Re: [MBZ] Fwd: THE TALE OF THE ARAB FLIGHT CREW

2008-08-13 Thread Luther
http://eye-on-the-world.blogspot.com/2008/06/arab-crew-crashes-brand-new-airbus-a340.html -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (278,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (181 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans

Re: [MBZ] Airbus retaining wall crash

2008-08-13 Thread Tony Wirtel
Also- a/c was a pedestrian A340 rather than A380. Happened in November. Tony WIrtel Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: THE TALE OF THE ARAB FLIGHT CREW To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 No secret about this - it's

Re: [MBZ] 80 300SD goes to market

2008-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: I don't quite see the problem. If they thought the car was selling for too little they could buy it themselves for a higher bid, then do whatever they wanted with it. The problem comes in if they actively discourage bidders, maybe by making it lot number 4 in the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: THE TALE OF THE ARAB FLIGHT CREW

2008-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Steve MacSween wrote: As is the corrected information that apparently none of those on board were even airline employees. The email, hoax or not, never claimed the test crew was from the airline, they place the blame on an inspection firm called ADAT. It does read like a hoax. The French

Re: [MBZ] euro 300SDL

2008-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And possibly Japan. Never european to my knowledge. I recall some taxis in Denmark that had fold-down jump seats (rear facing). Must have been stretched a bit to accomodate that Not an S class though -- cloth seats and

[MBZ] 1982 300TD F/S

2008-08-13 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Anybody need a W123 wagon? It's in rough but running condition, currently near Kingston, Ontario, Canada. If nobody inquires immediately, the local dealer's getting it for a song. I'm not interested in arranging long distance transport. I'm either looking for a somewhat local buyer or someone

Re: [MBZ] Barry O'Bama

2008-08-13 Thread Donald Snook
TE wrote: And what are those specific positions exactly? I'm curious to hear them, as I am fully prepared to blast the right wing garbage that I'm sure you are ready to spew out. WOW! That's a pretty nasty response. But, I'll play. Here are SOME of the positions that I disagree with: 1.

[MBZ] Ownership longevity was Re: Re: OT topic Volvo

2008-08-13 Thread Donald Snook
Rick wrote: A year would be long term ownership in your case. :) That is true. I am 35 and I have owned probably 35-40 cars (just a guess) and I have only owned 5-6 of them for more than 1 year (not counting my wife's cars). Some of them were: 1985 Oldsmobile 98, 1971 Mercedes 250, 1984 Olds

Re: [MBZ] euro 300SDL

2008-08-13 Thread LWB250
That was a car that was ordered over here and picked up in Germany. It came through the Port of Miami in 85 and was DOT converted at that time. However, the owner was no dummy, so when they ordered it out the got electric windows and ACC, which were probably the two things it wouldn't have

[MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread Donald Snook
You all get to experience this more than I do because you have much more skill, time, and tools. However, I am very excited about a problem I fixed on the Volvo. When I called about the car, the seller (older lady about 70-75) said the Overdrive sometimes didn't work. That had me worried

Re: [MBZ] 80 300SD goes to market

2008-08-13 Thread Jim Cathey
The problem comes in if they actively discourage bidders, maybe by making it lot number 4 in the auction, then holding it back from sale, and refusing to tell the buyers when they intend to sell it. Yep, if they're playing any kind of games like that, treating the car any differently than

Re: [MBZ] 80 300SD goes to market

2008-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: The problem comes in if they actively discourage bidders, maybe by making it lot number 4 in the auction, then holding it back from sale, and refusing to tell the buyers when they intend to sell it. Yep, if they're playing any kind of games like that, treating the car

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Pay yourself $75 and go have a nice dinner with wifey! --R Donald Snook wrote: You all get to experience this more than I do because you have much more skill, time, and tools. However, I am very excited about a problem I fixed on the Volvo. When I called about the car, the seller (older

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread Jim Cathey
It really does make you feel good to fix something yourself. Sure does! But beware, it's a slippery slope. :-) Next time, open the relay body itself and fix it if possible. Then you save even the $13. (A smoked coil is no good, but likely it was just a cracked joint or a dirty contact.) --

Re: [MBZ] Another Kaleb Car

2008-08-13 Thread andrew strasfogel
It's a POS when the seller extols the virtues of his car and there are only two items on the list. In my experience, the other aspects that are not mentioned are usually either DOA or beyond redemption. On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 1:19 AM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hmmm. man these

