Re: [MBZ] Porches done blowed up

2019-04-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Awesome work and a good read! There is probably a special Mercedes tool for the job that you cleverly manufactured. I had a dealer book with drawings of all sorts of special Mercedes tools. Wonder what happened to it... On Wed, Apr 10, 2019 at 9:55 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Porches done blowed up

2019-04-10 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Rock paper scissors. Looks like the rocks done hit the front porches.  rocks win! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 4/10/19 12:45 PM: https://jalopnik.com/fatal-gas-explosion-near-famous-porsche-collection-may-1833944119 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com T

[MBZ] Free Wheelin' with the Finnie

2019-04-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Got some work done on the steering column in preparation for the new steering wheel installation. http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/4/10_Free_Wheeling.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] OT SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral tonight

2019-04-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Scrubbed and rescheduled for tomorrow. As a fallback I’ll go out at 8:55 to watch the ISS fly over. That’s always cool. Amazing how fast that thing moves. -D > On Apr 10, 2019, at 7:58 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was not going to be able to see it live in person, but it shou

Re: [MBZ] OT SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral tonight

2019-04-10 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
I was not going to be able to see it live in person, but it should be on the youtubes. clay > I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm > looking for didn't fall out. > On Apr 10, 2019, at 3:19 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kinda cloudy/

Re: [MBZ] OT SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral tonight

2019-04-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Kinda cloudy/overcast here tonight, don't think I could see anything to the south --FT On 4/10/19 6:24 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Just checked, looks like launch delayed until about 8 pm. -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiv

Re: [MBZ] OT SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral tonight

2019-04-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Just checked, looks like launch delayed until about 8 pm. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ 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/listin

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel 1979 79k miles

2019-04-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Hm... Will need to try to spend some time on my 300SD this summer. Needs new seat covers and interior TLC mostly. Allan Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes writes: > Yep, looks like nice car could be easily worth the money with that > miles if its well kept > > Jaime > > > On Wed, Apr 10, 2019 at

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel 1979 79k miles

2019-04-10 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Yep, looks like nice car could be easily worth the money with that miles if its well kept Jaime On Wed, Apr 10, 2019 at 1:08 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Turbo Diesel? > > > https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/beaverton-mercedes-300-turbo-diesel-1979/6

Re: [MBZ] OT - Turpentine

2019-04-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I was jonesing before that was a word. On Tue, Apr 9, 2019 at 11:11 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > +1 that's why you can't get it any more. (well, that and the codeine) > Full name was > > Turpin Hydrate with codeine, but most labels had the "with codeine" in >

[MBZ] Fill your tank

2019-04-10 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Why Washington has 3rd most expensive gas in America https://www.king5.com/mobile/article/news/local/why-washington-has-3rd-most-expensive-gas-in-america/281-f6df94ea-df02-4714-871f-b78cd70bf63a And the great white north has lower fuel cost, even though it is shipped to PNW for refining, then an

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel 1979 79k miles

2019-04-10 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Pictures of a white W116, so if it's a 1979 300SD it's the original turbo diesel Mercedes. (well, the 1978 W116 SD was the first, but 1979 is virtually identical) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Porches done blowed up

2019-04-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://jalopnik.com/fatal-gas-explosion-near-famous-porsche-collection-may-1833944119 -- --FT ___ 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/mai

[MBZ] Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel 1979 79k miles

2019-04-10 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Turbo Diesel? https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/beaverton-mercedes-300-turbo-diesel-1979/6862845274.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery optio

Re: [MBZ] This is cool

2019-04-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 10 Apr 2019 11:21:35 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > but spendy.  4X4 should be able to go about anywhere.  I like the > pop-up second story bed. > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/venice-2016-mercedes-benz-sprinter-4x4/6861769499.html "Full loaded adventure home

Re: [MBZ] wheels/tires for 129 -- cheap set of takeoffs

2019-04-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
forgot the link https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/572064536638438/ On 4/10/19 10:57 AM, Floyd Thursby wrote: This guy has these wheels and tires cheap enough https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/572064536638438/ Mercedes rims 8J x 17 Michelin Tires245/45ZR17 Wondering if they w

Re: [MBZ] This is cool

2019-04-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Cool, but you can get a super nice synchro VW Vanagon Westfalia camper with a Subaru engine conversion for one tenth of that price which is what I would do if I wanted something like that. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > but spendy.  4X4 should be able to go about anywhere.  I like the pop-

Re: [MBZ] Car shake at idle

2019-04-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Not just a Chevy van, an Astro Van.First appearance was ChowdaQ VI: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5fUY3NMARi2hoRbr2 I think he brought it the following year too. I drove it, it got along pretty good. He'd used some weird clutch setup so the clutch pedal was really heavy. -Curt On Wednesday,

[MBZ] This is cool

2019-04-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
but spendy.  4X4 should be able to go about anywhere.  I like the pop-up second story bed. https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/venice-2016-mercedes-benz-sprinter-4x4/6861769499.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] Car shake at idle

2019-04-10 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
One year at the Q there was a guy with a 240D turbo in a Chevy Van!!! He cut down a 300D turbo manifold and rigged it on. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Apr 10, 2019 at 10:59 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Can I put a turbo on my 240?" > > --FT > > On 4

Re: [MBZ] Car shake at idle

2019-04-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
"Can I put a turbo on my 240?" --FT On 4/10/19 10:49 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: If it doesn't flow enough air to idle right, what sort of power is it capable of? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

[MBZ] wheels/tires for 129 -- cheap set of takeoffs

2019-04-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This guy has these wheels and tires cheap enough https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/572064536638438/ Mercedes rims 8J x 17 Michelin Tires245/45ZR17 Wondering if they will fit the 129 but I'm not sure about offsets, if that would affect how they fit.  I sent him a msg asking what they ca

Re: [MBZ] Car shake at idle

2019-04-10 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
If it doesn't flow enough air to idle right, what sort of power is it capable of? Mitch. ___ 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/lis

Re: [MBZ] FIXER UPPER FOR SALE - $2500

2019-04-10 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
He painted the whole thing including the badges with rattle cans of Rustoleum BBQ Black? > On April 10, 2019 at 10:19 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Nothing a car crusher couldn't fix > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-charleston-fixer-upper-for-sale/6862423077.h

[MBZ] FIXER UPPER FOR SALE - $2500

2019-04-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Nothing a car crusher couldn't fix https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-charleston-fixer-upper-for-sale/6862423077.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral tonight

2019-04-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Maybe I'll ride the bike down to the beach, can get a good south view, it'll be low tide along about then too.  Launch window is 2 hours. --FT On 4/10/19 10:04 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: https://www.gainesville.com/news/20190410/spacex-attempts-to-land-powerful-triple-rock

Re: [MBZ] OT SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral tonight

2019-04-10 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I’ll probably be able to see it from the house. Bummed that it didn’t happen last week as I was in Orlando, which is like being on the front porch for launches. -D > On Apr 10, 2019, at 10:04 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.gainesville.com/news/201

[MBZ] OT SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral tonight

2019-04-10 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
https://www.gainesville.com/news/20190410/spacex-attempts-to-land-powerful-triple-rocket-tonight--watch-live/1 Forecast for Low Country is clear, so maybe we'll catch a glimpse. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Car shake at idle

2019-04-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Hahaha, ok Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 10, 2019, at 7:52 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > From the FB 123 group: > > A bit of money and wear saving advice. if your engine is shaking badly at > idle, check the air filter before the fuel injectors. My 240D's engine was > shaki

[MBZ] Car shake at idle

2019-04-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
>From the FB 123 group: A bit of money and wear saving advice. if your engine is shaking badly at idle, check the air filter before the fuel injectors. My 240D's engine was shaking like mad until I got a new air filter from AutoZone for just $11. Humongous difference. Reduced the shaking by lik