Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nice. I’ve spent plenty of time in BC, but not that far north. My travels extend to Whistler, the ski resort, Vancouver, Revelstoke, and Kamloops and and that’s about it. I’ve been up to and slightly further north of Edmonton, AB, however. Guess I would just have to keep going west…. Not

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
I think I have told this story before. A friend bought a 240D in Vancouver BC and drove it back to Winnipeg  a few years ago. He had trouble starting it in the mornings and replaced 2 or 3 glow plugs during the trip. On the last stop overnight he just left it there idling in the Holiday Inn

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
I do not think there would be much trouble taking it south. Bringing them north is just a matter of faxing the documents to the crossing point ahead of time. Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Curley McLain via Mercedes Date: 2017-05-07

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
My aunt bought a Caddy from a friend in Canada a few years back. It was far more hassle and time (months) than she anticipated. Might be easier if the car's over 25 years old. Probably easier if you know what you're doing before you buy the car. And I can't remember, but the car might have been

Re: [MBZ] Manfred...love what you've done with the house...

2017-05-07 Thread MG via Mercedes
Very cool but a little small for me. My granddaughter would love it though. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: http://www.thehulltruth.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=817441=1=1493990054 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Oh boy, Here it is

2017-05-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/6079724660.html Floyd - Have room to store this for me? Maybe I should just take this and The White Whale to my favorite indy and pay him to make the engine transplant. - Max Charleston SC ___

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
HIRE a BCian to drive it across the border on "holiday" who just happens to abandon it at SeaTac where you are standing. Canadians can drive into the US with no hassle. Mitch Haley via Mercedes May 7, 2017 at 6:57 AM My aunt bought a Caddy from a friend in

Re: [MBZ] W115 300D 1976 - neutral safety switch bypass

2017-05-07 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
On the W115 the switch is on the side of the transmission where the shift rod goes in. Cheap and cheerful fix is to pull the plug and stuff a wire in to jump the connection, but that will prevent the backup lights from working. I don't know where the other connectors are. On that car, you

Re: [MBZ] 1979 Mercedes 300TD Wagon $3000

2017-05-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
New set of springs means the rear suspension is shot --FT On 5/7/17 5:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Ratbag. $3000 is a gift. I especially love the “biodiesel” sticker. That adds value… -D On May 7, 2017, at 5:42 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] This is sort of interesting due to the white on red

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
1976 Mercedes Benz No Title Doesn't Run But It's A Complete Car http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/6120796588.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] This is sort of interesting due to the white on red

2017-05-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
naaa It iz a marceedez bentz! thas wy iz worfh mo! Mitch Haley via Mercedes May 7, 2017 at 9:00 PM $150 and they stuttered when typing it? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This is sort of interesting due to the white on red

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Exactly Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2017, at 9:00 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > $150 and they stuttered when typing it? > Mitch. > >> On May 7, 2017 at 9:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> 1976

Re: [MBZ] What to do about this?

2017-05-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am taking Allen down that path. I gave all manner of sanding to the perished clear, and it was just not going to be happy unless I painted it. clay > On May 6, 2017, at 11:00 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Clearcoat. You are screwed. Repaint is the only

Re: [MBZ] 2 tone 1975 W115 300D on BAT

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That is a major beater. There are so many things wrong with that car it’s not funny. I’m still scratching my head over how it got accepted for listing on BAT. Maybe they’re suckers for old green MBs, too? -D > On May 7, 2017, at 10:28 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Just make sure your crossing does not coincide with prayer time so you don't arouse any of those suspicions --FT On 5/7/17 11:04 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Considering my history with the MBCA I would be lucky to get the time of day from them…. The deal with importing the car into

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Sweet Jesus I could not imagine flying a 182 all the way up to Alaska and back. Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2017, at 10:46 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not all that unlikely. A friend and his wife flew their 182 from Tallahassee > to Alaska and back.

Re: [MBZ] 2 tone 1975 W115 300D on BAT

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Rustbucket, aftermarket turbo. -D > On May 7, 2017, at 12:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What's wrong with it? > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2 tone 1975 W115 300D on BAT

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Holy crap! That's the car I have been looking for for years. And it's about 30 minutes away from me. Thanks poos! Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2017, at 11:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sorry. I thought he was talking about this one: > >

[MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Maybe I should buy this 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/6120366547.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Loosers! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 7, 2017 12:10:17 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >The Tampa Tribune is defunct. The only remaining daily in the area is >the St. Pete Times, and it’s not doing all that great as far as print >media.

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Shoot, All he'd need to do is drop the subframes out of my old SDL and put them under it. Done! OK Don via Mercedes May 7, 2017 at 6:02 PM For parts, or are you planning to rebuild the suspension? On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 5:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-07 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
For parts, or are you planning to rebuild the suspension? On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 5:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well everyone else is buying them so I figured I needed to. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 7, 2017, at 4:41 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] OT small generator

2017-05-07 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--FT wrote: > ...$3k seems a decent price... Didja see? It fetched 22k on 04MAY. mao.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT small generator

2017-05-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I have a 1200w 2 stroke generator similar to the HF one, it's adequate, will run our fridge or freezer. Kinda loud, I'm thinking to mount a 4 wheeler pipe on it for additional quieting. For a few lights an inverter off the car would be enough... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun,

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Well everyone else is buying them so I figured I needed to. Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2017, at 4:41 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I seem to recall someone saying that 300SELs were POS cars? > > > > -D > > > >> On May 7, 2017, at 5:38 PM, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Depends on what it would need. Right now I am focusing on a green on green 240d on crack r us aka bat Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2017, at 6:02 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > For parts, or are you planning to rebuild the suspension? > > On Sun, May 7, 2017 at

[MBZ] Fw: 1999 Mercedes E300 turbo diesel

2017-05-07 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Not! etc. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. 1999 Mercedes E300 turbo diesel http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/6119608972.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] 1979 Mercedes 300TD Wagon $3000

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
1979 Mercedes 300TD Wagon http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/6121343316.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
-D wrote: > ...Just got a response from a CL ad for one in Walla Walla WA. And to think... 40-years ago I was offered a job at Westinghouse Tri-Cities. I would even glow in the dark today, perhaps. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I seem to recall someone saying that 300SELs were POS cars? -D > On May 7, 2017, at 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Maybe I should buy this > > > 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) > http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/6120366547.html > >

Re: [MBZ] 1979 Mercedes 300TD Wagon $3000

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Ratbag. $3000 is a gift. I especially love the “biodiesel” sticker. That adds value… -D > On May 7, 2017, at 5:42 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > 1979 Mercedes 300TD Wagon > http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/6121343316.html > > via cPro for

Re: [MBZ] 210 diff

2017-05-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Your truely a looser now! --FT On 5/6/17 4:58 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: you have to use a long breaker bar to break them loose and continue loosening them. -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Considering my history with the MBCA I would be lucky to get the time of day from them…. The deal with importing the car into the States is: 2.5% Customs duty You can apply your $400 exemption to the purchase price, the next $1,000 is dutied at 10%, then the 2.5% kicks in on the balance. If

Re: [MBZ] Oh boy, Here it is

2017-05-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yeah I negotiated a deal with Catherine the other day and have 2 cars in the barn but could probably do some swapping around. You might need to bring some yard/house work clothes though as some of it involves some occasional labor around the ranchito! --FT On 5/7/17 9:03 AM, Meade Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
But you did not have nearly the fun --FT On 5/7/17 11:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: In his Cessna? Heck, we could probably drive just as fast… Like the old duffer that was the resident wrench turner at the FBO my Dad used for years. He had a Luscombe he would fly to Florida every

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Not all that unlikely. A friend and his wife flew their 182 from Tallahassee to Alaska and back. Don could fly Dan up there in a few days time if he kicked on his afterburner. ~~~ > You need to get OKDon to fly you up there > > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 280SE W111 coupe on BAT

