Re: [MBZ] Should I buy this?

> On June 28, 2015 at 12:11 AM Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > 1113 had the lowest HP engine, somehow related to the 13. the 1116 > and 1316 had more HP. A 1316 may require a CDL. A truck with a GVW > rated 26,000 lb or less do not require a CDL. 26,001 up require a > CDL.

Re: [MBZ] Should I buy this?

> On June 28, 2015 at 1:00 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > On Sat, 27 Jun 2015 23:11:19 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > 1113 had the lowest HP engine, somehow related to the 13. the 1116 > > and 1316 had more HP. A 1316 may require a CDL. A truck with a GVW > > rated 2

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

True, I didn’t look that closely. An AMG S320? I’m thinking not. Around here S320s struggle with competition from the big boys (S500/600) and don’t seem to command the prices the higher displacement models do. Occasionally you’ll come across a really nice one like my GoodFellows seller had

Re: [MBZ] Steering position

I was taught the 9-3 position long before air bags existed so i think it is a bogus rationale. On Jun 27, 2015 10:53 PM, "archer75--- via Mercedes" wrote: > > Saw this exchange on another list. Comment? > Gerry > > > > I notice you drive top-hand a lot of the time. Do you find that at all > > >

Re: [MBZ] Should I buy this?

I'm betting the dog is worth more than the truck is. -MMM- ___ 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

[MBZ] 250se RestoMod

Interesting idea and execution. Too much red - looks like a $10 hooker. Should have done the interior in black or white. http://www.ebay.com/itm/171838839494?rmvSB=true Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To se

Re: [MBZ] Should I buy this?

ROFLMAO!!! Gerry > I'm betting the dog is worth more than the truck is. > -MMM- > ___ > 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

Re: [MBZ] 250se RestoMod

> On June 28, 2015 at 8:22 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Interesting idea and execution. Too much red - looks like a $10 hooker. > Should have done the interior in black or white. > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/171838839494?rmvSB=true Who starts a high dollar resto-mod in this ce

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

but when somebody says it's one of the nicest around... That, sir, is a _relative_ measure of quality! Can be a pretty low bar to entry, in other words. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

Experience with Craigslist has indicated just that - the bar is exceptionally low. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 28, 2015, at 9:20 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >> but when somebody says it's one of the nicest around... > > That, sir, is a _relative_ measure of quality! > Can be a prett

Re: [MBZ] 250se RestoMod

The unpainted chrome plated hubcaps provide too much bling. Otherwise it's pretty nice. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2015, at 8:22 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting idea and execution. Too much red - looks like a $10 hooker. > Should have done the interior in black o

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: True, I didn’t look that closely. An AMG S320? I’m thinking not. He said outright that the wheels, which look identical to the wheels on my 1997, are AMG. Maybe he put AMG by Alibaba valve stem caps on them? Mitch, who is thinking about ordering 20 or 50 of

Re: [MBZ] Should I buy this?

Best to stay away from CDL. > Why? Do you want to submit body fluid samples for a federal driving license? Or to be subject to warrantless search and seizure? Or even to play "ve haff need of your papers, bitte" at every permanent or temporary weigh station? It's kind of like getting a pilo

[MBZ] CL Photographer of the Week

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Re: [MBZ] Should I buy this?

I'm not sure Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2015, at 3:46 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > >> On June 28, 2015 at 12:11 AM Curly McLain via Mercedes >> >> wrote: >> >> >> >> 1113 had the lowest HP engine, somehow related to the 13. the 1116 >> and 1316 had more HP. A 131

Re: [MBZ] 250se RestoMod

Now, how would any of us know what a $10 hooker looks like? ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Okie Benz" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 8:22 AM Subject: [MBZ] 250se RestoMod Interesting idea and execution. Too much red - looks li

Re: [MBZ] 250se RestoMod

Dan obviously does Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2015, at 12:09 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > Now, how would any of us know what a $10 hooker looks like? ;<) > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" > > To: "Okie Benz" > Cc: "Dan Penoff"

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

I haven't pulled the trigger on any yet, but the Carfax Used Car Sales tool seems to be pretty well done. Lots of ways to dial in the search and a lot of cars available BTW. I like the guide that says if the prices are above or below the book price. Does anyone now if the 94 to 99-ish E cla

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

The last diesel wagon in the U.S. Was the 87 124 wagon Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2015, at 11:18 AM, LarryT via Mercedes > wrote: > > I haven't pulled the trigger on any yet, but the Carfax Used Car Sales tool > seems to be pretty well done. Lots of ways to dial in the search and a lot

Re: [MBZ] 250se RestoMod

I noticed. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dimitri via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Dimitri" Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 12:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 250se RestoMod Dan obviously does Sent from my iPhone On Jun 28, 2015, at 12:09 PM, WILTON via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 250se RestoMod

That deserves an "Attaboy" ... Thanks Wilton.. ;)) On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 9:09 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Now, how would any of us know what a $10 hooker looks like? ;<) > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Okie

Re: [MBZ] 250se RestoMod

It’s a colloquialism. I probably need to define that for Kaleb’s benefit. Here is an example: https://familyguyaddicts.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/peter_hooker-animation-052idlepic4x.png Dan > On Jun 28, 2015, at 12:15 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan obviously does > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

> On June 28, 2015 at 12:20 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > The last diesel wagon in the U.S. Was the 87 124 wagon Unless the R350CDI counts, but that's probably out of the price range Larry is looking at. But, 30mpg hwy is possible (premium fuel only) from a 98-03 e320 g

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

I have never seen close to that in a e320 gasser Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2015, at 1:35 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > >> On June 28, 2015 at 12:20 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >> wrote: >> >> >> The last diesel wagon in the U.S. Was the 87 124 wagon > > Unles

Re: [MBZ] 250se RestoMod

I would have to plead guilty to that...just the part of knowing what they look like...from when I worked at the northern border near a big truck stop. I was incredulous (that someone would pay...or even come to within touching distance) when some of the women who came through were identified by fel

Re: [MBZ] Should I buy this?

I don't think any state will let you do that any more. the CDL is based on the mfg tag. So a truck built before the CDL came in that were rated 26,500 requires a CDL. I think the CDL law required the states to register at the GVW rating. At least I have not seen any ton rating license stick

Re: [MBZ] 250se RestoMod

I grew up not far from a very large truck stop on the south side of Indianapolis. There were a couple of “trailers” along the back edge of the parking lot, at which we would often throw rocks at until the residents would come out, yelling at us. We referred to them as “lot lizards”. Someone’s

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

Downhill with a tailwind? I get over 20 MPG in pretty much 50-50 mixed city/highway driving in my S430. The SL500 can do the same with the hardtop on. Dan > On Jun 28, 2015, at 2:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have never seen close to that in a e320 gasser > > Sent f

[MBZ] W123 Parts 'O' Rama

Check this out somewhere around Dallas: https://plus.google.com/photos/103139691827795148715/albums/6090928933748274865 You can catch the tent revival while you’re there…. I’ll take the Nardi wheel in the back of

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts 'O' Rama

You sure that's not Kleb's new place? Maybe he got a new job traveling around doing revivals. He'll be living like Brother Tilton soon! --R On 6/28/15 3:22 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Check this out somewhere around Dallas: https://plus.google.com/photos/103139691827795148715/album

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts 'O' Rama

Pretty tough seller when he keeps a guard dog chained to the diesel engine.. ;)) On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 12:22 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Check this out somewhere around Dallas: > > > https://plus.google.com/photos/103139691827795148715/albums/6090928933748274

Re: [MBZ] 250se RestoMod

Sure it is. Uh huh;) Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2015, at 2:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > It’s a colloquialism. > > I probably need to define that for Kaleb’s benefit. > > Here is an example: > https://familyguyaddicts.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/peter_hooker-animation-0

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts 'O' Rama

So where did you come up with this? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2015, at 2:22 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Check this out somewhere around Dallas: > > https://plus.google.com/photos/103139691827795148715/albums/6090928933748274865 > >

[MBZ] Burning Man

>From another list: 24 hour ice cream machines for BLM staffers Burning Man pushes back on upgraded amenities for officials > The Nevada papers are full of stories on how the Bureau of Land Management is > demanding a million dollar facility, complete with luxury items and food > demands

[MBZ] F-ing Classy

Say no more. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz/240d/1750027.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] More on Burning Man

Greedy bureaucrats hold up festival permit for lavish accomodations for themselves. And T-bone steaks, too! Federal employees shake down hippies. > > http://www.rgj.com/story/news/2015/06/26/blm-demands-burning-man-provide-hour-access-ice-cream/29357065/ > > http://www.rgj.com/story/news/20

Re: [MBZ] F-ing Classy

They ruined a perfectly nice euro car. Now it's fit for a $10 hooker;) Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2015, at 7:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Say no more. > > http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz/240d/1750027.html > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

Is that because Regina drives them??? On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 1:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have never seen close to that in a e320 gasser > -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens! *“Travel is fatal to

Re: [MBZ] F-ing Classy

Yo! check out ma lorider, ese! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 4:26 PM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: [MBZ] F-ing Classy Say no more. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds

Re: [MBZ] More on Burning Man

Well now the cost of running naked and stoned out of your tree on LSD for a week in the burning sun of Nevada just went up.. I so feel their pain.. My cup of compassion doth run dry.. What will rampant hedonist do without their annual enclave? On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 4:28 PM, archer75--- via

[MBZ] San Antonio hotel

What was the name of the "famous," old, first class hotel in downtown San Antonio? Tinker? Tucker? ?? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.

Re: [MBZ] San Antonio hotel

We had a company meeting at the La Mansion or something like that Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2015, at 8:04 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > What was the name of the "famous," old, first class hotel in downtown San > Antonio? Tinker? Tucker? ?? > > Wilton > _

Re: [MBZ] San Antonio hotel

Omni La Mansion was what it was called Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2015, at 8:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > We had a company meeting at the La Mansion or something like that > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 28, 2015, at 8:04 PM, WILTON via Mercedes >> wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] San Antonio hotel

50+ years ago. I think the name was Tsomething; I think it was on Commerce or Market St. Menger doesn't seem right. Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "mercedes list" Cc: "WILTON" Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 9:04 PM Subject: [MBZ] San Antonio hotel

Re: [MBZ] San Antonio hotel

I'm not sure which one you are talking about, I just know this was a fancy one and its right on the river walk, and its historic, that's all I know. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2015, at 8:13 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > 50+ years ago. I think the name was Tsomething; I think

Re: [MBZ] San Antonio hotel

Could be the same hotel you are talking about, this one is on college and Navarro. It was a college or something like that way back in the day. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2015, at 8:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm not sure which one you are talking about, I just k

Re: [MBZ] San Antonio hotel

Crockett, St Anthony, Menger, Fairmount? ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] San Antonio hotel

I think it was/is Gunter. 205 E. Houston St. Front canopy and stuff on sidewalk across front is different. Was there coupla times for dinner summer of 1960, while I was in USAF OCS. Now, I'll sleep better tonight. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To:

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts 'O' Rama

Cute puppy. On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 5:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So where did you come up with this? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 28, 2015, at 2:22 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Check this out somewhere a