Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

Any news on the transmission problem Craig? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] In all my years I have never seen an ad with photos like this, and I might have to go visit Craig again

I've got an engine and trans for it, plus two front seats (red), dash center wood, radio. I'll make you a nice deal. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 16, 2017 10:18:10 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Seems nice and a decent deal

Ultra rare 4-door coupe! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 16, 2017 9:36:56 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > > >1986 Mercedes >https://carbondale.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-mercedes/6245993153.html > >via cPro for Craigslist >iOS:

[MBZ] Kaleb D'Orlando?

https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/1984-mercedes-benz-300sd/6267382985.html Four Mercedes for the price of one, _or_ buy my rusty junk cars! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Kid tears up the car yet again

> > Kaleb wrote: > > > > Well the only other car I got for him that I might half way > > consider is the former Craig 240D 3.0 > Craig wrote: > > GG :-) That was my reaction - though probably not quite so personal. I would _really_

Re: [MBZ] In all my years I have never seen an ad with photos like this, and I might have to go visit Craig again

On Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:18:10 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-/263149978387?hash=item3d44f60313:g:JMUAAOSwV2ZZlG3h=mtr Well Cedar Crest, NM, is only about 25 miles from me ... Craig

Re: [MBZ] pix of my cars

On Wed, 16 Aug 2017 20:34:16 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > It's a very tight fit He says to the fellow who replaced the power steering pump on one in a W124 ... > > On Aug 16, 2017, at 8:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

So. Great Minds DO Think Alike.. ;))) Just for the record.. you are several acres of Mercedes ahead of me... haha.. On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 4:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hmm, that's Kleb's law also. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 16,

Re: [MBZ] In all my years I have never seen an ad with photos like this, and I might have to go visit Craig again

I feel sick... On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 10:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-/26314 > 9978387?hash=item3d44f60313:g:JMUAAOSwV2ZZlG3h=mtr > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Seems nice and a decent deal

Mittlerot!! My favorite shade of red. On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 9:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 1986 Mercedes > https://carbondale.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-mercedes/6245993153.html > > via cPro for Craigslist > iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iApp >

[MBZ] In all my years I have never seen an ad with photos like this, and I might have to go visit Craig again

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Re: [MBZ] PnP disappointments

> > I am trying to figure out if the rims look like death from living in the > trunk while the car rotted away around them, or if the departed rubber on > them is because the tire failed and was forced to languish in the trunk > while the spare was put to road use. A dirt coat (or not) on the

[MBZ] Seems nice and a decent deal

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Re: [MBZ] pix of my cars

It's a very tight fit Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 16, 2017, at 8:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 17 Aug 2017 01:01:17 + (UTC) redghost--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >> I doubt the V8 diesel in that w220 would fit very well in a

Re: [MBZ] PnP disappointments

I am trying to figure out if the rims look like death from living in the trunk while the car rotted away around them, or if the departed rubber on them is because the tire failed and was forced to languish in the trunk while the spare was put to road use. clay

Re: [MBZ] PnP disappointments

If the bundts have never been removed from the trunks, I think Jaime wants them. At least I think it's zero mile rims he wants, not 1970s rubber. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] PnP disappointments

I saw that there were a pair of 450/ m117 cars new to the yard. There must be some really cool parts, huh? Turns out that neither car was in any condition to bother with. Maybe they were owned by the same fool. The SLC what just rotted out. Mostly rust and junk that had been stripped prior to

Re: [MBZ] pix of my cars

On Thu, 17 Aug 2017 01:01:17 + (UTC) redghost--- via Mercedes wrote: > I doubt the V8 diesel in that w220 would fit very well in a w140. There > is no way it would fit a 201. Not even a 202. If you gutted a w124, it > might squeeze in. Well, the M119 fits into a

Re: [MBZ] pix of my cars

I doubt the V8 diesel in that w220 would fit very well in a w140. There is no way it would fit a 201. Not even a 202. If you gutted a w124, it might squeeze in. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

Hmm, that's Kleb's law also. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 16, 2017, at 2:57 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Mann's Law: > "You can never be too old, too rich, too thin, or own too many Mercedes." > > On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 11:55 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

Mann's Law: "You can never be too old, too rich, too thin, or own too many Mercedes." On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 11:55 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I can do one or the other, but not both. > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 2:19

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

I can do one or the other, but not both. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 2:19 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'll get her card and send it to you, or better yet her info is in the > link, you can deal with her directly > > I wonder if it

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

Rich, Thanks, I missed that link to her details.. got it now. I have a 2 owner 79 300 CD located here in AZ that looks as nice with fewer total miles.. asking price is sub $2,000. No rust or damage history.. interior is "Arizona heat worn" however so needs made new. On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at

Re: [MBZ] OT cpap machines

Getting there I guess. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 16, 2017, at 1:02 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does this mean you are now an official "Old People"? ;-) > > LarryT > >> On 08/14/2017 11:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Any of you old

Re: [MBZ] OT cpap machines

How will that prevent you from stopping breathing? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 16, 2017, at 10:23 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I tried a chin strap last night and it kept my mouth closed. Cost $9.95, > about 1/100 the cost of the better CPAP

Re: [MBZ] Tires Updated again

Defender is going to be a lower speed rated tire. I know it is only appropriate on older cars. Should not be used on anything 124 or newer. I will say I have the premiers on my 97 e300 and they are great tires. Order from discount tire direct though, should be cheaper than tire rack. If you

Re: [MBZ] '98 Porsche Boxster 5 speed on BAT

Larry, Wouldn’t we all want a ’73 Carrera RS!!! That’s a no-kidding street-legal race car. Regards, Addison Thompson (former owner ’68 911S) On Aug 16, 2017, Larry Turner wrote: I would have loved a '73 Carrera RS (lightweight body/glass, HP engine, Ducktail) that has become the favorite

Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

I tinkered with the adjustment on my cable and found the acceleration improved significantly. Probably because the upshift was delayed by a few hundred RPM. LarryT 91 300D On 08/15/2017 10:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: You sure it's 3rd and not 2nd? I think they go to 2nd when

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

I'll get her card and send it to you, or better yet her info is in the link, you can deal with her directly I wonder if it starts and runs. Looks like it has been sitting for quite some time, no interior pics. Maybe I'll throw a battery in the truck and see if I can get it running (or

Re: [MBZ] '93 500E on BAT

It's a high performance, gas engined Mercedes (partially assembled by Porsche IIRC) which is a car that will likely increase in value and will need to be maintained relentlessly to maintain that collectible value. Plus, being a gas car it requires more upkeep than a diesel. Just make sure you

Re: [MBZ] OT cpap machines

Does this mean you are now an official "Old People"? ;-) LarryT On 08/14/2017 11:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Any of you old people dealt with these? It appears Im going to have to get one. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] '98 Porsche Boxster 5 speed on BAT

I would have loved a '73 Carrera RS (lightweight body/glass, HP engine, Ducktail) that has become the favorite vintage 911 for collectors with corresponding astronomical prices. Wiki has a excellent description of these and other 911s. Demand and availability have combined to push prices

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

$50,000 . Holy hot rod Bat Man now I'm motivated to pour a few more thousand into the CD I have in a "back to bare metal" restoration, which has BTW 8,000 fewer total miles than this "One Owner Gem" Apparently, I'll be needing the services of this "Super Sales Agent" .. so instead of

Re: [MBZ] '98 Porsche Boxster 5 speed on BAT

it's a 74 - bought it in '99 after many years of lusting for one. ;-) LarryT On 08/14/2017 11:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: What vintage 911? On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 11:01 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: It depends on how

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

Maybe, I should rush to get it, have it detailed (weekend with Don?) and get the $50 k. cough, cough, choke, gag, wheeze Wilt - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas"

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

So I just called the realtor Candace or whatever she is. "How do you see selling this thing, do you have a price on it or what?" "Well we'll be taking offers so come by and see what you think" "Do you have some idea of what you're looking for on it?" "I'm thinking $4000 or $5000 would be

Re: [MBZ] This W126 still shouts excude power and sophistication, and was known to be driven by sinisterly powerful characters at vintage films.

But it still shouts excude power and sophistication, and was known to be driven by sinisterly powerful characters at vintage films That right there at least doubles the value --R On 8/16/17 12:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:31:07 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Kid tears up the car yet again

Ok, I guess it would be easy enough for Kleb to disable the 4WD. RB On 16/08/2017 10:39 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On August 16, 2017 at 11:20 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: You missed my point about not enabling the kid to go offroading. 2wd should

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

I would be very interested in what the 300 CD brings, if you have a way to follow the sale. Thanks On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 8:54 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Needs cleaned and detailed" gotta be the understatement of the week... > > -Curt > > On Wednesday,

Re: [MBZ] Kid tears up the car yet again

On Tue, 15 Aug 2017 21:14:04 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > Well the only other car I got for him that I might half way consider is > the former Craig 240D 3.0 GG :-) Craig

Re: [MBZ] This W126 still shouts excude power and sophistication, and was known to be driven by sinisterly powerful characters at vintage films.

On Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:31:07 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1990-mercedes-benz-420-sel/6266132882.html That seems rather high at $5750 ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

"Needs cleaned and detailed" gotta be the understatement of the week... -Curt On Wednesday, August 16, 2017, 8:44:30 AM PDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > On August 16, 2017 at 11:38 AM Ed Booher via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I'd give $500

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

> On August 16, 2017 at 11:38 AM Ed Booher via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I'd give $500 for that 300 CD. > I agree with Rich that the realtor's expectations will likely be outlandish, but you'd have to call her to find out if they're outlandishly high or outlandishly

Re: [MBZ] Kid tears up the car yet again

> On August 16, 2017 at 11:20 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > You missed my point about not enabling the kid to go offroading. 2wd > should keep him mostly on the road rather than off into the mud. That's all well and good, but this one is green and it's

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

I'd give $500 for that 300 CD. On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 8:53 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://sable.secureserver.net/c/43569?id=151954.376.1.2e2337 > 8200cfdb782768328bf07e6193 > > Max and I might have to go take a look at this thing. Anyone interested? > The

Re: [MBZ] OT cpap machines

> On August 16, 2017 at 11:23 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I tried a chin strap last night and it kept my mouth closed. Cost $9.95, > about 1/100 the cost of the better CPAP machines. It can keep you quiet, but it can't make you breathe. Get a pulse

Re: [MBZ] This W126 still shouts excude power and sophistication, and was known to be driven by sinisterly powerful characters at vintage films.

What does it mean to have "no lights on the cluster"? Is that supposed to be a selling point? On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 9:31 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1990-mercedes-benz-4 > 20-sel/6266132882.html > > --R > > >

Re: [MBZ] After an all night meth bender I figure it's worth more on Wall Street

Not for a 180k gas car that's 25 years old... On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 9:13 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > looks nice but not $6k nice > > --R > > > > On 8/15/17 8:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > >> >> 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 E 2.8 >>

Re: [MBZ] OT cpap machines

I tried a chin strap last night and it kept my mouth closed. Cost $9.95, about 1/100 the cost of the better CPAP machines. On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 9:09 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Other than that, life was good > > --R > > > On 8/15/17 3:38 PM, Rick Knoble via

Re: [MBZ] Kid tears up the car yet again

You missed my point about not enabling the kid to go offroading. 2wd should keep him mostly on the road rather than off into the mud. RB On 16/08/2017 8:20 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I think Kaleb would rather have green than 2x4 if the choice came down to that.

Re: [MBZ] Tires Updated again

I don't think a bad alignment would cause that, but I agree that an alignment is a good idea when spending that much on tires. The place I use provides a before and after print-out, see if you can get that and then you'll know if the alignment was off. - Max Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] Tires Updated again

Put a set of Premiers on my friend's Sentra last year. He's happy so far, but he's a migratory fowl so the car has never seen snow. I think he had about 425 in a set of narrower 16" after rebate and mounting. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] Tires Updated again

A couple weeks ago I discovered I had a bad tire with a big gash and steel belts starting to poke through the tread. I put the spare on the car and had all the tires balanced. I planned to replace the tires sometime this month. In the interim I drove over 2000 miles on a trip to Mississippi.

Re: [MBZ] Kid tears up the car yet again

Despite all our best efforts to the contrary, some folks seem born with the innate talent of being able to bend a crowbar in a sand pile.. We, the mechanical, are left with the decision of... do we buy an in-exhaustible supply of crowbars, ban the ownership of sand or simply live with the

[MBZ] This W126 still shouts excude power and sophistication, and was known to be driven by sinisterly powerful characters at vintage films.

https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1990-mercedes-benz-420-sel/6266132882.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Kid tears up the car yet again

I think Kaleb would rather have green than 2x4 if the choice came down to that. https://www.copart.com/lot/37850917 > On August 16, 2017 at 9:05 AM tyee165 via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Yes, an old 2 wheel drive pickup. ___

Re: [MBZ] Kid tears up the car yet again

He could have aspired to be Secretary of State http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2717030/Cruising-crisis-John-Kerry-photographed-GIRLS-bike-Nantucket-Middle-East-descends-chaos.html At Jetties Beach on Nantucket, just down the road from his harbor-front house --R On 8/16/17 8:40 AM,

Re: [MBZ] After an all night meth bender I figure it's worth more on Wall Street

looks nice but not $6k nice --R On 8/15/17 8:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 E 2.8 http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/1992-mercedes-benz/6264998578.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iApp Android: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-App

Re: [MBZ] OT cpap machines

Other than that, life was good --R On 8/15/17 3:38 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Tin man inquires: ‎how was apnea managed 50 years ago or >200 years ago? Premature heart failure and death, preceded by chronic tiredness, poor judgement, and general unhealthyness. Rick

Re: [MBZ] Kid tears up the car yet again

Yes, an old 2 wheel drive pickup. 1/2 ton should be sufficient.Tall enough that curb stops won't  damage it by pulling in too close.2wd so he cannot really offroad it.1 bench seat to limit the number of friends along for the ride.Useful as you can send him on runs to the dump etc. Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

Jaime?? Anyone looking for a good BaT flip candidate? - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 8:53 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://sable.secureserver.net/c/43569?id=151954.376.1.2e2337 > 8200cfdb782768328bf07e6193 > > Max and I might have

[MBZ] Estate 79 CD

http://sable.secureserver.net/c/43569?id=151954.376.1.2e23378200cfdb782768328bf07e6193 Max and I might have to go take a look at this thing. Anyone interested? The agent probably has some totally unrealistic expectation on it. --R ___

Re: [MBZ] Kid tears up the car yet again

Attaboy. Mitch > On August 16, 2017 at 8:40 AM archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > When wife got the '73 240D, son inherited the 110 finny which had a slipping > clutch. It could be driven as long as you were very slow and easy starting > off and accellerating,

Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

No. The B2 will cause very bad slip in first you will just be stuck sitting there till the tow truck comes. Or so the Infamous B2 piston page says. MG Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I sure hope that isn't a B2 piston failure! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Kid tears up the car yet again

When wife got the '73 240D, son inherited the 110 finny which had a slipping clutch. It could be driven as long as you were very slow and easy starting off and accellerating, otherwise you weren't going anywhere. The high school was down a hill, so the first day of school he went roaring down

[MBZ] Rock Auto Discount Code

5% off for anyone. Enjoy! 6761959333575605 ___ 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] More problems ...

That's where the driving it manually and shift at high RPM might work to pop the valve loose again. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: But I still have to get the transmission so it starts out from a stop in first or second instead of third. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

Sounds like I should say "Try it you'll like it". It's not that hard. Takes a couple of seconds to open the hood, turn the adjuster close the hood and get back in the car. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 15 Aug 2017 09:56:35 -0400 MG via Mercedes wrote: IT

Re: [MBZ] Kid tears up the car yet again

I'd say Kaleb should find some REALLY cheap used econo-car, no radio no AC, preferably $300 or less, and charge the kid $100 / month to drive it until paid up and then keep gathering a deposit for the next car. Some people just need to drive (and kill) really crappy cars until they get a clue.

Re: [MBZ] pix of my cars

> On August 16, 2017 at 2:07 AM redghost--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > To bypass the need for moderation and approval, I just put the stuff on BW. > > Show and shine had a visitor from the great white north who brought a w220 > 400 diesel. Almost got a stirring in

[MBZ] pix of my cars

To bypass the need for moderation and approval, I just put the stuff on BW. Show and shine had a visitor from the great white north who brought a w220 400 diesel. Almost got a stirring in the loin, but being a w220 was enough cold water to temper the desire.