Re: [MBZ] OT Winders question

Windoze 8 doesn't have a Program List like XP - 7 or10. There is an add-on  Start8 that will add make the Windoze 8 Start Button look like XP, 7, 10. Win Key+E will open File Explorer i.e. My Computer Win Key+R will open the Run Box Win Key+D will Minimize an Open Window to the Task Bar Win Key+

Re: [MBZ] Variable Compression Engine

HAHAHAHA! Sure! Same as Airbus provides gliders to passengers to glide safely to earf when the fly by wire fails. G Mann via Mercedes March 30, 2018 at 10:20 PM Only one question. Does the car with this engine come equipped with a folding bicycle in the trunk t

Re: [MBZ] Variable Compression Engine

Only one question. Does the car with this engine come equipped with a folding bicycle in the trunk to serve as the "limp home mode" when one tiny computer component fails and it goes into catastrophic failure? On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wr

Re: [MBZ] 240D offer

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks, Gerry Dwight Giles wrote: > If no rust it would bring that here in the northeast. > On Mar 30, 2018 9:52 AM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > If the car is “like new” then I think that the right buyer might pay 7k > > even with that mileage. > > > > Sent fr

Re: [MBZ] 240D offer

She didn't call today, so who knows? Gerry > She's waiting for her husband to go out > > --FT > > > On 3/30/18 12:09 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Buggered Benzmail wrote: > Maybe she just wanted your phone number! > > G: She didn't ask for it; I volunteered it. I told her to ca

Re: [MBZ] Garage challenge

A 240D pickup truck. Gotta love the utility of a basic 240D. I miss mine. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 30, 2018 7:29 PM, "Dimitri" wrote: > What Dwight said! Basically it was a blurb in the Star back in March 2014 > showing my car hauling building materials for the construction of my > g

Re: [MBZ] OT Winders question

I am constantly surprised by how often my Ubuntu laptop wants to update - at least once a week. However, I don't think it's ever insisted that I do it RIGHT NOW. On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 3:07 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dunno. The other day Angie had finally had

Re: [MBZ] Garage Challenge - Moriarty

On Fri, 30 Mar 2018 19:47:26 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > WOW Yeah! That's why we don't do it any more. I talked with the fellow who built and was using the building as a leather goods factory. He said he went through about 500 gallons/month. Craig > On 3/30/2018 7:39 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Garage Challenge - Moriarty

WOW On 3/30/2018 7:39 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 30 Mar 2018 20:16:13 -0400 Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: Holy smokes, that’s huge! Is it heated? It does have heaters, however, we do not use them because of the amount of propane they use. The first November we were here, I set them

Re: [MBZ] OT Winders question

> Floyd wrote: > I have this new cheep winders laptop that is running I think > winders 8 or something.  I can see the windows for the apps but > the menu bar that I am used to is nowhere to be seen on the app > window.  Is there some new magic incantation I need to perform > to get menu choices? 

Re: [MBZ] OT Winders question

On Fri, 30 Mar 2018 17:23:31 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Here’s an interesting Windows shortcut I just learned: > > If you type a domain name in the address field of a browser, say “CNN”, > and then press “Enter” and “CTRL” at the same time, it will complete > the URL making it “www.C

Re: [MBZ] Garage Challenge - Moriarty

On Fri, 30 Mar 2018 20:16:13 -0400 Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > Holy smokes, that’s huge! Is it heated? It does have heaters, however, we do not use them because of the amount of propane they use. The first November we were here, I set them to keep the shop at 55 deg.F. (about 6' off the floor)

Re: [MBZ] Garage Challenge - Moriarty

Holy smokes, that’s huge! Is it heated? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2018, at 8:11 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > You win! Nice! > > That's what Dimitri and Jaime need! >> Craig via Mercedes >> March 30, 2018 at 2:55 PM >> Here is the building

Re: [MBZ] Garage Challenge - Moriarty

You win! Nice! That's what Dimitri and Jaime need! Craig via Mercedes March 30, 2018 at 2:55 PM Here is the building we are renting. The shop area is 60' wide x 100' deep. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Window switch fix

Put it in a small plastic bag when you take it apart so if stuff goes flying it is contained.  If you take it apart carefully you won't get stuff flying around, there are some little springs in there about 1/4" long so they don't have much travel but will boing out if you aren't careful.  Just

Re: [MBZ] Garage challenge

What Dwight said! Basically it was a blurb in the Star back in March 2014 showing my car hauling building materials for the construction of my garage! I really overdid it with the weight but the car handled it well! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2018, at 5:21 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Window switch fix

