[MBZ] Madeline attacks Kapoho

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Re: [MBZ] I blame Poos

AS long as I do not use them while driving I can have siren and lights to use only at car show or while parked there. That will be a far stretch down the road at this point. Have to work on paint, body rust, engine bay filth, wiring issues in the cabin, sorting through the many bins of parts,

Re: [MBZ] I Have Donald's New Truck Right Here ANaEnSlxgY

Zombie survival machine. May be able to make all of 7mpg. clay > On Aug 31, 2016, at 8:52 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder if driving this thing would make cops hesitate before stopping you > for speeding or whatever? Also, what kind of mpg do you

[MBZ] Hurricane closures

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Re: [MBZ] I blame Poos

Congrats! Hope it turns out well. Will the local powers that be let you have real flashy blue lights? clay via Mercedes August 31, 2016 at 11:02 PM Ever since Poos got his W126, I have been having an itch. Today it got scratched. This weekend I pick up a

Re: [MBZ] I blame Poos

Speaking of Poos, what is the Hermine situation in the greater Tampa area? Forecast track has it likely to pass over my vast estate. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Sep 1, 2016, at 12:02 AM, clay via Mercedes wrote: Ever since Poos got his W126, I have been having an

Re: [MBZ] OT Trucks

> > > Curley wrote: > > > > > > ...then when I got beside him I stomped the pedal, the back > > > 2 barrels of the 392 opened up, the front end of the old 1500 > > > rose up 3-4 inches and we accelerated pretty fast for a truck > > > going uphill. > > Don wrote: > > > >

[MBZ] I blame Poos

Ever since Poos got his W126, I have been having an itch. Today it got scratched. This weekend I pick up a project W126 — 1986 300SDL Got it for a K’leb price and will be turning it into a pseudo Polizie cruiser. Pix to come clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974

Re: [MBZ] I Have Donald's New Truck Right Here ANaEnSlxgY

I wonder if driving this thing would make cops hesitate before stopping you for speeding or whatever? Also, what kind of mpg do you suppose it gets? Gerry Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Will trade for guns. Tempting I have a super soaker with a range over > 30'. > > On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at

Re: [MBZ] I Have Donald's New Truck Right Here ANaEnSlxgY

Will trade for guns. Tempting I have a super soaker with a range over 30'. On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 9:00 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or take his clients' fees to the bank. LOL > > Dwight Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD > 1990 300D > Wickford RI > > On Aug 31, 2016

Re: [MBZ] This might not be a bad car

Yep Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 31, 2016, at 8:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > So the guy took the car as a $4k value. He got screwed. PO probably changed > out the seat covers with something cheap and got an Earl Scheib respray. > Might be worth

Re: [MBZ] This might not be a bad car

The covers look on, but maybe the pad under is missing that foam portion on the front Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 31, 2016, at 8:04 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Don't you have plenty of seats and covers for these cars? > > On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 8:22 PM,

Re: [MBZ] This might not be a bad car

So the guy took the car as a $4k value. He got screwed. PO probably changed out the seat covers with something cheap and got an Earl Scheib respray. Might be worth $2k or might be worth $500 depending on what's on the seats and under the paint. --FT On 8/31/16 8:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Priced high but looks nice

Yes you are right. In that series I think it would say turbo. My 124 2.5 turbo has spoiled ME even for driving my OM 617 turbo, which is,slow by comparison Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Aug 30, 2016 8:22 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] This might not be a bad car

Don't you have plenty of seats and covers for these cars? On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 8:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But something a little strange with the front seat covers. > > 1983 Gold Mercedes 300SD > http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5760062670.html >

Re: [MBZ] I Have Donald's New Truck Right Here ANaEnSlxgY

Or take his clients' fees to the bank. LOL Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Aug 31, 2016 8:13 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > bulletproof glass! > > DS could haul his defendants to court in it > > --FT > > > On 8/31/16 7:58 PM, Dan Penoff

[MBZ] This might not be a bad car

But something a little strange with the front seat covers. 1983 Gold Mercedes 300SD http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5760062670.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] I Have Donald's New Truck Right Here ANaEnSlxgY

bulletproof glass! DS could haul his defendants to court in it --FT On 8/31/16 7:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Just let me know if you want me to check it out for you, Donald: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5760233881.html

[MBZ] I Have Donald's New Truck Right Here ANaEnSlxgY

Just let me know if you want me to check it out for you, Donald: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5760233881.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Nice or no?

