Re: [MBZ] crackhead 1990 Mercedes 300 SL 300SL Low Miles - $9995 (Mount Pleasant)

2019-05-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Maybe $6-7k if there is a willing buyer --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 14, 2019, at 11:11 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Seems pricey. What is it really worth? > >> On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 12:01 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Well Clay, It was a great idea while it lasted... ha.. So much for brilliant advise, huh. Seems to the casual observer [myself] that a move of some sort is in your future. Glad you avoided unwilling hold in psych ward. That would cut into your parts hunting trips in a big way. Grant "I used to

Re: [MBZ] Uhhhhh I think I might have found Jaime's next purchase

2019-05-14 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Baby pea green   or more colorfully: baby poop green Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote on 5/14/19 10:42 PM: Kaleb green Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Uhhhhh I think I might have found Jaime's next purchase

2019-05-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Kaleb green Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, May 14, 2019, 10:22 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-240D-DIESEL-Auto/333196255068?hash=item4d940b5f5c:g:R1YAAOSwB9Jc2er5 > > >

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

2019-05-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Great minds deceive alike. Curt & Fred & i did some fast footwork that day in uhaul. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, May 14, 2019, 11:28 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:8 > Haha! Uhaul rents dollies to tow more MGs than were ever imported. > When I towed my

Re: [MBZ] Uhhhhh I think I might have found Jaime's next purchase

2019-05-14 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 14 May 2019 21:22:04 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-240D-DIESEL-Auto/333196255068?hash=item4d940b5f5c:g:R1YAAOSwB9Jc2er5 But you are the one who likes green ... Craig ___

[MBZ] Uhhhhh I think I might have found Jaime's next purchase

2019-05-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-240D-DIESEL-Auto/333196255068?hash=item4d940b5f5c:g:R1YAAOSwB9Jc2er5 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

2019-05-14 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Haha!  Uhaul rents dollies to tow more MGs than were ever imported.   When I towed my MBs, I also told them I would tow an MG.   I alternate between MG b and MG GT. Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote on 5/14/19 10:22 PM: Remember we had to tell uhaul it was an MG or something light so they

Re: [MBZ] MANUAL 240D on BAT

2019-05-14 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Wait a minute now...Andrew is compelled by a brown car??!! Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2019, at 10:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On May 14, 2019 at 2:17 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> Not sure of the color name. I guess this would be coded on the

Re: [MBZ] Uhhhhh I think I might have found Jaime's next purchase

2019-05-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I predict $20K. On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 10:22 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-240D-DIESEL-Auto/333196255068?hash=item4d940b5f5c:g:R1YAAOSwB9Jc2er5 > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

2019-05-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Remember we had to tell uhaul it was an MG or something light so they would rent to us? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, May 14, 2019, 8:21 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Kinda... When I got my '84 190D UHaul didn't want me to tow it with a > Ranger. It

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

2019-05-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
My 16’ double 3500lb axle trailer weighs 1800lb but only has a 5000lb tongue (is that the trailer part?). The shop I bought it from said if I brought it to them they’d weld up a 7000lb tongue to it. So technically I guess it should only have a 3200lb load but I have hauled 126 SELs which are

Re: [MBZ] You have to laugh, but....

2019-05-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My 300TD shows 373,000. On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 9:28 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Texas miles are pretty easy miles. > > On Tue, May 14, 2019, 4:14 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > In Greece I saw an old 123 taxi with

Re: [MBZ] OT Calling Tin Man Mao

2019-05-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Also the flavoring agent in spruce buds. Survival food - barely. On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 3:44 PM Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Randy wrote: > > The Lord only knows what it might do to your liver, but there are folks > > who swear by WD40 as relief for arthritis. >

Re: [MBZ] crackhead 1990 Mercedes 300 SL 300SL Low Miles - $9995 (Mount Pleasant)

2019-05-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Seems pricey. What is it really worth? On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 12:01 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/charleston-1990-mercedes-300-sl-300sl/6888614555.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

[MBZ] Poos next purchase

2019-05-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series/254231960552?hash=item3b3167dbe8:g:SacAAOSwcDpc23M7 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] MANUAL 240D on BAT

2019-05-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 14, 2019 at 2:17 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Not sure of the color name. I guess this would be coded on the data plate? Yep. https://www.automotivetouchup.com/paint-codes/mercedes-benz.htm Names/swatches of some of the colors here:

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

2019-05-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I put a Curt hitch on the W164 for a bike rack. it mounted to the factory points. To hook in lights and to make the nannies happy you need a $2k controller. Factory tow package has all that so if you want to tow you should get one with that. This 163 I have has a hitch and light connector, I

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

2019-05-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 14, 2019 at 9:44 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Will it town a 18’ car trailer loaded with a 210 for example? In theory, that should be just within the 5000lb braked limit. The ML gives me the impression that it's SWB and on the tall side, I'm not sure if the

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
There are lots of first gen ML on the road. And many of the women folk are driving the sedans of the past decade. The dealership is not hurting. I considered employment opportunities there. They do not seem able to hold employees clay monroe > I turned my computer upside down and shook

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
It could be done, just not in driving distance. I am finding that most anything being sold within the megalopolis is being bulldozed and rebuilt. 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 May 14, 2019, at

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
I did consider that for a month or so. There is no market at all for classic benz. Muscle cars will sell all day long there. The Anchorage Mercedes market is saturated with those fresh sold by the dealer who moved in there about 10 years ago. The fellow who does have classic benz is a buddy

Re: [MBZ] OT: Detective stories, James Bond, and Spys (for the readers and SC boys)

2019-05-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 14, 2019 at 5:48 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > I used to read more but I am getting > old and find it difficult to stay awake long enough to read much most of > the time. I normally read when I went to bed and not much during the > daytime. > When I started passing out

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
My lawn is that size. The lot is 3750 sq ft. Building is 2500 sqft. with a 24x45 foot print. It is pretty much within the setbacks to neighbor property. Last appraisers notice had a value above $1.2mm.I found that my indy went out of business because he would make far more selling his

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

2019-05-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Will it town a 18’ car trailer loaded with a 210 for example? Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2019, at 8:37 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On May 14, 2019 at 6:11 PM fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> >> General rule - any vehicle can safely tow its own mass plus a >> bit. With

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

2019-05-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 14, 2019 at 6:11 PM fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > General rule - any vehicle can safely tow its own mass plus a > bit. With trailer brakes - even more. Will the nannies scream > while you do it? I don't know. I believe Rich said something about turning off the nannies in a later

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
I agree. I could move about 100 miles from Jim Cathey and find land and shop space. That puts me in the middle of nowhere and with less access to parts and treasure. Even there, I would be facing pressure of property value increasing. Any property within about 130 miles east of Seattle is

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
My treasures will do far more good being put to use than taking up space in my hoard. I would be a magnificent dragon. 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 May 14, 2019, at 11:16 AM, G Mann via

Re: [MBZ] You have to laugh, but....

2019-05-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Texas miles are pretty easy miles. On Tue, May 14, 2019, 4:14 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > In Greece I saw an old 123 taxi with 2.5million km (about 1.5mil miles). > Looked nearly new, on its 3rd engine and I think a new windshield but > that’s about it

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
a few.  But more so frodShoveDog Merkun 4wd Peekups.   But if he got rustfree examples, cleaned and checked/repaired all parts and took up there, they'd sell, and he might make a living of it. Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote on 5/14/19 4:45 PM: Might be a good market for Unimogs! Greg

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
There is no upside to her in divorcing me. I have nothing but 50% of marital assets. Half of her stuff. Half a million bux would be nice for me 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 May 14, 2019, at

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
I am having issues with the MacPro and mail. It does not want to send mail using the iPhone as hotspot. My interwebs were canceled when I left town. Lucky for me, the macbook still does mail. ANYWAY. There is nothing within any reasonable distance that would serve as “work space” for

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread MG via Mercedes
Thanks Jerry archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: MG wrote: I'm still here and even send a reply now and then. Another year older and still kicking. Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!, Manfred. Gerry --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread clay via Mercedes
I would have filled the house and ended up with an involuntary hold in a psych ward. It is good to come clean, in a sense. > On May 14, 2019, at 8:26 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ah, so that is the issue. You might have got away with it if you had not > started filling

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

2019-05-14 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Kinda... When I got my '84 190D UHaul didn't want me to tow it with a Ranger. It towed it and it was okay until it started to snow at which point it was pretty scary. You'll never encounter snow but I suspect you'll want cars mostly larger/heavier than a W201... -Curt On Tuesday, May 14,

Re: [MBZ] You have to laugh, but....

2019-05-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
In Greece I saw an old 123 taxi with 2.5million km (about 1.5mil miles). Looked nearly new, on its 3rd engine and I think a new windshield but that’s about it according to the owner. So it is possible. --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 14, 2019, at 5:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: >

[MBZ] For Dimitri

2019-05-14 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
This guy has had some fuel tank woes recently too. Check out his channel, especially the community tab. https://www.youtube.com/user/1979M100 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

2019-05-14 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Dan wrote: > Can an ML, like an ML430, tow another car with a dolly easily > and/or safely? General rule - any vehicle can safely tow its own mass plus a bit. With trailer brakes - even more. Will the nannies scream while you do it? I don't know. I am not fond of dollies. There is less

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

2019-05-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think the ML is rated for 5000 lbs or more? Should be fine for towing. The problem with dolly towing: have to disconnect the drive shaft if automatic transmission. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On May 14, 2019 4:40:42 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >I was just thinking…. > >Can an

Re: [MBZ] OT: Detective stories, James Bond, and Spys (for the readers and SC boys)

2019-05-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 13/05/2019 5:19 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: One of my dad's friends tells a story about taking the SAT and at the end having to take a survey which included the question "How many books are there in your house?" with choices like 10, 100, 1000, more than 1000. AT which point he

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Might be a good market for Unimogs! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 1:44 PM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle! Hard telling. I know the market

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRoOPuxSHAc On 14/05/2019 3:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Hard telling. I know the market around Anchorage, and unless things have changed drastically a Mercedes is probably one of the last cars people are looking for. As you might expect, trucks are

Re: [MBZ] You have to laugh, but....

2019-05-14 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
"this car looks better than a lot of cars with half the mileage, makes you wonder if the milage is correct on the other cars."    I was thinking that this car has not been run through GA, AL, Houston or other centers of cutting 100 to 200k off the odometer, but the seller beat me to it. for

[MBZ] You have to laugh, but....

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Look at the mileage on this thing: https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/newberry-mercedes-class-300d-turbo/6877838743.html While his price is a little steep IMHO, the car is really, really clean for the miles it’s got on it. Looks like it’s been very well cared for. -D

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
In that area, they are not "homeless"... they are "Undocumented Pharmacist". On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 12:57 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Agreed. It would be a tough market, but there are probably some > marginalized areas where he might be able to find some space.

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Hard telling. I know the market around Anchorage, and unless things have changed drastically a Mercedes is probably one of the last cars people are looking for. As you might expect, trucks are the vehicle of choice up there. Not only that, if it’s something special, there’s not a lot of roads

[MBZ] ML for Towing?

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I was just thinking…. Can an ML, like an ML430, tow another car with a dolly easily and/or safely? I ask because as I look around at cheap cars to pick up as a backup vehicle, if I could get something I could use to tow stuff with a dolly it would be a great help when I buy cars. I’m really

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I was not suggesting that he deliver high level restorations, and there does appear to be some market for old Mercedes almost everywhere. Since, there did not appear to Clay to be many around up there, it just seemed like a potential niche market. I guess he could do it with  MB all wheel drive

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Possibly. It’s not so much that there’s development, just that land prices in general have just gone crazy because of the influx of highly paid professionals into the area. I’m betting Clay could sell his house right now for many times over what he’s got in it. What the people I know there say

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I doubt it, unless they were trucks. They better be in an enclosed trailer or be able to float. The AlCan Highway is not the place you would want to be driving a “restored” Mercedes. At least now it’s paved… Otherwise, it goes on a barge or transport ship to ANC. Pretty much the primary way

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 14/05/2019 1:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: OK, let’s lay this out… I would certainly defer to Clay on the details, but having friends who both currently and formerly live(d) in the Sea-Tac region, it’s been described to me as anything property-wise within a reasonable distance (100

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
An idea comes to mind . . . Is there a market for older Mercedes in Alaska? Clay could "restore" them in Seattle and drive them north to visit the missus and then fly home. Periodic short visits might be more valuable than long term residence in the north. On 14/05/2019 1:16 PM, G Mann

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Agreed. It would be a tough market, but there are probably some marginalized areas where he might be able to find some space. Only issue would be security. Plenty of homeless people he could employ for security guards, though. -D > On May 14, 2019, at 3:37 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT Calling Tin Man Mao

2019-05-14 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Randy wrote: > The Lord only knows what it might do to your liver, but there are folks > who swear by WD40 as relief for arthritis. Turpentine used to be used for everything. Use 100% pure gum spirits, not petroleum distillate. tin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
All that said, for a true bottom feeder, there is always a deal to be found, and Clay seems to have highly developed skills in that department. Thus, my suggested thought.. What say you, Clay, up for the ultimate challenge? Re-energized hunting skilled, directed to finding the perfect bottom

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
At the bottom of the real estate implosion a fellow on the Banned list bought a foreclosed warehouse in Cayce SC that no business owner wanted at the time. Unfortunately, it's not 2012 any more, and Sea-Tac isn't Cayce. I believe Clay said the non-garden portion of his yard is 15' square?

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz 6cyl. Turbo diesel 330 hp

2019-05-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I think these are revered by people who keep their blinds and curtains closed all the time and lights blazing inside on a bright sunny day. --FT On 5/14/19 3:07 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Color scheme is as exciting as a colonoscopy. On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 11:57 AM Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz 6cyl. Turbo diesel 330 hp

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Bring your wallet. People rarely understand the cost of maintaining and operating such a behemoth. That’s why you can score some pretty nice deals on used ones. Sort of like finding a project someone is never going to finish, and you’ve got all the stuff to do it. Again, the reality of owning

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz 6cyl. Turbo diesel 330 hp

2019-05-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Color scheme is as exciting as a colonoscopy. On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 11:57 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Do these things come in any color but brown and shades thereof? Is this > some kind of requisite for the RV life? BO-RING > >

[MBZ] Mercedes Benz 6cyl. Turbo diesel 330 hp

2019-05-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Do these things come in any color but brown and shades thereof? Is this some kind of requisite for the RV life?  BO-RING https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2230891703893943/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
OK, let’s lay this out… I would certainly defer to Clay on the details, but having friends who both currently and formerly live(d) in the Sea-Tac region, it’s been described to me as anything property-wise within a reasonable distance (100 miles?) to the area on the western slopes of the

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Exactly! The best move we ever made was here, an airpark. SWMBO has an acre to garden and landscape, I have a hangar and a garage to play in - all just out the back door. If we had a trout stream, it would be perfect! On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 1:17 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > "Near" is a

Re: [MBZ] OT book but not a spy novel

2019-05-14 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
We watched the video - I'll look for the book. The movie was good, so the book will be better! On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 10:45 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > try " A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Bachman > > The main character reminded me of some of you folks > > >

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
We recently got a tracking email from UPS telling us that our package would be delayed one day due to weather ... On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 7:06 AM MG via Mercedes wrote: > Didn't think about the flood problems. Though > I see that Dan has had the same problem with > shipping delay from them.

Re: [MBZ] MANUAL 240D on BAT

2019-05-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Not sure of the color name. I guess this would be coded on the data plate? Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes: > The 240D is 476 Golden Brown. > What color is yours? > Mitch. > >> On May 14, 2019 at 1:02 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> Looks about the color of my '79 300SD.

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
"Near" is a relative term, in this case, relative to forced servitude in frozen AK winter, with zero access to Mercedes, parts, PNP's, or DIY pleasures. The thought comes that perhaps a shift of residence to an out lying area with better access to a shop building could be a life adventure worthy

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I doubt there is such a thing in close proximity to Clay. Seattle is much like San Francisco, with property values of all types skyrocketing to amounts that would make your head spin. -D > On May 14, 2019, at 1:40 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Somewhere near your house there must

Re: [MBZ] OT: Detective stories, James Bond, and Spys (for the readers and SC boys)

2019-05-14 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Jim wrote: > The radio production of HGttG is the best form, IMHO. I have it > in a boxed CD set, prominently emblazoned with "Don't Panic" on > it. I believe that was the original. Douglas wrote the book later. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Somewhere near your house there must be an industrial building for cheap rent that would serve as a suitable Mercedes hobby place, has ample parts storage, a fenced area for parking "cars in progress", room for a car lift, garage doors, and decent electric supply to run a welder, lights, and air

Re: [MBZ] MANUAL 240D on BAT

2019-05-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The 240D is 476 Golden Brown. What color is yours? Mitch. > On May 14, 2019 at 1:02 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Looks about the color of my '79 300SD. A '70s era color for sure. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] MANUAL 240D on BAT

2019-05-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks about the color of my '79 300SD. A '70s era color for sure. Randy Bennell via Mercedes writes: > That is not an appealing colour. > > > On 14/05/2019 9:35 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >> Strangely compelling "golden brown" 240D with the highly coveted crank >> windows

Re: [MBZ] Do you know

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yup. They’ve had the “Make an Offer” feature available for some time. You get two chances and that’s it. It works sometimes. I’ve done it on some things successfully. There was a German “Zoll” license plate someone had for sale for $20 with a “Make an Offer” button. I offered $16, they

Re: [MBZ] OT Calling Tin Man Mao

2019-05-14 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Randy Bennell wrote: > > The Lord only knows what it might do to your liver, but there are folks > > who swear by WD40 as relief for arthritis. The problem with substances that are toxic to the liver is that you can destroy seven-eighths of your liver and never know it, but when you begin

Re: [MBZ] Do you know

2019-05-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Don't forget to add on the new 25% tariff. On 14/05/2019 10:51 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: that on some things on eBay you can dicker with the seller? I was looking at this thing for $11.03 and decided to offer $8, seller came back with $10, I responded with $8.50, will see where

[MBZ] crackhead 1990 Mercedes 300 SL 300SL Low Miles - $9995 (Mount Pleasant)

2019-05-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/charleston-1990-mercedes-300-sl-300sl/6888614555.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Do you know

2019-05-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
that on some things on eBay you can dicker with the seller? I was looking at this thing for $11.03 and decided to offer $8, seller came back with $10, I responded with $8.50, will see where we end up.  I don't really want to buy it but thought it would be fun to see what happens. I think

Re: [MBZ] MANUAL 240D on BAT

2019-05-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
That is not an appealing colour. On 14/05/2019 9:35 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Strangely compelling "golden brown" 240D with the highly coveted crank windows (please don't salivate). True mileage unknown but at least 257,000. Currently at $3700. How high will it go? I predict

[MBZ] OT book but not a spy novel

2019-05-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
try " A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Bachman The main character reminded me of some of you folks ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Detective stories, James Bond, and Spys (for the readers and SC boys)

2019-05-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Stephenson On 13/05/2019 1:28 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Finished a very interesting book.  THe story itself is quite interesting, and the references in the text to authors, and their detective stories, spy stories and how they are are related

Re: [MBZ] OT: Best Movie Car Stunts

2019-05-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 9:33 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Exactly. > > I can’t watch (SNL) Celebrity Jeopardy or I end up blowing an hour or more > of my time. Between Turd Fergusen and Sean Connery it’s a killer. > > “That’s what your mother said, Trebek!” > In

Re: [MBZ] Back in the saddle!

2019-05-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Ah, so that is the issue. You might have got away with it if you had not started filling bedrooms in the house. Randy On 13/05/2019 7:06 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote: Randy that is the issue, the garage, basement and two bedrooms are storage space for all the “spares” I accumulated.

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
> > FWIW, I ordered a couple of front 124 strut mounts from AZ a week or so ago. They showed up when AZ said they were gonna show up, and, with shipping, were less than half of what the FLAPS were charging. So, I'm happy with their service so far. -MMM- > >

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Reminds me of the cul de sac I used to live on that had a Dan, Dan, Dan and Van out of 7 houses…. -D > On May 14, 2019, at 10:59 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > If Poos was in it could be the Manfred, G. Mann and Dan band... > > -Curt > > On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 10:56:02 AM EDT, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
If Poos was in it could be the Manfred, G. Mann and Dan band... -Curt On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 10:56:02 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Revved up like a deuce another runner in the night? You know that Springsteen wrote that song. -D > On May 14, 2019, at 10:42 AM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Revved up like a deuce another runner in the night? You know that Springsteen wrote that song. -D > On May 14, 2019, at 10:42 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > You know if Manfred and G Mann got together they could start a band. We > would all be blinded by the light! > > --FT

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You know if Manfred and G Mann got together they could start a band.  We would all be blinded by the light! --FT On 5/13/19 5:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: If you’re around…. haven’t seen him in a while…. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I shall never forgive FCP Euro for shipping me a defective rebuilt Bosch starter and not reimbursing me the labor for installing it. Instead, they refused to be accountable and pawned me off on Bosch, which gave me a total run-around. Some years ago when Rusty sent me a defective AC compressor,

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
MG wrote: > I'm still here and even send a reply now and > then. Another year older and still kicking. Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!, Manfred. Gerry --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] MANUAL 240D on BAT

2019-05-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Strangely compelling "golden brown" 240D with the highly coveted crank windows (please don't salivate). True mileage unknown but at least 257,000. Currently at $3700. How high will it go? I predict $6200.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Best Movie Car Stunts

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Exactly. I can’t watch (SNL) Celebrity Jeopardy or I end up blowing an hour or more of my time. Between Turd Fergusen and Sean Connery it’s a killer. “That’s what your mother said, Trebek!” -D > On May 14, 2019, at 10:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I loved Norm

Re: [MBZ] OT: Best Movie Car Stunts

2019-05-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I loved Norm MacDonald's Burt Reynolds impression on SNL's Celebrity Jeopardy. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=norm+macdonald+burt+reynolds+snl+impression=detail=1DCDBB0ACA2E2BAC84471DCDBB0ACA2E2BAC8447=VIRE On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 6:09 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
For sure none of them are perfect, and we all know of screw ups from each of them, I’m sure. I suspect a part of the shipping promptness for me involves distance, so if something from AZ is coming and they drag their feet getting it out the door, it’s that much longer that it takes. The only

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I've had mixed experiences... many times I order from FCP and they don't ship for another day or so. I also have orders they ship from other warehouses other than their own, which probably adds to the delay. Other times I get stuff over night (as ground shipping CT -> NJ is 1 day), even

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I can assure you that neither FedEx, USPS nor UPS “hold” shipments. They’re not in the business of inventorying or warehousing (the shipping parts of their business, that is. They do have divisions that offer logistical services, but they’re separate from the shipping businesses.) What often

[MBZ] Floods/shipping WUZ: Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
yeah  BNSF mainline over the Misery river washed out, along with most roads, about a month ago. Flood peaked on THE RIVER just recently, streets flooded in river towns.  I have not heard if roads are closed.   Flood peak on THE RIVER is probably somewhere in Misery now.   (missouri for those

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread MG via Mercedes
Didn't think about the flood problems. Though I see that Dan has had the same problem with shipping delay from them. I'll try FCP next time and see. Thanks! MG Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Curley sez: pretty much any ground shipment takes a week to >get delivered My orders from

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread MG via Mercedes
I'll have to try them the next time. MG Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Excellent! Glad to hear from you. AutohausAZ has a history of being lousy about shipping, that’s why I stopped using them after a few tries. Their claims of “Same day shipping” or whatever were never fulfilled, if you

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread MG via Mercedes
I can see that. What gets me is the 'we ship the same day' bit and then they don't till the day after or more. Bah humbug! birthdays are highly over rated. Grumblegrumblegrum. ;-) MG Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: pretty much any ground shipment takes a week to get delivered. I am

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Excellent! Glad to hear from you. AutohausAZ has a history of being lousy about shipping, that’s why I stopped using them after a few tries. Their claims of “Same day shipping” or whatever were never fulfilled, if you look in the fine print it says “same day or next day”. I ordered parts over

Re: [MBZ] OT: Best Movie Car Stunts

2019-05-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You mean “Turd Fergusen”? -D > On May 13, 2019, at 8:49 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Funny that it mentions "Hooper", I'd never seen the film (I was 2 when it > came out) until my last trip to California when it was on the inflight > entertainment. Not a bad piece. While I

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