Re: [MBZ] Scam? 1969 280 SL - 33k miles - $24,500

On Fri, 20 Oct 2023 23:03:44 -0600 Craig wrote: > On Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:53:51 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Seems like a legit ad for such a car would have more details and pics. > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Scam? 1969 280 SL - 33k miles - $24,500

On Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:53:51 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Seems like a legit ad for such a car would have more details and pics. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1969-mercedes-benz-280-sl/7678829471.html It was advertised previously at

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

> > Or get new downpipes made for it. > Manifolds from later car, adapt exhaust pipery? The catty centers in our '76 SL were punched out. Probably long before we got it. > Interesting now that I think about it: I know of directly and heard of > numerous instances where 450SLs caught fire due

[MBZ] 1985 380SL - 113k miles - $11,000

Looks nice. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/crystal-lake-1985-mercedes-380sl/7678941552.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Scam? 1969 280 SL - 33k miles - $24,500

Seems like a legit ad for such a car would have more details and pics. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1969-mercedes-benz-280-sl/7678829471.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel mileage

No idea Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 20, 2023, at 10:43 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > > What is the cetane rating of the Walmart/Sams fuel vs. others? > >> On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, at 22:22, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> I do not have any specific testing or proof, but it just seems like I

Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel mileage

What is the cetane rating of the Walmart/Sams fuel vs. others? On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, at 22:22, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I do not have any specific testing or proof, but it just seems like I > get better mileage when I filled up at other stations than I do with > Sams or Walmart

Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel mileage

No. On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 11:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I do not have any specific testing or proof, but it just seems like I > get better mileage when I filled up at other stations than I do with > Sams or Walmart diesel. I suppose I could do some

[MBZ] Diesel fuel mileage

I do not have any specific testing or proof, but it just seems like I get better mileage when I filled up at other stations than I do with Sams or Walmart diesel.  I suppose I could do some actual testing but it just seems like everytime I fill up somewhere else, I get a lot more miles per

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

Correct. On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 11:22 AM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > In 1972? > > On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 2:20 PM David Bruckmann via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> That would have been the R107. The W116 followed it. >> >> On Fri, 20 Oct 2023, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> > >>

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

In 1972? On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 2:20 PM David Bruckmann via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That would have been the R107. The W116 followed it. > > On Fri, 20 Oct 2023, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > > >Was this the first model with a six digit odometer? > > >

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

That would have been the R107. The W116 followed it. On Fri, 20 Oct 2023, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >Was this the first model with a six digit odometer? > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

Oh, the interior is hideous. I love it... -Curt On Friday, October 20, 2023 at 12:48:41 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Almost the same car but green x 2.

Re: [MBZ] Klatta-Klatta Finnie

Realistically would it be any slower than a 240D? I presume it'd be geared a little lower, probably a little quicker off the line and lose a little top end. I don't think I'd mind not being able to go 85... -Curt On Friday, October 20, 2023 at 11:11:48 AM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

Anyway, 1975 and 1976 had the same issue whatever it is/was, so I just avoid them out of habit. On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 1:35 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hmm. Could be. I have no idea. Maybe the amount of air that could get > through the grille was higher on

Re: [MBZ] Klatta-Klatta Finnie

Looks like Arabian gray, DB 124. On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 11:18 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks, Allan, I wasn’t sure about that one as my knowledge of diesel > finnies is limited. > > -D > > > On Oct 20, 2023, at 11:13 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > > > > I

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

Hmm. Could be. I have no idea. Maybe the amount of air that could get through the grille was higher on the W116, so it ran cooler? The problem wasn’t really the catalytic converters directly, it was the fuel lines that broke down from the excessive heat the “cats” produced. They break down,

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

Perhaps because they are closer to the ground? On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 1:20 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or get new downpipes made for it. > > Interesting now that I think about it: I know of directly and heard of > numerous instances where 450SLs caught fire

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

Or get new downpipes made for it. Interesting now that I think about it: I know of directly and heard of numerous instances where 450SLs caught fire due to underhood temps on the 1975 models as a result of the “mini-cats” that were put in the exhaust pipes just past the headers. I don’t think

[MBZ] Anyone want a Checker taxicab?

