Re: [MBZ] Current Tap

I wonder how accurate a Kill-a-watt is? I find it a handy tool. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Craig via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:58 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Craig > Subject: [MBZ] Current Tap

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 172, Issue 191

Ugh. What are your current Mercedes projects? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Apr 14, 2020, 10:04 PM Ronald Courcy wrote: > The damage is more than just the top. > The tree is laying across the doors it may not be salvageable. It was a > project vehicle. One of many. Ron >

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 172, Issue 191

The damage is more than just the top. The tree is laying across the doors it may not be salvageable. It was a project vehicle. One of many. Ron From: Dwight Giles Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc:

Re: [MBZ] Current Tap

> Craig wrote: > I have been frustrated by not having a current tap, something > with which to measure the current drawn by an AC load, > The line wire is wound in a 10-turn loop, so it provides a 10x > point on which to clamp the ammeter. Nice. I built one by stripping the jacket off of an

Re: [MBZ] Current Tap

On Tue, 14 Apr 2020 20:11:33 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Cool! I never thought about a 10X loop! I was looking at electrical stuff on a website (maybe Zoro) and saw something similar. I thought the 10x loop was a good idea, so that's what I did. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Current Tap

On Tue, 14 Apr 2020 17:59:50 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Fancy. Thank you. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Current Tap

Cool! I never thought about a 10X loop! On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 7:58 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Shirley recently asked me to do something which required measuring the AC > current drawn by a load. I have been frustrated by not having a current > tap, something with which to measure the

Re: [MBZ] Current Tap

Fancy. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2020, at 5:58 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > Shirley recently asked me to do something which required measuring the AC > current drawn by a load. I have been frustrated by not having a current > tap, something with which to measure the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 172, Issue 191

Ron, Yes no damage here in NK. Sorry about your beatle convertible top. Do you have good top repair shop? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Apr 14, 2020, 7:27 PM Ronald Courcy via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Storm much the same as DWIGHT no Mercedes damage but I did lose a

Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

That guy Hoovie bought a “cheap “ Roller for $80k or so. He took it to his mech and I recall something about checking mineral oil in some system. He did get it sorted and apparently it was working fairly well. A lot of the parts are BMW bits so it is possible to get them cheaper --R Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 172, Issue 191

Storm much the same as DWIGHT no Mercedes damage but I did lose a super beattle convertible to a fallen tree.. Neighbor THAT I SHARE A POLE WITH LOST POWER AND IS RUNNING ON A GENERATOR TODAY. RON Courcy Exeter Rhode island. From: Mercedes on behalf of

Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

And still an out of control mental illness crack price. On 4/14/2020 3:00 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: And still only one photo… -D On Apr 14, 2020, at 3:57 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It's on CL now as a 220

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs a convertible

Regal Regina? On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 5:28 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Parade car for the various queens > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Apr 14, 2020, at 6:08 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs a convertible

Parade car for the various queens --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 14, 2020, at 6:08 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/225747588643175/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

I believe there was something about them using (mineral?) oil in their hydraulic systems, or something to that effect? I was thinking I had heard about non-Rolls mechanics working on them and putting the wrong stuff in them and doing some serious damage as a result. I’m pretty sure I’ve spoken

[MBZ] Somebody needs a convertible

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Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

I used to own one looked just like that. Paid $117.50 off the Bay of Fleas and the seller delivered it for free clay monroe 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 2014 ‘yota Highlander - Haggis Retired- 1986 SDL- Polei 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1982 SD - Allen 1976

Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

That's Jag Waars to you and me. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes writes: > Jagyoowahs > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Apr 14, 2020, at 4:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> They work on Jagewers too. >> >>> On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 4:13 PM Andrew Strasfogel >>> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Economics

Lol, you need to read Pikety's books. Seems that economists mostly sit around doing imaginary "mathematics" making up meaningless equations that prove whatever they want to prove. Not news to me, I figured that out decades ago when our faculty sponsor for the sailing club while I was in

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

I kinda like the Firestick though last night it creeped me out. My daughter and I went out to drop off recycling and I was telling her that a friend had suggested to watch Homeland. So we get home, the girl puts on the TV and firestick to watch something and the suggestion that popped up was

Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

I think I have told the story about my son the mechanic working on the brakes of an old Rolls before but will do it again. I don't know or remember all of the details so forgive me if I am a bit vague. This fellow had an old Rolls. Not sure of the vintage. Not ancient but old - maybe from

Re: [MBZ] sheet metal glue

On Mon, 13 Apr 2020 22:02:21 -0400 MG via Mercedes wrote: > I used a ductwork mastic in both the return and > supply sides.even used mastic under the tape in > the supply and on the joints of adjustable elbows. > > All the pieces in the pics were designed, put > together and installed by

Re: [MBZ] Don’t miss out on this fantastic investment opportunity

A man after my own heart. I’ve done stuff like this on more than one occasion and it’s often, not always, yielded results. “Gee, I’m sorry I can’t offer more, and I certainly understand your predicament. Be sure to reach out to me in the future should things change.” I always share my

Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

And Porches, too. -D > On Apr 14, 2020, at 4:24 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Jagyoowahs > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Apr 14, 2020, at 4:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> They work on Jagewers too. >> >>> On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 4:13 PM

Re: [MBZ] Don’t miss out on this fantastic investment opportunity

I sent her a message back commiserating on her situation and restating my interest in the car so maybe it will not end up a casualty of the proceedings but rather a boon to me. One shall have patience. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 14, 2020, at 3:39 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

Jagyoowahs --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 14, 2020, at 4:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > They work on Jagewers too. > >> On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 4:13 PM Andrew Strasfogel >> wrote: >> >> I guess it's like Smuckers - with a name like that it has to be good. >> >> On

Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

They work on Jagewers too. On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 4:13 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > I guess it's like Smuckers - with a name like that it has to be good. > > On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 4:07 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Got a lot of good reviews on the Google.

Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

I guess it's like Smuckers - with a name like that it has to be good. On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 4:07 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Got a lot of good reviews on the Google. > > Crumley Auto > > >

Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

Got a lot of good reviews on the Google. Crumley Auto https://www.google.com/search?q=Crumley+Compound+savannah=1=X=2ahUKEwicorby2ujoAhWNmuAKHWbQCywQBSgAegQIFRAm=2560=1416

Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

Crumley's Compound sounds like a nickname for a prison courtyard. On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 3:58 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's on CL now as a 220 > > > https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/savannah-1971-mercedes-220/7107698900.html > > -_FT > > On 4/14/20

Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

And still only one photo… -D > On Apr 14, 2020, at 3:57 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's on CL now as a 220 > > https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/savannah-1971-mercedes-220/7107698900.html > > -_FT > > On 4/14/20 12:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Bzzt,

Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

It's on CL now as a 220 https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/savannah-1971-mercedes-220/7107698900.html -_FT On 4/14/20 12:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Bzzt, wrong. Lots of crack and mental illness with that one. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 14, 2020, at 10:26 AM, Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] I totally need this

Life owes you 3 more minutes of fame. On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 3:50 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > YAY! > > --FT > > On 4/14/20 1:23 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > I was high bidder for 12 minutes! > > > > -- Jim > > > > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] I totally need this

YAY! --FT On 4/14/20 1:23 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I was high bidder for 12 minutes! -- Jim -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Don’t miss out on this fantastic investment opportunity

Never let a crisis go to waste Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > That wagon a girl down around Savannah was selling is now off the > market as she is getting divorced and apparently can't sell it. Just > heard from her today.  That might work to my advantages as I was going > to be a

Re: [MBZ] underwater on my title loan

You have to give/show the title to TitleMax or whomever when you go get the loan, they put a lien on it so you really can't convey it.  That's the deal with this ML500 that I need to get sorted out.  The covids might work to my advantage on that deal too, TM are way underwater on it now, will

Re: [MBZ] Don’t miss out on this fantastic investment opportunity

That wagon a girl down around Savannah was selling is now off the market as she is getting divorced and apparently can't sell it. Just heard from her today.  That might work to my advantages as I was going to be a LOBALLER anyway, this might justify it more. The inventory of low-end deals will

Re: [MBZ] Slightly dodgy CA version 300TD on BAT

Not mine! I can document 378,xxx all the way back to Stuttgart. On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 1:30 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The mileage is slightly sketchy on any old w123. > > On Tue, Apr 14, 2020, 9:21 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >

[MBZ] Economics

In regards to comments made by Andrew and Dan about the used car market collapsing, is there anyone here who understands economics to be able to comment on the article I found below? I have heard a quote from Benjamin Anderson who said the Great Depression of the '30s "was great in magnitude and

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

It is all heading toward FireStick for us. We are not Apple people. Maybe Roku or similar product as I agree with Dan that Amazon seems to charge extra for many things. It is possible to do Netflix through the Firestick and many other services. My plan is an LS100 or LS500 epson projector,

Re: [MBZ] I totally need this

Or clean out the horse stalls. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Apr 14, 2020, 11:39 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's a tractor so I could drive it on the road too > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-mercedes-benz-unimog-flu-419/ > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Slightly dodgy CA version 300TD on BAT

The mileage is slightly sketchy on any old w123. On Tue, Apr 14, 2020, 9:21 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seem to be some dispute about the actual mileage. Engine was detailed and > still shiny (Armorall?). Already at $15k and likely to eclipse 20k. Looks

Re: [MBZ] I totally need this

I was high bidder for 12 minutes! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Who TH would pay this kind of money for a 25yo cheep class?

On Tue, April 14, 2020 12:46 pm, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I guess it’s desperate times at BAT. Rok On. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XfmHyG8y-g Who wants an AWD motorcycle? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-rokon-trail-breaker/ ___

Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

Bzzt, wrong. Lots of crack and mental illness with that one. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2020, at 10:26 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Broken turn signal light in the one pic but looks nice > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/247361973075206 > > 1971

Re: [MBZ] Who TH would pay this kind of money for a 25yo cheep class?

I guess it’s desperate times at BAT. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2020, at 10:49 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-mercedes-benz-c220-4/ > > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] sheet metal glue

Looks great - Atta-Boy! On Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 9:07 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > I used a ductwork mastic in both the return and > supply sides.even used mastic under the tape in > the supply and on the joints of adjustable elbows. > > All the pieces in the pics were designed, put > together

Re: [MBZ] underwater on my title loan

SEND TITLE CAR SHAKE AT START -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] I totally need this

You could use it to enforce the beach closing ordinance. On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 11:39 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's a tractor so I could drive it on the road too > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-mercedes-benz-unimog-flu-419/ > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Don’t miss out on this fantastic investment opportunity

I was thinking of replacing our 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 this year. We've got to take 6 weeks of furlough so I figure I'll spend that time repairing rust on the truck instead.It is honestly the best truck I've ever had so keeping it isn't a hardship. -Curt On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, 12:12:28

Re: [MBZ] underwater on my title loan

How can you not have a title yet hold the original purchase papers? On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 11:24 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Need some more fast cash, hit me up > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/215639953212127 > > 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class >

[MBZ] Slightly dodgy CA version 300TD on BAT

Seem to be some dispute about the actual mileage. Engine was detailed and still shiny (Armorall?). Already at $15k and likely to eclipse 20k. Looks great at 20' https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-mercedes-benz-300td-turbo-27/?utm_source=dm_medium=email_campaign=2020-04-14

Re: [MBZ] Don’t miss out on this fantastic investment opportunity

Actually, the guy who does the car purchasing stuff over on Jalopnik, Tom McParland, wrote an interesting article on this yesterday: https://jalopnik.com/used-car-prices-are-likely-coming-down-but-it-may-not-1842837460 -D > On Apr 14, 2020, at 12:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Don’t miss out on this fantastic investment opportunity

Don't be eager to pounce just yet. I read in this morning's paper that the used car market is poised to collapse, sending dealers out of business. On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 10:08 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My loss is YOUR GAIN. > > Rustbucket, though the

Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

When did you take in your Rolls in for a brake job quote, Grant? Which model/year? What else are you keeping from us? On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 1:52 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Last brake job quote I got for a Rolls ran a bit over $8,500 with the > caveat "We won't really know until we

Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

I have no idea but it is a pretty color --FT On 4/14/20 11:52 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: What Randy said. I’m confused by the “S-class” statement. -D On Apr 14, 2020, at 11:50 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Did I miss something? It does not say if it is gas or diesel. That

[MBZ] wow

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-mercedes-benz-560sec-24/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

What Randy said. I’m confused by the “S-class” statement. -D > On Apr 14, 2020, at 11:50 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did I miss something? It does not say if it is gas or diesel. That is a 114 > and not an S class. > > RB > > > On 14/04/2020 10:25 AM, Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] Green 71 S-class

Did I miss something? It does not say if it is gas or diesel. That is a 114 and not an S class. RB On 14/04/2020 10:25 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Broken turn signal light in the one pic but looks nice https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/247361973075206 1971 Mercedes-Benz

[MBZ] Who TH would pay this kind of money for a 25yo cheep class?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-mercedes-benz-c220-4/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] I NEED this one too

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[MBZ] I totally need this

It's a tractor so I could drive it on the road too https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-mercedes-benz-unimog-flu-419/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] Green 71 S-class

Broken turn signal light in the one pic but looks nice https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/247361973075206 1971 Mercedes-Benz S-Class $9,500 Vehicles Listed 20 hours ago in Savannah, GA

[MBZ] underwater on my title loan

Need some more fast cash, hit me up https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/215639953212127 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class $3,000 Vehicles Listed 13 hours ago in Charleston, SC

[MBZ] meth has had a devastating effect

maybe with some crack mixed in https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1582380105243776 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 Sedan 4D $4,500 Vehicles Listed 3 hours ago in Hanahan, SC

[MBZ] 2,000 obo for the Benz blown motor

Crackhead https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1115537918808086 2004 Mercedes-Benz 430 $2,000 Vehicles Listed 16 hours ago in Huger, SC About This Vehicle… Driven

[MBZ] Reduced: 2001 Mercedes S430 - $1300 (Charleston)

https://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/d/johns-island-reduced-2001-mercedes-s430/7094183788.html Huge price drop from $1400 to $1300! (and from $1500 previously) I'd give $300 for it if the trailer is included -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Don’t miss out on this fantastic investment opportunity

My loss is YOUR GAIN. Rustbucket, though the interior is nice.  $600 it would be a good beater to drive until it falls apart. --FT On 4/13/20 9:28 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2615178115436692/ Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

Voice search on Fire Stick is quite effective. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Curt Raymond via Mercedes > Sent: Monday, April 13, 2020 11:14 AM > To: Okie Benz > Cc: Curt Raymond > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a