Re: [MBZ] Sunday Fedex delivery?

Yea, I have seen that before, never shows up. On 4/30/2022 12:49 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I ordered an HP all in one printer that is being shipped by Fedex. Supposedly will deliver tomorrow (Sunday) by the end of the day. Really? ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Fedex delivery?

Maybe why Amazon posted a big loss this quarter? Think about how liberal their return policy is, and how they cover shipping. Catching up to them? -D > On Apr 30, 2022, at 3:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wish them well but fear that too many people will take advantage

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Fedex delivery?

I wish them well but fear that too many people will take advantage of their generosity. Hope that I'm proved wrong. On Sat, Apr 30, 2022 at 3:20 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > That sort of thing builds brand loyalty, and word of mouth advertising that > is hard to equal any other way. They are

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Fedex delivery?

That sort of thing builds brand loyalty, and word of mouth advertising that is hard to equal any other way. They are doing just fine. On Sat, Apr 30, 2022 at 2:03 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Chewy did the same for our cat food that wasn't tasty: gave a ful

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Fedex delivery?

Chewy did the same for our cat food that wasn't tasty: gave a full credit and told us to donate to a shelter. I don't expect them to stay in business much longer. On Sat, Apr 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I found my pkg that was delivered at 11

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Fedex delivery?

I found my pkg that was delivered at 11:09AM, it was sitting back down a gravel driveway next to a container the guy uses to store his 4wheeler that he drives out the bridge to the island where his house is, there is no house anywhere nearby, and the houses that he passed have quite different a

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Fedex delivery?

So long as the driver doesn't fall into the sinkhole between mine and the adjacent zip code. On Sat, Apr 30, 2022 at 1:52 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yup, they deliver on Sundays. So does the USPS. I’ve gotten stuff from the > Island of Large Wimmen from both

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Fedex delivery?

Yup, they deliver on Sundays. So does the USPS. I’ve gotten stuff from the Island of Large Wimmen from both on Sundays. -D > On Apr 30, 2022, at 1:49 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I ordered an HP all in one printer that is being shipped by Fedex. > Supposedly will deliver to

[MBZ] Sunday Fedex delivery?

I ordered an HP all in one printer that is being shipped by Fedex. Supposedly will deliver tomorrow (Sunday) by the end of the day. Really? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery o

Re: [MBZ] Sunday crack

Yeah on a second look the body, glass, and paint look good and trim looks complete except for the hood star. Though no clear views of the underside, jack points, etc. could all be rotted. Oil pressure looks borderline low. Might just need a heavier oil. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: >

Re: [MBZ] Sunday crack

Despite the interior upholstery being trashed, it looks pretty solid. Clearly a Euro model, as that’s velour, which does not age well. I wish they didn’t have those darned battering ram bumpers. They really kill the lines of the car. -D > On Nov 22, 2020, at 3:40 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes

[MBZ] Sunday crack

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Re: [MBZ] Sunday Score!

FYI. General Patton's Homestead is in Hamilton MA. Fred. On Sat, Nov 10, 2018 at 9:25 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Patton is a great movie, one that actually deserved academy awards. > If you like Patton, read this: > > https://www.amazon.com/Pattons-Lucky-Scout

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Score!

I had an elementary school teacher who knew one of his cousins or something and she told me the cousin told her that Patton had a recipe for chili that was a family secret and he’d prepare it at almost every family gathering. I reckon I’ll Googlize it someday. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Score!

Yeah, I was quite reluctant to buy into another one of O’Reilly’s conspiracy theories. Makes perfect sense. -D > On Nov 11, 2018, at 8:14 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Met Patton's grandson last year. Touched Patton's famous boots. His > grandson says the conspiracy is bunk, t

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Score!

Met Patton's grandson last year. Touched Patton's famous boots. His grandson says the conspiracy is bunk, the general simply caught pneumonia in the hospital and died. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Score!

On Sat, 10 Nov 2018 18:42:02 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > There is nothing like people not being able to hear the movie over > snoring One for the quotes page! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Score!

Whoops! Sorry about that, I misunderstood. I was pretty sure Patton wasn’t from WI. That’s one of the things I was interested in learning more about. Unfortunately, I didn’t pay attention to the book’s author, who has made a career out of perpetuating unfounded claims about various famous pe

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Score!

Frank Martin, the scout in the book I referred to was from WI. (not Patton)As for Patton, it seems there is some evidence that he may have been "put down" by his own gummit. Since the OSI guys are probably dead, we will never know for sure. Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Score!

I read the Bill O’Reilly “conspiracy” book about his death recently, and while it was a lot of BS as this is the way O’Reilly pimps his conspiracy books, there were some interesting historical aspects to it. I should have known better, but Patton’s death was always something I wanted to know m

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Score!

I have never seen it. I guess I need to one of these days. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2018, at 8:24 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Patton is a great movie, one that actually deserved academy awards.If you > like Patton, read this: > https://www.amazon.com/Pattons-Luc

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Score!

Patton is a great movie, one that actually deserved academy awards. If you like Patton, read this: https://www.amazon.com/Pattons-Lucky-Scout-Adventures-Observer/dp/1933987103? It is a book that is nearly impossible to put down. And he was from WI. Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Score!

Your a looser --FT Sent from iPhone > On Nov 10, 2018, at 7:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don’t care for the reclining movie seats. I usually end up falling asleep > half way thru just like I would at home. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 10, 2018, at 6:27 PM, Da

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Score!

There is nothing like people not being able to hear the movie over snoring Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2018, at 6:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > You don’t have to recline them. They’re still comfortable as heck no matter > what. > > -D > > >> On Nov 10, 2018, at 7:37 PM

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Score!

You don’t have to recline them. They’re still comfortable as heck no matter what. -D > On Nov 10, 2018, at 7:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don’t care for the reclining movie seats. I usually end up falling asleep > half way thru just like I would at home. > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] Sunday Score!

I don’t care for the reclining movie seats. I usually end up falling asleep half way thru just like I would at home. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2018, at 6:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Was just perusing the listings for the local movie theatre, as the wife > wanted to go

[MBZ] Sunday Score!

Was just perusing the listings for the local movie theatre, as the wife wanted to go see a movie this weekend. Special showing tomorrow only for Veteran’s Day - Patton!!! George S. Patton was revered as a god in my house when I was growing up. I remember having to go see the movie as a kid wh

Re: [MBZ] Sunday and Monday carPr0n flix

No MB stuff, we can fix that https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPyKVkSDLbU finnie racing wheel to wheel action and a clumsy Scotsman busting the box. Hendrik who needs to give his box some attention On 23/06/14 00:33, Rich Thomas wrote: Ferraris and such, no MBs, but still cool http://jalopnik.

[MBZ] Sunday carPr0n flix

Ferraris and such, no MBs, but still cool http://jalopnik.com/step-inside-one-of-the-most-incredible-garages-ever-put-1594282200 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery optio

Re: [MBZ] Sunday OT -- tunes for all you old prog-rock guys

Yes. It was actually the first contract engineering/research firm in the world, I think established in the mid-late 1800s (i forget exactly). We did lots of work for the gummint and private industry, sorta outsourcing their technical challenges. It was one of those places where a lunch could

Re: [MBZ] Sunday OT -- tunes for all you old prog-rock guys

Interesting! Arthur D. Little sounds like the kind of creative company that developed various item on contract back then. Gerry From: "Rich Thomas" That retro-reflector was developed by a company called Arthur D. Little, Inc. in Cambridge, MA where I got my first real job (and met my wife!).

Re: [MBZ] Sunday OT -- tunes for all you old prog-rock guys

That retro-reflector was developed by a company called Arthur D. Little, Inc. in Cambridge, MA where I got my first real job (and met my wife!). I had the pleasure and privilege to work with some of the engineers who developed it and saw it launched and placed on the Moon. Last I heard it was

Re: [MBZ] Sunday OT -- tunes for all you old prog-rock guys

From: "Rich Thomas" Saw this reference (and check out the linked vid of the telescopes shooting lasers http://gizmodo.com/whoa-these-sci-fi-laser-shooting-telescopes-are-actual-1441525798 Enjoy y'all old dudes! --R Around the late '70s...early '80s I visited the McDonald Observatory in S

[MBZ] Sunday OT -- tunes for all you old prog-rock guys

Saw this reference http://gizmodo.com/god-is-an-astronaut-echoes-1441616502 (and check out the linked vid of the telescopes shooting lasers http://gizmodo.com/whoa-these-sci-fi-laser-shooting-telescopes-are-actual-1441525798 ) and thought to listen to them, I really like it. On Spotify in the

Re: [MBZ] Sunday prep

> ...And you will be polishing the wheels on which day? Hendrik.. > I never polish the wheels since they are clearcoated silver painted/anodized 18" AMGs. When I wash the car Saturday PM as the last step, I will as usual spray them with P21S first. The streets I use to drive to the site (6 mil

Re: [MBZ] Sunday polishing

And you will be polishing the wheels on which day? Hendrik who has an extremely unshiny blue black 300TE which would not be welcomed at the club On 09/08/12 05:30, relng...@aol.com wrote: The MBCA Clean Car Show at the Nile Golf and Country Club at I-5 and 205th St. 10AM-2PM. My extremely

Re: [MBZ] Sunday

> .Where are you showing, I would like to come by and see her? > > David Liddell > Lynnwood Wa... > The MBCA Clean Car Show at the Nile Golf and Country Club at I-5 and 205th St. 10AM-2PM. My extremely shiny red C300 is currently being fettled for the day and I'm not done with it yet. I s

Re: [MBZ] Sunday puzzle 420 SDL?

-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 8:57 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sunday puzzle 420 SDL? Isn't that the model with built in internet access? Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 07:54:39 -0400 From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" Subject: [MBZ] Sunday

Re: [MBZ] Sunday puzzle 420 SDL?

th 275kmi on it; 'came back out of FL with only 75 kmi on it. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Tim C." To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 4:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sunday puzzle 420 SDL? I likely don't have the knowledge to ID

Re: [MBZ] Sunday puzzle 420 SDL?

On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 1:12 PM, Tim C. wrote: > I likely don't have the knowledge to ID it, but if someone is seriously > interested I should be able >swing by after work tomorrow or Tuesday to collect some photographic evidence, >and provide a >generally unqualified mechanical opinion.  I don't

Re: [MBZ] Sunday puzzle 420 SDL?

t me know if you'd like information, feel free to mail offlist. Thanks, -Tim -Original Message- From: Alex Chamberlain Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 12:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sunday puzzle 420 SDL? On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 4:54 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Sunday puzzle 420 SDL?

On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 4:54 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > Anybody know what engine this might be? I can find no mention in Nitske. > > > > http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1164261383.html > I guess those "shiny Euro rims" are what make it worth $9500. ___ h

Re: [MBZ] Sunday puzzle 420 SDL?

Isn't that the model with built in internet access? Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 07:54:39 -0400 From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" Subject: [MBZ] Sunday puzzle 420 SDL? To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Message-ID: <000b01c9e766$bcf84f00$36e8ed...@net> Content-Type

Re: [MBZ] Sunday puzzle 420 SDL?

they made, both domestic and export, and the largest engine at that time was a 3.0 liter 603. Get a VIN - that's the only way you'll know for sure. Dan --- On Sun, 6/7/09, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr > Subject: [MBZ] Sunday puzzle 420 SDL? > To: &q

[MBZ] Sunday puzzle 420 SDL?

Anybody know what engine this might be? I can find no mention in Nitske. http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1164261383.html Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI --

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

If both are worn, and I don't think they are in the case we're talking about, check tire pressures too. too low, both sides can wear, too high, centre can wear. Amazing what you can tell just by looking at how a tire wearschunking, featheringetc... Ed 300E On 16/07/07, Marshall Booth <[

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

LarryT wrote: > Too much toe out -- need a front end alignment - normally done as a 4 wheel > alignment -- > Too much toe out wears the INSIDE edges - not the outside edges. Too much toe in wears the outside edge. Worn tie rod(s) can wear either (or both). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: "Allan Streib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 10:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance > Changed oil (back to M1 after a couple of changes of Delo, M1 having > been hard to find locall

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Allan Streib wrote: > Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >> I forgot the brake support bushings, but Peter reminded me :-) > > Are these "brake supports" also known as track rods? They are one of > my suspects for a creaking or popping noise that seems to be right on > the firewall. Y

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I forgot the brake support bushings, but Peter reminded me :-) Are these "brake supports" also known as track rods? They are one of my suspects for a creaking or popping noise that seems to be right on the firewall. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Marshall Booth wrote: > Allan Streib wrote: >> Changed oil (back to M1 after a couple of changes of Delo, M1 having >> been hard to find locally for a while, but Wal-Mart had the five quart >> jugs of 15W-50 on sale today). Also changed fuel filters, and rotated >> tires this afternoon, trying to g

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Allan Streib wrote: > Changed oil (back to M1 after a couple of changes of Delo, M1 having > been hard to find locally for a while, but Wal-Mart had the five quart > jugs of 15W-50 on sale today). Also changed fuel filters, and rotated > tires this afternoon, trying to get a bit more life out of my

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Worn bushings? Ball joints going bad? Camber adjustment out (lower eccentric bolt)? --R OK Don wrote: > What's the answer to Allen's front tire wear question? > > On 7/15/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> the 15w40 is also diesel stuff and works fine >> >> > > __

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

I bought some of the Truck stuff a couple weeks ago, and some of the 15W50 -- the truck stuff comes in 4 qt jugs, the 15W50 in 5 qt. Go figure. --R John Robbins wrote: > Luther wrote: > >> Sure that's the diesel stuff? It's called Turbo Diesel Truck now. >> Only weight is 5w-40 and comes in

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Check the front end -- excessive outside wear is a sign of worn tie > rods or center link ball joints, giving you excessive toe-out. Could > also be bad brake support bushings on a W123 or W126 chassis. Yes, this is my 300D. Not sure if I was clea

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Check the front end -- excessive outside wear is a sign of worn tie rods or center link ball joints, giving you excessive toe-out. Could also be bad brake support bushings on a W123 or W126 chassis. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see offici

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

What's the answer to Allen's front tire wear question? On 7/15/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > the 15w40 is also diesel stuff and works fine > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli '90 300D, '87 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

the 15w40 is also diesel stuff and works fine Luther wrote: > Sure that's the diesel stuff? It's called Turbo Diesel Truck now. Only > weight is 5w-40 and comes in the gallon jugs. Costs ~$22 locally. > > Luther > > On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:34:02 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Luther wrote: > Sure that's the diesel stuff? It's called Turbo Diesel Truck now. > Only weight is 5w-40 and comes in the gallon jugs. Costs ~$22 > locally. So far as I know the 15w50 is still good to use. I've found a source of the 5w40 Turbo Diesel Truck so I use that now. Costs ~6 a quart

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Sure that's the diesel stuff? It's called Turbo Diesel Truck now. No, this was the 15W-50, which is also approved for Mercedes diesels. They didn't have the Turbo Truck (Delvac) in stock. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

"Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > how much was it at wally world? $19.59 here. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Sure that's the diesel stuff? It's called Turbo Diesel Truck now. Only weight is 5w-40 and comes in the gallon jugs. Costs ~$22 locally. Luther On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:34:02 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > how much was it at wally world? > > Allan Streib wrote: >> Change

Re: [MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

how much was it at wally world? Allan Streib wrote: > Changed oil (back to M1 after a couple of changes of Delo, M1 having > been hard to find locally for a while, but Wal-Mart had the five quart > jugs of 15W-50 on sale today). Also changed fuel filters, and rotated > tires this afternoon, trying

[MBZ] Sunday afternoon maintenance

Changed oil (back to M1 after a couple of changes of Delo, M1 having been hard to find locally for a while, but Wal-Mart had the five quart jugs of 15W-50 on sale today). Also changed fuel filters, and rotated tires this afternoon, trying to get a bit more life out of my nearly worn down michelins.

Re: [MBZ] Sunday drivers cars

I bet someone is gonna want you to take a peek at that '87 300D. Looks like it might be a good deal. On 11/6/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The following is a list of cars I found around here that some of you may be interested in. If you are not -- HIT THE DELETE KEY RIGHT NOW -- or ju

[MBZ] Sunday drivers cars

The following is a list of cars I found around here that some of you may be interested in. If you are not -- HIT THE DELETE KEY RIGHT NOW -- or just pipe down. I can look at any of these if you desire. http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/109239903.html --86 SEL $3500 http://seattle.craigsl

[MBZ] Sunday night car list

http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/107515135.html --78 300d $850 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/107475640.html --66 230 $1k All the rest were just over priced vergasser models. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Die

[MBZ] Sunday cars

http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/81054156.html -72 280SE $800 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/80969956.html --Parade your diesel http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/80967882.html --80 300D $1200 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/80924692.html --Offer him $500 http://seattle.craigslist.