Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-27 Thread Peter Frederick
How can I post some pics of my squashed car? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Just send them to the list address --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-26 Thread Zoltan Finks
There is one for sale that you can find in the Craigslist posting sent by Clay. Here's the url: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/431419769.html Rear end damage. Don't know if it's a good deal or not, just noticed it. Brian On 9/25/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb:

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 7:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP OK, so we all heard about ambulance chasers, it seems we have a wreck chaser in our midst. I can just imagine it, Kaleb comes across a bad accident with people trapped

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-26 Thread Hendrik Riessen
=1141180EAB23R=cs19931116.09:07:29 MB have been fleecing the Oz buyers for years, - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP what kind

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-26 Thread Harry Watkins
The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing and you made it, way to go Peter. Harry On 9/26/07, Glenn Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Peter, Glad to hear you survived what could possibly have been much worse. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-26 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP what kind of benz cost $120,000 in 1989? What was the exchange rate between Aussie dollars and USD in 1993? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-26 Thread Redghost
It is a good deal for the person willing to work the problems out. I suspect jim cathey will be able to find the parts to make it whole, where as I seem to only find really old parts cheap. clay On 25 Sep 2007, at 23:27, Zoltan Finks wrote: There is one for sale that you can find in the

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-26 Thread Kevin Kraly
what kind of benz cost $120,000 in 1989? I think Hendrik was referring to Aussie dollars not USD. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula 2006 Sprinter PV 1.7Kmi, die Kiste ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-26 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Don't really remember, probably somewhere between 70 and 80 cents. http://www.aph.gov.au/LIBRARY/pubs/rn/2004-05/05rn28.htm - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] What was the exchange rate between Aussie dollars and USD in 1993? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D et

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-26 Thread Jim Cathey
It is a good deal for the person willing to work the problems out. I suspect jim cathey will be able to find the parts to make it whole, where as I seem to only find really old parts cheap. You and I are mostly on the same page. I either get really old parts cheap, or I fabricate, or I bend

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-26 Thread mykd1
Hey Peter, ?Its good to hear you are ok and the car did its job. If you really think about it, its sort of sad to know that everything about a Mercedes leads up to this point. They're designed to protect you in?a crash. Kind of like a self sacrifice Harry 69 280 SEL 72 350SL ? 04 VW

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
OK, so where are you, want to sell it now? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 2:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Sunil Hari
thank god you're ok and able to buy the next one. On 9/25/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, so where are you, want to sell it now? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
Saw THAT one coming ... ! On 9/25/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, so where are you, want to sell it now? -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread David Hemsley
@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:20:49 -0500 OK, so where are you, want to sell it now? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
haha --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP Saw THAT one coming

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Peter Frederick
No idea, but probably a bit flatter than before, anyway. I was busy trying to breath, and then they strapped me to the back board. That punch in the ribs hurts! Lotta people stopped, were very nice and helpful, the EMTS did a great job. And this is precisely why I drive a Benz. Peter

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Rich Thomas
You of course are consulting a person in the legal profession as well as specialist physicians -- those car crash injuries can require considerable convalescence and the total effects might not be apparent for some time. Then of course there is loss of conjugal pleasure while the injuries

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Zoltan Finks
Three things: Real glad your'e doing so well! Glad the MB proved to be good like they say. Sad, but one literally needs to try to confirm that cross traffic is going to actually stop before one enters the intersection. This practice of red light running seems to be worsening in my estimation. I

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread dave walton
Sorry to hear about your accident. It may be several days before your body feels the full impact of the trauma. Take it easy for a while. If you normally exercise, take a break. If they do give you pain pills of any sort, remember that they all tend to slow down your gut. Especially the opiates.

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread ernest breakfield
Peter, wow; glad to hear you're reasonably OK! original body parts are *so* much better than the aftermarket stuff they're installing in the hospitals these days. (DAMHIK.) sorry to hear about your 300D, but here's a tip of the hat and a moment of silence in its honor for a job well

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread OK Don
Glad to hear that you are OK, and that the car did it's job of keeping you that way! I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a pain as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems, finally fixed). At least if she gets slammed she is unlikely to be

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread R A Bennell
Must have been quite the bang when the van hit you! Wonder if he was on his cell phone? Hope someone collected the names of some witnesses at the scene. Once he gets over the initial shock, he may start to think maybe you ran the red light. Insurance companies seem to love 50/50 deals and are

