Re: [MBZ] Sleepin?

2008-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Hmm, maybe you're right... --- On Tue, 8/26/08, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sleepin? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 9:04 PM I put a picture of the new hood on the

Re: [MBZ] Its raining cars

2008-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond
The ACC is one of the reasons he wants to get rid of it. I'm not sure if its the ACC controller or just vacuum leaks though, he's also complaining it won't shut off and occcasionally its got no power assist brakes. I think it needs a vacuum pump (or at least a rebuild) before anything else

Re: [MBZ] Sleepin?

2008-08-27 Thread Gary Hurst
rusty got a nice 560sec i got to drive all day, some nachos and a salad he got the better of the deal On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 1:35 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What'd you get? Gary Hurst wrote: i drove rusty to greenville, sc to pick up a car. that would be our excuse for being

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D head job update

2008-08-27 Thread Luther
A matched set of 617 cost my dad $250. I can get a quote or give you the number if you like. Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Luther has a bosch guy who rebuilds pumps good, I assume he does injectors also. Which reminds me, I spent all that money rebuilding the IP on my 2.5 turbo and

Re: [MBZ] It's raining cars

2008-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey
I'm not sure if its the ACC controller or just vacuum leaks... According to the source quoted in the Road Track SL article, those servos last about three years. So perhaps the smart money is on: Both! (I just cleaned up my copy: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/SL/rt107.html

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D head job update

2008-08-27 Thread Tom Hargrave
I was going to get into rebuilding injectors a while back - I still have the tester. I stopped because more often than not, injectors are replaced to solve other issues and I did not want to get into the Customer Your injectors don't work Me: Must be somewhere else, the injectors tested

Re: [MBZ] Its raining cars

2008-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond
We regret to inform you of the untimely death of Curtis Raymond. He had just brought home a beautiful 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300SD automobile when his wife struck him in the head with a tire iron. It was the first thing I put my hand on she is quoted as saying I told him I'd kill him if he brought

Re: [MBZ] Its raining cars

2008-08-27 Thread Rolf
We regret to inform you of the untimely death of Curtis Raymond. He had just brought home a beautiful 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300SD automobile when his wife struck him in the head with a *Mercedes* tire iron. It was the first thing I put my hand on she is quoted as saying I told him I'd kill him if

Re: [MBZ] Its raining cars

2008-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey
when his wife struck him in the head with a tire iron. Me? I'm surprised she didn't use the 240D's hood! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

[MBZ] O.T. Moving

2008-08-27 Thread Robert Rentfro
Just in case any of you forget...it SUCKS to move. It sucks logarithmically the older and fatter you get. I need two bands of young men: one band of strong, straight studs to move my stuff, then another band of gay, artistic ones to place my stuff so my chi is focused and my feng shui rocks.

Re: [MBZ] Its raining cars

2008-08-27 Thread Robert Rentfro
Girls don't get it. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 7:53 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its raining cars when his wife struck him in the head with

Re: [MBZ] Its raining cars

2008-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond
We regret to inform you of the untimely death of Curtis Raymond. He had just brought home a beautiful 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300SD automobile when his wife drove over him with the car. I told him I'd kill him if he brought home another car! Mrs. Raymond continued with Its his own dammed fault he let

Re: [MBZ] Its raining cars

2008-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Unwieldy as an item of assult. As an aside I put some POR-15 body filler on the dings and scratches I'd ground down the other day. The stuff appears to be fiberglass jelly with fibers in it. Seems like okay stuff. I'll go out a little later and smooth it down, then hit the whole hood with 320

Re: [MBZ] Lifts

2008-08-27 Thread R A Bennell
Well, if you are concerned about scratching the paint, rent a trailer and haul it behind your wagon. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Its raining cars

2008-08-27 Thread LarryT
speaking of painting cars - I'm having a hard time matching colors - my 91 300D is a light blue/silver color - the color code says 122. Initially I have the paint guy test the color with his computer gizmo and the paint he mixed from that came out more a dark purple! So I found the color code

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Moving

2008-08-27 Thread Gary Hurst
yeah, old and fat and moving don't mix. when i was in my 20s, i could load up the whole place in a truck in 24 hours, sleep for 6 hours and then go move and unload over the next 24 hours. now i just get sick thinking about it. On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 10:57 AM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Moving

2008-08-27 Thread Rich Thomas
I just did it a couple months ago, still trying to get organized. You are right, it is like the worst experience ever. --R Robert Rentfro wrote: Just in case any of you forget...it SUCKS to move. It sucks logarithmically the older and fatter you get. I need two bands of young men: one band

Re: [MBZ] Sleepin?

2008-08-27 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:04:32 -0700, Jim wrote: I put a picture of the new hood on the car blog: http://home.gwi.net/~craymond/mercedes/mercedes.html I like it, but I'd still vote for a forward chronological log 'cause then it's much easier to read as a story. It's only one

[MBZ] 201 fan control?

2008-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Anybody got a 201 fan control box laying around? Yesterday when I left for work I had to run the fan a sec to clear the condensation off the windshield. When I shut it off (well back down to always on anyway) I heard a snap and I couldn't turn it on anymore. Last night I took the box apart.

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Moving

2008-08-27 Thread Rolf
As an observation, most gay guys these days are body builders, I am sure you can get 2 fer 1. -Rolf Rich Thomas wrote: I just did it a couple months ago, still trying to get organized. You are right, it is like the worst experience ever. --R Robert Rentfro wrote: Just in case any of

Re: [MBZ] Its raining cars

2008-08-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
Get a spray can of MB 122 from towerpaint.com Wilton - Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its raining cars speaking of painting cars - I'm

[MBZ] OT: Mac question

2008-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Any Mac folks know a terminal command equivalent to ipconfig in Windows? Thanks -Curt ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mac question

2008-08-27 Thread Gary Hurst
does this help you in your quest? http://aplawrence.com/MacOSX/ipconfig.html On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 2:14 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any Mac folks know a terminal command equivalent to ipconfig in Windows? Thanks -Curt ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mac question

2008-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Precisely, thanks! --- On Wed, 8/27/08, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Mac question To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 2:16 PM does this help you in your quest?

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mac question

2008-08-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 11:14 AM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any Mac folks know a terminal command equivalent to ipconfig in Windows? No. Does anybody know if there's a hot brown liquid I can buy that's kind of like decaf coffee but wakes you up? ;) Alex

Re: [MBZ] 201 fan control?

2008-08-27 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt. Blower control 201 820 17 10? Ask and ye shall receive. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 12:48 PM 8/27/2008, you wrote: Anybody got a 201 fan control box laying around? Yesterday when I left for work I had to run the fan a sec to clear the condensation off the windshield. When I shut it off (well back

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mac question

2008-08-27 Thread Frederick W Moir
Tea? Fred Moir No. Does anybody know if there's a hot brown liquid I can buy that's kind of like decaf coffee but wakes you up? ;) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] 201 fan control?

2008-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond
You sir, are outstanding. Gonna be at ChowdaQ? How do you like your burger? Or perhaps you'd prefer something else, lambchops maybe? -Curt --- On Wed, 8/27/08, Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 201 fan control? To: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mac question

2008-08-27 Thread Gary Hurst
regular coffee? On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 2:27 PM, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 11:14 AM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any Mac folks know a terminal command equivalent to ipconfig in Windows? No. Does anybody know if there's a hot brown liquid

[MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Lets say somebody, your mother-in-law maybe, gave you a Nintendo game for Christmas. Lets say it stinks. Like its rated 1.7 out of 5... Lets say its Ninjabread Man for the Wii. How long after Christmas do you have to wait before selling it to some schmuck? -Curt

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm not sure you can sell gifts. i never have. On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 2:47 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lets say somebody, your mother-in-law maybe, gave you a Nintendo game for Christmas. Lets say it stinks. Like its rated 1.7 out of 5... Lets say its Ninjabread Man for the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond
That was the rule when I was a kid but now I hate having stuff cluttering up the place, and I hate throwing stuff away. Is it worse to throw it away than to sell it? -Curt --- On Wed, 8/27/08, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT:

[MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
Older grandson turns 17 in 4 days. He's a straght A student - high school senior; ' has a red '85 Bimmer 318i with 'bout 115 kmi, excellent cond, no dings, etc. His dad put $100 deposit on Smart for 'im a year or more ago. I asked him coupla days ago if he were gonna get a smart. 'Said, Don';t

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Gary Hurst
you poor white trash are more fun than a barrell of monkeys! On Thu, Dec 31, 1998 at 4:31 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Older grandson turns 17 in 4 days. He's a straght A student - high school senior; ' has a red '85 Bimmer 318i with 'bout 115 kmi, excellent cond, no dings,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Redghost
I would not hesitate to offer it on eBay for whatever spare change was in the pocket of the first fool to bid on it if the game just does not do it for you. UNLESS, MiL expects to see you play the game next time she visits clay On 27 Aug 2008, at 11:47, Curt Raymond wrote: Lets say

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt, et al. The delete key is you-know-where. Gifts by definition are free. That said, if a gift is given with expectations or strings, then it is at best, a loan. When I give a gift it is after enough thought about the recipient as to what THEY would like or find useful or need. Sometimes it

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:51:15 -0700 (PDT), Curt wrote: That was the rule when I was a kid but now I hate having stuff cluttering up the place, and I hate throwing stuff away. Is it worse to throw it away than to sell it? Move, and say it got lost in the move. *smile* --

Re: [MBZ] Sleepin?

2008-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond
So ADD kids like me can see whats going on NOW without having to scroll through everything else... -Curt Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:49:46 -0500 From: Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sleepin? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mac question

2008-08-27 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:14:22 -0700 (PDT), Curt wrote: Any Mac folks know a terminal command equivalent to ipconfig in Windows? In BSD and Linux, it's ifconfig. Probably has to be run as root, so $ sudo ifconfig -- Philip ___

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond
I forgot to mention my smart sighting the other day. When I was coming back from getting the new hood I stopped at Harbor Freight and saw one. Black with white trim, looked pretty neat. -Curt Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 15:31:55 -0500 From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Smart

Re: [MBZ] DIY paint? Nooo...

2008-08-27 Thread RELNGSON
...Any paint pro's out there that can offer a suggestion?  I have a new bumper cover that I want to paint before installing.  Short of mixing it myself I'm not sure how to proceed -- I'm not a painting pro because I have enough sense to pay an expert to do it. I have had a long string

[MBZ] Cowboys

2008-08-27 Thread RELNGSON
A nice production with Willy Nelson in the background As a kid many of you enjoyed watching cowboy movies and playing Cowboys and Indians. This video clip has most of your favorites and some you never heard of. Check it out. http://www.greatdanepro.com/Western%20Stars/index.htm RLE

Re: [MBZ] Lifts

2008-08-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
After some reflection, I think I will go with a low-lift type that is delivered for free to your door for aproximately $1400.00. On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 12:02 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, if you are concerned about scratching the paint, rent a trailer and haul it behind your

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Rich Thomas
There's something about a Smart car at Harbor Freight that confuses me. --R Curt Raymond wrote: I forgot to mention my smart sighting the other day. When I was coming back from getting the new hood I stopped at Harbor Freight and saw one. Black with white trim, looked pretty neat. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 1:29 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's something about a Smart car at Harbor Freight that confuses me. Maybe it was actually one of these: http://shanghaiist.com/2006/11/17/considering_buy.php ___

Re: [MBZ] Lifts

2008-08-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 1:26 PM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After some reflection, I think I will go with a low-lift type that is delivered for free to your door for aproximately $1400.00. Link? I want one too. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: I'm afraid a bunch of Rednecks will put it on the school roof or in a tree. My reply: Yea, 'probably would. Hey, Wilton, what time is it? This message has apparently been sitting in my mailbox since 1998. In the movie Real Genius, they went one better. Put a DS21 in a

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread TE
Funny looking... I leave for Shanghai tomorrow so if I see one, I will take some pics. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 4:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Smart car On

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Gary Hurst
you guys are blowing up stuff in china now even? On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 6:19 PM, TE [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Funny looking... I leave for Shanghai tomorrow so if I see one, I will take some pics. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread TE
The only thing I'll be blowing up over there is the bathroom most likely. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 4:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Smart car you guys are blowing

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
Thanks, Mitch. When I turned the computer on this morning, the time was all messed up. 'Thought I reset it, but evidently, it didn't take. 'Just did it again. How is it now? Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
Grandson got back from three weeks in China coupla weeks ago; 'said he saw some Smarts there; 'may have been these, eh (i.e., huh)? Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 2:54 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Grandson got back from three weeks in China coupla weeks ago; 'said he saw some Smarts there; 'may have been these, eh (i.e., huh)? Well, when you're dealing with an entire economy that thumbs its nose at the notion of

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Asked Grandson if he had any problem with a squat restroom in China. 'Said he finally had to use one of 'em one day. On the way in, he met a plumber coming out with his tools. Grandson used the facility successfully 'til he reached up and around to flush. The pipes came apart, sprayed/soaked

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread TE
Haha, yea those things are a trip. I wonder if I will come across one. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 5:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Smart car 'Asked Grandson if

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
So, where can I get a Huo Yun EV? Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 5:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Smart car On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 1:29 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL

[MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
BTW, my Diesel/electric mobility scooter was made in China/Taiwan. Very well done. Wilton ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Moving

2008-08-27 Thread LWB250
Having just done it cross country and getting ready to do it locally again, I can truly say thatit sucks. There is simply no getting around it. However, I will be paying someone to move us from apartpit/storage to the MoMolith. It's going to cost around $1k, but as far as I'm concerned,

Re: [MBZ] Lifts

2008-08-27 Thread Scott Ritchey
Can someone explain the big advantage of a lift over a roller jack and some jack stands? That seems like a lot of $$$ for something used so seldom. Scott Ritchey -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Wednesday, August

Re: [MBZ] Lifts

2008-08-27 Thread Peter Frederick
It's the difference between lying on your back unable to reach or see anything, let alone get decent leverage on a stuck bolt and standing up doing the job the easy way. Someday Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

[MBZ] Carfax anyone?

2008-08-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
WVWPD63B94E061083 Should be an '04 VW Passat GLS 1.8. Thanks! Alex ___ 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] Carfax anyone?

2008-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
AutoCheck user log out: home | buyback registration | about us | contact us | help check existing report [VIN History] WVWPD63B94E061083 or enter a new VIN Print options: Report will print: With section details shown With section details hidden Summary Report Run

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
Your MIL gave it to you? Learn the game inside out and then, on her next visit, demonstrate how you have mastered it (even if you need to research cheat codes) and are ready to pass this priceless gift on for another individual's enlightenment. And then thank her for the superb gaming experience

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Rick Knoble
That was the rule when I was a kid but now I hate having stuff cluttering up the place, and I hate throwing stuff away. Is it worse to throw it away than to sell it? -Curt http://www.freecycle.org/ Look for a Yahoo group near you... Caveats, YMMV My 2¢ Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D head job update

2008-08-27 Thread OK Don
Well, crap - I was planning to use my Harbor Freight compression tester in the injector holes - some of those glow plug holes are near to impossible to get that fitting into with the intake manifold on. On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 10:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just know my

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
Has anyone else read A Prayer For Owen Meany? On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 4:14 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: I'm afraid a bunch of Rednecks will put it on the school roof or in a tree. My reply: Yea, 'probably would. -- LT Don

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D head job update

2008-08-27 Thread OK Don
Yes - I'd like a quote to test, and repair if neccesary, 6 injectors for 603.95 engine On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 8:37 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A matched set of 617 cost my dad $250. I can get a quote or give you the number if you like. Luther -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Christopher McCann
or free on Craigslist. Chris Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That was the rule when I was a kid but now I hate having stuff cluttering up the place, and I hate throwing stuff away. Is it worse to throw it away than to sell it? -Curt http://www.freecycle.org/ Look for a Yahoo group near

