Re: [MBZ] Smart ForTwo

2008-02-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
Radical chic! On Feb 7, 2008 12:50 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No no no, you don't understand, the idea isn't to stow your new Mercedes bicycle away inside the car, but rather to stick it on the roof so all can see. Smart will sell you a dandy little roof rack system to do that too I

Re: [MBZ] this is nice

2008-02-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
I just found out that EuroMotorcars in Germantown, MD stocks them and has several on the lot. Apparently people have been pre-ordering and then declining to take them after they see the cars. No diesels yet and not likely anytime soon, which is a shame. I wonder why the fuel economy is less

Re: [MBZ] New cell phone

2008-02-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
LOL On Feb 7, 2008 7:49 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Better than an iPhone! www.flixxy.com/sumsing-turbo-3000-cellphone.htm ** Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. ( http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp00300025

Re: [MBZ] this is nice

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
No AC? Manual windows? No radio? On Feb 8, 2008 3:46 AM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have all that in my '83! Brian Andrew wrote:The basic Pure model has manual windows, no radio, no AC (not kidding) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Hate crime?

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
The same thing happens to quacky MDs. It's almost impossible to revoke their credentials, no matter how many people they injure, becuase the peers who judge them are reluctant to take such drastic steps. On Feb 8, 2008 6:48 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: Notice

Re: [MBZ] OT: Went and voted yesterday

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
That guy is pure evil. On Feb 8, 2008 9:54 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Curt wrote: Four, there are four candidates in the GOP race. Actually, there are more than that. Several candidates, Alan Keyes) are only on the ballot in a few states. Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] OT: Went and voted yesterday

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
Dr of what? On Feb 8, 2008 11:12 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: That guy is pure evil. Dr Keyes? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
God luck in getting one. On Feb 8, 2008 4:51 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mine was dealer serviced up until late last when I bought it, and so far, I have records for all the bits and pieces I've bought from the dealer. So I should be good for one badge anyway, although I'm sure if I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Went and voted yesterday

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
That's the Alan Keyes who IIRC ran for public offic in MD and got trounced because he is so totally unappealing to mainstream voters. So when people generalize about Harvard liberals remind them that Alan Keyes is an alumnus. Speaking of which, Harvard's new President Drew Gilpin Faust is a

Re: [MBZ] A few car pix

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
Speaking of photos, what's the easiest way to retrieve shots from my LG 380 camera phone into my computer (I Mac with OS 10.5)? On Feb 8, 2008 1:45 PM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 8 Feb 2008 02:18:31 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm trying SmugMug for posting a few car

Re: [MBZ] OT - neurpathy, CIDP, etc

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
I wonder if they also market a relaxer pill On Feb 8, 2008 12:14 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sunny, Just ordered 100 caps 1000mg of Super Curcumin C3 Complex w/Bioperine for $28 with free shipping. Stopped by GNC and asked for Phenocane (couldn;t remember the official name)

Re: [MBZ] disbarment

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
I've visited France. Living there would be the very antithesis of punishment. It's one of the most humane societies on earth. How do I know, you ask? Because (among other civilities) restaurants allow their patrons to bring along their pooches to dine with them, and happily provide canine

Re: [MBZ] e: OT old Chevettes --funny

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
Donald, when you are old and gray you will probaly experience a surge of remorse and a need to confess. When that hapens, please resist the urge to send the dealership an envelope filled with cash. On Feb 8, 2008 10:39 AM, Bill Ringgold [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Two points for Don and his

Re: [MBZ] It's a plot

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
You should make it proud by purchasing and mounting a high mileage radiator badge from MBUSA. On Feb 8, 2008 8:49 AM, Bill Ringgold [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, not even a hint of firing after being perfect ffor awhile. That's why I'm thinkiing relay. BillR -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] Linux fans rejoice

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
Vive la France! On Feb 8, 2008 8:11 AM, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] If nothing else, the chances that the Linux-based vehicles will crash is substantially reduced. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/02/05/us_army_linux_integration/

Re: [MBZ] Justice served

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
Please let's not go there... On Feb 8, 2008 6:02 PM, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What charade? Didn't he plead guilty? I suppose there would have been a lot of whooh haah's and secret handshakes and such, perhaps the odd pointing at the defendant and sliding the finger across the

Re: [MBZ] Grodner the Frenchman

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
I've seen worser looking guys. On Feb 8, 2008 5:17 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The newspaper story's physical description of Grodner rewards like he resembles Danny DeVito without the sense of humor. Devito is older, but looks cute next to this guy.

Re: [MBZ] Linux fans rejoice

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
I don't think I will ever bet against MSFT (or invest in their stock, either). Both are risky propositions... On Feb 8, 2008 5:46 PM, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Guess Micro$oft has dug it's own grave, I remember not so long ago Billy or Stevo saying that they did not count Linux as

Re: [MBZ] W108 hydraulic compensator to spring swap - springcompressor needed?

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
Dave, you are making a big mistake. Be patient and you can find a good used compensator on ebay for a couple hundred bucks. I swapped out a spring kit for a compensator on my lovely 111 3.5 coupe and the ride improved enormously, eliminating the harshness. On Feb 8, 2008 9:20 AM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] A few car pix

2008-02-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
on Ebay.when I checked on an LG cable a year or so ago. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Speaking of photos, what's the easiest way to retrieve shots from my LG 380 camera phone into my computer (I Mac with OS 10.5)? On Feb 8, 2008 1:45 PM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] Ebay, Mass, 1959 220s, looks cool :)

2005-06-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
Look at the lumber in that thing! Definitely worth more than $4,500. On 6/13/05, Mike LaRosa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4554996056sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWN%3AMT%3A1 _ Looking for quality used

Re: [MBZ] cheap 124d

2005-06-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
Marshall, Is this the 124 diesel you have been raving about as being superior to, for example, 123 300TD? What would you pay for it? Any problems lurking on the horizon? On 6/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Remove please!

2005-06-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
Chuck, Repeat the Phoenix mantra after me: It's a dry heat, it's a dry heat... On 6/13/05, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Monday, June 13, 2005, at 12:33 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Oh for an air conditioned garage on an 85 degree 95% humidity day. Curt, How about 105

Re: [MBZ] After market air conditioning

2005-06-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
I had a Kuhlmeister, the original German model, in my 280SE 3.5. On 6/14/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There have been aftermarket air conditioners designed to work in Mercedes cars. The first that I encountered was the Koolmeister that was installed in the early '60s W111s. Many

Re: [MBZ] Check out my nice key fix!

2005-06-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey Melissa, if that's a full sized tire in the photo then you' must drive a REALLY big car! On 6/14/05, Schisler, Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nah, I prefer the cheesy plastic head to some custom wood piece. You are ruining the list here!! ;) Gary

Re: [MBZ] Adsit Company?

2005-06-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
I also have heard terrible things about Adsit for 15 years, yet not only do they remain in business but they seem to be thriving. I wager that they buy the most advertising pages in Hemmings of any company. What does this tell you? On 6/17/05, Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The price for

Re: [MBZ] 300SD for sale

2005-06-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
Pretty car! What's the color - is that nickle green? On 6/17/05, Jack Landau [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy yall, Its been nice asking questions and answering a few but I must sell my Merc. I have had it for two years and spent many nights under the hood of it. I live in the Austin

Re: [MBZ] Found a nice 300CD Turbo today

2005-06-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
Check it out thoroughly first! 1) Do the rear windows work OK? That's an expensive fix. 2) Each door frame seal costs over $300 if needing replacement. 3) Figure $1800 to rebuild the transmission 4) Test drive it to see how it rides. Ours always seems to need shocks, ball joints, tie rod

Re: [MBZ] A/C pressures?

2005-06-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
Related topic. Our 123 300CD aux. fan isn't working. What's the proper way to trouble shoot this? On 6/17/05, M.Affzaal.Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Craig Thanks. Just what I required mak [EMAIL PROTECTED] craig]$ units 2083 units, 71 prefixes, 32 nonlinear units You have: 1 MPa

Re: [MBZ] Congratulations, We Survived

2005-06-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
I think you had the last word on this subject. Nuf said! On 6/17/05, Don Teresa Merriman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OH I had a friend that was riding with the half helmet type, car going wrong way on the freeway, he lost most of the lower part of his jaw and face on the highway, lived 3 days.

Re: [MBZ] Favorable A-Class Review

2005-06-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
Presumably the dream for some is lots o' new nukes generating pollution free electricity which can be used to make H2 out of H2O. Some dream... On 6/20/05, Lee Einer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David Brodbeck wrote: Schisler, Gary wrote: Why the fascination? Because it has the

Re: [MBZ] Pricing a 240 for sale

2005-06-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
I hear diesel MBs are all the rage in Costa Rica right now due to gas prices that are $4.00/gallon. Old 240s and 300s and are being shipped down there. On 6/20/05, JabbaHursty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if anything, swine underestimates the value. a solidly running 240D is worth $1500. in

Re: [MBZ] Favorable A-Class Review

2005-06-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
a decade ago. On 6/20/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: Presumably the dream for some is lots o' new nukes generating pollution free electricity which can be used to make H2 out of H2O. Some dream... Nuclear power may be our best option in the forseeable

[MBZ] Re: OT: alternative energy - was SMART somethingorother

2005-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey guys, get back down to earth. Solar photovoltaics are already economic for remote locations (off grid) and passive/active solar heating and cooling has always been an option using intelligent designs. Why not require all skyscapers in Phoenix, Atlanta and other hot spots to have photovoltaic

Re: [MBZ] Searchable database??

2005-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Speaking of the FBI, I met Mark Felt once. He lived across the hall from a friend in Alexandria, VA in the late 70s. He talked up a blue streak but never admitted to being Deep Throat... On 6/21/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe we should nominate Kaleb to be the next CIO of the FBI

Re: [MBZ] A Kaleb car....

2005-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Pretty blue color. Can't understand why he wanted to push it into the crick. Probably thought better of it when he realized that Kaleb was likely to pay him $500 for his dented beauty... On 6/21/05, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs Gas

2005-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Them's fightin' words! On 6/21/05, Roger Conlon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I'll let you in on a little secret - properly maintained Mercedes gassers last longer than properly maintained Mercedes diesels. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924

Re: [MBZ] OT: alternative energy - was SMART somethingorother

2005-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Solar should NOT be confused with the so-called hydrogen economy. On 6/21/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The problem with sunlight is that the power density at the surface of the earth is simply too low for most modern energy uses. I don't remember

Re: [MBZ] What's a W124 250D worth?

2005-06-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not necessarily if it's rusted out or has compression issues. Also, records avaialable may mean that someone else has them! On 6/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 6/23/2005 11:01:27 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does $4000 sound

Re: [MBZ] Convince Me

2005-06-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Bzzt - wrong!! Or, to be PC, I respectfully disagree. I have owned a W115 300C (1976), 1980 300D 1983 300TD and 1985 300CD. The 300TD is by far the best of the lot (most reliable and fun to drive). The 1976 looked cool with its old world styling and had an aux. fuel tank in the trunk, but it

Re: [MBZ] Convince Me

2005-06-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey Randy. I've owned a 1976 300D sedans and will be in Winnipeg sometime in July. If you would like me to take a look at it (busman's holiday) let me know off list and we can coordinate. On 6/23/05, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have always wanted one of these old diesel beasts but

Re: [MBZ] 190D 5 speed

2005-06-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
This has warning signs written all over it. Might be useful as a parts car, if that. On 6/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=6783item=7981566345rd=1 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87

Re: [MBZ] cheap sl

2005-06-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Somewhat OT: There were two similar shade of yellow - Gelb (yellow) and a lighter colored Helliosgelb (sun yellow). Here's how I know: One of my MBCA colleagues purchased a very nice yellow 1974 450SE sedan that he wanted to show in a Concours d'Elegance. He detailed the car nicely and then as

Re: [MBZ] 108 Problems

2005-06-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Have you changed the thermo time switch and trigger points? On 6/24/05, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am by no means a gasser expert, but the problem where it doesn't start after it has been sitting sounds like there is a fuel leak or a check valve that is letting fuel flow back into

Re: [MBZ] auction of the week

2005-06-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
If anything, the enlarged photos appear even tinier. Very amusing. On 6/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yep Craig McCluskey wrote: On Thu, 23 Jun 2005 21:29:39 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: uhhh, the great photography job. You mean, like

Re: [MBZ] cheaper CD

2005-06-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
The interior is trashed too. How can he expect more than $1,000 for this POJ? On 6/24/05, Lee Einer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It will likely only be cheap until you go to fix the AC. Lee Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OKC MB for sale -- KALEB --------

2005-06-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hell, buy 'em both! On 6/25/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, would you look at the $1300 one for me? Dad might be interested in it. Tnx, Luther On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 14:48:37 -0500, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oklahoma city paper today - no association, etc.

Re: [MBZ] Red 83 wagon on ebay

2005-06-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
Badgeless pig in a poke with a flexible radio antenna that he left stuck in the tailgate. Oddly, I kind of like the wheel covers. The manual rear windows are a safety hazard if you're driving solo and want to open them while moving down the road... On 6/26/05, Dwight E. Giles, Jr. [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Diesel 47K Original 1 Owner COLLECTORS DREAM!

2005-06-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
Thistle green is a light green IIRC. On 6/27/05, Desert Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sure glad I moved back to CA. Sales tax would be about 1,100 and 80 bucks registration fees and no smog test or inspection fees. I think the color is called Thistle Green. John On 6/26/05, redghost

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Mutant D.C. Organism makes energy

2005-06-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
of corn and soybeans, said Larry Johnson, director of the Center for Crops Utilization Research at Iowa State University (Stephanie Simon, Los Angeles Times, June 26). -- DRL On 6/27/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't knock us if you can't spell our Potomac River properly. On 6

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Mutant D.C. Organism makes energy

2005-06-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
Seriously: Soybeans and corn replace some petro-based products In Nebraska, Cargill Inc. has become the first company to commercialize a technology that turns raw corn kernels into white pellets that can be spun into fabric or molded into plastic. The materials look like traditional polyesters

[MBZ] Aux. fan in 1985 300CD - where's the fuse?

2005-06-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
My mechanic said that the most likely reason for failure of the aux. cooling fan in our 1985 300CD is a blown fuse. The fan blade spins freely so the motor isn't seized. He says the fuse is located separate from the fuse box but didn't tell me where. Can someone help, or is he incorrect?

Re: [MBZ] Kids just don't have it as rough as we did...

2005-06-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
My son used his promotion as an excuse to purchase a Miata, but at least he kept the 320K mile 1985 300D that I had advised him to purchase last summer... On 6/27/05, Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't knowshe had an 8 year old Toyota Celica that was in primo condition. That will

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

2005-06-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
We rented a Hyundai Atos in Crete last November. Never heard of it before; it may a Greek (not Grey) market car. ;) Had a 5 speed transmission that took us around the island without much fanfare and reasonable power. I wouldn't want to own one, however... On 6/28/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] ok, this is nice, but still, these people are on crack

2005-06-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
I checked on www.paintscratch.com and it does appear to be mango green. Yummy. On 6/28/05, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=6315item=4558819707rd=1 It's apparent why I was never successful in

[MBZ] Re: W-126 A/C grief

2005-06-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not such a bad epidemic since the part is relativel cheap and very easy to swap out, but it makes you wonder about the quality of these parts since everyone seems to need one. On 6/29/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seems to be an epidemic -- On 6/29/05, Peter Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] Re: Radio Daze

2005-06-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
I have a pristine 1992 Becker 1432 if anyone wants it for $50 + shipping (it will require the separate trunk mounted amp-tuner). On 6/29/05, frederick w moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 3J Combien? Fred Moir Lynn MA 4+1 and at the limit. At 09:10 PM 6/29/2005, you wrote: you wan a becker

Re: [MBZ] Lister diesel

2005-06-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
What 's it good for? On 6/30/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/for/77945752.html $300 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA ___ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] keys jammed drivers door lock

2005-06-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
Yes - call Roadside Assistance, 1-800-222-0100. Act really innocent and ask them to start the car pretending you have no idea what's wrong. When the tech reached the point of being totally and hopelessly confused, offer up the thought that maybe, just MAYBE, the wrong key is in the ignition. He

Re: [MBZ] Manifold pressure sensor

2005-06-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
280SE sedan or coupe? On 6/30/05, Ali Al-Abbasi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Excellent, can I have the manifold pressure sensor from the 71? From: BenzBarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ]

[MBZ] Re: Government is on a rampage

2005-07-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
I agree - those guys are SO sensitive and SO righteous! On 6/30/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK - but if anyone is in doubt about their political leanings - here's where you find out: http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz.html You can really tell which way you lean! OK GUYS!

Re: [MBZ] Re: Radio Daze

2005-07-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
I've lost track of who wanted my pristine Becker model 1432 head unit (you'll also need the trunk-mounted amp unit from a 1991-1993 Mercedes) for just $50 + shipping. On 7/1/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would that thing I got out of the 190 (w201) be of the era? Still have not

Re: [MBZ] 5 Cylinder 300SDL?

2005-07-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
Does anyone have a diagram or photo which shows the hoses that should be disconnected and placed into the jar with the Diesel Purge? On 7/2/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Peter Arnold wrote: Good power, I assume bad injector at idle? Looks like I call that Rusty fellow and

Re: [MBZ] OMG

2005-07-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
I must say, those red painted wheels are so very funky! On 7/4/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it may involve more of the whacky tabakky than some cider that went off. IIRC, there was a kid while I was growing up who would take perfectly good Revel models and paint them in

Re: [MBZ] Re: [Banned] OH MY GOD

2005-07-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
10 way power seats Let me count the ways: up, down, left, right, up-left, up-right, down-left, down-right, back to front, upside down. On 7/4/05, M. Mitchell Marmel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ye-es, that sums it up pretty well. -MMM- ___ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] 124 wagon buyers guide needed

2005-07-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
All this talk about those new-fangled 124 wagons being the best in the universe makes me mad! I just love my 1983 300TD with 275 K miles. It has enough pep to pass almost anyone on the highway, enough room to carry anything reasonably sized, is as trustworthy as an old hound dog, and has enough

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
Wow. How bad are BMWs compared to Mercedes anyway? I have seldom seen a comparably aged M-B in such a sorry state. On 7/7/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Full points to the seller for honesty in trading, but I almost died of laughter reading the listing

Re: [MBZ] Who's bright idea was this...

2005-07-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
I totally sympathesize with LE on this issue. It's scary not to be able to look inside at some perp who might be packing a weapon... On 7/7/05, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shouldn't they be busy fighting CRIME grrr... http://www.tintcenter.com/news/187.html John

[MBZ] AC compressor angst - 1985 300CD

2005-07-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
Lister: Here are the results of the diagnostics for non-functioning aux. fan on our '85 300CD - it broke and needed replacing (not a fuse or other electrical malfunction). Before it was replaced, the compressor started to screech due to a slipping clutch, so now that needs replacing as well

[MBZ] Re: OT: Craigs list

2005-07-09 Thread andrew strasfogel
Whazzat RSS? On 7/8/05, Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use RSS On 7/8/05, John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.clsearch.org/ This link at one time worked Seems it's down right now, could email webmaster and see why? On 8-Jul-05, at 4:43 PM, Rick Knoble

[MBZ] Re: Any 108 people out there?

2005-07-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
[EMAIL PROTECTED] is not responsive. I sent a message and it bounced. On 7/10/05, Ali Al-Abbasi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was thinking the same thing, I really miss the W108 group. If anyone is interested I have created a yahoo group called Mercedesw108 for anyone who wished to join.

Re: [MBZ] New 108 list, by popular demand

2005-07-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
Make it a 109, 109 and 111 list and I will join! On 7/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Went ahead and set up a 108 list, the link is here http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/108_striplin.net Feel free to sign up if you want. If anybody has any imput on any other special

Re: [MBZ] Centered Steering Wheel

2005-07-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
Best story of the day! On 7/19/05, John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 19-Jul-05, at 12:34 PM, Fmiser wrote: Self-cancelling turn signals are from the devil Real drivers don't need such stuff. Ya, I once a long time ago had a 66 chev and one day as I was turning

Re: [MBZ] Stealing our cars!!

2005-07-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
Who arranges shipping? On 7/14/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We could just snag some mid-70 land yachts in good enough shape and send those over for the collectors. Bet we could make a bunch of cash, then stock up on euro parts to ship back in the empty container On Thursday, July

Re: [MBZ] 4 brass wheels hurt when applied to ribs at speed

2005-07-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
1966 Mercedes Benz; 250SE; 4DR.; Light blue; Roll Royce design; Automatic Transmission; fuel injection; Selling as-is. call:253-212-3562. Wonder what he means by Rolls Royce design? On 7/20/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: redghost wrote:

Re: [MBZ] A/C Woes...continued...again

2005-07-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Rick Ellinger, one of the best indies in D.C., recommends R134 without hesitation. I've had my 1983 300TD on R134 for the past 8 years and it hasn't skipped a beat nor needed another compressor On 7/20/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Royce Engler wrote: Well, my indy

Re: [MBZ] Rusted out hulks for cheap

2005-07-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Kaleb, good catch - they are one and the same! There is a JWXX who sells and a JWYYY who buys. He can shill himself anytime he wants, coming or going. Diabolical!! What a butthead. On 7/21/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the idiot bidding on that okie 300D is the same guy

Re: [MBZ] Rusted out hulks for cheap

2005-07-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
On 7/21/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: calculate it down to the last hour and leave it just before it passes the deadline. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yea, I already filed a non paying bidder a while back, was waiting till the 60 days was almost up to leave neg feedback in

Re: [MBZ] 108 List, ADMIN

2005-07-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Please do, Mitch. I remember really enjoying your posts! On 7/21/05, M. Mitchell Marmel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 8:54 PM -0500 7/18/05, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: As you may or may not be aware, we created a 108 list for people who want to only talk about 108's, 109's etc and other old cars,

Re: [MBZ] somebody needs this...

2005-07-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Serious restoration project = amateur mechanic's money pit On 7/21/05, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1965 Mercedes 220b (RARE) heckflosse sedan, runs, needs work. - $500 http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/85772378.html Not mine... Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb's relative?

2005-07-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
I'm impressed - it has a rare LEATHER interior! Too bad he's missing those two wood pieces and the description is so general, as it might be a nice car for someone but there's no way of knowing for sure. It could do without the wheel well trim as well - looks quite tacky on this model On

Re: [MBZ] '97 300D

2005-07-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Huh? On 7/21/05, BenzBarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, this is 113 280SL. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Ah Canna Give her more poowr, Keptain! [OT]

2005-07-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
I always thought it was spelled Canucks... On 7/21/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is free wake for him at the Museum of Science Fiction here in town. Paul Allan is funding it. Bet he has some dang Ferengi there selling bits of the great engineer On Thursday, July 21, 2005,

Re: [MBZ] Ricardo Montalban

2005-07-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
And tell us exactly what 23 year old Benz you drive. On 7/21/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So tell us more about this article. Dan Weeks wrote: And it was RICH Corinthian leather. I just did an article on him for a DiamlerChrysler publication. I get odd looks when I

Re: [MBZ] stick parts car

2005-07-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
What's a 280 diesel?? On 7/22/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was very close to bidding $50 on it when I noticed this: located in Lambertville New Jersey The seller is located here, about 100 miles from me: Item location: Holland, Michigan United States

Re: [MBZ] Ricardo Montalban

2005-07-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
I recall Billy Crystal playing Ricardo Montalban in the SNL skit. On 7/22/05, Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So tell us more about this article. Sorry, even I had remembered it wrong. Here's the text of the little story blurb, in its entirety: Whatever happened to Ricardo Montalban?

Re: [MBZ] Moose Friday

2005-07-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
If only it were solar powered... Or is it? On 7/22/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The world's first series production electric-powered aircraft. http://www.alisport.com/eu/eng/silent_b.htm Looks like a LOT of FUN, but I bet they're rather proud of them. Too bad it's not a bio-diesel

Re: [MBZ] Oribinal Prices?

2005-07-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
The 1976 300D cost in the ballpark of $15,000 when new - I have a good memory for numbers. Must have held its value pretty well because I paid $9,500 in 1983 for a used one that was in exceptional condition (mittlerot/palomino with an aux. fuel tank in the trunk) even though the 70K mleage was

Re: [MBZ] Original Prices?

2005-07-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
The 450 SLC interiors improved dramatically in 1978 with the addition of the push buttton type II automatic climate control module and burled walnut surround and dash strips. 1977 and earlier had the black vinyl AC dials and levers that really look ugly. I don't know when they went to the CIS

Re: [MBZ] AC output smells terrible

2005-07-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
It's mold. Rick Ellinger of RC Imports in Rockville, MD says to empty a Spray can of Lysol into the air intake (grill under the windshield) with the defroster on to kill it.. Right, Marshall? On 7/23/05, Richard Murdoch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When we first turn on the AC on our 82TDt the air

Re: [MBZ] Third Row Seating

2005-07-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
Does that man you are in a menage a trois with your insurance man??? And I thought we were pretty daring here in the Nation's Capital... On 7/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes, they do, in fact, my insurance guy was also the dude who married my wife and I. Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] check out my latest aquisition

2005-07-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
It's a Euro model!! Turbo or not, Kaleb? On 7/26/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn, that is a find! On Monday, July 25, 2005, at 05:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7988308620rd=1sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT rd=1

Re: [MBZ] not much use to anybody

2005-07-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
Some thief is brazenly selling his loot on ebay! On 7/26/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Homey Bling? On Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at 04:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Are they broken or just not all there, either way, not much use.

Re: [MBZ] photography of the week award

2005-07-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
He writes like a DISCIPLE of our very own MARSHALL. On 7/26/05, degcoast [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well the text would win the same award too. Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles Wickford, RI Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] oh boy!!

2005-07-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
I also have 20 sq. Yards of matching bone nawgahide for the interior, I love the spelling, though it could have been worse (e.g., gnawgahide) On 7/26/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WOW, I must have missed that one. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: check

Re: [MBZ] Race Car For Sale

2005-07-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
Looks like my lawn mower deck attached to four wheels... On 7/28/05, Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That would be perfect for my daily commute to/from work! ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see

Re: [MBZ] 350 manny, oh boy check this thing out

2005-07-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
What a nightmare... On 7/28/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Title-81116678-Mercedes-350-SL-Hardtop-Conv-4-speed_W0QQitemZ4564101962QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87

Re: [MBZ] ebay spelling of the week award

2005-07-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
Well, he got 0 bids so everyone must have been as baffled as I am. On 7/28/05, Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who knows. Whatever the nationality (might have blond hair and blue eyes like me) the dude just can't write in English. On 7/28/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mezcans are not

Re: [MBZ] Wulf Eats Birds!

2005-07-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
Here's yet another endorsement deal for diesels, albeit an unconventional one! On 7/29/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dieselvolk, I once hit an eagle while driving a Ford p/u in rural Wisconsin. I was probably going about 40 mph at the time, accelerating from a stop sign,

Re: [MBZ] Hitting our fur and feathered friends

2005-07-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
OTOTOT Brings back memories of my college days when I sold encycpedias door to door in the boondocks of rural Mass. I was a little too insistent speaking to the missus at one home and she got spooked, told her hubby I was the Boston strangler, and I was soon confonted by a small posse of alpha

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