Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread LarryT
Make sure the belt rollers, guides , tensioners are working properly. Make sure the roller is perpendicular to the engine and not canted - if it's cocked it is on the way out - quickly . The parts are cheap though and easy to fix. The elctrical problem is probably due to the battery being low

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread LarryT
It was a different time place. I spent my young years 5-12 in a small town in SC - Would ride a bus to school (driven by high school students!!! - some only 16 yrs old) with the high school kids - would walk to my elementary school next to the HS. After school I took my BB gun, met my best

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread LarryT
I have heard stories that the bureaucracy at schools is fat with administrators making $100k + salaries - any truth to that? Also, what's your opinion of school uniforms - doesn;t it level the playing field and remove some of the competition about who has the best shoes or newest clothes? re

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread LarryT
Jeez Dave - Maybe you have a car *I* can buy from you? Maybe you can finance it and make the payments for me, too? ;-) The sad part about your friends is their willingness to take advantage of you. I bet the woman heard the noise but had no incentive to get it checked as long as she could

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread LWB250
--- LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have heard stories that the bureaucracy at schools is fat with administrators making $100k + salaries - any truth to that? Not in Florida. As an administrator (principal) the best you could possibly do is in the high 70's, and that's if you started

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Problem is, the way things are today that they probably wouldnt back you up. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 7:55 PM

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Hell I would have made a deal like that with you :) It had to have been very loud but you know how some women are, they dont pay attention. I cant believe the compressor pulley locked up. If the compressor itself locked up the klima relay would have kicked it out, unless somebody had it

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
That is why I do not like to sell cars to people I know, unless they know how to work on their own Mercedes. I have friends or acquaintances always wanting to know if I have a Mercedes I can sell them. I always say no because when something goes wrong they will be wanting me to fix it. ---

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Dave H...
Kaleb, This guy has three times the mechanical ability I have. We both produce biodiesel but my processing is like kindergarten compared to his. He produces over 4,000 gallons per week. I guess there is no way to say this without being a snob, but - did you ever get the feeling that some

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Tom Hargrave
No problem as long as they are willing to pay you for your time, right? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 8:41 AM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Thats just it, they wont want to pay for my time, or the cost of the parts. Just dont want to get involved in it if I can help it. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Dave H...
Kaleb, This couple was very knowledgeable prior to buying this vehicle that the AC did not work properly (not cold enough). After talking with the wife, at length last night, it turns out that the car was putting out exorbitant heat last week - so much so that they had to drive with the

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Tom Hargrave
This is why I quit working on cars for friends but I'm still willing to help list members with their Mercedes providing they are stopping by to learn something. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: I have heard stories that the bureaucracy at schools is fat with administrators making $100k + salaries - any truth to that? Teachers around here (Michigan) seem to make $40k-100k depending on district, experience, and education. (master's degree is about an 8=12k automatic

Re: [MBZ] ** direct reply ** Photos on list

2007-12-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Fmiser wrote: Speaking of, I have that collection of Marshall Booth emails posts. I got it to Kaleb, but are you also interested? On a related topic, Marshall had a wealth of information, including every digest message ever sent to a few mailing lists (he was a charter member of most of the mbz

Re: [MBZ] ** direct reply ** Photos on list

2007-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
If somebody wants to get it up on the website as some sort of collection of articles or something, I would be up for that. Right now I am too busy to do much compiling but if somebody wants to get something going, it back be put up on the site for access by all. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto

Re: [MBZ] ** direct reply ** Photos on list

2007-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Also, does anybody have any contact info for Linda or somebody? I would think she might be wanting to get rid of his MB stuff at some point. Dont want to sound like a vulture or anything. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread LWB250
--- Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Problem is, the way things are today that they probably wouldnt back you up. That's the real root of the issue. At the high school I was teaching at there is a very clearly defined dress code (a district-wide one, for that matter.) You

