Re: [MBZ] Look at this turd

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

No, I won't look at it.  Can't make me look.

Max Dillon
Charleston SC


May 1, 2021 8:39:17 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes :

> Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] I wasted 5 hours of my life looking at the turd today

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> Makes no difference to me one way or the other.

That's wonderful. We can't save them all.
We need to start with saving the ones we already have.


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Re: [MBZ] Look at this turd

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

It is a color change, the door jambs etc are the original color, looks 
very bad.


On 5/1/2021 8:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:

How is that silver?

I love the interior - sienna or henna?  Surprisingly nice considering 
the quality of the exterior.



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mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:


Mercedes

https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/guthrie-mercedes/7315097784.html



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Re: [MBZ] Look at this turd

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

How is that silver?

I love the interior - sienna or henna?  Surprisingly nice considering the
quality of the exterior.


On Sat, May 1, 2021 at 8:39 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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[MBZ] I wasted 5 hours of my life looking at the turd today

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/481620986604984/


So this popped up last night so I messaged the dude to setup a time to 
come look at it today.  I had planned on trying to get it for around 
$1500 if it was half way decent.  Upon arrival the location is in a 
trailer park, which was the first problem.  When I arrived and walked 
up, there was a couple of your text book trailer trash type people 
sitting on the porch and and old man out messing with a charger on the 
car.  At the same time I notice another guy walking up.  The 2 trailer 
trash people started laughing about how we both showed up at the same 
time.  They were the ones running the fakebook ads from what I gather.  
At this point I start getting a little pissed because I set an 
appointment and drove 2 hours to see this car.  I consider it extremely 
rude of a seller to have people show up at the same time, especially 
when you are traveling for a distance.  The other guy also drove 2 hours 
from Kansas, but had no trailer so not sure how he figured he was going 
to get the car back home.  Did the trailer trash think we would get into 
a bidding war?


Anyway, the seller gets the car started finally and talks about how it 
has not been driven since 2009, when it was last tagged. Now on to the 
car.  Of course paint is dead, but on the surface appears to be rust 
free.  Every single window, door, and body seal is cracked all to hell 
and needs to be replaced.  You can literally see water leaking out of 
various places from under the body and the back seat area is wet.  It 
appeared to me it probably has hidden rust under the undercoating.  The 
drivers seat bolster is torn up and the passenger seat is out of a ford 
or something. AC compressor and condenser is MIA and the lines are just 
hanging loose, despite the seller saying the air blows ice cold.  Car 
has a little over 300k showing and engine sounded Ok and did not have a 
ton of blow by.  I put the car in reverse and never really felt it 
engage.  Car is parked in a driveway with a steep incline. Turbo waste 
gate hose is unhooked from the turbo end and has a line routed to a tap 
on the intake.  Not sure what that is all about.  Seller then hops in 
the car and backs it down the drive to drive it up the street.  Car is 
revving up as he takes off and you can tell its slipping badly.  No 
telling if its low on fluid or just worn out.


Seller comes back with the car and I check the gauges and temp is pegged 
at max.  I inform seller of this.  The other guy and I start talking and 
he has never owned one of these.  I told him within about 2 minutes of 
all this starting I was not going to get involved because this was more 
or less a parts car.  The other potential buyer asks what I thought it 
was worth and I explain in front of the seller that I recently bought an 
85 that has perfect paint, perfect interior, garage kept example for $2k 
this past summer, so this car would probably be worth maybe $800.  In 
the end, this guy did not make an offer either.  He did want my number 
though as he sounds like he may want to buy something from my fine fleet 
of vehicles.  This was funny because we started working a potential deal 
right in front of the seller of this car.


On the way home, I spotted this car sitting out by the highway for sale 
and stopped to look.  I just so happen to be driving right by it and 
have seen it for sale for a while.


https://stillwater.craigslist.org/cto/d/yale-1986-mercedes-benz-300sdl-turbo/7309187266.html

It is somewhat decent but a little rough around the edges.  Has 
potential maybe.  I just texted the guy and offered him $1500 and he 
says he might take it monday but has a couple of people that are 
supposed to come look at it tomorrow.  We shall see.  Makes not 
difference to me one way or the other.



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[MBZ] Fwd: Snap-on MotorVac Transmission Flushing Machine Transtech 2

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

Not too large. I did a whole basement floor with 12x24 slate tile using the 
small cheapo tile saw. No problem.

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> On May 1, 2021, at 8:55 PM, Clay via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> Those are really large.   I am not sure they could be cut on a standard tile 
> saw.  I had a devil of a time with 12x12 on my saw.  If you rented a large 
> commercial rig, maybe there would be enough space to hold them flat.  
> 
> Cutting into the ends, as you outlined, it an elegant solution.  I am 
> thinking you would still need a 4” diamond blade to excise the inner end of 
> the rectangles.  Using the 4” would also allow for putting the hole in one 
> tile.  The way to keep the tile from fracturing is to use lots of water/lube, 
> tape the outline of the opening, cut very slowly with minimal pressure, and 
> keep the tile as immobile and flat as possible.  Not a 100% outcome, as there 
> were always a few tiles that had weird stress/structural flaws and shattered. 
>  Much like glass, there seemed to be points of impact that resulted in 
> breakage if impinged upon.
> 
> clay 
> 
> I have no pronouns please do not refer to me.
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 1, 2021, at 9:05 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Wondering if anyone here has experience doing wall tile. I ask because I’m 
>> looking at some tile for a backsplash that’s 12” x 18”. Yes, those are big 
>> pieces, but we really like the pattern as it’s a three dimensional “wavy” 
>> sort pattern.
>> 
>> I’m wondering how (or if) I can cut the openings for electrical outlets 
>> without breaking a tile. The studs are on 24” centers on the interior wall 
>> it will go on, so I could potentially space it so the joints are at the 
>> points where the receptacles are located, meaning I would just have to cut a 
>> rectangular section out on two adjoining tiles (like this: [ ] ) to make 
>> them fit as opposed to having to cut a rectangular hole in a single tile.
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

Yup I did many a tile job with the cheap small tile saw. Practical and portable.

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> On May 1, 2021, at 7:13 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> We laid down some 18"x18" tiles once - and I had to cut some notches, etc.
> I used a cheap tile saw - the mini table saw type with the blade running in
> a tray of water. You just cut the sides, then  a bunch of parallel cuts in
> the middle and knock out the tabs you just created.
> 
>> On Sat, May 1, 2021 at 5:54 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Exactly, Diamond blade on angle grinder. Don’t use mastic on large tiles
>> like that either. Use tile mortar.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 1, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Get a 4” diamond blade for an angle grinder. You can do it wet with a
>> spray bottle to keep the dust down and the blade cool, or have someone hold
>> a shop vac at the cut.
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> Sent from iPhone
>>> 
 On May 1, 2021, at 12:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 Wondering if anyone here has experience doing wall tile. I ask because
>> I’m looking at some tile for a backsplash that’s 12” x 18”. Yes, those are
>> big pieces, but we really like the pattern as it’s a three dimensional
>> “wavy” sort pattern.
 
 I’m wondering how (or if) I can cut the openings for electrical outlets
>> without breaking a tile. The studs are on 24” centers on the interior wall
>> it will go on, so I could potentially space it so the joints are at the
>> points where the receptacles are located, meaning I would just have to cut
>> a rectangular section out on two adjoining tiles (like this: [ ] ) to make
>> them fit as opposed to having to cut a rectangular hole in a single tile.
 
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

[Clay via Mercedes]

Those are really large.   I am not sure they could be cut on a standard tile 
saw.  I had a devil of a time with 12x12 on my saw.  If you rented a large 
commercial rig, maybe there would be enough space to hold them flat.  

Cutting into the ends, as you outlined, it an elegant solution.  I am thinking 
you would still need a 4” diamond blade to excise the inner end of the 
rectangles.  Using the 4” would also allow for putting the hole in one tile.  
The way to keep the tile from fracturing is to use lots of water/lube, tape the 
outline of the opening, cut very slowly with minimal pressure, and keep the 
tile as immobile and flat as possible.  Not a 100% outcome, as there were 
always a few tiles that had weird stress/structural flaws and shattered.  Much 
like glass, there seemed to be points of impact that resulted in breakage if 
impinged upon.

clay 

I have no pronouns please do not refer to me.



