Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

On Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 3:18 PM, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just took ownership of a 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 .. Thanks Allen!! Got out Wednesday with my brother and looked at mostly the spark plugs and wires. Couple of the wires had no complete circuit, and at least o

Re: [MBZ] Something different

On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 9:00 AM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You left out the "This car would be perfect if it had twice the power > it has now." - which is why I transplanted the Olds V8 into the MGA > years ago Of course, perfection is an elusive goal. Yup, there is that one to

Re: [MBZ] OT Computer Zombot

On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 2:06 PM, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If the definition of a bot is a "robot" computer running a > program that the own is unaware of... > > Windows, mostly. > > A wide-open Linux computer can act an a relay, but it takes > effort to turn it into a bot. Mac is probab

Re: [MBZ] Something different

On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 4:10 PM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > To me it's still a WTF car. I don't see the appeal of conversions. Most conversions start out like this: "I'm a mechanic that has specialized in one brand for the last five years. I have disassembled and rebuilt se

Re: [MBZ] i'm back

On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 5:14 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > K'leb lost a job, I bought a wireless modem, and Kevin got his sight back. > (or at least two of those, I forget which ones) > Wait ... Kaleb lost a job? Hell I've *been* here and I missed that. EdB -- "I'm a Night Elf Mo

Re: [MBZ] Hmm, drool?

On Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 9:13 AM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > For some reason I've > recently decided BMWs are pretty cool... > > -Curt > What next?! A new found love of mid 80's Oldsmobiles with V6 Diesels? Just funnin', nothin'

[MBZ] A Moment of Silence

"I would like the world to remember me as the guy who really enjoyed playing games and sharing his knowledge and his fun pastimes with everybody else." - Gary Gygax Ernest Gary Gygax, the co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons, has apparently passed away at his Wisconsin home March 4th, 2008. -- "I'

Re: [MBZ] $650 "unimog"

On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 10:38 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/rvs/595032264.html > I know that I am not extremely well versed in all aspects of Mercedes culture, and in fact, there are a good many vehicles that could be considered within the umbrella

[MBZ] 73 Mercedes benz 220 D priced to go - $950

No affiliation, etc --- Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2008-02-24, 9:11AM EST For sale is a classic Mercedes Benz 220 D with 172.000 documented original miles which is minimal for a diesel motor. Car runs like a dream and transmission shifts like silk. Mercedes is renown

Re: [MBZ] Tool shopping, was Sears

On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 7:02 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ed Booher wrote: > > Which reminds me, I need to get back on a first name basis with my > Snap-On > > rep. I plan on needing a lot of air tools this year. Gots me a car to > > rebuild. > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Debit cards

On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 10:34 AM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dimitri Seretakis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > Yup, if you don't do that those bastards will put your account in a > > revolving balance and you'll end up paying interest on a purchase > > you made one minute ago. > >

Re: [MBZ] Tool shopping, was Sears

On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 11:51 AM, tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'd like to upgrade my stock as the need arises, or at least the stuff > that sees heavy use. My question is: Anyone have any recommendations > as to the best places to buy Snap-on, Stahwille, or Hazet? I haven't > > Than

Re: [MBZ] was:W220 rust, now: What would You Buy Today?

On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 12:18 PM, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sad isn't. > > So, if yous were going to go out today and buy a new car, what would it be > taking the above quote from Okieland into consideration? And I mean normal > working man going out to buy a car. > > Bob R Bob

Re: [MBZ] OT: Debit cards

On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 1:14 PM, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Banking in general and credit cards/loan making are GROSSLY under- > regulated in the US, and have very badly distorted the view of the > economic status of the country. All that excessive profit is counted > as GDP

Re: [MBZ] OT: Debit cards [was Re: W220 rust]

On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 1:37 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Good advice the stories about Paypal draining somebody's bank account due > to some trumped up fraud charge are very frightening. > Having your cc there protects you. > > -Curt I heard about some of those horror stories

Re: [MBZ] OT computers...

On Feb 17, 2008 3:12 PM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Long drive.. > > Tom > www.kegkits.com How long? EdB -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" - Mr. T. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap Hosting

On Feb 11, 2008 11:57 AM, dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Can anyone recommend a cheap web and email hosting provider that does > not totally suck? Something in the < $30/month range that a company > who wants a web presence but does not actually do anything online > could use? 99.9% upti

Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no

On Feb 15, 2008 2:27 AM, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I can say that almost all the jobs I have gotten in any field have been > through someone I knew, or knew through someone. That's the key I think. > People just feel much much better about going with someone they know or > have > s

Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no

On Feb 15, 2008 2:17 AM, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ed, > Located near Seattle. Have been looking for work there. > > I'll check out that LinkedIn site you suggested. > > Thanks > Brian > And you are a Graphic Artist? EdB -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" - Mr. T. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT, what's a Foose?

On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 3:58 PM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm sure you're right, but if the show is an extension of how he works, > and > in anyway meant to promote him business, kinda missed the mark with me. > > Ed > 300E Foose is more than just Chip Foose. His father, Sam Foose owns,

Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no

On Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 4:57 PM, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've been fruitlessly job searching for some time now and I found an ad on > Craigslist seeking a graphic artist. > > Brian Brian, Where are you located? Have you set up an account on LinkedIn.com? You build your netwo

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

On Feb 11, 2008 5:58 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hope you have fun with it -- I am glad to have it in the hands of > someone who will try to put it back on the road, instead of it slowly > decaying in my driveway... I had good intentions when I bought it but > never found the ti

Re: [MBZ] FW: OT: Cheap Hosting

On Feb 11, 2008 9:57 PM, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "There is no such thing as a free lunch." > > With Google, it is no-money-needed - but you pay with > information and non-privacy. > > Some may prefer to part with a bit of one rather than the other. > > --Philip Nah, s

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

On Feb 11, 2008 4:43 PM, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > yes, he does! and they buy parts. here is what we have: > > www.BuyASIANparts.com > > www.BuyEUROparts.com > > For Mercedes we have access to 99.99% ANYTHING that is available. For all > other cars we have only what is the web sit

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

On Feb 11, 2008 4:53 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > She does have Mobil-1 installed already -- just FYI. > > Allan > -- > 1983 300D > 1966 230 --> Now Ed's > See, she was well taken care of, she's just cranky. EdB -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" - Mr. T. ___

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

On Feb 11, 2008 4:50 PM, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What a cutie! With that red and white color scheme it's crying out > for a set of fuzzy dice. ;) > > Alex Chamberlain > Right now I think she's crying more for Rust-O-Leum primer to slow the advance of time until I can get h

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 WAS- High mileage badges

On Feb 11, 2008 3:45 PM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey Ed, agree completely -- > We had a 78 Malibu with the 305 engine and that engine was flawless. > > Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > > - Original Message - > From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discu

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

On Feb 11, 2008 3:15 PM, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We need photos! > > Randy > -- Forwarded message -- From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Jan 27, 2008 10:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This is a pretty car To: Ed Booher <[EMAIL P

Re: [MBZ] FW: OT: Cheap Hosting

e goes with GoDaddy, I can give him a > coupon > code for 10-20% off." > BillR > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Ed Booher > Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 2:23 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List >

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

On Feb 11, 2008 2:49 PM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You know the first few messages you're going to receive; change to modil 1 > and change your fuses. :-) > > Ed > 300E > She isn't currently running, so new oil and fuses won't do me any good yet. But I'll keep it in mind for later on. EdB

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

On Feb 11, 2008 2:47 PM, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > After all this, I don't have any carpet for the W110 chassis. Shoot. I > have > carpet for all other VIN's. Sorry. > > > Rusty Cullens > BuyMBparts, Inc. > The W111 chassis then! Muhahahaha! Ed -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" -

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

On Feb 11, 2008 2:28 PM, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Subtle? Me? Nope. I have been posting on here and mbz.org for 10 years and > people still ask about buying parts from someone else at a higher price. I > just don't get it. I sponsor the list. I ship same day you order. I carry >

Re: [MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

On Feb 11, 2008 2:35 PM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > congrats on the new car. > > Ed > 300E > > On 11/02/2008, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Just took ownership of a 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 .. Th

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap Hosting

Google. Free. Nuff Said. I highly recommend Network Solutions for buying your domain. They are more expensive, like $34.95 a year for a domain, but I have never had anything but positive things to say about them and have been dealing with them for 8 or 9 years now. Oh ... and Afraid.org - Free DN

[MBZ] Well .... looks like I'm a Mercedes owner :)

Just took ownership of a 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 .. Thanks Allen!! Ed -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" - Mr. T. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscrib

[MBZ] 1960 Mercedes Fintail

Question, Is the W110 and W111 interchangeable as far as body parts are concerned? Ed --- 1960 mercedes fintail - $350 -- Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2008-02-08, 4:57PM EST I have a 1960 Mercedes fintail, 6 cyl. Engine runs, car needs bod

Re: [MBZ] Linux fans rejoice

On Feb 9, 2008 1:34 AM, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > internet and can d/l updates etc, but no browser will open. Not Firefox, > not > Opera and not even Epiphany! > Instead of starting the browser via link/icon, open a terminal window and start it via command line. From CLI (command li

Re: [MBZ] Linux fans rejoice

On Feb 8, 2008 11:23 PM, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > and it just escaped me why > Yahoo was worth whatever billion$ they would spend on it. > Well, Yahoo! still has a bit going for it. As far as mind share and product placement is concerned, Yahoo! is still a well known brand. No mat

Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]

On Feb 8, 2008 6:53 PM, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have seen 100,000kmh ones but that was for cars back in the 60's. > > Hendrik > no mileage badges > At 100,000kmh they'd better give you a burial because the re-entry from orbit will kill you. Ed -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!"

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computers

On Feb 7, 2008 2:48 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Ed Booher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > (Note I'm not saying it can't be done on Windows, but I know from > > exp. that it takes a heck of a lot more work to get it happ

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computers

On Feb 1, 2008 10:55 AM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you don't use a GUI you can do a surprising amount of "business > computing" on very modest hardware. > > Allan > Even if you do use a GUI you can do a surprising amount of business computing on modest hardware. You wouldn't se

Re: [MBZ] why america is finished NOW SEARS

On Feb 5, 2008 10:11 AM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But get away from the bottom end products sold by Sears and a few others > and > you'll still find quality tools. And if it's not made in China then I'd be > willing to bet that if it's a power tool or cabinet, major parts were mad

Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

BSD is one of the most reliable subversions of UNIX. OS X is based loosely around BSD, and Solaris is a BSD kernel. Just because Dickie doesn't know how to tune his systems doesn't mean the engine is bad. Ed On Jan 30, 2008 12:27 PM, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > dickie swears by BSD a

Re: [MBZ] OT - another computer type question

On Jan 28, 2008 1:04 PM, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyone know where one could get parts to repair an HP Inkjet printer? > > I bought an HP Deskjet 9800 for my son last year - November06 - so now > beyond 1 year warranty. It has not had a > whole lot of use - probably 2 or 3 black c

Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

On Jan 27, 2008 10:33 PM, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sun will happily ship you an Intel Core Duo 2 system with 512 MB (okay, > not great, but this *is* the base system) NVidia graphics, 250 GB hard > drive, DVD and the standard ethernet, USB, audio, etc all for $995

Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

On Jan 27, 2008 10:27 PM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nothing is guaranteed & it takes more than certifications to be a well > paid > IT manager. > > You need to have the skill to manage your clients & to do in a politically > correct manner. Problem is, most technical people have th

Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

On Jan 27, 2008 8:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anybody know anything about those eMachines? Junk or what? > > Look, I got to jump back in here. You guys know Mercedes, I know computers. If you are hell bent on buying a pre-manufactured "Brand Name" computer you need to tr

Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

On Jan 27, 2008 1:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Been looking into the computer upgrade thing. As I posted before, I > always custom ordered what I wanted as far as processor, memory etc then > just transfer my other hardware over. Im getting a big headache trying > to figu

Re: [MBZ] Mechanics lien - need advice

On Jan 23, 2008 2:19 PM, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You using a Mac? If not then I can't help you. > > Ed > -- > "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" - Mr. T. > For the Mac, (sorry) there is a program called Wiretap. It will record anything audio that

Re: [MBZ] Mechanics lien - need advice

On Jan 23, 2008 1:41 PM, dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anybody know if there is some freebie PC software out there that will > use your sound card to record phone calls starting when you pick up > the phone? Given the size of today's hard drives, I could probably get > a couple thousand

Re: [MBZ] Mechanics lien - need advice

On Jan 23, 2008 8:30 AM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think there are rules regarding recording phone calls, but don't > know just what they are. > > The other party must know they are being recorded to make it admissable evidence. However, you can plug a tone generator into the line and

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a cheap wagon engine?

On Jan 20, 2008 9:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-300D-Diesel-Engine_W0QQitemZ110216765044QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110216765044 > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > Yes, actually, I do need that. Any ideas on how to get it to Ind

Re: [MBZ] Running on chickenfat

On Jan 21, 2008 4:40 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just two weeks ago, it was reported that the Vancouver WA municipal bus > system (what, three buses?) had to give up on Biodiesel because the > stuff was > clouding up in the cold temps, stalling the things. But of course in SFO > they > will

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

On Jan 21, 2008 5:00 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Ed Booher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > So that means the rendering facilities are now operating under a > > Government Mandate to pick up the used grease, filter and render it > &g

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

On Jan 21, 2008 3:00 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > Huntsville, AL has announced a program where they are asking local > > restaruants to donate their waste oil to the city so that they can turn > > the oil into bio-diesel for their o

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have a Linux Iso

On Jan 15, 2008 12:37 AM, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The trick is the "el torino" portion. I thought it was a *Gran Torino* Ed -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" - Mr. T. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buy

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

On Jan 14, 2008 11:55 AM, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > they won't carry espn deportes either here in atlanta. > > Live tonight on ESPN 8 - The Ocho! -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" - Mr. T. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sp

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

On Jan 11, 2008 10:13 PM, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is why you can build a OSX computer, but you would need to be > very careful to use the same hardware that Apple uses. I've been > tempted, but I never have done it since older hardware is sufficient > for my needs. > > At 07

Re: [MBZ] Tire kickers...

On Dec 11, 2007 1:54 PM, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > the flip side is also true - I have a POS MB for sale, and several people > have come by just to waste my time and lowball me. I mean, they lowballed > to insulting levels, worse than Kaleb. And in my description, I was > -quite- >

[MBZ] Brabus Edition Unimog?

http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/2007/12/the-black-edition-unimogbiglorryblog-says-show-me-some-respek-yo-.html --- >From the article: Black Edition Unimog, not only the ultimate go-anywhere vehicle, but with extra bling too, for the normal 280hp U500 left-hooker has been given

Re: [MBZ] Sunil's 240D

On Dec 3, 2007 10:48 AM, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i hate ebay for cars mainly because of scam potential. Indeed, it's a car > to part out, but it kills me to part out a functional car. > > How soon *must* it be gone? Is this sell a pressing issue for you, or if it's still sitting t

Re: [MBZ] Sunil's 240D

On Dec 3, 2007 6:25 AM, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i didn't offer this POS to the list because i don't feel confident in > selling it to a lister (i.e. someone I know and might actually like). > But > if anyone wants it, it's $600. Engine and tranny are great, as is > suspension. B

Re: [MBZ] Sunil's 240D

On Dec 2, 2007 11:55 PM, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The price is dropping. He started at $1100. > http://columbus.craigslist.org/car/496365085.html > > Rick Knoble > Sunil is selling his 240D Manual? I'd be happy to take it off his hands! Too bad it's out of my price range. -- "I'

Re: [MBZ] Marshall's passing?????

On 12/1/07, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > They say Death comes in threes. Dr. Booth, Evel Knievel . and ...? > Somewhere a shoe is about to fall. > > Ed *sighs* Nevermind, seems I've found the answer to my own question in our little vehicular based moment

Re: [MBZ] Marshall's passing?????

On 11/29/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:08:01 -0500 "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Of course, given Marshall's recent passing and lengthy poor health it > > makes me thankful my disease is not worse. > > Has Marshall died? Why wasn't it announced?

Re: [MBZ] 1985 380SE if anyone is interested

On Nov 21, 2007 5:53 AM, Robert Bigham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Has had ""$1995 CASH" on the windshield for months. I'll bet it > would go for a lot less to a real cash buyer. > Walk in, slam a single Benny down on the counter and ask "Where's the title" Ed -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" -

Re: [MBZ] My 300SDL going to Charity Soon

On Nov 18, 2007 1:59 PM, Peter T. Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's in Windsor, CT. > > Now on Craig's list for $1,000. > > I have 5 requests to look at it now. One in about 3 hours, I'm pretty > sure he'll give it a good home, he now has a rusty 300D. > > > I charged battery, glowed it tw

Re: [MBZ] Am I on crack...?

On Nov 9, 2007 3:06 PM, Joe Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/car/473707498.html > Most probably but I've found a replacement so it's time to see what > it'll bring. If it doesn't sell within a week or so for something > close to this I'll probably list it on fle

Re: [MBZ] Am I on crack...?

On Nov 9, 2007 4:56 PM, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Randy opined: > > "If only it was not that color." > > That is a color only an owner can love. > > My '77 is that color. It is affectionately called "the Mustard Mobile" by > my > kids. > > Bob R. > No no that is a great col

Re: [MBZ] creative writing assignments Re: Buehler, Buehler, Buehler, Anybody?

On Nov 9, 2007 3:01 PM, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Amen. > > One of the other things that chaps me is when someone tells you what he is > selling is "rare!" > > Bob R. > Well, It would be a little odd to see an ad, any ad, start with; "Here we have a completely common 85 Chevy

Re: [MBZ] Am I on crack...?

On Nov 9, 2007 3:06 PM, Joe Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/car/473707498.html > Most probably but I've found a replacement so it's time to see what > it'll bring. If it doesn't sell within a week or so for something > close to this I'll probably list it on fle

Re: [MBZ] Diesels Vs Hybrids

On Nov 9, 2007 1:01 PM, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Up here we do it with flowing water. > > Randy > Aaaa cheap government hydro. Love it. > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LarryT > Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 11

Re: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE

On 10/24/07, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Wait ... what? We have emissions tests? > > > > Ed > > Yup. Porter and Lake Counties. I believe Clark County had it, but apparently > no more. I live in Portage, at the Southern tip of Lake Michigan. > > http://www.state.in.us/bmv/platesandt

Re: [MBZ] KNOWLEDGE

On 10/24/07, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Why exactly did it fail? In my state (Indiana) whether the vehicle passes or fails, you are given a sheet which tells exactly what specifications did not get met. High HC's would > > Rick Knoble Wait ... what? We have emissions tests? Ed -- K

Re: [MBZ] Restored 600 on Portland CL

On 10/23/07, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Looks beautiful and I'm sure it drives like a dream, but I can think > of a lot of other uses for $68,000... > > http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/457047084.html > > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D Turbo et al. and $68,000 a year for upke

Re: [MBZ] Plastic Key Tops...Rusty

On 10/22/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here's a picture of a broken key ... > > > Craig Thank you, that's what I wanted to see. I understand what is being discussed now. So the *top* of the key top opens and the key drop inside, so the hole on the bottom is technically only big

Re: [MBZ] Plastic Key Tops...Rusty

On 10/22/07, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I stopped by the stealership the other day and parts girl told me that it is > now cheaper to order new keys than it is to buy the chintzy black plastic > key tops. Key tops? As I do not yet own a MB, can someone maybe post a pic of what you

[MBZ] Mercedes Designs Tornado to Protect Museum

http://www.ohgizmo.com/2007/10/18/worlds-largest-man-made-tornado-actually-built-for-safety/ -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For u

Re: [MBZ] OT: non US license plate

On 10/18/07, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > For some reason this reminds me of the Subaru (necessarily > gas-powered, of course) I saw the other day with a "Powered by > Biodiesel" sticker. > > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D Turbo et al. I would have called him on that Hey Dude, h

Re: [MBZ] OT: non US license plate

On 10/18/07, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I was in town out here in the boonies and saw a Volvo XC90 with > what I suspect were European plates. I was unable to see > anything that I could identify the country of origin. It was a > tad shorter than a US plate, but much wider. I think it woul

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D questions

On 10/9/07, Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Should I even consider it? The rust in the floorboards is telling me to > RUN! don't walk away from this one. I want to find a cheap one, but not one > that's got the tin worm already feasting on it! > > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR > 1983 300SD 267K

Re: [MBZ] '79 G wagen euro

I drive by this lot every day, Chris has had this thing forever. A couple years at least Ed On 10/1/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How can this have an Indiana title? Old enough to be exempt? Looks > like a fun toy but pretty expensive. > > http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/car/

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Microsoft Office 2007

On 9/30/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Lotus had (might still have) a very nice integrated package called > SmartSuite that most users seemed to prefer over MSOffice once they > learned enough to make an intelligent choice (and here is where the > stories about MS come in). > --R Sma

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Microsoft Office 2007

On 9/19/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_installer.html?hl=en&gl=us > > > > Google Pack requires Windows XP or Vista > > > Craig So does Microsoft Office 2007, which is what started the conversation, so the assumption must be that interested pa

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Microsoft Office 2007

On 9/16/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > www.openoffice.org an even better deal > > --R And, if for some reason you have something against *free* open source software, you can now get the parent app, Sun Star Office (*pay* closed source), for free as well. http://pack.google.com/intl

[MBZ] How to tell W116 build date

Where do you find the build date on a W116? Is it in the VIN? The code tag under the hood that has the paint info? Thanks, Ed -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Time to trade

On 9/7/07, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am probably going to trade in the 1990 300SEL (leaking headgasket) > today for a 2001 Ford Expedition. I drove it home last night. I knew > when my wife and I argued over who was going to get to drive it, that I > would get it. It really is

Re: [MBZ] flight plans not required

On 9/4/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > < flight plan with someone.>> There is a guy here in Indiana that owns a P-51 Mustang. He has it up all the time. Actually floored me the first time I saw it overhead. But I doubt he's going to file a plan that isn't needed everytime he goe

Re: [MBZ] Ed Booher wants

Unfortunately the ad has already been flagged for removal. So either the community felt it was a dealer or spam. Ed On 9/5/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/413588350.html > > All you need to do is put a diesel in it! That would have been a > great i

Re: [MBZ] Seattle Listers - Need a Free Diesel?

On 9/2/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Ed Booher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/wan/411508216.html > > > > Free Mercedes 450 and 300 SD > > The SD was interesting until he said he'd been u

[MBZ] Seattle Listers - Need a Free Diesel?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/wan/411508216.html Free Mercedes 450 and 300 SD Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007-09-01, 10:38AM PDT I have a couple cars here that I need gone. Now. I'll let 'em go for free to get the city, the neighborhood, and 'the man' all off my back. update: I just

[MBZ] OT: 1987 mercedes 190e 2.3-16 "cosworth"

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/car/411206780.html 1987 mercedes 190e 2.3-16 "cosworth"..black/black..5-speed..1 of 751..http://youtube.com/watch?v=eAhCcQYy3tI ..open to trades The 16 valve 190 was never sold in the U.S., right? Euro car. Ed ___ http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Jaguar mistakes

On 8/29/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have half a dozen or more 116's. Nobody buys those parts. Enough to build me a good running *one* 116? :) -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil. ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] WAS "Jaguar mistakes" NOW "W116 Looks and Parts"

On 8/29/07, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ed Booher wrote: > > Unfortunately the pic is named 126Euroheadlights.jpg so I'm > > assuming they won't fit 116 > > They look like the ones on my W116, and they are more square than the > W126 euro

Re: [MBZ] Jaguar mistakes

On 8/29/07, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > get these completely after thought plastic pieces to fit the round > headlights into the Euro opening. It just feels tacky to me. Like the seatbelts in the 90's when the U.S. said all cars must have passive restraint, and some co

Re: [MBZ] Jaguar mistakes

On 8/29/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Ed Booher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I actually don't mind the look of the separated high/low sealed beam > DOT lights on the W116. The single sealed beam and fogs on the W123 > are ugly. Fortun

Re: [MBZ] WAS "Jaguar mistakes" NOW "W116 Looks and Parts"

On 8/29/07, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > If you have LHD Euro Headlights I want 'em even though I don't > > currently own any Mercedes, much less the W116 they would be for. > > > > $40. > > http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=197995 > Unfortunately the pic is nam

[MBZ] WAS "Jaguar mistakes" NOW "W116 Looks and Parts"

On 8/29/07, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: > > I am here to tell you that it might have a following, but not a HUGE > > following. I cant hardly give away 116 parts much less sell them. > > What do you have? ;) > If you have LHD Euro Headlights I want 'e

Re: [MBZ] Jaguar mistakes

On 8/29/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am here to tell you that it might have a following, but not a HUGE > following. I cant hardly give away 116 parts much less sell them. > If I locate the 116 I'm looking for, I guess you'll just have to give them all to me. Plus S&

Re: [MBZ] Jaguar mistakes

On 8/29/07, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > the 116 is a car that has NEVER done anything for me, but yet has this huge > cult following in the mercedes crowd. I expect that the cult following is more for the 6.9 than the looks. Though in my case, I do like the look and stance of a 116. (T

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