Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
Right O , just finished up a session with Dan G aka mao, I tell ya that bloke can talk the leg off a horse, took us out to Gene Jude's for a wicked hot dog, in fact I got one for a midnight snack and am eating it now, then drove us down to a top bottle shop for some wicked brews and came up for a beer and chat which was real fun (seeing as meeting dinky di US people is one of my main aims), although I don't think he understood a word I said, me and Fay speaking Oz and Dan speaking American but we had fun. Unfortunatley I don't realize how fast I talk and it must be hard for Americans to understand me, Fay is better at slowing down. Yes we do speak English but it seems Oz English is spoken quicker than US English, or it may be the accent, who knows? Hendrik who is too inebriated to think of a witisicm (you do the spell check) On Sat Jun 5 18:09 , 'Kevin Kraly' kr...@comcast.net sent: Man, I wish that there were In-N-Out Burger's up here in the Northwet! I used to eat them quite often while growing up in Southern California. That's what a hamburger's all about! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ) ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
Hendrik and Fay wrote: Unfortunatley I don't realize how fast I talk and it must be hard for Americans to understand me, Fay is better at slowing down. Yes we do speak English but it seems Oz English is spoken quicker than US English, or it may be the accent, who knows? It's not that Oz English is faster, just that folks who are unaccustomed to hearing it have to use more brain processing to understand - and so it _feel_ fast to them. This is true of any unfamiliar accent, not just Oz. -- Philip ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT question on a Ford diesel
Kevin Kraly wrote: Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon who wishes he still had that '99 Ford with no truck payments and it would still have less than 100K miles When was that, two Dodges and a Sprinter ago? Mitch. ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] one for wilton?
I seriously doubt those rims are properly hub centric. As such, would that mean that the spindles have been damaged due to the improper rims? On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 10:05 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/1771692049.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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal
It's been a while since I've had enough free time to really get online and ask questions. So this is going back quite a ways to when I was asking about my leaking trunk. I did eventually find the extremely clogged drains on both sides of the rear wheel wells and free them of quite a lot of gunk. With the ability for the car to now properly drain I was able to find *fresh* water coming in to the trunk. On both sides, apparently some where above the hump of the wheel well, water is able to enter and then run down the wheel wells in twin streams, one on other side, into the pockets where the drains are located. However I am unsure where the water actually starts. Since it is coming from both sides apparently equally, would this be more likely to be a shot rear window seal, or something to do with the sunroof? EdB -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] one for wilton?
Anybody else notice the custom wires into the driver's door? Wilton - Original Message - From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] one for wilton? I seriously doubt those rims are properly hub centric. As such, would that mean that the spindles have been damaged due to the improper rims? On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 10:05 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/1771692049.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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal
I vote rear window. Wilton - Original Message - From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal It's been a while since I've had enough free time to really get online and ask questions. So this is going back quite a ways to when I was asking about my leaking trunk. I did eventually find the extremely clogged drains on both sides of the rear wheel wells and free them of quite a lot of gunk. With the ability for the car to now properly drain I was able to find *fresh* water coming in to the trunk. On both sides, apparently some where above the hump of the wheel well, water is able to enter and then run down the wheel wells in twin streams, one on other side, into the pockets where the drains are located. However I am unsure where the water actually starts. Since it is coming from both sides apparently equally, would this be more likely to be a shot rear window seal, or something to do with the sunroof? EdB -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] one for wilton?
Maybe they're just a redneck attempt at a homemade doorstay. hee hee. I did notice that pretty much every piece of trim is falling off the inside of the door. Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 10:37, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Anybody else notice the custom wires into the driver's door? Wilton - Original Message - From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] one for wilton? I seriously doubt those rims are properly hub centric. As such, would that mean that the spindles have been damaged due to the improper rims? On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 10:05 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/1771692049.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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
i have got to figure out something good for you to eat when you get here. Hendrik and Fay wrote: Right O , just finished up a session with Dan G aka mao, I tell ya that bloke can talk the leg off a horse, took us out to Gene Jude's for a wicked hot dog, in fact I got one for a midnight snack and am eating it now, then drove us down to a top bottle shop for some wicked brews and came up for a beer and chat which was real fun (seeing as meeting dinky di US people is one of my main aims), although I don't think he understood a word I said, me and Fay speaking Oz and Dan speaking American but we had fun. Unfortunatley I don't realize how fast I talk and it must be hard for Americans to understand me, Fay is better at slowing down. Yes we do speak English but it seems Oz English is spoken quicker than US English, or it may be the accent, who knows? Hendrik who is too inebriated to think of a witisicm (you do the spell check) On Sat Jun 5 18:09 , 'Kevin Kraly' kr...@comcast.net sent: Man, I wish that there were In-N-Out Burger's up here in the Northwet! I used to eat them quite often while growing up in Southern California. That's what a hamburger's all about! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ) ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2919 - Release Date: 06/05/10 01:25:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal
Probably a rear window seal. if the trunk seal fails, the water just runs down the edges of the trunk and off the back of the car. The rear window seal leak is a tough one to find - there are several layers of metal between the rear window frame and the trunk, and the water will wind it's way around through these parts and make it into the trunk area. Dan --- On Sun, 6/6/10, Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote: From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 10:30 AM It's been a while since I've had enough free time to really get online and ask questions. So this is going back quite a ways to when I was asking about my leaking trunk. I did eventually find the extremely clogged drains on both sides of the rear wheel wells and free them of quite a lot of gunk. With the ability for the car to now properly drain I was able to find *fresh* water coming in to the trunk. On both sides, apparently some where above the hump of the wheel well, water is able to enter and then run down the wheel wells in twin streams, one on other side, into the pockets where the drains are located. However I am unsure where the water actually starts. Since it is coming from both sides apparently equally, would this be more likely to be a shot rear window seal, or something to do with the sunroof? EdB -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
Apparently Fay has heard that fried pickles is a local delicatesy down your way? Not that i would want to eat too many of em and don't forget about your local brews, OK will be judged on that as well. Hendrik who is off to a ballgame to observe the local species in their natural habitat On Sun Jun 6 8:18 , 'Kaleb C. Striplin' ka...@striplin.net sent: i have got to figure out something good for you to eat when you get here. Hendrik and Fay wrote: Right O , just finished up a session with Dan G aka mao, I tell ya that bloke can ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
Hendrik and Fay wrote: Apparently Fay has heard that fried pickles is a local delicatesy down your way? Haven't had that, but you should try Jalapeno poppers if you haven't had them. Mitch. ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
fried pickles? If so, I sure dont eat them. Hendrik and Fay wrote: Apparently Fay has heard that fried pickles is a local delicatesy down your way? Not that i would want to eat too many of em and don't forget about your local brews, OK will be judged on that as well. Hendrik who is off to a ballgame to observe the local species in their natural habitat On Sun Jun 6 8:18 , 'Kaleb C. Striplin' ka...@striplin.net sent: i have got to figure out something good for you to eat when you get here. Hendrik and Fay wrote: Right O , just finished up a session with Dan G aka mao, I tell ya that bloke can ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2921 - Release Date: 06/06/10 01:25:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
On Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:25 +0800, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Hendrik who is off to a ballgame to observe the local species in their natural habitat Assuming that's the White Sox game you're talking about, do be aware that Sox fans and Cubs fans are not the same animal. Allan ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
And what sets them apart? I assume that one is well behaved and the other is feral? Sort of like the two footy teams in Adelaide, the Adelaide Crows being the upmarket team and the Port Adelaide Power (my team) being the working class bogan ferals. What has 200 legs and three teeth? The Port Adelaide cheer squad...well tat's what THEY say. Hendrik who is sad cause the power lost yesterday.again On Sun Jun 6 9:05 , 'Allan Streib' str...@cs.indiana.edu sent: On Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:25 +0800, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Hendrik who is off to a ballgame to observe the local species in their natural habitat Assuming that's the White Sox game you're talking about, do be aware that Sox fans and Cubs fans are not the same animal. Allan ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ) ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal
Rear window or rear windSHIELD?? On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 11:25 AM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Probably a rear window seal. if the trunk seal fails, the water just runs down the edges of the trunk and off the back of the car. The rear window seal leak is a tough one to find - there are several layers of metal between the rear window frame and the trunk, and the water will wind it's way around through these parts and make it into the trunk area. Dan --- On Sun, 6/6/10, Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote: From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 10:30 AM It's been a while since I've had enough free time to really get online and ask questions. So this is going back quite a ways to when I was asking about my leaking trunk. I did eventually find the extremely clogged drains on both sides of the rear wheel wells and free them of quite a lot of gunk. With the ability for the car to now properly drain I was able to find *fresh* water coming in to the trunk. On both sides, apparently some where above the hump of the wheel well, water is able to enter and then run down the wheel wells in twin streams, one on other side, into the pockets where the drains are located. However I am unsure where the water actually starts. Since it is coming from both sides apparently equally, would this be more likely to be a shot rear window seal, or something to do with the sunroof? EdB -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
Yeah similar sort of thing. The White Sox are the south-side, working-class team, the Cubs are the north side more upper class team. On Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:15 +0800, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: And what sets them apart? I assume that one is well behaved and the other is feral? Sort of like the two footy teams in Adelaide, the Adelaide Crows being the upmarket team and the Port Adelaide Power (my team) being the working class bogan ferals. What has 200 legs and three teeth? The Port Adelaide cheer squad...well tat's what THEY say. Hendrik who is sad cause the power lost yesterday.again On Sun Jun 6 9:05 , 'Allan Streib' str...@cs.indiana.edu sent: On Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:25 +0800, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Hendrik who is off to a ballgame to observe the local species in their natural habitat Assuming that's the White Sox game you're talking about, do be aware that Sox fans and Cubs fans are not the same animal. Allan ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ) ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
Are you going to Kaminsky Park? --R On 6/6/2010 12:15 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: And what sets them apart? I assume that one is well behaved and the other is feral? Sort of like the two footy teams in Adelaide, the Adelaide Crows being the upmarket team and the Port Adelaide Power (my team) being the working class bogan ferals. What has 200 legs and three teeth? The Port Adelaide cheer squad...well tat's what THEY say. Hendrik who is sad cause the power lost yesterday.again On Sun Jun 6 9:05 , 'Allan Streib'str...@cs.indiana.edu sent: On Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:25 +0800, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Hendrik who is off to a ballgame to observe the local species in their natural habitat Assuming that's the White Sox game you're talking about, do be aware that Sox fans and Cubs fans are not the same animal. Allan ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ) ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 75 450SL MERCEDES BENZ ROADSTER - $9950
This one looks pretty nice, low miles. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1778006899.html --R ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Would you buy a greasecar...
from a guy named Tron? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1777074383.html --R ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 75 450SL MERCEDES BENZ ROADSTER - $9950
'Sure looks like MBTex to me. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 12:45 PM Subject: [MBZ] 75 450SL MERCEDES BENZ ROADSTER - $9950 This one looks pretty nice, low miles. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1778006899.html --R ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Would you buy a greasecar...
I wouldn't buy a car from Tron, or a grease car, or any car that had a component on it called a lovecraft. Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 12:48, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: from a guy named Tron? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1777074383.html --R ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Would you buy a greasecar...
It probably gives it more HP --R On 6/6/2010 12:59 PM, E M wrote: I wouldn't buy a car from Tron, or a grease car, or any car that had a component on it called a lovecraft. Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 12:48, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: from a guy named Tron? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1777074383.html --R ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Would you buy a greasecar...
Maybe. I'd be scared to ask exactly what it does. Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 13:05, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: It probably gives it more HP --R On 6/6/2010 12:59 PM, E M wrote: I wouldn't buy a car from Tron, or a grease car, or any car that had a component on it called a lovecraft. Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 12:48, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: from a guy named Tron? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1777074383.html --R ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Would you buy a greasecar...
You didn't get it, did you? --R On 6/6/2010 1:10 PM, E M wrote: Maybe. I'd be scared to ask exactly what it does. Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 13:05, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: It probably gives it more HP --R On 6/6/2010 12:59 PM, E M wrote: I wouldn't buy a car from Tron, or a grease car, or any car that had a component on it called a lovecraft. Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 12:48, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: from a guy named Tron? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1777074383.html --R ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Would you buy a greasecar...
That's exactly what would scare me about riding in a car so equipped. Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 13:14, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: You didn't get it, did you? --R On 6/6/2010 1:10 PM, E M wrote: Maybe. I'd be scared to ask exactly what it does. Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 13:05, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: It probably gives it more HP --R On 6/6/2010 12:59 PM, E M wrote: I wouldn't buy a car from Tron, or a grease car, or any car that had a component on it called a lovecraft. Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 12:48, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: from a guy named Tron? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1777074383.html --R ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal
is able to enter and then run down the wheel wells in twin streams, one on other side, into the pockets where the drains are located. The sunroof drains come down there, and should be tubed to beneath the car. Or the window leaks badly! My SL's trunk seal is leaking, the water is getting under the rubber and spilling over the short metal lip and in. There's less of a crown on the SL's trunk opening than the 123, I just thought I'd point out that it can leak even when there's nothing obviously wrong. (The channel needs re-cleaning out and a full gluing of the rubber. That'll keep the water from spilling into the trunk, it'll instead follow the channel around the trunk, then down and off the back as it's supposed to go.) -- Jim ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Henburgers, etc. on the road
http://www.fatburger.com -Curt Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 01:20:36 -0400 From: John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Henburgers, etc. on the road Message-ID: 848c2959-5122-4a1f-826b-c6c314041...@comcast.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed; delsp=yes I've jokingly called them fatburger. If you do not specify little, you will get a double patty burger. You can get pretty muh anything you want on them. A large fries is a 22oz cup filled. Twice. A small is about a 16oz cup, (twice). The fries are cut, blanched and fried in store, in peanut oil only. They serve dry roasted in shell peanuts freely. I think someone clocked a loaded bacon cheeseburger (not a little!) and a large fries at better than 2300 (dietary) calories... (it does wonders for those trying to gain weight...) Btw one of my favorite frontage road feed lots is Texas Roadhouse... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT question on a Ford diesel
Could be a very good price. Engine is a 300Kmi version. My auto tranny went 185Kmi. The Brakes are due and front end parts may be shakey. -- Pete Arnold ‹(•¿•)› 2007 HHR '95 F-250 P.S.D. 235KMI Looking at used D/P Member of Escapees National Camping Travelers, A Masonic Family Camping Club On 6/5/2010 9:59 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Any opinions on a 2000 Ford F250 Powerstroke 7.3 with 130K miles? $12,000 seem like a lot for that? Allan ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT question on a Ford diesel
The cost of my Ford Certified Tranny o'haul was $1350, with a 3 year warranted *including in and out labor,* from Ford. I paid my Indy about $800 to swap it. I was able to buy the tranny fron the Ford certified rebuilder who is about 100 miles from me. The did delivery and pick-up of the core. I was very pleased. -- Pete Arnold (.¿.) 2007 HHR '95 F-250 P.S.D. 235Kmi Looking at used D/P Member of Escapees National Camping Travelers, A Masonic Family Camping Club On 6/5/2010 11:14 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: $12000 is what they're going for around here with similar miles (based on local craigslist results). There were a couple in the $8K to $10K range with nearly 200K miles, and one at $18900 with 148K, outrageously overpriced. Our '99 F350 XLT crew cab 4x4 was a great truck. Has the tranny been rebuilt? Our neighbor's had to have the tranny rebuilt at 126K or so when it started slipping. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon who wishes he still had that '99 Ford with no truck payments and it would still have less than 100K miles ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal
Rear windshield/windscreen, whatever. Dan --- On Sun, 6/6/10, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 12:22 PM Rear window or rear windSHIELD?? On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 11:25 AM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Probably a rear window seal. if the trunk seal fails, the water just runs down the edges of the trunk and off the back of the car. The rear window seal leak is a tough one to find - there are several layers of metal between the rear window frame and the trunk, and the water will wind it's way around through these parts and make it into the trunk area. 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
Uh, I believe that's Cominskey Park. Dan --- On Sun, 6/6/10, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 12:42 PM Are you going to Kaminsky Park? --R On 6/6/2010 12:15 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: And what sets them apart? I assume that one is well behaved and the other is feral? Sort of like the two footy teams in Adelaide, the Adelaide Crows being the upmarket team and the Port Adelaide Power (my team) being the working class bogan ferals. What has 200 legs and three teeth? The Port Adelaide cheer squad...well tat's what THEY say. Hendrik who is sad cause the power lost yesterday.again On Sun Jun 6 9:05 , 'Allan Streib'str...@cs.indiana.edu sent: On Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:25 +0800, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Hendrik who is off to a ballgame to observe the local species in their natural habitat Assuming that's the White Sox game you're talking about, do be aware that Sox fans and Cubs fans are not the same animal. Allan ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ) ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
U.S. Cellular Field now LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes: Uh, I believe that's Cominskey Park. Dan --- On Sun, 6/6/10, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 12:42 PM Are you going to Kaminsky Park? --R On 6/6/2010 12:15 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: And what sets them apart? I assume that one is well behaved and the other is feral? Sort of like the two footy teams in Adelaide, the Adelaide Crows being the upmarket team and the Port Adelaide Power (my team) being the working class bogan ferals. What has 200 legs and three teeth? The Port Adelaide cheer squad...well tat's what THEY say. Hendrik who is sad cause the power lost yesterday.again On Sun Jun 6 9:05 , 'Allan Streib'str...@cs.indiana.edu sent: On Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:25 +0800, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Hendrik who is off to a ballgame to observe the local species in their natural habitat Assuming that's the White Sox game you're talking about, do be aware that Sox fans and Cubs fans are not the same animal. Allan ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ) ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 1983 300D ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
You've been there too, huh? A big fan are you? --R On 6/6/2010 2:00 PM, LWB250 wrote: Uh, I believe that's Cominskey Park. Dan --- On Sun, 6/6/10, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 12:42 PM Are you going to Kaminsky Park? --R On 6/6/2010 12:15 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: And what sets them apart? I assume that one is well behaved and the other is feral? Sort of like the two footy teams in Adelaide, the Adelaide Crows being the upmarket team and the Port Adelaide Power (my team) being the working class bogan ferals. What has 200 legs and three teeth? The Port Adelaide cheer squad...well tat's what THEY say. Hendrik who is sad cause the power lost yesterday.again On Sun Jun 6 9:05 , 'Allan Streib'str...@cs.indiana.edu sent: On Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:25 +0800, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Hendrik who is off to a ballgame to observe the local species in their natural habitat Assuming that's the White Sox game you're talking about, do be aware that Sox fans and Cubs fans are not the same animal. Allan ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ) ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
Hello out there in MBZ land. I have unearthed a reel of olde super-8 film, from about 30 years ago. Wedding stuff etc. Is there any method of transferring this to a CD that does not involve expensive purchases? (Can they be run on diesel?) There seem to be quite a few companies offering services to do this, are they worthwhile? I have a couple of S8 films for anyone who wants them. Errol Flynn They Died With Their Boots On and How to Succeed as a Gangster, Bogart/Cagney. TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
Driven by it many times, that's about it. Dan --- On Sun, 6/6/10, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 2:07 PM You've been there too, huh? A big fan are you? --R ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
Hi Fred - Most local film processors should do the work - I believe even the film place at Walmart does it as do the various drug stores that offer a drop off for developing. Basically anyplace that would have developed the 8mm back when will put it on a CD for you. Don't know the cost but a Google should give you some insight on what a bargain is. But first, I suggest you do some homework on the longevity of CDs/DVDs recorded on machines below the quality of those used for feature films. I read they may have a lifespan of less than 5 years before they lose quality. This is said to be especially true of home computer burned discs.Of course the same was said of VHS tapes and I watch some I stored in a unheated room for 25+ years - and they're fine. YMMV - it's been a year or more since I read that - things may be changed or it may have been one persons opinion/bad experience. But before doing anything permanent with the originals consider you may need them again. Good luck - LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 2:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion. Hello out there in MBZ land. I have unearthed a reel of olde super-8 film, from about 30 years ago. Wedding stuff etc. Is there any method of transferring this to a CD that does not involve expensive purchases? (Can they be run on diesel?) There seem to be quite a few companies offering services to do this, are they worthwhile? I have a couple of S8 films for anyone who wants them. Errol Flynn They Died With Their Boots On and How to Succeed as a Gangster, Bogart/Cagney. TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975
Didn't they have some kind of trouble with the balance shaft? RR'ing the T belt every 30K is pretty often for a daily driver LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 1:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975 On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Would a 350/700R4 fit in this thing? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1775932517.html IIRC that big four is a tight squeeze in the 924/944 already. Maybe that GM V-6 meant for longitudinal applications that's basically 3/4 of a 350 would fit? Keep in mind the transmission is actually a transaxle at the back and the driveshaft runs at engine speed. Maybe the best thing would be to source a good Porsche manny and mate it to whatever engine you want.** Motor locked up most likely means the PO was a dope who ran the car into the ground. Those are interference engines with a timing belt change interval of 30K (!). Who knows what else is broken. Alex ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Foam Seal - W124
Howdy - Before I go to EPC and search, has anyone had to replace the foam seal that fits basically inside the hood under the grill MB star? There seems to be 3 pieces of foam but mine may be damaged making it look like that. There's a center piece and one on each side of the front edge of the hood. Making it - one under the grill/radiator shell, and one to the left and another to the right of it. Hmm.. reading that description even I don't know what I'm talking about!! I'd better go to EPC and start searching I just hate trying to figure out what group odd stuff like this is under... Later ya'll LarryT 91 300D W124 OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 75 450SL MERCEDES BENZ ROADSTER - $9950
1975 was one of the worst years for these, as they had the darned under hood catalytic converters. The under hood temps were horrendous, and as a result, the plastic/rubber bits in the engine compartment suffer terribly. More often than not all of the little pieces of fuel line between the injectors and rails are all hard and brittle, and often crack and leak due to the heat and age. I saw lots of these in Florida. 1975 seemed to be a popular year for these down there... Dan --- On Sun, 6/6/10, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: [MBZ] 75 450SL MERCEDES BENZ ROADSTER - $9950 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 12:45 PM This one looks pretty nice, low miles. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1778006899.html --R ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
I've had burned CDs stored properly last less than 6 years. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 6, 2010, at 14:45, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Fred - Most local film processors should do the work - I believe even the film place at Walmart does it as do the various drug stores that offer a drop off for developing. Basically anyplace that would have developed the 8mm back when will put it on a CD for you. Don't know the cost but a Google should give you some insight on what a bargain is. But first, I suggest you do some homework on the longevity of CDs/ DVDs recorded on machines below the quality of those used for feature films. I read they may have a lifespan of less than 5 years before they lose quality. This is said to be especially true of home computer burned discs.Of course the same was said of VHS tapes and I watch some I stored in a unheated room for 25+ years - and they're fine. YMMV - it's been a year or more since I read that - things may be changed or it may have been one persons opinion/bad experience. But before doing anything permanent with the originals consider you may need them again. Good luck - LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 2:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion. Hello out there in MBZ land. I have unearthed a reel of olde super-8 film, from about 30 years ago. Wedding stuff etc. Is there any method of transferring this to a CD that does not involve expensive purchases? (Can they be run on diesel?) There seem to be quite a few companies offering services to do this, are they worthwhile? I have a couple of S8 films for anyone who wants them. Errol Flynn They Died With Their Boots On and How to Succeed as a Gangster, Bogart/Cagney. TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Would you buy a greasecar...
On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 9:48 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: from a guy named Tron? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1777074383.html I would be afraid that it would spontaneously de-rez! Also, who posts an ad for a W123 240D and neglects the crucial question of whether it has a slushbox or a stick??? Alex ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Is this a factory color?
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/1769089048.html If not, who in their right mind would paint a car like that? I guess maybe it's white or beige and the white balance on the digital camera they used was way off. Any bets on how much longer an OM616 with 400,000 miles on it already will last? Alex ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Is this a factory color?
That looks factory to me, I think the donor I pulled my engine from was that color. Walt On Jun 6, 2010 3:45 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/1769089048.html If not, who in their right mind would paint a car like that? I guess maybe it's white or beige and the white balance on the digital camera they used was way off. Any bets on how much longer an OM616 with 400,000 miles on it already will last? Alex ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal
The rear window can only be a windshield or windscreen if you are driving reeeaaallly fast in reverse. Otherwise there is no wind to shield or screen you from. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 10:57 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal Rear windshield/windscreen, whatever. Dan --- On Sun, 6/6/10, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 12:22 PM Rear window or rear windSHIELD?? On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 11:25 AM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Probably a rear window seal. if the trunk seal fails, the water just runs down the edges of the trunk and off the back of the car. The rear window seal leak is a tough one to find - there are several layers of metal between the rear window frame and the trunk, and the water will wind it's way around through these parts and make it into the trunk area. 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
Any home burned CD/DVD should be considered ephemeral. Not only are the dyes light sensitive (as in they are bleached by laser to recored in the first place), there is very little data (or itnerest, so far as I can see) on longevity. Copies on a hard drive should last longer, so long as the drive works, but again, this is limited lifetime, not permanent At the very least use RW media, it's somewhat more robust. The absolute best is phase-change media, but I've not seen any of that around for about 15 years now. Too slow for on-line usage, but not subject to magnetic disturbances or fading of organic dyes. Stamped metallic CD/DVD (as in mass produced) should last as long as the plastic, but that's not exactly what I would call archival either. I've had this discussion many times with various groups of people, and the consensus is that one must use rolling backups. Won't save you when the data goes sprong and you only have one copy, but you should have a better chance of keeping it. A huge pain if you have a large collection, but better than having all your images or films vanish one day. Sadly, BW or laquered kodachrome film will probably long outlast current recordable materials. Peter ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
I've had a few storebought cd's come rotten in the case, no fun there. As for longevity, you need a humidity temp controlled storage area to get any apreciable lifetime. As far as being able to reproduce X years down the road, properly stored film would actualy be high on the list of good choices. You can always get a lamp and motors rigged up, even when DVD's are dead and the next best thing is matrixvision. ;) Walt, who needs to interject his 2 cents On Jun 6, 2010 3:33 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: I've had burned CDs stored properly last less than 6 years. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 6, 2010, at 14:45, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Fred - Most local film ... ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal
The rear window can only be a windshield or windscreen if you are driving reeeaaallly fast in reverse. Otherwise there is no wind to shield or screen you from. Speaking as an SL owner, I beg to differ. The blast of air roiling forwards as you drive can be quite unpleasant. The flip-up aftermarket see-through windscreen is worth owning. -- Jim ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Is this a factory color?
Mary Kay? (Cosmetically it has its dents and dings, and she can sell you more!) --R On 6/6/2010 3:44 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/1769089048.html If not, who in their right mind would paint a car like that? I guess maybe it's white or beige and the white balance on the digital camera they used was way off. Any bets on how much longer an OM616 with 400,000 miles on it already will last? Alex ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975
The 944 was a pretty reliable engine if serviced according to the book. 150,000-200,000 miles between overhauls not a big deal. Belts do need to be kept on top of, but that's true of any interference engine. I watched a couple of friends do the belts, and it's not a really big job. Best to invest in, or rent a proper belt tension gauge though, not rely on the old quarter twist method. hee hee. I've not heard of any real problems with the balance shaft. Not a car I would mess around trying to do an engine conversion on. The inline 4 is a good engine, and lots of used ones about, so why mess about trying to fit apples with oranges. Of far greater concern on an old 944, are the lower ball joints. The factory cast them in, so you will have to find someone to either drill them out, repla$e everything, or go with one of the companies that did the lower racing arm$ for their track cars, most of which I'm aware of had replaceable ball joints. Always remember, there are no cheap porsches. ;-) Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 14:47, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Didn't they have some kind of trouble with the balance shaft? RR'ing the T belt every 30K is pretty often for a daily driver LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 1:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975 On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Would a 350/700R4 fit in this thing? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1775932517.html IIRC that big four is a tight squeeze in the 924/944 already. Maybe that GM V-6 meant for longitudinal applications that's basically 3/4 of a 350 would fit? Keep in mind the transmission is actually a transaxle at the back and the driveshaft runs at engine speed. Maybe the best thing would be to source a good Porsche manny and mate it to whatever engine you want.** Motor locked up most likely means the PO was a dope who ran the car into the ground. Those are interference engines with a timing belt change interval of 30K (!). Who knows what else is broken. Alex ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Foam Seal - W124
I reomved the disintegrating remains of it from one of my cars, it was long gone in the other two. I haven't gotten around to replacing any of them yet --- post the part numbers when you find it/them! On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 1:59 PM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Howdy - Before I go to EPC and search, has anyone had to replace the foam seal that fits basically inside the hood under the grill MB star? There seems to be 3 pieces of foam but mine may be damaged making it look like that. There's a center piece and one on each side of the front edge of the hood. Making it - one under the grill/radiator shell, and one to the left and another to the right of it. Hmm.. reading that description even I don't know what I'm talking about!! I'd better go to EPC and start searching I just hate trying to figure out what group odd stuff like this is under... -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 75 450SL MERCEDES BENZ ROADSTER - $9950
I thought that was the '76, maybe it was both '75 76? Shouldn't be to hrd to find later model manifolds and exhaust system these days, though replacing them in the car will be difficult. On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 2:12 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: 1975 was one of the worst years for these, as they had the darned under hood catalytic converters. The under hood temps were horrendous, and as a result, the plastic/rubber bits in the engine compartment suffer terribly. More often than not all of the little pieces of fuel line between the injectors and rails are all hard and brittle, and often crack and leak due to the heat and age. I saw lots of these in Florida. 1975 seemed to be a popular year for these down there... Dan -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT question on a Ford diesel
Long before the first Dodge, around 2001. I do like the fuel mileage and power of the Cummins. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975
I'm think some blown Jap engine and Mustang II front suspension, fat tires, coffee can exhaust... --R On 6/6/2010 4:47 PM, E M wrote: The 944 was a pretty reliable engine if serviced according to the book. 150,000-200,000 miles between overhauls not a big deal. Belts do need to be kept on top of, but that's true of any interference engine. I watched a couple of friends do the belts, and it's not a really big job. Best to invest in, or rent a proper belt tension gauge though, not rely on the old quarter twist method. hee hee. I've not heard of any real problems with the balance shaft. Not a car I would mess around trying to do an engine conversion on. The inline 4 is a good engine, and lots of used ones about, so why mess about trying to fit apples with oranges. Of far greater concern on an old 944, are the lower ball joints. The factory cast them in, so you will have to find someone to either drill them out, repla$e everything, or go with one of the companies that did the lower racing arm$ for their track cars, most of which I'm aware of had replaceable ball joints. Always remember, there are no cheap porsches. ;-) Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 14:47, LarryTl02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Didn't they have some kind of trouble with the balance shaft? RR'ing the T belt every 30K is pretty often for a daily driver LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Alex Chamberlainapchamberl...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 1:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975 On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Would a 350/700R4 fit in this thing? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1775932517.html IIRC that big four is a tight squeeze in the 924/944 already. Maybe that GM V-6 meant for longitudinal applications that's basically 3/4 of a 350 would fit? Keep in mind the transmission is actually a transaxle at the back and the driveshaft runs at engine speed. Maybe the best thing would be to source a good Porsche manny and mate it to whatever engine you want.** Motor locked up most likely means the PO was a dope who ran the car into the ground. Those are interference engines with a timing belt change interval of 30K (!). Who knows what else is broken. Alex ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 11:45 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Fred - Most local film processors should do the work - I believe even the film place at Walmart does it as do the various drug stores that offer a drop off for developing. Basically anyplace that would have developed the 8mm back when will put it on a CD for you. Hey, finally a subject I know something about! ;) I have had a bit of experience with amateur Super-8 production, usually shooting on film, transferring to video, editing and doing other post-production jobs in software (originally Adobe Premiere, now Apple Final Cut Pro), and then burning to DVD. Larry's right that most local film processors will still develop Super-8 (although they aren't really doing the developing themselves, just sending it to Kodak). But I believe what Fred wants is to transfer an already-developed reel to a digital format. That's a whole 'nother kettle of monkeys, as my sainted grandfather used to say. Transferring a motion picture to video is very different than transferring still film to digital image files; it's a highly technical process and as with most technical processes you can do it cheap, or you can do it right---pick one or the other. For the best possible results, there is only one company to use---Alpha Cine Labs in Seattle. http://www.alphacine.com/services/telecine.php Any of the other places you can find by Googling super-8 to video conversion will do the job, but with, in my experience, only middling quality---no better than you can do yourself at home by the following method: 1. Beg, borrow, or steal a video camcorder and a Super-8 projector. 2. Do the same for a projection screen, or just find a large blank white wall. 3. Set up the camcorder and the projector alongside each other, about 10 feet from the wall/screen. 4. Run the film and adjust the projector's and camcorder's zoom and focus controls until the projected image is clear, bright, and sharp, and the image on the camcorder captures all of the projected image with a minimal blank border. 5. Run the film again while recording on the camcorder. 6. Hook the camcorder up to a large-screen TV (so as to easily see the details of the recorded image) and play back the results of step 5. 7. Repeat steps 4-6 until satisfied with the results. 6. Hook the camcorder up to a computer and capture the video into any video editing program (the free ones are fine---iMovie, Microsoft Movie Maker, or whatever Linux equivalent exists [there must be one by now]). 7. Edit if you want, and fine-tune the color balance, contrast, brightness, etc., in software. 8. Burn the results to DVD if needed (again, the low-end consumer software is fine; I use iDVD), or just keep it as a playable movie file on the computer (.mp4, .mov, .avi or whatever). Hope this helps. Alex ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
I'm relying on copying the stuff I want to keep (scanned and digital photots, mostly) to two different hard disks, and moving it to newer disks as I replace computers. I have thought about flask drives for higher value stuff, like weddings, etc. I haven't read anything about the expected long term life of them, just the limited number of writes, which isn't an issue when you're using it to archive video and images. On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 3:33 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: I've had a few storebought cd's come rotten in the case, no fun there. As for longevity, you need a humidity temp controlled storage area to get any apreciable lifetime. As far as being able to reproduce X years down the road, properly stored film would actualy be high on the list of good choices. You can always get a lamp and motors rigged up, even when DVD's are dead and the next best thing is matrixvision. ;) Walt, who needs to interject his 2 cents On Jun 6, 2010 3:33 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: I've had burned CDs stored properly last less than 6 years. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 2:09 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I'm relying on copying the stuff I want to keep (scanned and digital photots, mostly) to two different hard disks, and moving it to newer disks as I replace computers. Easier to get a home NAS that supports RAID and hot-swappable drives, and just replace the drives as they fail. That's my strategy, with burned DVDs kept off-site and periodically replaced for truly critical stuff. Alex ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975
On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 2:03 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I'm think some blown Jap engine and Mustang II front suspension, fat tires, coffee can exhaust... Most small Japanese engines are set up for transverse front-drive, though. How about the flat-six from a Gold Wing? (Now that I think of it, somebody needs to put one of those in the back of a Porsche 356 kit car...) Alex ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
The two complicating factors in transfering film to any electronic media (analog or digital video) is that film is shot/projected at 24 frames per second, and US video is 29.95 (or so) frames per second. The other is that film has a much higher dynamic range than electronic media, meaning that dark areas in film will be black in video, and lighter areas will be burned out white in video. I'd use the best service I could find/afford to do the conversion for you. On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 4:07 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 11:45 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Transferring a motion picture to video is very different than transferring still film to digital image files; it's a highly technical process and as with most technical processes you can do it cheap, or you can do it right---pick one or the other. For the best possible results, there is only one company to use---Alpha Cine Labs in Seattle. http://www.alphacine.com/services/telecine.php Any of the other places you can find by Googling super-8 to video conversion will do the job, but with, in my experience, only middling quality---no better than you can do yourself at home by the following method: -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 Trunk Seal
Jim is right - from my hippy days driving an MGA with long hair whipping into my eyes - it hurt and was dangerous. On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 3:42 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: The rear window can only be a windshield or windscreen if you are driving reeeaaallly fast in reverse. Otherwise there is no wind to shield or screen you from. Speaking as an SL owner, I beg to differ. The blast of air roiling forwards as you drive can be quite unpleasant. The flip-up aftermarket see-through windscreen is worth owning. -- Jim -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT question on a Ford diesel
Kevin Kraly wrote: Long before the first Dodge, around 2001. I do like the fuel mileage and power of the Cummins. So you like to buy trucks made to go 300-400,000 miles and sell them when they are two years old? Mitch. ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
You need a 5 blade projector and a good video camera. A tele-cine mirror is desirable but not required. If you're not using a 5 blade projector you'll get an annoying flicker in the video thats hard to fix. I *might* be able to find the required equipment, meaning the projector and a good screen, the camera I've already got. While we're at it we should transfer the movies... I'm in Burbank next week which is really the place to be to talk to people about this sort of thing, let me see what I can find out. Supposedly one night I'll be going for beer/dinner with the guys from Original Productions, they do Deadliest Catch among other cool things, good folks too. -Curt Date: Sun, 06 Jun 2010 14:21:31 -0400 From: Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion. Message-ID: 4c0be72b.8030...@verizon.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Hello out there in MBZ land. I have unearthed a reel of olde super-8 film, from about 30 years ago. Wedding stuff etc. Is there any method of transferring this to a CD that does not involve expensive purchases? (Can they be run on diesel?) There seem to be quite a few companies offering services to do this, are they worthwhile? I have a couple of S8 films for anyone who wants them. Errol Flynn They Died With Their Boots On and How to Succeed as a Gangster, Bogart/Cagney. TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
Since CD/DVDs are digital media there can't be a loss of quality which is pretty much set when its burnt to disk. There could be a loss of playability but thats a whole different story. There have been horror stories about the degradation of CDs since day one and DVDs got caught with the same foolishness. I've got my copy of Pink Floyd's The Wall I bought in '90 when I got my first cd player and it still works great. I make *many* (say 300 or so) DVDs every year and other than some being rejected by some DVD players (as an aside, really cheap DVD players reject many fewer DVDs, as do very expensive DVD players, its the middle ground which actually seems to be made up of the worst players) I've not had a DVD fail over time. The first disk I produced was in 2004 and it still plays fine 6 years later. We'll see how well it does in another 6 but as I can detect no degradation of the disk surface I'm not worried. Besides which that disk has lasted longer than the marriage it documents. -Curt Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 14:45:39 -0400 From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion. Message-ID: a69011b1577e41e6b320f3a25bf50...@laptop Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response Hi Fred - Most local film processors should do the work - I believe even the film place at Walmart does it as do the various drug stores that offer a drop off for developing. Basically anyplace that would have developed the 8mm back when will put it on a CD for you. Don't know the cost but a Google should give you some insight on what a bargain is. But first, I suggest you do some homework on the longevity of CDs/DVDs recorded on machines below the quality of those used for feature films. I read they may have a lifespan of less than 5 years before they lose quality. This is said to be especially true of home computer burned discs. Of course the same was said of VHS tapes and I watch some I stored in a unheated room for 25+ years - and they're fine. YMMV - it's been a year or more since I read that - things may be changed or it may have been one persons opinion/bad experience. But before doing anything permanent with the originals consider you may need them again. Good luck - LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
Ahhh so you made me check. I still have the first CD I ever made (a bunch of PC tools), that'd be about '96 I think. It still works fine... -Curt Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 15:33:35 -0400 From: John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion. Message-ID: 7aefced7-fd97-4b45-a97c-c283be301...@comcast.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed; delsp=yes I've had burned CDs stored properly last less than 6 years. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
BTW that first cd got dragged around through 3 more years of college, 7 years in a one bedroom apartment and 4 years in my basement. Can't call it properly stored by a long shot! -Curt ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 2:44 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: You need a 5 blade projector and a good video camera. A tele-cine mirror is desirable but not required. If you're not using a 5 blade projector you'll get an annoying flicker in the video thats hard to fix. I don't know what I'm doing wrong ;) but I've transferred plenty of film to video using the method I outlined with a garage-sale cheapo projector and various consumer-level video cameras and never seen any flicker to speak of, certainly no more than is in the projected image when viewed normally. But then some people's brains have more or less persistence of vision built in, IIRC. Alex ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
NTSC is actually 29.97... Super 8 had a limited tonal range I seem to remember, any reasonably good DV or HDV camcorder should be able to reproduce it. 16mm is a whole different story. -Curt Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 16:14:30 -0500 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion. Message-ID: aanlktimuh4znnseaco5fp-tl_8xgj_bfyi2w7z_xd...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 The two complicating factors in transfering film to any electronic media (analog or digital video) is that film is shot/projected at 24 frames per second, and US video is 29.95 (or so) frames per second. The other is that film has a much higher dynamic range than electronic media, meaning that dark areas in film will be black in video, and lighter areas will be burned out white in video. I'd use the best service I could find/afford to do the conversion for you. ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Would you buy a greasecar...
I wouldnt buy a greasecar period. Rich Thomas wrote: from a guy named Tron? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1777074383.html --R ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2921 - Release Date: 06/06/10 01:25:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Is this a factory color?
Im pretty sure its a factory color. in fact, I do believe that was the same color as my first car. Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/1769089048.html If not, who in their right mind would paint a car like that? I guess maybe it's white or beige and the white balance on the digital camera they used was way off. Any bets on how much longer an OM616 with 400,000 miles on it already will last? Alex ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2921 - Release Date: 06/06/10 01:25:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT hen
Uh, I believe that's Cominskey Park Jeez, I don't even look at the sports section but I know it's Comiskey. RLE ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Is this a factory color?
Is it kind of a pale pink or more of a flesh color? Alex On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 3:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Im pretty sure its a factory color. in fact, I do believe that was the same color as my first car. Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/1769089048.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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 944
The 944 was a pretty reliable engine if serviced according to the book. 150,000-200,000 miles between overhauls not a big deal. Belts do need to be kept on top of, but that's true of any interference engine. I watched a couple of friends do the belts, and it's not a really big job. Best to invest in, or rent a proper belt tension gauge though, not rely on the old quarter twist method. hee hee. I've not heard of any real problems with the balance shaft. Not a car I would mess around trying to do an engine conversion on. The inline 4 is a good engine, and lots of used ones about, so why mess about trying to fit apples with oranges The 944 uses two balance shafts bolted to the outside of the engine, driven by one toothed belt. The cam is also driven by a toothed belt and the failure of one can and usually does take out the other followed by destruction of the valves and maybe the head. It's twice as bad in the twincam versions. The belts themselves are dirt cheap but it takes a lot of labor time to change them. And, the factory P-9201 tool is the best way to tension them correctly. It's always advised when buying a used 944 that if there is no paperwork to document how long the belts have been in the car, change them immediately. My 944, at 55000 miles will be getting new belts soon because even though they have only about 7000 miles on them, they were installed in 1998 and are the third set since new. Cautious owners tension the belts at each 10K mile point and change them at around 30K miles. I'm sure plenty of them have gone much further but it's just not worth the risk. Later models with so called automatic tensioning are safe to go longer. As to engine swaps, I concur that trying to install some iron GM lump would be foolish. But, a local Porsche indy has installed an all aluminum Pontiac V-8 (LS something or other, I suppose) and a 944 Turbo 5-speed transmission in a 1987 944. He built a custom single exhaust system and had to heavily modify the oil pan. The engine fits nicely but the lateral clearance at the back is about an inch. I have driven this car and it's a lot of fun and goes like stink. It weighs about forty pounds more than stock so handling is not compromised. RLE ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Is this a factory color?
Is it s'posed to be ivory or a light yellow? Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is this a factory color? Im pretty sure its a factory color. in fact, I do believe that was the same color as my first car. Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/1769089048.html If not, who in their right mind would paint a car like that? I guess maybe it's white or beige and the white balance on the digital camera they used was way off. Any bets on how much longer an OM616 with 400,000 miles on it already will last? Alex ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2921 - Release Date: 06/06/10 01:25:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT hen
You don't get it either. --R On 6/6/2010 6:52 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: Uh, I believe that's Cominskey Park Jeez, I don't even look at the sports section but I know it's Comiskey. RLE ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
Yep. Although DLT and 3480/3490 media are engineered to have a long use and archival life... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 6, 2010, at 16:20, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Any home burned CD/DVD should be considered ephemeral. Not only are the dyes light sensitive (as in they are bleached by laser to recored in the first place), there is very little data (or itnerest, so far as I can see) on longevity. Copies on a hard drive should last longer, so long as the drive works, but again, this is limited lifetime, not permanent At the very least use RW media, it's somewhat more robust. The absolute best is phase-change media, but I've not seen any of that around for about 15 years now. Too slow for on-line usage, but not subject to magnetic disturbances or fading of organic dyes. Stamped metallic CD/DVD (as in mass produced) should last as long as the plastic, but that's not exactly what I would call archival either. I've had this discussion many times with various groups of people, and the consensus is that one must use rolling backups. Won't save you when the data goes sprong and you only have one copy, but you should have a better chance of keeping it. A huge pain if you have a large collection, but better than having all your images or films vanish one day. Sadly, BW or laquered kodachrome film will probably long outlast current recordable materials. Peter ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
Tape that is engineered for backup, or even mini-dv, endures well... The flash media... I'd be concerned about charge leakage and the effects of interactions with various high speed particles... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 6, 2010, at 17:09, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I'm relying on copying the stuff I want to keep (scanned and digital photots, mostly) to two different hard disks, and moving it to newer disks as I replace computers. I have thought about flask drives for higher value stuff, like weddings, etc. I haven't read anything about the expected long term life of them, just the limited number of writes, which isn't an issue when you're using it to archive video and images. On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 3:33 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: I've had a few storebought cd's come rotten in the case, no fun there. As for longevity, you need a humidity temp controlled storage area to get any apreciable lifetime. As far as being able to reproduce X years down the road, properly stored film would actualy be high on the list of good choices. You can always get a lamp and motors rigged up, even when DVD's are dead and the next best thing is matrixvision. ;) Walt, who needs to interject his 2 cents On Jun 6, 2010 3:33 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: I've had burned CDs stored properly last less than 6 years. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
Ah, but the quality of discs has gone down considerably; Kodak digital science gold cdr's are a flickering memory that don't fade at all... Others... Well I have a bunch of supposedly good brand discs that have bit rot so bad that the players/readers cannot distinguish them from a disc of cardboard-- they don't even register as a cdr... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 6, 2010, at 17:48, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Since CD/DVDs are digital media there can't be a loss of quality which is pretty much set when its burnt to disk. There could be a loss of playability but thats a whole different story. There have been horror stories about the degradation of CDs since day one and DVDs got caught with the same foolishness. I've got my copy of Pink Floyd's The Wall I bought in '90 when I got my first cd player and it still works great. I make *many* (say 300 or so) DVDs every year and other than some being rejected by some DVD players (as an aside, really cheap DVD players reject many fewer DVDs, as do very expensive DVD players, its the middle ground which actually seems to be made up of the worst players) I've not had a DVD fail over time. The first disk I produced was in 2004 and it still plays fine 6 years later. We'll see how well it does in another 6 but as I can detect no degradation of the disk surface I'm not worried. Besides which that disk has lasted longer than the marriage it documents. -Curt Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 14:45:39 -0400 From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion. Message-ID: a69011b1577e41e6b320f3a25bf50...@laptop Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response Hi Fred - Most local film processors should do the work - I believe even the film place at Walmart does it as do the various drug stores that offer a drop off for developing. Basically anyplace that would have developed the 8mm back when will put it on a CD for you. Don't know the cost but a Google should give you some insight on what a bargain is. But first, I suggest you do some homework on the longevity of CDs/DVDs recorded on machines below the quality of those used for feature films. I read they may have a lifespan of less than 5 years before they lose quality. This is said to be especially true of home computer burned discs. Of course the same was said of VHS tapes and I watch some I stored in a unheated room for 25+ years - and they're fine. YMMV - it's been a year or more since I read that - things may be changed or it may have been one persons opinion/bad experience. But before doing anything permanent with the originals consider you may need them again. Good luck - LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
--R wrote: Are you going to Kaminsky Park? You meant Kaminski Park, no doubt - working class and all... mao ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] U.S. Cellular Field
You mean U.S. Cellular Field of course! On Jun 6, 2010, at 10:01 PM, Mountain Man wrote: --R wrote: Are you going to Kaminsky Park? You meant Kaminski Park, no doubt - working class and all... mao ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT question on a Ford diesel
I have a 2002 ford diesel with 190k+ miles and it runs great!! I did and if has not happened yet the water pump will go about 130K. With that in mind you may wish to make sure that it has not been overheated. I have a crew cab and 2wd (not 4x4). This has truly been one of the very best vehicles I have ever owned. I got it new in 2002. I got this truck as a good friend of mine had one that had over 300k miles and he told me that he had had no problems with his. It will pull a boat, trailer and never know it is there except your milage will decrease. I get about 16-17 when not towing. I rarely tow though. Maybe 20 on highway if you do NOT go too fast. Try to stay around 65 or below and you will get the better mileage. I agree 12 is a little high. -Original Message- From: Peter T. Arnold pm7...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sun, Jun 6, 2010 12:50 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT question on a Ford diesel Could be a very good price. Engine is a 300Kmi version. My auto tranny went 185Kmi. The Brakes are due and front end parts may be shakey. -- Pete Arnold ‹(•¿•)› 2007 HHR '95 F-250 P.S.D. 235KMI Looking at used D/P Member of Escapees National Camping Travelers, A Masonic Family Camping Club On 6/5/2010 9:59 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Any opinions on a 2000 Ford F250 Powerstroke 7.3 with 130K miles? $12,000 seem like a lot for that? Allan ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com = ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Super 8 conversion
Burt. Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com HTH Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/6/2010 5:22 PM, Burt Anderson wrote: Hi Fred, I am having trouble sending a message to the list. Can you give me the address. TX. I am going thru the same dilemma you are, regarding the old Super 8's. I have miles of them and found the only cheap way is to show them on a movie screen and use a video camera to copy them. The quality of the reproduction is not as good as we are now accustomed to. I started this but stopped because the sound of the projector annoyed me. What surprises me are the comments about deterioration on the DVD's I thought if you put them on a disk they ere good for many years. Burt Anderson ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Henburgers, Hendogs and life inChicago
Don't know, it's called US cellular field and the Sox won 8-7, quite a good game. Hendrik who knows a little about baseball On Sun Jun 6 9:42 , Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net sent: Are you going to Kaminsky Park? --R On 6/6/2010 12:15 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: And what sets them apart? I a ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.
On Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:20 -0500, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Stamped metallic CD/DVD (as in mass produced) should last as long as the plastic, but that's not exactly what I would call archival either. Only if they are handled with cotton gloves and stored with meticulous cleanliness. This is the reason I think that DVDs are one of the biggest consumer scams ever perpetrated. I've had dozens of DVDs become either totally or partly unplayable due to what appears to be a fairly minor scratch. I've never had a VHS tape do this, in fact I have some tapes that are well over 20 years old that still play fine. I think this is mostly due to the VHS cassette design which protects the tape when it's not actually in the player. Yeah the picture quality of VHS is not quite that of a DVD but it's good enough, and on the plus side you can easily skip the previews and FBI warnings, no menus to fool with, and they work. As a result I don't buy DVDs anymore, and I've never bought a single Blu-Ray disc nor will I. ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT hen/Comiskey
...You don't get it either... Very likely. RLE ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Beer review
mao asked me to write up my thoughts on a couple of brews we got at Binny's (never seen so many different beers in one place but this is the US after all, I said to Dan that I expected an isle of Bud, an isle of Coors, an isle of Miller and a few imported usuals like that energy drink from Holland). We got a couple of Founder brews, double trouble and old curmudgeon ale, plus a big bottle of something I can't remember the name of and roomservice took the bottle (although I would have loved to take it home with me for my collection but..). Anywho, the big bottle was nice and carried off it's high alcohol content (9.5%) well but the founders brews are too high in the alcohol content (9.4%) and have an unpleasant alcohole taste, well some might like that. However they are all competent brews but the founders need to take the alcohol down to 7.5%, to bring out the flavours of the beer. If I wanted to taste alcohol I would drink spirits but I find that mixing the founders stuff with Sam Adams boston ale, produces a very nice drink. Sam Adams being a very nice beer but not having quite the ale taste and needs a little something extra. Whack in a bit of founders and you have a nicely balance ale at 7-8% alcohol. Well that's my thoughts, buy a box of Sam Adams and a 4 pack of founders and then mix them together, perhaps not quite 1-1 but more at 2-1 or try it until you get to a brew that you're happy with. Lastly I have to apologize to the US nation for assuming that you nothing about beer, which I thought kinda strange, seeing you have had immigrants from all over the world, in fact Sam Adams Boston lager is probably one of the worlds great semi-mainstream beers for those who like a good, heavier beer. Ohh and at the ballgame today they had a good selection of beers available as well, better than the stuff they sell at Oz sporting events and yes the hot dogs where good too. Hendrik who is enjoying one of his founder/sam adams creations ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
