China Blue was the main reason I bought my 300CD-only time I ever bought a
car for the color. Dimitri has/had a 240D China Blue.
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 11:25 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
Yes mine is worth ca 15k. Grab it Kaleb.
Dwight Giles Jr.
1982 300CD
2005 E3204matic
Wickford RI
On Thu, Feb 25, 2021, 7:38 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> That could be a steal
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Feb 25, 2021, at 6:09 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
What a great parade vehicle!
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Thu, Feb 25, 2021, 10:30 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> It's as big as a whale, and gets worse mileage (measured in GPM, not MPG)
> but boy that would be fun to own!
>
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
>
>
>
Sold for 4k.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021, 12:24 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Holey seat, other issues. Will it exceed $3k?
>
>
>
Guess this is why i don't buy & sell on CL
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Feb 20, 2021, 9:15 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> Not really.
>
> This is a long running scam on CL I’ve seen before, but it’s been a while.
> The potential buyer tries to get you to buy some sort of a report
Weird
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Feb 20, 2021, 8:31 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> I got this email from a potential buyer for my E420 that’s been asking me
> somewhat innocuous questions for a day or two:
>
>
> I’m ready to come and talk over the details.
> I also need to make
Says it was in an accident.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Feb 20, 2021, 10:57 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> What’s with the gaps between the front bumper and the hood? There’s
> something amiss there, those are some serious panel gaps.
>
> -D
>
> > On Feb
Our Federal period house had a fireplace on 1st & 2nd floors with common
chimney.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Feb 17, 2021, 9:36 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I've seen a couple of those, they really make me think of the early
> '70s...
> -Curt
>
>
Colonial houses had double fireplaces & single chimney
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Feb 17, 2021, 9:34 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> In the early 1970s, we lived in a DIY built house.
> One thing the owner/builder did that I never saw anyplace else was a
Good score Curt.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Feb 17, 2021, 9:11 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> So I went to Home Depot today. Came home with a Makita drill and impact
> driver set. The set I went with has the dreaded hammer drill. Its slightly
> heavier
Yes that seems right
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Feb 15, 2021, 7:49 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Well, with a completely serious and straight face, this cold weather is due
> to [surprise!] GLOBAL WARMING (aka Climate Change)!
>
>
>
We have never had to have ours certified in 17 years across 2 different
suppliers.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Feb 15, 2021, 2:13 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> There are two situations. Portable tanks need periodic recertification
> per DOT. Not sue
Parade miles? I drove a 1989 Pierce Pumper.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Feb 13, 2021, 7:28 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> That’s a LOT of miles for a fire engine.
>
> -D
>
> > On Feb 13, 2021, at 12:21 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
>
Ah yes the Bendix gear
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Feb 12, 2021, 9:01 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >Is that a replaceable part? Or you mean replace the starter?
>
>
> Part of the starter. Back in the day we called it a "Bendix" on old
> Chevy's, because
When I got my first 240D-Curt taught me the cold weather way to start them.
Triple glow and fire off. I fired off my 79 that way at 4F.
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 4:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> My $400 240D I bought has been
My Dad used to say that about the B60 thermodyne Macks he drove in the late
50's.. As a Kid I used to love to ride with him.
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 2:23 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> *
> Dak Mcfadden
>
Keep us posted on CD progress.
Dwight Giles Jr.
1982 300CD
2005 E3204matic
Wickford RI
On Thu, Feb 11, 2021, 5:43 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Rolled back into Okie Acres a little while ago with the CD. After
> picking it up Sunday I worked in Lubbock for the
Mine seems lighter than that one. It was repainted a few years ago. #934
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Feb 10, 2021, 12:28 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Thats what china blue is supposed to look like! Often it gets faded and
> oxidized.
>
> On Wed,
Looks too dark to be China blue?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Feb 10, 2021, 9:58 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> What is the name of this color? I love this color.
>
> Bob R
>
>
> >
> > 1980 Mercedes 240D
> >
> >
>
Dan knows a guy who reupholsters them. I bought one of those covers. If it
had been glued on properly it wouldn't be too bad.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Feb 7, 2021, 8:09 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I should also keep an eye out for a dash as well.
