Me, too!
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 8:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Saleability SDL vs SEC
boy, thats a hard one, I would keep the SDL if it was me unless you love
'My thoughts, too. 'Seems they jack the price of 'em way the hell up and
get TWO prices for 'em - the $40 from Uncle plus another $40 - $50 from
consumer.
Wilton
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From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday,
So, how did the baby finger feel after half an hour in the freezer. Did it
move freely? I know it's a reach, but I couldn't help it. He,he.
;)
Wilton
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From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday,
'Looks somewhat like an aircraft-type Cannon plug (electrical connector).
'Probably turn than knurled ring counterclockwise to unscrew it, then pull
it upward to disconnect it.
Wilton
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From: Philip phi...@dni-inc.com
To: Mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent:
BTW, how's the construction going?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 1:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Nissan-ed W123?
How does this strike you as a conversion?
Replace the plastic grommets on the shifter joints under the floor. Rusty
has 'em.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Zoltan Finks msuchpo...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 5:47 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Noisy Shifter
Thanks
'Sounding good. 'Hope all continues well.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing
BTW, how's the construction going?
Wiring
'Tried to call ya; 'sent me to mail box.
'No way to force it short of a BIG bomb that would likely blow a hole bigger
than you want in the neighborhood. Key MUST be in position 1 to slip an
unlatching pin (white coathanger wedge-shaped on the end works great) in the
small hole to unlock the
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300TD KEY JAM STEAL THIS CAR!
I suggest you fly in Wilton. That would be cheaper than $700.
On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 2:35 PM, Wilton Strickland
wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote:
'Tried to call ya; 'sent me to mail box.
'No way to force it short of a BIG bomb that would likely blow
it to seize.
Peter
On Feb 27, 2009, at 1:35 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote:
'Tried to call ya; 'sent me to mail box.
'No way to force it short of a BIG bomb that would likely blow a
hole bigger
than you want in the neighborhood. Key MUST be in position 1 to
slip an
unlatching pin
WOW! What a pity. May be an extremely good buy for somebody!
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 7:23 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes Diesel $600 (jim C?)
On
1 Jun, people still won't be ready.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Pinnacle TV adapter
About half out local stations
Better than reading today's comics. 'Even has tiers and breaks - yeah, I'll
bet it does. ;)))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
wear guides much.
Peter
On Feb 23, 2009, at 5:44 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote:
What about tensioner rail, and the guiding rail down near the
crank? Guide
Rusty sent is the upper guide rail.
Wilton
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From: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
smoother when the injectors (or glow
plugs) are removed from all 6 cylinders.
Luther, has the MB timing chain tool
Wilton Strickland wrote:
I'm afraid having no ADEQUATE help right now may be my biggest problem,
too.
If I enlist SWMBO to help hold something, and it slips, we both may be
ruined
mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 1:10 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
No, Rusty cannot get it, or so I was told on the phone.
Luther
Wilton Strickland wrote:
Yes. Call Rusty.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td
When replacing timing chain in my '91 350SDL (102 kmi on chain, tensioner,
guides, etc.), should I replace tensioner, guides, etc, too?
Wilton
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do it
all. Then you know for sure you don't have to worry about anything.
Ed
300E
2009/2/23 Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
When replacing timing chain in my '91 350SDL (102 kmi on chain,
tensioner,
guides, etc.), should I replace tensioner, guides, etc, too?
Wilton
Me, either!!! That's nearly 3 times a 24-ply aircraft tire at 325 psi!!!
;
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Trailer tires
Curt
What about tensioner rail, and the guiding rail down near the crank? Guide
Rusty sent is the upper guide rail.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:43 PM
Subject: Re
The pictures would speak a little better if we could actually SEE
something.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 7:52 PM
Subject: [MBZ] crackhead
I'm afraid having no ADEQUATE help right now may be my biggest problem, too.
If I enlist SWMBO to help hold something, and it slips, we both may be
ruined for life. Four friends are excellent managers and engineers, but
nearly worthless as mechanics. One of 'em helped me change oil in the 126
. Just keep it tight on the cam sprocket - I used
wire.
Go slow and carefull - not a problem. It did take a while to peen the
new
link - a heper to hold the backing bar would be nice.
On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 2:25 PM, Wilton Strickland
wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote:
I've never done one
the heater fan in a 115 chassis. The
chain is a lot easier. Just keep it tight on the cam sprocket - I used
wire.
Go slow and carefull - not a problem. It did take a while to peen the
new
link - a heper to hold the backing bar would be nice.
On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 2:25 PM, Wilton Strickland
LeBaron had its Corinthian leather; 'just saw a BMW ad extolling its
Dakota leather. So, what is Dakota leather?
Wilton
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'Sounds like the right type key for that era/model. If it works the doors
and the trunk, too, I'm also thinking you have a match to the original;
'should be able to order one from Rusty via VIN.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To:
Subject: Home Depot Scam
A 'heads up' for those men who may be regular Home Depot customers. This one
caught me by surprise.
Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping.
Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be
naive
Yes. Call Rusty.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
Can one buy just the little rubber grommet that goes
: Sunday, February 22, 2009 8:22 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Leather?
Actually it was the Cordoba that had rich Corinthian leather.
A quick google search shows Dakota pickups with leather and Bimmers...
Likely its just marketing.
-Curt
Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:52:32 -0500
From: Wilton Strickland
'Ordered timing chain and rail for my 91 350SDL from Rusty yesterday
afternoon. They're here beside me right now! Thanks, Rusty.
Wilton
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Cactus green - same as my '80 240D; I wasn't crazy 'bout it, either, but my
choices were that or mahogany (mid to dark brown) when I needed a car.
Wilton
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From: Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday,
. ;-)
Ed
300E
2009/2/21 Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
'Ordered timing chain and rail for my 91 350SDL from Rusty yesterday
afternoon. They're here beside me right now! Thanks, Rusty.
Wilton
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For new and used
Nice looking dark blue 140 passed on street few minutes ago; well, nice
looking, 'cept for the ridiculously big chrome wheels on it with tires not
more than a inch high at the sidewall.
Wilton
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things in an old 911 Wilton. hee hee.
;-)
Ed
300E
2009/2/21 Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
I've never done one. 'Thinking 'bout finking out and having an Indy in
Raleigh do it. I'll read up on it some in next coupla days. This a
precautionary switch; original one on this car broke
D E Quality Service (Tim Mize) 919-872-7771Call for appt.
2701 Discovery Dr., Raleigh.
It's off of Capital Blvd., not far from Lieth Mercedes; west on Spring
Forest Rd., right on Departure Rd., left on Discovery Dr.; on hill on right.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Tim C
it tight on the cam sprocket - I used
wire.
Go slow and carefull - not a problem. It did take a while to peen the new
link - a heper to hold the backing bar would be nice.
On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 2:25 PM, Wilton Strickland
wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote:
I've never done one. 'Thinking 'bout finking out
Yes, and it's especially saddening to see one in such disrepair when last I
saw it, it was an awsome, vibrant, potent, living, breathing thing that
could spring to life at the touch of a switch and the push of a throttle and
easily soar at 600+ mph and 40 kfeet from here to anywhere in the world
BTW, the ones of B-52H they're calling early are really NOT so early;
they're 'bout '77 to mid-'80's. That's considering that they were built in
'61 -'62.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent
they're calling early are really NOT so early;
they're 'bout '77 to mid-'80's. That's considering that they were built
in
'61 -'62.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009
It woulld look a LOT better as purely a 123 and not as a cross between a 123
and something else.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 5:40 PM
Subject: Re:
Yep, nice!!!
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Grill?
Look, just to help you people recover from the sickness caused by
looking at that
it works in the US Virgin Islands now; Amerikun-style
cars driven on the left side of the road.
cheers!
e
n
Wilton Strickland wrote:
So, Sweden switched from left hand traffic (LHT) to right had traffic
(RHT)
in 1967, but even with LHT, many (maybe most) cars were driven from the
eft - left
Oops That was s'posed to be has NOT been hit by now. ;)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Serious injuries only please/Swedish
Photos of the decrepit B-47 cockpits really sadden me - I remember them as
being clean, active, functional and ready to fly or having just flown all
night the night before, etc. 'Hard to realize it's been nearly 50 years.
Another reminder that time goes too fast.
Wilton
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on.
cheers!
e
Wilton Strickland wrote:
Scary!! So, when trying to pass, driver can expose a LOT of car to the
other lane before the driver can see that the passing lane is free, or
NOT 'Sounds more like drive by feel. Well, if all of that
large
part of the car sticking out
- Original Message -
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Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:01 PM
Subject: Winding Road Issue 43 is here
RECENT NEWS
Spy Shots: Renault Master Panel Van
Bose More Efficient for Volt
Sweden switched to driving on the right sometime, in the '70's, didn't they?
Wilton
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From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 3:23 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Serious injuries only please
A turbo
So, Sweden switched from left hand traffic (LHT) to right had traffic (RHT)
in 1967, but even with LHT, many (maybe most) cars were driven from the
eft - left hand drive (LHD). Most drivers, then, were already positioned
on the left side of the car for better/safer operation in RHT.
Wilton
: [MBZ] Serious injuries only please
It was a staged implementation. First, all trucks and buses switched to
see how it would work out. Then cars.
--R
Wilton Strickland wrote:
Sweden switched to driving on the right sometime, in the '70's, didn't
they?
Wilton
- Original
, Wilton Strickland wrote:
Didn't Marshall say MB's have been built for removing the by
suction since
sometime in the 60's?
Wilton
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From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 9
a 115 300D
The issue isn't oil removal, it’s the oil filter housing!
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 9:26
Hard to access for filter exchange - messy- conducive to oil running down
arms etc.
My 123's, 124 and 126 have been very conducive to VERY clean oil and filter
changes, especially via suction. I've changed in them several times without
getting a single drop or smudge on me or anything else,
And I s'pose it has all records, too. ;)
Wilton
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From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I haul home a 115 300D
Does it get 40mpg and
Article in today's paper talks about stick shaker system putting the nose
down to get more air under the wings to hold the plane up. Nothing about
trying to increase airspeed. Another very knowledgeable reporter.
;))
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Didn't Marshall say MB's have been built for removing the by suction since
sometime in the 60's?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 9:45 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I haul home a
Yesterday I asked, How long does it take a brick to fall from 1500 feet?
As I thought, 'bout 10 sec. t = sq root of (2 h over g). t = time, h =
1500 feet. g = accel of gravity - 32 feet per sec squared. Therefor, t =
sq root of [(2 X 1500) over 32 feet per sec squared]. t = 9.68 sec.
'Don't know 'bout now, but airlines used to put more value on military
Mult-engine time (bombers, cargo, tanker) than fighter time.
Wilton
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From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:29 AM
Daffodils, quince, camellias, susanqua (sp?), magnolia sulongianna (sp? -
tulip tree) and other plants here in the yard are abloomin'. Spring's
acomin'. ;)))
Wilton
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breaking up ice in the driveway. lol
Ed
300E
2009/2/14 Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
Daffodils, quince, camellias, susanqua (sp?), magnolia sulongianna
(sp? -
tulip tree) and other plants here in the yard are abloomin'. Spring's
acomin'. ;)))
Wilton
, February 14, 2009 6:15 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Spring apeekin'
Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com writes:
Daffodils, quince, camellias, susanqua (sp?), magnolia sulongianna
(sp? -
tulip tree) and other plants here in the yard are abloomin'. Spring's
acomin'. ;)))
A few more weeks
Ciavo or something like that - she was chairwoman of one of the aviation
boards, I think - can't remember 'zackly.
Wilton
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From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 6:34
'
gonna be cold for some more nights though, but i think most of the days
are
going to high 50s or better from here on.
i like north georgia winters a lot more than north georgia summers
On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 5:59 PM, Wilton Strickland
wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote:
Daffodils, quince, camellias
I wanta do an electric Krmann Ghia.
Wilton
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From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap failures, and rites of passage
In your spare time, would
Yep, 'sure is.
Wilton
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From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Spring apeekin'
Wilton Strickland wrote:
When we lived near Soo, MI (Kincheloe AFB
'Not REALLY very complicated; just a commitment; then DO IT, one step at a
time. Even better than working through a long B-52 checklist, 'cause when
an item is done, you can have a feeling of having DONE something. 'Fi had
an inside garage space for it, I'd probably be working on one.
Wilton
'Bout 1500 for Karmann Ghia, I think; don't remember for sure.
Wilton
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From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:24 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap failures, and rites of passage
One of my
'That's great! BTW, my 4-year old grandson was reading, writing, spelling,
and doing math yesterday - really. 'Came and asked me, If Pop is spelled
p-o-p, why isn't Papa spelled P-o-p-a?
Wilton
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From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List
I was 20.
Wilton
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From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap failures, and rites of passage
Ohhh - it's the seven year old part that was missing! My Dad
: Saturday, February 14, 2009 10:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap failures, and rites of passage
I see 1850 in a quick web search.
On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 8:57 PM, Wilton Strickland
wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote:
'Bout 1500 for Karmann Ghia, I think; don't remember for sure.
Wilton
could check it out, and they discovered that it couldn't
leave the garage due to wing span.
If I remember correctly, they were both Academy graduates.
D'oh!
On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 8:56 PM, Wilton Strickland
wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote:
'Not REALLY very complicated; just a commitment; then DO
14, 2009 at 7:46 PM, Wilton Strickland
wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote:
I wanta do an electric Krmann Ghia.
Wilton
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I wanta do an electric Krmann Ghia.
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Me, too. BTW, those paved and/or cast areas that too many call CEMENT
ain't CEMENT, either; it's CONCRETE. CEMENT holds the aggregate (gravel,
sand, etc) together to MAKE CONCRETE.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List
@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 10:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap failures, and rites of passage
I still feel the same way about the '71 MGB I left back in Florida in
2007.
On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 9:15 PM, Wilton Strickland
wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote:
Thanks. After I sent the 1500
Yeah, might, just might. Mine had 46 or 47 hp, I think it was.
Wilton
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From: relng...@aol.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 10:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] KG
..I wanta do an electric Krmann Ghia.
Wilton
I owned two '59 KGs, one
at 9:29 PM, Wilton Strickland
wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote:
Me, too. BTW, those paved and/or cast areas that too many call CEMENT
ain't CEMENT, either; it's CONCRETE. CEMENT holds the aggregate
(gravel,
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Was fitted with a Chevy 350, but it has a 6 cyl Mercedes motor? How dey do
dat?
Wilton
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From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 7:58 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hey look at this S123 and
Maybe not, if you're busy trying to FLY THE AIRPLANE.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 10:28 AM
Subject: [MBZ] OT: thoughts on NY plane crash?
Seems like it was most
Doesn't take very long for brick to fall from 1500 feet.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: thoughts on NY plane crash?
On Fri, 13 Feb
Yeah, I call it the-sudden-brick syndrome.
Wilton
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From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 11:57 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: thoughts on NY plane crash?
Watching streaming coverage
'Talking to engineer/inventor friend again at lunch today. 'Coupla days
ago, he was SAYING, small/portable plasma torch, but he MEANT to be
saying LASER cutter. His questions about plasma torch reminded me of
discussiuon of such on the list a few weeks ago.
What he has in mind, though, is to
Yeah, YOU probably, but, of course, I'm not. ;
Wilton
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 3:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: thoughts on NY plane crash?
Captain was from
BTW, we used to kid about fuzzy-face (not old enough to shave) captains.
Now, it's fuzzy face generals. There are 4-star generals who entered the
Air Force AFTER I retired.
Wilton
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From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List
He's talking 'bout an old single pin plotter he's had for years. 'Think
he's wanting to cut gaskets for his tank (fluid tanks, not military tanks)
plant - well, one application, anyway.
I've had plastic, magnetic signs cut with knife or router plotter years
ago. He knows 'bout those.
Wilton
A 123T(?), isn't it?
Wilton
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From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:24 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Hey look at this
What car is that?
By about 1974, the medium-to-dark wood-grain vinyl on outside of the
tailgate of my '71 Chrysler station wagon had developed/acquired a permanent
whitish color (maybe from road salt around Soo, MI and ON). I ordered the
appropriate material from Chrysler, tediously removed the old, and replaced
'Just reconfirms, there's lotsa bad taste out there.
Wilton
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From: dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 1:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Want a woody?
The selection of a blue interior with
No BAD rust? HA!
Wilton
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From: Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:04 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] A rust colored 240d for kalab
That cars value = $0. This guy must be kidding.
: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT -- DIY Plasma Cutter
Anybody copy the instructions and can post 'em?
Wilton
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From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hey look at this S123
The technical term is S123.
Hendrik
with a S124 and used to have a S123
Wilton Strickland wrote:
A 123T
then was either
green or brown, with the odd bit of orange thrown in for good measure. lol
Ed
300E
2009/2/12 Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
By about 1974, the medium-to-dark wood-grain vinyl on outside of the
tailgate of my '71 Chrysler station wagon had developed/acquired
'Wouldn't want 'em to die of splinters, either. ;
(Don't be mad, Ed, 'just HAD to get a dig in.) ;))
Wilton
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From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:48 PM
Subject: Re:
300E
2009/2/12 Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
Ed, are there still lotsa Fargos, ah, Dodges with Fargo badges, there?
BTW, my '74 Plymouth van was built in Windsor, ON, and had a mfgr's data
plate labeled Dodge, Plymouth, Fargo, DeSoto.
Wilton
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just figured the near miss would send them into the priesthood.
BillR
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 7:00 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ
] Want a woody?
Most Dodge trucks around here have Caravan on them. lol No, I don't
think
Fargo has been around since the early 70s, at the latest. If I'm wrong,
and
I could be, but I don't recall seeing any.
Ed
300E
2009/2/12 Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
'Was talking 'bout Dodge
The small panel beneath the headlamps looks like it has had wipers. 'Don't
remember 123 with headlamp wipers. How 'bout it? Somebody remind me.
Wilton
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From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, February 12,
wipers.
When it was DOT updated, they removed the euro lights and wipers, since the
wipers won't work on US spec headlights.
I know because I retrofitted wipers to the euro headlights on my former
123LWB.
Dan
--- On Thu, 2/12/09, Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
From: Wilton Strickland
technique, should go fast as I don't intend to go to bare metal or change
colors.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:17:13 -0500
From: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Keep getting gelled
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Message-ID: 000701c98bd5$b51de520$0301a
Few weeks ago, somebody was talking 'bout a small, portable plasma torch or
cutter. What was that?
Artist friend at lunch today was expressing some interest in such and
scoffed much when I ried to tell 'im you guys were discussing such as being
available somewhere. He uses humpteen-dollar
My inquisitive friend is an engineer/inventor and innovator - only 92 years
old and still enjoys a challenge; 'been building fluid (yes, that's FLUID,
including fuel) storage tanks (steel, al, fiberglass) for MANY years. 'Bet
he'll build a torch; 'maybe improve it.
I'll give 'im this info
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