Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY

2005-09-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its fixing to be, nobody seems to get the message that the gun topic is over so I guess I will have to filter it then. Gabriel S. wrote: I thought this topic was dead? On 8/31/05, kweimer [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know about Waffle Houses in North

Re: [MBZ] Taxes...love 'em

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
Outlook all you want. She may be very pleasant to chat with. As long as she is not getting paid to give a poop about the issue, it probably matters not a whit to her what you think. On Wednesday, August 31, 2005, at 03:47 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: Ah suppose muh good commie-pinko outlook on

Re: [MBZ] Gmail - rant

2005-09-01 Thread Gabriel S.
how many times do i have to say this people: gmail is the best *web based*email...I never compared it to software based programs like endora or outlook! On 8/31/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I dont have cable or DSL where Im at yet. I had sat before but now have a wireless

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread Bucks2
We down here just shake our heads in wonder at everyone says 'eh' after a sentence. And what's up with all your money being different colors? What an odd sense of logic that is. Canada sure is odd. Ken PS, Does your head get tired, what with all that constant shaking? In a message dated

[MBZ] OT: copying hard drive

2005-09-01 Thread Mitch Haley
What's the easiest way to make a backup copy of a win98 bootable drive?

Re: [MBZ] changing the motor mounts W123

2005-09-01 Thread Peter Frederick
Jack under the oil pan with a board on the jack (use ONLY a floor jack, not a bottle jack, please!). Yes, you should probably replace the tranny mount as well, it's usually in better shape, but when they get soft, you get excessive driveline vibration. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Heater motor for '87 190D - Help, please?

2005-09-01 Thread macknox
I know that someone here had a reliable contact for an electric motor rebuilder who did a lot of Mercedes stuff. Can someone please remind me of the name? I cannot let my daughter face the winter without a defroster, and it is right around the corner already. Anyone have a good source for a

Re: [MBZ] Cars of which we dare not speak....

2005-09-01 Thread OK Don
I don't think so. The only Nikons that are really collectable are the old range findre versions and the professional F series. That having been siad, I don't follow the Nikon market much. I have two F-3s that just keep on shooting. On 8/31/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK Don,

Re: [MBZ] OT: copying hard drive

2005-09-01 Thread Jeff Zedic
Use Norton Ghost Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] V8 CDI (Actual Mercedes content - sorry, gun lovers)

2005-09-01 Thread OK Don
OUr government is relaxing the air quality standards becasue we had a hurricane, but they can't figure out how to let these great, clean new technology Diesels into the country??? Most be $$$ involved on both accounts. I agree with Dave's hopes for the new urea injection system - 800 miles

Re: [MBZ] Passat diesels

2005-09-01 Thread OK Don
If enough of them get into the country, they'll get old and cheep someday -- Also a bummer, but always out of my price range. :( DG -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] OT: copying hard drive

2005-09-01 Thread dave walton
Ghost is good. The current version of Ghost and Drive Image allow you to ghost while running windows and is great for backing up workstations to a central server. The older versions of Ghost require you to boot from a dos floppy or CD. Drive Image includes a Linux boot CD Image that does the

[MBZ] BZZZT, WRONG

2005-09-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1949-Mercedes-Benz-170S-Parts-Car-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ7996536713QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D,

Re: [MBZ] Passat diesels

2005-09-01 Thread Harry  M.
Well, here's the not so good or bad news. Base Price is $24,000 all the way up to $36,000 for a fully loaded model with all wheel drive OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If enough of them get into the country, they'll get old and cheep someday -- Also a bummer, but always out of my price

Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

2005-09-01 Thread Harry  M.
Let me refraze that, the europeans are embracing diesels more than the gas counterparts. Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Catching on  The Europeans caught on about diesels long ago.Too bad the majority of us Americans can't seem tocatch on.  Mike - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

2005-09-01 Thread David Brodbeck
Richard Hattaway wrote: Rethinking the niche market comment, I'm wrong there, globally. It's a niche market in the US. Europe depends on them. We will too, eventually. Or maybe not. I hear the stricter EPA regs that come into effect in 2007 will totally eliminate passenger car diesels,

[MBZ] hursty should buy this

2005-09-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-600-Series-Mercedes-600-Limo_W0QQitemZ4572515869QQcategoryZ6333QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D,

Re: [MBZ] Taxes...love 'em

2005-09-01 Thread David Brodbeck
Royce Engler wrote: Wonder what happened...I was stationed in Bremerton in the mid 1970's and it wasn't like that then. At least it didn't seem that way. Although...it seemed like most of the women in those days wore flannel shirts and waffle stompers. Maybe Microsoft attracted all the

[MBZ] Bringing in Canadian new cars

2005-09-01 Thread RELNGSON
A reasonable person would figure the UVW would give a holla' to the the dealers up north with a request to clear the Vancouver dealers overload of TDI, thereby allowing VVW to take delivery of new model 06 cars, and UVW sells the stuff the canadians are not moving.  That is just me thinking

Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY

2005-09-01 Thread David Brodbeck
Mike Canfield wrote: People had alot more respect for each other and life in general was better when you were hung for stealing a horse and nearly everyone carried a firearm. 'Course, you got hung if people *thought* you stole a horse. Whether you actually did it or not was unimportant,

Re: [MBZ] MBZ GMAIL

2005-09-01 Thread Fred De Vries
Gabe, I need a GMail invitation please! Send it or I'll talk about gun toting cows that drive gassers and don't beleive in police or biodiesel! :) FRED DE VRIES

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread David Brodbeck
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We down here just shake our heads in wonder at everyone says 'eh' after a sentence. And what's up with all your money being different colors? What an odd sense of logic that is. Canada sure is odd. Reminds me of a comedy bit I heard once: So why do you Canadians

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

2005-09-01 Thread David Brodbeck
David Goldsmith wrote: Wait a second, there are double cab Vanagon Pick-ups? Are they still manufactured? Can you get 'em w/ a TDI in 'em? There used to be. The last production year was 1993, if I remember right. I don't think they ever got the TDI, though some people have done swaps.

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread Bucks2
It seems to me that the last two messages on that subject were not even about the subject. Shouldn't someone have changed the subject? And if we count the number of posts on guns do we count the ones complaining about the people talking about guns? Where is Gabriels MB subject matter like I

Re: [MBZ] Gmail - rant

2005-09-01 Thread Bucks2
Where's the MB content. I want MB content in EVERY message. Kaleb, Kaleb, filter those guys talking about GMail. I'm tired of seeing GMail posts. This is a car site not e-mail. Oooo, Oooo, I'm sooo offended... Ken In a message dated 8/31/2005 6:28:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] copying hard drive

2005-09-01 Thread Bucks2
This is the third email in a row that has no MB content. I don't want to know about computer stuff. There are computer stuff sites to go to. And why didn't someone truncate that looonng message about guns when they were complaining about them? I had to page past several pages of

Re: [MBZ] Cars of which we dare not speak....

2005-09-01 Thread Bucks2
OH OH OH. there's no MB content in this message. This isn't a camera site. The subject line doesn't match the content. Why didn't someone change it? Ken In a message dated 8/31/2005 6:28:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] copying hard drive

2005-09-01 Thread Bucks2
Are you tired of my bitching yet? And you know, I didn't even have a post in the gun saga. I just got tired of the bitching about it. I'll be quiet now. Ken In a message dated 8/31/2005 6:28:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Cars of which we dare not speak....

2005-09-01 Thread David Brodbeck
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OH OH OH. there's no MB content in this message. This isn't a camera site. The subject line doesn't match the content. Why didn't someone change it? Methinks someone's got a chip on his shoulder.

Re: [MBZ] Cars of which we dare not speak....

2005-09-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
Ken If you continue to point out the non-MB content of each post, your fingers will fall off. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 138K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 7:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cars

[MBZ] OT: was Cars of which we dare not speak....now inexplicably Nikon cameras

2005-09-01 Thread Zeitgeist
Does anyone here know much about Nikon range finders? The wife and I inherited a Nikon SP with lots of lenses and other goodies, but I'm ultra paranoid about listing it on ebay. I expect the wolves to attack with questions I can't answer and gripes I won't understand--kinda like Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread Bill Gallagher
Tomas Jefferson believed that governments are basically evil and the citizens have the right to overthrow the government by force. Therefore, the right to bear arms to kill leaders and their troops of the evil empire ... The South used this logic in the civil war in US history but Lincoln said

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I do not have knowledge of Canada's constitution, but how did your foundering fathers address the issue of a government which suppress it's people Are you joking? We spend too much time not freezing to bloody death up here to give a damn what the government is up

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread Mike Canfield
I guess that either means that minding your own business will keep peace for your country or it's so daned cold there that noone wants the place but you Canadians.LOLOLOL. Got that 240D fired up yet Steve? Replace the two glow plugs that aren't shiny and it should fire right up when you

Re: [MBZ] Bringing in Canadian new cars

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
Not so sure they would not pay above retail. Lots of discussion on the bioD lists about the lack of TDI and the Need for TDI from UVW. Only had five, all gone, boo hoo, why can I not get one too? malarky. Old benz is better I say, but they want NEW On Wednesday, August 31, 2005, at 06:50

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread Bill Gallagher
I get it, your too cold to feel suppression... therefore, no need to address this issue I smile at the logic are you a NRA Canadian Member Bill 1981 300 TD Steve MacSween wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I do not have knowledge of Canada's constitution, but how did your

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

2005-09-01 Thread Rory
Here's the skinny on importing cars from Canada. I have had new cars imported, but it depends on cooperation from the US side of the manufacturers operations. Many new cars are identical to US modesl, but in the interest of the US dealers, the manufacturer won't give a letter of compliance to

[MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread Rich Thomas
Somehow a lot of the listers just have their priorities all out of whack. I mean, I look here for info about BEER! But with all the idle chatter about guns, dogs, email clients, and other random trivialities, we are missing something extremely important. *Seriously, y'all, there is another

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:01:06 -0500 Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *Seriously, y'all, there is another important topic to consider -- this hurricane thing is significantly huge.* This event is unparallelled in our US history. You are most certainly right. How to help, other than

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread Steve MacSween
Hey, Mike, not fired it up yet, but probably tomorrow. We put a used relay into it and tried to start it immediately when we got back, but the relay was bad. Wait two days, get another one. Try again and the starter expires before our eyes (literally, the wire from the soleniod to the main unit

Re: [MBZ] Bringing in Canadian new cars

2005-09-01 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Old benz is better I say, but they want NEW Don't try to talk sense into the VW crowd. They're pretty much in their own time zone. And the diesel ones are the most fanatic. No other car exists. Hell, even the Civic Nation crowd realize there are other cars on earth

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread kevin kraly
Yes, a very serious topic indeed. The thought that those people have absolutely nothing to come back to has been on my mind since yesterday. MB content: I'm considering, much more seriously, the veggie-mobile idea. Man, I should have taken the aux. tank out of the trunk of Ingrid (white 78

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread Harry  M.
Been watching the news here about whats going on there. Was told my former Guard unit may be on ready alert to assist in the evac and help with food and water. Some have already volenteered to go on their own. Considering whats going on in the middle east it just makes you wonder who will be

Re: [MBZ] Bringing in Canadian new cars

2005-09-01 Thread Harry  M.
Hey! I resemble that remark about VW :0 What you failed to mention about us VW fanatics is that its always been a love/hate relationship with our cars. The bright side of all this, those Honda guys can't brag that the company they keep is in the likes of the Bentley name or even Lamborghini

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
Keep them that way. Take our word for it; a strong government/military soon becomes an oppressive one. Note that OUR constitution forbids a standing army. Another one of those things to which our government and populace pay no heed. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551

Re: [MBZ] Cars of which we dare not speak....

2005-09-01 Thread LT Don
Nice girly car!

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread LT Don
Canadian Armed Forces, at least around PEI, do know how to throw a great party. One Buffalo full of lobster and another full of Ten Penny Ale. On 8/31/05, Steve MacSween And anyway, suppress us with WHAT? The Canadian Armed Forces is a disgrace (the institution, not the people). The

Re: [MBZ] OT: was Cars of which we dare not speak....now inexplicably Nikon cameras

2005-09-01 Thread OK Don
I don't know much about them, but do know that like an old Mercedes, condition is everything. The SP is a desirable camera. I'm sure there are lots of resources on the web to research, and a good general purpose camera value book is McKeown's Price Guide to Cameras. I'll forward your question to

Re: [MBZ] hursty should buy this

2005-09-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
Add to my list of dream cars, tho I could do without a black sweatbox interior. On 8/31/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-600-Series-Mercedes-600-Limo_W0QQitemZ4572515869QQcategoryZ6333QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I once attempted to enlist in the reserves when I was 17, but I failed the medical due to asthma. They said it was a black/white issue and any hint of asthma was grounds for prohibition of enrolement. Man, that pissed off a kid who had spent every spare hour watching the Gulf War. My buddy, who I

Re: [MBZ] Cars of which we dare not speak....

2005-09-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
Perhaps, but I love that color in an SLC. Most were a boring silver, brown, or white. Ours (long since totaled) was gray-blue metallic with a parchment interior. Pretty but not stunning. On 9/1/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice girly car! ___

Re: [MBZ] changing the motor mounts W123

2005-09-01 Thread Alan Duff
I've used a bottle jack with no problems, just be sure to use a thick board to spread out the force. You need to get the hex bolt heads underneath the mounts cleaned out completly and tap the hex wrench in solid before trying to loosen the bolt. If you strip the head out you get to remove the

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread OK Don
Saw this response to a what can we do question - I don't know who submitted it, but it makes sense. Just watch out for the scammers. People want to help. That's good. The problem is they often can, but they think they can. And, in the end, all they really do is get in the way. The single best

[MBZ] annoying exhaust leak on OM 603

2005-09-01 Thread Kevin J. Slater
Ever since I swapped my bad #14 head for a better #17 head, I've had a engine compartment leak of some sort. It's somewhere on the exhaust side, but I haven't been able to find it. It's rather minor but really annoying, especially now with fuel prices rising we'll be driving this vehicle (87

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: copying hard drive

2005-09-01 Thread Mike Canfield
Good point Curt..My delete and shut up button works just fine on my PCGuess some must be broken.MIke - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 9:45 AM Subject: [MBZ] Subject: Re: copying hard drive And

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, an...

2005-09-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im sure there are ways, perhaps thru the red cross or salvation army? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How can a person provide a home for someone or some kids? I have a huge house and facilities and could help but just don't know how to do it. I could also probably put someone to work if needed.

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 4, Issue 4

2005-09-01 Thread BillR
Thanks for all the help on my 300 SD - it is awaiting a new [different] engine and adjustment on the transmission. I'll let you know how things turn out. As far as the disaster, that is something I do know a bit about. At least at this time the 'talking heads' have it right. The best response

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
I am going to pee on LT Don's parade and at the same time be politically incorrect. From my EXPERIENCE (note that I did not say hearsay evidence) the American Red Cross will get about 10-20 percent (if that) of your donations to anyone who needs it. I suggest that you do some research on the ARC

[MBZ] OT: Nikon Cameras - Electronics Purchasing

2005-09-01 Thread dieselbenz24
This is a great site for researching electronics including computers, etc. It has historical prices, with graphs and where to purchase items so you can see if an item has just dropped in price in the market etc. http://www.streetprices.com/ Dan Elliott 82 300D-T 84kmi

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread LT Don
That was OK Don, not LT Don. On 9/1/05, Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am going to pee on LT Don's parade -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

[MBZ] Oil Filter in Pieces

2005-09-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
I changed the oil (I'm not even going to say what type of oil for fear of starting an oil thread) today in my old girl and when I went to take the oil filter out it had come apart. The non-metal shrouded part separated from the metal shrouded part. Strange. It was an Hengst filter. Has

[MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
For those of you down south who think that you're paying too much for gas, see how you compare to Canada. I hope this chart link works, and it reflects yesterday's prices. http://www.torontogasprices.com/images/charts/xchart88.png?ii=72969 Today prices in Toronto were at a record $1.28 / L

Re: [MBZ] Gmail - rant

2005-09-01 Thread Gabriel S.
oh shut your cornhole already...the gmail post died that same day. On 8/31/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where's the MB content. I want MB content in EVERY message. Kaleb, Kaleb, filter those guys talking about GMail. I'm tired of seeing GMail posts. This is a car site

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I seem to recall a recent news story that exposed the finances of the Red Cross and that only a small portion of donations actually went to the needy. Most was used to support the RC itself... Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 9/1/05, Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am going to pee on LT Don's

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, an...

2005-09-01 Thread Jan Guthrie
Dear Enigma2be2, CNN might have something on their website... they were discussing within the last hour that there are website that are starting to pop up with offers such as yours. I have not started to look for one yet but I would start with CNN. Jan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How can a

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter in Pieces

2005-09-01 Thread J.B. Hebert
I have had that happen with a couple Mann filters in a couple different MB diesels. I figured it wasn't a problem since the filter was contained in its canister (under slight compression by the cover) and the center stem keeps everything aligned. But I may be mistaken. J.B. At 10:29 AM

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt ECU

2005-09-01 Thread Rusty Cullens
New only. $1897.00 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Peterson Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 10:12 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] Rebuilt ECU Has anyone found rebuilt or used ECU's anywhere online or elsewhere? I

