Re: [MBZ] w126 front suspension bushings

2022-03-03 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
ssage- > From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 8:05 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Karl Wittnebel > Subject: [MBZ] w126 front suspension bushings > > Does anyone know of a kit with all the front suspension rubber bits

Re: [MBZ] w126 front suspension bushings

2022-03-01 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
hey're > all still available enough to make up a kit? > > Keep us posted. > > -D > > From: Mercedes on behalf of Karl > Wittnebel via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 8:04 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Karl Witt

[MBZ] w126 front suspension bushings

2022-03-01 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Does anyone know of a kit with all the front suspension rubber bits on a w126? I replaced the control rod bushings on the body side, but the caster is still way out, so it needs control arm rubber and the rubber on the front end of the guide rod, and the big subframe rubber bushings. I am thinking

Re: [MBZ] Cargo ship descends to Davy's Locker

2022-03-01 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
You buy insurance for your goods when you ship. The shipping company is not responsible for losses incurred. On Tue, Mar 1, 2022, 10:23 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How does the insurance work in situations like this? I would guess there > are multiple parties

[MBZ] OT Google phones

2022-02-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I recall someone mentioned using Google Fi for cell service. Is the experience generally positive, or am I way out of date? We are looking to escape ATT due to exorbitant pricing. At home we don't even get reception, so it seems like it will be hard to do any worse than that for network coverage.

Re: [MBZ] Rusty

2022-02-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
RIP Rusty! On Fri, Feb 4, 2022, 4:52 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > The FB days yes. About four days ago. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 4, 2022, at 5:50 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > > > > Have not heard… > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On Feb 4, 2022, at 4:50 AM, Jaime

Re: [MBZ] Cognitive Dissonance Much?

2022-01-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I am loving the 560 torque and silence. No drama just gets on with it. Anyone with range anxiety would do better to buy the Tesla, however. My issues with Tesla are more to do with who owns the data. On Tue, Jan 25, 2022, 8:18 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD needs RR brake caliper

2022-01-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The caliper diameter has to suit the master cylinder and vacuum booster. I have been running two different rear calipers on my wagon for 20 years now. They recently got fried when the master cylinder failed, so we rebuilt them. Unfortunately I failed to get the w126 master to suit my late w126

Re: [MBZ] OT: 180 mph Seaglider

2022-01-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
HyLine runs a > catamaran now for their fast boat. > > I wonder how a WIG of the size of this seaglider thing would work in > high winds and seas. I doubt if it would handle much. That Russian > plane was huge so it probably would do OK up to some sea state > > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: 180 mph Seaglider

2022-01-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I used to sail canoes with Oliver and Sam Moore, who are building the thing. These ekranoplan WIG vehicles are always supposed to revolutionize transportation, but none of the countries with the largest incentives to use them seem to do so. They always use high speed catamaran ferries with jet

Re: [MBZ] Should I Be on My Way to Get This?

2022-01-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The 110 diesel is a decent car. Drove one around DC for a couple years. It would do about 75 on the flat on a calm day. Perfectly acceptable and fairly fuel efficient. On Wed, Jan 12, 2022, 1:47 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > W115 would be first choice (since it

Re: [MBZ] Should I Be on My Way to Get This?

2022-01-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Actually I think mine was a 63. Not 67. Sorry. On Wed, Jan 12, 2022, 10:13 AM Karl Wittnebel wrote: > That is what I sold my rusty 1967 model 190d for ten years ago. So if > interior is OK and it has any floorboards at all I'd say it is decent on > the price. > > On Wed, Jan 12, 2022, 7:58 AM

Re: [MBZ] OT welding class

2022-01-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Stick is brutally efficient. The pipeline guys are just incredible with that process. I tig welded a mild steel welding table for practice. It took me days. I could have been done in an afternoon had I just fired up with some 6013 or whatever. Two summers ago we needed a place to put a huge

Re: [MBZ] Should I Be on My Way to Get This?

2022-01-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
That is what I sold my rusty 1967 model 190d for ten years ago. So if interior is OK and it has any floorboards at all I'd say it is decent on the price. On Wed, Jan 12, 2022, 7:58 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks decent. Retirement tinkering project? > > Fair

Re: [MBZ] appraiser?

2021-11-30 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
happened? Have they decided the accident was your fault? > > Randy > > > On 05/10/2021 2:09 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > > So I expect them to total the car and raise my insurance rates, > > > ___ > http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] OT: Movie influences

2021-11-06 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Douglas Adams seems to have had outsize impact despite books that never really made any popular movies and dying early. On Thu, Nov 4, 2021, 3:36 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I agree that he did not have a major impact on film. But he has had a > lasting

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2021-11-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
m was quite a work too! > > I had always felt a kinship of my occupation with the bladerunner. I was > really good at spotting the replicants. > > Greg > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Karl > Wittnebe

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2021-11-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
For Sci Fi movies, I saw the Blade Runner sequel last year sometime and actually thought it was pretty well done. On Mon, Nov 1, 2021, 11:06 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yesterday we saw "Beetlejuice" at our local theater, great Halloween > movie... > Anyway

Re: [MBZ] A couple other cars I moved out of the shop

2021-10-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
were on my 97 SL500 were chromed by the > selling dealer (Beverly Hills, CA) and by the time I got the car in 2013 > they were peeling like an onion. > > -D > > > On Oct 19, 2021, at 7:37 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] A couple other cars I moved out of the shop

2021-10-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I dont think I would sell our 560sel. It is just a great ride. People in the back seat are so happy. For some reason the start is rough, but once it catches it runs like butter. Does anyone have a set of SEL wheels? Mine were flakey chrome and it costs more to dechrome them than to buy another

Re: [MBZ] appraiser?

2021-10-05 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
It works like this: Usaa uses an outfit called CCC to appraise the cars. CCC know nothing about 25yo Mercedes values. They literally google the car and find some similar ones listed for sale, then use these as the basis for their comps. If the repair approaches the CCC number, or a certain

[MBZ] appraiser?

2021-10-05 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Hi All, I need an independent appraiser to assess my e420. It got smashed and USAA is lowballing me, as expected, so I am contesting the value. I already sent them comps for 15,500, 19,000 and 38,000, but apparently that is not good enough. They are at 8,000. If anyone knows a good appraiser

Re: [MBZ] Surprising lack of interest - BRG 1980 TR7

2021-09-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Didnt Charlene tilton drive one of those in Dallas? I think it was white. On Mon, Sep 13, 2021, 7:20 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sold for $5600. Not a bad deal for what it is. A bargain on BaT! > > -D > > > On Sep 13, 2021, at 10:07 AM, Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] I would further assert that the CL600 is indeed rarer than the CL55 AMG worldwide

2021-09-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I am appreciating the 1988 560 fuel injection system more and more. Just have to get used to the fumes at cold idle and appreciate that it is never going to push the limits of hp per liter. Much better than the 1994 e420 in the dependability dept, though the m119 is a great motor in other forms.

Re: [MBZ] 123 prices

2021-09-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah the school just happens to be closed today. No one really talks about why. But is is a very poly cultural neighborhood. On Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 11:28 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Thu, Sep 16, 2021, at 12:36 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: &

Re: [MBZ] 123 prices

2021-09-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Ok let me know how much and where to send it. Not like I will ever use it here, but I have already had the car for 20 years so it may well be around for another 20. It takes the kids and dog to school and violin and the park and that's about it. Gas pedal fell off the floor the other day so need

Re: [MBZ] 123 prices

2021-09-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Mine does also but touching the block will shock the hell out of you if you have it plugged in. On Sun, Sep 12, 2021, 1:03 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My 300td with the block heater has an electric cord dangling down beneath > the radiator. I will Market

Re: [MBZ] FB 124 Group

2021-09-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Come on you knew that without looking. Funny thing is the correct style compressor is only like 70 bucks. On Mon, Sep 13, 2021, 5:00 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Appears to be infested with morons. > See screenshot. > > > Rick >

Re: [MBZ] w126 front subframe bushing and other questions

2021-09-07 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Sorry I guess it is the right dog bone hitting the exhaust - no exhaust on the left side. On Tue, Sep 7, 2021 at 9:47 AM Karl Wittnebel wrote: > 88 560 sel > > The left dog bone seems to be contacting the exhaust somehow; there is a > shallow dent in the heat shield where it hits. > > It also

[MBZ] w126 front subframe bushing and other questions

2021-09-07 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
88 560 sel The left dog bone seems to be contacting the exhaust somehow; there is a shallow dent in the heat shield where it hits. It also klunks under braking so I think the guide rod bushings need replacement. Anyway just wondering if anyone had seen the big aluminum dog bone casting hit the

Re: [MBZ] Toyota disgusts me.

2021-08-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Kind of like the original settlers here in the US. On Sun, Aug 22, 2021 at 8:57 AM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > They aren't just willing to die to protect their home, they are willing to > die to inflict their religion on everyone. > > On Sat, Aug 21, 2021 at 9:58 PM Clay via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Toyota disgusts me.

2021-08-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
overreact/ > > On Sat, Aug 21, 2021 at 10:01 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > It helps to be ruthless, conscience-free, and well organized. > > > > On Sat, Aug 21, 2021 at 12:53 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Toyota disgusts me.

2021-08-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Funny how they seem to have won the 20 year war despite their lack of top dollar equipment. I bet their budget was a lot lower than ours. Perhaps we should take a few notes from their procurement guys. Ww2 was won with similarly dirt simple tech IIRC. On Sat, Aug 21, 2021, 9:26 AM Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Roof Rack Idea Old Benzes

2021-08-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
You can buy multiple feet and bolt them to any sort of crossmember you want. Two feet per end on a 2x8 works for heavy stuff. Usually I am not hauling anything that heavy on the car. On Fri, Aug 6, 2021, 2:37 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have gutter mountroof

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - 297k miles - $350

2021-07-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
up. > > On Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 5:26 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 124s are heating up. Kinda knew they would. > > > > On Fri, Jul 16, 2021, 3:25 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah. Around here the highway patrol, fire and police are the good jobs. And LADWP. And the schools are teachers union first, kids second. I think 20% of the city budget goes to pay public employees' pension obligations. They way overcompensated the benefit program under Riordan before the dot com

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - 297k miles - $350

2021-07-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
124s are heating up. Kinda knew they would. On Fri, Jul 16, 2021, 3:25 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That didn't last long. > Not surprising I guess. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Something you don’t see often

2021-07-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I think every other year the trip home was free and one year my dad found out we could go all the way around first class for the same money as the usual layover in Europe, so it was Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines up front Riyadh Hong Kong Manila Singapore Taipei Honolulu Portland or

Re: [MBZ] Quick Flip For Dan?

2021-07-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
ugh number, and a smaller F can produce a > larger A. > > Need to know the weight (ok mass, not weight) comparison of the vehicles > in question. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Jul 13, 2021 9:55:55 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes >: > > > Sorry but you ar

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1987 300TD

2021-07-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Whoever buys it should replace the sls struts before they go nla. On Tue, Jul 13, 2021, 7:09 PM Karl Wittnebel wrote: > It is up to 6k but if you were going to buy one, that would be a great one > to buy. All the dash pods done, newer interior swap, new head, etc. Reminds > me a lot of my w124

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1987 300TD

2021-07-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
It is up to 6k but if you were going to buy one, that would be a great one to buy. All the dash pods done, newer interior swap, new head, etc. Reminds me a lot of my w124 wagon in terms of what has been done to it. They didnt do the newer style front fenders and hood, but everything else is in

Re: [MBZ] Quick Flip For Dan?

2021-07-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Sorry but you arent keeping up with an e55's 500hp and 500 ft lb of torque with those numbers. On Mon, Jul 12, 2021, 8:10 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 302 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 339 pounds-feet of torque at 4250 rpm > > -_FT > > On 7/12/21 9:28 AM, Max

Re: [MBZ] heavier 123 front springs

2021-06-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
V. Helpful. Thank you. On Thu, Jun 24, 2021, 5:25 PM David Bruckmann via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Job 32-010 in the W123 Chassis and Body Service Manual Vol 1 has a > three-page chart for the permissible spring and shock absorber combinations. > > > > On Jun 24, 2021, Karl

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

2021-06-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Thanks Max. I still have the one you sent; I was able to sort my shifting issue without adding it back to the 124 606 wagon. If someone needs it I can pass it along. Karl On Fri, Jun 11, 2021, 12:24 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think they are NLA, or they

[MBZ] heavier 123 front springs

2021-06-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I decided to drive the 123 wagon with the motor swap. It is pretty great. I put the cat back on to pass CARB. It is a euro wagon, so if it were not motor swapped, there would be no way to license it here in CA, lacking as it does a federal emissions sticker. With a 2006 motor it can be done, as

Re: [MBZ] $1,100,000 with 10 days to go

2021-06-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Seems like there are always one or two of those in the shop when I drop by. No big deal. Lots of guys have driven them for decades. On Tue, Jun 22, 2021, 1:27 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-mercedes-benz-300sl-roadster/ > >

Re: [MBZ] What is this 108 worth?

2021-05-23 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
gt; >>> It's a 115. >>> >>> On Sat, May 22, 2021, 6:49 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>>> https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/gd6whtzvKsvS >>>> Valid until: May 24, 2021 >>

Re: [MBZ] What is this 108 worth?

2021-05-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Ok so it's a 115. Usually the peanut gallery is full of opinions on pricing. Guess everyone is busy, which is great. On Sat, May 22, 2021, 7:35 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > It's a 115. > > On Sat, May 22, 2021, 6:49 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

[MBZ] What is this 108 worth?

2021-05-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Ebay no reserve. Have it detailed and have some nice photos taken. On Mon, May 17, 2021, 12:42 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I agree with Jaime. No need to get all crazy about a car that has already > lasted the equivalent of 3 normal lifetimes. > > To

Re: [MBZ] OT insanity that anyone would pay $12K for a car that can go 75 miles.

2021-05-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
My neighbor had a 39 mile commute and had a Cmax Ford with a 40 mile range. He said it worked great. Plug it in when you get home, plug it in at work, never paid for any gas, lease was $100/mo or similarly trivial. Gave it back, got the first of several Volts, which never had any gas put in them,

Re: [MBZ] rear quarter panel w123 wagon

2021-05-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I am almost crazy enough to plasma the thing off and have at it. The outer wheel well probably needs some help also. I am enjoying the 648 power enough that I may just drive the car. On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 9:01 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you are doing it

Re: [MBZ] Price Of Fuel

2021-05-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Apparently Ashville has no fuel, period? On Mon, May 10, 2021, 9:48 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > Sure you can! Contact all manner of eco friendly municipalities or > property owners and haul the kids on over. SEA loves to contract for goat > removal of offending herbaceous matter. The bus

Re: [MBZ] Price Of Fuel

2021-05-10 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I am thinking of buying a goat to give the Komondor something to protect other than us. On Mon, May 10, 2021 at 10:49 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We've been talking about goats on the vast northern estate. I wonder if I > could make money trucking them south

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The new stuff requires much less testing, which is also expensive and profitable. It also has fewer side effects, like bleeding complications, and it is generally better at preventing most sorts of clots than warfarin. Antiphospholipid Ab syndrome is one of the few things where the new drugs have

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
antage of an antidote (probably not > > the right word) that reverses the effect on the event of an emergency or > > surgery? I think the newer medications do not enjoy this feature. > > > > > > Max Dillon > > > Charleston SC > > > > > &g

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The evidence for the DOACs like Xarelto for antiphopholipid antibody is not as strong as the evidence for warfarin. There is some suggestion that Xarelto etc may not work as well for arterial clots, though they both seem to work OK for venous clots. Anyway it has not been super well studied but

Re: [MBZ] Trailers

2021-05-03 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
My farming cousin, who has been reversing all manner of heavy equipment since he was about 6, still holds the course record for reversing a semi through the final test course at the Army transportation training center in Cape May (I think). It was essentially reversing a semi truck through a bunch

Re: [MBZ] OT Good News, 81% have pre-existing immunity to Wuhan Red Death

2021-05-03 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
That will be a landmark paper. Nature is one of the top journals in biology. On Mon, May 3, 2021, 5:40 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A study that appears in Nature concludes that 81% of the population have > pre-existing immunity to the virus. > > "T cell

Re: [MBZ] power antenna replacement w124

2021-04-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
ae work fine, so I think a used antenna is a good > value. Wonder if I still have one from Wilton's sedan? I'll check my > records. > > > > Max Dillon > > Charleston SC > > > > > > Apr 26, 2021 5:27:59 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okie

[MBZ] power antenna replacement w124

2021-04-26 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I seem to recall someone found a halfway decent power antenna unit for the 123 on Amazon for under a hundred bucks. Is there a similar unit for the w124? Mine failed and the car wash ate the mast today so it is really done unless I just convert it to a stubby mast version (made in Wisconsin!).

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla

2021-04-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I recall driving next to a lady in stop and go out near san Bernardino for about 45 minutes door to door on the freeway. As far as I could tell she never looked up once. The car stayed in its lane and stopped and went with the car in front like it was no big deal. I was kind of jealous because

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 Mercedes Benz 300 Sd 300sd Turbo Diesel

2021-04-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
And it has been rear ended slightly. Headliner messed up. Dash cracked. On Sat, Apr 17, 2021 at 7:19 AM Karl Wittnebel wrote: > No way the miles are correct. Look at the seats > > > On Fri, Apr 16, 2021 at 5:32 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I would take

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 Mercedes Benz 300 Sd 300sd Turbo Diesel

2021-04-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
No way the miles are correct. Look at the seats On Fri, Apr 16, 2021 at 5:32 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would take it. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 16, 2021, at 7:29 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > You need

Re: [MBZ] 1995 E300 diesel sells well

2021-04-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I need to find out who takes the marketing photos for these listings. I know there are a few people who do it. Time to put the e420 on the block. On Fri, Apr 16, 2021, 9:34 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Time to wash down that barn find and put her up for

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

2021-04-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
tly purchased a late 80's 420SEL, > he loves it. Beautiful dark red color. Recently took it on a multi day > road trip, got mileage on the mid 20s, one tank was upper 20s when they had > a tail wind all day. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Apr 15, 2021 8:56:09

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

2021-04-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Well I checked out the 5400 dollar 560 sel. It is honestly pretty straight but someone did a crappy repaint so the clear is flaking off in places, the accumulators are done, and it is leaking either power steering fluid or sls fluid down the front and on the steering knuckle. But it has good power

Re: [MBZ] Metal roofs

2021-04-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes that is an option. It would probably decrease glare also if you choose a reflective color and have houses above you to complain. Honestly I cannot detect any visual damage on my parents' roof, and it sees serious hail. Insurance gave them replacement cost. You may also wish to check and

Re: [MBZ] More insurance

2021-04-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
We did metal a few years ago. Pricey but probably good for resale and you just don't think about it after it is on. The guys measured our existing roof carefully then the panels were all done at the factory. There is more work than you think. There is underlayment which is the water barrier,

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

2021-04-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Fair point, but I think you're talking more like about 12 for that car. > > https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs=5751 > > Allan > > Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes writes: > > > Funny, people do not consider

