Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-07 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 5, 2019, at 11:16 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > There is a BIG, brand new Mercedes Sprinter in the driveway! It is the 144”WB > 12 passenger model with nearly every option but 4Matic, graphite gray with > black interior and MB-Tex

Re: [MBZ] Barrister Question

2019-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
NO offense intended to our resident barrister and lawyer. not an attorney, but my opinion FWIW: IN light of other goings on in our "society" I'd say one frustrated liar talking to another liar.    Hook has a paucity of adjectives in his vocabulary. "What do you call 20,000 lawyers drowned at

Re: [MBZ] Barrister Question

2019-12-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’d hire him --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 7, 2019, at 12:27 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > A question for the attorneys present. What say you of this fellow? Some > unsavory language in the link. > > >

Re: [MBZ] So this "abandoned" S55..

2019-12-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I did find a pretty nice little ceramic dope pipe in the glove box, but so far no coke or scraps of paper, but I have not opened the trunk yet --FT On 12/3/19 3:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Sounds like the beginnings of a great screenplay. Look out for blood residue in the trunk and a

Re: [MBZ] So this "abandoned" S55..

2019-12-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Dead hooker? -D > On Dec 7, 2019, at 9:09 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I did find a pretty nice little ceramic dope pipe in the glove box, but so > far no coke or scraps of paper, but I have not opened the trunk yet > > --FT > > On 12/3/19 3:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:

Re: [MBZ] So this "abandoned" S55..

2019-12-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Don’t forget to look in my favorite spot, under the back seat bottom cushion. I’m still hoping to find a bundle of cash under one some day…usually it’s Starlite mints or the occasional Cheeto or Goldfish cracker… -D > On Dec 7, 2019, at 10:10 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Barrister Question

2019-12-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 7 Dec 2019 07:41:04 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > NO offense intended to our resident barrister and lawyer. > > not an attorney, but my opinion FWIW: > IN light of other goings on in our "society" I'd say one frustrated > liar talking to another liar.    Hook has a paucity

[MBZ] OT Buy dead grandpa's junk

2019-12-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
so we can make some money off it https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/843992136058898/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] oil grade for m119

2019-12-07 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
A wavetrac is about 1250, plus bearings and seals. Finding a good rear end shop to do it cheap is a challenge in LA. I swapped it myself and the original shims seemed to give the proper gear lash and mesh pattern. But they are only avail for w124 afaik. On Sat, Dec 7, 2019, 6:57 AM Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Don't get off in Havana, or The Kid will have to send lawyers, guns, and money. https://youtu.be/lP5Xv7QqXiM[https://youtu.be/lP5Xv7QqXiM] Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 7, 2019 12:05:34 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > We are in Galveston getting ready to get on a cruise and I discovered I

Re: [MBZ] So this "abandoned" S55..

2019-12-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It's been warm so no odor so far.  I'm going to try to get the trunk open, looks like I can take off the cover on the back of the lid and then grab the latch release thing and open it that way. --FT On 12/7/19 10:04 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Dead hooker? -D On Dec 7, 2019, at

[MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
We are in Galveston getting ready to get on a cruise and I discovered I forgot the passports. I was not too worried as you don’t have to have a passport for a cruise. What I did forget is OK does not have the new real ID thing yet so in addition to DL you have to have birth certificate. Crap.

[MBZ] Decent mileage

2019-12-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Last week I drove my new '95 E300 about 1600 miles. First two tanks returned 32 mpg, the last tank was 36.9 mpg, but only 284 miles. Overall average was about 32.8. This was mostly driving in cold weather, with a small amount of city traffic around WDC and the city of brotherly love. Max

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I don’t think you have to worry about getting stuck in another country. I’m pretty sure they would send both of you back without question... -D > On Dec 7, 2019, at 12:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > We are in Galveston getting ready to get on a cruise and I discovered I >

[MBZ] Unusual color combo but I kinda like it

2019-12-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2587615584657520/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] So this "abandoned" S55..

2019-12-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The seat bottom was loose, looks like there is a bunch of relays and fuses and whatnot under there.  Nothing of interest though I think I found 16cents. --FT On 12/7/19 10:12 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Don’t forget to look in my favorite spot, under the back seat bottom cushion. I’m

Re: [MBZ] oil grade for m119

2019-12-07 Thread MG via Mercedes
Last time I checked about a year ago they had one that would fit in the smaller diff housing on my 123 TD. The problem was they couldn't tell me which ring and pinion setup I would need to match it and fit to the diff. Given the over $2500 price I didn't want to order one and then have to

Re: [MBZ] oil grade for m119

2019-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Can we use a Chrysler diff housing? Look what you have to pay for genuine Torsen to fit a 226mm Mopar/GETRAG (click on Chrysler 300 / Dodge Charger) https://torsen.com/aftermarket-sales/ Mitch. > On December 7, 2019 at 9:43 AM MG via Mercedes wrote: > > Given the over $2500 price...

