Re: [MBZ] Hubcap request - champagne

2017-12-05 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> > Michael wrote: > > > > Does anyone have a set of hubcaps for 14” aluminum wheels in > > champagne? > Russ wrote: > > Just checked and I do have a complete set they came with my > Champagne 240D. Original owner had put Bunts on the car. Gave me > the steel rims and caps Michael actually

Re: [MBZ] Hubcap request - champagne

2017-12-05 Thread Russ Williams via Mercedes
Mike, I think I have a full set I'll have to check. Just checked and I do have a complete set they came with my Champagne 240D. Original owner had put Bunts on the car. Gave me the steel rims and caps, and No I don't have the steel rims sold them years ago. Byer didn't want the caps. I can

Re: [MBZ] Hi, my name is Max, and I have a problem..

2017-12-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I’m both. I think I may have a gullwing buried in the shop somewhere. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 5, 2017, at 9:08 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Max Sez : > >> ‎I'm a hoarder. > > Welcome to the club. At least you're not a chronic procrastinator. > >

Re: [MBZ] Hi, my name is Max, and I have a problem..

2017-12-05 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Speaking of which, anybody want half of a 190 auto driveshaft that Fred gave me in 2005 or thereabouts? I'd love to get it out from under my work bench... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 7:08 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Max Sez

Re: [MBZ] Hi, my name is Max, and I have a problem..

2017-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
You should send the sphere to Andrew. Next time he needs one, he can put it in. He doesn't believe in installing pairs. Max Dillon via Mercedes December 5, 2017 at 8:39 PM I'm a hoarder. Found the box with the axle boots for Michael. The original purchase

Re: [MBZ] Hi, my name is Max, and I have a problem..

2017-12-05 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Max Sez : >‎I'm a hoarder.  Welcome to the club. At least you're not a chronic procrastinator. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Hi, my name is Max, and I have a problem..

2017-12-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 05 Dec 2017 21:39:48 -0500 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > I'm a hoarder. Hlloo Mmmmaax ... :-) Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] SLK falls victim to global warming climate change disruption and the super moon and an idiot owner

2017-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I would posit that flooding is worse than in the 18th century or whenever Charleston was founded. On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 9:39 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No that street is in Charleston along the river. It has probably been > flooding at high tides since

Re: [MBZ] Hi, my name is Max, and I have a problem..

2017-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
"A dead SLS sphere" ROFL On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 9:39 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm a hoarder. Found the box with the axle boots for Michael. The > original purchase invoice from Rusty Buy MB Parts was with them, dated > 2002. Also there was a nice cache of

[MBZ] Hi, my name is Max, and I have a problem..

2017-12-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'm a hoarder. Found the box with the axle boots for Michael. The original purchase invoice from Rusty Buy MB Parts was with them, dated 2002. Also there was a nice cache of 123 used parts, including a dead SLS sphere, a couple feet of brake line that is broken at both ends, used parking

Re: [MBZ] SLK falls victim to global warming climate change disruption and the super moon and an idiot owner

2017-12-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
No that street is in Charleston along the river. It has probably been flooding at high tides since it was built on fill in the marsh whenever. The whole city floods. A bunch of other streets were closed this morning too. Just typical --R Sent from iPhone > On Dec 5, 2017, at 8:56 PM, Mitch

[MBZ] Hubcap request - champagne

2017-12-05 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
Does anyone have a set of hubcaps for 14” aluminum wheels in champagne? ( not sure if that is the technical color name) but something close would work. The rims I’m using for the winter tires are are pretty nasty looking. Thanks, Mike Michael E. Esh ___

Re: [MBZ] correct colour paint trims

2017-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What if he actually ended up in Secaucus, NJ. Would you still want the car? On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 9:02 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On December 5, 2017 at 9:44 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > " Ive used this car

Re: [MBZ] OT diagnosing 2-stroke engine issue

2017-12-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Good thing I bought the new fuel lines too, after sending that "I fixed it!" email, the weed wacker began dripping fuel. Work for tomorrow. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] correct colour paint trims

2017-12-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 5, 2017 at 9:44 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > " Ive used this car for my local business work , and annual trip to the > home in Martha's Vineyard." > > This is a selling point? I am to be envied. Buy my car and bask in my glory. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] OT diagnosing 2-stroke engine issue

2017-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Congrats! II was guessing there were parts for other carb types. Max Dillon via Mercedes December 5, 2017 at 6:23 PM Well the kit must have extra parts, just put it all back together, installed a new properly gap spark plug, she runs just fine. Idle is a little

Re: [MBZ] SLK falls victim to global warming climate change disruption and the super moon and an idiot owner

2017-12-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
So you're saying they built streets in Mt Pleasant that are regularly under seawater when the tide is a foot higher than average? Mitch. > On December 5, 2017 at 11:29 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT diagnosing 2-stroke engine issue

2017-12-05 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Usually kits like that are universal for the type of carb and the carbs will vary by specific application. Are the extra metal pieces kind of dished disks? Those would be welch plugs. Often the jets are hidden behind the plugs, they're one use only and if water gets in and freezes it'll push

Re: [MBZ] OT diagnosing 2-stroke engine issue

2017-12-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 05 Dec 2017 19:23:44 -0500 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Well the kit must have extra parts, just put it all back together, > installed a new properly gap spark plug, she runs just fine. Idle is a > little high, I'll monkey with that later. Congratulations!!!

Re: [MBZ] OT diagnosing 2-stroke engine issue

2017-12-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well the kit must have extra parts, just put it all back together, installed a new properly gap spark plug, she runs just fine. Idle is a little high, I'll monkey with that later. Didn't use the new fuel lines, I'll save those for later. Now to look for Michaels boot kit... -- Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] OT diagnosing 2-stroke engine issue

2017-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Hahaha! Surprise! Actually, I have no idea, and I feel your pain, but still, it strikes me as funny. Max Dillon via Mercedes December 5, 2017 at 4:56 PM I've got this Zama carb rebuild kit, and I've taken apart the carb about as far as I think I should, but

Re: [MBZ] OT diagnosing 2-stroke engine issue

2017-12-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I've got this Zama carb rebuild kit, and I've taken apart the carb about as far as I think I should, but there are four extra gaskets and a couple extra small metal pieces? I'm hoping the kit is a universal type that is supposed to have extra parts. Educating via YouTube now... -- Max

Re: [MBZ] The AC does not work, but the heat does

2017-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How do you shred a seat like that? Razor blade knife in back pocket? On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 3:46 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I don't remember for sure, but I don't think so. > > On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 12:14 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] correct colour paint trims

2017-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It means he can afford to sell it for way below actual value. Money has no meaning. On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 9:44 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > " Ive used this car for my local business work , and annual trip to the > home in Martha's Vineyard." > > This is a

Re: [MBZ] The AC does not work, but the heat does

2017-12-05 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I don't remember for sure, but I don't think so. On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 12:14 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh yeah, forgot about that. Do any of the driveshafts or axle shafts go > through the engine oil pan? > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] This could be a really bad decision

2017-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Very posh - it has tyres. On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 9:29 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But fun while it lasted > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/selling-mercedes-s60 > 0/6402872088.html > > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] i am willing to let and an all see if if serious only

2017-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah, like 50% worth of haggling. On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 9:25 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > might not be a bad deal with a bit of haggling > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/91-mercedes-300e/6392587733.html > > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] low-grade krakk

2017-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Very peculiar color scheme. On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 9:23 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not a whole lot better than my $500 beater > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-e300-turbo- > diesel/6410771476.html > > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] It's getting into Kleb territory now

2017-12-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I would leave it 104. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 5, 2017, at 1:40 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Send $$ and I'll be your agent, I'll give you a special rate on my usual > fee. > > Maybe this would be a good candidate for an OM603 transplant? > >

Re: [MBZ] It's getting into Kleb territory now

2017-12-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Send $$ and I'll be your agent, I'll give you a special rate on my usual fee. Maybe this would be a good candidate for an OM603 transplant? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 1:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Holy smokes somebody

Re: [MBZ] It's getting into Kleb territory now

2017-12-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Holy smokes somebody needs to jump on that Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 5, 2017, at 10:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > He doesn't show the side that is banged up. Max went to look at it when the > guy was wanting like $2k? > >

Re: [MBZ] The AC does not work, but the heat does

2017-12-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Oh yeah, forgot about that. Do any of the driveshafts or axle shafts go through the engine oil pan? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 1:07 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I suspect that it would take a bit of effort - what with the transfer case >

Re: [MBZ] The AC does not work, but the heat does

2017-12-05 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I suspect that it would take a bit of effort - what with the transfer case for the front wheels (full time all wheel drive) and all. On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 8:57 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That is actually tempting. Wonder how hard it would be to fit an OM603

Re: [MBZ] 500SECrack

2017-12-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Good donor body for your SEC, patience for a couple months and then scoop it up for $500. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 11:21 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/benz-84-coupe/6411659601.html > > -_FT

Re: [MBZ] It's getting into Kleb territory now

2017-12-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, rapidly getting there. Parked in a very posh Mt. Plastic neighborhood, so he's probably getting some heat for leaving his dead car for so long. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 11:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He doesn't show the

Re: [MBZ] paint repair question

2017-12-05 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Thank you for all of the suggestions. I will let you know how it turns out but not for a few days as we are having a taste of winter here. Cold and snow. Supposed to be better next weekend so I may be able to do something with it then. RB ___

[MBZ] SLK falls victim to global warming climate change disruption and the super moon and an idiot owner

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/flooding-slows-morning-commute-as-high-tide-washes-into-some/article_c25146f0-d9ce-11e7-b8fb-7bdb3d62a226.html Tides were very high this morning around the vast estate and in town.  This was in Chastun down on Lockwood Blvd by the Ashley River and the

[MBZ] 500SECrack

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/benz-84-coupe/6411659601.html -_FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 4 cylinders R350 BLUETEC!

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2011-mercedes-benz-r350/6385028835.html Might not be unreasonable --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] new breaks

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
And crack included https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-benz-420-sel/6392058321.html --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] It's getting into Kleb territory now

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
He doesn't show the side that is banged up.  Max went to look at it when the guy was wanting like $2k? https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1990-mercedes-benz-300-ce-as/6385095053.html Max what if we went there with the trailer and $300? --FT ___

Re: [MBZ] It's that time of year and I need the money

2017-12-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
That's about what I'd want for my Green-Black Metallic 2003 ML350, but I'm not selling it in December when I've got a winter of 75 mile a day commutes ahead of me. Mitch. > On December 5, 2017 at 9:27 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Mitch needs to step

Re: [MBZ] 140 beater

2017-12-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 5, 2017 at 9:20 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1998-mercedes-benz/6379359003.html If that's good condition, what's fair condition, an unrestorable parts car? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] The AC does not work, but the heat does

2017-12-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
But he is a LANDSCAPE PRACTITIONER --R Sent from iPhone > On Dec 5, 2017, at 9:57 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well, I've not seen a lawn guy pulling his mower and string trimmer around > with an ML before! > >> Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] The AC does not work, but the heat does

2017-12-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That is actually tempting. Wonder how hard it would be to fit an OM603 w/ 722.3 trans - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 9:32 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Mitch territory > >

Re: [MBZ] The AC does not work, but the heat does

2017-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Well, I've not seen a lawn guy pulling his mower and string trimmer around with an ML before! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes December 5, 2017 at 8:32 AM Mitch territory https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-ml-320/6370417055.html --FT

Re: [MBZ] Flakka is a really bad drug

2017-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I wonder how fast it goes with the addition of those sonic thrusters in the trunk! Must be at least 200 MPH! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes December 5, 2017 at 8:30 AM https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-mercedes-300sd-turbo/6387682432.html --FT

Re: [MBZ] correct colour paint trims

2017-12-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
" Ive used this car for my local business work , and annual trip to the home in Martha's Vineyard." This is a selling point? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 9:21 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But no pics > >

Re: [MBZ] 140 beater

2017-12-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I'll bet we see that at LKQ or Don's Car Crushing later. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 9:20 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1998-mercedes-benz/6379359003.html > > --FT > > >

[MBZ] The AC does not work, but the heat does

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Mitch territory https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-ml-320/6370417055.html --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Flakka is a really bad drug

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-mercedes-300sd-turbo/6387682432.html --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] This could be a really bad decision

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
But fun while it lasted https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/selling-mercedes-s600/6402872088.html --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 99 Mercedes-Benz Clean Tittle - $1100

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
O  I am tittleated! https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/99-mercedes-benz-clean-tittle/6403805389.html --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] It's that time of year and I need the money

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Mitch needs to step up a notch https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2000-mercedes-benz-ml-320/6407622709.html --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] CL Photog of the day/week

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2000-mercedes-s500-4door/6386670621.html --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] i am willing to let and an all see if if serious only

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
might not be a bad deal with a bit of haggling https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/91-mercedes-300e/6392587733.html --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] low-grade krakk

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Not a whole lot better than my $500 beater https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-e300-turbo-diesel/6410771476.html --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] correct colour paint trims

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
But no pics https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-500-wagon-highly/6411396754.html --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 140 beater

2017-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1998-mercedes-benz/6379359003.html --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] paint repair question

2017-12-05 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Clay bar might help as well. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 4, 2017, at 10:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Steel wool with 16 zeroes. Softer than a baby's bottom. > > On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 4:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Right rear outside axle boot

2017-12-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I'll try to find the parts tonight and let you know. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] paint repair question

2017-12-05 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Mon, 4 Dec 2017 16:24:14 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On December 4, 2017 at 12:36 PM Dan--- via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > > Start out light then move up to more aggressive products as necessary. > > > > Try your bug

Re: [MBZ] WAY OT: Left Handed Pistols

2017-12-05 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
This Is probably the best description of different pistol actions I have ever read. While I’ve had them all explained/described to me, Mitch’s description is the clearest I’ve come across. -D > On Dec 4, 2017, at 11:16 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On