Re: [MBZ] Pretty 79 Saab sells for peanuts

2018-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
An EMS or better yet, a turbo, would have gone for more, but the installation of the later 5 speed would seem to be desirable. Maybe the old 8 valve 900s get no love, like the pre-turbo W123 diesels?If it were a 99 model from 1978 instead of a 900 from 1979 I think it would have gone a lot

Re: [MBZ] For AZ Bob

2018-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On December 6, 2018 at 9:58 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:Waiting for the first million mile Kia..I don't know if Kias weren't that well made, or if Kia buyers don't maintain their cars. Probably some of both. Mitch ___

Re: [MBZ] Pics of 300cd rust

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well CD parts,are hard to find but what is salvageable?. CD"s & CE's are specific from A pillar back. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 6, 2018 5:17 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s local to me but I don’t have any other cds so it’s not like it

Re: [MBZ] For AZ Bob

2018-12-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've had several as rentals, they seem to drive well. Not sure how one would be long term. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 6:19 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] CL Photog of the week

2018-12-07 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Those pics weren't even taken here, looks like kollyfawnya.  The address listed is a house in the woods. --R On 12/7/18 9:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: E55 or E350 or what? I might have to go look at this for grins, if it is indeed located here.  I'll ax for a VIN

[MBZ] CL Photog of the week

2018-12-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
E55 or E350 or what? I might have to go look at this for grins, if it is indeed located here.  I'll ax for a VIN https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-benz-class-e350-4/6766357910.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Pics of 300cd rust

2018-12-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Windshields are coupe specific also. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 7, 2018 8:23 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: dwight.gi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Pics of 300cd rust Well CD parts,are hard to find but what is salvageable?. CD"s & CE's

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 79 Saab sells for peanuts

2018-12-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks. This list has an Expert for every topic under the proverbial sun. On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 9:18 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > An EMS or better yet, a turbo, would have gone for more, but the > installation of the later 5 speed would seem to be desirable. >

Re: [MBZ] For AZ Bob

2018-12-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah - A lot of us never want to stop driving our Mercedes but who would want to drive the same Kia for a million miles? On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 9:21 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I've had several as rentals, they seem to drive well. Not sure how one > would be

[MBZ] Absolutely sickening

2018-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I am currently at the pnp and there is a 80 300SD sitting here that just arrived. Totally rust free, interior except for being taken apart is beautiful and front and rear seats appear to have had the padding replaced not too long ago. In the back seat is a full set of and records in a huge

Re: [MBZ] Pics of 300cd rust

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Ah yes I forgot that nightmare. Dwight E. Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 10:41 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Windshields are coupe specific also. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: December 7, 2018 8:23 AM

Re: [MBZ] Absolutely sickening

2018-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I’m trying to figure out if I can get the buckets and/or back bench seat in the back seat of my w210 Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2018, at 11:45 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah. I hear you. I found a '84 300D at the PNP a few years ago. Michael Esh > has the doors from

Re: [MBZ] I can't really tell what the deal is with this, Poos?

2018-12-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
It's about 25 minutes away from me, if anyone wants me to take a look at it. Rick   Original Message   From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 7, 2018 4:02 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] I can't really tell what the deal

Re: [MBZ] CL Photog of the week

2018-12-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 7 Dec 2018 09:54:06 -0500 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > Those pics weren't even taken here, looks like kollyfawnya.  The > address listed is a house in the woods. And what's with all the pictures being squashed in the horizontal dimension? Craig > On 12/7/18 9:48 AM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] Absolutely sickening

2018-12-07 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
Will the front drivers seat fit in an 83 240D? Michael E. Esh > On Dec 7, 2018, at 1:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m trying to figure out if I can get the buckets and/or back bench seat in > the back seat of my w210 > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 7, 2018, at

Re: [MBZ] For AZ Bob

2018-12-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Its not really a car for us, it's for the toaster driving public which is a much larger market. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 12:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Yeah - A lot of us never want to stop driving our Mercedes but who would want to drive the same

Re: [MBZ] Absolutely sickening

2018-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No. I ended up pulling the glow plug relay, tach amp, and the aluminum servo. I may try to go back today or sometime next week and grab the seats. That is a crying shame. Actually the car looks to have had a half way decent paint job done on it in the last several years. The car is in way

Re: [MBZ] Absolutely sickening

2018-12-07 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Bet anything the W210 is narrower than the W126. -- Jim ___ 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] More Sickening

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
It is up near Curt. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 7, 2018 1:18 PM, "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Mercedes-Benz-S-Class/223271684356 > > Rick > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

[MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill

2018-12-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
MARYLANDHighway agency turns its roadkill compost into turfPublished: Friday, December 7, 2018 Deer are acting up for mating season — and while that means more collisions with motorists and more roadkill, for the Maryland State Highway Administration, it also means more compost. Spokesman

Re: [MBZ] Absolutely sickening

2018-12-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Can't tell if this is Colorado beige or something similar. On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 1:04 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bet anything the W210 is narrower than the W126. > > -- Jim > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] More Sickening

2018-12-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If all the body work has been done... could be a nice weekend project to occupy spring and summer months. On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 1:48 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It is up near Curt. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Dec 7, 2018 1:18 PM, "Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] Absolutely sickening

2018-12-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I got home and discovered my copart 116 is the same interior color. I’m debating on if I should load up and drive an hour back down there and get the seats today before they close or wait until Monday. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > No. > >

[MBZ] More Sickening

2018-12-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Mercedes-Benz-S-Class/223271684356 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Under battery rust repair

2018-12-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How worn is your rear door seal? On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 5:03 PM Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > My 78 240D has had a water leak into the rear passenger footwell for quite > some time now. Since the front window seal was replaced this past spring, > I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s probably

Re: [MBZ] Under battery rust repair

2018-12-07 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
W123 battery in the same place as W201 and W126, on the engine firewall. Water flows downhill, the rear footwells are the lowest point in the car. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Absolutely sickening

2018-12-07 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Snooze == lose. -- Jim ___ 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] More Sickening

2018-12-07 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Have you any idea at all of how much time and effort it would take to put that car back together? RB On 07/12/2018 1:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: If all the body work has been done... could be a nice weekend project to occupy spring and summer months. On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at

Re: [MBZ] Absolutely sickening

2018-12-07 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Kaleb wrote: > I got home and discovered my copart 116 is the same interior > color. I’m debating on if I should load up and drive an hour > back down there and get the seats today before they close or > wait until Monday. I'd go now. If you wait, someone will cut/break/tear/rip/shred

Re: [MBZ] More Sickening

2018-12-07 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
It would start as a labor of love, possibly ending as a labor of hate, if it get's that far . . . On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 4:27 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Have you any idea at all of how much time and effort it would take to > put that car back together? > > RB

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2018-12-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, which means the cruise control won't work if there is no signal from that sensor, -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 7, 2018 5:04:20 AM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >There is a Hall effect sensor on the back of the speedo housing that >generates the signal

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 79 Saab sells for peanuts

2018-12-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Wow, a real Saab story. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 6, 2018 10:03:30 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >I had no idea these were so un=collectible. >

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 79 Saab sells for peanuts

2018-12-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I used to commute daily to JFKIA in my '77 99EMS. High speed travel over potholes eventually broke the rear shock perches. Heckuva car though! Greg From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: Friday, December 07, 2018 6:17 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] Under battery rust repair

2018-12-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Miracle paint to the rescue.  http://www.hirschauto.com/GALLON-MIRACLE-PAINT/productinfo/MIRHD-GAL/ Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT: Late Braking News

2018-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181206/a1705990484e1c6ea26dc7bcba9ee316.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Under battery rust repair

2018-12-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have a W126 battery tray with some surface rust on the bottom of the tray, the rest is intact. It would clean up nice after being media blasted. If anyone is interested in it PM me and we’ll talk. -D > On Dec 7, 2018, at 6:17 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > W123 battery in the

Re: [MBZ] Under battery rust repair

2018-12-07 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
I’m not sure. I haven’t really payed attention to that. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2018, at 5:05 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > How worn is your rear door seal? > >> On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 5:03 PM Dimitri via Mercedes >> wrote: >> My 78 240D has had a water leak into the rear

