Re: [MBZ] 600 SEC

2008-03-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 5:52 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > < ugliest, > > most hulkingly misproportioned MBs ever produced. It is a visual insult > > compared to the beautiful W126 coupe that it replaced.>> > > > The very thought of two separate FI systems and two ignition systems make > my >

Re: [MBZ] really clean 88 or 89 300CE

2008-03-27 Thread Luther
which one? I kinda fancy the black w/tan interior Luther On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:15:51 -0600, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Edmunds older cars - Private party is $2300, dealer retail is $3600, > and the 2.5 turbo is already spoken for --- > > On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 7:51 PM, Kevin <[EM

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....( snake identification)

2008-03-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
Round face, safe. Pointed face, dead. You don't grow up in WV without learning what a copperhead looks like. LT Don Fairmont WV '70 On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 8:43 PM, Kris Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At 05:03 PM 3/27/2008, Luther wrote: > > >Copperhead, just ever so slightly poisonous.

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....( snake identification)

2008-03-27 Thread Rich Thomas
I thought it was just a rat or chicken snake, they do eat eggs and small chickens, though they are good to have around the farm to keep mice and rats in check. --R Kris Gilmore wrote: > At 05:03 PM 3/27/2008, Luther wrote: > > >> Copperhead, just ever so slightly poisonous >> > >

Re: [MBZ] Detailing of a sort

2008-03-27 Thread Rich Thomas
When I bought my old Eldo, the guy selling it had a couple of Mexicans "detail" it, which seemed to consist of a hosing followed by a spray bottle full of Armor All, and that was just the engine bay. They left all the taco wrappers and drivers license of the previous owner (who couldn't pay to

Re: [MBZ] really clean 88 or 89 300CE

2008-03-27 Thread Donald Snook
"Anyway, its very clean, got 135k or so. Says he wants to sell it. He says he would probably take $3500 Im thinking maybe this is a good deal. What do you all think? Might need to sell my 2.5 turbo or something to raise some quick cash." If someone wants to buy my wife's explorer, I would b

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-27 Thread Jim Cathey
> I was told some years ago that one of the reasons cars > in the Nordic countries rarely rusted out despite the > harsh winters and road salt was because they would > take their waste oil after an oil change and spray it > on the undercarriage of the car. Doubt it. When I was in Sweden 20 years

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....( snake identification)

2008-03-27 Thread Kris Gilmore
At 05:03 PM 3/27/2008, Luther wrote: >Copperhead, just ever so slightly poisonous I suspect Luther to be having fun with the city boys here. In fact it appears to be a black snake. Note the color and how slim the head and tail is. The constrictor effect - the way it wraps around

Re: [MBZ] AIR FORCE TESTS SYNTHETIC FUEL IN SUPERSONIC FLIGHT

2008-03-27 Thread dave walton
Is this the process they are using? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fischer-Tropsch_process -Dave Walton On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The Air Force flew supersonic on synthetic fuel for the first time last week. > A B-1B Lancer burning a 50/50 blend of synthetic

[MBZ] Want my 83 300D?

2008-03-27 Thread Mnetzky1
I'm finally giving up my 1983 300D. 207K, 4 extra Blizzaks with plenty of tread on MB wheels, 4 newerYokahamas, newer timing chain (197K), maroon with beige interior, always M1 since I've owned it, a/c and heat good, trans races a little going into 3rd, (which it's done for 40K), engine's g

Re: [MBZ] off topic sale solicitation for seiko watch

2008-03-27 Thread Gary Hurst
the idea is that a pretty ornate movement ought to be seen. of course, this is an ugly industrial movement, so i guess it's for kids or something. yes, same watch except the color. but it is long sold. On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 9:15 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is that about the

[MBZ] AIR FORCE TESTS SYNTHETIC FUEL IN SUPERSONIC FLIGHT

2008-03-27 Thread RELNGSON
The Air Force flew supersonic on synthetic fuel for the first time last week. A B-1B Lancer burning a 50/50 blend of synthetic and petroleum fuel launched from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas and flew the supersonic test above the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Air Force officials said t

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

2008-03-27 Thread MG
The one I have isn't a turbo but I could be talked into selling it if they want to go in that direction. If the bus they have is one that originally had the 411 type engine in it then the Porsche 6 will fit in very easily. Basically no modification. Unfortunately the body on mine is not goo eno

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

2008-03-27 Thread MG
Now that first one is real cool. A full rollcage and all. I could live with that. Looks like a lot of people over on Germany are putting Porsche engines of one kind or another in VW buses. Manfred Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:06:20 -0400 From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A 911T Transporter

Re: [MBZ] really clean 88 or 89 300CE

2008-03-27 Thread Loren Faeth
No idea what a CE is worth. I'll give ya $500 for the 2.5 turbo car. Seriously, if I had fewer cars, I'd really be really interested. At 08:43 PM 3/27/2008, you wrote: >The dude shows up at the house a little while ago in the super clean 88 >or 89 300CE. It still had a 103 (thought all of them

Re: [MBZ] really clean 88 or 89 300CE

2008-03-27 Thread OK Don
Edmunds older cars - Private party is $2300, dealer retail is $3600, and the 2.5 turbo is already spoken for --- On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 7:51 PM, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes, and out here, it's a $2800 car. high book is $3200 it seems. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three

Re: [MBZ] off topic sale solicitation for seiko watch

2008-03-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Is that about the same thing as this, except for the color? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230230361816 What's up with some of those things having a transparent back? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http:

Re: [MBZ] really clean 88 or 89 300CE

2008-03-27 Thread Kevin
Yes, and out here, it's a $2800 car. high book is $3200 it seems. On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 07:49:55PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I see it got the 104 in 1990 > > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > The dude shows up at the house a little while ago in the super clean 88 > > or 89 300CE. It still

Re: [MBZ] really clean 88 or 89 300CE

2008-03-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I see it got the 104 in 1990 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > The dude shows up at the house a little while ago in the super clean 88 > or 89 300CE. It still had a 103 (thought all of them had the 104 in the > CE). Anyway, its very clean, got 135k or so. Says he wants to sell it. > He says he wo

[MBZ] really clean 88 or 89 300CE

2008-03-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The dude shows up at the house a little while ago in the super clean 88 or 89 300CE. It still had a 103 (thought all of them had the 104 in the CE). Anyway, its very clean, got 135k or so. Says he wants to sell it. He says he would probably take $3500 Im thinking maybe this is a good deal

[MBZ] test

2008-03-27 Thread SN
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Re: [MBZ] 600 SEC

2008-03-27 Thread RELNGSON
> < most hulkingly misproportioned MBs ever produced. It is a visual insult > compared to the beautiful W126 coupe that it replaced.>> > The very thought of two separate FI systems and two ignition systems make my Visa card very nervous. And, those Dali-esque melted over-the-corner headlight

Re: [MBZ] Detailing of a sort

2008-03-27 Thread RELNGSON
> < late > 60s), Volvo, Triumph and Jaguar used to spray te engine compartment and > under-carriage with a mix of diesel fuel and WD 40.  The results were > spectaclar - all rubber parts glistened and all parts needing lubrication > rec'd it.  Can't recall how long it lasted,>> > In view of th

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....

2008-03-27 Thread OK Don
Luther - musician - snake charmer. On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 3:02 PM, Frederick W Moir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, Luther. > New Hobby? Charming! > Fred Moir > Lynn MA > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or

Re: [MBZ] CL V12

2008-03-27 Thread RELNGSON
Reliable as a five-dollar atomic bomb with the maintenance costs of an F-16. RLE ** Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&; ncid=aolhom000301) __

Re: [MBZ] WW2 escape tunnel

2008-03-27 Thread OK Don
So - you're 'reverse shafted' ? On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 11:00 AM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I *wish* it was shaft drive! > -- 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, '

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D Turbo Rear Tire Chamber

2008-03-27 Thread Peter Frederick
I'll have to check the manual. I don't THINK you need a spring compressor, but don't remove the shock until you are CERTAIN, please! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [

[MBZ] off topic sale solicitation for seiko watch

2008-03-27 Thread Gary Hurst
i was messing with my cheap digital camcorder to see what kind of still pics it can take. then i figured i might as well sell the watch after all. i'll offer you guys first dibs on it. http://jabbahursty.fileave.com/SAMURAI.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] [Biodiesel] this stupid Okie is going to blow uphis diesel

2008-03-27 Thread R A Bennell
The article says he claims to have done it for 2 years and saved himself $8K on fuel. He should be able to put another motor in for the $8K so he is still breaking even. Just don't buy the used truck from him just before it gives up. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mai

Re: [MBZ] this stupid Okie is going to blow up his diesel

2008-03-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think everyone should put a comment down Luther wrote: > Nice comment Kaleb S > > On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:33:32 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> http://www.newson6.com/Global/story.asp?S=8068483 > > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....

2008-03-27 Thread Rich Thomas
I am seeing a new belt in your future. --R ___ 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.com/mailman/listi

Re: [MBZ] OT: i bought a vespa

2008-03-27 Thread R A Bennell
I never liked riding my Honda Goldwing in the city. People would follow me in their cars at about 10 feet off the back fender. I try to leave a bit more room for a bike as I really don't want to be the guy who runs over the poor guy on the bike if he has to stop fast. Run into the back of someone

Re: [MBZ] [Biodiesel] this stupid Okie is going to blow up his diesel

2008-03-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, its bad news dave walton wrote: > That's the Diesel Secret recipe (http://www.dieselsecret.com/). > Modern day equivalent of Stone Soup. > > -Dave Walton > > On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 2:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> http://www.newson6.com/Global/story.asp?S=8068483 >>

Re: [MBZ] CL V12 Coupe/hulk/BMW850i

2008-03-27 Thread JFreezn
Someone mentioned the 600 V12 coupe weighed about the same as a 1 bedroom condo..Probably so--but I know the Benz, with the double glass, would be more quiet than the condo! I always said a car enthusiast should own at least one V12 in his life time. Too that end, I bought a set of shop

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D Turbo Rear Tire Chamber

2008-03-27 Thread Ken Rushing
Thank you for the response. Can I press out one bushing at a time without removing the spring? Didn't know if I needed to look at renting some tools to compress the spring. Thanks! Ken ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://w

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-27 Thread E M
Read once, guys with old Fiat's used to mix oil with dust from a vacuum bag to give it extra stick, and smear it inside the doors. Ed 300E On 27/03/2008, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I was told some years ago that one of the reasons cars > in the Nordic countries rarely rusted out despit

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-27 Thread Allan Streib
"LWB250" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > I was told some years ago that one of the reasons cars > in the Nordic countries rarely rusted out despite the > harsh winters and road salt was because they would > take their waste oil after an oil change and spray it > on the undercarriage of the car. I'm n

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-27 Thread Tom Hargrave
We used to the same with the rust bucket's we'd drive in Western NY State. We would spray used oil up into the door panels & the channels along the sides & just about every other closed in space with a garden sprayer once a month in the winter. But it was easy to do because the cars we drove in H

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....

2008-03-27 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Good work, Luther... But your shadow in pic 3 looks like some alien life form with the oil spots as eyes. Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Mar 27, 2008, at 1:44 PM, Luther wrote: > I was working on the expanded brooder for my chicks, and left the > door partially cracked and turned around

Re: [MBZ] WW2 escape tunnel

2008-03-27 Thread LWB250
I rode my Virago today to work. Nice day, nearly 80F, cool breeze, perfect weather for riding. As for dangerous, well, I just drive like I have a bullseye on my back and so for it's worked for me... One of the reasons I bought this bike was because of the shaft drive. Nice and quiet, low mainte

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-27 Thread LWB250
I was told some years ago that one of the reasons cars in the Nordic countries rarely rusted out despite the harsh winters and road salt was because they would take their waste oil after an oil change and spray it on the undercarriage of the car. You have to figure that it would be just like some

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....

2008-03-27 Thread Luther
Copperhead, just ever so slightly poisonous On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:48:58 -0600, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Luther wrote: >> I was working on the expanded brooder for my chicks, and left the >> door partially cracked and turned around to catch someone sneaking >> into the sunroo

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....

2008-03-27 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, Luther. New Hobby? Charming! Fred Moir Lynn MA At 04:44 PM 3/27/2008, you wrote: >I was working on the expanded brooder for my chicks, and left the >door partially cracked and turned around to catch someone sneaking >into the sunroom. I couldn't close the door quick enough to catch >it in

Re: [MBZ] this stupid Okie is going to blow up his diesel

2008-03-27 Thread Luther
Nice comment Kaleb S On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:33:32 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.newson6.com/Global/story.asp?S=8068483 -- 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 k

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....

2008-03-27 Thread John Robbins
Luther wrote: > I was working on the expanded brooder for my chicks, and left the > door partially cracked and turned around to catch someone sneaking > into the sunroom. I couldn't close the door quick enough to catch it > in the door... > > http://www.gulseth.net/photos/snake/ > What kind of

Re: [MBZ] Duh weather

2008-03-27 Thread Loren Faeth
Snowing here more than 6 hours so fat. Supposed to snow all day and all night. YUK! At 09:11 AM 3/27/2008, you wrote: > > This weekend I intend to push a snowmobile to the back of > > the garage and pull 2 motorcycles forward. > >You'd _think_ it'd be time for that sort of thing here, >but no...

Re: [MBZ] CL V12 Coupe

2008-03-27 Thread David Bruckmann
The V-12 engine is ALL the charm. IMHO, the 600SEC is one of the ugliest, most hulkingly misproportioned MBs ever produced. It is a visual insult compared to the beautiful W126 coupe that it replaced. Note the ad does not say "cold AC", so add $4k to the price for that alone! D. >Message: 11

[MBZ] My excitement for the day....

2008-03-27 Thread Luther
I was working on the expanded brooder for my chicks, and left the door partially cracked and turned around to catch someone sneaking into the sunroom. I couldn't close the door quick enough to catch it in the door... http://www.gulseth.net/photos/snake/ -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300

Re: [MBZ] OT: i bought a vespa

2008-03-27 Thread Zoltan Finks
Good point. There certainly is a large contingent of equal opportunity idiots behind the wheel. And add in the factor of not wanting to get stuck behind a large vehicle. I know that bus drivers deal with this all the time. I'm more talking about the primal reaction most people have to a vehicle's s

Re: [MBZ] Duh weather

2008-03-27 Thread Curt Raymond
I haven't gone so far as to take the snowtires off the car yet. I won't do that until the middle of April. -Curt Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:11:00 -0700 From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] Duh weather To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-T

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-27 Thread Curt Raymond
A light coat of motor oil works too. Alot of snowmobile hoods are plastic and wax doesn't work very well. Motor oil works a treat. -Curt Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:36:31 -0500 From: "wilton strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel To: "mercedes" Messag

Re: [MBZ] this stupid Okie is going to blow up his diesel

2008-03-27 Thread dave walton
It's only the State Excise Tax he has to worry about. There is a federal exemption of 400 gallons/quarter. Some states are adopting the fed exemption. -Dave Walton On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 1:44 PM, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And the revenooers gonna come fer his Okie butt too. > > -

Re: [MBZ] CL V12 Coupe

2008-03-27 Thread R A Bennell
Might work, I think the HP on a Lister is similar to that on the 240D and the weight of the engine is about the same. With that big flywheel, once you got it reved up, it would have momentum. I can't recall, do the Listers have removable panels on both sides of the block or just on the one side?

Re: [MBZ] CL V12 Coupe

2008-03-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 10:15 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > R A Bennell wrote: > > > > So, is there sufficient room under the hood to install a diesel? > > I think the hood's the same as the 350SD, so a 603 should fit. No, no, no... I'm thinking for maximum incongruity a Lister c

Re: [MBZ] this stupid Okie is going to blow up his diesel

2008-03-27 Thread Rich Thomas
And the revenooers gonna come fer his Okie butt too. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > http://www.newson6.com/Global/story.asp?S=8068483 > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMA

Re: [MBZ] this stupid Okie is going to blow up his diesel

2008-03-27 Thread dave walton
That's the Diesel Secret recipe (http://www.dieselsecret.com/). Modern day equivalent of Stone Soup. -Dave Walton On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 2:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.newson6.com/Global/story.asp?S=8068483 > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 94 E420,

Re: [MBZ] CL V12 Coupe

2008-03-27 Thread E M
There probably is, but why? Half the charm of the car is the V12. With the cost of diesel these days, it's often as cheap to run a V8 gasser now as a diesel, as attested to by a few here. I think the V12 is about 30% worse on gas than a V8 in real world driving. 400HP never comes cheap. An ama

Re: [MBZ] CL V12 Coupe

2008-03-27 Thread E M
It's a great time to be shopping though. ;-) A top of the line Mercedes, with a V12 engine to boot Somebody stop me!! lol. Just think, this car is going for the price of a new set of nice rims, and they're throwing the car in for free, and it's a really nice car. If it got 10 MPG, I think I

[MBZ] this stupid Okie is going to blow up his diesel

2008-03-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://www.newson6.com/Global/story.asp?S=8068483 -- 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 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D,

Re: [MBZ] Duh weather

2008-03-27 Thread Rich Thomas
Well with that global warming, er, climate change, thing going on, maybe you all can be happy. Just saw in the paper this morning that in Vermont the sap is not running because it has been so cold so late in the spring. Last spring it was too warm, the warmists were selling beachfront proper

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

2008-03-27 Thread Rich Thomas
The kid across the street had his BIL bring his old VW bus he drove in high school and deposit it in the drive of their rental house. His sister got pissed off of the thing sitting at her house so she told hubby to bring it to him. It is painted in rattle-can camo, in surprisingly good shape

Re: [MBZ] CL V12 Coupe

2008-03-27 Thread LarryT
I always thought it was a beautiful car - like the SL but with the coupe roof. - much better looking than the older W107s. Yuck - But I don;t think I could afford to maintain and feed that V12. There was a article in R&T a while back about "Affordable" V12s. They featured the V12 BMW, Jag an

Re: [MBZ] Duh weather

2008-03-27 Thread LarryT
Jim wrote << It's snowing again,>> Hey Jim, You're getting the weather we *want*!In central Va we haven't had *any* snow this winter. The temps have been irratic - 75 today, 80 on Friday & 55 on Sat. -- I'm thinking about moving farther west in Va and find something in the mountains.

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-27 Thread LarryT
When I worked at a small dealership for Toyota (a real novelty in the late 60s), Volvo, Triumph and Jaguar used to spray te engine compartment and under-carriage with a mix of diesel fuel and WD 40. The results were spectaclar - all rubber parts glistened and all parts needing lubrication rec'

Re: [MBZ] CL V12 Coupe

2008-03-27 Thread Mitch Haley
R A Bennell wrote: > > So, is there sufficient room under the hood to install a diesel? I think the hood's the same as the 350SD, so a 603 should fit. It could take days to straighten out the wiring on an engine swap in a 140. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] OT video World Coastline From Above

2008-03-27 Thread R A Bennell
I suspect you are likely correct that it is something designed primarily to showcase large screen high def TV for sale purposes. I just thought that in this day and age it would appear somewhere for sale. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf

Re: [MBZ] OT: i bought a vespa

2008-03-27 Thread R A Bennell
I am not so certain about your first statement. I seem to have people in small cars routinely cut me off in my 4X4 F150 Supercrew. They don't seem to think I need any more room than they do. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zoltan Finks

Re: [MBZ] WW2 escape tunnel

2008-03-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
I *wish* it was shaft drive! On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 9:53 AM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey Don, I know it's a dumb question, but is this Honda a shaft or chain > driven model? I owned a BMW R-26 that was shaft driven and very quiet... > > > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux

Re: [MBZ] CL V12 Coupe

2008-03-27 Thread R A Bennell
So, is there sufficient room under the hood to install a diesel? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 9:42 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL V12 Coupe Maybe there's a re

Re: [MBZ] CL V12 Coupe

2008-03-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
Maybe there's a reason they don't have a photo of the engine bay... Also, the styling is somewhere between nonexistent and blah. On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 11:30 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Rick Knoble wrote: > > > > Almost too cheap to be true > > > > http://minneapolis.craigsl

Re: [MBZ] WW2 escape tunnel

2008-03-27 Thread Mitch Haley
C andrew strasfogel wrote: > > Hey Don, I know it's a dumb question, but is this Honda a shaft or chain > driven model? Chain. Honda's first shaft drive was the Gold Wing, circa 1975. CX500 soon after that, with a proliferation of shaft drive bikes in the 1980's. Mitch. _

Re: [MBZ] CL V12 Coupe

2008-03-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Rick Knoble wrote: > > Almost too cheap to be true > > http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/car/620372856.html Perhaps the demand for 15 year old 15mpg cars with againg electrical systems is not that great right now? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] CL V12 Coupe

2008-03-27 Thread E M
They don't go for a lot of money, but the price does seem low. It must rank as one of the best cars ever made. Last one I was in had the full AMG treatment too. Not everyone liked the styling, but the quality and attention to detail was the best I've ever seen in any car. Ed 300E On 27/03/2008

Re: [MBZ] Duh weather

2008-03-27 Thread Zeitgeist
Ha, it's even snowing here on the wet side of the Cascades! Had to switch back to driving the Audi Q after re-falling in love with piloting the Benz for a few short weeks. On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 7:11 AM, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You'd _think_ it'd be time for that sort of thing h

[MBZ] CL V12 Coupe

2008-03-27 Thread Rick Knoble
Almost too cheap to be true http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/car/620372856.html Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] WW2 escape tunnel

2008-03-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey Don, I know it's a dumb question, but is this Honda a shaft or chain driven model? I owned a BMW R-26 that was shaft driven and very quiet... On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 9:01 PM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My "dangerous / later than you think" time is starting again. It is an >

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-27 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: > My 300SD has sooty oil fingerprints on the left fender and I don't know > how I'll get rid of them. Simple Green. Works great :) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For us

[MBZ] Duh weather

2008-03-27 Thread Jim Cathey
> This weekend I intend to push a snowmobile to the back of > the garage and pull 2 motorcycles forward. You'd _think_ it'd be time for that sort of thing here, but no... It's snowing again, looks like winter, about an inch on the ground so far. The 4" blast we had just last week only lasted abo

Re: [MBZ] OT video World Coastline From Above

2008-03-27 Thread Rich Thomas
It might be a loop on satellite HD channel for retailers. A few years back Sears had some sat channel running demo loops, I think now Discovery has something like that. I always see the same thing whenever I go to a store and look at the TVs. PBS had some amazing HD stuff too, but they sorta

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-27 Thread Allan Streib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] said: > 40 years ago I heard thru the grapevine that this exact system was used > by a local funeral home on it's hearse and flower car. When I worked at Domino's Pizza years ago, they used some kind of thin oil-based clean/shine fluid to keep their delivery cars shiny. It worke

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Farmers used to spray the tractors, the idea being that the waxy residue was a rust inhibitor. My ex-brother in law once got an oil ring on the fender of his chalky old car (when teenagers married in the 70's, they couldn't afford luxuries like nice cars) from putting a wet oil can on it, and decid

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-27 Thread pm7088
40 years ago I heard thru the grapevine that this exact system was used by a local funeral home on it's hearse and flower car. Pete -- Original message -- From: "wilton strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sometime in 1967, while I was on alert with B-52’s at Robins AFB

[MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-27 Thread wilton strickland
Sometime in 1967, while I was on alert with B-52’s at Robins AFB, GA, our alert facility manager, a strict and up-tight officer whom we called, “Major Daddy,” suddenly decided that we aircrewmen should wash, wax and polish our vehicles (four-door, crew-cab pickups), so that he could try to impress

Re: [MBZ] WW2 escape tunnel

2008-03-27 Thread Curt Raymond
This weekend I intend to push a snowmobile to the back of the garage and pull 2 motorcycles forward. My CB900f will get a new valve cover gasket including new bolt gaskets too. Hopefully that'll stop it dripping oil -Curt Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:01:17 -0500 From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] off topic -- time to jump on the QPR bandwagon?

2008-03-27 Thread Gary Hurst
spreading the world game to the US is a daunting and unrewarding task :( On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 4:02 AM, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wish I could help you there, but I'm not familiar with the team or English > soccer. Is is called football there? > But how about Michael "The Count

Re: [MBZ] OT: i bought a vespa

2008-03-27 Thread Zoltan Finks
Yes. Given that the size of one's vehicle determines how much respect they get on the road, brave indeed. Brian On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 3:27 PM, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a friend at USF who just received a brand new > Vespa as a present from his wife when he earned his > doctora

Re: [MBZ] off topic -- time to jump on the QPR bandwagon?

2008-03-27 Thread Zoltan Finks
Wish I could help you there, but I'm not familiar with the team or English soccer. Is is called football there? But how about Michael "The Count" Bisping if you want a British athlete? (mixed martial arts) Brian On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 4:30 PM, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I grew up w

Re: [MBZ] OT: oh the horror

2008-03-27 Thread Zoltan Finks
Is this thing stolen or what? I'd think all the electronic equipment and the wheels would be worth three times what he's asking for the stupid car (which, as an added bonus, runs and drives!) Brian On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 12:49 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://worcester.craigs

Re: [MBZ] OT video World Coastline From Above

2008-03-27 Thread Ed Booher
On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 6:49 PM, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I saw part of a video - DVD or whatever being played in a store selling > televisions. If I got it right, it was > called the World's Coastline From Above. Very dramatic shots and quite > impressive on big screen TV. I asked