Re: [MBZ] Club outing to the car wash

2017-03-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
3M, but their stuff can be > expensive and you're often forced to buy it in large volumes. Meguires seems > to have a more granular choice of products, too. > > -D > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Mar 5, 2017, at 9:37 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] blinker relay

2017-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
;mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > EXCELLENT! > >> clay via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> March 5, 2017 at 7:24 PM >> While fueling up in Spokane, I noticed it was low and used the generic >> blinker fluid at the Holiday. I am not sure why my

Re: [MBZ] Our Cars are Saved!

2017-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
you have to > swim through the "air". I can definitely see and smell the difference > between NYC in 1970 and now/ > > On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 7:27 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > >> The triple letter acronym agencies were making life a

Re: [MBZ] my dealer sold me a mixture of meth and heroin instead of the crack i wanted

2017-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
My vote for value is no more than a quarter asking. The cars fall apart at 15 years. There is a list as long as my leg of issues that will run at least four figures to make right with these cars. They were minimally viable out of the factory and there is no way any Benz built after 1996 will

Re: [MBZ] my dealer sold me a mixture of meth and heroin instead of the crack i wanted

2017-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
It all goes up in smoke in the glass pipe. Ton of crap car > On Mar 5, 2017, at 9:23 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6029592399.html > > > -- > --FT > Winston Churchill: > “Never give in--never, never, never, never,

[MBZ] Club outing to the car wash

2017-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
The First Sunday drive for the club today was to visit a car wash joint. Pretty good place, as they have a coffee shop and a oil change/lube shop also. We got to tour the car wash line, the lube shop, and the detail area. The guys in the detail shop use Maguir products. That is nice. What

[MBZ] Curse the PnP

2017-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
I needed to find the relay for the blinker, to keep the fluid level. There were a few cars that had the little box, so I had to go. The 300SE I had pulled some stuff off a few weeks ago was still there and had the relay. It also had the headlight it was too late to pull last trip. I did get

Re: [MBZ] Our Cars are Saved!

2017-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
The triple letter acronym agencies were making life and business far more complex than needs be. Now we can get back to making some cash and a smoother life clay > On Mar 4, 2017, at 10:56 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Somewhere in DC, there is a drain plug

Re: [MBZ] blinker relay

2017-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
While fueling up in Spokane, I noticed it was low and used the generic blinker fluid at the Holiday. I am not sure why my kid likes that place, but he does. There seems to be a leak in the reservoir, so it was good i did not splurge on the Mobil 1 Fluid. I jiggled the relay, changed the oil,

Re: [MBZ] blinker relay

2017-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
fusebox. Letter “B” if you > can see the attached picture. > > > > -D > > >> On Mar 3, 2017, at 11:37 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> The SDL is having issues with the both the wiper speed and blinker making. >>

[MBZ] blinker relay

2017-03-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
The SDL is having issues with the both the wiper speed and blinker making. I am now thinking that it is all wrapped up in the blinker relay. I just am not sure where this thing lives. Would it be the really big black relay living in the fuse box, or is it a smaller thing behind the cluster?

Re: [MBZ] so much for rock auto

2017-03-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
It is just basic rotella Synth would have been gooder, but the car was not meant to travel well or far. clay > On Mar 3, 2017, at 7:39 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > 15w50 synthetic or 15w40 conventional oil? > 15w50 is still better than 15w40, it flows

[MBZ] Snappy Rims

2017-03-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
I took the free SD out to get her new shoes. Well, new to her, used tires. The PnP I prefer has a separate wheel shop that does a good business on installs. I got a nice set of Yokohama for the Bundts. There are a number of Benz that have passed through the yard, and I had a thought that

Re: [MBZ] Hallucination Express

2017-03-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
the longest trip I ever did in one day > was about 900 miles and that was at least 35 years ago. If I need or want to > go very far these days, I fly. > > I would still like to do longer car trips but I want a leisurely drive and > not a marathon race. > > RB >

