[MBZ] SL

2015-02-16 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Anybody looking for a 560SL? A co-worker's moving to London, and is lightening the load. Smoke silver (possibly a repaint), 120kmi or so, meticulously maintained. Needs very little. He's been asking $7k looking for a quick sale, he figured it was a $10-12k car. Located in or about Spokane, WA

Re: [MBZ] here you go

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If there are no obvious issues based on inspection and test drive, I am all over this like casing on salami. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 11:26 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://jalopnik.com/would-you-pay-4-750-for-this-1993- mercedes-benz-600sel-1685943537 --R

[MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Alles.Is there some kind of electronic raspberry that one could squirt down the phone to stop robocalls?The do-not-call-list being more than useless, annoying too. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The best way I've found is to waste a bunch of their time, it doesn't stop them but seems to slow them down some. As others have said acting clueless works pretty well but for me nothing beats being really, really friendly. Make the caller want to not bother you anymore just because you're such

Re: [MBZ] DC driving

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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[MBZ] here you go

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
http://jalopnik.com/would-you-pay-4-750-for-this-1993-mercedes-benz-600sel-1685943537 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Schnee.

2015-02-16 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Me and my ariens, cruising the driveway.If you get the point. I do. Pointless, really. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] here you go

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
http://jalopnik.com/would-you-pay-4-750-for-this-1993-mercedes-benz-600sel-1685943537 --R Nope! the v-12 is problematic and expensive, like the M100 club I'd sooner pay that for a good 300SDL. Its a better car with a better engine. (and less electronics)

Re: [MBZ] snowmageddon XXXXVIIIIIII

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Don't scoff if you've never been driving in DC during rush hour. People commute more than two hours to get to work, and traffic often grid-locks in good weather. Wet snow packing down to ice on the freeway makes it really bad, and inadequate funding from Congress for road clearing doesn't

Re: [MBZ] snowmageddon XXXXVIIIIIII

2015-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Don't scoff if you've never been driving in DC during rush hour. People commute more than two hours to get to work, and traffic often grid-locks in good weather. Wet snow packing down to ice on the freeway makes it really bad, and inadequate funding from Congress for road clearing

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curt.I'd thought of replying in Cockney rhyming slang or Scouse or some such. Too much trouble for so little reward. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 17:15:50 + To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls From: mercedes@okiebenz.com The best

Re: [MBZ] DC driving

2015-02-16 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Click the link below to review my DC blizzard driving years ago on 80 240D. http://www.mail-archive.com/mercedes%40okiebenz.com/msg177872.html Wilton Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] snowmageddon XXXXVIIIIIII

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
It's not an issue of inadequate funding for road clearing -- it makes no sense to spend huge amounts of money on something that might be necessary once or twice a year. But then again, it's the federal gummint, so disregard my comment... --R On 2/16/15 11:11 AM, Peter Frederick via

Re: [MBZ] snowmageddon XXXXVIIIIIII

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am of course speaking in jest. We have a well coordinated attack plan in place - no asphalt left unsalted. The problem with our recent snow events is timing: each storm (including the one due in a few hours) managed to hit town just before the morning commute. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 11:45

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Thanks Ed! I thought the 230 was a 110. What is the sub type? (second set of 3 numbers after the 110.?) 190Dc and 200D are 110.110 The 230 has the single headlights of a 110 and the smaller taillights like a 110, but the hood area is stretched to accommodate the M180 engine. But, I

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Try Hola and then continue in Spanglish. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 12:15 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The best way I've found is to waste a bunch of their time, it doesn't stop them but seems to slow them down some. As others have said acting clueless works pretty

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Actually more reading on the reviews shows it requires bolts in the floor to hold the posts, which sorta defeats the purpose of having portable lifts, though I suppose if you unbolt them and move them they would be OK. Would have to put nuts or something in the floor though so no studs

Re: [MBZ] Car for poosy

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I have a friend who bought a '75 Rolls via eBay. flew to California and drove it home. IIRC, he paid $5000 for it. He found out on the drive back to OK that it needed a water pump. He ended up working with his father to machine a new part for the water pump in addition to installing new bearings

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I find keeping a coaches whistle near the phone to be an effective tool.. Phone rings, it's an unwanted call, I pick up the whistle and blow it into the phone... Usually, by the time I'm through, they have hung up and moved on to more receptive pastures. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 10:57 AM, Fred

Re: [MBZ] Car for poosy

2015-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
In talking with George, the Leatherique guy, who had several Rolls-Royces over the years, I quickly learned I wanted no part of that nightmare. Lots and lots of very unique parts and assemblies that are very, very expensive and often single sourced. Beautiful cars, but not my idea of fun. Dan

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Long time ago I had an answering machine that could be set to start with the three tones used to signal the phone service had been disconnected. Very effective at stopping the unwanted calls. Real humans would listen past the tone, then either leave a message or try again later. -- Max

[MBZ] ML

2015-02-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
We had ice last night with about 6 of snow today. My ML tires are worn out and waiting on new ones to arrive but even at that it gets around great in this stuff. Wow. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
Four on the tree? How does that shift pattern work? Pull way, way toward you and up for reverse? :) On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 9:11 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: And both have a four speed on the tree, not a three speed. Peter

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Looks dangerous to me. Nothing holding it down. A fall against the side of the car and good night! Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 13:09:28 -0500 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] This baffles me From: mercedes@okiebenz.com What keeps these lifts from

[MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
What keeps these lifts from collapsing and squeezing the car doors? http://www.costco.com/.product.11731656.html?EMID=B2C_2015_0216_PresidentsDay --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
What exactly are you trying to do? Not sure what would be so difficult... --R On 2/16/15 2:10 PM, wiltonw--- via Mercedes wrote: Computer update not going well. Nieeded help of ISP (time Warner Cable). Called # supposedly theirs Fri 6th and got scammed by SOB in Singapore at cost of

Re: [MBZ] ML

2015-02-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yea the same one. I don't remember how many miles it had on it when I got it from you but it's a 225k now so they are just worn down. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 16, 2015, at 2:20 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Is that the ML you got from me? It was GREAT in ice and snow - - - What did

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
Magic. Sheer magic. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 1:09 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What keeps these lifts from collapsing and squeezing the car doors? http://www.costco.com/.product.11731656.html?EMID= B2C_2015_0216_PresidentsDay --R

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
If they are recorded messages just ignore them if the caller ID shows no info or some random number from somewhere. If the answering machine gets it they stop. If it is a person, like Technical Services calling about your windows computer just start shouting allahuwa akbar, asking if they

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread wiltonw--- via Mercedes
Computer update not going well. Nieeded help of ISP (time Warner Cable). Called # supposedly theirs Fri 6th and got scammed by SOB in Singapore at cost of $464.44 plus lots of worry and other costs of trying to recover. Took unit to Geek Squad at Best Buy to try to fix whatever SOB may have

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The W115 220D had a short hood and was straight across between the headlights and across the radiator support. The W115 300D ('75 '76) had a longer hood and the radiator support was a few inches in front of the line across the headlights - to accommodate the longer OM617 engine. I would think

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You need something Like this: Www.plugnblock.com I used to have a little black box that went inline with the POTS line that would pause the off hook signal or something to that effect. It disrupted recorded calls somehow by doing this. I just look at the caller ID and if I don't recognize it

Re: [MBZ] here you go

2015-02-16 Thread G. M. Brown via Mercedes
No matter how good/bad the price for one of these, I think the majority of the folks on this list are of the somewhat frugal variety and wouldn't be interested in the gas mileage. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:10:30 + wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Computer update not going well. Needed help of ISP (time Warner Cable). Called # supposedly theirs Fri 6th and got scammed by SOB in Singapore at cost of $464.44 plus lots of worry and other costs of trying to recover. Took unit

Re: [MBZ] I just love these cars

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I also like the 126 SEC, but not enough to buy one . . . On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 8:50 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Looks well kept. I personally dislike that body style, however. On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 4:16 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes

[MBZ] OT Welding learnings

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
The local tech college teaches welding of various sorts. I am thinking to take a class. I just turned 60 (!!!) so it is free except for the materials fee. The choices are: Arc Welding I Gas Metal Arc Weld. Ferrous I Flux Cored Arc Welding I Tungsten Arc Welding I think I would want Flux

Re: [MBZ] OT Welding learnings

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I've wanting to get into arc welding of some sort, and started watching the various videos at http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/mig-welding-videos.html (send by Grant a few days ago?). I decided that for lighter metal and around the house, a 115 volt MIG/Flux core wire welder is all I need. If

Re: [MBZ] ML

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Is that the ML you got from me? It was GREAT in ice and snow - - - What did you do to the tires? They weren't that bad when you got it. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 1:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: We had ice last night with about 6 of snow today. My ML tires are

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Difficult on the iPad or getting to legitimate TWC agent? Difficulty on iPad is to keep shaky hands from touching stuff I don' want. I spend a LOT -A LOT- of time correcting stuff that gets in accidentally. Also, the email format I'm using now is not nearly as versatile as what I've been

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Well, whatever it is you are trying to do to set up a new computer. should not be too hard, depending. You know you can use Siri to do lots of stuff on the ipad - saves a lot of typing and she seems to be pretty good at recognizing speech. Check it out, you can dictate lots of stuff and

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
What keeps these lifts from collapsing and squeezing the car doors? http://www.costco.com/.product.11731656.html?EMID=B2C_2015_0216_PresidentsDay --R For the same money, or a little more, you can buy a real hoist with the bar across the top. Either way you need a BIG hunk of concrete under

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curt, et al.Portable was the word that gave me the creeps. How many people will buy this product and not anchor it properly?How many people will see portable and reposition it in haste away from the anchors? My view is that it is a recipe for disaster. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
What about the great big bolts attaching it to the floor? Zoom in on the picture, they're pretty clear. ;) -Curt From: Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The android voice recognition is damned near flawless - it even nailed Leonid Breznev on the first go. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 4:47 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Well, whatever it is you are trying to do to set up a new computer. should not be too hard, depending.

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:22:27 -0500 Alice Strickland via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: SOB in Singapore portrayed himself as TWC agent, took control of my computer, got me to give 'I'm c card # and 'don't know what else he may have done to read/see everything I may do in future. I

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Loss of peace of mind is worst of all of it. Been in bad shape for over a week now, and tremor of right hand is seriously exacerbated. Makes doing anything even harder. Especially hard not to touch wrong thing on the iPad. Wilton Sent from my iPad On Feb 16, 2015, at 2:37 PM, Craig via

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Reverse is toward you past the detent, and up. first is center and up Second is center and down. Standard 3 on the tree layout, but a lower gear is added where the shovey or frod had reverse, and reverse is one notch further back, past a detent. ___

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Four on the tree? How does that shift pattern work? Pull way, way toward you and up for reverse? :) Presactly! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Welding learnings

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's why I came up short for a master's degree - got sick of taking off- topic courses such as physics and P CHEM On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 3:18 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I've wanting to get into arc welding of some sort, and started watching the various videos at

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If anyone attempts to install this lift as a DIY project please share with videos and blow by blow account of how you did it. I am hung up on the bolt to the floor part. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 5:11 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What keeps these lifts from

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Right; shouldn't have been hard at all until I couldn't remember the passwords for Norton and email. Then, I had to talk to TWC (ISP). Trying to get # for 'em, I found twconlinehelp.com with a phone # amongst other legitimate TWC listings. The # is for the scamming SOB in Singapore who

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Addison Thompson via Mercedes
Andrew, Are you just fooling around with us or do you really believe that the lunar landing photos were faked? I can tell you that I worked for Buzz Aldrin in 1972 and I knew Neal Armstrong (last talked to him in 2007). If they faked the landing they certainly did a great job of continuing the

Re: [MBZ] OT Welding learnings

2015-02-16 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Arc Welding I Gas Metal Arc Weld. Ferrous I Flux Cored Arc Welding I Tungsten Arc Welding I think I would want Flux Cored? The descriptions are minimal, but that would be for wire welders? Take 'em all! For welding on rusty cars, #3 seems to work for me. -- Jim

[MBZ] Driving in DC

2015-02-16 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
I paid my fee. Good luck getting any more outta me. Check the link below. http://www.mail-archive.com/mercedes%40okiebenz.com/msg135490.html Wilt Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Yeah, I used to have to work for one of those too. What a pain in the sitting part. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] A contest entry

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've been buying parts from IDparts.com for awhile, its where I got the injector nozzles for my 190D (MB content). Their doing a cold start contest so this morning in the cold I made a video:http://youtu.be/hxWA_55F5d8 -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] espresso machine vibrator

2015-02-16 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: 50 shades of black? Did anyone see that movie? I heard that it is quite racey? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
section: http://europe.autonews.com/article/20150216/COPY/302169928/5-ways-that-apple-is-already-poised-to-become-an-automaker?cciid=email-ane-daily They could call the new product an iCoulomb  or and iTesla  (n) iOhm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I believe that his tongue was placed firmly in his cheek - - - On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 5:08 PM, Addison Thompson via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Andrew, Are you just fooling around with us or do you really believe that the lunar landing photos were faked? From: Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I love the sound track - it makes the installation seem so carefree and easy. The steps that are critical are not shown - starting the initial drill hole and pounding in the bolt from start to finish in a VERTICAL orientation.. I would probably be bouncing the bit all over the place as it refused

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
She is one of those smart people who are actually quite stupid. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 7:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So she’s dead because she believed the lunar landing was faked? Did the Illuminati do her in? Dan On Feb 16, 2015, at 7:02 PM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] OT for Gerry and other toada-volt owners

2015-02-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That's a great story. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Original Message   From: Andrew Strasfogel: OMG you don't know me at all. My former partner steadfastly believed the lunar landing was faked, and nothing could shake this belief.  That was one of her fatal flaws... Probably not safe for work. Vulgarity, and maybe some nudity.  Penn and Teller.

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
I don't think you need a thick slab for a four post. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 16, 2015, at 7:19 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm sure you could pay a professional to install it. I'm also tempted. I have a very high ceiling in my garage, but the garage

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Addison Thompson via Mercedes
Ahhh…… My faith in the List is restored! ;-) Addison On Feb 16, 2015, at 4:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: From: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston? OMG you don't know me at all. My former partner steadfastly believed

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Dunno, I'd drill a test hole. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 16, 2015 7:30:56 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: How does one determine thickness of a garage floor, other than drilling a test hole? ___

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Bet theres a service for that... -Curt From: Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This baffles me On Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:45:21 -0500 Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Use a masonry bit, they're really easy. The worst thing would be if you hit steel in the slab. Actually, not having steel in the slab would probably be bad too. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com; Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Driving in DC

2015-02-16 Thread wiltonw--- via Mercedes
That parking space was near Georgetown U., not George Wash. Wilt I paid my fee. Good luck getting any more outta me. Check the link below. http://www.mail-archive.com/mercedes%40okiebenz.com/msg135490.html Wilt Sent from my iPad ___

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The manufacturer has made a video...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kXzzrufv_M -CurtWho generally checks youtube before asking questions. From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] OT for Gerry and other toada-volt owners

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Toada stealer told this pious guy he was in for $4400. He fixed it himself for time and a couple of bucks worth of vinegar and soda. http://imgur.com/gallery/j8Bcp Shades of Herr Doktor Marshall Booth. Also, an insight into the build quality (or lack of ) in a toada. Twirl the fuses,

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Addison Thompson via Mercedes
Wilton, I also heard it said that If there is no solution there is no problem. Good luck! Addison Thompson On his Mac On Feb 16, 2015, at 3:31 PM, Wilton wrote: From: Alice Strickland alice.strickl...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee] snip Nothing is hard if ya

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
Or just buy a four post. Safer, more practical as you can safely store cars underneath and use a bridge jack ( I think that's what it's called) if you want to do a repair with wheels off the ramp. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 16, 2015, at 5:11 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:45:21 -0500 Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dunno, I'd drill a test hole. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 16, 2015 7:30:56 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: How does one determine thickness of

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Curt wrote: The best way I've found is to waste a bunch of their time... Hear. Hear. I like to string them along with questions and then wrong name and address. Lately the calls are not robo, but annoying since they are from some national 'school' network. Come to find out the teach

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Addison wrote: I also heard it said that If there is no solution there is no problem. I heard that having birthdays is good for your health. Studies show that persons who have more birthdays live longer. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-16 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Yes, cncled USAA card Mon afternoon; new one en route. Ltr to 'em tomorrow splainin the scam in detail. Wilt Sent from my iPad On Feb 16, 2015, at 5:38 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:22:27 -0500 Alice Strickland via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT for Gerry and other toada-volt owners

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Hope he has the sense to go looking for the water leak, them bus bars didn't corrode themselves... -Curt From: Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 6:26 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT for Gerry and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OMG you don't know me at all. My former partner steadfastly believed the lunar landing was faked, and nothing could shake this belief. That was one of her fatal flaws... On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 6:44 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I believe that his tongue was placed

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
So she’s dead because she believed the lunar landing was faked? Did the Illuminati do her in? Dan On Feb 16, 2015, at 7:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: OMG you don't know me at all. My former partner steadfastly believed the lunar landing was faked,

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'm sure you could pay a professional to install it. I'm also tempted. I have a very high ceiling in my garage, but the garage doors hang low. If I changed my garage doors, I could probably install a full-size lift, but I'd probably also have to do some concrete work, not sure of thickness

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
The tag under the hood says 110011 On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 10:41 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Thanks Ed! I thought the 230 was a 110. What is the sub type? (second set of 3 numbers after the 110.?) 190Dc and 200D are 110.110 The 230 has the single

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 17 Feb 2015 01:02:50 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm sure a ground-penetrating radar, like the Lab used to check out concrete before drilling and ground before digging, could easily tell you. Now you just have to find one. Bet theres a

Re: [MBZ] This baffles me

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Ultrasonic measurement Surely someone in DC has sonar... On February 16, 2015 7:30:56 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: How does one determine thickness of a garage floor, other than drilling a test hole? ___

[MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Borrowed from MBCA Hawaii section: http://europe.autonews.com/article/20150216/COPY/302169928/5-ways-that-apple-is-already-poised-to-become-an-automaker?cciid=email-ane-daily They could call the new product an iCoulomb or and iTesla (n) iOhm ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
Wait, wait, wait. A 110 isn't a 110? Why is the 4 cyl 200 different from the 6cyl 230? Is the 200 literally a shorter car? I thought they were the same chassis, just with different engines. EdB On Sat, Feb 14, 2015 at 10:00 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: OK... So

[MBZ] snowmageddon XXXXVIIIIIII

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Time to celebrate! There is 8 of schnee headed for DC. DC will be shut down for days and the rascals can do no harm! Great news for the rest of us! Funny how such a little snow would barely be noticed in the rest of the country (RTC), is a considered a huge catastrophe in the land of

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 7:41 AM, Ed Booher via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Wait, wait, wait. A 110 isn't a 110? Why is the 4 cyl 200 different from the 6cyl 230? Is the 200 literally a shorter car? I thought they were the same chassis, just with different engines. Two different

Re: [MBZ] Car for poosy

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
A friend bought a Rolls a few years ago with some inheritance money. IIRC he paid around $40k. It had a series of malfunctions costing him in the $20,000 range. He ended up selling it for $3k in disgust just to get away from it... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
The goal of education is learning how to think. Thinking requires facts but education is not just learning facts. Comments like this imply that our education system isn't working. -Original Message- From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 7:11 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
She is one of those smart people who are actually quite stupid. I have a brother like that. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 4:11 PM To: Dan Penoff; Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
However, that wastes your time as well. Just hang up on them. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 7:42 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Curt wrote: The best way I've found is to waste a bunch of their time... Hear. Hear. I like to string them along with questions and then

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
No, it would be the iAmpere - it's the amps that make the difference. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 7:40 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Borrowed from MBCA Hawaii section: http://europe.autonews.com/article/20150216/COPY/ 302169928/5-ways-that-apple-is-already-poised

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
So do I. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 10:06 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: She is one of those smart people who are actually quite stupid. I have a brother like that. Greg -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens!

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
See my tag line - nothing works for some people but peeing on the electric fence --- On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 9:35 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The goal of education is learning how to think. Thinking requires facts but education is not just learning facts.

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Remember its Apple we're talking about. The whole engine (motor I guess) compartment will be glued shut, there will be no user serviceable components. I'm typing this on an Macbook Pro that has no openings for the drive or the battery. If either fails it'll be a bugger to replace. The newest

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The ML had one of those trannies - Kaleb has it now. You just pried off the cap on what should have been the dip stick tube, and poof - a serviceable tranny. You then buy the universal tranny dip stick (from Q at that time) and you're in business. I think there is a law about having to support a

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Curt wrote: The best way I've found is to waste a bunch of their time... Hear. Hear. I like to string them along with questions and then wrong name and address. Lately the calls are not robo, but annoying since they are from some national 'school' network. Come to find out the teach

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
/article/20150216/COPY/ 302169928/5-ways-that-apple-is-already-poised-to-become- an-automaker?cciid=email-ane-daily They could call the new product an iCoulomb or and iTesla (n) iOhm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
sell that.. yeah.. The kit could come with scissors so you could cut grass, go green, and not go hungry.. ;))) On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 6:40 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Borrowed from MBCA Hawaii section: http://europe.autonews.com/article/20150216/COPY

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