Re: [MBZ] Proof, wuz: Scraping...

Very interesting - thanks. On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 11:20 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Pedersoli Proof > http://bpcr.net/site_docs-results_schedules/documents/peders > oli_proof_rules_and_allowable_limits_09-04.htm > >

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

I think the rusty hole is a drain in the floor of the trunk. On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:35 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What Mitch said! > > I don't see any problems in those pictures. It looks like a car in pretty > good condition. I am puzzled by the oval

[MBZ] Proof, wuz: Scraping...

Pedersoli Proof http://bpcr.net/site_docs-results_schedules/documents/pedersoli_proof_rules_and_allowable_limits_09-04.htm http://www.chuckhawks.com/big_deal_about_proof.htm the post by AmmBraCol is entertaining. (3rd post) http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=18375.0 How

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

On one of my reflow attempts I did manage to create a bridge somewhere that would blow the fuse as soon as I turned on the car. I found the bridge and fixed it and it went back to accelerating but not holding. Perhaps when that happened it fried it. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2017, at

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

> > Is a Klima relay easier as a starter? Much! -- Jim ___ 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] Cruise control

Is a Klima relay easier as a starter? Jim Cathey via Mercedes December 18, 2017 at 10:35 PM It's _not_ easy, and one of these is not the right thing to develop your skills on. It's too easy to bridge something, or make a poor connection. I have often had to

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

It's _not_ easy, and one of these is not the right thing to develop your skills on. It's too easy to bridge something, or make a poor connection. I have often had to scrape connections to get them to reflow on these. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

What Mitch said! I don't see any problems in those pictures. It looks like a car in pretty good condition. I am puzzled by the oval hole. I have seen a very rusty 124 being driven long mile trips. My 126 certainly qualifies as a rustbucket, and has a break in the frame, but I am not

Re: [MBZ] This is the one Poos needs

Yup! That'll keep 'im from being bored for a year or three while he buffs it out and spiffs it up! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes December 18, 2017 at 8:44 PM

Re: [MBZ] Who is Close to Greenville, SC?

The daughter unit is --R Sent from iPhone > On Dec 18, 2017, at 9:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Any of you Carolina boys close by? > > -D > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This is the one Poos needs

Nàh that other finnie diesel was his Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 18, 2017 9:44 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Mercedes-Benz-200d/17303955293 > 1?hash=item2849f609a3:g:nHkAAOSwnCFaOAyL=mtr > > > --- > This email has

Re: [MBZ] This is the one Poos needs

> On December 18, 2017 at 9:44 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Mercedes-Benz-200d/173039552931?hash=item2849f609a3:g:nHkAAOSwnCFaOAyL=mtr 200D, Complete parts car, and $5000 says it all. The name Mercedes adds $4800 to

[MBZ] This is the one Poos needs

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Re: [MBZ] Who is Close to Greenville, SC?

 I'm not but I've got an install there... ;) Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Any of you Carolina boys close by? -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] Who is Close to Greenville, SC?

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Re: [MBZ] G Wagon

Stupidity is rampant! Even in the GWN! Randy Bennell via Mercedes December 18, 2017 at 11:30 AM When I was coming home from a local lumber yard on Saturday about lunch time, I saw a new white G Wagon lifted and running on tires that must have been at least 40

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

I see plenty drivers staring down at the phone going 75-85 on rural interstates. Really stupid! Mucho Stupido! Personally, I see both Jim's point for rural areas and drivers who stowed the dumbphone. I also see and agree with Max's point for morons who operate a deadly weapon while staring

Re: [MBZ] Record sale for a non 6.3 w109?

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Re: [MBZ] Record sale for a non 6.3 w109?

Its cool but for way less money I'd rather have: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-toyota-land-cruiser-fj45/ -Curt On Monday, December 18, 2017, 7:44:17 PM EST, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 18 Dec 2017 19:19:34 -0500 Dimitri via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Record sale for a non 6.3 w109?

What the hell! That’s ridiculous and still three days to go! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2017, at 7:44 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 18 Dec 2017 19:19:34 -0500 Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] Record sale for a non 6.3 w109?

On Mon, 18 Dec 2017 19:19:34 -0500 Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-mercedes-benz-300sel-4-5/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2017-12-18 What about https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-land-rover-defender-110-nas-4/ ?

