Re: [MBZ] Slag hurts

2015-06-05 Thread Gerry Archer via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Microsoft Mysteries

2015-06-05 Thread Gerry Archer via Mercedes
Tried to sign into Microsoft. It rejected my address because it contained the symbol @ . How an address can written without using @ (at) is a mystery. It's enough to drive a person to Linux. (end of rant) Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Microsoft Mysteries

2015-06-05 Thread Gerry Archer via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT - bees

2015-05-29 Thread Gerry Archer via Mercedes
Mountain Man wrote: My neighbor mentioned a documentary about bees recently. I ride my bike 2.5 miles to his house to purchase eggs. As I walked out the door, he stopped and wrote the name for me. He said he always forgets, and I had already forgotten the name of the documentary.

Re: [MBZ] Dan P.'s Next Benz

2015-05-25 Thread Gerry Archer via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Dumb trick.

2015-05-24 Thread Gerry Archer via Mercedes
When I found it took a very long shop jack to reach the front lift point on the Prius, I bought a pair of ramps instead, centered them on the front wheels, drove up on the ramps, put on the emergency brake, and then decided to move the car further back in the shop. When I had backed half way

Re: [MBZ] Dumb trick.

2015-05-24 Thread Gerry Archer via Mercedes
On Sun, 24 May 2015 08:32:45 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: When I found it took a very long shop jack to reach the front lift point on the Prius, I bought a pair of ramps instead, centered them on the front wheels, drove up on the ramps, put on the emergency

Re: [MBZ] '68 250S

2015-05-24 Thread Gerry Archer via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Dumb trick.

2015-05-24 Thread Gerry Archer via Mercedes
On Sun, 24 May 2015 09:29:20 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On May 24, 2015 at 9:13 AM Gerry Archer via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: When I had backed half way down the ramps with the emergency brake dragging, both ramps shot out from

Re: [MBZ] Dumb trick.

2015-05-24 Thread Gerry Archer via Mercedes
Yup. That's what kicked out the ramps since the engine didn't start. Gerry rawillms wrote: Don't forget the electric motor that puts out100% torque at 1 RPM. Sent from my Android-Powered Device - Reply message - From: Gerry Archer via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Having a very bad day leads to a product recall

2015-05-21 Thread Gerry Archer via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] [PhilosophicalM] FW: Gates vs Ford Motors

2013-12-02 Thread Gerry Archer
Windows vs. Ford Motor Co. For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on. At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated, If Ford had kept up with

Re: [MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving!

2013-11-30 Thread Gerry Archer
was, If I can't get $ for it, I'll just keep it. Right. If he doesn't come down, no problem. There are plenty others on the market. Dan On Nov 30, 2013, at 12:49 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: Looks like I can't get a ride until well after the holidays, so it doesn't look possible anytime soon

Re: [MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving!

2013-11-30 Thread Gerry Archer
If you're still interested after resurrecting the one you're dealing on, let me know. Gerry Not necessarily. I like resurrecting ratty cars. It's amazing how well the older finishes recover. Dan On Nov 30, 2013, at 10:18 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: Good luck. That would be a lot more fun

Re: [MBZ] e6umehyt OT: Highest (and most dangerous) outhouse in the world

2013-11-29 Thread Gerry Archer
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02749/POTD_extreme_toile_2749699k.jpg This lonely lavatory has been dubbed the most extreme toilet in the worldperched on a cliff 8,500 feet above sea level in Siberia. The precariousprivy in the Altai Mountains, Russia serves the remote weather

Re: [MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving!

2013-11-29 Thread Gerry Archer
to January 5th. During that time frame would be best. Dan On Nov 28, 2013, at 9:19 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: Okay, I'll talk to my daughter when she gets back and try to arrange for a day that suits you and that she can fit into her schedule. Thanks, Gerry ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving!

2013-11-28 Thread Gerry Archer
I can bring my blue '83 300D down but I don't think anybody can do anything with the finish. Body is in good shape; no dents; no rust, and the finish is pretty much intact. It's just a very deep shade of dull. Do you charge by the job or by the hour? Gerry I do. someone needs to bring their

Re: [MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving!

2013-11-28 Thread Gerry Archer
:33 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: I can bring my blue '83 300D down but I don't think anybody can do anything with the finish. Body is in good shape; no dents; no rust, and the finish is pretty much intact. It's just a very deep shade of dull. Do you charge by the job

Re: [MBZ] dan gordon lifestyle week continues

2013-11-27 Thread Gerry Archer
Don Marquis, a popular journalist / author of many years ago, wouldn't use capitalization / punctuation either. One of his editors insisted he use them, so Marquis sent him a half dozen pages of single spaced punctuation and capitalized letters and told him to insert them wherever he saw fit.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hendrick's shed

2013-11-27 Thread Gerry Archer
The true test is whether or not women will stay out. I've had a man cave for 16 years that my wife seldom entered unless it was absolutely essential. Gerry From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com Number 2 but not that tidy. Hendrik who needs to give the man cave a clean up, so I can make room

Re: [MBZ] Hood Stars and Ice

2013-11-26 Thread Gerry Archer
Especially after you've had a few. Gerry From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com An askew or missing star makes for erratic, frustrating and unsafe driving - 'hard to concentrate on real driving, situational awareness, speed control, lane integrity, spacing, traffic conditions, etc. 'Could be worse

[MBZ] iPad Air catches fire; fire department called.

2013-11-23 Thread Gerry Archer
Apple fanbois around the world are on red alert after one of the latest fruity fondleslabs caught fire and exploded in an Australian Vodafone shop. A demonstration model of the new iPad Air caused a fire so intense that the fire brigade were called. Although no-one was hurt in the fire, fanbois

[MBZ] The joys of the self-employed

2013-11-23 Thread Gerry Archer
The New Zealand Taxation Office suspected a fishing boat owner wasn't paying proper wages to his help and sent an agent to investigate him. NZ TAX AGENT TO BOAT OWNER: I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them. Boat Owner: Well, there's

Re: [MBZ] Tar

2013-11-23 Thread Gerry Archer
I've had no problems with either Kumho or Yokohama tires. The ones I had tended to be noisy and didn't handle like X-1 Michelins, but for around $75 shipping prepaid it's not surprising. Kumho Tire Co., Inc. LSE: KHTC, formerly known as Samyang Tire, is a South Korean tire company.

Re: [MBZ] iPad Air catches fire; fire department called.

2013-11-23 Thread Gerry Archer
fire with two sticks. The second one proudly says I used a Dell. On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 12:28 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel marme...@gmail.comwrote: On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 at 7:26 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Apple fanbois around the world are on red alert after one of the latest

Re: [MBZ] OT: Long shot missed

2013-11-23 Thread Gerry Archer
FWIW: If I were in Craigs position I would vounteer as a physics, chemistry, or science teachers aid at a local high school; without pay if necessary. Then I would be sure and include that prominently on my CV in further applications; and if the schools Craig has already applied to again need a

Re: [MBZ] R107 rockets

2013-11-22 Thread Gerry Archer
There is a 500SL at the local indy who sells foreign cars for his customers. The price seemed low when I saw it about a week ago, and there was a make an offer tag as well. Looked good from the outside. Gerry From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com In regards to which SL is the best,

Re: [MBZ] Tar

2013-11-22 Thread Gerry Archer
Sears started selling the substandard Michelins years ago, it soon became obvious, so I moved to Tire Kingdom and bought Michelins (X-1?) that Marshall recommended and they were fine. When X-1s were no longer available I bought different Michelin tires from Tire Kingdom and they were awful;

[MBZ] a9e4ura8 Re: Mail Delivery Failure

2013-11-22 Thread Gerry Archer
Please have my mail white listed, Gerry - Original Message - From: Mail Delivery System postmas...@embarqmail.com To: arche...@embarqmail.com Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 2:31 PM Subject: Mail Delivery Failure This message was created automatically by the mail system (ecelerity).

[MBZ] mete8y4u Pilot Error

2013-11-20 Thread Gerry Archer
Russian crash investigators find voice recorder The last word the pilot of the Boeing 737 uttered was circle. Moments later the jetliner slammed into the ground, investigators said Wednesday, killing all 50 people on board. The Moscow-based Interstate Aviation Committee, which investigates

Re: [MBZ] [Banned_misfits] My, but I'm one boring driver.

2013-11-19 Thread Gerry Archer
The Senate passed a bill, MAP21, Wednesday that requires all new cars to be equipped with data recording devices starting in 2015. Lots of cars already have these so-called event data recorders. Forbes' Kashmir Hill says: They've been around since 1996, are found in at least 60

Re: [MBZ] WAS OT--Watch Snobs Opine NOW needing a car

2013-11-18 Thread Gerry Archer
As a child during the 1930s I would marvel at the very high seat backs in the interurban cars that ran from Jeffersonville, In to Louisville, Ky and return. In a childish way I assumed the seatbacks were high because people would sleep on that long (25?) mile trip. They were luxurious compared

Re: [MBZ] tire fixing

2013-11-17 Thread Gerry Archer
on will break. That could just be a guess but... Manfred Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 07:44:07 -0500 From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com Back in the 40'-'50s-'60s I mounted and balanced my own tires when it was possible to do by hand. Since then I've been looking for a DIY rig that can change

Re: [MBZ] tire fixing

2013-11-17 Thread Gerry Archer
On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 6:44 AM, Gerry Archer Back in the 40'-'50s-'60s I mounted and balanced my own tires when it was possible to do by hand. Since then I've been looking for a DIY rig that can change/balance modern tires. Harbor Frt has one which looks like it might work. Has anyone

Re: [MBZ] tire fixing

2013-11-17 Thread Gerry Archer
Beetle tires were easy to change with two tire irons. Breaking the bead loose could be difficult, though. Breaking the bead on the newer, wider rims without a professional tire changer was nearly impossible. Gerry I changed a tire on my old VW bug once, about 1972. Taught me that while you

Re: [MBZ] OT--Cookware Snob Opines

2013-11-17 Thread Gerry Archer
Back in the '60s there were a number of research studies concerning the toxicity of aluminum. Aluminum cookware was eventually shown to be safe but aluminum containing antacids, when taken in large quantities, were not: Snip..aluminum is not as toxic as heavy metals, but there is evidence

Re: [MBZ] tire fixing

2013-11-17 Thread Gerry Archer
Thank you, Jim. I might buy one since they have it at a low price in the local store. Gerry I have the HF manual tire changer. POS, of course, but you can actually change a tire with it. Absolutely needs to be nailed down, a pallet is a half-decent choice. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] tire fixing

2013-11-16 Thread Gerry Archer
Back in the 40'-'50s-'60s I mounted and balanced my own tires when it was possible to do by hand. Since then I've been looking for a DIY rig that can change/balance modern tires. Harbor Frt has one which looks like it might work. Has anyone tried it?

[MBZ] OT: Plane crash

2013-11-12 Thread Gerry Archer
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net A Mu2 crashed the other day in the woods near the airport here killing one our senators son. Have not heard about one crashing in a while. I have flown a lot on one of them back in the early 90s. ___ Concerns have

Re: [MBZ] OT - a mess

2013-11-12 Thread Gerry Archer
- Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Old friend in Tallahassee built and flew electric model planes equipped with cameras after he gave up his PPL and 183R due to age. PPL? Private pilots licence. 183R? Should be 182R. Single

Re: [MBZ] OT - a mess

2013-11-11 Thread Gerry Archer
I'll bet that no one had a little boat with a candle in the middle that turned water into steam, put-putted like a V-1 reaction motor, and sailed around the bathtub. Sometimes wondered if a people-sized boat like that would work. Gerry From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com Wow, what a trip back

[MBZ] Silly problem

2013-11-11 Thread Gerry Archer
Since our rolling stock seems to be rolling and the list is slow; here is a problem I'm almost ashamed to put before the experts on the List: The Becker Grand Prix Automatic model 612 in my '83 300D was removed, and on re-installation the main, four prong plug could not be found anywhere

Re: [MBZ] OT - a mess

2013-11-11 Thread Gerry Archer
We were sort of rich during the 1930s Depression since father had a secure job. The result was that my parents and three older working sisters spoiled their sickly little brother with Christmas and birthday gifts. I had a Lionel train set, an Erector set, a crystal radio, and a single

Re: [MBZ] OT - a mess

2013-11-11 Thread Gerry Archer
Gerry Archer wrote: I'll bet that no one had a little boat with a candle in the middle that turned water into steam, put-putted like a V-1 reaction motor, and sailed around the bathtub. Sometimes wondered if a people-sized boat like that would work. I thought our tractors were cool

Re: [MBZ] OT - a mess

2013-11-11 Thread Gerry Archer
Our cars were Lifebuoy bar soap boxes with the passenger compartment cut out and tiny seats and dashboards made of cardboard installed. Don't remember what we used for wheels. Gerry On Nov 11, 2013, at 9:57 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: What? Y'all had store-bought toys? My tractor

Re: [MBZ] OT - a mess

2013-11-11 Thread Gerry Archer
Electric engine model planes seem to be the currently most popular. This big subdivision where I live has a model plane airport which I think is exclusively for electric planes since fuel engine planes could cause fires if they crashed in this wooded area. Old friend in Tallahassee built and

Re: [MBZ] Silly problem

2013-11-11 Thread Gerry Archer
of the console sorta low to the front, then it can slide straight back and out. After you remove the shifter surround and maybe unscrew the shifter. --R On 11/11/13 1:56 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: Since our rolling stock seems to be rolling and the list is slow; here is a problem I'm almost ashamed

Re: [MBZ] Silly problem

2013-11-11 Thread Gerry Archer
remove the shifter surround and maybe unscrew the shifter. --R On 11/11/13 1:56 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: Since our rolling stock seems to be rolling and the list is slow; here is a problem I'm almost ashamed to put before the experts on the List: The Becker Grand Prix Automatic model 612

Re: [MBZ] 126 Lower Ball Joints

2013-11-10 Thread Gerry Archer
Okay, if Scott has a very heavy duty vice, a breakover handle, a cheater pipe that fits the breakover handle, and a local Autozone, he can try the cheapest way to remove it. Autozone loans the tool free. You pay new price and they refund when you bring it back. Don't know if 126s are

Re: [MBZ] Heated Windshield Washer Hose? Oh, Pru-NELLA!

2013-11-10 Thread Gerry Archer
Disconnect the hose to the nozzles and force water through them from the ouside. Doesn't take much crud to clog them up, and the best cure is to back-flush. Some cars have heated nozzles, too! I put a small filter in the line near the hood hinge several years ago. Haven't had a nozzle

Re: [MBZ] OT - Sondy Tale

2013-11-09 Thread Gerry Archer
Myrick is a not uncommon name; many here in Florida. It has an interesting history: This ancient surname recorded in the spellings of Meyric, Meyrick, Merrick and the American Myrick, is of Anglo-Welsh origins. The first of which is Welsh, and derives from Meyric, the Prince of Cardigan,

Re: [MBZ] BP and Shell 'rigged Brent oil price for a decade',

2013-11-07 Thread Gerry Archer
Gerry wrote: BP and Shell 'rigged Brent oil price for a decade', traders claim No mention in media here? What's up? mao In the U.S., transnational corporations have great influence. News media that prints this story on the front page might see their advertising revenue from big oil

[MBZ] BP and Shell 'rigged Brent oil price for a decade',

2013-11-06 Thread Gerry Archer
BP and Shell 'rigged Brent oil price for a decade', traders claim Oil giants BP and Royal Dutch Shell are accused by traders of manipulating the Brent crude oil price for more than a decade. European investigators have said the alleged price-rigging could have had a 'huge impact' on the cost

Re: [MBZ] All alone again.

2013-11-05 Thread Gerry Archer
From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca Do you mean 1 and 2 of rain? .1 and .2 does not sound like it would make things very soggy. And, yes, we are not anxious to have snow either. It has been all around us I think but not here yet. Had a good Sunday doing yard work. Ran the mower around

Re: [MBZ] OT but important

2013-11-04 Thread Gerry Archer
I have the butt doctors calling me up cold. I should put the notes on the wall and toss a dart at it to see who I go with. clay On Nov 2, 2013, at 10:46 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well for some reason my dr sent me to get scoped about 5 years ago. That was fun I tell you. I got a letter in

[MBZ] Fuel Cell Toyota

2013-11-03 Thread Gerry Archer
Toyota has developed a new long-range electric vehicle powered entirely by a cutting-edge fuel cell. The project represents a dramatic departure from the goal of developing a mass-produced, effective, battery-driven electric car. But what does it mean for our future?.snip At this year's

Re: [MBZ] OT Sexiest aircraft. was: One for Milt

2013-11-01 Thread Gerry Archer
BIL was a Studebaker fan. Had a '46 Studebaker pickup that got 26 mpg with big tires on the back. Then he bought a sedan with a little propeller on its pointy grill. Finally a little four door V-8 hotrod. Dealership closed and he was never happy with his Fords or Chevys until the GM Saturn. He

Re: [MBZ] OT but important

2013-11-01 Thread Gerry Archer
This must be the season for colonoscopies. I'll be seeing a gastro on Tuesday and will probably be scheduled then. About ten years ago he found a polyp and removed it. Had I not had the colonoscopy then, I most likely wouldn't be here today; having died a protracted and painful death. I'm

Re: [MBZ] RIP Woger

2013-10-31 Thread Gerry Archer
From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com Just saw on the Hitler lis that Roger passed due to complications from prostate cancer on September 16. I'm sure he's driving a nice Porsche now...Rest in peace, Roger. Amen! Rest in Peace, Roger. Prostate cancer is a hard way

Re: [MBZ] OT Sexiest aircraft. was: One for Milt

2013-10-31 Thread Gerry Archer
Those of us who go back that far remember that it was often called an Ethel and why. All the jokes and it's infamous grill were often credited with its failure in the marketplace. Gerry From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com Brings to mind, a very old joke which circulated in that era of

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bilateral Knee Replacement

2013-10-30 Thread Gerry Archer
There are many variables: Skill of surgeon (less trauma), age of patient, weight of patient (some surgeons will not do knee/hip replacements on overweight patients.) pain threshold of patient, general condition of patient, etc.,etc. BIL, age 65, in Quarryville, Pa was up and walking the

[MBZ] OT Sexiest aircraft. was: One for Milt

2013-10-30 Thread Gerry Archer
OK Don wrote: I agree with the SR-71 being the most sexy aircraft, and thing the F104 is the second (not to fly, jsut to look at). P51 would be third, and P38 fourth. What's the sexiest car of all time? Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT: the irony of it (watch related)

2013-10-26 Thread Gerry Archer
From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com people wear rolexes to shout ot to the world look at me! i'm a used car salesman with a 4th grade reading level and an IQ of 83, yet i have 10 times the money you have! On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 6:56 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: It's

[MBZ] Mercedes equipped vehicle

2013-10-25 Thread Gerry Archer
http://bg-daily-news.eu/world/2737-here-is-the-most-expensive-vehicle-in-the-world,-which-appealed-the-sheikhs-of-s-arabia ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] the irony of it (watch related)

2013-10-25 Thread Gerry Archer
Should have saved my Gruen Curvex. Gerry From: ernest breakfield erne...@backyardengineering.org heck, when i asked how water-resistant (not water-proof!) an old Elgin of mine was, the response from the watchmaker was: heck, that ain't even FOG proof! it's still beautiful, and like most of

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] the irony of it (watch related)

2013-10-25 Thread Gerry Archer
How so? Curved to fit the wrist. Perfectly logical. Gerry From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com i always found the curvex's goofy On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 4:42 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: Should have saved my Gruen Curvex. Gerry From: ernest breakfield ernestb

[MBZ] OT: the irony of it (watch related)

2013-10-25 Thread Gerry Archer
gimmick. if it really made sense, why are none made today and why were so few made back when they were being made? On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 5:42 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: How so? Curved to fit the wrist. Perfectly logical. Gerry From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com i

[MBZ] Solar races in OZ

2013-10-23 Thread Gerry Archer
Solar Team Eindhoven's Stella, one of Hollands entries in this years solar challenge, will be the shape of the futures family cars IMO: Gerry http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/10/05/wacky_racers_ithe_regis_guide_to_2013s_solar_challengers/ ___

Re: [MBZ] Compressor seized

2013-10-17 Thread Gerry Archer
Thanks, Alex. Might as well resign myself to removing the pump in order to flush it next time. Gerry Gerry Archer wrote: Also, when cleaning the system that way, do you flush the pump as well, It's always been my impression

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-16 Thread Gerry Archer
Just received what appears to be genuine Mercedes mats for my '83 240D; perfect color match; $182 incl frt. makes a big difference in appearance when the drivers side doors are opened. Gerry On Oct 6, 2013 4:14 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Looks like the palomino in my 91 350SDL;

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-16 Thread Gerry Archer
It is, but the car is in such good condition inside and out, I figured it would only add to its value. I've had some significant offers for it, possibly because it's stick-shift, manual climate control, crank-up windows, and it's general condition. Thought about it, but what could I buy to

Re: [MBZ] Compressor seized

2013-10-16 Thread Gerry Archer
I bought a Texas compressor from Rusty about a year and a half ago and it's still doing well. Apparently we only have a choice of the Texas or the Chinese compressors although I did see a listing for a Japanese compressor somewhere? Gerry From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com it's

Re: [MBZ] Compressor seized

2013-10-16 Thread Gerry Archer
Back in the R-12 days a buck stepped in front of my Dodge on a foggy night and broke several A/C lines among other things. At the A/C shop the mechanic shot something through the condenser that smelled like mineral spirits and he verified that it was mineral spirits. I buy quart cans of A/C

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-14 Thread Gerry Archer
I paid about $170 incl. shipping for a full set of what are supposed to be genuine Mercedes. If the color doesn't match the upholstery, I'll send them back and buy yours. Gerry From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Mine are fairly worn but not too bad. Some oil had spilled on one but I got

Re: [MBZ] OT: PC Computer hardware questiion

2013-10-11 Thread Gerry Archer
Hi Richard and Alex, Got the laptop apart and found that it doesn't have a filter. I'm guessing that the fan assembly is a heat pipe system with the fan pulling air in through various places in the case and blowing it out through two radiators that cool the two heat pipes. The radiators are

Re: [MBZ] OT: PC Computer hardware questiion

2013-10-11 Thread Gerry Archer
How about that! mayonnaise does as well as many commercial pastes! That list has let me make a decision. Since there doesn't seem to be much difference between the commercial brands with only a few exceptions, I went ahead and used Radio Shack paste. It's been running about an hour and the

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-11 Thread Gerry Archer
of the original price... -Curt Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2013 18:02:51 -0400 From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D Message-ID: 33A6E34479B6411CAC66648F74CCD67B@PC466116028214 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset

Re: [MBZ] OT: PC Computer hardware questiion

2013-10-11 Thread Gerry Archer
correct about the cause, Richard and Alex. Many thanks. Also, many thanks to John, Mitch, and anyone I missed. I agree, Alex, it's a nice computer to work on; much easier than the only other laptop I've repaired; a (Taiwanese?) no name. Gerry From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com Got

[MBZ] OT: PC Computer hardware questiion

2013-10-10 Thread Gerry Archer
Grandson gave me his Lenovo Thinkpad the school provided after he graduated. It worked fine for several months, but then developed a crawling pointer fault. The pointer very slowly crawls toward the hinge after the computer warms up. I'd very much appreciate your opinions on the likeliest

[MBZ] Electric motorcycles

2013-10-09 Thread Gerry Archer
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck made a surprising entrance at the Los Angeles Police Museum last month when he stealthily zipped into the parking lot on a souped-up, racing-style, all-electric motorcycle. An avid motocross racer, Beck parked the bike just yards away from where retired

Re: [MBZ] UPDATE! Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-07 Thread Gerry Archer
Hi Dwight, I went ahead and ordered what are supposed to be official Mercedes mats from AutoParts.com via Ebay. If they aren't, Paypal gaurantees I can return them. Thanks, Gerry From: Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com Gerry I got them from Rusty. About 120 IIRC. I got them for my

Re: [MBZ] Who wanted a car cam?

2013-10-07 Thread Gerry Archer
Did you buy one? Try it out? Gerry From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net This one has a very interesting featured use H.264 720P Wide Angle 6-LED Night Viewing Digital Car DVR Camcorder w/ Mini USB/SD/HDMI (2.5 LCD) Car DVR can help you to prove what happened in the event of

Re: [MBZ] Adventure of the day

2013-10-07 Thread Gerry Archer
is? Is there any danger of causing damage to a vehicle? To wiring harness or plastic parts etc? Randy On 05/10/2013 7:26 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: From: m...@voyager.net Thanks. Didn't know they were made that small. I'll check Ebay and the 'net. Gerry A friend of mine has one of the bigger ones

Re: [MBZ] Just ain't got time to fit a proper filter!

2013-10-07 Thread Gerry Archer
Why not one of those big middle-of-the-hood ram air scoops that you have to crane your neck to see over? That would look real sporty on your Mercedes. Gerry Might have to look at snagging one of the toyota super chargers. Or a window fan clay On Oct 7, 2013, at 7:44 PM, Peter Frederick

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-06 Thread Gerry Archer
the quality. On Oct 5, 2013, at 7:44 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com i had original cocomats. they were fairly useless. the new ones are better? i'm just so not a trim guy mentally but, obviously, i'll look into whether anyone i deal

Re: [MBZ] question for scooter guy (or anyone else)

2013-10-06 Thread Gerry Archer
This is the one I'd buy were I younger. Claims to be able to keep up with freeway traffic; liquid cooled, fuel injected, 100 mpg. With training wheels I could probably ride one now. http://powersports.honda.com/2013/pcx.aspx Gerry From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com ok, but if you are

Re: [MBZ] Adventure of the day

2013-10-06 Thread Gerry Archer
It looks that way but it seems to be intended for inside the car instead of engines and chassis. Prices seem to start about $500 for the heavy duty models. Guess I'll just suffer along with the pressure washer in the midst of grease, dirt, parts cleaner, and water. Thanks, Gerry Griot's

[MBZ] Four-legged, DARPA-funded, running war robot unveiled (VIDEO)

2013-10-06 Thread Gerry Archer
Developers at Boston Dynamics, an engineering company specializing in robotics, have released video of an untethered robot capable of standing and mobilizing on its own. WildCat is a four-legged outdoor runner capable of rising, turning, and reaching running speeds up to 16 mph on flat ground.

Re: [MBZ] Sunday OT -- tunes for all you old prog-rock guys

2013-10-06 Thread Gerry Archer
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Saw this reference (and check out the linked vid of the telescopes shooting lasers http://gizmodo.com/whoa-these-sci-fi-laser-shooting-telescopes-are-actual-1441525798 Enjoy y'all old dudes! --R Around the late '70s...early '80s I

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-06 Thread Gerry Archer
/products, hope it helps anyway.. From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com Date: 10/5/2013 6:02 PM Who sells well fitting, long lasting front mats for '83 240D? Gary? Anyone? Thanks, Gerry -- Chris J. MBCA Peachtree section Past MB Models: '85 190D 2.2, '94 E420, '87 260E

Re: [MBZ] scooters

2013-10-06 Thread Gerry Archer
So did I, so being a DIYer even at that young age, I bought a half completed angle iron/wheelbarrow wheel motor scooter without a motor that a local mechanic had built and then couldn't find a motor for it. I had a gasoline motor out of an old washing machine, so I mounted it, added pedals and

Re: [MBZ] Sunday OT -- tunes for all you old prog-rock guys

2013-10-06 Thread Gerry Archer
, and a bunch of other really cool stuff. --R On 10/6/13 3:17 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: An astronomer gave me a private tour, put the huge telescope through it's paces (the whole dome rotates very precisely), and explained their current major project which involved shooting a high powered laser through

[MBZ] UPDATE! Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-06 Thread Gerry Archer
/Mercedes-Benz-1983-MB-Tex-Leather-Velour-Upholsteries-Upholstery-Brochure-/380727355225 From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com Date: 10/6/2013 3:51 PM Thanks, Chris! I should be able to find some here. Got a question about the Mercedes floor mats on Ebay. I've heard my wife (who passed away

Re: [MBZ] Adventure of the day

2013-10-05 Thread Gerry Archer
Good ideas! Might just build me one. Gerry On Behalf Of WILTON How 'bout a pressure cooker? Wilton From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Those things are basically a tank you can fill with water and a propane burner to heat it -- a turkey fryer burner base, maybe using an

Re: [MBZ] Adventure of the day

2013-10-05 Thread Gerry Archer
From: m...@voyager.net Thanks. Didn't know they were made that small. I'll check Ebay and the 'net. Gerry A friend of mine has one of the bigger ones, uses it to sanitize foreclosed houses and strip wallpaper. Mitch. I used one of the big ones when I worked a research contract at a Vet

Re: [MBZ] slow day

2013-10-05 Thread Gerry Archer
Many years ago mutual insurance companies, which are owned by the insured, were formed in order to avoid gouging by stock insurance companies. Since some of the premiums being quoted currently by health insurance companies are obvious gouging, mutual health insurance companies may be a well

[MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-05 Thread Gerry Archer
Who sells well fitting, long lasting front mats for '83 140D? Gary? Anyone? Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-05 Thread Gerry Archer
- Original Message - From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2013 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D Gerry wrote: ...'83 140D?... We have an '83 240D. Otherwise, try the manufacturer.

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-05 Thread Gerry Archer
. Gerry On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 7:11 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Buy cocomats. *That may be what's in there now on the passengers side, Dimitri; coarse brown material. Drivers side probably wore out and was discarded. Gerry On Oct 5, 2013, at 6:02 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Adventure of the day

2013-10-04 Thread Gerry Archer
Where did you get the steamer, Clay? My pressure washer is a PIA with all the water flying around, and it doesn't do a very good job anyway. Thanks, Gerry From: clay redgh...@comcast.net #1 boy finally decided that he would show some interest in his car. We had been working on making the

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