Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

Wow! I was contemplating doing a recharge on the W126s after the paint dries. This sounds more complex than trying to figure out how to shoot some paint. clay > On May 23, 2017, at 11:44 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Karl Wittnebel wrote: >> Pressure

Re: [MBZ] Instead of a Finnie

Looked up fintail parts prices on Ebay. One bumper set was over $1000, another over $2000. Prices for other parts were equally "interesting". I've been wanting a diesel fintail since that was my first MB, but believe I'll just fix up my 123s. Gerry http://www.ebay.com/bhp/mercedes-fintail

Re: [MBZ] Instead of a Finnie

That's nothing. Dash rebuild: $2500 Leather seat covers (front pair): $1400 Carpet set, German loop pile: $1100 Better to spend the money up front and buy the best possible example. Cheaper in the long run. -D > On May 25, 2017, at 2:10 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: BMW Question

You store the BMW at my place, I'll make sure it gets plenty of exercise. When you get a house you can have what's left of it back. Fair Dinkum. On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 2:25 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My brother lives there and has for 20+ years. He has been

Re: [MBZ] Instead of a Finnie

I have a spare complete bumper set for sale. it is NOT on fleabay. archer75--- via Mercedes May 25, 2017 at 1:10 AM Looked up fintail parts prices on Ebay. One bumper set was over $1000, another over $2000. Prices for other parts were equally "interesting".

[MBZ] A car for poos

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Re: [MBZ] A heroine and cocaine fueled orgy

So was this Wonder Woman's car? --FT On 5/24/17 9:21 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Presents well with the chromed bundts, and it's not a very common color for a wagon... On May 24, 2017 at 7:21 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

You can mix R12 and “alternative” refrigerants? News to me - I thought the alternative stuff was just OK to use as a complete replacement? I wasn’t aware you could mix it with Freon. -D > On May 25, 2017, at 4:50 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > That's when you get some

[MBZ] The price is dropping?

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Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

Me neither. I just thought the propane/butane stuff was a replacement, not something that was directly compatible with R12 in an existing system. That uis, it plays nice with compressor oils and other parts of an R12 system, but not the refrigerant itself. -D > On May 25, 2017, at 5:00 PM,

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

Well yes. The woods are good habitat for both deer and squirrel. So you can hunt squirrel and look for deer sign at the same time. I have also taken squirrels from a canoe on a river. Only take ones on branches over the water, makes for an easy retrieve. Authentic ingredient for Brunswick

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smell

Don't ask a question that you don't want the answer to - - - On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 6:46 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Am I crazy? > > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smell

Maybe Sent from my iPhone > On May 25, 2017, at 6:48 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sulphur? > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > > From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin

Re: [MBZ] A polished turd

ROFL! Gerry ~~~ Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > I'd be getting seasick driving that car with two askew bumpers... > > On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 10:09 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

They say on their site that it will mix with either R-12 or 134. Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: You can mix R12 and “alternative” refrigerants? News to me - I thought the alternative stuff was just OK to use as a complete replacement? I wasn’t aware you could mix it with Freon. -D On May

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

Understood. However, I was not aware that it was intended to be used as a “top off” for an R12 system. I interpret that statement as saying that any remnants of R12 or R134a won’t react or affect the alternative refrigerant. Here's the thing...when you mix two (or more) refrigerants you

Re: [MBZ] I had a grand a day coke habit I need to pay for

I think he might do well on BAT with this one. What do you say, guys? -D > On May 25, 2017, at 8:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 25 May 2017 18:26:00 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >> >> >> WOW 1985 RARE TURBO

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

Freeze 12 was fully compatible with R12. From what I can tell evercool12 is a "replacement" for Freeze 12. MG via Mercedes May 25, 2017 at 6:58 PM They say on their site that it will mix with either R-12 or 134. ___

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

archer wrote:> > > If the AC won't run, push the stem down in the low pressure port to see > > if the system still has freon in it. If freon squirts out fairly > > strongly, buy a can of freon at FLAPS OR Wallmart which has a little > > gauge and and a short hose on top. Start the car and let it

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

> Mitch wrote: > Started wearing rubber knee boots in the field, haven't had a > tick on me in a couple of weeks. Insect repellent with a lot of > DEET and permethrin in it helps too. I don't like putting DEET on my skin - but I'll put it on my boots. Or pant legs. Works pretty well against

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

Wood ticks are generally not regarded as carriers of Lyme disease. If this is true, then they are not much to worry about. They are easy to spot and pull out. Deer ticks are nearly invisible. They are very dangerous as they are carriers of lyme disease. You don't have to be out in the

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smell

Sulphur? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: 25 May 2017 19:46 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: [MBZ] Diesel smell

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

That was it. Never occurred to me that anyone would shoot an animal to eat that acted wrong. Guess I figured that most who hunt know stuff like that and if you were OK with walking in the woods then the critters on the squirrel or dear for that matter wouldn't be a problem. Craig via

Re: [MBZ] I had a grand a day coke habit I need to pay for

In fairness to the buyer, he’s actually been pretty cool. We chatted yesterday after he got back and all is well. He wasn’t upset about the tire or the shock - he realizes that stuff breaks on a 35 year old car. I think I just panicked because he kept trying to contact me when this stuff was

Re: [MBZ] I had a grand a day coke habit I need to pay for

The Armor-All on the tires adds $10k to the BringATrailer value. Mitch. > On May 25, 2017 at 7:26 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > WOW 1985 RARE TURBO DIESEL MERCEDES BENZ 300D 95,600 MILES! LAST YEAR! >

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

It's Envirosafe. It is marketed as a 134a replacement, because to be technically within the law, an R-12 system has to be converted to R-134a, and then converted to ES or other alternative refrigerants.  ‎https://www.es-refrigerants.com/?site=dom

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

Butane and propane are fully miscible with Freon, and mineral oil. It's fine to top off an R12 system with HC. Decision matrix: A: If it's not leaking, I don't need to top it off. No problem. B: It it were leaking and if I were not to fix it, the rest of the R12 would leak out in time. No

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

I think that is what happened to Freeze 12. Got caught up in the regulatory anus of the ass. Great solution to the problem the goobers created to benefit Dupont, so the goobers had to regulate it into oblivion. Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: The Law, in this case, is an overreactive ass.

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

Well, farm/outdoor stores sell permethrin. Spray it on your clothes, and you have the same thing as the mucho expensive "tick repellant" clothing. I will be trying it this summer. And, if you DIY, you can "refresh" your "inexpensive" or "mucho expensive" tick repellant clothing. Mountain

Re: [MBZ] I had a grand a day coke habit I need to pay for

Isn't Mike a tech? On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 9:05 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On May 25, 2017 at 8:42 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > That sounds fine, hope his mechanic is familiar with MB diesels. > > I saw a Mike

[MBZ] I had a grand a day coke habit I need to pay for

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[MBZ] Diesel smell

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Re: [MBZ] I had a grand a day coke habit I need to pay for

On Thu, 25 May 2017 18:26:00 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > > WOW 1985 RARE TURBO DIESEL MERCEDES BENZ 300D 95,600 MILES! LAST YEAR! > http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/6147929902.html NO IM NOT A D EALER.SO TO THE HAT ING CAR DE ALERS WHO SEND ME R

Re: [MBZ] I had a grand a day coke habit I need to pay for

Yea, but then will get harassed when it has a flat tire. Because BAT buyers expect a warranty of some sort Sent from my iPhone > On May 25, 2017, at 7:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think he might do well on BAT with this one. What do you say, guys? >

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

I totally agree with you. Just saying what they say on the site. Though they do say that the results will as you indicate be suboptimal. Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Understood. However, I was not aware that it was intended to be used as a “top off” for an R12 system. I interpret that

Re: [MBZ] I had a grand a day coke habit I need to pay for

That sounds fine, hope his mechanic is familiar with MB diesels. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 25, 2017 8:34:59 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >In fairness to the buyer, he’s actually been pretty cool. We chatted >yesterday after he got

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

Where can you buy Evercool12 Industrial? I couldn't find a source on the 'net. Thanks, Gerry ~~ MG wrote: > That's when you get some of the evercool12 industrial and put > that in. Works like a charm and mixes with the R-12 just fine. > You

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

> On May 25, 2017 at 6:25 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > I presume you are going say there are dangers from ticks and such just > walking through the woods. I've picked three ticks off my body so far this month, all in the same week, all on days when I'd been

Re: [MBZ] I had a grand a day coke habit I need to pay for

> On May 25, 2017 at 8:42 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > That sounds fine, hope his mechanic is familiar with MB diesels. I saw a Mike Esh post this week. Hey, Mike, who's your mechanic? Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] ticks - was: I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

> Curley wrote: > Wood ticks are generally not regarded as carriers of Lyme > disease. If this is true, then they are not much to worry > about. They are easy to spot and pull out. The adults are. The nymphs are smaller - about half the size. The larva are even smaller, about the size of an

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

Mitch wrote: > Picked 4 off the dog last week, 2 of them dead (flea and tick collar does the > job if they're on her head for a half hour before I find them). Can we wear dog collar around our knees or ankles? Seems as if the flea tick collar worked well? tin.man

Re: [MBZ] Mountain Lions, was Okies...

We live along Cougar Creek in SW WA. This is indeed Cougar country. There have been many sightings during the nearly 20 years we've been here, more frequently lately. Full size adult humans are not in much danger from them. Human Cougar victims are almost always children or small adults.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smell

I think it's the lower sulfur content makes it smell differently. Still, as smells go, you can't beat it. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On May 25, 2017, at 4:56 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Don't ask a question that you don't want the answer to - - - > > On

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

Are you going to be walking through the woods to hunt the squirrels? Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 25 May 2017 11:53:45 -0700 Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: I have dressed and cooked some squirrels. Burning off the fur is a novel way to prepare them for sure.

Re: [MBZ] A car for poos

A few more photos would be nice On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 8:35 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/6146821249.html > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] The price is dropping?

You should find out who did the conversion... if it was done in Germany the car is worth much more. On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 5:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 1978 Mercedes 300cd > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/6109898561.html > > via cPro

Re: [MBZ] The price is dropping?

If it was done in Germany, wouldn't the convertible top actually WORK? On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 5:29 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You should find out who did the conversion... if it was done in Germany the > car is worth much more. > > > > On Thu, May 25,

Re: [MBZ] The price is dropping?

"Will entertain trains or offers". I could offer a couple junk Lionel locomotives... -MMM- On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 4:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 1978 Mercedes 300cd > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/6109898561.html > > via cPro for

Re: [MBZ] The price is dropping?

Do it Sent from my iPhone > On May 25, 2017, at 4:59 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Will entertain trains or offers". > > I could offer a couple junk Lionel locomotives... > > -MMM- > > On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 4:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

That's when you get some of the evercool12 industrial and put that in. Works like a charm and mixes with the R-12 just fine. You just have to have the right gauge set to or hose to attach the can to your gauge set and away you go. One small 12 oz can replaces a full can of R-12 which IIR is 1

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

Not dumb questions at all! Do not consume an animal whose behavior is not normal and healthy looking. One can assume that ALL wild creatures have parasites. Wearing surgical gloves while field dressing is recommended. Any fleas should be disposed of with the skin. Local conditions should

Re: [MBZ] A polished turd

I'd be getting seasick driving that car with two askew bumpers... On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 10:09 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-280SEL > -4-5-/382099722867?hash=item58f6eb1273:g:kdYAAOSwZKBZJiIE=mtr > > >

Re: [MBZ] Instead of a Finnie

I have a complete front W111 (late coupe) bumper and rear upper bumpers for a 3.5 coupe in my garage. Offers? On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 9:43 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 110/111 > > > Michael Esh via Mercedes >> May 25, 2017 at

Re: [MBZ] Low miles '91 500SL on BAT

Now we're talking. What would a new bumper and plastic window cost I wonder... On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 9:13 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How about a blue 1998, which I think is the last year of the M119? > https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/6146585549.html >

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

On Thu, 25 May 2017 16:58:25 -0400 MG via Mercedes wrote: > Are you going to be walking through the woods to hunt the squirrels? Seeing there are no woods around here, probably not. But then, there aren't any squirrels around here, either. Just gathering information for

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

Does not sound like a good idea to me. Sent from my iPhone > On May 25, 2017, at 3:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > You can mix R12 and “alternative” refrigerants? > > News to me - I thought the alternative stuff was just OK to use as a complete >

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

If the AC won't run, push the stem down in the low pressure port to see if the system still has freon in it. If freon squirts out fairly strongly, buy a can of freon at FLAPS OR Wallmart which has a little gauge and and a short hose on top. Start the car and let it idle, turn the AC fan on full

Re: [MBZ] Instead of a Finnie

For what year and model? I have an 85 300D in need of a rear bumper. Michael E. Esh > On May 25, 2017, at 8:25 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have a spare complete bumper set for sale. it is NOT on fleabay. > >> archer75--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Instead of a Finnie

110/111 Michael Esh via Mercedes May 25, 2017 at 8:17 AM For what year and model? I have an 85 300D in need of a rear bumper. Michael E. Esh ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

My back yard is about 45 wooded acres so ticks are a constant concern, especially in spring and summer. After trying many commercial solutions, I found this tweezers works best for removing ticks: https://www.amazon.com/TickEase-Tick-Remover-Tipped-Tweezers/dp/B00KI1I7BU/ > -Original

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

> On May 25, 2017 at 9:47 PM Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Mitch wrote: > > Picked 4 off the dog last week, 2 of them dead (flea and tick collar does > > the job if they're on her head for a half hour before I find them). > > Can we wear dog collar around

[MBZ] OT: Infographic on road rage

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Re: [MBZ] Mountain Lions, was Okies...

A few years back, BiL, a few of his friends, and I were out hunting upper central WA. I was bear tag, the others were doing archery deer. The first morning was a trial and error, to see how things were working out, as there had been a large wild fire the year before where they normally hunt,

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

If it is leaking, that is the first priority. I cannot see throwing good hydro/fluorocarbons after bad. Either the system is 100% functional or I boot it off the car. 85td AC has always been prettly reliable. Still blowing fairly cold this AM, but ambient was 58. Compressor engages fine. Not sure

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smell

Still smells like victory to me. On May 25, 2017 4:46 PM, "Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Here is a strange one for you. When I think back to driving diesels in the > early 90's it seemed to me like the diesel exhaust smell had a different > stronger scent than it

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

On Thu, 25 May 2017 10:22:22 -0400 archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > If the AC won't run, push the stem down in the low pressure port to see > if the system still has freon in it. If freon squirts out fairly > strongly, buy a can of freon at FLAPS OR Wallmart which has a

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

I have dressed and cooked some squirrels. Burning off the fur is a novel way to prepare them for sure. They are easy to skin. The tails are good material for fishing lures. Hunting squirrels with a .22 is good practice for the deer season, and can double with scouting activity for deer. Greg

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

I doubt it smells all that wonderful when one is burning the fur off of a squirrel. RB On 25/05/2017 1:53 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: I have dressed and cooked some squirrels. Burning off the fur is a novel way to prepare them for sure. They are easy to skin. The tails are good

Re: [MBZ] A heroine and cocaine fueled orgy

Great mindsWonder Woman was exactly the image that came to me while reading the title. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 5:20 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Floyd

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

Not even a Yooper. But I suspect the yoopers are woodsmen enough to know how to skin the squirrel. Mitch Haley via Mercedes May 24, 2017 at 9:38 PM

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

On Thu, 25 May 2017 11:53:45 -0700 Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > I have dressed and cooked some squirrels. Burning off the fur is a > novel way to prepare them for sure. They are easy to skin. The tails > are good material for fishing lures. Hunting squirrels with

Re: [MBZ] I guess I lost the right to make fun of Okies...

I don't think people who would do this have the capacity to pay a $2 million judgment. Might as well have sued the squirrel. And I agree with Randy, the smell of burning hair was the first thing I thought of when I read this. Mitch. > On May 25, 2017 at 2:55 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes