Re: [MBZ] 124 door panels

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Thanks, will let you know how this repair attempt turns out. I may yet need a RR, I have a spare LR and LF. I found this thread on Benzworld that ties all the pieces together: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210-e-class/1332991-kajtek1-window-regulator-question.html Pictures show that 201,

Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Excellent! Did you flush any components or just repair leaks, new drier and recharge? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread John Reames
Thermodynamics in a nutshell: -You can't win. -You can't break even. -It's the only game (and you have to play it). -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 20, 2011, at 21:57, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Sorry, no. Energy can neither be

Re: [MBZ] OT Mosquito Repellent

2011-06-21 Thread Gerry Archer
An old remedy was to eat a lot of garlic, although I've never tried it. Supposedly the bugs leave you alone and sometimes wife, kids, friends and total strangers will also leave you alone. Gerry -- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Funny you should

Re: [MBZ] The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread Tim C
On Jun 20, 2011 10:18 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Agreed. I think its air conditioning that makes people weak. Spoken like a true Northerner. :) I can't imagine what it was like without AC. Porches, siestas, fans, and sweet iced tea. Long lunch breaks. And airy hats of

Re: [MBZ] OT Mosquito Repellent

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
In Wisconsin one summer eve I was out fishing with a friend and the mosquitoes got really bad. Buzzing was so loud we had to shout to be heard. We were catching some nice muskie and so wanted to stick it out, but once the sun went down the onslaught from the Wisconsin State Bird was just too

Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Soap and water will help find that leak quickly. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Peter Frederick

Re: [MBZ] OT Mosquito Repellent

2011-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
When they carried it off to their nest the big uns came and took it away from them. --R On 6/21/11 7:55 AM, Max Dillon wrote: In Wisconsin one summer eve I was out fishing with a friend and the mosquitoes got really bad. Buzzing was so loud we had to shout to be heard. We were catching some

Re: [MBZ] Vacu-shut-off

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
The rack position sensor plug has a base that rotates normal off direction by finger, but it may be really tight and not obvious. That plug must come off to get the vacuum shut off valve off. 'Tis doable under the intake manifold, but if you pull the pump you could also do a complete re-seal

Re: [MBZ] The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
The new thorium reactors look very interesting, but probably the no-nuke crowd will prevent them from seeing light of day here. If Canada or Mexico were smart, they'd build the nuke plants and sell us the power. Hey Rich, you habla spaniola, maybe we can form a business partnership to build

Re: [MBZ] : The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread rogerhga
Allan, Hey, I didn't write that about the electrical distribution system. I agree with you that in most big city areas hooking up a few hundred or thousand 220v electric cars would bring about brown outs or the need for rolling blackouts. Best Wishes, Roger Hale Monroe, Ga.

Re: [MBZ] The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Read the link; that guy has an excellent track record of turning his ideas into economically feasible ventures. If he had something like what you describe, I'm sure it would be on the market now if viable. Problem with solar is the energy density of sunlight is simply too low. I think you

Re: [MBZ] ON topic? - was: OT Mosquito Repellent

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
The county/state are also spraying a lot to kill them, same situation east of the Cooper. I suspect the bird population has taken a big hit for lack of bugs to eat. Wish they'd develop sprays to kill the fire ants and the palmetto bugs... Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k

Re: [MBZ] OT Mosquito Repellent

2011-06-21 Thread MG
Have you tried this with the rod going from the pump to the rest of the accelerator linkage disconnected? That would eliminate any chance of a problem in the rods and joints of the accelerator/cruise control setup. I know from experience that mis-adjustment or incorrect positioning of the rods

Re: [MBZ] The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
There was a good article in the WSJ a few years ago, several states got bitten bad with lease agreements and subsidies, only to find out they ended up paying the leases, paying for electricity to keep the generators turning when the wind didn't blow, and when the subsidy ran out it was a money

Re: [MBZ] The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Well, perhaps the technology has advanced or better designs are out there, or maybe I shouldn't believe everything I read and make sweeping generalizations... Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20

Re: [MBZ] thought y'all might like to see this pic - a nice old convertible

2011-06-21 Thread Dieselhead
Oops! I thought yours was a convertible, andrew. As for the picture, the 110 and 111 have fins, and the 111 has a chrome strip on the back. The 112 300 SE/SEL had the fins rounded off as in the photo, with no chrome on the back of the fins. The 112 is one of the most beautiful MBs ever

Re: [MBZ] thought y'all might like to see this pic - a nice old convertible - perhaps

2011-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
What are the warning signs? On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 11:33 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: This one appears to be a chop job, just doesn't quite look right, people have been duped, thinking they are buying a factory convertible but are actually buying a cut up coupe. Saw one of

Re: [MBZ] OT Mosquito Repellent

2011-06-21 Thread Dieselhead
Nope, but will try that. The rods are un-messed-with, so I doubt any have changed length. But binding in the linkage somewhere could have an influence. I was thinking that I needed to check the ball sockets for plastic and replace any plastic with steel boll sockets anyway. Have you

Re: [MBZ] Vacu-shut-off

2011-06-21 Thread Dieselhead
No NO NO There is no way I will take off a IP just to change the shutoff. I might take the intake manifold off, but it is quicker to change the shutoff with the manifold on. The rack position sensor plug has a base that rotates normal off direction by finger, but it may be really tight and

Re: [MBZ] The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Max Dillon wrote: Problem with solar is the energy density of sunlight is simply too low. I think you only get about 3 or 4 watts per square meter, when the sun is shining, and that amount of power is not sufficient to do very much given our current energy requirements. We're back to

Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD

2011-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
No this car had been done by a shop, and it looks like they did the job right. I dumped a can of 134 in it a coupla weeks ago, I guess it was enough to get it to BLOW ICE COLD. --R On 6/21/11 7:14 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Excellent! Did you flush any components or just repair leaks, new drier

Re: [MBZ] The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
I speak Suthrun and learning Gullah, I think we should build them South of the Border in SC, we have Savannah River, all them squids up there in the Navy who know that nukular stuff, and already produce about 2/3 of our power here from nukes. Let's get Nikki to build a bunch more and sell

[MBZ] 124 Headliner Repair Options

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Gentle Readers, Who has re-glued a 124 headliner (or other similar) and had it last for more than a year or two? What is the recommended adhesive? Any other tips, tricks, or different ways (i.e. mechanical) to re-attach the darn thing? Local quote to repair a falling headliner is $400 or

Re: [MBZ] 124 Headliner Repair Options

2011-06-21 Thread Howard Ginsberg
I used the 3M 77 or 90 (can't remember which), aerosol/spray adhesive. Lasted for at least 2 years before I sold that 1993 300E. I replaced the headliner material, though, as I could not remove the old adhesive and was unsure of the success without doing so. I removed the entire headliner cast

[MBZ] Cheap '87 300TD alert for Texas - CC area

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=287160 Needs head-gasket or new engine. Nice looking car. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston

Re: [MBZ] 124 Headliner Repair Options

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Thanks Howard, if you remember which adhesive I'd like to know. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From:

Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD

2011-06-21 Thread Peter Frederick
Still have to take the radiator out to check the back side of the condenser. Of course, at this point is wouldn't hurt to just buy one and change it, for that matter, it's likely crapped up on the inside anyway. Peter -Original Message- From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net

Re: [MBZ] 124 Headliner Repair Options

2011-06-21 Thread Dan Penoff
Howard is right on with this. 3M offers two kinds of upholstery adhesives, and I would recommend using the more powerful of the two (it's the higher number.) If you follow the instructions I am sure it will last for a long time. 3M makes good stuff that does what it says. Dan Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] 124 Headliner Repair Options

2011-06-21 Thread Dan Penoff
You want 3M 8088 upholstery adhesive. 8087 is the lighter weight version and intended for things like panels and cloth coverings. NAPA can get it for you, or any decent auto body supplier. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Jun 21, 2011, at 10:18 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Howard is

Re: [MBZ] 124 Headliner Repair Options

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Looking at the 3M website, I see 77, 90, and 8088. Product data sheet for 8088 specifically mentions use for installing headliners. Anybody try the 8088? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High

Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD

2011-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
? On 6/21/11 9:22 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: No this car had been done by a shop, and it looks like they did the job right. I dumped a can of 134 in it a coupla weeks ago, I guess it was enough to get it to BLOW ICE COLD. --R On 6/21/11 7:14 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Excellent! Did you flush any

