Re: [MBZ] always on blower motor 1981 300SD

2008-07-01 Thread Bill R
wiper and some other covers) and dripped some ATF onto the shafts (theres a fan on each end of the motor) and ran it for awhile. Then dripped in more ATF. Its been nearly 2 years like that now with no reoccurance. -Curt Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:41:42 -0400 From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] always on blower motor 1981 300SD

2008-07-01 Thread Bill R
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 4:56 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] always on blower motor 1981 300SD Bill R wrote: A couple of months ago the 'always on' blower started chirping - sounds

Re: [MBZ] always on blower motor 1981 300SD

2008-07-01 Thread Bill R
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 5:44 PM To: 'mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: Re: [MBZ] always on blower motor 1981 300SD Bill R. wrote: A couple of months ago the 'always on' blower started chirping - sounds like a piece of paper got

Re: [MBZ] always on blower motor 1981 300SD

2008-07-01 Thread Bill R
Good advice. Anything else to check while he is in there? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 5:57 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'; Bill R Subject: Re: [MBZ] always on blower motor 1981 300SD

Re: [MBZ] Welding on the 190D

2008-07-01 Thread Bill R
OK, it was worth a try. BillR Hey Jim - While you are cutting up old microwaves I am wondering if you might have access to a 13.5 glass turntable with the three smaller tabs on the bottom. I broke mine and Maytag wants $63 to replace it. Nope, sorry. I only ever cut up two. One that died

Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid

2008-07-02 Thread Bill R
OK, back on my soapbox. It was awhile ago, but back when I did study such things the US got back @$2 for every $1 we 'gave away.' Foreign aid has always been tied to our business and strategic interest more than to humanitarian need [Egypt, for example, vs. Chad]. Much 'foreign aid' works like

Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid

2008-07-02 Thread Bill R
OK, briefly back on soapbox. Much of those billions of $ have been in the form of military aid. For the most part read here aid to our munitions industry [yes, our tax dollars buy weapons from our manufacturers to give to poor countries, and that 'aid' not infrequently is turned on local people

Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid

2008-07-02 Thread Bill R
And let my soapbox rants not imply that true humanitarian aid is not helpful, even if that also is often not appropriate [i.e., the 'almost' outdated medical supplies donated in the past]. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave

Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid

2008-07-02 Thread Bill R
02, 2008 2:48 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid Bill R wrote: And let my soapbox rants not imply that true humanitarian aid is not helpful, even if that also is often not appropriate [i.e., the 'almost' outdated medical supplies donated in the past]. Could you

Re: [MBZ] any gas to diesel engine swap ideas for '92 Dodge 350, van (1 ton)?

2008-07-02 Thread Bill R
Hi Manfred - Have not seen your comments in awhile. Good to know you are out and about. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MG Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 3:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] any gas to diesel

Re: [MBZ] Welding on the 190D

2008-07-02 Thread Bill R
. You can buy the whole oven for the turntable and you'll also have sheet metal for welding. Gerry -- From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK, it was worth a try. BillR Hey Jim - While you are cutting up old microwaves I am wondering if you

Re: [MBZ] Finally!

2008-07-02 Thread Bill R
Looks good, Curt. You didn't post a picture of your reminder about not touching hot metal ... . My big discovery of the day is that two heads of garlic peel down to about 50 cloves. And I certainly hope that garlic / onion soup my darling wife wants to make for me will be worth it, or I might

Re: [MBZ] always on blower motor 1981 300SD

2008-07-03 Thread Bill R
Thank goodness I had the car long enough prior to this starting that I would have smelled something like that. On the other hand a mouse trap might not be a bad idea now that I am not driving so much. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] always on blower motor 1981 300SD

2008-07-03 Thread Bill R
Spoken like a true former Corolla owner. BillR [mine wasn't actually that bad, but I was ok with my 249D also] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 10:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Finally!

2008-07-03 Thread Bill R
Let me hasten to add that if you do that you had better rub the chef's spouse in it also, or the gene pool will be thinned. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 11:23 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 9/11 inside job? ... had it up to here ...

2008-07-03 Thread Bill R
Well, some of us are retired and do have lots of time - not sure how the rest of the active group - especially Kaleb - do it. I only get really tired of it [and yes, think I should just drop the list] when folks post lots of the sort of comment that is made among a group of the same political

Re: [MBZ] Finally!

2008-07-03 Thread Bill R
are more that worth the work. Manfred Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 20:00:17 -0400 From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Looks good, Curt. You didn't post a picture of your reminder about not touching hot metal ... . My big discovery of the day is that two heads of garlic peel down to about 50 cloves

Re: [MBZ] 9/11 inside job? ... had it up to here ...

2008-07-03 Thread Bill R
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:21 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 9/11 inside job? ... had it up to here ... Bill R wrote: In the entire history of the world there is possibly one or two

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

2008-07-03 Thread Bill R
I had corporate Norton trough my wife's company, and had some stuff get ny it. I switched to the free Avast! Software and have not had a problem since. Dual boot isn't a problem, by the way. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid - Military industrial complex long term costs

2008-07-03 Thread Bill R
The main problem with the $$ investment in the military-industrial complex is that there is a difference in life cycle for the capital outlay. When you build a car or a pleasure boat or a 747 it has a life cycle that has a high percentage of churn in the general economy, which is quite different

Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid - Military industrial complex long term costs

2008-07-03 Thread Bill R
openings, so I am appreciative of the general economic benefit of military expenses. I do want to point out the additional cost to our economy of our investment in military preparedness expenses. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill

Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid - Military industrial complex long term costs

2008-07-04 Thread Bill R
*** pretty much a philosophical argument of underlying reasons for national political directives here Yes, I realized just after hitting send that I had not been clear enough about that. I ended up commenting about the additional economic costs of being prepared [$billions in military

[MBZ] 1986 Mercedes 420 SEL $500 perfect body - $500 (Micanopy)

2008-07-04 Thread Bill R
Found this one on the Gainesville Craigslist. Manfred , Is this close enough to have a look if someone is interested? If it is decent without an major engine work needed someone might want it [maybe even me]. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] Mixing 87 and 93 octane

2008-07-04 Thread Bill R
Randy - My darling wife is deaf, and her mother is almost deaf. They would both tell you there are compensations to deafness, including not having to hear those odd noises from the car. It does mean that I make sure I drive her car on occasion just to listen. BillR -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] Mixing 87 and 93 octane

2008-07-04 Thread Bill R
] Mixing 87 and 93 octane Bill, my wife's not deaf, but I really should drive my 126 350SDL more often just to listen, also. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 2:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes 420 SEL $500 perfect body - $500, (Micanopy)

2008-07-05 Thread Bill R
be no problem Manfred Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 14:38:33 -0400 From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Found this one on the Gainesville Craigslist. Manfred , Is this close enough to have a look if someone is interested? If it is decent without an major engine work needed someone might want it [maybe

Re: [MBZ] Deef

2008-07-05 Thread Bill R
I resemble that remark. As she has to lip read what I say all she needs to do is look the other way. Snoring and other such male noises are not even noticed. That also means I don’t talk to her while she is driving - a habit her mother cannot seem to learn. At 91 I suppose we have given up on

Re: [MBZ] GPS Tracking Suggestions

2008-07-09 Thread Bill R
Dan - My IPAQ rx5915 Has a built in TomTom, which seems to have that capability. Recently I have seen several add-on programs offered that do the GPS tracking you are looking for, so I am assuming that some or many of the small GPS units can be set up to do that sort of thing. I have not tried

Re: [MBZ] why do all ebay and craigslist MB's get 45 mpg?

2008-07-09 Thread Bill R
If you have good walnut you could probably sell the trees. Get hold of whatever wood suppliers are in your area and track down a buyer. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:05 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] An actual car question

2008-07-09 Thread Bill R
Glenn - On a car with some age on it no buyer should expect everything to be showroom new. If you really feel you need to do anything about this I would offer to buy the part, but not to have it installed unless he was paying a price that would justify it. Just my thoughts. BillR -Original

Re: [MBZ] the great dick van patten strikes again! (dog food off topic)

2008-07-09 Thread Bill R
OK, but I have to ask: How in the world did you get to the point of poaching chicken livers to find this out? Had you tried the several thousand other items that would come to mind first - including the tried and true When he get's hungry enough he will eat it? BillR 105# yellow lab who will eat

Re: [MBZ] the great dick van patten strikes again! (dog food off topic)

2008-07-09 Thread Bill R
. I would purchase 5 one-lb. tubs at a time and freeze four of them... Andrew On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 2:21 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, but I have to ask: How in the world did you get to the point of poaching chicken livers to find this out? Had you tried the several thousand

Re: [MBZ] Don's Walnut

2008-07-09 Thread Bill R
Here, and even more so in S. Florida, good firewood is hauled off as most people just don't need it. I have two fireplaces, but have not used either of them in over a year [we do use our electronic one on occasion]. When I had a huge oak taken out [I don't have a chain saw anymore] hauling all

