> Seller claims he would take it on a "long drive" without hesitation.
He's a Jag owner. So that's what, across town?
-- Jim
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So would you turn down a gifted Bentley?
On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 4:24 PM G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> I SWAG [scientific wild ass guess] that Bently parts cost is equal to Benz
> parts times six, plus delivery time lapse of times 7.
> Bently / Rolls are not production line cars but built one at
Yeah, whatever he’s describing there just doesn’t add up.
-D
> On Jul 25, 2024, at 6:32 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> It jumped time when I saw it, so the valves would have to be bent. He
> probably put it back together then discovered it won’t run because of bent
> valves.
>
It jumped time when I saw it, so the valves would have to be bent. He probably
put it back together then discovered it won’t run because of bent valves.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jul 25, 2024, at 8:25 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> What? Too expensive for your tastes or he woul
What? Too expensive for your tastes or he wouldn’t deal? I’m not sure I
understand the description - he’s done the cams but not set the timing? How
does that work??
-D
> On Jul 25, 2024, at 6:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Yea I bought a parts car off this guy. I have seen t
Yea I bought a parts car off this guy. I have seen this car and it’s a $1200
car.
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> On Jul 25, 2024, at 8:10 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://www.benzworld.org/posts/18793961/
>
> -D
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This system came out while I was in trade school. Not much had trickled down to
us about it, as it wa just ocming out in new cars, but we got some examples
loaned to us from the GM regional office.
It was amazing for the time, but all we could think about when we saw it was to
wonder how easily
https://youtu.be/5QbP5YwGsT4?si=atr_5ykLysWnaSAF
In case it doesn't jump to the right place you want to be at 15:31 when he
removes the air cleaner.
Curt
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On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 5:26 PM, Craig wrote: On
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:21:18 + (UTC) Curt Raymo
You know I did. All it needed was a Helicoil in one cylinder and it was a solid
example. I think I’m more disappointed in what happened to it than not getting
it.
-D
> On Jul 25, 2024, at 3:34 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Oh you wanted that Knutsack car?
>
> Sent from my iPh
Oh you wanted that Knutsack car?
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> On Jul 25, 2024, at 5:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Always wanted a 230, never could find a decent one. The one W110 I searched
> for years for and never found. Except for the one that OkieBoy stole out from
> under me
This example only went to $7100 and I guess the owner still had it.
AZBob
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> On Jul 25, 2024, at 3:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Always wanted a 230, never could find a decent one. The one W110 I searched
> for years for and never found. Except for the
Always wanted a 230, never could find a decent one. The one W110 I searched for
years for and never found. Except for the one that OkieBoy stole out from under
me from Knutsack.
-D
> On Jul 25, 2024, at 1:39 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> 14 minutes left…..at $7,100….
>
> Sent f
On Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:21:18 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes
wrote:
> IIRC '89 would already have the Terminator broccoli injection system.
> While not super efficient it was pretty reliable... Curt
"Terminator broccoli injection system"?!
What in the world is that?
Craig
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14 minutes left…..at $7,100….
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jul 25, 2024, at 12:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-mercedes-benz-230-4/
> ___
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>
> To search list archives http://www
I SWAG [scientific wild ass guess] that Bently parts cost is equal to Benz
parts times six, plus delivery time lapse of times 7.
Bently / Rolls are not production line cars but built one at a time [in
principle] so the supply chain for replacement spares is anemic when
compared to high volume produ
Interesting car. Some guys go crazy over the watches
--FT
On 7/25/24 3:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
wtf.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-mercedes-benz-cls55-amg-22/
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The price of luxury...
On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 3:18 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> The air conditioning is inoperative. The seller notes that the air
> conditioning compressor was replaced
>
> These most like surpass an old Benz as a time and money sink with
> co
It does look quite nice
--FT
On 7/25/24 3:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
The price of luxury...
