Re: [MBZ] Becker radio

https://www.beckerautosound.com/ Rick ___ 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_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Becker radio

Thanks Clay. I will pursue. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, May 30, 2020, 11:25 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > Yes, Becker Audio is a great supplier. They have a presence in the Bay > of Fleas. Retail pricing, but it will be as new and could even be enhanced > with USB/Bluetooth. I had

Re: [MBZ] Becker radio

Yes, Becker Audio is a great supplier. They have a presence in the Bay of Fleas. Retail pricing, but it will be as new and could even be enhanced with USB/Bluetooth. I had a pair of radios they did rebuilds on. Look and work as new. One is living in the 450SL. clay I have no pronouns p

[MBZ] Becker radio

I want to get a Becker GP radio for my nephew's,89 560SL as,a,graduation present. Is,that Becker place in NJ best source or ??? Thanks Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] '65 Olds Vista Cruiser on BAT

My dad had one of those for awhile, gold and white or cream, gold interior, I really liked it. Drove it a few times. All those old cars... should have hung on to them. I’d be rich! --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 30, 2020, at 3:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Very cool car

Re: [MBZ] 190D

It did not look set off, just looked like the cover on the wheel was splitting to me. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2020, at 9:42 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > What did it hit to set off the air bag? > Fred > >> On Sat, May 30, 2020 at 10:39 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] 190D

What did it hit to set off the air bag? Fred On Sat, May 30, 2020 at 10:39 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But in a,w201 chassis? Might be quick? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Sat, May 30, 2020, 10:35 PM Dwight Giles > wrote: > > > Ok i have never driv

Re: [MBZ] 190D

But in a,w201 chassis? Might be quick? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, May 30, 2020, 10:35 PM Dwight Giles wrote: > Ok i have never driven an OM 602 NA > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Sat, May 30, 2020, 10:30 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] 190D

Ok i have never driven an OM 602 NA Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, May 30, 2020, 10:30 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s not a turbo > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 30, 2020, at 9:10 PM, Dwight Giles > wrote: > > > >  > > Might be good deal. OM60

Re: [MBZ] 190D

It’s not a turbo Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2020, at 9:10 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > >  > Might be good deal. OM602 turbo is,great powertrain. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On Sat, May 30, 2020, 9:07 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-

Re: [MBZ] W124 build quality

Some of the naive ads say, "last of hand built Mercrdes" Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, May 30, 2020, 8:04 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The W124 has brazed seams! A real car. Not glued together trash like > today. Just discovered this while cleaning u

Re: [MBZ] 190D

Might be good deal. OM602 turbo is,great powertrain. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, May 30, 2020, 9:07 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Mercedes-Benz-190D-D-2-5/124206295248?hash=item1ceb45a8d0:g:jCUAAOSwhIRe0u11 > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Well poo.

Haha yeah --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 30, 2020, at 9:20 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > PS, 98-99 are to be avoided when it comes to MLs > >> On 5/30/2020 8:16 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> I “cleared” the codes (it was contact problems with a bunch of solenoid

Re: [MBZ] Well poo.

PS, 98-99 are to be avoided when it comes to MLs On 5/30/2020 8:16 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I “cleared” the codes (it was contact problems with a bunch of solenoids which is usually the conductor plate although I guess it could be the cable or TCM) with the iCarsoft, it said t

Re: [MBZ] Well poo.

That is strange, I have never had any issues clearing codes with DAS.  Maybe 99 is some strange year between DAS and HHT.  I think all modules on any 163 I have worked on have been accessed with DAS, but 01 and up is the only ML I have worked on. On 5/30/2020 8:16 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mer

Re: [MBZ] Well poo.

I “cleared” the codes (it was contact problems with a bunch of solenoids which is usually the conductor plate although I guess it could be the cable or TCM) with the iCarsoft, it said they were gone. I put the DAS on it and found them though so I guess the little unit did not clear them even tho

[MBZ] 190D

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Mercedes-Benz-190D-D-2-5/124206295248?hash=item1ceb45a8d0:g:jCUAAOSwhIRe0u11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Well poo.