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Donald Snook
Rich Thomas wrote: You of course are consulting a person in the legal profession as well as specialist physicians -- those car crash injuries can require considerable convalescence and the total effects might not be apparent for some time. Then of course there is loss of conjugal

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Peter Frederick
Kaleb: I'm in Evansville, IN. Gotta settle with the insurance (through the other driver's) and don't want to promise anything yet. I do need another 87 300D though. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Peter Frederick
I ALWAYS check at that interseciton, there have been several fatals there. However, there was a car in front of me turning left, and there wasn't anything coming when I looked, he was so far back. Musta been arguing with his wife on the cell phone, or fishing his donut up off the floor or

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Peter Frederick
Yeah, people die from opiate induced bowel paralysis. Not funny. Thanks for the advice. I don't intend to take the pain meds unless i cannot sleep. So far, no worse than a back spasm. Sitting up requires some preparation, otherwise I'm just sore. Peter

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Peter Frederick
I have two witnesses on the police report, my brother is buddies with some of the deputies, and was on the fire department up to a couple months ago. I got extra good treatment. Lotta people stopped, warms the heart. Thanks for all the good wishes! Peter

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Peter Frederick
Indiana. He has Acordia (Wells Fargo) insurance, I have State Farm, been with them on and off since I got a driver's license 34 years ago. We shall see how this plays out. I'll take pics of the car tomorrow. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Allan Streib
Might want to read some of the threads in the archives about dealing with insurance companies. I've always felt I've gotten more than fair treatment for collision damage, thankfully I've never been involved in an injury claim I'm sure that takes things to another level since the $$ can be orders

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Peter Frederick wrote: I don't intend to take the pain meds unless i cannot sleep. So far, no worse than a back spasm. Sitting up requires some preparation, otherwise I'm just sore. I survived a back spasm w/o drugs last week. First couple of nights it kept waking me up though. In my

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread James Zavesky
Peter glad you're okay. I've been reading these type of posts on the diesel lists for years. Wouldn't drive anything but a Mercedes irregarless of the year or the associated problems of the car. It's the walkaway factor that I like. James Zavesky -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Rick Knoble
Glad you are in better shape than the Benz. I search many cities in the midwest on Craig's List looking for MB auto's. I will post any '87's that I find. I was told in an advanced motorcycle riders course that green lights are merely suggestions. I guess this proves that point. Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Robert Rentfro
List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP Peter, get the attorney soon. They know how to work this system and will keep both insurance vultures from screwing you over. Granted you lose 33% of recovery to them, but it does tend to increase your chances of being made whole. Very

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
] On Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 4:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP Peter, get the attorney soon. They know how to work this system and will keep both insurance vultures from screwing you over. Granted you lose 33% of recovery

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Peter Frederick
Tomorrow when the adjuster comes by. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
Your mental trauma is such that I can't see you driving anything less than a new-car-small E320D. On 9/25/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tomorrow when the adjuster comes by. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Hendrik
OK, so we all heard about ambulance chasers, it seems we have a wreck chaser in our midst. I can just imagine it, Kaleb comes across a bad accident with people trapped in the wreckage and he says to the driver I'll give you 50 bucks for it, here is my card Talking about 124's, I finally worked

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
If you buy the airline ticket to Des Moines, you can stay with me for a couple of weeks until you get back on your feet. I can even get you work at the slaughter house in Perry, about 25 miles away. Do you happen to speak Spanish? On 9/25/07, Hendrik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Talking about

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Sunil Hari
what kind of benz cost $120,000 in 1989? On 9/25/07, Hendrik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, so we all heard about ambulance chasers, it seems we have a wreck chaser in our midst. I can just imagine it, Kaleb comes across a bad accident with people trapped in the wreckage and he says to the

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
The really fast ones. On 9/25/07, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what kind of benz cost $120,000 in 1989? On 9/25/07, Hendrik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, so we all heard about ambulance chasers, it seems we have a wreck chaser in our midst. I can just imagine it, Kaleb comes

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread archer
Glad to hear you're not too badly hurt, Peter. Be sure and get a recheck if you have too much pain. I walked around in considerable pain for a week after the same kind of accident and finally found out the shoulder had a total dislocation. We Hoosiers are tough! Hang in there! Gerry (From

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Steve MacSween
on 9/25/07 15:10, Peter Frederick at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a pain as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems, finally fixed). At least if she gets slammed she is unlikely to be hurt. What a car! Now I

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
Loren: Let's talk about that 300TE. D. On 9/25/07, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on 9/25/07 15:10, Peter Frederick at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a pain as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems,