Re: [MBZ] Three point star truck

2018-06-04 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Jim wrote: > In fact, this _is_ a Unimog, minus the 4wd and triangular frame > business. Probably uses all the same bits and bobs, and probably > as unpleasant a daily driver. Sounds like all the disadvantages of a 'Mog - and none of the advantages. ___

[MBZ] Tapered rubber stopper with a hole for a hose (Attn: Curt)

2018-06-04 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
I just acquired a handful of genuine Switchcraft tapered rubber plugs like I use to evacuate the fuel from the fount (tank) of a Colman lantern. So far as I'm concerned, the XL connector itself is useless - but the rubber cable strain relief is just perfect to fit over a hose and seal against

[MBZ] FBI or Keystone Kop?

2018-06-04 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44349521 An off-duty FBI agent accidentally shot a bystander in the leg when his gun fell from its holster as he cavorted on the dance-floor of a bar in Denver, Colorado, police said...snip He just needs a holster with a strap. Gerry --- This email

Re: [MBZ] FBI or Keystone Kop?

2018-06-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> FBI or Keystone Kop? The letters FBI sort of imply the letters KK. They just have better PR than most. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 124 seats

2018-06-04 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Sounds like the heated seats plug to me. I really like them in my E300, even though it doesn't get too cold here in SC. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Jun 3, 2018 at 10:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On my 95 E300 the drivers front leather seat

Re: [MBZ] Electrics and Hybrids

2018-06-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
8-12 mile range for the Benz before they have to switch to gasoline? I'd never heard of the Honda Clarity before, but CoPart already has one. https://www.copart.com/lot/31744218 > http://evadc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/EVInfoSheet-20180403.pdf > ___

[MBZ] Electrics and Hybrids

2018-06-04 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> http://evadc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/EVInfoSheet-20180403.pdf Includes Mercedes C350e and Mercedes GLE550e --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] New lawn tractor?

2018-06-04 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
I need a lawn tractor to cut lawn on my 2/3 acre property in Maine. Is a low end John Deere any good? Like an E100? I don’t really want to spend 2K or more on a fancy machine as I’m not into lawns or cutting them! Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] New lawn tractor?

2018-06-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The low end big box John Deeres are an abomination to the John Deere name, I think. Just about any of the big box retailer tractors are junky, so I don’t think it really matters. I would go low end, like a Murphy, and just use it until it pukes. Walk behinds are the same way. I got tired of

[MBZ] Check Out This Color

2018-06-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Weird: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/559518901098732 Paint code 572, Ruby Red/pearl metallic. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Missing titles

2018-06-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Anybody heard of this method for getting a title to an old car that you may not have a title to?  This seems like a much easier and cheaper alternative to trying to get one thru Oklahoma for example, or if a car has been off the road for many years, and if it is titled in the state of OK for

[MBZ] I speeka' duh lingo

2018-06-04 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
It has been a few decades since i had to use it daily, but should be rusty enough to slog through. My kid, who is wasting his summer in my basement, is supposed to be the best speaker in AK high school competition. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD -

Re: [MBZ] Check Out This Color

2018-06-04 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Agreed! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 4, 2018, at 10:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Very tempting if only for the color. > > On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 8:22 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Gorgeous >> >> --R >> Sent from iPhone >>

Re: [MBZ] New lawn tractor?

2018-06-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On June 4, 2018 at 9:01 PM Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > > > I’m leaning towards brand new. I’m not interested enough in lawn tractors or > lawns to want to fiddle or fix an old machine. Would rather put the time into > my many old Mercedes!

Re: [MBZ] Missing titles

2018-06-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The tax is on whatever the NADA value is. On 6/4/2018 9:24 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: Is the tax on ACTUAL sale price or on state chosen Value? clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well

Re: [MBZ] Missing titles

2018-06-04 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Ah, then buying price has nothing to do with tax. WA has their own chosen valuations. The car I got for free last year was deemed at least worth $3k. Gump, the $120 car, was valued at $1500, because is was not sitting in a junk yard. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL -

Re: [MBZ] Missing titles

2018-06-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well the only good thing about this Vermont deal is at least you can look up the price online where as in OK, the price they pull is a total and complete mystery. On 6/4/2018 10:05 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: Ah, then buying price has nothing to do with tax. WA has their own chosen

Re: [MBZ] 190D clutch pedal switch, cruise control

2018-06-04 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Yes, there's a clutch disengagement switch. Obviously it needs to be in good condition, else either you won't have any cruise, or it won't disengage and will redline the engine when you push in the clutch, trying to compensate for the car slowing down. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Missing titles

2018-06-04 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > WA has their own chosen valuations. WA uses the Blue Book. Unless you fill out the special form, both seller and buyer, and both sign it. Then they take the actual sales price. Make sure the condition on the form justifies the price, if it's less than Blue Book. I've used this form for

Re: [MBZ] Check Out This Color

2018-06-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Very tempting if only for the color. On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 8:22 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Gorgeous > > --R > Sent from iPhone > > > On Jun 4, 2018, at 7:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Weird: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Electrics and Hybrids

2018-06-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What happened to the Chevy Spark? On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 4:57 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 8-12 mile range for the Benz before they have to switch to gasoline? > > I'd never heard of the Honda Clarity before, but CoPart already has one. >

Re: [MBZ] Spanish Speaker Needed

2018-06-04 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You been watching Cocaine Cowboys or Narcos again, puta? --R Sent from iPhone > On Jun 4, 2018, at 9:04 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > ¡Chinga tu madre, pendejo! > > On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 7:29 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Nein! >>

Re: [MBZ] Missing titles

2018-06-04 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Is the tax on ACTUAL sale price or on state chosen Value? 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 looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and

[MBZ] Spanish Speaker Needed

2018-06-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Anyone here conversational in Spanish? I’m trying to communicate with a seller on a car and they don’t speak English or won’t. Drop me a PM if you do. Thanks, -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] New lawn tractor?

2018-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Anything under $2k is going to be an MTD at heart. Save money and buy one at the local big-box store. We've got a $1000 17hp Craftsman at camp that we've beat the ever loving snot out of, it takes it and just keeps going. I actually broke the deck when I found a potato fork (think big, many

Re: [MBZ] New lawn tractor?

2018-06-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
https://maine.craigslist.org/grd/d/snapper-hivac-riding-lawn/6589939664.html https://maine.craigslist.org/grd/d/husqvarna-lrh-125-hydro/6607835734.html https://maine.craigslist.org/tls/d/fiskars-reel-mower/6598306462.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Check Out This Color

2018-06-04 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Gorgeous --R Sent from iPhone > On Jun 4, 2018, at 7:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Weird: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/559518901098732 > > Paint code 572, Ruby Red/pearl metallic. > > > > -D > > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Spanish Speaker Needed

2018-06-04 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Dos cervezas por favor --R Sent from iPhone > On Jun 4, 2018, at 8:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone here conversational in Spanish? I’m trying to communicate with a > seller on a car and they don’t speak English or won’t. > > Drop me a PM if you do. > > Thanks, > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] New lawn tractor?

2018-06-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Somewhat decent Gilson tractor in Lawn-Boy green: https://maine.craigslist.org/grd/d/riding-lawnmower/6580664545.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Spanish Speaker Needed

2018-06-04 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Nein! Bob R. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 4, 2018, at 5:23 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dos cervezas por favor > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jun 4, 2018, at 8:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Anyone here conversational in Spanish? I’m trying to

Re: [MBZ] New lawn tractor?

2018-06-04 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Sounds like a deal. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jun 4, 2018 8:26 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > Somewhat decent Gilson tractor in Lawn-Boy green: > https://maine.craigslist.org/grd/d/riding-lawnmower/6580664545.html > > ___ >

[MBZ] 190D clutch pedal switch, cruise control

2018-06-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I removed the drivers side under dash cover to hunt for the cruise control amp since the cruise control does not work, does not engage at all. I then discovered its mounted under a cover under the passenger side carpet.  I sure wish the other models had it here.  Anyway. when I pulled the

Re: [MBZ] New lawn tractor?

2018-06-04 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
I’m leaning towards brand new. I’m not interested enough in lawn tractors or lawns to want to fiddle or fix an old machine. Would rather put the time into my many old Mercedes! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 4, 2018, at 8:40 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Sounds like a deal. > > Dwight Giles Jr.

Re: [MBZ] Spanish Speaker Needed

2018-06-04 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
¡Chinga tu madre, pendejo! On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 7:29 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nein! > > Bob R. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 4, 2018, at 5:23 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Dos cervezas por favor > > > >

Re: [MBZ] New lawn tractor?

2018-06-04 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Dimitri wrote: > I’m leaning towards brand new. I’m not interested enough in lawn > tractors or lawns to want to fiddle or fix an old machine. Would > rather put the time into my many old Mercedes! New ones will probable need more work than an old one. ___

Re: [MBZ] FBI or Keystone Kop?

2018-06-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On June 4, 2018 at 11:59 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > Video looks as though he pulled the trigger when he grabbed for it to > pick it up. Exactly. No trigger discipline, at least not when drunk and out clubbing. Another problem, as Gerry mentioned, was lack of a proper

Re: [MBZ] FBI or Keystone Kop?

2018-06-04 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I've been following this episode via other links, same cam video. My take away on the event is it is a stack of errors on the agents part. First question [unanswered at this point] is "Was he consuming alcohol?".. if he was, having a concealed weapon, in a bar, and drinking, is a felony. If he

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

2018-06-04 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Plastics [of all sorts] are the by-product of crude oil distillation process. Over time, and UV exposure, plastics degrade. As they degrade, they gas of various chemical components, some of which are "oil like" and some which are "solvent like". Either substance breaks the bond of the glue used to

Re: [MBZ] FBI or Keystone Kop?

2018-06-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On June 4, 2018 at 12:46 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > First question [unanswered at this point] is "Was he consuming alcohol?".. > if he was, having a concealed weapon, in a bar, and drinking, is a felony. > On June 4, 2018 at 12:46 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > > I've been

Re: [MBZ] FBI or Keystone Kop?

2018-06-04 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Well...yeah! A modern firearm in decent condition doesn't fire without a trigger pull. If the weapon was one he was authorized to carry (whether personally owned or government issued) it would have been checked by someone competent as a part of the authorization. This injury was caused by

Re: [MBZ] FBI or Keystone Kop?

2018-06-04 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 04/06/2018 7:10 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44349521 An off-duty FBI agent accidentally shot a bystander in the leg when his gun fell from its holster as he cavorted on the dance-floor of a bar in Denver, Colorado, police said...snip He just

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

2018-06-04 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 02/06/2018 10:03 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: The best glue I've found for plastics is Gorilla glue. On sheet material the glue coating MUST be very, very thin because the glue expands on drying. Coat one side with glue and wet the other side very lightly. Wrap it tightly with duct