Re: [MBZ] OT: Fibre channel?

2008-01-09 Thread Redghost
http://tinyurl.com/yrveyp Would this work instead? I have it up on epay, so have affiliation, but no interest. clay On 9 Jan 2008, at 11:55, dave walton wrote: Not a clue. Just want to point out that the cost of 10Gb Ethernet is getting close to Fibre Channel. Still waaay too expensive to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Fibre channel?

2008-01-09 Thread Redghost
Used to be able to snag all sorts of fiber channel stuff at Boeing surplus. Never could figure out what I would do with that, but wired the house with thick fiber bundle cables anyway. Thought TV would one day arrive. Verizon does fibre to the house, but only to their box, not inside

Re: [MBZ] car for lt don

2008-01-09 Thread Redghost
Oh, that is lovely. Thank god it is thousands of miles away from me. LT would look great in that and could even motor fast with the 4 speed. clay On 9 Jan 2008, at 13:50, Kaleb C. Striplin ((CAT)) wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-1973-

[MBZ] Bill hates Vista

2008-01-09 Thread Redghost
http://tinyurl.com/2amwna I think he said that windows sux. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT:Unified Germany - I thought the communists lost

2008-01-07 Thread Redghost
HE just had winning bid on the old powerbook I had on eBay. I think he is going to put her to work rebuilding laptops and then selling them on craigslist. clay On 7 Jan 2008, at 11:58, Gary Hurst wrote: mcguffey, dude, what else? i also signed her up for a canned program called

Re: [MBZ] OT:Unified Germany - I thought the communists lost

2008-01-07 Thread Redghost
I am not at all sure home schooling is good for most kids. The BiL who lives in the boonies of NC is going to school his kids. Their oldest is seven and has the diction of a three year old. Not sure he has a grasp of basic second grade math or reading either. Then again, I am comparing

Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report

2008-01-07 Thread Redghost
Depends on fuel and how you drive. I was getting 33-36mpg depending on how long I stayed on the highway. Did a cross country at 75-90mph for those results. Around town it gets down to 25mpg on B20. On 7 Jan 2008, at 20:14, OK Don wrote: What fuel mileage does the '95 300D with the 606

[MBZ] Dames need diesels

2008-01-06 Thread Redghost
http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/01/01/transportation-tuesday-chocolate- powered-truck/ looks like there will be more support from women for diesel cars. Love the fuel source -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel

Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-04 Thread Redghost
. On Jan 4, 2008 1:11 AM, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wallyworld has to pay at least $8.07 here in Washington. Looks like there are enough bottom feeders to allow them to do that clay On 3 Jan 2008, at 09:11, John Robbins wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Well back

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Discussion List: coffee is hot, milkshakes are cold, and it's all about profit

2008-01-04 Thread Redghost
A case of cane sugar coke here in Seattle is $25.00. It is in the tall bottles and tastes like heaven. Not even the junk in small glass bottles you get in the touristy south taste half as good though it too cost $1/bottle. clay On 4 Jan 2008, at 10:47, Sunny Letot wrote: Hey, guys,

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot

2008-01-04 Thread Redghost
Oh, this is so much tamer than the discussion we had on the topic over on banned. Yawn clay On 4 Jan 2008, at 11:14, Mitch Haley wrote: dave walton wrote: Uninsured people that show up at the ER hopefully get at least some treatment but pay little or nothing for it. Speak for yourself.

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Redghost
AS long as you have a service provider that has a set top box, cable or satellite you are fine. The provider does the digital to analog conversion clay On 3 Jan 2008, at 07:39, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: So when the change happens next year, what sort of converter box will a

Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-03 Thread Redghost
Wallyworld has to pay at least $8.07 here in Washington. Looks like there are enough bottom feeders to allow them to do that clay On 3 Jan 2008, at 09:11, John Robbins wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Well back then it probably wasnt a whole lot more than min wage, but we did

Re: [MBZ] 85 280SL

2007-12-31 Thread Redghost
The Kubota motor just did not seem to do the project justice clay On 31 Dec 2007, at 05:42, Mitch Haley wrote: Redghost wrote: Ahhh, a Jim Cathey project! Were I able to peel the cash out of the account, I would love to drop a om617 in 617 is kinda heavy. Does anybody know

Re: [MBZ] The dearth of high fidelity...probably more accurate

2007-12-31 Thread Redghost
http://www.murphyauctions.net/westernvideo.html get your new toys here. I have nothing to do with it. Just got the notice and given all the chatter, must be someone who needs to stock up clay On 31 Dec 2007, at 12:16, Mitch Haley wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: I'm pretty happy with the old

Re: [MBZ] OT SR225 (You Gotta Be Kidding ME)

2007-12-31 Thread Redghost
Ah, but all the collectors are now of an age where getting that old iron we tossed is coming into vogue. Wonder if I could make some dork with an old Mac Plus or SE happy with the pair of Seagate 2 gig scsi drives I have? Probably wants the 10 gig I am keeping on the shelf in original

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-30 Thread Redghost
: what speed processor do they have? Redghost wrote: I have a couple of PIII boxes up on CL for $10 each. Right now they are stuck with w2kpro, but you can linux them. fully functional. Just not a mac clay On 29 Dec 2007, at 18:17, Wonko the Sane wrote: That is because I am running

Re: [MBZ] ONDE PASSARÁS A ETERNIDADE?

2007-12-30 Thread Redghost
DUDE, we did not see it until you posted. Must be spam you caught clay On 30 Dec 2007, at 08:38, archer wrote: Just received this from Mercedes Discussion List. Did someone get into the MB server? Gerry --- - Original Message - From: david

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-30 Thread Redghost
old video card may just not be up to the job. On an old mac thats pretty much tough tiddlies. You might be able to find an ATI 9600 Mac version but it'll be $ to the point you might be better off getting a new computer. -Curt Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:46:11 -0800 From: Redghost [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] ok mac heads

2007-12-30 Thread Redghost
Radio shack takes them back and somehow they are made to work and given to battered women to call 911. At my kids school they take them and get $3 per for fund raiser. Might be the good ones are sent overseas and refurb or sold as throw away phone clay On 30 Dec 2007, at 15:50, LarryT

Re: [MBZ] 85 280SL

2007-12-30 Thread Redghost
Ahhh, a Jim Cathey project! Were I able to peel the cash out of the account, I would love to drop a om617 in clay On 30 Dec 2007, at 17:25, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just ran over and took a look at this SL, looks good But I'd have to find/put engine in I guess, probably not worth the

Re: [MBZ] 85 280SL

2007-12-30 Thread Redghost
Hold on! Tony is in Seattle and could just head over to Aurora Auto and find all sorts of repair bits. They will have parts for the SL or whole engines. clay On 30 Dec 2007, at 19:15, Hendrik Fay wrote: I wouldn't put another engine in it, fix the original one and it will be worth

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-29 Thread Redghost
I got one for X-mas. Jury is still out since i am running it on a mac with VGA instead of DVI. Sort of fuzzy. Might be because the video card is low res (16meg( clay On 28 Dec 2007, at 11:36, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:57:34 -0500 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-29 Thread Redghost
It is true that the Apple Macbook Pro is the best computer to run vista. So if Kaleb is looking to upgrade to that OS, he should look at getting a Mac clay On 28 Dec 2007, at 19:25, dave walton wrote: Everything coming out now is Sata. It uses one cable per device so you don't have to

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Redghost
I have a couple of PIII boxes up on CL for $10 each. Right now they are stuck with w2kpro, but you can linux them. fully functional. Just not a mac clay On 29 Dec 2007, at 18:17, Wonko the Sane wrote: That is because I am running an idiot filter on my web and ftp servers. Stupid

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all

2007-12-25 Thread Redghost
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2007/12/toshibas-home-n.html soon we will all glow brightly clay On 25 Dec 2007, at 09:25, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Tue, 25 Dec 2007 08:37:56 -0700 Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It'd be sweet to work there...no high energy steam sailing around

Re: [MBZ] completely OT: Kirby vacuum

2007-12-22 Thread Redghost
It is only a 20 foot hose. It does not really go that far, so most folks will have a few outlets space to allow full coverage. I have two upstairs to hit all the floors. For some reason the floor plan on the main floor is able to suffice with only one port, as does the down stairs.

Re: [MBZ] 96 SL500 225k $6K

2007-12-21 Thread Redghost
Who is the dealer? The photos are driveway not dealer lot, so I am wary of this sort of deal. The price is way too low for a really working car of that vintage, so I expect there is a huge ticking bomb in the engine. SL should hold better value than $6k. Even our e300d is valued over

Re: [MBZ] 96 SL500 225k $6K

2007-12-21 Thread Redghost
2007, at 15:46, OK Don wrote: Dealer listing doesn't necessarily mean an MB dealer - could be someone running a used car business from his driveway via Craig's List. Agreed - it's too low, so either a fire sale, and already gone, or something's WRONG. On Dec 21, 2007 4:15 PM, Redghost [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

2007-12-19 Thread Redghost
I read an article about a fellow who was looking to scrounge up all the spare pennies out there for making a profit. One of those coin gobbling machine companies was selling him the pennies. He would sort out those older than 1981, which are heavy copper, then packed the newer ones for

Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

2007-12-19 Thread Redghost
IIRC there was a large traffic jamming upgrade made to one of our usually clogged highways here in seattle. Took a few days to put down a few miles of copper stuff and buckle up the roadway. A few days latter some person decided to rent a digger machine and remove said copper, causing

Re: [MBZ] Stopping

2007-12-14 Thread Redghost
Somebody decided that it would be cool to insert 1# ball bearings into the street car line for its inaugural run yesterday. That held up the festivities for a bit. clay On 13 Dec 2007, at 20:40, Wonko the Sane wrote: What sort of freaked me out on the wiki -- seeing these trains go by

Re: [MBZ] The List Has Gone Mad

2007-12-14 Thread Redghost
He gave a gmail box and it is full. Now your notes are dead and we need to unsub barry so that our mail does not return clay On 13 Dec 2007, at 20:46, Robert Rentfro wrote: I'm suddenly getting Mail Administrator Mail System Error - Returned Mail emails filling my inbox and they are

Re: [MBZ] Stopping

2007-12-13 Thread Redghost
heck, the city buses do that. Why are you not doing that. Strap a client in the trunk with a few hundred pound bags of sand and a little shovel. clay On 13 Dec 2007, at 20:18, Wonko the Sane wrote: Totally off-subject, I wandered into a wiki about trains today. (My office window

Re: [MBZ] OT: prep a water heater for non-use

2007-12-12 Thread Redghost
Shut the whole thing down, drain it after shutting off water to it, then fill half way, and drain that. Final fill, shut off gas and the breaker to any electronic spark. When you are ready to fire it back up, drain half the tank, fill and crank it back up. This will deal with any sediment

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bumluck and caravan bumper

2007-12-12 Thread Redghost
There has been a significant decrease in the number of hunters in the woods. The young really need to don some warm gear and hit the woods to learn about the real world. Once global warming takes out the electric grid, there will be no more video games for them to play. Could be useful

Re: [MBZ] MB Diesel Powered Grand Cherokee

2007-12-11 Thread Redghost
If you find a pair, I would really like one too. SWMBA is pushing for oldest boy to take drivers ed this summer, which means Gump is going to be his to drive and I will need a ride. clay On 10 Dec 2007, at 18:37, Jim Cathey wrote: oMBZc: were i able to find an early LWB diesel 460

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Redghost
Not sure how, but the neighbor lady has a chrysler car that rid itself of paint. She had the dealer repaint the car in a really ugly green. The original paint lasted about a year, the new paint has been going strong for five years. clay On 11 Dec 2007, at 07:58, Rich Thomas wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: John.. You still around??

2007-12-08 Thread Redghost
What in creation is W doing chatting up Raul Castro? clay On 7 Dec 2007, at 20:16, Chuck Landenberger wrote: Don, Let's try this. Again. This ain't a political statement... Just Johnny B with a friend of his.. Chuck, -- next part

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Christmas Fund

2007-12-08 Thread Redghost
Gump has an intermittent security feature so that one can remove the key from the ignition, lock up and wander away for a quick meal. At least I thought it was a feature, until one day it refused to allow me to take my keys and walk off. clay On 8 Dec 2007, at 07:27, Jim Cathey wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids

2007-12-07 Thread Redghost
Ok, Shut up and just allow us to do something for somebody we all like on this list. We feel like crap for not being able to do anything of personal virtue about Marshall, it pains us that Regina has suffered a huge loss, and this is our way of doing something, no matter how small. When

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-07 Thread Redghost
I think it is getting too cold for the electrons to flow and your need to create a siphon so that there is better flow. Get a large wire, maybe 0 gauge and hang it down further. The old cars like Gump just have the yank on it to glow knob. Requires some subjective calculations to

Re: [MBZ] Pacific NW Gets Battered By Storms

2007-12-05 Thread Redghost
, 2007 7:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Pacific NW Gets Battered By Storms I always found that my 115 cars were prety good at fording flooded roads, plus the rusted through floor boards let the water OUT. On Dec 4, 2007 5:27 PM, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did

Re: [MBZ] Pacific NW Gets Battered By Storms

2007-12-05 Thread Redghost
Of Redghost Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 7:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Pacific NW Gets Battered By Storms Problem with Gump is that she is still in possession of a solid floor. Trunk was rusted through, so I had BiL help weld a new 16 gauge sheet in and uses bed

Re: [MBZ] Pacific NW Gets Battered By Storms

2007-12-04 Thread Redghost
Did not use Gump for much yesterday other than early morning school drop off, then used the AWD van to get through the rain and wind. Gump has really weak wipers, inefficient defog, and I did not relish finding out how well she could ford the impromptu lakes that spawned in the middle of

Re: [MBZ] Pacific NW Gets Battered By Storms

2007-12-04 Thread Redghost
- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 4:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Pacific NW Gets Battered By Storms Did not use Gump for much yesterday other than early morning school drop off, then used the AWD van to get through the rain

Re: [MBZ] Pacific NW Gets Battered By Storms

2007-12-03 Thread Redghost
IT is a mess, but I live in town, so minimal damage as yet. Spent the day wandering the neighborhood clearing storm drains so the rivers of water would go to the largest body of water nearby instead of basements. The storm, or at least the low is heading east and should be making the

Re: [MBZ] Pacific NW Gets Battered By Storms

2007-12-03 Thread Redghost
There is some warm wet air around you waiting for this nice cold low pressure front? clay On 3 Dec 2007, at 18:36, Wonko the Sane wrote: That is scheduled to visit Iowa on Wednesday. On Dec 3, 2007 8:17 PM, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hope all you guys in the Northwest are

Re: [MBZ] German cat names [was: Re: Oil puzzlement]

2007-12-03 Thread Redghost
Are you sure you are not cone head? clay On 3 Dec 2007, at 13:35, andrew strasfogel wrote: Sorry for the overly obscure reference. In college my nickname was pigeon or street bird (strasse vogel, auf Deutsch). Strasfogel is a Polish variant of the German. The only other extant

Re: [MBZ] Winter Weather

2007-12-02 Thread Redghost
There are warm values, and Marshall was able to spout them, but told one to do them cold for best results. clay On 2 Dec 2007, at 18:31, Allan Streib wrote: No they are set cold. As in, bring the car into the garage the night before, and do the adjustment the next day. Just the heat from

Re: [MBZ] OT, HD again, has anybody ever jewed down a big box store?

2007-12-02 Thread Redghost
What can you do for me on a Sharp Aquos 52 92u? clay On 2 Dec 2007, at 18:41, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: being an a/v retailerthe margins are NOT huge !? home audio gear has about 30-40% profit margin, video is 20-25% wanna buy something? thanks, alan audio video designs, cc,tx 361?

Re: [MBZ] When it rains it pours

2007-12-01 Thread Redghost
Not to be a jerk, but I am sure that the thought of putting the poor kids to work in the back yard pulling parts passed through the mind of more than just Wonko. I thought it and then thought better of posting, since I do not know Regina well enough to crack remarks like that with

Re: [MBZ] OT, HDTV again

2007-12-01 Thread Redghost
Go with the upconverter for now, unless you are going to invest a bunch of cash or change over to somebody that rents HD DVD. The crap that Wally world sells is not known to handle regular DVD upconversion at all well. You will get ok signal on the upconverters as long as you use

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread Redghost
For that price, I think I will just scrounge an old w123 and a w107 and do the work in the garage. Even retail prices from Performance parts would leave a huge profit to be made. With parts from Rusty, I could have to pay folks to take it off my hands clay wonder how the 617 got shoe

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread Redghost
might be a 602 or 621 On 29 Nov 2007, at 08:59, Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Well OK Don has always wanted to do that. Too bad no pics of engine. I second that. Is it a 617, which supposedly won't fit under the hood unless you drop the mounts (and endange the oil

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Marshall died

2007-11-29 Thread Redghost
We could compile all his posting and edit them into book form. Proceeds could be used to set up a scholarship for diesel benz mechanics. Or donate funds to some sort of musical thing. Maybe LT Don and Luther can figure out what. clay On 29 Nov 2007, at 11:37, Loren Faeth wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 1982 Mercedes 407 truck on Portland CL

2007-11-29 Thread Redghost
Our agencies have that same requirement. Seems premature for the German trucks, but my BiL works on the emergency rigs for a few municipalities and according to him, the rigs are put out to pasture at a good time. By then, the amount of work needed to keep them on the road far exceeds

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread Redghost
The seller could say anything, since he believes the car is worth $36k. he is obviously mental clay On 29 Nov 2007, at 14:18, Mitch Haley wrote: Redghost wrote: might be a 602 or 621 I thought he said 3.0 litre diesel Mitch. ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Marshall

2007-11-29 Thread Redghost
Whoever is in charge of the archives should scour them for Marshall postings. I understand that Chuck L. is interested in having all those lists that the good Diesel Doktor belonged to find his vast knowledge, and have it consolidated into a DVD or such. Proceeds of the sale of which

Re: [MBZ] OT, fluid in a TV?

2007-11-28 Thread Redghost
The rear projector large screen HDTV are a good investment. There was a time when you had to recharge the plasma on a plasma TV, but I suspect you have dust, an old lamp, and some misalignment of the picture after 8 years. Could need that board, but why bother? I can fetch the large

Re: [MBZ] OT, fluid in a TV?

2007-11-28 Thread Redghost
That gets really pricey though. A good projector is $3k and a screen another $1k clay On 27 Nov 2007, at 11:34, John Robbins wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Im probably going to be looking for somthing in the 60 or so range since that is what my old TV is. If it is in a

Re: [MBZ] OT, fluid in a TV?

2007-11-28 Thread Redghost
We are researching 65 FPD, so have a stack of electronics mags and CR. Best bets are the Sony, samsung and mitsubishi. Panasonic is fine as well, just not up to the quality of the others. On another note, CR hates benz. All the reviewed cars are low reliability and on the do not purchase

Re: [MBZ] OT, fluid in a TV?

2007-11-28 Thread Redghost
. The Samsung (at least in the 32, and 46 versions I've seen) is vastly superior. Oh its cheaper (sometimes considerably) too. -Curt Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:14:56 -0800 From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, fluid in a TV? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT, fluid in a TV?

2007-11-28 Thread Redghost
The other issue is the digital to analog to digital that gets wonky when you watch a DVD. Maybe we just have to muddle through until 2009 when it all goes digital and our TV is old tech, over priced and we can pay half for twice the TV. I keep trying to tell SWMBA to just hold on and

[MBZ] K'leb or Cathey

2007-11-24 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/484886143.html $200 for a stack of old cars! Would do it myself, but I like living in a warm house for the coming winter, and SWMBA would cast me out with the farm animals -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL -

Re: [MBZ] 1972 W114 with 300D engine

2007-11-16 Thread Redghost
I am wondering why he is so proud of getting to 65mph. Gump likes to go near that, but much prefers 70-75 for cruising and topping out for a few minutes at 85mph. Would the transmission be the limiting factor? I would assume a 75 300D was able to do better than 85, so why would this car

Re: [MBZ] picked up the german shepherd dog tonight

2007-11-16 Thread Redghost
There is a pecking order Gary! Watching chickens figure out who is going to be where on the pecking pole is not the same as dogs though. A dog is part of the family, not the same with chickens who have a flock mentality and the alpha human is the rooster, so no quibbles. Your original

[MBZ] Mike Rowe BioD

2007-11-16 Thread Redghost
http://tinyurl.com/2t3g7x For those considering Dr. Dan's reactor. Or maybe you just want to have a better idea how it gets made. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] famous dave's bbq

2007-11-14 Thread Redghost
I would have to say about 300 miles. That and less smoke and heat on the St. Louis. clay On 13 Nov 2007, at 13:33, Gary Hurst wrote: i have no idea what differentiates a st louis rib from a kansas city rib. the ribs i had were large, meaty with a nicely spicy wet sauce. On Nov 13,

Re: [MBZ] Discount Tire

2007-11-08 Thread Redghost
and other stuff, so kept it with the new tie rods. It has been great for two years so far, and compared to before I am really happy. Stays straight ahead instead of wandering like a drunk. clay On 7 Nov 2007, at 18:09, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Nov 7, 2007 4:18 PM, Redghost [EMAIL

[MBZ] Buehler, Buehler, Buehler, Anybody?

2007-11-08 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/473075003.html I think I busted a vein or something. I would gladly trade Gump in for her -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___

Re: [MBZ] Discount Tire

2007-11-07 Thread Redghost
Schwab is everywhere around here clay On 6 Nov 2007, at 11:25, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On 11/6/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You mean they repair tires that they did not sell you or warantee? Les Schwab Tires (an Oregon chain) does this too.I know they have some stores in

Re: [MBZ] Discount Tire

2007-11-07 Thread Redghost
learns how to work on the car he will be driving. clay On 7 Nov 2007, at 14:06, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Nov 7, 2007 1:35 PM, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Schwab is everywhere around here Well, that's where Brian ought to go then. I've always had flats fixed there for free and have

[MBZ] Looking at a Red 1958 Porsche

2007-11-03 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/466175208.html SWMBA said that I could consider getting some older german iron to add to the stable. I just am not sure where I would drive it. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a

[MBZ] Kraly Wants a 220D

2007-11-03 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/car/463588506.html Not sure how inexpensive it is, but may work -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] 87 TD - Buy or dump?

2007-11-03 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/463257214.html Looked at it and the fellow has been hard on her. interior is scruffy, but almost everything inside works. Has #14 head, new head gasket, because he holed the radiator and drove in carefully to town from the wilds. Claims to have not

Re: [MBZ] Looking at a Red 1958 Porsche

2007-11-03 Thread Redghost
At least in town, once I got out of town though, i would have trouble obeying the speed limit. clay On 3 Nov 2007, at 16:12, Jim Cathey wrote: I just am not sure where I would drive it. It should be entirely comfortable on I5 or I405, most of the time. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 87 TD - Buy or dump?

2007-11-03 Thread Redghost
He is really flexible on price. Has both a new baby (11 days) and a new car (TDI) , worried wife. Might be able to get it low enough to make it worth doing some repair work clay On 3 Nov 2007, at 17:01, Jim Cathey wrote: Has #14 head, new head gasket, because he holed the radiator and

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes on TV

2007-11-03 Thread Redghost
I was not sure exactly which model, but did lust after it. On Pushing Daisies the car is an old sedan of that series. Looks like classic Benz are hot now clay On 3 Nov 2007, at 17:06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know if anyone had figured this out, but the tv show Moonlight

Re: [MBZ] 87 TD - Buy or dump?

2007-11-03 Thread Redghost
highway cruiser/load lugger, I got a 201 but just need to find a T :-) Anyway, your money, your decision. Lastly you do know that the two way sunroofs are notorious for repair costs. Redghost wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/463257214.html Looked at it and the fellow has been

Re: [MBZ] 87 TD - Buy or dump?

2007-11-03 Thread Redghost
This TD is a sorting out car. SWMBA does want a more together version of the car, but I know it too will have issues that need addressing even if it looks much better. All the little niggling things like switches and stuff on either TD will need attention unless the PO was really anal

Re: [MBZ] Am I seeing TVs in front seats of cars?

2007-11-01 Thread Redghost
Last time I checked, the electronic stuff was very illegal in the front cabin, as a driver distraction. That does not mean anything though, since it is also against the law to use a handheld cell phone while driving. Seen state troopers yapping on their phones at 65mph, not even

Re: [MBZ] OT things you notice on a bicycle

2007-11-01 Thread Redghost
There was a lister, young fellow, who recently lost his wife to a horrid bike accident. Not interested in having another lister lose a wife that way, so make her be careful and do not try to play chicken with a car. Sort of like the bumper sticker about messing with dragons. -- Do not

Re: [MBZ] Am I seeing TVs in front seats of cars?

2007-11-01 Thread Redghost
Those were the good days! I remember having to scramble to the back as fast as possible when dad would try to come over the front seat to inflict calming and mom would have to grab the wheel at 75mph. Better than any E ticket ride clay On 1 Nov 2007, at 12:42, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Am I seeing TVs in front seats of cars?

2007-11-01 Thread Redghost
On the drive from WA to VA/D.C. my oldest was my co-pilot and all we had was the CD player and window to keep us entertained. Just to two of us and he was horrible at reading a map, so we got lost when it really counted. But each day we had planned at least one thing to visit in that

Re: [MBZ] OT, TV's

2007-10-27 Thread Redghost
Costco is selling some of the higher rated low price HDTV sets. Both the Olevia and Vizio brands have had good reviews over the past year. clay On 26 Oct 2007, at 13:27, LarryT wrote: Rich - Excellent info! You write: stores they have all the controls cranked to max Hmmm... I was

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-27 Thread Redghost
Not a clay, was one of the more generic east coast names, a john, paul, bill sort of name. clay On 27 Oct 2007, at 07:26, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yea, he was from PA, but I cant remember his name. What it Clay something, Clay last name B something I think? Mitch Haley wrote: Redghost

[MBZ] cheap Adenauer

2007-10-26 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/460838117.html $1k -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] U-pull haul

2007-10-26 Thread Redghost
though not Benz, the bmw tool kits have the same crank type wrench. I have one as a spare for Gump, and carry another in the tool box for finding more lug bolts clay On 23 Oct 2007, at 18:23, Jim Cathey wrote: And then I found a 114 220D. That'd be a 115. I am in the market for a lug

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL

2007-10-26 Thread Redghost
clear shoe goo should do the trick, but you need to keep the SL in a heated garage to allow the goo to cure well enough. clay On 23 Oct 2007, at 19:02, Jim Cathey wrote: It promised to be a beautiful day, so I put the top down. It was still pretty chilly, and as I was pushing the top

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-26 Thread Redghost
There was that one gank from out in CA who made excessive mention of horrid things directed at Kaleb's pretty bride. I think she tore the dork a new one and the boy was banned from banned or something. clay Gabriel somesuch On 25 Oct 2007, at 07:59, Mitch Haley wrote: Rick Knoble wrote:

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge Kaleb C. Striplin

2007-10-26 Thread Redghost
Gabe made negative comment aimed at Regina. She took issue and it sort of exploded from there. Many harsh words exchanged. Some came to her gallant rescue, though I could not see a need to do more than duck and cover from her draconian response to Gabe. clay On 25 Oct 2007, at 18:24,

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge/Henifay/Robb

2007-10-26 Thread Redghost
Edward, I suspect the question did not fall on deaf ears, but may have been passed over by a few long time listers as did we not just discuss this? I know that I tend to zone on items that seem to dredge up topics that have been brought up once every six months and tend to get full

Re: [MBZ] OT, TV's

2007-10-26 Thread Redghost
Best picture is usually CRT, but limited to under 37 inches. Projection screens have washed out colors and limited field of vision issues. LCD, Plasma and OLED have a bunch of issues depending on what is the weakness you are willing to overlook. All are fine as long as you match it to

Re: [MBZ] OT, TV's

2007-10-26 Thread Redghost
As long as you do not intend to use the fireplace, it could be a great place. Once you light that fire though, you are placing a huge heat stress on the TV. Really bad for artwork above a fireplace mantle as well. clay On 26 Oct 2007, at 12:21, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: I have a

Re: [MBZ] OT, TV's

2007-10-26 Thread Redghost
For real fun, I am waiting for the LCD projectors to get up to speed. This will allow you to project a 300 image on a wall. If you are going to do the over fireplace thing, you can get a reflective screen hung there and project onto it from across the room. Ambient lighting will reduce

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Redghost
Up and stiff as a board. Love and promote rusty every chance I get clay On 19 Oct 2007, at 11:31, Wonko the Sane wrote: Everyone happy with BuyMBParts raise his/her hand. (Mine is up.) On 10/19/07, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glenn, it has been so long that I really don't

Re: [MBZ] OT: non US license plate

2007-10-19 Thread Redghost
Great little work vehicle when needed. All wheel drive previa no supercharge. Used extensively for all remodel work done on the castle in the past decade. Child hauler for field trips as well as camping or hunting. The BioD helps thicken the blood and does seem to clean the injectors a

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Redghost
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 1:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Up and stiff as a board. Love rusty every chance I get clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http

Re: [MBZ] OT: non US license plate

2007-10-18 Thread Redghost
I run B100 in my vergasser toyota van. Half gallon every so often. It likes it. clay On 18 Oct 2007, at 14:21, Ed Booher wrote: On 10/18/07, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For some reason this reminds me of the Subaru (necessarily gas-powered, of course) I saw the other day

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