Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

The conductor plate has absolutely nothing to do with keeping oil in. That's all part of the connector assembly, and its seals. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Very OT setting up a web/mail server on my own box

> Jim uses a Mac. Because it's easy to administer, but primarily because of Time Machine. It's backed up seamlessly, just like all of our user machines. Otherwise I'd probably be using a Pi. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Very OT setting up a web/mail server on my own box

> Floyd wrote: > I bought a domain and was thinking to set up a server like some > of you have instead of just having it hosted by some outfit. > Probably more than I want to do but can someone tell me what the > basic process is to set up such a thing, email and some content > to be served up?

[MBZ] OT: The Delivery Robots’ Greatest Threat

We have been talking about all kinds of things on the list. Here is a different view on an up-and-coming technology: https://www.truckinginfo.com/334552/the-delivery-robots-greatest-threat Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

On Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:17:30 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > I am going to run for Congress based on 2 platforms: 1) using the full > capabilities of National Technical Means to find and eliminate spam > callers wherever they are on the planet: and 2) to abolish Daylight > Savings

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

On Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:11:21 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I like how they use your exchange number to fool you into answering. > Like if your number is 444-321-9034 they call you from a “321” exchange. On our cell phone, I look at the number and if it's one I don't recognize,

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

That will be a great deal, if you can solve this with a new conductor plate or connector and a fluid / filter change. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 8:54 PM Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I looked at another coupla vids of replacing the

Re: [MBZ] Why?

Racor? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 8:23 PM Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Craig wrote: > > What is the purpose of the replacement kit? Is there a fault with the OE > > system? Thanks > > Did anyone else use the fuel filter that was a

[MBZ] toilet paper filters

On Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:43:32 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > More capacity, less frequent changes? > I thought this was going to be for a filter with a visible/drainable water > trap. > Those I might be willing to pay for. > > This, unless the media is a lot finer than original,

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

What’s wrong with that? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 25, 2019, at 9:40 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > Much the same as taking a 600 pullman and slamming it, then giving it a > rattle can spray to match the blacked out windows and LED underbody lighting

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

When my buddy got married in college he had the ceremony at this inn at Brown County Park in Indiana. While he and the bride were changing to go my buddies and I picked up his beetle and carried it through the doors of the inn and deposited it there. He was somewhat annoyed at our antic but

Re: [MBZ] I don't know what to say

I’m feeling insulted the PO removed the badges. Without the wrap it lacks the merzadeez panache. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 25, 2019, at 6:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Praise the Lord and pass the plate? > > -D > > >> On Jun 25, 2019, at 6:20 PM, Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

Another reason to move to the country - even on our small 1.25 acre lot, we can't see another house from ours. On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 8:54 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We have the same thing going on in South Tampa. It’s a fairly compressed > area that was

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

We have the same thing going on in South Tampa. It’s a fairly compressed area that was populated with small bungalows built post WWII. Now they get razed and a vertical McMansion goes up in place of the bungalow on a very, very small lot. Almost as bad as the tearing down and replacement is the

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Diesel vs. Electric

We will see just how much Green New Deal power there is if that idiot from WA has his way. He has gotten the SEA persecutor to now want to go after the fossil fuel industry in town. Makes you wonder how these idiots will heat their homes in the winter. Fire wood? Not going to be oil or

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

I am having issue with the destruction of the more modest architecture in town. The neighborhood really grew with post war housing and the bulk of homes around me echoed the ethos of 1950s homes. Think Brady Bunch or Leave it to Beaver. Now, with property values through the roof, these

Re: [MBZ] To bundt or not to bundt

Well said GMan Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 25, 2019, 9:31 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > IMHO, Bundt wheels are an eye distraction when on an otherwise cleanly > designed car. The Mercedes "look" as designed, imparts a kind of classic > style that reflects the strong and enduring

Re: [MBZ] Seat covers

I've bought a couple sets over the past 4 years at Costco fit was good, quality was good, price was "not to bad" car quickly took on that "leather smell" after install... Might give them a try, I don't know if they currently carry them... Haven't looked or a while. On Tue, Jun 25, 2019

Re: [MBZ] To bundt or not to bundt

Or if you don't care as much about originality, you could strip the paint off and powder coat them. If you use the kitchen oven do it when you're home alone. This would be a good color to powder coat them:

Re: [MBZ] To bundt or not to bundt

Did MB ever sell that chassis with steelies and hubcaps any place in the world? If so, that's original enough for me. Use the wheels that you like, forget everyone else's opinions. On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 7:39 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The hubcap look is

Re: [MBZ] To bundt or not to bundt

IMHO, Bundt wheels are an eye distraction when on an otherwise cleanly designed car. The Mercedes "look" as designed, imparts a kind of classic style that reflects the strong and enduring character earned by the cars reputation. Bundt wheels are on par with bad ear rings and mismatched lipstick on

Re: [MBZ] Seat covers

I found them very comfortable year round, more so than the MB Tex. However, I was to cheap to spring for them in the later cars that didn't come with them already installed. On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 6:26 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I guess the bottom line is what

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

I looked at another coupla vids of replacing the conductor plate, it seems like the electrical connector thingie is what seals it up, one o-ring into the conductor plate electrical socket and the other seals against the transmission body and the fluid is contained between the 2 o-rings. I'm

Re: [MBZ] To bundt or not to bundt

A good compromise. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 25, 2019, 8:38 PM Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > The hubcap look is clearly better in my eyes especially on a non-metallic > colored car. Maybe I keep them for originality for the sake of car shows > and use the hubcaps for my own driving

Re: [MBZ] To bundt or not to bundt

The hubcap look is clearly better in my eyes especially on a non-metallic colored car. Maybe I keep them for originality for the sake of car shows and use the hubcaps for my own driving pleasure? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 25, 2019, at 8:24 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well

Re: [MBZ] To bundt or not to bundt

Well i won't really weigh in as i think i created the term bundt ugly in an earlier discussion of this. But as,my Latin teacher used to say (in Latin), there is no disputing about taste. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 25, 2019, 7:02 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Why?

Craig wrote: > What is the purpose of the replacement kit? Is there a fault with the OE > system? Thanks Did anyone else use the fuel filter that was a clear glass contraption not unlike the pictures? What was the name of that filter? How about oil filter using toilet paper? The name on the

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

Nothing that I know of. The only personal information they want is your name, email address and the phone number you want to set up. "How Does Nomorobo Stay In Business? While the Nomorobo Landline service is free for consumers, businesses and public safety organizations pay to license our

[MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

I pulled off the electrical connector (easy on the ML, fair amount of room to work in there) and there was a lot of fluid in there.  I sopped up what I could up in the transmission hole where the connectors are, coming off the conductor plate it looks like. I sprayed contact cleaner in there

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

On Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:32:05 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I had a rash of those “This is Microsoft tech support - can you check > your computer? It’s got a virus” a few weeks ago, which I play out for > a good 5-10 minutes if I can until they realize I’m yanking their chain > and they

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Hard to say. I’ve made the improvements over such a lengthy period of time it’s tough to compare. The one noticeable thing is that the front left isn’t sunk down a good 3-4 inches like it had been. I’m probably going to drive it to work tomorrow since the AC is working now. I’ll be able to

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

I’m sure that thing drives like a dream now compared to when I drove out here. Well done. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 25, 2019, at 3:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > A new blog entry on my fun with installing the rear swing arm bushings > Sunday. Not a pleasant job, but

Re: [MBZ] The New Klebmobile

Bad sign, no interior pics. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On June 25, 2019 7:12:20 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Gotta get it today!! > >https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/898476947156467/ > >-D > > > >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com > >To search

Re: [MBZ] The New Klebmobile

Looks like Mitzi got herself a lowrider there --FT On 6/25/19 7:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Gotta get it today!! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/898476947156467/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT “Florida Man” strikes, er, stricken, again

