Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

All those reindeer passing gas  (driving around in their SUVs) caused it to warm up and be green and warm when Erik the Red settled the place. Craig via Mercedes January 3, 2020 at 11:28 PM On Sat, 4 Jan 2020 00:00:49 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

On Sat, 4 Jan 2020 00:00:49 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Quite the balmy day! Indeed! On the other side of the temperature scale (from my other list), We all saw the silly headlines about how Greenland was burning and sweltering last summer:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

Chuckles shows the results of inbreeding.   Lunatic moron: Chuckles the Clown. Dan Penoff via Mercedes January 3, 2020 at 5:48 PM I was watching a documentary on the UK, specifically the royals, and was surprised to learn about how Charles buddied up to the Arab

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

you have to remember that Merkel, under the whipped topping, is a communist.   What the communists have been doing since about 1950, is destroying the culture and destabilizing countries form within.    Well, actually that is what they did in Russia in the 1910s.   Destabilize, get 2 factions

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

Herr Mann put it well too.  Combine his argument with Philip's, then demand the guy replace BOTH sections with new, as that is the only way to do it right.   Or better yet, get him to refund the money and buy the 2 pieces and do it yourself. Was the bill paid with a CC?  If so, dispute the

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft nerding out

On Fri, 3 Jan 2020 22:55:54 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_inquiry.aspx Thanks to you and Kaleb. > I have a half dozen brand new cabin windows for DC10's - came as a > package with the other stuff I wanted at an auction Hm ... Have

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

and cut out the restriction.   THt is a bigger deal than the ugly welds.   But the real deal is why was the flange cut out and not repaired? Dwight Giles via Mercedes January 3, 2020 at 2:52 PM Post his name on Twitter with pic-or threaten to if they don't clean

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it? -- rear bumber

Hahaha~!!   You spent how many thousands to buy a house just to keep ya busy so you leave that crappy bumper alone; besides you parked it at the budget rent a car lot so you'd never see it.   That's a lot of work and expense just to win a bet! You know d@@m well that if you walked buy it

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

Quite the balmy day! --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 11:49 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Operation Black Glass" > Start time is 0400 > Start Date is optional. > 18,000 degrees for 11 seconds, followed by slow bake at 5,000 for days > following. Local winds may

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft nerding out

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_inquiry.aspx I have a half dozen brand new cabin windows for DC10's - came as a package with the other stuff I wanted at an auction On Fri, Jan 3, 2020 at 10:52 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft nerding out

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=N68052 Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 10:42 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 3 Jan 2020 22:35:23 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Often times when I am watching movies or TV shows and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

"Operation Black Glass" Start time is 0400 Start Date is optional. 18,000 degrees for 11 seconds, followed by slow bake at 5,000 for days following. Local winds may exceed 800 MPH with following over pressure. Try not to stare at the bright light. The 72 Perpetual virgins and the 300

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

THAT level of quality should not cost over $40.   $24 is more like it. No, you are not being too fussy.   The dude needs to LOOK at the crap he (his welder guy) is turning out.    And , no, I could not do any better unless I practiced for at least a half hour. My FCAW is pretty ugly.    If I

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft nerding out

On Fri, 3 Jan 2020 22:35:23 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Often times when I am watching movies or TV shows and there is an > aircraft that has an N number I can see I sometimes look them up > online. I am current watching The Shining from 1980 and am at the scene > of a Continental

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft nerding out

Quite interesting --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 11:35 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Often times when I am watching movies or TV shows and there is an aircraft > that has an N number I can see I sometimes look them up online. I am current > watching The Shining

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2020?

On Fri, 3 Jan 2020 22:24:04 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Every time I've tried SW, they are way higher than any other airline.  > the one way looks good for a round trip, but by the time you add the > return, it is high. I guess it depends upon where you want to go. I have

Re: [MBZ] OT Hog advice

On Sat, 4 Jan 2020 02:22:57 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > I don't know that Upton Sinclair and Sinclair Lewis have any > correlation. Well, in that high school, I was told Sinclair Lewis was named after Upton Sinclair and Upton Sinclair was not happy about it. > Upton Sinclair wrote "The

[MBZ] Aircraft nerding out

Often times when I am watching movies or TV shows and there is an aircraft that has an N number I can see I sometimes look them up online. I am current watching The Shining from 1980 and am at the scene of a Continental DC 10 flying and looked it up. Plane was built in 1974 and is still in

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

which is why the whole place shoulda been glass on 08:01 on 12 Sept, 2001. G Mann via Mercedes January 3, 2020 at 10:08 AM All valid arguments. However, there is one factor not considered. That factor is the imposition of Islam in the region, centuries ago. Islam

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

Agreed.   When Saddam was fighting the aye ya toljas,  It was pretty close to the ideal. Peter Frederick via Mercedes January 3, 2020 at 9:48 AM Could be why the Turks neatly dumped Iraq on the British after WWI. It's stupid to play over there -- very little

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

shoulda all been turned to glass by 0800 on Sept 12 2001.  Nothin there anyone needs. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes January 3, 2020 at 8:48 AM Good observations. I say we take off and nuke the whole site from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure.

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2020?

Every time I've tried SW, they are way higher than any other airline.  the one way looks good for a round trip, but by the time you add the return, it is high. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes January 3, 2020 at 11:26 AM Might look at SWA then. It has been years

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2020?

Send me your miles so I can get a ticket too! Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes January 3, 2020 at 11:14 AM Let me know so I can look at flights. Right now they are fairly reasonable going into Boston. A little more flying into Providence.

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

My dealer trained indy tech swears by Meinicke's welders. On Fri, Jan 3, 2020 at 11:04 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > As a quick alternative, I suggest a trip, with the car, to your local Midas > Muffler Shop [or your local equal]. There, they will have tubing, sizing > equipment, and proper

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

As a quick alternative, I suggest a trip, with the car, to your local Midas Muffler Shop [or your local equal]. There, they will have tubing, sizing equipment, and proper welding skills and equipment to remove the damaged mess and replace it with proper exhaust materials, quickly... Should be a

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

Yes I think the exhaust is “fixed”. When I get a tig welder, I will cut out that atrocity and re-weld it properly. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 10:49 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > So Dimitri- the bottom line-is your mother safe from exhaust leaks? > I get that you don't want to sue

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

Great point! On Fri, Jan 3, 2020 at 10:50 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So Dimitri- the bottom line-is your mother safe from exhaust leaks? > I get that you don't want to sue the bastages so the real questionzat least > for now are there,any exhaust leaks. > >

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

So Dimitri- the bottom line-is your mother safe from exhaust leaks? I get that you don't want to sue the bastages so the real questionzat least for now are there,any exhaust leaks. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jan 3, 2020, 2:16 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D -rear window wipes (outer)

Dan, do you know of a bulk supplier in the US? Yes I’m talking about the outer window scrapers. I found this one but it is in UK. Does this one look like the correct profile? https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/product/1734/window-weatherstrip Thanks, Mike > On Jan 3, 2020, at 7:09 PM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

Yes, I believe the exhaust is stainless and therefore should have been welded with stainless wire or ideally tig welded. That being said, I have mig welded stainless exhausts with non stainless wire and the results were beautiful so I do believe the problem here was due to complete

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D -rear window wipes (outer)

Do NOT buy the cheapo non OEM window scrapers! They don't work. I spring for the OEMs from Tom and they work great - well worth it. Request the club discount. On Fri, Jan 3, 2020 at 8:42 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes & my MB Indy says you can piece it

Re: [MBZ] OT Hog advice

I don't know that Upton Sinclair and Sinclair Lewis have any correlation. Upton Sinclair wrote "The Jungle" about bad practices in meat packing plants... -Curt On Friday, January 3, 2020, 8:58:32 PM EST, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 3 Jan 2020 06:50:31 -0500 Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

Dimitri says: >Looks like mig not sure if with shielding gas or flux core. I wonder if the exhaust is some grade of stainless? There is some stainless that has enough ferrous material in it to be somewhat magnetic. That would explain why the welds look like that. Welder dude used the wrong

Re: [MBZ] 1972 Mercedes 280SE 4.5 - $6000 (Hanahan)

The fuzzy dash cover suggests the top of the dash is toast. Maybe $2K and that is a stretch. On Fri, Jan 3, 2020 at 2:43 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I hadn’t looked at this until I saw Jaime’s comments. Wow. > > And for what it’s worth, I never understood the

[MBZ] Window seal wipes 240 300d etc

> > There are lots of them on ebay Some $10 and some 4 for $75 etc Better than $100 each https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=Mercedes+300d+window+seal&_sacat=0_TitleDesc=0&_sop=15 Xx rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT Hog advice

On Fri, 3 Jan 2020 06:50:31 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Look at the ingredients - turkey, turkey, turkey. And floor sweepings. > > Where’s Upton Sinclair when you need him? For those of us who haven't heard anything about Upton Sinclair since reading Sinclair Lewis in high school,

Re: [MBZ] OT Hog advice

On Thu, 2 Jan 2020 19:20:59 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I thought they were from making calves into steers ... Yes, Rocky Mountain Oysters are the difference between bulls and steers. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D -rear window wipes (outer)

Yes & my MB Indy says you can piece it together -this after I bought long pieces for my big 123 300 CD doors. Got in England. Not cheap. Ecklers Performance4Benz had some. Some same for R107 & 126. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jan 3, 2020, 7:09 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Do

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D -rear window wipes (outer)

Do you mean the window scrapers? The rubber seal on the outside of the window that is clipped onto the door along with the molding? If so, you can find it in bulk online from non-MB suppliers, I believe. What you get from MB is a bulk piece you have to cut to size. Been that way for years. -D

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

Based on what I saw about him buddying up with the Arab states, I can’t imagine it was too upsetting. -D > On Jan 3, 2020, at 6:52 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > > I wonder how Charles felt about Dodi boinking Diana. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 3, 2020, at 6:48 PM, Dan Penoff via

[MBZ] 1983 240D -rear window wipes (outer)

Just got info from Tom at the Classic Center. He quoted The rear outer window wipes are $107.00 each. Mine are falling apart but I can’t see spending that much. Does anyone know of any aftermarket or any other solutions? Thanks, Mike Michael E. Esh ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

I wonder how Charles felt about Dodi boinking Diana. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 6:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was watching a documentary on the UK, specifically the royals, and was > surprised to learn about how Charles buddied up to the Arab states and >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

I was watching a documentary on the UK, specifically the royals, and was surprised to learn about how Charles buddied up to the Arab states and promoted Muslims to the country. He apparently got a lot of “cred” in the Arab world, but the Queen Mum and Dad were apparently not happy. -D > On

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

Yes France and UK are the worst. Thanks to the E.U. policies which are dictated mostly by Germany, countries such as Italy and Greece and others have been inundated by these people. Hungary was smart and finally closed its borders. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 6:25 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

You could say much the same for France or the UK, but the UK has been doing this for a while based on colonialism.. -D > On Jan 3, 2020, at 6:04 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > > Except that many of these neutral countries don’t let hoardes of Muslim > “refugees” trample through their

[MBZ] windows 10 upgrade on PC

I did the upgrade on my main PC yesterday and it failed for some reason and reverted back to win 7.  Problem is the registration key seems to have vanished.  It now says it is not registered. Anybody heard of this?  I can't locate my win 7 installation cd with the key on it.  I guess I may end

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

Except that many of these neutral countries don’t let hoardes of Muslim “refugees” trample through their borders. Europe under Merkel has been decimated and destroyed permanently by this scourge. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 3:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > True.

[MBZ] So what does this mean?

At the end of the craiglist advert Floyd posted for the '72 280SE, the fellow wrote at the end of the posting: Don't send me a Google Voice Verification code to my own phone number. I'm not an idiot. What does this mean? What vulnerability does this open up? Craig

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

On Fri, 3 Jan 2020 15:17:02 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > 4 hours at $100ea, plus $25 to dig in the scrap pile for the patch > material? I can remember when MiG welding cost me $30 an hour, but that > was in the 1980s. The good news is he cut the flange out so the next > time it

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

Drunken monkeyThis response takes the cake! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 4:26 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > If the welder was a drunken monkey working for free peanuts and warm beer, > using a flux core 110 welder, then it's an outstanding job. > > Otherwise, as a 'paid

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

There are various reasons why I don’t want to do that. First of all, it is a good Mercedes shop for mechanical repairs. I guess anything welding related is just a no no for them. After this experience, I will weld everything myself. I let it slide this time because I was busy and didn’t want to

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

> Dimitri wrote: > Not only does the weld look like dog shit but that area was > originally joined together with flanges and bolted > together. ...cannot be unbolted and separated as was initially > intended. To me, the ugly weld is disappointing. If it seals and hold together, maybe good

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

If the welder was a drunken monkey working for free peanuts and warm beer, using a flux core 110 welder, then it's an outstanding job. Otherwise, as a 'paid expert"... it absolutely sucks ! Good welds are also pretty welds. These welds are bone ugly, show lack of heat control and hand / stinger

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

Usually in this situation I just replace the rusty section with a factory part. It bolts right in and the parts are not typically too expensive. On Fri, Jan 3, 2020, 1:54 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Post his name on Twitter with pic-or threaten to if they don't

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

Yelp and Facebook are handy for this sort of social media shaming. However, there is a flip side in that you can pretty much forget ever patronizing the business again. Since it’s a place his mom has been taking the car that might be a problem for her… -D > On Jan 3, 2020, at 3:52 PM, Dwight

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

Post his name on Twitter with pic-or threaten to if they don't clean up the weld. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jan 3, 2020 at 3:50 PM Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > I did but it fell on deaf ears. Oh well. From now on NOBODY will be > welding on my or my family members’ cars. Period. >

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

I did but it fell on deaf ears. Oh well. From now on NOBODY will be welding on my or my family members’ cars. Period. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 3:11 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > I would definitely complain to the repair shop. > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > >> On Fri,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

True. The Swiss really do it right. Nordic countries aren’t far away from this approach, either. -D > On Jan 3, 2020, at 3:35 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > The best foreign policy ever employed by the US has been to stay the heck out > of other peoples business and tidy up our own

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it? -- rear bumber

You would need to leave the Parktronic sensors in the bumper, or you would have to find covers for the holes. Good quality rattle cans (2) would cost about $60-$80 depending on who you get it from. No idea what a shop would charge, but I’ve wondered if it would be pretty cheap if you walked in

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

The best foreign policy ever employed by the US has been to stay the heck out of other peoples business and tidy up our own internal issues. Not that we have employed that line of action in forever. Whenever we decide to meddle, the banana republic or other backward terrain becomes a

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it? -- rear bumber

You could probably get some paint mixed up and buy a cheap HF HVLP sprayer set-up for less than farming it out, assuming you had a place to set up little temporary spray booth . --FT On 1/3/20 3:24 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: I found a nice rear bumper cover on CL for $60. It was

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it? -- rear bumber

I found a nice rear bumper cover on CL for $60. It was for a ML500, so has the Parkmatic sensors which I don't need. Perhaps I can get some $ back for them on eBay. It's white, so needs painted silver to match my ML320. How much would Maaco charge me to paint a bumper? Or how much will I spend

[MBZ] Wow, might not be a LOT of crack here

but definitely some.  BaT car for sure https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/yadkinville-mercedes-benz-560-sl-1988/7049115194.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car if There Ever Was One!

That's a 210 coupe with a ragtop with a C designation that I don't understand.  i don't understand CLK, it should be ELK. I find the 210s to be kinda tinny compared to a 123 or 126 but so far the E300 and the E320 seem fairly decent so this one would probably be OK too.  They have some

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

4 hours at $100ea, plus $25 to dig in the scrap pile for the patch material? I can remember when MiG welding cost me $30 an hour, but that was in the 1980s. The good news is he cut the flange out so the next time it goes you'll have to replace two pieces instead of the piece the idiot indy (or

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

I would definitely complain to the repair shop. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jan 3, 2020 at 2:06 PM Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > Not sure. Looks like mig not sure if with shielding gas or flux core. > Paint covered up the possibility of seeing uncleaned welding slag. Not > only does

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car if There Ever Was One!

Crap class, rag top. Double strikes. Nope. When the housing situation gets sorted I’ll be on the lookout for a yellow SLK 320 to replace the wife’s SL500. -D > On Jan 3, 2020, at 1:59 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Man up and buy the car, you know you want to. > > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

$425? Ouch. I hope your guy marked the subbed work up substantially. I would have a really hard time justifying that. -D > On Jan 3, 2020, at 2:50 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > > No real material cost other than some cheap section of pipe that was spliced > in. A few bucks at most. > >

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

No real material cost other than some cheap section of pipe that was spliced in. A few bucks at most. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 2:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m no welder other than stick welding two edges of steel plate butted > together laying on a flat

Re: [MBZ] 1972 Mercedes 280SE 4.5 - $6000 (Hanahan)

I hadn’t looked at this until I saw Jaime’s comments. Wow. And for what it’s worth, I never understood the attraction of putting something like a Nardi wheel on one of these cars. Maybe on a 1950s/60s two seater sports car, possibly, but a Mercedes sedan? Nope, don’t get it. -D > On Jan 3,

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it? -- rear bumber

This one is $270 or $286, the total depends on any options like park sensors or such https://www.carid.com/2005-mercedes-m-class-bumpers/replace-rear-bumper-cover-9960745.html This one on Amazon is $315 https://www.carid.com/2005-mercedes-m-class-bumpers/replace-rear-bumper-cover-9960745.html

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

I’m no welder other than stick welding two edges of steel plate butted together laying on a flat floor. That being said, my exhaust guy does a much better job than that and would have charged significantly less based on my experience. For example, he welded the small catalytic converter on one

Re: [MBZ] 1972 Mercedes 280SE 4.5 - $6000 (Hanahan)

Steering wheels are easy to change. But whoever put that long piece of hose on the aux air valve has no business working on these cars. On Fri, Jan 3, 2020 at 10:49 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The steering wheel is a total turnoff > > On Fri, Jan 3, 2020

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

That looks way better than 99% of my welds. Especially working upside down under the car on rusty metal... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

What’s scary is that this is a welding professional. How could you be so incompetent at your job when that’s all you do? How could you go home at night feeling any satisfaction with your day’s accomplishments? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 2:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

Not sure. Looks like mig not sure if with shielding gas or flux core. Paint covered up the possibility of seeing uncleaned welding slag. Not only does the weld look like dog shit but that area was originally joined together with flanges and bolted together. That’s not how the repair was done.

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

I mean if it works and does not leak, ok. But for that price I would expect it to look a lot better than that. I could probably do similar with my HF welder. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 12:53 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > My mom took her 2005 G500 to the most

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car if There Ever Was One!

Man up and buy the car, you know you want to. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 12:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > No mileage. Looks like it’s got some wear and tear. For $500 I would > consider it if the wheels fit one of my current cars. > > Right now my disposable

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

NOT a Dimitri weld. Was it ever slagged? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jan 3, 2020, 1:53 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My mom took her 2005 G500 to the most esteemed Indy Mercedes shop in the > Boston area to have a few things repaired including the

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car if There Ever Was One!

No joke. For that amount of money you should go get and and easily get it running then flip it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/d/bushnell-2000-mercedes-clk-320/7049087251.html > >

[MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

My mom took her 2005 G500 to the most esteemed Indy Mercedes shop in the Boston area to have a few things repaired including the exhaust (I will not name names). To be fair, I like the owner and I feel, based on my experience with him that he does a great job with the mechanical repairs. His

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car if There Ever Was One!

No mileage. Looks like it’s got some wear and tear. For $500 I would consider it if the wheels fit one of my current cars. Right now my disposable income is being disposed on houses. -D > On Jan 3, 2020, at 1:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’d be all over that. > >

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it?

Looks like there’s a version without the hitch plate and one with. No hitch Hitch No hitch, Parktronic Hitch, Parktronic -D > On Jan 3, 2020, at 1:40 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > The 05 has a plate that pops off for the hitch. This one I have doesn’t have > the hitch

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car if There Ever Was One!

I’d be all over that. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 1:35 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/d/bushnell-2000-mercedes-clk-320/7049087251.html > >

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it?

The 05 has a plate that pops off for the hitch. This one I have doesn’t have the hitch but has the plate. The replacement I saw has the plate too. Adding a hitch might need a slight mod with a dremel to allow for clearance of the aftermarket hitches. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020,

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it?

I found one for this 2005 that was like $250. I’ll look it up later --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 1:01 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > He’s confused. > > Bumper covers for the 2004 and later models are different than earlier > models. You can get rear bumper covers

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it?

Looks like there are a similar number of variants for the rear bumper, mostly between with/without a ‘removable trailer coupling” and Parktronic. Stuff like this I always have my dealer guy/gal confirm because of all the variations, but if it doesn’t have a trailer hitch, I would guess it’s a

[MBZ] Kleb Car if There Ever Was One!

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/d/bushnell-2000-mercedes-clk-320/7049087251.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it?

I will dig up the vin. I do not currently have a working EPC. I need to address that ASAP Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 12:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don’t know about the front as I didn’t look, but when the listing I linked > to first showed up it defaulted

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it?

So which back bumper cover does this thing need, and what are the potential donor cars? http://mb-teilekatalog.info/view_DatacardAction.php?lang=E=4jgab75e54a462478 > On January 3, 2020 at 1:20 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > So it looks like there are eight variations of the front

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it?

So it looks like there are eight variations of the front bumper face bar, as the EPC calls it. Used without headlamp cleaning system Headlamp wiper/washer Parktronic Headlamp wiper/washer, Parktronic And the same list with the U49 or 220 option codes -D > On Jan 3, 2020, at 1:12 PM, Mitch

Re: [MBZ] 1972 Mercedes 280SE 4.5 - $6000 (Hanahan)

On Fri, 3 Jan 2020 10:37:58 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/hanahan-1972-mercedes-280se-45/7048670713.html The car looks nice -- I have always liked the look of that model, and apparently Richard Sexton did, too, because he used it as the basis

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it?

I was wondering about that. Car-part lists the newer ones differently, and they list the V8s separately from the V6s. Along with the usual variations for parking assist and tow hitch. I figure the hitch designation means they cut a hole in when they added a hitch, and no hitch would be intact.

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it?

I don’t know about the front as I didn’t look, but when the listing I linked to first showed up it defaulted to my 2002 ML500 and said it would fit. I changed the application to a 2004 and it said that fit, too. If you want to PM me the VIN I’ll check the number in the EPC and see what comes

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2020?

Agreed. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jan 3, 2020, 12:25 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Then Manchester would be a better choice. Puts you that much closer to > Maine. It’s a great airport, too. Maybe 10 gates, if that. Pretty much walk > right up to security and you’re there. > >

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2020?

Oh OK. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jan 3, 2020, 12:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would be renting a car so we can drive to Maine to visit wife family > either after the Q or before the Q > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 3, 2020, at 11:20 AM,

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it?

The one I have is 03 but it appears to have the newer style bumpers as far as I know. I had wondered if I could put the old style on there and be done with it even if technically they are not the right ones. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2020, at 12:01 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it?

Correction - I found a rear bumper cover for 2003-2005 for $246:

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it?

There's a good white one in Indiana for $275 or a beat up white one near Detroit for $150 > On January 3, 2020 at 12:51 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > > That bumper cover is less than $250, throw in a rattle can of paint and yer > good ta go > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] should a bid a Kaleb for it?

He’s confused. Bumper covers for the 2004 and later models are different than earlier models. You can get rear bumper covers for 2003 and earlier for a couple hundred bucks. 2004 and later are over $300. 1998-2003 rear bumper cover - $200 on eBay 2003-2005 rear bumper cover - $329 on eBay -D

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