> On May 1, 2021, at 9:05 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Wondering if anyone here has experience doing wall tile. I ask because I’m 
> looking at some tile for a backsplash that’s 12” x 18”. Yes, those are big 
> pieces, but we really like the pattern as it’s a three dimensional “wavy” 
> sort pattern.
> 
> I’m wondering how (or if) I can cut the openings for electrical outlets 
> without breaking a tile. The studs are on 24” centers on the interior wall it 
> will go on, so I could potentially space it so the joints are at the points 
> where the receptacles are located, meaning I would just have to cut a 
> rectangular section out on two adjoining tiles (like this: [ ] ) to make them 
> fit as opposed to having to cut a rectangular hole in a single tile.
> 
> 
> 
> -D 
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[MBZ] Look at this turd

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Mercedes

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[MBZ] Crack Price

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

But a testament to the longevity of the 211 chassis.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-/265140024139?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286


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Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Add to the tool list:
4 " diamond blade for small angle grinder, a diamond hole saw [hollow
drill, or straight drill {I prefer the hole saw]

Lay out the tile and the cutout. Measure the drill set back at each corner
so that when you drill a hole at each corner the outside radius of the
drill cutout makes a radius for the corner of the opening, THEN, use the
diamond blade with the angle grinder to cut along the layout line from each
corner radius. This leaves you with a very clean cutout and you don't have
stress risers in sharp corners that will crack later.

Use a piece of wood with a good straight edge clamped to the tile along the
cut line to guide the grinder blade, and keep the cut cool by not crowding
the cut [pushing the blade lightly along the cut line instead, with plenty
of water.
I find it works best if I make several passes along the cut line, taking a
little with each pass and filling the grove of the cut with water each time.

Do a trial cut on a sacrificial tile to "educate yourself" and if it works
well.. use that tile.. if not... do better on the next one..

Another tip... That tile will be the first tile laid, mark off the line in
lead pencil on the wall and lay that one, then all the rest in that line.
Then lay tile above and below. The only tiles you want to cut are the edge
tiles.. When you do it that way, it looks professional... usually ;))

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> Exactly, Diamond blade on angle grinder. Don’t use mastic on large tiles
> like that either. Use tile mortar.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 1, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Get a 4” diamond blade for an angle grinder. You can do it wet with a
> spray bottle to keep the dust down and the blade cool, or have someone hold
> a shop vac at the cut.
> >
> > --FT
> > Sent from iPhone
> >
> >> On May 1, 2021, at 12:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Wondering if anyone here has experience doing wall tile. I ask because
> I’m looking at some tile for a backsplash that’s 12” x 18”. Yes, those are
> big pieces, but we really like the pattern as it’s a three dimensional
> “wavy” sort pattern.
> >>
> >> I’m wondering how (or if) I can cut the openings for electrical outlets
> without breaking a tile. The studs are on 24” centers on the interior wall
> it will go on, so I could potentially space it so the joints are at the
> points where the receptacles are located, meaning I would just have to cut
> a rectangular section out on two adjoining tiles (like this: [ ] ) to make
> them fit as opposed to having to cut a rectangular hole in a single tile.
> >>
> >> 
> >>
> >> -D
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

[OK Don via Mercedes]

We laid down some 18"x18" tiles once - and I had to cut some notches, etc.
I used a cheap tile saw - the mini table saw type with the blade running in
a tray of water. You just cut the sides, then  a bunch of parallel cuts in
the middle and knock out the tabs you just created.

On Sat, May 1, 2021 at 5:54 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Exactly, Diamond blade on angle grinder. Don’t use mastic on large tiles
> like that either. Use tile mortar.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 1, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Get a 4” diamond blade for an angle grinder. You can do it wet with a
> spray bottle to keep the dust down and the blade cool, or have someone hold
> a shop vac at the cut.
> >
> > --FT
> > Sent from iPhone
> >
> >> On May 1, 2021, at 12:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Wondering if anyone here has experience doing wall tile. I ask because
> I’m looking at some tile for a backsplash that’s 12” x 18”. Yes, those are
> big pieces, but we really like the pattern as it’s a three dimensional
> “wavy” sort pattern.
> >>
> >> I’m wondering how (or if) I can cut the openings for electrical outlets
> without breaking a tile. The studs are on 24” centers on the interior wall
> it will go on, so I could potentially space it so the joints are at the
> points where the receptacles are located, meaning I would just have to cut
> a rectangular section out on two adjoining tiles (like this: [ ] ) to make
> them fit as opposed to having to cut a rectangular hole in a single tile.
> >>
> >> 
> >>
> >> -D
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Re: [MBZ] Another one makes it back to Okie Acres

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Is that a magnesium spare on the right rear?
What's in the spare tire compartment?

What can you sell the headlamps for?

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

Exactly, Diamond blade on angle grinder. Don’t use mastic on large tiles like 
that either. Use tile mortar. 

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> On May 1, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Get a 4” diamond blade for an angle grinder. You can do it wet with a spray 
> bottle to keep the dust down and the blade cool, or have someone hold a shop 
> vac at the cut. 
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
> 
>> On May 1, 2021, at 12:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Wondering if anyone here has experience doing wall tile. I ask because I’m 
>> looking at some tile for a backsplash that’s 12” x 18”. Yes, those are big 
>> pieces, but we really like the pattern as it’s a three dimensional “wavy” 
>> sort pattern.
>> 
>> I’m wondering how (or if) I can cut the openings for electrical outlets 
>> without breaking a tile. The studs are on 24” centers on the interior wall 
>> it will go on, so I could potentially space it so the joints are at the 
>> points where the receptacles are located, meaning I would just have to cut a 
>> rectangular section out on two adjoining tiles (like this: [ ] ) to make 
>> them fit as opposed to having to cut a rectangular hole in a single tile.
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

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Get a 4” diamond blade for an angle grinder. You can do it wet with a spray 
bottle to keep the dust down and the blade cool, or have someone hold a shop 
vac at the cut. 

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> On May 1, 2021, at 12:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Wondering if anyone here has experience doing wall tile. I ask because I’m 
> looking at some tile for a backsplash that’s 12” x 18”. Yes, those are big 
> pieces, but we really like the pattern as it’s a three dimensional “wavy” 
> sort pattern.
> 
> I’m wondering how (or if) I can cut the openings for electrical outlets 
> without breaking a tile. The studs are on 24” centers on the interior wall it 
> will go on, so I could potentially space it so the joints are at the points 
> where the receptacles are located, meaning I would just have to cut a 
> rectangular section out on two adjoining tiles (like this: [ ] ) to make them 
> fit as opposed to having to cut a rectangular hole in a single tile.
> 
> 
> 
> -D 
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Re: [MBZ] 1987 240GD Cabrio - 35k miles - $49,500

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I am mystified as to why these are so pricey and why they hold their value
so well.  Scarcity?

On Sat, May 1, 2021 at 1:42 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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> Euro import, 4-speed manual. Purports to be ex-Dutch military.
>
>
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1987-mercedes-class-cabrio/7315096201.html
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[MBZ] 2003 E500 - 150k miles - $5,500

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

New Brakes, Rotors, Serpentine Belt, Pulley and Tensioner,
New Heavy Duty Alternator, Air Suspension and Air Suspension Compressor,
New SBC Brake Unit by Mercedes Benz

https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/homer-glen-2003-mercedes-benz-e500-sport/7315077715.html

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[MBZ] 1987 240GD Cabrio - 35k miles - $49,500

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Euro import, 4-speed manual. Purports to be ex-Dutch military.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1987-mercedes-class-cabrio/7315096201.html

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I'm thinking you might be able to do it with one of those vibrating
multi-tools (Fein, or other brand). Haven't tried it. Might need an
assistant with a squeeze bottle of water to keep things cool.

Allan

Dan Penoff via Mercedes  writes:

> Wondering if anyone here has experience doing wall tile. I ask because I’m 
> looking at some tile for a backsplash that’s 12” x 18”. Yes, those are big 
> pieces, but we really like the pattern as it’s a three dimensional “wavy” 
> sort pattern.
>
> I’m wondering how (or if) I can cut the openings for electrical outlets 
> without breaking a tile. The studs are on 24” centers on the interior wall it 
> will go on, so I could potentially space it so the joints are at the points 
> where the receptacles are located, meaning I would just have to cut a 
> rectangular section out on two adjoining tiles (like this: [ ] ) to make them 
> fit as opposed to having to cut a rectangular hole in a single tile.
>
> 
>
> -D 

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Re: [MBZ] parked in the garage since 1979 1967 Mercedes Benz 230 SL convertible unmolested Car - $49, 500 (Jacksonville)

[G Mann via Mercedes]

OK... If I buy it and don't wash it.. just put it on BAT for a quick
BatFlip... what will it bring?

If I wash it, clean up everything and it runs... then $$$???

Seems to me, he is at the top of the scale right now?

On Sat, May 1, 2021 at 5:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Unmolested except for the rats and rust.  He's finally getting around to
> fixing that headlight that burned out in 1979
>
>
> https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-1967-mercedes-benz-230-sl/7315057944.html
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Re: [MBZ] MGB?

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

The good news is that you can lay a 2x10 across it and have a nice bench 
to sit on. Perhaps the only bumper I've ever seen that would work for 
that.


On 2021-05-01 08:35, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
Designed by the insurance companies, mandated by congress, and it 
makes

you safe up to 5 miles per hour..
Design excellence at its best. Plus, it only doubles the original 
purchase

price of the car.

[Did anyone catch the sarcasm in all that?]



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Re: [MBZ] has the karma sounds system 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 CDI Sedan 4D, $6, 000

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I love the retro/gaudy design of the cockpit.  Very splashy.

On Sat, May 1, 2021 at 9:39 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> And quad tip exhausts-- upgraded the wheels and exhaust to the amc style
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/481552806454460
>
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[MBZ] OT - Tile Work

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Wondering if anyone here has experience doing wall tile. I ask because I’m 
looking at some tile for a backsplash that’s 12” x 18”. Yes, those are big 
pieces, but we really like the pattern as it’s a three dimensional “wavy” sort 
pattern.

I’m wondering how (or if) I can cut the openings for electrical outlets without 
breaking a tile. The studs are on 24” centers on the interior wall it will go 
on, so I could potentially space it so the joints are at the points where the 
receptacles are located, meaning I would just have to cut a rectangular section 
out on two adjoining tiles (like this: [ ] ) to make them fit as opposed to 
having to cut a rectangular hole in a single tile.



-D 
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[MBZ] you would love it when you see it 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 Sedan 4D, $4, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

No thanks, I've seen enough, and will never forget it

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/731690864378482

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[MBZ] in tact and not token apart 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250c,$2,500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Likely a rust bucket, unfortunately as it is a cool car

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/442700390361303

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[MBZ] Does this look squatted? -- 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 Sedan 4D, $2, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Only one pic, wonder why so cheap

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1355018261537869

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[MBZ] has the karma sounds system 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 CDI Sedan 4D, $6, 000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

And quad tip exhausts-- upgraded the wheels and exhaust to the amc style

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/481552806454460

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[MBZ] This looks really nice 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300d 2.5 turbo diesel, $5, 900

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/384900186170954

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Re: [MBZ] MGB?

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Designed by the insurance companies, mandated by congress, and it makes
you safe up to 5 miles per hour..
Design excellence at its best. Plus, it only doubles the original purchase
price of the car.

[Did anyone catch the sarcasm in all that?]

On Sat, May 1, 2021 at 5:15 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
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> On 2021-05-01 08:01, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
> > Wow that’s ugly. I recall them being fairly large but not double Ds
>
>
>
> Used to see a lot of British Leyland ads in the 1970s, but don't
> remember this.
> It's not quite so horrible when they're still black, but wow, that's a
> huge bumper for such a tiny car as a Spitfire.
> https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/triumph/spitfire/2481990.html
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[MBZ] parked in the garage since 1979 1967 Mercedes Benz 230 SL convertible unmolested Car - $49, 500 (Jacksonville)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Unmolested except for the rats and rust.  He's finally getting around to 
fixing that headlight that burned out in 1979


https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-1967-mercedes-benz-230-sl/7315057944.html

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[MBZ] this one will easily go another 100k with no repairs 2000 Mercedes E320 - $3, 900 (Cary NC)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Recent repairs make it impervious to new repairs

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/cary-2000-mercedes-e320/7315073150.html

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Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Only problem I see with ICF is the inability to change things. That is, you 
better be darned sure you’ve got all the openings and rough-ins where you want 
them, as you’re going to have a tough time changing things down the road.

-D

> On Apr 30, 2021, at 10:15 PM, Clay via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> 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 fall out.
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Apr 30, 2021, at 11:09 AM, 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 sturdy fortified
>>> keep.
>> 
>> With ICF, anybody's a structural mason
>> 
>> https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/concrete-cement-masonry/concrete-forms/liteform-reg-8-straight-block-insulated-concrete-form/lf08/p-7919224473478597-c-5653.htm
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Re: [MBZ] MGB?

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On 2021-05-01 08:01, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:

Wow that’s ugly. I recall them being fairly large but not double Ds




Used to see a lot of British Leyland ads in the 1970s, but don't 
remember this.
It's not quite so horrible when they're still black, but wow, that's a 
huge bumper for such a tiny car as a Spitfire.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/triumph/spitfire/2481990.html

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Re: [MBZ] MGB?

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Wow that’s ugly. I recall them being fairly large but not double Ds

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> On May 1, 2021, at 7:39 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
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> Did Triumph ever put bumpers this huge on a car?
> 
> https://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/d/fallon-1980-triumph-spit-fire-clean/7313299865.html
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Re: [MBZ] MGB?

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Did Triumph ever put bumpers this huge on a car?

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/d/fallon-1980-triumph-spit-fire-clean/7313299865.html

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