Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1972 280SE 4.5 V8 Parts Car Runs 108 Body - $1, 850 (Franklin, NC)

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Here is some rust fix for you...
$
$
$
$$$
Apply liberally...

Look at the pics carefully... passenger door open... look at the lower sill
/ rocker panel area... see the rust through?   Complete rocker panel
replacement... and everything that it attaches to ...
I wouldn't touch it with an Obama plane load of money. [not political, just
a word visual of a couple billion dollars, cash.. big bills.]


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> Maybe the rust could be fixed?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > An honest description.  I would think the parts on this car would be
> worth the price
> >
> >
> https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/pickens-mercedes-se-45-v8-parts-car/7186347048.html
> >
> > --
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Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

> Since the drywall was soaked through...

With that amount of piss, before re-drywalling I'd consider slopping a coat of 
Killz
on all the wood that is about to be covered up.  Just as insurance.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] OT: Sharpening a lopper

[G Mann via Mercedes]

I use a mill bastard file to great success.
On the cut blade, follow the original angle of the blade grind and dress
out any nicks.
On the anvil blade, dress it as you would sharpening scissors, straight
across the anvil with a slight relief angle away from the cut surface
contact.
[That would be the contact surface where the cut blade and the anvil blade
slide across each other.]

Make all your file strokes away from the cut surfaces, so you do not leave
a file burr where the blades contact and cross. Depending on the condition
of the intersect surfaces, you may want to use a flat stone to "Polish"
them smooth.

Then, always check the bolt that keeps the two blades together... Often,
that will loosen with work, and that makes the blades not in good firm
contact. If that is the case, the cutter will "act dull" because the blades
do not shear the limb cleanly, due to having too great of a gap.
Happy trimming.

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> I use a file. The lopper blade metal is surprisingly soft.
>
> > -Original Message-
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> > Subject: [MBZ] OT: Sharpening a lopper
> >
> > I have a good quality lopper that easily cuts branches up to 1.5" but
> the blades
> > have become dull.  Is there a specific sharpening tool for this?
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Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

You really need to dump this house.

I know, the plan is three years. In three years, you're going to be doing 
this... again. Home buyers want fresh paint, fresh carpet, fresh appliances, 
fresh landscaping, etc. Do it now, sell it and be done. If property values drop 
again, you'll be waiting another several years for a rebound.

Your call.


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[MBZ] Ponton project $5,900

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/crown-point-1957-mercedes-benz-220s/7191332440.html

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Sharpening a lopper

[Scott Ritchey via Mercedes]

I use a file. The lopper blade metal is surprisingly soft.

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> Subject: [MBZ] OT: Sharpening a lopper
> 
> I have a good quality lopper that easily cuts branches up to 1.5" but the 
> blades
> have become dull.  Is there a specific sharpening tool for this?
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Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

I heard something about this and think it turns out the owner is scamming. He 
did the damage himself and has a go fund me that’s up to 48k or so. 

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> I give your bitch ass a place to when nobody else would give you a place
> to live. (that's your first hint that everybody else has a good reason for
> not renting to her)
> 
> (language alert)
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRRDbziHvxU
> 
> Twitter comments are mostly against the homeowner
> https://twitter.com/balleralert/status/1300509370372050954
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[MBZ] Stupid neighbors

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

So at Okie Acres 1 aka rental house, a dude from Shitcago just built a house on 
the lot next door. I think I already talked about how he built his privacy 
fence at least 1-2 feet on my side. Since I have been over there all the time I 
observed he had an in ground pool and the whole area is built up probably a 
good 3-5 feet higher than our side. In other words I hate to see what happens 
when we get a lot of rain. Just on our side of the property line is a drainage 
swell that drains water toward the road from the back side of the peppery that 
comes down the hill from his side. It’s uphill that direction anyway before he 
built up his back yard. His fence is built right in the middle of this swell. 
Today I discovered he has a 500 gallon propane tank installed right up next to 
my fence. Per code it must be located at least 10 feet away from any building 
or property line. 

I think tomorrow, or next time I see the guy, I’m going to point this out as 
well as the fence issue and kindly give him the opportunity to take care of it. 
If he does not then I will go ahead and call code enforcement on his ass. 

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[MBZ] I got high and wrote this ad

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3166202526983736/

--FT
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Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

I give your bitch ass a place to when nobody else would give you a place
to live. (that's your first hint that everybody else has a good reason for
not renting to her)

(language alert)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRRDbziHvxU

Twitter comments are mostly against the homeowner
https://twitter.com/balleralert/status/1300509370372050954

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Sharpening a lopper

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

I use  a whetstone with medium grit on one,side & fine on the other side &
sharpen it by hand. Used to watch my grandfather use a whetstone on his
scythe

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Sharpening a lopper

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Use a 3/8” round grinding stone on a rotary tool and touch it up

--FT
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> I have a good quality lopper that easily cuts branches up to 1.5" but the
> blades have become dull.  Is there a specific sharpening tool for this?
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1972 280SE 4.5 V8 Parts Car Runs 108 Body - $1, 850 (Franklin, NC)

[Peter Frederick via Mercedes]

"Anything can be fixed"

Not rust on a W108/109 unless you replace all the sheet metal.  Russian steel, 
well known for being horrible.  Rusted badly even in Germany.
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Re: [MBZ] Nail gun

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

You need longer than 1.5”. 3/4 + 1/2 is 1 1/4 so that means there is only 1/4” 
into studs  Go with 2”

--FT
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> Went and got the 2 in 1 nail gun at HF. It said it does some sort of staples 
> and well as Brad nails. Anyway I got 1.5” brad nails to go with it. Holy heck 
> it makes the job of attaching trim so easy. Last time I was using a hammer 
> and small finish nails. That was a PIA to do. 
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[MBZ] OT: Sharpening a lopper

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I have a good quality lopper that easily cuts branches up to 1.5" but the
blades have become dull.  Is there a specific sharpening tool for this?
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1972 280SE 4.5 V8 Parts Car Runs 108 Body - $1, 850 (Franklin, NC)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Anything can be fixed.

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> Maybe the rust could be fixed?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Sep 6, 2020, at 11:28 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > An honest description.  I would think the parts on this car would be
> worth the price
> >
> >
> https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/pickens-mercedes-se-45-v8-parts-car/7186347048.html
> >
> > --
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Re: [MBZ] Like Beer?

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Especially Budweiser.  I don't get it/

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> There is  no accounting for taste.
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
> On Sun, Sep 6, 2020, 2:57 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
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> wrote:
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> > This guy apparently does:
> >
> >
> >
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> > <
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Re: [MBZ] FLAPS alternator options (non-MB)

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

>Finally got the MF-er out.

Yay!

Rick


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Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

 
>We went so far as to talk to our real estate attorney and look at some 
>contracts


 A retired co-worker has several rental properties. He screens his tenants, 
however he never meets them. When he shows up at a property, they only know he 
is the handyman/property manager. He has his attorney handle ALL the paperwork 
and details. His tenants sign the lease at the attorney's office. Signing at 
the attorney's office sends a subtle, but firm hint that he means business. 
Having SWMBO handle things makes it look to prospective tenants that she is a 
pushover, no matter how mean and tough you two think she can be. 


And never, ever befriend your tenants. 

  
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Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

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Yep

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[MBZ] Nail gun

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Went and got the 2 in 1 nail gun at HF. It said it does some sort of staples 
and well as Brad nails. Anyway I got 1.5” brad nails to go with it. Holy heck 
it makes the job of attaching trim so easy. Last time I was using a hammer and 
small finish nails. That was a PIA to do. 

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Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

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https://www.netflix.com/title/60026600?preventIntent=true


Rick
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Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

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Well considering I’m about 6k in that is what has been happening. 

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> 
> On Sun, September 6, 2020 7:38 pm, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> In about 3 years we are looking to sell.
>> 
> 
> Hopefully you will have remediated the damage by then.
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Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

After we cut out the drywall we might just do that to the studs. It had to be a 
massive amount of piss as in they just let their dogs pee in there for the last 
3 years constantly. 

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> On Sep 6, 2020, at 6:47 PM, G Mann via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> Kaleb,
> Have you tried using baking soda to take away the smell?
> Since the drywall was soaked through, the amount of dog piss had to be
> huge.  I would suggest you lay a good layer of baking soda in the studs and
> across the floor and any area you can get it to stay... walk away for a
> couple days and let the baking soda do it's work. I've found it to be
> pretty amazing stuff at absorbing odors. Been using it for some years as an
> additive in cat litter boxes and it sucks the cat piss smell right up.
> 
> Also, it's cheap... once it works, brush and vacuum it up... maybe pack
> some into the wall studs before you put the new drywall in...
> 
>> On Sun, Sep 6, 2020 at 4:39 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Yea the plan is the rent it again. In about 3 years we are looking to
>> sell.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Sep 6, 2020, at 2:07 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Are you still planning to rent again?
>>> 
>>> Your stories have pretty much convinced me I never want to be a landlord.
>>> Max Dillon
>>> Charleston SC
>>> 
>>> Sep 5, 2020 9:59:27 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com>:
>>> 
 We are way too far down the rabbit hole for that.  We are sitting at
>> about $6k in materials so far. We need to get a fence guy out to quote
>> repairing the wood privacy fence their dogs destroyed. Need to get a window
>> guy out to quote replacing nearly every screen in the house. Some screens
>> are just tore up or missing and can easily has the screen replaced. Others
>> the frames are completely missing for some reason.
 
 I should check my coverage with USAA. It is specific rental property
>> coverage and I know it covers loss of rent during claims, I wonder if it
>> covers damage caused by renters.
 
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> 
> Greek lightning.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

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On Sun, September 6, 2020 7:38 pm, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>  In about 3 years we are looking to sell.
>

Hopefully you will have remediated the damage by then.

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Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Kaleb,
Have you tried using baking soda to take away the smell?
Since the drywall was soaked through, the amount of dog piss had to be
huge.  I would suggest you lay a good layer of baking soda in the studs and
across the floor and any area you can get it to stay... walk away for a
couple days and let the baking soda do it's work. I've found it to be
pretty amazing stuff at absorbing odors. Been using it for some years as an
additive in cat litter boxes and it sucks the cat piss smell right up.

Also, it's cheap... once it works, brush and vacuum it up... maybe pack
some into the wall studs before you put the new drywall in...

On Sun, Sep 6, 2020 at 4:39 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> Yea the plan is the rent it again. In about 3 years we are looking to
> sell.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 6, 2020, at 2:07 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Are you still planning to rent again?
> >
> > Your stories have pretty much convinced me I never want to be a landlord.
> > Max Dillon
> > Charleston SC
> >
> > Sep 5, 2020 9:59:27 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>:
> >
> >> We are way too far down the rabbit hole for that.  We are sitting at
> about $6k in materials so far. We need to get a fence guy out to quote
> repairing the wood privacy fence their dogs destroyed. Need to get a window
> guy out to quote replacing nearly every screen in the house. Some screens
> are just tore up or missing and can easily has the screen replaced. Others
> the frames are completely missing for some reason.
> >>
> >> I should check my coverage with USAA. It is specific rental property
> coverage and I know it covers loss of rent during claims, I wonder if it
> covers damage caused by renters.
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
>  On Sep 5, 2020, at 8:42 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Greek lightning.
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Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Yea the plan is the rent it again. In about 3 years we are looking to sell. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 6, 2020, at 2:07 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Are you still planning to rent again?
> 
> Your stories have pretty much convinced me I never want to be a landlord.
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
> 
> Sep 5, 2020 9:59:27 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes :
> 
>> We are way too far down the rabbit hole for that.  We are sitting at about 
>> $6k in materials so far. We need to get a fence guy out to quote repairing 
>> the wood privacy fence their dogs destroyed. Need to get a window guy out to 
>> quote replacing nearly every screen in the house. Some screens are just tore 
>> up or missing and can easily has the screen replaced. Others the frames are 
>> completely missing for some reason.
>> 
>> I should check my coverage with USAA. It is specific rental property 
>> coverage and I know it covers loss of rent during claims, I wonder if it 
>> covers damage caused by renters.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Sep 5, 2020, at 8:42 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes 
  wrote:
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>>> Greek lightning.
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1972 280SE 4.5 V8 Parts Car Runs 108 Body - $1, 850 (Franklin, NC)

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Maybe the rust could be fixed?

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> On Sep 6, 2020, at 11:28 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> An honest description.  I would think the parts on this car would be worth 
> the price
> 
> https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/pickens-mercedes-se-45-v8-parts-car/7186347048.html
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Re: [MBZ] Kaleb! - Road Trip

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Exactly 

--FT
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> On Sep 6, 2020, at 6:33 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> On Sun, September 6, 2020 5:42 pm, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/d/irving-1979-mercedes-300cd-2dr-di
>> esel/7191129693.html
> 
> 
> It was family owned for 42 years, then the seller bought it in 2020 and
> restored it in Oklahoma for a daily driver. Now offered on BAT for the
> first time with No Reserve...
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Re: [MBZ] Kaleb! - Road Trip

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On Sun, September 6, 2020 5:42 pm, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/d/irving-1979-mercedes-300cd-2dr-di
> esel/7191129693.html


It was family owned for 42 years, then the seller bought it in 2020 and
restored it in Oklahoma for a daily driver. Now offered on BAT for the
first time with No Reserve...

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Re: [MBZ] Kaleb! - Road Trip

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Nice 

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> On Sep 6, 2020, at 4:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/d/irving-1979-mercedes-300cd-2dr-diesel/7191129693.html
> 
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[MBZ] Kaleb! - Road Trip

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/d/irving-1979-mercedes-300cd-2dr-diesel/7191129693.html

-D
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Re: [MBZ] New S-class. Looks like a Hyundai

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Floyd’s lawyer buddy’s S430 (W220) I had for a short tie was very much that. 
Pleather (pointed out with great disdain by my youngest son the first time he 
got into the car) along with a design that was soulless coupled with major 
league nanny electronics all added up to something I didn’t enjoy. It wasn’t a 
bad ride and I didn’t have any issues with it, but it just didn’t do anything 
for me.

I was lucky that I got a smoking deal on it or I would have lost some major 
coin when I sold it.

-D

> On Sep 6, 2020, at 5:03 PM, Clay via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> The W220 I drove for a few years was on par with upper end Hyundaia-eh owned 
> by SWMBA.  Hers was new, mine a few years old.  Same plastics, same very thin 
> leather, same look and feel, same fabric linings.  Not sure how reliable the 
> korean electronics were, as that car sold at five years old.  I do know there 
> were electronic failings covered by warrantee on the Benz, with the cluster 
> replaced as well as switches and controls prior to my ownership.  After 15 
> years of care, that S class had less value than a junk yard runner did.
> 
> clay 
> 
> 
> 1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
> 2014 ‘yota Highlander - Haggis
> 
> retired models-
> 1986 SDL - Polei
> 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
> 1982 SD - Allen
> 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
> 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
> 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sep 5, 2020, at 1:56 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Last Kia I drove felt like I was sitting in a coke can. Tinny and
>> insubstantial.
>> 
>> Agree on the styling but I'd certainly expect better build quality for
>> the price of an MB. No?
>> 
>> Allan
>> 
>> 
>> Clay via Mercedes  writes:
>> 
>>> S class has looked like korean car for the past two decades.  Kia cost a 
>>> bunch less and you get the same quality build and fitment
>>> 
>>> clay 
>>> 
>>> “I think it’s time we stopped  our cringing embarrassment about our 
>>> history, about our traditions, and about our culture, and we stop this 
>>> general bout of self-recrimination and wetness.”
>>> 
>>> B. Johnson
>>> 01/09/2020
>>> 
 On Sep 5, 2020, at 7:23 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 And in order to drive it you can’t shave for 3 days
 
 And if you ride in the back you have to look like Nancy Pelosi 
 
 https://youtu.be/-4zsY28t76k
 
 --FT
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1972 280SE 4.5 V8 Parts Car Runs 108 Body - $1, 850 (Franklin, NC)

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

GREEN!!!




...carpets, brown seats and door cards.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Sun, Sep 6, 2020 at 12:28 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> An honest description.  I would think the parts on this car would be
> worth the price
>
>
> https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/pickens-mercedes-se-45-v8-parts-car/7186347048.html
>
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Re: [MBZ] New S-class. Looks like a Hyundai

[Clay via Mercedes]

The W220 I drove for a few years was on par with upper end Hyundaia-eh owned by 
SWMBA.  Hers was new, mine a few years old.  Same plastics, same very thin 
leather, same look and feel, same fabric linings.  Not sure how reliable the 
korean electronics were, as that car sold at five years old.  I do know there 
were electronic failings covered by warrantee on the Benz, with the cluster 
replaced as well as switches and controls prior to my ownership.  After 15 
years of care, that S class had less value than a junk yard runner did.

clay 


1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
2014 ‘yota Highlander - Haggis

retired models-
1986 SDL - Polei
2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
1982 SD - Allen
1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers








> On Sep 5, 2020, at 1:56 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Last Kia I drove felt like I was sitting in a coke can. Tinny and
> insubstantial.
> 
> Agree on the styling but I'd certainly expect better build quality for
> the price of an MB. No?
> 
> Allan
> 
> 
> Clay via Mercedes  writes:
> 
>> S class has looked like korean car for the past two decades.  Kia cost a 
>> bunch less and you get the same quality build and fitment
>> 
>> clay 
>> 
>> “I think it’s time we stopped  our cringing embarrassment about our history, 
>> about our traditions, and about our culture, and we stop this general bout 
>> of self-recrimination and wetness.”
>> 
>> B. Johnson
>> 01/09/2020
>> 
>>> On Sep 5, 2020, at 7:23 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> And in order to drive it you can’t shave for 3 days
>>> 
>>> And if you ride in the back you have to look like Nancy Pelosi 
>>> 
>>> https://youtu.be/-4zsY28t76k
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> Sent from iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

When we were preparing to sell our former home we considered keeping it and 
renting it, as rentals are in high demand in this area and command some pretty 
decent prices. We would only be about six blocks away, so that would be a plus. 
We went so far as to talk to our real estate attorney and look at some 
contracts. One thing we noticed was an addendum that was on the rental contract 
his other clients used that gave us 30 days after the renter vacated the 
property to assess any damages. It also made mediation mandatory - that is, if 
we found damages we go to a mediator and they decide what damages we incurred. 
The renter would be bound to settle up - no court involved.

He said most of his clients were pleased with the arrangement and it made 
things get resolved a lot quicker, not to mention it cost a lot less to recover 
since there were no attorneys involved.

He also said he recommended no pets of any kind. The contract he used had an 
eviction notice built into it if the renter was discovered to have pets on the 
property.

I will say that one of our neighbors who is currently working in CA has been 
renting their house for over four years now. Their approach is to only rent to 
military. While you may have some short timers who have to bail because orders 
change or they go TDY, they’re good tenants, pay on time (housing allowance) 
and if there are any shenanigans you simply call their CO and let them know 
you’re unhappy. And there are always more behind the last one, so turnover is 
good.

Ultimately, the effort would have fallen at my feet, and I just didn’t want to 
deal with it. So we sold the place and I’m glad we did.

-D

> On Sep 6, 2020, at 3:38 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> It's like a script for a movie. I'm laughing but also feel bad for Kaleb.
> 
> Really it's normally not that bad. Biggest thing is to never allow
> pets. They can do so much damage in the worst case.
> 
> There's always the chance you get the tenant from hell though. That's
> why it's an investment: there's risk and hopefully some reward in
> return.
> 
> Allan
> 
> 
> Max Dillon via Mercedes  writes:
> 
>> Are you still planning to rent again?
>> 
>> Your stories have pretty much convinced me I never want to be a landlord.
>> Max Dillon
>> Charleston SC
>> 
>> Sep 5, 2020 9:59:27 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes :
>> 
>>> We are way too far down the rabbit hole for that.  We are sitting at about 
>>> $6k in materials so far. We need to get a fence guy out to quote repairing 
>>> the wood privacy fence their dogs destroyed. Need to get a window guy out 
>>> to quote replacing nearly every screen in the house. Some screens are just 
>>> tore up or missing and can easily has the screen replaced. Others the 
>>> frames are completely missing for some reason.
>>> 
>>> I should check my coverage with USAA. It is specific rental property 
>>> coverage and I know it covers loss of rent during claims, I wonder if it 
>>> covers damage caused by renters.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Sep 5, 2020, at 8:42 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 Greek lightning.
 
 Rick
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Re: [MBZ] Like Beer?

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

There is  no accounting for taste.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Sun, Sep 6, 2020, 2:57 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
wrote:

> This guy apparently does:
>
>
> https://www.propertypanorama.com/4707-Lucerne-Lakes-Boulevard-102-Lake-Worth-FL-33467/unbranded?fbclid=IwAR0mA_Tl9PkGiGP2Qzb3EKdh-OwOtf46cYOFAd1FXdCWjv9PHtaNnjubtAM
> <
> https://www.propertypanorama.com/4707-Lucerne-Lakes-Boulevard-102-Lake-Worth-FL-33467/unbranded?fbclid=IwAR0mA_Tl9PkGiGP2Qzb3EKdh-OwOtf46cYOFAd1FXdCWjv9PHtaNnjubtAM
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Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

It's like a script for a movie. I'm laughing but also feel bad for Kaleb.

Really it's normally not that bad. Biggest thing is to never allow
pets. They can do so much damage in the worst case.

There's always the chance you get the tenant from hell though. That's
why it's an investment: there's risk and hopefully some reward in
return.

Allan


Max Dillon via Mercedes  writes:

> Are you still planning to rent again?
>
> Your stories have pretty much convinced me I never want to be a landlord.
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
>
> Sep 5, 2020 9:59:27 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes :
>
>> We are way too far down the rabbit hole for that.  We are sitting at about 
>> $6k in materials so far. We need to get a fence guy out to quote repairing 
>> the wood privacy fence their dogs destroyed. Need to get a window guy out to 
>> quote replacing nearly every screen in the house. Some screens are just tore 
>> up or missing and can easily has the screen replaced. Others the frames are 
>> completely missing for some reason.
>> 
>> I should check my coverage with USAA. It is specific rental property 
>> coverage and I know it covers loss of rent during claims, I wonder if it 
>> covers damage caused by renters.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Sep 5, 2020, at 8:42 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Greek lightning.
>>> 
>>> Rick

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Re: [MBZ] FLAPS alternator options (non-MB)

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Finally got the MF-er out. I did have to unbolt the right side motor
mount bracket, yank the engine forward as far as I could and it barely
squeezed out.

Off to Autozone to have it tested (pretty sure it's bad, I measured just
barely 12V on a freshly charged battery with engine running and
headlights on, so I hope that's the problem) and pick up a replacement.

I really am just hoping to maybe get another year or so out of the car,
so I'll probably get the cheapest one.

Allan


Allan Streib  writes:

> Yep that's similar. This is a 2003 with 2.0l Zetec.
>
> Already removed/relocated coolant reservoir, PS fluid reservoir, and
> misc wiring and hoses. In the video I watched, that was enough, so I'm
> guessing that I just haven't hit upon the exact angle that will get it
> to clear the bracket.
>
> I'll be trying to watch some other videos tonight. Apparently others
> have had success removing it from underneath, through the wheel well,
> with wheel and liner removed.
>
>
> Rick Knoble via Mercedes  writes:
>
>> I was working on a 2005 Focus with the 2.? Eco something engine. The
>> alternator was wedged between the engine and the firewall. I had to
>> unbolt the motor mount and pry the engine over to get it out. Might
>> have had to remove some other stuff in the too. It was a while
>> ago. I've given up trying to leave things in place and "work around
>> it". If it's in the way, it's outta here.
>>
>>
>> Rick
>>
>> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>> Sent: September 5, 2020 9:04 PM
>> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>> Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>> Cc: astr...@indiana.edu
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] FLAPS alternator options (non-MB)
>>
>> I've considered it, the motor mount bolts are easily accessible, but I
>> don't think that will help in this case because everything that's
>> causing my problem will move with the engine. But I might try it, if
>> nothing else I might get a better angle to grab onto the thing.
>>
>> Allan
>>
>> Rick Knoble via Mercedes  writes:
>>
>>> Unbolt the motor mount and shift the engine over.
>>>
>>> Big fun.
>>>
>>> Rick

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Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Are you still planning to rent again?

Your stories have pretty much convinced me I never want to be a landlord.
Max Dillon
Charleston SC

Sep 5, 2020 9:59:27 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes :

> We are way too far down the rabbit hole for that.  We are sitting at about 
> $6k in materials so far. We need to get a fence guy out to quote repairing 
> the wood privacy fence their dogs destroyed. Need to get a window guy out to 
> quote replacing nearly every screen in the house. Some screens are just tore 
> up or missing and can easily has the screen replaced. Others the frames are 
> completely missing for some reason.
> 
> I should check my coverage with USAA. It is specific rental property coverage 
> and I know it covers loss of rent during claims, I wonder if it covers damage 
> caused by renters.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> wrote:
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>> Greek lightning.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Having kids is not worth it

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

That's what I was thinking.
Max Dillon
Charleston SC

Sep 5, 2020 9:01:29 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes :

> Lear:
> If she must teem,
> Create her child of spleen, that it may live
> And be a thwart disnatur'd torment to her!
> Let it stamp wrinkles in her brow of youth,
> With cadent tears fret channels in her cheeks,
> Turn all her mother's pains and benefits
> To laughter and contempt, that she may feel
> How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is
> To have a thankless child!
> King Lear Act 1, scene 4, 281–289
> 
> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 8:48 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> Mine help out for the most part, at least my youngest does. That’s because
>> he knows when he needs help I’ll return the favor in kind. The eldest?
>> Forget it.
>> 
>> Not a lot you can do at this point.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Sep 5, 2020, at 8:43 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> You sacrifice for your kids growing up, making sure they are well taken
>> care of. Help then anytime they need help. When you are working your ass
>> off for a month on a house that renters tore up, they can’t be bothered to
>> help.
>>> 
>>> BTW got the pergo done in the bathroom. Just have to put all the trim
>> down. Hopefully the utility room goes smooth tomorrow.
>>> 
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[MBZ] Like Beer?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

This guy apparently does:

https://www.propertypanorama.com/4707-Lucerne-Lakes-Boulevard-102-Lake-Worth-FL-33467/unbranded?fbclid=IwAR0mA_Tl9PkGiGP2Qzb3EKdh-OwOtf46cYOFAd1FXdCWjv9PHtaNnjubtAM
 


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Re: [MBZ] FLAPS alternator options (non-MB)

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Used?When my '98 Jetta was nearing the end of its life I couldn't stomach 
putting in a $400(!) new alternator. It wanted a 120a unit and reman was not 
available.

I found a used one for $50. It gave 2 years of service, when it expired I 
decided it wasn't worth replacing and got a new car.
-Curt

On Saturday, September 5, 2020, 4:42:59 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 Oldest boy's Focus needs an alternator.

Autozone has three options: Duralast new for $201, Duralast reman for
$151, Valucraft reman $101.

First two have a lifetime warranty, the latter has a one-year warranty.

"Difficult installation" is noted. I have reviewed several YouTube
videos, it seems like a tight fit but otherwise not terrible.

The car is on its last legs mostly due to rust. Every time something
else goes wrong I debate just driving it to the scrapper. However it's
paid for, insurance is cheap, and it still starts and runs very well.

What say you all?

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Re: [MBZ] Cheap Poos project Replacement cost for all 5 cylinders approximately $1, 600.

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Pretend it's a coupe and drive it for 5 years until it becomes an "antique".

On Sun, Sep 6, 2020 at 12:23 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/southport-slk-230/7190971206.html
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Re: [MBZ] CRACKHEAD ALERT The car have not been driven since 2005. The body is not in the best of condition

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Probably hopes someone will offer $3k for the engine.

On Sun, Sep 6, 2020 at 12:18 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

>
> 1975 Mercedes-Benz - $6,000(Charleston)
>
>
> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-1975-mercedes-benz/7191199838.html
>
> 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL. 125702 original miles. Two door hard top and
> soft top. The car have not been driven since 2005. The body is not in
> the best of condition. The engine have not been crank since 2005. When
> last driven it ran great. Very poor gas mileage. 4.5 L V-8. This would
> make a great restoration project. For someone who has a similar car this
> could provide you with many hard to find parts. The engine alone is
> worth about $3 K. The car has no accident history
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[MBZ] Mercedes 1972 280SE 4.5 V8 Parts Car Runs 108 Body - $1, 850 (Franklin, NC)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

An honest description.  I would think the parts on this car would be 
worth the price


https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/pickens-mercedes-se-45-v8-parts-car/7186347048.html

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[MBZ] Cheap Poos project Replacement cost for all 5 cylinders approximately $1, 600.

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/southport-slk-230/7190971206.html

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[MBZ] METH HEAD ALERT!!!! This is what the Clean title Says....., A Gazelle By Classic Motor Cars, Miami, Florida

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Meth is prevalent in rural communities


   1929 Mercedes Benz Convertable - $15,500(Inman, South Carolina)

https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/inman-1929-mercedes-benz-convertable/7191080077.html-- 



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[MBZ] CRACKHEAD ALERT The car have not been driven since 2005. The body is not in the best of condition

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

   1975 Mercedes-Benz - $6,000(Charleston)

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-1975-mercedes-benz/7191199838.html

1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL. 125702 original miles. Two door hard top and 
soft top. The car have not been driven since 2005. The body is not in 
the best of condition. The engine have not been crank since 2005. When 
last driven it ran great. Very poor gas mileage. 4.5 L V-8. This would 
make a great restoration project. For someone who has a similar car this 
could provide you with many hard to find parts. The engine alone is 
worth about $3 K. The car has no accident history


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Re: [MBZ] So, after my Mercedes got wrecked...

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Could probably get that with a salvage title

--FT

On 9/5/20 11:37 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:

1:57 ...ouch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOWn1WSYhVQ

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Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q XIII

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

Thanks. It wasn’t painful actually which is surprising. Would have never known 
if it wasn’t for the slight redness in my eye!

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> On Sep 4, 2020, at 11:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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> 
> Glad you healed, Dimitri. I once thrashed around in my sleep and literally
> punched myself in the eye, scratching the cornea. It was incredibly
> painful, but after treatment it healed very rapidly. Hope your recovery
> experience is similar.
> 
>> On Fri, Sep 4, 2020, 11:11 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Sorry about your eye. Fortunately most minor eye injuries heal within
>> 24-48 hours. Wear hearing protection too, hearing loss/tinnitus doesn't
>> heal ever.
>> 
>> 
>> Rick
>> 
>> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>> Sent: September 4, 2020 2:00 PM
>> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>> Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>> Cc: dsereta...@yahoo.com
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q XIII
>> 
>> But but  but I worked so hard to get the 300D 2.5 ready on time! I even
>> got a metal shard in my eye from grinding rust which I had to have removed
>> by an ophthalmologist today!
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> We have postponed this year's Q originally scheduled for Sept 12. Let's
>>> hope the world is safer by next May and we can have a spring Q.
>>> It has been a tough decision but this seems advisable in our current
>> world.
>>> Stay tuned as we might figure out a virtual Q.
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q XIII

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

Yes never again without safety glasses. Lesson learned!!

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> On Sep 5, 2020, at 3:43 PM, G Mann via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> Never hit the on switch of a grinder without good safety glasses in
> place... unless you want to walk your seeing eye dog with a white cane with
> a red tip
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 2:56 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Ouch!  Been there done that, but the emergency room doctor fixed me up.
>> Max Dillon
>> Charleston SC
>> 
>> Sep 4, 2020 3:00:15 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com>:
>> 
>>> But but  but I worked so hard to get the 300D 2.5 ready on time! I even
>> got a metal shard in my eye from grinding rust which I had to have removed
>> by an ophthalmologist today!
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Sep 4, 2020, at 2:00 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 We have postponed this year's Q originally scheduled for Sept 12. Let's
 hope the world is safer by next May and we can have a spring Q.
 It has been a tough decision but this seems advisable in our current
>> world.
 Stay tuned as we might figure out a virtual Q.
 
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