The severe paint problems on Ethelred were dealt
with for $300 and a case of beer.
He painted the trunk lid and horse collar, removed a
blister on the hood, peeling on the driver's door,
and did some glass work behind the fuel door and
painted that too. A bargain.
-- Jim
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Anybody have a reasonably simple approach to repairing this?
I found a disabled guy who paints in his garage when he feels
up to it. The severe paint problems on Ethelred were dealt
with for $300 and a case of beer. He used custom-matched
paint, and the job utterly transformed the car.
No, it
> > Fmiser wrote:
> >
> > The needle presumably is press fit to the shaft - but I quit
> > pulling 'cause it felt like I was at the safe limit and the
> > needle didn't pull off.
> Jim wrote:
>
> Two spoons.
So the shaft will sustain more axial force - huh? I'll try that on
a broken one first!
On Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:24:36 -0700 Jim Cathey
wrote:
> > The needle presumably is press fit to the shaft - but I quit pulling
> > 'cause it
> > felt like I was at the safe limit and the needle didn't pull off.
>
> Two spoons.
A good, Catheyesque solution!
Craig
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Good one! Don't think I could pull off something like that.
Gerry
From: "WILTON"
10 or 12 years ago, I was driving my '81 300D several blocks from here;
stopped at bank ATM, and, as I waited to pull back out into street, city >
po-po came along from left on the street I was entering, slowed a
Thanks Dan.
Jaime
On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 9:44 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> Hendrik,
>
> Please take this in the spirit that it is intended:
>
> Your comments regarding the situation are inflammatory at best. What
> you're not aware of are issues that date back years that I will not discuss
> in
Hendrik,
Please take this in the spirit that it is intended:
Your comments regarding the situation are inflammatory at best. What you're
not aware of are issues that date back years that I will not discuss in forum.
I am not excusing Gary's behaviors - I am just saying that there is far more t
I injured by back in the garden and was unqualified to remove the hard top on
Frosch for the season. I figure having two strapping boys (idiots, it turns
out) on hand I could just use them.
I got the front unhooked and pulled the crank to release the rear latch, which
freed the top for remova
Check this, Curt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=DFYOaqwCbrc&feature=endscreen
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I take mild offence at this, I was not stating my viewpoint on Gary as
an attempt to stir up emotions within the list.
What I said was partly a response to Jaime’s viewpoint and also serve as
a warning that if Gary Hurst came back on the list he may well use the
opportunity to re-visit the split
Rusty did have parts, I stocked filters, brakes, diesel purge, redline,
sunroof lube, etc.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jaime
Kopchinski
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:45 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trent ve
If it's like most it's a simple pull off/press in process. Some of the earlier
models that use the "fuzz" around the openings rehire that to be screwed in.
Dan
On Jun 20, 2013, at 8:32 PM, Robert Koziak wrote:
> John,
>
>
> I did not watch the gasket get changed but a mechanic friend took l
'Nother Sondy video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=hS0W7zeyIK4
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10 or 12 years ago, I was driving my '81 300D several blocks from here;
stopped at bank ATM, and, as I waited to pull back out into street, city
po-po came along from left on the street I was entering, slowed and waved me
into the street in front of him. I waved a thank you, pulled out into the
John,
I did not watch the gasket get changed but a mechanic friend took less than 2
hours (we swap tax preparation for car repairs).
He picked up my car and brought it back to me 2 hours later. I will ask him
tomorrow and let you know what was involved and get back to you.
Bob
-Origi
WILTON wrote:
I like the half-track, too, 'cept it didn't seem to have much power to
really scoot.
I think it had tons of power, just not enough gears.
It was fun watching a woman who weighs as much as Jeremy beat Hammond's
Halftrack in a drag race on her electric scooter.
Mitch.
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More Greenland fantastic scenery.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=dOnnHoFp5SE&NR=1
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Many years ago an anatomy professor at a northern med school picked up a
lion that had died at the local zoo. He had the attendants lay the dead
lion over the passengers seat of his model A convertible. On the way back
to med school a policeman stopped him and asked, "What have you got there?"
