[MBZ] Trojan?....was: Syl-glide

2010-12-21 Thread Gerry Archer
Since the only Chinese email received by the list had your name as the sender to the list, I'm wondering if yours or someone elses computer could have been infected by a trojan that hijacked yours or someone elses address list. I know little about malware such as trojans, but this is my

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-12-21 Thread Walt Zarnoch
In my experience, as long as the size is reasonable for the detail needed, Kaleb will override the limit. For something like the catalog pages, there is no excuse to compress them till the text isn't readable, and most of us will gladdly deal with the extra inbox space requirements that a high

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-12-21 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Whoops, got my threads mixed up, thought this was the AMG catalog one for a second... Walt, who blames it on the rum ball... On Dec 21, 2010 6:39 AM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: In my experience, as long as the size is reasonable for the detail needed, Kaleb will override the

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-12-21 Thread Max Dillon
OK Don, I used that with a coupling to press out the LBJs on my '95 E300, and used Rusty's rental press to install the new ($35 to rent it, cost me ~$18 to ship it insured back to Rusty). I also have a couple of sets of 3/4 and 1/2 impact sockets from HF, one of which I used to help press

Re: [MBZ] Question for Jaime and others w. MBUSA connections - or - How to get NLA parts demand onto the MB radar

2010-12-21 Thread Max Dillon
I think your best shot is sending the note to Tom Hanson and asking him about such a demand list. I think that if you keep your continuing use of a Mercedes-Benz at a level of attention with MB (for instance, getting the high mileage badges, ordering parts at the dealer occasionally, maybe

Re: [MBZ] Trojan?....was: Syl-glide

2010-12-21 Thread Allan Streib
No there was the original, and Ed's reply questioning it. I've already deleted both so I can't tell you who it was from. Allan Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com writes: Since the only Chinese email received by the list had your name as the sender to the list, I'm wondering if yours or

Re: [MBZ] OT Source for fan motor brushes

2010-12-21 Thread LWB250
The magic boxes at an Ace or True Value hardware store often contain a wide assortment of fractional HP motor brushes. I have been pretty successful in finding something there that is darned close. Dan --- On Mon, 12/20/10, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: From: Dieselhead

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-12-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That joint has to go in and out perfectly straight or it wont go at all or will be hard and will bend the press On 12/20/2010 11:01 PM, Fmiser wrote: OK Don wrote: Is this the HF ball joint press tool that people are using?

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-12-21 Thread Dieselhead
I had one joint that didn't want to press in. Rather than springing the press, I put tension on it, maybe 50 ft-lb, then whacked the end of it with a 4 lb hammer, then tighten, whack etc. this way the press came out looking the same as it started. The other side went right in.(jus' like

Re: [MBZ] Fun car?

2010-12-21 Thread Rich Thomas
No pics of the engine though. --R On 12/20/2010 11:15 PM, OK Don wrote: This is an interesting frankenbenz -- might be fun (until you need to work on it). http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/2123029972.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread MG
I like the way the TD looks. Well all except the painted radiator grill. The reduction of chrome on the rest of the car looks nice though. Also like the air dam on the rear above the tailgate window. Don't know how the front airdam on the sunroof one would work. Seems to me that it might cause

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-12-21 Thread Dieselhead
Yes, I thought as my last post went out, that I should have emphasized alignment. But I had one that was stubborn even with good alignment. It went in with persuasion from the LFH. So I caution against applying too much torque with the screw of the ball joint press. Once you bend the

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-12-21 Thread Jim Cathey
I've found that I used about four O2 tanks for each Mapp tank. At some point you're probably going to wish you'd gotten the full-on smoke wrench. Lots of uses. Heating things quickly, welding, cutting... and you can even use a bright white flame to get rid of a hornet's nest in your trailer

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread MG
DIY? A can of flat black spray paint and you're good to go. All black trim does look kind of nice. Hmmm do I see a can of flat black spray paint in my future? Manfred Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:45:32 -0600 From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread MG
Kind of like leaving Limburger out to mellow? Manfred Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:11:45 -0500 From: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear I've yet to see the aus or usa versions(what's cable tv?), but the usa

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Curt Raymond
Youtube awaits your searches... The UTE challenge is pretty good, looks like they've changed up the cast in the more recent series. I'm watching: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpuk4KPbjEc and at least the first dude has some charisma and this episode is uniquely Australian which makes for more

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-12-21 Thread Max Dillon
Yes - what Kaleb said, and it also applies to all the other bushings/joints. -Max From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, December 21, 2010 8:47:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-12-21 Thread Max Dillon
Yes - another good method to use, both for removing and installing. Combined with heat and pressure applied straight/flush, the job isn't too bad at all. -Max From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue,

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-12-21 Thread Max Dillon
Yes, I'm sure more economical in the long run, but what I've got is pretty much perfect for what I do now, and it is very compact - fits into a small canvas tool bag $7 from HF, and I can resupply both tanks at most hardware stores, as opposed to the big tanks which probably can only be

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Mitch Haley
MG wrote: Kind of like leaving Limburger out to mellow? I didn't think the one with the Viper and the three Lambos was that bad. Is the 'Famous dude drives a Suzuki' feature copied from UK? The Aston Martin feature on the next show seemed kind of pointless. Lots of ego, not much decent info

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-12-21 Thread Fred Moir
Craig. Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 12/20/2010 11:33 PM, Craig wrote: On Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:37:00 -0500 Fred Moirfred.s...@verizon.net wrote: OK Don, et al. That's the one that I used on my 201s. Air hammer out and press in using a 1.5

Re: [MBZ] Trojan?....was: Syl-glide

2010-12-21 Thread E M
Yeah, I replied to one that already made it to the list, as [MBZ] was in the title too. I do a full scan of my HD every second day or so, and I haven't been searching for chinese parts for the benz, I promise guys!! lol. I have the original in the trash, but never opened the hyperlink. I can

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread E M
I wonder if something like powder coating might work too. Not expensive to do from what I understand, and quite durable. Ed 300E On 21 December 2010 09:38, MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com wrote: DIY? A can of flat black spray paint and you're good to go. All black trim does look kind of nice.

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value AND Question for Jaime and others w. MBUSA connections - or - How to get NLA parts demand onto the MB radar

2010-12-21 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Hi David, Max is right... the best thing to do it keep in contact with the classic center and Tom Hansen. They're quite dedicated to keeping the enthusiasts well supplied with what they need. There have been parts that go out of stock, then go back in production when demand is suitable. (For

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread WILTON
'Gonna hafta get me some black paint, spoilers and big farm wagon wheels, I guess. ; On second thought, I'd rather help my children and grandchildren do well in college. Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value AND Question for Jaime and others w. MBUSA connections - or - How to get NLA parts demand onto the MB radar

2010-12-21 Thread Peter Frederick
Sadly the number of running and/or repairable W108s is rapidly approaching zero. They are very susceptible to rust (although not as badly as the W116s are) and are vanishing. I haven't seen another one around here for a long, long time. It's also expensive to restore one and you end up with

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread E M
It's funny in ways, when you read the specs on the hot AMG rim packages back then, most were 15 or 16 rims. My old 911 has the option big 16 rims. hee hee. Standard were 15 back then, even on 911s. Ed 300E On 21 December 2010 10:25, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Gonna hafta get me some

Re: [MBZ] Fun car?

