Re: [MBZ] Crack

2017-04-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
What do you think ever happens to cars like this? Somebody might pay $4-500 for it, maybe, on a good day. Does somebody stupid come along and pay them too much for it, do they eventually sell it for $4-500? On an ad like this if I was interested I wouldn't even bother with it. Do they give up

Re: [MBZ] Len Sokoloff

2017-04-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> Does anyone have Len's email address? I wanted to ask him something and I > can't seem to find it in my contact list... > > Thanks, > > -D > > ___ Did you look here? https://www.google.com/search?q=+Len+Sokoloff=utf-8=utf-8 --- This email has been

Re: [MBZ] The mother of all crack

2017-04-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ready for the crusher. BTW, I grew up in Manhattan and that's nothing like I remember it. On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 8:11 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Meth head. His finger stuck on 0 as he was typing $350 > > --FT > > > > On 4/26/17 9:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via

[MBZ] Soccer Mom's expensive ride

2017-04-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
2012 Mercedes AMG SW going for sick money on BAT. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2012-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-wagon-estate/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Len Sokoloff

2017-04-27 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Does anyone have Len's email address? I wanted to ask him something and I can't seem to find it in my contact list... Thanks, -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

2017-04-27 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Exactly. The 27-mile-long Banks Lake reservoir is 280' _uphill_ of the dam, and Lake Roosevelt. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Crack

2017-04-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Sounds like a pugnacious seller at his wit's end. Great bargaining opportunity - just bring along a friend for security in case the seller gets rough. On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 8:21 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What do you think ever happens to cars like

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

2017-04-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
You can at Northfield mountain. Pump water from the Connecticut River into the lake when electricity is cheap, send it down through the generators when demand is high. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 10:46 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Crack

2017-04-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
car runs rough & needs a tune up, it did run rich but a partial tune up was done, and now it runs rough. Rough start. Offers will be taken but i know this car is worth this much. Did I mention it runs rough? --FT On 4/26/17 9:04 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 89 mercedes 260E

Re: [MBZ] The mother of all crack

2017-04-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Meth head. His finger stuck on 0 as he was typing $350 --FT On 4/26/17 9:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1981 Mercedes Benz 300SD (ready for conversion to veggie oil) http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/6104587577.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

2017-04-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 26/04/2017 9:49 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 26 Apr 2017 21:30:07 -0400 Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: The generator gets commercial power (so it knows when to turn on) and that runs an integral charger. Maybe I should replace it with a tender? Yes,

Re: [MBZ] Len Sokoloff

2017-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yes. His email address isn't in any of those search results. I think it's l...@sokoloff.com but the domain doesn't look like it's his any more. -D > On Apr 27, 2017, at 11:05 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> Does anyone have Len's email address? I wanted

Re: [MBZ] Soccer Mom's expensive ride

2017-04-27 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
The body style is so bland, so devoid of, well, actual style. Change the badge to Hyndai or Volvo, nobody would look twice. Nothing in that body says "Mercedes". - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 11:24 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Len Sokoloff

2017-04-27 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Off list reply sent... - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 12:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes. His email address isn't in any of those search results. > > I think it's l...@sokoloff.com but the domain doesn't look like it's his > any

Re: [MBZ] The Crack is Very Strong With This One

2017-04-27 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
Ha! That is a money laundering set up there. Seller has a feedback score of 2, and the item is no longer available. On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 4:59 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/182545246548?ul_noapp=true < >

Re: [MBZ] And it hit like a ton of bricks

2017-04-27 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
What I'm hearing is, if I get a $30K resto done on my 66, I can trade up for a nice 123? Sweet! Edd On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 9:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Trust me, you can’t afford it. Unless you come up with a really nice > finnie to swap for it. > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] Len Sokoloff

2017-04-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Search the archives here and see if it's there. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2017, at 11:32 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes. His email address isn't in any of those search results. > > I think it's l...@sokoloff.com but the domain doesn't look like

Re: [MBZ] Soccer Mom's expensive ride

2017-04-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
"Rear air suspension was replaced a month ago" OUCH. I'm hoping that was a warranty job. --FT On 4/27/17 11:24 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: 2012 Mercedes AMG SW going for sick money on BAT. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2012-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-wagon-estate/

Re: [MBZ] Crack

2017-04-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Max is my security guy --FT On 4/27/17 11:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Sounds like a pugnacious seller at his wit's end. Great bargaining opportunity - just bring along a friend for security in case the seller gets rough. On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 8:21 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

2017-04-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 27 Apr 2017 07:51:46 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Exactly. The 27-mile-long Banks Lake reservoir is 280' _uphill_ of the > dam, and Lake Roosevelt. I stand corrected. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Len Sokoloff

2017-04-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:43:49 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Does anyone have Len's email address? I wanted to ask him something and > I can't seem to find it in my contact list... Well, in 2002 you send me a message: - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff"

Re: [MBZ] Crack

2017-04-27 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Some security, I'll run away real fast and call the po po's? Remind me to tell you about latest run-in with a particular topic from the past... - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 1:18 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Max is my security guy >

Re: [MBZ] Crack

2017-04-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Tell me about your latest run-in with a particular topic from the past! (I'm hoping it was Eggroll but probably your other crazy neighbor) I'm leaving shortly to go pick up that SEL --FT On 4/27/17 1:28 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Some security, I'll run away real fast and call

Re: [MBZ] Len Sokoloff

2017-04-27 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Len's domain is no longer active and is owned by someone else. That's why I know this address is not valid. -D > On Apr 27, 2017, at 1:27 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:43:49 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] And it hit like a ton of bricks

2017-04-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes that is all true. I can't explain my desire. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2017, at 2:48 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why? Other than top mounted oil filter and the full opening hood, the W115 > chassis is better, IMHO. The W124 is far better than either

Re: [MBZ] Len Sokoloff

2017-04-27 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Thanks, everyone. Max helped me track Len down. Thanks, Max! -D > On Apr 27, 2017, at 3:55 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:34:53 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Len's domain is no longer active and is owned by

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

2017-04-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
That's hard to believe, given the death grip big oil has on the OK government. Not saying it's not true, just hard to believe. On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 3:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The deal here is the state is paying them big incentives to build them

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone in Orgone?

2017-04-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
So do I. WHat happened to private property? Where do these places get off telling what you can and can't do on your property? SO glad we moved out of "civilization"!!! There are airplanes parked in yards all around me! On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 9:48 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Len Sokoloff

2017-04-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:34:53 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Len's domain is no longer active and is owned by someone else. That's > why I know this address is not valid. Oh, OK. It's 15 years old. I have an address that is 17 years old of: sokol...@nccoast.net

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

2017-04-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OK legislature just rescinded the tax break for wind energy. http://www.upi.com/Oklahoma-to-end-tax-credits-for-wind-energy/3881492518764/ On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 4:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The deal here is the state is paying them big incentives

Re: [MBZ] And it hit like a ton of bricks

2017-04-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
So, if you can't explain it, can you manage it or re-channel it get working on one of your many project cars instead of buying yet another one? On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 3:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes that is all true. I can't explain my desire. > >

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

2017-04-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Out here, the power companies are putting up wind turbine generators at a furiuos rate. They don't seem to be able to get enough of them. We still see lines of trucks hauling blades up I-35 weekly, probably from Houston. There is some economic reason for them to be making this investment. They are

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

2017-04-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The deal here is the state is paying them big incentives to build them here. There is a movement going on to stop it and use the money for school etc. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2017, at 3:05 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Out here, the power companies are

Re: [MBZ] Len Sokoloff

2017-04-27 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Google is your friend? ‎http://www.whitepages.com/name/Len-J-Sokoloff/Ocean-Isle-Beach-NC/52gpxfi https://www.spokeo.com/Leonard-Sokoloff Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] And it hit like a ton of bricks

2017-04-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Why? Other than top mounted oil filter and the full opening hood, the W115 chassis is better, IMHO. The W124 is far better than either of those. The W123 was as bland as a Mercedes could be. On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 8:20 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm not

Re: [MBZ] And it hit like a ton of bricks

2017-04-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The big Federal givaways for wind and solar scams goes on. OK Don via Mercedes April 27, 2017 at 3:24 PM So, if you can't explain it, can you manage it or re-channel it get working on one of your many project cars instead of buying yet another one? On Thu, Apr

Re: [MBZ] And it hit like a ton of bricks

2017-04-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I too am often disposed to vomiting. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 27, 2017 4:46:22 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >The big Federal givaways for wind and solar scams goes on. > >> OK Don via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] AC low pressure valve leaking

2017-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Here's one for 134a: https://www.amazon.com/Mastercool-81490-R134A-Remover-Installer/dp/B000KITSMI > On April 27, 2017 at 6:56 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > It's probably universal. > There exist tools that replace valve stems under pressure. > I'm not

Re: [MBZ] And it hit like a ton of bricks

2017-04-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
And that explains Kleb's lust for a W123??? It's a Federal conspiracy! Where's a tinfoil hat when you need one? On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 3:46 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The big Federal givaways for wind and solar scams goes on. > > OK Don via Mercedes

[MBZ] AC low pressure valve leaking

2017-04-27 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
There is a slow leak of refrigerant from the low pressure valve on my '95 E300 (124.131). Is this fixed with a new valve stem? Is that a dealer item, or a FLAPS item? - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] AC low pressure valve leaking

2017-04-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Flaps Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2017, at 5:51 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > There is a slow leak of refrigerant from the low pressure valve on my '95 > E300 (124.131). > > Is this fixed with a new valve stem? Is that a dealer item, or a FLAPS >

Re: [MBZ] Soccer Mom's expensive ride

2017-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Is it air ride or SLS on a 2012 wagon? 5 years might be a good time to replace SLS spheres. Mitch. > On April 27, 2017 at 1:18 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > "Rear air suspension was replaced a month ago" > > OUCH. I'm hoping that was a warranty job. >

Re: [MBZ] AC low pressure valve leaking

2017-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
It's probably universal. There exist tools that replace valve stems under pressure. I'm not sure who makes them though. Mitch. > On April 27, 2017 at 6:51 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > There is a slow leak of refrigerant from the low pressure valve on

Re: [MBZ] And it hit like a ton of bricks

2017-04-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
sorry, no that was supposed to be a reply to OK Don's post about how un green the green energy is. OK Don via Mercedes April 27, 2017 at 4:11 PM And that explains Kleb's lust for a W123??? It's a Federal conspiracy! Where's a tinfoil hat when you need one? On

Re: [MBZ] AC low pressure valve leaking

2017-04-27 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks All, ordered the tool Mitch linked, and also a valve stem kit. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun with 300SEL

2017-04-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Good work! I am glad I dumped my vergassers before I had to do stuff like that. Diesel on. Dan Penoff via Mercedes April 27, 2017 at 8:41 PM As the weather forecast is saying it’s going to be hotter than heck this weekend, I figured I would go ahead and take a

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun with 300SEL

2017-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yeah, I really hate doing fuel system work on a vergasser. Despite having the fire extinguisher handy at all times, I always worry about something bursting into flames… -D > On Apr 27, 2017, at 9:56 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Good work! I am glad I

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun with 300SEL

2017-04-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Not to mention how gasoline stinks and you can't get the stink off your hands. Dan Penoff via Mercedes April 27, 2017 at 9:07 PM Yeah, I really hate doing fuel system work on a vergasser. Despite having the fire extinguisher handy at all times, I always worry

Re: [MBZ] AC low pressure valve leaking

2017-04-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I got some from a refr supply because i do not trust the quality of FLAPS ones. Stealer ones should be safe too. Meade Dillon via Mercedes April 27, 2017 at 5:51 PM There is a slow leak of refrigerant from the low pressure valve on my '95 E300 (124.131). Is

Re: [MBZ] AC low pressure valve leaking

2017-04-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Four seasons brand from Amazon? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 27, 2017 8:41:19 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >I got some from a refr supply because i do not trust the quality of >FLAPS ones. Stealer ones should be safe too. > >>

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

2017-04-27 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Curt - I agree, we each need our safe. Power companies are in the biz of $$ like any biz. They also have oversold their abilities and make us pay for that. Maybe we should lower our expectations of all things? So... some days we have power, some days not. i.e. use the spool-up time necessary

[MBZ] Today's Fun with 300SEL

2017-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
As the weather forecast is saying it’s going to be hotter than heck this weekend, I figured I would go ahead and take a swing at replacing the air meter boot and injectors on the 300SEL when I got home today. I started around 5:00 and finished around 8:00. It wasn’t a difficult job, just a

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

2017-04-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Craig: I have a "Battery Tender" that I use for various jobs. Is the BatteryMINDer different or better? > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Craig via Mercedes > Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 10:50 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

2017-04-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
It is a Generac 15KW unit with integral control logic including a charger. The charger runs all the time as far as I know. I can't comment on the quality of that charger except the little group 26 flooded batteries boil off electrolyte and last 3-4 years; so maybe it overcharges. Maybe a