Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow - How does it work

2008-02-04 Thread Fmiser
> As an outsider residing in South Africa I battle to understand > the US voting system > PEter Me too. And I have been a registered voter living in the USA for _decades_! -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list s

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow - How does it work

2008-02-04 Thread Scott Ritchey
Primaries vary by state. Most places I lived require you to declare a party when you register to vote, then you can only vote in that party's primary. There are exceptions; like in FL everyone can vote in a primary when only one party has candidates. Caucuses are a whole different deal. -Ori

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow - How does it work

2008-02-04 Thread Tom Hargrave
This is handled state by state. In Alabama, I can vote for anyone I want in the election primary. In other some states you must register to a party when you register & then you can only vote in that party's primary. But you can still vote for whomever you want in the general election. In no case do

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow - How does it work

2008-02-04 Thread Peter Merle
As an outsider residing in South Africa I battle to understand the US voting system - Can any registered voter take part in the Democratic or Rep run-off elections or must you be a party member? PEter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] why america is finished NOW SEARS (was: pizza, not mercedes)

2008-02-04 Thread E M
I used to buy made America Levi jeans for $75 a pair here in Canada. I'd buy a few pair at a time, and buy more when they wore out. Went the last time, bought two pair, paid $55 each. Got home, was as if I bought two different sizes. Read the label, made in Mexico. Took one pair back once for

Re: [MBZ] why america is finished NOW SEARS (was: pizza, not mercedes)

2008-02-04 Thread Tom Hargrave
Just because something is made in China does not mean it's cheap and there is a huge difference in quality between Harbor Freight and Sears "made in China" tools. And there is more to "made in wherever" than most who complain will ever be willing to understand. I "grew up" in telecomm manufacturin

Re: [MBZ] 600 SWB vacuum diagram?

2008-02-04 Thread E M
I just had a look at a buyers guild, and it lists total production of all 600s at 2,677. I've seen different numbers quoted in different sources, so not sure, but I would imagine a large number of those produced have been kept running. I'm not sure if they were truly built to order only, or if so

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2008-02-04 Thread Tom Hargrave
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 2:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Today's Diesel Prices Register online for the April EIA 2008 Energy Conference: 30 Years of En

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dat Foosball is Over

2008-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
"Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > the one with the chinese pandas was even shocking. can you imagine > the uproar of those pandas were black? That was for Sales Genie I think -- they had one earlier with an Indian character with a very distinct accent and stereotypical speech. I was ra

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dat Foosball is Over

2008-02-04 Thread Robert Rentfro
No doubt. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 9:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dat Foosball is Over they were bad. is this a writer's strike issue or has stupidity and ill

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dat Foosball is Over

2008-02-04 Thread Robert Rentfro
The Eli-defense, those boys were exhausted on the last lame Pats drive. They really stepped up. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 9:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T. D

Re: [MBZ] OT, job eliminated -MB business

2008-02-04 Thread Bill Ringgold
.. And my 126 seat botto springs - and under door light. No big hurry, but I am ready to install them. BillR -Original Message- From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: 2/4/08 9:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, job eliminated Crap! Sorry to hear that - I mu

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dat Foosball is Over

2008-02-04 Thread Gary Hurst
they were bad. is this a writer's strike issue or has stupidity and illiteracy just reached a new low? the one with the chinese pandas was even shocking. can you imagine the uproar of those pandas were black? On Feb 4, 2008 5:51 PM, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You didn't miss m

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dat Foosball is Over

2008-02-04 Thread Gary Hurst
the pats have a pretty formidable defense, albeit not dominating. the giants defense really stepped up. superhuman intensity. i've never seen a team step up on the post season the way the giants did this year. On Feb 4, 2008 5:05 PM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What people d

Re: [MBZ] OT, job eliminated -MB business

2008-02-04 Thread Bill Ringgold
.. And my 126 seat botto springs - and under door light. No big hurry, but I am ready to install them. BillR -Original Message- From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: 2/4/08 9:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, job eliminated Crap! Sorry to hear that - I mu

Re: [MBZ] OT, job eliminated -MB business

2008-02-04 Thread Bill Ringgold
.. And my 126 seat botto springs - and under door light. No big hurry, but I am ready to install them. BillR -Original Message- From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: 2/4/08 9:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, job eliminated Crap! Sorry to hear that - I mu

Re: [MBZ] OT, job eliminated -MB business

2008-02-04 Thread Bill Ringgold
.. And my 126 seat botto springs - and under door light. No big hurry, but I am ready to install them. BillR -Original Message- From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: 2/4/08 9:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, job eliminated Crap! Sorry to hear that - I mu

Re: [MBZ] 600 SWB vacuum diagram?

2008-02-04 Thread Peter Frederick
I thought 1978 -- sales in the US stopped in 1972 as Benz didn't see any point in doing the emissions certification for later sale on the M100 (it would probably have required fitting D-Jet or worse, K-Jet) and the numbers sold simply didn't justify the cost, even with the 300 SEL 6.3 tosse

Re: [MBZ] this is nice

2008-02-04 Thread Robert Rentfro
That's closer. Maybe it's time to bid a little. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 7:09 PM To: mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] this is nice http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-

Re: [MBZ] cheap manny 190D

2008-02-04 Thread Robert Rentfro
So far away. I am glad the crack in the pan can be "poxied". Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 7:01 PM To: mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] cheap manny 190D http://cgi.ebay.com/eba

Re: [MBZ] 600 SWB vacuum diagram?

2008-02-04 Thread E M
I think the last ones made were around '81 ? Not sure about what NOS parts are still on the shelves, but I have done a little looking in the past, for fun, and some parts do cost the moon. Probably one of those cars more than others, where being patient and finding the best one you can, and payin

Re: [MBZ] 600 SWB vacuum diagram?

2008-02-04 Thread Peter Frederick
I meant that the vacuum system should be similar to a 1963 era Benz, not that anything else was. The 600 Grand was essentially a custom order car, just like the Adenauer it replaced. Most parts are unique, not found in any other Benz ever made, and no very long out of production, so the ar

Re: [MBZ] 2.4.8

2008-02-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:09:55 -0600 Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > they're not powers of x. It'd have to be 04/16/64. 08 wouldn't work. You're changing the rules in the middle of the game! Unfair! You listed 2^1, 2^2, 2^3. I listed 2^2, 2^3, 2^4 and 2^3, 2^4, 2^5, both of which are all po

Re: [MBZ] OT, job eliminated

2008-02-04 Thread OK Don
Of course a used one - I asked you, not Rusty. On Feb 4, 2008 8:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > a new one? No, Im sure I have used ones if you want a used one. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disra

Re: [MBZ] I buy a cheap torpedo heater today

2008-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
"Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > It says it will run on kerosene or #1 heating oil. I have also seen > ones that are like this one that say they will run on diesel. Guess > I could run it on diesel and if it doesnt work well drain it out. Kerosene and #1 are virtually the same

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread OK Don
Have a smoker? > If you have a car ready for the crusher, hang on to it for a while. > > Mitch. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager

Re: [MBZ] interior light problem

2008-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Probably the door switch, there are multiple contacts in one, and I > believe there are two switches -- the door switch operates the > interior lamp AND the relay for the front seats AND the window lift > relay. Sorta feel it is not, because it does n

Re: [MBZ] OT, job eliminated

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
a new one? No, Im sure I have used ones if you want a used one. OK Don wrote: > Crap! Sorry to hear that - I must have slept through the first announcement. > > About the MB business - have you found a new left front turn signal > plastic housing assembly for my SDL in your inventory? How much?

Re: [MBZ] OT, job eliminated

2008-02-04 Thread OK Don
Crap! Sorry to hear that - I must have slept through the first announcement. About the MB business - have you found a new left front turn signal plastic housing assembly for my SDL in your inventory? How much? On Feb 4, 2008 6:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As you all know,

Re: [MBZ] 600 SWB vacuum diagram?

2008-02-04 Thread tom savage
Peter Frederick wrote: > Should be similar to any other 1963 era Benz, though. Understatement of the year. The thing about the M100 cars is that the name isn't just the name, it is also a cost multiplier over what it costs to maintain a standard, no-frills six-banger Mercedes. Depending on wh

[MBZ] this is nice

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1975-Mercedes-Benz-300D-Classic-Collectible-LOW-MILEAGE_W0QQitemZ230219981077QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300

Re: [MBZ] I buy a cheap torpedo heater today

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It says it will run on kerosene or #1 heating oil. I have also seen ones that are like this one that say they will run on diesel. Guess I could run it on diesel and if it doesnt work well drain it out. OK Don wrote: > Read the manual and follow the directions > > On Feb 4, 2008 6:06 PM, K

Re: [MBZ] I buy a cheap torpedo heater today

2008-02-04 Thread OK Don
Read the manual and follow the directions On Feb 4, 2008 6:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > perhaps I should just stick with kerosene then. > > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark T

[MBZ] cheap manny 190D

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-190D-1984-190D-Diesel-5-Speed-Fix-or-parts-NR_W0QQitemZ270209439723QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6328QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420S

Re: [MBZ] 600 SWB vacuum diagram?

2008-02-04 Thread tom savage
E M wrote: > Does anyone have a vacuum diagram for all the systems on the 600 SWB, or a > link? I might have one; I'll check tomorrow. Failing that, check here: http://www.m-100.cc/ Before you get too serious about a 600, have Rusty look up the price of a set of front brake pads. And that's j

Re: [MBZ] interior light problem

2008-02-04 Thread Peter Frederick
Probably the door switch, there are multiple contacts in one, and I believe there are two switches -- the door switch operates the interior lamp AND the relay for the front seats AND the window lift relay. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] 600 SWB vacuum diagram?

2008-02-04 Thread Peter Frederick
They are -- seats, door opening/closing assist, window lifts. Don't know about locks, HVAC, etc, although I think the AC evaporator is in the trunk. Should be similar to any other 1963 era Benz, though. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts s

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
PS, I am kicking myself in the ass for not keeping the LWB. Crap!! LWB250 wrote: > Congrats. And your timing couldn't have been better, > right? > > > > Sort of like the couple who tries for years, gives up > and adopts, then finds out they're expecting... > > At least you'll have a car for

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
HAHAHA, well, I have cars I can SELL them when they are driving age. I just dont believe in giving kids cars. Well, I dont believe in buying them cars. I suppose if I already have them and they pay their own ins and gas, and learn to fix them that would be OK. LWB250 wrote: > Congrats. And y

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dat Foosball is Over

2008-02-04 Thread Wonko the Sane
And they can be seen on YouTube now anyway. On Feb 4, 2008 4:51 PM, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You didn't miss much. The commercials, for the most part, were lame. > > > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be rep

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread LWB250
Congrats. And your timing couldn't have been better, right? Sort of like the couple who tries for years, gives up and adopts, then finds out they're expecting... At least you'll have a car for each one of them when they are driving age. Dan --- "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

Re: [MBZ] HAHA, funny 210 sighting

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I as VERY tempted to stop Rich Thomas wrote: > No but he stopped and offered them $100 cash money as it sat. > > --R > > Tom Hargrave wrote: >> And you didn't take a picture? >> >> Thanks, >> Tom Hargrave >> www.kegkits.com >> 256-656-1924 >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PR

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
its sitting on my trailer Kevin Kraly wrote: > Well, I had one of those new additions yesterday too. > > Yeah, the Euro 450SLC. How's it doing? > > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR > 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see offic

Re: [MBZ] HAHA, funny 210 sighting

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
DAMN, I should have. Tom Hargrave wrote: > And you didn't take a picture? > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin > Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 6:02 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT, job eliminated

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
haha, yea, they are too cheap for that Tom Hargrave wrote: > Looks like the perfect opportunity to become a consultant & they could be > your first client. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROT

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow

2008-02-04 Thread Wonko the Sane
You haven't actually MET the guy, have you? When I shook his hand (I went to his event out or curiosity) and looked into his eyes in Iowa, my first thought was that he could have been Hannibal Lectur's understudy w/out going to makeup. ... But hey, vote as you wish. On Feb 4, 2008 4:29 PM, Donald

Re: [MBZ] OT, job eliminated

2008-02-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Tom Hargrave wrote: > > Looks like the perfect opportunity to become a consultant & they could be > your first client. I only thought that worked with government employers (or at least the part where they pay you double your old salary, plus pay your pension, seems limited to government jobs wher

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread Kevin Kraly
Well, I had one of those new additions yesterday too. Yeah, the Euro 450SLC. How's it doing? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] HAHA, funny 210 sighting

2008-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
No but he stopped and offered them $100 cash money as it sat. --R Tom Hargrave wrote: > And you didn't take a picture? > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Stripli

Re: [MBZ] HAHA, funny 210 sighting

2008-02-04 Thread Kevin Kraly
It must be signaling the opening of Spring Perch season in OK Man, that was better than mine! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] HAHA, funny 210 sighting

2008-02-04 Thread Kevin Kraly
Anyway, the LF tire is sitting WAY up in the wheel well. Whoops. Musta been one of those handy dandy disappearing spring perches. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.

Re: [MBZ] HAHA, funny 210 sighting

2008-02-04 Thread Tom Hargrave
And you didn't take a picture? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 6:02 PM To: Banned List; mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] HAHA, funny

Re: [MBZ] OT, job eliminated

2008-02-04 Thread Tom Hargrave
Looks like the perfect opportunity to become a consultant & they could be your first client. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 6:08 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread Rich Thomas
I believe Oklahoma has a bit different mindset on self- and property protection than does Maine, more like Texas I would suppose. I am sure you are compliant with that mindset and take advantage fully of it. You might also want to take out a restraining order (not that it will have any effect

Re: [MBZ] OT - diminished tremor, oil changes, etc.

2008-02-04 Thread Tom Hargrave
008 17:35:37 -0500 Size: 115445 Url: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080204/cec 1eb9d/attachment.eml ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL P

Re: [MBZ] OT why america is finished NOW SEARS

2008-02-04 Thread Kevin Kraly
I am afraid that the underlying problem is that recent generations of Americans think they are too good for jobs that are hard, dirty, or don't pay well ... even if better jobs are not available or they lack required skills or education. There are plenty of jobs as shown by the MILLIONS of "undocu

[MBZ] OT - diminished tremor, oil changes, etc.

2008-02-04 Thread wilton strickland
15445 Url: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080204/cec1eb9d/attachment.eml ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe o

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread Mitch Haley
"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > The disaster is that Im quite sure he will show up here. If you don't know what SSS stands for, ask Gina to explain. If you have a car ready for the crusher, hang on to it for a while. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new p

Re: [MBZ] HAHA, funny 210 sighting

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yep!! Zeitgeist wrote: > It must be signaling the opening of Spring Perch season in OK > ___ > 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 de

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Actually, it was discussed some years ago that if we ever had a girl to name her that. R A Bennell wrote: > Now that is a fine idea. Mercedes Striplin has a ring to it don't you think? > > Randy > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kevin

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well, I had one of those new additions yesterday too. Kevin Kraly wrote: > I thought that "new Addition" was referring to another Mercedes! I guess > that'd work if it was a girl...? :d Congratulations! > > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR > 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula > > > __

[MBZ] OT, job eliminated

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
As you all know, my previous postion was eliminated a few weeks ago. Funny thing is, I still keep having to run up and perform those duties. Now they are talking about getting a temp to help out. Why the hell would they do that when they already had employees there who were already trained.

Re: [MBZ] I buy a cheap torpedo heater today

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
perhaps I should just stick with kerosene then. Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > I would think that CO detectors would go off all the time in a garage. Also, > some torpedo heaters such as the ones that they sell at Lowes run on > kerosene, home heating oil and diesel. I've only used mine with diesel

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
They are doing fine, getting adjusted pretty well. Im not sure if I mentioned it but the murder was granted bail of 100K. I couldnt not believe it. The bad part is that there is no requirement that he stay in the state. The worse part is that his folks in California are going to bail him ou

Re: [MBZ] HAHA, funny 210 sighting

2008-02-04 Thread Zeitgeist
It must be signaling the opening of Spring Perch season in OK ___ 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: http://okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hahahahahaha Rich Thomas wrote: > I'll give you $500 for it, sight unseen, you deliver it though. > > --R > > Dave H... wrote: >> FANTASTIC NEWS CONGRATULATIONS:) >> >> >> Dave H... >> -- >> From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thanks!! Dave H... wrote: > FANTASTIC NEWS CONGRATULATIONS:) > > > Dave H... > -- > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 8:30 AM > To: "Banned List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "mercedes Mailing List"

[MBZ] HAHA, funny 210 sighting

2008-02-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So Im driving along today and I see a 210 broke down on the side of the road. It is being driven by, lets just say, they probably bought it at a buy here pay here place. Anyway, the LF tire is sitting WAY up in the wheel well. Whoops. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 9

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow

2008-02-04 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: "Good luck, Donald, but inside the Beltway McCain is seen as a virtual lock to walk away with the nomination on Wednesday AM after the votes have been tallied." I agree that is the conventional wisdom, and you are probably right, BUT, there is a lot of anti-McCain sentiment out th

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread Bill
Seems you are going from collecting cars to collecting kids. Congratulations - wonderful items most of the time. Are you planning to keep going until you have a kid for each MB on your lot? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. S

Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question

2008-02-04 Thread MG
Ya know I never thought of that. Sounds like a good idea. Another savings. Manfred Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 07:55:04 -0800 From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dat Foosball is Over

2008-02-04 Thread Robert Rentfro
As a matter of fact, the best commercial was the Reebok k just on PTI on ESPN where the delivery guy brought Mercury Morris a packagea game ball from Eli...and the last shot is a road sign saying, "Welcome to Perfectville, est. 1972, population, 1" Nice. Bob R -Original Message- Fro

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread MG
Way to go man! Just remember; The more the merrier. The older help teach the younger and also learn from them. Sometimes I wish for another one. Then I wake up. :-) It's still a lot of fun looking back and just think you get to look forward to it. How much better could it get? Manfred Date: M

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dat Foosball is Over

2008-02-04 Thread Robert Rentfro
You didn't miss much. The commercials, for the most part, were lame. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 3:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dat Foosball is Over

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow

2008-02-04 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: > > You've gotta be kidding! There are MAJOR differences, which is why your > vote in November will be so important. I say there's no practical difference between the growth of government and the shrinkage of civil rights under the national socialists (GWB, Huckabee, Gho

[MBZ] 300CD Trans sticking

2008-02-04 Thread Dan Weeks
On Feb 4, 2008, at 4:41 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Her 1985 300CD intermittently won't progress past first gear >> unless we stop >> the car, turn it off, and press the throttle to the floor. When >> we re-start >> the car, it upshifts normally. I installed a new kick down switch >>

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300CD intermittently sticking transmission issue

2008-02-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
Aha. Thanks, John. On Feb 4, 2008 5:42 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > I don't get it. I want to fix, not disable her car because she's a > SWMBO > > kinda girl. > > The car would still be able to shift just fine normally, and it would > just be a temp

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300CD intermittently sticking transmission issue

2008-02-04 Thread John Robbins
andrew strasfogel wrote: > I don't get it. I want to fix, not disable her car because she's a SWMBO > kinda girl. The car would still be able to shift just fine normally, and it would just be a temporary troubleshooting kind of thing. If there is something else in the kickdown circuitry that i

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow

2008-02-04 Thread LWB250
We already voted in Florida last week - but the Democratic votes don't count. So far. I just changed my registration from Republican to "no party affiliation". I'm tired of closed primaries. Dan --- Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Rich Thomas wrote: > > "Whoever can, go vote tomor

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dat Foosball is Over

2008-02-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
It was so good I was too tense to enjoy the commercials! On Feb 4, 2008 5:34 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > Good point, Mitch. There were but two drives in the entire first > > quarter compared to five in last year's funfest of

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow

2008-02-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
Good luck, Donald, but inside the Beltway McCain is seen as a virtual lock to walk away with the nomination on Wednesday AM after the votes have been tallied. On Feb 4, 2008 5:29 PM, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Rich Thomas wrote: > > "Whoever can, go vote tomorrow, for whomever you

Re: [MBZ] interior light problem

2008-02-04 Thread LWB250
It prys out from either side - look closely and you'll see a little slot or gap on the ends. IIRC the dome light has a separate set of contacts on the door switch. You may also have an open circuit (on the dome light switch) when the switch is in the door position. The switch is not what I could

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow

2008-02-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
You've gotta be kidding! There are MAJOR differences, which is why your vote in November will be so important. On Feb 4, 2008 5:24 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > > > Not at all true!! > > > > OR has one R. Senator (Gordon Smith) and like Washington is g

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dat Foosball is Over

2008-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
"andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Good point, Mitch. There were but two drives in the entire first > quarter compared to five in last year's funfest of a Super Bowl. > Come to think of it, last year's game was more fun but a whole lot > less intense, as there was less on the line.

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dat Foosball is Over

2008-02-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
Good point, Mitch. There were but two drives in the entire first quarter compared to five in last year's funfest of a Super Bowl. Come to think of it, last year's game was more fun but a whole lot less intense, as there was less on the line On Feb 4, 2008 5:21 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow

2008-02-04 Thread Donald Snook
Rich Thomas wrote: "Whoever can, go vote tomorrow, for whomever you believe will provide the CHANGE you need. No politics here (well, maybe a bit) but mostly an urging to go do your duty as a citizen of the US. Vote Early and Vote Often!" In Kansas, only the democrats have their primary tomor

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D oil change

2008-02-04 Thread Bill
I perceive ... Glad to hear it. My father-in-law, a draftsman by training [though he made his money designing and building boat furniture and equipment] needed a heart medication in his later years that caused a hand tremor. After a lifetime of drawing and designing gaffs and fighting chairs [he

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300CD intermittently sticking transmission issue

2008-02-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
I don't get it. I want to fix, not disable her car because she's a SWMBO kinda girl. On Feb 4, 2008 5:15 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > Her 1985 300CD intermittently won't progress past first gear unless we > stop > > the car, turn it off, and press

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Kevin Kraly wrote: > > Now that is a fine idea. Mercedes Striplin has a ring to it don't you think? > > I don't think he wants to give her the middle name Benz though :D. Naw, not Benz. How about Mercedes Cannabis? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Need help with a panel, 1986 300 SDL

2008-02-04 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks George and Scott, Time for the lipstick I suppose. Harry On Feb 4, 2008 10:53 AM, George Larribeau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Any luck ?? > That is how the one on my car works also, 1985 300SD > > I recently had a big interior mess, the complete console removed, covers > under dash both

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow

2008-02-04 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: > > Not at all true!! > > OR has one R. Senator (Gordon Smith) and like Washington is genreally > regarded as a toss-up state despite a green reputation. I think all elections are toss-ups now. The electorate is slowly figuring out that the Rs are no more conservative th

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow

2008-02-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Feb 4, 2008 2:13 PM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Not at all true!! > > OR has one R. Senator (Gordon Smith) and like Washington is genreally > regarded as a toss-up state despite a green reputation. > We've voted Democratic for president in every election since 1988. That's a

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dat Foosball is Over

2008-02-04 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: > In reaction to Plaxico Burriss' score prediction ... > Brady acted like HE (Brady) could singlehandly score dozens of points simply > by showing up and executing whatever plays Belejerk asked him to. He never > counted on the Giants' being so disruptive to his logicall

[MBZ] interior light problem

2008-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
A minor issue with my 300D, but annoying: the front interior light does not come on when I open the front door. It works if I move the little roller switch to the "on" position, and the door switches work because the headlight alarm sounds if I open the door with the headlights on. Dirty contacts

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300CD intermittently sticking transmission issue

2008-02-04 Thread John Robbins
andrew strasfogel wrote: > Her 1985 300CD intermittently won't progress past first gear unless we stop > the car, turn it off, and press the throttle to the floor. When we re-start > the car, it upshifts normally. I installed a new kick down switch a few > months ago, which reduced the frequency

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread Kevin Kraly
Now that is a fine idea. Mercedes Striplin has a ring to it don't you think? I don't think he wants to give her the middle name Benz though :D. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula who got to enjoy a nice 100 mile run today ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow

2008-02-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not at all true!! OR has one R. Senator (Gordon Smith) and like Washington is genreally regarded as a toss-up state despite a green reputation. On Feb 4, 2008 5:11 PM, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Feb 4, 2008 2:07 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Unfortunately

[MBZ] 1985 300CD intermittently sticking transmission issue

2008-02-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
Group, Her 1985 300CD intermittently won't progress past first gear unless we stop the car, turn it off, and press the throttle to the floor. When we re-start the car, it upshifts normally. I installed a new kick down switch a few months ago, which reduced the frequency but did not end this glit

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow

2008-02-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Feb 4, 2008 2:07 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Unfortunately by the time we get to vote in Indiana (May 6), the > national contest will already have been decided. Same here---Oregon's primary isn't for a couple of months, and no national candidate ever bothers campaigning here a

Re: [MBZ] Go Vote Tomorrow

2008-02-04 Thread Allan Streib
Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Whoever can, go vote tomorrow, for whomever you believe will provide > the CHANGE you need (change you can count on, hope for, need, use, > get with me, etc. but no spare change being given out -- oh, wait, > I think that is coming soon too!) Unfortunate

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