[MBZ] OT car show in Massachussetts

2008-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley
http://tinyurl.com/63qzkq Is pic 9 (and pics 7,42,43,65,70) a Messerschmidt? (there's a red one too) Can anybody ID pic 146? Pic 72 is a Saab Sonett V4. I used to think they were ugly, now I'd rather have a Sonett from the 60's than a Sonett III from the 70's. There's Bond and Cushman trikes in

Re: [MBZ] Stealership theft again

2008-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley
QUOTE OF THE WEEK Hendrik Fay wrote: ... customers are not wallets on legs to be fleeced at every opportunity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Wonko the Sane wrote: Holy Mother of The Flying Spaghetti Monster -- Oppositional Defiance Disorder. I'd almost rather have a Borderline on my caseload than an ODD. Not quite, but almost. I'm beginning to see why MS-Dan thinks the school counselor has capesize prop shaft bearings for balls.

Re: [MBZ] 4/50

2008-11-14 Thread pm7088
My next stop would be a small claims court. Judges in Connecticut would most likely be very quick to make you whole. BTDT Pete -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ..The vehicle is still WELL within the warranty TIME.  He's put a LOT of miles

Re: [MBZ] Stealership theft again

2008-11-14 Thread Allan Streib
I'd say that goes double for taxpayers. After all, customers can always opt out. Allan Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: QUOTE OF THE WEEK Hendrik Fay wrote: ... customers are not wallets on legs to be fleeced at every opportunity. ___

Re: [MBZ] Stealership theft again

2008-11-14 Thread LWB250
It's called the Magnuson-Moss Act, and essentially if the problem is reported within the warranty period it's covered under the warranty until it's resolved. I used to deal in warranty administration with a large manufacturer, and trust me, I know this well. They're jerking his chain - if the

[MBZ] Power steering flush/fill

2008-11-14 Thread Max Dillon
Way behind (on digest) but catching up... My method: put front end up on jackstands, position drain pan under pwr strg box, remove plug for the centering bolt, turn wheels off center. Remove the reservoir cap, all the fluid runs out of the box. Refill does take some time as there will be a

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Donald Snook
Gary wrote: Mr stickie is the cure for odd? No, it is not. Medication and counseling is the answer IF this is a real case of ODD. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] OT Bean Pickers

2008-11-14 Thread Donald Snook
Rolf wrote: Do lawyers shovel the manure? Sometimes that is exactly what we do. Sometimes, we even get paid for it. Some of the best plaintiff's lawyers in the country can shovel a truckload of manure and make you think it's pecan pie! But, not me, we defend people, we never shovel manure -

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
i don't know if it is real or not. i don't know if it is real at all. On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 6:34 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary wrote: Mr stickie is the cure for odd? No, it is not. Medication and counseling is the answer IF this is a real case of ODD. Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: Some did everything in their power to keep kids in the family and safe, others just wanted to fill out the forms and get out of there, and those who saw themselves as the saviors of the modern world. You would not believe the things that adults do to kids. Well said, Don. I

Re: [MBZ] OT car show in Massachussetts

2008-11-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
My sig. oth has been driving her new 2008 Smart for a couple weks now. It's neat and tech savvy, practical, but of course with the short wheelbase you feel every bump in the road. She commutes 7 miles each way through the city and parks in a garage. WIth the 1000 mile break in period we may not

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Allan Streib
Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: i don't know if it is real or not. i don't know if it is real at all. Bottom line, you can't rely on a diagnosis from the school. My son's 4th grade teacher told him and a group of his friends that they all had ADHD. They were all just normal 10 year old

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
seems the idea today is that all kids are mental and must be drugged into submission, no? On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 7:01 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: i don't know if it is real or not. i don't know if it is real at all. Bottom line, you

Re: [MBZ] OT Bean Pickers

2008-11-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
Don, can I persuade you to share your experiences on Election Day in voter fraud prevention/monitoring in Colorado? (it will of course have to be a non partisan report). On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 9:40 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rolf wrote: Do lawyers shovel the manure? Sometimes

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Bottom line, you can't rely on a diagnosis from the school. My son's 4th grade teacher told him and a group of his friends that they all had ADHD. They were all just normal 10 year old boys in my view. My 4th grade teacher not only made that diagnosis, he volunteered to

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Allan Streib
Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: seems the idea today is that all kids are mental and must be drugged into submission, no? You know, you look back and schools used to be a lot less tolerant of ordinary misbehavior and disrespect. My elementary school teachers were for the most part pretty

[MBZ] A Mobil-one success story

2008-11-14 Thread harry watkins
The rear main seal leak on my wife's Lexus ES300 is down to one drop every two days from six to eight drops per day three weeks ago, after another leak was fixed. Back in January I had the timing belt, gaskets and seals replaced at a Toyota dealership, one year warranty, unlimited mileage.

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
used to be that if your kid was terrible and you hit her with a stick, people mostly commended you. this was so for 5,000+ years of recorded history. but for the last 15 years or so, this made you a criminal child abuser and the state would try by any means, fair or foul, to take your kid. and

Re: [MBZ] OT Bean Pickers

2008-11-14 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: Don, can I persuade you to share your experiences on Election Day in voter fraud prevention/monitoring in Colorado? (it will of course have to be a non partisan report). I ended up not being able to go. I had to meet with an engineer to test/inspect a pallet flow system that my

[MBZ] ML rear shocks

2008-11-14 Thread Rusty Cullens
I have 12 ML Genuine Mercedes rear shocks with springs for $150.00 each. When these are gone the price is over $300.00 each. Get'em while you can. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] A Mobil-one success story

2008-11-14 Thread Curt Raymond
In about '02 my Dakota was leaking a quart of oil in about 500 miles from the rear main seal. The truck had just around 100,000 miles. I switch to Mobil 1 and now with 221,000 miles it leaks around a quart in 5,000 miles. I've been very happy and the engine has never been out of the truck.

Re: [MBZ] OT Bean Pickers

2008-11-14 Thread Rolf
Shakespeare had it right, First thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.. :) -Rolf Donald Snook wrote: Rolf wrote: Do lawyers shovel the manure? Sometimes that is exactly what we do. Sometimes, we even get paid for it. Some of the best plaintiff's lawyers in the country can shovel a

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: i would hazard to guess that nearly all of the child abuse in this country takes place at the heads of the government. I can relate to some of that. 8 year old girl, above average intelligence, severe ADHD, taken from parents for reasons of neglect. Placed in institution

[MBZ] Apex of Glory

2008-11-14 Thread Christopher McCann
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1905142064?tag=worldcat-20camp=14573creative=327641linkCode=as1creativeASIN=1905142064adid=0ZZS3Y4GEE2XVSV49NFB; I want this for Christmas. Looks very interesting. Chris ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

[MBZ] Ignorant/deceitful sellers (was: Big Benz time again.)

2008-11-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 4:19 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 4+ years ago, when I was looking for a 124 Diesel, I was disappointed and appalled at the number of sellers who lied and seemed so ignorant about the cars they were trying to sell. It's damned upsetting to be told all

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
but guys like poosy and rolf and corporal don seem to believe this is a good thing. there are no decent people left in this country. and the few who ever have a decent thought live in terror of expressing it. On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 7:58 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary Hurst

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Rolf
Gary are you saying that I approve of such treatment of a ward of the state? Please, if you want to insult me you will have to come up with something better than this. You are way to involved in your situation to be able to look at it objectively and are certainly taking it personally. Foster

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm just shocked by your defense of the state as they are the biggest criminals there are and the real abusers. yet you condone their power. decent people need to step up and fight the power that destorys. On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 8:46 AM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary are you saying that

Re: [MBZ] Apex of Glory

2008-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley
I clicked on the link to the used copy for 150% of list, thinking it may have been signed by the author with ink made from Karl Benz's blood or something. All it says is that it's in Used - Very Good condition. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] OT Bean Pickers

2008-11-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
Don, if it's any consolation, the Colorado vote wasn't even close, so your assistance probably wouldn't have made a material difference. OTOH, Missouri still hasn't been decided. What's taking so long? On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 10:57 AM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shakespeare had it right,

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Rolf
Lets just start by getting a balanced budget back. We can worry about the details later. -Rolf Gary Hurst wrote: i'm just shocked by your defense of the state as they are the biggest criminals there are and the real abusers. yet you condone their power. decent people need to step up and

[MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Jon Kanas
Good Morning, Several years ago we had an adventure with the schools and the Colorado Department of Human Services, resulting from an incident involving two children. The DHS folks here are clearly accustomed to dealing with individuals of little or no education and lengthy histories in