Looks in good shape. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-checker-taxicab ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

Must avoid '75 due to cat. converter issues. On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 12:51 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You should buy that > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Oct 20, 2023, at 12:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

You should buy that --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 20, 2023, at 12:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Almost the same car but green x 2. > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1000807201136161/?ref=product_details_code=marketplace_top_picks_story_type=top_picks > >> On

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

Almost the same car but green x 2. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1000807201136161/?ref=product_details_code=marketplace_top_picks_story_type=top_picks On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 12:28 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks for sharing, David! Good

Re: [MBZ] Okie Hauler?

That would be a good deal. I’d get one of those big RV car haulers to tow behind it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 20, 2023, at 11:54 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > >

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

Was this the first model with a six digit odometer? On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 11:35 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m not sure. At one time, some of the older models, which ones I don’t > recall, had plastic “hinges” of a sort that looked like these. I can’t tell

Re: [MBZ] 1975 450SL - 52k miles - $12,500

Unless someone “rebuilt” the upholstery in the last few years, all of it will have to be redone as far as padding. It’s not a difficult job on these cars, but it’s not fun and can be time-consuming. That said, a freshly rebuilt seat is a real joy to sit on, and actually makes driving the car a

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

Thanks for sharing, David! Good information for the knowledge base. I’ve never seen metal hinges that I recall, but I have seen the plastic ones numerous times. -D > On Oct 20, 2023, at 12:01 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes > wrote: > > My '79 300SD has a hinged cover like the ones shown.

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

My '79 300SD has a hinged cover like the ones shown. I don't know whether there were ever cars without hinges. In early cars they were made of metal, later ones made of breakable plastic: is it possible that's what happened to yours? On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 8:35 AM Allan Streib wrote: > > The

[MBZ] 1975 450SL - 52k miles - $12,500

Looks like there is a crack in the dash and some of the upholstery looks sort of saggy but overall looks nice. Pretty low miles. https://limaohio.craigslist.org/cto/d/lima-1975-mercedes-benz-450sl/7678569580.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] Okie Hauler?

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Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

I’m not sure. At one time, some of the older models, which ones I don’t recall, had plastic “hinges” of a sort that looked like these. I can’t tell for sure from the photo, but these could be the setup. -D > On Oct 20, 2023, at 11:07 AM, dan penoff.com wrote: > > Seat pads are blown out,

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

The hinges on the spare tire cover are not original are they? In my '79 300SD the entire cover panel just pulls out, it is not hinged. On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, at 10:08, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Seat pads are blown out, which is typical for a car of its age. > Otherwise, it looks nice,

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

Seat pads are blown out, which is typical for a car of its age. Otherwise, it looks nice, but sorting the fuel system after sitting that long isn’t going to be cheap. -D > On Oct 20, 2023, at 10:44 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Klatta-Klatta Finnie

Thanks, Allan, I wasn’t sure about that one as my knowledge of diesel finnies is limited. -D > On Oct 20, 2023, at 11:13 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > > I think the original engine would have been an OM621. > > On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, at 10:10, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> Pretty honest

Re: [MBZ] Klatta-Klatta Finnie

I think the original engine would have been an OM621. On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, at 10:10, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Pretty honest ad, though. For a rolling restoration, it could be a fun > car. Just don’t expect to get anywhere in a hurry. Interesting that it > has an OM616 - I don’t

Re: [MBZ] Klatta-Klatta Finnie

Pretty honest ad, though. For a rolling restoration, it could be a fun car. Just don’t expect to get anywhere in a hurry. Interesting that it has an OM616 - I don’t recall what diesel was in these originally, as I never really looked closely at diesel finnies as I never had one. -D > On Oct

Re: [MBZ] It’s Kind of a 408…

That’s actually pretty cool if you were looking for a panel van or off-road camper. Looks pretty solid. As for Frankenstein… [cid:a72483c7-9aa4-4307-ae58-81aac8a23f56@namprd07.prod.outlook.com] -D > On Oct 20, 2023, at 10:54 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] It’s Kind of a 408…

It's kind of a shame, looks like a fairly solid body; most of those are long ago rusted away. On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, at 09:54, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/829433215459724/ > > In the spirit of Halloween, a Dr. Frankenstein would proudly drive this.

[MBZ] It’s Kind of a 408…

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/829433215459724/ In the spirit of Halloween, a Dr. Frankenstein would proudly drive this. AZBob Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] Sweet Interior

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[MBZ] Klatta-Klatta Finnie

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2245724305625505/ A seller using familiar tricky words and phrases. AZBob Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery