Re: [MBZ] Clay - It's Only Getting Worse!

2019-10-16 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
End of last weeks a homeless gal had her trailer towed and parked in front of a City council members home. Made the local conservative radio show. 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 Oct 16, 2019, at

Re: [MBZ] Tesla Model 3: More "Global Climate Change" than a Mercedes

2019-10-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Seems like this thing is able to keep the net to zero, so maybe it would limit the panels to whatever you are using and not drop out just because the grid is down. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/plxdevices/legion-solar-4-permission-free-energy-and-storage On Tue, Oct 15, 2019, 7:45 PM Kevin

Re: [MBZ] Looks nice but still too high

2019-10-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Agreed. 123's,& 124's are,not as cheap as they used to be. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Oct 16, 2019, 9:33 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah it’s pretty nice. Compared to a lot of stuff that could be a > reasonable price. > > --FT > Sent from iPhon

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Thats why we call them STEALERships! OK Don via Mercedes wrote on 10/16/19 8:30 PM: Very interesting! I wonder if it was a Ford suggestion to recover some revenue? I gave the dealership a failing grade on the survey afterwards, got a call from the service manager, and told him that I would never

Re: [MBZ] Looks nice but still too high

2019-10-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah it’s pretty nice. Compared to a lot of stuff that could be a reasonable price. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Oct 16, 2019, at 9:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > CLASSIC MERCEDES > > https://jonesboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/jonesboro-classic-mercedes/7001043259.html > > > Se

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Very interesting! I wonder if it was a Ford suggestion to recover some revenue? I gave the dealership a failing grade on the survey afterwards, got a call from the service manager, and told him that I would never be back. On Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 1:39 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebe

[MBZ] Looks nice but still too high

2019-10-16 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
CLASSIC MERCEDES https://jonesboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/jonesboro-classic-mercedes/7001043259.html 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: http

[MBZ] SL 600 FS

2019-10-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
There is a,black 99 SL600 V12 for sale up the road from me. 93k miles. Not sure about price but i can get seller's phone number Nointerest etc. etc. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

[MBZ] Clay - It's Only Getting Worse!

2019-10-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
https://gizmodo.com/amazon-to-seattle-nice-city-council-youve-got-there-1839073864 -D ___ 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/listinf

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If it was an older one from the 80s it wouldn’t be a problem other than sourcing parts, I would expect. They were pretty analog at that time. -D > On Oct 16, 2019, at 5:16 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 16/10/2019 4:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Not really - it’s t

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 16/10/2019 4:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Not really - it’s truly a viable option if he had the $$. To be honest, he probably does have the coin but isn’t willing to spend that much on a vehicle… -D And having it repaired out in the boonies would likely pose a problem unless he

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Not really - it’s truly a viable option if he had the $$. To be honest, he probably does have the coin but isn’t willing to spend that much on a vehicle… -D > On Oct 16, 2019, at 5:11 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > > I know. I was just being a smart ass! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I know. I was just being a smart ass! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 16, 2019, at 4:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Absolutely. But that’s out of his budget range, unfortunately. > > -D > > >> On Oct 16, 2019, at 1:43 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Ok, I hav

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Absolutely. But that’s out of his budget range, unfortunately. -D > On Oct 16, 2019, at 1:43 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ok, I have the perfect vehicle for your son! Are you ready? Ok, here goes: > > A vintage G-wagen! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 16, 2019, at 1:

Re: [MBZ] WAS Re: Toyota Hilux? NOW Chrome

2019-10-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:14:09 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > If you want to see chrome, you need to see an early 50's Buick. The > dash had a big chrome speaker grill and the front grill was massive. My grandfather had one of those. Yes, a lot of chrome! Craig _

Re: [MBZ] Here's one for Andrew

2019-10-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Why? Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > I would suspect hidden flood damage. > > On Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 10:01 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> go big or go home >> >> >> https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/north-charleston-2008-mercedes-benz/7000409

Re: [MBZ] '92 turbo diesel stretch limo on BAT

2019-10-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 16/10/2019 2:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Put a condo vending machine in the back and you could probably do it in one season --FT Condom? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] '92 turbo diesel stretch limo on BAT