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Rolf wrote: Lets just start by getting a balanced budget back. We can worry about the details later. On a federal level, that's easy. Just suspend funding for the 90% of federal spending that's specifically prohibited by the Constitution. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
the ex spouse and revisiting custody makes the issue more complex. the other issue is that my ex wife is horrible and dumb and her attitude is that she will sink us both if she sinks. i called the school yesterday several times and among the points i tried to make clear to them that appearances

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
the other logic that disturbs me here from rolf, pooos, and the corporal is the stalinist logic of better 100 innocent men go to the gallows than 1 guilty man gets away. now rolf might just be some sort of foreigner from a place the does not have our tradition of english liberties, so he might be

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Wonko the Sane
I am doing a pre-admission report right now on someone we will start giving services to in the near future. Going through his various social histories, here's what has been given over time as his diagnosis: ADHD, Ausperger's Syndrome, MR (70-76), Borderline Intellectual Functioning,

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread LarryT
There was also a famous case in Ca about a day shcool where the owners/workers were said t have had orgies with the children, killed children and drank their blood, etc etc. The kids - some as young as 2 to 4 were iinterviewed by a group of people who produced dolls with private parts marked

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
you know what the greatest sin is? that i have to remove the stars bars from my room in the state of georgia so the social worker does not see it. confederate heroes betrayed by fascists and no one cares but me and mitch -- and we only care because we are a little touched! On Fri, Nov 14, 2008

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
and were the investigators then jailed for fabricating such charges? the real criminals are the child care workers, no? On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 9:48 AM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There was also a famous case in Ca about a day shcool where the owners/workers were said t have had orgies

Re: [MBZ] WW2 Daimler Benz Aircraft Engine

2008-11-14 Thread LarryT
Thx Loren - very informative. I can only assume the producers of the program did not know the difference between DB and MB. Typical media mistake. Thx agn - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts . - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Rich Thomas
Does he also drive an old Benz? --R Wonko the Sane wrote: I am doing a pre-admission report right now on someone we will start giving services to in the near future. Going through his various social histories, here's what has been given over time as his diagnosis: ADHD, Ausperger's Syndrome,

Re: [MBZ] bad Brit cars

2008-11-14 Thread Frederick W Moir
RLE, et alk. Triumph made all kinds of weird cars. Some were fine cars and functioned well in their intended use. Some were bloody awful. After lusting after the SP, I went the rusty XK140 route, repaired the engine and drove it to 100+mph on virtual brakes and loose/broken-spoke wire

Re: [MBZ] OT car show in Massachussetts

2008-11-14 Thread Frederick W Moir
Mitch. Missed it! Lars Anderson Park? If the picture #146 is a red sporty type car, it's a DKW then part of Auto Union with Audi and others. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 07:45 AM 11/14/2008, you wrote: http://tinyurl.com/63qzkq Is pic 9 (and pics 7,42,43,65,70) a Messerschmidt? (there's a red one

Re: [MBZ] The simple things in life. :-)

2008-11-14 Thread LarryT
Hi Ed, You wrote the audio quality has remained on the tapes I think the companies who were rushing into CD production used the comments about CD quality being better than cassettes was self-serving. They needed to convince the public that was true to convince them to make the changover -

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Frederick W Moir
G. Touched by the Divine, I trust? So much for freedom of expression! Fred Moir. Lynn MA At 12:49 PM 11/14/2008, you wrote: you know what the greatest sin is? that i have to remove the stars bars from my room in the state of georgia so the social worker does not see it. confederate heroes

Re: [MBZ] W126 timing chain diagram

2008-11-14 Thread LarryT
You'll need the CD with the info - or find someone who will send the pdf files to you - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts . - Original Message - From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
you can't fly the stars bars in the state of georgia today for fear of losing your child. and no one will step up and put a stop to this tyranny. On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 10:01 AM, Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: G. Touched by the Divine, I trust? So much for freedom of expression!

Re: [MBZ] bad Brit cars

2008-11-14 Thread E M
A neighbour had an old Triumph Stag. He always lusted after an older Aston, but figured too expensive. Being a perfectionist, buying a restored Aston at the time would have been cheaper, compared to all the money he dumped into the Stag. (note to future Stag owners, don't take your car to the

Re: [MBZ] OT car show in Massachussetts

2008-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Frederick W Moir wrote: If the picture #146 is a red sporty type car, it's a DKW then part of Auto Union with Audi and others. Thanks. I was leaning Auto Union or NSU when I later found a side view with the four ring logo on the front fender. Didn't realize DKW used that logo too. Cool

Re: [MBZ] OT car show in Massachussetts

2008-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley
While we're on the subject, I've got another favorite or two to ask about: Lots of pics (like 156) of a green/white car with modern looking interior, open panoramic roof and high center brake light. Is that a current model? I drool like mad over that green one with the swoopy fenders in pic

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: you can't fly the stars bars in the state of georgia today for fear of losing your child. and no one will step up and put a stop to this tyranny. Are the bars in question horizontal or diagonal? I've been told that the diagonal bars are racist, offensive, and a hate crime.

[MBZ] Unscrupulous MB recycler

2008-11-14 Thread Glenn Brown
Since I tend to save info. which might be useful to me in the future, including independent MB repair establishments which have been recommended, I also think it a good idea to avoid the unscrupulous places out there. For anyone interested, please contact me off-list and I can provide the name of

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
the stars bars are by definition horizontal. here is an example http://unitedstatesamericanflags.com/images/stars_and_bars_800x600.gif the more popular flag you refer to is a battle flag. it looks like this http://unitedstatesamericanflags.com/images/battle_flag_800x600.gif that flag was

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-14 Thread LarryT
Why did the prices go down? I have a Leica 35mm my Dad gave me - what a piece of art - takes incredible photos. ALso have a coupleof Minoltas from late 70s - neither works and repair costs would be more that they're worth -the newer electronic cameras just aren't equal to the older

Re: [MBZ] OT car show in Massachussetts

2008-11-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 10:26 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of panoramic roofs, what's the powder blue rear engined car in pics 80-81? Seems like I should know it, but I'm drawing a blank, even with the insignia showing in pic 81. http://tinyurl.com/63qzkq You must not

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
hte prices went down because everyone shoots digital now. maybe art guys and hobbyists don't, but i don't think you see very many pros nowadays with a speed graphic, rolleiflex or hassleblad. On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 10:42 AM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why did the prices go down? I have

Re: [MBZ] E300D Wagon

2008-11-14 Thread LarryT
Sheesh! That's awful! How are we supposed to haul chickens, horse feed and manure around? Thx for the history John Kaleb ;-) Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts . - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] OT car show in Massachussetts

2008-11-14 Thread Frederick W Moir
Mitch. Not sure of #80-81, my guess would be Gogomobile, another part of Auto Union. Was it a two stroke, most Gogo's were. # 156 and 220 look like some kind of Pacific Rim car not imported into US, Korea perhaps? Fred Moir Lynn MA At 01:26 PM 11/14/2008, you wrote: While we're on

Re: [MBZ] E320 fuel/electronic question

2008-11-14 Thread LarryT
Are the old fashioned (only because they'be been around for 50+ years) better/worse/the same as the newer fuses that are like little flat plastic plugs? The more modern fuses are easier to see if they are blown - it's very obvious - while the ceramic fuses we all know can be *very* difficult

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] you know what the greatest sin is? that i have to remove the stars bars from my room in the state of georgia so the social worker does not see it. confederate heroes betrayed by fascists and no one

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Bill R
And then there was the @ 50 year old patient at a VA facility my wife was working at whose mother came in regularly to breastfeed him. Think there might be some social weirdness going on there? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko

[MBZ] Magazines accept film images, was Cameras

2008-11-14 Thread Dan Weeks
On Nov 14, 2008, at 1:11 PM, Larry wrote: do magazines still accept large format negatives for publicaion? Or has it all gone to digital? I assume you mean medium format: 6x4.5, 6x6, and 6x7. The magazines I shoot for (mostly Better Homes and Gardens titles, but others as well) prefer

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Rolf
My fathers ancestors came over on a little boat called the Mayflower. Another of them was on duty when Charles the First was beheaded. How about yours? You keep missing the middle step here from a job well done to tyranny. They need more proof. They can't get the proof without the warrant. They

Re: [MBZ] E300D Wagon

2008-11-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
I' gonna keep my 1983 300TD forever! On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 1:46 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sheesh! That's awful! How are we supposed to haul chickens, horse feed and manure around? Thx for the history John Kaleb ;-) Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
They said the same thing about LPs but look at the renaissance in vinyl now! On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 1:44 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hte prices went down because everyone shoots digital now. maybe art guys and hobbyists don't, but i don't think you see very many pros nowadays

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Donald Snook
Rolf wrote: You are way to involved in your situation to be able to look at it objectively and are certainly taking it personally. Foster care is a horrible place for a kid to be in any situation. Which is why this anti abortionists who claim adoption is the way to go fail in my opinion. It is

