Re: [MBZ] OT Sexiest aircraft. was: One for Milt

2013-10-31 Thread Hans Neureiter
Are we not forgetting the Edsel? On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 12:07 AM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Hmmm - good list. It's hard to narrow down to a few graet cars. On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 12:05 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Original raced at Le-mans GT40 with full documents Bill

Re: [MBZ] M(ac)B question, linux on the mobile

2013-10-31 Thread Rick Knoble
On Oct 30, 2013, at 5:49 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: Isn't android based on Linux? At its core, I think. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT Sexiest aircraft. was: One for Milt

2013-10-31 Thread Frederick Moir
Hans, et al. Is that the fabulous 190 edsel?   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 5:27 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Sexiest aircraft. was:

Re: [MBZ] OT Sexiest aircraft. was: One for Milt

2013-10-31 Thread G Mann
Brings to mind, a very old joke which circulated in that era of automobiles. What is the definition of bad decisions: A pregnant prostitute, driving an Edsel, with a Nixon - Lodge bumper sticker on the back bumper. If you were alive during that time... it will resonate... if you are from

[MBZ] Headlamp grounds

2013-10-31 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, Alles. Does anyone know, or can anyone point me to the information as to, where the ground(s) are for the H/L on a 1987 300TD? The morning is gone and I'm no nearer finding the missing grounds. Left headlamp half bright High and low and intermittent slow and fast blink from left front

Re: [MBZ] Headlamp grounds

2013-10-31 Thread WILTON
Rt headlight grnd (W2) is at lower rt front of engine comp. near headlight wiper motor; lft headlight grnd (W9) is at lower lft front of engine comp. near headlight wiper motor. Wilton - Original Message - From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Headlamp grounds

2013-10-31 Thread Frederick Moir
Wilton. Thanks, I''l go searching.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Headlamp grounds Rt headlight grnd (W2)

[MBZ] (no subject)

2013-10-31 Thread Frederick Moir
Wilton. Found the ground, tightened it up, blinkers work normally. 'Twas under the H/L assembly, invisible from above. Headlamps still not right. Poor connection at the bulb/socket. Cleaned, brushed, (cursed a little) and sprayed with contact cleaner, etc. Now it works. The socket is rubber bound

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2013-10-31 Thread WILTON
Attaboy! Wilt - Original Message - From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 3:41 PM Subject: [MBZ] (no subject) Wilton. Found the ground, tightened it up, blinkers work normally. 'Twas under the

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2013-10-31 Thread Dan Penoff
I know it's after the fact, but for future reference, the ground points are all listed in the ETM. You can find it online. Dan Sent from my iPad On Oct 31, 2013, at 3:41 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: Wilton. Found the ground, tightened it up, blinkers work normally.

[MBZ] Roger

2013-10-31 Thread Mountain Man
Here is the news: I’m very sorry to report that Roger passed away on September 16, 2013. He had been battling several health issues stemming from the return of prostate cancer from 10 years prior. He had not been corresponding via e-mail for about 8 months prior to his death. He fought a

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2013-10-31 Thread Frederick Moir
Wilton, Dan. Attaboy, nah. Only half, I had lotsa help. Dan, I perused my copy of the ETM, no joy. I must be getting (have gotten?) olde.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] RIP Woger

2013-10-31 Thread Dan Penoff
Just saw on the Hitler lis that Roger passed due to complications from prostate cancer on September 16. I'm sure he's driving a nice Porsche now Rest in peace, Roger. Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Roger

2013-10-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That sucks. Where did you get this info? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 31, 2013, at 3:23 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Here is the news: I’m very sorry to report that Roger passed away on September 16, 2013. He had been battling several health issues stemming from the

Re: [MBZ] RIP Woger

2013-10-31 Thread Gerry Archer
From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com Just saw on the Hitler lis that Roger passed due to complications from prostate cancer on September 16. I'm sure he's driving a nice Porsche now...Rest in peace, Roger. Amen! Rest in Peace, Roger. Prostate cancer is a hard way

Re: [MBZ] Roger

2013-10-31 Thread Michael Canfield
Well that sucks to hear. Thanks for posting that for us. Mike On Oct 31, 2013 4:23 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Here is the news: I’m very sorry to report that Roger passed away on September 16, 2013. He had been battling several health issues stemming from the return of

Re: [MBZ] RIP Woger

2013-10-31 Thread Rich Thomas
Treating prostate cancer has the same outcome as not treating it, so treatment is pretty pointless unless it is somewhat advanced or a specific type. I guess his was the kind that grows and finally gets ya. RIP, not a fun way to go. --R On 10/31/13 5:30 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: From: Dan

Re: [MBZ] OT Sexiest aircraft. was: One for Milt

2013-10-31 Thread Gerry Archer
Those of us who go back that far remember that it was often called an Ethel and why. All the jokes and it's infamous grill were often credited with its failure in the marketplace. Gerry From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com Brings to mind, a very old joke which circulated in that era of

Re: [MBZ] OT Sexiest aircraft. was: One for Milt

2013-10-31 Thread OK Don
Yup, resonates! a family friend had both a Studebaker and an Edsel dealership - he retired early. On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 9:46 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Brings to mind, a very old joke which circulated in that era of automobiles. What is the definition of bad decisions: A

Re: [MBZ] OT Sexiest aircraft. was: One for Milt

2013-10-31 Thread OK Don
Yes, we ARE forgetting the Edsel, for good reason. On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 4:27 AM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: Are we not forgetting the Edsel? On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 12:07 AM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Hmmm - good list. It's hard to narrow down to a few graet cars.

Re: [MBZ] OT Sexiest aircraft. was: One for Milt

2013-10-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Oct 31, 2013 9:39 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, we ARE forgetting the Edsel, for good reason. I have seen plenty of Edsels (there's a local club) and I really don't think they are that different looking from any other '50s car. As I heard the story in business school the brand

Re: [MBZ] Roger

2013-10-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Oct 31, 2013 1:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: That sucks. Where did you get this info? What, you think he's making it up? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or