Re: [MBZ] Learn something each day

2020-10-11 Thread Clay via Mercedes
I have a few barrels worth of cider aging. Too bad it is not near me. Or, maybe for the best, as I would then be consuming said barrels to keep warm while the snow falls. not snowing just yet, but it is coming clay “I think it’s time we stopped our cringing embarrassment about our

Re: [MBZ] 1970 Mercedes 300 SEL - $6, 500 Rolls, stops, engine turns over but does not run

2020-10-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Post deleted. On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 10:30 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks nice > > > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/raleigh-1970-mercedes-300-sel/7211573769.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Learn something each day

2020-10-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Apple champagne or sparkling cider? What's the diff? On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 8:01 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yums! > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Oct 11, 2020, at 6:39 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I've

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes pottery

2020-10-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
You should see the beautiful MB pottery she has made for the Q. Our door prizes. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Oct 11, 2020, 4:26 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Awesome. > Did she draw that by hand? > > On 2020-10-11 16:21, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes pottery

2020-10-11 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yes! Maybe have some of those for the next Q! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2020, at 4:25 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > >  > Beautiful cup > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On Sun, Oct 11, 2020, 4:22 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> Look at what my GF made for me! >>

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes pottery

2020-10-11 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
No she lifted the image from the internet. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2020, at 4:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Awesome. > Did she draw that by hand? > >> On 2020-10-11 16:21, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: >> Look at what my GF made for me! > > >

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes pottery

2020-10-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Awesome. Did she draw that by hand? On 2020-10-11 16:21, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: Look at what my GF made for me! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes pottery

2020-10-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Beautiful cup Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Oct 11, 2020, 4:22 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Look at what my GF made for me! > > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] The Search Continues...

2020-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > I really like the electric fan. Makes so much more room in the engine > compartment. The downside is that they can and do fail. They are working in one of the hottest parts of the engine bay. I don't know about MB fans but this was a weak point when I owned a

Re: [MBZ] The Search Continues...

2020-10-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I also believe 2000 was the first year that ESP was standard in the 210.1999 A non-ESP 210, even 4Matic, is tail-happy when you hit the throttle in the snow. I used to practice powersliding my 1999 wagon in a parking lot in early snows every year. I could usually catch the slide without lifting

Re: [MBZ] The Search Continues...

2020-10-11 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I *think* the facelift (2000-2002, 2003 for the wagon) cars have additional structural rigidity, or something related to the safety of the passengers. Couldn't stop myself. Quote from the '99 crash test. "Additional structural changes were made beginning with the 2000 E class models

Re: [MBZ] OT checking my lottery tikkie

2020-10-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
NaNaNaNa...BATflip! acquired by the seller in August 2020 https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-mercedes-benz-sl500-46/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT How many kilos of coke...

2020-10-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
could I fit in here for a high-speed run from Miami to New York City?  Even if I had to double the miles on it? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-ferrari-testarossa-23/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT checking my lottery tikkie

2020-10-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-ferrari-575-maranello-6/ If for nothing else than to listen to this https://www.thedrive.com/news/24433/keep-the-gated-manual-dream-alive-with-this-rare-ferrari-575m-maranello -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] too far to go

2020-10-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
There ya go, Poos. Fix it in the driveway on your way to Indy. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 1970 Mercedes 300 SEL - $6, 500 Rolls, stops, engine turns over but does not run

2020-10-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks nice https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/raleigh-1970-mercedes-300-sel/7211573769.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] too far to go -- another one somewhat closer

2020-10-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
And another one with a trans issue https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-mercedes-e320/7211782038.html On 10/11/20 10:16 AM, Floyd Thursby wrote: but would be a good deal.  I think I posted this yesterday but I sent the guy a message it was an easy fix but he doesn't seem to want

[MBZ] too far to go

2020-10-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
but would be a good deal.  I think I posted this yesterday but I sent the guy a message it was an easy fix but he doesn't seem to want to deal with it I bought one like this for $600, replaced the transmission conductor plate and fluid for $250 in parts and the car is great. Easy fix!

Re: [MBZ] Motorwagen

2020-10-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-11 08:20, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, I thought that part was pretty funny. I had to look up what “ligroin” was. Apparently a light solvent like naptha. I had to look it up too. Was surprised by the boiling point. That stuff sure wasn't gasoline. Now I know why early

Re: [MBZ] The Search Continues...

2020-10-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I think the lack of an engine driven fan is what threw me off. I thought that was one of the indicators of a facelift car. Now I know better. Thanks! I’m thinking about making the guy an offer of maybe $2600 and seeing what his reaction is. It still listed today, so I don’t think he’s had any

Re: [MBZ] Motorwagen

2020-10-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yeah, I thought that part was pretty funny. I had to look up what “ligroin” was. Apparently a light solvent like naptha. -D > On Oct 11, 2020, at 8:18 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > She’s a witch! > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Oct 10, 2020, at 4:00 PM, Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Motorwagen

2020-10-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
She’s a witch! --FT Sent from iPhone > On Oct 10, 2020, at 4:00 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Give Bertha some credit - she drove this thing over 100km on unpaved roads. > > https://youtu.be/vsGrFYD5Nfs > > -D > > > >> On Oct 10, 2020, at 2:14

Re: [MBZ] Learn something each day

2020-10-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yums! --FT Sent from iPhone > On Oct 11, 2020, at 6:39 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've got some homemade 14 year old apple champagne that is getting real > mellow. It is very tasty! Very bubbly, naturally. > >> Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Learn something each day

2020-10-11 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I've got some homemade 14 year old apple champagne that is getting real mellow.   It is very tasty!   Very bubbly, naturally. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes October 10, 2020 at 11:37 PM I’m drinking 12yo Scotch whisky now --FT Sent from iPhone