Re: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes
Tim C wrote: My father worked at Volvo Construction Equipment for years - back when they still owned the car company - and drove his Studebaker all summer (even drove it for a movie once, while they were shooting some film in the VCE parking lot). I don't remember what other cars he had at the time, but I know he hasn't ever owned a Volvo. They offered him a discount on new, but it wasn't enough. On the other hand I've owned 3 so maybe that makes up for it. :) Lol: http://hackedirl.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/129180106081339000.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Walt Zarnoch wrote: I'm keeping my 89 project truck till it can't be repaired anymore, I see no reason to switch vehicles every year on a whim. But, if you worked for an automaker, it wouldn't be a whim, it'd be your duty. I can just imagine what the folks at Ford headquarters thought of the engineer who drove to work in the $400 VW he bought when he was 16... At least yours has a USA nameplate on it, but I remember reading about a woman who was refused entry at a UAW picnic because she was driving the Chevy Tracker she bought with her employee discount. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 6:37 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Walt Zarnoch wrote: I'm keeping my 89 project truck till it can't be repaired anymore, I see no reason to switch vehicles every year on a whim. But, if you worked for an automaker, it wouldn't be a whim, it'd be your duty. I can just imagine what the folks at Ford headquarters thought of the engineer who drove to work in the $400 VW he bought when he was 16... At least yours has a USA nameplate on it, but I remember reading about a woman who was refused entry at a UAW picnic because she was driving the Chevy Tracker she bought with her employee discount. My father worked at Volvo Construction Equipment for years - back when they still owned the car company - and drove his Studebaker all summer (even drove it for a movie once, while they were shooting some film in the VCE parking lot). I don't remember what other cars he had at the time, but I know he hasn't ever owned a Volvo. They offered him a discount on new, but it wasn't enough. On the other hand I've owned 3 so maybe that makes up for it. :) -Tim now Volvo-less ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Nah i just leave it running now, when we get out, who is going to steal that thing Hendrik who is adapting On Thu Jun 10 9:18 , Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net sent: Run a 6ft piece of vac line (probably $2 at any auto parts store, I think it is mayb 1/4 or 3/8 line?) to the shutoff, then route through some hole in the firewall under the dash somewhere, or just under the back of the bonnet (hood in our part of the world, but didn't want to confuse you) to by the wipers where you can get at it, suck on it briefly when you want to shut the car off. Works quite well and saves that hood opening trick. Of course you might be increasing the value of the ride by about 30%, but the convenience factor --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Leave it running, remove key to lock steering column, done. On Jun 11, 2010 7:34 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Nah i just leave it running now, when we get out, who is going to steal that thing Hendrik who is adapting On Thu Jun 10 9:18 , Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net sent: Run a 6ft piece of vac line (probably $2 at any auto parts store, I think it is mayb 1/4 or 3/8... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.oki... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Hendrik and Fay wrote: Nah i just leave it running now, when we get out, who is going to steal that thing I know somebody who was carjacked in the late 1980s, somebody stuck a gun in his face and stole the first car he'd ever owned. He'd had that POS since high school. I don't know if it was a real carjacking or if somebody from Ford set it up so he'd quit parking a rusted out 1970 VW Beetle in the employee lot at Ford HQ. He bought a new Festiva to replace it. A few years later, people were chiding him for 'not supporting the company' by buying a new car often enough. Since the Festiva was off the market, it was obvious he hadn't bought a new car in over a year. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I'm keeping my 89 project truck till it can't be repaired anymore, I see no reason to switch vehicles every year on a whim. Walt On Jun 11, 2010 8:51 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Hendrik and Fay wrote: Nah i just leave it running now, when we get out, who is going to steal t... I know somebody who was carjacked in the late 1980s, somebody stuck a gun in his face and stole the first car he'd ever owned. He'd had that POS since high school. I don't know if it was a real carjacking or if somebody from Ford set it up so he'd quit parking a rusted out 1970 VW Beetle in the employee lot at Ford HQ. He bought a new Festiva to replace it. A few years later, people were chiding him for 'not supporting the company' by buying a new car often enough. Since the Festiva was off the market, it was obvious he hadn't bought a new car in over a year. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.o... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Talking about cop stories, couple of days ago we where staying at the super 8 in Millwaukee airport and the missus goes for a smoke, comes back 5 seconds later and says there are cops down the other end of the hall. I have a sticky beak and sure enough there they are wanderign about with guns, turns out they grab this bloke that Fay was talking to the night before, he is more than one person, if you know what I mean. Hendrik who is still wondering why the fire department made an appearaance On Fri Jun 11 20:51 , Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net sent: Hendrik and Fay wrote: Nah i just leave it running now, when we get out, who is going to steal that thing I know somebody who was carjacked in the late 1980s, somebody stuck a gun in his face and stole the first car he'd ever owned. He'd had that POS since high school. I don't know if it was a real carjacking or if somebody from Ford set it up so he'd quit parking a rusted out 1970 VW Beetle in the employee lot at Ford HQ. He bought a new Festiva to replace it. A few years later, people were chiding him for 'not supporting the company' by buying a new car often enough. Since the Festiva was off the market, it was obvious he hadn't bought a new car in over a year. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Hendrik and Fay wrote: whose climate control fan has now stopped working, guess it's time to check the fuses. If it's not an easy fix, the sunroof draws a vacuum and pulls air in through the dash IIRC. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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climate control fan has stopped working, time to check the fuses. Kick the fan housing under the dash. If that does it, it's probably fan brushes. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Don't talk about vacuum, it has none, bit of a pain to have to switch the engine off using the stop lever, at least the windows work. Hendrik who has found religion since driving the beast On Thu Jun 10 5:07 , Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net sent: Hendrik and Fay wrote: whose climate control fan has now stopped working, guess it's time to check the fuses. If it's not an easy fix, the sunroof draws a vacuum and pulls air in through the dash IIRC. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Run a 6ft piece of vac line (probably $2 at any auto parts store, I think it is mayb 1/4 or 3/8 line?) to the shutoff, then route through some hole in the firewall under the dash somewhere, or just under the back of the bonnet (hood in our part of the world, but didn't want to confuse you) to by the wipers where you can get at it, suck on it briefly when you want to shut the car off. Works quite well and saves that hood opening trick. Of course you might be increasing the value of the ride by about 30%, but the convenience factor --R On 6/10/2010 9:27 AM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: Don't talk about vacuum, it has none, bit of a pain to have to switch the engine off using the stop lever, at least the windows work. Hendrik who has found religion since driving the beast On Thu Jun 10 5:07 , Mitch Haleym...@voyager.net sent: Hendrik and Fay wrote: whose climate control fan has now stopped working, guess it's time to check the fuses. If it's not an easy fix, the sunroof draws a vacuum and pulls air in through the dash IIRC. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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headlamps are worth more than the car! Clay On Jun 8, 2010, at 7:52 AM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: Well, we picked up mao's 'spare' Merc and it's ummnhnot quite what I expected, I wasn't expecting a showroom condition example but.anyway I attached a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure. After we put some air in the tires and jump started it, one of the fuel return hoses was leaking, luckily Dan had some hose that fitted and chucked some in the boot, in case some of the others start to leak, along with some tools for roadside repairs. It drives reasonably well, except for a bit of vibration at highway speeds but that could be the tires? Touch wood it will get us around the place. Hendrik who is a bit calmer now -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 194.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 1252489 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100608/7263521e/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 195.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 1149191 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100608/7263521e/attachment-0001.jpe ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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If it's not an easy fix, the sunroof draws a vacuum and pulls air in through the dash IIRC It will only work if the rust holes aren't too big :-)! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Wow, that makes my 240D look REAL good... Not even my $50 paintjob could help that... -Curt Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:52:42 +0800 From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes Message-ID: 49306.1276008...@ozemail.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Well, we picked up mao's 'spare' Merc and it's ummnhnot quite what I expected, I wasn't expecting a showroom condition example but.anyway I attached a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure. After we put some air in the tires and jump started it, one of the fuel return hoses was leaking, luckily Dan had some hose that fitted and chucked some in the boot, in case some of the others start to leak, along with some tools for roadside repairs. It drives reasonably well, except for a bit of vibration at highway speeds but that could be the tires? Touch wood it will get us around the place. Hendrik who is a bit calmer now ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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You would have to use thicker paint. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 9:51 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes Wow, that makes my 240D look REAL good... Not even my $50 paintjob could help that... -Curt Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:52:42 +0800 From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes Message-ID: 49306.1276008...@ozemail.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Well, we picked up mao's 'spare' Merc and it's ummnhnot quite what I expected, I wasn't expecting a showroom condition example but.anyway I attached a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure. After we put some air in the tires and jump started it, one of the fuel return hoses was leaking, luckily Dan had some hose that fitted and chucked some in the boot, in case some of the others start to leak, along with some tools for roadside repairs. It drives reasonably well, except for a bit of vibration at highway speeds but that could be the tires? Touch wood it will get us around the place. Hendrik who is a bit calmer now ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Alles. You would need a trowel! N.B. I have, in my youth, driven worse. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/9/2010 12:00 PM, R A Bennell wrote: You would have to use thicker paint. Randy Wow, that makes my 240D look REAL good... Not even my $50 paintjob could help that... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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BTW, on your flight from LA to Chicago, were you able to see any of the Rocky Mountains or the HUGE expanse of central plains farmland laid out in perfect checkerboard-like pattern from the Rockies to the Mississippi River and even beyond in areas such as Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan? I used to use the grid to correct B-52 heading systems on very low altitude practice navigation routes and bomb runs - the grid is oriented to true north. By comparing aircraft heading system to the grid, I could detect aircraft heading system errors of 1/2 degree or more and crank in corrections as necessary. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 9:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes Hot?? It's bloody freezing, we had the heater on in the beater and I put on long pants to go out for dinner, talking bout din din's, we went to a place a block down from the motel called The Final Approach and it was real good, good price, good size meals, good beer (I had a Paulander wheat beer) and the total bill was $48 and we left the waitress a $10 tip (as per instructions). Plus we where allowed to sit at the bar and smoke, bloody luxury but they said that come July the 1st, smoking will be banned in bars/eateries across WI. So we have just made it in time, cough cough. The 240D doesn't seem to be leaking, which surprises me, I was expecting the boot to be full of water by the time we got to Milwaukee. Hendrik who has a big bellyfull of good US tucker On Tue Jun 8 16:26 , 'WILTON' wilt...@nc.rr.com sent: 'Been hoping that today's trip hasn't been too hot for you. I was afraid the 240D may not have a working AC system other than windows down, holes in floors, sides, etc. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yeah, got a real dirty look from a cop today who was stopped next to me, luckily there was a donut shop up the road that drew his attention away from the beater, whose climate control fan has now stopped working, guess it's time to check the fuses. Hendrik who is eternally grateful that mao lend us a car to save a few bucks on our trip but will be more grateful when we make it back to the Chairmans mountain top retreat On Wed Jun 9 8:50 , Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com sent: Wow, that makes my 240D look REAL good... Not even my $50 paintjob could help that... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Perhaps that stuff they use to paint fridges? Hendrik who is tempted to but some spray cans and find a quite spot... On Wed Jun 9 11:00 , 'R A Bennell' b...@mts.net sent: You would have to use thicker paint. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I saw a few bits and pieces but the little one had the window seat because SWMBO said so but we had intermitten cloud along the way. Lame joke of the week: The airline passender sitting next to the window turns to the person next to him and says boy, those people down there look like ants other passenger replies they are ants, we haven't left the ground Hendrik who is not real good at telling a joke On Wed Jun 9 10:10 , 'WILTON' wilt...@nc.rr.com sent: BTW, on your flight from LA to Chicago, were you able to see any of the Rocky Mountains or the HUGE expanse of central plains farmland laid out in perfect checkerboard-like pattern from the Rockies to the Mississippi River and even beyond in areas such as Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan? I used to use the grid to correct B-52 heading systems on very low altitude practice navigation routes and bomb runs - the grid is oriented to true north. By comparing aircraft heading system to the grid, I could detect aircraft heading system errors of 1/2 degree or more and crank in corrections as necessary. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes
Well, we picked up mao's 'spare' Merc and it's ummnhnot quite what I expected, I wasn't expecting a showroom condition example but.anyway I attached a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure. After we put some air in the tires and jump started it, one of the fuel return hoses was leaking, luckily Dan had some hose that fitted and chucked some in the boot, in case some of the others start to leak, along with some tools for roadside repairs. It drives reasonably well, except for a bit of vibration at highway speeds but that could be the tires? Touch wood it will get us around the place. Hendrik who is a bit calmer now -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 194.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 1252489 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100608/7263521e/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 195.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 1149191 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100608/7263521e/attachment-0001.jpe ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I thought my CD was rusty... Rick Knoble 1985 300CD 1987 190 DT From: heni...@ozemail.com.au To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 22:52:42 +0800 Subject: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes Well, we picked up mao's 'spare' Merc and it's ummnhnot quite what I expected, I wasn't expecting a showroom condition example but.anyway I attached a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure. After we put some air in the tires and jump started it, one of the fuel return hoses was leaking, luckily Dan had some hose that fitted and chucked some in the boot, in case some of the others start to leak, along with some tools for roadside repairs. It drives reasonably well, except for a bit of vibration at highway speeds but that could be the tires? Touch wood it will get us around the place. Hendrik who is a bit calmer now _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Looks like a Chicago/Gary/southern MI car to me. I had a 65 190Dc that looked almost that bad. I drove it in the winters, because there was not much to loose. It was actually surprisingly solid, except for the front bumper falling off. I thought my CD was rusty... Rick Knoble 1985 300CD 1987 190 DT From: heni...@ozemail.com.au To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 22:52:42 +0800 Subject: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes Well, we picked up mao's 'spare' Merc and it's ummnhnot quite what I expected, I wasn't expecting a showroom condition example but.anyway I attached a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure. After we put some air in the tires and jump started it, one of the fuel return hoses was leaking, luckily Dan had some hose that fitted and chucked some in the boot, in case some of the others start to leak, along with some tools for roadside repairs. It drives reasonably well, except for a bit of vibration at highway speeds but that could be the tires? Touch wood it will get us around the place. Hendrik who is a bit calmer now _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Mao, were you advertising on CL a clean southern car a while back? That's what it's called around here, I think. If the engine matches the body then you should be good to go for a while, looks like most of it is still there. Glad you're acclimating to the time and weather. :) -Tim On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 11:41 AM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: I thought my CD was rusty... Rick Knoble 1985 300CD 1987 190 DT From: heni...@ozemail.com.au To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 22:52:42 +0800 Subject: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes Well, we picked up mao's 'spare' Merc and it's ummnhnot quite what I expected, I wasn't expecting a showroom condition example but.anyway I attached a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure. After we put some air in the tires and jump started it, one of the fuel return hoses was leaking, luckily Dan had some hose that fitted and chucked some in the boot, in case some of the others start to leak, along with some tools for roadside repairs. It drives reasonably well, except for a bit of vibration at highway speeds but that could be the tires? Touch wood it will get us around the place. Hendrik who is a bit calmer now _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Repeat after me, Stay right, stay right, stay right. ;)) 'Hope all goes well. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 10:52 AM Subject: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes Well, we picked up mao's 'spare' Merc and it's ummnhnot quite what I expected, I wasn't expecting a showroom condition example but.anyway I attached a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure. After we put some air in the tires and jump started it, one of the fuel return hoses was leaking, luckily Dan had some hose that fitted and chucked some in the boot, in case some of the others start to leak, along with some tools for roadside repairs. It drives reasonably well, except for a bit of vibration at highway speeds but that could be the tires? Touch wood it will get us around the place. Hendrik who is a bit calmer now -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 194.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 1252489 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100608/7263521e/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 195.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 1149191 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100608/7263521e/attachment-0001.jpe ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Dieselhead wrote: Looks like a Chicago/Gary/southern MI car to me. I had a 65 190Dc that looked almost that bad. I drove it in the winters, because there was not much to loose. It was actually surprisingly solid, except for the front bumper falling off. With W123s the back bumper falls off first. Right, Wonko? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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They aren't rust; they are floor drains (for when the windshields leak in the rain...) -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 8, 2010, at 11:41, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: I thought my CD was rusty... Rick Knoble 1985 300CD 1987 190 DT From: heni...@ozemail.com.au To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 22:52:42 +0800 Subject: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes Well, we picked up mao's 'spare' Merc and it's ummnhnot quite what I expected, I wasn't expecting a showroom condition example but.anyway I attached a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure. After we put some air in the tires and jump started it, one of the fuel return hoses was leaking, luckily Dan had some hose that fitted and chucked some in the boot, in case some of the others start to leak, along with some tools for roadside repairs. It drives reasonably well, except for a bit of vibration at highway speeds but that could be the tires? Touch wood it will get us around the place. Hendrik who is a bit calmer now _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Man! That rust looks pretty impressive! Is this going to be a daily driver? I hope the engine looks better cared for than the outside? Chairman Mao? Hmmm, more like the Dukes of Hazzard! ;-) Good luck! LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 10:52 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes Well, we picked up mao's 'spare' Merc and it's ummnhnot quite what I expected, I wasn't expecting a showroom condition example but.anyway I attached a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure. After we put some air in the tires and jump started it, one of the fuel return hoses was leaking, luckily Dan had some hose that fitted and chucked some in the boot, in case some of the others start to leak, along with some tools for roadside repairs. It drives reasonably well, except for a bit of vibration at highway speeds but that could be the tires? Touch wood it will get us around the place. Hendrik who is a bit calmer now -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 194.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 1252489 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100608/7263521e/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 195.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 1149191 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100608/7263521e/attachment-0001.jpe ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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They say that the visible rust is only 10 percent of the total rust (sort of), so this car must be swiss cheesed throughout. On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 2:51 PM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Man! That rust looks pretty impressive! Is this going to be a daily driver? I hope the engine looks better cared for than the outside? Chairman Mao? Hmmm, more like the Dukes of Hazzard! ;-) Good luck! LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 10:52 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes Well, we picked up mao's 'spare' Merc and it's ummnhnot quite what I expected, I wasn't expecting a showroom condition example but.anyway I attached a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure. After we put some air in the tires and jump started it, one of the fuel return hoses was leaking, luckily Dan had some hose that fitted and chucked some in the boot, in case some of the others start to leak, along with some tools for roadside repairs. It drives reasonably well, except for a bit of vibration at highway speeds but that could be the tires? Touch wood it will get us around the place. Hendrik who is a bit calmer now -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 194.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 1252489 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100608/7263521e/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 195.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 1149191 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100608/7263521e/attachment-0001.jpe ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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That vibration is all the rust shaking out. -Rolf It drives reasonably well, except for a bit of vibration at highway speeds but that could be the tires? Touch wood it will get us around the place. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Well we made it to Milwaukee, just, we do get people pointing at us, however for the price I can't complain, it has character that modern cars just don't have. Far as the weather goes, cold, wet and windy just like Adelaide in the winter so there is not really any acclimatizing to be done but I might have to see if I can buy a nice HD hoodie and track suit pants to keep WARM, at least the heater works in the 240D and we have no need for A/C, not like it would be working. We may do the Miller brewery tour and see what else there is to do in Milwaukee, we passed six flags and a military vehicle museum, which we may look at on the way back to Chicago. Hendrik who is cruising in style On Tue Jun 8 13:35 , Tim C bb...@crone.us sent: Mao, were you advertising on CL a clean southern car a while back? That's what it's called around here, I think. If the engine matches the body then you should be good to go for a while, looks like most of it is still there. Glad you're acclimating to the time and weather. :) -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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What da ya mean Stay right, however I must say that the American motorist is very friendly, they are all flashing their lights and waving at us but they can't drive real well and tend to swerve out of my way. Hendrik who bought a GPS today, so it can tell me where to go just like the missus does On Tue Jun 8 10:39 , 'WILTON' wilt...@nc.rr.com sent: Repeat after me, Stay right, stay right, stay right. ; 'Hope all goes well. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I think it may be mao's winter beater. We'll be driving it daily, or pushing it. Must check if the rear bumper is still attached. Hendrik who is driving a genuine beater but wouldn't try driving it Duke style On Tue Jun 8 11:51 , 'LarryT' l02tur...@comcast.net sent: Man! That rust looks pretty impressive! Is this going to be a daily driver? I hope the engine looks better cared for than the outside? Chairman Mao? Hmmm, more like the Dukes of Hazzard! ;-) Good luck! LarryT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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'Been hoping that today's trip hasn't been too hot for you. I was afraid the 240D may not have a working AC system other than windows down, holes in floors, sides, etc. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 6:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes Well we made it to Milwaukee, just, we do get people pointing at us, however for the price I can't complain, it has character that modern cars just don't have. Far as the weather goes, cold, wet and windy just like Adelaide in the winter so there is not really any acclimatizing to be done but I might have to see if I can buy a nice HD hoodie and track suit pants to keep WARM, at least the heater works in the 240D and we have no need for A/C, not like it would be working. We may do the Miller brewery tour and see what else there is to do in Milwaukee, we passed six flags and a military vehicle museum, which we may look at on the way back to Chicago. Hendrik who is cruising in style On Tue Jun 8 13:35 , Tim C bb...@crone.us sent: Mao, were you advertising on CL a clean southern car a while back? That's what it's called around here, I think. If the engine matches the body then you should be good to go for a while, looks like most of it is still there. Glad you're acclimating to the time and weather. :) -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Just don't make a turn, for example, and roll out into a left, oncoming lane. Years ago, in Bermuda, for example, I had to keep telling myself, Stay left, stay left, to help me avoid my inbred tendency to roll out in a right hand lane after a turn - learned during a lifetime of driving on the RIGHT side of the road. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 6:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes What da ya mean Stay right, however I must say that the American motorist is very friendly, they are all flashing their lights and waving at us but they can't drive real well and tend to swerve out of my way. Hendrik who bought a GPS today, so it can tell me where to go just like the missus does On Tue Jun 8 10:39 , 'WILTON' wilt...@nc.rr.com sent: Repeat after me, Stay right, stay right, stay right. ; 'Hope all goes well. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Hot?? It's bloody freezing, we had the heater on in the beater and I put on long pants to go out for dinner, talking bout din din's, we went to a place a block down from the motel called The Final Approach and it was real good, good price, good size meals, good beer (I had a Paulander wheat beer) and the total bill was $48 and we left the waitress a $10 tip (as per instructions). Plus we where allowed to sit at the bar and smoke, bloody luxury but they said that come July the 1st, smoking will be banned in bars/eateries across WI. So we have just made it in time, cough cough. The 240D doesn't seem to be leaking, which surprises me, I was expecting the boot to be full of water by the time we got to Milwaukee. Hendrik who has a big bellyfull of good US tucker On Tue Jun 8 16:26 , 'WILTON' wilt...@nc.rr.com sent: 'Been hoping that today's trip hasn't been too hot for you. I was afraid the 240D may not have a working AC system other than windows down, holes in floors, sides, etc. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Try doing that after a lovely evening spent at a party on the Bacardi HQ lawn. On mopeds. (Note: It can be done, sorta) --R On 6/8/2010 7:33 PM, WILTON wrote: Just don't make a turn, for example, and roll out into a left, oncoming lane. Years ago, in Bermuda, for example, I had to keep telling myself, Stay left, stay left, to help me avoid my inbred tendency to roll out in a right hand lane after a turn - learned during a lifetime of driving on the RIGHT side of the road. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 6:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes What da ya mean Stay right, however I must say that the American motorist is very friendly, they are all flashing their lights and waving at us but they can't drive real well and tend to swerve out of my way. Hendrik who bought a GPS today, so it can tell me where to go just like the missus does On Tue Jun 8 10:39 , 'WILTON' wilt...@nc.rr.com sent: Repeat after me, Stay right, stay right, stay right. ; 'Hope all goes well. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
