Re: [MBZ] 2006 E350 - 55k Miles - $8,850

2023-01-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah it probably does have the bad balance shaft. I bet someone would will pay for it then at some time it will start having problems --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 8, 2023, at 10:46 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dang, looks nice and hardly driven. Too bad it's probably got (or

[MBZ] 2006 E350 - 55k Miles - $8,850

2023-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Dang, looks nice and hardly driven. Too bad it's probably got (or will have) a bad engine. https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/new-lenox-2006-mercedes-benz-e350-55k/7576383861.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I'm not sure what this thing is but I think I need it -- Vaughn flex tread tractor, $1, 200

2023-01-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
looks like a real addition to your collection-esp when you open your museum. On Sun, Jan 8, 2023, 12:36 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/539250154902500 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] If u don't like it don't buy it --- 1983 300D $1,200

2023-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If it runs then $400 is a fair price for the engine after it has been removed. On Sun, Jan 8, 2023 at 6:30 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oke…. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jan 8, 2023, at 4:35 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] If u don't like it don't buy it --- 1983 300D $1,200

2023-01-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Oke…. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 8, 2023, at 4:35 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Holy crack. > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/939721630275368/ > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

[MBZ] OT Bill Clifton

2023-01-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Bill Clifton is the father of a friend. He would have the old time bluegrass musicians visit their house, my friend grew up with Bill Monroe and other famous musicians (e.g., Carter family) playing in their living room and on the porch of their house in (W?) Virginia. He moved the family to

Re: [MBZ] Monarch 10EE lathe

2023-01-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I work like 5 miles from Chicago. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 8, 2023 3:38 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: dsereta...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Monarch 10EE lathe Wow thank you! Unfortunately, I can’t inspect it in person as it’s in

Re: [MBZ] Monarch 10EE lathe

2023-01-08 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yes, Jaime is using a VFD to power a 3 phase air compressor in his garage. Looks like I’ll probably go that route. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 8, 2023, at 5:00 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Sun, Jan 8, 2023, at 16:37, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: >> Wow thank you!

Re: [MBZ] Building a car port?

2023-01-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I’m thinking about 18-20’ deep (about 2 of the panels overlapping a little) by however wide I have enough panels for. How far apart do you think each upright should be? Get 2 cars between each one? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 8, 2023, at 3:24 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Monarch 10EE lathe

2023-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Sun, Jan 8, 2023, at 16:37, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > Wow thank you! Unfortunately, I can’t inspect it in person as it’s in > Chicago. I’m buying it as a bundle package with an English wheel that I > want so I can only go by what the seller tells me, the history of the > lathe

Re: [MBZ] Monarch 10EE lathe

2023-01-08 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Wow thank you! Unfortunately, I can’t inspect it in person as it’s in Chicago. I’m buying it as a bundle package with an English wheel that I want so I can only go by what the seller tells me, the history of the lathe and photos! Another issue is that it’s a 3 phase machine so I have to figure

[MBZ] Why does it have to be so difficult?

2023-01-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I need to put a wheel speed sensor on this S550. It has nice AMG wheels. I go to take off the RF, get my impact driver and the standard 17mm socket. Nope. This thing has “flower head” lug bolts with chrome caps and a standard socket won’t fit. Of course the lug wrench is missing. Amazon to the

[MBZ] If u don't like it don't buy it --- 1983 300D $1,200

2023-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Holy crack. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/939721630275368/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Monarch 10EE lathe

2023-01-08 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Thank you. I’ll look it over. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 8, 2023, at 10:28 AM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't know anything about it, but I did find a link to the manual for it: > http://me.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Monarch-10EE-Lathe-Manual.pdf > > >> On Sat, Jan

Re: [MBZ] Building a car port?

2023-01-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I would dig out a few holes, get some tubes maybe 6-8” diameter, sink them down a coupla feet every 4ft, level the tops, fill with concrete then put some metal brackets on top that you can bolt some treated 4x4s to. These will be your uprights then you can frame out the sides and roof on top.

Re: [MBZ] Building a car port?

2023-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I agree you can do it yourself but it would be helpful if you had someone with pole construction and framing experience to get you started. Otherwise read up on it and watch some videos. I built a basic ranch-style house almost single-handedly after a guy with framing experience got me

Re: [MBZ] Building a car port?

2023-01-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 8 Jan 2023 13:54:01 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Does this sound like a project a guy with little wood working > experience but much car mechanic experience could do, or shall > I search for a handy man to do it for me? I think you could do it yourself, but do you want to

[MBZ] Building a car port?

2023-01-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have acquired around what I would guess to be 30 sheets of that metal paneling that is used for metal buildings and such (for free). I also acquired a bunch of that corrugated metal used on barns and such. I think im going to use that to fix some leaking panels on the barn, and use it on the

Re: [MBZ] Monarch 10EE lathe

2023-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Sun, Jan 8, 2023, at 00:52, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > Anyone know anything about these? Seems like they are well regarded. > Considering getting one. It’s a 1939 vintage, has updated electrics, > whatever that means. Based on glancing through the manual that Don posted,

Re: [MBZ] Monarch 10EE lathe

2023-01-08 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The full manual that Don posted the link for is refreshingly exact and complete. Very typical for how things were done back when the lathe was new. Worked well then, still works well... Suggest you print and save for future ownership and use. Well done Don ! On Sun, Jan 8, 2023 at 10:47 AM G Mann

Re: [MBZ] Monarch 10EE lathe

2023-01-08 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I suggest you do a complete inspection of the lathe which gives careful attention to the following items: 1. Condition of the bed ways. Look for wear points, damage from a crash [most common in the area under the chuck] but it could be anywhere along the bed travel of the center rest, or the tail

Re: [MBZ] This is nice -- 2006 Mercedes-Benz s-class model S350, $4, 500

2023-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What's not to like? Biodegradable wiring harness? Rust? On Sun, Jan 8, 2023, 12:22 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don't think I've ever seen a 350 W220 > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/546454310747850 > > -- > --FT >

[MBZ] I'm not sure what this thing is but I think I need it -- Vaughn flex tread tractor, $1, 200

2023-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/539250154902500 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Selling parts only off this 1969 280se .

2023-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This car actually looks pretty nice, can't really see any body rot or damage https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/709851537318747 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Looks pretty nice, tow hitch GL450-- 2010 Mercedes-Benz gl-class, $8, 200

2023-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
179kmi in 12yr, this thing did not sit still but it looks to be in very good condition 150A - IMITATION LEATHER 154A - IMITATION LEATHER - BROWN https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1772997373073966 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] This is nice -- 2006 Mercedes-Benz s-class model S350, $4, 500

2023-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I don't think I've ever seen a 350 W220 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/546454310747850 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Driver window not working and ac needs a charge. 2003 Mercedes E320 runs great low miles - $2, 350 (Celebration)

2023-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This could be a good deal odometer: *116000* title status: *rebuilt* https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/kissimmee-2003-mercedes-e320-runs-great/7576064870.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] Muffler delete 1997 Mercedes E320 - $10,000 (Alachua, FL)

2023-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Selling because I want a manual transmission vehicle. https://gainesville.craigslist.org/cto/d/alachua-1997-mercedes-e320/7576023750.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] 1994 Mercedes SL 500 Convertable - $950 (Florahome)

2023-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Good for parts, maybe could get it running https://gainesville.craigslist.org/cto/d/florahome-1994-mercedes-sl-500/7576206374.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Monarch 10EE lathe

2023-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
A few years ago I looked at an old South Bend lathe.  These were a standard back when and very well built but I read that you have to check the bearings on them to make sure they aren't worn out with a lot of play.  i suppose the same cautions would apply to any piece of machinery several

Re: [MBZ] Monarch 10EE lathe

2023-01-08 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I don't know anything about it, but I did find a link to the manual for it: http://me.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Monarch-10EE-Lathe-Manual.pdf On Sat, Jan 7, 2023 at 11:52 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anyone know anything about these? Seems