Re: [MBZ] OT Beware Armadillos that shoot back

2015-08-02 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Meade wrote: > > DALLAS (Reuters) - An East Texas man was wounded after he > fired a gun at an armadillo in his yard and the bullet > ricocheted back to hit him in his face, the county sheriff > said on Friday. > He went outside and took his .38 revolver and shot three > times at the armadillo,

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to the Driveway

2015-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Given the choice I wanted 96 or later, but this was a really good deal and a super nice car, so I compromised. The likelihood of finding something as nice with a well documented past in a reasonable period of time was pretty slim based on my earlier searches this year, so I went for it. There a

Re: [MBZ] Flakey W123 Headlight Switch

2015-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Curt, I think they are, EPC listed several 201 models that use the same switch. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 1, 2015 7:46:40 AM EDT, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >Are 201 switches the same? I think I have one of those. I'll make you a >good deal... > > >Curt > _

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to the Driveway

2015-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
This is replacing the crunched coupe? Sounds like a nice car, congrats on the find. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to the Driveway

2015-08-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 12:05 AM Subject: [MBZ] New Addition to the Driveway Just got back from Mobile, AL with a 1994 S420 that belonged to Fred Stolle, the famous Aus

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to the Driveway

2015-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yes. The crunched coupe is getting parted out and the remains made into new cars and beverage cans. Dan > On Aug 2, 2015, at 9:00 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is replacing the crunched coupe? > > Sounds like a nice car, congrats on the find. > -- > Max Dillon > Charlest

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to the Driveway

2015-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Parted out locally, or BenzWorld? What drove the decision to part it out? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 2, 2015 9:31:10 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Yes. The crunched coupe is getting parted out and the remains made >into new cars and beverage cans. > >

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to the Driveway

2015-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Wherever I can part it. I had considered trying to sell it on CL “as-is”, but between the need for work and the salvage title, I doubt that I’ll get any takers. I would expect to have to price it around $1000 or less or he bottom feeders wouldn’t be interested. LKQ, the only recycler here in

Re: [MBZ] OT Beware Armadillos that shoot back

2015-08-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Muzzle velocity at point of entry is greater from a .22 than from a .38. .38 projectile presents a wider surface area with less forward speed, although a greater projectile weight, it's ability to penetrate is less. Armadillo have survived almost as long as sharks in the great scheme of things..

Re: [MBZ] OT gold (and everything else) is crashing

2015-08-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Anyone else notice that gold has been dropping like a rock for the past couple of weeks? Maybe Trump and Soros are selling off their holdings in preparation for the coming war-of-words? China or Russia getting ready to buy Greece? - Max Charleston SC Or coming financial meltdown.

Re: [MBZ] OT gold (and everything else) is crashing

2015-08-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Relax, leaderships trickle up poverty plan is working. Soon, America will be on a level playing field with all the Third World Countries and it's citizens will be content to sell themselves as slaves in sweat shop labor. The Ruling Class will survive with plenty of slave labor to support them. Do

[MBZ] sprinter glow plugs

2015-08-02 Thread Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes
The sprinter folks have a problem with glow plugs getting stuck in the heads … maybe aluminum heads? So i think the rule is if you can get a glow plug OUT replace it. I read a sprinter list and there seems to be no end of complicated problems with those vehicles. thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins _

Re: [MBZ] OT gold (and everything else) is crashing

2015-08-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
We are in the 6th Summer of Recovery now, and Crazy Uncle Joe is preparing to challenge She Whose Turn It Is, so I'm sure Summers of Recovery shall continue unabated for years to come. --R On 8/2/15 12:15 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Relax, leaderships trickle up poverty plan is working.

Re: [MBZ] OT gold (and everything else) is crashing

2015-08-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Shotgun Joe, Socialist Bernie, and What Difference Does it Make Hillary against a 17 member team of Rhino Devil Worshipers. Reported on daily by crack smoking talking media heads who are truth virgins. Is this an election or a reality show? Well... perhaps all that campaign money being spent will

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to the Driveway

2015-08-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
If it still has the original radios, speakers and amp I would be interested in those maybe. What color is the interior? I would probably take the sun visors also. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2015, at 9:12 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wherever I can part it. > > I had conside

Re: [MBZ] OT gold (and everything else) is crashing

2015-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think the Republican field of contenders is so large because the dems have no viable candidate. Hillary! getting the nomination is their dream. I think there are forces among the dems who understand how inevitable it is that an R will be the next president, so they are glad to sacrifice Hill

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to the Driveway

2015-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Wasn't there a Potomac German Auto yard in Florida that became an LKQ yard? Anyone remember the location? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or ch

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to the Driveway

2015-08-02 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Max writes: > > Wasn't there a Potomac German Auto yard in Florida that became an LKQ yard? > Anyone remember the location? Maryland (Potomac River...) http://www.pgauto.com/ Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To s

[MBZ] talking about lead

2015-08-02 Thread Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes
Folks I've been working on selling a couple of TONS of Linotype type lead (lead, antimony & tin alloy) which seems to be desirable for bullet casting. I've been getting $2/lb plus usps flat rate shipping charges and i am probably selling 100 lbs a month. i'm surprised that is sells so high. Y

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to the Driveway

2015-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Google knows all... P.G.A. South 1301 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32805 -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 2, 2015 3:30:33 PM EDT, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: >Max writes: >> >> Wasn't there a Potomac German Auto yard in Florida that became an LKQ >yard? Any

Re: [MBZ] That sinking (brake) feeling

2015-08-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Which car? On Sat, Aug 1, 2015 at 6:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I will see if I have one, although he does not have to pay me. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 1, 2015, at 1:16 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] That sinking (brake) feeling

2015-08-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Which car? Crosley Sport Utility! Pay attention! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] sprinter glow plugs

2015-08-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Pretty much the same problem as the OM606 and newer car engines. long weak glow plugs that break off in the head. If you get one out, better coat it with never seez. Neverseez is good for all GP threads, even the serial plugs, but especially all aluminum/steel connections. The sprinter

Re: [MBZ] OT gold (and everything else) is crashing

2015-08-02 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Grant wrote: > ...truth virgins. Truth? - is that a new vocabulary word? I don't know that concept. Please define and then perhaps elucidate us about this new vocabulary of truth. Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] OT gold (and everything else) is crashing

2015-08-02 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Max wrote: > I think there are forces among the dems who understand how inevitable it is > that an R will be the next president, so they are glad to sacrifice Hillary! > and be rid of her, and focus on the 2020 election. > Nope!! Bill is her husband. Watch. mao

Re: [MBZ] OT gold (and everything else) is crashing

2015-08-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Max wrote: I think there are forces among the dems who understand how inevitable it is that an R will be the next president, so they are glad to sacrifice Hillary! and be rid of her, and focus on the 2020 election. Nope!! Bill is her husband. Watch. mao Unless billary and pillory are bo

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to the Driveway

2015-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Jacksonville, maybe. They took over the remains of Atlanta Stuttgart, I believe. I know hey have a location in GA. Dan > On Aug 2, 2015, at 2:57 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wasn't there a Potomac German Auto yard in Florida that became an LKQ yard? > Anyone remember the loca

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to the Driveway

2015-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It does. The interior is black. You’re talking about a lot of speakers, as this has a factory Bose system. All of the Becker 1492s I have are rebuilts and have the aux input option, too. Drop me a PM with an offer. Dan > On Aug 2, 2015, at 2:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] talking about lead

2015-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’ll bet you’re very popular with your postal carrier. When I worked in Indiana with the crazy end of days guy he was ordering ammo as quick as they could make it. I remember our postal carrier coming to the office door and just shouting, “Bring a hand truck!” as all of this ammo came Priority

Re: [MBZ] OT gold (and everything else) is crashing

2015-08-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Truth Virgin: Application; Typically political figures. One whose lips have never touched truth. A practiced and skilled manipulator who refuses to present the whole truth about his actions or intent. One who routinely applies the 4 D Rule. [Deceive, Deny, Delay, Deflect] without regard for poss

Re: [MBZ] OT gold (and everything else) is crashing

2015-08-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Please, in the interest of keeping me off some obscure terrorist list, include that I advocate the use of due process and Jury trial... with a conviction of Treason... Before than hanging... well.. at lease a short trial... On Sun, Aug 2, 2015 at 3:36 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okieb