Re: [MBZ] Bear scat?

2017-07-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's because it came from the butt end of a DEER. See earlier post. On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 2:07 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > bear must be eating something non standard on the east end of the nation. > does not look like bear scat from my hunting forays > > clay > > >

[MBZ] anyone tried this setup

2017-07-07 Thread Rick Hawkins via Mercedes
Folks have any of you ever tried this setup on a 123? i am sick of replacing R4 compressors i think they are getting worse it is not cheap but would be worth it if a sanden lasted at least 6 years which i would expect at the least thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins

Re: [MBZ] New Ride

2017-07-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The 2012 ML350 Bluetech has 440some torks and goes like hell if you jump on it. Will chirp tars until the nannies get it under control. --FT On 7/7/17 1:16 PM, Russ Williams via Mercedes wrote: It is just ask the Mustang V8 I trashed the other day . 4 lane as I pulled up next to him at the

Re: [MBZ] New Ride

2017-07-07 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
I assume it was not one of the new Mustangs with the coyote or voodoo engines. Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Russ Williams via Mercedes Date: 2017-07-07 12:16 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Donald Snook , Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Bear scat?

2017-07-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
bear must be eating something non standard on the east end of the nation. does not look like bear scat from my hunting forays clay > On Jul 6, 2017, at 7:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Found this in my neighbor's lawn within the local wildlife

Re: [MBZ] Generic Mercedes $4k

2017-07-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
RUN SCREAMING away from this ticking time bomb. > On Jul 6, 2017, at 3:49 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hidden at the bottom I can see a description of what's wrong with it. > Ask Clay for details: > 2000 Mercedes CLS > Miles:135,000 > S-430 > >

Re: [MBZ] It's a Nissan

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
This month? "Ach! Dat soon?" (punch line from old joke about how the datsun got its name) Floyd Thursby via Mercedes July 7, 2017 at 10:05 AM But we in the US won't get it anyway

Re: [MBZ] New Ride

2017-07-07 Thread Russ Williams via Mercedes
It is just ask the Mustang V8 I trashed the other day . 4 lane as I pulled up next to him at the traffic signal he was in the right lane with his left blinker on wanting to move over to my lane when the light changed. While we sat there waiting for the light to cycle he kept looking over at me

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
31,000+ in 2017 alone. http://www.gunviolencearchive.org/ On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > last weekend the batting average fell to .150 > > An even 100 shot, only 15 fatalities. > > Can you imagine how the out of date media would try

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 600 or best ofer (?)

2017-07-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Would sure like to see what it looks like. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2017, at 2:06 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Cue music from "Nightmare on Elm Street". > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > > From:

Re: [MBZ] PS hose repair?

2017-07-07 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Manfred wrote: > If you were going to get one then this might be the better choice. It does 4 > more different hose sizes. Okay, so it is okay to purchase China tools but not parts? tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Bear scat?

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Trapper Andy will be serving bambiburgers and tasty bambisausage at the next ChowdahQ or congresscritterQ. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes July 7, 2017 at 10:11 AM Maryland Wildlife emailed me the answer: "What you have is a clump of deer scat. The size & shape of

[MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
last weekend the batting average fell to .150 An even 100 shot, only 15 fatalities. Can you imagine how the out of date media would try to whip up their dwindling viewers/listeners if we lost 15 servicemen in a weekend? How many of you heard a word about the 100 people shot in one town in

[MBZ] Fw: 600 or best ofer (?)

2017-07-07 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Cue music from "Nightmare on Elm Street". Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 07 July 2017 15:04 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 600 or best ofer fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from

Re: [MBZ] anyone tried this setup

2017-07-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes some are using the regular GM version which gets installed upside down on MB which leads to oil starvation I believe. The proper mb version is rotated and they used to have an x on the back or bottom iirc. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2017, at 3:07 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] New Ride

2017-07-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On July 7, 2017 at 1:16 PM Russ Williams via Mercedes > wrote: > > > It is just ask the Mustang V8 I trashed the other day . That sounds a lot like the week I bought my first (and last) new car. What is it with mental defectives like us and our new acquisitions?

