Interesting: My '68 Dodge Coronet has rubber plugs about 1 1/2 inches dia.
in the floors too. I removed one and didn't replace it. Since I had the
interior stripped in order to save weight, I could watch the pavement.
Brian
On Dec 5, 2007 8:41 PM, Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Howdy -
Even with low miles driven it's still important to change the oil at least
yearly. Once in 20 years is a little long. That's an understatement for
those who don;t know - it's wy too long. ;-)
Synthetic may last longer - never needed to know that - but I have never
seen any oil
Yes, my brother sent me this when he was living in Alaska at the time.
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
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Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 9:41 PM
To:
This has been beaten to death.
But, you have chosen to dispose of oil that has about 80% of it's value left.
Do you do this with fuel also? Scotch?
If you Don't mind the extra cost, how about running the oil longer and
sending that money to Shriner's Hospital?
Pete
-- Original
As Tom says, Oil Analysis tells much more than what's happening with the
oil. Since the oil in one way or another comes in contact with virtually
all the stuff in the engine compartment.
The Oil Analysis Report is basically grouped in 3 sections. 1st, the
properties of the metals
Thanks Chuck and Kaleb - Not a big deal, I just liked putting a car and
location, and occasionally a face, with the names I see all the time.
BillR
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Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Not always, I'm from Caribou eh? Living right be the Canadian border changes
the accent considerably.
I also grew up in an affluent suburb of Portland and Fred can tell you that I
have a decidedly odd accent, more like I'm from Minnesota...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2007 18:56:15 -0600
From:
...Unless the lug nut is on the other side of the car. Even then probably
less overall damage than the shotgun.
BillR
Jacksonville FL
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Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 6:34 PM
To: Mercedes
Downeast like in the book it'd be more like sun of a hoeawh pronounced more
like hoe-awwh
Up country my Uncle Mike (really my Grandfather's brother) said sonof a
wh-orr, really the only time he ever talked that slow.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:44:10 -0500
From: Mitch Haley
I was really surprised how thick conventional 10w40 is at 12F when I was
changing my motorcycle oil last weekend.
Took FOREVER to flow from through the funnel into the engine, thank goodness I
only needed to move 3 quarts.
In the spring I'll put in 15w50 Mobil 1 as I too am worried about
It makes sense, just like having blood tests and urinalysis at doctor's
office that drawing oil should give an indication to engine performance.
My dad's ole mechanic was rather intuative and used to smell the exhaust
to determine how rich the fuel mixture was, if the car was burning oil or
Posted on a biodiesel list, I didn't think that it was true but I thought that
I would check before I said anything.
If you haven't heard of it then it must not exist in Mercedes world :)
Todd Smith
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Hey!
You colonial rabble, I speak English, You have the accents!
An you gotter lurnto spek proppa english, like wot eye do.
Fred, Neo colonial.
Also diesel head
At 08:33 AM 12/6/2007, you wrote:
Not always, I'm from Caribou eh? Living right be the Canadian border
changes the accent
'Did it to my 123 and 126 several years ago. VERY easy to do.
Wilton
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123's after a coupla of replacements. The appropriately painted surfaces
underneath looked good and appropriate without the trim.
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Yep - as hard as it is to believe, we used to tune all sorts of engines
without the benefit of a single computer! ;-)
I used to adust the carbs on my MGB using a rubber hose - one end in my ear
the other just in the carb throats. I'd listen for a similar Hiss to know
when each carb was
123's, 124's, b126's and others have the fog light positions already in the
lenses and bulb holder assemblies, but the appropriate wiring to operate
them is missing from US models. To activate the fogs as tail lights, I
simply insert the appropriate bulb base from a salvaged bulb holder assembly
Timothy typed:
I guess I haven't followed the whole thread. No, can't fault the guy for
accepting the full ask price.
Actually the bum that bought it gave $500 over the asking price.
I know that if I ever give any amount over an asking price I'll be banished
from the list. It was just annoying
Yes I id d that on my first 240D-IIRC, someone the list suggested it-looks
much better than crumpled vinyl. Will probably do it to my new 240D.
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 215K miles.
1979 240D- auto -250K + miles (FOR SALE)
1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles
Wickford, RI
Curt told us:
I also grew up in an affluent suburb of Portland
I spend two week in a cottage at Higgins Beach in Sept of '88.
Made me love Maine.
Bob R.
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Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Actually the bum that bought it gave $500 over the asking price. I
know that if I ever give any amount over an asking price I'll be
banished from the list. It was just annoying that he let that guy
slide in front of me.
A fool and his money are soon
Well-the early buck gets the tinworm.
FWIW
Dwight
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
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Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 11:17 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion
Fred,
For some unknown reason, my latest 240d came with a Union jack badge on the
grille. Would you like it? Interesting juxtaposition-sort for like the
House of Hanover. Thought it would fit your sense of humour.
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 215K miles.
1979 240D- auto
So what does one do in a case like this? Engine flush? Oil changes every
500 miles?
On Dec 6, 2007 6:58 AM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Howdy -
Even with low miles driven it's still important to change the oil at least
yearly. Once in 20 years is a little long. That's an
That is not new,
On Dec 6, 2007 7:21 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes, my brother sent me this when he was living in Alaska at the time.
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
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On Dec 5, 2007 7:47 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sure, but when that's been done, that part of the exhaust will still get
clogged up.
Right, Marshall used to always mention a clogged catalytic converter
as a possible (though unlikely) cause of power loss on 60x cars. Not
sure there was
I used to use a vacume gage to set timing mixture. Sweet running but you had
to redo in 5KMI!
Pete
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From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Yep - as hard as it is to believe, we used to tune all sorts of engines
without the benefit of a single
Andrew,
New is a relative term. I had never seen it before.. So, I
guess one might say it is new..
Take care and just pokin' at 'cha!
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
On Dec 6, 2007, at 9:56 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
That is not new,
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Pub crawl... as my favorite beverage used to be one more, that would
have been dangerous if I were disappoint yet had $1,750. cash in my pocket.
How does one pay more than the asking price? I suppose the fact that you
were on the way with cash in hand was enough to seal the deal for the
other
hmm... I commute on a bad section of I-40 which is prone to heavy fog.
Electronic signs sense the condition and suddenly you're in the soup. The
W123 tail lights alone are kinda minimal when 18 wheelers are closing in on
you.
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Reply-To: Mercedes
Ah... the good ole days... we never wasted spent motor oil in the rural
South. (EPA would go crazy today!) Every summer the neighbors collectively
filled a 55 ga. barrel fitted with a 6 foot wide sprinkler pipe. They'd
oil the dirt road to keep the dust settled. I remember how dirty our bare
feet
My brother in law is a mechanic. They had a late model pickup truck in the shop
a while back. I can't recall exact
details but the gist of it is that the oil they drained out of it was awful.
They asked the owner how long since he
had it changed. The response was never. The truck had about 240K
When ole neighbor, Ada McElrath died a few years ago she'd accumulated
almost 9,000 miles on her new 1967 Ford Galaxie. She used to tell me,
I've had the oil changed every spring whether it needed it or not.
From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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FWIW, the frapper map on the other list was up and running and then
someone immediately placed some nasty stuff on the map over in Africa.
John
On 12/6/07, Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks Chuck and Kaleb - Not a big deal, I just liked putting a car and
location, and occasionally a face,
Hi. Giles et al.
Thank you.
I would love an Union Jack badge!
I will of course pay p/p expenses
When asked about it, the answer will be I.m going there to
retire NOT.
Fred Moir
8 mace Place
Lynn MA
01902-3110
Fred,
For some unknown reason, my latest 240d came with a
On the '85 300SD, is there a strut or some other device that holds the trunk
lid open? Ever since adding the warning triangle (heavy), it has not stayed
open well, but I noticed it being particularly bad this morning (cold)...which
made me think there was a strut (cold air, less volume, won't
The little square tail lights on 123's, 124's, 126's and others ARE minimal.
I have approached several from behind in inclement weather and could barely
see them. That's why I activate my rear fog positions as tail lights.
Wilton
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Timothy remarked:
Pub crawl... as my favorite beverage used to be one more, that would
have been dangerous if I were disappoint yet had $1,750. cash in my pocket.
$167 lighter, but I picked up the tab for appetizers for 6 at one spot.
Not too bad I suppose
Bob R.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/Wheels24/News/General_News/0,,1369-1372-2094_2233773,00.html
Chris
Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri
-1985 300SD, 368K km, Wulf
-1992 350 Ram Wagon, 58K miles, The Behemoth
-1975 240D manual, W115, Projekt-Wagen 1
-1980 300SD, W116,
Huh? Wouldn't you just drive backwards then for the same effect?
Alex
On Dec 6, 2007 5:34 AM, Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
...Unless the lug nut is on the other side of the car. Even then probably
less overall damage than the shotgun.
BillR
Jacksonville FL
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Great I will send it. There is also a European delivery MB badge, which I
think I will keep and add 300K kilometer high mileage badge.
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
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You sure you wasn't drinkin a cocola?
--R
Timothy Robinson wrote:
A quarter's worth of
gasoline in a milk jug to mow the yard and a quater for a Cocacola.
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That one got me some strange looks from my laughter while sitting in a waiting
room. A break in my usual Driving Miss Rusty [90 yo mil].
Good one Timothy.
BillR
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Sent:
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Huh? Wouldn't you just drive backwards then for the same effect?
Ya know, I'm beginning to give serious thought to the construction
of a 'skid wrench' for emergency tire changes. It should be about
3' long, very stiff, and have something at the end to keep it from
Alex - that was an attempt at a joke. Points out how great a percentage of
what we communicate is tone, inflection, and body language.
BillR
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Sent: 12/6/07 2:13 PM
Subject: Re:
How do you pronounce Moir anyway? Give examples in Maine-ese, English,
and American.
On Dec 6, 2007 1:14 PM, Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi. Giles et al.
Thank you.
I would love an Union Jack badge!
I will of course pay p/p expenses
When asked about
I don't think that my '83 'SD has one, just a spring loaded setup that holds
the lid up. It doesn't seem too stiff though. I don't have the triangle
either.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula
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The trunk is aluminum, so they prolly figured a beefy spring was not necessary,
but the wind catches it and WATCH YOUR HEAD! With the triangle, it's much
worse. I'll have to look more closely because the springs seem to help pull it
shut...so what keeps it open?
Chris
Kevin Kraly [EMAIL
I've read posters on forums such as MB.org chastise others for running the
rear fog lights all the time as if they were a blinding hazzard to the
drivers behind. Geez... it's just like an additional tail light!
There's nothing quite as harrowing as I putter along in the fog, in my own
little
Hmph... $167. That's about what my new tie rods cost. I'll find out in
about an hour. :)
From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 11:51:35 -0700
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re:
Does this mod also apply to S124 tail lights? Is this spelled out
somewhere?
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It sure wasn't Pepsi. It's too sweet and you have to put peanuts in the
bottle to salt it down.
CoCaCola... we cherish our syllables here in the South.
From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:33:27 -0600
To:
Timothy Robinson wrote:
I've read posters on forums such as MB.org chastise others for running the
rear fog lights all the time as if they were a blinding hazzard to the
drivers behind. Geez... it's just like an additional tail light!
The rear fog light bulbs are double the wattage of the
Timothy Robinson wrote:
CoCaCola... we cherish our syllables here in the South.
Ha! Where are you at? Not too many listers down this way...
John
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Well, I was Nehi boy, but my granddaddy was a Pepsi man. (But they were
all cokes You wanna coke? Sure. Whut kind?)
--R
Timothy Robinson wrote:
It sure wasn't Pepsi. It's too sweet and you have to put peanuts in the
bottle to salt it down.
CoCaCola... we cherish our syllables here in
The guy who sits next to me at work uses M1 10w30 and changes at 4,000 miles. I
asked him to bring the used oil in so I could run it in my truck...
He hasn't done it yet but I figure I could have free oil changes for years.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:18:13 +
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I did that with snowmobiles until I inherited a carb synchronizer. So much
easier when I can actually measure the airflow.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 10:44:12 -0500
From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Oils
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
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I just got it... drinkin' rum and co-ca-co-laa... working for the Yankee
dah-la-... nope. We didn't even hear that kinda music unless Lawrence
Welk had it on his show.
Yankee dollar... well, there was this one time that some people from Long
Island (by way of Florida) got lost and I changed a
Got a raise yesterday at work (with the promise of longer hours and harder
work) and so Saturday I'm going to go check out a '71 Saab 95.
AFAIK its been for sale for a year at $2250. I'm thinking to offer $1500 if its
in any kind of reasonable shape.
Hopefully I'll have better luck, I too have
Actually, if it were me, I'd change the oil with a quality dino juice,
clean the strainer (never just pull the center plug) - and drive it for 1000
miles - long distances of 100 miles each time, then change once more. The
engine should be clean. Then change it yearly at least - twice if
That's what I like about us, in general. We get raises/more money/extra
money and we think about buying 30 year old cars vice new cars with the
payments attached. We're an odd lot.
Bob R.
Continuing the 115 search.
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I am not used to paying for repairs in a shop. I try to do most of the work
myself given we have a bunch of older
vehicles kicking around. Unfortunately, the 98 F150 that my younger son is
driving has been in the shop since
Tuesday afternoon and we hope to get it back on Friday. I'm beginning to
John Robbins wrote:
FWIW, I've found that often if the rear lights look really dim replacing
the bulb will nearly double the brightness (the bulbs I've pulled out
looked like they had black glass...). Also, MB put some pretty good
reflectors in the housing. :)
Don't forget the lenses.
On Dec 6, 2007 11:52 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And yes, if it's on the left side of the car, you drive backwards,
unless it's a 60's Mopar or a 70's Mazda.
Or a Rolls, IIRC. (Maybe not now that they are owned by BMW...)
Alex Chamberlain
Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Don't forget the lenses. Diesel tail lights get much brighter if you
put the lenses off a gasser on them after 20-30 years.
and CHANGE ALL THE FUSES.
Allan
--
1983 300D
1966 230
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On Dec 6, 2007 4:32 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I am not used to paying for repairs in a shop. I try to do most of the
work myself given we have a bunch of older
vehicles kicking around. Unfortunately, the 98 F150 that my younger son is
driving has been
Clarification require - are you suggesting:
1. My brother in law the mechanic (or at least the owner of the shop where he
works and is fixing our truck) should
get a MB with the $$$ I will have to pay him to redeem the truck?
2. I should get an MB - (a) because then I would really appreciate
On Dec 6, 2007 1:53 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
John Robbins wrote:
FWIW, I've found that often if the rear lights look really dim replacing
the bulb will nearly double the brightness (the bulbs I've pulled out
looked like they had black glass...). Also, MB put some pretty
People of Oel.
It's a corruption of Moor, my people were busy during the crusades,
Killer of Moors.
Pronounced, Hey! You! wit da glassez! or as if it were spelled Moyer.
People will spell it Moyer and I keep telling them, it's a FOUR LETTER WORD!
Yinglish = Moir (Moyer)
Down East = Hey, Fred
Mine have 10 watt TAIL light bulbs in 'em.
Wilton
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What's an S124? Mine's an 87 300D (w124).
Wilton
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What's an S124? Mine's an 87 300D (w124).
IIRC, that is a W124 wagon. IIRC, Zeitgeist has one.
John
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The MB designation for the 124 wagon
S124 = wagon
W124 = sedan ( coupe/convertible?)
On Dec 6, 2007 3:21 PM, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What's an S124? Mine's an 87 300D (w124).
Wilton
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John Robbins wrote:
wilton strickland wrote:
What's an S124? Mine's an 87 300D (w124).
IIRC, that is a W124 wagon. IIRC, Zeitgeist has one.
Seems I can't remember much...
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We are also getting custody of the 3 kids. Oh boy how fun this will be.
Regina was supposed to come home tomorrow but now the earliest will be
the end of next week, maybe later.
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
94
There is a recommended procedure for the dealer service department to
use to clear the trap, but it always fails (involves driving at high
rpm in second gear, I think). Really just confirms that the trap is
plugged well and truely, and that the recall can be performed, as most
dealers won't
I cant believe somebody would just pay $2500 for it right then and
there. I guess that is more understandable that if you had a deal with
and agreed price and he sold it. I have had that happen before.
Jim Cathey wrote:
I guess you can't fault someone for taking cash on the barrel
It's
Just dont talk to Hursty.
Timothy Robinson wrote:
Thanks, Jim...
Haven't had the pleasure of dealing with Rusty yet! Good idea though. I'll
have to give him a call!
T
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94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic,
91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89
Hell yes, the guy bought it for his kid who was turning 16. He got it
for $2500 which is a STEAL. Geez. Made me sick. I just know its going
to get torn up. They were taking it down right then to get the new 20
wheels installed!!
Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:28:44 -0600
Well, Rusty
Timothy Robinson wrote:
Cosmetics aren't the greatest of my concern but the interior moldings around
windows (plastic/vinyl matching the interior color) are all distorted from
age and sun. Seems to be typical of most of the other W123s I thought I
could glean some interior trim
That son of a whore thing is funny, I already knew that one
Wonko the Sane wrote:
Talking Maine is really pretty easy once you understand the basic rules.
1. Anywhere an R belongs, remove it. (ca', pa'k, ga'age, chu'ch)
2. Anywhere an R does NOT belong, add it. (warsh -- this is also found
There is not a way that I know of.
Luther wrote:
What are the recommended ways to clean the traps on OM60x and late California
OM617?
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94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic,
91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85
Thats funny.
Timothy Robinson wrote:
I guess I haven't followed the whole thread. No, can't fault the guy for
accepting the full ask price.
I had listed one of my cars on Craigslist at a firm price. My mechanic
listed a similar 1984 300D (about same mileage, pretty identical even same
That is shitty when somebody sets up an appointment and sells it out
from under you. He could have at least let you offer more (which I
would not have).
Robert Rentfro wrote:
No...the SOB sold it to someone who got there 10 minutes before I did...for
$2500. What's worse, the guy drove it
Good luck to you. It will be a challenge, a big one no doubt, but the
satisfaction of providing a stable life for those children will outweigh
the difficulties (though it will not seem like it).
You might want to look into a name adjustment for the older one, aside
from Homeland Security
I have the very distinct feeling that you will find these children to be a
blessing to your family.
I strongly believe your family has made the right choice, good for you!
:)
Dave H...
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Sent:
How old are the younguns you're getting?
Bob R.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] murder update
That son of a whore thing is funny,
just springs
Christopher McCann wrote:
On the '85 300SD, is there a strut or some other device that holds the trunk
lid open? Ever since adding the warning triangle (heavy), it has not stayed
open well, but I noticed it being particularly bad this morning
(cold)...which made me think there
If I lived closer, I'd take you out for a meal.
Bob R.
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Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 4:54 PM
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Subject: [MBZ] Funeral and kids
Well typically, on US cars without the triangle if you pop the trunk
when it gets fully open it will bounce a couple of times. That is
because the triangle is missing. With it installed, the precise german
engineering has it to where the trunk will just open and not bounce.
Christopher
speaking of meals, I think we are going to have to do an OkieQ this year.
Robert Rentfro wrote:
If I lived closer, I'd take you out for a meal.
Bob R.
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9, 6, 2
Robert Rentfro wrote:
How old are the younguns you're getting?
Bob R.
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Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 4:55 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] murder
Yo, DUBZ!!!
--R
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Hell yes, the guy bought it for his kid who was turning 16. He got it
for $2500 which is a STEAL. Geez. Made me sick. I just know its going
to get torn up. They were taking it down right then to get the new 20
wheels installed!!
Zeitgeist wrote:
The MB designation for the 124 wagon
Right. S stands for wagon, or turnier, and W is short for sedan.
Mitch.
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10-4. I'll keep that in mind.
You and Regina are doing the right thing, Kaleb.
I'm gonna make one of these 'Q's this year dang nabit.
Put the date out early
Bob R
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the dealer that did the last replacement of mine seemed willing enough
to replace it just because they looked it up on the computer and saw
there was an open campaign on it, not because there was any sign of any
trouble with it. (the computer showed it had been done back at about
~80K miles,
It will be in June sometime Im pretty sure.
Robert Rentfro wrote:
10-4. I'll keep that in mind.
You and Regina are doing the right thing, Kaleb.
I'm gonna make one of these 'Q's this year dang nabit.
Put the date out early
Bob R
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
94 E420, 92
I used to adust the carbs on my MGB using a rubber hose - one end in my ear
the other just in the carb throats. I'd listen for a similar Hiss to know
when each carb was adjusted the same.
During the fifteen years I owned the two six-cylinder Porsches with Weber
triple-throat carbs, I can tell
Your turn? Shall we do even and odd years?
On Dec 6, 2007 6:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
speaking of meals, I think we are going to have to do an OkieQ this year.
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Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.
Make
What if he was from Canada AND talked to you about trim?
Gary Hurst wrote:
it's true. i will question your manhood in crude and childish ways if you
talk to me about trim.
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic,
91 300D, 90
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