On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 3:18 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
wrote:
The air conditioning is inoperative. The seller notes that the air
conditioning compressor was replaced
These mos
The air conditioning is inoperative. The seller notes that the air
conditioning compressor was replaced
These most like surpass an old Benz as a time and money sink with
constant repairs required
--FT
On 7/25/24 3:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
Half a dozen cows gave their li
That is because the one interior pic is of a 107.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jul 25, 2024, at 2:46 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Gray market car. Manual climate controls and dash vents are both Euro items.
> Never seen a clock in the center like that, however.
>
> -D
>
>
>
>
Gray market car. Manual climate controls and dash vents are both Euro items.
Never seen a clock in the center like that, however.
-D
> On Jul 25, 2024, at 11:28 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Very rare with but does it have the Zundfolge engine?
>
> On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at
It has the rare 107 interior.
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> On Jul 25, 2024, at 2:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Very rare with but does it have the Zundfolge engine?
>
>> On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 12:44 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>> I
Very rare with but does it have the Zundfolge engine?
On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 12:44 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I don’t think I’ve ever seen a 240 gasser
>
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
>
> > On Jul 25, 2024, at 11:04 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes <
> mercedes@ok
On Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:11:05 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes
wrote:
> But, if I had a 1989 Chevy, would I just throw a junkyard 350 in it, or
> would I computerize it and upgrade to an LS something with a modern
> transmission?
> I'm thinking that even at 60% of the MPG the 350 is the economical
>
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a 240 gasser
--FT
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> On Jul 25, 2024, at 11:04 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> AC does not work. Wrong steering wheel.
>
> Crazy price.
>
> https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-1979-mercedes-240/7769302473.html
> __
IIRC '89 would already have the Terminator broccoli injection system. While not
super efficient it was pretty reliable...
Curt
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On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 8:12 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes
wrote: On 2024-07-24 19:59, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
> Well, I'm l
On 2024-07-25 00:05, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
On Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:52:35 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes
wrote:
Holy cow, look at what a lowly Ace sells for.
I'm thinking that if Carrol Shelby never stuck a Ford V8 in an Ace and
called it a Cobra, these things would not go for six digits.
Same
On 2024-07-24 19:59, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
Well, I'm looking for something to put in my '89 Chevy van, which did
come with V-8s from the factory.
In 1989, it was a SBC, not even a LT-1.
For the last 25 years or so the new ones have been LS series, and a
great improvement, with the excep
I met this guy in Boston a coupla times who had an AC Aceca which was even more
rare (rarer). It was a very cute little car. He had bought it in England for
not very much when it was basically just another little British sports car that
was not particularly outstanding.
—FT
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On Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:52:35 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes
wrote:
> Holy cow, look at what a lowly Ace sells for.
> I'm thinking that if Carrol Shelby never stuck a Ford V8 in an Ace and
> called it a Cobra, these things would not go for six digits.
> Same goes for Alpines. If not for the Tigers,
On Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:37:16 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> Ohh Yee who are not faint of wallet, gaze herein for a crate chevy
> engine.
> https://www.amazon.com/s?k=crate+engines&adgrpid=1345802796424606&hvadid=84112913867128&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=78237&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-8411
Ohh Yee who are not faint of wallet, gaze herein for a crate chevy engine.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=crate+engines&adgrpid=1345802796424606&hvadid=84112913867128&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=78237&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-84113019181258%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=5706_13190836&msclkid=3788369bf2371ca1b80
Is there a “Best of Facebook” like there is on Craigslist?
-D
> On Jul 24, 2024, at 3:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://www.facebook.com/share/odxihbnTpoGr7aCe/?mibextid=79PoIi
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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On Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:17:11 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes"
wrote:
> Good point, Mitch. It’s probably been that way for the last couple of
> decades, I’m thinking. I’ve heard the term “LS swap” a lot of times in
> the past, but since this is not something I would ever do, being a
> purist, I
Vice Grip garage hilariously dropped a Hemi 5.7l into a square body Chevy.
Apparently there is a kit.
I think the Hemi 5.7 is a better engine than the 5.3 ls. It certainly makes
more horse power and torque in stock form.
