Re: [MBZ] OT: drove a Tesla

2019-05-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ey via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2019 3:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: drove a Tesla On May 1, 2019 at 2:46 PM WILTON via Mercedes wrote: BTW, son # 2 has a Model 3. Did he get in on the deal where he gets free Sup

Re: [MBZ] Great to hear from you, Wilton! [Was: Re: OT: drove a Tesla]

2019-05-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
M Subject: [MBZ] Great to hear from you, Wilton! [Was: Re: OT: drove a Tesla] On Wed, 1 May 2019 14:46:32 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes wrote: BTW, son # 2 has a Model 3. Wilt Wilton, I know you are lurking on the list, but it's great to hear from you! How are you doing these days? Have thin

Re: [MBZ] OT: drove a Tesla

2019-05-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
BTW, son # 2 has a Model 3. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2019 2:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: drove a Tesla It seems there are plenty of superchargers available to drive a Model

Re: [MBZ] OT: Linebacker II - Where's Wilton

2019-04-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
where this was being discussed? Mitch. On April 8, 2019 at 2:43 PM WILTON via Mercedes wrote: I can wholeheartedly agree that SAC's LB II planning was totally stupid and screwed up. Many of us in the pre-mission briefing at U-Tapao, Thailand, the first night (18 Dec 72) saw the prob

Re: [MBZ] OT: Linebacker II - Where's Wilton

2019-04-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I can wholeheartedly agree that SAC's LB II planning was totally stupid and screwed up. Many of us in the pre-mission briefing at U-Tapao, Thailand, the first night (18 Dec 72) saw the problems on the screen immediately as the curtains were retracted. When we saw the same BS on the screen

Re: [MBZ] Wilton or TIm C Wuz:(no subject)

2019-01-17 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yes, "my" 91 350SDL is black; don't remember a GP fuse; vaguely remember replacing relay. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Curley McLain via Mercedes" To: "Patrick Atuonah via Mercedes" Cc: "Curley McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 8:24 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] a palindrome

2018-12-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Still feeling sad and "missing" my dearly departed 87 300D with only 146 kmi. W - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2018 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] a palindrome Take a

Re: [MBZ] 124 Differential Swap - Rear Mounts

2018-10-21 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Glad her parts are going to good use. ATTABOY! W - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes" Cc: "Meade Dillon" Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2018 2:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Differential Swap - Rear Mounts Done with both mounts, using all-thread /

Re: [MBZ] Hurricane Michael

2018-10-11 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Mike seems to be squeezing past us to the West; we're on eastern edge of the significant RADAR returns; light rain, wind and light gusts so far. Lucky, lucky, lucky; hoping it holds. W - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig"

Re: [MBZ] OT: Wilton wheels

2018-09-27 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, that's what I need. w ___ 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] TOUGH?

2018-09-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
: Thursday, September 20, 2018 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] TOUGH? On Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:04:50 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Well, I learned how tough I really am this morning - tried to take a "Navy" (cold) shower, but I bailed out before I got really wet all over. I'm not very

[MBZ] TOUGH?

2018-09-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Well, I learned how tough I really am this morning - tried to take a "Navy" (cold) shower, but I bailed out before I got really wet all over. I'm not very tough at all. Plumber came coupla hours later and got the water heater working, so it seems I may have "lucked out" on that part of

Re: [MBZ] I'm back

2018-09-19 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yes, I remember how to do that. ;<) W - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig" Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm back On Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:04:30 -0400 WI

[MBZ] I'm back

2018-09-19 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Still pumping water from basement. No hot water since Sunday. Wilt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Article for Rich

2018-09-19 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
? W - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2018 2:27 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT Article for Rich SOUTH CAROLINAGullah enclave has long history of enduring hurricanesPublished:

Re: [MBZ] OT Flo

2018-09-14 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Flo On September 13, 2018 at 1:35 PM WILTON via Mercedes wrote: A sprinkle of rain here at Goldsboro, NC, today at 1245; no wind yet - northwestern-most edge of Flo. More to come. Did you put the WiltonWheels™ on the Benz yet? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180913/cab872

Re: [MBZ] OT Flo

2018-09-14 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ke a new High or Low pressure area to weaken or steer it? Anyone know? LarryT On 09/13/2018 4:12 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On September 13, 2018 at 1:35 PM WILTON via Mercedes wrote: A sprinkle of rain here at Goldsboro, NC, today at 1245; no wind yet - northwestern-most edge

Re: [MBZ] OT Flo

2018-09-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Hoping Schwartze is parked far enough away from trees to be safe. W - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "WILTON" Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2018 3:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Flo 1600 13 SEP; occ

Re: [MBZ] OT Flo

2018-09-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
1600 13 SEP; occasional sprinkle, light breeze. W - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig" Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2018 3:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Flo On Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:35:45 -0

Re: [MBZ] OT Flo

2018-09-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
A sprinkle of rain here at Goldsboro, NC, today at 1245; no wind yet - northwestern-most edge of Flo. More to come. W - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes" Cc: "Meade Dillon" Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2018 8:28 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Flo

Re: [MBZ] OT: Wilton needs a new clock

2018-09-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
WOW! WS - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2018 6:14 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Wilton needs a new clock ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Key head question for 1983 300TD

2018-07-21 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I made a nice walnut one for my 350SDL 10/12 years ago; Tim Cone may have it now. Wilt - Original Message - From: "OK Don via Mercedes" To: ; "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "OK Don" Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2018 1:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Key head question for 1983 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad

2018-06-27 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Rubber palmed utility gloves? They have thin ones nowadays about the same weight as driving gloves. The rubber protects one from heat and provides a grip... On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 9:43 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Concern for the paint and condition of the metal is why the gra

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad

2018-06-27 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Concern for the paint and condition of the metal is why the grab pad is on the glass so far. Not only might paint get messed up in long term, people's curiosity may make them pull and pick at something not "normal" to them and, possibly, distort the metal. Grab pad with "T" handle serving

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad

2018-06-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ould generate a leak path. So, my choice was to use the edge of the trunk at the skin pinch weld area. Disadvantage of that could be, the grab bar would lift with the trunk lid. On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 8:03 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: I've considered such mounted to side of the drain channel b

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad

2018-06-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I've considered such mounted to side of the drain channel beneath side of trunk lid, too, so as not to affect trunk lid operation - remain fixed. W - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "G Mann" Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 10:45 PM

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad

2018-06-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Saw the suction-mounted bars at Lowes. 'Have not seen the smaller pads shown in second site. W - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 10:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad My

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad

2018-06-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
concerned that the heat might cause trouble with your suction cup gripper and let you down, so I was trying to think of options for you. You were ahead of me and had already tried them. It is unfortunate that your car is black rather than white. RB On 26/06/2018 3:16 PM, WILTON via

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad

2018-06-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, been concerned about the heat durability of the plastic and rubber. 'Planning to watch closely. W - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "WILTON via Mercedes" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 4:28 PM Subjec

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad

2018-06-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ginal Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "WILTON via Mercedes" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad Just be careful and don't fall! Would it help if you popped the trunk so that you could lift th

[MBZ] Mercedes grab pad

2018-06-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
As some of you may know, I'm unable to stand or walk safely without aid. I use a walker (rollator) around the house, back and forth to the car and for short trips from the car. For longer trips from car, such as shopping, touring museum, etc., I use an electric mobility scooter kept in trunk of

Re: [MBZ] Wilton back online?

2018-06-25 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I'm back. Thnks. W - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes" Cc: "Meade Dillon" Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2018 10:20 AM Subject: [MBZ] Wilton back online? Kaleb thinks he's got if fixed I think... - Max Charleston SC

[MBZ] ?

2018-06-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Anybody there? W ___ 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

[MBZ] ?

2018-06-17 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Anybody there? Wilt ___ 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] Goldsboro Get-Together

2018-06-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
When I try to open the Penoff address, my computer blocks it as a "malicious" site and shuts it down. 'Sup with that? Wilt - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig" Sent: Friday, June 08, 2018 8:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Goldsboro

Re: [MBZ] Mini NC Q

2018-06-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
07, 2018 3:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mini NC Q What was on the menu? Waffles? Grits? Green eggs and ham? On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 3:26 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Awesome! - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 3:19 PM, WILTON via

[MBZ] Mini NC Q

2018-06-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Enjoyed breakfast and visit with Craig & Shirley this morning. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Craig in NC

2018-06-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Craig, please call me. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig" Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2018 9:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] South Carolina Get Together On Wed, 6 Jun 2018 17:46:56 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] OT:anybody heard from Wilton lately?

2018-05-31 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
i Wilt: Good to hear from you! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 8:20 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: WILTON Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT:anybody heard from Wilton lately? I'm okay

Re: [MBZ] OT:anybody heard from Wilton lately?

2018-05-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I'm okay; still lurking. Thanks Wilt ___ 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] OT BUFF sighting

2018-04-27 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
D model BUFFs over Vietnam carried 84 500-pounders (44 klbs) in that "small" bay, plus 24 more on wing pylons. W - Original Message - From: "Mountain Man via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mountain Man"

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Serpentine Belt Tensioner Fun

2018-04-21 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
The sounds made me sad again. W - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes" Cc: "Meade Dillon" Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2018 7:40 PM Subject: [MBZ] OM603 Serpentine Belt Tensioner Fun

Re: [MBZ] OT high achievement yesterday

2018-04-15 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Nother ATTABOY! w ___ 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] Knackers

2018-04-13 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY! Wilt - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes" Cc: "Max Dillon" Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 9:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] Knackers Bought a nice white front bumper from a '92 or

[MBZ] 211 trunk lid gremlin?

2018-04-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Week or so ago, SWMBO came in with mystery question: She had been leaving a parking lot to head home when a woman came running toward her with arms waving and calling out, "Your trunk is open! Your trunk is open!" Shownuff, SWMBO checked in mirror and saw trunk lid standing straight up! I

Re: [MBZ] Remodeling old house

2018-03-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY! In '84-'87 I restored two 1875 Victorian "mansions" (one 4500SF, other 5100SF) that are on National Register of Historic Places. In '88, I bought and restored 1905 Colonial Revival (3500SF) where I still live here in Goldsboro, NC. Wilton - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] OK, How do I get the instrument cluster out?

2018-02-14 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Or one can easily make a nice set of hooks from a coat hanger: Cut piece of coat hanger 6" to 8" long. Bend 1/8" on one end 90° to main axis. Make loop on other end for gripping with finger(s). With hook aligned to slip into slot between cluster "case" and dashboard about 1" to 2" above

Re: [MBZ] Major disappointment

2018-01-21 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Overall, I liked my 124 (totaled at 29+ years & 148kmi) better than my 211 (11 years & 82kmi). W - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin"

[MBZ] OT FOR WILTON

2018-01-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
This recent thread is evidently related to my "TWO STRANGERS" post in July, 2014, in which I related my story of two young men who lived with my family for several weeks in the summer of 1944. I did not realize it then, but I now feel confident that they were very likely German POW's. Here's

Re: [MBZ] Leaf/snow blower

2018-01-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
greenworks pro - Chinese 'Seems to be fairly well made. W - Original Message - From: "fmiser via Mercedes" To: Cc: "fmiser" Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2018 2:54 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Leaf/snow blower WILTON wrote:

[MBZ] Leaf/snow blower

2018-01-05 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Coupla weeks ago, I needed a leaf blower to clean up leaves around edges of yard, walkways and driveway - areas I can't finish properly by mulching with the JD garden tractor/mower the way I do the main lawn areas. Found battery-operated, 60 volt model at Lowe's that I can handle while using

[MBZ] Frost damage

2018-01-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
More frostbite: TENDER AMERICAN & A TOUGH GREENLANDER One evening at dinner in early December of 1978, while I was Director of Engineering at Sondrestrom Air Base, Greenland, a friend reminded me that a popular movie was playing at the base theater. Because it was very cold outside

[MBZ] Frost damage

2018-01-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
That reminds me: FROZEN FANNY During the winter of 1973-74, when I was on a B-52H combat crew at Kincheloe AFB, MI, the co-pilot and I attended a dinner party with our wives at the Officers Club one evening while on alert. Because I was going to be inside the club building for three or

[MBZ] This One's for Wilton

2017-12-22 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
des@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Mitch Haley" <mi...@mitchellhaley.com> Sent: Friday, December 22, 2017 12:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This One's for Wilton On December 22, 2017 at 11:58 AM WILTON via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Oops! Just read a report that "h

Re: [MBZ] This One's for Wilton

2017-12-22 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Oops! Just read a report that "high-time" one now has nearly 22 k hrs and projected life remaining ~ 15k.. W - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <me

Re: [MBZ] This One's for Wilton

2017-12-21 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
When I was in B-52H's ('71-'75) they had about 4 - 5k hrs; those same airplanes now have about 15 - 17 k hrs. W - Original Message - From: "Curley McLain via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curley McLain"

Re: [MBZ] This One's for Wilton

2017-12-21 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep. Awesome airplane! 'Still a "young" airframe with only 15,000, or so, hours. I read that some 747's have 75,000, or more, hours. W - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff"

Re: [MBZ] Max needs this to transplant the Wilton bits

2017-12-16 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Makes me sad again. W - Original Message - From: "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" ; "Max Dillon" Cc: "Floyd Thursby" Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017

Re: [MBZ] CL Photog of the day

2017-12-16 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Should we assume that it's black? W - Original Message - From: "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Floyd Thursby" Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 10:12 AM Subject: [MBZ] CL

Re: [MBZ] Wilton?

2017-11-22 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Thnks. 'Getting about more slowly recently. W - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: "WILTON via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Randy Bennell" <rbenn...@bennell.ca> Sent: Wednes

Re: [MBZ] 747

2017-11-22 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Indeed. ATTABOYS to all of 'em! W - Original Message - From: "Curley McLain via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curley McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 2:37 PM Subject: [MBZ] 747 Next

Re: [MBZ] Winton?

2017-11-22 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Winton? Good to hear from you. Have a great Thanksgiving! Here’s the article: http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/16264/the-us-air-force-has-taken-another-step-toward-re-engining-its-b-52s -D On Nov 22, 2017, at 2:20 PM, WILTON via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Becaus

Re: [MBZ] Winton?

2017-11-22 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Because of many other mods that may be required to re-engine BUFFs, the proposals thus far have not been economically feasible. WILTON - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff"

Re: [MBZ] Winton?

2017-11-22 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
He doesn't. WILTON - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 8:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Winton? On November 22,

Re: [MBZ] Winton?

2017-11-22 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Lurkin' reich hieah. WILTON - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 7:59 AM Subject: [MBZ] Winton? Anyone heard/seen Wilton lately?

Re: [MBZ] '07 E320 CDI paint

2017-10-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Did some dent removal in '56, '66 & '96. W - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2017 2:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '07

Re: [MBZ] '07 E320 CDI paint

2017-10-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ne EPC you can get the datacard, and that will give you a clue? --------- Max Charleston SC On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 1:51 PM, WILTON via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Person backed into my '07 320CDI as SWMBO was pulling into a parking space yesterday. Paint "scuffed&

[MBZ] '07 E320 CDI paint

2017-10-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Person backed into my '07 320CDI as SWMBO was pulling into a parking space yesterday. Paint "scuffed" on left rear door and significant dent between rear edge of door and left rear wheel. How can I determine if this black (040) paint is simply enamel like the paint on my '91 350SDL, or does

Re: [MBZ] 08 320 BlueTec

2017-09-29 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
My '07 (75 kmi) is doing well, so far. 'Had it since May '16. BTW, the V-6 is so quiet, that SWMBO "sneaked" up behind me in yard coupla days ago, & I didn't know she was there 'til I heard the door unlatch as she began to get out. (I'm not hearing impaired.) W - Original Message

[MBZ] ?

2017-09-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Nothing from Okieland today. W ___ 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

[MBZ] ?

2017-09-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Anybody there? W ___ 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

[MBZ] ? Anybody there?

2017-09-17 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Nothing from Okieland coming here. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" ; "Craig via Mercedes" Cc: "Max Dillon" Sent: Saturday, September

[MBZ] ?

2017-09-17 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Anybody there? Wilton ___ 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

[MBZ] ?

2017-09-17 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Irma & coriolis

2017-09-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Since it closed as USAF Sondrestrom Air Base in Sep '92, the Greenlanders have promoted it heavily as an all-season resort - hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, boating, cross-country skiing, exploring ice cap and glaciers, snowmobiling, dog sledding, etc. 'Seem to be doing quite well at it,

Re: [MBZ] Irma & coriolis

2017-09-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
- Original Message - From: "archer75--- via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2017 1:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Irma & coriolis That's interesting, Wilton. If you interrupt

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] 140 diesel fire

2017-09-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Lucky, lucky, lucky. ATTABOY! W - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: ; Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2017 4:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

[MBZ] Irma & coriolis

2017-09-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Just happen to have written a "dissertation" on the subject coupla years ago. Here it is: ANOTHER NATURAL WONDER - CORIOLIS DEMO: By Wilton Strickland About one mile due south of the parking ramp and control tower and across the Watson River at Sondrestrom Air Base (Kangerlussuaq),

[MBZ] Irma & coriolis

2017-09-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
How's Irma for a fantastic demonstration of the Coriolis effect? A rising column of air generated by heat from the sun and shaped (spun) by Earth's rotation and spherical shape. Wilt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Irma

2017-09-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
] Irma True that. Looks like you folks in GA and the Carolinas better start battening down the hatches as well. -D On Sep 7, 2017, at 12:36 PM, WILTON via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: And sometimes a HEAVY, LONG bands can can sit over ya and dump water hours like the

Re: [MBZ] Irma

2017-09-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
And sometimes a HEAVY, LONG bands can can sit over ya and dump water hours like the one in Andrew last Oct that put 13" of water into my basement as my gutter downspouts and drains were over-taxed and sump pump died. W - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew!

2017-09-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
211 doesn't seem so bad, either, so far, but I still liked my 30-year-old 124 better. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent:

Re: [MBZ] SDL key won't turn in ignition

2017-09-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, usually helps to use right key. Scary when it doesn't turn. ;<) Wilt - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 3:20 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Paging Lt Col Strickland

2017-08-28 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, I'm here. 'Been lurking. Lotsa watching TX weather and dozing recently, too. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

2017-08-17 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
And this the one for which I was gonna split $50 k with Dan? 'Sorry, Dan. Maybe, next time. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Thursday,

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

2017-08-16 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Maybe, I should rush to get it, have it detailed (weekend with Don?) and get the $50 k. cough, cough, choke, gag, wheeze Wilt - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas"

Re: [MBZ] Mouser

2017-07-24 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I several times ordered from Rusty in mid to late afternoon and had the "goods" at my front door before 1100 the next morning. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin"

Re: [MBZ] Nice E320 Wagon

2017-07-23 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Black interior - 'gonna let it go. Wilt ___ 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] Escape From Okie Acres

2017-07-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
My first thought, too, 'bout it's blackness, or darkness. Then I realized, "Maybe, it's blue." Still sorta dark. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel"

Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch

2017-07-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, 'been thinking 'bout some type of glove, also. Wilt - Original Message - From: "fmiser via Mercedes" To: Cc: "fmiser" Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 5:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch WILTON wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Miami Vice Leftovers, or Too Much Blow and Now I Am Dain Bramaged

2017-07-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Gonna hafta let it go. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Floyd Thursby" Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 3:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Miami Vice Leftovers, or Too Much Blow and

Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch

2017-07-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
2017 8:27 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch You could put white vinyl wrap on the parts you need to touch. Or the whole car in some interesting pattern. On Jul 7, 2017 8:23 AM, "WILTON via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

[MBZ] Too hot to touch

2017-07-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Monday, July 10, 2017 8:27 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch You could put white vinyl wrap on the parts you need to touch. Or the whole car in some interesting pattern. On Jul 7, 2017 8:23 AM, "WILTON via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com&g

Re: [MBZ] Escape From Okie Acres

2017-07-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Wow! 'Looks good! Wilt - Original Message - From: "Dan--- via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "d...@penoff.com" Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 12:34 PM Subject: [MBZ] Escape From Okie Acres Added a new set of wheels

Re: [MBZ] okiebenz HVAC service

2017-07-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2017 4:45 PM Subject: [MBZ] okiebenz HVAC service So I replaced the bad run

Re: [MBZ] It's a Nissan

2017-07-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Doubt I'll be getting one. 'Gonna let y'all fawn over 'em. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Friday, July 07, 2017 4:34 PM

Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch

2017-07-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
<okd...@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2017 5:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch Rattle can white paint all over it - - I hate black cars. On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 3:42 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Start looking for a white one to swap

Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch

2017-07-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch I'll give you $500 to take the trouble off your hands. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 3:32 PM, WILTON via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: At Lowe's coupla hours ago, outside of Schwartze (my black '07 E320CDI) was so ho

Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch

2017-07-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, that was one of the nice things about the white, '87 300D (146 kmi) a damned fool destroyed for in Apr '16. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: "WILTON via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.co

[MBZ] Too hot to touch

2017-07-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
At Lowe's coupla hours ago, outside of Schwartze (my black '07 E320CDI) was so hot I could not touch it while moving from driver's door to trunk to remove and assemble mobility scooter I keep there. 'Had to ask 2 men nearby to help me move around left, rear corner of car. I can usually hook

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