I did not take the thing apart. I had hoped to flush it with solution. The past unit I messed with blew apart and never went back again clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D

Re: [MBZ] 240D offer

She's waiting for her husband to go out --FT On 3/30/18 12:09 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Buggered Benzmail wrote: Maybe she just wanted your phone number! G: She didn't ask for it; I volunteered it. I told her to call me today if she was still interested. It's noon and she hasn't

[MBZ] Variable Compression Engine

This sounds interesting - by Nissan: http://www.enginelabs.com/news/infinitis-variable-compression-engine-is-real-will-debut-in-2019/ tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Garage Challenge - Moriarty

What a beautiful playpen. On Mar 30, 2018 5:27 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes, it must be seen to be believed > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 30, 2018, at 2:55 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Here is the building we are renting. > > > > T

Re: [MBZ] 240D offer

If no rust it would bring that here in the northeast. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 30, 2018 9:52 AM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > If the car is “like new” then I think that the right buyer might pay 7k > even with that mileage. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 30, 2018, at 8:22 AM

Re: [MBZ] Garage Challenge - Moriarty

Yes, it must be seen to be believed Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2018, at 2:55 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > Here is the building we are renting. > > The shop area is 60' wide x 100' deep. > > > Craig > > > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] OT Winders question

Here’s an interesting Windows shortcut I just learned: If you type a domain name in the address field of a browser, say “CNN”, and then press “Enter” and “CTRL” at the same time, it will complete the URL making it “www.CNN.com”. Nifty. Works on Macs, too. “Enter” and “⌘”. -D > On Mar 30,

Re: [MBZ] OT Winders question

The windows key is a great shortcut, especially in Win10 where the start menu is absolutely loaded with garbage... -Curt On Friday, March 30, 2018, 4:32:58 PM EDT, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Try hitting the Alt key, that can make the menus visible when running a program. Quick

Re: [MBZ] Garage challenge

China Blue 240D hauling 4x8 sheets of plywood. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 30, 2018 3:58 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > On Thu, 29 Mar 2018 20:11:33 -0400 Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Ok here is my garage. 5 years in the making and still a long way to go! > > What is the seco

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of bundts

The key is to pull over as soon as you hear the thumping, not AFTER the wheel rolls down the embankment. On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 3:58 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > lug BOLTS! > > I remembered 90ftlb, but apparently did not tighten the SD bolts to that... > > --F

Re: [MBZ] OT Winders question

Try hitting the Alt key, that can make the menus visible when running a program. Quick keyboard shortcut for launching any app: hit the Windows key, just start typing the name of the app, and Win automatically searches and displays the results, you hit the enter key if the top result is what you w

Re: [MBZ] OT Winders question

Dunno. The other day Angie had finally had enough of Winders 10 and its incessant "Don't Turn off your Computer" update nonsense. Its got Lubuntu Linux now and I couldn't be happier. Lubuntu is a lightweight distribution which works well on older hardware plus since its in the Ubuntu family its

[MBZ] OT Winders question

I have this new cheep winders laptop that is running I think winders 8 or something.  I can see the windows for the apps but the menu bar that I am used to is nowhere to be seen on the app window.  Is there some new magic incantation I need to perform to get menu choices?  In this case in parti

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of bundts

lug BOLTS! I remembered 90ftlb, but apparently did not tighten the SD bolts to that... --FT On 3/30/18 2:53 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: On the subject of wheels and lug nuts... what is the factory correct torque for lug nuts? Just realized I've never "looked it up"... _

Re: [MBZ] Garage challenge

On Thu, 29 Mar 2018 20:11:33 -0400 Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > Ok here is my garage. 5 years in the making and still a long way to go! What is the second picture? I cannot read the text. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of bundts

Glad to read that, I usually use 85 ft lb, especially with the Jetta's tendency to loosen bolts. BTW after Rich's post the other day I went and checked, our fleet's bolts were all tight. -Curt On Friday, March 30, 2018, 3:14:00 PM EDT, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: On 123 and 124

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of bundts

On 123 and 124 and 201 cars: 110 Nm, which is about 80 Ft lb. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 2:53 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > On the subject of wheels and lug nuts... what is the factory correct torque > for lug nuts? > Just realized I've never "looked it up"... >

Re: [MBZ] Garages

Is that yet another *mittlerot* W115 300D? On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 2:40 PM, tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: > > Waiting for spring in the GWN > > Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archi

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of bundts

On the subject of wheels and lug nuts... what is the factory correct torque for lug nuts? Just realized I've never "looked it up"... On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 6:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wicked funny. > > On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 8:24 AM, Meade Dillon vi

Re: [MBZ] OT but german

Jagwire --FT On 3/30/18 2:07 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: They're both wrong, it's "portch". - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 1:58 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Caution to sensitive ears: The young lady has a bit of a potty m

Re: [MBZ] OT but german

They're both wrong, it's "portch". - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 1:58 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Caution to sensitive ears: The young lady has a bit of a potty mouth but > she is correct > > https://jalopnik.com/what-is-the-correct

[MBZ] OT but german

Caution to sensitive ears:  The young lady has a bit of a potty mouth but she is correct https://jalopnik.com/what-is-the-correct-pronunciation-of-porsche-a-cargume-1823950563 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Garage Challenge

Alas - no Mercedes anymore. I don't have the time to spare to keep the ones I can afford running. I think I will replace the weights at the ends of the "you're in far enough" strings with a hood star though . . . All the cedar was harvested here - making a platform bed and headboard now, another ta

Re: [MBZ] For MG

I was wrong. Just looked it all up and there is one still left in the company as a floating museum. They had 4 engines coupled to each screw so 8 engines all together and they were two stroke Detroits with blowers so no wonder they sounded so good. I seem to remember the engineer saying that t

Re: [MBZ] Dead 300E

Whew, someone saved me! --FT On 3/30/18 8:00 AM, Buggered Benzmail wrote: I’m thinking that too. Nice enough car. --R Sent from iPhone On Mar 29, 2018, at 8:00 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: You’ve got the upper hand, as he’s not going to find someone to pay that kind of money for a ca

Re: [MBZ] For MG

that's a small one only had something like 4 crew members I believe. Once rode on one of the slightly larger ones LCI(L) that ran 4 big diesel engines hooked to two screws. There were originally 5 or 6 of these I believe, that were converted and saw service for a long time as the New York Circl

Re: [MBZ] Garage Challenge

Nice! Very spacious. Where is the Mercedes! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2018, at 10:50 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pretty standard Crapsman band saw that allows the whole saw assembly to tilt > for angle cuts. > > -D > >> On Mar 30, 2018, at 10:15 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] 240D offer

Dimitri wrote: > If the car is “like new” then I think that the right buyer might pay 7k even > with that mileage. G: Thanks, Dimitri. Meade Dillon wrote: > > That's what I'm thinking... > > Be ready for the "test drive", nudge nudge wink wink. G: Not likely since her husband was in the passen

Re: [MBZ] 240D offer

Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > What would you replace it with? G: My '83 300D. Two cars is enough. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Un

Re: [MBZ] Please Talk me out of this one - -'78 Silver Wraith RR on BAT

It was really fun knowing somebody who had a Roller, the stories made my efforts to keep the $400 240D running sound totally adequate. That said when the car was running and driving (rare) it was a glorious event. -Curt On Friday, March 30, 2018, 11:33:02 AM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Please Talk me out of this one - -'78 Silver Wraith RR on BAT

S! Andrew NEEDS a roller! Curt Raymond via Mercedes March 30, 2018 at 10:16 AM A friend of mine came into some money when his mother died. He "invested" something like $60k into a Rolls. It was constantly broken down and every time it did it was like a $5,0

Re: [MBZ] Please Talk me out of this one - -'78 Silver Wraith RR on BAT

A friend of mine came into some money when his mother died. He "invested" something like $60k into a Rolls. It was constantly broken down and every time it did it was like a $5,000 repair. I'm talking like radiator, brake lines, control units etc. After dumping something like $20k into it he dum

Re: [MBZ] Please Talk me out of this one - -'78 Silver Wraith RR on BAT

The windshield washers are not currently working and the reservoir is leaking.[that will cost $3k to replace the washer flood bottle] Hi, in the driving video, Is that the break fluid light that is lit on the dashboard?  [the breaks is braked] Does it come with the moutons included?  [No but

Re: [MBZ] Garage Challenge

Pretty standard Crapsman band saw that allows the whole saw assembly to tilt for angle cuts. -D > On Mar 30, 2018, at 10:15 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nice cedar! What is that bandsaw thing? Never seen anything like that. > > --FT > > >> On 3/29/18 9:18 PM, OK Don via Me

[MBZ] How scary does this look?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-mercedes-benz-280s-3/ Pretty bad looking paint job, wonder how much rust is hiding? - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or ch

Re: [MBZ] Craig now far away from you is this?

Bring many bennies --FT On 3/30/18 10:20 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Maybe I need to come haul it pos of yours off Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2018, at 9:17 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: bit of a shake at idle If that dude is asking $2800 for that thing, this 78

Re: [MBZ] Craig now far away from you is this?

Maybe I need to come haul it pos of yours off Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2018, at 9:17 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > bit of a shake at idle > > If that dude is asking $2800 for that thing, this 78 I have here must be > worth about $4k > > --FT > > >> On 3/29/18 10:01 P

Re: [MBZ] Craig now far away from you is this?

bit of a shake at idle If that dude is asking $2800 for that thing, this 78 I have here must be worth about $4k --FT On 3/29/18 10:01 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 29 Mar 2018 18:05:58 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: 1982 Mercedes 300cd Turbo Diesel https://santafe

Re: [MBZ] Please Talk me out of this one - -'78 Silver Wraith RR on BAT

George of Leatherique fame was a RR person for some years. He told me at length on several occasions about the nightmares involved in maintaining these cars, especially the difficulty and expense of sourcing parts. I heard enough from him that convinced me I would never own one. I’m just into s

Re: [MBZ] Garage Challenge

Nice cedar!  What is that bandsaw thing?  Never seen anything like that. --FT On 3/29/18 9:18 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: This is our new 24' x 40' garage/wood shop. On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 5:16 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: Looks like a shot straight out of the 80’s! Sent from my iPho

Re: [MBZ] Please Talk me out of this one - -'78 Silver Wraith RR on BAT

Thanks, Dan. That helps a little. On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 10:09 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > I would not wish one of those abortions on my worst enemy. You must not > know much about RRs - chassis hydraulics and brakes alone can cost you > better than the finest 300TD you could find. An

Re: [MBZ] Please Talk me out of this one - -'78 Silver Wraith RR on BAT

I would not wish one of those abortions on my worst enemy. You must not know much about RRs - chassis hydraulics and brakes alone can cost you better than the finest 300TD you could find. And there’s little or no aftermarket suppliers for parts, either. I can’t think of a parallel to the phra

Re: [MBZ] Please Talk me out of this one - -'78 Silver Wraith RR on BAT

You're supposed to talk me out of it. Tell me instead about the insane repair and maintenance costs and low re=sale value. On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 10:06 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You need that to drive to work and back. in DC, people will think you > ar

Re: [MBZ] Please Talk me out of this one - -'78 Silver Wraith RR on BAT

You need that to drive to work and back. in DC, people will think you are "somebody" and clear the path for you. It is not even silver. Looks more like brown wraith. Even Davide in OZ has a roller. Why don't you? Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes March 30, 201

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of bundts

Wicked funny. On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 8:24 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://youtu.be/OHcemu3Llis > > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 11:46 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > About 10-1

Re: [MBZ] 240D offer

If the car is “like new” then I think that the right buyer might pay 7k even with that mileage. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2018, at 8:22 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's what I'm thinking... > > Be ready for the "test drive", nudge nudge wink wink. > > - >

Re: [MBZ] 240D offer

What would you replace it with? On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 8:22 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's what I'm thinking... > > Be ready for the "test drive", nudge nudge wink wink. > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 8:01 AM, Buggered

[MBZ] Please Talk me out of this one - -'78 Silver Wraith RR on BAT

OMG stop me. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-rolls-royce-silver-wraith-4/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-03-30 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of bundts

https://youtu.be/OHcemu3Llis - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 11:46 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > About 10-15 years ago I was northbound on I95 behind a small pickup that > was loaded with cordwood. It got exciting when the pickup's r

Re: [MBZ] 240D offer

That's what I'm thinking... Be ready for the "test drive", nudge nudge wink wink. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 8:01 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe she just wanted your phone number! > > __

Re: [MBZ] 240D offer

$7k is crack prices. If you get it, good for you. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2018, at 1:36 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sitting in the local convenience store lot drinking coffee about 1:00 am. > BMW drives up and lady asked about my '83 240D which is like new. > I told he

Re: [MBZ] 240D offer

Maybe she just wanted your phone number! --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 30, 2018, at 2:36 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sitting in the local convenience store lot drinking coffee about 1:00 am. > BMW drives up and lady asked about my '83 240D which is like new. > I told her $7000 f

Re: [MBZ] Dead 300E

I’m thinking that too. Nice enough car. --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 29, 2018, at 8:00 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > You’ve got the upper hand, as he’s not going to find someone to pay that kind > of money for a car that doesn’t run. I would offer $400 and leave him a > phone numbe

Re: [MBZ] Test

On Fri, 30 Mar 2018 08:38:31 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Again.  > > Probably time to sign up with the Gmail account.  > > Rick > ___ Came through here at 4:45 am to Mercedes Discussion List. Gerry --- This email has been checked for viruses by

[MBZ] Test

Again.  Probably time to sign up with the Gmail account.  Rick ___ 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.co