Re: [MBZ] Now Looking for a Car - Was Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That's a heck of a deal if it's not beat and the miles are correct. Around here they seem to sell for 6-8k with close to 300k miles Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2015, at 1:41 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: This is my favorite:

Re: [MBZ] Now Looking for a Car - Was Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I would jump on on of those turbos Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2015, at 1:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Holy. Those are even scarcer around here than W140s looking at CL. E300 diesels seem to be plentiful, however.

Re: [MBZ] Now Looking for a Car - Was Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Why is it badged as an E320? Dan On Mar 8, 2015, at 3:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: That's a heck of a deal if it's not beat and the miles are correct. Around here they seem to sell for 6-8k with close to 300k miles Sent from my iPhone On Mar

Re: [MBZ] Now Looking for a Car - Was Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
And he listed it as an E300, not a 320, which also lead to the confusion. On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 4:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I got confused with all the diesel talk. Sorry. Dan -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US

Re: [MBZ] Here's a Flipper for Jaime

2015-03-08 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I like this part - The rear muffler has rotted through and sounds glorious: people pay $$$ to get their car to sound like this. On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 3:33 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: You ought to buy that thing and just drive it into the ground as-is. Beater

Re: [MBZ] Now Looking for a Car - Was Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Title is wrong it's a 320 gas Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2015, at 2:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Why is it badged as an E320? Dan On Mar 8, 2015, at 3:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: That's a heck of a deal

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You should forget about another 140 and try a 210. While I agree the 140 is very nice, the 210 is a decent modern car that are much easier to find. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2015, at 11:49 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Talked to the guy last week and he was

Re: [MBZ] Now Looking for a Car - Was Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Holy. Those are even scarcer around here than W140s looking at CL. E300 diesels seem to be plentiful, however. http://tampa.craigslist.org/search/cto?sort=relautoMakeModel=mercedesautoMinYear=1990autoMaxYear=2002query=mercedes+e300 Dan On Mar 8, 2015, at 2:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] BMW carpet set

2015-03-08 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Impressive! Keep up the good work! On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 7:44 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm sewing one up. Check it out here: http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=22025.0 Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Here's a Flipper for Jaime

2015-03-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You ought to buy that thing and just drive it into the ground as-is. Beater money and you could probably part it out and get your dinero back easy when time comes to unload it, or unload it and get some of your money back. --R On 3/8/15 4:23 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Perfect

[MBZ] Should I or shouldn't I?

2015-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Looked at a 91 350sd today, odo shows 228k, seller said it worked but I know the trip odo did not work and did not notice if the main odo worked. Guy bought it off original owner and he has the service records back to new. Appears well maintained. Has had a little bid of paint work done on the

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 8 Mar 2015 11:15:57 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Geez glad to hear she is ok. What was she driving? The snook car? She's banged up, bruised, and sore, but is OK. She was driving our '95 E320 (the one I bought from Snook). I haven't seen it, but was

Re: [MBZ] Now Looking for a Car - Was Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I am really jonesing for an early E55, like a 2000 or 2001. There’s one I like in Portland (OR), but it’s on the high end of my budget and it would cost me another $1000 to get it here. There was one in town I wanted to look at, but the guy got in a wreck and it was totaled out. These are

Re: [MBZ] Now Looking for a Car - Was Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
This is my favorite: http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4911331619.html http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4911331619.html “Serious injuries only!” Dan On Mar 8, 2015, at 2:40 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Holy. Those are even scarcer around here than W140s looking at CL. E300

[MBZ] Here's a Flipper for Jaime

2015-03-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Perfect Jersey car, and cheap, too! http://www.ebay.com/itm/181684681681?forcerRptr=trueitem=181684681681viewitem= http://www.ebay.com/itm/181684681681?forcerRptr=trueitem=181684681681viewitem= Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Now Looking for a Car - Was Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Because that's what it is? The info box on the right side says it uses gas --- On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 2:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Why is it badged as an E320? Dan http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4911331619.html

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Black socks with sandals! And don't forget to schedule your haircut, doctor visit, bank visit, grocery run, pharmacy run, and other errands on different days so you have something to do, just enough to justify the nap after the errands. I told my kids if I ever get to that point they have my

Re: [MBZ] Now Looking for a Car - Was Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
If it were me I would get a e430, its going to have a ton of power and will get about the same mileage as the e320. If you can find one e300 diesel is really great. I will like the 124 and 140 way better but if you want something newer the 210 is hard to beat. Just watch out for rust. Sent

Re: [MBZ] Now Looking for a Car - Was Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I got confused with all the diesel talk. Sorry. Dan On Mar 8, 2015, at 5:08 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Because that's what it is? The info box on the right side says it uses gas --- On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 2:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] '85TD interior fan odd behavior

2015-03-08 Thread G. M. Brown via Mercedes
Guys, Just thought I'd touch base to see if any of you have experienced the same fan oddity and found the cause, etc. While driving around the other day on some errands and stopping/starting the car occasionally, the interior fan would not turn on after a restart unless I turned the car off

Re: [MBZ] OT - RAISING COTTON

2015-03-08 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Wilton wrote: Cotton is another crop we raised that was very labor-intensive but not nearly so much as tobacco. Mules were used in 1940? Did this type of wage earn $$ enough to live in the house you live today? Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Craig wrote: Our recent experience was on Friday, before the change. Yabbbuttt... That is too close. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 8 Mar 2015 18:40:39 -0500 Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Craig wrote: There have been studies done which show that Daylight Time: - Causes automobile accidents, DO NOT SAY that again, given your recent experience, please. mao Our recent experience was

Re: [MBZ] OT - RAISING COTTON

2015-03-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Did I ever mention I have my great grandfather's Farmall Regular? He bought it new in 1929, my grandmother has his ledger from when he bought it. I have pictures of my dad as a little boy sitting on it. Its fun to show off the pictures and people ask if he is me... Sadly he was killed by a

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
On Sun, 08 Mar 2015 18:51:45 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Is anyone else totally ferklempt with the DST time change thing? Does anyone else find this whole business completely stupid and bothersome? YES!!! Muey stupido It was done so the bankers can play

Re: [MBZ] '85TD interior fan odd behavior

2015-03-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Also possible the brushes are worn. when the fan is off, (switch on) and you go over a RR Track, does the fan come on sometimes? If so, I'd change the brushes. If you drive with the switch on, and the fan starts and stops randomly, it can be brushes, or PBU. The controller is probably

Re: [MBZ] Should I or shouldn't I?

2015-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well the ac really does blow ice cold but it only gets about 25mpg Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2015, at 5:19 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: And it gets 40mpg on free veggie oil! Did that model come with the bulletproof glass? --R On 3/8/15 6:07 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Here's a Flipper for Jaime

2015-03-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, just takes time and money Sell a few more treasurers, and you can pay someone else. More fun, transplant into a wagon for a real sleeper. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 8, 2015 8:02:16 PM EDT, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] BMW carpet set

2015-03-08 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
Yes I learned a bunch from the Internet but practiced a whole lot on my GF's home machine. I then practiced sewing in circles and curves on the industrial machine. Tricky thing is controlling the speed on industrial machines fitted with the old fashioned clutch style motors like mine. I could

Re: [MBZ] Should I or shouldn't I?

2015-03-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
And it gets 40mpg on free veggie oil! Did that model come with the bulletproof glass? --R On 3/8/15 6:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I forgot to mention the ac blows ice cold Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2015, at 5:03 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--R wrote: Is anyone else totally ferklempt with the DST time change thing? Yes. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 08 Mar 2015 18:51:45 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Is anyone else totally ferklempt with the DST time change thing? Does anyone else find this whole business completely stupid and bothersome? YES!!! I grew up in Indiana, the time never changed so in

Re: [MBZ] '85TD interior fan odd behavior

2015-03-08 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
G. M. wrote: Anyone got any suggestions as to where/what to look for? We have that in one of our W123. A slight turn of the key one way or the other makes fan operate. You might try that? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I live in Arizona, where the sun shines on average 360 days out of the year. Arizona does not have daylight savings. Our Legislature was wise enough to understand that we have enough sunshine and we have no need to save it.. I personally note that Daylight Savings is a government program, which

