Re: [MBZ] Top-sider timing /smoking questions

2005-10-19 Thread Gary Thompson
Bill, I've got just the deal for you! How about a whole car? This way, you get to hear the engine run, and it can even deliver itself under its own power! Seriously, I've seen several cases where I could buy a whole car cheaper than I could get an engine and tranny. Many, many 123's and 126's

Re: [MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-19 Thread redghost
Having seen some of the junk that Kaleb posts for us to look at, it is a sure sign that there is a dearth of common sense being applied to our dear sweet benz by eBay sellers. Too many WTF things done to make the car worth less than scrap. Also seems to be a great issue in the more snot

Re: [MBZ] GULLWING

2005-10-19 Thread Gabriel S.
i was athinking the same thing...poor car rusting on a humid island. On 10/19/05, George Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 10/19/05 11:53 AM, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For a start, NO ONE with a Gullwing sells it on Craiglist. Most Gullwing owners have not heard of

Re: [MBZ] Climate control (1987 300D)

2005-10-19 Thread Dave M.
Warning: The pushbutton unit for the 1987 300D/TD is unique to the 1987 W124 diesels, IIRC, and none of the other years/models will work. So make sure you get the correct part number. I believe you can get rebuilt units for something like $200-250 from Rusty? I may have a good used unit if Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] GULLWING

2005-10-19 Thread Mitch Haley
Mathieu J. Cama wrote: It's a scam, most likely. Car is located in Indonesia. And worth closer to a half million IIRC

Re: [MBZ] Climate control (1987 300D)

2005-10-19 Thread Gabriel S.
Sounds good, i'll buy yours if Kaleb doesen't come through. On 10/19/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Warning: The pushbutton unit for the 1987 300D/TD is unique to the 1987 W124 diesels, IIRC, and none of the other years/models will work. So make sure you get the correct part number. I

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price wackiness

2005-10-19 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: I wrote a big rant but decided I'd spare the list my semi-moral waffling. I'm all for people having kids that can afford it but I could stand to have fewer of the room temperature intellect burger flippers squirting 'em out. The working poor are a huge step up from the

Re: [MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-19 Thread redghost
Sadly, the stone things Moses drug down were for use by JEWS not christians, who just latched onto them. If you look at these rules in a secular light most apply to just being good people. If more BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT types cut back on the killing, greed, lust, avarice, coveting,

Re: [MBZ] GULLWING

2005-10-19 Thread Steve MacSween
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 10/19/05 11:53 AM, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For a start, NO ONE with a Gullwing sells it on Craiglist. Most Gullwing owners have not heard of Craiglist, and even if they have, wouldn't put their car on it. Mac, it was in

Re: [MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-19 Thread redghost
Maybe I should just cast swine and see what becomes of them. No doubt I will not get a silk purse. Will surely get a two bit opinion. As long as it stays civil, will not have to move to banned with it On Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at 03:41 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: Gabriel spewed: What the

[MBZ] Smoking questions

2005-10-19 Thread BillR
Bill, I've got just the deal for you! How about a whole car? This way, you get to hear the engine run, and it can even deliver itself under its own power! Seriously, I've seen several cases where I could buy a whole car cheaper than I could get an engine and tranny. Many, many 123's and 126's

Re: [MBZ] Chinese 4x4 gets zero in safety test

2005-10-19 Thread Gabriel S.
HAHAHAHAHHA! On 10/19/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Landwind?!?! What the hell is a landwind? Volcanic flatulence? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (210k) '84 300D (204k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K) ___

[MBZ] OT Re: Sad Death

2005-10-19 Thread John Ervine
redghost wrote: Maybe I should just cast swine and see what becomes of them. No doubt I will not get a silk purse. Will surely get a two bit opinion. As long as it stays civil, will not have to move to banned with it I think you are mixing your metaphors. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd

Re: [MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-19 Thread Gabriel S.
Bob, you love it, it's probably the most excitement you ever get. On 10/18/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gabriel spewed: What the F*$ does this have to do with Mercedes Benz? The ten commandments should be contrabanded from all public institutions and business. I enjoy the

