Re: [MBZ] Fakebook

2021-03-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Nice Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Mar 30, 2021, 7:47 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/719664758690505/ > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 30, 2021, at 6:32 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Looks nice, front plate upside down, high price -- 2001 Mercedes Benz E430 - $3, 500 (Greenville SC)

2021-03-31 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Bad sign. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Mar 31, 2021, 10:04 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/greenville-2001-mercedes-benz-e430/7299609538.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www

Re: [MBZ] OT the United Nation's has my parcel, can someone pick it up for me plz

2021-04-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
We dropped our landline and now they have found the cell phone and text. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 11:55 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > parcel was tendered to us by Officials of the United Nation`s for onward > delivery to you. > > The

Re: [MBZ] See this is what I’m talking about

2021-04-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Sell while the market is hot. Don't wait for a recession Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 1, 2021, 8:25 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The way the market is going on cheap beater cars, my holdings is probably > up over a million dollars worth of inventor

Re: [MBZ] Will a 123 coupe rear windshield fit in the back seat of a 210?

2021-04-02 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
You are lucky to find a 123 coupe rear window. Rare. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Apr 2, 2021, 8:45 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives h

Re: [MBZ] Will a 123 coupe rear windshield fit in the back seat of a 210?

2021-04-02 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Congratulations. When tree branch fell on my CD in 2013 took weeks to find 280CE rear window. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Apr 2, 2021, 9:33 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I found one for $100 in Dallas, have to go get it Monday. > > Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] 123 chrome

2021-04-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes on the rear-but Ithink same on the front. I recall that Sedan and Coupe same back to A pillar and then all different. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Apr 3, 2021 at 10:54 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Rear definitely but not sure about front. E

Re: [MBZ] 123 chrome

2021-04-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > So is $30 for the chrome a good deal? Might be nice to have if i > > accidentally bend any of mine getting the rear windshield out. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > On Apr 3, 2021, at 10:03 AM, Dwight Giles via Me

Re: [MBZ] I should go pick up that 300TurD today and flip it tomorrow -- 1980 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Wagon, $2, 700

2021-04-04 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Get rid of decals. Looks like Cornell vehicle. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Apr 4, 2021, 7:12 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks great from 25'. > > On Sun, Apr 4, 2021 at 12:05 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > M

Re: [MBZ] More thinkings on the $900E500 limp mode issue -- SBC??? YAAASSSSS!!!!

2021-04-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Great. Why we buy Mercedes. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Apr 6, 2021, 10:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well. Spoke to the stealer this morning and the service rep says the > accumulator will be covered under the SBC warranty. There would be a > charg

Re: [MBZ] Is Poos looking for another BAT flip candidate?

2021-04-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Flip into parts bin. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Apr 7, 2021, 8:55 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.copart.com/lot/29929791/1994-mercedes-benz-e-320-ar-little-rock > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] Is Poos looking for another BAT flip candidate?

2021-04-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes. I have done a few of those. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Apr 7, 2021, 9:16 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Jaws of life at work... > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Apr 7, 2021 8:55:24 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >: > > > > https://www.copart.com/lot/29929791/1994-merced

Re: [MBZ] must either appreciate $4, 000 or best offer 2004 Mercedes Wagon E500 - $4, 000

2021-04-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Good one That explains it. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 8, 2021, 12:28 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He was using the Serb to English free translator app on his Blackberry. > > On Thu, Apr 8, 2021 at 10:24 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > merce

Re: [MBZ] 300TurD wire, where does it connect

2021-04-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Blinker fluid sensor? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 8, 2021, 2:01 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There’s this cable with a 3-prong connector coming off this rectangular > box on the engine side of the injection pump, it is dangling free and I > don

Re: [MBZ] The condition "excellent" refers to the the condition of the Engine which is the more rare 6 cylinder 1987 Mercedes 300D, 6 cyl engine - $699 (North Bridge Terrrace)

2021-04-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I thinl you sre right Floyd. If it were closer Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 8, 2021, 10:28 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Max you need to go pick this up for $500, for a few bucks it could be a > runner, flip it and make the BIG MONEY! > > > http

Re: [MBZ] 1981 Kaleb green mercedes benz

2021-04-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Is that silber gruen? Looks like my first 240D Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Apr 9, 2021, 2:04 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Too bad it's in Portland. I love that color. > > On Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 1:56 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < > mercedes@okieben

Re: [MBZ] Hearse?

2021-04-10 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Ein totes Wagen. I want it. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Apr 10, 2021, 1:00 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > https://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/d/maytown-1976-mercedes-benz-hearse/7294674365.html > < > https://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/d/maytown-1976-mercedes-benz-hearse/72946

Re: [MBZ] Collected the $900E500

2021-04-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Too bright to be China Blue? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Apr 13, 2021, 1:39 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And this was in the service drive through. Looks like a respray but was > VERY nice. Interior was light beige which did not look good against t

Re: [MBZ] OT a good friend recently passed

2021-04-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
RIP Phil Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Apr 13, 2021, 8:27 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Phil was the first foreign-born astronaut in the US space program as an > Apollo astronaut. He gave me my first “real” job and was a great funny > extremely smart

Re: [MBZ] More insurance

2021-04-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I don't like the noise of metal roof. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Apr 14, 2021, 8:48 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Actually I believe slate is the most expensive form of roof by far but > yes, of the roofs that people routinely install today, metal

Re: [MBZ] OT: vaxxed

2021-04-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
We got J & J 5 weeks ago at State site. Run by National Guard. I had 0 reaction Karen had minor reaction. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Apr 14, 2021, 2:34 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just got a Pfizer jab. The paperwork was more than the shot. I'm at a

Re: [MBZ] 4 spd manual 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240d,$2,500

2021-04-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Don't they all go 1 mil? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Apr 14, 2021, 2:09 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1 million miles? > > On Wed, Apr 14, 2021 at 10:31 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > https://www.facebook.com/m

Re: [MBZ] 4 spd manual 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240d,$2,500

2021-04-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Sure? Could be Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Apr 14, 2021, 9:23 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > This is one that actually got there in our lifetime. > > On Wed, Apr 14, 2021, 9:15 PM Dwight Giles wrote: > >> Don't they all go 1 mil? >> >> Dwight Giles Jr. >> Wickford RI >> >> On Wed, Apr

[MBZ] Hold the date June 12 Bnz & Q

2021-04-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> > Dear New England StarGazers and Other Vehicle Lovers, >> [image: image.jpeg] >> Some of us are tired of lockdown and have scheudled a Spring Q for >> June 12. Once again we will be at Goddard State Park, 1095 Ives Road >> Warwick RI. Sites 40-42. >> http://www.riparks.com/Locations/Location

Re: [MBZ] Hold the date June 12 Bnz & Q

2021-04-17 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
these shenanigans? Providence? > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Apr 16, 2021, at 7:41 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >  > >> > >> > >> Dear New England StarGazers and Other Vehicle Lovers,

Re: [MBZ] Two dead in Tesla crash; 32k gallons of water to extinguish battery fire; nobody driving.

2021-04-18 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
When i was a firefighter pre Tesla we used foam - not water. This is more evidence on how evil Teslas are. IMHO Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Apr 18, 2021, 8:38 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This doesn't speak well to the local fire department. You don't

Re: [MBZ] 1993 600SL V12 - 42k miles - $16,900

2021-04-18 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I would love one. I don't drive that much Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Apr 17, 2021, 10:33 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > For the buyer with an unlimited fuel budget > > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/westerville-mercedes-benz-classic-12/730

Re: [MBZ] OT my friend makes the national news again

2021-04-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
We pay 3700/year in flood insurance now. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Apr 19, 2021, 1:10 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > An interesting point. How long have building permits been a thing? Some > of the houses in flood zones are quite old and probably preda

Re: [MBZ] OT my friend makes the national news again

2021-04-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
; FEMA flood insurance for our former house that was in Zone “X” was > $400/year. Not required, but we figured it was cheap insurance in the event > something catastrophic occurred. > > -D > > > On Apr 19, 2021, at 1:15 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Two dead in Tesla crash; 32k gallons of water to extinguish battery fire; nobody driving.

2021-04-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
This would never happen with my OM 617 diesel. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Apr 21, 2021, 9:15 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > About that Tesla fire: > "Tesla Fire in Texas Crash Was Not How It Was Reported, Says Fire Chief" > > https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a36189237/tesla-model-s-

Re: [MBZ] Two dead in Tesla crash; 32k gallons of water to extinguish battery fire; nobody driving.

2021-04-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
very bad! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 21, 2021, at 9:37 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > This would never happen with my OM 617 diesel. > > > > Dwight Giles Jr. > > Wickford RI > >

Re: [MBZ] Two dead in Tesla crash; 32k gallons of water to extinguish battery fire; nobody driving.

2021-04-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I am talking about the clean diesel fuel -low sulphur. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 22, 2021, 12:08 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dwight Giles via Mercedes writes: > > > Well that is the politically correct view.lots of

Re: [MBZ] Earth Day was Re: OT Something Controversial To Someone

2021-04-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Say on Dimitri. Much more at stake than emissions. What will we do with all of these toxic batteries? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 22, 2021, 11:19 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > True. The Tesla will end up in a toxic materials landfill in 10-15 ye

Re: [MBZ] I m not mechanic please don’t ask cuestión I have no idea what’s wrong with the suspension 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class S 430,$2,200

2021-04-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Hybrid- C & S class combined? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Apr 24, 2021, 4:26 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/215656003256546 > > -- > --FT > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] The car mite have 2 r 3 different minor things that turn 2 r 3 things that might be wrong with it

2021-04-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
How do you treat car mites? Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Apr 24, 2021 at 9:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > 2009 Mercedes S550 Best reasonible offer - $12,000 > > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/salters-2009-mercedes-s550-best/7311722902

Re: [MBZ] The car mite have 2 r 3 different minor things that turn 2 r 3 things that might be wrong with it

2021-04-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Probably related- at least in this case. To use a NC phrase-might could. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Apr 24, 2021, 7:49 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Are those anything like looney ticks? > > -D > > > On Apr 24, 2021, at 6:49 PM, Dwight Giles via Mer

Re: [MBZ] Looks half decent -- 1979 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D, $5, 900

2021-04-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Big bucks for 300CD flip. I would bet double. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Apr 25, 2021, 11:55 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That could be an easy BAT flip provided the car has service records. > > On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 10:40 AM Floyd Thursby via M

Re: [MBZ] 60k mile 210

2021-04-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well i know this is a bottom feeder list but my car guy brother who spent 30 years In the business always said you can't pay too much for a GOOD used car. He bought me my first 240D Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Apr 25, 2021, 9:48 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wr

Re: [MBZ] 60k mile 210

2021-04-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
That makes sense. 210's rust here but 211's don't. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Apr 25, 2021, 9:57 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That sounds crazy. Spend $9k or $6k on a newer 211 > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Apr 25, 2021, at 9:48 PM, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another one on the DNF list

2021-04-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Sounds right Dan. It can be a condition of carriage. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 5:42 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Note that I am simply reporting on my observations and not taking sides > here, nor should responses to this thread go down that road - or else. > > W

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking 1985 300CD - 175k miles - $9,450

2021-04-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Might be correctly priced for CD. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 4:26 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Very nice, and I like the color combo > > --FT > > On 4/26/21 2:45 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > Really looks pretty nice from the

Re: [MBZ] potholes

2021-04-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I hit a pothole here in RI a couple years ago driving the 300D 2.5. Went to state police and they had a regular preprinted claim form. Must be a common occurrence. They paid too-car that Dimitri now has. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 3:47 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mer

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300CD

2021-04-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well I bet that is what a low mileage CD is worth. One went on BAT not too long ago for that. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 4:57 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s nice but 20k? Geez > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 27, 2021, at 3:

Re: [MBZ] potholes

2021-04-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Sounds like RI politics. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Apr 27, 2021, 7:01 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > IIRC Providence went through a period where they paid out a huge amount > of money for damaged caused by pot holes. I think it was a way for some of >

Re: [MBZ] If Only the Best Will Do - $6,200 (Irmo)

2021-04-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes but might be one of best MB diesels made. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Apr 28, 2021, 5:17 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And that is an understatement. > > On Wed, Apr 28, 2021 at 4:48 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote

Re: [MBZ] One of the nicest W123 coupes

2021-04-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes i would predict close to 20k for nice 123 coupes. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 29, 2021, 3:54 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Sold, a few short of $20,000 .. Looks like they are still holding value > and interest. > > On Thu, Apr 29, 2021 at 9:36 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mer

Re: [MBZ] One of the nicest W123 coupes

2021-04-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> On Apr 29, 2021, at 4:34 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Yes i would predict close to 20k for nice 123 coupes. > > > > Dwight Giles Jr. > > Wickford RI > > > > On Thu, Apr 29, 2021, 3:54 PM G Mann via M

Re: [MBZ] One of the nicest W123 coupes

2021-04-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: astr...@indiana.edu > Subject: Re: [MBZ] One of the nicest W123 coupes > > Dwight Giles via Mercedes writes: > > > Diesel coupes were US market only. > > That surprises me. Diesels have always been more popular ou

Re: [MBZ] The upholstery makes it worth this much -- 2000 Mercedes-Benz - $4, 300

2021-05-04 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Butt ugly seats. Pun intended. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, May 4, 2021, 7:01 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Green and grey, that is strange. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > May 4, 2021 6:46:05 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > > > WTF. Reupholster job or factory mutant? > >

Re: [MBZ] Not a particularly good deal but a 211 320 would be the one to have 2005 MERCEDES E-320 SEDAN - $4, 700

2021-05-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
That is what I have but a 4matic . 186K Very dependable car but a bit boring. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 5, 2021 at 10:48 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > more like a $3k car, maybe 3500 these days > > > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/ctd/d/shallot

Re: [MBZ] Not a particularly good deal but a 211 320 would be the one to have 2005 MERCEDES E-320 SEDAN - $4, 700

2021-05-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes you're right on both counts. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 5, 2021 at 3:51 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The 722.6 is a bonus on these cars, gets out of the complications of the > 722.9. The 320 is a solid engine too, not the problems as with

Re: [MBZ] Best MB cabrio - 124 vs 208 vs 209?

2021-05-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
NOT a Saab. We have a 2003 convertible & we are about to replace the top for the third time. Hydraulics are bad, frame bends etc. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, May 7, 2021, 12:15 AM David Bruckmann via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good evening > > A friend is considering a c

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

2021-05-10 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
My eyes 😲 Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, May 10, 2021, 8:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/299150795042440/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To sea

Re: [MBZ] Toy tractor loader

2021-05-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Cool. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 12, 2021, 8:29 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I finally decided to get the Little Buck Loader for my garden tractor. It > works surprisingly well actually. I was going to buy a piranha tooth blade > for it so I c

Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

2021-05-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I think coupe windshield is the same as sedan. Coupe is different from A pillar back. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, May 14, 2021, 1:43 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Does a coupe use a coupe only windshield? I thought only the rear window > was coupe specific.. > Someone set me straig

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 - 140k miles - $4,500

2021-05-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I really like mine. Great driving car. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, May 14, 2021, 12:30 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2005-mercedes-e320/7321382207.html > > Allan > > _

Re: [MBZ] I think I need a 108 at Okie acres

2021-05-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
First MB that i drove to any extent. Loved that 4.5 Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 19, 2021, 4:59 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Never had one before > > https://youtu.be/UY6uKaehDyw > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT Hey Dan get on that gravy train quick!

2021-05-20 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
That is what happening here Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, May 20, 2021, 6:57 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don’t think you even need a realtor right now. Just stick it on Zillow > and it will sell within a day probably. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On

[MBZ] Fwd: Reminder- three weeks until June 12 BNZ & Q

2021-05-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Subject: Reminder- three weeks until June 12 BNZ & Q Dear Mercedes Friends, We will gather as I wrote in my earlier message (below). Please bring a chair. We will be grilling burgers and hot dogs so please bring a dish to pass. We usually gather mid morning and we will eat at about 1PM. Looking

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Reminder- three weeks until June 12 BNZ & Q

2021-05-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
2021 11:18 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > I assume this is on Zoom. 😎 > > > > On Fri, May 21, 2021 at 12:13 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> Subject: Reminder- three weeks until June 12 BNZ & Q >

Re: [MBZ] Are these the correct seat covers or some sort of aftermarket job?

2021-05-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Weird. So uniform front & back. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, May 21, 2021, 8:35 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I've seen that before. Palomino fades in this manner. > > On Fri, May 21, 2021, 7:59 PM OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > It's on fakebook

Re: [MBZ] Somebody like Jaime or poos needs to buy this

2021-05-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes i once talked to queen's driver & he said those Daimlers were made special in Engkand for Royal family. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, May 22, 2021, 11:42 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No connection to Daimler Benz there! > > On Sat, May 22, 2021 a

Re: [MBZ] 240TD

2021-05-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes i have never heard of a 240D wagon. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, May 22, 2021, 9:40 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Could be the only one of its kind in North America. > > On Sat, May 22, 2021, 5:59 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@ok

Re: [MBZ] 1987 190Dt

2021-05-23 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Will you bring it to the Q? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, May 23, 2021, 4:51 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > DO YOU TAKE BITCOIN > > --FT > > On 5/23/21 4:39 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: > > Does anyone need a new project? > > I have a 1987 190Dt

Re: [MBZ] The 240TD

2021-05-23 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
It is so rare. That adds to price. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, May 23, 2021, 9:09 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think 4K is cheap for that. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 23, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okieben

Re: [MBZ] My toy tractor can dig!

2021-05-23 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Now that is a pile. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, May 23, 2021, 8:42 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > Sent from my iPhone___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Fw: Mercedes diesel

2021-05-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Oh no. Too bad. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, May 24, 2021, 11:44 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sh*t! > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Date: Mon, May 24, 2021 at 11:41 PM > Subject: Fw: Mercedes diesel > To: Frederick Mo

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD - 108k miles - $4,800

2021-05-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Seems cheap for a CD of is as advertised Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 26, 2021, 2:52 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The original ad is deleted. The new ad with $3,600 price is here: > > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/noblesville-1981-merce

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Reminder- three weeks until June 12 BNZ & Q

2021-05-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > If you send Dwight the necessary equipment before the event, he can set > it up so that you can watch from home/ > > > > > >> On 21/05/2021 11:18 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> I assume this is

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Reminder- three weeks until June 12 BNZ & Q

2021-05-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
s@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> > >> > If you send Dwight the necessary equipment before the event, he can >> set it up so that you can watch from home/ >> > >> > >> >> On 21/05/2021 11:18 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >> &g

Re: [MBZ] OT insurance, full coverage or no?

2021-05-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I would depending on collectability of yhe car & how much i liked it. Like my CD. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 26, 2021, 3:56 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Would you carry full coverage on a $5,000 car, or liability only? > > Looking over the coverage

Re: [MBZ] W123 Coupe Rear Window

2021-05-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Very rare. I had a time finding mine. Buy rusty parts coupe. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, May 28, 2021, 7:34 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Got a buddy in AL looking for one. Anyone know of one? > > Thanks! > > -D > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] W123 Coupe Rear Window

2021-05-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Is it one with the defrost wires? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, May 28, 2021, 12:29 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You know what, I will sell mine for $1500 if your friend wants it > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 28, 2021, a

Re: [MBZ] Pretty low miles 4-speed manual transmission 240D on BAT

2021-05-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well it was nice & they are getting scarce. Market speaks. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, May 28, 2021, 3:46 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Insane > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 28, 2021, at 2:25 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] FB sales guy of the day This is a beautiful Mercedes 250c. 1970 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster 2D, $90, 000

2021-06-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Bundt uglies. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Jun 3, 2021, 7:03 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Chop Chop Spray Spray broken rear springs > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Thu, Jun 3, 2021 at 2:46 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@oki

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-06-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Classic Center? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Jun 5, 2021, 10:40 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Have you called SoCal Mercedes or checked on ebay? > > On Fri, Jun 4, 2021 at 10:48 PM John Ingram via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > The

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Chinese lifts

2021-06-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes. Stay away from Chinese stuff. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 8, 2021, 7:15 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Why support China? Why risk your life under a Chinese lift? > Get a Rotary or a Mohawk. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 8, 2021, at 7

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Chinese lifts

2021-06-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes i know but worth pursuing IMHO Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 8, 2021, 9:54 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Hard to do. > > On Tue, Jun 8, 2021, 9:48 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Yes. Stay away from Chinese s

Re: [MBZ] Froggy

2021-06-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Sounds like you made a good placement. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Jun 9, 2021, 7:45 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > true. The good part is her boyfriend is a Motorhead with a classic > porsche and a bunch of old german bikes. Out to be able to figure out how > best to keep the SL on t

Re: [MBZ] My Friends Last Ride

2021-06-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I would like mine to be in a 123 Todeswagen Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Jun 9, 2021, 7:51 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Nice last ride. I would want mine to be in a Universal or Binz conversion. > > -D > > > On Jun 9, 2021, at 3:26 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebe

Re: [MBZ] My Friends Last Ride

2021-06-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
mediately." Wording on > Firecrackers/Bangers in UK. > Fred. > p.s. I will not care if I am dead. Funerals are for the living. > > On Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 8:47 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I would like mine to be in a 123 To

Re: [MBZ] Q? How’d it Turn Out?

2021-06-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes our first June Q went well. 14 people & 6 MB's. Great food & nice catching up after 20 months. Rain stopped in AM. Curt baked a pie in his Coleman oven. Mark you calendar for ChowdahQ on Sept 11. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 15, 2021, 4:57 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 4Matic - 94k miles - $1,000

2021-06-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Seems cheap. I wouldn't sell mine for that & it has twice the miles Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Jun 16, 2021, 12:46 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hmm. > > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-05-mercedes-benz-e320/7337325465.html > >

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 4Matic - 94k miles - $1,000

2021-06-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Ah OK. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Jun 16, 2021, 2:11 PM Allan Streib wrote: > Yeah, too cheap. That's why I said "Hmm" > > And now... "This posting has been flagged for removal." > > Dwight Giles writes: > > > Seems cheap. I wouldn't sell mine for that & it has twice the miles > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

2021-06-17 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Congrats. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Jun 17, 2021, 8:16 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The boy child graduated his pulmonary critical care fellowship at Stanford > yesterday as Chief Fellow. Off to DC area for “real” job in a few weeks. If > you’re

Re: [MBZ] Disappointing auction of W123 NA diesel coupe.

2021-06-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes me too. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Jun 24, 2021, 5:18 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On MB Market. I had expected well above $10k for this nice example. > > https://thembmarket.com/1978-mercedes-benz-300cd >

Re: [MBZ] 75 240D

2021-06-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
That is about 70 miles from me. Hmm Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Jun 24, 2021, 4:21 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You and curt need to go check that out! Could be a good deal if it’s not > too ratty and fairly complete > > --FT > Sent from iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] OT Pennsylvania Group

2021-06-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Ah yes the Coal region my grandfather lived in Dickson City when he came from the old country in the 1899's Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jun 25, 2021, 4:51 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.iheart.com/content/2021-06-25-police-stop-exorcis

Re: [MBZ] OT Pennsylvania Group

2021-06-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Lithuania Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Jun 26, 2021, 10:01 AM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Old country? You mean the planet Zirkon? > > On Sat, Jun 26, 2021 at 6:36 AM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Ah yes the Coal regi

Re: [MBZ] This Is Really Nice

2021-06-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Bundt ugly on this. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Jun 27, 2021, 4:18 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hmm, don’t know but I don’t think so. Jaime would know for sure. These are > so more refined looking with the color-keyed wheel covers. > > -D > > Sent fro

Re: [MBZ] Oh boy

2021-06-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Nice paint job. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Jun 27, 2021, 6:25 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1970 Mercedes Benz 220 diesel > > > https://wichita.craigslist.org/atq/d/wichita-1970-mercedes-benz-220-diesel/7342292993.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > > __

Re: [MBZ] 2003 E320 - 130k miles - $5,500

2021-06-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Hmm my w211 E320 seems really big. Does he want an S? Or Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Jun 28, 2021, 10:20 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Only had it for a month. Selling because I want something bigger." > > > https://springfieldil.craigslist.org/cto/

Re: [MBZ] OT: 1952 Hudson Hornet

2021-06-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Are Hudsons worth that much? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Jun 28, 2021, 10:15 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Has a little patina. Fix it up nice and it might get $15K on BaT. > > > https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/bloomington-1952-hudson-hornet/734

Re: [MBZ] OT: 1952 Hudson Hornet

2021-06-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Ok. They were hot on the track then with that V8. Mostly close to Olds Rocket 8 Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Jun 28, 2021, 10:55 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Yeah. They are the poster child of iconic cars. > > On Mon, Jun 28, 2021, 10:50 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

2021-06-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Good work Fred. Now ready for the Sept Q. I blew the devil out of RR tire on CD on the way home from this Q. Have to get that sorted out as i am running on Spare & sidewall on LR is totally checked. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 29, 2021, 4:39 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercede

Re: [MBZ] Texas Kaleb

2021-06-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes Curt i remember when we went to get that hood from Fred's Autohaus. Fred is a sponsor of the ChowdahQ. He is my MB mechanic. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Jun 30, 2021, 5:49 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Even then. Back when I rebought my '83 240D I w

[MBZ] B1 Dodge

2021-06-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
If you know what this means or have one let me know. I have something to give you. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.ok

Re: [MBZ] OT Electric Vehicles On Collision Course With Reality

2021-07-02 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Thank you Max. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jul 2, 2021, 3:40 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Robert Bryce testified before a House committee yesterday on the subject of > electric vehicles. > > > https://docs.house.gov/meetings/CN/CN00/20210630/112853/HHRG

Re: [MBZ] 1982 300D - 229k miles - $1,000

2021-07-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Radio doesn't look like a Becker to me. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Jul 3, 2021, 1:44 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks like it might have some rust in addtion to needing "breaks" but > maybe could be a driver. > > Is that a factory radio? > > > https:

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

2021-07-04 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Dr Booth used to say to spray contact cleaner on console switch & move it 50-100 times. FWIW Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Jul 4, 2021, 7:37 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don’t think it does. The car is a mess. > I will search for a shorted wire i

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