2010-12-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 8:15 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/2123029972.html That's interesting. I'd like to know the story behind it. Did somebody buy a wrecked 500E and a 300E with a nice body but bad engine, and swap things across? I don't think

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Is it just me, or is that red exhibiting severe cambre? Walt On Dec 21, 2010 10:46 AM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: It's funny in ways, when you read the specs on the hot AMG rim packages back then, most were 15 or 16 rims. My old 911 has the option big 16 rims. hee hee. Standard were 15

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value AND Question for Jaime and others w. MBUSA connections - or - How to get NLA parts demand onto the MB radar

2010-12-21 Thread E M
I think this is a big part of what adds to a cars value, especially cars that were made in such large numbers as mercedes. Once 30+ years pass, most are gone. Of the ones left, most are junk or projects. Give it a few more years, where those projects are either junked or parted out for spares,

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value AND Question for Jaime and others w. MBUSA connections - or - How to get NLA parts demand onto the MB radar

2010-12-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 7:22 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: valued for years.  W116s are next (believe me, start buying them!). In a few more years (maybe 10+), everyone will be collecting W123s, and even W126s.  Just watch. I think even the rarer 124s (coupes and

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value AND Question for Jaime and others w. MBUSA connections - or - How to get NLA parts demand onto the MB radar

2010-12-21 Thread Rusty Cullens
I have one for sale. It is a 1969 280SEL. Maroon with Cognac interior. Interior is good with the only exception the drivers seat has a silver dollar size tear in the middle. The paint is new but a 100% crummy job. I call this a 50/50 job. It looks great from fifty feet away going 50 mph. The

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread David Bruckmann
So you mean my perfectly rust-free, mostly-original-paint 280SEL 4.5 might be worth something?! The market in California is clearly different than everywhere else. Here, rust-free, running, decent looking 108s are on Craigslist regularly for months and people can't give them away. $2500 seems

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread E M
When you're trying to make a heavy 4 door into a sports car, you tweak and work with what you got. hee hee Ed 300E On 21 December 2010 10:53, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: Is it just me, or is that red exhibiting severe cambre? Walt On Dec 21, 2010 10:46 AM, E M

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread Walt Zarnoch
I'm not saying it's a bad thing, it just threw me off a bit. :) Looks damn sexy to me. Walt On Dec 21, 2010 11:45 AM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: When you're trying to make a heavy 4 door into a sports car, you tweak and work with what you got. hee hee Ed 300E On 21 December 2010

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Curt Raymond
In the UK they call it A star in a reasonably priced car... I think one of my complaints from my admittedly small sample size of 2 episodes is that this is the kind of typical LA Car Show where everything is going to be about LA and take place in and around LA. One of my favorite things about

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread MG
Wouldn't know how good they are as I never watched them. I'm on a phone line. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! I was just commenting on Walt saying it may need to mellow to improve all the negative comments on a lot of lists. ;-) Manfred Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:01:53 -0500 From:

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread MG
That probably would as long as you rough up the shinny chrome surfaces so the stuff sticks better. You would also have to make sure that there is no plastic or rubber on the item as they have to put it into the oven to melt the powder. Course it also costs a lot more then a can of spray paint.

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Another thing to consider, pray paint can also be removed to bring back the chrome if need be. Walt On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 12:29 PM, MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com wrote: That probably would as long as you rough up the shinny chrome surfaces so the stuff sticks better. You would also have to make

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread LWB250
I think a lot of this has to do with the market, that is, the buyers. Consider the age of these cars (W108, W111) and you can understand that the people who would show an interest are up there in years (maybe 40-50 or older) and are not looking for fixer-uppers or weekend drivers - especially

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread MG
Oh come on Wilton. Black paint and wagon wheels don't cost that much. I think I could even send you 4 wheels, as long as you don't mind 2 different sizes. A couple may need a bit of rim tightening or maybe just soaking them in water for a while may work. The spoiler you can always make out of

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 8:38 AM, David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca wrote: So you mean my perfectly rust-free, mostly-original-paint 280SEL 4.5 might be worth something?! The market in California is clearly different than everywhere else. Same for western Oregon and Washington.

[MBZ] Did I hose my rear SLS valve?

2010-12-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
I had to release pressure in the four-wheel SLS system (aka 6.9-style Hydramat) of my Euro 500SEL thanks to a leak at the banjo fitting on the high-pressure side of the hydraulic pump. For some reason the copper washers suddenly decided to not seal well. I used Philip M.'s trick with a propane

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value AND Question for Jaime and others w. MBUSA connections - or - How to get NLA parts demand onto the MB radar

2010-12-21 Thread Max Dillon
Jaime, Thanks for your info on the W108 - I didn't even know it is a 108. I too think they're only going to go up in value, and I also agree that there's lots of folks on this list (me included) who are bottom feeders and thrive at the 'frugal' end of the scale. I really want to get this

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread WILTON
Yeah, and put the bigger wheels on the back, right? Save fuel - always going downhill. Wilton - Original Message - From: MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 12:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment

Re: [MBZ] modern automotive design (was W140)

2010-12-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 7:09 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: The problems with all modern automobiles is the replacement of analog mechanical controls with digital electronic controls, and subsequent gross cheapening of mechanical design.  Programmer's disease indeed. ... I

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Mitch Haley
MG wrote: Wouldn't know how good they are as I never watched them. I'm on a phone line. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! Can you download 150 meg overnight? Malwarebytes says this file is virus-free. You might have to download a codec for .mkv files, IIRC VLC media player couldn't

Re: [MBZ] Did I hose my rear SLS valve?

2010-12-21 Thread Max Dillon
For your sake, I sure hope not! However, you still have the original problem to sort out. Perhaps the SLS valve was already dead? I would think that if there was air entrapped, you could loosen the lines at the top of the struts to bleed out the air - that is what I do on my 124 wagon SLS.

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Fmiser
Curt Raymond wrote: but I knew about British TV, I grew up on Dr. Who... Heh. Like Dr. Who is the epitome of British TV. But whether it is or not, I certainly enjoyed the show. At the risk of a oil-thread... Which is your favorite Doctor? -- Philip

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value AND Question for Jaime and others w. MBUSA connections - or - How to get NLA parts demand onto the MB radar

2010-12-21 Thread Fmiser
Jaime Kopchinski wrote: W116s are next (believe me, start buying them!). In a few more years (maybe 10+), everyone will be collecting W123s, and even W126s. Just watch. Well then, I'm ahead of the game. I have a collection of 123s already!! *grin* -- Philip

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Walt Zarnoch
I prefer The Avengers or The Prisoner, never did watch Doc Who though... Be seeing you. Walt On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: but I knew about British TV, I grew up on Dr. Who... Heh.   Like Dr. Who is the epitome of British TV. But

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread LWB250
The Get Beat Up by Emma Peel contest. Ahh, how that brings back memories... Dan --- On Tue, 12/21/10, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: From: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread E M
lol Ed 300E On 21 December 2010 13:08, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Yeah, and put the bigger wheels on the back, right? Save fuel - always going downhill. Wilton - Original Message - From: MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread E M
Geez, now I'm up there in years! Well if that ain't a depressing thought, I don't know what is. lol Mind you, there's a lot of truth to what you say. I still love cleaning a car, it relaxes me. But for the really dirty stuff, I'm more likely to pay someone else to do it. There was a time

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread LWB250
Hey, I'm included in that demographic as well. As for rolling around on the floor and changing oil, well, I have stopped doing that, too. When my local stealership does an oil change with OEM filter and synthetic blend OE oil, along with an inspection and tire rotation for $30, I can' justify

[MBZ] British Humour

2010-12-21 Thread LWB250
Here's a good skit dealing with technology: http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/bbc-comedians-ridicule-tech-naming-schemes-make-us-laugh-along/ Enjoy! Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread MG
Well easier to remove. You can also get the powder coat off. Its just a slightly tougher coat of paint after all. You would still need to repolish and rechrome the trim in either case, especially if you roughed it up and destroyed the polish to make either the paint or powder coat stick

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread MG
Um make that rustoilum powder coat undercoat. Manfred ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ?

