Re: [MBZ] OT In the path of the eclipse

2017-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
The moon REVOLVES about the earth (and the earth REVOLVES about the sun), the moon and earth ROTATE about their axes (and the moon is rotation-locked to the earth so it always presents the same face to the earth). And actually earth rotation speed is about 1000mph (24 hours, 24000mi

Re: [MBZ] OT Sorta speaking of politics and energy

2017-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Except when you have a Public Service Commission that is also wrapped up in the politicians, and the other oversight organs that are controlled by the politicians. That is what happened here, the corruptocrats passed a law called the Base Load Review Act that basically put all risk on the

Re: [MBZ] Klebmobile

2017-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Shifter bushings? Does that car have them similar to the 126s? Would the tranny be trashed or is it something simple? --R On 8/22/17 1:25 PM, Daniel Penoff via Mercedes wrote: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6275160142.html No, I don’t need any project cars, thank you. -D

[MBZ] I identify with this guy, and so do you

2017-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQy0B3jsi78 --R ___ 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

[MBZ] This is probably a reasonable price

2017-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-mercedes-560-sl/6272920680.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Sorta speaking of politics and energy

2017-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
wrote: I'm betting the path of least resistance will allow the utility write off the losses as a tax credit we will all subsidize. On Tue, Aug 22, 2017 at 9:37 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: A week or two ago the local p

Re: [MBZ] '98 Porsche Boxster 5 speed on BAT

2017-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
yesterday when I was driving back from Clumya there were some massive backups on I-26, sometimes this is normal. Anyway, at one point there was a Boxster off in the ditch sideways and astraddle on the right side of the road, launched fairly far off the road. I was wondering how he managed to

[MBZ] OT Sorta speaking of politics and energy

2017-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
A week or two ago the local power utility SCANA in partnership with the state-owned utility Santee-Cooper decided to abandon a nuke power plant project that they have sunk like $8bil into. Rampant mismanagement, the contractors have gone bankrupt, would take another $8-10bil to finish. This

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

2017-08-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Here is an article about it too, it mentions a movie that I guess is what I saw, Men of Courage http://hotair.com/archives/2017/08/20/indianapolis-wreckage-found-paul-allen/ -R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Radiator fun

2017-08-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
by contractors, not FedEx employees. Contractors "lease" routes from FedEx for ground deliveries, much like one would have a franchise for Dunkin Donuts. -D On Aug 20, 2017, at 11:04 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I ordered a coupla things from Newegg

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

2017-08-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
was missing or it had gone down. It went down in an extremely short time, like 12 minutes, which prevented the crew from sending a distress signal. -D On Aug 20, 2017, at 11:12 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I think I saw something on TV about t

Re: [MBZ] OT wreckage of USS Indianapolis found

2017-08-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I think I saw something on TV about the USS Indianapolis event a few months ago, or maybe some documentary on the Flix or something. Seems like I recall a massive messup due to radio silence or something, and HQ not wanting to dispatch search and recovery assets to the location. --R On

Re: [MBZ] Radiator fun

2017-08-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I ordered a coupla things from Newegg a week or so ago, one item showed up in a coupla days, Fedex. I started getting calls from Fedex Ground that the driver couldn't find the address for the other one, just an external case for a hard drive, hardly a massive item. I talked to a guy and

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q 10

2017-08-19 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Speaking of HS reunions, next weekend is mine in Ft Wayne Indiana, I'm going to be driving up there then back through Western KY to see my dad. I don't think there are any listbenzers on the route or I would stop by and mooch something off y'all. --R On 8/19/17 1:16 PM, MG via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] I own a ML350

2017-08-19 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
its a 2012 so maybe things got more complex as the builds went on. Sounds like you got a much easier job of it. Report as to how it all works out! --R On 8/19/17 1:02 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: What year is your ML? W163 or W164? My 2003 is just like in the etrailer videos, take

Re: [MBZ] 1982 Mercedes SLR

2017-08-19 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
. So your first problem is finding somebody that Copart will allow to bid on it who is willing to bid on it for you. Alabama used to be a famous haven for making new titles for cars, but I think they're starting to do something about that... Mitch. On August 19, 2017 at 12:11 PM Rich Thomas via

Re: [MBZ] I own a ML350

2017-08-19 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You have to be careful on the MLs putting on a tow hitch if you are actually going to tow something. Hooking into the lights will cause all sorts of mayhem with the light nanny, and the ABS and stability nannies will go bonkers pulling a load. To actually retrofit a proper tow system costs

Re: [MBZ] 1982 Mercedes SLR

2017-08-19 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
that is sad. I wonder if it could get titled in some other state --R On 8/19/17 11:22 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: SL500R, read it and weep: "CO - BILL OF SALE-PARTS ONLY" - This means it can only be sold to a licensed salvage yard or recycling facility and can never be titled for

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q 10

2017-08-19 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Or PVD --R On 8/19/17 10:53 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: From your place it’s probably cheapest to fly into Manchester, NH. It’s a second tier airport that Southwest uses to service the Boston area and it’s really nice and easy to get around in. Far more enjoyable than Logan. -D

[MBZ] kings chariot -- a little spendy but nice

2017-08-19 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/gorgeous-low-mile-bluetec/6267924663.html -R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Still smoking bath salts and trying to sell grandpa's SD

2017-08-19 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-mercedes-300-sd-turbo/6268314169.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 1982 Mercedes SLR

2017-08-19 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1982-mercedes-slr/6269855652.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Pahtz, 97 Mercedes E300 diesel parts car

2017-08-19 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Seems like a good deal --R On 8/18/17 7:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Darn I could sure use that. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 18, 2017, at 5:32 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: Not! etc. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred.

Re: [MBZ] Anyone need to sell an OM617.910?

2017-08-18 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
It would probably be worth more to someone who needed the wagon bits engine? That is, of course, once I get it knackered... --R On 8/17/17 4:55 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2867866-new-benzworld-looking-om617-910-a.html

Re: [MBZ] nice car, but Paint-Huffer price

2017-08-18 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
two many things to list but that price could be realistic if he promotes it properly. The wheels are a detriment though. --R On 8/17/17 4:22 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-super-clean-mercedes-500/6267941404.html Don Snook

Re: [MBZ] Tires Updated again

2017-08-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Isn't the issue with these million-mile tires that they are a really hard compound and not too good in the wet? --R On 8/17/17 1:48 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: I bought grand daughter Defenders for her Honda Accord several years ago and she's still driving on them; no problems. How

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

2017-08-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
So Max and I went to look at this car. Good: Interior pretty nice, some of the wood was coming loose Original Becker radio, works Dash good Everything appears to be there New battery Started right up but idling very fast, maybe a missing return spring or something, shut off fine so vac OK Body

[MBZ] I think I need this

2017-08-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
But I'm not entirely sure why https://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/the-top-speed-of-a-mercedes-unimogs-super-crawler-gear-1797869370 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb D'Orlando?

2017-08-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
the price is non-negotiable --R On 8/17/17 12:32 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/1984-mercedes-benz-300sd/6267382985.html Four Mercedes for the price of one, _or_ buy my rusty junk cars! ___

Re: [MBZ] Seems nice and a decent deal

2017-08-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Respray? But I like the color, and it is a coupe. --R On 8/16/17 9:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1986 Mercedes https://carbondale.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-mercedes/6245993153.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iApp Android: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-App

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

2017-08-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
10:43 AM, WILTON via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Maybe, I should rush to get it, have it detailed (weekend with Don?) and get the $50 k. cough, cough, choke, gag, wheeze Wilt ----- Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: <merc

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

2017-08-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
So I just called the realtor Candace or whatever she is. "How do you see selling this thing, do you have a price on it or what?" "Well we'll be taking offers so come by and see what you think" "Do you have some idea of what you're looking for on it?" "I'm thinking $4000 or $5000 would be

Re: [MBZ] This W126 still shouts excude power and sophistication, and was known to be driven by sinisterly powerful characters at vintage films.

2017-08-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
But it still shouts excude power and sophistication, and was known to be driven by sinisterly powerful characters at vintage films That right there at least doubles the value --R On 8/16/17 12:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:31:07 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes

[MBZ] This W126 still shouts excude power and sophistication, and was known to be driven by sinisterly powerful characters at vintage films.

