[MBZ] Lost interest your gain 1929 Mercedes Kit car - $2, 500 (Interlachen)

This collection will get you into the 1929 Mercedes game very cheaply I have a 1929 Mercedes kit car new in the crate. Also a complete 1929 parts car was running when parked 2 years ago. It is sitting on a 1984 chevy chevette frame. It will be the perfect donor car.

Re: [MBZ] Lost the L

That link wants me to download the app--FTSent from iFōnOn Dec 15, 2023, at 11:43 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:https://offerup.co/q1ETKgSqyFb Interesting.  AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___http://www.okiebenz.comTo search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Lost the L

European model. Icon gold? On Fri, Dec 15, 2023 at 11:43 AM Robert Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://offerup.co/q1ETKgSqyFb > > > > Interesting. > > > > AZBob > > > > Sent from Mail for > Windows > > >

[MBZ] Lost the L

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Re: [MBZ] Lost key , Otherwise, everything was good 1998 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 420 Sedan 4D, $1, 650

For a VW you can get a tune to remove the security requirements. Important if you were transplanting the engine into a different vehicle. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Oct 5, 2023 at 2:49 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I did a very brief research and it appears

Re: [MBZ] Lost key , Otherwise, everything was good 1998 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 420 Sedan 4D, $1, 650

My parts pal Michael Wightman at the classic Center is worth Consulting. Michael. wight...@mbusa.com On Thu, Oct 5, 2023, 3:19 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.themasterlocksmith.com/product/mercedes-benz-eis-immobiliser-ignition-repair-service/ > >

Re: [MBZ] Lost key , Otherwise, everything was good 1998 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 420 Sedan 4D, $1, 650

https://www.themasterlocksmith.com/product/mercedes-benz-eis-immobiliser-ignition-repair-service/ Appears to be UK, price quoted is £150.00 Also https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&_nkw=MERCEDES+BENZ+EZS+EIS+IGNITION+REPAIR&_sacat=0, caveat emptor. On Thu,

Re: [MBZ] Lost key , Otherwise, everything was good 1998 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 420 Sedan 4D, $1, 650

So I sent the seller a message I am interested to look at your S420, tomorrow or Saturday if you have a time that might work. I assume that there is no key and therefore it can be started? Reply: Lot key before was can drive I’m thinking Ms Chen’s familiarity with English might be limited but

Re: [MBZ] Lost key , Otherwise, everything was good 1998 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 420 Sedan 4D, $1, 650

I did a very brief research and it appears the “facelift” cars which are after 96? Use a chip on the blade key that has to talk to the EIS. These are what are apparently unobtainium from MB. I don’t know if there are any aftermarket solutions. Got me thinking too if you could get a blade key

Re: [MBZ] Lost key , Otherwise, everything was good 1998 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 420 Sedan 4D, $1, 650

Key failures can be tracked to two things, typically: 1.) Bad battery (don’t use cheap import batteries, they often don’t work) 2.) Broken inductor on the circuit board in the key Number two is not uncommon and is an easy fix. In the very “end” of the key, that is, the part that gets inserted

Re: [MBZ] Lost key , Otherwise, everything was good 1998 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 420 Sedan 4D, $1, 650

My friend damaged his 1999 E320 key and was unable to start the car. The local dealer required that he present the vehicle in person with title/registration in order to make a duplicate key. Car was parked in a garage inaccessible to tow trucks, so there was no way to do this. Instead, he found a

Re: [MBZ] Lost key , Otherwise, everything was good 1998 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 420 Sedan 4D, $1, 650

Better check to be sure - my dealer guy says no W140 or R129 keys, period. Not even hard keys. Let me know if you find otherwise… -D > On Oct 5, 2023, at 10:42 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > The remote keys, but the normal key is the same as a 124/126 key. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Lost key , Otherwise, everything was good 1998 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 420 Sedan 4D, $1, 650

The remote keys, but the normal key is the same as a 124/126 key. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 5, 2023, at 9:34 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > No keys for W140s. Gone. NLA. At least from Mercedes. That’s fobs and hard > keys. > > -D > >> On Oct 5, 2023, at 10:31 AM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] Lost key , Otherwise, everything was good 1998 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 420 Sedan 4D, $1, 650

