Re: [MBZ] Oil question.

2014-12-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nope, mine is made in the good 'ole USA. I have two of the Topsider cans sitting in the garage. Both of them seep oil at the bottom seams of the cans. So much for workmanship. Dan Sent from my iPad On Dec 28, 2014, at 12:17 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Hmm

Re: [MBZ] Euro Climate Controls

2014-12-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Don’t know. There are a number of different green colors used in that time frame, and you can’t trust the color rendering of the pictures. It looks like Silver Green Metallic (861) but I’m not sure. It’s light enough to be Cypress Green Metallic as well (876). Thanks, Dwight. I have never

Re: [MBZ] Euro Climate Controls

2014-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Maybe you 2 can smoke some crack together. This sounds like the craziest deal I have heard of. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 28, 2014, at 8:38 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Don’t know. There are a number of different green colors used in that time frame, and you

[MBZ] radidios

2014-12-28 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
If anyone is interested, but you have to be SERIOUSLY interested! --R https://charleston.craigslist.org/ele/4783646382.html MERCEDES BENZ RADIOS (MURRELLS INLET) I HAVE TWO ORIGINAL MERCEDES BENZ RADIOS TO SELL @ $100.00 EACH ALSO HAVE THE BECKER MERCEDES BENZ RADIO TO SELL @ $100.00

Re: [MBZ] Oil question.

2014-12-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
My buddy blew one of ours up. It imploded while sucking a M104. On Dec 28, 2014 8:25 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Nope, mine is made in the good 'ole USA. I have two of the Topsider cans sitting in the garage. Both of them seep oil at the bottom seams of the cans.

Re: [MBZ] Euro Climate Controls

2014-12-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Here are a some things to consider that make my situation unique: My SL500 has a rebuilt title. The car is solid, the work was done and well documented. I would challenge the typical owner to find anything on this car that would give it away as having a rebuilt title, other than the sticker

Re: [MBZ] Euro Climate Controls

2014-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I just can't see any 116 being worth anywhere near that kind of money. The gas cars are just not at all desirable except to maybe a select few. The diesels are great though. Problem is you get the gas 116 then the new wears off you would have a hell of a time trying to get rid of it. If you

Re: [MBZ] Oil question.

2014-12-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
In one of our last moves the pump parts of the two Topsiders I have disappeared. I still use the cans for waste oil storage, but I have to keep them up on pallets so they don’t leave oily rings on the floor. Both of them leak through the bottom seams. I have one of the LiquiVac eight quart

Re: [MBZ] radidios

2014-12-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Better than coming out of an impersonal Mercedes. On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: If anyone is interested, but you have to be SERIOUSLY interested! --R https://charleston.craigslist.org/ele/4783646382.html MERCEDES BENZ RADIOS

Re: [MBZ] Euro Climate Controls

2014-12-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It only makes sense if he amortizes it by driving 5 years with minimal upkeep. At that point he can junk it and still come out ahead. On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 11:38 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I just can't see any 116 being worth anywhere near that kind of

[MBZ] RF 126 turn signal

2014-12-28 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Anybody have one? Daughter said it fell off her car yesterday on the drive home. Not quite sure how, but it now needs a new old one. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Euro Climate Controls

2014-12-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Good points. I have been looking to another W140 since they’re easy to come by and I have all the parts and tools on hand with two other in the driveway. I agree that it’s nowhere near worth what he’s asking. While it has fantastic records and history, it’s still a 35 year old car and not al

Re: [MBZ] An article that is truthful about electric vehicles

2014-12-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
While you ponder and wax poetic about obscenely expensive nuclear power (which was originally marketed as too cheap to meter), the price of emission-free solar PV panels continues to drop to the point where it's clearly a cheaper alternative.. On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 12:10 PM, G Mann via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] An article that is truthful about electric vehicles

2014-12-28 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The trick is to recharge the electric cars at night when there is excess generation capacity that has to be dealt with anyway. A more constant demand for electricity will make the utilities more efficient, or at least easier to manage. There will still be more coal, gas, uranium, etc. used, but it

Re: [MBZ] An article that is truthful about electric vehicles

2014-12-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
So what kind of list was this intended for? On Dec 28, 2014 12:10 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Man will never make the transition from tree ape to ground ape. The tree ape defecates and it falls to the ground, he doesn't care because he doesn't walk in it. The ground

Re: [MBZ] An article that is truthful about electric vehicles

2014-12-28 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 12:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] An article that is truthful about electric

Re: [MBZ] Euro Climate Controls

2014-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Wow that is nice, would be a decent deal at about 1/3 the price. For that price that seat should not be screwed up. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 28, 2014, at 10:58 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: This car: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4777032067.html

Re: [MBZ] An article that is truthful about electric vehicles

2014-12-28 Thread Addison Thompson via Mercedes
Grant, Right on! Very inventive explanation of reality. Addison with as small a footprint as possible On Dec 28, 2014, at 10:39 AM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] An article that is truthful about electric vehicles Date: December 28,

Re: [MBZ] RF 126 turn signal

2014-12-28 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I have one. How 'bout $25 plus shipping at $15? $40? That's 126 RF turn signal assy w/lens, seal, lamp socket, bulb, mtng nut. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December

Re: [MBZ] An article that is truthful about electric vehicles

2014-12-28 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎Original Message   From: Dwight Giles via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 12:04 PM To: G Mann; Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: Dwight Giles Subject: Re: [MBZ] An article that is truthful about electric vehicles So what kind of list was this intended for? Probably Banned Light. 

Re: [MBZ] Oil question.

2014-12-28 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
In one of our last moves the pump parts of the two Topsiders I have disappeared. I still use the cans for waste oil storage, but I have to keep them up on pallets so they don't leave oily rings on the floor. Both of them leak through the bottom seams. I have one of the LiquiVac eight quart

Re: [MBZ] An article that is truthful about electric vehicles

2014-12-28 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Man will never make the transition from tree ape to ground ape. The tree ape defecates and it falls to the ground, he doesn't care because he doesn't walk in it. The ground ape defecates and it falls to the ground, he doesn't care because he has no where else to put it and does not care to

Re: [MBZ] RF 126 turn signal

2014-12-28 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Anybody have one? Daughter said it fell off her car yesterday on the drive home. Not quite sure how, but it now needs a new old one. --R Car-part.com I have a set of lenses for a 126 COUPE. How can flashes of light fall off a car? It emanate from the car, but the turn signal itself

Re: [MBZ] An article that is truthful about electric vehicles

2014-12-28 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Nope! Not at all! Nothing like a campfire, or a woodstove for heat, or smoking meat (and smoked meat, cheese, or fish) Woodfires are good. (For those of Irish extraction, substitute a peat fire) Coal smoke reminds me of home, of coal fired locomotives, Steam traction engines, my summer

[MBZ] OT: Coffee Bodum Vacuum

2014-12-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
My son (owner of a 3-pedal 240D) has been making us coffee with the above-named device. Even to my un-nuanced palate the flavor of said coffee is incredibly better than that brewed with a Mellita even using unbleached filters. True, it is fiddly to work with and requires a coarser grind; but it

Re: [MBZ] OT: Coffee Bodum Vacuum

2014-12-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynJv0MNJACc ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are

Re: [MBZ] Euro Climate Controls

2014-12-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Did you ask for a list of everything that needs to be fixed/repaired to make it concours? On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 1:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Wow that is nice, would be a decent deal at about 1/3 the price. For that price that seat should not be

Re: [MBZ] OT: Coffee Bodum Vacuum

2014-12-28 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Looks like the old vacuum pot my parents had, but it was stainless https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynJv0MNJACc ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT: Solar powered concrete 50-footer

2014-12-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This is mind blowing. http://ecogeek.org/2014/12/solar-powered-concrete-hull-boat/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Coffee Bodum Vacuum

2014-12-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am sold on this. On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 3:39 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Looks like the old vacuum pot my parents had, but it was stainless https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynJv0MNJACc ___ ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Coffee Bodum Vacuum

2014-12-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If only it weren't so fragile.. On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 3:43 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I am sold on this. On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 3:39 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Looks like the old vacuum pot my parents had, but it was stainless

Re: [MBZ] OT: Coffee Bodum Vacuum

2014-12-28 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I remember those from the 1950s, except they were metal instead of glass. They must have lost favor for a reason, -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 3:27 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Coffee Bodum Vacuum

2014-12-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Yabut...why does it taste so much better? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 12:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Coffee Bodum Vacuum

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar powered concrete 50-footer

2014-12-28 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Sailboats are solar-powered too. --R On 12/28/14 3:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: This is mind blowing. http://ecogeek.org/2014/12/solar-powered-concrete-hull-boat/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar powered concrete 50-footer

2014-12-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Interesting reference to Florida and solar power. There’s little effort on the part of utilities in Florida to get involved with solar power at the consumer level. For that matter, I believe some have even legislated against it. I understand why, but in a place like this where we get sunny

Re: [MBZ] OT: Coffee Bodum Vacuum

2014-12-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Two words: Coffee press. Also known as a French press. Dan On Dec 28, 2014, at 3:19 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My son (owner of a 3-pedal 240D) has been making us coffee with the above-named device. Even to my un-nuanced palate the flavor of said

[MBZ] Coffee Bodum Vacuum

2014-12-28 Thread Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes
Folks I know vacuum pots well my mother had a few in the 60's and i used to use the Silex units they are pricey now you can put one together by buying parts on ebay

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar powered concrete 50-footer

2014-12-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How well does the solar attic fan work? About what dos it cost? On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 5:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Interesting reference to Florida and solar power. There’s little effort on the part of utilities in Florida to get involved with solar power

Re: [MBZ] OT: Coffee Bodum Vacuum

2014-12-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
i also wonder whether you have to brew a large amount at one time for it to work properly. On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 4:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Two words: Coffee press. Also known as a French press. Dan On Dec 28, 2014, at 3:19 PM, Greg Fiorentino via

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar powered concrete 50-footer

2014-12-28 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Now that my electrically-driven attic fan doesn't work, my attic ventilation is solar driven, too; probably some natural gas-driven from boiler in basement, too. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] OT: Coffee Bodum Vacuum

2014-12-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Without a side by side comparison this is not a scientific result, but I have had French press coffee many times; but it did not strike me as being as flavorful as coffee from the vacuum device. Perhaps the water flowing under pressure through the grounds does something? As in a good espresso

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar powered concrete 50-footer

2014-12-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I went with the largest one I thought would work for my attic - the house is single story, roughly 2400 sf. I believe it was around $400, and I installed it. Installation was pretty simple with a sawzall and a few hand tools. As far as savings, it’s tough for me to quantify the fan’s

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar powered concrete 50-footer

2014-12-28 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
SC finally passed a law recently to allow 3rd parties to install solar power and bill for it monthly, so amortizing the install with monthly payments, and I guess they will maintain it. Consumer relationship to the electric company is the same but they have to buy excess power. Here in SC

[MBZ] Dang I Wish This Guy Was In Florida

2014-12-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Coffee Bodum Vacuum

2014-12-28 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Greg wrote: ...I have had French press coffee many times; but it did not strike me as being as flavorful as coffee from the vacuum device. Yes, I agree. Yama is the one I have been using for 10 years and I agree that it is a good cuppa. Why? - I dunno. I think it is full immersion rather

Re: [MBZ] Dang I Wish This Guy Was In Florida

2014-12-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Fly out rent a uhaul truck ? Nice collection. On Dec 28, 2014 9:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/4822808556.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Dang I Wish This Guy Was In Florida

2014-12-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 28 Dec 2014 21:10:24 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/4822808556.html He likes Finnies, doesn't he? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Dang I Wish This Guy Was In Florida

2014-12-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Shows his good taste. Dan On Dec 28, 2014, at 10:30 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Sun, 28 Dec 2014 21:10:24 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/4822808556.html He likes Finnies, doesn't he?

[MBZ] Ick! Mice in car!

2014-12-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
Well, Big Red Van, actually. I moved it off our driveway last night after it providing an anchor for lifting our utility trailer. I found that the heat lever wouldn't go all the way to heat and after driving awhile got the ugly smell of mice from the heater. Ugh! Those things are really

[MBZ] Tire conundrum

2014-12-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
I noticed today that we will have to replace the tires on our '95 E320 soon. The questions are, then, what sizes of what types to get. I have two sets of rims, 124 401 18 02 6-1/2 J x 15 H2 ET 44 and, 210 401 06 02 7-1/2 J x 16 H2 ET 41. So do I put Nokian WRG2

Re: [MBZ] Ick! Mice in car!

2014-12-28 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Yes. Yes, they are. http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2093680 -MMM- On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 9:37 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Well, Big Red Van, actually. I moved it off our driveway last night after it providing an anchor for lifting our utility trailer. I found that

Re: [MBZ] Dang I Wish This Guy Was In Florida

2014-12-28 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
If you've had one, you will likely love them. Great cars for the time. On Sun, 28 Dec 2014 21:10:24 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/4822808556.html He likes Finnies, doesn't he? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Tire conundrum

2014-12-28 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I noticed today that we will have to replace the tires on our '95 E320 soon. The questions are, then, what sizes of what types to get. I have two sets of rims, 124 401 18 02 6-1/2 J x 15 H2 ET 44 and, 210 401 06 02 7-1/2 J x 16 H2 ET 41. So do I put Nokian