Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

Well, South IN, near Louisville, is hillbilly country. N IN, where Rick is and where you plan to go is midwest normal. Except where you will be going, you'll have to get used to horses and buggies, and Amish bakery But that is Midwest normal in many places. And yes, I learned the term

Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

Craig asks: >So Indiana is a hill billy state? I think so. Hillbilly as in mostly rural, with independant, hard working, good natured, and friendly folks. The people our current POTUS referred to once as "clinging to guns and religion." Other elites would probably call it "fly-over country".

[MBZ] New Univ. atmosphere Wuz: More for Wilton's niece

Things have changed a lot in the last 8 yrs. At the state u, a prof was fired, tarred and feathered, and rode out of town on a rail. His crime? On his own time, off campus, having an opinion that Darwinism may be a flawed theroy. On campus, he toed the party line and did not dispute

Re: [MBZ] More for Wilton's niece

Well I have to respectfully disagree. I have been on 6 campuses for 40 years-now retired- and never have seen the car a faculty member drives be an issue. Tenure is far more complicated & abstract than that. She should go for the best MB she can afford & honor her uncles tradition. Dwight

Re: [MBZ] More for Wilton's niece

BTW, she has BS from UNC-CH; MS & Ph.D from Purdue. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curley McLain via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curley McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2016 11:21 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] More for Wilton's niece

I saw it had a salvage title, but that may or may not be anything serious. If the airbag went off, it would be a salvage title, or if the electronic toys fried, it would be salvage, but no accident damage. Could be hail too. I figgered it was worth checking out. Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] More for Wilton's niece

It is iowa city, home of the most PhDs pumping gas (or checking walmartians out) in the world. They walk or ride cambus there between home, the farmers market, New Pioneer, and campus. The car will sit until she needs to drive to CR for a H-> (ride to hell) rally. So not many faculties

Re: [MBZ] More for Wilton's niece

On August 5, 2016 at 9:33 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:http://iowacity.craigslist.org/cto/5715113605.html Much newer, nicer car for less $that one had me interested until I saw it was salvaged ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] More for Wilton's niece

Whoa whoa whoa! Curly what are you thinking? Niece is a "College Professor". She could lose her tenure, show up on campus in a nice big Mercedes. She's already pushing the limit, way outside the Subaru / Toyota / Honda fold. An old C class is really taking a lot of risk, I don't think we

Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

However, he will move on to the next big thing (models of MBs) and will crush all those R134a cars - then what will he do with all that hoarded Freon? eBay I guess . . . On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 7:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ok well that tells me what I

Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

Hope they are stored in a well ventilated area(s). A leak in a closed space would be deadly. -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

On Sat, 6 Aug 2016 00:50:09 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > If you are going to move to a hilly billy state (Indiana), > you will have to learn hill billy ways... So Indiana is a hill billy state? What hill billy ways do I have to learn? Craig

Re: [MBZ] 111 chassis parts/restore 220Sb

I like it. Max should put Wilton's dizzel engine and drivetrain and interior in it and have a screamer. --R On 8/5/16 9:25 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: http://quadcities.craigslist.org/cto/5711280955.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] More for Wilton's niece

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[MBZ] 111 chassis parts/restore 220Sb

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Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

12 cars, 1 lb each for 40 years. Or 6 cars, 1 lb each per year for 80 years. It'll probably last him 50 years or more, because he will prob'ly buy more Craig via Mercedes August 5, 2016 at 6:45 PM On Fri, 5 Aug 2016 17:08:11 -0500 "Kaleb Striplin, Okieben via

Re: [MBZ] OT Ginger Brew

Just to inform this informed group, I am on my second Dark n Stormy (the ginger brew and Goslings Black Seal rum). It is really good. I opened another liter bottle of the brew and used that for the first one, it was a bit puckery so I made some simple syrup and added that to the bevvie, then

Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

I always fix leaks in the system, I don't like leaks. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 5, 2016, at 7:50 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Craig again inquires..: > >> >> That's if he recharges completely every year. But he has a freon >> recycling machine. Should

Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

Well in the last 2 years (or more) I am just now getting ready to use up the last of my 1st 30lb tank. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 5, 2016, at 7:31 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 6 Aug 2016 00:26:19 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

Ok well that tells me what I need, I will keep on hoarding. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 5, 2016, at 7:26 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Craig inquires: > >> 480 lb! How long will that last you? > > Well, if you figure 10 cars, averaging 3 lb. per charge,

Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

Hopefully till I die Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 5, 2016, at 6:45 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 5 Aug 2016 17:08:11 -0500 "Kaleb Striplin, Okieben via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> I buy the 30lb tanks when they go on sale at the farm

Re: [MBZ] OT - or not - average depreciation of vehicles by color

Isn't this discrimination against Vehicles of Color that promotes vehicular economic inequality? Should we as a worldwide(web) group advocate against this crime against vehicles? Does anyone have inroads to the presidential campaigns? Andrew, Andrew anyone? And whatever Mao said...

Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

Craig again inquires..: > >That's if he recharges completely every year. But he has a freon >recycling machine. Should that not reduce his consumption? Nope. Not when it all leaks out every year. If you are going to move to a hilly billy state (Indiana), you will have to learn hill billy

Re: [MBZ] '02 C320

That's Kleb territory. Show up with 5 Bennies and haul it off. --R On 8/5/16 5:03 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: This plus a $1000 for tow/front end parts/alignment might make a better car than the cheap 320. She'd still have a $6000 or $7000 budget left over for ongoing

Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

On Sat, 6 Aug 2016 00:26:19 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Craig inquires: > > >480 lb! How long will that last you? > > Well, if you figure 10 cars, averaging 3 lb. per charge, > right around 16 years, assuming a fresh charge on every > car, every year.

Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

Craig inquires: >480 lb! How long will that last you? Well, if you figure 10 cars, averaging 3 lb. per charge, right around 16 years, assuming a fresh charge on every car, every year. Considering the fact that he is young (41?), and has another 40+ years of tinkering (ask Gerry), he needs

Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

We'll have an Okie134huffingQ next year --FT On 8/5/16 7:45 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 5 Aug 2016 17:08:11 -0500 "Kaleb Striplin, Okieben via Mercedes" wrote: I buy the 30lb tanks when they go on sale at the farm store. I bought 4 more today which brings

Re: [MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

On Fri, 5 Aug 2016 17:08:11 -0500 "Kaleb Striplin, Okieben via Mercedes" wrote: > I buy the 30lb tanks when they go on sale at the farm store. I bought 4 > more today which brings my total stockpile up to 16 30lb tanks. 480 lb! How long will that last you? Craig

Re: [MBZ] '02 C320

More in the IC area for Wilton's niece. E320s: http://quadcities.craigslist.org/cto/5707880092.html http://desmoines.craigslist.org/ctd/5701658376.html http://madison.craigslist.org/ctd/5712656203.html c320s: http://iowacity.craigslist.org/ctd/5714720286.html

Re: [MBZ] Piddler problem

Thanks Curt. I never had one go before. I will test with 12 volt light but I donxt think it is making noise. I jiggled,wires etc.. I will get another one from Fred's Autohaus. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Aug 5, 2016 3:03 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes"

[MBZ] Can you ever have too much r134 stockpiled?

I buy the 30lb tanks when they go on sale at the farm store. I bought 4 more today which brings my total stockpile up to 16 30lb tanks. I just don't want to get caught in a r12 type mess one of these days. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT - or not - average depreciation of vehicles by color

Since (1) the Supremes have the final veto on laws, and (2) they can invent laws from thin air, and (3) they continue to rule until they fall off their perch; I'd say Supreme Court nominations trump nearly all other considerations. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] '02 C320

This plus a $1000 for tow/front end parts/alignment might make a better car than the cheap 320. She'd still have a $6000 or $7000 budget left over for ongoing maintenance. Think of it as a DIY bumper to bumper warranty. http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/cto/5699277795.html

Re: [MBZ] '02 C320

Too old, unless it includes a 12 month bumper to bumper warranty. On Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 10:46 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > SWMBO's niece (prof at U of Iowa) asked for our thoughts on an '02 MB C320 > (103 kmi) FS at starmotors.us in Iowa City. > Asking $9 k. > > Too

Re: [MBZ] Piddler problem

The pump sits in the washer fluid so it can't really lose prime. I've had to replace these a couple times, in each case they just died suddenly. Fortunately they're pretty easy to get at. Do you have a trouble light? If not they're cheap at FLAPS. If the motor isn't running unplug the motor,

Re: [MBZ] Piddler problem

Not sure if it is worth going to the knackers on this one. 16.99 from Eckler's Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Aug 5, 2016 2:27 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > No CHeck to see if it is getting 12V (and a ground) when you have the > switch

Re: [MBZ] Piddler problem

Yes that's right-on the bottom. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Aug 5, 2016 2:26 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > On Fri, 5 Aug 2016 14:07:22 -0400 Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I didn't think it was running but

Re: [MBZ] Piddler problem

No CHeck to see if it is getting 12V (and a ground) when you have the switch on. If you have 12 V and a good ground, the motor/pump is kaput. TIme fer the knackers... Dwight Giles via Mercedes August 5, 2016 at 1:07 PM I didn't think it was running but I

Re: [MBZ] Piddler problem

On Fri, 5 Aug 2016 14:07:22 -0400 Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > I didn't think it was running but I will check again. There is no > losing prime issue with this pump? Usually the pumps are at the bottom of the fluid reservoir, so there is always a head pushing the

Re: [MBZ] R320 CDI

Seems a bit expensive but I really have no clue. On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 11:50 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Identical to the one #2 son had - the one he drove for 275 k, or so. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" < >

Re: [MBZ] ?

We received 4.5" in two days late last week. Otherwise, July had been pretty dry. On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 11:12 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Much (most?) of New England is. We had 4 days of rain from Saturday to > Monday but we're still down like 12" on

Re: [MBZ] Rare Million Mile Luxury!

As exciting as Wonder Bread with cream cheese. On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 10:20 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > >> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5672742003.html >> >> >> > A pre-96 W140 has leprosy and the owner has no idea

Re: [MBZ] Nice Price or Crack Pipe SL500

I don't buy the notion that this will go up in value toward the original list price. This is a no-design car, or in simpler words, BOOORRING. On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 10:14 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Piddler problem

I didn't think it was running but I will check again. There is no losing prime issue with this pump? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Aug 5, 2016 11:57 AM, "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Can you hear the motor going with the hood open

Re: [MBZ] OT - or not - average depreciation of vehicles by color

Curt wrote: > I think people ought to worry about enjoying their cars more and forget about > resale value... This mind seems the same as - vote D or H for purpose of supreme court appointments. Is this presidential vote or supreme court vote? Elect Fido. mao

Re: [MBZ] Piddler problem

Can you hear the motor going with the hood open and the engine shut down? On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 10:53 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No not me- my 300D 2.5t. I ran the washer bottle empty & now after > refilling. It won't pump. I checked fuse. Did I burn out

[MBZ] Piddler problem

No not me- my 300D 2.5t. I ran the washer bottle empty & now after refilling. It won't pump. I checked fuse. Did I burn out the motor? THX. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] R320 CDI

Identical to the one #2 son had - the one he drove for 275 k, or so. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Floyd Thursby" Sent: Friday, August 05,

Re: [MBZ] OT - or not - average depreciation of vehicles by color

When we bought our silver Dodge pickup the dealer told me that the easiest truck to sell was white. Said people wanted basic colors so they would hold resale value. I think people ought to worry about enjoying their cars more and forget about resale value... -Curt From: OK Don via

Re: [MBZ] ?

Much (most?) of New England is. We had 4 days of rain from Saturday to Monday but we're still down like 12" on precipitation. I mowed the weeds this morning so the dew would keep the dust down. Set the mowing deck high to just keep it from looking scruffy. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel

[MBZ] 190E Mercedes Benz AC Radio/CD PLayer First Aide Kit in the back (Unused) AC/Dehumidifier (Uses R134 A Refrigerant)

When you buy a used car one of the most difficult things to find is a car that fits your budget and that is reliable at the same time. https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5714717648.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Rare Million Mile Luxury!

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[MBZ] What could go wrong

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Re: [MBZ] Rare Million Mile Luxury!

Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5672742003.html A pre-96 W140 has leprosy and the owner has no idea how many miles are on it, so he only wants $5k for it? Crack Pipe! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] R320 CDI

Somewhat unusual https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5707278960.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Nice Price or Crack Pipe SL500

Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: http://jalopnik.com/for-10-950-could-you-top-this-1999-mercedes-benz-sl50-1784817438 Talk them down to $9k and give it to Alice Stirckland's niece. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT - or not - average depreciation of vehicles by color

OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Apparently orange, yellow, and green cars depreciate less than other colors. http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/want-a-car-with-the-best-resale-value-pick-one-of-these-colors/ar-BBvgyRd?li=BBnbfcN I would assume the buyer pool for yellow and orange

[MBZ] Nice Price or Crack Pipe SL500

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Re: [MBZ] '02 C320

Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I think she could buy an E320 in the 00 to 07 range for $1500 to $4500, if she is willing to travel a bit to get the car. Seems like somebody (Roger RIP? Jaime?) was not a fan of 2003-2006 W211s. $4-5k, maybe 6-7k at a franchise dealer, should get you a 2002

Re: [MBZ] '02 C320

Seems like too much money for a 14 year old car. I have seen e320s for less money. The stealer in IC is Carousel Motors. I never heard of this one. Carousel, at least, supported the MBCA section. This starmotors.us is just a used car stealer. Carousel has an 07 for 12K. That seems