but oddly compelling
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Supposed to be warm here, like mid-high 50s at the end of the week. T-shirt
weather...
-Curt
On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 2:17:38 PM EDT, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
wrote:
How many different kinds of clips are there on all the body trim pieces on my
W124?
Now that I have been driving
Ugh...
When we get those first 70 degree days its miserable all the worse because
it'll still get down in to the 40s fast when the sun goes down. So you wear
shorts but plan your change of clothes because it'll get cold fast.
-Curt
On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 3:03:54 PM EDT, Craig via
If you’re talking about the cladding on the bottom half of the doors, there are
two different clips used as I recall, and one oddball clip on the rear doors.
I would have to look in my notes but I probably have the list ‘o’ clips for it.
-D
> On Mar 26, 2019, at 2:16 PM, Bob Rentfro via
The car that goes ZIP
https://jalopnik.com/meh-car-monday-nobody-cares-about-lisa-catera-1829123433
--FT
On 3/26/19 1:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
Yeah, but that is unsurprising for a V8 gas engine. A zippy diesel - now
we're talking.
On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 1:11 PM Curt
How many different kinds of clips are there on all the body trim pieces on my
W124?
Now that I have been driving this thing after it sat most of its life, stuff
that has been baking in the AZ sun are failing. Like body trim. The pieces on
the door, for example, are becoming loose so I removed
On Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:16:50 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
wrote:
> I’m leaving the 90 degree AZ for Buzzard’s Bay, MA. Career Fair at
> Massachusetts Maritime Academy. I best take a jacket.
Indeed you should!
Being in the 50s will be worse than when I was back in Pasadena, CA,
after much
On Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:36:50 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> If you’re talking about the cladding on the bottom half of the doors,
> there are two different clips used as I recall, and one oddball clip on
> the rear doors.
>
> I would have to look in my notes but I probably have the list
On Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:21:36 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes
wrote:
> Supposed to be warm here, like mid-high 50s at the end of the week.
> T-shirt weather... -Curt
And how would you do visiting Bob in AZ?
Craig
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Tell me about. It's sunny in the high 40s today but down into the 20s
tonight.
Andrew in DC
On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 3:09 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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> Ugh...
> When we get those first 70 degree days its miserable all the worse because
> it'll still get down in
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/wadmalaw-island-230-sl-1966/6850652990.html
A buddy of mine has a white/black 66 230SL that is showroom condition,
wonder what it would go for
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Well Andrew, grab the girl friend, climb in that TD and go on a road trip …
You might come back in two vehicles.
On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 11:01 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Too bad. These are scarce and prices around the DC area are thousands
> higher.
>
>
"You can't win if you don't enter."
On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 11:32 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Tempting.
>
> On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 12:24 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Yeah it’s not a long drive down 95, take a
They made a v8 ML, a relation of the idiots across the street had one. He said
it zipped pretty good.
-Curt
On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 1:02:22 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
“Last reported mileage” in the car check thing they posted was 73366.
Soulless jellybean. Ugh. I
Too bad. These are scarce and prices around the DC area are thousands
higher.
On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 11:07 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Murder Beach is about 2-2.5hr away
>
> --FT
>
> On 3/24/19 4:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> > Not too shabby. Is that
Well I won the auction for $275, on approval. Will see if I end up with it or
not. If so this will be the 3rd time I have owned this vehicle
Sent from my iPhone
> On Mar 25, 2019, at 8:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
>
> Yea it’s the same one. I ran the carfax which told the tail. It looks
Tempting.
On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 12:24 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Yeah it’s not a long drive down 95, take a left. Spend a “nice” weekend in
> south New York
>
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
>
> > On Mar 26, 2019, at 12:12 PM, OK Don via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
“Last reported mileage” in the car check thing they posted was 73366.
Soulless jellybean. Ugh. I dread the day when I end up owning something like
this. Trying to talk SWMBO into an early to mid 2000s ML to make things easier
on her hip, but she’s not biting. Still wants the vroom-vroom of the
Yeah I figured, I wonder what the rest of the restoration entails.
--FT
On 3/26/19 11:14 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
That’s pretty realistic depending on condition.
-D
On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:58 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
wrote:
"90% restored"
Only 90% left to do...
Allan
Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes:
> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/wadmalaw-island-230-sl-1966/6850652990.html
>
> A buddy of mine has a white/black 66 230SL that is showroom condition,
> wonder what it would go for
>
> --
> --FT
>
>
>
Yeah it’s not a long drive down 95, take a left. Spend a “nice” weekend in
south New York
--FT
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> On Mar 26, 2019, at 12:12 PM, OK Don via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Well Andrew, grab the girl friend, climb in that TD and go on a road trip …
> You might come back in two vehicles.
No mileage listed but that seems a fairly reasonable price given my
experience buying a 2012 4yr ago. Looks like these things depreciate
fast. I'd still beat on them some though. Run the VIN to see what the
build sheet says, get Kleb to run a carfax on it to see its history.
The diesel is
Oh I see 73k miles on that one pic. That is not bad for an 8yo car, bit
less than 10k miles/yr. MBeach has a lot of retirees there, I wonder if
this is one that was an older owner, it looks fairly well taken care of.
--FT
On 3/26/19 12:56 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
No mileage
Yeah, but that is unsurprising for a V8 gas engine. A zippy diesel - now
we're talking.
On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 1:11 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> They made a v8 ML, a relation of the idiots across the street had one. He
> said it zipped pretty good.
> -Curt
>
Murder Beach is about 2-2.5hr away
--FT
On 3/24/19 4:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
Not too shabby. Is that close enough for you to do a test drive?
On Sat, Mar 23, 2019 at 7:32 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
That’s pretty realistic depending on condition.
-D
> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:58 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/wadmalaw-island-230-sl-1966/6850652990.html
>
> A buddy of mine has a white/black 66 230SL that is showroom condition, wonder
>
Actually the diesel is fun to drive, it has massive torks and really
scoots. I regularly got the nannies upset, the AWD was nice. But yeah
it is mostly a utilitarian vehicle, but does OK for what it is. Kinda
tarted up for more than the occasional plant store run, but carries a
fair amount
It’s not the heat it’s the humidity
--FT
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> On Mar 26, 2019, at 4:34 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> 60s at night right now, high 70s/low 80s in my neck of the woods. Wonderful
> weather.
>
> My youngest just got hired by the County as a park ranger. When they were
I wish the cold here would drive away the weak, instead they just complain,
don't put on a coat, hat or gloves, just complain...
-Curt
On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 4:01:21 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
News flash for all the North Eastern folks. 50 F is hard freezing winter
for
News flash for all the North Eastern folks. 50 F is hard freezing winter
for Arizona folks. Down parka time, gloves, muk luks. 70 F is barely warm.
Summer temps here, which keep the overcrowding problem under control,
routinely run 110 F plus, by 9 AM. Then, in the afternoon, it gets hot.
On the
60s at night right now, high 70s/low 80s in my neck of the woods. Wonderful
weather.
My youngest just got hired by the County as a park ranger. When they were
interviewing him they asked if working outside in the summer was an issue for
him. He pointed out that when he worked for the NPS in
At some point its the heat.Back 10 or so years ago now I spent a weekend in
Burbank. There was a sidewalk art festival on so I took a stroll, had a beer
with lunch, it was nice. Got back to the hotel room and just felt bad, my
joints hurt, I had a headache. On a hunch I got a bottle of water
Catonsville, MD received 7' or rain last year. Smashed a state record
On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 4:01 PM G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> News flash for all the North Eastern folks. 50 F is hard freezing winter
> for Arizona folks. Down parka time, gloves, muk luks. 70 F is barely warm.
> Summer
Stickers they hand out in the Grand Canyon to hikers:
https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/8pspyo/dont_be_like_victor/
-D
> On Mar 26, 2019, at 5:29 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> At some point its the heat.Back 10 or so years ago now I spent a weekend in
> Burbank. There was
Its funny the difference in attitude toward cotton you have to have for
winter, your reasoning is the same, cotton wicks away sweat and makes you
cooler.I think in the hunting group I go out with we're going to have have to
institute a "no cotton" rule. The young guys can't seem to get it
It's the heat, the humidity, and the cold - all are to be avoided when
possible. Give me 75-85F at 50% or lower humidity ...
On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 4:30 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> At some point its the heat.Back 10 or so years ago now I spent a weekend
> in
Not a whole lot different from using a broker to buy at your local car (dealer)
auction. They buy it, tack on a fee, you pay them and take ownership.
-D
> On Mar 26, 2019, at 7:35 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I looked at the copart site as to how to buy a car from them
The operative rule for survival in desert climate is if you don't almost
have to pee, you are not drinking enough water. Water, not beer. Alcohol
speeds dehydration and accelerates bad judgement, both deadly in the
desert. Wear long pants and long sleeve shirts, BIG shade hats, all which
retard
I’m curious to learn more about the operation of the fuel injection system on
the M127 as it’s different from anything I’ve ever worked on, especially the
injectors. I’ve done some Googling without a lot of results.
Anyone know of a resource on these that I can wander through in my spare time?
Normally on copart if it is sold on approval and you are the winner, you
usually get a counter offer from the seller. I did not get anything
just noticed it back in line for auction again next week.
On 3/26/2019 12:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
Well I won the auction for $275,
the cold and snow in the 49th estate has been enough for me to decide to decamp
to more moderate climes.
SWMBA is all up in my grille about “Cotton Kills” for far too long. I want to
live somewhere that does not require base layers just to walk outside
> On Mar 26, 2019, at 1:27 PM, Curt
I looked at the copart site as to how to buy a car from them here and all the
sales types require a broker. I don’t know what a broker is but there are a
bunch listed. They all want money to do whatever it is they do, shuffling paper
I guess.
--FT
Sent from iPhone
> On Mar 26, 2019, at 7:31
Curley you always come up with great minutiae.
On Tue, Mar 26, 2019, 7:20 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Wonderful climate at the equator and 4000' altitude. That happens to be
> where Kampala, Uganda is. Great climate year round. About 60 at night,
> and
I loved living in Volcano. That is at 4000' too, but about 19º North.
In a house with no insulation in the winter, I froze. The house would
get colder than the night air. Most nights, I turned the dryer on and
sat on it to keep warm. But the spectacular views, the spectacular
blue sky,
Anyone here have reloading dies or related equipment you no longer
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spot.. Tours come with supplied full body Ebola suits?
Bed and breakfast you check in with your Money, your Luggage, and your
Life... Check out when any two of the three are gone.
On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 9:10 PM Karl
The most wonderful climate I found was the highlands of Guatemala. The coasts
were a humid torment unless you were on the water with the breeze. Up in the
valley it was mostly sitting at 18c with the really hot days getting to 22c.
Nights might drop to 14c. Winter in the uninsulated house,
Darned near done with the interior. I’m really really pleased with the way it’s
turning out. Can’t wait to get it completely finished so I can get some good
photos outside.
http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/3/26_Light_at_the_End_of_the_Tunnel.html
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On Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:18:02 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
> It's the heat, the humidity, and the cold - all are to be avoided when
> possible. Give me 75-85F at 50% or lower humidity ...
But you don't have that in Oklahoma ...
Craig
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Exactly - haven't found it year round anywhere. Interia and too much stuff
keeps us in Oklahoma, but we do have relatively rapid transport to other
locals as needed :-)
On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 7:47 PM Craig via Mercedes
wrote:
> On Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:18:02 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
There are reasons why military uniforms useta be wool...
Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote on 3/26/19 5:50 PM:
Its funny the difference in attitude toward cotton you have to have for winter, your
reasoning is the same, cotton wicks away sweat and makes you cooler.I think in the
hunting group
Pierre? Les Blumner, if you can find him.
Phil Mangan knew it all, but he is NLA. I think Phils SIL is still
alive, but he closed up shop. I don't know how to reach him. Parts
guys at MB of Des Moines probably do.
Oh! You might try Steve Pelham at Pelham Bros. tel: 5632428493 They
Amen! Cold is ok for younger bodies. There comes a point where enough
is enough.
Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote on 3/26/19 6:52 PM:
the cold and snow in the 49th estate has been enough for me to decide to decamp
to more moderate climes.
SWMBA is all up in my grille about “Cotton Kills”
Appears like the vinyl covers for the B pillar are brown, yet the rest of
the interior is blue. Why brown?
BTW, the wood looks GREAT.
On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 8:37 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Darned near done with the interior. I’m really really pleased with the
Interior trim is brown, as is dash pad and door tops. Car is dark blue, which
is any painted surface.
-D
> On Mar 26, 2019, at 9:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> Appears like the vinyl covers for the B pillar are brown, yet the rest of the
> interior is blue. Why brown?
> BTW, the wood
It usually depends on the title type and state it's titled in.
For example, unless the seller prohibits it, unlicensed buyers can bid on clean
or rebuilt title cars in Michigan. But my Hertz car with a clean MI title was
for licensed bidders only so I had to buy through a dealer/broker. But the
Wonderful climate at the equator and 4000' altitude. That happens to be
where Kampala, Uganda is. Great climate year round. About 60 at night,
and about 75 in the day with very little variation.
OK Don via Mercedes wrote on 3/26/19 8:33 PM:
Exactly - haven't found it year round anywhere.
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