Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

The w124 clocks all seem to break after awhile. The clock from my 87 and Wilton's 87 cluster are both nonfunctional. The 94 is still going strong, and the '85 w123 is fine. Maybe 87 was a bad clock year. On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 1:19 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

[MBZ] cabin was reupholstered during the refurbishment in dark green leather

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Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

Bad capacitors most likely, that would be about when the junk ones from China entered the market. 108/109 clocks are mechanical, with an electric "winder" solenoid, so need to be serviced occasionally as the oil goes sticky. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

My '87 124 clock is good, as is '95. Only instrument problem is the '95 tachometer which only reads about 50% of true RPM. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] I'll just leave this here

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Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

Another data point: my ‘87 clock in my w124 is T.U. too. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 3, 2019, at 4:12 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bad capacitors most likely, that would be about when the junk ones from China > entered the market. > > 108/109 clocks are

Re: [MBZ] I'll just leave this here

There are so many things wrong with this car I don’t know where to begin...that probably explains why the price is what it is. -D > On Sep 3, 2019, at 9:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-mercedes-benz-190/ > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

The later electronic clocks, such as the ones in the W123 and later, are all dead due to the failure of the capacitors having dried out. A couple of bucks worth of new capacitors and maybe 10-15 minutes worth of bench work with a soldering iron and they’re as good as new. -D > On Sep 3,

[MBZ] Clockworks

I just found info about this guy.  he repairs all automotive clocks, including VDO and Mercedes Benz. jhe...@clockwks.com I think I have only had one MB clock that didn't work, but i remember hearing a lot of complaints about 108/109 clocks.  In general MB clocks are pretty robust.  But if

Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

https://books.google.com/books/about/Atomic_Accidents.html?id=cuiZAgAAQBAJ=frontcover=kp_read_button -D > On Sep 3, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Nuke boo-boos - wazzat? > >> On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 10:33 AM Dan--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> I wonder if Jim has been doing

Re: [MBZ] Old Man Tan - But Look at the Interior!!

The only other color combinations I can think of in such comparably poor taste are 1. Dark blue/red interior. 2. White/black, or black/.white On Mon, Sep 2, 2019 at 10:50 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice catch. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > On September

[MBZ] Gorgeous rare '67 W111 300SE coupe on BAT

Macassar ebony wood veneer, green leather seats, air suspension, and a Concours ready detailed engine bay! Has an ivory steering wheel and the timeless 111 coupe styling. And yet - the speedometer doesn't work and there are some other issues with the restoration. H.. My all time favorite

[MBZ] Very nice '80 450 SL C on BAT

I had no idea the MSRP in 1980 was $43K. How the mighty have fallen... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-450slc-9/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-09-03 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

Jim Mahaffey in Atlanta was my go-to guy for W111 clock repairs. He was a regular Star Magazine contributor for MBCA but it's been years... On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 8:22 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My '87 124 clock is good, as is '95. Only instrument problem is

Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

Nuke boo-boos - wazzat? On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 10:33 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > I wonder if Jim has been doing repairs for a while. I haven’t heard > anything about him since he published his nuke boo-boos book. > > -D > > > On Sep 3, 2019, at 10:22 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

How close are you to the water, Meade? On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 12:29 AM archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That sounds better. > Good luck! > Gerry > > On Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:06 -0400 > Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > > > Yes, Governor was on the news, got a robo call

Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

I wonder if Jim has been doing repairs for a while. I haven’t heard anything about him since he published his nuke boo-boos book. -D > On Sep 3, 2019, at 10:22 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Jim Mahaffey in Atlanta was my go-to guy for W111 clock repairs. He was a > regular

Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

I met Jim and toured his awesome basement workshop (complete with a W113 SL just sitting there) but never knew of his other interest. On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 10:54 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

Really? I thought he repaired W11 Kinzle clocks for a living. On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 11:07 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Uh, that was his gig at Georgia Tech > > -D > > > On Sep 3, 2019, at 11:01 AM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > > > > I met Jim and toured his awesome basement workshop

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

Probably about six miles to the ocean, but only a couple miles to tidal river, about three miles to tidal marsh lands. Nice hot sunny day now, light breeze, a bit warm for putting up window boards. Hydrating for a bit now, maybe a light lunch, then back to work. Disturbed a hornets nest just

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

I just put all my boards away after getting them all out yesterday and setting them near where each would go. There will be TS-Force winds as forecasted now but not enough for flying debris. I live in the woods with trees a around the house, in the 4or5 times I have put up boards in

Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

Don’t think repairing car clocks paid his bills... https://www.amazon.com/James-A.-Mahaffey/e/B004AOQX7G%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share -D > On Sep 3, 2019, at 11:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Really? I thought he repaired W11 Kinzle clocks for a living. > >> On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

On 03/09/2019 11:23 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Probably about six miles to the ocean, but only a couple miles to tidal river, about three miles to tidal marsh lands. Nice hot sunny day now, light breeze, a bit warm for putting up window boards. Hydrating for a bit now, maybe a light

[MBZ] W123 euro headlight help

Does anyone know if the Bosch square Euro headlight system can be retrofitted with the vacuum pod for height adjustment or is that vacuum pod put into a different housing with a different reflector. MG ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

Uh, that was his gig at Georgia Tech -D > On Sep 3, 2019, at 11:01 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > I met Jim and toured his awesome basement workshop (complete with a W113 SL > just sitting there) but never knew of his other interest. > >> On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 10:54 AM Dan--- via

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

Supposed to rain all day tomorrow, so I'm being extra cautious I guess, but the family breathes easier once the boards are up, and we are less inclined to panic and run. Last storm, there were some pretty shady characters that started cruising our neighborhood after most had evacuated, so that

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

Yeah you got one of the shadiest living across the street from you.  Does have a County generator parked in the driveway? --FT On 9/3/19 3:03 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Last storm, there were some pretty shady characters that started cruising our neighborhood after most had

[MBZ] Online tires

Tires-Easy no longer carries tires for my 1983 300TD, 195/70X14. Where can I find the best deal? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] This is a Heck of a Deal!

Probably one of the best W140s and model year you can get. Looks like it even has Parktronic. https://www.ebay.com/itm/202767639409 Nice. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

Only a small load, a circular saw. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 3, 2019 5:34:10 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: >On 03/09/2019 4:29 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> Sparky started on the first pull. >> >> >Did you try running Sparky under load to make certain he or

[MBZ] Funny tire name

I was looking at Simpletire and came across this: (usual disclaimers) Doral SDL-Sport Seems like a possibility for a 300SDL! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] W123 euro headlight help

Based on my experience with W124 and W126 headlights, the inside parts are different between those with and those without the levelers. I’ve swapped parts out of W126 Euro headlights and if you’ve got an original (not new) one the plastic will be very brittle and difficult to work with without

Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

OK, maybe not ALL his bills On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 12:35 PM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Don’t think repairing car clocks paid his bills... > > > https://www.amazon.com/James-A.-Mahaffey/e/B004AOQX7G%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share > > -D > > > On Sep 3, 2019, at 11:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] iMove Tires

All I know thus far is these tires are as noisy AF. So much road noise. Guess I better wear them out. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2019, at 12:25 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:07:01 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Apple got into

Re: [MBZ] I'll just leave this here

Unfortunate choice of color with re-paint.. absolutely clashes with red interior... Some factory color of royal blue would have been at least complimentary to the red. On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 6:10 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > There are so many things wrong with this car I don’t know where to

Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

I need to get the clock for the R107 made functional. Probably will have no impact on resale, but… well, I have never had accurate clock in the car but for twice each day. The change out of the clock/tach has shown that these mechanical clocks just keep on ticking, but the prastic gear fails,

Re: [MBZ] Online tires

I seem to recall that the michelins molds get passed down to a secondary producer under their corporate umbrella. Been out in the sun with garage beers in the brain at the moment, so foggy on detail. I have the General Altimax tires on the R107, but think I put the down market non michelin

Re: [MBZ] Online tires

I discovered te Simple Tire website has a whole bunch of no-name as well as Michelin and Kumho in my size. On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 8:02 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I seem to recall that the michelins molds get passed down to a secondary > producer under their

Re: [MBZ] Online tires

You could also get modified 14x8 bundts from that outfit in Florida. Like the old rally cars. Might increase the options and the handling at the same time. Basically the stock tires are too narrow for good cornering. On Tue, Sep 3, 2019, 2:38 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

Randy, shutters would require approval by the HOA (probably easy) and then custom design for my odd windows, and they would totally change the look of the house. The breakfast nook windows in the kitchen are too close to the corner of the house, no room for shutters on that side. I'd rather

Re: [MBZ] Online tires

Boy, not many. I suspect that Andrew and I will have to buy some of those bigger wheels and skinny tires. Randy On 03/09/2019 4:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Toss this string into Amazon’s search and you’ll come up with a bunch of choices. Some cheap Asian tires, a few brand names.

Re: [MBZ] Online tires

I believe Michelin still makes that size. Good tires but they aren’t cheap. I had to buy one a year or two ago to replace one that got damaged. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Sep 3, 2019, at 3:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Tires-Easy no longer carries tires for my 1983

Re: [MBZ] Online tires

Toss this string into Amazon’s search and you’ll come up with a bunch of choices. Some cheap Asian tires, a few brand names. 195-70-14 tires -D > On Sep 3, 2019, at 5:01 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > >> 195/70X14 ___

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

Not this time, they are still living else where. Their windows were all boarded up a couple days ago. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 3, 2019 3:13:20 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >Yeah you got one of the shadiest living across the street from you.  >Does have a County

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

I like the translucent panels. Not only do they let light through, they’re far lighter in weight than plywood. I use plywood “hurricane” clips to hold them in place, but I’m not convinced that’s the way to go as the panels are exactly 1/2” thick, so the clips compress the plastic somewhat. I’m

Re: [MBZ] OT Myers Jet pump

Have you tried contacting any Myers dealers in Canada to see if they have parts for it? As an aside, my wife's grandfather worked for many years for Myers in Ashland, Ohio. I had a tour of their factory back in about 1974. And, as a further aside, I am having the same problem or a similar

[MBZ] 2001 Ford F350 7.3l Diesel 1 owner

4x4, dually, 223k., 6 speed manual - the same one I mentioned last week that was on FB locally - now it’s down to $10k. Seller must be getting hungry. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

Last outside window boards are up. Now test Sparkly the generator, then address the outside missile hazards. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

Sparky started on the first pull. And I spoke to soon about that shady character... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 3, 2019 3:13:20 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >Yeah you got one of the shadiest living across the street from you.  >Does have a County generator parked in

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

On 03/09/2019 4:29 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Sparky started on the first pull. Did you try running Sparky under load to make certain he or she is up to the task? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Online tires

On Tue, 3 Sep 2019 16:37:37 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Boy, not many. I suspect that Andrew and I will have to buy some of > those bigger wheels and skinny tires. https://www.amazon.com/Kelly-Edge-All-Season-Radial-70R14/dp/B00U2WB8G6/ Kelly Edge A/S All-Season Radial -

Re: [MBZ] This is a Heck of a Deal!

On Tue, 3 Sep 2019 21:15:09 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Probably one of the best W140s and model year you can get. Looks like > it even has Parktronic. > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/202767639409 > > > Nice. I first wondered how a CL relates to

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

On Tue, 3 Sep 2019 17:24:14 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I like the translucent panels. Not only do they let light through, > they’re far lighter in weight than plywood. I use plywood “hurricane” > clips to hold them in place, but I’m not convinced that’s the way to go > as the panels

Re: [MBZ] Online tires

Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Tires-Easy no longer carries tires for my 1983 300TD, 195/70X14. Where can > I find the best deal? > ___ If you can't find what you want at the price you want, here is a tool for picking a slightly different size, and hopefully,