2019-10-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Put a condo vending machine in the back and you could probably do it in one season --FT On 10/16/19 2:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: One or two prom seasons and the car will pay for itself. On Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 2:40 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wr

Re: [MBZ] '92 turbo diesel stretch limo on BAT

2019-10-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
You would not be permitted to licence that here without spending a fair amount of money to repair any rust. Might take more than two prom seasons. Randy On 16/10/2019 1:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: One or two prom seasons and the car will pay for itself. On Wed, Oct 16, 2019 a

Re: [MBZ] Here's one for Andrew

2019-10-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
How does one hide flood damage? Everything is so nice and clean like it was just washed! Randy On 16/10/2019 1:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I would suspect hidden flood damage. On Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 10:01 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: go big

Re: [MBZ] '92 turbo diesel stretch limo on BAT

2019-10-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I know you did. I was asking if Andrew noticed either in the photos or by virtue of your post on the matter. Randy On 16/10/2019 1:39 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: Oh the rust... so scary. On Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 2:34 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] '92 turbo diesel stretch limo on BAT

2019-10-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
One or two prom seasons and the car will pay for itself. On Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 2:40 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh the rust... so scary. > > On Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 2:34 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > So, you did not

Re: [MBZ] Here's one for Andrew

2019-10-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I would suspect hidden flood damage. On Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 10:01 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > go big or go home > > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/north-charleston-2008-mercedes-benz/7000409123.html > > -- > --FT > > > __

Re: [MBZ] '92 turbo diesel stretch limo on BAT

2019-10-16 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Oh the rust... so scary. On Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 2:34 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So, you did not notice the rust? > > Randy > > > On 16/10/2019 1:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > SOLD for $10k. Good deal. > > > > On Tue, Oct 15, 2019 at 11:01

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 16/10/2019 12:29 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: AH - the dealer. Last time I took the F150 to the dealer for a recall (reprogramming the shift down computer, the second time), the techs told me I needed new brakes REAL soon. I said thank you, drove home, pulled two wheels and measured the pads

Re: [MBZ] '92 turbo diesel stretch limo on BAT

2019-10-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
So, you did not notice the rust? Randy On 16/10/2019 1:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: SOLD for $10k. Good deal. On Tue, Oct 15, 2019 at 11:01 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I want it. That and a Mog and I would be set. --FT On 10/15/19 10:45

Re: [MBZ] Off topic oil question

2019-10-16 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Brad Penn green stuff. Nothing else. -D > On Oct 16, 2019, at 2:28 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't think Rotella or any mainstream oil has high enough zinc any > more for old engines. They have all been reformulated for modern > engines. > > Maybe look Penn or racing oils.

Re: [MBZ] '92 turbo diesel stretch limo on BAT

2019-10-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
SOLD for $10k. Good deal. On Tue, Oct 15, 2019 at 11:01 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I want it. That and a Mog and I would be set. > > --FT > > On 10/15/19 10:45 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > > The rust... so frightening. > > > > > > On Tue, Oct 1

Re: [MBZ] Off topic oil question

2019-10-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I don't think Rotella or any mainstream oil has high enough zinc any more for old engines. They have all been reformulated for modern engines. Maybe look Penn or racing oils. https://penngrade1.com/products/high-performance-oils/ Or a ZDDP additive. Don Snook via Mercedes writes: > For old s

[MBZ] Off topic oil question

2019-10-16 Thread Don Snook via Mercedes
For old school NON-MB (cast iron block) and 1984 technology would shell Rotella (or something similar) be best because of the higher zinc content? Donald H. Snook FedEx Freight Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://w

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Ok, I have the perfect vehicle for your son! Are you ready? Ok, here goes: A vintage G-wagen! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 16, 2019, at 1:29 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > AH - the dealer. Last time I took the F150 to the dealer for a recall > (reprogramming the shift down computer, the

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
AH - the dealer. Last time I took the F150 to the dealer for a recall (reprogramming the shift down computer, the second time), the techs told me I needed new brakes REAL soon. I said thank you, drove home, pulled two wheels and measured the pads - they were barely worn from new specs. The time bef

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Dad had a few stories about stuff that happened in GM plants, but it wasn’t first hand so it’s tough to know if it was true or just anecdotal. I once worked with an older guy in the 80s who worked on the line at Studebaker before they shut down. He told stories of how after it was announced that

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Was it rusting out by the time you got home? Was there a tuna sandwich in the door?I'd like to know how many of the stories of labor influenced disasters of that period are true. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 11:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: As I recal

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Toyota is a big player in Trophy truck racing. Big output engines, huge travel suspension, off-road at highway speeds... I didn't like the Tacoma when we drove them before buying our Dodge. The swiss cheese frame debacle awhile ago didn't impress me either. That said there is a reason the Hilux

Re: [MBZ] direct injection issues

2019-10-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I read the index, disn't see any mention of LSPI. One way to deal with the intake valve soot issue is to buy an AMG with both port and direct injection, and apply your right foot frequently to enable the port injection. > On October 16, 2019 at 11:21 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Checking ATF level - am I doing it wrong?

2019-10-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 16, 2019 at 11:10 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Worse is our Volvo which has no dipstick. Transmission fluid level is > set by overfilling, then connecting a scan tool that can read > transmission temperature, and at a specific temperature, with engine > running, re

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
As I recall, it was. While the Córdoba was probably the pinnacle of crappy Detroit iron of time, it was a really nice car as I recall. -D > On Oct 16, 2019, at 10:11 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > BUT, BUT, Was it RICH Corinthian Leather? > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 10

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 16/10/2019 10:16 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: The true test of one of those Asian crapboxes is how well they and the occupants hold up in an accident. Sadly, most North American pickup trucks did not have a very good crash rating until fairly recently either. I know my '02 Fo

[MBZ] direct injection issues

2019-10-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=xrLNDgrIw3U Randy ___ 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_okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Exactly! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 15, 2019, at 7:59 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: >> Holy Sh-t people have you ever had one? > > A friend had one he traded in on a Ford f150. It had about 400k miles on it. > It needed very few repairs, if any. They are very sound pick-ups. They have

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
The true test of one of those Asian crapboxes is how well they and the occupants hold up in an accident. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 15, 2019, at 4:32 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > Holy Sh-t people have you ever had one? How long should it last to be > considered good? > As long as a Merce

[MBZ] WAS Re: Toyota Hilux? NOW Chrome

2019-10-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 16/10/2019 4:15 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: . . . His first car after he left GM was a 1969 Dodge Monaco. Damned thing had more chrome on it than I had ever seen before in my life. . . . -D If you want to see chrome, you need to see an early 50's Buick. The dash had a big chrome

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Good one! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 15, 2019, at 3:07 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: >> Because Hilux sounds like cheap crap. Tacoma sounds more enchanting even >> though it’s also cheap crap. > > I think our guest workers may like them so much because the model name starts > with "Ta

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yeah the TRD is funny. Toyota Racing Development my arse. Who races garbage Toyota pickups anyway? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 15, 2019, at 11:51 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've always thought it very humorous that toada brands their peekups as tacky > and turd. > > Kevin

Re: [MBZ] Checking ATF level - am I doing it wrong?

2019-10-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: >> Dipstick shows no ATF. What's going on? > > Umm, the level is low? What other interpretation would you have? > It must be checked with the engine running, else it reads WAY too > high. And incidentally, this varies. Our Honda for example must be checked with t

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
BUT, BUT, Was it RICH Corinthian Leather? Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 10/16/19 4:15 AM: My Dad, a GM VP that got program cars every six months, immediately moved to Chryslers in 1970 when he left General Motors. Why I have no idea, but… His first car after he left GM was a 1969 Dodge Mona

[MBZ] Here's one for Andrew

2019-10-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
go big or go home https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/north-charleston-2008-mercedes-benz/7000409123.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] Checking ATF level - am I doing it wrong?

2019-10-16 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It’s low Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 15, 2019, at 7:41 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > 1995 E300 Diesel. Page 81 of the owner's manual says park on level, engine at > idle, transmission lever on Park, then use either cold or hot markers on the > dipstick as appropriate. > > Di

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
My Dad, a GM VP that got program cars every six months, immediately moved to Chryslers in 1970 when he left General Motors. Why I have no idea, but… His first car after he left GM was a 1969 Dodge Monaco. Damned thing had more chrome on it than I had ever seen before in my life. Funky radio with