Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

I want my next house to be designed and built ICF. I like the idea of the structure being capable of withstanding multitude of insults and lasting for more than a handful score years. --- clay I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm looking for didn't

Re: [MBZ] New toy

I don't. I'm probably going to end up renting a UHaul trailer. The tractor supposedly weighs in around 3,000#, with the loader I figure it might be around 4,000. UHaul says you're good to 4600 and I figure that'll have a safety factor built in. My truck doesn't have a brake controller so UHaul

Re: [MBZ] New toy

Congrats! Do you have a trailer to haul it to Maine with? On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 4:04 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I parked it so I can see it from the back door of the house, I do like > looking at it... > -Curt > > On Friday, April 30, 2021, 5:01:52 PM

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

A neighbor is building a house with these, or similar. The structure is up with roof, working on the interior now. On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 1:11 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > With ICF, anybody's a structural mason > > >

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL - 265k miles - $4,500

Decision fatigue --- On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 2:19 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What are people thinking when they order a car with an interior color to > match the exterior? > > On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 3:02 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] OT THis is crazy SanDisk 200GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter $22.49

To my mind the real problem is far to much computer control of things simple switches and mechanical "computers" can do far more cheaply, reliably, and repairably. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gosh I like dealing with NAPA

Our local NAPA had a counter girl (woman) who was probably the best in the store. Looked like somebody who'd been country dancing her whole life, probably was a bit of a heartbreaker in her younger days. I always liked dealing with her, but I think she actually retired a couple of years ago. --

Re: [MBZ] New toy

I parked it so I can see it from the back door of the house, I do like looking at it... -Curt On Friday, April 30, 2021, 5:01:52 PM EDT, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: Congratulations! That’s beautiful! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2021, at 1:37 PM, Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] OT Lowes

I've never had to warranty a tool at Harbor Freight. I now own 2 HF ratchets and as near as I can tell they're at least as good as good as Craftsman. I haven't had an opportunity to really beat on one but they work pretty good. I've warrantied several Craftsman ratchets and my 1/2" one has

Re: [MBZ] New toy

Congratulations! That’s beautiful! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2021, at 1:37 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > My tractor buying saga is finally (hopefully) at it's end. Today I picked up > a 1998 Ford 1920. It's a 32hp 4wd compact tractor with front end loader. 1900 > hours

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gosh I like dealing with NAPA

"Counter help is also noticably more informed and professional."Boy ain't that the truth?I figure there are tiers of quality at FLAPS. NAPA is the highest, I used to consider Car Quest next before they got bought. Sometimes you can find an Autozone that used to be a Car Quest that still has

Re: [MBZ] OT Lowes

If it’s a USA made craftsman ratchet you might want to try to source a rebuilt kit otherwise you’ll get one of the chinesium ones in exchange. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2021, at 4:27 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have not tried to return a craftsman tool since the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gosh I like dealing with NAPA

NAPA deals primarily with commercial service businesses, which are their bread and butter. I used NAPA when I was in the generator business, as I could often order a part and have it within a few hours, or typically the same day. Their distribution system is awesome and can move stuff around

Re: [MBZ] OT Lowes

I have not tried to return a craftsman tool since the local Sears store shut down, so I don't know if the current craftsman retailers honor the lifetime warranties. I'd guess they do, it's just good business. Even Harbor Fright has a lifetime warranty on hand tools. Allan Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] OT THis is crazy SanDisk 200GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter $22.49

That's true, but as you say it's an annoyance that I'd rather avoid. I canceled my Prime account some time ago and don't do business with Amazon anymore on principle, but that's probably not a topic for this list. Allan Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > well if it is bad then just send it

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gosh I like dealing with NAPA

Yes NAPA is a go-to for me also. Their prices tend to be a little higher than Autozone, O'Reilly, etc. but their service and warranties are generally better. Counter help is also noticably more informed and professional. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > That’s NAPA. Very good at

Re: [MBZ] The key is not being recognized. 2004 Mercedes e320 wagon w211 - $1, 500 (Five Points)

Maybe it's a smart key that knows the "owner" has missed a payment. On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 4:10 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This could be a very good deal. I bet it could be sorted in DAS > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Lowes

> turns out the inside of the fiberglass tube is just cheap wood, and the > fiberglass part on the handle went about 1/2" into the neck, the wood just > gave up after some number of years and snapped It's a lot cheaper/easier to make something that _looks_ well-built than to actually do it.

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

How does all that foam change things if there is a fire? Isn't it quite flamable and doesn't it produce a lot of toxic smoke when it burns? Allan Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > yeah I did SIPs on my timber frame addition, they go up quick esp if you > have a shop to do the cutting

Re: [MBZ] OT THis is crazy SanDisk 200GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter $22.49

> So.. the only real shortage that we have is "Logical Thought" that would > permit "Planning ahead".. Current business practice, and governmental interference, actively punishes planning ahead. The Agile flow, which is intended to avoid investing too much up-front effort in _execution_ of

[MBZ] The key is not being recognized. 2004 Mercedes e320 wagon w211 - $1, 500 (Five Points)

This could be a very good deal.  I bet it could be sorted in DAS https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/raleigh-2004-mercedes-e320-wagon-w211/7314965408.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Top goes down manually 2003 mercedes Benz clk430 - $2,800

Maybe not a bad deal at lower $2ks if the rest of the car is in decent shape.  Boring color though https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-2003-mercedes-benz-clk430/7314807107.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT Lowes

I had this Kobalt garden rake, fiberglass handle, looked pretty sturdy, I recall when I bought it I thought well it will last being fiberglass.  i was using it the other day and the handle snapped at the neck of the rake, turns out the inside of the fiberglass tube is just cheap wood, and the

Re: [MBZ] OT THis is crazy SanDisk 200GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter $22.49

well if it is bad then just send it back to Amazon, they will credit it no questions.  I mean it is a bit of PITA but you won't be out anything. --FT On 4/30/21 1:36 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I haven't kept up on the prices of this stuff to know if this is in line with the market

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gosh I like dealing with NAPA

I dealt with NAPA once or twice and they were great. On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 3:38 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s NAPA. Very good at inventory and warehousing. In most populated > areas you can order in the morning and have the parts in the afternoon. > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gosh I like dealing with NAPA

That’s NAPA. Very good at inventory and warehousing. In most populated areas you can order in the morning and have the parts in the afternoon. -D > On Apr 30, 2021, at 3:35 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Put in an order for tractor parts today, not huge but a bunch of stuff.The

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

We’re looking at SIPs if we go with building a place in AZ. Up front costs are higher, but the labor and finishing costs are much, much lower. And you can have a sealed (building) envelope in a day or two. -D > On Apr 30, 2021, at 3:33 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > yeah I did

[MBZ] OT: Gosh I like dealing with NAPA

Put in an order for tractor parts today, not huge but a bunch of stuff.The website says it'll all be in Tuesday, I can pickup and pay there. Great. Just got a call, everything except one filter will actually be ready tomorrow, the other filter will be there Monday afternoon. Well gee whiz, you

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

yeah I did SIPs on my timber frame addition, they go up quick esp if you have a shop to do the cutting before you get onsite, then they go up fast since all the doors and windows are cut and framed. Althernatively a metal building is fast and cheap too, spray foam on the inside and finish it

Re: [MBZ] OT THis is crazy SanDisk 200GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter $22.49

So.. the only real shortage that we have is "Logical Thought" that would permit "Planning ahead".. A few more people die... so what, we have to many ... seems to be the current moral. As for a "one chip" computer for cars... Why not? a computer is certainly capable of receiving and

Re: [MBZ] New toy

Nice tractor!  yes definitely get the canopy roof, I have one on my Kubota and it makes a huge difference in the sun or light rain.  I don't think they are too much, Nothern Tool might have them and on sale sometimes.  You could probably get by with a generic unit, paint it as you see fit

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL - 265k miles - $4,500

What are people thinking when they order a car with an interior color to match the exterior? On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 3:02 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Boring colors, but otherwise looks nice > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT THis is crazy SanDisk 200GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter $22.49

This. This is why hospitals have had such an issue, they have no stockpiles. That one especially strikes me as stupid. I was amazed last winter when the hospitals again ran short of PPE, you'd think they'd have learned last spring and would have stockpiled some stuff when it was available

[MBZ] 1987 300SDL - 265k miles - $4,500

Boring colors, but otherwise looks nice https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/dayton-mercedes-benz/7314819581.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] OT THis is crazy SanDisk 200GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter $22.49

> Seems to me, this would be an opportune time for an enterprising electrical > engineer to design a "Universal Car Computer" that works on any car system > and uses plug in memory chips, instead of only "model specific hardware". Not a chance. The CPU/memory is the least part of it. These

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

That or just go with SIPs: https://www.sips.org/about/what-are-sips -D > On Apr 30, 2021, at 2:09 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2021-04-29 21:49, Clay via Mercedes wrote: >> If >> they could source a mason, that could give them a

Re: [MBZ] New toy

I intend to pick up a 5 foot bush hog for it at some point. The Super M will probably stay the main mowing tractor but this will be a lot more handy with a 3pt mower and live PTO. I'm going to keep my eye out for a backhoe too but I'm not too concerned about it. I can rent an excavator for

Re: [MBZ] jump pack $55

I thought the one I have did but if it does I can’t figure it out. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2021, at 1:44 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Some have an override for this. > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > Sent:

Re: [MBZ] jump pack $55

Some have an override for this. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Friday, April 30, 2021 10:57 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] jump pack $55 I don’t think it would work for that unless it see some

Re: [MBZ] New toy

Sounds like all you need. HP isn't important except to drive PTO attachments. Weight (and ballast) are all-important for traction and stability. You may want a canopy at some point for hot-weather work. Age isn't important as long as parts are available. Good for you. We all may need to grow

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

Thanks, Scott. When my time comes this discussion thread will be very helpful. On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 2:19 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks Dan. But I hope my moving days are over. > Andrew - not a covered van. Top level on a 5-car carrier. First on and

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

Thanks Dan. But I hope my moving days are over. Andrew - not a covered van. Top level on a 5-car carrier. First on and last off. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Friday, April 30, 2021 1:08 PM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

Yeah, that’s another time where there’s a “bump” in traffic, but the majority of them come down in October/November. Weather can affect that, too. The time between Thanksgiving and Xmas is tough, as a lot of carriers go off the road during this time since demand is low. They’ll do maintenance

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

On 2021-04-29 21:49, Clay via Mercedes wrote: If they could source a mason, that could give them a sturdy fortified keep. With ICF, anybody's a structural mason

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

We were just after Christmas but there were still a lot of snowbirds moving in. You could see them as you crossed the Florida state line, all of a sudden there were more Lincolns/Cadillacs and Buicks on the road and you couldn't see the driver's heads anymore... ;) -Curt On Friday, April

Re: [MBZ] OT THis is crazy SanDisk 200GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter $22.49

"Adversity makes Opportunity" Seems to me, this would be an opportune time for an enterprising electrical engineer to design a "Universal Car Computer" that works on any car system and uses plug in memory chips, instead of only "model specific hardware". What say you of such intellect? On Fri,

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

Curt, Since she was shipping during one of the “migration” periods and along a busy corridor, I’m sure it was cheaper. Starting after Labor Day the migration of snowbirds begins slowly, peaking in late October and going until Thanksgiving. Since everyone is going in one direction and there are

[MBZ] New toy

My tractor buying saga is finally (hopefully) at it's end. Today I picked up a 1998 Ford 1920. It's a 32hp 4wd compact tractor with front end loader. 1900 hours but it starts with just a touch of the keyhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/Uo5en44yC5J5JeLN9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/o7g8Z4btoNSnwTj79

Re: [MBZ] OT THis is crazy SanDisk 200GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter $22.49

I haven't kept up on the prices of this stuff to know if this is in line with the market but any time you see a crazy good deal on flash card/thumb drives be wary, this stuff is a prime target for counterfeiters. They fake the packaging so it looks like a brand name, and program the card to tell

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

Neat. Back around 2002-2004 Angie and I used to drive a car to Florida from MA for a wealthy little old lady. We'd spend a week with her, Angie was her live in massage therapist and I was the handyman. She paid for everything and flew us back home.IIRC it cost about $1500 all told which

Re: [MBZ] drives fine for most people unless you KNOW these cars. i’ll get to that later 1999 Mercedes E300 w210 Om606 Turbo diesel - $2,900 (Holly Springs)

Post has been deleted. On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 9:55 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks fairly nice, some minimal maintenance reqd > > > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/holly-springs-1999-mercedes-e300-w210/7314738477.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

Likely not. That’s for two reasons: 1.) He was going “against the flow”, as most traffic is coming south this time of year; and, 2.) Short notice. The closer you are to a move date, the higher the price gets. To contrast, I once moved a W124 400E from Greenville, SC to Tampa. It was in the

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

At that price did you get a covered van? On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 1:08 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Glad it was a good experience, Scott. > > I’ve got a guy who I have used for over a decade to move cars for me as > well as referred to many people. He’s done a

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

Glad it was a good experience, Scott. I’ve got a guy who I have used for over a decade to move cars for me as well as referred to many people. He’s done a great job for everyone as far as I know, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my cars if I needed one moved. The Internet services are

[MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

Oldest stepson decided to move from FL to NC with two cars: shipping one and driving one. He contacted a Las Vegas based car-mover broker (from the Internet) who gave him a good price (like $500, I think). But when the deadline came it became clear that he would not get scheduled any time soon

Re: [MBZ] OT THis is crazy SanDisk 200GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter $22.49

> I don't know why cars can't get chips but you can buy this stuff for next to > nothing. The carmakers, fearing slowdowns in sales, did not place orders for the silicon they might need. The silicon vendors were able to fill their fabs to capacity with orders for consumer silicon, such as

Re: [MBZ] jump pack $55

oh yeah, didn't think of that.  i guess some little lead acid 12V alarm battery would be the thing to have then --FT On 4/30/21 10:56 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I don’t think it would work for that unless it see some battery voltage. I bought one and tried hooking it to the

Re: [MBZ] jump pack $55

I don’t think it would work for that unless it see some battery voltage. I bought one and tried hooking it to the battery terminals of a car that did not have a battery installed and it didn’t do anything. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2021, at 9:54 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >

[MBZ] jump pack $55

Amazon have these things on sale for $55 with a coupon.  I'm thinking these would be good to take to the knackers to try out window motors and such, as well as have for jump starts and charging, maybe running a little air pump

[MBZ] OT THis is crazy SanDisk 200GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter $22.49

I remember when GB hard drives were like $1/GB, here you can buy a flash card the size of a thumbnail with 200GB for $0.11/GB, Couple weeks ago I got 3x32GB for $16 to go in some dashcams I got on sale, a cheap vidcam, and this cheap $40 contract phone I just use for vids.  I don't know why

[MBZ] Nice but overpriced

1991 Mercedes 300 D turbo diesel 2.5 https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/plano-1991-mercedes-300-turbo-diesel-25/7314674746.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Have I Seen This Before?

yeah I sent that around a coupla weeks ago.  Very tasteful --FT On 4/29/21 8:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: This looks strangely familiar. Of course, any W114 with flames would be strange…

[MBZ] will not turn over and do not care about it to see what the issue is mercedes benz - $500 (fayettville/durham rtp) (SLK230)

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[MBZ] drives fine for most people unless you KNOW these cars. i’ll get to that later 1999 Mercedes E300 w210 Om606 Turbo diesel - $2,900 (Holly Springs)

Looks fairly nice, some minimal maintenance reqd https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/holly-springs-1999-mercedes-e300-w210/7314738477.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or