Its cleaned up astonishingly in the last 30 years. There are still pockets of "the hood" though. I once witnessed a car pulled over for a traffic stop that took off. The police gave chase and for reasons I don't understand the car pulled over again. Driver took off on foot with one officer in

Re: [MBZ] To bundt or not to bundt

I vote for the Bundts. I think that Bundting in very patriotic. It can get you to first base in a pinch. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 4:02 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] Seat covers

I guess the bottom line is what price do I put on not having swamp ass. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 25, 2019, at 1:50 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > What Dan said. I found that the cheap ones had artificial fleece on the > sides and back that turned orange over time. The good

Re: [MBZ] To bundt or not to bundt

I do not agree with installing hubcap wheels on the later cars that came with bundts. I like them on the earlier model 123s and 240s that came with them originally Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 25, 2019, at 6:01 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > I know we’ve had this

Re: [MBZ] To bundt or not to bundt

It’s certainly a personal preference, but I think that steelies (or AL steelies) with the painted covers look so much more sophisticated for these cars, whether it’s a W123 or W114 or W108. I just think the colored wheel covers make a really nice accent, that’s all. Just my $0.02. -D > On

[MBZ] The New Klebmobile

Gotta get it today!! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/898476947156467/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] To bundt or not to bundt

I know we’ve had this conversation here before regarding my red 300D W123. It has bundts with failing paint which I plan to swap for aluminum steelies (I have already) with hubcaps (already got a set painted). So a good friend is visiting from the good ‘ol state of California and feels that the

[MBZ] Finnie Fun!

A new blog entry on my fun with installing the rear swing arm bushings Sunday. Not a pleasant job, but at least it doesn’t have to be done for another 50 years, I’m guessing. http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/6/25_Back_in_the_Swing_of_Things.html

Re: [MBZ] I don't know what to say

Praise the Lord and pass the plate? -D > On Jun 25, 2019, at 6:20 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1962670730505371/ > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

[MBZ] someone needs this

and it isn't me... but https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/819826228402987/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] I don't know what to say

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1962670730505371/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT who does not want to be this guy?

https://jalopnik.com/meet-the-guy-who-bought-a-monorail-for-1-000-1835842056 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

What, no calls from the IRS wanting their back taxes with your VISA card or they’re going to call the sheriff and have you arrested? I love those. They’re so easy to mess with. -D > On Jun 25, 2019, at 5:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > We get a very persistent SS recording warning about

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

We get a very persistent SS recording warning about fraud. on our account. On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 5:32 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I use the NomoRobo service for the land line, and every time it gets a > call that’s bogus I report it. I kid you not, within a

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

I use the NomoRobo service for the land line, and every time it gets a call that’s bogus I report it. I kid you not, within a couple of weeks with NomoRobo set up the calls stopped dead. It easily rang 3-4 times a day during the week when I was working from home, and since I set up NomoRobo it

[MBZ] Very OT setting up a web/mail server on my own box

I bought a domain and was thinking to set up a server like some of you have instead of just having it hosted by some outfit. Probably more than I want to do but can someone tell me what the basic process is to set up such a thing, email and some content to be served up? -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

Autodialers just go down the numbers and place calls, a lot of them spoof the inbound number.  I get 2-3/day that spoof my Houston number exchange, and others from Texas.  The land line probably gets 20 a day, a lot of them spoofed.  I got one a year or so ago from a friend's number, answered

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

This should get u started: https://community.ui.com/questions/HowTo-Ad-blocking-using-dnsmasq-d-instead-of-etc-hosts/1598a96d-28af-4f3f-ab96-97bccdb897b3 On Tue, Jun 25, 2019, 2:03 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Hmm - are those ad server addresses listed somewhere on the web? I'd like > to

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

I like how they use your exchange number to fool you into answering. Like if your number is 444-321-9034 they call you from a “321” exchange. -D > On Jun 25, 2019, at 5:04 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > The problem these days is when they just call all 10,000 numbers on your >

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

Yes they call them all but you can blacklist just like the internet. On Tue, Jun 25, 2019, 2:05 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On June 25, 2019 at 4:27 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pi hole? > > > Raspberry Pi set up to do all your DNS lookups and send

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Diesel vs. Electric

I see all points, unlike you. On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 2:26 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Andrew refuses to see the point, but continues to drive his dirty old > diesel. > > > > On 25/06/2019 9:30 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > > I think you missed the

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

> On June 25, 2019 at 4:27 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Pi hole? > Raspberry Pi set up to do all your DNS lookups and send the garbage requests into neverneverland. > A non-published phone number? The problem these days is when they just call all 10,000 numbers on your local exchange

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

Ah - I missed the convertible part - very true, though I never took one off the pan. On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 4:02 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You can do that with a regular (sedan) Beetle all day long. A convertible > has larger frame box members on the sides of

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

Hmm - are those ad server addresses listed somewhere on the web? I'd like to block them at the firewall (OK router now) also. On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 2:18 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Pi hole. Raspberry pi. Blacklist type ad blocker. There are browser based >

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

You can do that with a regular (sedan) Beetle all day long. A convertible has larger frame box members on the sides of the pan to give it structural rigidity. Try and lift the convertible body off the pan and it folds up like a big German taco. -D > On Jun 25, 2019, at 4:55 PM, OK Don via

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

Hmmm - when I replaced the pan on my '51 VW bug with one from a '62 or '64 (don't remember for sure now), we just closed the doors, a guy on each corner, and we just lifted it off and set on blocks until the newer pan was ready (needed the front axle transplanted). Rinse a repeat to put it on the

Re: [MBZ] Seat covers

What Dan said. I found that the cheap ones had artificial fleece on the sides and back that turned orange over time. The good ones were 100% sheep skin and aged/wore better. On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 12:53 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’ve had experience with them,

Re: [MBZ] Good Restoration Candidate

been there done that. Only once though. Disconcerting. Embarrassing. MG Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Also known on VWs of the era as “Automatic Stickshift”. Just don’t rest your hand on the shifter while you’re driving. Those who are familiar with these will know what I speak of…. -D

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

On Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:17:33 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > Pi hole. Raspberry pi. Blacklist type ad blocker. There are browser > based services like nxfilter that work well, and the Brave browser. But > I block about 30k ad server websites at the firewall. Pi hole? > Now I need a

Re: [MBZ] My future $500GLS580

On 25/06/2019 2:50 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: True bottom feeder material. after all the electrons escape from the magic smoke boxes and it's only way home is via a roll back tow truck... Question then is how do I make it work without all the electron smoke boxes... you know... for

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

We used to know a guy who was a retired detective from Miami PD that had a really nice 48 foot trimaran he would rent out for the week. He would crew it for us if we wanted, which is what we often did, as he knew the waters a lot better as well as the best places to dive. Saw a lot of really

Re: [MBZ] My future $500GLS580

They will still want like $5k for an EMPed example, because it is a Merzaydeez, easy fix just don't have the time... --FT On 6/25/19 3:50 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: True bottom feeder material. after all the electrons escape from the magic smoke boxes and it's only way home is via a

Re: [MBZ] My future $500GLS580

True bottom feeder material. after all the electrons escape from the magic smoke boxes and it's only way home is via a roll back tow truck... Question then is how do I make it work without all the electron smoke boxes... you know... for really really cheeep? On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 7:29

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

I was living in the GWN at the time. I used to try and plan my business trips to Central America in the winter. I went to Panama one time and during the trip spent a day on my customer’s 60’ Hatteras. Walk into the office the next week in the dead of January with a blazing sunburn, beet red.

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

We were always windsurfing.  I wore long sleeve water shirts and running tights, lots of grease on exposed surfaces.  Never really got burned and I turn red when I turn on a ceiling light.  I recall renting a car a coupla times so we could putter around the island.  One of the kids at the

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

On 25/06/2019 2:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: We always rode scooters when we went to Aruba. The little Mom & Pop place we stayed at (if we weren’t bareboating) had them around so you could just grab one and go into Oranjestad at your leisure. Definitely want to wear lots of

Re: [MBZ] OT “Florida Man” strikes, er, stricken, again

I remember, "Come to Lowell!  It's a Riot!" after some sort of civil mayhem over something I don't recall. --FT On 6/25/19 3:29 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Worst was by my old office in Lowell. They didn't bother to stock some of the items on shelves, just wheeled boxes into the

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

We always rode scooters when we went to Aruba. The little Mom & Pop place we stayed at (if we weren’t bareboating) had them around so you could just grab one and go into Oranjestad at your leisure. Definitely want to wear lots of sunscreen. First time down we were out all day and ended up

Re: [MBZ] OT “Florida Man” strikes, er, stricken, again

Worst was by my old office in Lowell. They didn't bother to stock some of the items on shelves, just wheeled boxes into the aisle, cut off the top and let the mob pick it to death.Horrifying... -Curt On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, 2:49:26 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

We went to Aruba a few times back when, there were a few old merkin rides around, big ol 4 doors like Oldsmobiles and whatnot. They had the tops chopped off and doors welded shut and were "roadsters."  But they still shook like crazy.  Rain?  No problem!  The water just drained through the

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

There was some overlap in 71 between the “standard” Beetle and the Super Beetle. This was a “standard” Beetle with the flat windshield. The pictures in the shop are in a now defunct carriage builder’s shop that was built in the 1870s in Sheboygan, WI. The guy that did the restoration body work

Re: [MBZ] Finally had enough of the 123 fakebook

Pi hole. Raspberry pi. Blacklist type ad blocker. There are browser based services like nxfilter that work well, and the Brave browser. But I block about 30k ad server websites at the firewall. Now I need a call blocker for the telephone... On Mon, Jun 24, 2019, 2:42 PM fmiser via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

On 25/06/2019 2:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Only these that I have scanned. http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html There are more somewhere but they haven’t been scanned. -D Hard to tell from the photos. Does the 71 still have the flat windshield?

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

Only these that I have scanned. http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html There are more somewhere but they haven’t been scanned. -D > On Jun 25, 2019, at 2:56 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tue, 25 Jun 2019 14:50:49 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

On Tue, 25 Jun 2019 14:50:49 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > When my 1971 VW Beetle convertible had a pan-off restoration, the body > shop welded the doors shut and welded a spreader across the body > between the door pillars. That way they could remove the body from the > pan without the

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

On 25/06/2019 1:47 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:28:38 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Weld the doors shut to improve the body structure. It won't be a convertible. It will just be a car with no roof. If you have no roof, you don't need doors. Now that sounds

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

On 25/06/2019 1:47 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:28:38 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Weld the doors shut to improve the body structure. It won't be a convertible. It will just be a car with no roof. If you have no roof, you don't need doors. Now that sounds

Re: [MBZ] OT “Florida Man” strikes, er, stricken, again

In this city of 4.5 million, in the WalMart stores, Victoria has no secrets... YMMV... On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 11:49 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 25/06/2019 1:42 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > Darwin Award runner up material. > > > > Amazing thing

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

When my 1971 VW Beetle convertible had a pan-off restoration, the body shop welded the doors shut and welded a spreader across the body between the door pillars. That way they could remove the body from the pan without the body “folding up”, so to speak. It worked beautifully. -D > On Jun 25,

Re: [MBZ] OT “Florida Man” strikes, er, stricken, again

On 25/06/2019 1:42 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Darwin Award runner up material. Amazing thing is, people who do stupid things reproduce more. Should be a Doctoral Thesis on that... but then, you would have to live among them and study them. Wait.. I already do... just shop at

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

On Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:28:38 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Weld the doors shut to improve the body structure. It won't be a > convertible. It will just be a car with no roof. If you have no roof, > you don't need doors. Now that sounds like good advice for the group! :-) Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT “Florida Man” strikes, er, stricken, again

Darwin Award runner up material. Amazing thing is, people who do stupid things reproduce more. Should be a Doctoral Thesis on that... but then, you would have to live among them and study them. Wait.. I already do... just shop at WalMart... On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 11:02 AM Buggered

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

Weld the doors shut to improve the body structure. It won't be a convertible. It will just be a car with no roof. If you have no roof, you don't need doors. On 25/06/2019 11:35 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Exactly my point. If they cut the pillars off the car will fold up like a big

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Diesel vs. Electric

Andrew refuses to see the point, but continues to drive his dirty old diesel. On 25/06/2019 9:30 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: I think you missed the humor. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 25, 2019, 10:29 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Seat covers

On 24/06/2019 6:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: What say ye...the best, realistically priced sheepskin seat covers for my W124. Bob R Poach a few sheep from a sheep farm and make your own? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Gaudy 'Bama 560 SEC

That's the BaT lising, right?  I saw that and thought that it is certainly unique but the lower cladding color just doesn't go with the red.  It needs to be something else but I can't figure out what.  But it is nice. I'm thinking this $1200 560SEC I looked at would be a better deal... --FT

Re: [MBZ] Seat covers

Startpage is your friend. https://www.startpage.com/do/search?abp=1=v1all=web=english=process_search=Mercedes+wool+seat+covers=0=1=air Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] OT “Florida Man” strikes, er, stricken, again

Hey y’all ho mah beer n watchiss Hatfield occasionally took the snake out to kiss it on the mouth, but on Saturday, the snake decided to end the relationship. https://www.outdoorhub.com/news/2015/04/22/florida-man-tries-kiss-cottonmouth-snake-hospitalized-bite/ --R Sent from iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Seat covers

I’ve had experience with them, but it’s secondary as they’ve come with cars I’ve owned. I’ve never bought a set myself. I do know from looking at them some years ago that they’re very price sensitive in the sense that the quality can vary significantly based on what you pay. In other words, if

Re: [MBZ] Seat covers

On Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:31:49 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > > What say ye...the best, realistically priced sheepskin seat covers for > my W124. Sorry, Bob, you have had no answers, but I have no experience with sheepskin covers. Perhaps someone else will chime in. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Why?

On Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:07:58 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-used-parts-sale-wanted/386988-fs-cat-1r-7050-fuel-filter-upgrade-kits-om61x.html Today, 07:21 AM Michaelesh Registered User What is the

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

Absolutely. “Hey Bubba, watch this!” -D > On Jun 25, 2019, at 12:50 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > But it will be fun to watch if the record it ... > > On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 11:35 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Exactly my point. If they cut the

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

But it will be fun to watch if the record it ... On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 11:35 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Exactly my point. If they cut the pillars off the car will fold up like a > big metal taco. > > -D > > > > On Jun 25, 2019, at 12:32 PM, Jim Cathey >

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

Exactly my point. If they cut the pillars off the car will fold up like a big metal taco. -D > On Jun 25, 2019, at 12:32 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > >> I can imagine how quickly that body will fold up like a big taco as soon as >> the roof is cut off. > > You can't _just_ cut the roof off.

Re: [MBZ] Should Be A Convertible Soon Too

> I can imagine how quickly that body will fold up like a big taco as soon as > the roof is cut off. You can't _just_ cut the roof off. Our W114 250C has the roof cut off. There are also huge pieces of channel iron bolted underneath the car to compensate. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Why?

Why? Beats me. When I got a load of crap fuel (300SD 617) the tank strainer plugged up before either filter. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan > Penoff via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 7:08 AM > To: Mercedes List >

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