[MBZ] Poos Mobile?

2018-05-13 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/d/1993-mercedes-benz-320sd/6587756576.html Get him to do a 2 for 1 deal clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models-

Re: [MBZ] Spare tires

2018-05-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
everone in the construction trades seems to think it is their duty to spread drywall screws and all manner of iron on the roadways. I have something in one of my new $90 nokias now. clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: Road hazards are what gets me. Construction zones, pokey things dropped off

[MBZ] OT recovering a drill

2018-05-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Almost 10 years ago my favorite drill was damaged in a fire. I liked it because it was a slow speed 1/2" in a 1/4 - 3/8 drill chassis. As such it would fit in my little drill box along with bits, screws, anchors, plugs and other related stuff. After it was ruined, I tried for years to find

Re: [MBZ] Spare tires

2018-05-13 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Road hazards are what gets me. Construction zones, pokey things dropped off trucks or cars, pot holes large enough to hide lost toddlers 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

Re: [MBZ] Wonder how much crack is involved with this thing?

2018-05-13 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
This guy was eating lots of medibles. That thing looks pretty clapped out. SO somebody popped a 116 SD engine into this thing and has done nothing to deal with the rust. There is no way all numbers match if the engine is not original. With the wear, I am going to say it has around 250k at

Re: [MBZ] Spare tires

2018-05-13 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Back in the day, flat tires were a common and normal part of driving. I recall several times changing tires in the pouring rain, at night of course. Tires are so much better now! Or maybe I can just afford better ones now. Except in construction zones, I haven't had a flat in decades/

Re: [MBZ] Fleabay

2018-05-13 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Welcome to the world of forced upgrades. I'm betting it's a browser issue combined with the eternal twiddling computer people cannot resist. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Wonder how much crack is involved with this thing?

2018-05-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Was all that verbosity contained in one sentence?? OTOH, this is Gelb - very rare and a stunning shade of yellow. On Sun, May 13, 2018 at 11:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D- >

Re: [MBZ] Hawaii

2018-05-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Lolo: a person of reduced mental capacity, as in users of pakalolo. A degogatory term. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: *pakalolo*. Noun. (plural pakalolos) (Hawaii) A cultivar of marijuana said to be the world's best. (Hawaii) A person who smokes this cultivar.

Re: [MBZ] Hawaii

2018-05-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
an illegal weed, Hawaii's major cash crop. Known to contain thc. Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 12 May 2018 17:00:24 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Not a good time to be a pakalolo grower in Puna! So what is pakalolo? Craig _

Re: [MBZ] Spare tires

2018-05-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
they came with my cars, except the 66 200D. My 81 even has a genuine yourpeen kit that was delivered in a USA car by mistake. Of course the contents have been 'Merkanized and updated. G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Add a comprehensive first aid kit to the things you carry... Just a suggestion.

Re: [MBZ] Very nice W108 4.5 on BAT

2018-05-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I agree. Bundts have no place on a 4.5, although on my my W111 3.5 coupe they looked entirely appropriate. On Sun, May 13, 2018 at 12:45 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Notice that this car has the very "Classic" steel wheels with hub caps. The > car would not be right

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D fuel leak

2018-05-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Or drive it until the reserve light comes on and drain the thank into a can. It is not that bad, but I won't do it in good clothes! G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Or, you could do what I've now done quite a number of times. De-fuel the tank using a cheap electrical fuel pump plumbed into the fuel

[MBZ] Wonder how much crack is involved with this thing?

2018-05-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-TURBO-47K-MILES/372305227470?hash=item56af1eeece:g:3ygAAOSwxLVa9-az=mtr --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Aluminum Steelies

2018-05-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
yup! Same for 107, but different years Don't forget to send me your old alloy wheels and hubcaps! Dimitri wrote: That’s right! The first w123 came out in 1977 with hubcaps, the way it was intended by the designers. The bundt ugly wheels were just forced on the car later so it can appear

[MBZ] Fleabay

2018-05-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I am so sick of ebay.  I have searches saved in my ebay which is set to pull up listings started within the last 24 hours and sorted by distance.  These were setup using the advanced search then saving the search.  Then when I go back into my saved searched it pulls it up. Every so often hear

[MBZ] copart $300 140 diesel

2018-05-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I am getting closer to finishing up the copart 300SD with the factory crate motor.  Got the condenser swapped out and ac charged.  Changed all the filters and the oil. Air is now ice cold.  Next thing I need to do is motor mounts.  Aside from that I need to address the read deck speakers and

Re: [MBZ] Spare tires

2018-05-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 13 May 2018 11:25:40 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Grant wrote: > > > Add a comprehensive first aid kit to the things you carry... > > The list of what I carry is a lot longer - but I really should > expand my 1st aid kit. Would you please post to the

Re: [MBZ] Hawaii

2018-05-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 13 May 2018 09:16:31 -0500 tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: > MJ Gotcha. Craig Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A > Original message > From: Craig via Mercedes > Date: 2018-05-13 7:59 AM (GMT-06:00) > To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Spare tires

2018-05-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The touareg had the collapsible spare and an air pump. Seemed like a good compromise. Land Rovers apparently get better mileage with the spare on the hood. So perhaps that is a model to follow in this weight-and/or-fuel-saving age. On Sun, May 13, 2018, 9:30 AM fmiser via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Very nice W108 4.5 on BAT

2018-05-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Notice that this car has the very "Classic" steel wheels with hub caps. The car would not be right without them. Very nice example. On Sun, May 13, 2018 at 7:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Very rare to have leather seats. Love the two tone combination

Re: [MBZ] Spare tires

2018-05-13 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> > > Curt wrote: > > > > > > I think I've used the spare maybe 4 or 5 times in 25 years of > > > driving. > fmiser wrote: > > I run out of fingers and toes if I try to count the number of > people I have helped on the side of the road with a flat tire. > tyee165 wrote: > How often have you

Re: [MBZ] Spare tires

2018-05-13 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> > > Curt wrote: > > > > > I think I've used the spare maybe 4 or 5 times in 25 years of > > > driving. > > fmiser wrote: > > > > How often have you used your insurance policy? > > I may not live quite so far "out there" as Grant - but it's far > > enough out that cell service isn't certain and

Re: [MBZ] May sell 240D and 300D, was: Aluminum Steelies

2018-05-13 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Gerry, I'll drop you a note... I've been casually looking for another 240D for years, maybe yours will be the one! Jaime On Sun, May 13, 2018 at 12:58 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This discussion about wheels got me thinking about my '83 240D which has >

Re: [MBZ] May sell 240D and 300D

2018-05-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Thanks, Manfred, I'll pass it on. Gerry ~~~ MG wrote: > Roebling Road up near Savannah has regular Porsche race club > meetings. > > http://www.roeblingroad.com/ > > archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > > This discussion about wheels got me thinking

Re: [MBZ] May sell 240D and 300D, was: Aluminum Steelies

2018-05-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Mitch Haley wrote: > Need a dash cam through the driver's door window. > Want to see the look on the cop's face when he finds out the guy he stopped > for going 90mph over the speed limit is 90 years old. ROFL!!! I "will" put the dashcam on the window since being prepared for a disaster

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D fuel leak

2018-05-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Some years ago my Indy made a mistake while doing delivery valve seals that made the job take inordinately long and cost $1000. The next time I had a car that needed them I did them myself, cost around $20.If something is going to be screwed up I might as well do it myself... Curt Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Hawaii

2018-05-13 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS1vBb4AAZQ On Sun, May 13, 2018 at 9:44 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > *pakalolo*. Noun. (plural pakalolos) (Hawaii) A cultivar of marijuana said > to be the world's best. (Hawaii) A person who smokes this cultivar. > > On

Re: [MBZ] Hawaii

2018-05-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
*pakalolo*. Noun. (plural pakalolos) (Hawaii) A cultivar of marijuana said to be the world's best. (Hawaii) A person who smokes this cultivar. On Sun, May 13, 2018 at 10:16 AM, tyee165 via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > MJ > > > Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A > Original message

Re: [MBZ] steelie hub cap

2018-05-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Seems inexpensive? On Sun, May 13, 2018 at 9:02 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > someone may need this > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1975-1985-Genuine-Mercedes-300D- > Hub-Cap-Wheel-Cover-Black/162901638642?hash=item25edb1bd > f2:g:5gYAAOSwNMVag8Ey > >

[MBZ] Very nice W108 4.5 on BAT

2018-05-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Very rare to have leather seats. Love the two tone combination paint job. Deserves to sell for $20K https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-mercedes-benz-280se-4-5-9/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-05-13 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] May sell 240D and 300D, was: Aluminum Steelies

2018-05-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
LOL. After he pulls you over, start arguing and make the cop arrest you forcibly. Have a friend record the whole brouhaha, sell the video, and retire on the proceeds. Hopefully, while not being in jail. On Sun, May 13, 2018 at 7:04 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Hawaii

2018-05-13 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
MJ Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Craig via Mercedes Date: 2018-05-13 7:59 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hawaii On Sat, 12 May 2018

Re: [MBZ] Spare tires

2018-05-13 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
How often have you tried to help someone who had a spare with very little air in it? Do you carry a pump? Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: fmiser via Mercedes Date: 2018-05-13 12:12 AM (GMT-06:00) To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: fmiser

[MBZ] steelie hub cap

2018-05-13 Thread MG via Mercedes
someone may need this https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1975-1985-Genuine-Mercedes-300D-Hub-Cap-Wheel-Cover-Black/162901638642?hash=item25edb1bdf2:g:5gYAAOSwNMVag8Ey ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Hawaii

2018-05-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 12 May 2018 17:00:24 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Not a good time to be a pakalolo grower in Puna! So what is pakalolo? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Floor pans - 1985 300TD

2018-05-13 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
I’m pretty sure that the klokkerhol panels are the ones that are sold by fixmyrust. They are Dutch made I believe. I think they are pretty decent. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2018, at 7:12 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I am going to have the floor

Re: [MBZ] May sell 240D and 300D

2018-05-13 Thread MG via Mercedes
Roebling Road up near Savannah has regular Porsche race club meetings. http://www.roeblingroad.com/ archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: This discussion about wheels got me thinking about my '83 240D which has painted hubcaps and steel rims. I've been thinking about selling it and the '83 300D

[MBZ] Floor pans - 1985 300TD

2018-05-13 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
I am going to have the floor pans in my son in law’s car replaced . What supplier is my best option and are the replacement pans the same for wagon or 4 door models? https://www.fixmyrust.com/Category/1976-1985_W123_Parts These guys have the rear pans for about $85 and with free shipping

Re: [MBZ] May sell 240D and 300D, was: Aluminum Steelies

2018-05-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Need a dash cam through the driver's door window. Want to see the look on the cop's face when he finds out the guy he stopped for going 90mph over the speed limit is 90 years old. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Spare tires

2018-05-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Add a comprehensive first aid kit to the things you carry... Just a suggestion. On Sat, May 12, 2018 at 10:12 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Curt wrote: > > > I think I've used the spare maybe 4 or 5 times in 25 years of > > driving. > > How often have you used your