Re: [MBZ] Hi lift jack

2015-03-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
You know you have to grease the jack right? -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, March 7, 2015 4:30 PM Subject: [MBZ] Hi lift jack So the hi lift jack, off road base, and lift mate arrived

Re: [MBZ] Hi lift jack

2015-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Right out of the box? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2015, at 8:41 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: You know you have to grease the jack right? -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] BMW carpet set

2015-03-08 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I’ve seen it in person. Dimitri does really nice work! On Mar 8, 2015, at 1:46 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Impressive! Keep up the good work! On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 7:44 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm sewing one

Re: [MBZ] BMW carpet set

2015-03-08 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
Thanks. It's good fun! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2015, at 1:46 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Impressive! Keep up the good work! On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 7:44 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm sewing one up. Check it out here:

Re: [MBZ] Should I or shouldn't I?

2015-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I forgot to mention the ac blows ice cold Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2015, at 5:03 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Just do it --Nike On 3/8/15 5:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Looked at a 91 350sd today, odo shows 228k, seller said it

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 08 Mar 2015 11:33:12 -0400 Max Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com wrote: Craig, Have you started thinking about a replacement for the car yet? Maybe commission Donald Snook or Kaleb to find a nice 140 sedan? Perhaps leap forward to a 2005 E-class CDI, with a straight six engine? I

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
That sort of thing is pretty scary, glad she has emerged mostly functional. A testament I guess to a car that is 20 years old, and the engineering in it. Not sure I would want to be in some other 20 yr old vehicle and do that, though my truck is a 96 and I drive that. Hope I never have the

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Craig wrote: There have been studies done which show that Daylight Time: - Causes automobile accidents, DO NOT SAY that again, given your recent experience, please. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Indiana changes now, and it's stupid. I've heard every excuse in the book for why we do it, but none of them are factual. Another better idea that wasn't, but got stuck in the works so we have to deal with it. Same as summers off in college so the kids can go work on the farm, which

Re: [MBZ] '85TD interior fan odd behavior

2015-03-08 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
If a slight turn of the key switches the fan on, it's time for a new key switch. You won't like the price. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Here's a Flipper for Jaime

2015-03-08 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I wonder if I could get that motor into a 123 coupe! On Sunday, March 8, 2015, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Perfect Jersey car, and cheap, too! http://www.ebay.com/itm/181684681681?forcerRptr=trueitem=181684681681viewitem=

Re: [MBZ] Hi lift jack

2015-03-08 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
A ... finally.. another oil thread !! ;) On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 7:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Right out of the box? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2015, at 8:41 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Once he got a decent battery in it, my son's 190D started reliably in Houghton, MI - on the UP - for two years. I'm sure it got plenty cold there. I never had an issue with any of the OM60x engines at or a little below 0F here. Mobil 1 is your friend (at the risk of starting another oil thread).

Re: [MBZ] Hi lift jack

2015-03-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
HA! I'd said grease but Hi-Lift specifically recommends a light lubricating oil, silicone or teflon spray. They also specifically say NOT motor oil although I bet many a hi-lift has been lubed with motor oil. I suspect it just ships with a little spray of WD-40 or some like to keep it from

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
While I really don't like bankers, I do like more light in the evening. I also hate changing the clocks and having to adjust my schedule twice a year. I vote to permanently implement the one hour ahead - make high noon sun time happen at 1PM clock time. Of course, now that I'm retired and don't

Re: [MBZ] MB Archives

2015-03-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Just opened to the public: https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsPublic/en/instance/ko.xhtml?oid=4940076conversationId=423952 Nice. Dan The 110/OM621 one looks just like my 200D, except mine had a radio in it when I bought it. I did have a 190D radio blank plate somewhere...

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft sighting

2015-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
On behalf of the non-secessionist community, I apologize to all the confederate flyers whose feelings were hurt when the name of the show was changed On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 1:33 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Starting today, at Casa Grande, AZ is the Annual Cactus Fly in.

[MBZ] 1983 300TD: The faster I drive the colder it gets

2015-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My 1983 300TD has very little heat, although the engine warms up to normal levels even on cold days so itg's unlikely I have a thermostat problem. At low speeds there is some tepid heat but once we start cruising on the highway, the faster the speed the the colder it gets. Ordinarily I would say

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300TD: The faster I drive the colder it gets

2015-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It's the mono valve Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2015, at 10:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My 1983 300TD has very little heat, although the engine warms up to normal levels even on cold days so itg's unlikely I have a thermostat problem. At low

Re: [MBZ] I buy a 1985 300CD

2015-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
SICK! What is that color? Must be aftermarket. THIS CAR HAS NO VALUE. But I will give you $500 anyway since you are a decent fellow. On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 12:09 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It worked that time. It is the maroon colored car? I love that color.

Re: [MBZ] Should I or shouldn't I?

2015-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Where are the pix? On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 6:24 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Well the ac really does blow ice cold but it only gets about 25mpg Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2015, at 5:19 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: And

Re: [MBZ] '85TD interior fan odd behavior

2015-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Buy a used blower motor - they're dirt cheap and easy to install. On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 10:58 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Also possible the brushes are worn. when the fan is off, (switch on) and you go over a RR Track, does the fan come on sometimes? If so,

Re: [MBZ] MB Archives

2015-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Any practical uses? On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 11:51 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Just opened to the public: https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsPublic/ en/instance/ko.xhtml?oid=4940076conversationId=423952 Nice. Dan The 110/OM621 one looks just like

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I was totally BLINDSIDED this morning - the clock on my cell phone leapt ahead without warning!! I lost an hour but it sure was nice to enjoy sunshine at 6:30 PM. On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 10:46 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: While I really don't like bankers, I do like more

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300TD: The faster I drive the colder it gets

2015-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So why does the AC [I can't resist] BLOW ICE COLD? On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 11:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It's the mono valve Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2015, at 10:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My 1983

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft sighting

2015-03-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
As it passed over to the left, it appeared to be in 8th Air Force livery I could not make out the identification letters, but it was definitely NOT Aluminum Overcast as it was painted camouflage. Definitely a rare and exciting sighting, especially straight on. I am not sure how

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300TD: The faster I drive the colder it gets

2015-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This one is really cheap. What's the catch? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-W123-HVAC-Heater-Control-Mono-Valve-Kit-0008350644-/261484645304?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessorieshash=item3ce1b30bb8vxp=mtr On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 11:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft sighting

2015-03-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Starting today, at Casa Grande, AZ is the Annual Cactus Fly in. It will run through Sunday. The Arizona Wing of CAF [formerly known as Confederate Air Force, until the era of political correctness'] will be in attendance with a good sample of it's collection of WW2 bombers and fighters. For a

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300TD: The faster I drive the colder it gets

2015-03-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
MTC brand, made in China? Avoid problems, order from MB Classic Center, restore heat, you will need it during the coming ice age. If you have faith in global warming, get the MTC with five year warranty, which should be long enough for the earth to warm up... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Over the last couple years my 300D has become reluctant to start at below zero temps. one or two cylinders fire right up, and if the rest did like my old diesel did, it would take right off. These days I have to keep cranking while it sputters and smokes, eventually starting and running

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
No, actually the modern version came about during WWI when factory owners could run another hour in the summer on second shift without using electric lighting. Of course they were running three shifts so it made absolutely no difference anyway. Peter

[MBZ] Your OT automotive Dissel pR0n for the day

2015-03-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZhGpZaLC10feature=youtu.be Not MB, but Dissel funny ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Should I or shouldn't I?

2015-03-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Just do it --Nike On 3/8/15 5:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Looked at a 91 350sd today, odo shows 228k, seller said it worked but I know the trip odo did not work and did not notice if the main odo worked. Guy bought it off original owner and he has the service records back to

Re: [MBZ] '85TD interior fan odd behavior

2015-03-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
The controller is probably going bad (or is bad I guess), bad solder joints or connections or switches or something. The repeat turning on aspect might just be happenstance that it decides to work at some point. Did you actually CHANGE YOUR FUSE? --R On 3/8/15 6:30 PM, G. M. Brown via

[MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Is anyone else totally ferklempt with the DST time change thing? Does anyone else find this whole business completely stupid and bothersome? I grew up in Indiana, the time never changed so in the winter we were on Central Time and in the summer we were on Eastern time, or maybe the other way

