Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Glow Plug Relay

2023-05-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-05-11 15:08, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: The Harbor Freight $20 multi-meter is pretty good for the money. I like them for keeping in places where they might get taken/damaged. I keep one at the vast northern estate. This one is my new favorite cheap meter. When I bought it the

Re: [MBZ] I am stupid

2023-05-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-05-10 19:08, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Those were the fledgling days of a travel service APS had just contracted. They didn’t stay contracted very long after they had made many mistakes. Most people were wise enough to carefully validate their itineraries before their travel and

Re: [MBZ] Latest arrival to Okie Acres

2023-05-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Who was the old guy (not Wilton) who had a W140? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Latest arrival to Okie Acres

2023-05-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-05-08 17:01, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: The previous owner who used to be very active on the lists and I have knows since the 90’s has owned it for the last 35 years. Did he also have a W140 diesel? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 CDI - 175k miles - $7,500

2023-05-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Does the $5000 include what you paid for it at the salvage auction? And by "salvage", do you mean "rebuilt", or is it up to the buyer to make sure it passes inspection and retitle it? On 2023-05-09 16:39, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: "spent over $5000 in the last few months to make it

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Making a Mistake, Voiding a Warranty

2023-05-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-05-08 11:03, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: I would say he should have had the vehicle hauled to the dealer and had them re-fill it. I would also suggest that if he cannot differentiate between the engine drain and the transmission drain his forte is not mechanics and he should just

Re: [MBZ] Haram: This is somewhat unusual -- 1985 BMW 524td,$2,500

2023-05-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-05-08 10:22, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: The BMW diesel engine used in those (M21, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M21) was also used by Ford for a few of their Lincoln models in that time period. I don't know if they had head gasket problems. Quite possibly they were sensitive

Re: [MBZ] Haram: This is somewhat unusual -- 1985 BMW 524td,$2,500

2023-05-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-05-08 09:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Looks fairly nice, could be fun.  I like the interior Runs, drives and stops. Leaks diesel somewhere from engine and dash works intermittently. Mileage unknown. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/259703866537911/ Weren't head

[MBZ] Cheap dash cam is better than no dash cam

2023-05-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
$21 after 50% off coupon and then code 658ZR3X5 at checkout https//www.amazon.com/dp/B07QSHWNBF ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] This Car is From a Video Game

2023-05-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-05-06 16:30, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3514191195482559/ I have a very nice 1992 mercedes benz 190e this is the popular car from the need for speed game Somebody advertised an Evolution II on Facebutt?

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want to contact this guy and see what sort of scam he tries to run?

2023-05-04 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I thought the listing fees were supposed to make that stuff go away. Mitch. On 2023-05-04 19:43, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Yeah I see this pretty often on CL On Thu, May 4, 2023, at 17:12, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: To me it seems like the ad got flagged for advertising a car

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want to contact this guy and see what sort of scam he tries to run?

2023-05-04 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
To me it seems like the ad got flagged for advertising a car the advertiser didn't own at a too good to be true price. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Damn

2023-05-02 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-05-02 15:08, greg via Mercedes wrote: Otis Redding too, a great R artist. Otis Redding III, that is. He was my age. Otis Jr's pilot landed his plane in the lake at Madison in 1967, a couple weeks after his biggest hit was recorded. His wife didn't like (Sittin' On) The Dock of the

Re: [MBZ] Variations on Hood Stacks

2023-04-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Why do I get the feeling that was a halfway decent, rustfree green 300D turbo before some fool got his hands on it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Need an almost 500hp reasonable priced family car? Here you go

2023-04-25 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Are the coil packs an actual upgrade? I'm guessing the suspension mods are not. Mitch. "Some of the typical problem features have been fixed- the ABC hydraulic suspension system has been disabled and a Strutmaster kit with conventional struts/springs has been installed. The coil packs on

Re: [MBZ] Chinese valve stems

2023-04-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I bought a bag of 25 Miltons from an eBay seller. The pic had the word MILTON molded on the bottom of the stems. The ones I got did not. One year and counting on the first four I put in use, so issues so far, but I'm not entirely sure I actually got what I went out of my way to procure.

