Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
How about a mittelhand drive? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2708523/The-power-three-Rare-Ferrari-driver-sits-middle-three-seats-one-valuable-cars-sold-goes-hammer-34-MILLION.html \` > A Deutsche-Hand Drive? > --FT > > > On 10/1/16 11:29

Re: [MBZ] Stupid buyers

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You could have been a diplomat. I'd have blown up at such an irksome jerk. On Oct 1, 2016 11:28 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's exactly right. For no more than I got for it, I should have just > kept it > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 1, 2016,

Re: [MBZ] Joke du jour

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Did anyone watch SNL tonight? The opening skit with Alec Baldwin playing Trump and Kate McKinnon playing Hillary was just about price list. I almost wee weed my pants. On Oct 1, 2016 9:47 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > The undying respect of all us'n. > > Floyd

Re: [MBZ] I smoked opium and had a dream

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He had to recoup the cost of taking all those photographs. On Oct 1, 2016 9:31 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5807308129.html > > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] Smart car for the man who doesn't want to be seen in a Smart.

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I test drove a Chevy Spark today. Excellent car!! Drove and handled just like a normal car with plenty of pickup and room for four adults, two of whom should be elfin. On Oct 1, 2016 9:09 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: Ugh. How'd that happen?

Re: [MBZ] Here comes Matthew

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Could really mess up the MLB playoffs. On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 12:00 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Damage to DC could be significant, damage to the country could be mitigated > > --FT > > > On 10/1/16 11:58 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Making a

Re: [MBZ] Here comes Matthew

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I lived through Hazel on McMahan Island, Maine. Wind gusts in the 5os and trees down everywhere. That was a memorable family vacation. We nearly lost our border collie. Icy cold water. Seals and sea urchins. Sailing. Took the train up from NYC to Boothbay Harbor. On Oct 1, 2016 5:43 PM,

Re: [MBZ] '52 Bentley on BAT

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Unless we get a Zica infestation that shrinks heads severely. On Oct 1, 2016 7:37 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > That'll turn heads even in DC, the land of inflated heads. > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> October 1, 2016 at

Re: [MBZ] Stupid buyers

2016-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That's exactly right. For no more than I got for it, I should have just kept it Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 1, 2016, at 10:08 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > All for a probably $1200-$1500 deal. Some folks are a holes. > > Rick > Sent from my BlackBerry

Re: [MBZ] Stupid buyers

2016-10-01 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
All for a probably $1200-$1500 deal. Some folks are a holes.   Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10‎ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] The pics tell you everything and call with any

2016-10-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The pics are perfectly clear... apparently... Or.. I need to apply for a blind pension come Monday... Least they could do is actually post pics so we could pick it to death.. ha. On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 6:47 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Stupid buyers

2016-10-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
What did your bill of sale say? Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes October 1, 2016 at 9:16 PM I have not had a chance to tell the tale of the selling of my ML which I immediately regretted due to selling it way way way too cheap. Anyway this guy bugs the crap out of

[MBZ] Stupid buyers

2016-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have not had a chance to tell the tale of the selling of my ML which I immediately regretted due to selling it way way way too cheap. Anyway this guy bugs the crap out of me wanting to look at it. I talk to him on the phone and answer his questions. He wanted to know if it had 2 sets of keys

Re: [MBZ] Joke du jour

2016-10-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The undying respect of all us'n. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes October 1, 2016 at 8:12 PM What do I win? --FT Floyd Thursby via Mercedes October 1, 2016 at 6:59 PM The Mob has a code of honor --FT Curley McLain

[MBZ] The pics tell you everything and call with any

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5799837195.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] some people should be barred from using the internets

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5806103091.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of OT Rollers and Bentleys

2016-10-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
When I was there in the 60s, There was still quite a bit of social and economic fallout. Other than the royals, most people had pretty limited means. I lived with a family with 6 other kids. It was what we'd call a 2 BR townhouse. I slept in the LR. It was maybe 9 x 12. There was a couch

[MBZ] It has a few tasteful modifications such as Muffler Delete,

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
OMG HELP HELP EYE BLEACH EYE BLEACH This is what happens when you take LSD and post on CL https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5803210696.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 240D

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Down by Savannah --FT On 10/1/16 9:29 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Oh ok I see it. Thanks. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Oct 1, 2016 9:23 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5790100776.html

[MBZ] I smoked opium and had a dream

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5807308129.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 240D

2016-10-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Oh ok I see it. Thanks. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Oct 1, 2016 9:23 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5790100776.html > > --FT > > > On 10/1/16 9:19 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > >> Too bad it's

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 240D

2016-10-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes,4,speed would be better. Where,was,that one? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Oct 1, 2016 9:16 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > Go for it or you will have no respect for yourself in the morning. That > 4spd I posted the other day might

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 240D

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5790100776.html --FT On 10/1/16 9:19 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: Too bad it's an automatic Sent from my iPhone On Oct 1, 2016, at 9:15 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Tempting as I have been lusting in my heart for

Re: [MBZ] New Klebmobile

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I kinda like the van for some reason, puts you closer to the action in case of an intimate encounter. --FT On 10/1/16 9:18 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: A guy who lived about 3 miles down the road from me had one sort of like this, but I believe it was on a pickup chassis, not a van.

Re: [MBZ] New Klebmobile

2016-10-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
A guy who lived about 3 miles down the road from me had one sort of like this, but I believe it was on a pickup chassis, not a van. http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g54/bad91gmc/Ford-Econoline-E-350-2_zps72e6fe7d.jpg

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 240D

2016-10-01 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Too bad it's an automatic Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 1, 2016, at 9:15 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Tempting as I have been lusting in my heart for another 240D. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD > 1990 300D > Wickford RI > > On Oct 1, 2016 8:45 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 240D

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Go for it or you will have no respect for yourself in the morning. That 4spd I posted the other day might be more fun though. --FT On 10/1/16 9:15 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Tempting as I have been lusting in my heart for another 240D. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 240D

2016-10-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Tempting as I have been lusting in my heart for another 240D. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Oct 1, 2016 8:45 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" wrote: > Not, etc. > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Joke du jour

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
What do I win? --FT On 10/1/16 9:09 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Ding ding ding!We have a weiner! I'll call that close enough! The answer was that the mob has ethics. (The business model is the same! The punishments are the same.) Honorable mention to both Fred and

Re: [MBZ] Smart car for the man who doesn't want to be seen in a Smart.

2016-10-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Ugh. How'd that happen? https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/5f/56/9f/5f569ffb03be2206b5d4e91ee31ff5a1.jpg > On October 1, 2016 at 9:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Is that a new postage stamp? ___

Re: [MBZ] Joke du jour

2016-10-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Ding ding ding!We have a weiner! I'll call that close enough! The answer was that the mob has ethics. (The business model is the same! The punishments are the same.) Honorable mention to both Fred and Andrew. Well Done! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] New Klebmobile

2016-10-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
http://oppositelock.kinja.com/ford-f350-centurion-1657847783 http://www.2040-cars.com/Ford/E-Series-Van/1988-e350-f350-ford-dually-centurian-dreamer-conversion-1-ton-truck-sleeper-cab-419697/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Smart car for the man who doesn't want to be seen in a Smart.

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Is that a new postage stamp? --FT On 10/1/16 9:00 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQBF7Arp_PrVnUNBKbb4GGBh0XVAYWrGlo6gB47kzkm3iYxQJecLVWaMRk ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Smart car for the man who doesn't want to be seen in a Smart.

2016-10-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQBF7Arp_PrVnUNBKbb4GGBh0XVAYWrGlo6gB47kzkm3iYxQJecLVWaMRk ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of OT Rollers and Bentleys

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I made some good friends in England when the companies I worked for had offices there. Wife and daughter and I went over for a visit a few years later, stayed with some of them here and there. One lived in London proper, in this area that had all these townhouse kind of things, all attached.

[MBZ] Fw: 240D

2016-10-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
NOT Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 01 October 2016 22:21 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 240D fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

[MBZ] Fw: 240D

2016-10-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Not, etc. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 01 October 2016 22:21 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 240D fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of OT Rollers and Bentleys

2016-10-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yeah, the wife was watching that. She’s a Father Brown fan. I really like these shows, not so much for the content but the historical perspective. I knew little or nothing about the UK from the end of WWII to maybe the 60s-70s, and have found them pretty fascinating for their treatment of

[MBZ] Speaking of OT Rollers and Bentleys

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Father Brown tonight on the Propaganda Broadcasting System has a story around a crash and murduhh, featuring a number of old cars doing a hill climb. -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] New Klebmobile

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Wasn't there one like that someone posted before? Or did I see one around here? I vaguely recall a brown one, maybe with a camper arrangement on it or something. --FT On 10/1/16 8:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/5739641513.html D

[MBZ] New Klebmobile

2016-10-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/5739641513.html D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Joke du jour

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The Mob has a code of honor --FT On 10/1/16 7:49 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Get your entries in folks. So far, only four. One is close, but nobody has nailed it. October 1, 2016 at 7:29 AM Riddle, actually. But when you get it, you will laugh. What is the difference

Re: [MBZ] Joke du jour

2016-10-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Get your entries in folks. So far, only four. One is close, but nobody has nailed it. October 1, 2016 at 7:29 AM Riddle, actually. But when you get it, you will laugh. What is the difference between the mob and the clinton foundation? I await your answers

Re: [MBZ] '52 Bentley on BAT

2016-10-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
That'll turn heads even in DC, the land of inflated heads. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes October 1, 2016 at 10:26 AM If someone in Alberta is willing to test drive this for me and then drive it down here to the D.C. area - assuming I win the auction -I will pay

Re: [MBZ] Here comes Matthew

2016-10-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
The path of this hurricane was beginning to seem like another one many years ago but I couldn't remember which one so I googled it. Sure enough, 1954!

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yeah I can relate. Although last winter sometime I pulled out my tux, which replaced the original I bought at Keezers of Harvard Square in Cambridge (which was actually in Central Square) about 33 or 34 years ago. The original is too tight even with the adjustable waist opened up a bit, the

Re: [MBZ] Polei takes a rest

2016-10-01 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
If it's bad enough to clog the in-tank filter (strainer) you'll need to drain the tank. Clean/replace that strainer, and maybe clean the tank. I got a load of very wet fuel about 10 years ago and it rusted up the inside of the tank (300SD) with symptoms like yours. I had to pressure-wash the

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
My thoughts, too. In a tux, of course, though I'd hafta rent one now. My civvie one and my AF formal uniform (mess dress) a bit "tight" at waist now. ;<) W - Original Message - From: "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Floyd

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Lighten up bro. I was conversing in a jocular vein. On Oct 1, 2016 3:23 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > On Sat, 1 Oct 2016 11:29:46 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > People: This mog has NOTHING in common with my beloved Silver

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 1 Oct 2016 11:29:46 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > People: This mog has NOTHING in common with my beloved Silver Cloud. > Show some respect to the subject heading. Do you all have ADHD? Why on earth are YOU complaining?! You have done this

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Seriously, how awesome would it be to roll up to some fancy venue in a Mog? Belching dizzel smoke, the whole deal. --FT On 10/1/16 2:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I will dress up as the valet just so I can park my own car. On Oct 1, 2016 2:40 PM, "G Mann via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Don’t forget the Grey Poupon, too. D > On Oct 1, 2016, at 2:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I will dress up as the valet just so I can park my own car. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I will dress up as the valet just so I can park my own car. On Oct 1, 2016 2:40 PM, "G Mann via Mercedes" wrote: > Valet parking will be an issue as will entry and exit by your SWMBO in > a party dress > > Just saying... ;))) > > On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 8:57 AM,

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Valet parking will be an issue as will entry and exit by your SWMBO in a party dress Just saying... ;))) On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 8:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > OK - I'll admit that is plausible. > > On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 11:45 AM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] OT I am wondering about this

2016-10-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s actually a parafoil. They do this with backpack power units as well as the little “sit down’ setups that use larger Rotax engines. Dan > On Oct 1, 2016, at 12:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Guy says he built a "drone" capable of lifting 200lb, but

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: 97 E320 Electrical Issues

2016-10-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The biodegradable wiring insulation was present from the early 90s, about 91-92 I believe, through 1995. There might be some really early 86 models with it, but I’ve not heard of any. It’s also dependent on the chassis, too. I’ve never been too clear on the start point, but I do know they

Re: [MBZ] Joke du jour

2016-10-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Hookers and blow in Vegas? Ohh.. wait... Bill would be there mo ricki tic... The body count? Mob scores slightly higher... In the Mob, you get "Made" In the Clinton Foundation you get "laid" ? [see body count above.] [note to Andrew did you mean "Owe" not "Own"?] On Sat, Oct 1, 2016

Re: [MBZ] Joke du jour

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My answer was funnier but also scarier. On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 12:42 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > None! > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > > From: Mercedes on behalf of Curley

Re: [MBZ] Joke du jour

2016-10-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
None! Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: 01 October 2016 12:29 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain Subject: [MBZ] Joke du jour

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: 97 E320 Electrical Issues

2016-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No it is not Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 1, 2016, at 11:21 AM, Bob via Mercedes wrote: > > Can anybody answer me on what cars had the biodegradeable wirings ..is > the 97 E320 one of them. If not has anyone had this car with electrical > problems ?? > > Bob >

[MBZ] Subject: Re: 97 E320 Electrical Issues

2016-10-01 Thread Bob via Mercedes
Can anybody answer me on what cars had the biodegradeable wirings ..is the 97 E320 one of them. If not has anyone had this car with electrical problems ?? Bob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] OT I am wondering about this

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Guy says he built a "drone" capable of lifting 200lb, but then I see 200lb of counterweights attached to the whole affair which seem to move down as the arrangement moves up. I like the noises and all, it looks and sounds dangerous as hell which is compelling, but something about it looks a

Re: [MBZ] Here comes Matthew

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Damage to DC could be significant, damage to the country could be mitigated --FT On 10/1/16 11:58 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Making a beeline straight into D.C.. Oh the humility! On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 11:44 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Looks

Re: [MBZ] '52 Bentley on BAT

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
We'll get you organized soon enough --FT On 10/1/16 11:56 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: /And the idea of $12k for a "sorting" is a bit stiff./ Remember those are Canadian dollars, equivalent to about $US 2500. Am I the only one who is FED UP with the adoption of pommie terms such as

Re: [MBZ] Here comes Matthew

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Making a beeline straight into D.C.. Oh the humility! On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 11:44 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks like we'll be passing on this one, I hope. > > Dan checking the generator today > > > On Oct 1, 2016, at 11:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OK - I'll admit that is plausible. On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 11:45 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On October 1, 2016 at 11:29 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > > People: This mog has NOTHING in common with my beloved

Re: [MBZ] '52 Bentley on BAT

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
*And the idea of $12k for a "sorting" is a bit stiff.* Remember those are Canadian dollars, equivalent to about $US 2500. Am I the only one who is FED UP with the adoption of pommie terms such as "sorting"? On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 11:43 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Here comes Matthew

2016-10-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Looks like we'll be passing on this one, I hope. Dan checking the generator today > On Oct 1, 2016, at 11:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Keeping an eye on this one. On Oct 4 last year we got 2ft of rain but not > much wind! Not again this year? > >

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 1, 2016 at 11:29 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > People: This mog has NOTHING in common with my beloved Silver Cloud. The Mog's paint color is a 50/50 mix of Grey Poupon and French's Yellow Mustard, doesn't that count for anything?

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
A Deutsche-Hand Drive? --FT On 10/1/16 11:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: People: This mog has NOTHING in common with my beloved Silver Cloud. Show some respect to the subject heading. Do you all have ADHD? On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 10:22 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] '52 Bentley on BAT

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Wonder what the reserve is (did I miss it on there?). That would be a cool car, but alas I think not for you Andrew. And the idea of $12k for a "sorting" is a bit stiff. "A $12k sorting that included a full fluid change, radiator and thermostat replacement, and suspension work was just

Re: [MBZ] Here comes Matthew

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Keeping an eye on this one. On Oct 4 last year we got 2ft of rain but not much wind! Not again this year? http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/145144.shtml?5day#contents --FT On 10/1/16 10:15 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Looks like it's heading up the coast.

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
People: This mog has NOTHING in common with my beloved Silver Cloud. Show some respect to the subject heading. Do you all have ADHD? On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 10:22 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks like it is missing a few levers. Needs 6 or 8 more. > > I

Re: [MBZ] Here comes Matthew

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Still highly speculative. Could just as easily head out to sea and crash into the British isles. On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 10:15 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks like it's heading up the coast. > > http://news.sky.com/story/jamaicans-take-shelter-over- >

Re: [MBZ] Joke du jour

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Trump doesn't own any $$ to the Clinton Foundation? On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 8:29 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Riddle, actually. But when you get it, you will laugh. > > > What is the difference between the mob and the clinton foundation? > > I await your

[MBZ] '52 Bentley on BAT

2016-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If someone in Alberta is willing to test drive this for me and then drive it down here to the D.C. area - assuming I win the auction -I will pay their travel expenses and send that person back to Canada with TWO jars of this year's soon-to-be-award-winning jalapeno pepper jelly.

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks like it is missing a few levers. Needs 6 or 8 more. I would love that thing. i wonder if he imported it from Japan though it has LHD. Do they even make RHD mogs? --FT On 10/1/16 8:46 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: That un's too nice to put to work! It is museum quality

Re: [MBZ] OT: cheap Coleman trinket for Curt

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Is there a waiting period and background check to buy those? --FT On 9/30/16 7:55 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: https://www.walmart.com/ip/13848616 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] Here comes Matthew

2016-10-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Looks like it's heading up the coast. http://news.sky.com/story/jamaicans-take-shelter-over-category-4-hurricane-matthew-10600628 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___

Re: [MBZ] Heading to Galveston

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
What's to do? Two pairs of shorts, a few t-shirts, your sandals, and black knee socks, yer good ta go. -_FT On 10/1/16 9:42 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yep. Forgot to mention plan was to leave at 6am. Since swmbo waits till the last minute to do everything we were up till

Re: [MBZ] Heading to Galveston

2016-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yep. Forgot to mention plan was to leave at 6am. Since swmbo waits till the last minute to do everything we were up till 2am. Just now leaving. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 1, 2016, at 8:34 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is that cruise on Norovirus Cruise

Re: [MBZ] Polei takes a rest

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Tighten up that power! But are you getting 40mpg on (FREE!) waste oil? --FT On 10/1/16 8:56 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Classic symptoms of a clogged fuel filter -- you loose power at speed first! Change the filters before getting too concerned, and get some algicide in the

Re: [MBZ] Heading to Galveston

2016-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Is that cruise on Norovirus Cruise Lines? --FT On 10/1/16 9:30 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I'm driving down to Galveston to get on a cruise. Going to drive my 325k mile 97 E300 down since the 10 year newer R320 is torn apart in the middle of a 3 hour (so far) alternator

[MBZ] Heading to Galveston

2016-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I'm driving down to Galveston to get on a cruise. Going to drive my 325k mile 97 E300 down since the 10 year newer R320 is torn apart in the middle of a 3 hour (so far) alternator replacement. At least if this thing breaks down surely I can fix it along the way. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
A LHD Japanese Unimog? Or do they all have Kanji writing on the dash? Mitch. > On October 1, 2016 at 8:36 AM Robert Massmann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I like this one more! > > http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-mercedes-benz-unimog-42720/

Re: [MBZ] Polei takes a rest

2016-10-01 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Classic symptoms of a clogged fuel filter -- you loose power at speed first! Change the filters before getting too concerned, and get some algicide in the tank pronto. The second 300D had this issue, the PO was using some custom mix of bio, diesel, and waste oil. Fuel gauge acted funny

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
That un's too nice to put to work! It is museum quality drrolworthy. (drooling) Still, I'd rather have one that shows a few battle scars. Robert Massmann via Mercedes October 1, 2016 at 7:36 AM I like this one more!

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

2016-10-01 Thread Robert Massmann via Mercedes
I like this one more! http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-mercedes-benz-unimog-42720/ Bob Massmann 95 E300D 447,800 miles -Original Message- From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2016 10:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel

[MBZ] Joke du jour

2016-10-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Riddle, actually. But when you get it, you will laugh. What is the difference between the mob and the clinton foundation? I await your answers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Polei takes a rest

2016-10-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
#1: What Jim and Mitch said. Plus add agicide to the tank. Algicide such as Biobor can be found at marine stores or truckstops. Another symptom of plugged fuel filters in an SDL is premature downshifting when going up a grade. Also, veg oil congeals (polymerizes) in the tank when it sits

Re: [MBZ] Polei takes a rest

2016-10-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The top speed in my 300SD went down when I had an algae bloom in my tank and plugged the clear pre-filter. I could leave home with a fine running car, notice a power drop on the way home from town, and be unable to drive more than 30mph by the time I got home. Swap your fuel filters. If it

Re: [MBZ] Polei takes a rest

2016-10-01 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
An SDL is no slouch, and slipping trannies are hard to mistake. Your fuel system is probably crapped up. BioD scrapes loose all kinds of crud. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change