The 200D sat for maybe 10 years. Battery, crank, start.
-- Jim
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There are several hints that it has been abused...
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 11:01 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> Actually a pretty decent looking car.
>
> With 148,000 on the clock, should have lots of miles left before the head
> cracks or some other sin happens...
>
> AC blower is not a bad fi
Me too. What's the point of them anyway?
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 9:18 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes wrote:
> I agree.
>
> Boring.
>
>
> > On Oct 1, 2015, at 6:47 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Colors are great, but those 450s are sooo bori
Latest tracking model takes it well out to sea, then bending slightly
toward the coast near the NY-NJ line.
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 9:11 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Thus far Joaquin has only moved south and west, still waiting for it to
> turn north. This storm i
Actually a pretty decent looking car.
With 148,000 on the clock, should have lots of miles left before the head
cracks or some other sin happens...
AC blower is not a bad fix.
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 5:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> 1987 MERCEDES 300S
It is hard to see anything (CARB) when your head in in a hole between
your gluteus maximi
Asking goober in goobermnt to make logical decisions is counter to the kulture.
Good points!
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Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
On October 1, 2015 2:14:11 PM EDT, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Well it's either going to start or it won't. If it starts drive it home, if not
have it towed home. I would have been all over that thing. If it's been sitting
that long with those plastic fuel lines it's possible the fuel had bleed off
and you will have to crank the piss out of it to get it sta
I agree.
Boring.
> On Oct 1, 2015, at 6:47 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Colors are great, but those 450s are sooo borig.
>
> On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> 1976 Mercedes-
Thus far Joaquin has only moved south and west, still waiting for it to turn
north. This storm is a tricky one...
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'95 E300
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Battery, new fuel filters (but I bet you don't need them). Maybe jumper cables.
Worst case scenario, some electrical vermin will prevent the electronic IP from
allowing fuel to flow.
So what was the problem that led to the long nap?
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On October 1,
Good points!
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'87 300TD
'95 E300
On October 1, 2015 2:14:11 PM EDT, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
wrote:
>The other part of this I think the greenie weenies at CARB miss is that
>by using more fuel we require more fuel trucks and refining capacity
>both of which produce
Hurricane Joaquin an 'extremely dangerous' category 4 storm, packing
135 mph winds
The storm has dumped as many as 20 inches of rain on the Bahamas and
continues its path toward the U.S. East Coast, forecasters said.
We hear nothing about the typhoons in the pacific and the damage done
and liv
So I finally tracked down the owner of the shop and he said he would take
$1,200 for the 300d that has been sitting for two and a half years. Just as
a reminder, I found out via CARFAX that this car has had all its services
done regularly at a dealer in either Phoenix or Texas. So needless to say,
1987 MERCEDES 300SDL TURBO DIESEL BLACK/ TAN COLLECTORS LOOK
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5244974650.html
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Hurricane Joaquin an 'extremely dangerous' category 4 storm, packing 135 mph
winds
The storm has dumped as many as 20 inches of rain on the Bahamas and continues
its path toward the U.S. East Coast, forecasters said.
MIAMI, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Hurricane Joaquin was upgraded to an "extremely
dangero
I wonder if a sign "Warning, dog humps newcomers" would keep people out or
bring them in?
-Curt
From: OK Don
To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2015 6:33 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers
Both, preferably together . . .
We keep intru
Andrew wrote:
> I was just a minute ago, but left.
I am right.
Isn't this too political? left...right
mao
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Colors are great, but those 450s are sooo borig.
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
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>
>
> 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
> http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5246920963.html
>
> via cPro Craigslist App
> iOS: http:/
Both, preferably together . . .
We keep intruders out with a sign posted that says "Warning, ugly, old, fat
nudists live here, enter at your own risk".
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 3:32 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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> Oh man, we gotta have a pic of that.
> The gun or th
Total price was $26,032.95. The color is sh*tty, the year isn't bad if you
replace the exhaust system with a '77 or later one (CATs under the floor).
For reference, my '78 450SLC sold for $28,000+, the same as our house at
that time, also built in '78.
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 1:36 PM, Andrew Strasf
Sounds like a nuclear weapons storage compound. ;<)
Wilton
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Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 4:23 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers
Wilton,
Thanks for asking. It is a "real ga
The other part of this I think the greenie weenies at CARB miss is that by
using more fuel we require more fuel trucks and refining capacity both of which
produce more greenhouse gasses. Diesels could cut the US's use of foreign oil
if they were allowed to exist without overly stringent emission
I'd call that goods hootin'
Wilton,
Thanks for asking. It is a "real gate" made from 3/16 wall rectangle tubing
that weighs about 1,500 lbs, 20 ft across, on railroad track to "roll
open". When closed, the ends are fully encapsulated with vertical uprights
that lock it in place.
Sign on front
Si SI mi amigo, con mucho gusto.
El Senior Barrett es mas fino, pero lo siento mui dinaro.grande.
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 1:39 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Say hello to my leetle fren Meester Barrett...
>
> --R
>
>
>
>
> On 10/1/15 4:23 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wr
Say hello to my leetle fren Meester Barrett...
--R
On 10/1/15 4:23 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
Wilton,
Thanks for asking. It is a "real gate" made from 3/16 wall rectangle tubing
that weighs about 1,500 lbs, 20 ft across, on railroad track to "roll
open". When closed, the ends are fully en
Oh man, we gotta have a pic of that.
The gun or the Jeep, I don't care which...
-Curt
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Cc: G Mann
Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2015 4:23 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers
Wilton,
Thanks for asking. It is a "real gate"
Wilton,
Thanks for asking. It is a "real gate" made from 3/16 wall rectangle tubing
that weighs about 1,500 lbs, 20 ft across, on railroad track to "roll
open". When closed, the ends are fully encapsulated with vertical uprights
that lock it in place.
Sign on front gate reads "Entry beyond this po
What state? How far from the border?
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 3:32 PM, WILTON via Mercedes
wrote:
> And real "fun." ;<)
>
> BTW, is that a GATE gate or a cattle gate?
>
> Wilton
>
> - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> To: "Mercedes Discussion Li
And real "fun." ;<)
BTW, is that a GATE gate or a cattle gate?
Wilton
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Cc: "G Mann"
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 3:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers
Ohhh Andrew...
You really do ha
You mustn't hitchike as you are then still part of the problem..
RB
On 01/10/2015 1:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
That's why you should bike, walk or hitchhike everywhere.
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 1:56 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Didn't you mean
Ohhh Andrew...
You really do have to get out of the DC Beltway more often.. It's 14 miles
from my front gate to the Ranch house... another 40 to any civilization...
across the desert.. you know.. no Starbucks.. no latte shops.. no shopping
malls.. no public transport.. 118° heat...
We call it "re
Yes.. exactly..
Sarcastic I am.. ;))
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 10:56 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Didn't you mean to say, "by using more fuel, you pollute less [per gallon
> burned but pollute more overall because you're burning more gallons],
> generate a LARGER
That's why you should bike, walk or hitchhike everywhere.
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 1:56 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Didn't you mean to say, "by using more fuel, you pollute less [per gallon
> burned but pollute more overall because you're burning more gallons],
>
Can anyone read the MSRP? Lovely color but sh*tty model year
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
> http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5246920963.html
>
> via cPro Craigslist App
> iOS: http://tinyurl.co
1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5246920963.html
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On 10/1/15 11:17 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
I've moved my account to Hillary's server, no problems with my email or the
list.
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On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 11:05 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebe
Didn't you mean to say, "by using more fuel, you pollute less [per gallon
burned but pollute more overall because you're burning more gallons],
generate a LARGER carbon and heat footprint"?
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 1:13 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> A clear case
A fwe years down the road, there should be a way to retrofit a primitive
(non-digital) key so you don't have to incur a towing expense greater than
the value of the depreciated vehicle.
Fortunately, my ways to avoid paying for tows and $500 keys are to
stick with 123, 124 and 126 cars, with rea
Score!
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Sent: 01 October 2015 16:46
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Cc: Curly McLain
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>BMW?
R75/5
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'Hard for me to hit right key with spastic hands.
BTW, 'seems that I also have Parkinson's now, in addition to the CIDP.
Wilt
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Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 1:16 PM
Subject:
I can't type, but the only thing I've found the iPad to be useful for is
the GPS navigation app in the airplane.
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 12:16 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I like the convenience of my tablet but I hate typing on it. My suspicion
> is that the peo
I like the convenience of my tablet but I hate typing on it. My suspicion is
that the people who do can't type...
-Curt
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Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2015 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] ?
Almost anything is easier to use
Yup, so did I . . .
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 12:14 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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> Received 1314 1 Oct
> From: WILTON via Mercedes
> To: mercedes list
> Cc: WILTON
> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2015 1:12 PM
> Subject: [MBZ] ?, again, 1311 1 Oct
>
>
> _
'Got it back in few seconds!!!
'Seems to be working now. Somebody, Kaleb, maybe, evidently inserted "Cc
WILTON." Anyway, thanks.
Wilton
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To: "mercedes list"
Cc: "WILTON"
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 1:12 PM
Subject: [MBZ] ?, ag
Almost anything is easier to use than an iPad, I don't know why they are so
popular.
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 12:10 PM, WILTON via Mercedes
wrote:
> WOW!!!??? I just got it back in few seconds via the list??? WT etc?
>
> Whatever anybody did, thanks
>
> Oh, just noticed it has Cc to "WIL
Received 1314 1 Oct
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Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2015 1:12 PM
Subject: [MBZ] ?, again, 1311 1 Oct
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This is a tracert, you use the command prompt:
C:\Users\Dad>tracert okiebenz.com
Tracing route to okiebenz.com [173.248.159.226]
over a maximum of 30 hops:
1<1 ms<1 ms<1 ms ROUTERDRIVE [192.168.120.1]
2 1 ms<1 ms<1 ms 192.168.110.1
3 1 ms<1 ms<1 ms 19
A clear case of better living by government regulation, I believe.
By using more fuel, you pollute less, generate a smaller carbon and heat
footprint, and contribute to the social order as part of your "fair share".
More forests will be cut down to produce paper for the multitude of copies
of the
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WOW!!!??? I just got it back in few seconds via the list??? WT etc?
Whatever anybody did, thanks
Oh, just noticed it has Cc to "WILTON." That's probably what got it back to
me.
This old desktop with windows mail is lot easier for me to use with my
spastic hands/fingers/arms than t
What's a tracert, and how different from the ? I've been sending.
Just got several posts from list, including the msg I sent this morning via
SWMBO's iPad.
This one's on the desktop, we'll see what happens to it.
Wilton
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BMW?
R75/5
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A fwe years down the road, there should be a way to retrofit a primitive
(non-digital) key so you don't have to incur a towing expense greater than
the value of the depreciated vehicle.
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 12:36 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> My Smartkey equip
My Smartkey equipped MBZ came with one transmitter key and no transmitterless
emergency key. I often wish the prior two owners had kept the other remote key,
even if the remote no longer worked, or the non-remote key.
If I lose my Smartkey I'll have to be towed to the dealer and likely pay
$3
My 2005 Golf TDI only came with one key, thats no big deal, fixmyvw.com offers
replacement keys, cut from a picture (imagine that) if you send a pic of your
registration and drivers license. The thing they can't do is program the
immobilizer so the key will actually start the car. What you need
BMW?
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Cc: Wilton Strickland
Subject: [MBZ] ?
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On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 11:05 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Try a tracert to okiebenz.com. See if it goes through or hangs somewhere.
>
> Better if
Try a tracert to okiebenz.com. See if it goes through or hangs somewhere.
Better if kleb can do a tracert from okiebenz.com to your IP. May be
an ATT server down somewhere along the line. I have found that
situation before.
I got nothing yesterday or Tuesday night.
A couple things tri
I got nothing yesterday or Tuesday night.
A couple things trickled in last night and I just started seeing stuff now.
Dan
> On Oct 1, 2015, at 9:24 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Wilton,
>
> We are getting your messages on the list; perhaps you are not getting any
> list traffic?
Got both of yours immediately on iPad
Wilt
Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:
> Well I'm getting yours anyway but no others. Maybe the tubes only work
> as far as Mt P
>
> --R
>
>
> On 10/1/15 9:31 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
> > I fixed it.
> >
> > -
> > Max
> > Cha
This is the first email I have received from okiebenz in 4 days.
THought the list was broken, maybe it was/is?
--R
On 10/1/15 9:11 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
I'm also wondering how the "fix" will affect MPG.
The list has been working. You were suspended for 4 days for
plottin
Got this one back on iPad in few seconds.
Wilt
wiltonw--- via Mercedes wrote:
> May have found prob. Version of Internet explorer on desk top no longer
> supported. Not getting all posts on it; 'seem to get 'em okay on SWMBO's
> iPad.
>
> Wilt
>
> Wilton Strickland via Mercedes
I got none on any device
--R
On 10/1/15 10:08 AM, wiltonw--- via Mercedes wrote:
May have found prob. Version of Internet explorer on desk top no longer
supported. Not getting all posts on it; 'seem to get 'em okay on SWMBO's iPad.
Wilt
Wilton Strickland via Mercedes wrote:
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May have found prob. Version of Internet explorer on desk top no longer
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Wilt
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Well I'm getting yours anyway but no others. Maybe the tubes only work
as far as Mt P
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On 10/1/15 9:31 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
I fixed it.
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Charleston SC
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 9:25 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
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This is the
I fixed it.
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Charleston SC
On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 9:25 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> This is the first email I have received from okiebenz in 4 days. THought
> the list was broken, maybe it was/is?
>
> --R
>
>
>
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the list was broken, maybe it was/is?
--R
On 10/1/15 9:11 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
I'm also wondering how the "fix" will affect MPG. A work colleague has a
VW diesel, and the rumor mill says the "fix" will
Wilton,
We are getting your messages on the list; perhaps you are not getting any
list traffic? It's been moderately busy the last couple days.
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Charleston SC
On Wed, Sep 30, 2015 at 11:46 PM, Wilton Strickland via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> _
That looks like a real turd. I'll bet most if not all of the new parts are
NOT genuine MB or even decent aftermarket, but probably URO or similar.
>From what I can see:
Rust is just starting to get bad; expect to find more than what is shown in
the pix.
Vacuum issue, you may be right that the pum
I'm also wondering how the "fix" will affect MPG. A work colleague has a
VW diesel, and the rumor mill says the "fix" will cause fuel consumption to
increase dramatically, so he plans to avoid the fix and stay away from the
dealer all together. Car does not have the DEF/DPF injection tank or
syst
"it goes up and down with only a couple of scrapes on glass in the track"
Which is the worst thing about having a broken window. I've gone through this
once when somebody stole the radio out of my truck, it was years later that I
was still getting glass out of it...
-Curt
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