[MBZ] manifold heat insulation wrap

2008-07-11 Thread Mak
Quite impressed with the manifold heat insulation wrap. the underhood temp has gone down and the fan hardly comes on. The car seems to run cooler too. mak ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] manifold heat insulation wrap

2008-07-11 Thread jfreezn
Mak, Yes, and if you have a turbocharger it will respond quicker on the opening of the throttle. What engine were you applying it to? The high temp coatings, tho much more expensive, will contain the heat too, as they are coated on the inside as well as the outside. The wrap has been known

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge -- what was I thinking?

2008-07-11 Thread Rolf
I always drive around with my DP. OK Don wrote: Should'a revved it up some --- make that a LOT. 40 minutes later I suddenly remembered that this is a 45 mpg car -- running at idle. Since Purge seemed to have done the intended job, I shut things down and returned the unused Diesel Purge

[MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Hey folks, I'm in talks with the LT to buy his Quantum. The question is how to move it from Iowa to MA... I was thinking fly out and drive back. Google says its about 1400 miles so I'm figuring to do it in 3 days (yeah I know, but thats pushing for me). With airfare ($150!) and 2 nights in

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge -- what was I thinking?

2008-07-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Wonko the Sane wrote: 40 minutes later I suddenly remembered that this is a 45 mpg car -- running at idle. Since Purge seemed to have done the intended job, I shut things down and returned the unused Diesel Purge to the original can, filling it up at least 3/4 full. I thought a 1.6 was

Re: [MBZ] MBZ to dump vergasser?

2008-07-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Bronto burgers aren't fuel? I'd also suggest that Fred probably makes quite a few emissions... -Curt --- On Fri, 7/11/08, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] MBZ to dump vergasser? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Tyler Backman wrote: The first (and last) MB gasser I ever owned was a 1979 280E which threw a rod the first time I drove it. I'll stick with gas volvos and diesel mercedes.. Here's a gas Volvo for ya. Says it runs and drives, but pictures it without valve covers?

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Assuming I can make the deal for the Quantum work out my '83 240D will be for sale also... Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:17:49 -0500 From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID:     [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type:

Re: [MBZ] Nice car on ebay

2008-07-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Wonko the Sane wrote: Wonder what the mpg is? Or maybe it's gpm? Actually, shouldn't be much worse than a early 70's Olds 98 my brother owned, I think he averaged 12-14mpg in that. The Caddy is bigger, and has EGR, but I bet it gets at least 10mpg. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Firewood was: Re: why do all ebay and craigslist MB's get 45 mpg?

2008-07-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Wonko the Sane wrote: Does that now include harvesting them with a legal Glock? The mayor and the chief of douchebags have both proclaimed that semi auto handguns (currently described as 'machine guns' by city law) will never be available to the serfs. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] secret message for Quantum buyer

2008-07-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Thats actually not the worst idea on the planet... I could use a small utility trailer anyway... -Curt Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:59:19 -0500 From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] secret message for Quantum buyer To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID:    

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge -- what was I thinking?

2008-07-11 Thread Luther
I always vary the throttle by hand. This gives me a chance to double check for exhaust/intake/fluid leaks. Luther Rolf wrote: I always drive around with my DP. OK Don wrote: Should'a revved it up some --- make that a LOT. ___

Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos

2008-07-11 Thread Loren Faeth
Amen. Set XP to optimize for performance and set the interface to classic and it is much easier on the eyes, and way faster. Makes it stable also. At 11:04 PM 7/10/2008, you wrote: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I used to agree but having worked with XP for 5 years now I'm used to

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-11 Thread Jim Cathey
Also a small backseat. I remember what I used backseats for... I have thought that the parental unit could remove the back seat cushion of the beginning-driver-mobile. Won't be taking a load of friends around, and is unlikely to find a cooperative girl who wants to sit on what's left back

Re: [MBZ] Cars for sale

2008-07-11 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:02:14 -0400, andrew wrote: Shameless Promotion of the Day: Do you mind a little rust? I have a fully functional 1983 300TD for half the price with all the records that you can drive home - no matter where you live! It has a working AC and a decent

Re: [MBZ] best way to start worn out diesel

2008-07-11 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:34:07 +0200, Peter wrote: Unfortunately my SA spec OM617 does not have a threaded hole for the block heater - there is a normal welsch plug . Thanks for the tips Peter So did two of mine. I installed a factory block heater. It requires a _big_ lever and

