Re: [MBZ] Water leaking into trunk- '87 300SDL
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 On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 10:26 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Check your trunk seal. Clean it well, make sure it is not cracked or broken where it attaches to the lip. --R On 7/26/13 10:04 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote: I have an '87 300SDL that has a peculiar leak in the trunk area. When the car is on a grade, with the trunk on the downhill and it rains hard, the trunk get wet. However, if it is on the grade with the trunk on the uphill, no water gets in regardless of how hard it rains. Does this sound familiar to any of you?? I tried putting some flowable sealant around the back window, but that did not help. Thanks Ralph '84 300CD '87 300SDL __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.
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 of the housing mark so the mark on the gear ends up under the middle of the bolt. It's in the manual for replacing the pump with pictures and all. Manfred Dieselhead wrote: Check the timing mark on the front of the IP. ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Satellite ISPs
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 str...@cs.indiana.eduwrote: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net 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 month and I still have a lot left I will stream some stuff from Netflix. If you do a lot of steaming you will use it up pretty quick. I have gone over a few times and they just slow you back to about 256k or some such speed until the first of the month. Between midnight and 7am if fill speed and free and does not count against your data Looks a little on the expensive side, compared to what I pay for cable internet. I guess if it's the only option, it's the only option. -- Allan Streib ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD '01 VW New Beetle 1.9L TDI ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
I have ordered from autohausaz several times and have never had a problem Sent from my iPhone 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. But Kleb promised something was coming. No word for several weeks on that. Some have succumbed to ordering from fats, but i remember his behaviour and will not comport to that. Did the hive-mind ever decide who was the best to go to for parts now? I'm thinking of finally doing the front-end overhaul on my W123 300D. I have an old parts quote from Rusty somewhere, so I think I know what I need, but where to buy and have a decent shot at getting quality parts? Jabba? Allan -- 1979 300SD 1983 300D ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Satellite ISPs
It's the only option Sent from my iPhone On Jul 27, 2013, at 11:43 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net 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 month and I still have a lot left I will stream some stuff from Netflix. If you do a lot of steaming you will use it up pretty quick. I have gone over a few times and they just slow you back to about 256k or some such speed until the first of the month. Between midnight and 7am if fill speed and free and does not count against your data Looks a little on the expensive side, compared to what I pay for cable internet. I guess if it's the only option, it's the only option. -- Allan Streib ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Satellite ISPs
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. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 7:36 AM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: 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 str...@cs.indiana.eduwrote: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net 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 month and I still have a lot left I will stream some stuff from Netflix. If you do a lot of steaming you will use it up pretty quick. I have gone over a few times and they just slow you back to about 256k or some such speed until the first of the month. Between midnight and 7am if fill speed and free and does not count against your data Looks a little on the expensive side, compared to what I pay for cable internet. I guess if it's the only option, it's the only option. -- Allan Streib ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD '01 VW New Beetle 1.9L TDI ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 9:44 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I have ordered from autohausaz several times and have never had a problem Sent from my iPhone 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. But Kleb promised something was coming. No word for several weeks on that. Some have succumbed to ordering from fats, but i remember his behaviour and will not comport to that. Did the hive-mind ever decide who was the best to go to for parts now? I'm thinking of finally doing the front-end overhaul on my W123 300D. I have an old parts quote from Rusty somewhere, so I think I know what I need, but where to buy and have a decent shot at getting quality parts? Jabba? Allan -- 1979 300SD 1983 300D ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 10:11 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: 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 9:44 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I have ordered from autohausaz several times and have never had a problem Sent from my iPhone 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. But Kleb promised something was coming. No word for several weeks on that. Some have succumbed to ordering from fats, but i remember his behaviour and will not comport to that. Did the hive-mind ever decide who was the best to go to for parts now? I'm thinking of finally doing the front-end overhaul on my W123 300D. I have an old parts quote from Rusty somewhere, so I think I know what I need, but where to buy and have a decent shot at getting quality parts? Jabba? Allan -- 1979 300SD 1983 300D ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 will be. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 27, 2013, at 8:18 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Probably been pawned by now. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Jul 27, 2013, at 8:57 PM, Rusty Cullens rustycull...@gmail.com wrote: Trent has it. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Sender: Mercedes mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:50:34 To: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net; Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_a_79_300td.htm Anyone know what happened to the rental spring compressor? Did Rusty hand that over to Trent or does he still have that? Allan Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: I have a detailed write up of rebuilding my 79 TD front suspension. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Jul 26, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Did the hive-mind ever decide who was the best to go to for parts now? I'm thinking of finally doing the front-end overhaul on my W123 300D. I have an old parts quote from Rusty somewhere, so I think I know what I need, but where to buy and have a decent shot at getting quality parts? Jabba? Allan -- 1979 300SD 1983 300D ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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, which came with the purchase from Rusty and is owed to members of this group for the loyalty and trust they placed, and that he earned and you accepted with the purchase of the business, with them, as individuals, and as a group. I would strongly suggest you attend to both of those debts with full recognition of their value, regardless of weather or not you ever sell another car part in this lifetime. Both do not respond to silence and are not settled by avoidance. Man up, pull up your big boy pants, and press on with honor. Grant.. AZ... On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 8:51 AM, Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: 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 will be. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 27, 2013, at 8:18 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Probably been pawned by now. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Jul 27, 2013, at 8:57 PM, Rusty Cullens rustycull...@gmail.com wrote: Trent has it. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Sender: Mercedes mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:50:34 To: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net; Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_a_79_300td.htm Anyone know what happened to the rental spring compressor? Did Rusty hand that over to Trent or does he still have that? Allan Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: I have a detailed write up of rebuilding my 79 TD front suspension. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Jul 26, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Did the hive-mind ever decide who was the best to go to for parts now? I'm thinking of finally doing the front-end overhaul on my W123 300D. I have an old parts quote from Rusty somewhere, so I think I know what I need, but where to buy and have a decent shot at getting quality parts? Jabba? Allan -- 1979 300SD 1983 300D ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 happened with the door seals. I got front door seals from Autohaus a couple of years ago for my 83 300TD and while they were at first a bit tight they are just fine now. I had to get the rear door seals direct from Mercedes since no one else had them and they were no different in fit then the URO ones on the front. Tight at first and now working good. It takes about 6 months or so for them to bed in. Saw no difference between Mercedes or after market. Used URO windshield gasket also. The guy had the window in in about 10 minutes, by himself. Guess I must be very lucky to have them work out right. Need to have the sedan done ASAP before my luck runs out. Manfred Andrew Strasfogel wrote: 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. ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 trainpain2...@aol.com 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 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 happened with the door seals. I got front door seals from Autohaus a couple of years ago for my 83 300TD and while they were at first a bit tight they are just fine now. I had to get the rear door seals direct from Mercedes since no one else had them and they were no different in fit then the URO ones on the front. Tight at first and now working good. It takes about 6 months or so for them to bed in. Saw no difference between Mercedes or after market. Used URO windshield gasket also. The guy had the window in in about 10 minutes, by himself. Guess I must be very lucky to have them work out right. Need to have the sedan done ASAP before my luck runs out. Manfred Andrew Strasfogel wrote: 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. __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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. After I got through with the front seal I decided that the rear sunroof seal didn't need to be done after all. Wonder what caused that? ;-) Frankly I think as long as there isn't any wind noise then they really don't need doing anyway. I will definitely do the little side brush things. They are easy and quick and when the do start coming apart the pieces tend to clog up the drains. Manfred Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Ha. So much for conventional wisdom. Or perhaps I should fly you in to replace all my door and roof seals? ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Satellite ISPs
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 Exede's website I'd need at least the more package because we watch a fair amount of video online and that would run more than twice what we pay now. I'd like to have faster internet but not that much... -Curt Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 19:23:58 -0500 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Satellite ISPs Message-ID: CANZcij8AOv4cghERiKCQ9Oi=b=bvmrgpptujlodxcaa+6gw...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Kaleb, which plan do you have, and have you ever exceeded the limit? If so, what happens when you do? On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 7:16 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Kaleb, and anyone else, which satellite provider are you using, and are you still happy with them? My wifi based ISP has been having equipment and routing issues for so long that I'm about ready to pull the plug on them. If they don't provide decent service (what I'm paying for) after the service call on Monday, I'm shopping for someone else. -- OK Don 2013 F150, 19 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 45 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
Good to hear from you, Trent. Please, let us hear more. Wilton - Original Message - From: Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com 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'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 will be. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 27, 2013, at 8:18 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Probably been pawned by now. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Jul 27, 2013, at 8:57 PM, Rusty Cullens rustycull...@gmail.com wrote: Trent has it. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Sender: Mercedes mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:50:34 To: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net; Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_a_79_300td.htm Anyone know what happened to the rental spring compressor? Did Rusty hand that over to Trent or does he still have that? Allan Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: I have a detailed write up of rebuilding my 79 TD front suspension. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Jul 26, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Did the hive-mind ever decide who was the best to go to for parts now? I'm thinking of finally doing the front-end overhaul on my W123 300D. I have an old parts quote from Rusty somewhere, so I think I know what I need, but where to buy and have a decent shot at getting quality parts? Jabba? Allan -- 1979 300SD 1983 300D ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Satellite ISPs
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. ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 little hoses which I ended up adapting from some other things but you said you'd do something and you haven't. For me the loss of honor is worse than anything else. At this point you have no honor, you are nothing. You have an opportunity to rebuild, don't screw it up. -Curt Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 10:51:05 -0500 From: Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again Message-ID: d43e295b-8543-4a71-a1de-5709ad04a...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 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 will be. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 at 1:56 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: 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 little hoses which I ended up adapting from some other things but you said you'd do something and you haven't. For me the loss of honor is worse than anything else. At this point you have no honor, you are nothing. You have an opportunity to rebuild, don't screw it up. -Curt Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 10:51:05 -0500 From: Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again Message-ID: d43e295b-8543-4a71-a1de-5709ad04a...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=utf-8 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 will be. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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. 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 it wasn't a lot of money, but that's not the point - it's the principal that is at the core of this whole situation. We placed our trust in Trent, he took advantage of it, and now it's considered that we should this all aside and pick up as if nothing ever happened? The premise that we should do this for Rusty is a false one as well. Think of the logic: We place our trust in someone who has stolen from us so that Rusty can be made whole. Who is benefitting from this? Since the credit card companies made good on the money he ran off with makes him a'ok, right? Not exactly the formula for ethical business practices. On other lists I belong to this behavior gets you banned, and rightly so. I'm sorry, but I think the whole thing stinks to high heaven and that Trent should be banned. His actions were inexcusable. Just my $0.02. Dan On Jul 28, 2013, at 2:02 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'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 at 1:56 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: 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 little hoses which I ended up adapting from some other things but you said you'd do something and you haven't. For me the loss of honor is worse than anything else. At this point you have no honor, you are nothing. You have an opportunity to rebuild, don't screw it up. -Curt Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 10:51:05 -0500 From: Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again Message-ID: d43e295b-8543-4a71-a1de-5709ad04a...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=utf-8 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 will be. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
I completely agree. On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I'm sorry, but I think the whole thing stinks to high heaven and that Trent should be banned. His actions were inexcusable. ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again
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 trainpain2...@aol.com wrote: 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. After I got through with the front seal I decided that the rear sunroof seal didn't need to be done after all. Wonder what caused that? ;-) Frankly I think as long as there isn't any wind noise then they really don't need doing anyway. I will definitely do the little side brush things. They are easy and quick and when the do start coming apart the pieces tend to clog up the drains. Manfred -- OK Don 2013 F150, 19 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 45 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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, which came with the purchase from Rusty and is owed to members of this group for the loyalty and trust they placed, and that he earned and you accepted with the purchase of the business, with them, as individuals, and as a group. I would strongly suggest you attend to both of those debts with full recognition of their value, regardless of weather or not you ever sell another car part in this lifetime. Both do not respond to silence and are not settled by avoidance. Man up, pull up your big boy pants, and press on with honor. Grant.. AZ... Hear Hear! Once again da Mann sez it straight ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Satellite ISPs
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 ka...@striplin.netwrote: 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 month and I still have a lot left I will stream some stuff from Netflix. If you do a lot of steaming you will use it up pretty quick. I have gone over a few times and they just slow you back to about 256k or some such speed until the first of the month. Between midnight and 7am if fill speed and free and does not count against your data -- OK Don 2013 F150, 19 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 45 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Satellite ISPs
I have that it does not help much Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 12:44 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net 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. That's what antennae and possibly amplifiers are for. Mitch. ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
He will not get the opportunity here, he will not be allowed to sell parts here. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 1:02 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: 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 at 1:56 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: 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 little hoses which I ended up adapting from some other things but you said you'd do something and you haven't. For me the loss of honor is worse than anything else. At this point you have no honor, you are nothing. You have an opportunity to rebuild, don't screw it up. -Curt Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 10:51:05 -0500 From: Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again Message-ID: d43e295b-8543-4a71-a1de-5709ad04a...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=utf-8 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 will be. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Satellite ISPs
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 okd...@gmail.com 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 look cheap. On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 7:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: 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 month and I still have a lot left I will stream some stuff from Netflix. If you do a lot of steaming you will use it up pretty quick. I have gone over a few times and they just slow you back to about 256k or some such speed until the first of the month. Between midnight and 7am if fill speed and free and does not count against your data -- OK Don 2013 F150, 19 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 45 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 send the goods in return. Went dark -- phone, email, etc. and kept our money. Liars and thieves are good at coming up with all kinds of explanations for their behavior. I am pursuing criminal charges against him with the local LE, let him and them and the banks/CC companies sort it out. Y'all can join in if you wish. --R On 7/28/13 11:51 AM, Buymbparts wrote: 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 will be. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 27, 2013, at 8:18 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Probably been pawned by now. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Jul 27, 2013, at 8:57 PM, Rusty Cullens rustycull...@gmail.com wrote: Trent has it. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Sender: Mercedes mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:50:34 To: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net; Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_a_79_300td.htm Anyone know what happened to the rental spring compressor? Did Rusty hand that over to Trent or does he still have that? Allan Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: I have a detailed write up of rebuilding my 79 TD front suspension. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Jul 26, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Did the hive-mind ever decide who was the best to go to for parts now? I'm thinking of finally doing the front-end overhaul on my W123 300D. I have an old parts quote from Rusty somewhere, so I think I know what I need, but where to buy and have a decent shot at getting quality parts? Jabba? Allan -- 1979 300SD 1983 300D ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
I say buy from jabba or autohausaz, I will probably unsubscribe Trent and ban him Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 1:45 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com 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, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: He will not get the opportunity here, he will not be allowed to sell parts here. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
All I said was let us hear more. We're entitled to an explanation. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 2:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again 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 at 1:56 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: 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 little hoses which I ended up adapting from some other things but you said you'd do something and you haven't. For me the loss of honor is worse than anything else. At this point you have no honor, you are nothing. You have an opportunity to rebuild, don't screw it up. -Curt Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 10:51:05 -0500 From: Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again Message-ID: d43e295b-8543-4a71-a1de-5709ad04a...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=utf-8 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 will be. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 ka...@striplin.netwrote: I say buy from jabba or autohausaz, I will probably unsubscribe Trent and ban him Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 1:45 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com 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, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: He will not get the opportunity here, he will not be allowed to sell parts here. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
'Ain't over yet. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com 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. 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 it wasn't a lot of money, but that's not the point - it's the principal that is at the core of this whole situation. We placed our trust in Trent, he took advantage of it, and now it's considered that we should this all aside and pick up as if nothing ever happened? The premise that we should do this for Rusty is a false one as well. Think of the logic: We place our trust in someone who has stolen from us so that Rusty can be made whole. Who is benefitting from this? Since the credit card companies made good on the money he ran off with makes him a'ok, right? Not exactly the formula for ethical business practices. On other lists I belong to this behavior gets you banned, and rightly so. I'm sorry, but I think the whole thing stinks to high heaven and that Trent should be banned. His actions were inexcusable. Just my $0.02. Dan On Jul 28, 2013, at 2:02 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'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 at 1:56 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: 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 little hoses which I ended up adapting from some other things but you said you'd do something and you haven't. For me the loss of honor is worse than anything else. At this point you have no honor, you are nothing. You have an opportunity to rebuild, don't screw it up. -Curt Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 10:51:05 -0500 From: Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again Message-ID: d43e295b-8543-4a71-a1de-5709ad04a...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=utf-8 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 will be. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again Message-ID: 0222a284-a365-446b-bf96-c19f6f0f7...@striplin.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii He will not get the opportunity here, he will not be allowed to sell parts here. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 1:02 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: 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 at 1:56 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: 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 little hoses which I ended up adapting from some other things but you said you'd do something and you haven't. For me the loss of honor is worse than anything else. At this point you have no honor, you are nothing. You have an opportunity to rebuild, don't screw it up. -Curt ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source?
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 trunk opening was compared to not having that extra mass on it. Damned things fly open like they're going through the back window without the triangle on them. Dan ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again
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, if they'd make one without it. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 2:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again 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 trainpain2...@aol.com wrote: 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. After I got through with the front seal I decided that the rear sunroof seal didn't need to be done after all. Wonder what caused that? ;-) Frankly I think as long as there isn't any wind noise then they really don't need doing anyway. I will definitely do the little side brush things. They are easy and quick and when the do start coming apart the pieces tend to clog up the drains. Manfred -- OK Don 2013 F150, 19 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 45 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 case for others on the list as well. I am sure he understands the situation and would not do anything to compromise it. And despite the past, he never stole or lied to any of us. For that matter, his honesty was right up front! grin Dan On Jul 28, 2013, at 2:55 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 think its time. Jaime On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 2:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I say buy from jabba or autohausaz, I will probably unsubscribe Trent and ban him Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 1:45 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com 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, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: He will not get the opportunity here, he will not be allowed to sell parts here. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again
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'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, if they'd make one without it. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 2:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source?
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 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 trunk opening was compared to not having that extra mass on it. Damned things fly open like they're going through the back window without the triangle on them. Dan ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 because he gets another chance - why should the other (Trent) not? Buy from Gary if you want. Buy from Trent if you want. But Gary had multiple chances to change his behavior - but he didn't. So whether he is a great parts supplier or not is immaterial to whether or not he is on this email list. --Philip, who misses buying from Rusty ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 situation, and one that I don't see a direct comparison with. The logic is flawed. On Jul 28, 2013, at 3:27 PM, Fmiser wrote: 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 because he gets another chance - why should the other (Trent) not? Buy from Gary if you want. Buy from Trent if you want. But Gary had multiple chances to change his behavior - but he didn't. So whether he is a great parts supplier or not is immaterial to whether or not he is on this email list. --Philip, who misses buying from Rusty ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again
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 direction. You let go and it locked in place. No cranks, motors, or any of that stuff. There was even a nice automatic pop up wind deflector at the front, just like a MBZ. Mitch. ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again
I like the sunroof, actually. Makes the non-functioning AC more tolerable. WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com 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 more years to pay big money for 'em. I sure as Hell wouldn't have a car with a hole in the roof, if they'd make one without it. Wilton -- Allan Streib ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Satellite ISPs
$200 for two years, IIRC. On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: 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 okd...@gmail.com 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 look cheap. On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 7:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: 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 month and I still have a lot left I will stream some stuff from Netflix. If you do a lot of steaming you will use it up pretty quick. I have gone over a few times and they just slow you back to about 256k or some such speed until the first of the month. Between midnight and 7am if fill speed and free and does not count against your data -- OK Don 2013 F150, 19 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 45 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2013 F150, 19 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 45 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source?
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 d...@penoff.com 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 weight in them. My other cars got trunk triangles retrofitted to them, and it was amazing how much nicer the trunk opening was compared to not having that extra mass on it. Damned things fly open like they're going through the back window without the triangle on them. Dan ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2013 F150, 19 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 45 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
Would Gary want to re-join this list? Why? On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 2:03 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com 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 better person. He has done a great job for me as far as parts are concerned, and I know this is the case for others on the list as well. I am sure he understands the situation and would not do anything to compromise it. And despite the past, he never stole or lied to any of us. For that matter, his honesty was right up front! grin Dan -- OK Don 2013 F150, 19 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 45 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 account when we first split, because my wife insists that I move forward and upward with my new position at World Pac and get over the past. Well after 37 years of marriage she knows a lot more than I do, so I am doing as she says. Keep Trent on the list, he may turn this around, add Gary back, make them both behave. Don't buy from Trent for me, buy from him for his service, same as Gary. I wish I could sell everyone through World Pac but it just isn't to be. Good luck to all finding a parts source, I personally would stick with the smaller guys like Trent or Gary over the mega parts guys but that is just me. Adios my friends! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com Sender: Mercedes mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 14:27:33 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again 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 because he gets another chance - why should the other (Trent) not? Buy from Gary if you want. Buy from Trent if you want. But Gary had multiple chances to change his behavior - but he didn't. So whether he is a great parts supplier or not is immaterial to whether or not he is on this email list. --Philip, who misses buying from Rusty ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
On Jul 26, 2013, at 7:25 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu 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 tough to beat. Mercedes parts are not particularly plentiful though. Rock Auto is good, but shipping can get you. Again, MB parts may not be plentiful. Autohaus AZ. My biggest problem with them is they ship from AZ, :) As an example, look up this tracking number at UPS. 1Z8582860353036252 I have had very good luck (pricey though) at Carquest (WorldPac distributor) locally. I *may* try Gary, but his online prices are way high. Perhaps he will cut a better price on the phone. I don't know. I have successfully used Auto Parts Warehouse also. I found a PA dealer that sells parts online, and has very competitive prices, considering they are OEM parts, and have the Tri Star logo on them. If you do the math, the keyboard work can be worth it. If twenty minutes of work, shopping and price comparing can save twenty dollars, that is sixty bucks an hour of after tax money. Considering a total tax bite of thirty percent (FICA, Medicare, Federal, State, County taxes), that would equal over $85 an hour before taxes. I am sure there are some here that may make more than that, but that ain't bad money for comparison shopping. In conclusion, it is a lot more work to buy parts now that Rusty has moved on. If Gary can come close on price, that would save a bit of keyboard work. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
On Jul 28, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Rusty Cullens rustycull...@gmail.com wrote: Adios my friends! Are you quitting the list? :( Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again
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 - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again 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'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, if they'd make one without it. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 2:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
Not yet, I am waiting to see how the Gary thing works out. Can he be civil? Who knows? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com Sender: Mercedes mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 15:18:10 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again On Jul 28, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Rusty Cullens rustycull...@gmail.com wrote: Adios my friends! Are you quitting the list? :( Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
As I have said before if he wants back on the list and can behave he is welcome back Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 1:55 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com 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. Jaime On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 2:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I say buy from jabba or autohausaz, I will probably unsubscribe Trent and ban him Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 1:45 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com 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, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: He will not get the opportunity here, he will not be allowed to sell parts here. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
All that was years ago, in reality most people have forgotten all about it Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 2:31 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com 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 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 situation, and one that I don't see a direct comparison with. The logic is flawed. On Jul 28, 2013, at 3:27 PM, Fmiser wrote: 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 because he gets another chance - why should the other (Trent) not? Buy from Gary if you want. Buy from Trent if you want. But Gary had multiple chances to change his behavior - but he didn't. So whether he is a great parts supplier or not is immaterial to whether or not he is on this email list. --Philip, who misses buying from Rusty ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Other 606 issues soon to deal with
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. Car starts fine but sometimes light comes on, sometimes it does not come on, sometimes it comes on while the engine is running. Sometimes misses a little when cold so I am sure it's got a couple bad plugs. So with the stuck glow plug problem, any trick to getting them out? Maybe I should pull injectors and soak with marvel mystery oil overnight or something before removal? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Car For Allen
Wow. 50mpg. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3955674820.html Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Car For Allen
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.org/cto/3955674820.html Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Other 606 issues soon to deal with
AeroKroil or one of the Kroil penetrants. http://www.kanolabs.com/google/ Rick Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 4:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Maybe I should pull injectors and soak with marvel mystery oil overnight or something before removal? ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
On Jul 28, 2013, at 3:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net 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 yesterday. Rick Who was not attacked, did not get cancer, and holds no grudge. ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 because he gets another chance - why should the other (Trent) not? Buy from Gary if you want. Buy from Trent if you want. But Gary had multiple chances to change his behavior - but he didn't. So whether he is a great parts supplier or not is immaterial to whether or not he is on this email list. --Philip, who misses buying from Rusty __ Agreed ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source?
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 FleaBay in the $40 range. More if you want a really pristine one. Dan On Jul 28, 2013, at 3:39 PM, OK Don wrote: Weigh one of the ones you have, and just add that much weight to the lid --- oh, Martha wouldn't do that? ;-) ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source?
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 plastic sandwich bags hidden and tucked into the lid structure between outer skin and the inner structural members. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 6:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source? 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 FleaBay in the $40 range. More if you want a really pristine one. Dan On Jul 28, 2013, at 3:39 PM, OK Don wrote: Weigh one of the ones you have, and just add that much weight to the lid --- oh, Martha wouldn't do that? ;-) ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source?
Strap on a bag of lead bird shot:) Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 2:59 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com 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 weight in them. My other cars got trunk triangles retrofitted to them, and it was amazing how much nicer the trunk opening was compared to not having that extra mass on it. Damned things fly open like they're going through the back window without the triangle on them. Dan ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again
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: 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. ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source?
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 ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 ourselves whether we do or don't want to patronize any vendor who may or may not be part of this community. Allan Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com writes: On Jul 28, 2013, at 3:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net 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 yesterday. Rick Who was not attacked, did not get cancer, and holds no grudge. ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Car For Allen
Well at least we know it's not chipped Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com 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. -- Allan Streib ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Car For Allen
On Jul 28, 2013, at 7:13 PM, Allan Streib Crap. Sorry I spelled your name wrong in the original post... Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 jaime...@gmail.com writes: 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 -- Allan Streib ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again
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 ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] wasps everywhere
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 fuel filler cover, under the hood I've used quite a bit of Raid and think I got them all. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
--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, that's the American way, I guess. I'm with WILTON - I wanna hear what Trent has to say. You realize this brings out the ommitted banned close. mao ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again
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 maontin@gmail.com 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 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 ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 of May, a young lady answered the phone and took the order. Polite and professional and friendly, all in all a pleasant transaction. I believe she answered when I called a coupla times to find out what was going on. He could have given her a script to follow to share the magical mystery back then. Waiting two months now to reemerge with some promised story (Worldpac ate my orders?) begs questions, especially when he blew off Rusty too. We all acted in good faith to help him get started and in thanks we all got screwed. Nice. QED. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Jul 28, 2013, at 8:45 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: --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, that's the American way, I guess. I'm with WILTON - I wanna hear what Trent has to say. You realize this brings out the ommitted banned close. mao ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
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 coming from Trent. Seems the demand for parts still exists, customers still need parts, business opportunity still exists. In or Out? Facts Mam, Just the facts Grant... AZ... Who ran a worldwide commercial aviation parts business for 40 years and retired. On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 5:10 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: 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 ourselves whether we do or don't want to patronize any vendor who may or may not be part of this community. Allan Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com writes: On Jul 28, 2013, at 3:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net 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 yesterday. Rick Who was not attacked, did not get cancer, and holds no grudge. ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Car For Allen
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. --Philip ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere
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 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. Mud daubers are mostly just a nuisance and rarely attack. To keep them away, use cypermethrin. They won't land on a sprayed surface - at least for a while. -- Philip ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com 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. -- Allan Streib ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again
--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 cares - gimme my money, dude. Nobody really cares what happened to Trent. Take it to banned for the bad words... mao ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source?
How did you get an aluminum replacement lid? Which cars came with those? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 7:19 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com 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 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 plastic sandwich bags hidden and tucked into the lid structure between outer skin and the inner structural members. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 6:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source? 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 FleaBay in the $40 range. More if you want a really pristine one. Dan On Jul 28, 2013, at 3:39 PM, OK Don wrote: Weigh one of the ones you have, and just add that much weight to the lid --- oh, Martha wouldn't do that? ;-) ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source?
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 - Original Message - From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 10:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source? How did you get an aluminum replacement lid? Which cars came with those? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2013, at 7:19 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com 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 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 plastic sandwich bags hidden and tucked into the lid structure between outer skin and the inner structural members. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 6:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source? 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 FleaBay in the $40 range. More if you want a really pristine one. Dan On Jul 28, 2013, at 3:39 PM, OK Don wrote: Weigh one of the ones you have, and just add that much weight to the lid --- oh, Martha wouldn't do that? ;-) ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere
Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com 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, which I checked because I wanted to be sure there wasn't a mouse nest in there or something. Allan ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source?
On Jul 28, 2013 7:58 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com 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 ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trunk Triangle Source?
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 FleaBay in the $40 range. More if you want a really pristine one. Dan I had one from a Euro 123. The box was no good. I know I threw out the box, but don't remember if I kept the triangle. I will rummage around and see if I can find it. Not sure if it would be good enough for Martha. ___ http://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/mercedes_okiebenz.com
