Since I don't have any, that would be difficult.
And while my primary motivation is to weigh down the trunk lid to
its properly designed weight so it operates correctly, I recognize
that the presence of the reflective triangle is an added safety
benefit as well.
Looks like they can be had on
On Jul 28, 2013 7:58 PM, wrote:
>
> How did you get an aluminum
> replacement lid? Which cars came
> with those?
All 560SECs had aluminum hoods and trunklids. Possibly earlier 126 coupes
as well.
Alex
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Fmiser writes:
> Paper or mud? The ones that build paper nest are the ones that
> fight to defend their nests. At sundown is the time to get 'em.
> They slow down, and are all on the nest. During the day, there is
> always a few out and about.
Paper. There was a mud nest in the air filter, w
Rich removed it from an MB in a salvage yard in Charleston, SC, area. He'll
hafta remind us what car it was. I don't remember.
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source?
How did
How did you get an aluminum replacement lid? Which cars came with those?
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On Jul 28, 2013, at 7:19 PM, "WILTON" wrote:
> Dan, little over a year ago, a vandal ruined original steel trunk lid on my
> '91 350SDL (126); replacement lid is aluminum and would fly up dangerously
--R wrote:
> He can write whatever he wants (it might be interesting to read, kinda like
> watching that train wreck vid) and stay on the list for all i care, but
> nothing will change the essential facts of what transpired.
>
For sure.
And essentially when Trent dies from cancer, nobody really
G Mann writes:
> Would someone tell the whole story of just what the hell happened with
> Trent? Just once?
I don't think anybody knows, other than Trent himself. I myself have no
idea.
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> Allan wrote:
>
> I have not driven the 300D much this summer.
> ... the thing is infested with wasps in every
> crevice! In the door hinge recesses, under the fuel filler
> cover, under the hood I've used quite a bit of Raid and think
> I got them all.
Paper or mud? The ones that build
> Allan wrote:
>
> Well at least we know it's not "chipped"
Are you sure?
Reading some of the ad copy for the "high performance" chips makes
it sound like they have one for my OM616.
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Would someone tell the whole story of just what the hell happened with
Trent? Just once?
Seems Q2 crashed on takeoff and the wreckage has not been recovered, the
black box has not been found, and the NTSB report isn't even started. [To
put it all in aviation type terms.]
IMHO, it would be best co
He can write whatever he wants (it might be interesting to read, kinda like
watching that train wreck vid) and stay on the list for all i care, but nothing
will change the essential facts of what transpired.
I was driving all afternoon and thought about this a bit. When I placed my
order end o
Lets the heat out faster after my black 300d with dark tint sits in the sun.
Mike
On Jul 28, 2013 8:32 PM, "Mountain Man" wrote:
> Dan wrote:
> > The best sunroof MB ever had, IMHO, was in the W123 chassis where they
> had the manual sunroof with the "T" handle.
> >
>
> Yep. My '84 240D has tha
--R wrote:
> He is a liar and a thief.
Are we still in the USA?
Or is this a group of Muslim Brotherhood?
...it sez... seventy times seven. Yet, we have crucified Trent
seventy times seven. On sunday. Forgiveness? Probably not even
close. Crucifixion? - you bet, seventy times seven. Hey, tha
I have not driven the 300D much this summer. In fact I have not driven
it at all for over a month. I need it while another car goes into the
shop, so I went out this afternoon to wash it and check it over... the
thing is infested with wasps in every crevice! In the door hinge
recesses, under the
Dan wrote:
> The best sunroof MB ever had, IMHO, was in the W123 chassis where they had
> the manual sunroof with the "T" handle.
>
Yep. My '84 240D has that, but I never open the roof - shy would I
want that? Sun gets in my eyes too often. It serves no real purpose.
mao
_
Look, I agree that in general just dropping off the radar is about the
worst way to handle any kind of problem. That said, I can imagine
circumstances where it would be understandable.
Not knowing what has happened, I will take a wait and see approach.
Jaime Kopchinski writes:
> Opportunity t
On Jul 28, 2013, at 7:13 PM, "Allan Streib"
Crap. Sorry I spelled your name wrong in the original post...
Rick
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Well at least we know it's not "chipped"
Dan Penoff writes:
> Martinsville?
>
> I would be reluctant to buy anything like this in Martinsville. Most
> of the locals drive big pick up trucks that spew huge amounts of smoke
> when they pull away from a stop.
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I would say, if we're going to let Gary back (and I really don't have a
problem with that) then if Trent is "back in business" or trying to be,
we should let him attempt to recover what's been lost, or make things
right, to the extent that he can.
We as individuals are all capable of deciding for
Speaking of triangles, does anyone have an extra fold up triangle
for the older TDs?
If not I guess I can always buy one of the new ones that they
sell at any FLAPS.
Manfred
Dan Penoff wrote:
Does anyone know if the W126 trunk triangle is the same as the one they used in
the W140?
Dan
I kind of like the sun roof on mine. Then again I bought a car
that didn't have the sun roof hoisted off of it before I bought
it. Don't know why anyone would buy a car without the sun roof
but I would also weld something up there What? Oh! Foisted.
Never mind. :-)
Manfred
OK Don wrote:
Strap on a bag of lead bird shot:)
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On Jul 28, 2013, at 2:59 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> Looking for a trunk triangle for my S500 coupe (W140).
>
> No, I'm not that hung up about the safety aspect, I just like the trunk lids
> a lot better when they have the proper amount of we
Dan, little over a year ago, a vandal ruined original steel trunk lid on my
'91 350SDL (126); replacement lid is aluminum and would fly up dangerously
when unlocked (could really hurt somebody by striking them under the chin).
I weighed it down with appropriate number of old lead tire weights in
Since I don't have any, that would be difficult.
And while my primary motivation is to weigh down the trunk lid to its properly
designed weight so it operates correctly, I recognize that the presence of the
reflective triangle is an added safety benefit as well.
Looks like they can be had on Fl
> Jaime wrote:
Thanks Kaleb,
I think this makes sense.
How about letting Gary back on the lists? Lots of folks have
requested this. I think its time.
Huh??
You want Trent banned for his behavior, but you want Gary to not
stay banned for his behavior?
If one (Gary) can be re-instated
He is no better than trent.If trent is to be banned, then fats
should stay banned.
Thanks Kaleb,
I think this makes sense.
How about letting Gary back on the lists? Lots of folks have requested
this. I think its time.
Jaime
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On Jul 28, 2013, at 3:46 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
> All that was years ago, in reality most people have forgotten all about it
Guess I am not most people. Although none of his vitriolic, caustic comments
were directed at me, either here or on Banned, I remember them as if it was
yesterd
AeroKroil or one of the Kroil penetrants.
http://www.kanolabs.com/google/
Rick
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On Jul 28, 2013, at 4:23 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
> Maybe I should pull injectors and soak with marvel mystery oil overnight or
> something before removal?
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Martinsville?
I would be reluctant to buy anything like this in Martinsville. Most of the
locals drive big pick up trucks that spew huge amounts of smoke when they pull
away from a stop.
Dan
On Jul 28, 2013, at 5:23 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
> Wow. 50mpg.
>
> http://indianapolis.craigslist.or
Wow. 50mpg.
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3955674820.html
Rick
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Acc vacuum is dead, think I have a leak somewhere under the hood before the
acc. So I pulled the crossover pipe to get a better look and I do have bio
degrading wiring harness that probably needs to be replaced although nothing
odd seems to be going on. Also I believe I have some dead glow plugs
All that was years ago, in reality most people have forgotten all about it
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On Jul 28, 2013, at 2:31 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> Gary's behavior did not involve stealing from the list members or trading on
> someone's (Rusty's) reputation and taking advantage of the list members
As I have said before if he wants back on the list and can behave he is welcome
back
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On Jul 28, 2013, at 1:55 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
> Thanks Kaleb,
> I think this makes sense.
>
> How about letting Gary back on the lists? Lots of folks have requested
> this. I thin
Not yet, I am waiting to see how the Gary thing works out. Can he be civil? Who
knows?
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Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 15:18:10
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The absolute BEST MB roof I've had was my '80 240D - good solid steel; no
hole in it. What a car roof oughtta be.
Wilton
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Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 3:04 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts source
On Jul 28, 2013, at 2:46 PM, "Rusty Cullens" wrote:
> Adios my friends!
Are you quitting the list? :(
Rick
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On Jul 26, 2013, at 7:25 PM, "Allan Streib" wrote:
> Did the hive-mind ever decide who was the best to go to for parts now?
Since this was the original question, this I will address.
I use Advance Auto for a lot of stuff now, with the over $75 free shipping and
online coupon codes, they are to
I miss selling all the folks on this list as well. I wish things had gone
better for Trent, I continue to offer any advice to him but he won't respond to
me. I have forgiven Gary for accepting 17k in my Amex deposits from web sales
at buyMBparts.biz that went into his buyMBparts.com checking ac
Would Gary want to re-join this list? Why?
On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 2:03 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> I agree, If there are concerns about behavior, and I know there are, make
> his membership conditional. Having born the brunt of his anger and now
> reconciled with him, I truly believe he is a much
Weigh one of the ones you have, and just add that much weight to the lid
--- oh, Martha wouldn't do that? ;-)
On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 1:59 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> Looking for a trunk triangle for my S500 coupe (W140).
>
> No, I'm not that hung up about the safety aspect, I just like the trunk
$200 for two years, IIRC.
On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> Yea but you can pay up front some sort of charge and not have the
> equipment fee.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 28, 2013, at 1:39 PM, OK Don wrote:
>
> > So there's a " $9.99/month equipment lease " in a
I like the sunroof, actually. Makes the non-functioning AC more
tolerable.
WILTON writes:
> Y'all've heard me say for years, but I'll say it again, "I think it is
> stupid to cut a hole in a perfectly good steel top." We've (Americans),
> though, have evidently been gullible enough for 30 or
Dan Penoff wrote:
The best sunroof MB ever had, IMHO, was in the W123 chassis where they had the manual
sunroof with the "T" handle.
I'd like to know who made them for Saab 99 series. You pushed forward or pulled
back on a recessed handle and the roof unlatched and slid in the desired
direct
Gary's behavior did not involve stealing from the list members or trading on
someone's (Rusty's) reputation and taking advantage of the list membership in
doing so.
I agree that his behavior was highly inappropriate, but he didn't steal or take
advantage of list members.
Totally different situ
> Jaime wrote:
>
> Thanks Kaleb,
> I think this makes sense.
>
> How about letting Gary back on the lists? Lots of folks have
> requested this. I think its time.
Huh??
You want Trent banned for his behavior, but you want Gary to not
stay banned for his behavior?
If one (Gary) can be re-insta
Does anyone know if the W126 trunk triangle is the same as the one they used in
the W140?
Dan
On Jul 28, 2013, at 2:59 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> Looking for a trunk triangle for my S500 coupe (W140).
>
> No, I'm not that hung up about the safety aspect, I just like the trunk lids
> a lot better
The best sunroof MB ever had, IMHO, was in the W123 chassis where they had the
manual sunroof with the "T" handle.
Dan
On Jul 28, 2013, at 3:00 PM, WILTON wrote:
> Y'all've heard me say for years, but I'll say it again, "I think it is stupid
> to cut a hole in a perfectly good steel top." We
I agree, If there are concerns about behavior, and I know there are, make his
membership conditional. Having born the brunt of his anger and now reconciled
with him, I truly believe he is a much better person. He has done a great job
for me as far as parts are concerned, and I know this is the
Y'all've heard me say for years, but I'll say it again, "I think it is
stupid to cut a hole in a perfectly good steel top." We've (Americans),
though, have evidently been gullible enough for 30 or more years to pay big
money for 'em.
I sure as Hell wouldn't have a car with a hole in the roof, i
Looking for a trunk triangle for my S500 coupe (W140).
No, I'm not that hung up about the safety aspect, I just like the trunk lids a
lot better when they have the proper amount of weight in them. My other cars
got trunk triangles retrofitted to them, and it was amazing how much nicer the
trun
I meant he could have the opportunity to rebuild his honor. He can make good to
the people he wronged and then start honoring his word to new people.
Not to me though, he burnt that bridge already.
-Curt
Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 13:41:51 -0500
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
To: Mercedes Discussion Li
'Ain't over yet.
Wilton
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From: "Dan Penoff"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 2:16 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
I would agree. While I am a believer in forgiveness, I draw the line when
someone willfully steals from me.
Thanks Kaleb,
I think this makes sense.
How about letting Gary back on the lists? Lots of folks have requested
this. I think its time.
Jaime
On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 2:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> I say buy from jabba or autohausaz, I will probably unsubscribe Trent and
> ban him
>
> Se
All I said was let us hear more. We're entitled to an explanation.
Wilton
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
Opportunity to rebuild?! This guy "stole" from so ma
I say buy from jabba or autohausaz, I will probably unsubscribe Trent and ban
him
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On Jul 28, 2013, at 1:45 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> Thank you, Kaleb. I think that is appropriate considering the events that
> have taken place.
>
> Dan
>
>
> On Jul 28, 2013, at 2:41 PM, K
Thank you, Kaleb. I think that is appropriate considering the events that have
taken place.
Dan
On Jul 28, 2013, at 2:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> He will not get the opportunity here, he will not be allowed to sell parts
> here.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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He is a liar and a thief. I do not care what his issues are. There is
no assumption and no opinion in that, just facts:
Lies: took money with the promise to send goods in return.
Promised this multiple times to multiple people.
Thief: Took money from multiple people and did not s
Yea but you can pay up front some sort of charge and not have the equipment fee.
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On Jul 28, 2013, at 1:39 PM, OK Don wrote:
> So there's a " $9.99/month equipment lease " in addition to the monthly
> data plan charge?
> Starts to make cell phone data tethering charges lo
He will not get the opportunity here, he will not be allowed to sell parts here.
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On Jul 28, 2013, at 1:02 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
> Opportunity to rebuild?! This guy "stole" from so many people and now hes
> getting another chance?! You guys are too much...
>
> I can'
I have that it does not help much
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On Jul 28, 2013, at 12:44 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
>> I thought about doing that with my wife's phone via unlimited data on us
>> cellular but the signal is not strong enough out here for a very fast
>> connection
Silence leads to speculation. Silence by someone holding your money leads
to intense speculation. Despite an obvious melt down for what ever reason
on your part there are two debts incurred. One is monetary, and is
apparently being addressed. The second is a debt of business trust and
goodwill, wh
So there's a " $9.99/month equipment lease " in addition to the monthly
data plan charge?
Starts to make cell phone data tethering charges look cheap.
On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 7:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> I have the 25 gig plan which I usually do not come close to unless the kid
> gets
I think that the person who hoisted sunroofs off on all US destined cars is
evil. The best answer I've come up with so far is to TIG the things closed
and sealed. If I were to be preparing to repaint a car, that's what I'd do.
On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 11:47 AM, MG wrote:
> Sounds good to me. I c
I completely agree.
On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> I'm sorry, but I think the whole thing stinks to high heaven and that
> Trent should be banned. His actions were inexcusable.
>
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I would agree. While I am a believer in forgiveness, I draw the line when
someone willfully steals from me. I never received all of the parts I ordered,
nor did I get a refund. When I attempted to do so promised were made, not
followed through with, then I was ignored. One could argue that i
Opportunity to rebuild?! This guy "stole" from so many people and now hes
getting another chance?! You guys are too much...
I can't wait to hear his excuse... and I can't wait to hear the groups
reaction.
This really is insane and I don't understand it one bit.
Jaime
On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 a
Pardon me if I don't do the dance of joy. On June 6th (boy, it feels like it
was a lot longer ago) you sent me a message which said "I find out" after I
asked about some parts you had provided incorrectly. I never have had another
message from you.
Its not the end of the world for me, it was 2
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I thought about doing that with my wife's phone via unlimited data on us
cellular but the signal is not strong enough out here for a very fast
connection.
That's what antennae and possibly amplifiers are for.
Mitch.
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Good to hear from you, Trent. Please, let us hear more.
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Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 11:51 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
No not pawned, I will post an explanation of my problems later. I don'
I was complaining about our slow internet. We've got DSL and its 1.5Mb/s which
is all thats offered. I took that because Comcast rapes you if you don't want
TV which we don't and they wanted a $200 setup fee to do absolutely nothing
which irritated me no end.
That said based on what I see on Ex
Sounds good to me. I could use a vacation. The door seals are
easy but I don't know if even the offer of a vacation is enough
to get me to do another roof seal. I'm still thinking of doing
them on the sedan and I'm putting it off at least till winter so
I don't melt down here. Which reminds me.
Ha. So much for conventional wisdom. Or perhaps I should fly you in to
replace all my door and roof seals?
On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 12:09 PM, MG wrote:
> I used the front sunroof seal from them and while it wasn't much fun
> putting it in it works just fine. Did close a bit tight at first but
I used the front sunroof seal from them and while it wasn't much
fun putting it in it works just fine. Did close a bit tight at
first but it is just fine now. I would think that with any rubber
seal the new one will be a bit tight till it compacts to the in
use stage. At least that is what happ
Silence leads to speculation. Silence by someone holding your money leads
to intense speculation. Despite an obvious melt down for what ever reason
on your part there are two debts incurred. One is monetary, and is
apparently being addressed. The second is a debt of business trust and
goodwill, whi
No not pawned, I will post an explanation of my problems later. I don't care if
you want to read them or not. This forum is awful good at assuming your own
opinions. At least I'll give you a reason. Not a thief either, most of you have
been credited back for parts not shipped, if you haven't you
I do not buy uro parts when they show them available. If that is all they show
for a particular part I order that from somewhere else
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On Jul 28, 2013, at 10:11 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> I had to return a "Uro" front s/r seal that was too fat to fit my 1983
> 300TD wago
I had to return a "Uro" front s/r seal that was too fat to fit my 1983
300TD wagon. I handled the transaction online - it was a piece of cake. I
shipped it back and within 5 days they credited my money back to the credit
card. These guys really know how to run a business.
On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at
I thought about doing that with my wife's phone via unlimited data on us
cellular but the signal is not strong enough out here for a very fast
connection.
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On Jul 28, 2013, at 7:36 AM, Hans Neureiter wrote:
> I use Wifi teathering off my 4G LTE cellphone. Speed is enough f
It's the only option
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On Jul 27, 2013, at 11:43 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
> "Kaleb C. Striplin" writes:
>
>> I have the 25 gig plan which I usually do not come close to unless the
>> kid gets ahold of the iPad and starts watching movies. If it is toward
>> the end of the mont
I have ordered from autohausaz several times and have never had a problem
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On Jul 27, 2013, at 10:45 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I got one order from autohaus. no problem
>
> Need to order again
>
> I think the consensus is that we are on our own. Bu
I use Wifi teathering off my 4G LTE cellphone. Speed is enough for
streaming. 5 gig full speed is included in my $ 60/mo plan (Cricket).
On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 11:43 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
> "Kaleb C. Striplin" writes:
>
> > I have the 25 gig plan which I usually do not come close to unless
Also need to keep in mind that there are some pumps with the
Bosch production number 251 that may have the mark on the housing
in the wrong place. Not all of them either. It should be under
the approximate middle of a bolt if it isn't then you need to set
the gear mark three teeth to the left o
thanks, will have the seal checked carefully. The water seems to come in
at the top of the trunk, right across the whole trunk. Possibly even from
the ledge under the window, but it could be running from the trunk lid
across to this ledge. Will check it out.
Ralph
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