Re: [MBZ] E63 for long trips?

2019-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Is Missing Out!

2019-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
They made a W202 Sportline? > On December 7, 2019 at 9:06 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Too bad he’s on a cruise: > > https://www.benzworld.org/threads/dfw-for-sale-3-190e-and-one-is-a-sportline-projects-2500.3041615/ ___

Re: [MBZ] Hoovie's 500SL

2019-12-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Elastic went out and her pants fell down. Too funny. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 7, 2019 5:20:59 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > Includes a demonstration of the one man zero crane method of installing the > hard top. > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TYewGvprTI=280 > >

Re: [MBZ] So this "abandoned" S55..BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!!!!

2019-12-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I spent it at the farmstand this afternoon. Charge came to $10.16. I had a $10 bill and dug in my pocket for these corroded coins. Fortuitous. Serendipitous. --R Sent from iPhone > On Dec 7, 2019, at 8:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well, look at it this way: > > You’re $0.16

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Been looking for a picture of the old Kona Surf to show how these "cruise ships" look more like hotels than ships.   These are as close as I could find. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sheraton-kona-resort-and-spa-at-keauhou-bay-kailua-kona?select=DsfMVCUdlcDyEJs9nU5P8Q

[MBZ] turbo 300d

2019-12-07 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHiinaAodlA > > ___ 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] oil grade for m119

2019-12-07 Thread MG via Mercedes
I have no idea. Let me know if you do it. MG Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Can we use a Chrysler diff housing? Look what you have to pay for genuine Torsen to fit a 226mm Mopar/GETRAG (click on Chrysler 300 / Dodge Charger) https://torsen.com/aftermarket-sales/ Mitch. On December 7, 2019

Re: [MBZ] Decent mileage

2019-12-07 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah the non turbo 606 is a great motor. On Sat, Dec 7, 2019, 1:55 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Million mile engine, too, along with being one of the last hand built > Mercedes. > > -D > > > > On Dec 7, 2019, at 3:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Not me not ever --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 7, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Let's face it we are all green with envy. Who doesn't want to go on a > cruise in December? > > On Sat, Dec 7, 2019 at 3:45 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On Sat, 7 Dec

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
me!   I have NO desire to be in a confined space with 500 sick people, every disease known to  man and 4499 other suckers about to get norovirus or worse. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes December 7, 2019 at 3:02 PM Let's face it we are all green with envy. Who

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Not me ever, either. We have both Carnival and one of the other WalMart cruise lines go out of the port of Tampa. I watch them come in to the port from my office window, that’s cool to watch. However, I have no desire whatsoever to go on one. Now maybe, just maybe, a Viking river cruise on one

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The only worry is whether ICE will let them back in . On Sat, Dec 7, 2019 at 1:49 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don’t think you have to worry about getting stuck in another country. > I’m pretty sure they would send both of you back without question... > > -D

Re: [MBZ] So this "abandoned" S55..

2019-12-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
Back in the day at the indy PnP, the crew would only drain fluids and set the car. When I was in the throes of the addiction, I got to the yards at the crack of the front door and a few other crack heads like me would wait for the cars to be placed. Best I found were some 9mm and other

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 7, 2019 at 8:28 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Coulda fooled me, last time I went to Canada... Last time I crossed the border, Pre 9-11, it struck me that the Canadians wanted to know if I had anything they could tax, and the yanks wanted to know if I had any

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 7 Dec 2019 14:48:18 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I don’t think you have to worry about getting stuck in another country. > I’m pretty sure they would send both of you back without question... ooh! Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Barrister Question

2019-12-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Quayle On Sat, Dec 7, 2019 at 10:34 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 7 Dec 2019 07:41:04 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > NO offense intended to our resident barrister and lawyer. > > > > not an attorney, but my opinion FWIW: > > IN light of other goings on in our

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Let's face it we are all green with envy. Who doesn't want to go on a cruise in December? On Sat, Dec 7, 2019 at 3:45 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 7 Dec 2019 15:25:16 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Is that on the Norovirus Cruise Lines? > > For Kaleb's sake,

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
What line? I've never been on a Caribbean cruise, only Alaska, Bermuda, and Across the pond twice. The Atlantic crossings on QE2 were the ideal cruising lifestyle IMO. And the inside passage was amazing for the views and comfort. The Atlantic can be rough even for an actual ocean liner like

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
In the interest of full disclosure I went on a cruise on my honeymoon, but it was on a now defunct Greek line call “Costa” which was very nice. Understand that this was in 1980 when the average cruise passenger was an old lady of maybe 65-70 years of age and you packed evening wear. The ship

[MBZ] Hoovie's 500SL

2019-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Includes a demonstration of the one man zero crane method of installing the hard top. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TYewGvprTI=280 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] I Smell a Scam?

2019-12-07 Thread Daniel Penoff via Mercedes
Hmm: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/palm-harbor-2007-mercedes-benz-class/7034018704.html I’m wondering what’s wrong with it…. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
It's CBP, not ICE. I've heard them say that they are not paid to keep US Citizens out of the US. :-) -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2019 4:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK

Re: [MBZ] I Smell a Scam?

2019-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Lisa McPherson is in the trunk? Mitch. ___ 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

[MBZ] Kaleb Is Missing Out!

2019-12-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Too bad he’s on a cruise: https://www.benzworld.org/threads/dfw-for-sale-3-190e-and-one-is-a-sportline-projects-2500.3041615/ Maybe he could swing by on his way home and snag these. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Is that on the Norovirus Cruise Lines? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 7, 2019, at 2:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don’t think you have to worry about getting stuck in another country. I’m > pretty sure they would send both of you back without question... > > -D > >> On Dec

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 7 Dec 2019 15:25:16 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Is that on the Norovirus Cruise Lines? For Kaleb's sake, let's hope not. > > On Dec 7, 2019, at 2:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > I don’t think you have to worry about getting stuck in another > >

Re: [MBZ] Decent mileage

2019-12-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You need to claim 45 mpg + ice cold AC and flip this car. On Sat, Dec 7, 2019 at 1:43 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Last week I drove my new '95 E300 about 1600 miles. First two tanks > returned 32 mpg, the last tank was 36.9 mpg, but only 284 miles. Overall >

Re: [MBZ] Unusual color combo but I kinda like it

2019-12-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
NLA. SAD. On Sat, Dec 7, 2019 at 10:42 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2587615584657520/ > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
All they gotta do is say "no ingles" and "asylum" and claim they are from guatamala. OK Don via Mercedes December 7, 2019 at 6:29 PM The only worry is whether ICE will let them back in . ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I'd go on the yurp river or canal boats in a flash.  The Delta Queen/Mississippi queen etc would be great too.   Or any private boat/ship.   But no floating disease emporium that looks like the Kona Surf hotel. Just got back from the Christmas boat parade.   In Hawaii Santa comes in a red

Re: [MBZ] So this "abandoned" S55..BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!!!!

2019-12-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I looked it up, it's an S430 with AMG package, Someone musta put the S55 badge on the trunk.  Fuckers.  The engine is a 430.  I think the fenders have to be rolled to fit those wheels/tires. The thing doesn't look too bad actually. WDBNG70J0YA090130 772 AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER,

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
Not sure where they will find a US Consulate, but maybe K’leb can say one of the crew stole their passports, and request new ones. clay > On Dec 7, 2019, at 5:28 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Coulda fooled me, last time I went to Canada... > >> Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] I Smell a Scam?

2019-12-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’m just suggesting that the price seems a bit low for the description. I’m betting the oil cooler is leaking. Don’t these have another common issue as well? -D > On Dec 7, 2019, at 8:44 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > The number googled to this guy. > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Buy dead grandpa's junk

2019-12-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He must have passed in 1995. On Sat, Dec 7, 2019 at 10:34 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > so we can make some money off it > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/843992136058898/ > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Decent mileage

2019-12-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Million mile engine, too, along with being one of the last hand built Mercedes. -D > On Dec 7, 2019, at 3:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > You need to claim 45 mpg + ice cold AC and flip this car. > > On Sat, Dec 7, 2019 at 1:43 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I would consider a cruise like this one. https://rocklegendscruise.com/rlc8/ Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Coulda fooled me, last time I went to Canada... Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes December 7, 2019 at 6:42 PM It's CBP, not ICE. I've heard them say that they are not paid to keep US Citizens out of the US. :-) ___

Re: [MBZ] So this "abandoned" S55..BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!!!!

2019-12-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Well, look at it this way: You’re $0.16 to the good so far. -D > On Dec 6, 2019, at 5:01 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I looked it up, it's an S430 with AMG package, Someone musta put the S55 > badge on the trunk. Fuckers. The engine is a 430. I think the fenders have >

Re: [MBZ] I Smell a Scam?

2019-12-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
The number googled to this guy. https://m.facebook.com/Sam-F-Morgan-101895451266188/?ref=page_internal_nav=0 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: