Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-02 Thread Fmiser
Fmiser wrote: Here is the URL of the search for flat belt on MCM's site. http://electronics.mcmelectronics.com/search?p=KKsrid=S8-UKSR01lbc=mcmelectronicsts=custompw=drive%20beltuid=758023617isort=scoreview=listw=Flat%20Beltrk=2 clay wrote: Goodness! That is a plethora of drive belt.

Re: [MBZ] No low ballets please. Rodbender

2013-04-02 Thread John Reames
Gotta love that tree spooge! -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 1, 2013, at 10:26, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Park it in my front yard and it will be green in no time from all the tree pollen. I think my lungs

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Fmiser wrote: Fmiser wrote: Here is the URL of the search for flat belt on MCM's site. http://electronics.mcmelectronics.com/search?p=KKsrid=S8-UKSR01lbc=mcmelectronicsts=custompw=drive%20beltuid=758023617isort=scoreview=listw=Flat%20Beltrk=2 clay wrote: Goodness! That is a plethora of

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-02 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-02 Thread Gerry Archer
There are a number of turntables listed on ebay from $15 up. If you go to the sellers websites, you might find someone who repairs and sells turntables and would have the belt. I found parts for an accordion using that method. If not, buying a moderately priced used turntable for your dad

[MBZ] sharp 155 belt

2013-04-02 Thread Rick Hawkins Java
Clay ebay is your friend http://www.ebay.com/sch/?_nkw=Sharp%20RP-155%20beltclk_rvr_id=464461538118 ask some of these guys about the rp-155 belt or just google it i couldn't find a ref. for the RP 155 thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins www.javaphoto.com www.javacycles.com LETTERPRESSES FOR SALE

Re: [MBZ] OM601 crate

2013-04-02 Thread Max Dillon
Looks like original vacuum pump, hope it hasn't already dumped into timing chain case... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/3717267774.html not mine, no... uh, this would be s totally cool

Re: [MBZ] OM601 crate

2013-04-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Max Dillon wrote: Looks like original vacuum pump, hope it hasn't already dumped into timing chain case... I'd be more worried about the complete top end rebuild. Did they fit the valve guide clearances correctly, etc, etc? Mitch. ___

[MBZ] 123 Front fenders

2013-04-02 Thread Dwight Giles
Does anyone know of a source for these that is cheaper than MB or the Q? I need a pair for my CD. thanks, Dwight ___ 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] 123 Front fenders

2013-04-02 Thread WILTON
Salvage yard? Wilton - Original Message - From: Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 3:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] 123 Front fenders Does anyone know of a source for these that is cheaper than MB or the Q? I

Re: [MBZ] 123 Front fenders

2013-04-02 Thread Dwight Giles
Yes-most used 123 body parts are pretty rusty up here in New England. I do have a line on a CE that might not be too bad. Thanks. On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 3:07 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Salvage yard? Wilton - Original Message - From: Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Today's Møøse Stüff

2013-04-02 Thread OK Don
We just started watching the Viking series on the History channel (via Hulu) last night - it graphically illustrates the imapct these people had on England. On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 10:19 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I find it very interesting. Illuminates the early impacts of these

Re: [MBZ] Today's Møøse Stüff

2013-04-02 Thread WILTON
History chnl, thnks. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 3:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Today's Møøse Stüff We just started watching the Viking series on the History channel (via

Re: [MBZ] OM601 crate

2013-04-02 Thread OK Don
This would slower than an auto 240D in an R107 chassis :-( On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 11:24 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/3717267774.html uh, this would be s totally cool dumped into a R107 chassis interest clay

Re: [MBZ] 123 Front fenders

2013-04-02 Thread WILTON
Oh, New England - I forgot. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 3:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 Front fenders Yes-most used 123 body parts are pretty rusty up here in

Re: [MBZ] Today's Møøse Stüff

2013-04-02 Thread OK Don
http://www.hulu.com/#!vikings On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 2:40 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: History chnl, thnks. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 3:35 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] 123 Front fenders

2013-04-02 Thread Rich Thomas
There's a knacker down the road that has lots of 123s, some of them looked to be in decent condition -- suthrun cars. I might go down there this week with Max, can check on what they would charge, or you could ring up Ravenel Auto Parts (or Salvage or some such) in Ravenel SC and ask how much

Re: [MBZ] 123 Front fenders

2013-04-02 Thread Randy Bennell
On 02/04/2013 2:30 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: Yes-most used 123 body parts are pretty rusty up here in New England. I do have a line on a CE that might not be too bad. Thanks. Let me suggest that you make friends with Dimitri (who repairs fenders for friends!) Randy

Re: [MBZ] 123 Front fenders

2013-04-02 Thread Dwight Giles
Good point- acutally the front fenders on his 240D are the same color as my 300CD-hmm. One of the highlights of the 2012 chowdahQ was the two china blue (#934) 123's parked next to each other-it just happened too. On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 5:02 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On

Re: [MBZ] OM601 crate

2013-04-02 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: This would slower than an auto 240D in an R107 chassis :-( I thought a 2.2 OM601 was more powerful than a 240d? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 123 Front fenders

2013-04-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Apparently there are no CAPA certified fenders for the 123 chassis, according to CAPA's web site. Therefore a cheap fender would be of unknown quality. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OM601 crate

2013-04-02 Thread OK Don
An R107 is heavier than a W123 - I don't remember the exact numbers, but they didn't call it the Panzer Wagon for no reason. On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 4:38 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: OK Don wrote: This would slower than an auto 240D in an R107 chassis :-( I thought a 2.2 OM601

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-02 Thread clay
I will have to do the string trick. clay On Apr 1, 2013, at 11:38 PM, Fmiser wrote: Fmiser wrote: Here is the URL of the search for flat belt on MCM's site.

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-02 Thread clay
That is an option I looked at. The drawback is having to then source a needle, which was the route I went on rebuilding my own stereo system clay On Apr 2, 2013, at 5:25 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: There are a number of turntables listed on ebay from $15 up. If you go to the sellers websites,

Re: [MBZ] 123 Front fenders

2013-04-02 Thread Dwight Giles
OK-Thanks- my body shop guy is looking too. The CD has not yet returned home after the tree fell on it during the blizzard. Will be almost a total restoration when it is done. On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 4:22 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There's a knacker down the

Re: [MBZ] 123 Front fenders

2013-04-02 Thread clay
Rock auto? Cheap junk replacement maybe. Something from PnP would be real factory item that would need the same paint and body work to make sure you have the exact fit. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by

Re: [MBZ] 123 Front fenders

2013-04-02 Thread Dieselhead
Does anyone know of a source for these that is cheaper than MB or the Q? I need a pair for my CD. thanks, Dwight MB used to be cheapest/best, but since 123 is relegated to the classic center prices are prob'ly outa sight. How about car-part.com and put in a TX or AZ zip code to find used

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-02 Thread Brian Toscano
As Gerry mentioned, you may consider taking it to a turntable shop. If you don't know of one, a good record store should be able to give you a referral. The turntable shop can check time, etc. and may not charge very. I liked going to my local shop because the owner had neat stuff to look at

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Apr 2, 2013 4:23 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: As Gerry mentioned, you may consider taking it to a turntable shop. I think Clay is trying to do it on the cheap, but there are surely old-school hi-fi repair shops in Seattleland he can go to, considering the population

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-02 Thread clay
I am a real cheapskate We did have a superior shop here. J S, but they got run out of business when the metro folks eminently domained his location. The owner was older and it was easier to retire than keep going. I have looked online, but decided to check one of the few LP shops still in

Re: [MBZ] OT - YouTube - Greenland

2013-04-02 Thread Mountain Man
Wilton wrote: For those with more curiosity about Greenland, check this and others. Great suggestion - search youtube - thanks. Very beautiful place - you were fortunate to see the land years ago getting paid to be there. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] Covercraft windshield sunshade [was: Re: No low ballets please. Rodbender]

2013-04-02 Thread Craig
On Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:13:28 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have found that the use of my custom Covercraft windshield sunshade is the most efficient means of keeping interior temperatures as low as possible, given the climate. I think it set me back less than $30, and I got it 2-3

Re: [MBZ] Covercraft windshield sunshade [was: Re: No low ballets please. Rodbender]

2013-04-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Where? I just bought mine from Covercraft on Amazon, and I think it was $29. I'll check the order. Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 2, 2013, at 9:07 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:13:28 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have found that the use of my

Re: [MBZ] OM601 crate

2013-04-02 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: An R107 is heavier than a W123 - I don't remember the exact numbers, but they didn't call it the Panzer Wagon for no reason. So you meant that a 601 in a 107 would be slower than a W123 240d, not that a 601 in a 107 would be slower than a 616 in a 107. Makes sense. Mitch

Re: [MBZ] Covercraft windshield sunshade [was: Re: No low ballets please. Rodbender]

2013-04-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Here's the difference: I use the floppy ones that roll up. I checked and mine is currently $36. I had a promo code for Amazon from a previous order that knocked it down to $29. The one you are looking it is the one made with the rigid panels that folds up. They are thicker and more expensive.

Re: [MBZ] OT - YouTube - Greenland

2013-04-02 Thread WILTON
Yep, I had to be there, so I tried to take good advantage of the opportunity. Though I was extremely busy in my job, I was able to move around significantly, too, as you may have noticed. 'A bunch you haven't heard, yet. 'Was even able to get home to see SWMBO and 2 of the children about

Re: [MBZ] OT - YouTube - Greenland

2013-04-02 Thread Dieselhead
A good gig for a wise man. (not talking too much) I never made it to GL, but did get a stopover at Keflavik Iceland in 1968. A 707 could not get from Chicago to London without a fuel stop. At that time, Keflavik was primarily a military airport, or so we were told. Prob'ly support for

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-02 Thread Gerry Archer
I got a diamond needle for my ancient British turntable from Radio Shack at a reasonable price. They were listed in the store catalog. There are also sources under record turntable needles in Google. Gerry From: clay redgh...@comcast.net That is an option I looked at. The drawback is having

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-02 Thread Fmiser
clay wrote: That is an option I looked at. The drawback is having to then source a needle, which was the route I went on rebuilding my own stereo system If your system has a phono input, then it's _really_ hard to beat a Grado cartridge. I've been using them for about 30 years.

Re: [MBZ] 123 Front fenders

2013-04-02 Thread dseretakis
Yes it was unexpected to see two china blue fenders. Why do you need fenders? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 2, 2013, at 5:19 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Good point- acutally the front fenders on his 240D are the same color as my 300CD-hmm. One of the highlights of the 2012

[MBZ] test

2013-04-02 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] test

2013-04-02 Thread WILTON
Had a msg to mercedes@okiebenz refused few minutes ago. What the etc? Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 10:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] test Wilton ___

Re: [MBZ] OM601 crate

2013-04-02 Thread OK Don
Yes, but of course, I've never driven a 601 in a 107 - this is all assumption! On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 8:09 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: OK Don wrote: An R107 is heavier than a W123 - I don't remember the exact numbers, but they didn't call it the Panzer Wagon for no reason. So

Re: [MBZ] OM601 crate

2013-04-02 Thread Peter Frederick
Even a 603 would be a slug in an R107. Very heavy, even with the 4.5L V8 they weren't exactly road rockets. Nice fast cars, but a Corvette outdrags them every time, even a Firebird or Camaro will beat them off the line. Quite a different story in actual driving, but a 601 in a 3500 lb

[MBZ] OT For The Pilots Here

2013-04-02 Thread Rick Knoble
Rick Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: Subject: Fwd: check out the landing gear Wow what a great concept, no fuel, no tow plane, finally a glider with a head (lav). Tony Sent from my iPhone Subject: check out the landing gear http://player.vimeo.com/video/39325401