Re: [MBZ] What's this car worth?

I think it’s kinda boring because of the pastel gray and blue interior. My pastel gray 240D not as boring because it has a parchment interior which is a rare and weird color combo. Manny tranny also helps. Read the comments- many people seem to love the color for some reason. The car is super

[MBZ] 240D window seals.

We had some torrential rain here in MA today- a good test for the newly installed front and rear window seals. And they didn’t leak! It’s been so long since I’ve had a w123 with watertight windows! There is a trickle of water coming from passenger side footwell under the dash. I bet it’s rust

Re: [MBZ] Mental Health

What do all these cars do at okie acres? Sent from my iPhone > On May 15, 2018, at 10:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Then you will be ready to send the car to okie acres. > > >> On 5/15/2018 9:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Both front

Re: [MBZ] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income

Wish I had the time! Sent from my iPhone > On May 16, 2018, at 2:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Yes, alas. I may have to take care of this. > > Are you still making house calls? > >> On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 2:25 PM, Dimitri wrote: >> So is

Re: [MBZ] What's this car worth?

I’d say its biggest letdown is the coverlay dash. Sent from my iPhone > On May 16, 2018, at 2:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Kinda doubt it. No pizzazz. > >> On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Dimitri wrote: >> Wonder if it breaks the 5K

Re: [MBZ] 240D window seals.

gt; I would bet that too. I have to get some side window seals for my 300 CD. > Will call classic center. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On May 15, 2018 8:19 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> We had

Re: [MBZ] I guess these are worth a lot of money?

Fitting for a w126 that’s slammed to the ground. Sent from my iPhone > On May 15, 2018, at 4:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Meaning ??? > >> On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 9:07 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wr

Re: [MBZ] Woger - Back from the DEAD!

Me too Sent from my iPhone > On May 15, 2018, at 1:48 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > I will not forward the email, but it seems Woger Ellingson spammed me. From > the GRAVE > > Maybe he spammed Banned too > > clay > > 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone

Re: [MBZ] Delvac 1300 v cheap farm/fleet oil

Yes it’s surprising how many things you can get at Walmart that are made in USA. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 18, 2018, at 6:34 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I buy gun cases at Walmart, they have made in America Allen soft cases for > the same price as Asian made ones on Amazon

Re: [MBZ] Low miles Allante! on BAT

If it were not front wheel drive then it might actually be an ok car. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 18, 2018, at 1:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is tempting - sold for $56K in 1988 if you can believe. Bidding > probably won't approach the reserve price. > >

Re: [MBZ] 2007 S600 on BAT

No the w221 was good. The w220 was/is a pos car. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 13, 2018, at 9:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought these were POS cars. Maybe not. > >

Re: [MBZ] 2007 S600 on BAT

Yeah not sure what the values are on those. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 13, 2018, at 9:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > $27 k seems like a lot but they probably listed for over $100k. > >> On Wed, Jun 13, 2018 at 9:16 PM, Dimitri wrote: >> No the w221 was good. The w220 was/is a pos car.

Re: [MBZ] Did AMG really make these?

And it’s really awful BTW. Candy apple red? I thought that was reserved for some white trash American resto mod. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 13, 2018, at 9:14 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.carsauto.com/1983-mercedes-benz-500ce-amg-c-1712.htm > > S

[MBZ] Did AMG really make these?

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Re: [MBZ] Mini NC Q

Sounds tasty. Now show us some pics! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 7, 2018, at 9:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sounds pretty much like what I expected - delish. > > On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 6:09 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Lots of stuff on the menu, including

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

t; Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On May 29, 2018 9:35 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" >> wrote: >> Ok so yesterday while tending to my Tufts student rentals, I see a well >> patinated dark olive green 280SEL 4.5 with palomino leather interior on a >>

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

Wouldn’t have worked. He was giddy with joy over his purchase! Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 10:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > You should have offered the kids $1800 for a fast flip. > >> On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 9:55 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] "Lower end" W114 1970 250 on BAT but wow

Certainly seems that way. Just to the right and in front of the speaker. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 10:29 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Designed that way for stress relief ;-) > > On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 9:28 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: >

[MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

Ok so yesterday while tending to my Tufts student rentals, I see a well patinated dark olive green 280SEL 4.5 with palomino leather interior on a car trailer in the the Tufts Fletcher School parking lot. I pull in behind it with my 78 240D and encounter two young guys. One of them starts

Re: [MBZ] "Lower end" W114 1970 250 on BAT but wow

Not sure. They don’t seem to be as predictable as on the w114/115. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 10:43 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > How about 123 dash cracks? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On May 29, 2018 10:33 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

e time we referred to > them as Pissus. IIRC you coined the name Priapsus. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On May 29, 2018 9:55 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" >> wrote: >> God how I hate the Prius. I immediately pass judgement on their owners

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

Had some rust but not too bad. The car was completely original. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 11:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why can’t I find a deal like that? Was the car rusty? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 29, 20

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

ng through the old > stomping grounds > Sent from iPhone > >> On May 29, 2018, at 9:35 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Ok so yesterday while tending to my Tufts student rentals, I see a well >> patinated dark olive green 280SEL 4.5 with palomino l

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

God how I hate the Prius. I immediately pass judgement on their owners and assume that they are bumbling idiots. Sorry to anyone here who owns one. Actually, I’m not sorry!!! Sent from my iPhone On May 29, 2018, at 9:49 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >> >> Nice to see millennials who

Re: [MBZ] "Lower end" W114 1970 250 on BAT but wow

Funny how all w114/115 dashes crack in the same exact spot. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 10:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > SOLD for $9600. Thay's a fair price all around. > > On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 4:57 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Vacation etc.

Yeah it was 80 degrees here in Boston today and I was not a happy camper. Too damn hot for me! Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 8:09 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > As Is tolerable summers. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On May 29, 2018 6:50 PM, "Curt Raymond

[MBZ] New lawn tractor?

I need a lawn tractor to cut lawn on my 2/3 acre property in Maine. Is a low end John Deere any good? Like an E100? I don’t really want to spend 2K or more on a fancy machine as I’m not into lawns or cutting them! Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

Honestly, I think that car is a good BAT candidate. Get more money. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2018, at 10:28 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pretty much. As stated in the listing, only thing I know of that doesn’t > work are the headlight wipers. > > It could still use some

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

So BAT turned it down? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2018, at 12:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought the same thing. I asked there before I took it public. They > weren’t interested. > > -D > > >> On Jun 2, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Dimitri wrote: >> >> Honestly, I think

Re: [MBZ] Check Out This Color

Agreed! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 4, 2018, at 10:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Very tempting if only for the color. > > On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 8:22 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Gorgeous >> >> --R >> Sent from iPhone >>

Re: [MBZ] Three point star truck

It’s quite beautiful actually Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 5, 2018, at 6:18 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > ran when parked20 years ago > > > Pay me to haul off my junk > > Parts for Curts trail groomer > > clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] New lawn tractor?

I’m leaning towards brand new. I’m not interested enough in lawn tractors or lawns to want to fiddle or fix an old machine. Would rather put the time into my many old Mercedes! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 4, 2018, at 8:40 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Sounds like a deal. > > Dwight Giles Jr.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Toyota Trucks?

I can’t believe all the work you put into that car! Wow! Sent from my iPhone > On May 27, 2018, at 7:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Here is the CL ad: > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/1993-mercedes-benz-400e-sedan/6597366818.html > > -D > > >

Re: [MBZ] Benzilla

The name of the car gives you a glimpse of the owner’s lack of taste, but once you look under the hood it’s all clear. Sent from my iPhone > On May 28, 2018, at 8:24 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have seen it all now… the true sleeper if there ever was

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

gt;> On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 5:08 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes >> wrote: >> So BAT turned it down? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> > On Jun 2, 2018, at 12:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> > wrote: >> > >> > I thought

Re: [MBZ] OT - Toyota Trucks?

I wouldn’t take that rusty piece of Japanese tin can garbage for free. I’ve driven a friend’s forerunner quite a bit and it is a very unremarkable vehicle. And the smell of aging cheap Toyota plastic was almost more nauseating than the smell of the sewage leaking from the main drain I was

[MBZ] Shocks for 240D

The rear end of the 78 240D is bouncing and banging down the road. It’s really starting to get on my nerves. So I see that both a heavy duty and standard Bilstein shock is available. What should I order? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Shocks for 240D

t; >> On May 1, 2018, at 7:01 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> The rear end of the 78 240D is bouncing and banging down the road. It’s >> really starting to get on my nerves. So I see that both a heavy duty and >> standard B

[MBZ] Silicone glue

I just discovered this stuff today! I used it to glue the rubber that separated from the metal on the lower door trim on the 78 240D. It has a strong initial bond - I didn’t even have to clamp it. It claims to bond rubber and metal among other things and is unaffected by extreme temperatures or

Re: [MBZ] Best car wax

9:16 PM, Dwight Giles <dwight.gi...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Great. How,about a photo? >>> >>> Dwight Giles Jr. >>> Wickford RI >>> >>>> On Apr 26, 2018 9:11 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> &g

Re: [MBZ] 1978 6.9 open for bidding on BAT

But I thought that you hated the W116?! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 26, 2018, at 11:31 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > What do people think of this one? It's sort of local (Woodbridge, > VA). Since the price of fuel has ratcheted up lately I wonder if

Re: [MBZ] Best car wax

Sounds fancy but I can only speak for the wax! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 26, 2018, at 11:02 PM, Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > On Thu, 26 Apr 2018 22:39:11 -0400 Dimitri via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Yes i

Re: [MBZ] 1978 6.9 open for bidding on BAT

right. Also manual climate control on a 6.9? Again, something just ain’t right. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2018, at 12:18 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > But I thought that you hated the W116?! > > Sent from my iPhone > >

[MBZ] Best car wax

I’ve been cleaning up the rust on the 78 240D a little bit at a time. The passenger side is mostly done now so I figured that it would be a good time to polish out the oxidized paint. I’ve been extremely impressed with Auto Glym. It lasts longer than any other wax I’ve used and imparts an

Re: [MBZ] Best car wax

I’ll take one tomorrow. I was working into the night so wasn’t able to get a good shot! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 26, 2018, at 9:16 PM, Dwight Giles <dwight.gi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Great. How,about a photo? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On A

Re: [MBZ] wow

DImitri - Would you consider auctioning your 113 on BAT? If so I will buy >> > popcorn and watch intently as the bidding goes through the roof. When it >> > cracks $50k you can buy me a Rolex in appreciation. >> > >> > On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 2:54 PM, Dimitri

Re: [MBZ] wow

I think your vintage Longines is more sophisticated. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2018, at 11:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am - always wanted a Rolex. > > On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 6:02 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] wow

Too bad about those horrible chrome wheels. Otherwise nice even though I’m not a big 107 fan. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2018, at 2:15 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Probably well in the range these days. People seem to have a major b*ner for > anything

Re: [MBZ] 123

The w123 is obviously a properly engineered car unlike the garbage of today. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2018, at 11:07 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Lots of cool stuff in that. Well worth the 22 minutes to watch. > > -D > >> On Apr 29, 2018, at 8:24

Re: [MBZ] wow

y as the bidding goes through the roof. When it > cracks $50k you can buy me a Rolex in appreciation. > > On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 2:54 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com >> wrote: > >> Too bad about those horrible chrome wheels. Otherwise nice even thou

Re: [MBZ] wow

a Rolex in appreciation. >> >> On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 2:54 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com >>> wrote: >> >>> Too bad about those horrible chrome wheels. Otherwise nice even though >> I’m >>> not a big 1

Re: [MBZ] 126 rust

Well it doesn’t look good. Makes me wonder where else rust is lurking. Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2018, at 6:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > There is a 350SDL a guy has been trying to sell on peach parts for several > years. Or at least first

Re: [MBZ] Euro 560SEL anyone?

Did it come with a dead body in the trunk? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 26, 2017, at 7:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > Careful. That’s where my now former 350SDL came from. > > -D > > >> On Oct 26, 2017, at 5:2

Re: [MBZ] Euro 560SEL anyone?

made me vow to never go there again. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 26, 2017, at 8:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > No, but there is certainly room for 2-3 dead hookers, maybe more. > > -D > > >> On Oct 26, 2017, at 7:4

Re: [MBZ] Euro 560SEL anyone?

Nothing that comes out of Little Rock is worthwhile. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 26, 2017, at 4:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1986 Mercedes Benz SEL > > https://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-mercedes-benz-sel/6359069250.html > > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] Euro 560SEL anyone?

d Benzmail via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> You were at the Clinton liebury and massage parlor? >>>>> >>>>> (BTW it does look like a doublewide on stilts down by the river) >>>>> >>

[MBZ] 240D alternator belt tightening

The alternator belt on my 78 240D cannot be properly tightened because the “rack and pinion” teeth on the mounting bracket are all worn. This problem left me stranded on a trip from Boston to DC over a year ago. It’s an adventure I described at the time but briefly, the belt flew off on the

Re: [MBZ] 240D alternator belt tightening

Your new adjuster will be nice when it is on. >> Dimitri via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> January 5, 2018 at 8:38 PM >> The alternator belt on my 78 240D cannot be properly tightened because the >> “rack and pinion” teeth on the mounting bracket are all worn.

[MBZ] Alternator rack and pinion mounting bracket pic

For all of you who are wondering what this thing looks like new and in plain sight! Sent from my iPhone___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] My old block heater - 1983 300td

So why didn’t you save a couple hundred on labor and just replace the cord? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 6, 2018, at 9:12 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Son of a gun! Look at how the insulation is gone from the wires near the > heater! Who'd a thunk

Re: [MBZ] 240d glow plugs again

Exactly my thoughts. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 6, 2018, at 9:01 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > And did you ream the carbon out of the hole? Remove any and all bits of > metal from the bad one? Excess carbon or a ground short will burn a new one >

Re: [MBZ] High mileage 300TD

; >> On Jan 15, 2018, at 8:38 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> You wouldn’t get excited by the 300TD woman! >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jan 15, 2018, at 9:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >&

Re: [MBZ] High mileage 300TD

or years with a 17' canoe on top of her '66 >> Chevelle because she didn't have anywhere else to store it. It was >> eventually stolen, as there were no locks. >> >> On Mon, Jan 15, 2018 at 5:21 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com >>> wrote: >&

[MBZ] High mileage 300TD

I saw a dark blue 300TD w123 in a parking lot at Eldredge lumber in York, Maine. 442,000 miles on the odometer. Dark blue with some poorly repaired rust spots but overall very handsome. The peculiar thing was that a surfboard was strapped to the roof. It was in the teens today! Oh and a young

Re: [MBZ] High mileage 300TD

Should I waste kaleb’s memory with a pic? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 15, 2018, at 8:53 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > To be fair to the homely chick, the surfboard looked great on the car. The > 300TD was dark blue and the board wa

Re: [MBZ] High mileage 300TD

s with a 17' canoe on top of her '66 > Chevelle because she didn't have anywhere else to store it. It was > eventually stolen, as there were no locks. > > On Mon, Jan 15, 2018 at 5:21 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com >> wrote: > >> I saw a dark blu

Re: [MBZ] High mileage 300TD

:26 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Yes this list is about MB's not women >> >> Dwight Giles Jr. >> Wickford RI >> >> On Jan 15, 2018 8:58 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wr

Re: [MBZ] more shed building

Well done! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 25, 2018, at 8:27 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I like it! Inside photo of rafters and loft please. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > >> On January 25, 2018 12:05:33 PM EST, Randy Bennell via

Re: [MBZ] 85 300D Rough Idle

Sadly, a lot of the “experts” lack expertise and the very few that do come with a not so best price. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 26, 2018, at 9:29 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > My father said that too. But, he once spent 3 hours putting a lawnmower >

Re: [MBZ] Who wants a $900 SLK?

> >> On Jan 16, 2018, at 7:31 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> How could you go wrong at $900? Yeah it’s not one of Mercedes’ best but >> still. A friend in med school had one and he complained about the poor >> interior

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

Classic center is selling a fully restored 65 for $250k. I’d rather buy that. Who really cares about John Lennon. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2018, at 6:57 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > John Lennon's Pagoda is in Hemmings for $295k. 1965 230sl

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

Good one!! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2018, at 10:09 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > only geezers would care about a lennon, or a Brian Wilson SL. (The under 40 > crowd would be more likely to be interested in a lenin car or a mao car.) > >> Dwight

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

on who achieved > martyrdom. > >> On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 8:12 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> Classic center is selling a fully restored 65 for $250k. I’d rather buy >> that. Who really cares about John Lennon. >> &g

[MBZ] Mercedes brings back inline 6

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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes brings back inline 6

hire some good German engineers, and go back to the DIN in place of that > awful ISO, things would improve in MB land. > >> Dimitri via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> January 16, 2018 at 7:36 PM >> http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-shows/detroit-auto-show/a1517250

Re: [MBZ] Who wants a $900 SLK?

How could you go wrong at $900? Yeah it’s not one of Mercedes’ best but still. A friend in med school had one and he complained about the poor interior build quality. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2018, at 7:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s too

Re: [MBZ] S class

Yes the W116 is as rust prone as the W123. Personally, I feel that the w116 has clean elegant lines and is seriously under appreciated especially for its intrinsic beauty. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 13, 2018, at 10:12 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Point

Re: [MBZ] what could stop a M116 from turning over

IIRC, the chain tensioner loses “pressure” when it sits for a while. Oil drains out of it or something but that’s on the M117. Don’t know about M116. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 2, 2018, at 7:28 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 02 Feb 2018 17:46:13 -0600

Re: [MBZ] !975 300D on BAT

Yeah saw it. Damn nice! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 4, 2018, at 10:22 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It will be a crack frenzy for sure. The rear seat bottom pad is disintegrated > and needs to be replace. What is that weird bracket with some sort of

[MBZ] Winter 240D body maintenance

I have some down time so I’ve been doing some small rust repairs on the pastelgrau 1978 240D. Cleaning up rust around the lower door trim clip holes and protecting with miracle paint before replacing clips and re-attaching the trim. The passenger front door had a small bit of rust through at

Re: [MBZ] Winter 240D body maintenance

Fluid film is very effective. It requires reapplication every 6 months to one year. I also like that it is non toxic and natural. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 4, 2018, at 3:33 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dimitri sez: > >> ‎ I’ve also been spraying many

Re: [MBZ] How much for a 560 SEL?

Wow! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2018, at 9:53 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > You won't believe this. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-mercedes-benz-560sel-3/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-01-29 >

Re: [MBZ] High mileage 300D

Yes, over a million miles but he had several engines that he would rotate into the chassis as the previous would get rebuilt. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wasn't there a million mile 240D taxi in Greece? MB

Re: [MBZ] roofing etc

Amazing how the Toyota buying sheeple don’t seem to be phased one bit over this scandal. It has pretty much been long forgotten. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2018, at 9:19 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > ABS was developed jointly by Bosch and MB, and the

Re: [MBZ] OT metal detectors

They use one on “the curse of oak island”. Pretty fascinating show. They found a lead cross on the beach on a recent episode. Might be a Templar cross or possibly way older-like Phoenician! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2018, at 8:40 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] White W126 SEC on BAT

Yes the color. A white SEC is a bit Miami Vice cheese ball. Otherwise a beauty. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 9:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is one of the best photo galleries I've ever seen. The car is > droolworthy. Anyone see

Re: [MBZ] Mini Maine Q

I liked Frank’s key lime pie the best! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 5:31 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well you could fly in-there is small airport there and the Owl's Head > Transportations museum has its own airstrip for vintage planes. > Hard

Re: [MBZ] Front loading washer bearings

I hear speed queens are very dependable. Old school toploaders. Not cheap though. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2018, at 6:05 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I heard a radio program called "rock and roll handyman" complaining about > his new washer

Re: [MBZ] My ‘71 220

PM, Dwight Giles <dwight.gi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > What is the story on that Dimitri? Looks nice. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On Feb 14, 2018 11:46 AM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] 1972 250 approaching 5 figures

I (my family) has a 1971 220 in Greece. My parents bought it new in New York and picked it up in Germany via European delivery. They drove it to Greece where they lived at the time. My father used it as a daily driver from 1971-1986. It now only gets occasional use when we visit. It is the same

Re: [MBZ] 240d

Yup. Nothing better than a good, simple, well sorted, manual everything 240D. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 17, 2018, at 5:33 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Neither would I as much as I would like a 124 cab. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Feb 17,

Re: [MBZ] Green 280SE 4.5- well sold

Good point. Wonder if these flippers are even mb enthusiasts or if they flip all makes of automobiles. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 20, 2018, at 12:58 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting that most of the sales of MB on BAT are by people who just >

Re: [MBZ] LIST MOM Re: OT a little truth for the albore crowd.

This “theory” of a link between man and climate change might become more plausible when it ceases to be a platform or agenda which stems from one particular political party. And more so when it originates from a real scientist and not some dummy D student politician who is lining his pockets

[MBZ] 300D on Car Fix

They are putting a larger aftermarket turbo on a 300D. Should be interesting! Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Broken Balusters [was: Re: Merry Christmas}

The ones I had turned were replacements for the ones that they broke. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 25, 2017, at 10:46 PM, Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > On Mon, 25 Dec 2017 16:23:36 -0500 Dimitri via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas

Blizzard like conditions here in Brunswick, ME. About 9 inches total. Was installing some balusters that I had turned. Punk ass college students broke them. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 25, 2017, at 4:04 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > 52ºF (11ºC) here

Re: [MBZ] Cold starting issue - glow plugs?

The plugs are wired in parallel so if one fails the others will work but starting will get more difficult. When was the last time your valves were adjusted? What is the condition of your battery and charging system? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 28, 2017, at 4:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Stupid money for a Euro 4 speed 6cyl. SL

Brown is better than red! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 28, 2017, at 4:21 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > $37,000!! At no reserve!! and it's brown!!! > >

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas

Well I could rent it to professors but then I’d have to argue with them over the hoax of global warming/climate change/name du jour to fit some political agenda. Hmmm not sure if I want to go down that rocky road. A few broken balusters might be easier to swallow! Sent from my iPhone > On

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas!

Global warming working its magic. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 26, 2017, at 1:00 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah we're headed into the deep freeze, now to 12F overnight and due into sub > zero tomorrow night. They're saying 19F for the high today but

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