Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

Last I heard Gates is retired after doing a good job of running a software business, perhaps he'll go into politics. Hendrik with both windoze and a penguin Russ Williams wrote: Gates knows Big time that they screwed up with Vista and at least are trying to correct the problem. We'll have to

Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid - Military industrial complex long term costs

*** pretty much a philosophical argument of underlying reasons for national political directives here Yes, I realized just after hitting send that I had not been clear enough about that. I ended up commenting about the additional economic costs of being prepared [$billions in military

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

On Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 3:18 PM, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just took ownership of a 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 .. Thanks Allen!! Ed She cranks!! Muahahahahaah!! EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

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

1966 230's are nice cars. 2.3 liter 6 cylinder Dual down draft carburetors or FI I particularly like the speedometer. 4 speed manual or automatic? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ed

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

So, if I have 4GB ram running XP, I should turn off virtual memory??? Luther Curt Raymond wrote: One of the great promises of a 64bit OS is the ability to stack more than 3GB of RAM into it. I've talked to guys using one of our video editing softwares that have like 8GB of RAM and they

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

Kaleb, I agree with Curt. You are Playing with a time bomb with a Short Short Fuse. Download AVG Free from here: http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_antivirus/ Save yourself some headaches in the future. Russ W. Curt Raymond wrote: Thats suicide! Download the free version of AVG pronto!

Re: [MBZ] 280CE

I just moved to the Charleston SC area, saw in this morning's paper a 280CE (I think it was a 74) for sale, was pricey though, over $5k I think. If anyone is interested I could look up the ad. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

Thats not what I said... On some access intensive cases (video editing is access intensive) disabling virtual memory MAY (I did say I'd been told about people doing it) help things a bit. 4GB of RAM is actually more than 32 bit Windows can actually use... The people I was talking about were

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

On Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 9:19 AM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1966 230's are nice cars. 2.3 liter 6 cylinder Dual down draft carburetors or FI Carburetors. I particularly like the speedometer. 4 speed manual or automatic? Automatic. Thanks, Tom Hargrave -- I'm a

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

Hi Russ, That doesn't jive well with what I've been told. New copies of Windows XP ARE available through the OEM channel right now. Part of the reason for SP3 is to create new Windows serial numbers. This has created big hassle for the OEMs because theres no good way to know if a particular

Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid - Military industrial complex long term costs

I hope our military industrial complex is more useful than a car alarm... Most of them I hear are going off by accident. I only know of one guy who heard his car alarm going off for a reason. Then he stood on the balcony of his apartment and watch his car get stolen with nothing he could do...

Re: [MBZ] Was OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights, now an interesting handgun story sent by a friend

You think that Marine brandished a firearm? He shot people and got the job done. An idiot shows his gun off, a man of action gets the job done. -Curt Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:43:07 -0400 From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights,    now an  

[MBZ] Door lock, the continuing saga

So yesterday the dremel tool and I started on the obstinate door lock. It looks like each tumbler is full of sand and wax... I dunno what it had been lubed with but that stuff attracted grit and hardened... So I've been cutting it apart one layer at a time and recovering the tumblers but I'm

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

On Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 9:46 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, if I have 4GB ram running XP, I should turn off virtual memory??? Luther No. Windows *really* likes it's page file. I've turned off virtual memory a couple of times, in machines with large amounts of RAM (North of 1 GB) and

Re: [MBZ] Door lock, the continuing saga

Jim had mentioned drilling out a pin, it makes good sense but I can't see where it would be or how it holds the thing together. As far as I can tell it was all cast in place which is crazy I know... I've never looked at a door lock. The pin was in the ignition lock. I would have guessed

Re: [MBZ] 280CE

The 280CE is a nice car. I wish they made a 2 door diesel back then. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 7/4/08 9:40 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 280CE I just moved to the Charleston SC area,

Re: [MBZ] Was OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights, now an interesting handgun story sent by a friend

and if he did it in illinois, obama would have tried to put him in jail for taking the law into his own hands. On Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 11:02 AM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You think that Marine brandished a firearm? He shot people and got the job done. An idiot shows his gun off, a

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

True. The school district I worked for has a district image that HP provides on every computer, which uses XP as the OS. They confirmed that they could continue to ship machines with XP to us until 2012 or 2014, I don't recall which. What's interesting is that the shipping tickets show Vista

Re: [MBZ] Was OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights, now an interesting handgun story sent by a friend

Same in my home state - NY. I'm glad that I live in Alabama. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 10:32 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] 280CE

Is the 74 a w115? I have been e-mailing a guy about a 123 280CE-1981 Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

On Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 11:33 AM, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: True. The school district I worked for has a district image that HP provides on every computer, which uses XP as the OS. They confirmed that they could continue to ship machines with XP to us until 2012 or 2014, I don't recall

Re: [MBZ] 280CE

yeah, 74 would be 114/115 On Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 11:50 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is the 74 a w115? I have been e-mailing a guy about a 123 280CE-1981 Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K

Re: [MBZ] 280CE

Yep, the 74 is a W115 and the 81 is a W123 The 74 uses a spread bore 4 barrel carburetor while the 81 uses FI. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Friday, July 04,

Re: [MBZ] Was OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights, now an interesting handgun story sent by a friend

and if he did it in illinois, obama would have tried to put him in jail for taking the law into his own hands. Not tried. He would have went to jail, period. Illinois has THE most restrictive gun laws of any state in the nation. Unless you are ex-law enforcement, or a criminal, you will not

[MBZ] Ebay Deal?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/E-320_W0QQitemZ260256457518QQihZ016QQcategoryZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem W210 Diesel Sedan. Seller has 100% feedback. Ends soon. Cheap. There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes... Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT

Re: [MBZ] Door lock, the continuing saga

I vaguely remember having a 123 door cylinder apart several years ago. I think you can disassemble one and carefully file and reassemble salvaged tumblers as necessary to build a cylinder to match your good one. The 2 handle assemblies I have are packed awaiting shipment to you, so I can't look

Re: [MBZ] 280CE

I am definitely much more interested in the einspritzung model. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom

Re: [MBZ] Ebay Deal?

Seems really beat for 148K miles. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 11:52 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

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Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

already done Russ Williams wrote: Kaleb, I agree with Curt. You are Playing with a time bomb with a Short Short Fuse. Download AVG Free from here: http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_antivirus/ Save yourself some headaches in the future. Russ W. Curt Raymond wrote: Thats

[MBZ] O.T. Tom H. Fatal Error on Your Webpage

Tom When I click to see the kit at the bottom of this page http://tinyurl.com/6lvx53 I get a fatal error message Thought you might like to know. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Door lock, the continuing saga

Hi Wilton, I figure there must be a way to do it, I just can't see how. Maybe once I've got a cylinder that works correctly all will become clear. The check is on its way, you should have it early next week if not tomorrow. -Curt --- On Fri, 7/4/08, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[MBZ] O.T. Kegman Tom's Error

Tom When I click to see the kit at the bottom of this page http://tinyurl.com/6lvx53 I get a fatal error message Thought you might like to know. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Kegman Tom's Error

Thanks, I need to update the link will do that right now. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Rentfro Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 12:34 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject:

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Kegman Tom's Error

Thanks, just taken care of! Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Rentfro Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 12:34 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] O.T. Kegman Tom's Error

Re: [MBZ] interesting handgun story sent by a friend

Allan said Investigators say an attempted robbery ended in gunfire in a parking lot at West 38th Street and Moller Road just after 11 pm Monday. The victim was a 72-year-old Hispanic man who witnessed a young man holding a female friend of his at gunpoint, attempting to take

Re: [MBZ] 280CE

Then you want the 1981 model. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 11:17 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 280CE I am

Re: [MBZ] Was OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights, now an interesting handgun story sent by a friend

I guess this means that I should stop carrying my 45 ACP when traveling to Wisconsin. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 10:50 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Kegman Tom's Error

Did that post show up twice? Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 10:53 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T. Kegman Tom's Error Thanks, just taken care of! Thanks, Tom

[MBZ] 201 expansion valve removal

Ok, so how do you remove it? Doing a compressor/drier and will convert to 134 so doing the whole ball of wax. I have the cover thing off, and the whole wiper assembly removed. The outside lines are easy to get to, just one bolt in the center of the manifold thing holds it on. How do you get

[MBZ] 1986 Mercedes 420 SEL $500 perfect body - $500 (Micanopy)

Found this one on the Gainesville Craigslist. Manfred , Is this close enough to have a look if someone is interested? If it is decent without an major engine work needed someone might want it [maybe even me]. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] 201 expansion valve removal

actually, I THINK maybe I figured it out. Looking at the 124 CD, looks like when you remove the outside nut and pull those pipes loose, there are 2 more screws under that on the EV that you remove the get it off the back side pipes. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Ok, so how do you remove it?

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes 420 SEL $500 perfect body - $500 (Micanopy)

Its simply amazing how cheap those big 126's are going for. Unbelievable really. Those were 60k cars new, top of the line. Should be bringing quite a bit more than that, but I guess the gas thing hurts them quite a bit Bill R wrote: Found this one on the Gainesville Craigslist. Manfred ,

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

Gary wrote stay ready in case we someday have to save their lives Hey Gary -- Sounds like a good plan. If it ever happens, the media will mention it only in passing - like the Applachion Law School shooting where a man came onto the campus with a gun - yes, even though it was against the

Re: [MBZ] Mixing 87 and 93 octane

Randy - My darling wife is deaf, and her mother is almost deaf. They would both tell you there are compensations to deafness, including not having to hear those odd noises from the car. It does mean that I make sure I drive her car on occasion just to listen. BillR -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes 420 SEL $500 perfect body - $500 (Micanopy)

gas prices are going to kill the market for any gas guzzler now. On Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 2:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its simply amazing how cheap those big 126's are going for. Unbelievable really. Those were 60k cars new, top of the line. Should be bringing quite a

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes 420 SEL $500 perfect body - $500 (Micanopy)

Now that I'm putting the 300SDL back on the road, I would not mind finding a nice, cheap 420SEL just for the interior. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Friday, July 04,

Re: [MBZ] interesting handgun story sent by a friend

Don't point unless you ARE GOING TO PULL THE TRIGGER, no exception. The bad guy will react by pulling his. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Royce Engler Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 12:53

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Kegman Tom's Error

Yep, once from you and once from the MB group. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 7/4/08 1:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T. Kegman Tom's Error Did that post show up twice? Bob R

Re: [MBZ] 201 expansion valve removal

EV on my 124 is held in place by two screws recessed in the front face of the valve body near the bolt that holds the two Freon pipes. The screws on my 124 take a 3 mm Allen wrench. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Mixing 87 and 93 octane

Bill, my wife's not deaf, but I really should drive my 126 350SDL more often just to listen, also. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 2:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mixing 87 and 93

Re: [MBZ] Mixing 87 and 93 octane

Ain't that the truth. I frequently drive which ever car my wife has been driving just to listen and feel. I could be standing next to a Saturn V rocket and she could hear me mutter something under my breath but she can't hear a squeaky brake or a tapping lifter (Acura). Bob R -Original

Re: [MBZ] Mixing 87 and 93 octane

It's called selective hearing. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Rentfro Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 3:57 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mixing 87 and 93

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes 420 SEL $500 perfect body - $500 (Micanopy)

Gary wrote gas prices are going to kill the market for any gas guzzler now. Hi Gary, and all others - Speaking of gas guzzlers -- We've thought about a RV for a while - and the prices just keep getting better - well, better for the buyers - not very good for sellers. Anyway - I'm

Re: [MBZ] Mixing 87 and 93 octane

There is such a thing as selective deafness, also. The other option is to turn up the radio. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 4:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ]

[MBZ] W201 window won't close

W201 problem, I went to close the driver's window for the night, wouldn't go up. Goes down fine, but not up. The other three windows go in both directions. Never had a bit of trouble before, and now I can't make it go up at all. Any suggestions for 1) fixing the problem or 2) getting the darn

Re: [MBZ] W201 window won't close

Make sure the car is running to provide extra voltage and give it a helping hand. May be your switch needs cleaning. Worst comes to worse a bit of cardboard and duct tape... Hendrik who prefers manual windows Mitch Haley wrote: W201 problem, I went to close the driver's window for the

Re: [MBZ] 280CE

Yes, that's right. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 1:54 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 280CE

Re: [MBZ] W201 window won't close

Can you grasp the top edge of the window with your fingers? If so, you may be able to get it closed as an emergency measure. If you can pull it up far enough with your fingers to press an open hand flat against the window on each side, opposite each other, you can then push the window completely

Re: [MBZ] Was OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights, now an interesting handgun story sent by a friend

I guess this means that I should stop carrying my 45 ACP when traveling to Wisconsin. Probably. The gist of the Illinois firearms law is that any firearms carried in a vehicle in the state must be unloaded and locked in the trunk (or a case in the instance of an SUV) with the bullets

Re: [MBZ] W201 window won't close

Wilton Strickland wrote: Can you grasp the top edge of the window with your fingers? The regulator is good, so the window only moves when the motor is turning. When you operate the switch, do you hear anything inside the door? A click, a hum, a bump, clunk, anything? Nada. The problem is

Re: [MBZ] W201 window won't close

'Sorry, I don't know the details of 201 switch installation. Do you have some plastic or cardboard you can tape (masking tape, painter's tape, duct tape) over the opening for the night? Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] W201 window won't close

Or cut a piece of cardboard and fit/jam it into the window slot around the opening? Wilton - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W201 window won't close

Re: [MBZ] W201 window won't close

Wilton Strickland wrote: Or cut a piece of cardboard and fit/jam it into the window slot around the opening? Lots of tricks will probably work for one night. I had the 300SD in the barn with a broken window, and a poly tarp stretched tight over the window opening. The coons shredded that and

Re: [MBZ] W201 window won't close

On Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:58:24 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: Or cut a piece of cardboard and fit/jam it into the window slot around the opening? Lots of tricks will probably work for one night. I had the 300SD in the barn with a broken window, and a

Re: [MBZ] W201 window won't close

W201 problem, I went to close the driver's window for the night, wouldn't go up. Goes down fine, but not up. The other three windows go in both directions. Never had a bit of trouble before, and now I can't make it go up at all. It's the switch. (Or in the case of a back window, one of

Re: [MBZ] W201 window won't close

I had the same problem with my '81 SD. I sprayed the switch [in place] with contact cleaner and it started working again. BillR -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 7/4/08 8:25 PM Subject: [MBZ] W201 window won't

[MBZ] OT HF compression tester

I'm real pleased with the $25 compression tester I just received from Harbor Freight. I needed something that would fit a 25 HP Mitsubishi diesel and this kit has about 12 adaptors. Comes in a nice plastic case with snap slots for all the pieces and the gauge is protected with with a rubber

Re: [MBZ] W201 window won't close

Jim Cathey wrote: It's the switch. (Or in the case of a back window, one of the two switches.) Pop it out, remove the rocker cap, and clean it. Can you elaborate on pop it out? Couldn't get the tip of a pocket screwdriver under the switch housing to pry it up.

[MBZ] News from the UK, if anyone cares

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Re: [MBZ] W201 window won't close

Can you elaborate on pop it out? Couldn't get the tip of a pocket screwdriver under the switch housing to pry it up. No, you have to push it out from behind. That panel pops out, starting with the ashtray out. Then you can reach the switch from behind, so you can squeeze the release ears.

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes 420 SEL $500 perfect body - $500 (Micanopy)

It will get better mileage, thats for sure. I would guess maybe 12mpg instead of 4mpg? LarryT wrote: Gary wrote gas prices are going to kill the market for any gas guzzler now. Hi Gary, and all others - Speaking of gas guzzlers -- We've thought about a RV for a while - and the

Re: [MBZ] OT HF compression tester

Yea, I got one of those. Might have to get another one because I loaned it to somebody and it came back with a broken adaptor Harry Watkins wrote: I'm real pleased with the $25 compression tester I just received from Harbor Freight. I needed something that would fit a 25 HP Mitsubishi diesel

[MBZ] Blower motor

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Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes 420 SEL $500 perfect body - $500 (Micanopy)

I answered from my PDA earlier but it has not filtered through Verizon yet. My Dad owns a 35 foot SUV with a pusher Cummings engine. He gets 12 MPG, used to get 7 MPG in his 25 foot 454 powered SUV. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Was OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights, now an interesting handgun story sent by a friend

Sounds as bad as my home state, NY State. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 8:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was OT Supreme

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes 420 SEL $500 perfect body - $500 (Micanopy)

My Dad owns a 35 foot motor home with a Cummings pusher engine (mounted in rear). Last I talked to him about the land yaught, he was getting 12 MPG and he stated that the mileage was much better than the 454 powered 25' motor home he used to own. It got 7 MPG. I guess everything's relative. Tom

[MBZ] 1959 220S

Well, I finally sold my 1959 220S and the new owner picked it up on Saturday. Now I'm down to one Mercedes, the 1987 300SDL. I'm going to fix the leaking IP this weekend or next and will put it back on the road. Thanks, Tom www.kegkits.com ___

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor

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Re: [MBZ] Blower motor

Frederick W Moir wrote: The bottom of the cover is missing a fair portion of the shell plastic, and not enough bits came out to fill the holes. Do you still have the other car? I've got to fix the noisy blower in the 190E, might swap in the blower from the 190Dt. Can probably send you a

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes 420 SEL $500 perfect body - $500 (Micanopy)

My parents' 31' Winnebago Minnie class C (Ford V10) gets 7-9MPG while towing a 3200# car at 70MPH. Yes, she does drive that fast! It will go 85 with no problem although I wouldn't have wanted to find out how well it could stop or deal with a cross wind at that speed!! At one time, they were

Re: [MBZ] W201 window won't close

Jim Cathey wrote: No, you have to push it out from behind. That panel pops out, starting with the ashtray out. Then you can reach the switch from behind, so you can squeeze the release ears. Thanks. While you were telling me that, I was outside prying the switches out. Then figured out I had