Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Seller claims he would take it on a "long drive" without hesitation. He's a Jag owner. So that's what, across town? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go t

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Bentley for $6300

2024-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Klebmobile Alert!!

2024-07-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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. >

Re: [MBZ] Klebmobile Alert!!

2024-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Klebmobile Alert!!

2024-07-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Klebmobile Alert!!

2024-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yea I bought a parts car off this guy. I have seen this car and it’s a $1200 car. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2024, at 8:10 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.benzworld.org/posts/18793961/ > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
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 Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 5:26 PM, Craig wrote: On Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:21:18 + (UTC) Curt Raymo

Re: [MBZ] Nicely sorted Heckflosse on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Nicely sorted Heckflosse on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Oh you wanted that Knutsack car? Sent from my iPhone > 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

Re: [MBZ] Nicely sorted Heckflosse on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
This example only went to $7100 and I guess the owner still had it. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > 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

Re: [MBZ] Nicely sorted Heckflosse on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
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 _

Re: [MBZ] Nicely sorted Heckflosse on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
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/ > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Bentley for $6300

2024-07-25 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] AMG Ingenieur?

2024-07-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiveshttp://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Bentley for $6300

2024-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Bentley for $6300

2024-07-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Bentley for $6300

2024-07-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240E - 125k miles - $11,900

2024-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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 > > > >

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240E - 125k miles - $11,900

2024-07-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240E - 125k miles - $11,900

2024-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It has the rare 107 interior. Sent from my iPhone > 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

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240E - 125k miles - $11,900

2024-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
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 >

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240E - 125k miles - $11,900

2024-07-25 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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 > wrote: > > AC does not work. Wrong steering wheel. > > Crazy price. > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-1979-mercedes-240/7769302473.html > __

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
IIRC '89 would already have the Terminator broccoli injection system. While not super efficient it was pretty reliable... Curt Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer 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

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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 Sent from my iPad

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes
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,

Re: [MBZ] SBCs

2024-07-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] SBCs

2024-07-24 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Classic

2024-07-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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 > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] SBCs

2024-07-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah good it was bought by someone else --FT Sent from iFōn > 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

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] SBCs

2024-07-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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 Sent from iFōn > On Jul 24, 2024, at 4:54 PM, Craig via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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/

Re: [MBZ] The rebuilt title is due to (briefly explain the reason for the rebuilt title, if known).2005 Mercedes-Benz e-class, $2, 000

2024-07-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] They aren't problems---they're opportunities! - 1995 C220 - 96k miles - $3, 000

2024-07-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You could buy a decent 124 for that kind of money --FT Sent from iFōn > 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/

Re: [MBZ] An ad of few words, and fewer pixels - 2000 S430 - 112k miles - $4, 800

2024-07-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
What’s the deal with those pics like that? Are those screenshots uploaded and then CL buggers them more? --FT Sent from iFōn > 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 > _

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
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 ___ http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] Deal of the day: Ingersoll Rand 231C Impact Wrench $99.99

2024-07-23 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I have that exact impact wrench. It sure is a beast!! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > 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

Re: [MBZ] Deal of the day: Ingersoll Rand 231C Impact Wrench $99.99

2024-07-23 Thread Craig via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] last ran about 10 years ago 83 300D Mercedes - $1,000

2024-07-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
$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

Re: [MBZ] last ran about 10 years ago 83 300D Mercedes - $1,000

2024-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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 > > > __

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Who knows? I’ll have to see what scanning reveals if I go check it out. Hard to get past silver. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > 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

Re: [MBZ] Deal of the day: Ingersoll Rand 231C Impact Wrench $99.99

2024-07-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
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/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
"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,

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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, at 1:13 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1185911826054141/ > > Is this late enough to be rid o

Re: [MBZ] Off-brand turbodiesel

2024-07-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 2011 SS550 - 83k miles - $18,596

2024-07-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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 Sent from my iPad > On Jul 22, 202

Re: [MBZ] sitting in the barn for years has not been started in about 4 years 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE, $8, 875

2024-07-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 2011 SS550 - 83k miles - $18,596

2024-07-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] sitting in the barn for years has not been started in about 4 years 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE, $8, 875

2024-07-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Drunk posting -- 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 se,$20,000

2024-07-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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 > ___ > http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO TAKE OVER PAYMENTS 2014 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Sport Utility 4D, $3, 000

2024-07-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] sitting in the barn for years has not been started in about 4 years 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE, $8, 875

2024-07-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] if you’re a benz guy you’ll know is a clean car when you see it 2008 Mercedes S550 with AMG Features & Rims,$5,500

2024-07-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] if you’re a benz guy you’ll know is a clean car when you see it 2008 Mercedes S550 with AMG Features & Rims,$5,500

2024-07-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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 > ___ > http://ww

Re: [MBZ] GL450 or GL550

2024-07-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] GL450 or GL550

2024-07-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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,

Re: [MBZ] 617 oil pan gasket

2024-07-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 617 oil pan gasket

2024-07-22 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Did a lot of ditch mowing one summer on a SuperM. Fun times. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > 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

Re: [MBZ] 617 oil pan gasket

2024-07-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 2003 SL500 - 78k miles - $12,000

2024-07-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah. And the top hydraulics are very problematic —FT Sent from my iPad > 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 >>

Re: [MBZ] Tempting

2024-07-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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@

Re: [MBZ] Tempting

2024-07-21 Thread Dwight Giles via 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

Re: [MBZ] 2003 SL500 - 78k miles - $12,000

2024-07-21 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 2003 SL500 - 78k miles - $12,000

2024-07-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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 the interior. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/villa-park-2003-mb-sl500/7768278249.html >

Re: [MBZ] OT sitting for about 35 years found hidden in a garage 1959 Jaguar mark 9, $4, 500

2024-07-21 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT sitting for about 35 years found hidden in a garage 1959 Jaguar mark 9, $4, 500

2024-07-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 617 oil pan gasket

2024-07-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT sitting for about 35 years found hidden in a garage 1959 Jaguar mark 9, $4, 500

2024-07-21 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT sitting for about 35 years found hidden in a garage 1959 Jaguar mark 9, $4, 500

2024-07-21 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 617 oil pan gasket

2024-07-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Car does not go into gear, 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 000

2024-07-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] Mexican Crack Hits Hard

2024-07-21 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
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 <

Re: [MBZ] Car does not go into gear, 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 000

2024-07-21 Thread Floyd Thursby 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

Re: [MBZ] Car does not go into gear, 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 000

2024-07-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Car does not go into gear, 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 000

2024-07-21 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Car does not go into gear, 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 000

2024-07-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Project car or crusher snack?

2024-07-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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 --

Re: [MBZ] Project car or crusher snack?

2024-07-21 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Project car or crusher snack?

2024-07-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Mexican Crack Hits Hard

2024-07-21 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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 > __

Re: [MBZ] Mexican Crack Hits Hard

2024-07-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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 > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Project car or crusher snack?

2024-07-21 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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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