Re: [MBZ] thoughts on possible First Amendment infringement

2008-10-20 Thread Luther
The emails are being rejected by my email server, not my ISP. This happens on webmail at work, my phone (Blackjack2), and my laptop at home OR at church. Luther -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (278,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (181 kmi) '82

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen or will he end up inCuba?

2008-10-20 Thread Bill R
A national magazine did a feature on that idea a few decades ago, If the South Had Won the Civil War. I don't recall which magazine, though. The possible Confederate States of America map they had showed Cuba as a state, but that is about all I remember from so long ago. BillR -Original

Re: [MBZ] W124 trip odometer

2008-10-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
The purpose of having the gasser is to drive it in the winter. Debbie is waiting for her key to come from Rusty (hopefully soon) before demanding possession of the 300E. On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 11:20 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought the excuse for this car (vergasser, not Diesel)

Re: [MBZ] Making fun of Freecyclers

2008-10-20 Thread Rich Thomas
Charleston SC area. --R Wonko the Sane wrote: That person is extremely serious. What state is your Freecycle in? I am about to unload a John Deere mailbox and clock (new in boxes). I was thinking eBay but I just might make their day. Don On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 9:35 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen or will he end up in Cuba?

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
lincoln? should have killed himself! barring that, he should have done nothing regarding the confederate states of america. you, lincoln and dubya: 3 peas, 1 pod. On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 10:40 PM, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I take you are referring to me as being the Australian

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on possible First Amendment infringement

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
you are downloading porn at church?? On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 2:25 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The emails are being rejected by my email server, not my ISP. This happens on webmail at work, my phone (Blackjack2), and my laptop at home OR at church. Luther -- Luther KB5QHU

Re: [MBZ] OT - Joe The unlicensed, republican Plumber and tax

2008-10-20 Thread Donald Snook
Mitch wrote: Who gives a shit about Joe the Plumber? The only thing that matters is what the Candidate(s) said to him. Any attacks on the guy who asked a tough question are just there to cover up what Osama said in answering him. I can't believe anybody falls for this shit. Well said Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Tax Free Status

2008-10-20 Thread Jim Cathey
Aren't organizations that receive tax free status obligated to refrain from supporting one political group or another, or even making political statements? I don't think so. But ones that are tax-funded must be. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who's in Oregon?

2008-10-20 Thread Jim Cathey
Does Kevin or any other Oregon lister want a great set of $1000 speakers for $100? If these things were about 1500 miles closer to me... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260301139557 Ah, the Time Windows. I wanted a set, but they were too much for me at the time. I ended up

[MBZ] Was OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen? - flag pin, now Our Entitlement Culture

2008-10-20 Thread Tom Hargrave
The issue is not math, the issue is a general lack of willingness to work. They would rather sit in front of the tube with their bud-lite chips than go out get a second job or an education to better themselves. Now, I have no problem with the Earned Income Credit program in principal. Kaleb's

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on possible First Amendment infringement

2008-10-20 Thread Luther
Negative, Ghost Rider. Luther Gary Hurst wrote: you are downloading porn at church?? On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 2:25 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The emails are being rejected by my email server, not my ISP. This happens on webmail at work, my phone (Blackjack2), and my laptop at

Re: [MBZ] Making fun of Freecyclers

2008-10-20 Thread Wilton Strickland
Oh. 'Thought you were talking about one on post at the road/street, with wheels, etc., maybe - tractor-like. John Deere green and yellow. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008

[MBZ] Gov. Palin was: Re: OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen?

2008-10-20 Thread Donald Snook
Scott R. wrote: Why is Sarah less qualified than other governor candidates, say Bill Clinton or Jimmy Carter? Categorically, I would think someone with executive experience would be more qualified to be president than someone who only has experience as a member of a committee. Good question

Re: [MBZ] Making fun of Freecyclers

2008-10-20 Thread Wilton Strickland
But like airplanes, one shouldn't make fun of another's cotton picker. ; - Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 11:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Making fun of Freecyclers

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen?

