Re: [MBZ] MGB?

2021-05-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Did Triumph ever put bumpers this huge on a car? https://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/d/fallon-1980-triumph-spit-fire-clean/7313299865.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery o

Re: [MBZ] MGB?

2021-05-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Wow that’s ugly. I recall them being fairly large but not double Ds --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 1, 2021, at 7:39 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did Triumph ever put bumpers this huge on a car? > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/d/fallon-1980-triumph-spit-fire-clean/73132998

Re: [MBZ] MGB?

2021-05-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-05-01 08:01, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Wow that’s ugly. I recall them being fairly large but not double Ds Used to see a lot of British Leyland ads in the 1970s, but don't remember this. It's not quite so horrible when they're still black, but wow, that's a huge bumper f

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

2021-05-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Only problem I see with ICF is the inability to change things. That is, you better be darned sure you’ve got all the openings and rough-ins where you want them, as you’re going to have a tough time changing things down the road. -D > On Apr 30, 2021, at 10:15 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > >

[MBZ] this one will easily go another 100k with no repairs 2000 Mercedes E320 - $3, 900 (Cary NC)

2021-05-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Recent repairs make it impervious to new repairs https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/cary-2000-mercedes-e320/7315073150.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opt

[MBZ] parked in the garage since 1979 1967 Mercedes Benz 230 SL convertible unmolested Car - $49, 500 (Jacksonville)

2021-05-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Unmolested except for the rats and rust.  He's finally getting around to fixing that headlight that burned out in 1979 https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-1967-mercedes-benz-230-sl/7315057944.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To s

Re: [MBZ] MGB?

2021-05-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Designed by the insurance companies, mandated by congress, and it makes you safe up to 5 miles per hour.. Design excellence at its best. Plus, it only doubles the original purchase price of the car. [Did anyone catch the sarcasm in all that?] On Sat, May 1, 2021 at 5:15 AM Mitch Haley via Mer

[MBZ] This looks really nice 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300d 2.5 turbo diesel, $5, 900

2021-05-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/384900186170954 -- --FT ___ 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_okieben

[MBZ] has the karma sounds system 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 CDI Sedan 4D, $6, 000

2021-05-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
And quad tip exhausts-- upgraded the wheels and exhaust to the amc style https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/481552806454460 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Does this look squatted? -- 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 Sedan 4D, $2, 500

2021-05-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Only one pic, wonder why so cheap https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1355018261537869 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.c

[MBZ] in tact and not token apart 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250c,$2,500

2021-05-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Likely a rust bucket, unfortunately as it is a cool car https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/442700390361303 -- --FT (tokin and jokin) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

[MBZ] you would love it when you see it 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 Sedan 4D, $4, 500

2021-05-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
No thanks, I've seen enough, and will never forget it https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/731690864378482 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: htt

[MBZ] OT - Tile Work

2021-05-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Wondering if anyone here has experience doing wall tile. I ask because I’m looking at some tile for a backsplash that’s 12” x 18”. Yes, those are big pieces, but we really like the pattern as it’s a three dimensional “wavy” sort pattern. I’m wondering how (or if) I can cut the openings for elec

Re: [MBZ] has the karma sounds system 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 CDI Sedan 4D, $6, 000

2021-05-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I love the retro/gaudy design of the cockpit. Very splashy. On Sat, May 1, 2021 at 9:39 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And quad tip exhausts-- upgraded the wheels and exhaust to the amc style > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/481552806454460 > > -- >

Re: [MBZ] MGB?

2021-05-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The good news is that you can lay a 2x10 across it and have a nice bench to sit on. Perhaps the only bumper I've ever seen that would work for that. On 2021-05-01 08:35, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Designed by the insurance companies, mandated by congress, and it makes you safe up to 5 mil

Re: [MBZ] parked in the garage since 1979 1967 Mercedes Benz 230 SL convertible unmolested Car - $49, 500 (Jacksonville)

2021-05-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
OK... If I buy it and don't wash it.. just put it on BAT for a quick BatFlip... what will it bring? If I wash it, clean up everything and it runs... then $$$??? Seems to me, he is at the top of the scale right now? On Sat, May 1, 2021 at 5:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

2021-05-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I'm thinking you might be able to do it with one of those vibrating multi-tools (Fein, or other brand). Haven't tried it. Might need an assistant with a squeeze bottle of water to keep things cool. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > Wondering if anyone here has experience doing wall tile.

[MBZ] 1987 240GD Cabrio - 35k miles - $49,500

2021-05-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Euro import, 4-speed manual. Purports to be ex-Dutch military. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1987-mercedes-class-cabrio/7315096201.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

[MBZ] 2003 E500 - 150k miles - $5,500

2021-05-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
New Brakes, Rotors, Serpentine Belt, Pulley and Tensioner, New Heavy Duty Alternator, Air Suspension and Air Suspension Compressor, New SBC Brake Unit by Mercedes Benz https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/homer-glen-2003-mercedes-benz-e500-sport/7315077715.html ___

Re: [MBZ] 1987 240GD Cabrio - 35k miles - $49,500

2021-05-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am mystified as to why these are so pricey and why they hold their value so well. Scarcity? On Sat, May 1, 2021 at 1:42 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Euro import, 4-speed manual. Purports to be ex-Dutch military. > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/c

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

2021-05-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Get a 4” diamond blade for an angle grinder. You can do it wet with a spray bottle to keep the dust down and the blade cool, or have someone hold a shop vac at the cut. --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 1, 2021, at 12:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wondering if anyone here has ex

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

2021-05-01 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Exactly, Diamond blade on angle grinder. Don’t use mastic on large tiles like that either. Use tile mortar. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Get a 4” diamond blade for an angle grinder. You can do it wet with a spray > bottle to

Re: [MBZ] Another one makes it back to Okie Acres

2021-05-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Is that a magnesium spare on the right rear? What's in the spare tire compartment? What can you sell the headlamps for? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

2021-05-01 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
We laid down some 18"x18" tiles once - and I had to cut some notches, etc. I used a cheap tile saw - the mini table saw type with the blade running in a tray of water. You just cut the sides, then a bunch of parallel cuts in the middle and knock out the tabs you just created. On Sat, May 1, 2021

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

2021-05-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Add to the tool list: 4 " diamond blade for small angle grinder, a diamond hole saw [hollow drill, or straight drill {I prefer the hole saw] Lay out the tile and the cutout. Measure the drill set back at each corner so that when you drill a hole at each corner the outside radius of the drill cutou

[MBZ] Crack Price

2021-05-01 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
But a testament to the longevity of the 211 chassis. https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-/265140024139?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Look at this turd

2021-05-01 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Mercedes https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/guthrie-mercedes/7315097784.html 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.okieben

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

2021-05-01 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Those are really large. I am not sure they could be cut on a standard tile saw. I had a devil of a time with 12x12 on my saw. If you rented a large commercial rig, maybe there would be enough space to hold them flat. Cutting into the ends, as you outlined, it an elegant solution. I am thi

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

2021-05-01 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yup I did many a tile job with the cheap small tile saw. Practical and portable. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2021, at 7:13 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > We laid down some 18"x18" tiles once - and I had to cut some notches, etc. > I used a cheap tile saw - the mini table saw type with

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tile Work

2021-05-01 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Not too large. I did a whole basement floor with 12x24 slate tile using the small cheapo tile saw. No problem. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2021, at 8:55 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > Those are really large. I am not sure they could be cut on a standard tile > saw. I had a devil of

[MBZ] Fwd: Snap-on MotorVac Transmission Flushing Machine Transtech 2

2021-05-01 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
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[MBZ] I wasted 5 hours of my life looking at the turd today

2021-05-01 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/481620986604984/ So this popped up last night so I messaged the dude to setup a time to come look at it today.  I had planned on trying to get it for around $1500 if it was half way decent.  Upon arrival the location is in a trailer park, which was th

Re: [MBZ] Look at this turd

2021-05-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How is that silver? I love the interior - sienna or henna? Surprisingly nice considering the quality of the exterior. On Sat, May 1, 2021 at 8:39 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Mercedes > > https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/guthrie-mercedes/7315097784.

Re: [MBZ] Look at this turd

2021-05-01 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It is a color change, the door jambs etc are the original color, looks very bad. On 5/1/2021 8:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: How is that silver? I love the interior - sienna or henna?  Surprisingly nice considering the quality of the exterior. On Sat, May 1, 2021 at 8:39 PM Kaleb Stripli

Re: [MBZ] I wasted 5 hours of my life looking at the turd today

2021-05-01 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> Makes no difference to me one way or the other. That's wonderful. We can't save them all. We need to start with saving the ones we already have. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or cha

Re: [MBZ] Look at this turd

2021-05-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
No, I won't look at it.  Can't make me look. Max Dillon Charleston SC May 1, 2021 8:39:17 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Mercedes > > https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/guthrie-mercedes/7315097784.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http:/