it's course directly to your email. See who's waiting for you Yahoo! Personals ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Sounds like somebody should invest in a support vehicle of the old transit bus type. We could keep spare fuel and parts inside as well as secure place for food and some bunks for the drivers who do not camp. I am sure there could be a heat source to keep us warm. Wonder where I could find a Benz bus around here? On Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at 02:10 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: will do. those are some great idea. At the very least, we would make it into STAR magazine. I'm not much for camping either...where there are bears and your food has to be 1/4 mile from your tent...even with a rifle. There ARE places to stay along the way - not many though, but enought that you would not HAVE to camp. There is always sleeping in the car/wagon/unimog (omagosh that would be awesome)/G-wagen (even better...unimog is over-kill). Chris Again, video is a great idea. I am sure there would be NO shortage of VERY memorable events to film - heck - Lt. Don got a flat in the Waffle House parking lot...what would happen to him in Alaska? Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris offered: I'll keep track of those interested. It's 4076 miles from my driveway to Deadhorse. Any filmmaker among us could document the trip and make a DVD. I'm sure the clowns at MBCA would be interested in a posse of old MBs making that trip. Who knows what could become of it. I'm thinking a good rendezvous point would be the poit where we'd cross into Canada...we could have our Northern Bros (Jeff, Timothy, Randy etc) meet us there and welcome us to the other side. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a diesel MB RV thing...I'm not much of a tent camper. Keeptrack of me. I'm interested. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Glow plug reamer for OM606?
No question, you CAN burn the carbon out (I've been preaching that for years) but the cylinder MUST be working properly for that to happen! In a pinch, you can pull the prechamber. A reamer is handy if you want to take care of it NOW! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Chris speculated: THis wouldn't be a winter trip...the biggest annoyance will be MOSQUITOS...,of course I'll be reminded of that when we get snowbound in one of those rare summer snow storms and are freezing in a snow drift. They say the beginning of September is nice...most of the mosquitos are gone, leaves have turned, etc. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ
Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong
I think it was 6 am on a Saturday morning, in 1963. Lee On Tue Dec 06 17:57:00 PST 2005, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was, I believe in the early 60', when Sweden changed from L/H to R/H traffic. They did it over night and had minor mishaps. -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D On 12/6/05, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff Zedic wrote: India on the left. China I think, all former Bristish colonies on the left. That would inlcude Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. (?)Hmmm. not sure on SA. Most of the Caribbean are too, n'est-ce pas? Here's a map from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Driving_standards.png China drives on the right, as do all British colonies except the US and Canada. Strangely, the US Virgin Islands drive on the left. India is a huge chunk of the world's population, but probably a pretty small piece of the world's traffic. I suspect that less than a quarter of the world's traffic drives on the left. Tom ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
On 12/6/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, if the USA won't let me back in, will Canada let me stay? No, they won't. I have a huge amount of paperwork about immigration to Canada. It appears to be very difficult from what I was sent. Though, I imagine it's not much harder than a full immigration into the U.S. (vs. being an illegal alien) I wonder how many Americans are illegal aliens in Canada. Odd thought. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
Re: [MBZ] Glow plug reamer for OM606?
One thing I've found thats handy for cleaning out glow plug holes on some diesels ( hadn't tried it on a benz yet, it would be a bit trickier than on my diesel ford truck:-) is a .22 cal wire gun brush on a pistol cleaning rod ( the rod would be a no go on the back couple of holes on the benz , but I bet somebody could figure something out ) spray the brush down with aero kroil ( or other penetrating oil ) to lube it and help cut the crud and run it in and out a few times. It does a prety nice job of cleaning the carbon buildup off. It cost about $7 all together Robert Marshall Booth wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: redghost wrote: I suspect that any old reamer for a 617 should work just fine in your 115. Gump on the other hand has a 615 engine and who knows what tool I could use should I ever need to ream her I suspect Randy would need a reamer with guide threads the size of the threads on a loop plug. The reamers I've seen were sized for pencil plugs. There are reamers for loop plugs and for pencil plugs. All you need is a reamer that is slightly larger than the plug (but not so big that it damages the prechamber or prechamber pin). Reaming when replacing loop plugs is considered MUCH more critical than when replacing pencil plugs unless the pencil plugs don't come out easily. Marshall
Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong
While some countries have transferred from left to right, the only case recorded of a transfer from right to left is in Okinawa on 30 July 1978. found this tidbit on: http://users.pandora.be/worldstandards/driving%20on%20the%20left.htm I lived in Japan for seven years while in the Navy, and often found myself walking to the left side of the car! When I returned to the US, I then began to absentmindedly walk to the right side of the car. I had my first encounter with the 123 MB in Japan, a buddy bought a 76 280E with a 4-speed and left hand steering. I was prout of myself to be able to switch from my rhd car to his MB without suffering a loss of functionality. -- Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD 1982 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
TimothyPilgrim wrote: Just remember for all you gun-toting Yanks down there that handguns are a prohibited weapon in here Canada. Some things you might not think of are prohibited weapons. One guy went to considerable lengths to get a child's toy blowgun into the country as a gift to his grandson. The device in question was capable of shooting a toothpick, but not with enough power to pierce the skin. The gov't had taken the position that if it looks like a blowgun, it must be a prohibited weapon under the any similar device clause. Fortunately, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal sided with the grandpa. http://www.citt.gc.ca/appeals/decision/ap2c020_e.asp Also, leave your pepper spray at home. What is really funny is that a cop or fireman may carry a switchblade, but only if he intends to use it as a tool. If his motivation is to carry it as a weapon for self defense or the defense of others, it's prohibited. If you are not a gov't employee, a switchblade is a prohibited device, period. If you can flick it open under gravity or centripital force, it's a switchblade in Canada. http://www.physics.mun.ca/~sstamp/knives/canada.html
Re: [MBZ] Kruse auction Houston this weekend
Rich Thomas wrote: Including Mercedes-Benz 600 Roy Orbison Four Door The high price of gas must be bothering dead rockers these days. Elvis Presley is selling his 600 too: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4594835591
Re: [MBZ] 300D, 1975
Looks like the engine valve cover and compressor have been spray painted, could be wron though.. - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 5:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D, 1975 Wonder if it's Armor All.. Still, this is by far the nicest 115 300D I've seen in a long time. On 12/6/05, Lee Levitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob writes: That looks nice...however it looks like the interior has been sprayed with vasoline. There was a short period of time in the late '70s or maybe early '80s where the hot tip for keeping dash vinyl intact was to coat it with baby oil. Guess this seller didn't hear that it didn't work... Also, while the car does look nice, it also looks like it's been resprayed. Lee http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=45954310 23fromMakeTrack=true ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] The Mystery is Gone !!!
Hans said Ohm's Law: Volts sqare/Watts = Ohms or Volts/Amps = Ohms Yeah that is all good. But I want something that can tell me is the block heater working, ie drawing power and getting juice when it is 5 below zero F, the wind is blowing 30mph, my bag ass is frozen, no feelings in my fingers, I have to get up at 1:00AM to drive 500 miles one way to Boston, or Chicago. Then I need to stay in a hotel, haul out my 100 foot extention cord and do it all again and pray there is an outdoor outlet within 100 feet. So playing with lights in series, playing with electric meters at home, or calculating things is just not as practical as a little $20 widget you plug in in series and it tells you. A) you got juice B) you are actually drawing power at the heater. Regards Tom Scordato 1977 300D 261K miles 1979 240D 76K miles - Original Message - From: Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 9:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The Mystery is Gone !!! Ohm's Law: Volts sqare/Watts = Ohms or Volts/Amps = Ohms On 12/6/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shut everything off in the hause, refrigerator, alarm clock and all, and see if the meter is still runnung. One easy way to figure if the heater is OK is to put a $ 5 Ohmeter to it and to apply Ohm's Law. -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D On 12/6/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: I can listen for a quiet hiss. I can come back out in an hour or two and feel the thermostat housing on the engine. I can turn the ignition on in an hour or two You can also use the common (and cheap) multimeter to measure the current to the plug, though that may require a jumper wire or two and some care as not to electrocute yourself. Or for even less expense, though more electrocution risk, you hook a light bulb in series with your plug and see if it lights up. Plugging the block heat in or disconnecting it in the dark USUALLY draws a sufficient arc to be detectable. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] transmission repair, 300SD
At one point I know Rusty was advertising rebuilt trannys for around $1500 w/ warranty. I'd definitely call him before Adsit. Tjohn 82 300 SD On 12/6/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is what Jaggi replied to my inquiry: 1982 Mercedes 300SD, 722303 02 174697 Transmission. ~ 165 k miles. Transmission leaks @ front (pump seal ?). Please quote estimated rebuilt cost. Can you do R R from/in vehicle ? Reply: 12-5-05 The front pump seal 010 997 50 47 is $12.00. We do not RR transmissions. The cost on a rebuild is $1800.00 without converter.
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Not sure about that part. Mike - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? So, if the USA won't let me back in, will Canada let me stay? And git yer passports in order or you might not be let back into your own country! Things have changed since 9/11, especially in the past year. Used to be a simple driver's license was sufficient. I wouldn't bet on it nowadays. Tim 1982 300TD Moby -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Headlight repair
I bought a pair of new OEM ecode headlights from ebay.de and they arrived with one mounting tab (the lower inner post) on each broken. Packaging design problem -- these tabs stick out and got broken in transit. What should I use to rebuild and reinforce these tabs (reattaching the posts to the headlamp bucket)? Is JB Weld the right stuff? Comments appreciated. Thanks! Lee '93 300D 2.5L 180K
[MBZ] W124 parts
Anyone know where I can get a set of wiper/washers and trim pieces for my '93 W124 with ecode headlamps? I've got the lamps (as noted in my previous message) and I need to get this setup together and on the car so I can pass inspection (DOT headlamp is blown and I don't want to spend any money on that setup...) Used is fine, preferable...I gather that the US DOT parts off a '94 or '95 will work with '93 and earlier ecodes. Please contact me offlist if you know of a souce. (I've already emailed [EMAIL PROTECTED]) separately). If new is the only reasonably quick source, I'll be calling Rusty :) Thanks! Lee '93 300D 2.5L 180K
Re: [MBZ] Recommended Tulsa area independents?
Salvage title in my state (IA) means the car was totalled, then repaired. Depending on what caused it to be totalled, could mean problems with structural integrity that you might not discover until your next bad accident, or a tendency to rust prematurely. Or it could be fine. Get it checked carefully, and take a hefty discount for the salvage title. -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k
Re: [MBZ] Recommended Tulsa area independents?
Thanks Rusty, I found out that here in Oklahoma, you can have a salvage car repaired, take the receipts and the car to a tag agency, and they can issue a rebuild (or maybe it was rebuilt and I just wasn't hearing too well that day) title. And, yeah, I know that it can be for an economic total or a structural total, could be something minor, I'm hoping that, if things get that far, to have a good PPI done. Just want to get some ideas on how much it might cost to fix an inoperative cruise control and a fluctuating heater fan (doesn't seem to shut off completely) and (not too important right now) inoperative aircon for a 1987 300E. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 07:22 AM 12/07/2005 -0600, you wrote: Salvage title in my state (IA) means the car was totalled, then repaired. Depending on what caused it to be totalled, could mean problems with structural integrity that you might not discover until your next bad accident, or a tendency to rust prematurely. Or it could be fine. Get it checked carefully, and take a hefty discount for the salvage title. -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005
[MBZ] Fwd: thermostat replacement
Hello All, I put in a new thermostat last night which shipped with *2* rubber gaskets. As I took out the old one I did not see any place to install one of the new rubber gaskets. Where does the smaller gasket go on this car ? (I am hoping that it is for a different model car.) The pictures in the manual are very dark and hard to see details. It is just a round gasket as you would see on the top of the oil filter housing with a smaller diameter. Thanks, Dan Elliott 82 300D-T 89kmi Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection. Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection.
Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong
OK. Here is my trivia question: Where in the United States do folks drive on the left? (Unless it has changed in the last 20 years). -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 10:47 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong THere's that old joke about the switchover, wanting to ease into it. On Monday all trucks and buses will switch sides, and if it works out OK on Tuesday the cars will switch too. --R Jim Cathey wrote: It was, I believe in the early 60', when Sweden changed from L/H to R/H traffic. They did it over night and had minor mishaps. Swedes I worked with years ago said that after much argument back and forth and wrangling about the details, it was decreed by the King to be on such-and-such a day. And so it was. Traffic accidents went _down_, too. Mostly because everybody was being extremely careful at first. -- Jim ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong
Don't know the official terminology, but gravel pits? Big heavy machinery, etc. As I type this I'm trying to remember why they do it, though... Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 07:41 AM 12/07/2005 -0600, you wrote: OK. Here is my trivia question: Where in the United States do folks drive on the left? (Unless it has changed in the last 20 years). -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 10:47 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong THere's that old joke about the switchover, wanting to ease into it. On Monday all trucks and buses will switch sides, and if it works out OK on Tuesday the cars will switch too. --R Jim Cathey wrote: It was, I believe in the early 60', when Sweden changed from L/H to R/H traffic. They did it over night and had minor mishaps. Swedes I worked with years ago said that after much argument back and forth and wrangling about the details, it was decreed by the King to be on such-and-such a day. And so it was. Traffic accidents went _down_, too. Mostly because everybody was being extremely careful at first. -- Jim ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005
Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong
US Virgin Islands ? -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D On 12/7/05, Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK. Here is my trivia question: Where in the United States do folks drive on the left? (Unless it has changed in the last 20 years).
Re: [MBZ] Recommended Tulsa area independents?
In some states, a salvage title is attached after a vehicle is the subject of a mechanic's lien. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Weeks Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 7:23 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Recommended Tulsa area independents? Salvage title in my state (IA) means the car was totalled, then repaired. Depending on what caused it to be totalled, could mean problems with structural integrity that you might not discover until your next bad accident, or a tendency to rust prematurely. Or it could be fine. Get it checked carefully, and take a hefty discount for the salvage title. -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong
You win the Kewpie (sp) doll. I was told that they tried to change to RHD after the US bought the islands, but they could not get the donkeys to walk on the right. I equate that to trying to get Americans to adopt the metric system. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hans Neureiter Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 7:47 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong US Virgin Islands ? -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D On 12/7/05, Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK. Here is my trivia question: Where in the United States do folks drive on the left? (Unless it has changed in the last 20 years). ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q
Chris, You are duly (doo-ly)...dutifully...(what the hell am I trying to say?) marked! Summer 2007 is probably a good idea. Summer 2006 is going to be here b4 we know it and I think a fair amount of planning is needed to make sure we collectively all have the right things, that we don't bring twelve 1/4 drives and no 6.5mm socket, etc. With enough people - a small diesel generator could be brought along for emergency use, possibly. Chris Chris Hoskin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like this thing may actually come together. If we would be looking at summer 2007 that would seem to leave enough time to do some good planning and arrange personal schedules.got me thinking, maybe I could use it as an excuse to pick up the 5 speed diesel LandCruiser I've been wantingh, or maybe if its a good year a diesel G-Wagon! I would strongly recommend Vancouver, BC as a rendez-vous point. One of my favorite cities and a great place for the Canucks to welcome the Yanks! Hope none of you all (sorry y'all) in the southern tier take offence at the term! ;) got me thinkin', Chris,please mark me as interested, Chris '81 300SD 80K '88/'76 GMC240D mileage unknown '88 Land Cruiser FJ60 ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Personals Let fate take it's course directly to your email. See who's waiting for you Yahoo! Personals From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Dec 07 14:29:00 2005 Received: from zproxy.gmail.com ([64.233.162.193]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Ek0I0-0005wb-0S for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:29:00 + Received: by zproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id i1so448170nzh for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 07 Dec 2005 06:28:56 -0800 (PST) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=beta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:in-reply-to:mime-version:content-type:content-transfer-encoding:content-disposition:references; b=VSm0SwYgkVPiMeaDEEb6VORHxV6DXlZ9ZWgW4RdVL4lNiObnPnHA64h1CidgLOjB+u1U34pAh6iF+cnQ7Q/aRmcikketVCxYdg5Rem36pB9ZCez9SOgZ01FrH8zctz4avhlqvKGsijNuYuBEBa6bVORYl5UADD+hXGf3hAJzcxk= Received: by 10.36.43.16 with SMTP id q16mr1469383nzq; Wed, 07 Dec 2005 06:28:56 -0800 (PST) Received: by 10.36.91.15 with HTTP; Wed, 7 Dec 2005 06:28:56 -0800 (PST) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 09:28:56 -0500 From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] The Mystery is Gone !!! X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:29:00 - Kill A Watt http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-P4400-P3-Kill-A-Watt-meter-reduce-your-energy-bill_= W0QQitemZ6019874171QQcategoryZ3240QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -Dave Walton 94 S350, 99 E300 On 12/7/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hans said Ohm's Law: Volts sqare/Watts =3D Ohms or Volts/Amps =3D Ohms Yeah that is all good. But I want something that can tell me is the bloc= k heater working, ie drawing power and getting juice when it is 5 below zer= o F, the wind is blowing 30mph, my bag ass is frozen, no feelings in my fingers, I have to get up at 1:00AM to drive 500 miles one way to Boston,= or Chicago. Then I need to stay in a hotel, haul out my 100 foot extention cord and do it all again and pray there is an outdoor outlet within 100 feet. So playing with lights in series, playing with electric meters at home, or calculating things is just not as practical as a little $20 widg= et you
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: thermostat replacement
I don't think you need it -- if it's not leaking now, it should be OK. On 12/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, I put in a new thermostat last night which shipped with *2* rubber gaskets. As I took out the old one I did not see any place to install one of the new rubber gaskets. Where does the smaller gasket go on this car ? (I am hoping that it is for a different model car.) The pictures in the manual are very dark and hard to see details. It is just a round gasket as you would see on the top of the oil filter housing with a smaller diameter. Thanks, Dan Elliott 82 300D-T 89kmi Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection. Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/
Re: [MBZ] Kruse auction Houston this weekend
Yeah, it's tough. I saw him at the 7-11 the other night and he was complaining about the prices. --R Mitch Haley wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: Including Mercedes-Benz 600 Roy Orbison Four Door The high price of gas must be bothering dead rockers these days. Elvis Presley is selling his 600 too: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4594835591 ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
I thought that VERY SAME thing as I lay awake last night thinking of sponsorship or fundraising possibilities...let the ideas flow... Chris Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well if would have to be a buymbparts/striplin.net thing, that way, if it did make it in the star we would get more exposure. H Christopher McCann wrote: will do. those are some great idea. At the very least, we would make it into STAR magazine. I'm not much for camping either...where there are bears and your food has to be 1/4 mile from your tent...even with a rifle. There ARE places to stay along the way - not many though, but enought that you would not HAVE to camp. There is always sleeping in the car/wagon/unimog (omagosh that would be awesome)/G-wagen (even better...unimog is over-kill). Chris Again, video is a great idea. I am sure there would be NO shortage of VERY memorable events to film - heck - Lt. Don got a flat in the Waffle House parking lot...what would happen to him in Alaska? Bob Rentfro wrote: Chris offered: I'll keep track of those interested. It's 4076 miles from my driveway to Deadhorse. Any filmmaker among us could document the trip and make a DVD. I'm sure the clowns at MBCA would be interested in a posse of old MBs making that trip. Who knows what could become of it. I'm thinking a good rendezvous point would be the poit where we'd cross into Canada...we could have our Northern Bros (Jeff, Timothy, Randy etc) meet us there and welcome us to the other side. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a diesel MB RV thing...I'm not much of a tent camper. Keeptrack of me. I'm interested. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Dec 07 14:38:31 2005 Received: from web30010.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.200.73]) by server5.arterytc5.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Ek0RD-0006tz-D2 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:38:31 + Received: (qmail 6865 invoked by uid 60001); 7 Dec 2005 14:38:26 - DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=Message-ID:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:In-Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding; b=p/j2lC3ynPY4AE0ZghZHFq9xLKVrojq9oAErvzNY4t0TUsqgAdu7m+4k9CwB5vRq6/0Jk3ylN/iOB41wxEq+/sjWFKt6YIr8eYa0pdziQ+ZtfLbAt+TMETeFQih8YhSiltrM6OTPqJea4GThhDnCGHfyNXmKLjFTXSqDuZn4vU0= ; Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from [66.140.70.226] by web30010.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Wed, 07 Dec 2005 06:38:26 PST Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 06:38:26 -0800 (PST) From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
well, if we want to shoot for STAR mag and MBUSA/MBCA attention, I don't know the motorcycle would fit in, but I would leave it open to discussion. Of course, there will be room in the cars of others...and plenty of driving opportunity. I'm guessing 2 people per car average. Chris Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris, Sounds like my kind of adventureToo bad I sold my Benz..Are motorcycles welcome? Mike - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann To: Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 3:37 PM Subject: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? A few years ago, my dad's cousin and her husband drove the Dalton Highway to Deadhorse, Alaska...some 4,000+ miles from Kansas City in a camper. You can drive within 3 miles of the Arctic Ocean and from there a bus takes you to the Ocean...Prudhoe Bay to be exact. Usually about freezing even in the summer. The Dalton Highway is mostly gravel, hard on cars (particularly windshields and headlights), etc. Tons of articles on line and picture galleries. A sample: http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/byway/ak_dalton.htm Anyone interested in an Arctic-Q? Not really able to do this any time soon - maybe this coming summer...or the following summer...but I have been thinking about it and thought I would throw it out for thoughts, reactions, ideas, etc. Could be very interesting as a multi-car caravan...we could carry lots of tools and spare parts between several vehicles in addition to all the other stuff - spare tires, food, water, clothes for the arctic blasts that can come at any time, etc. Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lots of someones, actually. Try Yahoo! Personals ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lots of someones, actually. Yahoo! Personals From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Dec 07 14:45:02 2005 Received: from mxa.windwireless.net ([199.164.167.40]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Ek0XV-0007ei-Kj for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:45:01 + Received: from dogear.com ([206.63.94.249]) by mxa.windwireless.net (8.12.9/8.12.9) with ESMTP id jB7Ej790027011 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 7 Dec 2005 06:45:07 -0800 Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 06:45:22 -0800 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v552) From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.552) X-Virus-Scan: smtp-vilter X-SMTP-Vilter-Version: 1.1.0rc2 X-SMTP-Vilter-Backend: Clam AntiVirus Daemon (clamd) X-SMTP-Vilter-Status: clean X-Greylist: Sender IP whitelisted, not delayed by milter-greylist-2.0rc4 (mxa.windwireless.net [199.164.167.40]); Wed, 07 Dec 2005 06:45:07 -0800 (PST) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Recommended Tulsa area independents? X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:45:02 - things get that far, to have a good PPI done. Just want to get some ideas on how much it might cost to fix an
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
been thinking of that. No permit is needed in Alaska AT ALL to carrry a concealed weapon. I think I would have my PPK/S and AR-15 carbine transferred to an FFL in some AK gun shop along the route and pick them up there and ship back the same way. Annoying but simple solution. Chris TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just remember for all you gun-toting Yanks down there that handguns are a prohibited weapon in here Canada. If you show up at the border with one, be prepared to kiss it goodbye. Big penalties for failing to do so... http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/factsheets/visitin_e.asp http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/factsheets/prohibited_e.asp And git yer passports in order or you might not be let back into your own country! Things have changed since 9/11, especially in the past year. Used to be a simple driver's license was sufficient. I wouldn't bet on it nowadays. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/6/05, Bob Rentfro wrote: Chris offered: I'll keep track of those interested. It's 4076 miles from my driveway to Deadhorse. Any filmmaker among us could document the trip and make a DVD. I'm sure the clowns at MBCA would be interested in a posse of old MBs making that trip. Who knows what could become of it. I'm thinking a good rendezvous point would be the poit where we'd cross into Canada...we could have our Northern Bros (Jeff, Timothy, Randy etc) meet us there and welcome us to the other side. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a diesel MB RV thing...I'm not much of a tent camper. Keeptrack of me. I'm interested. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Dec 07 14:49:04 2005 Received: from mxa.windwireless.net ([199.164.167.40]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Ek0bQ-000827-A8 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:49:04 + Received: from dogear.com ([206.63.94.249]) by mxa.windwireless.net (8.12.9/8.12.9) with ESMTP id jB7En690030422; Wed, 7 Dec 2005 06:49:11 -0800 Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 06:49:21 -0800 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v552) From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.552) X-Virus-Scan: smtp-vilter X-SMTP-Vilter-Version: 1.1.0rc2 X-SMTP-Vilter-Backend: Clam AntiVirus Daemon (clamd) X-SMTP-Vilter-Status: clean X-Greylist: Sender IP whitelisted, not delayed by milter-greylist-2.0rc4 (mxa.windwireless.net [199.164.167.40]); Wed, 07 Dec 2005 06:49:11 -0800 (PST) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Headlight repair X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:49:04 - What should I use to rebuild and reinforce these tabs (reattaching the posts to the headlamp bucket)? Is JB Weld the right stuff? JB Weld, a very fine glue, is not the best for this kind of thing. It's brittle, and will pop off the plastic under stress. I've been having much more luck with Shoe Goo on plastic parts. Very strong, yet a bit flexible. JB Weld is currently what's holding the hood star together on the Frankenheap. See: http://cathey.dogear.com/frankenheap/fhjborn.jpg -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Recommended Tulsa area independents?
You're welcome, Jim! :-) Dan Thanks Rusty, I found out that here in Oklahoma, you can have a salvage car repaired, take the receipts and the car to a tag agency, and they can issue a rebuild (or maybe it was rebuilt and I just wasn't hearing too well that day) title. And, yeah, I know that it can be for an economic total or a structural total, could be something minor, I'm hoping that, if things get that far, to have a good PPI done. Just want to get some ideas on how much it might cost to fix an inoperative cruise control and a fluctuating heater fan (doesn't seem to shut off completely) and (not too important right now) inoperative aircon for a 1987 300E. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 07:22 AM 12/07/2005 -0600, you wrote: Salvage title in my state (IA) means the car was totalled, then repaired. Depending on what caused it to be totalled, could mean problems with structural integrity that you might not discover until your next bad accident, or a tendency to rust prematurely. Or it could be fine. Get it checked carefully, and take a hefty discount for the salvage title. -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005 -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
good to know becuase everything I read and the reports of Aunt Lois were of the swarms of mosquitos. Camped for a week in the Algonquin Provincial Park - NEVER saw mosquitos like that before!. Litttle Colder in September...but even today, the temp in Deadhorse is -10F...I talked to my father in law who farms outside Madison, WI and it was 0 there on MOnday - not the end of the world - snow drifts...that's a problem. Chris Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris speculated: THis wouldn't be a winter trip...the biggest annoyance will be MOSQUITOS...,of course I'll be reminded of that when we get snowbound in one of those rare summer snow storms and are freezing in a snow drift. They say the beginning of September is nice...most of the mosquitos are gone, leaves have turned, etc. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lots of someones, actually. Try Yahoo! Personals From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Dec 07 14:57:11 2005 Received: from mx14.marshallnet.com ([207.206.203.14] helo=MAIL.spam-virus-intercept.com) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Ek0jH-XE-3p for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:57:11 + Received: from [192.168.1.100] (12-216-23-233.client.mchsi.com [12.216.23.233]) by MAIL.spam-virus-intercept.com (Vircom SMTPRS 4.3.440.0) with ESMTP id [EMAIL PROTECTED] for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 7 Dec 2005 08:57:03 -0600 X-Modus-BlackList: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED]@pop3.dwx.com Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 08:58:58 -0600 To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q--WRONG VEHICLES X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:57:11 - This is a Diesel Vanagon Westfalia trip if I've ever heard of one! Could I bring mine and leave the 300SD at home? :-) Dan -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k
Re: [MBZ] Recommended Tulsa area independents?
Bob, doh!!! Sorry Dan, it's just to friggin' cold and I'm going blind looking at cars from $4000 and under 50 miles from 74063 to see/read/type straight any more. :-( Sigh, Tom (er, I *think* it's Tom...) Sand Springs, OK At 08:55 AM 12/07/2005 -0600, you wrote: You're welcome, Jim! :-) Dan Thanks Rusty, I found out that here in Oklahoma, you can have a salvage car repaired, take the receipts and the car to a tag agency, and they can issue a rebuild (or maybe it was rebuilt and I just wasn't hearing too well that day) title. And, yeah, I know that it can be for an economic total or a structural total, could be something minor, I'm hoping that, if things get that far, to have a good PPI done. Just want to get some ideas on how much it might cost to fix an inoperative cruise control and a fluctuating heater fan (doesn't seem to shut off completely) and (not too important right now) inoperative aircon for a 1987 300E. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 07:22 AM 12/07/2005 -0600, you wrote: Salvage title in my state (IA) means the car was totalled, then repaired. Depending on what caused it to be totalled, could mean problems with structural integrity that you might not discover until your next bad accident, or a tendency to rust prematurely. Or it could be fine. Get it checked carefully, and take a hefty discount for the salvage title. -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005 -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Yeah, I was very nearly turned away at my own border last year. Said I needed a passport to get back in. I didn't have mine. I said, OK, what do I do now? The border guard just looked at me and my westfalia, rolled her eyes, and waved me through. Now I carry a passport. Dan Not sure about that part. Mike - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? So, if the USA won't let me back in, will Canada let me stay? And git yer passports in order or you might not be let back into your own country! Things have changed since 9/11, especially in the past year. Used to be a simple driver's license was sufficient. I wouldn't bet on it nowadays. Tim 1982 300TD Moby -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] The Mystery is Gone !!!
So playing with lights in series, playing with electric meters at home, or calculating things is just not as practical as a little $20 widget you plug in in series and it tells you. My Maytag wattmeter does this for me, and was less than that at the thrift store, but it's not all that little. Still much more convenient than the makeshift methods. If it's quiet, though, listening for the sizzle works well. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
I think Chuck Landesburger (spelling?) could be of substantial assistance here too, considering his notoriety within MBCA. I just joined a few weeks ago, a more seasoned member would be better to contact - all can be discussed. I'd to it sponsorship/articles or not. Also, you need a semi-firm plan before you make a presentation like that - right now, we are just brainstorming. Chris Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Before you guys get visions of being written up in the STAR, you'd best contact Frank Barrett ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and talk to him about it, and include your ideas of sponsorship, bounce them off Frank, he might have some feedback or suggestions for you. Better to get the guidelines straight first than have all arranged and find out maybe they're taking you out of the ball game. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 06:36 AM 12/07/2005 -0800, you wrote: I thought that VERY SAME thing as I lay awake last night thinking of sponsorship or fundraising possibilities...let the ideas flow... Chris Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well if would have to be a buymbparts/striplin.net thing, that way, if it did make it in the star we would get more exposure. H Christopher McCann wrote: will do. those are some great idea. At the very least, we would make it into STAR magazine. I'm not much for camping either...where there are bears and your food has to be 1/4 mile from your tent...even with a rifle. There ARE places to stay along the way - not many though, but enought that you would not HAVE to camp. There is always sleeping in the car/wagon/unimog (omagosh that would be awesome)/G-wagen (even better...unimog is over-kill). Chris Again, video is a great idea. I am sure there would be NO shortage of VERY memorable events to film - heck - Lt. Don got a flat in the Waffle House parking lot...what would happen to him in Alaska? Bob Rentfro wrote: Chris offered: I'll keep track of those interested. It's 4076 miles from my driveway to Deadhorse. Any filmmaker among us could document the trip and make a DVD. I'm sure the clowns at MBCA would be interested in a posse of old MBs making that trip. Who knows what could become of it. I'm thinking a good rendezvous point would be the poit where we'd cross into Canada...we could have our Northern Bros (Jeff, Timothy, Randy etc) meet us there and welcome us to the other side. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a diesel MB RV thing...I'm not much of a tent camper. Keeptrack of me. I'm interested. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Snow tires around here are really a waste of money for the 2 or 3 days of the year that you might actually need them. OK Don wrote: That's what I heard - just put the snow tires on the 300D 2.5. I didn't think that I'd have an opportunity to use them after the last two winters! On 12/6/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are in for some snow tomorrow Tom, or so they say. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Will have to get hurst and rusty to subsidize it. OK Don wrote: It COULD have buymbparts/striplin.net associated -- for some subsidies -- - On 12/6/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well if would have to be a buymbparts/striplin.net thing, that way, if it did make it in the star we would get more exposure. H -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Gotchya. Good idea. Will make note of that and drop him a line. I do think this would make an intersting story. I'd enjoy reading about it. Wonder what it costs to have a custom grille badge made? Several hundred $ for the die and a little machining and some painting (wife could do the latter)...that would be very cool. Chris Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: True, but what I'm saying is (also) that maybe Frank could give you some advice on how to proceed, who to contact, etc. I mean, I don't *know* that he would, but as editor of the STAR I would think he'd be a good place to start, he's always looking for stories, etc. Or give him a call at Toad Hall Books, ask for the chief toad. Best, Tom At 07:05 AM 12/07/2005 -0800, you wrote: I think Chuck Landesburger (spelling?) could be of substantial assistance here too, considering his notoriety within MBCA. I just joined a few weeks ago, a more seasoned member would be better to contact - all can be discussed. I'd to it sponsorship/articles or not. Also, you need a semi-firm plan before you make a presentation like that - right now, we are just brainstorming. Chris Tom Reynolds wrote: Before you guys get visions of being written up in the STAR, you'd best contact Frank Barrett ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and talk to him about it, and include your ideas of sponsorship, bounce them off Frank, he might have some feedback or suggestions for you. Better to get the guidelines straight first than have all arranged and find out maybe they're taking you out of the ball game. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 06:36 AM 12/07/2005 -0800, you wrote: I thought that VERY SAME thing as I lay awake last night thinking of sponsorship or fundraising possibilities...let the ideas flow... Chris Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well if would have to be a buymbparts/striplin.net thing, that way, if it did make it in the star we would get more exposure. H Christopher McCann wrote: will do. those are some great idea. At the very least, we would make it into STAR magazine. I'm not much for camping either...where there are bears and your food has to be 1/4 mile from your tent...even with a rifle. There ARE places to stay along the way - not many though, but enought that you would not HAVE to camp. There is always sleeping in the car/wagon/unimog (omagosh that would be awesome)/G-wagen (even better...unimog is over-kill). Chris Again, video is a great idea. I am sure there would be NO shortage of VERY memorable events to film - heck - Lt. Don got a flat in the Waffle House parking lot...what would happen to him in Alaska? Bob Rentfro wrote: Chris offered: I'll keep track of those interested. It's 4076 miles from my driveway to Deadhorse. Any filmmaker among us could document the trip and make a DVD. I'm sure the clowns at MBCA would be interested in a posse of old MBs making that trip. Who knows what could become of it. I'm thinking a good rendezvous point would be the poit where we'd cross into Canada...we could have our Northern Bros (Jeff, Timothy, Randy etc) meet us there and welcome us to the other side. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a diesel MB RV thing...I'm not much of a tent camper. Keeptrack of me. I'm interested. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Well my suburban or a cheap motor home pulling an enclosed trailer? redghost wrote: Sounds like somebody should invest in a support vehicle of the old transit bus type. We could keep spare fuel and parts inside as well as secure place for food and some bunks for the drivers who do not camp. I am sure there could be a heat source to keep us warm. Wonder where I could find a Benz bus around here? On Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at 02:10 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: will do. those are some great idea. At the very least, we would make it into STAR magazine. I'm not much for camping either...where there are bears and your food has to be 1/4 mile from your tent...even with a rifle. There ARE places to stay along the way - not many though, but enought that you would not HAVE to camp. There is always sleeping in the car/wagon/unimog (omagosh that would be awesome)/G-wagen (even better...unimog is over-kill). Chris Again, video is a great idea. I am sure there would be NO shortage of VERY memorable events to film - heck - Lt. Don got a flat in the Waffle House parking lot...what would happen to him in Alaska? Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris offered: I'll keep track of those interested. It's 4076 miles from my driveway to Deadhorse. Any filmmaker among us could document the trip and make a DVD. I'm sure the clowns at MBCA would be interested in a posse of old MBs making that trip. Who knows what could become of it. I'm thinking a good rendezvous point would be the poit where we'd cross into Canada...we could have our Northern Bros (Jeff, Timothy, Randy etc) meet us there and welcome us to the other side. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a diesel MB RV thing...I'm not much of a tent camper. Keeptrack of me. I'm interested. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
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but we could still advertise the list with magnets on our cars...without the list we'd all be on our own. Chris Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Will have to get hurst and rusty to subsidize it. OK Don wrote: It COULD have buymbparts/striplin.net associated -- for some subsidies -- - On 12/6/05, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well if would have to be a buymbparts/striplin.net thing, that way, if it did make it in the star we would get more exposure. H -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Personals Skip the bars and set-ups and start using Yahoo! Personals for free From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Dec 07 15:33:02 2005 Received: from web30005.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.200.68]) by server5.arterytc5.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Ek1Hy-0004Pm-Pd for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 07 Dec 2005 15:33:02 + Received: (qmail 33984 invoked by uid 60001); 7 Dec 2005 15:32:57 - DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=Message-ID:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:In-Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding; b=yDkG2PikIGDj+uIqAWAhX0aOJYABB3QRFipyg9uMGvxuZkCJAlXvwDB9Z/YSq/lI0SWbGBeSOEQirSPPgASVuUcq5oBwzx7Un1wCEEji3GAR+V+6YCUoPjNBjM3OGq9Q3f6mFD6oPyetB9eJLLSoEMeUdvgaH1kxLivzqSrlrPM= ; Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from [66.140.70.226] by web30005.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Wed, 07 Dec 2005 07:32:57 PST Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 07:32:57 -0800 (PST) From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 15:33:02 - cheap motor home sounds like a bad idea for a trip like this. Breakdowns can happen to any vehicle, but we would all have to be as sure as possible that the vehicle we are bringing is in the best of condition for the trip. I would NOT bring the AKP-Wagen, for example :-) Chris Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well my suburban or a cheap motor home pulling an enclosed trailer? redghost wrote: Sounds like somebody should invest in a support vehicle of the old transit bus type. We could keep spare fuel and parts inside as well as secure place for food and some bunks for the drivers who do not camp. I am sure there could be a heat source to keep us warm. Wonder where I could find a Benz bus around here? On Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at 02:10 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: will do. those are some great idea. At the very least, we would make it into STAR magazine. I'm not much for camping either...where there are bears and your food has to be 1/4 mile from your tent...even with a rifle. There ARE places to stay along the way - not many though, but enought that you would not HAVE to camp. There is always sleeping in the car/wagon/unimog (omagosh that would be awesome)/G-wagen (even better...unimog is over-kill). Chris Again, video is
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The ArticQ can coordinate with the OkieQ that year, everyone shows up at the OkieQ, then the trip for ArcticQ begins. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Plus, we are the center of the country pretty much. Christopher McCann wrote: this upcoming summer or the summer after that - would be grad school or work? I definitely have a limit...let's see. 3 weeks of vacation per year...would need to keep at least one for other things, so 10 work days, which if I leave on a Friday after work and return on a Sunday (and sleep at my desk the folowing monday!!! :-) that would give me 16.5 days. I'm thinking that we OFFICIALLY schedule the trip from the main rendezvous point - XYZ, Canada - wherever...we will then all decide collectively, how much time we want to spend from that point until we get BACK to that point. To and from that point to your house, would have to be your own plan, or in coordination with someone nearby you...e.g. I could coordinate with someone from St. Louis passing through KC and we could coordinate with someone in Nebraska - but that would be up to us - the OFFICIAL ARCTIC-Q schedule would start and begin at the main rendezvous point and the time frame depends on where that point is. I would say we make as much progress as possible on big paved highways, leaving extra time for problems on the Dalton and little Alaskan excursions...like sitting on the tops of tors. Chris John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: I'm not much for camping either...where there are bears and your food has to be 1/4 mile from your tent...even with a rifle. There ARE places to stay along the way - not many though, but enought that you would not HAVE to camp. There is always sleeping in the car/wagon/unimog (omagosh that would be awesome)/G-wagen (even better...unimog is over-kill). How about a small pop-up camper trailer? Dunno if that helps out with the bear thing or not... My wife and I haven't had our honeymoon yet, and I have been campaigning for a trip to Alaska... she doesn't trust the car that much, and if she did she also doesn't want to sit in it that long (seat needs rebuilt). Wonder if having a bunch of MB enthusiasts would help or hurt ;) I would love to make the trip. Hopefully money and jobs can align themselves so that it could happen... I think that most of the people who've commented on the trip work full-time. Is there a limit to the time you guys can take off? I'm still in college, but next summer would be either grad school or work John '79 300SD ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Personals Let fate take it's course directly to your email. See who's waiting for you Yahoo! Personals ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
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Maybe I could bring the limo, could get plenty of people in there. Although diesel would be my choice. Christopher McCann wrote: well, if we want to shoot for STAR mag and MBUSA/MBCA attention, I don't know the motorcycle would fit in, but I would leave it open to discussion. Of course, there will be room in the cars of others...and plenty of driving opportunity. I'm guessing 2 people per car average. Chris Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris, Sounds like my kind of adventureToo bad I sold my Benz..Are motorcycles welcome? Mike - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann To: Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 3:37 PM Subject: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? A few years ago, my dad's cousin and her husband drove the Dalton Highway to Deadhorse, Alaska...some 4,000+ miles from Kansas City in a camper. You can drive within 3 miles of the Arctic Ocean and from there a bus takes you to the Ocean...Prudhoe Bay to be exact. Usually about freezing even in the summer. The Dalton Highway is mostly gravel, hard on cars (particularly windshields and headlights), etc. Tons of articles on line and picture galleries. A sample: http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/byway/ak_dalton.htm Anyone interested in an Arctic-Q? Not really able to do this any time soon - maybe this coming summer...or the following summer...but I have been thinking about it and thought I would throw it out for thoughts, reactions, ideas, etc. Could be very interesting as a multi-car caravan...we could carry lots of tools and spare parts between several vehicles in addition to all the other stuff - spare tires, food, water, clothes for the arctic blasts that can come at any time, etc. Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lots of someones, actually. Try Yahoo! Personals ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lots of someones, actually. Yahoo! Personals ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
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brain storming or brain farting? Christopher McCann wrote: I think Chuck Landesburger (spelling?) could be of substantial assistance here too, considering his notoriety within MBCA. I just joined a few weeks ago, a more seasoned member would be better to contact - all can be discussed. I'd to it sponsorship/articles or not. Also, you need a semi-firm plan before you make a presentation like that - right now, we are just brainstorming. Chris Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Before you guys get visions of being written up in the STAR, you'd best contact Frank Barrett ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and talk to him about it, and include your ideas of sponsorship, bounce them off Frank, he might have some feedback or suggestions for you. Better to get the guidelines straight first than have all arranged and find out maybe they're taking you out of the ball game. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 06:36 AM 12/07/2005 -0800, you wrote: I thought that VERY SAME thing as I lay awake last night thinking of sponsorship or fundraising possibilities...let the ideas flow... Chris Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well if would have to be a buymbparts/striplin.net thing, that way, if it did make it in the star we would get more exposure. H Christopher McCann wrote: will do. those are some great idea. At the very least, we would make it into STAR magazine. I'm not much for camping either...where there are bears and your food has to be 1/4 mile from your tent...even with a rifle. There ARE places to stay along the way - not many though, but enought that you would not HAVE to camp. There is always sleeping in the car/wagon/unimog (omagosh that would be awesome)/G-wagen (even better...unimog is over-kill). Chris Again, video is a great idea. I am sure there would be NO shortage of VERY memorable events to film - heck - Lt. Don got a flat in the Waffle House parking lot...what would happen to him in Alaska? Bob Rentfro wrote: Chris offered: I'll keep track of those interested. It's 4076 miles from my driveway to Deadhorse. Any filmmaker among us could document the trip and make a DVD. I'm sure the clowns at MBCA would be interested in a posse of old MBs making that trip. Who knows what could become of it. I'm thinking a good rendezvous point would be the poit where we'd cross into Canada...we could have our Northern Bros (Jeff, Timothy, Randy etc) meet us there and welcome us to the other side. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a diesel MB RV thing...I'm not much of a tent camper. Keeptrack of me. I'm interested. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84
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Dont get me started on what I think of Frank. Christopher McCann wrote: Gotchya. Good idea. Will make note of that and drop him a line. I do think this would make an intersting story. I'd enjoy reading about it. Wonder what it costs to have a custom grille badge made? Several hundred $ for the die and a little machining and some painting (wife could do the latter)...that would be very cool. Chris Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: True, but what I'm saying is (also) that maybe Frank could give you some advice on how to proceed, who to contact, etc. I mean, I don't *know* that he would, but as editor of the STAR I would think he'd be a good place to start, he's always looking for stories, etc. Or give him a call at Toad Hall Books, ask for the chief toad. Best, Tom -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
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Chris mentioned: but we could still advertise the list with magnets on our cars...without the list we'd all be on our own. They do a thing out here each year, the Copperstate 1000 (or something like that), which is not a rally...it's just vintage cars going roundy roundy in Arizona. They have sponsors galore. I'd bet we'd be surprised at the sponsors we could get. We'd have to think outside the box. I will get in touch with those Copperstate dudes and ask them how they go about getting sponsors for something that isn't a race or a rally. I'm sure they have good ideas and methods. Our possibilities could be Mobil 1, Hengst/Mann Filters, Bosch, Michelin, etc. Could go into REI (camping gear) and stuff like that. I'm sure, once we get something tenativly hammered out, Chuck would be happy to speak to Mr. Frank Barrett. Chuck is a very benevolent, diplomatic human. Bob Rentfro (studying route to Deadhorse) '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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No worries on the passport front, at least not yet. I've been to Canada like 8 times this year (3 times I flew, the rest we drove). When I flew over I took a birth certificate, driving a drivers license was plenty. They ASK for passports but... I've heard but not verified that they had to take the manditory passports thing off the table because it would take like 5 years to process all the passports needed... -Curt Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2005 23:17:41 -0500 From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Just remember for all you gun-toting Yanks down there that handguns are a prohibited weapon in here Canada. If you show up at the border with one, be prepared to kiss it goodbye. Big penalties for failing to do so... http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/factsheets/visitin_e.asp http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/factsheets/prohibited_e.asp And git yer passports in order or you might not be let back into your own country! Things have changed since 9/11, especially in the past year. Used to be a simple driver's license was sufficient. I wouldn't bet on it nowadays. Tim 1982 300TD Moby - Yahoo! Personals Let fate take it's course directly to your email. See who's waiting for you Yahoo! Personals From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Dec 07 16:06:01 2005 Received: from fed1rmmtao11.cox.net ([68.230.241.28]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Ek1nt-0007yg-9F for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 07 Dec 2005 16:06:01 + Received: from familycomp ([68.106.48.86]) by fed1rmmtao11.cox.net (InterMail vM.6.01.05.02 201-2131-123-102-20050715) with SMTP id [EMAIL PROTECTED] for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 7 Dec 2005 11:05:08 -0500 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 09:05:55 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 16:06:01 - Good idea, Okiemensch. BR - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 8:45 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? The ArticQ can coordinate with the OkieQ that year, everyone shows up at the OkieQ, then the trip for ArcticQ begins. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Plus, we are the center of the country pretty much. Christopher McCann wrote: this upcoming summer or the summer after that - would be grad school or work? I definitely have a limit...let's see. 3 weeks of vacation per year...would need to keep at least one for other things, so 10 work days, which if I leave on a Friday after work and return on a Sunday (and sleep at my desk the folowing monday!!! :-) that would give me 16.5 days. I'm thinking that we OFFICIALLY schedule the trip from the main rendezvous point - XYZ, Canada - wherever...we will then all decide collectively, how much time we want to spend from that point until we get BACK to that point. To and from that point to your house, would have to be your own plan, or in coordination with someone nearby you...e.g. I could coordinate with someone from St. Louis passing through KC and we could coordinate with someone in Nebraska - but that would be up to us - the OFFICIAL ARCTIC-Q schedule would start and begin at the main rendezvous point and the time frame depends on where that point is. I would say we make as much progress as possible on big paved highways, leaving extra time for problems on the Dalton and little Alaskan excursions...like sitting on the tops of tors. Chris John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: I'm not much for camping either...where there are bears and your food has to be 1/4 mile from your tent...even with a rifle.
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Kaleb offered: Dont get me started on what I think of Frank Ahhh yes...we always have been thought of as a splinter group. Maybe those wicked hard core MBCA/other listers have softened over the years. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ
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KALEB'S CREEDO: cheap does not equal junk or bad. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ
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How about Willy Nelson's biodiesel company? There's somebody with money and an actual link to the cause! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris mentioned: but we could still advertise the list with magnets on our cars...without the list we'd all be on our own. They do a thing out here each year, the Copperstate 1000 (or something like that), which is not a rally...it's just vintage cars going roundy roundy in Arizona. They have sponsors galore. I'd bet we'd be surprised at the sponsors we could get. We'd have to think outside the box. I will get in touch with those Copperstate dudes and ask them how they go about getting sponsors for something that isn't a race or a rally. I'm sure they have good ideas and methods. Our possibilities could be Mobil 1, Hengst/Mann Filters, Bosch, Michelin, etc. Could go into REI (camping gear) and stuff like that. I'm sure, once we get something tenativly hammered out, Chuck would be happy to speak to Mr. Frank Barrett. Chuck is a very benevolent, diplomatic human. Bob Rentfro (studying route to Deadhorse) '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
I doubt it. Bob Rentfro wrote: Kaleb offered: Dont get me started on what I think of Frank Ahhh yes...we always have been thought of as a splinter group. Maybe those wicked hard core MBCA/other listers have softened over the years. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Recommended Tulsa area independents?
No sweat. I just couldn't resist! Dan Bob, doh!!! Sorry Dan, it's just to friggin' cold and I'm going blind looking at cars from $4000 and under 50 miles from 74063 to see/read/type straight any more. :-( Sigh, Tom (er, I *think* it's Tom...) Sand Springs, OK At 08:55 AM 12/07/2005 -0600, you wrote: You're welcome, Jim! :-) Dan Thanks Rusty, I found out that here in Oklahoma, you can have a salvage car repaired, take the receipts and the car to a tag agency, and they can issue a rebuild (or maybe it was rebuilt and I just wasn't hearing too well that day) title. And, yeah, I know that it can be for an economic total or a structural total, could be something minor, I'm hoping that, if things get that far, to have a good PPI done. Just want to get some ideas on how much it might cost to fix an inoperative cruise control and a fluctuating heater fan (doesn't seem to shut off completely) and (not too important right now) inoperative aircon for a 1987 300E. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 07:22 AM 12/07/2005 -0600, you wrote: Salvage title in my state (IA) means the car was totalled, then repaired. Depending on what caused it to be totalled, could mean problems with structural integrity that you might not discover until your next bad accident, or a tendency to rust prematurely. Or it could be fine. Get it checked carefully, and take a hefty discount for the salvage title. -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005 -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/193 - Release Date: 12/06/2005 -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q--WRONG VEHICLES
I think not at this point. I did lots of research on that road, as I proposed doing a story on it for a client, who decided against it. It would be an adventure to be sure. Hoards of biting bugs, though, and lots of chance for vehicle damage. I think there are more rewarding drives for the punishment, myself. Agreed, that would make an excellent vehicle for the trip. If you bring the VW, then Mike (I think it was MIke) would have to be allowed to bring the motorcycle...fine by me. Let me know if you want marked down as interested. Chris Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a Diesel Vanagon Westfalia trip if I've ever heard of one! Could I bring mine and leave the 300SD at home? :-) Dan -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Personals Skip the bars and set-ups and start using Yahoo! Personals for free -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
Bob, All that and I haven't even hired you as my PR guy. I've been involved in planning quite a few MBCA events. It's my experience the time line for obtaining sponsorship is quite long, at least next year's budget. Companies want to know what the payback/ exposure is and don't generally open their wallets easily. As to MBUSA or MBCA sponsorship... MBCA has shied away from investing member dues in non-club events. A friend of mine (MBCA member) who races 190E-16V's was not successful in gaining support. MBUSA would (IMHO) not be interested in it, unless specific cars and owners (like a 300SL or high mileage cars that could emphasize MB quality and durability) could bring some wow factors into future advertising. The multi-marque inclusive field might be a real negative factor. Other friends of mine are planning on running the 2006 Carrera Panamerica race in a 60-something 220Se (I think) and haven't found a way to get some financial support. All that said, I'd be happy to follow up on this with Frank and others if some plans (at least in firm Jello) are developed. As for me, I think I'll take my high-mileage 300SD to StarFest2006 in Las Vegas and run the road course Time Trials there. Take care, Chuck On Dec 7, 2005, at 9:04 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: I'm sure, once we get something tenativly hammered out, Chuck would be happy to speak to Mr. Frank Barrett. Chuck is a very benevolent, diplomatic human. Bob Rentfro (studying route to Deadhorse) '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?
I bet there's not much bio on the way...but I could be wrong. Time to do a search. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? How about Willy Nelson's biodiesel company? There's somebody with money and an actual link to the cause! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris mentioned: but we could still advertise the list with magnets on our cars...without the list we'd all be on our own. They do a thing out here each year, the Copperstate 1000 (or something like that), which is not a rally...it's just vintage cars going roundy roundy in Arizona. They have sponsors galore. I'd bet we'd be surprised at the sponsors we could get. We'd have to think outside the box. I will get in touch with those Copperstate dudes and ask them how they go about getting sponsors for something that isn't a race or a rally. I'm sure they have good ideas and methods. Our possibilities could be Mobil 1, Hengst/Mann Filters, Bosch, Michelin, etc. Could go into REI (camping gear) and stuff like that. I'm sure, once we get something tenativly hammered out, Chuck would be happy to speak to Mr. Frank Barrett. Chuck is a very benevolent, diplomatic human. Bob Rentfro (studying route to Deadhorse) '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Credos
Hey, even if it _is_ junk doesn't mean it's bad either! Amazing what you can do with junk sometimes. -- Jim