2008-10-20 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: No - Peter is describing a LOT (most?) of our politicians, you can clearly see this from listening to her and reading her record. Come on, Don. You don't know much about Governor Palin. The only things you know about her are what the media has told you. I am in the same

[MBZ] Wonko's Winter Gasser

2008-10-20 Thread Dan Weeks
On Oct 20, 2008, at 9:06 AM, Wonko wrote: The purpose of having the gasser is to drive it in the winter. Wimp! :-) I drive my SD year round. Without a block heater. In Iowa. With 310k miles on it. It has failed to start exactly twice--once parked outside in Wisconsin at 20 below, and

Re: [MBZ] Diesel $2.92/gal in KCMO

2008-10-20 Thread Luther
It's Monday, what's the price? Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It was 3.28 when I left tulsa friday. Who know what it will be when I return monday. Christopher McCann wrote: Two friends called me today. One to report that he spotted diesel for $2.92 and another to report $3.34. Meanwhile,

Re: [MBZ] Tax Free Status

2008-10-20 Thread Bill R
If an organization that has a tax exempt status endorses a political candidate those who give money to that organization cannot receive a tax credit for those contributions. I am pretty sure it also puts the organization's tax exempt status at risk. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who's in Oregon?

2008-10-20 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 8:10 AM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does Kevin or any other Oregon lister want a great set of $1000 speakers for $100? If these things were about 1500 miles closer to me... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260301139557 Ah, the Time Windows. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen?

2008-10-20 Thread Donald Snook
Gary H. wrote: states are sovereign entities here that enter into a voluntary union with other states. the traditional understanding is that these states can leave the union just as they entered it. You can't be more wrong. What you have stated is true of The Articles of Confederation BUT

Re: [MBZ] Gov. Palin was: Re: OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen?

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
she is stupid though. didnt she have trouble academically at community college? On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 10:03 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Scott R. wrote: Why is Sarah less qualified than other governor candidates, say Bill Clinton or Jimmy Carter? Categorically, I would think

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen?

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
the constitution prohibits cessation from a voluntary union? where? On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 10:40 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary H. wrote: states are sovereign entities here that enter into a voluntary union with other states. the traditional understanding is that these

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen?

2008-10-20 Thread Allan Streib
Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Where is the microscopic focus on details of Biden's life? Biden has been in the Senate for decades, he's well known to the media, while most of the media probably could not have named the Governor of Alaska prior to this fall. That is at least part of it,

[MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts?

2008-10-20 Thread harry watkins
Does anyone have some expertise on replacing the rubber insert? I did one on my SDL this weekend and am worried that it may not be put together properly. The two metal stiffener strips have a notch at each end and I could not see why, or whether they go towards the rubber or not. Anyone?

Re: [MBZ] new 300E pics

2008-10-20 Thread Donald Snook
LT Don wrote: Freshly washed and waxed. *TurtleWax Color Back* really works well for cleaning and polishing previously-neglected paint. http://don1.homelinux.net/~don/300E-1/ Nice looking car, Don. Want to trade for a nice Volvo with really nice paint. It gets 27 mpg and it's a Volvo - so it

Re: [MBZ] new 300E pics

2008-10-20 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: i got screwed Wait just a second. Is this the old Kaleb 300E? WOW! You really cleaned it up. I guess I should have bought it when I had the chance. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen?

2008-10-20 Thread Donald Snook
Loren wrote: TR, Winston Churchill and Patton were all great leaders and knew how to get things done. Loren, I am starting to think you are the smartest one on the list. Of course, I measure that based on who agrees with me, so I am biased. Patton was the greatest American General of Modern

Re: [MBZ] new 300E pics

2008-10-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
You are correct. You should have. What year/model Volvo do you have? The 740? On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 10:12 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wait just a second. Is this the old Kaleb 300E? WOW! You really cleaned it up. I guess I should have bought it when I had the chance. --

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on possible First Amendment infringement

2008-10-20 Thread Rolf
Perhaps you should send us the bounceback with full headers. -Rolf Luther wrote: Negative, Ghost Rider. Luther Gary Hurst wrote: you are downloading porn at church?? On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 2:25 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The emails are being rejected by my email

Re: [MBZ] new 300E pics

2008-10-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: i got screwed Wait just a second. Is this the old Kaleb 300E? I think it's the cheap 300E with the dented fender. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

[MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Obama voters support Sarah Palin as VP if you tell them that she's Obama's running mate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyvqhdllXgU ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Mitch Haley wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyvqhdllXgU Should have given this link to a longer clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5p3OB6roAg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Tax Free Status

2008-10-20 Thread Donald Snook
Bill R. wrote: If an organization that has a tax exempt status endorses a political candidate those who give money to that organization cannot receive a tax credit for those contributions. I am pretty sure it also puts the organization's tax exempt status at risk. That is up in the air right

Re: [MBZ] new 300E pics

2008-10-20 Thread Donald Snook
Lt Don wrote: You are correct. You should have. What year/model Volvo do you have? The 740? No, it is a 1990 Volvo 240 DL. I bought it from the original owner. She gave me the service records for the last ten years and the local Volvo dealership had the records going back to when it was new.

Re: [MBZ] Gov. Palin was: Re: OT: Is Barack Obama a US

2008-10-20 Thread Donald Snook
Gary wrote: she is stupid though. didnt she have trouble academically at community college? I haven't seen anything to that effect. I also haven't seen Obama's grades because he has refused to release them. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Gov. Palin was: Re: OT: Is Barack Obama a US

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_10382124 On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 12:15 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary wrote: she is stupid though. didnt she have trouble academically at community college? I haven't seen anything to that effect. I also haven't seen Obama's grades because he

Re: [MBZ] Gov. Palin was: Re: OT: Is Barack Obama a US

2008-10-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_10382124 I see that she moved around a lot, but nothing about her grades or class rank. I attended four colleges before earning my Bachelor's, (one of them while I was still in high school), the timeline is messier than Palin's, but if you look

Re: [MBZ] Gov. Palin was: Re: OT: Is Barack Obama a US

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
or she is stupid, which is the appearance she gives me every time i hear her speak. it ain't quite harvard. On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 1:22 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_10382124 I see that she moved around a lot, but nothing about

Re: [MBZ] Tax Free Status

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
i recall there being a certain ironic incident in the past where dubya sicked the irs on some mainstream pastors who were against his wars of terror, given that without the pastors, he'd never have become president. On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 12:13 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bill R.

Re: [MBZ] Gov. Palin was: Re: OT: Is Barack Obama a US

2008-10-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: or she is stupid, which is the appearance she gives me every time i hear her speak. That's the impression I get when I hear that Biden graduated 76th out of a class of 85 the last time he went to college. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts?

2008-10-20 Thread Wilton Strickland
The stainless strips should have notches inward toward the rubber with little raised places in the rubber in them to keep them from being slung outward by centrifgal force. One of the little C clamps built into the holder assembly should fit into a groove/slot near one end of the rubber for the

Re: [MBZ] new 300E pics

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
you are just stupid and people take advantage of that On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 7:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: yea, I get screwed all the time. Luther wrote: So, by my count, you've been screwed by OK Don (the 300D 2.5), Lt Don (300E), and myself (SDL). I could name a

Re: [MBZ] Gov. Palin was: Re: OT: Is Barack Obama a US

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
biden has not declared a desire to attack russia yet. obama is not 300 years old. On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 1:29 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: or she is stupid, which is the appearance she gives me every time i hear her speak. That's the impression I get when

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Wilton Strickland
Wrong! Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 12:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies Obama voters support Sarah Palin as VP if you tell them that

Re: [MBZ] Diesel $2.92/gal in KCMO

2008-10-20 Thread kaleb
3.26 It's Monday, what's the price? Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It was 3.28 when I left tulsa friday. Who know what it will be when I return monday. Christopher McCann wrote: Two friends called me today. One to report that he spotted diesel for $2.92 and another to report $3.34.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel $2.92/gal in KCMO

2008-10-20 Thread Rolf
Gas buddy lists diesel in Atlanta at 2.9x not to far from my house. -Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 3.26 It's Monday, what's the price? Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It was 3.28 when I left tulsa friday. Who know what it will be when I return monday. Christopher McCann

Re: [MBZ] new 300E pics

2008-10-20 Thread kaleb
yea, you should have. It was a really nice car. Kaleb wrote: i got screwed Wait just a second. Is this the old Kaleb 300E? WOW! You really cleaned it up. I guess I should have bought it when I had the chance. Donald H. Snook ___

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: Wrong! It's true, listen to it on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5p3OB6roAg What was even funnier was the one guy they found who supported McCain. He said he was for McCain because he wants to get us out of Iraq. They asked that voter how he felt about

Re: [MBZ] Brake Pad Question

2008-10-20 Thread ernest breakfield
Phillip, simple solution for you: don't roll stop signs. ;-) seriously; modern ceramics aren't the problem you seem to think they are (even if you *do* run stops). and yes, we often run for hundreds of miles at a time; due to the zero-clearance design of disc brakes, pads are

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Bill R
As Colin Powell mentioned her selection and his belief that she is not qualified as one of the reasons he is backing Obama, I am wondering what the plan is to discredit his thinking and credentials. Colin Powell seems to have a pretty solid background for his position [all except that being a

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
palin is hte main reason i could not consider voting for mccain. On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 2:16 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As Colin Powell mentioned her selection and his belief that she is not qualified as one of the reasons he is backing Obama, I am wondering what the plan is to

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Allan Streib
Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: As Colin Powell mentioned her selection and his belief that she is not qualified as one of the reasons he is backing Obama, I am wondering what the plan is to discredit his thinking and credentials. Colin Powell seems to have a pretty solid background for his

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

2008-10-20 Thread ernest breakfield
hi Curt! not sure which trans is in that rig, but if it's one of the ChryCo trannys, they don't necessarily have the best reputation for longevity, and you may be at the end of its natural life. that said, i've had symptoms like what you describe in one of our vehicles, and in 2 cases

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Bill R
My comment was about Colin Powell's qualifications to make such a judgment. It does seem to me that given his background he has some credibility there. For those of us whose minds have been made up it won't make any difference. I don't think any Republicans will vote for Obama or Democrats go from

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Bill R wrote: My comment was about Colin Powell's qualifications to make such a judgment. It does seem to me that given his background he has some credibility there. He has a strong background in Sarah Palin studies? Otherwise, I don't see how he's in a better position to judge her than any

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
she's a moron, mitch. listen to her speak. On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 3:00 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bill R wrote: My comment was about Colin Powell's qualifications to make such a judgment. It does seem to me that given his background he has some credibility there. He has

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Wilton Strickland
Same here. 'Showed his recklessness. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies palin is hte main reason i

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Rusty Cullens
You don't vote. What is all this crap. No vote, no say. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 2:26 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
desperation more than anything. they figured if blacks would vote for obama because he is black then women would vote for palin. On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 3:01 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Same here. 'Showed his recklessness. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gary

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm voting for obama On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 3:04 PM, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You don't vote. What is all this crap. No vote, no say. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] Brake Pad Question

2008-10-20 Thread Rolf
Upgrade your brakes :) -Rolf ernest breakfield wrote: unless you consider the fact that they don't fade away under extended mountain descents a change in performance; that's a change i personally welcome!) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Rusty Cullens
are you even registered? Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 3:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
yes. you can go to the obama website and find out if you are, in case you are unsure. On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 3:09 PM, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: are you even registered? Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From:

[MBZ] More trans fluid etc

2008-10-20 Thread R A Bennell
Honda recommends their own brand of fluid. Anyone have opinions on whether that is necessary or advisable? What is special about it? Also with anti-freeze. I think the new ones run the dex-cool type stuff. I note that the Zerex that folks on here recommend for MB is not approved for Honda based

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Rusty Cullens
When did you register? When is the last election you voted in? Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 3:11 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
i don't know. 1980s, i guess. On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 3:14 PM, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When did you register? When is the last election you voted in? Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

2008-10-20 Thread Donald Snook
Ernest wrote: hi Curt! not sure which trans is in that rig, but if it's one of the ChryCo trannys, they don't necessarily have the best reputation for longevity, and you may be at the end of its natural life. Well CRAP, Curt. I remember you sending out the email about your Dakota and the

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Donald Snook
Gary wrote: she's a moron, mitch. listen to her speak. I made the same judgment about you after reading some of your posts. I am sure I am wrong about you, and so are you about her. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

[MBZ] OT: Global Cooling

2008-10-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Maybe I should start selling my own kind of carbon offsets. If you pay me enough, I'll promise to burn something and release CO2 into the air. http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=32983361 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

2008-10-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: You might need to buy the fluid direct from the dealer. You can buy ATF+3 and/or ATF+4 at Wal-Mart. Just don't go looking for G-05 antifreeze at any Wal-Mart near me. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Rusty Cullens
NO, you were right about him. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 3:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm not asking to be understudy for an old old man to be president On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 3:29 PM, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: NO, you were right about him. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Donald Snook

[MBZ] DOH. Joe the Plumber related to Keating 5.

2008-10-20 Thread Rolf
Things that make you say, DOH! http://www.eisenstadtgroup.com/2008/10/15/joe-the-plumber-wurzelbacher-related-to-charles-keating-oops/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] DOH. Joe the Plumber related to Keating 5.

2008-10-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Rolf wrote: Things that make you say, DOH! As I said before, when you attempt to discredit Joe the Plumber, you are only discrediting yourself by acting like you're stupid enough to think he means anything. Let us assume that Joe will someday be beatified as a saint. Does that make Obama

Re: [MBZ] Brake Pad Question

2008-10-20 Thread ernest breakfield
huh? seems you mis-read and/or misunderstood; i was saying that i find i don't experience fading when using ceramic pads. why would i upgrade from something that works? ;-) cheers! e Rolf wrote: Upgrade your brakes :) -Rolf ernest breakfield wrote: unless you consider the fact

Re: [MBZ] DOH. Joe the Plumber related to Keating 5.

2008-10-20 Thread Rolf
I didn't even hear the Joe the Plumber speech. Clearly they could have picked a better example. -Rolf Mitch Haley wrote: Rolf wrote: Things that make you say, DOH! As I said before, when you attempt to discredit Joe the Plumber, you are only discrediting yourself by acting like you're

Re: [MBZ] Brake Pad Question

2008-10-20 Thread Rolf
So it can work better of course. What car? -Rolf ernest breakfield wrote: huh? seems you mis-read and/or misunderstood; i was saying that i find i don't experience fading when using ceramic pads. why would i upgrade from something that works? ;-) cheers! e Rolf wrote: Upgrade

Re: [MBZ] Another Brake Pad Question

2008-10-20 Thread Kevin
boneyard if you're looking real cheap. Rusty if you want new, yet inexpensive. you'll regret using mcparts for anything other than dire emergency. On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 02:53:00PM -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a 73 220d that i need a cheapo set of brake pads for. All of the McParts

Re: [MBZ] Another Brake Pad Question

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
i'd try www.buymbparts.com On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 3:53 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I have a 73 220d that i need a cheapo set of brake pads for. All of the McParts stores bet a pad that is way too big for this car. How can i get a set of pads that will fit? thanks,

[MBZ] Another Brake Pad Question

2008-10-20 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have a 73 220d that i need a cheapo set of brake pads for. All of the McParts stores bet a pad that is way too big for this car. How can i get a set of pads that will fit? thanks, Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] Another Brake Pad Question

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
new pads are so inexpensive on that car. i'd guess you can get decent front and rear pads in the 50 to 60 dollar range. 73 still has the old steering wheel right? On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 4:15 PM, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: boneyard if you're looking real cheap. Rusty if you want new, yet

Re: [MBZ] Brake Pad Question

2008-10-20 Thread ernest breakfield
Rolf, thanks, mate, but while we might be able to make things Better, things are already well into the realm of Good Enough. no need to solve a problem that doesn't exist. ;-) cheers! e Rolf wrote: So it can work better of course. What car? -Rolf ernest breakfield wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yep. Short-sighted political stunt. Lost Colin and me. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 3:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies desperation

Re: [MBZ] Another Brake Pad Question

2008-10-20 Thread Rusty Cullens
Call Rusty at 1-800-741-5252 $28.01 for the cheapest ones I have. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 3:53 PM Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Another Brake Pad Question

2008-10-20 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a 73 220d that i need a cheapo set of brake pads for. http://tinyurl.com/5w3afk I wonder why they list akebono ceramic for the rear and not for the front? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] W124 trip odometer

2008-10-20 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 7:02 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No visible resolution after several attempts, but car is parked in the garage. (Just finished putting on a second coat of polish.) I will try it on the way to work tomorrow. Ah, the dreaded Clicking W124 Tripmeter.

Re: [MBZ] Another Brake Pad Question

2008-10-20 Thread Gary Hurst
just weird guys, i guess (or maybe something to do with the rears being in stock and the fronts not) i'd just get pagid or textar front and rear if were the buyer here On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 4:27 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a 73 220d that i need

Re: [MBZ] Another Brake Pad Question - front caliper

2008-10-20 Thread Bill R
Rusty - I am assuming two weeks over 1 year on an install date will not allow your supplier to cover the sticking caliper? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 4:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Was OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen? - flag pin, now Our Entitlement Culture

2008-10-20 Thread Scott Ritchey
Here's a data point. Number 3 child just got a raise at the car dealership where she works in CA. But with her increased income, she is no longer eligible for MediCal and the pay increase is not enough to cover premiums for the group medical plan where she works. IMHO, she NEEDS to continue

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on possible First Amendment infringement

2008-10-20 Thread Luther
That's a good idea IF they weren't blocked also Luther Rolf wrote: Perhaps you should send us the bounceback with full headers. -Rolf Luther wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Another Brake Pad Question - front caliper

2008-10-20 Thread Rusty Cullens
Did you not see my reply? Give me a call tomorrow, we'll work it out. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 4:39 PM

Re: [MBZ] Making fun of Freecyclers who like JD

2008-10-20 Thread Hendrik Fay
I once spend a couple of months operating a JD 1075 combine, made in Germany and ran like crap until we figured out the aftermarket fuel filter was clogged with crap. http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff165/agrifoto/008/41.jpg this is not the one, the one I was on had a 24 foot front. BTW that

Re: [MBZ] Was OT: Is Barack Obama a US Citizen? - flag pin, now Our Entitlement Culture

2008-10-20 Thread Rolf
The same goes for my sister in law. She makes to much to qualify her kids for govt insurance, but doesn't make enough to pay the bills and insurance. Similar is for women coming off welfare, its practically impossible and much easier to stay on welfare. Avg mother on welfare cannot make enough

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on possible First Amendment infringement

2008-10-20 Thread Rolf
Zip it and then email it. Or screen capture. This is your personal email server? -Rolf Luther wrote: That's a good idea IF they weren't blocked also Luther Rolf wrote: Perhaps you should send us the bounceback with full headers. -Rolf Luther wrote:

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on possible First Amendment infringement

2008-10-20 Thread Luther
I'm not sure how to do that in Thunderbird... Luther Rolf wrote: Zip it and then email it. Or screen capture. This is your personal email server? -Rolf Luther wrote: That's a good idea IF they weren't blocked also Luther Rolf wrote: Perhaps you should send us the bounceback

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread LarryT
Hey Donald -- There's something you must learn - wrestling with a pig accomplishes nothing but getting you and the pig extremely muddy - and the pig enjoys it. \ Just assume there are some people who are brain dead and they plan to vote for obama - you can't being their dead brain back to

Re: [MBZ] More trans fluid etc

2008-10-20 Thread Rick Knoble
Also with anti-freeze. I think the new ones run the dex-cool type stuff. I note that the Zerex that folks on here recommend for MB is not approved for Honda based upon the info on the bottle. Should be fine shouldn't it? I can't speak for Honda automobiles, but I own an old Goldwing

Re: [MBZ] OT:Obama supporters go for McCain's policies

2008-10-20 Thread Rick Knoble
Gary wrote: she's a moron, mitch. listen to her speak. I made the same judgment about you after reading some of your posts. I am sure I am wrong about you, and so are you about her. Lol. Good argument Esq. Snook. Perhaps you are practicing for trial lawyer status? :) Rick Knoble '85

[MBZ] OT: Amtrak

2008-10-20 Thread Curt Raymond
Like this? http://www.hebners.net/amtrak/amtStationB/BensonAZ.jpg Glad to hear Des Moines isn't the only stupid state. My Dad claims the problem is that Amtrak stations are state funded and the states don't see any return on that money or rather they don't feel like they're seeing any return on

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

2008-10-20 Thread Curt Raymond
Gee whiz how much more life do you get out of an auto trans in an American vehicle? Cripes I'm tickled to have gotten 220k... 'Sides I've had Lucas in it before and it didn't hurt anything. I'm gonna try it again, maybe in a couple weeks I'll let the thing drain (pull a cooler line) and refill

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