Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

2015-11-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I think the book rate is more like 14 hours? If I were to pay someone, I'd budget at least $2k, and I'd find an independent mechanic who works on the "classics" because most dealers probably don't have anyone left who has been factory trained to work on these cars. I think you'll really just

Re: [MBZ] K'leb bring a trailer

2015-11-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
If it's been on the market for 3 weeks, his real price is a lot more than $250 and he's just taking bids, or it's some sort of scam. Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

2015-11-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Really depends on your goal. I would imagine a used dash in good shape is far less expensive than a new dash, but you'd need to check with Classic Center or MB Northlake to get an idea on prices for new. The risk with a used dash is condition: Is it just about to start cracking? If you can

[MBZ] If this were closer I would be all over it

2015-11-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Fire up that truck and trailer, Kaleb!! http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2419841-fs-1997-s600-black-black-rear-new-post.html#/forumsite/20548/topics/2419841?page=2 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

2015-11-05 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
So I should give this experienced mercedes mechanic the 1100 he is asking I guess. My guy here in LA doesn't even want the job. Easier money to be made I guess. What do you all think about installing a new vs used dash? On Nov 5, 2015 7:18 AM, "WILTON via Mercedes" wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Hitler was bound to come up

2015-11-05 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Thu, 5 Nov 2015 15:25:12 -0800 clay via Mercedes wrote: > www.jpfo.org/articles-assd02/hitler-and-co.htm > > clay ~ There is no question that handguns, rifles, shotguns, and "black guns" are valuable for personal defense, but what I am

[MBZ] Hitler was bound to come up

2015-11-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
www.jpfo.org/articles-assd02/hitler-and-co.htm clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV

Re: [MBZ] If this were closer I would be all over it

2015-11-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yea but it has a crappy paint job and carfax shows accident damage Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 5, 2015, at 4:48 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > You should just go get the thing, take it over to the stealer and let them > burp it then drive it home. > > --R

[MBZ] Prime example of people who should not work on cars

2015-11-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] If this were closer I would be all over it

2015-11-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The M120s have a reputation for being tough to bleed. That's one of the reasons why the dealer uses the vacuum fill when they flush and fill. For $1100 it worth more than that in parts. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 5, 2015, at 3:45 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Hitler was bound to come up

2015-11-05 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I would respectfully suggest that by the time the Jews were driven into the Warsaw Getto they along with all the German citizens had been stripped of arms. One of the first moves Hitler made was to "for the good of the people" confiscate all privately owned arms. Then incrementally, Jews were

Re: [MBZ] If this were closer I would be all over it

2015-11-05 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You should just go get the thing, take it over to the stealer and let them burp it then drive it home. --R On 11/5/15 5:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: The M120s have a reputation for being tough to bleed. That's one of the reasons why the dealer uses the vacuum fill when they flush

Re: [MBZ] If this were closer I would be all over it

2015-11-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I'm betting either it has air trapped in the cooling system OR it needs a head gasket / cracked head. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Nov 5, 2015 at 3:40 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What do you think the issue is with the car? > > --R > >

Re: [MBZ] Bumster making the US poorer and weaker:

2015-11-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
The goodness of multiple guns is that you can take a new one out every day so you can see how each caliber shoots. One of each size or multiple guns per caliber. IT is just like having multiple versions of a Benz on hand clay On Nov 4, 2015, at 7:54 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] If this were closer I would be all over it

2015-11-05 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
What do you think the issue is with the car? --R On 11/5/15 3:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Fire up that truck and trailer, Kaleb!! http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2419841-fs-1997-s600-black-black-rear-new-post.html#/forumsite/20548/topics/2419841?page=2

Re: [MBZ] If this were closer I would be all over it

2015-11-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Judging from the worn driver's seat, it's been loved to death by a very large person. On Thu, Nov 5, 2015 at 3:45 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm betting either it has air trapped in the cooling system OR it needs a > head gasket / cracked head. > >

Re: [MBZ] Who needs a cheap imitation sawzall?

2015-11-05 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Same here - it's the only HF power tool that has lasted. On Thu, Nov 5, 2015 at 10:12 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I bought one a few years ago for $20 and despite my best efforts to kill > it, it keeps working for reasons completely unclear. Best $20 I have

[MBZ] This is a very very rare color combo on a 124, I may have to beat Jaime to it.

2015-11-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] wax and buffing

2015-11-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I got one from there that works fine. They have a few different models I think they are all about the same Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 5, 2015, at 9:05 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone have a suggestion on a cheap but reasonably durable buffer from

[MBZ] Who needs a cheap imitation sawzall?

2015-11-05 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
HF has a good sale on a sawzall type recip saw. You'll spend more money on a selection of good blades than the saw! HF Item number 61884 or 62370 or 65570. Use coupon code 86208239 That makes it 25 bucks. Yes, It has a cord. I recommend buying the lenox bimetal blades They start sharp,

Re: [MBZ] If this were closer I would be all over it

2015-11-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
More than one instance of damage? Heck, the headlights alone are worth $1000 in parts. Dan > On Nov 5, 2015, at 6:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yea but it has a crappy paint job and carfax shows accident damage > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov

Re: [MBZ] Prime example of people who should not work on cars

2015-11-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
What do you expect? It’s a crap class car. Dan > On Nov 5, 2015, at 6:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > 1997 Mercedes c280-not running > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5300884058.html > > via cPro Craigslist App > iOS:

Re: [MBZ] Prime example of people who should not work on cars

2015-11-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Idiot child. On Thu, Nov 5, 2015 at 8:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What do you expect? It’s a crap class car. > > Dan > > > > On Nov 5, 2015, at 6:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > 1997 Mercedes c280-not

Re: [MBZ] This is a very very rare color combo on a 124, I may have to beat Jaime to it.

2015-11-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Looks a like a nice green interior but cant tell about the exterior, other than the leaves are brown. On Thu, Nov 5, 2015 at 8:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/cto/5298332680.html > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] If this were closer I would be all over it

2015-11-05 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
What do you think the issue is with the car? --R v12 gasser Post 126 car crummy materials, fit and finished Plus other problems ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] wax and buffing

2015-11-05 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Anyone have a suggestion on a cheap but reasonably durable buffer from HF? I need to get the oxidation off and wax on the 240D. I've always buffed it by hand, but i think i am ready for a Martha on this one. Do they have more than one model? What else do I need to order to go with it?

Re: [MBZ] Who needs a cheap imitation sawzall?

2015-11-05 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I bought one a few years ago for $20 and despite my best efforts to kill it, it keeps working for reasons completely unclear. Best $20 I have spent on a power tool.. --R On 11/5/15 10:33 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: HF has a good sale on a sawzall type recip saw. You'll spend more

Re: [MBZ] If this were closer I would be all over it

2015-11-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Not sure I just looked at it real quick. It's about 900 miles away from me. Somewhat interested. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 5, 2015, at 7:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > More than one instance of damage? > > Heck, the headlights alone are worth $1000 in

Re: [MBZ] Hitler was bound to come up

2015-11-05 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, 'remember them well. Wilton - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "G Mann" Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 7:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hitler was bound to come up

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

2015-11-05 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I obviously work cheap. I did mine for <$600 for parts + indie refer guy to replace hoses, evac and fill with R-12 I supplied. Find an indie, not a dealer. I think dealer wanted ~$2200 in '08. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes"