Re: [MBZ] Other parts on parts.com [was: Re: W123 OE Taillight]

On Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:10:46 -0500 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > What we have here, is FAILURE to scroll all the way down Craig's > email I was looking at new parts on parts.com. Curley is suggesting I look for used parts on car-part.com, which should be much

Re: [MBZ] Other parts on parts.com [was: Re: W123 OE Taillight]

What we have here, is FAILURE to scroll all the way down Craig's email Sale prices are a little higher, over $1400... per trailing arm. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 2, 2016 9:37:04 PM EST, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >Try

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

no If you read the posts, you'd already know that. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 10:26 PM Didn't the H2 inflated Hindenburg explode? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Someone needs to save this Oh Jamie!

It is NOT green http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5836156680.html World's fastest production sedan in its day. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] It's Green

Are you drooling yet? On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 7:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh my god that is an extremely rare interior color. Holy crap. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 2, 2016, at 2:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

Didn't the H2 inflated Hindenburg explode? On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 6:40 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 02 Dec 2016 17:29:35 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > How 'bout the 6 big electric motors? then the cables, controls, > >

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting - truck weight

Mitch wrote: Payload capacity is everything in a semi tractor. They're paying you to haul their freight, not your own vehicle weight. If you're carrying a ton of fuel and two tons of batteries, you're throwing away payload because total weight is limited by law. Yup. That the reason for

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting, Hydrogen

I knew there was an oxide in the thermite reaction, couldn't remember which bit... -Curt From: Peter Frederick via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Peter Frederick Sent: Friday, December 2, 2016 10:00 PM

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting, Hydrogen

Aluminum powder (not oxide) with iron oxide added for body, in nitrocelluose lacquer. Thermite with guncotton, so to speak. Very, very, very flammable, and should never have been used without grounding all the linen panels together (they were sewn on with cotton thread, I think). The

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting, Hydrogen

Aluminum power is added to the dope to reflect ultra-violet, reducing the deteriorating effect of UV exposure on the fabric. It adds many years to the life of the fabric covering. The nitrate dope was very flammable. Combine the two . . . On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 8:43 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting, Hydrogen

Wasn't the dope on the fabric aluminum oxide powder or some such? Somewhat like a termite reaction? -Curt From: fmiser via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: fmiser Sent: Friday, December 2, 2016 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This is

[MBZ] OT: The Jetta is exhausting

Headed to work this morning I noticed a little "bumpity thunk" noise sometimes when I hit bumps. Stopped for coffee and when I came out I noticed the exhaust pipe was pointing more rearward than down. Oops...I already knew the weld from the pipe to the muffler was failing so this wasn't a super

Re: [MBZ] Other parts on parts.com [was: Re: W123 OE Taillight]

Try car-part.com Probably you can get one there for about $25 + shipping. Craig via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 7:29 PM On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 19:48:57 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes Dan, you inspired me to look on parts.com for a replacement for the rear trailing arm

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting, Hydrogen

Methanol is dangerous for the same reason. Craig via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 7:15 PM On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 19:08:40 -0600 fmiser via Mercedes Yes, hydrogen burns with an invisible flame. That's why the folks at NASA who were working with it had to have infrared

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting, Hydrogen

Yep, you are right on! BTW, WWI planes had the same problem and same reaction to heat/flame fmiser via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 7:08 PM Floyd wrote: And Hindenberg The Hindenberg burned with a visible flame. That is not hydrogen. And hydrogen

Re: [MBZ] W123 OE Taillight

Lens. 123 820 32 66 about $150 list. http://www.mbpartsworld.com/p/__/LENS/7427753/1238203266.html I paid $69.00. Oh my gosh, they only want $48.00 for the left lens! https://parts.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=store.sectionSearch=2=90668=ELECTRICAL=REAR%20LAMPS=TAIL%20LAMPS=Lens=Mercedes-Benz

Re: [MBZ] Other parts on parts.com [was: Re: W123 OE Taillight]

Ouch! My cost from Mercedes is around $1100. That’s no deal. And dealer list is $1510.40/each. Sorry. Now you know why I think mine was a fluke. I was waiting for the email that said there was a price discrepancy and the price was really more. Dan > On Dec 2, 2016, at 8:29 PM, Craig via

[MBZ] Other parts on parts.com [was: Re: W123 OE Taillight]

On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 19:48:57 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Got the taillight from Parts.com tonight. > > Mercedes box with the little silver hologram deals on it. Open it up, > it's the real deal! > > Not bad. A $150 factory part for $68.00. Somebody must have

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting, Hydrogen

It was indeed the fabric, and the nitrocellulose/aluminum powder/iron oxide dope (thermite with a fuse, so to speak). The Deutchland was immediately grounded and the entire covering removed and replaced before she flew again (on the South American route) for this very reason. Needless

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting, Hydrogen

On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 19:08:40 -0600 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Floyd wrote: > > > And Hindenberg > > The Hindenberg burned with a visible flame. That is not > hydrogen. Yes, hydrogen burns with an invisible flame. That's why the folks at NASA who were working

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting, Hydrogen

Floyd wrote: And Hindenberg The Hindenberg burned with a visible flame. That is not hydrogen. And hydrogen is _so_ light it is tricky to get it to stick around long enough to burn. My research suggests the dope on the fabric outside of the Hindenberg is the cause of the fire.

Re: [MBZ] W123 OE Taillight

Is it just the lens or the entire tail light? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 2, 2016, at 6:48 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Got the taillight from Parts.com tonight. > > Mercedes box with the little silver hologram deals on it. Open it up, it's > the real deal! > >

[MBZ] W123 OE Taillight

Got the taillight from Parts.com tonight. Mercedes box with the little silver hologram deals on it. Open it up, it's the real deal! Not bad. A $150 factory part for $68.00. Somebody must have screwed up somewhere Dan Sent from my iPad ___

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Got home from work, let the livestock out on the lanai and changed clothes. Headed out to the garage to drain, flush and refill the cooling system on the 300D, as well as both hoses. Drained the system, got both hoses off without incident and removed the thermostat, which I did not replace as

Re: [MBZ] It's Green

Oh my god that is an extremely rare interior color. Holy crap. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 2, 2016, at 2:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > All it takes is a few turns of a transmission adjustment wrench to cure > those shifting irregularities. > > On

Re: [MBZ] It's Green

Hahahaha like hell they don't. I have one that completely rusted out at the strut tower that I posted pics of a while back Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 2, 2016, at 4:10 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > 124's don't rust. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Market for vintage Polaroid cameras

Fuji makes some sizes of the instant film. I used to buy it for the Polaroid backs of my medium format Mamiyas. Great for checking composition and exposure when conditions permit. Dan > On Dec 2, 2016, at 5:21 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had a Swinger.

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

On Fri, 02 Dec 2016 17:29:35 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > How 'bout the 6 big electric motors? then the cables, controls, > computers, etc. Granted, the Diesel engine and trans probably weigh a > ton, and the axles probably weigh a ton. > > > Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

try a NAPA store and see it they have the little brass dingies that do that. We used to have a parts box that had them and more seals for the hoses because sometimes you get too fast on taking the hose off and the freon spewing out would spit the seal and the little brass thing out and its

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

How 'bout the 6 big electric motors? then the cables, controls, computers, etc. Granted, the Diesel engine and trans probably weigh a ton, and the axles probably weigh a ton. Mitch Haley via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 5:11 PM Payload capacity is everything

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

Payload capacity is everything in a semi tractor. They're paying you to haul their freight, not your own vehicle weight. If you're carrying a ton of fuel and two tons of batteries, you're throwing away payload because total weight is limited by law. > On December 2, 2016 at 5:49 PM Curt

Re: [MBZ] Mouse trap

The W123 has always been a better mousetrap! fmiser via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 4:56 PM I have discovered a way to kill those pesky mice. And it's even built in to a 123 chassis car! In the last 4 days, I have killed two mice in the heater blower