[MBZ] Back from Obscurity

2011-06-21 Thread Donald Snook
Hello Mercedes List! I have been out of pocket for a while and am finally catching up. Some of you probably know about our Adoption saga. We tried to adopt a baby back in December/January. That fell through. It's a long story. BUT, we persevered and it paid off. We adopted a baby back in

Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity

2011-06-21 Thread Rusty Cullens
Congratulations! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 21,

Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD

2011-06-21 Thread Donald Snook
Rich wrote: 96F this afternoon, the 134 converted Mamabenz was BLOWING ICE COLD. It was even making condensation on the outside of the windshield at the base above the vents. I was impressed. Speaking of hot temps and cold air: My a/c works well, but a week ago when it was in the 90's and

Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity

2011-06-21 Thread G Mann
Congratulations as well !! All the best to you and the Mrs. and baby. May life bless all of you with many happy days and rich rewards. Just think, sooner than you can wink you will be ask for the car keys.. hahaha... Grant... On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 7:59 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] 124 Headliner Repair Options

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Yep, just read the product data sheet for the 8088 and the 8090 Yellow SUPER Trim Adhesive. 8090 seems to be the highest strength with best heat resistance (i.e. for hood pads) but warns about bleed-thru on lighter fabrics, so probably will make a mess if used on my headliner issue. 8088

Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
That is great new! Congratulations Papa Snook, glad to hear and see you're back on the list. Finish the house by September, then drive your family out to Atlanta on 10 (? or 11th?) September and show off the little one at the Rusty-Q. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k

Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Did you increase the engine speed to ~2000 rpm when measuring the low pressure side? Also need to set AC on coldest setting, leave windows down, and let it stabilize by running for about 10 minutes (but you can drive around for 10 minutes to get the system stabilized if you like). Very

Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD

2011-06-21 Thread Dieselhead
Isn't there a different 134a condensor?If you got that, and the 134a expnsion valve, I think you;d have a made for 134 system ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] ON topic? - was: OT Mosquito Repellent

2011-06-21 Thread Gerry Archer
Misquitoes are also attracted to diabetics. Here's are explanations of other factors: http://www.dld123.com/about/about.php?id=A53 Gerry - From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com I've been told that mosquitoes are attracted to the CO2 we breath out. Could be each of

Re: [MBZ] OT: Macbook Pro no longer recognizes 2nd monitor

2011-06-21 Thread Gerry Archer
Couldn't get it to work. Tried both Macbook mouse and usb mouse in all directions but data buttons wouldn't come up on the external monitor. I'll read up in the books on Mac. Might be something there. Gerry - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com But

[MBZ] cruise control issues for 126, '87 300SDL

2011-06-21 Thread Ralph Robertson
My cruise control is starting to perform some erratic behaviour. Initially it will not engage, and I have to continue to try engaging numerous times before it will start. Once starting, it surges on and off for quite a while before it finally settles down and works fine. Sounds like a vacuum

Re: [MBZ] cruise control issues for 126, '87 300SDL

2011-06-21 Thread Rusty Cullens
It is your cruise amplifier. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT: Macbook Pro no longer recognizes 2nd monitor

2011-06-21 Thread Curt Raymond
Take a look in the monitor system preference. I haven't done it in awhile but its not all that hard. I can't help you right now as I don't have the little woggle to put a second monitor on my Mac. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:56:58 -0400 From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Macbook Pro no longer recognizes 2nd monitor

2011-06-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 4:56 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Couldn't get it to work.  Tried both Macbook mouse and usb mouse in all directions but data buttons wouldn't come up on the external monitor. That's a feature, not a bug. ;) The external monitor isn't supposed to

[MBZ] Back from Obscurity

2011-06-21 Thread Gerry Archer
Great news, Donald! Tell us about the little one and about your new house. Gerry --- From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com Hello Mercedes List! I have been out of pocket for a while and am finally catching up. Some of you probably know about our Adoption saga.

Re: [MBZ] 124 Headliner Repair Options

2011-06-21 Thread Dan Penoff
8090 is really wicked stuff that is often used for weatherstripping and door panels. It sticks like you cannot imagine, but is difficult to handle. The 8088 is far better and easier to handle. It's also more forgiving, while the 8090 is not. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Jun 21, 2011, at 11:12

Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity

2011-06-21 Thread Dan Penoff
Welcome back, Donald! Congrats on the house, and more importantly, the niblet! So much for any spare time, as you no doubt have discovered by now... Dan Sent from my iPhone On Jun 21, 2011, at 10:56 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Hello Mercedes List! I have been out of pocket

Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity

2011-06-21 Thread redghost
CONGRATULATIONS! enjoy being a parent, it only gets. more so. clay Gump - She is green, simple and runs and runs Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Jun 21, 2011, at 7:56 AM, Donald Snook wrote: Hello Mercedes List! I have been out of pocket for

Re: [MBZ] : The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread OK Don
Actually, I read somewhere that the electrical utilities are encouraging EVs because they build the capacity for the peaks - and have difficulty dealing with the valleys. The EVs are expected to be charging after the peak use times -the middle of the day afternoon. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 10:47

Re: [MBZ] : The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: Actually, I read somewhere that the electrical utilities are encouraging EVs because they build the capacity for the peaks - and have difficulty dealing with the valleys. The EVs are expected to be charging after the peak use times -the middle of the day afternoon. And there's

Re: [MBZ] : The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread Rory
So maybe we need to convert to the metric system and the standard outlet is now 220v. I know I did this for my server farm here at work, all servers are on 220v. I really don't think we sill see a solution in this current decade. Here you can see what Calif is demanding for electricity

Re: [MBZ] OT: Macbook Pro no longer recognizes 2nd monitor

2011-06-21 Thread Gerry Archer
I'll try to find it tonight and report back. Thanks, Gerry From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Take a look in the monitor system preference. I haven't done it in awhile but its not all that hard. I can't help you right now as I don't have the little

Re: [MBZ] OT: Macbook Pro no longer recognizes 2nd monitor

2011-06-21 Thread Gerry Archer
arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Couldn't get it to work. Tried both Macbook mouse and usb mouse in all directions but data buttons wouldn't come up on the external monitor. Alex wrote: That's a feature, not a bug. ;) The external monitor isn't supposed to replace the laptop screen, it's

Re: [MBZ] OT Mosquito Repellent

2011-06-21 Thread Gerry Archer
Florida has the biggest misquitoes. Two misquitoes caught a man near Tampa Bay. One said, Let's take him down to the Everglades and suck out his blood. The other one said, No. Those big misquitoes down there will take him away from us. Gerry ---

Re: [MBZ] 124 Headliner Repair Options

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Thanks Dan, now I just need to find the time! Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] cruise control issues for 126, '87 300SDL

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Which car? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
I think the evaporator is also different. On my '87 wagon, once I get the new head on, I'm going to try that ES-12 stuff the Jaime posted a while back, keep the r12 expansion valve (may replace with a new part). If that doesn't work out, will try a r134 expansion valve with r134. Speaking of

Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Fail! Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] cruise control issues for 126, '87 300SDL

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Never mind, just read the rest of the subject line... Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] dry sumps

2011-06-21 Thread E M
And not to forget, one of the big reasons for a dry sump, is no oil starvation when cornering through longer corners. Other none dry sump cars that are subjects to heavy g loads in corners, will often add baffles in the pan, to stop all the sloshing about, or the oil being thrown to one side in

[MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell
My 22 year old mechanic son has a desire to build a hot rod type classic car. He works for a shop that does that sort of thing and that has fanned the flame, so to speak. In any event, I have been thinking of encouraging and participating to some extent as he lacks the cash to do it right

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Firebird's are always good, as are Stangs an Corvettes. Maybe an old Packard if you can find a shell cheap? Walt On Jun 21, 2011 2:54 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: My 22 year old mechanic son has a desire to build a hot rod type classic car. He works for a shop that does that

Re: [MBZ] OT: Macbook Pro no longer recognizes 2nd monitor

2011-06-21 Thread Dan Penoff
Screen sharing versus screen mirroring. Sharing makes a giant desktop (also known as an extended desktop) out of the two monitors, with the primary monitor having the dock and desktop icons on it. Screen mirroring is just what it describes. You will have the same image (desktop) on each

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Randy Bennell wrote: My 22 year old mechanic son has a desire to build a hot rod type classic car. He works for a shop that does that sort of thing and that has fanned the flame, so to speak. If you can find a solid finnie, W108, etc that was destined for scrap or parting out, why not use

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread E M
No rod or muscle car is going to be as safe as a modern car. Having said that, I would think if you're doing a rod, you can update it with some modern features, like better seats for neck protection,modern steering columns, etc., along with proper belts. I prefer hardtops over drop tops, not

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Max Dillon
Caprice Classic wagon? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To:

Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity

2011-06-21 Thread Donald Snook
Gerry wrote: Great news, Donald! Tell us about the little one and about your new house. Ok. The Little one (Henry) weighed 5 lbs 4 ounces when he was born. We arrived the day after he was born. He was 4 weeks premature, but was healthy. He was just a little small and he had trouble with

Re: [MBZ] : The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread Curt Raymond
Yup and many states have net metering laws which force the utility to buy electricity from all producers. Some net metering laws even pay a higher price during peak demand. The other thing to go right with this is smart meters which charge you more during high demand periods. It would suddenly

Re: [MBZ] : The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread Curt Raymond
What does the metric system have to do with it? My dryer runs on 220v, my electric stove runs on 220v, my air conditioner runs on 220v. At some point I'll have 220v in the garage because 220v welders have better duty cycles and a 220v air compressor can have a more powerful motor for better

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell
On 21/06/2011 2:10 PM, E M wrote: No rod or muscle car is going to be as safe as a modern car. Having said that, I would think if you're doing a rod, you can update it with some modern features, like better seats for neck protection,modern steering columns, etc., along with proper belts. I

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell
On 21/06/2011 2:08 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Randy Bennell wrote: My 22 year old mechanic son has a desire to build a hot rod type classic car. He works for a shop that does that sort of thing and that has fanned the flame, so to speak. If you can find a solid finnie, W108, etc that was

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell
I like the Caprice or Impala SS from the early 90's. Not so many around now though. There were lots of cheap beat up ones at one time as the police forces used them. My son might be convinced to go for something like that. He needs it to be good sized as he is 6'3. Randy On 21/06/2011 2:16

Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity

2011-06-21 Thread Walt Zarnoch
I wish you all the best, glad to hear everything is going good! Walt On Jun 21, 2011 3:35 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Gerry wrote: Great news, Donald! Tell us about the little one and about your new house. Ok. The Little one (Henry) weighed 5 lbs 4 ounces when he was born. We

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Randy Bennell wrote: I am not sure a finnie would be much safer than old Chevies etc either. Marshall looked into it and bought a new finnie right after his wife was killed in an old Chevy or similar. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 11:54 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: What do you folks think is one of the safer classic cars? How about a big old Cadillac from the '70s or early '80s, before they downsized and went to FWD? Drop a built SBC in there with a tall-geared transmission and

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Max Dillon wrote: Caprice Classic wagon? Kingswood or Vista Cruiser. Mit chromed Keystone Classics. ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] : The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread G Mann
On the subject of saving the environment, some of you may have seen this little car/concept. It is now being produced and is scheduled for import, I think. http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/preview-concept/4251491 No plug in, no long down time while batteries recharge [with the proper

Re: [MBZ] : The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
G Mann wrote: On the subject of saving the environment, some of you may have seen this little car/concept. It is now being produced and is scheduled for import, I think. http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/preview-concept/4251491 I've got to assume that compressed air is just another

Re: [MBZ] OT Mosquito Repellent

2011-06-21 Thread G Mann
Golllie Mr. Dillion... that's some powerful good fish story... hahahahhaha. However, I didn't think Wisconsin has summer only two days of bad sledding between spring thaw and fall freeze. Since I managed to pick up malaria in Africa I've stayed away from mosquitoes. I'll just enjoy

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Curt Raymond
Seriously? Nothing... A newer car will just allow him to get killed in a more interesting way. He'll also drive himself broke in a hurry. Maybe help him learn some of the excitement of planning for his future. Yeah I couldn't say that with a straight face either. ;) I think you've got the feel

Re: [MBZ] : The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread Fmiser
Curt Raymond wrote: As the grid is stressed the utilities can do what they should have been doing all along and add additional capacity... The grid is already stressed. And the environmental laws have made it _tough_ to add capacity. As I understand, the growth in the last dozen years or

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Fmiser
Randy Bennell wrote: I like the Caprice or Impala SS from the early 90's. Not so many around now though. There were lots of cheap beat up ones at one time as the police forces used them. My son might be convinced to go for something like that. He needs it to be good sized as he is 6'3.

Re: [MBZ] : The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....

2011-06-21 Thread G Mann
Actually, the guys design is pretty ingenious. It's a compound engine that uses several tricks that are pretty neat to maximize the stored energy of the compressed air. The compressed air tanks are recharged either externally, or through a rather ingenious system that uses fuel [this thing will

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: Maybe go for a serious challenge like a hot rod Pinto wagon. Oooh what about an AMC Eagle? Ever see a mid engine 454/455 Vega Kamback with a Toronado tranny? (chassis tubbed for giant rear tires, of course) Or, better yet, put a fairly modern drivetrain, like from a

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread G Mann
H .. Safety AND Horsepower. OK.. A two door Volvo with an old school Chrysler Hemi , one that makes 1000 HP with blower and Zoomie headers? Somehow young guy + Volvo + 1000 HP Hemi blown engine na doesn't compute for safety... What ever he builds encourage him to give

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Wow, a real job! How far is Grand Point from Winnipeg? Andrew On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 5:08 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: Maybe go for a serious challenge like a hot rod Pinto wagon. Oooh what about an AMC Eagle? Ever see a mid engine 454/455 Vega Kamback

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 1:43 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I think the Mustang is probably a better platform than most GM vehicles although they are severely uncool... Mustangs uncool? Must be a regional thing. Out here on the West Coast the '80s Fox-platform 'Stangs are

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell
On 21/06/2011 3:43 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Seriously? Nothing... A newer car will just allow him to get killed in a more interesting way. He'll also drive himself broke in a hurry. Maybe help him learn some of the excitement of planning for his future. Yeah I couldn't say that with a straight

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell
Not far. Just over the floodway on 59 going south. Before one gets to Ile de Chenes. Randy On 21/06/2011 4:21 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Wow, a real job! How far is Grand Point from Winnipeg? Andrew On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 5:08 PM, Mitch Haleym...@voyager.net wrote: Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell
On 21/06/2011 4:36 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 1:43 PM, Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I think the Mustang is probably a better platform than most GM vehicles although they are severely uncool... Mustangs uncool? Must be a regional thing. Out here on the

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
Just yesterday I was thinking about this for some reason unclear. Anyway, what I came up with was to get an 80s extended cab S-10/15 pickup (I had an 83 ext cab, and liked it which is why I thought of it, I think that was the first year for them) and do some chopping and dropping, put in a

Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?

2011-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity

2011-06-21 Thread Russ Williams
Congratulations on both additions On 6/21/2011 9:56 AM, Donald Snook wrote: Hello Mercedes List! I have been out of pocket for a while and am finally catching up. Some of you probably know about our Adoption saga. We tried to adopt a baby back in December/January. That fell through.

Re: [MBZ] OT Mosquito Repellent

2011-06-21 Thread Bob Rentfro
Where are you in AZ? Bob R On Jun 21, 2011 1:38 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Golllie Mr. Dillion... that's some powerful good fish story... hahahahhaha. However, I didn't think Wisconsin has summer only two days of bad sledding between spring thaw and fall freeze. Since

Re: [MBZ] OT Mosquito Repellent

2011-06-21 Thread G Mann
Two places, Phoenix and a Ranch 90 miles west in the desert. On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 3:19 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Where are you in AZ? Bob R On Jun 21, 2011 1:38 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Golllie Mr. Dillion... that's some powerful good fish story...

Re: [MBZ] OT Mosquito Repellent

2011-06-21 Thread Bob Rentfro
I live in Goodyear, I work at Palo Verde.Where is your ranch? Bob R On Jun 21, 2011 3:41 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Two places, Phoenix and a Ranch 90 miles west in the desert. On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 3:19 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Where are you in AZ? Bob R On

Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD

2011-06-21 Thread Dieselhead
For valve seals, ALWAYS use either Gen-u-wine MB from the stealership, or from Mr. Q or at least OE from Rusty. Never, EVER let a machine shop get valves seals for you. Gen-u-wine, even from a stealership at 3x the list price are a lot cheaper than a do-over. I think the evaporator is

Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity

2011-06-21 Thread Zoltan Finks
Donald, Congratulations! It is weird to read this information here, because I have just gone through similar trials. I have not been active on the Mercedes list for some time. We found out our baby would have a birth defect (which has turned out less severe than it could have been - it can be

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