[MBZ] THE TALE OF THE ARAB FLIGHT CREW

2008-08-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Hard to believe such an unqualified crew of ANY origin was given such access (even for just runup and taxi) to the aircraft without well qualified instructors/evaluators aboard. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT Farmall Promenade Was Synchro diving

2008-08-13 Thread pm7088
Sorry, Springfield Massachusetts -- Original message -- From: Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] It seems than at Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:50:28 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The best parade unit I know of is out of Melha Temple in Springfield. There are about 100

Re: [MBZ] 80 300SD goes to market

2008-08-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Report was that the car was scheduled to bee fourth item sold, but delayed 'til most buyers got too hot and tired to wait - sounds like deliberate cherry-pickin to me. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

[MBZ] i like this young fella who writes for the baltimore sun (political-presidential elections)

2008-08-13 Thread Gary Hurst
H.L. Mencken: Bayard vs Lionheart (Baltimore) Evening Sun, 1920.7.26 I. One discerns in all the current discussions of MM. Harding and Cox a certain sour dismay. It seems to be quite impossible for any wholly literate man to pump up any genuine enthusiasm for either of them. Each, of course, is

[MBZ] Kaleb Car In Wisconsin

2008-08-13 Thread Rick Knoble
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/794463443.html ..must ..resist... urge.. to ...buy... Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread Rick Knoble
It really does make you feel good to fix something yourself. and that, folks, is the reason we are here. It ain't for the money, It ain't for the glory, It ain't for the free whiskey... It's for the ... satisfaction! Caveats, YMMV My 2ยข Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread Donald Snook
Rich wrote: Pay yourself $75 and go have a nice dinner with wifey! OR, I can save the $75 for some repair/maintenance that I cannot do. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car In Wisconsin

2008-08-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Go buy that benze, take 3 bennies and say Here it is. --R Rick Knoble wrote: http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/794463443.html ..must ..resist... urge.. to ...buy... Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___

[MBZ] 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500slc VERY RARE - $4000 (MT PLEASANT)

2008-08-13 Thread Rich Thomas
i dont no where to start with the price so i did some research and this is where they started at for the 1981 model in really bad shape but i will work with you http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/791246732.html Put down that crack pipe and step away from the computer. --R

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread R A Bennell
Me too! Some of you may recall my OT posts a bit earlier about issues with my 02 F150. I have been chasing this since the beginning of July. It started missing on a trip to the lake - under load on hills especially. I put new plugs and boots on the COP's and thought I had solved the problem.

Re: [MBZ] 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500slc VERY RARE - $4000 (MT PLEASANT)

2008-08-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 9:14 AM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/791246732.html Put down that crack pipe and step away from the computer. He may be on crack as far as his classified-ad-writing ability, but not on the price. If any SLC is ever going to

Re: [MBZ] 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500slc VERY RARE - $4000 (MT PLEASANT)

2008-08-13 Thread Allan Streib
Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: i dont no where to start with the price so i did some research and this is where they started at for the 1981 model in really bad shape but i will work with you http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/791246732.html Some further choice phrases runs

[MBZ] longevity!!!

2008-08-13 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Donald, The important part is she kept you And vice versa Congratulations on your tenth anniversary, whenever it was.. Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Aug 13, 2008, at 6:28 AM, Donald Snook wrote: She is still upset about me selling the Lebaron and the Accord.

Re: [MBZ] longevity!!!

2008-08-13 Thread Donald Snook
Chuck wrote: The important part is she kept you And vice versa Congratulations on your tenth anniversary, whenever it was.. That is what I kept telling her. At least I trade cars every year instead of women! Thank you, my anniversary is Sept 12, so it hasn't happened yet. We

Re: [MBZ] 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500slc VERY RARE - $4000 (MT PLEASANT)

2008-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: it is a project car You wanna talk $4k project car, the AMG Hammer that Alain on Mercedesshop sold 2-3 years ago would have been the one to buy. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] THE TALE OF THE ARAB FLIGHT CREW

2008-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: 'Hard to believe such an unqualified crew of ANY origin was given such access (even for just runup and taxi) to the aircraft without well qualified instructors/evaluators aboard. I assume that if it started to get away from you on the ground you would have immediately

Re: [MBZ] longevity!!!

2008-08-13 Thread R A Bennell
Should be reasonably warm in Wichita in mid September. Save money, buy another car! How about a Lebaron or Accord? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 10:32 AM To: 'Chuck Landenberger';

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
R A Bennell wrote: Tonight, I intend to totally remove this aftermarket command start system and am prepared to bet money that my problem will be cured. I hate it when bunglers tap into drivetrain management electronics to install accessories. That kept me from buying one of the last 2005

Re: [MBZ] i like this young fella who writes for the baltimore sun (political-presidential elections)

2008-08-13 Thread andrew strasfogel
If you're into Mencken you must also read Alexis DeTocqueville. Just as insightful but without the sarcasm. On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 10:57 AM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: H.L. Mencken: Bayard vs Lionheart (Baltimore) Evening Sun, 1920.7.26 I. One discerns in all the current

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car In Wisconsin

2008-08-13 Thread andrew strasfogel
That has to be worth at least $1K in body parts alone, unless everybody is junking 190s... On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 12:11 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Go buy that benze, take 3 bennies and say Here it is. --R Rick Knoble wrote: http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/794463443.html

Re: [MBZ] longevity!!!

2008-08-13 Thread andrew strasfogel
Better yet - a pre-rusted 300TD!! On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 1:02 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Should be reasonably warm in Wichita in mid September. Save money, buy another car! How about a Lebaron or Accord? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] THE TALE OF THE ARAB FLIGHT CREW

2008-08-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
Absolutely!!! Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] THE TALE OF THE ARAB FLIGHT CREW Wilton Strickland wrote: 'Hard to believe such an

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
Attaboy, Don!!! Wilton - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:49 AM Subject: [MBZ] I love to fix something You all get to experience this more than I do because you have much more skill, time, and tools.

[MBZ] new web interface at muymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Allan Streib
I don't like it. Also it does not show all the parts that are available. Allan ___ 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 delivery options

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread R A Bennell
I agree. I had similar issues with a Suburban years ago where someone had cut into the harness to add an alarm system. Had to remove it all and put it back to more or less standard form. Unfortunately, here in Winnipeg, we are compelled to let the hackers add an immobilizer system to certain

Re: [MBZ] longevity!!!

2008-08-13 Thread R A Bennell
Ah, but there is the need to please his wife and she liked the Lebaron and Accord. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at muymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't like it. What's not to like? It seems functionally equivalent to the old one but is much faster (at least on my machines---XP with Firefox 2.something). Alex ___

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at muymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Rusty Cullens
What does it not show? Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 2:25 PM Subject: [MBZ] new web interface at

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at muymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Gary Hurst
it should be faster. many of these changes are on account of issues of security compliance. On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 2:33 PM, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't like it. What's not to like? It seems

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at buymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Allan Streib
[typo in subject line corrected] Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't like it. What's not to like? It seems functionally equivalent to the old one but is much faster (at least on my machines---XP with

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at buymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 11:39 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [typo in subject line corrected] Caramba! I thought MuyMBParts was perfect. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

[MBZ] O/T WinXP Pro

2008-08-13 Thread pm7088
I need a bootable disc for WinXP Pro. I DO NOT WANT OR NEED A PRODUCT CODE, I already have that. I just can't figure out how to download and burn the ISO fire using Nero of anything else. Hit me off list if you can help. Pete Arnold ___

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at buymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm going to explain this with my usual tact. the guy who runs this for us is relatively indifferent. however, he has a complete monopoly with worldpac (as he is a former vice president). so you either deal with his foolery, create and maintain the integration yourself, or forget about using

Re: [MBZ] O/T WinXP Pro

2008-08-13 Thread Luther
http://www.cdburnerxp.se/ is an open source burner software that will automatically burn *.iso as the correct cd, and NOT a data disk with *.iso file. Try it, you'll like it. I did. Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need a bootable disc for WinXP Pro. I DO NOT WANT OR NEED A PRODUCT CODE,

Re: [MBZ] O/T WinXP Pro

2008-08-13 Thread Rich Thomas
A good number of bugs have been fixed in this release, more fixes are coming with future versions. --R Luther wrote: http://www.cdburnerxp.se/ is an open source burner software that will automatically burn *.iso as the correct cd, and NOT a data disk with *.iso file. Try it, you'll like

Re: [MBZ] longevity!!!

2008-08-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Sheesh, why don't you take a long weekend and drive that thing up here, I'll weld up the jack points... If you'd put this up for sale before I'd bought my 240D back I'd have a wagon by now... -Curt Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:03:04 -0400 From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:

[MBZ] Odo question

2008-08-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Folks: I've got a good odo now that I fixed out of the one Andrew gave me from a 300TD. If I were to help Dwight fix his with my spare parts could I disconnect the speedo head from his odo and plug it onto mine and have it all work correctly? I know the speedo head has to be calibrated for the

[MBZ] Airbus kaput

2008-08-13 Thread RELNGSON
...As is the corrected information that apparently none of those on board were even airline employees... Just Google Etihad crash and wade through all the photos and material there. The official report will be a long time coming. The aircraft insurers refer to this sort of thing as a Hull

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread Donald Snook
Randy wrote: Some of you may recall my OT posts a bit earlier about issues with my 02 F150. I have been chasing this since the beginning of July. It started missing on a trip to the lake - under load on hills especially. I put new plugs and boots on the COP's and thought I had solved the

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread Kevin Kraly
Good work, Donald! My greatest satisfaction was when I set up the pins in the passenger's side power seat plug on the used seats I installed into my '83 'SD. I figured out that each set of pins to each seat motor were operated by a different function in the PS switch on the door. Once I got

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at buymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Wow, it is much faster... It seems slightly harder to find what I need but I think I can live with it. Oh, its ugly but I can live with that too... -Curt Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:33:36 -0700 From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] new web interface at muymbparts? To:

Re: [MBZ] O/T WinXP Pro

2008-08-13 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:06:46 -0500, Luther wrote: http://www.cdburnerxp.se/ is an open source burner software It is NOT open source!! It is available for zero money, though. from http://www.cdburnerxp.se/help/kb/4 CDBurnerXP is free (as in free beer), but not open source

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at buymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Gary Hurst
it should work ok now. just make mention if something doesn't work right or you just plain don't like something. for example, i don't much like that the front page has that picture of that ugly guy as it scared children, animals and plant life. On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 4:53 PM, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Another Kaleb Car

2008-08-13 Thread Rolf
Can someone take a looksies at it? -Rolf Rick Knoble wrote: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/794145309.html Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] LeBaron drivers

2008-08-13 Thread RELNGSON
...How about a Lebaron or Accord?... I'll just point out that another famous person formerly drove a six-cylinder LaBaron. Just before the only MB he ever owned, an '86 420SEL. VanCleef. Saynomoresaynomore. RLE ** Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your

[MBZ] OT: Waffle house wedding

2008-08-13 Thread Donald Snook
You would think this happened in Oklahoma, but it turns out it was in Georgia. http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/ftp/multimedia/waffleweddingx/publish_to_web/ Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car In Wisconsin

2008-08-13 Thread Rolf
That is a Lemons candidate if there ever was one. Rick Knoble wrote: http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/794463443.html ..must ..resist... urge.. to ...buy... Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at buymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Teal on a white background is gross... --- On Wed, 8/13/08, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] new web interface at buymbparts? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 4:56 PM

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at muymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Rolf
TD rear 1/4 window seal. I could have sworn it was there before. -Rolf Rusty Cullens wrote: What does it not show? Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at muymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Gary Hurst
did you look for it working through all the menus? what year did you use? On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 5:05 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TD rear 1/4 window seal. I could have sworn it was there before. -Rolf Rusty Cullens wrote: What does it not show? Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts,

Re: [MBZ] longevity!!!

2008-08-13 Thread Donald Snook
Randy wrote: Ah, but there is the need to please his wife and she liked the Lebaron and Accord. But in this case, the pleasing of the wife will be accomplished with the extravagant tropical all inclusive vacation. She has been married to me for 10 years, so she deserves it. Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread R A Bennell
Hey Donald It really was not as bad as I sort of expected. It took me quite a bit of time over several days but I could do it again in a lot less time. There is, of course, a COP for each cylinder. Basically, one undoes the clip that holds the wires onto the coil - not difficult - just squeeze

Re: [MBZ] longevity!!!

2008-08-13 Thread R A Bennell
Are you going in mid September or waiting until the dead of winter? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 3:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] longevity!!! Randy wrote: Ah,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Waffle house wedding

2008-08-13 Thread R A Bennell
Boy, some of those folks, including the bride, look like they have been eating a few too many waffles. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 3:01 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread LarryT
Welcome to the Wide, Wide Wonderful World of Fixin' Stuff. (WWWFS) You;re now officially part of the club. It's a great feeling to find the problem (correctly) and fix it (again correctly) and score extra points for doing it on the 1st try - and double points if there were no pars left

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at buymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
When Curt said ugly, was he referring to the light cyan type on a light gray background? I looked up back shocks for a W116, and found that L4000-10249 is a Comfort - Heavy Duty shock. Did it do that before and I just didn't notice? I'm pretty sure that's the Comfort shock. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at muymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Rolf
1984. I could have sworn I got the price from the old interface. But I do suffer from CRS There are also no rear door seals or rear window hatch either. WorldPac carries all of these right? -Rolf Gary Hurst wrote: did you look for it working through all the menus? what year did you use?

Re: [MBZ] Another Kaleb Car

2008-08-13 Thread Gary Thompson
Listing already deleted. On 8/13/08, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can someone take a looksies at it? -Rolf Rick Knoble wrote: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/794145309.html Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD

Re: [MBZ] OT: Waffle house wedding

2008-08-13 Thread Rolf
I used to work at Caribou coffee, a few years after I left one of my excoworkers got married in the one on peachtree in buckhead.. *rolls eyes* -Rolf R A Bennell wrote: Boy, some of those folks, including the bride, look like they have been eating a few too many waffles. Randy

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread Gary Thompson
But is it really fixin' stuff if it doesn't involve Shoe Goo or JB Weld? (I guess duct tape or bailing wire would qualify as well). Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On 8/13/08, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Welcome to the Wide, Wide Wonderful World of Fixin' Stuff. (WWWFS)

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
R A Bennell wrote: Hey Donald It really was not as bad as I sort of expected. It took me quite a bit of time over several days but I could do it again in a lot less time. I just did my first 2.4L Twin Cam, and it's been at least ten years since I had the coil package off a Quad Four so I

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car In Wisconsin

2008-08-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 2:03 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is a Lemons candidate if there ever was one. Rick Knoble wrote: http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/794463443.html Oh man, what a waste that would be! The body looks perfect. I'd find some Connecticut housewife with an R129

Re: [MBZ] OT: Waffle house wedding

2008-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Rolf wrote: I used to work at Caribou coffee, a few years after I left one of my excoworkers got married in the one on peachtree in buckhead.. *rolls eyes* Were the happy couple's young children in the wedding party? Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car In Wisconsin

2008-08-13 Thread Kevin
On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 02:59:48PM -0700, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 2:03 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is a Lemons candidate if there ever was one. Rick Knoble wrote: http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/794463443.html Oh man, what a waste that would be!

Re: [MBZ] OT Farmall Promenade Was Synchro diving

2008-08-13 Thread Loren Faeth
That springfield is famous for making small arms, isn't it? As on 03A3? At 09:44 AM 8/13/2008, you wrote: Sorry, Springfield Massachusetts -- Original message -- From: Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] It seems than at Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:50:28 +, [EMAIL

[MBZ] Cast members returning for 30th 'Dallas' reunion

2008-08-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Didn't one of that dysfunctional crowd drive an old Benz? Sue Ellen or that cute chick, Bobby's whiny wife, an SL? --R http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080813/ap_en_tv/tv_dallas_reunion;_ylt=Amii5QrrkyNmBWvl3LUzdURxFb8C ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at muymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Gary Hurst
you can test the new vs old interface by comparing results on buymbparts.comwith buyeuroparts.com. i am not doing anything more with this today, however, as this business has about driven me crazy at this point. On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 5:44 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1984. I could have

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at buymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Gary Hurst
it's a comfort shock. i've been trying for years to explain that to worldpac, but they are stuck on this confusing and incorrect terminology. On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 5:41 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When Curt said ugly, was he referring to the light cyan type on a light gray

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread LarryT
Speaking of spark plugs - After hearing all the hype about spark plugs having really long liftspan (I was used to 20k-30k mile intervals) that was now supposed to last 100k or so. My 95 Nissan Pick'em up truck had 110k when I decided the static I was heard thru the AM radio was spark plug

Re: [MBZ] I love to fix something

2008-08-13 Thread Loren Faeth
Way to go! I finally found a lawyer that (a) is worth something) (b) can do something worthwhile! (Secret message to Randy: Yeah, I knowbut you are a Canadian Barrister, Sir, and not practicing in the US) At 08:49 AM 8/13/2008, you wrote: You all get to experience this more than I do

Re: [MBZ] [Biodiesel] 1982 300TD F/S

2008-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
price? TimothyPilgrim wrote: Anybody need a W123 wagon? It's in rough but running condition, currently near Kingston, Ontario, Canada. If nobody inquires immediately, the local dealer's getting it for a song. I'm not interested in arranging long distance transport. I'm either looking for a

Re: [MBZ] euro 300SDL

2008-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im looking at one complete with velour seats, metric odo, heated seats etc. Everything else looks like a US car. Jim Cathey wrote: Anybody ever seen such a beast? I though SDL's were a US only thing. And possibly Japan. Never european to my knowledge. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at muymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Rolf
Rusty might have priced it for me, I'll have to look through again. -Rolf Gary Hurst wrote: you can test the new vs old interface by comparing results on buymbparts.comwith buyeuroparts.com. i am not doing anything more with this today, however, as this business has about driven me crazy at

Re: [MBZ] euro 300SDL

2008-08-13 Thread Rolf
Is it a turbo? There is a rod bender down here for 1900 with dented front end, does that qualify as Kaleb car? -Rolf Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Im looking at one complete with velour seats, metric odo, heated seats etc. Everything else looks like a US car. Jim Cathey wrote: Anybody

Re: [MBZ] Another Kaleb Car

2008-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Not really. I have got some of my best deals because the seller didnt say much about the car, and I took the chance. They often turn out to be great cars. andrew strasfogel wrote: It's a POS when the seller extols the virtues of his car and there are only two items on the list. In my

Re: [MBZ] Cast members returning for 30th 'Dallas' reunion

2008-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
ESS Rich Thomas wrote: Didn't one of that dysfunctional crowd drive an old Benz? Sue Ellen or that cute chick, Bobby's whiny wife, an SL? --R http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080813/ap_en_tv/tv_dallas_reunion;_ylt=Amii5QrrkyNmBWvl3LUzdURxFb8C

Re: [MBZ] euro 300SDL

2008-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, its a turbo. Where are you at, tell me more about this car Rolf wrote: Is it a turbo? There is a rod bender down here for 1900 with dented front end, does that qualify as Kaleb car? -Rolf Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Im looking at one complete with velour seats, metric odo, heated

Re: [MBZ] Another Kaleb Car

2008-08-13 Thread Allan Streib
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not really. I have got some of my best deals because the seller didnt say much about the car, and I took the chance. They often turn out to be great cars. If the seller is an ordinary, private owner I'd agree. If they are any kind, shape, form,

[MBZ] my first a/c RR

2008-08-13 Thread Luther
Working on the SDL here... The compressor is out and the condenser evaporator are flushed. So I begin to put things back together and look for o-rings associated with the drier. None are found. Ugh, it's times like this that I dislike driving a German autowhen I have to wait a day or

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at buymbparts?

2008-08-13 Thread Redghost
It hurts my eyes. clay On 13 Aug 2008, at 14:41, Mitch Haley wrote: When Curt said ugly, was he referring to the light cyan type on a light gray background? I looked up back shocks for a W116, and found that L4000-10249 is a Comfort - Heavy Duty shock. Did it do that before and I

[MBZ] leave it to ebay to screw sellers, raise their prices, and try to disguise it as a price drop

2008-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So now they changed their prices on selling cars on ebay. Used to be 40 insertion fee, 50 after it sells. Total 90. Now, you get 4 cars a year free insertion, 125 fee after it sells. WOW, thats a deal I tell you.35 price increase. On the 5th car the insertion fee is 20, then 125 after it

Re: [MBZ] OT: Waffle house wedding

2008-08-13 Thread Luther
I like waffles, but may never be able to eat one with a straight face for a very long time Luther R A Bennell wrote: Boy, some of those folks, including the bride, look like they have been eating a few too many waffles. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Barry O'Bama

2008-08-13 Thread Redghost
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Re: [MBZ] Another Kaleb Car

2008-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, thats true Allan Streib wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not really. I have got some of my best deals because the seller didnt say much about the car, and I took the chance. They often turn out to be great cars. If the seller is an ordinary, private owner I'd

Re: [MBZ] my first a/c RR

2008-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So did you buy a compressor off Rusty? How did you go about flushing? Luther wrote: Working on the SDL here... The compressor is out and the condenser evaporator are flushed. So I begin to put things back together and look for o-rings associated with the drier. None are found. Ugh,

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