Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver
It is such a pretty car- I don't think I'd spend 7k for it. Where do we guess it will end? I saw a 300SD online for 17k or something like that. Why are people paying these crazy sums? I should put up my 300D 2.5 74k miles on Ebay, ask $15k for it. Retire early. John Peterson Kingston RI 1991 300D 2.5 74k - Original Message - From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver andrew may have said Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality strikes me as a bit of hyperbole... After all, it's only an entry level car for that year and probably listed for about $5 grand I am a 123 chassis sort of diesel guy, but that era low fin body style and simple 4 banger appeals to me for some reason. Regards Tom Scordato From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality strikes me as a bit of hyperbole... After all, it's only an entry level car for that year and probably listed for about $5 grand. On 12/22/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-200D-diesel-66K-miles-Like-new-True-Survivor_W0QQitemZ4598627758QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver
Yep, prices are going nuts. Some fool wants $9500 for an 86 300d with 140k miles. will trade up or down for a Previa all trac. I told him I would make it a straight trade for my previa, since the 603 is a ticking bomb with that head. he thinks I should kick in a few grand. It is a 19 year old car dude, and the star on the hood is a $25 part. I can just get a star on my hood and offer the previa as a euro benz for $12k On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 04:06 PM, John Peterson wrote: It is such a pretty car- I don't think I'd spend 7k for it. Where do we guess it will end? I saw a 300SD online for 17k or something like that. Why are people paying these crazy sums? I should put up my 300D 2.5 74k miles on Ebay, ask $15k for it. Retire early. John Peterson Kingston RI 1991 300D 2.5 74k - Original Message - From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver andrew may have said Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality strikes me as a bit of hyperbole... After all, it's only an entry level car for that year and probably listed for about $5 grand I am a 123 chassis sort of diesel guy, but that era low fin body style and simple 4 banger appeals to me for some reason. Regards Tom Scordato From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality strikes me as a bit of hyperbole... After all, it's only an entry level car for that year and probably listed for about $5 grand. On 12/22/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-200D-diesel-66K-miles-Like-new- True- Survivor_W0QQitemZ4598627758QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA ___ 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 ___ 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] O.T.- Air Purifiers
Why is it disturbing? Stuff in the air is a natural phenomonon, from dust stirred up by the wind to hair falling off lions on the savanna. Dirt is life, we rise from it and return to it. Why are we in such an all fired hurry to keep it away? I work with a guy who is paranoid about germs, uses that anti-bacterial hand sanitizer before every meal. I wipe my hands on my pants after I sneeze and sometimes go a couple days without showering. I'm sick less than half as often as he is. He's in better physical shape than I am but in the coming influenza epidemic I've got immunities built up and he's got nothing. -Curt Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 12:42:55 -0500 From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T.- Air Purifiers To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 The efficiency of ionization air purifiers is very low. That is to say that only a small percentage of particulates are trapped in a single pass. Mechanical filtration using HEPA filters is very efficient. They use more electricity and replacing the filters is expensive. I use both at home in the bedroom 24/7. The gunk that accumulates in each is impressive and disturbing. -Dave Walton - Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Dec 23 00:46:43 2005 Received: from fed1rmmtao05.cox.net ([68.230.241.34]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Epb51-x1-L8 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:46:43 + Received: from familycomp ([68.106.48.86]) by fed1rmmtao05.cox.net (InterMail vM.6.01.05.02 201-2131-123-102-20050715) with SMTP id [EMAIL PROTECTED] for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:45:06 -0500 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:46:41 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit 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] O.T.- Air Purifiers 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: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:46:43 - Our Mainer wondered: Why is it disturbing? My grandmother always said, You eat a peck of dirt before you die! as she was lighting a Pall Mall off of the stove. Thanks for the input...I shall make a purchase tomorrow. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K Litchfield Park, AZ
[MBZ] It Ain't Right
It is supposed to be 81 degrees here on Christmas Day. That is not right. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K Litchfield Park, AZ From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Dec 23 01:24:07 2005 Received: from rwcrmhc12.comcast.net ([216.148.227.152]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EpbfD-0004EO-SE for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 23 Dec 2005 01:24:07 + Received: from ringbill.gull.us (gull.us[24.18.9.231]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc12) with ESMTP id 20051223012403014008ol2ke; Fri, 23 Dec 2005 01:24:04 + Received: from [69.88.113.178] (helo=[192.168.1.140]) by ringbill.gull.us with esmtpsa (TLSv1:AES256-SHA:256) (Exim 4.51 (FreeBSD)) id 1Epbf7-000DZ6-Pe for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:24:02 -0800 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:25:10 -0800 From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.6 (X11/20050715) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Spam-Score: -4.6 X-Spam-Report: Spam detection software, running on the system ringbill.gull.us, has identified this incoming email as possible spam. The original message has been attached to this so you can view it (if it isn't spam) or label similar future email. If you have any questions, see [EMAIL PROTECTED] for details. Content preview: Curt Raymond wrote: Why is it disturbing? Stuff in the air is a natural phenomonon, from dust stirred up by the wind to hair falling off lions on the savanna. Besides, a lot of the indoor dust comes off of your body! That's right, much of it is dried skin you've shed off. [...] Content analysis details: (-4.6 points, 5.0 required) pts rule name description -- -- -3.3 ALL_TRUSTED Passed through trusted hosts only via SMTP -2.6 BAYES_00 BODY: Bayesian spam probability is 0 to 1% [score: 0.] 1.3 AWL AWL: From: address is in the auto white-list X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T.- Air Purifiers 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: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 01:24:08 - Curt Raymond wrote: Why is it disturbing? Stuff in the air is a natural phenomonon, from dust stirred up by the wind to hair falling off lions on the savanna. Besides, a lot of the indoor dust comes off of your body! That's right, much of it is dried skin you've shed off. I've always been suspicious of the devices that claim to give off beneficial negative ions. If ground-level ozone was good for you the EPA wouldn't worry about it. If indoor ozone was good for you then laser printer manufacturers wouldn't equip their printers with ozone filters to stop them from giving it off.
Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right
On Thu, Dec 22, 2005 at 06:22:38PM -0700, Bob Rentfro wrote: It is supposed to be 81 degrees here on Christmas Day. Hence I'm *DREAMING* of a white christmas K
Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right
It was so hot in Iowa today (mid 40s) that I washed the car at the local Spray-It-Down and drove around town with no coat, window rolled down. Almost took the motorcycle out, but some ice on the roads was still in the process of melting. On 12/23/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is supposed to be 81 degrees here on Christmas Day. That is not right. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K 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 -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] O.T.- Air Purifiers
I believe a large amount of the dust and other indoor air pollutants are dead skin and the feces excreted by mites living off the dead skin. m, that's a pleasant thought. On 12/22/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Besides, a lot of the indoor dust comes off of your body! That's right, much of it is dried skin you've shed off. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right
We are expecting 57 in the great northwet. No snow for a long time, but there is still snow in the mountains On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 05:22 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: It is supposed to be 81 degrees here on Christmas Day. That is not right. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K 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 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Limo console wood install report (W124)
I may work on making those functional in the future, but for now they're just filling the empty spaces. All are wired so the backlight illumination works Congratulations on the excellent enhancement job. I really prefer my mods to look like they're factory jobs too. -- Jim
[MBZ] X-mas cars
If you do not like lists of cars you are going to need to buy to have a happy holiday season, just use the delete key. I know many of you are fully versed in its use, so go use the key delete ok, then you must want to see what the heck I have found this week http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119987249.html -- diesel caddy http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119970454.html -- 92 SE $15k http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119936643.html -- 91 TE $4200 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119924586.html -- 90 300D $9950 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119858069.html -- 91 SEL $7k http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119827111.html -- casey cars http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119809305.html -- 91 w201 $4300 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119738290.html -- 75 300d $3500 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119632018.html -- 79 240 $3500 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119606238.html -- 61 180b $700 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119584646.html -- 88 benz $1500 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119584698.html -- ArticQ support http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119539615.html --89 SEL for Regina http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119486961.html -- 77 300D $4200 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119404142.html -- 92 TE $5900 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119384264.html -- british car http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119332824.html -- ArticQ evac option http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/119264381.html -- 79 SD $3k http://vancouver.craigslist.org/car/119757762.html -- 77 240 $1300 http://vancouver.craigslist.org/car/119529253.html -- 66 SL $5k Well, that is it, I would love to invest in the SL above, but would need to source a 200D engine from the 621 series maybe -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Limo console wood install report (W124)
I also wanted to add a momentary contact type switch for my Valentine-1. I specifically wanted it set up so that when the key is turned off, and then the car is re-started, the V-1 does NOT turn back on...In case you're wondering why, it's because of the irritating 'startup dance' that the V-1 goes through at each power-up. I don't use it all the time, and hate listenting to that screeching every time... How long is the irritating screech? If your car still has a 'fasten belts' timer, you could plumb it into the V1 such that it mutes it until later. Or, just put in some kind of muting timer that's unconnected to the car. When I used to drive with my 'equalizer', I got a ticket or two when I might not have, had I only had the thing turned on! After that I hard-wired it into the car so there was no manual step required. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] X-mas cars
Is it just me, or have the prices for MB's gone up lately? Was it the $3 gas? -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver
John asked Why are people paying these crazy sums? A) eBay is a sellers market B) as the years tick on, these are getting rarer to find (supply and demand) C) we love these diesels D) longevity is so rare in our society E) maybe compared to todays new disposable rock climbers even at $7K with 65K miles on it it is no such a bad deal . Hey if you make it a daily driver put 300K on her, not a bad price to pay for a ride. Heck you can work/maintain on alot of it yourself... Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 7:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver It is such a pretty car- I don't think I'd spend 7k for it. Where do we guess it will end? I saw a 300SD online for 17k or something like that. Why are people paying these crazy sums? I should put up my 300D 2.5 74k miles on Ebay, ask $15k for it. Retire early. John Peterson Kingston RI 1991 300D 2.5 74k - Original Message - From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver andrew may have said Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality strikes me as a bit of hyperbole... After all, it's only an entry level car for that year and probably listed for about $5 grand I am a 123 chassis sort of diesel guy, but that era low fin body style and simple 4 banger appeals to me for some reason. Regards Tom Scordato From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality strikes me as a bit of hyperbole... After all, it's only an entry level car for that year and probably listed for about $5 grand. On 12/22/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-200D-diesel-66K-miles-Like-new-True-Survivor_W0QQitemZ4598627758QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA ___ 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 ___ 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] X-mas cars
It's nuts. What we've know all along is finally getting out. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 7:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] X-mas cars Is it just me, or have the prices for MB's gone up lately? Was it the $3 gas? -- 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
Re: [MBZ] O.T.- Air Purifiers
Zeitgeist wrote: I believe a large amount of the dust and other indoor air pollutants are dead skin and the feces excreted by mites living off the dead skin. m, that's a pleasant thought. Let's not forget the mites that live in your eyelashes and hari follicles that lack an anus, and die of terminal constipation. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right
We're actually expecting snow on Christmas day. Just the thing to drive from MA to Maine in. Last weekend I finally (it only took me a year) got my wankle powered snowmobile running right. I rode it about 5 miles which doesn't seem like much until you realize that the fastest I ever went was 30mph. Snowmobiles were still in their infantcy in the '70s and this is a '71. -Curt Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:26:37 -0800 From: Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii On Thu, Dec 22, 2005 at 06:22:38PM -0700, Bob Rentfro wrote: It is supposed to be 81 degrees here on Christmas Day. Hence I'm *DREAMING* of a white christmas K - Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Dec 23 02:53:04 2005 Received: from wsip-70-184-21-183.ok.ok.cox.net ([70.184.21.183] helo=[192.168.1.100]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtpa (Exim 4.52) id 1Epd3I-0003Es-Fm; Fri, 23 Dec 2005 02:53:04 + Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 20:53:03 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7.2) Gecko/20040804 Netscape/7.2 (ax) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: [MBZ] this guy still hasnt learned 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: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 02:53:04 - at least he doenst want $80 for them http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ASSORTMENT-OF-MERCEDES-HOOD-ORNAMENTS_W0QQitemZ8024408257QQcategoryZ33654QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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] nice SDL
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-05755038677111853_W0QQitemZ4599349997QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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] super cheap 300D
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Diesel-Sedan-Merc-300D-D-3-0L-L5-FI-Engine-4-Door-Not-BMW-Turbo_W0QQitemZ4599517411QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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] the time of year for crack
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Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right
redghost wrote: We are expecting 57 in the great northwet. No snow for a long time, but there is still snow in the mountains Yeah, and today on the Valley Freeway I drove through the heaviest rain I've seen since leaving the Midwest. It was a really narrow cell, less than a half mile wide, but dense enough that traffic was having to slow down due to the reduced visibility. I've seen worse, but only in Midwest summer thunderstorms.
[MBZ] anybody need a wagon head?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-300TD-Head-79-Cylinder-Head-WVO-Biodiesel_W0QQitemZ8024509217QQcategoryZ33617QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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] Limo console wood install report (W124)
Dave, For illumination did you splice into the existing grey/blue wires in the center console, or did you run wires under the dash to the main illumination distribution block thingy? -Aaron 1987 300D 1987 300TD
[MBZ] didnt we explore this already?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-123-Mercedes-Benz-1982-240D-123-trbo-charged-4-speed-auto_W0QQitemZ4599463016QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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] It Ain't Right
- Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 7:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right We're actually expecting snow on Christmas day. Just the thing to drive from MA to Maine in. Last weekend I finally (it only took me a year) got my wankle powered snowmobile running right. I rode it about 5 miles which doesn't seem like much until you realize that the fastest I ever went was 30mph. Snowmobiles were still in their infantcy in the '70s and this is a '71. -Curt Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:26:37 -0800 From: Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii On Thu, Dec 22, 2005 at 06:22:38PM -0700, Bob Rentfro wrote: It is supposed to be 81 degrees here on Christmas Day. Hence I'm *DREAMING* of a white christmas K - Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. ___ 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] It Ain't Right
A wankle powered snowmobilesweet. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 7:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right We're actually expecting snow on Christmas day. Just the thing to drive from MA to Maine in. Last weekend I finally (it only took me a year) got my wankle powered snowmobile running right. I rode it about 5 miles which doesn't seem like much until you realize that the fastest I ever went was 30mph. Snowmobiles were still in their infantcy in the '70s and this is a '71. -Curt Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:26:37 -0800 From: Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii On Thu, Dec 22, 2005 at 06:22:38PM -0700, Bob Rentfro wrote: It is supposed to be 81 degrees here on Christmas Day. Hence I'm *DREAMING* of a white christmas K - Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. ___ 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] It Ain't Right
OMC... Owatonna Manufacturing Company? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 8:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right Bob Rentfro wrote: A wankle powered snowmobilesweet. OMC? (AKA Evinrude/Johnson) ___ 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] X-mas cars
I think it must be some mystique associated with a three point star. I am going to get a whole bunch of junk cars and put stars on them On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 06:07 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Is it just me, or have the prices for MB's gone up lately? Was it the $3 gas? -- 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 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] GREEN BABY, YEA
I put a bid in, but told the dude that there are 450SLC all over the place, rusted to bits. So he had it half right, the cars are rust buckets On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 07:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-RARE-CLASSIC- 1975-MERCEDES-MODEL-107- 450SLC_W0QQitemZ4599502927QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right
It ain't natural! We get the misty spitty stuff, not horkin' gully washers. It is all the hot air from the democrats whining. If it keeps up, we will be able to have nice cars like the ones in no cal. On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 07:16 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: redghost wrote: We are expecting 57 in the great northwet. No snow for a long time, but there is still snow in the mountains Yeah, and today on the Valley Freeway I drove through the heaviest rain I've seen since leaving the Midwest. It was a really narrow cell, less than a half mile wide, but dense enough that traffic was having to slow down due to the reduced visibility. I've seen worse, but only in Midwest summer thunderstorms. ___ 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] Advice on storing a 240D
Drive it to Arizona, park it, fly home. -- 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] Advice on storing a 240D
To Kaleb, $159 is another lawn ornament. On 12/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thats cheap. redghost wrote: Looks like it is made out of the silver tarp 8 mil. Steel frame 8'x16' lot 42211 $159, used to be $279 Sale good until 1/16/06 On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 09:39 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: how much? redghost wrote: Harbor freight has a funky garage tent thing on sale this week. Let that gather snow. Would make a pretty good place to hide other things too -- 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 -- 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 ___ 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 -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right
It was warm enough here for me to lie on my back under the car in the melting ice and replace the cord for the block heater. And the FedEx truck that delivered a box of chocolates to us got stuck in mud instead of snow. On Dec 22, 2005, at 8:28 PM, LT Don wrote: It was so hot in Iowa today (mid 40s) that I washed the car at the local Spray-It-Down and drove around town with no coat, window rolled down. Almost took the motorcycle out, but some ice on the roads was still in the process of melting. _ L. Mark Finch Indianapolis 1982 300D Turbodiesel
Re: [MBZ] Limo console wood install report (W124)
Hi Aaron, Nah, I'm too lazy to pull everything back to the main distribution points. I tapped into one of the gray/blue wires feeding the window switches. ;-) Interestingly, while most MB switches require switching the negative/ground lead (due to internal wiring of the illuminations LED's), the recirc switch actually allows positive switching because it has a separate ground soley for the two LED's. The only other switch I've found that does this is the defroster, which has two NO contacts, one of which is tied to the red LED. In the recirc switch, the red LED is totally separate, which is kinda cool - gives you more options. You come across these things in your PnP travels much? :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:19:10 -0800 From: Aaron Lam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Limo console wood install report (W124) Dave, For illumination did you splice into the existing grey/blue wires in the center console, or did you run wires under the dash to the main illumination distribution block thingy? -Aaron 1987 300D 1987 300TD
[MBZ] Rendezvous
http://mirror.rtor.net/rendezvous20_04.mov
Re: [MBZ] MityVac
I like the one (pressure bleeder) that's advertised in the STAR for about $40. It's a miniature garden sprayer with a pressure gauge and a screw-cap on the end of the hose. The screw cap goes on the top of the brake reservoir. The only thing I don't like about the design is that the cap is hard mounted to the hose so you need to unwind the kinks in the hose as you screw the cap on the reservoir. The other gotcha is the little rubber buttons on top of the reservoir. If those buttons are hard or cracked, they'll let the pressure out ... and a bunch of brake fluid as well. Recommend replacement if in doubt before pressure bleeding. Scott Ritchey Kittrell NC 1982 300SD 220K 1979 300TD 350K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:33 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac Yea thats where I got mine. I just dont use mine for brakes anymore, I never can get all the air out. I just use the old pump method with a helper but would rather start doing pressure. Where is the best place to get a pressure bleeder? What is the best one? Dave M. wrote: I learned the hard way - over many years - that the MityVac is an *awful* tool for bleeding brakes, regardless of how much they hype that use for it. Pressure bleeding is the ONLY way to go. My MityVac doesn't go anywhere near brake fluid anymore. I use it all the time for testing vacuum system components, and boost pressure related items. If anyone needs the full MityVac Silverline kit, here's a great deal: http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MIT-4050.html :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:33:04 -0500 From: Scott Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac Kaleb: If the silverline is the metal one and you get brake fluid in it, it will never be right again. Disassembly and cleaning may fix it for a while but the corrosion will come back. Disassembly is fairly obvious, as I recall; just don't lose any parts. I threw my silverline out and bought the cheaper plastic version; no problems yet but I also use a pressure bleeder now. Scott Ritchey Kittrell NC 1982 300SD 220K 1979 300TD 350K ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] MityVac
Scott Ritchey wrote: I like the one (pressure bleeder) that's advertised in the STAR for about $40. It's a miniature garden sprayer with a pressure gauge and a screw-cap on the end of the hose. Like this? http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm
Re: [MBZ] MityVac
I built one based on this version. I highly recommend adding the pressure gauge, and using a sprayer body with a built in pressure relief valve. It's nice to know how much pressure you're running and have the ability to release that internal pressure when you've finished. On 12/22/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Like this? http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Re: [MBZ] didnt we explore this already?
oh yea redghost wrote: yep, same car with the dollar size rust all over On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 07:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-123-Mercedes- Benz-1982-240D-123-trbo-charged-4-speed- auto_W0QQitemZ4599463016QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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 -- 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
Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right
Go up to Flag. :) Tom At 06:22 PM 12/22/2005 -0700, you wrote: It is supposed to be 81 degrees here on Christmas Day. That is not right. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.3/209 - Release Date: 12/21/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.3/209 - Release Date: 12/21/2005
Re: [MBZ] nice SDL
Interesting wheels. I think I've seen that design on a W202 or maybe a W210, but not on any S-class. I hope he didn't use spacers to get them to fit. On 12/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-05755038677111853_W0QQitemZ4599349997QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo
Re: [MBZ] Rendezvous
On Thu, 22 Dec 2005 23:29:24 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://mirror.rtor.net/rendezvous20_04.mov But this one doesn't have sound. Craig
Re: [MBZ] this guy still hasnt learned
You guys in Oklahoma city had better check to see if you still have a hood ornament :-) -Robert Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: at least he doenst want $80 for them http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ASSORTMENT-OF-MERCEDES-HOOD-ORNAMENTS_W0QQitemZ8024408257QQcategoryZ33654QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Re: [MBZ] Rendezvous
On 12/22/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 22 Dec 2005 23:29:24 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://mirror.rtor.net/rendezvous20_04.mov But this one doesn't have sound. It does on my machine (Mac OS 10.3.9, Quicktime 7). But the aspect ratio's wrong---it displays as 16x9 instead of 4x3 so the other cars are all stretched out. (Easy to fix but still irritating.) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo
[MBZ] 81 300td crank pulley fan clutch repair
Folks, I have a friend here in Athens, GA who made a cheap purchase of a Missouri 81 300td with a cracked fallen off crank pulley. He found a pulley and we need to get new dowel pins. Is there a special MB tool (or home method) of holding the harmonic balancer when putting the 200 ft lbs or so of torque on the big nut? We're also needing a colling fan viscous clutch ...anyone got a used one? email me directly, please. This is his christmas present!! Happy Holidays to you all. thanks rick hawkins www.javacycles.com www.javaphoto.com
Re: [MBZ] Rendezvous
http://mirror.rtor.net/rendezvous20_04.mov Worked fine for me. Beige G3 Mac, 10.2.8, QT 6.01 -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right
On Thu, Dec 22, 2005 at 11:10:07PM -0700, Tom Reynolds wrote: Go up to Flag. Watch out for elk. K
Re: [MBZ] nice SDL
What about the two inch pin-strip. Looks like it was painted on with a roller. - Original Message - From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 8:53 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] nice SDL what's up with those rims? -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Dec 22, 2005 9:56 PM To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] nice SDL http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-05755038677111853_W0QQitemZ4599349997QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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 Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi ___ 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] this guy still hasnt learned
All present and acounted for --- On 12/23/05, Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys in Oklahoma city had better check to see if you still have a hood ornament :-) -Robert -- 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] 81 300td crank pulley fan clutch repair
I wedge a pry bar in the starter ring gear teeth. Is there a special MB tool (or home method) of holding the harmonic balancer when putting the 200 ft lbs or so of torque on the big nut? -- 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] Rendezvous
Worked fine for me also - XP on a homebrew box. On 12/23/05, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://mirror.rtor.net/rendezvous20_04.mov Worked fine for me. Beige G3 Mac, 10.2.8, QT 6.01 -- Jim -- 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] Vacuum pump question answered, plus rant
I just finished buying car from Stefan Schultze. 1982 300TD Wagon. The car was definitely not maintained very well. He apparently is buying them and reselling on Ebay. The belts were almost nonexistent and we were lucky to make it home to Michigan without a failure. There was also a leak in the Transmission line he did not make us aware of. I noticed it when we got home and the fluid level was barely touching the stick. I added almost 2 quarts before repairing the line. Mike -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 9:56 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump question answered, plus rant Maybe he didnt know the head was cracked. Brian Smyla wrote: Thanks, Tom. Well, I've got about $7K in the car right now, probably need another $2k to get it 'perfect', including paint. Yes, I believe the car is worth it, since I'll probably drive it much longer than something I'd buy for $30 - 40K at a dealership. You're right about the 'caveat emptor' clause, but my complaint is more along the lines of dishonesty within the classic Benz owners' community. Brian Smyla -Original Message- From: Tom Hargrave [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 10:57 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump question answered, plus rant Brian, This all falls under the let the buyer beware clause. You should have done your homework on the car before purchasing it. I've owned 15 old Mercedes to date and I've put serious money into every good deal that I have bough to date. These days, I just figure that I'll have to put $2,000 into anything I buy. And that's after I check out the car and decide that it's in good shape. But you need to understand that I'll purchase an older Mercedes then I'll put 50,000 + miles a year on it. My latest Mercedes, a 1987 300SDL, cost me $1600.00 the first month I owned it. About this time last year, the transmission cost me $1760.00 but at least it got me home. I'm nursing a cracked head or bad head gasket and have been doing so for over 50,000 miles. Even with all of these costs, it's still cheaper than the rate that my Wife's new Grand Cherokee is depreciating and I won't complain. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brian Smyla Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 9:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Vacuum pump question answered, plus rant Thanks to all those that replied to my question about the vacuum pump port. I had the engine replaced with a used one, and the shop that did the work warranted the engine for 30 days. The day after I picked the car up, the engine wouldn't stop. I took it back to have the problem resolved, and was told the problem was in the vacuum transducers near the turbo. I took the car back, then discovered that there wasn't any vacuum on the small port on the pump. Also, the climate control had air coming from the defrost ports only, and the shifting was very hard, as was mentioned in some of your replies. I had a very bad experience with this engine replacement. The shop owner claims to have many years experience working on MBZ products, but when I picked the car up, the heat didn't work (mechanic said it was a problem with my climate control), the starter engaged intermittently, the idler pulley was chafing the back side of the belt, a turbo support bracket was missing, and various bolts were missing here and there. I spent three hours checking the climate control, only to finally figure out that the mechanic had left a plug in the return water pipe where it connects to the heater hose that comes off the monovalve. I returned the car for repair of the other problems. They fixed the starter issue, installed the turbo bracket ( after arguing with me on the phone for 5 minutes that the bracket didn't exist ), told me the idler pulley wasn't part of what was warranted ( the idler pulley was from the replacement engine, and I told him that since it wasn't under warranty, I wanted my old one back ), and said the shutoff problem was in the emission control transducers, which I know is BS, because there's no vacuum on the port to start with. If anyone's interested, the shop is Chaney's Auto Service in Ringgold, VA. I'm not going back. Oh, and he charged me $2000 for the replacement engine, labor to remove the replacement engine from the donor vehicle, promised me a 10% cash discount from the original quoted price, then added enough miscellaneous parts (motor mounts, used starter, hoses, etc..) to make up the difference. Go figure. And no, it's not worth going to
Re: [MBZ] GREEN BABY, YEA
99% of cars are rust buckets, the only difference is the rate of rust. My 230E is a similar exterior colour but thankfully it is light tan inside. Anyhow let us know the outcome of the bidding on the SLC, if it is half as good as the ad states then it should attract a pretty sum. However that colour combo is not to everyone's taste, perhaps a touch too seventies. Then again the retro look is in again. Hendrik - Original Message - From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GREEN BABY, YEA I put a bid in, but told the dude that there are 450SLC all over the place, rusted to bits. So he had it half right, the cars are rust buckets On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 07:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-RARE-CLASSIC- 1975-MERCEDES-MODEL-107- 450SLC_W0QQitemZ4599502927QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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 -- 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.1/206 - Release Date: 16/12/2005
Re: [MBZ] Front End Creak
Is that the same as the strut arm? It's a rod bolted to a cup shaped thingie. Not that easy to replace, IIRC. Anyway, that's been done too even though it proved to be unnecessary. The creak sounds more like rubber abrading against another material, e.g., a rocking chair against a hardwood floor or a door slowly opening with a hinge that needs oiling On 12/22/05, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had to do one brake rod mount when I rebuilt my whole suspension, but it was more of a clunk than a squeak. I was thinking that could be his problem, perhaps before it wears out completely it squeaks. The part is pretty cheap and easy to replace. Are you sure your suspension is not being taxed too heavily? --R Gary Thompson wrote: I completely rebuilt the front end of my 1984 300D. Replaced all ball joints, tie rods, bushings, etc. Still squeeked over large speed bumps. Turned out to be the brake rod mount on one side. Didn't see that listed, and it's often overlooked when doing a front end rebuild... Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On 12/21/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since we are discussing front end noises, what might cause a creaking noise when passing over speed bumps? Car in question is a 1985 300CD with new shocks, ball joints, upper and lower control arms, etc. - so clean underneath that you could eat off the bottom of the front end if you could figure out a way to flip the car over like a pancake. I exaggerate but you catch my drift. There appears to be nothing left to replace yet the noise persists - especially during COLD weather. The creak makes this beautiful car sound like a jalopy. ___ 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] why is this so cheap?
