Re: [MBZ] W124 Check Strap Deal

Darn, I have a dozen of those… about 1k miles away from me now. If the local section ever gets their heads together and planned a swap meet, I would fly down just to off load all my parts. A small uhaul box truck should suffice. clay monroe > I turned my computer upside down and shook it,

Re: [MBZ] Pickup Truck

Thanks! And yes, I’ve already gone down that road of discussion. Unfortunately, as a parent the “STUPID” is still somewhat visible on my forehead to this offspring. It has faded significantly over recent years, but is not completely gone. And this is from a youngster (well, really an adult of

[MBZ] OT Anyone interested in a Ford diesel dually?

The guy I bought the $300560SEC from has this truck for sale, wants to get rid of it fast.  I saw it on a drive-by but did not look at it closely. --FT Can your friend use this truck? I really need to move it. It needs front end work so I am willing to come off 1000. 00

[MBZ] Pickup Truck

Youngest son wants a pickup truck. I told him I would help him find one. He wants: 4WD Chevy or Dodge Gas Pre-2010 through late 90s Budget is around $7,000 My knowledge of the pickup truck market is zilch. Any suggestions, insight, etc., would be appreciated. -D

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 240D

good colors for your area/climate Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote on 1/29/19 11:51 AM: Holy moly. Maybe this is it Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Carfax, Bitte

Can’t run carfax in a euro vin Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2019, at 12:49 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > WDB12312312160193 > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 240D

On Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:50:20 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Rust at the bottom of passenger door? In image 12, yes, on the inside. In image 9 just below the front edge of the black trim strip, rust on the passenger side rear wheel well. Sorry I forgot to mention that in my first

Re: [MBZ] Carfax, Bitte

Makes sense Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2019, at 11:57 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Actually looks like the car is an 80 so that was before the standardized vin > starting in 81 > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 29, 2019, at 12:56 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Pickup Truck

He'll love having to replace half shafts. My '88 S15 went through a set every 3 years like clockwork... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:44 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Thanks! And yes, I’ve already gone down that road of discussion. Unfortunately, as a

[MBZ] Carfax, Bitte

WDB12312312160193 Bob R 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] Carfax, Bitte

Ohyeah Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2019, at 11:54 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Can’t run carfax in a euro vin > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 29, 2019, at 12:49 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> WDB12312312160193 >> >> Bob R >> >> Sent

Re: [MBZ] Carfax, Bitte

Actually looks like the car is an 80 so that was before the standardized vin starting in 81 Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2019, at 12:56 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ohyeah > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 29, 2019, at 11:54 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 240D

On Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:51:34 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Holy moly. Maybe this is it > > > Mercedes Benz 240D > > > > https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/6806724458.html It looks great! The only things I see are, - The right hood stop needs to be adjusted up. - There are

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 240D

Rust at the bottom of passenger door? Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2019, at 11:49 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > good colors for your area/climate > > Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote on 1/29/19 11:51 AM: >> Holy moly. Maybe this is it >> >> Bob R >> >> > > >

Re: [MBZ] '69 BMW R69S with custom sidecar on BAT

My first motorcycle was a '62 R69S. Great bike - the hotrod BMW of the time, 600cc and 42HP. Easily did over 100 mph. I ran over a board that was diagonal in the road at night going about 65mph - it looked like a 4x4 in the short time I could see it, but was probably a 2x4. I thought I would

Re: [MBZ] Pickup Truck

We've been very happy with our 2010 Dodge 1500. The 5.7l hemi is powerful and relatively fuel efficient.In Florida a 4wd seems like a terrible waste, more gas, more maintenance and it's not like he's ever going to drive in snow...But, people want what they want... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on

[MBZ] W124 Check Strap Deal

Someone on another list spotted these. OE door check straps for about half what they’re going for from the dealer: https://www.ebay.com/itm/231018485268 They bought a pair and confirmed that they are OE. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Pickup Truck

I have to give a nod to a 90's V10 Dodge. Strong, durable, relatively trouble-free. Terrible gas mileage, but that works in your favor for purchase price. My '96 was $2500, with some issues. 300HP, 450 lb-ft torque, 12mpg. How many miles/year does he expect to put on it? We use ours

[MBZ] Serviceable '81 240D on BAT (AZ car)

Not too shabby and still cheap at the moment https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1981-mercedes-benz-240d-4/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-01-29 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] W124 Check Strap Deal

Link comes up as 126, not 124? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 10:21 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Someone on another list spotted these. OE door check straps for about half > what they’re going for from the dealer: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/231018485268 > > They

Re: [MBZ] 606 clear line o rings

Here's what I found, which looks incomplete, buy maybe not? Text file only has one part number: 601-997-0445. My notes indicate that nine of these are used. My notes also indicate that there is another size, 2.5mm x 10mm ID. I'm not sure of the part number for that. 3x needed at the fuel

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 240D

Holy moly. Maybe this is it Bob R Sent from my iPhone > > Mercedes Benz 240D > > https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/6806724458.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in the future. ___

Re: [MBZ] Pickup Truck

The guy I bought the $300560SEC from has this truck for sale, wants to get rid of it fast.  I saw it on a drive-by but did not look at it closely. Can your friend use this truck? I really need to move it. It needs front end work so I am willing to come off 1000. 00

Re: [MBZ] One For Andrew

Why me? Boring color. Impractical. Lots of problems. Seller with lousy fb rating. On Mon, Jan 28, 2019 at 10:45 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F123610607101 > > > Rick >

[MBZ] '69 BMW R69S with custom sidecar on BAT

Very cool ride. Side car seats one adult + child. Currently over $10k https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-bmw-r69s-2/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-01-29 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Hibernation

Neither Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 29, 2019 9:12 PM, "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" wrote: > Is everyone in hibernation from the cold, or is the list down...? > > Rick > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Hibernation

I am hibernating. Trying to stay abreast of the falling snow and clear the driveway so that one day I can leave and get a fresh donut and coffee when SWMBA is not paying attention. She is actually in canada this week. CL up here is low on viable MB examples I could create marital strife

[MBZ] Hibernation

Is everyone in hibernation from the cold, or is the list down...? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Hibernation

1/3 of the USA is below zero or below freezing. We got a 1" blizzard in the middle of rush hour that caused havoc. On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 9:30 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am hibernating. Trying to stay abreast of the falling snow and clear > the driveway so

Re: [MBZ] Hibernation

Shoveled sunshine today in the chilly 60F weather. Going down in the high 30s tonight, the auxiliary heat on the heat pump will come on in the morning, I’m sure. Back in the 70s by later in the week. -D > On Jan 29, 2019, at 9:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1/3 of the

Re: [MBZ] OT - TV

I have been running this one. Does streaming music and has 11 amplifiers. It is smart enough that it runs all the audio for the whole house. Plays music from amazon and I use any device with the heos app to control the it. Love it. Great value. I use 7 channels and a sub for the viewing area,

Re: [MBZ] eBay of the Day

Like I always say: two wrongs don't make a right - but three lefts do. Not too many lefts now... On Sat, Jan 26, 2019, 4:20 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes I just don’t know what to say. Please don’t waist their time, get the car > upraised because there are not too many lefts. > >

Re: [MBZ] Hibernation

20F and snowing, I'm hibernating until morning, when I get to see if my Golf TDI starts well at 2F. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Hibernation

Yeah was close to 60F here today too, rained briefly this afternoon. I think it might get around freezing inland tonight, maybe tomorrow night too. Supposed to get warmer through the weekend which will be nice as my neighbor is having his annual oyster roast pig Q etc. on Sunday (that’s stupor

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bespoke cars

Those are the only ones, right? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 28, 2019, at 5:08 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > W163 are body on frame. > > Greg > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Floyd > Thursby via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Pickup Truck

On Tue, 29 Jan 2019 19:30:34 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > In Florida a 4wd seems like a terrible waste, more gas, more > maintenance and it's not like he's ever going to drive in snow... He could, however, drive in sand. Craig ___

[MBZ] Breaking News!

Breaking News:   There will be NO farms closed due to the extreme cold. Farmers will be out in the cold and high winds tending livestock.  They will be praying for machinery to work, fences to hold, and that the axe does not break when cutting through ice to water the livestock.   If you

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bespoke cars

I hope so. Snuffy should be included. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 28, 2019 4:27 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > Why just humans? Can Snuffy fly too? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 28, 2019, at 2:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bespoke cars

G-wagon too. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2019, at 11:33 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Those are the only ones, right? > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jan 28, 2019, at 5:08 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> W163 are body on frame. >> >> Greg >>

Re: [MBZ] Breaking News!

On Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:24:01 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > > Breaking News:   There will be NO farms closed due to the extreme cold. > Farmers will be out in the cold and high winds tending livestock.  They > will be praying for machinery to work, fences to hold, and that the axe

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 85 euro spec mercedes 300td diesel wagon

You put whatever springs in you want then adjust the ride height to where you want it. My w124 is lowered a bit with stock shocks in it. I even found some OE sportline hydraulic shocks to throw in when I put the new driveline and v8 subframe in, which sounds similar to what this guy did. The

Re: [MBZ] Breaking News!

Not everyone in this country are wimps! Craig via Mercedes wrote on 1/29/19 11:28 PM: On Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:24:01 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Breaking News:   There will be NO farms closed due to the extreme cold. Farmers will be out in the cold and high winds tending livestock. 

[MBZ] Another CLK320 - $3000 (Mt Pleasant)

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-pleasant-mercedes-benz-clk320/6787435466.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: