Re: [MBZ] Surprisingly nice 1990 SEC W126 coupe on BAT

Sold for $12,000. Not chump change after all... On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 2:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Good catch. That probably diminishes bids by $2k. > > On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > >> It is nice. Very nice. But, I bet the line "AC does not blow cold" is >>

Re: [MBZ] Kurley is moving to FL!!

Gives us something to while away the time while the ice caps are melting through no fault of our own. On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 7:55 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On July 5, 2017 at 7:28 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.technocracy.news/index.php/2

[MBZ] I am pretty sure I used to own this car

I really regretted selling it. If it is the same car I bought it with it jumped time and not running. I never got around to it and sold it. The car was MUCH nicer when I owned it. Interior was perfect. Paint was perfect except for the dent in the trunk. I will have to dig thru my pics and

Re: [MBZ] Listed my green '77 240D on CL

Any takers? On Tue, Jul 4, 2017 at 10:15 AM Darren Marshall wrote: > Added a bunch of photos. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/6199917417.html > > On Tue, Jul 4, 2017 at 8:31 AM Darren Marshall > wrote: > >> The color is very unique, I think it helps diffuse situations when others >>

Re: [MBZ] clock?

It's the company that made them. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2017, at 7:05 PM, tyee165 via Mercedes > wrote: > > But why is it called by that name? > > > Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A > Original message From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > Date: 2017-07-05 8:10 AM

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Rebuild

What car is this? You should not have any trouble getting the belt on unless it is too short or you have a pulley somewhere that is too big Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2017, at 3:06 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > Thank you for the offer. OE compressor and the system holds vacuum for ove

Re: [MBZ] clock?

It’s the clock manufacturer’s name. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kienzle_Uhren -D > On Jul 5, 2017, at 8:05 PM, tyee165 via Mercedes > wrote: > > But why is it called by that name? > ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] clock?

But why is it called by that name? Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" Date: 2017-07-05 8:10 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Subject: Re: [MBZ] clock? That's the clock that is mechanical t

Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Looking Deal...

Looks like a Filtercharger sticker on a factory airbox. You treat it the same as any other car, note ease of starting, smoothness of idle and startup smoke in your prepurchase inspection, and change the fluids and filters when you get home. (which is better than removing a behind the radiator s

Re: [MBZ] Kurley is moving to FL!!

> On July 5, 2017 at 7:28 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.technocracy.news/index.php/2017/07/04/fatal-courtroom-act-ruins-michael-hockey-stick-mann/ > > Inventor Of Fraudulent Temperature ‘Hockey Stick’ Is > Humiliated In Canadian Court While the claims made in that arti

Re: [MBZ] Kurley is moving to FL!!

On Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:53:31 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Apples, oranges. > > Gravity exists. One of Newton's laws of physics is about it. Note the > word, LAW. > > "Darwin's theory of evolution" is just that, and unproved theory. Far > from LAW. Ditto for human influence ov

[MBZ] Not a Bad Looking Deal...

…except for the K&N air filter. https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/6197951892.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deli

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1984 mercedes benz station wagon

The drive train and other parts unique to the 123 wagon make this an awesome deal. On Jul 5, 2017 4:57 PM, "fmiser via Mercedes" wrote: > > > Fred wrote: > > > > > > Paatz? > > > Meade wrote: > > > With a generous helping of rust! > > If it were free, it's so far away I couldn't afford it.. :( >

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1984 mercedes benz station wagon

> > Fred wrote: > > > > Paatz? > Meade wrote: > With a generous helping of rust! If it were free, it's so far away I couldn't afford it.. :( But I'd sure like a good OM617.952 with an SLS drive. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Rebuild

Aren’t you using the belt tensioner release? -D > On Jul 5, 2017, at 4:06 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > Thank you for the offer. OE compressor and the system holds vacuum for over > 4 hours and was sucked down for 90 minutes, so bone dry. I have the belt > that should fit (same as all o

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Rebuild

Thank you for the offer. OE compressor and the system holds vacuum for over 4 hours and was sucked down for 90 minutes, so bone dry. I have the belt that should fit (same as all others up front) I just can not get the distance between spinners short enough to loop over the edge on the compress

Re: [MBZ] Kurley is moving to FL!!

So have you packed your bags yet? On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 3:53 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Apples, oranges. > > Gravity exists. One of Newton's laws of physics is about it. Note the > word, LAW. > > "Darwin's theory of evolution" is just that, and unproved th

Re: [MBZ] Kurley is moving to FL!!

Apples, oranges. Gravity exists. One of Newton's laws of physics is about it. Note the word, LAW. "Darwin's theory of evolution" is just that, and unproved theory. Far from LAW. Ditto for human influence over climate. No LAW there. Vacant! No such thing as "Established" science. Sci

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1984 mercedes benz station wagon

Hard to believe it has a pristine interior. Wonder what color it is (guessing palomino). Someone should definitely buy this car. On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 3:35 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Paatz? > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > >

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1984 mercedes benz station wagon

With a generous helping of rust! - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 3:35 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Paatz? > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > > From: nore...@craigslist.org > Sent: 05 July

[MBZ] Fw: 1984 mercedes benz station wagon

Paatz? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 05 July 2017 15:21 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1984 mercedes benz station wagon fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] Kurley is moving to FL!!

And gravity is pretty overrated as well... On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 3:15 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "People who crusade against basic, established science concepts such as > evolution and climate change..." > > Well, neither are basic, and neither are "establis

[MBZ] Swedish Moosemobile

Check out the fender emblem: http://13252-presscdn-0-94.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170620_204654.jpg http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-saab-sonett-iii-2/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] Kurley is moving to FL!!

"People who crusade against basic, established science concepts such as evolution and climate change..." Well, neither are basic, and neither are "established." Therin lies the problem. Fake "science" or junk "science" vs real science/reality. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: "People

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Rebuild

I can pull the pulley from my old compressor if you want it. Mine is a Nippondenso, not an R4. Lemme know so I can dig it out of the trash before Friday. -D > On Jul 5, 2017, at 1:11 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > I like this. Gives me hope I can make cold in my w126. > > The big troubl

Re: [MBZ] Kurley is moving to FL!!

Yeah, this is going to be a major cluster for the schools. -D > On Jul 5, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > FLORIDAAnyone in state can challenge climate teaching under new lawPublished: > Wednesday, July 5, 2017 > > Anyone in Florida can now challenge what children

Re: [MBZ] Happy Independence Day!

OK, everyone. This has gone as far as allowed. No more, please. List Mom > On Jul 5, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I understand your angst since they helped swing the election to your > candidate. Give it a rest and let the independent counsel do his thing. >

Re: [MBZ] 300,000 miles

Sponsored? By whom? Don Snook -Original Message- From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2017 1:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Donald Snook Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300,000 miles Might be a sponsored article... On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 12:5

Re: [MBZ] Surprisingly nice 1990 SEC W126 coupe on BAT

Good catch. That probably diminishes bids by $2k. On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > It is nice. Very nice. But, I bet the line "AC does not blow cold" is > scaring off a lot of folks. I would love to find a 126 Coupe in the > future and this one is very nice! > > Don Sn

Re: [MBZ] Whoo-Hoo!

Curiosity, nothing more. Sort of glad to see it go. -D > On Jul 5, 2017, at 1:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hey Dan - why do you care about this? > > On Tue, Jul 4, 2017 at 10:47 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Some e420 is pining f

Re: [MBZ] Surprisingly nice 1990 SEC W126 coupe on BAT

It is nice. Very nice. But, I bet the line "AC does not blow cold" is scaring off a lot of folks. I would love to find a 126 Coupe in the future and this one is very nice! Don Snook -Original Message- From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July

[MBZ] Kurley is moving to FL!!

FLORIDAAnyone in state can challenge climate teaching under new lawPublished: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 Anyone in Florida can now challenge what children are learning in school after a state law went into effect Saturday. All residents of the state can raise concerns about teaching material they th

Re: [MBZ] Willow Green 560SEL BATmobile

> On July 5, 2017 at 2:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > They also have a Red Green that is kinda plaid. We didn't get that > color here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxYe26CIvuY ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:

[MBZ] Volvo phasing out gas and diesel cars soon

ELECTRIC VEHICLESVolvo bidding end to gas-powered engines Published: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 [image: Volvo automobile on assembly line. Photo: Volvo.] Volvo has vowed to phase out the internal combustion engine by 2019. Volvo Volvo Car Corp. has vowed to abandon the traditional gas-powered inter

Re: [MBZ] Happy Independence Day!

I understand your angst since they helped swing the election to your candidate. Give it a rest and let the independent counsel do his thing. On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > --FT wrote: > > Election hacking! Election hacking! Election

Re: [MBZ] Happy Independence Day!

--FT wrote: > Election hacking! Election hacking! Election hacking! Russian Election Hacking! Russian Election Hacking! Russian Election Hacking! tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe o

Re: [MBZ] Happy Independence Day!

Covfefe! - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 1:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Evidence of what? > > On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 9:26 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Trump! Russia! Trump! Russia! T

Re: [MBZ] Willow Green 560SEL BATmobile

They also have a Red Green that is kinda plaid. We didn't get that color here. --FT On 7/5/17 2:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Canadian car. Their green is 0.65 the richness of US green cars. On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wr

Re: [MBZ] Happy Independence Day!

Election hacking! Election hacking! Election hacking! --FT On 7/5/17 1:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Evidence of what? On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 9:26 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: Trump! Russia! Trump! Russia! Trump! Russia! Trump! Russia

Re: [MBZ] Willow Green 560SEL BATmobile

Canadian car. Their green is 0.65 the richness of US green cars. On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-mercedes-benz-560sel-2/ > > Hmm, 1987 Willow Green is about as Green as Smoke Silver is Gold (in other

Re: [MBZ] Surprisingly nice 1990 SEC W126 coupe on BAT

That is nice. Report on final price. -FT On 7/5/17 1:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Selling for chump change. Auction ends today. I saw no serious flaws and there are tons of records. It looks good in white too. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-mercedes-benz-560sec-5/

Re: [MBZ] Willow Green 560SEL BATmobile

Looks like a nice car and the color is attractive too -FT On 7/5/17 1:58 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-mercedes-benz-560sel-2/ Hmm, 1987 Willow Green is about as Green as Smoke Silver is Gold (in other words, just a hint) but I kind of like it. Mi

Re: [MBZ] 300,000 miles

Might be a sponsored article... On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 12:54 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > According to this list, these are the top 10 most reliable cars (based on > having models that exceed 300,000 miles). > > http://blog.oscaroparts.com/top-10-reliable-cars/

Re: [MBZ] will these work on a 300td 82?

I don't see why. Ask the seller. On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 12:44 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 5 Jul 2017 03:06:59 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > They look like they could fit, but there are lots of LED lights out > > there that produce very poor light. I think the jw

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Diesel Rabbit

I would offer $1 and ask seller to counter. On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seller not in a hurry to sell. I'm sure its not $1. But, I bet its cheap! > > https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6201785085.html > > Don Snook > > > _

[MBZ] Willow Green 560SEL BATmobile

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-mercedes-benz-560sel-2/ Hmm, 1987 Willow Green is about as Green as Smoke Silver is Gold (in other words, just a hint) but I kind of like it. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Happy Independence Day!

Evidence of what? On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 9:26 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Trump! Russia! Trump! Russia! Trump! Russia! Trump! Russia! > > Evidence? We don't need no stinkin evidence! > --FT > > > On 7/4/17 4:38 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] clock?

Jim repaired several of my Kienzle clocks in W111 coupes. Can be quite challenging, depending on what was wrong. On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 9:13 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > The older MB models (pre W116/W123) had mechanical clocks made by this > company. They had a mechanical movement that was

[MBZ] Surprisingly nice 1990 SEC W126 coupe on BAT

Selling for chump change. Auction ends today. I saw no serious flaws and there are tons of records. It looks good in white too. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-mercedes-benz-560sec-5/ I predict the hammer will come down at $7500. ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Whoo-Hoo!

Hey Dan - why do you care about this? On Tue, Jul 4, 2017 at 10:47 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Some e420 is pining for that 2.82 diff. It alone is worth more than $90. > Major performance improvement. > > On Jul 4, 2017 6:39 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" > w

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Rebuild

I like this. Gives me hope I can make cold in my w126. The big trouble with Allen is getting the pulley on the compressor. It just does not want to get there. Polei is intact, just waiting for cfc clay > On Jul 3, 2017, at 2:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Picked up where I

Re: [MBZ] OT Dan needs to get in on this deal

> On July 5, 2017 at 12:42 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Even at an auction they still would have to go thru a closing process I would > think whic would identify that, at which time they could bail. Maybe FL has > messed up real estate laws also. They paid, then found

[MBZ] 300,000 miles

According to this list, these are the top 10 most reliable cars (based on having models that exceed 300,000 miles). http://blog.oscaroparts.com/top-10-reliable-cars/ Its an interesting list. It seems very odd that a Mercedes Diesel is not on the list since they are sort of the benchmark for h

Re: [MBZ] OT Dan needs to get in on this deal

> On July 5, 2017 at 12:36 PM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > > There were others who also held paper on the property. Buyer didn't do their > due diligence with a title company prior to bidding. Had they done so the > outstanding lender would have been identified. Exactly. I can well imagine

Re: [MBZ] will these work on a 300td 82?

On Wed, 5 Jul 2017 03:06:59 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > They look like they could fit, but there are lots of LED lights out > there that produce very poor light. I think the jw speaker ones are > highly rated, but they require opening up the center hole in the > mounting bracket wi

Re: [MBZ] OT Dan needs to get in on this deal

Even at an auction they still would have to go thru a closing process I would think whic would identify that, at which time they could bail. Maybe FL has messed up real estate laws also. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2017, at 11:36 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > There were others who

Re: [MBZ] OT Dan needs to get in on this deal

There were others who also held paper on the property. Buyer didn't do their due diligence with a title company prior to bidding. Had they done so the outstanding lender would have been identified. -D > On Jul 5, 2017, at 12:03 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > How does somebody that

[MBZ] Cheap Diesel Rabbit

Seller not in a hurry to sell. I'm sure its not $1. But, I bet its cheap! https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6201785085.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery o

Re: [MBZ] OT Dan needs to get in on this deal

How does somebody that gullible have $450k to lose in the first place? And who bid them up that high, another fool trying to be parted from their money, or was the owner shill bidding it? Mitch. > On July 5, 2017 at 9:33 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > http://www.tampabay.com/ne

[MBZ] OT Dan needs to get in on this deal

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/realestate/florida-couple-stunned-to-learn-458000-paid-for-gulffront-condo-may-be-for/2329213 -- --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

Re: [MBZ] Happy Independence Day!

Trump! Russia! Trump! Russia! Trump! Russia! Trump! Russia! Evidence? We don't need no stinkin evidence! --FT On 7/4/17 4:38 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: --FT wrote: Election hacking! Election hacking! Election hacking! Who does that? Rooskies! Evidence? tin.man _

Re: [MBZ] clock?

The older MB models (pre W116/W123) had mechanical clocks made by this company. They had a mechanical movement that was wound through a sort of escapement arrangement. There was a lever that had an electrical contact on it, that when closed, would energize a solenoid that would move the lever t

Re: [MBZ] clock?

That's the clock that is mechanical that is in the older cars Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2017, at 7:59 AM, tyee165 via Mercedes > wrote: > > What is a kienzle clock? > > > Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A > Original message From: Jim Cathey via Mercedes > Date: 2017-07-04

Re: [MBZ] clock?

What is a kienzle clock? Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Jim Cathey via Mercedes Date: 2017-07-04 11:25 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Jim Cathey Subject: Re: [MBZ] clock? The Kienzle (sp?) clock is electric, not electronic.  Nothing us

Re: [MBZ] will these work on a 300td 82?

They look like they could fit, but there are lots of LED lights out there that produce very poor light. I think the jw speaker ones are highly rated, but they require opening up the center hole in the mounting bracket with a lathe. Pretty easy to do. On Jul 4, 2017 8:46 PM, "Rick Hawkins via Merce