-Curt
On Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 07:21:56 PM EDT, dan penoff.com via
Good point, Mitch. It’s probably been that way for the last couple of decades,
I’m thinking. I’ve heard the term “LS swap” a lot of times in the past, but
since this is not something I would ever do, being a purist, I’ve never paid
that much attention to it.
-D
> On Jul 24, 2024, at 2:52 PM, m
I was thinking the same - there’s got to be hundreds of builders out there
offering SBC 350 crate engines for all sorts of applications. Dropping a 350
SBC in a Jag was a pretty common thing back in the day. I never did it, but I
saw cars it had been done on to varying degrees of success. I even
Yeah good it was bought by someone else
--FT
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> On Jul 24, 2024, at 5:43 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Sold for 4900. Well-bought in my opinion
>
>> On Wed, Jul 24, 2024, 4:51 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>> But it was s
Holy cow, look at what a lowly Ace sells for.
I'm thinking that if Carrol Shelby never stuck a Ford V8 in an Ace and
called it a Cobra, these things would not go for six digits.
Same goes for Alpines. If not for the Tigers, Alpines would probably
sell like MGBs.
https://bringatrailer.com/listin
Sold for 4900. Well-bought in my opinion
On Wed, Jul 24, 2024, 4:51 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> But it was smooth.
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 24, 2024, at 15:24, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
> > Nothing about whether it runs, and even if it did that would be
Well you could pull one in a junkyard for probably a coupla-few $100 and hope
it runs ok. Maybe build it up for more power. Or buy a crate engine for $ks
that is guaranteed to run and put out whatever power you want to pay for
--FT
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> On Jul 24, 2024, at 4:54 PM, Craig via Mercede
But it was smooth.
On Wed, Jul 24, 2024, at 15:24, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
> Nothing about whether it runs, and even if it did that would be temporary.
>
> What an anemic engine. No wonder SBC swaps are common in these cars.
> You could easily get twice the power and torque ou
Seller claims he would take it on a "long drive" without hesitation.
On Wed, Jul 24, 2024 at 3:25 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Nothing about whether it runs, and even if it did that would be temporary.
>
> What an anemic engine. No wonder SBC swaps are comm
Nothing about whether it runs, and even if it did that would be temporary.
What an anemic engine. No wonder SBC swaps are common in these cars. You could
easily get twice the power and torque out of a SBC. M120 Benz V12s of the era
are 400ish on both numbers.
The 5.3-liter V12 was factory rat
If it’s pre-Ford acquisition, and I think it is, run away.
-D
> On Jul 24, 2024, at 9:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Had had thousands of $$ in repairs in recent years. Presents well but the
> BAT crowd is anything but enthusiastic.
>
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/
Other than being sideswiped this wagon is quite presentable.
On Wed, Jul 24, 2024 at 10:29 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> The car is in good condition overall with minor cosmetic imperfections.
>
> Price: Asking $2,000 or best offer. Open to negotiations but pleas
I have never spent more than $4800 on a pre-owned vehicle (the ML I have now).
I have always felt pretty confident, utilizing my knowledge and experience
coupled with all y’all’s insight, in doing my own PPIs.
That being typed, I have decided that if I spend more than $6k or up on a
“newer” mod
You could buy a decent 124 for that kind of money
--FT
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> On Jul 23, 2024, at 8:30 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Actually doesn't look terrible for the age, but the ask is probably too much
> especially for a Cheep Klasse.
>
> https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/
What’s the deal with those pics like that? Are those screenshots uploaded and
then CL buggers them more?
--FT
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> On Jul 23, 2024, at 8:32 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-sclass-mercedes-benz-s430/7768777952.html
> _
I recommend a PPI from a trusted mechanic before purchasing a used
Mercedes. If the tech finds any flaws those can serve as bargaining chips
to reduce the cost to you - more than the cost of the PPI.
On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 9:20 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> If
If it’s not something new/late model, you just have to do your due diligence
(research, talk to others, look at ones for sale even if you’re not interested
in that particular car) so you’re as well-informed as possible. Provenance
plays big in the process, too, I believe.
It’s a used car. There
There's nothing wrong with paying top dollar for something that proves
out to be what you were hoping it to be.
Or you can pay plenty for something that is not, like our X5. Worst. Car.
Value. Ever. But how do you know, going in?
-- Jim
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I have that exact impact wrench. It sure is a beast!!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Jul 23, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://www.jbtools.com/ingersoll-rand-231c-air-impact-wrench-1-2-drive-max-torque-600-ft-lb/
> $99.99
>
> The Ingersoll Rand 231C A
On Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:41:12 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes
wrote:
> The mini 3/8" might not qualify for deal of the day, but it is a deal.
>
> https://www.jbtools.com/mighty-seven-nc-3612q-3-8-in-drive-quiet-mini-aluminum-impact-wrench/
$79.99 with $6.95 shipping.
Max Torque: 350 ft lb
85dBa noi
Too many issues for a later model car that you’ll have limited ability to
resolve on your own. That is, I suspect there are things wrong with this that
will require a competent indy or the stealer to sort out. I’m always leery of
“mechanic’s specials” as they typically have things wrong with the
That’s a $4k car max with whatever issues it has, esp if he doesn’t actually
know what they are. Will be interesting to see what codes it’s throwing as
things can add up real fast on those vehicles. Don’t even think about paying
someone else to work on it.
As far as the airmatic goes it’s fair
$250 car.
On Tue, Jul 23, 2024, at 14:19, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> It has the rare/oogy blue velour interior.
>
> On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 10:51 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> could be worth negotiating
>>
>> https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto
It has the rare/oogy blue velour interior.
On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 10:51 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> could be worth negotiating
>
> https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/greenwood-mercedes/7768714268.html
>
> --
> --FT
>
>
> __
Who knows? I’ll have to see what scanning reveals if I go check it out.
Hard to get past silver.
AZBob
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> On Jul 23, 2024, at 10:41 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> "It does have a wiring issue" -- meaning what?
>
>> On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 1:15 PM Kaleb
The mini 3/8" might not qualify for deal of the day, but it is a deal.
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"It does have a wiring issue" -- meaning what?
On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 1:15 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Yes should be.
>
> So if you have to replace compressor buy it from FCP euro so it has a
> lifetime warranty.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jul 23, 2024,
Yes should be.
So if you have to replace compressor buy it from FCP euro so it has a lifetime
warranty.
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> On Jul 23, 2024, at 1:13 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1185911826054141/
>
> Is this late enough to be rid o
All the European brands make diesel models. They just didn't always sell them
in North America.
On Tue, Jul 23, 2024, at 12:50, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> I never knew Audi made diesels.
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-audi-5000-turbo-diesel/
>
> "80s Audis have a driving fl
Not that well equipped. No rear moonroof, no rear recliner seats, not 4matic.
Other available options absent too. Facelift model though, I can go either way
on that.
Lowish miles something of a plus, might be ok at ~$12k or so. The ask is
ridiculous.
—FT
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> On Jul 22, 202
Repainted?
On Mon, Jul 22, 2024 at 10:10 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Really not a fan of that color scheme, especially the interior. Is it
> original?
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 22, 2024, at 19:13, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> > Show up with $5k of dead president
It's worth that much but no one will pay it.
On Mon, Jul 22, 2024 at 10:42 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Seems a little high for a 13 year old car? But looks nice and seems to
> have all the options.
>
>
> https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2011-me
Really not a fan of that color scheme, especially the interior. Is it original?
On Mon, Jul 22, 2024, at 19:13, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> Show up with $5k of dead presidents in hand and I’ll bet they’ll talk.
>
> Being a fuel injected model, you couldn’t ask for more. This is a
> pret
Some serious substance abuse there, too, based on the ask.
-D
> On Jul 22, 2024, at 3:05 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> "Patinated" for sure
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1343625732975497
>
> --
> --FT
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It must be someone in the depths of desperation to try and reassign a loan on a
car like this.
