Re: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes

2010-06-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Walt Zarnoch wrote: I'm keeping my 89 project truck till it can't be repaired anymore, I see no reason to switch vehicles every year on a whim. But, if you worked for an automaker, it wouldn't be a whim, it'd be your duty. I can just imagine what the folks at Ford headquarters thought of the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 240 d 1983 - $200 (wolcott vt)

2010-06-12 Thread Curt Raymond
We'll see how parting out my 190D goes. Hammie has 2 driveway buddies... -Curt Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:25:27 -0400 From: Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 240 d 1983 - $200 (wolcott vt) Message-ID:

Re: [MBZ] stupid driver tricks

2010-06-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Not only do we have full face helmets we have heavy jackets, hers is old school thick leather, mine is kevlar with ceramic reinforcement. -Curt Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:01:15 +0800 From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes

2010-06-12 Thread Tim C
On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 6:37 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Walt Zarnoch wrote: I'm keeping my 89 project truck till it can't be repaired anymore, I see no reason to switch vehicles every year on a whim. But, if you worked for an automaker, it wouldn't be a whim, it'd be your

Re: [MBZ] Towing a Manual 240D on Dolly?

2010-06-12 Thread John Reames
I've seen what can happen to air bladders on a gasser 116 that hits speed humps at 50mph... Not mine (no gassers for me)... Maybe Matt Cama has pictures or can tell us... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 12, 2010, at 0:54, Hendrik and Fay

Re: [MBZ] cells

2010-06-12 Thread Tim C
As hard as they fought over no texting while driving I doubt we'll ever get it. :( -Tim On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 8:45 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Long overdue!  'Can't wait for it to get here. Wilton - Original Message - From: relng...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Towing a Manual 240D on Dolly?

2010-06-12 Thread WILTON
Maybe they're shocked by your carriage; wanta stay clear. ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 12:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Towing a Manual 240D on Dolly? So

Re: [MBZ] Towing a Manual 240D on Dolly?

2010-06-12 Thread Allan Streib
Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au writes: Well that's what I figured, it's odd and a round about/rotary/traffic circle is better in that you only give way one way and thus can come onto the round about and focus only on one side, nine time out of ten you don't have to stop at a round

Re: [MBZ] Towing a Manual 240D on Dolly?

2010-06-12 Thread WILTON
'Seems to defeat its purpose. Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 12:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Towing a Manual 240D on Dolly? Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au

Re: [MBZ] W123 coarse fuel screen RR

2010-06-12 Thread andrew strasfogel
John - let's grab a coffee at Puccini's when you return. My treat. On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 4:59 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: If it's the same as a w126.120 one, I have a new one free for the having (we can meet in dc sometime when I am at work. I will be out until the 22nd)

[MBZ] PHX CL BMW Diesel

2010-06-12 Thread Bob Rentfro
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/1783622186.html Not bad... Bob R ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] PHX CL BMW Diesel

2010-06-12 Thread Allan Streib
Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com writes: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/1783622186.html Not bad... These are known for having head gasket issues. Also note the keyword spam, out of focus pics, seems a bit shady. Allan -- 1983 300D ___

Re: [MBZ] PHX CL BMW Diesel

2010-06-12 Thread WILTON
'Trying to give me vertigo, again. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 4:01 PM Subject: [MBZ] PHX CL BMW Diesel http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/1783622186.html Not

[MBZ] OT THIS one if for Wilton

2010-06-12 Thread Rich Thomas
Since you don't like the big rim look... http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1788813124.html --R ___ 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

[MBZ] Somebody needs this

2010-06-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt? Hendrick? Kleb? http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1783827219.html Maybe Gordon should upgrade his loaner car to this: http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1721877565.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915)

2010-06-12 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not Mine, etc. He has been trying to peddle this for a year or more. price has slowly come down. Fred Moir Lynn MA Original Message Subject:Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915) Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:57:56 -0700 (PDT) From:

[MBZ] AC needs a recharge...

2010-06-12 Thread Allan Streib
... or a new evaporator? http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/1692957587.html How involved would fixing the cruise control be? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-12 Thread Allan Streib
Lights and bumpers look euro, no? http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1788826950.html -- 1983 300D ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] AC needs a recharge...

2010-06-12 Thread Rich Thomas
The AC needs to be recharged and the cruise control needs a new control unit. The car is in good running condition and has no leaks. Except the AC. Max has a diesel just like that, he knows all about them. Isn't CC reflowing the solder joints? Or find one in a junkyard, there are probably

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-12 Thread OK Don
Indeed they do -- On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 7:16 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Lights and bumpers look euro, no? http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1788826950.html -- 1983 300D -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 240 d 1983 - $200 (wolcott vt)

2010-06-12 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes but they are not his kind-he needs a kindred OM616. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 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 Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday,

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-12 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Allan, Sure does-the last Euro 280CE I looked at had cloth seats-turn off for me. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 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

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915)

2010-06-12 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Fred, At least a year-more I think-wasn't he trying to peddle a POS TD along with this CD? Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT THIS one if for Wilton

2010-06-12 Thread WILTON
Oh, yeah, gold spokes, low profile, wide tires; that makes me REALLY want it. :) I oughta be glad this crap is making a living for somebody. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] AC needs a recharge...

2010-06-12 Thread WILTON
No leaks? Why does the AC need recharge, then? Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 8:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] AC needs a recharge... ... or a new evaporator?

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-12 Thread WILTON
Yes. Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 8:16 PM Subject: [MBZ] euro 280CE? Lights and bumpers look euro, no? http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1788826950.html -- 1983 300D

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-12 Thread Mountain Man
Dwight wrote: Sure does-the last Euro 280CE I looked at had cloth seats-turn off for me. My euro cloth got swapped out many years prior to my purchase. I always thought euro cloth seats would be nice. hmmm... mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-12 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Yeah but you got sheep skin seat covers in your 123's. Hendrik who will hopefully return the beast to you tomorrow On Sat Jun 12 20:00 , Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com sent: Dwight wrote: Sure does-the last Euro 280CE I looked at had cloth seats-turn off for me. My euro cloth got swapped

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915)

2010-06-12 Thread Frederick W Moir
Dwight. Yup! He proposed that both be bought and combined to make one, for too much money of course. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/12/2010 9:48 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Fred, At least a year-more I think-wasn't he trying to peddle a POS TD along with this CD? Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978