You need Xentry to clear tranny codes, not sure if car soft will do it. In any case were the codes related to conductor plate? You probably would not know that for sure either without Xentry. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2020, at 4:46 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I o

[MBZ] W124 build quality

The W124 has brazed seams! A real car. Not glued together trash like today. Just discovered this while cleaning up some rust. Wonder when they stopped with proper coach building? W210? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives h

[MBZ] Well poo.

I ordered a new conductor plate and connector for the 99 ML320 as I figured that must be the issue with it stuck in limp mode. The PO said he had changed it but clearly not, the fluid I drained out looked like old diesel oil. So I finished the job today, new CP, filter, fluid, etc. drained the t

Re: [MBZ] Clear coat thinner?

Most touch up paints are solvent based. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2020, at 4:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > The supplier is an ebay seller who knows nothing about the product he sells. > >> On Sat, May 30, 2020 at 3:22 PM G Mann via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Befor

Re: [MBZ] Clear coat thinner?

The supplier is an ebay seller who knows nothing about the product he sells. On Sat, May 30, 2020 at 3:22 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Before you go adding a thinner, confirm what the paint actually is... > Almost all the modern auto paints are water based [due to EPA VOC [Volatile > Organic

Re: [MBZ] URO w124 grille

"Rust free 300TD" is an oxymoron. She has one car I now have two. On Sat, May 30, 2020 at 2:36 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > Not me. I would give anyone at least $500 for a good > clean rustfree 300TD. As long as the AC and everything > else works. > > MG > > Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] it need a back seat reupholstery in door panelsI am probably a new battery

If someone wants to buy that car I have a set of palomino door panels and hatch trim. Let's deal. On Sat, May 30, 2020 at 11:37 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Holy crack > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 30, 2020, at 10:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > m

Re: [MBZ] intior is really nice it’s a 6cyl diesel

Cheap price for the color. Was that the last year of the NA diesels? On Sat, May 30, 2020 at 11:36 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Could be decent. Would have to look in person. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 30, 2020, at 10:03 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercede

[MBZ] '65 Olds Vista Cruiser on BAT

Very cool car - ex ambulance. Not prettied up. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-oldsmobile-vista-cruiser-2/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-05-30 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsu

Re: [MBZ] Clear coat thinner?

Before you go adding a thinner, confirm what the paint actually is... Almost all the modern auto paints are water based [due to EPA VOC [Volatile Organic Compound] Rules which bans sale of VOC based paint]. If the clear coat paint in the "kit" is a material that is partnered with the base coat... l

Re: [MBZ] URO w124 grille

Not me. I would give anyone at least $500 for a good clean rustfree 300TD. As long as the AC and everything else works. MG Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Who among us is cheap? Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2020, at 5:53 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Not easy to find, and oft

Re: [MBZ] URO w124 grille

No cars allowed with new gf? Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2020, at 2:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I once had three 300td wagons lined up in front of the house. And a 280 SE > 3.5 Coupe in the garage in the back. And the gf had a smart car and a 300cd > turbo diesel.

Re: [MBZ] URO w124 grille

I once had three 300td wagons lined up in front of the house. And a 280 SE 3.5 Coupe in the garage in the back. And the gf had a smart car and a 300cd turbo diesel. From there it was all downhill. On Sat, May 30, 2020, 12:07 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Kaleb asks

Re: [MBZ] URO w124 grille

Shoot some Fluid Film on it from the backside, maybe that'll help prevent some rust. I've found Fluid Film (or Wool Wax which is pretty much the same stuff) to be pretty handy to have around. It does smell like sheep for a couple days but thats a pretty small price to pay I think. -Curt On

Re: [MBZ] holy crackamoly

But it will be rare someday. On Sat, May 30, 2020, 10:55 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not rare at all. Looks like it has been sitting under a tree for years. > It’s about a $4-50 car all in. The buy it now on this one is $1500 which > after auction fees is arou

Re: [MBZ] URO w124 grille

Kaleb asks: >Who among us is cheap? Not you. You probably have $40-50k in cars that you've bought just sitting in the back forty. I'm not quite at that level yet. Floyd's trying. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] it need a back seat reupholstery in door panelsI am probably a new battery

Holy crack Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2020, at 10:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > HOW DID I MISS THIS GEM??? > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/214235219833551 > > 1980 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D > $1,800 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] URO w124 grille

Exactly Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2020, at 10:09 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > YES!!! When JoeB is elected MB parts will become much more affordable! I > can't wait! > > WW > > --FT > >> On 5/30/20 10:57 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Because o

Re: [MBZ] intior is really nice it’s a 6cyl diesel

Could be decent. Would have to look in person. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2020, at 10:03 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The pics are crappy but it doesn't look too bad > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/250392352692502 > > 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300D Sed

Re: [MBZ] URO w124 grille

Who among us is cheap? Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2020, at 5:53 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not easy to find, and often pricey. People will see the OE prices and try to > price used accordingly. > > And because some of us are cheap. > > -D > >> On May 29, 2020, at 10:52

[MBZ] it need a back seat reupholstery in door panelsI am probably a new battery

HOW DID I MISS THIS GEM??? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/214235219833551 1980 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D $1,800 Vehicles Listed 7 weeks ago in Loganville, GA

Re: [MBZ] URO w124 grille

YES!!! When JoeB is elected MB parts will become much more affordable! I can't wait! WW --FT On 5/30/20 10:57 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Because of Trump. Sent from my iPhone On May 29, 2020, at 9:53 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: So why didn't either

[MBZ] intior is really nice it’s a 6cyl diesel

The pics are crappy but it doesn't look too bad https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/250392352692502 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300D Sedan 4D $1,900 Vehicles Listed a week ago in Belton, SC

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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/673721703478404 Title $3,200 Vehicles Listed 2 days ago in Anderson, SC Seller's description… READ ENTIRE POST  I have a 1975 Me

Re: [MBZ] URO w124 grille

Because of Trump. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2020, at 9:53 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > So why didn't either of you buy a good used OE grille? > >> On Fri, May 29, 2020 at 9:48 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> To be honest,

Re: [MBZ] holy crackamoly

Not rare at all. Looks like it has been sitting under a tree for years. It’s about a $4-50 car all in. The buy it now on this one is $1500 which after auction fees is around $2200. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2020, at 9:18 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > >  > Needs,a little Martha buffing. I

Re: [MBZ] BaT must have written this description

Yeah me too, that would be an awesome ride if for no other reason than the color combo --FT WAIT!  Did I just agree with Andrew On 5/30/20 10:14 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Somebody wake me up from my swoon.  I love that color. On Sat, May 30, 2020, 10:08 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] BaT must have written this description

Somebody wake me up from my swoon. I love that color. On Sat, May 30, 2020, 10:08 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/myrtle-beach-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-wagon/7132804443.html > > -- > --FT > > > __

[MBZ] BaT must have written this description

https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/myrtle-beach-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-wagon/7132804443.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okieb

Re: [MBZ] URO w124 grille

The end of the second video was funny! Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2020, at 11:50 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wish I'd known you were grill shopping. I watch this Aussie fellow's > videos, and he tells it like it is. > > https://youtu.be/GKxG4x8gpAU > > https://youtu.b

Re: [MBZ] Clear coat thinner?

Walk through a Lowe’s Home Despot or Ace Hardware. They’ll all have an aisle that’s lined with chemicals like this. Acetone, naptha, etc., it’s all there. -D > On May 29, 2020, at 10:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought lacquer thinner was unobtainium. > > On Fri, May

Re: [MBZ] URO w124 grille

Not easy to find, and often pricey. People will see the OE prices and try to price used accordingly. And because some of us are cheap. -D > On May 29, 2020, at 10:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > So why didn't either of you buy a good used OE grille? > > On Fri, May 29, 20