Re: [MBZ] Solid & Strong - Gentlemen's Car

Probably the tip of the iceberg. On Jul 17, 2017 12:27 AM, "clay via Mercedes" wrote: > $4500 > > or > > replace with standard springs for half that > > > > On Jul 16, 2017, at 7:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > How much to

Re: [MBZ] Solid & Strong - Gentlemen's Car

Airmatic struts for the W220 are about $500 each, exchange in the aftermarket. -D > On Jul 17, 2017, at 7:50 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Probably the tip of the iceberg. > >> On Jul 17, 2017 12:27 AM, "clay via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] Pressure and volume

I work afternoons. Just unwinding from work. Sleep in five..four..three... z Rick Original Message From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 2:01 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Meade Dillon Subject: Re: [MBZ] Pressure and volume 3

[MBZ] OT radio check

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Re: [MBZ] OT radio check

ni! --FT On 7/17/17 10:51 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: Polo! On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 9:50 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Marco! - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT radio check

Polo! On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 9:50 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Marco! > - > Max > Charleston SC > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT radio check

Radio check sat, ya'll need to wake up out there! - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 10:51 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Polo! > > On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 9:50 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] 123 LWB

I am a huge Godfather movie fan. But, part 3 does not deserve to be compared to the other two. Its terrible compared to the Part 1 and 2. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 8:45 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] SECOND UPDATE! RE: OT: Land Yacht problem

Fresh gas and some fuel system cleaner might indeed clear up the problem. I'm still not in agreement that a new battery had anything to do with it. Might also have simply been due to the car sitting unused for too long, and it needed to be exercised a bit to get all the juices flowing again.

[MBZ] SECOND UPDATE! RE: OT: Land Yacht problem

Good ideas! However, my brother texted me yesterday and said: "I don't want to jinx myself but I drove the Lincoln 50 miles around town today. Stop and go traffics, idling at stop lights all without any problems!" It was just as hot as it was a few days before. It had a half tank of gas

Re: [MBZ] 123 LWB

In which of the GF anthology does James Caan get killed at a toll plaza? On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 11:00 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am a huge Godfather movie fan. But, part 3 does not deserve to be > compared to the other two. Its terrible compared to the

[MBZ] Andrew - here is the 380SL you've been looking for

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Shirley had her hip surgery

Just as a data point, my buddy in Houston (Dan bought his car) has had both hips done, he is 55. In college he was a nationally-ranked tennis player and on a full ride, so all that has beat his hips badly over the years. The last one he had done maybe 5 years ago, I'm not sure it was total

[MBZ] Cooling System Purge/Refill Systems

Has anyone got one of these or used one? I'm toying with the idea of buying one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Radiator-Cooling-System-Vacuum-Purge-Refill-Kit-Set-Universal-Pro-Tools-/231248561856?hash=item35d77d06c0:g:Q3IAAOSwRUhY~mpf I've seen them used and they look like it would make

[MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

ELECTRIC VEHICLESOil companies are increasingly nervousPublished: Monday, July 17, 2017 Oil producers are waking up to the long-term threat posed by electric vehicles. By 2040, the rising share of EVs could drag down oil demand by 8 million barrels, more than the combined production of Iraq and

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

You won't believe what happens next! --FT On 7/17/17 2:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: ELECTRIC VEHICLESOil companies are increasingly nervousPublished: Monday, July 17, 2017 Oil producers are waking up to the long-term threat posed by electric vehicles. By 2040, the rising

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

Curt why are you so defensive? On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 2:35 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You won't believe what happens next! > > --FT > > > On 7/17/17 2:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> ELECTRIC VEHICLESOil companies are increasingly

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

The author never even considers where the electricity is going to come from... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 2:28 PM

Re: [MBZ] 123 LWB

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Re: [MBZ] Andrew - here is the 380SL you've been looking for

I love this statement: "This car sold new for $44k, which is equal to $100k in today's money." By that measure, the Chevy Chevette I purchased in 12/75 for $3600 is now worth about $15,000 or more, depending on your inflator. No pun intended. On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 12:39 PM, Meade Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

WRT Norway, I saw a segment on the PBS News Hour recently outlining Norway's massive subsidies on EVs, as well as the substantial penalties on IC engine vehicles. There is no way the current percentage of EVs will continue to be sold without these massive interferences in the free market. And

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

Clickers in the spokes of the wheels? Electronic engine sound? They even have that option available on some electric RC cars. Kevin and Hillsboro, Oregon Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 17, 2017, at 12:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > If I buy an

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

This is interesting in that this morning I heard some story on NPR, which I did not pay a lot of attention to, that seemed to consist of handwringing about the projection that fracking for gas has introduced a huge amount into the market, and that the US will need to start exporting the stuff

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

You should send an angry letter to Bloomberg. On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 3:02 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is interesting in that this morning I heard some story on NPR, which > I did not pay a lot of attention to, that seemed to consist of handwringing >

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

If I buy an electric car I want it to generate some clicking noise so I don't fall asleep at the wheel. On Jul 17, 2017 3:21 PM, "Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > WRT Norway, I saw a segment on the PBS News Hour recently outlining > Norway's massive subsidies on

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

If I buy an electric vehicle it needs to complete an evacuation to high ground (out of the path of a hurricane) that may take 24 hours and require multiple refueling stops. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 17, 2017 3:33:25 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

Your replies would look better if you put them on the right message. I hate dumb articles. This article is dumb, its written for dumb people. It doesn't think about where the electricity to power those cars will come from. The predictions are pulled out of thin air. "And Statoil ASA, Norway's

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

If you don't run the AC an EV will take you farther per unit of energy stored because it doesn't waste energy needlessly clicking over its own engine. We've already covered this, you're not a good candidate for an EV, if I were tyrant you'd be put on the "can't have one" list which would of

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out Resolution

I had one like that once unlock the Dodge for me, he was able to hit the unlock button. Seems a good system. -Curt From: Craig via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 9:22

[MBZ] Secret Message For Dan P

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[MBZ] Locked Out

So I find myself leaving the hospital last night and not able to get into the 300D/2.5 Turbo because I left the keys on the center console while I manually pushed the buttons because the locking system isn't locking properly. I called USAA's towing service about 2000 and found I had two choices:

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out

On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 18:49:38 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Take the title to the ABQ Benz dealer and order a key, That is certainly an option in which I'm interested. > or better yet an ignition cylinder with key? You mean a VIN coded cylinder and key,

[MBZ] Locked Out Resolution

I ended up searching on the net for "auto lockout albuquerque, nm" and got a number of hits. I took the first one. They came out and used small, inflatable air bags, which they slid between the door and the body. A few pumps on the inflator bulbs, and they had enough opening to slide a long rod

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

OK Don wrote: > Exactly - - however, as I've stated before, there is no one vehicle that > will best fulfill all missions. At this point, an EV is great for running > around town, not so great for cruising cross country. A well engineered > hybrid might do both, but I doubt it.

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out Resolution

American ingenuity. Nothing like it. On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 9:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Crap! Around here they charge $25-$50 for that. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 17, 2017, at 8:22 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: >

[MBZ] Not only am I high on crack cocaine, it I am also posting from the future

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Re: [MBZ] Locked Out

If you can get the rear door quarter window from a junk yard locally, that is what I'd break out. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out Resolution

Bravo! Have your ordered a VIN-coded ignition cylinder and key? That'd be my next move. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out Resolution

On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 23:44:52 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Bravo! Have your ordered a VIN-coded ignition cylinder and key? That'd > be my next move. No, not yet. I've been spending my time at the hospital in Shirley's room. She's been having some complications

Re: [MBZ] Unimog anyone?

So what is it worth? $5k? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 17, 2017 8:21:48 PM EDT, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: >Do we still have some lurkers on this list who are into Unimogs? Jason >Brown? > >Theres a 1971 406 for sale by me here in

Re: [MBZ] Cooling System Purge/Refill Systems

My Indy has a Snap-On version. Sez it works great. Especially on 615 & 617 engine cars, No More Having to bleed the system when changing the coolant. Russ On Mon,7/17/17 13:09, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Has anyone got one of these or used one? I'm toying with the idea of buying one:

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

> On July 17, 2017 at 3:49 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > If I buy an electric vehicle it needs to complete an evacuation to high > ground (out of the path of a hurricane) that may take 24 hours and require > multiple refueling stops. Chevy Volt?

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out

On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:57:19 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > This is why I pay $80 per year for AAA. They sent guys to jimmy my E420 > several times, no charge. Any damage to the car? I presume it's a W124 like my 300D. As I mentioned, I have been told

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

Exactly - - however, as I've stated before, there is no one vehicle that will best fulfill all missions. At this point, an EV is great for running around town, not so great for cruising cross country. A well engineered hybrid might do both, but I doubt it. Back to the oil companies story - they

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

Right, but the oil companies are still making and selling it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 17, 2017, at 7:17 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Tractors, combines, trains, and most airplanes don't burn gasoline. They > burn Diesel or heavier oil, or Jet-A. The general

[MBZ] 1980 240D

There is a guy in a Facebook car club I'm in that has a 1980 240D for sale. It has 195K miles. Looks pretty good in the pictures. I can send pictures. A/c is cold. It's not mine, no benefits to me, just passing info along. He says he wants $2900 (which seems HIGH to me), but he notes he is

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

Well they don't seem to take into account there still won't be electric tractors, electric combines, electric trains, electric airplanes. Plastics and many many other products are still made from petroleum products. Also, how do they figure they are going to charge those electric cars? Sent

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out

I did that once (and only once) in a W115 - and was able to unlock the door with a coat hanger without too much damage to the door seal. It took a good 15 - 20 minutes of fiddling, bending, doing it again, etc., but I did get in and drove myself home. -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice,

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out (Craig)

Craig, I locked the key in my Toyota pick up truck several years ago and was getting ready to smash a window when someone suggested the local fire department. I called them and, sure enough, they came over with a “slim jim” tool and a few seconds later the door was open. They refused a tip and

[MBZ] Unimog anyone?

Do we still have some lurkers on this list who are into Unimogs? Jason Brown? Theres a 1971 406 for sale by me here in NJ. Its got a OM352 in it that runs, but its really rusty. The clutch and brake hydraulics are bad, so it doesn't go or stop. Most of the gear shift levers are stuck. Its a

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out

Craig. Yikes! A piece of good string about 4 feet long with a small loop in the center introduced to the top rear corner of the door, gently wiggled into the interior, can pull up the button, by pulling on the string. Google it. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred.

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out (Craig)

Re: Slim Jim: Look at these links: https://www.google.com/search?site=webhp=hp=slim+jim+tool+for+opening+cars=slim+jim+tool+for+opening+cars_l=psy-ab.3..0j0i22i30k1.7586.24350.0.28936.32.30.0.0.0.0.217.4035.0j17j5.22.00...1.1.64.psy-ab..10.22.4024.0..0i131k1.QSoDbXdWp8I

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

The MB E250 gets low 40's. On 7/17/2017 9:06 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: OK Don wrote: Exactly - - however, as I've stated before, there is no one vehicle that will best fulfill all missions. At this point, an EV is great for running around town, not so great for cruising cross

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

Tractors, combines, trains, and most airplanes don't burn gasoline. They burn Diesel or heavier oil, or Jet-A. The general aviation fleet that still burns gasoline uses such a small percentage of the total gasoline production that we're still buying 100LL , yes - LEAD - gasoline because there has

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out

A locksmith should be able to jimmy it in about 20sec, they have a whole load of tools to do that and know what they are doing. Might cost you $30 to get a guy to drive by and do it. Just call a local locksmith and see if they can do it. Not sure what towing it home will do for you, you will

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out

This is why I pay $80 per year for AAA. They sent guys to jimmy my E420 several times, no charge. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out

> On July 17, 2017 at 7:01 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:57:19 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > This is why I pay $80 per year for AAA. They sent guys to jimmy my E420 > > several times, no

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

Yes, but auto gas is a very significant percentage of their sales - losing even 5% would really upset them. On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 7:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Right, but the oil companies are still making and selling it. > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out Resolution

Crap! Around here they charge $25-$50 for that. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 17, 2017, at 8:22 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > I ended up searching on the net for "auto lockout albuquerque, nm" and got > a number of hits. I took the first one. > > They came out and

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out

On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 18:45:19 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > A locksmith should be able to jimmy it in about 20sec, they have a whole > load of tools to do that and know what they are doing. Might cost you > $30 to get a guy to drive by and do it. Just call a

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out

On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 6:01 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Any damage to the car? I presume it's a W124 like my 300D. As I mentioned, > I have been told it's bad to jimmy a Benz. > > No, a W210. And nary a scratch. The alarm objected, of course, but putting the

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

Isn't electric... Speaking of, I saw a Bolt last week for the first time, not a terrible looking car, I only saw it from the rear though. -Curt From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out

My '85 190D used to randomly lock the doors. I once locked the keys in the car, fortunately I'd left one window cracked. I introduced a yo-yo string through that cracked window, looped the string around the lock knob and pulled. Quite the feeling of relief... -Curt From: Fred Moir via

Re: [MBZ] This is a shock to the oil companies

My in-laws have a regular v6 Fusion, its a pretty nice car. If I needed a hybrid I'd go with that before a Prius. Since its a Ford it'd be cheaper and people wouldn't hate you as much driving it as they do the average Prius. 39mpg is no great shakes these days though, lots of cars in that class

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out

Take the title to the ABQ Benz dealer and order a key, or better yet an ignition cylinder with key? Decide whether a broken window or waiting for the key is a bigger hassle? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Pressure and volume

Bravo! - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 12:19 AM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > I took her for a longer drive. Not as hot today, but was cold enough to > make the cabin chilly. As it cooled off this evening, I had to adjust the > ACC up and it was

Re: [MBZ] Pressure and volume

You are up late/early. Rick   Original Message   From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 1:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Meade Dillon Subject: Re: [MBZ] Pressure and volume Bravo! - Max Charleston SC ‎

Re: [MBZ] Pressure and volume

3 a.m. snack time, I failed to eat enough dinner tonight. Back to bed in a bit... How about you? - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 2:58 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You are up late/early. > > > ___