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
I bought a buzz box and my son and I rebuilt a boat trailer about 15 years ago. Used the frame and all new running gear. Repaired original frame. Has never come apart. Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes Date:

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That sounds intriguing, certainly unique! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 7, 2017 6:51:04 PM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: >Somewhere I have plans for a wooden boat trailer (and matching >sailboat) in old Popular Science magazines. You were

Re: [MBZ] anyone tried this setup

2017-07-07 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
However, there may be a difference between "should" and "will". On 07/07/2017 2:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: A new and properly installed r4 should last a long time. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 7, 2017, at 2:21 PM, Rick Hawkins via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
2/3 of them suicides... "Gun violence" my foot... Mitch. > On July 7, 2017 at 12:46 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > 31,000+ in 2017 alone. > > http://www.gunviolencearchive.org/ > > On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Andrew if you read that site carefully you'll find that those "shootings" include airsoft and bb guns... Cury Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 12:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: 31,000+ in 2017 alone.

Re: [MBZ] anyone tried this setup

2017-07-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I was reading up on this and one vendor had a tutorial on how to take the front of the compressor and rotate it 180deg to make it work on the MB. Some of the vendors seem to sell them already arranged properly. --FT On 7/7/17 4:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yes some are

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'm sure you could do it, easy enough to get the metal and wheels and such, and a welder and cutoff saw are about all you need. The only thing that would be a concern is that most trailers seem to be hot-dipped galvanized, not sure how you would do that to retard corrosion. --FT On 7/7/17

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Clean the metal, spray with Rustoleum, and when it final does rust out, you get to build a new one, incorporating all you learned after using the first one for years . . . On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 5:20 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm sure you could do it, easy

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 600 or best ofer (?)

2017-07-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It is 1 better than all other SDs. It goes to 6. cylinders: *6 cylinders* --FT On 7/7/17 3:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Would sure like to see what it looks like. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 7, 2017, at 2:06 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: Cue

Re: [MBZ] anyone tried this setup

2017-07-07 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I never had a problem with the R4 compressors on W126 cars myself. >From what I have seen it seems like the unique arrangement of the R4 used on >MBs tends to cause problems as people buy generic compressors and they end up >failing because they're not set up correctly. I don't recall the

Re: [MBZ] It's a Nissan

2017-07-07 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 07/07/2017 3:34 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On July 7, 2017 at 11:05 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: But we in the US won't get it anyway http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2017/07/mercedes-benz-s-first-pickup-truck-is-debuting-this-month.html? "The

[MBZ] Motor mounts

2017-07-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
What's the latest word on motor mounts? Need some for a 210. Importec has lemforder listed as oem, and has rein and corteco Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Bear scat?

2017-07-07 Thread MG via Mercedes
More like deer that ate something that cause some softer binding. You can see the more normal looking pellets in some places. Seen it like this around here on occasion. Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Doesn't look at all like the bear poop I've seen. I'd figure that for a large dog. Bear

Re: [MBZ] It's back, poos really needs this

2017-07-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks rigid to me. I saw in the past in Aruba a bunch of old merkin sedans that had the roofs cut off to make open-air tourers. I guess they worked OK there, the few roads were nice and the only issue was the rains but they were so clapped out it didn't matter. You could see them twist

Re: [MBZ] It's a Nissan

2017-07-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Doubt I'll be getting one. 'Gonna let y'all fawn over 'em. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Friday, July 07, 2017 4:34 PM

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Go for it! You'll learn new skills, have fun, and end up with a trailer you will be proud of. Might not save any money, but life isn't only about saving money - - - On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 5:03 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I've been thinking about buying a

[MBZ] has anyone tried this turned into R4 compressors should last for the life of the driver

2017-07-07 Thread Rick Hawkins via Mercedes
Folks i was asking if anyone had put a sanden on a 123 car? instead you told me that R4 compressors SHOULD last i have gone through too many …. flushed and filled with mineral oil and r12 refrigerant upside down or right side up, they are a radial compressor i have heard tales of that but

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Uh, yeah, from your steel distributor. Stainless may not cost much different than carbon steel and primer, paint etc. No idea who your distributors are out there. They are generally called [family name] steel such as Jorgensen steel etc. Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Motor mounts

2017-07-07 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Always safe with Lemförder. -D > On Jul 7, 2017, at 4:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What's the latest word on motor mounts? Need some for a 210. Importec has > lemforder listed as oem, and has rein and corteco > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Bear scat?

2017-07-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On July 7, 2017 at 5:19 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > > > More like deer that ate something that cause some softer binding. Jalapenos. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Bear scat?

2017-07-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Tamate del merde del gato --FT On 7/7/17 5:23 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On July 7, 2017 at 5:19 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: More like deer that ate something that cause some softer binding. Jalapenos. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Anyone know where to buy the steel? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 7, 2017 6:41:24 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >316 Stainless? > >> Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> July 7, 2017 at 5:20 PM >> I'm sure you

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Or better yet, start with teak 2x6. I have one, but don't remember how long it is. at least 16' I think. Ripped and laminated? Just get the Navy to let you chuck a couple treated 20' 2x6s in a 8" or larger steam pipe, cap it off, apply steam. Next morning they will be like cooked

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
You'll want to meet your local steel supplier. I met mine last spring, fun place. Call ahead they probably don't do much walk up sales.POR15 chassis paint... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 6:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Anyone

Re: [MBZ] It's a Nissan

2017-07-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
You might remember that we had a Ranger up until we bought our Dodge Ram in 2014. The kooky thing is that the Dodge with the Hemi V8 reliably gets better mileage than the Ranger v6 did. It's also more comfortable, carries more and tows better and has seating for 6. I don't see us having a

[MBZ] It's back, poos really needs this

2017-07-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/6209176383.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iApp Android: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-App Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Motor mounts

2017-07-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I'm done with aftermarket, I'll only go dealer. I've not had very long life with aftermarket. The last set of Lemforder from Rusty only lasted 3 or 5 years I think. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Well, keeping cost down is one of the drivers, so I'll have to see about that part. The other major driver is an excuse to buy a welder! - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 6:16 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Go for it! You'll learn new skills, have

Re: [MBZ] It's a Nissan

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I don't think so. But perhaps the enlargement of all vehicles is related to: 1. increased safety BS required by laws. 2. interest by buyer/decision maker (female) of new vehicles (in larger vehicles. This is why the cute little RAV/CRV/etc. is now almost as big as a grand caravan.

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Somewhere I have plans for a wooden boat trailer (and matching sailboat) in old Popular Science magazines. You were expected to buy proper plans of course, but a guy could make do for the trailer anyways from the sketches in the magazine article. IIRC, it had bent wood rails, spaced at leaf

Re: [MBZ] anyone tried this setup

2017-07-07 Thread MG via Mercedes
which setup? I think there are two. Rick Hawkins via Mercedes wrote: Folks have any of you ever tried this setup on a 123? i am sick of replacing R4 compressors i think they are getting worse it is not cheap but would be worth it if a sanden lasted at least 6 years which i would expect at

Re: [MBZ] It's back, poos really needs this

2017-07-07 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
Old merkin sedans probably had a frame.  Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Date: 2017-07-07 4:52 PM (GMT-06:00) To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Floyd Thursby Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] anyone tried this setup

2017-07-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well I will say the used to anyway. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2017, at 2:41 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > However, there may be a difference between "should" and "will". > > > >> On 07/07/2017 2:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> A

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 600 or best ofer (?)

2017-07-07 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Um? 4.2/5 · Repair Pal

Re: [MBZ] PS hose repair?

2017-07-07 Thread MG via Mercedes
Who knows. Some are good some aren't give it a try and let us know. The name brand ones are probably made in China also. You takes your pick and you takes your chances. Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Manfred wrote: If you were going to get one then this might be the better choice. It does

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
How many traffic fatalities over the same time period? On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 11:12 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > last weekend the batting average fell to .150 > > An even 100 shot, only 15 fatalities. > > Can you imagine how the out of date media would try to

Re: [MBZ] It's back, poos really needs this

2017-07-07 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
Seat belts attach to part that has been cutoff.Got to wonder if any stiffeners have been added to the body.Wonder how well the doors work.Doubt one could get a safety certificate here so no licence plate. Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
316 Stainless? Floyd Thursby via Mercedes July 7, 2017 at 5:20 PM I'm sure you could do it, easy enough to get the metal and wheels and such, and a welder and cutoff saw are about all you need. The only thing that would be a concern is that most trailers seem

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
THEY'LL TAKE AWAY MY CAR WHEN THEY PRY IT FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 9:20 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew is exactly right! We need more car control laws! No Car show > loophole! Universal background checks for all car buyers!

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
If we are going to do a comparison of people shot vs traffic fatalities, I believe a critical question needs answered. How many drivers in those traffic incidents deliberately and with wilful intent aimed the car so it would strike the selected to be deceased victim to inflict deadly harm upon

Re: [MBZ] has anyone tried this turned into R4 compressors should last for the life of the driver

2017-07-07 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I can tell you that there are chineese Sandens out there that are probably just as bad as the imported R4s, so you might not gain much. I have a few NOS Yorks from the 60s that I've been tinkering with... I pulled apart one from a parts car and found them quite simple inside. Rebuild kits are

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Andrew is exactly right! We need more car control laws! No Car show loophole! Universal background checks for all car buyers! Federally licensed stealers, and a new cabinet agency to watch over all the car sales, registrations and stealers! No cars for felons, and certainly not trucks!

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
OH! OK Don is right We need more medical control laws! No clinic loophole! Universal background checks for all medical consumers! Federally licensed clinics, hospitals, doctors, and a new cabinet agency to watch over all the medical facilities, professionals, registrations and

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
And clearly someone who is on the no-fly list should not be permitted to drive. No sales to no-flyers, no rentals to no-flyers. I'm sure that will prevent anyone from mowing down groups of people on bridges and such. Oh, and perhaps we should also have a law against stealing such vehicles. Oh

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
There are about 30K gun deaths a year in the US and also about 30K motor vehicle deaths,. But 20K of those gun deaths are suicides. The remaining 10K gun deaths include lawful self defense and justified police shootings, in addition to accidents and criminal shootings. Andrew's numbers show

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The anti-gun crowd does not discriminate between intentional, self, or others, accidental, etc., so why do it with cars? why no out cry over traffic deaths? What about death by doctor or hospital - there are LOTS of those . . . On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 8:13 PM, G Mann via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] "Collectible" 1979 coupe attracts little interest on BAT

2017-07-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sold at $5200, my guess was $4k. What did I win? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 6, 2017 10:02:18 AM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >This W123 300CD lies at the bottom of the heap despite all the hoopla >about >how collectible this

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Ryerson is a major vendor. Of the others, I'd pick the ones that have steel or metals in the name. Palmetto state steel for example. Max Dillon via Mercedes July 7, 2017 at 5:45 PM Anyone know where to buy the steel? Curley McLain

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Particularly if they are a congresscritter! Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: And clearly someone who is on the no-fly list should not be permitted to drive. No sales to no-flyers, no rentals to no-flyers. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Ayeup! G Mann via Mercedes July 7, 2017 at 9:49 PM I'm sure the problem can be fixed with a law that limits fuel tank size to 10 pints and special lock outs to prevent rapid re-fill. Along with a special waiting period to buy fuel, and of course, a 90% tax on

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I'm sure the problem can be fixed with a law that limits fuel tank size to 10 pints and special lock outs to prevent rapid re-fill. Along with a special waiting period to buy fuel, and of course, a 90% tax on each pint purchased...

Re: [MBZ] anyone tried this setup

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I don't know what the mounting is on the Sanden, or anything about that compressor. I'd try to adapt a MB Nippondenso if I had one to try. Another good altermative is to pick a compressor from a very popular car. Impala, malibu, taurus/500/taurus/whatever it is now, or asian big sellers. I

[MBZ] Okie weenies?

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I saw another Okie license plate on a car today. Some new style with some wimpy blue color in the background. No idea what it was supposed to be. No Injun! No native Merkun, no indigenous people art. Just some weenie meaningless design Y'all should be ashamed! Do the OU weenies and

Re: [MBZ] It's a Nissan

2017-07-07 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Yup - our pick up has an 8 ft. bed, and holds 2000 pounds - wouldn't buy one with less capacity . . . On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 7:12 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You might remember that we had a Ranger up until we bought our Dodge Ram > in 2014. The kooky thing is

Re: [MBZ] 15%

2017-07-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I concede to your logic, on those points Now I understand. Living is, however, the leading cause of death. Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: [MBZ] has anyone tried this turned into R4 compressors should last for the life of the driver

2017-07-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 7 Jul 2017 18:30:48 -0400 Rick Hawkins via Mercedes wrote: > all new imported compressors …. so, back to the original question …. > has anyone done a sanden conversion on a 123 > > i am considering it There was some conversation about this in the past:

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Meade wrote: > Subject: Am I crazy? Yes. Clearly you are. > I've been thinking about buying a welder and building my own > boat trailer. Oh - for wanting to do _that_ you think you qualify as crazy? That's not crazy at all. Sounds sensible, especially if a purchasable trailer doesn't fit

Re: [MBZ] anyone tried this setup

2017-07-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
A new and properly installed r4 should last a long time. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2017, at 2:21 PM, Rick Hawkins via Mercedes > wrote: > > Folks > > have any of you ever tried this setup on a 123? > > i am sick of replacing R4 compressors > > i think they are

Re: [MBZ] It's a Nissan

2017-07-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On July 7, 2017 at 11:05 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > But we in the US won't get it anyway > > http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2017/07/mercedes-benz-s-first-pickup-truck-is-debuting-this-month.html? "The company believes the pickup is too small

[MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I've been thinking about buying a welder and building my own boat trailer. The trailer for my sailboat is, I believe, the original steel trailer from 1973, and after dipping it in salt water for the last ten years, it has pretty much reached the end of its life. - Max Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I won't be doing much beyond painting it for corrosion control. I did see in the latest Eastwood flyer a rig for media blasting that uses a pressure washer, so no dust flying around. That would be pretty cool, maybe I could do that in my driveway every several years and repaint the trailer to

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On July 7, 2017 at 6:45 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Anyone know where to buy the steel? https://www.yellowpages.com/charleston-sc/steel-suppliers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Ripped and laminated? Just get the Navy to let you chuck a couple treated 20' 2x6s in a 8" or larger steam pipe, cap it off, apply steam. Next morning they will be like cooked spaghetti. Mitch Haley via Mercedes July 7, 2017 at 5:51 PM Somewhere I have plans

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On July 7, 2017 at 6:53 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > That sounds intriguing, certainly unique! You can finish it in clear UV resistant epoxy. The UV resistant part is vital, I made a wooden rack to put an ice chest in front of the trampoline on my

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2017-07-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Max there is a small supplier on Johns Island that has channel and box stuff, and I think there is an outfit called Charleston Supply or some such that has it. In any case just use the googs and you should find one easy enough. I have seen some of these places around in NChuck, can't remember

Re: [MBZ] Bear scat?

2017-07-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
No large dogs in the neighborhood. Neighbor has 3 small kids. I should ask if one is missing. On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 9:14 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is it in the woods? Is the pope Catholic? > > --FT > > > > On 7/6/17 10:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Surprisingly nice 1990 SEC W126 coupe on BAT

2017-07-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
In that case you should properly restore and flip it On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 9:15 AM, Floyd Thursby wrote: > Smoke Silver with Mushroom interior. I really like the colors. > > --R > > On 7/6/17 10:36 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Remind me - what color combo? > >

[MBZ] Subject: Bear scat?

2017-07-07 Thread Bob via Mercedes
Looks like Hillary passed thru Bob ___ 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] Bear scat?

2017-07-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Doesn't look at all like the bear poop I've seen. I'd figure that for a large dog. Bear poop this time of year is mostly berries and is more like a pile than a log. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 6:22 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Bear scat?

2017-07-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Is it in the woods? Is the pope Catholic? --FT On 7/6/17 10:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Found this in my neighbor's lawn within the local wildlife corridor normally traversed by deer and foxes. Dimensions are 2"W X 4" L. There are bear across the river but no sightings

Re: [MBZ] Surprisingly nice 1990 SEC W126 coupe on BAT

2017-07-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Smoke Silver with Mushroom interior. I really like the colors. --R On 7/6/17 10:36 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Remind me - what color combo? On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 2:56 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: The one I bought for

Re: [MBZ] PS hose repair?

2017-07-07 Thread MG via Mercedes
If you were going to get one then this might be the better choice. It does 4 more different hose sizes. http://www.ebay.com/itm/71500-Hydraulic-Hydra-Krimp-A-C-hose-crimping-tool-Air-Conditioner-Hose-Fitting-/232298245429?hash=item36160ded35:g:CL8AAOSwOgdYwPcg Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Bear scat?

2017-07-07 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
DON'T TOUCH IT > On Jul 6, 2017, at 10:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Found this in my neighbor's lawn within the local wildlife corridor > normally traversed by deer and foxes. Dimensions are 2"W X 4" L. There > are bear across the river but

Re: [MBZ] "Collectible" 1979 coupe attracts little interest on BAT

2017-07-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The nonturbo coupes have the nicer burlwood dash instead of zebrano on the turbo models On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 9:41 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks nice but most people want the turbo version. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 6, 2017, at 9:24 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Bear scat?

2017-07-07 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
Looks more like raccoon excrement. Michael E. Esh > On Jul 6, 2017, at 10:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Found this in my neighbor's lawn within the local wildlife corridor > normally traversed by deer and foxes. Dimensions are 2"W X 4" L. There

Re: [MBZ] "Collectible" 1979 coupe attracts little interest on BAT

2017-07-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That is true Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2017, at 8:52 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > The nonturbo coupes have the nicer burlwood dash instead of zebrano on the > turbo models > >> On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 9:41 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] "Collectible" 1979 coupe attracts little interest on BAT

2017-07-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Looks nice but most people want the turbo version. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2017, at 9:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Price creeping up. Now $2750. > > On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 1:27 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Bear scat?

2017-07-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So big? The dimensions are 2" wide X 4" long. On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 9:34 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks more like raccoon excrement. > > Michael E. Esh > > > > On Jul 6, 2017, at 10:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

[MBZ] It's a Nissan

2017-07-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
But we in the US won't get it anyway http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2017/07/mercedes-benz-s-first-pickup-truck-is-debuting-this-month.html? -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions

Re: [MBZ] Bear scat?

2017-07-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Maryland Wildlife emailed me the answer: "What you have is a clump of deer scat. The size & shape of deer scat varies with their diet, water content, etc." On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 9:53 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > So big? The dimensions are 2" wide X 4" long. > > On

Re: [MBZ] New Ride

2017-07-07 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
That is nice! Looks like the same color scheme as the one pictured on Motor Trend's review of the car! http://www.motortrend.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e-class/2008/mercedes-benz-e320-bluetec-first-test/ Dang! 400 lb of torque! Compared to many diesels its got to be a rocket! Donald Snook

Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch

2017-07-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Me, too. I was hoping to not get another blackun after having the '91 350SDL for many years. Wilton - Original Message - From: "OK Don via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "OK Don" Sent: Thursday, July

[MBZ] New Ride

2017-07-07 Thread Russ Williams via Mercedes
Blame Wilton for this. 2008 E320 Bluetech 143000 miles Not Black Not White Not Silver http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Raincloud27/library/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change