Re: [MBZ] AC COMPRESSOR

2018-03-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
in 63-76 corvettes. It must be an antique. > So, it is older than the R4 design. THis engine must be an early M116. > Did they use this GM a6 compressor in 116 body cars? W108/109? I think the > M116 was in both bodies as the 3.5. > > Still not a fan of vergassers. >

Re: [MBZ] Hola crackheads, I will sell my 1993 300D 2.5 as a project runs fine no dents just put on another turbo

2018-03-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So in other words it has a blown head gasket Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2018, at 2:12 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Mercedes 1993 300D 2.5 - $2300(Wilmington) > > I have a potato camera and my finger hit an extra 0 > > it is just slinging oil

[MBZ] 140 door handle and lock issues

2018-03-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So I am working on this copart 300SD and the drivers door will not open from the outside but works fine from the inside.  I have removed the outside door handle and that is not the issue as pulling the part inside does not open the door either.  Next will be to remove the door lock assembly I

Re: [MBZ] AC COMPRESSOR

2018-03-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Looks like the GM a6 to me Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2018, at 12:31 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > without digging the compressor out, I assumed it was a ND since it was not a > GM. I thought only ND and GM compressors came on mid 80s MBs. > >

[MBZ] needs body work

2018-03-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Crack vw

2018-03-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT, for the fly boys on the list

2018-03-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
on - - - On Thu, Mar 22, 2018 at 9:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: If a person wanted to get their private ticket, are you better off renting a plane or buying/buy a share of a plane? --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.a

Re: [MBZ] rock auto order

2018-03-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
e owned since 1982. They seem to last > forever - sometimes longer. > >> On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 3:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> I just bought a crap load of belts for 60x diesels for less than $2 each for >>

Re: [MBZ] rock auto order

2018-03-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I just bought a crap load of belts for 60x diesels for less than $2 each for conti or whatever they are Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 23, 2018, at 2:16 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Rock Auto must have recently cleared out some wholesalers, as I’ve found a >

Re: [MBZ] The Good Dr

2018-03-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
t; 1986 SDL - Polei >> 1982 300 SD - Allen >> >> >>> On Mar 22, 2018, at 7:33 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Weird. Is it a period show set in the 70s? >>> >>> On Wed, Mar 21, 2018 a

Re: [MBZ] OT, for the fly boys on the list

2018-03-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
. > > It's a tough life. How many ex wives does he have? Flying takes you away > from home a lot.. women don't "store well". etc etc.. > > On Thu, Mar 22, 2018 at 7:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> This is

[MBZ] Package deal of cars

2018-03-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Three Mercedes Diesels https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/three-mercedes-diesels/6539590292.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] hella nice SDL

2018-03-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT, for the fly boys on the list

2018-03-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
living. You will know in first 10 hours flying with instructor if > you really want to do it. > And, remember, take all the letters in the word "aviation" and you will > never spell "cheap" with them... ;)) > > > > On Thu, Mar 22, 2018 at 7:13 PM, Kaleb

[MBZ] OT, for the fly boys on the list

2018-03-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
If a person wanted to get their private ticket, are you better off renting a plane or buying/buy a share of a plane? --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] The Good Dr

2018-03-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 22, 2018, at 9:33 AM, Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Weird. Is it a period show set in the 70s? > >> On Wed, Mar 21, 2018 at 11:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrot

[MBZ] The Good Dr

2018-03-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
If you watch TV the latest episode of the Good Doctor just had a scene where they were discussing a 76 300D, a real nice one was in the scene also. It aired Monday but I had it recorded. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] This seems cheap

2018-03-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Coupe https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1989-mercedes-benz-560sec/6538531412.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Getting fan shroud out of W124 E300D/2.5 Turbo

2018-03-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
21, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > On Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:30:26 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> With the fan off you should be able to pull the shroud straight up. You

Re: [MBZ] Getting fan shroud out of W124 E300D/2.5 Turbo

2018-03-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
With the fan off you should be able to pull the shroud straight up. You may have to remove the top radiator hose from the radiator Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2018, at 6:29 PM, Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > On Wed, 21 Mar 2018 17:53:27 -0500 "K

Re: [MBZ] Getting fan shroud out of W124 E300D/2.5 Turbo

2018-03-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You have to have the holder tool which used to be sold at HF to hold the pulley while loosening the bolt. With fan off shroud comes right out. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2018, at 5:10 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > Do I need to take the radiator out to get the

[MBZ] Poos next car

2018-03-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-500-Series-560SEL-STRETCH-LIMOUSINE-FLORIDA-NO-RESERVE/263561644680?hash=item3d5d7f8a88:g:q04AAOSwGBdasat0=mtr --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] I wonder if this is worth messing with

2018-03-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yea. It looks like it has surface rust but maybe no rot Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 20, 2018, at 6:46 PM, Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > On Tue, 20 Mar 2018 18:09:10 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrot

[MBZ] Poos or Jaime needs this

2018-03-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1963 Mercedes Benz 220S https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/1963-mercedes-benz-220s/6536691302.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] I wonder if this is worth messing with

2018-03-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1979 Mercedes Benz Diesel 300td 150k miles obo https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1979-mercedes-benz-diesel/6533088924.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Congrats to Jaime, AGAIN

2018-03-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Like toilet paper? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 20, 2018, at 3:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > I have far better things to spend my money on, that’s for sure. > > Nice article, though. > > -D > >> On Mar 20,

Re: [MBZ] Congrats to Jaime, AGAIN

2018-03-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I didn’t know anybody still read that thing. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 20, 2018, at 2:48 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > The current (Mar-Apr) issue of THE STAR features our own Jaime and his > article, "Perfectly Preserved Ponton" about finding and

Re: [MBZ] Removing 240D rear Seat Back

2018-03-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Remove screw in middle too Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2018, at 10:35 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Listers: > Can someone tell me how to remove the back of the back seat from an '83 240D? > I removed the seat bottom with no trouble, and took out the

Re: [MBZ] M116 exhaust

2018-03-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I think so Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2018, at 9:53 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > It appears that the exhaust manifold gaskets for the M116/117 are one gasket > for each cyl, not one left and one right, with 4 cyl each. > > Is this correct?

Re: [MBZ] Custom 123 bumper

2018-03-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yep Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2018, at 6:50 PM, Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > On Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:26:27 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> 1983 Mercedes 240D >>

[MBZ] Custom 123 bumper

2018-03-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1983 Mercedes 240D https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/1983-mercedes-240d/6535709260.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
to drive this jalopy for a while or swap the motor into my other car. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2018, at 12:17 PM, Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > On Sun, 18 Mar 2018 15:05:21 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >

Re: [MBZ] Painting 124 plastic bumper

2018-03-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Was it already painted or did you have to paint it? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2018, at 10:56 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Max. > > For my (late) W124.193 i bought an whole aftermarket bumper for $151 > delivered. > > Parts Train, I think. I could

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Hahahahahahahahaha Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2018, at 8:57 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Roger - understand that Curley's concept of expensive is any part over $20 > and any car over $501 > > ;) > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
This 77 does not have a firewall resister On 3/18/2018 8:06 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Curley wrote: Nope! See prior post. You forgot the firewall resistor. My '78 did not have a firewall resistor. It only had the "toaster" wires between glow plugs.

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
for the paper > air filter on top. TO keep it 81, you need to use the newer manifold and > air cleaner. Same with the A/C compressor. Keep it 81. THe york > compressor mount makes working onthe engine a huge PITA. > > > All the holes are there to use the GM compres

Re: [MBZ] $300 copart 140 diesel

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
t stuff will hold anything! >> >> --R >> Sent from iPhone >> >>> On Mar 18, 2018, at 6:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> That would not hold it will it? >>> >>> Se

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
that case, leave the cable > hooked up and transfer as a unit. > >> Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> March 18, 2018 at 2:55 PM >> >> I have a nice rust free 81 I could put it in. I’m wondering how much hassle >> adapting the e

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have run across systems like this before that have been converted. It’s been a while but if the car came with series I always prefer to just keep it original. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2018, at 5:52 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > What am I

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
In the factory form of series style is 12 volts pushed out of the relay to the 1st plug. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 18, 2018, at 5:35 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> Kaleb wrote: > >> In the parallel style 12 volts go to each one, correct? > > Correct. > >> Will

Re: [MBZ] $300 copart 140 diesel

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That would not hold it will it? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2018, at 5:00 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > JBWeld to the rescue! > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Mar 18, 2018, at 3:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
ilable. That accounts > for the differences you saw. In a parallel configuration, all glow plugs > would share equally. > > On Sun, Mar 18, 2018, 1:52 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> After messing with it off and on for 2-3 days if finally

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, the factory wire from the car goes to back plug. Then wires go from one plug to the next. Front plug does not have factory ground wire attached. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 18, 2018, at 3:20 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> Kaleb wrote: > >> After messing with

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
toaster wires were resisters (Resist! LT Don clearly needed those > for this chapter of our nation) and the last one #1 was tied to ground, so > each plug only saw a few volts. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > >> On March 18, 2018 3:56:08 PM EDT

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
d. > > > ____ > From: Mercedes <mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of Kaleb C. Striplin > via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: 18 March 2018 15:56 > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin > Subject: Re: [MB

[MBZ] $300 copart 140 diesel

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So I messed with it today to figure out why the power steering has to have the shower curtain rod wedged between it and the firewall to keep from rattling. I took the belt loose and immediately saw the issue. The top mounting ear on the pump was broken. As I removed it the bottom one appeared

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
nz.com> > wrote: > > One wire to each plug? > > Valve adjustment? > > Fred. > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > > From: Mercedes <mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of Kaleb C. St

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <ka...@striplin.net> wrote: > > After messing with it off and on for 2-3 days if finally roared to life with > a huge puff of diesel smoke. The original loop plugs were updated to the > pencil style with the main power wire coming in and jumper wires co

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
te: > >> You went to Wacko’s to get it? Does it have H-> stickers on it? >> >> --R >> Sent from iPhone >> >>> On Mar 10, 2018, at 4:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>

[MBZ] Huh?

2018-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
WTT 1982 Mercedes 300sd turbo diesel https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/gms/d/wtt-1982-mercedes-300sd-turbo/6534751609.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out gas tank

2018-03-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
what you see. On Sat, Mar 17, 2018 at 5:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: No On 3/17/2018 7:02 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Kaleb wrote: This donation 300E I have picked up from copart... Is this the one from FakeNews HoustonFlood? Is

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out gas tank

2018-03-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No On 3/17/2018 7:02 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Kaleb wrote: This donation 300E I have picked up from copart... Is this the one from FakeNews HoustonFlood? Is that the problem? Himucane Hugo water - yep! tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] Cleaning out gas tank

2018-03-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
What methods do you guys use to clean out gasoline tanks that have been sitting for years and are full of varnish and perhaps rust?  This donation 300E I have picked up from copart which does not run probably has a tank full of crap judging from what the filler neck looks like with the cap

Re: [MBZ] IT'S ALIVE!

2018-03-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Both Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 15, 2018, at 8:13 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Is that "tears" as in the trail of tears or "tear" as in shred? Maybe both! > > - > Max > Charleston SC >

Re: [MBZ] IT'S ALIVE!

2018-03-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Sounds like a car my wife could tear up within 6 months. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 15, 2018, at 7:50 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sounds like an excellent spare for your wife perhaps? > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at

Re: [MBZ] High End Kleb Car

2018-03-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
er. Parts from a '95 gasser > were grafted on. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > >> On March 14, 2018 10:11:03 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> Motor swap I guess &g

[MBZ] I smoked so much crystal meth before I posted this ad I got an extra 0 in the price

2018-03-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Mercedes 240d https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-240d/6530918688.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Major drug use

2018-03-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1977 240D Mercedes Benz https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/d-mercedes-benz/6493947611.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] High End Kleb Car

2018-03-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Probably put a 2.5 in a e320 Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2018, at 9:13 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Trunk badge says 2.5 turbo but no fish gill fender. Something off here. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > O

Re: [MBZ] High End Kleb Car

2018-03-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Motor swap I guess Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2018, at 7:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > REALLY nice stereo. > > https://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/d/1995-mercedes-300d-turbo/6527607866.html > > -D > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car w/a Crashbox!!

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It’s possible but it looks like the rare us version 5 speed Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 9:38 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Might it be a yuro version like a taxi? > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >>

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Did it blow out an exhaust port? Just trying to imagine this scenario. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 8:09 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Compressed air into the plug hole. Popcorn started popping out right away. > >

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
All the rubber probably needs to be replaced anyway. Did you blow compressed air into a spark plug hole, or remove plug and blow into intake? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 7:53 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > not yet.I am thinking there is

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Really? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 7:56 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > No, I don't think that is a possibility at alll. I did however have an > OM603 sabotaged one time. Made to look like mice, but it was done by 2 > legged rats. > >>

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car w/a Crashbox!!

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Interesting. I have heard that the 300e with manny is not all that fun to drive. Very rare though if it’s factory. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 4:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://williamsport.craigslist.org/cto/6528149422.html > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Maybe, or she ran it thru a popcorn factory Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 4:00 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did you lend it to Regina? ...and she drove it behind someone who tossed > popcorn (popped or unpopped) out the window?...and it got

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
previous owner? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 13, 2018, at 4:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> You got to be shitting me. I have never seen that before. So does it turn >> over now? >> >> Se

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You got to be shitting me. I have never seen that before. So does it turn over now? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 3:38 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > OK Youse Guyz with M116/M117 experience: > > Today I got back to that M116 that is not stuck,

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
True Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 2:39 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Wow! Who's o n crack? > Need! Nope! You need it like you need another hole in the head. > Want? maybe > >> Kaleb C. Strip

Re: [MBZ] 73 Mercedes-Benz 220D -- Once final assembly is complete car should be worth $15, 000

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I think he is on crack Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 1:54 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Love the color. And he’s not that far off on the final price if it’s done > right and sold on BAT. > > Basket cases are bad news, though. This is a “good”

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I need that car. You need to go get it, then I bring a 3 car trailer down and haul 3 back to okieland Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 2:04 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's about an hour away out in the country/hood I am thinking. I might go

Re: [MBZ] Another BaT Flip For Dan

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
If it were closer I would be on it Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 7:44 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not that bad looking of a car for the $$. I’m not that keen on the W124 > coupes, however. > > -D > >> On Mar 13, 2018, at 12:30 AM, Rick Knoble

[MBZ] Crack or meth?

2018-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1976 Mercedes Benz 300d sedan diesel classic https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1976-mercedes-benz-300d-sedan/6528232975.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] The 300e

2018-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Exactly Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2018, at 8:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > They’re known as “noise encapsulation panels”. And believe it or not, they > do make a difference, especially on the diesels. > > And as you commented, they’re often

Re: [MBZ] Is the market tanking for 115s?

2018-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Maybe the BAT crack is running out Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2018, at 8:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kind of shocked that this 300D didn't get much love. It's green, which is > unusual. > >

[MBZ] nice wagon

2018-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2001-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-E-320-Wagon-4-Matic/273105794991?hash=item3f965fb7af:g:FvgAAOSw6mJansNQ=mtr --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] The 300e

2018-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
ictures. > > -D > > >> On Mar 12, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Could be. I forgot to mention the belly pans are still present. That is >> rare. >> >> >>> On 3/12/20

Re: [MBZ] it has an all over problem

2018-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
crush value I guess. On 3/12/2018 5:59 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Why would such a thing be auctioned? What possible value could that have? - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Mar 12, 2018 at 6:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] The 300e

2018-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Could be.  I forgot to mention the belly pans are still present. That is rare. On 3/12/2018 5:55 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 12/03/2018 4:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So I got it home. Other than a few chewed nuts in the trunk I don’t see any evidence of mice

[MBZ] it has an all over problem

2018-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Should  be nothing for Poos to sort out though. https://www.copart.com/lot/41690355 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] The 300e

2018-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Is a decent 88 300e worth 2k? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2018, at 5:31 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Gas'er up, send to Dan for Martha Treatment, flip for $2k? > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On M

Re: [MBZ] IT'S ALIVE!

2018-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yep, they are tons of fun to drive. A bitch to work on though. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2018, at 3:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Got the rebuilt ETA in the car this afternoon. Runs like a champ, no warning > lights. > > Took it out for a quick

Re: [MBZ] My latest copart purchase.

2018-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The interior does not smell like mice, so might not be bad. I did see evidence of mice in the trunk Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2018, at 2:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Are you going to strip it for parts, or sell the contents as food to a >

Re: [MBZ] My latest copart purchase.

2018-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Maybe. I will see once I get into it Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2018, at 1:59 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Maybe it is worth more as parts? > I >> Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >&g

[MBZ] My latest copart purchase.

2018-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I stuck at $325 on that 300e and finally they accepted it. I didn’t really think they would so I ended up stuck with the car. Picked it up earlier and as soon as they sat it on the trailer with the big fork lift mice started running out from under it. I thought of MMM. Looks like it’s been

Re: [MBZ] 4 speed manual transmission

2018-03-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I don’t have a lot of experience with those but I have never heard of problems like they before. Seems odd. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2018, at 3:53 PM, fmiser via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've got troubles with a manual 4-speed in a 240D. > > The 1-2 shift arm is

Re: [MBZ] Good 400E News

2018-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
wasn’t about to start swagging it and just replacing > or repairing $300 parts. > > In cases like this you just have to go in assuming that everything you’ve > been told is bogus and start from scratch. > > -D > >> On Mar 10, 2018, at 5:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] W210 transmission

2018-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well the other day my 98 was fine when I left the house. I got out to the highway and it was not a limp mode like I have seen but it seemed liked it was in 3rd gear or something and never shifted. I shut it off and started it back up and it was fine. No check engine lights or anything. Sent

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
ston SC > > On Sat, Mar 10, 2018 at 7:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Yes, I went to wackos house. I tried to get him on the Trump train but I >> don’t think I succeeded. >> >> > _

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
ckers on it? > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Mar 10, 2018, at 4:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> It’s loaded on the trailer headed to it’s retirement at Okie Acres. Maybe I >> should get it going simpl

Re: [MBZ] Good 400E News

2018-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
the ETA out to be tested and it tested OK. > Apparently it wasn’t. So I was going on the understanding that the ETA was > good, but my testing showed that it had problems, which is why I sent it out > for rebuilding. > > > > -D > > >> On Mar 10, 2018, at 4:22 PM,

Re: [MBZ] W210 transmission

2018-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That’s what it’s supposed to do. You bottom it out. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 10, 2018, at 1:59 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > So you may remember week ago I left work and I suddenly was in the limp home > mode; 3500 rpm, 55mph third gear only no

Re: [MBZ] 1967 230 Finnie rust repair

2018-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Wow very nice Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 10, 2018, at 11:01 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > I spent the last 2 days repairing a rust hole in the floorboard of my > friend’s finnie. I fabricated the patch panel as the floor board was > prohibitively expensive

Re: [MBZ] Good 400E News

2018-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So basically what you were told at the get go. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 10, 2018, at 10:35 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just heard from the ETA rebuilder. The ETA (throttle body) had a bad clutch > coil in it, meaning that it was more or less in

[MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

2018-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It’s loaded on the trailer headed to it’s retirement at Okie Acres. Maybe I should get it going simply for the rusty road warrior aspect of it. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Too bad a dealer got ahold of it

2018-03-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
They are on crack though, its priced $13k on their website. https://www.ebay.com/itm/323130989320 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT - TrueLies

2018-03-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I’m really not sure what you just said Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 9, 2018, at 2:23 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nobody is hearing chatter about FakeNews? Kaleb - search of FakeNews > about Houston flooding has not happened... yet. Sounds like a good >

[MBZ] Interesting diesel finny

2018-03-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1967 Mercedes 200D Survivor https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/1967-mercedes-200d-survivor/6524286742.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Whistle

2018-03-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Kawkaw Kakaw Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 9, 2018, at 11:05 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Curt. > > Time and Place? > > Fred. > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > > From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Michigan Man Forced To Sell 20 Cars A Month Has Scrapped 'At Least 75' Cars

2018-03-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
What a shame. From the Benz I see him selling he is asking way too much. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 9, 2018, at 8:04 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://jalopnik.com/michigan-man-forced-to-sell-20-cars-a-month-has-scrappe-1823624939 > > Lot of Benzes

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