Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts

2009-10-17 Thread LarryT
Hi Rusty - If you need to change your Merchant account - I represent Merchant Referral Services - the largest service in the US. Also, they provide advances on future sales to businesses and base payments on sales. i.e., - a slow month = reduced payment, a good month= higher payment. Not

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts

2009-10-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
AOL American Online Rich Thomas wrote: Instant Messaging ICQ is a chat kind of thing, I seek you its been around like forever, I think some Israelis invented it AIM is AOL Instant Messenger, a chat app Don't ask what AOL stands for. --R -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts

2009-10-17 Thread Rich Thomas
Nice try, but not quite right. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: AOL American Online Rich Thomas wrote: Instant Messaging ICQ is a chat kind of thing, I seek you its been around like forever, I think some Israelis invented it AIM is AOL Instant Messenger, a chat app Don't ask what AOL stands

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts

2009-10-17 Thread Michael Esh
America Online On Oct 17, 2009, at 9:29 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Nice try, but not quite right. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: AOL American Online Rich Thomas wrote: Instant Messaging ICQ is a chat kind of thing, I seek you its been around like forever, I think some Israelis invented it AIM

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts

2009-10-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its America Online, what do you think it is? Rich Thomas wrote: Nice try, but not quite right. --R -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D,

Re: [MBZ] Sailing was: Re: Anyone tow with a W124 wagon?

2009-10-17 Thread Curt Raymond
' runabout with a 90 horse Merc, and a 20' Aqua Patio with a 20 horse Johnson that I'll be rebuilding this winter. Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/18a4b379

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts

2009-10-17 Thread Curt Raymond
and AIM right now. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax   770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/5a6437c8

[MBZ] OT: Ranger brakes

2009-10-17 Thread Curt Raymond
is pretty sure it isn't is my heart... Anyway, comments appreciated. -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/0dd5bc86/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts

2009-10-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Its America Online, what do you think it is? America Off Line. Mitch. ___ 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] Painting and looking for seats....

2009-10-17 Thread Angelo Giaimo
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Re: [MBZ] painting

2009-10-17 Thread Allan Streib
relng...@aol.com writes: I've owned eight two-stage painted German cars (including the two I have now) and there is no disadvantage to this type of paint. After a disastrous start in the late '60s, the Germans know how to apply the stuff now. Then why do so many benzes have cracking and

Re: [MBZ] Painting and looking for seats....

2009-10-17 Thread Jim Cathey
offered to re-shoot it as BC/CC, hence, my question. Based on what I've read and the link provided by Larry T(?), I'll be taking the BC/CC route. I note that my Dodge truck, which has (apparently) a single-stage red paint, looks quite a bit better than my neighbor's similar truck, newer, that

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ranger brakes

2009-10-17 Thread Allan Streib
ANY shop can change brake pads. Find one who's willing to order the brand you want. Turning the rotors might be unnecessary unless they're warped or badly scored. Allan Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: So its time to put brakes on my '03 Ford Ranger. I'm 100% sure this truck was

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ranger brakes

2009-10-17 Thread Mountain Man
Curt wrote: I get chest pains when I exert myself. If its not heart - I suspect a bit of overexertion in the not too distant past. Rest for a while and prolly be okay, I say. Of course, I only play a doctor on tv at 2am each morning, locally. mao ___

Re: [MBZ] painting

2009-10-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Then why do so many benzes have cracking and peeling clear coat? Because so many MBZ are still on the road when they are over 20 years old? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ranger brakes

2009-10-17 Thread archer
Hi Curt, In which area of your rib cage do you get pains? Do you know which tests your doctor ran? Did you see your family doctor, an internist, or a cardiologist? None of my business, but working in the medical field for 40 years, still interested in diagnosis I guess. Sincerely, Gerry

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts

2009-10-17 Thread LarryT
Or, America Outta Line - ;-) LarryT Does your business accept or need to accept V/MC/AE/Dis? We have the best rates 0% Interest Business loans. Visit: http://www.merchantreferralsolutions.com/A365706 -- From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net

Re: [MBZ] painting

2009-10-17 Thread Allan Streib
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: Allan Streib wrote: Then why do so many benzes have cracking and peeling clear coat? Because so many MBZ are still on the road when they are over 20 years old? I guess. I have a friend with a 23 year old Jeep Cherokee and the paint is original, and

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts

2009-10-17 Thread Barry Stark
Curt - Point taken , just didn't think of it as I was kinda thinking that the abbreviations were abbreviations of business names of the online parts suppliers companies that Rusty and others use in their auto parts business'. Barry In the spirit of teach a man to fish, I see these kind of

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for OK Don

2009-10-17 Thread Robert Bigham
You are just jealous because the voices are talking to me and not you. 1. Re: Secret message for OK Don (OK Don) Message: 1 Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:45:23 -0500 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Secret message for OK Don Enjoy! On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 5:43 PM, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Painting and looking for seats....

2009-10-17 Thread LarryT
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Re: [MBZ] Secret message for OK Don

2009-10-17 Thread LarryT
That's because you're not wearing your tin foil hat! LarryT Does your business accept or need to accept V/MC/AE/Dis? We have the best rates 0% Interest Business loans. Visit: http://www.merchantreferralsolutions.com/A365706 -- From: Robert

[MBZ] Accel pedal

2009-10-17 Thread Rich Thomas
So last night driving the 300SD the accel pedal was sticking/not pushing down easily. I just checked it, it looks like the little tab that is on the back of the pedal has detached from the plastic fitting that is on the metal arm. I can't tell if the little fitting should be part of the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ranger brakes

2009-10-17 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Accel pedal

2009-10-17 Thread Rich Thomas
Here is a pic I found of the pedal but can't tell if the little fitting is one with it. http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com/product.asp?pf_id=P30-022dept_id=5703#tab_a --R Rich Thomas wrote: So last night driving the 300SD the accel pedal was sticking/not pushing down easily. I just

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ranger brakes

2009-10-17 Thread Curt Raymond
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[MBZ] 190Ds

2009-10-17 Thread OK Don
them with others. The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/696f7913/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ranger brakes

2009-10-17 Thread Curt Raymond
pains when I exert myself. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/b70bfdd8/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] painting

2009-10-17 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Painting and looking for seats....

2009-10-17 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:53:50 -0700 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: offered to re-shoot it as BC/CC, hence, my question. Based on what I've read and the link provided by Larry T(?), I'll be taking the BC/CC route. I note that my Dodge truck, which has (apparently) a

Re: [MBZ] Accel pedal

2009-10-17 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:31:30 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I just checked it, it looks like the little tab that is on the back of the pedal has detached from the plastic fitting that is on the metal arm. I can't tell if the little fitting should be part of the

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts

2009-10-17 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: Or, America Outta Line - ;-) I thought that was the name of their billing department. Mitch. ___ 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] painting

2009-10-17 Thread E M
really good. Allan -- 1983 300D -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/c96bbb23/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] 190Ds

2009-10-17 Thread Mitch Haley
That 250 blutech might be cost prohibitive, but how much power does a 220cdi make, and were they ever sold in USA or Canada? (I'm thinking I'd want a mechanically sound drivetrain donor car for no more than $5000 or it wouldn't be feasible) Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] 190Ds

2009-10-17 Thread Frederick W Moir
OK Don, et al. Nice, isn't it? Beautiful, but you can't have one! I'll have to be content with my 0-100kph 11.2 secs. 190DT. Bah! Humbug! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. At 02:38 PM 10/17/2009, you wrote:

[MBZ] 911s aren't this cheap, are they?

2009-10-17 Thread Mitch Haley
I know Targas are less valuable than coupes, but $2500??? http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1425261557.html 1976 Porsche 911 Targa MINT cheap - $2500 (Lansing) Date: 2009-10-17, 8:17AM EDT Reply to: see below I have a mint 1976 Porsche 911 Targa in white. It is excellent inside and out. High

[MBZ] Why Gary doesn't like GM

2009-10-17 Thread Mitch Haley
http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1390491707.html 2002 Oldsmobile Alero FOR SALE. 2.2 Engine. 70,000 Miles. Gray Interior and Silver Exterior in Good condition. A/C, AM/FM Radio w/ CD player. New back Tires, Battery, Spark Plugs, Oil and Oil Filter. Car is NOT running. Timing Chain broke. I

Re: [MBZ] painting

2009-10-17 Thread Allan Streib
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: 25 year old Jeep would be '81? Is that still an AMC? It depends. Are you living in 2006? :-) I think it's an 87. So I guess it's 22 years old. Other than random dings and stone chips you'd expect on a car that age, the paint looks like new. Allan

Re: [MBZ] Why Gary doesn't like GM

2009-10-17 Thread Allan Streib
For the extra $500 I'd take the '76 911. Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1390491707.html 2002 Oldsmobile Alero FOR SALE. 2.2 Engine. 70,000 Miles. Gray Interior and Silver Exterior in Good condition. A/C, AM/FM Radio w/ CD player. New back Tires,

Re: [MBZ] 911s aren't this cheap, are they?

2009-10-17 Thread LarryT
Hi Mitch - I'd bet it's either a scam or something's wrong he'll not talking about. He could ask 2 or 3 times that much and still be significantly below asking prices. Why would someone throw away $2500-$5000? Something's missing from this.. Mint? Doubt it. Maybe he left a 0 off? Of

Re: [MBZ] 190Ds

2009-10-17 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Fred-I agree with you. Wonder about dropping one in my 0-100km/hr 24.6 secs 240D? Dwight. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On

Re: [MBZ] 190Ds

2009-10-17 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: That 250 blutech might be cost prohibitive, but how much power does a 220cdi make, and were they ever sold in USA or Canada? Never sold in the US. No idea about Canada. The article says 204HP and 368lb/ft of torque. That is the same as my E320 CDI!!! I read about that

Re: [MBZ] painting

2009-10-17 Thread LWB250
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Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts

2009-10-17 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] painting

2009-10-17 Thread Curt Raymond
products do. -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/4d25459e/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] 190Ds

2009-10-17 Thread Curt Raymond
. The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/e1087293/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] peeling?

2009-10-17 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] 911s aren't this cheap, are they?

2009-10-17 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: Hi Mitch - I'd bet it's either a scam or something's wrong he'll not talking about. He could ask 2 or 3 times that much and still be significantly below asking prices. Why would someone throw away $2500-$5000? Something's missing from this.. Maybe when he says 'high miles'

Re: [MBZ] 911s aren't this cheap, are they?

2009-10-17 Thread Bob Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] paint problems

2009-10-17 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] 190Ds

2009-10-17 Thread Frederick W Moir
Dwight, et al. Now that would be a sleeper! You could get rid of the rear window bug-wiper. Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus. At 04:26 PM 10/17/2009, you wrote: Fred-I agree with you. Wonder about dropping one in my 0-100km/hr 24.6 secs 240D? Dwight.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ranger brakes

2009-10-17 Thread Peter T Arnold
Curt Raymond wrote: Which is why I didn't do anything about it at first. Now its been 3 or 4 weeks and no improvement so I finally saw the doc. I've had untreated high blood pressure for awhile which got better with some weightloss and diet change but not better enough. He's got me on a BP

Re: [MBZ] Wonko

2009-10-17 Thread Wonko the Sane
had their own ways. -- Tom Clancy, Clear and Present Danger. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091017/db7baf54/attachment.html ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Painting and looking for seats....

2009-10-17 Thread Redghost
Good to know. I need to splash some paint onto Gump this spring. She has serious dandruff of the CC, so a single topping would be great if it got rid of the flaking and itching on top clay On Oct 17, 2009, at 12:05 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:53:50 -0700 Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] Accel pedal

2009-10-17 Thread Rich Thomas
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[MBZ] John's CDI [was Re: 190Ds]

2009-10-17 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:27:07 -0500 John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: BTW, the CDI hit 100k last week! How many miles did it have when you bought it? How long ago was that? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Pictures [was Re: paint problems]

2009-10-17 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:14:01 EDT relng...@aol.com wrote: I would post a couple of pictures of it but I admit not knowing how to get by the picture stripper. Or is that picture striplin? The picture process is really simple: 1. You post an email with pictures. 2. If it's over 40 kB (and most

Re: [MBZ] paint eczema

2009-10-17 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] Painting and looking for seats....

2009-10-17 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:40:23 -0700 Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: She has serious dandruff of the CC, so a single topping would be great if it got rid of the flaking and itching on top Try Head and Shoulders; it's supposed to get rid of flaking and itching on top. :-) Craig

Re: [MBZ] painting

2009-10-17 Thread Douglas
The clear peels because there is no pigment there and uv rays kill it.. Though mostly because of poor maintenance. IE waxing.. Douglas relng...@aol.com writes: I've owned eight two-stage painted German cars (including the two I have now) and there is no disadvantage to this type of paint.

Re: [MBZ] painting

2009-10-17 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] 911s aren't this cheap, are they?

2009-10-17 Thread Gary Hurst
if it is at all as described, you need to jump all over it (or needed to have already). it does happen. guy was selling a mint grand wagoneer for $1800 on atlanta craig's recently. next day, same car was selling for $7900 with another seller. On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 4:46 PM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] Why Gary doesn't like GM

2009-10-17 Thread Gary Hurst
that sums it up. that 2.2l ecotec was THE BEST 4 cylinder the general ever built up to that time, but the bean counters cheaped out for a few pennies and the chains were giving up the ghost on account of it. instead immediately stepping up and saying hey, we let the beancounters get us again but

Re: [MBZ] Accel pedal

2009-10-17 Thread Jim Cathey
It seems like a fairly stupid design, hardly up to Benz engineering standards to have just a little plastic hinge to make the accel work. And yet, they hardly ever break. I've had one in my entire fleet. And it was the sliding plastic socket, probably broken when someone floored it excessively