Re: [MBZ] another solution for the IP back bracket

2018-02-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Yes, the problem with the last bolt of the back bracket is that you can get it in place with your fingers, but there is not enough room to turn it and hold it in place to get it started. Trying to install the back bracket and the CC servo in a OM603 is similarly a problem. This might aid in

Re: [MBZ] White W126 SEC on BAT

2018-02-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Huh? Not aware of that metaphor. Cheese ball? Cheddar? Mozz? On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 9:45 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > Yes the color. A white SEC is a bit Miami Vice cheese ball. Otherwise a > beauty. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 9, 2018, at 9:40 AM,

Re: [MBZ] White W126 SEC on BAT

2018-02-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
String cheese on Factory Gullideckel slotted wheels (I never heard them called that). Not a fan of white but it looks like a really nice car.  One in that condition will go for stupid money. --FT On 2/9/18 9:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Huh? Not aware of that metaphor.

Re: [MBZ] I am a crackhead buy my car

2018-02-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
One zero too many, there. On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 9:43 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > CASH ONLY!!! NO PAYPALS > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1980-classic-benz/6488771566.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] another solution for the IP back bracket

2018-02-09 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Curley wrote: > I just found this ratchet extension. Nice - the company is in your neighborhood - IA. Is the product made in this USA or the other usa? tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT this is amazingly awesome

2018-02-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
We used the Wang word processors at the Interior Dept. back then. They had some awesome features, e.g. "super copy", although I forget what that meant... On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 9:52 AM, Floyd Thursby wrote: > Anecdotes re: Wang: > > A buddy of mine worked for Wang

Re: [MBZ] Nice Price Or Crack Pipe

2018-02-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
A little pricey. I might spring for $4k. On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 10:22 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://jalopnik.com/for-4-900-would-this-rare-1991-mercedes > -300sl-let-you-1822830757 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] I am a crackhead buy my car

2018-02-09 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
-MMM- wrote: > I'd tell you what shade of brown it is, but this isn't Banned. :D tubgirl is one banned shade? pleez do not ask - this is okiebenz, not banned. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Nice Price Or Crack Pipe

2018-02-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Phillie fans are rude and totally devoid of any semblance of decorum. This despite their Quaker heritage. Go figure. On Feb 9, 2018 12:10 PM, "Mountain Man via Mercedes" wrote: > Andrew wrote: > > I will be spending this evening in the original and continuing Land of > >

Re: [MBZ] empty bottles free bonus

2018-02-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Since the demise of MB Tex interiors have become way less durable. On Feb 9, 2018 12:21 PM, "Donald Snook via Mercedes" wrote: > How do people wear out driver's seats this bad? The seat in my 18 year > old BMW with 240,000 mile looks pristine compared to this. > > >

Re: [MBZ] Spotted at copart while I wait

2018-02-09 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Kaleb sez: >‎I decided I need one of these at okie >acres retirement home for wayward >>benzes  A hot babe, or a large forklift?  Or both? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

2018-02-09 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Dan sez: >I paid $650.00 for the car. How much for shipping? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Copart

2018-02-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Just loaded it up, it’s rougher that I thought but will see what happens. Engine looks very clean though. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 1:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Might be a snafu that has your purchase I inadvertently sent to the crusher. > >>

[MBZ] Copart

2018-02-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So I am at copart getting ready to pick up this car, waiting in the back in the pickup area. It appears they are bringing cars out with a huge fork lift. Are they going to tear this car up bringing it out? I expected to either go to it and winch it up or throw a battery in it and attempt to

Re: [MBZ] Copart

2018-02-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I sure hope they don't. I can't remember, what did you buy? Donald H. Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 12:56 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Copart So I am at copart getting ready to pick up

Re: [MBZ] Mini Maine Q

2018-02-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Since black Raspberries are dirt cheap now, maybe I'll try making a Raspberry Pie. Anyone have a decent recipe? On Feb 9, 2018 11:36 AM, "Dwight Giles via Mercedes" wrote: > The weekend before last, Curt Dimitri and I and our families gathered in > gathered in Rockland

