It seems than at Tue, 9 Dec 2008 20:31:48 -0700, Craig wrote:
On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 16:14:06 -0800 (PST) LWB250
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Even CAT5 has limited length on its runs. I'm not sure
what it is,
offhand.
300' or 310', IIRC.
100 meters, 328 feet.
That's the length limit
Those tires have been a concept for at least 3 or 4 years that I
remember seeing pictures of them.
Luther
Tom Hargrave wrote:
HYPERLINK
http://www.shadetreemechanic.com/michelin_new_tire_design.htmhttp://www.sh
adetreemechanic.com/michelin_new_tire_design.htm
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
Yes-skill and commonsense are not replaced by a 4WD. After years of
4WD-Jimmy, Subaru's, Land Rover I thought I would miss it when I switched to
the 240D automatic-RWD of course. With 4 studded snows, I was surprised at
what I could do in deep snow, rutted muddy dirt roads, etc. Here in RI-ice
Well a bittersweet ending-some revenge for the 240D
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles.
1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD).
1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles.
Wickford, RI
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need a set of those and a vanity plate that reads, MOONBUGGY1
Ed
300E
2008/12/10 Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]
HYPERLINK
http://www.shadetreemechanic.com/michelin_new_tire_design.htm;
http://www.sh
adetreemechanic.com/michelin_new_tire_design.htm
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
HYPERLINK
I think John Peterson had triple treds on his 124 300D-he didn't need winter
tires and he lives back in the woods with very steep hills and curves. I
had Eagle GT's on my 124 300D when I got it. I now have some very aggressive
General winter tires on it. (Don't know the model as the car is in
Thanks, Dan. I'll be under that by a fair amount.
BillR
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300' or 310', IIRC.
Dan
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Tom Hargrave wrote:
http://www.shadetreemechanic.com/michelin_new_tire_design.htm
Been around for a while, youtube has a 2 1/2 year old video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECUhBoDnrKI
Here are a couple of videos from people who think the spokes in the tire should
operate under tension,
Just told Goodyear to go ahead and put them on this morning. Will let you
know how they handle for me.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 7:31 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:
I think John Peterson had triple treds on his 124 300D-he didn't need
winter
tires and he lives back in the
On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 06:10:12 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Our generator, which I built from scratch, is powered by a '79
Chevette engine with a propane carburetor.
How's that thing suck? Our Hercules uses about 3gal/hr, which
would be something like 20MPG if it weren't
I wonder how well that plastic holds up when you hit potholes at 20 below?
I think you could have SWS (Shattered wheel syndrome)
but honestly, why bother with the alloy wheel? Just make the whole
thing out of plastic.
At 06:14 AM 12/10/2008, you wrote:
need a set of those and a vanity plate
Loren Faeth wrote:
I wonder how well that plastic holds up when you hit potholes at 20 below?
I think you could have SWS (Shattered wheel syndrome)
but honestly, why bother with the alloy wheel? Just make the whole
thing out of plastic.
Didn't somebody market a plastic rim in the 1980's?
The
So I look underneath the 300D as I'm backing out of the drive today and I
see a large puddle of coolant. When I get back I pop the hood and crawl
underneath and I can't tell where it'd coming from. The sun it too bright
and it too low in the sky yet. The leak evidently is somewhere under/behind
Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there, could
have been worse. Will get a severance package after that, but the
buying freeze is now back on. As much as I would love to, I guess Im
not going to go after that 140 with the broken valve cover etc like I
planned.
--
Wasser Pumpe or hoses in the area. It is a hillary with the york
compressor. I think you have to take the compressor loose and then
remove the bracket to get to all the hoses. the pump itself you
should be able to change from the front. Get a flashlight and a
mirror and look up under the
Maybe you can negotiate a lifetime of free car ads as part of the severance
package.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:
Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there, could have
been worse. Will get a severance package after that, but
Hope you get a job soon , its happening down here in South Africa a lot as
well
Regards
Peter
2008/12/10 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there, could have
been worse. Will get a severance package after that, but the buying freeze
Dang it, I had to add that to my ebay watch list. Bet it will end
under $500. I've got a Suburban now, just need a car trailer and a
couple days off work...
On 12/9/08, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Loren,
I am curious-does this explain the vacuum in the radiator or is that normal
on these?
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles.
1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD).
1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles.
Wickford, RI
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that looks like a really good deal, somebody should jump in it.
Curt Raymond wrote:
http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/951375960.html
Could be an okay deal.
-Curt
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I have the altimax on my 190D, but I have not had any snow time with
them yet.
Mitch Haley wrote:
Wonko the Sane wrote:
After going back and forth with myself over whether to buy four winter
tires
or four good all-season tires, I have just about talked myself into
getting
four Goodyear
Well, as many layoffs as going on, I bet it will be hard to find another
job anywhere near what I am making now, I will probably end up working
at some shithole convieniece store, or sitting in call center or
something. On the bright side, I know I have 30 days left to start
looking, after
I have never got much out of ads I have run there. Word of advice, I
wouldnt spend any money running ads in the autotrader. BTW, we are
completely pulling out of your (des moines) market. Think we might
already be out if not its coming soon. What really pisses me off about
the whole deal
what kind of burb did you get?
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Dang it, I had to add that to my ebay watch list. Bet it will end
under $500. I've got a Suburban now, just need a car trailer and a
couple days off work...
On 12/9/08, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Dwight wrote: Yes-skill and commonsense are not replaced by a 4WD. After
years of 4WD-Jimmy, Subaru's, Land Rover I thought I would miss it when I
switched to the 240D automatic-RWD of course. With 4 studded snows, I was
surprised at what I could do in deep snow, rutted muddy dirt roads,
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there, could
have been worse. Will get a severance package after that, but the
buying freeze is now back on. As much as I would love to, I guess Im
not going to go after that 140 with the broken valve cover etc
Speaking of driving in snow, Wichita got its first snow of the year (as did
many areas in the middle of the country). We only got about an inch, but some
of it did form a pretty slick layer of ice underneath once it sort of crusted
over. I am driving the FWD Cadillac. It performed
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I have the altimax on my 190D, but I have not had any snow time with
I wanted your Altimax (RT) at first, then I read the reviews and a few people
suggested that they got hard and slippery in really cold weather, and a couple
of buyers complained about the snow
Kaleb wrote: Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there,
could have been worse. Will get a severance package after that, but the buying
freeze is now back on. As much as I would love to, I guess Im not going to go
after that 140 with the broken valve cover etc like I
Drove the 300E home with the new tires, just long enough to unload the old
Michelins into the garage (Gene is going to put them on his hot rod project
car). Found a patch of ice and locked the brakes at about 20 mph. Car
stopped. Anti-locks came on and I slid a very little bit but it definitely
I'd have a perfect answer for that if this was on Banned.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 11:27 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
We've never met in person so I am assuming You're not a black woman who was
sexually harassed and prevented from exercising your religion.
Yes, when I lived in serious snow places-e.g. Finger Lakes in NY, and NE PA
I mostly had FWD with snows or AWD with all seasons. I have not had the
300D 2.5t in deep snow or an any large hills-it's flat here along the coast,
so I might be less happy with it. I do commute to Boston-70 miles
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Not sure what to do about my 401k yet, dont know if I should roll it over
into something or just cash it out as well.
You need to be unemployed for quite a while before you can cash out and avoid
the 10% penalty. I'd just set up a direct rollover and not have to
How about a perversion for old Benzes-is that a protected class?
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
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Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:28 PM
To:
Kaleb,
Sorry to hear about that and remember that your friends and family are
standing by to help in any way that we can.
Todd Smith
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Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:46
To: mercedes
Lt Don wrote: I'd have a perfect answer for that if this was on Banned.
Well if its funny, just email it to me.
Donald H. Snook
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Yeah thats what I thought. Wish I had the space Although I also found a
scout:
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/947653037.html
Which, if I didn't have my 240D would already be in my yard.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:09:32 -0600
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re:
Roll the 401k into an IRA. If you cash it you'll lose half or more. Its not
that much but its something. IIRC you can take loans against the IRA later if
needed.
I cashed out a small 401k once and wish I hadn't.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:18:11 -0600
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL
Donald Snook wrote:
Anyone (other than me) have any recent experience with GM cars? Yes,
I know Hursty - you are on your own personal crusade against GM for
the bad design of the timing chain on your Saturn. Anyone else?
My Mom has a 2000 Yukon, and it has been a great truck. About the only
my crusade is not on account of the bad timing chain, but the systematic
unwillingness to accept responsibility for it. everyone makes mistakes but
to deliberately try to hide it with lies is something different.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 9:53 AM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Donald
I climb 600' between work and home which mostly hits in 2 hills and the 190D
does reasonably well. The 240D is better but they're both better than my Dakota
was... Most of that is the tires though.
We had lots (okay not compared to the UP but compared to most of the country)
of snow last
You reckon it's better to just have it done and over with that it would be
to be sweating the impending wack daily?
Hopefully you'll find something good and soon.
It's not like we're circling buzzards, but if you get into the liquidation
mode, we'll be there to help you, pal.
If you get to the
Max Dillon wrote:
the girl behind the counter offered that they would try to adjust the
box first. I'm not in favor of that, I know that on the 123 boxes
there is risk of binding and increased wear, is that true for the 124
boxes as well?
The increased wear and binding is only if you over
yea, thats true. Crap, I dont know. I hate to let lose of any money
right now, but on the other hand, I did make a deal with the guy and he
pulled it off CL for me, hate to screw him.
Mitch Haley wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there,
'00 1500 4x4 with the 5.3, just enough towing capacity for a car
hauler but shouldn't be too bad on gas.
On 12/10/08, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
what kind of burb did you get?
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Dang it, I had to add that to my ebay watch list. Bet it will end
under
maybe I should have a sex/race operation. I have decided though the
time I have left Im going to combine all my work into 1 or 2 days a week
and take the rest of the week off. Screw 'em. I guess today the sales
manager is having to go around to all the dealers we have signed up for
this new
you know, I actually think I do have the HP's, I will have to actually
look at the tire but I was looking the other day and I swear it was HP
Mitch Haley wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I have the altimax on my 190D, but I have not had any snow time with
I wanted your Altimax (RT) at first,
Is there something I can roll it over to, and not have to pay a penalty
and can them withdraw it from soon, like a short term CD or something?
Mitch Haley wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Not sure what to do about my 401k yet, dont know if I should roll it
over
into something or just
Donald Snook wrote:
Speaking of driving in snow, Wichita got its first snow of the year
(as did many areas in the middle of the country). We only got about
an inch, but some of it did form a pretty slick layer of ice
underneath once it sort of crusted over. I am driving the FWD
Cadillac. It
Best of luck in the job hunt. I think in August we're going to have a
sharp rise in grad student enrollment when nobody can get jobs...
John
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Its in the 60s and raining here. 2 mornings ago it was 4F...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:23:20 -0600
From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Winter driving
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
Not sure what to do about my 401k yet, dont know if I should roll it over
into something or just cash it out as well.
Roll it over, make that the last thing you tap only if you have to. Not
only is the market down you'll take a big tax penalty if you
Klattavolk.
300 meters, by the book, unless a router/switch etc is used.
Fred Moir
Dec 9, 2008 02:47:04 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
These are 12db, but are less effective than the short stock ones. I
think I am going to give up and
Here is a work-at-home idea for you.
http://kvie.vo.llnwd.net/o1/ca_heartland/908_1_path_to_freedom.asx
On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:
Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30 days left there, could have
been worse. Will get a severance
Sorry to hear this but I was afraid that it was going to happen. Often a
company takes too long to make drastic changes when the do everything
snowballs.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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Kaleb,
Sorry to hear about your situation. This whole economic thing has gotten me in
such a funk I've had a hard time climbing out of (I suspect a bit of
homesickness for my friends in Florida and the gray winter weather up here
hasn't helped, either.)
Don't touch your 401k, as you'll lose
I thought about going to school for something, maybe somethign computer
related. I dont know if it would do any good though if nobody is hiring.
John Robbins wrote:
Best of luck in the job hunt. I think in August we're going to have a
sharp rise in grad student enrollment when nobody can get
I have not changed my allocations since things have gone down, figured I
would have time to make up my loses. Im thinking now I should move it
all into a fund that is no losing so I dont lose anymore money between
now and whenever
Allan Streib wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
seems our company has been making all the wrong decisions as of late.
We me for instance, I produce revenue, and if they would work it right,
could produce alot more revenue. Its just stupid.
Tom Hargrave wrote:
Sorry to hear this but I was afraid that it was going to happen. Often a
yea, a couple k from the 401k wont make a difference really, so I will
probably just roll it over into something. Things happen for a reason
and Im sure it will get better.
LWB250 wrote:
Kaleb,
Sorry to hear about your situation. This whole economic thing has gotten me in
such a funk I've
http://www.unionpacific.jobs/careers/working/index.shtml
On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 1:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:
I thought about going to school for something, maybe somethign computer
related. I dont know if it would do any good though if nobody is hiring.
After having bought a diesel compression gauge - not the motometer one
unfortunately- I find I always got low compression values - around 16 bar.
The instrument has a long ( 430 mm ) 1/4 ID pipe going to the non-return
value which is at the base of the gauge. Well I did some calculations and
the
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
I have not changed my allocations since things have gone down, figured I
would have time to make up my loses. Im thinking now I should move it
all into a fund that is no losing so I dont lose anymore money between
now and whenever
I personally
Losing the job is not at all a good thing, though your assessment is
probably correct and it could well be better to get out now rather than
later.
I think you should probably hook up with Donald on that idea of being
prevented from practicing your religion. After all, they are depriving you
of
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I have not changed my allocations since things have gone down, figured I
would have time to make up my loses. Im thinking now I should move it
all into a fund that is no losing so I dont lose anymore money between
now and whenever
If whenever is 20+ years from now
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I thought about going to school for something, maybe somethign computer
related. I dont know if it would do any good though if nobody is hiring.
Depends on how long you're in school...
John
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Apprentice Diesel Mechanic...that sounds really cool - and a neat training
program too. Unfortunately, no openings around KC or Claremore/Tulsa.
CM
'85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'82 VW Vanagon Diesel 229K mi/'75
240D/'80 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87
Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
http://www.unionpacific.jobs/careers/working/index.shtml
Cool -- certainly the idea of working for a railroad is very romantic
I would think, for a lot of people. Drawback I would think would be the
potential for being away from home a lot, at least if
Kaleb,
Sorry to hear about your job. I quit mine (of 10 years) four months ago. I was
going to get fired, so I pre-empted it by quitting (was a non-profit, so I
would not have been able to collect unemployment anyway). I did one crappy job
for a while (courier), then did a bunch of odd jobs
In some situations, it isn't necessarily a drawback.
Lots of UP folks in this area. Don't know any that hate their jobs and they
make a whole lot more money than I do. Good job security, too. The railroads
are not going away any time soon.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 1:51 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL
Thanks for the info Fred. I'm going to try a couple of those homemade WiFi
antennas, but I am not anywhere near 300 meters from the other end of the
MIL apartment.
Thanks - BillR
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Sent:
Bill R. wrote: I think you should probably hook up with Donald on that idea of
being prevented from practicing your religion. After all, they are depriving
you of income, and it takes a lot of money to support your devotion to the
buying of ancient, decrepit and otherwise 'given up on' MB's,
Wonko the Sane wrote:
Lots of UP folks in this area. Don't know any that hate their jobs and they
make a whole lot more money than I do. Good job security, too. The railroads
are not going away any time soon.
They're one of the few industries that is doing pretty good!
John
When Kalebs drive trains ...
http://images.morris.com/images/cjonline/mdControlled/cms/2007/05/07/168159003.jpg
On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 2:02 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Wonko the Sane wrote:
Lots of UP folks in this area. Don't know any that hate their jobs and
they
make a
Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
When Kalebs drive trains ...
http://images.morris.com/images/cjonline/mdControlled/cms/2007/05/07/168159003.jpg
Clearly he was busy searching eBay for MBZ listings instead of watching
the road
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On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 11:45 AM, Christopher McCann
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic...that sounds really cool - and a neat training
program too. Unfortunately, no openings around KC or Claremore/Tulsa.
There are always good-paying jobs for diesel mechanics, especially if
yea, thats true
Allan Streib wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
I have not changed my allocations since things have gone down, figured I
would have time to make up my loses. Im thinking now I should move it
all into a fund that is no losing so I dont lose anymore money between
hahahahahahahahahahaha
Bill R wrote:
Losing the job is not at all a good thing, though your assessment is
probably correct and it could well be better to get out now rather than
later.
I think you should probably hook up with Donald on that idea of being
prevented from practicing your
So did you take the new job and you are working from home at it, or are
you just working from home for yourself?
Christopher McCann wrote:
Kaleb,
Sorry to hear about your job. I quit mine (of 10 years) four months ago. I was going to get fired, so I pre-empted it by quitting (was a
Do a search on your local Craig's for classic the results can make you laugh.
Heres some of the better cars I found.
http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/952093069.html - Cheap SL
http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/952273423.html - Cheap old Bimmer
I looked and they didnt have any train crew openings, that looked
interesting.
John Robbins wrote:
Wonko the Sane wrote:
Lots of UP folks in this area. Don't know any that hate their jobs and
they
make a whole lot more money than I do. Good job security, too. The
railroads
are not going
Curt Raymond wrote:
Roll the 401k into an IRA. If you cash it you'll lose half or more. Its not
that much but its something. IIRC you can take loans against the IRA later if
needed.
I cashed out a small 401k once and wish I hadn't.
You can take loans from a 401k, but they must be repaid upon
'Mighty sorry 'bout that, Kaleb.
Wilton
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From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:46 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30
I doubt if they would post train crew openings on the web site. You apply to
the company, get accepted and then go to a school (not too long, if I
remember). This isn't the sort of job that the average individual has
experience doing, anyway. There is always turnover (retirements, etc.) so
they
I used to find some patches of ice in Lincoln, NE, and the MI UP
occasionally, but never tried to find one deliberately. ;))
Wilton
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From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:30
Buy more parts, he says.
Wilton
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From: Smith, Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Kaleb,
Sorry to hear about that and remember that
Think of it as a maintenance test flight.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 2:51 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:
I used to find some patches of ice in Lincoln, NE, and the MI UP
occasionally, but never tried to find one deliberately. ;))
Wilton
Apprentice diesel mechanic makes $17.54/hour (starting) then three years of
apprenticeship under a journeyman, then you graduate to Diesel Mechanic. Not
sure what the pay is then.
Chris
'85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'82 VW Vanagon Diesel 229K mi/'75
240D/'80 300SD/'83 240D/'84
I've noticed that here in KC. Might be because we are at the intersection of
i-70 and i-35, but lots of UPS yellow freight trucks here too. Diesel
Mechanics are always in demand here...even in the current economic melt/down
turn.
Chris
'85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'82 VW
Took the new job and am working it from home, which is better than having to go
somewhere. Although it is easier to get distracted when you are at home.
Chris
--- On Wed, 12/10/08, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying
Kaleb, since the dealers are gonna be pissed at losing the ad deals you sold
'em for your boss, is there a way you could take 'em over and do 'em in an
ad business for yourself? You already know HOW to do it, don't you? Can
you turn this into a business opportunity for yourself somehow?
Wilton
I bet the 280 cruise control doesn't work!
Seriously, those are nice cars! Same as Randy's incomparable W115 mittlerot
300D, but quieter...
On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 3:32 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Do a search on your local Craig's for classic the results can make you
laugh.
I dId, exactly.
Wilton
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From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] probably buying new tires tomorrow
Think of it as a maintenance test flight.
On Wed,
Wow.
I believe that all the threaded adapters in my Harbor Freight gauge set have
check valves in them. Putting the valve in the gauge head with a hose upstream
from it is insane, unless it is intended for tractors with 8 diameter pistons.
Mitch.
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Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Is there something I can roll it over to, and not have to pay a penalty
and can them withdraw it from soon, like a short term CD or something?
You could roll it into an IRA at the local bank or credit union, buy a 3 month
CD, and after twelve weeks of unemployment you
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
Loren,
I am curious-does this explain the vacuum in the radiator or is that normal
on these?
If the water runs out, air has to get in or there will be suction. Maybe the
vent in the radiator cap is clogged?
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I have thought about that possibility. Im probably going to be laying
low until friday when I will be back at some of my big dealers. They
are going to be in a tight, so who knows, maybe they will offer me a job
of some sort.
Wilton Strickland wrote:
Kaleb, since the dealers are gonna be
Hi,
If memory serves ... Marshall Booth cautioned against any
steering box over 1/4 turn. And remember, adjustments are opposite
US Steering boxes. On an MB, to tighten, loosen lock nut and turn
COUNTERCLOCKWISE!.
Take care,
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
On Dec 10, 2008, at 11:04 AM, John
Just don't sign any contracts with a Saturn dealer.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 3:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:
I have thought about that possibility. Im probably going to be laying low
until friday when I will be back at some of my big dealers. They are going
to be in a
Wonko the Sane wrote:
I doubt if they would post train crew openings on the web site. You apply to
the company, get accepted and then go to a school (not too long, if I
remember). This isn't the sort of job that the average individual has
experience doing, anyway. There is always turnover
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