Re: [MBZ] More S500 Weirdness

2015-05-23 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
If you can feather the prop, then no drag per se... ;D On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 12:00 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Yes. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "OK Don via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Cc: "OK Don" > Sent: Saturday, May 2

Re: [MBZ] This looks nice but price is too high

2015-05-23 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
It also has dumb bumpers and ACC-II, two strikes against it. On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 1:52 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It also appears to have the height control lever on the dash above the > steering column... > > At 11:31 AM -0700 5/23/15, David Bruckmann w

Re: [MBZ] Dan P.'s Next Benz

2015-05-23 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
The menu is the best part of the car, assuming the restaurant's any good. On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 7:35 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's pretty funny, some sorry peckerwood with a trashed car and a > Chinese menu for a license plate. > > I think Dan might be be

Re: [MBZ] My eyes!!!!

2015-05-22 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Fri, May 22, 2015 at 9:57 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think it is "Herbie rides again" where the bad guy in something like a > 59 mercuric plays chicken with Herbie. You should dress like that guy the > red knight. Red cape and all. > Once upon a time,

Re: [MBZ] My eyes!!!!

2015-05-22 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Fri, May 22, 2015 at 2:15 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > today is Richie Wagner's birthday! > > "Now, now. Be fair. Der Ring Des Nibelungens is only about 16 hours long and has a Joke. Admittedly, it's not a great Joke. Not one of the great belly laughs of Germa

Re: [MBZ] OT - Cessna 172/182/

2015-05-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Mighta been a Caravan, Looks like a 182 if you squint a little. -MMM- On Sat, May 16, 2015 at 6:23 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Well, getting to the car, in the car, outa the car, to the airplane, on > the flightline, etc., not as easy as it usta be, so that's OK. I'll just > be "lazy."

Re: [MBZ] New Shoes for the 240D/3.0

2015-05-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
I've been running Nexens on my 210 for a year now, and while a tad noisy, they've proven good in pretty much all conditions. On Sat, May 9, 2015 at 6:54 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Craig, I wonder about the alignment job if the car was difficult in cross > winds.

Re: [MBZ] W210 Longevity

2015-04-24 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Well, I put a 116 sideways on an interstate doing about 75, and it stayed nice and stable until I got the skid under control... A lesser car would have tumbled. -MMM- On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 8:44 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > ‎Dimitri wrote : > >>The W123 is, in my opinion, a >smoother,

Re: [MBZ] Free to good home - W115 220 gas - SF Bay Area

2015-04-22 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Yeah, but then ya gotta run wires from the dash through the cabin to the back of the tow vehicle, etc. Simpler to rig stuff at the rear of the vehicle. On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 1:23 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > You can get magnetic tail lights that will connect to the tow vehicle >> trailer plug. >>

Re: [MBZ] OT Wilton your call-up is coming

2015-04-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
"Apart from that, Mrs. Lincoln, how'd you like the play?" [?] -MMM- On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 4:37 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > On this day in 1865 the United States flag was once again raised over Ft. > Sumter in Charleston harbor to mark the end of the Second

Re: [MBZ] Live guns banned at NRA Convention

2015-04-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
I've had Andrew filtered out of my email for months. Now, if the rest of you would simply stop replying to him, I'd never know he was even there! (Hint, hint.) ;-D -MMM- On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 1:15 PM, Meade Dillon wrote: > This email from Andrew brought me to an epiphany: > > On Thu, Apr 9,

Re: [MBZ] OT Mac question

2015-04-08 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 8:49 PM -0500 4/8/15, Curly McLain wrote: SWMBOs Mac has 10.5 and now safari won't work on many interactive websites. Chrome and even firefox now require a newer OS. I know there have been discussions of other browsers for elderly Macs, but I didn't pay much attention. What browsers are

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320

2015-03-29 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Oh, well. Any landing you can walk away from... :) -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Secret message to MMM

2015-03-25 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
At 4:50 PM -0500 3/24/15, Curly McLain wrote: I useta tell people who asked I was as old as Jack BennyUntil it got to where every time I had to explain who jack benny was and how he was always 39. Same here. Dang kids. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Secret message to MMM

2015-03-24 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Yus! For the umpteenth time! :D -MMM- On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 4:11 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Happy Birthday!Number 39? > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >

Re: [MBZ] ROAD TRIP!

2015-03-21 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Also Colletta's for BBQ pizza! -MMM- On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 10:26 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Rays Barbecue in w Memphis. Elvis's in Memphis. You cannot go wrong. > > --R (sent from my miniPad) > > On Mar 21, 2015, at 10:25 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < > me

Re: [MBZ] Play Taps for a W124

2015-03-13 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
That'll buff out. ;-) Seriously, I'd take the star offa that one, mount it on a plaque and put it on the mantelpiece... -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go t

Re: [MBZ] Radio Shack Stores Closing

2015-03-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
My local RS stores are franchises that are not only staying open, but are expanding their parts departments and are already stocking third party electronic components. Needless to say, I give 'em my business all that I can. :) -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-07 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Long as Shirley's okeh, the rest is gravy. (sends good vibes along) -MMM- On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 5:10 PM, Craig McCluskey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had hoped to send out an Update email describing all that has been > going on with us and what we think the Lord will have u

Re: [MBZ] OT: FCC & Net Neutrality

2015-02-27 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
http://www.forbes.com/sites/joshsteimle/2014/05/14/am-i-the-only-techie-against-net-neutrality/ "Many of us see the U.S. government as a benevolent and all-knowing parent with the best interests of you and me, its children, at heart. I see the U.S. government as a dangerous tyrant, influenced by l

Re: [MBZ] Out of town again

2015-02-24 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Tijuana? On Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 7:09 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anybody want to guess what exotic location I am in this week? > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] Bad Cat!

2015-02-17 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 10:12 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Why not just cut it out and put in a piece of pipe? > > I suppose the computer might get angry if you did that. I don't listen to > computers. My job is to make them do what I want, not do what a computer

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Rolling Heckflosse

2015-02-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 7:41 AM, Ed Booher via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wait, wait, wait. A 110 isn't a 110? Why is the 4 cyl 200 different from > the 6cyl 230? Is the 200 literally a shorter car? I thought they were the > same chassis, just with different engines. > Two differe

Re: [MBZ] Schnee.

2015-02-15 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
37 and cloudy. Expecting 1-3" of snow/sleet on top of ice. Have to see how things look in the AM. My storm test is to slam on the brakes at the end of the driveway. If I slide into the street, I cautiously reverse back into the garage and call in. :D -MMM-

Re: [MBZ] Today's Neighborhood Crackhead

2015-02-07 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
The ArmorAll-ed flat tire adds an extra dimension of Sad Loser. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okieb

Re: [MBZ] Installing HP Printer was Korean malware FIXED

2015-02-06 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
FWIW, I picked up a LaserJet Pro 200 color printer from Best Buy back in November, and it was plug-n-play with my Mac Mini Duo running 10.6.8... -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Benz Armour

2015-01-18 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Recommended soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIUU78VaQQU -MMM- On Sun, Jan 18, 2015 at 12:59 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsYOTERciOU > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To searc

Re: [MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS - TOM NELMS FARM, PART II

2015-01-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Sat, Jan 10, 2015 at 11:57 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Then he and Daddy walked around the corner to the Ford dealership > immediately nearby and purchased a fuel pump for about $3.00. They soon > had the pump replaced, and we were on our way. > ATTABOY! -MMM- _

Re: [MBZ] OT: Test Your Snow Blower IQ – Take The Quiz

2015-01-07 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Heck, I got 9/10 right and I've never even owned one, let along used one. On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 12:21 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Interesting quiz: > > > http://blog.jackssmallengines.com/2015/01/test-your-snow-blower-iq/?utm_source=Jacks+Small+Engines+Newsletter&utm_campaign=db30b15147-Jac

[MBZ] Built Ford Tough!

2015-01-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/01/51-years-after-wreck-7-inch-car-part-removed-from-missouri-man-arm/ -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.o

Re: [MBZ] New Years Dip

2015-01-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
I don't suppose a nice hot shower counts, does it? -MMM- On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 12:56 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > G: Has anyone on the list taken a New Years Day dip? > > > http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/howaboutthat/11321135/New-Years-Day-

Re: [MBZ] Grant's New Motorhome

2014-12-29 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 7:09 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is this what you envision when finished, Grant? > > > http://bringatrailer.com/2014/12/28/done-up-1949-flxible-starliner-restomod-motorhome/ > < > http://bringatrailer.com/2014/12/28/done-up-1949-flxible-sta

Re: [MBZ] Ick! Mice in car!

2014-12-28 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Yes. Yes, they are. http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2093680 -MMM- On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 9:37 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Well, Big Red Van, actually. > > I moved it off our driveway last night after it providing an anchor for > lifting our utility trailer. I found that the heat lever wo

Re: [MBZ] Mitch - Jump on this!!

2014-12-24 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Needs six front wheels, pink paint and licence plates reading "FAB 2". ;-) -MMM- On Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 9:23 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just what you need, Mitch: > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolls-Royce-Silver-Shadow-chrome-1973-rolls-royce-silver-shadow-wh

Re: [MBZ] Castrol oil blend $1/qt free shipping

2014-12-22 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Yup. My Autozone is only a 10 minute drive away. -MMM- On Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 12:16 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > On December 22, 2014 at 12:35 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > > Which one is compatible with diesel engines? > > I'm

Re: [MBZ] Castrol oil blend $1/qt free shipping

2014-12-21 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Picked me up a 12 pack of 10W-40... On Sun, Dec 21, 2014 at 12:48 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I bought a case of 5-30 for american cars and a case of 10-40 for small > engines. > > Figured at that price I'd make it easy on them by buying in multiples of > 12. >

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices

2014-12-19 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
http://www.arkansasgasprices.com/Walmart_Gas_Stations/Springdale/170746/index.aspx $1.95 (!!!) regular, $2.55 klatta juice. Wowsers. -MMM- On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 10:33 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > 3.09 to 3.29 > Benzin@ 2.39 > > Travelling today on Avenue o

Re: [MBZ] My 123 Ran Into Rudolph the Red Nosed Raindeer

2014-12-17 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Richarde would be proud. -MMM- On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Let's try this again... > > -- next part -- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: 236.jpg > Type: image/jpeg > Size: 91271 bytes > Desc: n

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Near PHL Looking for a Project?

2014-12-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
SEND TITLE On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 7:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Here it is: > > http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/for/4802420703.html < > http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/for/4802420703.html> > > Dan > ___ > http://www.

Re: [MBZ] The car that started it all

2014-12-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Well, if you need trim strips for the rear fenders, let me know... -MMM- On Sat, Dec 13, 2014 at 4:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Here is a photo of my 76 240d that started my addiction to Mercedes. It > belonged to my long departed grandmother. I took

Re: [MBZ] OT - Another non-political B-52 tale - FLYING MOWER BLADES

2014-12-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
ATTABOY! On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 9:07 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Yep, another one; not many left. ;<) > > FLYING MOWER BLADES > By Wilton Strickland > > (The reader may wonder how this little story has anything to do with > BUFFs. It is merely another small insight into the total pic

Re: [MBZ] Fw: OT - Another non-political B-52 tale - MOVING IN THE BUFF

2014-12-07 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Great story, Wilton! I think, given my druthers, I'd rather see BUFFs hauling furniture than fissionables, but it IS an imperfect world, alas. Once again, thanks to you and all servicemen past and present! (raises a glass) -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com T

Re: [MBZ] TV options

2014-11-28 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Well, when I was shopping for tellys at Best Buy a couple weeks back, they had the 720 and 1080 side by side, and you could definitely tell the difference. Wound up getting an open box 24" Insignia 1080 job for $80 (nice picture!), so if you're near a BB, stop by in person. They usually have some

Re: [MBZ] So I have a Windows 8 laptop...

