Re: [MBZ] 1973 450SL - 109k miles - $9,000

2021-07-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I like it. It should join my collection. Has the look of a solid survivor car. In 10 years, it would likely bring a much higher price. On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 8:05 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks Peter. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Fri, Jul 9, 202

Re: [MBZ] 1973 450SL - 109k miles - $9,000

2021-07-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Thanks Peter. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jul 9, 2021, 10:31 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Started out in 72 as a 350, but the 3.5L was really difficult to get to > pass the 1973 emissions standards without losing too much HP, so MB put the > 4.5L in

Re: [MBZ] 1973 450SL - 109k miles - $9,000

2021-07-09 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Started out in 72 as a 350, but the 3.5L was really difficult to get to pass the 1973 emissions standards without losing too much HP, so MB put the 4.5L in it. Got catalytic converters in 74 for Cali and 75 for the rest of the US, and the low power cams. ___

Re: [MBZ] 1973 450SL - 109k miles - $9,000

2021-07-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes. I wondered that too. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jul 9, 2021, 10:00 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What’s the first year for the 107? > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Jul 9, 2021, at 7:58 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] 1973 450SL - 109k miles - $9,000

2021-07-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
1972. On Fri, Jul 9, 2021, 10:00 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What’s the first year for the 107? > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Jul 9, 2021, at 7:58 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > "I lowered the price and am fi

Re: [MBZ] 1973 450SL - 109k miles - $9,000

2021-07-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
What’s the first year for the 107? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 9, 2021, at 7:58 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "I lowered the price and am firm on the $9000" > > Does look to be in pretty nice condition... > > https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/byron-1973-mercedes-benz-

Re: [MBZ] OT storm

2021-07-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’ve put you all in my will. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 9, 2021, at 8:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Should anything befall Floyd who gets the vehicles? > >> On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 6:43 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> I have som

Re: [MBZ] German!

2021-07-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Plus a garage full of pahtz. On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 6:53 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Sold $129,500.00 ... Spendy for a motorcycle.. > > On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 6:07 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1944-nsu-kettenkr

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not at all. I picked up a squash racquet 6 months after surgery and PT, and was playing pain free shortly thereafter IIRC. On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 6:50 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's good to know if mine gets worse. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On

Re: [MBZ] OT storm

2021-07-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Should anything befall Floyd who gets the vehicles? On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 6:43 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have some mature trees in falling range of my house (wooded lot). Always > checking them out for any signs of disease/weakness, but you can't always > t

[MBZ] 1973 450SL - 109k miles - $9,000

2021-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"I lowered the price and am firm on the $9000" Does look to be in pretty nice condition... https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/byron-1973-mercedes-benz-450sl/7348383038.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] German!

2021-07-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Sold $129,500.00 ... Spendy for a motorcycle.. On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 6:07 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1944-nsu-kettenkrad-sd-kfz-2-sonderkraftfahrzeug-2 > > -- > --FT > > ___ > http://www

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
That's good to know if mine gets worse. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jul 9, 2021, 5:40 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > I had mine repaired 20 years ago. It’s been perfect. After PT (which you > must do diligently or you’ll be sorry) I was able to resume life (softball, > hardball,

Re: [MBZ] OT storm

2021-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I have some mature trees in falling range of my house (wooded lot). Always checking them out for any signs of disease/weakness, but you can't always tell. If the ground gets wet enough any tree can just fall over, especially in strong winds. Sometimes I think about having some of them cut down b

Re: [MBZ] OT storm

2021-07-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Not your time yet. Buy lottery ticket... - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 6:15 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So this TS Elsa came through here Wednesday night. 5in rain. There was a > (near) Tornado a few miles away but didn’t seem to

[MBZ] OT storm

2021-07-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
So this TS Elsa came through here Wednesday night. 5in rain. There was a (near) Tornado a few miles away but didn’t seem to be much wind here. I found a huge tree branch, like the top of a water oak tree which are very brittle and go bad, had fallen out in the dog back yard area, managed to mis

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yeah, that explains a lot. -D > On Jul 9, 2021, at 5:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes. You suffer brain damage, but you have for years I believe. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 9, 2021, at 4:47 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I fell while on my da

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes. You suffer brain damage, but you have for years I believe. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 9, 2021, at 4:47 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I fell while on my daily walk a few months ago. Really bizarre, I caught my > toe on the edge of a lifted sidewalk slab and went down be

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I fell while on my daily walk a few months ago. Really bizarre, I caught my toe on the edge of a lifted sidewalk slab and went down before I knew it. I’ve never fallen that fast before in my life. Didn’t even have time to put my arm out to break my fall. Planted my right shoulder into the turf w

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Silly question Andrew. I know you were very active with racquetball for years. How long after the second surgery did you have to wait before returning to such activities? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 9, 2021 3:43 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: a

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Bionic Bob. -D > On Jul 9, 2021, at 5:39 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had mine repaired 20 years ago. It’s been perfect. After PT (which you must > do diligently or you’ll be sorry) I was able to resume life (softball, > hardball, golf, basketball, twisting valves at the old n

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> It's like taking your car to a mechanic. They'll always find something they > say needs repair. Actually my doc is very good about that. I had shoulder impingement in January, and he could've recommended surgery then (bone spurs). He prescribed PT and had I been more consistent with it, I may

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I had mine repaired 20 years ago. It’s been perfect. After PT (which you must do diligently or you’ll be sorry) I was able to resume life (softball, hardball, golf, basketball, twisting valves at the old nuke plant). To this day, even after taking up CrossFit 11 years ago and doing all those pa

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
True, but I’m not complaining. Ten years without issues is pretty darned good. I had a swollen or inflamed “capsule” around my left shoulder, and judicious exercise and OTC meds has made that pretty much disappear. -D > On Jul 9, 2021, at 4:52 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It's like taking your car to a mechanic. They'll always find something they say needs repair. Allan On Fri, Jul 9, 2021, at 4:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Ouch. Sucks getting old, doesn’t it? Could be worse, like a knee or hip > replacement. > > Just had my 10 year colonoscopy

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I had both left and right shoulder rotator cuffs surgically repaired 11 years apart. The technology is much improved now. They tether the internal stitches to a small bioplastic post that dissolves in six to nine months. You are left with no residue of metal in your body and therefore no residual i

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I was going to have rotator cuff surgery but then I looked into the failure rate data. Can be about 60% for over 60 yrs old. So ILive with mine-only one tendon torn. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 4:21 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Went to

Re: [MBZ] OT? - AMG Mustang

2021-07-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Exactly!!! On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 3:21 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Have a lot more to do, to make up for all those small block Chevy > conversions... > > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark

Re: [MBZ] 2004 Crossfire Manny - 47k miles - $9,995

2021-07-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
A friend owns one and speaks highly of it - says it drives better than he expected it to (Miata race driver/instructor). On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 1:27 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is true. Essentially an SLK chassis with a Chrysler designed body. > I’ve work

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Ouch. Sucks getting old, doesn’t it? Could be worse, like a knee or hip replacement. Just had my 10 year colonoscopy and they found a “pre-cancerous” polyp. So now I’m on for every three years, Fun, but better than pushing up daisies. -D > On Jul 9, 2021, at 4:20 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes

[MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2021-07-09 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Went to the Ortho Doc. Need rotator cuff surgery. Big fun. 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.c

Re: [MBZ] OT? - AMG Mustang

2021-07-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Have a lot more to do, to make up for all those small block Chevy conversions... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 9, 2021 11:26:38 AM OK Don via Mercedes : > https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/check-out-this-1969-ford-mustang-with-the-mercedes-amg-dna-ar192196.html > > -- > OK Don > > "Whenev

Re: [MBZ] 2004 Crossfire Manny - 47k miles - $9,995

2021-07-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
This is true. Essentially an SLK chassis with a Chrysler designed body. I’ve worked on a few, they’re actually quite nice despite being a Chrysler product on a Mercedes chassis. -D > On Jul 9, 2021, at 2:18 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Those are basically a SLK but probabl

Re: [MBZ] 1976 MERCEDES 240D 4 SPEED! 138K ORIGINAL SOLID CRANK WINDOWS! - $5, 500 (Winston-Salem)

2021-07-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes. And wrong color. Look like w123 version. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jul 9, 2021, 2:18 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I noticed those. They look screwed on as an afterthought > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Jul 9, 2021, at 1:04 PM, Dwight G

Re: [MBZ] 2004 Crossfire Manny - 47k miles - $9,995

2021-07-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Those are basically a SLK but probably with some cheaper components --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 9, 2021, at 1:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Easy to imagine this becoming a cult classic pretty soon > >> On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >>

Re: [MBZ] 1976 MERCEDES 240D 4 SPEED! 138K ORIGINAL SOLID CRANK WINDOWS! - $5, 500 (Winston-Salem)

2021-07-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I noticed those. They look screwed on as an afterthought --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 9, 2021, at 1:04 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Are those map pockets on front doors original? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On Fri, Jul 9, 2021, 11:43 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mer

Re: [MBZ] OT Web Browser Privacy

2021-07-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
True, ultimately the expectation of privacy on the internet is an illusion.  Doesn't mean I'm going to parade naked in front of a webcam, so finding that balance of reasonable practical measures while behaving with prudence is the goal. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 8, 2021 7:02:21 PM Floyd Th

Re: [MBZ] OT Web Browser Privacy

2021-07-09 Thread greg via Mercedes
Those look like good recommendations...Thanks! Greg > What is the issue with FF? I use it, but I have several ad-ons that help > to insure a bit of privacy. > > See the attached screenshot for details. > > That is my mobile browser. My laptop is setup very similar. It is amazing > how many script

Re: [MBZ] 1976 MERCEDES 240D 4 SPEED! 138K ORIGINAL SOLID CRANK WINDOWS! - $5, 500 (Winston-Salem)

2021-07-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Are those map pockets on front doors original? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jul 9, 2021, 11:43 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > From Modern to Dated to Classic to Iconic in 4.5 decades. A great > investment for the next decade. > > On Fri, Jul 9, 2021

[MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 300SD - 280k miles, not running - $1,000

2021-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/winchester-1983-mercedes-300sd/7348533344.html ___ 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/listinf

Re: [MBZ] 2004 Crossfire Manny - 47k miles - $9,995

2021-07-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Easy to imagine this becoming a cult classic pretty soon On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Kinda on topic I guess. Never liked the look of these, but that is usually > the case for me with Chrysler styling. > > > https://bloomington.cra

[MBZ] 2004 Crossfire Manny - 47k miles - $9,995

2021-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Kinda on topic I guess. Never liked the look of these, but that is usually the case for me with Chrysler styling. https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/bloomington-2004-chrysler-crossfire/7348073809.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arc

Re: [MBZ] 1976 MERCEDES 240D 4 SPEED! 138K ORIGINAL SOLID CRANK WINDOWS! - $5, 500 (Winston-Salem)

2021-07-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
>From Modern to Dated to Classic to Iconic in 4.5 decades. A great investment for the next decade. On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 9:19 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/winston-salem-1976-mercedes-240d-speed/7348322593.html > > >

[MBZ] OT? - AMG Mustang

2021-07-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/check-out-this-1969-ford-mustang-with-the-mercedes-amg-dna-ar192196.html -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”

Re: [MBZ] OT This is what I'm talking about

2021-07-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Here is what you need to make a truly grand tour of cars and coffee. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1944-nsu-kettenkrad-sd-kfz-2-sonderkraftfahrzeug-2/ On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 6:03 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-buick-rivie

[MBZ] a 1969 Ford Mustang that’s been plonked with a Mercedes-AMG E63 engine

2021-07-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Interesting.  Very clean build.  I wonder how many beers were involved... https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/check-out-this-1969-ford-mustang-with-the-mercedes-amg-dna-ar192196.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

[MBZ] 1976 MERCEDES 240D 4 SPEED! 138K ORIGINAL SOLID CRANK WINDOWS! - $5, 500 (Winston-Salem)

2021-07-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/winston-salem-1976-mercedes-240d-speed/7348322593.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

[MBZ] German!

2021-07-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1944-nsu-kettenkrad-sd-kfz-2-sonderkraftfahrzeug-2 -- --FT ___ 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/mailma

[MBZ] OT This is what I'm talking about

2021-07-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-buick-riviera-7 Not a fan of that shade of blue, but loved these Rivs.  A [girl-friend in HS]'s dad had one, I wanted it. -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T