Re: [MBZ] the great dick van patten strikes again! (dog food

2008-07-09 Thread Bill R
A point for Curt off my score. He had me going on that one for a moment. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 5:30 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] the great dick van patten strikes

Re: [MBZ] OT Craigs List Search

2008-07-09 Thread Bill R
http://www.crazedlist.org/index.cgi?areas=219,238,331,332,39,80,205catAbbre viation=sssquery=mercedesminAsk=minmaxAsk=maxthiscat=8submit=Search This is the link I use to search lists in my general area. Play with it and you should be getting what you want. Thanks to whichever lister provided the

Re: [MBZ] Quantum pics available

2008-07-10 Thread Bill R
I had the first year US Focus. Except for the 5 [?] recalls for that model I liked it. It was roomy [especially lots of headroom for you tall people] and quite comfortable to drive for hours at a time. Assuming the recall stuff got worked out in later years I think it is probably a good choice.

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars - to garage sale finds.

2008-07-11 Thread Bill R
I am a regular at our neighborhood garage sales. My best purchase ever was the $45 Apple Newton I resold a few months later for $500. Basically I traded what was a fun toy for a long weekend for us in a honeymoon cottage near Helen, GA. Well worth it - especially since I have moved on to first

Re: [MBZ] math question for you smart folks - how is your brain wired?

2008-07-11 Thread Bill R
Rich - I think it really is a bit more complicated than that. There is a lot of stuff from 5th and 6th grade that I don't remember, and a lot that I do. I am pretty convinced that at least part of it is how a person's brain is wired [for lack of a better term]. I could not ever comprehend

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 300D

2008-07-12 Thread Bill R
Don't those cylinders come in weight-matched sets? Wouldn't replacing just one cause eventual problems with the engine? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 2:17 PM To: mercedes Subject:

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars

2008-07-12 Thread Bill R
Congratulations. Where did you graduate from and with what degree, and what job has called you? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tyler Backman Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 4:11 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Bill R
Luther - What kind of horn do you play? After my HS college horn [a King] was stolen I was given a 1928 silver Blessing trumpet which I played for a number of years. I just discovered [after being asked to play a few months ago] that it is no longer possible [cardiac issues] for me to get into

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars - congrats to Tyler

2008-07-13 Thread Bill R
job. Tyler On Jul 12, 2008, at 1:39 PM, Bill R wrote: Congratulations. Where did you graduate from and with what degree, and what job has called you? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ] On Behalf Of Tyler Backman Sent: Friday, July

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Bill R
Message- From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 5:53 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music Luther - What kind of horn do you play? After my HS college horn [a King] was stolen I was given a 1928

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music - still no MB content

2008-07-14 Thread Bill R
As a HS student I thought I was pretty good with a horn, but I discovered that I was a big fish in a very small pond when we got a new band director. His sons, just over college age, were required to play the entire Arban's in order to pass HS band under him [thankfully the rest of us were not so

Re: [MBZ] .. about music - he made it; still no MB content

2008-07-14 Thread Bill R
/garygrant BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill R Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 8:15 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music - still no MB content As a HS student I thought I was pretty

Re: [MBZ] poll -- just for my own curiousity .. Gary sees sooo many gay women

2008-07-15 Thread Bill R
Gary, you shouldn't talk about your mother and daughter that way, though I suspect that is the way you feel about your ex. Could be one of the reasons for that status. So, more than half the population shouldn't have a say in leadership because they look at things from a different perspective

Re: [MBZ] Let the oil flow!

2008-07-15 Thread Bill R
I'm a bit late on this one - Among all of the other things we wouldn't like, one of the things that does make some sense is to have more food produced and consumed in the same area, and get used to eating what is local and in season. Do we really need fresh fruit/flowers/fish grown half a world

Re: [MBZ] poll -- just for my own curiousity .. Gary sees sooo many gay women

2008-07-15 Thread Bill R
and the perpetual welfare state. how many people have been damaged by this? you'd think they could counterbalance this stupidity by putting an end to war, but they just jump on every stupid bloodbath as long as some attractive man supports it too. On 7/15/08, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary, you

Re: [MBZ] the South and KKK

2008-07-15 Thread Bill R
So does it wear sheets at night and is it racist? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 12:15 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] the South and KKK Hey, my dog came from Harrison, AR. The Ozark

Re: [MBZ] Spamming the list with a 1987 300D for sale

2008-07-15 Thread Bill R
Well said ... ummm ... maybe ... I think ... OMG it's another version of Gary Hurst! Name withheld to protect something or another. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jack Dahlgren Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 1:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] the South and KKK

2008-07-15 Thread Bill R
I helped communities organize hunger walks for some years, and what often ended up working better than hiring cops was finding crossing guards - well trained and cheaper also if there were none in the walk to volunteer. The cost for walker insurance and of required or necessary assistance at

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year! - Cuba

2008-07-16 Thread Bill R
Having spent a few weeks there [mostly Havana, but some wandering] I think the main effect of the embargo has been to greatly increase support for Castro among the Cuban people and give him a great excuse for many of the problems he caused or made worse. The threat of another invasion attempt by

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-16 Thread Bill R
I do believe that Kennedy did not win the popular vote, just the electoral college vote. Perhaps Bush being put in office by the Supreme Court was payback? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-16 Thread Bill R
You obviously enjoy very edited history. Enjoy. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:35 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year! Bill R wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kit Cars, was: Best Porsches

2010-03-25 Thread Bill R
Gerry - I looked at trading my Caprice for one with a neighbor. IIRC, the engine also had a Maserati nameplate in addition to some cosmetic Maserati items. I don't know if it was an actual Maserati engine as he claimed, but I ended up not making the trade. BillR -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kit Cars, was: Best Porsches

2010-03-26 Thread Bill R
Porsches On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 9:34 AM, Bill R billr32...@comcast.net wrote: Gerry - I looked at trading my Caprice for one with a neighbor.  IIRC, the engine also had a Maserati nameplate in addition to some cosmetic Maserati items. I don't know if it was an actual Maserati engine as he

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler/Maserati spawn

2010-03-26 Thread Bill R
] There is a building material salvage yard here in Jacksonville that has [or had] a very nice design Jensen 'fastback' they were trying to sell. They wanted too much for it a few years ago [last time I was by there], but unfortunately it had been left sitting in the yard and had a couple of

[MBZ] Blower motor on a 140

2010-03-28 Thread Bill R
The blower motor on our 1997 LWB S320 suddenly stopped a few days ago. After all the codes were cleared and the fuse changed [it was bad] the blower still did not work and the 'check engine' light came back on [it had been on for awhile before this, and returned soon after being cleared]. I am

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor on a 140

2010-03-28 Thread Bill R
the codes and was going to look them up, but was on his way out to do something with his kids. I'll call tomorrow. Bill R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Savage Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 12:05 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor on a 140

2010-03-28 Thread Bill R
I have not been reading all the posts, but somehow I think perhaps letting that one go is a good idea ... unless she has a good one cheap... Bill R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, March

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor on a 140

2010-03-28 Thread Bill R
] Blower motor on a 140 Bill R wrote: I have not been reading all the posts, but somehow I think perhaps letting that one go is a good idea ... unless she has a good one cheap... Bill R It was kind of a stab a Kleb, who took Regina's car apart some months ago... Mitch

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor on a 140

2010-03-29 Thread Bill R
Thanks everyone for both the blower motor information and the brake shield warning. I will refrain from the shields and [probably] switch to ceramic at the next break job. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Older

2010-04-01 Thread Bill R
Yes, absolutely unsafe. The only way to be safe is to avoid all water, and avoid all food that has been contaminated with it. Let me know how that works for you ...8=) BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of MG

[MBZ] 300 TD

2010-04-30 Thread Bill R
Hi Manfred - how is the 300TD project coming along? BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 300 TD

2010-05-01 Thread Bill R
not worried enough about it to go in after it. Manfred Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:48:29 -0400 From: Bill R billr32...@comcast.net Subject: [MBZ] 300 TD Hi Manfred - how is the 300TD project coming along? BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-16 Thread Bill R
List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year! Bill R wrote: You obviously enjoy very edited history. Enjoy. I was thinking the same about you. I remember it from when it happened. Did you have to read about it in Social Studies class? Mitch.; ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-16 Thread Bill R
: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:13 AM To: 'mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year! Bill R. wrote: You obviously enjoy very edited history. Enjoy. Mitch Haley wrote: WTF are you talking about? Bush was elected (the electoral college way) in 2000, the only thing the courts did

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-16 Thread Bill R
I guess I don't want to be quite as jaded as I sometimes come across, but what experience I have had with our legal system was screwed by perjury on the part of NARC [not drug related] and his attorney, and lying by police [and a cousin I spent quite a bit of time with is now a federal judge, so I

Re: [MBZ] poll -- just for my own curiosity - Gitmo

2008-07-17 Thread Bill R
I hesitate to jump into this one, but IIRC some [and there are numbers out there somewhere] of these folks were picked up on the word of someone else, not captured in the field. There have been several stories of people that had no connection with any terrorist activity, but were in some sort of

Re: [MBZ] poll -- just for my own curiosity

2008-07-17 Thread Bill R
Watch that Rolf - I think you mean citizens of Afghanistan rather than Iraq - unless I am further behind the times than I thought. I have not been following Gitmo very much, but the stories I am familiar with are not Iraqis. What spread of nationalities is there, anyway? BillR -Original

Re: [MBZ] poll -- just for my own curiosity

2008-07-17 Thread Bill R
Subject: Re: [MBZ] poll -- just for my own curiosity Bill R wrote: What spread of nationalities is there, anyway? At least one of them is a 16 year old Canadian. Accused of blowing up a US soldier last year in Afghanistan with a hand grenade. He was 15 at the time. The mommy is whining

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Where do I find the Gross Vehicle weight? Plymouth/Dodge

2008-07-17 Thread Bill R
My FIL was friends with the Dodge dealer down the street from his home. His new Dodge came from the factory with a Plymouth badge on one end and Dodge on the other [can't recall which way]. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton

Re: [MBZ] New thread: Worst cars we have ever owned

2008-07-17 Thread Bill R
No question about it for me - my late 80's Vanagon GL, named the Anti-Christ after but a few trips in it [and having seen The Gods Must Be Crazy.] I bought it from an engineer, and he sure smiled a lot when he took my money. Interior and exterior were pretty good, but the AC, engine and just

Re: [MBZ] I got something done today for a change

2008-07-18 Thread Bill R
Does this mean you are getting closer to digging out a 126 front seat spring base and some center arm rest supports and an under door light for me? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:12

Re: [MBZ] New thread: Worst cars - owning movies

2008-07-18 Thread Bill R
I own the movie -- watch it frequently. D. On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 9:53 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and having seen The Gods Must Be Crazy.] -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue

Re: [MBZ] worst cars

2008-07-18 Thread Bill R
Seems like they made some major improvements in handling and steering not too long after the early 60's, but I recall how poorly they tended to handle on the uneven roads we had in Central FL back then. No freezing/thawing to bust them up, but the heat and weight of the traffic tended to create

Re: [MBZ] I got something done today for a change

2008-07-18 Thread Bill R
PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 8:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] I got something done today for a change -- Original message -- From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does this mean you are getting closer to digging out a 126 front seat spring

Re: [MBZ] 126 Seat Springs

2008-07-18 Thread Bill R
it, but it is getting worse. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Weeks Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 7:31 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 126 Seat Springs On Jul 18, 2008, at 6:03 PM, Bill R wrote: I am assuming a RF seat spring base

Re: [MBZ] poll -- just for my own curiosity

2008-07-18 Thread Bill R
the same. Didn't catch the deal with daddy, he might already be in paradise. You can probably find the story somewhere, it was pretty interesting but sickening. That is what we are up against. --R Mitch Haley wrote: Bill R wrote: What spread of nationalities is there, anyway? At least

Re: [MBZ] poll -- just for my own curiosity

2008-07-19 Thread Bill R
Rough translation from memory: How blessed are those that bash the heads of the infant children of their enemies against the rock wall. That is from the Christian bible. Does that make me a terrorist? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

Re: [MBZ] poll -- just for my own curiosity

2008-07-19 Thread Bill R
Rolf is correct, along with a number of other actions and activities that were to result in death, including a son disrespecting his father [would you have survived childhood?] BTW, the next time you look at some cute young thing with a bit of lust you should pluck out your eyes like it says in

Re: [MBZ] these cars end today and are selling cheap

2008-07-20 Thread Bill R
If I had the cash I'd be all over that E420 for my darling wife. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 5:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] these cars end today and are selling

Re: [MBZ] these cars end today and are selling cheap

2008-07-20 Thread Bill R
If everyone wanted to wait until the middle of next year I could drive it out to Seattle - we are going to visit our kids up in Alaska. If fuel keeps going up the fares might get too high though. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] [vjmc] Uhhhh - not so easy as all that after all

2008-07-21 Thread Bill R
No fun in that. Hope she is doing better. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 1:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List; Mitch Haley Subject: Re: [MBZ] [vjmc] U - not so easy as all that after all

Re: [MBZ] Who wanted the seat spring?

2008-07-21 Thread Bill R
Kaleb - I sent a reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - did it get through? Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 6:32 PM To: mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] Who wanted the seat spring? I think it

[MBZ] Parts request - no luck with the website.

2008-07-21 Thread Bill R
Kaleb - I'm having problems getting mail to you on the website - probably don't have some of the Opera setting correct. Spring base is very much needed - driver's seat is shot. I also need the under door light, and the center support for the door arm rest front and rear. Mine is a brown

Re: [MBZ] Parts request - no luck with the website.

2008-07-21 Thread Bill R
with the website. Bill R wrote: Kaleb - I'm having problems getting mail to you on the website - probably don't have some of the Opera setting correct. I just send emails to Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] 97 degrees here in lilburn, ga right now

2008-07-21 Thread Bill R
I am embarrassingly ignorant of the Old Ways, so I may be all wet, but wasn't that the point of having a root cellar? Earth is a great insulator---you don't have to dig too far before you get to the point where the temperature stays cool enough year-round to keep food safely. Alex I don't

Re: [MBZ] OT - Lawyers and the price of oil

2008-07-22 Thread Bill R
Naturalists take all the fun out of nudity, plus most of them you wouldn't want to see that way anyhow. Taking the extreme profit out of lots of social issues [such as prostitution] would do more with one signature than all of the 'anti-drug' and organized crime fighting we have ever done. Even

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Oil, the next hottest thing in biodiesel @ 1.75gal?

2008-08-04 Thread Bill R
Nearly any plant and specific directions on how to grow things nearly anywhere can be had from ECHO [ www.echonet.org ] in Ft. Myers FL. They provide information to folks all over the world and also do research. GOOD people doing a good job. Seeds are free to missionary types, reasonable to

Re: [MBZ] A/C Retrofit on a 126

2008-08-04 Thread Bill R
I converted my 1981 126 to R134, then back to R12. Cools much better. I think someone on here mentioned that 134 is 20% less efficient than 12, so the system isn't set up to work correctly with it, and the ones that are have a 20% larger evaporator. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 303k miles

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Oil, the next hottest thing in biodiesel @ 1.75gal?

2008-08-04 Thread Bill R
The other thing to be wary of with this sort of thing is introducing the wrong plant into an ecosystem. When I did hunger fundraising one of the plants we talked about and helped to distribute was the Moringa tree - absolutely amazing plant. It would grow 20' in a year [and did so in a friends

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Oil, the next hottest thing in biodiesel @ 1.75gal?

2008-08-04 Thread Bill R
What he said. He is correct. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 10:52 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Oil, the next hottest thing in biodiesel @ 1.75gal? If it

[MBZ] Kaleb - package arrived

2008-08-08 Thread Bill R
Kaleb - the spring base arrived - Thanks. I'm still pretty much in bed [starting 3rd week] so have not opened it up yet, but I suspect all is well. Bill ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb - package arrived

2008-08-08 Thread Bill R
Speaking of packages, I do hope your package arrives soon. Sounds like Regina is ready. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill R Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 2:33 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] Kaleb - package

Re: [MBZ] OT Difference on Taxes - Fair Tax

2008-08-19 Thread Bill R
Rich - Watch your language there. Fair Tax is pretty exactly defined in a book of the same name. To eliminate ALL other taxes and go with a sales tax to the final consumer only [no tax on business to business sales or used items] the estimate is somewhere in the low 20's% [don't recall exactly].

Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute/college book costs

2008-08-26 Thread Bill R
But the real question is are you at the convention? Excellent speech by Michelle Obama last night. BillR - yet another Democrat on the list. BTW, I am for some forms of gun control, though I have been considering buying a handgun, and I also throw knives as a hobby. Wanted to add that to mess

Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute/college book costs

2008-08-26 Thread Bill R
at the county convention) as you do conventions on up the chain. On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 2:36 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But the real question is are you at the convention? Excellent speech by Michelle Obama last night. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update

Re: [MBZ] memory

2008-09-02 Thread Bill R
Why of course it is. Been a while since I have looked at them. My memory ain't as good as it used to was. Manfred Mine isn't either; but then again, it never was. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad - to how trustworthy Wonko might have been

2008-09-03 Thread Bill R
While I doubt the ability of about any young male to be a totally trustworthy gentleman, mothers generally loved me - perhaps because they couldn't read my mind [or that I seldom acted on those teenage fantasies]? It is interesting to notice what difference a few years make, though. My darling

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