Re: [MBZ] competition votes-THANKS!

2013-02-12 Thread Gerry Archer
Luther, do I get ten free nights lodging at the Y when I come to Chicago since I voted over ten times? [:o) Gerrywho stayed at the Y several times as a teenager. From: Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net Sure does :) Local people kept asking if they had to be Oak Park residents to vote.

Re: [MBZ] Book, WAS: BLIZZARD!!!! AHHH!!

2013-02-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Keep on writing and soon you will have a book-ful of essays. You can self publish and then let the internet discover you and your Paypal account will soon be overflowing. On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 8:36 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Thanks. No book of this stuff, yet; 'just keep thinking of

Re: [MBZ] Book, WAS: BLIZZARD!!!! AHHH!!

2013-02-12 Thread Rich Thomas
Diary of Dr. Wilton or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb --R On 2/12/13 10:07 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Keep on writing and soon you will have a book-ful of essays. You can self publish and then let the internet discover you and your Paypal account will soon be overflowing.

Re: [MBZ] competition votes-THANKS!

2013-02-12 Thread WILTON
Cute little icon after the question mark. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 3:31 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] competition votes-THANKS! Luther, do I get ten free nights

Re: [MBZ] Auto Future

2013-02-12 Thread Rusty Cullens
Gerry, I don't know about the silicates, but I know that I sell lots of this product. I have never carried the G-05, just the Pentosin and Genuine Mercedes coolant. I will be happy to send more of the Pentosin, exchange it for Genuine or just take back the one jug you have. I am not hard to get

Re: [MBZ] Nice 240D on CL

2013-02-12 Thread Michael Canfield
If it was purchased in Germany would it not have euro headlights and bumpers? Maybe cloth instead of tex? Mike On Feb 11, 2013 4:19 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Auto Future

2013-02-12 Thread Peter Hertzing
I'd say easy to get along with. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 12, 2013, at 10:21 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Gerry, I don't know about the silicates, but I know that I sell lots of this product. I have never carried the G-05, just the Pentosin and Genuine Mercedes coolant. I

Re: [MBZ] Nice 240D on CL

2013-02-12 Thread Rich Thomas
I wonder if it has the rare zundfogel engine. --R On 2/12/13 11:34 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: If it was purchased in Germany would it not have euro headlights and bumpers? Maybe cloth instead of tex? Mike On Feb 11, 2013 4:19 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Nice 240D on CL

2013-02-12 Thread Jim Cathey
If it was purchased in Germany would it not have euro headlights and bumpers? Maybe cloth instead of tex? Could have been European delivery of a for-USA car. They did that. Still do, I think. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] Nice 240D on CL

2013-02-12 Thread Michael Canfield
Nice Rich. I remember that ad from years back. I bet it does. Mike On Feb 12, 2013 11:47 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I wonder if it has the rare zundfogel engine. --R On 2/12/13 11:34 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: If it was purchased in Germany would it

Re: [MBZ] Nice 240D on CL

2013-02-12 Thread Michael Canfield
A. Did not know that. Thanks Jim. Mike On Feb 12, 2013 11:52 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: If it was purchased in Germany would it not have euro headlights and bumpers? Maybe cloth instead of tex? Could have been European delivery of a for-USA car. They did that.

Re: [MBZ] OT Snowmobiles

2013-02-12 Thread Randy Bennell
I think the Snoman pass is somewhere around that but then it would also require registration and insurance. Not sure what those run these days. In addition, I would likely want 2 machines so it does get a bit expensive for the basic annual costs even if one buys antique machines. My father

Re: [MBZ] Auto Future

2013-02-12 Thread Gerry Archer
Don't brag on him, Peter. His charm is in his humility. Gerry..long time customer..Go, Gators!!! Beat them Bulldogs!!! From: Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com I'd say easy to get along with. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 12, 2013, at 10:21 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] competition votes-THANKS!

2013-02-12 Thread Gerry Archer
Thanks. Pretty accurate, too. Flat top haircut, big nose, big mouth. Gerry From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Cute little icon after the question mark. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Auto Future

2013-02-12 Thread Gerry Archer
It would cost more than the price to ship it back, Rusty, so I'll put it on the shelf. I added it to get the free shipping so it balances out, sort of. Thanks, Gerryfiscal conservative From: Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com Gerry, I don't know about the silicates, but I know that I sell

Re: [MBZ] OT Snowmobiles

2013-02-12 Thread Curt Raymond
The Snoman pass I referenced includes like a quarter million dollars of insurance. How much could registration possibly be? Maintenance is nothing, drain the gas at the end of the season, grease it and stick it in a corner... -Curt Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:59:22 -0600 From: Randy Bennell

Re: [MBZ] OT Snowmobiles

2013-02-12 Thread Randy Bennell
Now you bring up another issue - - - - - I am severely lacking in corners big enough to stick a snowmobile into! Randy who has trouble finding room to store another screwdriver On 12/02/2013 3:14 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: The Snoman pass I referenced includes like a quarter million dollars of

Re: [MBZ] Book, WAS: BLIZZARD!!!! AHHH!!

2013-02-12 Thread Tim C
Or even if you don't go that far, at least the stories are out there for your friends and family. My grandmother has been typing up stories since the late '90s, now she has a pretty big collection that my father has stored someplace. I understand some of them are even true! :) She was recently

Re: [MBZ] Book, Wilton's stories

2013-02-12 Thread Randy Bennell
On 12/02/2013 3:37 PM, Tim C wrote: Or even if you don't go that far, at least the stories are out there for your friends and family. My grandmother has been typing up stories since the late '90s, now she has a pretty big collection that my father has stored someplace. I understand some of

Re: [MBZ] Book, WAS: BLIZZARD!!!! AHHH!!

2013-02-12 Thread WILTON
Yep, my thoughts, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Tim C bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 4:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Book, WAS: BLIZZARD AHHH!! Or even if you don't go that far, at least the stories are out

[MBZ] Book, Wilton's stories

2013-02-12 Thread WILTON
Well, here's another one, anyway. DING! DING! DING! By Wilton Strickland From 4 Feb 1978 to 8 Feb 1979, I was Director of Engineering, in charge of all construction and maintenance of all physical facilities at Sondrestrom Air Base, Greenland. For two to three weeks during the holiday season

[MBZ] MBUSA Roadside Assistance

2013-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff
Just got off the phone to register ownership of the S500 with MBUSA. They told me that your car is eligible for roadside assistance if you spend a minimum of $100 every 18 months in the service department at an MB dealership. I can't imagine that would be difficult to do... Dan Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] MBUSA Roadside Assistance

2013-02-12 Thread WILTON
Well, I guess I'm in trouble, then. Mine are not eligible. 'Been lucky enough for several years not to have visited an MB stealership. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 5:09 PM

Re: [MBZ] MBUSA Roadside Assistance

2013-02-12 Thread dseretakis
That would equal an expensive oil change. Better off buying AAA plus for $100 per year. You get free towing for up to 100 miles. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 12, 2013, at 5:09 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Just got off the phone to register ownership of the S500 with MBUSA. They

Re: [MBZ] Interesting conversions about 124 wood

2013-02-12 Thread dseretakis
That looks VERY NICE! Now what exactly will the button do? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 10, 2013, at 12:01 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I cut hole in lower console wood of my 124 for mobility scooter, MB authentic rocker switch. Photo attached. Wilton. scooterswitch.jpg

Re: [MBZ] Interesting conversions about 124 wood

2013-02-12 Thread WILTON
Send 12V DC to inverter, which sends 120V AC to Scooter charger, which sends 28V DC to mobility scooter battery in trunk. Wilton - Original Message - From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 8:50 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Coker

2013-02-12 Thread RELNGSON
...That would run $2500 and still not on the rims.. A mere detail. A lot of cars came stock with XWXs and they don't look right on other brands. Yes, they are expensive. If you don't know what an XWX looks like, find something on line. RLE ___

Re: [MBZ] XWX

2013-02-12 Thread RELNGSON
..Then there are these: http://www.cokertire.com/205-70vr14-vredestein-sprint-classic.html Which you can get for closer to $200 from another dealer... People who want XWXs want them for their appearance and because they were OE on many cars in the late '60s. As one example, my friend CB

Re: [MBZ] Pardon me while I whip this out

2013-02-12 Thread Rolf
Man and it was playing at a local theater today... On 2/7/2013 2:21 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: 39 years ago today, a milestone in cinematic history was released: Blazing Saddles Huzzah! Dan The Camptown Ladies ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] Nice 240D on CL

2013-02-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Not as rare as a Strasfogel but still pretty awesome. On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 11:47 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I wonder if it has the rare zundfogel engine. --R On 2/12/13 11:34 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: If it was purchased in Germany would it not have

Re: [MBZ] MBUSA Roadside Assistance

2013-02-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Don't let them scare you off. My friend got free Roadside for his 1989 560 SEC despite having never been to a dealership. They did, however, have a record of his car for his having used Roadside 5 years ago to fix a flat tire. On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 6:15 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: That

Re: [MBZ] MBUSA Roadside Assistance

2013-02-12 Thread dseretakis
If you are the original owner or if you bought it used from a mercedes benz dealership you are also eligible. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 12, 2013, at 10:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Don't let them scare you off. My friend got free Roadside for his 1989 560 SEC

Re: [MBZ] MBUSA Roadside Assistance

2013-02-12 Thread Dieselhead
No Roadside service for me. Last time I took a car to the MB stealership: Was scheduled to bring it in at 8 AM. Sat there until 2 pm when I finally brought the car in to work on. I saw it go out about 30 min. later. Got the bill to pay around 3 pm. Was charged for 5 hours labor to

Re: [MBZ] MBUSA Roadside Assistance

2013-02-12 Thread WILTON
Well, I guess my 91 350SDL is eligible, then; bought from stealership nearly 18 years ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MBUSA Roadside Assistance

Re: [MBZ] MBUSA Roadside Assistance

2013-02-12 Thread Dieselhead
That would equal an expensive oil change. Better off buying AAA plus for $100 per year. You get free towing for up to 100 miles. Free towing for 100 miles? not around this part of the country. Last time I used AAA maybe 5 yrs ago, the free tow was something like 2 miles. I had to pay

Re: [MBZ] MBUSA Roadside Assistance

2013-02-12 Thread dseretakis
Yes. 100 miles but you need AAA PLUS not regular AAA. Costs about $100 per year. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 12, 2013, at 11:33 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: That would equal an expensive oil change. Better off buying AAA plus for $100 per year. You get free towing for up to 100

Re: [MBZ] MBUSA Roadside Assistance

2013-02-12 Thread dseretakis
Yes it is:) Sent from my iPhone On Feb 12, 2013, at 11:27 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Well, I guess my 91 350SDL is eligible, then; bought from stealership nearly 18 years ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT - Cessnas was Ok don

2013-02-12 Thread Fmiser
WILTON wrote: Speaking of Cessnas reminds me: One evening in early winter of 1978, while I was Director of Engineering at Sondrestrom Air Base, Greenland, Hey!!! That's not the first time you've told that one. *grin* Last time was 2008 Nov 11. It's still a good story, even if its a