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Rolf
Sorry. You should have seen what I edited out :) I'll avoid that subject. -Rolf Donald Snook wrote: Rolf wrote: You are way to involved in your situation to be able to look at it objectively and are certainly taking it personally. Foster care is a horrible place for a kid to be in any

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Allan Streib
Jon Kanas [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I agree that the level of medication of children is alarming, but cannot help but wonder if we haven't created this problem through our unwillingness to carefully examine the risks due to the changes we have created in nutrition, air quality etc. I don't

Re: [MBZ] OT Bean Pickers

2008-11-14 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: Don, if it's any consolation, the Colorado vote wasn't even close, so your assistance probably wouldn't have made a material difference. OTOH, Missouri still hasn't been decided. What's taking so long? Actually, the MO Secretary of State release the results. McCain won by 3509

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] ML rear shocks

2008-11-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Nobody around here owns one of them things. Rusty Cullens wrote: I have 12 ML Genuine Mercedes rear shocks with springs for $150.00 each. When these are gone the price is over $300.00 each. Get'em while you can. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] ML rear shocks

2008-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Nobody around here owns one of them things. Didn't Robbins or somebody have one? I know somebody requested a carfax on one this month, but don't know if he bought it. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] SP 250

2008-11-14 Thread Howard Fulford
On 13 Nov @ 19:35:03 REL wrote : Give an Englishman a piece of fiberglass and he will do something stupid with it. SO true RLE, SO true .. Howard Fulford Bath England ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

[MBZ] Beautiful 140 Coupe

2008-11-14 Thread Donald Snook
I just drove past a 1996 S500 Coupe. It had a for sale sign on it. It has 84,500 miles and it is priced at $12,000. It is a BEAUTIFUL car. Charcoal grey exterior - very nice grey interior. I was drooling. It is too new and too much money for me to spend. But, I was thinking somebody on

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Rolf
The quality of teachers has certainly fallen as well. I agree though ultimately its up to the parents. When schools can no longer care for our childen, drugs must be the solution. At least that is todays attitude. You'll never see my kids on these drugs. America is legally drugged into compliance.

Re: [MBZ] E300D Wagon

2008-11-14 Thread Loren Faeth
With a gasser. At 12:46 PM 11/14/2008, you wrote: Sheesh! That's awful! How are we supposed to haul chickens, horse feed and manure around? Thx for the history John Kaleb ;-) Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts . -

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-14 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: They said the same thing about LPs but look at the renaissance in vinyl now! I love all my old vinyl. I need to get a new cartridge though the one I have is crapola. Any recommendations? I'm not an audiophile so I need something decently good but

[MBZ] this is pretty cool

2008-11-14 Thread Donald Snook
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94ERLRO3show_article=1 Donald H. Snook ___ 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] OT Bean Pickers

2008-11-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Some realtors are that way, good ones are not. Wilton Strickland wrote: Anything to get it through closing. Wilton -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D,

Re: [MBZ] Beautiful 140 Coupe

2008-11-14 Thread E M
There is one around here which looks to be very nice too. A S600 coupe, but the asking price is $22,000. Ofcourse, no way he'll ever get that kind of money for it, the car has simply fallen out of fashion with most, much like old Porsche 928s. Still, I think they're fantastic cars, but I'm sure

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
When I was in 5th grade, my NYC school teacher knocked us around (physically) a lot. I distinctly remember him pushing me to the (hard) floor and glowering over me for something I had done (it wasn't anything flagrant that I had committed). After that, the parents banded together and complained

Re: [MBZ] OT car show in Massachussetts

2008-11-14 Thread Howard Fulford
On 14 Nov @ 13:26:46 Mitch Hayley wrote : 'Lots of pics (like 156) of a green/white car with modern looking interior, open panoramic roof and high center brake light. Is that a current model?' Mitch Almost a current model - it's a Nissan Figaro - you see them in the UK from time to time -

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
I don't play my recrods much but if I did need a cartridge I would go straight to ebay where I am 99 percent sure (no pun intended) I could find EXACTLY what I needed. On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 3:34 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: They said

Re: [MBZ] Beautiful 140 Coupe

2008-11-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
Can someone please post a link so I know what it looks like? TIA, Andrew On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 3:58 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is one around here which looks to be very nice too. A S600 coupe, but the asking price is $22,000. Ofcourse, no way he'll ever get that kind of money

