Re: [MBZ] A380 arrives at Oshkosh like an anvil

2009-07-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 12:49 PM, wrote: > > http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/exclusivevids/EAAAirVenture2009_AirbusA380_HardLanding_200850-1.html > Maybe I have a one-track mind, but when I saw "A380" in the subject line I assumed it meant an A-class hot-rodded with an M116 V-8. Alex __

Re: [MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes?

2009-07-29 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:23:17 -0500 Mountain Man wrote: > http://www.mbcoupes.com/memberscars/T/satishtummala/satishtummala.htm I noticed he did not show any view of the engine from the back so I might get a clue on how the power steering pump mounts on my '94 E420 (also an M119 engine, but 4.2 l

[MBZ] hard landings

2009-07-29 Thread Loren Faeth
Invariably, years ago when WWII pilots were still flying commercial airliners; Every time I was on a plane greased in, when the pilot came out of the cockpit, he was old, and I was sure he was a WWII bomber pilot. Every time we came in steep, and slammed down hard and stayed there, I was sure

Re: [MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes?

2009-07-29 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] Apollo pics

2009-07-29 Thread Loren Faeth
Actually, it is in your water, and taters, and inside your house, and selected other places where they know you will have to ingest it. You are doomed. They know who you are At 10:03 PM 7/29/2009, you wrote: Loren wrote: > Drinking and homebrewing, That will keep 'im thinking, and busy.

Re: [MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes?

2009-07-29 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes?

2009-07-29 Thread Mountain Man
Mitch wrote: > Anybody want a 560 instead? > http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1293839837.html Oh, why mention Satish? - he was from Detroit and is in that area these days, I believe. Seeing Lansing and 560 made me wonder if he was selling. mao ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes?

2009-07-29 Thread Mountain Man
Mitch wrote: > Anybody want a 560 instead? > http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1293839837.html I believe Satish Tummala customized a 560, didn't he? He is the guy that put another huge engine in a late model car. Look him up on the web... I will... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SAn4S-lntM http:/

Re: [MBZ] 126 manual mirror lubing?

2009-07-29 Thread Fmiser
> Curt Raymond wrote: > Similar problem, the driver's mirror on my '83 240D shows > mostly the side of the car even when adjusted all the way > left... Is there an adjustment for these? I don't think so - not on a W123. I have had broken linkage and non-moving - or limited-moving - joints, but I

Re: [MBZ] Apollo pics

2009-07-29 Thread Mountain Man
Loren wrote: > Drinking and homebrewing, That will keep 'im thinking, and busy. And he > won't have to worry about the conspiracies about who put what in 'is beer. Nice! Great conspiracy - something in the beer. So, don't drink. Only think. Conspiracy is good mind exercise. mao ___

Re: [MBZ] Public Service Announcement

2009-07-29 Thread Greg Fiorentino
I have read the opposite...that not only are typed letters taken more seriously, but that something written on letterhead is taken more seriously than on plain paper. Greg Fiorentino '85 300SD '80 240D 4 spd. manual '79 300DT (with new crate engine) '95 and '97 Crown Vics '97 F-250HD Crew Cab 7.3

Re: [MBZ] 126 manual mirror lubing?

2009-07-29 Thread Curt Raymond
it applies to the TD too, it has the same issues with both >> mirrors. >> >> --R ------ next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090729/b1545d13/attachment.html>

Re: [MBZ] A380 arrives at Oshkosh like an anvil

2009-07-29 Thread Curt Raymond
y won't need to go to the amusement park and ride the roller coaster. Randy -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090729/15a5a992/attachment.html> _

Re: [MBZ] Public Service Announcement

2009-07-29 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: OK Don writes: I don't think my representatives can read -- but Will Rogers said we should write to them anyway. (Don't remember the exact quote). They don't read the leglislation they vote on, why would you think they read letters from their constituents? They've got

Re: [MBZ] Public Service Announcement

2009-07-29 Thread Allan Streib
OK Don writes: > I don't think my representatives can read -- but Will Rogers said we should > write to them anyway. (Don't remember the exact quote). They don't read the leglislation they vote on, why would you think they read letters from their constituents? Allan -- 1983 300D _

Re: [MBZ] 126 manual mirror lubing?

2009-07-29 Thread Fmiser
> Rich Thomas wrote: > Mama's 300SD driver mirror is really hard to move with that > little lever thingie. Is there some procedure one could > follow to lube it up and loosen it a bit so it can be adjusted > without vise grips? I guess it applies to the TD too, it has > the same issues with both

Re: [MBZ] 126 manual mirror lubing?

2009-07-29 Thread WILTON
'Seems to be a adjustment screw under the inner triangular plastic panel and by the adjusting handle/knob; may need to loosen that screw just slightly to allow the mechanism to move more freely. 'Careful not to leave it too loose, though, and make floppy mirror. Wilton - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] Public Service Announcement

2009-07-29 Thread OK Don
x27;s important to contact your representative so it > gets listened to. > >Have a nice week - and let's hope the nitwits are listening. ;-) > > LarryT > -- > OK Don > Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos > > -- next part -- An HTML attachment w

Re: [MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes?

2009-07-29 Thread Douglas
420's and some 380's. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/1290784691.html Thanks Douglas -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090

Re: [MBZ] 126 manual mirror lubing?

2009-07-29 Thread WILTON
Just sent 88-900 to you. Outer edge of mirror is supposed to swivel far enough toward rear to reach in behind it a little way and unclip a spring. Right mirror on mine snaps into a ball and socket much like a hip joint; 'don't remember details of left one's innards. Wilton - Original Mes

Re: [MBZ] 126 manual mirror lubing?

2009-07-29 Thread Rich Thomas
OK will look that up, car is 84, the TD is a 79, appear to be same mirrors. I have one I got from the junkyard, I guess I could practice on it. --R WILTON wrote: Do you have the 126 MB CD? Look up 88-900; remove mirror; 'can pull just the glass part off from outside; 'think yours may have a

Re: [MBZ] 126 manual mirror lubing?

2009-07-29 Thread WILTON
Do you have the 126 MB CD? Look up 88-900; remove mirror; 'can pull just the glass part off from outside; 'think yours may have a little spring clip behind the glass to remove in the process; lub mechanism as necessary; reinstall mirror. 'Can easily remove entire mirror if you want, but not n

[MBZ] 126 manual mirror lubing?

2009-07-29 Thread Rich Thomas
Mama's 300SD driver mirror is really hard to move with that little lever thingie. Is there some procedure one could follow to lube it up and loosen it a bit so it can be adjusted without vise grips? I guess it applies to the TD too, it has the same issues with both mirrors. --R

Re: [MBZ] W202 C200

2009-07-29 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] W202 C200

2009-07-29 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] I have sweaty palms

2009-07-29 Thread archer
I don't mind, Rolf, I go over there periodically anyway and usually bring back some pics. Gerry -- From: "Rolf Martin-Hoster" r...@winmutt.com If its that much work probably not. I love old stuff like that. -Rolf archer wrote: Hi Rolf, Didn't think anyone wo

Re: [MBZ] A380 arrives at Oshkosh like an anvil

2009-07-29 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] A380 arrives at Oshkosh like an anvil

2009-07-29 Thread R A Bennell
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Re: [MBZ] A380 arrives at Oshkosh like an anvil

2009-07-29 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] A380 arrives at Oshkosh like an anvil

2009-07-29 Thread R A Bennell
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Re: [MBZ] A380 arrives at Oshkosh like an anvil

2009-07-29 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] I have sweaty palms

2009-07-29 Thread Rolf Martin-Hoster
If its that much work probably not. I love old stuff like that. -Rolf archer wrote: Hi Rolf, Didn't think anyone would be interested in seeing them. Next time I go to the storage place I'll dig 'em out and post 'em. Gerry --- From: "Rolf Martin-Hoster"

[MBZ] A380 arrives at Oshkosh like an anvil

2009-07-29 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] I have sweaty palms

2009-07-29 Thread archer
Hi Rolf, Didn't think anyone would be interested in seeing them. Next time I go to the storage place I'll dig 'em out and post 'em. Gerry --- From: "Rolf Martin-Hoster" r...@winmutt.com This email is worthless without attachments :D. Those pics are proba

Re: [MBZ] I have sweaty palms

2009-07-29 Thread Rolf Martin-Hoster
This email is worthless without attachments :D. Those pics are probably pretty cool. -Rolf archer wrote: From: "WILTON" Started to drive an Air Force car leisurely up it (well a little way, anyway) in Feb '78, but it started snowing, and I "finked out" and turned back. 'Couldn't take the ch

Re: [MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes?

2009-07-29 Thread Mitch Haley
Anybody want a 560 instead? http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1293839837.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: ht

Re: [MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes?

2009-07-29 Thread WILTON
My '91 126 drives/rides just fine, thank you; 'really don't want a 140. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Benz Hogs" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes? Mhmmm, when I drove Kaleb'

Re: [MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes?

2009-07-29 Thread Bill R
I'll second the feeling about the 140's road worthiness. We just took our 1997 S320 to Atlanta and back - probably 1,000 total for the week. This one you look forward to driving. The Parktronic is helpful for getting it where you want it [my darling wife likes to back into spaces], the moisture

Re: [MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes?

2009-07-29 Thread Benz Hogs
Mhmmm, when I drove Kaleb's, it made me want oneugh. Luther EVERYONE should own and drive a W140 at some point in their life. -Dave Walton -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getti

Re: [MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes?

2009-07-29 Thread Loren Faeth
's. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/1290784691.html Thanks Douglas -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090729/2ddc80bf/attachment.html> ___ ht

[MBZ] 95 C220??

2009-07-29 Thread R A Bennell
Old friend has one in his garage that he says needs work equal to its value. What goes wrong with this model? Is this the era of bad wiring harness or rusty spring perches? He is in Ohio so likely some rust issues on a car that is this old. Randy ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes?

2009-07-29 Thread dave walton
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Re: [MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes?

2009-07-29 Thread WILTON
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[MBZ] What can someone tell me about these Mercedes?

2009-07-29 Thread Douglas
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Re: [MBZ] Apollo pics

2009-07-29 Thread Loren Faeth
Drinking and homebrewing, That will keep 'im thinking, and busy. And he won't have to worry about the conspiracies about who put what in 'is beer. At 09:25 PM 7/21/2009, you wrote: You need to take up drinking. --R Mountain Man wrote: --R wrote: They did not lie, were incapable of lyi

[MBZ] This looks nice

2009-07-29 Thread Rich Thomas
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[MBZ] Some was looking for a barber chair?

2009-07-29 Thread LWB250
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bfs/1294491253.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://oki