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

2021-04-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > With the recent trend on the price of gas, feeding premium to that > thirsty machine would probably be at least somewhere on the list of > concerns. > > Allan > > Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes writes: > >

[MBZ] 560 SEL

2021-04-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Is there anything not to like about these old V8 w126 sleds? They must have their pet mechanical issues, just like all the other old Mercs. There are a couple near me; one is a 91 two owner California car with ~120k and the paint and interior look like new in the photos, so it must have lived

Re: [MBZ] Sold this 1987 190e cosworth

2021-04-05 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The people who know the cars also know how much it costs to have a mechanic replace all the bits that wear out. Getting a dash r'd and pods replaced near me would be thousands. On Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 4:54 PM Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes wrote: > > Folks, > > Sold it

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

2021-04-05 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Why anyone would attach crossbars to the flimsy stock rack rather than the solid rain gutters is beyond me. On Sun, Apr 4, 2021, 9:06 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe get out the paint sprayer and throw some rustoleum on it too > >

Re: [MBZ] A/C compressors 2000-2002 cars

2021-03-31 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Thanks Kaleb. On Wed, Mar 31, 2021, 5:04 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes they have a regular clutch. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 30, 2021, at 11:52 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrot

[MBZ] A/C compressors 2000-2002 cars

2021-03-30 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Ok so I have this 648 in the 123. It has the pwm controlled variable displacement compressor. I talked to a guy at Denso. He said the later 90s early 2000's cars had a similar compressor case but instead of pwm control, the valve somehow senses the pressure in the circuit and adjusts the

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook

2021-03-30 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah that redone blue 123 wagon with the 350 swap sold on bat for 19,500 and is now on ebay for 25,000. On Tue, Mar 30, 2021, 10:24 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have this 240D list as well as this diesel suburban listed. I feel the > 240D is overpriced but

Re: [MBZ] Lesser drivers of sadder vehicles move aside in respect when faced with your Mercedes.

2021-03-30 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Ad is gone. Please copy and paste the ad copy if it is good. Where is Lorde when you need her. On Sat, Dec 12, 2020, 8:04 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Awesome ad > > > https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/wilmington-1980-mercedes-240/7245389067.html > > -- >

Re: [MBZ] $500E420

2021-03-28 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Coils maybe. But usually only half the motor fails at a time. On Sun, Mar 28, 2021, 1:13 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Put the cleaned ECU back in the car, nothing. I see some used ones on the > bay of Es fairly cheap so will order a new one and see what

Re: [MBZ] I see countless ads now days for cars with no cats.

2021-03-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Easy money with cordless sawzwall. It was underway out here long before corona. They need to make them harder to remove. On Fri, Mar 26, 2021, 4:22 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Coupled with economic desperation from the lockdown policies that killed > businesses and jobs, here is the

Re: [MBZ] The BAT effect is still strong ...

2021-03-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
It's that 1.9T talking On Mon, Mar 22, 2021, 3:36 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300sd-7/ > > Single-Family-Owned 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300SD > > Sold For $19,000 On 3/22/21 > > I had been looking at it, but not for that price! > > > Craig > >

Re: [MBZ] Wagon For Dan

2021-03-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
t; On Mar 21, 2021, at 1:39 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > There is no cost to list it. If he has no need to sell it, why not wait > for > > the one fool? He would be a fool not to. Time is on his side. See this on > >

Re: [MBZ] Wagon For Dan

2021-03-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
There is no cost to list it. If he has no need to sell it, why not wait for the one fool? He would be a fool not to. Time is on his side. See this on ebay all the time. On Sun, Mar 21, 2021, 8:23 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's back again this morning > > >

Re: [MBZ] Holy crack

2021-03-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Crack was that 123 wagon on BAT that went for 56k or similar the other day. 82k, didn't even have the correct dash in it. On Sat, Mar 20, 2021, 10:03 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > you're a millionaire! > > This one was more interesting to me: >

Re: [MBZ] Why would anybody want to live in CA?

2021-03-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Seems like we pull our weight. We are net even on federal payments now, like most other states: https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/California-no-longer-pays-more-to-Washington-than-15243861.php On Sat, Mar 20, 2021, 10:15 AM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Why would anybody want to live in CA?

2021-03-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
OK, not to be pedantic, but it goes several layers deeper than illegal immigrants. It is interesting. The census shows 300K hispanic or latino in Sacramento, of 2M. There are about 60,000 undocumented immigrants in Sacramento as of 2017 (Pew estimate). Any of their kids who are born here are

Re: [MBZ] Why would anybody want to live in CA?

2021-03-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Max I think you're highlighting the issue. Basically out here there are millions of people who will repair their cars in their driveways for weeks on end and without paying any business taxes for operating a business out of their homes if they are fixing other people's cars for money. Lots of

Re: [MBZ] Herd Immunity?

2021-03-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes that's true. But the number of vaccines being given is so huge it will not make much difference soon. I think I read they did 100M in 50 days? And the rate is increasing AFAIK. Heading in the right direction anyway. On Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 7:25 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Herd Immunity?

2021-03-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah it would be great if that happens. Prob about 83M total infections in the US so far: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/burden.html So yes the vaccinations put us over 200M. There are some new strains around with stickier spike proteins, the California and UK variants,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes what did Dan say about listing his old house? Flat fee listing service? You definitely do not need the marketing help of an agent. Keep the 60k. On Wed, Mar 17, 2021, 12:11 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I suggest a quiet sale, with no real estate brokers, go directly to the > best title

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
You can see pretty clearly how the precip varies with altitude. Flagstaff looks a lot like the Black Hills despite being much further South. https://wrcc.dri.edu/Climate/precip_freq_map_show.php?simg=az100y6.gif On Tue, Mar 16, 2021, 9:38 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > It must only rain in AZ

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I think there has already been some discussion on this, but perhaps it was another forum. Much of the offshored work in software and other industries has been very poor quality and not as easily offshored as originally thought. This is why tech companies fight for immigration visas to bring

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Flagstaff is at 7,000 feet On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 6:56 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Does it ever rain in Arizona? > > On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 8:21 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > We will join you on the group buy in Flagstaf

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
We will join you on the group buy in Flagstaff. On the north end of the south island in NZ, there is no accessible groundwater. Fortunately, they get a lot of rain. Every house is built on a giant concrete foundation which is waterproofed to store the rainwater, which is filtered a bit and

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes telecommuting is making a lot of people realize they could live somewhere cheaper. Then they all show up there together with all the money they got from selling their old places, and bid against each other in the new place. Even so, it ends up being lots cheaper for them. I view it as a long

Re: [MBZ] Selling this 1987 190e for a friend

2021-03-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah BAT all the way on that if it presents well on the interior etc. The buyers seem oblivious to mechanical stuff but if there are any repair records they will at least list them in the description. You need a good detail person, then contact one of those pro photographers who do BAT ads and

[MBZ] (no subject)

2021-03-09 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
> > Anybody have some of those M12 banjo lines to/from the filter to the > injection pump on an OM 603 (or 617 is probably same size) that they would > be willing to drop in an envelope for the right price? > Thanks, Karl ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] OT home carbonator

2021-03-09 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Anybody rig up a home carbonation setup that does not involve installing a whole soda fountain? They sell little countertop ones on Amazon but they look sort of crappy. We don't drink any soda but we drink a lot of soda water. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Madness? 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D, $6, 500

2021-03-09 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Kind of crazy unless the entire rear suspension arms and subframe bushings are all new and the car is otherwise minty fresh with low miles. On Tue, Mar 9, 2021, 6:03 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Indy COVID vaccine logistics

2021-03-09 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes but those stats are for general population. Nursing home mortality is higher overall, from all causes, in any age group. On Sun, Mar 7, 2021, 6:31 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > 90% survival rate. > > If you're not a man over 80, those aren't good odds. > > >

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