[MBZ] OT: Christmas cards

5-year-old Texas church shooting victim wishes for Christmas cards One of the youngest survivors of last month’s Sutherland Springs church shooting is requesting holiday cards be sent to him this Christmas as he continues to recover from the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history. Ryland

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

That was the first thing I did. I just looked it over again under the magnifier and found a few joints that I probably didn’t get enough solder on. I hit them and and will see what happens. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2017, at 5:54 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Record sale for a non 6.3 w109?

That’s the king of BAT crack. They had a big dose of BAT crack along with a long night of hookers and blow. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2017, at 6:19 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

> On December 18, 2017 at 7:18 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Reading through some of the builds online people have been shooting them. > One guy in England had his gun proofed at the royal proof house. They tested > it way over normal shooting load.I

[MBZ] Record sale for a non 6.3 w109?

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Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

Reading through some of the builds online people have been shooting them. One guy in England had his gun proofed at the royal proof house. They tested it way over normal shooting load.I intend to load way under the normal 120gr load, more like 70gr. I'm interested in seeing if I could get the

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control

You have to remove the conformal coating before doing any solder repairs... And no, I've never done it, but a few fellows here have. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Cruise control

I have still not been able to get this cruise amp working in the sdl. When I first pulled it I replaced the caps. It worked for a few days the was intermittent. I then pulled it a couple more times and reflowed all the connections. Same thing it worked but then got intermittent to where it

Re: [MBZ] G Wagon

On Mon, 18 Dec 2017 13:29:02 -0800 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > We have a few around here. It is the new version with portal axles. I > even saw a 6x6 version, which was like a cartoon car. But it is the > real deal on the portal axles. > >

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

Indeed it would, and it would be even more fun to fly! A neighbor is selling his current plane so he can build one of those. This will be my next build after the Tailwind is flying: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerosport_Woody_Pusher I'll incorporate a few changes - 125HP and slatted wings per

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

Then watch the video of one being fired at the bottom of the page . . . . On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 3:19 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On December 18, 2017 at 3:58 PM Craig via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Do you do that to have a presentation

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 500E Lemons Car # Road Atlanta

Fuel stops are the problem. If you cannot run for two hours you will not be competitive. On Dec 18, 2017 12:03 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: Well I offered him $500 for the 500E, here's the reply: "I do appreciate the offer, Very much Sir..but for the moment

Re: [MBZ] G Wagon

We have a few around here. It is the new version with portal axles. I even saw a 6x6 version, which was like a cartoon car. But it is the real deal on the portal axles.

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

I am thinking about building an airplane. One of those STOL jobs with slats, but like a cub. Not like I have any time, but could be fun. On Dec 17, 2017 1:15 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" wrote: > Build something - a work bench, desk, shop, airplane . . . > > On Sun, Dec 17,

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

> On December 18, 2017 at 3:58 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > Do you do that to have a presentation piece, or can you safely fire it? Please remember, that these very old guns are intended for display purposes. IMA does not recommend restoration of these antique

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

On Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:09:44 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I'm thinking my birthday present to myself is going to be a Brown Bess > musket kit. You get an original 200+ year old barrel and lock with new > partially inletted wood. You have to clean up and

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

On Sun, 17 Dec 2017 16:56:16 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I should do that I did it to our 240D/3.0 and to one of Lt. Don's cars during the IowaQ in 2007. > > On Dec 17, 2017, at 4:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] G Wagon

Not yet in any event. It looked like it was new. I guess G Wagons have off-road capabilities but if it were me, I think I would have a beater Jeep for the purpose. RB On 18/12/2017 2:02 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Probably never been off pavement... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on

Re: [MBZ] G Wagon

On 18/12/2017 1:47 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On December 18, 2017 at 12:30 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: When I was coming home from a local lumber yard on Saturday about lunch time, I saw a new white G Wagon lifted and running on tires that must have

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 500E Lemons Car # Road Atlanta

Well I offered him $500 for the 500E, here's the reply: "I do appreciate the offer, Very much Sir..but for the moment I'll need to pass...;-) But if you should come across any 500$ 500E's that You decide to pass on please let us know...:-D Glad you enjoyed the videoafter running with the

Re: [MBZ] G Wagon

Probably never been off pavement... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 12:30 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: When I was coming home from a local lumber yard on Saturday about lunch time, I saw a new white G Wagon lifted and running

Re: [MBZ] G Wagon

Probably never been off pavement... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 12:30 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: When I was coming home from a local lumber yard on Saturday about lunch time, I saw a new white G Wagon lifted and running

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

I've long thought that 123 had marginal taillights... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 10:53 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > A 21 watt lamp is hardly blinding, much less four of them. The whole idea is to increase visibility. >

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

I've long thought that 123 had marginal taillights... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 10:53 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > A 21 watt lamp is hardly blinding, much less four of them. The whole idea is to increase visibility. >

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

What the others said. The control arms attach to the subframe, right? And the subframe attaches to the body? If the subframe to body mount is rusted away, she's dead. If the body is rusted where the top of the shock attaches, that's repairable but indicative of the car's impending demise. If

Re: [MBZ] G Wagon

> On December 18, 2017 at 12:30 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > When I was coming home from a local lumber yard on Saturday about lunch > time, I saw a new white G Wagon lifted and running on tires that must > have been at least 40 inchers. You think the

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

Why did this make me think of the autonomous vehicles in the Woody Allen movie “Sleeper”? -D looking for his orb > On Dec 18, 2017, at 1:15 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > All the big lights and bright screen people will soon be ensconced in > automated

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

All the big lights and bright screen people will soon be ensconced in automated rolling coffins, where they will no longer need to see or drive themselves. Then the lighting will become moot, as all the cars will be linked in a hive mind. It will be us old farts who will remain in need of

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

Yes, your link works. No, I don't see the parts in question. On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 12:00 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Larry sez: > > >I sent the photos again last night - did you get them? > > Yes, I did. I don't see any damage though. > The control arm

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

I don’t see any damage. Either it was a lie or the photos are in the wrong area. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2017, at 12:00 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Larry sez: > >> I sent the photos again last night - did you get them? > > Yes, I did. I don't

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

Larry sez: >I sent the photos again last night - did you get them? Yes, I did. I don't see any damage though. The control arm mount(s) are more inboard (toward the center of the car) than what the pictures show. Please let me know if this link works or not. I have never shared files with M$ One

Re: [MBZ] Another Craigslist Find in Ohio

Does seem low. Drool Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI On Dec 18, 2017 12:23 PM, "Robert Massmann via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I came across this the other day, the price seemed low $5500, would be a > nice upgrade to my 1995 300D with 462,000 miles. >

[MBZ] G Wagon

When I was coming home from a local lumber yard on Saturday about lunch time, I saw a new white G Wagon lifted and running on tires that must have been at least 40 inchers. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Another Craigslist Find in Ohio

I came across this the other day, the price seemed low $5500, would be a nice upgrade to my 1995 300D with 462,000 miles. https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/2007-mercedes-e320-bluetec/6425280658.html Bob Massmann Oregonia, Ohio ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

Hi Rick, I sent the photos again last night - did you get them? Larry On 12/16/2017 10:54 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Larry asks: ‎BTW, did the photos of the rear wheel >area of my 91 300D make it to the list? Nope, they sure didn't. If you want, send them to me in a private

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

I don't think four brake lights are more blinding than two. But I agree with you that high efficiency bulbs encourage excess brightness, especially for those buying aftermarket 'upgrades'. It's the unfocused LED headlight bulbs that get my goat, followed closely by the fog lights that get

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Jim drives in a mostly rural location, where the majority of his roads are not lit at night. Dan drives mostly suburban, with well lit roadways. Two totally different environs. I drive in mostly suburban settings now, and see nearly every driver looking at their

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

> > A 21 watt lamp is hardly blinding, much less four of them. The whole idea is to increase visibility. > I find two of them ample. (The second one is there for redundancy.) They are _highly_ visible already. So, 2x is not blinding? How about 4x? 10x? 100x? More lumens equals more

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

I had no idea an 1157 was 21 watts, so I checked and it's 8w taillight and 27w brake/turn. Motorcycle headlights used to be 30/35w, no wonder they were useless at speed. Mitch. > On December 18, 2017 at 5:15 AM Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > A 21 watt lamp is

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 500E Lemons Car # Road Atlanta

I'd love to know more about the car. Could this be a non-500E with a replacement engine to make a 500E? - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

A 21 watt lamp is hardly blinding, much less four of them. The whole idea is to increase visibility. -D On Dec 18, 2017, at 12:20 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: >> ...add a bulb, and now you have SUPER brake lights. > > Thus blinding people close behind you every time you are