[MBZ] Wiltons ride to get away from panhandlers

2014-11-11 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvVPkTfTDZQ ___ 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 All posts are

[MBZ] U124

2014-11-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Keep in mind this car is in Tassie, which is not like the rest of Oz. http://s247.photobucket.com/user/eri77_/media/IMG_9286_zps0d060ae0.jpg.html Hendrik who has a dual cab ute but alas it ain't a Merc ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Is it dead?

2014-10-15 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
There is a faint pulse but it may be time to call for the Priest. Hendrik who has been self moderating On 16/10/14 09:34, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I think Gary is. Sent from my iPad On Oct 15, 2014, at 6:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Source for Bumper Cover

2014-10-10 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
for a discount. This would be handy for items that can be put in post boxes. Hendrik who has sold a few bits on ebay On 11/10/14 06:06, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 10 Oct 2014 14:03:16 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: That's no doubt due to the shipping really costing

[MBZ] One for the greasers without heart conditions

2014-10-07 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
and thus didn't ask for approval but did put a warning on there not to watch Hendrik who watched it and was shockedthat they put that crap into a finely engineered machine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] [ADMIN] - Politics

2014-09-18 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
people out there that think every Muslim is out to create mayhem. Nazi Germany is a good example of how people can be brainwashed into believing that a particular group of people are bad and need to be gotten rid of. Hendrik who lives in a crazy world full of crazy people and has his bags packed

Re: [MBZ] [ADMIN] - Alien Politics

2014-09-18 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
invisible to cameras. Hendrik who has his phone charged and ready to take pics On 19/09/14 10:38, G Mann wrote: Hendrik who lives in a crazy world full of crazy people and has his bags packed, in case some aliens come along to take me to a better planet Hendrik, did you ever notice that alien space

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: GRILLE badges

2014-09-18 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
are not available up here, not sure about Euroland but I do know of a Aussie fella who got a mate in the US to organize some awards for his Oz Mercs, not sure how he got away with it as the VIN is generally different to the US style VIN? Hendrik who has no bling on the grille but is due his

Re: [MBZ] Fw: CARbine Digest, Vol 106, Issue 71

2014-09-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
It's a semi-automatic rifle, if you put a shorter barrel in it, it's still an automatic rifle in carbine configuration. Technically to be an assault rifle it would need to have selective fire control. Hendrik who has been reading wikipedia On 17/09/14 14:46, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT but food for thought

2014-09-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
. Hendrik who sometimes mixes fact with fiction On 18/09/14 07:06, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Curt, I've asked several Iraqis point blank: did America do the right thing? The answer they gave me is Yes!. The Iraqis didn't throw us out, Barack Hussein Obama made it a campaign pledge to pull

Re: [MBZ] [ADMIN] - Politics

2014-09-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
. Pitting the pawns against one another to keep the King safe. Hendrik who will ask a Merc question in a minute On 18/09/14 10:51, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: What subject? I have not been Paying attention. Do I need to get the pooferator out? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 17, 2014

Re: [MBZ] We interrupt your politics to talk about: A car!

2014-09-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Not really worth an ATTABOY as someone else did the work. Hendrik who is just so mean On 18/09/14 10:55, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Today I picked up the 560 SEL from the shop. $1500 got it a used replacement transmission and the rear wheel bearing tightened. It drives like it ought

Re: [MBZ] We interrupt your politics to talk about: A cars air con

2014-09-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
sensor on the compressor but it's within spec. Anyone have any clues or BTDT? Hendrik who would like AC soon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] We interrupt your politics to talk about: A car!

2014-09-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
be Daimler and Benz. Hendrik who is falling behind in the ATTABOY awards rankings On 18/09/14 11:08, Jim Cathey wrote: Not really worth an ATTABOY as someone else did the work. But _I_ test-drove it! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] We interrupt your politics to talk about: A cars air con

2014-09-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Well if I had pressure gauges, speaking of which did you know that fuel pressure gauges can be used to check transmission pressures? Anyway what I meant to say that there is refrigerant in the system and it was 'topped up' before last summer. Hendrik who is under pressure On 18/09/14 11:11

Re: [MBZ] We interrupt your politics to talk about: A car!

2014-09-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Don't know perhaps he'll buy a 500SE and call it the carbine version? Hendrik who could not resist that crappy attempt at humour On 18/09/14 11:08, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Orginal Message From: Jim Cathey via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 8:25 PM To: mercedes

Re: [MBZ] What abut this?

2014-09-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
What about it? It's a beige six cylinder W108 with carbies and possible issues after sitting for 8 years. Cheap enough I suppose? Hendrik who used to own a beige 123 with a carby On 18/09/14 11:20, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1969 Mercedes Benz 280 S http://salina.craigslist.org

Re: [MBZ] OT but food for thought

2014-09-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
it was a few minutes ago? Can you go back by right clicking a page and selecting back? Haven't used foxy in a while as it became too bloated, chrome has spat a dummy after an upgrade so i am using chromium at the moment. Hendrik who gets frustrated with all this high tech stuff sometimes On 18/09/14 11:36

Re: [MBZ] What abut this?

2014-09-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
. Not sure how well it would go in modern traffic and it will want to have a big drink at the servo every now and then but if it is a bit of a project/weekend cruiser, then yeah. Really depends what you want in the way of the 108/9, this one may fly under the radar as it is not a V8 or a 109. Hendrik

Re: [MBZ] What abut this?

2014-09-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
it option to drop it low. Hendrik who would like a lime green 108 http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=isource=imagescd=cad=rjauact=8docid=6mC7H9hyOv2y8Mtbnid=a9OcL-thSZtUBM:ved=0CAgQjRw4Sgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fredseahome.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fsaudi-car-show.htmlei=wk4aVO_tGYH48QWLs4LoAQpsig

Re: [MBZ] Carbine Digest, Vol 106, Issue 71

2014-09-16 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
. Or pull the trigger in a moment of depression. http://www.news.com.au/national/lockhart-shooting-wagga-wagga-community-reeling-after-hunt-family-tragedy/story-fncynjr2-1227053811861 Hendrik who is going for an job interview this morning On 17/09/14 03:05, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT Re: Subject: Re: N assaulting

2014-09-16 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
was not doing a hell of a lot of storming anything and it was mainly used in defence. Sure it's more of a nickname than an actual military term, I don't think any army in the world calls their weapons 'assault rifle' in official lingo.who lives in a civilized country Hendrik who lives

[MBZ] OT more ebay crazies

2014-09-16 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Further in the series of whacky things on ebay I present this gem http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Barn-Find-amongst-Vincent-Brough-Superior-Norton-BSA-etc-/321525047161 I suppose now that ebay lets you list stuff for free we will see more of this sort of thing. Hendrik who has some real stuff

Re: [MBZ] Carbine Digest, Vol 106, Issue 71 OT no Merc content whatsoever

2014-09-16 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
close to zero messages, cause people take the safe route and not ask, for fear of offending someone. Hendrik who is dribbling again On 17/09/14 11:47, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: I guess I should be more specific more permissive. I would like to stop what you call political tripe

Re: [MBZ] Daimler basics

2014-09-16 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
to be fed. Hendrik who has a few complex system in the Merc but relatively simple to fix On 17/09/14 12:00, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: From: dseretakis--- via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 9:15 PM To: Gary Hurst; Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: dsereta...@yahoo.com Subject

Re: [MBZ] Shotgun

2014-09-15 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Ahhmnh. have nothing to contribute to this discussion but for the first time in many months a message I posted to the list actually showed up in my MBZ folder, did someone somewhere push some buttons? Perhaps it was a once of fluke? Hendrik who battled the evil telcos today and thinks he won

Re: [MBZ] Proving that CL MB sellers aren't the ONLY ones on crack...

2014-09-14 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Perhaps if someone is looking to create a wreck on their railroad? However this beats it, I think http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=181520747247 Hendrik who should auction off his old receipts instead of throwing them out On 15/09/14 11:04, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Here is another one

2014-09-09 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
one would be better value but generally like most ads, you only hear half the story. Hendrik who has no racoons On 10/09/14 13:06, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: There's at least $5k worth of work needed just to make it safe to drive, including reassembling the dash but not repainting

Re: [MBZ] nitrogen Jackpot!

2014-09-09 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
I would say that for a car on a public road N is a waste of money. They use it a lot in motorsports where a psi or two can make a difference to handling and the tires get pretty hot. Hendrik who has standard air in the round rubber things On 10/09/14 01:55, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: I have

Re: [MBZ] OT: The secret revealed

2014-09-09 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
-Ram-Runner-2.jpg http://www.carautoportal.com/car-images/dodge/dodge-ram/dodge-ram-new.jpg Hendrik who has no spoilers and don't need em On 09/09/14 00:27, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: That chin spoiler is supposed to improve your mileage by preventing air from going under the truck

Re: [MBZ] This worth anywhere near the listed price?

2014-09-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
junk pile. Hendrik who has a secret lust for V8 108/9s On 09/09/14 08:55, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I have never had one of these that was not a parts car and have always wanted one. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2014, at 6:23 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Six big

Re: [MBZ] This worth anywhere near the listed price?

2014-09-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
It seems in the last couple of years the market has really picked up for these, over here there are some crazy prices being asked for them, especially the coupes. AU$20k for a good 3.5 sedan is not unheard of. Hendrik who couldn't afford a 20k 108/9 On 09/09/14 09:15, Meade Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] This worth anywhere near the listed price?

2014-09-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
with a modern Diesel engine would be cool or even convert it to a hybrid. There is a fella on the OzBenz forum who is toying with the idea of converting a CLK to hybrid, the upshot is pretty much that it will never pay for itself. Hendrik whose TE gets relatively poor mileage On 09/09/14 09:50, Peter

Re: [MBZ] This worth anywhere near the listed price?

2014-09-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Aaah now your talking like an S class owner. You'll have to get Reggie to drive you around but you should get an SEL for the extra legroom. Hendrik who does not have a chauffeur, well actually daughter has license, spose I could afford a shabby 126 SEL On 09/09/14 10:03, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Sure wish it was a diesel

2014-09-06 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Not quite, the 250 was sold both with a 2.5 and 2.8 litre engine alongside the 280/E with the M110 engine. http://wiki.mercedes-benz-classic.com/index.php/Kategorie:W114/W115/en Hendrik who has never owned a /8 but does like it in coupe form On 07/09/14 12:21, Gary Hurst via Mercedes wrote

Re: [MBZ] Sure wish it was a diesel

2014-09-06 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Less horsepower and similar if not worse mileage than the injected M110, however a little simpler to work on but that is not such an issue these days, as there is tons of info out there about the D-jetronic system. Hendrik who has never mucked around with D-jet On 07/09/14 13:01, Kaleb C

Re: [MBZ] vintage precision scale you love

2014-09-04 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
You I can been stored for dripping coffee http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hario-Coffee-Drip-Scale-Timer-V60-VST-2000B-Black-Jpan-/201122474978?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_UShash=item2ed3d56be2 To be fair his/her Engrish is better than my Japanese. Hendrik who is furiously hunting all over the place

Re: [MBZ] Huge Dodge V6 diesel

2014-09-03 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Ahh come on now huge gas guzzlers are as American as apple pie and Uncle Sam. BTW that Cummins motor is made in China, so not sure how long it would last or the reliability of it. You would expect that Cummins would not want their name tarnished by junk. Hendrik whose 'truck

Re: [MBZ] Dodge V6 diesel

2014-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Speaking of Cummins powered utes http://fotonmotors.com.au/foton/default.asp?gclid=CIGKs5SDxMACFQF9vQod82MASA I can see a lot tight fisted farmers getting these. Hendrik who doesn't have a Cummins engine On 03/09/14 01:15, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Having driven one I am too, its

Re: [MBZ] Classic car lock, stock and mac

2014-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
and maybe it's apples turn to go through a bit of a slump, again but the question is do they have the visionaries to pull them out of the slump? Slashing the prices of their products is not the answer I think, as it will expose them for the overcharging they have been doing for years. Hendrik

Re: [MBZ] vintage precision scale

2014-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
So you want a vintage scale, made in the US of A, less than 200g capacity, .1g accuracy(? for coffee) and willing to pay only $? This the sort of thing

Re: [MBZ] Old cop car CVs, was BMW 325 Station Wagon

2014-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Does the lighter work on them? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yil9wlfa0yo Hendrik whose lighter sort of works On 02/09/14 02:28, clay via Mercedes wrote: Old cop cruisers are out of fashion in the taxi trade, so auction prices are in the pits. You can snag a good example for under $2k

Re: [MBZ] M103 Timing Cover Sealing the deal

2014-08-31 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
not go hard, I put some in the groove to help hold the U shaped seal in place while installing and you need to put some on the mating surfaces as well. If your not 100% sure you have the right sealant, go and get some. Hendrik who thinks he finally managed to seal up the timing cover On 01/09/14 03

Re: [MBZ] M103 Timing Cover Sealing the deal

2014-08-31 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
are the pins and you may need to give the cover a gentle tap with a rubber mallet. Hendrik who has done this job a few times On 01/09/14 10:17, Dan Penoff wrote: Thanks for the pointers, Hendrik. I figured I could do the cam seal in place, especially since I don't recall there being a shoulder

Re: [MBZ] Classic car stocktake

2014-08-31 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
folks from China, Russia and such, who would go to England for their holiday to drive flash cars, without the need to import and store the cars. Hendrik who will not be investing On 01/09/14 11:46, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It's a very thin market. At those prices there may only

Re: [MBZ] Today's non running car crack smoker

2014-08-25 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
You know I don't think you would be able to handle all that power. However you could switch on the AC to bring the horses back under control somewhat. Hendrik who thinks this gutless thing may be more suited http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-CALL-LUXOR-AUTOMOTIVE-TAMPA-813-876

Re: [MBZ] B-52 question for WILTON

2014-08-22 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
What was that fellas name again? Hendrik who did not fly B-52s or anything else for that matter On 23/08/14 10:50, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Is the B-52 pilot community small and tight for your generation of B-52 pilots? My son has his FAA check rides in ABQ with an FAA guy whose name

Re: [MBZ] I am actually considering this limited slip thingy

2014-08-22 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
I seem to remember that the ASR system can be problematic and best avoided unless needed, such as in the snow. Hendrik who once looked at a black HK 300TE with ASR and too much rust On 22/08/14 11:50, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yep Sent from my iPhone On Aug 21, 2014, at 9:12 PM

Re: [MBZ] Put the crack pipe down Kaleb, Mercs cost money

2014-08-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
colour. Hendrik who has a secret desire to own a rat merc On 21/08/14 09:56, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 85 mercedes Benz 300d turbo diesel http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4613287754.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Holy rolling restorations batman

2014-08-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
money on it. Hendrik whose cars are not quite rolling restorations On 21/08/14 04:53, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: There is an exception to that rule. If you to plan on a restoration, it pays to purchase a *running car* as cheaply as possible so you can take your time in making the most

[MBZ] OT recycled dog food dispenser

2014-08-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
http://www.spiegel.de/international/turkish-stray-dog-feeding-machine-a-model-for-social-design-a-986392.html#ref=nl-international Hendrik who gets 10c per drink container ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] 1984 500SEL Surrendered

2014-08-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
nicer leather and other goodies. Hey, you could paint it green and flog it off to Kaleb? Hendrik who can't buy half decent 126's for that sort of money around here On 22/08/14 08:39, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I don't really need it at this point, but if I could get it for $500 I would jump

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap batman why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money

2014-08-20 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
is a tight wad who expects to get pristine limousine for beater money. Hendrik who would love to get his hands on a minter in exchange for a few magic beans On 20/08/14 19:04, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: You'll know it's getting bad if we start calling you Richarde. Dan

[MBZ] Ageing hippy stars

2014-08-20 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Hendrik who has a sticker with the Merc peace symbol on the back of the TE * ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Holy green crap it's overpriced, I'll offer 500 greenbacks for the green car in Greensville, Greenolina

2014-08-20 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
it, or can wait for the next green green green 123 to pop up. Guess no harm in putting in a low ball offer but 500 would sound silly, even by our standards. Hendrik who use to own a thistle green green tan 123 230E, which was in pretty good nick and bought off an elderly couple On 21/08/14 02

Re: [MBZ] OT: Win7 SP1 and Oz lingo learnings

2014-08-19 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
on, if it costs a couple of bucks or so, people wouldn't bother to find an alternative or steal it from somewhere. Anyway on a related NSFW note, contains lots of adult words buy hey they gotta learn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHQRZXM-4xIlist=RDDHQRZXM-4xI#t=48 Hendrik who is in the 30% PS

Re: [MBZ] Stupid people aka drongos

2014-08-19 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
You pay peanuts you get monkeys. Seriously though I would have thought a lapdog HD is a SSD and as such pretty robust. Just don't ask them to ship you that rare crystal vase you bought Reggie for Mum's day. Hendrik who burned meat today and consumed beer but not from a esky On 19/08/14 07:31

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the green car comes along it is not way too much money

2014-08-19 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
much you gonna spend to get it into that sort of shape? To me the big ticket items are paint and rust because I can't do them myself to a satisfactory standard. Hendrik who likes that 123, except for the US stuff On 20/08/14 07:51, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I would have a hard time

[MBZ] Peek a boo

2014-08-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
. Hendrik who could buy a lot of 80's Benzes for 12.5k ___ 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 All

[MBZ] Seems a bit dodgy

2014-08-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Ad say it's a 300 but the boot badge says 560SEL, plus they are nuts on the price, given the condition and mileage http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/macleod/cars-vans-utes/mercedes-1991-/1054165544 Hendrik who will not be buying that ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege point

2014-08-16 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
in Oz and we do have variance in commuter times but the issue still persists that upfront costs are too high. My take is that cashed up folks with an environmental consensuses are they target demographics for these things. Hendrik who is sending this message on a computer powered by mostly coal

[MBZ] OT Yeah I know I am not supposed to laugh but.......

2014-08-15 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=477477494156fref=nf Hendrik who only trawls facebook for the funny stuff ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] Review for the high revving 3.5

2014-08-15 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
to put the pedal to the metal. Hendrik whose TE does about 4k at 128 On 16/08/14 00:05, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: My only complaint was that it turned 4000 RPM at 80. On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 11:34 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yup

Re: [MBZ] Review for the high revving American 3.5

2014-08-15 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
You meant to say way too fast for the skill of the average American driver, did you not? Hendrik who needs no thanks for this little correction but donations will be accepted BTW it seems that the addressing is gone stupid, last couple of my dribbly list messages have only been addressed

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilegious talk about white man magic

2014-08-14 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
it or tow that trailer to make it there and back. However the break even figures would vary, for instance in a place where fuel is expensive but electricity is cheapish, the break even point would be lower. Hendrik who would like a pink up! On 15/08/14 06:34, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilegious talk about white man magic

2014-08-14 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
along with some cash incentives. Hendrik who also hard on his vehicles with lots of short trips On 15/08/14 06:48, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Yes, we have been down this road before justifying my truck etc. The same old problem rears its ugly head. I do not have enough parking spots

Re: [MBZ] Review for the 3.5

2014-08-14 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Yeah I think it's an over square engine and like most Euro designed engines, loves to rev and is designed for sustained high speed operation. On a related note it's been 40 years since https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iukUMRlaBBE Hendrik who is 5 years older than that song On 15/08/14 10:34

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilegious talk about white man magic

2014-08-13 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
if that will pan out in the short term? Hendrik who would be happy enough to drive an electric car, no more oil changes On 12/08/14 02:36, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: At the Nissan dealership to drive pickups yesterday I talked him into letting us drive the Nissan Leaf electric car. I know you old

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilegious talk about white man magic

2014-08-13 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
threads? Hendrik who is controlled with electricity On 14/08/14 05:00, Archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: That might give her the extra charge she would need to get home. IIRC one of their problems was that Nissan advertised a range of 100 miles, but under normal conditions it only gets 70 miles

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilegious talk about white man magic

2014-08-13 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Yes to everything, no is a negative word that should be banned, ooopps starting to soound like mao. Seriously though, could be this iffy thing where the reply to goes to the original author and the list, I try to delete the author addy when I remember. Hendrik who sometimes forgets

[MBZ] Review for the 3.5

2014-08-13 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/mercedes-benz-280se-35-road-test-review Typical yanks, if it ain't 832 cubic inches and getting half a mile to the gallon, we ain't interested. Hendrik who don't have a 3.5 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] If it is too good too be true.........

2014-08-13 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-Benz-1958-190SL-/291216881796?pt=AU_Carshash=item43cde0f884_uhb=1 Smells fishy to me and those photos ain't from around here. Hendrik who should ring up and book a test drive ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Nice W108 Rolling Chassis

2014-08-07 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
You no read Ned's fun comparison? In case you missed it: I recently came across an enthusiast's article about the 1970 Mercedes 300SEL 6.3. The numbers in the article sounded really familiar. They were very close to the numbers of my 2006 E320 CDI. So I looked specs of both cars and made this

Re: [MBZ] How screwed am I?

2014-08-07 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Or SLS fluid. Hendrik who has a dripping tranny On 06/08/14 12:46, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: If it's clear it is either brake fluid or MB antifreeze. On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 10:44 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I noticed a long wet slick. The fluid

Re: [MBZ] Please back slowly away from the crack pipe

2014-08-04 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
My first thought was that it is low mileage and could be in pristine condition but then I read the part about rear damage and thus yeah asking price is a tad optimistic. Hendrik who should get back to bottling the homebrew On 04/08/14 12:39, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Maybe Sent

Re: [MBZ] OT - USAF SAC tale - Poached Eggs Benedict

2014-08-04 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
So did the general gets his eggs Benedict in the end? Hendrik who had some salmon eggs Benedict the other dayyum yum On 05/08/14 01:19, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: POACHED EGGS By Wilton Strickland Early one morning while I was the wing Chief of Bombing and Navigation Division, about

Re: [MBZ] Nice W108 Rolling Chassis

2014-08-04 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
What?? Nobody has piped up with the OM conversion? You lot are getting sloppy. Hendrik who really really needs to get off the computer On 05/08/14 04:28, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: That is a steal. Lots of good drive trains lying around. On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 2:47 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Number 4 4 sale

2014-07-31 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Look closer. Hendrik who has the beer googles on On 31/07/14 20:27, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Nice. Reminds me of my former 1962 300SE. On Jul 30, 2014, at 11:19 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: http://starmotorsny.com/1964-300se/ Hendrik whose Benz is not quite that black

Re: [MBZ] Nice W111 green cabriolet on ebay

2014-07-31 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Huh? I have seen plenty of old stuff go for way beyond that. However they where real rare and exotic cars. Hendrik who looked at a chop job cab a while back On 01/08/14 01:39, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: No used car, no matter how nice, is worth $400K

Re: [MBZ] Horse power vs. torque vs nuts

2014-07-30 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
on it and some air horns and hang out at truck stops. Oooh don't forget the balls out the back http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truck_nuts Hendrik who has a wimpy 4 banger ute, which needs a good tune up On 30/07/14 14:10, Fmiser via Mercedes wrote: OK Don wrote: IIRC, the V8 has more torque, which

[MBZ] Oz Merc truck

2014-07-30 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
http://th02.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2013/338/b/5/mad_max_4_fury_road_mercedes_benz_tanker_1_by_maltian-d6wqe0j.jpg Hendrik who has been to Silverton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] Number 4 4 sale

2014-07-30 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
http://starmotorsny.com/1964-300se/ Hendrik whose Benz is not quite that black ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] test e0azyhep

2014-07-29 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
According to Plato: Those who seek power are not worthy of that power. http://www.quotesdaddy.com/quote/946661/plato/those-who-seek-power-are-not-worthy-of-that-power Hendrik who a couple of years ago could not spell moderater and now is one On 30/07/14 04:59, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Hmmm

Re: [MBZ] Today's cheap home brew bottle Find

2014-07-29 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
up now and again in bottle shops, particularly towards Christmas time. Hendrik who can't have a drink yet On 30/07/14 10:26, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: We have some 22 oz bombers here from new microbreweries. On Jul 29, 2014 8:31 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Today's cheap home brew Find

2014-07-27 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
pricey. You also need a dedicated space for your 'brewery' the vats need to be in the 18-24C range and the bottles are best stored between 13-20C. Brewing in the house is not so good, as the missus will complain about the smell. Hendrik Who is off today to get some more ingredients, might make

Re: [MBZ] Today's CL Finderer

2014-07-26 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
500 for it, if all else fails. Hendrik who has a wonky 190E to fix On 27/07/14 12:21, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Nice looking car, and less than 3 percent of the sticker price. Call Potomac German Auto to find out the price of a good used transmission. On Sat, Jul 26, 2014 at 10:00

Re: [MBZ] Today's cheap S class CL Find

2014-07-26 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Actually if you take Oz pricing it's less than 1%. Hendrik who may be able to afford a 140 in a few years time with all the money saved by home brewing On 27/07/14 12:21, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Nice looking car, and less than 3 percent of the sticker price. Call Potomac

Re: [MBZ] Hot under the collar

2014-07-11 Thread Hendrik Riessen
-most-likely-part-of-russian-satellite was pretty specky. Hendrik who was advised by the NSW highway patrol as to what the speed limit is On Sat, Jul 12, 2014 at 9:33 AM, Jim Cathey jim.cathey...@gmail.com wrote: I forget, have you given it a citric acid flush? -- Jim On Fri, Jul 11, 2014

Re: [MBZ] K'Leb needs to bring a trailer

2014-07-09 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Is that a pink one next to the S123? Hendrik who has never owned a pink car On 10/07/14 04:34, clay wrote: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/ptd/4555466680.html The green car is really pretty clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] More important things than Re: Whiskers - was: Springy compressor

2014-07-09 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Well that calls for a minute silence to remember the fallen. Hendrik who has had a couple of blow outs in the past On 10/07/14 04:16, clay wrote: I just cleaned up a carbonation explosion. Mead was a bit too happy and took out three bottles. Decanted the rest and am allowing it to calm down

Re: [MBZ] Whiskers - was: Springy compressor

2014-07-09 Thread Hendrik and Fay
http://hughmacleod.com/?p=888 Hendrik who is off to Queensland for a few days On 10/07/14 02:06, Dan Penoff wrote: Sort of like the a World Cup game - lost by a Brazilian. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Whiskers - was: Springy compressor

2014-07-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Yeah that's the PG version of measuring https://www.macquariedictionary.com.au/resources/aus/word/map/search/word/bee's%20whisker/Adelaide%20Region/ https://www.macquariedictionary.com.au/resources/aus/word/map/search/word/bee%27s%20whisker/Adelaide%20Region/ Hendrik who bottled up his

Re: [MBZ] W124 Lower Engine cover

2014-07-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I actually have the short version on my 89 300TE, not sure why? It has a cut out for the sump, so the plug can be removed with shield in place and stops just before the cross member I use to lift the front of the car. Hendrik who had the cover off yesterday to turn the motor to line up the TC

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Springy compressor

2014-07-07 Thread Hendrik and Fay
engineered? Hendrik who is changing the ATF in the Benz at the moment On 07/07/14 21:52, Dan Penoff wrote: This is the spring compressor I was offered. Is it the cheap import one? Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes/Cyberdyne Truck

2014-07-06 Thread Hendrik and Fay
still need a driver to sit behind the wheel until such time as the system is 100% perfect and able to cope with whatever situation arises. Daimler have been messing with this for a while and their driverless car looks mucho better than the google thing http://www.wimp.com/driverlesscar/ Hendrik

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes/Cyberdyne Truck

2014-07-06 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I think Volvo is working on such a system, however the fact remains that the system must be able to cope with things like side winds, blow outs, load shifting, fires, etc Hendrik who hasn't had a blow out for a long time On 07/07/14 11:45, Meade Dillon wrote: An interim step may be a convoy

Re: [MBZ] OT - Buying An Unlocked/Unsubsidized Cell Phone for cheap

2014-07-05 Thread Hendrik and Fay
. There is also functions that allow you to set data limits, so when you reach the end of the free stuff, the phone disconnects automatically. Hendrik who is a dinosaur and does not do data roaming and such, I pay for the internet at home and not gonna pay for it when I am mobile On 06/07/14 09:12

Re: [MBZ] OT - Buying An Unlocked/Unsubsidized Cell Phone for cheap

2014-07-05 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Yeah I had a Sonim for a few years, which did the job but texting was pain. However now that I have a fancier phone, I am quite liking it, stuff like listening to music is way better and it has a pretty decent camera. Hendrik who now texts a lot faster and with beter speliing two On 06/07/14

[MBZ] OT care package on way

2014-07-04 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Apparently things are pretty tough over there https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJoQOQHQ8oA let me know if you need more cups to drink snow with and yes I personally witnessed Americans eating their birds to survive. Hendrik who wishes you a happy fourth of July

[MBZ] brand spanking new 280CE

2014-06-29 Thread Hendrik and Fay
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Neuwagenprojekt-Mercedes-280-ce-Wagen-123-im-KDA-zu-versteigern-/291178275423?pt=Automobilehash=item43cb93e25f Hendrik who wonders why the dash got pimped ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

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