Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different

2022-01-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
My auntie had a coupé of that body style, it was a very pretty blue with blue interior.  I actually really liked it before Ralphie trashed them, but now I like them again. --FT On 1/25/22 9:53 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Unsafe at any speed yet curiously compelling...

[MBZ] And now for something completely different

2022-01-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Unsafe at any speed yet curiously compelling... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-chevrolet-corvair-monza-25/ ___ 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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2017-06-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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[MBZ] And now for something completely different - NOT rabbit related

2015-09-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Overgrown sheep yields record 88 pounds of woolPublished: Thursday, September 3, 2015 An Australian sheep that had escaped from its flock years earlier was saved today through heroic shearing that stripped a record 88 pounds of wool off the animal. "It's definitely one of the biggest sheep we've

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different - NOT rabbit related

2015-09-03 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
I saw that. Probably not merino though, too nice and white -- Merino sheep make TONS of lanolin, and the wool isn't white when they are sheared, it's tan and VERY greasy (and in the case of a male sheep, rancid, too). I'd guess Perendale, nice white and coarse. At any rate, poor sheepie

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different - NOT rabbit related

2015-09-03 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Saw what? Who are you replying to? Whoever it is, their email didn't show up in my inbox. This is weird. On another list we are currently having a discussion about sheep with a retired New Zealand sheep farmer. *Below are the emails: Gerry .. Peter

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose

2015-06-10 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
, 2015 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose How do I get a part number for it? Or do I simply order generic (approx. 1 dia.) coolant hose and cut it to match? If it doesn't have any molded bends in it and Goodyear or Gates

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose

2015-06-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
: Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Mitch Haley mi...@mitchellhaley.com Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose How do I get

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose

2015-06-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
All over the place online. Your nose looks to be number 299: http://www.mbpartsworld.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_assembly=1083730ukey_make=1103ukey_model=16069modelYear=1985ukey_category=24392 Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 10, 2015, at 9:41 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose

2015-06-10 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Mitch Haley mi...@mitchellhaley.com Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose How do I get a part number for it? Or do I simply order generic (approx. 1 dia.) coolant

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose

2015-06-10 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
Actually mine was #257. Or are you referring to Andrew's hose?  Michael E. Esh me...@horizonenv.com michael...@mac.com http://www.yugster.com/invite/138123 (C) 231.894.5505 On Jun 10, 2015, at 04:04 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: All over the place online. Your

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose

2015-06-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That's hose. Dang autocorrect. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 10, 2015, at 11:02 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: All over the place online. Your nose looks to be number 299:

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose

2015-06-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Mine is the straight length of hose between 281 and 290. Doesn't appear to have a number... On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 11:06 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: That's hose. Dang autocorrect. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 10, 2015, at 11:02 AM, Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose

2015-06-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
or nothing at all. -Curt From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Mitch Haley mi...@mitchellhaley.com Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose

2015-06-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose How do I get a part number for it? Or do I simply order generic (approx. 1 dia.) coolant hose and cut it to match? If it doesn't have any molded bends

[MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose

2015-06-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My daily driver 1983 300TD has developed a leaky coolant hose. It's a straight 8 long hose, located maybe 10 down from the top of the engine and roughly parallel to the front of the car. The hose clamps are thoughtfully oriented to enable easy access crom the top to remove them with a phillips

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different (not OT) - R/R W123 coolant hose

2015-06-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
How do I get a part number for it? Or do I simply order generic (approx. 1 dia.) coolant hose and cut it to match? If it doesn't have any molded bends in it and Goodyear or Gates quality is good enough for you (5-10 year life vs maybe 10-20 for factory) you can just take it off, and have the

[MBZ] And now for something completely different

2014-01-28 Thread Rich Thomas
Not a Merzaydeez engine but still cool http://www.wired.com/autopia/2014/01/nissan-3-cylinder-le-mans/ --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different

2014-01-28 Thread Randy Bennell
On 28/01/2014 1:01 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Not a Merzaydeez engine but still cool http://www.wired.com/autopia/2014/01/nissan-3-cylinder-le-mans/ --R ___ Hmmm - drop that into a Smart car and you have a 400 HP sleeper. Randy

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different

2014-01-28 Thread Craig
On Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:01:32 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Not a Merzaydeez engine but still cool http://www.wired.com/autopia/2014/01/nissan-3-cylinder-le-mans/ Interesting. I wonder if it will see any production automobile use. Either the guy shown holding

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different

2014-01-28 Thread Hendrik and Fay
That's what's referred to a whiz-bang engine, it goes whizz and then bang. Hendrik who goes for a whizz now and then On 29/01/14 07:22, Randy Bennell wrote: On 28/01/2014 1:01 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Not a Merzaydeez engine but still cool

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different

2014-01-28 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Looks kinda photo shopped but then 40 kilos is not a hell of a lot, back in the day you could get bags of cement in 20kg and 40kg size, then we all got weak and they stopped selling the 40's. Which annoyed me, as you spend all day opening bags with the little bastards. Hendrik who can still

[MBZ] And now for something completely different on ebay....

2010-03-19 Thread Rolf
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Mercedes-111-coupes-60s_W0QQitemZ300408663827QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item45f1c06f13 Pretty cool for the right person. -Rolf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different on ebay....

2010-03-19 Thread E M
Ah, Chia Pet Mercs. lol. Just rub seeds in, water, and watch grow. ;-) You watch, they'll be all the craze this coming Christmas. Ed 300E On 19 March 2010 14:29, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different on ebay....

2010-03-19 Thread WILTON
'Fraid I'll hafta let these go/sit, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different on ebay Ah, Chia Pet Mercs

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different on ebay....

2010-03-19 Thread Dieselhead
Oh Andrew! You really need these! They are in your backyard! Something to do in retirement... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Mercedes-111-coupes-60s_W0QQitemZ300408663827QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item45f1c06f13 Pretty cool for the right person. -Rolf

Re: [MBZ] And now for something completely different on ebay....

2010-03-19 Thread E M
Whenever I see pictures like this, I can't help but think, these cars once rolled off the line, and were not only mint, but probably the pride and joy of their new owners. I've mentioned before, I've looked around at several 560SELs. I remember looking at (drooling over) these cars when they

Re: [MBZ] And Now For Something Completely Different...

2006-03-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 3/30/06, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At first I thought Hmm, kinda neat and then I really looked at it. Ugly eyebrows, ugly wheels, an engine bay that shows I just threw this in here. That dash installation is TOTALLY HIDEOUS... What installation? I can't believe he thinks the

[MBZ] And Now For Something Completely Different...

2006-03-30 Thread Rick Knoble
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[MBZ] And now for something completely different...

2006-02-10 Thread Jim Cathey
...than what I've been working on lately. Today I moved the dead-tranny 190D into the garage. Time for a transplant, more than a year and a half after I bought the car! I'm planning to convert it to a manual transmission. Wish me luck! http://cathey.dogear.com/mb190d.html -- Jim