Re: [MBZ] Door Won't Close

2009-07-23 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 7:26 PM, Peter Frederickpsf...@earthlink.net wrote: Poor lubrication will also cause the door to bounce rather than latch, too. Don't know how relevant this is to Bob's W123, but my 124s seem to be prone to misbehaving door latches, including several times the dreaded

Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Redghost wrote: Fellow I worked with a couple decades ago just got disbarred. Seems he was upstanding while a cop and going to law school, but in the intervening time he sort of went astray. Clients were major drug lords in the area. He took payment in cash. first mistake. Second was to

[MBZ] Inspiration for Wagon Rebuild

2009-07-23 Thread Michael Esh
Inspiration for the frankin-wagon http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=222176 Mike -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090723/65a61c41/attachment.html

[MBZ] Door Won't Open

2009-07-23 Thread Michael Esh
The back side passenger door on the 85 300D wagon we purchsed is locked closed, the locking knob is missing and have not been able to put it back on shaft. The car does not run. What is the best/easy way to get this unlocked? Thanks, Mike ___

Re: [MBZ] hp

2009-07-23 Thread Curt Raymond
at 300 hp.. And my '63 Sting Ray's 327 was rated at 300hp. So, no progress at Chebby at 29 years? RLE -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090723/fd09e6ad/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] hp

2009-07-23 Thread Curt Raymond
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[MBZ] Nice 123

2009-07-23 Thread LWB250
Here's a nice Euro 123 on ebay, courtesy of Bring a Trailer: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260451026050 Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: That was interesting

2009-07-23 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] hp

2009-07-23 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Door Won't Open

2009-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey
The back side passenger door on the 85 300D wagon we purchsed is locked closed, the locking knob is missing and have not been able to put it back on shaft. The car does not run. What is the best/easy way to get this unlocked? Open the door from the inside? Or was the child latch actuated?

Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Curt Raymond
cops were more likely to do it than the others. Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090723/3a3000c4/attachment.html ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Rich Thomas
I went to Lee Ho Fook's once, and I was disappointed to see they did not have beef chow mein on the menu. --R Curt Raymond wrote: A friend and I used to go to this one Chinese restaurant pretty frequently and I noticed that if we paid with plastic we'd get a big scowl. One time I commented

Re: [MBZ] hp

2009-07-23 Thread pm7088
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 123

2009-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley
LWB250 wrote: Here's a nice Euro 123 on ebay, courtesy of Bring a Trailer: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260451026050 Yeah, but you have to go to Loveland, where the cops ignore the laws, to pick it up. If they'll openly infringe the rights of a 70 year old

Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Donald Snook
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Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes-the Patriarca family is one of the main NE families. Per Donald's message-one of the main mafia lawyers in Providence is named Ciciline-the Mayor's brother. So you are right-Snook won't make it even with a Lincoln or a Caddie limo. For the record I live 25 miles south of Providence just

Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread pm7088
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Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Donald Snook
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Re: [MBZ] Door Won't Open

2009-07-23 Thread Fmiser
Michael Esh wrote: The back side passenger door on the 85 300D wagon we purchsed is locked closed, the locking knob is missing and have not been able to put it back on shaft. The car does not run. What is the best/easy way to get this unlocked? Jim Cathey wrote: Open the door

[MBZ] Going to look at a '76 450SL

2009-07-23 Thread Tim C
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Re: [MBZ] 300TD - rear suspension

2009-07-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Going to look at a '76 450SL

2009-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Tim C wrote: My wife's dream car hit Craigslist; we're going to look at a '76 450SL near Charlotte Saturday. From the pictures it is Euro-spec, I think; it has smaller bumpers than my 115 240D and the headlights are not yellowed. (Or is that just a 123 thing?) Headlamp sized fog lights are a

Re: [MBZ] OT New BMW Diesels

2009-07-23 Thread ernest breakfield
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[MBZ] BMW shop in Memphis

2009-07-23 Thread Donald Snook
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Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 123

2009-07-23 Thread Mountain Man
Dan wrote: Here's a nice Euro 123 on ebay, courtesy of Bring a Trailer: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260451026050 I didn't read thru all of it - sounded as if it drives? Or, did it say trailer it home? 260 is gas - single cam? Nice interior, nice, I like - why

[MBZ] 1989 300E

2009-07-23 Thread Rusty Cullens
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 123

2009-07-23 Thread WILTON
Heated, insulated windows? How's that? BTW, how much do my original, genuWine MB tool and first aid kits add to the values of my fine, rare 19 and 23-year-old cars? Wilton - Original Message - From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

[MBZ] OT Mercury brake question

2009-07-23 Thread Donald Snook
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Re: [MBZ] OT Mercury brake question

2009-07-23 Thread Peter Hertzing
. Anyone? Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090723/c377eed8/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] 1989 300E

2009-07-23 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
? Although Paulie Walnuts had one, I never figured that. --R -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090723/e2 04b7ec/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] 1989 300E

2009-07-23 Thread Donald Snook
? For that price, it should already be done rather than asking the buyer to do it. Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090723/ac128765/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] OT Mercury brake question

2009-07-23 Thread Donald Snook
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Re: [MBZ] OT Mercury brake question

2009-07-23 Thread R A Bennell
wondering how easy/complicated it is to replace the rear brakes (disc) on my car. I am a minor do it yourself person. Anyone? Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090723

Re: [MBZ] OT Mercury brake question

2009-07-23 Thread R A Bennell
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Re: [MBZ] 1989 300E

2009-07-23 Thread Curt Raymond
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[MBZ] OT: MacBook adapters, mice, and keyboards

2009-07-23 Thread archer
Getting ready to order adapters and other items if necessary for my refurbished MacBook 2ghz intelcore 2 duo MacBook which has a mini-dvi-output port. On Apples website: http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/mac_accessories/displays?mco=NjEyNzEzMQ I see a: Mini display port to VGA

Re: [MBZ] OT Mercury brake question

2009-07-23 Thread Peter Hertzing
really easy. Any suggestions you have from someone who been there done that? Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090723/161512e4/attachment.html

[MBZ] Franken SL?

2009-07-23 Thread Redghost
A little of this--- http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1277918963.html and some of this http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/1282184815.html Add some Jim Cathey and ? -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a

Re: [MBZ] OT: MacBook adapters, mice, and keyboards

2009-07-23 Thread Fmiser
archer wrote: ... I assume that mini display port is the same as mini DVI output port? DVI has three flavors. DVD-D (digital only), DVI-A (analog only), and DVI-I (both). The analog in a DVI connector is normal VGA [xga, sxga] and can mechanically be converted to HD15. DVI-D requires

Re: [MBZ] Franken SL?

2009-07-23 Thread WILTON
So somebody ruined BOTH engines? Wilton - Original Message - From: Redghost redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 6:00 PM Subject: [MBZ] Franken SL? A little of this---

Re: [MBZ] OT: MacBook adapters, mice, and keyboards

2009-07-23 Thread LWB250
Order what you need from OWC - Other World Computing. They are long-time Mac folks and have everything you need... MacDan --- On Thu, 7/23/09, archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com Subject: [MBZ] OT: MacBook adapters, mice, and keyboards To: Mercedes

[MBZ] Is Anyone Close to Schaumburg, IL?

2009-07-23 Thread LWB250
I ask because there is something I may need checked out up there before I make the trip myself. Of course I would cover any expenses for a local to do this for me... Drop me a note off-list, please. Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Going to look at a '76 450SL

2009-07-23 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 11:10 AM, Tim Cbb...@crone.us wrote: says it has a 'leaking water pump' also.  It sounds like it sat for a few years, so I'm assuming it just needs a carb rebuild, new fuel, and probably some new fuel line. I hope you forgot a smiley there. No carbs to be found on any

Re: [MBZ] OT: MacBook adapters, mice, and keyboards

2009-07-23 Thread Gary Hurst
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[MBZ] W123 body repair panels

2009-07-23 Thread glenn brown
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Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] 1989 300E

2009-07-23 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] Going to look at a '76 450SL

2009-07-23 Thread Tim C .
I hope you forgot a smiley there. No carbs to be found on any SLs to my knowledge, not even on Euro cars with the M110 six. Nope, classic case of what I was reading not overriding my assumptions. Thanks for catching it, I would have had a really confused look on my face for sure. Will

Re: [MBZ] W123 body repair panels

2009-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Glenn, If you find some , let me know. My body shop has done a lot of 123's over the years. Owner said he was doing them 20 years ago. He said Bob's Benzes used to be a good source but not now. I am standing in line for two rear quarter panels. Rusty quoted a

Re: [MBZ] W123 body repair panels

2009-07-23 Thread Mountain Man
glenn wrote: Does anyone on the list know of a source for W123 body repair panels? Talk to Rusty at buymbparts.com - I believe he has sources for panels. Ask onlist for what you need - someone near you here probably can source you the panels you want - that is what the internet is all about. mao

[MBZ] OT: A Great Aviation Story

2009-07-23 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
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Re: [MBZ] W123 body repair panels

2009-07-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
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Re: [MBZ] 1989 300E

2009-07-23 Thread Mountain Man
Kaleb wrote: geez snook, this coming from the guy who just bought a mercury. If its as he says, its worth that much. Be nice. Answer the questions regarding the top end. Does the top end seals need replacement at 190k? If not, the price may seem high. To Rusty and the seller, however - give

Re: [MBZ] Going to look at a '76 450SL

2009-07-23 Thread OK Don
as easily as carbs are, but when it does happen, it's a much bigger pain to fix... -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090723/e9982d9e

Re: [MBZ] Franken SL?

2009-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey
A little of this--- http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1277918963.html and some of this http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/1282184815.html Add some Jim Cathey and No way! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] OT Mercury brake question

2009-07-23 Thread Mountain Man
Donald wrote: I am wondering how easy/complicated it is to replace the rear brakes Rear? I am surprised. Fronts take all the braking effort usually. For a '97 rears should be good for another several years. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Nice 123

2009-07-23 Thread Mountain Man
WILTON wrote: BTW, how much do my original, genuWine MB tool and first aid kits add to the values of my fine, rare 19 and 23-year-old cars? The story I heard tonight was about the cash for klunkers that germany has. It has ruined used car sales. Scrap metal prices have dropped. Kleb-type

Re: [MBZ] 1989 300E

2009-07-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 123

2009-07-23 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] OT: MacBook adapters, mice, and keyboards

2009-07-23 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 3:15 PM, Fmiserfmi...@gmail.com wrote: The biggest reason for DVI is there can be communication between the monitor and the computer so Vista can take full advantage of the DRM crud it's crippled with. Really? I thought that was only an issue with HDMI. I think DVI

Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Greg Fiorentino
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Re: [MBZ] Going to look at a '76 450SL

2009-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey
'76? Sounds like it should be hydraulic valves, catalytic converter in engine bay, jetronic, old climate control? Yep, but manual HVAC not climate control. Two cats, one per side. What you don't want is a rusted fuel distributor. Spendy. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Door Won't Open

2009-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey
I don't think the W123 has a child latch feature. If so, I've not found it yet... I think the 115 has them. Little sliding buttons on the latch body itself. Wasn't sure about the 123. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] hp

2009-07-23 Thread Peter Frederick
300 hp in a plastic shell is more than enough! The later 'Vettes are slugs in comparison, they got rather heavy as they became MUCH more crash-resistant. Lots more luxurious, too, not like the basic performance machines they were in the early 60's. Bastard of a rear end though Peter

Re: [MBZ] W123 body repair panels

2009-07-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
OK thanks-will ask Rusty. The last time I asked him all he had was full rear fenders for ca. $600.00 Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] Franken SL?

2009-07-23 Thread kevin kraly
I agree. A 180D engine could barely move the car it was designed for, and I would think that the SLC is heavier. An OM602 or OM603, now that would be a different story. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] OT: A Great Aviation Story

2009-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley
I've heard that if you harass a hawk with a model glider long enough you get much the same result. Three quick hard wingbeats and the hawk has good altitude over the plane, one good stoop and hit the plane dead center = broken wing joiner and the two halves of wing flutter harmlessly to the

[MBZ] 1983 300SD Becker radio plug and play?

2009-07-23 Thread kevin kraly
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Re: [MBZ] W123 body repair panels

2009-07-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Rich Thomas
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[MBZ] I fixed the silver 300E Kleb stuck me with

2009-07-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Rich Thomas
Did you get cold tea too? --R Greg Fiorentino wrote: Being half Sicilian maybe I should just keep my mouth shut...but years back I worked at the edge of New York's Chinatown. Almost daily my coworkers and I had lunch at one of Chinatown's excellent Chinese, Thai, or Vietnamese places.

Re: [MBZ] OT Mercury brake question

2009-07-23 Thread Peter Hertzing
actually that's pretty true. I just replaced them for the first time on my 95 town car 135 inch limo at 120k On 7/23/09, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Donald wrote: I am wondering how easy/complicated it is to replace the rear brakes Rear? I am surprised. Fronts take all the

Re: [MBZ] Snook Stylin

2009-07-23 Thread Rich Thomas
Whitey's (brother of the Speakah of the House, and UMass pres) outfit was the Winter Hill gang, a place in Somerville where they grew up or something. He took off years ago, still on the lam with occasional unconfirmed sightings. The Italians are big too, the Irish and Italians have things

Re: [MBZ] W123 body repair panels

2009-07-23 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Door Won't Close

2009-07-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 123

2009-07-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:39:47 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: LWB250 wrote: Here's a nice Euro 123 on ebay, courtesy of Bring a Trailer: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260451026050 Yeah, but you have to go to Loveland, where the cops ignore the

Re: [MBZ] I fixed the silver 300E Kleb stuck me with

2009-07-23 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] I fixed the silver 300E Kleb stuck me with

2009-07-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] freaks

2009-07-23 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] 300+-

2009-07-23 Thread RELNGSON
.That would be net HP vs. Gross HP as they changed the standards sometime after 1963 I know that and decided not to add it to the post because I knew it would wake someone up. And here you are. RLE ** Dell Deals: Treat yourself to a sweet deal on popular

Re: [MBZ] Corvette

2009-07-23 Thread RELNGSON
..Actually, 300 hp from 327 ci isn't all that good anyway... ...Yabbut - it was a memorable ride - i.e. no airbags, no ars, atb, att, etc. I was given a ride in a classic vette onetime - engine on rails, that was all that beast was.  No real creature comforts - built to move fast... I

Re: [MBZ] 2.8=171

2009-07-23 Thread RELNGSON
...my 72 280 SE gets 232 hp from 276 ci,.. You might want to recalculate the displacement conversion. And my 3.0 V6 (about 180ci) produces 228hp. RLE ** An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!