[MBZ] Spotted at copart while I wait

2018-02-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Sent from my iPhone___ 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] Copart

2018-02-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Might be a snafu that has your purchase I inadvertently sent to the crusher. On Feb 9, 2018 1:56 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I am at copart getting ready to pick up this car, waiting in the back > in the pickup area. It appears they are bringing cars

Re: [MBZ] Spotted at copart while I wait

2018-02-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
This is quite entertaining. There is a hot young babe driving one of these huge fork lift trucks hauling cars around. I decided I need one of these at okie acres retirement home for wayward benzes Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 1:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Spotted at copart while I wait

2018-02-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Both Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 1:34 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb sez: > >> ‎I decided I need one of these at okie >acres retirement home for wayward >> >benzes > > A hot babe, or a large forklift? > Or both? > > Rick >

Re: [MBZ] empty bottles free bonus

2018-02-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
The white one is a Land Rover Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 9, 2018 10:46 AM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > Is tha a G in back? > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/nice-car-for-cheap/6489893536.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT this is amazingly awesome

2018-02-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 11:04 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > One has to wonder if that ad campaign would have been successful? I guess > I understand Dr. Wang's unhappiness, but I do think that we are way too > politically correct and obviously, the woman

Re: [MBZ] 84 500SEL

2018-02-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
That's what I thought too. Don Snook -Original Message- From: clay monroe [mailto:redgh...@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 4:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 84 500SEL Based on the interior wear, there is much more than 98k

Re: [MBZ] Nice Price Or Crack Pipe

2018-02-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You could fly to Orgone and drive it home through the Land of Deplorables. Drive through the flyover country  It would be good for your soul (assuming you have one!). --FT On 2/9/18 10:28 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: A little pricey.  I might spring for $4k. On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 10:22

Re: [MBZ] Nice Price Or Crack Pipe

2018-02-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I will be spending this evening in the original and continuing Land of Deplorables - Philadelphia, PA. On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 10:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You could fly to Orgone and drive it home through the Land of Deplorables. > Drive through the

Re: [MBZ] I am a crackhead buy my car

2018-02-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Pretty sure the Germans called that shade "French surrender brown" back in 41. On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 9:01 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'd tell you what shade of brown it is, but this isn't Banned. :D > > -MMM- > > On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 9:58 AM, Andrew

[MBZ] White W126 SEC on BAT

2018-02-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This is one of the best photo galleries I've ever seen. The car is droolworthy. Anyone see any fatal flaws? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-mercedes-benz-560sec-3/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-02-09 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] I am a crackhead buy my car

2018-02-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah, but these are about to become ICONIC. I like the cafe au lait color. Mocha? On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 10:50 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > One zero too many, there. > > On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 9:43 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

2018-02-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
You go Dan. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 11:55 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Looks like the car is scheduled to be picked up tomorrow, so it should be > here Sunday or Monday at the latest. > > Now that things are pretty much set, I’ll do the

[MBZ] Nice Price Or Crack Pipe

2018-02-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://jalopnik.com/for-4-900-would-this-rare-1991-mercedes-300sl-let-you-1822830757 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Somewhat clapped-out 560SEL $2500

2018-02-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1991-mercedes-560sel/6483084080.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Mini Maine Q

2018-02-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
The weekend before last, Curt Dimitri and I and our families gathered in gathered in Rockland Maine to participate in the Pies on Parade fund raiser. http://historicinnsofrockland.com/pies-on-parade/ Here is a photo of the Benzes lined up at the Lime Rock Inn carriage house. From l-r, my wW211

Re: [MBZ] empty bottles free bonus

2018-02-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
How do people wear out driver's seats this bad? The seat in my 18 year old BMW with 240,000 mile looks pristine compared to this. Donald H. Snook -Original Message- From: Floyd Thursby [mailto:buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 9:46 AM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] empty bottles free bonus

2018-02-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
No. It’s a Range Rover. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Floyd Thursby [mailto:buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 9:46 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] empty bottles free bonus Is tha a G in back?

