Re: [MBZ] WAY OT: Left Handed Pistols

> On December 4, 2017 at 10:41 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > SA/DA? I think he meant DA/SA. Revolvers were Single Action (pull the hammer back to cock, then pull the trigger to fire), then some are Double Action (pull the trigger to cock and fire, or pull the hammer back first to get

Re: [MBZ] WAY OT: Left Handed Pistols

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Re: [MBZ] paint repair question

> On December 4, 2017 at 4:58 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Lacquer thinner is pretty aggressive stuff. I don’t like to use it on modern > finishes myself. It's the universal paint cleaner at the body shop I go to. Had some yardman's paint pencil on the outside of the fender

Re: [MBZ] Mandarins, wuz: no Ingles

Locally in Iowa? On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 7:00 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > we buy the locally grown satsumas. If you don't know what they are, look > up Satsuma, AL > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> December 4, 2017 at 12:52

Re: [MBZ] paint repair question

Steel wool with 16 zeroes. Softer than a baby's bottom. On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 4:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Lacquer thinner is pretty aggressive stuff. I don’t like to use it on > modern finishes myself. My go-to after warm soapy water and/or a > fingernai

Re: [MBZ] WAY OT: Left Handed Pistols

On Mon, 4 Dec 2017 22:36:39 -0500 Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: > I have a CZ-85 which is an ambidextrous version of the CZ-75. The > CZ-75 is an older, full-size, all metal, SA/DA hammer design; SA/DA? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] WAY OT: Left Handed Pistols

I have a CZ-85 which is an ambidextrous version of the CZ-75. The CZ-75 is an older, full-size, all metal, SA/DA hammer design; but I like it. I also have a Ruger P95m which is pretty ambi, except for the slide release, also an older full size hammer design but with a plastic frame. I'm sure

Re: [MBZ] WAY OT: Left Handed Pistols

My Walther PPQ is considered to be ambidextrous. The only thing that’s unique to one side is the magazine release button which can be easily reversed for a lefty for just that reason. -D > On Dec 4, 2017, at 9:13 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > FNH builds theirs equipped for ambidextrous

Re: [MBZ] WAY OT: Left Handed Pistols

FNH builds theirs equipped for ambidextrous use... They are not "economy" pistols however... outstanding form, fit, & function. On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 3:53 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Most of the german ones are ambidextrous > > Most revolvers are too. > > Ric

Re: [MBZ] Key Holder W124

There seemed to be different quality of replacement key heads. The first ones I got from Q were junk. The later ones were good, and the ones for cars I still have are still in service. Some had a slot, and you just slid the key in. Others had a cover, so you slid the key in and then snappe

Re: [MBZ] Right rear outside axle boot

I’ll take it. In case max can’t find his. I’m sure I’ll need another in the future. Thanks. Michael E. Esh > On Dec 4, 2017, at 5:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > If Max can’t find his boot I’ve got a generic one that may fit if you want > it. I bought it when I had the 300SE

Re: [MBZ] Right rear outside axle boot

I have shop that can do it. Independent. They have done it for me in the past. Michael E. Esh > On Dec 4, 2017, at 3:48 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > How are you going to install it? > > RB > >> On 04/12/2017 2:46 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: >> Thanks Max. I’m interes

[MBZ] Mandarins, wuz: no Ingles

we buy the locally grown satsumas. If you don't know what they are, look up Satsuma, AL Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes December 4, 2017 at 12:52 PM I love Mandarin oranges, even though they may be seedy. They are available at Great Wall in the DMV area. _

Re: [MBZ] WAY OT: Left Handed Pistols

Most of the german ones are ambidextrous Most revolvers are too. Rick Knoble via Mercedes December 3, 2017 at 9:37 PM Does anyone have any recommendations for pistols for lefties (handed, not political) or ambidextrous folks? Rick

Re: [MBZ] no Ingles

yeah, that's why it took a cop here 16 shots to "end the threat to him" from an unarmed drugged up kid that just ran his dad's pickup into a tree. Curt Raymond via Mercedes December 3, 2017 at 5:06 PM I've probably told this story before but...Years ago we used t

Re: [MBZ] no Ingles

Well we certainly have crooked persecutors running loose at the highest levels of the DOJ. Some of those guys are so incredibly dirty, it is unbelievable. The dud that brought down arthur Anderson comes to mind. I was never a fan of old arthur, but where does Arthur go to get his reputation

Re: [MBZ] Nostalgia

That's a great story!You should send a message to "resident" and congratulate hum for good taste! Fred Moir via Mercedes December 3, 2017 at 12:04 PM In my dotage, I thought that a Google Earth look at my last UK abode would be interesting. I found "our" co

Re: [MBZ] no Ingles

Agreed, but there ARE many cases when the guilt is clearly established. Chuckie manson comes to mind. Not worth the cost to keep alive one year, much less all the years we paid to keep that piece of crap breathing. Curt Raymond via Mercedes December 3, 2017 at

Re: [MBZ] no Ingles

All true, Herr Mann. Stuff like this leads to more severe punishment IF the goobers react. If they don't react, then it leads to vigilante actions. G Mann via Mercedes December 3, 2017 at 11:34 AM Under the "Inviolate Rule of Unintended Consequence" the acti

Re: [MBZ] Right rear outside axle boot

Special more flexible boot that the same company makes (of course!) -D > On Dec 4, 2017, at 6:18 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does that tool work with a stock boot or is it a special, more flexible boot? > > RB > > On 04/12/2017 4:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> That’

Re: [MBZ] Right rear outside axle boot

Does that tool work with a stock boot or is it a special, more flexible boot? RB On 04/12/2017 4:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: That’s why I asked if he knew anyone with the expander tool. These are pretty much in vogue and used by a lot of shops due to the ease in which you can repl

Re: [MBZ] Right rear outside axle boot

That’s why I asked if he knew anyone with the expander tool. These are pretty much in vogue and used by a lot of shops due to the ease in which you can replace a boot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEKY0uFlBpc Otherwise it’s a major PITA. -D > On Dec 4, 2017, at 5:41 PM, Randy Bennell v

Re: [MBZ] Right rear outside axle boot

How would he install it? My recollection is that there is no easy way to replace these boots. RB On 04/12/2017 4:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: If Max can’t find his boot I’ve got a generic one that may fit if you want it. I bought it when I had the 300SEL because one of its boots was

Re: [MBZ] Right rear outside axle boot

If Max can’t find his boot I’ve got a generic one that may fit if you want it. I bought it when I had the 300SEL because one of its boots was in bad shape and I was looking for a cheap fix. Never made it on the car. Let me know - it’s yours (or anyone else’s for that matter) for the cost of s

Re: [MBZ] paint repair question

Lacquer thinner is pretty aggressive stuff. I don’t like to use it on modern finishes myself. My go-to after warm soapy water and/or a fingernail is 3M Adhesive Remover, but that’s not something a lot of folks have sitting around. It’s probably as aggressive as lacquer thinner, but it’s been

Re: [MBZ] paint repair question

> On December 4, 2017 at 12:36 PM Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Start out light then move up to more aggressive products as necessary. > > Try your bug and tar remover first, then polish, then rubbing compound if > necessary. I was thinking bug and tar remover, then lacquer thinner, th

Re: [MBZ] Key Holder W124

Physics --FT On 12/4/17 3:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Genius. On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 3:07 PM, Ed Booher via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Gently heat the rubber key holder to make it flexible and hopefully just a micrometer larger. Stick key in freezer to hopeful

Re: [MBZ] Right rear outside axle boot

How are you going to install it? RB On 04/12/2017 2:46 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: Thanks Max. I’m interested. Please let me know. Mine has a hole in it. Thanks Michael E. Esh On Dec 4, 2017, at 1:18 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I may have "NOS" OE boot for you. Back in

Re: [MBZ] Right rear outside axle boot

Thanks Max. I’m interested. Please let me know. Mine has a hole in it. Thanks Michael E. Esh > On Dec 4, 2017, at 1:18 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I may have "NOS" OE boot for you. Back in about 2002 or so, I ordered a > set from MB for my 1985 123.190. Then I read the serv

Re: [MBZ] Key Holder W124

Genius. On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 3:07 PM, Ed Booher via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Gently heat the rubber key holder to make it flexible and hopefully just a > micrometer larger. Stick key in freezer to hopefully make it a micrometer > smaller. Well, ok, stick the key in the freezer

Re: [MBZ] Key Holder W124

Gently heat the rubber key holder to make it flexible and hopefully just a micrometer larger. Stick key in freezer to hopefully make it a micrometer smaller. Well, ok, stick the key in the freezer the night before, but still. Then slowly work it into the seat. On Thu, Nov 30, 2017 at 3:59 PM, Larr

Re: [MBZ] paint repair question

Randy inquires : >‎How would you remove a couple of >streaks of white latex (most likely)  >paint from the surface of a vehicle? WD40. Rick‎ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] no Ingles

I love Mandarin oranges, even though they may be seedy. They are available at Great Wall in the DMV area. On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 1:15 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sun, 3 Dec 2017 17:22:49 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > He was not. He spoke Mandarin, as I’m mildly conversat

Re: [MBZ] paint repair question

If it's a small area try your finger nail first. If that rubs it off carefully use a soft wood spatula for the rest. Then the finest steel wool. I would avoid any chemicals until later. On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Start out light then move up to more aggressi

Re: [MBZ] Right rear outside axle boot

I may have "NOS" OE boot for you. Back in about 2002 or so, I ordered a set from MB for my 1985 123.190. Then I read the service manual, and found that I needed the special tool to re-assemble the can, shelved the parts and bought a used axle on the advice of Marshall Booth. There used to be an

Re: [MBZ] no Ingles

On Sun, 3 Dec 2017 17:22:49 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > He was not. He spoke Mandarin, as I’m mildly conversational in it, so > I engaged him in a rather halting conversation to be friendly. From > what I could tell he was from mainland China. About whom are you talking? I thought t

Re: [MBZ] Interesting documentary

That's cool, thanks for sharing! - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Dec 3, 2017 at 6:43 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Have you guys heard of International Military Antiques (IMA)?A couple > months ago I found a reproduction Brown Bess musket at Cabelas for

Re: [MBZ] paint repair question

Start out light then move up to more aggressive products as necessary. Try your bug and tar remover first, then polish, then rubbing compound if necessary. -D > On Dec 4, 2017, at 12:28 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > How would you remove a couple of streaks of white latex (most

Re: [MBZ] Right rear outside axle boot

I believe your choices are limited, based on research I did for the same some months ago. You can order the OE boot, disassemble the axle and joint and install it; or, Find someone who has the tool to do the expandable boots that can be installed on the axle as an assembly (as opposed to having

[MBZ] paint repair question

How would you remove a couple of streaks of white latex (most likely) paint from the surface of a vehicle? Varsol? Bug and Tar remover? Long story, but yesterday, I went to a friend's house to pick up something. He had visitors parking in his extra space and in front of his garage door. I pu

[MBZ] Right rear outside axle boot

Any thoughts on where to order a quality right rear outside axle boot for my 85 300D? Michael E. Esh ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Heart peoblems

You are a modern day Renaissance man. On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 7:26 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie > > http://zapatopi.net/afdb/ > > > - > Max > Charleston SC > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Heart peoblems

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