Thanks for thinking of me, but I'm not interested. I don't buy the story.
It looks like it was parked for 20 years in direct sunlight, not in a shed.
Any car that needs that much body/paint and interior work isn't worth it.
It certainly needs $2000+ of parts just to make it mechanically right
Again, another example of why you should buy the best possible example you can
afford.
There is no such thing as a cheap Mercedes.
Dan BTDT and no money left to buy the T shirt
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On Aug 28, 2015, at 7:01 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
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Kleb should buy it and put a new engine in it
--R
On 8/27/15 11:24 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
New list:
Air blows cold.
Ran fine when parked.
Breaks work.
Hardly any rust.
Some oil loss, don't know what it would take to make run.
Translation:
[I was driving 98mph on the freeway and saw
Search out the audio of him calling his tailor to get some new trousers
made.
--R
On 8/27/15 6:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
While it’s a huge amount of reading, I highly recommend Robert Caro’s biography
(4-5 books) on Lyndon Johnson. If you only read one of them, read the latest
in Greenville SC. Going up there for a fundraiser dinner this evening
in which she is on a cooking team.
https://vimeo.com/137556234
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Looks like Max's White Whale
--R
On 8/27/15 10:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
1999 Mercedes E320
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/5159708989.html
via cPro Craigslist App
iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice
Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android
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My diesels have the very rare and desirable Zundfogel engines
--R
On 8/27/15 8:54 PM, Tom Savage via Mercedes wrote:
Now I wonder if it could have
been one of the rarest of W123s, built by First Auto Works.
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Actually, that was him trolling for (more) freebies. They had given him some
trousers as a gift, and he wanted more of them. He was pretty good at getting
gifts from people and businesses.
Did you know that he graduated from a rural teacher's college and taught
migrant workers kids when he
hmmm. its gone now. either someone bought it or it was a scam.
Thanks for thinking of me, but I'm not interested. I don't buy the story.
It looks like it was parked for 20 years in direct sunlight, not in a shed.
Any car that needs that much body/paint and interior work isn't worth it.
It
Yes, he wanted them to have a longer rise. Maybe he was exaggerating?
Just like Chicago - vote early, vote often!
Dan
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On Aug 28, 2015, at 10:20 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
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It was more the fitment on the trou that was interesting.
Yes, he
It was more the fitment on the trou that was interesting.
Yes, he was an interesting character. In his first senate (?) run he
was behind by some few hundred votes, and some magically appeared from
some poor county in South Texas, pushing him into the win... I think
there were more votes
The Becker in my 300CD seems to have died. I will check fuse in the morning
but I want to get it redone anyway as the cassette ate a Christmas
Carol tape last year. Is the Becker repair place in NJ the best bet?
Or...?
THX
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High end: Boral or similar stainless steel system
I'd see what rockauto has for prices (and freight+++) and compare
that to autohausaz, then to a SS system. My guess is that i'd buy
from crockauto.
I slowly get the car up to date. She runs now, but still has issue
with crap bosch wires
If anyone is close to Dallas this looks like a heck of a deal for $3000:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2444961-sale-1988-420sel-dallas-texas.html#post12805593
Dan
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Do you think it will work in 300CD?
On Aug 28, 2015 10:49 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Or I think I have the unit that was in the 240d you sold me...
Curt
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Or I think I have the unit that was in the 240d you sold me...
Curt
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Absolutely!
Call Eddie or Tom on Monday and they’ll have some options for you.
Dan
On Aug 28, 2015, at 9:45 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
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The Becker in my 300CD seems to have died. I will check fuse in the morning
but I want to get it redone anyway as the
Not mine, no interest
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5135726394.html
clay
2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well tailored chap
1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green
1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to
Great thanks.
On Aug 28, 2015 9:49 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Absolutely!
Call Eddie or Tom on Monday and they’ll have some options for you.
Dan
On Aug 28, 2015, at 9:45 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
The Becker in my 300CD
I've used all the German filters interchangeably over the years with no
problem whatsoever.
On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 3:36 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
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Absolutely, always buy Mann products.. ;))
Buy more than you need.. please...
Thank you,
G. Mann
Vernon
Craftsman tools are supposedly guaranteed for LIFE! Write to the VP in
case the local store doesn't honor this warranty.
On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 5:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
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Thanks, Grant.
Yes, it’s full of fluid. It leaks out of the main ram area, so I
But not as desirable as the Stras-fogel variety
On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 9:25 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
My diesels have the very rare and desirable Zundfogel engines
--R
On 8/27/15 8:54 PM, Tom Savage via Mercedes wrote:
Now I wonder if it could have
Wow, that's impressive...
On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 9:55 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
in Greenville SC. Going up there for a fundraiser dinner this evening in
which she is on a cooking team.
https://vimeo.com/137556234
--R
Pretty much, that's what i recommend.
On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 12:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
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Ok, so I load up a 3-1/2 ton floor jack, drag it into the store, then
start carrying on about it having a lifetime warranty?
I can see that ending well. I think not.
Not to be stereotypical, but all German-made branded filters are equivalent
to me.
On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 10:31 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes
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Mr Wilton, Sir.Thank you.
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
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Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2015
Also needs some bits and pieces.
On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 10:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It's got a 17 head
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On Aug 27, 2015, at 9:23 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It's filthy, the dash is cracked
Ok, so I load up a 3-1/2 ton floor jack, drag it into the store, then start
carrying on about it having a lifetime warranty?
I can see that ending well. I think not.
Dan
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On Aug 28, 2015, at 12:21 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Yeah, we may know that
If I had a good running E320 with a crapped out interior I would be all
over that one.
On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 9:28 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Kleb should buy it and put a new engine in it
--R
On 8/27/15 11:24 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
New list:
Yeah, we may know that but the dumbas* Sears clerk may not. It;'s worth a
try.
On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 12:18 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Craftsman hand tools are guaranteed for life. Not power tools or things
like floor jacks.
Dan
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Craftsman hand tools are guaranteed for life. Not power tools or things like
floor jacks.
Dan
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On Aug 28, 2015, at 12:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Craftsman tools are supposedly guaranteed for LIFE! Write to the VP in case
the local store
Andrew.The words German-made is the kicker. Many of the lesser german branded
stuff is made by little old ladies in the orient, knitted out of Mao's old
socks no doubt.
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:12:19 -0400
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] was
And what happened to integrity - doing what is right when nobody else is
watching?
Wilton
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Rick opines on integrity:
Integrity is for the proletariat, and perhaps some of the bourgeoisie. It is
most decidedly NOT practiced among the aristocracy.
Or wannabee aristocracy. Or
The self important entitled peasantry.
Rick
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http://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/20_percent_off_1438313641.0049.jpg
http://www.dealsoff.com/harbor-freight-coupons/
Quick enough?
Rick
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http://www.harborfreight.com/digitalsavings.html its on the front page
Does anybody have a 20% coupon they can email me today fairly soon?
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Another case where you haven't been paying attention. 124 AT filters that are
not Mann are not worth having. Cheapness is not cheap if you have to do the job
over again.
-Curt
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Wilson inquires:
And what happened to integrity - doing what is right when nobody else is
watching?
Integrity is for the proletariat, and perhaps some of the bourgeoisie. It is
most decidedly NOT practiced among the aristocracy.
Rick
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Not true for most of their tools with more than one moving part.
-Curt
the tap handle on my crapsman tap and die set broke almost
immediately. Snears refused to replace it. They only sneered at me.
After that, i've not bought much from snears. HF or FLAPS gets my
biz now
Not true for most of their tools with more than one moving part.
-Curt
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Curly sez:
After that, i've not bought much from snears. HF or FLAPS gets my
biz now
Some things are best purchased from Mac or Snap On believe it or not. Sockets
would be a good example. Snappy's patented technology is called Flank-Drive
I think, and it works quite well.
Rick
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Wow I screwed up. I had one of those which was nice, I let it sit outside
because I did not have any inside storage. It leaked water and got all moldy
inside. I then sold it very cheap. I am a failure.
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On Aug 28, 2015, at 5:42 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
Some things are best purchased from Mac or Snap On believe it or not. Sockets
would be a good example. Snappy's patented technology is called
Flank-Drive I think, and it works quite well.
But for many years now, I've been buying sockets from HF with broached-out
corners that look just like
http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/cto/5191956195.html
Some chatter on the veterans group that with the weakness of the
looney, that $5,000 US might buy it.
Price is = to $7,500 US. That is WAY under what I have seen the few
surviving 220SE go for, and they have not been as original as this
Go to val***.com and search on harbor freight. There's a 20%
coupon there that I use regularly.
Dan
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A lot of those coupon sites are fronts for nefarious activities.
Just go to http://www.harborfreight.com/digitalsavings.html and get
it directly from HF. No expired
That's what I did, ended up with a basket full of stuff
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On Aug 28, 2015, at 5:32 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Go to val***.com and search on harbor freight. There's a 20% coupon there
that I use regularly.
Dan
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A
OOPS! It was Alex who said it was worth at least $17k, not Jaime.
http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/cto/5191956195.html
Some chatter on the veterans group that with the weakness of the
looney, that $5,000 US might buy it.
Price is = to $7,500 US. That is WAY under what I have seen the few
Go to valpak.com and search on harbor freight. There's a 20% coupon there
that I use regularly.
Dan
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Does anybody have a 20% coupon they can email me today fairly soon?
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Another Alfred E Neuman moment!
Another case where you haven't been paying attention. 124 AT filters
that are not Mann are not worth having. Cheapness is not cheap if
you have to do the job over again.
-Curt
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Was it Crapsman branded? They've got a bunch of other crappy tool brands now to
get out of the warranty business.
Best thing I ever did 5-8 years ago was buy an SK ratchet, its an excellent
tool. Sadly I guess they've gone in the toilet now too but the ratchet I got is
fantastic. Way better
Was it Crapsman branded? Yes, it was part of a crapsman tap and die set.
SK and Truecraft are wonderful and reasonably priced. I had a little
US 3/8 drive SK Socket set I carried in my original 190D. It came in
a little steel box. Truecraft makes a Metric allen wrench set that
goes up to
Harbor Freight sockets are actually very good and very cheap. The only thing I
dislike is that they are generally laser etched for size but they're cheap
enough so when the etching is rusted off its just time to buy new ones.
I've never broken one, or had it not fit correctly. I have I think 6
Absolutely, always buy Mann products.. ;))
Buy more than you need.. please...
Thank you,
G. Mann
On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 12:08 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
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Another Alfred E Neuman moment!
Another case where you haven't been paying attention. 124 AT filters
My understanding is that very few items now sold under the Craftsman name
brand is now made in USA.
As the USA tool manufacturers closed up shop, or moved off shore [to China,
or Taiwan, or India] Sears has stopped the Lifetime guarantee almost
completely.
Harbor Freight, however, now has
Absolutely, always buy Mann products.. ;))
Buy more than you need.. please...
Thank you,
G. Mann
Vernon Behr was a MB owner in MN. Yes, he was related to, though a
few generations removed from, the Behrs who make radiators and such
for MB.
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ValPak is a mass mailer who sends those envelopes full of coupons for local
businesses out in the mail. They're based over in Clearwater and have one of
the largest offset printing operations in the U.S.
Nothing nefarious there.
Good HF link.
Dan
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On Aug 28, 2015, at 6:32
I slowly get the car up to date. She runs now, but still has issue with crap
bosch wires that are not sending electrons to all plugs. Fuel delivery is good.
The Manifold gaskets were replaced which reduced the El Camino impersonation,
but there are failures along the rest of the system that
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