[MBZ] OT Movie Content and Society - was Star Wars - was gasser mills in oil burners

2008-02-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
So Natalie Portman? I am almost totally illiterate in terms of movies - and most pop media. But I agreed to go with the wife to a movie showing at the cute little historic theater here in town. It was called The Darjeeling Limited. Before the main movie, a short film showed that was by the same

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Shipping?

2008-02-12 Thread John Robbins
Rusty Cullens wrote: Atlanta Classic is. So long as you guys aren't getting the shaft, I can live with the dozen or so boxes every order. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

2008-02-12 Thread R A Bennell
Didn't I read somewhere that putting a headliner in a 115 is a big job? I think they talked about removing the windshield and rear window in order to do it properly. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Shipping?

2008-02-12 Thread Tom Hargrave
Free shipping is based on order amount because free shipping is used to motivate customers to buy more. It's the same with my business. I offer $10 off any order $125 and up or $25 off any order $250 and up. And because of these specials, the majority of my orders fall into the $125 - $150 and

Re: [MBZ] Does he really mean it?

2008-02-12 Thread E M
Go around at night-time, if he left the door unlocked and the keys in it, he wanted you to have it. :-) Either, or he does want you to steal it and he hopes to gets the $7000 average from the insurance company. Ed 300E On 12/02/2008, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, is it really

[MBZ] 240

2008-02-12 Thread E M
This guy dropped the price $750 from its first listing yesterday. If he keeps going, by the weekend, he may understand the current market value for such a car. lol http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/car/571840805.html Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

2008-02-12 Thread Kevin Kraly
$550 for Tex seat covers is something I would definitely consider after I get the more important things sorted out like the AC compressor and radiator. I think that the Tex holds up much better than leather. Are the door panels Tex in all cars, or do the cars with leather seats also have

[MBZ] OT Skydiving WAS Re: OT: Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

2008-02-12 Thread Kevin Kraly
There's more to this description, but it's banned rated. So who was your tandem instructor? :d 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

Re: [MBZ] MSU making Biodiesel

2008-02-12 Thread John Robbins
Just worked for me... did you use the TinyURL link or the one that got chopped up? They go to the same place :) John Chuck Landenberger wrote: John, Server is down Chuck On Feb 12, 2008, at 3:01 PM, John Robbins wrote: Shameless plug... ;)

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

2008-02-12 Thread Curt Raymond
In my quest to replace my aging Dakota (211,000 miles and rust) I came across an '87 K5 Blazer with a mere 89,000 miles. Checking fueleconomy.gov its only about 1mpg worse on the highway than my Dakota... Boy I like the old body style Blazers, big and confortable. Good in the woods, not bad on

Re: [MBZ] OT: Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

2008-02-12 Thread Curt Raymond
We took the motorcycles out for a ride last summer, stopped for an ice cream and got to see something like 100 people jump at the same time. One guy got WAY off course and dropped into the batting cages at the ice cream place. The ice cream place ower loaned me a truck and I took the guy to

[MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im sure you will recall the super nice 420 that somebody here should have bought because it sold way too cheap. Well the guy who bought it bought it for his 16 year old kids first car. Well, get a call today, kid totaled it already. Guess I will be getting it back and selling them another

Re: [MBZ] 240

2008-02-12 Thread Wonko the Sane
I am the newer, kinder Don. No coffee for over a week now, just herbal tea. Next -- yoga (naw). On Feb 12, 2008 6:19 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i tried to set one of you up for something there, but there's just no point. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get

Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread Rich Thomas
Sell them a 240D, a bit less temptation, and even if they had temptation, the 240D would not be compliant. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Im sure you will recall the super nice 420 that somebody here should have bought because it sold way too cheap. Well the guy who bought it bought it for

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

2008-02-12 Thread Bill R
I'm impressed. BillR -Original Message- From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 2/12/08 2:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable? On my 111 coupe the new headliner involved removing front and rear

Re: [MBZ] OT: Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

2008-02-12 Thread Timothy Robinson
: 80824 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080212/6d7f5653/attachment.jpe ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

2008-02-12 Thread MG
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Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread E M
To bad about the car, but if nothing else, it probably made them a believer. The car did its job. Hopefully, there are lots of good parts left from it, and you get an even better deal buying it back than they got buying it from you. Ed 300E On 12/02/2008, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] MSU making Biodiesel

2008-02-12 Thread OK Don
The TinyURL link worked fine for me. On Feb 12, 2008 4:43 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just worked for me... did you use the TinyURL link or the one that got chopped up? They go to the same place :) John -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn

Re: [MBZ] 240

2008-02-12 Thread Gary Hurst
i tried to set one of you up for something there, but there's just no point. my stupid dog ate a container of salt and threw up for a long while. dog is just crazy, but never dull. only the germans can make a dog like this and then insist it is just a regular farm dog. On Feb 12, 2008 7:11 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 240

2008-02-12 Thread Wonko the Sane
Banned would have been all over that opening. I am resisting comment since by occupation I am kind to the disabled. On Feb 12, 2008 6:08 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just know there's a joke in there somewhere. hee hee Ed 300E On 12/02/2008, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

2008-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
To hell with UPS, go with fedex, much cheaper. Rusty Cullens wrote: I always forget about the specials page, I will work on that. Not sure about the selecting parts page, that would be Grays bag. Yes, we went to $99.00 free shipping because UPS is raising rates every other day. Rusty

Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this

2008-02-12 Thread E M
Lot of us up north forget to run our a/c regularly during the winter, me included, and come Spring time, the seals are all shot. I must make a note to do it tomorrow, but it's hard sitting in the car with a/c on when it's -25 outside. Stepping outside the car while it's running doesn't do much

[MBZ] I'm too old for this

2008-02-12 Thread Bill R
I'm pretty happy with my car these days, though I'm way over budget for repairs after the new transmission, vacuum pump, and new AC air flow activators and compressor - re-converted to R12 plus the new GP relay. I've never used R12 substitute before, but it works better than 134 in an old car

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

2008-02-12 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

2008-02-12 Thread Bill R
I'm impressed. BillR -Original Message- From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 2/12/08 2:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable? On my 111 coupe the new headliner involved removing front and rear

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

2008-02-12 Thread OK Don
That's a nice looking machine! It looks like there might be a bit too much that would get in the way of photography though --- I learned in a Piper Vagabond, then a Cessna 150, and ended up with a Cessna 140. On Feb 12, 2008 9:21 AM, MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is what I learned to fly in

Re: [MBZ] 240

2008-02-12 Thread Wonko the Sane
Is she singing ACTUAL Japanese, or best-guess, one not behind fake-Japanese? If she is actually learning to speak Japanese from watching a cartoon, then that is an asset. Face the facts: she is turning into an accepting, diversity-loving Liberal like me. D. On Feb 12, 2008 6:29 PM, Gary Hurst

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

2008-02-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Nope, no time for that you were a man on a mission, there must have been a hamburger needed eating. You answered, said who you are, I said I needed Mercedes parts you said something great like uhhh hold on and then Tom took my order. I'll make fun of you the next time you answer thats for

Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread Kevin
Um, yeah. Perfect for a 16 year old that couldn't handle the sheer power of a... 420. ;) On Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 07:57:08PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: dont have one!! about the only thing I have that I can sell right now is a euro 500SE Rich Thomas wrote: Sell them a 240D, a bit

Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
dont have one!! about the only thing I have that I can sell right now is a euro 500SE Rich Thomas wrote: Sell them a 240D, a bit less temptation, and even if they had temptation, the 240D would not be compliant. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Im sure you will recall the super nice 420

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Shipping?

2008-02-12 Thread Wonko the Sane
Gotta put in a BuyMBParts plug here. I occasionally (normally?) buy just what I need. Last time, it was four glow plugs. I simply asked Rusty on the phone to ship cheapest possible means, and he dropped them (or someone dropped them) into a padded envelope and sent them to me 1st class mail. ...

[MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap-totaled

2008-02-12 Thread Glenn Brown
Kaleb, Considering he bought it for his kid's 1st car, you should' sold him a 240D with the bug juice on the rear windscreen; it woulda' been a lot safer - speed wise. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this

2008-02-12 Thread Bill R
Don, if I were going to part with her I'm sure you would give her a good home. The only way I would part with it at this point would be if someone offered what I have in it. That or a 2000+ S500 for my darling wife, which I could have bought for the repairs over three years. Still

Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this

2008-02-12 Thread Kevin Kraly
The car is just trying to keep you on your toes. If you always think it's gonna be bad and it ends up good, you'll feel that much better. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267K+ miles, Ursula PS. I'm pretty happy with my car too. SIL's been driving it lately rather than insuring her Rodeo

Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this

2008-02-12 Thread Bill R
It did get my attention. Now the problem is the lingering smell of the stuff from from the can. It is nice driving it these days, though. BillR -Original Message- From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 2/12/08 11:17 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:20:50 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im sure you will recall the super nice 420 that somebody here should have bought because it sold way too cheap. Well the guy who bought it bought it for his 16 year old kids first car. Well, get a call today,

Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this

2008-02-12 Thread Kevin Kraly
Lot of us up north forget to run our a/c regularly during the winter, me included, Running the defrost with the compressor on should do the trick. I'm sure that this is what happened to the 300SD. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___

Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, I have one that I need to find an engine for. I was just going to part it out but hell, even 240d prices seem to be going up. Kevin Kraly wrote: Ah, what a bummer on the 420SEL! At least you'll get ANOTHER sale out of it. Do you have a 240D auto all shined up and ready to go? Kevin

Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have 2 SLC's that Im not really in love with and not sure why I bought them. But yes, perhaps we do need to get together. Lets plan something. OK Don wrote: We really need to get together and do some trading - I have a 240D that I don't need anymore, and an SLC that I'm not so in love with

Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes E M wrote: Does Rusty stock most parts to keep a Euro car such as the 500SE running happy? Ed 300E On 12/02/2008, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We really need to get together and do some trading - I have a 240D that I don't need anymore, and an SLC that I'm not so in love with

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

2008-02-12 Thread Allan Streib
Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Carpet in a 110? Sacrilege! If Rusty does not have it available, I have the fax number for a guy in Nederland who sells the rubber mats for Ponton and 110. 111s in the US came with carpet and 110s had rubber. Much easier to take care of! 111/ 112

Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this

2008-02-12 Thread Wonko the Sane
This is your non-eBay 2nd chance offer.:-) $1001. On Feb 12, 2008 8:48 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm too old for the drama, not the car. It's just broken in good. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

2008-02-12 Thread Loren Faeth
Carpet in a 110? Sacrilege! If Rusty does not have it available, I have the fax number for a guy in Nederland who sells the rubber mats for Ponton and 110. 111s in the US came with carpet and 110s had rubber. Much easier to take care of! 111/ 112 carpet fits in a 110. At 01:47 PM

Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this

2008-02-12 Thread Bill R
I'm too old for the drama, not the car. It's just broken in good. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this I don't

Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread E M
Does Rusty stock most parts to keep a Euro car such as the 500SE running happy? Ed 300E On 12/02/2008, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We really need to get together and do some trading - I have a 240D that I don't need anymore, and an SLC that I'm not so in love with anymore -- and would

Re: [MBZ] 240

2008-02-12 Thread E M
I dropped a guy a note today on the 560SEL I mentioned in an early post. Wished him luck in getting his price, but if not, keep my email and drop me a line in a month or two. I'm not very good at haggling, and I'd rather just let people figure out for themselves when they're asking too much. I

Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread OK Don
We really need to get together and do some trading - I have a 240D that I don't need anymore, and an SLC that I'm not so in love with anymore -- and would like to have another 124 Diesel. On Feb 12, 2008 7:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: dont have one!! about the only thing I

Re: [MBZ] Beaver/Otters

2008-02-12 Thread OK Don
Most likely they will - unless they've gotten really hot. I'd love to see them sometime. On Feb 12, 2008 7:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Back in the 90's when my mother still lived in Alaska we used a Beaver to fly all over the place and land on remote lakes in the

Re: [MBZ] 240

2008-02-12 Thread Bill R
I stopped to look at an old TD yesterday. No rust, but the paint was not good and the wood was separating, and it looked ratty inside. Price on the window was $3,400 so I didn't even ask about it. Been there for a few weeks, and probably will be a lot longer. BillR -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz 1986 300 D Body BY FRIDAY - $280

2008-02-12 Thread Bill R
Free towing to your place and even cheap enough for Kaleb. You ought to call him - he is offering free delivery. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Freer Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 4:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

2008-02-12 Thread MG
I haven't gotten to that point yet. It's exciting enough just flying it. I think that the photography would rather easy though. There are no windows to open and the sides are right down at my waist, so there is the calm feeling of being cradled inside something (just in case one was to be

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

2008-02-12 Thread Ed Booher
On Feb 11, 2008 5:58 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hope you have fun with it -- I am glad to have it in the hands of someone who will try to put it back on the road, instead of it slowly decaying in my driveway... I had good intentions when I bought it but never found the time to

Re: [MBZ] Beaver/Otters

2008-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Back in the 90's when my mother still lived in Alaska we used a Beaver to fly all over the place and land on remote lakes in the mountains and fished off the plane. I have some pics that I took on 35mm film from that trip around here somewhere that I have never developed. Wonder if I found

Re: [MBZ] FW: OT: Cheap Hosting

2008-02-12 Thread Ed Booher
On Feb 11, 2008 9:57 PM, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is no such thing as a free lunch. With Google, it is no-money-needed - but you pay with information and non-privacy. Some may prefer to part with a bit of one rather than the other. --Philip Nah, some of the

Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this

2008-02-12 Thread Wonko the Sane
I don't really need AC in Iowa -- nice but not the requirement you have in Jax. I will fly down to my folks' condo at Crescent Beach, give you $1000 and drive the car home. Deal? On Feb 12, 2008 7:17 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm pretty happy with my car these days, though I'm way

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Subaru diesel

2008-02-12 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Fuel economy? Available in the USA when? The boxer diesel produces 148 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque at just 1,800 rpm. The engine is capable of 60.5 mpg. As far as availability, sounds like not anytime soon. They won't

Re: [MBZ] Does he really mean it?

2008-02-12 Thread Bill R
You should probably check that theory out before acting on it. BillR Jacksonville FL -Original Message- From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 2/12/08 3:00 PM Subject: [MBZ] Does he really mean it? So, is it really theft if he

Re: [MBZ] 240

2008-02-12 Thread Gary Hurst
my kid is watching this and singing along in japanese. i think she is turning into mmm :( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOTV9HISDrc On Feb 12, 2008 7:22 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am the newer, kinder Don. No coffee for over a week now, just herbal tea. Next -- yoga

Re: [MBZ] Sleeper 300CD

2008-02-12 Thread Rich Thomas
Ah, the boys! I have seen Billy driving a Benz a couple times, over by the Benz dealer (which is a few blocks from my crib). His girlfriend (now wife) used to live kinda over behind the dealer so he would hang at her place. --R Mitch Haley wrote: Kevin Kraly wrote: I just work on the

Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: That was a hell of a nice car, its such a shame. That's what I thought back when you said they were going rim shopping. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, I know. Kevin wrote: Um, yeah. Perfect for a 16 year old that couldn't handle the sheer power of a... 420. ;) On Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 07:57:08PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: dont have one!! about the only thing I have that I can sell right now is a euro 500SE Rich Thomas wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 240

2008-02-12 Thread Gary Hurst
rusty insisted i give him my best .38 for his son's old diesel 240. the gun is $750 band new, so maybe 400 as is. now my 3 stainless chiefs special is on the way to gone, so i have to carry the giant old model 19 down my pants. this would have been a typical service pistol 50 years ago, so it's

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Shipping?

2008-02-12 Thread Gary Hurst
a really good idea and people would still go to benz bin, paying 20% more and getting really poor service. On Feb 12, 2008 2:51 PM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess Rusty could defeat the $75.01 game by lowering his prices so much that it would be almost impossible to

Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: dont have one!! about the only thing I have that I can sell right now is a euro 500SE You'll kill that kid off one way or another, eh? Evolution demands it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

2008-02-12 Thread R A Bennell
Well, I guess it is a good thing that I don't need one yet then. When are you going to come back so we can drink beer? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 4:17 PM To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] MSU making Biodiesel

2008-02-12 Thread Chuck Landenberger
John, Server is down Chuck On Feb 12, 2008, at 3:01 PM, John Robbins wrote: Shameless plug... ;) http://media.www.reflector-online.com/media/storage/paper938/news/ 2008/02/12/News/ Professors.Generate.Alternate.Fuel.Source-3202051.shtml or: http://tinyurl.com/2f6lwf

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz 1986 300 D Body BY FRIDAY - $280

2008-02-12 Thread E M
For the price of a good used fender, he'll throw the rest of the car in, and deliver to your house too. :-) I'm not 100%, but I thought we had '86 D's here in Canada? Ed 300E On 12/02/2008, John Freer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Must be an importthere was no 86 300D. Wonder if it's a W123 or

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz 1986 300 D Body BY FRIDAY - $280

2008-02-12 Thread John Freer
Must be an importthere was no 86 300D. Wonder if it's a W123 or W124? On 2/12/08, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/car/567322706.html This guy thinks the engine is blown. Never talked to him. No interest, etc., but the price isn't bad. BillR

[MBZ] OT: New Subaru diesel

2008-02-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
First in-depth story I've seen about Subaru's first-in-the-world boxer diesel engine. Same horsepower rating as their normally aspirated gasoline four, but nearly twice the torque. Nice. http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=124553/pageNumber=1 Alex Chamberlain '87 300D

[MBZ] MSU making Biodiesel

2008-02-12 Thread John Robbins
Shameless plug... ;) http://media.www.reflector-online.com/media/storage/paper938/news/2008/02/12/News/Professors.Generate.Alternate.Fuel.Source-3202051.shtml or: http://tinyurl.com/2f6lwf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Shipping?

2008-02-12 Thread Gary Hurst
did i cuss you out for that? On Feb 12, 2008 8:57 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gotta put in a BuyMBParts plug here. I occasionally (normally?) buy just what I need. Last time, it was four glow plugs. I simply asked Rusty on the phone to ship cheapest possible means, and he

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

2008-02-12 Thread R A Bennell
Glad to know we have an experienced fellow around. If I ever need a headliner, I will save the job for when you visit Winnipeg. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 1:58 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

2008-02-12 Thread andrew strasfogel
On my 111 coupe the new headliner involved removing front and rear glass plus the wood in front, plus 20 hours skilled labor, then reinsertion of the glass front and rear by an expert, and finally the nerve-wracking re-installation of the bowed wood w/s pieces and rear view mirror. I personally

[MBZ] Does he really mean it?

2008-02-12 Thread R A Bennell
So, is it really theft if he invites you to steal it? Randy http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/car/564118434.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Shipping?

2008-02-12 Thread andrew strasfogel
I guess Rusty could defeat the $75.01 game by lowering his prices so much that it would be almost impossible to assemble an order costing more than $75.00, thus requiring value shoppers to pay a hated shipping charge. Diabolical!! On Feb 12, 2008 2:11 PM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

2008-02-12 Thread Tom Hargrave
He'll change his mind when he prices the parts. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 2/12/08 1:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges I have a picture of one (911 with a

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

2008-02-12 Thread E M
I have a picture of one (911 with a small block), but not sure I can post here. A friend is thinking about a small block in his 928, but I think a lot easier to just rebuild what the car came with. Ed 300E On 12/02/2008, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Feb 12, 2008 8:00 AM, Rich

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

2008-02-12 Thread Allan Streib
R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I like it. Interior looks good. What happened to the driver's door? Don't know the history of it. My guess is some kind of minor collision, maybe someone backed into the door in a parking lot or something. Seems to have been repainted, and now is rusting.

Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread Loren Faeth
Rusty can get you anything you need. At 08:48 PM 2/12/2008, you wrote: Does Rusty stock most parts to keep a Euro car such as the 500SE running happy? Ed 300E Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

2008-02-12 Thread MG
Nah, the engine is fine just where it is. That way I don't get used to it keeping me cool, just in case it should stop, at least I won't start sweating! Manfred Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:17:26 -0500 From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash To:

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Subaru diesel

2008-02-12 Thread andrew strasfogel
Fuel economy? Available in the USA when? On Feb 12, 2008 4:41 PM, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First in-depth story I've seen about Subaru's first-in-the-world boxer diesel engine. Same horsepower rating as their normally aspirated gasoline four, but nearly twice the torque.

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

2008-02-12 Thread andrew strasfogel
Randy, there isn't enough Fort Garry Pale Ale in Manitoba to persuade me to attempt to install a headliner in your car! On Feb 12, 2008 3:23 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glad to know we have an experienced fellow around. If I ever need a headliner, I will save the job for when you

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Shipping?

2008-02-12 Thread Gary Hurst
the sponsor of the fat and old AC silverbacks soccer team? that atlanta classic? well, i don't know, but i always fear that we are paying for it. On Feb 12, 2008 12:25 PM, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Atlanta Classic is. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax

[MBZ] Mercedes Benz 1986 300 D Body BY FRIDAY - $280

2008-02-12 Thread Bill R
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/car/567322706.html This guy thinks the engine is blown. Never talked to him. No interest, etc., but the price isn't bad. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Shipping?

2008-02-12 Thread Rusty Cullens
correct Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Free Shipping? Gary Hurst wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

2008-02-12 Thread R A Bennell
I like it. Interior looks good. What happened to the driver's door? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ed Booher Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 3:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Well looks like I'm a Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Shipping?

2008-02-12 Thread Gary Hurst
I don't know who is absorbing those costs then On Feb 12, 2008 12:13 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: you pay for that shipping I have never been charged more than $10 for my orders from MB. No matter how many boxes they sent.

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Shipping?

2008-02-12 Thread Rusty Cullens
Yes, they love to do that. Or better yet, they tend to send a body molding clip in a coffin sized box. I think that someone at Mercedes has a family member in the box business. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: John

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Shipping?

2008-02-12 Thread John Robbins
Gary Hurst wrote: you pay for that shipping I have never been charged more than $10 for my orders from MB. No matter how many boxes they sent. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Shipping?

2008-02-12 Thread Gary Hurst
you pay for that shipping mercedes does not view themselves under any competitive pressures . they simply will do whatever moves them. On Feb 12, 2008 12:09 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rusty Cullens wrote: We only offer free shipping because my %%$$##@@ competitors do. Before

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 MB at speed -

2008-02-12 Thread Tom Hargrave
Same engine bored and/or stroked. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 2/12/08 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 MB at speed - Hi Donald, Are the 305/350 engines derivitives of

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Shipping?

2008-02-12 Thread John Robbins
Rusty Cullens wrote: We only offer free shipping because my %%$$##@@ competitors do. Before there were 42,976 other people doing this we charged shipping on all orders. I wish we still did, we spend an enormous amount on shipping. I'm sure your friends at whatever dealership, etc. you use

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

2008-02-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Feb 12, 2008 8:00 AM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I saw a guy here at a car show a few years ago who had made a kit for putting a 350 in a 911, it was actually a nice clean installation and he said the thing went like a BOH. Somebody used to advertise those kind of kits in the

Re: [MBZ] 240

2008-02-12 Thread Gary Hurst
she already is that. she even takes offense to my using the term minorities let alone some choicer words. unbelievably, my speech is censored in my own home and car by my kid. i let my dad say whatever he wanted. not only that, but i found it very funny as a kid and still do to this day. he'd

Re: [MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap

2008-02-12 Thread Kevin Kraly
Ah, what a bummer on the 420SEL! At least you'll get ANOTHER sale out of it. Do you have a 240D auto all shined up and ready to go? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267K+ miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

2008-02-12 Thread OK Don
OK - you've widened my horizons - now I have more planes to sort through. Photography is the driving force for my renewed interest in flying. Low, Slow, and open are the main criteria. Last time I was PIC was probably '76 or '77. On Feb 12, 2008 8:34 PM, MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't

Re: [MBZ] 240

2008-02-12 Thread E M
I just know there's a joke in there somewhere. hee hee Ed 300E On 12/02/2008, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: now my 3 stainless chiefs special is on the way to gone, so i have to carry the giant old model 19 down my pants. this would have been a typical service pistol 50 years ago,

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

2008-02-12 Thread R A Bennell
Would ultimately like to do that. As I said, the carpet is getting a bit crispy. Going off on a tangent, are the interior upholstery pieces available individually or just as the whole set? I wonder what color match would be like with old stuff. I have a hole in the seat on the driver side base

[MBZ] Electile Dysfunction

2008-02-12 Thread Luther
Electile Dysfunction: the inability to become aroused over any of the choices for president put forth by either party in the 2008 election year. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74

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