I must admit, I spent a lot of time working on air cooled VW's. Staring in
highschool and progressing to owning a gas station for four years after
college. I tried to get one engine rebuilt a week in addition to the other
repairs. Lots of floors, rocker panels and ball joint front axle
reinforcements. I still have the engine line boring equipment as well as an
assortment of air cooled VW'S, mostly rusting away. My attention lately has
been to Mercedes vehicles. Ron Courcy
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1. Re: VW Content: Isn't Poos cute? (Allan Streib)
2. Re: 32kmi 1984 Mercedes Benz 300D - $28,000 (Greensboro) (G Mann)
3. Re: VW Content: Isn't Poos cute? (Peter Frederick)
4. Re: This car sells it self! 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster
- $24, 990 (James Island) (Andrew Strasfogel)
5. Re: 1980s-1990s Mercedes benz parts, new, old stock - $1500
(Andrew Strasfogel)
6. Re: 32kmi 1984 Mercedes Benz 300D - $28,000 (Greensboro)
(Andrew Strasfogel)
7. Re: This car sells it self! 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster
- $24, 990 (James Island) (Allan Streib)
8. Re: This car sells it self! 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster
- $24, 990 (James Island) (Dan Penoff)
9. 1995 E320 $3,500 (Allan Streib)
10. Re: 1995 E320 $3,500 (Dan Penoff)
11. Extra zero in price? (Allan Streib)
12. Somebody needs this (Kaleb Striplin)
13. Re: 1991 Mercedes 350SD Abomination (Dwight Giles)
14. Re: Extra zero in price? (Buggered Benzmail)
15. Re: Somebody needs this (Buggered Benzmail)
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2020 14:04:44 -0500
From: Allan Streib <astr...@indiana.edu>
To: Jim Cathey via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] VW Content: Isn't Poos cute?
Message-ID: <87eek2bvsj....@viking.dsc.sice.indiana.edu>
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First car was a '71 super beetle. Rebuilt the engine, which was a
success. Attempted to repair rusted-out rocker panels, which was less so
but ended up servicable. Never really got the hang of adjusting the drum
brakes. Could get them working for a week or two but the pedal always
ended up going back to full travel and I'd have to pump the brakes to
stop. Replaced several wheel cylinders during my ownership, maybe I
never got all the air bled out. I was 17 and didn't really know what I
was doing -- Bentley mamual was my guide for everything.
Allan
Jim Cathey via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes:
>> Wonder how many of us have air cooled engine experience?
>
>
> My parents had a beetle. Cold, and slow I remember.
>
> I replaced the rod and welded closed the hole in the block
> of my Ryobi garden tiller. Does that count?
>
> -- Jim
>
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2020 12:27:54 -0700
From: G Mann <g2ma...@gmail.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 32kmi 1984 Mercedes Benz 300D - $28,000
(Greensboro)
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It is the ultra rare 6 cylinder 300D... interesting... but not possible...
Certainly top dollar price.
On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 9:19 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> Why didn?t they put in on BAT crack.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Dec 6, 2020, at 10:01 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> > ?Wow
> >
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> https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/greensboro-1984-mercedes-benz-300d/7242196234.html
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> > --
> > --FT
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2020 13:40:28 -0600
From: Peter Frederick <psf...@earthlink.net>
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] VW Content: Isn't Poos cute?
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We had a 70 Beetle, dropped #3 exhaust valve and we had a family friend rebuild
it. Rusted away, but we all drove the stuffings out of it. Great car for what
it was.
The trick to them is that they NEED valve adjustments, particularly on #3
cylinder because the oil cooler is on that side and #3 tends to run warm. If
you don't keep them adjusted, the exhaust valve will get tight, overheat, and
break off.
Changing the o-rngs on the oil cooler is also a necessity that is always
ignored -- eventually they leak, and when enough oil gets in there the engine
catches of fire on the highway and destroys the car.
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2020 16:16:10 -0500
From: Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] This car sells it self! 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
Roadster - $24, 990 (James Island)
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Maybe $15K if one documented owner/dealer serviced from day one.
On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 11:08 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> It does look nice but not $25k nice
>
>
> https://hiltonhead.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-1986-mercedes-benz-560sl/7242376597.html
>
> --
> --FT
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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2020 16:17:38 -0500
From: Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1980s-1990s Mercedes benz parts, new, old stock -
$1500
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Looks like someone hijacked Santa's sled.
On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 11:21 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> Seems way overpriced to me
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Dec 6, 2020, at 10:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > ?Kleb needs to buy this stuff
> >
> >
> https://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/d/charleston-1980s-1990s-mercedes-benz/7240818324.html
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> > --
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2020 16:23:00 -0500
From: Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 32kmi 1984 Mercedes Benz 300D - $28,000
(Greensboro)
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And a bad color combo to boot.
On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 2:28 PM G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:
> It is the ultra rare 6 cylinder 300D... interesting... but not possible...
> Certainly top dollar price.
>
> On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 9:19 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Why didn?t they put in on BAT crack.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Dec 6, 2020, at 10:01 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > ?Wow
> > >
> > >
> >
> https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/greensboro-1984-mercedes-benz-300d/7242196234.html
> > >
> > > --
> > > --FT
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2020 17:06:48 -0500
From: Allan Streib <astr...@indiana.edu>
To: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] This car sells it self! 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
Roadster - $24, 990 (James Island)
Message-ID: <878saabnd3....@viking.dsc.sice.indiana.edu>
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Maybe like this one?
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/carmel-1988-mercedes-benz-560-sl/7239871662.html
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes:
> Maybe $15K if one documented owner/dealer serviced from day one.
>
> On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 11:08 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> It does look nice but not $25k nice
>>
>>
>> https://hiltonhead.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-1986-mercedes-benz-560sl/7242376597.html
>>
>> --
>> --FT
>>
>>
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2020 17:10:12 -0500
From: Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com>
To: Okie Benz <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] This car sells it self! 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
Roadster - $24, 990 (James Island)
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That's in a very high socioeconomic area, too. Carmel is where the ?new money?
in Indianapolis lives for the most part.
-D
> On Dec 6, 2020, at 5:06 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> wrote:
>
> Maybe like this one?
>
> https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/carmel-1988-mercedes-benz-560-sl/7239871662.html
>
>
>
> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes:
>
>> Maybe $15K if one documented owner/dealer serviced from day one.
>>
>> On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 11:08 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>>> It does look nice but not $25k nice
>>>
>>>
>>> https://hiltonhead.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-1986-mercedes-benz-560sl/7242376597.html
>>>
>>> --
>>> --FT
>>>
>>>
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2020 17:14:35 -0500
From: Allan Streib <astr...@indiana.edu>
To: Mercedes Okiebenz <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: [MBZ] 1995 E320 $3,500
Message-ID: <875z5ebn04....@viking.dsc.sice.indiana.edu>
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Weird that a 62K mile car would have the seat leather worn out and need
all that suspension work?
https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-1995-mercedes-e320/7242584885.html
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Message: 10
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2020 17:19:30 -0500
From: Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com>
To: Okie Benz <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1995 E320 $3,500
Message-ID: <ad0d7a99-5dc4-48dc-9081-5aa0e5772...@penoff.com>
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It?s not so much that the upholstery ?wore out? but the perforated material in
the center of the cushion breaks down from wear and UV and tears easily.
My 1995 E420 has the exact same issue, probably because it spend most of it?s
life in south Florida. If this car spent a lot of time outside that could
easily explain it. Also, the outer panels of the lower seat cushions in the
rear are broken down as well, also an indicator of UV damage.
-D
> On Dec 6, 2020, at 5:14 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> wrote:
>
> Weird that a 62K mile car would have the seat leather worn out and need
> all that suspension work?
>
> https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-1995-mercedes-e320/7242584885.html
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Message: 11
Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2020 21:28:32 -0500
From: Allan Streib <astr...@indiana.edu>
To: Mercedes Okiebenz <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: [MBZ] Extra zero in price?
Message-ID: <87wnxu9wof....@viking.dsc.sice.indiana.edu>
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https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/d/cambridge-city-benz-mechanic-special/7242253604.html
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Message: 12
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2020 20:45:08 -0600
From: Kaleb Striplin <ka...@striplin.net>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: [MBZ] Somebody needs this
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Mercedes benz 1525
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/grd/d/mayview-mercedes-benz-1525/7242960045.html
Sent from my iPhone
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Message: 13
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2020 21:56:29 -0500
From: Dwight Giles <dwight.gi...@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes 350SD Abomination
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A road bender.?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Dec 6, 2020, 12:22 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3943779262340133
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> --
> --FT
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Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2020 22:40:36 -0500
From: Buggered Benzmail <buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Extra zero in price?
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Yep
--FT
Sent from iPhone
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Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2020 22:43:04 -0500
From: Buggered Benzmail <buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this
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What?s a ?wet kit??
--FT
Sent from iPhone
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> ?Mercedes benz 1525
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