Re: [MBZ] OT: Elon Musk's very awkward moment...

2018-06-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Clay, The example city in my post is Phoenix, AZ, however, it has become like every other city of size, a bastion of ignorant leadership and poor civic planning. The examples you give for Seattle are repeated in every city, by every "public works department" across the nation. If you go to any

Re: [MBZ] OT: Elon Musk's very awkward moment...

2018-06-01 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I just read that we have around 3.8% unemployment now. Best labor market in 18 years! It seems almost anybody looking for employment will find something, according to the MSM. I wonder why the 5k hobos occupying SEA are not on the labor rolls if there are jobs going begging. Automating

Re: [MBZ] This 210 diesel

2018-06-01 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Nothing worse than letting a diesel sit or only go on short trips. Take it out and flog the tar out of it. Gump had sat for two years before coming to me. It took a few months of daily driving to get her willing to at least try to to get close to her top speed. Almost a 18 months before she

Re: [MBZ] OT: Elon Musk's very awkward moment...

2018-06-01 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Good GOD, you do not live in Seattle, do you? This sounds just like the nightmare scenario I meet every day. The things the hobos do on those bikes makes me cringe when i see the tourist smiling away while pedaling along. We have light rail, street cars, buses, and more lame excuses for

Re: [MBZ] 722.6's

2018-06-01 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > Well first of all what is the issue you are having? Won't move. Whining. Replaced conductor plate, fluid, filter. Cleaned out oil-soaked computer. Moved great for 1/4 mile or so, then pretty much reverted to pre-repair behavior. New filter clogged with crap from a coolant-soaked

Re: [MBZ] OT: Elon Musk's very awkward moment...

2018-06-01 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Cant really disagree with any of that Curt. I generally time flights into and out of LAX to avoid traffic. The billion dollar hov lane on the 405 was a complete waste of money. What a boondoggle. There is a new tax to support mass transit but the housing development always seems to happen before

[MBZ] G-wagen: Refreshing or Revolting?

2018-06-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Elon Musk's very awkward moment...

2018-06-01 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Hi Max, For now it doesnt seem like anyone is mandating the driverless stuff or even collision avoidance. If people feel squeamish enough, the driverless taxi/truck will flop despite the labor cost savings. It will be interesting to see if it can survive, but I will bet that if it is good enough

Re: [MBZ] Don's New Plane

2018-06-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That concept fascinates me. An inflatable airplane I can see that being useful on a boat, especially if the plane is capable of take off and landing from water. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT: Might be over my head

2018-06-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On June 1, 2018 at 6:26 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > So it was a television show. I never would have guessed. > > What's hard to guess is that television show was effectively a parody of youtube DIY videos before youtube even existed. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Don's New Plane

2018-06-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I understand there is only ONE of those planes left in existence. Interesting that it actually made it to limited production however. On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 4:24 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 3:35 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > If they had an air

Re: [MBZ] Don's New Plane

2018-06-01 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 3:35 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > If they had an air compressor attached to the engine, they could handle > quite a few arrow holes … > > They did . . . -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely

Re: [MBZ] Recent discussion about hands-free phone device

2018-06-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 1 Jun 2018 12:23:28 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > The very best noise canceling radio mic is the Telex Turner Roadking > RK56. None do a better job canceling noise, or sound better. There is > an Astatic and some Motorola that come close. But in a truck cab so > loud I would wear

Re: [MBZ] OT: Might be over my head

2018-06-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 1 Jun 2018 17:26:02 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On June 1, 2018 at 4:38 PM Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: For the ignorant and uninformed, what is the reference? > > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv6MgODqMZc So it was a television show. I never would have

Re: [MBZ] This 210 diesel

2018-06-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I took it out for a quick spin. Was smoking a lot on and off, running rough then ok, not shifting well. I’m thinking that EGR is acting up or maybe the vacuum is screwy on it or both. I’ll have to check it tomorrow. I need to do the EGR bypass too, splice those wires to the sensor then disable

Re: [MBZ] OT: Might be over my head

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I used to watch this all the time with my ex partner, a Canadian. On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 5:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On June 1, 2018 at 4:38 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > For the ignorant and uninformed, what is the reference? > > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Might be over my head

2018-06-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On June 1, 2018 at 4:38 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > For the ignorant and uninformed, what is the reference? > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv6MgODqMZc ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Might be over my head

2018-06-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 1 Jun 2018 19:08:59 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I've actually got a pair of the suspenders, signed by the man > himself. I got Buster to pose in the background so you'd know they're > really mine: > > https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1750/42500305861_a4c286db18_b.jpg >

