Re: [MBZ] Mittlerot '60 190Db Ponton in Bend, OR

2019-09-20 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well they are pretty scarce., Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Sep 20, 2019, 8:49 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was guessing 20k on that. > > On Fri, Sep 20, 2019, 4:14 PM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On Fri, Sep

Re: [MBZ] Mittlerot '60 190Db Ponton in Bend, OR

2019-09-20 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I hope whenever I am ready to sell my 200D, that there is that kind of insanity available. Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 9/20/19 4:31 PM: Hammer went down at $17,351.00 Insane. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Mittlerot '60 190Db Ponton in Bend, OR

2019-09-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I was guessing 20k on that. On Fri, Sep 20, 2019, 4:14 PM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:32 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Hammer went down at $17,351.00 > > > > Insane. > > > Did Jabba buy it or some

[MBZ] 722 exchange 81 240D

2019-09-20 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I was able to extract 3/4 of the cut off captive nuts for the rear trans mount.  The Ace had 10mm captive nuts of the USA style.  I was  able to get them in place with a little modification.  I salvaged the missing spring from the old trans and reassembled the B2, then got the B2 piston back in

Re: [MBZ] Mittlerot '60 190Db Ponton in Bend, OR

2019-09-20 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:32 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hammer went down at $17,351.00 > > Insane. Did Jabba buy it or something? -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Mittlerot '60 190Db Ponton in Bend, OR

2019-09-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That is nuts. Sehr verruckt Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 20, 2019, at 2:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hammer went down at $17,351.00 > > Insane. > > -D > > >> On Sep 20, 2019, at 5:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> The pipes are white hot. >> >> Over

Re: [MBZ] This could be fun

2019-09-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It has the wheels too, depending on what they fit they are fairly valuable --FT On 9/20/19 5:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: There was a CLK 430 AMG, but the only difference between it and a regular CLK 430 was a body kit. No performance or interior items were added or changed in the AM

Re: [MBZ] This could be fun

2019-09-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
There was a CLK 430 AMG, but the only difference between it and a regular CLK 430 was a body kit. No performance or interior items were added or changed in the AMG version. This car appears to have the body kit, although I thought that included a spoiler as well. -D > On Sep 20, 2019, at 5:2

Re: [MBZ] Mittlerot '60 190Db Ponton in Bend, OR

2019-09-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Hammer went down at $17,351.00 Insane. -D > On Sep 20, 2019, at 5:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > The pipes are white hot. > > Over $16k now… > > -D > > >> On Sep 20, 2019, at 4:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> You’ll see - the pipes are lighting up. >> >> F

Re: [MBZ] This could be fun

2019-09-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Should say "AMG stickers applied" I think? Or is that really how they badged them back then? Too many poseurs know how to apply the stickers found on Ebay. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 12:53 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A little hig

Re: [MBZ] Mittlerot '60 190Db Ponton in Bend, OR

2019-09-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The pipes are white hot. Over $16k now… -D > On Sep 20, 2019, at 4:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > You’ll see - the pipes are lighting up. > > Four bids in the last 15 minutes and it’s up to $6,700. > > > I’m guessing it will end between $8k-$9k, maybe more. > > -D > > >> O

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I'm mighty tempted, and not afraid of an evap R&R after completing that on my wagon. I can get that done in one long day I'll bet. Have all the parts except the vacuum pods. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 2:36 PM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Day trip to come get it. I

Re: [MBZ] Mittlerot '60 190Db Ponton in Bend, OR

2019-09-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You’ll see - the pipes are lighting up. Four bids in the last 15 minutes and it’s up to $6,700. I’m guessing it will end between $8k-$9k, maybe more. -D > On Sep 20, 2019, at 3:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Not yet - with 1:26 left the price is $5700 and idling... > > On Fri, Sep 20,

Re: [MBZ] Could be a good deal, esp the pano roof

2019-09-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Pano top even in marginal condition is worth a couple grand. -D > On Sep 20, 2019, at 3:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > You could define "crazy offer" as anything below $500. > >> On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 12:56 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote

Re: [MBZ] Shoe Repair Shops

2019-09-20 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Here is data on the shoe repair business in the U.S.: https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-research-reports/shoe-repair-industry/ There are: 4073 shoe repair businesses employing 5,778 people in the U.S. For example, you can google: "shoe repair shops in hopewell, virginia and you wil

[MBZ] 722.117 240D trans.

2019-09-20 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Well, I took the pan off the donor trans.  It looks nothing like the underside (valve bodies) of the 722.3 trans for the 300D. I guess it has a k1 and k2 spring somewhere, but so far I have no info about where to put them.   the .117 valve bodies are 100% different from the .3 photos. Anyone

Re: [MBZ] Chance of a lifetime!

2019-09-20 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
"Hit show Mr. Mercedes" yeah, right.  I'll admit I don't have cable or sat tv, but i never heard of it. I suspect few people ever heard of it.   Besides, Phil Mangan was crowned "Mr. Mercedes" decades ago.   I'd nominate Pierre for the title now.  What ever happened to Matt Cama?  He useta be a

Re: [MBZ] VERY nice 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280se 4.5

2019-09-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Moss green?? Are the seats velour? The photos alone diminish the value by about 90 percent. On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 1:01 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > right close by > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2113056798988568/ > > 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280se 4.

Re: [MBZ] Here's Andrew's ML dizzel

2019-09-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Probably not - black is a nonstarter, plus I get better mileage in my non-Bluetec 300TD turbo wagon. But do keep on trying. If I close on a deal you present you will receive a jar of genuine artisanal jalapeno pepper jelly. On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 12:58 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@o

Re: [MBZ] Could be a good deal, esp the pano roof

2019-09-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You could define "crazy offer" as anything below $500. On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 12:56 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I can't deal with it though... > > > https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/pts/d/myrtle-beach-mercedes-sl-roadster-parts/6981993478.html > > -- > --FT

Re: [MBZ] Mittlerot '60 190Db Ponton in Bend, OR

2019-09-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not yet - with 1:26 left the price is $5700 and idling... On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 10:55 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > It will get jacked up at the end as people light up their BaT pipes. > > -D > > > On Sep 20, 2019, at 10:22 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

[MBZ] Carfax reports

2019-09-20 Thread Rory via Mercedes
Are Carfax report requests only good for MBZ's only? Reason a family member bought Scion tC it was a repo car and it has 47 hits on it. Thanks all ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] Chance of a lifetime!

2019-09-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:35:23 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/johns-island-the-mr-mercedes-mercedes/6982475124.html > > A friend did some work on this show, and got me hooked up with whoever > around here organizes extras and cars and stuff, they

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-20 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Day trip to come get it. I’ll sell it cheap. I’ll even provide overnight accommodations if necessary. I resigned myself years ago after seeing the job that an evaporator replacement took in my W124 wagon that I would never do it myself - and I’m sticking to that promise. -D > On Sep 20, 2019,

[MBZ] VERY nice 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280se 4.5

2019-09-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
right close by https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2113056798988568/ 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280se 4.5 Johns Island, SC· 2 hours ago · $39,750 * About This Vehicle * o o Driven 11,450 miles *

[MBZ] Here's Andrew's ML dizzel

2019-09-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/521968285041728/ 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 320 BLUETEC Sport Utility 4D Dealership· about an hour ago · $11,998 * About This Vehicle * * o o Driven 106

Re: [MBZ] W123 240D next problem Trans rear mount plate

2019-09-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 20 Sep 2019 05:15:31 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > > > the ears on the TC have broken off. > > > That's what was wrong with the 190D. I converted it to a manny tranny. > Lotta work, that. Many parts, it's only practical with a donor vehicle > IMHO. I agree. I had a donor

[MBZ] Could be a good deal, esp the pano roof

2019-09-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I can't deal with it though... https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/pts/d/myrtle-beach-mercedes-sl-roadster-parts/6981993478.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery o

[MBZ] This could be fun

2019-09-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
A little high https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/ctd/d/myrtle-beach-1999-mercedes-430-amg/6981884857.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://m

[MBZ] Chance of a lifetime!

2019-09-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/johns-island-the-mr-mercedes-mercedes/6982475124.html A friend did some work on this show, and got me hooked up with whoever around here organizes extras and cars and stuff, they kept wanting me to bring an old Benz to some filming but their website mecha

Re: [MBZ] W123 240D next problem Trans rear mount plate

2019-09-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
BTDT - My son learned to work on cars doing just that with a donor vehicle. He moved the 190D engine and tranny from a manual to the chassis that was originally auto. He learned a lot in that exercise. On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 7:16 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I con

Re: [MBZ] A new Mog for Jim or anyone else

2019-09-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
What is that thing on the back?  Some kind of post pounder?  Or a power shovel? --FT On 9/19/19 8:04 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: That's a SEE, minus the front loader and backhoe. Here WAS an even better deal: https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/Excavators-1989-Freightliner-FLU419-Small

Re: [MBZ] Mittlerot '60 190Db Ponton in Bend, OR

2019-09-20 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
It will get jacked up at the end as people light up their BaT pipes. -D > On Sep 20, 2019, at 10:22 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks pretty, drives and only $5k at present. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-mercedes-benz-190db/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=ema

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-20 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Smoke silver metallic (702) exterior and Cream Beige (175) MB-Tex interior. -D > On Sep 20, 2019, at 9:45 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan, what is the color paint and interior color? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > >> On September 20, 2019 9:11:10 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] A new Mog for Jim or anyone else

2019-09-20 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > Another possibility is the miles might actually be kms. > Doubtful, that's a US Army vehicle. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] A new Mog for Jim or anyone else

2019-09-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Average speed on my Chevy recently dropped below 45mph. Driving around in the country at 55-60mph won't average 45, and I haven't been on the freeway much lately. But the ad said 352 engine hours, not 352 chassis hours. Is it the original engine? Another possibility is the miles might actually be

[MBZ] OT anyone looking for a job? RV repair technicians needed.

2019-09-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
https://www.curbed.com/2019/9/18/20870828/rv-camper-repairs-poor-quality?utm_source=pocket-newtab The makers churn out cheapo RVs (self-created problem) and need to hire more technicians to fix all their bad product out there. - Max Charleston SC ___

[MBZ] Mittlerot '60 190Db Ponton in Bend, OR

2019-09-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Looks pretty, drives and only $5k at present. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-mercedes-benz-190db/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2019-09-20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsu

Re: [MBZ] Viable GWN Benz shoppe

2019-09-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You need to turn this rich pastiche of life into an award winning screenplay. On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 9:14 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That is part of the puzzle, do you also have a garage to park it during > winter? > > I think the roads do not get salted in th

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Dan, what is the color paint and interior color? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 20, 2019 9:11:10 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >Nope. Getting long in the tooth and the AC leak is getting worse. I am >not doing an evaporator replacement. Ain’t gonna happen. > >-D > >> On Sep 20, 2

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-20 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Nope. Getting long in the tooth and the AC leak is getting worse. I am not doing an evaporator replacement. Ain’t gonna happen. -D > On Sep 20, 2019, at 8:55 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > What's wrong with the E300? Color? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > >> On September 20,

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
What's wrong with the E300? Color? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 20, 2019 8:53:24 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >I’m going to look at a couple of W210 diesels this weekend. If I pull >the trigger on one the E300D will get taken out of service. > >-D > >> On Sep 20, 2019, at 8:5

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-20 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I’m going to look at a couple of W210 diesels this weekend. If I pull the trigger on one the E300D will get taken out of service. -D > On Sep 20, 2019, at 8:51 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hm. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 20, 2019, at 7:48 AM, Dan--- via Merce

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Hm. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 20, 2019, at 7:48 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’ve got a 95 E300D that’s about ready for the trip. Maybe you could make a > big swing around the South and get both? > > -D > >> On Sep 20, 2019, at 8:41 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wr

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Shifting

2019-09-20 Thread MG via Mercedes
Kevin, if you have the manual look up 14-050 for the 123.123 (240D). That has both the older and the newer 81 on picture description and vacuum diagrams for the 240D. If you don't have it let me know and I will try to send it to you. Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: We took Hildegard out fo

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-20 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I’ve got a 95 E300D that’s about ready for the trip. Maybe you could make a big swing around the South and get both? -D > On Sep 20, 2019, at 8:41 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Damn too far for me but one of the bottom feeders over there will get it. If > not maybe we can do a

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Damn too far for me but one of the bottom feeders over there will get it. If not maybe we can do a relay haul to get it to Okie Acres Retirement Home for Old Age Benz. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2019, at 9:51 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hi Gang, My wife wants the '91 30

Re: [MBZ] W123 240D next problem Trans rear mount plate

2019-09-20 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > the ears on the TC have broken off. That's what was wrong with the 190D. I converted it to a manny tranny. Lotta work, that. Many parts, it's only practical with a donor vehicle IMHO. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Shifting

2019-09-20 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Yours may not be equipped as my 78 was, but mine had a rod running across the Valve Cover then to the R. side of the tranny .  at the tranny end (or perhaps behind the engine/over the tranny there is a pressed in bushing which can make for very sloppy shifting.  It's hard to get to but easy to

[MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-20 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Gang, My wife wants the '91 300D out of the yard so it will go to salvage for $200 unless one of you wants it?  Except for the rear suspension attaching points being rusted out (on the chassis side) there are lots of new to nearly new parts.  almost new tires, new radiator, water pump, and t

Re: [MBZ] Shoe Repair Shops

2019-09-20 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I have my orthopedic shoes modified by a local leather shop who also does a lot of shoe repair work.  They're located in historic Hopewell, Va.  If I can help with the logistics just tell me what I can do... LarryT On 9/16/2019 6:50 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 13/09/2019 6:03 PM,