Re: [MBZ] 123 part search
Could a R107 strap work? ( not knowing, since I have not needed to do those straps). From my PnP scrounging tours, the check straps for w115, 116, 123 and 126 all looked very much alike. I did not get to scrounge many coupes. I do recall the w124 had different sort of check strap than earlier. clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. > On Aug 13, 2021, at 7:47 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >> I realize the coupe door is longer, so I wonder how much that 114mm >> translates into door swing? > > Also heavier. I suspect that this is a greater factor than the swing. > > -- Jim ___ http://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] Martha....
You ought to enter Dimitri. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Aug 13, 2021, 7:12 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://pebble.hagerty.com/video/watch-car-detailing-and-preparation-for-the-pebble-beach-concours/?fbclid=IwAR0A8RPl0tX6fV9u-rf5vNLa9fLITCiGv4IDxtRhqfXuXlsSB1nfMzjpFTc_aem_AcJUONdP1I8CKWL4uEXuHaj1LKUjcSB5EIn3xwtxeRScoe6z62FvYmTocQQj9lw18b2K3C7Z9wC5R_AMCMuEupo6yFZnewSIhwQw6nQYtnIbuBVjWGPDj0bOFq0gbrwgfks > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://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 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] Martha....
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Re: [MBZ] 123 part search
Good idea! Be sure the old one doesn’t have a failed strap, that is, the two captive metal balls that have the spring between them. That’s another failure mode for these as well. The peened metal that holds one of the balls captive in the strap can fail, and the ball pops out into the door cavity. -D > On Aug 13, 2021, at 4:15 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks curt but I think we will skipwelding. Might try to rebuild old one > or buy 100 & fit 114mm strap to new check. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > CHOWDAHQ 14 on Sept 12. > >> On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 8:43 PM Curt Raymond wrote: >> >> 14mm is about half an inch although I don't suppose the precise length >> matters all that much. Somebody that was good with a welder should be able >> to cut a sedan version and add half an inch of strap steel. A TIG welder >> would be best for fine control and minimal splatter but I could >> (eventually) probably make one with my MIG setup. >> >> -Curt >> >> On Thursday, August 12, 2021, 5:37:14 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> >> I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe. They are >> different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch) >> Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it today. >> Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm. >> Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried all the >> major sources. >> TIA >> Dwight >> >> Dwight E. Giles Jr. >> 1982 300CD >> 2005 E320 4matic >> Wickford RI >> ___ >> http://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 > > 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 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] If you don't have the money don't call - 2008 GL450 - 201k miles - $6, 990
Duel sunroof is kind of like fighting trousers. https://youtu.be/0iRTB-FTMdk Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 12, 2021 9:43:12 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Duel sunroof sunroofs > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2008-mercedes-benz-gl-class-gl/7364742121.html > ___ > http://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 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] 123 part search
Thanks curt but I think we will skipwelding. Might try to rebuild old one or buy 100 & fit 114mm strap to new check. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI CHOWDAHQ 14 on Sept 12. On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 8:43 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > 14mm is about half an inch although I don't suppose the precise length > matters all that much. Somebody that was good with a welder should be able > to cut a sedan version and add half an inch of strap steel. A TIG welder > would be best for fine control and minimal splatter but I could > (eventually) probably make one with my MIG setup. > > -Curt > > On Thursday, August 12, 2021, 5:37:14 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe. They are > different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch) > Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it today. > Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm. > Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried all the > major sources. > TIA > Dwight > > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD > 2005 E320 4matic > Wickford RI > ___ > http://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 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] w123 door check strap
Thanks I looked on eBay yesterday & couldn't find as o did before. Will look again. CHOWDAHQ 14 on Sept. 11. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Aug 13, 2021, 10:28 AM Ronald Courcy via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > FYI. There are several 114mm w123 (new) door check straps listed on ebay > right now for less than $120 delivered. > > From: Mercedes on behalf of > mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com > Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:07 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 189, Issue 67 > > 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: 123 part search (Dwight Giles) >2. Re: 123 part search (Curt Raymond) >3. 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750 (Allan Streib) >4. If you don't have the money don't call - 2008 GL450 - 201k > miles - $6,990 (Allan Streib) >5. Re: 123 part search (Dimitri Seretakis) >6. Re: Roof Rack Idea Old Benzes (Dimitri Seretakis) >7. Re: 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750 (Rick Knoble) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:41:38 -0400 > From: Dwight Giles > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 part search > Message-ID: > 6qkf0ltl87cdoczhmbkxsf+wdu...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Yes. Gotta love the classic Center. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 7:29 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Perfect example of MB stepping up and building new parts that were > > previously NLA. > > > > And they say MB doesn?t care?. > > > > On Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 6:07 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > Yes rare. Classic center said they just remade some. It is for a friend > > of > > > mine. Mine was changed when I bought it. > > > > > > Dwight Giles Jr. > > > Wickford RI > > > > > > On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 5:56 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > > I did some digging and only came up with the OE part. You can find it > > at > > > a > > > > number of the RevParts sellers for under $250.00, but I don?t see any > > > > alternatives. > > > > > > > > Sorry. > > > > > > > > If it?s any consolation they?re trading on eBay for upwards of $350 > for > > > > the uninitiated. > > > > > > > > I would say to bite the bullet and buy an OE one and move on. I?m > > > > surprised they?re still available considering the relatively small > > > > application base. > > > > > > > > -D > > > > > > > > > On Aug 12, 2021, at 5:31 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe. They are > > > > > different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. > (ouch) > > > > > Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it > > today. > > > > > Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is > 100mm. > > > > > Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried > > all > > > > the > > > > > major sources. > > > > > TIA > > > > > Dwight > > > > > > > > > > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > > > > > 1982 300CD > > > > > 2005 E320 4matic > > > > > Wickford RI > > > > > ___ > > > > > http://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 > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > -- > > Jaime Kopchinski > > http://www.jaimekop.com/ > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >
Re: [MBZ] w123 door check strap
MY rusty old 300TD (79) door check straps responded nicely to cleaning and new grease, at least for the stamped version. Several of the cast metal style actually broke from metal fatigue (technically damage accumulation). -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: Friday, August 13, 2021 11:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] w123 door check strap Now you're talking. Buy NOS and replace the grease with some manufactured in this century. Mitch. On 2021-08-13 10:26, Ronald Courcy via Mercedes wrote: > FYI. There are several 114mm w123 (new) door check straps listed on > ebay right now for less than $120 delivered. > ___ http://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 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] 2002 S430 - 103k miles - $6,850
Good color combo IMO. I could live without the chromed wheels. https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2002-mercedes-s430/7365087923.html Allan ___ http://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] Great color combo 2005 Mercedes Benz E500 V8 - $4, 900 (St.Augustine) price FIRM
Claret, or reminiscent of strawberry (original gullwing color) On Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 9:26 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A little high for the miles but looks decent > > > https://staugustine.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-augustine-2005-mercedes-benz-e500/7364713571.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://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 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] w123 door check strap
I would highly advise anyone buying a replacement door check that they grease it liberally with a high quality grease (I use the pink Mobil1 stuff) before installing it. -D > On Aug 13, 2021, at 11:35 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Now you're talking. > Buy NOS and replace the grease with some manufactured in this century. > Mitch. > >> On 2021-08-13 10:26, Ronald Courcy via Mercedes wrote: >> FYI. There are several 114mm w123 (new) door check straps listed on >> ebay right now for less than $120 delivered. >> > > ___ > http://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 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] 123 part search
You need the wider sweep to better get in and out. Longer door = less angle to open, meaning it has to angle out farther to allow easy egress/ingress. Having owned one of these as well as an R129 I can attest to the need for the wider sweep. -D Sent from my iPad > On Aug 13, 2021, at 11:30 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does anybody, for example South Carolina Floyd, have a 123 coupe and a 123 > sedan/wagon handy? > If so, what's the angular difference between the fully opened doors, and why > would the larger door need a wider sweep angle, other than to whack nearby > parked cars with? > > >> On 2021-08-13 11:20, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> >> I also wonder if you couldn’t use a sedan version and just have a >> limited door swing. I realize the coupe door is longer, so I wonder >> how much that 114mm translates into door swing? > > ___ > http://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 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] 123 part search
> I realize the coupe door is longer, so I wonder how much that 114mm > translates into door swing? Also heavier. I suspect that this is a greater factor than the swing. -- Jim ___ http://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] w123 door check strap
Now you're talking. Buy NOS and replace the grease with some manufactured in this century. Mitch. On 2021-08-13 10:26, Ronald Courcy via Mercedes wrote: FYI. There are several 114mm w123 (new) door check straps listed on ebay right now for less than $120 delivered. ___ http://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] 123 part search
Does anybody, for example South Carolina Floyd, have a 123 coupe and a 123 sedan/wagon handy? If so, what's the angular difference between the fully opened doors, and why would the larger door need a wider sweep angle, other than to whack nearby parked cars with? On 2021-08-13 11:20, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I also wonder if you couldn’t use a sedan version and just have a limited door swing. I realize the coupe door is longer, so I wonder how much that 114mm translates into door swing? ___ http://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] 123 part search
I was thinking the same thing, I don't think 1/2" is going to translate into a whole lot less door swing... -Curt On Friday, August 13, 2021, 11:20:57 AM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Typically the “balls” that support the roller wear out or fall out, preventing the roller from moving along the slide. They can also freeze in place, preventing the door from being opened/closed. I also wonder if you couldn’t use a sedan version and just have a limited door swing. I realize the coupe door is longer, so I wonder how much that 114mm translates into door swing? -D > On Aug 13, 2021, at 11:02 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > My thoughts exactly, Curt. If there is no real difference apart from length, > it ought to be reasonably easy to add some metal. > Did Dwight ever say what was wrong with the original? Maybe it could be > repaired? > > > > On 12/08/2021 7:43 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >> 14mm is about half an inch although I don't suppose the precise length >>matters all that much. Somebody that was good with a welder should be able to >>cut a sedan version and add half an inch of strap steel. A TIG welder would >>be best for fine control and minimal splatter but I could (eventually) >>probably make one with my MIG setup. >> -Curt >> >> On Thursday, August 12, 2021, 5:37:14 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes >> wrote: >> I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe. They are >> different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch) >> Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it today. >> Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm. >> Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried all the >> major sources. >> TIA >> Dwight >> >> Dwight E. Giles Jr. > > > ___ > http://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 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 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] 123 part search
Typically the “balls” that support the roller wear out or fall out, preventing the roller from moving along the slide. They can also freeze in place, preventing the door from being opened/closed. I also wonder if you couldn’t use a sedan version and just have a limited door swing. I realize the coupe door is longer, so I wonder how much that 114mm translates into door swing? -D > On Aug 13, 2021, at 11:02 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > My thoughts exactly, Curt. If there is no real difference apart from length, > it ought to be reasonably easy to add some metal. > Did Dwight ever say what was wrong with the original? Maybe it could be > repaired? > > > > On 12/08/2021 7:43 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >> 14mm is about half an inch although I don't suppose the precise length >> matters all that much. Somebody that was good with a welder should be able >> to cut a sedan version and add half an inch of strap steel. A TIG welder >> would be best for fine control and minimal splatter but I could (eventually) >> probably make one with my MIG setup. >> -Curt >> >> On Thursday, August 12, 2021, 5:37:14 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes >> wrote: >>I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe. They are >> different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch) >> Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it today. >> Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm. >> Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried all the >> major sources. >> TIA >> Dwight >> >> Dwight E. Giles Jr. > > > ___ > http://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 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] If you don't have the money don't call - 2008 GL450 - 201k miles - $6, 990
First prize is one sunroof, second prize is two sunroofs - On Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 10:40 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Dueling sunroofs is that like a remake of Deliverance? > "Dual sunroof" [Is there a plural of "sunroof"?] > > On Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 7:53 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Which one will win? > > > > --FT > > Sent from iPhone > > > > > On Aug 12, 2021, at 9:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > Duel sunroof sunroofs > > > > > > > > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2008-mercedes-benz-gl-class-gl/7364742121.html > > > ___ > > > http://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 > > > > 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 > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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] 123 part search
Or just fabricate a new one from parts or new stock. On Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 10:03 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My thoughts exactly, Curt. If there is no real difference apart from > length, it ought to be reasonably easy to add some metal. > Did Dwight ever say what was wrong with the original? Maybe it could be > repaired? > > > > On 12/08/2021 7:43 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > > 14mm is about half an inch although I don't suppose the precise length > matters all that much. Somebody that was good with a welder should be able > to cut a sedan version and add half an inch of strap steel. A TIG welder > would be best for fine control and minimal splatter but I could > (eventually) probably make one with my MIG setup. > > -Curt > > > > On Thursday, August 12, 2021, 5:37:14 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via > Mercedes wrote: > > > > I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe. They are > > different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch) > > Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it today. > > Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm. > > Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried all > the > > major sources. > > TIA > > Dwight > > > > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > > > ___ > http://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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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] 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750
The simple answer is - when it goes bad. On 12/08/2021 8:39 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Since when is a head gasket "recommended maintenance" on a car with only 86k miles? https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/valparaiso-1991-mercedes-benz-e-23l/7364902160.html Allan ___ ___ http://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] 123 part search
My thoughts exactly, Curt. If there is no real difference apart from length, it ought to be reasonably easy to add some metal. Did Dwight ever say what was wrong with the original? Maybe it could be repaired? On 12/08/2021 7:43 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: 14mm is about half an inch although I don't suppose the precise length matters all that much. Somebody that was good with a welder should be able to cut a sedan version and add half an inch of strap steel. A TIG welder would be best for fine control and minimal splatter but I could (eventually) probably make one with my MIG setup. -Curt On Thursday, August 12, 2021, 5:37:14 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe. They are different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch) Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it today. Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm. Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried all the major sources. TIA Dwight Dwight E. Giles Jr. ___ http://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] w123 door check strap
Probably the URO products at that price point. -D > On Aug 13, 2021, at 10:26 AM, Ronald Courcy via Mercedes > wrote: > > FYI. There are several 114mm w123 (new) door check straps listed on ebay > right now for less than $120 delivered. > > From: Mercedes on behalf of > mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com > Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:07 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 189, Issue 67 > > 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: 123 part search (Dwight Giles) > 2. Re: 123 part search (Curt Raymond) > 3. 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750 (Allan Streib) > 4. If you don't have the money don't call - 2008 GL450 - 201k > miles - $6,990 (Allan Streib) > 5. Re: 123 part search (Dimitri Seretakis) > 6. Re: Roof Rack Idea Old Benzes (Dimitri Seretakis) > 7. Re: 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750 (Rick Knoble) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:41:38 -0400 > From: Dwight Giles > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 part search > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Yes. Gotta love the classic Center. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 7:29 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Perfect example of MB stepping up and building new parts that were >> previously NLA. >> >> And they say MB doesn?t care?. >> >> On Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 6:07 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>> Yes rare. Classic center said they just remade some. It is for a friend >> of >>> mine. Mine was changed when I bought it. >>> >>> Dwight Giles Jr. >>> Wickford RI >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 5:56 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> I did some digging and only came up with the OE part. You can find it >> at >>> a number of the RevParts sellers for under $250.00, but I don?t see any alternatives. Sorry. If it?s any consolation they?re trading on eBay for upwards of $350 for the uninitiated. I would say to bite the bullet and buy an OE one and move on. I?m surprised they?re still available considering the relatively small application base. -D > On Aug 12, 2021, at 5:31 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe. They are > different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch) > Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it >> today. > Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm. > Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried >> all the > major sources. > TIA > Dwight > > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD > 2005 E320 4matic > Wickford RI > ___ > http://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 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 >>> >>> 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 >>> >>> -- >> Jaime Kopchinski >> http://www.jaimekop.com/ >> ___ >> http://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: Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:43:23 + (UTC) > From: Curt Raymond > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 part search > Message-ID: <832030786.105787.1628815403...@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > >
Re: [MBZ] w123 door check strap
FYI. There are several 114mm w123 (new) door check straps listed on ebay right now for less than $120 delivered. From: Mercedes on behalf of mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:07 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 189, Issue 67 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: 123 part search (Dwight Giles) 2. Re: 123 part search (Curt Raymond) 3. 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750 (Allan Streib) 4. If you don't have the money don't call - 2008 GL450 - 201k miles - $6,990 (Allan Streib) 5. Re: 123 part search (Dimitri Seretakis) 6. Re: Roof Rack Idea Old Benzes (Dimitri Seretakis) 7. Re: 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750 (Rick Knoble) -- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:41:38 -0400 From: Dwight Giles To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 part search Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Yes. Gotta love the classic Center. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 7:29 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Perfect example of MB stepping up and building new parts that were > previously NLA. > > And they say MB doesn?t care?. > > On Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 6:07 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Yes rare. Classic center said they just remade some. It is for a friend > of > > mine. Mine was changed when I bought it. > > > > Dwight Giles Jr. > > Wickford RI > > > > On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 5:56 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > I did some digging and only came up with the OE part. You can find it > at > > a > > > number of the RevParts sellers for under $250.00, but I don?t see any > > > alternatives. > > > > > > Sorry. > > > > > > If it?s any consolation they?re trading on eBay for upwards of $350 for > > > the uninitiated. > > > > > > I would say to bite the bullet and buy an OE one and move on. I?m > > > surprised they?re still available considering the relatively small > > > application base. > > > > > > -D > > > > > > > On Aug 12, 2021, at 5:31 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe. They are > > > > different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch) > > > > Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it > today. > > > > Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm. > > > > Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried > all > > > the > > > > major sources. > > > > TIA > > > > Dwight > > > > > > > > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > > > > 1982 300CD > > > > 2005 E320 4matic > > > > Wickford RI > > > > ___ > > > > http://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 > > > > > > 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 > > > > 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 > > > > -- > Jaime Kopchinski > http://www.jaimekop.com/ > ___ > http://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: Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:43:23 + (UTC) From: Curt Raymond To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 part search Message-ID: <832030786.105787.1628815403...@mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 14mm is about half an inch although I don't suppose the precise length matters all that much. Somebody that was good with a welder should be able to cut a sedan version and add half an inch of strap steel. A TIG welder would
[MBZ] This car is only for those people who have a certain knowledge and time to bring it back to life
Mercedes CLK320 - $1,800(Pinellas Park) I realized I had too many projects and only two hands https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/pinellas-park-mercedes-clk320/7364393120.html -- --FT ___ http://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] Great color combo 2005 Mercedes Benz E500 V8 - $4, 900 (St.Augustine) price FIRM
A little high for the miles but looks decent https://staugustine.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-augustine-2005-mercedes-benz-e500/7364713571.html -- --FT ___ http://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] This seller appears to be a complete idiot Mercedes Benz CLS500 - $6, 500 (Raleigh)
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[MBZ] Boring bland 2005 Mercedes-Benz E350 Wagon 4matic - $5, 400 (Salisbury NC)
Kinda high for *166000 miles but looks nice* *Good times It’s his 166000 Milage * *https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/salisbury-2005-mercedes-benz-e350-wagon/7364922571.html * -- --FT ___ http://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
