Re: [MBZ] C63 AMG vs. GT500

2013-01-09 Thread Hendrik and fay
Perhaps put this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zt3SF_Flc against this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc6jCGHj6Nc oooh that's right, wouldn't be fair V8 versus V12. Hendrik who built a see through engine kit ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chimney

2013-01-09 Thread WILTON
Or you can easily put 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch dry wall (sheetrock) over the paneling. Wilton - Original Message - From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 8:59 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Chimney Well then your

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chimney

2013-01-09 Thread Michael Canfield
If you have creosote leaching through anywhere you have two or three problems. 1:you are not burning your fire hot enough 2:your chimney is junk and needs replaced 3:you need to learn about cleaning your chimney way more often. Mike On Jan 8, 2013 7:23 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] plain text - was: R107 wheel upgrades

2013-01-09 Thread OK Don
I second the motion - 200KB please. On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 9:32 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: Well, the discussion a few years ago that imposed the limit was because the attachments were downloaded automatically, every time. Nowadays, there is a link in the email and you can

Re: [MBZ] C63 AMG NA vs. GT500 superfed

2013-01-09 Thread OK Don
At least the price tags were similar - can you imagine paying MB prices for a Ford On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 10:59 PM, Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: Well actually, seeing that the Muscletang has forced induction, it would be fairer if it went up against a bi-turbo AMG V8 like a CL

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chimney

2013-01-09 Thread Brian Toscano
I wasn't saying cresote leaching is a given, but it is one reason why code requires a separation - to prevent stupid people from burning their homes down. On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 8:26 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: If you have creosote leaching through anywhere you have two or

[MBZ] List Down?

2013-01-09 Thread Rick Knoble
Testing.. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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] List Down?

2013-01-09 Thread WILTON
'Lectrons are runnin'. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 3:39 PM Subject: [MBZ] List Down? Testing.. Rick Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] List Down?

2013-01-09 Thread Rick Knoble
Apparently, since it is a nice day, most list members are too. Rick From: wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:05:45 -0500 Subject: Re: [MBZ] List Down? 'Lectrons are runnin'. Wilton - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] List Down?

2013-01-09 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jan 9, 2013 2:02 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Apparently, since it is a nice day, most list members are too. Most list members are nice? Reminds me of Gandalf's rant about the meaning(s) of Good morning at the beginning of The Hobbit. Alex

Re: [MBZ] Maui being an island and all...

2013-01-09 Thread Randy Bennell
On 08/01/2013 11:07 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Yup! I meant the road to Hana. on Maui. It is fun even in an old tercel. Saddle road as a alternative course. But I 'd not want a 190Dc on that one. E320 maybe 113 280SL perhaps At least it would look better. Mamalahoa Highway from

Re: [MBZ] List Down?

2013-01-09 Thread Benz Hogs
All of the above. Rick, your test failed :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (159,xxx mi) On 1/9/2013 4:08 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Jan 9, 2013 2:02 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Apparently, since it is a nice day, most list members are too. Most

Re: [MBZ] List Down?

2013-01-09 Thread Rick Knoble
On Jan 9, 2013, at 4:08 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Jan 9, 2013 2:02 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Apparently, since it is a nice day, most list members are too. Most list members are nice? Yes. However, they are not nice since it is a

Re: [MBZ] Maui being an island and all...

2013-01-09 Thread Greg Fiorentino
SWMBO and I have done the Road to Hana (TRTH) several times. I am guessing that the saddle road refers to the road going west from Kahului and approaching Hana from the west. That route is faster but more difficult than TRTH. Did TRTH most recently a few months back, and they have improved it

[MBZ] 97 E300 Diesel

2013-01-09 Thread Rick Knoble
This one is going to sell quick. If I had cash, I'd be on it. No affiliation, not mine, etc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/3532402998.html -- Sent from c•PRO+ for iPhone and iPod Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300 Diesel

2013-01-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Most likely a rust bucket Sent from my iPhone On Jan 9, 2013, at 5:36 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: This one is going to sell quick. If I had cash, I'd be on it. No affiliation, not mine, etc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/3532402998.html -- Sent from

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300 Diesel

2013-01-09 Thread dave walton
Non-turbo. Save your money and get a 99 with ESP, but it will still rust. On Wednesday, January 9, 2013, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Most likely a rust bucket Sent from my iPhone On Jan 9, 2013, at 5:36 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.comjavascript:; wrote: This one is going to sell

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chimney

2013-01-09 Thread Curt Raymond
I've thought about that, we have a bedroom with paneling too. The old man that owned the house before we got it was about as French-Canadian as they get and the French-Canadians around here love them some fake wood paneling. I hate the stuff. I like Dimitri's idea of a skim coat over the

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300 Diesel

2013-01-09 Thread Mountain Man
Kaleb wrote: Most likely a rust bucket Guy that owns shop across street had this car - same year, same model. Spring perches rusted thru. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] List Down?

2013-01-09 Thread Craig
On Wed, 9 Jan 2013 17:20:57 -0600 Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Jan 9, 2013, at 4:08 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Jan 9, 2013 2:02 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Apparently, since it is a nice day, most list members are too.

Re: [MBZ] List Down?

2013-01-09 Thread Rolf
Clearly data is leaking from the server, someone get a rag! On 1/9/2013 4:05 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Lectrons are runnin'. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 3:39 PM

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300 Diesel

2013-01-09 Thread Rolf
Trees are green in Chicago this time of year? -Rolf On 1/9/2013 7:18 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Kaleb wrote: Most likely a rust bucket Guy that owns shop across street had this car - same year, same model. Spring perches rusted thru. mao ___

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300 Diesel

2013-01-09 Thread Benz Hogs
I can take a look at this if someone is that desperate :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (159,xxx mi) On 1/9/2013 5:36 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: This one is going to sell quick. If I had cash, I'd be on it. No affiliation, not mine, etc.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chimney

2013-01-09 Thread dseretakis
Scuff with scotch bright or run a DA sander over the surface. Joint compound is incredibly tenacious. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 9, 2013, at 6:57 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I've thought about that, we have a bedroom with paneling too. The old man that owned the house

Re: [MBZ] Maui being an island and all...

2013-01-09 Thread Dieselhead
Firs week da bess, Bra! We have just come back from a couple of weeks in Hawaii. We spent the first week on Hawaii at Kailua-Kona and the second on Oahu in Honolulu. We did not get a chance to get out of Honolulu but I can tell you that the road from Kailua-Kona on the west side about

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chimney

2013-01-09 Thread G Mann
Respectfully suggest a skim coat of drywall over paneling is not viable. Wood paneling absorbs moisture and skim coat will release from the wood in a very nasty way. 1/2 inch drywall sheets with moisture barrier paper back screwed to the wall over the paneling will work, but I would much rather

[MBZ] '91 350 SDL

2013-01-09 Thread Gerry Archer
'91 350 SDL, 129K, Biege? (it was night), very nice condition, $6500, As is. This is at an indys in a small town which has wealthy residents and the Indy sells their cars at times. As is is suspicious. Rod bender? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] '91 350 SDL

2013-01-09 Thread Craig
On Wed, 9 Jan 2013 20:50:18 -0500 Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: '91 350 SDL, 129K, Biege? (it was night), very nice condition, $6500, As is. This is at an indys in a small town which has wealthy residents and the Indy sells their cars at times. As is is suspicious. Rod

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chimney

2013-01-09 Thread Dieselhead
Respectfully suggest a skim coat of drywall over paneling is not viable. Wood paneling absorbs moisture and skim coat will release from the wood in a very nasty way. 1/2 inch drywall sheets with moisture barrier paper back screwed to the wall over the paneling will work, but I would much rather

[MBZ] Skiing

2013-01-09 Thread Gerry Archer
Anyone been down the mountain in a Zorb? http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2020088090_apeurussiazorbingdeath.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

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300 Diesel

2013-01-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
A neighbor has one of these - same color. For the life of me I can't understand why it isn't a turbo. The car just screams BORING! On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 7:45 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I can take a look at this if someone is that desperate :) Luther KB5QHUForest

Re: [MBZ] Maui being an island and all...

2013-01-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Old college buddy of mine owns the Rancho Aloha Kona coffee plantation. If anyone visits please tell Bruce I said Hi and intend to visit him one of these days. I'd be curious to hear what his plantation is like. www.ranchoaloha.com On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 7:54 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Skiing

2013-01-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I didn't see a photo - what does it look like? On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 10:59 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Anyone been down the mountain in a Zorb? http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2020088090_apeurussiazorbingdeath.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Skiing

2013-01-09 Thread Gerry Archer
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=zorb+ballqs=nform=QBIRpq=zorb+ballsc=8-9sp=-1sk= Gerry From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com I didn't see a photo - what does it look like? On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 10:59 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Anyone been down the mountain

Re: [MBZ] 10 Cars You Can Bet Will Be Classics (NOW HAS BENZ CONTENT)

2013-01-09 Thread clay monroe
Well, I made a mess of it. The replacment I gave my indy is for the later model. Should have gotten the 043 instead. I have a dead injector. #6 is not performing, though it is getting good signal. I got a pair of injectors to my indy, but now I will have to get a better one. clay On