Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-14 Thread WILTON
: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow Yeah the hand me downs. Hendrik who has hand me downs cars On 13/06/13 23:11, WILTON wrote: Aussie Air Force flew some B-47's for a few years for weather recon, etc. Probably in '60's or early '70's. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 5:03 PM -0400 6/13/13, Gerry Archer wrote: What's the connect between the (Australian designed?) Canberra and B-47s if any? They both had wings, jet engines and were flown by the Air Force, as the B-57 by the latter. Oh, and each had a 7 in there somewheres. :D -MMM-

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 7:39 PM -0400 6/13/13, Gerry Archer wrote: My mistake. Must have been confusing the B-57 (Canberra) with the B-47. http://www.americancombatplanes.com/b57_1.html http://www.planesofthepast.com/b47-stratojet.htm?gclid=CNSa8JqZ4rcCFWYV7AodWlAAlA (reads B-57 history on Wiki interestedly)

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
Oooh yeah, might help if I let you lot know that the job is done. Even put a new timing chain in. ATTABLOKE! Hendrik who forgets stuff So that makes you normal. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
] New driver seat is in wow Yeah right, those things a blind monkey could do with two screwdrivers and a hammer, I am talking about a prescion piece of engineering, forged in the darkest parts of the black forest by magical elves. However to show that i am a most generous and giving person I'll

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow Oooh yeah, might help if I let you lot know that the job is done. Even put a new timing chain in. ATTABLOKE! Hendrik who forgets stuff So

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread G Mann
Hendrick, WHAT?? You're slipping mate. I fully expected it to be a Attaboy medal with Oak Leaves and Free Shipping for Life Gotta pick up the pace to hold your place mate.. ;)) Grant... AZ On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 9:30 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: No no no that won't bloody

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread clay
Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow Oooh yeah, might help if I let you lot know that the job is done. Even put a new timing chain

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
Oh, I MEANT off NW coast of Europe, of course. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: clay redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 4:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow You might like your mate, but a bloke

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread Gerry Archer
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 11:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow Yeah right, those things a blind monkey could do with two screwdrivers and a hammer, I am talking about a prescion piece of engineering, forged in the darkest parts of the black

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
- From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow What's the connect between the (Australian designed?) Canberra and B-47s if any? Gerry Aussie Air Force flew some B

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread Gerry Archer
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow What's the connect between the (Australian designed?) Canberra and B-47s if any? Gerry Aussie Air Force flew some B-47's for a few years for weather recon, etc. Probably in '60's

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Yeah the hand me downs. Hendrik who has hand me downs cars On 13/06/13 23:11, WILTON wrote: Aussie Air Force flew some B-47's for a few years for weather recon, etc. Probably in '60's or early '70's. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I pull an engine apart and put it back together and get nothing, someone undoes 4 bolts and swaps a seat in and get standing applause. Well that's just fine and dandy, perhaps next week I'll attempt to put fuel in the car and will be named shade tree mechanic of the year. Hendrik who is being

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Dieselhead
I pull an engine apart and put it back together and get nothing, someone undoes 4 bolts and swaps a seat in and get standing applause. Well that's just fine and dandy, perhaps next week I'll attempt to put fuel in the car and will be named shade tree mechanic of the year. Hendrik who is being

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Jim Cathey
I pull an engine apart and put it back together and get nothing, someone undoes 4 bolts and swaps a seat in and get standing applause. Presentation! Make us feel the wind in the sails, the creak of the ropes, the hot sun burning down, the lash on your back... -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Darren Marshall
Ha, well imo that's amazing Hendrick... I wouldn't even know where to start. ((( applause ))) To be fair, and with my mechanical handicap of -2hrs, I'd bet it probably took us roughly the same amount of time ;) Definitely not 4 bolts and a belt, the ramp track was busted on the old seat,

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread WILTON
heni...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 2:53 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow I pull an engine apart and put it back together and get nothing, someone undoes 4 bolts and swaps a seat in and get standing applause. Well

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Michael Canfield
planning the deck unloading (safely, hopefully) when I return it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 2:53 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow I pull

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread WILTON
Aint over yet, but thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 10:12 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow Here's a modern day Attaboy.Wilton, You

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Craig
On Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:07:58 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Am now planning the deck unloading (safely, hopefully) when I return it. Is there someone you can ask to help? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 4:23 PM +0930 6/12/13, Hendrik and Fay wrote: I pull an engine apart and put it back together and get nothing, someone undoes 4 bolts and swaps a seat in and get standing applause. Well, SURE! Any schlub can rebuild an engine, but we all know how much fun removing seats is. Well that's

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Randy Bennell
Did I miss something? What engine?? Randy On 12/06/2013 1:53 AM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: I pull an engine apart and put it back together and get nothing, someone undoes 4 bolts and swaps a seat in and get standing applause. Well that's just fine and dandy, perhaps next week I'll attempt to put

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread WILTON
Yes, reluctantly. BTW, I'll not ask SWMBO. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 11:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow On Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:07:58 -0400

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread WILTON
mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow At 4:23 PM +0930 6/12/13, Hendrik and Fay wrote: I pull an engine apart and put it back together and get nothing, someone undoes 4 bolts and swaps a seat in and get standing applause. Well

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread WILTON
: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow BTW, 'just remembered: I used to have B-47's and jet engines lying all over the hanger floor; put 'em back together; worked fine; never got an ATTABOY nor decent pay for it. ;) Wilton - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff
Yeah, just be sure you're not wandering around in any Goodwill stores around there. You could be dealt a crushing blow! Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 12, 2013, at 11:08 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel marme...@gmail.com wrote: At 4:23 PM +0930 6/12/13, Hendrik and Fay wrote: I pull an engine apart

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff
Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow At 4:23 PM +0930 6/12/13, Hendrik and Fay wrote: I pull an engine apart and put it back together and get nothing, someone undoes 4 bolts and swaps a seat in and get standing applause. Well, SURE! Any schlub can rebuild an engine, but we all know

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Randy Bennell
On 12/06/2013 10:40 AM, WILTON wrote: BTW, 'just remembered: I used to have B-47's and jet engines lying all over the hanger floor; put 'em back together; worked fine; never got an ATTABOY nor decent pay for it. ;) Wilton Hey, imagine what we would say if you had put one of those engines

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Mitch Haley
WILTON wrote: Yes, reluctantly. BTW, I'll not ask SWMBO. Wilton Hey! Can you help me unload this while your dog pisses in my bushes? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Randy Bennell wrote: Did I miss something? What engine?? W124/300E/M103 IIRC. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread WILTON
/dangerous position again, therefore, wrenches still in my tool box. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 11:46 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow The important

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 11:40 AM -0400 6/12/13, WILTON wrote: BTW, 'just remembered: I used to have B-47's and jet engines lying all over the hanger floor; put 'em back together; worked fine; never got an ATTABOY nor decent pay for it. ;) Have a belated ATTABOY on me, then! ^.^ -MMM- who always liked the

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 12:01 PM -0400 6/12/13, WILTON wrote: him, If I find such as that again, the wrenches will be MINE. 'Came back from lunch and found the wrenches in offending/dangerous position again, therefore, wrenches still in my tool box. Good man. -MMM- ___

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 11:45 AM -0400 6/12/13, Dan Penoff wrote: Yeah, just be sure you're not wandering around in any Goodwill stores around there. You could be dealt a crushing blow! What, I could find a Nobel Prize? -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread WILTON
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 2:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow At 11:40 AM -0400 6/12/13, WILTON wrote: BTW, 'just remembered: I used to have B-47's and jet engines lying all over the hanger floor; put 'em back together; worked

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread clay
Well, Hendrik, you are living in the underside and being there have a much higher bar than those living in the swaddled first world. We must applaud any positive actions, since it may damage peoples fragile self esteem otherwise. I can send you a nice ribbon if that will make you feel better

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Oooh yeah, might help if I let you lot know that the job is done. Even put a new timing chain in. Hendrik who forgets stuff On 12/06/13 20:57, Dieselhead wrote: I pull an engine apart and put it back together and get nothing, someone undoes 4 bolts and swaps a seat in and get standing

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Hendrik and Fay
the burned knuckles on the hot exhaust, the frustration of trying to put the top timing cover back on.. Hendrik who is suffering from a cold On 12/06/13 22:08, Jim Cathey wrote: I pull an engine apart and put it back together and get nothing, someone undoes 4 bolts and swaps a seat in

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Hendrik and Fay
You know I was just messing around:) As to where to start, like any job you start by researching it, to make sure it's within capabilities. Hendrik who did his homework On 12/06/13 23:29, Darren Marshall wrote: Ha, well imo that's amazing Hendrick... I wouldn't even know where to start.

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Ahh well that deserves an attaboy back at ya. However do be careful, that sort of thing can give you a busted back or something. Hendrik who got a sore back from bending over the engine bay On 12/06/13 23:37, WILTON wrote: Well, not quite standing. Triple ATTABOYS to you Henny. (A

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Hendrik and Fay
This reminds me of a conversation I overheard at the Governors ball, Costa the Greek mechanic was speaking to Sir Ian Williams, the famous surgeon and it went something like this. Costa: You know Sir Ian I beena thinking, you know we do pretty much da same job, we open da motor, we looka what

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Ohh no here we go again, it's a M103 engine which needed a new head gasket. Hendrik who is hopefully going to get a new vanity for Fay today On 13/06/13 00:56, Randy Bennell wrote: Did I miss something? What engine?? Randy On 12/06/2013 1:53 AM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: I pull an engine apart

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Ahh come on now Wilton you gotta work em hard, otherwise they get time to think about redecorating and such. Hendrik who is ducking for cover in case Fay reads this On 13/06/13 01:04, WILTON wrote: Yes, reluctantly. BTW, I'll not ask SWMBO. Wilton ___

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Yeah right, those things a blind monkey could do with two screwdrivers and a hammer, I am talking about a prescion piece of engineering, forged in the darkest parts of the black forest by magical elves. However to show that i am a most generous and giving person I'll give a belated attaboy for

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread Hendrik and Fay
No no no that won't bloody well do at all, I want Col Strickland to fly over personally to present me with my distinguished repair medal. Also know as the 'attaboy medal with oak leaves' Hendrik who is organising a parade as we speak On 13/06/13 04:51, clay wrote: Well, Hendrik, you are