Re: [MBZ] OT A great new business proposal!

I question which boiler room "the Major" is operating out of in Nigeria. On Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 1:41 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He doesn't seem to kmow the King's English very well though, I don't quite > understand... > > G r e e t i n g s > > How are you?

Re: [MBZ] Super low mile 116, cheap, but rusty?

How long since the odo broke? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 27, 2022, at 8:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/512288840507806/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

[MBZ] OT covid

In case anyone cares: The latest on ivermectin for covid; basically no better than placebo in time to recovery for over 30yo outside the hospital. This is a randomized controlled trial, which is pretty much the strongest type of design for proof in a clinical trial:

Re: [MBZ] Beat Up, But...

yes it was a gift from my brother. loved the car. commuted it to over 300k On Thu, Oct 27, 2022, 10:21 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Or more informally, dilute pea soup. > > On Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 10:15 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I had a 79 240D that

Re: [MBZ] When you need a new muffler -

On Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:41:24 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > https://youtu.be/bf3S-Nu2jQY An interesting process and finished product -- and there seemed to be a lot of completed mufflers on his shelves. I wonder how concerned he is about safety. Most of the time it seemed he did not shield

Re: [MBZ] Beat Up, But...

Or more informally, dilute pea soup. On Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 10:15 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had a 79 240D that color. silber gruen. > > On Thu, Oct 27, 2022, 8:35 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I love the color! > >

Re: [MBZ] Beat Up, But...

I had a 79 240D that color. silber gruen. On Thu, Oct 27, 2022, 8:35 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I love the color! > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5367679576681612/ > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] Oh, Yeah. I Took Those Pictures a Couple Years Ago..

They all look decent from 75'. On Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 9:08 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The W123s are probably worth it, they were running and intact for the most > part, but dirty. Both had rust in some of the usual places. The champagne > colored one

Re: [MBZ] When you need a new muffler -

Imagine a Mercedes dealership providing that kind of quality hand work @ $128/hr. On Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 8:42 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > https://youtu.be/bf3S-Nu2jQY > > -- > OK Don > > "Quality of life is inversely proportional to the amount of clothing you > are wearing." > > "Whenever

Re: [MBZ] This seems cheap considering the price of trailers

That’s not a bad price --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 27, 2022, at 8:34 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Might need one for Okie acres. Or go into the car hauling business. > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/794227328384555/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Super low mile 116, cheap, but rusty?

Looks like it was looted. On Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 8:41 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/512288840507806/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] Beat Up, But...

The interior color is somewhat putrid. Does not match the pretty green --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 27, 2022, at 8:35 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I love the color! > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5367679576681612/ > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] TEMPTATION: Two used Mercedes Benz for sale by owner - $2, 000 (Upstate SC)

The V12 is in the hospital right now. I should probably get it back together this weekend --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 27, 2022, at 8:55 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-10-25 10:26, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> You should already be on your way. > > Drive the V12

Re: [MBZ] OT A great new business proposal!

I was going to suggest he send me $25k to get my end rolling --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 27, 2022, at 4:47 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > You will only need to send him $5,000 in Amazon gift cards to cover the > start-up costs. Then wait and watch your profits roll in! > >

Re: [MBZ] Oh, Yeah. I Took Those Pictures a Couple Years Ago..

The W123s are probably worth it, they were running and intact for the most part, but dirty. Both had rust in some of the usual places. The champagne colored one smokes, likely has a broken ring. The yellow one is an 85 and is by far the better of the two. The 300SE blew a flex disc and the

Re: [MBZ] Oh, Yeah. I Took Those Pictures a Couple Years Ago..

Are all the cars still there?  None of them are worth messing with? On 10/27/2022 7:58 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Went over to Largo at rush hour to look at the 300SE in this CL ad: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/largo-old-mercedes-for-ssle/7550088434.html A classic, “Hold

[MBZ] Oh, Yeah. I Took Those Pictures a Couple Years Ago..

Went over to Largo at rush hour to look at the 300SE in this CL ad: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/largo-old-mercedes-for-ssle/7550088434.html A classic, “Hold the picture up, look at the car and ask if they’re one in the same” listing. I looked at all five cars in this listing, and

Re: [MBZ] TEMPTATION: Two used Mercedes Benz for sale by owner - $2, 000 (Upstate SC)

On 2022-10-25 10:26, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: You should already be on your way. Drive the V12 up there. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Beat Up, But...

About 90 minutes. -D > On Oct 27, 2022, at 8:47 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It appears to have the engine/trans from a later car. How far from you is > this poos? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 27, 2022, at 7:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote: >> >> Uj, hmm >>

Re: [MBZ] Beat Up, But...

It appears to have the engine/trans from a later car. How far from you is this poos? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 27, 2022, at 7:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote: > > Uj, hmm > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 27, 2022, at 7:35 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I love

Re: [MBZ] Beat Up, But...

Uj, hmm Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 27, 2022, at 7:35 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I love the color! > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5367679576681612/ > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

[MBZ] When you need a new muffler -

https://youtu.be/bf3S-Nu2jQY -- OK Don "Quality of life is inversely proportional to the amount of clothing you are wearing." "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

[MBZ] Super low mile 116, cheap, but rusty?

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[MBZ] Beat Up, But...

I love the color! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5367679576681612/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] This seems cheap considering the price of trailers

Might need one for Okie acres. Or go into the car hauling business. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/794227328384555/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Sealing a 116 gas tank

On Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:51:11 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > I just had a thought (belatedly) on the rust issue. > How much washing soda does it take to electrically remove the rust from > a 20 gallon tank? > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-WGJHI9eag That's what Jim Cathey does. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Sealing a 116 gas tank

On 2022-10-27 18:04, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I am not happy with the results of vinegar cleaning. All of the big chunks are out but still has a coating of rust and/or varnish. I just had a thought (belatedly) on the rust issue. How much washing soda does it take to electrically

[MBZ] Sealing a 116 gas tank

I am not happy with the results of vinegar cleaning. All of the big chunks are out but still has a coating of rust and/or varnish. It seemed to be clean at first but perhaps not. Anyway, I bought a kit that contains a cleaner for the varnish and/or grease, then a rust cleaner, then the coating.

Re: [MBZ] ENGINE MAKE NOISE

On 2022-10-27 17:08, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: 2007 R350. $1,500 -- or is it $700? Has a trailer hitch, probably good for some other parts. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-mercedes-r350/7550714653.html Nice. $700? How much is a wrecked 2008 E350 going for these days?

Re: [MBZ] After 3 delightful years of the bank owning this queen 2016 Mercedes S550 (rare package) - $42, 500 (Charlotte)

IOW I have been making payments for 3 years and still owe $42,500 on the note. On Thu, Oct 27, 2022, at 16:09, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Black interior/ Saddle brown exterior, or something like that > > There is a loan on this car with wells fargo > refinancing available through the

Re: [MBZ] ENGINE MAKE NOISE

ENGINE MAJE NOISE Ludmilla, is that you? --FT On 10/27/22 5:08 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: 2007 R350. $1,500 -- or is it $700? Has a trailer hitch, probably good for some other parts. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-mercedes-r350/7550714653.html

[MBZ] Negotiations in Person Only With Cash In Hand. 2002 G500 - $32, 000 (Fishers)

I'll take $100 in ones with a hundred on the outside and hold it in my hand https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/fishers-2002-g500/7550193758.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] After 3 delightful years of the bank owning this queen 2016 Mercedes S550 (rare package) - $42, 500 (Charlotte)

Black interior/ Saddle brown exterior, or something like that There is a loan on this car with wells fargo refinancing available through the bank https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-2016-mercedes-s550-rare/7550381213.html -- --FT ___

[MBZ] ENGINE MAKE NOISE

2007 R350. $1,500 -- or is it $700? Has a trailer hitch, probably good for some other parts. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-mercedes-r350/7550714653.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT A great new business proposal!

You will only need to send him $5,000 in Amazon gift cards to cover the start-up costs. Then wait and watch your profits roll in! On Thu, Oct 27, 2022, at 15:40, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > He doesn't seem to kmow the King's English very well though, I don't > quite understand... > > G

Re: [MBZ] Ooopsies

You seem to be a slow learner.  Were you in "special" classes in school? --FT On 10/27/22 10:51 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: More than 60 years ago, my Father gave me some advice: "You should learn from the mistakes of others, because, at the rate you are going, you won't live long enough to

[MBZ] OT A great new business proposal!

He doesn't seem to kmow the King's English very well though, I don't quite understand... G r e e t i n g s How are you? Hope fine. My name is Major. Johnson Owen, a British Army, currently in Syria for peacekeeping duty. I wish to introduce a business of supplying Pharmaceutical

Re: [MBZ] 2012 E350 - 57k miles - $14,000

Usually 'salvage' or 'rebuilt' means 'an insurance company owned it'. But my ML350 was totaled by State Farm with deer hair in the cracks in the front bumper, the title is clean, and the CoPart inventory sticker on the windshield said "State Farm Comprehensive". So apparently when it's totaled

Re: [MBZ] It's Parked Up By Ron's

Yeah it looks nice --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 27, 2022, at 12:31 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s really a hella deal. > > -D > > On Oct 27, 2022, at 12:21 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > Need a 560SEL? > >

Re: [MBZ] Ooopsies

Sounds like the main thing this buyer did wrong was getting emotionally attached to the car before he bought it. That's what causes people to overlook "red flags" or other signs of trouble. It's just an inanimate thing, and there will always be another one soon enough if you walk away. On

Re: [MBZ] 2012 E350 - 57k miles - $14,000

I can’t speak for other states, but in Florida, a “rebuilt” title refers to a car that was reassembled/repaired from a total loss and inspected by the state to confirm roadworthiness. “Salvage” is the branding given to cars that have been totaled or considered a total loss by the insurer due

[MBZ] 2012 E350 - 57k miles - $14,000

"It does have a rebuilt title (minor accident front bumper a few years back)" IDK about all states but isn't a "rebuilt" brand added when the car is damaged beyond its value (i.e. insurance write-off) and then repaired anyway? I don't see minor bumper damage causing that. I've had fairly

Re: [MBZ] I Didn't Stay in the UAE Long Enough to Learn Arabic

Beware of rug merchants. On Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 12:19 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/604194644618714/ > > > > *سجادات* *وزوالي* *سجادات* > > > > *AZBob* > > > > Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] It's Parked Up By Ron's

That’s really a hella deal. -D On Oct 27, 2022, at 12:21 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: Need a 560SEL? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/421396676814222/ AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows

[MBZ] Tidy 300D, Mucho Dollhairs

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1016073823125550/ I’d probably pay the asking price x 0.5. AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] It's Parked Up By Ron's

Need a 560SEL? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/421396676814222/ AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] New Mrs. Kleb Car

On 2022-10-27 09:41, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Wonder if you can deploy all the slide-outs on the water? The narrator said something about optional slide-out floats. Perhaps it was 'availability pending'. And maybe that would give you outrigger canoe stability. It tilted quite a bit

[MBZ] I Didn't Stay in the UAE Long Enough to Learn Arabic

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/604194644618714/ سجادات وزوالي سجادات AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] New Mrs. Kleb Car

Grant, you are way too negative. Focus instead on all the fun you will have. On Thu, Oct 27, 2022, 10:02 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > My thoughts exactly. > Custom motor coach = $2,500,000 [on the low side] > Making it float = another $2,000,000 [Wild guess] > Adding outriggers so the

Re: [MBZ] Ooopsies

More than 60 years ago, my Father gave me some advice: "You should learn from the mistakes of others, because, at the rate you are going, you won't live long enough to make them all yourself." After 40 years of trying to prove him wrong, I now concede to his wisdom. On Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 7:31

Re: [MBZ] Ooopsies

Caveat emptor on steroids. There’s really nothing that can prevent you from a major failure on a used car, but anyone who doesn’t do their due diligence has no basis to complain when things go down the toilet. This doofuss openly admits he didn’t check the car out and his obvious lack of

Re: [MBZ] New Mrs. Kleb Car

My thoughts exactly. Custom motor coach = $2,500,000 [on the low side] Making it float = another $2,000,000 [Wild guess] Adding outriggers so the slideouts can slide while in water = another $2+ million... Then, the question of "What happens when you have wind while out on the water, with the 8' x

Re: [MBZ] New Mrs. Kleb Car

> I got queasy watching the bus head into the lake. Wonder what it costs. Wonder if you can deploy all the slide-outs on the water? That interior looks near-useless in the closed position. When closed, the 'swim deck' can be accessed by crawling over the bed. Can the basement be accessed from

Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen cooking things recommendations

> whether cast iron, specifically the Le Creuset stuff works with induction? I bought one of those single-burner 'copper' induction plates at a thrift shop. Took it to the beach cabin, where cooking facilities are... interesting. (I.e. Brave Little Toaster meets One Million Years B.C.) The

Re: [MBZ] Gas convection

> I think all the convection is is a fan … you can turn convection on or off > with a switch Mr. Engineer says: _All_ normal ovens are convection. (And radiant, when broiling.) The correct term is _forced_ convection. I.e. with an auxiliary fan. -- Jim