Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-24 Thread Luther
I have a lead on a '87 300E for $500. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yea, that is funny, turns out I was selling it WAY too cheap, and I really let wacko have it too cheap so to speak. I could have got about 2500 for it now with gas prices way down and diesle still up. OK Don wrote: ROTFLMAO

Re: [MBZ] Backhoes [was: Re: plumbing / chemical help needed]

2008-11-24 Thread Hendrik Fay
Bad boy, bad boy, whatcha gonna do when they come for you. On a more serious note, it does take a bit of skill to feel a pipe. It is a good idea to throttle down when you are working near pipes and get off your behind and do a bit of spade work. Depending on soil type a flat

Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed

2008-11-24 Thread Hendrik Fay
No it's a micro excavator, minis are 1 to 5 tonnes. Yeah the hose was a pain to get out due to the small valve block but thankfully it was hose 3 and 4 that needed to be gotten at which meant only removing hose 1, plus the excavator shroud but that was pretty easy. Micros are a dark science due

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-24 Thread Ed Booher
On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 2:24 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I put my Volvo on Craigslist. Here is the ad: http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/930281148.html Donald H. Snook Out of curiosity, why are you selling the Volvo for a Crown Victoria anyway? You already have/had the Volvo

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-24 Thread Ed Booher
On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 2:24 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, does anyone have a nice Mercedes 124 with working air, and nice paint, and no major problems that wants to sell it for $2200 or less THIS WEEK. How about other cars? The Crown Vic that was trying to buy sold on ebay

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
There's a white CV with a spotlight sitting up the road from me, been there for a few weeks for sale. --R Ed Booher wrote: On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 2:24 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I put my Volvo on Craigslist. Here is the ad:

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: There's a white CV with a spotlight sitting up the road from me, been there for a few weeks for sale. For a moment there, I thought you said 2CV. I'd like to see Snookums drive one of those. Plenty of headroom but not much power. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
My former neighbor is a pretty big guy and he bought one of those things to drive to work. --R Mitch Haley wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: There's a white CV with a spotlight sitting up the road from me, been there for a few weeks for sale. For a moment there, I thought you said 2CV. I'd like to

[MBZ] car for donald

2008-11-24 Thread Max Dillon
Here's your car Donald: http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/929585804.html Amazing 1982 white Mercedes 300 SD - $2250 (Moncks Corner) 1982 white Mercedes 300 SD. Diesel engine, automatic transmission, A/C, Sunroof, leather interior, power windows, power locks, power seats, fully loaded! A

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: My former neighbor is a pretty big guy and he bought one of those things to drive to work. Found a nice one on eBay UK. LHD, was registered in France. Probably more than Donald wants to pay by the time you add $900 for postage.

[MBZ] Another for Donald, gasser version 126, '88 vintage $1700

2008-11-24 Thread Max Dillon
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/920757562.html MERCEDES 300SE - $1700 (goosecreek) Nice 1988 300SE mercedes in good condition 4dr good tires rides really nice all regular mantience[sic] done bt[sic] germen[sic] auto 425-4244 German Auto Repair, run by Hans, is where I take my car for

Re: [MBZ] Backhoes [was: Re: plumbing / chemical help needed]

2008-11-24 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:54:57 -0500 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: Yup. But all cleaned up now, as you saw when you were here. It was good getting the driveway in, too! If there's anything that needs to be done under the driveway, I'm not going to be the one

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Me too. BTW, ebay OWNS Craigslist. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 5:58 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: about 80% of the cars I've looked at have been via craigslist, 20% dealers. I'll peek at eBay once in awhile, but it's more just window shopping. Ed 300E 2008/11/23 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Detroit Differentials

2008-11-24 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:52:59 -0500 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: When I had it serviced before my trip to Oregon in August, I requested that that gear lube be changed to synthetic. They put in something from NAPA. Hmm, I wonder if it was the right stuff?

Re: [MBZ] Von Karajan

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Von K was a Nazi party member who had the luck to emerge from WWII with a head start in getting the Berlin Phil job. I find his artstic interpretations uninteresting for the most part, but one has to admire the sound of the orchestra under his leadership. Among the array of German musicians who

Re: [MBZ] Detroit Differentials

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hope you visited the Chiripada windery near Espanola. They make some lovely wines, including one from organically grown apples! On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 9:08 AM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:52:59 -0500 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Craig McCluskey

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Tom Hargrave
Craig Newmark owns craigslist and the company is run by Jim Buckmaster. eBay only owns 25% of the company! http://www.craigslist.org/about/factsheet Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] car for donald

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
1. Fully loaded but does everything wqork? 2. Why no interior photos? 3. Color of the interior? 4. Mileage? On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 8:48 AM, Max Dillon [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Here's your car Donald: http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/929585804.html Amazing 1982 white Mercedes 300 SD

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-24 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: Yea, donald is a funny fellow, I always get a laugh from him. Thanks. I think. 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

[MBZ] Wineries [was: Re: Detroit Differentials]

2008-11-24 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:17:02 -0500 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hope you visited the Chiripada windery near Espanola. They make some lovely wines, including one from organically grown apples! Actually, I didn't know they existed. I guess I'll have to look them up. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-24 Thread Donald Snook
Allan wrote: You got to drive it for a while and made a good profit selling it. That's unusual in itself. I wouldn't fret too much about it. Selling a car and trying to get absolutely top dollar for it is a pain, it takes time, and you basically end up working a sideline job as a used car

Re: [MBZ] W108 suspension - compensator spring kit FYI

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
There's a guy on ebay who regularly sells good used compensators for about $250. On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 9:49 AM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: The ride of the hydropneumatic was always better than the ride with the spring that was used in the 110 cars. 30 years ago, I was always

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
dont tempt me Luther wrote: I have a lead on a '87 300E for $500. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yea, that is funny, turns out I was selling it WAY too cheap, and I really let wacko have it too cheap so to speak. I could have got about 2500 for it now with gas prices way down and diesle still

Re: [MBZ] Von Karajan

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
I really liked his performances in Hogan's Heroes. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: BTW, there were several great German conductors who were never Nazi party members, such as Hans Knappertsbusch and Otto Klemperer. ALS ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] OT Biodiesel generator for under $3K from Northern Tool

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200354269_200354269 This is so very tempting. I wonder whether it works in the cold or if you need to coddle it in a heated space. I also wonder what the yield is of BioD per 10 gallons of used cooking fryer oil. Oh yes, what

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
what are you talking about? andrew strasfogel wrote: Me too. BTW, ebay OWNS Craigslist. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 5:58 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: about 80% of the cars I've looked at have been via craigslist, 20% dealers. I'll peek at eBay once in awhile, but it's more just window

Re: [MBZ] Diesel price

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Au contraire. It's supply and demand. Diesel = heating oil. And in case you haven't noticed, it's beeen d*mned cold lately... On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: 'Zackly my thoughts, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
That linked page is actually a rather innovative emetic! On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 7:50 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hendrik Fay wrote: No thanks Don. Although a 'Hottest Hockey Mum' sticker would be nice or a 'Mums for more guns' sticker. Don't find exactly those:

Re: [MBZ] Diesel price

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Really? It didnt seem too cold to me in July. andrew strasfogel wrote: Au contraire. It's supply and demand. Diesel = heating oil. And in case you haven't noticed, it's beeen d*mned cold lately... On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: 'Zackly my

Re: [MBZ] Diesel price

2008-11-24 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Au contraire. It's supply and demand. Diesel = heating oil. And in case you haven't noticed, it's beeen d*mned cold lately... But this is nothing new. Yet diesel has historically always been cheaper than gasoline, except the past couple of years.

Re: [MBZ] 300SD hard to start

2008-11-24 Thread Hans Neureiter
You assumed correctly. It is a transplant from a 116 I got from Mr. Striplin. On 11/22/08, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hans, Diesel Purge can't hurt I would also try the tried and true Italian Tune-up.. By NEW, I assume you mean new to your SD, but not new-new!

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Donald Snook
Allan wrote: If you want a big land yacht to cruise around in, why not shop for well-maintained older Caddy? Actually, I have been looking at them. I need to find another old lady car. One that has never spent a night outside the garage and was only serviced at the Cadillac dealer and always

Re: [MBZ] Von Karajan

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
LOL! On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 9:30 AM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I really liked his performances in Hogan's Heroes. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: BTW, there were several great German conductors who were never Nazi party members, such as Hans Knappertsbusch and Otto Klemperer.

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
ebay puchased Craigslist some time ago. On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 9:31 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: what are you talking about? andrew strasfogel wrote: Me too. BTW, ebay OWNS Craigslist. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 5:58 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: about 80% of the

Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
Neat little machine. I like it! Thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 4:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed No it's a micro excavator, minis are

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-24 Thread Donald Snook
EdB wrote: Out of curiosity, why are you selling the Volvo for a Crown Victoria anyway? You already have/had the Volvo and it's a good car with a clear and documented history. Is it just the size that matters? The need for a larger car, or what? Yes. I thought I could get used to the size. I

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-24 Thread Donald Snook
Ed B. wrote: Also, just another sideline digression here, but have you thought about a Police Interceptor vs. a Crown Victoria? There is a dealership here in Indiana that specializes in ex-government vehicles. Couple years ago I bought a 9C1 Caprice off of them. Most of the Indiana departments

Re: [MBZ] Diesel price

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Here it's $1.40 more than low test, sometimes $2.00 ($1.99 v. $3.99)! On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 2:20 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: #2 is $1.10 more per gal here than plus/extra gasoline Wilton Goldsboro, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-24 Thread Donald Snook
Rich wrote: There's a white CV with a spotlight sitting up the road from me, been there for a few weeks for sale Where do you live? Does it have full wheel covers or just the dog dish ? Is it a turd? Does it have a bunch of holes from light bars and push bumpers? I don't really want a white

Re: [MBZ] MBZ] Another for Donald, gasser version 126, '88 vintage

2008-11-24 Thread Donald Snook
Max wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/920757562.html Nice 1988 300SE mercedes in good condition 4dr good tires rides really nice all regular mantience[sic] done bt[sic] germen[sic] auto 425-4244 That does look nice. In fact, it looks just like my old 90 300SEl. I might call this

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
I had one of those I put to the list a year or two ago, 98 Deville, no bites. Dad's car, always dealer serviced, always in garage, new tires/batt, nearly new condition (a few paint dings), had 40k or 50k miles on it, now has not quite 60k, still looks nearly new, runs very well (very

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: ebay puchased Craigslist some time ago. They own a good chunk of Craigslist stock, but do not own it outright nor even have a majority position. They do own a Craigslist clone that they created, Kijiji. WTF kind of a name is that anyway? Some people

Re: [MBZ] Shocking!

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
remind me which car this is? On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 3:11 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Got the new rear shocks in. Took just a little over an hour plus a little for finding tools and whatnot. Easy job, the only problem I had was getting the old shock out and the new one in. Had

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
Near Charleston SC. I haven't looked at it that closely, I just see it there every time I drive by, and took note of it after this discussion. Next time I go buy I'll look more closely, it might just be a turd. It definitely says cop though, I should buy it and put a radar emitter on it and

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Tom Hargrave
eBay invested enough $$$ to be a 25% owner a while ago. That's hardly a purchase, its an investment. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008

Re: [MBZ] Von Karajan

2008-11-24 Thread Jeff Zedic
That was his son Wernerclose, though. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Ed Booher
How about a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE L 6.3? $2,850 ( I think, have to double check ) EdB On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 9:42 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Allan wrote: If you want a big land yacht to cruise around in, why not shop for well-maintained older Caddy? Actually, I have

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-24 Thread Peter Merle
Sorry not turbo - there are propably only 1 or 2 in this country Peter 2008/11/24 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Peter, If it's a 1981 - 1985 turbo W123 how about removing the temp. and blower motor regulators and shipping them to me for a pittance (unless you KNOW they don't work).

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
So with their 25% share how does ebay make money on its CL investment? On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:20 AM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: eBay invested enough $$$ to be a 25% owner a while ago. That's hardly a purchase, its an investment. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
My correct qualifier question should have been whether it had Type III ACC (horizontal push buttons). Still a long shot On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:52 AM, Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry not turbo - there are propably only 1 or 2 in this country Peter 2008/11/24 andrew

[MBZ] Somebody needs this

2008-11-24 Thread Donald Snook
http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/931996945.html not mine, no affiliation 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

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread E M
Somebody grab that one! :-) Ed 300E 2008/11/24 Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] How about a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE L 6.3? $2,850 ( I think, have to double check ) EdB On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 9:42 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Allan wrote: If you want a big land yacht to

Re: [MBZ] Von Karajan

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
{I knew that} --R Jeff Zedic wrote: That was his son Wernerclose, though. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: So with their 25% share how does ebay make money on its CL investment? By having insider influence over a potential competitor. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Please tell us more about the 6.3. On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How about a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE L 6.3? $2,850 ( I think, have to double check ) EdB On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 9:42 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Allan wrote: If you

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread LarryT
speaking of craigslist --- how do they make money? It seems to be driving the bi-weekly Trading Posts and the daily papers out of business - I bought a local Trading Post and it is 1/3 or 1/2 of its former size - Such is progress - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Allan Streib
LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: speaking of craigslist --- how do they make money? I have no idea. I've never had to pay for anything I've posted or sold on CL. That includes a car that sold for over $8,000. Maybe they charge commercial entities, but not individuals? Allan -- 1983 300D

[MBZ] Yet another bail-out

2008-11-24 Thread Allan Streib
Citigroup now... http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081124/citigroup.html I read an opinion that within the next few years the entire financial sector will be nationalized. I'm not so sure I doubt it. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: My correct qualifier question should have been whether it had Type III ACC (horizontal push buttons). Still a long shot Also a long shot that shipping from South Africa would be a pittance. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Diesel price

2008-11-24 Thread John Robbins
andrew strasfogel wrote: Au contraire. It's supply and demand. Diesel = heating oil. And in case you haven't noticed, it's beeen d*mned cold lately... Don't forget that Europe can buy use our ULSD... The market for US diesel production went up just a touch because of that. Diesel's been

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Ed Booher
Red, Saddle interior. I could see a little bit of rust bubbling, so might be bad, might just be starting. Haven't heard it run, or been able to get into it. Was going to stop and look at it on the way home from work ... Roten Sau. EdB On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:00 AM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-24 Thread Redghost
That bid sounds about right for your area Jim. Did the huge remuddle on my house in '99 and that came in at 130k. You will be getting much more room. As for the Marionberry/blackberry What sort of soil is it planted in? I am thinking it wants something peaty and moister. Being a

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-24 Thread Redghost
That being said, and good advice too. Have EVERYTHING ready to go in and know EXACTLY where it all goes. Spec every last detail and shop it about so you get best prices. There is nothing as frustrating and homicide inducing as having to unbuild what you just put in because you came late

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-24 Thread Redghost
What they say and what it ends up is a tad bit different. Most of the contractors I had bid came in low and specified low end products and finish. I picked the TM anal retentive fellow who would do great work and contracted it myself. No mark up on product and I had to make the builder

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Redghost
Ebay INVESTED in CL, does not own. As it is,epay is going down hill fast and will be posting a loss in the next two quarters. No idea if they will come back strong. clay On Nov 24, 2008, at 6:07 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Me too. BTW, ebay OWNS Craigslist. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Redghost
They charge the hookers to advertise. you need a CC now to be able to list erotic services. Also charging for employment ads IIRC clay On Nov 24, 2008, at 8:44 AM, Allan Streib wrote: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: speaking of craigslist --- how do they make money? I have no idea.

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Redghost wrote: They charge the hookers to advertise. you need a CC now to be able to list erotic services. After they destroy all competition with the possible exception of cars.com (can you say anticompetitive behavior?), then they'll start charging for the car ads. Within five years it

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Allan Streib
Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: After they destroy all competition with the possible exception of cars.com (can you say anticompetitive behavior?), then they'll start charging for the car ads. Within five years it will be as bad as eBay fees are now. Someone else will just start up a

[MBZ] Windshield replacement W140

2008-11-24 Thread Walt Lasher
/ms-tnef Size: 1596 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081124/cd706b86/attachment.bin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Ed Booher
On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:50 AM, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Red, Saddle interior. I could see a little bit of rust bubbling, so might be bad, might just be starting. Haven't heard it run, or been able to get into it. Was going to stop and look at it on the way home from work ... Ok,

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
They don't weigh much, and slow ocean freight might not be all that dear. On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:48 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: My correct qualifier question should have been whether it had Type III ACC (horizontal push buttons). Still a long

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Thanks Ed. That was everything I needed to know. ___ 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 go to:

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread E M
Why you didn't bring the poor thing home and give it a new home? ;-) Ed 300E Anything else any one wants to know? EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

Re: [MBZ] OT LPs

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/11/resurrect_your_records.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890 --R ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Donald Snook
Rich wrote: I had one of those I put to the list a year or two ago, 98 Deville, no bites. Dad's car, always dealer serviced, always in garage, new tires/batt, nearly new condition (a few paint dings), had 40k or 50k miles on it, now has not quite 60k, still looks nearly new, runs very well

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Tom Hargrave
Just like any other investment. They bought shares in the company expect a return. The return may be in the form of profit share or in stock growth price or both. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [MBZ] OT Biodiesel *processor* for under $3K from Northern Tool

2008-11-24 Thread ernest breakfield
first, it's a processor, not a generator as you had it titled,... either way, that's nutsy pricing,... i'll sell you an Appleseed processor for 10% of what they're getting for that, and i'd still be making a profit. for the sake of this discussion, let's ignore my skepticism that they can

Re: [MBZ] Yet another bail-out

2008-11-24 Thread Gary Hurst
no, they will just give the robbers more money for business as usual. On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:45 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Citigroup now... http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081124/citigroup.html I read an opinion that within the next few years the entire financial sector will be

