Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

2018-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
QNAP is good stuff, you should be fine with it. For anyone considering a NAS, avoid Drobo. They have proprietary firmware that “tags” each hard drive and checks it for errors. If the error count is too high as determined by their standards, the drive is flagged as bad and cannot be used in

Re: [MBZ] OT BUFF sighting

2018-04-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
A "wild" plane recently came to a field near here in North Central Florida and gave people rides for ($100?). Riders were warned that they couldn't talk to each other during the flight because of the noise. It was a Ford Trimotor. Gerry > You are VERY fortunate to have never seen one live since

Re: [MBZ] OT this is a New Thing for me

2018-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Or as Click and Clack often asked when someone called in that was a graduate student, “Art History major?” -D > On Apr 26, 2018, at 11:50 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Perfectly stated... Practical business experience supports that view, IMHO. > > On Thu, Apr

Re: [MBZ] Best car wax

2018-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Shampoo, conditioner, polish, wax. -D > On Apr 26, 2018, at 11:02 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Thu, 26 Apr 2018 22:39:11 -0400 Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Yes it would. I’m not aware of any stores that sell it so it would have

Re: [MBZ] Best car wax

2018-04-27 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Makes sense. So what’s your favorite wax Martha? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2018, at 6:32 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Shampoo, conditioner, polish, wax. > > -D > > >> On Apr 26, 2018, at 11:02 PM, Craig via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] OT BUFF sighting

2018-04-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I am a member of Owl's Head. They list August 4 & 5 as their 'Wings & Wheels Spectacular ' aircraft day.check to see if they are giving Trimotor rides then. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 27, 2018 9:10 AM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: I'd love to go in a

Re: [MBZ] Best car wax

2018-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have wandered aimlessly through the world of waxes over the years, going from inexpensive to expensive, etc., etc. I am of the impression that whatever one likes best is the best product for them. It’s almost as tough as discussing proper motor oil. I have been using Collinite Liquid

Re: [MBZ] OT BUFF sighting

2018-04-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I'd love to go in a Trimotor. They have (had?) one at the Owls Head transportation museum. My dad always wanted to go for a ride but never got to. Hmm, he's got a birthday coming up... -Curt On Friday, April 27, 2018, 9:08:16 AM EDT, MG via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] This Is Total Insanity

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
My grandma's vinyl top 4dr had something like 42k on the odo when she died in 1990. I think it was a 1976. Went something like $1500 at the estate auction IIRC. Probably worth $5k today if I'd stuck it in a time capsule. Mitch. > On April 26, 2018 at 3:01 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >

[MBZ] It's GREEN!

2018-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/d/awesome-classic-mercedes-500se/6564332265.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Missing Tires

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I've signed up for text message updates from USPS and UPS, does FedEx do it too? Usually, but now always, I get the message within a few minutes of delivery. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Nice Price or Crack Pipe?

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
2015 GLK350, 56k miles, salvage title, $7900 plus about $1500 in auction house fees. https://www.copart.com/lot/27955508 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Missing Tires

2018-04-27 Thread MG via Mercedes
Yeah talked to the FedEx people on the phone already and they called back within 20 min but in the end was told I had to wait till Sat. as that was how long they had to find and deliver the packages. I always have gone out to talk with the drivers when they found us as in the case of the

Re: [MBZ] OT BUFF sighting

2018-04-27 Thread MG via Mercedes
Took a ride on that with my granddaughter a few years ago. She was about 7 or 8 at the time. It was a blast! MG archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: A "wild" plane recently came to a field near here in North Central Florida and gave people rides for ($100?). Riders were warned that they couldn't

Re: [MBZ] Missing Tires

2018-04-27 Thread MG via Mercedes
Don't know if FedEx does it or not. Wouldn't help me very much anyway as my phone doesn't do text messages and the computer isn't on line all the time. MG Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I've signed up for text message updates from USPS and UPS, does FedEx do it too? Usually, but now always,

Re: [MBZ] OT this is a New Thing for me

2018-04-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 07:32:45 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > The first phrase learned at your new job after taking an "Art History > Major" degree is: > "Would you like fries with that?" > > I've often thought of writing a PhD thesis titled: "The cause of > advanced

Re: [MBZ] Stripper hates...

2018-04-27 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
??? http://www.lastotallyawesome.com/shop/all-purpose/awesome-all-purpose-concentrated-cleaner-32oz/ - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 12:12 AM, clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was surprised at how quickly 35 years of brake dust came off.

Re: [MBZ] OT this is a New Thing for me

2018-04-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Thanks Craig.. .. Still having a belly laugh at the Long list of chapters of justification for the thesis that would have to be attached to the Two Pages... Just cheered up my day... Kudos Further solidifies why I did not choose a path in the ivy walls of academia. Grant... On

Re: [MBZ] Nice Price or Crack Pipe?

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I haven't found a free screen grab recorder that I like, so I've been putting an Android phone in video recording mode and propping it up on my keyboard aimed at the screen. > On April 27, 2018 at 2:09 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > How do you record an

Re: [MBZ] OT old gasoline

2018-04-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Some time back, I collected about 30 gallons of "abandoned gas" . It was at least 10 yrs old. I ran it through a water filter to remove as much water as possible, and have been feeding it through my various diesel trucks [all Ford with 7,3 diesel engines] by adding a gallon to a tank of diesel...

Re: [MBZ] OT this is a New Thing for me

2018-04-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:25:36 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks Craig.. .. Still having a belly laugh at the Long > list of chapters of justification for the thesis that would have to be > attached to the Two Pages... > > Just cheered up my day...

Re: [MBZ] It's GREEN!

2018-04-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's got the oogy velour interior that smells putrid if driven by a smoker. On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 12:59 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:06:55 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Chernobyl

2018-04-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
As with any disaster, it's never a single line failure, however, that pretty much sums up the start points. After the fact it was determined the containment vessel was far below both design strength due to sub standard Russian concrete and re-bar, coupled with a myriad of other design flaws in

Re: [MBZ] crack pipe

2018-04-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
A real POS. $1500 car on a good day. On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 2:30 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-mercedes-300td-w > agon/6558986239.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Gremlins and Pacers

2018-04-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:46:06 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > There was a Gremlin and a Pacer at the car show last Saturday.  I kinda > like the Pacer, the design still looked fresh after, what, 50 years now? > > I knew a girl who had a Gremlin, it was a lima

Re: [MBZ] OT old gasoline

2018-04-27 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Check the county recycling website, they've got stations that take old mixed gas from boats, should take this stuff just as well. Alternatively mix it into your truck's fuel tank in small doses over time to burn it up. - Max Charleston SC ___

Re: [MBZ] Kumhos are Kumming

2018-04-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well bought. My 300TD has a set of Kumho Sense On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 11:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Feeling flush today, I ordered a set of215/55R-16 Kumho Ecsta PA31 XL tars > from Tire Rack for the $500 E300D that Kleb was slow to pull the trigger >

Re: [MBZ] Nice Price or Crack Pipe?

2018-04-27 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Crude but effective... - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 2:33 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I haven't found a free screen grab recorder that I like, so I've been > putting an Android phone in video recording mode and propping it up on my >

Re: [MBZ] Nice Price or Crack Pipe?

2018-04-27 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
How do you record an auction, Mitch? - 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] Missing Tires

2018-04-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The thief has probably listed the tires on Craigslist or ebay. Check it out. On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 1:08 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > Don't know if FedEx does it or not. Wouldn't help me very much anyway as > my phone doesn't do text messages and the computer isn't on

Re: [MBZ] Missing Tires

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I don't know if everybody does it, but Tire Rack puts the tires' serial numbers on the invoice for warranty tracking. Mitch. > On April 27, 2018 at 2:50 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > The thief has probably listed the tires on Craigslist or ebay.

Re: [MBZ] OT BUFF sighting

2018-04-27 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
D model BUFFs over Vietnam carried 84 500-pounders (44 klbs) in that "small" bay, plus 24 more on wing pylons. W - Original Message - From: "Mountain Man via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mountain Man"

[MBZ] Clean 1987 560SE L climbing to $13k and perhaps beyond.

2018-04-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I wonder if the mileage can be documented. I predict this will exceed $15k when the hammer falls. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-mercedes-benz-560sel-6/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-04-27 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Gremlins and Pacers

2018-04-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:26:12 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Howyu Been. That, of course, should have been Howyu Bean ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] crack pipe

2018-04-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-mercedes-300td-wagon/6558986239.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] OT this is a New Thing for me

2018-04-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So Geology is OK but Geological Studies is not? On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 2:49 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:25:36 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Thanks Craig.. .. Still having a belly laugh at the Long

Re: [MBZ] Stripper hates...

2018-04-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Send it to Dickarde!He can analyze if for hours in the cloud of pakalolo smoke normally around him. haay Mn. I wonder what I should do with the melted lump of black goo? clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models-

Re: [MBZ] This Is Total Insanity

2018-04-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Post WWII my grandparents/parents had: (all new) 1946 Bowtie Master Deluxe, Blue 1950 Bowtie Deluxe seafoam green 1955 Bowtie lemon, it became 1956 bowtie Belaire Turquoise lower, white upper Used 1959 bowtie Inpala with the massive horizontal fins White New 1963 bowtie impala, White used 1965

Re: [MBZ] Nice Price or Crack Pipe?

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On April 27, 2018 at 10:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Bid Status: NEVER BID > Sale Status: Sold > Starting Bid: $0 USD They don't tell you what they sold for, you have to watch the auction in real time (sometimes I record the auction and review the

Re: [MBZ] OT this is a New Thing for me

2018-04-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The first phrase learned at your new job after taking an "Art History Major" degree is: "Would you like fries with that?" I've often thought of writing a PhD thesis titled: "The cause of advanced degree holders failure to gain employment in the employment market". However, it always said

[MBZ] Quotes pages Wuz: WARNING!

2018-04-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Quotes pages need to be reinstated. some of the ones there are real classics. Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I found the “Quotes” pages from the old mbz.org lists recently. Reading it brought back a lot of fond memories and seeing names I hadn’t heard or seen in many years was enjoyable as

Re: [MBZ] Nice Price or Crack Pipe?

2018-04-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Bid Status: NEVER BID Sale Status: Sold Starting Bid: $0 USD I suppose someone could fix it up or part it out for some good money --FT On 4/27/18 10:09 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: 2015 GLK350, 56k miles, salvage title, $7900 plus about $1500 in auction house fees.

[MBZ] Kumhos are Kumming

2018-04-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Feeling flush today, I ordered a set of215/55R-16 Kumho Ecsta PA31 XL tars from Tire Rack for the $500 E300D that Kleb was slow to pull the trigger on, I am going to get that thing on the road now that it is running OK.  I can deal with the GPs later or just let them go, the car starts just

[MBZ] OT old gasoline

2018-04-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I found a coupla gas cans sitting in the woods behind my friend’s barn where I’m keeping some “projects.” One 5 gal full the other 2-3 gal. She said they were for the tractor her daughter took. No idea why they were out in the woods but I grabbed them. Wondering what to do with the gas which

Re: [MBZ] 1978 6.9 open for bidding on BAT

2018-04-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This could be the biggest scandal since Teapot Dome. On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 12:34 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It has a 116.036 VIN. > But it might have been assembled from 2-3 heaps of junk, > or have had parts replaced with pieces from earlier W116 or 280SE.

Re: [MBZ] Stripper hates...

2018-04-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Those caps are pretty cheap if I recall, I think I bought a couple years ago.  Or at the knacker... --FT On 4/27/18 12:12 AM, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: ...knock -off bundt caps I refinished a set of junk yard bundts last month or so. Gave them time to cure fully before I bothered to

Re: [MBZ] 1978 6.9 open for bidding on BAT

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
It has a 116.036 VIN. But it might have been assembled from 2-3 heaps of junk, or have had parts replaced with pieces from earlier W116 or 280SE. Mitch. > On April 27, 2018 at 12:11 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Are you alleging that this is a 450

Re: [MBZ] 1978 6.9 open for bidding on BAT

2018-04-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Are you alleging that this is a 450 SEL in 6.9 clothing? On Apr 27, 2018 12:34 AM, "OK Don via Mercedes" wrote: > Pieced together from how many different cars I bet the numbers don't > match. > > On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 11:28 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] OT old gasoline

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
If it smells 'bad', it's potentially dangerous accelerant for lighting brush fires. If it smells like gasoline and is clear in color, run it in a lawnmower, it's probably a bit lower on the octane rating scale than when it was new. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT old gasoline

2018-04-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I mix all sorts of old horror to run through my 1965 Snapper RER. The worst is stuff pulled from old snowmobiles, its usually got oil, almost always has water. Filter it with a Mr. Funnel, mix about 25% into the mower at a time, no problem as long as it doesn't have floaties.. -Curt On

Re: [MBZ] OT old gasoline

2018-04-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 27/04/2018 11:36 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I found a coupla gas cans sitting in the woods behind my friend’s barn where I’m keeping some “projects.” One 5 gal full the other 2-3 gal. She said they were for the tractor her daughter took. No idea why they were out in the

Re: [MBZ] It's GREEN!

2018-04-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:06:55 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/d/awesome-classic-mercedes-500se/6564332265.html > > -D "What is not working now: Air conditioner. radio antenna" Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] This Is Total Insanity

2018-04-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Latecomer Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Our first new car was a '76 Chevette, which we owned for 7 years during which our only repair $$s went for brakes. Sold it for $300, opening the way to purchase our first Mercedes in 1982 (1973 280). The rest is (boring) history.

Re: [MBZ] OT BUFF sighting

2018-04-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
In 1980, I was building a house, and SAC was doing low altitude training with B-52s. They would fly over often, low. THAT is AWE! When they were keeping constant watch over Nikki and his successors up through Gorby, i'd see the contrails several times a day. If I was able to fast enough,

Re: [MBZ] Gremlins and Pacers

2018-04-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
There was a Gremlin and a Pacer at the car show last Saturday.  I kinda like the Pacer, the design still looked fresh after, what, 50 years now? I knew a girl who had a Gremlin, it was a lima bean green color and she called it Lima Bean. --FT On 4/26/18 4:03 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Chernobyl

2018-04-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I was reading some info online last night about the Chernobyl disaster. The sad thing is that the reactor was doing fine. No issues. BUT they decided to run some test of a  procedure to cool the reactor if it started to overheat. They pumped in water and it turned to steam that blew the top

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2018-04-27 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Damn that’s nice. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2018, at 7:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1968 Rare Mercedes Benz 220 Diesel > > https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/1968-rare-mercedes-benz-220/6573552810.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2018-04-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Looks like the,same color as my china,blue 300CD, which I bought mostly for the color Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 27, 2018 8:45 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > That is a beautiful car. Love the China Blue, or whatever the Germans > called it. > > -D > > >

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2018-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That is a beautiful car. Love the China Blue, or whatever the Germans called it. -D > On Apr 27, 2018, at 7:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1968 Rare Mercedes Benz 220 Diesel > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kaleb's new work car?

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On April 27, 2018 at 8:35 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Interesting. Maybe if Craig doesn’t sell his kenworth he should take it to > copart. I thought he was trying to sell his Pete and keep the KW900? Mitch.

[MBZ] Slightly OT but still cars

2018-04-27 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I think I know where there is a Chrysler Lebaron in a Testarossa body kit https://jalopnik.com/this-crusty-fiero-based-ferrari-f40-replica-is-a-race-c-1825418002 - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT BUFF sighting

2018-04-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Where to find the Trimotor stops - - https://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/flight-experiences/fly-the-ford-eaa-ford-tri-motor-airplane-tour/ford-tri-motor-tour-stops more info at: https://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/flight-experiences/fly-the-ford-eaa-ford-tri-motor-airplane-tour On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 8:45 AM,

[MBZ] OT: Kaleb's new work car?

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Just the thing to visit car dealers all over Okiehoma. https://www.copart.com/lot/31998938 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2018-04-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Orginal Owner Bought Brand New! Duh. --R Sent from iPhone > On Apr 27, 2018, at 7:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1968 Rare Mercedes Benz 220 Diesel > > https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/1968-rare-mercedes-benz-220/6573552810.html > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kaleb's new work car?

2018-04-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Interesting. Maybe if Craig doesn’t sell his kenworth he should take it to copart. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2018, at 6:58 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just the thing to visit car dealers all over Okiehoma. > https://www.copart.com/lot/31998938 >

Re: [MBZ] Slightly OT but still cars

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
There were all sorts of Ferrari type kits for Fieros, but the only kit I can remember for the FWD LeBaron was a R129 kit. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] Wow

2018-04-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1968 Rare Mercedes Benz 220 Diesel https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/1968-rare-mercedes-benz-220/6573552810.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2018-04-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I lust in MY heart Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 27, 2018 7:41 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > Damn that’s nice. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 27, 2018, at 7:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > 1968 Rare

Re: [MBZ] Slightly OT but still cars

2018-04-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 27/04/2018 3:24 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I think I know where there is a Chrysler Lebaron in a Testarossa body kit https://jalopnik.com/this-crusty-fiero-based-ferrari-f40-replica-is-a-race-c-1825418002 - Max Charleston SC ___

Re: [MBZ] Stripper hates...

2018-04-27 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
For a BUCK, the stuff is awesome! I found it does not oxidize metal, unlike other cleaning solutions. Full strength, it can eat the kruft off the underside of a car. It washed the thick gunk off the differential and axles. Stripped the muck off the engine from drool and leaks of oil over

[MBZ] My latest pre-Regina’d copart purchase

2018-04-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.copart.com/lot/31123038 Sent from my iPhone ___ 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] OT: Kaleb's new work car?

2018-04-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 19:51:33 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > Maybe that’s it. Yes, that's it. And I'm currently working with some people in Texas who have a fellow who wants to buy the Peterbilt. Craig > > On Apr 27, 2018, at 7:46 PM, Mitch Haley via

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kaleb's new work car?

2018-04-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 21:40:11 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On April 27, 2018 at 9:35 PM Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > And I'm currently working with some people in Texas who have a fellow > > who wants to buy the

Re: [MBZ] My latest pre-Regina’d copart purchase

2018-04-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
*According to Wikipedia:* "Mercedes-Benz revised and updated the W163 in 2001 for the 2002 model year. Styling updates involved the fitment of new head- and tail-lamp lenses, front and rear bumpers, new alloy wheels on most variants, the relocation of the side turn signals from the fenders to the

Re: [MBZ] Today's 400E Fun

2018-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Thanks! This is just a run-up to doing the headliner in the W210 wagon. I’ve got the new material for it, but it’s still going to be a pig of a job… -D > On Apr 27, 2018, at 9:12 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Attaboy Dan. > > Dwight Giles Jr. >

Re: [MBZ] My latest pre-Regina’d copart purchase

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
About the same overall condition as my 2003 when I bought it. My bumper and grill were better, my radiator, headlight and fog light were worse. What did that cost you? I paid $135 to ship my 2003 home, yours isn't going to be that easy. Mitch. > On April 27, 2018 at 9:25 PM "Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2018-04-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 20:45:06 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > That is a beautiful car. Love the China Blue, or whatever the Germans > called it. Yes, it is a beautiful car. It brings back memories of our '72 220D/8, which I bought new. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Stripper hates...

2018-04-27 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
IT has been my go to for the past year. First use took the gunk off that the wheel cleaner spray could not. Every time I wash the car I give the alloys a shot, then wipe the wheel clean. Rinse with hose water and it looks good as almost new. No damage to the original coating/paint in those

Re: [MBZ] My latest pre-Regina’d copart purchase

2018-04-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Donated vehicle, I would go for it for sure. You could flip it maybe. Hell I would be interested as a work car. Maybe I should bid on it and have you pick it up for me. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2018, at 8:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was

Re: [MBZ] My latest pre-Regina’d copart purchase

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On April 27, 2018 at 9:40 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > $600. Noticeably less than I paid for my 188k mile ML350. I don't think there's all that much difference between a 320 and a 350. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] My latest pre-Regina’d copart purchase

2018-04-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Better call your little frien and tell her she'd better have the keys this time. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: $600. Its a later model one, it’s got low miles for most I have seen. And the carfax shows it had extensive work at the dealer including a complete engine rebuild for some

Re: [MBZ] OT Chernobyl

2018-04-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
There was a documentry of how they built the new structure over it. I was wondering if it is still in ukraine or in the part the Vlad the putie invaded and took over. In other words, Ukraine problem or Rooskie problem now. If rooskies, then the guys putting up the new structure most likely

Re: [MBZ] OT Chernobyl

2018-04-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 20:31:24 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > There was a documentry of how they built the new structure over it. > I was wondering if it is still in ukraine or in the part the Vlad the > putie invaded and took over. In other words, Ukraine

Re: [MBZ] My latest pre-Regina’d copart purchase

2018-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I was thinking about bidding on this: https://www.copart.com/lot/32731528 -D > On Apr 27, 2018, at 9:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/31123038 > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kaleb's new work car?

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On April 27, 2018 at 9:35 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 19:51:33 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Maybe that’s it. > > Yes, that's it. > > And I'm currently working with some people in Texas who

Re: [MBZ] OT old gasoline

2018-04-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
You could have some real fun with yer Keewah naybors wit dat!Think Pyrotechnics! Seriously 1 or 2 gal added to a tankull of fresh benzin would do no harm. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I found a coupla gas cans sitting in the woods behind my friend’s barn where I’m keeping

Re: [MBZ] Gremlins and Pacers

2018-04-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Como se frijole > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Craig via Mercedes > Sent: Friday, April 27, 2018 1:47 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Craig > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gremlins

Re: [MBZ] My latest pre-Regina’d copart purchase

2018-04-27 Thread Russ Williams via Mercedes
Let me know when you come to pick it up. I'll meet you and take you to lunch. Russ W. On Fri,4/27/18 20:40, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: $600. Its a later model one, it’s got low miles for most I have seen. And the carfax shows it had extensive work at the dealer including a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kaleb's new work car?

2018-04-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Maybe that’s it. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2018, at 7:46 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On April 27, 2018 at 8:35 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >> wrote: >> >> >> Interesting. Maybe if Craig doesn’t sell his

[MBZ] Today's 400E Fun

2018-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
While my roof is being done I decided to take the day off and work on the 400E some more, since a car had to be trapped inside the garage as the roofer’s rolloff container for the old roofing had to be placed in front of the garage. Took the sagging headliner out, stripped the headliner board

Re: [MBZ] Stripper hates...

2018-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Do you think it would work well as a wheel cleaner as far as taking off brake dust? -D > On Apr 27, 2018, at 6:11 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > For a BUCK, the stuff is awesome! I found it does not oxidize metal, unlike > other cleaning solutions. Full

Re: [MBZ] Today's 400E Fun

2018-04-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Attaboy Dan. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 27, 2018 9:10 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > While my roof is being done I decided to take the day off and work on the > 400E some more, since a car had to be trapped inside the garage as the > roofer’s rolloff

Re: [MBZ] Today's 400E Fun

2018-04-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Braver man than I AM. Not sure I would,tackle a,new,headliner Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 27, 2018 9:17 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Thanks! > > This is just a run-up to doing the headliner in the W210 wagon. I’ve got > the new material for it, but

Re: [MBZ] My latest pre-Regina’d copart purchase

2018-04-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
$600. Its a later model one, it’s got low miles for most I have seen. And the carfax shows it had extensive work at the dealer including a complete engine rebuild for some reason at 30k miles. It’s close to my mothers so I will go see her next week when I pick it up. Otherwise I would not buy

Re: [MBZ] OT old gasoline

2018-04-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Charcoal lighter...just remember to stand back a few feet and throw a stick match at it. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: If it smells 'bad', it's potentially dangerous accelerant for lighting brush fires. If it smells like gasoline and is clear in color, run it in a lawnmower, it's probably

Re: [MBZ] My latest pre-Regina’d copart purchase

2018-04-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Non turbo. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 27, 2018 9:37 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > I was thinking about bidding on this: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/32731528 > > -D > > > > On Apr 27, 2018, at 9:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] My latest pre-Regina’d copart purchase

2018-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On April 27, 2018 at 9:37 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I was thinking about bidding on this: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/32731528 What's 'secondary damage to side' mean, other than the mirror is busted off? Front damage appears to be the lower

Re: [MBZ] My latest pre-Regina’d copart purchase

2018-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I noticed it says the bid increment is $275.00. -D > On Apr 27, 2018, at 9:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Donated vehicle, I would go for it for sure. You could flip it maybe. Hell I > would be interested as a work car. Maybe I should bid on it and

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2018-04-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Were you the original owner? --R Sent from iPhone > On Apr 27, 2018, at 9:34 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 27 Apr 2018 20:45:06 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> That is a beautiful car. Love the China Blue, or whatever the

Re: [MBZ] My latest pre-Regina’d copart purchase

2018-04-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Oh yeah gopher it. Cheap fun, flip it. --R Sent from iPhone > On Apr 27, 2018, at 9:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was thinking about bidding on this: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/32731528 > > -D > > >> On Apr 27, 2018, at 9:25 PM, Kaleb C.

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