[MBZ] cheap sls fluid

2013-07-04 Thread Rick Hawkins Java
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Re: [MBZ] 1980 300SD Transmission

2013-07-04 Thread Rich Thomas
There are a coupla SDs in the knackers near me, I think one of them had a bad tranny as there were empty tranny fluid bottles in the car, the other one, who knows? It would be a bugger to get one out from there though, and not knowing the condition would be quite iffy. Wonder if any of those

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300SD Transmission

2013-07-04 Thread Craig
On Fri, 5 Jul 2013 01:00:43 + (UTC) roger...@comcast.net wrote: > Do you guys have suggestions about finding a used tranny? I don't feel > like the extra money for a new/rebuilt is worth it due to the car's > age, etc. I've been searching the web, craigslist, etc, but have found > little. Than

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-04 Thread Dwight Giles
I don't know how far or how fast- I do know when I do my 70 mile each way commute on I95 it stays clean. About 300 miles/week @ 70- 80 mph. My recently acquired 300CD had same problem. My late father- former truck driver used to tell me " son drive a diesel like you stole it". On Thursday,

Re: [MBZ] Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-04 Thread Scott Ritchey
I don't know how your engine compares to the 617 turbo, but when my 82 300SD started running like a pig the problem was a leaky boost signal to the ALDA. On my car there is a switchover valve that dumps the boost pressure (to the ALDA) when it gets an electrical command from the transmission. Mos

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300SD Transmission

2013-07-04 Thread Frederick Moir
Broken B2 piston?   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: "roger...@comcast.net" >To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >Sent: Thursday, July 4, 2013 9:00 PM >Subject: [MBZ] 1980 300SD Transmission > > >To all, >It's been awhile since I've posted anything, but I'm

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300SD Transmission

2013-07-04 Thread Peter Frederick
Governor drive gear is plastic in these trannies and known to fracture, leaving you with no governor pressure and hence absolutely no upshift from first (verifty you don't have a stuck kickdown switch or valve). This can repaired in car, but you have to make sure there are not plastic bit

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-04 Thread Peter Frederick
More likely a blown vacuum servo control valve behind the air intake box. 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 t

Re: [MBZ] Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-04 Thread Larry T
Thanks Peter - I hope the WSM has a way to check it? if it's bad, is there any "fixing" or is it just "replace"? Do you recall the price if that's the problem? I seem to remember someone saying they blanked off their EGR - wouldn't that kill the Boost? Also - is there any kind of Filter on

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
If there is a vacuum leak anywhere in the vAcuum system you will not have turbo boost. Hook a line from the vacuum pump directly to the turbo bypassing everything else, take it for a drive and see what happens. If you have boost you have a leak somewhere. Also if any part of the eds is not worki

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-04 Thread Larry T
Thanks - That'll be easy enough to fix. My wife drives approx32 mi RT to& From work -- it's mostly 45 and 55MPH - would that be enough to keep it clean? I have no problem taking it apart - just wondering... LarryT On 7/4/2013 8:35 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: Larry, when the turbo in my 90 2.5t

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Not true. If you add a turbo alone you gain efficiency or cleaner emissions by getting more air into the engine. More air is always better for efficiency. Turn up the fuel without a turbo and lose efficiency as well as creating black smoke. Add a turbo and turn up the fuel and you gain hp, tor

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread Scott Ritchey
Without the turbo IP and its ALDA, just a turbo won't add any power. Just disconnect the boost signal to your ALDA and you'll see. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 3:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion L

Re: [MBZ] engine noise

2013-07-04 Thread Gerry Archer
Dragging one of the "retrieval magnets" on a handle around the bottom of the (plastic) drain pan might also be informative. One of the thin magnets attached to a bendable aluminum wire can sometimes be inserted through the drain and drug around the bottom of the pan, but removing the pan and c

Re: [MBZ] engine noise

2013-07-04 Thread Mitch Haley
WILTON wrote: Remove oil drain plug and see what comes out with the oil after parking with pan sloped downward toward drain plug. And hope it's not half a rod bearing? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To sear

[MBZ] 1980 300SD Transmission

2013-07-04 Thread rogerhga
To all, It's been awhile since I've posted anything, but I'm currently seeking tips, suggestions, advice, etc. My wonderful old MB with around 425,000 miles has finally stopped shifting gears. My mechanic says he's tried everything to revive it but it appears something broke in the shift body a

Re: [MBZ] engine noise

2013-07-04 Thread WILTON
Remove oil drain plug and see what comes out with the oil after parking with pan sloped downward toward drain plug. Wilton - Original Message - From: "MG" To: Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 7:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] engine noise Well I took the belts off, took off the vacuum pump

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-04 Thread Dwight Giles
Larry, when the turbo in my 90 2.5t has stopped spooling- both times it has been crud in the pipe from the manifold. Happened twice in 8 years-was when I was not driving it hard on hiway. FWIW, Dwight On Thursday, July 4, 2013, Larry T wrote: > Hi Chris & Gang, > Yeah, that kind of dawned on

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Kevin Kraly
'Had same comment and awe 'bout my 22½-year-old 350SDL with 205 kmi yesterday as it sat beside his new $60k (maybe more) crew cab pickup. I love our crew cab Ram 2500, but there's nothing like a solid ol' Benz Diesel. I would love to have one in the driveway beside the pickup! Hmmm, which one

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D

2013-07-04 Thread Larry T
Hi Chris & Gang, Yeah, that kind of dawned on me yesterday & I appreciate the confirmation. i looked around for vacuum hoses or wires that might be loose. I didn't see anything and the suction gizmo adjacent to the manifold going to the turbo - i think it's called > but will

Re: [MBZ] engine noise

2013-07-04 Thread MG
Well I took the belts off, took off the vacuum pump and took off the valve cover. Everything is good there nothing loose. Started the engine and the noise is still there but I can tell now that it seems to come from the oil pan. Could it be the oil pump? Even though the gauge says there is

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread Michael Canfield
I don't have any info for the 240d but Banks has been adding turbos to IDI Ford engines for years with great success. They gain 25% or so across the board on hp, torque and mpg all while keeping them completely reliable. It surely can be done as long as you know how and what to do. Mike On Jul 4

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread OK Don
Sounds right. How much difference do you think the turbo makes when the fuel is limited to safe ranges? Most times a turbo is added in an attempt to turn the car into a hot rod. On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 5:50 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: > 7 years of daily driving that car seems to say different. > >

Re: [MBZ] S class road test

2013-07-04 Thread OK Don
I suspect that you can order it in other colors --- On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 5:37 PM, WILTON wrote: > Ugh -- silver - gonna hafta let it go. ;<) > > Wilton -- OK Don 2013 F150, 19 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 45 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ ht

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread Michael Canfield
7 years of daily driving that car seems to say different. Setting up the pump right so it doesn't overfuel and keeps egt's down in a safe range assures you will not melt your pistons. If you just add a turbo and leave everything else alone that is different. Sounds like this one was done well.

Re: [MBZ] S class road test

2013-07-04 Thread WILTON
Ugh -- silver - gonna hafta let it go. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "OK Don" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 12:00 AM Subject: [MBZ] S class road test Step right up, get yours while it's hot! Everyone needs one of these! http://www.motortre

Re: [MBZ] Water in Trunk

2013-07-04 Thread OK Don
I was shotting a photo assignment once about the staff working in an auto glass shop. The owner pulled his truck into the shop and told the guys to remove and replace the windshield while I shot photos. It broke while they were popping it out! On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 5:18 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Hydraulic fluid for self leveling system

2013-07-04 Thread WILTON
ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: "OK Don" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hydraulic fluid for self leveling system Exactly - got the brake caliper cleaned up (minor corrosion at the bottom), new o-ring, and the bra

Re: [MBZ] Hydraulic fluid for self leveling system

2013-07-04 Thread OK Don
Exactly - got the brake caliper cleaned up (minor corrosion at the bottom), new o-ring, and the brake works again and isn't leaking 5606 :-) We're flying again, till the new windshield arrives Monday or so --- On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 3:59 PM, WILTON wrote: > 'Sounds like the red stuff in OK Don'

Re: [MBZ] Water in Trunk

2013-07-04 Thread Dan Penoff
This guy was good, and even pointed out in advance that W126 rear windows were a real b*tch to install because of the compound curves in them. He also said that since the back glass was laminated it could crack on one layer and not the other, too. He was almost all the way in and the very top

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread OK Don
Exactly! There other differences besides just the piston cooling oil jets, but that's one of the most significant. "you WILL melt your PISTONS". On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 1:02 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > > Yup. I know there were third-party turbo kits for NA Mercedes diesels > available back in

Re: [MBZ] Water in Trunk

2013-07-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: If you read the fine print, any glass installer will tell you that if they remove and reinstall a piece of glass (I had the car in to be painted and I had them remove all of the glass and install a new windshield) they are not liable if it cracks or breaks. In the past I had

Re: [MBZ] OT "The good ole days of Car Washing"

2013-07-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Very nice Rich. Gotta love kids! Mike ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/

[MBZ] A modern UK Car Wash (Mercedes Content)

2013-07-04 Thread Chris James
A promo vid for a UK car wash featuring a nice W210 E240! Think I spot a W220 & C215 too! Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlTLRahUJV4 -- Chris J. MBCA Peachtree section Past MB Models: '85 190D 2.2, '94 E420, '87 260E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Water in Trunk

2013-07-04 Thread Jon Agne
No. Same glass. Old seal was leaking so I replaced with new MB seal. Quality independent shop. I've used them for years. On Jul 4, 2013, at 4:48 PM, MG wrote: > So did he replace the glass or just shrug and tell you to get a new one for > him to try on again? > > That seems to be the posi

Re: [MBZ] Water in Trunk

2013-07-04 Thread Dan Penoff
If you read the fine print, any glass installer will tell you that if they remove and reinstall a piece of glass (I had the car in to be painted and I had them remove all of the glass and install a new windshield) they are not liable if it cracks or breaks. In the past I had a really good indep

Re: [MBZ] Hydraulic fluid for self leveling system

2013-07-04 Thread WILTON
'Sounds like the red stuff in OK Don's 182. Wilton - Original Message - From: "MG" To: Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hydraulic fluid for self leveling system Yeah it is pretty thin but then so are those 0 weight motor oils. I have a bottle of the real st

Re: [MBZ] Water in Trunk

2013-07-04 Thread MG
So did he replace the glass or just shrug and tell you to get a new one for him to try on again? That seems to be the position of the auto glass shops around here. If it breaks I have to pay for a new one. doesn't make sense to me. Manfred Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 15:08:41 -0400 From: Dan Pen

Re: [MBZ] Hydraulic fluid for self leveling system

2013-07-04 Thread MG
Yeah it is pretty thin but then so are those 0 weight motor oils. I have a bottle of the real stuff (febi). The mineral oil for AC use comes in a few different weights but I don't know how to do a direct comparison. On the other hand I found Phillips 5606H for about half the cost of Febi, if I

Re: [MBZ] OT "The good ole days of Car Washing"

2013-07-04 Thread Chris James
I enjoyed reading that, thanks for sharing! :-) On 7/4/2013 2:45 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: That reminds me that along about that time, say 1961 or 1962, I attended a really old school that was down the street from Mike's Minuteman Car Wash. My dad would take the car over there occasionally, and

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread WILTON
Yep. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 2:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 10:22 AM, Craig wrote: The fellow argues that his adding a turbo to a OM616 has no problems.

Re: [MBZ] OT "The good ole days of Car Washing"

2013-07-04 Thread Rich Thomas
That reminds me that along about that time, say 1961 or 1962, I attended a really old school that was down the street from Mike's Minuteman Car Wash. My dad would take the car over there occasionally, and they did all that stuff, especially the floor mats, which trundled along on a conveyor be

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread Dan Penoff
Kiloskar? They made Cummins engines and other bits under license. They made NT-855s for a while and they were major PsOS. Dan On Jul 4, 2013, at 2:39 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Peter Frederick wrote: >> There may have also been turbo versions of the 240 engine in Europe and >> other parts of

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Peter Frederick wrote: There may have also been turbo versions of the 240 engine in Europe and other parts of the world. What was the Indian company that made a turbo 616? Seems like it was in a G-wagen type vehicle. Anyway, the text and underhood appearance of the Sydney 240CD advert sure loo

Re: [MBZ] First Chrysler I've Seen....

2013-07-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 11:23 AM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > Those (likely a 300?) are referred to as "Ghetto Bentleys" Especially when you put one of these on 'em: http://www.bodykits.com/Chrysler/300/Body-Kits-Conversions/Body-Kits/ Alex __

Re: [MBZ] First Chrysler I've Seen....

2013-07-04 Thread Rich Thomas
Those (likely a 300?) are referred to as "Ghetto Bentleys" --R On 7/4/13 1:30 PM, WILTON wrote: Speaking of Chryslers, reminds me: During my 126 cruise yesterday, a black sedan, maybe, coupla years old, eased up behind me on interstate. I could have sworn it was MB, but could see no star d

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread Michael Canfield
I like the under the hood pics. Never had the chance to see under the hood of a right hand drive w123. Looks like a nice ride for the money. Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread Peter Frederick
There may have also been turbo versions of the 240 engine in Europe and other parts of the world. Adding a turbo to a NA engine is asking for greatly reduced life. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 10:22 AM, Craig wrote: > The fellow argues that his adding a turbo to a OM616 has no problems. I'm > not sure I would agree with that. > > Yup. I know there were third-party turbo kits for NA Mercedes diesels available back in the early '80s, but didn't Dr. Booth always sa

[MBZ] OT "The good ole days of Car Washing"

2013-07-04 Thread Chris James
Another YouTube vid I came across last night! Fascinating, I've watched it twice already! Quite a lot of staff was required with the earlier car washes, how things have changed! You don't see full service like this today anymore! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6glZqGOPtrA -- Chris J. MBCA Pea

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 10:35 AM, WILTON wrote: > 'Had same comment and awe 'bout my 22½-year-old 350SDL with 205 kmi > yesterday as it sat beside his new $60k (maybe more) crew cab pickup. > > That I can understand. The 126 design, especially the LWB version, is so classy. In my book it's up th

Re: [MBZ] First Chrysler I've Seen....

2013-07-04 Thread WILTON
'Reminds me of the mighty fine riding/driving '71 Chrysler station wagon I had '71-'78. SWMBO sold it while I was in Greenland - I had come home for few days and got it ready. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, July

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread WILTON
'Had same comment and awe 'bout my 22½-year-old 350SDL with 205 kmi yesterday as it sat beside his new $60k (maybe more) crew cab pickup. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 11:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] It's not

Re: [MBZ] First Chrysler I've Seen....

2013-07-04 Thread WILTON
Speaking of Chryslers, reminds me: During my 126 cruise yesterday, a black sedan, maybe, coupla years old, eased up behind me on interstate. I could have sworn it was MB, but could see no star during glances in mirror. Finally, as it cruised far enough past me, I could see Chrysler emblem on

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes OMG model

2013-07-04 Thread WILTON
Yeah, I noticed. Where's that barf bag when I need it!? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes OMG model Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3913493960.

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread Craig
On Thu, 04 Jul 2013 12:50:06 -0400 Mitch Haley wrote: > Dan Penoff wrote: > > Better jump on this one quick > > > > http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1719800-fs-240cd-manual-turbo-diesel-w123.html#post5850406 > > I'm not a fan of the warm dirty air intake system, an

Re: [MBZ] OT Kalebs office

2013-07-04 Thread Craig
On Thu, 04 Jul 2013 11:12:08 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: > Needs bigger monitors. I can barely read what's on them. In addition, the setup is not ergonomically correct. The user of the keyboard will sustain neck strain and damage by looking up at the monitors. Craig _

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: Better jump on this one quick http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1719800-fs-240cd-manual-turbo-diesel-w123.html#post5850406 I'm not a fan of the warm dirty air intake system, and wish it had the full towing kit with SLS, but that looks to be well

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes OMG model

2013-07-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 9:18 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: > I don't understand the tires that look too > narrow for the wheel thing. I can see the big wheel/low sidewall for > cornering but when some of these cars appear to have the rear quarter panel > riding on the bead of the wheel I just have

Re: [MBZ] OT YouTube Vid "Woman fakes injury in court"

2013-07-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Amazing. How immature to smack her on the way by. Quite the delayed reaction she has going on there. Wow! And I bet she tried to sue. Mike On Jul 4, 2013 10:56 AM, "Rich Thomas" wrote: > She must be a retired soccer player > > --R > > > On 7/4/13 2:24 AM, Chris James wrote: > >> Was going th

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Peter Frederick
I used to get some of the same thing, until a buddy decided to take a look. Got himself a nice 280 CLK for really nice price (2004, so not really new). Cost him a few grand for a down payment, but otherwise the difference in fuel milage between that and the Tuareg he was driving pays the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes OMG model

2013-07-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Now if they were 20's and had tires that fit the wheels. Actually might not look bad. I don't understand the tires that look too narrow for the wheel thing. I can see the big wheel/low sidewall for cornering but when some of these cars appear to have the rear quarter panel riding on the

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Reminds me of my 82 240d. Bought it on ebay for $500 and drove it home from DC on the PO's tags. Shortly after we got it there were teachers at our kids elementary school starting rumors about "they must be selling drugs to afford that car". The principal, superintendant, several teachers, Toni

[MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread Dan Penoff
Better jump on this one quick http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1719800-fs-240cd-manual-turbo-diesel-w123.html#post5850406 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] First Chrysler I've Seen....

2013-07-04 Thread Dan Penoff
I wouldn't be able to fit it in my garage. I'm holding out on finding a nice finnie these days, anyway. I'm not looking aggressively, but not seeing a lot of them, either. Dan On Jul 4, 2013, at 11:48 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 8:40 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > >> h

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Dan Penoff
Even when the car doesn't have some massive hidden defect, it's still funny to hear people remark about "how rich you must be" or something to that effect when they see your Benz. A story I always enjoy is when I had my first MB, a 1979 300TD. We had assigned parking spaces at work, and the gu

Re: [MBZ] First Chrysler I've Seen....

2013-07-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 8:40 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > http://bringatrailer.com/2013/**07/04/bat-exclusive-1972-** > imperial-lebaron-with-bendix-**abs/ > > > That's gorgeous. I'm in love. They're right to p

Re: [MBZ] First Chrysler I've Seen....

2013-07-04 Thread Dan Penoff
Yup. Thanks. On Jul 4, 2013, at 11:40 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Dan Penoff wrote: >> ...with the dreaded ACC servo. > > I assume that message was supposed to have this link in it? > http://bringatrailer.com/2013/07/04/bat-exclusive-1972-imperial-lebaron-with-bendix-abs/ > >

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Michael Canfield
That is exactly why my friend Jon loves his $450 85 td. It looks awesome until you look under it..and people comment about it all of the time. Mike On Jul 4, 2013 11:38 AM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: > I see lots of 450SLs down here that people think are worth a small > fortune. And usually they'

Re: [MBZ] First Chrysler I've Seen....

2013-07-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: ...with the dreaded ACC servo. I assume that message was supposed to have this link in it? http://bringatrailer.com/2013/07/04/bat-exclusive-1972-imperial-lebaron-with-bendix-abs/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to ww

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Dan Penoff
I see lots of 450SLs down here that people think are worth a small fortune. And usually they're the worst year, like 1975. Where they come up with the price I have no idea. Either they're pulling it out of a bodily orifice or they are non-MB people who are blinded by the star, as we used to s

[MBZ] First Chrysler I've Seen....

2013-07-04 Thread Dan Penoff
...with the dreaded ACC servo. I knew they originally designed this abortion of a system, but I don't think I've ever seen a Chrysler with the system. BTW, the owner dropped his price on this car - it's down to $8900 from $11.5k. Certainly is a beautiful land yacht. Dan former Land Yacht Capta

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: That was a nice car and appeared to be priced fairly and well represented. I passed it to Deneal since he's looking for something like that. And there's no way a 450SL is worth as much as a nice Silver Arrow, even if some fool snitched the briefcase out of the SA. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jul 4, 2013 8:21 AM, "Rich Thomas" wrote: > > http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3911867371.html > Why do people say "title in hand" in car ads? Is it to reassure the reader that they're not scam artists trying to sell a car that doesn't actually belong to them? I've never had any trouble

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Dan Penoff
That was a nice car and appeared to be priced fairly and well represented. I passed it to Deneal since he's looking for something like that. Dan On Jul 4, 2013, at 11:27 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Dan Penoff wrote: >> Yikes! Put down the crack pipe and walk away slowly > > For that price,

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes OMG model

2013-07-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3913493960.html Oh, Wilton! Rich found you a C140 on twetty toos. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes OMG model

2013-07-04 Thread Dan Penoff
So that's what my car would look like with twentytwos. Wow. I may be ill shortly. Dan On Jul 4, 2013, at 11:18 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3913493960.html > > --R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: Yikes! Put down the crack pipe and walk away slowly For that price, I'd rather have that 2002 Silver Arrow you mentioned yesterday. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archiv

Re: [MBZ] This SDL looks very nice

2013-07-04 Thread Dan Penoff
I especially like the rattle can touch up on the rear bumper cover. -D On Jul 4, 2013, at 11:22 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/391306.html > > --R > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okie

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Dan Penoff
Yikes! Put down the crack pipe and walk away slowly -D On Jul 4, 2013, at 11:21 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3911867371.html > > -R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To s

[MBZ] This SDL looks very nice

2013-07-04 Thread Rich Thomas
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/391306.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://mail.okiebenz.

[MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Rich Thomas
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3911867371.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://mail.okiebenz.co

[MBZ] Mercedes OMG model

2013-07-04 Thread Rich Thomas
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3913493960.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://mail.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] OT Kalebs office

2013-07-04 Thread Rich Thomas
There were monitors there? --R On 7/4/13 11:12 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Needs bigger monitors. I can barely read what's on them. Dan On Jul 4, 2013, at 10:53 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Looks very tidy --R On 7/3/13 11:28 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/32452 He

Re: [MBZ] OT Kalebs office

2013-07-04 Thread Dan Penoff
Needs bigger monitors. I can barely read what's on them. Dan On Jul 4, 2013, at 10:53 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > Looks very tidy > > --R > > > On 7/3/13 11:28 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: >> http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/32452 >> >> Hendrik >> whose office does not look that tidy >> __

Re: [MBZ] OT: LinkedIn

2013-07-04 Thread G Mann
NSA Finally, a government agency that listens On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 7:51 PM, Benz Hogs wrote: > NSA has our yearbooks > > Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL > '98 ML320 "Max" (167,xxx mi) > > On 7/3/2013 3:17 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > >> So how creepy is this? >> >> A coupla weeks ago o

Re: [MBZ] OT YouTube Vid "Woman fakes injury in court"

2013-07-04 Thread Rich Thomas
She must be a retired soccer player --R On 7/4/13 2:24 AM, Chris James wrote: Was going through my saved links, just love this one! Epic performance! "Stop everything", "Call a doctor"! LOL! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrtSvCPaygs ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] OT Kalebs office

2013-07-04 Thread Rich Thomas
Looks very tidy --R On 7/3/13 11:28 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/32452 Hendrik whose office does not look that tidy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] S class road test

2013-07-04 Thread Rich Thomas
I'll wait for the S65 --R On 7/4/13 12:00 AM, OK Don wrote: Step right up, get yours while it's hot! Everyone needs one of these! http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1306_2014_mercedes_benz_s550_first_drive/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] TRENT update

2013-07-04 Thread rmassmann
Last night I filled out the contact form to cancel my order with Trent and I called AMX to dispute the charge for my order. I will be trying the site listed below to get the parts I need. http://benzpartsforless.com/ * -Original Mes

Re: [MBZ] S class road test

2013-07-04 Thread Peter Frederick
Depends on what you call "S Class" -- there has been a S chassis (for heavy) since at least 1953. That would be the 22S in a couple variants and the 280S. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archive

Re: [MBZ] S class road test

2013-07-04 Thread Mitch Haley
If W222 is the sixth S-Class, does that make W116 the first? 116,126,140,220,221,222 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 o

Re: [MBZ] OT YouTube Vid "Woman fakes injury in court"

2013-07-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Mitch Haley wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrtSvCPaygs Is that a court, or a city council chamber? Mitch. Carson, CA, city council meetings are rather contentious: http://youtu.be/Fp3B-ekg0E0 http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=carson+city+council+meeting+assault _

Re: [MBZ] OT YouTube Vid "Woman fakes injury in court"

2013-07-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Chris James wrote: Was going through my saved links, just love this one! Epic performance! "Stop everything", "Call a doctor"! LOL! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrtSvCPaygs Is that a court, or a city council chamber? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com