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
Oh yea, good advice! And they seemed to be such a happy couple when I met them in Jefferson -- then the Benz Squad gave him some pointers on how to keep the wife happy. (sic) On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 7:25 PM, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.freecycle.org/ Look for a Yahoo

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Moving

2008-08-27 Thread Allan Streib
My uncle lived his adult life in Chicago and after he retired he eventually decided to move to a retirement community downstate. Took what he could fit in his car, and sold or junked the rest. I find that amazing but strangely admirable. Allan Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just in

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinders

2008-08-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 7:31 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Somebody coupla weeks ago had a jammed door lock and a key broken of in a trunk lock. Was that Aex? What's the latest? Any progress? Catching up on some old mail here obviously... Begging Tom S.'s pardon, but I

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread OK Don
I was passed on the turnpike two weeks ago by a Smart going at least 85MPH -- just zoomed on by in the fast lane. I've seen a couple more on my daily commute into the city. On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 2:54 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I forgot to mention my smart sighting the other day.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Tom Hargrave
You've already waited too long. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 8/27/08 1:48 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question Lets say somebody, your mother-in-law maybe, gave you a Nintendo game

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yes. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 8:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question That was the rule when I was a kid but now I hate having

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread OK Don
After New Years day games have a VERY short half-life. On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 1:47 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lets say somebody, your mother-in-law maybe, gave you a Nintendo game for Christmas. Lets say it stinks. Like its rated 1.7 out of 5... Lets say its Ninjabread

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinders

2008-08-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
Very good! ATTABOY! Glad to hear it! Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 8:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinders On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 7:31 PM, Wilton Strickland

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D head job update

2008-08-27 Thread Luther
http://www.arkansasfuelinjection.com/ Ask for Scott. As for shipping, you can save shipping at least one way Luther OK Don wrote: Yes - I'd like a quote to test, and repair if neccesary, 6 injectors for 603.95 engine On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 8:37 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Allan Streib
Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I hesitate to give expensive gifts to children, as it seems that all to often they do not value that for which the have not worked. Amen to that. My kids have more stuff than they know what to do with, most of it given to them. What have they been

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D head job update

2008-08-27 Thread Luther
Dad says to ship them to us and we'll bring them back next week... Luther wrote: http://www.arkansasfuelinjection.com/ Ask for Scott. As for shipping, you can save shipping at least one way Luther OK Don wrote: Yes - I'd like a quote to test, and repair if neccesary, 6 injectors

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D head job update

2008-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Well, crap - I was planning to use my Harbor Freight compression tester in the injector holes - some of those glow plug holes are near to impossible to get that fitting into with the intake manifold on. The kit's full of fittings, you saying there isn't one for those injectors? (The intake

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Lotsa books, but yeah... -Curt --- On Wed, 8/27/08, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 9:02 PM

Re: [MBZ] 201 fan control?

2008-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Anybody got a 201 fan control box laying around? I've got one I was going to put back on eBay (from whence I got it). I bought it for ours, but was able to repair the broken flipper inside our fan switch. I heard a snap and I couldn't turn it on anymore. Last night I took the box apart.

Re: [MBZ] Sleepin?

2008-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Blogs seem to follow the modern scheme of top posting. I haven't figured out why that has become so common. The authors assume our lives are so empty that all we do is watch their blogs continuously, and thus will always notice when new stuff arrives. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D head job update

2008-08-27 Thread OK Don
I need to get a spare injector for these engines - too many unanswered questions here. (We JUST got the intake manifold back on - it almost hurts my son to think about taking it off again.) The kit's full of fittings, you saying there isn't one for those injectors? (The intake manifold doesn't

[MBZ] Had / got to drive the company's Suburban yesterday

2008-08-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
Had to take six folks on a field trip for med checks. My turn. We always take our really nice Suburban that was donated (for the tax write-off) to us. Leather seats and power everything. Big honkin' V-8 engine. Very smooth (for a TRUCK) and reasonably quiet ride. Drove the Quantum down to the

Re: [MBZ] Had / got to drive the company's Suburban yesterday

2008-08-27 Thread OK Don
Sheesh - if you want BIG, get an SDL or SEL if wife rebels at Diesel. Felt like a circus clown in a downsized Mini. I think I want a Suburban. Wife is extremely in favor of that opinion. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics.

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D head job update

2008-08-27 Thread OK Don
We'll call them and see what they say --- On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 8:06 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dad says to ship them to us and we'll bring them back next week... Luther wrote: http://www.arkansasfuelinjection.com/ Ask for Scott. As for shipping, you can save shipping at least

Re: [MBZ] Had / got to drive the company's Suburban yesterday

2008-08-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
I was thinking more at the time about how nice that would have been to have had when we moved Megan back to BVU last Friday. We struggled to get the dorm fridge into the back seat of the Buick. In the Suburban, ! Plus, this Suburban was like driving a Lincoln Town Car (my parents own one)

Re: [MBZ] Had / got to drive the company's Suburban yesterday

2008-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Wonko the Sane wrote: Best part is that the fuel gauge didn't move at all during the round trip. I think this one might get reasonable mpg. Combination of the GM fuel gauge that sits at full for half a tank then drops like a rock, and a huge tank. The UnderAchieva gets 70-80 miles before the

Re: [MBZ] Had / got to drive the company's Suburban yesterday

2008-08-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
I'd check the web sites if I knew what year it was and what engine size it was. Unfortunately, I was too busy to get that info. Perhaps tomorrow. On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 8:57 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonko the Sane wrote: Best part is that the fuel gauge didn't move at all

Re: [MBZ] Had / got to drive the company's Suburban yesterday

2008-08-27 Thread Rich Thomas
If the gas gauge starts at F then it doesn't move much over that distance. If it starts at something less than F, you can watch it move. --R Wonko the Sane wrote: Had to take six folks on a field trip for med checks. My turn. We always take our really nice Suburban that was donated (for the

Re: [MBZ] Smart car

2008-08-27 Thread Rich Thomas
It looks like it has more than one moving part, so take your chances --R Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 1:29 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's something about a Smart car at Harbor Freight that confuses me. Maybe it was actually one of these:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
And a hopelessly-broken 240D, plus a box of tools and a shop manual. Add good quality tools as the job requires it (thus building up a nice Craftsman tool box as the years go by). If I'd had one gigs of those as a kid, I could now do more now than just change glow plugs. D. On Wed, Aug 27, 2008

Re: [MBZ] Had / got to drive the company's Suburban yesterday

2008-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well, for starters I do not have a suburban to sell you. Next thing, you really are naive. Of course the fuel guage did not drop in your 60 mile trip. After all it has a 40 gal tank. Takes alot more driving than that to drop the guage. Depending on what engine, but you will get about

[MBZ] I install a programmer on the Duramax

2008-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Downloaded one of the tunes from the programmer onto the duramax. I just installed the 65hp ecomony tune. WOW what a difference. When I first installed it and really got on it I had a HUGE cloud of smoke. After a few stomps on the pedal, it cleared right out. Guess it had to blow all the

Re: [MBZ] Had / got to drive the company's Suburban yesterday

2008-08-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
Yes, I am. Life is good being as such. On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 9:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Next thing, you really are naive. -- 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?

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread harry watkins
For my grandkid's gifts, I set up a credit union savings account for each, stoked it every month and boosted it on birthdays and Christmas. Never gave a gift. I am still the family bad guy because I didn't give them something to have fun with. In the room of one of these kids, they had

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread Tom Hargrave
My (adult) kids insist on cash but my Wife buys gifts. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

[MBZ] Recent IRS Ruling (no joke)

2008-08-27 Thread Tom Hargrave
A recent IRS ruling will require all CC processors (merchant accounts) to report revenue to the IRS. And if your CC merchant account is setup with a SS# instead of a FEIN#, your processor will be required to withhold income tax against the revenue. The ruling will affect all PayPal accounts

Re: [MBZ] Had / got to drive the company's Suburban yesterday

2008-08-27 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:39:34 -0500, Wonko wrote: Best part is that the fuel gauge didn't move at all during the round trip. I think this one might get reasonable mpg. Nope. _Big_ fuel tank. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

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