Re: [MBZ] This car that might be an E dizzel

2017-10-05 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 3:08 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: A buddy sent me a msg saying that girl who has the maybe Edizzel for sale met a guy online, is moving somewhere with him, and is getting rid of everything and just wants the car gone.  i had sent her a

Re: [MBZ] Radio vs TV

2017-10-05 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
With Amazon Prime you can download music onto your device and listen to it offline (and movies too) and it is just sorta "borrowed" I guess. My daughter unit got me listening to podcasts, there is an infinite variety of stuff out there for free, including back programs of radio shows.  Some

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
ISIS agent funded by the Bilderberg Group amd OWG interests triggered by Russian fake news published on Facebook using guns trafficked to Mexico by the Obama Justice Department that were supplied by North Korea. You won't believe what happens next!  Tune into Fox News Channel for breathless

Re: [MBZ] OM603 cooling fan clutch $300!!!

2017-10-05 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Tighten up that fan! --R On 10/5/17 7:52 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I have nothing to loose by attempting a re-fill. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
! The condenser is the coil on the outside of the building.  What you mean is that you then open the valve on the receiver (tank). The receiver, compressor, condenser and blower (fan), along with some controls (relay, capacitors, etc) are located outide the building in one covered unit. Rich Thomas via

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I'm not sure I understand that explanation, so I'll throw in my own. The condenser unit (the outdoor unit) comes filled with gas.  You hook up your lines to the condenser and the head unit(s), there is a tap on the condenser to attach a vacuum to.  So you pull the vacuum which evacuates all

Re: [MBZ] Tranny plug, etc.

2017-10-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Yeah it is a bit behind the one in front, driver side, a bit larger plug --R On 10/4/17 2:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: You already pulled the plug on drivers side middle? And the other one is at the back? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 4, 2017, at 11:51 AM, Rich Thomas via

Re: [MBZ] More alternator

2017-10-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Put a meter on the glow plug wars see how long they glow, or listen/look at the relay to see how long it is closed (if when you take off the cover you can see the relay). --R On 10/4/17 12:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So I am fixing to start driving the 98 e300 after the

[MBZ] Tranny plug, etc.

2017-10-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I'm fixing to pull the engine/tranny in this 420SEL donor, I pulled off on electrical connection (front one) on the tranny, there is another one, bigger, behind it, that is a bugger to get at and pull off.  Is there some kind of clip or screw or something holding it on, or will this one just

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes SL 500

2017-10-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I'm seeing Andrew in that SL --R On 10/3/17 3:15 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Sounds about right. You could get new replacement leather from my guy in CA for maybe $300, if that. Silver shows wear really well, which works in your favor. Nice car, one of the best years/engines, too. -D

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
That would probably be the way to go, though those units are probably not quite as efficient, but if you aren't using it much you probably wouldn't care. --R On 10/3/17 3:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: That's an option. I do have a window in the garage I could use. On Oct 3, 2017,

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
bracket, (3) unfold the short lines and hand the inside unit, (4) place the outside unit, (5) connect Freon lines, (6) connect wires, (7) evacuate, and (8) release Freon (actually R410A). -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas via

Re: [MBZ] This car that might be an E dizzel -- IT IS!!!

2017-10-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Interesting.  Thanks for the info.  I'm guessing the airbags in 2014 might have been due to a crash, but there is that recall in 98 for airbags but that was 16yr before.  Car has some bumper damage she says, not sure if that is related to this rebuilt aspect or what, or something else done to

[MBZ] Nice SD, crack price

2017-10-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-300sd-1982-w126/6329985734.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] an easy fix as the windows in these cars are vacuum operated

2017-10-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/6330790103.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
9k or 12k BTU units for <$1k https://www.acwholesalers.com/Ductless-Air-Conditioner-Wall-Mounted-Air-Conditioners/cat1028.ac?mainCat== You'll need a bit of piping and to run your power, you'll need to pay an AC guy to do the final charging if you want the warranty, or just do it yourself if

Re: [MBZ] This car that might be an E dizzel

2017-10-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Awesome, thanks.  Airbags replaced 3-2014 got me wondering if it was wrecked. But if cheap??? --R On 10/2/17 7:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Market: North America Identification number: WDB2100251A876860 3VIN: WDBJF25H0XA876860Leading aggregate: Chassis Sales designation:

Re: [MBZ] Got a dog and need a little more space as i still need to take my wife as well......

