Re: [MBZ] no rash on the 30 inch DUB Azzmackaz 2006 Mercedes-Benz r350, $1, 234

2022-09-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
more like seeing eye dog warning On Fri, Sep 16, 2022, 4:22 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > EYE BLEACH WARNING WARNING WARNING! > > yes it’s Forsale not on-sale > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/615142143551366 > > -- > --FT > __

Re: [MBZ] Seems like a reasonable deal

2022-09-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
get this for cheap and just wanted to drive > it into the ground, I would avoid it. > > -D > > > > On Sep 13, 2022, at 9:23 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > looks nice. I toy with 126 lust. > > > > On Tue, Sep

Re: [MBZ] Seems like a reasonable deal

2022-09-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
looks nice. I toy with 126 lust. On Tue, Sep 13, 2022, 9:03 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2125471180965608/ > > Its fun to search for "old truck" on FB marketplace and see what you get... > > -Curt > >

Re: [MBZ] Got to be a typo

2022-09-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I have one of these. Retail estimate is way high On Mon, Sep 12, 2022, 3:59 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/51002582/clean-title-1982-mercedes-benz-300-cdt-ny-long-island?eid=email_us_mktg_Watchlist_US_v2_cta > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] The Queen

2022-09-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes as I said yesterday I had seen her Daimler limos. maybe not cost effective for Daimler. 1 unit in 70 years On Sun, Sep 11, 2022, 8:51 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was only surprised that it was not a Daimler. > Fred. > > On Sun, Sep 11, 2022 at 6:13 PM da

Re: [MBZ] G-wagen mishap

2022-09-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
the cow catcher may have buffered the front from more damage On Thu, Sep 8, 2022, 6:30 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Some guy blew through a yield sign and my mom plowed into him. Does this > look repairable? > > > > Sent from my iPhone___

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

2022-09-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
motor home? On Mon, Sep 5, 2022, 9:46 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Barn on wheels? > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Date: Mon, Sep 5, 2022 at 8:09 PM > Subject: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel > To: Frederick Moir > > > > http

Re: [MBZ] 2015 ML350 Bluetec - 104k miles - $17,000

2022-09-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
only if you put a brick on the petals On Sat, Sep 3, 2022, 9:35 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Does the brick petals still work > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Sep 3, 2022, at 9:30 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > "Fo

Re: [MBZ] Classic Center retirement

2022-09-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
well said Jaime. On Thu, Sep 1, 2022, 10:15 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is not that they "don't care about" them, its simply a matter of suppliers > no longer willing to make the parts and not finding a cost effective > replacement. If there is a demand, th

Re: [MBZ] Classic Center retirement

2022-08-31 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
great to hear. On Wed, Aug 31, 2022, 5:32 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The classic center is alive and well, and even just moved into a new (much > larger) facility inside the Long Beach VPC. Tom retired months ago, but > hes still active online. I get part

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D - 130k miles - $14,000

2022-08-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
wow that is rare. OM618? On Tue, Aug 30, 2022, 11:57 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The rare 6-cylinder 240D. Looks solid and clean but crazy price. > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1982-mercedes-benz/7527622185.html > > >

Re: [MBZ] COVID

2022-08-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
take care Curt. On Fri, Aug 26, 2022, 8:56 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > After our talk about COVID the other day imagine my excitement when I came > down with it... > > I've been working 8pm to 1am teaching Australian students, Wednesday night > I had a little ti

Re: [MBZ] Under lift oil drain maiden voyage

2022-08-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
1990 300D 2.5t well Over 300k - miles. On Thu, Aug 25, 2022, 4:36 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes. It was Dwight’s. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 25, 2022, at 4:34 PM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > > > >  > > You have a white car? > > > >> On Thu, A

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 15W50

2022-08-23 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
my memory is that is what I used in that OM602. RI is warmer than ME so you might want to use 5w40 if you can find it. I liked the 50 as that 300D did 300+ road miles a week. On Tue, Aug 23, 2022, 6:58 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is this ok for OM602? > > Se

