Re: [MBZ] Price of Benzin in Timbuktoo

2018-11-29 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I got no idea why, but fuel prices are going up out PNW way. I thought our fearless Cheeto had the house of Saud and opec on the run. Might be heating oil season has caused #2 to climb closer to premium. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 29, 2018, at 5:22 AM, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Op-ed Piece

2018-11-28 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Washington voters, green to the core on the wetside voted that sort of idiocy down not three weeks ago clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 28, 2018, at 3:08 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://www.atr.org/details-horrible-carbon-tax-bill > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Op-ed Piece

2018-11-28 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
to prosper nor sickly plants to infect the field clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 28, 2018, at 2:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not really. Look at the migration crises, famine, war, etc. a lot of which > is a reaction to population pressures. >

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
OM 602 should fit clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 28, 2018, at 11:35 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 28/11/2018 1:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >> Easy fix - install a diesel. > > RB > > >

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
The car also has 43 year old injectors that are bound to fail and leak. That will be $2k upgrade to the purchase price clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 28, 2018, at 10:18 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > All the more reason to avoid. > > There are probably 4

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Almost a twin to Frosch, but for the color of the hard top clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 28, 2018, at 7:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or you might have a heart attack > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-car-1975-mercedes-4

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Kolifornia can not make enough power for its own uses. PNW is pretty strapped as well. Unless Mr. Buffet has plans to own the power grid and build out to meed the forecasted need, there is little probability electric only cars will rule the road. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
replacement motor for the SD clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 27, 2018, at 10:28 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On November 27, 2018 at 12:56 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> I think we can call the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar powered motion sensor lighting

2018-11-26 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
in shade all day long. Guy up the street covered his roof with solar panels. Must be able to generate 3kW if they were not shaded by massive trees but for high noon. Solar water heater is equally occluded. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 26, 2018, at 12:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-26 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
and tejanos on the road in Anchorage. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 26, 2018, at 12:28 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Barrister Snook opines: > >> It is amazing the morons that still don't know >how to drive. > > The big issue is all

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-26 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I would think the oysters would love having the pollution flushed from the bay. At least it dilutes it so they are siphoning less poison. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 26, 2018, at 12:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > We had the coldest Thanksgivi

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-26 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
the rapid decline in medical care my 89 year old mother received since 2008. The old school docs have cashed out, selling to conglomerates and bottom line. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 26, 2018, at 11:56 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Let me tell you a

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-26 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
are safe for the Norther Pike to gobble down anadromous salmons. We may have another forest of bestilled wind turbines being planted in the coming decades. I think the one out in Eastern Washington SWMBA got a permit for ten years ago is finally coming online. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net

[MBZ] Key K'leb

2018-11-25 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
it is GREEN https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/d/1998-mercedes-benz-class-320/6755411221.html clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Bob R. And Or Craig

2018-11-25 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/2010-bmw-x5-35d-diesel-black/6745765690.html clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 25, 2018, at 2:29 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On November 25, 2018 at 5:03 PM clay monroe via Mercedes >> wrote: &g

Re: [MBZ] Bob R. And Or Craig

2018-11-25 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Thoughts of BMW diesels are slithering into my head. At least that would be new and not the prastic benz. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 25, 2018, at 12:54 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > The dude sold it before I got there. > > Shit. Oh well, I th

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Quote without comment

2018-11-25 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
the acidity. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 25, 2018, at 11:51 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On November 25, 2018 at 1:03 PM G Mann via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I predict this "mad monkey" will destroy all the

[MBZ] Tool kit addition

2018-11-24 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Professional-220V-EU-Plug-Induction-Magnetic-Heater-Bolt-Remover-Flameless-Heat/232926248763?fits=Model%3ARX400h%7CMake%3ALexus=8023721198=item363b7c7f3b:g:JCEAAOSw01JbmgtC Pretty sure this would make work a bunch easier for me with the bottom feeder cars clay monroe

Re: [MBZ] OT: '05 Crown Vic, 4k miles, potentially for sale

2018-11-23 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I did look into a CV, 2015 with 45k. Just not feeling it with a huge V8 black and white clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 23, 2018, at 5:29 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sounds like Clay's next car, or a candidate for BaT. Probably too bland for &

Re: [MBZ] A car for AZ Bob

2018-11-23 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I vote for hand crank windows over power. No confusion about if it is a switch, the wires, or the motor failing. It either cranks up or down when you want it. I really wish I had salvaged the door cards and cranks out of the green 280SE at PnP clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

2018-11-23 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
The pair (old thing and w140) have been on the list for over half a year. Prices need to drop by a bunch clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 23, 2018, at 8:31 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 22/11/2018 9:29 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: >&

Re: [MBZ] Happy Moose day

2018-11-23 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
list mom strips out pix clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 23, 2018, at 6:28 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > ? > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Thu, Nov 22, 2018 at 10:12 PM clay monroe via Mercedes < > mercedes@okieben

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

2018-11-22 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
dude wants $7k https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/d/se-mercedes-classic/6754470799.html clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 22, 2018, at 4:07 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wonder how much he wants for the '68 280SE? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston

[MBZ] Happy Moose day

2018-11-22 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Looks like I get a moose clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net ___ 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

[MBZ] Happy Moose day

2018-11-22 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Looks like I get a moose clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net <mailto:redgh...@comcast.net> ___ 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/m

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

2018-11-21 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/d/1993-mercedes-benz-320sd-obo/6726039832.html clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 20, 2018, at 8:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > More than $500, I’ll bet. > > -D > > >> On Nov 20, 2018, at 11:12 PM,

[MBZ] Anybody have a Gull wing?

2018-11-21 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Blaupunkt-Derby-Radio-w-Auto-Mount-AS-IS-Parts-Repair/312321439353?hash=item48b7cef679:g:oWkAAOSwaiBb7ajG clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-11-20 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
lapses. Those 30 year old cars at least have class clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 20, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Clay is inert now? I thought he was just selling his beater Benz > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >&g

Re: [MBZ] The Search Continues...

2018-11-20 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Probably not what you are looking for. Only one here clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 19, 2018, at 1:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not sure if I mentioned this, so if I did please excuse me and delete. > > I am now full-bore back into a search

[MBZ] to sell or CEL

2018-11-19 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
https://preview.tinyurl.com/yazcytd8 What sort of idiot lists a car and shows the CEL? At least wipe the code for the photo clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-18 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
The vendor will install one of the OM into your ride for much money, but you can have one from him for $5k. Most recent engine listed on CL is OM 603 clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 18, 2018, at 7:52 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > What is he sel

Re: [MBZ] Five Cars in a Three-Car Garage

2018-11-18 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
good use of a volvo wagon clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 18, 2018, at 4:15 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On November 18, 2018 at 12:58 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> Locomotive horn. You’ve got r

Re: [MBZ] Rifles

2018-11-18 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
while they tried to move off. Last week they were on a walk toward dusk and dog gave the alert bear bark. Turned out to be some tall hefty fellow in a black rain slicker with a hoody coming the other way. SWMBA does not carry clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 18, 2018, at 1:26

Re: [MBZ] mercedes diesel ! - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

2018-11-18 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
W220. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 18, 2018, at 9:31 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is the same as the car you scoped out for me a couple years ago. W124 > diesel, normally aspirated, built like a brick doghouse, will go for miles > and miles

Re: [MBZ] Five Cars in a Three-Car Garage

2018-11-18 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
hite Whale. Maybe after I caulk > all the seams in the roof and stop the rain from getting in. > ----- > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 9:12 PM clay monroe via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I find that t

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-18 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
There is a brisk business in installing OM 616/617/603/602 engines into Cheeps. The guy doing rebuilds must have an in or is picking up rusted out things with good engines. Sells them for around $5k before install. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 17, 2018, at 10:18 PM, Cur

[MBZ] Free Basing like Pryor

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/1985-mercedes-300sd/6732085681.html The crack pipe is blazing clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
and will do anything you want with no attention or care. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 17, 2018, at 6:59 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Didn't one of the Jeeps already break down? > My parents have a Cherokee and a Renegade. Bother are decent to drive and

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
logic defies her at times. marketing and opinions of her co-workers, rather than critical reviews do sway her clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 17, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m struggling to understand the logic here…. > > The last

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
SWMBA drove a precursor to the Genesis. It was of equal quality as the W220. Some more prastic where MB used pot metal, but leather and trim were near the same. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 17, 2018, at 4:44 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is eit

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Progeny are currently in jeeps She is protecting their financial futures clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 17, 2018, at 4:34 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > if she wants to keep her progeny safe, then it is Mercedes Benz oder nicht. > DB(MB) inven

Re: [MBZ] Five Cars in a Three-Car Garage

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I find that the owners of cars that use camera are exponentially incapable of backing up. IT could be more about them not having been trained to drive. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 17, 2018, at 3:58 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I used to think

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
If struck from behind, the cop car has a partition that keep the car from going boom and flames, that is missing in the consumer version clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 17, 2018, at 3:57 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 17 Nov 2018 15:38:12 -0800 clay monroe via

Re: [MBZ] For Curley and Mitch

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
the front seats. Then you have to put it all back and everything is peachy keen again. He picked up the car as non-op for like $1500 and will sell it on after the install for $4k. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 17, 2018, at 11:40 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice.. and GREEN!

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
on a good day downhill. New it would have been 15. The 450SL is working its way back that way. At least it is better than the 8 I was getting seven years ago clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 16, 2018, at 5:59 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I can he

Re: [MBZ] Nice.. and GREEN!

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
that stuff. So, my seats are a custom build. Same as the carpets, door cards, console, and all the other goodies. GAHH top is at least standard, so only need to spend $2k there. I will just have to go the Preservation Class way. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 16, 2018, at 5:57

Re: [MBZ] Vote this into the herd?

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
The Bland car will not be able to suffer ignominy. I would be able to put those annoying stick figure family things, and maybe a coexist sticker. I just picked one up that is made of guns not religious symbols clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 16, 2018, at 1:07 PM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] Vote this into the herd?

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
My name is Clay and I am an Addict. Welcome Clay I am one week clean clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 16, 2018, at 12:55 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Decent price for a 2009 with under 120k on it from a dealer. > PPI it to death before you drop $1

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Probably more mutual frustration than imminent sundering of bonds. Unless I force things and proceed down a pathway that ignores her better judgement. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 16, 2018, at 9:41 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On November

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
at that point clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 16, 2018, at 9:36 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On November 16, 2018 at 11:46 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Have you had a serious discussion with SWMBO? Is her dis

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
cash I have and a few band aids. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 16, 2018, at 8:46 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 15/11/2018 10:45 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: >> I do not call the shots on this. I do cash, she does big money. My c

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Yes, the Mercedes Source model. Kent is really good at conjugating interesting tools. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 16, 2018, at 8:45 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s what Harbor Fright is really good for - cheep chinee tools I can buy, > cut up

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
The local auto auction had these things on offer, and they sold for pennies to the cab companies. Then the Priapus things began to show up and all the taxi folks flocked to them paying close to retail KBB. Now the cops are getting rid of Chargers and other more militaristic models. clay

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I just learned that the cop versions have a much safer quality, as there is some manner of Anit-Pinto in the enforcers that the standard cars are not privy to. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 15, 2018, at 10:29 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Then an ex c

[MBZ] Vote this into the herd?

2018-11-16 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/d/2009-mercedes-benz-ml320/6734259984.html Maybe I can slip this past. Lots of bells and whistles, overly complex, but it is diesel clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
While the SD was in the shop I was stuck in a Frod "con”Fusion hybrid. It was a toy and had seats that gave pain, even on the short five mile drives to work. No way to find a comfortable spot. Like having bread crumbs in your skivvies. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
was done as overnights both there and back. Same with SEA to XWA, though that involved a one way and then round trip within seven days. Both trips were in an S class. I was tired mostest because i had to ride Amtrak for the initial return leg from XWA. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I counter with this https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/very-rare-1984-mercedes-240td/6750191583.html Should make Kaleb very tumescent clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 15, 2018, at 12:16 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > How about a Crown Vic, G

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I do not call the shots on this. I do cash, she does big money. My cars come to me for low money, engine repair is big money. Fresh “reliable” cars are big money too. The POS PITA W220 was supposed to be a good car. It was for a year and a half. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Any hijinx on my part will have me here https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-argosy-motorhome-by-airstream-28/ clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 14, 2018, at 8:55 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-oldsmobile-custom-c

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-14 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I keep trying to get you to get a multi-vehicle trailer and haul away interesting inexpensive cars for Okie Acres clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 14, 2018, at 6:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just tell swmbo I will make them go away for her. >

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-14 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I did give a thought to hybrid, being in the land of wimps and barista hipsters. Big trucks are for the rednecks in the outlying rural areas. I park that on my street and all the eco queers would protest and attack my home clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 14, 2018, at 5:53

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-14 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
big dollar and credit scores. My cash is all gone. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 14, 2018, at 5:32 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > You need to create a business case analysis (bca) covering life cycle costs > from soup to nuts, and bury her with numbers.

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-14 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Fixing the AC in the W126 was simple. Just make it tight and toss in R12. The system was built of stout materials, not plastic clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 14, 2018, at 4:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > While this may not be an issue in Wa

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-14 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
on the pretty ones in an afternoon. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 14, 2018, at 3:42 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > The requisite was to haul 4 people in comfort. Neither qualify, as the > focii won't either. None of em will haul hoods and trunks ei

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-14 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I live in a millionaires mansion. with not enough garage space. I am expendable when it comes to college fees and retirement planning. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 14, 2018, at 3:32 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > She's an attorney. He'd be among

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-14 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Rust issues. I prefer the OM606, and I shopped them while I ended up with the W220. Quality was not there in 2012. I doubt they got better with age. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 14, 2018, at 3:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > What’s the matter

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-14 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
years car payments. It may not be a perfect car, but I can source better wood trim, rebuild the seating, and make upgrades for lower costs. That “newer” car will require paying a shop to work on it, as I will not. Not into computer stuff clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 14, 2

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-14 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
she has better legal representation and I live in the “nice” investment property. With me gone, she would cash out to seven figures clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 14, 2018, at 2:53 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Could you trade in SWMBA? > > --F

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-14 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
“Merkun iron does not meet the reliable criteria I have to work under clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 14, 2018, at 2:42 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Grand caravan. If it has to be an "import" then VW branded Routan van > &g

Re: [MBZ] Video: $4000 lemon law CLK55 AMG

2018-11-14 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Negotiations for some pebbles. Looks like the Koalas are interested in AK copper mines or something. Drops in at unexpected moments as business needs her. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 13, 2018, at 5:40 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ruh roh!

[MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-14 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Since I need a daily driver, I am looking at the more “reliable” brands. Cars of the Orient! SWMBA will no longer accept cars with stars. So, opinions on these few models please Toyotas— Sienna of 2007-2010 First gen Highlanders Lexus RX 06-09 including the hybrids Honda Odyssey of 07-10

Re: [MBZ] OPEC said it is going to raise petroleum prices ...

2018-11-13 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
The green idiots did not get the carbon tax passed, which would have added $0.57 per gallon. And the price of diesel has been hanging around what 87 octane is. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 12, 2018, at 7:03 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > It has b

Re: [MBZ] OPEC said it is going to raise petroleum prices ...

2018-11-13 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
that is not comfortable for more than an hour behind the wheel, or any other seat. A w126 is near perfect seating clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 12, 2018, at 6:49 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > And our gasoline price went up $0.19 today ... >

Re: [MBZ] Video: $4000 lemon law CLK55 AMG

2018-11-13 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
My Lemon https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/mercedes-300sd-1982-uw-car/6748366452.html All interested that somebody take it away. SWMBA says I have a choice. IT goes, or I get to leave and take my junk and car crap with me. She says I am only allowed vanilla cars from here out and

Re: [MBZ] Paint

2018-11-11 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
looks, you need to strip all trim and the rest so that paint goes into all the places it should. I learned all the bad habits by cutting corners. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 11, 2018, at 5:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Since getting that $200

Re: [MBZ] Car go BOOM

2018-11-10 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
All possible. I did not see damage externally. I might be able to source a rebuildable OM617 if there is need and one is not available from Jasper. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 10, 2018, at 2:54 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Broken crankshaft?

Re: [MBZ] This looks nice

2018-11-10 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I am wondering if the state of Warshingturds is turning a blind eye to the importation of lemons and insco scrapped cars. Since the flooding in Houston, I am seeing a significant uptick in cars bearing TX plates or other identifying items. Mostly trucks and sedans made in US of A. clay

Re: [MBZ] 85 300D on BAT a lot like my 1980 300D

2018-11-10 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Kent Bergsma of Mercedes source fame has snapped up the best examples these past few weeks. He is using the four he got for a song to make more videos. Now everybody is pricing their junkers as if they had a bag of emeralds on hand clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 10, 2018, a

[MBZ] Car go BOOM

2018-11-10 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
… and much smoking, with grinding noise as the SD coasted to a stop. I was headed to a club event (DIY shop for the day) and of a sudden, the engine produced a rumbling harmonic, then went BOOM, with smoke trailing, motor went dead, and the grinding too place while the RPM were dropping. Once

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb's New Car Hauler

2018-11-05 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Y’all are evil. I end up with most of the cars the list insists I need. Better I should just hang out on the corner of the ghetto and wait for the crack pushers to try to temp me. Probably could be out there all month without even being interested, but put a star on it…. clay monroe redgh

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Towing with Benzes

2018-11-03 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
with most recent amendments. They do not like being made to look fools, but can not issue a citation, because the law is against them. Reconciled in 2010 to clarify the 1996 findings that cops should not harass people in classic cars unless there is an actual traffic infraction. clay monroe redgh

Re: [MBZ] is this a parts car or is it worth fixing up?

2018-11-03 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
worthy. Call Mr. Hedary to see if he has a client with a burning need for a classic diesel. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 3, 2018, at 4:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is the $200 non running copart 300SD I picked up a few weeks ago. > T

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Towing with Benzes

2018-11-03 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
to try to catch me on. Then inquire if he really wants to waste the courts' time with his persistent flinging of noodles upon the wall. They get peeved, but do tuck tail and waddle back to the cruiser to turn off the lights and leave. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 3, 2018, a

Re: [MBZ] Hello?

2018-11-03 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
space on the parts shelf. I checked Row52 while we were looking over the car and there is a W123 in a yard near him so he can source those missing parts clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 3, 2018, at 11:35 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Mighty quiet today

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: ***SPAM*** Spam

2018-10-30 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
, but have to take what is at hand. The voters here just want another handout instead of putting in the effort for results. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Oct 30, 2018, at 5:34 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > We have been promised the Zombie Apocalypse . a

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: ***SPAM*** Spam

2018-10-30 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Healthy food is not BBC had an article dissing fake burgers and other faux food. Turns out the stuff is saltier than the Atlantic Ocean. Must be a Beer industry conspiracy to force a virtue signaling NPC to suck down more craft brews clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Oct 30, 2

Re: [MBZ] gas v Diesel

2018-10-30 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Any meddling into the rights of the individual are without my support. The one that will force cops to get some training in how not to kill people first is getting my vote. That should just about tie them up to the point of inaction and we can get on with self defense shootings clay monroe

Re: [MBZ] Who is in Charge? Just the Facts please

2018-10-30 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
. Maybe I make my own dumb charger out of junker bodies and use welder cable. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Oct 30, 2018, at 12:17 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > So who knows what about charging car batteries? > I always thought it was bad to charge

Re: [MBZ] Who is in Charge? Just the Facts please

2018-10-30 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
. Maybe I make my own dumb charger out of junker bodies and use welder cable. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Oct 30, 2018, at 12:17 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > So who knows what about charging car batteries? > I always thought it was bad to charge

Re: [MBZ] Who is in Charge? Just the Facts please

2018-10-30 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
. Maybe I make my own dumb charger out of junker bodies and use welder cable. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Oct 30, 2018, at 12:17 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > So who knows what about charging car batteries? > I always thought it was bad to charge

Re: [MBZ] gas v Diesel

2018-10-29 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I used to do the premium pump gas, but did not feel it did well in the w220 or R107. When I switched to no ethenol “premium” the old M17 was much happier. Without the alcohol, octane drops down to 88. Pump gas comes in 87 89 and 92 out west. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Oct

Re: [MBZ] gas v Diesel

2018-10-29 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
filled up the SDL (24 gallons) for $3.46/gal. That was a penny cheaper than the petrol 87. Safeway fuel, not the expensive stuff from the named petrol guys. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Oct 29, 2018, at 4:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > So ga

Re: [MBZ] Pretty BMW R75 on BAT

2018-10-29 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I had to give it up when my balance went. I felt poorly having to refinish the valve covers from tipping over at low speeds in urban traffic clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Oct 29, 2018, at 4:08 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yup - mine was an '84. great bike,

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: ***SPAM*** Re: ***SPAM*** Re: OT: Boots update

2018-10-29 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
SEE! Hobos get covered in the rains in California and all that toxic nastiness they are coated in gets washing into the waters of the state clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Oct 29, 2018, at 12:57 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not state employees

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: ***SPAM*** Re: ***SPAM*** Re: OT: Boots update

2018-10-29 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
68 or whatever that stupid law they have is. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Oct 29, 2018, at 12:41 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I recently stayed at a hotel in California, a rather new hotel belonging to > a major chain. Very nice place. A un-he

Re: [MBZ] Pretty BMW R75 on BAT

2018-10-29 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
A bunch of stuff just does not look right. Holed mufflers, miles are strange, not sure the handle bars are correct…. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Oct 29, 2018, at 12:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-bmw

[MBZ] Who is in Charge?

2018-10-29 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
amp? What of a few of the low cost things and just keep them under the hood of each car? clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Andy's ML 350 Dissel

2018-10-26 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Safeway by me carries it. May not be the benz stuff, probably generic donkey widdle clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Oct 26, 2018, at 6:14 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > They sell bottles of Diesel Exhaust Fluid,at some filling stations. > > Dwight Gi

[MBZ] Camper conversion

2018-10-23 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/d/mercedes-charter-bus-1991-nice/6730403964.html Is there a missing zero? clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

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