Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: I shoulda been a plumber

If it's a work van he can deduct the financing and depreciation from his taxes. For business use, it all boils down to "do I make more money by having it" and for a tradesperson such as a plumber that's almost certainly "yes." And from a cash flow perspective, it makes sense to pay for it over

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: I shoulda been a plumber

No idea. He has kids and lives in a nice house so perhaps he paid cash. On Fri, Jun 23, 2023 at 12:40 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 23/06/2023 11:37 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > My Salvadoran plumber and I both are addicted to Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: I shoulda been a plumber

On 23/06/2023 11:37 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: My Salvadoran plumber and I both are addicted to Mercedes diesels. The difference is that my three diesels are 9 - 38 years old. Wilbur's work van is a 2021 Sprinter diesel he purchased for $65K.

[MBZ] Semi-OT: I shoulda been a plumber

My Salvadoran plumber and I both are addicted to Mercedes diesels. The difference is that my three diesels are 9 - 38 years old. Wilbur's work van is a 2021 Sprinter diesel he purchased for $65K. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Semi-OT: Rebuilt titles

For the few who aren't educated about this phenomenon -- present company included -- here's a good explanation. https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/buying-used-car-whats-rebuilt-title-236599?LNX=CRMB2CRV20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Coffee bean skins for car parts

Cool beans! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 2019 Sprinter 82 miles, Der Doodlewagen 1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 9, 2019, at 11:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > BUSINESSFord to make car parts out of McDonald's coffee bean skins > > Published:

[MBZ] Semi-OT: Coffee bean skins for car parts

BUSINESSFord to make car parts out of McDonald's coffee bean skins Published: Monday, December 9, 2019 [image: Ian Olson and Debbie Mielewski admire headlamp housing. Photo credit: Ford Motor Co.] Ian Olson, senior director of global sustainability at McDonald's, and Debbie Mielewski, a

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

On my rusty crypsler rims, (steel) I left it bare and the goop held.  For alum, I htink you can leave it bare or paint with anything for alum.  (Rusoleum makes an alum primer.   That alone should be plenty. or a spray of KILZ should work. Kilz is pretty sticky. Frederick Moir via Mercedes

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> Frederick wrote: > Corrosion and paint and layers of rubber sealant have been > removed from the tire sealing area, so was wondering what paint > to put on the raw aluminum alloy? > Wurth's ? or ? Or just leave it bare? Not alloy, but I have use JBWeld to smooth out heavily pitted steel rims.

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

In your case, to me, it suggests perhaps a good wire brushing [wheel on a drill, perhaps a brass wire wheel] to remove all corrosion to bare clean metal, followed by J B Metal applied with spatula as smoothly as possible, then sanded smooth to present a clean surface to meet the tire bead. Fresh

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

Alles. Thanks for the replies. I have my own ancient tyre machine and the goop (rubber cement) that seals rims. My problem is that the sealant works but ( IMO) that the air is escaping via the very thin layer of corrosion under the paint. Corrosion and paint and layers of rubber sealant have been

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

Had same experience with a rim for a boat trailer, special goo applied during mounting, never had another leak, but maybe on your car the aesthetics won't be so nice? Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 16, 2019 1:32:04 PM G Mann via Mercedes : > There is a type of tire mount material that is

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

There is a type of tire mount material that is made specifically for this problem. I had such an issue with one rim on a truck, the tire shop applied the "goop" material and never had an issue as long as that tire was mounted... was advised to use it with each re-mount however. Sorry, it's been

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

I would use something like this: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/semezcoat.php?clickkey=1521954 or a self-etching primer followed by a top coat by the same manufacturer. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/semprimer.php?clickkey=1521954 On Sat, Nov 16, 2019 at 11:45 AM

[MBZ] Semi-OT

Greetings and Salutations! The wheels on my Passat 2005 leak at the rim, so, I bought 4 wheels on craigslist . Upon examination these also leak. (S**t) It appears that a small amount of corrosion has crept under the paint at the rim sealing area. After cleaning the tire seating area, the surface

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

Also well said, but the 2 independent circuits are better. fmiser via Mercedes wrote on 4/12/19 11:16 PM: Curt wrote: Do any of you great founts on knowledge have any experience with dual alternators? The fearless leader of the snowmobile club wants to run 2x 4 foot light bars on his 1989

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

Well said!  +1 G Mann via Mercedes wrote on 4/12/19 11:03 PM: With that kind of amp draw per light bar, I'm thinking they must be Halogen bulbs, which in todays LED world are "old stuff". First, ask what lights he is wanting to run. Then suggest he switch to LEDs, which are much lower amp draw

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

On Sat, 13 Apr 2019 19:26:35 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I'm assuming the 100a rating is peak and that operating we should stay > 20% down, so 80a. I don't know what the heater fan draws but I'm going > to guess 5-6a, then the internal lights, heater mirrors (you need >

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

I'm assuming the 100a rating is peak and that operating we should stay 20% down, so 80a. I don't know what the heater fan draws but I'm going to guess 5-6a, then the internal lights, heater mirrors (you need heated mirrors, the tracks throw snow onto the mirrors) etc...Fortunately this is a

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

Craig's got it, he wants to use a 300w light bar. I think he's crazy, I have a 24" bar on the ASV and its like daytime, I dunno what he thinks he's going to achieve. I'm going to go back with "Dual alternators is harder than its worth" which is true in a very practical sense... -Curt On

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

I think if you just gang them it'll be fine, they should share. (Just like one vs two big guys at the back of your car pushing it up the hill.) Make sure you have a voltmeter, though, as if one should poop out you'll be running at a deficit, which would be nice to know before you get into

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

On Sat, 13 Apr 2019 10:08:16 -0400 archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Doesn't Dodge use a Cummins 6BT in their pickups? > Did you look at this link? > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-NEW-HIGH-OUTPUT-ALTERNATOR-FOR-DODGE-DIESEL-CUMMINS-250AMP-1-YR-WARRANTY-/271118352661 Thay also have higher

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

Doesn't Dodge use a Cummins 6BT in their pickups? Did you look at this link? https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-NEW-HIGH-OUTPUT-ALTERNATOR-FOR-DODGE-DIESEL-CUMMINS-250AMP-1-YR-WARRANTY-/271118352661 On Sat, 13 Apr 2019 02:10:08 + (UTC)

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

> On April 12, 2019 at 10:10 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > The machine is powered by a Cummins 6BT and currently has a 105amp > alternator. Those big light bars are rated at 24a each (!) which I think is > bonkers. So, what's the problem? My 1977 Saab has K-Jetronic injection, a

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

On Fri, 12 Apr 2019 21:03:15 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > With that kind of amp draw per light bar, I'm thinking they must be > Halogen bulbs, which in todays LED world are "old stuff". There are 300 W LED light bars. 300 W / 12 V = 25 A. > IF he insists on going the high amp draw and

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

> Curt wrote: > Do any of you great founts on knowledge have any experience with > dual alternators? The fearless leader of the snowmobile club > wants to run 2x 4 foot light bars on his 1989 Tucker Sno-Cat. > The machine is powered by a Cummins 6BT and currently has a > 105amp alternator. Those

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

With that kind of amp draw per light bar, I'm thinking they must be Halogen bulbs, which in todays LED world are "old stuff". First, ask what lights he is wanting to run. Then suggest he switch to LEDs, which are much lower amp draw and much better light. Just switched to an LED landing light on

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

I've seen articles on dual alternators for aircraft, but they are usually for totally redundant electrical systems, not twice the amps. On Fri, Apr 12, 2019 at 9:10 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Do any of you great founts on knowledge have any experience with

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

buying leds would be cheaper.  (or are these leds consuming 24 amps?) How about he strap on his honda generator and run 120, 240,  or 277 Volt lights?? my one 4" aircraft landing light lit up the whole world for plowing snow.  It did NOT draw 24 amps @ 12 V.   Luckily, johnny law never

[MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

Do any of you great founts on knowledge have any experience with dual alternators? The fearless leader of the snowmobile club wants to run 2x 4 foot light bars on his 1989 Tucker Sno-Cat. The machine is powered by a Cummins 6BT and currently has a 105amp alternator. Those big light bars are

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: BMW Question

You store the BMW at my place, I'll make sure it gets plenty of exercise. When you get a house you can have what's left of it back. Fair Dinkum. On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 2:25 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My brother lives there and has for 20+ years. He has been

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: BMW Question

> On May 24, 2017 at 12:48 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I am pursuing a job opportunity in Memphis and if I get it, I will be moving > to Memphis. If it's Bendini, Lambert and Locke, run away, no matter how much money they offer you. Mitch Not

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: BMW Question

F150s are everywhere, shouldn't be hard to replace, though you will be buying someone's neglected maintenance. On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 1:25 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My brother lives there and has for 20+ years. He has been very helpful. > But, I appreciate

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: BMW Question

Gee thanks. I could take a few parts of it and get that much. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Curley McLain [mailto:126die...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 1:23 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: BMW Question

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: BMW Question

he obviously should move to Germantown. I found a decent MB shop there years ago. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes May 24, 2017 at 12:26 PM Drive a 740 to Meffis, fly back and tow the other one with the truck. Yer all good. I have some good friends who live

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: BMW Question

My brother lives there and has for 20+ years. He has been very helpful. But, I appreciate the offer. His opinions are a little slanted because his ideas on housing prices are significantly higher than mine. I wish I could take all the vehicles to Memphis. But, I will have to rent a house

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: BMW Question

$150 Donald Snook via Mercedes May 24, 2017 at 11:48 AM I am pursuing a job opportunity in Memphis and if I get it, I will be moving to Memphis. I currently have three cars: 1. 1999 BMW 740iL with 102,000 miles 2. 2000 BMW 740iL with 231,000 miles and 3. 1992

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: BMW Question

Drive a 740 to Meffis, fly back and tow the other one with the truck. Yer all good. I have some good friends who live in/near Memphis if you need any advice on places to live, etc. --R On 5/24/17 12:48 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: I am pursuing a job opportunity in Memphis and if

[MBZ] Semi OT: BMW Question

I am pursuing a job opportunity in Memphis and if I get it, I will be moving to Memphis. I currently have three cars: 1. 1999 BMW 740iL with 102,000 miles 2. 2000 BMW 740iL with 231,000 miles and 3. 1992 Ford F150. I really want to keep the truck, but I am not sure it will make sense to

[MBZ] Semi OT: New Cherokee offroad

My parents bought a new Cherokee at the end of last year, its a soft-roader, no low range, AWD but last week I finally had a chance to run it around offroad.We had a culvert wash out at camp which limited us to one road in and out, normally we've got a loop. The upper road which is the one that

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: Virtual Machines

Good to know, but it still sounds like a disease. Craig via Mercedes June 2, 2016 at 11:40 PMvia Postbox On Thu, 02 Jun 2016 23:14:35 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: Virtual Machines

*sniff sniff* Oh IRIX, you were so beautiful. To have your life cut so short is a tragedy. *pours one out for my homies* On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 6:48 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good info! thanks. (Unix Remote desktop user in 1996-1998 Remember SGI?) > M$

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: Virtual Machines

On Thu, 02 Jun 2016 23:14:35 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > But not Mac? > > Sounds interesting other than that. > >From http://sylpheed.sraoss.jp/en/ Sylpheed runs on many systems such as Windows, Linux, BSD, Mac OS X and other Unix-like

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: Virtual Machines

> > fmiser wrote: > > > > And, I recall that Eudora used MBox format. That is a very > > widely used format with lots of tools for manipulating, > > converting, etc. You shouldn't have to use a guest OS just to > > access old Eudora files - unless you want to _run_ Eudora. > Craig wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: Virtual Machines

But not Mac? Sounds interesting other than that. Craig via Mercedes June 2, 2016 at 7:54 PMvia Postbox On Thu, 2 Jun 2016 18:42:05 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes Sylpheed uses the MBox

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: Virtual Machines

On Thu, 2 Jun 2016 18:42:05 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > And, I recall that Eudora used MBox format. That is a very widely > used format with lots of tools for manipulating, converting, etc. > You shouldn't have to use a guest OS just to access old Eudora > files -

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: Virtual Machines

> Curley wrote: > > What's the current thought on VMs? Is Virtual Box still as good > as any free one? > I want to install a VM and put 10.6.8 on it via time machine > restore so I can still access the eudora files from 10.11 El Crap. I started out rolling my own using qemu. Then I used

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: Virtual Machines

Good info! thanks. (Unix Remote desktop user in 1996-1998 Remember SGI?) M$ terminal services admin/user 1999-2015) I can see where that would be a great thing. Ed Booher via Mercedes June 2, 2016 at 11:09 AMvia Postbox

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: Virtual Machines

VirtualBox is my absolute favorite for a very simple reason. Remote Desktop Protocol. VB has it baked in, so that *any* OS running in a VM under VB has RDP, thus can be hit with any RDP client. Which means I technically use it as a Hypervisor instead of a Virtual Machine because I install OS's on

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: Virtual Machines

VirtualBox is still around and works well. Just be sure you get the latest version. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jun 2, 2016, at 11:07 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > What's the current thought on VMs? Is Virtual Box still as good as any free > one? I

[MBZ] Semi OT: Virtual Machines

What's the current thought on VMs? Is Virtual Box still as good as any free one? I installed Vbox in 2012, but never used it. If I had ever needed winders, I had planned to put it on the VBox. I want to install a VM and put 10.6.8 on it via time machine restore so I can still access the

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT and even cooler - natural gas fill ups at home

Just like how acetylene is handled. You won't be filling at home unless the goobers resort to taxing by the mile and by the year/month/week Powder power: a boost for natural-gas-fueled cars?Published: Monday, November 23, 2015 California scientists have come up with a powder that could

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT and even cooler - natural gas fill ups at home

rew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> > Subject: [MBZ] Semi-OT and even cooler - natural gas fill ups at home > > Powder power: a boost for natural-gas-fueled cars?Published: Monday, > November 23, 2015 > > California scientists have come up with a powder that could help more c

[MBZ] Semi-OT and even cooler - natural gas fill ups at home

Powder power: a boost for natural-gas-fueled cars?Published: Monday, November 23, 2015 California scientists have come up with a powder that could help more cars run on natural gas. More than 150,000 vehicles in the United States already run off natural gas, but most are trucks and buses. This

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT - bolt vs tap size

On Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:28:58 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: At the hardware store the existing bolt (I used the new one from the other side) proved to be 12x1.5 so I bought a 12x1.5 tap. Which turns out to be too big... When I put my micrometer on the bolt is ~11.8mm,

[MBZ] Semi OT - bolt vs tap size

Last week when I messed with the subframe bushings I ran one side's bolt in too far and buggered the bolt and the threads slightly (the bolt did unscrew) so I figured I'd run a tap up there to clean things up before I put in another bolt. At the hardware store the existing bolt (I used the new

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT - bolt vs tap size

Old Trick: Take old bolt to hardware, find out which size nut {Diameter Pitch} fits it. By a Grade 8 bolt that size, put the nut on about 1 inch,grind or cut a gash in the threads, remove the nut which will deburr the threads. You can now screw that bolt into the buggered thread and that

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT - bolt vs tap size

Peter wrote: gash in the threads, remove the nut which will deburr the threads.  You can now screw that bolt into the buggered thread and that will reform them. Nice. Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

-Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 9:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT Rich, Ed, Dwight, et al. Great suggestions! Thanks for the replies. Looks

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

, 2010 9:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT Rich, Ed, Dwight, et al. Great suggestions! Thanks for the replies. Looks like Home Depot gets more of my money. The Conn 190DT is here in my yard awaiting some spare time to evaluate. The body is the cleanest one I have seen

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

Max, et al. Had not thought of an ozone generator. Good idea, thanks Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis maximus. On 5/4/2010 8:20 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Agree on the weak bleach solution, also consider an ozone generator to get at all the nooks and crannies that

[MBZ] Semi-OT

Hi, all. My driveway has suffered the dreaded diesel leak syndrome. Some time this winter Bent leaked about 4 gallons of fuel onto and into my asphalt driveway, leaving behind a patch of fine gravel and no tar. Q. Is there a product out there that will repair/fix or replace the missing binder?

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

I think there are some kind of epoxy repair patch stuff, not sure if you can get it consumer-grade or not. --R On 5/3/2010 2:15 PM, Frederick W Moir wrote: Hi, all. My driveway has suffered the dreaded diesel leak syndrome. Some time this winter Bent leaked about 4 gallons of fuel onto and

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

I'd clear away all the loose stuff, as I find a larger clean hole, with a clean edge is easier to patch. You can get a bag of ready mix driveway patch repair. You have to over fill a bit, and then tamp it down well! If you do it right, and it's not hard, you get a pretty good, durable repair.

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

) 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of E M Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 5:23 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT I'd clear

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

Rich, Ed, Dwight, et al. Great suggestions! Thanks for the replies. Looks like Home Depot gets more of my money. The Conn 190DT is here in my yard awaiting some spare time to evaluate. The body is the cleanest one I have seen, excepting the hail-stone dings. Anyone got a planishing hammer?

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes- boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of E M Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 5:23 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT I'd clear away all the loose stuff, as I find a larger clean hole, with a clean edge is easier to patch. You

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

YES Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 12:08 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Semi

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

Wonko the Sane wrote: I have a better idea. You rent a plane, I fly it, we pick everyone up who will fit on the plane. Gordon can get on the radio during approach: You get us $10 million in unmarked bills in one hour or we crash into your terminal ___

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

you are not licensed to fly a plane. If I rent the plane I will be flying th e plane, although I am also not licensed to fly. Wonko the Sane wrote: I have a better idea. You rent a plane, I fly it, we pick everyone up who will fit on the plane. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300,

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

oh boy Benz Hogs wrote: What dates are they talking about? We're flying to Philly Feb 19th for the weekend to meet some of her family. Luther KB5QHURiver Forest, IL '87 300SDL (300,xxx mi) Mountain Man wrote: z wrote: I'm in Chicago too! :) Your signature sez alma, AR.

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

This from a guy who made fun of my 240D... -Curt Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:17:34 -0600 From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ Message-ID:     61dfb08b1001302117l735f4292se233ca1378847...@mail.gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

, like $35 a night for up to 6 people I think. -Curt Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:18:06 -0600 From: Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ Message-ID: 4b65128e.5060...@gulseth.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

Maybe a more central location, though it would need to be geographic not demographic. Western Iowa? Nebraska? clay On Jan 30, 2010, at 9:19 PM, Mountain Man wrote: OK Don wrote: Both of you are missing the point of a Q - getting as many old Benzs (and their drivers) in one spot as

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

Clay wrote: Maybe a more central location, though it would need to be geographic not demographic. Western Iowa? Nebraska? What about Wichita? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

That may work. Though I had to ditch the POS SDL at the dealer there. clay On Jan 31, 2010, at 2:34 PM, Donald Snook wrote: Clay wrote: Maybe a more central location, though it would need to be geographic not demographic. Western Iowa? Nebraska? What about Wichita? Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

That works for me -- of course, sop does Claremore. On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 4:34 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Clay wrote: Maybe a more central location, though it would need to be geographic not demographic. Western Iowa? Nebraska? What about Wichita? Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

z wrote: What dates are they talking about? This is the 1st or 2nd weekend after labor day - in RI. mao ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 8:48 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ Try the tofu. :-) On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 8:31 AM, Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.netwrote: Dwight, Curt, et al. Turkey bacon, H? Perhaps, especially if you

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

Dwight wrote: If you come to the ChowdahQ I will make tofu chowdah and veggie burgers. C'mon, Wonko - let's begin to pencil this thing in. You are furthest west. On the way east, you pick me up, then to indiana for Allan, and who else?? Isn't there someone here from philly? ChowdahQ here we

Re: [MBZ] MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

Warwick, RI, second Saturday of September or somewhere there abouts. Dwight is more or less in charge while I'm big on providing moral support entertainment and animal based chow. -Curt Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:38:13 EST From: rdeaf...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

Let me get this straight. I pick you up in Chicago and drive for two days discussing politics. The way my luck has been going recently -- including having the rear bumper of my 240D sort of fall off after I backed the car into the garage -- I'd get pulled over for speeding (in a 240D?) and you'd

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

Wonko wrote: get pulled over for speeding (in a 240D?) and you'd tell the cop, Yea, you fascist pig, I don't think you have the guts to handcuff us and hold us for magistrate trial for just speeding. I think I will pass. :-) hmmm - i gotta be a bit less transparent in my planning... I'll

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

I have a better idea. You rent a plane, I fly it, we pick everyone up who will fit on the plane. On Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 10:42 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.comwrote: Wonko wrote: get pulled over for speeding (in a 240D?) and you'd tell the cop, Yea, you fascist pig, I don't think you

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

Wonko wrote: I have a better idea. You rent a plane, I fly it, we pick everyone up who will fit on the plane. I can see you are not grasping the concept here. Money, my friend, is in short supply. The more people in the car, the less each spends on gas. We sleep in the road ditch. mao

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

Both of you are missing the point of a Q - getting as many old Benzs (and their drivers) in one spot as possible - that means that you each need to drive your own car! On Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 10:54 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.comwrote: Wonko wrote: I have a better idea. You rent a

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

My 240D would definitely win the ugly car contest. you are missing the point of a Q - getting as many old Benzs (and their drivers) in one spot as possible - that means that you each need to drive own car! On Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 10:54 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Wonko

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

I'm in Chicago too! :) Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (300,xxx mi) Mountain Man wrote: Wonko wrote: get pulled over for speeding (in a 240D?) and you'd tell the cop, Yea, you fascist pig, I don't think you have the guts to handcuff us and hold us for magistrate trial for just

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

OK Don wrote: Both of you are missing the point of a Q - getting as many old Benzs (and their drivers) in one spot as possible - that means that you each need to drive your own car! In the depths of an employment recession, I wonder if we can't compromise. Two guys per car? You could meet up

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

z wrote: I'm in Chicago too! :) Your signature sez alma, AR. ... well, okay - you can come to the Q too... Bring the new mrsz also? You can make the Q your honeymoon - can Curt prepare for that? School would be in session, no? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

What dates are they talking about? We're flying to Philly Feb 19th for the weekend to meet some of her family. Luther KB5QHURiver Forest, IL '87 300SDL (300,xxx mi) Mountain Man wrote: z wrote: I'm in Chicago too! :) Your signature sez alma, AR. ... well, okay - you can

[MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

Dwight, Curt, et al. Turkey bacon, H? Perhaps, especially if you didn't tell me what it was. I've eaten a lot of strange things whilst on deployment in various corners of the world. A lot of it was good, some of it was weird (Sheep's eyeballs?), and some of it made me wish for an

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

Try the tofu. :-) On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 8:31 AM, Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.netwrote: Dwight, Curt, et al. Turkey bacon, H? Perhaps, especially if you didn't tell me what it was. I've eaten a lot of strange things whilst on deployment in various corners of the world.

[MBZ] Semi-OT Manual

Hi, All. Rummaging among my books, found an 81 Rabbit Owners Manual gas/diesel. Free for the asking. Fred Moir Lynn MA KlattaH KlattaH (Boston version) Democracy is based on the assumption that a million men are wiser than one man. How's that again? I missed something Autocracy is based on the

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT redux

and info is easier to send via email, but it occasionally is hours, rather than seconds, in getting there. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 3:06 PM To: Mercedes Subject: [MBZ] Semi OT

[MBZ] Semi OT

Calling All Gurus (Gurii?) When downloading and viewing the list mail I sometimes only get one half of the question-answer pair, usually just the answers. Any ideas? TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA Cold Diesel Days.

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT

: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 12:58 PM To: Mercedes Subject: [MBZ] Semi OT Calling All Gurus (Gurii?) When downloading and viewing the list mail I sometimes only get one half of the question-answer pair, usually just

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT

Hi, All. Should have been clearer. The message that was the question part of this thread was acknowledged by mercedesbounces as received, but I did not get the original post. I did check that my settings in okiebenz had not changed. Over. cue: 'Scarecrow Song from Wizard of OZ Fred Moir Lynn

[MBZ] Semi OT redux

Well I just received the original email at 15:03 sent at 12:57, acknowledged at 13:03. Fred dammit, patience! TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel dummy

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT redux

- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 3:06 PM To: Mercedes Subject: [MBZ] Semi OT redux Well I just received the original email at 15:03 sent at 12:57, acknowledged at 13:03. Fred dammit, patience! TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel

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