Re: [MBZ] gift guide

Those things are the BOMB! I had the beads and sheep pelt on my BMW bike. It really made long days in the saddle survivable. No more dead butt when you got off the bike at the end of the day, let alone at a gas stop. It allowed the pressure points to change as you adjusted instead of

Re: [MBZ] Old School Metal gluing

Comes with plenty of Witches and LEEDS! clay via Mercedes November 21, 2016 at 10:05 PM http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bar/5855135464.html It does look like a Silent Running droid, not R2D2 --- clay ___

Re: [MBZ] gift guide

You need 4 of the bead covers and 2 cases of the black ice lil trees! Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes November 21, 2016 at 10:13 PM No sh*t I always wanted to try one of those beaded seat covers. Is now the time or will I get pulled over for being a

Re: [MBZ] Old School Metal gluing

It'll glue yer steal. clay via Mercedes November 21, 2016 at 10:05 PM http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bar/5855135464.html It does look like a Silent Running droid, not R2D2 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Cocaine

I suppose someone is already drooling over those archaic hubcaps. At least they were not out of place on an early W123 240D. On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 10:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Mercedes 240D original parts or buy all >

Re: [MBZ] gift guide

No sh*t I always wanted to try one of those beaded seat covers. Is now the time or will I get pulled over for being a Muslim/terrorist cab driver? Are they any good? On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 8:31 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

[MBZ] Old School Metal gluing

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bar/5855135464.html It does look like a Silent Running droid, not R2D2 --- clay > I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm > looking for didn't fall out. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Cocaine

Mercedes 240D original parts or buy all http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5886323799.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Costco was busy tonight, but no worse than maybe a busy weekend day. Got back to the ranch and started in. Got the bottom door trim, trunk badges, cowl panels, antenna grommet, door handles and windshield washer jets all installed, called it a night. More tomorrow. Dan > On Nov 21, 2016, at

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

$0.50 acrylic craft paint from WallyWorld. Hundreds of shades and cheap. Small brush, let it flow into the grooves, use a damp paper towel to carefully wipe the paint off the top. Make a mistake? Wipe it off, do it again. If there’s a little overflow, let it dry and scrape it off with your

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Dan has a much smoother hand than I do. I did touch up to the badges using nail polish. It looked far too stark and outside the lines a little. I should have etched some to get it to stick better clay > On Nov 21, 2016, at 11:14 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] ADD: hijacked Re: Let the...

I wonder at the advertising response with the new president. Will the multi ethnic models make way for more redheads? We must remember, Gingers have no souls clay > On Nov 21, 2016, at 2:13 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Here's another middle-of-the-road

Re: [MBZ] We've sprung a leak

I ran up to the PnP and scored three pans. One from a TE, the other two W126. Fresh seal and a used pan. Good as, used clay > On Nov 18, 2016, at 5:28 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Torque converter drained into the pan while it was sitting? My wagon will

[MBZ] gift guide

http://jalopnik.com/the-ultimate-gift-guide-for-car-people-with-no-taste-1788671683 --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Actin' like a Yankee! Whatcha think?Silly Wabbit! Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes November 21, 2016 at 5:27 PM Yankee behavior? You mean like what? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT: Time to join Mao

Well, it appears now Fakebuch is spreading ransomeware. Time to be Mao-like and stay away from fakebuch. Details here: http://www.komando.com/happening-now/380916/top-story-watch-out-facebook-spreading-ransomware? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Yankee behavior? You mean like what? On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 5:47 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:36:02 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Wait for it, Wilton….I should have it all together by Wednesday. > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

On Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:36:02 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Wait for it, Wilton….I should have it all together by Wednesday. > > The car, that is. Don't be like the fellow who, when he finally got it all together, forgot where he put it. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

i went to Costco earlier, it was nearly insane. Not quite as bad as before the hurricane, but it was getting there. I think there are a lot of Yankees in town who are picking stuff up for the hol. They were exhibiting Yankee behavior. It has been worse out here around me the last coupla

Re: [MBZ] Best deal for M1 ATF?

By the case: https://smile.amazon.com/Mobil-112980-Synthetic-Automatic-Transmission/dp/B009IE2R0U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1479766410=8-1=mobil+1+atf Dan > On Nov 21, 2016, at 4:19 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone? > - > Max > Charleston SC >

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Waxing is complete. Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845 applied. A respite while I run by Costco, and when I return, reassembly begins! Dan > On Nov 21, 2016, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wait for it, Wilton….I should have it all together by

Re: [MBZ] OT The Grand Tour

I watched it. The beginning was fun, the rest was pretty much the same. Didn’t care for Stig’s replacement, but you can’t have everything. Dan > On Nov 21, 2016, at 4:15 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > May, Hammond, and Clarkson are back on Amazon Prime,

Re: [MBZ] Best deal for M1 ATF?

Oh, here it is: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/auto-trans-fluid-0009899203 On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 4:19 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anyone? > - > Max > Charleston SC > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

[MBZ] Best deal for M1 ATF?

Anyone? - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] OT The Grand Tour

May, Hammond, and Clarkson are back on Amazon Prime, first show debuted last week. It wasn't bad, sorta entertaining. --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Mercedes 300D

Nice hubcaps --FT On 11/21/16 1:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: If you can get it to start, turn off and start again then it's worth bargaining for. The Euro bumpers alone are worth a couple hundred. On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 1:00 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Wait for it, Wilton….I should have it all together by Wednesday. The car, that is. Dan > On Nov 21, 2016, at 3:07 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > Only one thing I can say - "Wow!" > > W > > - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" >

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Only one thing I can say - "Wow!" W - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 1:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

You and I are very different. My motto is "why do it right the first time?" This is n oddly effective philosophy so long as it doesn't apply to life or death decisions, such as those required approaching stop signs or red lights. On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 2:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

No obsession. I just see it as a detail item that’s simple and easy to enhance or restore. Five minutes and a few drops of paint and it’s as good as new again. As Dad always said, “If you’re going to do it, do it right." > On Nov 21, 2016, at 2:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Not abhorrent, just unconventional. I used to obsess over engine clamps. On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You’re an extraordinary ignoramus? > > (Sorry, you walked into that one!) > > I’m not dealing with a concours car here.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Mercedes 300D

Yeah, probably a boring nonturbo rust-infested piece of eurotrash. BUT - if the seats are LEATHER then its worth parting out. On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 2:01 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Manual climate control, wonder if it has AC. No pix of the engine, >

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

You’re an extraordinary ignoramus? (Sorry, you walked into that one!) I’m not dealing with a concours car here. Something I want to look as nice as the day it rolled off the boat. The options are such that I could buy a new one, which would be stupid expensive, or just touch mine up so it

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Mercedes 300D

Manual climate control, wonder if it has AC. No pix of the engine, non-turbo motor? No "Turbo Diesel" badge on the trunk. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 1:00 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Winter beater? > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. >

Re: [MBZ] OT Events

I think I gave mine to the goodwill during our last move (Commadore with tape drive) along with the Sinclair PC. I still have the luggable BIM PC with the 5" green screen CRT built in that came with two 5¼" floppy drives. I traded a Mamiya C330 120 camera system for a Seagate 20MB hard drive for

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Mercedes 300D

If you can get it to start, turn off and start again then it's worth bargaining for. The Euro bumpers alone are worth a couple hundred. On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 1:00 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Winter beater? > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > >

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

I never heard of anyone doing this to a badge - and I am an MBCA multiple-concours winner for a W108 and aW109, sedans, and for a W111 coupe.. Not to brag or anything, but just so you know I am no ordinary ignoramus. On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 1:18 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Finished the polishing at lunch. Rolled it out into the sun to warm up in anticipation of waxing when work is over. Then the reassembly! https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hdc7u46wlq5l987/AAAltLDK-AkYXkRX_izNQT3Oa?dl=0 Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Ok as I thought. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Nov 21, 2016 1:00 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > It’s blue, the original color, or something darned close to it. > > Dan > > > > On Nov 21, 2016, at 12:55 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes

[MBZ] Diesel Mercedes 300D

Winter beater? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 21 November 2016 12:57 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: Diesel Mercedes 300D fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

It’s blue, the original color, or something darned close to it. Dan > On Nov 21, 2016, at 12:55 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is that black or blue on the radiator badge? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD > 2005 E320 4 matic > Wickford RI >

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Is that black or blue on the radiator badge? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Nov 21, 2016 12:53 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > You can look at it two ways: > > Leave the faded and missing paint badges for “patina”; or, > > Repaint

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

You can look at it two ways: Leave the faded and missing paint badges for “patina”; or, Repaint the badges to look new as the car will. I prefer the new look. Now if I was cleaning up a mid-70s pillarless coupe, that’s a whole ‘nother thing. Dan > On Nov 21, 2016, at 11:27 AM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Restoring a badge is like improving the calligraphy on someone else's birth certificate. ;) On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 11:18 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What? Painting my badges on a break? > > > > On Nov 21, 2016, at 11:15 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

What? Painting my badges on a break? > On Nov 21, 2016, at 11:15 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > OMG I had no idea that was even legal! > > On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 10:52 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

OMG I had no idea that was even legal! On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 10:52 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Since I’m working from home today, there’s not a lot I can do until work > is over. > > That being said, I did find about 10 minutes during a break to paint the >

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

Since I’m working from home today, there’s not a lot I can do until work is over. That being said, I did find about 10 minutes during a break to paint the accent lines on the trunk badges. A little flat black on the trim and it’s as new! The radiator badge will be next.

Re: [MBZ] hijacked Re: Let the...

We have the best government money can buy! -- 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:

[MBZ] VERY "restorable" Isetta Deluxe on BAT

For $8500 this is well worth a look... in the other direction. http://bringatrailer.com/2016/11/20/very-restorable-looking-1956-bmw-isetta-300-deluxe-project/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Trump and Bannon

"'archer wrote: Instead of discussing Trump, we should probably be discussing his chief advisor who may have a lot to do with Trumps decisions. He understands the wealthy class as well as the working class: >

Re: [MBZ] hijacked Re: Let the...

That is an excellent observation. I shall take that to heart. --FT On 11/21/16 4:54 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: For "peace of mind", the sincere middle of the political road, with a jaundiced view of politics and politician in general, is the best horse to ride IMO. The

Re: [MBZ] New (Diesel) Addition to the Driveway

They sell all over the price range on ebay. So you will need to show that the interior is great etc. To get big money. And have receipts. But you should be able to unload that all day long for 8k in DC on craigslist. On Nov 20, 2016 2:31 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" <

Re: [MBZ] hijacked Re: Let the...

For "peace of mind", the sincere middle of the political road, with a jaundiced view of politics and politician in general, is the best horse to ride IMO. The middle-of-the-roaders basic political philosophy is: "America is a nation of the people, by the politicians, and for whichever group can

[MBZ] ADD: hijacked Re: Let the...

Here's another middle-of-the-road mantra: "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." Gerry ~~~ For "peace of mind", the sincere middle of the political road, with a jaundiced