Re: [MBZ] Next step for Craig's Vehicle Evolution

> > > Craig wrote: > > > > > Right now, I'm looking at using my semi to transport > > > emergency relief supplies for the folks in Houston -- that > > > will keep me busy for awhile and use up a lot of diesel. > > fmiser wrote > > > > That's about 900 miles one way - right? Can't log that in

[MBZ] Moving sale - TODAY - 1976 Mercedes Benz Diesel 300D - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

It's green, Kaleb. https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/moving-sale-today-1976/6289915215.html Kevin in Hillsboro, OR M Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Road Trip

So, we went to Dallas for the Great American Trucking Show on 23 August and then to Austin to visit friends we made while I was in graduate school at UT. The 1990 E300D drove fairly well. The only real problem we had was when the right rear tire picked up a nail and left us stranded because the

Re: [MBZ] Next step for Craig's Vehicle Evolution

On Fri, 1 Sep 2017 17:09:19 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Craig wrote: > > > Right now, I'm looking at using my semi to transport emergency > > relief supplies for the folks in Houston -- that will keep me > > busy for awhile and use up a lot of diesel. > > That's

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 250S

It's MB Tex, appears original Jaime On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 12:39 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Is that the original leather? if so, it's a remarkable example of > preservation. > > On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] OT Labor Day facts quiz - self test for fun

Likewise with Apple, since most of it I’ve held since the mid 1990s with incremental purchases since then, except for when I rolled my 401k from Kohler into Apple stock in the early 2000s. Those pre-2000 shares have netted me over 25%/year since I bought them, or so I calculated last year...

Re: [MBZ] OT Labor Day facts quiz - self test for fun

I have fb. Done quite well... On Sep 1, 2017 7:14 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Thanks, but I’ll stick to my Apple stock for now. > > -D > > > > On Sep 1, 2017, at 6:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > > > > Sure. Follow my Gilt Edge

Re: [MBZ] OT Labor Day facts quiz - self test for fun

Thanks, but I’ll stick to my Apple stock for now. -D > On Sep 1, 2017, at 6:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Sure. Follow my Gilt Edge investment plan in 1970s Mercedes. > > On Sep 1, 2017 2:36 PM, "Dan--- via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] OT: moving to a small town

Maybe in days gone by, today the Winchendon School is a high end prep school and basketball feeder school. C Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 3:07 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: A friend of mine went to some prep school there, I think

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

On Fri, 1 Sep 2017 17:42:03 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > Just wait a coupla weeks for a lot of good deals on newer southern > cars! Very clean! Yes, very thoroughly washed in flood waters ... Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Next step for Craig's Vehicle Evolution

> On September 1, 2017 at 6:09 PM fmiser via Mercedes > wrote: > > Isn't Houston where a lot of the US refineries are? That's the excuse I heard when Regular went from 2.159 to 2.659 Tuesday evening. It was already up around 2.45 in most of Michigan and Ohio, so the

[MBZ] If a Smart ForTwo and a Fiat 500 had a baby...

Would it look like GM's e100? And what will the e100 look like when it grows up? (if you thought a ForTwo was short and unstable, how does a 63" wheelbase sound?) http://insideevs.com/general-motors-baojun-e100-electric-car-priced-5300/

Re: [MBZ] Next step for Craig's Vehicle Evolution

> Craig wrote: > Right now, I'm looking at using my semi to transport emergency > relief supplies for the folks in Houston -- that will keep me > busy for awhile and use up a lot of diesel. That's about 900 miles one way - right? Can't log that in one day. So 4 days if you are starting with a

Re: [MBZ] OT Labor Day facts quiz - self test for fun

Sure. Follow my Gilt Edge investment plan in 1970s Mercedes. On Sep 1, 2017 2:36 PM, "Dan--- via Mercedes" wrote: > So are you wanting to become the financial planner for Okiebenz? > > -D > > > On Sep 1, 2017, at 12:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

Just wait a coupla weeks for a lot of good deals on newer southern cars! Very clean! --R On 9/1/17 4:08 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On September 1, 2017 at 3:15 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: We had a local dealer selling his cars advertised as

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1987 Mercedes 300SDL

Somebody needs to jump on that Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 1, 2017, at 3:41 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not, etc. > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > > From: nore...@craigslist.org

Re: [MBZ] Iconic '51 Olds 98 Rocket on BAT

> On September 1, 2017 at 12:45 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Honest presentation of a largely original relic from the distant past. > Hard to value though very scarce. > >

[MBZ] Fw: 1987 Mercedes 300SDL

Not, etc. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 01 September 2017 16:28 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1987 Mercedes 300SDL fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] OT: moving to a small town

> On September 1, 2017 at 1:27 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I'd always wondered why county government makes sense. In your case I > understand. County government is for unincorporated areas. Too bad we don't have a good mechanism in place for dissolving

Re: [MBZ] Procedure for R Engine Shutoff Valve? W124 1991 300D

Hi Larry, So sorry you are having knee replacement problems. I put mine off but finally got them done. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sep 1, 2017 3:24 PM, "Larry Turner via Mercedes" wrote: > Hi Gang, > A week or so ago (8/26), I wrote and asked about the

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

> On September 1, 2017 at 3:15 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > > We had a local dealer selling his cars advertised as "Deeply Discounted" > because of Hail Damage. The advertisement said many of the cars had > damage only detectable by a professional. I

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

A buddy of mine in college had an old egg-shaped Volvo he and his dad did that to, it was a great car. I don't think they had more than a coupla hundred bucks in it, if that. --R On 9/1/17 3:48 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Nope. We built a VW van from two wrecked ones - cut the front

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

> On September 1, 2017 at 3:16 PM Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > Some states require that a car with a salvage title be inspected and it's > roadworthiness be attested to by a state or licensed inspector. My salvage guy gave me a copy of the form you need to send in

Re: [MBZ] Procedure for R Engine Shutoff Valve? W124 1991 300D

I got my son a vac hose about 8ft long and ran it from the shutoff to the cabin, he just sucked on it to shut it off. WAs pretty funny. Maybe yours the actual vac actuator was dead? --R On 9/1/17 3:24 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi Gang, A week or so ago (8/26), I wrote and

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

Nope. We built a VW van from two wrecked ones - cut the front clip off a good one and welded it onto the other that was smashed in front. Took it to the tag agent who looked at it, thought it looked good and titled it - I don't remember what the title said specifically. Got liability insurance

Re: [MBZ] Procedure for R Engine Shutoff Valve? W124 1991 300D

Hi Gang,     A week or so ago (8/26), I wrote and asked about the procedure for replacing the Vac Valve (Thanks BTW!)    Given my knee situation, we decided it was a job for our Indy.  My wife took our 91 300D to local Shop a couple of days ago to replace the Shutoff Valve.  Had it diagnosed

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

I don't think so. You might be confusing this with a rebuilt title. Some states require that a car with a salvage title be inspected and it's roadworthiness be attested to by a state or licensed inspector. Then it gets a "rebuilt" or "reconstructed" title. Other states don't make the

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

We had a local dealer selling his cars advertised as "Deeply Discounted" because of Hail Damage.  The advertisement said many of the cars had damage only detectable by a professional.  I guess they weren't bad enough to warrant Salvage Titles?   I especially like it when I see a advertisement

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

Is it true that in most states you cannot insure a car with a salvage title? LarryT On 08/30/2017 11:28 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On August 30, 2017 at 11:00 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Oh, I see, you're asking about the title (or lack thereof).

Re: [MBZ] OT: moving to a small town

A friend of mine went to some prep school there, I think it specialized in problem children... --R On 9/1/17 12:47 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I guess you'd call Winchendon a small town, the IGA closed last year so for groceries we have to go to either Rindge, NH or Gardner. We've

Re: [MBZ] Next step for Craig's Vehicle Evolution

On Fri, 1 Sep 2017 18:57:48 + Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: > Now that Craig has a Semi and a warehouse, this should be the next > vehicle purchase! > > https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/d/1978-ward-la-france/6278238904.html > > It would be very useful in washing

[MBZ] Next step for Craig's Vehicle Evolution

Now that Craig has a Semi and a warehouse, this should be the next vehicle purchase! https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/d/1978-ward-la-france/6278238904.html It would be very useful in washing the Semis or hosing out the warehouse! Plus, if you are in a hurry, most people will yield. Don

Re: [MBZ] OT: moving to a small town

Randy wrote: "I hope it works out for you Don. I had a look on the google maps and it looks like a nice small town with most of the amenities one is used to - and it is only an hour out of Wichita. Sounds like a perfect situation." Thanks! I was a little worried. But, my wife and I checked

Re: [MBZ] OT Labor Day facts quiz - self test for fun

So are you wanting to become the financial planner for Okiebenz? -D > On Sep 1, 2017, at 12:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > If you would like to make sure your savings and investments are working as > hard as you are, give us a call. We would be

Re: [MBZ] OT: moving to a small town

I'd always wondered why county government makes sense. In your case I understand. -Curt On Friday, September 1, 2017, 1:07:24 PM EDT, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: That's about now many people our entire county has. Town is about 3700. Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] OT: moving to a small town

That's about now many people our entire county has. Town is about 3700. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 1, 2017, at 11:47 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I guess you'd call Winchendon a small town, the IGA closed last year so for > groceries we have to go to

Re: [MBZ] OT: moving to a small town

I guess you'd call Winchendon a small town, the IGA closed last year so for groceries we have to go to either Rindge, NH or Gardner. We've got 1 stoplight, I think 3 cop cars. Wikipedia says 10,300 people as of 2010. -Curt On Friday, September 1, 2017, 12:42:20 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Finnie for Dan

Hard to turn down a $56,000 profit. On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 11:02 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Here ya go. > > Rick > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To

