Re: [MBZ] We Need This:

2024-04-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Hoovie drove a Maybach GL whatever they call them and put on that show.  It was pretty funny --FT On 4/9/24 2:23 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: On our MLs and GLs: [oar2.jpeg] Mercedes Benz Jumping

Re: [MBZ] WE ACCEPT YOU CAR AS A HOOK

2023-12-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I saw two of these things the other day while I was out driving around. They are really small but look bigger until you get close to them --FTSent from iFōnOn Dec 19, 2023, at 11:28 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/282431098101578/ Nothing fishy

Re: [MBZ] WE ACCEPT YOU CAR AS A HOOK

2023-12-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Was bedeutet das? On Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 11:28 AM Robert Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/282431098101578/ > > > > Nothing fishy about this. ONLY WITH YOUR COUNTRY’S ID > > > > AZBob > > > > Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] We can talk on price don’t waste my time 2003 Mercedes-Benz e-class,$5,200

2023-02-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Underneath the grime is a neglected POS. On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 1:05 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > your price is a waste of time. And the car is filthy > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6574228085939552 > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] we now want something more rugged for beach life. Mercedes GL320CDI 2008 - $6, 200 (Surf City)

2022-12-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Can use the embedded dog hair to refine your DNA tracking skills for your next job as a crime scene investigator. On Fri, Dec 23, 2022 at 12:53 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > The break pads prevent or allow the car to break? > > On Fri, Dec 23, 2022 at 9:50 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] we now want something more rugged for beach life. Mercedes GL320CDI 2008 - $6, 200 (Surf City)

2022-12-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The break pads prevent or allow the car to break? On Fri, Dec 23, 2022 at 9:50 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Needs some repairs > > > https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/hampstead-mercedes-gl320cdi-2008/7571143026.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] We should all go buy 3 sets of these, maybe get a group buy rate

2022-09-06 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
No joke Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 6, 2022, at 12:40 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > you know eventually you will need them > > https://www.harborfreight.com/10mm-metric-essential-socket-set-10-piece-58957.html > > -- > --FT > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] We should all go buy 3 sets of these, maybe get a group buy rate

2022-09-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
For me it's the 13mm I'm always hunting for. On Tue, Sep 6, 2022, at 12:53, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Yeah, I saw that this morning and had to laugh, as the only sockets I’m > missing in some sets are the 10mm ones…. > > -D > >> On Sep 6, 2022, at 10:40 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] We should all go buy 3 sets of these, maybe get a group buy rate

2022-09-06 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yeah, I saw that this morning and had to laugh, as the only sockets I’m missing in some sets are the 10mm ones…. -D > On Sep 6, 2022, at 10:40 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > you know eventually you will need them > >

Re: [MBZ] We are selling the car because we have decided to join the tiny house movement and have sold everything we own to live in a school bus

2022-04-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Hmm... the ad copy has changed a little. Has gone from "We are selling the car because we have decided" to "I am selling the car because I have decided" Sounds like at least one person has bailed on the idea of living in a school bus. On Wed, Apr 27, 2022, at 12:53 PM, Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] We are selling the car because we have decided to join the tiny house movement and have sold everything we own to live in a school bus

2022-04-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Reposted. I don't recall what they were asking last time. https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-peters-2010-mercedes-e350-amg/7476534685.html On Wed, Dec 8, 2021, at 2:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Shadetree mechanic's dream! "The sway bar links on the rear wheels have >

Re: [MBZ] We are selling the car because we have decided to join the tiny house movement and have sold everything we own to live in a school bus

2021-12-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Shadetree mechanic's dream! "The sway bar links on the rear wheels have broken, meaning sometimes when you hit bumps you hear it rattle. It is not something that can get worse over time. The windshield has a medium size crack from a rock hitting it." On Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 1:53 PM Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] We are selling the car because we have decided to join the tiny house movement and have sold everything we own to live in a school bus

2021-12-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Everything about this ad is wrong and can never be right.  Only this missing is "no loballers I kno what I got" It has pedal shifters on the steering wheel and a nice sunroof. --FT On 12/8/21 11:47 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: OK then.

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

2021-11-30 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I’ve done this on cars I wasn’t interested in. That is, I went to look at one and decided I didn’t want it. I’ll usually offer advice to address issues, deficiencies or offer marketing ideas if the owner seems interested. It’s the right thing to do in my mind. Of course, there have been some I

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

2021-11-30 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> no reason to be an ass about it. Exactly. Even considered selfishly, assery makes it less likely that you can buy other such vehicles in the future. > I have actually gone to look at cars with some simple problem, helped the > owner get it sorted, or point them to the issue, and felt good

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

2021-11-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Nah, you're right, no reason to be an ass about it.  I have actually gone to look at cars with some simple problem, helped the owner get it sorted, or point them to the issue, and felt good about that. --FT On 11/30/21 4:00 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Yeah there's that too, but then drive by

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

2021-11-30 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Yeah there's that too, but then drive by waving and honk the horn... So, you need to make him feel bad in order for you to feel good? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

2021-11-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Before you go ask if owner was a smoker. On Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 3:57 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah there's that too, but then drive by waving and honk the horn... > > --FT (I am going to h-e-doublehockeysticks) > > On 11/30/21 3:44 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

2021-11-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yeah there's that too, but then drive by waving and honk the horn... --FT (I am going to h-e-doublehockeysticks) On 11/30/21 3:44 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: pop the CPS on in the street or driveway in 15min and drive the thing home and they will feel screwed... I was raised to not do this kind of

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

2021-11-30 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> pop the CPS on in the street or driveway in 15min and drive the thing home > and they will feel screwed... I was raised to not do this kind of thing. Part of maintaining civilization is not rubbing peoples' faces in their 'mistakes' of this sort. The art of the deal is that _both_ parties

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

2021-11-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Pressure washing the engine got something wet that doens't like to be wet. Bring a can of WD-40. On Tue, Nov 30, 2021, at 3:38 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > That's exactly what I was thinking, or some connector got knocked > loose.  Get the CPS, show up, do the deal for less, pop the

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

2021-11-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That's exactly what I was thinking, or some connector got knocked loose.  Get the CPS, show up, do the deal for less, pop the CPS on in the street or driveway in 15min and drive the thing home and they will feel screwed but think you're some kind of genius.  Or then say they can have it back

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

2021-11-30 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Bad crank position sensor, I would bet. -D > On Nov 30, 2021, at 3:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Realtor spec but tempting. Time to scan it and take every connection apart > and spray in some contact cleaner. WHAT'S YOUR BEST PRICE > > > CAR STARTS, BUT THEN DIES,

Re: [MBZ] we should take up a collection and buy this one

2020-09-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Very droll! On Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 10:33 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just because the guy is honest > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/656948395243856/ > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] We have sank slot of money in this car to make it a great daily driver but my husband had surgery and can't fix the safety switch

2020-08-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The color is also a knockout. On Sun, Aug 23, 2020 at 5:12 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s the patina that makes it unique and more valuable > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Aug 23, 2020, at 2:00 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] We have sank slot of money in this car to make it a great daily driver but my husband had surgery and can't fix the safety switch

2020-08-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s the patina that makes it unique and more valuable --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 23, 2020, at 2:00 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > They need to clean out the take-out garbage from behind the driver’s seat > first. > > -D > >> On Aug 23, 2020, at 12:10 PM, Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] We have sank slot of money in this car to make it a great daily driver but my husband had surgery and can't fix the safety switch

2020-08-23 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
They need to clean out the take-out garbage from behind the driver’s seat first. -D > On Aug 23, 2020, at 12:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This could be a good deal although the rear looks blown. 4m Wagon > > > Mercedes e500 - $2,900(Salisbury) > >

Re: [MBZ] We were talking about York AC compressors ...

2020-07-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Or the DMV. On Thu, Jul 9, 2020, 5:45 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > No more normal than living in Floriduh. > > -D > > > On Jul 9, 2020, at 5:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > > > > But is it normal to live there? > > > > On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 5:26 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] We were talking about York AC compressors ...

2020-07-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
No more normal than living in Floriduh. -D > On Jul 9, 2020, at 5:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > But is it normal to live there? > > On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 5:26 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > But it’s a dry heat? > > -D > > > On Jul 9, 2020, at

Re: [MBZ] We were talking about York AC compressors ...

2020-07-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
But is it normal to live there? On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 5:26 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But it’s a dry heat? > > -D > > > On Jul 9, 2020, at 4:55 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Temp this afternoon is only 112 F ... tomorrow, 115 F ... Sat / Sun 117F >

Re: [MBZ] We were talking about York AC compressors ...

2020-07-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
But it’s a dry heat? -D > On Jul 9, 2020, at 4:55 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > Temp this afternoon is only 112 F ... tomorrow, 115 F ... Sat / Sun 117F or > above.. life on the desert floor at 1,300 ft altitude... > > Actually, pretty normal for first week of July... > > On Thu, Jul 9,

Re: [MBZ] We were talking about York AC compressors ...

2020-07-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Temp this afternoon is only 112 F ... tomorrow, 115 F ... Sat / Sun 117F or above.. life on the desert floor at 1,300 ft altitude... Actually, pretty normal for first week of July... On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 10:01 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 9 Jul 2020 08:52:19 -0700 Jim Cathey via

Re: [MBZ] We were talking about York AC compressors ...

2020-07-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 9 Jul 2020 08:29:28 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks for sharing the link to connect to them. You are welcome. I was just surprised they are still made; the four-cylinder pumps were an added benefit. > I need one of the large 4 cyl pumps for the Mercedes bus / motor coach. >

Re: [MBZ] We were talking about York AC compressors ...

2020-07-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 9 Jul 2020 08:52:19 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > That, and 30 lbs of freon 12 to charge the system... ouch.. > > Or test refrigerant. Costs what, $20? IIRC, the test refrigerant has a upper temperature limit above which it does not cool effectively. Grant being in Arizona

Re: [MBZ] We were talking about York AC compressors ...

2020-07-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> That, and 30 lbs of freon 12 to charge the system... ouch.. Or test refrigerant. Costs what, $20? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] We were talking about York AC compressors ...

2020-07-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
you can just dump in 134 with adapters --FT On 7/9/20 11:29 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Thanks for sharing the link to connect to them. I need one of the large 4 cyl pumps for the Mercedes bus / motor coach. That, and 30 lbs of freon 12 to charge the system... ouch.. On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at

Re: [MBZ] We were talking about York AC compressors ...

2020-07-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Thanks for sharing the link to connect to them. I need one of the large 4 cyl pumps for the Mercedes bus / motor coach. That, and 30 lbs of freon 12 to charge the system... ouch.. On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 7:31 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > I discovered York AC compressors are still being made! A

Re: [MBZ] We need to form a syndicate

2020-06-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Kaleb in a few years? Need to build some warehouse space to protect the rare jewels on the back 40... setting on a "gold mine". On Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 6:43 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-07 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 5, 2019, at 11:16 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > There is a BIG, brand new Mercedes Sprinter in the driveway! It is the 144”WB > 12 passenger model with nearly every option but 4Matic, graphite gray with > black interior and MB-Tex

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
From the description, I think the sprinter dimension is saying it could run circles inside a 50' square or circle, (OD) while the hondog gives turning radius, which is half the inside front tyre to inside front tyre circle.   (Tyre ID)   so we really don't know which turns tighter. My H beats

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
6.05Mx2 = 39'9". Was that the longest model Honda? Which is still surprisingly good if curb-to-curb (a smaller number than wall to wall). My Chevy Citation was 39' something curb-to-curb. Mitch. > On December 6, 2019 at 4:41 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Google search

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-06 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Google search suggests the Sprinter needs 47'6" and the Odyssey needs 33' 2". I might be comparing apples to oranges as the descriptions are different. For the Sprinter the data says 47'6" wall to wall turn and for the Odyssey it says 6.05 M turning radius so I assumed the turning circle was

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I'd bet a nickle that the sprinter can turn as tight or tighter than the hondog van. Kevin Kraly via Mercedes December 6, 2019 at 11:46 AM This Sprinter has every possible safety assistance technology including blind spot monitoring with audible and visual

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-06 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 06/12/2019 2:00 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On December 6, 2019 at 2:52 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Watch out for low bridges! 9 1/2' isn't bad. He could have gone under the famous 11'8" bridge with two feet to spare. (11'8" is now 12'4", but people still find a way to

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 6, 2019 at 2:52 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > Watch out for low bridges! 9 1/2' isn't bad. He could have gone under the famous 11'8" bridge with two feet to spare. (11'8" is now 12'4", but people still find a way to hit it)

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-06 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 06/12/2019 11:46 AM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: This Sprinter has every possible safety assistance technology including blind spot monitoring with audible and visual alert, 360 degree camera, front and rear parking sensors and rear cross traffic alert. It also has attention assist

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-06 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
This Sprinter has every possible safety assistance technology including blind spot monitoring with audible and visual alert, 360 degree camera, front and rear parking sensors and rear cross traffic alert. It also has attention assist that will alert the driver if he or she becomes drowsy. If

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Randy, With a larger vehicle its often easier to back into a parking space than it is to back out. I've found in some cases with our Dodge 1500 that sometimes I've easily pulled into a space that is now a bugger to back out of.This is a case where you backup camera will be really helpful

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-06 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I guess Kevin does not have to worry about it, but my first thought was about the difficulty in parking a vehicle with a 12 foot wheelbase. I sometimes struggle to find parking with my F150. Parking lots are tighter than they used to be and the parking spaces are smaller as are the lanes

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Wow, that sounds awesome! Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 5, 2019 11:17:25 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes : > There is a BIG, brand new Mercedes Sprinter in the driveway! It is the 144”WB > 12 passenger model with nearly every option but 4Matic, graphite gray with > black interior and MB-Tex

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Congrats.  No way is a hondog worth 50 grand. Kevin Kraly via Mercedes December 5, 2019 at 10:16 PM There is a BIG, brand new Mercedes Sprinter in the driveway! It is the 144”WB 12 passenger model with nearly every option but 4Matic, graphite gray with black

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Pictures or it didn’t happen --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 5, 2019, at 11:16 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > There is a BIG, brand new Mercedes Sprinter in the driveway! It is the 144”WB > 12 passenger model with nearly every option but 4Matic, graphite gray with > black

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 5 Dec 2019 20:16:39 -0800 Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: > There is a BIG, brand new Mercedes Sprinter in the driveway! It is the > 144”WB 12 passenger model with nearly every option but 4Matic, graphite > gray with black interior and MB-Tex seats. It had 6 whole miles on it > before

Re: [MBZ] We sold our Peterbilt!

2018-05-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 5 May 2018 10:04:09 -0400 archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > What are you hauling with your remaining truck? Lot's of trucking > activity in and out of Florida; especially during the winter vegetable > and fruit seasons. Gerry ~~ We are

Re: [MBZ] We sold our Peterbilt!

2018-05-05 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
What are you hauling with your remaining truck? Lot's of trucking activity in and out of Florida; especially during the winter vegetable and fruit seasons. Gerry ~~ Craig wrote: > On Fri, 4 May 2018 21:45:44 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >

Re: [MBZ] We sold our Peterbilt!

2018-05-04 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 4 May 2018 21:45:44 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > Staying in NM? No. I have problems with the dust. > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 4, 2018, at 6:53 PM, Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > On Fri, 4 May 2018

Re: [MBZ] We sold our Peterbilt!

2018-05-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Staying in NM? Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2018, at 6:53 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 4 May 2018 23:15:00 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Yay! I bet you are grateful for that to be over. > > Yes, more than you can

Re: [MBZ] We sold our Peterbilt!

2018-05-04 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 4 May 2018 18:53:51 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > So what is the new owner going to use it for? He is going to put it to work on the Texas oilfields. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] We sold our Peterbilt!

2018-05-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Pick up old Mercedes and flip them on BaT. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 4, 2018 7:53:51 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >So what is the new owner going to use it for? > ___

Re: [MBZ] We sold our Peterbilt!

2018-05-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So what is the new owner going to use it for? Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2018, at 5:53 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > The transaction concluded today and the new owner drove it away. > > We are glad the long process is concluded! > > > Craig > >

Re: [MBZ] We sold our Peterbilt!

2018-05-04 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 4 May 2018 23:15:00 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Yay! I bet you are grateful for that to be over.  Yes, more than you can know! > Next chapter... Yes, which doesn't include Indiana. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] We sold our Peterbilt!

2018-05-04 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Yay! I bet you are grateful for that to be over.  Next chapter... Rick   Original Message   From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 4, 2018 5:53 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: diese...@pisquared.net Subject: [MBZ] We sold our Peterbilt! The transaction

Re: [MBZ] We Have Seen the Harness and it Is Us

2018-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Harness is done. Pig of a job, but definitely easier than the W140 lower harness which is far more complex. Started right up and idled quite smooth. Didn’t drive it but I still have an ASR light. Grr. Tomorrow it gets the hood pad and I start on the paint recovery. I’m going to put the C3

Re: [MBZ] We Have Seen the Harness and it Is Us

2018-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
OK, I wasn’t ready to post them, but go to the link in my original post and you can see some close ups of the old and “new” harness. -D > On Feb 17, 2018, at 6:02 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Picture? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95

Re: [MBZ] We Have Seen the Harness and it Is Us

2018-02-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Picture? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 17, 2018 5:51:33 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Harness is rebuilt. Took about an hour of work while listening to >Terry Gross. I will rest my bones then head back out to reinstall in a >few

Re: [MBZ] We Have Seen the Harness and it Is Us

2018-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Harness is rebuilt. Took about an hour of work while listening to Terry Gross. I will rest my bones then head back out to reinstall in a few minutes. -D > On Feb 17, 2018, at 4:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Was planning on rebuilding the lower engine

Re: [MBZ] We grow and smoke our own ditchweed in the rural areas

2017-07-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Air cleaner is purposefully black so whoever stripped it is an idiot. Shiny valve cover is harmless, although it will probably tarnish fairly quickly. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:26 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is it just me or is the really shiny valve cover a

Re: [MBZ] We grow and smoke our own ditchweed in the rural areas

2017-07-14 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Is it just me or is the really shiny valve cover a huge red flag? -Curt From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Floyd Thursby Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 2:16 PM Subject: [MBZ] We

Re: [MBZ] We grow and smoke our own ditchweed in the rural areas

2017-07-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
rcedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> *To:* Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> *Cc:* Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> *Sent:* Friday, July 14, 2017 2:27 PM *Subject:* Re: [MBZ] We grow and smoke our own ditchweed in the rural areas Orient red... That brings

Re: [MBZ] We grow and smoke our own ditchweed in the rural areas

2017-07-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
sfo...@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Friday, July 14, 2017 2:27 PM > *Subject:* Re: [MBZ] We grow and smoke our own ditchweed in the rural > areas > > Orient red... That brings back memories. Nice car. > > On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:16 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > merce

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2017-07-14 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
rcedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 2:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] We grow and smoke our own ditchweed in the rural areas Orient red... That brings back memories.  Nice car. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:16

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2017-07-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Orient red... That brings back memories. Nice car. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:16 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6209568395.html > > > -- > --FT > Winston Churchill: > “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing

Re: [MBZ] We like the easy fixes

2016-05-19 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 10:59 AM Subject: [MBZ] We like the easy fixes Oldest son comes home last night

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2016-05-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yup, it was nearly on the hood… Correction: 2-3 inches. Dan > On May 19, 2016, at 11:04 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow, was it way out in front of the car? I could see where it might not be > working! > > --R > > On 5/19/16 10:59 AM, Dan Penoff

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2016-05-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Wow, was it way out in front of the car? I could see where it might not be working! --R On 5/19/16 10:59 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Housing is forward 203 inches off the base -- --BB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] We won!

2016-04-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Congratulations Curt & Angie. how,cool maybe next winter you can try to fire off the OM 617 in my CD. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Apr 1, 2016 6:57 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > You might remember the cold start video from February: >

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2016-04-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
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2016-04-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Curt Raymond wrote: > > You might remember the cold start video from > > February: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VhcR7RmEto > > Angie and I won "most creative video" which comes with a $100 parts > > credit with ID Parts. I'm pretty pleased with it and have already begun > > planning for next

Re: [MBZ] We should sell our 123s in Deutschland

2016-02-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Clay sez: I am fairly sure I could take some sod homed farmboy from 1895, toss him into a remedial year at college and have him surpass the bulk of his fellow student in 2016. clay That is exactly my point. a kid with 5 or 6 years of school can outperform most kolledge gragiates of

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2016-02-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
The quality of their middle school education is light years ahead of our current expectation for an 8th grade survivor. We turn out high school graduates that are forcing colleges to gin up an extra year of remedial classes to get these idiots to a level able to learn in an entry level class.

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2016-02-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
Thanks Obama for destroying the US petroleum industry and wrecking our ability to provide our energy sufficiency. clay On Feb 26, 2016, at 7:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks, Obama for the lowest gas prices in a gazillion years. > > On Fri, Feb 26, 2016 at 10:30 AM, Rich

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2016-02-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
Apple and oranges. The yuro car has a tool kit still in the plastic. Their cars have to pass inspection that our cars would fail. The thing for sale looks like it has been constantly repaired and might even be a #2 condition collector car. clay On Feb 26, 2016, at 6:50 AM, Curly McLain via

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2016-02-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Those guys a hundred to a hundred fifty years ago with a 5th or 6th grade education shore did use big words! We are trying to educate you. I think you have just caught a clue. I am reading the recent Wright Brothers book, their father was some sort of preacher who was fairly high in the

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2016-02-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
We are trying to educate you. I think you have just caught a clue. I am reading the recent Wright Brothers book, their father was some sort of preacher who was fairly high in the organization of whatever flavor he practiced, he traveled a lot in his duties but still did preaching and

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2016-02-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You folks amaze me - everything "bad" is clearly Obama's fault while everything "good" gets credited to someone else. On Fri, Feb 26, 2016 at 10:57 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It was done by the hse of saud and by the people who went drilling in ND > in

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2016-02-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Euro is like $1.10 right now? Looks like a social democratic economic success. Why aren't new Benz prices like 30% lower than a year or two ago? Thanks Obama for keeping our car prices high. --R Ja, the socialists in yurp are so successful that even though our economy is in the dumps

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2016-02-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
It was done by the hse of saud and by the people who went drilling in ND in spite of the bumster's best efforts to kill the US oel industry. ang benzine was similar prices in early 2009. Thanks, Obama for the lowest gas prices in a gazillion years. ___

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2016-02-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Thanks, frackers, for beating Obama and the OPECkerwoods --R On 2/26/16 10:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Thanks, Obama for the lowest gas prices in a gazillion years. On Fri, Feb 26, 2016 at 10:30 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote:

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2016-02-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks, Obama for the lowest gas prices in a gazillion years. On Fri, Feb 26, 2016 at 10:30 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Euro is like $1.10 right now? Looks like a social democratic economic > success. > > Why aren't new Benz prices like 30% lower than a year

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2016-02-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Euro is like $1.10 right now? Looks like a social democratic economic success. Why aren't new Benz prices like 30% lower than a year or two ago? Thanks Obama for keeping our car prices high. --R On 2/26/16 10:11 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Sounds impressive, but the Euro is

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2016-02-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Sounds impressive, but the Euro is WAY down, and the dollar is STRONG, thanks to Obama. On Fri, Feb 26, 2016 at 9:50 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > http://www.ebay.de/itm/172102787678?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 > > $20,000 yuros for

Re: [MBZ] We needa be more like yurp!

2015-12-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: A real paradox - Barcelona is one of the coolest, most vibrant cities on the planet. In 1992 or all the time? Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

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2015-12-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
They’re a coop. That’s why they’re so accommodating. If they were we a state regulated electric utility, they wouldn’t be giving him the time of day, much less purchasing his power. If you read the article I linked to, it highlights one of the weasely things the legislators are doing to try

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2015-12-05 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Dan Penoff wrote: > They’re a coop. That’s why they’re so accommodating. If they were we a state > regulated electric utility, they wouldn’t be giving him the time of day, much > less purchasing his power. > If you read the article I linked to, it highlights one of the weasely things > the

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2015-12-05 Thread MG via Mercedes
Yep, but the bad part is that they still don't pay as much as they charge and you still have to pay the fuel surcharge on all the electricity you use from the line even if you replace it later, or so I was told by one person. I have gotten different stories including that the electricity usage

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2015-12-05 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Curly wrote: > We needa be more like Yurp! We need to re-jig our entire mind about electric. Long wires with few taps? - absolutely unaffordable. Numerous, i.e. perhaps at every residence - generation facility or solar panels. Then think some other pattern of appliances such as those on

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2015-12-05 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
;mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Mountain Man <maontin@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, December 5, 2015 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] We needa be more like yurp! Curly wrote: > We needa be more like Yurp! We need to re-jig our entire mind about electric. Long wires with few taps? - ab

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2015-12-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Solar companies go bankrupt because the Chinese price their panels below cost of production... -Curt From: Curly McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 4, 2015 12:24

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2015-12-04 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Can you produce for your own use? Or put another way, if you have the power co pull the meter and cut the line, can anyone stop you from putting up solar elect. panels? Or how long would it be until the gestapo makes you take em down. Maybe ALCLU would provide you a lawyer. (oops, forgot

Re: [MBZ] We needa be more like yurp!

2015-12-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
What about the lobbyists for the power utilities who get laws passed that make it impossible to use solar at your home? The "Sunshine State" has some of the most restrictive laws regarding solar power in the nation. I can go totally off grid, but I can't produce and sell any of that power.

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