Re: [MBZ] photos of the new E-Class
Maybe it is a official leak to test the market, manufacturers will sometimes do that if they are not sure if their styling is heading in the right direction. That way they can just say the fugly car was a work in progress. Hendrik who looked at an 220E today, nice outside color but the inside was a dark brown/cholcolate Peter Frederick wrote: And baboon backside ugly, too, so far as I'm concerned. Bad visibility, too. What was Benz thinking, they had to look like a Kia? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
Yup. Lemon juice. Boil it in the microwave, do it a few times to get all the smoke out, and this is after you clean the inside as good as possible. Saved mom's microwave after a wasted brother put some taquitos on a little too long ;) On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 08:31:09PM -0700, Craig McCluskey wrote: > Shirley burned some food in our microwave oven yesterday (smoke and all) > and has tried to get the smell out of the oven. I even took the top cover > off so it would be easier to get at things. > > Anyone have any suggestions on how to get the smell out? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Compression measurement
The check valve is at the gauge end! This is riduculous as you say. Chinese piece of crap that I paid a lot of money for. PEter 2008/12/11 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I did some calculations and the volume of the pipe leading up to >> the gauge is about 13.8 cm3! >> > > So what? That's why there is a check valve in the part that screws > into the head. If there isn't, the gauge is of course a POS, as > you've calculated. But even my $18 Harbor Freight diesel compression > set has the check valves in the right places. > > -- Jim > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Yea, Im quite sure I could turn a profit on that 140, even if it did just get parted out, which I dont think would be the case. I think Im going to go ahead with that deal anyway. Jim Cathey wrote: yea, thats true. Crap, I dont know. I hate to let lose of any money right now, but on the other hand, I did make a deal with the guy and he pulled it off CL for me, hate to screw him. Is the car likely to turn a profit? Then maybe it's a good thing to pursue anyway. Maybe you can go around ahead of the sales manager and tell them you will contract to do the work for what they were paying AT. Go freelance. Very much worth doing, but be careful about it. While you're actually employed, merely tell the guys to call you at home if they feel like it, after they next meet with X. "Let me give you my number. Why? No particular reason. " Even on their way down, if they feel like taking you on for peeing in their pool too it could get a bit ugly. But the contacts you have in the business you're in are the most immediately valuable asset you take with you, if there's any way to continue the service that they have already decided they want. A decent defense ought to be: "If it was so valuable, why was I (and that business) let go?" Done right, I don't think you'd need a defense. I don't recommend my local friends go to a 4-year university for computer stuff if they aren't already total geeks; A college/university is not a trade school. If you need _training_, go elsewhere. If you want an _education_, that is, training in how to think, reason, research, etc., take on a college degree at a good facility. If you want to learn how to change fans, RAM, and power supplies, find a tech school. Colleges are good for scientists and engineers. Technicians are better served elsewhere. (All three are necessary for a big creative technical company to be successful. At my best job, my favorite tech and I were nigh unstoppable. We weren't big/creative enough to need scientists. IBM needs scientists, Dell probably does not, but may have slots for engineers. The corner computer store needs techs at most. The big-box store doesn't even need those.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.15/1839 - Release Date: 12/9/2008 9:59 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
Try tomato juice or sauce. A friend got a skunk mad at him in his carport utility room. The skunk won then left, he/she also marked the room. One or the other above items was the only thing that got the smell down to livable conditions. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Life skills
Wanna come to Iowa and teach me to weld? Ha! Anybody who learns to weld from me deserves what he gets... That is one skill I seem to have missed along the road of life. Me too. So I bought a welder and a rusty $100 car. Four years later, I'm still driving that car. It still needs a bunch of welding, too! Never ends, on something like that. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
On Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:06:12 -0600 "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You are a scientist. You have two data points. Construct a theory, if > not a law. What's the theory, that I buy a new microwave every year? (And it wasn't the $25 variety ...) > Besides, it is approaching Christmas gift giving time and I know the > perfect present for Ms. Claus. Good suggestion. I'm already getting her a new electric oven because the thermostat on our 20 year old one has gotten VERY wierd. What's a second new microwave in a year? Do I sound a little frustrated? :-) Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Overnight on a floe
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
On Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:19:50 -0600 "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yup - and second best gift would be a new vacuum cleaner And watch out for the dog house, even if it does have dual bags. Oh, wait, didn't we just do that ... Craig > On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 10:06 PM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > You are a scientist. You have two data points. Construct a theory, if > > not a law. Besides, it is approaching Christmas gift giving time and I > > know the perfect present for Ms. Claus. > > > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > "There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and > mountaineering; all the rest are merely games." - Ernest Hemingway > '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent > van-go) > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com --- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984 617.912 engine, 4-speed) 250 kmi 1994 E420 117 kmi Past: 1964 190Dc 1972 220D/8 1972 220/8 1987 190E/2.3 /"\ \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN "Friends don't send friends X AGAINST HTML MAIL HTML email." / \ AND POSTINGS http://www.fred.net/tds/longrange.html http://pruffle.mit.edu/~ccarter/I_do_not_use_microsoft.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
Yup - and second best gift would be a new vacuum cleaner On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 10:06 PM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You are a scientist. You have two data points. Construct a theory, if not a > law. Besides, it is approaching Christmas gift giving time and I know the > perfect present for Ms. Claus. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games." - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More Craigslist beauties
Steal that car, Curt! On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 9:35 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Curt, > He has had this on CL for awhile-I em'ed him-I think he has come down > already. Probably motivated to sell now. Looks nice if you could get it > for > under 2k. > Dwight > > Dwight E. Giles, Jr. > 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. > 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). > 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. > Wickford, RI-Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Curt Raymond > Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 8:58 PM > To: Diesel List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] More Craigslist beauties > > So they aren't just carbed disasters? I'm thinking that guy might take > quite > a bit less than $2k... > > -Curt > > Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:10:58 -0500 > From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] More Craigslist beauties > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Message-ID: > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > I bet the 280 cruise control doesn't work! > > Seriously, those are nice cars! Same as Randy's incomparable W115 > mittlerot > 300D, but quieter... > > > > On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 3:32 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > Do a search on your local Craig's for "classic" the results can make you > > laugh. Heres some of the better cars I found. > > > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/952093069.html - Cheap SL > > > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/952273423.html - Cheap old Bimmer > > > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/929231735.html - 280 - Wish I could > > find one of these with an injected engine. This is one of those cars that > > has the hard to synch carbs right? > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] The joys of an Italian Tuneup
The zany place I work for called me Monday and told me they needed me in Louisville in the middle of the night to plate coliform samples from this big stormwater event they do a couple times a year. On Wednesday at 2am, no less. I'd been wanting to take a highway trip to see if I could get rid of the nasty injector knock on #6 that I have since I replaced the injection line over Thanksgiving -- the car is starting to smell better (that is, it doesn't reed of diesel fuel anymore) -- and I don't really want to have to replace an injector. I was afraid some of the metal shavings might have gotten into the plunger and stuck it. So I take off at about 11 pm my time, stopped for fuel, and drove off into the rain and fog. About 70 miles into the trip, just after I passed the interchange for Leavenworth, IN, my cell phone rings -- they don't have as many samples as they thought they would and don't need me! Been nice if they'd called a few minutes later, as I had to drive almost 15 more miles to the next interchange, but better than 45 more to Louisville, and then through town down to the south side to find out I wasn't needed. For some reason the car kept going faster on the westbound half of the trip, into the wind this time. Lots more power, less foot movement to keep speed, and I kept zooming up to 75 or so on the downgrades. Still raining and foggy, though, but no traffic to speak of. When I got off the interstate and made the first stop, total silence! Narry a clatter or clank to it, nice and smooth and quiet. Still rattles a bit in the morning cold, but none of that "whack, whack, whack" of a stuck injector. Lots less smoke, too -- I can hardly see any in the rear view mirror even at night, and it has lots more punch. Now if it just settled the rings down and cured that blowby I don't like. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
Wanna come to Iowa and teach me to weld? That is one skill I seem to have missed along the road of life. Was about to take a Community College class in same, and then they discontinued it. I promise to remove my contact and wear glasses! On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 9:51 PM, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 3. New microwave (hey, they are like $25 now, aren't they?) >>> >> Keep the old one around for ad-hoc car repairs, or send it to Jim. >> > > If you use tin snips to remove flat pieces of metal before > welding them onto the car you will better maintain the > aerodynamics of the car. At least cut the cord off so it > doesn't drag on the ground reducing your mileage and > acceleration. > > -- Jim > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze -- idea and encouragement
Correction ... WERE. On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 10:03 PM, Rich Thomas < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The real smart guys are working on Wall St and in WashingtonDC > > --R > > > Wilton Strickland wrote: > >> 'Zackly. But only HALF-smart? ;<))) >> >> Wilton >> >> - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" < >> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:07 PM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze -- idea and encouragement >> >> >> >> >>> You have good computer skills already (you seem to do OK with this list, >>> keeping it going), and you have picked up whatever business it was you got >>> whacked from, and they are bailing out from customers who apparently wanted >>> the service -- just do it yourself and get those guys as customers. Your >>> company has left a great gaping hole for you to walk right into. Talk to >>> them about being a contractor or consultant or something where they don't >>> have to carry you as an employee, but would pay you for whatever it is you >>> would do on some basis as a freelancer. Keep using their service (which I >>> presume has some brand awareness?) but do it on a commission or some other >>> basis. >>> >>> You know the business, you know computer stuff, you are a hard working >>> half-smart guy (which puts you ahead of about 90% of the rest of the >>> population) -- just run with it. >>> >>> --R >>> >>> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >>> >>> seems our company has been making all the wrong decisions as of late. We me for instance, I produce revenue, and if they would work it right, could produce alot more revenue. Its just stupid. >>> ___ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >>> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
You are a scientist. You have two data points. Construct a theory, if not a law. Besides, it is approaching Christmas gift giving time and I know the perfect present for Ms. Claus. On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 9:55 PM, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > We've already been this route once before. This is the second microwave to > which it's happened. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze -- idea and encouragement
The real smart guys are working on Wall St and in WashingtonDC --R Wilton Strickland wrote: 'Zackly. But only HALF-smart? ;<))) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze -- idea and encouragement You have good computer skills already (you seem to do OK with this list, keeping it going), and you have picked up whatever business it was you got whacked from, and they are bailing out from customers who apparently wanted the service -- just do it yourself and get those guys as customers. Your company has left a great gaping hole for you to walk right into. Talk to them about being a contractor or consultant or something where they don't have to carry you as an employee, but would pay you for whatever it is you would do on some basis as a freelancer. Keep using their service (which I presume has some brand awareness?) but do it on a commission or some other basis. You know the business, you know computer stuff, you are a hard working half-smart guy (which puts you ahead of about 90% of the rest of the population) -- just run with it. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: seems our company has been making all the wrong decisions as of late. We me for instance, I produce revenue, and if they would work it right, could produce alot more revenue. Its just stupid. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
The real money these days is in the trades, such as being a plumber. You are never downsized when it comes to clogged toilets or slow drains. These skills are recession proof. Even in the midst of an severe economic depression, each citizen still has to poop each morning and would like to flush afterwards. A man will go a month in arrears on his mortgage if the toilet won't flush and he has to decide between the plumber or the mortgage. My two university degrees are worth little more than the paper they are printed on when it comes to finding a job, except to say that my current job required a four year degree to even get to the interview process. [Sad, given that our daughter is just now finishing up her four year degree @ $35K a year.] On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 9:42 PM, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A college/university is not a trade school. If you need _training_, > go elsewhere. If you want an _education_, that is, training in how > to think, reason, research, etc., take on a college degree at a good > facility. If you want to learn how to change fans, RAM, and power > supplies, find a tech school. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
On Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:40:56 -0600 "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 1. Lots of baking soda > > 2. Fabreze > > 3. New microwave (hey, they are like $25 now, aren't they?) We've already been this route once before. This is the second microwave to which it's happened. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
3. New microwave (hey, they are like $25 now, aren't they?) Keep the old one around for ad-hoc car repairs, or send it to Jim. If you use tin snips to remove flat pieces of metal before welding them onto the car you will better maintain the aerodynamics of the car. At least cut the cord off so it doesn't drag on the ground reducing your mileage and acceleration. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
Anyone have any suggestions on how to get the smell out? Friend burned up one of those wheat neck pillows. (Bounce on the 0 key, didn't notice it still running 20 minutes later when the smoke started coming out of the kitchen.) Got rid of the oven. No doubt you could do it, but it might need to be opened up and have all its interior crevices scrubbed with soda. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
"Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > 3. New microwave (hey, they are like $25 now, aren't they?) Keep the old one around for ad-hoc car repairs, or send it to Jim. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Compression measurement
I did some calculations and the volume of the pipe leading up to the gauge is about 13.8 cm3! So what? That's why there is a check valve in the part that screws into the head. If there isn't, the gauge is of course a POS, as you've calculated. But even my $18 Harbor Freight diesel compression set has the check valves in the right places. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] VIN check please
Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Those Rangers are so awful that one can sit on the lot for 13 months > without anybody even wanting a test drive. I test drove a Ranger before I bought my Nissan, and I actually liked the Ranger better in many ways but the Nissan had the King Cab that I really wanted and it was 4wd and the Ranger was not. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
yea, thats true. Crap, I dont know. I hate to let lose of any money right now, but on the other hand, I did make a deal with the guy and he pulled it off CL for me, hate to screw him. Is the car likely to turn a profit? Then maybe it's a good thing to pursue anyway. Maybe you can go around ahead of the sales manager and tell them you will contract to do the work for what they were paying AT. Go freelance. Very much worth doing, but be careful about it. While you're actually employed, merely tell the guys to call you at home if they feel like it, after they next meet with X. "Let me give you my number. Why? No particular reason. " Even on their way down, if they feel like taking you on for peeing in their pool too it could get a bit ugly. But the contacts you have in the business you're in are the most immediately valuable asset you take with you, if there's any way to continue the service that they have already decided they want. A decent defense ought to be: "If it was so valuable, why was I (and that business) let go?" Done right, I don't think you'd need a defense. I don't recommend my local friends go to a 4-year university for computer stuff if they aren't already total geeks; A college/university is not a trade school. If you need _training_, go elsewhere. If you want an _education_, that is, training in how to think, reason, research, etc., take on a college degree at a good facility. If you want to learn how to change fans, RAM, and power supplies, find a tech school. Colleges are good for scientists and engineers. Technicians are better served elsewhere. (All three are necessary for a big creative technical company to be successful. At my best job, my favorite tech and I were nigh unstoppable. We weren't big/creative enough to need scientists. IBM needs scientists, Dell probably does not, but may have slots for engineers. The corner computer store needs techs at most. The big-box store doesn't even need those.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
1. Lots of baking soda 2. Fabreze 3. New microwave (hey, they are like $25 now, aren't they?) On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 9:31 PM, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Shirley burned some food in our microwave oven yesterday (smoke and all) > and has tried to get the smell out of the oven. I even took the top cover > off so it would be easier to get at things. > > Anyone have any suggestions on how to get the smell out? > > Thanks, > > > Craig > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
Shirley burned some food in our microwave oven yesterday (smoke and all) and has tried to get the smell out of the oven. I even took the top cover off so it would be easier to get at things. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get the smell out? Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
On Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:46:18 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Got whacked today at work. I'm sorry to hear that, Kaleb. I've been there before, too. Shirley and I will be praying for y'all. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] VIN check please
Curt Raymond wrote: Yeah, working through the insurance paperwork I noticed the VIN. Shoulda checked before I bought it but... Alex got me an Autocheck report (thanks!) which basically shows it was first titled in January '04 with 8 miles which seems odd. Those Rangers are so awful that one can sit on the lot for 13 months without anybody even wanting a test drive. Either that, or somebody plugged it into the computer terminal and reprogrammed the odometer after it was used for a demo for several months. ;-) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Coolant Leak/Vacuum in Radiator
Look for a leaking hose somewhere -- coolant will go out when hot, but when the engine stops, the pressure drop as it cools will pull the hose down onto the nipple and seal it off. And maker sure its vacuum! Squeeze the radiator hose when it's cold -- if it's hard, you have a leaking head gasket or cracks somewhere! Vacuum in the cooling system can be a defective radiator cap, too -- can cause the upper radiator hose to be pulled flat cold. Peter On Dec 10, 2008, at 7:28 PM, OK Don wrote: Result of coolant expansion when hot (overflowing), but no vent action in the cap, so lower pressure once it cools? On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 3:18 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Loren, I am curious-does this explain the vacuum in the radiator or is that normal on these? If the water runs out, air has to get in or there will be suction. Maybe the vent in the radiator cap is clogged? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games." - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] photos of the new E-Class
And baboon backside ugly, too, so far as I'm concerned. Bad visibility, too. What was Benz thinking, they had to look like a Kia? Peter On Dec 10, 2008, at 7:07 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=137466? tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*#2 Generic. Looks like anything else coming out of Toyota, Honda, Lexus, etc. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] VIN check please
Thanks Kaleb! Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:34:02 -0600 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] VIN check please To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed AutoCheck user log out: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] VIN check please
Yeah, working through the insurance paperwork I noticed the VIN. Shoulda checked before I bought it but... Alex got me an Autocheck report (thanks!) which basically shows it was first titled in January '04 with 8 miles which seems odd. The only other entry is from delivery to the dealer in December '02... -Curt Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:06:17 -0500 From: "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] VIN check please To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" "This the one you just bought? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:37 PM Subject: [MBZ] VIN check please > 1FTZR45EX3PA68911 > > Just out of curiosity. Should be (dammed well better be) an '03 Ford Ranger. > > -Curt > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] photos of the new E-Class
> > Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > > http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=137466?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*#2 > > Generic. Looks like anything else coming out of Toyota, Honda, Lexus, > etc. > > Allan > -- > 1983 300D Allan- Somewhere there's a Sonata missing it tail lights... Tony Wirtel '92 300e ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More Craigslist beauties
Curt, He has had this on CL for awhile-I em'ed him-I think he has come down already. Probably motivated to sell now. Looks nice if you could get it for under 2k. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 8:58 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] More Craigslist beauties So they aren't just carbed disasters? I'm thinking that guy might take quite a bit less than $2k... -Curt Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:10:58 -0500 From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] More Craigslist beauties To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I bet the 280 cruise control doesn't work! Seriously, those are nice cars! Same as Randy's incomparable W115 mittlerot 300D, but quieter... On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 3:32 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Do a search on your local Craig's for "classic" the results can make you > laugh. Heres some of the better cars I found. > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/952093069.html - Cheap SL > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/952273423.html - Cheap old Bimmer > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/929231735.html - 280 - Wish I could > find one of these with an injected engine. This is one of those cars that > has the hard to synch carbs right? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] VIN check please
Just like a friend's 2001 F250, 13 months old when he bought it new. The F250 had more than 8 miles on it though. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
he's scared of black women who have been sexually harrassed. On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 3:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > hahahahahahahahahahaha > > Bill R wrote: > >> Losing the job is not at all a good thing, though your assessment is >> probably correct and it could well be better to get out now rather than >> later. >> I think you should probably hook up with Donald on that idea of being >> prevented from practicing your religion. After all, they are depriving you >> of income, and it takes a lot of money to support your devotion to the >> buying of ancient, decrepit and otherwise 'given up on' MB's, and even >> raising them from the dead [with laying on of hands, no less]. A good >> attorney could no doubt get that classified as your religion, and no doubt >> Regina could give many stories that testify to that personal commitment to >> it. You could easily demonstrate more devotion to that faith than many >> who >> sit in a pew could demonstrate their practice of faith. You will need to >> make sure you have some sort of ceremony each time you buy, sell, or >> dispose >> of cars no, wait, the government takes care of that already! I'm >> sure >> you have a box of MB keys around somewhere to give/sell as talismans to >> those of us who are also adherents. I think you are golden, there Kaleb. >> You will need to work out a percentage scale with Donald, though, and the >> rest of us will expect a good supply of low priced parts for our expert >> testimony and admission to being converted to a similar faith. Make sure >> you burn your hard drive after you read this so there is no trace of this >> as >> a made up religion, though ... >> BillR >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> ] >> On Behalf Of Donald Snook >> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:28 PM >> To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on >> >> Kaleb wrote: "Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left >> there, could have been worse. Will get a severance package after that, >> but >> the buying freeze is now back on. As much as I would love to, I guess Im >> not going to go after that 140 with the broken valve cover etc like I >> planned." >> >> Sorry to hear that Kaleb. I hope you find something soon. Too bad you >> are >> not black, or a woman or were sexually harassed. If you were I could >> represent you and we could sue their pants off. >> >> We've never met in person so I am assuming You're not a black woman who >> was >> sexually harassed and prevented from exercising your religion. >> >> >> Donald H. Snook >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: >> 270.9.15/1839 - Release Date: 12/9/2008 9:59 AM >> >> > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, > 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, > http://www.okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Kaleb, I sell stuff on CL all the time, fully 10% of my sales meetings are missed by the buyer. Half of those I never hear from the guy again. No good seller will be a jerk that you lost your job and want to hang on to your cash, and you don't want to deal with a bad seller anyway. He might even hire you to get it running, and/or part it on commission. Might be worth suggesting in fact, give him your number and let him mull it over; if someone had offered to part - or fix on spec based on the future sale - my Volvo for 20% I'd have been all over it, 50% I'd have thought pretty hard. Contrary to the others on the list, I was glad I cashed out my 401(k) when I lost my job in early '06. It wasn't a lot but the 80% kept the mortgage and important bills current, so when I got a real job we weren't too far in the hole; when I paid the penalty and taxes it was 12 months later and by that time I had income. Of course the market was pretty good at the time and we didn't mind being out for a few years (not bad speculation in retrospect), so the calculation was different. Does OK have state technical schools? That might be a fast way to a mechanic or paralegal or nursing certificate or something. My wife's been going to one here and I've been pleasantly surprised at the quality of the program. I don't recommend my local friends go to a 4-year university for computer stuff if they aren't already total geeks; the market (here in NC at least) is not good enough to make it worth the investment of time unless they just really would do it anyway and can afford being out of work for 5-6 years, in which case I say carpe diem. :) There are lots of other degrees/jobs in which there isn't so much labor competition; many of the restaurant owners, general contractors, and mechanics around here used to work at pre-2000 Nortel/Cisco/Lucent/IBM/etc. I've recently been solicited for two jobs with investment firms (a dramatic industry change) too, so look there; they must be seriously shorthanded as I'm not at all looking. OTOH like others have said if you can keep doing what you're doing on a 1099 from local dealers, go for that. You can go to school on the side if you want to get something else on the resume. (After all someone has to take stock photos, having all the autos in one lot is so 20th century. Bet you could spin the model to cars.com :) Sorry to hear, though. It's tough to be on the receiving end of a layoff. Hope it goes well for you between now and then. Best, -Tim -Original Message- From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, Dec 10, 2008 1:08 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List yea, thats true. Crap, I dont know. I hate to let lose of any money >right now, but on the other hand, I did make a deal with the guy and he >pulled it off CL for me, hate to screw him. > >Mitch Haley wrote: > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >> Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there, could >> have been worse. Will get a severance package after that, but the >> buying freeze is now back on. As much as I would love to, I guess Im >> not going to go after that 140 with the broken valve cover etc like I >> planned. > > But you've got time to fix it now... > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.15/1839 - Release Date: 12/9/2008 > 9:59 AM > > >-- >Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, > 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, >http://www.okiebenz.com > >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More Craigslist beauties
So they aren't just carbed disasters? I'm thinking that guy might take quite a bit less than $2k... -Curt Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:10:58 -0500 From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] More Craigslist beauties To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I bet the 280 cruise control doesn't work! Seriously, those are nice cars! Same as Randy's incomparable W115 mittlerot 300D, but quieter... On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 3:32 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Do a search on your local Craig's for "classic" the results can make you > laugh. Heres some of the better cars I found. > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/952093069.html - Cheap SL > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/952273423.html - Cheap old Bimmer > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/929231735.html - 280 - Wish I could > find one of these with an injected engine. This is one of those cars that > has the hard to synch carbs right? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
SO, what other avenues are there to sell cars on-line? Use another service. Find a way to manage their on-line sales for them. Perhaps Wonko will host a shopping cart site on hie laptop for you to sell from -- On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 7:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here is the deal. Autotrader.com bought another company called carspot.com > end of last year. Carspot does the inventory collection competing with > another company called Dealer Specialties (which used to be owned by trader > publishing but split off when our company split a couple of years ago. > Apparently the story I get is that this Carspot company is not doing so > well, so it sounds like autotrader.com is getting rid of it, shutting it > down, or something. So, Im not sure the ability will even be there to do > that even from a contractor standpoint, since the infrastructure will no > longer exist. There is alot of backend stuff that goes along with it that I > assume will no longer be there. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games." - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] VIN check please
AutoCheck user log out: home | buyback registration | about us | contact us | help check existing report [VIN History] 1FTZR45EX3PA68911 or enter a new VIN Print options: Report will print: With section details shown With section details hidden Summary Report Run Date: 2008-12-10 20:33:36.169 EST The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below. AutoCheck Unlimited with TitleGuard - Optional upgrade for just $25.00 more! Protect your investment against title problems. Add TitleGuard protections to your unlimited 60-day AutoCheck subscription. VIN: 1FTZR45EX3PA68911 Year: 2003 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Edge / XL / XLT Style/Body: Supercab 4D Class: Pickup - Small Engine: 4.0L V6 EFI / SFI Country of Assembly: United States Vehicle Age: 5 year(s) Last Reported Odometer Reading: 8 This vehicle's AutoCheck Score 88 87-90 This vehicle qualifies for Buyback Protection About Buyback Protection Section summaries Title and ProblemCheck:Your vehicle checks out! OdometerCheck:Your vehicle checks out! Vehicle Use and EventCheck:No vehicle use reported Full History:Detailed information available Title and ProblemCheck Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 2003 Ford Ranger Edge / XL / XLT (1FTZR45EX3PA68911) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems. 0 Problem(s) Reported: 15 Title/Problem areas checked: No abandoned title record No damaged title or major damage incident record No fire damaged title record No grey market title record No hail damage title record No insurance loss title record No junk or scrapped title record No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record No odometer problem title record No rebuilt/rebuildable title record No salvage title or salvage auction record No water damaged title record No NHTSA crash test record No frame damage record No recycling facility record OdometerCheck Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 2003 Ford Ranger Edge / XL / XLT (1FTZR45EX3PA68911) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage. 0 Problem(s) Reported: Mileage Date Reported 8 01/09/2004 Vehicle Use and EventCheck Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck shows no additional information reported to AutoCheck about how this 2003 Ford Ranger Edge / XL / XLT (1FTZR45EX3PA68911)has been used and other events. This includes reported accidents and corrected or duplicate titles and storm area registrations. 0 Event(s) Reported: 6 Vehicle uses checked: No fleet, rental and/or lease use record No taxi use record No police use record No government use record No livery use record No driver education record 0 Event(s) Reported: 9 Vehicle events checked: No accident record reported through state agencies or independent sources No corrected title record No duplicate title record No emission/safety inspection record No loan/lien record No fire damage incident record No repossessed record No theft record No storm area registration/title record Full History Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text. Report Run Date: 2008-12-10 20:33:36.169 EST Vehicle: 2003 Ford Ranger Edge / XL / XLT (1FTZR45EX3PA68911) Event date Location Odometer reading Data Source Details 12/03/2002 MA Independent Source VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER 01/09/2004 MA 8 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:AZ0833926) AutoCheck vehicle history report Terms and Conditions This report, and any reliance upon it, is subject to AutoCheck Terms and Conditions. If you obtained the report from a dealer, the dealer has been provided with these Terms & Conditions and can share them with you. These AutoCheck Terms and Conditions are also available at any time at www.autocheck.com/consumers/disclaimer.do or by writing to Experian: Experian Automotive C/O AutoCheck Customer Service 955 American Lane Schaumburg IL 60173 AutoCheck Buyback Protection Terms and Conditions This vehicle (1FTZR45EX3PA68911) qualifies for AutoCheck Buyback Protection. If you obtained the report from a dealer, the dealer has been provided with the terms and can share them with you. These Buyback Protection Terms and Conditions are also available to you at any time at www.autocheck.com/bbpterms or by writing to Experian: Experian Automotive C/O AutoCheckCustomer Service 955 American Lane Schaumburg I
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Here is the deal. Autotrader.com bought another company called carspot.com end of last year. Carspot does the inventory collection competing with another company called Dealer Specialties (which used to be owned by trader publishing but split off when our company split a couple of years ago. Apparently the story I get is that this Carspot company is not doing so well, so it sounds like autotrader.com is getting rid of it, shutting it down, or something. So, Im not sure the ability will even be there to do that even from a contractor standpoint, since the infrastructure will no longer exist. There is alot of backend stuff that goes along with it that I assume will no longer be there. Loren Faeth wrote: Maybe you can go around ahead of the sales manager and tell them you will contract to do the work for what they were paying AT. Go freelance. You might be money ahead. You can still go around and take the pictures and do the postings. You already know how to do that. One of the dealers might even sponsor you if you need a little extra jack to get going. At 12:11 PM 12/10/2008, you wrote: maybe I should have a sex/race operation. I have decided though the time I have left Im going to combine all my work into 1 or 2 days a week and take the rest of the week off. Screw 'em. I guess today the sales manager is having to go around to all the dealers we have signed up for this new project I was working and tell them we will no longer be offering it after 30 days. I bet it pisses some of them off so they wont run in the book either. You are talking about a MASSIVE problem for these dealers. They have switched everything over to where we (I) and collecting photos and info about their inventory, which then gets fed to all the various websites. Its a massive project to switch all that back over again, and will be very expensive for the dealer. Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: "Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there, could have been worse. Will get a severance package after that, but the buying freeze is now back on. As much as I would love to, I guess Im not going to go after that 140 with the broken valve cover etc like I planned." Sorry to hear that Kaleb. I hope you find something soon. Too bad you are not black, or a woman or were sexually harassed. If you were I could represent you and we could sue their pants off. We've never met in person so I am assuming You're not a black woman who was sexually harassed and prevented from exercising your religion. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.15/1839 - Release Date: 12/9/2008 9:59 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.15/1839 - Release Date: 12/9/2008 9:59 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Coolant Leak/Vacuum in Radiator
Result of coolant expansion when hot (overflowing), but no vent action in the cap, so lower pressure once it cools? On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 3:18 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: >> >> Loren, >> I am curious-does this explain the vacuum in the radiator or is that >> normal >> on these? > > If the water runs out, air has to get in or there will be suction. Maybe the > vent in the radiator cap is clogged? > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games." - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze -- idea and encouragement
They have not got my package together yet, but I will have to sign something Im sure. The last time this happened and I was offered the package, or the choice to take a different position, the severance would end if I took a job with another Cox company, or with Dominion which is the other half of our once whole company. Dont remember anything about competing, ie, working for say another advertising company of some sort for example. LWB250 wrote: This brings up an important point - be careful about your employer trying to foist a non-compete or some other arrangement that would prevent you from doing something competitive. Since they're laying you off it would be difficult for them to do, but that's not to say they wouldn't try. I had a former employer try this when they RIF'ed me, and I refused to sign the paper. It was a part of my severance package, but when I balked they backed down. Dan --- On Wed, 12/10/08, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze -- idea and encouragement To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 6:07 PM You have good computer skills already (you seem to do OK with this list, keeping it going), and you have picked up whatever business it was you got whacked from, and they are bailing out from customers who apparently wanted the service -- just do it yourself and get those guys as customers. Your company has left a great gaping hole for you to walk right into. Talk to them about being a contractor or consultant or something where they don't have to carry you as an employee, but would pay you for whatever it is you would do on some basis as a freelancer. Keep using their service (which I presume has some brand awareness?) but do it on a commission or some other basis. You know the business, you know computer stuff, you are a hard working half-smart guy (which puts you ahead of about 90% of the rest of the population) -- just run with it. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: seems our company has been making all the wrong decisions as of late. We me for instance, I produce revenue, and if they would work it right, could produce alot more revenue. Its just stupid. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.15/1839 - Release Date: 12/9/2008 9:59 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze -- idea and encouragement
yea, I may see what comes out of it. Rich Thomas wrote: You have good computer skills already (you seem to do OK with this list, keeping it going), and you have picked up whatever business it was you got whacked from, and they are bailing out from customers who apparently wanted the service -- just do it yourself and get those guys as customers. Your company has left a great gaping hole for you to walk right into. Talk to them about being a contractor or consultant or something where they don't have to carry you as an employee, but would pay you for whatever it is you would do on some basis as a freelancer. Keep using their service (which I presume has some brand awareness?) but do it on a commission or some other basis. You know the business, you know computer stuff, you are a hard working half-smart guy (which puts you ahead of about 90% of the rest of the population) -- just run with it. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: seems our company has been making all the wrong decisions as of late. We me for instance, I produce revenue, and if they would work it right, could produce alot more revenue. Its just stupid. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.15/1839 - Release Date: 12/9/2008 9:59 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes winter driving was Re: 2wd vs 4wd
I don't remember what brand tires they are either, but they're the BEST snow tires I've EVER had! It hasn't snowed enough to use them since I got the car! > But, I did think once the snow tires were on it, the car did fairly well. > However, I prefer >driving front wheel drive cars in the snow. Again, it is > probably just my own >experiences with FWD versus RWD. I don't remember what > brand snow tires I put on >the car - you can ask Ok Don and see if he likes > them. I never did put four snow tires >on the car, it wasn't worth it to me > driving in the limited amount of snow that we get >here in Kansas. > > > Donald H. Snook -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games." - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] VIN check please
Curt, I forwarded you an Autocheck report - check your spam folder if you don't see it. Not much in it - new truck looks clean. On 12/10/08, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 1FTZR45EX3PA68911 > > Just out of curiosity. Should be (dammed well better be) an '03 Ford Ranger. > > -Curt > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Sent from my mobile device ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] VIN check please
"This the one you just bought? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:37 PM Subject: [MBZ] VIN check please > 1FTZR45EX3PA68911 > > Just out of curiosity. Should be (dammed well better be) an '03 Ford Ranger. > > -Curt > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] photos of the new E-Class
Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=137466?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*#2 Generic. Looks like anything else coming out of Toyota, Honda, Lexus, etc. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Oddly, I just talked to a retired engineer this afternoon at the used > book store. He said the idiots pulling in front of trains really gets > to you after a while, and he is quite thankful he no longer has to sit > there are watch the train smash cars. > > Pretty much a DAILY occurance for someone to race the train to the > crossing or dodge around the gates right in front of him. > > Didn't say how many people died from his train hitting them and I > didn't ask, but it was much more than one What used to happen, not all that uncommonly, when I rode the Metra in and out of Chicago, was PEOPLE stepping out in front of a train. Especially the Burlington Northern line, where they have three tracks and the outermost tracks are for the local trains inbound and outbound, and the center track is for the express line (inbound in the AM, outbound in the PM). People would get off the train, glance the other way and the tracks appeared clear, and then try to hustle across in front of the stopped train so as not to have to wait for it to clear the station -- only to be creamed by an express train they never saw, doing 60 MPH on the center track. Incidentally in the city of Chicago, they have almost no grade-level railroad crossings. That's not true in the suburbs though. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] photos of the new E-Class
It looks like an uglied up chrysler something. Especially from the front. Maybe i could get used to it, but a 123, 124 and of course the 126 all look better to me. At 05:08 PM 12/10/2008, you wrote: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=137466?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*#2 Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] VIN check please
1FTZR45EX3PA68911 Just out of curiosity. Should be (dammed well better be) an '03 Ford Ranger. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Shheeettt, sorry to hear about the lay off, maybe it's time to go into the Merc wrecking/fixing business full time. The problem I see with the 140 is the price of parts, especially if there was piston - valve contact (which I doubt) but still, someone over here had this happen to a 126 420SE and it cost him a lot to fix, parts alone where something like AU$3-4K. Perhaps talk to Rusty and come up with best and worse case scenario. Either that or bodgy it up and sell it to some sucker but there again finding a buyer is gonna be a bit of a pain. Anyway best of luck, at least now you know where you're at and can move on, perhaps get a temp job as Santa in the local mall. Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yea, thats true. Crap, I dont know. I hate to let lose of any money right now, but on the other hand, I did make a deal with the guy and he pulled it off CL for me, hate to screw him. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Maybe you can go around ahead of the sales manager and tell them you will contract to do the work for what they were paying AT. Go freelance. You might be money ahead. You can still go around and take the pictures and do the postings. You already know how to do that. One of the dealers might even sponsor you if you need a little extra jack to get going. At 12:11 PM 12/10/2008, you wrote: maybe I should have a sex/race operation. I have decided though the time I have left Im going to combine all my work into 1 or 2 days a week and take the rest of the week off. Screw 'em. I guess today the sales manager is having to go around to all the dealers we have signed up for this new project I was working and tell them we will no longer be offering it after 30 days. I bet it pisses some of them off so they wont run in the book either. You are talking about a MASSIVE problem for these dealers. They have switched everything over to where we (I) and collecting photos and info about their inventory, which then gets fed to all the various websites. Its a massive project to switch all that back over again, and will be very expensive for the dealer. Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: "Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there, could have been worse. Will get a severance package after that, but the buying freeze is now back on. As much as I would love to, I guess Im not going to go after that 140 with the broken valve cover etc like I planned." Sorry to hear that Kaleb. I hope you find something soon. Too bad you are not black, or a woman or were sexually harassed. If you were I could represent you and we could sue their pants off. We've never met in person so I am assuming You're not a black woman who was sexually harassed and prevented from exercising your religion. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.15/1839 - Release Date: 12/9/2008 9:59 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Oddly, I just talked to a retired engineer this afternoon at the used book store. He said the idiots pulling in front of trains really gets to you after a while, and he is quite thankful he no longer has to sit there are watch the train smash cars. Pretty much a DAILY occurance for someone to race the train to the crossing or dodge around the gates right in front of him. Didn't say how many people died from his train hitting them and I didn't ask, but it was much more than one Peter On Dec 10, 2008, at 5:50 PM, Bill R wrote: The husband of a former secretary was an engineer, and he was gone for the run from Danville ILL to Evansville, IN, then they would send him home in a cab. Twenty two hours portal to portal twice a week, if my 30 year ago memory is correct. He is now head of Public Affairs and Safety for CSX, and spends much more time away from home than he did as an engineer. Time away from home depends on the job. BTW, a wrecker pulled around the crossing gates and a stopped train right in front of him several years ago. The Engineer is taught to hit the floor [danger of decapitation from flying hoods] and said that other than the sound he was not able to detect even a shudder in the train when it demolished the rather substantial truck. He also still remembers the look of sheer terror on the face of the driver when he realized the situation he had put himself into. Do be careful on those RR crossings, you might gain a few minutes each time you are right, but you will lose big time if you are wrong even once. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:mercedes- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 2:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: http://www.unionpacific.jobs/careers/working/index.shtml Cool -- certainly the idea of working for a railroad is very "romantic" I would think, for a lot of people. Drawback I would think would be the potential for being away from home a lot, at least if you're on the actual train crew. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
No, he'd be offering company $500 for the wreck. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 3:15 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on When Kalebs drive trains ... http://images.morris.com/images/cjonline/mdControlled/cms/2007/05/07/1681590 03.jpg On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 2:02 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wonko the Sane wrote: > >> Lots of UP folks in this area. Don't know any that hate their jobs and >> they >> make a whole lot more money than I do. Good job security, too. The >> railroads >> are not going away any time soon. >> > > They're one of the few industries that is doing pretty good! > > John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] photos of the new E-Class
Doubt I will either, but I always like to window shop and know what I'll be in the market for 10 or so years down the road. ;-) I see it now, "'08 S550, silver, charcoal interior, only 120,000 kms. Willing to take a vintage W124 on trade". hee hee Ed 300E 2008/12/10 Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 'Likely to top $90k? I may not be buying a new E63 after all. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" > Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:08 PM > Subject: [MBZ] photos of the new E-Class > > > > > > http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=137466?tid=edmunds.il.ho > me.photopanel..1.*#2 > > > > > > Donald H. Snook > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
The husband of a former secretary was an engineer, and he was gone for the run from Danville ILL to Evansville, IN, then they would send him home in a cab. Twenty two hours portal to portal twice a week, if my 30 year ago memory is correct. He is now head of Public Affairs and Safety for CSX, and spends much more time away from home than he did as an engineer. Time away from home depends on the job. BTW, a wrecker pulled around the crossing gates and a stopped train right in front of him several years ago. The Engineer is taught to hit the floor [danger of decapitation from flying hoods] and said that other than the sound he was not able to detect even a shudder in the train when it demolished the rather substantial truck. He also still remembers the look of sheer terror on the face of the driver when he realized the situation he had put himself into. Do be careful on those RR crossings, you might gain a few minutes each time you are right, but you will lose big time if you are wrong even once. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 2:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > http://www.unionpacific.jobs/careers/working/index.shtml Cool -- certainly the idea of working for a railroad is very "romantic" I would think, for a lot of people. Drawback I would think would be the potential for being away from home a lot, at least if you're on the actual train crew. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] photos of the new E-Class
'Likely to top $90k? I may not be buying a new E63 after all. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:08 PM Subject: [MBZ] photos of the new E-Class > http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=137466?tid=edmunds.il.ho me.photopanel..1.*#2 > > > Donald H. Snook > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] photos of the new E-Class
Not bad. Not sure about the rear end, hard to really tell from the pics. Looks like the tail lights may be integrated into the rear fender arches a bit. Angle of the rear lights reminds me a bit of that high end Nissan (Infiniti), which I wasn't too fond of. I like the new S, so I think some of those styling elements look good on the E too. I've seen a few pics of the new E interior, and it's very similar to the S. As far as the current lineup of cars goes, I wish they had carried a bit more of the styling of the new S rear end over to the coupe. I think the sedan's rear is much more elegant than the coupe's rear. It's nice to see some boldness with the design of the last crop of Mercs. Also nice to see the quality returning to where it should be in cars in this league. Ed 300E 2008/12/10 Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=137466?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*#2 > > > Donald H. Snook > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze -- idea and encouragement
'Zackly. But only HALF-smart? ;<))) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze -- idea and encouragement > You have good computer skills already (you seem to do OK with this list, > keeping it going), and you have picked up whatever business it was you > got whacked from, and they are bailing out from customers who apparently > wanted the service -- just do it yourself and get those guys as > customers. Your company has left a great gaping hole for you to walk > right into. Talk to them about being a contractor or consultant or > something where they don't have to carry you as an employee, but would > pay you for whatever it is you would do on some basis as a freelancer. > Keep using their service (which I presume has some brand awareness?) but > do it on a commission or some other basis. > > You know the business, you know computer stuff, you are a hard working > half-smart guy (which puts you ahead of about 90% of the rest of the > population) -- just run with it. > > --R > > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > seems our company has been making all the wrong decisions as of late. > > We me for instance, I produce revenue, and if they would work it > > right, could produce alot more revenue. Its just stupid. > > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze -- idea and encouragement
This brings up an important point - be careful about your employer trying to foist a non-compete or some other arrangement that would prevent you from doing something competitive. Since they're laying you off it would be difficult for them to do, but that's not to say they wouldn't try. I had a former employer try this when they RIF'ed me, and I refused to sign the paper. It was a part of my severance package, but when I balked they backed down. Dan --- On Wed, 12/10/08, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze -- idea and encouragement > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 6:07 PM > You have good computer skills already (you seem to do OK > with this list, keeping it going), and you have picked up > whatever business it was you got whacked from, and they are > bailing out from customers who apparently wanted the service > -- just do it yourself and get those guys as customers. > Your company has left a great gaping hole for you to walk > right into. Talk to them about being a contractor or > consultant or something where they don't have to carry > you as an employee, but would pay you for whatever it is you > would do on some basis as a freelancer. Keep using their > service (which I presume has some brand awareness?) but do > it on a commission or some other basis. > > You know the business, you know computer stuff, you are a > hard working half-smart guy (which puts you ahead of about > 90% of the rest of the population) -- just run with it. > > --R > > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > seems our company has been making all the wrong > decisions as of late. We me for instance, I produce > revenue, and if they would work it right, could produce alot > more revenue. Its just stupid. > > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] photos of the new E-Class
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=137466?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*#2 Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze -- idea and encouragement
You have good computer skills already (you seem to do OK with this list, keeping it going), and you have picked up whatever business it was you got whacked from, and they are bailing out from customers who apparently wanted the service -- just do it yourself and get those guys as customers. Your company has left a great gaping hole for you to walk right into. Talk to them about being a contractor or consultant or something where they don't have to carry you as an employee, but would pay you for whatever it is you would do on some basis as a freelancer. Keep using their service (which I presume has some brand awareness?) but do it on a commission or some other basis. You know the business, you know computer stuff, you are a hard working half-smart guy (which puts you ahead of about 90% of the rest of the population) -- just run with it. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: seems our company has been making all the wrong decisions as of late. We me for instance, I produce revenue, and if they would work it right, could produce alot more revenue. Its just stupid. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
He does have an Hispanic surname though, that might work? --R Donald Snook wrote: We've never met in person so I am assuming You're not a black woman who was sexually harassed and prevented from exercising your religion. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Wonko the Sane wrote: I doubt if they would post train crew openings on the web site. You apply to the company, get accepted and then go to a school (not too long, if I remember). This isn't the sort of job that the average individual has experience doing, anyway. There is always turnover (retirements, etc.) so they would have to have a pipeline of new hires going all the time. http://www.railjobs.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze back on
Just don't sign any contracts with a Saturn dealer. On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 3:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I have thought about that possibility. Im probably going to be laying low > until friday when I will be back at some of my big dealers. They are going > to be in a tight, so who knows, maybe they will offer me a job of some sort. > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wife dropped of MB at garage today
Hi, If memory serves ... Marshall Booth cautioned against any steering box over 1/4 turn. And remember, adjustments are opposite US Steering boxes. On an MB, to tighten, loosen lock nut and turn COUNTERCLOCKWISE!. Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Dec 10, 2008, at 11:04 AM, John Robbins wrote: Max Dillon wrote: the girl behind the counter offered that they would try to adjust the box first. I'm not in favor of that, I know that on the 123 boxes there is risk of binding and increased wear, is that true for the 124 boxes as well? The increased wear and binding is only if you over adjust the box. Otherwise, adjusting it isn't a problem. If you do notice the binding and/or returning to center take it back and make them adjust it again! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze back on
I have thought about that possibility. Im probably going to be laying low until friday when I will be back at some of my big dealers. They are going to be in a tight, so who knows, maybe they will offer me a job of some sort. Wilton Strickland wrote: Kaleb, since the dealers are gonna be pissed at losing the ad deals you sold 'em for your boss, is there a way you could take 'em over and do 'em in an ad business for yourself? You already know HOW to do it, don't you? Can you turn this into a business opportunity for yourself somehow? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.15/1839 - Release Date: 12/9/2008 9:59 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Coolant Leak/Vacuum in Radiator
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Loren, I am curious-does this explain the vacuum in the radiator or is that normal on these? If the water runs out, air has to get in or there will be suction. Maybe the vent in the radiator cap is clogged? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Is there something I can roll it over to, and not have to pay a penalty and can them withdraw it from soon, like a short term CD or something? You could roll it into an IRA at the local bank or credit union, buy a 3 month CD, and after twelve weeks of unemployment you could draw it out to buy medical insurance. Or you can spend it on college. Otherwise, you're going to eat that 10% penalty for early distribution if you spend it. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Compression measurement
Wow. I believe that all the threaded adapters in my Harbor Freight gauge set have check valves in them. Putting the valve in the gauge head with a hose upstream from it is insane, unless it is intended for tractors with 8" diameter pistons. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More Craigslist beauties
I bet the 280 cruise control doesn't work! Seriously, those are nice cars! Same as Randy's incomparable W115 mittlerot 300D, but quieter... On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 3:32 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Do a search on your local Craig's for "classic" the results can make you > laugh. Heres some of the better cars I found. > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/952093069.html - Cheap SL > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/952273423.html - Cheap old Bimmer > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/929231735.html - 280 - Wish I could > find one of these with an injected engine. This is one of those cars that > has the hard to synch carbs right? > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/923341552.html - Punch buggy for more > than its original price... > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/920798208.html - Another good deal > Sub. > > http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/948420809.html - Cheap 116 gasser > > -Curt > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] probably buying new tires tomorrow
I dId, exactly. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 3:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] probably buying new tires tomorrow > Think of it as a maintenance test flight. > > On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 2:51 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > > I used to "find" some patches of ice in Lincoln, NE, and the MI UP > > occasionally, but never tried to find one deliberately. ;<)) > > > > Wilton > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Buying freeze back on
Kaleb, since the dealers are gonna be pissed at losing the ad deals you sold 'em for your boss, is there a way you could take 'em over and do 'em in an ad business for yourself? You already know HOW to do it, don't you? Can you turn this into a business opportunity for yourself somehow? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Took the new job and am working it from home, which is better than having to go somewhere. Although it is easier to get distracted when you are at home. Chris --- On Wed, 12/10/08, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 2:31 PM So did you take the new job and you are working from home at it, or are you just working from home for yourself? Christopher McCann wrote: > Kaleb, > > Sorry to hear about your job. I quit mine (of 10 years) four months ago. I was going to get fired, so I pre-empted it by quitting (was a non-profit, so I would not have been able to collect unemployment anyway). I did one crappy job for a while (courier), then did a bunch of odd jobs for a while (it's amazing how many small jobs you can pick up without even trying very hard), then was offered a job at a company similar to the one I left, but now I work from home. SO, it turned out OK...better than before really. > You're a smart guy and you'll come out of this better than before...even if you can't see what that might be yet. My two cents, since I just went through the same kind of thing. > > Halten die Ohren steif! (Hold your ears stiff...aka Hang in there!) > > Chris > > '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'82 VW Vanagon Diesel 229K mi/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
I've noticed that here in KC. Might be because we are at the intersection of i-70 and i-35, but lots of UPS & yellow freight trucks here too. Diesel Mechanics are always in demand here...even in the current economic melt/down turn. Chris '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'82 VW Vanagon Diesel 229K mi/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) --- On Wed, 12/10/08, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 2:27 PM On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 11:45 AM, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Apprentice Diesel Mechanic...that sounds really cool - and a neat training program too. Unfortunately, no openings around KC or Claremore/Tulsa. > There are always good-paying jobs for diesel mechanics, especially if you're willing to work somewhere far from civilization like on an oil rig or in northern Alaska. That's one job that is never going to be outsourced---you're not going to ship a city bus over to India to have the injectors changed. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Apprentice diesel mechanic makes $17.54/hour (starting) then three years of apprenticeship under a journeyman, then you graduate to Diesel Mechanic. Not sure what the pay is then. Chris '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'82 VW Vanagon Diesel 229K mi/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) --- On Wed, 12/10/08, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 2:50 PM I doubt if they would post train crew openings on the web site. You apply to the company, get accepted and then go to a school (not too long, if I remember). This isn't the sort of job that the average individual has experience doing, anyway. There is always turnover (retirements, etc.) so they would have to have a pipeline of new hires going all the time. Dispatcher is another nice job but forget where they are located. What is the worst that can happen if you apply anyway? On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 2:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I looked and they didnt have any train crew openings, that looked > interesting. > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] probably buying new tires tomorrow
Think of it as a maintenance test flight. On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 2:51 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I used to "find" some patches of ice in Lincoln, NE, and the MI UP > occasionally, but never tried to find one deliberately. ;<)) > > Wilton > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
"Buy more parts," he says. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Smith, Todd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on > Kaleb, > > Sorry to hear about that and remember that your friends and family are > standing by to help in any way that we can. > > Todd Smith > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin > Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:46 > To: mercedes Mailing List > Subject: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on > > Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there, could > have been worse. Will get a severance package after that, but the > buying freeze is now back on. As much as I would love to, I guess Im > not going to go after that 140 with the broken valve cover etc like I > planned. > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, > 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, > http://www.okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this message > may be privileged and confidential. If this e-mail contains > protected health information, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is > strictly prohibited,except as permitted by law. If you have > received this communication in error, please notify the sender > immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your > computer. Thank you. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] probably buying new tires tomorrow
I used to "find" some patches of ice in Lincoln, NE, and the MI UP occasionally, but never tried to find one deliberately. ;<)) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] probably buying new tires tomorrow > Drove the 300E home with the new tires, just long enough to unload the old > Michelins into the garage (Gene is going to put them on his hot rod project > car). Found a patch of ice and locked the brakes at about 20 mph. Car > stopped. Anti-locks came on and I slid a very little bit but it definitely > stopped quicker than it had with the Michelin X-Ones on. > > On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 11:11 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > > I have the altimax on my 190D, but I have not had any snow time with them > > yet. > > > > Mitch Haley wrote: > > > >> Wonko the Sane wrote: > >> > >>> After going back and forth with myself over whether to buy four winter > >>> tires > >>> or four good all-season tires, I have just about talked myself into > >>> getting > >>> four Goodyear Assurance Triple Tred for the 300E tomorrow. Ranked #1 at > >>> TireRack. > >>> > >>> > >>> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Assuranc e+TripleTred > >>> > >> > >> 195/65/15? > >> > >> If so, they are $17 less than the MXV4, but $33 more than the Altimax HP > >> grand touring tires. > >> > >> http://tinyurl.com/195tires > >> > >> It's up to you. The Altimax HP pulls the Achieva over hills in deep enough > >> snow to drag the spoiler. (and that spoiler is 5-6" off the ground) I can't > >> speak for the Michelin or the Goodyear, but all three seem to be well > >> regarded. Notice the similarities between the Tripletred and Altimax HP > >> pictures. I'll know how good the Altimax really are when the snow gets deep > >> enough to drag the floorpan. Rain performance is the best I've ever > >> experienced. > >> > >> High rated touring all season tires to look at: > >> Pirelli P4 Four Seasons (only S speed, but $70 with good ratings) > >> Yokohama AVID TRZ (also $70, T speed rated) > >> Kumho Solus KR21 ($60, T) > >> BFGoodrich Traction T/A T ($67, T-rated) $59 in 205/60/15 makes it a > >> bargain > >> > >> High performance all season: (hey, when you're already at $100, these are > >> in your price range) > >> Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S (these are kick butt tires for $103 or $102 in > >> 205/60)) > >> Dunlop SP Sport Signature (oops, not available in 195/65/15) > >> > >> Ultra High performance all season (these are actually cheaper than the > >> Goodyear tripletred) > >> Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position > >> Continental ContiExtremeContact (another one not available in 195/65) > >> (I'm ignoring some high rated tires that aren't as high rated in deep > >> snow) > >> > >> You might look at the Goodyear Eagle GT, but I suspect it isn't as snow > >> oriented as the others I've mentioned. Good bit cheaper than the tripletred > >> though. Unless you're looking to cruise at 120mph, even the S rated tires > >> should be adequate, but the car probably came with T or H speed tires when > >> new. > >> > >> > >> ___ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> No virus found in this incoming message. > >> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: > >> 270.9.15/1839 - Release Date: 12/9/2008 9:59 AM > >> > >> > > -- > > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > > 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, > > 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
I doubt if they would post train crew openings on the web site. You apply to the company, get accepted and then go to a school (not too long, if I remember). This isn't the sort of job that the average individual has experience doing, anyway. There is always turnover (retirements, etc.) so they would have to have a pipeline of new hires going all the time. Dispatcher is another nice job but forget where they are located. What is the worst that can happen if you apply anyway? On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 2:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I looked and they didnt have any train crew openings, that looked > interesting. > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
'Mighty sorry 'bout that, Kaleb. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "mercedes Mailing List" Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:46 AM Subject: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on > Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there, could > have been worse. Will get a severance package after that, but the > buying freeze is now back on. As much as I would love to, I guess Im > not going to go after that 140 with the broken valve cover etc like I > planned. > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, > 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, > http://www.okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Curt Raymond wrote: Roll the 401k into an IRA. If you cash it you'll lose half or more. Its not that much but its something. IIRC you can take loans against the IRA later if needed. I cashed out a small 401k once and wish I hadn't. You can take loans from a 401k, but they must be repaid upon separation from the employer. IRAs cannot be used for loan collateral, they stop being IRAs the minute you borrow against them. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
I looked and they didnt have any train crew openings, that looked interesting. John Robbins wrote: Wonko the Sane wrote: Lots of UP folks in this area. Don't know any that hate their jobs and they make a whole lot more money than I do. Good job security, too. The railroads are not going away any time soon. They're one of the few industries that is doing pretty good! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.15/1839 - Release Date: 12/9/2008 9:59 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] More Craigslist beauties
Do a search on your local Craig's for "classic" the results can make you laugh. Heres some of the better cars I found. http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/952093069.html - Cheap SL http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/952273423.html - Cheap old Bimmer http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/929231735.html - 280 - Wish I could find one of these with an injected engine. This is one of those cars that has the hard to synch carbs right? http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/923341552.html - Punch buggy for more than its original price... http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/920798208.html - Another good deal Sub. http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/948420809.html - Cheap 116 gasser -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
So did you take the new job and you are working from home at it, or are you just working from home for yourself? Christopher McCann wrote: Kaleb, Sorry to hear about your job. I quit mine (of 10 years) four months ago. I was going to get fired, so I pre-empted it by quitting (was a non-profit, so I would not have been able to collect unemployment anyway). I did one crappy job for a while (courier), then did a bunch of odd jobs for a while (it's amazing how many small jobs you can pick up without even trying very hard), then was offered a job at a company similar to the one I left, but now I work from home. SO, it turned out OK...better than before really. You're a smart guy and you'll come out of this better than before...even if you can't see what that might be yet. My two cents, since I just went through the same kind of thing. Halten die Ohren steif! (Hold your ears stiff...aka Hang in there!) Chris '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'82 VW Vanagon Diesel 229K mi/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
hahahahahahahahahahaha Bill R wrote: Losing the job is not at all a good thing, though your assessment is probably correct and it could well be better to get out now rather than later. I think you should probably hook up with Donald on that idea of being prevented from practicing your religion. After all, they are depriving you of income, and it takes a lot of money to support your devotion to the buying of ancient, decrepit and otherwise 'given up on' MB's, and even raising them from the dead [with laying on of hands, no less]. A good attorney could no doubt get that classified as your religion, and no doubt Regina could give many stories that testify to that personal commitment to it. You could easily demonstrate more devotion to that faith than many who sit in a pew could demonstrate their practice of faith. You will need to make sure you have some sort of ceremony each time you buy, sell, or dispose of cars no, wait, the government takes care of that already! I'm sure you have a box of MB keys around somewhere to give/sell as talismans to those of us who are also adherents. I think you are golden, there Kaleb. You will need to work out a percentage scale with Donald, though, and the rest of us will expect a good supply of low priced parts for our expert testimony and admission to being converted to a similar faith. Make sure you burn your hard drive after you read this so there is no trace of this as a made up religion, though ... BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:28 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on Kaleb wrote: "Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there, could have been worse. Will get a severance package after that, but the buying freeze is now back on. As much as I would love to, I guess Im not going to go after that 140 with the broken valve cover etc like I planned." Sorry to hear that Kaleb. I hope you find something soon. Too bad you are not black, or a woman or were sexually harassed. If you were I could represent you and we could sue their pants off. We've never met in person so I am assuming You're not a black woman who was sexually harassed and prevented from exercising your religion. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.15/1839 - Release Date: 12/9/2008 9:59 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
yea, thats true Allan Streib wrote: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: I have not changed my allocations since things have gone down, figured I would have time to make up my loses. Im thinking now I should move it all into a fund that is no losing so I dont lose anymore money between now and whenever I personally would not, because you're likely to miss out on a big chunk of the recovery gains that way, when it eventually happens. Since the market is unpredictable, you're unlikely to get the timing right on when to "jump back in" Recently, by staying "in" your funds, you've been buying low. Which is what you want to be doing. Allan -- 1983 300d ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.15/1839 - Release Date: 12/9/2008 9:59 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 11:45 AM, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Apprentice Diesel Mechanic...that sounds really cool - and a neat training > program too. Unfortunately, no openings around KC or Claremore/Tulsa. > There are always good-paying jobs for diesel mechanics, especially if you're willing to work somewhere far from civilization like on an oil rig or in northern Alaska. That's one job that is never going to be outsourced---you're not going to ship a city bus over to India to have the injectors changed. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
"Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > When Kalebs drive trains ... > > http://images.morris.com/images/cjonline/mdControlled/cms/2007/05/07/168159003.jpg Clearly he was busy searching eBay for MBZ listings instead of watching the road ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
When Kalebs drive trains ... http://images.morris.com/images/cjonline/mdControlled/cms/2007/05/07/168159003.jpg On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 2:02 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wonko the Sane wrote: > >> Lots of UP folks in this area. Don't know any that hate their jobs and >> they >> make a whole lot more money than I do. Good job security, too. The >> railroads >> are not going away any time soon. >> > > They're one of the few industries that is doing pretty good! > > John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Wonko the Sane wrote: Lots of UP folks in this area. Don't know any that hate their jobs and they make a whole lot more money than I do. Good job security, too. The railroads are not going away any time soon. They're one of the few industries that is doing pretty good! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Bill R. wrote: "I think you should probably hook up with Donald on that idea of being prevented from practicing your religion. After all, they are depriving you of income, and it takes a lot of money to support your devotion to the buying of ancient, decrepit and otherwise 'given up on' MB's, and even raising them from the dead [with laying on of hands, no less]. A good attorney could no doubt get that classified as your religion, and no doubt Regina could give many stories that testify to that personal commitment to it. You could easily demonstrate more devotion to that faith than many who sit in a pew could demonstrate their practice of faith. You will need to make sure you have some sort of ceremony each time you buy, sell, or dispose of cars no, wait, the government takes care of that already! I'm sure you have a box of MB keys around somewhere to give/sell as talismans to those of us who are also adherents. I think you are golden, there Kaleb. You will need to work out a percentage scale with Donald, though, and the rest of us will expect a good supply of low priced parts for our expert testimony and admission to being converted to a similar faith. Make sure you burn your hard drive after you read this so there is no trace of this as a made up religion, though ..." Nice job, Bill. That made me laugh and I needed it! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge
Thanks for the info Fred. I'm going to try a couple of those homemade WiFi antennas, but I am not anywhere near 300 meters from the other end of the MIL apartment. Thanks - BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 1:46 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wireless bridge Klattavolk. 300 meters, by the book, unless a router/switch etc is used. Fred Moir Dec 9, 2008 02:47:04 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "Bill R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > These are 12db, but are less effective than the short stock ones. I > think I am going to give up and install the 250' of CAT5 I have sitting in a box > next to my computer. Even CAT5 has limited length on its runs. I'm not sure what it is, offhand. Allan References 1. mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com 2. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
In some situations, it isn't necessarily a drawback. Lots of UP folks in this area. Don't know any that hate their jobs and they make a whole lot more money than I do. Good job security, too. The railroads are not going away any time soon. On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 1:51 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > > > http://www.unionpacific.jobs/careers/working/index.shtml > > Drawback I would think would be the > potential for being away from home a lot, at least if you're on the > actual train crew. > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Kaleb, Sorry to hear about your job. I quit mine (of 10 years) four months ago. I was going to get fired, so I pre-empted it by quitting (was a non-profit, so I would not have been able to collect unemployment anyway). I did one crappy job for a while (courier), then did a bunch of odd jobs for a while (it's amazing how many small jobs you can pick up without even trying very hard), then was offered a job at a company similar to the one I left, but now I work from home. SO, it turned out OK...better than before really. You're a smart guy and you'll come out of this better than before...even if you can't see what that might be yet. My two cents, since I just went through the same kind of thing. Halten die Ohren steif! (Hold your ears stiff...aka Hang in there!) Chris '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'82 VW Vanagon Diesel 229K mi/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) --- On Wed, 12/10/08, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 11:18 AM Well, as many layoffs as going on, I bet it will be hard to find another job anywhere near what I am making now, I will probably end up working at some shithole convieniece store, or sitting in call center or something. On the bright side, I know I have 30 days left to start looking, after that I know I will get at least 8 weeks severance pay, maybe more. I think I will get a cash out on my pension which wont be much since they just started that when cox took over. Not sure what to do about my 401k yet, dont know if I should roll it over into something or just cash it out as well. I dont have much in there, only been in it a year or so, probably have 3k in it, which is way down from what it was since all the crashes etc. Then if worse comes to worse, I still have cars and parts I can sell to raise cash, unless I get forclosed on or something, then Im screwed. Wont have anywhere to put all my crap so I will probably just have to dump it quick. Peter Merle wrote: > Hope you get a job soon , its happening down here in South Africa a lot as > well > Regards > Peter > > 2008/12/10 Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there, could have >> been worse. Will get a severance package after that, but the buying freeze >> is now back on. As much as I would love to, I guess Im not going to go >> after that 140 with the broken valve cover etc like I planned. >> -- >> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK >> 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, >> 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, >> 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.15/1839 - Release Date: 12/9/2008 9:59 AM > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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"Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > http://www.unionpacific.jobs/careers/working/index.shtml Cool -- certainly the idea of working for a railroad is very "romantic" I would think, for a lot of people. Drawback I would think would be the potential for being away from home a lot, at least if you're on the actual train crew. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Apprentice Diesel Mechanic...that sounds really cool - and a neat training program too. Unfortunately, no openings around KC or Claremore/Tulsa. CM '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'82 VW Vanagon Diesel 229K mi/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) --- On Wed, 12/10/08, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 1:31 PM http://www.unionpacific.jobs/careers/working/index.shtml On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 1:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I thought about going to school for something, maybe somethign computer > related. I dont know if it would do any good though if nobody is hiring. > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I thought about going to school for something, maybe somethign computer related. I dont know if it would do any good though if nobody is hiring. Depends on how long you're in school... John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have not changed my allocations since things have gone down, figured I would have time to make up my loses. Im thinking now I should move it all into a fund that is no losing so I dont lose anymore money between now and whenever If whenever is 20+ years from now just leave it alone. I'm a big fan of index funds... super low fees and they are used to judge the performance of other funds. I especially like them since I won't be retiring till 35 years from now. So I guess now is the time for me to buy like crazy. Keep in mind that I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
