Re: [MBZ] 124 video

2008-08-03 Thread John Freer
Except it wasn't an SL. It was an CLK, probably a 4 cylinder. On 8/3/08, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WF1UPdi9kI&feature=related > Hmmnh, a 124 taxi outrunning an SL > > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpD4uv-efvg > > > > __

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-03 Thread JFreezn
George, So does Rusty say the R5 is a direct replacement for the R4, which I believe your car uses? I googled R5 and I have to admit, I never heard of one. Jim in Phoenix In a message dated 8/3/2008 8:10:02 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well I finally g

Re: [MBZ] OT Red Anaheim Chilis

2008-08-03 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:55:03 -0400 "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey OK Don, > > I have an okra forest growing in the back 40. Could you please post or > send me that curry recipe? I don't have a forest (only 5 small plants), but I'd like to see that recipe, too. Thanks, Cr

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-03 Thread Peter Frederick
Can you swap the manifold from the old compressor to the new one? Often that is the only part that's different. Peter On Aug 3, 2008, at 10:09 PM, George Larribeau wrote: > Well I finally got to repairing my AC in my SD. I replaced the > Compressor and the hose the connects to the compressor.

Re: [MBZ] Coolant reservoir failure

2008-08-03 Thread Peter Frederick
Hmm I have the spare tank installed now, it's fine except for being rather dark from all the oil that got in the coolant on the old car (cracked head). I'd rather not trust JB Weld here, it's under considerable pressure, and the rolled crimp has broken off -- I'm not sure there is any way

[MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-03 Thread George Larribeau
Well I finally got to repairing my AC in my SD. I replaced the Compressor and the hose the connects to the compressor. I bought the parts a while ago .. ( before my accident, I am now almost able to do stuff again). The poets on the new compressor (GM R5 type) are noticeably different than the old

Re: [MBZ] OT Red Anaheim Chilis

2008-08-03 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey OK Don, I have an okra forest growing in the back 40. Could you please post or send me that curry recipe? On Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 7:23 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I never can remember that word - ristas. Maybe it'll sink in this > time. We've been growing our own cayenne peppers

Re: [MBZ] On welding

2008-08-03 Thread Allan Streib
Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > The exhaust guys I've watched around here were artists with the > acetylene cutting torch. That's all they used. Made it look easy. > The one I did looks like hamburger. I used the MIG for the next > one. Much easier. Local exhast shops here use the to

Re: [MBZ] Coolant reservoir failure

2008-08-03 Thread Jim Cathey
> I pulled them both, and in the bottom of the new car's tank there was > a metal ring. it appears that the neck is roll crimped to the > plastic tank, and the crimp failed on my car, leaving the neck loose > in the plastic, at least loose enough to leak pressure off. This sort of thing JB Weld i

Re: [MBZ] On welding

2008-08-03 Thread Jim Cathey
> The exhaust I later redid with my MIG unit to get a cleaner weld... The exhaust guys I've watched around here were artists with the acetylene cutting torch. That's all they used. Made it look easy. The one I did looks like hamburger. I used the MIG for the next one. Much easier. -- Jim __

Re: [MBZ] On welding

2008-08-03 Thread Curt Raymond
For somebody who's practiced sure but for a newbie MIG is much easier. I forget what size rod I was using, much smaller than 1/8 though, 3/32 maybe? I did make one decent repair on my lawnmower and Dad did a decent job welding up an exhaust for me. The exhaust I later redid with my MIG unit to g

[MBZ] Coolant reservoir failure

2008-08-03 Thread Peter Frederick
I had an interesting experience yesterday with the "new" 300D. I was returning from Alexandria VA, running late and in the mountains on I68 during the hotter part of the day when I'd planned on being many, many miles further on (combination of a traffic tie-up on I70 at Frederick and my el

Re: [MBZ] OT Red Anaheim Chilis

2008-08-03 Thread Lee Einer
It's ristras, bro. Like Re-straws. Sounds like you've got some picoso sabroso going on in yer pad. Good on ya. Lee OK Don wrote: > I never can remember that word - ristas. Maybe it'll sink in this > time. We've been growing our own cayenne peppers - stringing them up > to dry for keeping till

Re: [MBZ] 124 video

2008-08-03 Thread Hendrik & Fay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WF1UPdi9kI&feature=related Hmmnh, a 124 taxi outrunning an SL Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpD4uv-efvg > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.c

Re: [MBZ] This weeks ebay specials

2008-08-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It only covers models listed in the auction. Only thing that would really be different though would be engine stuff. Everything else is pretty much the same. Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > Kaleb, > Does that 124 parts catalogue cover 300D 2.5t? Years? > Thanks > Dwight > > Bissell Cove Quahog

Re: [MBZ] OT Red Anaheim Chilis

2008-08-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
If they were red, I'd say pull up the whole bush and hang them in your garage to dry. Not sure about green ones. On Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 12:32 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I remember someone writing about purchasing a bunch of chilis and > processing them a while back (Craig?). > We pla

Re: [MBZ] This weeks ebay specials

2008-08-03 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Kaleb, Does that 124 parts catalogue cover 300D 2.5t? Years? Thanks Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 7:01 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT Red Anaheim Chilis

2008-08-03 Thread OK Don
I never can remember that word - ristas. Maybe it'll sink in this time. We've been growing our own cayenne peppers - stringing them up to dry for keeping till next season, so thought we'd try the anaheims in addition this year. The chilies and okra are about all that last through the 100+ heat here

[MBZ] This weeks ebay specials

2008-08-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZokieQ2dbenz -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86 560SL, 86 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D,

[MBZ] 124 video

2008-08-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpD4uv-efvg -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86 560SL, 86 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] OT Red Anaheim Chilis

2008-08-03 Thread Lee Einer
The dried red ones on strings? They're called ristras. You dangles 'em in front of your door to be picturesque - if yer like most folk. If you want to use them like in olden days, first make sure they are not treated with preservatives (many of the ristras are,) rehydrate them with a soak in boili

Re: [MBZ] On welding

2008-08-03 Thread LWB250
I think it really comes down to the user's skill level. We have both a stick welder and wire feed in our shop, and I choose them based on need. If I have to weld a couple of pieces of 1/4" steel diamond plate together, I'll use a stick welder. If I have to do some sheet metal work, it's the M

Re: [MBZ] MB Chowdah Fest -September 13

2008-08-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, I dont. Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > Got any 123 coupes? There's a 280CE on Boston CL today for $12K! Also a > beat up 300CD with 439K miles at one of the 'tote the note' dealers. > > Dwight E. Giles, Jr. > 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. > 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). > 1990 300

Re: [MBZ] On welding

2008-08-03 Thread Jim Cathey
> Anyone use a stick welder for small jobs? Sure. Small _thin metal_ jobs? This is apropos: > Unless you are VERY skilled, you'll burn right thru sheet matal as if > it was toilet paper. They're great for thicker metal, and for exotic jobs such as hard facing, jobs for which special rods can b

Re: [MBZ] 107 SLC Rally Car Q

2008-08-03 Thread Jim Cathey
> the red stripes are the jacking points), but what's with the leather > straps on the trunk? Did it open backwards or something? Luggage? Spare wheels? Gas cans? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbp

Re: [MBZ] OT Red Anaheim Chilis

2008-08-03 Thread OK Don
OK - sounds good -- what do you do with the long strings of dried red chilies? Are they Anaheims? On Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 12:44 PM, Lee Einer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Normally you would harvest & peel anaheims when they are green. Oh, > well, have a taste and use your mouth-imagination to figur

Re: [MBZ] On welding

2008-08-03 Thread MG
That's just because most people insist on using 1/8" rods on everything. If you get some thiner rods and use the proper amps it can be just as easy as MIG. Think about how thin MIG wire is. Manfred Message: 11 Date: Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:54:14 -0400 From: Peter T. Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> U

Re: [MBZ] On welding

2008-08-03 Thread Curt Raymond
I think you'll find more excuse to use one than you know of. I love welding, very theraputic. I've played with a stick welder. Dad has one from one of those tool shows, I think he paid $80. Its 110v but will weld up to I think 3/8" or some crazy thickness. MUCH harder to strike and arc with MUC

[MBZ] OT: Sunday Afternoon Time Waster

2008-08-03 Thread Rich Thomas
Found Video: Crazy bicycle innovations of the past http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/08/crazy_bicycle_innovations.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] On welding

2008-08-03 Thread Steve MacSween
Ah, well I don't resemble skilled. Thanks Mac on 8/3/08 12:54, Peter T. Arnold at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Unless you are VERY skilled, you'll burn right thru sheet matal as if > it was toilet paper. > > Pete > > On Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:49:33 -0400, you wrote: > >> Anyone use a stick welder

Re: [MBZ] OT Red Anaheim Chilis

2008-08-03 Thread Lee Einer
Normally you would harvest & peel anaheims when they are green. Oh, well, have a taste and use your mouth-imagination to figure what they would go well with when red. Roasted green chiles, in the proud New Mexico tradition, go well with anything except perhaps pancakes or ice cream. Scramble 'em

[MBZ] OT Red Anaheim Chilis

2008-08-03 Thread OK Don
I remember someone writing about purchasing a bunch of chilis and processing them a while back (Craig?). We planted some this year, and are just harvesting some pretty chilis - now, what do I do with them? I konw about roasting, placing in paper bags, and removing the skin. Then what do you do with

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want a cheap 300E?

2008-08-03 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey no fair - I wangt to read all the juicy details! On Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 11:21 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just whatever my expenses are. Contact me offlist for futher discussion > > Wonko the Sane wrote: > > New bumper would be a wife-requirement. I am not making that

Re: [MBZ] MB Chowdah Fest -September 13

2008-08-03 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Got any 123 coupes? There's a 280CE on Boston CL today for $12K! Also a beat up 300CD with 439K miles at one of the 'tote the note' dealers. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI-Original Message--

Re: [MBZ] On welding

2008-08-03 Thread Peter T . Arnold
Unless you are VERY skilled, you'll burn right thru sheet matal as if it was toilet paper. Pete On Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:49:33 -0400, you wrote: >Anyone use a stick welder for small jobs? > >My wrench says they are useless but his two employees disagree. I don't know >enough to have an informed op

[MBZ] 107 SLC Rally Car Q

2008-08-03 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
So, I was nosing about on eBay and saw this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Minichamps-1-43-MB-W107-450-SLC-5-0-Rally-79-6-Winners_W0QQitemZ170245618926QQihZ007QQcategoryZ14736QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Now, I can figure out pretty much everything else on this model (i.e. the red stripes are the

[MBZ] On welding

2008-08-03 Thread Steve MacSween
Anyone use a stick welder for small jobs? My wrench says they are useless but his two employees disagree. I don't know enough to have an informed opinion... beyond the fact it's half the cost (vs. mig) for something I'll use once a year. Mac ___ http://www.ok

[MBZ] If it bleeds, it leads, was: Re: OT: Obama Quote while in Springfield, Missouri yesterday

2008-08-03 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 12:14 PM -0400 8/2/08, Allan Streib wrote: >I stopped watching all that crap about 2 years ago. I was something >of a news junkie before then. Overall I think I have a much better >outlook on life. Happy ignorance? Maybe. My mom still has CNN on >almost 24x7 and she worries about everythin

Re: [MBZ] MB Chowdah Fest -September 13

2008-08-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea thats true, somebody should buy something off me. Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > Well I will keep my eyes open for the next few weeks. You'd do better > financially selling and delivering one of your 'rust free beauties' up here > and flying back. In NE we are always looking for non tinworm ca

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want a cheap 300E?

2008-08-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Just whatever my expenses are. Contact me offlist for futher discussion Wonko the Sane wrote: > New bumper would be a wife-requirement. I am not making that up, she said > same after looking at the pictures. > > Wife and I shall discuss. How much would delivery be? > > On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 8:

Re: [MBZ] OT: electric impact wrench?

2008-08-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I bought a cheapo from some truckload sale...had to take it back and get a replacement..salesman handed me another,missing a brush and said to take this one for parts. It is not the most powerful thing but I have been using it to remove lug nuts at the scrap yard when I haul in cars for

Re: [MBZ] So did Wacko get rid of the quantum?

2008-08-03 Thread OK Don
Apparently not -- http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25972909/ "Iowa judge rules nude dancing is an art" On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 6:10 PM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No trip to Iowa is ever wasted money. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and

Re: [MBZ] One less rust hole - 240D update

2008-08-03 Thread Curt Raymond
Lincoln Handy Mig, about $299 from Sears. The absolutely vital autodarkening helmet was extra... A tip for new welders doing this type of repair. Cut your metal big enough to make any bends you need, then tack it in place. The metal will bend much more easily now than it would before because it

Re: [MBZ] MB Chowdah Fest -September 13

2008-08-03 Thread Curt Raymond
BTW, did I mention is got a brand new exhaust under it? I should get a picture of that... Maybe a shot of the passenger's door panel being all perfect and all... Driver's door is due to be done today. I should dig up my golf tees and finish the locking system too. -Curt --- On Sat, 8/2/08, Won

Re: [MBZ] MB Chowdah Fest -September 13

2008-08-03 Thread Curt Raymond
I've been thinking its too bad I didn't hear about the 24 hours of Lemons sooner. Theres one in CT at the end of the month. A 240D seems like a good car for it. My idea is to throw myself at the mercy of the BS court and try to get awarded BONUS laps Maybe next year. With a new hood it won'

Re: [MBZ] MB Chowdah Fest -September 13

2008-08-03 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well I will keep my eyes open for the next few weeks. You'd do better financially selling and delivering one of your 'rust free beauties' up here and flying back. In NE we are always looking for non tinworm cars-one of mine came from GA, the other from LA & TX. Here's the start of a load. http:/

Re: [MBZ] OT: electric impact wrench?

2008-08-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Peter T. Arnold wrote: > I have an old but wonderful Milwaukee-Matic. My dad bought a Montgomery Wards Power-Kraft back in the early 1970's. AFAIK it's still working. I believe there were lugs I could remove with a 18" breaker bar that the electric impact couldn't handle, but it works well, and

Re: [MBZ] OT: electric impact wrench?

2008-08-03 Thread Peter T . Arnold
I have an old but wonderful Milwaukee-Matic. I great toll to run in lag bolts or concrete fasteners. I've also used it on mt strut compressor. I would imagine a cheap one would be very short lived. Pete On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 14:51:41 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >Anybody got a corded 120v impact wren

[MBZ] RustyQ '08

2008-08-03 Thread Luther
Has a date been set? I would request that it be the weekend of the 17-19th of Oct. Rusty? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (278,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (181 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans e