Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

I consider writing extended interpretations of the stories in posting video, but then that turns into my opinion, which robs you of coming to your own conclusions. There are some on list who would find wildly divergent meanings from the same source material. clay > On Feb 9, 2020, at 9:25 AM,

Re: [MBZ] OT old wind machines blades

I am learning that it takes a special kind of crazy to live up here. I have crazy, but not that sort. The type up here are probably seen by the crazies in Idaho as rather hard core over the top. clay > On Feb 8, 2020, at 4:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Very possible. > >

Re: [MBZ] W124 300D alternator replacement?

I drove the car home today without replacing the alternator. It made the trip from RI to Boston just fine. I’ll try to replace the alternator this week sometime. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2020, at 9:43 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > That long tool, with a stubby 3/8 drive

Re: [MBZ] This 211 $500E500

Do all w211's have fold down back seats? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Feb 9, 2020, 9:54 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The first one I saw was in 85-87 or thereabouts. It was a mazda 626, > and I was amazed when the owner folded down the back seat and sh

Re: [MBZ] This 211 $500E500

The first one I saw was in 85-87 or thereabouts.  It was a mazda 626, and I was amazed when the owner folded down the back seat and shoved long stuff in the trunk. OK Don via Mercedes February 9, 2020 at 6:25 PM Those seat backs are a standard item on most cars t

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

Bingo! The last math class I had in kolledge, the prof (first math class with a prof.) early on showed us how to use differential equations to find area of complex shapes, like aircraft wings.   It woulda made all the calculus a lot easier to learn if SOMEONE had shown us some practical appli

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

Spaced repetition and hands on training is the basis of adult ed.    LIve training is always the best.   Curt and Dan are expert trainers for hands on, Live. Yes, Max, a combination or reading, studying, and hands on instruction, and then implementing the new skills is a great way to convey kn

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

I like audio books for trips of 500 to 1000 miles.   but the cd player in the van broke years ago, so no audiobooks. Dan Penoff via Mercedes February 9, 2020 at 1:32 PM I was never a big fan of audiobooks, but I like podcasts. ___

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

I agree, that there are places where video is good, or even better. But I tend to remember Dragnet more and more:   "Just the facts, Ma'am." Rick Knoble via Mercedes February 9, 2020 at 1:06 PM Both types of media have their place. For facts, knowledge, and some

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

too bad.    I'd rather not have the ONP NOT blow her top! Yeah, I rarely look at fakebuch links, unless subsequent comments stir interest, and I rarely watch linked videos.   Most of them take 5+ minutes to try to impart what I could read in 15 to 30 seconds. Pierre's rants are interesting, b

Re: [MBZ] This 211 $500E500

Those seat backs are a standard item on most cars these days - both the 2012 VW and the current Subaru have them. Very handy for runs to the big box home stores when you didn't think to take the truck. On Sun, Feb 9, 2020 at 2:40 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

[MBZ] OT Car Gear You May Like

I bought this blue tooth adapter back in December, to add blue tooth capability to the radio in the '95 E300 I bought from Dan. The car came with a nice aftermarket radio but it lacked blue tooth; this adapter solves that problem. I think I paid $18, now it looks like they are $20 for Prime membe

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

Most importantly, practical application. Being able to relate the activity to a known process or skill (I believe) makes it that much easier to learn and understand. -D > On Feb 9, 2020, at 4:12 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Perhaps it is the combination of time spent reading /

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

Perhaps it is the combination of time spent reading / studying which is followed by visual or hands-on instruction that brings about the transformation? - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Feb 9, 2020 at 3:57 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Totally agree. > > I a

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

Totally agree. I am a visual learner, and while I tried and tried to get a tool we use for searching called “regex” down by reading various manuals and online tutorials, the light didn’t turn on until I sat through an online class using practical applications of it. As I saw the instructor putt

Re: [MBZ] This 211 $500E500

A beautiful day to be outside! Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 9, 2020 3:40:03 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > I’m out fooling with this thing I bought off this guy who took it on an > off-road excursion. I noticed the rear seat backs fold down like on an SUV > and you can get a pretty big

[MBZ] This 211 $500E500

I’m out fooling with this thing I bought off this guy who took it on an off-road excursion. I noticed the rear seat backs fold down like on an SUV and you can get a pretty big load area from the trunk. Kinda weird but I like it. I think it’s like a ski option or something. The air pump for the

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

For what it's worth, I started using GIMP about a decade ago. All the online instruction manuals didn't do me a lick of good. But a one hour seminar at a convention, where folks demonstrated HOW to use the app, and I was working it like a pro! So, there IS use for monkey see, monkey do, still!

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

I was never a big fan of audiobooks, but I like podcasts. There’s a realy good daily one from the University of Houston called “The Engines of Our Ingenuity” and is done by their college of Engineering. It’s about how our culture is formed by human creativity. It’s typically about 4-5 minutes lo

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

>No one wants to read anymore. Even within the >realm of training humans to run >the big old nuke >plant, what used to be neat and tidy lesson plans on >>systems and components have now evolved into >YouTube type videos or VR >sessions. Both types of media have their place. For facts, knowledg

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

Max is correct. No one wants to read anymore. Even within the realm of training humans to run the big old nuke plant, what used to be neat and tidy lesson plans on systems and components have now evolved into YouTube type videos or VR sessions. I’m not a fan. I’m a dinosaur. Time to retire for r

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

Yes, evidence of the decline of civilization. Too many "news" websites do this, and other sites as well. They write a headline, maybe a brief intro, and then link to a video. I rarely watch the video. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 9, 2020 12:15:20 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > Does anyone

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

Does anyone else find it irritating that nobody wants to write the story, they just want to make you suffer through some video? Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes February 9, 2020 at 8:51 AM The video is really interesting. Kinda disturbing historical content though

Re: [MBZ] Oel

Well it meets the spec for my Mercedes. Lately I cannot find the big jugs of M1 at Wally world, and the individual quarts are about $8 each so that's not a good deal. Maybe I'll try this, but I'd rather use M1. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 9, 2020 8:50:24 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes : > Th

[MBZ] Barn find of the century?

The video is really interesting. Kinda disturbing historical content though. https://drivetribe.com/p/barn-find-of-the-century-EaRGQ3QBRniXfRHqxniQkQ --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

[MBZ] DriveTribe: Mercedes abandon coupe and cabriolet for upcoming S-Class

Mercedes abandon coupe and cabriolet for upcoming S-Class You've only got two years left to save up and order onePosted on DriveTribe by Mustafa Arifeen. If you want a grand tourer built by a mad German scientist that can zip you across the Autobahn at immense speeds in ultra-luxury, then the

[MBZ] OT DriveTribe: White Huracan turns yellow, owner sues dealership

White Huracan turns yellow, owner sues dealership The car allegedly started changing colour just days after delivery. Posted on DriveTribe by Angus Martin. When selecting the perfect colour for a brand-new supercar, it’s not uncommon to pay thousands of extra dollars to get the finish one wants

Re: [MBZ] OT old wind machines blades

Lots of “good money”. The locals (Inuits?) took over the Navy’s installation on Adak and use it to refuel fishing boats. They offer wilderness outings on the island, too. Used to be the only way you could go to Adak and Shemya was to go along with an AK DNR person, which required a permit. When

Re: [MBZ] Oel

The two VW specs are pretty old. 505.00 expired with the VE diesels in 2003. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 2:49 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Well look at this! Castrol EDGE 0W-40 A3/B4 meets a host of licensing requirements and specifications: API SN

Re: [MBZ] OT old wind machines blades

The key word is “occupied”. While Attu and Adak were a few of the islands that had established installations, all of those islands in between were just spots to hopscotch from one to the next. Many of them are close enough to see from one to the other, and open boats were more than adequate to t