Re: [MBZ] Someone want a ponton?

2010-02-04 Thread LWB250
Right up the road from me. Unfortunately, no Ponton is worth that kind of money unless it's restored. Dan --- On Wed, 2/3/10, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: [MBZ] Someone want a ponton? To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT : Comcast Security McAfee vs Norton

2010-02-04 Thread Hans Neureiter
Comodo Security is fast and free - no strings. On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 9:18 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I agree with Allen --- On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 7:24 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: For XP or newer, I'd be inclined to go with Microsoft Security Essentials now,

Re: [MBZ] OT ALERT! Coogi on 26s still available! Doors go up!

2010-02-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
I'm sure Coogi is supposed to be pronounced to rhyme with loogie, but to me it looks like it rhymes with rougey. Very confusing. Why can't people follow the established rules of English orthography when they come up with new slang? ;) Ellics ___

[MBZ] One down and one to go

2010-02-04 Thread Donald Snook
I sold the 95 BMW 740iL last night and still have the 2000 528i for sale. The buyer is picking it up on Tuesday next week. So, I have a few days to sell the 5 series and find a Mercedes to buy! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] For this money you'd think he'd remove the snow before taking pics

2010-02-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
That is one of my all-time favorite MB classic colors. Back in the 80s I test drove a 1975 450 SL C in that shade of blue, with dark blue leather interior. Pretty car... but it had the beginnings of a rust problem to I bit my tongue. On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 11:04 PM, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] OT : Comcast Security McAfee vs Norton

2010-02-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
I'm still getting Malware popup warnings whenever I open up my Compaq laptop, and whenever I browse. Is there any way to stop this annoyance without actually purchasing Maleware AV? If I get McAfee instead will the Malware bombardment cease or will it redouble its efforts? Oddly, except for the

Re: [MBZ] One down and one to go

2010-02-04 Thread E M
I thought you sold the 5 and were keeping the 7 ? Ed 300E On 4 February 2010 10:01, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: I sold the 95 BMW 740iL last night and still have the 2000 528i for sale. The buyer is picking it up on Tuesday next week. So, I have a few days to sell the 5 series and

Re: [MBZ] One down and one to go

2010-02-04 Thread Jim Cathey
I thought you sold the 5 and were keeping the 7 ? It was a race. So, who won the pool? -- 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] OT : Comcast Security McAfee vs Norton

2010-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:27 -0500, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I'm still getting Malware popup warnings whenever I open up my Compaq laptop, and whenever I browse. Is there any way to stop this annoyance without actually purchasing Maleware AV? If I get McAfee instead will

Re: [MBZ] Hobby vs. Sickness

2010-02-04 Thread Donald Snook
Tom wrote: when the wife says: Honey, it's me or the car(s). And you hesitate. That would be a problem! My wife and I have a revised agreement. It used to be I could buy and sell whatever I wanted to as long as I didn't mess with her car and I didn't have to go into debt. Now, the deal

Re: [MBZ] Wagon prices?

2010-02-04 Thread Donald Snook
Max wrote: A friend looking for a used Toyota Camry locally said that the new car dealers he visited put all their trade-ins for the week in the back lot, on Saturday or Sunday the Auction Guys would come through and make offers/take their pick (to re-sell at the dealer only auction), and what

[MBZ] CL Wierdness, 100 99-01 Mercedes Taxis from the father land for sale.

2010-02-04 Thread Rolf
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/1584745175.html ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] CL Wierdness, 100 99-01 Mercedes Taxis from the father land for sale.

2010-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
Likely a scam. Notice the requirement of an advance payment. On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:15 -0500, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/1584745175.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] CL Wierdness, 100 99-01 Mercedes Taxis from the father land for sale.

2010-02-04 Thread Rolf
With a local phone number? Thats ballsy. -Rolf On 02/04/2010 11:19 AM, Allan Streib wrote: Likely a scam. Notice the requirement of an advance payment. On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:15 -0500, Rolfr...@winmutt.com wrote: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/1584745175.html

Re: [MBZ] OT : Comcast Security McAfee vs Norton

2010-02-04 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Andrew, I had that problem on my laptop and our IT folks put Malwarebytes anti malware on my machine-it it is the free version and the only problem I had in last two years was that I got a Malware/spam that was new=-once I manually updated the software, it took care of it. (FWIW I am not a

Re: [MBZ] CL Wierdness, 100 99-01 Mercedes Taxis from the father land for sale.

2010-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
Could be a throwaway cell phone. Or maybe it is legit. I'd have my guard up though. On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:22 -0500, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: With a local phone number? Thats ballsy. -Rolf On 02/04/2010 11:19 AM, Allan Streib wrote: Likely a scam. Notice the requirement of an

Re: [MBZ] Wagon prices?

2010-02-04 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: You are talking about wholesalers. They come in, buy dealer trades, then resell them to other indi used car dealers. Depending on the market, they will send them to auction if they are sitting around too long. Depending on how they have them floored, each day they are sitting

Re: [MBZ] OT ALERT! Coogi on 26s still available! Doors go up!

2010-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
Well, English orthography as you define it is probably not be the first language of the seller. I am thinking more likely Gullah. http://www.charlestonblackheritage.com/gullah.html Many of my neighbors are Gullah, and speak passable English when communicating with white folk, but when

Re: [MBZ] CL Wierdness, 100 99-01 Mercedes Taxis from the father land for sale.

2010-02-04 Thread Rolf
Oh, for $200k I'd fly to Germany to look at the cars, or atleast have someone I trust and use a third party I trust to handle the money. -Rolf On 02/04/2010 11:29 AM, Allan Streib wrote: Could be a throwaway cell phone. Or maybe it is legit. I'd have my guard up though. On Thu, 04 Feb

Re: [MBZ] One down and one to go

2010-02-04 Thread Donald Snook
Ed wrote: I thought you sold the 5 and were keeping the 7? I was torn about what to do. I really liked the 5, but the 7 is a great car and fits me. So, I thought I would just see which sold first. Now, the plan is to sell them both and find a Mercedes (or BMW)! Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] Hobby vs. Sickness

2010-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
Hmmm, could we work out some kind of time-share for your wife? --R Donald Snook wrote: Tom wrote: when the wife says: Honey, it's me or the car(s). And you hesitate. That would be a problem! My wife and I have a revised agreement. It used to be I could buy and sell whatever I wanted to

Re: [MBZ] CL Wierdness, 100 99-01 Mercedes Taxis from the father land for sale.

2010-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
Forwards to Nigeria. --R Allan Streib wrote: Could be a throwaway cell phone. Or maybe it is legit. I'd have my guard up though. On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:22 -0500, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: With a local phone number? Thats ballsy. -Rolf On 02/04/2010 11:19 AM, Allan Streib wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY repairs was Re: OT Are Toyota Owners Stupid?

2010-02-04 Thread R A Bennell
I wonder if he had a friend, or brother in law, etc who was a door to door vacuum cleaner salesman who just happened to come around a day or two after the furnace repair? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY repairs was Re: OT Are Toyota Owners Stupid?

2010-02-04 Thread R A Bennell
Great minds think alike! Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of E M Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 8:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT DIY repairs was Re: OT Are Toyota Owners Stupid?

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY repairs

2010-02-04 Thread R A Bennell
Have to open it up and see what is in there. Good to have some confirmation that I might be looking for the right thing. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Re: [MBZ] One down and one to go

2010-02-04 Thread R A Bennell
That was last week. Things change quickly with Donald and his cars. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of E M Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 9:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] One down and

Re: [MBZ] Hobby vs. Sickness

2010-02-04 Thread R A Bennell
You got to be careful with comments like that. Someone might get the wrong idea. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 10:54 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Hobby vs. Sickness

2010-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
No one here. Or maybe she could just spread her philosophy somehow. That would work. --R R A Bennell wrote: You got to be careful with comments like that. Someone might get the wrong idea. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Hobby vs. Sickness

2010-02-04 Thread R A Bennell
Or, like back in the day when you would tell your mother, that your friend's parents let them do something that you were not allowed to do. You can tell your wife, Donald's wife lets him buy more cars. Randy who has a reasonably understanding wife but a lack of parking and storage spots

Re: [MBZ] Hobby vs. Sickness

2010-02-04 Thread Peter Hertzing
My wife follows the Don's wife rule, but a little different. As long as what she drives has working Air, Auto, Power steering, doesn't look bad, and starts, I can do whatever I want. I am not allowed to make payments, but can buy whatever I want to flip and keep money in reserve to purchase my

[MBZ] Boston toll road follies

2010-02-04 Thread Mitch Haley
http://www.zug.com/pranks/turnpike/ ___ 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:

[MBZ] Rodbender question

2010-02-04 Thread Donald Snook
Is there a way to know if a rodbender has had the engine replaced? Is there a casting number or some other indicator that would indicate it has been done? Donald H Snook McDonald Tinker Law Firm (316) 263-5851 www.mtsqh.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender question

2010-02-04 Thread pm7088
Bring VIN# to dealer. He can tell you the engine S/N installed at factory. Why would you care? Even the bad ones are good for a few weeks -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender question

2010-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
Take the VIN at the dealer to pull a service history? Supposedly the good engines are factory rebuilds, I'd assume most of these were installed by dealerships. Allan On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:00 -0600, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Is there a way to know if a rodbender has had the engine

Re: [MBZ] CL Wierdness, 100 99-01 Mercedes Taxis from the father land for sale.

2010-02-04 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Cars like that typically goto Poland or Russia. Chances are for $2000 they're not worth it. I was in Germany earlier last week and rode in some W210 taxis that were less than desirable. Jaime On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 11:15 AM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender question

2010-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
Uh-oh, here we go. --R Donald Snook wrote: Is there a way to know if a rodbender has had the engine replaced? Is there a casting number or some other indicator that would indicate it has been done? Donald H Snook McDonald Tinker Law Firm (316) 263-5851 www.mtsqh.com

Re: [MBZ] CL Wierdness, 100 99-01 Mercedes Taxis from the father land for sale.

2010-02-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 8:15 AM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/1584745175.html What's more fun than a barrel of monkeys? A cargo container full of Mercedes diesels! (Actually, I'd guesstimate that'd be about twenty cargo containers, depending how tightly the

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender question

2010-02-04 Thread WILTON
Dealer receipt for replacement engine in THAT car? MB records by VIN? Wilton - Original Message - From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 1:00 PM Subject: [MBZ] Rodbender question Is there a way to know if a rodbender

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender question

2010-02-04 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I think that a factory rebuild or replacement engine will have a new serial number, which you can compare to the original vehicle data card. The EPC data card may or may not have been updated. The dealer may or may not have records, depending on if a dealer installed the engine. Bottom line is

Re: [MBZ] OT : Comcast Security McAfee vs Norton

2010-02-04 Thread Curt Raymond
Malwarebytes is the only spyware/malware app I've ever used that worked at all. I had an infestation on my laptop a couple weeks ago. It took over an hour to catch it but when it was done everything was back to normal. On the anti-virus front I've had poor luck with regular Norton, its a

Re: [MBZ] CL Wierdness, 100 99-01 Mercedes Taxis from the father land for sale.

2010-02-04 Thread WILTON
You don't get ANY of MY money 'til I lay my hands and eyes on the vehicle, even if your name is Kaleb. ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:19 AM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] For this money you'd think he'd remove the snow before taking pics

2010-02-04 Thread Curt Raymond
My wagon was pretty much the same color, blue MB Tex interior. Absolute basket case but when the stars aligned and it was working (like when driving it home from the mechanic) it was such a great car. When I finally get rid of my 240D (for reals this time) I may have to get a wagon. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender question

2010-02-04 Thread R A Bennell
Just ask Kaleb. He has had most of them in his back yard for a while. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 12:00 PM To: Mercedes Subject: [MBZ] Rodbender question

Re: [MBZ] OT : Comcast Security McAfee vs Norton

2010-02-04 Thread pm7088
My wife's older HP which runs WinXP Home was bogging down on McAfee from Comcast. She was upset because the hard drive was running all the time. I installed AVAST freeware and she is happy, I also use it on my machine and laptop.. No reason not to -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT -

[MBZ] OK this may be the strangest CL ad of the month...

2010-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/1585551782.html ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] OT ALERT! Coogi on 26s still available! Doors go up!

2010-02-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 8:44 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Well, English orthography as you define it is probably not be the first language of the seller.  I am thinking more likely Gullah.  http://www.charlestonblackheritage.com/gullah.html Good point. There are

Re: [MBZ] OK this may be the strangest CL ad of the month...

2010-02-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 12:07 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/1585551782.html Great price for a W202, irrespective of goat. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OK this may be the strangest CL ad of the month...

2010-02-04 Thread R A Bennell
Nice looking goat. Love the beard and he has sort of a happy expression on his face, don't you think? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 2:08 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY repairs

2010-02-04 Thread John Reames
And there was a bad batch of electrolytics from china some years ago; something about industrial espionage and snatching the recipie for capacitor goop without knowing it was a bad/rejected recipie... I am thinking from the 1999-2002 time range. If it's just the wall wart, it may make more

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender question

2010-02-04 Thread Mitch Haley
I go with 'ask the dealer'. Serial numbers not matching does not mean the current engine in the car escapes rodbender status. It could have come from a salvage vehicle, or worse yet, have been rebuilt by incompetents. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OK this may be the strangest CL ad of the month...

2010-02-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 12:07 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/1585551782.html Great price for a W202, irrespective of goat. But freight quotes for shipping it from the Moon to my house make it less of a bargain.

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY repairs

2010-02-04 Thread R A Bennell
Yes, thought about swapping the transformer too. Just a 9V with minimal power and a pretty standard looking plug. I probably have some left over ones in the basement. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of John

Re: [MBZ] OK this may be the strangest CL ad of the month...

2010-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
He's been running a new ad for this every few days. Here's the previous one if anyone's interested http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/1569400827.html On Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:45 -0500, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 12:07 PM, Allan

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY repairs

2010-02-04 Thread Fmiser
R A Bennell wrote: Have to open it up and see what is in there. Good to have some confirmation that I might be looking for the right thing. First thing I would do is check the external power supply. Is it regulated? It might say so on the case if it is. Or use a voltmeter and if the DC

Re: [MBZ] Hobby vs. Sickness

2010-02-04 Thread Donald Snook
Rich wrote: Hmmm, could we work out some kind of time-share for your wife? I'll ask. She does require a fairly steady supply of flowers, compliments and dinner and a movie nights. So, there is certainly a cost! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Hobby vs. Sickness

2010-02-04 Thread Donald Snook
Peter wrote: My wife follows the Don's wife rule, but a little different. As long as what she drives has working Air, Auto, Power steering, doesn't look bad, and starts, I can do whatever I want. I am not allowed to make payments, but can buy whatever I want to flip and keep money in reserve

Re: [MBZ] O/T Knives

2010-02-04 Thread Greg Fiorentino
+1 on any Ken Onion designed knives. Anything he has his name on is worthy of consideration. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of ernest breakfield Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 4:20 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT ALERT! Coogi on 26s still available! Doors go up!

2010-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
There are some neighbors across the road back in the woods who do not speak any English at all, just Gullah I guess. I can't understand them, they can't understand me. I find that incredibly strange, but there you go. Gullah was sort of a hodgepodge of various African and Carib languages,

Re: [MBZ] Hobby vs. Sickness

2010-02-04 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes I lost my 300D 2.5t for almost a year under that policy. 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 Behalf Of Donald Snook

Re: [MBZ] Hobby vs. Sickness

2010-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
OK, never mind then. More than I have in my budget -- I wouldn't have anything left over for cars. --R Donald Snook wrote: Rich wrote: Hmmm, could we work out some kind of time-share for your wife? I'll ask. She does require a fairly steady supply of flowers, compliments and dinner and a

Re: [MBZ] Taxis on CL

2010-02-04 Thread RELNGSON
The fact that they are FOB Germany says everything. RLE ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] Goat dent

2010-02-04 Thread RELNGSON
...Great price for a W202, irrespective of goat. Alex... My guess is that the goat is responsible for the dent. Anyway, a 4-cylinder W202 is a disagreeable car. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY repairs

2010-02-04 Thread R A Bennell
It did work fine for years. Then one day it started this hum which is why I sort of assumed something went bad. Could be some sort of interference in her building I suppose. Brought it home yesterday but have yet to try it at my house. Randy -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] Goat dent

2010-02-04 Thread R A Bennell
OH, come on. What if he throws the goat in? Will that sweeten the deal? You can sell your lawn mower. You won't have to fertilize. You won't need to get a dog for a pet. You will be the envy of the neighbors with your new Benz AND a goat. You won't need a girlfriend (you have the goat,

Re: [MBZ] Goat dent

2010-02-04 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hey! Is that a goat rope joke? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 2/4/2010 4:46 PM, R A Bennell wrote: OH, come on. What if he throws the goat in? Will that sweeten the deal? You can sell your lawn mower. You won't have to fertilize. You won't need to get a dog for a pet. You will be the

Re: [MBZ] Goat dent

2010-02-04 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
AS in Hogan's goat? Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 5:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Goat dent

2010-02-04 Thread Frederick W Moir
Dwight, et al. Paddy McGinty's Goat. Like in the song. Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus On 2/4/2010 5:41 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: AS in Hogan's goat? Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 ___

Re: [MBZ] Hobby vs. Sickness

2010-02-04 Thread Kevin Kraly
I guess I'm much like Donald although these days, it's RC cars. I've flipped all but one of the 6 RC trucks in my fleet within 2 months. My latest truck was bought new with the money from the sale of two others, and it is a long term keeper (this week :d). I can't spend more than $100 out

Re: [MBZ] Goat dent

2010-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
Come on, goat ropers need love too! (and I have the bumper sticker!) --R Frederick W Moir wrote: Hey! Is that a goat rope joke? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 2/4/2010 4:46 PM, R A Bennell wrote: OH, come on. What if he throws the goat in? Will that sweeten the deal? You can sell

[MBZ] More iBook fun

2010-02-04 Thread Redghost
While my buggered up iBook visits Dan, I sourced another. And it too decided to die. 14 1.42 iBook G4. Was working great and seemed all there, but for the missing corner. That did not impact the operation. But all of a sudden the darn thing becomes narcoleptic. Just drops off to

[MBZ] Haiti/from my friend Nick in L.A.

2010-02-04 Thread RELNGSON
News back from Nic Brockhausen.  He and Dennis Hebler made it back somewhat safe and sound.  Here are their observations: To All,       I just returned from Haiti with Hebler. We flew in at 3 AM Sunday to the scene of such incredible destruction on one side, and enormous ineptitude and

Re: [MBZ] Haiti/from my friend Nick in L.A.

2010-02-04 Thread Peter Frederick
Probably a fair assessment of the situation, except that nearly all the USAID people were probably hired by the Bush Administration. My Aunt spent a long career with USAID attempting to deliver actual goods to people who need them, rather than enriching contractors and middle men, etc. I

Re: [MBZ] More iBook fun

2010-02-04 Thread Peter Frederick
It's the PRAM battery and it's probably bad. Get a replacement. You can sometimes revive them by leaving the iBook off but plugged in overnight, but if you have a bad cell in it, that won't work. I would also do a Power Management Unit (PMU) reset (you will have to do a search, I don't

Re: [MBZ] Iwo Jima

2010-02-04 Thread Dieselhead
Great photos! Thanks! I am always in awe of what Our guys did in WWII. For that Roger, you get 3 free porch postings here on the porche list! http://tinyurl.com/ykt7v6j RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] One down and one to go

2010-02-04 Thread Dieselhead
He did, and oddly enough, he seems to be following my advise to sell them both and buy a real car. I thought you sold the 5 and were keeping the 7 ? Ed 300E On 4 February 2010 10:01, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: I sold the 95 BMW 740iL last night and still have the 2000 528i for

Re: [MBZ] More iBook fun

2010-02-04 Thread LWB250
BTW, have you sent it yet? I haven't seen it on my end Dan --- On Thu, 2/4/10, Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: From: Redghost redgh...@comcast.net Subject: [MBZ] More iBook fun To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 8:16 PM While my

Re: [MBZ] Memorial to the 115 240D, Re: CL annoyances

2010-02-04 Thread TE
Tim, I will be up your way next weekend. Any chance I can come by to take a look? Tarek -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Tim C. Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 10:59 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] One bad glow plug spoils the whole bunch?

2010-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, supposedly, but I usually end up flipping those as well OK Don wrote: There are some that you don't flip??? On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 7:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: for the record, I usually change them all at the same time, and if I have any that are good, I keep

Re: [MBZ] Wagon prices?

2010-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well sort of. Wholesalers themselves do not have lots, wholesalers cant sell to the public, at least not in OK. Some of the used car dealers do their own buying and go around to the franchise stores looking to buy their trades. Many others just buy from the wholesalers. It really comes down

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender question

2010-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Bring VIN# to dealer. He can tell you the engine S/N installed at factory. Why would you care? Even the bad ones are good for a few weeks No

Re: [MBZ] OT Boston toll road follies

2010-02-04 Thread Bob Fugler
Back in the 60's, the province of Quebec used to have some toll roads that lead out of Montreal. The equipment was not too sophisticated back then and drivers found that they could engage in a form of tollroad lottery. It worked where somebody would have thrown in too much money into the toll. It

[MBZ] Alaska by Super Cub

2010-02-04 Thread RELNGSON
With a bad ending, sad to say. Fabulous scenery. http://shaunlunt.typepad.com RLE   ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Alaska by Super Cub

2010-02-04 Thread Mitch Haley
relng...@aol.com wrote: With a bad ending, sad to say. Fabulous scenery. http://shaunlunt.typepad.com Hey, Woger. Just finished episode 10 of Ice Pilots. It looked like Devan was shuttling freight between an airport and a frozen lake. Where did he find a tree to hit? Mitch.

[MBZ] HAH!

2010-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1586111934.html -- 1983 300D ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] More iBook fun

2010-02-04 Thread Redghost
I suspected as much. PRAM reset is pretty simple. Getting the soldered on button battery off is going to be a hassle. IT is sort of tack welded to the tab. Maybe a shop will do that for me. clay On Feb 4, 2010, at 5:22 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: It's the PRAM battery and it's

Re: [MBZ] More iBook fun

2010-02-04 Thread Redghost
On the way. I had to find all the parts and screws so you can make it work clay On Feb 4, 2010, at 6:21 PM, LWB250 wrote: BTW, have you sent it yet? I haven't seen it on my end Dan --- On Thu, 2/4/10, Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: From: Redghost redgh...@comcast.net

Re: [MBZ] Haiti/from my friend Nick in L.A.

2010-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
Did I read this a couple of days ago? --R relng...@aol.com wrote: News back from Nic Brockhausen. He and Dennis Hebler made it back somewhat safe and sound. Here are their observations: To All, I just returned from Haiti with Hebler. We flew in at 3 AM Sunday to the scene of such

Re: [MBZ] HAH!

2010-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
You could probably make money selling a camero to a looser. --R Allan Streib wrote: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1586111934.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT: Security...a history lesson

2010-02-04 Thread OK Don
YES! I feel safer now!!! *Subject:* Security... *150 years ago President Lincoln found it necessary to hire a private investigator, Alan Pinkerton.* *That was the beginning of the Secret Service.* *Since that time, the federal government has produced a large number of multi-letter

[MBZ] OT : Comcast Security McAfee vs Norton

2010-02-04 Thread OK Don
Got this at work today -- YMMV. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2358764,00.asp Lab Testing Antivirus Software Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus 2010http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2354297,00.aspis the star player in the security lineup from PC Tools. In my own hands-on testing it holds

Re: [MBZ] Alaska by Super Cub

2010-02-04 Thread Mountain Man
Thanks, RLE for the link. Awesome pictures. I think I should go live in AK. 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:

Re: [MBZ] Haiti/from my friend Nick in L.A.

2010-02-04 Thread Mountain Man
So, how is it that the news doesn't carry this type of information? Why are we continually pestered to give dollars to an effort that is worthlessly mangled by boobs who don't know how to accomplish stuff? Why doesn't anyone else tell us this stuff? Perhaps this report is not true? mao

Re: [MBZ] OT : Comcast Security McAfee vs Norton

2010-02-04 Thread Dieselhead
IMHO: IMHO I think Norton (symentic) AV whatever they call it (whatever year) (suite or sour) is a virus in itself. It slows your machine, spews junk allover your HD and can't be removed other than to wipe the drive and reload. If you don't believe me, install it (on a test machine),

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender question

2010-02-04 Thread OK Don
I bought a factory engine for the '76 300D once - they were on sale, supposedly one of the last two in the Chicago warehouse. It had a blank spot where the serial number was supposed to be. I heard somewhere that a dealer was supposed to stamp the original engines number there. Can't verify that

Re: [MBZ] Haiti/from my friend Nick in L.A.

2010-02-04 Thread Dieselhead
I had already heard about the mismanagement, and the BO admin preventing the US military from managing the airport. The un stuff is ho-hum, just another day at the UN. Actually the un may have cleaned up its act some. I have not heard reports of the un doing its usual rape pillage and

[MBZ] New acquisition - W115 - and charging/ground problem

2010-02-04 Thread David Bruckmann
Hello gang, Just picked up a nice, California rust-free W115 300D verified with only 125k on her. Original everything, no accidents, working a/c and cruise. The car sat for a little while and I think it has developed a ground fault. The alternator was recently replaced by the PO, but I'm