Re: [MBZ] More Sickening

2018-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 7, 2018 at 5:26 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Have you any idea at all of how much time and effort it would take to > put that car back together? I think Andy said six months of weekends. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] A Heartwarming Tale For Dimitri

2018-12-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
AND it's Friday.  https://rare.us/rare-animals/theres-nothing-on-earth-this-moose-hates-more-than-this-prius Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Under battery rust repair

2018-12-07 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
My 78 240D has had a water leak into the rear passenger footwell for quite some time now. Since the front window seal was replaced this past spring, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s probably being caused by the notorious rust hole under the battery tray which plagues even rust free w123s.

Re: [MBZ] Under battery rust repair

2018-12-07 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I have never had a 123 so tell me, where is the battery and why does the leak show up in the back seat area? Is the battery not under the hood? I know on some of the newer cars, it is under the back seat, but I did not think that to be the case on the 123. RB On 07/12/2018 4:02 PM, Dimitri

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 79 Saab sells for peanuts

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
We have had 4 Saabs over the years including SWMBO's current 2003 converible. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 7, 2018 6:09 PM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: Wow, a real Saab story. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 6, 2018 10:03:30 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 79 Saab sells for peanuts

2018-12-07 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
We owned a 1974 Saab 97, Sonett III in the first half of the 1980's. On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 6:07 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We have had 4 Saabs over the years including SWMBO's current 2003 > converible. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Dec 7, 2018

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 79 Saab sells for peanuts

2018-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
THAT IS A BIGGER SAAB STORY! Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote on 12/7/18 6:06 PM: We have had 4 Saabs over the years including SWMBO's current 2003 converible. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 7, 2018 6:09 PM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: Wow, a real Saab story.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
What a waste of good road kill. Places I have lived regarded grilled venison & grilled turkey as,staples. When i was,a vol firefighter & we got roadkill call we put out code so known road kill fans would come & get it while sherrif looked,away. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 7, 2018 3:52

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I believe it. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 7, 2018 9:15 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > > > On December 7, 2018 at 8:19 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > 10,000 bambis a year hit, x what? $3500 damage to each vehicle on > > average?

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I hear you. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 7, 2018 9:45 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > It is near DC. Waste is a way of life! > > Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote on 12/7/18 7:26 PM: > >> What a waste of good road kill. Places I have lived regarded grilled >> venison & grilled

Re: [MBZ] A Heartwarming Tale For Dimitri

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Totally agree. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 7, 2018 10:09 PM, "Dimitri" wrote: > You/we should have a bumper sticker which says “my other car is not a > Prius “ and put it on our w123 diesels when parking next to Priapisms. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 7, 2018, at 9:26 PM, Dwight

Re: [MBZ] A Heartwarming Tale For Dimitri

2018-12-07 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
You/we should have a bumper sticker which says “my other car is not a Prius “ and put it on our w123 diesels when parking next to Priapisms. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2018, at 9:26 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Good one! But some seem to be Pious about their gas mileage & thus earth >

[MBZ] More Moose Day Surprises

2018-12-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://www.localnews8.com/news/odd-news/woman-makes-art-from-moose-poop-no-really-/800346970 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill (Mitch Haley)

2018-12-07 Thread ROGER HALE via Mercedes
This is a sad Mercedes day. Our list has declined down to "compost from road kill). Oh the humanity I can remember a time when... Best Wishes and Merry Christmas to all Roger Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com

Re: [MBZ] A Heartwarming Tale For Dimitri

2018-12-07 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Exactly. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2018, at 9:52 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > They mostly all worship the church of "settled science" even if they might > attend some other denomination. > > Dimitri via Mercedes wrote on 12/7/18 8:21 PM: >> I thought Priapism drivers

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill (Mitch Haley)

2018-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Waytago!    Glad the car is back on the road! Functional, is more important than appearance. Too bad more of us don't have Dimitri's talent! fmiser via Mercedes wrote on 12/7/18 10:06 PM: I have a wagon that has been sitting for a few years. It was taken out of active duty after a

Re: [MBZ] A Heartwarming Tale For Dimitri

2018-12-07 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Made my night! I was hoping Mr. Moose would have totally wrecked the POS Priapism. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2018, at 7:44 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > AND it's Friday. > > https://rare.us/rare-animals/theres-nothing-on-earth-this-moose-hates-more-than-this-prius > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill

2018-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The deputy breaking the law got off for $195.   Less than speeding tickets in some places.  They shoulda had his badge. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote on 12/7/18 8:03 PM: There was a recent case in which a LEO was prosecuted for that. He was called to the scene to provide a salvage tag for the

Re: [MBZ] A Heartwarming Tale For Dimitri

2018-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
They mostly all worship the church of "settled science" even if they might attend some other denomination. Dimitri via Mercedes wrote on 12/7/18 8:21 PM: I thought Priapism drivers were atheist or agnostic. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] 300CD door handle

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I just bought an Inside door handle from Classic Center for my driver door. Any advice on easiest way to change it out. Current one is broken off st the top. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill (Mitch Haley)

2018-12-07 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> > Roger wrote: > > > > This is a sad Mercedes day. Our list has declined down to > > "compost from road kill). Oh the humanity I can remember > > a time when... > Dwight wrote: > I agree Roger & share blame for this . We should return to Dr. > Booth rules. I did hit a deer a year ago

Re: [MBZ] 300CD door handle

2018-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
If it is similar to a regular 123, there is one screw that holds it in.  If it has a plastic "pocket" under the latch, you need a sharp stick, or a small screwdriver, etc to pull that out from its catches.  Then you will see the screw.   Release rod is just held on with a clip.   Easy! Dwight

Re: [MBZ] For AZ Bob

2018-12-07 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I have seen both of these in the PnP. While the Kia has shown great increases in build and quality. The Mercedes cars no longer are quality examples we know and drive. They have become on par with a Hyundai or Kia of comparable vintage. Sad truth, which is why very few of us will see a

Re: [MBZ] Absolutely sickening

2018-12-07 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I need the engine. Please pul lit and send it to Seattle. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Dec 7, 2018, at 9:39 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am currently at the pnp and there is a 80 300SD sitting here that just > arrived. Totally rust free, interior except for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill

2018-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
10,000 bambis a year hit, x what? $3500 damage to each vehicle on average?  That is $35,000,000 a year in damages to vehicles just in MD, a state not known for deer hunting or big deer. If there are 20 states at that rate, the damage would be $700 million a year.   I sispect there are more

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 79 Saab sells for peanuts

2018-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
All the EMS back in those days came from the plant in Belgium, where all Saab rust buckets were born. I had to have the body welded on my '77 EMS at the upper shock mounts too. Ever put your foot to the floor and leave it there? Mine would hit 7,000 rpm in 4th gear, well beyond redline and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill

2018-12-07 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
In WI if you hit a deer you have to buy a tag if you want to keep it. I hit a deer years ago with my brand new Chevy Suburban. The deer didn’t survive, and while I was surveying the damage to my truck two kids in a K car pull over, grab the carcass, toss it in their trunk and take off. I’m up

Re: [MBZ] A Heartwarming Tale For Dimitri

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Good one! But some seem to be Pious about their gas mileage & thus earth saving. I love parking my 300CD next to one of these. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 7, 2018 9:21 PM, "Dimitri" wrote: > I thought Priapism drivers were atheist or agnostic. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 7,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill

2018-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
It is near DC.   Waste is a way of life! Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote on 12/7/18 7:26 PM: What a waste of good road kill. Places I have lived regarded grilled venison & grilled turkey as,staples. When i was,a vol firefighter & we got roadkill call we put out code so known road kill fans

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill (Mitch Haley)

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I agree Roger & share blame for this . We should return to Dr. Booth rules. I did hit a deer a year ago with my 90 300D. MB 1- deer 0.+ Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 7, 2018 10:23 PM, "ROGER HALE via Mercedes" wrote: > This is a sad Mercedes day. Our list has declined down to "compost

