[MBZ] Another 116

2018-03-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
Farther away than the one Kaleb posted, but ... https://farmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-mercedes-benz-300sd/6491552594.html And then over in Arizona, https://showlow.craigslist.org/cto/d/82-mercedes-300-sd/6504879184.html Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

2018-03-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Plan on buying and installing the electronic conversion for the crypsler ACC I've avoided those things like the Plague (they are) so I have no exerience, but I think the defrost only means that the servo is stuck. Craig via Mercedes March 3, 2018 at 11:11 PM

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

2018-03-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 3 Mar 2018 22:01:35 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > 2k tops. At the money he is asking it should be in top shape with > everything working With the A/C not working, it could be: - the compressor, - the condenser, - the

Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

2018-03-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I had cooper CS4 on the van, and I thought they slipped belts pretty early, but when I checked the miles on them, they had around 50k. So for the price I guess they were ok. I just wish I could find tars that didn't slip belts all the time. With any tires I had msde in Yurp, other than

Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

2018-03-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
What was the Czech continental? Barum? Try those. They looked decent, but I've not had any long enough to determine the long term viability. I've had poor results with several brands of "high quality" asian tars. IMHO, anything yurpeen is preferable over asian or US brands. Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
2k tops. At the money he is asking it should be in top shape with everything working Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 9:51 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 3 Mar 2018 19:51:18 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

2018-03-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 3 Mar 2018 19:51:18 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > It’s probably worth 3k if it doesn’t have rust. I would prefer closer > to 2 though OK. I called the fellow. He said he hasn't driven it for a while, so its characteristics are not front-most

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

2018-03-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 3 Mar 2018 21:51:13 -0500 (EST) ROGER HALE via Mercedes wrote: > If really interested, send me any questions. I'd be happy to help. Thank you, Roger, for the offer of help. The Chrysler system makes me a little leery. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

2018-03-03 Thread ROGER HALE via Mercedes
Yes, I like my 116. It's a 1980 300SD with about 425,000 miles. I did finally have to replace the tranny and it's ok now. The main gotcha' is the Chrysler servo. I never had one leak, but the gears break and stick. There's an electronic replacement for it. It should have the newer glow

Re: [MBZ] This might be worth messing with

2018-03-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What is that color? On Sat, Mar 3, 2018 at 9:25 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > These are sort of hot on the market right now. If you do a good Martha > and fix those seats, you could put it on BaT and make some bank. You may > even have a compatible transmission

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

2018-03-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Cracked dash wood and aftermarket antenna. Fuggedaboutit. On Sat, Mar 3, 2018 at 8:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s probably worth 3k if it doesn’t have rust. I would prefer closer to 2 > though > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 3, 2018, at 7:47

Re: [MBZ] Loads of crack and meth was smoked

2018-03-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Too badly screwed up. Beyond saving. On Sat, Mar 3, 2018 at 8:41 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "W124 S-Class" struts and brakes installed? "Professionally engineered"? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On March 3, 2018 8:19:24 PM EST,

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

2018-03-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Blast! Forgot to make the post plain text, for some reason the list and Yahoo don't get along unless I do. https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4713/39622927395_a2e72a0d88_b.jpg On Saturday, March 3, 2018, 9:22:50 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Fix your

Re: [MBZ] This might be worth messing with

2018-03-03 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
These are sort of hot on the market right now. If you do a good Martha and fix those seats, you could put it on BaT and make some bank. You may even have a compatible transmission in your collection of car. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

2018-03-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Fix your link - it’s got a run on. Sounds cool. -D > On Mar 3, 2018, at 9:17 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Last weekend we went to "The Ancient Ones of Maine" gun show. Its mostly > focused on primitive or at least old timey guns. I had a bad time with

[MBZ] OT: New gun

2018-03-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Last weekend we went to "The Ancient Ones of Maine" gun show. Its mostly focused on primitive or at least old timey guns. I had a bad time with my modern in-line muzzle loader last fall during hunting season. Any snow or rain that got anywhere near it would wet the powder and wet powder doesn't

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It’s probably worth 3k if it doesn’t have rust. I would prefer closer to 2 though Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 7:47 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 3 Mar 2018 19:39:40 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

2018-03-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 3 Mar 2018 19:39:40 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > It looks like it might be nice but the price is too high What kind of price do you think would be reasonable? Craig > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 3, 2018, at 7:30 PM, Craig via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