[MBZ] Iconic '51 Olds 98 Rocket on BAT

Honest presentation of a largely original relic from the distant past. Hard to value though very scarce. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1951-oldsmobile-88/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2017-09-01 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT: moving to a small town

I really enjoyed living in a small town when we were in WI. It's nice doing business with your neighbors, like the butcher, dry cleaners, jeweler, etc. My butcher resisted taking credit cards for a long time, but since they had a lot of FIB touristas coming through on the weekends to see our

[MBZ] OT Labor Day facts quiz - self test for fun

*What Do You Know About Labor Day?* Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday every September. For some Americans, it signals an end to summer; for others it represents much more. See what you know about Labor Day by taking this brief quiz: 1. In the late 1800s, the typical work week in an

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 250S

Is that the original leather? if so, it's a remarkable example of preservation. On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I've ridden in it, its a lovely car. If I had a garage I'd consider buying > it but its not something I'd want to leave

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

Never had a carbide cannon, but did enjoy putting a few pellets in metal cans with secure lids, punching a few holes in them, then tossing them in bodies of water. BOOM! -D > On Sep 1, 2017, at 12:26 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Cannons come to mind . . . >

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

Cannons come to mind . . . On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 9:38 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Me, too. Lots of spelunking when I was in high school. Lots of cans of > carbide pellets, too. Plenty of fun things to do with them besides use in > our headlamps... > > -D > > > On

Re: [MBZ] OT: moving to a small town

I hope it works out for you Don. I had a look on the google maps and it looks like a nice small town with most of the amenities one is used to - and it is only an hour out of Wichita. Sounds like a perfect situation. RB On 01/09/2017 9:54 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: Max wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT MB Job for Jaime

Speaking of criminality, another one bites the dust and turned rat http://www.postandcourier.com/news/rep-jim-merrill-pleads-guilty-to-misconduct-charge-in-statehouse/article_8bec18cc-8e85-11e7-9e9d-27efad3582f1.html His lawyer there is another local pol who wanted to be mayor (and I would like

Re: [MBZ] OT MB Job for Jaime

You DO need Yankees to help pay off your canceled nuclear plant! On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 9:25 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We don't need no mo Yankees comin down here bringin their socialism with > them! And driving badly! It's a horrible place to live! > > --R

[MBZ] Finnie for Dan

Here ya go. Rick ___ 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] Jon's 250S

I've ridden in it, its a lovely car. If I had a garage I'd consider buying it but its not something I'd want to leave outside. I don't know for sure but I bet the AC does blow ice cold. Jon used to commute to NYC with it... -Curt On Friday, September 1, 2017, 10:57:37 AM EDT, Donald Snook

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 250S

Beautiful car! Love the color combo. But, is the a/c ICE COLD? That interior looks great! Don Snook -Original Message- From: Jaime Kopchinski [mailto:jaime...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, September 01, 2017 6:37 AM To: mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] OT: moving to a small town

Max wrote: "Sounds like the kind of small town that people don't lock their doors at night." Dwight wrote: "Sounds neat." Randy wrote: "But they sue each other??" Max and Dwight: Thanks, yea it does! Randy: I certainly hope so or I won't have much business! I'm just kidding - mostly.

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

Me, too. Lots of spelunking when I was in high school. Lots of cans of carbide pellets, too. Plenty of fun things to do with them besides use in our headlamps... -D > On Sep 1, 2017, at 9:27 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not that I would have any direct

Re: [MBZ] OT MB Job for Jaime

We don't need no mo Yankees comin down here bringin their socialism with them! And driving badly! It's a horrible place to live! --R On 8/31/17 9:07 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: I could buy a pretty nice house down there on $12.75 a hour, right!? On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 2:18

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

Not that I would have any direct knowledge of any such things... but I will admit to having used carbide lamps while caving (before LED lamps!) --R On 9/1/17 6:18 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Won't it also self ignite if you just let it out of the bottle too Curt Acetylene is

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 250S

Nice, but definitely a BAT price. -D > On Sep 1, 2017, at 9:09 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes it is a beautiful car. Jon took such great care of it. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Sep 1, 2017 7:37 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" < >

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 250S

Yes it is a beautiful car. Jon took such great care of it. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sep 1, 2017 7:37 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On ebay: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-250- >

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 250S

Sadly Jon is suffering from a bad case of death... -Curt On Friday, September 1, 2017, 8:57:07 AM EDT, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: That is a beautiful car.  Why isn't he selling on BaT? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 7:37 AM, Jaime

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 250S

That is a beautiful car. Why isn't he selling on BaT? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 7:37 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On ebay: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-250- >

[MBZ] Jon's 250S

On ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-250-Sedan/332341848943?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Someone on the list should own this! Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

> Won't it also self ignite if you just let it out of the bottle too > Curt > Acetylene is _hugely_ explosive.  One spark, even by a kicked rock, > and you've made a trench across the road.  Not Recommended. > -- Jim ~ "Subjects like this don't have a