Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

I don't know why, but my 300D with Bundts rides a lot smoother on rough roads than my 240D with steel wheels. Less unsprung weight on the Bundts? Gerry ~~~ > > On Nov 16, 2016 3:27 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" < > > mercedes@okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] OT - rabble rouser

Funny how crooks wanna keep people from finding out about what they do. Prevent recordings, etc. ... gov offals keeping private servers, private foundations, to keep taxpayers in the dark and to route top secret materials to buddies who are enemies of the country. Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT - rabble rouser

> On November 16, 2016 at 8:15 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > And > his daddy squealing that the law about recordings needs to be changed > and twisting arms of the other fools over there. Funny how so many state officials think they can just pass a law against recording them, when

Re: [MBZ] Cheap m189

LOL. Might be interested if it had 1/2 the number of doors. On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 10:37 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew... its calling you. Aandreww... > > It needs you to refurb and restore it! > > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

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*Chacun a son gout.* On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 8:14 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I disagree. Butt ugly compared to classic painted hub caps. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD > 2005 E320 4 matic > Wickford RI > > On Nov 16, 2016 4:46 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mer

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

Fun to watch the old SNL clips. On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 5:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was thinking the same thing, but I believe you have it confused with > Shimmer: > > http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/shimmer-floor-wax/n8625?snl=1 > > > > On No

Re: [MBZ] Cheap m189

Andrew... its calling you. Aandreww... It needs you to refurb and restore it! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes November 16, 2016 at 9:31 PM Mercedes 300SE w112 LWB http://abilene.craigslist.org/cto/5853796387.html via cPro for Craigslist iO

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Re: [MBZ] OT - rabble rouser

Well we managed to knock him out of his Council Chairman role, and his political future is dead now (though he did get reelected last week, given he had no opposition). Daddy was expecting he would be the next mayor of NChuck, that ain't happening now as the black folks are not going to allow

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

I disagree. Butt ugly compared to classic painted hub caps. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Nov 16, 2016 4:46 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But they look so awesome when they are cleaned. > > On Nov 16, 2016 3:27 PM, "Curley M

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

Actually you can call 800-DIGSAFE and tell them you are doing some sort of construction and need to locate a line, they will send a guy out within a coupla days and it doesn't cost anything. That would be the easiest and most effective way to do it. They will mark your power, phone, water, gas

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

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Re: [MBZ] OT - rabble rouser

Uh huh. I'll keep watching... Timing IS everything, the council would be wise to use the time between now and the next election cycle to make this matter go so far away that they'll have some prayer of retaining their offices... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 16, 2

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

the guys who locate buried utilities can get you within -+ 2-3 feet of a buried cable. They may be more accurate now, but it also varies with the depth. If it is 6-12" underground, they should be right on. Mountain Man via Mercedes November 16, 2016 at 4:23 PM S

Re: [MBZ] refrigerant oil

Only get what you need, the PAG absorbs water like crazy, and with R214a makes hydrofluoric acid. 120 mL in the compressor if I remember correctly. You do NOT need to vent the system to replace the clutch or coil on the compressor if it's the same one in the 87 or 88. Peter __

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

You can get a voltage detector for maybe $15 or so, they can sense applied voltage some bit of distance away. You could energize the dead end and try to follow it in the wall, depending --R On 11/16/16 5:49 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Thats what I'd think but I'll be dammed if

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

Shortly after we moved into our home in 1981 we had a breaker trip and a lot of the lights went inoperative. Re-setting the breaker did not help as it just tripped again. I started pulling apart wiring in boxes of items that did not work as close to the panel as I could determine and testing to

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

Thats what I'd think but I'll be dammed if I can figure out where it goes. -Curt From: Randy Bennell To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness On 16/11/2016 4:41 PM, Curt Raymo

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

RB wrote: > If it is underground and not live, then I would try a metal detector. The > success of that might depend upon how much other stuff is underground to > intefere. Yes, underground and not live. This a barn on the property that is wired with outlets and lights but the connection to live

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

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Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

On 16/11/2016 4:41 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Actually that reminds me. I've got an outlet in the kitchen that doesn't work. It was working and then one day just quit. No power to the leads coming into the box. No breakers tripped and I can't find the wire that feeds the box... All th

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

Actually that reminds me. I've got an outlet in the kitchen that doesn't work. It was working and then one day just quit. No power to the leads coming into the box. No breakers tripped and I can't find the wire that feeds the box... All the other boxes in the house have a wire coming out of them

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

On 16/11/2016 4:23 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Someone? - electricity is nice but is there a way to find the other end of a wire used to conduct electricity when that wire is buried in the ground? One end of the wire is visible but the other end is not visible. Is there a way to find t

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

I was thinking the same thing, but I believe you have it confused with Shimmer: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/shimmer-floor-wax/n8625?snl=1 > On Nov 16, 2016, at 3:34 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > And a dessert topping too! > > --FT > > > On 11/16/16 3:18 PM, D

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

Someone? - electricity is nice but is there a way to find the other end of a wire used to conduct electricity when that wire is buried in the ground? One end of the wire is visible but the other end is not visible. Is there a way to find the other end? If this question sounds familiar... it is.

Re: [MBZ] Take this you bottom feeders

So declasse. Had to borrow its Engine from the plebeian Mercedes line of proletarian cars. On Nov 16, 2016 4:16 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > Boy its ugly from behind. Looks good from the front though. > -Curt > > From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

But they look so awesome when they are cleaned. On Nov 16, 2016 3:27 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > -1 Steel wheels with chrome color matched hubcaps are stronger, cheaper, > better. Bundts are a bloody nightmare to clean or paint. > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Take this you bottom feeders

Boy its ugly from behind. Looks good from the front though. -Curt From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Floyd Thursby Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 3:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] Take this you bottom feeders http://jalopnik.com/the-mercedes-maybach-s-650-c

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

One of the lantern guys I know uses it to soften the leather pump cups. He says the lanolin is the best thing ever... -Curt From: Dan--- via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: "d...@penoff.com" Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 3:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

Re: [MBZ] Take this you bottom feeders

On 16/11/2016 2:31 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: http://jalopnik.com/the-mercedes-maybach-s-650-cabriolet-is-a-hilariously-e-1789026862 but . . . . it did not say anything about a diesel engine. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arc

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

And a dessert topping too! --FT On 11/16/16 3:18 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: And it looks like it softens hands, too! Dan Sent from my iPad On Nov 16, 2016, at 2:36 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Dan inquires: ‎Fluid filmed? Is this for the >undercarriage? Yup.‎ It is a rust

[MBZ] Take this you bottom feeders

http://jalopnik.com/the-mercedes-maybach-s-650-cabriolet-is-a-hilariously-e-1789026862 -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

-1 Steel wheels with chrome color matched hubcaps are stronger, cheaper, better. Bundts are a bloody nightmare to clean or paint. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes November 16, 2016 at 12:37 PM Au contraire. Since they predated the bundt wheels, hubcaps are passé a

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

English underseal. Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curt Raymond via Mercedes Sent: 16 November 2016 14:57 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curt Raymond Subject: Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun Supposed to be good stuff. I'm

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

And it looks like it softens hands, too! Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 16, 2016, at 2:36 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan inquires: > >> ‎Fluid filmed? Is this for the >undercarriage? > > Yup.‎ It is a rust preventative. Unless you plan on being a Hoosier, or > Cheesehead aga

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

Supposed to be good stuff. I'm thinking I ought to get it done on the Golf and Dodge which are both mostly rust free. Lots of places around here doing it now. My great uncle used to get under his cars and paint on used motor oil with a brush. He kept cars forever... -Curt From: Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

Jon writes: >‎I had the whole car sprayed in a very >nice “driver” job (against Dimitri’s >>wishes)  What were his wishes?  Concours quality? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chang

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

Dan inquires: >‎Fluid filmed? Is this for the >undercarriage? Yup.‎ It is a rust preventative. Unless you plan on being a Hoosier, or Cheesehead again soon, I don't think you would need it.  http://www.fluid-film.com/ ‎http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=146102 Rick __

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

Get Dimitri to sell you the steelies off the '78. Actually if you were really bold you'd get the alloys. I've got most, if not all, of a set of hubcaps. They'll want painting but you could get 'em color matched. -Curt From: Dwight Giles via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Dwi

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

Au contraire. Since they predated the bundt wheels, hubcaps are passé and LESS refined. They also look weird on modern cars such as the W123. On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 1:12 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Me too. The color-keyed aluminum wheel covers are so much more refined. > > Dan > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

Me too. The color-keyed aluminum wheel covers are so much more refined. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 16, 2016, at 1:11 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wish I had them. I personally find bundts ugly. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD > 2005 E320 4 matic > Wickford RI > > On No

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

Wish I had them. I personally find bundts ugly. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Nov 16, 2016 12:07 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What's with the old school déclassé hubcaps vs. standard issue alloys?? > > On Wed, Nov 16, 2016

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

The jacka$$ boys jack up the peekup and lower da cah. Makes a lot of sense Rick Knoble via Mercedes November 16, 2016 at 11:05 AM https://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/5875109741.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

$300 rolling Pahtz cah! Rick Knoble via Mercedes November 16, 2016 at 11:05 AM https://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/5875109741.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT but timely

That is kinda funny. A guy I know, Lonnie. who collects old Chinese stuff, went there with a bunch of his (pretty rare) old things. Their "expert" who was there knew absolutely nothing about any of it, though he was acting like he did. It was all a show for the show. So Lonnie proceeds to s

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

Slammed and stanced yo. Das sick yo. --FT On 11/16/16 12:05 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: https://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/5875109741.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT but timely

Charlston was one of the cities featured on Antiques Roadshow last night. I kept on hoping "Floyd" would show up with his 1784 post-colonial pewter rug beater, but then I realized I had no idea what he looked like. Sill, worth watching. On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 10:33 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

What's with the old school déclassé hubcaps vs. standard issue alloys?? On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 10:25 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Boy that '82 sure looks like a good deal... > -Curt > > From: Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc

[MBZ] WTF?

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Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

I run BioBor shortly after getting each car for the reasons you state. I also had good luck with the water-wetter the one time I tried it. My '84 190D would randomly run hot, I never could figure out why but the water wetter seemed to mitigate the issue somewhat. The thing about a lubrication ad

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

I've used RedLine in my diesels in a response to the change in OTR diesel formulation from some years ago. When I had my 82 300SD I used it in every tank. After nearly 150k, I had the injectors rebuilt. The Bosch diesel tech that rebuilt them said they were the cleanest injectors he had ever se

Re: [MBZ] OT - rabble rouser

On advice of counsel I respectfully decline to answer the question. Daddy was at the County Council meeting last night when Diane's article hit the interwebs. Someone had the courage to show it to him. I was watching him read it and he was Not A Happy Camper. His dumbass boy done step in it

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

John's 108 is glorious... I'm not a fan of additives, I follow the Marshall Booth attitude that if it ain't broke I don't gotta mess with it. I'll hit both cars with a shot of de-waterer here in the next couple weeks to be sure no water buildup from warm summer air is in the tank to freeze but o

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

In the past there were many crappy bubs (asian) whose base did not make good contact. you might try plan A first. (Replace the bubs) Meade Dillon via Mercedes November 16, 2016 at 9:42 AM Thanks all that have replied, I'll re-test with a bulb in place, and rep

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

Thanks all that have replied, I'll re-test with a bulb in place, and report back. The fixture itself is contractor-grade installed over 20 years ago, and looks great but the quality is lacking. I may see if I can replace the bulb sockets and wiring. -Max - Max Charleston SC On Tue,

[MBZ] OT - rabble rouser

Floyd, Did you or your cohort have any involvement in the latest woe for my neighbor? Heard a spot on "The Big Talker" this a.m. about a kickback scheme on a totally separate matter and some damaging statements. Maybe you've started the fire, and now it is spreading? - Max Charleston

Re: [MBZ] OT but timely

Let me know if you need help with testing! - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 9:28 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My buddy Greg's second avocation featured in today's paper! > > http://www.postandcourier.com/food/cic-students-serve-up-the >

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

Boy that '82 sure looks like a good deal... -Curt From: Bob Rentfro via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Bob Rentfro Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 8:51 AM Subject: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action... Boom! -- Forwarded message -- From: Date: Nov 16, 2016 6:

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

Sorry, no. That's a reference to the resident feline, to which I am the beholden human of choice. If she (Kitty) had her way, the wife would be further down the scratching (pecking) order. SWMBS - she who must be scratched. And fed, and entertained, etc., etc. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov

Re: [MBZ] Fwd:AZ W123 action

1985 Mercede 300D Turbo Diesel It's only one car --FT On 11/16/16 8:50 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: -- Forwarded message -- From: Date: Nov 16, 2016 6:44 AM Subject: To: Cc: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/5826154945.html *Bob Rentfro* Auxiliary Operato

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

So your wife is named "Kitty?" Does Marshall Max Dillon know? On 11/15/16 8:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Enough for the day. Time to play with Kitty and turn in. Dan __ -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

Jon, Where did you get your Cibie headlamps, and what did they cost, if I might ask? Fluid filmed? Is this for the undercarriage? Stanadyne is good stuff, I prefer RedLine Diesel Fuel Catalyst, but I've used both. After a first dose of one bottle you only need an ounce per tank fill. It does

[MBZ] OT but timely

My buddy Greg's second avocation featured in today's paper! http://www.postandcourier.com/food/cic-students-serve-up-their-ideas-for-thanksgiving-desserts/article_8c6e58f8-96fd-11e6-b032-2fcc433d3fe6.html I would say he makes some awesome stuff, but I would need more testing to be definitive in

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

Waytago!Send pictures! Jon Agne via Mercedes November 16, 2016 at 7:23 AM Bravo! I love days like that! There really is nothing quite so enjoyable than wrenching on my W123 and W108. Ive just gotten Karl back from the paint shop after Dimitri worked some of

[MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

Boom! -- Forwarded message -- From: Date: Nov 16, 2016 6:48 AM Subject: To: Cc: http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/5863467443.html http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/5841937499.html *Bob Rentfro* Auxiliary Operator, Sr Operations Training Coordinator 82-6372 --- NOTIC

[MBZ] Fwd:AZ W123 action

-- Forwarded message -- From: Date: Nov 16, 2016 6:44 AM Subject: To: Cc: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/5826154945.html *Bob Rentfro* Auxiliary Operator, Sr Operations Training Coordinator 82-6372 --- NOTICE --- This message is for the designated recipient only

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

Bravo! I love days like that! There really is nothing quite so enjoyable than wrenching on my W123 and W108. Ive just gotten Karl back from the paint shop after Dimitri worked some of his welding magic on my right rear quarter panel. I had the whole car sprayed in a very nice “driver” job (a