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
hope you get to your destination. what a goat rope. On Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 10:27 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > In fairness, weather has been a major factor today… > > 3:45 out of Tampa to DFW. Only one of four flights to DFW that went out > today, the other three

[MBZ] Service manual quest

2022-08-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I have been looking all over the web and have found a confusing selection of manuals for my nephew's R107 1989 560Sl. There are free download and print manuals but that seems suspicious. On the other extreme are some that are VERY expensive. Used is OK. fair price-not cheap-and I want paper not C

Re: [MBZ] Off topic kia

2022-08-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes an EZ Pass avoids the plate number billing. no more toll booths. On Sun, Aug 21, 2022, 4:02 PM RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Folks, > > I never mentioned but I drove the 2007 Kia Sedona to Nahant, MA a couple > of weeks ago and picked up a press for a customer, a

Re: [MBZ] Car runs great radio does not work 2004 Mercedes-Benz sudan S320, $2, 900

2022-08-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
😄 On Sun, Aug 21, 2022, 1:46 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's a C320 but it is not from Africa > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/391388169769102 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] EVIOT

2022-08-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I like that On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, 12:16 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I prefer EVIDIOT > > Randy > > On 19/08/2022 8:04 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > > I just coined a new word! > > EViot or EVIOT- any EV driver, owner or enthusiast! Woohoo! > > > >

Re: [MBZ] This vehicle is in need of a timing chain replacement. 2007 Mercedes-Benz e-class, $2, 500

2022-08-18 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
balance shaft? On Thu, Aug 18, 2022, 6:24 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > E350, probably needs a lot more than the timing chain... Unfortunate, > nice car. > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/741713090447083 > > -- > --FT > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Change?

2022-08-18 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
well said Fred. On Thu, Aug 18, 2022, 12:20 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When changing customer's engine oil, they were told that the dirtiest quart > of oil was in the filter. > Don't cheap out. As they used to say "Pay me now, or pay me later" > Fred. > I hav

Re: [MBZ] Been sitting in garage for a number of years. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280e, $1, 500

2022-08-17 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
must have been some powerful birds? On Wed, Aug 17, 2022, 11:18 AM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bird droppings? > > > On Wed, Aug 17, 2022 at 10:27 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > What happened to the roof? > > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] diagnostics

2022-08-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I miss that sound. On Mon, Aug 15, 2022, 2:13 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We know how that picture sounds. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Aug 15, 2022, at 11:06 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebe

Re: [MBZ] diagnostics

2022-08-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
M Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > *snort*! > > Saving that one for later. > > > > -Curt > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Monday, August 15, 2022 at 12:39:10 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > <

Re: [MBZ] engine light on not sure why 06 Mercedes E350 - $1,900

2022-08-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
balance shaft? On Sat, Aug 13, 2022, 10:45 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > if you know how to work on cars can figure it out have no time bought > new car. > > > https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/winston-salem-06-mercedes-e350/7520477849.html > > -- > --FT

Re: [MBZ] 30 days till ChowdahQ XV Sept. 10, 2022

2022-08-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
o Kaleb would have > a grasp on his empire. Whoopie Pies and sweet tea….thunderstorms that make > you talk to Jesus….what more could you ask for? > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 12, 2022, at 6:16 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] 30 days till ChowdahQ XV Sept. 10, 2022

2022-08-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
niversary > party the same weekend. > > Have fun and see you next year! > Jaime > > > On Thu, Aug 11, 2022 at 9:57 AM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > [image: image.png] > > > > > > > > JUST A REMINDER AB

Re: [MBZ] Y’all in Line to be in This Fakebook Group?

