Re: [MBZ] OT: The secret revealed

2014-09-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What's with the losoe gun? On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 2:27 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Today's trip to the Dodge dealer was a success and I returned with this: http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/IMG_20140904_163905569_zpsjlcqf19w.jpg 2010 Dodge

Re: [MBZ] OT: The secret revealed

2014-09-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Loose, I mean... On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 2:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: What's with the losoe gun? On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 2:27 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Today's trip to the Dodge dealer was a success and I returned with this:

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius

2014-09-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What channel is Roadkill on? On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 3:57 PM, Archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yeah, I forgot he mentioned wooden shoes (Birkenstocks?). Gerry On 9/5/2014 3:39 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Don't forget to grow a beard, wear birkenstocks with

Re: [MBZ] OT: The secret revealed

2014-09-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If I ever get a gun it will be one of those trick waterpistols that shoots sideways. On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 3:40 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sweet. Congratulations. Going to use it to haul Colemans to the ChowdahQ? We could paint a tri star on the hood. On Sep

Re: [MBZ] OT I want this

2014-09-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Just a matter of time before ISIS has them. On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 1:25 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Sat, 6 Sep 2014 12:02:40 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: That truck is huge (nice big target). Damage the optics and game over...

Re: [MBZ] Friday funnies: Mutant Giant Spider Dog!

2014-09-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That was hilarious. I wonder where these are filmed. On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 9:22 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Wow, reckon some people needed to change their shorts! -Curt From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] N

2014-09-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I wonder how Kroger will react to that petition taking them to task for allowing shoppers to carry guns in their supermarkets On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 1:14 PM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: costco is the best. i don't care what his politics is. people tell me

Re: [MBZ] OT: N

2014-09-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
We don't have any Krogers nearby so I will have to move if I want to boycott them. On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 1:20 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Interesting that Kroger is taking this up. When I lived in Indiana you saw OC people all of

Re: [MBZ] Jackpot!

2014-09-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What's the diff between air and N2 in terms of tire performance or handling or ??? On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 5:37 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: yabbutt you don't live in Der Vaderland and could sell Certified Hun N. You just have the widely-available domestic stuff.

Re: [MBZ] OT Wilton get out your flight bag

2014-09-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So you would disallow them?? On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 6:54 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: No, heroes are no longer needed. Have you seen Ender's Game? Military industrial complex has decided there are more profits to be made in drones, and Barry loves them (very

Re: [MBZ] N

2014-09-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You lost me there. On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 12:17 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Those guys that got the beat down by the group of youths would probably support the idea. --R On 9/9/14 11:56 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I wonder how Kroger will react to that

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius

2014-09-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Where is the local you are referring to? Best peaches and other stone fruit I ever ate were purchased at Pike Place Market in Seattle, but they cost several dollars apiece... They were gi-normous, however. On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 3:33 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I had

Re: [MBZ] N

2014-09-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
MDA? Minimum daily allowance (of vitamins)? On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 4:06 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I wonder how Kroger will react to that petition taking them to task for allowing shoppers to carry guns

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius

2014-09-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I have an apple tree in the front yard of my new home. How can I identify the variety just from the fruit itself? They are a crisp, juicy, tart reddish/green apple perfect for pies. Excellent flavor and not of a common variety. On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 8:03 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Here is another one

2014-09-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
There's at least $5k worth of work needed just to make it safe to drive, including reassembling the dash but not repainting the body. Needs a tuneup probably translates to needs a valve job. If it's green it would look awesome repainted, but by then we're in the upper brackets. On Tue, Sep 9,

Re: [MBZ] N

2014-09-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If I am a bad guy who doesn't qualify to purchase a gun, how inviting it would be to see some fat slob openly displaying a handgun. Easy pickings. On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:03 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Scott Ritchey wrote: I never saw much point in open carry

Re: [MBZ] Prius

2014-09-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Corectly should have a k On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 11:36 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Noticeable Weird Noisey Two out of three are spelled corectly above On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 11:33 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I believe a lot of

Re: [MBZ] Prius

2014-09-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Noticeable Weird Noisey Two out of three are spelled corectly above On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 11:33 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I believe a lot of the bike folks think that loud is good as it makes them more noticable. Drivers do not pay enough attention and

Re: [MBZ] N

2014-09-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Here's an interesting new study on gun violence, and associated costs, by the Urban Institute: http://blog.metrotrends.org/2014/08/costs-gun-violence-hospital-price-tag/ On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 11:35 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Probably true but you know

Re: [MBZ] Another 108 for Kaleb, in AR

2014-09-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I love Horizon Blue! Too bad it is so overpriced. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 12:06 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://www.mbca.org/forum/2014-08-16/280se-45 -Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] N

2014-09-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What anti-gun laws? On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 12:31 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Depends on where specifically. I suspect I have a lesser chance of dying of gun violence than somebody in downtown Montreal or Toronto. Years ago I was setting up a call center in

Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The nut case is the guy displaying a gun in public. The criminal is probably smart enough to disarm the nut case. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Typically the Blackhawk line of holsters have a catch positioned so it can be quickly

Re: [MBZ] N

2014-09-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What are the before and after numbers? Which states? COuld any other factors be involved, such as incarceration rates? On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 2:19 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: In the interest of fairness with numbers, how about having a look at the dramatic drop in

Re: [MBZ] N

2014-09-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's ancient history. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 3:18 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: What anti-gun laws? Possession of handguns by non-government employees was totally banned in both District of Criminals and Chitcago

Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Let's not get personal, please. You don't know me at all. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 3:22 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: G Mann via Mercedes wrote: And that observation is based on what fact? The fact that Andrew is of the privileged Progressive type that gets to

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius and changing subjects

2014-09-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Careful, DImitri. You need to be kidnapped by the Toyota goon squad and reprogrammed. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 8:08 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Not all electric cars are fruity. The Prius on the other hand Sent from my iPhone On Sep 10, 2014, at 7:33

Re: [MBZ] 300td 1982 turbo rebuild

2014-09-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Why rebuild? Other that for a 1985, it's smarter to purchase a cheap used.one. On Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 9:43 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Lol, my brother just spent $780 to get the turbo out of the wrecked 300D fixed, they had to bore out the housing and

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius

2014-09-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Other than a Prius, what is the cheapest used electric car I can get for my 15 mile RT commute? On Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 10:34 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yeah right, I've got a bridge to sell you. Nobody I know with a Prius that drives an extensive highway

Re: [MBZ] 300td 1982 turbo rebuild

2014-09-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
. IIRC Peter has a 124 300D, perhaps an '87 at that. Does the '87 use a special turbo different than the other 124 300Ds? -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net; Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 300td 1982 turbo rebuild

2014-09-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
the '87 use a special turbo different than the other 124 300Ds? -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 10

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius

2014-09-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I've never leased a car before. What are th costs? On Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 11:48 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: An electric would be perfect for that distance. I'd lease a Leaf since its a real 4 seater and can be had for about the same price as a Smart. Curt

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius

2014-09-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 1:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius Bike! --R On 9/11/14 10:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Other than a Prius, what is the cheapest used electric car I can get for my 15 mile RT commute

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius

2014-09-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I was a rear seat passenger in a Prius in Massachusetts a few years ago. Didn't much care for the busy dash lights and obstructed rear view. I would love to get a Leaf but used ones at a decent price are hard to find On Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 2:37 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] multi-purpose stalk on '84 300D

2014-09-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Huh? Wazzat? On Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 7:05 PM, ernest breakfield via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: check the fuse for the Optical Horn. cheers! e On 11/Sep/14 15:11, G. M. Brown via Mercedes wrote: Anyone have any testing clues as the headlight flashing (squeezing) function

Re: [MBZ] commuting by bicycle

2014-09-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
is an easy twiddle of the pedals; i do further than that in work clothes frequently (albeit not in a full suit), even when i have meetings, and don't arrive significantly sweatier or any less presentable than i usually am,... cheers! e On 11/Sep/14 10:39, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote

Re: [MBZ] ChowdahQ 2014

2014-09-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
When is lobster season in Maine? On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 11:17 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: “LawbtstahQ” Get it right --R On 9/13/14 9:22 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes wrote: PS: Dimitri and I are thinking of having a “Q” between our houses in Maine. We’ll

Re: [MBZ] Old crash pics

2014-09-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Back in 1990, I rear ended a Lexus in my 1971 300SE L 3.5 sedan while driving my 11 yo son to school - totally my fault. It bent the frame but we were both unhurt. Total repair cost was $3,700, covered by insurance. Lexus repair to the rear bumper and associated sheet metal amounted to $1500.

Re: [MBZ] Binding brakes

2014-09-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My money is on the calibre. On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Whatever you do, don't loose you're break petal! --R On 9/14/14 10:53 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Feel how hard it is to turn the wheel. Slightly unscrew the hose

Re: [MBZ] Proving that CL MB sellers aren't the ONLY ones on crack...

2014-09-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
ATTABOY! for Hendrik On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 11:43 PM, Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Perhaps if someone is looking to create a wreck on their railroad? However this beats it, I think http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/ eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=181520747247 Hendrik who

Re: [MBZ] Old crash pics

2014-09-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
yesterday. I feel safer already. Dan Sent from my iPad On Sep 15, 2014, at 1:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Back in 1990, I rear ended a Lexus in my 1971 300SE L 3.5 sedan while driving my 11 yo son to school - totally my fault. It bent the frame

Re: [MBZ] Oil leak gone?

2014-09-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Your oil has gelled. On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 11:32 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Your oil level is now down below the pan gasket? Have you checked the oil level? Gerry dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I run Mobil 1 5W40 in my 82 240D. I

Re: [MBZ] commuting by bicycle

2014-09-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I drive every day to the Red Line, then take two subways to work. On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 1:46 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm sure there is a metro stop or two near that park, why not use the metro? Max Dillon, Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] At least one good choice

2014-09-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My son wants to give me his Miata but there's no room for it in the garage. Maybe if I surplus one of my wagons... On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 10:28 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I will admit I never drove one with the top up but I don't remember having the top of

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 106, Issue 71

2014-09-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This is like one of those cliques you see at parties where three guys are engaged in animated conversation to the exclusion of everyone else, on a nerdy topic of no interest to the rest of the gathering. I feel like telling them to take it outside. On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 12:56 PM, Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

2014-09-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That is one visually impressive car, although I've never sat in one. On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 3:47 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The negative effect on Mercedes is pretty foolish... at least in suggesting that Chrysler had their hand at engineering Mercedes.

Re: [MBZ] Carbine Digest, Vol 106, Issue 71

2014-09-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If I had to choose between tripe and beef liver I would really stress out. On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 10:31 PM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: my kid loves tripe and eats it by the pound On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 10:29 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Carbine Digest, Vol 106, Issue 71

2014-09-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Should have beenn bologna despite what spellcheck thinks. On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 10:36 AM, astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Balogna -- Sent from myMail app for Android Wednesday, 17 September 2014, 01:16AM -0400 from Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: Original Message From:

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Carbine Digest, Vol 106, Issue 71

2014-09-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
On Sep 17, 2014, at 1:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Should have beenn bologna despite what spellcheck thinks. On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 10:36 AM, astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Balogna -- Sent from myMail app for Android Wednesday, 17

Re: [MBZ] OT but food for thought

2014-09-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am not a raging militarist, but how can we turn our backs on the barbarism that is ISIS? On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:02:09 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: THE TRAGEDY AND THE WALL By

Re: [MBZ] OT Beef liver (was Re: Carbine Digest, Vol 106, Issue 71)

2014-09-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
, Charleston SC Pushing it again, lighten up people! On Sep 17, 2014 12:18 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: If I had to choose between tripe and beef liver I would really stress out. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] What abut this?

2014-09-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
wondering about the condition of the interior... Also, 280S is NOT fun to drive - better to wait for an SE On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 10:28 PM, Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sure, I can't see any obvious rust and it may be a low K example that wasn't driven much and

Re: [MBZ] We interrupt your politics to talk about: A car!

