Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo 240

2008-08-06 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
Bought one new in 1990, 4 cyl stickonly way I would have bought one as the auto slushbox was a slug. Only left me stranded once with a bad airflow sensor, other than that, regular maintenance is all it required. Got totaled about 18 months ago when some airhead collage student on a cell

Re: [MBZ] RustyQ '08

2008-08-06 Thread Robert Rentfro
Rusty typed: So far we have 14 rsvp's. I'll keep you posted. -want at least 25 people to do it. As soon as I find out if I'm on the hook to be the surveillance test queen in our refueling outage going on at that time I'll let you know. I'm tired of not making these festive occasions. Bob R -

Re: [MBZ] Donald Snook, Your Brother Needs This

2008-08-06 Thread Donald Snook
Rick Noble wrote: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/car/783012458.html The epitome of Detroit excess. Fins, Chrome, a trunk bigger than some hotel rooms... A buddy of mine from high school had a couple of these when we were kids... some thirty plus years ago... I sent him the link. The funny

Re: [MBZ] OT: Diesel beemer sighted

2008-08-06 Thread Loren Faeth
LT Don At 09:08 PM 8/5/2008, you wrote: How do you define old dude? On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 8:00 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On the way home from work tonight I spoted a 5xx(45 maybe?) TD BMW. Nice looking car, tired paint but otherwise quite serviceable looking. Old dude at

[MBZ] Diesel Ford Ranger

2008-08-06 Thread Donald Snook
http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/784787893.html Not mine, no affiliation Donald H. Snook http://www.mtsqh.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

[MBZ] 240D exhaust

2008-08-06 Thread Wilton Strickland
At about 3 years and 38 kmi, My '80 240D and I were cruising comfortably at about 65 mph when, suddenly, the deafening roar of an un-muffled I-2400 blasted away my serenity. 'Took a coupla seconds to realize that the noise was not from an R-4360 that it sounded like, but was from my lowly MB

Re: [MBZ] RustyQ '08

2008-08-06 Thread Luther
What's the first? I've never seen it listed Luther Wonko the Sane wrote: It was last year. You must be getting older. MInd is the second thing to go. On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 7:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: That was not last year was it? I thought it was the year

Re: [MBZ] OT: Diesel beemer sighted

2008-08-06 Thread John Robbins
At 09:08 PM 8/5/2008, you wrote: How do you define old dude? Everyone on the list. ;) Except maybe Tom S. and Sunil who are just a few years older. John the young'in ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal...

2008-08-06 Thread dave walton
Electrolysis is your friend. Use a small wading pool with a dilute solution of washing soda, lye, or baking soda and a battery charger. It's the only way to make sure you get all the rust off. In my younger years I used fiberglass and epoxy to reinforce the rusted tank on my 59 VW Beetle. Did not

Re: [MBZ] OT: Diesel beemer sighted

2008-08-06 Thread Curt Raymond
Ohh late 50s early 60s maybe... --- On Tue, 8/5/08, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Diesel beemer sighted To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 10:08 PM How do you

Re: [MBZ] Fixed an odometer

2008-08-06 Thread Curt Raymond
We're sure going to have plenty of time to get aquainted... The radio in my car decided to lose the left side speakers on the way home yesterday... -Curt Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:06:10 -0500 From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fixed an odometer To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] OT: Diesel beemer sighted

2008-08-06 Thread Rolf
And a 5 speed no? Mitch Haley wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: On the way home from work tonight I spoted a 5xx(45 maybe?) TD BMW. 524TD. Kinda like a 300D 2.5 with six cylinders. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal...

2008-08-06 Thread Allan Streib
dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Electrolysis is your friend. Use a small wading pool with a dilute solution of washing soda, lye, or baking soda and a battery charger. It's the only way to make sure you get all the rust off. In my younger years I used fiberglass and epoxy to reinforce the

Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal...

2008-08-06 Thread John Robbins
Allan Streib wrote: OK this is the second time I've seen this reference to a wading pool and a battery charger. I asked about it the first time and don't recall seeing a response. So, how does this work? I clip the positive lead of the charger to the tank, and toss the negative lead in the

Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal...

2008-08-06 Thread dave walton
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/electrolytic_derusting.htm . Google turns up a bunch of links. You also need a chunk of metal to serve as the anode (positive). The negative wire goes on the thing you are de-rusting. The rust dissolves into the water. It starts happening immediately. You

Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal...

2008-08-06 Thread Allan Streib
John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Allan Streib wrote: OK this is the second time I've seen this reference to a wading pool and a battery charger. I asked about it the first time and don't recall seeing a response. So, how does this work? I clip the positive lead of the charger to

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Ford Ranger

2008-08-06 Thread pm7088
Great for what they are. Notorious for frames rusted thru. HAd a neighbor who put about $2,00 into major work, 6 months later the truck broke in half! Pete -- Original message -- From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo 240

2008-08-06 Thread Tyler Backman
I think that they're the most durable cars ever made. You can reasonably expect to get 500k to a million miles if you maintain it properly, even if driven hard and used on poor quality roads. They're not however incredibly cheap to drive (due to fairly poor fuel economy by 190d standards

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo 240

2008-08-06 Thread Steve MacSween
One more thing: rust is the enemy if you are the northeast. If you are located there, no matter what the car looks like from the outside, raise or crawl underneath with something to poke the floor and chassis outriggers with. Particularly prone to driver footwell rot. They are about the

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo 240

2008-08-06 Thread Tyler Backman
Having owned every year of Volvo 240 made except 91, 92, and 93 (seriously), I have to disagree with some of what you said. Most of the problems with the early 80s 240s (cheap interiors, falling of trim, bad wiring) didn't exist on the early 1975-1979 models. I would say that those were

[MBZ] OT Volvo 240

2008-08-06 Thread Glenn Brown
When I finally donated my '82 245GL Volvo to the SA in 2003, when there was little solid metal remaining holding things together, the cruise control and auto AC still worked. Experiencing this with an '80s MB with their lousy electronic modules would be a rarity. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC

Re: [MBZ] Turbo Rack Damper Theory/ maybe lubrication?

2008-08-06 Thread JFreezn
Lack of lubrication could cause sluggishness in the pump too. My 79 has an external oil line to lubricate the Fuel Injection pump. Don't know if all 617 diesels have this but it comes off the left side of the timing chain bulge on the block and goes via a plastic line to the IP. There

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo 240

2008-08-06 Thread Mitch Haley
There's a 740 within 20 miles of me. Maybe Curt can pick it up on his way home from Iowa. http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/car/778108532.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

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

2008-08-06 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/4/2008 9:04:38 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The compressor is an R4, just has larger ports that the orginal and the manafold jost wont index correctly .. The metal sealing rings come in two different diameters, as well as several

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Ford Ranger

2008-08-06 Thread Curt Raymond
I'd love to find one of those in 4wd -Curt Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:26:53 -0500 From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Ford Ranger To: mercedes@okiebenz.com mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID:     [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

Re: [MBZ] OT: Diesel beemer sighted

2008-08-06 Thread Curt Raymond
Luther's like 15 though isn't he? I still qualify as a young guy Heck I just got a dog. -Curt Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:10:54 -0500 From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Diesel beemer sighted To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL

[MBZ] Electrolytic rust removal (was Re: how to know when rust is terminal...)

2008-08-06 Thread Allan Streib
dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/electrolytic_derusting.htm . Google turns up a bunch of links. You also need a chunk of metal to serve as the anode (positive). The negative wire goes on the thing you are de-rusting. The rust dissolves into the

[MBZ] Designo edition

2008-08-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/779465447.html What makes a Designo edition apart from the wacky two-tone leather? Anything mechanically different (like the much-sought-after Sportline 300E)? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___

Re: [MBZ] Designo edition

2008-08-06 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I have been wondering tat myself,-there is a S500 designo on the RI CL-been there quite awhile. 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 Alex Chamberlain Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Ford Ranger

2008-08-06 Thread Kevin Kraly
Wrong Hillsboro, darn it! The Mazda Diesel engine is sure a good one though! There wasn't much else good about that $500 Mazda Diesel pickup that I had, but it got 'er done! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] I bought the Volvo

2008-08-06 Thread Donald Snook
I found a 1990 Volvo 240DL (not a diesel). It has 135,000 miles. It is in phenomenal condition. The little old lady (literally) was the original owner and had ALL of her service records from day one. She changed the timing belt every 60,000 miles (twice) and had it serviced at the Volvo

Re: [MBZ] my cheap 300E

2008-08-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
We test drove a 1986 300E before getting her '85 300CD. Even with a 5 speed manual I found it terminally boring... On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 7:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Im just amazed at how well this cheap 300E drives. Been driving it for a couple of weeks now, and it

Re: [MBZ] A/C Major Hose issue - W123 300TD

2008-08-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
Jim, I doubt any shop here would do it. I might ship mine down to NC if you give me the name/ph. number of your shop. On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 10:05 PM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The last and only time I tried that, the guy behind the counter at the shop said, These are A/C

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Oil, the next hottest thing in biodiesel, @1.75gal?

2008-08-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
Oooh I like that - take CO2 from a coal fired power plant and use it to grow algae. On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 10:38 PM, MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are a few quick links to some of the information. For more Google Bioreactors greenfuel MIT biodiesel, and so on.

Re: [MBZ] Does anyone know this person?

2008-08-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
Guest of honor at an ale and lobster fest... It doesn't get much better than that... On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 10:53 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We flew in a http://semperparatus.com/images/hu16e_grumman_albatross.jpgfor an air show. Canadian Forces air station on Prince Edward

Re: [MBZ] I bought the Volvo

2008-08-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
Congratulations! You have completed stage 1 in the multistage process of becoming a liberal! On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 4:12 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I found a 1990 Volvo 240DL (not a diesel). It has 135,000 miles. It is in phenomenal condition. The little old lady (literally)

Re: [MBZ] Designo edition

2008-08-06 Thread John Freer
http://www.autoworld.com/news/Mercedes/Designo.htm More than you probably wanted to know! John On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 11:57 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been wondering tat myself,-there is a S500 designo on the RI CL-been there quite awhile. Dwight Bissell Cove

Re: [MBZ] my cheap 300E

2008-08-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 1:25 PM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We test drove a 1986 300E before getting her '85 300CD. Even with a 5 speed manual I found it terminally boring... You are in a very small minority. Contemporary testers likened the 300E to a four-door Porsche 944.

Re: [MBZ] I bought the Volvo

2008-08-06 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: Congratulations! You have completed stage 1 in the multistage process of becoming a liberal! I laughed out loud when I turned on the radio and it was tuned to NPR. Mine radio goes between I laughed out loud when I turned on the radio and it was tuned to NPR. Mine radio goes

Re: [MBZ] I bought the Volvo

2008-08-06 Thread Allan Streib
Be sure to properly inflate your tires. I think the McCain people can provide you with a gauge. Allan Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Andrew wrote: Congratulations! You have completed stage 1 in the multistage process of becoming a liberal! I laughed out loud when I turned on the

Re: [MBZ] I bought the Volvo

2008-08-06 Thread Rich Thomas
Don't forget the pipe and porkpie hat, and some wire-rim glasses -- and you gotta have the beard. Maybe Andrew can send you one of those COEXIST stickers (and I'll send you a Peace Through Superior Firepower sticker). And pump up the tires, save the ANWR and the beaches from being raped by

Re: [MBZ] I bought the Volvo

2008-08-06 Thread Loren Faeth
Be sure to overinflate your tires. Bama sez you'll go twice as fur on a gallon of gas an you'll save the planet, the whales, an the trees. (an mos important of all, muh caREER!) At 03:12 PM 8/6/2008, you wrote: I found a 1990 Volvo 240DL (not a diesel). It has 135,000 miles. It is in

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo 240

2008-08-06 Thread Curt Raymond
You think it could drag the Quantum? I could be a delivery service! -Curt Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:02:43 -0400 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo 240 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain;

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

2008-08-06 Thread Trampas
I just went to Autozone got a compressor for a 1985 Chevy 1500 pickup and then clocked the manifold and put it on. Worked great. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 1:03 PM To:

[MBZ] Snook's volvo and bumper stickers

2008-08-06 Thread Loren Faeth
I have been waiting to hear about a good bumpersticker making fun of o'Bama's stupid tire inflation energy policy. So far I have not seen one. What we need for Snook, is a bumper sticker that looks like a wacko liberal from a distance, but is really making fun of o'Bama Anyone got good

Re: [MBZ] Snook's volvo and bumper stickers

2008-08-06 Thread John Freer
OK, here goes The Keating Five Is Not A Basketball Team. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 2:26 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been waiting to hear about a good bumpersticker making fun of o'Bama's stupid tire inflation energy policy. So far I have not seen one. What we need

Re: [MBZ] Designo edition

2008-08-06 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Thanks-interesting. Don't think it applies to my 240D. 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- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Freer

Re: [MBZ] I bought the Volvo

2008-08-06 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Donald Actually you need a faded McGovern sticker. Or see this link- http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Bumper-crop.jpg I lived in Ithaca NY for a dozen years and this was a common sight. Seriously, I do think you made a good move. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E.

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

2008-08-06 Thread Rolf
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__Mercedes-GM-R4-to-Sanden-Compressor-Upgrade-NEW-CD_W0QQitemZ230277661873QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2865QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item230277661873_trkparms=39%3A1|65%3A1_trksid=p4506.c0.m245.l1318 Anyone try this

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

2008-08-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Trampas wrote: I just went to Autozone got a compressor for a 1985 Chevy 1500 pickup and then clocked the manifold and put it on. Worked great. For how long? Isn't the R4 the compressor that needs to be set up to run upside down without suffering from lube failure?

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

2008-08-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 3:08 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Designo edition

2008-08-06 Thread John Freer
Well you coulkd make your own!(grin) On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 3:04 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks-interesting. Don't think it applies to my 240D. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles.

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

2008-08-06 Thread Rich Thomas
I vaguely recall someone at some point in the past saying that readily available (junkyard) compressors from some Japanese cars would fit the Benz just fine. Maybe not that model? --R Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 3:08 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[MBZ] definition of a volvo driver

2008-08-06 Thread Donald Snook
Found this definition of a Volvo driver on line. Volvo drivers are people who value quality and safety over ostentation. They are often liberal, well educated, and upper middle class. Volvo drivers appreciate the cars' understated comfort and the manufacturer's concern for the environment.

Re: [MBZ] Snook's volvo and bumper stickers

2008-08-06 Thread Rich Thomas
Obama/Edwards 08! Well, that one doesn't really address the tire inflation issue, but given Johnnie's little problem --R Loren Faeth wrote: I have been waiting to hear about a good bumpersticker making fun of o'Bama's stupid tire inflation energy policy. So far I have not seen one.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Ford Ranger

2008-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thats really not too bad of a price Donald Snook wrote: http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/784787893.html Not mine, no affiliation Donald H. Snook http://www.mtsqh.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Does anyone know this person?

2008-08-06 Thread Rich Thomas
So are the lobsters. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Guest of honor at an ale and lobster fest... It doesn't get much better than that... On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 10:53 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We flew in a http://semperparatus.com/images/hu16e_grumman_albatross.jpgfor

Re: [MBZ] I bought the Volvo

2008-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Glad I gave up holding that 300E for you Donald Snook wrote: I found a 1990 Volvo 240DL (not a diesel). It has 135,000 miles. It is in phenomenal condition. The little old lady (literally) was the original owner and had ALL of her service records from day one. She changed the timing belt

Re: [MBZ] my cheap 300E

2008-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, different strokes for different folks. andrew strasfogel wrote: We test drove a 1986 300E before getting her '85 300CD. Even with a 5 speed manual I found it terminally boring... On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 7:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Im just amazed at how well

Re: [MBZ] I bought the Volvo

2008-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Geez, it seems everything coming out of bamas mouth is a joke. Allan Streib wrote: Be sure to properly inflate your tires. I think the McCain people can provide you with a gauge. Allan Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Andrew wrote: Congratulations! You have completed stage 1 in

Re: [MBZ] definition of a volvo driver

2008-08-06 Thread Rich Thomas
You want preppy, you gotta drive a Saab. Volvos are for a different crowd, the prepster's parents, or handed down to the prepster from the parents when they finally bought the Benz. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTU2He2BIc0 This little parody is so spot-on, it's hilarious. Hard tea in the

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

2008-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Wont last very long though. The specific ones for MB are turned different so they will lubricate with oil. While the other ones will fit and work, it wont work for long because it will starve of oil. Trampas wrote: I just went to Autozone got a compressor for a 1985 Chevy 1500 pickup and

Re: [MBZ] Designo

2008-08-06 Thread RELNGSON
...http://www.autoworld.com/news/Mercedes/Designo.htm More than you probably wanted to know!... Actually, this site told almost nothing. Designo model configurations vary considerably and some are not very attractive and the plain old silver W210 with green and black seats is a shining

Re: [MBZ] 300E/944?

2008-08-06 Thread RELNGSON
..You are in a very small minority.  Contemporary testers likened the 300E to a four-door Porsche 944... I have driven a 300E and have owned a 944 for 25 years come October 13 and any similarity eludes me. You knew this would wake me up, didn't you. RLE ** Looking for a

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo 240

2008-08-06 Thread Fmiser
...while stopped at a light doing about 40 MPH. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Now _that's_ amazing!! -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Tars

2008-08-06 Thread RELNGSON
..Be sure to overinflate your tires. Bama sez you'll go twice as fur on a gallon of gas an you'll save the planet, the whales, an the trees. (an mos important of all, muh caREER!)... I think this inflate your tars business sounds like it's cribbed from some AAA how-to-drive book. BUT, in

Re: [MBZ] 300E/944?

2008-08-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 4:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ..You are in a very small minority. Contemporary testers likened the 300E to a four-door Porsche 944... I have driven a 300E and have owned a 944 for 25 years come October 13 and any similarity eludes me. You knew this would wake me

[MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Original Message Subject:mercedes parts business new and used for sale (taos, nm) Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:15:14 UT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
I've been there. You could not exist. The average resident makes *me* look like -- Rush. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 7:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Original Message Subject:mercedes parts business new and used for sale (taos, nm) Date: Thu, 7 Aug

Re: [MBZ] 300E/944?

2008-08-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
I drove a '77 240D. 300E or Porsche, would I not notice a difference in acceleration? On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 6:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ..You are in a very small minority. Contemporary testers likened the 300E to a four-door Porsche 944... I have driven a 300E and have owned a

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo 240

2008-08-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
Quantum does have a hitch (thank you, Loren). On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 4:11 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You think it could drag the Quantum? I could be a delivery service! -Curt Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:02:43 -0400 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT

Re: [MBZ] Does anyone know this person?

2008-08-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
Unfortunately, the Canadians didn't do twist-off caps. Cut the crap out of my right hand -- several times, with surprisingly increased frequency with each successive Ten Penny Ale. Even worse, we had to fly home the next day. WOW -- was that really 28 years ago? On Wed, AWug 6, 2008 at 3:31 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Loren Faeth
That is Les Blumner. Wonder where he is going. At 07:19 PM 8/6/2008, you wrote: Original Message Subject:mercedes parts business new and used for sale (taos, nm) Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:15:14 UT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Snook's volvo and bumper stickers

2008-08-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
Are you, a PhD, denying that proper tire inflation saves fuel? On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 4:26 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I e have been waiting to hear about a good bumpersticker making fun of o'Bama's stupid tire inflation energy policy. So far I have not seen one. What we need

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Gary Hurst
a modern day okie mean mean stride today's kleb striplin mean mean pride On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 8:25 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been there. You could not exist. The average resident makes *me* look like -- Rush. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 7:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] I bought the Volvo

2008-08-06 Thread Loren Faeth
What else can you expect. Bama IS a joke! At 06:23 PM 8/6/2008, you wrote: Geez, it seems everything coming out of bamas mouth is a joke. Allan Streib wrote: Be sure to properly inflate your tires. I think the McCain people can provide you with a gauge. Allan Donald Snook [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Loren Faeth
Funny, Les looks like Lt Don! I don't see Lt Don ever look like Rush! At 07:25 PM 8/6/2008, you wrote: I've been there. You could not exist. The average resident makes *me* look like -- Rush. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 7:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Original

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo 240

2008-08-06 Thread Loren Faeth
It will pull it in 4th as long as you are not in a hurry. You'd have to get a towbar and let the air our of the front tires of whatever you are towing. Works best if the towed vehicle is significantly lighter than the towing vehicle. I'd tow a Miata with the quantum. Bigger vehicles mean

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
The sad thing is that I instantly added the right music to the lyrics. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 7:39 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: a modern day okie mean mean stride today's kleb striplin mean mean pride On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 8:25 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
Having never met Les (or more) I can't comment. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 7:27 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Funny, Les looks like Lt Don! I don't see Lt Don ever look like Rush! At 07:25 PM 8/6/2008, you wrote: I've been there. You could not exist. The average resident makes *me*

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo 240

2008-08-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
In other words, he is cleared to tow an MGB or a Ford Focus. Perhaps a Sprite. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 7:37 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Works best if the towed vehicle is significantly lighter than the towing vehicle. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update

Re: [MBZ] Does anyone know this person?

2008-08-06 Thread Loren Faeth
You are supposed to pop off the cap with your teeth. At 07:35 PM 8/6/2008, you wrote: Unfortunately, the Canadians didn't do twist-off caps. Cut the crap out of my right hand -- several times, with surprisingly increased frequency with each successive Ten Penny Ale. Even worse, we had to fly

Re: [MBZ] Snook's volvo and bumper stickers

2008-08-06 Thread Loren Faeth
I run the right pressure. Bama didn't say to be sure tires are at the right pressure. He said pump them up with more air. Overinflate, just like his ego. Overinflated tires may roll easier, and save a minuscule bit of fuel, but carry other dangers. Tire damage, blowouts, loss of traction

Re: [MBZ] Does anyone know this person?

2008-08-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
I have always been way too white collar for that - even being reared in WV. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 7:47 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: You are supposed to pop off the cap with your teeth. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following

Re: [MBZ] I bought the Volvo

2008-08-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
When your vehicle suddenly dies in traffic, I will buy it from you for $50, slap an Obama 2008 sticker on the back window, and the car will suddenly roar to life (with properly inflated tires). By the way, do you have an issue with granola? Very good for the morning constitutional. Even

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Curt Raymond
Makes you look like a Canadian musical group with a bass playing lead singer? Thats odd... Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 19:25:38 -0500 From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID:     [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Loren Faeth
LOL Well, lets just say Les waves the same flags you do. or according to the description of the residents of Taos, Kleb would fit in better than you or Les. At 07:57 PM 8/6/2008, you wrote: Having never met Les (or more) I can't comment. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 7:27 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
And here I thought you meant he was a tall, not-fat vegetarian runner. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 8:02 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: LOL Well, lets just say Les waves the same flags you do. or according to the description of the residents of Taos, Kleb would fit in better than you or

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
never heard of him Loren Faeth wrote: That is Les Blumner. Wonder where he is going. At 07:19 PM 8/6/2008, you wrote: Original Message Subject:mercedes parts business new and used for sale (taos, nm) Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:15:14 UT From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
When I was in Taos (early 90s), even _I_ was tempted to say, Dudes, give it up, buy a keg, invite the whales, and BBQ them, with charcoal made from the Rain forest. If I was offered one more piece of silver rock jewelry, I was going to kill someone with it. Then buy a Volvo. On Wed, Aug 6,

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
oh geez Wonko the Sane wrote: I've been there. You could not exist. The average resident makes *me* look like -- Rush. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 7:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Original Message Subject:mercedes parts business new and used for

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
oh god Wonko the Sane wrote: The sad thing is that I instantly added the right music to the lyrics. -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Snook's volvo and bumper stickers

2008-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea, I guess you could overinflate the tires, but then they would wear out quicker, so it would take more oil to make more tires. That obamo is sure a smart guy Loren Faeth wrote: I run the right pressure. Bama didn't say to be sure tires are at the right pressure. He said pump them up

[MBZ] more stupid dog talk (off topic)

2008-08-06 Thread Gary Hurst
i've been having a terrible losing battle with fleas this summer, especially with the german, despite applying copious amounts of frontline to the dogs. i figure that the german being german and germans having such vast experience with chemical murder, that they were the place to look for, um, a

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should move to Taos

2008-08-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
You didn't? No, wait -- you are not in the correct age group. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 8:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: oh god Wonko the Sane wrote: The sad thing is that I instantly added the right music to the lyrics. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92

Re: [MBZ] more stupid dog talk (off topic)

2008-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
speaking of dogs, a puppy ate a baby alive in Tulsa recently. Doesnt say in this article, but apparantly the only thing left of the baby was its head. http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=20080804_1__Ayear88381 Gary Hurst wrote: i've been having a terrible losing battle with

Re: [MBZ] more stupid dog talk (off topic)

2008-08-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
Hey, it is Oklahoma. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 8:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: speaking of dogs, a puppy ate a baby alive in Tulsa recently. Doesnt say in this article, but apparantly the only thing left of the baby was its head.

Re: [MBZ] 300E/944?

2008-08-06 Thread OK Don
Let's face it, you're doomed to 240D land --it's your lot in life. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 7:27 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I drove a '77 240D. 300E or Porsche, would I not notice a difference in acceleration? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies,

Re: [MBZ] I bought the Volvo

2008-08-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
Don, if the DNC gave you a $1 bill for every R that you converted from among this crowd of gun-loving fasco-anarchists, you would be able to afford my magnificent 300 TD wagon in about a month... On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 9:14 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When your vehicle suddenly

Re: [MBZ] Snook's volvo and bumper stickers

2008-08-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
Overinflated tires = more used tire sales for Okiebenz! On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 9:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Yea, I guess you could overinflate the tires, but then they would wear out quicker, so it would take more oil to make more tires. That obamo is sure a smart guy

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