Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Could be a fantastic beautiful home or a moneypit.One thing I'm sure you know is houses of this age used REAL WOOD. Slow growth trees that are as hard as iron. The bones of the house are probably still good. A foundation issue would scare me a little. It would definitely be a long term

Re: [MBZ] I need to pay for my meth and can only afford Walmart tires.

2017-05-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Good point. If the owner repainted with a "pretty close to matching red" color then the value plummets. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 12:14 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Under the hood does not look like the same color as the exterior of the > car. The exterior

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Fix it up, then jack it up and move it to McLean, VA. Flip for $2 mm. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That is a gorgeous old house. Reminds me of my second fixer-upper, an old > Victorian. I have no idea what a "fixed-up" value

[MBZ] Way beyond OT - Replacing CA avocado groves with coffee plantations

2017-05-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I just had to share this mind-boggling little news clip. MEET THE CALIF. COFFEE CRAZE Southern California avocado groves are finding economic revitalization in coffee. Farmers are confronting a problem of aging avocado trees in the region that are producing less fruit. At the same time, many

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I meant for my original email to say CANNOT. In other words, you better be a mechanic or rich if you want to drive a 12 cyl MB. -Original Message- From: G Mann [mailto:g2ma...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 3:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject:

[MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
These are the worst. AND its built on a Chevette body? https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6148904850.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 30, 2017 at 5:37 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > > If you are replying to my comment about a fun to drive AMG 600, then it was > tongue-in-cheek. You are correct - couldn't afford to drive one . . . even > my airplane is probably cheaper to operate. Well,

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Wilton Wheels

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Oops, wrong picture. Try this: http://www.materiaincognita.com.br/tag/kombis/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Which transmission does a 95 E300D have?

2017-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
722.435 -D > On May 30, 2017, at 6:57 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/6143573154.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >

[MBZ] Which transmission does a 95 E300D have?

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Tars

2017-05-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
I was not in the market for brand new rubber for Allen, who had severely dry rotted tires. My favorite PnP has set up a separate wheel/tire operation with quality rubber and rims. The prices are pretty good. I paid $200 for four Yokohamas that they mounted and balanced. There was a set of

Re: [MBZ] Poosing the Paints

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I really didn't think it was that bad. It took me a long time because I was trying to make it perfect. On the first pass, I could tell it was working. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 2:58 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You could air freight it and still come out ahead. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:48 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 30 May 2017 15:31:50 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > But, how much for a good sized vacant lot in McLean VA? > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 30 May 2017 15:31:50 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > But, how much for a good sized vacant lot in McLean VA? And how much to move it the 1172 miles to McLean? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Poosing the Paints

2017-05-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
On the other hand, I was trying to get it done as quickly as possible. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:42 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > I really didn't think it was that bad. It took me a long time because I > was trying to make it perfect. On the first pass, I could tell it was >

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 126

2017-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Looks nice, but no vergassers. I’m currently looking for a finnie, nothing else. Thanks! -D > On May 30, 2017, at 5:41 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > This looks pretty nice. If I was in the market for a 126, I would be all > over this. > > Dan, are you

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 126

2017-05-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Why would he put a K air filter on it? RB On 30/05/2017 4:41 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: This looks pretty nice. If I was in the market for a 126, I would be all over this. Dan, are you still looking for a 126? https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6148788595.html Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

2017-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Works for me: https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/6143179567.html Must have dropped the “l” on the end. Try it now. -D > On May 30, 2017, at 6:14 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tue, 30 May 2017 18:07:48 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

2017-05-30 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
How about a windmill? Use the wind to drive the pump to fill the tank, have a powered version for back-up.

Re: [MBZ] OT BMW diagnosis Question

2017-05-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Did they turn the light off and did it then come back on shortly after you started to drive it? I think that if it is the gas cap, and you have tightened it, you may have to drive it several times before the system resets itself. RB On 30/05/2017 2:22 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
But, how much for a good sized vacant lot in McLean VA? RB On 30/05/2017 3:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Fix it up, then jack it up and move it to McLean, VA. Flip for $2 mm. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: That is

Re: [MBZ] OT mayor rumdum's town

2017-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Knock it off - this is a political commentary. List Mom > On May 30, 2017, at 5:24 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Imagine if the last 4 weekends, the toll of dead/wounded in iraq or > afganistan waa > 6/25 > 6/15 > 4/34 > 5/49 > The media would be

[MBZ] Very nice 126

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
This looks pretty nice. If I was in the market for a 126, I would be all over this. Dan, are you still looking for a 126? https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6148788595.html Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

2017-05-30 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Thanks for asking. Nothing worthy just yet. Been focused on putting up the new shop, and all the prep work for that [engineering, permits, etc, etc.] It is 120' x 70' with 14' eve height. All the ground work is now done for that. Leveled 3 acres while I had the machinery on site to prep for the

Re: [MBZ] Where's Gay Larry When You Need Him?

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
What was Marshall's first Benz? > On May 30, 2017 at 6:10 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/6150863379.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

2017-05-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I've thought that a Cri Cri would be a lot of fun - there is an electric one now, and a turbine powered one as well. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:56 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On May 30, 2017 at 5:37 PM OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

2017-05-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Hey G-man, how's the bus project coming along? Any piccies we can drool over? --FT On 5/30/17 4:33 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: True, but only TO the repair shop not away from the repair shop. -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I didn’t catch that either. I rest my case about the guy’s integrity. -D > On May 30, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Somehow I missed the punch line, or maybe I didn't read the ad last night: > "Driven 1300 miles with no issues." > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

2017-05-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Why not just run a small generator when you need to pump water? Should be simpler than running a 115v motor from solar/batteries. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 11:10 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 30 May 2017 07:09:04 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

2017-05-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The hassle of getting out the generator, getting it started, pumping the water, putting it away... We could set up a permanent generator station and in fact we probably will at some point but this should work with less energy input. If you change your mindset from a normal household pump this

Re: [MBZ] Seller in over their head

2017-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Looks mildly thrashed for its age with the rust spot and tired upholstery, but they’re not that far off the mark. Worst model year you could choose, though. I’ve seen a lot of these as toast in Florida. The combination of the under hood cats and aging fuel injection hoses makes for a very,

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Wilton Wheels

2017-05-30 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 30 May 2017 17:20:00 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > I didn't notice the rims at first: > https://68.media.tumblr.com/93680ae9293d74af93c1cb87ef18d7fd/tumblr_olvrtk9LLu1ttxfeno1_500.jpg That page shows: This XML file does not appear to have any

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yup. > On May 30, 2017, at 5:58 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > From your place to his? > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> I didn’t catch that either. >> I rest my case about the guy’s integrity. >> -D >>> On May 30, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes >>>

[MBZ] One for Snook

2017-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Since you’re thinking about moving to Nashville? Or Memphis? https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/6143179567.htm -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Way beyond OT - Replacing CA avocado groves with coffee plantations

2017-05-30 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
But wait, so-called "climate change" is supposed to be BAD! Who are these people that would dare to actually try to make something positive out of it? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:58 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I just had to

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That is a gorgeous old house. Reminds me of my second fixer-upper, an old Victorian. I have no idea what a "fixed-up" value would be on it but it looks like 2 bathrooms and a kitchen would need to be upgraded. The rest looks mostly cosmetic, stripping, paint, etc. and sand the floors and

Re: [MBZ] I need to pay for my meth and can only afford Walmart tires.

2017-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
$10k is psycho money for that car in its current condition. It’s been resprayed, at least around the radiator support, as you can see where there are parts that have been masked off. They would be standard black if they were original. Hinges and sills are correct, so whoever repainted it

Re: [MBZ] OT mayor rumdum's town

2017-05-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
But, the bad guys mostly kill or wound each other don't they? No shortage of bad guys so most folks are not anxious to pay for more security to reduce the numbers of bad guys dropping dead. And, Chicago area has, what, 8 to 10 million people so a half dozen on a weekend is a very small

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
What's the hourly rate on a really big Sikorsky? > On May 30, 2017 at 4:49 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > You could air freight it and still come out ahead. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Could be restore and flip, but would most likely be restore and maybe rent for a while, or by the time it's done I might want to live it in a while myself and rent out the ranch. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 2:29 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > > Could be a

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I love old and big, I really love the wood work and details in this house. It's amazing how well built old houses are. Do you think a house built today will be standing in 70 years? 100 years? Hell a little wind blows such as a baby f0 tornado and they are toast. Sent from my iPhone > On May

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Somehow I missed the punch line, or maybe I didn't read the ad last night: "Driven 1300 miles with no issues." ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT: VW Wilton Wheels

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I didn't notice the rims at first: https://68.media.tumblr.com/93680ae9293d74af93c1cb87ef18d7fd/tumblr_olvrtk9LLu1ttxfeno1_500.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

2017-05-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Back in the 50's cottagers on Lake of the Woods had water towers with big galvanized tanks on top (or had the tank on the roof of the cottage). They would use a gasoline engine powered pump to fill the tank periodically from the lake and then gravity would provide water in the cottage sink and

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
What is the fuel burn per hour alone? RB On 30/05/2017 4:31 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: What's the hourly rate on a really big Sikorsky? On May 30, 2017 at 4:49 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: You could air freight it and still come out ahead.

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 126

2017-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Temps don’t exceed 100F here. For that matter, it has never reached 100F in Tampa and most of Florida since they started keeping records of temperatures. And my W126 is black. Doesn’t seem to make a bit of difference to me. I get 45F vent temperatures, it’s plenty cool inside. -D > On May

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Chevette floorpan? Never heard of that, or any unibody chassis being used for that matter. I think the Fiberfab Gazelle was a custom chassis with a Pinto drivetrain and suspension. Mitch. > On May 30, 2017 at 5:43 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > > These are

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Wilton Wheels

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 30, 2017 at 6:08 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > On Tue, 30 May 2017 17:20:00 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I didn't notice the rims at first: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
12v sump pump in a floating cage, feeding a 5/8" garden hose? Naw, too much voltage drop running a 12v motor that far from the cabin... Can you get a self priming 12v pump that can suck all the way from the pond? Mitch. > On May 30, 2017 at 5:22 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

2017-05-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
If you are replying to my comment about a fun to drive AMG 600, then it was tongue-in-cheek. You are correct - couldn't afford to drive one . . . even my airplane is probably cheaper to operate. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:06 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I meant

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 30, 2017 at 5:33 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > What is the fuel burn per hour alone? On a couple of 5000hp turbines? A bit more than your 240D... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Old and big. Likely not well insulated. Old Windows as noted by Kaleb. Expensive to heat and cool which may be why it has been abandoned by its owners. RB On 30/05/2017 2:29 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: Could be a fantastic beautiful home or a moneypit.One thing I'm sure you

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Don't forget the granite countertops and stainless steel appliances (unless it takes 10 years to renovate in which case those will be passed their best before date) RB On 30/05/2017 3:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: That is a gorgeous old house. Reminds me of my second fixer-upper,

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

2017-05-30 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
True, but only TO the repair shop not away from the repair shop. Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
A buddy of mine had a scheme to move this old church from Sullivans Island to Mt. Plastic (where Max lives), had the structure movers and a huge barge all lined up, then for some reasons not entirely clear (various Town Fathers got upset maybe) he decided not to do it and built onto it

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

2017-05-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
OR anything else with 12 cylinders. RB On 30/05/2017 4:06 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: I meant for my original email to say CANNOT. In other words, you better be a mechanic or rich if you want to drive a 12 cyl MB. -Original Message- From: G Mann [mailto:g2ma...@gmail.com]

[MBZ] OT mayor rumdum's town

2017-05-30 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Imagine if the last 4 weekends, the toll of dead/wounded in iraq or afganistan waa 6/25 6/15 4/34 5/49 The media would be in a tizzy showing flag draped coffins and endless panels on the tube about what has gone wrong with our wars. But it is not iraq or afganistan or any other country.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

2017-05-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Run 110v down to the pond to a 12v battery with a battery charger? Easier to push than to pull I think. We had a 110v pump up at the pond once that could suck that high but it took a lot of priming to get it to do so. Theres maybe an 18' elevation change from the pond to the camp, we'll want to

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

2017-05-30 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 30 May 2017 18:07:48 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Since you’re thinking about moving to Nashville? Or Memphis? > > https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/6143179567.htm There is nothing here No web page for this address 404 Error

[MBZ] Blue Light special

2017-05-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
After taking Mom to visit Dad’s resting place, I gathered a few more HF items to make my painting learning curve better. Then I used the rest of the sunlight to prep Polei for lights. I kept opening the tin of bondo and then closing it up, as I was jumping ahead of the many steps prior to

Re: [MBZ] Which transmission does a 95 E300D have?

2017-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And look at this for some guidance. You’ll need more information from the seller, however, as they don’t qualify exactly what the issue is when it warms up… http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/transmission/trans_722_Mitchell1.pdf -D > On May 30, 2017, at 6:57 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT mayor rumdum's town

2017-05-30 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
RB wrote: > And, Chicago area has, what, 8 to 10 million people... That is the metro area population. Dead/wounded is the City of Chicato. from wiki: A breakdown of the 2009 estimated populations of the three Metropolitan Divisions of the MSA are as follows: Chicago-Aurora-Joliet, IL

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Wilton Wheels

2017-05-30 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 30 May 2017 18:20:59 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Oops, wrong picture. > Try this: > http://www.materiaincognita.com.br/tag/kombis/ Yes, that works much better. A VW Kombi tractor with a VW Kombi semi-trailer. Cute. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Heck with that. This house is very original overall except for the kitchen and bathrooms. They have been updated many years ago from the original and need serious help now. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 3:32 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 126

2017-05-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Very nice but too much money and junk k Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 4:41 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > This looks pretty nice. If I was in the market for a 126, I would be all > over this. > > Dan, are you still looking for a 126? > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 3:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > That is a gorgeous old house. Reminds me of my second fixer-upper, an old > Victorian. I have no idea what a "fixed-up" value would be on it but it > looks like 2 bathrooms

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

2017-05-30 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Cars like this: https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/cto/6146138993.html -D > On May 30, 2017, at 9:32 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have to admit, I've been looking that way because my finnie search has been > sucking big time... > > -D > >> On May 30, 2017,

Re: [MBZ] Which transmission does a 95 E300D have?

2017-05-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
722.4 I think Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 5:57 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/6143573154.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Where's Gay Larry When You Need Him?

2017-05-30 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Looks like his neighborhood. is his email still lmolek? tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

2017-05-30 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I have to admit, I've been looking that way because my finnie search has been sucking big time... -D > On May 30, 2017, at 9:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Dan, you really oughta be collecting a108 sedan like this. Very very cool > car, with leather and beautiful

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

2017-05-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Nice. Need to ask for list of all the work that needs to be done to make the car 100 percent. On May 30, 2017 9:36 PM, "Dan--- via Mercedes" wrote: > Cars like this: > > https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/cto/6146138993.html > > -D > > > On May 30, 2017, at 9:32 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

2017-05-30 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 30 May 2017 15:18:57 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks for asking. > Nothing worthy just yet. Been focused on putting up the new shop, and > all the prep work for that [engineering, permits, etc, etc.] Permits? Out in the middle of the boonies? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 126

2017-05-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Obsolete boat. Pass. On May 30, 2017 7:44 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Very nice but too much money and junk k > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 30, 2017, at 4:41 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > This looks

Re: [MBZ] Where's Gay Larry When You Need Him?

2017-05-30 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Rear ended? My 200D was one of the first to hit the shores of the US of A. It was sold in Nov of 1965 as a 66 model. It does not have the fender turn signals. I'd do a VIN check for Mfg. date. A 65 should be a 190Dc in the USA. 66 are all 200D. I have never seen a holdover 65 sold as a

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

2017-05-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Dan, you really oughta be collecting a108 sedan like this. Very very cool car, with leather and beautiful wood interior. These were luxury sedans. The trick is finding one that has either been restored or as been garaged 450 years. Good luck with that haha On May 30, 2017 6:21 PM, "Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Way beyond OT - Replacing CA avocado groves with coffee plantations

2017-05-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Winners and losers. On May 30, 2017 6:52 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > But wait, so-called "climate change" is supposed to be BAD! Who are these > people that would dare to actually try to make something positive out of > it? > > - > Max >

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Ad is gone. Was it my 300D? I can't imagine, as the guy who bought it doesn't know the car from a hole in the ground, so he's having to take it places to be worked on. I do screen grabs of CL ads I'm interested in for just this reason. If they go down I still have the info. -D > On May

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Sonofab*tch! I found the ad. Assh*le is flipping my car! While I don't have an issue with flipping per se, he's been lying to me by telling me he's using it as a daily driver and wants to keep it for summer driving. I was going to send him some parts, too. Not now. He's on his own. Here's

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Because he's got such a good track record... -Curt From: Craig via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Sent: Monday, May 29, 2017 11:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects On Mon, 29 May

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 30, 2017 at 7:58 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > You're entitled to be unhappy with him if he lied to you. (assuming it's not > possible that he simply changed his mind after he last talked with you) WTF? This ad says "posted six days ago"! When

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Did you assign the title to him, on the actual title? Unless he is a dealer then he will have to register it in his name, he can't simply reassign the title to the next buyer. If you did not put his name on the title then he could just give the title to the next buyer. Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
The left front fender and driver's door have been repainted, but whoever did it did a really good job. You can tell they're newer paint because they're not spiderwebbed like the rest of the finish. They even redid the striping, and it matches perfectly. -D > On May 30, 2017, at 8:10 AM, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 30, 2017 at 8:10 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > > What I have a problem with is his misrepresentation to me as to his intent of > use with the car and leading me to believe he was keeping it. Because of his > direct statements to that effect I was giving

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Huh? This guy sounds like a real crack head Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 7:26 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hah! It gets better. > > He just sent me tracking information for some sort of food product that was > sent on Monday. > > Yeah, I think

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Title was filled out with his name and address, but not a selling price. I'm wondering what he reported the selling price to be to the State of Mitchigan? -D > On May 30, 2017, at 8:14 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did you assign the title to him, on

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Oh you emailed him about it? Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 7:22 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > He just sent me a conciliatory message couched in a "Well, you know, we both > buy and sell used cars" comment. > > I'm not going to justify it with a

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Again, I don't have a problem with him reselling the car. He bought it from me and it's his to do with as he pleases. What I have a problem with is his misrepresentation to me as to his intent of use with the car and leading me to believe he was keeping it. Because of his direct statements to

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
He just sent me a conciliatory message couched in a "Well, you know, we both buy and sell used cars" comment. I'm not going to justify it with a response. -D > On May 30, 2017, at 8:14 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > The left front fender and driver's door have

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
Maybe he did not enjoy driving it as much as he expected to, or he has found something else he wants more. He is probably reluctant to admit even to you that he has made an error. He appears to be trying to get out without losing much. I don't think you should worry about what he does. You

Re: [MBZ] Such a bargain now

2017-05-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
crack head --FT On 5/29/17 11:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/6150559679.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
You're entitled to be unhappy with him if he lied to you. (assuming it's not possible that he simply changed his mind after he last talked with you) He's entitled to advertise his property for sale, as long as he doesn't break the rules of the advertising medium. It doesn't look like he's

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
That means he listed it the day he got home with it. -D > On May 30, 2017, at 8:06 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On May 30, 2017 at 7:58 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> You're entitled to be unhappy with him if

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 30, 2017 at 8:10 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > I wonder if he reported the actual sale price to the State of a Michigan? > How do they look upon people who might not be reporting such things > accurately? (I have a signed bill of sale with the selling price

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Hah! It gets better. He just sent me tracking information for some sort of food product that was sent on Monday. Yeah, I think not. -D > On May 30, 2017, at 8:22 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > He just sent me a conciliatory message couched in a "Well, you know,

[MBZ] OT: Solar update

2017-05-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Wanted to give you folks an update on the solar at camp. As a reminder we've got 2x 100w panels, 2x 35ah lead acid wheelchair batteries and 1x 110ah deep cycle battery.The charge controller is a 30a Windy Nation. Our solar siting is poor but improving as we do some logging, still need to cut

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Could be. Or after he got it he realized he paid at least double for it and just wants to try and find another sucker to unload it on. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 7:32 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On May 30, 2017 at 8:10 AM Dan--- via

Re: [MBZ] Tars

2017-05-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It'd have to offset by 2-3" and still point up and theres not much to hold it at the bottom. I should have pointed out that its a minor complaint easily remedied by pouring into a 1 gallon jug... I need to make some 1qt jugs with the label removed, I don't want dad mixing up the 15w40 with the

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So he paid way too much on BAT and thinks he can get even more for it? From looking at the photos he is talking about the fender having been painted, but that drivers door has definitely been replaced or repainted at some point. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 4:36 AM, Dan--- via

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Probably $1k Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 7:16 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Title was filled out with his name and address, but not a selling price. I'm > wondering what he reported the selling price to be to the State of Mitchigan? > > -D > >>

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

2017-05-30 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Buyer's remorse. Not my problem. So do you think I'm being too harsh on him? -D > On May 30, 2017, at 8:32 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On May 30, 2017 at 8:10 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >> >> >> What I have a problem with

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