Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts
Hi Rusty - If you need to change your Merchant account - I represent Merchant Referral Services - the largest service in the US. Also, they provide advances on future sales to businesses and base payments on sales. i.e., - a slow month = reduced payment, a good month= higher payment. Not loans - cash advances. If interested, visit Visit: http://www.merchantreferralsolutions.com/A365706 or call me at 800 583-8601. Not trying to be pushy - no more will be said. BTW - who retains ownership of the business name buyeuroparts - that's a valuable piece of business - Just curious. Best of luck - I hope it works out well for you. Larry Does your business accept or need to accept V/MC/AE/Dis? We have the best rates 0% Interest Business loans. Visit: http://www.merchantreferralsolutions.com/A365706 -- From: Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 5:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Banned List ban...@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] BuyMBparts Listers, there have been some changes at BuyMBParts and I feel like everyone on the lists should know about them. Gary Hurst and I are no longer business partners. This actually happened back last January, but we tried to not upset the applecart and we made the change semi transparent. Last night Gary and I had a major difference of opinion and he decided to end our relationship sometime during the night by deleting my email address and removing me and my IM form the web site. This note is just to let everyone know that I have no affiliation with the web and can not help you with any issues if you place web orders. However, if you call us to place orders we still will have the same or better pricing, plus access to ALL Mercedes parts, not just web items and we can take care of any issues that arise. Thank you all for your patronage on web and phone orders and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 buymbpa...@gmail.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091014/90d57358/attachment.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 ___ 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] BuyMBparts
AOL American Online Rich Thomas wrote: Instant Messaging ICQ is a chat kind of thing, I seek you its been around like forever, I think some Israelis invented it AIM is AOL Instant Messenger, a chat app Don't ask what AOL stands for. --R -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 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] BuyMBparts
Nice try, but not quite right. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: AOL American Online Rich Thomas wrote: Instant Messaging ICQ is a chat kind of thing, I seek you its been around like forever, I think some Israelis invented it AIM is AOL Instant Messenger, a chat app Don't ask what AOL stands for. --R ___ 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] BuyMBparts
America Online On Oct 17, 2009, at 9:29 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Nice try, but not quite right. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: AOL American Online Rich Thomas wrote: Instant Messaging ICQ is a chat kind of thing, I seek you its been around like forever, I think some Israelis invented it AIM is AOL Instant Messenger, a chat app Don't ask what AOL stands for. --R ___ 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] BuyMBparts
Its America Online, what do you think it is? Rich Thomas wrote: Nice try, but not quite right. --R -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 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] Sailing was: Re: Anyone tow with a W124 wagon?
I've been tempted by a snark or a little hobiecat. A friend in highschool had both and they were great. -Curt Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:45:23 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sailing was: Re: Anyone tow with a W124 wagon? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 4ad90593.6040...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed OK Don wrote: I have a Larson built M16 Scow -- LOTS of fun, and a sail rig on the kayak - very relaxing. My first boat was a Super Snark. Basically a 11' chunk of foam wrapped in a thin layer of plastic. On a light wind day, I'd just take it out to the middle of the lake, laying on my back and working the tiller with my toes, then let the mainsheet go slack and just sit there. Now that was relaxing. These days, all I own is a red, white and blue 1976 Hobie 16. My dad has a 17' runabout with a 90 horse Merc, and a 20' Aqua Patio with a 20 horse Johnson that I'll be rebuilding this winter. Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/18a4b379/attachment.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] BuyMBparts
Barry, In the spirit of teach a man to fish, I see these kind of questions all the time and 90% of them could be answered with a quick visit to google.com If you googled IM the first link says Instant Messenger - AIM - Instant Message Your Online Buddies for ...The official Web site of AOL Instant Messenger. Exchange messages with friends, family, and colleagues online. and would thus answer two of your questions at the same time... I'm not trying to be a smartass here but in the time it took to ask (and far less than the time to get an answer you'd know... They're online chat apps BTW. -Curt Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:59:13 -0700 From: Barry Stark barryst...@verizon.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 01ca4ecd$6d4f3490$47ed9d...@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Rusty - Excuse me for being lame but what do those mean? IM,ICQ, AIM. Barry -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes- boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 11:51 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts I am on ICQ and AIM right now. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/5a6437c8/attachment.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
[MBZ] OT: Ranger brakes
So its time to put brakes on my '03 Ford Ranger. I'm 100% sure this truck was mostly driven in town (before I got it I mean) considering it needs brakes at 32,000 miles. I'm going to go the Akebono route, the amount of dust from the factory pads is awful. So my wife took it over to Meineke the other day. They quoted $180 for ceramic pads and turning the rotors. He says he can't get Akebono for a Ranger. Rock Auto says they can, $61. They also list a Wagner ceramic which I presume is what they're talking about putting on. Any opinions on Wagner ceramic pads? RockAuto lists them for $45, I don't mind an extra $16 for Akebono if its worth it but I also don't know how Meineke will howl about putting on customer provided parts. I'm sort of our of comission for working on cars right now, my body is being a fink. I get chest pains when I exert myself. The one thing the doc is pretty sure it isn't is my heart... Anyway, comments appreciated. -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/0dd5bc86/attachment.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] BuyMBparts
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Its America Online, what do you think it is? America Off Line. 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] Painting and looking for seats....
On Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:13:04 EDT relng...@aol.com wrote: Who's paying for this? Auto paint is very expensive and a base coat/clear coat job is going to cost more. A lot more. As to which paint, I'm guessing it's been a long time since single stage paint was used (except on the very cheapest cars, and certainly not any of the Germans and non-metallic) so the selections may be limited. The advantage to two stage is that when you polish it, you are polishing the clear and not the base coat which BTW is not glossy. ...Questiondoes anyone know if a single-stage paint finish is more or less durable than a double-stage paint finish?? My car, a? solid dark blue, was repainted (and failed, due to bad paint) and is now going to be re-preped and shot.? The shop is willing to shoot it either way..hence, my question = The paint manufacturer (I won't give the name, but if anyone want to know, email me privately) is re-emburseing my shop to re-shoot my car. It was determined by my body shop and the rep that it was a failure of the paint, not the application or the prep. When I questioned why there was no clearcoat, (answer:solids are shot single stage; metallics shot BC/CC.), he offered to re-shoot it as BC/CC, hence, my question. Based on what I've read and the link provided by Larry T(?), I'll be taking the BC/CC route. I was also planning on r/r the bumper chrome but I think I'll wait till the spring. And my shop said no problem doing that part of the job in the spring. One more thing..anyone have some nice, newer W126 Palomino seats or interrior parts (drivers' door panel, in specific) they want to part with? Thanks, Angelo Giaimo 1990 W126 Longbody -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/6f27709c/attachment.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] painting
relng...@aol.com writes: I've owned eight two-stage painted German cars (including the two I have now) and there is no disadvantage to this type of paint. After a disastrous start in the late '60s, the Germans know how to apply the stuff now. Then why do so many benzes have cracking and peeling clear coat? 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] Painting and looking for seats....
offered to re-shoot it as BC/CC, hence, my question. Based on what I've read and the link provided by Larry T(?), I'll be taking the BC/CC route. I note that my Dodge truck, which has (apparently) a single-stage red paint, looks quite a bit better than my neighbor's similar truck, newer, that has an obviously-failing clearcoat. I've seen a lot of scabrous clear coats out there. -- 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: Ranger brakes
ANY shop can change brake pads. Find one who's willing to order the brand you want. Turning the rotors might be unnecessary unless they're warped or badly scored. Allan Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: So its time to put brakes on my '03 Ford Ranger. I'm 100% sure this truck was mostly driven in town (before I got it I mean) considering it needs brakes at 32,000 miles. I'm going to go the Akebono route, the amount of dust from the factory pads is awful. So my wife took it over to Meineke the other day. They quoted $180 for ceramic pads and turning the rotors. He says he can't get Akebono for a Ranger. Rock Auto says they can, $61. They also list a Wagner ceramic which I presume is what they're talking about putting on. Any opinions on Wagner ceramic pads? RockAuto lists them for $45, I don't mind an extra $16 for Akebono if its worth it but I also don't know how Meineke will howl about putting on customer provided parts. I'm sort of our of comission for working on cars right now, my body is being a fink. I get chest pains when I exert myself. The one thing the doc is pretty sure it isn't is my heart... Anyway, comments appreciated. -Curt -- 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] OT: Ranger brakes
Curt wrote: I get chest pains when I exert myself. If its not heart - I suspect a bit of overexertion in the not too distant past. Rest for a while and prolly be okay, I say. Of course, I only play a doctor on tv at 2am each morning, locally. mao ___ 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] painting
Allan Streib wrote: Then why do so many benzes have cracking and peeling clear coat? Because so many MBZ are still on the road when they are over 20 years old? 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] OT: Ranger brakes
Hi Curt, In which area of your rib cage do you get pains? Do you know which tests your doctor ran? Did you see your family doctor, an internist, or a cardiologist? None of my business, but working in the medical field for 40 years, still interested in diagnosis I guess. Sincerely, Gerry -- Curt wrote: I get chest pains when I exert myself. ___ 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] BuyMBparts
Or, America Outta Line - ;-) LarryT Does your business accept or need to accept V/MC/AE/Dis? We have the best rates 0% Interest Business loans. Visit: http://www.merchantreferralsolutions.com/A365706 -- From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 10:23 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Its America Online, what do you think it is? America Off Line. 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 ___ 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] painting
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: Allan Streib wrote: Then why do so many benzes have cracking and peeling clear coat? Because so many MBZ are still on the road when they are over 20 years old? I guess. I have a friend with a 23 year old Jeep Cherokee and the paint is original, and still looks really good. 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] BuyMBparts
Curt - Point taken , just didn't think of it as I was kinda thinking that the abbreviations were abbreviations of business names of the online parts suppliers companies that Rusty and others use in their auto parts business'. Barry In the spirit of teach a man to fish, I see these kind of questions all the time and 90% of them could be answered with a quick visit to google.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] Secret message for OK Don
You are just jealous because the voices are talking to me and not you. 1. Re: Secret message for OK Don (OK Don) Message: 1 Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:45:23 -0500 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Secret message for OK Don Enjoy! On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 5:43 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: The eagle has landed. Looks good. Thanks again -Curt -- OK Don ___ 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] Painting and looking for seats....
with? Thanks, Angelo Giaimo 1990 W126 Longbody -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/6f27709c/attachment.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 ___ 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] Secret message for OK Don
That's because you're not wearing your tin foil hat! LarryT Does your business accept or need to accept V/MC/AE/Dis? We have the best rates 0% Interest Business loans. Visit: http://www.merchantreferralsolutions.com/A365706 -- From: Robert Bigham edward_baldh...@earthlink.net Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 2:14 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Secret message for OK Don You are just jealous because the voices are talking to me and not you. 1. Re: Secret message for OK Don (OK Don) Message: 1 Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:45:23 -0500 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Secret message for OK Don Enjoy! On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 5:43 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: The eagle has landed. Looks good. Thanks again -Curt -- OK Don ___ 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] Accel pedal
So last night driving the 300SD the accel pedal was sticking/not pushing down easily. I just checked it, it looks like the little tab that is on the back of the pedal has detached from the plastic fitting that is on the metal arm. I can't tell if the little fitting should be part of the pedal itself or if the tab actually attaches to the fitting somehow. do I need to order a new one (and the buymbparts web site is not up) or can I reattach it somehow? --R ___ 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: Ranger brakes
They've got a huge wear ridge at the outside edge. I'd actually expected to replace them. I'll see another shop about the labor rate but I'd guess that Meineke is getting me for $100 labor and $80 parts. $100 labor seems fair all things considered... -Curt Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:53:19 -0400 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Ranger brakes To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: m1zl7qggpc@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ANY shop can change brake pads. Find one who's willing to order the brand you want. Turning the rotors might be unnecessary unless they're warped or badly scored. Allan Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: So its time to put brakes on my '03 Ford Ranger. I'm 100% sure this truck was mostly driven in town (before I got it I mean) considering it needs brakes at 32,000 miles. I'm going to go the Akebono route, the amount of dust from the factory pads is awful. So my wife took it over to Meineke the other day. They quoted $180 for ceramic pads and turning the rotors. He says he can't get Akebono for a Ranger. Rock Auto says they can, $61. They also list a Wagner ceramic which I presume is what they're talking about putting on. Any opinions on Wagner ceramic pads? RockAuto lists them for $45, I don't mind an extra $16 for Akebono if its worth it but I also don't know how Meineke will howl about putting on customer provided parts. I'm sort of our of comission for working on cars right now, my body is being a fink. I get chest pains when I exert myself. The one thing the doc is pretty sure it isn't is my heart... Anyway, comments appreciated. -Curt -- 1983 300D -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/e91a7dee/attachment.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] Accel pedal
Here is a pic I found of the pedal but can't tell if the little fitting is one with it. http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com/product.asp?pf_id=P30-022dept_id=5703#tab_a --R Rich Thomas wrote: So last night driving the 300SD the accel pedal was sticking/not pushing down easily. I just checked it, it looks like the little tab that is on the back of the pedal has detached from the plastic fitting that is on the metal arm. I can't tell if the little fitting should be part of the pedal itself or if the tab actually attaches to the fitting somehow. do I need to order a new one (and the buymbparts web site is not up) or can I reattach it somehow? --R ___ 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: Ranger brakes
Which is why I didn't do anything about it at first. Now its been 3 or 4 weeks and no improvement so I finally saw the doc. I've had untreated high blood pressure for awhile which got better with some weightloss and diet change but not better enough. He's got me on a BP pill which makes me wicked tired and emotional, I hate it... He says I only need to stay on it (its a beta blocker) until we get the pains figured out. I don't think its a heart thing because I'm still strong and have no pain lifting heavy things, I just can't do them fast... I've been building a new wood rack today and had no pain moving 3 8' 2x4s at a time but when I went back to the truck and forgot myself I apparently moved too quickly, by the time I got back to my work area I had to rest... Fortunately as long as I don't push on once it starts hurting the hurt goes away fast. Its still kind of scary though. -Curt Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:00:23 -0500 From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Ranger brakes To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 3485b4230910170900o17bd0e9ey9eb00fb8c3f72...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Curt wrote: I get chest pains when I exert myself. If its not heart - I suspect a bit of overexertion in the not too distant past. Rest for a while and prolly be okay, I say. Of course, I only play a doctor on tv at 2am each morning, locally. mao -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/98f6be59/attachment.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
[MBZ] 190Ds
http://wot.motortrend.com/6578733/miscellaneous/mercedes-benz-engineers-create-modern-190d-dubbed-the-190d-blueefficiency/index.html Mercedes tinkers with 190D... -- OK Don CONSERVATIVE, n. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/696f7913/attachment.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: Ranger brakes
The worst kind, from the left of my breastbone radiating on that side and down my left arm. I've been in for bloodwork and a chest x-ray neither of which showed much of anything. Next week I'm due for a stress test which I was going to push out a week because of work but he's pushing me to get in. This is my GP, he's not real worried yet but neither do we really know anything. He put me on 25mg 2xday(I think its 25) of metoprolo to bring down my BP and protect my heart I'm also supposed to take a baby asprin once a day. -Curt Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:40:19 -0400 From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Ranger brakes To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 6fe8b0a5590b47a6a411383aab6e9...@gerry Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Hi Curt, In which area of your rib cage do you get pains? Do you know which tests your doctor ran? Did you see your family doctor, an internist, or a cardiologist? None of my business, but working in the medical field for 40 years, still interested in diagnosis I guess. Sincerely, Gerry -- Curt wrote: I get chest pains when I exert myself. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/b70bfdd8/attachment.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] painting
25 year old Jeep would be '81? Is that still an AMC? Around here most 10-15 year old Cherokee and Grand Cherokees will have spots where the clearcoat has failed. I was surprised when my Dakota didn't do that, it seems like lots of Chrysler products do. -Curt Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:54:05 -0400 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] painting To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: m1vdidhpoi@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: Allan Streib wrote: Then why do so many benzes have cracking and peeling clear coat? Because so many MBZ are still on the road when they are over 20 years old? I guess. I have a friend with a 23 year old Jeep Cherokee and the paint is original, and still looks really good. Allan -- 1983 300D -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/c96bbb23/attachment.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] Painting and looking for seats....
On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:53:50 -0700 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: offered to re-shoot it as BC/CC, hence, my question. Based on what I've read and the link provided by Larry T(?), I'll be taking the BC/CC route. I note that my Dodge truck, which has (apparently) a single-stage red paint, looks quite a bit better than my neighbor's similar truck, newer, that has an obviously-failing clearcoat. I've seen a lot of scabrous clear coats out there. Yes, I have, too. The article Larry posted said BC/CC was better. In my experience, it is not. The '72 220D/8 I had was painted with a single step process and the paint was just about bulletproof. 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] Accel pedal
On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:31:30 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I just checked it, it looks like the little tab that is on the back of the pedal has detached from the plastic fitting that is on the metal arm. I can't tell if the little fitting should be part of the pedal itself or if the tab actually attaches to the fitting somehow. If I recall correctly, and if it's like a W123, the fitting is a part of the pedal. Take the pedal off the floor and the fitting off the metal arm and have a close look. You can probably see if something has been broken. do I need to order a new one (and the buymbparts web site is not up) or can I reattach it somehow? Even if the buymbparts web site is up, call Rusty: (800) 741-5252. Once you take the fitting and the pedal out, you probably can tell if the two parts can be reattached. 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] BuyMBparts
LarryT wrote: Or, America Outta Line - ;-) I thought that was the name of their billing department. 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] painting
I remember reading several years ago, the paint problem was traced to the deodorant being used by the guys doing the prep work on the cars. While leaning over them, I guess bits of dry deodorant was flaking and dropping off, and reacting to the paint when applied. How they discovered that, I have no idea. Ed 300E 2009/10/17 Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com 25 year old Jeep would be '81? Is that still an AMC? Around here most 10-15 year old Cherokee and Grand Cherokees will have spots where the clearcoat has failed. I was surprised when my Dakota didn't do that, it seems like lots of Chrysler products do. -Curt Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:54:05 -0400 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] painting To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: m1vdidhpoi@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: Allan Streib wrote: Then why do so many benzes have cracking and peeling clear coat? Because so many MBZ are still on the road when they are over 20 years old? I guess. I have a friend with a 23 year old Jeep Cherokee and the paint is original, and still looks really good. Allan -- 1983 300D -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/c96bbb23/attachment.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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/7dfd54ff/attachment.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] 190Ds
That 250 blutech might be cost prohibitive, but how much power does a 220cdi make, and were they ever sold in USA or Canada? (I'm thinking I'd want a mechanically sound drivetrain donor car for no more than $5000 or it wouldn't be feasible) 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] 190Ds
OK Don, et al. Nice, isn't it? Beautiful, but you can't have one! I'll have to be content with my 0-100kph 11.2 secs. 190DT. Bah! Humbug! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. At 02:38 PM 10/17/2009, you wrote: http://wot.motortrend.com/6578733/miscellaneous/mercedes-benz-engineers-create-modern-190d-dubbed-the-190d-blueefficiency/index.html Mercedes tinkers with 190D... OK Don ___ 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] 911s aren't this cheap, are they?
I know Targas are less valuable than coupes, but $2500??? http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1425261557.html 1976 Porsche 911 Targa MINT cheap - $2500 (Lansing) Date: 2009-10-17, 8:17AM EDT Reply to: see below I have a mint 1976 Porsche 911 Targa in white. It is excellent inside and out. High miles on the body, but the drivetrain has been rebuilt. Must sell, cash only, calls only 734-657-4351 517-316-5281 ___ 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] Why Gary doesn't like GM
http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1390491707.html 2002 Oldsmobile Alero FOR SALE. 2.2 Engine. 70,000 Miles. Gray Interior and Silver Exterior in Good condition. A/C, AM/FM Radio w/ CD player. New back Tires, Battery, Spark Plugs, Oil and Oil Filter. Car is NOT running. Timing Chain broke. I am asking 2000.00 or Best Offer. Please send all offers, questions, or for location to brelinka...@yahoo.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] painting
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: 25 year old Jeep would be '81? Is that still an AMC? It depends. Are you living in 2006? :-) I think it's an 87. So I guess it's 22 years old. Other than random dings and stone chips you'd expect on a car that age, the paint looks like new. 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] Why Gary doesn't like GM
For the extra $500 I'd take the '76 911. Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1390491707.html 2002 Oldsmobile Alero FOR SALE. 2.2 Engine. 70,000 Miles. Gray Interior and Silver Exterior in Good condition. A/C, AM/FM Radio w/ CD player. New back Tires, Battery, Spark Plugs, Oil and Oil Filter. Car is NOT running. Timing Chain broke. I am asking 2000.00 or Best Offer. Please send all offers, questions, or for location to brelinka...@yahoo.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 -- 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] 911s aren't this cheap, are they?
Hi Mitch - I'd bet it's either a scam or something's wrong he'll not talking about. He could ask 2 or 3 times that much and still be significantly below asking prices. Why would someone throw away $2500-$5000? Something's missing from this.. Mint? Doubt it. Maybe he left a 0 off? Of course, if you're close you could buy it and flip it. ;-) (if it's the real deal) Later - LarryT 74 911 Does your business accept or need to accept V/MC/AE/Dis? We have the best rates 0% Interest Business loans. Visit: http://www.merchantreferralsolutions.com/A365706 -- From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 3:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 911s aren't this cheap, are they? I know Targas are less valuable than coupes, but $2500??? http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1425261557.html 1976 Porsche 911 Targa MINT cheap - $2500 (Lansing) Date: 2009-10-17, 8:17AM EDT Reply to: see below I have a mint 1976 Porsche 911 Targa in white. It is excellent inside and out. High miles on the body, but the drivetrain has been rebuilt. Must sell, cash only, calls only 734-657-4351 517-316-5281 ___ 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] 190Ds
Fred-I agree with you. Wonder about dropping one in my 0-100km/hr 24.6 secs 240D? Dwight. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 3:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190Ds OK Don, et al. Nice, isn't it? Beautiful, but you can't have one! I'll have to be content with my 0-100kph 11.2 secs. 190DT. Bah! Humbug! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. At 02:38 PM 10/17/2009, you wrote: http://wot.motortrend.com/6578733/miscellaneous/mercedes-benz-engineers-cre ate-modern-190d-dubbed-the-190d-blueefficiency/index.html Mercedes tinkers with 190D... OK Don ___ 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] 190Ds
Mitch Haley wrote: That 250 blutech might be cost prohibitive, but how much power does a 220cdi make, and were they ever sold in USA or Canada? Never sold in the US. No idea about Canada. The article says 204HP and 368lb/ft of torque. That is the same as my E320 CDI!!! I read about that engine a while back, and they are really figuring out how to shove all that power into a small engine!! BTW, the CDI hit 100k last week! 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] painting
There was an issue with clearcoat finishes on MBs in the early 80s, if I recall. A number of cars were repainted courtesy of MB. I saw quite a few of these in Florida, as the climate accelerated the issue. Dan --- On Sat, 10/17/09, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] painting To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009, 11:50 AM relng...@aol.com writes: I've owned eight two-stage painted German cars (including the two I have now) and there is no disadvantage to this type of paint. After a disastrous start in the late '60s, the Germans know how to apply the stuff now. Then why do so many benzes have cracking and peeling clear coat? 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/0971937f/attachment.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] BuyMBparts
Barry, No worries, I was trying to not be preachy LOL, OMG, ROTFLMAO -Curt Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:57:03 -0700 From: Barry Stark barryst...@verizon.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 01ca4f53$3c2618d0$b4724a...@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt - Point taken , just didn't think of it as I was kinda thinking that the abbreviations were abbreviations of business names of the online parts suppliers companies that Rusty and others use in their auto parts business'. Barry In the spirit of teach a man to fish, I see these kind of questions all the time and 90% of them could be answered with a quick visit to google.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/404e435c/attachment.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] painting
*snicker* Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:21:59 -0400 From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] painting To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: fbc36f3b0910171221j51c41ec1x1fdb2d0d37017...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I remember reading several years ago, the paint problem was traced to the deodorant being used by the guys doing the prep work on the cars. While leaning over them, I guess bits of dry deodorant was flaking and dropping off, and reacting to the paint when applied. How they discovered that, I have no idea. Ed 300E 2009/10/17 Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com 25 year old Jeep would be '81? Is that still an AMC? Around here most 10-15 year old Cherokee and Grand Cherokees will have spots where the clearcoat has failed. I was surprised when my Dakota didn't do that, it seems like lots of Chrysler products do. -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/4d25459e/attachment.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] 190Ds
Interesting, they should do the same thing with a 240D, the numbers comparison would be more impressive. Imagine if they used a smaller engine, 48mpg should be a baseline relatively easy to beat, I don't need 205hp, I'm doing just fine with 72, if they brought it down to 100hp shouldn't mileage go up? -Curt Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:38:48 -0500 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] 190Ds To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 437bc980910171138j194474d5ibd31596a391fa...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 http://wot.motortrend.com/6578733/miscellaneous/mercedes-benz-engineers-create-modern-190d-dubbed-the-190d-blueefficiency/index.html Mercedes tinkers with 190D... -- OK Don CONSERVATIVE, n. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/e1087293/attachment.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] peeling?
Then why do so many benzes have cracking and peeling clear coat?... They don't. If you are talking about old scrap yard quality cars, that may be something else. RLE -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/5f0fa0f1/attachment.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] 911s aren't this cheap, are they?
LarryT wrote: Hi Mitch - I'd bet it's either a scam or something's wrong he'll not talking about. He could ask 2 or 3 times that much and still be significantly below asking prices. Why would someone throw away $2500-$5000? Something's missing from this.. Maybe when he says 'high miles' he means '400,000 miles', and he thinks that totally kills the value? Or maybe it's got water damage from leaking like a Targa? 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] 911s aren't this cheap, are they?
I think it'd be worth a look at leastif it's not Scammy McScammerton Bob R On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 1:46 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: LarryT wrote: Hi Mitch - I'd bet it's either a scam or something's wrong he'll not talking about. He could ask 2 or 3 times that much and still be significantly below asking prices. Why would someone throw away $2500-$5000? Something's missing from this.. Maybe when he says 'high miles' he means '400,000 miles', and he thinks that totally kills the value? Or maybe it's got water damage from leaking like a Targa? 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/fbc62463/attachment.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] paint problems
.I remember reading several years ago, the paint problem was traced to the deodorant being used by the guys doing the prep work on the cars... When my friend SJB was in the process of restoration of his 1956 Porsche Speedster and after all of the metalwork was finished ($13K), he helped the painter sand and fill the body which took quite some time. BTW, I hesitate to use the term the painter because he is a true artist and works only on worthy cars which means no insurance jobs knocking the dents out of Buicks. Porsche (mostly), Mercedes, lately some Ferraris etc. His work is usually perfect. So when the car was finally painted and left closed up in the paint booth for several days, the paint was covered (a slight exaggeration) with fisheyes. To call this a disaster was an understatement and the paint company rep was contacted. This was a catalyzed paint with no clearcoat and might have been Sikkens but I'm not sure. The paint rep took one look at the fisheyes and said he had seen this before. He said, somebody with acidic skin oil has been prepping this car. My friend admitted that he had had fisheyes show up on his at-home paint work and never knew what caused them. They had to start over with all the prep work and do it all over. From then on my friend wore gloves when touching the car before it was refinished. He never revealed what the entire process cost but what with painting it twice and the labor I thought it to be over ten grand. The color is Signal Red (correct for that year) and the interior is tan leather. In fact, the car is 100% correct. We spent five years from start to finish. I would post a couple of pictures of it but I admit not knowing how to get by the picture stripper. Or is that picture striplin? RLE -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/26dda80b/attachment.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] 190Ds
Dwight, et al. Now that would be a sleeper! You could get rid of the rear window bug-wiper. Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus. At 04:26 PM 10/17/2009, you wrote: Fred-I agree with you. Wonder about dropping one in my 0-100km/hr 24.6 secs 240D? Dwight. ___ 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: Ranger brakes
Curt Raymond wrote: Which is why I didn't do anything about it at first. Now its been 3 or 4 weeks and no improvement so I finally saw the doc. I've had untreated high blood pressure for awhile which got better with some weightloss and diet change but not better enough. He's got me on a BP pill which makes me wicked tired and emotional, I hate it... He says I only need to stay on it (its a beta blocker) until we get the pains figured out. I don't think its a heart thing because WTF is wrong with your doctor? You are right, YOU are not a doctor, he is! You should insist on a consult with a cardiologist and not be satisfied until your pain is ruled out as being cardio related. Get proactive here or you risk laying in a nice piece of furnature with you frinds remarking 'how good you look'. The GP where I worked gave me Pepto Bismo and send me back to work. Massive heart attack 2 days later, lost about a year of work (they paid me for it). My lawyer was pissed when he found out about it, clear cut gross medical neglagence. I should have retired to the Bahamas. Dumb ass that I am, I told them that only a low life would sue the company that he worked for about 20 years. 2 years later, statute of limitations runs out, they laid me off.. Sorry for the rant. Pete ___ 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] Wonko
Yes, but the meds are helping. On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 8:44 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: What? Anonymity on the web?? Are you deluded??? DPAD. The young officer thought it very odd that his captain seemed to trust and confide in his chiefs more than his wardroom, but mustang officers had their own ways. -- Tom Clancy, Clear and Present Danger. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/db7baf54/attachment.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] Painting and looking for seats....
Good to know. I need to splash some paint onto Gump this spring. She has serious dandruff of the CC, so a single topping would be great if it got rid of the flaking and itching on top clay On Oct 17, 2009, at 12:05 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:53:50 -0700 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: offered to re-shoot it as BC/CC, hence, my question. Based on what I've read and the link provided by Larry T(?), I'll be taking the BC/CC route. I note that my Dodge truck, which has (apparently) a single-stage red paint, looks quite a bit better than my neighbor's similar truck, newer, that has an obviously-failing clearcoat. I've seen a lot of scabrous clear coats out there. Yes, I have, too. The article Larry posted said BC/CC was better. In my experience, it is not. The '72 220D/8 I had was painted with a single step process and the paint was just about bulletproof. 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
Re: [MBZ] Accel pedal
I actually got my spectacles and a light and was able to see how the thing is organized, The little piece on the arm indeed is supposed to be attached to the pedal, and to get it off/on you rotate it until a little pointy end of the arm lines up with the absence of a pointy bit, and the little piece on the arm slides off. There is a little catch thingie at the bottom that holds the pedal to the floor. It seems like a fairly stupid design, hardly up to Benz engineering standards to have just a little plastic hinge to make the accel work. But their cheap enough, I guess I'll get two because the boy's car will likely fail at some point too. --R Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:31:30 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I just checked it, it looks like the little tab that is on the back of the pedal has detached from the plastic fitting that is on the metal arm. I can't tell if the little fitting should be part of the pedal itself or if the tab actually attaches to the fitting somehow. If I recall correctly, and if it's like a W123, the fitting is a part of the pedal. Take the pedal off the floor and the fitting off the metal arm and have a close look. You can probably see if something has been broken. do I need to order a new one (and the buymbparts web site is not up) or can I reattach it somehow? Even if the buymbparts web site is up, call Rusty: (800) 741-5252. Once you take the fitting and the pedal out, you probably can tell if the two parts can be reattached. 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/edcc5125/attachment.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
[MBZ] John's CDI [was Re: 190Ds]
On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:27:07 -0500 John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: BTW, the CDI hit 100k last week! How many miles did it have when you bought it? How long ago was that? 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] Pictures [was Re: paint problems]
On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:14:01 EDT relng...@aol.com wrote: I would post a couple of pictures of it but I admit not knowing how to get by the picture stripper. Or is that picture striplin? The picture process is really simple: 1. You post an email with pictures. 2. If it's over 40 kB (and most likely the pictures will put it over that), Kaleb has to review it. 3. After Kaleb approves it, the email is posted to the list with links to the locations on Kaleb's server where the pictures are. 4. Click on the links in the list email and see the pictures in your web browser. 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] paint eczema
...There was an issue with clearcoat finishes on MBs in the early 80s, if I recall. ?A number of cars were repainted courtesy of MB. ?I saw quite a few of these in Florida, as the climate accelerated the issue... It goes back farther than that. Porsche started clear coating their metallics in 1969 and it was common to see 911s and 914s after a year or so with clearcoat turned white and cracking on the horizonatal surfaces which could be 75% of the total. I doubt that Porsche paid anything since most failures back then were always customer abuse. BDTD. RLE -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/7f827a19/attachment.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] Painting and looking for seats....
On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:40:23 -0700 Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: She has serious dandruff of the CC, so a single topping would be great if it got rid of the flaking and itching on top Try Head and Shoulders; it's supposed to get rid of flaking and itching on top. :-) 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] painting
The clear peels because there is no pigment there and uv rays kill it.. Though mostly because of poor maintenance. IE waxing.. Douglas relng...@aol.com writes: I've owned eight two-stage painted German cars (including the two I have now) and there is no disadvantage to this type of paint. After a disastrous start in the late '60s, the Germans know how to apply the stuff now. Then why do so many benzes have cracking and peeling clear coat? 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] painting
DOH! Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:00:16 -0400 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] painting To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: m1hbtxhju7@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: 25 year old Jeep would be '81? Is that still an AMC? It depends. Are you living in 2006? :-) I think it's an 87. So I guess it's 22 years old. Other than random dings and stone chips you'd expect on a car that age, the paint looks like new. Allan -- 1983 300D -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/150b313b/attachment.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] 911s aren't this cheap, are they?
if it is at all as described, you need to jump all over it (or needed to have already). it does happen. guy was selling a mint grand wagoneer for $1800 on atlanta craig's recently. next day, same car was selling for $7900 with another seller. On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 4:46 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: LarryT wrote: Hi Mitch - I'd bet it's either a scam or something's wrong he'll not talking about. He could ask 2 or 3 times that much and still be significantly below asking prices. Why would someone throw away $2500-$5000? Something's missing from this.. Maybe when he says 'high miles' he means '400,000 miles', and he thinks that totally kills the value? Or maybe it's got water damage from leaking like a Targa? 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091018/ca9cf5fa/attachment.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] Why Gary doesn't like GM
that sums it up. that 2.2l ecotec was THE BEST 4 cylinder the general ever built up to that time, but the bean counters cheaped out for a few pennies and the chains were giving up the ghost on account of it. instead immediately stepping up and saying hey, we let the beancounters get us again but we'll make it right they invented that it was the customer's fault and tried to cover it up. they are zeroes and my family's long relationship with the general is over on account of it. multiply my sentiment millions of times based around 100s of similar issues and no one can be surprised that the general is now government motors. on the other side. once this issue is sorted out, that ecotec engine merits my wholehearted recommendation. as for the rest of the chassis for, say , a 2002 olds alero, i'd have to say eh, useful but mediocre On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 3:52 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1390491707.html 2002 Oldsmobile Alero FOR SALE. 2.2 Engine. 70,000 Miles. Gray Interior and Silver Exterior in Good condition. A/C, AM/FM Radio w/ CD player. New back Tires, Battery, Spark Plugs, Oil and Oil Filter. Car is NOT running. Timing Chain broke. I am asking 2000.00 or Best Offer. Please send all offers, questions, or for location to brelinka...@yahoo.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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091018/5ef17634/attachment.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] Accel pedal
It seems like a fairly stupid design, hardly up to Benz engineering standards to have just a little plastic hinge to make the accel work. And yet, they hardly ever break. I've had one in my entire fleet. And it was the sliding plastic socket, probably broken when someone floored it excessively stupidly. I glued it back together and it was fine thereafter. I've never had to replace an accelerator pedal. The metal-hinged one on my Falcon rusted away, however. Plastic in that location is not such a bad thing. -- 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
