Re: [MBZ] Continental Radio Supplier

2017-05-22 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > Max Dillon via Mercedes > > May 22, 2017 at 5:53 PM > > ALPINE Have Bluetooth? Aux in port? USB port? Coloring that matches MB > > / Becker lighting? Dirt simple intuitive controls, like the Becker? > > > > Cost? ~~~

Re: [MBZ] hood star

2017-05-22 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Many years ago a UF engineering student had mounted a Mercedes star on a magnet. He stuck it on the hood of the rustiest, most beat-up '50s model Chevrolet anyone could imagine and drove it around town. He said it made up for the poor condition of the car. My wife loved her '73 240D, and she

Re: [MBZ] MBs for sale in Kansas

2017-05-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
You are right. It was gone by 76 in 116 . Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2017, at 6:29 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nope, under hood cats were '75 and '76 in the 107s. > > On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 5:06 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Continental Radio Supplier

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
you'd have to check on current models. the first one I bought in 2000 or so didn't then they added the ifone jack. I have not bought one since 2006 or 7, so they have more bells and whistles now. Max Dillon via Mercedes May 22, 2017 at 5:53 PM ALPINE Have

Re: [MBZ] Continental Radio Supplier

2017-05-22 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
+1 -D > On May 22, 2017, at 6:53 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > ALPINE Have Bluetooth? Aux in port? USB port? Coloring that matches MB / > Becker lighting? Dirt simple intuitive controls, like the Becker? > > Cost? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC >

Re: [MBZ] MBs for sale in Kansas

2017-05-22 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Nope, under hood cats were '75 and '76 in the 107s. On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 5:06 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That SLC looks like it could be nice. 75 was last year for underhood cats. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 22, 2017, at 3:08 PM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] This is your last chance to be an extra in the first season of Mr. Mercedes

2017-05-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That's all you. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 22, 2017 4:50:27 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >I have no idea what this is about, but it looks like something someone >needs to do >

Re: [MBZ] Continental Radio Supplier

2017-05-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
ALPINE Have Bluetooth? Aux in port? USB port? Coloring that matches MB / Becker lighting? Dirt simple intuitive controls, like the Becker? Cost? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 22, 2017 6:23:55 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >Which

Re: [MBZ] Continental Radio Supplier

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Which is why I will stick with the low end alpine, or the OE Becker. Max Dillon via Mercedes May 22, 2017 at 4:18 PM I bought that radio from an online retailer in Germany, after six months the radio reception degraded and it would barely pull in local stations.

Re: [MBZ] This is your last chance to be an extra in the first season of Mr. Mercedes

2017-05-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Poos, because he is a real weirdo Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2017, at 3:58 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > We need to nominate someone from this list to be the Real Mr. Mercedes. > > On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 4:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] MBs for sale in Kansas

2017-05-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That SLC looks like it could be nice. 75 was last year for underhood cats. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2017, at 3:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Any '76 SLC still has the cat converter and is underpowered. SLCs are > still unloved although one

Re: [MBZ] MBs for sale in Kansas

2017-05-22 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The SLC is a GREAT highway car - even better than the W126 long bodies, IMHO. The exhaust manifolds and down pipes can be replaced with those from later SLs. I put the engine from a '76 SL into a '78 SLC, mixing and matching the exhaust system parts - went right in. Mitch has that car now. The

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Bingo. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 22, 2017 12:15:33 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >They cleaned it up nice but is a basic one with no options, it is way >overpriced. > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Continental Radio Supplier

2017-05-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I bought that radio from an online retailer in Germany, after six months the radio reception degraded and it would barely pull in local stations. I complained to the retailer, they said send it for a warranty replacement or repair. I mainly used it for Bluetooth (podcasts and phone calls) so

Re: [MBZ] This is your last chance to be an extra in the first season of Mr. Mercedes

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Ain't nunna us that good. In the 70s, the DM Register's Picture Magazine did a story with pictures of Mr. Mercedes, Phil Mangan. Phil started out as an apprentice in the factory. When I first met him he was about 65 and was the head mechanic at the local stealer. He was a terrific

Re: [MBZ] Caddy's souped-up Prius

2017-05-22 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: > Luxury automakers are setting their sights on Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. and > launching a wave of hybrid cars meant to challenge the company's success. The Nissan Z is coming back as hybrid. E for instant torque, big engine for speed beyond start. All these might be interesting to

Re: [MBZ] This is your last chance to be an extra in the first season of Mr. Mercedes

2017-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
We need to nominate someone from this list to be the Real Mr. Mercedes. On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 4:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ice cream truck driver? Sounds creepy to me… Like Pennywise? > > > > -D > > > > > On May 22, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] This is your last chance to be an extra in the first season of Mr. Mercedes

2017-05-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Ice cream truck driver? Sounds creepy to me… Like Pennywise? -D > On May 22, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have no idea what this is about, but it looks like something someone needs > to do > >

Re: [MBZ] MBs for sale in Kansas

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
the seller is a big body moron Floyd Thursby via Mercedes May 22, 2017 at 3:30 PM "She needed a bath" but the pic is so small you can't see anything. Plus it's an E which is the "Medium Body Bitch" --FT ___

[MBZ] This is your last chance to be an extra in the first season of Mr. Mercedes

2017-05-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I have no idea what this is about, but it looks like something someone needs to do http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/HolyCinema/archives/2017/05/22/this-is-your-last-chance-to-be-an-extra-in-the-first-season-of-mr-mercedes "Premiering Aug. 9 exclusively on AT’s Audience network, /Mr.

Re: [MBZ] MBs for sale in Kansas

2017-05-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
"She needed a bath" but the pic is so small you can't see anything. Plus it's an E which is the "Medium Body Bitch" --FT On 5/22/17 4:03 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6127320476.html AMG For OK Don - and its labeled as the "Big Body Bitch" --

Re: [MBZ] MBs for sale in Kansas

2017-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Any '76 SLC still has the cat converter and is underpowered. SLCs are still unloved although one day may prove to be collectible, but by then 95% will have rusted themselves to the junkyard. I owned and foolishly restored a '78 SLC that my son thankfully totaled (insurance paid decent

[MBZ] MBs for sale in Kansas

2017-05-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6098731593.html - This guy has been posting this ad for months and never lowering the price. https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6137828927.html 83 123 300D $2600 https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6127320476.html AMG For OK Don - and its labeled as the "Big

Re: [MBZ] For the daughter unit? -- more info?

2017-05-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Nice looking. I don't know about the reliability of these MLs. I know OK Don has some experience with them. Drives like a zippy 4 cylinder seems like an odd thing to say about a 268 HP V8. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Floyd Thursby [mailto:buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com]

[MBZ] Caddy's souped-up Prius

2017-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
AUTOSCadillac hybrid part of growing wavePublished: Monday, May 22, 2017 Luxury automakers are setting their sights on Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. and launching a wave of hybrid cars meant to challenge the company's success. Cadillac's new CT6 hybrid sedan has joined an expanding field of plug-ins

Re: [MBZ] Is this a green on green 300sd?

2017-05-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
No a/c, unknown mileage, needs paint and body work. What is there to love? That interior (and especially the seats) look like they have seen A LOT more than 152,000 miles. I suppose the price is okay, but I would give them a Kaleb offer of $500. Don Snook -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] Radiator bummer

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I have the inserts in and the JB weld curing. Now I remember the deal when it broke was that I had no copper pipe the right size, and I could not get the broken ring out of the hose. Today I extracted the hose, cut the copper pipe to length, polished it with emry cloth, roughed up the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes gets into Solar Energy in a major way

2017-05-22 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Exactly! On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 1:38 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > you mean no tailpipe ON THE CAR! Its at the generating plant. > > OK Don via Mercedes >> May 22, 2017 at 1:29 PM >> NO TAILPIPE! >> >> >

Re: [MBZ] Jon Agne

2017-05-22 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
So sad, probably was not a pleasant way to go. My condolences to his family. He will be missed here. On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 1:19 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sad to hear of the loss of your friend, a valued member of this community. > > Greg > >

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It's an option on the 124 diesels 90-95. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was a little surprised my E300D didn't have memory seats and power > telescoping steering wheel - I thought those were standard on all 300SEL

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes gets into Solar Energy in a major way

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
you mean no tailpipe ON THE CAR! Its at the generating plant. OK Don via Mercedes May 22, 2017 at 1:29 PM NO TAILPIPE! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Continental Radio Supplier

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I still like the low end alpine units. minimal buttons, minimal display. Good solid radios, now compatible with ifone, mp3 players etc. Craig via Mercedes May 22, 2017 at 12:28 PM On Mon, 22 May 2017 13:13:40 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes What do those who have

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 22 May 2017 13:13:00 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > Leather, heated seats, asd, headlight washers, memory seats, power > telescoping wheel. The last few months they had the special edition > which had the Mercedes-Benz door entry sill plates, burl

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
It's too dark for anyplace south of the Mason-Dixon line. On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 9:09 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > ...and buy this instead? > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/152549876893?rmvSB=true_ > ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1% >

Re: [MBZ] Is this a green on green 300sd?

2017-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Great camouflage. On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 2:31 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Mold and algae love that car! > > On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 1:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > So does anybody love this car? > > > > On Mon, May 22,

Re: [MBZ] Is this a green on green 300sd?

2017-05-22 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Mold and algae love that car! On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 1:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So does anybody love this car? > > On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 12:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > The exterior is green,

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I was a little surprised my E300D didn't have memory seats and power telescoping steering wheel - I thought those were standard on all 300SEL except the 2.6 versions. -D > On May 22, 2017, at 2:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Leather, heated seats,

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes gets into Solar Energy in a major way

2017-05-22 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
NO TAILPIPE! On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 10:31 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > butbutbut it's ZERO EMISSIONS > > --FT > > > > On 5/22/17 11:25 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > >> >> >> Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >>> May 22,

Re: [MBZ] Continental Radio Supplier

2017-05-22 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
There is a rather lengthy thread in the R129 forum on Benzworld about these units as retrofits for the stock Beckers when they die. The majority of the responses of actual owners have been good as I recall. Mine is in my W126 350SDL, and while it replaced an aftermarket (Sony) head unit that

Re: [MBZ] hood star

2017-05-22 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
It would ruin the it's already going 160 MPH while parked look of the SEC. I do hate the star in the grill of the newer C and E class sedans - that star is supposed to be reserved for SLs and coupes. On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 8:11 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Jon Agne

2017-05-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Sad to hear of the loss of your friend, a valued member of this community. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dimitri via Mercedes Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 5:00 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Dimitri Subject: [MBZ] Jon Agne

Re: [MBZ] Is this a green on green 300sd?

2017-05-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I might. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2017, at 1:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > So does anybody love this car? > >> On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 12:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> The exterior is green, carpet and dash

Re: [MBZ] Valve

2017-05-22 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
For not so far in the future reference, adjust the valves every spring and fall - don't wait till it complains, On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 12:22 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > For future reference, you should be able to turn the engine (always in the > normal

Re: [MBZ] Is this a green on green 300sd?

2017-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So does anybody love this car? On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 12:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The exterior is green, carpet and dash from what I can tell look green but > not sure about the seats, can't tell if somebody just swapped in a > different color. > >

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Leather, heated seats, asd, headlight washers, memory seats, power telescoping wheel. The last few months they had the special edition which had the Mercedes-Benz door entry sill plates, burl wood, memory seats and power telescoping steering wheel. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2017, at

Re: [MBZ] Continental Radio Supplier

2017-05-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 22 May 2017 13:13:40 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Found a domestic supplier for the Continental head units with a good > deal on the harness, too! > > https://www.egauges.com/TR7412UB-OR-USB-Bluetooth-12-Volt-Orange-LED-p/tr7412ub-or.htm What do those who

Re: [MBZ] Jon Agne

2017-05-22 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Yes very young age to go. He was flying up until about 1 and a half years ago. Once he started chemo, and the cancer metastasized to his bones he had to stop. Several of his pilot friends suffered the same fate. Perhaps there is a link between prostate cancer and cosmic radiation? No studies to

[MBZ] Continental Radio Supplier

2017-05-22 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Found a domestic supplier for the Continental head units with a good deal on the harness, too! https://www.egauges.com/TR7412UB-OR-USB-Bluetooth-12-Volt-Orange-LED-p/tr7412ub-or.htm Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Radiator bummer

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Kent's $35 kit is 2 hunks of 1" copper and epoxy. Then he charges $17 more to look at the how to video. I have 1" copper, so have cut 2 pieces 1.625 and got out the JB weld. If anyone wants to reinforce your rad, I will ship the 2 pieces of copper tube for $10 ($5-6 is shipping) an you can

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 22 May 2017 11:15:33 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > They cleaned it up nice but is a basic one with no options, it is way > overpriced. What options were available that it doesn't have? Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Jon Agne

2017-05-22 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
That is sad, and a bit shocking. I didn't know about the cancer, and somehow had it in my head he was still flying for Delta. Mitch. > On May 22, 2017 at 8:00 AM Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > > > It is sadness to report that one of our list members, Jon Agne,

Re: [MBZ] Radiator bummer

2017-05-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Was there a brass sleeve "kit"? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 22, 2017 11:24:08 AM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >When I was almost home this morning, i turned a corner and got "water" >on the windshield.Sun shining... H >Drove

Re: [MBZ] Is this a green on green 300sd?

2017-05-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The exterior is green, carpet and dash from what I can tell look green but not sure about the seats, can't tell if somebody just swapped in a different color. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2017, at 9:54 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 22 May 2017 08:59:59

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
They cleaned it up nice but is a basic one with no options, it is way overpriced. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2017, at 9:09 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > ...and buy this instead? > >

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My post was a parable for Dan. warning him not to go looking for an unusual, collectible vintage car and come back with a mass produced vehicle of dubious visual appeal. On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 11:46 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought you liked Strawberry

Re: [MBZ] Radiator bummer

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I still wonder why it held for years, but let go this morning. I think swapping the radiator is a better solution. I know this one is over 22 years old. We know the cheep prastik is brittle. Rick Knoble via Mercedes May 22, 2017 at 10:33 AM

Re: [MBZ] ML55 was found

2017-05-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
There is supposed to be a Part II once he gets it out and tested to see if there is any less obvious damage. Tyler (the victim/owner) is a really interesting guy and has some wild cars. His write up about his late 70's Lincoln Town Car is very funny. Don Snook -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] ML55 was found

2017-05-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Do it! You know you want it! Don Snook -Original Message- From: OK Don [mailto:okd...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 2:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] ML55 was found Well, crap. Now Snook has gotten me all hot for an AMG - found

Re: [MBZ] ML55 was found

2017-05-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
This guy wasn't exactly a genius. He worked for a car dealer and stole a car from them also! Donald H. Snook -Original Message- From: arche...@embarqmail.com [mailto:arche...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 4:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I thought you liked Strawberry Hill with the Gatopoop Jelly. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes May 22, 2017 at 10:24 AM Went to the liquor store for a bottle of vintage champagne, returned with some Gallo pinot grigio. No. ___

Re: [MBZ] Radiator bummer

2017-05-22 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://mercedessource.com/store/plastic-radiator-broken-upper-neck-repair-kit ‎https://mercedessource.com/store/repairing-a-broken-plastic-upper-radiator-neck-demand-video ‎https://mercedessource.com/store/plastic-radiator-neck-reinforcement-kit Rick   Original Message  

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes gets into Solar Energy in a major way

2017-05-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
butbutbut it's ZERO EMISSIONS --FT On 5/22/17 11:25 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes May 22, 2017 at 10:10 AM TheS550E will be the same price as a straight gasser but the equivalent mileage was something like 50 if I

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
There's your problem. You should have selected the Gallo Hearty Burgundy (the large bottle, which is about enough for one evening, get two if you have a guest). -FT On 5/22/17 11:24 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Went to the liquor store for a bottle of vintage champagne,

Re: [MBZ] Is this a green on green 300sd?

2017-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yep. One of the most unattractive, wishy-washy shades of green on Mercedes' palette. On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 10:59 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks like some kind of silbergrün > > The description sez green, so, I'd guess it is grün as Craig sez. > > Craig

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes gets into Solar Energy in a major way

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Floyd Thursby via Mercedes May 22, 2017 at 10:10 AM TheS550E will be the same price as a straight gasser but the equivalent mileage was something like 50 if I recall. --R Only because they discount he inefficiencies of generation, transmission and storage.

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes gets into Solar Energy in a major way

2017-05-22 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: > Did anyone see this coming? The grid owners might begin to take notice? While transmission loss is small, it seems grid could change to something more locally managed? Innovation always sounds good. Let's hope. tin.man ___

[MBZ] Radiator bummer

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
When I was almost home this morning, i turned a corner and got "water" on the windshield.Sun shining... H Drove home, shut off the 240D and steam confirmed my thought, that some hose had broken. Coolant dripping out of the front too. Hood and left headlight. Raised the hood: top

Re: [MBZ] Jon Agne

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Sad to hear. Thanks for letting us know. Please send the condolences from all on the list to his family. I know he took good care of his vintage MBs. Dimitri via Mercedes May 22, 2017 at 7:00 AM It is sadness to report that one of our list members, Jon Agne,

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Went to the liquor store for a bottle of vintage champagne, returned with some Gallo pinot grigio. No. On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 10:59 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, 22 May 2017 10:09:34 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > ...and buy

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes gets into Solar Energy in a major way

2017-05-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Didn't Tesla and Benz both have some kind of home energy thing using batteries a coupla years ago but then canceled the offering? unrelated, but electrons... Last night I watched a Motorweek episode from a coupla weeks back I guess, it had a segment on Benz electrics and hybrids. Was

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Of course it is. I was just kidding -D still in search mode > On May 22, 2017, at 10:35 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > far from equal > >> Dan--- via Mercedes >> May 22, 2017 at 9:09 AM >> ...and buy this instead? >> >>

Re: [MBZ] hood star

2017-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Would be even better to pop in a middle finger icon after removing the star for safekeeping. On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 9:11 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You know, it really annoys me the 560SEC does not have a hood star on it > >

Re: [MBZ] Is this a green on green 300sd?

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Looks like some kind of silbergrün The description sez green, so, I'd guess it is grün as Craig sez. Craig via Mercedes May 22, 2017 at 9:54 AM On Mon, 22 May 2017 08:59:59 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Ah! In the section off to the right, not in the written

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 22 May 2017 10:09:34 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > ...and buy this instead? > >

Re: [MBZ] Is this a green on green 300sd?

2017-05-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 22 May 2017 08:59:59 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > It says green in the description though, so I'm thinking it might be > green Ah! In the section off to the right, not in the written description ... Yeah, it's probably green. Craig

[MBZ] Mercedes gets into Solar Energy in a major way

2017-05-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Did anyone see this coming? Vivint is a solid company - I considered them for my solar PV roof panels but they only leased them, IIRC. STORAGEMercedes-Benz breaks into U.S. marketPublished: Friday, May 19, 2017 Mercedes-Benz has entered the U.S. residential solar and energy storage market in a

Re: [MBZ] Jon Agne

2017-05-22 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
John Agne. Love and Light to all left behind. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Dimitri via Mercedes Sent: 22 May 2017 08:00 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Dimitri

Re: [MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
far from equal Dan--- via Mercedes May 22, 2017 at 9:09 AM ...and buy this instead?

[MBZ] Should I Ditch the Finnie Search?

2017-05-22 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
...and buy this instead?

Re: [MBZ] Jon Agne

2017-05-22 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
He had great admiration for you, Jaime. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2017, at 8:49 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is very sad news... I enjoyed talking to Jon about our cars, and even > had him over to my place at one point to swap parts. His

Re: [MBZ] Jon Agne

2017-05-22 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Sorry to hear that, Dimitri. My condolences to his family. Gerry ~ On Mon, 22 May 2017 08:00:04 -0400 Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > It is sadness to report that one of our list members, Jon Agne, passed away > last

[MBZ] hood star

2017-05-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You know, it really annoys me the 560SEC does not have a hood star on it https://thegarage.jalopnik.com/i-fixed-the-most-important-thing-on-my-mercedes-benz-1795309121 -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give

Re: [MBZ] Is this a green on green 300sd?

2017-05-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It says green in the description though, so I'm thinking it might be green --FT On 5/22/17 8:47 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 21 May 2017 19:49:06 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 83 Mercedes 300 SD Diesel

Re: [MBZ] Jon Agne

2017-05-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 22 May 2017 12:49:34 + Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > This is very sad news... I enjoyed talking to Jon about our cars, and > even had him over to my place at one point to swap parts. His 250S has > a NOS distributor I sold him, if I remember

Re: [MBZ] Jon Agne

2017-05-22 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
This is very sad news... I enjoyed talking to Jon about our cars, and even had him over to my place at one point to swap parts. His 250S has a NOS distributor I sold him, if I remember correctly. My condolences to his family and to you Dimitri, for losing a close friend. He will be missed.

Re: [MBZ] Is this a green on green 300sd?

2017-05-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 21 May 2017 19:49:06 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > > 83 Mercedes 300 SD Diesel > http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/6141714581.html I'm not entirely sure, but I think the color balance of the camera is shifted toward the green. My first

Re: [MBZ] Jon Agne

2017-05-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
oh boo. I always enjoyed his pithy posts --FT On 5/22/17 8:00 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: It is sadness to report that one of our list members, Jon Agne, passed away last night after a 7 year battle with prostate cancer. Jon flew for the navy before working as a Delta airlines pilot.

Re: [MBZ] Jon Agne

2017-05-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That sucks. Please offer my condolences to his family. Dan > On May 22, 2017, at 8:00 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > It is sadness to report that one of our list members, Jon Agne, passed away > last night after a 7 year battle with prostate cancer. > > Jon

[MBZ] Jon Agne

2017-05-22 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
It is sadness to report that one of our list members, Jon Agne, passed away last night after a 7 year battle with prostate cancer. Jon flew for the navy before working as a Delta airlines pilot. He loved sailing and working on his cars. We became very close friends and neighbors and

Re: [MBZ] Railroad gauge - was: Infiniti steering rack"

2017-05-22 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Peter wrote: > Actually, since most locomotives in the US at the beginning of > the rail era were purchased from the UK, Quote from this article, http://trn.trains.com/railroads/railroad-history/2006/05/a-history-of-track-gauge "The gauge of 4 feet, 8-1/2 inches came here mainly because