Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap airless paint sprayers
I too have an airless sprayer and it works well enough for some jobs, bought it to paint the lounge but it's too messy for indoor use, unless you cover everything you don't want painted. Ended up that I made the missus paint the lounge with a brush because of the rough texture on the walls we could not use a roller. I did use the airless thingy to spray my shed and as long as you water down the paint so it runs through the machine, it made that job real easy and quick. Hendrik who is making sure that people are paying attention by sometimes not writing a 'who is' Dan Penoff wrote: Mine was not the kind that slings paint, it was a teal sprayer. I think I paid a little under $100 for it. No hoses, all self-contained. I believe it used some sort of vibrating or reciprocating arrangement to run the pump portion, hence the noise level. It was like an electric razor on steroids to give you an idea of the noise it made. Very difficult to control the paint flow, and using a latex paint I found it to have a really poor pattern in that the droplets it sprayed were quite large. I bought it to do a number of closet doors that I didn't want to brush, but the results were so poor I ended up redoing them with a brush Dan ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Beemer Dude seems depressed
On Sep 23, 2011 9:06 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2614059196.html With all those new parts that is a great deal on one of the best cars BMW ever made, the E34 ( although I 'd rather have the big six). 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap airless paint sprayers
I have this thing that is a long handle with a roller thar you use like a syringe. You suck paint up into the handle, then compress it as you go, feeding paint to the roller. Haven't used it in some time, but it was fairly effective. Lots of cleanup to do with all the bits and pieces, however. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Sep 24, 2011, at 1:31 AM, Scott and Gwen Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: I second the roller that holds paint in the handle, kind of like a big syringe. I think they are about $20 and work very well for large areas. In addition to reducing trips to the paint bucket, the long handle lets you reach almost anything without a ladder (and that really speeds things up). -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 6:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap airless paint sprayers My cousin has a roller handle with a pump and suction hose, you manually stroke it to bring more paint up to the roller. I'm sure it was cheaper than a Power Painter, and assume there'd be less splatter from a roller than from an airless sprayer. On the E420, was that the one that was parked for some time, and you want to sell? If the problem was self healing, it'll probably continue to get better with usage and M-1. Mitch. Craig wrote: I need to paint the insides of the walls from which we removed the asbestos contaminated sheetrock. I have been thinking about one of those cheap airless paint sprayers that works by slinging the paint off a rotating scroll part. IIRC, Wagner makes one. Are those any good? Is there a better alternative? ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Beemer Dude seems depressed
I think I would be having the crackhead mechanic arrested for stealing my converter if I was him. Sounds like a sweet deal for a Beemer nut. Mike On Sep 24, 2011 12:06 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2614059196.html --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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap airless paint sprayers
That's more like it. Bob R Who is paying attention On Sep 23, 2011 11:16 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: I too have an airless sprayer and it works well enough for some jobs, bought it to paint the lounge but it's too messy for indoor use, unless you cover everything you don't want painted. Ended up that I made the missus paint the lounge with a brush because of the rough texture on the walls we could not use a roller. I did use the airless thingy to spray my shed and as long as you water down the paint so it runs through the machine, it made that job real easy and quick. Hendrik who is making sure that people are paying attention by sometimes not writing a 'who is' Dan Penoff wrote: Mine was not the kind that slings paint, it was a teal sprayer. I think I paid a little under $100 for it. No hoses, all self-contained. I believe it used some sort of vibrating or reciprocating arrangement to run the pump portion, hence the noise level. It was like an electric razor on steroids to give you an idea of the noise it made. Very difficult to control the paint flow, and using a latex paint I found it to have a really poor pattern in that the droplets it sprayed were quite large. I bought it to do a number of closet doors that I didn't want to brush, but the results were so poor I ended up redoing them with a brush Dan ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] A paint roller won't do ...
Thanks to all who suggested paint rollers that suck up paint into the handle. Those would work well if we were painting a normal wall. As I said in my original post, however, I need to paint the INSIDES of the walls from which we removed the asbestos contaminated sheetrock. [emphasis added] I need to paint around the exposed 2x4s and in all the nooks and crannies, encapsulating whatever asbestos fibers are left. I think Dan's suggestion, I have used the rental bulk sprayers, and they are, without question, the only way to go when painting large areas. It requires more prep work, but you can cover a far greater area in much less time. is what I will explore. Thank you for the information that the paint slingers are not worth the bother. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300SEL W109
Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Hi guys, As some of you already know, last week I picked up a 1967 300SEL thats been sitting since the late 1980s. I've modernized my website and started a blog about my work on this (and other) cars that some of you might be interested in. http://www.jaimekop.com/ Enjoy, Jaime ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Looks like a lot of fun! Max -- Max, Charleston SC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A paint roller won't do ...
