Re: [MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Clay's took him to Alaska for Mercedes Addiction treatments. Mitch. > On March 30, 2019 at 1:12 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > Certain wives, who have met, and who are sometimes referred to > as SWMBA, are Not Pleased by the prospect of additional cars.

Re: [MBZ] Heck of a deal on a shop vac

2019-03-29 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Fein. It may cost three times as much, but I can still hear myself think, it sucks well and it has lasted a very long while now. No going back. Separate fan for cooling the motor. Accessory outlet for dust collecting plug in eg random orbital; turns the vac on when you turn the sander on. And off

Re: [MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-29 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Why a coffin? Certain wives, who have met, and who are sometimes referred to as SWMBA, are Not Pleased by the prospect of additional cars. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Macbook

2019-03-29 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Swollen battery? These all sound like they could originate with the trackpad. Is yours one that can be baked to repair? I brought back two 2006/2007 MBP's via the oven. (Not trivial.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Macbook

2019-03-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
just tried reseating the memory also.  That helped some, but did not cure the problems. I took out the battery, left it out for a couple min, and put it back.  no joy there. Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote on 3/29/19 9:22 PM: Before you replace it, check the battery -- when they go bad

Re: [MBZ] Project For Mitch

2019-03-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
body sealant Craig via Mercedes wrote on 3/29/19 2:14 PM: On Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:13:45 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I like the way Maytag did it.  (not whirlpool)   THey stamped out a circle with 3 tabs.  The punchout then became the cover.  Just screw the tabs into the remaining

Re: [MBZ] Macbook

2019-03-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
yeah, I just did that. No dice.  It is some better with an external mouse, but not fixed. Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote on 3/29/19 9:22 PM: Before you replace it, check the battery -- when they go bad they swell and put pressure on the trackpad. A new battery is cheaper than a new

Re: [MBZ] Macbook

2019-03-29 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Before you replace it, check the battery -- when they go bad they swell and put pressure on the trackpad. A new battery is cheaper than a new 'book. Unless it's one of those with a non-replacable battery ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] Macbook

2019-03-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Anyone got a 2011 Macbook pro you'd part with?   I think mine is dying.  cursor jumps around with or without input, it also flips between programs without input, and resizes htings much larger without input.  Probably needs a motherboard/stripped machine to put my memory and drives in.

Re: [MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Clay the Wimp and his Mercedes Coffin! --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 29, 2019, at 8:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Probably because Mrs. Clay does not approve of such things. > > -D > > >> On Mar 29, 2019, at 3:15 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> On

Re: [MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Probably because Mrs. Clay does not approve of such things. -D > On Mar 29, 2019, at 3:15 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 29/03/2019 8:44 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >>> That looks pretty nice, decent price >> I concur. It would make a lovely coffin. >> >> -- Jim >>

Re: [MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-29 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 29/03/2019 8:44 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: That looks pretty nice, decent price I concur. It would make a lovely coffin. -- Jim Why a coffin? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] bolt-on sociopathy

2019-03-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes. I'll be able to hear you in Mt Pleasant. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On March 29, 2019 11:13:47 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >I'm thinking the SL600 needs some enhancement >https://www.ekimani.com/car/cate_5/ > >https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=16=9zZcAJ-NEKo > >

Re: [MBZ] OT old jagyoowah

2019-03-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
"Offered with a selection of uninstalled components..." aka "buy my junk". Wow. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On March 29, 2019 10:52:28 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >half-vast project > >https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-jaguar-mk-i-saloon-3/ > >could be fun, a basic runner

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb also needs This Large Collection of Diesel Mercedes Engines, Transmissions and Spares

2019-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Let’s hope so. That being said, I’m amazed at the number of eBay sellers that are hawking both new and used stuff for the older cars, like my W111, for stupid money compared to what you can buy things for from the dealer. Case in point, a trunk tristar for my trunk lid new from the dealer is

Re: [MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And it doesn’t include the cost of the emergency room visit for stitching up your hands when you’re done, either. -D > On Mar 29, 2019, at 6:08 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hmmm - the heater fan is listed as having been replaced - that's a 16-20 > hour job by the book, 10-12 hour

Re: [MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-29 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Hmmm - the heater fan is listed as having been replaced - that's a 16-20 hour job by the book, 10-12 hour job through the (enlarged) speaker hole. On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 4:31 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > DAMN DAMN DAMN! > > I am not headed there for a few more

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb also needs This Large Collection of Diesel Mercedes Engines, Transmissions and Spares

2019-03-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Surely people are not dumb enough to buy their stuff Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2019, at 4:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > WOW! It gets better. > > They have one listed on eBay for…..wait for it….. $165 PLUS $16.30 > shipping! > >

Re: [MBZ] Heck of a deal on a shop vac

2019-03-29 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I bought a 12 gal (or so) Shop Vac brand 10-15 years ago that worked OK until the motor died three years ago. I bought a new with the removable motor that converts into a blower (handy for cleaning the hangar floor) and converted the canister part of the old vac into a pre-chamber for the new vac.

Re: [MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On March 29, 2019 at 5:32 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > > You met SWMBA and that might take place. Would still be better than getting > stuck in a korean car like she want to put me in. Kia? Oh, Jeez, buy one of my Cruzers before you let that happen. The red one hit 17k

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb also needs This Large Collection of Diesel Mercedes Engines, Transmissions and Spares

2019-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
WOW! It gets better. They have one listed on eBay for…..wait for it….. $165 PLUS $16.30 shipping! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Rear-Exhaust-Muffler-End-Piece-New-OEM-W100-W108-W109-W110-W111-W115/372432158927?fits=Make%3AMercedes-Benz=item56b6afc0cf:g:aJIAAOSwEeVbliej Dealer price at

Re: [MBZ] Heck of a deal on a shop vac

2019-03-29 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Long ago, about a quarter decade, I was gifted a massive Red Devil shop vac. Almost commercial quality. The unit is almost indestructible and has served me very well. Almost as powerful as the whole house unit. MB content. - This has removed detritus and debris on all the benz in my

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb also needs This Large Collection of Diesel Mercedes Engines, Transmissions and Spares

2019-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And they try to sell OE chrome muffler tips for twice the dealer retail. Just look what Turd Fergusen said about it: https://www.dieselmercedes.com/Mercedes_Rear_Muffler_End_Piece_New_OE_W108_W110_p/4243-w15.9-n.htm

Re: [MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-29 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
You met SWMBA and that might take place. Would still be better than getting stuck in a korean car like she want to put me in. clay monroe > I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm > looking for didn't fall out. > On Mar 29, 2019, at 5:44 AM, Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-29 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
DAMN DAMN DAMN! I am not headed there for a few more weeks. If it runs, I would be running after that so I have a DD. Price is good. Would allow for continued care for the w126 SDL. Good for me, I have cash in hand. Nice that he has had it on the market for half a year. Might even

Re: [MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-29 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
I like green cars as much as K’leb clay monroe > I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm > looking for didn't fall out. > On Mar 29, 2019, at 5:35 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > That looks pretty nice, decent price > > --FT > > On

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb also needs This Large Collection of Diesel Mercedes Engines, Transmissions and Spares

2019-03-29 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Core charge for the motors alone covers the purchase. Unless this is Re-Invent the Wheel. Then it is all garbage. He retails barely functional motors for $1500, and good ones over $5k clay monroe > I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm > looking for

Re: [MBZ] Heck of a deal on a shop vac

2019-03-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
LOLI had some cheap shopvac, I can't even remember the brand now but it was pretty terrible. We took the dog for a walk one day and hadn't even left the neigborhood when we passed a yard sale with a Rigid shopvac. I think I paid $5. It sucks like an update to Windows 10. The only downside is

Re: [MBZ] Heck of a deal on a shop vac

2019-03-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You livin lahge --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 29, 2019, at 4:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was in the market for a shop vac and was at the local farm store today. It > appears they carry Craftsman brand. In the back of the store on the top shelf > they had a lone 12

[MBZ] Heck of a deal on a shop vac

2019-03-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I was in the market for a shop vac and was at the local farm store today. It appears they carry Craftsman brand. In the back of the store on the top shelf they had a lone 12 gallon Shop Vac brand and it had a sign and sticker on it for $49.99. The craftsman they had in the store that were 12

Re: [MBZ] Project For Mitch

2019-03-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:13:45 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > I like the way Maytag did it.  (not whirlpool)   THey stamped out a > circle with 3 tabs.  The punchout then became the cover.  Just screw > the tabs into the remaining sheetmetal. That works well for washing machines, but

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Exhaust Work

2019-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Those are not the correct hangers for this car. They’re used on later models. They are also for a smaller span between the hook and muffler, if I recall correctly. There is an R107 hanger that has wire embedded in it. Quite pricey, but you never have to worry about one breaking and leaving

Re: [MBZ] Project For Mitch

2019-03-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I like the way Maytag did it.  (not whirlpool)   THey stamped out a circle with 3 tabs.  The punchout then became the cover.  Just screw the tabs into the remaining sheetmetal. Craig via Mercedes wrote on 3/29/19 12:20 PM: On Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:56:25 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Project For Mitch

2019-03-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Reminds me of that youtube video on how to change your FWD Ford's fuel pump: Procure angle grinder. Remove back seat. Cut hole in floor. R fuel pump. Put the piece you cut out back in with some sheet metal, screws and glue. Reinstall back seat. ___

Re: [MBZ] Project For Mitch

2019-03-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:56:25 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > on a heap, just cut access holes on the hump.  Make covers when done.! Sort of like changing the rear spark plugs on a Sunbeam Tiger, except the Tiger came from the factory with the holes and covers ... Craig

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Exhaust Work

2019-03-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Have you used the figure 8 exhaust hanger donuts (8s)?  I wonder if they hold up better. --FT On 3/28/19 8:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: New muffler from the Fatherland! http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/3/28_Mufflered.html -D ___

Re: [MBZ] Project For Mitch

2019-03-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
on a heap, just cut access holes on the hump.  Make covers when done.! Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote on 3/29/19 10:32 AM: On March 29, 2019 at 12:02 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: Maybe swapping the tranny isn't that hard, but I would NOT bet on it! That V-8 is really shoe-horned into the

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Exhaust Work

2019-03-29 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Is that comparable in price and quality to an eberspaecher exhaust? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 28, 2019, at 8:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > New muffler from the Fatherland! > > http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/3/28_Mufflered.html > > -D > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Project For Mitch

2019-03-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On March 29, 2019 at 12:02 AM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Maybe swapping the tranny isn't that hard, but I would NOT bet on it! > > That V-8 is really shoe-horned into the W124 chassis. Maybe the reason they're trying to dump it after buying the transmission is that they

[MBZ] bolt-on sociopathy

2019-03-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'm thinking the SL600 needs some enhancement https://www.ekimani.com/car/cate_5/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=16=9zZcAJ-NEKo  ¥1,000,000-(¥1,080,000-)==  $9000!  Ouch! 4X what I paid for the car!  Gorgeous work of art though https://www.ekimani.com/car/post-15/ Apparently

[MBZ] OT old jagyoowah

2019-03-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
half-vast project https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-jaguar-mk-i-saloon-3/ could be fun, a basic runner with crappy interior, price is pretty low with 4hr to go. -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 SUV 4 Matic Cheap Import Loaded 4x4

2019-03-29 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--FT wrote: > *I'm all over this Gone Already?? tin ___ 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] 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 SUV 4 Matic Cheap Import Loaded 4x4

2019-03-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
*I'm all over this * * * *Price: Call for Pricing* *https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/goose-creek-2011-mercedes-benz-class-ml/6846778069.html* ? FINANCING FOR ALL TYPES OF CREDIT! ? BAD CREDIT, NO CREDIT, REPOSSESION -- NO PROBLEM! ? SLOW PAYMENTS, BANKRUPTCY, REPOS --

Re: [MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-29 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> That looks pretty nice, decent price I concur. It would make a lovely coffin. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That looks pretty nice, decent price --FT On 3/29/19 9:26 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: This car is begging for you to come and rescue it!!! http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/395585-tacoma-wa-1976-300d-w115-%241500.html -D ___

[MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-29 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
This car is begging for you to come and rescue it!!! http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/395585-tacoma-wa-1976-300d-w115-%241500.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To