2017-05-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Bzzt. Wrong! Most I've ever paid was $10.5 k for a 1983 3003rd in 1989. On May 7, 2017 11:41 AM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > > The price on that one is in Andrew territory! > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] 2 tone 1975 W115 300D on BAT

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Sorry. I thought he was talking about this one: http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-mercedes-benz-240d/ -D > On May 7, 2017, at 12:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't see any rust or an

Re: [MBZ] 2 tone 1975 W115 300D on BAT

2017-05-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Any ideas on the winning bid? I submit $2975. On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 11:09 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That is a major beater. There are so many things wrong with that car it’s > not funny. I’m still scratching my head over how it got accepted for > listing

Re: [MBZ] This looks interesting

2017-05-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Too late to apologize since you already mentioned it. On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 11:06 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Many new parts too numerous to mention" > > --FT > > > On 5/6/17 4:59 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > >> That is the way of cheap MBs! >>

[MBZ] OT small generator

2017-05-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I worked a deal with my friend to use her barn for cars and stuff. She had the power shut off to it, would cost $250 I think she said to get it turned back on, then there would be the bill. I figured I might just buy some little generator if I needed to run some LED shop lights or tools or

Re: [MBZ] One for the Barrier Island Boys

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Probably not Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2017, at 10:20 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is that the fix that requires taking the whole car apart? > > --FT > >> On 5/7/17 11:05 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> "A/C is not cooling but everything

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The Tampa Tribune is defunct. The only remaining daily in the area is the St. Pete Times, and it’s not doing all that great as far as print media. They do well with their constant attention to the Scientologists in Clearwater, however. Big dustup with Miscavich and friends recently: The Xenu

Re: [MBZ] One for the Barrier Island Boys

2017-05-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
no, just everything in front of the back seat Floyd Thursby via Mercedes May 7, 2017 at 10:20 AM Is that the fix that requires taking the whole car apart? --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2 tone 1975 W115 300D on BAT

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It's amazing this car is pretty close to me yet I have seen no sign of it anywhere until now. I wonder how the dude got ahold of it. Probably paid very little and is hoping to cash in on the crack that is BAT. There could not be a worse venue for me to try and obtain it. On 5/7/2017 11:44

Re: [MBZ] OT small generator

2017-05-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
How about a V12? https://lansing.craigslist.org/hvd/6112929901.html On a less silly note, what's this? It's right here in Charlotte, but more than I ever paid for a used generator. https://lansing.craigslist.org/grd/6096148115.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
As I understand it there are Customs brokers who specialize in this sort of thing. I've got a former neighbor who is a retired Customs broker, I could probably ask him if I was so inclined to pursue something north of the border. I don't think it's a big deal for a car this old. -D > On May

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Used cars are cheaper in Canada, and you can find plenty of late model Big 3 cars on dealer lots with Canadian history, my next door neighbor's 2008 Escape was one of them. So it can be done, and economically, but I don't know how myself. Mitch. > On May 7, 2017 at 10:10 AM Dan--- via

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You need to get OKDon to fly you up there --FT ___ 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] One for the Barrier Island Boys

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Close to it. I think flat rate time is around 22 hours, maybe less. -D > On May 7, 2017, at 11:20 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is that the fix that requires taking the whole car apart? > > --FT > > On 5/7/17 11:05 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
In his Cessna? Heck, we could probably drive just as fast… Like the old duffer that was the resident wrench turner at the FBO my Dad used for years. He had a Luscombe he would fly to Florida every year for the winter. I could drive and beat him there. -D > On May 7, 2017, at 11:14 AM,

Re: [MBZ] 2 tone 1975 W115 300D on BAT

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I don't see any rust or an aftermarket turbo. Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2017, at 11:10 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Rustbucket, aftermarket turbo. > > -D > > >> On May 7, 2017, at 12:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 280SE W111 coupe on BAT

2017-05-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Try this: http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-mercedes-benz-280se-coupe-3-5/ On Sat, May 6, 2017 at 9:18 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > bad link, try again... > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Sat, May 6, 2017 at 9:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Fly out, drive back and document every step of the way in an article for The Star magazine. They will pay you enough $$s to cover your costs. Well, maybe not ALL your costs. but at least you'll get a lot of free PR. On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 10:24 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] 2 tone 1975 W115 300D on BAT

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
What's wrong with it? Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2017, at 10:09 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > That is a major beater. There are so many things wrong with that car it’s > not funny. I’m still scratching my head over how it got accepted for listing >

Re: [MBZ] OT small generator

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That would be a heck of a generator if you’re looking for one. It’s an Onan 7.5 DJC. It’s the 240D of generators. No electronics, purely mechanical and relay. I’ve seen these with 10,000 hours on them without a rebuild. Truly a cockroach generator if there ever was one. Thousands were

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And for the life of me I don’t understand why these cars are all showing up in rural places. Just got a response from a CL ad for one in Walla Walla WA. I know there’s no MB people anywhere close to there. -D > On May 7, 2017, at 12:10 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
David Miscarriage: Making Tom Cruise look tall since the 1980s! https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Secrets/TomCruise/cruise-handshake.jpg https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Secrets/ > On May 7, 2017 at 12:10 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > Big dustup with Miscavich and friends

[MBZ] One for the Barrier Island Boys

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
"A/C is not cooling but everything else seems fine.” Famous W124 words…. https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/6101472105.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This looks interesting

2017-05-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
"Many new parts too numerous to mention" --FT On 5/6/17 4:59 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: That is the way of cheap MBs! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes May 6, 2017 at 3:40 PM I had to buy a $20some filter the other day so the cost is already going up

Re: [MBZ] One for the Barrier Island Boys

2017-05-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Is that the fix that requires taking the whole car apart? --FT On 5/7/17 11:05 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: "A/C is not cooling but everything else seems fine.” Famous W124 words…. https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/6101472105.html

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OK, if not the Star then the Tampa Daily News. On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 11:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > In his Cessna? Heck, we could probably drive just as fast… > > Like the old duffer that was the resident wrench turner at the FBO my Dad > used for years.

Re: [MBZ] One for the Barrier Island Boys

2017-05-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Put a positive spin on it. "AC works great from November through March." On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 11:22 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Close to it. I think flat rate time is around 22 hours, maybe less. > > -D > > > > On May 7, 2017, at 11:20 AM, Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] This looks interesting

2017-05-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
"A substantial portion of the car's value is in new parts" --FT On 5/7/17 11:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Too late to apologize since you already mentioned it. On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 11:06 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 2 tone 1975 W115 300D on BAT

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And it’s in your price range - for now. Again, you owe me. -D > On May 7, 2017, at 12:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Holy crap! That's the car I have been looking for for years. And it's about > 30 minutes away from me. Thanks poos! > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] OT small generator

2017-05-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Since you now need to move out a car, I'll give you $250 for that 300SEL so long as it is drivable to get to loosiana! Easy money! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes May 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM I worked a deal with my friend to use her barn for cars and stuff. She had the

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Walla Walla? Is that like 100-200 miles south of Jim Cathey? > On May 7, 2017 at 12:38 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > And for the life of me I don’t understand why these cars are all showing up > in rural places. Just got a response from a CL ad for one in

[MBZ] Vegas Kleb Car

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Right up your alley, Kaleb: https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/6117336771.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Vegas Kleb Car

2017-05-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Put an OM603 in it! ?Zeniths Dan Penoff via Mercedes May 7, 2017 at 1:04 PM Right up your alley, Kaleb: https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/6117336771.html -D

[MBZ] 2 tone 1975 W115 300D on BAT

2017-05-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Auction ends tomorrow. Looks too good for that price. Where's the love? http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-mercedes-benz-300d/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 280SE W111 coupe on BAT

2017-05-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The price on that one is in Andrew territory! ___ 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] 210 diff

2017-05-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
A looser loser Floyd Thursby via Mercedes May 7, 2017 at 10:05 AM Your truely a looser now! --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT small generator

2017-05-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I assume you are referring to that big diesel rig. He probably bought it at a base auction around here somewhere and is now flipping it. $3k seems a decent price, but it is a bit more than I need for now, unless I want to hook it into the house. --FT On 5/7/17 12:16 PM, Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Beats me. I don’t ever recall anyone living in that part of the world other than Clay, and he’s way, way west of there. -D > On May 7, 2017, at 12:52 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Walla Walla? > Is that like 100-200 miles south of Jim Cathey? > >> On May

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Smoke silver. Front was good, rear was good. got new rear springs and subframe mounts. Tinworm got it, and then it got broadsided and then the vac pump puked its marbles into the chaincase. Engine needs a cam and towers, chain and maybe lower guides. Upper guides were all new. It is

[MBZ] R

2017-05-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
In the docs office, i picked up a july 17 issue of R mag. (yeah, into da future!) They were doing a comparison of several cars and while they had some good things to say about the MB they tested, they disliked the "rubber band tyres" and the resultant handling. I was happy to see them

Re: [MBZ] This is sort of interesting due to the white on red

2017-05-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
How would you get a title for it? Rick ___ 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] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Buy it cheap and sell me the tranny for cheap, then part it out. --FT On 5/7/17 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Maybe I should buy this 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/6120366547.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS:

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1999 Mercedes E300 turbo diesel

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Somebody needs to jump on that Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2017, at 6:15 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not! etc. > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > > 1999 Mercedes E300 turbo diesel > >

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
You talking about the gold one? It's got a rebuilt front end? Maybe I should put that car back on the road. I can't even remember what was wrong with that car Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2017, at 6:20 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Shoot, All he'd

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
You need a tranny? I got lots of trannies. Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2017, at 6:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Buy it cheap and sell me the tranny for cheap, then part it out. > > --FT > > >> On 5/7/17 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
If the downtown merchants get mad enough to put Lisa McPherson posters in the windows, it could go on forever...should I print some up and mail them to them? http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Scientology/ReleaseForms/Introspection.html Mitch. > On May 7, 2017 at 12:10 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
http://www.tampabay.com/news/scientology/scientologys-uniformed-sea-org-staff-clearly-absent-from-downtown/2322777 > On May 7, 2017, at 9:44 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > If the downtown merchants get mad enough to put Lisa McPherson posters in the >

Re: [MBZ] This is sort of interesting due to the white on red

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
So when I was looking for my first car we went to this guy who owned a body shop that did paint and body work for big trucks and semis. He was also into MB. He had a 74 240d manny that was burgundy with a brand new paint job, very nice car. The other car he had was a white on red 76 300d. The

Re: [MBZ] Take all the moneys

2017-05-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
Kill It! Kill it With FIRE! clay > On May 6, 2017, at 5:55 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6117710435.html > > > -- > --FT > Winston Churchill: > “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small,

Re: [MBZ] This is sort of interesting due to the white on red

2017-05-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
$150 and they stuttered when typing it? Mitch. > On May 7, 2017 at 9:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > 1976 Mercedes Benz No Title Doesn't Run But It's A Complete Car > http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/6120796588.html > > via cPro for

Re: [MBZ] This is sort of interesting due to the white on red

2017-05-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2017, at 9:51 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > and now you have the MB graveyard in your backyard! > >> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> May 7, 2017 at 9:21 PM >> So when I was looking for my

Re: [MBZ] This is sort of interesting due to the white on red

2017-05-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
and now you have the MB graveyard in your backyard! Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes May 7, 2017 at 9:21 PM So when I was looking for my first car we went to this guy who owned a body shop that did paint and body work for big trucks and semis. He was also into MB.