[MBZ] Low Ball Larry

2016-03-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
These bottom feeders are irritating. They think that making rather insultingly low offers will get them a great car. That I am stupid enough to have them win the lottery. If all they can afford is a low end car, they should shop for junk, instead of expecting to steal a car far beyond their

Re: [MBZ] Somebody Please

2016-03-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
Go for it. I would love to see the diesel V6 in this car clay On Mar 23, 2016, at 9:16 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Stop me from buying this. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/5504439512.html > > Looks like a good deal, even for parts. > > Rick > >

Re: [MBZ] Low Ball Larry

2016-03-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
For private sales, that might work. Even professional dealers who just want to move product. This car has a break even point and has been stored for a few years, along with a bunch of other iron in the parking lot. Pretty surprising the number of people who think they can get a repair for

Re: [MBZ] Low Ball Larry

2016-03-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
> Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On March 23, 2016 5:38:47 PM EDT, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: >> For private sales, that might work. Even professional dealers who just >> want to move product. This car

Re: [MBZ] Low Ball Larry

2016-03-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
her hand they're not wasting your time crawling all over the car > before lowballing you... > -Curt > > From: clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: clay <redgh...@comcast.net> > Sent: Wedne

Re: [MBZ] What a Car!

2016-03-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
This yard is full of its brothers and sisters, just waiting to be visited by a Faerie Godmother who will bring them back to their former glory http://www.dicksupullit.com clay On Mar 23, 2016, at 5:49 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Never seen one of these before. A real beauty. > >

Re: [MBZ] Old v new 140

2016-03-24 Thread clay via Mercedes
The 92 300SE was getting about 14.5mpg to do a 15 mile commute in mixed driving. When the driver took it on a road trip, he got it up to 19.7mpg. Full tank is 25.6 gallons clay On Mar 24, 2016, at 6:38 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > My numbers show more like 2-3. That's actual based

Re: [MBZ] Now PV Re: Italian tune up with a turbo CIUIHBshDy

2016-03-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
Box solar is not the bestest for pool heating. I used to sell a system that used coiled black tubing that did a bang up job of kicking up pool therms. You want lots of surface area and time under the photons for caloric increase. The tubes were 0.5" to 2cm OD, depending on load, coiled into

Re: [MBZ] Hey Kleb is this the S600 you were going to look at?

2016-03-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
Parts car. The body panels alone are a boon. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a

Re: [MBZ] OT: vhs conversion

2016-03-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
There is way old computer tech that would fit the mold. An ATI or other video conversion card (PCI) with the hardware could drop into a newer PC and allow you to suck VHS in and digitize it. As a digital file, you could burn it on a DVD. Get five or six movies on a DVD even at the highest

[MBZ] POS S430

2016-03-27 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am sure the car knows that I speak ill of it. To punish me it has developed a coolant leak bad enough that the dash error computer told me I had the leak. I was pretty sure that bad things were going on when I would come to a stop and a nebulous yellow mist would emanate from the driver

Re: [MBZ] Low Ball Larry

2016-03-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
ney does not mean they are > actually selling for it. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 22, 2016, at 10:14 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> It is as nice and a bit better than I say. It just came out of the shop >>

Re: [MBZ] W220 Barn Find

2016-03-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
Is it Quotes page good enough? clay On Mar 22, 2016, at 7:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Great analogy. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Mar 22, 2016, at 3:55 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> e Coli bow

Re: [MBZ] Low Ball Larry

2016-03-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
know when you may need a second SL) clay On Mar 22, 2016, at 5:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > $9500 is crack money. If it's as nice as you say it's about a $5k car maybe, > to the right person. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 22, 2016, at 6:43

Re: [MBZ] OT Barack Hussein Obama did it!

2016-03-24 Thread clay via Mercedes
We are stealing all the ground water and flushing it down rivers in to the seas. That makes the land drier and less likely to get rain, which is all falling on the oceans instead. That, or we are not drinking enough booze. Used to be water was toxic, so we left it alone and made beer, wine,

Re: [MBZ] Now here is a cool car

2016-03-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
7, 2016 at 1:18 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > >> I am SOO in love. This would be a winner at the club shows >> >> clay >> >> On Mar 6, 2016, at 8:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> >>> >&

[MBZ] OT - Dumb Mac memory

2016-03-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
My 2009 mac mini chokes on video. It has 4 gig of ram, but be it a DVD or streaming, the picture freezes while the audio plugs along most of the time, or it just locks up for a few seconds. I figured maybe it wanted more memory to play with and OWC was having their garage sale with a pretty

Re: [MBZ] OT - Recent Theft

2016-03-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
Sorry that you were the victim of an idiot. He probably got all of $10 for the scrap metal value. Makes you wish they would go for the heavy copper wires and fry in the attempt clay On Mar 3, 2016, at 4:48 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > RECENT THEFT > >At about 2 AM on 25 Feb '16, I

Re: [MBZ] 450SL sales

2016-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
I did not try it yesterday, and in doing the listing I am seeing a few things I should have asked about. To my knowledge, the AC is not charged clay On Mar 5, 2016, at 2:13 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > Do the ACs BLOW ICE COLD? > > --R > > On 3/5/16 3:30 PM, clay via

[MBZ] HEY K'LEB!! Bring a trailer

2016-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/5473709071.html Only way this would get better is if he pays you to take it. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple

[MBZ] CL Moron of the week

2016-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/5471473237.html Waiting on the answer to my inquiry about it having the 5 liter engine --- clay > I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm > looking for didn't fall out. ___

Re: [MBZ] 450SL sales

2016-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
THE FUSES? > > --R > > On 3/5/16 5:24 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> I did not try it yesterday, and in doing the listing I am seeing a few >> things I should have asked about. To my knowledge, the AC is not charged >> >> clay >> >> On Mar 5, 201

Re: [MBZ] 450SL sales

2016-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
real beauty. I love the color. Just get that gawdawful radio > out of it and put a proper Becker in. > > Dan doing some minor Martha’ing this afternoon > > >> On Mar 5, 2016, at 3:30 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> I had the

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Switch rebuils

2016-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am supposed to use a 001 821 88 51 A bit older than yours clay On Mar 5, 2016, at 5:45 AM, Bob via Mercedes wrote: > I have a Hazard Switch # 123-820-02-05 that I PNP. It doesn't fit in my > car so I don't need it. Try it if you like > > Bob > 83 240D >

[MBZ] Put your Big Boy pants on

2016-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/5457579598.html Kaleb may need depends before reading this post. Green on green W114 Clay This e-mail from Clay Monroe and any attachments to it are confidential to the intended recipient and may also be uncensored. If you have received it in error

[MBZ] My current moral dilema

2016-03-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/5472145604.html Do I drive the 60 miles to go put in a bid? IF I win the dang thing, what am I going to do with a parts car? clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it

Re: [MBZ] My current moral dilema

2016-03-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
> 1990 300D > Wickford RI > On Mar 6, 2016 8:47 PM, "clay via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/5472145604.html >> >> Do I drive the 60 miles to go put in a bid? IF I win the dang thing, what >>

Re: [MBZ] My current moral dilema

2016-03-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
es@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> What is a CP? Have I missed something ? >> >> Dwight Giles Jr. >> 1982 300CD >> 1990 300D >> Wickford RI >> On Mar 6, 2016 8:47 PM, "clay via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>>

[MBZ] 450SL sales

2016-03-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
I had the pleasure of visiting my indy yesterday. He has two 450SL that need a new home. One is pretty much a parts/project car. It has been outside for years and has moss growing on the body. Not running at the moment. It was running but had intermittent smoke issues. Shop got busy and

Re: [MBZ] 380SL NO RESERVE!!

2016-03-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
Jim will know much better, having cared for many examples. My $0.02 the thing would be able to bring in $8k. Interior is old, not toast, but it does need updating. No mention of dual row chain, so drop value. Engine bay is dirty. For the money, they should have detailed it. It could be a

Re: [MBZ] 380SL NO RESERVE!!

2016-03-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
i have shopped the SL line and locally this car would need to be a strong #2 collectable car to garner his reserve. The Seattle dealer had a grey 380SL on the floor listed at $12.5k. That was a hard #2 in exquisite condition but for the light dry dirt coat in the wheel wells. Car sold for

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Dilemma

2016-03-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
My local stealer has cut back on the bennies. Service lane has monkeys that swoop your car away and you have a bimbo log your car in. The pastries are long gone. His coffee comes out of a push button machine. Other than water fountain, you can get a low end guava juice. They do have free

Re: [MBZ] OM606 glow plug renewal

2016-03-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
I resorted to using compression engine GP removal once. On a OM615 with a carbon plug at the inside end that would not let go of the item. Just spun and spun. I built a wooden cage around the GP (2x4), drove it up a hill and it let go with a big boom. Shot the plug under the car and 10

Re: [MBZ] OM606 glow plug renewal

2016-03-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
sounds good otherwise remove the head clay On Mar 3, 2016, at 8:45 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > It's time! My 124.131 will be going under the knife in the next couple of > weeks, I'm going to attempt to remove the old plugs and install a new set. > > Anyone have any tips / tricks?

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Dilemma

2016-03-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
Cry softly into your beer and ignore this fellow. The petrol cars are going to be very rare quickly, since their engines are not as hardy as a diesel and render the cars more prone to derelict status. This fellow found out how expensive returning the cars to good shape is, and it is cheaper

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Dilemma

2016-03-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am wracking my little peanut brain for what use I would find in a few hulks. I would snag all manner of useful parts for Gump at PnP that ended up either filled a dire need (replacement/missing) or ended up on parts shelf for years. Near impossible to make money selling the stuff on. If

[MBZ] OT - Zika

2016-03-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
I got thinking about the big ruckus over this minor tropical malady. West Nile, Hanta, Ebola, and the list of "the NEXT BIG KILLER" illness from the lame stream media pounding their drum beats to divert attention from the circus of first world problems. But maybe this one really is something.

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Dilemma

2016-03-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
coupes are worth a lot more. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 3, 2016, at 2:25 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Cry softly into your beer and ignore this fellow. The petrol cars are going >> to be very rare quickly, sin

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of SLs

2016-03-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
In college I had to assist the driver of a pristine W113, blue with white hard top. She was a looker, and I could not decide if my arousal was from helping to push her car to safety (I was touching my lust object auto) or her MILF nature. I can recall the car in vivid detail after 35 years,

Re: [MBZ] Now here is a cool car

2016-03-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am SOO in love. This would be a winner at the club shows clay On Mar 6, 2016, at 8:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-/191820655416?forcerrptr=true=item2ca966eb38:g:LTAAAOSwiwVWRi7E=191820655416 > > >

Re: [MBZ] Now here is a cool car

2016-03-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
Yeah, I bring that one home and it would be me resting in a box in the back of that rig clay On Mar 7, 2016, at 11:46 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > On 07/03/2016 1:18 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> I am SOO in love. This would be a winner at the club shows &g

[MBZ] Switch rebuils

2016-03-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
Froggy has been messing me about recently. Tail lamps were gone wonky and blinkers would not behave on the right side. I put in fresh bulbs and got no joy. The multimeter told me that 11.69v was flowing from the front end to the connectors. I made a workable 12v test rig (wall wort) and

Re: [MBZ] Switch rebuils

2016-03-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
til everything works again? > I remember going through this several times with 123 and 201 cars... > -Curt > > From: clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: clay <redgh...@comcast.net> > Sen

Re: [MBZ] Switch rebuils

2016-03-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
this is the new stuff http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Genuine-Mercedes-R107-W114-W115-W116-Hazard-Flasher-Switch-Warranty-/301869521022?fits=Make%3AMercedes-Benz=item4648d3587e:g:zKsAAOSwUuFWxcc~=mtr clay On Mar 4, 2016, at 4:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 4 Mar 2016 23:43:47 +

Re: [MBZ] Have W320 cabs really lost their value?

2016-04-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
I like the Cab. The W129 just does not sing to me. Seems to be a muddle of a R107 and W126 SEC. The W124 Cab has leg room, size, and features of a fuller size car. Much better than the tiny CLK with no room for much more than groceries in the back seats clay On Apr 3, 2016, at 5:40 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Have W320 cabs really lost their value?

2016-04-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
There has to be something seriously wrong, as that price is retarded low. clay On Apr 3, 2016, at 4:08 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > This is the second or third car I've seen offered this cheap. > > http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5520820567.html > > > > -- > Jaime

[MBZ] OT - One for Wilton

2016-03-28 Thread clay via Mercedes
A C-141 cargo plane was preparing for departure from Thule Air Base in Greenland, and they were waiting for the truck to arrive to pump out the aircraft's sewage holding tanks. The Aircraft Commander was in a hurry, the truck was late arriving, and the Airman performing the job was extremely

Re: [MBZ] OT: Desperately ISO weed killer

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
I forgot the chickens! Chickens will remove all manner of greens. I used to mow the lawn, then got hens. For 8 years I did not mow, EVER. Then the chickens went away and I had to get a mower again. clay On Mar 31, 2016, at 12:36 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > I am serious, find

Re: [MBZ] OT: Desperately ISO weed killer

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
y garage. Somebody had cut > it down but it keeps coming back from the stumps. I was thinking about > salting the whole area. I park my snowmobiles there and last summer raspberry > bushes came up all around them... > -Curt > > From: clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Letting go of the '77 240D

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
00TD > '95 E300 > > On March 31, 2016 2:35:18 PM EDT, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: >> Dave from ID came flew over to pick up a 500E I found for him. I >> picked him up, took him home and got him fed and watered. Then took >> the trip to the ca

Re: [MBZ] Double whammy

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
Maybe it is a good time to get padded car covers to reduce hail damage. Glad you survived unscathed Of course you have a storm cellar to hide in, right? clay On Mar 30, 2016, at 6:40 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Wow - glad you didn't get hit. The storms missed us entirely this time - >

Re: [MBZ] Letting go of the '77 240D

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
Ed, I have a few that may work well for you. The list is not supportive of them, but I will attest to their quality. Pretty sure you need a 450SL. If not, there is C280 in excellent shape that needs a new owner clay On Mar 31, 2016, at 4:16 AM, Ed Booher via Mercedes wrote: > However,

Re: [MBZ] Letting go of the '77 240D

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
Dave from ID came flew over to pick up a 500E I found for him. I picked him up, took him home and got him fed and watered. Then took the trip to the car. It was just what he wanted, and he took it home. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two

Re: [MBZ] OT: Desperately ISO weed killer

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
corn meal is a good weed preventer. Seems to make the dirt unhappy for seeds clay On Mar 31, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > The yard is alive - with weeds already. Is there a non toxic way to deal > with this problem? Or if I must, what's the best commercial

Re: [MBZ] OT: Desperately ISO weed killer

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
Nah, the heat does not get deep enough clay On Mar 31, 2016, at 3:46 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > What about soaking the ground with gasoline, and lighting that? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On March 31, 2016 6:40:16 PM EDT, cla

Re: [MBZ] Letting go of the '77 240D

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
; >> On Mar 31, 2016, at 5:34 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> That was ages ago, before K'leb ran the list. I think Dave paid near $4k. >> Whatever was less than perfect was within his comfort zone for updating. >> >> cl

Re: [MBZ] I surely could not go wrong with this.

2016-04-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
A bit over your normal junk car price. Go back and make the standard $500 offer. The car is worth about that clay On Apr 1, 2016, at 2:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > > 2000 Mercedes Benz S430 > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5517068886.html > > via cPro for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Desperately ISO weed killer

2016-04-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
I did get a visit from Animal Control. I was violating ... well, the chickens had violated the leash law. Cats are exempt from that one. A pellet gun keeps the cats from making too many visits to harass my chickens. clay On Apr 1, 2016, at 9:07 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > >>>

Re: [MBZ] OT: Desperately ISO weed killer

2016-04-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
; once they get used to their new home (free range) - wife's plantings will > be in jeopardy. She's planted all kinds of flowers, shrubs, veggies, etc. > all around the house/yard. > > On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 5:31 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > >&

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2016-03-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
That looks just like the 300SE my kid owns. Not sure it drives any better clay On Mar 26, 2016, at 7:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Here is the car btw > > http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/5498776570.html > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 26, 2016, at 8:42 PM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] POS S430

2016-03-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
rian Scammers On Mar 27, 2016, at 10:17 AM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > I am sure the car knows that I speak ill of it. To punish me it has > developed a coolant leak bad enough that the dash error computer told me I > had the leak. I was pretty sure that bad things were going on

Re: [MBZ] Battery prices?

2016-03-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
Interstate group 49 are around $190 wholesale around me. There was discussion about who was providing the battery for the 77 SL, as seller used his shop battery and was not going to purchase a new one to put in the car he is selling. His cost is $190 from the interwebs. I think I am sourcing

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

2016-03-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
My indy has gotten me to front his cars for him. The newest victim is a 94 C280 that is loaded. Emerald green with grey leather. It has all records from new, even the window sticker. This thing has stuff my E300D did not, and the W220 does. Small car, but the 6 cyl is a blast. Owner

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should buy this

2016-03-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
yes, you should. The SEC seems to have a virulent following. The shop I visit has a non-op SEC w126 that was going to the crusher, but some guy is going to haul it a few hundred miles and make it all good again. Maybe some day there will be folks who want a W140 V12 clay On Mar 27, 2016,

Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
Oregon is full of idiots. Apology to any residents on the list. They used to have a nuke plant, but decided to take it off line and destroy it. Then they sold their generating ability to Buffet, so he and Berkshire could make tons of cash. Warren also purchased the trains that haul coal to

Re: [MBZ] Now PV Re: Italian tune up with a turbo CIUIHBshDy

2016-03-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
I was reading an article about grid collapse. The way the grid is run now there is a greater chance of mass blackouts due to minor failures in the system that cascade as power is shunted to lines that are unable to handle the capacity. Having the option to pull the switch and go off grid

Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
I have been trying to get SWMBA to pop some on my roof. She does not see the value. I like the idea of off grid for small power. My roof is perfect with a full south/southwest swath. Neighbor up the street built himself an eco house with 8" foam insulation, solar water and PV, cisterns for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Desperately ISO weed killer

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
If there are no plants I would want to save, I go for the flame thrower. Just blast the surface, not crisp, and the thing dies. clay On Mar 31, 2016, at 12:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Haha. Anybody try white vinegar spray? Supposed to kill weeds. > > On Thu, Mar 31,

Re: [MBZ] How Did it All Begin?

2016-04-24 Thread clay via Mercedes
I was seven years old and playing in my Granny's kitchen with a matchbox 250SL, white with red interior. That has been my lust after car ever since. The lines of the Paul Bracq designed cars just get me going. Sacco and Geiger a bit less so. These guys designed the silver stars I have

Re: [MBZ] OT: Win 7 and svchost

2016-04-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
He has the world believing that crap. He and melinda are holding onto buckets of the cash and have stored a bit of it in their mendacious foundation. Bill is living the high life, and will keep doing so until the day he dies. At least he was bright enough to not use some banana republic law

Re: [MBZ] The artist formerly known as

2016-04-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
He was feeling poorly a few days ago and had to go home instead of continue the tour. Claimed it was dehydration. clay On Apr 22, 2016, at 6:50 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Local paper said he was on long term medication for hip and leg problems. > Narcotic overdose? Maybe true

Re: [MBZ] OT: Win 7 and svchost

2016-04-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
Bill Jr. and Sr. make all manner of noises about paying taxes, but that is only for the little guys who do not have a swarm of accountants and law firms to protect personal funds or business cash clay On Apr 25, 2016, at 7:21 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Here is something I

[MBZ] It makes me hot

2016-04-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coleman-513A-Outdoor-3000-5000BTU-Catalytic-Camping-Heater-USA-Made-/331829860704?nma=true=fj3ce867Wod74d9mCtXGJv6A7YM%253D_cvip=true=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 I won this thing and wonder what all I need to know about it for safe operation. I do not expect to

Re: [MBZ] It makes me hot

2016-04-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
InShalla, the device will bring the infidels to their knees and provide the virgins with warmth in preparation for the jihad to take place at the arena. Mighty warriors do battle for the hearts and minds of the believers. Much study will be done to master the device so that I may fuel it at

Re: [MBZ] Stripping Paint on Bumper

2016-04-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
I would be afeared that the solvent would want to eat the bumper as well. Maybe a rough sanding would open the coating so the solvent would be able to get at the paint quicker and not eat the bumper, giving enough time to stop the reaction clay On Apr 23, 2016, at 5:42 AM, Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Kid wrecked the car

2016-04-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
Maybe he makes a claim against her insurance. She was obviously inebriated or on her cell phone clay On Apr 23, 2016, at 1:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I just worked him a deal to sell him a 99 e430. He is not very mechanically > inclined. This was his first wreck since he

Re: [MBZ] Kid wrecked the car

2016-04-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
I say let the kid walk until the car is paid off. Or, kid can do the rebuild with minor assistance. clay On Apr 23, 2016, at 1:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Photos attached > > > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 23, 2016, at 3:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] This seems cheap

2016-04-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
Not enough data to parse value. Too far for me to venture out to bring it back home clay On Apr 28, 2016, at 1:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > > 1980 Mercedes 450 SLC > http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5561014358.html > > via cPro for Craigslist > iOS:

[MBZ] R107 Headlight doors

2016-05-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
Anybody have a pair of doors that are in decent shape they are willing to part with? The 380SL I am assisting the sale of has euro lights and the DOT lamps are a better fit economically clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D -

Re: [MBZ] Slightly OT: Eat your roadkill

2016-05-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
Parasites are the issue. Eat the meat, not the organs. Depending on how severe the damage, you can get lots of workable meat. BiL collected a deer that was hit and flew over the car in front. He stopped his car, pulled the animal to the roadside and contacted LEO. Officer came by and told

Re: [MBZ] 240D

2016-05-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
I get all excited about a W115 OM617. My indy has sworn that if I do buy and try to take it to him for work that he will fire my butt and never work on my cars again. clay On May 22, 2016, at 1:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > For some reason I all the sudden really want a 240D

Re: [MBZ] Some Rust

2016-05-18 Thread clay via Mercedes
Next on the auction block is a 85 380SL. It is in the prep stage today. Original paint, no rust through, but a number of acne like rust spots. Trunk has terminal clear coat death and is getting new paint. The thirty year old paint has cleaned up well, but to get really pretty, it will end

Re: [MBZ] Banos

2016-05-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
Dad was there before the police action began, GI Bill got him through college and allowed him to serve his nation officially for the next 35 years On May 20, 2016, at 7:40 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: > clay wrote: >> ...dad was in Korea... > > my dad also and from pnw like you. my

Re: [MBZ] R107 Headlight doors

2016-05-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
ing Euro lights on my 450 SLC. Wanna swap? > > On Fri, May 20, 2016 at 3:53 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > >> They are not. They do look very similar, but have a different step pattern >> >> clay >> >> On May 20, 2016

Re: [MBZ] '84 300 CD- Locked Ignition Switch

2016-05-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
It took me a week of fiddling with the lockset to get my 74 R107 to turn. I slobbered Tri-Flow in the slot, inserted the key, hooked the sander to the head and rattled the be-jeesus out of it for a few minutes, then turned the key left and right a few times, spun the steering wheel left and

Re: [MBZ] R107 Headlight doors

2016-05-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
They are not. They do look very similar, but have a different step pattern clay On May 20, 2016, at 12:29 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > 116 should be the same iirc > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 20, 2016, at 2:07 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercede

Re: [MBZ] Banos

2016-05-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
I was more 4F than useful, Grandfather was first class of USMC OCS in 1920, uncle was USMC in the Pacific war, dad was in Korea, nephew is awaiting commission in USMC. clay On May 20, 2016, at 5:52 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >> Who has served? > > Not I. But, I do manage to qualify

Re: [MBZ] Some Rust

2016-05-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
rth at least 17k > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 18, 2016, at 2:42 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Next on the auction block is a 85 380SL. It is in the prep stage today. >> Original paint, no rust through, but a number of acn

Re: [MBZ] 350sdl update

2016-05-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
That is just way too clean. Must be a failed oil pump clay On May 21, 2016, at 2:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I removed the valve cover and this is what I find. Any theories as to what > would have caused this? > > > > > > > > > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] 606 glow plugs

2016-05-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
Probably not skipped. Number 6 is a demon from hell, cursed by the all mighty. For some reason the OM606 engine will coke up the #6 and not let it go. Both times I had to deal with them in the E300D, the head came off so the GP could be removed. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately &

Re: [MBZ] Value Question

2016-05-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
low last night. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 10, 2016, at 1:41 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Without pictures or ability to look it over, I would assume it is really as >> described with no rust, minor paint damage and al

Re: [MBZ] Value Question

2016-05-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
The 380 is really not sought after. Too many issues with the timing chain, weaker M116 engine, wonky ACC, The thing would need to be in top shape to snag a high price. There are a number of buyers with stars in their eyes who can be helped to part with big cash On May 10, 2016, at 10:07

Re: [MBZ] Value Question

2016-05-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
Without pictures or ability to look it over, I would assume it is really as described with no rust, minor paint damage and all subsystems are fully functional, new tires, leather seats, great soft top. I would give it a $7k-9500 range. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored

Re: [MBZ] fuel cans - spouts

2016-05-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
WE can all moan about some evil overlord death camp program, but the reality is that the system is already moving toward providing less than acceptable outcomes for all ages. UK NIH has been plagued by crap service and multiple studies that showed the infirm with co-morbid issues are more

Re: [MBZ] fuel cans - spouts

2016-05-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
ther gummint scheme comes along, you will see no doc offering >> services to holders of those plans, or long waiting times to get to the >> docs who still do, for some reason. Oh wait, that is already happening... >> >> "If you like your doctor you can keep your d

Re: [MBZ] WAS - fuel cans - spouts - Now Osama Care

2016-05-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
lans, or long waiting times to get to the docs > who still do, for some reason. Oh wait, that is already happening... > > "If you like your doctor you can keep your doctor" > > "If you like your health [medical] care plan, you can keep your plan" > > --R

[MBZ] CL retard of the day

2016-05-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5579236512.html This could be a pig in a poke or a gem in the rough hard to tell with absolutely no data clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972

[MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

2016-05-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5549273339.html Since y'all like poking fun at me, I am sure it would sell for three times asking once you buff it out clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks

[MBZ] K'Leb car and he is out of town

2016-05-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5582093030.html Price seems to be a few bucks above scrap yard offer clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and

Re: [MBZ] Another Failed W114 Project

2016-05-14 Thread clay via Mercedes
There are around a half dozen or so on CL out by me. They are not selling, are rust buckets, and some even run. Priced from $600-2k. All are project fails clay On May 14, 2016, at 9:34 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I wonder how many of these there are out there? > >

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