Re: [MBZ] OT Windows Registry Cleaner

2009-01-03 Thread barry Stark
Douglas - I had just the opposite effect. I used it on both my XP pro desktop and XP home laptop. The desktop was starting to get real sluggish. I had an immediate increase of speed on both but rather dramatic increase on the desktop. Barry Kaleb, I installed and ran the ccleaner though it

Re: [MBZ] Learning my New Years limits

2009-01-03 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Learning my New Years limitsall

2009-01-03 Thread Peter T . Arnold
Experiance here. Safety valves rarely fail, have 2 go is very strange. If your expansion tak is water bound, the small spikes in the water pressure will cause your vale to unseat. Change it, they're cheap $ easy. Pete -- Pete Arnold -Mistakes: It could be that the purpose of my life is to

[MBZ] OT, IT

2009-01-03 Thread Tim C.
From The Register: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/01/02/it_trends_2009_fforecast/ which is somewhat more pessimistic than: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12/20/it_staff_hiring_poll/ My advice, if you like IT, then pick either desktop/server support (which, contrary to the first author, I

Re: [MBZ] a tough job

2009-01-03 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices

2009-01-03 Thread Peter T . Arnold
On Fri, 2 Jan 2009 21:25:42 -0500, you wrote: Regular jumped .10 cents a litre over the past week here. I topped up my old porsche last week and tucked it away for the winter. Not too wise with present fuel, it seems to have about a 30 day shelf life. My experiance. -- I'm almost

Re: [MBZ] 123 Brake Booster -- anybody have one?

2009-01-03 Thread Curt Raymond
(again) lying around or on a parts car? --R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090103/ac0d8e9c/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] a tough job

2009-01-03 Thread Peter Frederick
any kind of used trailer in service without going over it thoroughly. Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ attachments/20090103/929d9ec8/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] 123 Brake Booster -- anybody have one?

2009-01-03 Thread Peter Frederick
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Re: [MBZ] OT Windows Registry Cleaner

2009-01-03 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices

2009-01-03 Thread E M
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[MBZ] He’s in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Rich Thomas
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/04/automobiles/collectibles/04EGO.html?_r=18dpc IF Detroit sold a car that could withstand 30 years of hard driving and cost less than $7,000, its main industry would be in a better place than it is today. But while a new-model car with such credentials does

Re: [MBZ] He’s in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Rich Thomas
And be sure to watch and listen to the slide show! http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/01/04/automobiles/collectibles/20090104-ego/index.html --R Rich Thomas wrote: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/04/automobiles/collectibles/04EGO.html?_r=18dpc IF Detroit sold a car that could withstand

Re: [MBZ] He’s in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
170,000 miles is no big deal for any properly maintained car made from the mid-80s on. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Saturday, January 03,

Re: [MBZ] He's in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
Nicehe thinks like we do. Bob R. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 8:16 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] He's in It for the Long Run And be sure to

Re: [MBZ] He's in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
But the average people who will read that article don't believe that. Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 8:18 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

2009-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
This time, they say, it's because of Israel and Hamas going at it. Don't try to figure it out. It will hurt your brain. Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 6:04

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows Registry Cleaner

2009-01-03 Thread OK Don
Or at least defrag the disk. On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 8:18 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: As far as I'm concerned those registry cleaners are at best a waste of time and at worst absolutely fraudulent. Buy a copy of Norton Ghost. Reinstall Windows, get it all working properly,

Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

2009-01-03 Thread OK Don
Yup - I see little to make me think that supply and demand are responsible for fuel pirces. On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 9:24 AM, Robert Rentfro rrent...@cox.net wrote: This time, they say, it's because of Israel and Hamas going at it. Don't try to figure it out. It will hurt your brain. Bob R --

Re: [MBZ] Learning my New Years limitsall

2009-01-03 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] what to do, what to do ?

2009-01-03 Thread Luther
What year is it? What would you be interested in selling it for? I'm in the market for a 300E and I'm prepared to do work on a car I purchase. Luther -Original Message- From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 3:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] a tough job

2009-01-03 Thread Jim Cathey
Most places around where I grew up had some old flatbed trucks they'd use to collect bales although I do remember one that had a tractor with haywagons. All we used when I was growing up was the tractor/wagon. Slow, but the wagon held a lot. I note now that my brother usually uses a pickup

Re: [MBZ] 123 Brake Booster -- anybody have one?

2009-01-03 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

2009-01-03 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] Learning my New Years limitsall

2009-01-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Doubt it was the valves that failed, but the crud in the tank that lodged between the valve seals and the seats holding the valves OPEN. That often happens when somebody tests a perfectly working valve. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter T. Arnold pm7...@comcast.net To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Learning my New Years limitsall

2009-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] Learning my New Years limitsall

2009-01-03 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:26:31 -0500 Peter T. Arnold pm7...@comcast.net wrote: If your expansion tak is water bound, the small spikes in the water pressure will cause your vale to unseat. That may be true in that case, but in this case, Curt was the one who manually unseated it. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices

2009-01-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Been trying to get 'im to send that Porsche down here so I can keep fresh fuel in it and keep the car exercised and out of the salt for the winter. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter T. Arnold pm7...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday,

Re: [MBZ] a tough job

2009-01-03 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 3 Jan 2009 05:31:16 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: We'd ride to the field on the road on the back of the truck and home on top of the hay on the back of the truck. OSHA would have a field day... No pun intended, of course ... Craig

Re: [MBZ] what to do, what to do ?

2009-01-03 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

2009-01-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
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Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I am getting about 32 right now with that car, the 300E I used to get 22 with, but with mix city/highway. Wonko the Sane wrote: Sounds like a job for a dark 190D. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0

Re: [MBZ] Holding My Posts

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes Mountain Man wrote: Kaleb wrote: No, its called keeping the spammers out. I dont want somebody subscribing then spam the list. AFter they make their first post, its cleared. so, everyone saw my banned words post? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
maybe that is why he is moderated over on the re list. Might have to do that here. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 2 Jan 2009 20:43:14 -0600 Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Kaleb wrote: well, after didn't you I guess you need to be reminded again: this is not banned, or

Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
haha Wonko the Sane wrote: Say three Hail Mobil 1s and sin no more. On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:10 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Wonko wrote: Tell the list owner ... oh, never mind. We are. We did. He listened. I stopped. mao ___

Re: [MBZ] what to do, what to do ?

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you like red interior? Most people dont. I like it myself. I have a red with tan one Im fixing to sell. Hope to have pics up this afternoon Wonko the Sane wrote: $500 if you drag it to Iowa and the interior is red. On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 2:50 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Well,

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows Registry Cleaner

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well when you do the scan for problems, it tells you want problems it found and will fix them for you. There is also the junk file cleaner. I have not noticed anything slowing down after running it on all my computers. Douglas wrote: Kaleb, I installed and ran the ccleaner though it seemed

Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
what did you tell me? OK Don wrote: Told you so On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 7:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Gas here just shot up 20 cents a gallon all the sudden. I noticed oil was up 10. First of all, why is oil up? Next, as you can see, any increase in oil

Re: [MBZ] testing o2 sensor

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thanks!! As it turned out it was a bad dist cap, but I still would like to go thru it and check everything eventually just to make sure it doenst have any other problems. barry Stark wrote: Kaleb - Not sure which of your cars this is but guessing it may have the KE system with the EHA on the

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
put in some of that fuel stabilizer Peter T. Arnold wrote: On Fri, 2 Jan 2009 21:25:42 -0500, you wrote: Regular jumped .10 cents a litre over the past week here. I topped up my old porsche last week and tucked it away for the winter. Not too wise with present fuel, it seems to have about

Re: [MBZ] what to do, what to do ?

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have several project 300E's sitting around. Luther wrote: What year is it? What would you be interested in selling it for? I'm in the market for a 300E and I'm prepared to do work on a car I purchase. Luther -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows Registry Cleaner

2009-01-03 Thread harry watkins
Douglas, take a look at jv16 power tools. Free and seems to work. Some guy at Cnet tested everything out there a few years back. Most of those he tested would turn up the same problems after the fix was completed. Jv16 does not do that.

Re: [MBZ] testing o2 sensor

2009-01-03 Thread barry Stark
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Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices

2009-01-03 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

2009-01-03 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] what to do, what to do ?

2009-01-03 Thread Luther
How much? Give me a date when you are ready to organize your garage. Luther -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 11:14 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] what to do, what to do ? I have

Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

2009-01-03 Thread Allan Streib
With commodities like oil I gather it's less about actual supply and demand than it is about future anticipated supply and demand. Skirmishes with weapons make people nervous, so the price of oil futures is bid up on the possibility that the conflict will expand and could disrupt production or

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices

2009-01-03 Thread Allan Streib
E M pokieba...@gmail.com writes: I topped up my old porsche last week and tucked it away for the winter. Half tank of premium was a few cents over $20. The same amount over the summer was a couple of bucks over $50!! I still have $3.20/gallon gas in one of my cars Allan -- 1983 300D

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices

2009-01-03 Thread Allan Streib
Chuck Landenberger pnzr...@mac.com writes: My DIL sez it costs a little more to live in Paradise Lots of people drive those little scooters there. Face it, nothing is very far away and it's never cold. If you can tolerate rain, you don't really need a car at all. Allan -- 1983 300D

Re: [MBZ] what to do, what to do ?

2009-01-03 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices

2009-01-03 Thread E M
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[MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] a tough job

2009-01-03 Thread Allan Streib
Speaking of tough jobs I was reminded of that video that went around a while ago showing the guys who are helicoptered up to work on live high-tension power lines. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread E M
chair that has been languishing in my garage for years I need to either rejuvenate or get rid of it. Bob R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090103/2f96d1ed/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] a tough job

2009-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
Those guys make mad money. We have a video we show to new operators at the old nuke plant showing how those guys do their jobs to impress upon them (the nubs) the importance of following procedures. Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] a tough job

2009-01-03 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
for years I need to either rejuvenate or get rid of it. Bob R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090103/2f9 6d1ed/attachment.html ___ http

Re: [MBZ] what to do, what to do ?

2009-01-03 Thread Luther
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Re: [MBZ] He's in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Allan Streib
Robert Rentfro rrent...@cox.net writes: But the average people who will read that article don't believe that. Even a Benz won't go 170,000 miles without being maintained. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread Jim Cathey
What is that Leather restorer goo called and who sells it the cheapest? Leatherique? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Hey Hendrick...Look What Was on the Phoenix CL

2009-01-03 Thread Bob Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] He's in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
My point exactly - and an old Cevy Chevette would easily go 200,000 or more miles with proper maintenance. Our issue is that we don't properly maintain cars and the cheaper the purchase price the less maintenance is performed. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original

Re: [MBZ] what to do, what to do ?

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
how much, dont know, probably cheap. Maybe we can work out a deal in the coming weeks. Luther wrote: How much? Give me a date when you are ready to organize your garage. Luther -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 11:14 AM

Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
Yes! Does Rusty sell it? Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 10:17 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo. What is that

Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread dave walton
leather arm chair that has been languishing in my garage for years I need to either rejuvenate or get rid of it. Bob R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090103/2f96d1ed

Re: [MBZ] He’s in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:10:43 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/04/automobiles/collectibles/04EGO.html?_r=18dpc I tracked down the fellow and sent him an invitation to join this list. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] He's in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
good job!! Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:10:43 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/04/automobiles/collectibles/04EGO.html?_r=18dpc I tracked down the fellow and sent him an invitation to join this list. Craig

Re: [MBZ] He's in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
that was interesting. Talking about how slow his cars are, seems like he has a plugged up alda line or something, the turbos are not that slow I dont think. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:10:43 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] He's in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Allan Streib
Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: that was interesting. Talking about how slow his cars are, seems like he has a plugged up alda line or something, the turbos are not that slow I dont think. I agree, even an old OM617 will get off the line just fine if it's in proper order. Allan

Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread Jim Cathey
If you want to replace the lost natural oils, use neatsfoot oil. I got a little bottle of that at the recycling station (free for the taking) that looks like US WW2 surplus material. I used it on the leather strap of my wife's Euphonium case, I was amazed at how it turned that dry brittle

[MBZ] Free to good home: W123 center console

2009-01-03 Thread Craig McCluskey
Black, not for 240D (it doesn't have the part that holds the temperature wheel). Just pay shipping. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Some help for a friend,pls!

2009-01-03 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread rusty
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Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread rusty
Yup --Original Message-- From: Robert Rentfro Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Jan 3, 2009 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo. Yes! Does Rusty sell it? Bob R -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] He's in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread Rich Thomas
How many neats does it take to make a gallon of that stuff? How big are their feet? --R dave walton wrote: If you want to replace the lost natural oils, use neatsfoot oil. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neatsfoot_oil ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] He's in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Rich Thomas
Offer him $1500 for the whole lot, save him all the trouble. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: that was interesting. Talking about how slow his cars are, seems like he has a plugged up alda line or something, the turbos are not that slow I dont think. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 03 Jan 2009

Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

2009-01-03 Thread OK Don
Keep both cars, the price differential will continuously change. On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 10:07 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: what did you tell me? OK Don wrote: Told you so -- OK Don ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Learning my New Years limitsall

2009-01-03 Thread OK Don
I thought from Peters first post on the subject, that he was attributing the black crud to a failed expansion tank - but guess that's not the case. So, where is the black crud coming from? It can't be doing any good for the rest of the system either. On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 9:41 AM, Craig

Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread OK Don
For that matter, WHAT are they? On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 1:21 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: How many neats does it take to make a gallon of that stuff? How big are their feet? --R -- OK Don ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Learning my New Years limitsall

2009-01-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
The crud comes from throughout the system, from the original source of the water, chemicals and minerals in the water, distribution pipes, etc. In the tank, it has time to settle, accumulate, precipitate, react chemically, etc., and become crud. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don

Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yeah, what IS a neat? And is the oil from only its foot? Is the oil from his dirty socks' squeezings, or what? ; Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 3:14 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] He's in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Mountain Man
--R wrote: Now you're really gonna mess his life up. Oh, no - he did not invite him here, he invited him to banned. I invited him here... mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread Mountain Man
Chip sez glyptone mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] He's in It for the Long Run

2009-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
He needs our help Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 11:18 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] He's in It for the Long Run Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
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Re: [MBZ] So much for the 300E being cheaper to drive

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well, I have cleaned the hell out of that car today (didnt need too much but did a complete buff job) and am falling in love with it. I am uploading pics right now for it and will offer it for sale just to see what happens. Im starting to lean toward keeping in and selling the blue 190. The

[MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, got my 300E ready to go. Its 89, nice shiny red paint with palamino MB Tex. Paint and body are in great shape. Spent today washing waxing and buffing it, and the paint feels like glass now. Its got a little under 200k on the clock, and it runs and drives excellent. Motor runs smooth

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

2009-01-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: This is basically EVERYTHING snook wants in a 300E, which is pretty crazy expectations really. What's Snook want in a 300E, besides a $1200 price tag? Is this the one the trailer park operator tried to steal from you? Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, thats a different car. This one show up right here in town. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: This is basically EVERYTHING snook wants in a 300E, which is pretty crazy expectations really. What's Snook want in a 300E, besides a $1200 price tag? Is this the one the trailer

[MBZ] this is quite the sexy color combo

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

2009-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
Jeezuz Kaleb that's sweet. I'm going to show SWMBO the pics when she gets homeright now she's sitting in post football game traffic because she didn't take my advice. Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

2009-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
I could hop in that and drive it back to AZ, right? Nothing worrying you? Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 6:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] this is quite the sexy color combo

2009-01-03 Thread Mountain Man
Kaleb wrote: 1976 Mercedes 300D diesel, very clean, WVO conversion I can't say what that color reminds me - this is not banned. But, you have a new baby in the house, I'm sure you have seen that color as you change... erm... the baby - you know. mao ___

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, it is pretty sweet actually. Robert Rentfro wrote: Jeezuz Kaleb that's sweet. I'm going to show SWMBO the pics when she gets homeright now she's sitting in post football game traffic because she didn't take my advice. Bob R -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 1989 300E

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well I have not driven it for a long time like I did the last 300E that wacko has, but I dont see anything wrong with it. I will be driving it next week Im sure. Robert Rentfro wrote: I could hop in that and drive it back to AZ, right? Nothing worrying you? Bob R -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] this is quite the sexy color combo

2009-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, yea I have. Mountain Man wrote: Kaleb wrote: 1976 Mercedes 300D diesel, very clean, WVO conversion I can't say what that color reminds me - this is not banned. But, you have a new baby in the house, I'm sure you have seen that color as you change... erm... the baby - you know. mao

Re: [MBZ] a tough job

2009-01-03 Thread Curt Raymond
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