Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

Bravo! Did you install new rear sub-frame bushings? How did that go? Threaded rod and washers and socket? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 10:14 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > By the way, the rear brake lines are 18" Left, and 33 "

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

Good. Stand on principle. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 9:42 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I could never resell that, it must go into the trash instead of destroying > another fine MB diesel. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > >

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

It was a nice stainless steel tank about 18" cube with the fittings on it, could probably be repurposed into something else. I'm thinking a still... I don't know why she would take $300 from Max when she wouldn't take $300 from me, maybe Max would have more charm.  I'd still have to go fetch

[MBZ] Ran when parked

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/perris-1993-mercedes-benz-sl-600-v12/7063130273.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] 99 $500E300

Is this the veggie oil car? 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

Re: [MBZ] Pierre Dispels Another Kent Myth

But, but... Kent has a lab coat.  Pierre doesn't!   Therefore Kent has to be right!  Pierre cleans up pretty well! Cyl leakage test, then compression test.  Then oil consumption.   I never had much, if any, faith in the oil cap test.   Besides, I was trained by the OM621 to NEVER try to run

Re: [MBZ] 99 $500E300

No this is the 99 turbo I picked up Monday.  The veggie oil car is a 97 non-turbo. --FT On 1/29/20 10:39 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Is this the veggie oil car? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

Send me the number, I'll give them a call and offer $300 if the catalytic converter / muffler is any good and they have receipt for the new injectors. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 7:41 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I went to look

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

Yeah, I’m all for that. Send it to the scrappers. -D > On Jan 29, 2020, at 9:42 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Good. Stand on principle. > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > > On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 9:42 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I

Re: [MBZ] Ran when parked

Some guy on the 129 fakebook list is looking at it --FT On 1/29/20 10:27 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Somebody needs to get that Sent from my iPhone On Jan 29, 2020, at 9:24 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Pierre Dispels Another Kent Myth

They'll never believe it. They all believe they know more than pierre. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes January 29, 2020 at 9:20 AM That has to be a big disappointment to the 123 kids ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Pierre Dispels Another Kent Myth

There will be a great deal of teeth gnashing and clothes rending there today, no doubt. Not. -D > On Jan 29, 2020, at 10:20 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That has to be a big disappointment to the 123 kids > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 29, 2020, at 7:41 AM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

Ok, let's try to get it, divide up the spoils after we drag it away. I'm hoping the exhaust system is complete and not rusted out. May need to run the VIN to see if it lived in tin worm country. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 29, 2020 10:10:21 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > It was a nice

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

That's a better idea, add that to my '95 E300 to increase range so when we have to bug out WTSHTF, then we'll be able to get deep into 'Merica. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 10:31 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > or you could use the tank

[MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

Will the price at the pump go down? ENERGY MARKETSCoronavirus lockdown is even more bad news for dieselPublished: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Add a severe global pathogen to the list of bad news for diesel. Two metrics for the industrial fuel that traders watch closely — its premium against

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

I'd forgotten about the time I had a Passat which I thought was a Jetta... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 10:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I flew into Dulles one night late and picked up a white Taurus rental, drove to the hotel at like midnight

Re: [MBZ] Pierre Dispels Another Kent Myth

That has to be a big disappointment to the 123 kids Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2020, at 7:41 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzQMm33kndI=IwAR0DDbig-CHfonN_wgHKahqVr1Ktqr9RhNoJ44huRdtKUd39wmaeez63pTU > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

or you could use the tank for emergency fuel (for car or generator)  or to extend range of a diesel. I have a 30 gal Diesel tank out back I keep for hurricane fuel. (or other emergencies) Meade Dillon via Mercedes January 29, 2020 at 8:41 AM I could never

[MBZ] Pierre Dispels Another Kent Myth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzQMm33kndI=IwAR0DDbig-CHfonN_wgHKahqVr1Ktqr9RhNoJ44huRdtKUd39wmaeez63pTU -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

I'd never think of having a 124 rear subframe out and not install new subframe bushings.   I just took it out to Eddies and let them press the old out and new in. The first time I  worked on a 124 rear suspension, it was squirrelly.  I replaced the bad links.   Still squirrelly.   After a

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

I could never resell that, it must go into the trash instead of destroying another fine MB diesel. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 9:30 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > what is a "veg oil conversion kit" worth to the fakebuch morons? > > >

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

She told me they did the conversion out west somewhere, Oregon or Washington if I recall.  No rust on it, body was good, interior was good though it had sheepskins on the front seats so I didn't pull those back.  It really just needs and engine transplant and be good to go after removing all

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

what is a "veg oil conversion kit" worth to the fakebuch morons? Meade Dillon via Mercedes January 29, 2020 at 7:51 AM Send me the number, I'll give them a call and offer $300 if the catalytic converter / muffler is any good and they have receipt for the new

Re: [MBZ] Ran when parked

Somebody needs to get that Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2020, at 9:24 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/perris-1993-mercedes-benz-sl-600-v12/7063130273.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

I flew into Dulles one night late and picked up a white Taurus rental, drove to the hotel at like midnight and parked it and paid no attention to it.  Come out the next morning and there were like 15 white Ford Tauri in the parking lot...  I finally found it by looking at license plates, the

Re: [MBZ] Pierre Dispels Another Kent Myth

I love that guy at 5:55 --FT On 1/29/20 10:20 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: That has to be a big disappointment to the 123 kids Sent from my iPhone On Jan 29, 2020, at 7:41 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Ran when parked

Worth it for the wheels. Not sure I would want a 1992 R129, so many, many issues. -D > On Jan 29, 2020, at 10:23 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/perris-1993-mercedes-benz-sl-600-v12/7063130273.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Clean '94 E320 cabriolet on BAT

The Classic Mercedes era ended and was replaced with the "Vanilla Era Mercedes" the slide to Full Vanilla took about 4 model years, during which, electronic nannies prevailed to the point replacement parts are not supported for the average wallet, or for any wallet.. Personal outlook for the

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

Not until I turned 59-1/2. At least not without a penalty. There are a lot of things I do that I could afford to pay someone else to do, however, I enjoy the work and prefer to maintain my resources for some other use. -D > On Jan 29, 2020, at 12:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >  > In

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of diesel

What's a CDL truck, Rick? On Wed, Jan 29, 2020, 1:54 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Rick, > > I’m curious - is there more of a market for the type as just lead scrap or > as type? > > -D > > > > On Jan 29, 2020, at 1:02 PM, Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon > via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Clean '94 E320 cabriolet on BAT

Is this a true statement: "under the hood is the 3.2 Liter inline 6-cylinder that is one of the longest lasting engines Mercedes Benz ever built." On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 11:22 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > well, from 1970 or before, until about 20 years ago

Re: [MBZ] Clean '94 E320 cabriolet on BAT

I don’t think the W124 cabrios will ever attain significant values. There aren’t that many of them and they’re sort of weird as far as styling and looks. I’m not criticizing, I just don’t think they’re unique or good looking enough to ever command big bucks. -D > On Jan 29, 2020, at 12:12

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

That's why I like my Roth IRA. I can take the money out anytime without any capital gains taxes. On Wed, Jan 29, 2020, 1:23 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Not until I turned 59-1/2. At least not without a penalty. > > There are a lot of things I do that I could afford to pay someone else

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

Lyme Disease!!! --FT On 1/29/20 2:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: A lime? That’s what I thought when I first heard about it… -D On Jan 29, 2020, at 2:36 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: What goes best with Coronavirus? --FT On 1/29/20 10:52 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Corona Virus and the price of diesel

Type has high levels of antimony and tin, which makes it more valuable to bullet casters, since those are more expensive elements and are needed for achieving an alloy of correct hardness for modern firearms. OTOH, pure lead is required for older black-powder firearms. Greg -Original

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

“But I don’t want to go on the cart! I’m feeling better." -D enjoying a piece of fish fit for Jehovah > On Jan 29, 2020, at 3:09 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > HA HA HA! > > "Bring oot yer DED!" > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM Floyd

Re: [MBZ] Clean '94 E320 cabriolet on BAT

Or this for similar money? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-mercedes-benz-brabus-clk-6-1/ On 1/29/20 11:08 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Sold new for $80 k and now lucky if it reaches $20K. This depreciation is shocking for those of us taught the party line that Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

I was a bit concerned with the markets on Monday, but that seems to have evaporated. Especially with Apple’s record earnings statement yesterday. They’re only up $9/share so far today. -D > On Jan 29, 2020, at 11:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone else enjoying the

Re: [MBZ] Clean '94 E320 cabriolet on BAT

Well I actually think you might be right Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 12:21 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don’t think the W124 cabrios will ever attain significant values. There > aren’t that many of them and they’re sort of weird as

[MBZ] Hey Floyd

Don't see your comment on the FB thread. I'll add one. 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

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

What goes best with Coronavirus? --FT On 1/29/20 10:52 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Will the price at the pump go down? -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Clean '94 E320 cabriolet on BAT

well, from 1970 or before, until about 20 years ago when the 240D and 123 300Ds started to age out, ANY running Mercedes Diesel that was not rusted away or crunched was worth at least $5000 on the private sale market.    The glut of 81-84 Diesels, purchased after the second "oel crisis" came

Re: [MBZ] CDL - was:Corona Virus and the price of diesel

> Rick wrote: > I was surprised to get that truck as a non CDL renter. Due to > the air brakes I think it is a CDL truck. I let my CDL lapse > years ago when they started requiring medical etc ... I > shouldn’t have. The real measure of "does it require a CDL" is the "C" - commercial. If you

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

Limevirus? Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > What goes best with Coronavirus? > > --FT > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

HA HA HA! "Bring oot yer DED!" - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Lyme Disease!!! > > --FT > > On 1/29/20 2:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > A lime? That’s what I thought when I first heard about

[MBZ] Clean '94 E320 cabriolet on BAT

Sold new for $80 k and now lucky if it reaches $20K. This depreciation is shocking for those of us taught the party line that Mercedes "hold their value". Even the St. Christopher medal couldn't prevent such a sharp decline, although it did prevent serious accidents... When will the curve

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

Are you an original shareholder at $1.00? On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 11:35 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was a bit concerned with the markets on Monday, but that seems to have > evaporated. Especially with Apple’s record earnings statement yesterday. > They’re only

[MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of diesel

Folks Last Thursday night I rented a Penske 2015 Freightliner 26 foot straight truck. I was going to rent the same truck from Enterprise, cheaper I think, but they wouldn’t take my paypal MasterCard also debit card (or cash)! So I went to Penske. So I loaded up my dog, Precious and a bunch

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of diesel

Cool stuff. I-95 in SC is one giant pothole but our fuel is cheap! --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 29, 2020, at 1:03 PM, Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via > Mercedes wrote: > > Folks > > Last Thursday night I rented a Penske 2015 Freightliner 26 foot straight > truck. I was

Re: [MBZ] Hey Floyd

Saw that comment on the other Pierre video someone posted. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

A lime? That’s what I thought when I first heard about it… -D > On Jan 29, 2020, at 2:36 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > What goes best with Coronavirus? > > --FT > > On 1/29/20 10:52 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >> Will the price at the pump go down? > > -- >

Re: [MBZ] Pierre Dispels Another Kent Myth

I made a smartass comment on the post of the vid "good thing he was banned from the group" HAHAHAHAHA I kill myself... --FT On 1/29/20 10:35 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: There will be a great deal of teeth gnashing and clothes rending there today, no doubt. Not. -D On Jan 29,

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

I paid $1.99 for diesel just a couple days ago. That was nice, ~20.5 gallons into my '95 E300. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 10:53 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Will the price at the pump go down? > > ENERGY MARKETSCoronavirus

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

No. I started buying in the early 90s. I think it was in the high teens when I started. It’s split at least three times since then, too (2/1, 2/1, 7/1) I think. When it was in the dumper in the early 2000s I vacuumed up all I could afford. I also did it all in IRAs or similar instruments, so I

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of diesel

Rick, I’m curious - is there more of a market for the type as just lead scrap or as type? -D > On Jan 29, 2020, at 1:02 PM, Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via > Mercedes wrote: > > Folks > > Last Thursday night I rented a Penske 2015 Freightliner 26 foot straight > truck.

Re: [MBZ] Clean '94 E320 cabriolet on BAT

So, Herr Mann. How do you really feel about these cars? On Wed, Jan 29, 2020, 1:24 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > will suffer and never reach the desire level of the "Classic Era" cars. > > On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 11:22 AM G Mann wrote: > > > The Classic Mercedes era ended and was replaced

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

My best friend passed away unexpectedly just after Xmas, leaving his affairs in flux. His brother drove down to sort things out in his condo. First thing he learned was that both sets of car keys and the brother's wallet were MIA. We have no idea where they went - the front door was always

Re: [MBZ] Clean '94 E320 cabriolet on BAT

will suffer and never reach the desire level of the "Classic Era" cars. On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 11:22 AM G Mann wrote: > The Classic Mercedes era ended and was replaced with the "Vanilla Era > Mercedes" the slide to Full Vanilla took about 4 model years, during > which, electronic nannies

Re: [MBZ] Clean '94 E320 cabriolet on BAT

So maybe others were correct that this is a reasonable ask for this one https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/584937572349134/ --FT On 1/29/20 11:08 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Sold new for $80 k and now lucky if it reaches $20K. This depreciation is shocking for those of

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

Anyone else enjoying the fallout from coronavirus? On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 11:18 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I paid $1.99 for diesel just a couple days ago. That was nice, ~20.5 > gallons into my '95 E300. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Wed,

Re: [MBZ] Clean '94 E320 cabriolet on BAT

After the 123's peak, then 124's will go up-but I don't think they are as classi c in styleas the 123's. YMMV I have had bothand my 124 was the best car I ever owned. Dwight Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 11:09 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

In other words you could have afforded a "professional" to restore your finnie. On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 12:27 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No. I started buying in the early 90s. I think it was in the high teens > when I started. It’s split at least three times

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of diesel

I believe he means a truck with air brakes that would, if used commercially, require a CDL license to drive. -D > On Jan 29, 2020, at 2:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > What's a CDL truck, Rick? > > On Wed, Jan 29, 2020, 1:54 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] OT looks like the travel schedule is firing back up

Man, those LDS folks are working you to death. I’m sure Regina likes it, though. You’re never around and when you do come home she gets to spend those airline miles to go somewhere… -D > On Jan 29, 2020, at 7:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Next week I will be in Colorado

Re: [MBZ] OT looks like the travel schedule is firing back up

Well in all fairness the last time I have done any real traveling was before Thanksgiving, so I guess it's time to may my dues again. On 1/29/2020 7:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Man, those LDS folks are working you to death. I’m sure Regina likes it, though. You’re never around and

[MBZ] Lead and CDL

Andrew, CDL is commercial as in semi truck license and also requires a medical Dan, the type lead we keep as type ... there is no great market for type so I hoard it up to use when I print something which I do sometimes As for the Linotype lead it sells for at least $2 a lb on ebay ... it is

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of diesel

Ok. That explains the carrying capacity. I was trying to figure out what sort of pickup truck could handle such a load. On Wed, Jan 29, 2020, 2:45 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I believe he means a truck with air brakes that would, if used > commercially, require a CDL license to drive. >

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of diesel

We had a guy close by who rented Budget.   He would always cut a better deal than you can get online.  I've driven straight trucks since I was about 12, and on the road since 16.  The nicest was the 95? international with DT 466E, 6 spd, air ride and Bostrom air ride seat.   It had 300K miles

Re: [MBZ] CDL - was:Corona Virus and the price of diesel

I was told under 26,000 GVW, you didn't need CDL, but anything over 26,000 lb you had to have one.  Exception for camper trailers and motor homes (and school buses).   But if it looked like a commercial truck you'd better have a CDL and follow the rules.   Has this changed or was I told wrong?

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of diesel

> Curley wrote: > I've driven straight trucks since I was about 12, and on the > road since 16.  The nicest was the 95? international with DT > 466E, 6 spd, air ride and Bostrom air ride seat. Air suspension makes a _huge_ difference on a vehicle with less than max load as the spring constant

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

The administration flew a charter 747 out of there with consular staff and US civilians willing to pay back the cost. It refueled at ANC and then headed out to Edwards AFB instead of Riverside. SEA had announced that they would not racially profile flyers early in the troubles. Now they are

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

On Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:29:56 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > it's in one of those new Nexton vinyl villages with an alley in back > of the house/garage. "Nexton vinyl villages"? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of diesel

Yeah, its legal, but it's often up to you to prove in court, that you are innocent, and it is legal. fmiser via Mercedes January 29, 2020 at 5:55 PM I believe there are some motor homes with air brakes, and those don't need a CDL or even any training I

Re: [MBZ] Lead and CDL

I cut my journalistic teeth on linotype machines before drifting away to geology. I was always fascinated by the Rube Goldberg complexity of them, including the little swimming pool of melted antimony (lead?) On Wed, Jan 29, 2020, 4:36 PM Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Clean '94 E320 cabriolet on BAT

Agreed! 123s look better. 124s don't look bad, they just look more modern.  The modern look started with the W126.  No other car designed in the 70s from any maker has the modern look.   126 and 124s still look 'in" style.  I'd rather drive a 126 or 123 for long distances, but a 124 is ok.  

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

Cheap slab houses with vinyl siding over crappy construction. Fast and cheap.  Basically disposable. --FT On 1/29/20 5:21 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:29:56 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: it's in one of those new Nexton vinyl villages with an alley in back

[MBZ] OT looks like the travel schedule is firing back up

Next week I will be in Colorado Springs.  The following week I will be in Hanford, CA.  The week after that is LA, then I will probably be in Lubbock and/or Amarillo after that.  No time to work on cars. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of Diesel

Coronavirus was created by toada.   It infected all toadas and then infected all toada drivers. I am of an age where I associate corona with toada.  Crown, corona, corolla Yes, I know about the Meh he can bier   but in the US of A, the trademark first belonged to toada. Dan

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of diesel

no, and AFIK, the 26' rentals are air over hydraulic.  Those do not require air cert., but do require air obviously, or a LOT of muscle if the air fails.   On air, the air holds the brakes OFF, and brakes are applied my modulating lower pressures of air. For air over hydraulic, in place of a

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of diesel

> Curley wrote: > no, and AFIK, the 26' rentals are air over hydraulic.  Those do > not require air cert., but do require air obviously, or a LOT of > muscle if the air fails.   On air, the air holds the brakes OFF, > and brakes are applied my modulating lower pressures of air. No. Full air

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of diesel

I seem to recall that Class A recreational motor coaches required some endorsements comparable to those of a CDL (unibody 10 meter long) vs Class C (a box truck or RV on a Van/pickup frame). There is also a requirement for CDL to operate airport vans, having the responsibility of hauling

Re: [MBZ] Clean '94 E320 cabriolet on BAT

We all agree the newer than w124 mercedes are not worthy of a hold position, nor will they be found in operable condition to qualify for classic/vintage licensing. I really miss owning cars that are not bogged down with toys, blinking lights, more computing power than an old Packard Bell

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus and the price of diesel

a CDL can be required for some activities with any car or light truck.  However, just as you are likely to get a ticket for driving a heavy truck when a CDL is technically not required, it is also not likely that johnny law will bother you in a car or light truck, unless something on the

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

As it always has been --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 29, 2020, at 10:56 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > It is not the miners who get rich, it is the folks servicing the miners > making millions. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

Ah, Siding of choice in ANC seems to be T1-11. They slap the homes together during the summer. No joke. From June to September it is a mad scramble to toss up as many of the turds as possible. Last summer may have been a bit off, as there was much post earthquake repair going on, but the