Re: [MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-19 Thread Gabriel S.
10 commandments in your home...OK! In our govorment NO! In private business? Whats the purpose? On 10/18/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i have no idea what this has to do with MB either, but businesses are privately owned...want 10 Commandments out of my house too? Chris

Re: [MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-19 Thread Mike Canfield
In private business it should be left up to the business owner..If you don't like it shop elsewhere. Mike - Original Message - From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 3:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sad Death 10

[MBZ] heavy car moving equipment

2005-10-19 Thread redghost
http://www.murphyauctions.net/kenmore05oct.html Looks like the 73 FREIGHTLINER with 20' ramp is a good start for car hauling back to Minnesota. Mate it to the 18' T/A 12,000 lb beavertail equipment trailer for more hauling goodness. Or the TRAILMOBILE 27' van trailer with liftgate will get

Re: [MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-19 Thread Mitch Haley
Mike Canfield wrote: In private business it should be left up to the business owner..If you don't like it shop elsewhere. Yep, just like the businesses that post no guns signs, which really mean only armed robbers carry guns here.

Re: [MBZ] OT Re: Sad Death

2005-10-19 Thread George Gregory
Besides, Swine is really a good guy. ___ GG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Ervine Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 2:07 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] OT Re: Sad Death redghost wrote: Maybe I

Re: [MBZ] Climate control (1987 300D)

2005-10-19 Thread Aaron Lam
Speaking of which, what is so different about the 87 diesel PBU when compared to run-of-the-mill 124 PBUs? What happens if the latter is installed in an 87 diesel? Will Armageddon ensue? -Aaron 1987 300D 1987 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Climate control (1987 300D)

2005-10-19 Thread Zeitgeist
...and as a corollary, are these different from the versions in '86-'87 W126 SDLs? On 10/19/05, Aaron Lam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of which, what is so different about the 87 diesel PBU when compared to run-of-the-mill 124 PBUs? What happens if the latter is installed in an 87 diesel?

Re: [MBZ] Climate control (1987 300D)

2005-10-19 Thread Gabriel S.
good question, I would also like to know. On 10/19/05, Aaron Lam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of which, what is so different about the 87 diesel PBU when compared to run-of-the-mill 124 PBUs? What happens if the latter is installed in an 87 diesel? Will Armageddon ensue? -Aaron 1987

Re: [MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-19 Thread Gabriel S.
As at devout liberterian I 100% agree...choices like that should be up to the business owner(s). I had a rather interesting experience working for a Mormon owned company, although very nice people I soon got fed up hearing about extreme religious right wing opinions (like the fact that our nation

Re: [MBZ] heavy car moving equipment

2005-10-19 Thread Gabriel S.
I like that sailboat...wouldint mind owning a skip loader for recreation. On 10/19/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.murphyauctions.net/kenmore05oct.html Looks like the 73 FREIGHTLINER with 20' ramp is a good start for car hauling back to Minnesota. Mate it to the 18' T/A

Re: [MBZ] heavy car moving equipment

2005-10-19 Thread Mitch Haley
redghost wrote: I know the SDL needed 18', but that 40 out to allow you at least four w201. I did a little checking recently. A 201 is 14' 7, but if you put them nose to nose, you can put two of them on a 24' trailer with all eight wheels on the trailer and the back ends hanging off. Three would

Re: [MBZ] Climate control (1987 300D)

2005-10-19 Thread Dave M.
Casey, the 124 and 126 units are totally different and not interchangeable. Aaron, from what I understand, one of the connections on the early diesel is supposed to see -12v while the early gas unit sees +12v (or vice-versa). There was also a change from the early gas units to late, as seen in

[MBZ] Seat belt problem

2005-10-19 Thread Gary Ludwick
The seat belt on my 79 450SL will no longer pull out from the pillar behind the drivers seat. Are these things fixable (I know how to get to the reel unit) or should I be looking for a replacement reel? If they can be fixed, I'd appreciate any tips. Gary Charlotte NC

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