2018-03-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 3 Mar 2018 19:34:20 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > https://www.discounttiredirect.com/fitmentresult/tires/size/195-70-14 Well, what do you know! They have Cooper CS3 Touring 195 /70 R14 91T SL BSW for $47.88ea, which is $191.52 for four, just

Re: [MBZ] Loads of crack and meth was smoked

2018-03-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
"W124 S-Class" struts and brakes installed? "Professionally engineered"? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 3, 2018 8:19:24 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >1979 Mercedes benz 300CD 300D title in hand couple diesel slight hit >

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It looks like it might be nice but the price is too high Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 7:30 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 3 Mar 2018 18:58:12 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300SD

Re: [MBZ] Loads of crack and meth was smoked

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes it looks like it met with some sort of rotating mass Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 7:25 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 3 Mar 2018 19:19:24 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> 1979 Mercedes benz 300CD

Re: [MBZ] Nice low mile 210 diesel priced in cdi territory

2018-03-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
"This is the year model you want: Before Mercedes loaded their diesel engines with emissions garbage." Ok. I've been wondering when that happened. Must also be one of the last big body hand made in Germany cars too? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 3, 2018 8:12:09 PM

Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.discounttiredirect.com/fitmentresult/tires/size/195-70-14 Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 7:13 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 3 Mar 2018 18:04:36 -0700 Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

2018-03-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 3 Mar 2018 18:58:12 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Turbo Diesel A/T $3900 obo VERY CLEAN!! > > https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/1979-mercedes-benz-300sd/6517598390.html So it's nice? No pictures of the engine,

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2018-03-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 3 Mar 2018 19:19:24 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > 1979 Mercedes benz 300CD 300D title in hand couple diesel slight hit > > https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1979-mercedes-benz-300cd-300d/6517475908.html You call that a "slight" hit?! Looks

[MBZ] This might be worth messing with

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Mercedes 500sec https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-500sec/6509132907.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Would I rather buy a nice cdi or a wore out 240D?

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1977 240D Mercedes Benz https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/d-mercedes-benz/6493947611.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Loads of crack and meth was smoked

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1979 Mercedes benz 300CD 300D title in hand couple diesel slight hit https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1979-mercedes-benz-300cd-300d/6517475908.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It’s a chain or franchises or something. They were in Houston have not seen them here --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 8:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks, I will check it out. Never heard of them before. I see they have a > location

Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

2018-03-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 3 Mar 2018 18:04:36 -0700 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.tires-easy.com/tires/195-70-14, you can get a set of four > Cooper CS3 Touring 195/70R14 91T BSW for $ 191.52 plus delivery. Or you can get four Kumho Sense KR26 195/70R14 91H BSW for $ 242.44

[MBZ] Nice low mile 210 diesel priced in cdi territory

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1999 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel (super low miles) https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/d/1999-mercedes-e300/6517551524.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

2018-03-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 3 Mar 2018 19:27:18 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Maybe I should Just buy some of those cheepcheep Asian things. Or I > guess I could check around see if I could find the Michelins somewhere > else. What a PITA. On the site Andrew mentioned,

Re: [MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Thanks, I will check it out. Never heard of them before. I see they have a location in broken arrow Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 6:58 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Try these guys for a quote - they were quite reasonable last time I needed > a new

[MBZ] Nice 116

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1979 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Turbo Diesel A/T $3900 obo VERY CLEAN!! https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/1979-mercedes-benz-300sd/6517598390.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Try these guys for a quote - they were quite reasonable last time I needed a new windshield (for a common car though): https://www.binswangerglass.com/auto-glass-services/request-auto-glass-quote On Sat, Mar 3, 2018 at 6:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I would get some Hankook or kumho, they seem decent Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 6:27 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I called Costco to see if they had Michelin tires to fit and were compatible. > He could get some in the proper size that

Re: [MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well maybe I can find another car to buy while picking up glass Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I doubt they will ship, but you can ask. Probably need to drive over and > pick it up. > -- > Max Dillon >

Re: [MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Give you 700 for it FOB Providence. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 3, 2018 7:23 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: It definitely has that. Very rare Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 6:19 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

2018-03-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I called Costco to see if they had Michelin tires to fit and were compatible. He could get some in the proper size that were some other name but probably pretty much the same. He asked what car they were for and the conversation got into some whole other dimension about they had to go on the

Re: [MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I doubt they will ship, but you can ask. Probably need to drive over and pick it up. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 3, 2018 7:03:15 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >I see them on car-part. Closest is in Texas 290 miles away. Can

Re: [MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It definitely has that. Very rare Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 6:19 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Especially if it also has the rare zundfogel engine package > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Mar 3, 2018, at 7:06 PM, Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Especially if it also has the rare zundfogel engine package --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 7:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > The back glass on the coupe may be different from the sedan which means it > will be a lot more expensive and rarer.

Re: [MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Rubber seal with the anodized aluminum trim. 0124-670-06-08 about $53.00 from the dealer. -D > On Mar 3, 2018, at 7:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I see them on car-part. Closest is in Texas 290 miles away. Can they ship > glass and how do you

Re: [MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I checked the EPC with a swagged model code and it came back with a 124 670 47 80 which is about $1,000 from the dealer. The back glass on the coupe may be different from the sedan which means it will be a lot more expensive and rarer. -D > On Mar 3, 2018, at 6:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I see them on car-part. Closest is in Texas 290 miles away. Can they ship glass and how do you install these? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 5:45 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes I was lucky to get used original locally when tree came down on my

Re: [MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes I was lucky to get used original locally when tree came down on my 123 coupe. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 3, 2018 6:42 PM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > Yes, used OE will be more hassle, but probably higher quality and lower > cost. > -- > Max Dillon >

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2018-03-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, used OE will be more hassle, but probably higher quality and lower cost. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 that needs Wilton's 300D windshield installed On March 3, 2018 6:32:08 PM EST, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: >Try Potomac German for used. >

Re: [MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Try Potomac German for used. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 3, 2018 6:12 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Holy crap I just did a quote on safelite and it was $1700. Wtf? Maybe this > will be a parts car? I was think it would be $5-600 > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Holy crap I just did a quote on safelite and it was $1700. Wtf? Maybe this will be a parts car? I was think it would be $5-600 Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 5:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > So I went and got the 88 300ce I was talking about earlier. Paid

[MBZ] I buy a car a probably should not have

2018-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So I went and got the 88 300ce I was talking about earlier. Paid $500 for it. It’s fairly straight with decent paint with normal door dings all over it as would be typical. Guy says he drove it back to St. Louis from Dallas last year and it’s been sitting since November. I hope I didn’t screw

Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins -- bundts 123/126?

2018-03-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Mine too- I think the others,are bundt-ugly. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 3, 2018 4:40 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > my preference is for the light alloy hubcap wheels. The weight advantage > of alloys without the tedious cleaning required by bundts

Re: [MBZ] Which glow plug? - 240D

2018-03-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You know in Japan the word for beer is beeru. Niho beeru ! --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 5:43 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Curley wrote: >> I will only use Beru... > >> I have used neverseezeon the threads. > > Thanks for info that BERU is

Re: [MBZ] Which glow plug? - 240D

2018-03-03 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Curley wrote: > I will only use Beru... > I have used neverseezeon the threads. Thanks for info that BERU is preferred brand, everyone. GP dash light works now and start is easy. I am heathen - used plugs got me out of this warm weather easy fix. Thanks for everything, guys. tin.man

Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins -- bundts 123/126?

2018-03-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
my preference is for the light alloy hubcap wheels. The weight advantage of alloys without the tedious cleaning required by bundts or 15 hole or 8 hole alloys. Curt Raymond via Mercedes March 3, 2018 at 2:20 PM Your (then mine, then Dimitri's) '78 240D ended up

Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins -- bundts 123/126?

2018-03-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Your (then mine, then Dimitri's) '78 240D ended up with the alloy wheels from Hammie the '83 240D. I was amazed how much lighter they were than steelies... -Curt On Saturday, March 3, 2018, 8:39:38 AM EST, Dwight Giles wrote: When I was going to replace steel

Re: [MBZ] Muchos millas

2018-03-03 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins -- bundts 123/126?

2018-03-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
When I was going to replace steel wheels on 240D with bundts I had to get longer bolts. Decided not to do it & still have bolts & Bundts. Dwight Giles Jr 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI On Mar 2, 2018 10:26 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > Hubcap and

Re: [MBZ] Muchos millas

2018-03-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Originated in "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” and was misquoted in several other movies, such as Blazing Saddles. -D > On Mar 2, 2018, at 11:20 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > BADGES = Batchez . slang Mexican talk takeaway from a really old movie >