Re: [MBZ] Clean Oil Off Driveway

I just make a paste of Tide, and let it sit over night, then scrub the following day with a hand brush. Works well if the oil hasn't really penetrated the surface. I have interlock, which is pretty porous, and it works quite well. Ed 300E On 12/02/2008, barry Stark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

Congrats on the new TE. Have lots of fun and happy miles together. Ed 300E On 12/02/2008, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yeah I got a newy too, 89 300TE, should scrub up allright. > > Hendrik > > Ed Booher wrote: > > Just took ownership of a 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 .. Thanks All

Re: [MBZ] Clean Oil Off Driveway

Bob - Never tried this stuff but if it does what it says it must work pretty well. It's advertised all the time in "Popular Science" See it at: www.pour-n-restore.com Obviously this would not be for an asphalt driveway though. Barry What is the best thing/stuff to use to clean oil drips off of

Re: [MBZ] OT: Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

In fact this summer I'm considering jumping out of a perfectly good airplane for pretty much the same reason. Me too! I've wanted to do it for a long time, and it just so happens that there's a guy on my dragon boat team who's in with the local DZ (drop zone). Things are goin' down! Kevi

Re: [MBZ] Beaver/Otters

Well, I never had the opportunity to ride in an Otter or Beaver but I'm racking up some serious time in the cabin of Twin Otters. My department does a lot of work designing and testing prototype sensors and we very often use Twin Otters, with a big hole in the belly to look down from, as our test p

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

Yeah I got a newy too, 89 300TE, should scrub up allright. Hendrik Ed Booher wrote: > Just took ownership of a 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 .. Thanks Allen!! > > Ed > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts

Re: [MBZ] Sleeper 300CD and the forces of evil

On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:40:04 -0600 Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Got a zoom lense? :) I didn't need a zoom lens when she walked about a foot from me on my next door neighbor's porch. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

But you're strapped in, and it has wings! I wonder if you can loop one -- that ought to be more fun than in a Citabria! I actually rationalized my BMW's as a poor substitute for flying. On Feb 11, 2008 9:44 PM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Geez, I just checked that Breezy link. Think I'd r

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

Geez, I just checked that Breezy link. Think I'd rather take my chances riding a sport bike, naked, at speed than climb aboard that flying thing!! hee hee. Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > While talking (e-mailing) about cars and motorcycles on Joe Amelia's > SL list

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

While talking (e-mailing) about cars and motorcycles on Joe Amelia's SL list - years ago - a Dr. reminded us of the old saying - a motorcycle is flesh around metal, while a car is metal around flesh. He also remarked about being the track Dr. somewhere in the NE - and finding the remains of a motor

Re: [MBZ] FW: OT: Cheap Hosting

> Again, I say, Free and Free, oh, and Google will also host > your domain email as Gmail @yourdomain.com > Free > > It's a pretty sweet deal, and being a penny pinching cheap > bast err ... not banned, I highly recommend it. > > PS. It's free. > > Ed "There is no such thing as a free lunc

Re: [MBZ] Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds

Exactly! That's what my son learned to drive in. Now that he's 20, he's graduated to the SDL. > makes me think a 240D is the ideal car > for a new driver. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 3

Re: [MBZ] Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds

Nope - it won't. BTDT. > I've read that denim will stand up good to pavement but I'd just as rather > not find out... > > -Curt -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '62 R69S, left in the Fatherland by my brother '84 R100, sold to a disgruntled Harley rider ___ http

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

Hi Rusty, As long as we're venting ;-) another frustrating thing - The "Specials" Page has been blank for all the years I've been visiting BuyMBparts.com as well as "Selecting Parts" page. But these are minor inconvienences. The thing I wish for more than anything else is being able to find

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 2:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Today's Diesel Prices Register online for the April EIA 2008 Energy Conference: 30 Years of En

Re: [MBZ] OT - neurpathy, CIDP, etc

Hi Sunny, Bought some "Phenocane" which evidently is now called Curcumin or Super Curcumin from a place called Ageless Cures. It says (the Bottle) Super Curcumin C3 Complex w/Bioperine Natural Immmune Defense Antioxidants 1000mg - 100 caps. Paid approx $30 incl shipping. The bottle says littl

Re: [MBZ] Fabric covered fuel lines on '84 300D

Christopher McCann wrote: > I believe Marshall explained that the fabric cover allowed the > line to fail "softly". That is, it would weep to let you know > that it was worn out, but would not just rupture. Marshall (or maybe Stu Ritter) also claimed that the real stuff just fit better than the

Re: [MBZ] Dia what?

--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > < start a discussion on > > Diamante parts? Cause I'm needing weatherstripping > for the front windshield > > for a 94.>> > > > i'm thinking duct tape. > > RLE That would be for the Daewoo my 80 year old Mom owns. She's constantly trying to pawn it off on one

Re: [MBZ] Can you use non-fabric covered lines

The cloth covered rubber lines are European while the reinforced rubber lines are American. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave H... Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 6:13 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] "he is so loving and sweet"

> < beast, > but sweet in her own way and quite entertaining.>> > That's what all the Pit Bull owners say on Judge Judy. Just before the judgement against them. RLE > > ** The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.

Re: [MBZ] Dia what?

> < Diamante parts? Cause I'm needing weatherstripping for the front windshield > for a 94.>> > i'm thinking duct tape. RLE ** The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp0030002565)

Re: [MBZ] Weiss/Rot

> < > What a cutie!  With that red and white color scheme it's crying out for a > set of fuzzy dice.  ;)>> > Au contraire. My first MB was a white '72 250 with a red tex interior and which was a great combination. RLE > >

Re: [MBZ] Oil capacities

> < Geez, I swear it took just enough to fill the filter, and an extra quart or > two, and not much more. lol   When I did my first oil change on an old air > cooled 911,  I was convinced, after pouring the 10th litre in, I had made a > mistake and was pouring the oil in the gas tank rather than th

Re: [MBZ] OT: CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

Hey, I hear you. I had to do some serious digging with the last one I changed. And of course, there was half a foot of snow on the ground when it happened too! Never fails. :-) Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > The core is pretty well buried up under the dash

Re: [MBZ] Looking at 2 cars.

secret is, tell them you've looked at many, have them show you their best and point out a small flaw to them, so they understand you know what you're looking for. If you just walk in and say I'll pay your price for the best you have, they'll walk you straight over to the Chevette in the corner. he

Re: [MBZ] OT: CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

The core is pretty well buried up under the dash. The blower fan took me a good half a day, I imagine the core would take a whole day. I just want to limp the truck along until next winter when I've saved up some $$ for a newer one. Although I do know of a '98 S10 extended cab with only 48,000

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

You should take the potential money lost out of his check until he complies with your wishes! Luther On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:39:38 -0600, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have asked Gary a few hundred times to do that. If you look at our site > now and click on "more parts at better

Re: [MBZ] Looking at 2 cars.

"E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > When you factor in running around and looking at them all, and just > missing the few that are good, and cheap, sometimes it's just easier > to say, bring me a good one and I'll pay you for it. I hope your car salesmen in Canada are more honest than the ones he

Re: [MBZ] Looking at 2 cars.

As the cars get older here, you see a big spread in prices as they age, the better ones fetching a good price. Some of the newer cars, like a E320 can be had for $8000 or less all day long too. I've stayed away, as I've seen more rust on most '99 than I do on the older W124s. Ed 300E On 11/02/2

Re: [MBZ] Looking at 2 cars.

I've seen lots in the $1500-2000 range, but for the most part, they're tired old beasts. When you factor in running around and looking at them all, and just missing the few that are good, and cheap, sometimes it's just easier to say, bring me a good one and I'll pay you for it. I'm sure I could ge

Re: [MBZ] Looking at 2 cars.

Alex Chamberlain wrote: > > > I was going to say something about Ed's prices being in Canadian > bucks, but then realized the exchange rate is such that it doesn't > matter anymore. .9975 US per CDN$ last time I checked (this afternoon). I don't know about cars, especially the unobtainable rust

Re: [MBZ] Looking at 2 cars.

On Feb 11, 2008 3:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Geez, thats quite a bit of money for either car you are describing. You > are almost approaching the low end of 140 territory. > I was going to say something about Ed's prices being in Canadian bucks, but then realized the ex

Re: [MBZ] Can you use non-fabric covered lines

My understanding is that the cloth covered lines persuade seepage leaking when wearing out rather than dam busting floods.:) Dave H... -- From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 4:45 PM To: Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

Allan Streib wrote: > I recently ordered 3 instrument cluster bulbs for a VW, and they sent > 30. I once wanted two oil filter shaft o-rings, Tom made me buy 10. Maybe he knew worldpac only shipped in ten packs? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

The upholstery is fantastic looking. Put some love, effort and money into the body and I believe you will have a keeper.:) Dave H... -- From: "Allan Streib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 5:58 PM To: "Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner

A picture in fading light is as good as a paint job, eh? ;-) lol Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > The pics must be old, I'm in Toronto right now and I can tell you it looks > NOTHING like that. > > -Curt > > Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:11:46 -0500 > From: "E M"

Re: [MBZ] Any listers in Toronto?

Curt, I'm in Toronto now but am busy this evening. Are you around for a few days? Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

Car manufacturers have used sealants in new car cooling systems for years. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: 2/11/08 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges I'd stay away from that s

Re: [MBZ] Looking at 2 cars.

Yeah, I know, and I paid top buck for the high mileage one I have now. I got to the point a few years ago were I was so tired of looking at junk and so called "mint" cars, I now just call ppl up and say, if the car really is as clean as you say, and you can show me full records to prove the full s

Re: [MBZ] Fabric covered fuel lines on '84 300D

that makes sense as I've seen many a weeping return line, but never a squirter or gusher. chris Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Why are these lines covered with fabric and can you use > non-fabric covered lines and expect them to last as long? > > Chris I believe Marshall explained that t

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

holy rustbucket batman, sorry, couldnt resist Ed Booher wrote: > On Feb 11, 2008 3:15 PM, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> We need photos! >> >> Randy >> > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Jan 27, 2008 10:43 PM > Subject: Re: [

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner

The pics must be old, I'm in Toronto right now and I can tell you it looks NOTHING like that. -Curt Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:11:46 -0500 From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Well looks like I'm a Mercedes owner To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

As far as I know, the 5.7 vortec is the same old 350 with different fuel injection etc. Alex Chamberlain wrote: > So if the old small-block was so good, how come they dumped it and > moved to the Vortec engine family for the trucks? Fuel economy and/or > emissions concerns, or something else? >

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

Speaking of these sort of parts, what about a 115 headliner? Anybody replaced one? I have a couple of 115's that have the liner pealed back at the rear window corners. Rusty Cullens wrote: > $495.00 includes front, rear and package tray. > > > Rusty Cullens > BuyMBparts, Inc. > Tel 1-800-741

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

I'd stay away from that sealant stuff, and just change the core. That sealant stuff can plug holes, and everything else too. I always worry about that kind of stuff being in all the coolant passageways. I changed a heater core once that let go right at the joint where the hole connects. The con

Re: [MBZ] WAY OT (sorry): 2 year old neutered male Siberian Husky looking for good home

So whats going on with all your projects you have going on? Christopher McCann wrote: > My two German Shepherds (the "gestapo") have for 6 months now (since we got > Nanook the Husky) delighted in beating the snot out of our dear, fluffly, > friendly, loving Husky. Since we need the Shepherds

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

You also need to have a used part section, as well as link to these lists. I link to you, of course. More business for me, more business for you. Rusty Cullens wrote: > I have asked Gary a few hundred times to do that. If you look at our site > now and click on "more parts at better prices" i

Re: [MBZ] Looking at 2 cars.

Geez, thats quite a bit of money for either car you are describing. You are almost approaching the low end of 140 territory. E M wrote: > Ok, as many of you know, I'm on the hunt for another car. I have that I > plan to look at over the next week or so, once the weather warms just a > little.

[MBZ] Today's (and Yesterday's) Fuel Stories

So this afternoon I was driving the TD through our little community and came to a stop light behind a Prius (#3 at the light) that had a sticker on it that said "Drive a Prius / No War Required" I could see in the mirror that it was an old hippie driving it, wire-rim glasses, beard, and long g

Re: [MBZ] OT: Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

My girlfriend decided to strap herself to the wing of a plane a few years back. lol Next month, she has joined a team that will be doing a pole climbing competition. Oh boy! Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Its like the guy who does a tour in Iraq and comes

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

Yes, he bought and restored it. He and his Dad are both interested in old British cars. His Dad has two Austin Healey 3000. One Healey is mint, and the other is being restored. The restored 3000 has an auto tranny. :-( I think Moss still vintage races an old 3000, and his navigator is a woman

Re: [MBZ] WAY OT (sorry): 2 year old neutered male Siberian Husky looking for good home

i've already got the shepherd who beats everyone up. and unbalanced beast, but sweet in her own way and quite entertaining. On Feb 11, 2008 2:49 PM, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My two German Shepherds (the "gestapo") have for 6 months now (since we > got Nanook the Husky) de

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner

Here's one for you guys. http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/car/570652749.html Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, Bob Hamilton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > That car appears to have the same rust issues that mine had (and still has > in a few spots that I haven't fixed yet!). Mine is a 67 200D and I continu

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

> Talking about safety and accidents, I get a kick out the > friends who state that they would never ride something as > dangerous as a motorcycle. But the same friends will charge 80 > MPH down the interstate in a steel box, with less than a 1/2 > second reaction time between them and a car in any

Re: [MBZ] Fabric covered fuel lines on '84 300D

> Why are these lines covered with fabric and can you use > non-fabric covered lines and expect them to last as long? > > Chris I believe Marshall explained that the fabric cover allowed the line to fail "softly". That is, it would weep to let you know that it was worn out, but would not just rup

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

Friend of mine has an old Frog eye, no belts, no side, back or front protection, and forget about rollover protection. Are you referring to the late 50's-early 60's Austin Healey Sprites? My dad has always called them "Bug Eyes," but Frog Eye works too! I had a neighbor with a '59, but I never

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

Yeah they can say what they will about the American V8 but the 318 in my Dakota has been rock solid. 211,000 miles and just as powerful and easy to start as ever. I had to do a waterpump and an oil pressure sensor. A couple serpentine belts too, and a radiator. Right now it needs a heater core.

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

Curt Raymond wrote: > Can I call him that when I call? Every time I call and he answers the > phone he immediately passes me to Tom. You've never done that... If you can talk like they do on banned on the fly you can probably say whatever you want to him. It might just take a little longer to ge

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Oh then there was the time I ordered 2 cans of Diesel Purge and > World Pak accidentally sent 2 cases. I tried to send some back but > Rusty would have none of it. I recently ordered 3 instrument cluster bulbs for a VW, and they sent 30. Allan -- 1983

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

Can I call him that when I call? Every time I call and he answers the phone he immediately passes me to Tom. You've never done that... -Curt Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:00:05 -0500 From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable? To: "Mer

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

"Ed Booher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Just took ownership of a 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 .. Thanks > Allen!! Hope you have fun with it -- I am glad to have it in the hands of someone who will try to put it back on the road, instead of it slowly decaying in my driveway... I had good intentio

Re: [MBZ] OT: Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

Its like the guy who does a tour in Iraq and comes home to die in his sleep... I ride the bike because it scares me and reminds me I'm alive. In fact this summer I'm considering jumping out of a perfectly good airplane for pretty much the same reason. -Curt Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:47:30 -050

Re: [MBZ] OT CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

I have a friend working over in the middle east. He tells me, ppl there do regular oil changes, as oil costs next to nothing, but they seldom change the filter. lol Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Do a rolling oil change if you want to, but. > > A frie

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

Seriously... Those of us in MA score because World Pak seems to have a warehouse in Needham. Lots of times I've ordered enough stuff to get free shipping and had it at my house the next day. It boggles the mind. Oh then there was the time I ordered 2 cans of Diesel Purge and World Pak acciden

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner

That car appears to have the same rust issues that mine had (and still has in a few spots that I haven't fixed yet!). Mine is a 67 200D and I continue to progress along. Pictures are at: http://picasaweb.google.com/hamibob/1967MercedesBenz200D Remember the rule with rust is that there is ALW

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

For $659, I'm starting to get excited, especially if an interior package is available for my W126 1983 300SD. It's got MB-Tex in there right now other than the leather seats purchased from Dennis T in WA, but I would like to put it back to original Tex. And ahh, that new car smell! Kevin in H

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

"Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > yes, he does! and they buy parts. here is what we have: > > www.BuyASIANparts.com > > www.BuyEUROparts.com > > For Mercedes we have access to 99.99% ANYTHING that is > available. For all other cars we have only what is the web sites. I'm spreading the

Re: [MBZ] OT Protection

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApYPzyPnFOs&feature=related There are also several videos out of vests with built in airbags. I can just imagine, bringing your bike to a stop, hopping off and forgetting to undo the ripcord. lol. Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > < >

Re: [MBZ] OT CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

Do a rolling oil change if you want to, but. A friend of mine used the same theory in his 1973 Olds Omega. He owned the car since new and he'd always change the filter & top off the oil. At about 60,000 miles, he started the engine in his driveway and it went knock, knock, knock, knock, k

[MBZ] OT: Cheap Hosting

Forgot to add, I think I'm paying <$30 a year... $17.95, hosted on Linux servers. I've been extremely pleased. Again www.deadsledwrenchers.net and the link is down at the bottom of the page. ;) -Curt - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with

[MBZ] OT: Cheap Hosting

I use 1&1, I've only had one blip in two years and that was a configuration thing. If you click the link on my website and stay with them for a quarter I get cash... www.deadsledwrenchers.net, theres a link at the bottom of the page. -Curt Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:57:55 -0500 From: "dave wal

Re: [MBZ] Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds

When I first got my bike my FIL gave me a leather MA motorcycle patrolman's jacket. Sadly its about 2" too short in the arms. Apparently I'm built a bit like a gorilla. Anyway I find my Joe Rocket (Comet I think) jacket to be plenty warm with the liner in. The wind doesn't get through it. If I

Re: [MBZ] OT CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

HA HA HA. Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Feb 11, 2008 2:05 PM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Perfect system, never have to change it, just top it up. After 3 top > ups, > > the oil is all new. hee hee. > > > There's something wrong with the logic t

Re: [MBZ] Protection

> < solutions would be strategically placed bags on special clothing worn by > the > rider that would inflate on contact with the road and stay inflated for X > number of seconds until the rider quits sliding or rolling. There could > also be a manual trigger the rider could pull that would inflat

Re: [MBZ] OT CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

On Feb 11, 2008 2:05 PM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Perfect system, never have to change it, just top it up. After 3 top ups, > the oil is all new. hee hee. There's something wrong with the logic there, but I can't quite put my finger on it. It kind of reminds me of the argument that you m

Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]

My son and I rented a Caprice and drove it all over the west starting in Denver, back in 1993. it was swift, nimble, and fun to drive despite being such a boat. On Feb 11, 2008 1:01 PM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I was chatting with a taxi driver a few years back when most were using > Che

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

Yes, that "more parts at better prices" link is not something that ANYONE looking for parts would click on, especially when their other option is "online catalogue". Tell Hursty to get on with it! What caught my attention in the eBay shop (I wasn't even LOOKING for seat covers, actually I was c

Re: [MBZ] OT CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

Perfect system, never have to change it, just top it up. After 3 top ups, the oil is all new. hee hee. Almost as good as an old Jag, pour it in the top and watch it drip out the bottom. ;-) Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, George Larribeau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My old VW bug (no longer have it)

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

On Feb 11, 2008 4:43 PM, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > yes, he does! and they buy parts. here is what we have: > > www.BuyASIANparts.com > > www.BuyEUROparts.com > > For Mercedes we have access to 99.99% ANYTHING that is available. For all > other cars we have only what is the web sit

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

Then it's as good as on the road again. :-) Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Ed Booher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > She isn't currently running, so new oil and fuses won't do me any good > yet. > > But I'll keep it in mind for later on. > > She does have M

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

On Feb 11, 2008 4:53 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > She does have Mobil-1 installed already -- just FYI. > > Allan > -- > 1983 300D > 1966 230 --> Now Ed's > See, she was well taken care of, she's just cranky. EdB -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" - Mr. T. ___

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

My old VW bug (no longer have it) used 2.5 quarts, filter did not matter because it did not have one ...But the air cleaned was oil bath, think it used about third of a quart can't quite remember .. George Larribeau Dallas Texas - Original Message - From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

On Feb 11, 2008 4:50 PM, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What a cutie! With that red and white color scheme it's crying out > for a set of fuzzy dice. ;) > > Alex Chamberlain > Right now I think she's crying more for Rust-O-Leum primer to slow the advance of time until I can get h

Re: [MBZ] Really nice 240D

ha ha ha Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Midwestern humor: > > "Kentucky Chrome" > > Dan (native Hoosier) > > > > --- E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > And if like me, those aren't rust bubble, they're > > just freckles. ;-) > > > > Ed > > 300E > > > > On 11/02/200

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

On Feb 11, 2008 3:45 PM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey Ed, agree completely -- > We had a 78 Malibu with the 305 engine and that engine was flawless. > > Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > > - Original Message - > From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discu

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

"Ed Booher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > She isn't currently running, so new oil and fuses won't do me any good yet. > But I'll keep it in mind for later on. She does have Mobil-1 installed already -- just FYI. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 --> Now Ed's ___ h

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

On Feb 11, 2008 1:47 PM, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://picasaweb.google.com/allanstreib/230?authkey=4lZg0g2eE50 What a cutie! With that red and white color scheme it's crying out for a set of fuzzy dice. ;) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___

Re: [MBZ] Really nice 240D

Midwestern humor: "Kentucky Chrome" Dan (native Hoosier) --- E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And if like me, those aren't rust bubble, they're > just freckles. ;-) > > Ed > 300E > > On 11/02/2008, Glenn Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > While at the PO this AM, there was a W123 240

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

On Feb 11, 2008 3:15 PM, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We need photos! > > Randy > -- Forwarded message -- From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Jan 27, 2008 10:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This is a pretty car To: Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ed, I put some photo

Re: [MBZ] Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds

State Farm has always been our insurer of choice, mainly because they are fair and easy to work with (for us - YMMV.) I have a 15 year old in the house, and SF has a program that they take when they turn 16 that consists of classroom time and logging their driving for a month or two. If they pass

Re: [MBZ] Can you use non-fabric covered lines

Yes you can, it's just not "original". Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Glenn Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 2/11/08 4:20 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: [MBZ] Can you use non-fabric covered lines Chris, Good question, maybe someone can answer this. There a

Re: [MBZ] Really nice 240D

And if like me, those aren't rust bubble, they're just freckles. ;-) Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, Glenn Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > While at the PO this AM, there was a W123 240D (The best way to describe > the > color is caucasian skin color) and, if one didn't know any better, one > would >

Re: [MBZ] Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds

--- Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joe Rocket is good stuff - just remember to zip the > two pieces together. > > The best winter protection is a good leather bomber > jacket, leather gloves, > chaps & boots but you have to look hard to find a > good leather jacket. The > manufacturer

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

yes, he does! and they buy parts. here is what we have: www.BuyASIANparts.com www.BuyEUROparts.com For Mercedes we have access to 99.99% ANYTHING that is available. For all other cars we have only what is the web sites. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 --

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

And in this case he's $50. cheaper!! (Sorry, "less expensive" - a subtle but important difference.) Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://member

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

Yeah, I remember the days when one jug and a filter, and I'd be on my way. Now I lug oil home by the case. lol Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I still own a 1977 Vette with a 350. The oil capacity is 4 quarts with a > filter change. > > Tom > www.kegkits.com > >

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

Alex, I'm not up on the latest offering from GM, but I'm pretty sure much of the old V8 still lives on in models available today. As with all engines, things are refined over the years, giving better mileage and emissions. Some of the current V8s give great fuel mileage given the performance. Fue

Re: [MBZ] FW: OT: Cheap Hosting

On Feb 11, 2008 3:00 PM, Bill R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dave - sent your question my son, who is getting into web design and some > of > this stuff: > "You can recommend godaddy.com or 1and1.com to the guy, they're both very > straightforward and cheap. If he goes with GoDaddy, I can give hi

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

Not to mention Rusty carries just about any Asian car part, too. Being Mercedes-less right now, I rely on him for Nissan and Mazda parts. I plug him heavily to the neighbors, too. Dan --- Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Subtle? Me? Nope. I have been posting on here and > mbz.org fo

Re: [MBZ] FW: OT: Cheap Hosting

1and1. Have used them before they started marketing heavily over here (I believe they're based in Germany) and have always been pleased. Dan --- Bill R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dave - sent your question my son, who is getting > into web design and some of > this stuff: > "You can recommend

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