2017-10-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
at 9:57 AM Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Mercedes SL 500 - $9799(Mt. Pleasant) https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-sl-500/6329164395.html 2002 Silver Arrows go for that kind of money or a little more. But

[MBZ] This car that might be an E dizzel

2017-10-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
A buddy sent me a msg saying that girl who has the maybe Edizzel for sale met a guy online, is moving somewhere with him, and is getting rid of everything and just wants the car gone.  i had sent her a text a coupla weeks ago about it, never heard from her, so just rang her and she said she

[MBZ] This is interesting

2017-10-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1987-mercedes-190e-cosworth/6325795389.html Don't see too many of these, that is probably a reasonable price --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Some electrical issues..runs great needs gas

2017-10-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/e430-mercedes-as-is/6316361168.html $800 98 e430 mercedes as is - $800 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Got a dog and need a little more space as i still need to take my wife as well......

2017-10-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Mercedes SL 500 - $9799(Mt. Pleasant) https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-sl-500/6329164395.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] This is an AMAZING DEAL

2017-10-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
*1988 Multi-Zone A/C!* *https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-560-sl-1988/6329382517.html * *Scam anyone? * *--R * ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] New W210 Wagon

2017-09-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Don’t know. CANBUS works at various frequencies, so I’m not sure if a logical high or low signal is enough. Hoping Jaime will weigh in here as this is his area of expertise. -D On Sep 30, 2017, at 9:26 AM, Rich Thomas via Me

Re: [MBZ] Test Message

2017-09-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
This messaged did not show up --R On 9/30/17 1:15 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I’ve sent some messages to the list today but it’s not showing up. ?? -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] New W210 Wagon

2017-09-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
What is the wake up signal?  Just a high/low voltage or some sort of digital code?  If it is just a voltage, whatever it is just give it some electrons of the proper flavor. --R On 9/30/17 8:55 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: The only difference is the third connector that the CANBUS

Re: [MBZ] wife is bored wants a different car -- Mercedes e320 CDI - $7500

2017-09-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
7:05 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: No pictures of the wife https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-e320-cdi/6293164696.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Poos or Max or Curt -- Mercedes E320 4-matic - $1500

2017-09-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
53113R 15 a 10053R 3M TA3 --R On 9/29/17 1:12 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: S3ller is a loos3r. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Poos or Max or Curt -- Mercedes E320 4-matic - $1500

2017-09-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
On Sep 29, 2017, at 10:00 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Beater wagon https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-e320-4-matic/6311660244.html -R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archive

Re: [MBZ] Buck Sexton radio

2017-09-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
This advise is from a looser -R On 9/28/17 5:19 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Bob R wrote: Both Black Rifle and Death Wish are the choice of b my night shift nuke worker peers. They both are a good cup of joe. Thanks - great advise. tin.man ___

Re: [MBZ] wife is bored wants a different car -- Mercedes e320 CDI - $7500

2017-09-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
least up here. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sep 29, 2017 10:05 AM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: No pictures of the wife ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 2001 diesel FS

2017-09-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I sent her a text, never heard back.  I'll try to ring her after lunch.  I think she is just a bimbo. --R On 9/29/17 11:58 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: So whatever happened? I'm thinking the seller has sold it? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 7:08 AM,

[MBZ] wife is bored wants a different car -- Mercedes e320 CDI - $7500

2017-09-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
No pictures of the wife https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-e320-cdi/6293164696.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Poos or Max or Curt -- Mercedes E320 4-matic - $1500

2017-09-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Beater wagon https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-e320-4-matic/6311660244.html -R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] The POS CE still for sale, still dead

2017-09-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1990-mercedes-benz-300-ce-as/6321601007.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] aggresive ground pounding lean machine with the comfort and luxuries of a land yacht

2017-09-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Might be a good deal https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2002-mercedes-benz-class-e320/6324199330.html 2002 Mercedes-Benz E Class E320 - $2950 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Seems like a good deal

2017-09-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Definitely looks like a good deal.  I bought the girl's E320 for $2800, it is in nice shape.  She had to replace the radiator and alternator on it, but I guess that stuff is just to be expected. Paint looks good on this one. --R On 9/28/17 7:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Too

Re: [MBZ] Total my car

2017-09-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You need Harry Dean to help out with the repo --R On 9/28/17 11:30 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: The cojones on this SOB! He did report my car as a total loss, BEFORE he even had a settlement. This idiot just assumes that I will roll over and be raped by his employer. I get a

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Benz 300 SD Diesel (Drive Home) Mercedes

2017-09-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
How badly?  Enough to fly to Charleston and drive one home? --R On 9/25/17 10:01 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Thank you Fred. You saved me. I really want a w126 diesel. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sep 25, 2017 9:55 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel" wrote: We need

Re: [MBZ] The Crack is Strong With This One....

2017-09-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Why would it need all that work at only 46k miles? --R On 9/26/17 8:15 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Maybe. https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/gorgeous-95-mercedes-e300d/6318975899.html Without sounding politically incorrect, this is rich old white guy territory. Naples is where

[MBZ] always kept at garage, no smell

2017-09-25 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Generic Mercedes https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-benz/6319245797.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I have no idea what punctuation is

2017-09-25 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
the original paint on the hood is Fadding and is not showing good in the picture but is faded because of Florida sun due to Fl sun the paint is original if the faded hood is something you don't like either have it paint or don't buy ours Just don't buy it! --R On 9/25/17 5:18 AM, Dan

[MBZ] Crack for Poos

2017-09-24 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1997-mercedes-benz-e300-diesel/6306449588.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Crack sales are up in NChuck

2017-09-24 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-benz-300d-1978/6311768112.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Pulling engine 420SEL

2017-09-21 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Thanks for the info.  On the donor I am going to cut out all the front impediments, so it will slide out easily.  On the other car, I will have to use your technique for pulling and installing. Maybe I can get summadem Irma skeeters to just fly it out of the car!  Them thangs is YOOGE!

[MBZ] Pulling engine 420SEL

2017-09-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I'm getting close to pulling the "good" engine from the 420SEL donor, I have disconnected and pulled everything from the engine bay that might be useful (the AC system still held a bit of pressure!).  I have most of the other stuff knackered too, will finish soon. Any suggestions for pulling

Re: [MBZ] Battery Crapped Out on W211

2017-09-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
The future is already here and has been for awhile.  I think all the newer Benzes are steer by wire. --R On 9/16/17 2:39 AM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Peter wrote: Brake by wire is standard these days -- any car with "collision avoidance" systems has brake by wire. As stupid an idea as

Re: [MBZ] Kleb needs an east coast operation

2017-09-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Charleston SC On Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 10:23 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: And buy these https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1996-mercedes-benz-e 320-4dr/6295244589.html https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2000-mercedes-benz-e 320-v8/6295336700.html

[MBZ] Kleb needs an east coast operation

2017-09-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
And buy these https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1996-mercedes-benz-e320-4dr/6295244589.html https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2000-mercedes-benz-e320-v8/6295336700.html https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2003-mercedes-class-sedan-c240/6301732237.html --R

Re: [MBZ] I am running out of space

2017-09-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
to put in there and get it running. --R On 9/15/17 10:05 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Jump on it Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2017, at 8:50 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: but I have a tranny for this, one from one of the cheap 420SELs I

Re: [MBZ] eEuroparts versus Rock Auto

2017-09-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Anyone deal with Jabba any more?  I never had any issues with stuff from him, and the abuse was free! Looks I probably  need to get some new break calibers and roters for the 300CD I went and got before the storm, and get it sorted to flip.  Coupla other niggly little things it needs but

Re: [MBZ] test

2017-09-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
FAIL X 2 --R On 9/15/17 1:21 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Pass/Fail. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Poos lowrider

2017-09-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2000-s430-mercedes/6287898951.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] This doesn't look quite right

2017-09-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/78-mercedes-450sl/6267313927.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] It's on a salvage title for water damage but there is not currently any damage from water.

2017-09-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
unh huh riight... https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-slk230-mercedes/6292443746.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] I don't have a title for this technicolor turd

2017-09-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Wait wait wait... it's white, then it's tutone, then it's white again!  Carma Carma Carma Carma Chameleon!!!    DEFINENTLY worth the price https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1999-mercedes-e320/6275316843.html -R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] I am running out of space

2017-09-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
but I have a tranny for this, one from one of the cheap 420SELs I bought, and it looks pretty nice.  It was $975, now $775, I'm wondering if a Kleb price might get it.  Max maybe you could go take a look at it, it is right in your neighborhood.

Re: [MBZ] Corvette Was Totaled Because Of One Inch Crack

2017-09-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I have a friend, who is probably 80+ now, who had a coupla Corvettes back in his young stud days, and kept blowing up the engines.  Seems the valve trains were not up to the goals of the design, so they would let go during spirited driving.  Unloaded the last one in '67 and bought a '66 230SL

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bluetooth security flaw

2017-09-14 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Can you turn off blutec on your computer? Does blutec have a security flaw? --R On 9/13/17 7:02 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On September 13, 2017 at 6:32 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: You should be able to disable Bluetooth in the laptop bios. Ditch

Re: [MBZ] 1956 Mercedes $500

2017-09-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
with an upgrade like that Jaime On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 9:05 AM Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I have a 350/tranny, and Max has Wilton's drivetrain, that would be a great deal for a rat rod. Too bad it is so far away (well, maybe it is a good thing it is so fa

Re: [MBZ] 1956 Mercedes $500

2017-09-13 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I have a 350/tranny, and Max has Wilton's drivetrain, that would be a great deal for a rat rod.  Too bad it is so far away (well, maybe it is a good thing it is so far away...) --R On 9/12/17 8:52 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1956 Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Projected path of Jose

2017-09-12 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Rush is on for 3 hours, noon-3PM --R On 9/12/17 12:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Wow that's a creative mind at work. In reality, a surprise one inch snow event has paralyzed Rush Hour traffic for 6 hours. That's as bad as real human terrorism.

Re: [MBZ] 100 miles north of Tampa

2017-09-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
of things. --R On 9/11/17 2:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Rich - How many miles were you from the eye of Irma at its closest? On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 2:49 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: I had a smallish tree fall on my

Re: [MBZ] 100 miles north of Tampa

2017-09-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I had a smallish tree fall on my truck, where I had parked it to get away from the trees...  Got the chainsaw out and dealt with that, truck seems OK. Rain and wind were pretty strong (not hurricane, but blowing and gusty) but now none of either. Tidal surge has caused a LOT of flooding, I

Re: [MBZ] All Things Must Pass

2017-09-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Rain starting to pick up here along with some wind and occasional gusts, but nothing too severe yet.  Seems like the forecast is less intense than from yesterday, so that is good.  Depending on what things look like I might try to get down to the beach at high tide to see how high it is and

Re: [MBZ] Poos prep

2017-09-10 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
My dogs are ferklempt too, they can't figure out why it is light outside and so dark inside.  But they will be fine.  It's kinda weird for me too. --R On 9/10/17 1:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: The next rain band is about 30 minutes out, with the bulk of the storm expected to hit

Re: [MBZ] More Tampa

2017-09-10 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I rode my bike over to the beach this morning to check out the action, tide is up but not a lot of churning at this point.  Went back over just a little while ago at high tide to see what was going on, it is probably about 2ft higher than usual, though today and tomorrow are high astronomical

Re: [MBZ] Irma

2017-09-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You'll be good, better off than sitting on I-95 while it blows over.  If you need to head up north at any point, let me know, plenty of room at the inn and I think we'll do pretty well. --R On 9/9/17 1:35 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: There’s little to be gained by leaving unless your

Re: [MBZ] Irma

2017-09-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
BTW this guy has a page that has EVERYTHING on it, he is live on FB right now Mike's Weather Page.  Not a weather professional just a nerd it seems, he just presents info as he sees things on the various sites he links to. http://www.spaghettimodels.com/ --R On 9/9/17 9:30 AM, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] Irma

2017-09-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
A coupla days ago it looked like we were going to get whacked badly, today the track looks like it will go right over your community. Looks like we are going to get wind, rain, tidal surge, tornadoes, etc. but might not be quite as bad here as Matthew was last October, so that is better for

Re: [MBZ] Irma

2017-09-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
As long as we got FEMA ice I don't care where I am! --R On 9/8/17 9:36 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: He's part of the special corp that's going to round us up into those "re-education camps" when the UN imposes the New World Order. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Sep 8, 2017

[MBZ] OT Irma

2017-09-06 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I am pretty sure we are gonna get whacked bad here, after the islands and FL get whacked worse. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Window permissions problem -- Help!

2017-09-06 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Windows is a looser! --R On 9/5/17 11:28 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: Those turned out to be problematic with the Windows OS loosing track of them and not being able to read or delete them. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Should clean up real well

2017-09-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
It has the million mile engine, probably worth $3k --R On 9/3/17 8:08 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Yes buff that left rear bumper right out Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sep 3, 2017 7:53 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: 1983 Mercedes benz

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

2017-09-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Picky picky! --R On 9/1/17 6:33 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 1 Sep 2017 17:42:03 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Just wait a coupla weeks for a lot of good deals on newer southern cars! Very clean! Yes, very thoroughly washed in flood

Re: [MBZ] Moving sale - TODAY - 1976 Mercedes Benz Diesel 300D - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

2017-09-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Kleb needs that, not that free 126 in Kollyfawnya --R On 9/2/17 1:39 AM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: It's green, Kaleb. https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/moving-sale-today-1976/6289915215.html Kevin in Hillsboro, OR M Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

2017-09-01 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Just wait a coupla weeks for a lot of good deals on newer southern cars! Very clean! --R On 9/1/17 4:08 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On September 1, 2017 at 3:15 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: We had a local dealer selling his cars advertised as

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

2017-09-01 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
A buddy of mine in college had an old egg-shaped Volvo he and his dad did that to, it was a great car. I don't think they had more than a coupla hundred bucks in it, if that. --R On 9/1/17 3:48 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Nope. We built a VW van from two wrecked ones - cut the front

Re: [MBZ] Procedure for R Engine Shutoff Valve? W124 1991 300D

2017-09-01 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I got my son a vac hose about 8ft long and ran it from the shutoff to the cabin, he just sucked on it to shut it off. WAs pretty funny. Maybe yours the actual vac actuator was dead? --R On 9/1/17 3:24 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi Gang, A week or so ago (8/26), I wrote and

Re: [MBZ] OT: moving to a small town

2017-09-01 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
A friend of mine went to some prep school there, I think it specialized in problem children... --R On 9/1/17 12:47 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I guess you'd call Winchendon a small town, the IGA closed last year so for groceries we have to go to either Rindge, NH or Gardner. We've

Re: [MBZ] OT MB Job for Jaime

2017-09-01 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
One hopes one of them might be named Sherman. If Jaime is coming from NJ this all might be like a warm-up act compared to how things are there. --R On 9/1/17 11:36 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: You DO need Yankees to help pay off your canceled nuclear plant! On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 9:25 AM, R

Re: [MBZ] OT MB Job for Jaime

2017-09-01 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
We don't need no mo Yankees comin down here bringin their socialism with them! And driving badly! It's a horrible place to live! --R On 8/31/17 9:07 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: I could buy a pretty nice house down there on $12.75 a hour, right!? On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 2:18

Re: [MBZ] The groundhog is long gone - what about skunks?

2017-09-01 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Not that I would have any direct knowledge of any such things... but I will admit to having used carbide lamps while caving (before LED lamps!) --R On 9/1/17 6:18 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Won't it also self ignite if you just let it out of the bottle too Curt Acetylene is

Re: [MBZ] Update on canceled SC nuke project

2017-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
My buddy Dana in his weekly email provides lots of info about this: First, the nuclear plant debacle continues to unfold. There are important lessons about how to avoid these types of train wrecks in the future, if we pay attention. Both Governor Henry McMaster and Senator Lindsey Graham

Re: [MBZ] Cheating

2017-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I'm sensing a lawsuit is in order.999- CALL THE HAMMER --R On 8/30/17 2:34 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: I am cheating. I am supposed to be on bed rest for the week, but I am going nutz! The smack upon the head resulted in no obvious damage that the scans could find, but

Re: [MBZ] Update on canceled SC nuke project

2017-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Duke is abandoning another plant here too I have heard (been traveling missed the details) and the customers will get screwed too --R On 8/30/17 2:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: What about this?

Re: [MBZ] Rich here's your convertible

2017-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Wait, is it $5000 or $5260? Whichever, it is an AMAZING DEAL! I'll head to the bank to wire my Nigerian friend a down payment to hold it... --R On 8/30/17 2:12 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: "This is an AMAZING DEAL"

Re: [MBZ] Update on canceled SC nuke project

2017-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Foghorn is going to get crushed. Dirty as they come, good ol boy wrapped up in all the corruption thick as can be. I think every state senator but 5 voted for the BLRA that gave the utilities the go-ahead to charge customers for their construction, so no risk to the utilities. And almost

Re: [MBZ] hasn't been cranked in over two years but other than that no other problems

2017-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Oh wait it's an SLR and worth more than the SL https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1982-mercedes-slr/6269855652.html On 8/30/17 1:48 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1982-mercedes-380-sl/6285383893.html --R

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

2017-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Can't fault your logic --R On 8/30/17 12:30 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On August 30, 2017 at 11:57 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Might well depend on how bad the hail damage is. Big hail will take out all the glass etc. Becomes too expensive to repair

[MBZ] UHOH

2017-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I have the 420SEL beater for the donor engine, I'm thinking the tranny might work... $300? Like I need another project, but still... https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1990-mercedes-420-sel/6283735674.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] hasn't been cranked in over two years but other than that no other problems

2017-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1982-mercedes-380-sl/6285383893.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Curt needs another VW

2017-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Sew your going too loose you're breaks? --R On 8/30/17 12:23 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Not exactly a Jetta TDI is it? I filled up yesterday, 49mpg which is the worst I've seen in a few years. The new brakes I put in are a little tight, the car doesn't roll as freely as it did

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

2017-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
hich means they verified it will start and go into gear and move forward under its own power. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Aug 30, 2017 at 10:13 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: This one is not a parts special l

Re: [MBZ] Cheap MLs

2017-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
This one is not a parts special like that nice SL was? --R On 8/29/17 8:34 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: This ML is the same year and model as mine, slightly different color, 40k less on the odometer. Sold for $475. Reserve wasn't met, but now it says SOLD so I guess the seller

Re: [MBZ] Installing hitch and trailer wiring on W163 ML

2017-08-24 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Does this car have the nannies that sense something on a hitch and make the ABS and stability control go bonkers? --R On 8/23/17 9:34 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: First, buy a Curt 56146 trailer light converter, it has its own power supply and does not draw power from the taillight

Re: [MBZ] OT Sorta speaking of politics and energy

2017-08-23 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
oops http://www.postandcourier.com/business/scana-corp-applied-to-build-the-now-failed-nuclear-reactors/article_e59b6d6e-8809-11e7-8047-a7aaabd8ffef.html On 8/23/17 3:46 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: And the incompetence. This is unbelievable, now we're into it for $9bil and they're talking another

Re: [MBZ] OT Sorta speaking of politics and energy

2017-08-23 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
And the incompetence. This is unbelievable, now we're into it for $9bil and they're talking another $2bil to unwind it. This must qualify (and win first prize) as the largest bilking of customers in recorded time, all enabled by elected "representatives." Even larger than the collapse of

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

2017-08-23 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
So I bought this thing for $1300. It has pretty much sat for 8 years since the woman had to quit driving it for medical reasons. Her boyfriend/partner pulled it out from under the carport occasionally to wash it, so it wasn't completely nasty, paint is good. She wouldn't let him drive it!

Re: [MBZ] OT In the path of the eclipse

2017-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
The moon REVOLVES about the earth (and the earth REVOLVES about the sun), the moon and earth ROTATE about their axes (and the moon is rotation-locked to the earth so it always presents the same face to the earth). And actually earth rotation speed is about 1000mph (24 hours, 24000mi

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