-D
> On Jul 22, 2024, at 2:14 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Unlike the seller
>
> MUST PUT 3000 upfront 627 a month MUST BE RESPONSIBLE!
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item
Show up with $5k of dead presidents in hand and I’ll bet they’ll talk.
Being a fuel injected model, you couldn’t ask for more. This is a pretty
bulletproof setup once running, but if there are injection system issues it’s
going to cost some $$ to get it running again.
-D
> On Jul 22, 2024, at
Looks decent and if as described that is not a too bad price
--FT
On 7/22/24 2:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
At what price are you a Buyer?
On Mon, Jul 22, 2024 at 10:09 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
wrote:
feel free to bring your mechanic with you
https://www.facebook.com/marke
At what price are you a Buyer?
On Mon, Jul 22, 2024 at 10:09 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> feel free to bring your mechanic with you
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1002572094581312
>
> --
> --FT
> ___
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I have a 2012 GL450 with 285kmi. Engine runs fine although there’s a code for
an intake flap actuator that doesn’t seem to affect anything. Torque converter
clutches are juddering but I ignore it mostly. Front end is pretty much shot.
Good tow beast. Paid $4k, might find one with fewer miles and
Air suspension can be a pain in the ass and will fail at the most inconvenient
time. But not really hard or complicated to work on. Early models will eat
timing chains and balance shafts. Beyond that not sure about later models. I
mainly deal with the diesels.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jul 22,
On the MB oil pan in question, If you have a carpenter's level [metal on
would be best] lay it along the bolt line on each side and sight along the
contact line between the pan and the level.. The level will be machined to
within a couple thousands of flat and if the pan is warped, you will see a
g
Did a lot of ditch mowing one summer on a SuperM. Fun times.
AZBob
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> On Jul 22, 2024, at 7:16 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I replaced the pan gasket on my 1952 Farmall Super M last summer. That uses
> a nice thick cork gasket which will take up a lot of sl
I replaced the pan gasket on my 1952 Farmall Super M last summer. That uses a
nice thick cork gasket which will take up a lot of slop but the pan had been
bashed into something, or possibly several somethings, causing the mating
surface to not be even close to flat.
I spent about an hour laying
Yeah. And the top hydraulics are very problematic
—FT
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> On Jul 21, 2024, at 10:58 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Didn’t these have ABC also?
>
> -D
>
>> On Jul 21, 2024, at 7:54 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> Price seems very high
>>
Guy never responded and the listing disappeared pretty quickly
—FT
Sent from my iPad
> On Jul 21, 2024, at 11:30 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> my wife loves her 2000 CLK320 convertible. great car.
>
>> On Sun, Jul 21, 2024, 12:41 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@
my wife loves her 2000 CLK320 convertible. great car.
On Sun, Jul 21, 2024, 12:41 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> A no lose proposition assuming it starts, drives, stops, restarts...
>
> On Sat, Jul 20, 2024 at 11:26 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> merced
Didn’t these have ABC also?
-D
> On Jul 21, 2024, at 7:54 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Price seems very high
>
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
>
>> On Jul 21, 2024, at 10:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> No details, no pics with the top down and really none of
Price seems very high
--FT
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> On Jul 21, 2024, at 10:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> No details, no pics with the top down and really none of the interior.
>
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/villa-park-2003-mb-sl500/7768278249.html
>
Actually, like older MBs, there are still a lot of parts being made, albeit
reproductions.
I have always been an electrical guy, so the electrical systems weren’t that
daunting to me, at least they never seemed to be. That, and when I went through
a car all of the connections would get checked
Given the interest in these things from collectors and restorers I would
think that the Brits might have modern repro parts and wiring harnesses
and such for them. Might not be cheap, but if available... You can
basically build a E-type from aftermarket parts so there is a whole
industry out
Pan was probably overtorqued and warped at some time in the past. RTV may be
the only answer now or a new pan.
On Sun, Jul 21, 2024, at 17:05, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> Well it can't really hurt to apply some RTV if it was done before. Then
> keep an eye on it and check for flat if y
Lucas "The Prince of Darkness" electrical system... The engines are stout..
the electrical systems will drive you to suicidal insanity.. in that era,
the wire harnass is almost all braided cotton wrapped wires with connectors
that don't connect, but corrode.
At this point, replacement parts are dec
It’s got the 3.8l OHC inline six, which was actually a pretty robust engine.
I’ve rebuilt several of these (engines) and if you take the supporting systems
that go with them (especially electrical!) out of the equation they are good
engines.
The Mark 9 was sort of a LWB version of smaller model
Well it can't really hurt to apply some RTV if it was done before. Then
keep an eye on it and check for flat if you have to get a new gasket
--FT
On 7/21/24 4:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
Dropped the pan on the 617 doing the turbo oil drain. Whoever removed pan
before used rtv o
My buddy got that GL for $500 says the rear has water damage, he''ll
provide more details later. Maybe got the SAM or something, I'll find
out. In any case he is excited about it. Hard to go wrong for $500
--
--FT
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To search lis
10821.31 in You Ess currency, which is close to reasonable. Listing in
Baja CA, so...?
-MMM-
On Sun, Jul 21, 2024 at 10:42 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Maybe it’s pesos? Or Fentanyl? (sorry!)
>
> -D
>
> > On Jul 21, 2024, at 8:38 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
There is actually a fair amount of room in the last row, I wouldn't fit
but kids and smaller folks could do OK. I keep it folded down for more
cargo space but even with them up there is a fair amount of space to
haul stuff. It's a X164 chassis, is basically all the same bits as a
W164 ML but
GL is much larger
My buddy lives right close and is on his way to look at it. He works at
my other buddy's shop repairing these things every day so that is
probably like a 3hr job for him to get it sorted, $350 for a good refurb
CP he can clone and another $200 for fluid/filter and it's ready
Floyd knows better than I, but I believe it’s longer so it can offer third row
seating. The ML (W164) never had it, but the earlier W163 did have an option
for it. That said, like a lot of optional third row seating, it was pretty
worthless unless you were using it for kids.
-D
> On Jul 21, 20
Remind me what is the difference between GL and ml class?
On Sun, Jul 21, 2024, 1:12 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I need to get my shop built and start buying these things and fixing
> conductor plates and flipping them. This one has highish miles at 215k
> but
Downside is it's in Canada so fetching it might be a bit of a challenge.
But hell I would buy that thing cheap, get it running (how hard could
that be, those things are dead simple, if not drop in a SBC and call it
a day), get some meskin upholstery, and just enjoy it for a big old 50s boat
--
Someone, somewhere, has a dream to own and drive this vehicle, just as soon
as their inheritance comes, along with the winning lottery ticket, and the
divorce is final. Until then, "get off my lawn"..
It is not on my personal "dream car list"..
On Sun, Jul 21, 2024 at 10:07 AM Andrew Strasfogel vi
But after all is said, done, and spent, what will this not particularly
collectibles Cadillac be worth?
On Sun, Jul 21, 2024, 11:34 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Solid restoration candidate for someone with very deep pockets. The
> comment about $12k for rechrom
Maybe it’s pesos? Or Fentanyl? (sorry!)
-D
> On Jul 21, 2024, at 8:38 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> That 0.5L engine sure looks bigger in the picture (that's what she said).
>
> https://www.facebook.com/share/eSomNUqtpGQGXWiW/
>
>
> AZBob
> __
How many extra zeroes?
On Sun, Jul 21, 2024 at 11:38 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> That 0.5L engine sure looks bigger in the picture (that's what she said).
>
> https://www.facebook.com/share/eSomNUqtpGQGXWiW/
>
>
> AZBob
> ___
>
Solid restoration candidate for someone with very deep pockets. The comment
about $12k for rechroming is pretty much spot-on.
-D
> On Jul 21, 2024, at 8:28 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-cadillac-series-sixty-special/?
>
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