Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Mailboxes Etc. is now owned by UPS. They've changed over the store signage that I've seen 'round here. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Never having done this, but just thinking out loud would it be possible to rent a mailbox at one of those Mailboxes, Etc.

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
For what it is worth (which probably isn't much), I think this thread has generated more total responses (this is #90 -- one of the good things about gmail is that it counts that up for you) than any other one, including Mobil 1 threads. That isn't a criticism in any way ... just a statement.

Re: [MBZ] my wife did it!

2005-12-08 Thread Tom Scordato
Chris said It warmed my heart. :-) good lady...that OM603 oh I mean your wife too! My wife said (as they often due in New England, she is a Yankee) when I brought the first one home, you are out of your gourd. Now this time when I flew out to Phoenix solo and drove the 1979 240D cross

Re: [MBZ] '82 300SD STABILIZER FIXED!!

2005-12-08 Thread Dan Weeks
Thank YOU for the referral. Drove for Lotus, huh? Does that (racing accident?) explain the limp? Anyway, I liked him immensely. Sadie is getting her work done there from now on. I'll probably end up taking my TD westfalia there, too. Dan Dan, Thanks for letting us know! Jim, Howe, the

Re: [MBZ] my wife did it!

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
Not to throw a wet blanket on the congratulations -- but did I see you say started on the second attempt? That implies that she stopped cranking before it started. One attempt too many. On 12/8/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris said It warmed my heart. :-) good lady...that

Re: [MBZ] 84 190E - Concerns?

2005-12-08 Thread Jim Cathey
Looking at a 190E for what I feel is a too cheap price of $600. The seller says the vehicle will start and run but usually needs to be coaxed into doing so. Said something like the injection pump was bad and that the repair was more than the car is worth? Fuel pump? What should I know about

Re: [MBZ] Headlight repair

2005-12-08 Thread Jim Cathey
Is shoe goo or goop also the best bet for a 126 electric seat switch recline post? For broken off narrow little posts, I'd think that drilling the centers out for a support spike, something like a ribbed paneling nail, is the best bet. Then use the glue. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 190D Day 3

2005-12-08 Thread Hendrik Riessen
I have never had the need to do this but you can try and measure the temperature of the water in the radiator to confirm that the gauge is not working. Just because the thermostat is near new does not mean it can not fail, especially if it is a cheap one. Hendrik - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread OK Don
But when they come with the car, already mounted on nice rims -- -- -- -- got to use them on the drive home tonight - they worked just fine. On 12/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Snow tires around here are really a waste of money for the 2 or 3 days of the year that you might

[MBZ] Tires for free

2005-12-08 Thread Tom Scordato
Tires, Two (2) Pirelli P 4000s, P195/70 R 14 Two (2) tires in good shape. Less than 5000 miles on them. FREE for the pair you pick up. Tires are all season radials, Super Touring Came off a 1979 240D. You come and pick up, you can have em free. I am not messing with sending them. see

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q

2005-12-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
do tell more about this!! TimothyPilgrim wrote: Won't we all be bringing a diesel generator? I mean, why not just bring inverters and use the car engines? It was good enough for my parents to keep the house warm during the big Ice Storm of 1998. Tim 1982 300TD Moby -- Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Everyone should get CB's. I used to have a CB in my 240D when I was 16. Geez, that seems like yesterday on one had but so long ago on the other. Tom Reynolds wrote: How about Valentine? Have them equip the vehicles going up there for safety's sake. Might not be a bad idea to check with

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread John Robbins
LT Don wrote: For what it is worth (which probably isn't much), I think this thread has generated more total responses (this is #90 -- one of the good things about gmail is that it counts that up for you) than any other one, including Mobil 1 threads. That whole GM bashing thing didn't make it

Re: [MBZ] One more Carfax request

2005-12-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SD VIN WDBGB34E6NA053060 Body Style 4 Door Sedan Country of Manufacture Germany Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description WDBGB34E6NA053060 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found

Re: [MBZ] Headlight repair

2005-12-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have never been able to repair the switch pins once the break. Scott Ritchey wrote: Is shoe goo or goop also the best bet for a 126 electric seat switch recline post? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Kevin
On Wed, Dec 07, 2005 at 07:22:14PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Everyone should get CB's. I used to have a CB in my 240D when I was 16. Geez, that seems like yesterday on one had but so long ago on the other. I have a CB, and use it on some four wheeling trips. CBs suck for caravans,

[MBZ] Amsoil verse Mobil 1

2005-12-08 Thread Tom Scordato
I know this has been beat to death,time and time again but I am have trouble getting synthetic Mobil 1 for the weight I need at Wally World or the other auto places. I would love to find the M! 5w-40 but can not seem to find it. I have been running the 15w-50 M1 extended service now that I

Re: [MBZ] 84 190E - Concerns?

2005-12-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, I have seen several of the 2.3 motors that were junk. Looked at one for $1700 or so once, fired it up, VERY little oil pressure, sounded like it was going to blow up and any moment. THe lady sounded like she was surprised. Jim Cathey wrote: Looking at a 190E for what I feel is a too

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well, you have a point there. How much snow did you all get. We got maybe 1/2 inch so far but its slick as heck in some spots. OK Don wrote: But when they come with the car, already mounted on nice rims -- -- -- -- got to use them on the drive home tonight - they worked just fine. On

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread John Robbins
Christopher McCann wrote: I'm confused...is it summer 2006 or 2007 that you would be free? Can't tell for sure was what I was trying to get at, but, if this becomes a reality, I will *make* myself available! Things to do along the way: There would be no shortage of those, the problem

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Kevin wrote: I have a CB, and use it on some four wheeling trips. CBs suck for caravans, though - they tend to overload each other if you are too close. I've got a 1w/5w 40ch walkie-talkie with rubber antenna and car cord. Works great for my limited purposes. Probably won't overload on 1w.

Re: [MBZ] 190D Day 3

2005-12-08 Thread Marshall Booth
Curt Raymond wrote: Hi Marshall, I talked to the guy I bought it from and he told me he put in a new thermostat recently. Considering the temp needle barely moves I think it likely something is wrong with the gauge. I definately had heat more than the gauge barely registering would give.

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hahahahaha, well if the M123 ever blows up I will be dropping a turbo down in there. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Maybe I could bring the limo, could get plenty of people in there. Although diesel would be my choice. Got a spare 617? Put it in the LWB and you'll have both

Re: [MBZ] Car for someone? Lt. Don?

2005-12-08 Thread eric peterson
did it give any more particulars like how many miles it had on it. etc etc --- LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: South Carolina is a long way from Iowa. On 12/7/05, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This ad caught my eye in the local trader: 1983 Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel, tan color,

Re: [MBZ] my wife did it!

2005-12-08 Thread Marshall Booth
Christopher McCann wrote: 11 F in KC -1 with wind chill. She called and asked will my car start? I told her if she follows my instructions, it will. Two minutes later, with the OM603 humming in the background, she called back and pronounced it started on the second crank. No block heater

Re: [MBZ] Car for someone? Lt. Don?

2005-12-08 Thread Chris
I quoted the ad in it's entirety. The phone number is there, perhaps you could call before it gets too late. Chris K Cayce, SC - Original Message - From: eric peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 8:36 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Amsoil verse Mobil 1

2005-12-08 Thread Marshall Booth
Tom Scordato wrote: I know this has been beat to death,time and time again but I am have trouble getting synthetic Mobil 1 for the weight I need at Wally World or the other auto places. I would love to find the M! 5w-40 but can not seem to find it. I have been running the 15w-50 M1 extended

Re: [MBZ] 84 190E - Concerns?

2005-12-08 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Does it have the K or KE jetronic (CIS/CISE) fuel injection system? They do rust, mainly in the bottom of the doors. If the bottom of the doors are rust free the rest should be alright. Other than that you may have to replace the timing chain and varuious suspension components, as per other

Re: [MBZ] Diesel on the brain making you crazy?

2005-12-08 Thread OK Don
HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa, etc. You get the point. I've sent Rusty more than that to get it right already, and no, the Olds would not be welcome in my drive. I barely tolerate the Plymouth mini-van, only because it serves as a pick-up with all the seats removed. Yes - it started right up this morning

Re: [MBZ] Fuel induction cleaning Was It's Alive!

2005-12-08 Thread OK Don
Learn something new every day. I thought the newer systems had over 100psi in the rail -- CIS actually runs *higher* operating pressures than most modern injection systems. The pressure from the pump to the fuel distributor is around 90 psi, vs. around 30 psi for most electronic systems.

Re: [MBZ] '87 300TD block heater plug (was my wife did it!)

2005-12-08 Thread OK Don
Yes, call Rusty -- -- -- On 12/7/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Really? Sweet! I bet it was used in IA, it came out at one point, being detachable and was never put back. Awesome...unless it was removed becuase the block heater is broken... I assume this is not an

Re: [MBZ] '82 300SD STABILIZER FIXED!!

2005-12-08 Thread OK Don
Are you talking about the link between the stabilizer bar and the suspension? That's one of the easiest repairs - one bolt on each end of the link, and they are not expensive. On 12/7/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What about the rear stabilizer bar...how much of a PITA is that to

Re: [MBZ] 190D Day 3

2005-12-08 Thread OK Don
I don't know if it can be done in a 190D, but improperly installed thermostats will not work very well -- - On 12/7/05, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have never had the need to do this but you can try and measure the temperature of the water in the radiator to confirm that the

[MBZ] Neutral Safety Switch Adjust

2005-12-08 Thread Scott Ritchey
The neutral safety switch on my 300SD is acting up again. It works fine in warm weather and fine in neutral, but won't start in park when it's real cold. After the engine has run a while, it restarts in park just fine. I suspect the switch just needs adjustment and maybe cleaning. Any advice

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread OK Don
About the same, maybe closer to 1 inch, but it's dry and blowing away --- It was slippery enough for me to verify that the anti-lock brakes do work just fine! On 12/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: well, you have a point there. How much snow did you all get. We got maybe 1/2

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread OK Don
You can all get ham licenses - the basic license test is easy, ALL the questions and answers are on the web, you get to use real radios, and can use from a milliwatt to 1500 watts. On 12/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Everyone should get CB's. I used to have a CB in my 240D

Re: [MBZ] Headlight repair

2005-12-08 Thread Scott Ritchey
This one was broken, drilled, pinned, and glued once before. I think there is enough of the pin still sticking out of the broken post to get a bite. But I was undecided about the adhesive. I have new tubes of JB Weld and Goop sitting on my desk just trying to decide which to use. Looks like the

Re: [MBZ] my wife did it!

2005-12-08 Thread OK Don
At 14F this morning, our 603 at 290k miles, without using the block heater, started after less than 5 seconds of cranking. Glad I replaced all the glow plugs this summer! The 602, at only 240k miles, started just as quickly. Didn't have the throttle even 1/4 of the way down. -- OK Don, KD5NRO

Re: [MBZ] my wife did it!

2005-12-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, so who is driving the SDL and who drives the 2.5? OK Don wrote: At 14F this morning, our 603 at 290k miles, without using the block heater, started after less than 5 seconds of cranking. Glad I replaced all the glow plugs this summer! The 602, at only 240k miles, started just as quickly.

Re: [MBZ] my wife did it!

2005-12-08 Thread OK Don
I'm driving the 2.5 to OKC every day. My son is driving the SDL to school and such. Doris doesn't care what she drives, as long as it will start, so is still driving her van. Out daughter is driving the 240D - I assume it'started OK, since I didn't hear from her - from her apartment to OU and

[MBZ] 190E Redux

2005-12-08 Thread frederick w moir
Hi, All. I have an '85 190E now reduced to a parts vehicle. (rust and second dead trans.) 170K good engine, new chain and gear etc. properly looked after the engines will do much more. My $.02 Fred Moir Lynn MA Three of them thar compession ighnition thingys.

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread OK Don
Oh YES ! I'll get a list of the interesting places from my freind who made the trip this spring. Of course, he took 6 weeks to make it -- sounds like the right pace to me (wishful thinking). It will have to be 2007 for us, this summer is already booked. On 12/7/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Kevin
On Wed, Dec 07, 2005 at 09:14:39PM -0600, OK Don wrote: You can all get ham licenses - the basic license test is easy, ALL the questions and answers are on the web, you get to use real radios, and can use from a milliwatt to 1500 watts. Sort of. Ham radios are far more expensive than FRS, and

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread redghost
Good Lord! Imagine the onboard genset to power that 1500 watt radio. And the ANTENNA would be whipping the tar out of everybody for about 100 feet around as you drive by On Wednesday, December 7, 2005, at 07:14 PM, OK Don wrote: You can all get ham licenses - the basic license test is

Re: [MBZ] Neutral Safety Switch Adjust

2005-12-08 Thread Marshall Booth
Scott Ritchey wrote: The neutral safety switch on my 300SD is acting up again. It works fine in warm weather and fine in neutral, but won't start in park when it's real cold. After the engine has run a while, it restarts in park just fine. I suspect the switch just needs adjustment and maybe

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Jim Cathey
well, you have a point there. How much snow did you all get. We got maybe 1/2 inch so far but its slick as heck in some spots. I think we got about a foot, and temps haven't been above freezing yet. The main roads are all dry, but not so the hill up to our house or our own driveway! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

2005-12-08 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Potter, wrote: You win the Kewpie (sp) doll. I was told that they tried to change to RHD after the US bought the islands, but they could not get the donkeys to walk on the right. I equate that to trying to get Americans to adopt the metric system. Hey! Careful with those

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Kevin wrote: I have a CB, and use it on some four wheeling trips. CBs suck for caravans, though - they tend to overload each other if you are too close. Only if you are using a cheap radio - or trying to listen to a transmitter with hyper-legal power. Stick to GMRS or FRS.

Re: [MBZ] Amsoil verse Mobil 1

2005-12-08 Thread Tom Scordato
Marshal said Tom, Mobil supplies the base stock to Amsoil. The Mobil tribologists I've talked with are very complementary about Amsoil. They point out that the Amsoil synthetics are VERY good oil - even better than Mobil for SOME special applications. It has NO advantage over Mobil for use in

[MBZ] Ot High sulur Diesel in new Ford

2005-12-08 Thread Bob DuPuy
Hey fellow Dieselers, Will occasionally running high sulfur diesel in a 2005 Ford power choke do any harm? I figured Ford has to say don't do it due to emission restrictions, but is there really a compatibility problem with the engine components? Bob DuPuy Parrish, Fl

Re: [MBZ] Neutral Safety Switch Adjust

2005-12-08 Thread Hans Neureiter
Found out on my '82 that the culprit was the bushings in the shift linkage. Too much play, not bad enough for the tranny, but marginal for the switch. There is no adjustment on the switch AFAIK. On 12/7/05, Scott Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The neutral safety switch on my 300SD is acting

Re: [MBZ] Car for someone? Lt. Don?

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
He lives in a high rise in Annandale VA. On 12/7/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't you have a son in the area? On 12/7/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: South Carolina is a long way from Iowa. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Mike Canfield
Nor the Land Cruiser...Will this be MBZ specific? What about Benz powered? Like my dream of an old Willy's Wagoneer with a 300D engine runnning WVO for example? That may be a possibilty by then. Mike - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Mike Canfield
Maybe someone could convince Nokian or Bridgestone to give everyone involved a deal on a new set of snows for the trip. The advertising potential for a trip like this could be astronomical! Chris, you may actually be able to sell advertising to MANY different companies.If they are willing

[MBZ] 15 inch steel rims for 124?

2005-12-08 Thread John Peterson
Has anyone found steel rims for a 124? We're trying to find some for Dwight (lister) for use with snow tires. We found these, which we are unsure they will fit- can anyone help? http://www.autoguide.net/apf/mercedes-wheels_rims/ 15x6 steel wheel. John Peterson Dwight Giles Rhode Island

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
After the latest news, we're ALL going to need passports: http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1c=Articlecid=1133995815625call_pageid=968332188492col=968793972154 Oopsie. I swear, although I work for this government, I had nothing to do with it. Tim

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Mike Canfield
Bet there's not but just maybe if all the cars were running it Ole Willy might just be crazy enough to send a tanker or two along and donate the fuel..Now how to go about at least getting a chance to pass it by him. Sounds right up his alley to me. Mike - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] Credos

2005-12-08 Thread Mike Canfield
I make my entire living off other peoples junk.It's great huh Kaleb? Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 11:40 AM Subject: [MBZ] Credos Hey, even if it _is_ junk doesn't

Re: [MBZ] Diesel on the brain making you crazy?

2005-12-08 Thread Curt Raymond
10F this morning. Hammie started but wasn't crazy about the idea. I remember that the year he started real good in the very cold I was putting a dose (4oz, not the 32oz I put in the 190D yesterday) of Diesel Kleen in at every fillup. The new starter sure cranks better than the old one did!

[MBZ] Arctic Q

2005-12-08 Thread wilton strickland
'FI were physically able, I'd be in. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] 190D Day 3

2005-12-08 Thread Curt Raymond
I know from bitter experience that a backwards thermostat in a 240D is a BAD(and stupid) thing... On the way home last night the heat in the car was vauge at best so I'm pretty confident replacing the thermostat will get things going. Might as well flush the coolant while I'm there...

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Gotta go through Dawson City, of the old gold rush fame. They've got a local specialty cocktail that involves the immersion of an old severed finger into the drink. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, the Disneyland kinda stuff we can get locally... no

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Easy. My parents have a 120V electric blower fireplace insert for their wood fireplace. When the ice storm hit and they were without power for 3 days in the dead of winter, so my dad plugged the Radio Shack power invertor into the 12V lighter in his Cadillac (with a 350 V8 of course) and ran an

Re: [MBZ] Tires for free

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Those are what came on my wagon when I bought it. I wasn't too confident in them, but then realized it was the steering box. Anybody else running these? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tires, Two (2) Pirelli P 4000s, P195/70 R 14

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair, 300SD

2005-12-08 Thread Barry Stark
For those of you on the West coast, I recommend Wolfgang's German Automatic Transmission in Northridge. A bunch of the area indys pull the trannys out and take them to Wolfie for the rebuild. He specializes in only MB, BMW, Porsche trannys. He is a ZF expert, originally trained and worked in the

Re: [MBZ] Headlight repair

2005-12-08 Thread Luther Gulseth
I have. JB weld and a coat hanger wire trimmed to length to reinforce it. Pack the inside of the hollow pin with weld, then slip the wire in place. Viola, repaired and more sturdy than when new! On Wed, 07 Dec 2005 19:25:42 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have

Re: [MBZ] Neutral Safety Switch Adjust

2005-12-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Scott Ritchey wrote: The neutral safety switch on my 300SD is acting up again. It works fine in warm weather and fine in neutral, but won't start in park when it's real cold. After the engine has run a while, it restarts in park just fine. I'd start with checking the external shift

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

2005-12-08 Thread Mike Canfield
Anywhere you are getting ready to make a left turn from a one way street. Mike - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 8:41 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong OK.

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Mike Canfield
Very trueAsk Mac..Mike - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 11:12 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? KALEB'S CREEDO: cheap does not equal junk or bad. Bob Rentfro '77

Re: [MBZ] 84 190E - Concerns?

2005-12-08 Thread Rusty Cullens
Run, don't walk away from it. I don't have enough time or space to say why. Just trust me. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ed Booher Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 6:12 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] 84 190E - Concerns?

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread dave walton
Do they still require you to know Morse Code to get a license? Thanks -Dave Walton 94 S350, 99 E300 On 12/7/05, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, Dec 07, 2005 at 09:14:39PM -0600, OK Don wrote: You can all get ham licenses - the basic license test is easy, ALL the questions and

[MBZ] 124 Steel Wheels?

2005-12-08 Thread John Peterson
Has anyone found steel rims for a 124? We're trying to find some for Dwight (lister) for use with snow tires. We found these, which we are unsure they will fit- can anyone help? http://www.autoguide.net/apf/mercedes-wheels_rims/ 15x6 steel wheel. John Peterson Dwight Giles Rhode Island Listers

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Hans Neureiter
Still have mine. 24 channels. On a shelve in the garage. When I get frustrated, I pick up the mike and holler Breaker 1-9 -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D On 12/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Everyone should get CB's. I used to have a CB in my 240D when

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

2005-12-08 Thread Hans Neureiter
Donkeys don't get offended. They are contrary and just kick ass. On 12/7/05, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: rumor has it that Potter, wrote: You win the Kewpie (sp) doll. I was told that they tried to change to RHD after the US bought the islands, but they could not get the donkeys to

Re: [MBZ] Diesel on the brain making you crazy?

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
You folks aren't even in the contest. This is our first morning this week when the temperature was above 0F when I drove to work. Today it was a sweltering +9F at 7:00 a.m., up 18 degrees from yesterday morning's temps. ... Oh, car has not failed me at all since adding 2 cups of distilled water

[MBZ] OT - Gmail question

2005-12-08 Thread Hans Neureiter
Noticed this on several occasions: When I reply to a post, send the reply and afterwards delete the post, it seems my reply does not go to the list. -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D

Re: [MBZ] Tires for free

2005-12-08 Thread tom savage
TimothyPilgrim wrote: Those are what came on my wagon when I bought it. I wasn't too confident in them, but then realized it was the steering box. Anybody else running these? I have on my 300D and was pretty impressed with them. Ride and handling were better than any other of the motley

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gmail question

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
That is true. You won't normally see your own reply on the list for some reason. On 12/8/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Noticed this on several occasions: When I reply to a post, send the reply and afterwards delete the post, it seems my reply does not go to the list. -- Hans

Re: [MBZ] One more Carfax request

2005-12-08 Thread Tan Qu
Looks like someone is going to get a steal deal on this car - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4594859231sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AMT%3A12 The engine has been replaced with a factory crate one 20k miles ago and talked to the owner A/C was replaced not too long ago

Re: [MBZ] One more Carfax request

2005-12-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I would want to see receipts for that engine. Tan Qu wrote: Looks like someone is going to get a steal deal on this car - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4594859231sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AMT%3A12 The engine has been replaced with a factory crate one 20k miles

[MBZ] CBs, was Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Lee Levitt
Hans writes: Still have mine. 24 channels. On a shelve in the garage. When I get frustrated, I pick up the mike and holler Breaker 1-9 Funny, I just *installed* mine a month ago when I picked up my car. It's part of the basic electronics package -- Valentine hardwire, speaker kit for

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Bob Rentfro
Will do BR - Original Message - From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 7:24 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? Bet there's not but just maybe if all the cars were running it Ole Willy might just be

Re: [MBZ] One more Carfax request

2005-12-08 Thread Lee Levitt
What a sweet car. I would have paid $10K for it. Someone want to buy my W124? Lee '93 300D 2.5L 180K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tan Qu Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 11:38 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Diesel on the brain making you crazy?

2005-12-08 Thread Lee Levitt
You folks aren't even in the contest. This is our first morning this week when the temperature was above 0F when I drove to work. Today it was a sweltering +9F at 7:00 a.m., up 18 degrees from yesterday morning's temps. Okay you win. It was a balmy 18F when I took my car to my mechanic

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Jim Cathey
Still have mine. 24 channels. On a shelve in the garage. When I get frustrated, I pick up the mike and holler Breaker 1-9 That would be 23, or 40. We use ours every time we caravan. No problem whatsoever except when we try to get by with the rubber duckie antennae inside the cars. A

[MBZ] Weather

2005-12-08 Thread Donald Snook
Lt. Don wrote: You folks aren't even in the contest. This is our first morning this week when the temperature was above 0F when I drove to work. Today it was a sweltering +9F at 7:00 a.m., up 18 degrees from yesterday morning's temps. ... Oh, car has not failed me at all since adding 2 cups

Re: [MBZ] 124 Steel Wheels?

2005-12-08 Thread Lee Levitt
John, I've got 5 15 bundt wheels that are available...they were the stock wheels on my W124 and I replaced them with 15 AMG flat wheels for winter use. I've also got a set of later 16 E style wheels that I'll be using for summer tires in the spring... They've got a mix of fair and bad Cooper

Re: [MBZ] One more Carfax request

2005-12-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thats cool, now if I just had some money. Tan Qu wrote: Had the seller displayed all the receipts on the ebay the price would have gone much higher. Even if you win it and the seller does not have receipt you still can back out as it was misrepresented. Talked to the guy yesterday and he said

Re: [MBZ] Weather

2005-12-08 Thread Tom Reynolds
Tulsa (Sand Springs) had about 2 inches, maybe, of snow. Nice dry powder. Temp this morning when I went out to shovel a bit was 7, but that was about 9:30 A.M. I miss Arizona. Oh well... :( Tom At 10:43 AM 12/08/2005 -0600, you wrote: Lt. Don wrote: You folks aren't even in the contest.

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Bob Rentfro
Mike wondered: Nor the Land Cruiser...Will this be MBZ specific? What about Benz powered? Like my dream of an old Willy's Wagoneer with a 300D engine runnning WVO for example? That may be a possibilty by then. I'm sure a spattering of non-MBs in the procession will be

Re: [MBZ] Neutral Safety Switch Adjust

2005-12-08 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 12/7/2005 8:09:24 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The neutral safety switch on my 300SD is acting up again. It works fine in warm weather and fine in neutral, but won't start in park when it's real cold. After the

Re: [MBZ] Weather

2005-12-08 Thread Sunil Hari
I guess I have no concept of cold - I was walking to school today, it's 25 degrees out and I thought, Man, this sucks. On 12/8/05, Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tulsa (Sand Springs) had about 2 inches, maybe, of snow. Nice dry powder. Temp this morning when I went out to shovel a bit

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Bob Rentfro
Mike typed: Dealerships would LOVE to see thier name on 20 or so classic Benz' making the trip for a measly few hundred dollars each...Advertising is where the money is. Ahh...dealerships. I'm contacting whomever I can think of. I'll let everyone know what I hear back from companies. If

Re: [MBZ] Neutral Safety Switch Adjust

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
Depends on the moisture content of the dirt. On 12/8/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: J Why would dirt cause the switch to fail only when it was cold? Marshall -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] Weather

2005-12-08 Thread Bob Rentfro
Tom sighed: I miss Arizona. Oh well... It was 39 this morning, but it is going to be 72 this afternoon. Sorry. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield Park, AZ

[MBZ] 1992 300SD

2005-12-08 Thread Donald Snook
Lee wrote: What a sweet car. I would have paid $10K for it. Someone want to buy my W124? Lee '93 300D 2.5L 180K Yes, Lee I do want to buy your car. How does $2K sound. Can you deliver it to Wichita? Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gmail question

2005-12-08 Thread Hans Neureiter
Obviously nobody else seen it neither. For instance I replied to the Neutral switch thread, but my nickels worth isn't there. On 12/8/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is true. You won't normally see your own reply on the list for some reason. On 12/8/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Weather

2005-12-08 Thread Hans Neureiter
I like the consitent temp's here. 30 at 6 AM, predicted high for the day 38. Wife made me wrap the pipes. On 12/8/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom sighed: I miss Arizona. Oh well... It was 39 this morning, but it is going to be 72 this afternoon. Sorry. Bob Rentfro '77

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gmail question

2005-12-08 Thread Bob Rentfro
Hans typed: For instance I replied to the Neutral switch thread, but my nickels worth isn't there. I use g-mail for other stuff and I've noticed the same thing...but I don't recall it always being that way. I'm getting a little frustrated with g-mail Bob Rentfro '77 300D 144K Litchfield

[MBZ] 1992 300SD ON EBAY

2005-12-08 Thread Donald Snook
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