Re: [MBZ] Bought this yesterday.

On Facebook Marketplace. It was in Aurora, Illinois. Michael E. Esh > On Nov 27, 2018, at 10:59 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Good work. Where’d you find it? SC? > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Nov 27, 2018, at 10:32 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Bought this yesterday.

Cool. Nice catch! -D > On Nov 27, 2018, at 10:32 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1983 240D. Got it for $700. Came from northern Illinois by way South > Carolina, zero rust. Paint is pretty good. Has engine issues and the kid said > it was running poorly. He changed fuel filters

[MBZ] Price of Benzin in Timbuktoo

FIlled for $1.929/gal a couple days ago. Dropped another penny yesterday.Ol Saud's plan to create high fuel prices failed! I am hoping to fill for under $1.90 next time. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] A question for OK Don

On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 6:38 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Remember the white 300D? I am trying to remember the story on that car > and hope you can help me piece it together. From what I recall, I > bought the car from some guy in the OKC area. Yes, you

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

Yes, but so should an OM603 - the chassis came with an in-line 6, back in the day. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 3:48 PM clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > OM 602 should fit > > clay monroe > redgh...@comcast.net > > > > > On Nov 28, 2018, at 11:35 AM, Randy Bennell via

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

Really? they weren't all that expensive when I bought a set from Rusty. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 3:43 PM clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The car also has 43 year old injectors that are bound to fail and leak. > That will be $2k upgrade to the purchase price > > clay

Re: [MBZ] A question for OK Don

Ok, that refreshes my memory about that car.  I was just funny seeing that car after all these years. On 11/28/2018 7:23 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Cracked head or block. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 7:15 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Huh? Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] A question for OK Don

The owner? The 300D? or the original 123 the guy had? OK Don via Mercedes November 28, 2018 at 7:23 PM Cracked head or block. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 7:15 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] A question for OK Don

Huh? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2018, at 7:00 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 6:38 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Remember the white 300D? I am trying to remember the story on that car >> and hope you can help me

Re: [MBZ] A question for OK Don

Cracked head or block. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 7:15 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Huh? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Nov 28, 2018, at 7:00 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 6:38 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Op-ed Piece

Washington voters, green to the core on the wetside voted that sort of idiocy down not three weeks ago clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 28, 2018, at 3:08 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://www.atr.org/details-horrible-carbon-tax-bill > > Posted by John Kartch on

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Op-ed Piece

Population pressures. Yeah, that is the ticket! What is needed is the natural response of pressure. Put in a pressure situation, you either blow up or squish it all. In an over crowded garden, or overgrown orchard, you prune and cull. A good gardener does not profit from allowing weeds to

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

Wow Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2018, at 9:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or you might have a heart attack > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-car-1975-mercedes-450/6756942056.html > > It looks very cool though, and probably a reasonable price. It looks

Re: [MBZ] Bought this yesterday. PLUS CRACK

I don't see $4k as an unrealistic price for a running 300SD in decent shape. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 9:31 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh yeah I see that now on my computer. > > here's an SD for a crack price, looks to be the same color > >

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

Worst possible year R107 you can buy. Major fire hazard. -D > On Nov 28, 2018, at 10:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or you might have a heart attack > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-car-1975-mercedes-450/6756942056.html > > It looks very cool though, and

Re: [MBZ] anyone need a cheap Cheap-Class?

Wonder little you could pay, and what the worst case scenario might be On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 10:43 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/951825895010279/?ref=feed_rhc > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

"Only driven in rain and snow to mitigate fire hazard." On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 10:52 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Worst possible year R107 you can buy. Major fire hazard. > > -D > > > On Nov 28, 2018, at 10:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Or you

Re: [MBZ] update. MBZ] Bought this yesterday.

Previous owner said the car would not start well and ran really bad. He said he changed fuel filter. I assumed both of them. I checked valves and glo plugs and they were good. While checking for fuel line leaks I noticed the clear filter looked odd and when I pumped the manual pump it didn’t

Re: [MBZ] Interesting device — vehicle “dash”cam and security?

I thought Kodak went the way of Polaroid and folded their tent. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 7:57 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.walmart.com/ip/KODAK-PIXPRO-ORBIT360-4K-VR-Camera-Satellite-Pack/766753345 > > --FT > Sent from iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] Just Listed - 2.5 300D

> On November 27, 2018 at 10:09 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > The consensus among many BAT watchers is that they’re trying to squeeze as > much money as they can out of the venue, i.e., getting greedy. Upwards of 30 > auctions a day now, a large percentage of which are not

Re: [MBZ] update. MBZ] Bought this yesterday.

It's amazing how little maintenance care some owners take on their prized Mercedeses. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 11:09 AM Michael Esh via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Previous owner said the car would not start well and ran really bad. He > said he changed fuel filter. I assumed both

[MBZ] Interesting Op-ed Piece

https://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=234608 Rick ___ 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] Question For Michael

How did you find that 240d on FB? It is nowhere near you. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Bought this yesterday.

Nice! Waytago! Don't forget to adjust the valves Michael Esh via Mercedes November 27, 2018 at 9:32 PM 1983 240D. Got it for $700. Came from northern Illinois by way South Carolina, zero rust. Paint is pretty good. Has engine issues and the kid said it was

[MBZ] anyone need a cheap Cheap-Class?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/951825895010279/?ref=feed_rhc -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

Or you might have a heart attack https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-car-1975-mercedes-450/6756942056.html It looks very cool though, and probably a reasonable price.  It looks to be right close to me. -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] CHECK YOUR FUSES -- SL600 funs

These are all fun jobs for an advanced DIYer such as yourself. Even I replaced spheres (twice) on my 300TD wagons, albeit under supervision at a dealelr facility.. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 9:53 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I replaced the driver window fuse in

[MBZ] Shell Oil all in on EVs

ELECTRIC VEHICLES'Passionate' car owners to drive growth, Shell saysPublished: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Demand for electric cars will continue to surge irrespective of oil prices as consumers buy into a technology aimed at making driving fun while being environmentally friendly, according to

Re: [MBZ] anyone need a cheap Cheap-Class?

Dead dad's car, probably taken care of pretty well, boy does not want to deal with it.  Offer $500, go to 700, charge the battery or jump it, drive off and have a decent car for cheap. --FT On 11/28/18 11:02 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Wonder little you could pay, and what the worst case

Re: [MBZ] update. MBZ] Bought this yesterday.

Love those easy fixes.  Probably should do the tank filter soon too, that is a bit more involved. --FT On 11/28/18 11:08 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: Previous owner said the car would not start well and ran really bad. He said he changed fuel filter. I assumed both of them. I

[MBZ] CHECK YOUR FUSES -- SL600 funs

I replaced the driver window fuse in the new SL600 and joy!  It's al! It has this thing where the window drops about a half inch when you open it, then it closes again.  I need to get some of the copper or brass fuses, it has the crappy aluminum ones in it and they are kinda

[MBZ] Sketchy W123 300TD wagon on BAT

More evidence that BAT is going the way of ebay., offering run of the mill classics that do not shine. The cold start video was embarrassing. How cold is it in Texas anyway? The seller will be lucky to get $5k for this specimen.

Re: [MBZ] Just Listed - 2.5 300D

It’s $99.00 to list, with their approval. They have people who review the info you submit, then write the copy (and not all that well in some instances.). They have the hosting and bandwidth costs, which considering the traffic the site generates has to be pretty substantial - they’re not

Re: [MBZ] Bought this yesterday.

And to REPLACE THE FUSES. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 10:08 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice! > Waytago! > > Don't forget to adjust the valves > > > Michael Esh via Mercedes > > November 27, 2018 at 9:32 PM > > 1983 240D. Got it for

[MBZ] Interesting device — vehicle “dash”cam and security?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/KODAK-PIXPRO-ORBIT360-4K-VR-Camera-Satellite-Pack/766753345 --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Bought this yesterday. PLUS CRACK

Oh yeah I see that now on my computer. here's an SD for a crack price, looks to be the same color https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2144805239168494/ --R On 11/28/18 4:14 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: On Facebook Marketplace. It was in Aurora, Illinois. Michael E. Esh On

[MBZ] Just the gift for the discerning enthusiast

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/309230239627793/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

All the more reason to avoid. There are probably 40-50 little pieces of rubber hose in the injection system that have aged out and are cracking and ready to fail. Add to this the half-assed pre-cats that were placed in the exhaust just aft of the headers and you’ve got a recipe for one major

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

Easy fix - get the exhaust system from an earlier or '78 or later one and replace it. Too true on the injection/intake system, I had to do that on the '78 SLC. LOTS of custom molded rubber bits that were rock hard and leaking. Ran great after replacing them all (and the timing chain, guides,

Re: [MBZ] I might need AZ Bob to check this out for me

Hey, take your supremest ideas somewhere else! Oh, the Beatles White album. Never mind. -D > On Nov 28, 2018, at 1:14 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Mitch wrote: >> My turbo Mercedes does a hundred and five... >> I lost my license, now I don't drive. > > Totally OT but...

Re: [MBZ] update. MBZ] Bought this yesterday.

Waytago! Simple fixes are nice! Michael Esh via Mercedes November 28, 2018 at 10:08 AM Previous owner said the car would not start well and ran really bad. He said he changed fuel filter. I assumed both of them. I checked valves and glo plugs and they were good.

Re: [MBZ] OT: The best way to spend black Friday

Kids these days . . . must be a thing. My son bought a Ruger Charger, same sort of thing https://ruger.com/products/22Charger/models.html At least it's a breakdown model, he plans to carry it when he flies over wild areas ( the Rockies and the east coast) for survival. On Tue, Nov 27, 2018 at

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Op-ed Piece

EEEK! You can't expose TRUE believers to (sh ) facts or (shh, shh) science! Rick Knoble via Mercedes November 28, 2018 at 10:41 AM https://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=234608 Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

Even though Kleb loves it, it is incredibly ugly! On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 1:13 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I sent the guy an email and corresponded a bit, he is on Johns Island > too, so a neighbor. I told him I had sent his posting around to my list > and he

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:52:02 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Worst possible year R107 you can buy. Major fire hazard. "Just under $60k miles." Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] I might need AZ Bob to check this out for me

Mitch wrote: > My turbo Mercedes does a hundred and five... > I lost my license, now I don't drive. Totally OT but... maybe not. New WhiteAlbum2018 release?? OnPoint WBUR did an article on it today - interesting clips. Sends this olde WhiteAlbum rocker back. tinman

Re: [MBZ] One For Mrs Dan

Got a message back. They took a deposit on it yesterday. Oh, well. -D > On Nov 27, 2018, at 9:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I shot them an offer of $8k cash out the door. let’s see if they bite. I’m > betting they don’t. > > -D > > >> On Nov 27, 2018, at 9:08 PM, Mitch

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

I sent the guy an email and corresponded a bit, he is on Johns Island too, so a neighbor.  I told him I had sent his posting around to my list and he appreciated that.  I will not share all the trash talk about the car though! I think if I owned an olive farm I would have to buy that for a

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

Almost a twin to Frosch, but for the color of the hard top clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 28, 2018, at 7:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or you might have a heart attack > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-car-1975-mercedes-450/6756942056.html > >

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

OM 602 should fit clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 28, 2018, at 11:35 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 28/11/2018 1:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >> Easy fix - install a diesel. > > RB > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] update #2 MBZ] Bought this yesterday.

Pulled out of the garage and had almost zero brakes. Pulled back in and filled empty brake reservoir. Gravity bled all. Passenger side rear would not flow. Pulled the flex line and it is swollen shut. Ordered hoses for both rear brakes. Probably should get the fronts as well. Underside is

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

The car also has 43 year old injectors that are bound to fail and leak. That will be $2k upgrade to the purchase price clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 28, 2018, at 10:18 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > All the more reason to avoid. > > There are probably 40-50 little pieces

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Op-ed Piece

Not really. Look at the migration crises, famine, war, etc. a lot of which is a reaction to population pressures. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 2:46 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 28/11/2018 10:41 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting device — vehicle “dash”cam and security?

They do have a digital sensor unit still operating - they sell to a few of the camera manufacturers, but not much from what I can tell. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 9:42 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought Kodak went the way of Polaroid and folded their tent.

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

On 28/11/2018 1:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Easy fix - install a diesel. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

This is from an FAA article on electric aircraft - "My relationship with electrification of transportation is, well, … complicated. I am simultaneously a strident advocate and a deep skeptic of electrification. People always want simple answers, but complex situations rarely offer them. So here

Re: [MBZ] Question For Michael

I just searched for Mercedes Diesel and it popped up. My search are is set as big as possible. Michael E. Esh > On Nov 28, 2018, at 11:41 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > How did you find that 240d on FB? > It is nowhere near you. > > Rick > > >

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

What will it take to put you in that car?  Be that guy? -FT On 11/28/18 3:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Lotta green there, including his SWMBO's pants. Kinda scary, reflection of the guy in the car window sorta looks like me. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Nov 28, 2018

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Op-ed Piece

On 28/11/2018 10:41 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: https://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=234608 Rick ___ When I was in first year university back in 1975, I remember being told that there was a genuine concern that the earth could not support 4

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

Lotta green there, including his SWMBO's pants. Kinda scary, reflection of the guy in the car window sorta looks like me. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 10:48 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or you might have a heart attack > > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Op-ed Piece

https://www.atr.org/details-horrible-carbon-tax-bill Posted by John Kartch on Wednesday, November 28th, 2018, 12:01 AM PERMALINK Democrat Florida Congressman Ted Deutch has introduced a carbon tax bill to impose a new national energy tax on the American people. The bill is a massive tax

[MBZ] A question for OK Don

Remember the white 300D?  I am trying to remember the story on that car and hope you can help me piece it together.  From what I recall, I bought the car from some guy in the OKC area.  When I got it, the thing would miss and smoked real bad.  I did something to it and it then ran fine from

[MBZ] OT: Exxon Will Use Wind, Solar Power to Produce Crude Oil in Texas

Hmmm . . it takes electricity to produce oil, who'd of thought? (Bloomberg) -- Exxon Mobil Corp. will use renewable energy to produce oil in West Texas. Under 12-year agreements with Denmark’s Orsted A/S, Exxon will buy 500 megawatts of wind and solar power in the Permian Basin, the fastest