I like the half-track, too, 'cept it didn't seem to have much power to
really scoot. I like the multi-wheel one, too, though a bit unwieldy in the
stores. I like the maneuverability of mine in small, narrow places. People
are amazed at the places I can get into, and out of, on it. 'Course, p
On Jun 20, 2013 4:35 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>better than a JD Gator, and looks
> more fierce than the 70s vintage 6
> wheel atv boats.
>
You want 6 wheels and amphibious? How about a Gama Goat?
http://tinyurl.com/luvmqvv
Alex
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I found a Top Gear off road scooter competition:
http://youtu.be/k8NvJdIG85Y
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Not much offroad about it, but I did like the half track made from a
landscaper's power-barrow. That's what I want if /when I become in
need of such. Shoot! it is better than a JD Gator, and looks m
'Haven't been "in the mood" recently. Maybe I'll feel something soon.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Craig"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:27 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Sondrestrom, Greenland 2010 - Now Kangerlussuaq
On Thu, 20 Jun 2013 19:16:4
On Thu, 20 Jun 2013 19:16:48 -0400 "WILTON" wrote:
> Not a Sondy tale, but a link to a few video views around the area.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=zcmZY4_j8z0&NR=1
So when do we get the next Sondy tale? It's been awhile
Craig
Not a Sondy tale, but a link to a few video views around the area.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=zcmZY4_j8z0&NR=1
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Since we seem to be having a bit of fun on this thread, I submit the
following exercise in social discourse perhaps for the edification of those
in "that other thread" about the recent "Troubles with Trent" and "Who ever
the other guy was".
Perhaps, with this as a working script, the "first respon
Gerry Archer wrote:
A British TV personality (Top Gear) raced another well know person in
Wales with both riding mobility scooters. Since then scooter racing has
become mildly popular both in Britain and the U.S.
I found a Top Gear off road scooter competition:
http://youtu.be/k8NvJdIG85Y
A British TV personality (Top Gear) raced another well know person in Wales
with both riding mobility scooters. Since then scooter racing has become
mildly popular both in Britain and the U.S.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mobility-scooter-racing/175322582525198
I read about such races at a
How much of a pain was that gasket to swap?
I've got a 99 E300, and the rear passenger corner keeps dislodging and no
longer seals well (to the point that I slipped my PSE in a bag because I am
tired of draining and drying it!)
--
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Mobile: +1
Casting aspersions on banned?
That's a surprise; I got the impression that banned was nothing so gentle as
casting...
Perhaps dousing one another in aspersions might be a better way of explaining
my understanding ;)
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> > On 20/06/2013 5:49 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> >
> > http://www.arwrath.com/content/8/84008.gif
> Randy wrote:
>
> Oooh! Scooter drifting.
Well, with a _bit_ more power...
Here's a video of what seems to be a 2-stroke powered, 4-wheel
scooter racing an airplane. At the end is a clip of the sc
Somehow I got on the Pelican Parts email list, and a "Pelican Pit
Stop Newsletter" arrived with this one tidbit
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mercedes-W126/06-ELEC-Alternator_Replacement/06-ELEC-Alternator_Replacement.htm
This is correct for cars made in the late 60s and into the 70
Banned does not give a poot about the issue. We are deep into pervy things and
casting aspersions upon each other
clay
On Jun 20, 2013, at 4:47 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
> Ah, I've been off of BANNED for quite some time. The sense of community is
> gone and its all extreme abusive views. T
It might be $8.00 at Classic center too. There is a thread on this on the MBCA
forum.
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On Jun 20, 2013, at 1:34 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> Yabbut I bought one earlier this year from my dealer for less than $8.00.
>
> Dan
>
> On Jun 20, 2013, at 1:18 PM, "dsereta...@yahoo.com"
Cool.
OE, OE, OEM.
On Jun 20, 2013, at 1:58 PM, WILTON wrote:
> Lower radiator hose from Keenan Motors is labeled Genuine Original Equipment
> Replacement Part. Stamped on it is "MB A 126 500 0875." Belt tension
> adjustment lever is Febi Bilstein "fur MB, Made in Germany." Idler
> damper
Lower radiator hose from Keenan Motors is labeled Genuine Original Equipment
Replacement Part. Stamped on it is "MB A 126 500 0875." Belt tension
adjustment lever is Febi Bilstein "fur MB, Made in Germany." Idler
damper/shock is "Stabilus OEM, Made in Germany." Idler pulley box says
"INA, S
Somehow I got on the Pelican Parts email list, and a "Pelican Pit Stop
Newsletter" arrived with this one tidbit
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mercedes-W126/06-ELEC-Alternator_Replacement/06-ELEC-Alternator_Replacement.htm
There is also one for a 201 belt tensioner replacement
http:/
Yabbut I bought one earlier this year from my dealer for less than $8.00.
Dan
On Jun 20, 2013, at 1:18 PM, "dsereta...@yahoo.com"
wrote:
> It won't actually cost that much if you buy it directly from the Classic
> Center. The eBay price accounts for and therefore includes a maximum shipping
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mercedes-Benz-Classic-Daimler-Signature-Windshield-Decal-/281124175679?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item41744e7f3f
Ouch.
Sent from my MBPad
Looks like I should sell mine someday...
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It won't actually cost that much if you buy it directly from the Classic
Center. The eBay price accounts for and therefore includes a maximum shipping
rate to anywhere in the world.
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On Jun 20, 2013, at 1:01 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mercedes-Benz-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mercedes-Benz-Classic-Daimler-Signature-Windshield-Decal-/281124175679?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item41744e7f3f
Ouch.
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I coulda bought same scooter outright across town for $900.
'Nother good example of government at "work."
Wilton
That's properly spelled gooberment.
( no slur intended toward the good folks of Mt. Airy, or of the
Carolinas in general)
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I'm confused.
Was he able to get you the actual MB parts or the aftermarket ones?
Dan
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On Jun 20, 2013, at 12:38 PM, "WILTON" wrote:
> Yes.
>
> Wilton
>
> - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff"
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 12:0
BTW, I also don't use the arm rests - in my way during use and during
assembly/disassembly.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "WILTON"
To: "mercedes list"
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 12:36 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Wilton, watch out for that ice!
My scooter is a fairly small 3-wheeler
Yes.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Penoff"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 31 May order
Are they OE or OEM?
Dan
On Jun 20, 2013, at 11:52 AM, WILTON wrote:
I finally have here beside me the parts for the 126 tha
My scooter is a fairly small 3-wheeler shown in this link:
BTW, I've never used the silly basket; it's amazing what I can pile on the deck
under/between my legs, etc., when I go shopping at Sam's; 'been threatening to
build a trailer for it.
http://www.shoprider.com/category/scooters/cooper.php
Are they OE or OEM?
Dan
On Jun 20, 2013, at 11:52 AM, WILTON wrote:
> I finally have here beside me the parts for the 126 that I tried to order
> from Trent 3 weeks ago tomorrow.
> Thanks, Keenan Motors and Gary.
>
> Wilton
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I finally have here beside me the parts for the 126 that I tried to order from
Trent 3 weeks ago tomorrow.
Thanks, Keenan Motors and Gary.
Wilton
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'Never been on snow or ice with it, though we've had a VERY few days of it
each season since I've had it.
Wilton
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wilton, watch out for that ice!
On
On 20/06/2013 5:49 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
http://www.arwrath.com/content/8/84008.gif
Oooh! Scooter drifting.
Wilton probably does not need to worry given he is down south where it
stays reasonably warm.
Randy
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I've got one of those things that my mother had, I figured it would be
useful for something at some point, maybe building a killer all-terrain
robot or something, or using the motor and wheels and controller and
charger for something. There is another one in a storage bin too, a
different mode
Seems Dr Scruggs around the world trip took a detour through Nigeria... ;)))
Your $500,000,000 inheritance check is in the mail as soon as you send the
small $8,000 fee to cover legal charges and FedEx handling fees. ;)))
Grant.. AZ
Who hopes everyone on the list is healthy, wealthy, and wise, an
'Never been on BANNED and don't plan to be; I'm self-banned from BANNED. If
I can't say what I need to say here, I don't need to say it.
Wilton
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From: "Jaime Kopchinski"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:47 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tren
'Thought so; I didn't see it.
Wilton
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From: "Rick Knoble"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:37 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trent vesus Jabba death match
On Jun 19, 2013, at 4:55 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski"
wrote:
Sorry to hear that Rusty..
Mine doesn't go quite that fast - yet. ;<)
Wilton
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From: "Mitch Haley"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 6:49 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Wilton, watch out for that ice!
http://www.arwrath.com/content/8/84008.gif
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On Jun 20, 2013, at 6:47 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski" wrote:
>
> I can only imagine the discussion going on about this topic there.
>
> Jaime
None actually.
Rick
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On 6/20/13 7:42 AM, Rick Knoble wrote:
On Jun 20, 2013, at 6:35 AM, "Mitch Haley" wrote:
Illegal aliens are now upgraded to 'undocumented citizens'?
As somebody who take citizenship seriously, I'm a bit offended.
Sorry. Didn't mean to be offensive. Just politica
This is not about pro or anti Gary, you stated he is a good man, I
disagreed based on how he behaves towards others.
We cut him plenty of slack when he was having his melt down and gave
him more than one chance to calm down and play nice.
He didn't so got got the boot.
Now that he is in a positi
I found a replacement sunroof gasket and changed it. Waiting for the next
stormy day in the northeast to park on the same angle and test the theory!
Unfortunately the weather forcast is sunny and mild for the next week :-)
Thanks for all the help.
Bob
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From:
On Jun 20, 2013, at 6:44 AM, "Rick Knoble" wrote:
> On Jun 20, 2013, at 6:35 AM, "Mitch Haley" wrote:
>
>> Illegal aliens are now upgraded to 'undocumented citizens'?
>> As somebody who take citizenship seriously, I'm a bit offended.
>
>
> Sorry. Didn't mean to be offensive. Just politically
Not a whole lot different than the discussion here. For that matter, it has
been pretty tame of late.
Dan/Poosy
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On Jun 20, 2013, at 7:47 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
> Ah, I've been off of BANNED for quite some time. The sense of community is
> gone and its all extreme abusi
Ah, I've been off of BANNED for quite some time. The sense of community is
gone and its all extreme abusive views. The community was what held BANNED
together and made it possible for the abusive dialog to work. For me at
least, I gained nothing in the end and don't share most of the views
expre
On Jun 20, 2013, at 6:35 AM, "Mitch Haley" wrote:
> Illegal aliens are now upgraded to 'undocumented citizens'?
> As somebody who take citizenship seriously, I'm a bit offended.
Sorry. Didn't mean to be offensive. Just politically correct.
Rick
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Rusty had no parts. Neither does Gary or anyone else. All these
businesses are drop ship, often from all the same places. There is no way
for the small guy to stock such a huge number of parts. This is what
worldpac is, a huge importer and distributor of parts. And there are many
other busines
On Jun 19, 2013, at 4:55 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski" wrote:
> Sorry to hear that Rusty... I missed the post about how you and Trent got
> together.
>
> Jaime
He posted it to "Banned", not here.
Rick
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Rick Knoble wrote:
Hear, hear. This is still a country with opportunity. If it wasn't, there wouldn't be 12 million undocumented citizens, from foreign lands. And NO they are NOT all on the public dole.
Illegal aliens are now upgraded to 'undocumented citizens'?
As somebody who take citizenshi
On Jun 19, 2013, at 4:08 PM, "Rich Thomas"
wrote:
> For a guy who keeps posting about no job, no work, no future, no health care,
> no nothing, seems like you could find some tutorials and start trying to
> build an app to do this.
Hear, hear. This is still a country with opportunity. If it
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At 1:54 AM -0700 6/18/13, Zoltan Finks wrote:
I'm tempted to remain on the list in case I need any OT advice on anything.
Stick around. I had a three year Benzless hiatus, but I stuck around
the Other List for the grins and 'cause I could offer the occasional
nugget of advice...
-MMM-
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Brian
On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 9:12 AM, Mountain Man wrote:
> Dieselhead wrote:
> > It now has a new engine courtesy of mao...
>
> 350k is hardly new... but it was a good runner and needed 3-pedals
> which is definitely a huge
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