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-24 Thread Peter Merle
Its a 1982 model with a large compressor at the lower left of the engine ( not york ) - not sure if that helps Peter 2008/11/24 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] They don't weigh much, and slow ocean freight might not be all that dear. On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:48 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Windshield replacement W140

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
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Re: [MBZ] OT LPs

2008-11-24 Thread Anthony Galioto
If you play an analog on a digital system does it play true, or must it be played on an analog tube system to sound really good? Anthony On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 1:54 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Windshield replacement W140

2008-11-24 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] OT LPs

2008-11-24 Thread Jeff Zedic
If you had a total digital system, yes the analogue would like rubbish. Solid state will make it sound ok but tubes would be best. Digital has much much less audio info than analogue but it's good enough for the vast majority of people. Zedic ___

[MBZ] Ok, let's try this again. Windshield replacement W140..1992

2008-11-24 Thread Walt Lasher
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Re: [MBZ] Shocking!

2008-11-24 Thread R A Bennell
Isn't this likely Hammie? A 123 240D with a recently replaced hood etc. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 9:00 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hmmm, got any details on this? Im interested. Ed Booher wrote: How about a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE L 6.3? $2,850 ( I think, have to double check ) EdB On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 9:42 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Allan wrote: If you want a big land yacht to cruise around in,

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I wish somebody would clone ebay and put them out of business Allan Streib wrote: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: ebay puchased Craigslist some time ago. They own a good chunk of Craigslist stock, but do not own it outright nor even have a majority position. They do own a

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I guess the same reason anybody else makes money on stock they own. andrew strasfogel wrote: So with their 25% share how does ebay make money on its CL investment? -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
They charge for job posting ads in 10 cities, and also apartment listings or some such in NY Allan Streib wrote: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: speaking of craigslist --- how do they make money? I have no idea. I've never had to pay for anything I've posted or sold on CL. That includes

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread E M
Yeah, forget that turbo diesel engine swap you were thinking about, here's the engine you want to shoehorn in! lol Ed 300E 2008/11/24 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] hmmm, got any details on this? Im interested. Ed Booher wrote: How about a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE L 6.3? $2,850 ( I

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
they will never destroy autotrader.com Mitch Haley wrote: Redghost wrote: They charge the hookers to advertise. you need a CC now to be able to list erotic services. After they destroy all competition with the possible exception of cars.com (can you say anticompetitive behavior?), then

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
GEEE, I wonder why. When are they going to figure out why all the old time sellers are bailing on them? Redghost wrote: Ebay INVESTED in CL, does not own. As it is,epay is going down hill fast and will be posting a loss in the next two quarters. No idea if they will come back strong.

Re: [MBZ] OT Biodiesel *processor* for under $3K from Northern Tool

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Ernie, you really know how to deflate a baloon. Thanks for your insights, though. I feel nearly $3k richer. ;) I On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 2:19 PM, ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: first, it's a processor, not a generator as you had it titled,... either way, that's nutsy

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
geez, a few years ago that car even the way it is would have sold for what, at least 5k easy I would think. Ed Booher wrote: On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:50 AM, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Red, Saddle interior. I could see a little bit of rust bubbling, so might be bad, might just be

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
I've never seen a Republican pimp before. I wonder - how would such a person would differ from a non-party affiliated pimp? On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 1:56 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rich wrote: I had one of those I put to the list a year or two ago, 98 Deville, no bites. Dad's

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its worth about 1500 Donald Snook wrote: Rich wrote: I had one of those I put to the list a year or two ago, 98 Deville, no bites. Dad's car, always dealer serviced, always in garage, new tires/batt, nearly new condition (a few paint dings), had 40k or 50k miles on it, now has not quite 60k,

[MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yea, I know, this is an MB list, but there's lot's of other expertise amongst you guys, too. Any of you guys installed or repaired a swiveling kitchen sink faucet recently. Swiveling spout at our kitchen sink leaks around its base, at the swivel seal(s), that is. The spout rises vertically 8 to

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2008-11-24 Thread Smith, Todd
Hello Jim, Ethanol became the cause de jour during the '70s in the First Oil Crisis because it was something that could be fermented in large quantity. It is not the best alcohol to work from since it absorbs water extremely well and it causes problems with the normal petroleum distribution

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
He has a real job. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: I've never seen a Republican pimp before. I wonder - how would such a person would differ from a non-party affiliated pimp? On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 1:56 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rich wrote: I had one of those I put to the

Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
Probably it screws off, but it is probably goobered up from 20 yr of crap, so it might be time for a new unit and save the aggravation of the next aspect going bad. --R Wilton Strickland wrote: Yea, I know, this is an MB list, but there's lot's of other expertise amongst you guys, too. Any

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