Re: [MBZ] OT this is amazingly awesome

2018-02-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Anecdotes re: Wang: A buddy of mine worked for Wang back in the early 80s I guess, some kind of marketing job, back when Dr. Wang was still running the place.  He was a very quiet and humble man, but really smart. They were getting stomped by IBM, even with their advanced word processors and

Re: [MBZ] 85 300D monovalve

2018-02-09 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
Hi Andrew, I finally installed the solenoid you sent me. Unfortunately it is non functional. After installing and seeing no change in in my heating issue, I took it back out and tried to activate using 12 volts from my battery to the connector posts on the solenoid and there was no response.

[MBZ] empty bottles free bonus

2018-02-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Is tha a G in back? https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/nice-car-for-cheap/6489893536.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] empty bottles free bonus

2018-02-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The interior could use some freshening, and a needle and thread. On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 10:46 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is tha a G in back? > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/nice-car-for-cheap/6489893536.html > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] 1993 400E

2018-02-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Looks like the car is scheduled to be picked up tomorrow, so it should be here Sunday or Monday at the latest. Now that things are pretty much set, I’ll do the reveal: I paid $650.00 for the car. Pictures to follow upon arrival. -D ___

[MBZ] Links might work or might not

2018-02-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
There are a few cheap MB projects for sale. But, they are listed on Facebook. 76 300D. Seller says needs headgaskets. Looks pretty clean. Silver over navy. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/279653922559957 This one is confusing. Says "solid condition" AND "Does not run" 82 240D

Re: [MBZ] White W126 SEC on BAT

2018-02-09 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Yes the color. A white SEC is a bit Miami Vice cheese ball. Otherwise a beauty. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 9:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is one of the best photo galleries I've ever seen. The car is > droolworthy. Anyone see

[MBZ] I am a crackhead buy my car

2018-02-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
CASH ONLY!!! NO PAYPALS https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1980-classic-benz/6488771566.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Somewhat clapped-out 560SEL $2500

2018-02-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Could be a real money pit. On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 10:41 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1991-mercedes-560sel > /6483084080.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] OT this is amazingly awesome

2018-02-09 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
One has to wonder if that ad campaign would have been  successful? I guess I understand Dr. Wang's unhappiness, but I do think that we are way too politically correct and obviously, the woman intended no insult. RB On 09/02/2018 8:52 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Anecdotes re: Wang:

Re: [MBZ] I am a crackhead buy my car

2018-02-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 10:39 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Pretty sure the Germans called that shade "French surrender brown" back in > 41. > Sounds about right to me! -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] another solution for the IP back bracket

2018-02-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Huh! I never noticed that. Orange City. Dutch everything there. More Dutch now than Pella. Right next to ICE Cream City, home of the World's Largest Ice Cream Plant, and tonnes of little blue bunnies! (And also lots of Dutch!) Mountain Man via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Nice Price Or Crack Pipe

2018-02-09 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: > I will be spending this evening in the original and continuing Land of > Deplorables - Philadelphia, PA. This might be an interesting thing to hear from Andrew - carry on, please? Deplorable seems a bad thing? Options that seem pertinent for "the original and continuing Land of

Re: [MBZ] another solution for the IP back bracket

2018-02-09 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Curley wrote: > Huh! I never noticed that. Please let us know if this should be on wishlist (USA) or wishrist (not USA), i.e. oriental speaking does not use "r" sound. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 85 300D monovalve

2018-02-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
You sure you didn't blow the wiring to yours? With the ACC set to OFF, there should be 12V on the plug to the monovalve. It should be strong enough to light a lamp, etc. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I am a crackhead buy my car

2018-02-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
I'd tell you what shade of brown it is, but this isn't Banned. :D -MMM- On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 9:58 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Yeah, but these are about to become ICONIC. I like the cafe au lait > color. Mocha? > > On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 10:50 AM, M. Mitchell

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

2018-02-09 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
$1,100‎ total. Not bad. The 124 market seems depressed for some reason, but even if it doesn't sell on BaT for big bucks, it will be a fun spare car.  Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Spotted at copart while I wait

