[MBZ] Trunk Junk

2014-03-08 Thread Tim Crone
Hi folks, I know we've had dozens of threads about roadside toolkits. Yesterday evening I had a flat in the van, and realized three things I did not have: - some kind of impermeable ground covering, - a grunge coat, and - a decent jack. Fortunately I kept the loss to the pants, but I spent a

Re: [MBZ] Watch a man get shot by Drone

2014-03-08 Thread Rich Thomas
Isn't that called a wife? --R (ducking...) On 3/7/14 8:52 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: How about a cooking machine that can prepared a fantastic meal and then clean up? A laundry that is automated, throw in you dirty stuff and ironed folded clean stuff comes out.

Re: [MBZ] Watch a man get shot by Drone

2014-03-08 Thread Michael Canfield
Used to be Mike On Mar 8, 2014 10:06 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Isn't that called a wife? --R (ducking...) On 3/7/14 8:52 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: How about a cooking machine that can prepared a fantastic meal and then clean up? A laundry that

Re: [MBZ] Watch a man get shot by Drone

2014-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Now it's called a house husband, stay at home Dad, or metrosexual. On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 11:12 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: Used to be Mike On Mar 8, 2014 10:06 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Isn't that called a wife? --R

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Junk

2014-03-08 Thread G Mann
I would add to that list at least one pair of disposable painters coveralls, the kind made of Tyvex? [not sure spelling is correct, but it is a white material that is slick and nearly impervious to everything] Less than $10 at Wallymart and other places, folded in the original package take up

[MBZ] Parts inquiry

2014-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Not sure whether to query Gary privately, but he can always reply to me privately if he prefers. My 1983 300TD failed Maryland inspection, with whatever the opposite of flying colors is. Here is my must do list to assuage the feelings of the State inspector: 1. Replace RF lower control arm

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Junk

2014-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Of course, as soon as you have the perfect tool kit assembled your car will never ever fail you again. On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 11:43 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: I would add to that list at least one pair of disposable painters coveralls, the kind made of Tyvex? [not sure spelling is

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Junk

2014-03-08 Thread Dan Penoff
I also keep a couple pairs of surgical gloves in the trunk as well. Helps to keep the hands clean and protected. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 8, 2014, at 11:43 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: I would add to that list at least one pair of disposable painters coveralls, the kind made of

Re: [MBZ] Parts inquiry

2014-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think I would move Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2014, at 10:49 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Not sure whether to query Gary privately, but he can always reply to me privately if he prefers. My 1983 300TD failed Maryland inspection, with whatever the opposite of

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Junk

2014-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Besides which, you never know when you'll be asked to do an emergency appendectomy. On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 12:00 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I also keep a couple pairs of surgical gloves in the trunk as well. Helps to keep the hands clean and protected. Dan Sent from my iPad

Re: [MBZ] Parts inquiry

2014-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I just did. Don't want to move again for 15 years, at least... On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 12:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I think I would move Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2014, at 10:49 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Not sure whether to query

[MBZ] This looks interesting

2014-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4361302010.html -- Sent from cPRO for iPhone, iPod and iPad Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] This looks interesting

2014-03-08 Thread Craig
On Sat, 8 Mar 2014 11:58:14 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4361302010.html Why would it look interesting? Just because it's a W11[4,5]? Remember, they get poor gas mileage. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] This looks interesting

2014-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Yeah, I don't get it. They have smelly interiors from the ancient vinyl seat covers, and their driving performance is sadly lacking. Plus they lack any sort of attractive design. On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 1:08 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 8 Mar 2014 11:58:14 -0600 Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] This looks interesting

2014-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It appears to be in decent shape, looks good. Would rather have a diesel. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2014, at 12:08 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 8 Mar 2014 11:58:14 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] This looks interesting

2014-03-08 Thread Craig
On Sat, 8 Mar 2014 12:33:18 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: It appears to be in decent shape, looks good. Would rather have a diesel. Yes, a diesel would be a much better choice. Our first Benz was a '72 W115 220D/8. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Watch a man get shot by Drone

2014-03-08 Thread Rich Thomas
Well I do all the fantastic meal cooking and most of my own laundry but I don't iron anything. I am home most of the time building my addition with the poodles, not out in the metro area. I wonder if that means I am a home-o-sexual? --R On 3/8/14 11:38 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Now

Re: [MBZ] Parts inquiry

2014-03-08 Thread Rich Thomas
The lower bushings are easily replaced (well, relatively easy if you have a vise you can skweeze them in, and a BFH to pound the old ones out). You should do both at the same time, and if that one is bad you should probably do the uppers too because they aren't far behind, and if you are

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Junk

2014-03-08 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
Appendectomies can wait. A pocket knife and a pen barrel will let you do a roadside tracheotomy if the victim can't breathe. Also useful for choking diners. It's very quick and simple and nearly anyone can do it.

Re: [MBZ] Watch a man get shot by Drone

2014-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
If you don't iron you are a semi-home-o-sexual. On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 3:12 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Well I do all the fantastic meal cooking and most of my own laundry but I don't iron anything. I am home most of the time building my addition with the

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Junk

2014-03-08 Thread WILTON
Good insurance. Wilt - Original Message - From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2014 11:50 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk Junk Of course, as soon as you have the perfect tool kit assembled your car

Re: [MBZ] This looks interesting

2014-03-08 Thread Dan Penoff
Is it me or is there something funky about the center console? It looks askew in the picture. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 8, 2014, at 1:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: It appears to be in decent shape, looks good. Would rather have a diesel. Sent from my iPhone On

Re: [MBZ] This looks interesting

2014-03-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay
No I can see it too, perhaps trying to copy a RHD BMW? The /8 looks nice in coupe form but the sedan is a bit plain, especially with all the US junk. Speaking of coupes http://ranwhenparked.net/2014/01/14/a-look-at-the-one-off-mercedes-benz-600-coupe-w100/ Hendrik who had a two door ute once

Re: [MBZ] Watch a metrosexual get burned with an iron

2014-03-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I think he'll get extra points if he makes curtains and decorates the interior. Hendrik who cooks and was in the laundry once, to fix the washing machine On 09/03/14 08:21, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: If you don't iron you are a semi-home-o-sexual. On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 3:12 PM, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] This ute looks interesting

2014-03-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Speaking of utes http://www.ebay.de/itm/Mercedes-Ponton-190D-W120-Pritsche-vermutlich-Binz-/271412328627?pt=Automobilehash=item3f316f78b3nma=truesi=YNERdeJsOXemjBEEwCkQo1snPYI%253Dorig_cvip=truert=nc_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Hendrik who has a Japanese ute now On 09/03/14 11:03, Hendrik and Fay

[MBZ] Rear brake lines

2014-03-08 Thread Larry T
Hi Gang, I finally removed the passenger rear side bleeder valve today, i had written in the past about them being rounded off by a PO who muct be congratulating himself on being able to save a few bucks by making do with those pliers for every nut and bolt in the car! Thank you so much

Re: [MBZ] Parts inquiry

2014-03-08 Thread Larry T
Man! That While you're in there-itis is really extreme! ;-) I keep running into that on my 91 300D. BTW, the rear suspension pickup points have a place that seems susceptible to rusting - is there a easy fix? i can send photos if the above is too vague... Sincerely, Larry On 3/8/2014

Re: [MBZ] This looks interesting

2014-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea it looks like it is not screwed down Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2014, at 6:28 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Is it me or is there something funky about the center console? It looks askew in the picture. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 8, 2014, at 1:33 PM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Watch a metrosexual get burned with an iron

2014-03-08 Thread G Mann
Technically, sex would have to be involved to meet that classification. Since you've had a headache for the past 6 months, and the laundry is never done.. Well.. the mood just hasn't been right... so you may get a pass on the home-o-sexual tag. Of course, jury could still be out over possession

Re: [MBZ] Rear brake lines

2014-03-08 Thread Jim Cathey
Plus the upper nut is enclosed in a metal box making putting a wrench on the hex impossible to do. Any ideas? Smoke wrench. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] This looks interesting

2014-03-08 Thread Tim Crone
On Mar 8, 2014 7:33 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: No I can see it too, perhaps trying to copy a RHD BMW? There are clips on the top left and right of the console. If one jumped off, the owner might not have known how to put it right. Or, the AC fan may have been replaced

Re: [MBZ] This looks interesting

2014-03-08 Thread Jim Cathey
On Sat, 8 Mar 2014 11:58:14 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4361302010.html Why would it look interesting? Just because it's a W11[4,5]? Remember, they get poor gas mileage. Our last two fillups were 25.5 and 31.5 MPG. That one should be a W114, and won't do

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Junk

2014-03-08 Thread Jim Cathey
Of course, as soon as you have the perfect tool kit assembled your car will never ever fail you again. Sold! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Parts inquiry

2014-03-08 Thread Jim Cathey
3. Both rear struts are leaking and must be replaced Doubtful. See: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/SELlog.html#13Dec2010 About $9 each to reseal. Plus fluids. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Psycho Trunk Junk

2014-03-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Don't forget the rope, duct tape and a few black garbage backs for that complete look. Hendrik who has not watched wolf creek On 09/03/14 03:30, Dan Penoff wrote: I also keep a couple pairs of surgical gloves in the trunk as well. Helps to keep the hands clean and protected. Dan

Re: [MBZ] Rear brake lines

2014-03-08 Thread Larry T
That's what I was afraid was needed. Since I don't have one, and if I did, working under the car without a lift, holding a BF Flame close to the fuel tank means it's going to my Indy I think the rubber hoses are damaged internally which caused the bleeding problems. SO for now I am

Re: [MBZ] Psycho Trunk Junk

2014-03-08 Thread Dan Penoff
And be sure to remember the dead hooker, too! Dan On Mar 8, 2014, at 8:48 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: Don't forget the rope, duct tape and a few black garbage backs for that complete look. Hendrik who has not watched wolf creek On 09/03/14 03:30, Dan Penoff wrote: I also keep a

Re: [MBZ] Parts inquiry

2014-03-08 Thread Gary Hurst
i sell these taiwan control arms that are a big step up from the dismal chinese others saddle you with, about the same price too. i'll email you information sometime this weekend On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 11:49 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: Not sure whether to query Gary

[MBZ] Spttewww!

2014-03-08 Thread clay
Took Froggy out to a club gathering this morning. A new local indy shop so that there would be resources on that part of town. On the way home, in the rain, I activated the washer pump and it spit the nozzle out of the hood. I was able to slow down and pull over before the nozzle escaped. I

Re: [MBZ] Spttewww!

2014-03-08 Thread Craig
On Sat, 8 Mar 2014 20:22:06 -0800 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: What was really great was that the tech found so little else that needed attention. A very minor ATF leak on a cooler line. Otherwise, solid and dry, with slight wear on half a bushing. Compared to the other cars that hit

[MBZ] airplane content

2014-03-08 Thread Rick Hawkins Java
this is odd http://onlineathens.com/national-news/2014-03-08/skydiver-pilot-treated-after-midair-accident i guess that's a cessna 170 it must just be some crazy ground loop with the parachutist thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To