Re: [MBZ] More Moose Day Surprises

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
OMG. Curt you can do this,at hunting camp week. Dimitri maybe you can add a new gallery in Brunswick that Curt can supply. Even as a frequent visitor to Maine, I will pass. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 7, 2018 10:11 PM, "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Pics of 300cd rust

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes I paid dearly for one from a,CE when the tree fell on my CD. Also Sun roof cables are coupe specific Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 7, 2018 12:12 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel" wrote: > A decent heated rear windshield is probably worth more than the entire > vehicle > > On Fri, Dec 7, 2018

Re: [MBZ] A Heartwarming Tale For Dimitri

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
EXCELLENT moose Friday story. I agree with Dimitri. A lot or people,at my church drive them so I call them Pious rather than Pissus as we used to call them on this list. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 7, 2018 8:24 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: Made my night! I was hoping Mr. Moose

Re: [MBZ] A Heartwarming Tale For Dimitri

2018-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Now THAT is a moose with good taste! Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote on 12/7/18 6:44 PM: AND it's Friday. https://rare.us/rare-animals/theres-nothing-on-earth-this-moose-hates-more-than-this-prius Rick _ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 79 Saab sells for peanuts

2018-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes the real SAAB story for us has,been wonky electronics. Fortunately we have SAAB indy. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 7, 2018 8:23 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > THAT IS A BIGGER SAAB STORY! > > Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote on 12/7/18 6:06 PM: > >> We have had 4 Saabs

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill

2018-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
There was a recent case in which a LEO was prosecuted for that. He was called to the scene to provide a salvage tag for the deer. He refused to issue a salvage tag (minor dereliction of duty), and then was seen later sawing the antlers off of it without issuing himself a tag first (big fish and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill

2018-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 7, 2018 at 8:19 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > 10,000 bambis a year hit, x what? $3500 damage to each vehicle on > average?  That is $35,000,000 a year in damages to vehicles just in MD, > a state not known for deer hunting or big deer. Back in the 1990s, a

Re: [MBZ] A Heartwarming Tale For Dimitri

2018-12-07 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
I thought Priapism drivers were atheist or agnostic. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2018, at 8:32 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > EXCELLENT moose Friday story. I agree with Dimitri. A lot or people,at my > church drive them so I call them Pious rather than Pissus as we used to call > them on

Re: [MBZ] More Sickening

2018-12-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
For anyone else it would take a year. On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 7:33 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On December 7, 2018 at 5:26 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > Have you any idea at all of how much time and effort it

Re: [MBZ] 300CD door handle

2018-12-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Is it the metal release latch or the armrest door pull thing? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 7, 2018, at 10:34 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just bought an Inside door handle from Classic Center for my driver > door. Any advice on easiest way to change it out. Current one is

Re: [MBZ] More Moose Day Surprises

2018-12-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
She is a hoot to listen to!    Oops, its nine turdy!  Off ta sleep! Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote on 12/7/18 9:10 PM: https://www.localnews8.com/news/odd-news/woman-makes-art-from-moose-poop-no-really-/800346970 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Pics of 300cd rust

2018-12-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
A decent heated rear windshield is probably worth more than the entire vehicle On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 11:09 AM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ah yes I forgot that nightmare. > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD > 2005 E320 4matic > Wickford RI > > > On Fri, Dec 7, 2018

Re: [MBZ] I can't really tell what the deal is with this, Poos?

2018-12-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Looks pretty nice, and it’s a stick on the floor, unusual. -D > On Dec 6, 2018, at 10:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like it could be nice, but maybe has hail damage or something? No > details at all. > >

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2018-12-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
There is a Hall effect sensor on the back of the speedo housing that generates the signal for the cruise control, I believe. -D > On Dec 7, 2018, at 4:31 AM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > >> Michael wrote: > >> 3. The speedometer is not registering anything. It’s hooked up >> at the

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

2018-12-07 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Michael wrote: > 3. The speedometer is not registering anything. It’s hooked up > at the transmission but I haven’t checked the dash yet. I have a nail I hammered square that fits the speedometer drive. With the nail chucked in a drill spinning "reverse" the speedometer should show forward