2018-02-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Looks like someone ran over a curb and blew 2 rubber band tars! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes February 9, 2018 at 1:08 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Until SWMBO wrecks it. (Or burns it!) Oh Wait, he gets to still keep it after that! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes February 9, 2018 at 4:51 PM I’m planning on keeping it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-09 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Congratulations! RB On 09/02/2018 4:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So I just got back to my mothers house in Louisiana with this copart $350 92 300SD non runner. It was a little more rough that I anticipated but the interior is in good shape. They loaded it onto the trailer

Re: [MBZ] Copart

2018-02-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That's how they brought out Wilton's 300D, forklift driver put it right on the trailer for me. I wasn't too keen on that but didn't get a vote. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 1:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I am at copart

Re: [MBZ] Spotted at copart while I wait

2018-02-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
A forklift? Or a hot young babe? Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Friday, February 09, 2018 1:11 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spotted at copart while I wait This is quite entertaining.

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I’m planning on keeping it. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 4:39 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's awesome! Now you need to flip it on BaT. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Copart

2018-02-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Non runners at the auction I worked at were loaded with big loaders with 8' long forks. They may drop it by your trailer and still make you winch it on. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes February 9, 2018 at 12:55 PM So I am at copart getting ready to pick up this

Re: [MBZ] Copart

2018-02-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
They just set it right on the trailer and I didn’t have to do anything. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 5:14 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Non runners at the auction I worked at were loaded with big loaders with 8' > long forks. They may drop

Re: [MBZ] Nice Price Or Crack Pipe

2018-02-09 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
That would work for me if I really liked the 129 clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995

Re: [MBZ] Mini Maine Q

2018-02-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well you could fly in-there is small airport there and the Owl's Head Transportations museum has its own airstrip for vintage planes. Hard to say best pie but our friends at Lime Rock Inn made a key lime pie that was balanced, and a chocolate fudge pecan pie. One inn had apple pie with cheddar

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 4:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m planning on keeping it. > [image: Inline image 1] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Sometimes a gamble pays off - congrats! On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 4:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I just got back to my mothers house in Louisiana with this copart $350 > 92 300SD non runner. It was a little more rough that I anticipated but the >

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That's awesome! Now you need to flip it on BaT. -- 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 options go to:

Re: [MBZ] another solution for the IP back bracket

2018-02-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Wishrist! Here is the reply: Thanks for reaching out to me. When I was younger I bought a 86’ 560SEL. I really liked that car. It had lots of room and tons of automatic options, for an ’86 it seemed futuristic. I had to sell it because I was using it as a daily driver and it was nickel and

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
My posts have started showing up twice on my PC - are they doubled for anyone else? Just started today. On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 5:36 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Sometimes a gamble pays off - congrats! > > On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 4:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] another solution for the IP back bracket

2018-02-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
This might be a interesting alternative, though not as flat: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QW9A7EC/ref=sspa_dk_detail_7?psc=1_rd_i=B00QW9A7EC_rd_wg=6WB1o_rd_r=60SV679ESHZ29W2FY73Z_rd_w=Kyry7 On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 2:15 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On

Re: [MBZ] Mini Maine Q

2018-02-09 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
I liked Frank’s key lime pie the best! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 5:31 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well you could fly in-there is small airport there and the Owl's Head > Transportations museum has its own airstrip for vintage planes. > Hard

Re: [MBZ] OT - spray painted glasses

2018-02-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I've used Goo Gone. Or hand cleaner, the kind without pumice in it. And a thumbnail. -- Jim On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 7:34 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > what kind of plastic? If they are polycarbonate, you have more options. > If they are acrylic, then you

[MBZ] OT - spray painted glasses

2018-02-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I welded up a crack in the tow bar for the Cessna this afternoon, then went outside to spray the new and bare metal. A gust of wind blew over-spray in my face, and now my glasses have a nice speckle pattern of sliver enamel on the front surface that won't come off with my finger nail (didn't

