No way he can drive them all, or that much. Probably not collectable either,
unless as a set. If the collection did make it to auction, their might be a
person or two who takes home a well appointed example at reasonable price.
Provenance will of course boost the value. The old green 1975 L
My read on the rainbow car story is that he had several S class cars built,
one in each color of the rainbow, interiors matching exteriors... so it's a
"Set of Cars"...
Disposable income anyone?
On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 6:06 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I want to s
Cut first, measure twice.
On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 9:25 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
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> >I'm with you, Mike. My motto is "Why do it right the first time?"
>
>
> Why do it right when you can do it twice?
>
> If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is.
>
> Got any others?
>
>
>I'm with you, Mike. My motto is "Why do it right the first time?"
Why do it right when you can do it twice?
If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is.
Got any others?
Rick
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On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 3:03 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
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> Did that work?? AMAZING.
>
> On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 9:14 AM Larry Turner via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Thanks!
> >
> > On 3/3/2019 12:07
80-100#? That'd be a very small electric impact. My cheap one was 250#. With a
good battery it was pretty good. The new generation of lithium are amazing...
An air gun should do lots more.
Curt
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On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 4:35 PM, Curley McLain via
Mercedes wrot
My 84 190D had one bolt on each wheel severely over tightened. The guy at the
end of the Street had a big truck impact gun. Twenty bazillion torques took em
right out. Every wheel was bent ...
Curt
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On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 3:20 PM, Curley McLain via
Mercedes
The sunroof in the SD does work just fine. It does seem to control the weather
though. There were days I would drive to work and have the roof open. Warm
and sunny day. If the roof were open, the weather would invariably change and
it would rain. Folks at work figured out I was responsible,
I could not get that to remove the ground in dirt the way I wanted. It is
really good for superficial cleaning though. I had to pull the padded
mats/carpet, flush with warm water, then use the scrub brush and baby shampoo
(seemed to stay color fast) to work as deeply into the pile/nap that the
Duct Tape worked a charm driving back from ND to SEA two years ago. It kept
snow and water out in below freezing temps at high speeds. Sadly, the sticky
failed after 1200 miles and 24 hours. Maybe the silver tape would have been
better than standard grey
clay
1974 450sl - Frosch - Two to
Were I where all my parts live, I have a complete lift mechanism from a w124
that I had intended to use to repair the non functional sunroof in the Gen II
SDL. I am not going to be doing the repair anytime soon. May just include it
when the SDL gets sold on.
clay
1974 450sl - Frosch - Two
I want to see the rainbow S class he had built
clay monroe
> I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm
> looking for didn't fall out.
> On Mar 1, 2019, at 4:51 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
> https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6760511/Abu-Dhabi-She
In my defense I very carefully removed the old nozzle and placed the new one in
without giving it time to get dirty. (-;
Michael E. Esh
> On Mar 3, 2019, at 3:17 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> waytago!
>
> but it all should be surgically clean.
>
> Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote
Alive, kickin' and happy as of Christmas. Worldpac.
Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote on 3/3/19 6:58 PM:
What is Rusty’s status? Have we heard lately?
Bob R
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> On Mar 3, 2019, at 4:35 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Actually, Rusty used MB of Orlando more than he did Tampa. His business with
> MBoT was sporadic, so they cut his discount back (I got a better discoun
No mention of mileage. At that price, I would fly down, drive it back to SEA
and replace Allen with it.
clay monroe
> I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm
> looking for didn't fall out.
> On Mar 1, 2019, at 3:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
>
Actually, Rusty used MB of Orlando more than he did Tampa. His business with
MBoT was sporadic, so they cut his discount back (I got a better discount than
he did!) so he moved a lot of his stuff to Orlando. Orlando would do keys for
him, too, MBoT would not.
-D
> On Mar 3, 2019, at 5:04 PM,
Wheel bearings are definitely loose. That probably explains the
scraping sound.
Farstone put new tars on the front a couple months ago. WAY too
much torque! Far-rocks needs a talkin' too!
Raining, can't work on them now. Still trying to find where I put the
spare driveshaft to put th
Q as in James Bond - Rusty, the parts magician.
IL? = yes
Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote on 3/3/19 3:55 PM:
Curley wrote:
They were good to Q also.
Q? - as in qmap.pub ?
MB of Naperville? - as in Naperville IL ?
tin
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Curley wrote:
> They were good to Q also.
Q? - as in qmap.pub ?
MB of Naperville? - as in Naperville IL ?
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> On March 3, 2019 at 4:40 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I don't think a normal 1/2" impact wrench that does 80-100 ft-lb would
> ever get them loose. Not a big enough hammer...
When the IR 231 came out around 1990, it was the first shot in a serious torque
war.
Now they've go
That would probably just twist them off. hammering on it is the same
effect as a impact wrench, ala the indispensable hand impact wrench and
#3 phillips bit you HAD to have to work on a hondog MC with its cheap
soft bolts.
I don't think a normal 1/2" impact wrench that does 80-100 ft-lb woul
I don't have the option of picking parts up locally, unless I want to
spend hours trying to not get raped. Next day from a stealer has not
been an option since Harry sold the Bickelhaupt Motors dealership and
since Q quit.
That depends. They use a different pricing model that can make their
on
They were good to Q also.
Thanks, good to know.
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 3/3/19 2:24 PM:
That depends. They use a different pricing model that can make their online
prices better than what I get with my jobber discount. However, if shipping
comes into play it can be a wash.
There’s a
I've got a 48" bar for that sort of thing.
Mitch.
> On March 3, 2019 at 3:24 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
> I finally got 10 out by hammering on the end
> of the breaker bar with a 2 lb blacksmith hammer for probably 5-10 min
> each bolt. (homemade impact wrench)
>
_
Yeah, Dan has a good relationship going so not worth the small savings to
order from out of State.
On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 3:24 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> That depends. They use a different pricing model that can make their
> online prices better than what I get w
No experience with your Tampa dealership and I have only dealt with
Northlake over the phone. The wholesale parts guy is an enthusiast who has
helped me track down hard to locate parts on several occasions. They ship
quickly and are accountable so I was always happy. Their prices match the
Class
Get a spray can of KROIL. It will get in there. That stuff is magical. Or mix
up your own with some ATF and acetone.
-D
> On Mar 3, 2019, at 3:24 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I had a junker that I wanted 126 wheels off of. all 20 bolts were severely
> overtightened. I was j
That depends. They use a different pricing model that can make their online
prices better than what I get with my jobber discount. However, if shipping
comes into play it can be a wash.
There’s a lot to consider when I can text an order in at my leisure or get
something shipped in overnight cal
I had a junker that I wanted 126 wheels off of. all 20 bolts were
severely overtightened. I was jumping on a 18" breakerbar with no
results. (300++ ft Lb.) I finally got 10 out by hammering on the end
of the breaker bar with a 2 lb blacksmith hammer for probably 5-10 min
each bolt. (homem
If you do that better have a Plan B ready in case you disable the vehicle
On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 2:44 PM OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
> A friend had that happen - he hammered on them until they broke, then
> drilled them out - carefully - from the outside.
>
> On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 1:27 PM Bugger
Are they better than MB of Tampa?
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 3/3/19 10:43 AM:
MB Of Naperville does a good job online if you’ve got to go with the dealer:
https://www.mboemparts.com
PM me for the free shipping code.
-D
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waytago!
but it all should be surgically clean.
Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote on 3/3/19 10:28 AM:
I installed the new Monark nozzles in the 85 300D. I did not follow the
Mercedes Source tutorial to carefully disassemble the injectors, boil each one,
meticulously clean and blow dry each one of
I'm with you, Mike. My motto is "Why do it right the first time?"
On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 2:19 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes <
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> Bravo!
> --
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
>
> On March 3, 2019 11:28:42 AM EST, Mike Esh via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >I i
I've had good experiences with Northlake Mercedes in NC. They offer a nice
discount if you talk to wholesale parts. https://www.mbnorthlake.com/
On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 11:44 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
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> MB Of Naperville does a good job online if you’ve got to go
Did that work?? AMAZING.
On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 9:14 AM Larry Turner via Mercedes <
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> Thanks!
>
> On 3/3/2019 12:07 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> > Unsubscribe, and then resubscribe.
> >
> > On Mar 2, 2019 6:40 PM, "Craig via Mercedes"
> wrote:
> >
>
A friend had that happen - he hammered on them until they broke, then
drilled them out - carefully - from the outside.
On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 1:27 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> 129 SL
>
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
>
> > On Mar 3, 2019, at 12:20 PM, Peter Freder
129 SL
--FT
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> On Mar 3, 2019, at 12:20 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Front or rear?
>
> Severely over-tightened, alas, and hence bent.
>
> If this is a 126, you can pull the cap, use a chisel to unscrew the clamp
> bolt on the front wheel bearing, remove the
Bravo!
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
On March 3, 2019 11:28:42 AM EST, Mike Esh via Mercedes
wrote:
>I installed the new Monark nozzles in the 85 300D. I did not follow
>the Mercedes Source tutorial to carefully disassemble the injectors,
>boil each one, meticulously clean and blow dry each one
Looks like he cc:’ed me privately on that message, which is why I saw them.
They were oversized, but the message didn’t get snagged.
Here’s one:
Remember, everyone - if you send a message to the list with an attachment,
assume it went through unless you get a notice say it’s being held for
Front or rear?
Severely over-tightened, alas, and hence bent.
If this is a 126, you can pull the cap, use a chisel to unscrew the clamp bolt
on the front wheel bearing, remove the clamp nut, unbolt the caliper and remove
the brake line, then pull wheel, hub, caliper, and all off. You can then
I’m at Costco getting new tires put on the SL600. The old michelins had good
tread but were 12yo with sidewall cracking so no bueno. One wheel had 2 stuck
lug bolts, the guy didn’t want to lean on them too much as a couple of the
others that he did get off looked like they were starting to bend.
I don't see any attachments or download links in Mike's original message.
Mitch.
> On March 3, 2019 at 11:44 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> No need, it went through.
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it out.
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> On Mar 3, 2019, at 11:38 AM, Mike Esh wrote:
>
> Dan, Can you authorize photos and send on?
>
>> On Mar 3, 2019, at 10:
MB Of Naperville does a good job online if you’ve got to go with the dealer:
https://www.mboemparts.com
PM me for the free shipping code.
-D
> On Mar 3, 2019, at 11:04 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Every once in awhile I’m sure we still have to get stuff from the dealer. Who
>
Dan, Can you authorize photos and send on?
> On Mar 3, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Mike Esh wrote:
>
>
> I am looking for a gear for a Hirschmann Antenna Model 6000u 485 163 21. It
> is from the 1983 240D and other than the gear, everything else appears to
> work properly.
> In the attached photo it
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> On Mar 3, 2019, at 10:04 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Every once in awhile I’m sure we still have to get stuff from the dealer. Who
> provides the least amount of shenanigans and who doesn’t kill you with
> shi
I installed the new Monark nozzles in the 85 300D. I did not follow the
Mercedes Source tutorial to carefully disassemble the injectors, boil each one,
meticulously clean and blow dry each one of the parts or sand the mating
surfaces. I believe I am what my wife calls a, “ready, fire, aim,” ty
Every once in awhile I’m sure we still have to get stuff from the dealer. Who
provides the least amount of shenanigans and who doesn’t kill you with shipping?
Bob R
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me. Reading the posts about fixing it myself makes me kind of scared.
Bob R
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> On Mar 3, 2019, at 6:09 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I can’t tell you the last time I opened a su
Is it particular to that antenna? I think I've got an antenna or two you could
have for the cost of shipping...
Curt
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On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 10:39 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes
wrote:
I am looking for a gear for a Hirschmann Antenna Model 6000u 485 163 21. It i
I am looking for a gear for a Hirschmann Antenna Model 6000u 485 163 21. It is
from the 1983 240D and other than the gear, everything else appears to work
properly.
In the attached photo it is the small black gear in the center of the unit.
Does anyone have one they could part with?
Is there
Thanks!
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On Sat, 2 Mar 2019 18:23:47 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
wrote:
no
Now that* was an awful thing to do, Floyd.
Craig
* A first
I can’t tell you the last time I opened a sunroof on one of my cars. I have
opened them in years past but not very often because A: I was afraid it would
tear up the head liner and B: because I was afraid it would not close again.
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