No keys for W140s. Gone. NLA. At least from Mercedes. That’s fobs and hard keys. -D > On Oct 5, 2023, at 10:31 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > might be decent, hard to tell from limited pics. New key is $30? > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1070995817604376 > > --

[MBZ] Lost key , Otherwise, everything was good 1998 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 420 Sedan 4D, $1, 650

might be decent, hard to tell from limited pics.  New key is $30? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1070995817604376 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Lost key - My Loss Your Gain - 2010 E550 - $3,0000

What’s all that mess in the driver footwell? Looks like a rats nest or something. Maybe that’s why the seats are off? I’d give $2k for that and take the risk if it’s not a flood car or something similar —FT Sent from my iPad > On May 15, 2023, at 5:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >

[MBZ] Lost key - My Loss Your Gain - 2010 E550 - $3,0000

I wonder why the seats are off? https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2010-mercedes-benz-e550/7621554443.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] lost key but switch is apart to crank and drive it 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 320 Roadster 2D, $1, 200

Enter the R129 experience for cheap!  Steering wheel lock bar included? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2909351972728364 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Lost some friends today.

for your losses Peter. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: October 21, 2021 10:38 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: psf...@earthlink.net > Subject: [MBZ] Lost some friends today. > > Been a sad day here, my 10

Re: [MBZ] Lost some friends today.

Sorry for your losses Peter. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 21, 2021 10:38 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: psf...@earthlink.net Subject: [MBZ] Lost some friends today. Been a sad day here, my 10 year old tomcat was having trouble breathing

Re: [MBZ] Lost some friends today.

so sorry Peter. On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 11:38 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Been a sad day here, my 10 year old tomcat was having trouble breathing > this evening when I came up from the garage and passed away on the trip to > the emergency vet clinic. Vet said

Re: [MBZ] Lost some friends today.

Ditto. They live on in our memories, not as good as in life though. Sent from my iPad > On Oct 22, 2021, at 7:28 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sorry for your losses, Peter. Sucks to lose friends, both human and furry. > > -D > >> On Oct 21, 2021, at 11:37 PM, Peter

Re: [MBZ] Lost some friends today.

Sorry for your losses, Peter. Sucks to lose friends, both human and furry. -D > On Oct 21, 2021, at 11:37 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > Been a sad day here, my 10 year old tomcat was having trouble breathing this > evening when I came up from the garage and passed away on the

[MBZ] Lost some friends today.

Been a sad day here, my 10 year old tomcat was having trouble breathing this evening when I came up from the garage and passed away on the trip to the emergency vet clinic. Vet said it was probably heart disease complicated by blood clots, and probably a pulmonary embolism. He was pretty fat,

Re: [MBZ] Lost title but when u buy the car u can ride off with it 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Chrome, $1, 500

It's still there --FT https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/196040025832409/ On 9/24/21 12:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: "There are currently no products in your area. Check back later" On Fri, Sep 24, 2021 at 9:42 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Lost title but when u buy the car u can ride off with it 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Chrome, $1, 500

some1 rode off with it On 9/24/21 12:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: "There are currently no products in your area. Check back later" On Fri, Sep 24, 2021 at 9:42 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: It run have no dents have not been In any accident Do

Re: [MBZ] Lost title but when u buy the car u can ride off with it 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Chrome, $1, 500

"There are currently no products in your area. Check back later" On Fri, Sep 24, 2021 at 9:42 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It run have no dents have not been In any accident Do not have the title > for it > >

[MBZ] Lost title but when u buy the car u can ride off with it 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Chrome, $1, 500

It run have no dents have not been In any accident Do not have the title for it https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/196040025832409-- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Lost ML key.

A clone of my 2014 GLK 250 key (Keyless Go system) would cost $550 and only from the dealer and with total discount immunity. Fortunately, the seller had two keys. On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 3:35 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My Ace Hardware clones keys, but I’m not

Re: [MBZ] Lost ML key.

My Ace Hardware clones keys, but I’m not sure for what brands of cars. There’s a big display at the counter where they cut keys with all sorts of fobs and related stuff, but I’ve never looked closely at it. -D > On Feb 12, 2021, at 3:22 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > My local

Re: [MBZ] Lost ML key.

My local locksmith was able to make a duplicate key for my Focus, including the RFID programming, the caveat being that he needed the original key to "clone" the RFID chip from. If I hadn't had the original, he'd have had to get the key pattern and the RFID data from Ford, and I don't know what

Re: [MBZ] Lost ML key.

You can buy a chinesiumcase with a blank flip key from ebay, maybe the key can be cut by a locksmith to fit, but the guts with the RFID chip are what will kill you.  There are some indications that some locksmiths with proper devices *MIGHT* be able to make one or reprogram one, or something

Re: [MBZ] Lost ML key.

It is remote with a flip out blade. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2021, at 11:50 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is this the remote key fob or a blade key? > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Feb 12, 2021, at 12:26 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Lost ML key.

We stopped one night when the weather was getting bad out in the middle of nowhere West Texas in some little town with one diner and this little notel motel. I swear by the time I got checked in I had heard the girl’s whole life story, the history of the town, and everything about her dog. It

Re: [MBZ] Lost ML key.

Probably as bad as the motels in Amarillo. An expensive motel there is $50. -D > On Feb 12, 2021, at 12:55 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hampton Inn Lubbock > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 12, 2021, at 11:47 AM, Andrew Strasfogel >> wrote: >> >>  >> What hotel? I

Re: [MBZ] Lost ML key.

Hampton Inn Lubbock Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2021, at 11:47 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >  > What hotel? I may want to lose something there. > >> On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 12:26 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> Called around to the various hotels I was at for the

Re: [MBZ] Lost ML key.

Is this the remote key fob or a blade key? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Feb 12, 2021, at 12:26 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Called around to the various hotels I was at for the week. Key was found in > my room and they are shipping it back to me. > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Lost ML key.

What hotel? I may want to lose something there. On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 12:26 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Called around to the various hotels I was at for the week. Key was found > in my room and they are shipping it back to me. > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Lost ML key.

You are one lucky fellow. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 12, 2021 11:26 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] Lost ML key. Called around to the various hotels I was at for the week. Key

[MBZ] Lost ML key.

Called around to the various hotels I was at for the week. Key was found in my room and they are shipping it back to me. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles

corralled in the snowmobile stuff folder. -Curt From: Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2015 5:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles All pretty much spot on except number three. That few hundred bucks they used

Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles

They advised her to send a form to last known owner and if there were no answer in two weeks, she could file with the state for ownership and title. Five weeks later, she can sell them to the yard. For the record, this is WA. -- Jim ___

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A woman came into the PnP office yesterday. Her car was an E350, next to my S430. She asked if they would take scrap cars off the property she just purchased. They advised her to send a form to last known owner and if there were no answer in two weeks, she could file with the state for

Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles

Does anyone know of a relatively painless way to get a title for a vehicle? Highly State-dependent. In WA, the total cost (for an abandoned car, the Frankenheap) was the price of a certified delivery State form letter to the last owner of record. (I filled it out, and mailed it.) It

Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles

All pretty much spot on except number three. That few hundred bucks they used to charge for washing titles in Alabama is now close to $1,000. I know because I just checked for someone with the guys I used to wash the 1962 300SE's title back on 2001. Ouch. Maybe there are cheaper places

Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles

I recommend that you go make friends with someone at a high-volume car dealer. They have these issues all the time and a good dealer will have a guy that can fix things. Jaime Hmmm Kaleb! Do you have any dealers with title fixers? ___

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I recommend that you go make friends with someone at a high-volume car dealer. They have these issues all the time and a good dealer will have a guy that can fix things. Jaime On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 12:51 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi all, Does anyone know of a

Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles

I recommend that you go make friends with someone at a high-volume car dealer.  They have these issues all the time and a good dealer will have a guy that can fix things. Hmmm  Kaleb!  Do you have any dealers with title fixers? What he said...‎ Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10

Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles

Ouch, again! Wilton - Original Message - From: Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 5:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles All pretty much spot on except number three. That few hundred bucks they used

Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles

Use a 3 D printer? On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 12:51 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi all, Does anyone know of a relatively painless way to get a title for a vehicle? I have had to pass up several very good deals, because I know no way to get a title for a vehicle that doesn't

Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles

It would depend on the state but in ok we have a process where you send a certified letter to last known owner, have an auction to sell the car for storage fees and send all that in to the state and they send you a title. There are also companies online that will do that for you. Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles

All pretty much spot on except number three. That few hundred bucks they used to charge for washing titles in Alabama is now close to $1,000. I know because I just checked for someone with the guys I used to wash the 1962 300SE's title back on 2001. Ouch. Maybe there are cheaper places but I

[MBZ] Lost Titles

Hi all, Does anyone know of a relatively painless way to get a title for a vehicle? I have had to pass up several very good deals, because I know no way to get a title for a vehicle that doesn't have one.   Contact me off list if need be. ‎ TIA,‎ ‎ Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10

Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles

Hi all, Does anyone know of a relatively painless way to get a title for a vehicle? I have had to pass up several very good deals, because I know no way to get a title for a vehicle that doesn't have one. Contact me off list if need be. TIA, Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 1. have the

Re: [MBZ] Lost - was: OT - Up and at 'em!

Curt wrote: Then my apprentice got lost ... How he got lost on an 80 acre farm I don't know. Some people are talented. *shakes head* -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] lost Bilstein Gas Pressure Shock Absorbers now found

There was an auction on fleabay starting at 129 with no takers, http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-C123-REAR-SHOCKS-BILSTEIN-1977-1985-230-240D-280-300D-300CD-SET-/380620558073?nma=truesi=7lj3ZOtmWEfcZsf5N5BNqhMWazE%253Dorig_cvip=truert=nc_trksid=p2047675.l2557 So there are worth less than that.

Re: [MBZ] lost alternator on 87 TD

Peter, Another good thought, but on my car only one lug at the starter, main buss connection appears to be at battery. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Check the positive cable on the starter -- typically, Benz attaches the main

[MBZ] lost alternator on 87 TD

Check the positive cable on the starter -- typically, Benz attaches the main buss line there, and it can slip up into the cable bundle while you are wrestling the starter in, with the result that the alternator is NOT connected to the electrical system. You can get some contact by the

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Test went thru, but my response to Rich re. 126 trunk lid did not. Whasup? Wilton - Original Message - From: Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

Yup - doesn't compute for me either, but then again, I barely do the tone CW. I heard stories of comm sargents in WWII, from the hams at Ft. Sill, who would lie back and listen to a stream of CW, then get up and write down a paragraph of text, with no errors. Amazing stuff. On Mon, Aug 20, 2012

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

'Cause first one never came thru here. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 12:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? yes - saw both, wondered why you sent two. On Sun, Aug 19

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

Ah, ok, thanks. I was using what the Navy taught me, figuring that Wilton was probably taught something similar. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:49:23 -0400 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: 5 by 5 refers to

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

Yep, but I always used the terms loud and clear, breaking up, weak, garbled, Roger, etc. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 11:46 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

Oh, and Say, again. 'Don't remember ever saying, Willco. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Yep, but I always used the terms loud

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

:53 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Yep, but I always used the terms loud and clear, breaking up, weak, garbled, Roger, etc. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

: [MBZ] Lost again? Oh, and Say, again. 'Don't remember ever saying, Willco. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Yep, but I always used

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

Oops! That was 52 years ago, not 62. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? BTW, in my very early days of flight training 62 years ago

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? BTW, in my very early days of flight training 62 years ago, including Morse code, I was in bathroom at home one evening, when I

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

I'll take Hamm on 5 and hold the Mayo!   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Roger

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? BTW, in my very early days of flight training 62 years ago, including Morse code, I was in bathroom at home one evening, when I realized I did not have adequate supply of toilet tissue. I began to send oral distress signal

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

Gerry Archer wrote: The original Morse code was far more interesting to transmit and receive. There was no tone; only clicks. Correct - about the clicks. Is it more interesting? I dunno. Early on there were few different flavors. Vail, Prussian, Bain. By 1865 or so most of the variations

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

Gerry Archer wrote: The original Morse code was far more interesting to transmit and receive. There was no tone; only clicks. ernest breakfield wrote: original Morse code? clicks? sounds like a common misconception; reality is that Morse code is made up of signals of varying

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

well, how old *is* Gerry? the version of code we learned and use was standardized in the 1860s,...;-P understand that Western Union hung on to the old version into the 1920s and maybe a little later (since they were mostly only talking amongst themselves on the wires), but the point

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

Gerry Archer wrote: The original Morse code was far more interesting to transmit and receive. There was no tone; only clicks. ernest breakfield wrote: original Morse code? clicks? sounds like a common misconception; reality is that Morse code is made up of signals of varying length

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

yep; i've had both straight keys and bugs; have a modern version of the bug (an electronic paddle set) next to me here on the desk. http://www.bencher.com/ham/index.php?main_page=popup_imagepID=1 change your statement Spacing of the clicks told the listener what letter was being sent. to

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

ernest breakfield wrote: well, how old *is* Gerry? the version of code we learned and use was standardized in the 1860s,...;-P Well, he was visiting a relative that worked for the railroad and I understand in some places they were still using american code into the 1970's. So while he

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

On Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:49:14 -0400 Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Sister had a bug. A telegraph key moved up and down; a bug moved side to side. IIRC if you moved the bug to the right there was one click, which was a dash. If you moved it to the left there were rapid fire

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

hi Phillip! i hadn't seen anything about the old code still in use into the 1970s; that makes it plausible. yeah, i hear what you mean about the 'click' not sounding like the CW we're familiar with, but i guess i heard 2 different tones, which i interpreted immediately as dots and

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

I was 14 in 1944 when this took place at the Chesapeake and Ohio main office in Richmond, Va. WW-2 was total war. Resources were strained everywhere and workers were scarce because most of the men up to 35 were in the army or working in defense plants. All the railroad telegraphers at the CO

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

. Helped brother put blowout boots in tires coupla times. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 7:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? I was 14 in 1944 when this took place

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

It's awesome that our seasoned citizens share those memories for us all, lest we forget the sacrifices made in past times. -R On 8/20/2012 7:47 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: I was 14 in 1944 when this took place at the Chesapeake and Ohio main office in Richmond, Va. WW-2 was total war. Resources

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

very cool; thanks Gerry, for sharing that! cheers! e On 20/Aug/12 16:47, Gerry Archer wrote: I was 14 in 1944 when this took place at the Chesapeake and Ohio main office in Richmond, Va. WW-2 was total war. Resources were strained everywhere and workers were scarce because most of the men

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

, shoes, etc. Helped brother put blowout boots in tires coupla times. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 7:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? I was 14 in 1944 when

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

21:18:59 -0400 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Message-ID: 5032e203.8060...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed It's awesome that our seasoned citizens

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 10:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? We are such wimps. Theres very little sacrifice anymore. BTW I received a 1942 Coleman 220BX today. An interesting lantern because of changes to the basic design required by war shortages of brass. The burners are ceramic

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

ernest breakfield wrote: yeah, i hear what you mean about the 'click' not sounding like the CW we're familiar with, but i guess i heard 2 different tones, which i interpreted immediately as dots and dashes, and from there it's just about the rhythm... Then you're better than me. The

[MBZ] Lost again?

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Receiving You 5 by 5 On 8/19/2012 12:50, WILTON wrote: Test Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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Test went thru, but my response to Rich re. 126 trunk lid did not. Whasup? Wilton - Original Message - From: Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Receiving You 5

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Second posting of 126 trunk lid response went thru; anybody first one? Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Test went thru, but my response

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Anybody SEE the first one, that is? Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Second posting of 126 trunk lid response went thru; anybody first

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Nope On 8/19/2012 13:05, WILTON wrote: Anybody SEE the first one, that is? Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Second posting of 126 trunk

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All your emails are coming through. Quit worrying so much. WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com writes: Second posting of 126 trunk lid response went thru; anybody first one? Wilton -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

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PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Second posting of 126 trunk lid response went thru; anybody first one? Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost

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Me, either. That's the point. Thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Did not see first one. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC

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On Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:53:55 -0500 Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net wrote: Receiving You 5 by 5 Shouldn't that be 5 by 9? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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5 by 5 refers to signal strength (how loud on a scale of 1 to 5) and clarity, meaning loud and clear. 1 by 1 would mean can hear that you're transmitting but can't understand you. What would 9 mean? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun,

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He should turn it up to 11 --R On 8/19/2012 7:49 PM, Max Dillon wrote: 5 by 5 refers to signal strength (how loud on a scale of 1 to 5) and clarity, meaning loud and clear. 1 by 1 would mean can hear that you're transmitting but can't understand you. What would 9 mean?

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On Aug 19, 2012, at 6:53 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: He should turn it up to 11 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeOXsA8sp_Efeature=youtube_gdata_player Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

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On Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:49:23 -0400 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: 5 by 5 refers to signal strength (how loud on a scale of 1 to 5) and clarity, meaning loud and clear. 1 by 1 would mean can hear that you're transmitting but can't understand you. What would 9 mean? See

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