[MBZ] Hoovie: How it all began

2023-04-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Hoovie the 19 year old car salesman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zn5BVfYx5c ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] These are supposedly hard to fly

2023-04-16 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
It appears you have to know how to fly them, as they don't handle the same as a plane with normal ailerons. Mitsubishi even asked the FAA to require type certification for pilots, despite the plane being lighter than planes that require pilots to be type certified.

Re: [MBZ] ML550 Starter

2023-04-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
So, the guy who sawed the exhaust to gain access to the starter was a bigger idiot than we originally thought? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Dude Better Look Up “Pristine”

2023-04-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
In my Saturn, it can go all winter with the temp blend knob at max. After I've driven a mile, the fan goes on low. After another mile or two to finish warming the car up, it goes on high. Then as the cabin warms up, it goes back to off within ten miles and heats adequately for the rest of the

[MBZ] OT:This $205k Porsche 917 has 19 electric motors driving 38 wheels

2023-04-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Paging MMM https://bringatrailer.com/listing/porsche-917-style-slot-car-track/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] PeachParts Dying?

2023-04-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
There's a company in Canada where internet forums go to die. Their business model seems to be buying popular forums and slowly killing them. Did something like that happen to PeachParts forum? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Todays crackhead award - 1980 300SD - $3,000

2023-04-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Who says the plate is registered to the vehicle? Curbstoners don't buy plates for cars they're flipping, because they never put the title in their own name. https://www.carfax.com/blog/curbstoning Funny open title story of the month: Guy (about my age) tells me he just rebought his first car

Re: [MBZ] Costco oil sale

2023-04-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
The web site also has 12qt cases for $40. So $3.33/qt in qt bottles and $3.20/qt in jugs. I forget which version of Dexos 1 it's certified under. Last I checked, Mobil One was Gen 2 (2018 standard) Dexos, not Gen 3. Gen 3 Dexos is more stringent than GF-6 or API-SP, but now that everything is

Re: [MBZ] I need several of y’all to make this guy offers of less than $2k.

2023-04-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-04-12 09:20, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yep could not even be bothered to take his own photos. And I see the buyer talked about getting the car home to Kansas. Somebody with a BAT account should post a link to the FB listing in the BAT comments, and maybe link a screenshot of

Re: [MBZ] I need several of y’all to make this guy offers of less than $2k.

2023-04-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Holy crap, he put the BAT pictures on failbook. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-mercedes-benz-300td-turbo-2/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] The roller coaster car

2023-04-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-04-12 08:39, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Car was first listed at $220 with a transmission problem, won’t shift past 2nd. A few days later price is $1800 and had a spark issue with a misfire. Now it’s $4000 with a spark issue but no mention of transmission problems.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Breakthrough wind turbine design from Lebanon tech wizard

2023-04-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-04-10 20:30, Craig via Mercedes wrote: It was Savonius buckets spaced out from the axis of rotation as shown in front of solar panels in the attached screenshot. Huh? That looks more like a horizontal waterwheel than Savonius. Literally buckets on spokes.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Breakthrough wind turbine design from Lebanon tech wizard

2023-04-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-04-10 12:58, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I bet his HOA isn’t happy. Paint "X lives matter", or "Save the Whales", or "For the Children" on the barrel halves, and officially call it a prayer wheel. I couldn't read the reuters article due to script blockers, but the title gave me

Re: [MBZ] Should I buy a pullmax?

2023-03-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I had to look to find out what a Pullmax was. Looks like a neat way to make a left fender for my W201 turbo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBdwCQ5l0eE=210 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT: For Aviation Buffs

2023-03-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Ground Control to Major Tom: ya got yer parachute on? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz2F_S3Tl0Y ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: For Aviation Buffs

2023-03-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-03-05 18:55, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Yes, indeed! However, it needs a tow to VERY high altitude to do its magic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1Z8YT6w7Rc ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] A bird? A plane? A Ferrari?

2023-03-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Actually it's two Ferrari. I was hoping one would land in the pool. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEUBhN7cu6Q ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] CIS pressure gauge?

2023-02-27 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-02-27 00:57, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: You need one of Uncle Kent's gauges. https://youtu.be/QSz6GhEMV00 That's a D-Jetronic gauge, for electronic fuel injection. This may help? https://youtu.be/Oyh2VByPGXw That's what I made about 35 years ago for K-Jetronic CIS.

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] Little Jamie

2023-02-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-02-19 17:46, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: I rented a pretty large space in a commercial building. I had to get a zoning variance, which took quite a bit of time and money (as Pierre mentioned). Would it be easier in a less regulated state? Does Chris' estate still have a

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] Little Jamie

2023-02-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-02-19 17:10, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: Thanks Kaleb, Its been a secret up to now as I needed my day job until I had the shop secured. I've reached the "no turning back point", so it was time to give notice and work and get the word out to start advertising a bit. Heres our

Re: [MBZ] A deer attacked my windshield

2023-02-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Anybody ever hear of Catz Windshield? I thought it was local to me, but apparently it's a chain or franchise operation. http://www.catzwindshield.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] A deer attacked my windshield

2023-02-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-02-18 20:41, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: And now you have the makings for a lot of summer sausage, right? Too busy putting a wheel bearing in a ML and arranging for a Saturn windshield to butcher a deer tomorrow. A witness (the guy whose headlights lit up my cataracts and

[MBZ] A deer attacked my windshield

2023-02-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
...on the Saturn Ion tonight. Idiot came running full speed into my fender, tried to jump over the car, shattered my windshield, mirror (Can't believe a TYC power mirror assembly is under $50 shipped and taxed from Rockauto) and plastic A pillar. Actually, it did succeed in jumping over the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who needs an F-94?

2023-01-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-24 11:08, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Good find! Mechanics sarcasm based on the price of Snap-off tools, perfect.. A lot of guys put those badges on their "US General" toolboxes. And then there's this C8 Corvette:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who needs an F-94?

2023-01-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-24 00:14, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: That’s why g-d invented strap-on rocket motors https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/89/20221229_035634-2681641.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT: Who needs an F-94?

2023-01-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254336448454 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Possible Purchase from Copart Auction 22 foot Airstream near Me

2023-01-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I paid $875 for a car. Was something like $1221 out the door with 6% sales tax. Paid with money order. No credit card fee. Paid $3200 for another one. IIRC cost me $43xx, with $300 going to my dealer. Paid with check from dealer. Discount from CoPart for dealer account was more than the $300

Re: [MBZ] 1962 unimog - $10,000

2023-01-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-19 18:31, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-1962-mercedes-benz-unimog/7580207744.html Had a for sale sign on it at the military vehicle show and nobody who knows military vehicles wanted to give him $10k for it?

Re: [MBZ] Going to Investigate This

2023-01-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-19 14:49, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Could be a crank sensor? I drove my W140 home in 2nd gear at 35-45mph depending on traffic. 35 was quite comfortable, if I didn't have cars piling up behind me. 45 really made me want to grab the lever and upshift. It could have gone

Re: [MBZ] Battery got hooked up backwards after being sold the reverse polarity.

2023-01-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-19 12:54, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: How does that even happen? Batteries are available with reversed posts. Optima has the 34 and 34R, for example. But I don't believe I've ever seen anything in the 49/93/H8 class that has the alternate terminal orientation. And most of my

[MBZ] Ford's DCT is worse than VW/Porsche's DCT

2023-01-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Federal lawsuit, jury awards owner $58k plus attorney fees for a 2013 Fiesta. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOQXy4-JqDI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1999 E320 - 110k miles - $4,700

2023-01-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Seems like Spring Perch season doesn't get much attention like it did ten years ago. Is that still a thing? On 2023-01-18 12:46, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I think the usual places -- around the windshield/rear window seals, rocker areas, lower fenders, floors is where it normally

[MBZ] OT: Boy am I glad I ain't out there

2023-01-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
As cars and trucks get heavier, driving on the ice gets more hazardous... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT06Dya9Lv0 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: E- powered plane with 500 mile range

2023-01-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Kind of flat on the bottom, is that a lifting body fuselage? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjPO4_oe5h8 The FAA requires reams of data before a new aircraft leaves the ground, and when I visited, Bar-Yohay was putting Alice through its paces, accelerating to speeds just short of those

Re: [MBZ] Can run off of diesel, oil, biodiesel. Pretty much whatever you want to run it on. 1984 Mercedes 300sd OBO - $6, 000 (Saint Augustine)

2023-01-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-17 10:07, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Krakkker stack https://staugustine.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-augustine-1984-mercedes-300sd-obo/7579079139.html ALDA delete for more smoke! Anybody who would cut a hole in the hood for a vertical straight pipe would probably want to

Re: [MBZ] Good deal on jump pack today

2023-01-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-15 16:11, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 15 Jan 2023 14:20:08 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes Shows -20% $199.99 Was: $249.99 Join Prime to buy this item at $169.99 Oops. Didn't realize it was a Prime sale. I have an active Prime membership so it shows 169.99, check

Re: [MBZ] Good deal on jump pack today

2023-01-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-15 12:43, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GB40-UltraSafe-Lithium-Starter/dp/B015TKUPIC NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000 Amp 12-Volt UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter Box, Car Battery Booster Pack, Portable Power Bank Charger, and Jumper Cables for up to

[MBZ] Mercedes SUV drivers

2023-01-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
https://twitter.com/ClownWorld_/status/1613709721894289409 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 2009 ML 63 - needs conductor plate - $8,400

2023-01-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Engages every gear but will not move Seems like a conductor plate is wishful thinking. More likely a whole transmission. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] People dropping dead

2023-01-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-12 22:11, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: She was a cokehead and had lots of issues over the years so not unsurprising she took the big jump Her paternal grandmother, 42, natural causes as far as I know. Her father, 42, drugs it seems. Her son, 27, suicide. Her, 54, heart

Re: [MBZ] I am thinking I am going insane

2023-01-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-11 14:24, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Even worse is when you run across something that you just bought more of -- I don't know how many sets of brake pads I have for a Saturn Ion/Chevy Cobalt, but there's at least one full set beyond the set I put on the car last year.

Re: [MBZ] A tenant abandoned it at the house 1980 Mercedes-Benz 240d, $1

2023-01-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-11 10:33, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: As a landlord I think he could file an abandoned property claim and get some sort of title for it.  probably cost a few dineros but likely doable. Usually requires steps like sending registered mail to the last address the state has for

Re: [MBZ] 2008 R350 - 158k miles - $5,500

2023-01-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Panoramic? https://images.craigslist.org/00i0i_hfm1hQC4HqKz_0QE0nG_600x450.jpg On 2023-01-07 21:02, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Slightly gaudy but looks clean. https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2008-mercedes-benz-r350/7576114249.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Battery Minder $20 again, Milwaukee M18 deals

2023-01-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-07 18:16, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Seems to be par for the course. I have one leg of power that is intermittent, depending on conditions (underground from the pole to the house). Called the utility, they sent out a couple guys, problem was gone. Asked if the could install a

Re: [MBZ] OT - pipe threads

2023-01-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-07 15:15, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Hmm - interesting idea! The loose threads are FPT? Your MPT fitting, does it have extra threads showing outside the joint? If so, you might cut a few threads off the end of the male fitting. Or better yet, if you have pipe dies, make your own

Re: [MBZ] Okie Acres wind farm

2023-01-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-07 00:18, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: How many cars will you need to move to provide work access and space for the towers? Are we talking about Okie Acres Nowata, or Claremore? I vote for putting the noisemakers on Claremore. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT this would be more fun than a Smart Car -- 1996 Suzuki every kei van Joy-Pop, $8, 950

2023-01-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-06 10:13, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: And about as safe https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/475053574826552 Generally speaking, $9k is a LOT for a Kei class, unless it's something special like a Honda Beat or Autozam AZ-1. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT 1974 Bricklin sv-1,$14,000

2023-01-05 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
29 year old me (not 59 year old me) would be all over that for $4000 in today's money. On 2023-01-05 11:29, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Buy this turd I found moldering in the woods https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6228324633869010 ___

Re: [MBZ] It has the roof and door delete kit on it, 2004 Jeep grand cherokee Laredo Sport Utility 4D, $500

2023-01-05 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Roof and door delete kit? Ohhh, that's what he means. If I ever find another $1700 ML55 I might just do that, put an ORV sticker on it and take it to the dunes. I bet it would suck the non-doors off a VW engine sand rail. On 2023-01-05 11:34, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: it ran great

Re: [MBZ] OT you could kill yourself for less money 1965 Ford AC Cobra superformance spo716, $71, 900

2023-01-04 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-04 16:26, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Have you heard the Bill Cosby monologue on his 427 Cobra? Very funny. It's probably pretty accurate. That wasn't just a 427, it was a supercharged Super Snake. Carroll built two of those, cars which you might be able to drive on normal roads if

Re: [MBZ] 2007 E350 - 167k miles - $4,500

2023-01-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
No damage, just an engine failure, no big deal... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] SMART Crossblade for $20k +

2023-01-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Somebody linked the Doug DeMuro test last year, did I see that here or someplace else? I think it's a mid-high four digits toy, not a $22,222 toy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnL19B4OobE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] No more Hoonigan?

2023-01-02 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-02 23:17, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Is it bad I have no idea who this guy is? Pro rally driver, became famous outside the rally world for driving cars sideways. Age 55, I had no idea he was closer to my age than Kaleb's. I first heard about him for stuff like this:

[MBZ] No more Hoonigan?

2023-01-02 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Pro rally driver and Hoonigan founder Ken Block killed in snowmobile accident. https://t.co/bPvgVKggTw pic.twitter.com/WeH2EYC96f — Road & Track (@RoadandTrack) January 3, 2023 https://twitter.com/RoadandTrack/status/1610099276931104769 ___

[MBZ] Battery Minder $20 again, Milwaukee M18 deals

2023-01-02 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200332201_200332201 Milwaukee M18 deals, free batteries etc. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_rebates-special-offers Example: 3/8 impact comes with 2 free 6 amp batteries:

Re: [MBZ] The 648

2023-01-01 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-01 16:26, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: What is a 648? The original straight 6 CDI engine? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] has been parked for the last year and a half. 1999 Mercedes-Benz e 55 amg, $4, 500

2023-01-01 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-01-01 12:55, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Other than the trunk badge, what distinguishes this pathetic car from the non-AMG E55s? I thought if it had a two digit model number it was AMG. And I don't think there's a 500 or 550 in 1999, you'd probably get a 420 or maybe a 430

Re: [MBZ] Ok now this is getting creepy

2023-01-01 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
You have the fakebook app on a phone, and the phone has a microphone. On 2023-01-01 15:55, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Here lately I have been watching old shows on the fire stick because it’s hard to find any good shows to watch. Currently I am watching an old Fantasy Island episode

[MBZ] OT: cheepcheep generator

2022-12-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
"800W" Inverter, 4 stroke engine. Most reviewers get 600-700W before overload. I don't know how many of those overfilled it with oil. Original spec was 10oz, later reduced to 7.5oz to keep it off the piston. $199 at TSC, $179 Buffalo Tools, temporarily $159 Walmart

[MBZ] OT: $46,800 dealer markup on a $49,700 RAV4

2022-12-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I don't think I'll be going to Oakland to buy my next new Toy Yoda. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/26697/Screenshot_2022-12-30_170412_jpg-2654663.JPG ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT parts issue

2022-12-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-29 17:53, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Yeah hard line especially if bent to fit makes sense to order. I have tried to make hard brake lines from stock tubing and I found it surprisingly difficult to get the bends in exactly the right places. Unfortunately in my case I had no

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hot Wheels Easter Egg

2022-12-28 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Found a 944 for Dan. Maybe he can trade the ML500 for it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/185965/20221228_094215_jpg-2651994.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/185965/20221019_145248_jpg-2632102.JPG ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Introducing the trunk stack

2022-12-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-25 23:21, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Incredible. Where do these fools get these ideas? How are you supposed to open the trunk? And a 123 coupe, no less. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Crack rabbit

2022-12-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Wow, VW still makes body patch parts for those. But the price... https://parts.vw.com/p/Volkswagen__Rabbit/Suspension-Strut-Tower/48363833/561809121.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] This is truly sad with lots of crack

2022-12-25 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-25 15:18, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Recently in the Dodge Ram subreddit somebody asked about the "best hood stack" I replied that there is no such thing as a good hood stack... I thought the pickup guys used bed stacks. ___

Re: [MBZ] WHY???? 2012 Mercedes Benz - $6,000

2022-12-25 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-25 11:55, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/d/indianapolis-2012-mercedes-benz/7571692832.html So you can find it in a parking lot full of identically shaped cars? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] I pulled parts off this car for the 09S550 I am (slowly) fixing up

2022-12-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Carrie Underwood's husband? https://youtu.be/WaSy8yy-mr8 On 2022-12-24 12:38, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It was a beautiful car, designo brown with a dark brown interior, looks like a pissed-off girlfriend, ho, or rival gang member got upset at the owner and took a razor knife to the

Re: [MBZ] Crack rabbit

2022-12-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-24 13:24, Robert Massmann via Mercedes wrote: Was looking for an 81 Rabbit to fix my 81 Rabbit pickup with a rusted out shock tower, but may not be worth the effort. I have a second truck an 82 but have a dilemma of cutting up one to fix the other? Ask your local body shop if they

Re: [MBZ] OT it’s COLD this morning

2022-12-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-24 11:55, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: I reset the breaker, and after a couple minutes, the heat pump fired up. nearly an hour has passed, and the inside temp has risen to 60F! The heating systems in this house aren’t quite enough to deal with this bitterly cold weather. If you

Re: [MBZ] found out car was from Canada but unable to import here 2005 Mercedes-Benz clk-class, $3, 200

2022-12-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-23 14:59, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I’m not sure but I doubt if Canadian cars are much different from US cars. Maybe km instrument cluster? I know people bring cars back and forth, you see them on BaT. My neighbors bought a low mile Escape. Loaded, leather and

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hot Wheels Easter Egg

2022-12-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-23 15:58, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Not yet, working on it. Probably after the first of the year, depending on a couple of prospects I’ve been talking to. Wouldn't you really rather own a 968? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 2007 cdi on MB Market

2022-12-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-22 16:59, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I was shocked that diesel is now under $5 locally (DMV). Still more than Premium here. 87-2.919 93-3.919 Diesel-4.529 I think a 320CDI would be cheaper than my E320 at those prices. $1 markup for premium is nearly as ridiculous as the

Re: [MBZ] OT Engine is fully operational 1947 Lockhead t-33a, $21, 500

2022-12-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-22 11:12, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Well, yeah, there's that aspect too.  It would make a great lawn ornament though.  i wonder if HOAs have prohibitions against parking airplanes in your front yard.

Re: [MBZ] Fire extinguisher

2022-12-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-20 09:52, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: What, for the results of Taco Tuesday? I don't know if it used to be a mudroom behind the bathroom or an oversized bathroom, but somewhere along the line my 14' deep bathroom gained washer hookups and a 240v dryer outlet. The old washer

Re: [MBZ] Fire extinguisher

2022-12-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-19 23:24, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: Folks There is a recall on most all Kidde plastic valve fire extinguishers They replaced a couple for me that were old … one was from 1979 or something It still indicated a charge!!

Re: [MBZ] RIP Steve MacSween

2022-12-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-18 13:38, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: For those of you who knew him from back in the day, Steve MacSween passed last month. That's a name I haven't heard in a while. Was he on okiebenz, or just Richarde's list? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Vehicle in cristine condition - 2003 C240 - $3,900

2022-12-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-17 17:41, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I saw the movie about that car. No thanks My first thought too. For Sale, Christine Condition: http://www.hairballmedia.com/christine_2.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Extra sticky tires -- runs damn good interiors fracted 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ - $3, 000 (Jacksonville)

2022-12-16 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-16 16:44, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Some sort of 163 ML https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-2000-mercedes-benz/7569034856.html Not a ML55 is it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Credit Card Info Nicked

2022-12-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
A couple of years ago, my niece called me up and asked me to pay the $50 monthly rent on her storage unit, because it was 150 miles away from her and she didn't have a CC. I whipped out my $500 credit line card that I keep for potentially sketchy uses, called the storage facility, and gave

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT driving while stupid

2022-12-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-15 22:39, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: He was probably grabbing the gun while he was trying to turn the car with the other hand and like a dumbass stuck his finger in there to get ready to pop his target but shot off his “groin” before he could do the other guy. The most

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT driving while stupid

2022-12-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-15 17:17, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Hadn't heard that they could go "full auto." That would be a surprise I imagine. Hard to imagine unless you never clean it and the firing pin gets stuck, making it slamfire when the action closes. ___

[MBZ] S63: plug it in, plug it in

2022-12-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB5Yaxvjnag ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Just in time for Christmas!1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E

2022-12-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-06 09:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://thembmarket.com/1992-mercedes-benz-500e-4 There were two silver 500Es in Hawaii? Chuck's was Smoke Silver to match his 2.3-16. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2018 SMART fortwo electric - 13k miles - $18,000

2022-12-05 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
If you order the Plaid option, they give you a motorcycle engine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgwzHJo3IXM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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