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Rick Knoble
Can't wait to get rid of the rest of the Mercedes I am gong to sell and just keep the ones I am going to, and be done with the headache/losses! I HATE the car business! Dave H... Whaddya got and how much do ya want?? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread LarryT
Hi Tom, You've probably seen the shop sign that says (something like this) Standard Labor Rate - $25/hr Labor rate if you watch - $50/hr Labor rate if you help - $100/hr There's more but I'll have to find my Joke file first -- ;-) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Dave H...
Larry, I am learning - SLOW but learning. :) Two nights ago sold a 68 280SE to a local person. This time a full contract was signed and witnessed. Loan at 12% interest, three calendar days late a $50.00 penalty, non payment for thirty days automatic repossession. I have a lien on the title

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Dave H...
Rick, Gonna cool down before I make any rash decisions I will later regret. Dave H... -- From: Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:41 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread LarryT
Speaking of the Superintendent position - here in Chesterfield County Va there have been some controversaries when a Super was released - when actually they were fired for cause. Yet the board voted to pay the contract - sometimes amounting to millions of $$'s/ When it happened the 2nd or 3rd

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Curt Raymond
The compressor on my 240D siezed hard enough to shut the engine off in a parking lot. Scared my wife half to death... Made a heck of a noise. -Curt Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:05:31 -0500 From: Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
If I were to ever finance a vehicle for somebody, they would be paying a little extra AND the car would not leave until they had it paid off. Even then you can be on shakey ground. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: LarryT

Re: [MBZ] ** direct reply ** Photos on list

2007-12-28 Thread Curt Raymond
I'd be proud to drive a Marshall car or have a Marshall car part on my car... -Curt Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:21:15 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] ** direct reply ** Photos on list To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread LarryT
Yep, IMO used car salesmen get a bad rep from everyone - no matter what they do they get blamed - no matter how hard they try to make the customer happy they still get blamed. Dude! You gotta stop making interest free loans - that costs you money - and you need paper saying if they want out

[MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin (CAT)
I have been thinking about upgrading my computer or building another one. What is the best/cheapest place online to buy computer parts these days? Will probably be looking for a bare bones with just the case, board, processor memory etc. this being PC, NOT mac. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
My one brother does this and he buys from tigerdirect.com Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin (CAT) Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:59 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Allan Streib
Kaleb C. Striplin \(CAT\) [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have been thinking about upgrading my computer or building another one. What is the best/cheapest place online to buy computer parts these days? Will probably be looking for a bare bones with just the case, board, processor memory etc.

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread dave walton
I use http://www.pricewatch.com/ and Google shopping (http://www.google.com/prdhp?hl=entab=wf) to find stuff. Pricewatch includes shipping in the price comparison, google does not. Vendors have to pay for placement in Pricewatch, Google is free once they work out the details of the data feed. The

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Sunil Hari
When I built my own PC (2003, pre-Mac) I used newegg - best service, one source for all my parts, good reputation, and I got free shipping at the time. Plus they source their memory from Crucial (Micron) which is one of the better memory suppliers. I didn't want to futz around with multiple

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
See I dont really need to upgrade everything. When I do upgrade I just buy the board etc and swap over my hard drive, cd drives etc One other question, Im trying to remember the windows command that brings up the options to check what programs load when it starts up. I have a computer at

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Allan Streib
Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One other question, Im trying to remember the windows command that brings up the options to check what programs load when it starts up. msconfig -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hursty et al, I grew up in NYC near Times Square and before my voice changed sang in the boy's choir at the Met Opera, which was on 40th street and 7th avenue (garment district) in those days. My parents didn't think twice about letting me find my way home on the subway or bus after evening

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
yep, thats it. Momentary brain fart --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:40 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, computer

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread Gary Hurst
wasn't that long ago that ordinary people could like in manhattan if they wanted to. On Dec 28, 2007 11:54 AM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hursty et al, I grew up in NYC near Times Square and before my voice changed sang in the boy's choir at the Met Opera, which was on 40th

