[MBZ] Mercedes 450 SL ... LIMITED TIME ONLY - $8, 995 (Hilton Head Island)

2020-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
PRICED RIGHT to Sell... Make an investment TODAY… ONLY $8,995.00 https://hiltonhead.craigslist.org/cto/d/port-royal-mercedes-450-sl-limited-time/7254295247.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 420 Sedan 4D,$900

2020-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Could be a decent project, looks OK About This Vehicle Driven 160,000 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: Silver·Interior color: Grey Fuel type:Gasoline 16.0 MPG city · 23.0 MPG highway · 19.0 MPG combined Seller's description Mercedes Benz E420 car runs but does need a

[MBZ] OT shooting sports

2020-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
My daughter's grandpop left to my son a coupla really nice 12g shotguns he used for shooting clays.  The boy has evidenced no interest in them for like 18 years.  I had them here at the manse, she wanted them so I passed them on to her, she can sort it out with her bro if it comes to that. 

Re: [MBZ] OT shooting sports

2020-12-30 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
It seems the shot (including steel) would stay in the wad (basically a plastic cup) until clearing the barrel. Does anyone know if this is right? -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Curt Raymond via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 11:58 AM To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] OT shooting sports

2020-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Thanks for the advice.  I don't think she has put many rounds through it.  I have some lead shot too but didn't want to be blowing that out into the marsh too much.  I got the steel stuff too for her old single shot thing she got from a friend. --FT On 12/30/20 11:57 AM, Curt Raymond via

[MBZ] 1973 450SLC sell or trade - $4,000

2020-12-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks like it's in decent shape, a few mechanical issues noted. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/milford-mercedes-benz-sell-or-trade/7254573664.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT shooting sports

2020-12-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Steel and tungsten shot both come with thicker, longer wads to protect the barrel.There is a balance though, if the wad holds too tightly the pellets won't separate. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 2:36 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: It seems the shot (including

Re: [MBZ] OT shooting sports

2020-12-30 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice, hope the rain holds off for you.  I should check if the local free rifle range will be open on Saturday. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 30, 2020 11:04:48 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > My daughter's grandpop left to my son a coupla really nice 12g shotguns he > used for shooting

Re: [MBZ] 4X4 Niss-Cedes

2020-12-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 30/12/2020 7:17 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I've been disappointed with the Frontier/Tacoma from a price/fuel economy perspective. For what they cost you can have a full size Ford/Chevy/Dodge and get the same fuel economy.I tried the little trucks and bought a full size, the

Re: [MBZ] My mom purchased it new in 1981 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240d 240 D, $2, 000

2020-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Priced right and seems like a relatively honest seller. Has power windows and no obvious rust so it's worth a look. On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 11:39 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My mom bought it new 40 years ago, then gave it to me, who treated it > like a

[MBZ] Fwd: 2007 Mercedes Benz ML 320 CDI 4WD Sport SUV - $3, 500 (OBO) - Phoenix

2020-12-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Should future SIL run away? Bob R Sent from my iPhone > > 2007 Mercedes Benz ML 320 CDI 4WD Sport SUV - $3,500 (OBO) - Phoenix > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/phoenix-2007-mercedes-benz-ml-320-cdi/7254163343.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2007 Mercedes Benz ML 320 CDI 4WD Sport SUV - $3, 500 (OBO) - Phoenix

2020-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
bang down the price a bit and he wouldn't have too much in it, looks pretty nice.  Does that one need pee juice? --FT On 12/30/20 2:43 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Should future SIL run away? Bob R Sent from my iPhone 2007 Mercedes Benz ML 320 CDI 4WD Sport SUV - $3,500 (OBO) -

[MBZ] E320 $1,000 Just ABS reluctor rings need replacement

2020-12-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
No photos... https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/yorkville-2004-mercedes-e320/7254561655.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 4X4 Niss-Cedes

2020-12-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-12-30 11:23, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: The V10 was $1500, extended cab, full sized bed, 4x4. No rust. Didn't it have sticky transmission solenoids or something when you bought it? I recommend putting it on CL with a fantasy price on it as soon as the next round of stimulus

Re: [MBZ] OT shooting sports

2020-12-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Browning claims that all their made in Japan guns will handle steel. I still wouldn't do it... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 11:25 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: You're shooting steel shot in 'really nice' shotguns?