It also had front AND rear bumpers from a 108 sedan with the rubber strips front. Totally inappropriate. On 12/22/05, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Those cars are known to be major rustbuckets. Sexton had one and dropped a fortune into it, I think. Jeff Zedic Toronto ___ 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] Looks to be a fine daily driver
If you've pounded the pavement looking for a clean used Mercedes you can really appreciate the virtues of ebay, particular when the seemingly PERFECT car comes along and you can relax and gaze longingly at those beautiful photos. WIth ebay's far-flung reach, bids from a potentially global array of potential buyers serve as a better ratification of market value than can be realized by conventional car selling methodologies (newspaper and supermarket ads). On 12/22/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John asked Why are people paying these crazy sums? A) eBay is a sellers market B) as the years tick on, these are getting rarer to find (supply and demand) C) we love these diesels D) longevity is so rare in our society E) maybe compared to todays new disposable rock climbers even at $7K with 65K miles on it it is no such a bad deal . Hey if you make it a daily driver put 300K on her, not a bad price to pay for a ride. Heck you can work/maintain on alot of it yourself... Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 7:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver It is such a pretty car- I don't think I'd spend 7k for it. Where do we guess it will end? I saw a 300SD online for 17k or something like that. Why are people paying these crazy sums? I should put up my 300D 2.5 74k miles on Ebay, ask $15k for it. Retire early. John Peterson Kingston RI 1991 300D 2.5 74k - Original Message - From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver andrew may have said Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality strikes me as a bit of hyperbole... After all, it's only an entry level car for that year and probably listed for about $5 grand I am a 123 chassis sort of diesel guy, but that era low fin body style and simple 4 banger appeals to me for some reason. Regards Tom Scordato From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality strikes me as a bit of hyperbole... After all, it's only an entry level car for that year and probably listed for about $5 grand. On 12/22/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-200D-diesel-66K-miles-Like-new-True-Survivor_W0QQitemZ4598627758QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA ___ 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 ___ 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] super cheap 300D
That's because it does not currently run. Also, it isn't a turbodiesel. On 12/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Diesel-Sedan-Merc-300D-D-3-0L-L5-FI-Engine-4-Door-Not-BMW-Turbo_W0QQitemZ4599517411QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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] nice SDL
I believe those are forged aluminum wheels, 16 x 7.0 or 7.5, used on the original CLK (C208 chassis). I'm not too crazy about how they look on any car, but I hear they are very light weight, more than most Mercedes wheels. Definitely NOT a proper fitment for any S or SL class - the offset is all wrong. =:-o -dm -- Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 21:27:24 -0800 From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] nice SDL Interesting wheels. I think I've seen that design on a W202 or maybe a W210, but not on any S-class. I hope he didn't use spacers to get them to fit. On 12/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-05755038677111853_W0QQitemZ4599349997QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Re: [MBZ] the time of year for crack
What's wrong with it? Looks pretty damn nice, though seller's FB is suspect. BTW, is this true about the 5 gallons of fuel? Mercedes [roadside assistance] will give you a jump start, change a flat tire, or provide you with five gallons of fuel, free of charge. On 12/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SD-84-300SD-TURBO-DIESEL-105K-ORG-LOW-MILES-BOOKS-CLEAN_W0QQitemZ4599373081QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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] X-mas cars
Wait until the newbies get sticker shock on restoration and repair costs of these pricey beauties. They will be dumping these old dogs back on the market for 50 cents on the dollar... On 12/22/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it must be some mystique associated with a three point star. I am going to get a whole bunch of junk cars and put stars on them On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 06:07 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Is it just me, or have the prices for MB's gone up lately? Was it the $3 gas? -- 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 -- 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
Re: [MBZ] nice SDL
The non-original trim moulding is a total turnoff for me. On 12/23/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe those are forged aluminum wheels, 16 x 7.0 or 7.5, used on the original CLK (C208 chassis). I'm not too crazy about how they look on any car, but I hear they are very light weight, more than most Mercedes wheels. Definitely NOT a proper fitment for any S or SL class - the offset is all wrong. =:-o -dm -- Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 21:27:24 -0800 From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] nice SDL Interesting wheels. I think I've seen that design on a W202 or maybe a W210, but not on any S-class. I hope he didn't use spacers to get them to fit. On 12/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-05755038677111853_W0QQitemZ4599349997QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ 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] Looks to be a fine daily driver
A great car...if I had a new one, I would sell it and buy this one..there something elegant in it's simplicity that is appealing... Rhonald 1985 300D 269,000 miles Washington, DC Original Message Follows From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 09:49:26 -0500 If you've pounded the pavement looking for a clean used Mercedes you can really appreciate the virtues of ebay, particular when the seemingly PERFECT car comes along and you can relax and gaze longingly at those beautiful photos. WIth ebay's far-flung reach, bids from a potentially global array of potential buyers serve as a better ratification of market value than can be realized by conventional car selling methodologies (newspaper and supermarket ads). On 12/22/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John asked Why are people paying these crazy sums? A) eBay is a sellers market B) as the years tick on, these are getting rarer to find (supply and demand) C) we love these diesels D) longevity is so rare in our society E) maybe compared to todays new disposable rock climbers even at $7K with 65K miles on it it is no such a bad deal . Hey if you make it a daily driver put 300K on her, not a bad price to pay for a ride. Heck you can work/maintain on alot of it yourself... Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 7:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver It is such a pretty car- I don't think I'd spend 7k for it. Where do we guess it will end? I saw a 300SD online for 17k or something like that. Why are people paying these crazy sums? I should put up my 300D 2.5 74k miles on Ebay, ask $15k for it. Retire early. John Peterson Kingston RI 1991 300D 2.5 74k - Original Message - From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver andrew may have said Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality strikes me as a bit of hyperbole... After all, it's only an entry level car for that year and probably listed for about $5 grand I am a 123 chassis sort of diesel guy, but that era low fin body style and simple 4 banger appeals to me for some reason. Regards Tom Scordato From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality strikes me as a bit of hyperbole... After all, it's only an entry level car for that year and probably listed for about $5 grand. On 12/22/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-200D-diesel-66K-miles-Like-new-True-Survivor_W0QQitemZ4598627758QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right
Arctic Cat actually. 303cc, 19hp. I had a line on a Johnson last year but couldn't figure out how to get it here from Indiana without the shipping costing more than the sled. The Johnson sleds weigh like 600#, this one had reverse which seems like a manditory thing to me. My Cat is a pig but it only weighs like 350#. I also have an old Ski Doo thats a featherweight at 295#. -Curt Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 22:30:46 -0500 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Bob Rentfro wrote: A wankle powered snowmobilesweet. OMC? (AKA Evinrude/Johnson) - Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Dec 23 15:05:22 2005 Received: from zproxy.gmail.com ([64.233.162.207]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EpoTt-00013W-RY for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 23 Dec 2005 15:05:19 + Received: by zproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id i1so30505nzh for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 23 Dec 2005 07:05:15 -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=tsl+ycAAAHlz/ieEeJwX1WiPNT/zcw29gEO10uxhsB20KhI0eh3dABQ8+lZkso2Q/MJC7ps4G0AQlNjG3EnEtudnWNJ3/Pw9VFRMofu1pWwvGWjpo4mDyntIo19xp3jOX76XGGCVobnHNS7vJZQ5SderkO9drYgGyY0OSt7ZqJ0= Received: by 10.36.221.56 with SMTP id t56mr60014nzg; Fri, 23 Dec 2005 07:05:15 -0800 (PST) Received: by 10.36.106.10 with HTTP; Fri, 23 Dec 2005 07:05:15 -0800 (PST) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 10:05:15 -0500 From: andrew strasfogel [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] GREEN BABY, YEA 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: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 15:05:22 - Yikes! The interior EXACTLY matches the exterior color! There is no escaping the green-ness of it all so you better love that color! I once saw an SL C in metallic thistle green, and it was very pretty. IIRC it was like a cross between silver and the lightest shade of green. This seems more like avocado but it's hard to sell. P.S. Beware of sellers who SHOUT IN ALL CAPS and have lousy feedback ratings. On 12/23/05, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 99% of cars are rust buckets, the only difference is the rate of rust. My 230E is a similar exterior colour but thankfully it is light tan inside. Anyhow let us know the outcome of the bidding on the SLC, if it is half a= s good as the ad states then it should attract a pretty sum. However that colour combo is not to everyone's taste, perhaps a touch too seventies. Then again the retro look is in again. Hendrik - Original Message - From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GREEN BABY, YEA I put a bid in, but told the dude that there are 450SLC all over the place, rusted to bits. So he had it half right, the cars are rust buckets On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 07:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-RARE-CLASSIC- 1975-MERCEDES-MODEL-107- 450SLC_W0QQitemZ4599502927QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] super cheap 300D
Looks like the oldengine got WAY too hot. Mike - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] super cheap 300D That's because it does not currently run. Also, it isn't a turbodiesel. On 12/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Diesel-Sedan-Merc-300D-D-3-0L-L5-FI-Engine-4-Door-Not-BMW-Turbo_W0QQitemZ4599517411QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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 ___ 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 time of year for crack
Andrew wondered: BTW, is this true about the 5 gallons of fuel? 'Mercedes [roadside assistance] will give you a jump start, change a flat tire, or provide you with five gallons of fuel, free of charge.' I believe it is...from what I've heard. I think you must show up as the owner (in their computer) before they will assist, but I could be wrong. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K Litchfield Park, AZ
[MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay
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Re: [MBZ] the time of year for crack
I thought they only provided 2 gallons... On 12/23/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew wondered: BTW, is this true about the 5 gallons of fuel? 'Mercedes [roadside assistance] will give you a jump start, change a flat tire, or provide you with five gallons of fuel, free of charge.' I believe it is...from what I've heard. I think you must show up as the owner (in their computer) before they will assist, but I could be wrong. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K 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] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay
All righty kids...let's guess where this one will end up. I say $14,750. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K Litchfield Park,AZ - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 8:18 AM Subject: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300TD-1985-300TDT-STATION-WAGON-W123-TURBO-DIESEL-WARRANTY-FL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4599149578QQrdZ1 ___ 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 time of year for crack
I got 2.5 gallons once and when with a friend, he got 5 gallons. Chris - all the rest is true. Old lady (my real estate agents) has an '84300SD and a battery terminal came off. THey came out, hooked her up (offered her a jump and to sell her a new battery too - luckily I told her to have them check the terminals and the grounding) - all free and she was on her way courtesy of MBUSA. It's a great service. Chris Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew wondered: BTW, is this true about the 5 gallons of fuel? 'Mercedes [roadside assistance] will give you a jump start, change a flat tire, or provide you with five gallons of fuel, free of charge.' I believe it is...from what I've heard. I think you must show up as the owner (in their computer) before they will assist, but I could be wrong. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K 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 Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Dec 23 15:27:38 2005 Received: from fed1rmmtao10.cox.net ([68.230.241.29]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EpopV-0003IN-Qy for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 23 Dec 2005 15:27:37 + Received: from familycomp ([68.106.48.86]) by fed1rmmtao10.cox.net (InterMail vM.6.01.05.02 201-2131-123-102-20050715) with SMTP id [EMAIL PROTECTED] for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 23 Dec 2005 10:26:30 -0500 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 08:27:32 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit 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] the time of year for crack 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: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 15:27:38 - The MBUSA propaganda says, a few gallons of fuel. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 8:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] the time of year for crack I thought they only provided 2 gallons... On 12/23/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew wondered: BTW, is this true about the 5 gallons of fuel? 'Mercedes [roadside assistance] will give you a jump start, change a flat tire, or provide you with five gallons of fuel, free of charge.' I believe it is...from what I've heard. I think you must show up as the owner (in their computer) before they will assist, but I could be wrong. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K 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] this guy still hasnt learned
On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 08:08:35 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All present and acounted for --- Actually, that should be, All present or accounted for ... Craig
Re: [MBZ] GREEN BABY, YEA
Then again, the retro look is in again. Does that mean that somebody might actually _buy_ our for-sale SL time machine? That'd be nice. http://cathey.dogear.com/JSLsale.html -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver
photos. WIth ebay's far-flung reach, bids from a potentially global array of potential buyers serve as a better ratification of market value than can be realized by conventional car selling methodologies (newspaper and supermarket ads). But there are a whole lot of potential buyers that are leery of anything we can't actually _see_. (And smell, etc.) Hard to say how it balances out. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] GREEN BABY, YEA
Just out of morbid curiousity, do you happen to know the month/day it was built? On 12/23/05, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Then again, the retro look is in again. Does that mean that somebody might actually _buy_ our for-sale SL time machine? That'd be nice. http://cathey.dogear.com/JSLsale.html -- Jim -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay
oh my, that is gorgeous. Great color, and the perfect year for a 123 wagon with a Federal engine. , wish I had some disposable cash -Original Message- From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Dec 23, 2005 10:18 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300TD-1985-300TDT-STATION-WAGON-W123-TURBO-DIESEL-WARRANTY-FL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4599149578QQrdZ1 ___ 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 Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi
Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay
Is the chrome trim around the wheels wells from the factory? I'm a little surprised that Mercedes did not put headrests on the back seat. Big safety issue. Thanks -Dave Walton 95 S350, 99 E300 On 12/23/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300TD-1985-300TDT-STATION-WAGON-W123-TURBO-DIESEL-WARRANTY-FL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4599149578QQrdZ1 ___ 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] GREEN BABY, YEA
Just out of morbid curiousity, do you happen to know the month/day it [http://cathey.dogear.com/JSLsale.html] was built? No, I never found that out. But it's 107.044-12-030547 if anybody knows how to look it up. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver
Ronald said A great car...if I had a new one, I would sell it and buy this one..there something elegant in it's simplicity that is appealing... Amen Ronald, that is what I think. If I had just not purchased a 1979 240D with 76K I would have considered it or sure. The old lady would have really flipped if I brought this home!!! She only flipped a little when I brought the others home. Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Rhonald Angelo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver A great car...if I had a new one, I would sell it and buy this one..there something elegant in it's simplicity that is appealing... Rhonald 1985 300D 269,000 miles Washington, DC Original Message Follows From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 09:49:26 -0500 If you've pounded the pavement looking for a clean used Mercedes you can really appreciate the virtues of ebay, particular when the seemingly PERFECT car comes along and you can relax and gaze longingly at those beautiful photos. WIth ebay's far-flung reach, bids from a potentially global array of potential buyers serve as a better ratification of market value than can be realized by conventional car selling methodologies (newspaper and supermarket ads). On 12/22/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John asked Why are people paying these crazy sums? A) eBay is a sellers market B) as the years tick on, these are getting rarer to find (supply and demand) C) we love these diesels D) longevity is so rare in our society E) maybe compared to todays new disposable rock climbers even at $7K with 65K miles on it it is no such a bad deal . Hey if you make it a daily driver put 300K on her, not a bad price to pay for a ride. Heck you can work/maintain on alot of it yourself... Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 7:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver It is such a pretty car- I don't think I'd spend 7k for it. Where do we guess it will end? I saw a 300SD online for 17k or something like that. Why are people paying these crazy sums? I should put up my 300D 2.5 74k miles on Ebay, ask $15k for it. Retire early. John Peterson Kingston RI 1991 300D 2.5 74k - Original Message - From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver andrew may have said Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality strikes me as a bit of hyperbole... After all, it's only an entry level car for that year and probably listed for about $5 grand I am a 123 chassis sort of diesel guy, but that era low fin body style and simple 4 banger appeals to me for some reason. Regards Tom Scordato From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality strikes me as a bit of hyperbole... After all, it's only an entry level car for that year and probably listed for about $5 grand. On 12/22/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-200D-diesel-66K-miles-Like-new-True-Survivor_W0QQitemZ4598627758QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay
dave walton wrote: Is the chrome trim around the wheels wells from the factory? No, it's the quickest/cheapest way to repair wheel arch rust.
Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver
It's interesting how the prices of pristine unrestored models uncannily reflect the cost of purchasing and then restoring a less than perfect example of the same car. My sense is that restoration costs have inflated way faster than general inflation, which acts to suppress the market value of tired/rusty/oogy 111 coupes,108 sedans, and soon to be classic 123 diesels. On 12/23/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ronald said A great car...if I had a new one, I would sell it and buy this one..there something elegant in it's simplicity that is appealing... Amen Ronald, that is what I think. If I had just not purchased a 1979 240D with 76K I would have considered it or sure. The old lady would have really flipped if I brought this home!!! She only flipped a little when I brought the others home. Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Rhonald Angelo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver A great car...if I had a new one, I would sell it and buy this one..there something elegant in it's simplicity that is appealing... Rhonald 1985 300D 269,000 miles Washington, DC Original Message Follows From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 09:49:26 -0500 If you've pounded the pavement looking for a clean used Mercedes you can really appreciate the virtues of ebay, particular when the seemingly PERFECT car comes along and you can relax and gaze longingly at those beautiful photos. WIth ebay's far-flung reach, bids from a potentially global array of potential buyers serve as a better ratification of market value than can be realized by conventional car selling methodologies (newspaper and supermarket ads). On 12/22/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John asked Why are people paying these crazy sums? A) eBay is a sellers market B) as the years tick on, these are getting rarer to find (supply and demand) C) we love these diesels D) longevity is so rare in our society E) maybe compared to todays new disposable rock climbers even at $7K with 65K miles on it it is no such a bad deal . Hey if you make it a daily driver put 300K on her, not a bad price to pay for a ride. Heck you can work/maintain on alot of it yourself... Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 7:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver It is such a pretty car- I don't think I'd spend 7k for it. Where do we guess it will end? I saw a 300SD online for 17k or something like that. Why are people paying these crazy sums? I should put up my 300D 2.5 74k miles on Ebay, ask $15k for it. Retire early. John Peterson Kingston RI 1991 300D 2.5 74k - Original Message - From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver andrew may have said Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality strikes me as a bit of hyperbole... After all, it's only an entry level car for that year and probably listed for about $5 grand I am a 123 chassis sort of diesel guy, but that era low fin body style and simple 4 banger appeals to me for some reason. Regards Tom Scordato From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality strikes me as a bit of hyperbole... After all, it's only an entry level car for that year and probably listed for about $5 grand. On 12/22/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-200D-diesel-66K-miles-Like-new-True-Survivor_W0QQitemZ4598627758QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA ___ 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:
[MBZ] W140 transmission no 3rd.
1994 S350. My wife runs errands yesterday am without issue. I take it out yesterday pm and it won't shift into 3rd. Just tried it again. Same symptom. Reverse works fine. Neutral is where it should be. Shift lever feels the same. It goes into 2nd at 2400rpm and 15mph. I take it to 3000rpm at 35mph and no shift into 3rd. 3500rpm and still no shift. No noises, no vibration. Fluid level okay. According to my notes, it's a 140.134 chassis, 603.971 engine, with a 722.367 transmission. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks -Dave Walton 94 S350, 99 E300
Re: [MBZ] this guy still hasnt learned
Right! I really have a hard time with the repeated letters - it feels like I've pushed the key twice, but there's only one on the screen. Got to start reading what I type before hitting send On 12/23/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 08:08:35 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All present and acounted for --- Actually, that should be, All present or accounted for ... -- 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] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay
Good point. I also noticed that one of the chrome C-shaped door edge covers was oversprayed in red! How that happened ishard to imagine, in such an otherwise perfect car... I guess that door was resprayed with inadequate masking so the paint leaked in... It would be easy to correct so I wonder why they didn't bother... On 12/23/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: dave walton wrote: Is the chrome trim around the wheels wells from the factory? No, it's the quickest/cheapest way to repair wheel arch rust. ___ 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] GREEN BABY, YEA
Like my SLC, there is no datacard for your car in the EPC version I have - 10.6.21 - 8/2002. The SLC was originaly the same color as yours, but was re-painted a metallic bronze. No, I never found that out. But it's 107.044-12-030547 if anybody knows how to look it up. -- Jim -- 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] W140 transmission no 3rd.
Stuck kick-down button? - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 12:03 PM Subject: [MBZ] W140 transmission no 3rd. 1994 S350. My wife runs errands yesterday am without issue. I take it out yesterday pm and it won't shift into 3rd. Just tried it again. Same symptom. Reverse works fine. Neutral is where it should be. Shift lever feels the same. It goes into 2nd at 2400rpm and 15mph. I take it to 3000rpm at 35mph and no shift into 3rd. 3500rpm and still no shift. No noises, no vibration. Fluid level okay. According to my notes, it's a 140.134 chassis, 603.971 engine, with a 722.367 transmission. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks -Dave Walton 94 S350, 99 E300 ___ 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] nice SDL
Yeah, that's where I've seen them before, on a CLK. Now I remember. On 12/23/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe those are forged aluminum wheels, 16 x 7.0 or 7.5, used on the original CLK (C208 chassis). I'm not too crazy about how they look on any car, but I hear they are very light weight, more than most Mercedes wheels. Definitely NOT a proper fitment for any S or SL class - the offset is all wrong. =:-o -dm -- Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 21:27:24 -0800 From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] nice SDL Interesting wheels. I think I've seen that design on a W202 or maybe a W210, but not on any S-class. I hope he didn't use spacers to get them to fit. On 12/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-05755038677111853_W0QQitemZ4599349997QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver
Andrew writes: It's interesting how the prices of pristine unrestored models uncannily reflect the cost of purchasing and then restoring a less than perfect example of the same car. My sense is that restoration costs have inflated way faster than general inflation, which acts to suppress the market value of tired/rusty/oogy 111 coupes,108 sedans, and soon to be classic 123 diesels. Restoring a car is usally a labor of love, not an investment. I fell in love with a '62 Volvo P1800, one of the early ones with the bull horn bumpers, made in England by Jensen. I had owned two of the later coupes (one being my first car, a red '66 coupe) and a sportswagon, and really wanted another. It was a solid $500 southern car -- most of the pieces were there. When I sat down and figured out that to properly restore it would take me a year + and $20K, I bailed. If I wanted a *nice* late model driver in pristine condition, I could have had my choice of a number in the $6-8K range. And I was not looking for a trailer queen. I ended up not buying that car, and in fact not buying *any* car. Lee '93 300D 2.5 180K
Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver
But then you'd have to walk because you won't be able to find a decent car. You won't like that. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Peterson Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 4:06 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver It is such a pretty car- I don't think I'd spend 7k for it. Where do we guess it will end? I saw a 300SD online for 17k or something like that. Why are people paying these crazy sums? I should put up my 300D 2.5 74k miles on Ebay, ask $15k for it. Retire early. John Peterson Kingston RI 1991 300D 2.5 74k
Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right
Supposed to be +1 here tomorrow (that is C not F). Wet and slippery. Lots of accidents as people are not smart enough to slow down. ABS and Airbags are supposed to save them so they don't have to drive smart. Costly however. Last year it was about -25 to -30 if I recall correctly. I'll take the warmer weather thank you. Randy in Winnipeg (Manitoba - Canada - about 140 miles North of Grand Forks ND) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 5:29 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right It was so hot in Iowa today (mid 40s) that I washed the car at the local Spray-It-Down and drove around town with no coat, window rolled down. Almost took the motorcycle out, but some ice on the roads was still in the process of melting. On 12/23/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is supposed to be 81 degrees here on Christmas Day. That is not right. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K 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 -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ 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] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay
The right side, rear door and rear quarterpanel was damaged and repaired by a poor bodyshop. On 12/23/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good point. I also noticed that one of the chrome C-shaped door edge covers was oversprayed in red! How that happened ishard to imagine, in such an otherwise perfect car... I guess that door was resprayed with inadequate masking so the paint leaked in... It would be easy to correct so I wonder why they didn't bother... -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay
Would it be correct for those of us who see these things send the questions to the knucks who have these things for auction so bidders with not so sharp an eye will be made aware? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K (good ebay find several years ago) Litchfield Park, Az - Original Message - From: Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay The right side, rear door and rear quarterpanel was damaged and repaired by a poor bodyshop. On 12/23/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good point. I also noticed that one of the chrome C-shaped door edge covers was oversprayed in red! How that happened ishard to imagine, in such an otherwise perfect car... I guess that door was resprayed with inadequate masking so the paint leaked in... It would be easy to correct so I wonder why they didn't bother... -- 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
[MBZ] Re 81 300td crank pulley fan clutch repair
You might want to check this out. http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?t=22647highlight=harmonic Regards Steve 85 Euro 240D, 5 spd manual, 110K 79 240D, 5 spd manual, 20K on eng rebuild 82 TD project wagon 64 VW Bug 65 D15, AC tractor Folks, I have a friend here in Athens, GA who made a cheap purchase of a Missouri 81 300td with a cracked fallen off crank pulley. He found a pulley and we need to get new dowel pins. Is there a special MB tool (or home method) of holding the harmonic balancer when putting the 200 ft lbs or so of torque on the big nut? We're also needing a colling fan viscous clutch ...anyone got a used one? email me directly, please. This is his christmas present!! Happy Holidays to you all. thanks rick hawkins www.javacycles.com www.javaphoto.com
Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay
Bob Rentfro wrote: Would it be correct for those of us who see these things send the questions to the knucks who have these things for auction so bidders with not so sharp an eye will be made aware? The questions only display to the public after the seller chooses to answer them through the auction page.
Re: [MBZ] W140 transmission no 3rd.
dave walton wrote: 1994 S350. My wife runs errands yesterday am without issue. I take it out yesterday pm and it won't shift into 3rd. Just tried it again. Same symptom. Reverse works fine. Neutral is where it should be. Shift lever feels the same. It goes into 2nd at 2400rpm and 15mph. I take it to 3000rpm at 35mph and no shift into 3rd. 3500rpm and still no shift. No noises, no vibration. Fluid level okay. According to my notes, it's a 140.134 chassis, 603.971 engine, with a 722.367 transmission. A stuck kick down button can do that. Then it will shift when the engine speed approaches the redline. If it's not the kickdown switch or the cable linkage, then it starts to get expensive. 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] Looks to be a fine daily driver
On 12/23/05, Lee Levitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ended up not buying that car, and in fact not buying *any* car. Lee '93 300D 2.5 180K But ... you own a 93 300D *scratches head* Thought you meant you decided to just buy a bicycle. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right
Hit 40 when I left for lunch, down to 38 now. We had 6 of snow on the ground before we got hit with a freezing rain/snow mix last week that left everything a frozen mess, and it hasn't been above mid-20s since. My driveway is like a skating ring and the snow banks are hard as rocks. Great time to get the snowmobiles out though. Dave W in Upstate NY - Original Message - From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right Supposed to be +1 here tomorrow (that is C not F). Wet and slippery. Lots of accidents as people are not smart enough to slow down. ABS and Airbags are supposed to save them so they don't have to drive smart. Costly however. Last year it was about -25 to -30 if I recall correctly. I'll take the warmer weather thank you. Randy in Winnipeg (Manitoba - Canada - about 140 miles North of Grand Forks ND) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 5:29 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right It was so hot in Iowa today (mid 40s) that I washed the car at the local Spray-It-Down and drove around town with no coat, window rolled down. Almost took the motorcycle out, but some ice on the roads was still in the process of melting. On 12/23/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is supposed to be 81 degrees here on Christmas Day. That is not right. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K 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 -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ 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] W140 transmission no 3rd.
the codes for the transmission can be pulled on that car. otherwise start with the basics, trans filter and mobil 1 synthetic trans fluid, seems to cure a lot of issues. if dave is in the area I can pull the codes for him as long as he has the 38pin connector. the dudes stuck ya gotta help him. dave email me offlist and I'll give you the cell number, going to run out this afternoon to pickup some coral frags for the reef tank with the wife in the rental from the insurance company, a dodge stratos, blechhh! James Zavesky 1991 500SL 1992 600SEL 1995 E320 - Original Message - From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 1:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W140 transmission no 3rd. dave walton wrote: 1994 S350. My wife runs errands yesterday am without issue. I take it out yesterday pm and it won't shift into 3rd. Just tried it again. Same symptom. Reverse works fine. Neutral is where it should be. Shift lever feels the same. It goes into 2nd at 2400rpm and 15mph. I take it to 3000rpm at 35mph and no shift into 3rd. 3500rpm and still no shift. No noises, no vibration. Fluid level okay. According to my notes, it's a 140.134 chassis, 603.971 engine, with a 722.367 transmission. A stuck kick down button can do that. Then it will shift when the engine speed approaches the redline. If it's not the kickdown switch or the cable linkage, then it starts to get expensive. 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
[MBZ] Mercedes 1982 300TD Wagon
Mercedes 1982 300TD Wagon I have one key for this car and it does not lock the rear hatch. Was there more than one key required for this car? Or does it just need a lotta wiggling and wd40? Is there something else I could use to loosen it up? Thanks, Mikeesh 1973 220D 1981 300SD 1982 300TD Wagon
Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver
Ed writes: On 12/23/05, Lee Levitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ended up not buying that car, and in fact not buying *any* car. Lee '93 300D 2.5 180K But ... you own a 93 300D *scratches head* Thought you meant you decided to just buy a bicycle. I decided not to buy any car at that time. I already had a car. I probably did buy a bicycle, though. In fact, that's a pretty good bet, since I'm surrounded by them :) Lee '93 300D 2.5 180K '01 Colnago C40 '99 Colnago Crystal (currently my son's bike) '02 Hot Tubes 'Cross bike '94 Cannondale T1000 Touring bike '89 Colnago Spiral Conic SLX '80 Condor Cycles '87 Wicked Fat Chance '85 Miyata 912 '85 Cinelli Super Corsa '85 Colnago Super 91 '85 Fat Chance Custom (and these are the bikes that *I* ride!)
Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver
I purchased a 280SE 3.5 coupe that the seller emphatically admonished me NOT to restore because it was a daily driver that had been modified over the years I undertook a restoration anyway that took about 7 years and plenty o' cash. In the end, I have a wonderful driving car that is not so perfect that it stays in the garage, but still looks fabulous, and because prices for this model have been trending up on ebay, I might even be able to get back what I put into it if and when I decide to sell. On 12/23/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew noted: It's interesting how the prices of pristine unrestored models uncannily reflect the cost of purchasing and then restoring a less than perfect example of the same car. My sense is that restoration costs have inflated way faster than general inflation, which acts to suppress the market value of tired/rusty/oogy 111 coupes,108 sedans, and soon to be classic 123 diesels. Very ture...but there is always that age old discussion between restoring a car and making it a daily driver. To me, at least restore means fis it up to show it/drive it occasionally...maybe a 1957 300SL for example. Daily driver...well that's obvious...maybe a 1983 240D for example. Even thought the same exact work was done on both vehicles, one was restore and one was made into a daily driver. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K (never restored daily driver) 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] W140 transmission no 3rd.
It also could be the control pressure cable thatcontrols the vacuum box it attaches too on the side of the transmission or the vacuum control valve on the drivers side. The cable casing tends to break and changes the shift point. PITA to change in your driveway. Jim - Original Message - From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 1:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W140 transmission no 3rd. dave walton wrote: 1994 S350. My wife runs errands yesterday am without issue. I take it out yesterday pm and it won't shift into 3rd. Just tried it again. Same symptom. Reverse works fine. Neutral is where it should be. Shift lever feels the same. It goes into 2nd at 2400rpm and 15mph. I take it to 3000rpm at 35mph and no shift into 3rd. 3500rpm and still no shift. No noises, no vibration. Fluid level okay. According to my notes, it's a 140.134 chassis, 603.971 engine, with a 722.367 transmission. A stuck kick down button can do that. Then it will shift when the engine speed approaches the redline. If it's not the kickdown switch or the cable linkage, then it starts to get expensive. 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] Mercedes 1982 300TD Wagon
How long have you owned the car? It could have been buggered by a PO. I had a problem with my rear hatch jammed shut, and in opening it the tech did something to the locking mechanism that disabled key access to the hatch! The lock moves with central vacuum but the manual lock will forever be inoperative. On 12/23/05, MICHAEL ESH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mercedes 1982 300TD Wagon I have one key for this car and it does not lock the rear hatch. Was there more than one key required for this car? Or does it just need a lotta wiggling and wd40? Is there something else I could use to loosen it up? Thanks, Mikeesh 1973 220D 1981 300SD 1982 300TD Wagon ___ 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
