[MBZ] [Mercedes] Accident, how to determine fair value?
Tom, Expect a ridiculously low-ball number from the adjuster. I had a 1976 300D 'totaled' because they couldn't find the parts for it (fender, air filter, headlamp, bumper, etc, which I actually already had in my backyard as spares. She offered me $750 and I could keep the car. I always insist that I keep the car. I laughed at her offer and told her to start with $1,500 and we would have a serious conversation. She immediately said If you will settle for $1,500 we can settle today. I picked up my check an hour later. This was a year ago...I'm still driving the car. Ken If I can't fix it, it don't get fixed MB's up to year 1976...too many to list. (Well...also one big boat 126 1982 300SD)
Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY
I don't know about Waffle Houses in North Georgia, but where I live in the Atlanta metro area...Conyers in particularWaffle Houses here have yellow signs that prohibit entering the Waffle House with a firearmtake time to read that yellow sign high up on the wall on the end of the parking lot. Only one Waffle House in my town has the old white sign...I don't go into Waffle Houses that have the yellow sign. If I can't go in with my Colt .45, I don't go in. Same with Pawn Shops that have No Loaded Firearms Permitted on the front door or window. Ken --- Original Message - From: JabbaHursty To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY i agree with that. i think gun control is a great contributor to crime. walk into any waffle house in North Georgia and every man is armed. think there are a lot of robberies of waffle houses in north georgia? i don't like the pit bulls though. they are dangerous animals. you can't watch the news without hearing about another child mauled by the neighbors pit bull. i'm yet to hear this story involving a golden retriever. At 12:23 PM 8/31/2005, you wrote: YEPTHEY oughta ban another thing and another and another until THEY control everything. WE as citizens need to police ourselves ALOT more and let THEM worry about the important things a government is supposed to tend to. People had alot more respect for each other and life in general was better when you were hung for stealing a horse and nearly everyone carried a firearm. Even a stupid criminal will think twice if they KNOW that the intended victim is armed. My $.02, Mike - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY They oughta ban pit bulls like they just did in Toronna. On 8/31/05, JabbaHursty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the dog thing is out of control. all the kids like to dress up as gang bangers and get pit bulls. they don't care for the animals and they end up just roaming the area. animal control couldn't care less because the government has long ago given up caring about the welfare of its citizens in major metro area. just another reason why it's foolish not to be packing heat. the kids are just playing gangsta, so no worries with them, but the dogs are real. At 11:54 AM 8/31/2005, you wrote: Shooting perps is one thing, but shooting dogs?? On 8/30/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Having met you, I find that to be really surprising. On 8/30/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was tempted to shoot the neighbors dog with my PPK/S. I think Kate would have done it herself if I gave her the gun! Christopher --- LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No no, Don -- during the OkieQ Kaleb is concerned with defending his guests. Or was that just Luther trying to defend his chastity from a sweet young thing this year? On 8/29/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And how often do you ned to defend your family (other than during the OkieQue) ??? -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1985 300SD, 209K miles, Wulf ( http://www.pictureblogger.com/My-1985-Mercedes-Benz-300SD ) -1976 240D, ManyK miles, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) DISCLAIMER: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! I AM A PROFESSIONAL IDIOT, I THINK. -1998 Toyota Sienna CE, 99K miles, The Van __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY
Only cops and criminals carry guns in Canada. Ken - Original Message - From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY Steve, you're in Canada. Why on Earth were you shot at up here? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/28/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry for your ex-partner. I have been shot at twice in my life, it isn't a whole lot of fun. mac ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Clutch failure
I second Jeff's opinion. Ken - Original Message - From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 2:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Clutch failure Sounds like a bad slave cylinder to me. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 76 300D questions
I have used Dexron in all my MB's up to year 1976in both automatic and manual shift. (Up to year 1976 because I don't have anything beyond 1976), Ken - Original Message - From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 3:03 PM Subject: [MBZ] 76 300D questions Hopefully easily answered by someone who knows. What am I supposed to use for power steering fluid? Is it AT fluid and if so, basic GM type fluid? I stuck my finger in it and that is certainly what it appears to be. Second question - on the side of the resevoir there is a line which I assume marks the appropriate level. Is this the right level hot or cold? My level seems a bit low (an inch or more below the line) but I am reluctant to overfill it. Randy in Winnipeg ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Convince Me
I have always wanted one of these old diesel beasts Randy, Just my opinion, but I think the 114/115 series, especially the diesel is the best car Mercedes ever built. The major fault I find with the design is that they built the car around the heater blower motor. Ordinarily I will not buy a Mercedes later than 1976the last of the 114/115 series. I have 720,000 miles on a 1970 220D. A 76 300D is my daily driver. I did venture into buying an 82 300SD which has one cylinder with zero compression and a leakdown test of 100% pressure loss...a hole in the piston? I haven't had the interest in fixing it even though it starts instantly (major skip, of course) simply because, to me, the 126 is like driving a big boat. The '76 300D is much more nimble and maneuverable which translates into easy U turns and parking. I do think $7K is too much for a '75 (the 300D you mention is probably a '75 rather than a '74...I think the 300D first came out in 1975...I could be wrong. Just my opinion, folks. Don't be mad at me. Ken If I can't fix it, it don't get fixed
Re: [MBZ] manual tire changers
I got mine from Harbor Freight. Also the bubble balancer. I've had them about four years. Ken - Original Message - From: Michael Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 7:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] manual tire changers Ken, What brand and model of tire changer do you use? At 01:55 PM 6/23/05, you wrote: Anybody ever used one of those manual tire changers. I use one every time I need to mount a tire. I buy my tires loose, mount and balance them myself. The bubble balancer works well...you can balance a tire with it. Better than letting a tire jockey strip your mounting lugs or torque them to 400 ft/lbs so you can't change a tire on the road. Ken If I can't fix it, it don't get fixed - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 10:23 AM Subject: [MBZ] manual tire changers Anybody ever used one of those manual tire changers like you can get at harbor freight? Thinking about getting one of those and a manual tire balancer. Have heard you can get tires balanced pretty darn good with a plain old manual bubble balancer. Just wondered how good the manual changer worked though. Would rather have a pneumatic one though but those are too expensive. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Michael Baker Marketing Consulting Communications P. O. Box 1615 Running Springs, CA 92382-1615 909-867-5960 www.idm-marketing.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] There's one born every minute
Incredible. Now what was that very true quote from P. T. Barnum? Ken - Original Message - From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 5:45 PM Subject: [MBZ] There's one born every minute Some maroon actually did pay the $12.5k Buy It Now price: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4556974801 It's a W123, fer cryin' out loud... **shakes head** -dm ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 1985 300D transmission question
Sunil, Don't assume it was running properly when it was last shut off. Remember: Assume=Ass u me. Ken If I can't fix it, it don't get fixed Mercedes: Too many to list (35-40) - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 9:33 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1985 300D transmission question I'm looking at an 85 300D, and it has a transmission problem - it won't shift until about 4000 RPM. Seller claims it's a vacuum adjustment that's needed, but I trust this guy as far as I can throw him. What's the real deal? Also, if said car hasn't been started in a few months (aka sittin), what do I need to do to get it started and running properly again? This is assuming it was running properly when it was last shut off. -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
