Re: [MBZ] I'm gone

2016-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
> --BB > > On 5/12/16 8:10 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> I made a princely sum on the sale of the 77 450SL. Now I am having bad >> thoughts. I am waiting for a few responses to some low price CL ads. There >> are a number of under $700 cars on the site that

Re: [MBZ] RockAuto Closeouts

2016-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
out this recounting, that you have > a job, or that the alleged activity took place. > > --BB > > On 5/12/16 8:26 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> I got stuck in the middle of a Hostile Workplace Environment situation at >> work. >> >> Boss is Ethiopian and is n

Re: [MBZ] Banos

2016-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
Why would they read the pee pee bill if they would not read the OsamaCare bill? clay On May 12, 2016, at 9:38 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >> I have to wonder how many folks have actually read the "bill" ( >> ) >> vs.

Re: [MBZ] RockAuto Closeouts

2016-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
I wish, the company is severely litigation protected. Deep pockets and legal teams in place to rape and pillage anything that comes their way. Standard employment policy is to terminate on any action that peeves one of the family of owners or higher officer. Passing gas that offends one of

Re: [MBZ] RockAuto Closeouts

2016-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
Most of the potty pirates will be seated and not standing, as the plumbing or identity will dictate seat down. Post op the plumbing will match identity so you would have no clue. If you end up standing next to somebody piddling and they really should have observed the gap, that may indicate

Re: [MBZ] RockAuto Closeouts

2016-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
But, but, but... He is a Constipational Law professor!?! Might explain his being full of dung clay On May 13, 2016, at 5:11 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >> You know, over in yurp the yurapeeins are somewhat lax about their gender >> issues in the convenience. I was in the gents in

Re: [MBZ] RockAuto Closeouts

2016-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
Time Magazine tells me I have to pay $42,856.12 as my part of the national debt. I guess everybody under the auspices of congress owes that much as well. What if we skim a little off the top of the payments the furrners are shipping home to pay off some debts? Slow the flow of cash to

Re: [MBZ] Banos

2016-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
Maybe the solution is to do a full chromosomal identification to verify XY gender. A GenID is marked upon your forehead. The Pure XX or XY can use appropriate holes in ground, while the muddled XXY, XYX sorts are given a tree or shrub as needed. clay On May 13, 2016, at 12:54 PM, Scott

Re: [MBZ] Banos

2016-05-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
Potty tipping would become a required ritual and all manner of bullied child would be know by their blue coloration and manure scent clay On May 13, 2016, at 2:00 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Just close the bathrooms and showers at the skools. Put jim's johns out back > at least

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

2016-05-12 Thread clay via Mercedes
Maybe the OM617 NA from a W115 would work. Oil filter down in front, not out the back side. clay On May 12, 2016, at 5:20 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >> Is the OM603 that much longer than the M180? > > THe oil filter is a big problem. even an OM616 will not fit in the 110 >

Re: [MBZ] I'm gone

2016-05-12 Thread clay via Mercedes
I made a princely sum on the sale of the 77 450SL. Now I am having bad thoughts. I am waiting for a few responses to some low price CL ads. There are a number of under $700 cars on the site that just need a little wrenching or visit to PnP for body parts. clay On May 12, 2016, at 5:35 AM,

Re: [MBZ] RockAuto Closeouts

2016-05-12 Thread clay via Mercedes
I got stuck in the middle of a Hostile Workplace Environment situation at work. Boss is Ethiopian and is not supportive of alternative life stylings. Another worker, white boy, goes on about perversions in restrooms and how he should march into a dames latrine pretending to be gender

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
ned up nice. > -Curt > > From: clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: clay <redgh...@comcast.net> > Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2016 11:12 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL > > http

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-05-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
I would say no Benz between 1995 and 2007 is worth adding to the stable.I am so unimpressed with the quality, and what I see in the PnP backs it up. Even the auction yards are passing on these cars. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two

[MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz: SL-Class 450SL This was an interesting sale. The winning bidder made a cheater deal with the owner of the 1974 SL I was selling on CL. He had contacted me in March to take a look at the above car, but flaked. Last week he shows up at my Indy claiming to not know me and that

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

2016-05-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
Craig, did you keep the car? If so, are you parting some goodies. I can use a grille clay On May 3, 2016, at 8:36 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 3 May 2016 14:20:36 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Yes USAA has great rates, but they don't pay

[MBZ] And we are down to the final Three

2016-05-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/76453 I get to vote May 24th for my choice. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

2016-05-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
AS I am understanding, you have a dual boot capability and for Time Machine to function as desired, you would want one TM drive for the 10.7, with another TM disk that loads when you are running Crapitan? On May 5, 2016, at 6:12 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > This Mac Pro has a second

Re: [MBZ] OT - built a PC from scratch recently?

2016-05-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
Hire yourself a wet behind the ears kid to build up a fresh PC. My #1 boy invested far too much in his rig but it was all cutting edge, for about 23 seconds. He used Corsair for the support bits and ASUS Logic board and GPU. Core i7, 32 Gb ram, SSD boot and RAID ... bunch of numbers for the

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

2016-05-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
About the same idea as Hagerty, but Hagerty does not limit your annual mileage. clay On May 4, 2016, at 4:14 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: > I recently got a few emails from USAA advertising a new (I guess) program for > classic cars by partnering with American Collectors Insurance

Re: [MBZ] PA sdl

2016-05-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
Did you rebuild a set for me about six or seven years ago? If you did, they were KILLER! Best spray pattern, quiet as death, increased MPG and worth every penny invested. Sadly the car ate its cam supports... But the injectors did not fail. I think I sold the set out of the OM615 for $120

Re: [MBZ] 124 Grille

2016-05-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am needing one from the last edition. I think yours is original style, which does not translate to the E320 W124. clay On May 4, 2016, at 6:52 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > BTW, grille (with star) on the 124 was knocked off/separated from car intact; > I retrieved it; somebody may need

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car

2016-05-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
I want to sleep 500 in a car that small. Are they clowns or Japanese? clay On May 4, 2016, at 5:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5569073415.html > > > Dan >

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

2016-05-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
Wilton, having been hit, will want to steer far and clear of USAA. The at fault driver insco will be on the hook to make him whole and he will want to push hard and for as long as it takes to get a viable comparable nationwide to his car. I blinked when the idiot who sideswiped my parked

Re: [MBZ] For All Those Green Car Lovers

2016-05-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
h Eeerrooopn. I tink I vant de leder seetz, not zee foof soaked fabric stuff. clay On May 5, 2016, at 1:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Today’s green car: > > http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w126-s-se-sec-sel-sd/1463904-w126-related-items-sale-wanted-buy-549.html#post14311458

Re: [MBZ] And we are down to the final Three

2016-05-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
Had lunch with my Mother today (05/05) and discussed the current political dire straits. Not the band. I pointed out we have ended up with the three stooges. She laughed. Then we drank beer and finished our mexican foods. clay On May 5, 2016, at 8:19 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >

[MBZ] MooseDay in Ft. MacMurray

2016-05-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/76432 May all residents be able to relocate safely clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291747507440?forcerRptr=true=291747507440==ADME:L:EOISSA:MOTORS:1123 On May 1, 2016, at 7:29 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > Mercedes-Benz: SL-Class 450SL > > This was an interesting sale. The winning bidder made a cheater deal with > the owner of t

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
end up completed >> to the high bidder. >>> >>> Dan >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>> On May 2, 2016, at 2:28 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >>>> >>>> It did come pret

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
, but the lowest he made. On May 2, 2016, at 11:53 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Why is the guy backing out? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 2, 2016, at 1:28 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> It did come pretty clean.

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
ocument it, based on what people >> say it sounds like less than half of all auction actually end up completed >> to the high bidder. >>> >>> Dan >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>> On May 2, 2016, at 2:28 PM, clay via Mercedes <merc

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
> On May 2, 2016 7:51:26 PM EDT, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: >> The guy already saw the car, knew the car, and purchased another SL >> just last week from the same seller. That he made only one bid, the >> last one at the end of the auction is

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

2016-05-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
ercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <ka...@striplin.net> > Sent: Friday, May 06, 2016 8:41 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 comps > > >> So are you saying USAA will try to screw over its insured and makes life >> difficult? >>

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

2016-04-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
Somebody has to get his self a 3D scanner and go to town on all the parts we need. I would donate parts, but the stuff I find is mostly old and dilapidated, so would end up as URO quality once printed. I do question the quality of the feedstock and how it compares to original formulation

Re: [MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

2016-04-18 Thread clay via Mercedes
I took a rather nice dame to test drive the SL. Hard to place vintage, but easy on the eyes. I think she was following me home, but she turned onto another street. She is checking with HWMBO to see if she gets a toy for the times when her Volvo SUV is too boring. clay On Apr 18, 2016, at

Re: [MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

2016-04-18 Thread clay via Mercedes
I would take a pair. one for each car clay On Apr 15, 2016, at 10:05 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Here is another alternative for an MB cupholder: (see attachment) > >> It's the one that is sitting on the table at home, where you left the cup >> when you went out to drive ;-) >>

Re: [MBZ] New lister

2016-04-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
The oil squeezed from the quivering bodies of newborn factory engineers in Stuttgart clay On Apr 20, 2016, at 1:55 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > What is the best oil to use in my Mercedes? > > -- > --BB > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] dashcam ASMRgKVxTy

2016-04-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
I expect he will return one day. He was magic clay On Apr 20, 2016, at 3:34 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Marshall’s email is still subscribed. I leave it active just in case he > returns… > > Dan > > >> On Apr 20, 2016, at 6:30 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] New lister

2016-04-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
The off topic list is very limited. You may only speak of watches, guns, oil, gutters, Greenland, BUFFs, kitchen products, operating systems, and how to deal with insurance companies clay On Apr 20, 2016, at 2:24 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > No but I am having a problem with

Re: [MBZ] It makes me hot

2016-04-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
016 2:03:39 PM EDT, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: >> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coleman-513A-Outdoor-3000-5000BTU-Catalytic-Camping-Heater-USA-Made-/331829860704?nma=true=fj3ce867Wod74d9mCtXGJv6A7YM%253D_cvip=true=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 >> >&

Re: [MBZ] dashcam ASMRgKVxTy

2016-04-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
You can get banned. Gabe did it. You have to piss of Regina to get that far gone clay On Apr 20, 2016, at 3:30 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > The only way off the list is by death. Marshall Booth, the Porches guy. > > Jaime has tried to quit several times, but this place is like

Re: [MBZ] It makes me hot

2016-04-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
I aim for it to keep me mobile while working the football games this fall. Near froze by brass ones off on late Fall mornings. So, I just fill it and light it off? clay On Apr 20, 2016, at 3:08 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: > clay wrote: >> I won this thing and wonder what all I need

Re: [MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

2016-04-18 Thread clay via Mercedes
Mayhap She has her own career/job, but I suspect the spouse has the cash. For the asking price, there would need to be comity for this car to find a happy home. I so wish her much success if there needs to be leading clay On Apr 18, 2016, at 5:57 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > That

Re: [MBZ] Relocation talk again

2016-04-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
And you want our blessing? Get your butt to Dallas, dude clay On Apr 12, 2016, at 4:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > So the guy that was running Dallas got the east regional manager job and is > moving to Tampa. So his position is open and Dallas is the 2nd largest Market >

Re: [MBZ] How insane would this be?

2016-04-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
WA has no annual or other regular inspections process. There is a one time inspection to register an out of state vehicle. Mostly minor safety items, brakes, lights, essentials. Based on what is on the road, you can drive anything that will make it down the road. clay On Apr 12, 2016,

[MBZ] I moosed ax you about that

2016-04-28 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/76296 Happy moose day clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a

[MBZ] Lambo project

2016-07-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
SO here is the starting point of a project if I can stay on task and fully beered up. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5672622208.html - donor http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5694622201.html - power plant

[MBZ] Rambo Doors

2016-07-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
I took #2 boy with me to the Deutsches Marque show yesterday. This year the BMW club hosted. Twice the number of participants, with Audi group showing a half dozen cars, Portches in all their glory, a very extensive BMW grouping that just out numbered the Tri-Star crowd. Warm day so good to

Re: [MBZ] Chinee Endoscope

2016-07-14 Thread clay via Mercedes
Good to know. I just got mine and will see how it interfaces with my macbook clay > On Jul 14, 2016, at 9:00 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think we were discussing the cheap (sub $10) eBay/Chinee endoscopes a while > back. > > I just got mine last week

Re: [MBZ] eBay

2016-07-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
Sunday night is supposed to be the killer time slot, since folks will have gotten back from weekend shindigs and will have time to check one last time to make their winning bid. The Friday bidders and other weekend louts will have time to pop on for a bid as well, and Monday morning bidders

Re: [MBZ] Eviction conclusion

2016-07-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
But they seem to stock up on the Bernie shwag. Lots of folks sporting Bernie memorabilia and clothing, as well as posters, stickers, badges. Bet he made a killing on the merch clay > On Jul 30, 2016, at 11:03 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The average

Re: [MBZ] Nice 140 diesel

2016-07-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
Seems priced well for the condition as portrayed in his photos. IT all seems to be functional, down the those corner pop up critters. clay > On Jul 30, 2016, at 5:34 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Seller is on crack though. > > 1995 Mercedes Benz

[MBZ] SEC -- 500 or 560?

2016-07-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am feeling ambivalent about getting a C107 project, and found two SEC that might fit the bill. One is the older, the other an 87. Is the post facelift a better project, or would the earlier SEC be just as fulfilling to play with? I am going to assume neither one has functional AC. What

Re: [MBZ] Eviction conclusion

2016-07-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
We are NOT 240 years old. Damn idiots seem to forget that just claiming your freedom does not give it. In 2023, we WILL be a 240 year old nation. All this hype about Y2K, Mayans and 2012, now Hillary in 2016… clay > On Jul 30, 2016, at 3:51 PM, G Mann via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] OT: political signs

2016-08-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
le were either broke or holding what ever > funds they had, rather than buy more goods.. > > Simple fact... if the government taxed every worker at 100% of annual > income, it would only run the government, at it's present rate of spending, > for about 5 days. > We don't need more

Re: [MBZ] Velour Wagon

2016-08-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
I can not get any attention for the 85 SL either. Most people drank the Kool Aid that the 380 is a time bomb. There are good points for that engine, as long as it has been upgraded to safer. Just as the Rodbenders are great cars once the engines are made good clay > On Aug 10, 2016, at

[MBZ] Another K'leb car

2016-08-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5710445223.html looks like there is no need for it to need a trailer ulike this one https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5721547194.html clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap

Re: [MBZ] OT Nice (Oil Thread)

2016-07-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
Oldest child was in charge of shopping for two years when SWMBA headed north. He was enamored of beef patties (burgers) and bacon. I have been whittling away at seven pounds of bacon in the years since the child left. Cooking product of choice has been bacon grease. As for oil, I am

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cable modem

2016-07-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
Frontier is a giant cluster. They are not doing very well in most of the regions they took over from Verizon. From the scuttlebutt during the change over where SWMBA had to dot I’s and cross T’s so that verizon could transfer franchises, Big V was dumping all the unprofitable regions and was

[MBZ] Happy moose day

2016-07-14 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/77921 My sister did not bite a moose clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save

Re: [MBZ] OT internet

2016-07-12 Thread clay via Mercedes
FIOS is fiber to the home. No copper until it goes from the box in the home to Coax or RJ11/RJ45 for TV/phone/networking. Since there is no power in the line, the box has a back up battery to allow the phone to function and send signal down the line to telco. SWMBA negotiated the leases on

[MBZ] K'Leb 300D

2016-07-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5666915985.html And just in his price range clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life

[MBZ] Matchbox SL

2016-07-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5666350221.html Yeah, I know, it is a R107, not the R113… but right color scheme clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green,

[MBZ] One more for Poos?

2016-07-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5665185721.html Not going to drive all the way to FL, but good price as spare parts clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green,

[MBZ] W116 Lust

2016-07-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
Looks really good for a 300SD. Classic in black with white walls http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5658041773.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] R129 need to knows

2016-07-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am getting ready to put a buddy’s R129 up for sale. What should I know about it? It is a 1995 500SL in well used condition. Celebrity owned. Probably has good wire harness. I looked online for pricing and these things are either low ball or high NADA. Why is there no middle value to

Re: [MBZ] R129 need to knows

2016-07-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
wner > and has records. > > Dan > > >> On Jul 6, 2016, at 6:01 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> I am getting ready to put a buddy’s R129 up for sale. What should I know >> about it? It is a 1995 500SL in we

Re: [MBZ] New DNA 'hard drive' could keep files intact for millions of years

2016-07-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
There was an old Asimov story, “Nightfall”? that had a planet where the sun never went down for something akin to 500 years. Article in today’s paper has a planet found with three suns. No night for hundreds of years and takes 550 years to orbit the main star. Pretty cool. clay > On Jul

Re: [MBZ] 1994 Mercedes Benz Rare Luxury S350 Sedan (3.4L) Turbo Diesel - $5800 (charleston)

2016-07-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
I might have to drive this one cross country instead of getting Walt’s just up the road clay > On Jul 8, 2016, at 7:41 AM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5672742003.html > > -- > --JC > > >

Re: [MBZ] Do Not Buy my S***

2016-07-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
> On Jul 9, 2016, at 6:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > So tell who this TV celebrity is. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jul 9, 2016, at 8:59 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>

[MBZ] Do Not Buy my S***

2016-07-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/291814937217? I spiffed the R129 up and it would be a fine low ball acquisition. I am going to posit that investing $4k would make it a $8k car, no trouble. If it went to a shop for work, it becomes stupid expensive. Shade tree Benz bum could put a new head gasket

[MBZ] Cool tools for somebody

2016-07-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sun-Inductive-Timing-Light-Compression-Tester-Tachometer-Starter-Switch-Set-/311652083958?hash=item488fe968f6=311652083958=mtr This could be of interest to those who swing wrench more than I am prone to. Not mine clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored

Re: [MBZ] Is cheap, off-brand gas bad for engines?

2016-07-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
Last tank of Costco gas was $2.67.gal for 92 octane. That was $0.20 more than 87 octane. Local gas stations are selling at $0.10 steps, unless they are close to the freeway, then it goes to $0.15 steps and about $0.90 or more per gallon than less desperation location options clay > On Jul

Re: [MBZ] Do Not Buy my S***

2016-07-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
be paying someone to do it. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jul 9, 2016, at 9:32 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Deadliest Catch >> >> Sig Hansen >> >> Seller picked the car up a few weeks ago a

Re: [MBZ] Don't see one of these every day...

2016-07-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
WHY YOU DO THAT!?!?! What has once been seen, can not be unseen clay > On Jul 8, 2016, at 9:20 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://i.imgur.com/DVXArCk.jpg > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Do Not Buy my S***

2016-07-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
rote: > >> Car smokes. From the smell it is oil. >> >> --JC >> >> >> On 7/9/16 8:59 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> >>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/291814937217? >>> >>> I spiffed the R129 up and it would be a fine low bal

Re: [MBZ] Polished turd or the nicest 115 since the 70's, you decide

2016-07-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
It shore is nice. Too bad it is red. Red is bad luck for me clay > On Jul 10, 2016, at 7:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: political signs

2016-08-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
For the conspiracy crowd…. Trump is being bought by H->. She needed a complete disaster to be able to be seen as a viable candidate. With Trump, the road to election is paved. He was not ever a real GOP sort. Trump cozied up to H-> and the perv for years. There must be a deal they struck

Re: [MBZ] 380SL humps 458

2016-08-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
The question is which party hagarty pays clay > On Aug 6, 2016, at 5:16 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hilarity ensues > > http://jalopnik.com/ferrari-458-speciale-mutilated-in-front-of-children-at-1784921805 > > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Might be worth messing with

2016-08-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
Need to drag it home, as it is not going to drive. The ECU is hanging in the footwell. A fresh one is in the $1500 range clay > On Aug 1, 2016, at 4:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > 1976 Mercedes convertible 450SL >

[MBZ] Friday car care video

2016-07-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6GsXhBb10k I only use the original factory product clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her

Re: [MBZ] OT: political signs

2016-08-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
The liberal Heaven of Seattle has become a homeless encampment in the last 8 years. These folks are taking over the public rights of way, highway verges, roundabouts, sidewalks, any space they can find to set up camp. The population of unemployed in the Soviet Socialist Republic of Seattle

Re: [MBZ] OT: Time for Rich/Joel to cash in?

2016-06-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
Local news rag had an article about landlords getting extra greedy recently. Instead of increasing rents a bit over time, they are going big time with $1k bumps. Retired nurses who paid $1460/mo are now stuck with $2500. A bunch of other homes and apartments are getting the same bumps. Home

[MBZ] Tri-star Crack 'Ho

2016-08-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
I went to PnP to pick up a tail light for Mom, who backed into a Suburban. As I was driving in to the entry lane, a pair of white MB sedans caught my eye. Builders sales lot… cars too nice to get stripped. The 95 S420 was a great 20 footer. Fellow working the lot was alone on his first day

Re: [MBZ] OT leasing a car

2016-08-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
More cramped than a W124. While cooling my heels at stealer I took to seeing how well my back side fit these things. GLA is made for dwarves. E class, as most of the cars, provide good legroom for driver, but you have to be pre-pubescent to fit well behind. GLE did have room enough to keep

Re: [MBZ] Tri-star Crack 'Ho

2016-08-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
Aug 16, 2016, at 9:14 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I went to PnP to pick up a tail light for Mom, who backed into a Suburban. > > As I was driving in to the entry lane, a pair of white MB sedans caught my > eye. Builders sales lot… cars too n

Re: [MBZ] CLAY!!!!

2017-02-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
You people are sick! Just SICK! Flashing bottom feeders cars at me. And me the tri-star crack whore that I am. I am already working through how to bring that dang Free SD home clay > On Feb 2, 2017, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Another nice

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

2017-02-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://row52.com/Vehicle/Index/WDBAB23A1CB292487 want me to check this? clay > On Feb 2, 2017, at 12:03 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just got an email from Summit Racing. Headlight doors from Bosch NLA. > > Bummer. > > -D > > Sent from my iPad > >

Re: [MBZ] CLAY!!!!

2017-02-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
pretty nice. > > -D > > >> On Feb 2, 2017, at 5:49 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> You people are sick! >> >> Just SICK! >> >> Flashing bottom feeders cars at me. And me the tri-star crack whore that I >>

Re: [MBZ] CLAY!!!!

2017-02-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
nz.com> > wrote: > > Then maybe you were the one who is buying it? That never occurred to me. He > just said it wasn’t available, so I assumed it was sold. > > Good luck - you owe me a ride in it next time I come to the PNW. > > -D > > >> On Feb 2,

[MBZ] Happy Moose day

2017-02-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
> > Troopers investigating two illegal moose killings in Anchorage > http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Troopers-investigating-two-illegal-moose-killings-in-Anchorage-412488833.html > > > > > > Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] One of these things is not like the other....

2017-02-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
Rod bender, faulty mileage, PIA ACC, price is too low for a decent example, which this looks like it might be clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei retired models- 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D -

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

2017-02-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
ibs. > Dan's old ones are probably better than mine! > >> clay via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> February 2, 2017 at 4:44 PM >> http://row52.com/Vehicle/Index/WDBAB23A1CB292487 >> >> want me to check this? >> >> >> clay

Re: [MBZ] Freebie 300SD for Clay

2017-01-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
You have no idea how much that appeals to me. As it is, the neighbors are not that entertained by my collection of old cars. clay > On Jan 31, 2017, at 2:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Go get it, buddy! > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: cell foniness

2017-01-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
AAA also uses CC for their $10/mo service.My parents use them (well, just mom now) and it is really pretty basic service for that Hamilton. Mom got a new phone for free because there is no longer any 2G service to be had. I think the phone is using 3G towers. It is really only used for

Re: [MBZ] In My Neighborhood

2017-02-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
The imitation Korean Prastic car from my ownership experience. Hyundai excel instead of their more lux models clay > On Feb 7, 2017, at 11:05 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > A new term to describe the 2000s Mercedes: The Boring Generation > > On Sat,

Re: [MBZ] SICK money for a '73 R107

2017-02-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
e but IMO the 107s have neither panache or pizzaz. > > On Tue, Feb 7, 2017 at 4:49 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Certainly looks nice. >> >> RB >> >> On 07/02/2017 3:35 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] SICK money for a '73 R107

2017-02-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
That is right on the money. If it is as good as it looks, it is worth every dollar. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei retired models- 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green,

[MBZ] Next Gen PnP

2017-02-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
Nope same old yards, not even upgrading the technology to sell… It is a movement toward the cars of the past 15 years I took a visit to the PnP today because there was a w220 that might have goodness for me. Turns out there were a bunch of benz made since Y2K displacing the older stuff.

Re: [MBZ] Next Gen PnP

2017-02-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
I got the zone 2 Nav CD also. probably not worth anything clay > On Feb 8, 2017, at 5:42 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > that is all the stuff that Jaime is pushing, ('cept the taillights) but I > think what you got is pre-

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