[MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Luther
Don, here's a cheap gas winter beater http://www.gulseth.net/Doncar/index.html -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Luther
Biodiesel has more oxygen in it than petro diesel. BioD has about 20% less energy (depends on the base stock) than PetroD. Blends from B20-B70 will usually see more fuel efficiency than pure PetroD or B100 due to the more complete combustion of the fuel blend. Higher than B70 will usually

Re: [MBZ] GRRRRR!

2007-12-16 Thread Luther
Will this also check how much current draw the starter is taking?? Luther On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:21:00 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now it gets dim and the battery cables get warm (after several tries at this I should say) but nothing but the solenoid click. It usually takes

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Luther
Tim, my 300CD is nearing 10kmi on BioD. I've not seen a clogged filter yet (subject line action). My only problem has been injector return lines getting soft enough that one came loose causing a snail trail at work. Previous to BioD, my fuel guage liked to imitate windshield wipersnow

Re: [MBZ] GRRRRR!

2007-12-16 Thread dave walton
yes, Ohms = Volts / Amps, Amps = Volts/Ohms, Volts = Ohms/Amps You need to measure the resistance of the cable, then measure the voltage difference from the same points when current is flowing. -Dave Walton On Dec 16, 2007 6:08 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Will this also check how

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Ya know, there's a fully restored King Midget for sale up here in the great lakes region. That would be just the ticket for his short commute. When they refurbed it they stuck in a modern OHC Honda engine (20 HP). The bad news is that the asking price is several times the price of a new Midget

Re: [MBZ] W108 SEL 4.5 update and random thoughts

2007-12-16 Thread M.Affzaal.Khan
David Good choice ! once set up these 108 or109's are indeed lovely cars to own. mak. - Original Message - From: David Bruckmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 12:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] W108 SEL 4.5 update and random thoughts

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Dave H...
You go Brian! You'll have my vote for the rebuild vs. a new purchase.:) Dave H... 1968 280 SE 1971 280 SEL 1979 LP809 Manual (Swiss Army Troop/Cargo Carrier) 1980 280E Manual 1981 240D Manual 1984 300DT 1985 300CD 1985 300SD 1987 300SDL 1987 560SL 1992 300TE 4Matic 1993 300E

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Dave H...
Tim, I have no clue what your business is but I am envious of your WVO supply. Dave H... -- From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 2:45 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Knock

Re: [MBZ] W108 SEL 4.5 update and random thoughts

2007-12-16 Thread Peter Frederick
Ah, those old W108s are great. Save your pennies for the rear suspension rubber next, it's all likely shot (upper diff mount, trailing arm bushings front and rear, spring seats). That will improve handling quite a bit, and get rid of all the suspension noise from the rear. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Peter Frederick
Well, what's most environmentally friendly is to GET OUT OF THE CAR and walk (or ride public transit). However, this notion is still political suicide in the US (and Germany), where driving anywhere you want at any time you want is conflated with political freedom. They aren't the same

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Peter Frederick
Biodiesel isn't too bad for growing stuff if made correctly and clean (not a problem with commercial Bio, just homemade), but mix in waste veggie oil and you can get a real mess if there isn't enough biocide in it. Bugs can't eat biodiesel directly, but they sure can munch on veg oil! I'm

Re: [MBZ] W108 SEL 4.5 update and random thoughts

2007-12-16 Thread M.Affzaal.Khan
Excellent advise .Replacing these on my 108 transformed the ride quality . In addition I replaced the diff centre pin and boot too.the rubber in the pin had collapsed. mak - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Dave H...
Peter, Unfortunately you are partially correct:(There truly are some backyard biodieselers out there that have no clue what ASTM spec means. However, TG they are the exception and not the rule. Biodiesel has approximately the same shelf life as petro diesel if manufactured and then

Re: [MBZ] generator

2007-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yes, it does have a 240V outlet, which is a round 4 prong plug but smaller than a drier plug. Is this what I would need to tie it into the house somehow? http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetailproductId=16634-171-1493lpage=none How would I tie it into the panel as you said?

Re: [MBZ] generator

2007-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
This gen says something about 30a on it. It actually has 4 plugs, 2 of your regular house 110 or whatever plugs, then one thats 4 round that says 120/240, then another one that is round 3 prong that just says 30A Timothy Robinson wrote: Actually, as with any appliance you'd check the actual

[MBZ] Father R.M.Archer 4th from left

2007-12-16 Thread archer
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Re: [MBZ] Father R.M.Archer 4th from left

2007-12-16 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread archer
I stopped in and looked at a Toyota Prius the other day. 45-50 mpg, lifetime warrantee on mechanicals, 8 year warrantee on batteries. Very tempting. Then I went home and thought about it. For the $25,000+ a Prius would cost, I could turn the '83 300D into a like-new car and have plenty of

Re: [MBZ] generator

2007-12-16 Thread Jim Cathey
Yes, it does have a 240V outlet, which is a round 4 prong plug but smaller than a drier plug. Is this what I would need to tie it into the house somehow? NOBODY makes/sells what you need to mis-use a drier outlet as a power input point. My nickname for those such cables I have (which I

Re: [MBZ] GRRRRR!

2007-12-16 Thread Jim Cathey
Will this also check how much current draw the starter is taking?? No, not really. yes, Ohms = Volts / Amps, Amps = Volts/Ohms, Volts = Ohms/Amps You need to measure the resistance of the cable, then measure the voltage difference from the same points when current is flowing. The

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Jim Cathey
...Toyota Prius...Very tempting. Except that they're one of the ugliest POS's out there. For the $25,000+ a Prius would cost, I could turn the '83 300D into a like-new car and have plenty of money left over to buy the extra fuel a Prius would have saved. Exactly! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Mitch Haley
archer wrote: I stopped in and looked at a Toyota Prius the other day. 45-50 mpg, lifetime warrantee on mechanicals, 8 year warrantee on batteries. Very tempting. If you drive a 240D like you'd have to drive the priapus to get 45+ mpg, you'd be getting 30mpg in the 240D, or 60mpg from a 3

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Jim Cathey
...drive the priapus to get 45+ mpg, The nickname is cute, but totally wrong. I have exactly the opposite reaction (automotively speaking) when looking at them. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] GRRRRR!

2007-12-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: Will this also check how much current draw the starter is taking?? No, not really. I figure if the starter cables are of proper factory size and they get hot, you're drawing serious AMPS, and need to look to the power consumer, not the power source, for your trouble.

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: ...drive the priapus to get 45+ mpg, The nickname is cute, but totally wrong. I have exactly the opposite reaction (automotively speaking) when looking at them. You're thinking Priapism. Priapus was a guardian of gardens. If a boy dared to steal from a garden that

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Luther - laptop
He is also partially correct in the assumption that commercial BioD is safe. WRONG. There are many commercial outlets that do NOT make ASTM spec BioD. Luther On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:15:14 -0600, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Peter, Unfortunately you are partially correct:(

Re: [MBZ] GRRRRR!

2007-12-16 Thread dave walton
Kinda a catch-22. If you spend the money for a decent clamp-on DC ammeter, you have acquired a device that is adequate to measure low ohms. Still, I like DC clamp-on's, but consumer grade ones are flaky. Adding enough ohms to measure the resistance with a Harbor Freight multimeter causes it' own

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Luther wrote: Don, here's a cheap gas winter beater http://www.gulseth.net/Doncar/index.html How cheap is it? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Starter current - was: GRRRRR!

2007-12-16 Thread Fmiser
Now it gets dim and the battery cables get warm (after several tries at this I should say) but nothing but the solenoid click. It usually takes two people, but you should take a voltmeter and connect it between the center post (not the cable clamp) of the battery + and the

Re: [MBZ] Starter current - was: GRRRRR!

2007-12-16 Thread Peter Frederick
It's a bad starter folks, must be replaced. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Fmiser
If the fuel situation should get extremely bad, both MBs could be converted to run on VO. (I wonder how many acres of soybeans it would take to yield a years supply of VO; about 1000 gallons? I have a few acres that could be contract farmed. If you contract out the land, pick something

Re: [MBZ] generator

2007-12-16 Thread Rich Thomas
The other day I was in Lowes getting something in the electrical aisle. This woman says to me, You look like you know what you are doing. (Disclaimer -- she was older and not very attractive, to me anyway) I say, Well maybe! She then says she is looking for an extension cord to plug into

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Rich Thomas
Or see your doctor if you experience a priapus interest lasting longer than 4 hours. -R Mitch Haley wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: ...drive the priapus to get 45+ mpg, The nickname is cute, but totally wrong. I have exactly the opposite reaction (automotively speaking) when looking

[MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Chuck Landenberger
No affiliation, etc Take care. Located in Providence, RI... Chuck Phoenix, AZ, but in Hawaii for the Holidays.. http://providence.craigslist.org/car/505962239.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Fmiser wrote: If you contract out the land, pick something other than soy!! Peanuts, rape, cotton, palm, etc all make better base stock than soy. But...but...the government subsidizes soy biodiesel, and they wouldn't do that if it wasn't the best use of resources, would they? g Seriously, I

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
Why don't you drive that to Iowa (w/ title) and take the Quantum home? grin On Dec 16, 2007 4:58 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, here's a cheap gas winter beater http://www.gulseth.net/Doncar/index.html -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Chuck Landenberger wrote: Located in Providence, RI... http://providence.craigslist.org/car/505962239.html Actually it's in Warwick, which is even closer to my niece in W. Greenwich than Providence is. Must control urge to fly to Rhode Island... Fortunately, the niece and family are getting

Re: [MBZ] generator

2007-12-16 Thread OK Don
Way back when I was kid in Civil Air Patrol, we had a surplus transceiver (BC-669?) that had a female socket for the power input - it came with a male-male cord to supply the 115V. I always treated it with respect, plugged it into the power supply first, then into the wall. I also wondered what

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread OK Don
But they could drive it to you On Dec 16, 2007 1:13 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chuck Landenberger wrote: Located in Providence, RI... http://providence.craigslist.org/car/505962239.html Actually it's in Warwick, which is even closer to my niece in W. Greenwich than

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It said 1250 on the windshield. Mitch Haley wrote: Luther wrote: Don, here's a cheap gas winter beater http://www.gulseth.net/Doncar/index.html How cheap is it? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Damn Chuck Landenberger wrote: No affiliation, etc Take care. Located in Providence, RI... Chuck Phoenix, AZ, but in Hawaii for the Holidays.. http://providence.craigslist.org/car/505962239.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
that would be a bad deal Wonko the Sane wrote: Why don't you drive that to Iowa (w/ title) and take the Quantum home? grin On Dec 16, 2007 4:58 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, here's a cheap gas winter beater http://www.gulseth.net/Doncar/index.html -- Luther KB5QHU

[MBZ] People are stupid

2007-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So I have this guy who is needing a refund but it hit the fan so to speak before I could get it done (no power and all). This is big news all over the country. So while the power is out the guy sends several emails a day wondering where his refund his. So I got gen power and got mail

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Damn If only you'd known in time for Regina and the Urchins (is that a good name for a band?) to take an Amtrak down to RI and drive it home... They'd see more of the country from the road than from the air. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes, thats why I say damn. Urchins, heathens, something like that. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Damn If only you'd known in time for Regina and the Urchins (is that a good name for a band?) to take an Amtrak down to RI and drive it home... They'd see more of the country

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
For whom? On Dec 16, 2007 1:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that would be a bad deal Wonko the Sane wrote: Why don't you drive that to Iowa (w/ title) and take the Quantum home? grin -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Luther. Wonko the Sane wrote: For whom? On Dec 16, 2007 1:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that would be a bad deal Wonko the Sane wrote: Why don't you drive that to Iowa (w/ title) and take the Quantum home? grin -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420,

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread OK Don
There's a '93 300E in our local paper for $1300 - been there for a month now. It needs a tranny. On Dec 16, 2007 1:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that would be a bad deal Wonko the Sane wrote: Why don't you drive that to Iowa (w/ title) and take the Quantum home? grin

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
really, got any details or anything? I got trannies OK Don wrote: There's a '93 300E in our local paper for $1300 - been there for a month now. It needs a tranny. On Dec 16, 2007 1:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that would be a bad deal Wonko the Sane wrote: Why don't

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
This is about 20 miles from me-tempting. If anyone wants me to go kick tires, take critical pix, I can find time later in the week. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 215K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles (FOR SALE) 1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles Wickford, RI -Original

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes, probably not far from TF Green airport. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 2:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread OK Don
Since it's a gasser, and doesn't get good mileage, I haven't paid any attention. This is what the add says: 1993 Mercedes 300, Black, 215K, auto, motor runs strong, needs trans work, does not have reverse. Way Below Blue Bk $1300 405 990 2225 after 2 PM. Guess I made the assumption that it's a

[MBZ] my dogs' webpage

2007-12-16 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: 1993 Mercedes 300, Black, 215K, auto, motor runs strong, needs trans work, does not have reverse. Way Below Blue Bk $1300 405 990 2225 after 2 PM. Guess I made the assumption that it's a gasser Was there a W140 300SE? Were the 140/603 called 300 or 350 that year? Of course,

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Kevin Kraly
Wow! $800 for a final year 300CD with no electrical/mechanical problems? I would sure like to have that one! With the storms of late, it wouldn't be a fun trip back home to Oregon. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR, hoping for a deal like that a little closer to home, yeah right! 1983 300SD 266Kmi,

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread John Robbins
archer wrote: Then I went home and thought about it. For the $25,000+ a Prius would cost, I could turn the '83 300D into a like-new car and have plenty of money left over to buy the extra fuel a Prius would have saved. Or if you were wanting a new car anyway, spend less than 25k for a

[MBZ] Succaneers Suck no longer

2007-12-16 Thread LWB250
Went to the game today to see the Succaneers spank the Falcons as well as run their first kickoff return in the club's history. It was a wonderful day. Looks like you'll get that draft pick, Rusty. MacPoos

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yes, there is a 140 300SE. The 140 diesel in that year was the 300SD. Mitch Haley wrote: OK Don wrote: 1993 Mercedes 300, Black, 215K, auto, motor runs strong, needs trans work, does not have reverse. Way Below Blue Bk $1300 405 990 2225 after 2 PM. Guess I made the assumption that it's a

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Kevin, Ad says $1500? Around here, we have to worry about the tinworm, esp. on 123's. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Kraly Sent: Sunday, December

[MBZ] Portable Garages

2007-12-16 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, Alles. Ole Man Winter did it to my HF Portable garage today. Down over the top of my 300TD. I had just finished with the driveway next door and mine and had put away the snow blower in the shed, locked up and turned around, and thought aah s**t!. Much careful shovelling to free the

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Kevin Kraly
The guy must have reposted/edited the ad since it now says $800. It did say that the body was in good shape, but hidden rust would definitely be a problem where you are in RI. I remember many stories my dad told of rusty cars in Chicago where he grew up. Some good ones include a friend's

Re: [MBZ] Father R.M.Archer 4th from left

2007-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
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[MBZ] $1500 S123 turbo Indiana

2007-12-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Blue, luggage rack, 270k, SLS seems to be holding the car up in the picture. Whoever thought up U-GO MOTORWORKS for a dealer name? Sounds too much like Yugo Motorworks. http://www.auto-rv.com/browse.aspx?AdName=1-898388 Also has a '90 300SE and a '81 280GE. I think $6500 is too much for the

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Timothy Robinson
I kinda think the cost of replacing those hybrid batteries which will have to be done about the time the warranty expires is a greater cost than what I paid for the four 300Ds. Let's see... the vehicle tax is due at the end of the month. Mine is $9.24 compared to brother's prime vehicle which is

Re: [MBZ] generator

2007-12-16 Thread Timothy Robinson
Dad was a retired electrical contractor then county electrical inspector for 15 years until he retired again. I've been licensed for twenty years. We share a lot of interesting stories. One FAVORITE is when we're in Home Depot or Lowes and overhear a homeowner asking one of the guys who work in

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Timothy Robinson
This is beginning to sound like that $1,600. Troybilt tiller I bought so I could grow $15. worth of tomatoes and corn? From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:57:41 -0500 To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] People are stupid

2007-12-16 Thread Timothy Robinson
You want we should hurt him for ya!?? :) T From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:51:19 -0600 To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED], mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] People are

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Timothy Robinson
No doubt the cost of the plane fare would have paid for the vehicle... From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:53:21 -0500 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

Re: [MBZ] $1500 S123 turbo Indiana

2007-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
The S stands for slow, perhaps. On Dec 16, 2007 5:31 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Blue, luggage rack, 270k, SLS seems to be holding the car up in the picture. Whoever thought up U-GO MOTORWORKS for a dealer name? Sounds too much like Yugo Motorworks.

Re: [MBZ] People are stupid

2007-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
I had a doorhandle for a GMC sell on eBay for like $0.87. I shipped it to the wrong address, whoops. Unfortunately the jackass doesn't ship it back. So I gotta refund the money, well this all goes down while I'm on vacation. I get back, give him his refund and then he gives me negative feedback

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
Umm, well yeah. Not that it'll keep me from buying your 240D, this one is probably a rusty turd. -Curt Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:20:57 -0500 From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD! To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Succaneers Suck no longer

2007-12-16 Thread Luther - laptop
You're expecting Miami to win 3 more games than Hotlanta? StL needs to win 1 more than the Falcons I'd expect Miami will draft Darren McFadden as the first pick of the draft. Luther On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:49:29 -0600, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Went to the game today to see the

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I will go look at it and photo it tomorrow or Tuesday. If there is one thing I know, it is where to look for 123 rust. Will check window seals and set back lock. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Luther - laptop
You have a deal if I bring your step-daughter home with me :D Luther On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:11:59 -0600, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why don't you drive that to Iowa (w/ title) and take the Quantum home? grin On Dec 16, 2007 4:58 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don,

Re: [MBZ] No power

2007-12-16 Thread Luther - laptop
Ditto for me? Luther On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:17:04 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Done. On Dec 15, 2007 2:37 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That could be a really cool wallpaper. Can you send me a higher resolution version (1024x) at my other email address? On Dec

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Frederick W Moir
Dwight. Ta, very much FredMoir Lynn MA At 08:08 PM 12/16/2007, you wrote: I will go look at it and photo it tomorrow or Tuesday. If there is one thing I know, it is where to look for 123 rust. Will check window seals and set back lock. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E.

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Timothy Robinson
I love rants. Allow me to continue! I lived downtown for 16 years. I left the vehicle parked and walked everywhere I needed to go. The exercise was great. From the days of marching the military 6 to 5 (six strides = five yards), my pace of about 96 bpm (beats per minute... imagine a Sousa march =

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Timothy Robinson
LOL, Dave... by trade I'm a licensed electrical contractor. My degree is in in music performance (piano). Business? The past season among other duties, I was the old ragtime pianist in a Wild West Saloon at a theme park. It's not a job, it's a lifestyle! The WVO is from the food outlets. I'll

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Rick Knoble
I will go look at it and photo it tomorrow or Tuesday. If there is one thing I know, it is where to look for 123 rust. Will check window seals and set back lock. Dwight Coupes rust at the bottom of the back window in the corners too. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Gary Hurst
i really like my 123 coupe, and it's a rusty beater. On Dec 16, 2007 8:40 PM, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will go look at it and photo it tomorrow or Tuesday. If there is one thing I know, it is where to look for 123 rust. Will check window seals and set back lock. Dwight

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Timothy Robinson wrote: No doubt the cost of the plane fare would have paid for the vehicle... Three short-notice one-way tickets ain't cheap. (unless Regina bought two one ways for herself, then the car could have saved four tickets) ___

Re: [MBZ] No power

2007-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
I will send it to you. On Dec 16, 2007 7:10 PM, Luther - laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ditto for me? Luther On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:17:04 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Done. On Dec 15, 2007 2:37 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That could be a really cool

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Gary Hurst
some local needs to buy it On Dec 16, 2007 8:54 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Timothy Robinson wrote: No doubt the cost of the plane fare would have paid for the vehicle... Three short-notice one-way tickets ain't cheap. (unless Regina bought two one ways for herself, then

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread OK Don
Sounds like Dodge City, Kansas --- On Dec 16, 2007 7:36 PM, Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL, Dave... by trade I'm a licensed electrical contractor. My degree is in in music performance (piano). Business? The past season among other duties, I was the old ragtime pianist in a Wild

Re: [MBZ] No power

2007-12-16 Thread OK Don
Already done. On Dec 16, 2007 7:55 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will send it to you. On Dec 16, 2007 7:10 PM, Luther - laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ditto for me? Luther On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:17:04 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Done. On Dec

Re: [MBZ] No power

2007-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
Now he has two copies. :-) (You showed as away.) On Dec 16, 2007 8:20 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Already done. On Dec 16, 2007 7:55 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will send it to you. On Dec 16, 2007 7:10 PM, Luther - laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Timothy Robinson
AW... I gotta have a sedan. Coupes give me a neckache. Besides, I grew up in the Cadillac Body by Fisher, Enter like a lady era. No one had coupes because it was difficult for old great aunts to climb ass in the air into a back seat. Those old great aunts who bought the Lincoln and Mercury coupes

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Timothy Robinson
Nope... actually, Western North Carolina where I call home, the Great Smoky Mountains. Y'all come! From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:20:21 -0600 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] People are stupid

2007-12-16 Thread Robert Rentfro
Like the kid in the Bruce Willis move who said, I see dead people I see stupid people. They are everywhere. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 12:51 PM To: Banned List; mercedes

Re: [MBZ] People are stupid

2007-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
Come to work with me some day. (I am referring to my co-workers, not my case load.) On Dec 16, 2007 8:41 PM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Like the kid in the Bruce Willis move who said, I see dead people I see stupid people. They are everywhere. Bob R. -- LT Don

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

2007-12-16 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Just got a reply from the seller-he sold it today. :-( Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 215K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles (FOR SALE) 1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] People are stupid

2007-12-16 Thread Timothy Robinson
You know... I used to be so frustrated (as an anal retentive compulsive obsessive person) until I adjusted my thinking to realise that stupid people do exist. Being a Southern boy and embracing the phrases, Bless your heart... Lord love ya helped. Now I actually come across as compassionate! LOL

Re: [MBZ] Father R.M.Archer 4th from left

2007-12-16 Thread archer
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Re: [MBZ] People are stupid

2007-12-16 Thread OK Don
Stupid people are like slinkies - totally worthless, but so much fun to watch when you push them down stairs. On Dec 16, 2007 8:57 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Come to work with me some day. (I am referring to my co-workers, not my case load.) On Dec 16, 2007 8:41 PM, Robert

Re: [MBZ] People are stupid

2007-12-16 Thread Timothy Robinson
AW... that ain't right! I just imagine all these Bullwinkles. When people fall down stairs there's always that stpid person who asks, Did that hurt? From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:29:25 -0600 To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Father R.M.Archer 4th from left

2007-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] Father R.M.Archer 4th from left

2007-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
Who was reared as a Fundamentalist Baptist (Bob Jones University, '74). On Dec 16, 2007 9:53 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice try -- I am a Presbyterian who attends a Methodist church. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Father R.M.Archer 4th from left

2007-12-16 Thread Timothy Robinson
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Re: [MBZ] More light in instrument clusters

2007-12-16 Thread Timothy Robinson
I 'caught the indie on another car... Don't charge me $38. for an instrument potentiometer when I know you just bypassed it! He replaced instrument panel lamps last week on one of the other cars. I notice a glow coming from the turn signal indicators now. From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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