no, I should though
Rich Thomas wrote:
Kaleb you need to step up to a new car! Did you ever check on the
auction details?
--R
http://www.texascarsforkids.org/details.asp?CarId=19956vType=1
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I would be interested just out of curiosity
BillR wrote:
I did take several pictures of the car inside and out if anyone is interested.
I'll send them off list.
BillR
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Just tighten it a bit, in other words, loosen the lock nuts and shorten
the shaft slightly. May help, may not.
B Dike wrote:
W115'ers
My daughter's 75 240D slips during the 3-4 shift but she knows how to 'shift with the throttle' to deal with it. How do I adjust the transmission control
V Layton wrote:
What do you mean, not the apparent long-out-of-production holy grail of
euro lenses do you? The closest I've ever come is a car that was
originally equipped with them and lost in the Federale-ization.
Like these:
http://roger.klimke.free.fr/cariboost1/crbst_10120.jpg
I
You didn't buy it?
http://www.bdt.com/david/images/rs003.jpg
Sure wish I was living down by the Avenues Mall in Jax -- that car would
already be at my place on Bay Meadows!
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I'm a man but I can change if I have to ... I guess.
Allan,
One of the products which is highly touted for this purpose is POR-15. I've
used this on an old Volvo I had and a winter Buick, but it didn't last
long. Since I had previously garaged and not driven my '84 300D in the
winter until this year, I had two rust areas (Rt. front fender/valence
No, for all the reasons I listed earlier. Would have been fun, though. I'm
holding out for a nice 300SDL or 560SEL.
BillR
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From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Avenues Mall is not far, and the West end of Baymeadows is just a few blocks
away. Happy to hold the car for you
BillR
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From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 8:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Moved from there (Bay Club Apartments on Southside) over a decade ago. I've
been gone so long that I actually worked at the computer SkunkWorks
compound for Barnett Bank over around University. Forget the address, but
there was a Chinese restaurant nearby called Takie Outie (I swear, folks).
My
He speaks the truth. There are a few 'Chinese Takee Outee' locations
around here.
Don - Come back and I'll take you to the 'Osaka Sushi Bar and Buffet'. It's
a very popular local spot with a very high percentage of orientals eating
there. A very worthwhile experience.
BillR
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If I make it back there, I'm heading straight for Singleton's in Mayport.
(Please tell me you've eaten there.)
On 3/1/07, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
He speaks the truth. There are a few 'Chinese Takee Outee' locations
around here.
Don - Come back and I'll take you to the 'Osaka Sushi Bar
I have not [not in my usual eating area]. The wife said she wanted to go
somewhere special tomorrow night, though. Where/What is it? We have been
as far as Magellans at the beach and Billy's Boat House at the intercoastal,
so it is certainly near there.
Speak to me ...
- Original
I was career Coast Guard and enjoyed fresh seafood for two decades.
Singleton's is by FAR the best seafood or otherwise place I've eaten, and
I've eaten at every opportunity all the way from north Maine to Key West.
Head for the Mayport Ferry. Don't get on it, though. Somewhere nearby is
what
I'm looking to move into a bigger place with more parking and garage space
to house just this sort of cheap benz deal. I have a connection with a
painter who happens to be on my dragon boat team, so it would be cheap
enough for me to get it painted. Even if it turned out bad in the end and
Come to Iowa. I have a three bedroom, two bath ranch on three lots (corner).
Hundred year old hardwood floors everywhere. Three car garage that is
actually a four car garage, except they forgot to put in the 4th door so
that is now my computer workshop.
R'gina, wanna price that our for me?
Did
My monthly rent at Bay Club (Southside Blvd.) in 1996 exceeds my house
payment in 2007.
And Bay Club was a 2 bedroom with a one car garage! The three bedroom units
were $1000.
I rest my case.
I think my parents' condo at Crescent Beach set them back just over $100K
about 15/20 years ago. The
Yeah, but we have Singleton's.
We will try it out tomorrow night. Thanks -
BillR
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From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 10:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $250 1985 300SD
My monthly rent at Bay
Yea, you score on that point. Plus, I am up to my ass in snow at the moment
and that doesn't normally happen in Jax. On the other hand, it is hard to
fight a hurricane with a snowblower.
On 3/1/07, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yeah, but we have Singleton's.
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holy cow, I sure wish that was anywhere near being close, that color
combo is RARE, as is the power back seat in a SD. The wheels alone,
assuming they are real MB wheels, are worth $400+
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LT Don wrote:
Come to Iowa. I have a three bedroom, two bath ranch on three lots (corner).
Hundred year old hardwood floors everywhere. Three car garage that is
actually a four car garage, except they forgot to put in the 4th door so
that is now my computer workshop.
House cost me $74K
I'll be happy to buy and store it for a few months for someone who can do
the work on it. He is even giving a discount from the $300 on the
windshield. You could even swing by Columbia and pick up those derilict
engines when you come to pick it up...
BillR
Jacksonville FL
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Registration on my Benz is $30 a year
That's about what it is here in Oregon no matter what car/truck you drive.
RV's go by the length at $6.00 per foot IIRC. Emissions are only tested in
a few areas, unfortunately, one is where I live. There are no vehicle
inspections though. I Guarantee
Why don't you drag it to Iowa for me? I will treat you to a Cattleman's
Dinner feast.
On 3/1/07, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'll be happy to buy and store it for a few months for someone who can do
the work on it. He is even giving a discount from the $300 on the
windshield. You could
I hear Iowa got shut down with a blizzard. Are you homebound now?
Craig
One that has just landed on time and allowed me to walk out of the door
WITHOUT SITTING AROUND ON TARMAC and with a nice smile from the stewardess
that has served me well on the flight.
Maybe you're right, Harry.
Brian
Harry wrote:
Didn't know there was a such thing as a perfectly good
Kaleb, so what does it take to buy parts from you? I know we exchanged an
email about what I need several months ago, but I didn't hear back from you.
Should I have taken that to mean you don't have the parts? I still need
them.
Have not gone boneyard hunting yet - haven't made time.
Brian
83
me too.
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From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 7:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $250 300SD pictures
I would be interested just out of curiosity
BillR wrote:
I did take several
I am loosing 1.4 mm /week ( depth from coolant surface to filling point
) of coolant from my radiator. I have had the system pressure tested (
hot ) and cap tested and all ok. There appears to me no obvious leak
externally which seems to pint to an internal leak. Furthur this leak
occurs even
If you go there and you are disappointed, send me the bill and I will
reimburse you. I am that confident of the culinary delights.
We are going tonight. I'm sure we could find something not to like, and the
bill would be $250, and I'll throw in the green benz how's that for a plan?
On 3/1/07, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I did take several pictures of the car inside and out if anyone is interested.
I'll send them off list.
BillR
Bill,
Please, do send them along. Interested in the look of this old beast.
Ed.
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On 3/1/07, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'll be happy to buy and store it for a few months for someone who can do
the work on it. He is even giving a discount from the $300 on the
windshield. You could even swing by Columbia and pick up those derilict
engines when you come to pick it up...
Let's talk Bill..It runs and drives? Toni would LOVE a green Benz
for her birthday! I haven't really been paying alot of attention to the
thread..What did you find wrong with it and what is his final price? I
could come to FL and drive it home. My cell is 607-339-9387..Give
Drool away.My 69 acres with 3 barns and a 2 story farmhouse is
currently assessed for $69K here in NY..
Mike
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From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 10:55
Did anyone mention the wheels are from a 201/124 chassis car and are
about an inch too narrow? Those poor tires look like they're ready to
roll off the rim at the first curve.
Tony Wirtel
Check this out.
http://austin.craigslist.org/car/286731472.html
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1995 E320
Mike - I'll look for the post that give what I saw in a few minutes of
looking and attach that. It does run, but lacks power. I left new filters
with the owner, but they looked to have been changed, so didn't do that .
Other listers suggested a clogged injector. I am happy being the
Very cool...Like a Sprinter with nice lines.LOL
Mike
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From: Gary Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 8:46 AM
Subject: [MBZ] What?
Check this out.
The other question there is how closely the assessed value follows the
actual value, but yes, I could live with that pricing. My place is assessed
about $100k less than sale value, plus a $25k homestead exemtion on a
primary residence. No state or county taxes is nice, also. Property taxes
I've used POR15, its good stuff. You can buy it directly, POR15.com
-Curt
Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 11:31:59 -0600
From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rust starting -- how to handle it
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
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What parts are you looking for?
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Kaleb, so what does it take to buy parts from you? I know we exchanged an
email about what I need several months ago, but I didn't hear back from you.
Should I have taken that to mean you don't have the parts? I still need
them.
Have not gone
Car is in Middleburg, FL. It is just outside of Jacksonville, a few miles
off of US 301. Enter the address in 'Trips and Streets or some other
program to get an exact location.
1706 Long Horn Rd, Middleburg, FL 32068
BillR
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From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL
way too far away
BillR wrote:
Car is in Middleburg, FL. It is just outside of Jacksonville, a few miles
off of US 301. Enter the address in 'Trips and Streets or some other
program to get an exact location.
1706 Long Horn Rd, Middleburg, FL 32068
BillR
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Did anyone mention the wheels are from a 201/124 chassis car and are
about an inch too narrow? Those poor tires look like they're ready to
roll off the rim at the first curve.
Having tried (by mistake) to put a set of 124 wheels on one of
my cars I sort of doubt it. They won't even really go
Maryland registration is expensive ($180/2yrs?), but ALL diesels are exempt
from emissions tests in MD (period). Unfortunately we have mandatory
insurance, you you pay out at least one orifice for that. At least we dont
have to pay sales tax (yet) on the registration, or an annual property
Yes, but Marylanders pay the equivalent of the sales tax when they first
register, and it is based not on what you pay for the car (in the case of a
$250 car), but on the State's reading of their blue book value. And then
there is the small matter of a State approved vehicle safety inspection
Alright... does anyone else have this problem? When I write an email
in Thunderbird I'll have one blank line between my paragraphs, but when
it sends them out there aren't any! Then when I put two lines between
each paragraph it sends out two linesI'm guessing that it might
have
Ya know what Bill..I have no idea what I was thinking...I need to go
to FL for a car about like I need a hole in my head. Thanks for the info
and all!
Mike
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From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday,
LT Don is NEVER OK! Just ask hin!!
I got home Wed night in the predictions of freezing rain and snow. I was
lucky to get home. All the roads are pretty much shut down while the wind
howls. If an ambulance is needed out of town, it goes behind a
snowplow. The national Guard is rescuing
87 acres with a 1 room camp and fish pond valued at $39,000 in northern Maine.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 08:23:26 -0500
From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $250 1985 300SD
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In baltimore city I am paying about $75-85/mo for each of the three cars .. of
course that includes $500 deductible collision (in addition to the
mandatory)... but still it gets pretty expensive.
That doesn't sound t bad for collision... but I'm 22 so I'm used
My family comes from Baltimore [actually, they came there with Lord
Baltimore]. My grandfather didn't want the 1,400 acre plantatnion and
walked away from it, and we ended up n Florida. Nice to be saving $ on car
insurance .
BillR
Jacksonville FL.
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From:
Things like a wood-grain ashtray that includes as much of the lighter assy.
as necessary to get it working so I can use cel phone - I just have wires.
The piece of wood trim that wraps around on the passenger side of dash.
An antenna mast - whatever it would take to simply replace the mast and
Rusty is the man for that. New ones are pretty darn cheap. You just unscrew the
nut right around the mast and raise the antenna until it falls out and you
don't get any more tail... all you have to do then is insert the new antenna
tail and lower it until you can screw in the nut Oh yeah,
You were lucky - in my case, the good folks at Glen Burnie would NOT accept
the bill of sale from Academy Ford in Laurel, and went by their blue book.
What really griped me was the clod who checked the front shoe brakes by
removing the drums, just dropping the bearing cone in the dirt.
Great! 'preciate the tips! Sounds quite easy. I might even be able to do it.
Brian
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Rusty is the man for that. New ones are pretty darn cheap. You just
unscrew the nut right around the mast and raise the antenna until it falls
out and you
It sounds like all the people on the interstates have been rescued as of
about noon today. They are now concentrating on the two lanes to find
people stranded and bring them into some shelter.
A good share of the ice from last weekend has melted/cracked and fallen off
the trees in Ames.
At
Last night on my way home, my check engine light came on. I have a 1990
300SEL 135K. I could not remember whether my car had OBDI and did not
know what this indicated. So, pulled out my owner's manual. It said
that only California models had the OBD. This surpised me and I don't
know whether
Good for you! How on earth did you find a 30 Amp strip fuse? I could not
buy any from stealerships, they could not even find a part number. Rusty
sent me 60 Amp glow fuses in place of the 30A ACC fuses I ordered. My
400k SDL still has a 16 ga jumper wire based on the theory that 16 ga
I left work at 11:30 (yesterday) for lunch and decided to walk back to the
office -- just a couple of blocks. With the car in the garage (the VW) I
didn't want to push my luck by driving it again.
We got about a foot of snow but I have drifts of about six feet in places in
my yard. Our office,
Loren,
Have you considered using an automatic or manual reset thermal breaker?
They are available at most auto parts stores. A common problem on a 123 is
the fuse holders get in poor condition for two fuses, the fuse for the ACC
and the fuse for the electric condensor fan (the one in front
Dang. I thought we had it rough when we had to call a plow to get our
ambulance to the site and then to the hospital. Never had to go to the
lengths you relate. Happy for that. Best of luck to all.
BillR
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To: Mercedes Discussion
They said on the radio the drill for getting people out of the interstate
right of way was a blower truck, a regular plow and a string of National
Guard humvees following. When they found anyone, they'd leave a couple of
humvees to do the dig and pick while the convoy went on. The straggler
75 and gorgeously beautiful here in Houston today. Ah feel yer pain...
--R
Loren Faeth wrote:
They said on the radio the drill for getting people out of the interstate
right of way was a blower truck, a regular plow and a string of National
Guard humvees following. When they found anyone,
55 and sunny in columbus.
On 3/2/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
75 and gorgeously beautiful here in Houston today. Ah feel yer pain...
--R
Loren Faeth wrote:
They said on the radio the drill for getting people out of the
interstate
right of way was a blower truck, a regular plow
Whazzat ya say? I didn't hear a thang!
Go out to Queens BBQ in Galveston and have some BBQ for me! I've heard
about that beautiful Houston weather!
At 04:09 PM 3/2/2007, you wrote:
75 and gorgeously beautiful here in Houston today. Ah feel yer pain...
--R
Loren Faeth wrote:
They said
Galveston ain't Houston. My fave is Luling City Market, about 5 min
from the house, but I take visitors to Goode Company, where you can buy
little fuzzy leather purses for the ladies (most of whom do not know the
source of the pouch).
--R
Loren Faeth wrote:
Whazzat ya say? I didn't hear a
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