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Dec 28, 2007 6:57 AM, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a 300D manual right now a beautiful Dark Brick Red color it has some challenges all minor. I sold that one on EBay for a $2,000.00 loss, allowed the guy to store it here and agreed to just take interest free payments until

[MBZ] bet none of you would be able to guess who this guy's grandfather is

2007-12-28 Thread Gary Hurst
http://www.clavin.com/clavin_dr/einstein.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
Rent controls helped a lot... On Dec 28, 2007 12:09 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: wasn't that long ago that ordinary people could like in manhattan if they wanted to. On Dec 28, 2007 11:54 AM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hursty et al, I grew up in NYC near Times

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Fmiser
A car deal gone south can hurt a friendship in a hurry. Tom www.kegkits.com That is why I do not like to sell cars to people I know, unless they know how to work on their own Mercedes. I have friends or acquaintances always wanting to know if I have a Mercedes I can sell them. I

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread Fmiser
--- LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also, what's your opinion of school uniforms - I have mixed emotions about the uniform thing. In theory it's a good idea, in practice it's really up to how strictly the rules are enforced. Dan That's a good summary of much of the public school

Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be able to guess who this guy's grandfather is

2007-12-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
You're kidding, right? Where's the unruly hair? On Dec 28, 2007 12:49 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.clavin.com/clavin_dr/einstein.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be able to guess who this guy's grandfather is

2007-12-28 Thread Gary Hurst
not at all. i'm on an einstein kick lately and that man is the genuine blood article. it's actually any easy line to follow. albert has 3 known children, but only 1 lives to have children. that one has 3 children, one died in infancy in 1938, one is adopted (who makes claims to being actually

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Curt Raymond
I've bought quite a bit from Tigerdirect. They used to be poor to deal with but now are pretty good. Their prices are reasonable. You can do better from wierd Eddie's internet emporium but the chance of getting scammed is pretty good. Really the best deal in my mind is to buy a Dell or HP or

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread Gary Hurst
some of you might be familiar with mike trei from his contributions to the star magazine or from other publications he has written for. mike lives in manhattan for about $400 a month in an apartment his family has been in since the 1920s. On Dec 28, 2007 1:15 PM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Curt Raymond
Be very careful with referbished hardware from NewEgg. They sell NewEgg referbished and manufacturer referbished. Manufacturer refurbished gets full warrenty, NewEgg refurb gets 7 days from the day it SHIPS. A friend of mine ate a $300 video card because of it... -Curt Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2007

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:58:49 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin \(CAT\) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been thinking about upgrading my computer or building another one. What is the best/cheapest place online to buy computer parts these days? Will probably be looking for a bare bones with just the

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Curt Raymond
MSCONFIG Another good one is to download Hijack This. -Curt Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:32:52 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain;

[MBZ] OT: Who wanted an old diesel pickup?

2007-12-28 Thread Mitch Haley
1992 Ford, 3/4 ton 2wd, ex cab, 7.3 IDI, auto trans $1250. Jamestown, IN. http://www.auto-rv.com/browse.aspx?AdName=BI5381726D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

[MBZ] FYI: Pick-N-Pull / Half Price Sale!! All Parts!!

2007-12-28 Thread dave walton
We're Exploding Our Prices for the New Year! 4 Day New Year's Eve Sale! Half Price Sale!! All Parts!! Saturday December 29 thru Tuesday January 1! IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS! EVERY PART FOR SALE IS HALF OFF! GO TO http://www.picknpull.com FOR THE LOCATION CLOSEST YOU. AND DON'T

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread LWB250
Why does that name sounds familiar? He's not one of the M100 bunch, is he? Dan --- Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: some of you might be familiar with mike trei from his contributions to the star magazine or from other publications he has written for. mike lives in manhattan for

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: Really the best deal in my mind is to buy a Dell or HP or something, its hard to save any money building on components any more. I just buy whatever is on sale for $199 or $299, provided it isn't brain damaged. (I bought a Celeron D once, that's why I avoid brain damaged

Re: [MBZ] FYI: Pick-N-Pull / Half Price Sale!! All Parts!!