Fred was the king of 190D turbos. Here ALL cars rust away... 190Ds are fun but I don't think a Snook would fit well in one. IIRC he complained about a 124 being small. -Curt From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] Cool old 280S

And the adjustment procedure is critical as far as following the steps. We’ve had these discussions before, but most of the Zenith issues I encountered on other people’s cars were due to them “tinkering” with settings. The setup and adjustment procedure is very clear and methodical, and must

Re: [MBZ] 1987 BMW M6 for $32K??

There are several eighties/early nineties bimmers that are quite collectible but only few mercs. Only two mercs come to mind, cosworth 190 and w124 500E and those don't command nearly as much as an E30 M3! Bottom line, BMW made sexier cars at that time! People pay for sexy. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Cool old 280S

I don’t remember how good the mileage was. I just remember it didn’t bother me. When they were tuned correctly, it was powerful and responsive. When they were out of tune, not only was the mileage terrible, it drove poorly. It is analogous to an old carburetor car that is clogged up with

Re: [MBZ] 1987 BMW M6 for $32K??

The thing you are missing is that this is a highly collectible and rare BMW among BMW aficionados. Many of the models in this generation of 6 series are highly sought after. The 635csi (sharks) are highly sought after. ALL M cars are more desirable among BMW enthusiast than the non M

Re: [MBZ] Cool old 280S

I pulled 20mpg once with my 250S on the highway... Just stay out of the secondaries if possible. Syncing zeniths it's very easy, if you have the tools and some experience. Doesn't take long at all. Jaime On Wednesday, August 31, 2016, Jon Agne via Mercedes wrote: > My

Re: [MBZ] Great car for Mao AQqEn4Nwri

On Wed, 31 Aug 2016 12:53:55 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Am I gonna hafta put that code crap on all of my msgs henceforth? I have found that you have to put it on awhile, and then your ISP gets its act straightened out and you no longer have to add it. It is a

[MBZ] Test

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Re: [MBZ] Cool old 280S

My ’68 250S gets about 17 mpg (average driving, town and road) with Zenith’s. If I drive over 70-75 or around town only, it’s a little less. Once mine were set up properly, I’ve had no problems. Jon > On Aug 31, 2016, at 4:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Cool old 280S

IMO, the W115 coupes of that era are no-design cars of little visual appeal, unexciting performance, lack of interior comfort, and correspondingly limited collectibility. There are some who swoon over these cars but theirs is a small, inbred community. On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 3:59 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Cool old 280S

A pair of Zenith carbs, properly adjusted and balanced, will make a 250C pull stumps. "Normal" mileage in a 250C with properly set up carbs was in the low to mid teens. I don't think I ever got better than 14-15 mpg in my 1979 250C on the highway. Average was a little lower in the city. Dan

Re: [MBZ] Nice or no?

Don. I've had 3, 1987 2.,5 turbo cars and they do go quite well. only one left that has survived the tin worm. One to parts and one to Haiti. They also handle very well. (too bloody well for an olde fogey who should know better!) Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred.

Re: [MBZ] Nice or no?

I think Curt had one that rusted away? --FT On 8/31/16 2:38 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: I assume that is the same 2.5 Turbo that was in my 124 Diesel. If it is, I would think that would be a GREAT Car, plus since the 190 is smaller, it would be fast -- for a diesel anyway. I

Re: [MBZ] Cool old 280S

How wonderful was the mileage when the carbs WERE properly tuned? On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 2:41 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My old 250 ran great when the carbs were in tune. But, it got very > difficult to find somebody that could set them up right. When they

Re: [MBZ] 1987 BMW M6 for $32K??

Exclusive indeed. Never even heard of it. On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 2:38 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andy inquires: > > >‎Again, I must be missing >something. What's the deal? I >don't know of > any > >Mercedes 1987 model that could >command even one half this

Re: [MBZ] 1987 BMW M6 for $32K??

Andy inquires: >‎Again, I must be missing >something. What's the deal? I >don't know of any >Mercedes 1987 model that could >command even one half this price   This is the 1987 Mercedes Benz equivalent. ‎http://bringatrailer.com/2013/12/27/super-brick-1987-amg-hammer-6-0/ Very rare, very fast,

Re: [MBZ] Nice or no?

Mitch has (had) one‎, I have one, and Fred has (had) three. Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 Original Message From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 1:43 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Floyd Thursby Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice or no?

Re: [MBZ] Cool old 280S

My old 250 ran great when the carbs were in tune. But, it got very difficult to find somebody that could set them up right. When they were out of sync or tune or whatever the word is, the mileage was awful! Don Snook -Original Message- From: Curley McLain

Re: [MBZ] What a waste 70 250C

No one would seriously take on such a project for $2K. For some one who already owns a 250C daily driver it might be worth $1k as an in-home "parts warehouse". On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 2:35 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > For Free? Yea, I would take on the project for free! > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice or no?

I assume that is the same 2.5 Turbo that was in my 124 Diesel. If it is, I would think that would be a GREAT Car, plus since the 190 is smaller, it would be fast -- for a diesel anyway. I thought somebody in this group had one -- maybe I am going back too far. Don Snook -Original

Re: [MBZ] What a waste 70 250C

For Free? Yea, I would take on the project for free! Don Snook From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 1:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Donald Snook Subject: Re: [MBZ] What a waste 70 250C

Re: [MBZ] Cool old 280S

Larry has webers for it. Dan and Jaime love the Zeniths Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes August 31, 2016 at 1:31 PM Forget about it. You want the 280SE with EFI. Much better fuel delivery system. On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 12:46 PM, clay via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Cool old 280S

Forget about it. You want the 280SE with EFI. Much better fuel delivery system. On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 12:46 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > Paint the top white and then it all looks correct. > > clay > > > On Aug 31, 2016, at 9:19 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] What a waste 70 250C

Might be a genuinely decent project car if donated by the seller for free. On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 12:30 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have a special affinity for the old 250s. My first MB was a 71 250. I > like the looks of the coupe. But, this poor car

[MBZ] 1987 BMW M6 for $32K??

Again, I must be missing something. What's the deal? I don't know of any Mercedes 1987 model that could command even one half this price (560SL, with v. low miles perhaps). http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-bmw-m6-dinan-turbo/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] great post

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Re: [MBZ] OT Trucks

I have a nice 420 Cubic Inch Diesel International V8 that would drop right in that old truck... Hmmm.. classic IH ... Ride like a brick.. pull like a train... On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 8:20 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Curley wrote: > > "My favorite 454 story is

Re: [MBZ] Nice or no?

This is a very nice low mileage car, and quite desirable. I'd guess it'll sell for much more than $3k Jaime On Wednesday, August 31, 2016, Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/32985615 3k reserve. > mao > >

Re: [MBZ] Great car for Mao AQqEn4Nwri

Am I gonna hafta put that code crap on all of my msgs henceforth? Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "WILTON" Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 12:51 PM Subject:

[MBZ] Great car for Mao AQqEn4Nwri

- Original Message - From: WILTON To: mercedes list Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 12:36 PM Subject: Great car for MAO All of that; then they cut a big hole in da roof! Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Cool old 280S

Paint the top white and then it all looks correct. clay > On Aug 31, 2016, at 9:19 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm guessing the wheel covers aren't original since they are painted white. > > Looks like an interesting car. > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice or no?

looks pretty good to me. Disclosed the minor rust that some buffing would resolve. No sags, 20 foot paint, nice interior clay > On Aug 31, 2016, at 9:08 AM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/32985615 3k reserve. > mao > >

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

Now the guys sell it at the docks at Fishermans Terminal in Ballard. No need for a ferry, just snag an Uber. Bring a cooler clay > On Aug 31, 2016, at 8:55 AM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > clay wrote: >> ...Like the fish the mongers toss at the Pike Place

[MBZ] What a waste 70 250C

I have a special affinity for the old 250s. My first MB was a 71 250. I like the looks of the coupe. But, this poor car has been stored for decades. It doesn't run. Is that mold/mildew all over the interior? https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5751127084.html Don Snook

[MBZ] Cool old 280S

I'm guessing the wheel covers aren't original since they are painted white. Looks like an interesting car. https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5723866947.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Nice or no?

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Re: [MBZ] Great car for Mao or anyone else.

Watch it. Maybe it could be affordable. That is my car, totally... prior to a decade in ShiTown. ...except for alum wheels and 5-spd. I train to CA and then enjoy drive to IA for ya or with ya. You know I do decent delivery. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

Andrew wrote: > No worries. Boise is a YUGE D stronghold. Do members of the "YUGE D stronghold" wear holey undies? ... like people in SLC? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

clay wrote: > ...Like the fish the mongers toss at the Pike Place Market. I usta go to KBFI (boeing field) and ferry over to Poulsbo to purchase frozen at sea line-caught-alaska salmon. Nothing compares. I rode as "self-loadable-cargo" in lear35 in those days. Excellent memories! mao

Re: [MBZ] This is what meth does to one's brain

RB wrote: > Hey, well nourished folks everywhere are offended. Well nourished is good. Poor BMI is not. Poor BMI is probably factorial to the fundamental cost inaccessibility of healthcare (high price, poor care). Structural stress leading to joint replacement is also probable greater with poor

Re: [MBZ] OT Craiglist Ads

Donald Snook wrote: > It took about 1 minute to find craigslist ads that are pointless and terrible. These exhibit total lack of desire to sell these vehicle. "Honey, put these cars up for sale" ...later... "They didn"t sell." mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Priced high but looks nice

Is this non-turbo? I think in 81 they had both turbo and N/A. Since it just says Diesel does that mean it is N/A? I have never driven a 300D without turbo. I would guess its not as bad as a 240D. The last MB diesel I drove was my 124 Diesel (2.5 turbo) and from what I remember it was

Re: [MBZ] Priced high but looks nice

I wish I knew how many miles it has. The ad just says 80. I'm guessing that's 180K. Still looks nice. -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 7:22 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Priced high but looks nice

Re: [MBZ] OT Trucks

Curley wrote: "My favorite 454 story is how one was pulling an empty stock trailer up a long grade, with little or no muffler, grunting and groaning. (about 1995, so it was an 88 or 89 pickup) I was driving the 66 IH 1500 with probably 8000 lb of cargo up the same grade, passing him

[MBZ] Great car for Mao or anyone else.

1984 240D 5 speed, manual YuroLow Miles http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-mercedes-240d-euro/ Wish I could afford/justify it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Larry, you still here? Uh Oh! Oil ?

Maybe this? http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4093058/Valvoline_5W40_MST#Post4093058 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Trucks

> Donald wrote: > > Anybody know much about older Chevy Trucks? Oh yeah. > I found a 1995 3/4 2WD Extended Cab with the 454. Err - that's not old... Electronic fuel injection. Probably has the 4L80 transmission. > I know the gas mileage would be awful. Maybe 12-13 mpg - on the > highway.