Re: [MBZ] OT: drove a Tesla

2019-05-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Haven't heard 'bout "free" charging, but haven't seen 'im for 3 or 4 months. BTW, it was annoying when he took me for a ride when he got it several months ago and could not resist demonstrating its acceleration. W - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To:

Re: [MBZ] Great to hear from you, Wilton! [Was: Re: OT: drove a Tesla]

2019-05-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Still getting IVIG every 2 weeks. Condition continues to deteriorate very subtly/gradually. Not much rain recently. W - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig" Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2019 3:25 PM Subject: [MBZ] Great to hear

Re: [MBZ] AZ Bob Needs This

2019-05-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
i'd bet it needs an evapectomy... Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 5/1/19 7:16 PM: I wonder if the paint is single stage or two. That would be awesome if it has single stage paint. My '95 E300 is (I think) the same blue and it is quite handsome. The AC can't be that hard to work out,

Re: [MBZ] OT: drove a Tesla

2019-05-01 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I read somewhere that a minor accident can cause a 6 month repair - parts are unobtanium ... On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 2:17 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On May 1, 2019 at 2:46 PM WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > BTW, son # 2 has a Model 3. > > Did he

Re: [MBZ] Fuel tank de-rusting

2019-05-01 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Ok looked up renu. No dealers near me! Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2019, at 8:52 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > What’s gas tank renu process? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 1, 2019, at 8:29 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> It’s not cheap, but

Re: [MBZ] Fuel tank de-rusting

2019-05-01 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
What’s gas tank renu process? Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2019, at 8:29 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > It’s not cheap, but the gas tank renu process really is good. My ponton > tank was done by them. > > Jaime > > > On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 5:42 PM Dimitri Seretakis via

Re: [MBZ] Fuel tank de-rusting

2019-05-01 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
It’s not cheap, but the gas tank renu process really is good. My ponton tank was done by them. Jaime On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 5:42 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Does anyone have any experience de-rusting the inside of a fuel tank? Is > coating it advisable?

Re: [MBZ] Fuel tank de-rusting

2019-05-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It was in fact a radiator shop I took mine to now that I think of it. -Curt On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 8:13:27 PM EDT, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: I didn’t know that radiator shops do this! Something to consider. This is for my 1958 300d which I really want to get to the Q

Re: [MBZ] AZ Bob Needs This

2019-05-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I wonder if the paint is single stage or two. That would be awesome if it has single stage paint. My '95 E300 is (I think) the same blue and it is quite handsome. The AC can't be that hard to work out, probably a weekend or two of concentrated effort. Put in a better condenser and an expansion

Re: [MBZ] Fuel tank de-rusting

2019-05-01 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I didn’t know that radiator shops do this! Something to consider. This is for my 1958 300d which I really want to get to the Q sometime! Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2019, at 7:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I believe this is a service that many radiator shops offer, isn’t

Re: [MBZ] Fuel tank de-rusting

2019-05-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I believe this is a service that many radiator shops offer, isn’t it? Something I think I would rather pay someone else to do so there’s a neck to wring if it goes south…. -D > On May 1, 2019, at 7:38 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I paid a guy to do the tank on my Farmall, I

Re: [MBZ] Fuel tank de-rusting

2019-05-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I paid a guy to do the tank on my Farmall, I think it was like $60, they steam cleaned the tank and sealed it, took a couple days. Has made owning a 60+ year old tractor MUCH easier.I didn't want to do that one myself because the tank was so heavy even empty. -Curt On Wednesday, May 1,

Re: [MBZ] AZ Bob Needs This

2019-05-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I was thinking much the same. The seller has been trying to move it on some of the MB forums without success, meaning they’re probably willing to haggle at this point… -D > On May 1, 2019, at 7:10 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Price is a little steep for broken AC, but worth

Re: [MBZ] AZ Bob Needs This

2019-05-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Price is a little steep for broken AC, but worth looking at and bargaining a bit. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 5:30 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Fuel tank de-rusting

2019-05-01 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yes my biggest concern is that the coating fails leading to a mess. This is for a gas fuel tank. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2019, at 6:23 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've de-rusted many a lantern, the process would be roughly the same. Use an > acid to remove the rust,

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> The interwebz of thingz! > > The world and the appliances are all getting linked up. Your ice box talks > to the dishwasher, which chats up the wash machine and dryer. The door locks > speak to the lighting, Alexa talks trash about Siri and Cortana. The TV > knows what you are streaming

Re: [MBZ] Fuel tank de-rusting

2019-05-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've de-rusted many a lantern, the process would be roughly the same. Use an acid to remove the rust, something like a chain inside that you can slosh around will help knock off the big rust. Coat it later on. The POR-15 chemicals are not optional, use the whole bottle and use their

Re: [MBZ] Copart SL500

2019-05-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I saw something like that outside of Dallas some years ago. They had built a whole town and then the market went bust. There were developments all over the place but no body living there. Very light traffic and importantly to me no restaurants.Strangely the only hotel was an extended stay. I

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
There were those Jeeps where the bluetooth connectivity went farther than just the radio. -Curt On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 5:10:10 PM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Does anybody know which cars even have the capability (from the factory, not add-ons by "buy here, pay here"

Re: [MBZ] Fuel tank de-rusting

2019-05-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 1, 2019 at 5:42 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Does anyone have any experience de-rusting the inside of a fuel tank? Is > coating it advisable? POR-15 has a kit which is pricey I think. I've heard of guys dumping a gallon of peastone in a motorcycle tank and

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > Floyd wrote: > > It is not an imaginary science fiction scenario that, with the > > flip of a switch, every automobile in the United States could > > suddenly and without warning be "turned off," all their engines > > stopped, their radios disabled, all by a malevolent saboteur. > > > >

[MBZ] Fuel tank de-rusting

2019-05-01 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Does anyone have any experience de-rusting the inside of a fuel tank? Is coating it advisable? POR-15 has a kit which is pricey I think. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
The vulnerability may be overstated, but the future catches up with us in time. There was a big snit about all the pollution cars were spewing some 30 years ago. State of Washington got all CARB on that and set up a bunch of testing stations in urban areas and used it as a revenue stream.

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Agreed. Because of the threat of extended lack of services in the event of a CAT4 or 5 hurricane barreling through, I have several tanks of propane, a gas stove that works without power, and a generator that will provide a reasonable amount of power for refrigeration and a small single room AC

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
The interwebz of thingz! The world and the appliances are all getting linked up. Your ice box talks to the dishwasher, which chats up the wash machine and dryer. The door locks speak to the lighting, Alexa talks trash about Siri and Cortana. The TV knows what you are streaming on Netflix

[MBZ] AZ Bob Needs This

2019-05-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/phoenix-1987-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/6878001445.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Having lived in places that went from functional to medieval overnight, I like to keep my life pretty simple. Living in the great white north is not conducive to surviving SHTF. I want my diesel car so I can drive after the EMP strikes. Unless you live out in the bush, the homes here are all

Re: [MBZ] Copart SL500

2019-05-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Sounds much the same as I recall. What I found weird was that you could head out to the “suburbs” and would be surrounded by all this developed property that had empty buildings on it. I distinctly recall seeing national chains like Wendy’s all boarded up, yet the buildings and property

Re: [MBZ] Copart SL500

2019-05-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
As long as we are talking about off topic and not relevant emails I think this one should be flagged too. YMMV Dwight Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 5:08 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The same boom/bust cycle is going on today. > > While

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Does anybody know which cars even have the capability (from the factory, not add-ons by "buy here, pay here" dealers) of being forcibly shut down? I believe everything with Onstar can do it, but are there any others? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Copart SL500

2019-05-01 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
The same boom/bust cycle is going on today. While dragging her dog around the neighborhood (walking the dog) I pick up a flyer on a house for sale. No pricing, just the normal realtor gibberish. SWMBA gets home and all excited that we should troll the interwebz to learn more about the six

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well said Curt. I agree. Dwight E. Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 4:51 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It hyperbole, theres no way that "All of the cars in the United States > could suddenly and without warning be

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It hyperbole, theres no way that "All of the cars in the United States could suddenly and without warning be 'turned off'". So right off the bat the writer is clearly an idiot. You couldn't even turn off all the cars in one state. The writer doesn't seem to recognize:A. How big the USA isorB.

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I agree, at best its poorly written hyperbole... -Curt On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 3:25:46 PM EDT, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: This article is full of misinformation and doesn't belong on this list. Please take this content elsewhere. On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 2:46 PM fmiser via

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> > > Floyd wrote: > > > > > > It is not an imaginary science fiction scenario that, with > > > the flip of a switch, every automobile in the United States > > > could suddenly and without warning be "turned off," all > > > their engines stopped, their radios disabled, all by a > > > malevolent

[MBZ] Great to hear from you, Wilton! [Was: Re: OT: drove a Tesla]

2019-05-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 1 May 2019 14:46:32 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > BTW, son # 2 has a Model 3. > > Wilt Wilton, I know you are lurking on the list, but it's great to hear from you! How are you doing these days? Have things dried out from all the rain there? Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
This article is full of misinformation and doesn't belong on this list. Please take this content elsewhere. On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 2:46 PM fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Floyd wrote: > > > It is not an imaginary science fiction scenario that, with the > > flip of a switch, every automobile in

Re: [MBZ] OT: drove a Tesla

2019-05-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 1, 2019 at 2:46 PM WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > > > BTW, son # 2 has a Model 3. Did he get in on the deal where he gets free Supercharging like the Model S and Model X, or does he have to pay for his electricity? Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: drove a Tesla

2019-05-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
BTW, son # 2 has a Model 3. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2019 2:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: drove a Tesla It seems there are plenty of superchargers available to drive a Model

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Floyd wrote: > It is not an imaginary science fiction scenario that, with the > flip of a switch, every automobile in the United States could > suddenly and without warning be "turned off," all their engines > stopped, their radios disabled, all by a malevolent saboteur. > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: drove a Tesla

2019-05-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
It seems there are plenty of superchargers available to drive a Model 3 from Florida to Washington State. https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Just-drove-a-Tesla-across-coutry-Florida-to-Washington-State-Ask-me-anything-/134-2216621/?r=-1=1=78627740 ___

[MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It is not an imaginary science fiction scenario that, with the flip of a switch, every automobile in the United States could suddenly and without warning be "turned off," all their engines stopped, their radios disabled, all by a malevolent saboteur.

Re: [MBZ] The 450SE is back

2019-05-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Well maybe it was that Nigerian prince I got the email from last week, but the fellow that was supposed to accept the bank wire so the prince could get his inheritance didn't follow through, left the poor prince high and dry. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 11:57 AM Andrew

Re: [MBZ] massive rain, breaker keeps blowing

2019-05-01 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Could be. First thing I will do is check the sump pump. Maybe it is in the same circuit and with the loads of water maybe when it tried to kick on it was locked up or something and tripped it. It has been dry so it has not had to run for quite a long time. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1,

Re: [MBZ] massive rain, breaker keeps blowing

2019-05-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That’s the problem with code allowing a GFCI receptacle to protect the downstream receptacles. Anything downstream gets wet, the whole circuit goes down. I understand the logic, but hate the application. -D > On May 1, 2019, at 11:31 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had a

Re: [MBZ] The 450SE is back

2019-05-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How stupid? On Tue, Apr 30, 2019 at 9:26 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is the one that sold for a stupid price. I guess the bidder did not > pay. > > https://www.copart.com/lot/32248989 > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. >

Re: [MBZ] Way OT Cardiac Rehab was Re: OT: Cheapest place to

2019-05-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I'm trying to keep my sodium intake low-ish, as you say it's hard. I'm also trying to keep my potassium and water intake up.My blood pressure is the best it's ever been. Guess we finally found a drug that works and doesn't make me too tired. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed,

Re: [MBZ] massive rain, breaker keeps blowing

2019-05-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I had a similar problem on a circuit with a GFC-protected outlet that was outside, but it was the GFC breaker built into the inside outlet that would trip. I just had to wait a day or two for the outside part to dry up. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 11:27 AM Craig via

Re: [MBZ] massive rain, breaker keeps blowing

2019-05-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Replace the breaker. They do that when they get old. May just be coincidence. Allan "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" writes: > We had 2 huge waves of stores/rain come thru, very heavy rain, road > out front is a river. Just now all the sudden the breaker for the > outlets in the living room

Re: [MBZ] massive rain, breaker keeps blowing

2019-05-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:35:47 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > I don't know if rain got in somewhere somehow and shorted out > something.  We have had several power flashes today. There is a sump > pump on the end of the house but I really do not think it would be on > the same

Re: [MBZ] Copart SL500

2019-05-01 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Going to the GABC is a right of passage for the first visit to ANC. It harkens back to the days of the pipeline and the gold rush mentality of those times. I can recall being up there in the 80s after the pipeline was completed, and how badly the economy crashed. You would drive out into the

Re: [MBZ] Copart SL500

2019-05-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
OK Don wrote: > > Another approach that Clay might )or might not) use would be to > > announce > that since he doesn't have an old Mercedes to work on, he's going down to > the local titty bar for a few hours and beers ... .

Re: [MBZ] Way OT Cardiac Rehab was Re: OT: Cheapest place to install wind power

2019-05-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Are you keeping your salt intake low? Nowadays it's nearly impossible if you're away from home unless there are Chinese restaurants available where they will provide low salt/low fat food. Gerry Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Copart SL500

2019-05-01 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Been past, tried to get my now adult child to go see it. The quality of performer on display outside was not much better than the raggedy homeless womyn on the roadways of SEA clay > On Apr 30, 2019, at 3:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > That would be the “Great Alaskan Bush

Re: [MBZ] Copart SL500

2019-05-01 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
I fully appreciate all your advice. I am trying to be as well kempt as allowable. I am supposed to go out to dinner for Wednesday. I inquired as to dress code. She says I will be fine. I want to know the caliber of the establishment, as it will be a meal with another attorney chum of hers.