[MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

Just got an email from Summit Racing. Headlight doors from Bosch NLA. Bummer. -D Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Part Number Question

Copied from my texts to my dealer parts guy - I just bought two of them: "A question, if I may: A 0008350644 magnet, otherwise known as a monovalve kit or plunger, used to be around $260.00 list. A couple of months ago, the price dropped to around $50 - I remember asking you to check it for

Re: [MBZ] Part Number Question

;>> >>> Searched for monovalve using part number 1147213007 to no avail. >>> >>> On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 7:47 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >>> It's these guys: >>> &

[MBZ] 240D with a Rebuilt Title?

Crack pipe price? https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5994187195.html -D Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT - My first car

1970 Ford Maverick 2 door. Inline six (170 ci), the smallest displacement version of the venerable inline six 300 engine, three on the tree manual transmission, heater and AM radio. Light blue. Funny story about getting this car: When I was in middle school and my older brother started

Re: [MBZ] Servicing Injectors

There is a guy on German eBay that sells Monark nozzles at very competitive prices, and ships promptly. I just bought a set for the 300D and they were $137.00 shipped. I got them in about a week's time from the Fatherland. Bosch nozzles are garbage according to a couple of fuel injection people

Re: [MBZ] Servicing Injectors

rcedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > I thought it was .5 bar. 5 bar is like 72+ psi, that seems like a lot. > Although, how much is injection pressure? > -Curt > > From: Dan--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes

[MBZ] Get off my lawn, you pesky kids!!!

Grandpa is selling his 240D, dammit. https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5994187195.html -D Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I just found the next car for Poos

I don't think so, unless it's goofed up. Look at the line coming from the radiator cap hose barb. That appears to go over to the side and down. I would add that there may not have been an overflow bottle on this car since it is a gray market car. I've never seen a Mercedes overflow bottle

Re: [MBZ] I just found the next car for Poos

The container at the radiator support with the circular cover is the windshield washer reservoir. That's the standard W123 setup. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 8, 2017, at 9:03 AM, tyee165 via Mercedes > wrote: > > The container with the red cap looks like windshield

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

I found some guys in Michigan who bought out all of Bosch's old stock. They had the right side but not the left. I snagged a right side door for $60. Now I just have to find the left side. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 2, 2017, at 11:32 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Part Number Question

ia Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Solution: >> Dan, buy a couple more, sell them to Andrew for a small profit. Everybody >> wins. >> -Curt >> >> From: Dan--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> To: Mercedes Discus

Re: [MBZ] Good Deal on an Mustang - I mean SL...

Owning a 97 model of this car I can assure you that it's quite easy to work on once the air cleaner is removed. Having the exact same engine setup in two W140 chassis cars, I can also attest to the ease of servicing with the R129 (SL500) versus the W140s. Since the convertible sits closer to

Re: [MBZ] OT: cell foniness

Been a Verizon customer (private and corporate) for nearly 20 years, mainly due to their superior network and massive buildout. I have four phones and a tablet on Verizon right now with 12GB of data and everything else unlimited. I just bought the last SIM-based phone to replace all the CDMA

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

Gerry, Good to see you! I used some 3M wheel with these little orange spines. It's probably as aggressive as a wire wheel, but seems a little gentler, if that makes sense. I believe it's called a Scotchbrite radial bristle wheel if memory serves me correctly. It did leave some fine

Re: [MBZ] Inj pumps

I believe it's "Monark" but I could be wrong. Excellent stuff. Still German made, too, I think. I've got a set of their nozzles in my 603 injectors, getting ready to order a set for the W123. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jan 23, 2017, at 10:54 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

to it, you can run it outside if > you need to wash stuff > > --FT > > >> On 1/23/17 10:28 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >> Heh. It would be the one I cook in, but no. >> >> We have an "outdoor kitchen" on our lanai with a gas stove/range. We

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

the space for it. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jan 23, 2017, at 10:01 AM, Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > On Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:06:38 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Before I put the wheel to it I cle

Re: [MBZ] Fixing floors

I suspect it's all up to who you hire. We've used inspectors on every purchase or sale we've done since 1986, and every one of them has been great. We vet them carefully and always get references, which may have something to do with our success. The last one we used spent over four hours on

Re: [MBZ] Fixing floors

Looks like the area isn't graded away from the house. That's a no-no. Second, I concur on the engineered wood floor. There are plenty of places that sell the cheap stuff that would look decent enough to get the place sold. No need to put good stuff like Pergo in there. And to pile on, the rot

Re: [MBZ] Vintage microcars

Or, as the WWI fighter pilot used to say, "Those Fokkers were Messerschmidts!" -D Sent from my iPad > On Jan 27, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > LOL. My point is - there is very little practical use for a micro car, > other then

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

Get a hold of Chip Lamb. He's from the Richmond area and will probably know who is good in the area. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jan 27, 2017, at 12:10 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Part Number Question

It's these guys: http://www.mbpartsworld.com/ A good general parts identification setup tied to the EPC. However, it's not 100% accurate so I would always verify any number I got from it with a dealer using your VIN. Actually, they just need the last eight characters of your VIN. -D Sent

Re: [MBZ] Window Sealant?

If he was talking about a W124, yes, it would be a glue in windshield. For that matter, so would a W126. Sorry for any confusion. -D Sent from my iPad > On Jan 30, 2017, at 7:33 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > Oh OK I guess I got confused and thought that Max's car had

Re: [MBZ] physix problemz

I was just looking back at this thread. So the vacuum guy's stuff was on Star Trek? Interesting. -D Sent from my iPad > On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:41 AM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > I know that Next Gen episode. Scotty is trapped in a Dyson Sphere.

Re: [MBZ] Fixing floors

I would look at two things regarding the constructIon of the house as to the moisture: 1.) The gutter in the corner is not configured properly. There should be some sort of "splash guard" on the outside edge of the gutter to prevent water from washing over the side. What's happening is that

Re: [MBZ] Check One Off the Bucket List

It will replace the Tommymobile (1998 S420). I understand your thought process, and the W124 would have been my first pick for sure, but the owner wouldn't budge on price ($1900) and the budget would have been pretty well wiped out by that. It needed a set of tires for sure, so that would have

Re: [MBZ] Check One Off the Bucket List

this afternoon. New keys will be ordered and a VMI has been faxed to me right now. Fun! -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 20, 2017, at 9:29 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > That's a pretty good deal > > --FT > > >> On 2/20/1

[MBZ] Check One Off the Bucket List

Bought the 1990 300 SEL. https://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/6000845444.html Sent the owner an email this morning about how it would be restored to its former glory and changed my initial offer from $1200 to $1100 at the last second, figuring I had nothing to lose. They accepted. Picking it

Re: [MBZ] Check One Off the Bucket List

I fancy myself as an upscale bottom feeder for some needs. Still lots of life left in these cars, and if cosmetics are good I can pretty much deal with everything else. Thank you. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 20, 2017, at 1:06 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] riots Wuz: 91 300SEL

We saw it land and take off from MacDill AFB last week from our office, which has a great view of Tampa Bay and the base. Had to look up the NOTAMs to get an idea of when it was coming and going, since you can't track it on any of the radar services. If you think it looked big flying over, you

Re: [MBZ] 91 300SEL

Close. Tony. What was even better was that he had me follow him to a parking lot a couple of blocks away from his house because he has a neighbor who sits out in his garage and watches everything he does. He said he doesn't like the guy watching him. I made note of the guy when I pulled up.

Re: [MBZ] 91 300SEL

to be there for a long time at $1900 FIRM. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 17, 2017, at 9:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > What;s the deal with that cheep dizzel? > > --FT > > >> On 2/17/17 9:43 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >> I mig

Re: [MBZ] 91 300SEL

Yeah, that's probably the case, however, it points at an approach towards repairs that suggests some serious half-assedness, which means there's more stuff like it to discover as you dig deeper into the car. As for the M103 in the W126 chassis, I'm looking for some actual numbers from someone

Re: [MBZ] 91 300SEL

ut not a whole lot > on a car that old. Send me the link to it again. I'm sitting on the beach > drinking a Miami Vice at the moment too lazy to look it up. This is a company > trip so I'm working. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 17, 2017, at 10:03 AM, Dan--- via

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

It used a pretty decent Buick engine, didn't it? -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 17, 2017, at 2:37 PM, Ed Booher via Mercedes > wrote: > > Like I said earlier, quality control for those cars was horrible. To daily > drive one you *must* properly sort it. Which means

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

When I was considering a Jetta or Passat for one of the boys I heard a lot of horror stories about timing belts on the little four they used. Same thing about oil, you had to use a certain type/weight or the engine would be guaranteed to grenade around a certain mileage. -D Sent from my iPad

Re: [MBZ] 91 300SEL

he long haul.. > >> Dan--- via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> February 17, 2017 at 1:42 PM >> Thanks, Larry. >> >> They put some more pictures up at my request. I'm still waiting to see if >> they can give me any mileage info: >> &g

[MBZ] Nice 240D

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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 135, Issue 123

"Engineering samples"? -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 22, 2017, at 12:57 PM, Ronald Courcy via Mercedes > wrote: > > with regards to antenna drive belts. My last interaction with Continental USA > was quite a while ago but in summary they said they could not sell the

Re: [MBZ] Today's 300SEL Fun

I just looked in the EPC and there's a reference to a relay that has "MAS" on it like this one and a knob on the top. Sounds like this is what I saw. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 23, 2017, at 9:30 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It has something to do

[MBZ] Today's 300SEL Fun

Actually yesterday's... Was still pretty pooped from a full day of work and turning in late the night before, so I figured I would do some low impact stuff on the car last night. So I changed the oil and filter, replaced a leaky monovalve insert and removed some sort of strange kludge that was

Re: [MBZ] Today's 300SEL Fun

leb C. Striplin via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > It has something to do with egr iirc > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 23, 2017, at 8:18 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> Actually yest

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

If I recall, these motors have a thermal protection device in them to prevent overloading. I have seen these fail and render the motor useless (until you jumper across them, of course.) Dan Sent from my iPad > On Feb 22, 2017, at 12:50 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Moving from Win 7 to Win 10 and MacBook

Why not just copy the files to a USB thumb drive and copy them on to the new machine? No need to buy software to do this. Both Windoze and a Mac photo software will readily import image files when they appear. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Feb 23, 2017, at 9:28 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Strange Wind Pattern

Nothing strange about it. Typical wind pattern for a low pressure system moving through the area. It does mimic and is very similar to that of a tropical storm or hurricane, however. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 23, 2017, at 10:58 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Moving from Win 7 to Win 10 and MacBook

Any name brand USB stick is fine. SanDisk, etc., any of the major memory folks. If it's just pictures, the "import" function in the native Photos app on the Mac will bring them all in at one time. Copy the contents of the "Pictures" folder to your USB stick, plug it into your Mac, open the

Re: [MBZ] Strange Wind Pattern

om my iPad > On Feb 23, 2017, at 1:24 PM, Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > On Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:03:38 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Nothing strange about it. Typical wind pattern for a low pressure >>

Re: [MBZ] Today's 300SEL Fun

I should have clarified. No heat from the dash vents. It may have been coming out of the defrost vents, I'm not sure. I didn't have it running for any length of time. Since there was coolant behind the diaphragm I'm satisfied that the monovalve was leaking. -D Sent from my iPad On Feb 23,

[MBZ] 91 300SEL

I might go look at the 300k 300SEL this weekend. Does anyone have any direct experience with the M103 in the W126 chassis as far as fuel mileage? I'm really curious about this, but don't have any real information short of anecdotal stuff. Thanks, -D Sent from my iPad

Re: [MBZ] 91 300SEL

ering it's normally aspirated. It drove well and was almost as good as a gas W124, I thought. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Feb 17, 2017, at 9:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > What;s the deal with that cheep dizzel? > > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] 91 300SEL

;mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > This is the official mileage - > > https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/8028.shtml > > They say 15 combined.. I didn't see the original post - isit a diesel? The > above relate to gas I suspect... > > LarryT > > >&g

Re: [MBZ] Manfred/Kyle's Neighbor After a Night of Hookers and Blow

ey McLain via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > gone! you or Kyle must have bought it already! > >> Dan--- via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> February 13, 2017 at 1:29 PM >> https://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/6002064635.htm >> &

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist NC Florida

Tommy's W140 is approaching 300k and still going strong despite the eldest son's lack of care (sorry, Tom!). I stay on top of him on maintenance, but he's not a good housekeeper. Guess he didn't get the Martha gene -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 9, 2017, at 3:10 PM, clay via Mercedes

[MBZ] Interesting Diesel

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Re: [MBZ] Craigslist NC Florida

> upgrade, you you are saying this will soften 3-4? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 10, 2017, at 8:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> Actually, the accumulator spring in K1 will fix your 2-3 "stacked" shift, >&g

Re: [MBZ] slow start today

Here's our current political cluster, of which I can only comment on in a limited manner as my department has been involved with the investigation: Our county has a commission, the PTC, which manages cabs licenses and other forms of paid public transportation. It's been well known to be a

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

It's an M103. That's a really, really tired M103 if it's the original engine. Never heard of one going 300k. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 13, 2017, at 12:57 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Sun, 12 Feb 2017 16:25:40 -0500 Daniel Penoff via Mercedes >

[MBZ] Manfred/Kyle's Neighbor After a Night of Hookers and Blow

https://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/6002064635.htm Translation: "I spent far too much money on this car, but I should be able to recoup all of it when I sell, right?" -D Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fcp euro

I don't recall seeing any URO stuff in their catalog, but they do sell Meyle, which can be less than quality stuff IMHO. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 10, 2017, at 9:42 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I ordered the primer pumps from them a few weeks back,

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist NC Florida

>> >>>> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >>>>> How much of a delay when going into reverse? That could be a forewarning. >>>>> My 1983 300TD exhibited that behavior a few weeks before permanently >>>>> losing >>>>> reverse +

[MBZ] 1985 300TD Blower Motor

Buddy with a 300TD is asking: > The blower motor has been intermittent on this car since I purchased it three > years ago. If the blower did not come on you could wrap the dash and it > would roar to life. About a month ago the blower stopped working altogether. > I took it apart and

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist NC Florida

; MG wrote: >>>>>> The transmission in my TD has had a delay going into reverse for >>>>>> over 5 years now more then 20k miles. I guess I'll have to get a >>>>>> rebuilt tranny right quick now. >>>>>> >>>>&g

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

But does it have the rare Zundfolge engine? -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 16, 2017, at 2:48 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > Yeah but if I was to get a car with gull wing doors then I would want the > Mercedes 300slr Uhlenhaut coupe. I think there were only 2 made that

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

How's about Bradley GTs? -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 16, 2017, at 3:01 PM, Ed Booher via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bricklin's are where it's at man. > > EdB > > On Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 2:48 PM, MG via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Yeah but if I was to

[MBZ] 1995 W124 300D

https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/5998957523.html Talked to the owner today. Second owner, Florida car, service records, evaporator and wiring harness replaced, IP O rings replaced late last year, everything works but RR window doesn't like to go all the way down. No rust, good tires,

Re: [MBZ] 1995 W124 300D

On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 2:33 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Most any storage bin company will give you the first month free, and the >> next two months cheepcheep. Just sayin... >> >> --FT >> >> >>

Re: [MBZ] 1995 W124 300D

It's literally around the corner from the mother in law, so I could easily stash it in her carport if I needed to. We'll see. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 15, 2017, at 2:42 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Maybe make a deal with the owner for him to store

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist NC Florida

What Rick and Curt said. These cars are built to a very different standard than you're used to. While we all chuckle at the "million mile engine" claims in CL ads, there's a lot more truth to that than many might believe. Your car is barely broken in. Short of a catastrophic failure, to go out

Re: [MBZ] 1940 Pontiac Business Coupe on BAT

Buddy in high school had the Chrysler version of this. Amazing car, almost like a small warehouse inside as there was no back seat, just a shelf that extended into the trunk. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 9, 2017, at 1:11 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Blower Motor

Thanks, Jim. I forgot about the side board solder joints, as the last PB unit I worked on was in my 350SDL which has a later design that eliminates this point of failure. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 10, 2017, at 10:02 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > Solder joints inside

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Blower Motor

Why? Does the electrical section of the ignition switch feed the blower? I recall hearing about this before, but didn't know what the rationale was for it. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 10, 2017, at 10:19 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes that is

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist NC Florida

ome Depot parking lot. You might want to > start shopping for a good used transmission to lug around in the trunk. > >> On Thu, Feb 9, 2017 at 1:19 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> What Rick and Curt said. >> >> These cars ar

Re: [MBZ] Brake Light on (was Best Axle Choice)

You've got a stuck float switch in the brake fluid reservoir. Those one or two little black rubber caps on top of the reservoir cover float switches that trigger the brake warning switch in the instrument cluster. If one gets hung up the light will remain on. One way to tell for sure is to

[MBZ] CL Scam?

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Re: [MBZ] w123 front headliner trim

It's just the formed hardboard, so I would expect that you could get some 3M upholstery adhesive and reglue it. Ideally if you had a vacuum bag you could use it to hold everything in place. Otherwise, not sure how you would keep it clamped until the adhesive dries. -D Sent from my iPad > On

Re: [MBZ] Powder Coating?

I had intake and exhaust manifolds done on my W114 coupe some years ago. The finish was as hard as a rock, I recall that. It held up well on the exhaust considering the temperatures involved. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Mar 1, 2017, at 10:53 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Powder Coating?

Gotcha. -D Sent from my iPad > On Mar 2, 2017, at 8:22 AM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have them on the rear already and the front are getting done this > Saturday. > > It is just the overall appearance of the wheel is much nicer, in my > opinion, when the

Re: [MBZ] Powder Coating?

Change to ceramic pads and you won't have an issue with dust. -D Sent from my iPad > On Mar 2, 2017, at 7:51 AM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes > wrote: > > And I can't wait to get a spare set of bunts to powdercoat for the wagon... > So easy to clean on car wash day! > >

Re: [MBZ] DO MY WORK FOR ME

Rock auto has been selling Bosch for cheap. Can't give a direct link because I don't know your model year. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 27, 2017, at 9:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The (other) SD is not wanting to start, I figure I should throw in a

Re: [MBZ] Polei drives to ND

Less than $10 worth of new capacitors would probably fix your cruise amp. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 27, 2017, at 12:01 AM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > No cruise control on Polei, so it was all foot work for hours and hours. By > the end of the trip, my right knee

Re: [MBZ] Today's 300SEL Fun (Sunday)

The car got the full exterior Martha treatment last week so it should only need a rinse. After the morning dew mixed with the pollen it looked like crap, but it is what it is. And while I don't have a problem with it, the darned stuff is near debilitating for a lot of people I know. I don't

Re: [MBZ] Clearcoat Peeling

You can't. People have tried, but once the surface is breached it's only a matter of time. Sorry. -D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 27, 2017, at 12:41 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > It seems my clearcoat is beginning to peel. How do I stem this tide? > > Bob

Re: [MBZ] Today's 300SEL Fun (Sunday)

On Mon, Feb 27, 2017 at 11:07 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com >> wrote: > >> The car got the full exterior Martha treatment last week so it should only >> need a rinse. After the morning dew mixed with the pollen it looked like >> crap, b

Re: [MBZ] Chowda Q IX 2016 pics aaifs537di

Did the rangers come by for their annual consumption? Dan > On Sep 13, 2016, at 3:12 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > The long awaited ChowdaQ 2016 pics are > up:http://s843.photobucket.com/user/curtludwig/library/ChowdaQ%20IX%202016?sort=3=1 > it should

Re: [MBZ] VW

If it’s any consolation there are lawmakers in a number of states attempting to pass laws to allow fining or ticketing these idiots when they do this. Some pretty interesting stories about how they have injured bikers and others with this stupidity. Dan > On Sep 13, 2016, at 3:25 PM, Kevin

Re: [MBZ] I want this '62 Rolls Silver Cloud

Talk to George, the Leatherique guy. He's owned a number of them. Best as I can tell from what I've heard is that many parts are prohibitively expensive and they're a real PITA to work on. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 29, 2016, at 12:40 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection

There are ones that are short enough for a window opening, maybe 36". Dan Sent from my iPad > On Oct 4, 2016, at 2:48 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > Shower curtain rods if window openings wide enough. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 4, 2016, at 2:46 PM,

Re: [MBZ] euro TD

For what it is I think the price is high, but then again, it's such a one-off vehicle there's really no point of reference for a price, either. If it was in better condition, say, without the body damage, I could see his BIN price being realistic. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Oct 6, 2016, at

Re: [MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection

Yup. The 2x2 across the middle would match up with the frame between the panes (they're double hung windows.) Dan Sent from my iPad > On Oct 5, 2016, at 11:08 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'd put a 2x2 frame around the inside, as a spacer, and one strip >

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

I have an observation in this regard: While one might think hurricanes are the better of say, a winter storm, having experienced both I would disagree. Here's why: A winter storm usually comes up quickly and with minimal warning. When you know it's coming you might have all of a day or two to

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

Talk to Mitch. He seems to be the king of finding old generators on CL for a good price. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Oct 5, 2016, at 11:44 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've been thinking about picking up a real Honda generator. Figure this storm > will

Re: [MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection

The problem with something like this that is permanent is that the government gets involved. Most shutters you see are decorative in nature and would be worthless for protection. There are "storm shutters" as you describe, but they're expensive, custom made, and have to be installed by a

Re: [MBZ] Strange effect

That's what I really dislike about the CFL curlicue lamps - they take a while, even where it's warm, to get to full brightness. I have a couple in the front porch fixture, but only because it's a PITA to get to and I leave it on all night. I have a couple of coach lamps on either side of the

Re: [MBZ] Q for Larry

I wondered if anyone would catch that Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 20, 2016, at 12:56 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Donald Snook wrote: >> I am just impressed that you used the word "lubricious" ! > > It's no wonder you're impressed. Here's the

Re: [MBZ] Q for Larry

Something we always impressed upon our kids - build a big vocabulary, and more importantly, use it! Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 20, 2016, at 11:06 AM, Donald Snook wrote: > > I am just impressed that you used the word "lubricious" ! > > Don Snook > >

Re: [MBZ] o'bungler's chickens coming home to roost

Hardly. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mooninites https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_Shake Sent from my iPad > On Sep 20, 2016, at 12:58 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan wrote: >> Dan "Master Shake" > > You? - You are Ludmila? > ...hmmm... >

Re: [MBZ] Q for Larry

However, I did use it correctly if you look at the Latin use. At least in context. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 20, 2016, at 12:59 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > I wondered if anyone would catch that > > Dan > > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] o'bungler's chickens coming home to roost

I believe that's the Mooninites. Dan "Master Shake" Sent from my iPad > On Sep 20, 2016, at 12:48 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > --R wrote: >> Do the Mennonites >> actually follow the full moon for their celebratory events? > > I gotta learn to read... >

Re: [MBZ] very rare 603 engine

Sure it's not the rare and very desirable "Zündfolge" engine? Sent from my iPad > On Sep 20, 2016, at 10:18 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looky mo lika M103 vergasser. > >> Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> September 20,

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