[MBZ] Go for the Gold

Figured I may as well bite the bullet and see how much goodness I could bestow upon Allen. The hood pad arrived, so I had to get some 3M can of stick it up and stick that thing up. I was pretty good about not coating myself and only had drips fall onto the pad. After much contemplation of

Re: [MBZ] He smokes from the same crack pipe as Poos (or rather Poos's bidders)

Its in OZ, upside down! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes May 4, 2017 at 9:54 PM http://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-/122479437122?hash=item1c8457e542:g:99EAAOSwjqVZAgKU=mtr ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] Good Book

All the Gallant Men by Donald Stratton with Ken Gire It is the first book by a USS Arizona survivor It is a new book. The Gummit welfare bookstore here got it in Dec, 16. Written by one of the 5 remaining survivors last year. Got pitchurs in it too, so gummit employees can comprehend some

Re: [MBZ] He smokes from the same crack pipe as Poos (or rather Poos's bidders)

High price covers the cost of hanging the car upside down. On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 10:58 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 4 May 2017 21:54:29 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] BAT

AFAIK there has never been a reported case of death by pepper jelly. Several close calls, though. On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 10:30 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good to know! Roll over! Heel! > > Mitch Haley via Mercedes >> May 4,

Re: [MBZ] Maybe he can get this price on BAT where the crack runs free and the hookers are a plenty

FULFILL YOUR DESTINY. On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 10:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 1972 mercedes sedan 250 > http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/6116858759.html > > via cPro for Craigslist > iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice > Android:

Re: [MBZ] Does not look like much but its actually got good seats

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Re: [MBZ] He smokes from the same crack pipe as Poos (or rather Poos's bidders)

On Thu, 4 May 2017 21:54:29 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-/122479437122?hash=item1c8457e542:g:99EAAOSwjqVZAgKU=mtr No, at $20,000, he is in another league entirely. He should, though, get the

Re: [MBZ] Does not look like much but its actually got good seats

On Thu, 4 May 2017 21:51:00 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-/172660622561?hash=item28336004e1:g:oQ0AAOSwmCVZAUor=mtr Time left: 6d 23h Thursday, 8:19PM Starting bid: US $25.00 Reserve not met I wonder

[MBZ] He smokes from the same crack pipe as Poos (or rather Poos's bidders)

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Re: [MBZ] Rudolf film

On Thu, 4 May 2017 21:21:55 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > mao wrote: > > https://we.tl/lu8QvZairQ > > The title is The Diesel Mystery produced in der Faderland. > > The link provided is a through "wetransfer.com" that requires two > javascript sites AND requires

[MBZ] Does not look like much but its actually got good seats

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Re: [MBZ] BAT

Good to know! Roll over! Heel! Mitch Haley via Mercedes May 4, 2017 at 9:27 PM No, my dog's been answering my emails since my death. Mitch. __ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] BAT

No, my dog's been answering my emails since my death. Mitch. > On May 4, 2017 at 4:23 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Did you survive the cat poop jelly? > > > Mitch Haley via Mercedes > > May 4, 2017 at 2:26 PM > > Not an

Re: [MBZ] Rudolf film

> mao wrote: > > This link was put up by Doug from Canada. > > Will be deleted on 7 May, 2017 > Download link > https://we.tl/lu8QvZairQ > The title is The Diesel Mystery produced in der Faderland. > tin.man Thanks for the title. The link provided is a through "wetransfer.com" that

[MBZ] Maybe he can get this price on BAT where the crack runs free and the hookers are a plenty

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Re: [MBZ] Rudolf film

On Thu, 04 May 2017 19:50:56 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks for sharing that, interesting story. I thought that the first > fuel he tried was coal dust? Yes. And it exploded. > wrote: > >This link was put up by Doug from Canada. >

Re: [MBZ] Rudolf film

Thanks for sharing that, interesting story. I thought that the first fuel he tried was coal dust? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 3, 2017 3:37:21 PM EDT, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: >This link was put up by Doug from Canada. >Interesting.

Re: [MBZ] BAT

That is one way to make sure people are serious. I need to try to get some cars on there. Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2017, at 4:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I paid $49 to list, which was a promotional price in April only. I think > it’s $99 now.

Re: [MBZ] No love for CD? south of Moriarty NM?

That looks like a really good deal. Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2017, at 11:33 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Wed, 3 May 2017 14:43:12 -0500 Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > >> https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/6101173228.html

Re: [MBZ] BAT

I paid $49 to list, which was a promotional price in April only. I think it’s $99 now. At one time it was $250. The high bidder pays a $250 minimum or 5% premium on the hammer price, and they get charged as soon as the auction closes. So if my 300D closes at $7,000, for example, the high

Re: [MBZ] BAT

WhAT is BAT's cut on the deal? --FT On 5/4/17 5:18 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Is that your estimated hammer price? -D On May 4, 2017, at 5:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I am dumbstruck at the bidding hysteria. Reminds me of the 17th century (?) Dutch

Re: [MBZ] BAT

Is that your estimated hammer price? -D > On May 4, 2017, at 5:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > I am dumbstruck at the bidding hysteria. Reminds me of the 17th century (?) > Dutch tulip auctions. $6950. > ___

Re: [MBZ] BAT

I am dumbstruck at the bidding hysteria. Reminds me of the 17th century (?) Dutch tulip auctions. $6950. On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 4:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Understand that BAT allows people to contact you privately throughout the > auction if they don’t

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew!

It’s all in the presentation, man. -D > On May 4, 2017, at 5:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Amazing. Just shows what good marketing can do. > > On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 9:43 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> >>>

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew!

Amazing. Just shows what good marketing can do. On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 9:43 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > dude in a dapper suit rolling up in an Aston with a hot babe in the right > > seat > > > Dude, _left_ seat! > > -- Jim >

Re: [MBZ] BAT

Understand that BAT allows people to contact you privately throughout the auction if they don’t want to ask questions in forum. As a result of this there is a “hidden” aspect to the process that is only seen by myself and those who have been contacting me privately about the car, and there

Re: [MBZ] Star Wars Benz

The Hitler / Nazi reference at the end cracked me up. - Max Charleston SC Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> May 4, 2017 at 2:00 PM >> https://jalopnik.com/mercedes-phones-in-a-half-assed-star-wa >> rs-edition-cla-f-1794891311 >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Star Wars Benz

Just don't wear a Hawaiian shirt http://www.theroot.com/mile-high-fight-breaks-out-on-flight-from-tokyo-to-los-1794842593 --FT On 5/4/17 4:21 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Do they give you a darth vader costume with the black un? Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] BAT

Did you survive the cat poop jelly? Mitch Haley via Mercedes May 4, 2017 at 2:26 PM Not an unlikely scenario. I seem to recall a 123 going cheaper last year, I was sure it would go up at the end, but it didn't budge an inch. I got a jar of pepper jelly for being

Re: [MBZ] Star Wars Benz

Do they give you a darth vader costume with the black un? Floyd Thursby via Mercedes May 4, 2017 at 2:00 PM https://jalopnik.com/mercedes-phones-in-a-half-assed-star-wars-edition-cla-f-1794891311 Fly to Japan and pick one up!

Re: [MBZ] BAT

Not an unlikely scenario. I seem to recall a 123 going cheaper last year, I was sure it would go up at the end, but it didn't budge an inch. I got a jar of pepper jelly for being too optimistic, but less optimistic than anybody else here. Mitch. > On May 4, 2017 at 3:19 PM Meade Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] BAT

Nothing until four days pass / auction ends / and no other bids submitted. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 3:07 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My estimate is $5159. > What did I win? > > Mitch. > > > On May 4, 2017 at 1:32 PM Dan--- via

Re: [MBZ] BAT

My estimate is $5159. What did I win? Mitch. > On May 4, 2017 at 1:32 PM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > > I added the Mercedes Martha Stewart sticker right above the reproduction > Gottlieb Daimler sticker from the Classic Center on the windshield. > > Curley has

[MBZ] Star Wars Benz

https://jalopnik.com/mercedes-phones-in-a-half-assed-star-wars-edition-cla-f-1794891311 Fly to Japan and pick one up! -- --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] BAT

Yeah, I might do that although it's pretty clear in the auction copy that the system is functional but not 100%. My concern in getting too detailed is that some more discerning sellers might want to start picking nits, and that just leads to ugliness. I don't have a problem answering any

Re: [MBZ] BAT

Consider adding some of those details in the comments, perhaps tweaked a bit so as not saying flat out "Buyer's problem". Well, at least have a response ready in case Kaleb signs up for an account and starts asking hard questions... - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 1:54

Re: [MBZ] BAT

I'm not going to get into tinkering with a virgin R12 system, as I don't have the tools to do it. After several attempts I finally found an adapter that I could use with my R134a gauge set to check the low side pressure. I had one very old can of R12 on the shelf I used a piercing type can

Re: [MBZ] BAT

I'm beginning to think my $6500 estimate will be low. Dan - why don't you put some more color on the low refrigerant status, perhaps a leak test to determine which component (if any) is leaking? Maybe pay for a re-charge? Better yet, fix it, and watch the price get bid up even higher. I'll bet

Re: [MBZ] BAT

I added the Mercedes Martha Stewart sticker right above the reproduction Gottlieb Daimler sticker from the Classic Center on the windshield. Curley has ridden in this car, so he should have an opinion on it based on direct experience. I'm waiting for Andrew to post his updated auction

Re: [MBZ] BAT

good 123s are getting hard to find. A DP signature car is worth 1k or mor premium over a run of the mill car. Dan, you DID put your signature on it didn't you? Like Gottleib Daimler did! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes May 4, 2017 at 12:24 PM So I guess you

[MBZ] BAT

So I guess you really are a lucky bastard if you can get a car posted on BAT. Take the poos car for example. While it is a nice car it is at crack price for a 123. What is even more insane is the fact that the ac does not work and it's still bringing crazy insane bidding. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] This could be YOU! Or ME!

His escape was brilliant and shall be filed away for future reference if needed: "Terrance felt he was being held against his will. So he came up with a plan. “I told them I was calling my insurance company and canceling my insurance.” They released him immediately." - Max

Re: [MBZ] This could be YOU! Or ME!

THAT IS NOT THE ONLY ONE. For example, cardiac rehab lasts exactly as long as the insco will cover it. Mitch Haley via Mercedes May 4, 2017 at 10:25 AM If true, this part reveals a truly frightening scam: At one point, he met a friend for breakfast and had what

Re: [MBZ] No love for CD? south of Moriarty NM?

On Wed, 3 May 2017 14:43:12 -0500 Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: > https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/6101173228.html I called the fellow to ask what work it needed and left a message. I have not heard from him. Craig ___

[MBZ] NAPA ODB II with ABS Code Reader / Scan Tool

FYI. I got an email from NAPA today. Among the items listed was Innova 3020 OBD II with ABS Code Reader / Scan Tool Reserve Online Price $39.99 Each

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

> On May 4, 2017 at 9:10 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I'm not sure what brand this thing is but it works fine enough except > that when it bottoms out it won't catch the screw. I think they're all like that. My $100 no-name version definitely is. If

Re: [MBZ] This could be YOU! Or ME!

If true, this part reveals a truly frightening scam: At one point, he met a friend for breakfast and had what he thought at the time was a panic attack, but what he now believes was a seizure caused by low blood sugar. His friend brought him home first so Terrance could take some anxiety

Re: [MBZ] No love for CD? south of Moriarty NM?

Wrong kind of clamp. Looks like a Harbor Freight spring clamp that's holding together a broken connector shell or something like that. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew!

> > dude in a dapper suit rolling up in an Aston with a hot babe in the right > seat Dude, _left_ seat! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Was: OT picked up The 2-year-old, Brand New Beetle convertible TDI diesel yesterday - Now Native American Stuff

> > that bus mysteriously caught fire one night and burned. Viking Line funeral? The poor you will always have with you. -- Jesus Truer words were never spoken. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew!

Works for me. -D > On May 4, 2017, at 9:04 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > "$5,159 bid placed by Asianbond" > > I have this vision of some chinee dude in a dapper suit rolling up in an > Aston with a hot babe in the right seat and pulling a stack of bills

[MBZ] This could be YOU! Or ME!

https://jalopnik.com/the-bmw-addiction-that-completely-destroyed-this-man-s-1794882542 -- --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

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I'm not sure what brand this thing is but it works fine enough except that when it bottoms out it won't catch the screw. I found that out when I removed a spring from the SD and let off the compression, it was not quite enough travel so bottomed out and there was still some compression, could

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew!

"$5,159 bid placed by Asianbond" I have this vision of some chinee dude in a dapper suit rolling up in an Aston with a hot babe in the right seat and pulling a stack of bills that he just won at the casino out of his jacket pocket --FT On 5/4/17 7:06 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: These

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew!

Or you can buy a nice condition one like this one for $3k. Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2017, at 6:47 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Would you rather spend $500 on 10 "projects" that slowly degrade on the > back 40 until you have time for them, or $5000

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew!

Ouch! As I have stated previously, I learned my lesson years ago when I bought a 1971 VW Beetle convertible for $400 that became a "finish it or lose your ass" project that cost me easily $10k. I figured it would cost me half that, which I was prepared for. What I wasn't prepared for were the

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew!

Would you rather spend $500 on 10 "projects" that slowly degrade on the back 40 until you have time for them, or $5000 once on a great condition car that you can drive and enjoy practically forever (if you keep it up)? How many project cars do you have? - Max Charleston SC On Thu,

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew!

People are stupid with crack Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2017, at 4:16 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > You're already off the mark in this auction with four days to go: > > http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/#comment-1512450 > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I've got one of the Taiwanese versions you see on eBay. It's worked well for me the few times I've used it. I bought it used off a BW member for $50. -D > On May 4, 2017, at 5:27 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Rick, there are copies that are "good enough",

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 560 SEL 1987

Without knowing more I think the price is high. You're also at a point in the car's life where it needs some major maintenance if it hasn't been done yet, like a timing chain. Does it have the rear power seats? Pictures? History? -D > On May 4, 2017, at 5:31 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew!

These are valid questions, for sure. I assume you can go to the next bidder in line. I have to believe that BAT would ban anyone who knowingly backs out of a transaction, but I don't know that for a fact. They make it very clear in their terms that their involvement is strictly the providing

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew!

Do you have the option of going to the next highest bidder if the winner fails to hold up their end of the contract? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 6:30 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks for those positive vibes, Max! > > BAT has no

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew!

Thanks for those positive vibes, Max! BAT has no relationship with buyer or seller as far as the transaction. It's strictly between the two parties. -D > On May 4, 2017, at 5:32 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Awesome, Dan! Let's hope the buyer pays up.

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew!

Awesome, Dan! Let's hope the buyer pays up. What is BaT's policy for a non-payer? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 4, 2017 5:16:57 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >You're already off the mark in this auction with four days to go: >

[MBZ] Mercedes 560 SEL 1987

I found a 1987 Mercedes 560 SEL with 167,900 miles on in Ann Arbor, MI. It has the foot rests in the back! Any thing in particular I should be looking for? One spot of rust on left rear wheel well. Dark blue leather in pretty good shape. Wood is mediocre and dash has a few cracks. He's

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

Rick, there are copies that are "good enough", Floyd has one that I've borrowed a couple times. MTC? I'm not sure of the brand. They cost about $100 new. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 4, 2017 12:42:40 AM EDT, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: >I

[MBZ] Hey Andrew!

You're already off the mark in this auction with four days to go: http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/#comment-1512450 -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change