Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

I think we are looking through the wrong end of the telescope. The question that really needs an answer is not "Were things better 30 years ago?" rather.. the question that needs answered is: "Is life truly better because of all the technology changes, the social changes, the automotive changes,

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

Lol, I said nearly thirty years ago that desktop publishing (and by extension, social media now) would be the end of civilization. Any idiot can publish things now -- back when it cost a couple hundred thousand dollars to get something in print, the trash got filtered out. If someone wanted

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Needs This

Wow. Very cool. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 11, 2020, at 8:18 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Really. > > https://www.benzworld.org/threads/fs-280-se-dashboard-mounted-on-legs-and-seat-for-sale.3044177/ > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

3-4 stations sounds good sometimes.  All the tech is nice and having the power of the internet is great, but it seems like information overload at times and I would gladly give all that up to live back in the simpler times again.  Maybe I should sell off everything and move out to the woods or

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

Better is relative. With the ability of hindsight, sure. I think about growing up as a kid in the 60s and 70s, and all the crap kids deal with today and things back then look pretty darned good. Certainly a lot simpler, but there were still issues to be dealt with. 3-4 TV stations, playing

[MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

As the subject says, was it?  It sure seems to me like it was but when looking backward like that are we just looking thru rose colored glasses?  It seems to me the time period of the mid to late 80's thru the mid 90's, maybe even as late as around 2k (before 911) the world was a much better

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Needs This

It’s really sort of sad. The seller is clearly attached to it if you read the listing. It’s pretty junky and really has no functional purpose. You couldn’t even salvage parts off of it, it’s so beat up. I can see where it would have been cool for a little kid, though. -D > On Apr 11, 2020,

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Needs This

That is kind of cool but no way anybody would spend that much for it.  Maybe somebody might pay a couple hundred for it.  I would pay $50 if it was local. On 4/11/2020 7:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Really.

[MBZ] Kaleb Needs This

Really. https://www.benzworld.org/threads/fs-280-se-dashboard-mounted-on-legs-and-seat-for-sale.3044177/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] BLUETEC without the BLUETEC

I messaged the seller, he replied back he needed the engine for another vehicle.  What a dummy. On 4/11/2020 10:35 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Why in the world was the engine removed? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 11, 2020, at 10:17 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Drop forged crankshaft (video)

I would agree with that. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2020, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think it’s just happened in the last 30 days or so, really. > > -D > >> On Apr 11, 2020, at 3:22 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> The world has gone to shit

Re: [MBZ] 300D Engine transfer to 240D

84 300D Michael E. Esh > On Apr 11, 2020, at 4:00 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Which car did the diff come from? > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Apr 11, 2020 2:30:01 PM Michael Esh via Mercedes : > >> Manual HVAC, roof and windows are electric. Best thing so far is the

Re: [MBZ] Interior basically crap, but it’s there

Also needs a new interior. On Sat, Apr 11, 2020 at 2:04 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I've got an engine. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Apr 11, 2020 11:42:20 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >: > > > Not half bad looking, buggered engine? > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Here is today’s crack head

Looks like a couple warthogs made out in the back seat. On Sat, Apr 11, 2020 at 11:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You can fog the neighborhood for mosquitoes with it! > > --FT > > On 4/11/20 11:45 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] 300D Engine transfer to 240D

Which car did the diff come from? Max Dillon Charleston SC Apr 11, 2020 2:30:01 PM Michael Esh via Mercedes : > Manual HVAC, roof and windows are electric. Best thing so far is the > differential change. From a 3.69 to 3.07. About a 10 to 12 mile per hour > difference at cruising speed. > >

Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

The Europeans eat geese, and ganders. The introduction of turkey to the dinner table across the pond is a very new marketing triumph. Way back in the day (I attended British international schools for a few years) the holiday meal had roasted geese, hams, or beef as a main dish, along with all

Re: [MBZ] Drop forged crankshaft (video)

I think it’s just happened in the last 30 days or so, really. -D > On Apr 11, 2020, at 3:22 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > The world has gone to shit since those days. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 11, 2020, at 2:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> That’s

Re: [MBZ] Drop forged crankshaft (video)

The world has gone to shit since those days. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2020, at 2:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s what the foundry floor at Kohler (plumbing) looked like in the 1980s. > Even though the guys were supposed to be wearing all sorts of protective gear

Re: [MBZ] Drop forged crankshaft (video)

I did see that. Truly a real man, like John Wayne or Robert Mitchum. -D > On Apr 11, 2020, at 3:17 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did anyone catch the guy lighting his unfiltered cig off the hot crankshaft > blank, as it passed by? > Ahhh... the good ole days, when men were men, and

Re: [MBZ] Drop forged crankshaft (video)

Did anyone catch the guy lighting his unfiltered cig off the hot crankshaft blank, as it passed by? Ahhh... the good ole days, when men were men, and women actually liked it. Safety... we don't need no stinking safety... we just came back from 4 years in a shooting war... we need jobs... On Sat,

Re: [MBZ] Drop forged crankshaft (video)

That’s what the foundry floor at Kohler (plumbing) looked like in the 1980s. Even though the guys were supposed to be wearing all sorts of protective gear they would leaving it laying around. These were all WWII vets who were much like the guys that were in that video. A real man didn’t have

Re: [MBZ] Drop forged crankshaft (video)

No gloves, no helmets, no safety gear at all. OSHA would crap their pants these days. I bet that is hot hard work. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2020, at 11:07 AM, Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://youtu.be/aEatTMQsGtg?t=895 > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Drop forged crankshaft (video)

There’s some real men. Not a lick of protective gear anywhere to be seen, and one guy was even beating a heater while working! -D > On Apr 11, 2020, at 12:06 PM, Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://youtu.be/aEatTMQsGtg?t=895 > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] 300D Engine transfer to 240D

Manual HVAC, roof and windows are electric. Best thing so far is the differential change. From a 3.69 to 3.07. About a 10 to 12 mile per hour difference at cruising speed. Michael E. Esh > On Apr 11, 2020, at 1:48 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sounds like a great project.

Re: [MBZ] Interior basically crap, but it’s there

I've got an engine. Max Dillon Charleston SC Apr 11, 2020 11:42:20 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Not half bad looking, buggered engine? > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/682910985812822 > > 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D > $650 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] 300D Engine transfer to 240D

Sounds like a great project. Will the final car have manual HVAC? Windows and sunroof? Max Dillon Charleston SC Apr 11, 2020 8:54:31 AM Michael Esh via Mercedes : > Phase one is complete. I have removed the donor engine from the 84 300D with > a bad transmission. I am in the process of

[MBZ] Drop forged crankshaft (video)

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Re: [MBZ] Here is today’s crack head

You can fog the neighborhood for mosquitoes with it! --FT On 4/11/20 11:45 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3197820663602643/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] BLUETEC without the BLUETEC

Could put this in it https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/210677136890078 2007 Mercedes ML320 engine $2,000 Auto Parts Listed 2 days ago in Wilmington, NC Details

[MBZ] Here is today’s crack head

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[MBZ] Interior basically crap, but it’s there

Not half bad looking, buggered engine? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/682910985812822 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D $650 Vehicles Listed 2 days ago in Clayton, NC

Re: [MBZ] New car lineup at the dealer

They no longer sell diesels here. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2020, at 10:35 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Quote a lot of models including "SLC" but no obvious diesels.. > > https://express.eurobethesdamercedes.com/inventory > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML not bad looking

So window regulator and ac compressor are body work? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2020, at 10:20 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2861154167335064 > > 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 320 Sport Utility 4D > > $1,200 > > > Seller's

[MBZ] You can keep your $700 I could pawn the title and get more than that

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/638596443352046 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D $1,200 Vehicles Listed 5 weeks ago in Newnan, GA How This Price

Re: [MBZ] BLUETEC without the BLUETEC

Why in the world was the engine removed? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2020, at 10:17 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2486906724956511 > > 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 BLUETEC Sedan 4D > > $2,000 > > > Seller's description… >

[MBZ] New car lineup at the dealer

Quote a lot of models including "SLC" but no obvious diesels.. https://express.eurobethesdamercedes.com/inventory ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Missed this one, could have tried to reclaim the record

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3128620033837636 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 63 $12,500 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Beater wagon

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1721663521309256 2004 e320 $700 Cars Listed about an hour ago in Osteen, FL Details … * Condition Used - Fair * Brand

[MBZ] Dont message me if u dont want to come get right when ya message me i amalways busy thats all

$300 beater https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/582109439066867 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class $800 Vehicles Listed 3 days ago in St Augustine, FL About This Vehicle…

[MBZ] Jeep reliable need few things don’t to it. But is drivable

Even cheaper ML 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 320 Sport Utility 4D $900 Seller's description… Mercedes Benz ml320 nice Jeep reliable need few things don’t to it. But is drivable inbox for any questions -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] BACK WINDOWS WHERE TAKEN OUT

Extra 1 or 0 in the price https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1054117101635182 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 430 Sedan 4D $1,900 Seller's description… 2006 S430 MERCEDES CLEAN TITLE GREAT PARTS CAR MOTOR GOOD DOES RUN AND DRIVE BUT WILL NEED SOME WORK COSMETIC WISE. AMG WHEELS BACK

[MBZ] Cheap ML not bad looking

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2861154167335064 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 320 Sport Utility 4D $1,200 Seller's description… Runs really good...NEEDS BODY WORK(window regulators and AC COMPRESSOR)..193kmiles -- --FT ___

[MBZ] BLUETEC without the BLUETEC

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2486906724956511 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 BLUETEC Sedan 4D $2,000 Seller's description… 2008 Mercedes E320 parts. Panoramic moon roof!!! Bluetec motor has been removed. Transmission shifted very smoothly! Last trip made 3/15/2020 and

[MBZ] 300D Engine transfer to 240D

Phase one is complete. I have removed the donor engine from the 84 300D with a bad transmission. I am in the process of replacing the the front seal and checking other components and replacing as needed. Next phase is removing transmission from 2nd donor car. (83 300D). I’ve been told by