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Same here. Grew up in Dayton, went to school in Indiana and grew really fond of no time change. On Mar 8, 2015, at 6:51 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Is anyone else totally ferklempt with the DST time change thing? Does anyone else find this whole business

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
No. Doesn't bother me. Perhaps I've become immune with all my worldly travels and sailing the seven seas (actually only sailed in four of them, so far). -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 8, 2015 6:51:45 PM EDT, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Is

Re: [MBZ] OT - RAISING COTTON

2015-03-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
A tobacco farmer with a tractor in eastern NC in 1940 would have been VERY rare. Mules were used for certain jobs into the sixties. Tractors began to take many of their jobs in the early fifties. $$ enough for my house today? You are kidding, aren't you? ;) Wilton - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] Here's a Flipper for Jaime

2015-03-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 8 Mar 2015 20:02:16 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I wonder if I could get that motor into a 123 coupe! Now there's a thought! With all the tin worm's work that you can see, you probably could not fix it economically. I wonder what the shock towers

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Any 60x engine should start well below zero. I've never figured out how cold it has to be before a 190D won't start. I've had 'em start easily at -10F. I've started my '98 Jetta at -16F and although I had to wait for a long time for the glow plugs it started right up no problem. I'd suggest any

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Craig, Have you started thinking about a replacement for the car yet? Maybe commission Donald Snook or Kaleb to find a nice 140 sedan? Perhaps leap forward to a 2005 E-class CDI, with a straight six engine? I think nice examples start at about $14k or so. More and better safety features,

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’ve had folks on the prowl for a nice W140 sedan of late without a lot of success. Not a lot locally, or for that matter, in the immediate area. There is a really, really nice S500 in Naples I want but I’m not keen about driving 2+ hours to look at it, as it’s at a dealership… Dan On Mar

[MBZ] 124 front lower control arms

2015-03-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Dieselvolk, Yesterday I started the job of replacing the bushings in the front lower control arms on my '87 wagon, aka The White Whale. It has developed a steady pull to the right as I've been driving it over the last couple months. I took it to a local garage to see about an alignment, but the

Re: [MBZ] 124 front lower control arms

2015-03-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You should remember those bolts are ECcentric. The mnemonic is that they are like most of us on this list. --R On 3/8/15 11:48 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Dieselvolk, Yesterday I started the job of replacing the bushings in the front lower control arms on my '87 wagon, aka The

Re: [MBZ] I buy a 1985 300CD

2015-03-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
It worked that time. It is the maroon colored car? I love that color. --R On 3/7/15 7:54 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Tap the skip button, or whatever it says, to get past it... no need to download an app to view stuff on flickr. Although they do have an app. Jaime On Sat, Mar 7, 2015

Re: [MBZ] 124 front lower control arms

2015-03-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Doh! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 8, 2015 12:05:12 PM EDT, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: You should remember those bolts are ECcentric. The mnemonic is that they are like most of us on this list. --R ___

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Geez glad to hear she is ok. What was she driving? The snook car? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 7, 2015, at 11:51 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Long as Shirley's okeh, the rest is gravy. (sends good vibes along) -MMM- On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 5:10 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
What about that 320 you were talking about? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2015, at 11:01 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I’ve had folks on the prowl for a nice W140 sedan of late without a lot of success. Not a lot locally, or for that matter, in the immediate

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Talked to the guy last week and he was supposed to call me back when he could set up a time to see the car. Haven’t heard back from him…. Got a line on a nice one owner S320 in Sarasota with 154k, dealer maintained, etc., but I can’t seem to connect with the guy either. I’ve had emails from

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
That's what happens when you are trying to buy Florida geezermobiles from old retired Yankees --R On 3/8/15 12:49 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Talked to the guy last week and he was supposed to call me back when he could set up a time to see the car. Haven’t heard back from him….

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I remain convinced that the time SWMBA was forced off the freeway in the SL, had she been in the X5 it would have rolled. The 107 is low, wide, and heavy, and did not flip. There was a lot of crap wedged between the tires and the rims, and a water jug in the trunk was split. Lot of sideways

Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck

2015-03-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Washin' the Bermuda shorts and black socks and watchin' the clock for the early bird specials. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2015 12:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in