Re: [MBZ] Craig/Shirley's New Ride

2015-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yeah, that’s a real shame. I just don’t understand the rationale behind the “slammed” suspension. At least not on a station wagon… Dan On Mar 16, 2015, at 2:52 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: A pity, but maybe it can be saved, anyway. The good wheels from the wrecked one could

Re: [MBZ] The W115 Strikes Back

2015-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Props for saving an MB from the crusher! It does sound like a great Lemons car... Dan On Mar 16, 2015, at 6:09 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: May I not be forced to live in a cardboard box, but I am now half owner of a 1975 300D. SWMBA is out of state, so will not

[MBZ] 123 Wuz: New Car for Shirley?

2015-03-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
The w210 felt smaller than the w124 to me. And much smaller than a w123. Also had the lower quality feel of MB tex and worn carpet, which a benz of this era should not have. clay Saw a nice 123 going into mercado de wal tonight. Sighted a 201 last night. both good cars as are the 124

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wuz: New Car for Shirley?

2015-03-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I would not consider a 201 a good car Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 7:25 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The w210 felt smaller than the w124 to me. And much smaller than a w123. Also had the lower quality feel of MB tex and worn carpet, which a benz

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I like the bundts and the 8-spoke wheels, at least to look at. Cleaning and repainting a set of bundts wasn't fun, but not all that bad either. Steel wheels with matching hub caps are OK, but not as nice as bundts. I thought I had really moved up in the world when I replaced the 220D (4 on the

Re: [MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS- HOG KILLING

2015-03-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Excellent! Tis naught but horseradish and ketchup, no? When I was knee high to a grasshopper, Dad made cocktail sauce once when faced with a similar dilemma. We children were very skeptical. Mom was not home that night, so we couldn't ask her if this was true, but we tried it anyway and

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Remember that drone footage I posted a link to a few months back? That's a guy that works in our building, who is now in trouble with the FAA for flying his drone for commercial purposes.

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My first classic Mercedes Benz with alloy wheels was a very early (9/69) W111 280SE 3.5 coupe The alloys were listed on the build sheet (data card) so they were original to the car. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 9:10 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Andrew, well my love of Benzes

Re: [MBZ] interesting concept

2015-03-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: http://photographyisnotacrime.com/blog/2015/03/u-s-congressman-introduces-legislation-to-make-policing-for-profit-a-crime/ I like the term po licing for Profit It maybe should be po licing for profit and ego The problem as with discrimination laws...how can

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wuz: New Car for Shirley?

2015-03-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I keep seeing fixer-upper 126s all over the place for pretty cheap money. If I had more time on my hands and a decent place to work on one I would seriously consider going that route. Dan Dissel or Benzin? a Dissel would be worth messing with. My rusty heap has proven to be a reliable

Re: [MBZ] interesting concept

2015-03-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I like that line of thought. Lets get started... It is my considered opinion that such acts by persons who hold offices of trust and take an oath to uphold the Constitution, are in direct violation of the Rights preserved by Constitution, thus, violation of those Rights in such a willful and

[MBZ] OT: Installing New Bearings

2015-03-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
I have some new bearings for our utility trailer which I am going to install. Should I wash the preservative lube off them before lubing them with the appropriate grease? (I've chosen Amsoil GPTR2 because of its superlative ratings.) I know enough to not spin them with air ... Craig

Re: [MBZ] New Car for Shirley?

2015-03-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I'm going to have to look up the measurements now I am curious. No doubt the 210 is not as high quality as a 124 but they do have a lot more modern features and are overall good. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 6:46 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: The w210 felt smaller than

Re: [MBZ] OT: Installing New Bearings

2015-03-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No just grease them up and put them in Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 7:03 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have some new bearings for our utility trailer which I am going to install. Should I wash the preservative lube off them before lubing them with the

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wuz: New Car for Shirley?

2015-03-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I would not consider a 201 a good car Sent from my iPhone most were not taken care of. But the 201 Diesel was a good car if they were taken care of. not as durable as the 124 or 126. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So I checked the level when I got home - normal. Maybe the new cap did the trick. There were no leaks at either the aux. watr pump or any of the radiator hose lines. Fingers crossed but I will check daily to monitor. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 3:36 PM, astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Patty is

[MBZ] Power steering

2015-03-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
The w115 300d has a host of issues. One I would like to resolve for next to no cash would be the leak in the power steering system. I can live without the assist, and like the feel of man handling the car. I liked that aspect in Gump. Losing the added weight would be a bonus. Question is,

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wuz: New Car for Shirley?

2015-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I keep seeing fixer-upper 126s all over the place for pretty cheap money. If I had more time on my hands and a decent place to work on one I would seriously consider going that route. Dan On Mar 16, 2015, at 8:25 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The w210 felt

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wow, I never knew there was such hatred of alloy wheels. I remember when they first came out - they were the proverbial cat's pajamas. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 4:44 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Steel wheels and painted hubcaps are much nicer than bundts. Bundts

Re: [MBZ] OT: Installing New Bearings

2015-03-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I always do, but don't have a good reason other than not knowing the properties of that preservative stuff. On Mar 16, 2015, at 7:03 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Should I wash the preservative lube off them before lubing them with the appropriate grease? (I've chosen

Re: [MBZ] The W115 Strikes Back

2015-03-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Too bad you are not close. I could use the motor Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 5:09 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: May I not be forced to live in a cardboard box, but I am now half owner of a 1975 300D. SWMBA is out of state, so will not find out of this new

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes Andrew, well my love of Benzes started with 60's wheels. Also my two 240D's had matching painted caps. Disclosure- my 82 300CD has repainted bundts they don't look THAT bad. I also kind of like the stock alloy wheels on my '90 300D. On Mar 16, 2015 9:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS- HOG KILLING

2015-03-16 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Nother ATTABOY for innovation. 'Little incident at dinner/supper this evening proved that my innovative spirit is still well: As I approached the table, SWMBO said, How about some shrimp tonight.? As I replied, That's great! she stepped to the 'fridge, opened the door and exclaimed, Uh-oh,

Re: [MBZ] Power steering

2015-03-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
probably cheaper to fix the leak. You will need a manual steering gearbox. that is all. The w115 300d has a host of issues. One I would like to resolve for next to no cash would be the leak in the power steering system. I can live without the assist, and like the feel of man handling the

[MBZ] interesting concept

2015-03-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
http://photographyisnotacrime.com/blog/2015/03/u-s-congressman-introduces-legislation-to-make-policing-for-profit-a-crime/ I like the term po licing for Profit It maybe should be po licing for profit and ego The problem as with discrimination laws...how can the true intent be determined or

Re: [MBZ] Power steering

2015-03-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It will be very hard to steer since the box is setup for power steering Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 8:32 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The w115 300d has a host of issues. One I would like to resolve for next to no cash would be the leak in the power

Re: [MBZ] interesting concept

2015-03-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
It is my considered opinion that such acts by persons who hold offices of trust and take an oath to uphold the Constitution, are in direct violation of the Rights preserved by Constitution, thus, violation of those Rights in such a willful and long standing manner constitutes an enforceable act of

Re: [MBZ] interesting concept

2015-03-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: http://photographyisnotacrime.com/blog/2015/03/u-s-congressman-introduces-legislation-to-make-policing-for-profit-a-crime/ I like the term po licing for Profit It maybe should be po licing for profit and ego The problem as with discrimination laws...how

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Absolutely. I love the color-keyed wheel covers. Bundts are an abomination. Dan On Mar 16, 2015, at 4:03 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I love painted caps despise bundts. No accounting for taste. Looks like good deal. CD's on hemmings 10-15k. On Mar 16,

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-16 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
The hupcaps/wheel covers look normal; it's the whitewall tires that look strange on a Mercedes. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Sent: Monday,

Re: [MBZ] Craig/Shirley's New Ride

2015-03-16 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep; 'noticed that, too. Why do so many damned fools hafta screw up a good thing with their improvements? Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 4:13 PM Subject: Re:

[MBZ] New tires link?

2015-03-16 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
Can someone send me the name of the tire company that whas reccomended by a list member a couple of months ago? It was for inexpensive tires ordered online. Thanks, Mike Michael E. Esh michael...@mac.com http://www.yugster.com/invite/138123 (C) 231.286.2344

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
And the FAA was alerted to his drone flying how Seems that someone had to make a call to the FAA to even wake them up to the use of the drone. Despite our feeling like government is watching our every move these days, there are many more of us than them so unless he ran naked to the FAA with

Re: [MBZ] Okie Acres Car Hauler

2015-03-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Hmm, same engine as one of our snowmobile trail groomers... Supposedly around 200hp but like 450#ft of torque. -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 8:26 AM Subject: [MBZ] Okie Acres Car Hauler

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I can only assume that someone ratted the guy out. I'll say that from my distant observations (I don't work directly with him, but I know people who do) that the guy has a reputation for being a dick. This, no doubt, was probably the motivation for someone ratting on him. That being said,

Re: [MBZ] Okie Acres Car Hauler

2015-03-16 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
And wasn't Curt looking for the engine out of one of those for some alpine mobile. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 8:26 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Jump on this, Kaleb: http://bringatrailer.com/2015/03/15/cool-hauler-1976-mercedes-1116-rollback/

Re: [MBZ] New tires link?

2015-03-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I buy most of my tires from discounttiredirect.com Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 8:58 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Can someone send me the name of the tire company that whas reccomended by a list member a couple of months ago? It was for inexpensive

Re: [MBZ] Okie Acres Car Hauler

2015-03-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I just need a manifold but I'm not sure which one yet. The grooming season is over so we'll know in a month or two... -Curt From: dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sounds like the FAA is looking to make an example of somebody in a new area but it sounds like an equally dumb way of doing it.I predict its going to go to trial and the guy is going to have no shortage of free lawyers who will make the FAA look like bumbling idiots. -Curt From: Dan

[MBZ] Okie Acres Car Hauler

2015-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Jump on this, Kaleb: http://bringatrailer.com/2015/03/15/cool-hauler-1976-mercedes-1116-rollback/ Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Remember that drone footage I posted a link to a few months back? That's a guy that works in our building, who is now in trouble with the FAA for flying his drone for commercial purposes. http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/28417965/faa-to-tampa-man-dont-put-drone-video-on-youtube As I

Re: [MBZ] Okie Acres Car Hauler

2015-03-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:26:30 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Jump on this, Kaleb: http://bringatrailer.com/2015/03/15/cool-hauler-1976-mercedes-1116-rollback/ Or if he wants to have a pickup to haul a trailer and also have someplace to stay while stopped, he

Re: [MBZ] SEL 'stank'

2015-03-16 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
What is an EHA valve, and what is it supposed to do? It's expensive. :-) $270 for mine. But it fixed the gas leak, and between it and adjusting the air plate the car is running better. Except when it isn't. Yesterday it wouldn't start to take us back home from the restaurant. Somebody

Re: [MBZ] Okie Acres Car Hauler

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I was thinking more like $5K On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 11:25 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: That's actually not a bad price Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 7:26 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Jump on this, Kaleb:

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So you have no problem with a civilian (non-gov't.) overflight or 24/7 aerial surveillance of your property? Or buzzing around outside your b/r window? And since you believe in Property Rights Uber Alles if you knock this thing out of the sky you will have to pay for it. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
War games - from video to reality! On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:47 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Especially if the drone is fitted with a firearm or a flame thrower... Read an article about someone putting a flame thrower (hairspray can with an igniter) on a drone,

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Instead of Robot Wars Drone Wars! I'll watch. Dan On Mar 16, 2015, at 12:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: War games - from video to reality! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Oil is normal level. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:10 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Probably a good time to check the oil... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday,

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Adversity shows a friend's true colors. Dimitri is a saint! On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:15 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Your car needs a new engine. I'll take it off your hands for free;) Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 11:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Not property rights fool, PERSONAL rights and responsibilities. You fly your drone over my house and I have the right to knock it down... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com Cc: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:13:18 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Oil is normal level. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:10 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Probably a good time to check the oil... Having it checked for the presence of

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am thinking there is a hairline crack in the filler tank neck but not clear if that would allow so much coolant to escape On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:31 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:13:18 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Again, I invite you to read and understand the 10th Amendment of Bill of Rights. A Right can not be taken, it can only be surrendered. You may have surrendered yours.. I have not. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 9:33 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Under what law?

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Especially if the drone is fitted with a firearm or a flame thrower... Read an article about someone putting a flame thrower (hairspray can with an igniter) on a drone, THAT would be fun. Use it to bring down those drones trying to spy on me. .. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
Your head is cracked. Send it to me and I'll fix it after Curt's! Hahahaha I'm such a good friend! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 12:34 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I am thinking there is a hairline crack in the filler tank neck but not

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Steve Segall and Bruce Willis. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:58 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I want Wilton and Jon on my team. Andrew, pick two for your team. .. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 16, 2015 12:55:32 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] New tires link?

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
For that money you can get EIGHT GOFORMS. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 11:57 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Cooper CS3 Touring 195 /60 R15 88T SL BSW Discount Tire Direct - 280.00 delivered. with $40.00 rebate $240.00 Tires - Easy - 294.02 delivered no rebate Michael

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Probably a good time to check the oil... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 11:26 AM Subject: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD As you all know, my 1983

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Yes. Government does not ask permission before flying drones to spy on you, it is only equally fair we citizens would do the same. Who would you rather be stalked by, an ex girlfriend or a government agency with unlimited power and an armed drone? A quick read of the 10th Amendment of the Bill

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So are you guys saying there should be no controls on private citizens flying drones anywhere, anytime they please - including spying on you or anyone else? On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 11:17 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: Remember that drone footage

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
Your car needs a new engine. I'll take it off your hands for free;) Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 11:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: As you all know, my 1983 300TD had a heating issue couipled with low coolant levels. When I replenished the

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Under what law? On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Not property rights fool, PERSONAL rights and responsibilities. You fly your drone over my house and I have the right to knock it down... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My right to own and operate a drone vs. your right to privacy? On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:37 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Again, I invite you to read and understand the 10th Amendment of Bill of Rights. A Right can not be taken, it can only be surrendered. You may have surrendered

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I want Wilton and Jon on my team. Andrew, pick two for your team. .. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 16, 2015 12:55:32 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Instead of Robot Wars Drone Wars! I'll watch. Dan On Mar 16, 2015, at 12:50 PM,

[MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
As you all know, my 1983 300TD had a heating issue couipled with low coolant levels. When I replenished the coolant the heating system resumed mnormal operations. This weekend, I checked the aux. filler tank and it was shockingly low again. There is no puddle under the car, so the loss of

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
It is time we ban all isms from our society! --R (sent from my miniPad) On Mar 16, 2015, at 10:51 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I think you actually mean initialism rather than acronym but then I looked up the definition

Re: [MBZ] New Car for Shirley?

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What is the expected fuel economy for this car? On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 5:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The spring perch deal is not the end of the world like some make it out to be. If you catch it early just have some welds put in. If it does break just

Re: [MBZ] New tires link?

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
www.tires-easy.com for those AMAZING Goform tires that GRIP the road and give you a SMOOTH relaxing riade through ALL TYPES of weather. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I buy most of my tires from discounttiredirect.com Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] New tires link?

2015-03-16 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
Thanks Andrew, thats the one I was looking for. Kaleb, I did find some Cooper CS3 Touring 195 /60 R15 88T SL BSW for $60.00 including shipping! With 40.00 mail in rebate. They might be the ones I order for my son's 2002 Honda Civic. Michael E. Esh me...@horizonenv.com michael...@mac.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I think you actually mean initialism rather than acronym but then I looked up the definition http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/acronymI find it interesting that definition 2 is initialism... -CurtMinored in english... From: Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This might be a potential car for poos or Craig

2015-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Where is this? CTO = ?? On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 11:14 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Sun, 15 Mar 2015 21:15:12 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It's a 210, I would think the lights are stock but can't really tell for sure from the

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Dan Penoff wrote: Remember that drone footage I posted a link to a few months back? That's a guy that works in our building, who is now in trouble with the FAA for flying his drone for commercial purposes.

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
HA great minds DO think alike ;)) On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 7:43 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dan wrote: pissing off the government is never a good idea in my book. They tend to make your life miserable for a long, long time, regardless of the outcome. We

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Dan wrote: pissing off the government is never a good idea in my book.  They tend to make your life miserable for a long, long time, regardless of the outcome. We are from (insert three letter acronym here) and we're not happy, until you're not happy.  Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Ah The rest of the story ... That makes sense. We are from the FAA and we are not happy until you are not happy On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 7:37 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I can only assume that someone ratted the guy out. I'll say that from my distant

Re: [MBZ] Okie Acres Car Hauler

2015-03-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That's actually not a bad price Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 7:26 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Jump on this, Kaleb: http://bringatrailer.com/2015/03/15/cool-hauler-1976-mercedes-1116-rollback/ Dan ___

Re: [MBZ] New tires link?

2015-03-16 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
Cooper CS3 Touring 195 /60 R15 88T SL BSW Discount Tire Direct - 280.00 delivered. with $40.00 rebate $240.00 Tires - Easy - 294.02 delivered no rebate Michael E. Esh me...@horizonenv.com michael...@mac.com http://www.yugster.com/invite/138123 (C) 231.286.2344 On Mar 16, 2015, at 11:37

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Take it out and get it up to normal operating temp, Mine is steady at 90C. Check out everything after it’s hot and pressurized. When my aux pump failed (cheap Chinese crap), it wasn’t readily apparent. It was spewing into the alternator which was somehow vaporizing it. On Mar 16, 2015,

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Leaks that I have found on this system: Porous heater or radiator hoses that only weep under pressure. Failed radiator cap. Cracked plastic coolant tank, either around the filler neck or down the seam. Bad water pump only leaking when hot and under pressure -- this one can be hard to

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I just want drones under air traffic control, and kept out of my way. A prop strike is an expensive inspection, even if there's no repair required. Much more expensive is a repair or replacement is required. A new prop for my C182 is now $7500 plus taxes . . . -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
You of course have the right to operated the drone but if it begins to infringe on my rights I have an equal right to react. Since I'm a nice person I'd start by asking you to stop, if you failed to stop you'd stop having a drone. Same thing as when you tailgate me. You have the right to

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Steve Segall and Bruce Willis. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:58 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I want Wilton and Jon on my team. Andrew, pick two for your team. .. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 2 real military pilots vs 2 would be actors...

Re: [MBZ] SEL 'stank'

2015-03-16 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
For KE-Jet that suddenly won't start hot, check the coolant temp sensor (two wire one) and verify that the solder is not cracked in the plug. This disabled the TE intemittently for some time until I figured it out. Acts like it's flooded, as it is since with the infinite resistance due

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 16 Mar 2015 20:15:07 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Leaks that I have found on this system: And, for those that have it, a leaky windshield washer thermostat system. I'll bet that's a joy to track down! Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
So are you guys saying there should be no controls on private citizens flying drones anywhere, anytime they please - including spying on you or anyone else? Yup. And if they trespass in my airspace, I also have the right to knock 'em down with my shotgun. Seems only fair. If they are

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
So, how high does your airspace extend? When I'm flying over your house on my way somewhere else, when am I entering your airspace? I don't have armor under my seat . . . The FAA says I have to stay 500 feet above persons and property, and I do that. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 11:18 PM, Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS- HOG KILLING

2015-03-16 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
When I read this, I could not help but wonder how a group of men managed to put a whole hog into a vat of boiling water and then fish it back out without getting splashed and burned. I was afraid to ask however, as I assume one of you jokers will answer with one word - carefully Well, Duh!

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Leaks that I have found on this system: And, for those that have it, a leaky windshield washer thermostat system. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS- HOG KILLING

2015-03-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Answer: In the old days, before OSHA and EPA, men did things knowing that if they violated the laws of nature or physics, they would be injured or die. Consequently, they took responsibility for their own actions and the actions of others and helped each other. Amazingly, it worked well. the

[MBZ] The W115 Strikes Back

2015-03-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
May I not be forced to live in a cardboard box, but I am now half owner of a 1975 300D. SWMBA is out of state, so will not find out of this new toy for a few months I think this is another of the K'leb tauntings that I ended up getting. Like Gump, somebody on list made mention that I should

Re: [MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS- HOG KILLING

2015-03-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
When I read this, I could not help but wonder how a group of men managed to put a whole hog into a vat of boiling water and then fish it back out without getting splashed and burned. I was afraid to ask however, as I assume one of you jokers will answer with one word - carefully RB On

Re: [MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS- HOG KILLING

2015-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Today's hog butchering trivia: Kohler started out making hog scalding troughs as well as other cast iron farm implements. Word got back to the factory that people were also using them to bathe in as well. So they took a couple off the production line and enameled them - later to become the

Re: [MBZ] New Car for Shirley?

2015-03-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
The w210 felt smaller than the w124 to me. And much smaller than a w123. Also had the lower quality feel of MB tex and worn carpet, which a benz of this era should not have. clay On Mar 15, 2015, at 2:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: That's the 210. To me they seem just

Re: [MBZ] The W115 Strikes Back

2015-03-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Bravo! Sounds like a fine father and son project. -Curt From: clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 6:09 PM Subject: [MBZ] The W115 Strikes Back May I not be forced to live in a cardboard box, but I am

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Steel wheels and painted hubcaps are much nicer than bundts. Bundts are a pain to keep clean, and a bigger pain to paint. the pancake wheels are a pain, but better than bundts. I love painted caps despise bundts. No accounting for taste. Looks like good deal. CD's on hemmings 10-15k. On Mar

Re: [MBZ] Craig/Shirley's New Ride

2015-03-16 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
A pity, but maybe it can be saved, anyway. The good wheels from the wrecked one could help. Even has its own built-in picnic table. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015

[MBZ] Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I can see the price he’s asking - it’s a really nice example and appears to be in excellent shape: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2297929-fs-1985-300cd-turbodiesel-115k-miles.html#post11511537

[MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS- HOG KILLING

2015-03-16 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, another one already: HOG KILLING By Wilton Strickland On a very cold day in late autumn, Mama and Daddy would kill hogs and prepare the meat for storage. On the day before, Daddy would ready a scalding vat, a metal tank with sides low enough for several men to lift a heavy hog over

[MBZ] Craig/Shirley's New Ride

2015-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Low and slow…. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2298209-1995-e320-estate-w124.html#post11513937 http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2298209-1995-e320-estate-w124.html#post11513937 Dan ___

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-16 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
I don't like anthracite grey and besides - what's with the hub caps? -- Sent from myMail app for Android Monday, 16 March 2015, 02:42PM -0400 from Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: I can see the price he’s asking - it’s a really nice example and appears to be in excellent shape:

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