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2023-08-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah but it looks to be in good condition and they’re getting rare --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 20, 2023, at 12:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I kind of like it, priced a little too high imo > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 20, 2023, at 9:25 AM, Buggered Benzmail via

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2023-08-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I kind of like it, priced a little too high imo Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 20, 2023, at 9:25 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Green diesel! > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Aug 19, 2023, at 11:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

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2023-08-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That’s the same color combo of the 1984 Cutlass Diesel I talked the in-laws into buying back in the day. That car was great. AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Aug 20, 2023, at 7:25 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Green diesel! > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Aug 19,

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2023-08-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Green diesel! —FT Sent from my iPad > On Aug 19, 2023, at 11:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/257876847093288/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] wow. Mercedes 190SL Solex Carburetor PHH 44 OEM original W121 matched pair 2 Original, $3, 200

2023-07-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"not rusted, corroded or cracked" w/ close-up photos of corroded carburetors On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, at 11:20, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Used?  Original box? > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/677719044178142 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Wow!

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yeah you have to check the VIN and engine serial number --FT On 5/23/23 2:40 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2023-05-23 13:47, Daniel Penoff via Mercedes wrote: A 350 model with 202k? No balance shaft issues here: I thought all the 2008s and some of the 2007s were immune to the issue?

Re: [MBZ] Wow!

2023-05-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-05-23 13:47, Daniel Penoff via Mercedes wrote: A 350 model with 202k? No balance shaft issues here: I thought all the 2008s and some of the 2007s were immune to the issue? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Wow this is escalating fast

2022-10-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Garish. Shill bidding? On Sat, Oct 15, 2022 at 11:14 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/185610837904?mkevt=1=0=e11010.m1951.l7534=7=osgood=7c0c57cee95d446f8dffaa20d118=43186134453=RU=-1%7E1=20221015080504=11010 > > Sent from my iPhone

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2022-05-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
A likely scenario. Speeds involved seem significant. --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 19, 2022, at 10:35 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > After looking at the pictures, I identified 7 lug nuts that are good > salvage rest of the car is toast. > I'm suggesting 3 other cars were involved,

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2022-05-19 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
After looking at the pictures, I identified 7 lug nuts that are good salvage rest of the car is toast. I'm suggesting 3 other cars were involved, in sequence... 1. Hit from the rear, 2. Rear impact drove the car into a rear end impact with the car in front of it, with trajectory into the right

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2022-05-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah that could be it. At least 3 big hits somehow or other. A testament to German design when it was engineers not beancounters in charge. I would not want to test it out but a 124 would be a good test subject it appears. Reminds me of Wilton’s car, white/burgundy that got punched in LF by a

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2022-05-19 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
I would say the opposite, probably rear ended off center and shoved into the next lane and then t-boned. Driver’s door had to be pried open, but unlatched. Driver side rear door very likely works normally hopefully no one was in the rear passenger side or passenger front, but likely only

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2022-05-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Looks like t-boned and rear ended at minimum then maybe hit again. I wonder if it was a survivable crash. No apparent biohazard issues. --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 19, 2022, at 9:44 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow, had to be multiple impacts there. At least two, possibly >

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2022-05-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Wow, had to be multiple impacts there. At least two, possibly three or more. (How did the engine end up laid over sideways, anyway?) Crushed on front quarter, rear quarter, and side-swipey on top of all that. Driver might have been OK, same with someone behind him. Other side pretty iffy.

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2022-05-19 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Damn. Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2022, at 9:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That had to either been ran over by a train or a semi. > >> On 5/19/2022 8:07 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: >> Wow that insane. >> >> The driver's door doesn't look bad... seems

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2022-05-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That had to either been ran over by a train or a semi. On 5/19/2022 8:07 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: Wow that insane. The driver's door doesn't look bad... seems possible the driver might have actually survived. Hopefully no one else was in the car. Jaime On Thu, May 19, 2022

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2022-05-19 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Wow that insane. The driver's door doesn't look bad... seems possible the driver might have actually survived. Hopefully no one else was in the car. Jaime On Thu, May 19, 2022 at 9:01 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2022-05-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
That's about 4x the damage Shirley (RIP) did to the E400. On 2022-05-19 21:00, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.copart.com/lot/66399441/salvage-1991-mercedes-benz-300-d-la-baton-rouge ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
2005-6 were the Black Death model years as well as the intake manifold flaps. EGRs can also be an issue with these. -D > On Apr 14, 2022, at 11:02 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Weezurd tours a 2005 CDI. > Seems like Woger used to say stay away from 2005, but I think that was mainly

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Weezurd tours a 2005 CDI. Seems like Woger used to say stay away from 2005, but I think that was mainly about the SBC before the warranty enhancement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pnuxtUGjak ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
only the finest chinesium. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: April 14, 2022 6:52 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: d...@penoff.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12 > > That was interestin

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
He said they came from the land of large women, so I assume they are made from only the finest chinesium. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 14, 2022 6:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That was interesting. He didn’t say if the speed sensors were OE parts, however. Since they sell the conductor plate as an assembly, I’m wondering if they sell the sensors separately or those were aftermarket parts? -D > On Apr 14, 2022, at 3:15 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Mrs

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Mrs Weezer needs ball joints on the ABC struts. And...a 722.9 turbine speed sensor on the conductor plate. It's worth watching for the conductor plate repair IMO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI5y3tX03qs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This is in my future so I am (not?) encouraged!  I would probably go with the rebuilds from TH and be done with it, probably not worth the time and bother associated with zylinder DIY rebuild.   And with the cars going upupup in value it would not be a bad expenditure to get it right.  Does

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
So here’s what I have to say about R129 top cylinders: 1.) There are numerous suppliers of “kits” on eBay and elsewhere for seal replacement. While this allegedly is a simple job, as Floyd mentioned, even the slightest scratch on the chrome plated cylinder rods can permanently ruin them. That

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
My car had a package of o-rings for the top zylinders in the trunk which suggests the top is inop. I have had the hardtop off once but have not tried to raise the soft top. From what I read it is not hard to replace the o-rings, you just have to be careful not to scratch the metal and to get

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-14 09:44, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I hope one of these never comes my way, I'd be tempted. It seems doubtful that these cylinders would be all that much harder to deal with, individually, than was the rear strut in the 560 SEL. See:

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I hope one of these never comes my way, I'd be tempted. It seems doubtful that these cylinders would be all that much harder to deal with, individually, than was the rear strut in the 560 SEL. See: http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/SELlog.html#21Dec2010

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I engaged in discussions with the owner and some others in the comments. The owner says he knew the issues and was ok with the deal (more money than sense I guess) and that the weezurd gets a lot of views from the drama which makes sense. One guy, a German maybe, had interesting comments

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2022-03-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes those ideas came to mind but she is more in the mode of "let's get the kid safely into school and get this taken care of as fast as possible" than in mixing it up with the guy. I just thought it was a BS attitude on the guy's part. On Wed, Mar 9, 2022, 2:12 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes

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2022-03-09 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 09/03/2022 2:53 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: A guy in a new mercedes 450 coupe ran into my 85 wagon the other day while the nanny was dropping kid to school. The wagon was parked. The guy gets out, nanny says hey you ran into my car! Guy says "Your car is old!". Damage is to my left

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2022-03-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You should just total your car and buy my amazing wagon to replace it. On Wed, Mar 9, 2022, 3:54 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A guy in a new mercedes 450 coupe ran into my 85 wagon the other day while > the nanny was dropping kid to school. The wagon was

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2022-03-09 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
A guy in a new mercedes 450 coupe ran into my 85 wagon the other day while the nanny was dropping kid to school. The wagon was parked. The guy gets out, nanny says hey you ran into my car! Guy says "Your car is old!". Damage is to my left front fender and molding and ran a crease down his right

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2022-03-07 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Truly, an ugly truck. Why are the manufacturers trying to make the pickup > trucks look so huge? Every time I look at our two '9x Dodge pickups I'm continually impressed by their appearance. They look capable, yet understated. Clean lines. Nothing newer looks as good, IMHO. The Cummins

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2022-03-07 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That was a d*ck move on your neighbor’s friend’s part. Really. -D > On Mar 7, 2022, at 12:20 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > The average pickup truck buyer is all sizzle and no steak. > > A friend of my neighbor asked to borrow my truck to move some stuff with. > He's got a

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2022-03-07 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Same with the ”Raptor”. It’s like they’re trying to sell a consumer version of a monster truck. Yeesh. -D > On Mar 7, 2022, at 12:14 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Truly, an ugly truck. Why are the manufacturers trying to make the pickup > trucks look so huge? > I sort of

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2022-03-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The average pickup truck buyer is all sizzle and no steak. A friend of my neighbor asked to borrow my truck to move some stuff with. He's got a couple year old Chevy 2500 in perfect condition. I asked why he didn't just use his own truck. "I don't want to get mine dirty. Yours is rusty." What

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2022-03-07 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Truly, an ugly truck. Why are the manufacturers trying to make the pickup trucks look so huge? I sort of understand trucks becoming taller given they are pretty much all 4 wheel drive now, but I don't really understand the tall hood and massive grill. They are putting smaller engines in - V6

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2022-03-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The automotive equivalent of stuffing a sock in your pants On Mon, Mar 7, 2022, at 11:40 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > > > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

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2022-01-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Has hitch. Probably worth $100 --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 26, 2022, at 9:46 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/69945431/salvage-2000-mercedes-benz-ml-320-mo-columbia > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] wow

2022-01-26 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Interior looks decent. -D > On Jan 26, 2022, at 9:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/69945431/salvage-2000-mercedes-benz-ml-320-mo-columbia > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] wow. 1938 Mercedes-Benz,$12,000

2022-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Maybe if Caleb offered him a preemptive $501 per vehicle and absorb the shipping costs he could acquire the entire Leno collection? On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I watched some recent vids the other day and yeah he’s getting a bit

Re: [MBZ] wow. 1938 Mercedes-Benz,$12,000

2022-01-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I watched some recent vids the other day and yeah he’s getting a bit slower. I was wondering the same thing. He has quite a collection plus some amazing craftsmen in his restoration shop. I presume he’s got it all well-planned in his final instructions, what that might be is the question but I

Re: [MBZ] wow. 1938 Mercedes-Benz,$12,000

2022-01-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
He's getting old. I wonder if/when he'll stop buying cars, and what the transition plans are for his shop and collection? On Fri, Jan 7, 2022, at 11:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Sell it to Leno. He can afford to restore it. > > On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 10:45 AM Buggered

Re: [MBZ] wow. 1938 Mercedes-Benz,$12,000

2022-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Was that your first car, Grant? On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 12:52 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I would love to have that car! Add the sales price with a full restore > cost and quickly you would be in the $50,000 out of pocket costs.. [or > more]. > That era of style I've always liked. > >

Re: [MBZ] wow. 1938 Mercedes-Benz,$12,000

2022-01-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I would love to have that car! Add the sales price with a full restore cost and quickly you would be in the $50,000 out of pocket costs.. [or more]. That era of style I've always liked. On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 8:14 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Someone

Re: [MBZ] wow. 1938 Mercedes-Benz,$12,000

2022-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Sell it to Leno. He can afford to restore it. On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 10:45 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I watched some Jay Leno vids of old Benzes he has. Classic Center can get > any part (for a price of course) but as he pointed out, where are you going

Re: [MBZ] wow. 1938 Mercedes-Benz,$12,000

2022-01-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I watched some Jay Leno vids of old Benzes he has. Classic Center can get any part (for a price of course) but as he pointed out, where are you going to find some particular fittings for a 1938 (or whatever) Benz? Apparently some even pre-war stuff, I guess drawings and whatnot survived that

Re: [MBZ] wow. 1938 Mercedes-Benz,$12,000

2022-01-07 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I’m betting there is stuff still available. Not sure what or how much of it, but it never ceases to amaze me what you can still get. -D > On Jan 7, 2022, at 8:36 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Now that’s cool. I wonder how sourcing parts got that would be? > > AZBob > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] wow. 1938 Mercedes-Benz,$12,000

2022-01-07 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Now that’s cool. I wonder how sourcing parts got that would be? AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 7, 2022, at 8:14 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > Someone must have snagged it after the war. Looks mostly complete, > could be a good resto project ($) > > >

Re: [MBZ] Wow, really?

2021-05-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Think of all the work you will save on repainting since the PO did all the prep work --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 30, 2021, at 9:37 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3034678516800421/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] wow Mercedes 450SE,$9,800

2020-12-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Unusual color combination. Needs more pictures. Nice looking car. -D > On Dec 17, 2020, at 4:58 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is gorgeous, looks brand new > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/208022420820641 > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] wow. watch the vid

2020-09-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:21:26 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/2020/09/minneapolis-guilty-whites-think-blm-lawn-signs-katie-hopkins/ It's disappointing to think my dad and mom went to medical school there, I was born there, and my mother's parents lived

Re: [MBZ] wow. watch the vid

2020-09-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, glad I don't live in Minniehopless, be ready for November 4th! Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 22, 2020 10:22:14 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/2020/09/minneapolis-guilty-whites-think-blm-lawn-signs-katie-hopkins/ > > -- > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] Wow! Got VT plates!

2020-09-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
It's just a spring clean for the May Q(ueen) Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run There's still time to change the road you're on On Wed, September 9, 2020 5:21 pm, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > Well we are hoping for a May Q. ___

Re: [MBZ] Wow! Got VT plates!

2020-09-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well we are hoping for a May Q. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Sep 9, 2020, 4:47 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > If the Q was still on this year, you could drive it up and sell it there, > triple your money, ride the Dog back home. > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > Sep 9, 2020 1:57:20

Re: [MBZ] Wow! Got VT plates!

2020-09-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
If the Q was still on this year, you could drive it up and sell it there, triple your money, ride the Dog back home. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 9, 2020 1:57:20 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Cool. Will give that a try > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Sep 9, 2020, at 1:48 PM, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Wow! Got VT plates!

2020-09-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Cool. Will give that a try --FT Sent from iPhone > On Sep 9, 2020, at 1:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I got a separate piece of mail with the registration and sticker. Mine > happened to come the same day but I don’t think it always does. When you get > that, take it down

Re: [MBZ] Wow! Got VT plates!

2020-09-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I got a separate piece of mail with the registration and sticker. Mine happened to come the same day but I don’t think it always does. When you get that, take it down and see if you can get it titled in your state or if they throw a fit over the lien. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 9, 2020, at

Re: [MBZ] Wow. 48.9kmi 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL - $17, 000 (charlotte)

2020-09-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s what I was thinking. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Sep 5, 2020, at 12:05 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > A BATworthy car at a BATworthy price? > Mitch > >> On Sat, September 5, 2020 11:13 am, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >> Looks brand new >> >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Wow. 48.9kmi 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL - $17, 000 (charlotte)

2020-09-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
A BATworthy car at a BATworthy price? Mitch On Sat, September 5, 2020 11:13 am, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Looks brand new > > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-1993-mercedes-benz-600-s > el/7190485274.html ___

Re: [MBZ] wow. 23k-Mile 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC

2020-08-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I say $45K when all is said and done. On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 9:35 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Tue, August 25, 2020 9:31 am, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-mercedes-benz-560sec-21/ > > That one will have more

Re: [MBZ] wow. 23k-Mile 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC

2020-08-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On Tue, August 25, 2020 9:31 am, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-mercedes-benz-560sec-21/ That one will have more dollars than miles. I say 35k. What say Andrew? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] WOW!!! 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

2020-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Would you paint it brown? On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 12:59 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > An automatic pagoda. How pointless! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 23, 2020, at 10:07 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] WOW!!! 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

2020-07-23 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
An automatic pagoda. How pointless! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 23, 2020, at 10:07 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Absolutely gorgeous! > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-mercedes-benz-250sl-10/ > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] wow craziness in the FB123 world

2020-05-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Not of much value for non-members. -D > On May 8, 2020, at 11:19 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is like the tulip bulb mania > >

Re: [MBZ] wow this CD looks pretty nice

2020-04-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
How my 124 was Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Apr 19, 2020, 7:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have only seen blue dashes on blue interior cars. All other colors had > black interiors. > > On 4/19/2020 6:19 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > I think many/most

Re: [MBZ] wow this CD looks pretty nice

2020-04-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have only seen blue dashes on blue interior cars. All other colors had black interiors. On 4/19/2020 6:19 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: I think many/most  123's had either black or blue dashes regardless of upholstery.  Check me on that but... Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Apr 19, 2020,

Re: [MBZ] wow this CD looks pretty nice

2020-04-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I think many/most 123's had either black or blue dashes regardless of upholstery. Check me on that but... Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Apr 19, 2020, 6:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Why is the dash blue and the rest of the interior is brown? > > On

Re: [MBZ] wow this CD looks pretty nice

2020-04-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Why is the dash blue and the rest of the interior is brown? On 4/19/2020 2:08 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/529404861109826 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 cd Coupe 2D $5,800 Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] wow this CD looks pretty nice

2020-04-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Very nice looking, and not bad money. Bummer that it’s a non-turbo. -D > On Apr 19, 2020, at 3:08 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/529404861109826 > > 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 cd Coupe 2D > $5,800 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I coulda had a V-8

2020-04-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Man a c body with a 55k would be a really quick machine. I wonder if anyone tracks them. On Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 5:22 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Nope. No ragtops. Vario (hard) top convertibles only. > > -D > > > On Apr 15, 2020, at 8:16 AM, Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I coulda had a V-8

2020-04-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nope. No ragtops. Vario (hard) top convertibles only. -D > On Apr 15, 2020, at 8:16 AM, Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes > wrote: > > Mrs Poos needed this: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-mercedes-benz-clk55-amg-14/ > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] wow $20k 300TD

2020-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Pretty good deal for the buyer. Mine is white/blue leather, 376K. On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 4:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Was this Andrew's? Or is he BW99? > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-mercedes-benz-300td-turbo-23/ > > -- > --FT > > >

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2019-10-20 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
If he has records for annual services and rubber bit replacements, I suspect that is a good price. 18k miles in 30 years suggests fluids not getting attention if you are only driving 500 miles a year. I have to force myself to do the annual servicing with only 2500 miles logged each season.

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2019-10-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Questions: Are those little rectangular fog lamps original? I cannot recall ever seeing such. What is the badge on the grill? Randy On 15/10/2019 5:08 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/537541153739813/ Apparently right in my hood 1973

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2019-08-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Cute. On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 7:33 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s Peeps Meuxette. > > Pronounced mee-you-ett, also known as “Peeps”. > > http://meuxette.com/Meuxette.com/Peeps.html > > -D > > > > > On Jul 31, 2019, at 5:13 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >

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2019-07-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That’s Peeps Meuxette. Pronounced mee-you-ett, also known as “Peeps”. http://meuxette.com/Meuxette.com/Peeps.html -D > On Jul 31, 2019, at 5:13 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Peeps Meusette > > --FT > > On 7/31/19 5:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> Who dat? >> >> On Wed,

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2019-07-31 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Peeps Meusette --FT On 7/31/19 5:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Who dat? On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 4:23 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: Good question! I need to get Peeps to tutor me. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 31, 2019, at 3:44

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2019-07-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Who dat? On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 4:23 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good question! I need to get Peeps to tutor me. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Jul 31, 2019, at 3:44 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > On Wed, 31 Jul 2019 15:12:09 -0400

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2019-07-31 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Good question! I need to get Peeps to tutor me. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 31, 2019, at 3:44 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Wed, 31 Jul 2019 15:12:09 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Yes. Arrived at 2:58pm to my door. Amazing. > > So when will you have it

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2019-07-31 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 31 Jul 2019 15:12:09 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Yes. Arrived at 2:58pm to my door. Amazing. So when will you have it connected to a car and displaying data? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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2019-07-31 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 31 Jul 2019 14:21:35 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > SSD really the only choice I guess I was confused when I looked at it (or maybe something else) earlier and saw many choices. So you got "sd c5 with d630 ssd" Craig > On 7/31/19 2:11 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On

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2019-07-31 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
SSD really the only choice --FT On 7/31/19 2:11 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 31 Jul 2019 11:34:38 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32968748875.html What option did you get? Craig ___

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2019-07-31 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 31 Jul 2019 11:34:38 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32968748875.html What option did you get? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

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2019-07-31 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 31 Jul 2019 11:08:42 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I ordered my fancy Benz computer Monday, it was picked up by DHL in > Hong Kong yesterday 7/30 at noon local, on an airplane 5hr later, > arrived in CIN Customs at 10:41am local yesterday, to sorting facility > at 11:43pm

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2019-07-31 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
And half the time Amazon Prime can’t get stuff here in 4 days much less 2 --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 31, 2019, at 11:32 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have been ordering parts for the Finnie from a guy in Germany and routinely > get them in 2-3 business days. If I order

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2019-07-31 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32968748875.html On 7/31/19 11:11 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Benz computer for what? On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 11:09 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: I ordered my fancy Benz computer Monday, it was picked up by DHL

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2019-07-31 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I have been ordering parts for the Finnie from a guy in Germany and routinely get them in 2-3 business days. If I order something on Tuesday and do it early enough that he can get it out, it arrives here on Friday usually. My dash pad came DHL from Turkey and it took four days. -D > On Jul

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2019-07-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Benz computer for what? On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 11:09 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I ordered my fancy Benz computer Monday, it was picked up by DHL in Hong > Kong yesterday 7/30 at noon local, on an airplane 5hr later, arrived in CIN > Customs at 10:41am

Re: [MBZ] Wow beautiful 420SEL

2019-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’ve always been a sucker for the long wheelbase W126 cars, but the 420SEL leaves a bad taste in my mouth after the experience I had with the one I owned - the “Deathmobile”. Ever since then I swore I would never own another. A 560, maybe, but not a 420. Still would like to have one with the

Re: [MBZ] wow this is sure nice

2019-03-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes price is silly, and I suspect it could be a polished turd. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 31, 2019, at 8:23 AM, tyee165 via Mercedes > wrote: > > I truly doubt the seller is being honest in the description. It looks nice > but it has a lot of Armorall sprayed on it.Look at the last photo.

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2019-03-31 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
I truly doubt the seller is being honest in the description. It looks nice but it has a lot of Armorall sprayed on it.Look at the last photo. Is that rust on the edge under the trunk seal?The price is silly.Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via

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2019-03-31 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Needs Euro bumpers. -D > On Mar 30, 2019, at 11:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class/183754891763?hash=item2ac8a521f3:g:IccAAOSwaPNcV0XL > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.com > >

Re: [MBZ] wow this is nice 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280

2019-03-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Seats look new and leathery but it's hard to tell the condition of the dash wood . Try to get a better deal if this model appeals to you. On Sun, Mar 24, 2019 at 4:35 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2267576446639884/ > >

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2019-02-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
$40k? Is a 300SEL better than a W140 320SEL? Is it that much better? OTOH, a similar era $30k Buick will sell for a lot more than 40k... https://jalopnik.com/whats-this-mint-1987-buick-gnx-with-eight-8-miles-on-1832635655 > On February 15, 2019 at 10:40 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: >

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2019-02-15 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
It’s a 1988, but The seller claims MA ownership from 1981?? Is it fitted with a Flux capacitor and 88 mph buzzer? Kevin and Hillsboro Oregon Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 15, 2019, at 7:40 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Wow this is gorgeous 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Cabriolet

2019-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
And hand crank those windows down and then up! On Sat, Feb 9, 2019 at 6:25 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Live fast, die hard, and leave a good-looking corpse behind! > > --FT > > On 2/9/19 6:20 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > I used to be rich, I spent most

Re: [MBZ] Wow this is gorgeous 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Cabriolet

2019-02-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Live fast, die hard, and leave a good-looking corpse behind! --FT On 2/9/19 6:20 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: I used to be rich, I spent most of my fortune on fast cars, fast women, and old whiskey, the rest I just squandered. On Sat, Feb 9, 2019 at 3:42 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <

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