Re: [MBZ] 1957 Studebaker Hawk on BAT

2018-01-28 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Mitch Haley wrote: > > No first hand knowledge, but I always thought the Commander and Hawk were > > the coolest American cars of the 1950s. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-studebaker-commander/ The Studebaker Landcruiser, and the Hudson 4door, were the smoothest riding cars of the

Re: [MBZ] OT - SKS - Which is the Best?

2018-01-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
ue of the AK47s. Gerry > On Sat, Jan 27, 2018 at 7:20 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Has anyone heard anything good or bad about AK47s made in Florida? > > > > http://money.cnn.com/2016/01/27/news/companies/kalashnikov- > >

Re: [MBZ] OT - SKS - Which is the Best?

2018-01-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Has anyone heard anything good or bad about AK47s made in Florida? http://money.cnn.com/2016/01/27/news/companies/kalashnikov-florida-factory/index.html http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-gun-factory-florida-20170319-story.html As noted in the above link, the AK-47

Re: [MBZ] Best rust and corrosion solvent

2018-01-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> Gerry asks: > > >‎BTW, do you know the name of that really >good anti-rust paint I've read > >about on >this list? > > This stuff? > > ‎http://www.hirschauto.com/Miracle-Paint-Rust-Killer/products/3/ > > Rick ... POR-15 is what I was trying to

Re: [MBZ] Best rust and corrosion solvent

2018-01-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
archer75 wrote: > > BTW, do you know the name of that really good anti-rust paint I've read > > about on this list? I want to paint the tin roof on the storage shed since > > it's getting a little rusty. . >

Re: [MBZ] Best rust and corrosion solvent

2018-01-26 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > archer75--- wrote: > > BTW, do you know the name of that really good anti-rust paint > > I've read about on this list? I want to paint the tin roof on > > the storage shed since it's getting a little rusty. > > Not rust-proofing, but Coroseal is what I've been using to convert > the rust

Re: [MBZ] Best rust and corrosion solvent

2018-01-26 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Curley McLain wrote: > Mopar rust penetrant from the F.L. Dodge Stealer > $8/can good stuff Thanks Curley. Gerry > > archer75--- via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > January 26, 2018 at 2:30 PM > > Hey Dan, > > What is the name of that solvent

Re: [MBZ] Best rust and corrosion solvent

2018-01-26 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
This one isn't rusty, it's just stuck. Stuff rusts in Florida, what with the high humidity in the long summers, but since we don't salt the roads, metal doesn't rust like it does in the far north. BTW, do you know the name of that really good anti-rust paint I've read about on this list? I

Re: [MBZ] Best rust and corrosion solvent

2018-01-26 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Fri, 26 Jan 2018 22:22:15 + Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: > Gerry. > Hoses are cheap. > I usually release the clip or retainer, freeing the hose, and unscrew the > hose from the line. > After that the line end can be heated to release the nut from the tubing >

Re: [MBZ] Best rust and corrosion solvent

2018-01-26 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:47:34 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 26/01/2018 2:30 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Hey Dan, > > What is the name of that solvent you use that works so well? > > I've tried WD-40, Aerokroil, PB

Re: [MBZ] Best rust and corrosion solvent

2018-01-26 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
off first. Your are not > going to re-use it anyway, I assume. > I had one blow off and am happy it did not hit me or spray me with hot > brake fluid. > > RB > > > On 26/01/2018 2:30 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Hey Dan, > > What is the name of

[MBZ] Best rust and corrosion solvent

2018-01-26 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Hey Dan, What is the name of that solvent you use that works so well? I've tried WD-40, Aerokroil, PB Blaster, Tal 5, Rust Eater, and Deoxit on a brake hose connected to a brake line, and none work. Don't like to use a torch unless absolutely necessary. Thanks, Gerry --- This email has been

Re: [MBZ] OT: DIY Shed framing kit for $42.00

2018-01-24 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Commercial roof trusses are notorious for collapsing when you put heavy items in the attic, so I followed RBs suggestion and glued and nailed all the vulnerable joints with roofing ply fishplates. I put about 500 to a 1000 lbs of heavy stuff in the middle of the attic and measured the floor to