2017-08-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1990-mercedes-benz-420-sel/6266132882.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Kid tears up the car yet again

2017-08-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
He could have aspired to be Secretary of State http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2717030/Cruising-crisis-John-Kerry-photographed-GIRLS-bike-Nantucket-Middle-East-descends-chaos.html At Jetties Beach on Nantucket, just down the road from his harbor-front house --R On 8/16/17 8:40 AM,

Re: [MBZ] After an all night meth bender I figure it's worth more on Wall Street

2017-08-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
looks nice but not $6k nice --R On 8/15/17 8:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 E 2.8 http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/1992-mercedes-benz/6264998578.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iApp Android: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-App

Re: [MBZ] OT cpap machines

2017-08-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Other than that, life was good --R On 8/15/17 3:38 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Tin man inquires: ‎how was apnea managed 50 years ago or >200 years ago? Premature heart failure and death, preceded by chronic tiredness, poor judgement, and general unhealthyness. Rick

[MBZ] Estate 79 CD

2017-08-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
http://sable.secureserver.net/c/43569?id=151954.376.1.2e23378200cfdb782768328bf07e6193 Max and I might have to go take a look at this thing. Anyone interested? The agent probably has some totally unrealistic expectation on it. --R ___

Re: [MBZ] Rolling, Rolling, Rolling.....

2017-08-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
good job. post pics. --R On 8/15/17 1:05 AM, redghost--- via Mercedes wrote: The OM617 had been sitting on the hoist, blocking my garage door for the past week. I had tried to use a garbage harbour fright dolly, but it just shattered when the engine was lowered on to it. I made my own out

Re: [MBZ] E320 Stuck in First Gear

2017-08-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
And it goes to 330, so there's that aspect to consider too --R On 8/12/17 7:07 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 12 Aug 2017 18:47:34 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: So is the “stuck in first gear” issue a conductor plate problem? I haven’t dealt with the

Re: [MBZ] Saturday Stuff

2017-08-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
They guy you bought the S430 from! He was a nationally-ranked tennis player in college, had a full ride to Univ Hawaii. Playing all these years really beat up his hips, pretty much wore them out. He never let it slow him down much (at least his intent) but the pain got to be too much so he

Re: [MBZ] Saturday Stuff

2017-08-12 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
GUNS OMG!!! Whoa Larry sounds like warranty repair time, or some JBWeld in that bone... My FIL had a similar problem with a new hip, ended up having to get it done again (this was #2 so it had to be replaced after replacing #1). My buddy is leaving next Saturday to start a Portland (OR)

[MBZ] OT Attaboy

2017-08-12 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I have this little lawn tractor mower I got from the PO of our property, 9 years ago. I have done nothing to it but change the battery a coupla times. Put new belts (mower and drive) on it to get the mower running again (the belts are somewhat problematic but it is what it is). Ran fine

Re: [MBZ] I have come to the conclusion BAT buyers are morons with more money than sense.

2017-08-12 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
money laundering --R On 8/11/17 8:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mercedes-benz-300e/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto discounts?

2017-08-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
just google rock auto discount code, it was 5% --R On 8/10/17 11:45 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 10 Aug 2017 12:16:01 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I found a 5% code for RockAuto but don't see anywhere on the checkout/payment page to apply it

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1979 Mercedes Benz diesel

2017-08-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
CL post wins --R On 8/10/17 9:23 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: Nachtmare anyone? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 10 August 2017 21:16 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1979 Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Bonanza

2017-08-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
What did Mrs. BQ win? --R On 8/10/17 5:00 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: How’s about the National Lampoon Radio Hour? “For $25,000, name three famous Mickeys.” (obviously stoned contestant) “Uh, Mickey Mantle” “That’s one famous Mickey” “Uh, Mickey Mouse.” “Yes, that two famous

Re: [MBZ] NOT Bonanza

2017-08-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
All this back and forth about entertainment reminded me of a podcast series some of y'all might like, esp those who are knowledgeable about the Northeast. It's called "Crime Town" and is about Providence RI and Buddy Cianci who was the mayor for years then went to prison. He was a character,

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto discounts?

2017-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
ah OK that worked, $10. --R On 8/10/17 12:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: You put it where is says how did you hear about us Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2017, at 10:59 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I found a 5% code for RockAuto but don

[MBZ] Rock Auto discounts?

2017-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I found a 5% code for RockAuto but don't see anywhere on the checkout/payment page to apply it? Any suggestions as to why I am missing it? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Bonanza

2017-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I have the full series of MP and The Prisoner on DVD, I should put them on a HD and could share them (for evaluation purposes only). --R On 8/10/17 11:44 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: Kaleb wrote: "Yep. I am quite familiar with all the welk performers. Perry Mason and Matlock were

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
and a tractor and outfit it and make a space for a car or two and toys and be completely mobile. Musings... --R On 8/9/17 2:07 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 9 Aug 2017 12:58:45 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: So then I was driving home and was sittin

Re: [MBZ] Nothing more expensive than a cheap mercedes

2017-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
See, that is what I would buy to transplant the guts into some old 190 and turn it into a screaming hot rod. --R On 8/9/17 5:35 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: This went for a hammer price of $2900 today (not absolute auction, insurance company may refuse high bid), plus there's about

Re: [MBZ] Bonanza

2017-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Tank you boyza! I catch it on Saturday evenings occasionally when Martha is not on. I remember my parents would watch it and I thought it was really square. Now here I am... Welk really was a very interesting guy though, apparently a very caring and fatherly guy for all the people on his

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Yeah I guess that is it. But more of the idea that I could build one at someplace with a shop space, then move it somewhere onto some land. Or buy some land, put up a nice metal building for a shop, then build it from that, out of the Or sell it, or something, I don't know. These are just

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Yeah we need pics on that thing. Pics of your whole setup so we can all drool on our keyboards. --R On 8/9/17 1:16 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Thanks for asking. been busy building out the workshop at the Ranch.. 120'X70'X14' eve height... once it's up... will attack the build full

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
gh cube dry van.. it uses 19.5 semi tires [sort of special], is 8'6" wide, and inside height is 9" ft. Make that work? Perhaps a couple of "HGE" slide outs? The HOA will bitch if you park it in your driveway... I'm sure... ;)) On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 9:58 AM, Rich Thomas v

[MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I have been sorta intrigued by these tiny houses that are becoming popular. Most of them seem to be built on like a 16ft utility trailer so they can be moved around to a semi-permanent location. While some of them are pretty nice, it kinda makes me wonder why not just buy a travel trailer or

Re: [MBZ] 200,000 miles per year!

2017-08-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I wonder what that guy's @$$ is like spending 200kmi/yr in a car seat. YOW! --R On 8/9/17 11:25 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: This is a fascinating story! It is a story about a guy who is a pharmacy/medical courier. He drives 200,000 miles per year for his job. He had a 2011

[MBZ] MB Canada apparently screwed this guy bad, for reasons unclear

2017-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://mbworld.org/articles/2018-amg-c63-s-cant-drive Not sure what the deal is with "regulated" but apparently it isn't. Caution bad words! --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] See How Much Horsepower A 400, 000-Mile Mercedes AMG Really Has Left

2017-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://jalopnik.com/see-how-much-horsepower-a-400-000-mile-mercedes-amg-rea-1797606825 Lot of good comments --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: This'll get Curt to the cabin...

2017-08-07 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Looks like they missed a digit --R On 8/7/17 8:47 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: ...unless the ground is soft and muddy... Only 18kmi, buy it now for $8k: https://www.edgepipeline.com/MVC/Site/VehDet#drill=event=32706020

[MBZ] What's the best oil?

2017-08-06 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://thegarage.jalopnik.com/why-expensive-oil-is-a-waste-of-money-1797241527 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT making a Porch

2017-08-06 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/08/06/take-a-sneak-peak-at-the-assembly-process-of-the-porsche-911-turbo-s-exclusive-series/ --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] The James Island Kleb

2017-08-05 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I should get to know this guy https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/83-mercedes-diesel/6250388580.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] just send of pic of what your trading but roughly 200000 miles needs new odometer in process of getting it fixed

2017-08-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
CL Photog of the weak https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/trade-obo-mercedes-e320/6243216133.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] wow

2017-08-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Wasn't this like a $100k car new? Not sure I'd want to have to work on it, but it could be fun for awhile, shred some tars. https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1993-mercedes-benz-sl600/6247476429.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] Poos can smoke some dope and buy this

2017-08-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1971-mercedes-280-se-just-90k/6223857231.html --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Nice BAT Article

2017-08-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Here's one looks fairly nice. The middle one in the BAT pic is green like the daughter unit's car (but her's was "special order" one-tone green which I kinda like better). https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1995-mercedes-e320-one-owner/6242755532.html --R On 8/4/17 9:20 AM, Meade

[MBZ] like I said it's been serviced when it was suppose to be serviced

2017-08-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-benz-e350/6247416349.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] buggeredbenzmail got buggered

2017-08-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
for some reason not clear Thunderbird stopped liking this account this morning. I deleted it and am in the process of restoring it, so will see what happens. --Floyd temporarily using Rich's account ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] cold starting your dizzel

2017-01-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
There was a picture in there of a MB cold start manual for your dizzel. Looks like it got stripped but the msg came through. Weird. On 1/9/17 10:04 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Crackhead of the day

2016-10-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Crack dealer --R (sent from my miniPad) On Oct 30, 2016, at 1:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Mercedes Benz SD 300 CLASSIC 1982 http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5853381372.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android:

Re: [MBZ] AC Leak

2016-10-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I need to do that on my truck. Are there actual sets you can get of the various orings needed? Or just for Benz? --R (sent from my miniPad) On Oct 30, 2016, at 12:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Got my leak detector the other day, just went out and put enough

Re: [MBZ] A car for poos

2016-10-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
That would be an ok deal if the switch is not too buggered --R (sent from my miniPad) On Oct 30, 2016, at 1:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 97 S320 Mercedes http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5850440114.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS:

Re: [MBZ] Hmmm this might be worth messing with

2016-10-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Same ext color as one of mine but that interior looks "burgundy" or maybe "Pinot noir." The door ding would be an issue to check out. $750? --R (sent from my miniPad) On Oct 30, 2016, at 1:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: For sale 1985 mercedes 300 SD

Re: [MBZ] She needs to join the group...

2016-10-28 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You should find a Pontiac Aztek --R Sent from iPhone > On Oct 28, 2016, at 1:29 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I like ugly cars; would have bought a Nissan Cube instead of a Prius if the > MPG had been better. IMO it is the ugliest car sold in America during

Re: [MBZ] New Benz pickup proto

2016-10-27 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Yeah I saw it a coupla days ago too but sorta glossed over it because I thought it was pretty ugly. Though the off-roader version looks a little less like a mall cruiser. --R Sent from iPhone > On Oct 27, 2016, at 11:25 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >

[MBZ] OT T8 LED bubs recall

2016-10-10 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
104k Cree LED T8 replacement lamps sold at Home Depot and Amazon.com from 9/15-5/16 including lamps that were provided as free replacements for a previous recall in June 2015 and new lamps. Can overheat and melt and cause your gentleman's equipment to fail. 48" BT848. Ok I made up that last

[MBZ] OT generator ??

2016-10-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I got my generator running this afternoon. It was totally cruddy I had to clean all kinds of jelly from the carb. Fired up on first pull after that. I know Anyway the thing has always had this tendency to run maybe 45min or an hour then just shut off. It's been doing that today too. Give

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
> What's the latest track? >>> >>> On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 9:52 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Is your DSL / AT Uverse still working, or are you on cell phone >> comms >>>> now? >&

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
MIT student, I forget what his field of study was. So it is quite possible he had some sort of derangement. I'm pretty sure he was off the scale intelligent but he was of the kind who was barely functional in society. There was a phrase used on guys like that (there were some girls too), "no

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Electric co shut off pwr around 5, took the substation across the road offline to minimize damage should it get tidal surge. They shut off Kiawah and Seabrook a bit earlier. Those 2 are barrier islands and might get some significant over wash. I'm not sure of elevation on the substation but it

Re: [MBZ] Sellout

2016-10-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Maybe he retired to his new beach house. Or lake house, whichever. Life is tough being a socialista, he needs his rest in another house. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Oct 4, 2016, at 10:36 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Sellout Bernie was supposed to be around