2010-12-21 Thread MG
Absolutely! Manfred Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:08:20 -0500 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] AMG photo attachment test ? Yeah, and put the bigger wheels on the back, right? Save fuel - always going downhill. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread MG
Might could. If they let me stay connected that long. Usually I get kicked off after about 2-3 hours. Hey what do you expect fer $6.96 a month. :-) Manfred Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:16:36 -0500 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Fun car?

2010-12-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 7:46 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: Better yet, buy a 400E/E420, which are really undervalued and underappreciated cars with all the power you can reasonably use on the street.  A bit lacking in the tire and brake department, but those are easy

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Sounds like I need to head out to california with a car hauler! Every time I visit out west I'm tempted. One of these days I'll find the time, money, and courage to fly out, buy something, and drive it back here to NJ. Jaime On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 11:38 AM, David Bruckmann

[MBZ] Cheap SL

2010-12-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Isn't this rather cheap for an R129? (oops, needs transmission and electrical work) http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2119583787.html How about $1500 and I make a 250SLD out of it? Probably be too heavy and underpowered. 1996 Mercedes Benz 320 SL, jet black, hardtop removal convertible, approx.

Re: [MBZ] Cheap SL

2010-12-21 Thread Rolf
I've seen em cheaper. Find one with a bad engine and put a om606 in it :D There are a couple of diesel powered 107s out there. -Rolf On 12/21/2010 04:09 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Isn't this rather cheap for an R129? (oops, needs transmission and electrical work)

[MBZ] Increasingly OT: Re: American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Curt Raymond
I think for my generation Dr. Who is the definition of British TV... The new show looks really amazing, you can see a much bigger budget but I'm all about Tom Baker. I've actually got some MP3s of him reading some Dr. Who books. Okay so now that I think of it there are quite a few others I

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread Curt Raymond
I got the plow tractor ('64 Cub Cadet model 70) running today and changed the oil. Changing the oil on that would be a 2 minute process if you didn't have to dismount the plow. Theres a brace right under the drain plug and not enough space to even get the wrench up there. Fortunately it only

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread R A Bennell
Sounds like time for a $2 oil sucker? Warm it up, suck it out, pour in the new stuff and leave the plow attached. Randy On 21/12/2010 3:20 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I got the plow tractor ('64 Cub Cadet model 70) running today and changed the oil. Changing the oil on that would be a 2 minute

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread Curt Raymond
I went through that just last week in Burbank. Theres a SWEET 300TD that belongs to one of the maintenance guys at the hotel I stay at. Theres also a nice survivor VW beetle owned by somebody who works in our building. He's obviously done a bunch of engine works, it starts really easy and

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread ernest breakfield
here in Calif., prices are all over the map,... you can find clapped out Kaleb Specials (no offense intended, Kaleb!) all day, but anything actually in good condition is probably going to cost you. i'm most familiar with W123 diesels (since that's what i have and watch). a strange thing has

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Dieselhead
Are you implying that there is more to the USA than LA and NYC? That is sacrilege! No network or movie people want that info to leak out! In the UK they call it A star in a reasonably priced car... I think one of my complaints from my admittedly small sample size of 2 episodes is that

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: One of our former demo guys drives a Vanagon because he claims its one of the best audio equipment hauling vehicles that he can take into the city because he can parallel park it like nobody's business. Even on the West

Re: [MBZ] Increasingly OT: Re: American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread E M
Coronation Street gets my vote. It's pretty much a religion over there! Ed 300E On 21 December 2010 16:18, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I think for my generation Dr. Who is the definition of British TV... The new show looks really amazing, you can see a much bigger budget but

Re: [MBZ] OT: Re: American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Mitch Haley
I just watched episode 2. The drifting competition was classic, and I'm pretty sure nothing that the BBC ever did. One of the Top Gear USA hosts is apparently a competitive drifter. They had a drifting competition, the other two hosts versus a student trained by the drift racer. The

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Walt Zarnoch
NYC can detach, shrivel up, and float to sea. Adios, rotten apple. Walt On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 4:31 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Are you implying that there is more to the USA than LA and NYC?  That is sacrilege! No network or movie  people want that info to leak out! In the

Re: [MBZ] Increasingly OT: Re: American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Fred Moir
Alles. Ah! You young whippersnappers! The best was The Goon Show on the radio! Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe and Michael Bentine. Those were the days! You really had to exercise your imagination. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 12/21/2010 4:51 PM, E M wrote: Coronation

Re: [MBZ] Fun car?

2010-12-21 Thread Rich Thomas
That looks like a pretty good deal for a half-decent looking car. How hard could the steering box be? --R On 12/21/2010 3:45 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 7:46 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: Better yet, buy a 400E/E420, which are really

Re: [MBZ] Fun car?

2010-12-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: That looks like a pretty good deal for a half-decent looking car. How hard could the steering box be? On a V8? I think it took Craig less than a year to figure it out. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread Curt Raymond
Tried it, doesn't work... First theres no dipstick tube like on an MB and second where the dipstick lands (or would land if there was a tube) is not the lowest point when the tractor is on a level surface... -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:28:42 -0600 From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net To:

[MBZ] I'm outa' here for awhile - Merry Christmas to all

2010-12-21 Thread glenn brown
I'm outa' here for awhile - Merry Christmas Happy New Year to all. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Curt Raymond
Or magazine people. I can name one magazine (Vintage Truck) dedicated to vehicles not from the LA area... -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:31:15 -0600 From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear Message-ID:

Re: [MBZ] Increasingly OT: Re: American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Curt Raymond
Yuck! When I was over in '88 it was Neighbors, I can still remember the theme song. I was 13 and HATED the show but everybody was watching it. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:51:25 -0500 From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Fmiser
Mitch Haley wrote: MG wrote: Wouldn't know how good they are as I never watched them. I'm on a phone line. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! Can you download 150 meg overnight? 10-11 MB per hour is pretty typical here. _I_ don't sleep that long, but over the course of a couple

Re: [MBZ] OT: Re: American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Curt Raymond
Uhhh, in either the second or third season of Real Top Gear they had a competition where GRANNIES were taught to drift. BTDT. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:58:44 -0500 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Re:  American

[MBZ] Is the list active?

2010-12-21 Thread l02turner
Hi All - I haven’t rec’d anything since 12/17 – is the list alive and Well? Thx Larry 91 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

Re: [MBZ] Is the list active?

2010-12-21 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Alive? Yes. Well? Well... Walt On Dec 21, 2010 6:50 PM, l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Hi All - I haven’t rec’d anything since 12/17 – is the list alive and Well? Thx Larry 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] I'm outa' here for awhile - Merry Christmas to all

2010-12-21 Thread E M
Take care Glenn. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas too, and all the best in the coming New Year. Hope Santa leaves some Benz related gifts for you. Ed 300E On 21 December 2010 18:36, glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: I'm outa' here for awhile - Merry Christmas Happy New Year to all.

Re: [MBZ] Did I hose my rear SLS valve?

2010-12-21 Thread Fmiser
Alex Chamberlain wrote: I used Philip M.'s trick with a propane torch and cold water (thanks, Philip!) to re-anneal them nice and soft. Put things back together, added some fluid, and there's no leak now that I can tell. Your welcome! I glad it worked. However, although the suspension

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value AND Question for Jaime and others w. MBUSA connections - or - How to get NLA parts demand onto the MB radar

2010-12-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That is great news, I hope it holds true. I have a whole bunch of 116's sitting around that I am thinking about sending to the crusher as nobody wants 116 parts. Right now it seems like the 123 and early 126 cars are the cheap beater cars (in that phase right now). It would be great to get

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Fmiser wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: MG wrote: Wouldn't know how good they are as I never watched them. I'm on a phone line. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! Can you download 150 meg overnight? 10-11 MB per hour is pretty typical here. _I_ don't sleep that long, but over the course

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So where is a good place to sell these cars? Ebay still? On 12/21/2010 11:35 AM, LWB250 wrote: I think a lot of this has to do with the market, that is, the buyers. Consider the age of these cars (W108, W111) and you can understand that the people who would show an interest are up there in

[MBZ] Diesel SL Was: Cheap SL

2010-12-21 Thread Dieselhead
Rolf, Got any info, pictures, contacts etc. I am pondering a 380SL 2.5D using an OM602 turbo. By the time I start, I maybe able to find a 2.7 L out of a Sprinter, if that would fit. I think a rusty 87 190D 2.5 with a 5 speed would be a nice donor for the R107 transplant. I've seen em

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value AND Question for Jaime and others w. MBUSA connections - or - How to get NLA parts demand onto the MB radar

2010-12-21 Thread E M
I think the really good ones must first all be snapped up, before any attention will turn to what's left, and where people will start putting money into them as collectors. I'd still love a 560 SEL. They're out there, but try to find a good one, that's worry of collecting right now. Last year, I

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread E M
I'd guess locally, through word of mouth, or your local Buy and Sell or CL list. I can't imagine anyone willing to travel too far to buy a $1000 car, especially if the condition is only so-so, as to whether or not the car can be driven home. For me, a 45 minute drive is about as far as I'll go

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL Was: Cheap SL

2010-12-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Dieselhead wrote: Rolf, Got any info, pictures, contacts etc. I am pondering a 380SL 2.5D using an OM602 turbo. By the time I start, I maybe able to find a 2.7 L out of a Sprinter, if that would fit. I think a rusty 87 190D 2.5 with a 5 speed would be a nice donor for the R107

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL Was: Cheap SL

2010-12-21 Thread E M
A 2.5 litre diesel engine can only just move a 190 forward, slowly. I don't think it would provide enough grunt to even shuffle an SL around a parking lot. Ed 300E On 21 December 2010 19:41, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Rolf, Got any info, pictures, contacts etc. I am pondering a

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL Was: Cheap SL

2010-12-21 Thread E M
This is where bolting on some 24s might help. hee hee Ed 300E On 21 December 2010 20:08, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Dieselhead wrote: Rolf, Got any info, pictures, contacts etc. I am pondering a 380SL 2.5D using an OM602 turbo. By the time I start, I maybe able to find a 2.7 L

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL Was: Cheap SL

2010-12-21 Thread Mitch Haley
E M wrote: A 2.5 litre diesel engine can only just move a 190 forward, slowly. I don't think it would provide enough grunt to even shuffle an SL around a parking lot. My 1987 (and 1992) OM602s are rated for more horsepower than the 617 in my 1979 300SD, and I thought my SD was quick enough

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread Rick Knoble
I can't imagine anyone willing to travel too far to buy a $1000 car, especially if the condition is only so-so, as to whether or not the car can be driven home. Agreed, if it is so-so, but if I can drive it 700-1000 miles home, I would definitely fly out somewhere where cars don't rust and

Re: [MBZ] Increasingly OT: Re: American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Fmiser
Curt Raymond wrote: The new show looks really amazing, you can see a much bigger budget I don't know. Technology as progress a _lot_ since those early shows. A lot of them were bleeding edges stuff. But may didn't get imported to the US market until they were already outclassed. but I'm

[MBZ] Fwd: 1991 Mercedes Benz 300D W124 parts car - $975 (Slatersville, RI)

2010-12-21 Thread Fred Moir
Not mine, etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Original Message Subject:1991 Mercedes Benz 300D W124 parts car - $975 (Slatersville, RI) Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:14:43 -0800 (PST) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net {email} has

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