Re: [MBZ] The simple things in life. :-)

2008-11-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im sorry, but CD and DVD is much better than tape, in both cases. LarryT wrote: Hi Ed, You wrote the audio quality has remained on the tapes I think the companies who were rushing into CD production used the comments about CD quality being better than cassettes was self-serving. They

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-14 Thread Allan Streib
Just went there and MAN eBay has taken on so much UI lipstick and eyeshadow these days that it's almost unusably slow. Auto-search-type-ahead dropdowns and other useless crap. On Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:10:47 -0500, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I don't play my recrods much but if I

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
i still think my kid could knock you out. if she were a boy, her future in football would be most secure. On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 12:23 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry. You should have seen what I edited out :) I'll avoid that subject. -Rolf Donald Snook wrote: Rolf wrote: You

Re: [MBZ] Unscrupulous MB recycler

2008-11-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
why dont you just post it here for all to see Glenn Brown wrote: Since I tend to save info. which might be useful to me in the future, including independent MB repair establishments which have been recommended, I also think it a good idea to avoid the unscrupulous places out there. For anyone

[MBZ] This looks like a nice car

2008-11-14 Thread Donald Snook
Ebay item # 230305665783 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=230305665783sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AITviewitem= I made an offer on this car, but the seller wouldn't take it. It does look nice. Somebody should buy this before I up my offer (again). Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] The simple things in life. :-)

2008-11-14 Thread Allan Streib
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Im sorry, but CD and DVD is much better than tape, in both cases. Until your kid gets ahold of it, puts a small scratch on it and renders it entirely useless. That's happened to me with at least 3 of their DVD movies but they've NEVER been able to ruin

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
the problems is that you trick people into false confession. it's like the retarded people on death row. if someone has an iq of 65, it is no great achievement to trick him into saying or signing something, no? tell a 3 year old maybe that she can get a magic pony if she says daddy touched her

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I need a place online to buy LP supplies. Allan Streib wrote: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: They said the same thing about LPs but look at the renaissance in vinyl now! I love all my old vinyl. I need to get a new cartridge though the one I have is crapola. Any

Re: [MBZ] Fiat

2008-11-14 Thread RELNGSON
...Speaking of panoramic roofs, what's the powder blue rear engined car in pics 80-81? Seems like I should know it, but I'm drawing a blank, even with the insignia showing in pic 81... Looks an awful lot like a Fiat Bianchina. RLE ** Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes,

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
My dad used to tell us stories about when he was in school, if you fell asleep at your desk, the teacher would throw a piece of chalk at you. That would wake you up. I think they need to get back to such things then kids would pull their head out of their asses, my included. andrew

Re: [MBZ] This looks like a nice car

2008-11-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its not a real 300E, its a 2.6, but its probably worth 2-2.5K or so Donald Snook wrote: Ebay item # 230305665783 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=230305665783sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AITviewitem= I made an offer on this car, but the seller wouldn't take it. It

Re: [MBZ] Beautiful 140 Coupe

2008-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: Can someone please post a link so I know what it looks like? TIA, Looks like a tank. Sedan: http://www.auto-rv.com/Browse.aspx?AdName=CIL6315222 Coupe: http://www.edmunds.com/used/1996/mercedesbenz/sclass/3227/options.html Wagon:

Re: [MBZ] 140 Coupe

2008-11-14 Thread RELNGSON
...Boy, I wish I wasn't on this (self imposed) debt reduction plan. I would snatch that car up!.. Keeping in mind that it's a 140 and no matter how cheap it may be today, you wlll still be maintaining a $100K car. RLE ** Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: i still think my kid could knock you out. if she were a boy, her future in football would be most secure. What about Title IX? Don't they have to provide her with a girl's team or let her try out for the boy's team? ___

Re: [MBZ] Roger's practice of changing subject lines arbitrarily, contrary to 20+ years of Internet discussion forum convention, and overzealously deleting quoted text, the net result being that it's

2008-11-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 1:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...Speaking of panoramic roofs, what's the powder blue rear engined car in pics 80-81? Seems like I should know it, but I'm drawing a blank, even with the insignia showing in pic 81... Looks an awful lot like a Fiat Bianchina. RLE

[MBZ] Exciting Ferrari news

2008-11-14 Thread RELNGSON
Take a look at this website for some exciting Ferrari news. www.sniffpetrol.com RLE ** Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news amp; more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=

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