2022-08-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes I want to learn how to raise my 300CD about a foot On Fri, Aug 12, 2022, 1:30 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > AZBob > > > > Sent from my iPhone___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] 30 days till ChowdahQ XV Sept. 10, 2022

2022-08-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I would have > to decide what to drive (new Subaru or the Passat TDI). > So many decisions… > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 11, 2022, at 11:19 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I think that will be the

Re: [MBZ] 30 days till ChowdahQ XV Sept. 10, 2022

2022-08-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> > On Thu, Aug 11, 2022, 10:52 AM Dimitri Seretakis > wrote: > >> Plan on being there. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> > On Aug 11, 2022, at 9:57 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> > >> >

Re: [MBZ] 30 days till ChowdahQ XV Sept. 10, 2022

2022-08-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
great. what will you be bringing? On Thu, Aug 11, 2022, 10:52 AM Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > Plan on being there. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 11, 2022, at 9:57 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > [image: image.p

[MBZ] 30 days till ChowdahQ XV Sept. 10, 2022

2022-08-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
[image: image.png] > > JUST A REMINDER ABOUT another wonderful celebration of vehicles and > camaraderie. Once again we will be at Goddard State Park, 1095 Ives Road > Warwick RI. Sites 40-42. > http://www.riparks.com/Locations/LocationGoddard.html > > We will start to gather about 10AM for coff

Re: [MBZ] OT doctors

2022-08-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
my doctor is wonderful. been going to him 20 years. he really cares about my health . plus he grew riding in 123 diesels. On Tue, Aug 9, 2022, 7:15 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What do you think about doctors these days? Are they all idiots? The > spouse has b

Re: [MBZ] 1997 E320 - 61k miles - $4,500

2022-08-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes like my silver E320 On Mon, Aug 8, 2022, 10:36 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice looking car but the world's dullest color scheme. > > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-1997-mercedes-miles/7519042685.html > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Oil change gentleman redneck style.

2022-08-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes why I use a topsider for better or worse On Thu, Aug 4, 2022, 11:37 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Crawling under cars days are numbered so I ordered this: > > > https://store.bendpak.com/rd-18g/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrAhVHvuTa3kH5P8CQiH960XF0faHdtI

Re: [MBZ] My Life Is Complete...

2022-08-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
LOL On Fri, Aug 5, 2022, 2:18 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > That might give a new meaning to 'hot seat'. > That big area in the back is the jet engine > compartment > > Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > > OMG. rent it out as a wedding limo. > > > > O

Re: [MBZ] My Life Is Complete...

2022-08-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
OMG. rent it out as a wedding limo. On Fri, Aug 5, 2022, 10:51 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > …and I may now depart this Earthly plane, as I have seen it all. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/mercedes-benz-limo-dragster/ > > -D > ___

Re: [MBZ] Interior detailing S550 today

2022-08-04 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
nice. good work shows. On Thu, Aug 4, 2022, 9:24 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 09S550; hence, 13yo. W221. First year was 07. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Aug 4, 2022, at 9:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > 

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 Silver Mercedes-Benz 300TD and 1975 White Mercedes-Benz 300D

2022-08-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
couple projects for you Fred. if I take on another project it well be a 240D stick On Wed, Aug 3, 2022, 3:24 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Date: Wed, Aug 3, 2022 at 2:37 PM > Subject: 1984 Silver M

Re: [MBZ] I’m really glad it has the seat sensor for the air bag

2022-07-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I always thought that was useless. what am I missing? On Fri, Jul 29, 2022, 12:57 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/348667320807827/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] 280SEL 4.5 Re: 1978 Mercedes-Benz classic,$1,500

2022-07-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
too bad but prolly wise. first MB I ever drove. not a 1978 though. On Thu, Jul 28, 2022, 1:19 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > After some conversation with our resident experts I decided not to look at > it. Sent the seller a note explaining issues, told her to

Re: [MBZ] The three suspects fled in a white Mercedes

2022-07-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
years ago in our old hood we had a big tabernacle type ministry preacher & he always had big new Lincoln parked in front. when I saw him on the street I used to say to him "looks like the Lord's work is rewarding Reverend" he said yes it is. On Mon, Jul 25, 2022, 6:32 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] I bet this thing would fire right up 1978 Mercedes-Benz, $750

2022-07-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
go for it. you can do make it run again. low ball him he has no idea. On Mon, Jul 25, 2022, 8:23 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Parts car, been sitting 20 years. I don’t know the history of car. > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2422656014700693 > > --

Re: [MBZ] ML550 Sunroof

2022-07-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
my 2005 w211 was checked on that recall. was fine On Sun, Jul 24, 2022, 4:53 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is this car covered by the factory recall to check if it’s gonna fly off > or was that just 211s? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jul 24, 2022, at 12

Re: [MBZ] $900 07E350

2022-07-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
all good news On Sun, Jul 24, 2022, 5:12 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The transmission is working for now after clearing the code. Max found a > vid of a guy just cleaning the solenoids and conductor plate of schmutz and > getting it to work so I think that

Re: [MBZ] OT: EZ Pass transceiver

2022-07-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
we don't have cash lane on the Newport (RI) bridge. only EZ pass & plate camera On Fri, Jul 22, 2022, 2:27 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > EZ pass is too big brother for me. I get how they are photographing us > anyway as we pass through the tolls but why volun

Re: [MBZ] OT - Combustibles Cabinet

2022-07-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
old high school lockers? On Tue, Jul 19, 2022, 3:12 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I need to find a deal like that, I want some steel cabinets to store stuff > in the vast northern estate house. Steel keeps the mice out. We've got an > old steel cabinet in the camp

Re: [MBZ] 2005 C55 AMG - 196k miles - $7,800

2022-07-17 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
my 2005 E320 has the screen but I can't afford the GPS discs. On Sun, Jul 17, 2022, 1:02 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Price high for the miles? Looks very clean though. No video screen in the > center console is a plus -- wondering what is the latest model year b

Re: [MBZ] PUT IN YOUR FUSES!!!

2022-07-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
well Dr. Booth always said to check your fuses. great move On Fri, Jul 15, 2022, 7:42 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was going over the fuses and module for the ESP/BAS (or ABS, I forget) > on the CL500 and found a missing 5A fuse for the ESP module and func

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes we had solar assessment 20 years ago & payback time was beyond our natural lives also heard on fire scanner that solar panels prevented firefighters to vent a fire through the roof. On Wed, Jul 13, 2022, 4:20 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had a solar c

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes ML320 1998 & 2000

2022-07-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Fred- a good project for you. On Tue, Jul 12, 2022, 4:52 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Date: Tue, Jul 12, 2022 at 4:45 PM > Subject: Mercedes ML320 1998 & 2000 > To: Frederick Moir > > > > https:/

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
ugh. scary stuff indeed. On Tue, Jul 12, 2022, 8:49 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My lady friend has been having trouble with her neighbor for a few months > now. He shot it her house with a pellet gun, got arrested, out on bail. > Stole her deer cam she put

Re: [MBZ] OT: 4 breakdowns in one day

2022-07-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
well no. any metal ones out there? On Tue, Jul 12, 2022, 8:48 AM Curt Raymond wrote: > And trade my, almost entirely metal, machine for a plastic POS? > > -Curt > > > On Monday, July 11, 2022 at 06:49:27 PM EDT, Dwight Giles < > dwight.gi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > sounds like time for a new one

Re: [MBZ] OT RANT This makes me absolutely crazy

2022-07-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
sorry. we have a Fujitsu system with 3 room units that we put in about 10 years ago. no trouble at all. granted we may not use AC as much as you do in SC. Ours will heat down to about 30F. On Mon, Jul 11, 2022, 5:35 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have this mi

Re: [MBZ] OT: 4 breakdowns in one day

2022-07-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
sounds like time for a new one & save your time tinkering. On Mon, Jul 11, 2022, 10:42 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We've been gone for 2 weeks so yesterday I needed to mow the lawn. Pulled > out the 1965 Snapper 308x, made 1/2 pass around the lawn and had the bl

Re: [MBZ] custom rose gold wrap Custom 24 inch Forgiato wheels 2008 Mercedes-Benz cl-class CL 550 Coupe 2D,$20,000

2022-07-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Avon Lady On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 10:33 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > EYE BLEACH ALERT > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1471630456613730 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives ht