2014-11-18 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
At 11:19 AM -0500 11/17/14, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I bought a kit on Alibaba that has the cables, multiplexer, and hard drive with a virtual machine containing the DAS software and a license key for $300 shipped. I found an old HP laptop to run all of this on for $75. Hum! I do have

[MBZ] So I have a Windows 8 laptop...

2014-11-17 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
What's a good diagnostic package for my 1997 E420? I'd prefer one with USB on one end, the round MB connector on the other and must work with Windows 8. Thanks! -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Uns

Re: [MBZ] Temperatures as much as 50 deg. F below normal

2014-11-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Thank heavens for heated seats in W210s! -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are

Re: [MBZ] Addressing a senator

2014-11-05 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
You simply say "Congratulations!" ;) On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 10:43 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Do you say Senator Lieutenant Colonel, or Lieutenant Colonel Senator? > > > Make the pigs squeal! > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] OT - another non-political B-52 tale - DON'T DRINK THE WATER

2014-10-30 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 5:55 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > THAT, SIR, is a GREAT one!Worthy of a MASH prank! > > Agreed! Worthy of an ATTABOY! even if it isn't a MB repair... :D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Dead Men Get No X-Rays

2014-10-30 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Beautiful plumage! On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 5:40 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He was only pinin > > --R > > > > On 10/30/14 6:31 PM, Van Knutson via Mercedes wrote: > >> The wife, who is an X-Ray tech at the crosstown clinic, tried to process >> a 41 year old whit

Re: [MBZ] OT - another non-political B-52 tale - MORRIS' CREW

2014-10-25 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
(raises a glass in memory of the fallen) -MMM- On Sat, Oct 25, 2014 at 9:38 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > MORRIS' CREW > By Wilton Strickland > >Many BUFF crews at U-Tapao had been going to Hanoi almost every night > since the beginning of the Linebacker II campaign the night of Dec. 18

[MBZ] Mystery Cable (W210 1997 E420)

2014-10-11 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Just discovered this loose cable in the back of my E420, left hand side of the trunk. Anyone have any idea where it goes? The left rear taillight is plugged in already... http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll216/marmelmm/GEDC1067_zps8e4e332b.jpg The fuel gauge and third brake light haven't

Re: [MBZ] The Prince of Darkness Strikes

2014-10-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 8:26 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The V12 Jag was notorious for catching fire. I've known of at least one > that burned up while driving. > > Peter > http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/dick-van-dyke-fine-after-car-catches-fi

Re: [MBZ] new fix on new/old TD

2014-10-04 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 10:23 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > Had fun for about an hour this morning. I fixed the accelerator linkage on > the firewall of the red TD. I hate those linkages because they break at > that crumbly plastic that MB used to make the pivot bushing. Then given the > fact that

Re: [MBZ] The White Whale - soon to be sighted in the CHS area again

2014-10-04 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Squared. On Sat, Oct 4, 2014 at 8:16 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > >> After a >> bit of roughness passed, she idled very smoothly. >> > > Attaboy. > > Mitch > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] B-36 With Tank Treads??, NOW 777

2014-09-29 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 1:47 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A landing strip at the Tallahassee, Florida airport (TLH) is beside a long > building which a novice could easily mistake for the runway at night. Bob, > who is something of a jokester, half way lined up

Re: [MBZ] OT: The 10 Happiest Countries

2014-09-21 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Sun, Sep 21, 2014 at 7:58 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > This country was built by immigrants - close the borders and we'll become > inbred imbeciles. ...WILL become? "We all know how stupid the average person is. Now realize that, by definition, fifty percent of the population is dumber

Re: [MBZ] OT - ebay assistance

2014-09-20 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
A Google search turns up this guy on eBay in the Phillipines. When I went to his US listings, I could ask a question with no problems... Using Firefox 32.0 under OSX 10.6. -MMM- On Sat, Sep 20, 2014 at 4:01 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was watching an aucti

[MBZ] Proving that CL MB sellers aren't the ONLY ones on crack...

2014-09-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181523868256 -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are th

Re: [MBZ] Binding brakes

2014-09-13 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
My money is on sclerotic brake lines. Replace the rubber lines and bleed the brakes. Good luck! On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 12:47 AM, Euan Kennedy via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A question from the Colonies > > My 300 TD hasn't had a run for quite a while. Almost six months. Last

Re: [MBZ] Today's CL Double-take

2014-09-13 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Them's some fugly rims alright. And yeah, there was a cottage industry in the Fatherland making 114 coupes into dropheads... -MMM- On Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 6:14 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice factory custom wheels. > On Sep 13, 2014 6:51 AM, "Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] N

2014-09-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
At 2:15 PM -0500 9/9/14, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: *The big picture:* * Every year in the U.S., an average of more than 100,000 people are shot, according to The Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence There's your problem there, the source. They have a rather large axe to grind.

Re: [MBZ] Sure wish it was a diesel

2014-09-07 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
You know the drill. Run, don't walk, away... On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 1:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I heard back from the guy it has no rust, and the heater blower motor > does not work. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Sure wish it was a diesel

2014-09-07 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 1:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I heard back from the guy it has no rust, and the heater blower motor > does not work. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 7, 2014, at 9:54 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wr

Re: [MBZ] Sure wish it was a diesel

2014-09-07 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
The Solex WILL take on a largeish moth without much problem, though. My late father was working on his 280C in the early 80s, trying to get the Solex to work right, and had a trouble light hanging above the carb with the engine running. Enter Brer Moth, attracted to yon light bulb, and THWOOP! T

Re: [MBZ] Sure wish it was a diesel

2014-09-06 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Apart from the stupid bumpers, I like it. On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 8:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Vintage 1974 Mercedes 280 > http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4654418545.html > > via cPro Craigslist App > iOS: http://bit.ly/CL_iOS > Android: http://b

Re: [MBZ] Cars available

2014-08-27 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
That Jaime 114 with the posi amongst 'em? On Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 12:04 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How far are you moving? > Given the time and effort you have already put into these things, does it > not make some sense for you to get them moved? > > Randy

Re: [MBZ] Today's non running car crack smoker

2014-08-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
He has one zero too many there... On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 8:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 220D Mercedes Benz (W115) > http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4636993992.html > > via cPro Craigslist App > iOS: http://bit.ly/CL_iOS > Android: http://bit.ly/CL_

Re: [MBZ] Today's CL Funny

2014-08-17 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
That'll buff out. On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 8:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Great condition overall, one dent on pass door." > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/4615731500.html > > OUCH!! > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Reworked Web Site

2014-08-17 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 10:38 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Constructive comments and criticism are welcome. > > Loads a little slow here, but looks okeh other than that... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Liquid Penetrants

2014-08-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Sat, Aug 16, 2014 at 5:09 PM, Jerry Herrman via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have had little success with stubborn handles (on a splined shaft) > despite applying "Liquid Wrench" over a period of days and using a puller > intended for the purpose. Applying too much force usually

Re: [MBZ] OT - USAF SAC tale - The Hat Colonel

2014-08-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
I've heard of chicken colonels, but a DUCK colonel? ;-) -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] GAKKK!!!!

2014-08-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
At 8:21 PM -0400 8/10/14, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: But Aunt Slappy... You know, you remind me of a young Marshall Booth... ;-) -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] GAKKK!!!!