The best thing about the rental bulk sprayers is that they can cover a very large area in a short time. A couple of caveats: They use a LOT of paint You have to move quickly, or you will put down a gallon of paint in a very small area Once you get the hang of it things go very rapidly. Just find a place you can practice a couple of shots and you'll be good to go. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Sep 24, 2011, at 11:24 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: Thanks to all who suggested paint rollers that suck up paint into the handle. Those would work well if we were painting a normal wall. As I said in my original post, however, I need to paint the INSIDES of the walls from which we removed the asbestos contaminated sheetrock. [emphasis added] I need to paint around the exposed 2x4s and in all the nooks and crannies, encapsulating whatever asbestos fibers are left. I think Dan's suggestion, I have used the rental bulk sprayers, and they are, without question, the only way to go when painting large areas. It requires more prep work, but you can cover a far greater area in much less time. is what I will explore. Thank you for the information that the paint slingers are not worth the bother. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap airless paint sprayers
I too have an airless sprayer and it works well enough for some jobs, bought it to paint the lounge but it's too messy for indoor use, unless you cover everything you don't want painted. When we painted the kitchen, part w/popcorn ceiling, I made a deal with my wife. She prepped, I painted. I used the airless. I think it took me 20 minutes, whereas she spent a couple of days cleaning and masking. She was not happy to see how fast the airless sprayer went, her first exposure to one! (Typical Wagner suck-from-a-bucket type.) They're also excellent at laying on paint that you're going to brush out. I have a buzzer type that I got at a garage sale, but I've never used it. Looks noisy! The Wagner is the typical high-pressure diaphragm hydraulic pump. -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A paint roller won't do ...
Craig, In your instance, a rental of an airless paint rig makes sense I think. The type I have is almost like a car wash in output. The paint comes out of the nozzle at 1200 psi, it covers ever possible nook and cranny, which in your case of doing the interior of a wall would work well I think, Just lay down plastic tarp, tape the edges down tight to cover the entire floor area, do the same for walls. Over spray isn't much of a problem with the airless paint guns. I own two and application is so precise and focused on outside work I seldom even tape off, unless it's a window. Most rental yards have them, a days rent isn't to bad considering the quick results you get with them. Suit up, mask up, spray and return. You are done. It's as easy as washing your car,, only with paint. I imagine you want to drape the entire area with plastic and seal it off to contain any asbestos fibers that might be floating around anyway, right? Grant... On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 8:24 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: Thanks to all who suggested paint rollers that suck up paint into the handle. Those would work well if we were painting a normal wall. As I said in my original post, however, I need to paint the INSIDES of the walls from which we removed the asbestos contaminated sheetrock. [emphasis added] I need to paint around the exposed 2x4s and in all the nooks and crannies, encapsulating whatever asbestos fibers are left. I think Dan's suggestion, I have used the rental bulk sprayers, and they are, without question, the only way to go when painting large areas. It requires more prep work, but you can cover a far greater area in much less time. is what I will explore. Thank you for the information that the paint slingers are not worth the bother. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300SEL W109
Wow! Nice website too! To me, the 109 and the pre-1970 SLs are the sexiest postwar MBs. I appreciate your efforts to save a classic. Hi guys, As some of you already know, last week I picked up a 1967 300SEL thats been sitting since the late 1980s. I've modernized my website and started a blog about my work on this (and other) cars that some of you might be interested in. http://www.jaimekop.com/ Enjoy, Jaime ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] To those who wonder why I don't answer on the list.
I ask a question and the answers are posted to the site to help both the List members and me. Why clutter the list with thanks and follow-ups to more clutter up the list? I thank the people who answer personally. It’s hard enough to filter through the list with all the “Off topic” stuff as it is. I have had more than one list of which consisted of 15 entries and not one was related to cars or MB’s. If I’m off base, I apologize. I was a member of the OLD list where ther was no off topics so I'm a little spoiled. Sorry Walt Lasher Seattle W140 Penny Stock Jumping 3000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4e7e190ac933d73e082st01vuc ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300SEL W109
Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com writes: As some of you already know, last week I picked up a 1967 300SEL thats been sitting since the late 1980s. Looks like a nice find... -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300SEL W109
Dieselhead wrote: Wow! Nice website too! To me, the 109 and the pre-1970 SLs are the sexiest postwar MBs. I appreciate your efforts to save a classic. This style isn't bad either. How hard is it to find uncracked ivory steering wheels? http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2612119878.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300SEL W109
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: How hard is it to find uncracked ivory steering wheels? I have one that's close. It has surface cracks where the center supports join the rim, but no separations on the rim. Could be filled with bondo or similar. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] CL three pedal W123
2.3 gasser, euro lights/bumpers http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2605515848.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300SEL W109
There used to be a guy I knew who restored the ivory steering wheels for VWs. it wasn't that expensive and it looked very nice. I have seen DIY instructions for it as well... Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 2:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SEL W109 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: How hard is it to find uncracked ivory steering wheels? I have one that's close. It has surface cracks where the center supports join the rim, but no separations on the rim. Could be filled with bondo or similar. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] To those who wonder why I don't answer on the list.
What was the old list with no off topics? I bet it was boring Sent from my iPhone On Sep 24, 2011, at 5:51 PM, W140 w...@juno.com wrote: I ask a question and the answers are posted to the site to help both the List members and me. Why clutter the list with thanks and follow-ups to more clutter up the list? I thank the people who answer personally. It’s hard enough to filter through the list with all the “Off topic” stuff as it is. I have had more than one list of which consisted of 15 entries and not one was related to cars or MB’s. If I’m off base, I apologize. I was a member of the OLD list where ther was no off topics so I'm a little spoiled. Sorry Walt Lasher Seattle W140 Penny Stock Jumping 3000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4e7e190ac933d73e082st01vuc ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 190d tranny update
Swapped out the tranny witha known good one, well it was good last time I drove the car it came out of. Took about 4 hours start to finish. It's buttoned up ready to test drive. Does go forward and back so will see what happens. Seems this tranny might need that spring upgrade seemed to have too soft of a 2 3 shift iirc Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Gump update
She is off to the crusher Monday. I am parting with her for all of $300, but I get to keep the bundt wheels I redid with the new tires. Maybe I can get a wee bit more cash if I find somebody in need of wheels with new tires. I had a little luck getting her parted out and made another $300 or so in engine parts. The rest of the spare parts shelves will be posted on CL so I can make an investment in another tri star some day clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and runs and runs 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT rental sprayers
The best thing about the rental bulk sprayers is that they can cover a very large area in a short time. A couple of caveats: They use a LOT of paint You have to move quickly, or you will put down a gallon of paint in a very small area Once you get the hang of it things, go very rapidly. Just find a place you can practice a couple of shots and you'll be good to go All so true. I rented an airless sprayer a few years back to re-stain my front fence which was about 70 feet long. Of course I had little idea about what I was doing but knew I wasn't going do it with a brush. I'll bet I used two gallons of stain but the fence was well and truly covered along with a bit on me. The application may have taken 15 minutes but the cleanup of the equipment took far longer. The rental place made it plain that if they had to do any cleaning I was going to pay plenty for their work. RLE ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] barn find
...Hi guys, As some of you already know, last week I picked up a 1967 300SEL thats been sitting since the late 1980s. I've modernized my website and started a blog about my work on this (and other) cars that some of you might be interested in. http://www.jaimekop.com/ Enjoy, Jaime... The resurrection of an older car (that is worth the cost and time) is a lot of fun, certainly equalling the pride of the finished product when it's done. It's a whole lot different than buying an already restored car which may not quite meet your standards anyway. These projects always end up taking more time (and money) than originally thought but a big mistake is corner cutting which will be regretted later. Your new website looks really good and makes me wish I had the knowledge and patience to create one somewhere near that good. I looked at the old site again and stumbled across the tale of Alvaro's Porsche Targa buy. What year is that car? Roger E. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] To those who wonder why I don't answer on the list.
If you recall, the what's his names list was categorized as to diesels, gassers, 116's, 123's, 124' ansd so on -- and general -- and banned, i.e. temporarily kicked off. I understand Marshall was on banned for a while. On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 4:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: What was the old list with no off topics? I bet it was boring -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CL three pedal W123
I came very close to buying such a thing when I bought my 240D. Probably should at least have gone and looked at it. -Curt Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:50:10 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] CL three pedal W123 Message-ID: 4e7e2662.4050...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed 2.3 gasser, euro lights/bumpers http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2605515848.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: Chicago
I know we have some Chi-town residents on here. There might be an opportunity for me in Chicago, wondering what people think of it. I'm a New Englander for sure but my current job has a lot of things about it that piss me off and I'm thinking half a decade in the midwest might do me good. Gimmie the good and the bad in a condensed version. -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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 70, Issue 132
--- On Sat, 9/24/11, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: From: mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 70, Issue 132 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011, 5:18 PM Send Mercedes mailing list submissions to mercedes@okiebenz.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com You can reach the person managing the list at mercedes-ow...@okiebenz.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Mercedes digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: OT: Cheap airless paint sprayers (Bob Rentfro) 2. A paint roller won't do ... (Craig) 3. Re: 300SEL W109 (Max Dillon) 4. Re: A paint roller won't do ... (Dan Penoff) 5. Re: OT: Cheap airless paint sprayers (Jim Cathey) 6. Re: A paint roller won't do ... (G Mann) 7. Re: 300SEL W109 (Dieselhead) 8. To those who wonder why I don't answer on the list. (W140) 9. Re: 300SEL W109 (Allan Streib) 10. Re: 300SEL W109 (Mitch Haley) 11. Re: 300SEL W109 (Allan Streib) 12. CL three pedal W123 (Mitch Haley) 13. Re: 300SEL W109 (LWB250) 14. Re: To those who wonder why I don't answer on the list. (Kaleb C. Striplin) 15. 190d tranny update (Kaleb C. Striplin) -- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:04:20 -0700 From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap airless paint sprayers Message-ID: CAKOy=fXm61X=iq5caavpqbxai7+s_r_g6fyesuyh-1ghwmt...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 That's more like it. Bob R Who is paying attention On Sep 23, 2011 11:16 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: I too have an airless sprayer and it works well enough for some jobs, bought it to paint the lounge but it's too messy for indoor use, unless you cover everything you don't want painted. Ended up that I made the missus paint the lounge with a brush because of the rough texture on the walls we could not use a roller. I did use the airless thingy to spray my shed and as long as you water down the paint so it runs through the machine, it made that job real easy and quick. Hendrik who is making sure that people are paying attention by sometimes not writing a 'who is' Dan Penoff wrote: Mine was not the kind that slings paint, it was a teal sprayer. I think I paid a little under $100 for it. No hoses, all self-contained. I believe it used some sort of vibrating or reciprocating arrangement to run the pump portion, hence the noise level. It was like an electric razor on steroids to give you an idea of the noise it made. Very difficult to control the paint flow, and using a latex paint I found it to have a really poor pattern in that the droplets it sprayed were quite large. I bought it to do a number of closet doors that I didn't want to brush, but the results were so poor I ended up redoing them with a brush Dan ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Message: 2 Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:24:56 -0600 From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] A paint roller won't do ... Message-ID: 20110924092456.60f95568.diese...@pisquared.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Thanks to all who suggested paint rollers that suck up paint into the handle. Those would work well if we were painting a normal wall. As I said in my original post, however, I need to paint the INSIDES of the walls from which we removed the asbestos contaminated sheetrock. [emphasis added] I need to paint around the exposed 2x4s and in all the nooks and crannies, encapsulating whatever asbestos fibers are left. I think Dan's suggestion, I have used the rental bulk sprayers, and they are, without question, the only way to go when painting large areas. It requires more prep work, but you can cover a far greater area in much less time. is what I will explore. Thank you for the information that the paint slingers are not worth the bother. Craig -- Message: 3 Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:41:26 -0400 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SEL W109 Message-ID:
[MBZ] Whoops!
Sorry about that folks, don't wake from a nap and immediately email! Fumble fingers strikes again. -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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
Where in Chicago? Understand that Chicago proper is not that big, but the Tri-State area, as it's known, is probably the size of Rhode Island. To traverse it from north to south can easily take over two hours or more on a day with good traffic. Literally hundreds of little incorporated towns that each have their own atmosphere, way of life, etc. You can get big city or rural life within a fairly small range, depending on where you need to be for work. I don't think the climate is going to be significantly different. Cost of living will probably be lower, depending on where you want to land. Good Midwestern work ethic, lots of good people, relatively safe in most places and easy to get around unless you're living in the city. Before anyone can comment more specifically, you're going to have to come up with some details... Dan (former Midwesterner/Cheesehead/Hoosier) From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:34 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Chicago I know we have some Chi-town residents on here. There might be an opportunity for me in Chicago, wondering what people think of it. I'm a New Englander for sure but my current job has a lot of things about it that piss me off and I'm thinking half a decade in the midwest might do me good. Gimmie the good and the bad in a condensed version. -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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Daughter's new car
Went to pick up the 83 300TD today. Drove home about 100 miles without any problems. Now just need to start on the little issues. Vacuum problems, a replacement window motor for the left rear door, check on what is needed on the sunroof and most important look at the front brakes. One side seems to be in need of a caliper and hose as it isn't releasing right. That of course means two calipers and hoses as well as Akibonos? at the very least. Those seem to be the most important things. Later I will probably need to look at the condition of the suspension front and rear. The engine seems to be good though slow to accelerate. It's possible that the turbo is dragging. I'll know more when I hook up a gauge and take it for a drive. Manfred ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] To those who wonder why I don't answer on the list.
Those were the lists at Richarde Sexton's mbz.org Web site. They continue to be archived there. Marshall lurked on the original Banned list, IIRC, but left due to the naughty language. The problem with the narrow subject lists was that there were too many people, myself included, who had interests and cars that spanned multiple lists, and it made it difficult at times to keep things straight as well as having limited traffic due to the narrow subject matter. They were never boring, it's just that traffic could be sporadic at times due to the limited number of members. The Veteran's list still exists on Kleb's site, but I haven't seen traffic on it in months. Dan (one of the original Banned members) From: Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] To those who wonder why I don't answer on the list. If you recall, the what's his names list was categorized as to diesels, gassers, 116's, 123's, 124' ansd so on -- and general -- and banned, i.e. temporarily kicked off. I understand Marshall was on banned for a while. On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 4:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: What was the old list with no off topics? I bet it was boring -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Daughter's new car
I'm betting the window regulator rather than the motor. I'll also bet the banjo bolt is clogged, at the very least. Did you check the cap on the ALDA to see if someone has messed with it. I never assume the previous owned had a clue. It saves me a lot of aggravation and almost always proves me right. Dave SoCal 82 240D 84 300TD (Euro) 85 300TD (Cali) On Sep 24, 2011, at 4:12 PM, M G wrote: Went to pick up the 83 300TD today. Drove home about 100 miles without any problems. Now just need to start on the little issues. Vacuum problems, a replacement window motor for the left rear door, check on what is needed on the sunroof and most important look at the front brakes. One side seems to be in need of a caliper and hose as it isn't releasing right. That of course means two calipers and hoses as well as Akibonos? at the very least. Those seem to be the most important things. Later I will probably need to look at the condition of the suspension front and rear. The engine seems to be good though slow to accelerate. It's possible that the turbo is dragging. I'll know more when I hook up a gauge and take it for a drive. Manfred ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
The job is in the west loop. Little place you may have heard of, Harpo Studios... -Curt Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:09:54 -0700 (PDT) From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago Message-ID: 1316905794.34221.yahoomail...@web65712.mail.ac4.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Where in Chicago? Understand that Chicago proper is not that big, but the Tri-State area, as it's known, is probably the size of Rhode Island. To traverse it from north to south can easily take over two hours or more on a day with good traffic. Literally hundreds of little incorporated towns that each have their own atmosphere, way of life, etc. You can get big city or rural life within a fairly small range, depending on where you need to be for work. I don't think the climate is going to be significantly different. ?Cost of living will probably be lower, depending on where you want to land. Good Midwestern work ethic, lots of good people, relatively safe in most places and easy to get around unless you're living in the city. Before anyone can comment more specifically, you're going to have to come up with some details... Dan (former Midwesterner/Cheesehead/Hoosier) From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:34 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Chicago I know we have some Chi-town residents on here. There might be an opportunity for me in Chicago, wondering what people think of it. I'm a New Englander for sure but my current job has a lot of things about it that piss me off and I'm thinking half a decade in the midwest might do me good. Gimmie the good and the bad in a condensed version. -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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
Curt Raymond wrote: I know we have some Chi-town residents on here. There might be an opportunity for me in Chicago, wondering what people think of it. I'm a New Englander for sure but my current job has a lot of things about it that piss me off and I'm thinking half a decade in the midwest might do me good. Heh. Chicago is probably one of the least mid-west of any mid-west cities. Though Denver is a contender. It should ease the culture shock anyway. -- Philip ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
Transportation by 4 wheel vehicle SUCKS as most interstates are frequently parkerstates. Plan to use public transportation unless your job is in a far suburb (= more than 20-30 mi from downtown) as parking garages downtown are upwards of $14-28 per day. Some suburbs have very crappy parking that can cost $30-60/month to park your car. Housing prices in some suburbs are very overpriced along with fairly high taxes. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (316,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 9/24/2011 5:34 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I know we have some Chi-town residents on here. There might be an opportunity for me in Chicago, wondering what people think of it. I'm a New Englander for sure but my current job has a lot of things about it that piss me off and I'm thinking half a decade in the midwest might do me good. Gimmie the good and the bad in a condensed version. -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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300SEL W109
If you buy it, I have a nice set of bumpers for it I'd like to sell. This style isn't bad either. How hard is it to find uncracked ivory steering wheels? http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2612119878.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] To those who wonder why I don't answer on the list.
I think Walt is talking about the Dickarde list. Or maybe the original Mercedes Veterans list. What was the old list with no off topics? I bet it was boring ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
So in other words Chicago sucks Sent from my iPhone On Sep 24, 2011, at 7:22 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Transportation by 4 wheel vehicle SUCKS as most interstates are frequently parkerstates. Plan to use public transportation unless your job is in a far suburb (= more than 20-30 mi from downtown) as parking garages downtown are upwards of $14-28 per day. Some suburbs have very crappy parking that can cost $30-60/month to park your car. Housing prices in some suburbs are very overpriced along with fairly high taxes. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (316,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 9/24/2011 5:34 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I know we have some Chi-town residents on here. There might be an opportunity for me in Chicago, wondering what people think of it. I'm a New Englander for sure but my current job has a lot of things about it that piss me off and I'm thinking half a decade in the midwest might do me good. Gimmie the good and the bad in a condensed version. -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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Daughter's new car
w123wa...@gmail.com wrote: I'm betting the window regulator rather than the motor. I'll also bet the banjo bolt is clogged, at the very least. Did you check the cap on the ALDA to see if someone has messed with it. I never assume the previous owned had a clue. It saves me a lot of aggravation and almost always proves me right. Dave SoCal 82 240D 84 300TD (Euro) 85 300TD (Cali) On Sep 24, 2011, at 4:12 PM, M G wrote: Went to pick up the 83 300TD today. Drove home about 100 miles without any problems. Now just need to start on the little issues. Vacuum problems, a replacement window motor for the left rear door, check on what is needed on the sunroof and most important look at the front brakes. One side seems to be in need of a caliper and hose as it isn't releasing right. That of course means two calipers and hoses as well as Akibonos? at the very least. Those seem to be the most important things. Later I will probably need to look at the condition of the suspension front and rear. The engine seems to be good though slow to accelerate. It's possible that the turbo is dragging. I'll know more when I hook up a gauge and take it for a drive. Manfred ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Tell us more! Color, rust, price, seller, records... Once I get my wagon back on the road, and get the Infiniti sorted, I'm sorely tempted to invest in another project. Max -- Max, Charleston SC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
For west loop, you want to study the CTA train maps and Metra train maps. You might very likely live North and West from where you would work. There are some downtown areas being refurbished, but in general, you will find living in most of CHicago proper, much like living in NYC or Baston. Tough place to own a car. Many carless people are quite happy without. Lots of activities near the lakefront. Lots of interesting things/business/places in Chicago proper. From Aurora in you mostly want to stay north of the BNSF Mainland, until West of Cicero. You want to stay out of Cicero. If you take a job, or interview, the locals will make suggestions as to where you might live. http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/maps/cta_Train_Map_-_April_2011.pdf http://metrarail.com/content/metra/en/home/maps_schedules/metra_system_map.html I know we have some Chi-town residents on here. There might be an opportunity for me in Chicago, wondering what people think of it. I'm a New Englander for sure but my current job has a lot of things about it that piss me off and I'm thinking half a decade in the midwest might do me good. Gimmie the good and the bad in a condensed version. -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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
Only if you want a car there. same as any big city. So in other words Chicago sucks ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
Or if you just don't like your organized crime 'The Chicago Way'. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pension-0925-20110925,0,4585188.story http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2009-03-22/news/0903210227_1_aig-mayor-richard-daley-bonuses http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-09-18/news/ct-met-kass-0918-20110918_1_solyndra-loan-guarantee-obama-fundraisers-obama-white-house Dieselhead wrote: Only if you want a car there. same as any big city. So in other words Chicago sucks ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] To those who wonder why I don't answer on the list.
I was on mbz.org's diesel and vets lists, I don't recall them being strictly off-topic verbotten but perhaps they just tended to be. Allan LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes: Those were the lists at Richarde Sexton's mbz.org Web site. They continue to be archived there. Marshall lurked on the original Banned list, IIRC, but left due to the naughty language. The problem with the narrow subject lists was that there were too many people, myself included, who had interests and cars that spanned multiple lists, and it made it difficult at times to keep things straight as well as having limited traffic due to the narrow subject matter. They were never boring, it's just that traffic could be sporadic at times due to the limited number of members. The Veteran's list still exists on Kleb's site, but I haven't seen traffic on it in months. Dan (one of the original Banned members) -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: Gimmie the good and the bad in a condensed version. I lived there for a while. Don't plan to again. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
Short term at least I intend to live very close to work, I've been commuting 57 miles each way for a year, 55 miles each way for 5 years before that and 45 miles each way for 3 years before that. I'm ready for a shorter commute. Overpriced housing means different things to different people. In 2006 I paid $180k for a 900sqft house on 1/4 acre, how does that compare? Of course a similar house is now available for half... -Curt Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:22:04 -0500 From: Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago Message-ID: 4e7e742c.8030...@gulseth.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Transportation by 4 wheel vehicle SUCKS as most interstates are frequently parkerstates. Plan to use public transportation unless your job is in a far suburb (= more than 20-30 mi from downtown) as parking garages downtown are upwards of $14-28 per day. Some suburbs have very crappy parking that can cost $30-60/month to park your car. Housing prices in some suburbs are very overpriced along with fairly high taxes. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (316,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 9/24/2011 5:34 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I know we have some Chi-town residents on here. There might be an opportunity for me in Chicago, wondering what people think of it. I'm a New Englander for sure but my current job has a lot of things about it that piss me off and I'm thinking half a decade in the midwest might do me good. Gimmie the good and the bad in a condensed version. -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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
Luther wrote: Transportation by 4 wheel vehicle SUCKS... You moved? From Oak Park to Forest Park? Oh... big move - maybe 6 blocks... 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
Curt wrote: I know we have some Chi-town residents on here. I grew up in Oak Park - Luther just moved from Oak Park. Oak Park is a very nice close-in town and an easy commute via public transit to West Loop, I would think. I'm sure you can find good housing within walking distance if you wanted - even rent for 5 years. There are bad areas, for sure, but most of the suburban areas all have their character differences but are nice, even Cicero which Dieselhead poo-poo's - I agree with him, but... there are nice areas even there, really. I live far northwest at the fringe of suburbia so I don't know anything about close-in - I just always like trips to town every 5 years and am amazed at how cosmopolitan most areas are these days. My neighbor's son just completed a degree in cinema and lived in that general area - I will ask him this week about living in that area. There is always lots of stuff happening if you live in town like in a neighborhood near Harpo. Plus, lots happening in suburbia. When you come for interview, Luther, me, Rick, ds will meet you at the nation's best hot dog place far west from Harpo in River Grove - google Gene Jude's voted #1 in nation as reported by HuffPo. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
Last time I was there 4 or 5 yr ago, landing at OHare the pilot says, The temperature is minus 15F and the wind is 25 knots from the southwest. A nice balmy day. If you are working for Okra, you might want to have a nice solid contract. The Okra network, whatever it is called, has fewer viewers than Algore's network if you can imagine that. I can't imagine that will go on very long. And when Obama gets shown the door, she will be in mourning. On the other hand, the upside is that there are some good pizza joints around that town. Aren't there any opportunities in places where it is a bit warmer? --R On 9/24/11 6:34 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I know we have some Chi-town residents on here. There might be an opportunity for me in Chicago, wondering what people think of it. I'm a New Englander for sure but my current job has a lot of things about it that piss me off and I'm thinking half a decade in the midwest might do me good. Gimmie the good and the bad in a condensed version. -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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] To those who wonder why I don't answer on the list.
I've been off and on the list since the server was in Canada. It seems to have evolved from a strictly Mercedes repair and discussion list into a DIY list where you can get info about nearly anything from well informed members. The OT submissions seems to be the glue that holds the list together when it isn't discussing various Mercedes subjects. My two cents, Gerry '83 300D '83 240D --- From: Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com If you recall, the what's his names list was categorized as to diesels, gassers, 116's, 123's, 124' ansd so on -- and general -- and banned, i.e. temporarily kicked off. I understand Marshall was on banned for a while. On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 4:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: What was the old list with no off topics? I bet it was boring -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1410 / Virus Database: 1520/3916 - Release Date: 09/24/11 ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT rental sprayers
On the presumption you are using water based paint [most are in todays
market] try this.
Fill a 5 gallon plastic pail with plain water, add a bit of dish soap, any
time you stop spraying drop the spray handle into the bucket. While you are
doing other stuff, the paint is soaking off the outside of the rig. When you
are done painting scrub the spray nozzle and handle with a nylon brush in
the soapy water. Drop the pickup tube into the 5 gallon bucket and [outside
of course] spray soapy water through the rig until it stops spraying paint
and starts spraying clean water. Change the soapy water to clean fresh
water and flush the system with that. There is a material you can buy that
preserves the paint gun [keeps it from rusting etc] I can't remember the
name of it just now [old timers disease I suppose] but if you ask your paint
supply store about it, I'm betting they know it and carry it. Run some of
that through the pump/sprayer/lines as a final rinse and your rental yard
will love you. Takes longer to type all this than it does to do it. I
always use this procedure with my airless rigs [I have two] and never have a
problem. All the airless pumps use a diaphram style pumping system so you
won't hurt it with water or soapy water. for that matter I use one of my
airless rigs to paint trucks and large equipment with automotive type
paint... clean up by running thinner through the lines and nozzle.. same
cleanup system.. different type paint. {fyi,, it takes a special nozzle size
and type to spray automotive paint}
HTH, Happy painting.
Grant...
On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 3:03 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
The best thing about the rental bulk sprayers is that they can cover
a very large area in a short time.
A couple of caveats:
They use a LOT of paint
You have to move quickly, or you will put down a gallon of paint in a
very
small area
Once you get the hang of it things, go very rapidly. Just find a place
you
can practice a couple of shots and you'll be good to go
All so true. I rented an airless sprayer a few years back to re-stain my
front fence which was about 70 feet long. Of course I had little idea about
what I was doing but knew I wasn't going do it with a brush. I'll bet I
used
two gallons of stain but the fence was well and truly covered along with a
bit on me. The application may have taken 15 minutes but the cleanup of the
equipment took far longer. The rental place made it plain that if they had
to
do any cleaning I was going to pay plenty for their work.
RLE
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Re: [MBZ] Daughter's new car
Your buyer will surface... '73 450SL for $6k nearby, or a 108, that's what I'm thinking about. Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Like a big sedan? --R On 9/24/11 9:21 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Tell us more! Color, rust, price, seller, records... Once I get my wagon back on the road, and get the Infiniti sorted, I'm sorely tempted to invest in another project. Max -- Max, Charleston SC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Max, Charleston SC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
On Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:04:52 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: If you are working for Okra, you might want to have a nice solid contract. The Okra network, whatever it is called, has fewer viewers than Algore's network if you can imagine that. I can't imagine that will go on very long. And when Obama gets shown the door, she will be in mourning. Okra? Algore's network? Aren't there any opportunities in places where it is a bit warmer? You forget, he is from Maine. Chicago is likely to be warmer. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
Exactly 6 blocks 1 north and 5 west. Cut $75/mo off our rent and added wood floors, a dining room, large kitchen, and a pantry the size of our old kitchen. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 9/24/2011 9:36 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Luther wrote: Transportation by 4 wheel vehicle SUCKS... You moved? From Oak Park to Forest Park? Oh... big move - maybe 6 blocks... 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