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz DIESEL 300CD - $25,500 (Sarasota)

2022-07-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
probably about right for low mileage CD On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 10:00 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This does look very nice, blue/blue > > > https://sarasota.craigslist.org/ctd/d/sarasota-1983-mercedes-benz-diesel-300cd/7505944759.html > > -- > --FT > _

Re: [MBZ] 123 fakebook group

2022-07-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
thank you On Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 10:17 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/groups/W123NA/permalink/5251843014882395/ > > I realize some may find this distasteful, but I feel compelled to post > anyway. > > Lots of new people are coming into W

Re: [MBZ] UHHHH 1985 Mercedes-Benz roadster,$200

2022-07-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
4 Bundt ugly wheels On Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 6:24 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > well I guess the wheels are worth something > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/803166847757730 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] YAY ME!!! $900 07E350 semi-success

2022-07-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
way to go Floyd On Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 4:40 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I cleared the 722.9 trans fault code (Y3/8y5 B1 brake control solenoid) > and took the car for a spin. At first it was still in limp mode, I > drove it down the road a bit then parked and fo

Re: [MBZ] Oh man I want this

2022-07-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
make a great potato digger for Maine farm. On Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 12:49 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/751818485950986/ > > I need a sugar mama or something... > > -Curt > > ___ > http://ww

Re: [MBZ] 1982 300CD - 140k miles - $9,500

2022-06-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
well maybe not. in 2013 a tree came down on my 82 CD in a blizzard & I was ready to kiss it good by until ins co valued it at 13400 & paid 6500 to restore it. CD'S are bit rare. anyway I am happy to keep mine On Wed, Jun 29, 2022, 1:43 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Premium 16.9/gal

2022-06-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
when I started driving Gulftane (panther piss) was 14.9. I remember the crank pumps & sight glass but not with little balls in it. On Tue, Jun 28, 2022, 1:02 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And they checked your oil and washed the windshield, too, right? > > Remem

Re: [MBZ] W210 Instrument Cluster Rebuild

2022-06-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
sounds like a good deal. On Tue, Jun 28, 2022, 4:00 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > With BBA Reman recently going out of business and needing the instrument > cluster for my 1998 W210 wagon rebuilt due to the pixels in the LCD getting > wonky, I went on a search f

[MBZ] Fwd: An electric Mercedes-Benz drove 747 miles without recharging

2022-06-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
well until electricity is 100% wind, solar & water power generated I will hang on to my fossil fuel MB's. I think right now with >30% electricity generated by fossil fuels, E cars are fake green. YMMV On Sat, Jun 25, 2022, 11:58 AM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Like it or not, the future is comin

[MBZ] Fwd: An electric Mercedes-Benz drove 747 miles without recharging

2022-06-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
well until electricity is 100% wind, solar & water power generated I will hang on to my fossil fuel MB's. I think right now with >30% electricity generated by fossil fuels, E cars are fake green. YMMV On Sat, Jun 25, 2022, 11:58 AM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Like it or not, the future is comin

Re: [MBZ] An electric Mercedes-Benz drove 747 miles without recharging

2022-06-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
well until electricity is 100% wind, solar & water power generated I will hang on to my fossil fuel MB's. I think right now with >30% electricity generated by fossil fuels, E cars are fake green. YMMV On Sat, Jun 25, 2022, 11:58 AM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Like it or not, the future is comin

Re: [MBZ] Car Washes

2022-06-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes we had a lot of yellow pollen earlier this spring. On Fri, Jun 24, 2022, 12:26 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We've had SERIOUS pollen, especially of the pine trees this year. For a > couple weeks there it would blow down the street and look like smoke. > > Get

Re: [MBZ] 1995 S320 - 98k miles - $7,500

2022-06-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Inflation? rising used car prices in general? On Fri, Jun 24, 2022, 9:17 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What's with people thinking their nearly 30 year old cars are worth well > over $5,000? > > > https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/clarksville-1995-mercedes-k

[MBZ] Free B1 Series Dodge Shop Manual

2022-06-17 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Anyone on the list collect B1 series Dodge trucks? {1948-49} Mint condition Free for the shipping. I collected Dodge pickups b4 I got into 240D's/ Dwight E. Giles Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Cigarette lighter outlet puzzle

2022-06-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
put a bit > of paper in to shim it and it worked fine > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jun 15, 2022, at 6:18 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > How much is a new socket? > > Mitch. > > > >> On 2022-06-15

Re: [MBZ] Cigarette lighter outlet puzzle

2022-06-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
in to shim it and it worked fine > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jun 15, 2022, at 6:18 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > How much is a new socket? > > Mitch. > > > >> On 2022-06-15 17:55, Dwight Gi

Re: [MBZ] Cigarette lighter outlet puzzle

2022-06-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I don't know. I was hoping to avoid changing one. Wonder if I can get a larger plug on cord?? Dwight E. Giles Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI On Wed, Jun 15, 2022 at 6:18 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > How much is a new socket? > Mitch. > > On 2022-06-15 17:55, Dwight Giles v

[MBZ] Cigarette lighter outlet puzzle

2022-06-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
My wife just bought a 2000 CLK 320 with very low mileage. The phone charger cord slops around in the lighter outlet. I tested this with the one that is tight in the 2005 E320 and it too slops around. Parts guy @ dealer said it is the same outlet. So Wrap the phone plug end in wire? Shim the

Re: [MBZ] Wheel porn

2022-06-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
sweet On Wed, Jun 15, 2022, 3:53 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Water beading off a freshly waxed 15 hole alloy. > > > > Sent from my iPhone___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
no mean tweets here. wrong list. On Tue, Jun 14, 2022, 9:53 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would rather have some mean tweets > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 14, 2022, at 7:39 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Diesel h

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
d about heating oil. > > On Tue, Jun 14, 2022, 9:23 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > > We've been riding around that, was $5.99 yesterday. I haven't been > anywhere in the car today. > > > > It's actually down a little, a month ago it was $6.25. > > &g

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
; It's actually down a little, a month ago it was $6.25. > > -Curt > > > > > On Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 09:21:57 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > it is more than that here. I have to fill the CD. I f

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
it is more than that here. I have to fill the CD. I filled last fall b4 I put it away for winter but now needs a drink. On Tue, Jun 14, 2022, 8:39 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Diesel hit $6.00 here in AZ today. FML. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > __

Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

2022-06-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
you need an attorney to weigh in here On Wed, Jun 8, 2022, 9:57 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks, Kaleb. > > I presume that requires them to take out a mechanic’s lien to take > possession of it, though, doesn’t it? That’s what I was thinking, and if he > ju

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
got it On Wed, Jun 8, 2022, 3:05 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Close but no cigar. My W123 wagon has a Strasfogel. > > On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 2:26 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> wasn't the zundfogel in the 123? >>

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
wasn't the zundfogel in the 123? On Wed, Jun 8, 2022, 10:26 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is that the million mile zündfolge engine? > > -D > > > On Jun 8, 2022, at 10:04 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Over 300K on t

Re: [MBZ] 2009 CLK 550 - 68k miles - $15,750

2022-06-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
idea > of putting that on a nice car shows an extra lack of judgment beyond the > wokeness. You know their Pious has Bernie and COEXIST stickers on it too. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jun 6, 2022, at 7:03 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] 2009 CLK 550 - 68k miles - $15,750

2022-06-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
help me here- why are you guys calling it a woke car? what am I missing? my wife just bought a 2000 CLK320 pervertible that she wanted for years & she is not political about it. On Mon, Jun 6, 2022, 6:07 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-06-06 17:28, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrot

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Travel

2022-06-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
more traffic on Cape last weekend for memorial Day. On Sun, Jun 5, 2022, 10:04 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is that possible? Little to no traffic on the Cape in the summertime? > > Wow. > > -D > > > On Jun 5, 2022, at 8:01 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mer

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW repairs

2022-06-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
what an old mechanic I knew used to call "fiberglass & frigenometry" Good work Curt. On Sun, Jun 5, 2022, 5:01 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Attaboy! > > -D > > > On Jun 5, 2022, at 4:46 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I a

Re: [MBZ] 61x starter replacement

2022-06-04 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
IIRC I changed my 240D starter from above. On Sat, Jun 4, 2022, 5:17 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > At some point I am going to need to replace the starter on a 240D. It > looks like there is enough room to do it from above. Is this correct or am > I better off g

Re: [MBZ] Why do I screw around with cheap solutions

2022-06-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
my grandmother used to say pennywise & pound foolish. wish I had learned from her. On Fri, Jun 3, 2022, 6:35 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ordered tubes for the lawnmower tires instead of new tires because it was > much cheaper. Get tube in. Tire still leaks the

Re: [MBZ] Is this worth messing with?

2022-05-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes would be my guess On Sun, May 29, 2022, 9:12 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It probably just needs flex disks or the center support. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 29, 2022, at 8:11 PM, Dwight Giles > wrote: > > > >  > > how expensive are the universa

Re: [MBZ] Is this worth messing with?

2022-05-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
how expensive are the universal joints? On Sun, May 29, 2022, 9:06 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Guy says he will take $2600 for it > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/746597433446938/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > _

Re: [MBZ] SL500

2022-05-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
way to go Dan. On Sat, May 28, 2022, 8:11 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sold the SL500 today to an Armenian guy I was sure was a flipper. Turns > out he was buying it for his kid. > > He beat on me relentlessly to try and get me down, but I walked away on > him.

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes & 60 8% of electricity is generated from fossil fuels. On Sat, May 28, 2022, 8:54 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Uh no, you are moving the emissions from your tail pipe to the coal fired > power plant. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 26, 2022, at 4:19 PM

Re: [MBZ] Yay me!

2022-05-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
wow sounds like Labor Day weekend. great news on all your progress On Fri, May 27, 2022, 7:58 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Attaboy! > > I’ve got a busy weekend ahead of me, too, with a bunch of goodies to be > picked up at the stealership early tomorrow morning

Re: [MBZ] Yay me!

2022-05-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
way to go. On Fri, May 27, 2022, 7:28 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Rain finished late this afternoon so I went out to do the last few things > to get the S550 buttoned up. Got oil lines and AC lines hooked back up, got > the PS pump lines swapped over to the

Re: [MBZ] If you hit a side window with something really hard

2022-05-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
if you had a w140 those windows are bullet proof. On Thu, May 26, 2022, 5:41 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > very little energy is needed to break the window. > > A 1/4oz piece of spark plug insulator tossed at the window, for > example... > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llu-ckEe5cQ > > __

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
OM 602 is great. Dimitri now has my old w124. over 300k miles on orig. On Thu, May 26, 2022, 12:30 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 606, they are great > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 26, 2022, at 10:00 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz thinks they can cut the crap

2022-05-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
go for it. Life is short. On Wed, May 25, 2022, 6:17 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My lunchtime entertainment was to build a new S580 came out to > > Total Build > > $150,675 > > I think I can send the order straightaway from the website > > --FT > > < > https://

Re: [MBZ] Can You Say, "Desperate"?

2022-05-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
night vision went dark. On Wed, May 25, 2022, 5:32 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We were discussing this last week, or maybe earlier this week: > > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/saint-petersburg-first-8500-takes-the/7488240504.html > > This started ou

Re: [MBZ] New Addition - 2008 ML550

2022-05-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I agree. On Wed, May 25, 2022, 9:49 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or somebody spoofs your key and steals your car... > > I don't see the allure, keys have worked just fine for 100 years... > > -Curt > > > On Monday, May 23, 2022, 11:36:21 PM EDT, Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] Well maintained/restored '83 300D on BAT

2022-05-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
sold for 6500 On Sat, May 21, 2022, 1:51 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Might go cheaply, due I guess to high mileage. Might be a rewarding and > affordable diesel for someone on this list. > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo-36/

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