[MBZ] St. Don's "baby brother"??

Hey Lt. Don - was that your brother featured prominently in the shots of the parade when the Obamas were walking? BillR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] St. Don's "baby brother"??

ami). http://www.secretservice.gov/opportunities_pss.shtml But he was on Obama's train. On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 3:46 PM, Bill R wrote: > Hey Lt. Don - was that your brother featured prominently in the shots of > the > parade when the Obamas were walking? > > BillR > >

Re: [MBZ] Fiat gets 35% stake in Chrysler

The first reference I heard to 'planned obsolescence' was a reference to [IIRC] an internal memo on the Model "T". That idea has been around for a long time. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Woody 123

The MB looked [almost] drivable, but you would get terrible mileage with that log on the top. The truck didn't fare so well. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 10:3

Re: [MBZ] Perception of car brands for quality

We had a first year 929. 245,000 miles when we traded it in. Only had problems with the lifters, which were replaced twice under warranty and we lost three timing belts [one improperly installed], but no damage on the 'resistance' engine. My wife still talks about that one. BillR -Original Me

Re: [MBZ] Perception of car brands for quality interference

interference engine? Although incorrect valve timing would lead to some resistance. Hendrik Bill R wrote: > We had a first year 929. 245,000 miles when we traded it in. Only had > problems with the lifters, which were replaced twice under warranty and we > lost three timing belts [one impro

Re: [MBZ] pasties

But it did send my mind off in an entirely different direction for a moment. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of relng...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 10:13 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houses in the U.S.: was: (no subject)

Glad you finally got a renter for the place. Hope it works out. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of ANGELO GIAIMO Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 10:01 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Houses in

Re: [MBZ] What do y'all think? - another side issue

<<>> Most laws do just that. Murder, robbery, perjury, tresspass - all of these are moral issues addressed as legal issues by the legal system. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of tyler Sent: Tuesday, January 27

Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens

Hi Peter - I love fountain pens, and have a dip well set I use on my desk at times, plus a couple of other desk sets. I often keep a fountain pen in my pocket, and enjoy writing with them. My favorite for writing is a gold Mont Blanc with matching roller ball. The best deal I found was a old gold

Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens

300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) --- On Tue, 1/27/09, Bill R wrote: > From: Bill R > Subject: Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" > Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 3:13 PM > Hi Peter - I love founta

Re: [MBZ] states' rights - a moderate hijack on political / scientific decisions

Wasn't it Pennsylvania whose state legislature decided that the weight rating on their existing interstate bridges could be raised by legal decree? When the first one dropped it was a near perfect 'failure', with all four corners giving way at once under the weight of four semis. BillR -Ori

Re: [MBZ] nuisances

Not with airports, and not with feedlots, judging from the experience of feedlots near Golden Hills some years ago [a very upscale community West of Ocala]. It does make sense, though. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On

Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens

st Subject: Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens Bill R wrote: > My other 'favorite' is the Sterling silver Parker 75 set -Fountain, ball > point and pencil. In these days of weapons restrictions and metal detectors, one of my favorite carry weapons is a stainless Parker Jotter ballpoi

Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens

ler's is the worst, but their inks are otherwise wonderful, especially the "bulletproof" cellulose reactive ones. Permanent as iron-gall and much prettier. Peter On Jan 27, 2009, at 3:13 PM, Bill R wrote: > Hi Peter - I love fountain pens, and have a dip well set I use on >

Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens

Maybe Peter or another fountain pen aficionado can tell you. All of mine that use such are in a display case. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 7:16 PM To: Mercedes Discus

Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens

> Those converters are not really repairable -- to hard to get apart. You > can just use cartridges (still available) or Sheaffers make a piston type > converter to replace the bad button type. > > Peter Peter - I have never tried to refurbish my pens that have the twist or button internal ink sa

Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens

There are also a variety of sizes of refillable 'cartridges' that have an internal piston to draw in the ink. I have probably 6 different sizes, and none will fit some of my pens. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf

Re: [MBZ] What do y'all think about jackboot greenies on the beaches?

I have been unwilling [most of the time] to pay the fee for beach access on Daytona that was started a decade or two ago, though we enjoyed the beach often when I was growing up. At low tide the beach is some hundred+ yards wide with only 2 'lanes' of slow traffic, sun bathers on both sides of the

Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens

You might also check the Levenger's http://www.levenger.com/ catalogue or store, should one be near you. I enjoyed regular visits to the outlet I passed often when working. They had everything you might want of pens. One of the corner spots in the several pen cases usually had a several thousa

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2 1/2 down, 6 1/2 to go

We just started some sourdough that way, so keep us informed of how that works. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Tyler Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 3:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] O

Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens

> > The fonts on my pen look similar to Wingdings ;) > > John We probably don't need to get into that. My wife is the only person who can read reliably read my handwriting. When it is not fresh on my mind I cannot. I still enjoy writing it with a fountain pen, though. BillR _

Re: [MBZ] OT: Fountain Pen Question

That does confirm that he is in his right mind. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 5:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Fountain Pen Question

Re: [MBZ] open window

This sort of thing has happened to me twice, once with each rear window [those that do not get opened regularly.] A bit of contact cleaner and multiple repetitions of operating the switch in the console took care of it each time, though not immediately. One was fairly easy, the other took multiple

Re: [MBZ] Motoroam road trip #1.

Sounds like a great adventure, and like most great adventures will probably be much more glorious in memory than while on it. Enjoy to the fullest the parts that are wonderful, they will help get you through some of the others. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [

Re: [MBZ] Found a pretty nice 300SD -- question - rear window area rust

When I had to replace the front and rear windows on my 1981 300SD I discovered that the small amount of rust [like you describe] covered a large amount of inside rust - also with a mostly dry trunk. I had to have the entire ledge rebuilt. Not all that expensive [under $300 I think for rebuild and

Re: [MBZ] New 240D

Looks good. I enjoyed my 240D. Looks like this is a pretty nice one. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dimitri Seretakis Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 9:16 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] New

Re: [MBZ] Alright who did it?

I'm just hoping that anyone who swiped a stop sign was a bit more careful in location selection than one near where I lived in Indiana. The EMS service I was a volunteer EMT for was called to a scene that included two bodies in an accident caused [or at least contributed to] by a missing sign. Bil

Re: [MBZ] Alright who did it?

From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 4:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Alright who did it? On Mon, 2 Feb 2009 16:17:19 -0500, "Bill R" said: > I'm just hoping t

Re: [MBZ] Alright who did it?

<< Not really any way to safely steal a stop sign.>> But that comes pretty close. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 5:16 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Su

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

I'd suggest talking to the folks who install whatever unit you have about the best thermostat for it. I had someone install the correct brand, but the wrong model for my heat pump. It caused all kinds of problems thought it was a good thermostat. I ended up with the $100 version to replace the $

Re: [MBZ] Want a woody?

I just figured the near miss would send them into the priesthood. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 7:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wan

Re: [MBZ] Want a woody?

: [MBZ] Want a woody? That's good, Bill. I was trying to think how I could get that in there, too. ;< Wilton - Original Message - From: "Bill R" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 7:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] Mattress in '83 300D Sleeper Car

Sure, send them along. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Archer Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 5:47 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Mattress in '83 300D Sleeper Car Some time ago someone asked m

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mattress in '83 300D "Sleeper"

Hi Gerry - interesting conversion. There have been a few times when something like that would have been a welcome addition to my life. At my ripe old age and condition I would have to have heating and cooling, though, or I couldn't sleep. Thanks for sharing. How much time did you spend with that

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

Depending on the email program you use you can route different addresses into junk folders, or route the ones from those in your address book or approved list into specific folders. If you post a full description someone can probably tell you exactly how to do it. BillR -Original Message

Re: [MBZ] White Christmas

When you are able to stop at those signs the question is whether the people behind you also have such ability. I worried about that a bit when I was in snow country. Keep the heart attacks to a minimum. They are not fun. Bill R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] White Christmas

d my share of white Christmases; NE, CA, MI, Greenland, etc. 'dont need any more WHITE uns. ;< Wilton - Original Message ----- From: "Bill R" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 9:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] White Christ

Re: [MBZ] White Christmas

May you live until you are tired of it and ready to try something else. Bill R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 10:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] Gonna snow in ATL today.

I still remember some terror associated with I75 going into Atlanta when it was snowing and the road had about 3" of slush. That was about 35 years ago. The experience stuck. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf O

[MBZ] problems with glow plugs

For those much more mechanically inclined than I, I need some insight into glow plug problems. I had a new set put in about 14 months ago on my 1981 300SD - 307k miles. I put in a new set of Bosch because I had two go bad in about a month and figured it was time. In the 14 months I have had thes

Re: [MBZ] problems with glow plugs

I should probably add that for the past two years the car has only been on the road once, for about 600 miles. All the driving I am doing these days is in town. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bill R Sent

Re: [MBZ] problems with glow plugs

-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] problems with glow plugs On Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:45:23 -0400 Mitch Haley wrote: > Bill R wrote: > > I put in a new set of Bosch because I had two go bad

Re: [MBZ] problems with glow plugs

Thanks to all of you who responded or thought about this problem. It is not often that I post questions about the car, but I certainly rely on the group when I do. I'm not sure exactly where to hook up the 12V LED [using alligator clips?]. Pretend I barely know what is under he hood [you won't be

Re: [MBZ] problems with glow plugs

...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 9:54 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] problems with glow plugs Bill R wrote: > If that is one that continues to heat for a time after ignition, yes, I put > in one of those when the old one failed. >

Re: [MBZ] problems with glow plugs

Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 10:52 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] problems with glow plugs Bill R wrote: > Mitch - I had no idea that there was a difference in the type of plugs. I > am now using the plugs that came with the relay, so I assume they

Re: [MBZ] problems with glow plugs

z.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 10:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] problems with glow plugs On Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:36:42 -0400 "Bill R" wrote: > I'm not sure exactly where to hook up the 12V LED [

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: problems with glow plugs

Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: problems with glow plugs Bill R, et al. FWIW. The '85 190E that is now long gone had a flukey ignition switch. In that, after the car started, the switch/lock would spring back almost all the way, with the result that the heater fan would shut off. It may have shut other t

Re: [MBZ] how fast does Rusty deliver stuff?

Very cute grandchildren - as are mine, of course. We are heading to Alaska next Friday for the birth of our latest granddaughter, with another on the way via our daughter in Atlanta. At least she is closer. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-bou

Re: [MBZ] how fast does Rusty deliver stuff?

You mean "Flowmax?" How's that for a drug name? Wilton Very descriptive??? 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

Re: [MBZ] OT VOIP

"Kaleb C. Striplin" writes: > Anybody using one of these VOIP deals like vonage, or that magic jack > thing? Does it work OK? Kids use Vonage and like it ok. We use a cable phone service over our cable modem - Comcast, and that has been fine. Using Skype is a hit or miss situation for me as

Re: [MBZ] OT - new computer - storage

I picked up a 440 Gb Toshiba external USB hard drive at Sam's Club [on the sale shelf] for $36. It is the size of two decks of cards side by side. I will use it as a backup for my desktop and as an extended memory device on my new Sony UX380N handheld, though it already has a 40 Gb internal drive.

Re: [MBZ] OT - new computer

Hi Wilton - this might not apply so some of the far more tech savvy folks can help here. I have tried a couple of times to use devices that were not meant for USB with a USB adaptor and it never worked. Might be there is some transfer rate problem. I have no idea, but with the price of storage no

Re: [MBZ] OT - new computer - storage

computer - storage Which reminds me. The parts for your car got here today. Thanks Rusty. Great work. Manfred Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:20:09 -0400 From: "Bill R" Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - new computer - storage I picked up a 440 Gb Toshiba external USB hard drive at Sam's Club [on

Re: [MBZ] OT - Passenger lands airplane!!

Sure, but "Pilot/owner lands airplane" would not be a 'grabber' headline. Too bad lots of people still think the purpose of newspapers and TV news programs is to tell news rather than make money. I tend to like BBC World News, but do miss a lot of local stuff that way. BillR -Original Message

Re: [MBZ] OT - Passenger lands airplane!!

e terminal in MIA for my second leg back to Charlotte from St. Kitts yesterday. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bill R Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 3:58 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MB

Re: [MBZ] OT - Passenger lands airplane!!

edes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Passenger lands airplane!! Usually in the US I think. When I was on China airlines, they played a movie that had an airline hijacking in-flight, and nobody seemed to notice or care. Tyler Bill R wrote: > I'm doing Jax to somewhere, then som

Re: [MBZ] Thunder

In general I have respect for any who are in public service, but have a special appreciation for the USCG. I'll be spending a bit of time on the CG base in Anchorage next week [Son in law is a Chief Petty Officer in Valdez, AK on temp assignment there awaiting the birth of their second daughter ne

Re: [MBZ] Smart v. C

I've referenced this a time or two already ... on the 'coming at you too fast for human reactions' theme: A speeding Camero coming out of an "S" curve I was going into, pouring down rain. 14' of skid marks behind my car [at @ 50MPH] none at all behind hers. I stopped dead [I was almost dead, too

Re: [MBZ] Thunder

ior officer says "Hi, Chief" ask him what his enlisted rate was prior to OCS. On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 6:32 AM, Bill R wrote: > Son in law is a Chief Petty Officer in Valdez, > AK on temp assignment there awaiting the birth of their second daughter > next > week. -

Re: [MBZ] Retirement

Good luck on the whole retirement thing. I've been retired for 5 years and think it is great, but I do miss the friends and travel of my previous job [went Key West to Tampa working with community groups]. I suspect you will find enough to do, but do make sure you get involved in some good organi

Re: [MBZ] OT Retirement

NRA membership for anyone interested! - Original Message - From: "Bill R" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 2:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Retirement > Good luck on the whole retirement thing. I've been retired for 5 years

Re: [MBZ] OT - Chainsaw engines; was B-29

Come on Wilton. With your mechanical skills a couple of wings can't be far behind. Make it a double wing and sell advertising. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 1:56 PM To: m

Re: [MBZ] OT - Chainsaw engines; was B-29

ank and go left; 'could even get really sophisticated and incorporate a foot-operated rudder at each side in the rear. ;<))) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Bill R" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 4:08 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] OT - Chainsaw engines; was B-29

Hi Gerry - We missed you Saturday, but Manfred did a good job in adjusting the throttle linkages on the SD and that has almost taken care of my shift problems. He also put in a monitor light to see if the GPs come on during driving [not yet]. I always have a cane in the car and often use it. I

[MBZ] MelroseQ

Hi Gerry - That could be worked out. Suggest a time. BillR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] knee

Hi Larry: Not sure if someone else has mentioned this to you, but here are some thoughts from an OLD rehab nurse (me): 1) Do as much as you can with a physical therapist BEFORE your surgery -- it will help you to move along that much faster post-op. Even if you've only got 2 weeks, call your MD

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 240D (W123) NHTSA Full-Frontal Impact

Having eaten an MB steering wheel back in 1971 I can assure you they are not compatible with retaining a full set of teeth, or all parts of your jaw. They found and reinstalled 4 out of 5 pieces of mine, and most of my teeth. 1962 220Sb, RIP. Camero and driver who hit me, RIP also. BillR -Ori

Re: [MBZ] Better buy 'em now boys

I liked my Focus very much. When I was told I'd be getting a new car the supervisor told me I'd be getting a Fiesta. I was a bit concerned, despite his assurance it was a good car, until I discovered it was really a Focus. The early ones [mine was first US model year] had too many recalls [5 whil

Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D 300SD ride height

Dan - can you check that for a 1981 300SD? I am hearing some creaking that could well be some mounts. Motor mounts are fairly new, but I doubt any others are. Thanks - BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LWB250

Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D 300SD ride height

300SD ride height Bill I hate to be a party pooper but have you checked the condition of the repair to the frame that you had done. Remember you had creaking before that was done. Hope it hasn't come apart of busted somewhere else. Manfred Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 16:58:09 -0400 From: &q

Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D 300SD ride height

Manfred Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 22:57:12 -0400 From: "Bill R" Subject: Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D 300SD ride height Manfred, I used to like you. Now I may have nightmares tonight. I had the oil changed recently and they usually check such things on my car. Hope that t

Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D 300SD ride height

but I'll take what I can get. Manfred Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 22:57:12 -0400 From: "Bill R" Subject: Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D 300SD ride height Manfred, I used to like you. Now I may have nightmares tonight. I had the oil changed recently and they usually check su

Re: [MBZ] Becker has advice for my wife...

Jim - My last company car had one with one of those 'stinking light shows', but a good radio, CD and cassette. The light show could be tuned off for people like us. My kids liked it, though. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] nice dress watch for cheap

Chronoshark.com seems to work for me. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 9:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] nice dress watch for cheap On Sun, 17 M

Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem

RockXP did the job, then I got a message that Windows was closing down, and I had 60 seconds to close out everything I wanted to save. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of dave walton Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 1

Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos

Gerry - It could be the voice won't help much as I doubt it would be loud enough [though it does have an earphone jack and is Bluetooth capable so a Bluetooth earphone is a possibility]. I really like the features of my old IPAQ RX5915 Pocket Computer. They are getting cheap [a guy offered me one

Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos

.@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Archer Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos From: Bill R Gerry - It could be the voice won't help much as I doubt it would be loud enough [though it does have an earphone jack and is Blueto

Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos

used a lot more. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Archer Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos From: Bill R You do have to have a 'hotspot' to

Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos

rcher" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos > From: Bill R > You do have to have a 'hotspot' to download an send emails, but I have > done > it when travelling, though not when moving ... you

Re: [MBZ] Letter from a Dodge Dealer

Thanks for the personal view, Tom BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 11:23 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Letter from a Dodge Dealer The auto make

Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe

Congratulations on the graduate child. Another step along the way. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 9:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe

(for which she is quite qualified due to her B.A.) posted where step-dad is in management. And my immediate supervisor is the one who will be interviewing her. On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 5:06 AM, Bill R wrote: > Congratulations on the graduate child. Another step along the way. > BillR

Re: [MBZ] WTB Exhaust manifold for OM603

For those of us not members of Oz Benz, what is it? BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Hendrik & Fay Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] WTB Exhaust manifold for OM603

Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi - forever grad school

I have you beat on that Wilton. Major emphasis on girlfriend in grad school, getting her and the degree took 7 years [along with four kids]; post grad degree took ten years to finally pull off. Too long. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun..

Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi - forever grad school

commission and 37 years old with a wife and three children for the degree while OFF active duty from AF. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Bill R" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MIS

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

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- From:

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

Porsches On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 9:34 AM, Bill R 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 claimed,

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler/Maserati spawn

] 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 leaks.

[MBZ] Blower motor on a 140

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 gi

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor on a 140

l 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

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor on a 140

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

] 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

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor on a 140

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 sear

Re: [MBZ] Older

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 Se

[MBZ] 300 TD

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: http://okiebenz.com/m

Re: [MBZ] 300 TD

ith the valve body (sticking valve) but I'm not worried enough about it to go in after it. Manfred Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:48:29 -0400 From: "Bill R" Subject: [MBZ] 300 TD Hi Manfred - how is the 300TD project coming along? BillR _

Re: [MBZ] More Re; colleges

If we are suggesting good small colleges, I'd suggest checking out Lynchburg College in Lynchburg VA. Very good facilities, very good faculty [at least when I was there]. Because it is in the frozen Northland [which they would hotly dispute] they have indoor as well as outdoor sports facilities.

Re: [MBZ] Parts exchange

seat switch for a 126. Looking at the case/board/contacts and little pieces gives me nightmares. Bill R 1981 300SD 311k miles 1997 LWB S320 158k miles -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of drcscru...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday

Re: [MBZ] Macs of all flavors

If such is appropriate for 10 year old who is looking to have her own computer I am interested. I also have two very old mac 1400cs powerbook laptops that someone might need for parts. They still work, but require too much for a PC trained 10 YO or a 60 YO grandpa to use. BillR -Original Me

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