Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
 Curley sez: >Because little black bear is MUCH less >likely to have mao for breakfast  >than say a grizzly or polar variety bear. ‎ Hence this posted signage Rick___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OOPS! Unintentionally humorous Edsel SW on BAT

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Nope, that plant was brewing hooch, not making corny suurp Lotsa corny suurp made in Decatur, Il, Cedar Rapids, IA, Keokuk, IA, Eddyville, IA and other places. I think Clinton, IA is a suurp plant. Generally the suurp plants are big and on major rail lines. Mountain Man via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 3 Jun 2017 19:30:27 -0500 Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: > clay wrote: > > The * bears in Whistler BC are more a honey color. > > So... why name the color? Isn't the word "bear" sufficient? Just > like person / people. Why does color inform me better? >

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Because little black bear is MUCH less likely to have mao for breakfast than say a grizzly or polar variety bear. Mountain Man via Mercedes June 3, 2017 at 7:30 PM So... why name the color? Isn't the word "bear" sufficient? Just like person / people. Why does

Re: [MBZ] 6.5 Turbo Diesel Chevy Suburban $4000

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
yes, GM engine. Found on Roadside Dead, can refer to an essex, hupmobile, or any other 'merkun, asian or yurpeen car. It is not just reserved for fords. Mountain Man via Mercedes June 3, 2017 at 7:27 PM Isn't 6.2 a GM engine? Whereas 6.5 might be Cummins or

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs to buy this

2017-06-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On June 3, 2017 at 9:23 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > As you know you will be able to at least double your money on BAT Sounds like a job for Mao.Tin. He needs the money, doesn't he? ___

[MBZ] Somebody needs to buy this

2017-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
As you know you will be able to at least double your money on BAT http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Turbo-Diesel-/302338579765?hash=item4664c89d35:g:FGEAAOSwR29ZMlQo=mtr ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Unintentionally humorous Edsel SW on BAT

2017-06-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On June 3, 2017 at 8:23 PM Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > Anyone know Haddon Golden Vision mystery clock? > lotsa old stuff here... > mao > People still pay money for stuff like that. http://www.ebay.com/itm/332236112199 ___

Re: [MBZ] Wasted and Broke

2017-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You got wasted, paid way too much for a POS finny, and now you are broke? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 3, 2017, at 7:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Seems appropriate. > > > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] 6.5 Turbo Diesel Chevy Suburban $4000

2017-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Both are made by Detroit Diesel Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 3, 2017, at 7:27 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Curley wrote: >> so could that be interpreted to mean that the 6.2 is less likely to be >> F.O.R.D. > > Isn't 6.2 a GM engine? > Whereas 6.5 might

Re: [MBZ] OOPS! Unintentionally humorous Edsel SW on BAT

2017-06-03 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Gerry wrote: > The only treats we got otherwise were Hokey Pokey "popsicles" made in ice > cube trays. Anyone remember those? Yep - made with sugar, not HFCS. Maybe there will be a shortage of HFCS soon since a corn grinding plant in WI had a newsworthy structural failure the other day. mao

[MBZ] OOPS! Unintentionally humorous Edsel SW on BAT

2017-06-03 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Sat, 3 Jun 2017 20:19:56 -0400 archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland_Motor_Car_Company > There were no new cars being built during WW-2, so nearly anything with 4 > wheels was used for transportation. This included some of the glorious

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
clay wrote: > The * bears in Whistler BC are more a honey color. So... why name the color? Isn't the word "bear" sufficient? Just like person / people. Why does color inform me better? ...no, I don't really adopt this rationale, but I could... mao - black like me

Re: [MBZ] 6.5 Turbo Diesel Chevy Suburban $4000

2017-06-03 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Curley wrote: > so could that be interpreted to mean that the 6.2 is less likely to be > F.O.R.D. Isn't 6.2 a GM engine? Whereas 6.5 might be Cummins or frod engine? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Wasted and Broke

2017-06-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Seems appropriate. -D ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Unintentionally humorous Edsel SW on BAT

2017-06-03 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Curley wrote: > Anyone want beanie babies? Anyone know Haddon Golden Vision mystery clock? lotsa old stuff here... mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Unintentionally humorous Edsel SW on BAT

2017-06-03 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
There were no new cars being built during WW-2, so nearly anything with 4 wheels was used for transportation. This included some of the glorious wooden spoke wheels limousines of the 1920s. I was the after school clean up guy at the Chevy garage. I remember a customer telling the mechanic

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Maine has repeatedly fought off attempts to ban hunting bears. It's a matter of time though, to many idiots moving in from out of state... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Jun 3, 2017 at 4:37 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Ontario banned the

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Ontario banned the annual spring bear hunt in 1999 by popular vote (ballot measure). The ban got overturned after 15 years of increasing bear/human incidents. Gee, who would have predicted an increase in nuisance bears from that?

Re: [MBZ] 6.5 Turbo Diesel Chevy Suburban $4000

2017-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 3, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > AFAIK when the IP has trouble it gives lots of warning... > > -Curt > > > From: Curley McLain via Mercedes > To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 6.5 Turbo Diesel Chevy Suburban $4000

2017-06-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
AFAIK when the IP has trouble it gives lots of warning... -Curt From: Curley McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 3, 2017 6:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 6.5 Turbo

Re: [MBZ] 6.5 Turbo Diesel Chevy Suburban $4000

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
so could that be interpreted to mean that the 6.2 is less likely to be F.O.R.D. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes June 3, 2017 at 4:56 PM Both are good engines. Both have their little issues. 6.2 not a lot of power but gets good mileage. 6.5 will have electronic ip

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Looks like he had a busy night with all the lady mooses (or is that meese? Meeses?) His tongue is hanging out! Looks like he died very happy! Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: That mööse doesn’t look too good, like he had a rough night. -D not a Man of the North

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
+1! Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: --FT for prez. mao ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] CLASSIC RARE!

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
That would make a wonderful SDL conversion. If he still has it by fall, I'd be interested. An SDL with SLS! Use the TD pump for the SLS Dan Penoff via Mercedes June 3, 2017 at 11:20 AM Not too bad for a 1985 500SEL considering. And it has heated and

Re: [MBZ] 6.5 Turbo Diesel Chevy Suburban $4000

2017-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Both are good engines. Both have their little issues. 6.2 not a lot of power but gets good mileage. 6.5 will have electronic ip issues. All are well know and easy to correct. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 3, 2017, at 4:01 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > > Which one is the good

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I think it happened by 2010, or was that 2000? I forgetthe albore speechifying gets all mixed up! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes June 3, 2017 at 10:36 AM I am hoping to be able to tie up the kayaks to the back steps and just paddle off without a lot of drama

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
that is the (Pre-buttercup) "Merkun way!! Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes June 3, 2017 at 9:57 AM You are nothing if not resilient. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Interesting, but....

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
But! He already replaced the carburetor! Dan Penoff via Mercedes June 3, 2017 at 6:16 AM …not sure it would survive shaving the dash: http://www.ebay.com/itm/322541038956?ul_noapp=true -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Lifted 6.9

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Isn't the "lift" just a matter of turning a knob on the dash for a 6.9? Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes June 2, 2017 at 9:42 PM http://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-Mercedes-Benz-450-450-SEL-6-9-/382112985478?hash=item58f7b57186:g:GJcAAOSw~FJZMfdF=mtr

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
How about now? http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/IMG_20161116_191101529_zpsdrxyxaoj.jpg -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Sent: Saturday, June 3, 2017 5:12 PM

Re: [MBZ] Shirley You Jest!

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I had a high mile 190Dc that was owned by Curtis Sheets. My first 190Dc was owned by Don Beck. I had a SDL that had been owned by Kaleb Striplin. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes June 2, 2017 at 7:30 PM I am not sure if the Shirley connections ads any value or not

Re: [MBZ] OT backyards and Trees

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
http://www.wood-database.com/osage-orange/ Craig via Mercedes wrote: What is the grain of osage orange like? I can attest to the last sentence in this report. I used to make bonfires for hayrides, and when I had a pile of old hedge posts, it burned hot and long. Lotsa BTUs there. For

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I sit corrected. Whatever they were, they were big and looked relatively dangerous up close. That mööse doesn’t look too good, like he had a rough night. -D not a Man of the North > On Jun 3, 2017, at 5:01 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Thats not a moose, its an elk.

Re: [MBZ] OT backyards and Trees

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
It would make very good key heads (and trim) for MBs old enough to have a real key. Craig via Mercedes wrote: Would it make good wood trim for a Mercedes?<- valiantly trying to > keep things on topic What is the grain of osage orange like? Maybe it would make good wood to make things like

Re: [MBZ] 6.5 Turbo Diesel Chevy Suburban $4000

2017-06-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
6.5 makes more power but I was under the impression they're hard on IPs. 6.2 gets better mileage. -Curt From: Donald Snook via Mercedes To: Kaleb C. Striplin Cc: Donald Snook ; "mercedes@okiebenz.com"

Re: [MBZ] Unintentionally humorous Edsel SW on BAT

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Anyone want beanie babies? (Case in point) They were supposed to appreciate forever because of "limited" quantities. Only problem is, nobody wants em now. I do predict some shiny objects, particularly thin, round, shiny objects, will maintain some value forever. (may or may not have more

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Thats not a moose, its an elk. Moose antlers get palmate (filled in) when they're that big. This is a moose: http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/Moose%20Hunt%202016/DSC_0047_zpsvfogtttr.jpg -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List

Re: [MBZ] 6.5 Turbo Diesel Chevy Suburban $4000

2017-06-03 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Which one is the good one? 6.2 or 6.5? Donald H. Snook SNOOK LAW LLC 5020 E. Central Suite A Wichita, Kansas 67208 Phone: (316) 512-5608 e-mail: d...@snooklawllc.com This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Like the mööse in Banff? They walk all over the golf course greens, and you can see the wacky Asian (mostly Japanese) touristas standing right in front of them taking pictures. Crazy stuff. Couldn’t believe it when I saw it.

Re: [MBZ] OT backyards and Trees

2017-06-03 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Osage Orange is VERY hard, super dense. It starts out a vivid yellow color when cut and mellows to a chocolate brown. VERY HEAVY. Donald H. Snook SNOOK LAW LLC 5020 E. Central Suite A Wichita, Kansas 67208 Phone: (316) 512-5608 e-mail: d...@snooklawllc.com This

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
The black bears in Whistler BC are more a honey color. It makes them seem less threatening to visitors than a darker bear. Also makes them less likely to be shot by police when riding a dumpster down the street clay > On Jun 2, 2017, at 2:32 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Shirley You Jest!

2017-06-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
No, she was dead in the apartment I think (this was a while ago, I forget exactly). They found him floating at some point. --FT On 6/3/17 2:54 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Did they find the body, or is it possible he managed to escape the murder charge and his old identity? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] SLS Conversion

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Right on! I thought he had a kit to ADD SLS. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes June 2, 2017 at 12:26 PM I think that is disgusting. Car handles poorly w/o SLS. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] One for the Snook

2017-06-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
tell him to take $4000 off the price and keep his fugly riceburner wheels. Dan Penoff via Mercedes June 2, 2017 at 7:20 AM Right in town, and what could be better than a W126 diesel sedan with a stick?

Re: [MBZ] Low Budget Car for Craig?

2017-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
This one actually looks pretty clean Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 3, 2017, at 2:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > My first Mercedes was one of these from 1973 the old style bumpers. One of > the best. Buy it. > >> On Jun 3, 2017 12:25 PM, "Craig via

Re: [MBZ] Low Budget Car for Craig?

2017-06-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My first Mercedes was one of these from 1973 the old style bumpers. One of the best. Buy it. On Jun 3, 2017 12:25 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > On Sat, 3 Jun 2017 09:28:56 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Unless a cat 5 hurricane makes a direct hit first. On Jun 3, 2017 3:38 PM, "Mountain Man via Mercedes" wrote: > --FT wrote: > > Global warming climate change disruption is my friend! > > Great positive perspective. > --FT for prez. > mao > >

Re: [MBZ] Shirley You Jest!

2017-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Haha now that's funny Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 3, 2017, at 2:14 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I owned a 450SEL that belonged to the Chief of Police of Atco, NJ. For > some odd reason, folks kept pulling over when I drove by... ^.^ > > -MMM- >

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Decent...

2017-06-03 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
-D wrote: > ….if the timing chain has been changed to the double row version: You are losing your resolve - I see no fins on that car. Run! mao - trim my posts for archives ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--FT wrote: > Global warming climate change disruption is my friend! Great positive perspective. --FT for prez. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Shirley You Jest!

2017-06-03 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
I owned a 450SEL that belonged to the Chief of Police of Atco, NJ. For some odd reason, folks kept pulling over when I drove by... ^.^ -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Lifted 6.9

2017-06-03 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
>From the looks of the height control lever (just above the steering column) >they've got it in the high position for whatever reason. Doesn't answer the >"why" question, though. > On June 3, 2017 Floyd Thursby wrote: > > For another $5k they could have adjusted the ride height to factory >

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1987 Rare Mercedes 190d (diesel)

2017-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It's a non turbo so it will not have the fender vent. It is not that rare. The turbo is rare. I have one around here somewhere. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 3, 2017, at 1:48 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Trunk lid has had a badgectomy. > Show me a picture

Re: [MBZ] Shirley You Jest!

2017-06-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Did they find the body, or is it possible he managed to escape the murder charge and his old identity? Mitch. > A guy I used to work with bought some sort of jap car that belonged to a > guy who killed his wife, blamed a person of color, then after a few > weeks as his story unraveled parked

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1987 Rare Mercedes 190d (diesel)

2017-06-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Trunk lid has had a badgectomy. Show me a picture of the right fender and I'll tell you if it's rare. Nice price either way. Mitch. > On June 3, 2017 at 1:31 PM Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Cheap diesel. > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. >

Re: [MBZ] Lifted 6.9

2017-06-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On June 3, 2017 at 11:29 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > For another $5k they could have adjusted the ride height to factory > spec. My loosed is your gained! And for another $1k they could have put 15" wheels on it, or do you think they misstated the

Re: [MBZ] 124 window regulators

2017-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Just move the arms as close together as you can and point that end toward the big opening at the bottom of the door going to the left side of the bracket in the middle of the opening. Motor end comes out last. Install in reverse while moving motor up and down with switch as needed to get the

Re: [MBZ] 124 window regulators

2017-06-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have to do the driver’s window regulator in the eldest son’s E300D if he’s ever home long enough. Not looking forward to it. Any tips/tricks to be aware of? -D > On Jun 3, 2017, at 1:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just got done installing a new

[MBZ] 124 window regulators

2017-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I just got done installing a new window regulator in a 124. I had forgotten all the contortions you have to do with it to get it in and out. I was prepared to move on to other non working windows in the car and fortunately those were fixed with working the switches as the contacts must have

Re: [MBZ] CLASSIC RARE!

2017-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Those 500s are pretty fun. Not at fun as a 560 though. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 3, 2017, at 12:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I did not know that. Seems like there are a lot of them around here. I see > them regularly on CL. > > I would think if

[MBZ] Fw: 1987 Rare Mercedes 190d (diesel)

2017-06-03 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Cheap diesel. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 03 June 2017 13:26 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1987 Rare Mercedes 190d (diesel) fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] Our first blow and hooker addict of the day

2017-06-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
meth clearly involved in this --FT On 6/2/17 8:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Mercedes Benz 300SD http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6158505328.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone

[MBZ] This Looks Decent...

2017-06-03 Thread Daniel Penoff via Mercedes
….if the timing chain has been changed to the double row version: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6160369752.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] CLASSIC RARE!

2017-06-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I did not know that. Seems like there are a lot of them around here. I see them regularly on CL. I would think if you could get this car for maybe $1700-$1800 and clean it up it might be a decent flip. The exterior looks pretty clean, and the interior isn’t bad. ACC console wood is loose

Re: [MBZ] CLASSIC RARE!

2017-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That's probably not too bad. All the 500s had heated and reclining seats. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 3, 2017, at 11:20 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not too bad for a 1985 500SEL considering. And it has heated and reclining > rear seats, too. > >

Re: [MBZ] Low Budget Car for Craig?

2017-06-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 3 Jun 2017 09:28:56 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/6155241307.html It's indeed low budget and it's a W114/5. If it were a 220D, I'd be all over it, but being a 280, I'm not that thrilled. Craig

[MBZ] CLASSIC RARE!

2017-06-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Not too bad for a 1985 500SEL considering. And it has heated and reclining rear seats, too. https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/6148149369.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Low Budget Car for Craig?

2017-06-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I kinda like that car but maybe for $900 --FT On 6/3/17 9:28 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/6155241307.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] this is stupid money

2017-06-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I don't know anything about these cars except they look like they should belong to the trophy wife. Maybe he got rid of the trophy wife when the Botox bill got too high and is now unloading the car? I saw a woman driving one yesterday who looked like she had spent more on plastic surgery

Re: [MBZ] Shirley You Jest!

2017-06-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
My neighbor is selling a car that belonged to the former mayor's wife. I want to inspect it to see if any brown enveloped full of cash might still be stuck under the seats or somewhere. A guy I used to work with bought some sort of jap car that belonged to a guy who killed his wife, blamed a

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I am hoping to be able to tie up the kayaks to the back steps and just paddle off without a lot of drama like I have to do now, taking the yaks down the road to throw them in. I could actually build a dock now on high ground while the water is still out in the marsh a bit, then when the seas

Re: [MBZ] But hey, it was inspected in 2014!

2017-06-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Camouflaged for night time arctic assault operations --FT On 6/3/17 9:30 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: https://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/6157945015.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Interesting, but....

2017-06-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
"Furmerly owned by a Wookie" --FT On 6/3/17 7:16 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: …not sure it would survive shaving the dash: http://www.ebay.com/itm/322541038956?ul_noapp=true -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Lifted 6.9

2017-06-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
For another $5k they could have adjusted the ride height to factory spec. My loosed is your gained! --FT On 6/2/17 11:45 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Self-leveling hydropneumatic, four-wheel independent suspension 14-inch Mercedes-Benz wheels on Super Star 70 tires

Re: [MBZ] No, I'm Not a Dealer

2017-06-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That actually looks pretty nice and maybe beat on the guy a bit to get it down to something closer to $4k. Wish that had been posted last week when I was looking for the girl child's new ride. --FT On 6/2/17 8:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: And I have a five gallon bottle of

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You are nothing if not resilient. On Jun 3, 2017 10:52 AM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > I'm hoping to get deep water access soon from my back deck. > > --FT > > > On 6/2/17 3:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> I worry for Rich and his low lying

Re: [MBZ] MA invasion

2017-06-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'm hoping to get deep water access soon from my back deck. --FT On 6/2/17 3:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I worry for Rich and his low lying estate... On Fri, Jun 2, 2017 at 3:09 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Never should have pulled out of the

Re: [MBZ] OT backyards and Trees

2017-06-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That stuff is da bomb for making planes and such as it dries to be hard as rock (and nearly as impossible to cut). How many sizable chunks could you get in one of those flat-rate postal boxes? I'd pay you for some! --FT On 6/2/17 3:53 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: I came home last

[MBZ] But hey, it was inspected in 2014!

2017-06-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
https://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/6157945015.html -D ___ 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] Low Budget Car for Craig?

2017-06-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/6155241307.html -D ___ 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] If Money Were No Object...

2017-06-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
…and I was looking to do a restoration: http://bringatrailer.com/2017/06/02/8750-v12-runner-1948-lincoln-continental/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Interesting, but....

2017-06-03 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
But at least it has a rebuilt carburetor. That's worth a lot! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Interesting, but....

2017-06-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
…not sure it would survive shaving the dash: http://www.ebay.com/itm/322541038956?ul_noapp=true -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: