[MBZ] Subjective opinions, please

2005-12-04 Thread Tom Reynolds
feedback, suggestions encouraged. Thanks very much to you all, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/05/2005

Re: [MBZ] OT - CarFax Anyone?

2005-12-06 Thread Tom Reynolds
with the Boxster, but the 996 and 997 models as well. Better to find out before than after. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 10:17 PM 12/05/2005 -0500, you wrote: Hi Folks, Just wondering if someone has an open CarFax? Wife is looking at a local Porsche Boxster with a suspect

[MBZ] Dave Peters?

2005-12-06 Thread Tom Reynolds
information for him or possibly an email address or ?? Thanks very much for your help. Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK (only 105 miles from Dave, if I could reach him) -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-06 Thread Tom Reynolds
I'm gettin' hypothermia just *thinking* about it. 17F with some wind and outside for 8 minutes letting the dogs out in the morning just about kills me. Tom Sand Springs, OK At 02:05 PM 12/06/2005 -0800, you wrote: oh yes. I think the Arctic Circle is mile 115 on the Dalton Hwy...it starts in

[MBZ] Recommended Tulsa area independents?

2005-12-07 Thread Tom Reynolds
other recommendations) should a salvage title concern me if I plan to keep the car? (Current owner has no idea why it has a salvage title, he bought it from his brother.) I should get the VIN and run a Carfax, maybe? Thanks very much, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK -- Internal Virus Database

Re: [MBZ] Recommended Tulsa area independents?

2005-12-07 Thread Tom Reynolds
important right now) inoperative aircon for a 1987 300E. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 07:22 AM 12/07/2005 -0600, you wrote: Salvage title in my state (IA) means the car was totalled, then repaired. Depending on what caused it to be totalled, could mean problems with structural

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

2005-12-07 Thread Tom Reynolds
Don't know the official terminology, but gravel pits? Big heavy machinery, etc. As I type this I'm trying to remember why they do it, though... Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 07:41 AM 12/07/2005 -0600, you wrote: OK. Here is my trivia question: Where in the United States do folks drive

Re: [MBZ] Recommended Tulsa area independents?

2005-12-07 Thread Tom Reynolds
right now) inoperative aircon for a 1987 300E. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 07:22 AM 12/07/2005 -0600, you wrote: Salvage title in my state (IA) means the car was totalled, then repaired. Depending on what caused it to be totalled, could mean problems with structural integrity

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-07 Thread Tom Reynolds
emergency situations. Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 11:17 AM 12/07/2005 -0500, you wrote: Content-Disposition: inline How about Willy Nelson's biodiesel company? There's somebody with money and an actual link to the cause! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] Credos

2005-12-07 Thread Tom Reynolds
Yeah, sometimes junk is junque g Tom SS, OK At 08:40 AM 12/07/2005 -0800, you wrote: Hey, even if it _is_ junk doesn't mean it's bad either! Amazing what you can do with junk sometimes. -- Jim ___ For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-07 Thread Tom Reynolds
, anywhere. Just wonderin' Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 12:07 PM 12/07/2005 -0500, you wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: been thinking of that. No permit is needed in Alaska AT ALL to carrry a concealed weapon. I think I would have my PPK/S and AR-15 carbine transferred to an FFL in some AK

Re: [MBZ] Weather

2005-12-08 Thread Tom Reynolds
Tulsa (Sand Springs) had about 2 inches, maybe, of snow. Nice dry powder. Temp this morning when I went out to shovel a bit was 7, but that was about 9:30 A.M. I miss Arizona. Oh well... :( Tom At 10:43 AM 12/08/2005 -0600, you wrote: Lt. Don wrote: You folks aren't even in the contest.

Re: [MBZ] Weather

2005-12-08 Thread Tom Reynolds
We were in Hereford, just south of Sierra Vista, at around 4700'. We could see the snow on the mountains around us, but only got it on the ground at our level around 2 times a year, and it was mostly gone by 2 P.M. Of course, not good if you wanted to x/c ski... Tom At 10:08 AM 12/08/2005

Re: [MBZ] Scrofulous

2005-12-08 Thread Tom Reynolds
Hmm, morally degenerate...OTOH, what's he gonna do, sue you? grin Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 03:46 PM 12/08/2005 -0600, you wrote: I used the word scrofulous in a legal brief yesterday. I was very proud of myself and the new word. Although, if the attorney on the other side looks up

Re: [MBZ] Scrofulous

2005-12-09 Thread Tom Reynolds
Definition of character? LOL. At 09:25 AM 12/08/2005 -0500, you wrote: Tom Reynolds wrote: Hmm, morally degenerate...OTOH, what's he gonna do, sue you? There are plenty of people who will sue for definition of character. The less character they have, they more likely they are to sue anybody

[MBZ] Buying a car in GA and registering it in OK

2005-12-10 Thread Tom Reynolds
by a GA resident, but I'd like confirmation one way or t'other. I think what he said is that the plates transfer with the car and not the owner. So, I'd be driving back to Tulsa with GA plates, a Bill of Sale, and a signed over title. Right? Wrong? Thanks all very much, Tom Reynolds Sand

[MBZ] 93 W201 Sportline for sale in Tulsa

2005-12-10 Thread Tom Reynolds
no financial interest, etc. and have not seen the car. But, I was interested enough to set up an appointment to look at it, and would have if I hadn't found another car I'd like better. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus

Re: [MBZ] Buying a car in GA and registering it in OK

2005-12-10 Thread Tom Reynolds
. Best, Tom At 05:35 PM 12/10/2005 -0500, you wrote: Content-Disposition: inline is that the manny tranny one he told me was sold when i enquired about it several years ago?? On 12/10/05, Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, as some of you may know by now, I'm buying Howard Ginsberg's 1988

Re: [MBZ] 93 W201 Sportline for sale in Tulsa

2005-12-10 Thread Tom Reynolds
wrote: Tom Reynolds wrote: and the bench rear seat. By bench, do you mean three across seating? Sportline seats are double bucket, it really would not be comfortable to sit in the middle. Also, the front seats are heavily bolstered on the sides. ___ For new

Re: [MBZ] Buying a car in GA and registering it in OK:

2005-12-12 Thread Tom Reynolds
will be greatly appreciated. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs (just west of Tulsa) OK 918-246-9543 (from the site at:http://www.dmvs.ga.gov/locate/tagoffices/Tagoffices.asp?county=112ty pe=cx=34y=16) Pretty well worded, don't you think? And, for all who have been keeping up with the thread on Buying

Re: [MBZ] Buying a car in GA and registering it in OK:

2005-12-13 Thread Tom Reynolds
I called the Sand Springs tag agency and they told me the registration amount is going to be $44.50 or $45.50, something like that. Excise tax is separate? Thanks, Tom At 07:53 PM 12/12/2005 -0600, you wrote: Content-Disposition: inline You'll also need the bill of sale for the amout to pay the

Re: [MBZ] Buying a car in GA and registering it in OK:

2005-12-13 Thread Tom Reynolds
morning. Best, Tom At 08:10 PM 12/12/2005 -0600, you wrote: yes, its based on the actual purchase price. The catch is they have a min amount which is usually way high. Tom Reynolds wrote: I called the Sand Springs tag agency and they told me the registration amount is going to be $44.50

Re: [MBZ] Buying a car in GA and registering it in OK:

2005-12-13 Thread Tom Reynolds
Excise tax Insurance fee Mail fee Notary fee (yes - the tile was notarized before I walked in) Inspection fee Registration fee Waste tire fee Most of these are between $1 and $5, but the excise tax was $118 !! On 12/12/05, Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I called the Sand Springs tag

Re: [MBZ] Buying a car in GA and registering it in OK:

2005-12-13 Thread Tom Reynolds
wrote: Content-Disposition: inline $4500, and only Discover, and they charge a fee for using it. A check is the best way -- On 12/12/05, Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What was the purchase price of the vehicle you registered? Do they take plastic? thanks, Tom -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman

[MBZ] Email to OK tag agency for official word from horse's mouth

2005-12-13 Thread Tom Reynolds
title, the car, and some form of payment? Can you tell me what it will cost to register the car in Oklahoma? There's no lien on it or anything. Thanks very much for your help, I need an answer before Wednesday so I'll know what to do about the parts car I'm selling on Wednesday morning. Tom

[MBZ] Oklahoma's rules for excise tax on vehicles

2005-12-13 Thread Tom Reynolds
Got this from the site at http://www.oktax.state.ok.us/excise.html It does state that vehicle condition is not relevant, they take an average valuation without considering condition. Having said that, this blurb is basically what we've been discussing. I know Arizona used NADA values, OK doesn't

Re: [MBZ] Oil Analysis

2005-12-13 Thread Tom Reynolds
; Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info Best regards, tell him Tom says hi, Tom Reynolds

Re: [MBZ] Rear Shock Absorbers

2005-12-13 Thread Tom Reynolds
. Anything more than one cycle means that the shock is in need of replacement. The shock modulates the action of the springs, if there were no shocks, the springs would just keep going boing, boing, boing, (techincal terminology) and you'd never get a stable ride. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs

Re: [MBZ] Replacing light bulb for gearshift selector light

2005-12-14 Thread Tom Reynolds
Jim, I think Howard Ginsberg just did this to the car I'm getting from him on Saturday. You can email him directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maybe just forward this email to him? Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 08:29 PM 12/13/2005 -0800, you wrote: My light bulb underneath

[MBZ] Cash: $ now takes Tulsa area 300E

2005-12-14 Thread Tom Reynolds
of Tulsa. If anyone's interested, please email me. Thanks all very much Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK P.S. I was sourcing parts last Friday, and it didn't look like it was going to be more than around $600 or so, but then there'd be the Mercedes jig and alignment cost, plus labor and paint

Re: [MBZ] Cash: $ now takes Tulsa area 300E

2005-12-14 Thread Tom Reynolds
for a pick up later on, it's not like it's going anywhere (nor am I). You'd need to come pick it up at my house in Sand Springs, just west of Tulsa. If anyone's interested, please email me. Thanks all very much Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK P.S. I was sourcing parts last Friday, and it didn't look like

Re: [MBZ] Year End Specials

2005-12-15 Thread Tom Reynolds
Outsmart everyone. Fill with nitrogen and then put green valve caps on so you know it's not air in there any more. Actually, I think some major stores are doing just that, maybe even Costco. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 06:19 PM 12/14/2005 -0800, you wrote: LT, did he

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen (was Re: Year End Specials)

2005-12-15 Thread Tom Reynolds
of the air is purged out of the tire. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom Reynolds Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 10:40 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen (was Re: Year End Specials)

2005-12-15 Thread Tom Reynolds
, easier to control for racing conditions (one less variable to worry about), etc. Used by airlines and NASCAR for the two reasons cited above, and the list goes on, check Google. Best regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 09:54 AM 12/15/2005 -0700, you wrote: List, Is that what

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen (was Re: Year End Specials)

2005-12-15 Thread Tom Reynolds
Heh heh, GROUP BUY!!! grin Tom At 10:23 AM 12/15/2005 -0600, you wrote: There is a big sunoco refinery over in west tulsa your direction, close to the big sinclair refinery. Tom Reynolds wrote: Kinda like filling up at Sunoco with their blended pumps. Remember that? Is Sunoco still around

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen (was Re: Year End Specials)

2005-12-15 Thread Tom Reynolds
direction, close to the big sinclair refinery. Tom Reynolds wrote: Kinda like filling up at Sunoco with their blended pumps. Remember that? Is Sunoco still around, and if so, do they still give you the option of Sunoco 260 and down to whatever their lowest grade was? Hmmm Best, Tom

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen

2005-12-15 Thread Tom Reynolds
Yes, chemical reaction with compressed air and aluminum wheels, not so with inert nitrogen gas. Less tire filling. Yea! Tom SS, OK At 10:49 AM 12/15/2005 -0800, you wrote: I understand it helps to prevent leaks with aluminum wheels. Exactly why, I am not sure? Randy -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen (was Re: Year End Specials)

2005-12-15 Thread Tom Reynolds
, and then fill my tires, and 8 other ones, because my wife and daughter tell me to fill theirs as well. Aggravation? Heck, I'll pay a buck and a half per tire for nitrogen and a sexy green valve cover cap. smile Tom Sand Springs, OK At 11:54 AM 12/15/2005 -0500, you wrote: Tom Reynolds wrote

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen (was Re: Year End Specials)

2005-12-15 Thread Tom Reynolds
There's water in the compressed air, but not in the nitrogen. That's what makes it temperature sensitive. Best, Tom At 10:16 AM 12/15/2005 -0800, you wrote: Tom Reynolds wrote: Actually, upon looking at the statement, temperature changes will affect nitrogen the same that's not true. Being

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen (was Re: Year End Specials)

2005-12-15 Thread Tom Reynolds
a noticeable difference to Joe or Josephine Driver? Hey, I don't know. Would I like to try it? Sure, why not? Best, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 12:31 PM 12/15/2005 -0600, you wrote: Content-Disposition: inline The only reason for using Nitrogen is not in the tire performance aspect, but important

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen (was Re: Year End Specials)

2005-12-15 Thread Tom Reynolds
I don't think as fast, though. Ah well, it was just a conversation starter. Anyone wanna talk about F1 or bike racing? grin Tom Sand Springs, OK At 12:19 PM 12/15/2005 -0800, you wrote: Tom Reynolds wrote: Doc, Agrgavation? To me, aggravation is getting out in a cold, dark parking

Re: [MBZ] Nitrogen in Tires -- Seriously?

2005-12-16 Thread Tom Reynolds
Let's really go out on a limb and put helium in the tires. Maybe the car will float...ah, but then we'd probably have to certify it as Experimental or something with the FAA. Hey, turf war between EPA, DOT, NHTSA, and FAA, and who knows what other agencies would join in? Wow, I gotta get on the

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen (was Re: Year End Specials)

2005-12-16 Thread Tom Reynolds
not against using nitrogen, but it's an extra cost, and even if it's not supposed to leak as much as regular air, how am I going to KNOW that other than checking it at which point I'm letting some out that will need to be replaced... On 12/15/05, Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doc

Re: [MBZ] Nitrogen in Tires -- Seriously?

2005-12-16 Thread Tom Reynolds
the rubber pretty quickly. --R Tom Reynolds wrote: Let's really go out on a limb and put helium in the tires. Maybe the car will float...ah, but then we'd probably have to certify it as Experimental or something with the FAA. Hey, turf war between EPA, DOT, NHTSA, and FAA, and who knows what other

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bike racing (was: Filling tires with nitrogen)

2005-12-16 Thread Tom Reynolds
of Moto GP for the uninitiated: http://media.putfile.com/MotogpLifessweetdrug Suddenly NASCAR looks like a bunch of hicks chasing their tails in a high-speed rush hour traffic jam, no? dons flame suit =) +dm™ -- Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:46:31 -0700 From: Tom

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen (was Re: Year End Specials)

2005-12-16 Thread Tom Reynolds
I find a nice mixture of (low fat) peanut butter and SPF 50 sunscreen works wonders. You know, I wonder about the sunscreen...resists oxidation, maybe? Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 07:14 PM 12/15/2005 -0600, you wrote: Content-Disposition: inline And what saves my tires - Nitro filled

Re: [MBZ] OT: US influences Canada's car market

2005-12-16 Thread Tom Reynolds
I know that in aircraft a night light is usually a red light. I'm not going to get into wavelengths or anything, other than to note that I think red light has a very short wavelength and blue is long-er than red. How much longer, if it makes any difference, why (or why not) is something I'll

Re: [MBZ] OT: US influences Canada's car market

2005-12-16 Thread Tom Reynolds
Blue light special, wonder if there's any connection (or why it was even called this) blue plate special. Now I have to go to Google. Oh, boy... Tom (stop thinking!) Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 09:19 AM 12/16/2005 -0800, you wrote: It is a Kmart thing. Gets you in the mood for a bargain.

[MBZ] No MB content: Blue Plate Special

2005-12-16 Thread Tom Reynolds
Well, that was pretty easy. But now I'm hungry. Why am I thinking of meat loaf...? (link to supposed origins of the term blue plate special):http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-blu3.htm Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus

Re: [MBZ] OT: US influences Canada's car market

2005-12-16 Thread Tom Reynolds
. My vision isn't what it used to be, and even then it wasn't particularly wonderful... Thanks for the correction, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 11:13 AM 12/16/2005 -0700, you wrote: On Fri, 16 Dec 2005 11:38:05 -0700 Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know that in aircraft a night light

[MBZ] NFC: Track car for sale

2005-12-16 Thread Tom Reynolds
Ex Bondurant car for sale, please contact current owner if you're interested. I have no monetary interest, have not seen the car, etc. I'm just lucky enough to be on Dan's (at Bondurant) contact list when something like this comes along. Best, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK From: Ron Huston

Re: [MBZ] Ebay photos

2005-12-20 Thread Tom Reynolds
Maybe they figure the lack of light might hide some flaws? Or, they take them before (or after) work when, especially at this time of year, there's not a lot of daylight? Or they just want to take it when the light is most romantic? I dunno. Best, Tom R Sand Springs, OK At 09:33 PM 12/19/2005

Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right

2005-12-23 Thread Tom Reynolds
Go up to Flag. :) Tom At 06:22 PM 12/22/2005 -0700, you wrote: It is supposed to be 81 degrees here on Christmas Day. That is not right. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/