2007-12-28 Thread Christopher McCann
cool. There is a 116 at the KC PNP that I need some parts from and was planning on going on Saturday anyway. THANKS for the info! Chris dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We're Exploding Our Prices for the New Year! 4 Day New Year's Eve Sale! Half Price Sale!! All Parts!! Saturday

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread LWB250
I'm lucky to work for a principal who is very hands off unless you need her. She's also someone who you know will back you up, no matter what, as long as you arrived at the decision you made in a logical manner. There are too many administrators, who, faced with an angry parent, will cave in to

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread Gary Hurst
yes, he hangs out with the m100 crowd. On Dec 28, 2007 1:56 PM, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why does that name sounds familiar? He's not one of the M100 bunch, is he? Dan --- Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: some of you might be familiar with mike trei from his contributions

Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be able to guess who this guy'sgrandfather is

2007-12-28 Thread archer
Many used books about Einstein at good prices on: http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?kn=albert+einsteinsts=tx=30y=17 A lady with a column in Parade Magazine (newspaper insert), who supposedly has the highest IQ ever measured, is rumoured to be a descendant of Einstein. She admits to

Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be able to guess who this guy'sgrandfather is

2007-12-28 Thread Gary Hurst
there are some claims regarding illegitimate children of einstein, but the woman you are referring to claims descent from einstein precursor ernst mach. On Dec 28, 2007 2:22 PM, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Many used books about Einstein at good prices on:

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:57:34 -0500 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My seven year old 19 CRT is getting on in age, anybody know of a good deal on a 19-26 flat panel monitor, preferably not widescreen? I'm thinking about replacing our ViewSonic PS790 for a flat panel for lower power

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Kevin Kraly
because when something goes wrong they will be wanting me to fix it. Start charging them for the repair! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

[MBZ] speaking of the woman descended from ernst mach

2007-12-28 Thread Gary Hurst
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Hall_problem ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Kevin Kraly
I'm still willing to help list members with their Mercedes providing they are stopping by to learn something. If you do a valve adjustment on someone's car, you'll be doing it forever, but if you teach them how to do it, you **SHOULDN'T*** have to do it ever again. There was a neighbor kid

Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be able to guess who this guy'sgrandfather is

2007-12-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
You're referring to Marilyn Vos Savant (sounds like a made-up name to me). On Dec 28, 2007 2:27 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: there are some claims regarding illegitimate children of einstein, but the woman you are referring to claims descent from einstein precursor ernst mach. On

Re: [MBZ] speaking of the woman descended from ernst mach

2007-12-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
Phooey. I don't buy it. On Dec 28, 2007 3:16 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Hall_problem ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be able to guess who this guy'sgrandfather is

2007-12-28 Thread Gary Hurst
yes, which is, strangely, not a made up name, but her mother's maiden name. her father's last name is, not surprisingly, mach. On Dec 28, 2007 3:31 PM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're referring to Marilyn Vos Savant (sounds like a made-up name to me). On Dec 28, 2007 2:27

Re: [MBZ] speaking of the woman descended from ernst mach

2007-12-28 Thread Gary Hurst
the question really hurts my brain. i don't buy it either, but i can't get any real clarity on the issue. i might just be too stupid for this question. i would suggest the compton solution. to the problem. pull your gat, shoot monty, hijack both remaining boxes. On Dec 28, 2007 3:35 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Timothy Robinson
...give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day but teach him to fish and he'll sit in a boat every Saturday on the lake drinking beer... In my case, you teach someone how to do... and he comes by every Saturday wanting to use my garage or borrow my tools... From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] speaking of the woman descended from ernst mach

2007-12-28 Thread Timothy Robinson
DUH! I clicked on the link thinking, Monty Hall had an illegitimate child? From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:35:24 -0500 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking

Re: [MBZ] speaking of the woman descended from ernst mach

2007-12-28 Thread Gary Hurst
with albert einstein no less On Dec 28, 2007 3:41 PM, Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DUH! I clicked on the link thinking, Monty Hall had an illegitimate child? From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 28

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Tom Hargrave
You are delivering the wrong message when you teach... - Original Message - From: Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 12/28/07 3:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL ...give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day but

Re: [MBZ] speaking of the woman descended from ernst mach

2007-12-28 Thread Allan Streib
Think of it like this, you have a 2/3 chance of picking the WRONG door initially. When one of the wrong choices is eliminated, you should switch your guess because your first guess was most likely wrong. Allan andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Phooey. I don't buy it. On Dec 28,

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread R A Bennell
I am using an LG at work and an NEC at home. Both are over a year old and neither has caused any real trouble. I like them both. The NEC was more expensive and has a faster refresh rate. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Craig McCluskey

Re: [MBZ] WAS 1987 300SDL NOW helping with repairs

2007-12-28 Thread R A Bennell
The unfortunate thing is that some people really don't want to do anything for themselves and will take advantage of anyone who offers to assist. I have a nephew who is struggling somewhat. He is now married and they have one child. He never went to school beyond high school and has had

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Dave H...
Alex, This is a 1984 but not totally mine yet. I have given this kid until 1 January to make up his mind what it is he wants to do. Dave H... -- From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 12:42 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Curt Raymond
I have a 2 year old Samsung 17 that is the best computer monitor I've ever had hands down. Its VERY bright, and has a matte screen so glare is not an issue. I've had to turn the brightness down to something like 35%... I'm now thinking of getting a 21 Samsung for my primary monitor and moving

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Alex Chamberlain
So is it a gray market car, or a conversion somebody did? 123s didn't come with sticks except for the 240D, right guys? If it's gray-market, does it have manual climate controls? On Dec 28, 2007 2:08 PM, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex, This is a 1984 but not totally mine yet. I

[MBZ] OT: Welding day

2007-12-28 Thread Curt Raymond
My dad said I couldn't consider myself a welder until I'd lit my pants on fire. Check... I managed to weld a piece of stovepipe around a perforated snowmobile muffler. It looks AWFUL but I think it'll hold at least for a little while. Based on today I might be ready to try a little sheetmetal

Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be able to guess who thisguy'sgrandfather is

2007-12-28 Thread archer
I've noticed that a number of people on this list probably have high IQ. If you don't mind my asking, why are you interested in people of high intelligence such as Einstein (and Mach)? Gerry yes, which is, strangely, not a made up name, but her mother's

Re: [MBZ] WAS 1987 300SDL NOW helping with repairs

2007-12-28 Thread Mitch Haley
R A Bennell wrote: My wise wife said we should not as unfortunately, Matt is the type that will then expect me to maintain or repair it forever and will complain at every family function that we gave him a car that was junk. Giving a free car to somebody who gets along just fine with

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Dave H... wrote: Alex, This is a 1984 but not totally mine yet. I have given this kid until 1 January to make up his mind what it is he wants to do. He already made up his mind. He wants his money back. I assume that isn't an option for him? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welding day

2007-12-28 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Dec 28, 2007 2:28 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh and for you amatuer welders out there: a self darkening welding helmet makes ALL the difference in the world. Why's that? Just because it's faster than flipping up and down an ordinary mask to inspect your work? (Not trying

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welding day

2007-12-28 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Curt- Good progress, I'll throw in a microwave with the 240D-will plug the hole in the wheel well. Dwight . Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent:

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Dave H...
Alex, As I understand the history of this vehicle it was born and raised in Germany. It does have both the European front and rear bumpers, but the American headlights. It has the cloth interior and is a standard. It came to America with its original purchaser in 1998/99 and I bought it in

[MBZ] Dave H's red W123 300D Euro manual [was: 1987 300SDL]

2007-12-28 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Dec 28, 2007 2:54 PM, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I understand the history of this vehicle it was born and raised in Germany. It does have both the European front and rear bumpers, but the American headlights. It has the cloth interior and is a standard. Well, the

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Tom Hargrave
Helping a friend and being taken advantage of are two different things. I'll be more than happy to help someone find a car or to look at a car that someone is considering. I've had family members ask me to finance cars and I've always said no. The last one was my youngest Brother who wanted to

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Tom Hargrave
Very smart man. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 9:50 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL If I were to

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Tom Hargrave
Did you keep a copy of the keys? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave H... Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 9:45 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Larry, I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welding day

2007-12-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Oh and for you amatuer welders out there: a self darkening welding helmet makes ALL the difference in the world. Why's that? Just because it's faster than flipping up and down an ordinary mask to inspect your work? Because you can strike the arc while watching,

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Tom Hargrave
Yep, good sign. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 9:44 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Hi Tom, You've probably seen

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welding day

2007-12-28 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Dec 28, 2007 3:45 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: Oh and for you amatuer welders out there: a self darkening welding helmet makes ALL the difference in the world. Why's that? Just because it's faster than flipping up and down an ordinary mask

[MBZ] O/T F250 Brakes

2007-12-28 Thread Peter T . Arnold
My truck is 50 miles away with my daughter. Problem: ABS light is blinking/on. Truck seems locked in park [Safety?} There was a fuse blown, she changed it. It blew again in a few miles. I'm going to try and rescue it tomorrow. Anyone want to chime in with some wisdom? Diesel content, it's a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welding day

2007-12-28 Thread dave walton
Accidentally flashing yourself becomes much harder as well when you line things up if the helmet is already in place. Remember to cover all exposed skin and keep pets away. -Dave Walton On Dec 28, 2007 6:45 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: Oh and for you

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Dave H...
Tom, Oh YES most definitely, I retained a fully operational master key with an added clause that if the lock/key should need to be changed that I must be provided with a full functional copy to enable repossession of the vehicle if that should be necessary. I'm learning:) Dave H...

Re: [MBZ] Dave H's red W123 300D Euro manual [was: 1987 300SDL]

2007-12-28 Thread Dave H...
I would not think registering it would be a problem as I have a free and clear SC state title. But, shipping across country? I have done that to get my 300CD from CA to here. MAN, that is expensive! Dave H... -- From: Alex Chamberlain

Re: [MBZ] bet none of you would be able to guess who thisguy'sgrandfather is

2007-12-28 Thread Gary Hurst
they say novel and interesting things. you don't get a lot of that nowadays, just more stupid propaganda. On Dec 28, 2007 5:29 PM, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've noticed that a number of people on this list probably have high IQ. If you don't mind my asking, why are you interested in

[MBZ] OT Truck VW Diesel For Sale

2007-12-28 Thread Zoltan Finks
Spotted and '81 VW diesel pickup for sale today. The sign says 212k mi. and $3000. Looks in pretty good shape, but I did see one spot of rust? next to windshield. 5 speed manual. on Bainbridge Island Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Robert . Rentfro
Kaleb typed: this being PC, NOT mac. Oh boy...here we go Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin (CAT) Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 8:59 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List; Banned List Subject: [MBZ] OT, computer

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control Failure Mode

2007-12-28 Thread Dave M.
Yikes, Casey. That's a scary photo. And I thought my 300E was bad! What I did to clean the fins was use a shop vacuum, and a toothbrush, to scrape and suck away as much as possible, without pushing it further into the core. I then used a foaming evaporator cleaner from a local HVAC supply store to

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control Failure Mode

2007-12-28 Thread Zeitgeist
Well, I pulled the blower (without the benefit of a manual), and the brushes and commutator are toasterrific. What's even more disturbing, is the huge amount of grunge-buildup on the heater core fins. It's almost entirely occluded any passage of air through there. It looks a lot like the

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread Robert . Rentfro
That ain't right... Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 11:36 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed some of you might be familiar with mike trei from

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