What year is it?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Feb 7, 2021, 8:06 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone___
> http://www.okiebenz.com
>
> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
>
> To
Yes rear windows for CD are unique to them & 123 CE. I lucked out when
tree came down on mine in Blizzard & got used one out of a CE my indy had
out back. Rear defrost wires even worked.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Feb 7, 2021, 6:15 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
Bait & switch
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Feb 6, 2021, 9:20 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2008-e350-needs-tune-up/7273468547.html
>
> ___
>
You should have bought it then. What a flip.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Feb 5, 2021, 10:32 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> This thing was for sale about 20 miles from me a year or 2 ago for $8k.
> I guess a flipper bought it and it has been for sale
Looks like steal for a 300CD Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Feb 5, 2021, 10:03 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone___
> http://www.okiebenz.com
>
> To search list archives
Needs a hood star.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Thu, Feb 4, 2021, 9:32 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Looks pretty nice, probably not an unreasonable price
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/896201387809155/?ref=search_code=undefined
>
> --
>
Yes well said. I had fluid drive in my 50 Dodge 1/2 ton pickup.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 11:31 PM Andrew Strasfogel
wrote:
> Yeah. It was optional. You needed it to shift between the two positions on
> the stalk, but when you stop the car you did not need to depress
Did they have clutch pedal?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 9:55 PM Andrew Strasfogel
wrote:
> Either. They were affectionately called slush o matic. Officially, semi
> automatic transmission. Impossible to stall.
>
> On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 6:11 PM Dwight Giles wrote:
>
>>
Were those Desotos fluid drive? or gyromatic?
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 1:46 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> My first two cars were 1950 DeSotos when I lived in Boston and
> Minneapolis. Purchased for $75 and $20, sold for $10
I will give you 500.00 for it.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 2:29 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Dwight might kill you for saying that!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Feb 3, 2021, at 2:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel
> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
Is that a plastic bumper?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Tue, Feb 2, 2021, 7:24 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
wrote:
> I am a-fixin to rescue a 03 ML320 from Okie Acres. It needs a white rear
> bumper cover. SWMBO would feel better about this whole deal if I had a line
> on a white rear bumper
I have 4 extra bundts available.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Tue, Feb 2, 2021, 7:14 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I agree, snow tires will make a world of difference too. One of the
> really nice things about older cars is that you can get a second set of
>
When i grew up in NE they used cinders that were from the culm piles of
what was left over prom processing mined coal. They often caught fire &
produced cinders
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Tue, Feb 2, 2021, 7:16 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I wonder if
SRS defective message on dash
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Feb 1, 2021, 4:22 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> No cdi on the trunk so not a diesel.
>
> On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 3:49 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > No
yes the forecasts have been all over the place.
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 1:32 PM Andrew Strasfogel
wrote:
> Just glanced at the radar. I predict that forecast will get upgraded to
> massive snow shortly.
>
> On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 1:26 PM Dwight Giles
> wrote:
>
Our forecast here 3-3" but there will be rains here so could be really
messy,
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 1:18 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> *Today's storm is moving right on schedule — some parts of Mass. could see
> 18 inches of
Yes I like how you did that. Next round we should do that.
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 1:13 PM Andrew Strasfogel
wrote:
> It would be nice if folks included the MY and names for their historical
> fleet.
>
> On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 10:08 AM Dwight Giles
Here is my list:
Chevy 3
Ford 2
Dodge pickups 2
Mercury 2
Oldsmobile 1
Land Rover 1
SAAB 4
Mercedes 5
Plymouth 1
Subaru 5
GMC 1
Ford 3/4 ton flatbed 1
Pontiac 2
AMC 1
Total of 31 although one never ran & a couple were parts cars. My first
car was a 49 Pontiac.
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
Why does it look like a 124?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Jan 31, 2021, 3:01 PM Robert Massmann via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Looks a lot like my 1995 300D with the side fender intake point
>
> B Massmann
> Oregonia, Oh
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Floyd
Chevy 3
Ford 2
Dodge pickups 2
Mercury 2
Oldsmobile 1
Land Rover 1
SAAB 4
Mercedes 5
Plymouth 1
Subaru 5
GMC 1
Ford 3/4 ton flatbed 1
Pontiac 2
AMC 1
Total of 31 although one never ran & a couple were parts cars. My first
car was a 49 p2ontiac.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
Well after 4 1/2 years i have failed retirement 101
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Jan 30, 2021, 8:56 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Well, I am sure as hell not staring into space since I retired.
>
> On Sat, Jan 30, 2021, 8:07 PM Dan Penoff via
Maybe it is the aftermarket radio.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Jan 30, 2021, 1:33 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Antenna apparently won't retract so there are probably other issues.
>
> On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 11:57 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>
123 glove boxes are always wonky. I have had 3
Can tweak latch.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Jan 29, 2021, 5:34 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> On a second look, the glove box door looks busted. No deal...
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
>
> On
Worth a try. Not sure how detailed enforcement is. Here in New Englad they
have given up on border stops.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Jan 29, 2021, 9:26 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> If I do go to NM to get this car, it is just right across the
Well if you end up in the middle you could be O.K.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Jan 29, 2021, 9:08 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I like the way you think. Both are sort of opposite ends of the
> spectrum as far as diesel MB goes.
>
> On 1/29/2021
Take care Curt. Wish we were closer to help you & Angie. We stay
quarrantined except for visitsto stores once a week. I walk dogs around
hood twice a day. Have 300CD covered up for winter so no tinkering.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Jan 29, 2021, 4:57 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
Life is short. Get them both.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Jan 29, 2021, 9:01 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Maybe I will get both cars but in reality I should just pick one or the
> other. They are both in opposite directions. The $500 e300 is 6 hours
Well as a CD groupie i think you are right on better value. Mine?after some
restoration is now worth 15k+
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Jan 29, 2021, 8:24 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> So the dude messages me back $1250. Surely even with the supposedly
But Dan, you can always Martha the title.
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 4:29 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Thank goodness they have a clean tittle for it. I hate cars with dirty
> tittles.
>
>
>
> -D
>
> > On Jan 29, 2021, at 4:25 PM,
Yes
that Sounds right Kaleb. No one is likely to buy it wth engine out
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Thu, Jan 28, 2021, 10:24 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I basically told him $1k was my tops and let me know if he changes his
> mind and might still be
Well as you know CD's are bringing big bucks. If engine is good go for it.
Seller can't hold on to 1500 with engine out.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Thu, Jan 28, 2021, 9:13 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> What is a very clean, nice interior rust free 78
E320 gas. I looked for a diesel used when I bought this one n 2016
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Thu, Jan 28, 2021 at 5:32 PM Andrew Strasfogel
wrote:
> Dwight, is yours diesel or gas?
>
> On Thu, Jan 28, 2021 at 5:08 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okie
That is what I have but with 4matic. 185k miles. Really great driver-just
doesn't stir my soul like a 123.
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Thu, Jan 28, 2021 at 2:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Could be a reasonable deal, looks fairly nice if you want a
Jan 27, 2021, at 7:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > How do you check the oil level in that case?
> >
> > On Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 7:02 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
numbers you have to look up.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Jan 27, 2021, 7:07 PM Andrew Strasfogel
wrote:
> How do you check the oil level in that case?
>
> On Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 7:02 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>&g
My 2005 w211 didn't come with dipstick but a found a Polish aftermarket one
for multiple models. They sent specs & i use it. Seems to concur with
computer
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Jan 27, 2021, 6:13 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> But they will (by 1999
Yes. Main reason ti go there.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 9:52 PM Andrew Strasfogel
wrote:
> It's impossible to get anything other than genuine buffalo wings when you
> are in Buffalo.
>
> On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 9:41 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
> mer
Yup exactly.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 9:37 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> That would be here.
>
> https://anchorbar.com/
>
>
> Rick
>
> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Sent: January 26, 2021 4:55 PM
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Reply-to:
You could always go get the original Buffalo Wings
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 5:48 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Looks like the area is actually painted horse or something like that and
> the selection would be a Hampton Inn or
I only use elbow grease. No power buffing
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 2:33 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I am very Leary of using a powerful buffer because I have seen people burn
> through paint. I was watching a video and the guy had a
I wouldn't swap the gloor shift as that makes the 250 saleable. Why not
just build a bigger garage & keep them both?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Jan 25, 2021, 6:17 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I have a couple of coupes. Both in sad shape but one
And they go a million miles.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Jan 25, 2021, 12:19 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I heard they get 45 mpg all day long.
>
> On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 7:06 PM OK Don via Mercedes >
> wrote:
>
> > It's a classic, entry level
Yes. Valve cover gasket is cheap insurance
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, 10:42 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes:
>
> > You only need a set of feeler gauges, a reasonable set of wrenches and
> > a screwdriver.
Yes valve adjustment is critical on OM 616 & OM 617 engines. I figure every
10k miles.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, 10:18 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Valves are absolutely something you can do yourself on a 240D. I've only
> done them
I commuted about 100k miles in my 78 240D auto. I called it a middle lane
car. 75-80 was just right for I 95 commuting.. got between 28-30 MPG. Not
sure i ever ran it @ 87.5 MPH as Curt says.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Jan 24, 2021, 6:01 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
Good news is you don't jave to worry about speeding in a 240D.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Jan 23, 2021, 11:59 PM OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
> I think the issue is that he's on the road now, and would like to know how
> fast he's going and how much fuel he has while driving at night.
IIRC Curt posted a you tube on how to fix ground on 123 instrument clusters
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Jan 23, 2021, 9:13 PM Dwight Giles wrote:
> I have had to jiggle most 123 instrument cluster light knobs.
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
> On Sat, Jan 23, 2021, 7:48 PM Allan
I have had to jiggle most 123 instrument cluster light knobs.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Jan 23, 2021, 7:48 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Most certainly there is a fuse, but I think more things would not be
> working if that fuse blows (parking/turn
Schnecke
(Snail)
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Jan 23, 2021, 12:03 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> It wouldn’t be a real road trip if I didn’t get delayed! Stuck in DFW for
> 2 hours. But, Kaleb has very graciously agreed to meet later than planned
> at
I like yours. Red looks like overkill
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Jan 22, 2021, 7:03 PM Dimitri Seretakis
wrote:
> Just giving Andrew a hard time. He hates brown Mercedes!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 22, 2021, at 6:57 PM, Dwight Giles wrote:
>
>
> You know.
>
> Dwight Giles
You know.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Jan 22, 2021, 6:33 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Tobacco brown is the best color for that car:)
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jan 22, 2021, at 12:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
>
Yes thank you Jaime.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Thu, Jan 21, 2021, 10:03 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I hate to get involved in these conversations but consider this:
>
> Perhaps what you're seeing is actually designed to increase division
> between
Listen to the President's inaugural speech. Will answer your questions.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 5:38 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Here is a serious question for my democrat friends. For the last 4 years I
> have seen non stop
I will have to look- i thought my 211 had single cd on top & then 5 when
you hit the button & raise the door. Shows you how often i use my CDC.
Hit audio button to get choices.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 2:45 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
My 79 240D was that color. silber gruen?
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Jan 18, 2021 at 2:44 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> This looks like a really good deal, car is mostly very nice, needs
> driver seat bottom
>
>
>
Looks good Fred.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Jan 17, 2021, 10:36 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> -- Forwarded message -
> From:
> Date: Sun, Jan 17, 2021 at 7:38 PM
> Subject: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400E (W124)
> To:
>
>
>
Congratulations councillor Snook. I really thought about that 240D. Great
buy & welcome back
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Jan 17, 2021, 9:05 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I’m glad Rick posted this on the Facebook group! Kaleb and I made a deal!
>
> I’m
I had a 50 Dodge 1/2 ton pickup with fluid drive. Rare in trucks.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Jan 17, 2021, 1:23 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Fluid drive, also known affectionately as slush-o-matic. I owned a couple
> 1950 DeSoto sedans with this
Two tone? Ugh
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Jan 16, 2021, 1:07 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Unique color scheme. Why?
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> On Sat, Jan 16, 2021 at 12:18 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
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> >
> > 1984 Mercedes 240d.
Take roof racks off.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Thu, Jan 14, 2021, 8:01 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> So true
>
> On Thu, Jan 14, 2021, 6:24 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
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> > Well the color scheme is a little too
Yes hard to steam clams on Zoom.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Tue, Jan 12, 2021, 9:58 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> But no New England ambiance doing Zoom.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Jan 11, 2021, at 6:45 PM, Dwight Giles v
have a look-see...
> -Curt
>
> On Monday, January 11, 2021, 6:22:58 PM EST, Randy Bennell via
> Mercedes wrote:
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> Alternate arrangements will be by Zoom and even Kaleb will have no
> excuse for not attending.
>
> RB
>
> On 11/01/2021 5:07 PM, Dwight G
/01/2021 5:07 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:
> > It is difficult to know anything for certain now but in the spirit of
> > Bertha Benz, let's "give it a go" for our regular date September 11.
> >
> > Once again we will be at Goddard State Park, 1095 Ive
It is difficult to know anything for certain now but in the spirit of
Bertha Benz, let's "give it a go" for our regular date September 11.
Once again we will be at Goddard State Park, 1095 Ives Road Warwick RI.
Sites 40-42. http://www.riparks.com/Locations/LocationGoddard.html
The entry
Or the market?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 10:03 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Heroin and fentanyl with a cocaine chaser
>
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
>
> > On Jan 10, 2021, at 9:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>
I woumd bet much of it could be found online
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 7:33 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> On 2021-01-10 18:56, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> > Why would they have deleted them?
>
> Do they delete old stuff instead
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
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From:Mercedes-Benz Club of America
Date: Fri, Jan 8, 2021, 6:58 PM
Subject: MBCA & The Pittsburgh Section Present: Automotive Brake Systems:
Design, Maintenance, Repair, and Restoration
To:
MBCA & The Pittsburgh Section
As they say in TN, bless your heart for trying this project. I love my
722.6 but don't know about codes.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Jan 8, 2021, 5:49 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> So here's the thing. I have this sorta trashed 03E500 sitting here
According to NItske-they started turbo CD's mid year 81 but you are right
82 was the first full production year for turbo 617 CD's.
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 5:11 PM Robert Massmann via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 300CD Turbos started in 1982 thru
Might have been turbo a year or two earlier in CD than D.
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 4:45 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> On 2021-01-05 15:37, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:
> > I think some of the early ones wer
I think some of the early ones were NA. Will Have to check my Nitske book.
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 3:00 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I can’t ever remember seeing an NA before
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> >
> > Vintage Mercedes 300CD
I rode in one of these @ ATL airport right after they came out.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Jan 4, 2021, 2:48 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
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>
> https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/cedarville-mercedes-benz-12-passenger/7256869242.html
>
> Allan
>
>
Could need medical attention.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Dec 30, 2020, 10:11 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I'm a little concerned about holding that title in your hand with the runs
>
>
>
That would never happen in either of my Benzes. At the risk of starting a
rant, i think electric cars are a scam. Where does the electricity come
from? What is environmental impact of the batteries?
Dwight Giles Jr.
1982 300CD
2005 E3204matic
Wickford RI
On Tue, Dec 29, 2020, 9:39 PM Allan
I would love it. Is this an Adenauer?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Dec 28, 2020, 8:38 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
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> https://www.copart.com/lot/53827100/clean-title-1956-mercedes-benz-300-in-indianapolis
>
>
> ___
>
My 2005 E320 just got asunroof recall letter from MB.Have to go see dealer
but i can't find any leak or bad seal.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Dec 28, 2020, 6:04 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Thanks, I will probably give it a try! Did you buy it from the
Agreed
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Tue, Dec 22, 2020, 10:43 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Nominate for Best of Craigslist. That’s always a great quick read for some
> good humor.
>
> -D
>
> > On Dec 22, 2020, at 10:11 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
>
That is exactly what i got. Last year of 320, 211 since 210's rust here in
NE & have 4matic. There were some issues fuel tank recall, transfer case
bearing. I just got warranty alert on Sunroof- have to go see stealer. Mine
has 185k
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Dec 21, 2020, 10:58 PM
- sweet and mealy (in a good way). BTW, they were jumbo sized.
> > Chinese?
> >
> >> On Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 8:42 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> When I was at Penn State 40 years ago they had native c
Was a good interview.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Dec 21, 2020, 11:04 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> This is for Mitch - I listened to an interesting interview on NPR this
> past weekend on Freakonomics with Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, and a
>
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