Re: [MBZ] Source for Bumper Cover

2014-10-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I like this idea. A couple of .50 caliber barrels sticking out front and I would bet no one would dare to pass me more than once Sent from my iPad On Oct 9, 2014, at 10:26 PM, Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Let's try that again, The attachment didn't come through...

Re: [MBZ] Source for Bumper Cover

2014-10-10 Thread LarryT via Mercedes
Hi Dan, you didn't mention what year your S420 is - but I looked at Rockauto.com and they have them for a 96 w/o Parktronic. They also offer several types manufacturers. LarryT 91 300D On 10/9/2014 11:49 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Need a front bumper cover for the S420. I've

Re: [MBZ] Source for Bumper Cover

2014-10-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Thanks, Larry! I checked them out and it was a good deal - until shipping got added! They wanted more for shipping than the bumper cover cost! Bumper cover - $130 Shipping - $175 Ouch! It was worth a shot. I appreciate the suggestion. Dan Sent from my iPad On Oct 10, 2014, at 8:02 AM,

Re: [MBZ] shelf treasures

2014-10-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
+1, anything else is pretty much a waste of time. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Source for Bumper Cover

2014-10-10 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I don't have a 3D printer yet though I have been thinking to make one, there are enough plans and parts now to build one that works passably well for a coupla-few hunnad dollas. I have the computer set up and stepper driver board for my CNC machine that could just swap over to a 3D printer

Re: [MBZ] Source for Bumper Cover

2014-10-10 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
LarryT via Mercedes wrote: Hi Dan, you didn't mention what year your S420 is - but I looked at Rockauto.com and they have them for a 96 w/o Parktronic. They also offer several types manufacturers. I don't know how this applies to the 140 bumper cover situation, but I can remember looking

Re: [MBZ] Source for Bumper Cover

2014-10-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I found an ebay auction from CARID (I think) for $240 or best offer with free shipping and the part is in Tampa. I made an offer of $175 and I would pick it up locally. We'll see if they go for it. They want $130 with like $150 shipping (truck) on their web site. Dan Sent from my iPad On

Re: [MBZ] Source for Bumper Cover

2014-10-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I tried that once fo a large item in nearby Silver Spring the seller wanted $90 to ship. He said sure, pick it up but I will still have to charge you $90 for convenience. On Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 10:32 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I found an ebay auction from CARID

Re: [MBZ] Source for Bumper Cover

2014-10-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That's no doubt due to the shipping really costing them far less and the difference going towards the profit margin. This seems to be the standard ruse with eBay and other sellers who advertise suspiciously low prices then charge obscene amounts for shipping. No response yet. I suspect this is

[MBZ] Old Mercedes have good brakes

2014-10-10 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On my way back from lunch a few minutes ago, I got a bit surprised when traffic stopped in front of me. I braked so hard that the car slid for a few feet and I saw a puff of blue smoke behind me and could smell burning rubber. Brakes are pretty even too. Slid straight as an arrow. Thankfully,

Re: [MBZ] Old Mercedes have good brakes

2014-10-10 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
On my way back from lunch a few minutes ago, I got a bit surprised when traffic stopped in front of me. I braked so hard that the car slid for a few feet and I saw a puff of blue smoke behind me and could smell burning rubber. Brakes are pretty even too. Slid straight as an arrow. Thankfully,

Re: [MBZ] W149 Evaporator Leak

2014-10-10 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 10/10/2014 4:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I'm pleased to report that after a week of use in 85F-90F temperatures that the S500's AC is still holding a good charge, and based on the sight glass it has not dropped since I charged it last week (no bubbles). Prior to sealing the

Re: [MBZ] W149 Evaporator Leak

2014-10-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yes, I thought about that. I'm taking a so far, so good approach. Absolute worst case scenario if it goes south is that it stays cool for a few more weeks until our winter kicks in. Then there's no pressure to get it done. Dan On Oct 10, 2014, at 5:18 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca

Re: [MBZ] Test

2014-10-10 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I read you 5X5. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of archer75--- via Mercedes Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 12:54 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Test Test ___

Re: [MBZ] W149 Evaporator Leak

2014-10-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY so far; hope it continues to go well. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 5:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] W149 Evaporator Leak I'm pleased to report that after a week of

Re: [MBZ] W149 Evaporator Leak

2014-10-10 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks for your report, encouraging news. If my '95 E300 leak takes all summer to become noticeable, my car may be a good candidate too. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Bailing Out Over NC

2014-10-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Check this story out - it's pretty amazing. http://www.weatherimagery.com/blog/ejects-into-thunderstorm/ Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Source for Bumper Cover

2014-10-10 Thread Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
Not sure in your neck of the woods but here they have introduced a fee on both the final price and shipping, supposedly to get rid of the sellers who sell cheap but charge a lot for shipping. However ebay have also partnered with Aussie Post, so you can get a shipping label via ebay for a

Re: [MBZ] W149 Evaporator Leak

2014-10-10 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Dan, Remind me what leak sealer did you use? My 124 300D has a bad leak somewhere in AC system. Thx. On Oct 10, 2014 6:52 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Thanks for your report, encouraging news. If my '95 E300 leak takes all summer to become noticeable, my car

Re: [MBZ] Bailing Out Over NC

2014-10-10 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I don't understand why the pilot didn't wait to eject at a lower altitude. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Bailing Out Over NC

2014-10-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 10 Oct 2014 20:18:39 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Check this story out - it's pretty amazing. http://www.weatherimagery.com/blog/ejects-into-thunderstorm/ Indeed! I heard about it when I was in the USAF. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Bailing Out Over NC

2014-10-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:18:11 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I don't understand why the pilot didn't wait to eject at a lower altitude. Just prior to their decent into Beaufort, Rankin heard a series of very loud grinding noises coming from his