[MBZ] Craigs List Personal Ad

2014-04-30 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
A*N ACTUAL CRAIG'S LIST PERSONALS AD* *To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah night before last.* *Date: 2013-11-27, 1:43 am . E.S.T.* *I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I hand over,

Re: [MBZ] Beyond OT: Furniture cleaning question

2014-04-30 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/remove-cloudy-finish-dining-room-table-59044.html On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 9:55 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: I picked up a Brazilian rosewood (solid wood) coffee table that needed some work (water marks, streaks but thankfully no deep

Re: [MBZ] Beyond OT: Furniture cleaning question

2014-04-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Thanks, Mitch. The residue isn't wax but excessive orange oil furniture polish. I had some luck using warm water with a little dish detergent, applied with wrung out rag and then wiped dry. On Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 5:51 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel marme...@gmail.comwrote:

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should buy this

2014-04-30 Thread Rich Thomas
You could start a church and haul your flock around. --R On 4/29/14 10:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://pueblo.craigslist.org/cto/4446867950.html -- Sent from cPRO for iPhone, iPod and iPad Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Beyond OT: Furniture cleaning question

2014-04-30 Thread Rich Thomas
I told him all that last week but apparently his internets is broken or something and he did not get the fowunwun --R On 4/30/14 5:51 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel wrote: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/remove-cloudy-finish-dining-room-table-59044.html On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 9:55 AM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should buy this

2014-04-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
100,000 miles on the tires?? On Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 8:59 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: You could start a church and haul your flock around. --R On 4/29/14 10:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://pueblo.craigslist.org/cto/4446867950.html -- Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should buy this

2014-04-30 Thread Mitch Haley
Andrew Strasfogel wrote: 100,000 miles on the tires?? Says 10,000 miles now. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should buy this

2014-04-30 Thread Dwight Giles
Sure would make a nice parts hauler for car shows swap meets. On Apr 30, 2014 8:59 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: You could start a church and haul your flock around. --R On 4/29/14 10:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Craigs List Personal Ad

2014-04-30 Thread WILTON
A fantastic ATTABOY! Semper Fi, indeed! Wilton - Original Message - From: arche...@embarqmail.com To: undisclosed-recipients: Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 5:53 AM Subject: [MBZ] Craigs List Personal Ad A*N ACTUAL CRAIG'S LIST PERSONALS AD* *To the Guy Who Tried to

Re: [MBZ] Beyond OT: Furniture cleaning question

2014-04-30 Thread Craig
On Wed, 30 Apr 2014 09:00:50 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I told him all that last week but apparently his internets is broken or something and he did not get the fowunwun You sure did! In fact, you said, Turpentine on a rag, outside. Wipe it down, scrub

[MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread Randy Bennell
Are all the old MB's purring along, or have we lost some members? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread Frederick Moir
Randy, et al. My 300TD is now the proud owner of a refurbished drive shaft assembly, new rubber bits and bearings. (It's about time, I've only had the parts 2 years!!) The disks were getting ragged and the center mount was torn free with a crunchy bearing. It is difficult to type whilst under

[MBZ] Soliciting opinions

2014-04-30 Thread G. M. Brown
Guys, A friend asked me for my opinion on the following, but I'm not that familiar with gas models or models this new, so I'm soliciting any useful knowledge from the list: 1998 C280 Sport 130,000 miles Silver with Black interior with Black fiber trim 18 motegi racing rims Good Tires (

Re: [MBZ] Soliciting opinions

2014-04-30 Thread Randy Bennell
Will ride like a buckboard. Look for E class instead. On 30/04/2014 3:11 PM, G. M. Brown wrote: Guys, A friend asked me for my opinion on the following, but I'm not that familiar with gas models or models this new, so I'm soliciting any useful knowledge from the list: 1998 C280 Sport

Re: [MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
I was driving my '83 300D beater through Crystal RIver which is a short distance from the outer edge of the tidal swamp that makes up the coast of this part of north central Florida when some big sea bird (probably a pelican) dumped a huge load of white feces on the hood. I was on the way

Re: [MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread Curt Raymond
Actually my fleet has been chugging along nicely. The '84 190D has responded well to some highway flogging. You might remember I had some complaints about cold starts on it, after making the run to work a couple times and once to have breakfast with Fred its much improved. I order some diesel

Re: [MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread Randy Bennell
I feel your pain in regard to the bird issue. I had a similar scenario with my car a while back. My paint is not oxidized but it is apparently enamel without clear coat. The spot is still visible after washing etc. I have not tried to rub it out with some compound but that may help so I do

Re: [MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread Randy Bennell
I have discovered that part of the issue is that the mail is going to the spam box. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Soliciting opinions

2014-04-30 Thread Dan Penoff
C class stands for crap class, right? Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 30, 2014, at 4:17 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Will ride like a buckboard. Look for E class instead. On 30/04/2014 3:11 PM, G. M. Brown wrote: Guys, A friend asked me for my opinion on the

Re: [MBZ] Soliciting opinions

2014-04-30 Thread Mitch Haley
I tend to shy away from modded cars unless 1. I'd want to do those mods after I bought one. 2. I know exactly how the car was treated. Sometimes little upgrades are just their way of giving a present to their beloved car, and sometimes it's an indication that the owner would rather 'upgrade'

Re: [MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread WILTON
ATTABOY! Wilt - Original Message - From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 3:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Quiet List? Randy, et al. My 300TD is now the proud owner of a refurbished drive shaft

Re: [MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread WILTON
My '87 300D is purring nicely, and Tim Crone has the '91 locked-up 350SDL awaiting transplant. Wilt - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 2:42 PM Subject: [MBZ] Quiet List?

Re: [MBZ] Soliciting opinions

2014-04-30 Thread WILTON
And some of it proves he's a fool. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Soliciting opinions I tend to shy away from modded cars unless 1. I'd

Re: [MBZ] Building question

2014-04-30 Thread Fmiser
Rich Thomas wrote: Deck screws if you must Curt wrote: I've been using Scorpion brand square drive deck screws, way better than trying to drive phillips head... I much prefer Torx over square, hex, or phillips when dealing with high torque. Much more of the torque goes into turning

Re: [MBZ] Building question

2014-04-30 Thread Randy Bennell
On 30/04/2014 5:28 PM, Fmiser wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: Deck screws if you must Curt wrote: I've been using Scorpion brand square drive deck screws, way better than trying to drive phillips head... I much prefer Torx over square, hex, or phillips when dealing with high torque. Much more of

[MBZ] ElectroBenz

2014-04-30 Thread Rich Thomas
http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/30/mercedes-b-class-electric --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Building question

2014-04-30 Thread Dan Penoff
Menards is in Canadia? Or is this from your forays south of the border? Dan former Menards shopper On Apr 30, 2014, at 6:35 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 30/04/2014 5:28 PM, Fmiser wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: Deck screws if you must Curt wrote: I've been using

Re: [MBZ] Soliciting opinions

2014-04-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Seems very high to me Sent from my iPhone On Apr 30, 2014, at 3:11 PM, G. M. Brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: Guys, A friend asked me for my opinion on the following, but I'm not that familiar with gas models or models this new, so I'm soliciting any useful knowledge from the list:

Re: [MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread Meade Dillon
The new belt on my '95 E300 still squeals on almost every start, and sometimes at low engine speed when loaded by a sharp turn. I'm considering cleaning it at the local car a wash. Engine on, hood up, spray off the accessory belts and pulleys with soapy water and then rinse. Any opinions on

Re: [MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread Scott Ritchey
The thought police are now running the asylum. You can lose your job or have your property confiscated if your thoughts or words are not politically correct (an oxymoron if there ever was one). George Orwell's prediction was just a few years early. Scott -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread Craig
On Wed, 30 Apr 2014 19:44:53 -0400 Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: The thought police are now running the asylum. You can lose your job or have your property confiscated if your thoughts or words are not politically correct (an oxymoron if there ever was one). George Orwell's

Re: [MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread Frederick Moir
Definitely  Double Un-Good!   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 7:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Quiet List? On Wed, 30 Apr 2014 19:44:53

Re: [MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread Frederick Moir
Wilton. Was the Attaboy for being quiet or for replying to the post? Thanks! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Soliciting opinions

2014-04-30 Thread Dwight Giles
A non mercedes mercedes. Skip it if your friend wants a real benz. A friend of mine who was born in germany called her c class of that era toyota with a hood star. On Apr 30, 2014 7:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Seems very high to me Sent from my iPhone On Apr 30,

Re: [MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread WILTON
Refurbishing the drive shaft. Wilt - Original Message - From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 8:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Quiet List? Wilton. Was the Attaboy for being quiet or for replying to the

Re: [MBZ] Quiet List?

2014-04-30 Thread OK Don
Our long bed, full sized F150 with 5.0 V8, trailer brakes, electric windows and door locks was $27,000 new. On Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 3:31 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: If we like it I'd consider buying a new Frontier, you can get them for around $25k which is nice and its all

[MBZ] Photos of vehicles seen in Mexico

2014-04-30 Thread OK Don
Three of the interesting vehicles I saw on our recent trip to Mexico City. (One is a Mercedes). http://1drv.ms/1kkcglR -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens! There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by