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: copying hard drive

2005-09-01 Thread Jan Guthrie
At the point that some of us fear that it will destroy a community we have been a part of for several years. Jan Curt Raymond wrote: And where do people get off complaining about content on a free list? -Curt

Re: [MBZ] OT: Nikon Cameras - Electronics Purchasing

2005-09-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
Maybe I didn't use the search function correctly, but I couldn't find anything relating to the vintage Nikon N2000 camera. On 9/1/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a great site for researching electronics including computers, etc. It has historical prices, with

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt ECU

2005-09-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not 1896.95? On 9/1/05, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: New only. $1897.00 -Original Message- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *John Peterson *Sent:* Thursday, September 01, 2005 10:12 AM *To:* Mercedes mailing list *Subject:* [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt ECU

2005-09-01 Thread Dave M.
John, Potomac German Auto (1-888-873-3236) has two of that exact part number in stock for $125 each. Are you sure the ECU is bad? They don't often fail... :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 10:11:54 -0400 From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] hursty should buy this

2005-09-01 Thread JabbaHursty
oh, man, hursty do like! At 09:13 AM 9/1/2005, you wrote: Add to my list of dream cars, tho I could do without a black sweatbox interior. On 8/31/05, Kaleb C. Striplin mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread Mitch Haley
TimothyPilgrim wrote: I seem to recall a recent news story that exposed the finances of the Red Cross and that only a small portion of donations actually went to the needy. Most was used to support the RC itself... Try the Salvation Army. Not exactly a top-heavy organization chart. They

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter in Pieces

2005-09-01 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/1/2005 7:29:58 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I changed the oil (I'm not even going to say what type of oil for fear of starting an oil thread) today in my old girl and when I went to take the oil filter out it had come apart. The

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter in Pieces

2005-09-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
Mr. Jim typed: Wow, Bob! Any idea how long the filter had been in there? About 3 months, 3K miles. Hopefully the Hengst I just put in will hold up better. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 138K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

[MBZ] How much oil in an AC system, oil charges for sale.

2005-09-01 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/1/2005 3:06:11 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My system, being an aftermarket one (in a graymarket car originally sold in Switzerland, where air conditioning is... open a window and get the kind of air we all wish MB would package in

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread 72benz250
It's US$5.49 / G in Georgia right now. But typicaly Canada has a higher cost for fuel than the US. that's why you don't see many large US SUV's up there. -- Original message -- For those of you down south who think that you're paying too much for gas, see how you

Re: [MBZ] changing the motor mounts W123

2005-09-01 Thread RAH
The FSM says to jack the engine up on the oil pan or use a engine hoist. Trans mount is done all by its self. heres a little write up on how I did it on my 82 300sd w126. Russ H. Read this First http://mb.braingears.com/123_DISK2/program/Engine/617/22-211.pdf This site has a DIY with

Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY

2005-09-01 Thread JabbaHursty
no, just because there is one on every corner At 03:48 PM 8/31/2005, you wrote: Are Waffle Houses so popular among the stick-em-up set because their waffles cost $25.00 each? On 8/31/05, JabbaHursty mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: me too At 03:34 PM 8/31/2005, you wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] Gun guys, U were politely asked to take it elsewhere

2005-09-01 Thread JabbaHursty
kleb is the best! pretty clever too, for an okie At 03:50 PM 8/31/2005, you wrote: I don't know Kaleb and I don't administer a list, but my guestimation is that, even w/ robots, it's still a lot of work for one person. Since I haven't said it before: thanks, Kaleb. DG --- JabbaHursty

Re: [MBZ] Gun guys, U were politely asked to take it elsewhere

2005-09-01 Thread JabbaHursty
thanks you, thank you at least i still have some fans :) At 06:02 PM 8/31/2005, you wrote: hahah! On 8/31/05, Mitch Haley mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: JabbaHursty wrote: everyone talks about cars on the gun lists At 04:40 PM 8/31/2005, you wrote: Ya i agree, join

Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY

2005-09-01 Thread JabbaHursty
what we have now is pretty terrible though. this country is no longer a place for decent working folk, largely because cheap safe housing is becoming non-existent. if you have the money, you can buy your way out of this malaise and just watch it on tv. if you come up short, though, it's a

Re: [MBZ] Gun guys, U were politely asked to take it elsewhere

2005-09-01 Thread Zeitgeist
Gun lovers, please avail yourselves of this valuable and free service: http://www.buymbparts.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2577#post2577 On 8/31/05, David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't put admin. in the position of having to actively censor the list. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread Mike Canfield
$5.49 HOLY SHIT! Mike - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 12:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices It's US$5.49 / G in Georgia right now. But typicaly Canada has a higher

[MBZ] Here we go! NOr eBay Listing

2005-09-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL600 Coupe 2D http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-CL-Class-RADAR-CRUISE-02-1-2-CL600-AMG-Sport-V12-DISTRONIC-PARKTRONIC-645CI_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ31852QQitemZ4570609605QQrdZ1 RAIN SENSING WIPERS Perfect interior,leather and body!! DUALClimate Control.

[MBZ] Stupid Nawlins Quotes Overheard in NYC

2005-09-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/archives/002699.html Tim 1982 300TD Moby

[MBZ] and on an historical note regarding this community

2005-09-01 Thread JabbaHursty
this car is the starting point for both this very community and also BuyMBparts. it needs to be taken to claremore, OK right away to become the centerpiece of the forthcoming mbz.org museum X-Original-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivered-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Comment: DomainKeys? See

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread Mike Canfield
Sounds logical to meBut some do say my logic is sometimes flawedMike - Original Message - From: JabbaHursty To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Reality i kind of like the idea of a more open conversation. many

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, you are not in the minority. As I have said many times before, if the subject only applies to MB stuff, it will get mighty boring around here. Off topic is fine as long as flame wars dont start. If you want an idea of a boring list, check out the wagoneers list. Its mighty boring over

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
You sure about that? This says the maximum today is $3.99 / G http://www.georgiagasprices.com And we've got our fair share of SUVs, just probably have a larger number or smaller cars, especially in the city. But go out of the city and it's pickups galore. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 9/1/05, [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Here we go! NOr eBay Listing

2005-09-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Oh boy. I dare somebody to call the phone number for more details. TimothyPilgrim wrote: 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL600 Coupe 2D

Re: [MBZ] Gun guys, U were politely asked to take it elsewhere

2005-09-01 Thread JabbaHursty
yes, i really ought to go use that forum. shame so few of us use it. At 12:37 PM 9/1/2005, you wrote: Gun lovers, please avail yourselves of this valuable and free service: http://www.buymbparts.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2577#post2577 On 8/31/05, David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] and on an historical note regarding this community

2005-09-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes, yes it does. Surely we can get it out here somehow. Folks can dog leg it over, they haul it a few miles to the next person who hauls it a few miles to the next and so on till it makes it here. JabbaHursty wrote: this car is the starting point for both this very community and also

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread Christopher McCann
my idea is a community of mercedes enthusiasts that is not just about (nor even necessarily primarily about) mercedes enthusiasm. i am probably in the minority here. A community of one dimensional MB enthusiasts who have nothing else to talk about other than MB is kinda frightening. I (although

Re: [MBZ] Here we go! NOr eBay Listing

2005-09-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Hey, you never know... It could be a real STEAL! Waa waa waa Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 9/1/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh boy. I dare somebody to call the phone number for more details. TimothyPilgrim wrote: 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL600 Coupe 2D

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread JabbaHursty
that list is still running??? OMG. how many are on it? i also think the original dave realtime list is running. esa ahola to all! At 12:44 PM 9/1/2005, you wrote: No, you are not in the minority. As I have said many times before, if the subject only applies to MB stuff, it will get mighty

[MBZ] 123 AC drain holes

2005-09-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, my drain holes are plugged up on my 85 123. I do have SOME water dripping down sometimes, but not all of it. I have crawled under there and cant find the holes at all. Where the heck are they? Maybe mine are missing? If I pull the center console back will I be able to see them from

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So who all wants OkieQ 06? Have not decided on it yet. Christopher McCann wrote: my idea is a community of mercedes enthusiasts that is not just about (nor even necessarily primarily about) mercedes enthusiasm. i am probably in the minority here. A community of one dimensional MB

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread 72benz250
Sorry, I was wrong. It's actualy $5.87 the www.*gasprices.com are setup so that people can report the lowest price they see. CNN actualy reported it about 30 mintues before I emailed it. Here is something from the washington post about it.

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread Mitch Haley
TimothyPilgrim wrote: I'd prefer to donate through a secular organization. The SA is off my radar. What about the Mennonites? (think Amish w/o the beards) In my experience (I've worked alongside them when the destroyed buildings belonged to my family and the Mennonites were there because

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