2014-08-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
OW! My CORNEAS! "Well, THERE'S a color found in Nature!" -Slappy Squirrel -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/m

Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
At 2:29 AM -0500 8/10/14, Fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Meanwhile, how do you folks store lawnmower needle valves, or tire valve stem cores, or #2 screws, or ear plugs, or safety pins, or a bit of grease to carry in the tool box, or the pieces that fell out of the zoom lens when it failed? Fishin

Re: [MBZ] Fun Comparison

2014-08-04 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
At 5:25 PM -0500 8/4/14, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Very cool table, thanks for sharing it with us! Road & Track (IIRC) did a comparison between a Porsche 356 and a new (at the time) Karmen Ghia and found them to be almost identical. I don't remember the year, but it was probably in the early '7

[MBZ] Brother, Can You Spare A Switch?

2014-08-01 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Anybody have a front double switch (no lock), like this? The one in my 450SLC has just crumbled into sparks and plastic shards... http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODAwWDgwMA==/z/a-oAAOxy7nNTTdNq/$_57.JPG Thanks! -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: $_57.JP

Re: [MBZ] Porch v. Bambi

2014-07-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Somewhere, Richarde DeerSlayer is snickering 'cos it didn't happen to him... On Sat, Jul 26, 2014 at 12:29 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I can't imagine how nasty that windshield must be. You could see all the > blood and gore all over it. > > Could have been wors

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tolls in Oklahoma

2014-07-18 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Tolls are only a buck or two for cars. Bring plenty of change; some of the booths are exact change only, no attendants. On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > I was looking on Google Maps today for the route from Los Alamos to > Elkhart and noticed some of the freeways ar

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another Fkying Tale

2014-07-15 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 6:00 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On a rough runway; something like one of the old Hartsfield runways in > Atlanta? > Seems like there should be a warning sensor in the tail that provided time > to slow the rotation. > Or put a tailwheel o

Re: [MBZ] OT - a flying tale

2014-07-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 3:31 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Conway Twitty?? > You're thinking Mel T-t-t-t-tillis, I think. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

Re: [MBZ] KlebCar Alert!!

2014-07-11 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Huh! That's B2's car's twin. Avec more miles, of course. -MMM- On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 10:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Definitely crusher-worthy. > > > On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 8:42 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > > > > > http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2075354-fs-7

Re: [MBZ] Asiana B777 Reconstruction

2014-07-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 4:53 PM -0400 7/2/14, Rich Thomas wrote: I ate once at Lee Ho Fook's in London. They did not have beef chow mein. Wotta burn. :( -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliv

Re: [MBZ] Asiana B777 Reconstruction

2014-07-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 4:43 PM -0400 7/2/14, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I completely disagree. We have made enormous strides in tolerance and equal justice precisely because of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (headshakes) Oy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a6YdNmK77k -MMM- ___

Re: [MBZ] Asiana B777 Reconstruction

2014-07-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 11:46 AM -0400 7/2/14, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Meaning what? Meaning precisely what I said. Must I use words of a single syllable? -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] Asiana B777 Reconstruction

2014-07-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Wed, Jul 2, 2014 at 10:36 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Utterly terrifying. Completely preventable. Why didn't more people die > from that sickening impact? > 'Cos Boeing builds 'em good. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] Adenauer

2014-06-28 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Oh, I dunno. I'd like to restore a 190SL with a modern M276 V6 and 6 speed under the hood... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M276_engine On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 5:55 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Dan Penoff wrote: > >> Bingo! Andrew summed it up right there. >> >> There is nothing wo

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1998 mercedes turbo diesel, parts car, - $ 800 (pepperell)

2014-06-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 6:32 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Any possibility of flood car, or would it just be messed up in a more > normal fashion? > The ad says the pooters and electronics are messed up. That'd indicate a flood car to me... -MMM- ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] Idjit no start problems

2014-06-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Imperial Polk County Sheriff's Department. We refer to the lockup where he works as the Imperial Polk County Bed and Breakfast... ;-) -MMM- On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 10:01 PM, Craig wrote: > On Mon, 09 Jun 2014 20:03:00 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: > > > "IPCSD" ?? > > Independent Police Council fo

Re: [MBZ] Idjit no start problems

2014-06-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Buddy of mine is a Lt. in the IPCSD. Helps run one of the county lockups. Nice chap. -MMM- On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 5:10 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Yes, Lakeland, FL, center of Polk County, "Meth Capital of the US". They > also have the media whore county sheriff, too. > > Dan > > > > > On Jun 9

Re: [MBZ] OT: Trying to collect first Attaboy

2014-06-01 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Well done! On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 7:06 AM, arche...@embarqmail.com < arche...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > It's been running for about an hour, so it looks like the fix might stay > fixed. > > Gerry..patting self on back for undeserved good guess. > ___ http:/

Re: [MBZ] FWIW A WW-2 TALE

2014-05-29 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Need you even ASK?! -MMM- On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 8:52 PM, G Mann wrote: > What happened to the trust fund? [hint... see LBJ] Without further > commentary, [by myself] have we been quietly robbed? > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Classic Mercedes is last minute get-away car for newlyweds plus tech hot tips

2014-05-25 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Best to just include this link in future: http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/cb-pelican/cb-pelican052214.php -MMM- On Thu, May 22, 2014 at 5:38 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > I don't know if anyone is signed up for this newsletter but I thought I > would forwa

Re: [MBZ] Rusty's quadruple bypass surgery

2014-05-24 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Huh! Pass on my best wishes. Sounds like he's healing up good! On Sat, May 24, 2014 at 6:13 PM, WILTON wrote: > We all wish 'im well. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Craig" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 6:51 PM > Subject: [MBZ] Rusty's qu

Re: [MBZ] Jaime's Next MB

2014-05-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
This one's for you, Poos: http://bringatrailer.com/2014/05/08/bat-exclusive-1952-cadillac-meteor-ambulance-project/ -MMM- On Sat, May 10, 2014 at 7:47 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > And it's not too far away, either: > > http://bringatrailer.com/2014/05/09/1967-mercedes-benz-250se/ > > Dan > > _

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

2014-05-04 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Buddy of mine needs a new boat anchor... -MMM- On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 12:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4431181016.html > > -- > Sent from cPRO for iPhone, iPod and iPad > > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Beyond OT: Furniture cleaning question

2014-04-30 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/remove-cloudy-finish-dining-room-table-59044.html On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 9:55 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > I picked up a Brazilian rosewood (solid wood) coffee table that needed some > work (water marks, streaks but thankfully no deep scratches). After > cleaning

Re: [MBZ] 5 5 5

2014-04-27 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox6d5SE7kKI :) On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 10:08 AM, WILTON wrote: > I'm here. 'Loud and clear. > > 'May hafta throw in another silly Sondy Tale or, maybe even a George > (George AFB, CA) Tale. ;<) > > Wilton > ___ http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] Now you can't get R107 Tumblers

2014-04-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
I've had a locksmith successfully rekey a 107 door tumbler, so I don't see why not. On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 5:36 PM, clay wrote: > I went to the dealer to order a fresh tumbler for Froggy. We spent a half > hour on the EPC trying to figure out what the heck to do . The datac ard > does not sh

Re: [MBZ] Sorta On Topic: Mercedes pR0n

2014-04-20 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
http://bringatrailer.com/2014/04/19/no-reserve-1964-mercedes-benz-fintail-wagon/ On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 9:58 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Did anyone se the Binz wagon on BAT today? > > I'm in love. > > Dan > > > On Apr 20, 2014, at 10:50 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > > > No cat food content however > >

Re: [MBZ] OK don

2014-04-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 4:05 AM -0400 4/14/14, arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Pitts, Aeronca, and Piper of that era used bungee cords in their landing gears IIRC, and there was one plane that would easily break something in the landing gear if you landed too hard. I was thinking it had something to do with bungee

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