Re: [MBZ] so much for rock auto

2017-03-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
I left the SDL with #1 boy so he could get to work while I drove his jeep back. ND mornings are dang cold. He said it was not happy, but did light off at -13f after four glows. Might have been winter diesel, but the oil was standard 15-50, and no additives to the tank to compensate for

Re: [MBZ] Clearcoat Peeling

2017-03-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
The horizontals on the SD are showing messed up clear. Gold car and local university has purple and gold colors. Is my alma mater. Should I go that way? With the w220 out of commission this is going to have to be my daily driver. It has 425k miles on the clock. I am pretty sure there is

[MBZ] Hallucination Express

2017-03-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
List may be aware that #1 boy screwed up his W140 and SWMBA conned him into getting a 06 jeep. Kid drove over from ND to visit mid Feb and when he tried to go home, his cheep threw all manner of codes and CEL. The only viable way to get him back to where he needed was to drive. My w220 is a

Re: [MBZ] Polei drives to ND

2017-02-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
Gave me a $5 ticket for 20 over (75 > in 55) and told me the ticket is "unreported." In the 55 days, they knew how > to do things RIGHT in MT. As a bonus, she was good lookin too! > > I thought nothing of driving my SDL on a 3-4000 mile week. Most weeks were > around 2500

Re: [MBZ] Polei drives to ND

2017-02-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
for a few seconds to scare him off? > > +1 on W126 coming through. You can’t kill these cars. > > -D > > > >> On Feb 25, 2017, at 5:44 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> #1 boy's jeep kacked big when he dove to SEA. I had

Re: [MBZ] Polei drives to ND

2017-02-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
; Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On February 25, 2017 5:44:16 PM EST, clay via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> #1 boy's jeep kacked big when he dove to SEA. I had to transport him >> back to Wiiliston or he gets fired. Only drivable

Re: [MBZ] Today's 300SEL Fun (so far)

2017-02-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
A person should always do his diligence when he get a new ride. #1 boy is learning that the hard way. I made sure we did fluids and filters on his SE. He chose not to do the wire harness or head gasket which we knew needed attention when he picked it up. He did not winterize the car and in a

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 135, Issue 123

2017-02-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> Strange - our kids and their friends are all busting butt and getting >> results for the most part, despite the lousy job climate for their age >> group. >> >> On Sun, Feb 19, 2017 at 7:53 PM, clay via M

Re: [MBZ] Hirschmann belt

2017-02-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
clay monroe 5702 43rd ave NE Seattle 98105 206 920-6292 > On Feb 20, 2017, at 8:50 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Clay. > > Will need an address. > > Fred. > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > ___

Re: [MBZ] Hirschmann belt

2017-02-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
The belts came in while I was out rescuing #1 boy. I just put one on and it works very well clay > On Feb 20, 2017, at 7:55 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > A real industrial belt shop should be able to get the gates belt for you. >

[MBZ] Polei drives to ND

2017-02-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
#1 boy's jeep kacked big when he dove to SEA. I had to transport him back to Wiiliston or he gets fired. Only drivable option was Polei. 18 hours in snow and dark, with one MT trooper taking an interest for a few miles. She performed admirably. I am on the train to SEA to recover the jeep

Re: [MBZ] Check One Off the Bucket List

2017-02-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
Wow! Well done. It does not look in need of much Martha, but that may just be camera flare clay > On Feb 20, 2017, at 6:26 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bought the 1990 300 SEL. > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/6000845444.html > > Sent the owner an

Re: [MBZ] Hirschmann belt

2017-02-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
nz.com> > wrote: > > Clay. > > Would an used belt from an old hirschmann do? > > I have a couple with dead circuit boards, otherwise intact. > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > > From: Merce

Re: [MBZ] Hirschmann belt

2017-02-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
used timing belts because I could use smaller pulleys than if I had used all > v-belts. > >> clay via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> February 20, 2017 at 12:29 AM >> I am playing wth the spare antennas I got as part of the Free SD. They do >> powe

[MBZ] Hirschmann belt

2017-02-19 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am playing wth the spare antennas I got as part of the Free SD. They do power up, but the stepper motor belts are toast. Anybody know where to find a few? They seem to be 6mm wide, 60 tooth, and 122mm girth. Belt in one of the antenna is a Continental N3. I am really not interested in

Re: [MBZ] 83 300SD

2017-02-19 Thread clay via Mercedes
climate for their age > group. > > On Sun, Feb 19, 2017 at 7:53 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > >> We did not do this alone. The whole population of them just has no drive >> or desire it seems. There are a few kids who will bust a hump

Re: [MBZ] 83 300SD

2017-02-19 Thread clay via Mercedes
But, Dan, we understood that coming out of university that we were going to be poor. Bottom of the rung in a career if not a job. That these would be the good old days of struggle to get ahead that we would remember fondly just how DAMN poor we were once we did get a few more rungs up the

Re: [MBZ] 83 300SD

2017-02-19 Thread clay via Mercedes
We did not do this alone. The whole population of them just has no drive or desire it seems. There are a few kids who will bust a hump to get ahead. There were many who shares schooling with my kids. A bunch went off to Yuuuge liberal arts schools with their talent. I am not sure if they

Re: [MBZ] Buy my Stuff

2017-02-19 Thread clay via Mercedes
That might be reasonable. clay > On Feb 19, 2017, at 4:41 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > I would probably ask more than that, especially since you’ve got a drive > shaft. > > Maybe $750? > > -D > > >> O

Re: [MBZ] 83 300SD

2017-02-19 Thread clay via Mercedes
My boys do not have the desire or vision that they need to be serious about skills building. Youngest is a swimmer, but will not do what it takes to advance beyond his natural ability. None of the kids around now are willing to put forth the effort on school work either. With their 24 hour

[MBZ] Buy my Stuff

2017-02-19 Thread clay via Mercedes
As part of the free SD deal I got a really nice manual trans set up. I have no need for the product, but maybe somebody else wants it. Complete with flywheel, transmission, clutch pedal and linkages. Even have a drive shaft from a w123 that goes with. I am thinking $550 and shipping. clay

Re: [MBZ] This car is probably a pile of crap?

2017-02-19 Thread clay via Mercedes
This is worth half that and better seasoned with a gallon of fuel and a match clay > On Feb 17, 2017, at 4:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Mercedes benz S 500 > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/6006975603.html > > via cPro for Craigslist

Re: [MBZ] '87 300 SDL windows not operating

2017-02-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
Cascading electron escape? I am having electric failures piling up on my SDL. The blinkers worked on the way to the feed shop, but died on the way back. Wipers stopped wanting to intermittent, but for one swipe. They work for normal speed. clay > On Feb 16, 2017, at 8:20 AM, Ralph,'84TD

Re: [MBZ] Seats for Kaleb

2017-02-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
ormer occupants. Not blood, > just a light layer of grime." > > Is that what you call it these days, "grime"? > > --FT > > > On 2/15/17 7:33 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> The green seats are tex, which is why they are in such good shape. >> &g

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

2017-02-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
G wagon just on looks outside, but all the added frippery and frills just makes it another rolling turd waiting to fail. The older G wagons were the best. I really like simple over complex and fluffy clay > On Feb 15, 2017, at 8:03 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] ignition tumbler w123

2017-02-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
And a cluster that fails and leave you in the dark clay > On Feb 15, 2017, at 9:09 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 15/02/2017 10:58 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: >> Karl. >> >> Brass dust dribbling out of the ignition slot means that your key is

Re: [MBZ] ignition tumbler w123

2017-02-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
Pull the tumbler now and take it to a reputable locksmith. The W123 tumblers are NLA from the fatherland or classic center. Lock jock will clean and rebuild the tumbler and cut you a reference key based on VIN to fit. clay > On Feb 15, 2017, at 3:36 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] POS W220

2017-02-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
Thank you Curley, I will see how involved the repair becomes clay > On Feb 14, 2017, at 1:32 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I sent a list of those who advertise in the Star about a week ago. Palo Alto > Speedo has advertised in the star for 30-40 years.

Re: [MBZ] POS W220

2017-02-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
That is the plan. I am thinking the free SD will do the job much better and less expensive clay > On Feb 14, 2017, at 1:20 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bingo, replace the cluster and dump the car, now you've got more room for > the real MBs > >

Re: [MBZ] POS W220

2017-02-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
This in not just the speedo making no data, it is ALL NO DATA, so I can drive the car until it runs out of gas, because i will not know the tank is getting empty. That the oil pressure is down, the parking brake is on, the temp is in the red, or any other host of failures clay > On Feb 14,

Re: [MBZ] POS W220

2017-02-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
The grossest issue is that the thing runs on florescent lighting. A bunch of step up transformers to take 12v to 4kv to power three lamps. The board is a full on logic board beyond what a simple arduino can defeat. There are a few yootube videos on how to swap in LED, but that is beyond my

Re: [MBZ] Seats for Kaleb

2017-02-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
ne > >> On Feb 14, 2017, at 3:12 AM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> I cleaned up the TE seats in preparation for figuring out how to mount and >> install the dark green MBtex into the SDL. Then I got the free SD and all >> the spare

[MBZ] Seats for Kaleb

2017-02-14 Thread clay via Mercedes
I cleaned up the TE seats in preparation for figuring out how to mount and install the dark green MBtex into the SDL. Then I got the free SD and all the spare parts (including seats) and now find them to be surplus. I can see that the w124 seats are a bit delicate compared to the W126

[MBZ] POS W220

2017-02-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
This car is really a rolling polished turd. The cluster just shat itself, so now a driver can no longer see what it going on regarding speed or other data while driving. Research shows DBAG knew full well they had screwed up and had a 10 recall on this. I am not sure the work was done, but

Re: [MBZ] Why can't people take a few minutes to clean things up?

2017-02-12 Thread clay via Mercedes
I spent a few hours spiffing up the SD. Leather front seats are pretty worn, but seem to have had the edges coated in a lacquer for protection. Hoses and underhood tidied up well. --- clay > I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm > looking for

Re: [MBZ] Why can't people take a few minutes to clean things up?

2017-02-12 Thread clay via Mercedes
That is like 5 thousand times better than my new gold car. Better condition as well, but not overly much clay > On Feb 12, 2017, at 6:58 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > This might be a decent car if the seller took 30 minutes to clean it up… > >

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist NC Florida

2017-02-12 Thread clay via Mercedes
te: 2017-02-10 8:22 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes > Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" > <ka...@striplin.net> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Craigslist NC Florida > You are a bastard > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 10, 2017, at 7

[MBZ] Free Car pix -moderator moderate

2017-02-12 Thread clay via Mercedes
IT is in really viable condition. clear is failing, color is solid, only surface rust in spots, many systems actually function. A definite project car, but mostly cosmetic clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Blower Motor

2017-02-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
I just picked up one in the goodie boxes that accompany the free to me SD. So far all the bits have been in great working condition and I think the PO tested everything prior to putting it on the parts shelf clay > On Feb 10, 2017, at 7:02 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Snomageddon 2017

2017-02-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
mers > On Feb 9, 2017, at 3:50 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > As long as they’re tapered so they don’t slam shut, that’s what’s important. > > The clouds, that is. > > -D > > > >> On Feb 9, 2017, at 6:45 PM

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist NC Florida

2017-02-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
I just picked up a ton of stuff from the free car fellow. I pick that up Saturday morning. He had the ATSG 722.3.4 service manual. I am going to read all about them so I can be edjumukated though not likely to actually do work. The new to me SD has a good trans, as does the spare engine

Re: [MBZ] Snomageddon 2017

2017-02-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
According to the lamestream media, the end is nigh in PNW! Mountain passes are locked tight, there was snow enough to close schools for days (I only got about an inch or so) and now there is a massive liquid sunshine event that has caused much flooding and snarling of traffic. At the moment

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist NC Florida

2017-02-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
#1 boy picked up the w140 with over 240k on the clock. My SL came to me with 203K. The ‘yodas get sold off when they approach 200k, since they are still in really good condition, but at the bottom of the value curve. clay > On Feb 9, 2017, at 9:26 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Next Gen PnP

2017-02-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
I got the zone 2 Nav CD also. probably not worth anything clay > On Feb 8, 2017, at 5:42 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > that is all the stuff that Jaime is pushing, ('cept the taillights) but I > think what you got is pre-

Re: [MBZ] Next Gen PnP

2017-02-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
post4298905 > > <http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w220-s-class/1508080-w220-s-class-encyclopedia-start-here.html#post4298905> > > -D > > >> On Feb 8, 2017, at 8:33 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Nope same old yards, n

[MBZ] Next Gen PnP

2017-02-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
Nope same old yards, not even upgrading the technology to sell… It is a movement toward the cars of the past 15 years I took a visit to the PnP today because there was a w220 that might have goodness for me. Turns out there were a bunch of benz made since Y2K displacing the older stuff.

[MBZ] Kaleb Car hauler

2017-02-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5986850415.html This should have room enough for parts and be able to drag something back to Okie Acres clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone

Re: [MBZ] SICK money for a '73 R107

2017-02-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
e but IMO the 107s have neither panache or pizzaz. > > On Tue, Feb 7, 2017 at 4:49 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Certainly looks nice. >> >> RB >> >> On 07/02/2017 3:35 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] SICK money for a '73 R107

2017-02-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
That is right on the money. If it is as good as it looks, it is worth every dollar. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei retired models- 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green,

Re: [MBZ] In My Neighborhood

2017-02-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
The imitation Korean Prastic car from my ownership experience. Hyundai excel instead of their more lux models clay > On Feb 7, 2017, at 11:05 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > A new term to describe the 2000s Mercedes: The Boring Generation > > On Sat,

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

2017-02-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
The doors were not worth dealing with. clay > On Feb 2, 2017, at 3:32 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > If the headlight doors are any good, I'd like them unless Dan calls dibs. > Dan's old ones are probably better than mine! &g

Re: [MBZ] Where is the MOG when you need one?

2017-02-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
HF 2 ton model with folding legs. A load balancer is a nice addition. I > use mine every week for all sorts of stuff besides lifting engines. I last > used it to lift the 55 gallon barrel of unleaded (un-alcohol'd also) > gasoline from the back of the truck. > > On Sat, Feb 4, 20

Re: [MBZ] YOU NEED THIS

2017-02-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
Just so much stuff I do not need I wonder how well it will sell in 30 years on fleabay. Lots of collectable desire, or will the reputation have been slagged by then? clay > On Feb 4, 2017, at 5:42 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > >

[MBZ] Where is the MOG when you need one?

2017-02-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
Man, a free car is lots of work to drag home. There is a spare engine and transmission that goes with the car. Now, I have a bunch of tools, but a cherry picker ain’t one. Do not have a truck with a hoist either. If Jim would come over and take that MOG home, maybe we could lift that engine

Re: [MBZ] One of these things is not like the other....

2017-02-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
Rod bender, faulty mileage, PIA ACC, price is too low for a decent example, which this looks like it might be clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei retired models- 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D -

[MBZ] Happy Moose day

2017-02-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
> > Troopers investigating two illegal moose killings in Anchorage > http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Troopers-investigating-two-illegal-moose-killings-in-Anchorage-412488833.html > > > > > > Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL

2017-02-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
YOu should have kept that POS SDL I sold you oh so long ago. Engine was fine, IP was trashed. My vote at the moment is coked up intake valves or pre-chamber. Have you removed them and reamed the hell out of them? Or, it could be the dang auto adjust valve thingies are tired. just my WAG

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

2017-02-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
ibs. > Dan's old ones are probably better than mine! > >> clay via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> February 2, 2017 at 4:44 PM >> http://row52.com/Vehicle/Index/WDBAB23A1CB292487 >> >> want me to check this? >> >> >> clay

Re: [MBZ] CLAY!!!!

2017-02-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
me the wheel covers but he > won’t part it out. > > -D > >> On Feb 2, 2017, at 6:27 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> We are speaking of the free SD from Peachparts? >> >> I am not interested in a w123. The SD had some fe

Re: [MBZ] CLAY!!!!

2017-02-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
nz.com> > wrote: > > Then maybe you were the one who is buying it? That never occurred to me. He > just said it wasn’t available, so I assumed it was sold. > > Good luck - you owe me a ride in it next time I come to the PNW. > > -D > > >> On Feb 2,

Re: [MBZ] CLAY!!!!

2017-02-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
pretty nice. > > -D > > >> On Feb 2, 2017, at 5:49 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> You people are sick! >> >> Just SICK! >> >> Flashing bottom feeders cars at me. And me the tri-star crack whore that I >>

Re: [MBZ] CLAY!!!!

2017-02-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
You people are sick! Just SICK! Flashing bottom feeders cars at me. And me the tri-star crack whore that I am. I am already working through how to bring that dang Free SD home clay > On Feb 2, 2017, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Another nice

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

2017-02-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://row52.com/Vehicle/Index/WDBAB23A1CB292487 want me to check this? clay > On Feb 2, 2017, at 12:03 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just got an email from Summit Racing. Headlight doors from Bosch NLA. > > Bummer. > > -D > > Sent from my iPad > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: cell foniness

2017-02-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
Jim, as long as all you do is call, the iphone should be fine. I hit the limits of my ipad’s abilities when the apps no longer were able to do their jobs. I probably should have just stopped trying to do online banking and crap like that anyway, as I now no longer use those things. It also

Re: [MBZ] OT: cell foniness

2017-02-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
If Curly is still getting good battery life out of his 4s, he is miles ahead of my 5. Got it pretty close to release and now the battery is only good for about a day of non use. If I use it, then I need to hook it to power after a call clay . > On Feb 1, 2017, at 6:35 AM, Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] OT: cell foniness

2017-01-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
AAA also uses CC for their $10/mo service.My parents use them (well, just mom now) and it is really pretty basic service for that Hamilton. Mom got a new phone for free because there is no longer any 2G service to be had. I think the phone is using 3G towers. It is really only used for

Re: [MBZ] Freebie 300SD for Clay

2017-01-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
You have no idea how much that appeals to me. As it is, the neighbors are not that entertained by my collection of old cars. clay > On Jan 31, 2017, at 2:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Go get it, buddy! > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

2017-01-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
This boy must be another scout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkFyvmnWggE clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei retired models- 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and

Re: [MBZ] Another nail in the WVO Coffin

2017-01-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
n <ka...@striplin.net> > Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 8:45 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another nail in the WVO Coffin > > That crap is ban news for diesels. Just because you can do it for a while > does not mean you should. > > Sent from my iPhone > >>

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

2017-01-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
I have a Depo euro light I picked up at PnP. Driver side. need that? clay > On Jan 30, 2017, at 3:51 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I found that Summit Racing offered the Bosch headlight doors for the W123 > chassis, and at a pretty good price

Re: [MBZ] physix problemz

2017-01-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
I was reading a book by Janet Asimov. She posited that teleportation was doable, but it required a receiver be transported to the end of the line. In effect that would be the transportation of that entangled particle to the place you want to go. > On Jan 29, 2017, at 10:17 PM,

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - Re: physix problemz

2017-01-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
I know that Next Gen episode. Scotty is trapped in a Dyson Sphere. So, as it relates to my conundrum, it would not be like Kirk and Spock going back to save the Whales, or Picard and NCC 1701 E going back to save Zephram Cochran from the Borg.I would have to be entangled on a quantum level

[MBZ] Another nail in the WVO Coffin

2017-01-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyFXUYN_1QU=youtu.be This is why there are so few working Diesels on the roads anymore clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei retired models- 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - Re: physix problemz

2017-01-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
Climate change or the wizards? I know there is a bunch of top level science knowledge on this list, and I want to know what the heck would really happen with teleportation. It seems like the movies just bypass the reality of what takes place and … Poof!, you get Scotty to beam you up.