[MBZ] Mouse trap

I have discovered a way to kill those pesky mice. And it's even built in to a 123 chassis car! In the last 4 days, I have killed two mice in the heater blower squirrel-cage fan. It's a bit of a hassle to get the dead mouse out as I have 2-way radios mounted to the under-dash

Re: [MBZ] OT: Market for vintage Polaroid cameras

Polaroid stopped making it some time ago. The impossible project has brought it back. That reminds me, I should buy a pack of film... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 3:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: One wonders what use

Re: [MBZ] Subject: OT Insurance

Has anyone had a claim onone of these antique car specialist inscos? TIA Bob via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 4:42 PM I am trying you get antique insurance for my 82 since I just put antique I stored my 1969 Austin America for 30 years at my apt parking spot

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

It only takes a little electricity to make a little H2. 1000kg of H2 is a LOT... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 3:25 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: It is amply available all over the Earph.  It only takes a little electrojuicity

[MBZ] Subject: OT Insurance

I am trying you get antique insurance for my 82 since I just put antique > plates on it but I don't have a garage. Looks like JC Taylor, > Haggerty & Chubb all require a garage. any other suggestions? I stored my 1969 Austin America for 30 years at my apt parking spot with a car cover when

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

We have CNG vehicles because natural gas is too hard to liquify, but this thing will run on liquid hydrogen? Will it be continuously boiling off in a giant Dewar flask? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] It's Green

yeah, right They just rot away. But I will say that the 124 IS the least affected by the tinworm of any postwar MB up through 210, 140 Dwight Giles via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 4:10 PM 124's don't rust. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic

Re: [MBZ] OT: Market for vintage Polaroid cameras

I had a Swinger. My dad loaned it to a co-worker about 25 years ago. She tried to buy film for it, told dad it was NLA. Didn't even give my camera back, apparently she did me the favor of throwing it away. One of my early lessons in 'a loan is really a gift, especially when you loan it to a

Re: [MBZ] It's Green

124's don't rust. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Dec 2, 2016 3:36 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > the photos show no rust so it must be clean. > > On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 3:27 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < >

[MBZ] David Rodham Gergen calls trump a "son of H=>"

The clintonite, David rodham Gergen, after the "American First" speech last night called DJT a "Son of a BW itch" (H=> road to hell defines both B and W itch) and claimed it is the "end of American leadership" That is hilarious. After the bummer apology tours, DJT could easily re-establish

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

Mebbe they are gonna use an onboard generator to produce the go-gas. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 2:43 PM These guys are apparently gonna put up sun catchers and make the basic matter of the universe from water or something. I'm not sure of the

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

H is not "explosive" It does, however, burn rapidly. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 2:52 PM This is the non--explosive isotope of H2, distilled in Norway from ultra pure fjord waters. On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 3:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

This is the non--explosive isotope of H2, distilled in Norway from ultra pure fjord waters. On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 3:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > These guys are apparently gonna put up sun catchers and make the basic > matter of the universe from water or

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

These guys are apparently gonna put up sun catchers and make the basic matter of the universe from water or something. I'm not sure of the whackonomics of that, and hauling H->2 around the country to truck stops, and putting in big Dewars everywhere the trucks might want to go. I wonder if

Re: [MBZ] It's Green

the photos show no rust so it must be clean. On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 3:27 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > gravel road + PA salt=tinworm > > Rick Knoble via Mercedes >> December 2, 2016 at 1:55 PM >> You know you want it Kaleb. >> >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: Market for vintage Polaroid cameras

One wonders what use they are since the film has to be NLA. On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 3:31 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have a couple in a box in the garage that are probably 30+yo I should > check out and see if they are worth anything. I think they were

Re: [MBZ] OT: Market for vintage Polaroid cameras

I have a couple in a box in the garage that are probably 30+yo I should check out and see if they are worth anything. I think they were barely used, one might have the original box etc. --FT On 12/2/16 2:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I picked up a Polaroid camera outfit with

Re: [MBZ] It's Green

gravel road + PA salt=tinworm Rick Knoble via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 1:55 PM You know you want it Kaleb. http://www.ebay.com/itm/172429484074?redirect=mobile Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 133, Issue 7

"So we bought the car. It needed a new drive train, interior, and bright work, and yada yada, we sold it for a profit" On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 3:07 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I wondered about that the last time I watched the show. Mike used to make > buying

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

It is amply available all over the Earph. It only takes a little electrojuicity to produce H. Up to this point, anyone who has done that small scale has had a visit from MIB in scheawz burbans who tell them stop or else. Jim was not intimidated. Unfortunately the MIB paid off. I have

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 133, Issue 7

I wondered about that the last time I watched the show. Mike used to make buying trips here. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Dec 2, 2016 2:10 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wheeler Dealers is now stationed in the USA, so their

Re: [MBZ] Brake Pads

Well my father taught me years,ago never to go cheap on brake parts so I agree. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Dec 2, 2016 2:25 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > Akebono then, if you can afford the cost and they make pads for your

Re: [MBZ] It's Green

All it takes is a few turns of a transmission adjustment wrench to cure those shifting irregularities. On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 2:55 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You know you want it Kaleb. > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/172429484074?redirect=mobile > > Rick > Sent

[MBZ] It's Green

You know you want it Kaleb. http://www.ebay.com/itm/172429484074?redirect=mobile 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] Brake Pads

Then ceramic for sure. Akebono will set you back around $75/axle. You can go cheap on Rock Auto for about $16/axle. I did it on the Tommymobile (1998 S420) since said son has minimal resources, and they work great. Been in service for about six months and work fine, wear well and no dust.

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

Yabbut where does all the hydrogen come from cheaply and dependably and in enough quantity to make it work? Frack on federal land, break the H2 molecules off the natural gas? Imported from China? George Soros has cut a side deal with Trump for importing H2 from Russia, as long as H-> stays out

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

Jim Ettaro would be proud. (RIP) They may have silenced him, but they can't silence the economic viability of h 2 pow wer. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 1:05 PM OT

Re: [MBZ] Brake Pads

Akebono then, if you can afford the cost and they make pads for your car. I've got them on all my cars now, love 'em! I've both put them on new rotors, and put them on used rotors, no issue. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 2:02 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] "84 300D eBay Auction

BAT charges $250 to list, and a buyer's premium of 10%. They also may elect to compensate the seller for the difference between high bid and reserve price in order to close a deal. On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 2:09 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > I believe it's a fixed fee of

[MBZ] OT: Market for vintage Polaroid cameras

I picked up a Polaroid camera outfit with carrying case 20+ years ago at a garage sale for next to nothing. Probably dates to the 60s. It appears some of them now have value: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0_Auction=1&_nkw=polaroid+camera+vintage+case&_sop=5

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 133, Issue 7

Wheeler Dealers is now stationed in the USA, so their vehicle fixing/flipping is more relevant than when they were in the UK. Just worked on muscling up a '73 Camaro. On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 9:49 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah I think that is it. Motorweek

Re: [MBZ] "84 300D eBay Auction

I believe it's a fixed fee of $125. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Dec 2, 2016, at 2:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > What is the latest ebay fee to sell a vehicle? > > On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 9:43 PM, clay via Mercedes > wrote: >

[MBZ] This is interesting

OT https://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/electric-big-rig-startup-nikola-comes-up-with-a-surpris-1789586024 -- --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

Re: [MBZ] "84 300D eBay Auction

What is the latest ebay fee to sell a vehicle? On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 9:43 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > I am pretty sure the FleaBay folks want to get their pound of flesh, but > may be willing to let the fees sit on their books so it looks like they > have really great

Re: [MBZ] 2.6 for son of Dan?

Deleted. Sold? On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 8:01 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/5893151132.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To

Re: [MBZ] Brake Pads

I'm a fan of no dust Bob R On Dec 2, 2016 11:45 AM, "Dan--- via Mercedes" wrote: > What are your priorities? Cost? Dust? > > I've used Akebono ceramics and been pleased with both stopping and lack of > dust. > > If you're looking to go cheap, the stock Jurid or Pagid

Re: [MBZ] 58 'Vette 4 speed OMG

the 113 SL isn't getting the luv like the Vette is. On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 7:43 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If I had a quarter in cash, I probably would not spend it on a car. > > Mitch Haley via Mercedes >> December 1, 2016 at

Re: [MBZ] Lib'rals Was:Re: Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Sort of like fake news? On Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 5:19 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yep, you are a lib'ral, therefore, we know you lie! > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> December 1, 2016 at 1:57 PM >> Lying. >> >> >

Re: [MBZ] Brake Pads

What are your priorities? Cost? Dust? I've used Akebono ceramics and been pleased with both stopping and lack of dust. If you're looking to go cheap, the stock Jurid or Pagid organic pads are fine, but you'll get lots of dust. I've found no-name (Centric is one brand) ceramic pads on Rock Auto

Re: [MBZ] Brake Pads

I have new Akebono pads on my e320 & they are quiet & stop well Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Dec 2, 2016 1:03 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > I put CarQuest pads on my '84 190D and regretted it, the squealed like > crazy. Put

Re: [MBZ] Brake Pads

I put CarQuest pads on my '84 190D and regretted it, the squealed like crazy. Put Pagid on and they were perfect... -Curt From: Bob Rentfro via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Bob Rentfro Sent: Friday,

[MBZ] Brake Pads

What are the good ones these days? Bosch? Textar? Ate? Akebono? Pagid? I questoning for my 98 e300d. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

It is, mainly due to the state requirement for PIP (Florida is a no fault state.) If I still lived in Indiana, regular insurance would be far cheaper and it would be of minimal benefit to go to an insurer like Chubb or Hegarty, other than for maybe the stated value aspect. That being said,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

Thats a lot but it also means your insurance is very expensive. My two VWs cost about $400/yr each, the pickup is about that much by itself but I still have a note on it so I have to get more coverage. -Curt From: Dan--- via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

In my state the savings is about $900/year. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Dec 2, 2016, at 12:07 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Curley wrote: >> Same thing I was thinking. That or a fabric garage from Farmtek/Grower >> supply. > > How many years of "savings"

Re: [MBZ] Rusty Old Diesels Drivetribe

Dan wrote: > Not to mention that sharing credentials is a HUGE security risk. credentials? - whaz dat? yeah, sounds like HUGE security risk. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Rusty Old Diesels Drivetribe

Curley wrote: > I don't twit. I am not a twit. I have no intention of becoming a twit. I > will not sign in with fakebuch. Luddite. News item the other day mentioned tech sees great need for evolution of social (indoctrination) media. okiebenz is a nice media (indoctrination) media, i.e. DIY,

Re: [MBZ] Rusty Old Diesels Drivetribe

--FT wrote: > No big deal if you > don't want to be on the fookbace. Do it. Share the user/login for us to use? i.e. forward to okiebenz... or somesuch fiasco for all of us to watch. something geeky can be spoofed... maybe? innovate, invent, DIY thx mao ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

Curley wrote: > Same thing I was thinking. That or a fabric garage from Farmtek/Grower > supply. How many years of "savings" from antique insurance does it take to purchase a Farmtek/Grower supply or Harbor Freight "garage"? Penny-wise pound foolish? mao ___

Re: [MBZ] Rusty Old Diesels Drivetribe

I am reminded of the scene in Trains Planes and Automobiles at the car rental counter --FT On 12/2/16 11:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: I agree. I don't twit nor do I do much of anything on FB. Not to mention that sharing credentials is a HUGE security risk. Dan Sent from my iPad On

Re: [MBZ] Straight 6 for Dan?

That'll never sell. Forgot to include "Last of the hand-built Mercedes" and "Air blows ICE COLD" and "Gets 40MPG". - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 9:53 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > German import. Runs fine. > > --FT > > On 12/1/16 8:00

Re: [MBZ] Rusty Old Diesels Drivetribe

I don't twit. I am not a twit. I have no intention of becoming a twit. I will not sign in with fakebuch. So either they find a way to sign up with email or some other credential (certificate?) or I am not going there. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes December 2,

Re: [MBZ] Curley's W126 Conversion

M116 preferred, M117 as second choice. Dan--- via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 10:24 AM Gotcha. I'll keep my eyes peeled. Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Rusty Old Diesels Drivetribe

I agree. I don't twit nor do I do much of anything on FB. Not to mention that sharing credentials is a HUGE security risk. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Dec 2, 2016, at 11:15 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't twit. I am not a twit. I have no intention

Re: [MBZ] Curley's W126 Conversion

Gotcha. I'll keep my eyes peeled. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Dec 2, 2016, at 11:18 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > no 380 or 420 SEL, with 500 or 560DSEL being second choice. > >> Dan--- via Mercedes >> December 2, 2016 at

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

Same thing I was thinking. That or a fabric garage from Farmtek/Grower supply. Craig via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 9:39 AM On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 08:40:07 -0500 Dwight Giles via Mercedes What kind of garage is needed? How about that Harbor Freight "garage" the

Re: [MBZ] Curley's W126 Conversion

no 380 or 420 SEL, with 500 or 560DSEL being second choice. Dan--- via Mercedes December 2, 2016 at 9:07 AM Weren't you looking for a 300SEL to drop a diesel into? http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/5897624870.html Sorta up towards Manfred, about halfway in

Re: [MBZ] Denso 10PA17C Shaft Seal

PAG is a sponge. And I believe it reacts with water to form acids. AFAIK, R12 compatible oils aren't particularly hygroscopic. Mitch. > On December 1, 2016 at 9:31 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Dan asks: > > >‎Any reason why one couldn’t use >compressor

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 08:40:07 -0500 Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > I am trying you get antique insurance for my 82 since I just put antique > plates on it but I don't have a garage. Looks like JC Taylor, > Haggerty & Chubb all require a garage. any other suggestions?

Re: [MBZ] OT - What is NeXT?

Every self respecting nerd wants a NeXT Cube at least once in their life. It's like owning a W123. :) On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 9:57 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > i could probably find one for you, my old Lotus colleagues have a museum > of old crap like that > >

[MBZ] Curley's W126 Conversion

Weren't you looking for a 300SEL to drop a diesel into? http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/5897624870.html Sorta up towards Manfred, about halfway in between the two of us. Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Denso 10PA17C Shaft Seal

I'll do my best not to brake it. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Dec 2, 2016, at 9:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Don't loose the bolt while loosing the bolt! > > --FT > >> On 12/1/16 10:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> You have to have a

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

Carport? Sent from my iPad > On Dec 2, 2016, at 8:40 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am trying you get antique insurance for my 82 since I just put antique > plates on it but I don't have a garage. Looks like JC Taylor, Haggerty & > Chubb all require a

Re: [MBZ] W123 Taillight Lens

Yeah, it was pretty bogus that they even said something like this. ElRon's people are really in St. Pete, not Clearwater. That's where the hotel and other big places are. You see them walking around in downtown St. Pete and it's creepy. They have a "recruitment center" in Ybor City, the old

Re: [MBZ] OT - What is NeXT?

i could probably find one for you, my old Lotus colleagues have a museum of old crap like that --R On 12/2/16 5:16 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: That was Steve Job’s big thing when he got kicked out of Apple. Total cluster, although I believe they were the basis for what digital

Re: [MBZ] Denso 10PA17C Shaft Seal

Don't loose the bolt while loosing the bolt! --FT On 12/1/16 10:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: You have to have a clutch holding tool to hold it from turning while loosing the bolt Sent from my iPhone On Dec 1, 2016, at 8:34 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Straight 6 for Dan?

German import. Runs fine. --FT On 12/1/16 8:00 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Can't tell if it's LWB: http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/5877957741.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 133, Issue 7

Yeah I think that is it. Motorweek do track tests there sometimes. Speaking of which, I have not seen that show for ages, it used to be on the local PBS on Saturday evenings. --FT On 12/1/16 3:05 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: Roebling Road is the one you might be thinking of. Got a chance to

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