Re: [MBZ] CL Photo genius of the hour

2016-10-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
New breaks! --R (sent from my miniPad) On Oct 2, 2016, at 9:50 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5805710848.html Crack using picture taker sells a hoopty clay 2002 s430 -

Re: [MBZ] CL Crack head of the day

2016-10-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
That's probably not gonna buff out. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Oct 2, 2016, at 9:47 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5807530922.html REALLY? Your totaled CD is going to fetch

Re: [MBZ] OT: Nobel Peace Prize

2016-09-23 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
BO stopped the seas from rising and brought racial harmony to a fundamentally transformed country. He deserved it. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Sep 23, 2016, at 8:19 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: N. Bell A bell is a dingaling. N is shorthand for a

Re: [MBZ] Why Switch to LEDs?

2016-09-23 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Speaking of Costco LEDs, yesterday they has the shop lights marked $29.99 which is $5 higher than they were like 3 weeks ago. They also had 2 packs of 4ft LED tubes for $17.99, first time I had seen those. They had some pretty good deals on bubs. They has 100W eq bubs, first time I had seen

Re: [MBZ] Should I?

2016-09-22 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You could call it The Clinton Family Foundation. Check to make sure the name is available first. --R Sent from iPhone > On Sep 22, 2016, at 4:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do like Trump thing and set up a charitable foundation, etc. > > On Thu,

Re: [MBZ] I blame Poos

2016-08-31 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Speaking of Poos, what is the Hermine situation in the greater Tampa area? Forecast track has it likely to pass over my vast estate. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Sep 1, 2016, at 12:02 AM, clay via Mercedes wrote: Ever since Poos got his W126, I have been having an

Re: [MBZ] Who needs carpet, anyway? cEIEN2KCnq

2016-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Seems like it would be a decent winter beater if it has awd --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 30, 2016, at 9:42 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Is that a hitch, or just a hole in the bumper plastic? Might make a decent beater for towing stuff and heavy snow, replace

Re: [MBZ] I am a tweeker who lives in an old trailer in the middle of a junkyard

2016-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Might have been his "pet" goat --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 30, 2016, at 9:52 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Hey! At least he sprayed roundup on the weeds around it before they got too tall! > Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

2016-08-27 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
The peaches this year have been great. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 27, 2016, at 10:58 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I grew up with local Strawberries, cherries, blueberries, apples, peaches, plums, pears, and on a good year, apricots. Our own peaches

Re: [MBZ] Tri-star Crack 'Ho

2016-08-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You are a crack head. You have an addiction. You are among fellow travelers. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 16, 2016, at 9:14 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: I went to PnP to pick up a tail light for Mom, who backed into a Suburban. As I was driving in to the entry

Re: [MBZ] '07 E320CDI

2016-08-12 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Aren't those standard batteries you can get at CVS or wherever? --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 12, 2016, at 7:02 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > On August 12, 2016 at 6:44 PM WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > > SWMBO's key fob seems to

Re: [MBZ] blocked from Craigslist?

2016-08-12 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Your a looser --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 12, 2016, at 9:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Just now I try to go to Craigslist to update an ad and I get what you see below. I ended up having to log into my phone internet and doing it that way instead

Re: [MBZ] '07 E320CDI

2016-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
The key is not lobotomized if you remove its power source. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 10, 2016, at 10:19 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I believe that to be correct. At least the dogde ones worked that way. Stuff stored on an EEPROM, so it does not

Re: [MBZ] Quote Without Comment

2016-08-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Maybe he just short-circuited for a second, it was just a glitch. But everything he said was truthful but perhaps a bit inarticulate. Tomorrow he can explain what he really said. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 9, 2016, at 11:06 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] This is what happens when you list a car on Craigslist after a long hard night of hookers and blow.

2016-08-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
That'll buff right up --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 9, 2016, at 11:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1961 Mercedes 180 http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/5724303573.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android:

Re: [MBZ] '02 C320

2016-08-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
A 14yo cheap class for $9k? That is crack territory. My buddy's 03 S430 Poos bought with like 80kmi was only like $5k and a hell of a lot nicer car. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 4, 2016, at 10:46 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: SWMBO's niece (prof at U of Iowa)

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