[MBZ] Poos car

2015-03-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
97 S320 mercedes benz http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/4943891895.html via cPro Craigslist App iOS: http://bit.ly/CL_iOS Android: http://bit.ly/CL_android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] 300cd manny

2015-03-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1982 Mercedes 300CD http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4944095342.html via cPro Craigslist App iOS: http://bit.ly/CL_iOS Android: http://bit.ly/CL_android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] It's for sale

2015-03-22 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
In the second picture, the blue finnie is very evident at the right side of the picture, with its right rear tire just above the driver's side headlight of the W124. Craig yabut, you have to click on the second picture to see it. I didn't the first time. __

Re: [MBZ] It's for sale

2015-03-22 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Ah! right, I didn't notice the second picture. It looks like my son's 200D 2.4 Second picture. Blue finnie in the next bay. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opt

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber Bilsteins

2015-03-22 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Sachs are OEM on the W124s, work just like Bilsteins. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdpa

Re: [MBZ] It's for sale

2015-03-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 22 Mar 2015 21:53:25 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > >I want the finnie in the next bay over. > > > >Dan > > Where are you seeing that? > > White 107 on the lift. red 114/115 behind it. Next bay on the other > side, you can only see the lift and its pump. Huh? In the secon

Re: [MBZ] It's for sale

2015-03-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Second picture. Blue finnie in the next bay. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 22, 2015, at 10:53 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >> I want the finnie in the next bay over. >> >> Dan > > Where are you seeing that? > > White 107 on the lift. red 114/115 behind it. Next bay on the o

Re: [MBZ] It's for sale

2015-03-22 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I want the finnie in the next bay over. Dan Where are you seeing that? White 107 on the lift. red 114/115 behind it. Next bay on the other side, you can only see the lift and its pump. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Having served in the military, I can say without hesitation that I destroyed hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of government materials and equipment. In fact, their purpose was to do exactly that function, and do it well.. Drone what drone.. I didn't see no steenking drone mon.. On Sun,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Greenpeace founder is a skeptic too!

2015-03-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I have been unable to clearly define the exact time these devices were introduced. Circa 1780'ish seems to be a working date, with later versions perhaps made into the 1820's era. It appears that there were several different countries which used them, which imparts the thought that doctors trained

Re: [MBZ] Interweb learning

2015-03-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
I know the sticks tend to absorb moisture over time and need to be baked dry again before using. Flux core sounds like it does that as well, so the smaller 2# roll, though more expensive, could be more economical for my use now. clay On Mar 22, 2015, at 4:21 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wro

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-22 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
You seriously want to destroy US Government property?? Seriously? Millions of mexi, central ameri and other forms of cans and various and sundry other turd world effluvia come into the US of A, live off the work of US citizens and destroy goobermnt property every minute of every day. For

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-22 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Andrew sez: I shower at least weekly, except in leap months. Yabut, you live with cats. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Greenpeace founder is a skeptic too!

2015-03-22 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Da GMann Sez: As something of a student of mechanical history, I came across a medical device which was sold at one time to the general public with incredible claims of medical cure and success. The people who sold this device made a name for themselves because of their success in selling this

Re: [MBZ] OT but relevant for all of us who have to make stuff

2015-03-22 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
There's a hitch: "The one disheartening caveat to his advice is that many of his projects begin with something none of us will ever have, or have access to: a waterjet cutter. He does mention that a plasma cutter is a poor man's waterjet, which is something many hackerspaces do have or at least c

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber Bilsteins

2015-03-22 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
FYI, I have new Bilsteins at all 4 corners - they made a huge difference in the stance of the car! Before it was 1/2" lower on the passenger side but the new shocks corrected that. If you think all shocks are the same, compare a Bilstein to a Monroe! The shaft on the Monroe is approx 5/8" di

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-22 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
For what it's worth, my '95 sedan measures 15.5 inches from star cap center to outer bump of fender lip. Slight negative camber. All links and spring pad relatively fresh, but subframe bushings are probably original. Tire wear is even. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 2

Re: [MBZ] SL

2015-03-22 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎Jim Sez: >I got some time to work on the >'new' SL this weekend. Are you putting the write ups on Formica Peak? I hope so, I enjoy reading your adventures.  Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes engine block heater winter diesel

2015-03-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
So Fred-that will work for my 300CD OM 617- yes? I need one after this wicked winter. On Mar 22, 2015 5:37 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" wrote: > Dan, et al.Also OM603 and others. > > Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > > > Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2015 17:11:26 -0400 > > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] SL

2015-03-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Because time is an issue, and this is the original compressor - I don't want to do a bunch of R&R only to have something else in it fail or act up. I did consider that, but between getting the tools, the time to do the work and the potential for rework I just bit the bullet and ordered a new De

Re: [MBZ] SL

2015-03-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Dan, AC compressor: Why not replace the front and rear seal, put a new coil and clutch on it, and get a few more years of service? Not hard at all, easier if you get the special tool for removing the clutch. I did that work on the compressor in my '87 wagon almost ten years ago, still going

Re: [MBZ] Texas TEA oil?

2015-03-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OMG. What a great marketing ploy. Analogous to Tito's vodka campaign. If it's from Texas it must be great. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secur

Re: [MBZ] Interweb learning

2015-03-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I took a 2 day class at a local(ish) artist colony I guess you'd call it. We made "art" out of rusty metal which is a good way to learn how to weld for rusty cars. Honestly the only thing to do is practice. Buy the HF welder and start sticking metal together. The one thing I've heard about it is

Re: [MBZ] Texas TEA oil?

2015-03-22 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Don't know anything about it, but this one looks even more interesting - - - might need to get some for the VW. http://www.amazon.com/TEXAS-TEA-Motor-Oil-Synthetic/dp/B00COWX5CC/ref=sr_1_7?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1427066284&sr=1-7&keywords=TEXAS+TEA+Motor+Oil On Sun, Mar 22, 2015 at 2:10 PM, All

Re: [MBZ] It's for sale

2015-03-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Uh no Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 22, 2015, at 5:59 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sun, 22 Mar 2015 13:42:16 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> Mercedes 300D >> http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4940739903.html > > So is that yours in your new shop? > > > Craig > >

Re: [MBZ] It's for sale

2015-03-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 22 Mar 2015 13:42:16 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > Mercedes 300D > http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4940739903.html So is that yours in your new shop? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] SL

2015-03-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Attaboy! I got to take the left rear wheel off of the SL when I got home on Friday to have a hole plugged. Picked up a nail, thankfully right smack dab in the middle of the tread. I was planning on getting tires for the R230 Launch wheels I'm going to put on the car in May - glad I didn't hav

Re: [MBZ] It's for sale

2015-03-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I want the finnie in the next bay over. Dan > On Mar 22, 2015, at 6:51 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > Do you plan on making some more marketing attempt? IT is sort of obvious > that it would be for sale, is there any sizzle or steak to tempt a buyer to > contact you? > > > > clay >

Re: [MBZ] Interweb learning

2015-03-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The future Mr. Bawk Ba Gawk. (Obscure reference that few here will understand.) Dan > On Mar 22, 2015, at 6:46 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > I spent sooo much time on interweb welding knowledge, I was still asleep this > morning when #1 came upstairs to drag me out of bed so he could get

Re: [MBZ] Dan's search is over

2015-03-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Wow. Evil Kneivel's S600. I can imagine how that car was driven... "Minor issues?" On an S600 a "minor issue" can be several thousand dollars. Can't make it on a weekend. Too bad. Thanks! Dan > On Mar 22, 2015, at 7:46 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://grandrapids.craigs

Re: [MBZ] It's for sale

2015-03-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
Do you plan on making some more marketing attempt? IT is sort of obvious that it would be for sale, is there any sizzle or steak to tempt a buyer to contact you? clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She was green,

[MBZ] Dan's search is over

2015-03-22 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Interweb learning

2015-03-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
I spent a goodly part of the evening last night gathering interweb learning on welding. There are classes available, but I figure I should get a head start on it with the fellow from UC Irvine. There are other teachers online, so I will see what all they have to add. The rust repair for the

[MBZ] SL

2015-03-22 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I got some time to work on the 'new' SL this weekend. I got the new thermostat in, the new hood release cable (mostly) in, and cleaned the driver's door switch so that the dome lights work properly. Still plenty to do, including figuring out how to get that da#$%ed firewall grommet for the hood c

Re: [MBZ] Now Looking for a Car - Was Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-22 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Why is it badged as an E320? And advertised as gas fueled? Answer: because it's an E320 V6! Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery optio

Re: [MBZ] OT: The Problem

2015-03-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Most people have no idea what it costs to make anything because most people have never actually made anything. They'll say "well that only takes you an hour, minimum wage is $8/hr so that should be $8." Which of course doesn't take into account taxes, energy input, insurance, healthcare and of c

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes engine block heater winter diesel

2015-03-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Cool. The EPC typically defaults to the latest application, so I'm not surprised there are legacy applications as well. Dan > On Mar 22, 2015, at 5:37 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan, et al.Also OM603 and others. > > Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > >> Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes engine block heater winter diesel

2015-03-22 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Dan, et al.Also OM603 and others. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2015 17:11:26 -0400 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes engine block heater winter diesel > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > > EPC shows applications for later models: > > http://www.mb

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes engine block heater winter diesel

2015-03-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
EPC shows applications for later models: http://www.mbpartsworld.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_assembly=1077207&ukey_product=7952526 Dan > On Mar 22, 2015, at 5:07 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not Mine.W123 and others606 200 00 96 > > Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > > From: r

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes engine block heater winter diesel

2015-03-22 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Not Mine.W123 and others606 200 00 96 Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. From: ro...@craigslist.org To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: Mercedes engine block heater winter diesel Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2015 13:59:56 -0700 fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist: Mercedes eng

[MBZ] Texas TEA oil?

2015-03-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Anyone tried this stuff? http://www.amazon.com/TEXAS-TEA-Motor-Oil-5W-20/dp/B00COWIVLM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.n

Re: [MBZ] It's for sale

2015-03-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The ad is far too verbose. You need to tone down the chatter. Dan > On Mar 22, 2015, at 2:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Mercedes 300D > http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4940739903.html > > via cPro Craigslist App > iOS: http://bit.ly/CL_iOS > Android: http://bit.ly

[MBZ] OT: The Problem

2015-03-22 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Reading Wilton's stories reminded me of a commentator (more than a few years back) who opined that the problem with contemporary Americans was that most of them were too far removed from the production of food. In other words, folks were unaware of what was involved in growing/raising crops and a

[MBZ] It's for sale

2015-03-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Mercedes 300D http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4940739903.html via cPro Craigslist App iOS: http://bit.ly/CL_iOS Android: http://bit.ly/CL_android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To U

[MBZ] Strategic hybrid initiative from Mercedes-Benz: Ten new plug-in hybrids by 2017

2015-03-22 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I have seen an S-class hybrid around here, this will be interesting to see how they play out. A bit spendy though. http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614307-1-1796213-1-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1426975376890 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com T

Re: [MBZ] Once seen, cannot be unseen

2015-03-22 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Noticed, doe; ya slipped 'least oncet an used a full t-h in "them." 'Gotta watch dat. Wilton - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" To: "Rich Thomas" ; "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2015 1:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Once seen, cannot be unseen Ohh

Re: [MBZ] Once seen, cannot be unseen

2015-03-22 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Oh, if it were just NOT black, I could have those 22's, have my doors sucked closed and keep the keys in my pocket; please, don't let me hafta DO anything. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2015 1:27

Re: [MBZ] Once seen, cannot be unseen

2015-03-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Ohh do pimp them 22's woodcha... I be dwn wit dat. 7 large fo dem babies bro ub stylin. Dem hos be climin all ova yo drivin dat. Grant [who only minored in "getto speak" and now returns to proper English {gladly}] On Sun, Mar 22, 2015 at 10:27 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < merc

[MBZ] Once seen, cannot be unseen

2015-03-22 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/4929137546.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdpa

Re: [MBZ] Poosmobiles - NOT

2015-03-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s not perfect, but decent for the money. The question is more like do I want to spend another $2000 to get a really nice example? Probably not. If you want to send me your pictures privately I can post them in a DropBox folder so everyone can see them. I have no idea when the Klebmail serv

Re: [MBZ] Poosmobiles - NOT

2015-03-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] ROAD TRIP!

2015-03-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
BMW, yuk Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2015, at 11:56 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > > I bought a 2001 BMW 740iL > > Don Snook > > > >> On Mar 21, 2015, at 9:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >> >> What new car? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Mar 21, 2015, at 9:25 PM, Donald Snook via