Re: [MBZ] Don's New Plane

2018-06-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 1 Jun 2018 13:07:53 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > - the United States Army, ultimately cancelled the project when it > could not find a "valid military use for an aircraft that could be > brought down by a well-aimed bow and arrow." Says it all. If they had an air compressor

Re: [MBZ] This 210 diesel

2018-06-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Fresh tank of diesel, maybe add some Diesel Purge to the tank or some other injector cleaner, and start driving that beast. I think you just need to drive it more often. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This 210 diesel

2018-06-01 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 01/06/2018 1:29 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: The other day it was not running well so I parked it. (Recall I had cleaned the EGR when I got it and it would barely run and then it ran fine.) Tried to start it a few days later and really did not want to start at all. It has a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Might be over my head

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You have a pair of autographed RED GREEEN suspenders?? On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 3:08 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I've actually got a pair of the suspenders, signed by the man himself. I > got Buster to pose in the background so you'd know they're really mine:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Might be over my head

2018-06-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've actually got a pair of the suspenders, signed by the man himself. I got Buster to pose in the background so you'd know they're really mine: https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1750/42500305861_a4c286db18_b.jpg Somewhere I've got a picture with Steve when I got him to make the signature. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Dirt cheap 1984 318i BMW on BAT

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
My Dad had one of the Horizon TC3s. I always remember how he was amazed that the aftermarket sunroof the dealer had put in it never leaked. -D > On Jun 1, 2018, at 3:01 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yikes. I meant RODE in the back seat. > > On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 2:54

Re: [MBZ] This 210 diesel

2018-06-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
y'all are so helpful --FT On 6/1/18 2:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: You need a tune up. On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 2:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Just have dumped that pos on me when you had the chance. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 1,

Re: [MBZ] Dirt cheap 1984 318i BMW on BAT

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yikes. I meant RODE in the back seat. On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 2:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I once road in the back seat - every bump resonated through my spine. > > On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 11:56 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] OT: Might be over my head

2018-06-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Glad to see SOMEBODY got the reference... - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 12:19 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Max will be sending you red and green suspenders as a prize. > > Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > >> Remember, we're all

Re: [MBZ] OT: Elon Musk's very awkward moment...

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
But he's a lot richer than you or I X infinity. On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 11:57 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I called STINK on Musk years ago. He is all BS. > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Tesla in Autopilot mode hits parked police car in

Re: [MBZ] Dirt cheap 1984 318i BMW on BAT

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I once road in the back seat - every bump resonated through my spine. On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 11:56 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > They did 0-60 in the same 10.2 seconds as the 2.2L non-turbo > Omni/Horizons. > Which would make the road testers call them painfully

Re: [MBZ] This 210 diesel

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You need a tune up. On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 2:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just have dumped that pos on me when you had the chance. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 1, 2018, at 1:29 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Elon Musk's very awkward moment...

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
But don't you live far far away in the desert? On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 12:33 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I'm seeing an excellent example of the urban socialization in action here > with bicycles. The city spent multiple Billion$ of federal money > constructing a light rail system, which

Re: [MBZ] This 210 diesel

2018-06-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Just have dumped that pos on me when you had the chance. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 1, 2018, at 1:29 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > The other day it was not running well so I parked it. (Recall I had cleaned > the EGR when I got it and it would barely run and then it ran

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And my point was that there *were* models that came with the spring and it was not aftermarket. Ever. For that matter, it was the original design. -D > On Jun 1, 2018, at 1:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > That may be true for a minority of cars of that era, but AFAIK the

[MBZ] This 210 diesel

2018-06-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The other day it was not running well so I parked it. (Recall I had cleaned the EGR when I got it and it would barely run and then it ran fine.) Tried to start it a few days later and really did not want to start at all. It has a coupla bad glow plugs but before it would start just smoke a

Re: [MBZ] Don's New Plane

2018-06-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On June 1, 2018 at 2:07 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > > - the United States Army, ultimately cancelled the project when it could > not find a "valid military use for an aircraft that could be brought down > by a well-aimed bow and arrow." Says it all. So that's why they never used

Re: [MBZ] Don's New Plane

2018-06-01 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
- the United States Army, ultimately cancelled the project when it could not find a "valid military use for an aircraft that could be brought down by a well-aimed bow and arrow." Says it all. On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 7:55 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Forget the

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That may be true for a minority of cars of that era, but AFAIK the standard issue 108 sedans and 111 coupes of that era left the factory with rear axle compensators. On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 11:42 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bt > > Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Recent discussion about hands-free phone device

2018-06-01 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Craig wrote: > There arrived today in my email one from Overdrive about "5 > tools to get the job done". > It contains: > Introducing New RoadKing® Noise-canceling Headsets The very best noise canceling radio mic is the Telex Turner Roadking RK56. None do a better job canceling noise, or

Re: [MBZ] A New Day Has Dawned

2018-06-01 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Mitch wrote: > But why do so many people insist on putting the W designation on > wagons? I don'k know. I've often wondered that myself. > Isn't the chassis an S210? Yes. At least it was up to the 123. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] gearwrench to the rescue (OM616 Rear IP Bolt)

2018-06-01 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 01/06/2018 10:33 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: You may, or may not recall that I had trouble  last fall getting the bolt in the back of the IP on the 240D  (123.123)  I could get the bolt up there, but there was no room to turn it with fingers or wrench to get it started.  I wrapped

Re: [MBZ] OT: and another thing

2018-06-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes That is the correct mantra. I got new burner tubes for our Webber & will install them next week. Also new thermometer. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 31, 2018 3:12 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > I'd ordered some new grill grates for my old Vermont Castings gas grill. I > got

Re: [MBZ] OT: Elon Musk's very awkward moment...

2018-06-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I'm seeing an excellent example of the urban socialization in action here with bicycles. The city spent multiple Billion$ of federal money constructing a light rail system, which destroyed established businesses along it's entire route, because the rail line down the middle of the street blocks

Re: [MBZ] Recent discussion about hands-free phone device

2018-06-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Thanks Craig. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jun 1, 2018 9:22 AM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > There arrived today in my email one from Overdrive about "5 tools to get > the job done". The web page for that is at: > > http://click1.email.overdriveonline.com/ViewMessage.do?m=wwdvsswl= >

Re: [MBZ] OT: and another thing

2018-06-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Yep. Wayta go! Good work! I've been using a kmart imitation weber kettle I found on the curb maybe 20 years ago. had to buy a new lower grate for it a few years ago. $15, I think. I seldom see good grills on the roadside anymore, but the guy who runs a body shop and collects and crushes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Might be over my head

2018-06-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Max will be sending you red and green suspenders as a prize. Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Remember, we're all pulling for you Curt! - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT: Elon Musk's very awkward moment...

2018-06-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Nor maintain flight attitude. Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I'm wondering why there seems to be no focus on self driving trains. Seems like thats low hanging fruit, you don't have to steer... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Elon Musk's very awkward moment...

2018-06-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I called STINK on Musk years ago. He is all BS. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Tesla in Autopilot mode hits parked police car in Calif.Published: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 A Tesla Inc. electric vehicle in Autopilot mode yesterday crashed into a parked police car in Laguna Beach, Calif.,

Re: [MBZ] Dirt cheap 1984 318i BMW on BAT

2018-06-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
They did 0-60 in the same 10.2 seconds as the 2.2L non-turbo Omni/Horizons. Which would make the road testers call them painfully slow today. Back in 1989, my Horizon was pretty quick for an economy car. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] gearwrench to the rescue (OM616 Rear IP Bolt)

2018-06-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
What I HATE about Gearwrenches: They don't like to ratchet, they're way too stiff, so you find yourself sticking your other hand on them just to make them click. I soaked my whole set in Mobil One the day I bought them, but it didn't make them ratchet any better. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Bt Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 1, 2018, at 10:41 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > BZZZT! WRONG! > > The spring kit is NOT an “aftermarket cop out”. It was an option from > Mercedes for cars used in heavier service, such as taxis, and was delivered > that way if the car was

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
BZZZT! WRONG! The spring kit is NOT an “aftermarket cop out”. It was an option from Mercedes for cars used in heavier service, such as taxis, and was delivered that way if the car was ordered for that option. There were two different springs available, one that was harder and increased

[MBZ] 80 240D

2018-06-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
This is the white mojave one, that has been on reserve status for almost 15 years. The same one I converted form the $400 GP relay to the $150 one. It fired right up after living in the garage for the past 7 or so years. The brakes are dragging, but the clutch worked just fine. Whenever I

[MBZ] gearwrench to the rescue (OM616 Rear IP Bolt)

2018-06-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
You may, or may not recall that I had trouble last fall getting the bolt in the back of the IP on the 240D (123.123) I could get the bolt up there, but there was no room to turn it with fingers or wrench to get it started. I wrapped the bolt head in blue paper shop towel, and stuck it in

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
No way. The spring kit is an aftermarket cop out. BTW, I paid about $300 - $400 for my compensators, although granted they may be slightly priceire now. On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 11:25 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You do realize that some came that way….AND the

Re: [MBZ] A New Day Has Dawned

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Does Grant have something against appliances?? If so, feel free to wash my clothes and dishes by hand. On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 11:25 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > The car is singularly underwhelming. It reeks of the "appliance mentality". > > On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 8:18 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] A New Day Has Dawned

2018-06-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The car is singularly underwhelming. It reeks of the "appliance mentality". On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 8:18 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks like a blimpy minivan. > > On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 8:59 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You do realize that some came that way….AND the hydrocompensator is stupid expensive. -D > On Jun 1, 2018, at 11:21 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > The spring kit "fix" is an abomination. For my 108 sedan and 111 coupes I > made sure to remove the springs and replace them with an OEM rear

Re: [MBZ] OT military M1911 pistol auction

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I forgot to ask mine when I was there on Wednesday. Going back today probably, I’ll try to remember to ask. It really doesn’t matter to me as I don’t see the value in buying one of these things. I suspect they’re going to be frankenpistols made up of a lot of different worn parts. For

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The spring kit "fix" is an abomination. For my 108 sedan and 111 coupes I made sure to remove the springs and replace them with an OEM rear axle compensator. Made a HUGE difference in ride and handling characteristics. To paraphrase Dimitri, anyone who swaps in a rear axle spring kit is a

Re: [MBZ] A New Day Has Dawned

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Looks like a blimpy minivan. On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 8:59 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 2WD, appliance white, black interior. > Doesn't get much more 'regular' than that. > But why do so many people insist on putting the W designation on wagons? > Isn't the

Re: [MBZ] OT military M1911 pistol auction

2018-06-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Mine is not listed, but were surprised when I asked why they were not. They said they were. But I have no to buy anything on the CMP OK Don via Mercedes wrote: When my son bought is Garand from the CMP, the CMP site listed a local gun range as affiliated. He called the range and

Re: [MBZ] Andrew Missed His Chance...

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Where have you been? I already pigeonholed this for Kurley as a serious upgrade to his firepower arsenal. On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 8:46 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You should have bid, man… > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1944-stuart-m5a1/?utm_ >

[MBZ] Dirt cheap 1984 318i BMW on BAT

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This was a terrible car back In the day, but now it is merely boring and cheap. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-bmw-318i-4/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-06-01 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2003 e320 wagon 82k miles

2018-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My 35 yo wagon has none of those problems and (because?) I drive it every day. On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 1:20 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So his mechanic offered him 700 and he took it. > > The car had an sls issue on the left rear, a stall issue when

Re: [MBZ] Don's New Plane

2018-06-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Something interesting I learned the other day -- the guy who had the company that built Auburn, Duesenberg, and Cord automobiles also owned the Lycoming engine company. --R (who spent his first 18 years or so not far from Auburn, and whose friend's grandfather (??) had the McIntyre truck

Re: [MBZ] OT: Elon Musk's very awkward moment...

2018-06-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
On the one hand I can't disagree with you on the safety front, our species is singularly bad at accurately judging risk, look at all the people afraid to fly but willing to drive for instance. On the other hand I like driving and some joy would be lost should I not be able to. Also how is a

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Ahh, I see that. I may try this out. Thanks! -D > On Jun 1, 2018, at 10:21 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes. You can do a search then it gives you the option to turn on alerts. It > is not all that reliable though as I have happened across cars that had been > posted

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes. You can do a search then it gives you the option to turn on alerts. It is not all that reliable though as I have happened across cars that had been posted for a while that never showed up on an alert. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 1, 2018, at 9:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I would agree, but I’ve started watching it locally, as a couple of potential prospects have come up and sold well around here. There was a 1969 250S that allegedly had a bad transmission in it that sold for like $3500 a couple of weeks ago. I would have been all over that had I seen it in

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
From watching cars on Facebook I see stuff that I figured would have sold quick that sits for a long time. I’m not sure that is the best venue for selling cars. At least not these sorts of cars. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 1, 2018, at 9:08 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’ve

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’ve seen a number that don’t. Unfortunately, the paint is usually shot or they need some sort of bodywork for repairs. I’m not worried about surface rust underneath, but when I see deep rust on the frame rails, rocker panels or in the back of the wheel wells, especially if the undercoating

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Do you think any of these that still exist would have ‘some’ rust? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 1, 2018, at 8:53 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Never mind. Rust inboard of the right front rocker. Also converted from a > column shift to a floor shift. Weird. > > -D > > >> On

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Not at their price. It’s a $6,000 car, maybe, with the stuff that’s goobered up on it. That and the paint is pretty tired, but that’s not a deal breaker. I pointed out that there was rust and the undercoating was peeling off as a result and they said it wasn’t so. Whatever. -D > On Jun 1,

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Never mind. Rust inboard of the right front rocker. Also converted from a column shift to a floor shift. Weird. -D > On Jun 1, 2018, at 9:47 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just asked. The owner sent me pictures. The underside is clean, very > clean. And it has the spring

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So are you getting more interested now? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 1, 2018, at 8:47 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just asked. The owner sent me pictures. The underside is clean, very > clean. And it has the spring on the rear axle, not the hydro-compensator. > > -D > >

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I just asked. The owner sent me pictures. The underside is clean, very clean. And it has the spring on the rear axle, not the hydro-compensator. -D > On Jun 1, 2018, at 9:40 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > What was it originally? > > You should go check it out and tell me if

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It was $12k. If you are serious and get some preliminary info I will go look at it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 1, 2018, at 8:40 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > What was it originally? > > You should go check it out and tell me if it’s rusty underneath. Then I can > offer them

Re: [MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
What was it originally? You should go check it out and tell me if it’s rusty underneath. Then I can offer them $7k. -D > On Jun 1, 2018, at 9:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Check out what I found on Facebook Marketplace. >

[MBZ] Price drop. Poos better hurry

2018-06-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Check out what I found on Facebook Marketplace. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1658774267511991 Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] Recent discussion about hands-free phone device

2018-06-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
There arrived today in my email one from Overdrive about "5 tools to get the job done". The web page for that is at: http://click1.email.overdriveonline.com/ViewMessage.do?m=wwdvsswl=svcbmrjvmr=athgcmvldrtlrcdymvhrygcmchcbslldbzl=1527856001=view If you just want the Spring Gear Guide web page,

Re: [MBZ] .'help'

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Done. -D > On Jun 1, 2018, at 8:54 AM, Hans Neureiter via Mercedes > wrote: > > please undubscribe > > -- > Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX > '82 300SD > '01 VW New Beetle 1.9L TDI > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] .'help'

2018-06-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Hans, you've been here forever,what happened? Mitch. ___ 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] A New Day Has Dawned

2018-06-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
2WD, appliance white, black interior. Doesn't get much more 'regular' than that. But why do so many people insist on putting the W designation on wagons? Isn't the chassis an S210? They're also auctioning a 1991 560SEC, for the 14th time. Mitch. > On June 1, 2018 at 8:43 AM Dan Penoff via

[MBZ] Don's New Plane

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Forget the Luscombe, Don, you need one of these: https://youtu.be/gMXfyV_nJSI -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] .'help'

2018-06-01 Thread Hans Neureiter via Mercedes
please undubscribe -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD '01 VW New Beetle 1.9L TDI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Andrew Missed His Chance...

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You should have bid, man… https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1944-stuart-m5a1/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-06-01 -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] A New Day Has Dawned

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Link: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-mercedes-benz-e320-3/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-06-01 > On Jun 1, 2018, at 8:43 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > BAT is auctioning a W210 second generation wagon. I never thought I would > see the day when they

[MBZ] A New Day Has Dawned

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
BAT is auctioning a W210 second generation wagon. I never thought I would see the day when they auctioned a “regular” W210 model. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT: Elon Musk's very awkward moment...

2018-06-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Karl, I think this comes down to individual liberty (and the responsibility that goes with it) vs. the serfdom of handing over control to the "other". Just like I don't want the government or the health insco deciding on my healthcare options, I don't want to pay extra for people I've never met

Re: [MBZ] 722.6's

2018-06-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Is a different tranny gonna talk to the nannies ok and everybody be happy? Would you need to re-educate the nannies? --R Sent from iPhone > On May 31, 2018, at 11:45 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > So, the 722.664 in my 2001 E320 4matic is not happy. These are not hugely > common,

Re: [MBZ] 722.6's

2018-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I was of the impression that the output shaft arrangement was different on the 4Matics than the standard sedans. Probably something that could be swapped, but… -D > On Jun 1, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well first of all what is the issue you are having?

Re: [MBZ] 722.6's

2018-06-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well first of all what is the issue you are having? Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2018, at 10:45 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > So, the 722.664 in my 2001 E320 4matic is not happy. These are not hugely > common, a good rebuilt is $2250 and wrecked ones are four figures. > > The