Re: [MBZ] best way to start worn out diesel

2008-07-11 Thread Jim Cathey
Unfortunately my SA spec OM617 does not have a threaded hole for the block heater - there is a normal welsch plug . requires a _big_ lever and a very sturdy 17 mm (3/4 inch) hex. But once the plug is loose, the rest of the job is easy. *smile* His point is that his engine does _not_ have any

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread dave walton
I've used DAS before: http://www.dasautoshippers.com/ By far the cheapest. The only problem is that it takes maybe twice as long as they say it will and it is normal for their tracking system to be horribly incorrect. They let cars sit until they have enough for a full load - regardless of what

Re: [MBZ] secret message for Quantum buyer

2008-07-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
You are responsible for disposing of ALL of the tree, not just the prime cuts. On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 7:30 AM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats actually not the worst idea on the planet... I could use a small utility trailer anyway... -Curt Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:59:19 -0500

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-11 Thread Donald Snook
Lt Don wrote: I am 6'4 and fit just fine in a 190. Really? WOW! I thought they were smaller than that. I might have to rethink a 190 purchase. I am an inch shorter. BUT, you are probably a little skinny guy. I am not - 275 or so. Donald H. Snook http://www.mtsqh.com/

Re: [MBZ] OT Firewood was: Re: why do all ebay and craigslist

2008-07-11 Thread Donald Snook
TE wrote: Bradford pears, although nice looking in early spring are one of the worst trees you can put in a landscape. It generally has a lifespan of 15-20 years, if that. It has an incredible tendency to split, break, fall or uproot under the slightest windy conditions. The wood is very weak

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-11 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: Don't know why you haven't jumped all over Kleb's E420 I was the high bidder for a while, but the price is too high for me. I want to pay less than $3K. It is a nice car, but my wife and I are in budget mode. We are paying cash for everything and paying off debt with all

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-11 Thread Donald Snook
OK Don wrote: Yeah - what is the deal? Let the car swapping begin! I need to take some pictures, and get my '81 240D on the market --- haven't driven it in months. Does your 81 240D have working air and decent paint? Faded is okay, but damaged paint or clear coat peeling off is not. Donald

Re: [MBZ] secret message for Quantum buyer

2008-07-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: Thats actually not the worst idea on the planet... I could use a small utility trailer anyway... Have Harbor Freight ship one to Wonko's house for you? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Nice car on ebay

2008-07-11 Thread Donald Snook
Lt Don wrote: Wonder what the mpg is? About 12-13 on the highway. 9-11 in town. But when that big ole 472 kicks with all 525 lbs of torque, it is a joy to drive - of course you can hear the four barrel carb opening up and watch the needle drop. Donald H. Snook

[MBZ] Congress in action

2008-07-11 Thread Mitch Haley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdBwUbDjdBE (warning, this is only a parody) ___ 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] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread kaleb
www.movecars.com Hey folks, I'm in talks with the LT to buy his Quantum. The question is how to move it from Iowa to MA... I was thinking fly out and drive back. Google says its about 1400 miles so I'm figuring to do it in 3 days (yeah I know, but thats pushing for me). With airfare

Re: [MBZ] Nice car on ebay

2008-07-11 Thread kaleb
this one is a diesel Wonko the Sane wrote: Wonder what the mpg is? Or maybe it's gpm? Actually, shouldn't be much worse than a early 70's Olds 98 my brother owned, I think he averaged 12-14mpg in that. The Caddy is bigger, and has EGR, but I bet it gets at least 10mpg.

Re: [MBZ] Nice car on ebay

2008-07-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
Remember the Olds 442s w/ 3 two-barrel carbs? Friend had one and he swore he could watch the fuel quantity needle move (downward) at full throttle. On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 8:23 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But when that big ole 472 kicks with all 525 lbs of torque, it is a joy to

[MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-07-11 Thread Wilton Strickland
Another of life's simple pleasures: the sight of a puddle of condensate under the tranny of my '87 300D as I approach it in the parking lot. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] secret message for Quantum buyer

2008-07-11 Thread Wilton Strickland
I did have that in mind for my trailer, or rent a big truck - not flat all the way here.. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 11:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] secret message for

Re: [MBZ] Nice car on ebay

2008-07-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
The six pack setup was pretty efficient just cruising because you were only sucking through the center carburetor but you could watch the needle move when you got on it. I could watch the needle move in my 72 Olds 98 with a 455 4 barrel while cruising around town. Thanks, Tom Hargrave

Re: [MBZ] secret message for Quantum buyer

2008-07-11 Thread Wilton Strickland
I'd be seein' ya soon if I were my old self. 'Fact, I'd probably have already been there. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] OT Firewood was: Re: why do all ebay and craigslist

2008-07-11 Thread Wilton Strickland
They're terrible in NC, too. 'Way over-used and over-rated! Wilton - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 9:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Firewood was: Re: why do all ebay and craigslist TE wrote: Bradford pears,

Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos

2008-07-11 Thread John Robbins
Loren Faeth wrote: Amen. Set XP to optimize for performance and set the interface to classic and it is much easier on the eyes, and way faster. Makes it stable also. x2This is how I do it, and I've never had any problems with XP. John ___

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-11 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: Lt Don wrote: I am 6'4 and fit just fine in a 190. Really? WOW! I thought they were smaller than that. I might have to rethink a 190 purchase. I am an inch shorter. BUT, you are probably a little skinny guy. I am not - 275 or so. There is absolutely no way anyone

Re: [MBZ] secret message for Quantum buyer

2008-07-11 Thread Loren Faeth
you could cut the weight by about 1/2 by having the wood sawed into lumber before you haul it off. There is a sawmill at ogden, or you might find someone with a portable mill to saw the lumber in Wonko's yard. Fresh logs are VERY heavy! At 08:59 AM 7/11/2008, you wrote: I did have that in

Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos

2008-07-11 Thread Harry Watkins
Where/how do you make those settings? Harry On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 9:12 AM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Loren Faeth wrote: Amen. Set XP to optimize for performance and set the interface to classic and it is much easier on the eyes, and way faster. Makes it stable also. x2

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread Curt Raymond
DAS says about $750, LT would need to take it Des Moines which is where I'd have to fly into if I went to get it. Its a little more money but avoids potential disaster if I had problems driving it back... -Curt Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:01:41 -0400 From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos

2008-07-11 Thread John Robbins
Harry Watkins wrote: Where/how do you make those settings? Right click on desktop - Properties - Appearance tab - Set 'Windows and buttons' to windows classic style I've always left all of the visual performance settings on, but my computers are all less than three years old. If you have a

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-11 Thread Curt Raymond
I'm 6' and can push the seat far enough back I can't put the clutch to the floor. The front seats will go all the way back to the rear seats... I'm a pretty heafty guy, 220#, the only complaint I have is my left shoulder rests on the B pillar. I used to dislike that but have become used to it.

Re: [MBZ] secret message for Quantum buyer

2008-07-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Well thats not gonna work, if its a HUGE tree like you say its gonna be several cords. I took a big oak that was by no means a huge tree, last year and got 2 cords out of it, thats like 2+ tons of wood... I took 3 trips with my Dakota and my snowmobile trailer. If it were my tree I'd rent a

Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos

2008-07-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Harry Watkins wrote: Where/how do you make those settings? http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,5155,00.asp ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: Its a little more money but avoids potential disaster if I had problems driving it back... Where is your sense of adventure? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
A wise choice. I'll bet they pick up in Ames, too, though. On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 9:30 AM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DAS says about $750, LT would need to take it Des Moines which is where I'd have to fly into if I went to get it. Its a little more money but avoids potential

Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos

2008-07-11 Thread Loren Faeth
Right click my computer Choose properties In Properties, choose the Advanced tab On the advanced tab choose performance. Click on the button to adjust for best performance Click ok Click ok Right click on an empty space in the taskbar (you may need to close some windows to find a clear space)

Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos

2008-07-11 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks guys, I've made those three changes, now we'll see if things get better. With dial-up I don't expect much, but it would be nice to have a page already loaded when I get back from the kitchen with a fresh cup of coffee. Harry On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 9:27 AM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 300TD-T WGN - $1995 (RHODE ISLAND)

2008-07-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
D.C. Slightly may be a little misleading, but I do have a rust-free door and spare working transmission so it's probably worth my asking price of $2500 to somebody. On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 11:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: who has the slightly rusty one for sale, was that

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
Don, you are really on a roll. Keep it up! On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 12:10 AM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Few individuals know what is actually in the FOOTBALL -- it is a paper bag to be used in the case of hyperventilation. They added a word-find book for Dubya. And a pencil.

Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos

2008-07-11 Thread John Robbins
Harry Watkins wrote: Thanks guys, I've made those three changes, now we'll see if things get better. With dial-up I don't expect much, but it would be nice to have a page already loaded when I get back from the kitchen with a fresh cup of coffee. Those settings won't affect internet

Re: [MBZ] Cars for sale

2008-07-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
Phillip, All 1981 - 1985 US model 300TD wagons have manual sunroofs. The rear suspension is fine and handles the bumps well. I also have a spare NOS rear strut in case it goes bad, a nice used replacement door for the rusty RF door, and a spare working transmission. Plus, the car will drive

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Just find a car for Kaleb to buy in your neck of the woods, and give him $50 to swing by Wonko's and pick up the Quantum on the way out. Or wait until the next time one of his in-laws gets in big trouble and let him drive the Quantum to Maine. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Nice car on ebay

2008-07-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
I solved the fuel price crisis. All I do is add diesel up to $25 and pretend that I filled the tank! 1983 300TD (2) On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 10:03 AM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The six pack setup was pretty efficient just cruising because you were only sucking through the center

Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos

2008-07-11 Thread Harry Watkins
Okay John, I like the look. Harry On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 10:07 AM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Harry Watkins wrote: Thanks guys, I've made those three changes, now we'll see if things get better. With dial-up I don't expect much, but it would be nice to have a page already

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
Stay at youth hostels instead of hotels, or sleep in a tent. Or try www.gigamoves.com On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 10:44 AM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A wise choice. I'll bet they pick up in Ames, too, though. On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 9:30 AM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-11 Thread Rick Knoble
Ok Don wrote: Don't know why you haven't jumped all over Kleb's E420 I was the high bidder for a while, but the price is too high for me. I want to pay less than $3K. It is a nice car, but my wife and I are in budget mode. We are paying cash for everything and paying off debt with

Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos

2008-07-11 Thread Loren Faeth
optimizing won't help the speed of your internet connection much. But stuff running on your computer should be better, and it is easier on your eyes than the bubble gum kiddie interface. At 10:02 AM 7/11/2008, you wrote: Thanks guys, I've made those three changes, now we'll see if things get

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread Rich Thomas
I had 2 cars shipped last week. Went with some low-ball outfit, they wanted $800 from TX to SC, I organized that but the guy showed up on a Monday to deliver them on a Thursday, when I wanted them picked up on that Thursday (dumbasses). So found another outfit that charged about $1000, which

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 7:33 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: Watching a Republican debates was like a visit to the darker side of humanity. There were several candidates who simply exuded an aura of evil (Duncan Hunter and Tancredo, e.g.) Hunter and

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread Curt Raymond
$1000 for both cars or each? Thanks -Curt --- On Fri, 7/11/08, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 11:23 AM I had 2 cars

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: $1000 for both cars or each? Probably each... when I bought the 2.5T I was looking at close to 900 for Columbus, OH to Jackson, MS. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread Curt Raymond
I know right? In fact the problem is I'd really want to take 5 days off from work in case there were problems. My job is such that its not practical to not come to work. Meaning I'm an instructor and there is no backup. If I'm not here to teach no teaching gets done... Of course theres

Re: [MBZ] best way to start worn out diesel

2008-07-11 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:59:34 -0700, Jim wrote: Unfortunately my SA spec OM617 does not have a threaded hole for the block heater - there is a normal welsch plug . requires a _big_ lever and a very sturdy 17 mm (3/4 inch) hex. But once the plug is loose, the rest of the job

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-11 Thread Russ Williams
But first they had to remove the Gross of Condoms and the Blow-Up Doll that Billy Boy had in there. :-D andrew strasfogel wrote: Don, you are really on a roll. Keep it up! On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 12:10 AM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Few individuals know what is actually in

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's Quantum

2008-07-11 Thread rrentfro
You're selling the Quantum? Oh the things I miss while I'm out of the AZThat would have been perfect for boychild. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-11 Thread Donald Snook
Rick Noble wrote: Like Dave Ramsey says Live like no one else, so that later you can live like no one else. Debt free is good... I am a long ways from debt free. But, when the small amount of credit card debt is gone, then I can tackle the student loans (not a small amount). Then pay off the

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's Quantum

2008-07-11 Thread John Robbins
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're selling the Quantum? Oh the things I miss while I'm out of the AZThat would have been perfect for boychild. Take a detour on the way back! ;) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-11 Thread Jim Cathey
Lt Don wrote: I am 6'4 and fit just fine in a 190. If there's going to be a problem it'll be with the width. They're distinctly narrower inside than the bigger sedans. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Russ Williams wrote: But first they had to remove the Gross of Condoms and the Blow-Up Doll that Billy Boy had in there. :-D Condoms? We don't need no stinkin' condoms! (just check Monica's dress) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 5:42 AM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have thought that the parental unit could remove the back seat cushion of the beginning-driver-mobile. Won't be taking a load of friends around, and is unlikely to find a cooperative girl who wants to sit on what's left

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-11 Thread John Robbins
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Jim, I think you give too much credit to the standards of today's youth, and too little to their creativity! I seem to remember Slick Willie was rumored to have possessed in college a pickup truck with a canopy and an Astroturf bedliner which saw plenty of action.

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
Yes, had a sunroof. Not sure about the up down seats. On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 11:47 PM, Tyler Backman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did the one you ride in have a sunroof? Does the seat go up and down? -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following

Re: [MBZ] Cars for sale

2008-07-11 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:10:08 -0400, andrew wrote: Phillip, All 1981 - 1985 US model 300TD wagons have manual sunroofs. Not true. I have a an '81 without a sunroof. Thus my question. *smile* The rear suspension is fine and handles the bumps well. I also have a spare NOS

[MBZ] as we swelter in mid-90s temps in Iowa ...

2008-07-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
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[MBZ] OT: iPhone - Apple's oops

2008-07-11 Thread dave walton
Anyone buying a fancy new iPhone today, as well as existing users upgrading to firmware 2.0 end up with a device that is locked up and can only make 911 calls. Apple is having systemwide problems and has no idea when things will be fixed. -Dave Walton ___

Re: [MBZ] Cars for sale

2008-07-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
How much again? On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 10:10 AM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Phillip, All 1981 - 1985 US model 300TD wagons have manual sunroofs. The rear suspension is fine and handles the bumps well. I also have a spare NOS rear strut in case it goes bad, a nice used

[MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars

2008-07-11 Thread Rick Knoble
I am a long ways from debt free. But, when the small amount of credit card debt is gone, then I can tackle the student loans (not a small amount). Then pay off the house early. BUT, adding a $300 a month car payment prolongs the debt freedom. We are following the Dave Ramsey method -

[MBZ] c300 is hyundai

2008-07-11 Thread redghost
We were headed out of town last weekend in the e300d and halfway up to the pass the throttle linkage snapped. Real pain in the rear, but lucky enough that AAA got us to the closest dealer for service on the holiday weekend. More luck was that they had rentals available, so we swapped for a

Re: [MBZ] Cars for sale

2008-07-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Hmm, maybe we could work something out. I could take the train down to DC, grab the wagon. You meet me in Iowa where I pick up the Quantum. We have a barbeque or something, I turn around and burn back to New England. -Curt Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:43:35 -0500 From: Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Each. The $800 version was some goober with an open trailer, which I guess would be OK for most cars but my old Eldo convert leaks like a sieve so it needs to be covered, which they won't do. The guy who picked them up had a really nice closed trailer with a hydraulic lift to get up to the

[MBZ] OT: iPhone - Apple's oops

2008-07-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Oops, hit send too quick. Where did you hear this? I can't find any corroboration. -Curt Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:50:21 -0400 From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] OT: iPhone - Apple's oops To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID:     [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars

2008-07-11 Thread Donald Snook
Rtick Noble wrote: Sounds like you have a pretty good handle on things. The only potential problem I can see is if you have to maintain a certain status because of your chosen career path. I am a blue collar guy, I can buy my suits at JC Penny and drive an old Toyota or Benz. If you make full

Re: [MBZ] OT: iPhone - Apple's oops

2008-07-11 Thread dave walton
I heard it from Apple after spending an hour on hold after I tried to update my original iPhone to 2.0. It is still dead. Go ahead and update yours and see what happens - I dare you... -Dave Walton On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 1:14 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oops, hit send too quick.

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars

2008-07-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Rick Knoble wrote: Them that looks rich, ain't necessarily so. Reminds me of a car salesman story. Two salesmen were in a disagreement over which one got to serve the young executive looking guy, and who would get stuck with an old guy in farm dress. When the winning salesman tried to finance

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-11 Thread Tyler Backman
Runs, drives, no valve cover, no title? ROFL If that's a stock 355, I can probably get more power (and better fuel economy) with my boosted but otherwise stock 740 Turbo. Unless you're going to REALLY build your v8 (twin turbos, etc, etc.) it's stupid to put one in a Volvo, because there's

Re: [MBZ] OT: iPhone - Apple's oops

2008-07-11 Thread Curt Raymond
I don't have one. In fact I don't even have a smart phone Of course I don't pay for my phone either. Thats good fun when I get accosted by some goon at the mall with the best cell phone deal ever. -Curt --- On Fri, 7/11/08, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: dave walton [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars

2008-07-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 10:13 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Reminds me of a car salesman story. Two salesmen were in a disagreement over which one got to serve the young executive looking guy, and who would get stuck with an old guy in farm dress. When the winning salesman tried to

Re: [MBZ] Cars for sale

2008-07-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
Brilliant! I was thinking $2500 but in reality am flexible (up or down). On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 1:12 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmm, maybe we could work something out. I could take the train down to DC, grab the wagon. You meet me in Iowa where I pick up the Quantum. We

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
Prices have risen since fuel prices have escalated! I got quotes of $775 - 850 to pickup a car 125 miles W of St Louis and deliver it to DC just 2 months ago, in an open trailer. On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 1:13 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Each. The $800 version was some goober

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars

2008-07-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
Don, to add to your cachet you definitley need a splotchy blue 25 year old 300TD Mercedes wagon with 282 K miles on the clock and an AC that blows ice cold... It does not, however, get 45 mpg, On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 1:19 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rtick Noble wrote: Sounds like

[MBZ] Cheap dented 400E in NJ

2008-07-11 Thread John Robbins
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Re: [MBZ] Cars for sale

2008-07-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
Or, you could drop Andrew's car off at my house and ... (That would only violate THREE of the wife's requirements for her car -- it shall not a Benz (with two exceptions), shall not be a diesel, and shall be very fuel efficient.) On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 12:49 PM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars

2008-07-11 Thread Ed Booher
On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 1:13 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rick Knoble wrote: Them that looks rich, ain't necessarily so. Reminds me of a car salesman story. Two salesmen were in a disagreement over which one got to serve the young executive looking guy, and who would get

[MBZ] math question for you smart folks

2008-07-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
We have a new planter here at work. Five feet diameter, just over one foot deep. Volume please? -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___

[MBZ] SL exhaust header interchangeability

2008-07-11 Thread Glenn Brown
From what I can surmise, a previous owner of my '76 450SL had removed the catalytic converter on the right (passenger) side. And from what I can tell from a visual inspection compared to what my shop manual shows, it appears that they may have substituted an exhaust header from a '77-'79 450SL as

Re: [MBZ] math question for you smart folks

2008-07-11 Thread Jay Slater
~62 cu. ft. On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 2:46 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We have a new planter here at work. Five feet diameter, just over one foot deep. Volume please? -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ http://don.homelinux.net/%7Edon/ apt-get update apt-get

Re: [MBZ] math question for you smart folks

2008-07-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
Thanks On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 1:54 PM, Jay Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ~62 cu. ft. On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 2:46 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We have a new planter here at work. Five feet diameter, just over one foot deep. Volume please? -- LT Don

Re: [MBZ] math question for you smart folks

2008-07-11 Thread Jay Slater
Or 20. It could also be about 20. On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 2:55 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 1:54 PM, Jay Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ~62 cu. ft. On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 2:46 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We have a

Re: [MBZ] math question for you smart folks

2008-07-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
You do tax preparation for living, don't you? On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 1:57 PM, Jay Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or 20. It could also be about 20. On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 2:55 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 1:54 PM, Jay Slater [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] math question for you smart folks

2008-07-11 Thread Frederick W Moir
W. I get almost 20 cu ft also Fred Moir Lynn MA At 02:57 PM 7/11/2008, you wrote: Or 20. It could also be about 20. On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 2:55 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 1:54 PM, Jay Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ~62 cu. ft. On Fri,

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