Re: [MBZ] OT: DIY Shed framing kit for $42.00

2018-01-24 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> On 24/01/2018 10:05 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > I want this in the worst way. Anyone have any good reasons for not getting > > it? > >

Re: [MBZ] 240d linkage

2018-01-22 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > On Sun, Jan 21, 2018 at 5:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> On this 240d the linkage that comes from the pedal has 2 prongs that stick > >> into the linkage on the engine and should have 2 plastic busing things in > >> the holes. On this car

Re: [MBZ] RPF Minnie sooo ta

2018-01-19 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
G Mann wrote: > Apparently, this record freeze has been caused by the purchase of to many > carbon credits. > We need a federal program to buy back carbon credits so the warehoused > cold, caused by sucking up all those carbon credits, can be released and > warming can occur. Gerry wrote: Yep,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt needs a new snowmobile hauler

2018-01-18 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Come to think of it, I have heard Floridians called Flaw-idions, but usually we old Floridians are just called Geezers. We like that since it sets us apart and commands respect due to our ability at sports; shuffleboard, golf, and other less strenuous games. We do have a powerful organization

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt needs a new snowmobile hauler

2018-01-17 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Tue, 16 Jan 2018 16:26:08 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > On 16/01/2018 3:41 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > https://78.media.tumblr.com/e535f45b89e71c61921706d72ea9e096/tumblr_p23l828PGa1ttxfeno1_1280.jpg > > > >

Re: [MBZ] High mileage 300TD

2018-01-16 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Look at the mileage. She drives everywhere she goes. Obviously she just got in from Florida. Gerry G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > It was only 18 below, in Maine, WHAT? no beach hat, two piece bikini, and a > sun tan? > > In Maine, in winter, "hawt" is measured in actual

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

2018-01-14 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Let me know when you plan to drive that thing down University Ave. in Gainesville; especially if you put the original decals from Amazon on it. Gerry https://www.google.com/search?client=opera=38T+Hetzer+reproduction=opera=UTF-8=UTF-8 MG wrote: > Probably. At

Re: [MBZ] Who Has A W123...

2018-01-14 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
What do you want; the fuse block, the 123, or what? My 300D or 240D haven't had any fuses updated. I have a spare fuse block for the 240D. Gerry On Sun, 14 Jan 2018 14:02:23 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > …that hasn’t had the ACC blower fuse updated to an

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: 49 Battery

2018-01-10 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > > Bob wrote: > > > IS an AGM battery worth it?? > > > > I don't know. Lots of people say good things about them. But if > > it is twice the price, I should get twice the life. I'm not sure > > it adds up. > > Ever have a car rust out near the battery tray? > That adds up in a hurry,

Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

2018-01-10 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Didn't the Luscombe have a habit of collapsing the landing gear if you landed a little too hard, or am I thinking of another plane of that era.? Gerry ~ OK Don wrote: > Because the Luscombe 8E is mildly aerobatic! Actually, you have "low and >

Re: [MBZ] 49 Battery

2018-01-09 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Here's what Wiki say about AGM's FWIW: "AGM & Gel VRLA batteries: Have shorter recharge time than flooded lead-acid. Cannot tolerate overcharging: overcharging leads to premature failure. Have shorter useful life, compared to properly maintained wet-cell battery. Discharge

Re: [MBZ] 49 Battery

2018-01-08 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Rdeafboy wrote: > I have a 1983 240d .  I can get a Bosch 49 for $173 at PoorBoys locally or > AcDelco 49 AGM from Rock Auto del'd for $182 ...Anybody use AGM type battery > ?? I use an AGM in my Prius, but I would never use one in my diesel cars since the AGMs are more easily damaged. For

Re: [MBZ] OT Amazon

2018-01-08 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I always check Abebooks.com first unless the book is on a bestseller list, and nearly always get the best prices there. For example, Hillbilly Elegy is $9.00 and up on Abebooks today: https://www.abebooks.com/9780062300546/Hillbilly-Elegy-Memoir-Family-Culture-0062300547/plp Gerry

Re: [MBZ] OT: Holy Falling Frozen Florida lizards!

2018-01-06 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Fri, 5 Jan 2018 21:18:57 -0600 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: > > We have a local trapper that comes in with his dogs and traps them for > > free. He’s given me lots of pork in return. Yum. > > He has a couple of dogs that he uses to trap

Re: [MBZ] OT: Holy Falling Frozen Florida lizards!

2018-01-06 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
clay wrote: > I am sort of interested in the impact on all the out of town snakes that got > let loose in the state. Will this cold snap just slow them down, or will it > be able to knock out a pretty healthy proportion of them? > Iguana is tasty. Get it into the freezer until you have a

[MBZ] Front brake calipers

2018-01-03 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Listers: I'm replacing the front calipers on my '83 240D. However, Autozones catalog shows 12 kinds/makes of front calipers: steel piston, phenolic piston; one piston, 2 pistons; and prices ranging from $31 to $107. https://www.autozone.com/brakes-and-traction-control/brake-caliper-front

Re: [MBZ] 13 degree failed diesel starts

2018-01-02 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
What happened to his Indy? All he needs to do is get him to test it, and if it's bad, put in a new one. If he can make an appointment to get it done, he won't need to leave it and get a ride home and then back the next day. Putting in a new one can be a messy and difficult job in icy weather;

Re: [MBZ] 2018

2018-01-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 06:56:11 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > I was in the garage working.  > That is my NY resolution.   > Get more sh, uh stuff done.  > > Happy New Year!  > > Time to relax, have a nice cold > St. Pauley Girl NA, and go to bed. > > Rick >

Re: [MBZ] foooot ball season

2017-12-31 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Sounded German. "A little Dutch (Deutch?) girl in Sheboygan...", etc. Gerry ~~~ On Sat, 30 Dec 2017 21:59:36 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > nope, that is Polish NoDak. > > > Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] TOO MUCH RED

2017-12-30 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Sat, 30 Dec 2017 20:27:39 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > I have never seen a complete bond movie, but i had an uncanny ability to > pick the next bond. When Obi Wan was getting long in the tooth I > thought ROGER MOORE, and then they picked him. I liked

Re: [MBZ] Cold starting you diesel

2017-12-30 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> In Florida there's no such thing as a big hill, so you hitch up a 2,000lb > boat trailer and do a few 0-70 runs. > Mitch. > ___ That's an idea. SIL has a Grady White offshore boat that probably weighs that much or more. Gerry --- This email has been

Re: [MBZ] Cold starting you diesel

2017-12-30 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 Yep, I was wrong about that. Thanks. Gerry > > On December 30, 2017 7:17:21 AM EST, archer75--- via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >My '83 300D (same drivetrain as yours), which also doesn't get driven > >much, does the sa

Re: [MBZ] Cold starting you diesel

2017-12-30 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Sat, 30 Dec 2017 13:26:38 -0600 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > archer75--- wrote: > > > My '83 300D (same drivetrain as yours), which also doesn't get > > driven much, does the same thing. It sort of "hammers" and > > shakes the engine at idle in any kind of weather.

Re: [MBZ] Cold starting you diesel

2017-12-30 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
ir leaks? > Uneven compression? > Uneven valve adjustment? > Unbalanced injector nozzles? > IP problem? > > I put a new engine shock on the 81 240D (it only has one) and that > smoothed out the idle A BUNCH! > > > > archer75--- via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Cold starting you diesel

2017-12-30 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
My '83 300D (same drivetrain as yours), which also doesn't get driven much, does the same thing. It sort of "hammers" and shakes the engine at idle in any kind of weather. There are new engine mounts. Been meaning to ask the group about that but always forgot to do so. I vaguely recall that

Re: [MBZ] Cold starting you diesel

2017-12-29 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > Tis the season for difficult starting, so I put this together yesterday: > http://www.jaimekop.com/2017/12/cold-starting-your-mercedes-diesel-facts-and-fiction/ > Enjoy, > Jaime Kopchinski > http://www.jaimekop.com/ > ___ Very good! I

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Secret message for Randy

2017-12-29 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Results Briefly: Being over 70, the complication rate for your GF's mom would roughly be 7.6% which is very low. Surprisingly the complication rate for someone less than 70 years would roughly be twice as much (15.1%). Among 574 patients with a permanent pacemaker, 259 patients (45.1%) were

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Randy

2017-12-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
gt; shots are unfortunately not much good except for the vaccine industry > and the shooters who get paid. > > > archer75--- via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > December 27, 2017 at 5:34 PM > > On Wed, 27 Dec 2017 08:57:30 -0600 > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Christmas presents

2017-12-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
tyee165 wrote: > What did Santa bring y'all? ~~ 2 books on geezers: "There was an old geezer named Caesar", and "The complete geezer guidebook". Geezer Definition: An old man, particularly one who is either cranky or eccentric. Also got

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Randy

2017-12-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Wed, 27 Dec 2017 08:57:30 -0600 tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: > Not me unfortunately I caught a cold and as a result am dragging my a** so > not much happening hereMinus 28 c in Winterpeg this morning > RB Does anyone take flu/cold shots up there? Gerry --- This email

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2017-12-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
fmiser wrote: > > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/302579536655?ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:MOTORS:1123 > > Nice truck! > > Thank you, Philip. > > > 40,000 lb tandems is a bonus and allows for over-weight hauling. > > 13 speed transmission is an odd mate for the tandems, though... > fmiser > help me

Re: [MBZ] Scam-O-Rama

2017-12-22 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Since this is probably an interstate crime, why don't you ask one of the G-men at work what you should do? If they are interested in the case they might want you to do something specific. By contacting them you have witnesses as to what your involvement and intentions are I would think. Gerry

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

2017-12-20 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I tried to turn left from a city street and the steering shaft "unscrewed". Here I was going down a city street with no steering, or so I first thought. If I held down with considerable force on the steering wheel, the car would turn right but only turning left enough to keep driving straight

[MBZ] Cell Phones can be dangerous

2017-12-19 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
"(25 March 2017, Mexico) Standing on a truck on an airport runway, our Double-Darwin Award Winners Nitzia and Clarissa chose a regrettable location for a cell phone selfie. Ms. Corral, 18, and Ms. Miranda, 17, were attending horse races that were held on a track adjacent to the runway.

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

2017-12-17 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
the battery packs could be > > used to make an electric SLC. > > > > clay > > > > 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green > > 1986 SDL - Polei > > 1982 300 SD - Allen > > > > > > > > > On Dec 16, 2017, at 9:12 PM, archer75--- vi

Re: [MBZ] Scraping... (Dan Penoff)

2017-12-17 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Wow! Did it get to your house? fingers crossed. Gerry > I agree with Rick - meaning no emergency evacuations because a 270,000 acre > wildfire is right across the street from your home - like I had to do > yesterday. > Definitely wasn’t boring! > Addison > > On Dec 17, 2017, at 13:16, Dan

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

2017-12-16 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Except for the "dry type" batteries like the Prius uses, I've never had a battery that covers couldn't be pried off of that exposed the cells and allowed the use of a hydrometer and the addition of water; and I've never had one that the covers couldn't be pushed or tapped back on. I can

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter

2017-12-16 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Curley McLain wrote: > You may still have a problem with the starter, cable, terminal, or > battery. it should crank full speed for a minute at a time > > > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > > December 16, 2017 at 1:31 PM > > Problem solved. At least I fixed 1

Re: [MBZ] For you plush velour lovers - Like New 1989 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight!

2017-12-15 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
No thanks. I remember too many bad things about this power train. Gerry ~~~ On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:08:59 -0800 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I would bid but I'm late already for my procrastination group meeting. > > On Fri, Dec 15,

[MBZ] OT: Flight tracks

2017-12-15 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I saw your flight path/map. You did a pretty good job of staying on course if that's your actual course displayed. After I joined, though, all I saw was your flight around the Guthrie,OK area. Also, it says my acct is too new to access pictures. Gerry

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-14 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:37:37 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Gerry sez: > > >‎Now on my way to install the master >cylinder which just arrived. > > Good God. I hope to be as spry as you when I'm your age. > > Rick > Not feeling spry today >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
er stops the back wheels. When one fails the pedal will go half way down and the car won't stop as well. I've forgotten how the master cylinder is designed to do that since I've just replaced the whole master cylinders for years. Gerry ~~~~~~

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Thanks, Rick. I'll keep that in mind. Could have used it a couple weeks ago when the Prius battery died, and then when I headed to the store to buy groceries, the brake master cylinder went out on the 240D. Managed to limp home but was without a car until I got the Prius started with a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
archer wrote: > > I clicked on the 30 day Prime trial. At the end of the 30 days Amazon > > billed my credit card $100 for Prime without my permission. > > I would have assumed they'd charge you 10.99/month, unless you specified $100 > per year. > When you take the trial, you need to cancel

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
efundable. > > <> > This also says that if you don’t use the Prime membership and you decide to > cancel, you can do so at any time and receive a refund. > > Gotta read the fine print, buddy. They aren’t out to scam people. > > -D > > > > On Dec 13, 20

Re: [MBZ] RIP My '91 300D

2017-12-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
y call in the trade "idiopathic". > > > > id·i·o·path·ic > > [ˌidēəˈpaTHik] > > ADJECTIVE > > medicine > > > > 1. medicine > > relating to or denoting any disease or condition that arises > > spontaneously or for which the cause is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I clicked on the 30 day Prime trial. At the end of the 30 days Amazon billed my credit card $100 for Prime without my permission. I don't go to the trouble of trying to get my money back from these sorts of racketeers, so I'm thinking of just ordering the heaviest possible items I normally buy

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D

2017-12-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
That's rough, Larry! BTW how much calcium and vitamin D are you taking? Have you had tests for osteoporosis? Are you going to private physicians/hospitals or medical school connected physicians/hospitals? Gerry ~~ Larry Turner via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Email threading

2017-12-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
In case anyone on the list didn't know, Verizon bought Yahoo, or parts of Yahoo, earlier this year; and for the past month or so Yahoogroups has been a mess, and still is. I'm wondering if those who are having problems on this list are using any products of Verizon or Yahoo, or just have them

Re: [MBZ] paint repair question

2017-12-05 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Mon, 4 Dec 2017 16:24:14 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On December 4, 2017 at 12:36 PM Dan--- via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > > Start out light then move up to more aggressive products as necessary. > > > > Try your bug

Re: [MBZ] no Ingles

2017-12-03 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > I took my concealed weapon permit class today, which is a requirement > > in Florida to obtain a concealed carry license. In the class of five > > people there was a person of foreign origin who did not have a clear > > command of the English language. As a result of this they had a > >

[MBZ] Raw Milk. was: Heart peoblems

2017-12-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
FWIW: Drinking raw milk or eating products made from raw milk, is a calculated risk. Dairies are kept much cleaner now than when milk borne illnesses were endemic before pasteurization, so the risk may be less nowadays. Salmonella, E.Coli, and Listeria are not nice bacteria.

Re: [MBZ] Heart peoblems

2017-11-30 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
That's curious. I'm on a diet and I weighed 222 about 2 days ago How about a little wager? (grin) Gerry > Eh, you’re in the same boat I’m in. I dropped from high 230s/low 240s down > to about 222. Getting that last 20 pounds off is a b*tch. > > -D > > > > On Nov 29, 2017, at 3:49 PM, Kaleb

[MBZ] The Earth is Flat

2017-11-26 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Was that you that cancelled this vital launch, Andrew? https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/11/25/mad-mike-hughes-cancels-rocket-launch-prove-earth-flat/894762001/ --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___

Re: [MBZ] 747

2017-11-24 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Wilton once wrote that the landing gear on a BUFF could be turned so the plane could land partially sideways. I wonder if the 747 might have the same feature? Wilton might know. Gerry MG wrote: > Hah! I got to go down the runway sideways on one during a > landing. That was fun! --- This email

Re: [MBZ] 747

2017-11-23 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Then again when you follow your dream, money has no object, does it.. > >> ;)) > >> > >> Friend of mine mounted the forward section, cockpit complete, of a DC 7 to > >> the front of his private hanger... it gets a lot of attention... > >> > >>

Re: [MBZ] 747

2017-11-22 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I wonder how a scrapped and gutted 747 body would be as a house; how many rooms? Several other airliners over the years have been converted into homes and businesses. Gerry Dan Penoff wrote: > I’ve flown on most, if not all, of the variants. -200, -300, -400. As you > might expect, the -400s

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

2017-11-21 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:39:42 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > On 21/11/2017 1:20 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > >> On November 21, 2017 at 10:45 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > >> wrote: > >> > >> > >> Rich, with a bathroom like

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

2017-11-21 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
, said it was gorgeous when he finished with > > >> it. I > > >>> kept after him to let me in on some of this but he never did. (Some > > buddy > > >>> huh?) > > >>> > > >>> --FT > > >>> > >

[MBZ] OT: Navy Derringdo

2017-11-17 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Navy flyboy flings firmament phallus for flabbergasted folk Highway to the donger zone A US navy pilot in an F/A-18 GROWLER is facing stiff action – after crafting a novel flight pattern that left much of central Washington state staring up at an anatomy lesson. The offending artist flew

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

2017-11-17 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Wife selected (Corian?) when we built this house 22 years ago. It's held up better than Formica and essentially still looks like new. It gives the impression of marble but seems to be impervious to stains and rough treatment. Granite is great for tombstones, but I can't see the practicality of

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

2017-11-16 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 9:52 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > And, in case anyone wonders, dry needling is awesome and it works. > > > > Bob R ~ Hey Bob, Which hand do you use for the mouse? Gerry --- This email

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

2017-11-15 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
"Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Just got home from the hospital. The dr said I have nice clear arteries with > no blockage at all. The stress test was a false positive. At least we know > for sure now. The symptoms were most likely from the high blood pressure. She > did say it appears my heart is

Re: [MBZ] Heart cath

2017-11-15 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
"Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Fixing to head to the hospital for the heart cath. I will say that after > taking the beta blockers for about 4 or 5 days my blood pressure has been > back to normal and I have felt fine with symptoms at all. Best of luck, Kaleb. There are 2.7 MILLION! heart caths

Re: [MBZ] Good for Greg (and others)

2017-11-15 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
nt car based on the speed it was approaching at. I usually do > about 68 mph (speed limit is 65). They were easily doing in excess of 80. > > Made me scratch my head. > > -D > > > > On Nov 14, 2017, at 10:10 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > > <mercedes@okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] 616 IP back bracket

2017-11-15 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > On November 14, 2017 at 9:56 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > > wrote: > > Is there any majik tool that will put the bolt up there and turn it from > > below? I've used both an open and closed end wrench. I washed both the bolt and the wrench with a strong solvent

Re: [MBZ] Good for Greg (and others)

2017-11-14 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Why isn't the world famous Prius on that list? In my opinion Prius is one of the safest cars on the road for one principal reason: We Prius drivers drive slowly and carefully. You'll often see a dozen cars behind a Prius, fuming because they can't drive as fast as they want. As soon as the

Re: [MBZ] Where You Workin’?

2017-11-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> On 12/11/2017 12:09 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > > And are any of you physically able to be working outdoors on your front > > porch like I can? > > Bob R ~~ I "could" work on my front porch, Bob, but I'd have to drive over a lot of shrubbery to do it.

Re: [MBZ] OT: security cameras

2017-11-12 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
OK Don wrote: > "Where's the beef?" - no photos with these. > I did find NetCam Studio, iSpy, and ContaCam software for recording from > the cameras - all free. Now, whether the cheap cameras on Amazon will work > with these is another question . . . I didn't get photos either. Gerry --- This

[MBZ] Merz Team Held up and Robbed

2017-11-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/motorsport/mercedes-formula-one-team-robbed-at-gunpoint-in-brazil-2017-gzji22.html --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: I wanted to make one of these when the '84 turbos came out...

2017-11-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Caddy has always meant Cadillac AFAIK. Gerry On Sat, 11 Nov 2017 21:08:55 -0500 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > In all my (impressive) years I have NEVER come across this term as applied > to ANY car. > > On Sat, Nov 11, 2017 at 2:58 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Cheap car out Craig’s way

2017-11-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
"Posting deleted by author." Gerry On Sat, 11 Nov 2017 10:05:01 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > That is exactly like the girl child's car > > --FT > > > On 11/10/17 1:59 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 9 Nov 2017 19:30:25 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Carbs, heart, etc

2017-11-08 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Old Age is Not for Sissies. A Witty Look at Ageing. Author: Lois Kaufman Obtainable at Amazon OK Don wrote: > Sorry to hear about the "troubles". To quote somebody: > "Old age is not for the faint of heart." - Welcome to my world . . . > > On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 7:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Carbs, heart, etc

2017-11-08 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> Kaleb sez: > > >‎I should just ignore it and it will go away. ~~ The thing to do if you are concerned about having the cath is to get a second opinion. Most insurance companies will pay for a second opinion since they are far cheaper than a

Re: [MBZ] Tip of the Icebergs

2017-11-06 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Fred Moir asked: > Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Why Trump, of course. (grin) Gerry > > From: Mercedes on behalf of G Mann via > Mercedes > Sent: 06 November 2017 20:21 > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc:

Re: [MBZ] Eye bleach required

2017-11-06 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Did anyone notice that the builder is a "HOTROD ENGINEER"? I wonder where he got his degree? Berkeley? Gerry ~~ "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > Dammit, I just ate. > > On Mon, Nov 6, 2017 at

[MBZ] Tip of the Icebergs

2017-11-05 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] bow ties,

2017-11-02 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Somebody should be able to find something here that could be fastened or sewn on the tie: https://www.google.com/search?q=mercedes+logo+pin=isch=iu=m=1=ksCk_eaPUb2ADM%253A%252CcsDu4WGdO3fHyM%252C_=__gcbe6dv3SBxjOxvJ0mcsATFA9rA%3D=X=0ahUKEwiKscLXt6DXAhXE5iYKHdMsA-MQ9QEIVTAF#imgrc=ksCk_eaPUb2ADM:

Re: [MBZ] bow ties,

2017-11-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Wed, 1 Nov 2017 18:31:53 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > > > Just did a quick search for MB bow ties. Didn't find any > > > Well, duh! Chevy bow ties, yes. Anything else? No. :-) > > -- Jim > ___ You could probably get

Re: [MBZ] OT OS

2017-10-25 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:15:34 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > > Andrew wrote: > > > > > > How about someone who really knows his wild mushrooms? > > > > MG wrote: > > > I go out and pick Chantrelles when they are growing. They are > > one of the best mushrooms for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Zantac

2017-10-19 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
If it were me, I would take 150 mg according to the instructions on this website: https://www.zantacotc.com/zantac-FAQ.html After I saw that ranitidine 150 mg worked, I would try 75 mg to see if that worked. Good luck, Gerry ~~~ Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of carbs

2017-10-18 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] GERD for dummies

2017-10-14 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Seems like this group comprises all the major ailments, which offers me hope for an answer to the question I am about to pose. > > Several years back I developed a gastrointestinal reflux issue (GERD) that > only manifests itself when I am asleep.  I typically awake

Re: [MBZ] Flying Motorcycle

2017-10-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
and > Burn". > > Or you are in hot pursuit and the battery pack runs empty at > altitude > > Exciting stuff should be "a lot of fun" at rehab... > > On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 11:10 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < > mercedes@o

Re: [MBZ] OT: This Car Makes me Puke

2017-10-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Maybe the same as the 2017 Camry which has a grill thats reminiscient of the cow-catchers on the old steam train engines. Makes one wonder what they were smoking. However, if you hit a small deer with that thing, it might stick there instead of coming up into the windshield.

[MBZ] Flying Motorcycle

2017-10-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I want one. https://www.thenational.ae/uae/dubai-police-unveils-flying-hoversurf-at-gitex-1.665396 Video: https://www.rt.com/in-motion/406348-dubai-police-flying-bike/ --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___

Re: [MBZ] Not much love for '60 or '71 vintage Fiats

2017-10-10 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
During the 1940s-50s a neighbor in a student trailer park had a little Italian sports car which had no problems other than headgaskets. This was the days when torque wrenches were rare and you could pull down a head on nearly any American car using two fingers on the end of a breakover handle.

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