Re: [MBZ] W123 for Michael Esh or Mitch

2018-03-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Down on the southern border regions that would fetch some good money --FT On 3/13/18 11:44 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Is this someone's idea of a bad joke? On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 12:03 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

[MBZ] 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Cognac vinyl - $34529

2018-03-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
And perhaps most remarkably, it's still wearing its original exhaust system, another clue to an easy life out of the elements and in the hands of a very responsible and caring owner. https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-mercedes-benz-280sl/6525641884.html It does look quite nice

Re: [MBZ] 73 Mercedes-Benz 220D -- Once final assembly is complete car should be worth $15, 000

2018-03-13 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Love the color. And he’s not that far off on the final price if it’s done right and sold on BAT. Basket cases are bad news, though. This is a “good” basket case if there is such a thing. -D > On Mar 13, 2018, at 2:41 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This

[MBZ] Anyone need a TD hatch?

2018-03-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
cheepcheep, could probably get it for $25.  I might just go get it for grins https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-rear-door/6516073569.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
$500 and your buddies in the barn have a stable mate. Do it. You know you want to. -D > On Mar 13, 2018, at 2:49 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > 1992 Mercedes Benz 300SD - $750 > >

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Tinnitus

2018-03-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I accept your thanks in honor of all who gave more than I did. I was medically discharged for not being crazy enough to re-enlist again. ;)) [joking, of course] On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 10:53 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > +1 That giant sucking sound is all

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It's about an hour away out in the country/hood I am thinking.  I might go $400 depending, start at $300...  whatever the starting issue is is probably something pretty simple if he drove it home. But it apparently is a rodbender so who knows. Max -- you looking for a short road trip to

Re: [MBZ] Today's Crack Smokers

2018-03-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
On 3/13/18 6:16 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/1991-mercedes-300ce-koenig/6478584233.html No pics of the engine, just the garish body work https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-benz-300ce/6472705813.html You can actually get lost in

[MBZ] Mitch-level POS ML

2018-03-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2000-mercedes-ml320/6524867562.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] W123 for Michael Esh or Mitch

2018-03-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Don't you folks recognize a customized car when you see one? RB On 13/03/2018 10:44 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Is this someone's idea of a bad joke? On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 12:03 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

[MBZ] 73 Mercedes-Benz 220D -- Once final assembly is complete car should be worth $15, 000

2018-03-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This looks like a good Poos opportunity https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/73-mercedes-benz-220d/6526765708.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
1992 Mercedes Benz 300SD - $750 https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1992-mercedes-benz-300sd/6525753462.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
You did not read the ad carefully. It is not the rod bender. It is the elusive 8 cylinder 300D. RB On 13/03/2018 2:04 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It's about an hour away out in the country/hood I am thinking.  I might go $400 depending, start at $300...  whatever the starting issue

Re: [MBZ] BaT Flip For Kaleb

2018-03-13 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
"So one night we drove south to that hill overlooking the Rio Grande and then I said "Watch this!" and in the ensuing mayhem I shot a hole in my car trying to get my pistol out of my waistband." - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 9:07 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Today's Crack Smokers

2018-03-13 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That "koenig" CE is about as ugly as one can make a CE. Did they fit a hood from a 129 on it, trying to get that Bustang look? Hideous. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 6:16 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] W123 for Michael Esh or Mitch

2018-03-13 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
" This car drives no accidents has worn out driver seat " - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
True Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 2:39 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow! Who's o n crack? > Need! Nope! You need it like you need another hole in the head. > Want? maybe > >> Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Congrats! Time to ask for a raise? -D > On Mar 13, 2018, at 3:53 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I passed my exam this a.m., I'm now a Certified Systems Engineering > Professional, so yah let's go junking. I'll check with the Chairman of the > Social

[MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
OK Youse Guyz with M116/M117 experience: Today I got back to that M116 that is not stuck, but won't turn over completely on 2 pistons TDC. It turns about 330-345 degrees. I cranked up the BIG compressor and blew air in the 2 offending holes, (plugs out). Out of the one on the left bank

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That is the M116 popcorn popper engine, very rare --FT On 3/13/18 4:38 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: OK Youse Guyz with M116/M117 experience: Today I got back to that M116 that is not stuck, but won't turn over completely on 2 pistons TDC.  It turns about 330-345 degrees. I

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Waytago They made a whole mess out of the certifications after 2003. Before that it was MCSE for servers/network, and MCSA for software dev. and MCDBA for SQL.Easily understood. (MCSE 4.0, 2000) Ask for a raise? Sure. GET a raise?Probably not without a move and a new

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You got to be shitting me. I have never seen that before. So does it turn over now? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 3:38 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > OK Youse Guyz with M116/M117 experience: > > Today I got back to that M116 that is not stuck,

Re: [MBZ] 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Cognac vinyl - $34529

2018-03-13 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
I’m sure that’s a scam. The car pictured in that condition is 90 plus K all day long. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 2:42 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > And perhaps most remarkably, it's still wearing its original exhaust system, > another clue

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
So, does the engine now turn over fully? RB On 13/03/2018 3:38 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: OK Youse Guyz with M116/M117 experience: Today I got back to that M116 that is not stuck, but won't turn over completely on 2 pistons TDC.  It turns about 330-345 degrees. I cranked up the

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
As for Microsoft certs, yes, they created what we used to call the “profit octopus”. In other words, how many branches can we break each discipline into in order to create more certifications that cost more money to obtain? -D who has far too many certs as it is, fortunately none of them are

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Huh?! Maybe a cruel prank on the previous owner? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 4:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > You got to be shitting me. I have never seen that before. So does it turn > over now? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Tinnitus

2018-03-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
As G Mann wrote: The involvement of the brain is now a major interest of those researching the cause and treatment of tinnitus. Following is one interesting approach. Research on the cause(s) of tinnitus are interesting, but since Andrew is probably most interested in treatment and relief, he

[MBZ] BaT Flip For Kaleb

2018-03-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Just have Dimitri patch up the bullet hole. https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1991-mercedes-300ce-sportline/6528377679.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Today's Crack Smokers

2018-03-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/1991-mercedes-300ce-koenig/6478584233.html https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-benz-300ce/6472705813.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Another BaT Flip For Dan

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
If it were closer I would be on it Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 7:44 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not that bad looking of a car for the $$. I’m not that keen on the W124 > coupes, however. > > -D > >> On Mar 13, 2018, at 12:30 AM, Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] Another BaT Flip For Dan

2018-03-13 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Not that bad looking of a car for the $$. I’m not that keen on the W124 coupes, however. -D > On Mar 13, 2018, at 12:30 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/1988-mercedes-300ce-coupe/6528280368.html > Rick > > >

Re: [MBZ] Another BaT Flip For Dan

2018-03-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That looks nice. Poos needs to go check that out. $1200 would be an excellent deal. --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 8:44 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not that bad looking of a car for the $$. I’m not that keen on the W124 > coupes, however. > >

Re: [MBZ] BaT Flip For Kaleb

2018-03-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s a good deal depending on what that bullet lodged in and what mayhem it left behind. --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 6:01 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just have Dimitri patch up the bullet hole. > >

Re: [MBZ] W123 for Michael Esh or Mitch

2018-03-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Is this someone's idea of a bad joke? On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 12:03 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986- > mercedes-300-turbo/6526690662.html > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Broke Brakes!

2018-03-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I would gently threaten to write a bad review, unless they came up with a plan to compensate me for my travails. On Mon, Mar 12, 2018 at 11:59 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Scott sez: > > >Not much. Just tell everyone I meet that >would listen, naming names. > >

Re: [MBZ] Today's Crack Smokers

2018-03-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
"Once owned by " . makes it worth so much more BTW... who the hell was the named owner? And, why should I worship said owner with my wallet? On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 3:16 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Tinnitus

2018-03-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks again. I had always thought that tinnitus meant ringing in the ears - a terrible affliction. My "constant steam radiator" is actually not that disruptive, as the only adverse effect is diminished hearing acuity. Still, I don't know if this will worsen or transform over time to something

Re: [MBZ] Is the market tanking for 115s?

2018-03-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Remind me to hire one of you sleuths for my next PPI. On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 12:27 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, 12 Mar 2018 22:20:02 -0500 tyee165 via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Cracked dash, cracked and peeling wood on dash, split seats,

Re: [MBZ] Is the market tanking for 115s?

2018-03-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think the "etc" is what sunk it. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 13, 2018 12:27:17 AM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >On Mon, 12 Mar 2018 22:20:02 -0500 tyee165 via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Cracked dash, cracked and peeling

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Tinnitus

2018-03-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 13/03/2018 10:49 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Thanks again. I had always thought that tinnitus meant ringing in the ears - a terrible affliction. My "constant steam radiator" is actually not that disruptive, as the only adverse effect is diminished hearing acuity. Still, I

Re: [MBZ] Today's Crack Smokers

2018-03-13 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Never heard of him so I looked him up - "an American former professional baseball outfielder". Now that we know, who cares??? On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 10:51 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > "Once owned by " . makes it worth so much more BTW... who the hell > was

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Tinnitus

2018-03-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Having served in the Washington Beltway myself, I'm sure the "steam radiator" sound you are hearing is actually just the giant sucking sound that comes from all the government is motion there. It is suggested a therapy move to a remote desert island would alleviate the symptoms. On Tue, Mar 13,

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Tinnitus

2018-03-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Thank you, Those are the studies I read and took notice of. Seems to be a promising line of investigation to the problem. On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 1:18 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > As G Mann wrote: The involvement of the brain is now a major interest of > those

Re: [MBZ] Sun's out

2018-03-13 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
It were the Aliens making atmospheric entry coming in from the Pacific. Bright lights and booms in the sky at night clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks! Yes, frequently a move is required, but there are opportunities within Chucktown. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 13, 2018 4:42:31 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >Waytago They made a whole mess out of the certifications

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:03:52 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks! Time to apply for a position that includes a raise. I've got > some more certifications to get over the next year, but right now I'm > pretty competitive for moving up. CSEP wasn't too tough,

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks! Time to apply for a position that includes a raise. I've got some more certifications to get over the next year, but right now I'm pretty competitive for moving up. CSEP wasn't too tough, but glad it's done. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 13, 2018 4:34:46 PM

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Or, maybe someone was changing plugs but a bit slowly. Took them out and did not put them back in for a few days and a squirrel or 2 decided to store some food? RB On 13/03/2018 3:50 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: Huh?! Maybe a cruel prank on the previous owner? Sent from my iPhone On

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The only thing I can think of is at some point a mouse somehow dropped it in the intake which in turn made its way into open valves or something. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 3:50 PM, Dimitri wrote: > > Huh?! Maybe a cruel prank on the previous owner? > >

Re: [MBZ] Today's Crack Smokers

2018-03-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ken Griffey Jr. is in the Hall of Fame so that adds cachet and some value, provided you never drive the car and keep the title in his name. On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 2:29 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On 3/13/18 6:16 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] BaT Flip For Kaleb

2018-03-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Good Texas etiquette requires "Hold my beer and watch this".. besides, it's only ONE bullet hole, so has to be an "accidental discharge" "friendly fire" sort of thing... If it was a mad Texas woman, the only thing left without bullet holes would be one hubcap [maybe]. :)) [Don't ask

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Tinnitus

2018-03-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Interesting. Maybe it's the melatonin 1 mg sublingual tablet I take nearly every night! On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 3:14 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew sez: > > > I began the Dillon Experiment this morning >by eliminating my massive > daily does of >vitamin

Re: [MBZ] 73 Mercedes-Benz 220D -- Once final assembly is complete car should be worth $15, 000

2018-03-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
So, if Andrew were to buy this and begin to put it back together, can you just imagine how many questions he would pose to the list? RB On 13/03/2018 4:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Fun weekend project. Once done will drive another 1+ million miles. On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Maybe, or she ran it thru a popcorn factory Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 4:00 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did you lend it to Regina? ...and she drove it behind someone who tossed > popcorn (popped or unpopped) out the window?...and it got

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Orville Redenbacher had relations with it? https://youtu.be/XiGtFrRo5vg -D > On Mar 13, 2018, at 5:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Maybe, or she ran it thru a popcorn factory > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 13, 2018, at 4:00 PM, Greg

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Maybe it was in a circus wagon Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 5:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe, or she ran it thru a popcorn factory > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 13, 2018, at 4:00 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes <

[MBZ] Kaleb Car w/a Crashbox!!

2018-03-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
https://williamsport.craigslist.org/cto/6528149422.html -D ___ 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] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Did you lend it to Regina? ...and she drove it behind someone who tossed popcorn (popped or unpopped) out the window?...and it got sucked into the air intake? That's my theory and I'm sticking to it. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On

Re: [MBZ] Anyone need a TD hatch?

2018-03-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That is stupid cheap. Someone go get it. On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 2:54 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > cheepcheep, could probably get it for $25. I might just go get it for > grins > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-rear-door/6516073569.html >

Re: [MBZ] 73 Mercedes-Benz 220D -- Once final assembly is complete car should be worth $15, 000

2018-03-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Fun weekend project. Once done will drive another 1+ million miles. On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 3:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think he is on crack > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 13, 2018, at 1:54 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car w/a Crashbox!!

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Interesting. I have heard that the 300e with manny is not all that fun to drive. Very rare though if it’s factory. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 4:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://williamsport.craigslist.org/cto/6528149422.html > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Tinnitus

2018-03-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
+1 That giant sucking sound is all out dollars being sucked up, never to be seen again. Herr Mann, Thank you for your service. I am glad you were able to escape the sucking before it consumed you also! G Mann via Mercedes March 13, 2018 at 11:18 AM Having

Re: [MBZ] W123 for Michael Esh or Mitch

2018-03-13 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Rick wrote: > https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-mercedes-300-turbo/6526690662.html That looks like someone got stuck with a W123 instead of the Chrysler K-car they were dreaming of... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] BaT Flip For Kaleb

2018-03-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If there were a good story behind the bullet hole that would add provenance/value. On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 4:52 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Good Texas etiquette requires "Hold my beer and watch this".. besides, > it's only ONE bullet hole, so has to be an

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car w/a Crashbox!!

2018-03-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Maybe a foreign diplomat imported it, then sold it stateside. I've seen that before in the D.C. area. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 13, 2018 10:38:54 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >It’s possible but it looks like the rare us

Re: [MBZ] The 300e

2018-03-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Still available from the dealers? On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 7:55 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would love to find some for the w126. Beats finding diapers or tearing > down the engine to solve all the leaks. > > clay > > 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green >

[MBZ] OT 2000 Dodge Durango question

2018-03-13 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Today, I bought a 2000 Dodge Durango with Carfax verified 43,000 miles on it, 5.2 L V8 engine. I found something very interesting going on. It will not crank at all unless the light switch is turned one click to the right, just before the position to turn on the lights. I have never heard of

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car w/a Crashbox!!

2018-03-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Might it be a yuro version like a taxi? --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 6:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting. I have heard that the 300e with manny is not all that fun to > drive. Very rare though if it’s factory. > > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car w/a Crashbox!!

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It’s possible but it looks like the rare us version 5 speed Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 9:38 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Might it be a yuro version like a taxi? > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Mar 13, 2018, at 6:04 PM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Un-popped? Must have been mice, stored somewhere in the intake, then sucked in when the engine was cranked. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT 2000 Dodge Durango question

2018-03-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
On crypsler 300s when you turn the steering to the right, the RF window goes down. Could be some similar gremlin. Could be something screwed up in the steering column wiring. (light dimmer crossed with starter wire?) bad insulation? Starter/trans lockout crossed with light low/high

Re: [MBZ] OT 2000 Dodge Durango question

2018-03-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Anti- theft measure? Some aftermarket bodge? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 11:30 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > Today, I bought a 2000 Dodge Durango with Carfax verified 43,000 miles on it, > 5.2 L V8 engine. I found something very

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Did it blow out an exhaust port? Just trying to imagine this scenario. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 8:09 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Compressed air into the plug hole. Popcorn started popping out right away. > >> Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
No, it came back out the plug hole. I wish I had my blow gun with the 12" tube here. That would make blowing out the combustion chambers easier. If the intake valve was open, the exhaust would be closed. If someone wants to send me an old android smartfone, I can look inside with a

[MBZ] Probably not for Don

2018-03-13 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
He has a hot rod 400E now. No need for an oldtimer to Martha https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/1970-mercedes-280se/6527151144.html clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car w/a Crashbox!!

2018-03-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Where is the car locate, VA? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 13, 2018 5:57:50 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >https://williamsport.craigslist.org/cto/6528149422.html > >-D > >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Is the market tanking for 115s?

2018-03-13 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I am not sure the market is tanking much for the classics. If it were, there would be far more of them making appearances at PnP. Somebody is holding on to them, or allowing them to rot in the weeds of the back 40. The W140 is about the oldest in the yards at the moment. Mostly w210 and

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Tinnitus

2018-03-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Andrew sez: > I began the Dillon Experiment this morning >by eliminating my massive daily > does of >vitamin B12. Occasionally, I take valerian root and tryptophan before bed. That exacerbates the problem.  Rick BTW, trim your posts ___

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I need that car. You need to go get it, then I bring a 3 car trailer down and haul 3 back to okieland Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 2:04 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's about an hour away out in the country/hood I am thinking. I might go

Re: [MBZ] 73 Mercedes-Benz 220D -- Once final assembly is complete car should be worth $15, 000

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I think he is on crack Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 1:54 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Love the color. And he’s not that far off on the final price if it’s done > right and sold on BAT. > > Basket cases are bad news, though. This is a “good”

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Ha I think I am going to keep this E300 now that I have it running well, or at least try to sell it for some good money now not Okie money.  I need to check the GPs on it though, see what those codes are about. I don't need another car but it is not bad, would need a new set of tires if I was

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Wow! Who's o n crack? Need! Nope! You need it like you need another hole in the head. Want? maybe Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes March 13, 2018 at 2:17 PM I need that car. You need to go get it, then I bring a 3 car trailer down and haul 3 back to

Re: [MBZ] UH OH this could be deadly

2018-03-13 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I passed my exam this a.m., I'm now a Certified Systems Engineering Professional, so yah let's go junking. I'll check with the Chairman of the Social Committee and get back to you. Worst case scenario we put in the engine from Wilton's 300D. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Mar 13, 2018

Re: [MBZ] The 300e

2018-03-13 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I would love to find some for the w126. Beats finding diapers or tearing down the engine to solve all the leaks. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it

Re: [MBZ] Sun's out

2018-03-13 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I forgot to mention that I got two color and clear coats on the faces of the bundts. Used the wire wheel on the lug bolts to defeat the rust, and gave them a rust begone primer as well as color and clear. Now all of it is living inside until around May so that the cure is complete before

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
No. Wanna buy a "rare popcorn popper M116? See if you can outbid Floyd! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes March 13, 2018 at 3:46 PM You got to be shitting me. I have never seen that before. So does it turn over now? ___

Re: [MBZ] The 300e

2018-03-13 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
They tend to reduce road mess getting up on the engine, as act as a diaper for any leaks that may try to mark the pavement. Lazy mechanics and body shops tend to lose the part when performing services as it speeds up access to the car clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL -

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
not yet.I am thinking there is popcorn holding a valve open or popcorn still wedged in the combustion chamber.That is why I plan to take the top/valley apart tomorrow. Randy Bennell via Mercedes March 13, 2018 at 3:45 PM So, does the engine now turn over

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Send money! Enough franklins, and you can own it! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes March 13, 2018 at 3:43 PM That is the M116 popcorn popper engine, very rare --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Haha! I like that one! Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes March 13, 2018 at 4:00 PM Did you lend it to Regina? ...and she drove it behind someone who tossed popcorn (popped or unpopped) out the window?...and it got sucked into the air intake? That's my theory and

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
No, I don't think that is a possibility at alll. I did however have an OM603 sabotaged one time. Made to look like mice, but it was done by 2 legged rats. Dimitri via Mercedes March 13, 2018 at 3:50 PM Huh?! Maybe a cruel prank on the previous owner?

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Or she ran over a cub scout delivering popcorn he sold... Actually it is not normal yellow popcorn. it is a small kernel popcorn like what we used to call cuban popcorn. about 1/8" dia and 1/4 to 3/16ths long. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes March 13, 2018 at

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
All the rubber probably needs to be replaced anyway. Did you blow compressed air into a spark plug hole, or remove plug and blow into intake? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 7:53 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > not yet.I am thinking there is

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Really? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 7:56 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > No, I don't think that is a possibility at alll. I did however have an > OM603 sabotaged one time. Made to look like mice, but it was done by 2 > legged rats. > >>

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Compressed air into the plug hole. Popcorn started popping out right away. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes March 13, 2018 at 8:04 PM All the rubber probably needs to be replaced anyway. Did you blow compressed air into a spark plug hole, or remove plug and blow

Re: [MBZ] M116 Popcorn

2018-03-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Wacko idea- is it possible that it is something other than popcorn? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 13, 2018 9:09 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > Compressed air into the plug hole. Popcorn started popping out right away. > > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes