That is my M.O. Keep finding the stuff I already had in the parts area, then it goes missing, but ends up just where I left it. In the mean time, the other stuff goes misplaces, and I am on the hunt for more AWOL parts
clay On Apr 10, 2013, at 5:43 PM, WILTON wrote: > Or can't find when I need it, go buy another one, then find the first one. ;<) > > Wilt > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Max Dillon" <meadedil...@bellsouth.net> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:36 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can > > >> Sometimes I remember that I purchased some parts or supplies for a project, >> but when I finally make time to put them to use, too often I can't find them! >> >> -- >> Max Dillon >> Charleston SC >> '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 >> >> WILTON <wilt...@nc.rr.com> wrote: >> >>> Well, the desk has gotten sorta cluttered, but the POR 15 was in a >>> cabinet >>> across the room. 'Even remembered where it was; opened door and voila! >>> >>> Wilton >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Max Dillon" <meadedil...@bellsouth.net> >>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>> Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:16 PM >>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can >>> >>> >>>> Isn't it amazing what we find when we clean our desk! ;) >>>> -- >>>> Max Dillon >>>> Charleston SC >>>> '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 >>>> >>>> WILTON <wilt...@nc.rr.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk a POR 15 >>> SUPER >>>>> STARTER KIT - never opened; got it 8 or 9 years ago to try on a small >>>>> place >>>>> on underside of '81 300D I had then - sold the car before using the >>> POR >>>>> 15. >>>>> I have a small plastic jar of METAL READY, small plastic jar of >>> MARINE >>>>> CLEAN >>>>> and a small can of RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT. >>>>> >>>>> Wilton >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> >>>>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM >>>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside >>>>> with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary, >>>>> but for pinholes, one coat should do. Then paint >>>>> with "galvanized" paint >>>>> >>>>> You may want to paint the underside too. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;<)) >>> to >>>>> >>>>>> excel. >>>>>> >>>>>> We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical >>> to >>>>> the >>>>>> one shown in the following link: >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+can&id=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBB&FORM=IQFRBA# >>>>>> >>>>>> SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember >>>>> seeing >>>>>> it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot >>>>> the >>>>>> side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a >>> little >>>>> B B >>>>>> ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it >>>>> around >>>>>> the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side >>>>> terrace a >>>>>> little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82° afternoon, picked up the >>>>> watering >>>>>> can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 >>>>> small >>>>>> holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all >>>>> to >>>>>> excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and >>> then, >>>>> >>>>>> maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could >>> ooze >>>>> out >>>>>> through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it >>> for >>>>>> another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? >>>>>> >>>>>> TIA >>>>>> >>>>>> Wilton _______________________________________ >>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>>> >>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
