Re: [MBZ] More jackstand overkill ...

2023-09-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 20 Sep 2023 03:54:48 + MB list etc via Mercedes wrote: > On Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 at 9:58 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Don't forget to hit the bleeder screw with a hammer as if it were a > > nail. > > Helps jar things loose, but just thump it once, don't beat it

Re: [MBZ] More jackstand overkill ...

2023-09-19 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
IIRC, heat also helps loosen rusted threads, though I guess the Kroil will burn off now if you hit it with a torch. Could make a mess of things. If it comes to it, if it breaks off, drill it out and use an "EZ-out" (or whatever they call those things) to get it out and replace it with a new

Re: [MBZ] I have no idea what is wrong with it does not run. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class $1000

2023-09-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Doesn't run or won't start? Starts and dies? On Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 11:15 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > E500 not slammed. Would be worth a look if closer > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5890187987747547/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > --FT > Sent from

[MBZ] Silver CA version 300CD on BAT

2023-09-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Unbridled enthusiasm trumps reason. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-mercedes-benz-300cd-turbo-36/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 910mi estate R129

2023-09-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not being roadworthy doesn't strike me as a very compelling selling point. On Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 7:47 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Having sat for so long disused it will need a lot of parts and sorting to > resurrect it to being reliably usable. Time and

[MBZ] I have no idea what is wrong with it does not run. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class $1000

2023-09-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
E500 not slammed. Would be worth a look if closer https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5890187987747547/?mibextid=6ojiHh --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E - 107k miles - $15,300

2023-09-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Seller must be desperate. The showroom rental is costing thousands. On Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 3:08 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You would think there might be some decent pics of it other than those > cropped artsy things > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On

Re: [MBZ] Have tit but it was washed and in pieces. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 500 4MATIC Sedan 4D $500

2023-09-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Could be a scam. On Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 7:39 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Very nice car ,was scratched up on the bottom trim while on a trailer. > The car sits low due to the air Suspension. Must have the new key > programmed. Have tit but it was washed

Re: [MBZ] More jackstand overkill ...

2023-09-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Strong work. On Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 9:39 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > I have been working on the 300SD this afternoon and now have all four > corners up on jackstands and all four tires removed. My intent was to > access all four brake calipers and blow the brake fluid out of the brake >

Re: [MBZ] More jackstand overkill ...

2023-09-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Don't forget to hit the bleeder screw with a hammer as if it were a nail. Helps jar things loose, but just thump it once, don't beat it into something non bleeder shaped. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] I WILL NOT DEAL WITH STUPIDITY. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · Sport $2200

2023-09-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
E430 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/653328843228950/?mibextid=6ojiHh --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 12GL450 v 09GL350CDI

2023-09-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I have an opportunity to get a 2009 GL350CDI for $5k. Has been gone through and a lot of engine stuff and major electronics changed out. 180kmi if I recall. Black/black reasonably specced and in good condition. Tow hitch. Needs a transfer case chain which is a fairly simple inexpensive repair. 

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://youtu.be/-k-YmrvWK18 Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 19, 2023 7:37 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rickkno...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] R/E List https://youtu.be/zEmfsmasjVA Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 19,

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://youtu.be/zEmfsmasjVA Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 19, 2023 6:33 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] R/E List E’s not dead yet! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 19, 2023, at 6:03 PM, dan

[MBZ] Have tit but it was washed and in pieces. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 500 4MATIC Sedan 4D $500

2023-09-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Very nice car ,was scratched up on the bottom trim while on a trailer. The car sits low due to the air Suspension. Must have the new key programmed. Have tit but it was washed and in pieces. Need to sell fast . No reasonable offer will be turned down . See less

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
E’s not dead yet! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 19, 2023, at 6:03 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’ve met enough people on this list to have been confirmed as a live human > being (at least until recently!) > > -D > >> On Sep 19, 2023, at 5:42 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
We could get as many of them running for her and then just line them up for her to (destroy) drive. -D > On Sep 19, 2023, at 7:28 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m certain we will all swoop in and help the Queen assess and catalog what > exactly is there. We will then straighten

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I’m certain we will all swoop in and help the Queen assess and catalog what exactly is there. We will then straighten things up a bit, have her bake a crap ton of estate auction whoopies, advertise the crap out of it, and then have a three day auction the likes of which Oklahoma has not seen.

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Tue, Sep 19, 2023, at 17:25, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > When I pass, who is going to assist my spouse or kids with my vast > empire of vehicles and parts? Probably the local scrap metal dealer? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
What? To pour the gasoline, or light the match? -D > On Sep 19, 2023, at 6:25 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > When I pass, who is going to assist my spouse or kids with my vast empire of > vehicles and parts? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 19, 2023, at 5:18 PM, Bob

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
When I pass, who is going to assist my spouse or kids with my vast empire of vehicles and parts? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2023, at 5:18 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well, if you have passed, I’d like to have dibs on your Flagstaff home. Of > course, Stu may have some

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Well, if you have passed, I’d like to have dibs on your Flagstaff home. Of course, Stu may have some to say about that. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2023, at 3:03 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’ve met enough people on this list to have been confirmed as a live

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yea I’m not so sure. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2023, at 5:02 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’ve met enough people on this list to have been confirmed as a live human > being (at least until recently!) > > -D > >> On Sep 19, 2023, at 5:42 PM, Randy Bennell via

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I’ve met enough people on this list to have been confirmed as a live human being (at least until recently!) -D > On Sep 19, 2023, at 5:42 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 19/09/2023 3:56 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> Seems that Kevin Kenner posted a message that I

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 19/09/2023 3:56 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Seems that Kevin Kenner posted a message that I was no longer among the living, i.e., that I had passed to another plane. Nothing more, no commentary or details. Funny and weird reading about your demise. -D Well, you know, it is

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Seems that Kevin Kenner posted a message that I was no longer among the living, i.e., that I had passed to another plane. Nothing more, no commentary or details. Funny and weird reading about your demise. -D > On Sep 19, 2023, at 4:44 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > That list

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
That list still exists? What's the question? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 19, 2023 2:02 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] R/E List Is anyone here still on the Ritter/Hitler list? I’ve got a question about

Re: [MBZ] If I Were in the Market for a W210 Wagon...

2023-09-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Agreed. And it has 160k on the clock, so a modicum of wear and tear present shouldn’t be a deal breaker. -D > On Sep 19, 2023, at 4:27 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > > Boring colors but that could be overlooked if the rest of the car is as nice > as it appears. > > > On Tue, Sep 19, 2023, at

Re: [MBZ] If I Were in the Market for a W210 Wagon...

2023-09-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Boring colors but that could be overlooked if the rest of the car is as nice as it appears. On Tue, Sep 19, 2023, at 14:30, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Tough to tell. I understand why you ask, as it does appear lighter than > the surrounding panels, but silver is a real pig of a color

Re: [MBZ] If I Were in the Market for a W210 Wagon...

2023-09-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Tough to tell. I understand why you ask, as it does appear lighter than the surrounding panels, but silver is a real pig of a color to get good photographs. The ask is a bit optimistic, but I could see maybe $4k-$4500 if it checks out. -D > On Sep 19, 2023, at 3:22 PM, Randy Bennell via

Re: [MBZ] If I Were in the Market for a W210 Wagon...

2023-09-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Do you think the RF door has been painted? Randy On 19/09/2023 2:13 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: …I would buy this after some negotiation: [00G0G_eBhS4ShFjVe_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg] 2000

[MBZ] If I Were in the Market for a W210 Wagon...

2023-09-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
…I would buy this after some negotiation: [00G0G_eBhS4ShFjVe_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg] 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 wagon for sale - Fort Myers, FL -

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E - 107k miles - $15,300

2023-09-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You would think there might be some decent pics of it other than those cropped artsy things --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 19, 2023, at 2:42 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Are these that rare? Seems like quite an ask, in addition to fairly boring > color scheme. > >

[MBZ] R/E List

2023-09-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Is anyone here still on the Ritter/Hitler list? I’ve got a question about something and I don’t want to pop my head up. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E - 107k miles - $15,300

2023-09-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
No. It would have to be really special to command that sort of price. -D > On Sep 19, 2023, at 2:42 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Are these that rare? Seems like quite an ask, in addition to fairly boring > color scheme. > >

[MBZ] 1993 400E - 107k miles - $15,300

2023-09-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Are these that rare? Seems like quite an ask, in addition to fairly boring color scheme. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/buffalo-grove-mercedes-400e-v8/7667647206.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Ford Gazelle kit car - $7,500

2023-09-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
If you remove the silly bits, then it looks a lot like an  old British sports car which is desirable to some folks but expensive to acquire these days and expensive to maintain. Randy On 19/09/2023 11:54 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I never understood them, either, at least not

Re: [MBZ] Ford Gazelle kit car - $7,500

2023-09-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I never understood them, either, at least not these pre-WWII abominations. -D > On Sep 19, 2023, at 9:47 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > At least it's a manual. > > I don't really get the appeal of these. Do they actually get titled as a 1929 > MY? > >

Re: [MBZ] Ford Gazelle kit car - $7,500

2023-09-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Agreed. Kit cars trying too hard will always end up looking stupid. -Curt On Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11:45:48 AM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 19/09/2023 10:02 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Listing for father in law. It’s a geezer thing. It’s probably

Re: [MBZ] Ford Gazelle kit car - $7,500

2023-09-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 19/09/2023 10:02 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Listing for father in law. It’s a geezer thing. It’s probably titled as whatever the chassis donor vehicle is --FT Sent from iFōn On Sep 19, 2023, at 9:46 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: At least it's a manual. I don't

Re: [MBZ] Ford Gazelle kit car - $7,500

2023-09-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Listing for father in law. It’s a geezer thing. It’s probably titled as whatever the chassis donor vehicle is --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 19, 2023, at 9:46 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > At least it's a manual. > > I don't really get the appeal of these. Do they actually get

Re: [MBZ] PC

2023-09-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Lotsa RAM, again only a 4 core processor but its quick. Probably fine for us normal folks. I see an i9 upgrade is available with up to 18 processor cores. Mere $1200... -Curt On Monday, September 18, 2023 at 09:06:43 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Ok got ya; I have seen

[MBZ] Looks clean, needs PS pump -- 2003 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 500 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 500

2023-09-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Good winter ride with minimal fixes https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/621412456822467 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Ford Gazelle kit car - $7,500

2023-09-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
At least it's a manual. I don't really get the appeal of these. Do they actually get titled as a 1929 MY? https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/evansville-1929-mercedes-roadster/7667589877.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 910mi estate R129

2023-09-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Having sat for so long disused it will need a lot of parts and sorting to resurrect it to being reliably usable. Time and dineros but doable. At which point it might be worth??? given being essentially “new” but 30yo or whatever. Or just leave it as-is and call it a survivor, like a museum

Re: [MBZ] Good deal?

2023-09-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Depends on the hours. -D Sent from my iPad > On Sep 18, 2023, at 11:15 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Totally if you have natgas > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Sep 18, 2023, at 11:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>