Re: [MBZ] Not A Bad deal

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SLK

But in way of a CLK:

A buddy sends this to me this morning 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1810233736090166/

Looks really nice but I suggest something more like $3k given the top issues. 
He says he might offer $2800 so I say go for it. Didn’t hear back but I sent it 
to my buddy Todd who offers the guy 2800 and gets a laugh back. 

So Todd calls me this evening and says guess what. His wife just drove up to 
his shop in a blue CLK cabriolet. He says where’d you get that, she says she 
saw it on FBMP and the seller is right in the neighborhood so she goes over to 
look at it. Offers the guy $2500 and he says what the hell and sells it to her. 

He says the car looks almost new. Interior is almost perfect. Put about 5oz of 
fluid in the top pump and the top works fine but clearly it’s leaking a bit. 

Hell of a deal. 

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> If you’re looking for a CLK:
> 
> 
> [00P0P_3InTlfVJFpj_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
> 2003 mercedes-benz slk320 for sale by owner - Clearwater, FL - 
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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Deal

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Looks green to me.  Every factory option??  How about heated seats?

On Fri, Dec 8, 2023 at 9:23 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Black or gray interior?
>
> --FT
>
> On 12/8/23 9:00 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> > If you’re into M117s:
> >
> > <
> https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/new-port-richey-1990-mercedes-420-sel/7695613841.html
> >
> > [00B0B_1n74tpYGjIu_0CI0lM_600x450.jpg]
> > 1990 mercedes benz 420 sel for sale by owner - New Port Richey, FL -
> craigslist<
> https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/new-port-richey-1990-mercedes-420-sel/7695613841.html
> >
> > tampa.craigslist.org<
> https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/new-port-richey-1990-mercedes-420-sel/7695613841.html
> >
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Deal

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Black or gray interior?

--FT

On 12/8/23 9:00 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

If you’re into M117s:


[00B0B_1n74tpYGjIu_0CI0lM_600x450.jpg]
1990 mercedes benz 420 sel for sale by owner - New Port Richey, FL - 
craigslist
tampa.craigslist.org

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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Deal

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Yeah that looks good

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> On Oct 14, 2023, at 10:25 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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> 
> Considering the price and condition, looks decent:
> 
> 
> [00909_bdazPGGlhH8_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
> 2003 mercedes benz e320 for sale by owner - Kissimmee, FL - 
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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Deal

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True

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> On Sep 6, 2023, at 11:55 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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> 
> I would agree with that. However, for someone who wants an R129 project, it 
> would be a good choice due to the year.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Sep 6, 2023, at 8:52 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Overpriced for all the issues
>> 
>> --FT
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>> 
 On Sep 6, 2023, at 11:02 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> If you’re looking for a decent R129 project. LAst model year, so a good 
>>> choice there.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> [00h0h_jhoVKpyB1VX_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
>>> 2001 mercedes benz sl500 for sale by owner - Spring Hill, FL - 
>>> craigslist
>>> tampa.craigslist.org
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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Deal

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I would agree with that. However, for someone who wants an R129 project, it 
would be a good choice due to the year.

-D

> On Sep 6, 2023, at 8:52 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Overpriced for all the issues
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
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>> On Sep 6, 2023, at 11:02 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> If you’re looking for a decent R129 project. LAst model year, so a good 
>> choice there.
>> 
>> 
>> [00h0h_jhoVKpyB1VX_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
>> 2001 mercedes benz sl500 for sale by owner - Spring Hill, FL - 
>> craigslist
>> tampa.craigslist.org
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Deal

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Overpriced for all the issues

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> On Sep 6, 2023, at 11:02 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> If you’re looking for a decent R129 project. LAst model year, so a good 
> choice there.
> 
> 
> [00h0h_jhoVKpyB1VX_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
> 2001 mercedes benz sl500 for sale by owner - Spring Hill, FL - 
> craigslist
> tampa.craigslist.org
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Re: [MBZ] Good news/bad news CL600

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I'll have to see what the WIS says, if it says.  I'm thinking this is 
what the guy who had it left it at the dealer for, traded it in or 
something then it went to a Copart auction.  I'm guessing like a 8-10hr 
job by the book but I don't know, might not be that long but it appears 
to be somewhat involved. The guy I bought it from said it was the oil 
cooler issue but I'm not seeing any evidence of oil leak except a bit at 
the rear around the bell housing, nothing significant.


Oh well, fun times...

--FT

On 12/22/22 11:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:

How many hours of your labor would that take?

On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, 11:27 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
 wrote:


The good news is that the oil cooler on the CL600 looks to be ok.
So no near-total engine tear down to replace it. Sorta good news
is that the issue now appears to be the right cam position sensor,
the code for which I saw when I was checking the car out. I think
that’s what’s causing poor running.

Ordered the part, $55, it came yesterday so I figured I could do a
quick swap. Wrong. There is no way to get the thing out without
removing (partially) the intake manifold as it lacks about an inch
or two of clearance to slide it out of its hole. Bugger. I curse
the engine engineers.


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Re: [MBZ] Good news/bad news CL600

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How many hours of your labor would that take?

On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, 11:27 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> The good news is that the oil cooler on the CL600 looks to be ok. So no
> near-total engine tear down to replace it. Sorta good news is that the
> issue now appears to be the right cam position sensor, the code for which I
> saw when I was checking the car out. I think that’s what’s causing poor
> running.
>
> Ordered the part, $55, it came yesterday so I figured I could do a quick
> swap. Wrong. There is no way to get the thing out without removing
> (partially) the intake manifold as it lacks about an inch or two of
> clearance to slide it out of its hole. Bugger. I curse the engine
> engineers.
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Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

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I’ve been watching CL closely for both Ft. Myers and Naples. Not a lot of 
stuff, yet. I’m curious to see how sellers are addressing concerns about flood 
cars.

-D


> On Nov 12, 2022, at 6:08 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> On 2022-11-11 21:53, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
>> Make that weeks, buddy. Cars are just starting to come out of SW
>> Florida where Ian went through.
> 
> And I'm saying I'm not buying anything with a FL title history until a year 
> after Ian, assuming there isn't another huge event to reset the one year 
> waiting period. Unless it's proven to be in good shape with no noticeable 
> effects for a year after the hurricane, I'm just gonna assume it's a 
> hurricane car.
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Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

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On 2022-11-11 21:53, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Make that weeks, buddy. Cars are just starting to come out of SW
Florida where Ian went through.


And I'm saying I'm not buying anything with a FL title history until a 
year after Ian, assuming there isn't another huge event to reset the one 
year waiting period. Unless it's proven to be in good shape with no 
noticeable effects for a year after the hurricane, I'm just gonna assume 
it's a hurricane car.


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Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

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Make that weeks, buddy. Cars are just starting to come out of SW Florida where 
Ian went through.

-D

> On Nov 11, 2022, at 7:51 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> On 2022-11-11 16:37, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:
>> or water logged in Vero Beach
> 
> Good point.
> Does anybody really want a used Florida car when it's been less than a year 
> since the last MAJOR flood event?
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Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

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On 2022-11-11 16:37, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:

or water logged in Vero Beach



Good point.
Does anybody really want a used Florida car when it's been less than a 
year since the last MAJOR flood event?


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Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

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or water logged in Vero Beach

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> 55kmi, barely broken in (or broken)
>
>
> https://treasure.craigslist.org/ctd/d/vero-beach-2010-mercedes-benz-s400h/7556153102.html
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Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

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The battery and motor on this one are not very powerful, it appears the 
idea was to help launch the car from a standstill, give a little boost 
until the engine (a V6) was needed, make it feel a little peppier 
maybe.  Since most drivers of these things (I am extrapolating from like 
3 or 4 I have seen) are geezers who probably have no clue whatsoever, 
and care nothing about performance, but they were cheaper and would get 
better fuel mileage on the way to visit the grandkids, so that was the 
attraction. And maybe the feel-good of "hybrid" warms their green 
souls.  And maybe it would boost MB's CAFE a bit so we could get S65s 
and what not.


--FT

On 11/11/22 1:20 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:

On 2022-11-11 13:03, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Hybrids don't help much if any on the highway.


Best they can do is allow a taller cruising gear with fewer downshifts.
But "highway cycle" ratings aren't steady state cruise. Although they 
might have been 45 years ago when small cars with carburetors got 40+ 
EPA hwy and 35+ on actual freeway trips.


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Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

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On 2022-11-11 13:03, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Hybrids don't help much if any on the highway.


Best they can do is allow a taller cruising gear with fewer downshifts.
But "highway cycle" ratings aren't steady state cruise. Although they 
might have been 45 years ago when small cars with carburetors got 40+ 
EPA hwy and 35+ on actual freeway trips.


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Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

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Hybrids don't help much if any on the highway. 

On Fri, Nov 11, 2022, at 11:05, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> Interesting!  Based on fuel savings, I would call it "tepid" instead.  27
> mpg on the highway is nothing to brag about:
>
> *Speaking of which, EPA fuel economy jumps from 15 mpg city and 23 
> highway
> to 19 and 26, respectively. On a mostly highway trip—but with no 
> shortage
> of wide-open-throttle on-ramp charges—we averaged a remarkable 27 mpg.
> Overall, we got 24 mpg, same as the last VW GTI
> 
> we tested.*
>
> On Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 10:55 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a16579313/2010-mercedes-benz-s400-hybrid-instrumented-test/
>>
>> On 11/11/22 10:49 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>> > WTF I had no idea Mercedes made hybrids.  Why is it "
>> > mild"?
>> >
>> > On Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 10:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
>> >  wrote:
>> >
>> > Good question.  Not sure if XENTRY could determine that or not.
>> > Maybe a
>> > stealer has some way to check it.
>> >
>> > --FT
>> >
>> > On 11/11/22 10:39 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
>> > > On 2022-11-11 10:30, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>> > >> 55kmi, barely broken in (or broken)
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> >
>> https://treasure.craigslist.org/ctd/d/vero-beach-2010-mercedes-benz-s400h/7556153102.html
>> >
>> > >>
>> > >
>> > > 13 year old Hybrid.
>> > > Is there a handy computer check to gauge battery condition?
>> > >

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Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

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Interesting!  Based on fuel savings, I would call it "tepid" instead.  27
mpg on the highway is nothing to brag about:

*Speaking of which, EPA fuel economy jumps from 15 mpg city and 23 highway
to 19 and 26, respectively. On a mostly highway trip—but with no shortage
of wide-open-throttle on-ramp charges—we averaged a remarkable 27 mpg.
Overall, we got 24 mpg, same as the last VW GTI

we tested.*

On Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 10:55 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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>
> https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a16579313/2010-mercedes-benz-s400-hybrid-instrumented-test/
>
> On 11/11/22 10:49 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> > WTF I had no idea Mercedes made hybrids.  Why is it "
> > mild"?
> >
> > On Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 10:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> >  wrote:
> >
> > Good question.  Not sure if XENTRY could determine that or not.
> > Maybe a
> > stealer has some way to check it.
> >
> > --FT
> >
> > On 11/11/22 10:39 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
> > > On 2022-11-11 10:30, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> > >> 55kmi, barely broken in (or broken)
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> https://treasure.craigslist.org/ctd/d/vero-beach-2010-mercedes-benz-s400h/7556153102.html
> >
> > >>
> > >
> > > 13 year old Hybrid.
> > > Is there a handy computer check to gauge battery condition?
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Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

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https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a16579313/2010-mercedes-benz-s400-hybrid-instrumented-test/

On 11/11/22 10:49 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:

WTF I had no idea Mercedes made hybrids.  Why is it "
mild"?

On Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 10:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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Good question.  Not sure if XENTRY could determine that or not.
Maybe a
stealer has some way to check it.

--FT

On 11/11/22 10:39 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
> On 2022-11-11 10:30, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>> 55kmi, barely broken in (or broken)
>>
>>

https://treasure.craigslist.org/ctd/d/vero-beach-2010-mercedes-benz-s400h/7556153102.html

>>
>
> 13 year old Hybrid.
> Is there a handy computer check to gauge battery condition?
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Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

WTF I had no idea Mercedes made hybrids.  Why is it "
mild"?

On Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 10:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Good question.  Not sure if XENTRY could determine that or not. Maybe a
> stealer has some way to check it.
>
> --FT
>
> On 11/11/22 10:39 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
> > On 2022-11-11 10:30, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> >> 55kmi, barely broken in (or broken)
> >>
> >>
> https://treasure.craigslist.org/ctd/d/vero-beach-2010-mercedes-benz-s400h/7556153102.html
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Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Good question.  Not sure if XENTRY could determine that or not. Maybe a 
stealer has some way to check it.


--FT

On 11/11/22 10:39 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:

On 2022-11-11 10:30, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

55kmi, barely broken in (or broken)

https://treasure.craigslist.org/ctd/d/vero-beach-2010-mercedes-benz-s400h/7556153102.html 



13 year old Hybrid.
Is there a handy computer check to gauge battery condition?

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Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

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On 2022-11-11 10:30, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

55kmi, barely broken in (or broken)

https://treasure.craigslist.org/ctd/d/vero-beach-2010-mercedes-benz-s400h/7556153102.html


13 year old Hybrid.
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Re: [MBZ] Doesn't look bad, 4spd? 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 d,$2,000

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Red paint makes it worth following up.

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> Odometer most likely rolled over at least once.
>
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Re: [MBZ] Doesn't look bad, 4spd? 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 d,$2,000

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Or both. 

Either way, I don't believe for a second that it has 19k miles.


On Thu, May 26, 2022, at 4:49 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> or just quit working
>
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>
> On 5/26/22 4:58 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>> Odometer most likely rolled over at least once.
>>
>>
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>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/495802569001484
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Re: [MBZ] Doesn't look bad, 4spd? 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 d,$2,000

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or just quit working

--FT

On 5/26/22 4:58 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Odometer most likely rolled over at least once.


On Thu, May 26, 2022, at 3:51 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/495802569001484

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Re: [MBZ] Doesn't look bad, 4spd? 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 d,$2,000

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Odometer most likely rolled over at least once.


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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Looking Wagon

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The high miles are a deal-breaker oh, no matter how nice it looks

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> My daughters 07E350 4m wagon, very good condition with a bit fewer miles
> was that price
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> > Hmm. Price seems a little high.
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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Looking Wagon

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My daughters 07E350 4m wagon, very good condition with a bit fewer miles was 
that price

--FT
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> On Dec 14, 2021, at 9:35 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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> Hmm. Price seems a little high.
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Re: [MBZ] Good or bad snake?

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Hard to be sure from photo but I'd guess garter snake 
https://herpsofnc.org/eastern-garter-snake/ or less common ribbon snake 
https://herpsofnc.org/eastern-ribbon-snake/ , both non toxic.  

The toxic snakes in the US are the coral snakes and vipers, which include 
cotton mouth, copper head, and several rattle snakes.  Several harmless snakes 
resemble the coral snake but corral snakes have the distinctive "red-on-yellow 
kill a fellow" color pattern.  The vipers have a wide head and (of course) 
rattlers rattle, usually.
https://wildlifeinformer.com/venomous-snakes-in-the-united-states/




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Venomous 

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> Looks like a good snake to me.  There are very few poisonous snakes 
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Re: [MBZ] Good or bad snake?

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Venomous 

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> Looks like a good snake to me.  There are very few poisonous snakes in North
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Re: [MBZ] Good or bad snake?

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I meant a garter snake

On Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 3:23 PM Andrew Strasfogel 
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> Looks like an Oklahoma garden snake
>
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>> Looks like a good snake to me.  There are very few poisonous snakes in
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Re: [MBZ] Good or bad snake?

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Looks like an Oklahoma garden snake

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Re: [MBZ] Good or bad snake?

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Looks like a good snake to me.  There are very few poisonous snakes in North
America.

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Re: [MBZ] Doesn't look bad 1998 Mercedes-Benz sel 560,$2,000

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Maybe he is a Tarheel

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On 12/27/20 11:54 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

“The Lord is my North Carolina”?

Hood paint looks like it could be a little toasty.

-D


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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/112598750641399/?ref=search_code=undefined

1998 Mercedes-Benz sel 560
$2,000
Vehicles 
Listeda day agoinJacksonville, NC 

Message


   About This Vehicle

Driven 132,224 miles
Automatic transmission
Exterior color: Grey·Interior color: Yellow
Fuel type:Gasoline


   Seller's description

Runs good. Heat and air. Don't have time for to fix and spend money to do so. 
Title at hand. Willing to negotiate

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Re: [MBZ] Doesn't look bad 1998 Mercedes-Benz sel 560,$2,000

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“The Lord is my North Carolina”?

Hood paint looks like it could be a little toasty.

-D

> On Dec 27, 2020, at 11:50 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> 1998 Mercedes-Benz sel 560
> $2,000
> Vehicles 
> Listeda day agoinJacksonville, NC 
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> Message
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>   About This Vehicle
> 
> Driven 132,224 miles
> Automatic transmission
> Exterior color: Grey·Interior color: Yellow
> Fuel type:Gasoline
> 
> 
>   Seller's description
> 
> Runs good. Heat and air. Don't have time for to fix and spend money to do so. 
> Title at hand. Willing to negotiate
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Re: [MBZ] R350 with bad tranny $2k

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I would ask for the owner for the diagnosis.  See what he says.

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> If you are lucky could be 4matic transfer case.
>
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> > 4matic, who knows what hell is in there but maybe could be fairly simple
> > fix
> >
> > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/208675890430876
> >
> > 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class · R 350 Sport Wagon 4D
> > $2,000
> > Vehicles 
> > Dealership· Listed a week ago in Charlotte, NC
> > 
> > About This Vehicle…
> >
> >
> > Driven 165,000 miles
> > Automatic transmission
> > Exterior color: Blue · Interior color: Grey
> > Fuel type: Gasoline
> > 15.0 MPG city · 20.0 MPG highway · 17.0 MPG combined
> >
> >
> > Typical Features…
> >
> >   *
> > Moon Roof
> >   *
> > Navigation
> >   *
> > Alloy Wheels
> >   *
> > 4WD
> >   *
> >
> >
> > Seller's description…
> >
> > 2006 Mercedes Benz R350 only 165k clean title the transmission need to
> > fix or replace and I don’t have time to do it I sell this car with bad
> > transmission with very low price only $2000 please contact me on [hidden
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Re: [MBZ] R350 with bad tranny $2k

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If you are lucky could be 4matic transfer case.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

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> 4matic, who knows what hell is in there but maybe could be fairly simple
> fix
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/208675890430876
>
> 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class · R 350 Sport Wagon 4D
> $2,000
> Vehicles 
> Dealership· Listed a week ago in Charlotte, NC
> 
> About This Vehicle…
>
>
> Driven 165,000 miles
> Automatic transmission
> Exterior color: Blue · Interior color: Grey
> Fuel type: Gasoline
> 15.0 MPG city · 20.0 MPG highway · 17.0 MPG combined
>
>
> Typical Features…
>
>   *
> Moon Roof
>   *
> Navigation
>   *
> Alloy Wheels
>   *
> 4WD
>   *
>
>
> Seller's description…
>
> 2006 Mercedes Benz R350 only 165k clean title the transmission need to
> fix or replace and I don’t have time to do it I sell this car with bad
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Re: [MBZ] Not half bad CLK430 needs top hydraulics

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Allan,

I'm not sure he sees a lot of W116 stuff, but it can’t hurt to ask. If he’s got 
the right color leather he can repair seat covers, too, so that’s an option as 
well.

His name is Craig and you can email him at: mscho...@sbcglobal.net

Tell him I sent you - I get nothing out of it other than the satisfaction of 
getting him more business. He’s done a great job for me over the years and I 
would love to see him be able to help more owners.

-D

> On Apr 24, 2020, at 12:59 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Who is your seat guy? I need the front seats and armrest recovered in my
> W116. Driver's seat has a broken spring also so it's soft on one
> side. I've never been sure who to look for to help with that.
> 
> Allan
> 
> Dan Penoff via Mercedes  writes:
> 
>> Needs hydraulics. Cheap fix.
>> 
>> This is the kind of car you need to snag. Spend another grand on it and 
>> you’ve got a nice ride. A full set of rebuilt cylinders and locks are $800, 
>> my seat guy could probably get you refurbished covers for $200-$300.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Apr 24, 2020, at 10:49 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/240338633691473
>>> 
>>> 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 430 Cabriolet 2D
>>> $2,700
>>> Vehicles 
>>> Dealership· Listed a day ago in Dallas, GA 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> About This Vehicle…
>>> 
>>> Driven 195,232 miles
>>> Automatic transmission
>>> Exterior color: Red · Interior color: Black
>>> Fuel type: Gasoline
>>> 15.0 MPG city · 22.0 MPG highway · 18.0 MPG combined
>>> Very good condition 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Typical Features…
>>> 
>>> *
>>>  Alloy Wheels
>>> *
>>>  ABS (4-Wheel)
>>> *
>>>  AM/FM Stereo
>>> *
>>>  Air Conditioning
>>> *
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Seller's description…
>>> 
>>> 2000 mercedes benz clk430 for sale Runs and drives very well Strong engine 
>>> and transmission Ac heat radio all work Convertible top does not work Clean 
>>> title in hand current emission 404:516:6006 Located at 3080 atlanta hwy 
>>> dallas ga 30132
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Re: [MBZ] Not half bad CLK430 needs top hydraulics

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Who is your seat guy? I need the front seats and armrest recovered in my
W116. Driver's seat has a broken spring also so it's soft on one
side. I've never been sure who to look for to help with that.

Allan

Dan Penoff via Mercedes  writes:

> Needs hydraulics. Cheap fix.
>
> This is the kind of car you need to snag. Spend another grand on it and 
> you’ve got a nice ride. A full set of rebuilt cylinders and locks are $800, 
> my seat guy could probably get you refurbished covers for $200-$300.
>
> -D
>
>> On Apr 24, 2020, at 10:49 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/240338633691473
>> 
>> 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 430 Cabriolet 2D
>> $2,700
>> Vehicles 
>> Dealership· Listed a day ago in Dallas, GA 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> About This Vehicle…
>> 
>> Driven 195,232 miles
>> Automatic transmission
>> Exterior color: Red · Interior color: Black
>> Fuel type: Gasoline
>> 15.0 MPG city · 22.0 MPG highway · 18.0 MPG combined
>> Very good condition 
>> 
>> 
>> Typical Features…
>> 
>> *
>>   Alloy Wheels
>> *
>>   ABS (4-Wheel)
>> *
>>   AM/FM Stereo
>> *
>>   Air Conditioning
>> *
>> 
>> 
>> Seller's description…
>> 
>> 2000 mercedes benz clk430 for sale Runs and drives very well Strong engine 
>> and transmission Ac heat radio all work Convertible top does not work Clean 
>> title in hand current emission 404:516:6006 Located at 3080 atlanta hwy 
>> dallas ga 30132
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Not half bad CLK430 needs top hydraulics

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I'm thinking something like $2200 would be a reasonable offer 
considering those requirements, then settle for $2300


That would be a fun ride.

--FT

On 4/24/20 10:53 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Needs hydraulics. Cheap fix.

This is the kind of car you need to snag. Spend another grand on it and you’ve 
got a nice ride. A full set of rebuilt cylinders and locks are $800, my seat 
guy could probably get you refurbished covers for $200-$300.

-D


On Apr 24, 2020, at 10:49 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
 wrote:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/240338633691473

2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 430 Cabriolet 2D
$2,700
Vehicles 
Dealership· Listed a day ago in Dallas, GA 



About This Vehicle…

Driven 195,232 miles
Automatic transmission
Exterior color: Red · Interior color: Black
Fuel type: Gasoline
15.0 MPG city · 22.0 MPG highway · 18.0 MPG combined
Very good condition 


Typical Features…

*
   Alloy Wheels
*
   ABS (4-Wheel)
*
   AM/FM Stereo
*
   Air Conditioning
*


Seller's description…

2000 mercedes benz clk430 for sale Runs and drives very well Strong engine and 
transmission Ac heat radio all work Convertible top does not work Clean title 
in hand current emission 404:516:6006 Located at 3080 atlanta hwy dallas ga 
30132

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Re: [MBZ] Not half bad CLK430 needs top hydraulics

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Needs hydraulics. Cheap fix.

This is the kind of car you need to snag. Spend another grand on it and you’ve 
got a nice ride. A full set of rebuilt cylinders and locks are $800, my seat 
guy could probably get you refurbished covers for $200-$300.

-D

> On Apr 24, 2020, at 10:49 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/240338633691473
> 
> 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 430 Cabriolet 2D
> $2,700
> Vehicles 
> Dealership· Listed a day ago in Dallas, GA 
> 
> 
> 
> About This Vehicle…
> 
> Driven 195,232 miles
> Automatic transmission
> Exterior color: Red · Interior color: Black
> Fuel type: Gasoline
> 15.0 MPG city · 22.0 MPG highway · 18.0 MPG combined
> Very good condition 
> 
> 
> Typical Features…
> 
> *
>   Alloy Wheels
> *
>   ABS (4-Wheel)
> *
>   AM/FM Stereo
> *
>   Air Conditioning
> *
> 
> 
> Seller's description…
> 
> 2000 mercedes benz clk430 for sale Runs and drives very well Strong engine 
> and transmission Ac heat radio all work Convertible top does not work Clean 
> title in hand current emission 404:516:6006 Located at 3080 atlanta hwy 
> dallas ga 30132
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Apparently RR uses something Castrol made called “RR363”. The alternative is 
TRW PFM201 which appears to be identified as a mineral based oil.

In a quick Google search it appears that the older models used a DOT3 fluid for 
brakes and suspension systems that had castor oil added to it for lubricity.

-D

> On Apr 15, 2020, at 10:26 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
>> took it [Roller[ to his mech and I recall something about checking mineral 
>> oil in some system.
> 
> The 756 oil used in the SLS system is used in aircraft brakes.  Perhaps RR 
> uses similar?
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

> took it [Roller[ to his mech and I recall something about checking mineral 
> oil in some system.

The 756 oil used in the SLS system is used in aircraft brakes.  Perhaps RR uses 
similar?

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Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

That guy Hoovie bought a “cheap “ Roller for $80k or so. He took it to his mech 
and I recall something about checking mineral oil in some system. He did get it 
sorted and apparently it was working fairly well. A lot of the parts are BMW 
bits so it is possible to get them cheaper 

--R
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> On Apr 14, 2020, at 6:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I believe there was something about them using (mineral?) oil in their 
> hydraulic systems, or something to that effect? I was thinking I had heard 
> about non-Rolls mechanics working on them and putting the wrong stuff in them 
> and doing some serious damage as a result.
> 
> I’m pretty sure I’ve spoken about how the first place I worked for in the 
> generator business was next to a Rolls Royce dealer in Zionsville, IN. It was 
> just a little hole in the wall place, but people drove or had their RRs 
> shipped in to have them worked on there. We would wander over during lunch if 
> the shop door was open and chat the guy up. He showed us a lot of neat stuff, 
> none of which I recall except that they paint marked every fastener to know 
> if it had been tampered with.
> 
> https://people.com/archive/for-rolls-royce-owners-across-america-all-roads-lead-to-zionsville-indiana-vol-31-no-15/
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Apr 14, 2020, at 4:48 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I think I have told the story about my son the mechanic working on the 
>> brakes of an old Rolls before but will do it again.
>> 
>> I don't know or remember all of the details so forgive me if I am a bit 
>> vague.
>> 
>> This fellow had an old Rolls. Not sure of the vintage. Not ancient but old - 
>> maybe from the 50's.
>> 
>> The brakes were essentially non existent. He brought it to their shop 
>> because they did custom work on hotrods, race cars etc.
>> 
>> They looked at the brake system which was something quite unusual. If I 
>> recall, it had some sort of hydraulic booster driven off the back of the 
>> transmission. Parts were either unobtainium or silly expensive so they 
>> looked for alternatives.
>> 
>> They installed a brake booster out of a Chevrolet and that improved matters 
>> somewhat but not enough. This thing had massive drum brakes if I recall 
>> correctly and they started looking at the brake mechanism for clues as to 
>> why it did not work like they thought it should. Ultimately, they elected to 
>> reverse the shoes in the drums. I think they put the ones from the right 
>> side onto the left side etc. Totally backwards by anyone's book, but it 
>> worked reasonably well. I don't think they felt that the brakes had been put 
>> together wrong by previous mechanics.  My son still did not think the brakes 
>> were good on the car but the owner was happy as could be. He said they were 
>> much improved from the way it was when he brought it in and felt it was safe 
>> to drive it. I think he only used it in photo shoots for weddings or 
>> something like that so did not intend to drive it cross country.
>> 
>> If anyone is truly interested, I will ask him and either correct my guesses 
>> or add whatever detail he can provide. I know he should remember this well.
>> 
>> RB
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I believe there was something about them using (mineral?) oil in their 
hydraulic systems, or something to that effect? I was thinking I had heard 
about non-Rolls mechanics working on them and putting the wrong stuff in them 
and doing some serious damage as a result.

I’m pretty sure I’ve spoken about how the first place I worked for in the 
generator business was next to a Rolls Royce dealer in Zionsville, IN. It was 
just a little hole in the wall place, but people drove or had their RRs shipped 
in to have them worked on there. We would wander over during lunch if the shop 
door was open and chat the guy up. He showed us a lot of neat stuff, none of 
which I recall except that they paint marked every fastener to know if it had 
been tampered with.

https://people.com/archive/for-rolls-royce-owners-across-america-all-roads-lead-to-zionsville-indiana-vol-31-no-15/

-D

> On Apr 14, 2020, at 4:48 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I think I have told the story about my son the mechanic working on the brakes 
> of an old Rolls before but will do it again.
> 
> I don't know or remember all of the details so forgive me if I am a bit vague.
> 
> This fellow had an old Rolls. Not sure of the vintage. Not ancient but old - 
> maybe from the 50's.
> 
> The brakes were essentially non existent. He brought it to their shop because 
> they did custom work on hotrods, race cars etc.
> 
> They looked at the brake system which was something quite unusual. If I 
> recall, it had some sort of hydraulic booster driven off the back of the 
> transmission. Parts were either unobtainium or silly expensive so they looked 
> for alternatives.
> 
> They installed a brake booster out of a Chevrolet and that improved matters 
> somewhat but not enough. This thing had massive drum brakes if I recall 
> correctly and they started looking at the brake mechanism for clues as to why 
> it did not work like they thought it should. Ultimately, they elected to 
> reverse the shoes in the drums. I think they put the ones from the right side 
> onto the left side etc. Totally backwards by anyone's book, but it worked 
> reasonably well. I don't think they felt that the brakes had been put 
> together wrong by previous mechanics.  My son still did not think the brakes 
> were good on the car but the owner was happy as could be. He said they were 
> much improved from the way it was when he brought it in and felt it was safe 
> to drive it. I think he only used it in photo shoots for weddings or 
> something like that so did not intend to drive it cross country.
> 
> If anyone is truly interested, I will ask him and either correct my guesses 
> or add whatever detail he can provide. I know he should remember this well.
> 
> RB
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

I think I have told the story about my son the mechanic working on the 
brakes of an old Rolls before but will do it again.


I don't know or remember all of the details so forgive me if I am a bit 
vague.


This fellow had an old Rolls. Not sure of the vintage. Not ancient but 
old - maybe from the 50's.


The brakes were essentially non existent. He brought it to their shop 
because they did custom work on hotrods, race cars etc.


They looked at the brake system which was something quite unusual. If I 
recall, it had some sort of hydraulic booster driven off the back of the 
transmission. Parts were either unobtainium or silly expensive so they 
looked for alternatives.


They installed a brake booster out of a Chevrolet and that improved 
matters somewhat but not enough. This thing had massive drum brakes if I 
recall correctly and they started looking at the brake mechanism for 
clues as to why it did not work like they thought it should. Ultimately, 
they elected to reverse the shoes in the drums. I think they put the 
ones from the right side onto the left side etc. Totally backwards by 
anyone's book, but it worked reasonably well. I don't think they felt 
that the brakes had been put together wrong by previous mechanics.  My 
son still did not think the brakes were good on the car but the owner 
was happy as could be. He said they were much improved from the way it 
was when he brought it in and felt it was safe to drive it. I think he 
only used it in photo shoots for weddings or something like that so did 
not intend to drive it cross country.


If anyone is truly interested, I will ask him and either correct my 
guesses or add whatever detail he can provide. I know he should remember 
this well.


RB



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Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

When did you take in your Rolls in for a brake job quote, Grant?  Which
model/year?  What else are you keeping from us?

On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 1:52 AM G Mann via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Last brake job quote I got for a Rolls ran a bit over $8,500 with the
> caveat "We won't really know until we get it all opened up and order the
> parts." "It could run quite a bit more."
>
> Rolls Royce: If you have to ask what it will cost, you can't afford one...
> pretty much covers.
>
> On Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 9:25 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Sounds like a good challenge.  Re-brake the Roller, put the video up on
> > youtube, and you will be famous.
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 12:15 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I highly doubt it or I would expect there would be something about it
> on
> > > the web somewhere. It’s a common weak point you hear people gripe about
> > any
> > > time Rolls Royce comes up, or so it seems. I have no idea what the deal
> > is
> > > unless there’s something really unusual or unique about the brakes. You
> > > would think they would be something designed and engineered for RR as
> > > opposed to an off the shelf solution like the major manufacturers use.
> > >
> > > I would be curious to know just for the heck of it. Anyone out there
> have
> > > any background on RR?
> > >
> > > -D
> > >
> > >
> > > > On Apr 13, 2020, at 12:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > haha yeah that was my reaction too!  He kinda slides that in there.
> I
> > > wonder if some kind of retrofit is possible, pull some parts out of a
> 126
> > > or something and get it rolling... and stopping...
> > > >
> > > > --FT
> > > >
> > > > On 4/13/20 12:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> > > >> Oo! The “B” word with a Rolls Royce! Don’t even think about
> > pricing
> > > brake parts for these cars of you have a weak heart.
> > > >>
> > > >> A brake job on one of these can thousands of dollars.
> > > >>
> > > >> -D
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>> On Apr 13, 2020, at 12:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I have a 350 to drop in!
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Roller Silver Spur
> > > >>>
> > > >>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/580872982525680
> > > >>>
> > > >>> $5,000
> > > >>> Vehicles <
> > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/108127182549256/vehicles/>
> > > >>> Listed 2 days ago in Jacksonville, FL <
> > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/108127182549256/>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> About This Vehicle…
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Driven 71,000 miles
> > > >>> Automatic transmission
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Seller's description…
> > > >>>
> > > >>> In great condition but cannot start- needs fuel distributor which I
> > > have but haven’t installed because I can’t find the part to repair
> > brakes.
> > > Low miles. Only 71k miles. Clean title in hand.
> > > >>>
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Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Last brake job quote I got for a Rolls ran a bit over $8,500 with the
caveat "We won't really know until we get it all opened up and order the
parts." "It could run quite a bit more."

Rolls Royce: If you have to ask what it will cost, you can't afford one...
pretty much covers.

On Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 9:25 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
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> Sounds like a good challenge.  Re-brake the Roller, put the video up on
> youtube, and you will be famous.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 12:15 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > I highly doubt it or I would expect there would be something about it on
> > the web somewhere. It’s a common weak point you hear people gripe about
> any
> > time Rolls Royce comes up, or so it seems. I have no idea what the deal
> is
> > unless there’s something really unusual or unique about the brakes. You
> > would think they would be something designed and engineered for RR as
> > opposed to an off the shelf solution like the major manufacturers use.
> >
> > I would be curious to know just for the heck of it. Anyone out there have
> > any background on RR?
> >
> > -D
> >
> >
> > > On Apr 13, 2020, at 12:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > haha yeah that was my reaction too!  He kinda slides that in there.  I
> > wonder if some kind of retrofit is possible, pull some parts out of a 126
> > or something and get it rolling... and stopping...
> > >
> > > --FT
> > >
> > > On 4/13/20 12:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> > >> Oo! The “B” word with a Rolls Royce! Don’t even think about
> pricing
> > brake parts for these cars of you have a weak heart.
> > >>
> > >> A brake job on one of these can thousands of dollars.
> > >>
> > >> -D
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>> On Apr 13, 2020, at 12:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> I have a 350 to drop in!
> > >>>
> > >>> Roller Silver Spur
> > >>>
> > >>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/580872982525680
> > >>>
> > >>> $5,000
> > >>> Vehicles <
> > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/108127182549256/vehicles/>
> > >>> Listed 2 days ago in Jacksonville, FL <
> > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/108127182549256/>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> About This Vehicle…
> > >>>
> > >>> Driven 71,000 miles
> > >>> Automatic transmission
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Seller's description…
> > >>>
> > >>> In great condition but cannot start- needs fuel distributor which I
> > have but haven’t installed because I can’t find the part to repair
> brakes.
> > Low miles. Only 71k miles. Clean title in hand.
> > >>>
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Re: [MBZ] Blown hydraulics, bad wiring, bad paint 95 SL500

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You forgot "crappy photos".  :)

On Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 10:37 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Other than that probably would be reasonable at half the price for some fun
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/646482702796745
>
> Mercedes Benz SL500
> $3,200
> Auto Parts
> 
> Listed 3 weeks ago in Anderson, SC
> 
>
>
>   Details
>   …
>
>   *
> Condition
> Used - Good
>
> 1995 Classic run good with low miles for the age. 134,000. You have to
> let the top up manually. It has a hard top and soft top. Need a paint
> job. It will drive any where
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Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Sounds like a good challenge.  Re-brake the Roller, put the video up on
youtube, and you will be famous.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 12:15 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I highly doubt it or I would expect there would be something about it on
> the web somewhere. It’s a common weak point you hear people gripe about any
> time Rolls Royce comes up, or so it seems. I have no idea what the deal is
> unless there’s something really unusual or unique about the brakes. You
> would think they would be something designed and engineered for RR as
> opposed to an off the shelf solution like the major manufacturers use.
>
> I would be curious to know just for the heck of it. Anyone out there have
> any background on RR?
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Apr 13, 2020, at 12:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > haha yeah that was my reaction too!  He kinda slides that in there.  I
> wonder if some kind of retrofit is possible, pull some parts out of a 126
> or something and get it rolling... and stopping...
> >
> > --FT
> >
> > On 4/13/20 12:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> >> Oo! The “B” word with a Rolls Royce! Don’t even think about pricing
> brake parts for these cars of you have a weak heart.
> >>
> >> A brake job on one of these can thousands of dollars.
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Apr 13, 2020, at 12:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I have a 350 to drop in!
> >>>
> >>> Roller Silver Spur
> >>>
> >>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/580872982525680
> >>>
> >>> $5,000
> >>> Vehicles <
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/108127182549256/vehicles/>
> >>> Listed 2 days ago in Jacksonville, FL <
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/108127182549256/>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> About This Vehicle…
> >>>
> >>> Driven 71,000 miles
> >>> Automatic transmission
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Seller's description…
> >>>
> >>> In great condition but cannot start- needs fuel distributor which I
> have but haven’t installed because I can’t find the part to repair brakes.
> Low miles. Only 71k miles. Clean title in hand.
> >>>
> >>> --
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Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

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I highly doubt it or I would expect there would be something about it on the 
web somewhere. It’s a common weak point you hear people gripe about any time 
Rolls Royce comes up, or so it seems. I have no idea what the deal is unless 
there’s something really unusual or unique about the brakes. You would think 
they would be something designed and engineered for RR as opposed to an off the 
shelf solution like the major manufacturers use. 

I would be curious to know just for the heck of it. Anyone out there have any 
background on RR?

-D


> On Apr 13, 2020, at 12:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> haha yeah that was my reaction too!  He kinda slides that in there.  I wonder 
> if some kind of retrofit is possible, pull some parts out of a 126 or 
> something and get it rolling... and stopping...
> 
> --FT
> 
> On 4/13/20 12:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> Oo! The “B” word with a Rolls Royce! Don’t even think about pricing 
>> brake parts for these cars of you have a weak heart.
>> 
>> A brake job on one of these can thousands of dollars.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Apr 13, 2020, at 12:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have a 350 to drop in!
>>> 
>>> Roller Silver Spur
>>> 
>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/580872982525680
>>> 
>>> $5,000
>>> Vehicles 
>>> Listed 2 days ago in Jacksonville, FL 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> About This Vehicle…
>>> 
>>> Driven 71,000 miles
>>> Automatic transmission
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Seller's description…
>>> 
>>> In great condition but cannot start- needs fuel distributor which I have 
>>> but haven’t installed because I can’t find the part to repair brakes. Low 
>>> miles. Only 71k miles. Clean title in hand.
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

haha yeah that was my reaction too!  He kinda slides that in there.  I 
wonder if some kind of retrofit is possible, pull some parts out of a 
126 or something and get it rolling... and stopping...


--FT

On 4/13/20 12:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Oo! The “B” word with a Rolls Royce! Don’t even think about pricing brake 
parts for these cars of you have a weak heart.

A brake job on one of these can thousands of dollars.

-D




On Apr 13, 2020, at 12:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
 wrote:

I have a 350 to drop in!

Roller Silver Spur

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/580872982525680

$5,000
Vehicles 
Listed 2 days ago in Jacksonville, FL 



About This Vehicle…

Driven 71,000 miles
Automatic transmission


Seller's description…

In great condition but cannot start- needs fuel distributor which I have but 
haven’t installed because I can’t find the part to repair brakes. Low miles. 
Only 71k miles. Clean title in hand.

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Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Oo! The “B” word with a Rolls Royce! Don’t even think about pricing brake 
parts for these cars of you have a weak heart.

A brake job on one of these can thousands of dollars.

-D



> On Apr 13, 2020, at 12:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I have a 350 to drop in!
> 
> Roller Silver Spur
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/580872982525680
> 
> $5,000
> Vehicles 
> Listed 2 days ago in Jacksonville, FL 
> 
> 
> 
> About This Vehicle…
> 
> Driven 71,000 miles
> Automatic transmission
> 
> 
> Seller's description…
> 
> In great condition but cannot start- needs fuel distributor which I have but 
> haven’t installed because I can’t find the part to repair brakes. Low miles. 
> Only 71k miles. Clean title in hand.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Really, really bad timing by the DOE

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Back in the 70s when we had the “oil shortage” I had a friend who worked for 
BATX (I think it was called), company that owned a lot of tank cars and storage 
facilities and such. He told me they had zero capacity to store or move any 
more oil or refined products as all their tanks and tank cars were completely 
full, tankers sitting on sidings everywhere they could park them. Producers 
were holding product waiting for the prices to go up to where they could make 
huge profits, which eventually they did. 

It was the Jimmuh Cahtah MEOW (Moral Equivalent Of War) gas line alternating 
purchase days...  I miss him so much, he was the best president ever!

--FT
Sent from iPhone

> On Mar 11, 2020, at 9:56 PM, Clay via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> Pretty soon there will be no more empty oil cars, as they will all be fully 
> laden and sitting on abandoned track spurs throughout the nation.  

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Re: [MBZ] Really, really bad timing by the DOE

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The oil business is running out of places to hide the excess.  A bunch of 
refiners are closed or burnt down, so the flow to process it ain’t what it used 
to be.  Toss in 10% corn ethyl, so less processing need.  Electric cars need no 
oil.  Pretty soon there will be no more empty oil cars, as they will all be 
fully laden and sitting on abandoned track spurs throughout the nation.  

clay

> On Mar 11, 2020, at 7:52 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> in a sane world, the feds would be buying petroleum to save for the next 
> rainy day.
> 
> instead the gress of cons stick their fingers in the cookie jar  again.

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Re: [MBZ] Really, really bad timing by the DOE

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The hurricanes also took out a lot of the petro distribution and storage
infrastructure too.  For example, our FL panhandle petro came by barge.  So
we were shut down until docks rebuilt and intercoastal waterway restored.

-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Look what happened after the hurkins down Tejas and Weezeeanna ways

--FT

On 3/11/20 12:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
> What would happen if someone took out 2 refineries? 

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Look what happened after the hurkins down Tejas and Weezeeanna ways

--FT

On 3/11/20 12:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
What would happen if someone took out 2 refineries? 


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Re: [MBZ] Really, really bad timing by the DOE

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Now if we could just find a source of helium…

The Saudis are really trying to slap Pootie’s bag. They’re clearly quite 
unhappy. Their economy is not in that great of shape, so dumping oil isn’t 
going to help.

-D

> On Mar 11, 2020, at 12:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> we've been over the saud clan for over a year.
> 
> Why:  to be able to stabilize the market.
> Why:  We stockpile every other component of national defense.  Hitler ran out 
> of fuel.   Patton ran out of fuel.   having fuel reserves is a national 
> defense issue.   This is the first time I had heard the gress of cons is 
> dipping into the cookie jar.
> Why:  The gov used to buy up things like milk, cheese, grain, peanut butter 
> and so forth.  (I don't know if they still do)  Why not have fuel in reserve?
> Why:  it takes time and resources to extract crude, refine it and transport 
> it to where it is needed.  Right now, if one refinery shuts down for 
> maintenance, we get a price spike in fuels.  What would happen if someone 
> took out 2 refineries?
> 
> Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 3/11/20 10:55 AM:
>> Why, when we’re allegedly the world’s largest producer now? At least that 
>> what they were saying in the media this weekend when discussing the 
>> Pootie/Saudi spat.
>> 
>> I knew we were up there, but I didn’t think we had surpassed the output of 
>> the Saudis.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Really, really bad timing by the DOE

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There are plans in Congress to buy now for the SPR.

On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 12:08 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> we've been over the saud clan for over a year.
>
> Why:  to be able to stabilize the market.
> Why:  We stockpile every other component of national defense.  Hitler
> ran out of fuel.   Patton ran out of fuel.   having fuel reserves is a
> national defense issue.   This is the first time I had heard the gress
> of cons is dipping into the cookie jar.
> Why:  The gov used to buy up things like milk, cheese, grain, peanut
> butter and so forth.  (I don't know if they still do)  Why not have fuel
> in reserve?
> Why:  it takes time and resources to extract crude, refine it and
> transport it to where it is needed.  Right now, if one refinery shuts
> down for maintenance, we get a price spike in fuels.  What would happen
> if someone took out 2 refineries?
>
> Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 3/11/20 10:55 AM:
> > Why, when we’re allegedly the world’s largest producer now? At least
> that what they were saying in the media this weekend when discussing the
> Pootie/Saudi spat.
> >
> > I knew we were up there, but I didn’t think we had surpassed the output
> of the Saudis.
> >
> > -D
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Really, really bad timing by the DOE

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

we've been over the saud clan for over a year.

Why:  to be able to stabilize the market.
Why:  We stockpile every other component of national defense.  Hitler 
ran out of fuel.   Patton ran out of fuel.   having fuel reserves is a 
national defense issue.   This is the first time I had heard the gress 
of cons is dipping into the cookie jar.
Why:  The gov used to buy up things like milk, cheese, grain, peanut 
butter and so forth.  (I don't know if they still do)  Why not have fuel 
in reserve?
Why:  it takes time and resources to extract crude, refine it and 
transport it to where it is needed.  Right now, if one refinery shuts 
down for maintenance, we get a price spike in fuels.  What would happen 
if someone took out 2 refineries?


Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 3/11/20 10:55 AM:

Why, when we’re allegedly the world’s largest producer now? At least that what 
they were saying in the media this weekend when discussing the Pootie/Saudi 
spat.

I knew we were up there, but I didn’t think we had surpassed the output of the 
Saudis.

-D




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Re: [MBZ] Really, really bad timing by the DOE

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Why, when we’re allegedly the world’s largest producer now? At least that what 
they were saying in the media this weekend when discussing the Pootie/Saudi 
spat.

I knew we were up there, but I didn’t think we had surpassed the output of the 
Saudis.

-D


> On Mar 11, 2020, at 11:52 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> in a sane world, the feds would be buying petroleum to save for the next 
> rainy day.
> 
> instead the gress of cons stick their fingers in the cookie jar  again.
> 
> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote on 3/11/20 10:36 AM:
>> The Department of Energy this morning postponed its upcoming sale of crude
>> oil from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve following a historic dip
>> in oil prices that has roiled world markets.
>> 
>> The move halts the sale of some 12 million barrels of crude from three of
>> the reserve's locations along the Gulf Coast. That sale was mandated by
>> Congress as part of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement Act of 2015.
>> 
>> "In light of the recent fluctuations in global oil markets, the U.S.
>> Department of Energy is suspending the recently announced sale of crude oil
>> from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)," spokeswoman Jess Szymanski
>> said in the announcement.
>> 
>> Oil markets saw their biggest drop in 29 years yesterday as fears of the
>> new coronavirus combined with a price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia
>> to create market uncertainty (*Greenwire
>> *, March 9).
>> 
>> Prices dropped to as low as $31 per barrel but have seen a slight increase
>> to $33 today. President Trump spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin
>> 
> ...
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Re: [MBZ] Really, really bad timing by the DOE

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

in a sane world, the feds would be buying petroleum to save for the next 
rainy day.


instead the gress of cons stick their fingers in the cookie jar  again.

Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote on 3/11/20 10:36 AM:

The Department of Energy this morning postponed its upcoming sale of crude
oil from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve following a historic dip
in oil prices that has roiled world markets.

The move halts the sale of some 12 million barrels of crude from three of
the reserve's locations along the Gulf Coast. That sale was mandated by
Congress as part of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement Act of 2015.

"In light of the recent fluctuations in global oil markets, the U.S.
Department of Energy is suspending the recently announced sale of crude oil
from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)," spokeswoman Jess Szymanski
said in the announcement.

Oil markets saw their biggest drop in 29 years yesterday as fears of the
new coronavirus combined with a price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia
to create market uncertainty (*Greenwire
*, March 9).

Prices dropped to as low as $31 per barrel but have seen a slight increase
to $33 today. President Trump spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin


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Re: [MBZ] Really, really bad timing by the DOE

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

among woohoofloos and the little spat between the new Saud strong boy 
and Pootie and the cable "news" channels, our stock market is in gyrations


--FT

On 3/11/20 11:38 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

No surprise, as the Saudis just dropped their shorts again to beat up on Russia.

Cheap benzine for everyone!

-D


On Mar 11, 2020, at 11:36 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
 wrote:

The Department of Energy this morning postponed its upcoming sale of crude
oil from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve following a historic dip
in oil prices that has roiled world markets.

The move halts the sale of some 12 million barrels of crude from three of
the reserve's locations along the Gulf Coast. That sale was mandated by
Congress as part of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement Act of 2015.

"In light of the recent fluctuations in global oil markets, the U.S.
Department of Energy is suspending the recently announced sale of crude oil
from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)," spokeswoman Jess Szymanski
said in the announcement.

Oil markets saw their biggest drop in 29 years yesterday as fears of the
new coronavirus combined with a price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia
to create market uncertainty (*Greenwire
*, March 9).

Prices dropped to as low as $31 per barrel but have seen a slight increase
to $33 today. President Trump spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin
Salman this morning about the situation, the White House said.

"The sale was designed to raise revenue for SPR facility maintenance and
upgrades," Szymanski added. "Given current oil markets, this is not the
optimal time for the sale."

She added, "The Department continually monitors and evaluates global oil
markets and will provide updated information as market conditions change."

DOE first announced the sale in a news release at the end of last month.
Bids were due at 2 p.m. EDT today.

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill questioned the timing yesterday, fearing it would
add to the problem by putting more supply into an already saturated
market (*E
Daily *, March 10).

Established in the wake of the 1970s Middle East oil embargo, the SPR
contains 635 million barrels of crude oil.

Nearly half that supply, however, is scheduled for sale in the coming
decade because of congressional mandates.

Lawmakers have used the reserve to offset the cost of legislation like the
2015 highway bill or a health care research effort.
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Re: [MBZ] Really, really bad timing by the DOE

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

No surprise, as the Saudis just dropped their shorts again to beat up on Russia.

Cheap benzine for everyone!

-D

> On Mar 11, 2020, at 11:36 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> The Department of Energy this morning postponed its upcoming sale of crude
> oil from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve following a historic dip
> in oil prices that has roiled world markets.
> 
> The move halts the sale of some 12 million barrels of crude from three of
> the reserve's locations along the Gulf Coast. That sale was mandated by
> Congress as part of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement Act of 2015.
> 
> "In light of the recent fluctuations in global oil markets, the U.S.
> Department of Energy is suspending the recently announced sale of crude oil
> from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)," spokeswoman Jess Szymanski
> said in the announcement.
> 
> Oil markets saw their biggest drop in 29 years yesterday as fears of the
> new coronavirus combined with a price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia
> to create market uncertainty (*Greenwire
> *, March 9).
> 
> Prices dropped to as low as $31 per barrel but have seen a slight increase
> to $33 today. President Trump spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin
> Salman this morning about the situation, the White House said.
> 
> "The sale was designed to raise revenue for SPR facility maintenance and
> upgrades," Szymanski added. "Given current oil markets, this is not the
> optimal time for the sale."
> 
> She added, "The Department continually monitors and evaluates global oil
> markets and will provide updated information as market conditions change."
> 
> DOE first announced the sale in a news release at the end of last month.
> Bids were due at 2 p.m. EDT today.
> 
> Lawmakers on Capitol Hill questioned the timing yesterday, fearing it would
> add to the problem by putting more supply into an already saturated
> market (*E
> Daily *, March 10).
> 
> Established in the wake of the 1970s Middle East oil embargo, the SPR
> contains 635 million barrels of crude oil.
> 
> Nearly half that supply, however, is scheduled for sale in the coming
> decade because of congressional mandates.
> 
> Lawmakers have used the reserve to offset the cost of legislation like the
> 2015 highway bill or a health care research effort.
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Re: [MBZ] Not half bad, cheap enough 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240d

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

No not bad at all

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> On Jan 7, 2020, at 9:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/599387307294572/
> 
> 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240d
> West Columbia, SC· 4 hours ago 
> ·
>  
> $1,500
> 
> * About This Vehicle
> 
> *
> o
> 
> o Driven 220,000 miles
> *
> o
> 
> o Automatic transmission
> *
> o
> 
> o Exterior color: White
> 
> Seller's Description
> 
> 1974 Mercedes 240d ,auto, diesel,red interior complete,diesel engine 
> ,complete trim outside,runs,but has brake problem,needs be towed, good 
> project for restoration, straight body $1500 o.b.o.,title in hand
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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Deal

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

It looks nice but it is way overpriced. 116s especially gasser seem to have no 
value. Maybe that has changed. 

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> 
> If you’re looking for a W116 driver project:
> 
> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/tampa-1976-mercedes-benz-450sel/6997002486.html
> 
> Lots of pictures at the local dealer - this might belong to one of the techs.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Deal

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Donald Snook needs that!
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC

On October 13, 2019 6:22:46 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>If you’re looking for a W116 driver project:
>
>https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/tampa-1976-mercedes-benz-450sel/6997002486.html
>
>Lots of pictures at the local dealer - this might belong to one of the
>techs.
>
>-D
>
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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Deal

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Yeah that would be a good deal if it is mechanically sound.  Not a big 
fan of the white but the blue is nice, maybe fix up whatever issues and 
respray in that light blue color.


--FT


On 9/24/18 4:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

For something that’s looking for a decent R107 project:

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1980-mercedes-450sl/6706204406.html

-D
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Re: [MBZ] Bad paint, bad engine

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

About 50 miles. 
Kevin in Hillsboro

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> How far from Kevin in Hillsboro/Portland?
> 
>> On April 7, 2018 at 12:35 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Right up my alley, who is close?
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Bad paint, bad engine

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How far from Kevin in Hillsboro/Portland?

> On April 7, 2018 at 12:35 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> Right up my alley, who is close?
>

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Re: [MBZ] Bad paint, bad engine

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I was hoping it would go down to $450

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> US $1,450.00 starting bid
> 
> Wayy outta your league
> 
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> 
> 
>> On 4/7/18 12:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> Right up my alley, who is close?
>> 
>> 
>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SD/253545949401?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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Re: [MBZ] Bad paint, bad engine

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

US $1,450.00 starting bid

Wayy outta your league

--FT


On 4/7/18 12:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Right up my alley, who is close?


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Re: [MBZ] SL500 Sounding Bad*ss

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

That and the pipe had to come out.  There was no possible way they could have 
gotten all the way around the cat to weld the seam with it in frame.

I’m still ahead of the game as far as I’m concerned.  As much as I don’t care 
for that car, it’s been one of the most trouble free MBs I’ve ever owned.

-D


> On Sep 21, 2017, at 6:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Well, you got a point there.
> 
> 
> On 9/21/2017 5:24 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
>> You didn't have a bunch of "muffler sealer" over the crack that had to be
>> ground off before they could weld it . . .
>> 


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Re: [MBZ] SL500 Sounding Bad*ss

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Well, you got a point there.


On 9/21/2017 5:24 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:

You didn't have a bunch of "muffler sealer" over the crack that had to be
ground off before they could weld it . . .

On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 4:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


No, I drive down to muffler shop, they put on lift, drop exhaust or
whatever and weld, I hand them $50 or less and drive off.

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mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

If you have a lift and a welder.

For all the work I do on my cars and the money I save by doing it, I

don’t have a problem paying for stuff I can’t or don’t want to do.

This is the only cost I’ve had on this car for over a year outside of

maintenance items.  Tough to complain over $200.

-D



On Sep 21, 2017, at 4:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <

mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Holy smokes, that repair he is about $40-50.

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Re: [MBZ] SL500 Sounding Bad*ss

[OK Don via Mercedes]

You didn't have a bunch of "muffler sealer" over the crack that had to be
ground off before they could weld it . . .

On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 4:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> No, I drive down to muffler shop, they put on lift, drop exhaust or
> whatever and weld, I hand them $50 or less and drive off.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 21, 2017, at 4:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > If you have a lift and a welder.
> >
> > For all the work I do on my cars and the money I save by doing it, I
> don’t have a problem paying for stuff I can’t or don’t want to do.
> >
> > This is the only cost I’ve had on this car for over a year outside of
> maintenance items.  Tough to complain over $200.
> >
> > -D
> >
> >
> >> On Sep 21, 2017, at 4:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Holy smokes, that repair he is about $40-50.
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] SL500 Sounding Bad*ss

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

A number of years ago now, I had an 86 Chevy Suburban. The exhaust pipe 
would crack on the Y pipe where the 2 parts joined  and I would drop 
into the local Minute Muffler shop. They would put it on the hoist and 
weld it in place and charge me $8.
It would last a year or two and then I would get them to do it again. A 
bargain then and now.


RB

On 21/09/2017 4:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

No, I drive down to muffler shop, they put on lift, drop exhaust or whatever 
and weld, I hand them $50 or less and drive off.

Sent from my iPhone


On Sep 21, 2017, at 4:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
wrote:

If you have a lift and a welder.

For all the work I do on my cars and the money I save by doing it, I don’t have 
a problem paying for stuff I can’t or don’t want to do.

This is the only cost I’ve had on this car for over a year outside of 
maintenance items.  Tough to complain over $200.

-D



On Sep 21, 2017, at 4:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
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Holy smokes, that repair he is about $40-50.

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Re: [MBZ] SL500 Sounding Bad*ss

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No, I drive down to muffler shop, they put on lift, drop exhaust or whatever 
and weld, I hand them $50 or less and drive off. 

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> On Sep 21, 2017, at 4:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> If you have a lift and a welder.
> 
> For all the work I do on my cars and the money I save by doing it, I don’t 
> have a problem paying for stuff I can’t or don’t want to do.
> 
> This is the only cost I’ve had on this car for over a year outside of 
> maintenance items.  Tough to complain over $200.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On Sep 21, 2017, at 4:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Holy smokes, that repair he is about $40-50.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] SL500 Sounding Bad*ss

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

If you have a lift and a welder.

For all the work I do on my cars and the money I save by doing it, I don’t have 
a problem paying for stuff I can’t or don’t want to do.

This is the only cost I’ve had on this car for over a year outside of 
maintenance items.  Tough to complain over $200.

-D


> On Sep 21, 2017, at 4:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Holy smokes, that repair he is about $40-50.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] SL500 Sounding Bad*ss

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Holy smokes, that repair he is about $40-50.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 21, 2017, at 2:34 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Just got a call from them.  Dropping the pipe, will weld up the cat and 
> reinstall.
> 
> $200.00
> 
> I’m happy.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On Sep 21, 2017, at 10:58 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> It’s a local shop that’s second generation.  They do custom muffler work as 
>> well as general repairs.
>> 
>> The chain places can be so hit or miss.  I know these guys and they’re very 
>> well reviewed in Angie’s List, Yelp and Google, too.  They did a really nice 
>> custom exhaust for a W140 owner I know in the area.
>> 
>> -D 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] SL500 Sounding Bad*ss

[M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes]

Attaboy!

On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 2:34 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Just got a call from them.  Dropping the pipe, will weld up the cat and
> reinstall.
>
> $200.00
>
> I’m happy.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Sep 21, 2017, at 10:58 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > It’s a local shop that’s second generation.  They do custom muffler work
> as well as general repairs.
> >
> > The chain places can be so hit or miss.  I know these guys and they’re
> very well reviewed in Angie’s List, Yelp and Google, too.  They did a
> really nice custom exhaust for a W140 owner I know in the area.
> >
> > -D
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Re: [MBZ] SL500 Sounding Bad*ss

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Just got a call from them.  Dropping the pipe, will weld up the cat and 
reinstall.

$200.00

I’m happy.

-D


> On Sep 21, 2017, at 10:58 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> It’s a local shop that’s second generation.  They do custom muffler work as 
> well as general repairs.
> 
> The chain places can be so hit or miss.  I know these guys and they’re very 
> well reviewed in Angie’s List, Yelp and Google, too.  They did a really nice 
> custom exhaust for a W140 owner I know in the area.
> 
> -D 
> 

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Re: [MBZ] SL500 Sounding Bad*ss

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

My tech is that way.  I lost my AC belt so he slapped on a slightly used
belt that was hanging around in his shop.  Charged me $5.

On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 10:58 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
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> It’s a local shop that’s second generation.  They do custom muffler work
> as well as general repairs.
>
> The chain places can be so hit or miss.  I know these guys and they’re
> very well reviewed in Angie’s List, Yelp and Google, too.  They did a
> really nice custom exhaust for a W140 owner I know in the area.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Sep 21, 2017, at 10:47 AM, Andrew Strasfogel 
> wrote:
> >
> > I've been told by my main tech that Meinicke has awesome welders.  Which
> shop did you go to?
> >
> > On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 7:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com > wrote:
> > SL500 has gotten worse.  I was planning on taking the pipe off this
> weekend and heading over to the local muffler shop to have it welded, but
> it’s gotten too loud to be drivable for the spouse.
> >
> > Dropped it off this morning at the shop.  Waiting for them to open and
> give me a call.  I soaked all the fasteners with Kroil last weekend, which
> should help.  I’m hoping the can just drop the pipe and weld it up.  The
> replacement is like $300 from MB my cost.
> >
> > -D
> >
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Re: [MBZ] SL500 Sounding Bad*ss

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

It’s a local shop that’s second generation.  They do custom muffler work as 
well as general repairs.

The chain places can be so hit or miss.  I know these guys and they’re very 
well reviewed in Angie’s List, Yelp and Google, too.  They did a really nice 
custom exhaust for a W140 owner I know in the area.

-D 


> On Sep 21, 2017, at 10:47 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> I've been told by my main tech that Meinicke has awesome welders.  Which shop 
> did you go to?
> 
> On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 7:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
> > wrote:
> SL500 has gotten worse.  I was planning on taking the pipe off this weekend 
> and heading over to the local muffler shop to have it welded, but it’s gotten 
> too loud to be drivable for the spouse.
> 
> Dropped it off this morning at the shop.  Waiting for them to open and give 
> me a call.  I soaked all the fasteners with Kroil last weekend, which should 
> help.  I’m hoping the can just drop the pipe and weld it up.  The replacement 
> is like $300 from MB my cost.
> 
> -D
> 
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Re: [MBZ] SL500 Sounding Bad*ss

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I've been told by my main tech that Meinicke has awesome welders.  Which
shop did you go to?

On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 7:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> SL500 has gotten worse.  I was planning on taking the pipe off this
> weekend and heading over to the local muffler shop to have it welded, but
> it’s gotten too loud to be drivable for the spouse.
>
> Dropped it off this morning at the shop.  Waiting for them to open and
> give me a call.  I soaked all the fasteners with Kroil last weekend, which
> should help.  I’m hoping the can just drop the pipe and weld it up.  The
> replacement is like $300 from MB my cost.
>
> -D
>
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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Looking Deal...

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Looks like a Filtercharger sticker on a factory airbox. 
You treat it the same as any other car, note ease of starting, smoothness of 
idle and startup smoke in your prepurchase inspection, and change the fluids 
and filters when you get home. 
(which is better than removing a behind the radiator snorkel and cone, then 
trying to source a proper airbox and associated plumbing)

Mitch

> On July 5, 2017 at 7:12 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> …except for the K air filter.
> 
> https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/6197951892.html 
> 
> 
> -D
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Re: [MBZ] Crack and Bad Taste

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Bitches and hoes

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> On Jun 23, 2017, at 2:51 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
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> 
> Ok, so its in great shape.  But, a CONTINENTAL KIT?
> 
> https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/6169294890.html
> 
> Don Snook
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Re: [MBZ] Crack and Bad Taste

[M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes]

It's a boat fender for a land yacht!

-MMM-

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> damn I need me wunnathem for the 420SEL I am going to resurrect! That will
> be TOTALLY pimpin and will get me the price I want!
>
> --FT
>
>
>
> On 6/23/17 3:51 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> Ok, so its in great shape.  But, a CONTINENTAL KIT?
>>
>> https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/6169294890.html
>>
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Re: [MBZ] Crack and Bad Taste

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

damn I need me wunnathem for the 420SEL I am going to resurrect! That 
will be TOTALLY pimpin and will get me the price I want!


--FT


On 6/23/17 3:51 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:

Ok, so its in great shape.  But, a CONTINENTAL KIT?

https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/6169294890.html

Don Snook
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Winston Churchill:
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petty,
never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.
Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the 
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Re: [MBZ] Germans are bad, very bad....Trumpo\

[WILTON via Mercedes]

And we continue to have a damned fool and "playground" bully for so-called 
president.


Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "archer75--- via Mercedes" 

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Cc: 
Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2017 7:28 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Germans are bad, very badTrumpo\




During a meeting Thursday with European Union officials in Brussels, Trump 
allegedly said, “The Germans are bad, very bad,” according to Germany’s 
Spiegel Online, which cited unnamed sources in the room. He continued, the 
outlet said, by saying: “See the millions of cars they are selling in the 
U.S.? Terrible. We will stop this.”...snip


https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/trumps-alleged-slight-against-germans-generates-confusion-backlash/2017/05/26/0325255a-4219-11e7-b29f-f40ffced2ddb_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_germany-855pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory_term=.b0578fc3cdb4


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Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Bad lip reading

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

It's quite amazing technology - ir is it all human generated?

On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 1:20 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes 
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

 I saw that yesterday, very funny stuff

 With Bernie and Hillary! it would all be like Freesh..tuff, Freesh..tuff,
 Freesh..tuff, Freesh..tuff  '

 --R




 On 8/21/15 12:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

 Republican debate, NFL mic'ed.  All in good fun..

 I

 http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/08/19/1413598/-Bad-Lip-Reading-takes-on-the-first-Republican-debate-and-it-may-be-the-best-thing-ever?detail=email?detail=email
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Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Bad lip reading

[Rich Thomas via Mercedes]

I saw that yesterday, very funny stuff

With Bernie and Hillary! it would all be like Freesh..tuff, 
Freesh..tuff, Freesh..tuff, Freesh..tuff  '


--R



On 8/21/15 12:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Republican debate, NFL mic'ed.  All in good fun..

I
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/08/19/1413598/-Bad-Lip-Reading-takes-on-the-first-Republican-debate-and-it-may-be-the-best-thing-ever?detail=email?detail=email
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Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Bad lip reading

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

That is quite funny!
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Re: [MBZ] This is bad

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Thanks, just what I wanted!
-- 
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On August 14, 2015 3:41:18 PM EDT, fmiser via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com 
wrote:
 Max wrote:
 
 How do you measure toe-in that way?  In other words, how do
 you calibrate the laser pointer?

Trigonometry.  And the fact that the 123 manual has the
toe-in spec in degrees. *smiles*  But with a known tire
diameter and a toe-in length the angle can be calculated.

Regarding calibrating the level, I used a 10ft piece of
Unistrut that my eyeball determined was straight.  I measured
the height of the beam at the level and at 10 ft and figured
that was close enough.

I wrote up a page on my process in a file called
w123-toein-alignment_howto_screen.pdf

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Re: [MBZ] This is bad

[fmiser via Mercedes]

 Max wrote:
 
 How do you measure toe-in that way?  In other words, how do
 you calibrate the laser pointer?

Trigonometry.  And the fact that the 123 manual has the
toe-in spec in degrees. *smiles*  But with a known tire
diameter and a toe-in length the angle can be calculated.

Regarding calibrating the level, I used a 10ft piece of
Unistrut that my eyeball determined was straight.  I measured
the height of the beam at the level and at 10 ft and figured
that was close enough.

I wrote up a page on my process in a file called
w123-toein-alignment_howto_screen.pdf

Find it at http://host-a.net/fmiser/


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Re: [MBZ] This is bad

[fmiser via Mercedes]

 Meade wrote:
 
 Someday when I've got some time to play (maybe today,
 depending on weather) I will try making a perfect box with
 string around the perimeter of the car, then measure /
 adjust the toe-in.  Another way would be to make two
 parallel lines with string, then drive the car between and
 measure/adjust. Would be so nice to have a pit or a lift
 for this work.

On my 123s and my domestics I use a laser level against the
front rim pointing to a cardboard target attached to the back
rim.  It has worked well for my cars for years now.


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Re: [MBZ] This is bad

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

How do you measure toe-in that way?  In other words, how do you calibrate the 
laser pointer?
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On August 13, 2015 8:31:56 PM EDT, fmiser via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com 
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On my 123s and my domestics I use a laser level against the
front rim pointing to a cardboard target attached to the back
rim.  It has worked well for my cars for years now.


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Re: [MBZ] This is bad

[Curly McLain via Mercedes]

How do you measure toe-in that way?  In other words, how do you 
calibrate the laser pointer?

--
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'95 E300


Trigonometry.  Length of the long leg of a tringle, Length of the 
short leg, angle between the long leg and the hypotenuse.


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Re: [MBZ] This is bad

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Yabut how do you know the laser beam is parallel to the rim of the front wheel? 
 If the laser is not parallel, all that work means nothing.
-- 
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'95 E300

On August 13, 2015 10:14:22 PM EDT, Curly McLain via Mercedes 
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
How do you measure toe-in that way?  In other words, how do you 
calibrate the laser pointer?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

Trigonometry.  Length of the long leg of a tringle, Length of the 
short leg, angle between the long leg and the hypotenuse.

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Re: [MBZ] This is bad

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

 On August 13, 2015 at 10:35 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
 wrote:
 
 
 Yabut how do you know the laser beam is parallel to the rim of the front
 wheel?  If the laser is not parallel, all that work means nothing.

Reminds me of a wheel alignment article I saw in a motorcycle magazine in the
1970s.
Tie a string around the front of the wheel, attach the other end to something
you can move around, like a jug of oil. 
When the string is just barely touching the back edge of the tire, it's parallel
to the tire. 

Mitch. 

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Re: [MBZ] This is bad

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

How do organic pads compare to ceramic?
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On August 7, 2015 10:06:33 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
If you want to go on the cheap with some organic pads, check out Rock
Auto. They have had some seriously good deals on close outs for brake
pads of late. I just picked up a set of domestic organic pads for the
98 S420 last week for $6.
D

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