Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

> > ...add a bulb, and now you have SUPER brake lights. Thus blinding people close behind you every time you are at a stop. When will this arms race of lighting end? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

There are components that are more expensive than batteries which could send a Prius to the junkyard. The batteries are rebuildable since they are composed of many separate cells that can be replaced for roughly $45 each and then carefully balanced. The usual life expectancy of the cars is

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should get this

Well send t back to me or I will dig back thru. I thought I responded but I guess I just thought about it but never did. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 17, 2017, at 8:52 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > no Just silence crickets > >> Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 500E Lemons Car # Road Atlanta

I think its that the race organizers can purchase the car for $500 at the end of the race, not like some yahoo off the street can snag it... -Curt On Sunday, December 17, 2017, 9:50:33 PM EST, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: The theory is that it needs to net

Re: [MBZ] 103 v 104

I've heard that the M104 is based on the M103 block. I have no first hand experience. If that IS the case, it is possible the M103 head gasket might work with a M104 head. Hawever the smaller parts int eh 103 set likely won't fit the dual cam M104 head/exhaust/intake etc. Best bet is to

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should get this

no Just silence crickets Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes December 17, 2017 at 4:16 PM Did I email you back the other day? I can’t remember. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

They are the most fun to drive MB with 4 doors. Dan Penoff via Mercedes December 17, 2017 at 4:03 PM Yeah, I was thinking about going and checking it out just to see where the owner was coming from as far as price and motivation to sell. That and I’ve never

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 500E Lemons Car # Road Atlanta

The theory is that it needs to net under $500, not including brakes, tires, safety equipment, etc. There are point penalties incurred if you come out over. There could be a bunch of stuff that gets sold off that could return needed cash for repairs or stuff. Maybe the w124 was rusted up, and

Re: [MBZ] Scraping... (Dan Penoff)

Wow! Did it get to your house? fingers crossed. Gerry > I agree with Rick - meaning no emergency evacuations because a 270,000 acre > wildfire is right across the street from your home - like I had to do > yesterday. > Definitely wasn’t boring! > Addison > > On Dec 17, 2017, at 13:16, Dan

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

The battery packs are probably the reason they're in the PnP. Jaime On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 7:43 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Checking PnP yards and the Priii are showing up in numbers. Mostly the > original series. I am trying to figure out if the battery

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Oil will make the difference. I always put a low,vis oil in my 240D's in the winter.. My 79 would start @ 4F with no block heater on the Curt triple glow. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 17, 2017 8:08 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: The 240D started just

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 500E Lemons Car # Road Atlanta

Isn't one of the rules of the lemons series that the cars have to net at of under $500? How do you get a 500E for under $500 that can be driven? On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 6:40 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Impressive! And all with the speedometer pegged! (at

[MBZ] 240D

The 240D started just fine this morning. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

Checking PnP yards and the Priii are showing up in numbers. Mostly the original series. I am trying to figure out if the battery packs could be used to make an electric SLC. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen > On Dec 16, 2017, at 9:12 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 500E Lemons Car # Road Atlanta

Impressive! And all with the speedometer pegged! (at zero) Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2017 4:19 PM To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: [MBZ] Jon's 500E Lemons Car #

Re: [MBZ] 103 v 104

#1 boy’s 92 SE that he failed to winterize last year. IT ate coolant hoses and broke rad neck. Has been leaking oil from the head for years. I am gathering replacement parts so he can make it road worthy once more. Maybe he sells, maybe I take it off his hands for $500 clay 1974 450sl -

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 500E Lemons Car # Road Atlanta

He drives real clean, fun to watch. -Curt On Sunday, December 17, 2017, 7:19:07 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Fun to watch him lap people…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUt_GUZA99Y=youtu.be -D ___

Re: [MBZ] Jon's 500E Lemons Car # Road Atlanta

That’s Jono, as in Blue Ridge Mercedes. > On Dec 17, 2017, at 7:18 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Fun to watch him lap people…. > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUt_GUZA99Y=youtu.be > > -D > > > > ___ >

[MBZ] Jon's 500E Lemons Car # Road Atlanta

Fun to watch him lap people…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUt_GUZA99Y=youtu.be -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

The M1 is a superb rifle, looks good, shoots decent. Sadly the M16 is a more accurate rifle but from a "reliability in the field when serviced by hamfisted grunts" standpoint the M1 is a much better device. -Curt On Sunday, December 17, 2017, 5:28:19 PM EST, OK Don

Re: [MBZ] Scraping... (Dan Penoff)

I agree with Rick - meaning no emergency evacuations because a 270,000 acre wildfire is right across the street from your home - like I had to do yesterday. Definitely wasn’t boring! Addison On Dec 17, 2017, at 13:16, Dan wrote: Put a new O ring on the oil dipstick on the E320 wagon. Did the

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

You know, there could be in the second gen W126 models, I don’t recall. If there was I never had a problem with it on my 350SDL, as I know I did the modification to it. -D > On Dec 17, 2017, at 5:43 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought I remembered there

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

I thought I remembered there being one in the '87 300SDL . . . maybe not. On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 4:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No such thing in a W123 or W126. > > -D > > > On Dec 17, 2017, at 5:24 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

No such thing in a W123 or W126. -D > On Dec 17, 2017, at 5:24 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > And that doesn't make the "bulb out" circuitry very unhappy? > > On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 3:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> You can

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

That does sound cool - share pics along the way. My son just bought an M1 through the CMP program, and has very thoroughly gone through it, bought the gauges to check it, etc. and is very happy with it (one of the reasons for the bullet stop discussion earlier). On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 4:09 PM,

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

And that doesn't make the "bulb out" circuitry very unhappy? On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 3:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You can take a socket from a brake light and add it to the inner sections > of the taillight assemblies, as in where the fog amp is on the left

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

If MLs had any value I might consider it, but they don’t seem to be worth dirt around here, especially the earlier ones. -D > On Dec 17, 2017, at 5:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Take all the trim off and go get a maaco paint job. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

That’s pretty cool. So the metal is solid enough that it’s still functional? Like no pitting or anything? I took my oldest son (“dead eye”) out to the range today. His third time out and he was making 4” groupings on a target 20 yards out with my 1911. Amazing. Even the RSO, a retired

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should get this

Did I email you back the other day? I can’t remember. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 17, 2017, at 1:57 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > That is a 606 right? > > Maybe (if you don't get it) I should get it and put my low mile 603 in it? > I'd probably have

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

Take all the trim off and go get a maaco paint job. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 17, 2017, at 1:54 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Since you are bored, buy that clapped out ML and refurb it back to Martha > standards! That will keep you scrounging for

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should get this

By sucking it into the intake I would assume. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 17, 2017, at 2:11 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > How does a Mercedes "INGEST" water? > > On Dec 17, 2017 2:57 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

I'm thinking my birthday present to myself is going to be a Brown Bess musket kit. You get an original 200+ year old barrel and lock with new partially inletted wood. You have to clean up and derust the metal, then finish the wood. About half the price of one already done, $650 vs $1250...

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

I'm thinking my birthday present to myself is going to be a Brown Bess musket kit. You get an original 200+ year old barrel and lock with new partially inletted wood. You have to clean up and derust the metal, then finish the wood. About half the price of one already done, $650 vs $1250...

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

Yeah, I was thinking about going and checking it out just to see where the owner was coming from as far as price and motivation to sell. That and I’ve never driven a W110 diesel, much less a stick. I might do it just for the experience. Hmm. -D > On Dec 17, 2017, at 4:59 PM, Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

It would be sweet project. Also don't be afraid to bargain. The market might be narrow for that one. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 4:58 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Offer something in trade? > > On Dec 17, 2017 4:33 PM, "Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

Offer something in trade? On Dec 17, 2017 4:33 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Agreed. However, I’m the sort of person who “needs something to do” all > of the time. I’m starting in on cleaning up the garage and then moving to > closets. That will be scary. > > I

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

I should do that --R Sent from iPhone > On Dec 17, 2017, at 4:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > You can take a socket from a brake light and add it to the inner sections of > the taillight assemblies, as in where the fog amp is on the left side only do > the

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

Agreed. However, I’m the sort of person who “needs something to do” all of the time. I’m starting in on cleaning up the garage and then moving to closets. That will be scary. I would love to get my hands on that finny diesel over in Pinellas County but I can’t justify the $$. -D > On Dec

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

You can take a socket from a brake light and add it to the inner sections of the taillight assemblies, as in where the fog amp is on the left side only do the same on the right side as well. Tap into the existing brake light in the assembly and add a bulb, and now you have SUPER brake lights.

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should get this

Bad head gasket? On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 2:11 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How does a Mercedes "INGEST" water? > > On Dec 17, 2017 2:57 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > That is a 606 right? > > Maybe (if you don't

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

Build something - a work bench, desk, shop, airplane . . . On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 12:28 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Put a new O ring on the oil dipstick on the E320 wagon. Did the same on > the SL500, as it was leaking a little and not fitting tightly in the

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should get this

How does a Mercedes "INGEST" water? On Dec 17, 2017 2:57 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: That is a 606 right? Maybe (if you don't get it) I should get it and put my low mile 603 in it? I'd probably have to swap heads or try to figger out how the fool the

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should get this

That is a 606 right? Maybe (if you don't get it) I should get it and put my low mile 603 in it? I'd probably have to swap heads or try to figger out how the fool the computer into letting it run with a 603. Or figger out how to dispense with the computer... Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

Since you are bored, buy that clapped out ML and refurb it back to Martha standards! That will keep you scrounging for interior parts for a while!!! Or better yet, buy that 110.110 and bring it back to glory! It appears to be a very good basis to start with. Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

+1 and wishing for a boring life! (Time to go fishin, hikin, travellin, puttering, and making electronic gizmos.) Rick Knoble via Mercedes December 17, 2017 at 12:55 PM Count your blessings... I have said for at least the last 20 years "Boring is good".

Re: [MBZ] Scraping...

Dan sez: >‎Still bored. Taking oldest son to range to >shoot pistols for lack of >anything else to >do. Count your blessings... I have said for at least the last 20 years "Boring is good".  Meaning, no emergency visits to the hospital, no caring for sick kids, no fixing crashed cars, no

Re: [MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

What is this break lite mod you write of? --FT On 12/17/17 9:43 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Anyone who’s got a W123 or W126 that wants to do the additional brake light modification, let me know. I’ve got three pairs of brake light bulb sockets I’ll put in the mail. Drop me a PM.

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should get this

you should and we could all place bets on how long it lasts --FT On 12/17/17 9:57 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Maybe I should get this and drop my engine from my wrecked 97 instead of trying to straighten mine out. Mercedes Benz 1994 E300D

[MBZ] Scraping...

Put a new O ring on the oil dipstick on the E320 wagon. Did the same on the SL500, as it was leaking a little and not fitting tightly in the tube. Had a 250,000 km high mileage badge from one of the previous cars I owned. Put it on the wagon, since it’s got 173k. Gotta fill out the form and

[MBZ] Maybe I should get this

Maybe I should get this and drop my engine from my wrecked 97 instead of trying to straighten mine out. Mercedes Benz 1994 E300D https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-benz-1994-e300d/6428469496.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] W123/6 Brake Light Sockets/Stuff

Anyone who’s got a W123 or W126 that wants to do the additional brake light modification, let me know. I’ve got three pairs of brake light bulb sockets I’ll put in the mail. Drop me a PM. I’ve also got the following I’m going to list on BW for the scroungers. If anyone wants any of this,

Re: [MBZ] Guess Your Weight and Win Some Crap!

> On December 16, 2017 at 11:04 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > For sale by owner, with an auction house floor mat protector. I guess you can still buy a Mercedes at the wholesale auction for $200. That's where my 300SD with the missing window came from, but