Re: [MBZ] WW2 escape tunnel

2008-03-23 Thread LarryT
Thanks for that link - I guess I assumed the movie tunnel was full of extra stuff to make it look better than it was - a little rail track to carry men and dirt in/out with electric lighting every few feet - all seemed a bit more than a bunch of prisioners would be able to scrounge while

[MBZ] Given enough time and space, this would be my future

2008-03-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170201413774 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80

[MBZ] WW2 Escape tunnel

2008-03-23 Thread wilton strickland
I was in USAF aircrew survival training at Stead AFB, NV, in 1962. The POW museum there had a short section of Harry's track, a trolley, a radio, a lamp and assorted tools Luft III's prisoners made - truely amazing and inspirational. 'Show's what one can do when he has to and really

[MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread Luther
It's loaded WAYYY down. Can you guess what's in the trunk that weighs that much? http://www.gulseth.net/photos/SDL/ Kaleb says I need SLS on the SDL. -- 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

Re: [MBZ] WW2 escape tunnel

2008-03-23 Thread Peter Frederick
One of the designers was a local guy here. Quite a story! 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] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread Rick Knoble
It's loaded WAYYY down. Can you guess what's in the trunk that weighs that much? http://www.gulseth.net/photos/SDL/ Bowling balls or golf clubs... My guess. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread John Freer
An engine. On 3/23/08, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's loaded WAYYY down. Can you guess what's in the trunk that weighs that much? http://www.gulseth.net/photos/SDL/ Bowling balls or golf clubs... My guess. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread Sunil Hari
deer? baby seals? On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 12:54 PM, John Freer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An engine. On 3/23/08, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's loaded WAYYY down. Can you guess what's in the trunk that weighs that much? http://www.gulseth.net/photos/SDL/ Bowling balls or

[MBZ] WW2 escape tunnel

2008-03-23 Thread wilton strickland
One of the Americans (Steve McQueen character) was Booty Lewis from here, Goldsboro, NC. 'Was in insurance business for many years. 'Died 4 or 5 yrs ago. I often see his grandchildren around town. I have lunch almost every day with one of his 90-year-old high school classmates/friend. My

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas

2008-03-23 Thread Bill R
When my bank account looks like Leno's I will certainly pick up a few more. I can think of several I would like to have - even a Jaguar or two - but not THAT Jaguar. BillR -Original Message- From: Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] WW2 escape tunnel

2008-03-23 Thread LWB250
I used to work with and am still in touch with a guy who was one of a handful of Marine Corps officers that saw duty in every major battle in the Pacific theater during WWII. He had buddies that were interred by the Japanese in the Phillipines and participated in the death march. I love to sit

Re: [MBZ] OT - TV Repair

2008-03-23 Thread Fmiser
--- LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like the cap in the flyback power supply may be bad Speaking of which, does anyone know of a good electronics part house? Dan Mouser is my favorite. No minimum order, but a process fee for tiny orders - I think. I seem to never have any trouble

Re: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread Tom Hargrave
Mother In-law? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 12:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL? It's

Re: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread Zeitgeist
Free trial offer coupons to the Emperor's Club? On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 10:29 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's loaded WAYYY down. Can you guess what's in the trunk that weighs that much? http://www.gulseth.net/photos/SDL/ ___

Re: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread Rich Thomas
You're importing guest workers? --R Luther wrote: It's loaded WAYYY down. Can you guess what's in the trunk that weighs that much? http://www.gulseth.net/photos/SDL/ Kaleb says I need SLS on the SDL. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas

2008-03-23 Thread archer
From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] When my bank account looks like Leno's I will certainly pick up a few more. I can think of several I would like to have - even a Jaguar or two - but not THAT Jaguar. I do believe that one hobby car is enough - though I use it for my daily driver. BillR

Re: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread OK Don
Must be newspapers! On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 12:29 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's loaded WAYYY down. Can you guess what's in the trunk that weighs that much? http://www.gulseth.net/photos/SDL/ Kaleb says I need SLS on the SDL. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three

Re: [MBZ] Given enough time and space, this would be my future

2008-03-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey Kaleb, how did you get into Mercedes anyway? Your heart seems to be elsewhere... On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 12:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170201413774 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD,

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas

2008-03-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
We owned a regent gray 84 XJ6. Very nice car, more dependable than one would expect, and a treat for visitors to ride in. On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 5:58 PM, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] When my bank account looks like Leno's I will certainly pick up a few

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas

2008-03-23 Thread Mitch Haley
archer wrote: The true connoisseur has at least one hobby car of his own design. Like Dick Bear? http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mcbearen http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4020

Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, Is this a clue?

2008-03-23 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks Jim, I printed out the tests sheets and will go through them after I put in a good switch. Will RR the switch be a PITA, a walk in the park or just ho hum. Harry On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 11:09 PM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The cruise lever is floppy and cruise will not

Re: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Actually, it doesnt look like its sitting as low as I figured it would. Luther wrote: It's loaded WAYYY down. Can you guess what's in the trunk that weighs that much? http://www.gulseth.net/photos/SDL/ Kaleb says I need SLS on the SDL. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420,

Re: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
If I didnt know better I would have guessed his trucker girlfriend. Tom Hargrave wrote: Mother In-law? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008

Re: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Hey OK don, you should have shown up, I was giving away free cars and parts. OK Don wrote: Must be newspapers! On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 12:29 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's loaded WAYYY down. Can you guess what's in the trunk that weighs that much?

Re: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread Luther
Over my dead body. -- 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 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: You're

Re: [MBZ] Given enough time and space, this would be my future

2008-03-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
How did I get into Mercedes? Well I have been messing with them for about 20 years. This got started one time when I went with my grandmother to look at a then not that old 115 76 240D for sale in the parking lot of the Walmart. The guy who was selling it was the 2nd owner, who bought it

Re: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread Luther
What is that? I don't have one of those, should I be looking? :) -- 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 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting

Re: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread Luther
HAHAHAHAHA, I'm NOT Kaleb -- 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 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Must be

Re: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread OK Don
But you were there! On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 9:14 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HAHAHAHAHA, I'm NOT Kaleb -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Can you geuss what's in the trunk of my SDL?

2008-03-23 Thread OK Don
Crap - and I was tilling the garden for Doris! How about a rain check for next weekend? Actually - I need to be getting rid of stuff, so it might not have worked quite the same as it did with Luther. On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 10:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey OK don, you

Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, Is this a clue?

2008-03-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Will RR the switch be a PITA, a walk in the park or just ho hum. It's not too hard, really. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or