[MBZ] Crack pipe Benz

2018-02-09 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/sel/6485515214.html https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/sel/6486019074.html https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/gorgeous-w124-mercedes-benz/6468401548.html And maybe not al that crack

Re: [MBZ] Copart

2018-02-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On February 9, 2018 at 6:33 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > They just set it right on the trailer and I didn’t have to do anything. That's par for the course. When I picked up a car with a flat tire, I wouldn't let him load it for me, as I

Re: [MBZ] Mini Maine Q

2018-02-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes that was my favorite even though I might be biased as I helped a little bit as Frank baked 30 pies Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 9, 2018 6:56 PM, "Dimitri" wrote: > I liked Frank’s key lime pie the best! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 9, 2018, at 5:31 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Check the Okie Benz account settings, that fixed it for me a few months ago. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 9, 2018 6:40:10 PM EST, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >My posts have started showing up twice on my PC - are they doubled for >anyone

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I was going to do a video of it but I will tomorrow. I did notice the belt shock probably needs to be replaced and will probably need motor mounts. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 8:56 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > Record a video/audio of it. I

[MBZ] OT - Fun w/Guns & This Weekend

2018-02-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I took the SKS and my brand new SA 1911 Range Officer to the range on Tuesday and had a great time. The SKS didn’t want to cycle, which didn’t concern me. It sure was accurate, though. I was able to group 5 shots in a 4” circle at 25 yards holding it by hand. I could only find some Tula

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-09 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Record a video/audio of it. I want to hear it. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 5:50 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Check the Okie Benz account settings, that fixed it for me a few months ago. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] OT - spray painted glasses

2018-02-09 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
What kind of paint? Mineral spirits worked (gradually) OK for me for paint that thins with that stuff. Just don't wait too long. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK > Don via Mercedes > Sent: Friday, February 09, 2018 9:52 PM >

Re: [MBZ] OT - spray painted glasses

2018-02-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
what kind of plastic? If they are polycarbonate, you have more options. If they are acrylic, then you options are limited Scott Ritchey via Mercedes February 9, 2018 at 9:12 PM What kind of paint? Mineral spirits worked (gradually) OK for me for paint that

Re: [MBZ] Crack pipe Benz

2018-02-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Get that 280ce, quick. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 9, 2018 8:58:02 PM EST, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: >https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/sel/6485515214.html > >https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/sel/6486019074.html >

Re: [MBZ] another solution for the IP back bracket

2018-02-09 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 08/02/2018 10:32 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I just found this ratchet extension.  You turn one end with your rachet, and the other end turns your socket.  In the case of the 3/8 drive version, the socket is 10" away from your ratchet.    Fot the IP back bracket bolts on most OM

Re: [MBZ] another solution for the IP back bracket

2018-02-09 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 08/02/2018 10:32 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I just found this ratchet extension.  You turn one end with your rachet, and the other end turns your socket.  In the case of the 3/8 drive version, the socket is 10" away from your ratchet.    Fot the IP back bracket bolts on most OM

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

2018-02-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
$450 > On Feb 9, 2018, at 2:43 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan sez: > >> I paid $650.00 for the car. > > How much for shipping? > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Mini Maine Q

2018-02-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Hmmm . now that sounds like a Q worth traveling to attend. How were the pies? What did you sample? On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 12:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Since black Raspberries are dirt cheap now, maybe I'll try making a > Raspberry Pie. Anyone have a

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Show us the sweet interior! Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 4:24 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard So I just

Re: [MBZ] another solution for the IP back bracket

2018-02-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That is neat! Definitely Christmas list stuff. I can see using this on those 10mm fan bolts or the rear IP bracket bolt. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 11:32 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I just found this ratchet extension. You turn

Re: [MBZ] 124 cab

2018-02-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I’m in Louisiana right now at my mothers going to pickup the copart car today and head back Saturday. I will meet up with the guy sometime next week to see if he wants to trade or not. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 5:48 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 124 cab

2018-02-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Didja get it yet Kaleb? - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 7:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The 240 is about ready so I will show it to him next week probably and if > he wants to trade I’m going for it. > >