Re: [MBZ] Air France #AF11 B777 fails to respond

If you lose a prop blade in a fixed wing, the vibration will tear the engine off the front of the plane and the massive imbalance will prevent a graceful descent. Same end result as in the copter. On Mon, Apr 11, 2022 at 11:29 PM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Good restore-able condition. Purchased to restore, but don't have time. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 220D - $4, 995 (Wilton)

Bogus! If that were really Wilton's car it would be a lot nicer. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 2:08 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Lots of tinworm > > > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/franklinton-1970-mercedes-benz-220d/7457460471.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Air France #AF11 B777 fails to respond

On 2022-04-12 10:27, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: If you lose a prop blade in a fixed wing, the vibration will tear the engine off the front of the plane and the massive imbalance will prevent a graceful descent. Same end result as in the copter. Neighbor did that in a pusher prop UL. It

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes E500 - $13,500 (Conover)

Is that natuzzi leather? On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 2:44 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My 04E500 must be worth at least $12k now just because the seats are not > > Immaculate manicured camel leather interior seats. > >

Re: [MBZ] I think I will fix my 123 up like this

Gets great mph --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 12, 2022, at 11:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/516840829995083/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] I think I will fix my 123 up like this

please don't On Tue, Apr 12, 2022, 11:24 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Gets great mph > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Apr 12, 2022, at 11:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

[MBZ] I think I will fix my 123 up like this

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Re: [MBZ] I think I will fix my 123 up like this

stack it up. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022, 11:03 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/516840829995083/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Air France #AF11 B777 fails to respond

On 11/04/2022 11:28 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: If you lose a prop blade in a fixed wing, there's at least a chance of a deadstick landing. With a copter, it's put your head between your legs and kiss your ass goodbye... A fellow we knew (sadly he has developed dementia in his

Re: [MBZ] let’s make a deal. 1984 Mercedes 300TD Wagon - $5,400 (Jacksonville)

yeah I saw that too but all in all it's not too bad.  Not worth $5400 though but who knows --FT On 4/12/22 2:38 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Dash is cracked pretty badly. Also looks like owner replaced the center console wood with wall paneling from Lowes? Or did the factory ever

[MBZ] OT $29 BT/USB/AUX stereo system

Hard to go wrong https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Systems-616UAB-Multimedia-Stereo/dp/B01CG8N0H8 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Good restore-able condition. Purchased to restore, but don't have time. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 220D - $4, 995 (Wilton)

Lots of tinworm https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/franklinton-1970-mercedes-benz-220d/7457460471.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Leather seat restoration

These results are pretty amazing.  He spent a lot of time undoing previous "restoration" so starting from new would probably take a lot less time. Two different products.  The black stuff looked pretty easy, that would probably do some good touchup on the SL600 that has a bit of wear on the

[MBZ] has a high idle when it warms up. 1991 Mercedes-Benz sel 560, $2, 500

Isn't this usually a vacu https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/549808743143309 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] WARNING!!!! 30 in rims Brand New Sound systems 2001 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $8, 000

I can't even start on this... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4998055740278017 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Teal Blue Metallic over Parchment Leather 1994 Mercedes SL320 - One Owner, Low Miles - $12, 500 (Raleigh)

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[MBZ] Nice car -- 1982 Mercedes 380 SEC - $13,500 (Irmo, SC)

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[MBZ] let’s make a deal. 1984 Mercedes 300TD Wagon - $5,400 (Jacksonville)

Decent looking https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-1984-mercedes-300td-wagon/7470105317.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Mercedes E500 - $13,500 (Conover)

My 04E500 must be worth at least $12k now just because the seats are not Immaculate manicured camel leather interior seats. https://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/d/conover-mercedes-e500/7470277404.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes E500 - $13,500 (Conover)

rich corinthian leather --FT On 4/12/22 2:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Is that natuzzi leather? On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 2:44 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: My 04E500 must be worth at least $12k now just because the seats are not Immaculate manicured camel leather

Re: [MBZ] Air France #AF11 B777 fails to respond

My favorite show is Air Disasters. Very compelling and fact-filled analysis of what went wrong. Produced in Canada. https://www.smithsonianchannel.com/shows/air-disasters On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 10:48 AM mitch--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2022-04-12 10:27, OK Don via

Re: [MBZ] let’s make a deal. 1984 Mercedes 300TD Wagon - $5,400 (Jacksonville)

Dash is cracked pretty badly. Also looks like owner replaced the center console wood with wall paneling from Lowes? Or did the factory ever fit such a strong vertical wood grain pattern? Just something about it doesn't look right. Still all in all not too bad. I've seen a lot worse. On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] let’s make a deal. 1984 Mercedes 300TD Wagon - $5,400 (Jacksonville)

Yeah, the wood looks off and there appears to be a gouge in the driver's seat that sellers is shy about disclosing visually. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 2:46 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > yeah I saw that too but all in all it's not too bad. Not worth $5400 > though

Re: [MBZ] Leather seat restoration

I used connolly leather spray dye when restoring the green interior (dash, seats, and door panels) on my long gone '69 280SE 3.5 coupe. The results were quite presentable, although IIRC it took forever to dry past the sticky phase. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 2:08 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box

I would first say, if you're not doing your own work, then find a shop that is experienced in older MB vehicles before doing any expensive repairs (may be easier said than done depending on where you are located). What is the problem the mechanic diagnosed? On Tue, Apr 12, 2022, at 2:08 PM,

Re: [MBZ] WARNING!!!! 30 in rims Brand New Sound systems 2001 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $8, 000

On 12/04/2022 1:06 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I can't even start on this... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4998055740278017 It is a retro look. Sort of like the farm wagons that were pulled by horses back in the early part of the 20th century.

Re: [MBZ] WARNING!!!! 30 in rims Brand New Sound systems 2001 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $8, 000

This vehicle has no significant damage or problems. Ran when parked. Air blows ice cold. Rust free. Any other violations of the truth you would like to add to the list? On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 2:08 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 12/04/2022 1:06 PM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] WARNING!!!! 30 in rims Brand New Sound systems 2001 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $8, 000

It probably has lengths of steel rod for shock absorbers, holding the suspension at full extension. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box

What Allan said. The box is adjustable, but that doesn't mean adjusting it will fix the problem. There is a detailed procedure for adjustment, which a non-specialist might not follow correctly. On 2022-04-12 15:36, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I would first say, if you're not doing your

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box

Kyle Arola adjusted the steering box on my 1985 300TD. Not difficult at all. Try that first. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 3:43 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > What Allan said. > The box is adjustable, but that doesn't mean adjusting it will fix the > problem. > There is a detailed procedure for

Re: [MBZ] WARNING!!!! 30 in rims Brand New Sound systems 2001 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $8, 000

I am at a loss for words. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 5:08 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 12/04/2022 1:06 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > I can't even start on this... > > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4998055740278017 > > > It is a retro

[MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box

I am having a problem with my steering box, and I am looking to replace it, if I can find one. The garage I have looking into my problem feels I would have to replace it with either a new one or a reconditioned one; if there is such a thing. Would this part be available thru a normal auto parts

Re: [MBZ] has a high idle when it warms up. 1991 Mercedes-Benz sel 560, $2, 500

> Isn't this usually a vacu > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/549808743143309 > No. Either the idle control 'relay' is failing or, more likely, the idle control 'motor' is sticking. You can resolder the former and clean out

Re: [MBZ] has a high idle when it warms up. 1991 Mercedes-Benz sel 560, $2, 500

good to know.  thanks --FT On 4/12/22 4:44 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Isn't this usually a vacu https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/549808743143309 No.  Either the idle control 'relay' is failing or, more likely, the idle control 'motor' is sticking.  You can resolder the former and clean

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box

having my MB indy adjust the box on my 82 300CD solved the problem On Tue, Apr 12, 2022, 3:43 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > What Allan said. > The box is adjustable, but that doesn't mean adjusting it will fix the > problem. > There is a detailed procedure for adjustment, which a

Re: [MBZ] 2003 C240 4 Matic Mechanic Special

Yeah scrap value, maybe a bit more. Bad key battery? Bad car battery? Would be hard to scan if it won’t wake up. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 12, 2022, at 8:27 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Extra one in the price... or maybe a zero. > >

Re: [MBZ] Interstate Gator

I think I would go back to the dealer and get it up on a hoist so you can see if there is anything else that got whacked. Wouldn't think it should be too expensive to have them button it up. Bad luck but hopefully minimal damage. A few years back I had a Honda Civic for a bit. Would probably

Re: [MBZ] Interstate Gator

WHich car? On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 9:41 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sailing down the 5 today, having just finished my treatment for the day, I > ran over a huge chunk of coiled up truck tire tread. > > Typically, I can dodge these rascals but today I was closed

Re: [MBZ] WARNING!!!! 30 in rims Brand New Sound systems 2001 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $8, 000

Rolled (i.e., cut out) the fenders to fit the tires --FT On 4/12/22 5:14 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: This vehicle has no significant damage or problems. Ran when parked. Air blows ice cold. Rust free. Any other violations of the truth you would like to add to the list? On Tue, Apr 12, 2022

Re: [MBZ] Leather seat restoration

What? You didn't use Leatherique I thought that was the ONLY thing this MB group used on leather. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 1:08 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > These results are pretty amazing. He spent a lot of time undoing > previous "restoration" so

Re: [MBZ] WARNING!!!! 30 in rims Brand New Sound systems 2001 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $8, 000

On 12/04/2022 5:17 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Rolled (i.e., cut out) the fenders to fit the tires --FT And it does not look to be a very smooth cut. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] 2003 C240 4 Matic Mechanic Special

Extra one in the price... or maybe a zero. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/schaumburg-2003-mercedes-c240-v6-matic/7470126033.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Interstate Gator

Sailing down the 5 today, having just finished my treatment for the day, I ran over a huge chunk of coiled up truck tire tread. Typically, I can dodge these rascals but today I was closed in my lane by a UPS truck on one side and a milk tanker on the other. Nowhere to go. It looks like it whacked

Re: [MBZ] Interstate Gator

If you have collision coverage I'd take it to the dealer and file a claim. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022, at 9:40 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Sailing down the 5 today, having just finished my treatment for the day, I > ran over a huge chunk of coiled up truck tire tread. > Typically, I can