What about \/ I /-\ GR/-\?
--R
LWB250 wrote:
>
> They had good Rolex knock-offs, too.
>
> Dan
>
>
>
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This one just arrived. Got a powder coating device for $50 and a bunch
of other random useful stuff cheap. Some of this stuff, for occasional
use when you need it, is OK. The blood from the prisoners washes off
pretty easily.
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On 7/19/07, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> I realize, though, that it can annoying for those without a system like
> gmail.
>
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Tom:
My rule of thumb is this: Craftsman in my garage (many hanging on a
pegboard). Cheapo stuff in my Benz trunk's toolbox for emergency repairs.
I guess I am a product of the GSA cheap crap that we were issued in the
military. It got so bad that I finally turned in my GSA tools, purchased
every
I will second what John said. I've bought from the dealership in Des Moines
twice, in both cases to buy really small/cheap stuff that I needed. I had to
be in Des Moines anyway, but even if I'd had to drive the 90 minute round
trip, the fuel was cheaper than paying Rusty's shipping on a $5 item.
B
Exactly. Consider it the ultimate two-fer (IowaQ and RustyQ).
What better place/time to celebrate Benz-ism than in the middle of a harvest
of potential tanks of ethanol and soy-diesel.
On 7/19/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> On Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:57:20 -0400 "Rusty Cullens" <[
Peter T. Arnold wrote:
> That's when you should call Rusty fast. He can o'nite it to you. Your
> dealer can try to get the part and over charge you.
I don't buy high dollar items from the dealer. I buy stuff from the
dealer (the one in Huntsville actually charges list... not over like
some of
I just finished reading a book by the guy how was pretty much behind the
design and building of the 747. While working on the 747, he was in China
and noticed what was pretty much a copy of their then 707. The idea was
that China wanted to make their on inhouse plane. I believe it never left
the
On Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:57:20 -0400 "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> We are thinking about having RustyQ 2007 in Jefferson, Iowa. Maybe
> September 15th or 22nd.
So I take it that you're coordinating with LT Don, aka Wonko the Sane, and
will put it on in his locale instead of his propo
> the first time, a couple hours later, the transmission didn't want to
> shift out of first.
Chicken wagon did that a few times. After a fluid/filter
change that problem is gone.
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My 2 cents (ok, maybe $2.00) worth.
I have a set of wrenches in my tool box that I've owned for over 25 years.
They are Chrome Vanadium steel, have served me very well over the years &
were made in China. My great grandchildren will be using these cheap (but
high quality) wrenches because
> >>It's been my experience that in most countries, manufacturers are willing
> and able to supply whatever quality you're willing to pay for. Most people
> don't go to china for high quality, high priced items, but if they did,
> they'd
> likely find manufacturers willing and able to match mos
Just went thru the catalog and found "120 Amp, 230Volt, Flux and Mig Welder"
but theprice is shown as $299.99.
I confirmed the prie in Order from cat as $299. Haven't seen anything with
a $170 price. And Iseem to get their flyers and/or catalogs every day or 2.
There's a number of other welder
I have a catalog in front of me that came a couple of days ago - what's the
description of the Welder you want?
I'll provide the catalog # and Item # - that should get what you want -
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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On Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:41:51 -0500, you wrote:
>Every once in a while you need a part NOW.
>
>Thanks, Tom
>256-656-1924
>
That's when you should call Rusty fast. He can o'nite it to you. Your
dealer can try to get the part and over charge you.
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Peter T. Arnold
2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto,
On Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:26:27 -0400 "andrew strasfogel"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> You have a closet Akubra?
>
> What's an Akubra?
>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akubra
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LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Their ability to do knockoffs of darned near anything
> you could bring them was nothing short of amazing.
Well, they probably learned it from the Soviets.
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However it is good practise to only reset the tripmeter when the car is
stopped, particularly on the 123 chassis.
A good driver shouldn't be fiddling with reset buttons while they are
driving anyway.
I know, I know, most drivers do anything but drive. They do things like read
the newspaper, talk
In the late 80s and early to mid 90s, I used to do
business in Kaoshuing and Taipei, Taiwan.
Their ability to do knockoffs of darned near anything
you could bring them was nothing short of amazing.
The guy who was next to my customer was a specialist
in making milling machines. You would see the
Marshall Booth wrote:
>
> It's been my experience that in most countries, manufacturers are
> willing and able to supply whatever quality you're willing to pay for.
> Most people don't go to china for high quality, high priced items, but
> if they did, they'd likely find manufacturers willing an
I am lucky that the store I go to is way across town, it keeps me from
going there to buy all those great buys, which then gather dust, but
they're there if I need them.
--R
Allan Streib wrote:
> Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
>
>> Ah, there is a little text link at the top to "vi
Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Ah, there is a little text link at the top to "view this email online"
> Never saw that before, but never looked for it either.
>
> http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/emails/display.do?fname=29_RetailA.html
"Offer good for in-store purchases only"
Mig
Ah, there is a little text link at the top to "view this email online"
Never saw that before, but never looked for it either.
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/emails/display.do?fname=29_RetailA.html
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Allan Streib wrote:
> So, would the person with the catalog listing the $170 price be so
Allan Streib wrote:
>
> Meaning, they do have some prices that are only available in the
> retail stores?
It may be possible. The flyers for the stores don't have the
price codes on the item numbers, so you can't use a store flyer
to 'place order from the catalog' on the internet. I don't know
If you sign up for their weekly email specials, they have "coupons" you
can print out for a whole bunch of stuff. There is also a link to more
coupons, more big discounts. If you are really interested I can forward
the email directly to you.
--R
Allan Streib wrote:
> Where do you get the sal
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
> On 7/17/07, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> Are you suggesting that ALL the tools from a specific country are of the
>> same quality?
>
> Of course not! I don't pretend to have anything other than anecdotal
> evidence, but I have noticed that there seems
Remove the rubber covering and take out the screws that hold the TS
stalk on..
DWS
andrew strasfogel wrote:
> I didn't in my W108 so probably - almost certainly - NOT.
>
> On 7/18/07, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Thanks Andrew and Darrell - Do I assume correctly that I have to r
We are thinking about having RustyQ 2007 in Jefferson, Iowa. Maybe September
15th or 22nd. This is to see if anyone is interested in changing venues. Please
let me know if you are a faithful attendee and would not be able to attend in
Iowa, but would attend in Atlanta. Also let me know if you wo
Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> If it was a store flyer, it would only have the five digit item number in it.
> Let's hope it was a mail order catalog.
Meaning, they do have some prices that are only available in the
retail stores?
Allan
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Allan Streib wrote:
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> So, would the person with the catalog listing the $170 price be so
> kind as to post the full item code? I did try cycling through the 10
> options and got $269.99 for each of them.
If it was a store flyer, it would only have the five digit item number in it.
Let's hop
So, would the person with the catalog listing the $170 price be so
kind as to post the full item code? I did try cycling through the 10
options and got $269.99 for each of them.
Allan
Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Allan Streib wrote:
>> I recall some hacking that could be done with
There is nothing in the mechanism that will cause the button to stick or
fail only when you are moving.
Thanks, Tom
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Sent: 7/19/07 8:49 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Odo reset 190DT
Hi, All.
M
Every once in a while you need a part NOW.
Thanks, Tom
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From: "Loren Faeth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: 7/19/07 2:54 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2007
Why do you go to the local stealership? Haven't you learned yet? We
have
Is this for a W123 or a W124 chassis? The W124 PBU is all solid state,
and does not suffer from circuit board cracks nearly so much as the
W123 one (relays soldered down).
The "thermocouple" on the W124 is a thermistor, not a switch.
Peter
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Check the kickdown switch for a short -- this will keep the tranny in
first much longer than you want to push it, although it WILL upshift
(near the redline mark, or about 35 mph on that car, I think).
Dying on a turn left only sounds like a bad wire or defective crank
position sensor (on the r
Allan Streib wrote:
> I recall some hacking that could be done with HF links to get the same
> item to show up at different prices, but not recalling the specifics.
Click on 'order from catalog'. The item number is five numbers, a dash,
and one number followed by three letters. The letters tell
I have pictures of the whole job, including
disassembly of the PBU and resoldering the boards.
Lots of pics, so don't ask unless you've got a big
mailbox and lots of bandwidth. I took them in
anticipation of putting them up on my Web site.
I also have pics for recalibrating the compressor
shutof
Where do you get the sale price? On the web it's listing at $270. Do
you have to go to a retail store to get that?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=94164
I recall some hacking that could be done with HF links to get the same
item to show up at different prices, b
For what it's worth coming from a relative newbie like me: I think OT
is a good thing.
I realize, though, that it can annoying for those without a system like gmail.
For me, it is very much about commaraderie (sp?) with those who share
similar interests (well at least one interest - I'm not sure
Just read an interesting article about refinishing seats. SOme of you have
talked about Leatherique, etc and some other methods - this article says the
leather seats are treated very similarily to the paint on the body. For
instance, severe problem areas are sanded to reach good material. Als
I finally found out what the problem was! Last month I posted a
smoking/idling problem my 87 300D Turbo had. I removed the fuel injection
pump and it has a hole in the side of the pump the size of a quarter and
another hole the size of a 'bb' on the lower right side (against the
engine). When I til
Two phillips screws on the underside of the wood and it lifts up to
unhook at the top. four small screws hold the PBU to the console
frame. Two large connectors to pull off, and it's out.
Peter
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Another trick is to pull out and hold the reset knob and let it spring
back. Do this a couple of times.
On 7/19/07, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Allen S. Wrote:
>
>
>
> "It's also been said (though less often) that this is a myth and any
>
> trip odometer breakage resulting from a res
Why do you go to the local stealership? Haven't you learned yet? We
have Rusty. Don't need no stealership! I have not purchased
anything from a stealership for years.
At 02:25 PM 7/19/2007, you wrote:
>So, you have a Rusty clone machine hidden away somewhere? Please let us
>know because I'd
Aside form the intermittent ignition problem on the 380SL, now the
300TE (88) has developed 2 possibly related or unrelated weird
occasional problems.
Twice, while making a left turn, it has died. After coming to a
stop, with the shifter in "P" it will restart, no problem, and all is
fine Th
send me $500 made to cash for your official rustyQ franchise and starter kit
On 7/19/07, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Why limit to one location? Sounds like the Rusty Q is a great franchising
> opportunity!
>
> On 7/19/07, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Rusty
So, you have a Rusty clone machine hidden away somewhere? Please let us
know because I'd like to motivate the local Stealership to replace their
parts people with someone who can spell Mercedes.
Thanks, Tom
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From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Why limit to one location? Sounds like the Rusty Q is a great franchising
opportunity!
On 7/19/07, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Rusty Cullens wrote:
> > We are thinking about having RustyQ 2007 in Jefferson, Iowa. Maybe
> > September 15th or 22nd. This is to see if anyone is intere
Only about $15K due to low demand. People want the 560 more than the 380 if
they are collecting the W107 cars.
On 7/19/07, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>
>
> John Freer wrote:
> >
> > And by the time you pay taxes on the so called value of $23.900.00,
> > that amount alone equals a ma
I just might. I still have not bought one, been looking at the
Lincoln unit but at nearly $700 I have not sprung for it yet.
Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I see HF has their *110 AMP, 220 VOLT FLUX AND MIG WELDER on sale for
> $170 save $100, if anyone is interested in giving a pot
I see HF has their *110 AMP, 220 VOLT FLUX AND MIG WELDER on sale for
$170 save $100, if anyone is interested in giving a potential POS a try.
**http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=94164
--R
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Rusty Cullens wrote:
> We are thinking about having RustyQ 2007 in Jefferson, Iowa. Maybe
> September 15th or 22nd. This is to see if anyone is interested in
> changing venues.
So long as they are not on the same weekend I would attend both (no more
excuses this year! I'm coming... even if its n
Allen S. Wrote:
"It's also been said (though less often) that this is a myth and any
trip odometer breakage resulting from a reset-while-driving is just
cooincidence. I err on the side of caution and only reset mine
while I'm stopped."
That is a good observation. I had a 1982 280E an
John Freer wrote:
>
> And by the time you pay taxes on the so called value of $23.900.00,
> that amount alone equals a market value of a street priced 380SL!
I don't know what a documented 24,000 mile '85 SL is worth, (of if
the car in question is documented) but it should be a lot more
than th
I remember an old J.C.Penny catalog about 20 years ago had little flags
beside all the listed items. I thought it was a great idea and I'd love to
see it here.
Ed
300E
On 19/07/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > Often times here, providing the
Hi Larry,
It has a very nice smell, and mild, but nothing added things to make your
car smell like the beach or a rose patch. I use to us Lexol or something,
and what I didn't like about it was, if you got a drop of rain or water on
it, it would leave a mark. I think it started off as a saddle hi
And by the time you pay taxes on the so called value of $23.900.00,
that amount alone equals a market value of a street priced 380SL!
On 7/19/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > Yes-It's Carriage House MB, and the art museum in Ne
We are thinking about having RustyQ 2007 in Jefferson, Iowa. Maybe September
15th or 22nd. This is to see if anyone is interested in changing venues. Please
let me know if you are a faithful attendee and would not be able to attend in
Iowa, but would attend in Atlanta. Also let me know if you wo
I've put on 2 applications of the Leatherique product
of the oil rejuvenator & the pristine clean.
I was hardly impressed.
For all the work it took, it sure did remove a lot of the leather dye from my
seats
and left a dull finish. Still card board hard in the 87 SDL.
Roger > > Forget the Ea
"Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Yes-It's Carriage House MB, and the art museum in New London
> CT. They are selling 600 chances for $65.00 each. I saw the car-it's
> showroom-I fell for it. Will have to skip Powerball for a few weeks
> if I don't win it. If I do win it, I will
I can't believe that is a FACTORY color. It had to be repainted using a
cheap lookalike.
On 7/19/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:25:35 -0400 "Tony Wirtel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>
> > Brought to you by Ebay, a Show Car...
> >
> >
> http://cgi.ebay.c
Other than the fact that it is a total PIA to apply the Leathereek system,
the results are excellent.
On 7/18/07, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Forget the Eagle One for the upholstery. Use
> Leatherique. The stuff is nothing short of amazing.
>
> Not that your interior would need it, but
You have a closet Akubra?
What's an Akubra?
On 7/18/07, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Lucky dog. I live for the day I can go back to Oz.
>
> Used to visit Sydney, Brisbane and Perth annually.
> Occasionally a quick jaunt to Melbourne and Hobart,
> and a little time in the outback as wel
Greetings and Salutations.
This tool thread is oddly timely as I have been searching for a second (backup)
of an Husky ratchet 22203 that is particularly useful, "handy" if you will.
I called Husky (Stanley) and the said that it was only available in sets at big
box stores (House brand at Home De
Hi, All.
My odo is stuck between 000 and 009 and the button stayed down, the direct
result of not thinking and resetting the odo while moving. I'd venture that is
not so much a myth as not enough people have broken their odo whilst moving to
convince the skeptics.
My $0.002
Fred Moir
"E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Often times here, providing there is a head company address, it's
> not required to say where the product is produced. I find often when
> made in the US, the tend to stamp it with pride. If no label, I
> tend to conclude it's not US made.
Just got a "Craftsma
Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> It's been mentioned countless times on this list that resetting the
> trip odometer while in motion breaks things.
It's also been said (though less often) that this is a myth and any
trip odometer breakage resulting from a reset-while-driving is just
Hi Ed
`Ed wrote: <> - does it have a pleasant
aroma?
Does it smell like Leather or something else?
Thx --
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For that 'soil' you need to do what we do in many parts of the FL Keys. You
dig out a hole about the size of a pot and fill it with dirt. Drainage is
less a problem with coral than it is with heavy clay, though.
BillR
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