2014-09-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
B2 piston - whazzat for? On Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 9:19 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Nice. Now what about the Chicken Wagon? :) Still needs a B2 piston. (Probably.) It might end up being my winter beater, which means that I'd need to get it running again! My

Re: [MBZ] [ADMIN] - Politics

2014-09-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Chairman Mao: What was the context of that clever remark? On Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: henifay wrote: Pitting the pawns against one another to keep the King safe. NICE!! mao ___

Re: [MBZ] OT but food for thought

2014-09-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Where do you reside? My top down government won't take my trash out. On Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 3:56 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Scott wrote: Still a great essay from the Colonel. ... ...Thanks to two big oceans, relatively peaceful neighbors north and

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: GRILLE badges

2014-09-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I think ALL the grille badges must be shipped at the same time, because I received my 250K km badge in the mail yesterday too! Unfortunately, the car has 294K MILES, so I feel cheated... On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 10:54 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Thanks. Got

Re: [MBZ] Value of 04 E320 Wagon?

2014-09-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My favorite question is What would it take to make the car PERFECT? That way, you know every flaw. On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 8:30 PM, LarryT via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I didn't get to ask that - we had a appt to get to. Also, it has been on that same lot for at least a month,

Re: [MBZ] Window Regulator Replacement

2014-09-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Talk about a counterproductive improvement... On Sat, Sep 20, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: REgulator is one thing, window motor is another. Has to be programed at the dealer so the computer knows which one to operate when you push the switch

[MBZ] OT: The 10 Happiest Countries

2014-09-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Spoiler alert: USA is no. 14 Some in the top 10 I found hard to believe. http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-top-10-happiest-countries.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT: The 10 Happiest Countries

2014-09-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I love starting provocative threads, then sitting back and reading the amazing diversity of thoughtful responses. On Sun, Sep 21, 2014 at 12:35 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Good point, but he couldn't really get the concept. Figured if their ancestors had been

Re: [MBZ] 420 SEL

2014-09-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What would a used engine transplant cost? The car is awesomely pretty and might be worth the investment since at some future time this model might be deemed a classic. The 420SEL OTOH has zero upside potential. On Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 3:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 1980 Mercedes 300sd DIESEL w116

2014-09-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Would be tempting but for the fact that the seller doesn't seem to know that these are TURBOdiesels... On Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 3:20 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Pair of 116's anyone? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.1980 Mercedes 300sd DIESEL w116

Re: [MBZ] The Diesel Story

2014-09-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He was such a genius - and a great loss to have died so young (together with Belushi and Gilda Radner).. On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 11:29 PM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: andy said no such thing! On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 9:01 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] turbo update 82 300td

2014-09-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Whiney transmissions can go on and on too... On Sun, Sep 21, 2014 at 12:22 PM, Karl W via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Then mine (85 tdt) has been bad for the last 100,000 miles. Who knew? Drives fine and is not slow. I am planning to put an hx30 on there anyway so maybe it was

Re: [MBZ] multi-purpose stalk on '84 300D

2014-09-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Remove and reinstall after cleaning - should do the trick. On Sun, Sep 21, 2014 at 12:25 PM, Karl W via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Thanks sorry I just reposted on this same topic but multiple stalk functions are down incl wipers, optical horn, washer pump, left turn signal. Will

Re: [MBZ] AC Bummer

2014-09-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
While we're at it, did you hear that hogwash about the earth not being flat? On Thu, Sep 25, 2014 at 8:14 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Craig via Mercedes wrote: Anthropomorphic Global Warming is a bogus scare intended to take from some people and give to

[MBZ] Becker BE 1480 Cassette plays but the silence is deafening

2014-09-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I bought an as is Becker 1480 AM/FM cassette on ebay for my 1983 300TD. The unit is in pristine condition. AM and FM stations work perfectly and the cassette loads/ejects/switches tracks/fast forwards and reverses when a tape is inserted; however, there is NO SOUND when a tape is playing! (The

Re: [MBZ] OT: Having fun with malicious people

2014-09-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I don't get it. On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 2:50 PM, LarryT via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: When I was in High School there was a guy with the unfortunate name of Lynn Burger. Too bad his parents couldn't see how he would suffer from the obvious connection kids make with names..

Re: [MBZ] Brake rotors - does brand matter?

2014-09-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How could Bosch be Chinese? On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 6:01 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Gary wrote: if they are going to go chinese and not pass on any of the savings to the end user, then what kind of people are they? What kind of people are they? They are

Re: [MBZ] OT: Having fun with malicious people

2014-09-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I've eaten it once in my longish life. On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 6:39 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Andrew wrote: That would not work in the east. Nobody eats or has even heard of Limburger around here... (DC - mid Atlantic) Say it ain't so. ma

Re: [MBZ] Brake rotors - does brand matter?

2014-09-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
And the Chinese-made sub 40 below $40C Canadian Tire boots kept my feet toasty in the dead of Winnipeg winters. On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 2:07 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I am wearing chinee work boots right now, this is maybe my 3rd or 4th pair, I get a coupla

Re: [MBZ] Preservation class

2014-09-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Attaboy! On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 7:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What's a preservation class certificate? Dan On Sep 29, 2014, at 7:41 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Postman just delivered the MBCA preservation class certificate. Nice

Re: [MBZ] Grosser

2014-09-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Since when is brown the color of luxury? All shades of brown and tan are IMHO plebeian. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 9:30 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://jalopnik.com/forget-the-maybach-the-600-is-the- ultimate-mercedes-be-1640468490 --R

Re: [MBZ] Grosser

2014-09-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Your obvious is, as always, my obscure. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 12:57 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I must resist from making the obvious statements in regard to your observation. --R On 9/30/14 11:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Since when is brown the

Re: [MBZ] Grosser

2014-09-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well, I learned something today - thanks. I still dislike browns and beiges in Mercedes, although my 1971 300SE L 3.5 (national MBCA concours winner) was tobacco brown because didn't want to spend the extra $700 to change the color to my favorite - moss green metallic.. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at

Re: [MBZ] Grosser

2014-09-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
doesn't say luxury to me. I'd much rather have a dark blue or black or grey. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 30, 2014 11:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Since when is brown the color of luxury? All shades of brown and tan are IMHO plebeian

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE 1480 Cassette plays but the silence is deafening

2014-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
They say that your favorite Brahms symphony is always the last one you hear.. On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 6:45 AM, Tim Crone via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Sep 29, 2014 7:44 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/b/6290123011 not portable

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

2014-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
LOL. Very funny. On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 10:12 AM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Apparently, it's a group dynamic that we can discuss Mercedes, war, politics, religion, and old age, but there are some personal rough spots that can not be lubricated with oil.. Perhaps, a

Re: [MBZ] Selling 1983 300D Help dertemining price!

2014-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Depends on the color. A desirable color will get you an additional 25 % ove blue book. On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 10:49 AM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: maybe shoot for 2500 as the weather is getting winter and someone figures he'll worry about AC later but i just don't

Re: [MBZ] Grosser

2014-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sparkling Wine or Fizzy Wine --R On 9/30/14 11:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Gruet is the best domestic champagne under $30. Made from grapes grown in Elephant Butte, NM, south of Albuquerque. Founded by a French

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE 1480 Cassette plays but the silence is deafening

2014-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Curt, I totally sympathize. What gets me is the use of speakerphone from the other end of the corridor - I can barely hear it, and it drives me nuts. All work grinds to a halt. On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 3:00 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I had a co-worker who sat on

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE 1480 Cassette plays but the silence is deafening

2014-10-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
People, Either solve my cassette problem (preferable) or change the subject line! On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 7:52 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It sure could if someone ratted him out. Not going to happen in our department - we're IT Security. We're in a sequestered

Re: [MBZ] Preservation class

2014-10-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Fly me in - will travel anywhere! On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 9:24 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: And where do you have your car judged? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 1, 2014, at 6:18 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: MBCA is trying to promote

Re: [MBZ] Grosser

2014-10-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I have som spare 123 PW motors I could probably part with. They will cost you even less than the purchase price of your new car! On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 12:16 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sounds good to me. If you can get it tuned up it should be a good vehicle

Re: [MBZ] Lawsuit: White woman gets black man's sperm by mistake Ooops

2014-10-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What if the reverse had happened? Would the sperm bank demand a surcharge? ;) On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 3:38 PM, Van Knutson via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Black Donor Sperm Mistakenly Sent to White Mom Jennifer Cramblett: Suit - NBC News Black Donor Sperm Mistakenly Sent to

Re: [MBZ] Lawsuit: White woman gets black man's sperm by mistake Ooops

2014-10-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What if the black daddy were RGIII, trying to raise money while in high school by selling his sperm? On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 5:35 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It would be hilarious if it were black men and she didn't realize that might cause her to have a biracial

Re: [MBZ] Lawsuit: White woman gets black man's sperm by mistake Ooops

2014-10-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Speaking of daily ebola death reports... If you live in the Dallas area, be afraid... VERY afraid...

Re: [MBZ] Lawsuit: White woman gets black man's sperm by mistake Ooops

2014-10-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 123 windshield gaskets

2014-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Next time try a smaller rock. On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 8:03 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Jaime, Is that program special, different from what an aftermarket installer would get? A couple years ago a Pilkington windshield was installed in my '95 sedan, and a

Re: [MBZ] Lawsuit: White woman gets black man's sperm by mistake Ooops

2014-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
@okiebenz.com wrote: have you ever seen dallas from a DC-9 at night? or maybe even dulles? On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 11:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dallas, Dulles. What a difference a vowel makes... On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 9:09 PM, Meade

Re: [MBZ] Hey! Curt.

2014-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My 1985 CA version 300TD was equipped with the same transmission as a 190E in that year. On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 10:40 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Would the trans from your parts 190D fit or would a turbo trans be geared wrong? I can deliver it right to your

Re: [MBZ] TD

2014-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The 1980 models were non-turbos. I know because I test drove a bunch of 300TDs prior to finding my first 1983 300TD wagon. The first US model turbos were the 1978 300SD W116 sedans. W123 turbos were first offered in US version 1981 model 300D sedans, 300CD coupes, and 300TD wagons. Andrew 1983

Re: [MBZ] Lawsuit: White woman gets black man's sperm by mistake Ooops

2014-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
, start taking your temperature every four hours please Andrew... Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 2, 2014 6:11 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Speaking of daily ebola death reports... If you live in the Dallas area, be afraid... VERY afraid

Re: [MBZ] First New resident of Okie Acres

2014-10-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I used to think that way... in fact, my first 300D lacked the AC belt... On Sun, Oct 5, 2014 at 7:56 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: That looks mighty tempting! Too bad it doesn't have a manual transmission and euro headlights. I love the AC needs belt

Re: [MBZ] 1982 300td travel

2014-10-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Mileage? On Sun, Oct 5, 2014 at 10:00 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I believe. On Oct 5, 2014 9:57 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Nice! Its fun to tell non-believers about a long trip in an older car. My coworkers are amazed

Re: [MBZ] 300td travels mileage on WVO

2014-10-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well, ATTABOY for arriving home safely. On Sun, Oct 5, 2014 at 10:43 PM, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I don't really know my mileage my odometer doesn't work right ….. it occasionally adds a mile altho the speedo is fine. started out full, went about 1200

Re: [MBZ] TD

2014-10-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
A properly sorted 1983 300TD will accelerate and handle like a modern car, gasoline engines included. On Sun, Oct 5, 2014 at 10:49 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Sun, 5 Oct 2014 21:35:41 -0500 Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Max wrote: ...A

Re: [MBZ] new fix on new/old TD

2014-10-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Because that's the correct way! Look it up. On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 1:07 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm seeing it too, rando m s paces when Andrew writes SL C. -Curt From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Surgery [was: Re: R-12 versus R-134]

2014-10-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Percocet is the Dom Perignon of pain medication. I relied on it for both my rotator cuff surgeries, L and R, 11 years apart On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 5:45 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Resist the urge to go cold turkey off those powerful pain meds. Silly me,

Re: [MBZ] new fix on new/old TD

2014-10-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 8:51 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Mon, 6 Oct 2014 20:29:08 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Because that's the correct way! Look it up. Where? Craig ___ http

Re: [MBZ] The first car in the shop

2014-10-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What is it? Looks quite generic except for the fog lights, which bespeak a W115 On Sat, Oct 4, 2014 at 10:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image1.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 126256 bytes Desc: not available URL:

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