Re: [MBZ] 4X4 Niss-Cedes

2020-12-30 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
>> The V10 was $1500, extended cab, full sized bed, 4x4. No rust. > Didn't it have sticky transmission solenoids or something when you bought it? Yes, it was not perfect. When I got it its tranny was in limp-home mode, having only 2-3 and R, mechanically. Turned out the computer plug was dirty

Re: [MBZ] 4X4 Niss-Cedes

2020-12-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I like it quite well except for corrosion. The body sheet metal is holding up well but the frame and underside stuff is a different story. I have a new fuel tank in the garage waiting for a good time to do the replacement; the current tank has rusted through at the seams enough that I can't fill

Re: [MBZ] Know engine problem at all runs like new very clean in and out clean title in hand with the runs

2020-12-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Could need medical attention. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Dec 30, 2020, 10:11 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm a little concerned about holding that title in your hand with the runs > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT shooting sports

2020-12-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
You're shooting steel shot in 'really nice' shotguns? ___ 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] 4X4 Niss-Cedes

2020-12-30 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
My brief experience with the Mazcedes was that it was no more maneuverable than the Chevy it supposedly was to replace. I think there is no better automotive value, for a not-oft-used utility vehicle, than an older unloved pick-em-up. Fairly simple, easy to work on, parts are everywhere, and

Re: [MBZ] My mom purchased it new in 1981 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240d 240 D, $2, 000

2020-12-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
My mom bought it new 40 years ago, then gave it to me, who treated it like a free/disposable car, and now it's time to dispose of it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] 4X4 Niss-Cedes

2020-12-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
If it won't haul a stack of 4x8 sheets of plywood or a scoop of gravel/dirt/mulch, then it's too small - don't waste your time/money with it. On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 11:18 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 30/12/2020 7:17 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT shooting sports

2020-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yeah i was just thinking of that too, I think it has those plastic sleeves --FT On 12/30/20 2:36 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: It seems the shot (including steel) would stay in the wad (basically a plastic cup) until clearing the barrel. Does anyone know if this is right?

Re: [MBZ] 4X4 Niss-Cedes

2020-12-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The little Chevy can be had with their crappy diesel... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 10:33 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Fuel economy isn’t a big concern for me in this application, but you raise a good point. I’m more interested in something that’s

Re: [MBZ] Alleged Tesla battery defects causing "alarming number of car fires"

2020-12-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-12-30 02:15, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: https://youtu.be/tLIn96cTWug What's in a cell phone battery? https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=syR9d_1609175343 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Hoovie's Hooptie Maybach

2020-12-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Merry Christmas! You get a Hooptie, and you get a Hooptie, and you get a Hooptie... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0Tsv5pTBNM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] OT shooting sports

2020-12-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I should also have mentioned that steel is hard on the choke since it doesn't squish together at all when passing through. So the real concern is ruining the choke. Bismuth is a better non toxic choice for older guns but it's really spendy. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Dec

Re: [MBZ] At the grocery store

2020-12-30 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Its an M130... long crank for a warm start is common on those mechanically fuel injected engines. Not really a big deal. Jaime On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 7:18 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When he started the thing it sounded like sh*t, and it took some

[MBZ] Know engine problem at all runs like new very clean in and out clean title in hand with the runs

2020-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'm a little concerned about holding that title in your hand with the runs https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/701999167179795/?ref=search_code=undefined -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Alleged Tesla battery defects causing "alarming number of car fires"

2020-12-30 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
All good questions. I was listening to Clark Howard in the car the other day, and he went on a jag about how great electric cars are, and in ten years we're all going to be wishing that we had seen this coming (major market disruption as automakers stop selling combustion engine cars and trucks

Re: [MBZ] At the grocery store

2020-12-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Not an M110. Too early. An M180 or something like that - I don’t recall the exact model. -D > On Dec 29, 2020, at 7:18 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > When he started the thing it sounded like sh*t, and it took some cranking > before it lit off. Is that an M110? The M110

Re: [MBZ] At the grocery store

2020-12-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Dang! That’s right. I was drawing a major blank on this. Thanks, Jaime! -D > On Dec 30, 2020, at 8:07 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Its an M130... long crank for a warm start is common on those mechanically > fuel injected engines. Not really a big deal. > > Jaime > > On

[MBZ] My mom purchased it new in 1981 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240d 240 D, $2, 000

2020-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Doesn't look too bad https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1330110854020605/?ref=search_code=undefined About This Vehicle Driven 999,999 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: White·Interior color: Tan Fuel type:Diesel Seller's description Ready to sell. My mom purchased it

Re: [MBZ] 4X4 Niss-Cedes

2020-12-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Fuel economy isn’t a big concern for me in this application, but you raise a good point. I’m more interested in something that’s smaller and has the convenience of being able to haul stuff with. The little Ford pickup is nice, too. -D > On Dec 30, 2020, at 8:17 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] 4X4 Niss-Cedes

2020-12-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Allan, How do you like your Nissan Frontier? I ask because I’ve always wanted a small pickup truck for utility purposes, and the Frontier was always my first choice. I’ve yet to follow through on this, but as I near retirement I will probably pull the trigger. -D > On Dec 29, 2020, at 9:57

Re: [MBZ] 4X4 Niss-Cedes

2020-12-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've been disappointed with the Frontier/Tacoma from a price/fuel economy perspective. For what they cost you can have a full size Ford/Chevy/Dodge and get the same fuel economy.I tried the little trucks and bought a full size, the numbers on the little ones just didn't make sense. Curt Sent

Re: [MBZ] At the grocery store

2020-12-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Thanks! I guess not unreasonable for a 52yo car. I take a bit of cranking to get going too! --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 30, 2020, at 8:08 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Its an M130... long crank for a warm start is common on those mechanically > fuel injected engines.

Re: [MBZ] OT shooting sports

2020-12-30 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Was watching Crime TV the other night, guy was dead from a shotgun blast to the face, girlfriend said it was suicide.  Coroner found a facial wound from the wad, next to the new hole in his face.  High speed photography of the same ammo in that shotgun showed that the wad needed to travel about

[MBZ] Scanners was Re: Fwd: 2007 Mercedes Benz ML 320 CDI 4WD Sport SUV - $3, 500 (OBO) - Phoenix

2020-12-30 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
What is an inexpensive scanner that can be used to check codes on this, and older MB (pre-OBDII)? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 30, 2020 6:36 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2007 Mercedes Benz ML 320 CDI

Re: [MBZ] OT shooting sports

2020-12-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
He probably deserved it though --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 30, 2020, at 4:03 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Was watching Crime TV the other night, guy was dead from a shotgun blast to > the face, girlfriend said it was suicide. Coroner found a facial wound from > the wad,

Re: [MBZ] E320 $1,000 Just ABS reluctor rings need replacement

2020-12-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
$150 iCarsoft does a decent job --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 30, 2020, at 8:17 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah. I saw that. I emailed him, we will see. > Just wish I had a Xentry SDS system to check it out. Or even a good scanner > from Autel or Actron. > > > Rick > >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2007 Mercedes Benz ML 320 CDI 4WD Sport SUV - $3, 500 (OBO) - Phoenix

2020-12-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
No I don’t believe it does. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 30, 2020, at 12:56 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > bang down the price a bit and he wouldn't have too much in it, looks pretty > nice. Does that one need pee juice? > > --FT > >> On 12/30/20 2:43 PM, Bob Rentfro via

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2007 Mercedes Benz ML 320 CDI 4WD Sport SUV - $3, 500 (OBO) - Phoenix

2020-12-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Massive oil leaks that require removal of everything on top and of engine to replace oil cooler seals, stretched timing chains, leaking rear main seals, swirel motor issues Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 30, 2020, at 6:13 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > First there was black

Re: [MBZ] wanted: W116 blower motor

2020-12-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I looked up one for my 1979SD at Rock Auto. They've got ÜRO for $132.79, fits a variety of 1973-1980. Or there's ÜRO for $132.79. Lots of choices there... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] 1973 450SLC sell or trade - $4,000

2020-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
About ready for a valve job. Pass. On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 3:04 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks like it's in decent shape, a few mechanical issues noted. > > > https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/milford-mercedes-benz-sell-or-trade/7254573664.html > > >

Re: [MBZ] E320 $1,000 Just ABS reluctor rings need replacement

2020-12-30 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Yeah. I saw that. I emailed him, we will see. Just wish I had a Xentry SDS system to check it out. Or even a good scanner from Autel or Actron. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 30, 2020 2:06 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@indiana.edu

Re: [MBZ] wanted: W116 blower motor

2020-12-30 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Brushes and bearings should fix it. I assume it is fused, so the windings should still be good. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 30, 2020 7:22 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] wanted: W116 blower motor I

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2007 Mercedes Benz ML 320 CDI 4WD Sport SUV - $3, 500 (OBO) - Phoenix

2020-12-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
First there was black death, then there was cat pee. I think 2007 is near the end of the black death era. CEL, a manifold/boost pressure sensor would do that. SRS, a bad passenger seat switch would do that. So would a crash that caused any SRS components to deploy if they didn't reset the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2007 Mercedes Benz ML 320 CDI 4WD Sport SUV - $3, 500 (OBO) - Phoenix

2020-12-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yeah, the intake flap (“swirl flaps”) are another issue these engines are affected by, and the fix is pretty significant. As long as they don’t fail in the “bad” position (closed? I can’t recall) you can more or less ignore it, but it’s likely to throw a CEL that you can’t clear. -D > On Dec

[MBZ] JOKE. Importance of Proof-Reading

2020-12-30 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> Importance of Proof-Reading > FIRST TEXT MESSAGE Hi, Max. This is Richard, next door. I've been riddled > with guilt for a few months and have been trying to get up the courage to > tell you face-to-face. When you're not around, I've been sharing your wife, > day and night, probably much

[MBZ] wanted: W116 blower motor

2020-12-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Need blower motor for W116 Cripesler ACC. Mine keeps blowing fuses. I have tried lubricating. Anyone have one? Kaleb? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] OT 2020: It could have been WORSE!

2020-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
But at least we had the worst pandemic in over 100 years with 350,000 fatalities, and climbing. On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 11:07 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

[MBZ] OT 2020: It could have been WORSE!

2020-12-30 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/tyler-o-neil/2020/12/28/egg-on-their-faces-10-climate-alarmist-predictions-for-2020-that-went-horribly-wrong-n1289371 Long before Beto O’Rourke claimed the world only had 10 years left

Re: [MBZ] OT 2020: It could have been WORSE!

2020-12-30 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>But at least we had the worst pandemic in over >100 years with 350,000 >fatalities, and climbing. Thankfully, influenza has been nearly eradicated. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm#ILIMap Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives