Re: [MBZ] Gazelle - Ford platform - $15,000

2021-08-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The stance is all wrong, the tires are too wide and too low ... That era car had much taller tires and thinner profile. Fenders were more narrow also, which gave the cars a period correct sporty look. This fiberglass poser car looks like a fat man in a speedo. On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 9:15 PM M.

Re: [MBZ] OT: old bimmer 5-speed 733i

2021-08-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I used to own a '79 528i; when it was running, it was wicked fast and great fun.  Also had a five speed. This looks like it has the same engine family straight six, just bigger, but it's also hauling around a heavier body.  Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 9, 2021 12:57:23 PM Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] Gazelle - Ford platform - $15,000

2021-08-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Tyres are OK, it's the track that's too wide. On Sun, Aug 8, 2021 at 9:11 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Whenever I see these I think the tires are much too wide. I guess it makes > for better handling and safety but just looks wrong. Tires in 1929 were > much

Re: [MBZ] My price is firm, no trades please - 1986 560SL - $5,500

2021-08-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
My price is firm, because I've heard that rust is not cheap. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ghia notes

2021-08-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Seafoam was invented to solve a particular problem in the boating industry. Outboard motors are a seasonal use device. Spring, summer, early fall, they get used, then comes winter and they are stored [stored means everything from left on the boat in the water to brought inside and kept dry]. All

Re: [MBZ] So You Want a V12?

2021-08-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Oh man yer killin me here. Go look at it for me! Should be able to get sorted with the fancy computer --Fat Sent from iPhone > On Aug 9, 2021, at 8:53 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Here’s one that’s newer than the Jag coupe: > >

Re: [MBZ] My price is firm, no trades please - 1986 560SL - $5,500

2021-08-09 Thread Clay via Mercedes
That tool kit tells the tale. This thing has been underwater. clay “I think it’s time we stopped our cringing embarrassment about our history, about our traditions, and about our culture, and we stop this general bout of self-recrimination and wetness.” B. Johnson 01/09/2020 > On Aug 9,

[MBZ] So You Want a V12?

2021-08-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Here’s one that’s newer than the Jag coupe: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/largo-2002-mercedes-s600-v12/7363278936.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ghia notes

2021-08-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've had really good luck with Seafoam loosening stuck needles in carbs. It's also an excellent fuel stabilizer. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 12:47 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I do have Techron in the tank now... but at the recommended dilution. I

Re: [MBZ] Well I’m booked to NYC

2021-08-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
For my weekend I’m thinking about moving to the Hilton that is close to the WTC/ground zero area. Got to thinking, how expensive and how would it take to take a cab/Uber from here to the dealership in the Bay Ridge area? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 9, 2021, at 6:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote:

[MBZ] Well I’m booked to NYC

2021-08-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Which turned into the kid also wanting to go. So I had to pay for 2 tickets out of pocket. This also has turned into me staying until Monday so I can enjoy some sight seeing over the weekend. Since I had to buy tickets for the wife and kid I went the cheapest route possible, which in this case

Re: [MBZ] OT Geechee Man DaMayor -- 1983 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe 2D, $2, 880

2021-08-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I'll take bets the starter is burned up from cranking on that big cat trying to "make it purrr" and it didn't. The facts: 1983 car. Driven 15,000 miles. That comes to 384.7 miles per year of "driving". Big cat don't like to purr much. 1983 = Lucas, the prince of darkness meow... his...

Re: [MBZ] OT Geechee Man DaMayor -- 1983 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe 2D, $2, 880

2021-08-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah man but pop that starter in and away I’d go! Listening to that V12 cat purring... --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 9, 2021, at 11:41 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Answer: Nothing more could possibly go wrong. From the badge on the front > to the taillights, it presents the

Re: [MBZ] looks very nice -- 1991 Mercedes Benz 350 SDL - $7, 200 (Raleigh)

2021-08-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That was my thought as well --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 9, 2021, at 12:49 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Rodbender? Though I guess if it's gone 257k miles and not using oil then > it's probably a good one. > > Allan > >> On Mon, Aug 9, 2021, at 10:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via

[MBZ] My price is firm, no trades please - 1986 560SL - $5,500

2021-08-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Seen better days https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-1986-mercedes-560sl/7363059362.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Travel trailers

2021-08-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Interesting. We had a realtor friend suggest we buy an RV of some sort (this was before he knew I have been renting for 8 years) and live in it until the market crashes, then buy a home where you want to retire. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 9, 2021, at 9:29 AM, Kevin Kraly via

[MBZ] OT: old bimmer 5-speed 733i

2021-08-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Seems to be euro-import (kmh speedo). https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-1981-bmw-733i-speed-manual/7363171401.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] looks very nice -- 1991 Mercedes Benz 350 SDL - $7, 200 (Raleigh)

2021-08-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Rodbender? Though I guess if it's gone 257k miles and not using oil then it's probably a good one. Allan On Mon, Aug 9, 2021, at 10:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/raleigh-1991-mercedes-benz-350-sdl/7362734675.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ghia notes

2021-08-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I do have Techron in the tank now... but at the recommended dilution. I suppose a high strength shot won't really hurt anything as a one-time attempt. Leno keeps raving about Seafoam also. Might try that. Allan On Mon, Aug 9, 2021, at 8:30 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Remember how we

Re: [MBZ] One Allen Missed

2021-08-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yeah I don't look at dealer ads. Allan On Mon, Aug 9, 2021, at 7:58 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ctd/d/cincinnati-1983-mercedes-benz-300-cd-rwd/7359327560.html > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Mercedes E320 CDI Diesel - $7,900 (Bluffton, SC)

2021-08-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Very stylish. If it had a backup camera I would have bought one of these (claret). On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 10:42 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 164kmi but looks really nice > > >

Re: [MBZ] Brand new 22 inch wheels and rims

2021-08-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's on layaway. On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 10:17 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Fauxbach... it has the same effect for me as watching a fat woman in a > string bikini. > Bad choice, flaccid response. > > On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 4:48 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Travel trailers

2021-08-09 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Since it has been sitting for so long, the blower motor could also be seized. Could the compressor be locked up as well? For our move across country, we’re buying my nephew’s motorhome, a 2004 Itasca Suncruiser 37B. It will also be our home while our old house sells and until the new NC house

Re: [MBZ] 2010 ML350 Bluetec - 135k miles - $7,500

2021-08-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Borrow the car take it to a dealer for a diagnostic. Worth the 150. On Mon, Aug 9, 2021, 7:50 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That seems low. Very similar to the 2011 we bought a few years back. > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Aug 8, 2021, at 10:20 PM, Allan

Re: [MBZ] OT Geechee Man DaMayor -- 1983 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe 2D, $2, 880

2021-08-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Answer: Nothing more could possibly go wrong. From the badge on the front to the taillights, it presents the perfect package of mechanical wrongness, in self renewable form. On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 7:36 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > What could possibly go

[MBZ] looks very nice -- 1991 Mercedes Benz 350 SDL - $7, 200 (Raleigh)

2021-08-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/raleigh-1991-mercedes-benz-350-sdl/7362734675.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Not sure if its blue or purple, we call it blurple 2003 Mercedez ML350 - $2, 500 (Southport)

2021-08-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
284kmi but looks decent, price a little high maybe https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/southport-2003-mercedez-ml350/7362931202.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] 2005 Mercedes E320 CDI Diesel - $7,900 (Bluffton, SC)

2021-08-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
164kmi but looks really nice https://hiltonhead.craigslist.org/cto/d/okatie-2005-mercedes-e320-cdi-diesel/7362961354.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] OT Geechee Man DaMayor -- 1983 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe 2D, $2, 880

2021-08-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
What could possibly go wrong? Seller's Description Not running ! Needs a starter replace (i have a brand new starter that would come with) Everything’s original! Still has original v12 engine ! Just don’t have the time for it Title in hand

Re: [MBZ] Brand new 22 inch wheels and rims

2021-08-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Fauxbach... it has the same effect for me as watching a fat woman in a string bikini. Bad choice, flaccid response. On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 4:48 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybach look. On the cheap. And poorly done. > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Aug 8,

Re: [MBZ] One Allen Missed

2021-08-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
For $18k I want a straight hood star Sent from my iPad > On Aug 9, 2021, at 7:59 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ctd/d/cincinnati-1983-mercedes-benz-300-cd-rwd/7359327560.html > > -D > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Travel trailers

2021-08-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
No he bought it used, and I see every manual in there but that one for the actual trailer Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 9, 2021, at 1:08 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > IIRC, in the original post you said your dad bought the trailer new and > never used it? They came with an "owners

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ghia notes

2021-08-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Remember how we used to put the fuel supply and return hoses in a can of diesel purge and idle our OM617s until the DP was gone? You might set up to to run on a mix of ethanol free gas and Techron that way, or just dump a bottle in the tank with a couple gallons of gas and go for a drive.

[MBZ] It’s dead Jim — 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 320CDI $3000

2021-08-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Car has some electrical problems that’s what I believe wipers , adjustable motor sits, gas gauge ,front and tail light stop working we drove the car for 3 months and then motor stop working I have no time to go and fix the suv if you see it on internet that mean still for sale it has brand new

[MBZ] One Allen Missed

2021-08-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ctd/d/cincinnati-1983-mercedes-benz-300-cd-rwd/7359327560.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] Gazelle - Ford platform - $15,000

2021-08-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That one looks much better executed than others I have seen listed FS but not $15k worth. I wonder if beige was the only color in 1929 Sent from my iPad > On Aug 8, 2021, at 10:11 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Whenever I see these I think the tires are much too wide. I guess it

Re: [MBZ] 2010 ML350 Bluetec - 135k miles - $7,500

2021-08-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That seems low. Very similar to the 2011 we bought a few years back. Sent from my iPad > On Aug 8, 2021, at 10:20 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Black over black -- but might be a reasonable deal? > >

Re: [MBZ] Brand new 22 inch wheels and rims

2021-08-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Maybach look. On the cheap. And poorly done. Sent from my iPad > On Aug 8, 2021, at 10:25 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Never seen a wrap of just half of the car... > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/decatur-2007-mercedes-benz/7362924364.html > > Allan >

Re: [MBZ] Travel trailers

2021-08-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
IIRC, in the original post you said your dad bought the trailer new and never used it? They came with an "owners manual" so if that is tucked in a drawer somewhere, it should give you all the skinny on power requirements. I have a 5th wheel, same setup, roof air, and it takes 220v but pulls 110