Re: [MBZ] W126 Fun

2017-01-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
Can you use a syringe/hose set up so you do not need to remove door panels? clay > On Jan 29, 2017, at 10:54 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Went over to spend the night at the mother in law’s for her birthday. I > drove to the birthday dinner, and when

Re: [MBZ] physix problemz

2017-01-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
But the same thing has been going on for millennia. Were it not, then I would be living under two miles of ice. Who made the last ice age go away? I am suspecting it is alien invaders who teleported down to inspect this big ice ball planet. Their careless use of transporters caused the

[MBZ] physix problemz

2017-01-28 Thread clay via Mercedes
OK. I got thinking about wind and weather yesterday. High pressure, low pressure, wind, weather, butterfly effect and crap. Homeostasis. Then I tossed in teleportation. You always see these folks just VANISH with no impact. But there should be one, right? You are displacing volume and

Re: [MBZ] Dropping glass Was: hard countertops suck Was: Fixing floors

2017-01-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
I started out with long neck bottles. Those are junk. One night it sounded as if some mexican with an uzi had cone wild in my basement. A case of home brew went boom. I have moved to Groslch and Martinelli bottles to be able to hold the pressure. They do not make boom when they drop or if

[MBZ] will we ever?

2017-01-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1SCAUb/:tCcooaly:GGMvMiE@/www.youtube.com/watch clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei retired models- 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and

Re: [MBZ] OT Does anyone know?

2017-01-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
#1 boy has missed two elections since moving to ND. I still get his ballot in the mail. Not voting it. I usually use it to start fireplace. Around here you have to beg to be let off the list. Mom went through the process of letting all know when dad passed. Seems the state of WA does not

Re: [MBZ] Fixing floors

2017-01-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
They make a floating flooring that looks like tile or rock. Might be ok. Cut out the whole sheet of damaged and do it right. Put the tile backer if you do go with tile. Then use the tile that comes in sheets already stuck together. I hate particle board with a passion. I see all manner

Re: [MBZ] FCP Euro have a clearance sale

2017-01-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> One of the MOST gratifying DIY procedures for a vintage Mercedes Benz. >>>> Just enough of a challenge to make you feel REALLY good about >>>> yourself.

Re: [MBZ] Radio check

2017-01-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
We have become Apostates, Infidels, Heretics! If we do not drink the Kool-Aid, we are to be hunted down and eliminated. I liked it better when the whack jobs just flew down to some South American Banana republic and thought their weird thoughts in the jungle until they could no longer live

Re: [MBZ] Radio check

2017-01-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
It is the result of a loss of religion. Since there is no longer any loyalty to a “God” with servants upon the earth to force them to follow the path of the Grand Mufti, Wizard, prophet, the only thing left is to follow liberal thought patterns as inculcated by edjumakators.These teachers

[MBZ] Goodies for bringing your interior back

2017-01-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.perfectfit.com I was looking for local seat repair goodness and came across this site. It offers all manner of upholstery repair or replacement items, as well as door card material and more. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] FCP Euro have a clearance sale

2017-01-24 Thread clay via Mercedes
Oooo! Door check for under $10 clay > On Jan 24, 2017, at 3:25 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.fcpeuro.com/Mercedes~Benz-parts/?stype=clearance > > What's the clearance, Clarence? > > -- > --FT > Winston Churchill: > “Never give in--never,

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