Re: [MBZ] Myth or fact? 100 mile W123
No reply to my inquiry... This is most strange. Walt On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 8:43 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds fun! Maybe I could wrangle a deal. $500 only! Last offer! Walt On Feb 18, 2012 7:36 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe you of Grant could get Walt to ask the questions. He has a NY phone. Weird. I gave him a NJ phone number... maybe thats why he never responded! Jaime On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 11:09 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Strange guy. I got a reply to my email to him and it ask that I give him a NY phone number for him to call me. I'm in Phoenix, so that isn't going to happen, replied to that regard with my Phx. number.. and a request for his #.. no reply. I feel like Gheraldo Reveria looking for the lost Scarface vault wtf... The ever elusive garage find presses forward.. Grant... ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Myth or fact? 100 mile W123
A kook from NY? Who'd'a thunk it? Maybe he is an escaped California fruit and flake, or a pothead zombie! No reply to my inquiry... This is most strange. Walt On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 8:43 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds fun! Maybe I could wrangle a deal. $500 only! Last offer! Walt On Feb 18, 2012 7:36 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe you of Grant could get Walt to ask the questions. He has a NY phone. Weird. I gave him a NJ phone number... maybe thats why he never responded! Jaime On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 11:09 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Strange guy. I got a reply to my email to him and it ask that I give him a NY phone number for him to call me. I'm in Phoenix, so that isn't going to happen, replied to that regard with my Phx. number.. and a request for his #.. no reply. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1981 280SL?
If I wanted a 107, that is the one that trips my trigger. no v-8, no ACC, no auto trans, with Euro lights, with euro bumpers. M110 in euro trim is a powerful engine for its displacement. That's what they are calling it. Definitely a Euro. http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/2859327113.html Dan ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1981 280SL?
I'll go check it out for you if you want. Definitely desirable since its a Euro, but still a little pricey if you ask me... Dan On Feb 20, 2012, at 6:56 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: If I wanted a 107, that is the one that trips my trigger. no v-8, no ACC, no auto trans, with Euro lights, with euro bumpers. M110 in euro trim is a powerful engine for its displacement. That's what they are calling it. Definitely a Euro. http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/2859327113.html Dan ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Myth or fact? 100 mile W123
I'm starting to think that the internet cafe in Nigeria where this guy is posting out of must have closed. Either that, or the computer room at the mental health intervention center for hoarding has canceled his privilege access for putting all the hard drives in safe dry storage. Grant... ;)) On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 2:24 AM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: No reply to my inquiry... This is most strange. Walt On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 8:43 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds fun! Maybe I could wrangle a deal. $500 only! Last offer! Walt On Feb 18, 2012 7:36 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe you of Grant could get Walt to ask the questions. He has a NY phone. Weird. I gave him a NJ phone number... maybe thats why he never responded! Jaime On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 11:09 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Strange guy. I got a reply to my email to him and it ask that I give him a NY phone number for him to call me. I'm in Phoenix, so that isn't going to happen, replied to that regard with my Phx. number.. and a request for his #.. no reply. I feel like Gheraldo Reveria looking for the lost Scarface vault wtf... The ever elusive garage find presses forward.. Grant... ___ 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
[MBZ] ABS Brake Bleeding
Because its been too long since I have done this, I have to ask: Can you vacuum bleed, using a MityVac, an ABS system? I may have a pressure bleeder available, but if not, I do have a MityVac with a bleeder jar. TIA, Dan ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] OT anyone interested in a router pantograph?
I can't seem to find a price for your specific model but I found the 100 series selling for $1600. Mike On Feb 19, 2012 10:40 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Holy moly, that first one looks like it was built on a Bridgeport mill. The second one is similar to the one I have. The Scott is direct drive, no belts. I will sell mine for substantially under 750. The third one is a beast too. The fonts make it the buy to me. Unfortunately, I did not get any of the fonts with mine. I made nameplates and such on it when I was 21 or so. If I had fonts, I would have set up my kids as signmakers when they were in school. Dieselhead wrote: It is heavy enough that it does not need to be bolted down to use. I suppose there is 20 lb of aluminum. Overall, probably 30-40 lb. Oh, I thought you were talking about something like this: http://search.ebay.com/**200710737588http://search.ebay.com/200710737588 I ran nameplates on one of these the summer I was 20, never would have guessed it weighed less than 100lb: http://search.ebay.com/**280673632683http://search.ebay.com/280673632683 Did some big signs on one of these, the head wasn't level to the table so I learned to vary the cutting depth to match the high and low areas of the table. Would have been easier if my employers would have gotten it set up properly in the first place. http://search.ebay.com/**320846082426http://search.ebay.com/320846082426 __ __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://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
[MBZ] HP TouchPad
Just scored a 16GB HP TouchPad, brand new in the box, from a Mac buddy. Definitely an impulse purchase. What will I be able to do with this thing? A neighbor tells me that they have been heavily jail broken and can do all sorts of fun things. Dan ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1981 280SL?
On Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:07:50 -0800 clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I would much prefer that over the V8. He thinks well of his car. Maybe florida cars are worth $2k more than the models up here in PNW. It depends upon where the cars have been. The warm salt air certainly causes rust in places where it's never seen in other locales. Craig ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] HP TouchPad
Is that Android OS? I love my Android phone and have thought a tablet running that OS would be a very handy thing. Mike On Feb 20, 2012 10:17 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Just scored a 16GB HP TouchPad, brand new in the box, from a Mac buddy. Definitely an impulse purchase. What will I be able to do with this thing? A neighbor tells me that they have been heavily jail broken and can do all sorts of fun things. Dan ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1981 280SL?
I bought a sweet looking Delta 88 that came from Florida. The floors and frame were rotted beyond belief, the rest of the car looked new. Mike On Feb 20, 2012 11:22 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:07:50 -0800 clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I would much prefer that over the V8. He thinks well of his car. Maybe florida cars are worth $2k more than the models up here in PNW. It depends upon where the cars have been. The warm salt air certainly causes rust in places where it's never seen in other locales. Craig ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] HP TouchPad
I believe it's a Palm OS of some sort. Haven't had a chance to really look into it yet. I did see a reference to jail breaking them and getting some sort of Android port working... Dan On Feb 20, 2012, at 12:39 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Is that Android OS? I love my Android phone and have thought a tablet running that OS would be a very handy thing. Mike On Feb 20, 2012 10:17 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Just scored a 16GB HP TouchPad, brand new in the box, from a Mac buddy. Definitely an impulse purchase. What will I be able to do with this thing? A neighbor tells me that they have been heavily jail broken and can do all sorts of fun things. Dan ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] HP TouchPad
I used to use Palm OS years ago. I remember it was very business oriented and very capable for it's time. Probably not any comparison to what it is now. Mike On Feb 20, 2012 12:42 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I believe it's a Palm OS of some sort. Haven't had a chance to really look into it yet. I did see a reference to jail breaking them and getting some sort of Android port working... Dan On Feb 20, 2012, at 12:39 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Is that Android OS? I love my Android phone and have thought a tablet running that OS would be a very handy thing. Mike On Feb 20, 2012 10:17 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Just scored a 16GB HP TouchPad, brand new in the box, from a Mac buddy. Definitely an impulse purchase. What will I be able to do with this thing? A neighbor tells me that they have been heavily jail broken and can do all sorts of fun things. Dan ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1981 280SL?
I really think it depends on where you live. I say that because I have two cars, one that lived in Florida all of its life, the other all but two years (those were spent in Indiana.) The car that has lived here all of its life has no signs of surface rust anywhere to be seen, and I am talking about the undercarriage and other areas that would be clearly visible and exposed to the elements. The car that started here, spent two years in Indy and is now back here shows surface rust on the undercarriage in a number of areas. I bought a 1982 300SD that was in a carport 30 feet from the Gulf for over 10 years. It had one area of rust in a wheel well arch but was otherwise untouched. I guess my point is that just because you live near the ocean or saltwater is not a precursor for rust. Dan On Feb 20, 2012, at 12:41 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: I bought a sweet looking Delta 88 that came from Florida. The floors and frame were rotted beyond belief, the rest of the car looked new. Mike On Feb 20, 2012 11:22 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:07:50 -0800 clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I would much prefer that over the V8. He thinks well of his car. Maybe florida cars are worth $2k more than the models up here in PNW. It depends upon where the cars have been. The warm salt air certainly causes rust in places where it's never seen in other locales. Craig ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] HP TouchPad
Palm OS sucks. nbsp;I can't wait to be rid of this Palm Pre and using an android smartphone. Luther KB5QHU Forest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)nbsp; -- mobile my Palm Pre+ On Feb 20, 2012 11:42 AM, Dan Penoff lt;lwb...@yahoo.comgt; wrote: I believe it's a Palm OS of some sort. Haven't had a chance to really look into it yet. I did see a reference to jail breaking them and getting some sort of Android port working... Dan On Feb 20, 2012, at 12:39 PM, Michael Canfield lt;slozuk...@gmail.comgt; wrote: gt; Is that Android OS? I love my Android phone and have thought a tablet gt; running that OS would be a very handy thing. gt; gt; Mike gt; On Feb 20, 2012 10:17 AM, Dan Penoff lt;lwb...@yahoo.comgt; wrote: gt; gt;gt; Just scored a 16GB HP TouchPad, brand new in the box, from a Mac buddy. gt;gt; gt;gt; Definitely an impulse purchase. gt;gt; gt;gt; What will I be able to do with this thing? gt;gt; gt;gt; A neighbor tells me that they have been heavily jail broken and can do all gt;gt; sorts of fun things. gt;gt; gt;gt; Dan gt;gt; ___ gt;gt; http://www.okiebenz.com gt;gt; For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com gt;gt; To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ gt;gt; gt;gt; To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: gt;gt; http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com gt;gt; gt; ___ gt; http://www.okiebenz.com gt; For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com gt; To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ gt; gt; To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: gt; 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
Re: [MBZ] ABS Brake Bleeding
Depends on what you're doing I think. In some cases you might not have to bleed the system at all. I did the calipers on my '03 Ford Ranger (with ABS) and didn't need to do more than a normal bleed, pump the pedal and open the bleeder. I talked to a guy about it and he said as long as the reservoir never went dry the ABS would also never go dry and no special bleeding would be required. -Curt Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:59:26 -0500 From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] ABS Brake Bleeding Message-ID: 822b7b92-320b-4025-8212-96266de05...@yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii Because its been too long since I have done this, I have to ask: Can you vacuum bleed, using a MityVac, an ABS system? I may have a pressure bleeder available, but if not, I do have a MityVac with a bleeder jar. TIA, Dan ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] HP TouchPad
That'll be WebOS I believe. I got a Kindle Fire for my birthday, its a fun little toy. I wanted it mostly for watching movies on flights. I came back from California last Saturday, the Kindle worked perfectly. -Curt Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:39:03 -0500 From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] HP TouchPad Message-ID: CALHJ_1Bk7FZOZJbTjatVCGs9khSvGU9rAfE2JsSH_=rtpl4...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Is that Android OS? I love my Android phone and have thought a tablet running that OS would be a very handy thing. Mike On Feb 20, 2012 10:17 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Just scored a 16GB HP TouchPad, brand new in the box, from a Mac buddy. Definitely an impulse purchase. What will I be able to do with this thing? A neighbor tells me that they have been heavily jail broken and can do all sorts of fun things. Dan ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] OT anyone interested in a router pantograph?
How much you want for it? --R On 2/19/12 5:47 PM, Dieselhead wrote: I am cleaning the basement. I have a Scott Machine Development Model SM100 router pantograph I need to sell. It was designed for the two color plastic signs/nametags, but could be used for other things. I have the 2:1 pantograph and the edger, along with several extra bits, and a spare motor. Anybody interested in a deal before it goes to fleabay? See http://www.scottmachine.com/prod01.htm for pictures. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] ABS Brake Bleeding
I want to flush the system. Dan On Feb 20, 2012, at 2:50 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Depends on what you're doing I think. In some cases you might not have to bleed the system at all. I did the calipers on my '03 Ford Ranger (with ABS) and didn't need to do more than a normal bleed, pump the pedal and open the bleeder. I talked to a guy about it and he said as long as the reservoir never went dry the ABS would also never go dry and no special bleeding would be required. -Curt Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:59:26 -0500 From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] ABS Brake Bleeding Message-ID: 822b7b92-320b-4025-8212-96266de05...@yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii Because its been too long since I have done this, I have to ask: Can you vacuum bleed, using a MityVac, an ABS system? I may have a pressure bleeder available, but if not, I do have a MityVac with a bleeder jar. TIA, Dan ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1981 280SL?
Yeah, I see a few w107 around Seattle that the owner is enamored of his ride far exceeding the condition of the car. Hard to tell based on wear and body that it really is worth $9k and not $4k as the others I look at. clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Feb 20, 2012, at 8:22 AM, Craig wrote: On Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:07:50 -0800 clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I would much prefer that over the V8. He thinks well of his car. Maybe florida cars are worth $2k more than the models up here in PNW. It depends upon where the cars have been. The warm salt air certainly causes rust in places where it's never seen in other locales. Craig ___ 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
[MBZ] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash
The ACC wood veneer surrounding the ACC module on her 1985 300CD keeps falling off whenever we go over a bump because the zebrano is ever so slightly warped. I realize I can't un-warp it, bur is there a clever way to maybe add a little something to the holes on the plastic piece where the wood snaps into place so as to make it fit more snugly? ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash
Shoe Goo. Mike On Feb 20, 2012 5:16 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The ACC wood veneer surrounding the ACC module on her 1985 300CD keeps falling off whenever we go over a bump because the zebrano is ever so slightly warped. I realize I can't un-warp it, bur is there a clever way to maybe add a little something to the holes on the plastic piece where the wood snaps into place so as to make it fit more snugly? ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash
Shoe goo and it'll never come off again. BTW, sorry we didn't get together last week. G had me very busy fixing his house! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2012, at 5:16 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The ACC wood veneer surrounding the ACC module on her 1985 300CD keeps falling off whenever we go over a bump because the zebrano is ever so slightly warped. I realize I can't un-warp it, bur is there a clever way to maybe add a little something to the holes on the plastic piece where the wood snaps into place so as to make it fit more snugly? ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash
Keep in mind you want to take it off when you need to access the climate control panel for service. Don't glue it! Small pieces of a thin double stick tape should do it and you should be able to pull it off when the time comes. Jaime On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 5:32 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: Shoe Goo. Mike On Feb 20, 2012 5:16 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The ACC wood veneer surrounding the ACC module on her 1985 300CD keeps falling off whenever we go over a bump because the zebrano is ever so slightly warped. I realize I can't un-warp it, bur is there a clever way to maybe add a little something to the holes on the plastic piece where the wood snaps into place so as to make it fit more snugly? ___ 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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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
Re: [MBZ] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash
This is pretty common as the wood ages and the substrate it's on moves around. You have a couple of ways to deal with it: Double sided tape, which, if you get the thin stuff, works pretty well and is reversible. Flaring the pin a little to get it to fit tightly in the hole on the ACC panel. You can do this several ways, the easiest being a cut into the pin with a razor knife - you're not trying to cut through it, just down a little ways to split the pin, and as a result, increasing the diameter slightly. Usually these become sort of concave and once side stays down while the other pops out. Dan On Feb 20, 2012, at 5:16 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: The ACC wood veneer surrounding the ACC module on her 1985 300CD keeps falling off whenever we go over a bump because the zebrano is ever so slightly warped. I realize I can't un-warp it, bur is there a clever way to maybe add a little something to the holes on the plastic piece where the wood snaps into place so as to make it fit more snugly? ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash
I don't mean gob on the glue. Just a dot or two should be plenty and still allow removal. Mike On Feb 20, 2012 6:04 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Keep in mind you want to take it off when you need to access the climate control panel for service. Don't glue it! Small pieces of a thin double stick tape should do it and you should be able to pull it off when the time comes. Jaime On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 5:32 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Shoe Goo. Mike On Feb 20, 2012 5:16 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The ACC wood veneer surrounding the ACC module on her 1985 300CD keeps falling off whenever we go over a bump because the zebrano is ever so slightly warped. I realize I can't un-warp it, bur is there a clever way to maybe add a little something to the holes on the plastic piece where the wood snaps into place so as to make it fit more snugly? ___ 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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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
[MBZ] Finally some news on the 240D
I was finally able to get in touch with the owner of that 240D down the street from me. It’s a 1977 with 200K+ on the clock. He will sell it for $750 which seems fair. The car was a runner before the owner moved south to Eugene and left the car at Mom’s place. He used to commute from Hillsboro with no problems, but he’s been bicycling to work since he’s so close. He has his receipts as well as maintenance records going back 10 years from the previous owner. He has $2K into the car, but would rather sell it to someone who’ll use it than have it sit there unused. I have my suspitions that either it’s not a ‘77 or the engine/tranny have been swapped since it has the vacuum modulation setup rather than strictly mechanical linkages. He doesn’t recall ever doing a valve adjustment, so that would be the first order of business. He invited me to go over and fiddle with it this Saturday to see if I can get it running. It seems like a fun project and a great way to get back into Mercedes Diesels again! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash
I used the plastic double sided tape that comes with the window insulating kits. Works like a champ for years now. Very very hard bumps will still throw it off but it is quit rare. -Rolf On 2/20/2012 6:04 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Keep in mind you want to take it off when you need to access the climate control panel for service. Don't glue it! Small pieces of a thin double stick tape should do it and you should be able to pull it off when the time comes. Jaime On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 5:32 PM, Michael Canfieldslozuk...@gmail.comwrote: Shoe Goo. Mike On Feb 20, 2012 5:16 PM, andrew strasfogelastrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The ACC wood veneer surrounding the ACC module on her 1985 300CD keeps falling off whenever we go over a bump because the zebrano is ever so slightly warped. I realize I can't un-warp it, bur is there a clever way to maybe add a little something to the holes on the plastic piece where the wood snaps into place so as to make it fit more snugly? ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash
You can get the thin carpet tape or those 3M picture hanger sticky squares that are a bit thicker and have a foam middle. Both hold quite tightly. --R On 2/20/12 6:29 PM, Rolf wrote: I used the plastic double sided tape that comes with the window insulating kits. Works like a champ for years now. Very very hard bumps will still throw it off but it is quit rare. -Rolf On 2/20/2012 6:04 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Keep in mind you want to take it off when you need to access the climate control panel for service. Don't glue it! Small pieces of a thin double stick tape should do it and you should be able to pull it off when the time comes. Jaime ___ 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
[MBZ] Dearth of 600s
As I perused the Craigslist listings for MBs yesterday, I was amazed at the huge number of 600 series cars (with V12s) on the market, and as one might expect, cheap relatively speaking. I can't help but wonder if it is cheaper to just buy a couple of them and use one for parts when the other breaks. Are these things such maintenance and operational nightmares that most are falling by the side of the road, or is it possible to have one and not have it eat you out of house and home trying to maintain it? Dan ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Finally some news on the 240D
On Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:24:47 -0800 Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: He invited me to go over and fiddle with it this Saturday to see if I can get it running. It seems like a fun project and a great way to get back into Mercedes Diesels again! We wish you success! Craig ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Finally some news on the 240D
They are all great projects to get into. It's getting out still married and with a bank account in good standing that is the hard part. -- please excuse the delay in response, I had to wait for the tape to rewind on my commodore 64. Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:24:47 -0800 Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: He invited me to go over and fiddle with it this Saturday to see if I can get it running. It seems like a fun project and a great way to get back into Mercedes Diesels again! We wish you success! Craig _ 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
Re: [MBZ] Dearth of 600s
I've always been intrigued but also scared of the 600s. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2012, at 6:35 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: As I perused the Craigslist listings for MBs yesterday, I was amazed at the huge number of 600 series cars (with V12s) on the market, and as one might expect, cheap relatively speaking. I can't help but wonder if it is cheaper to just buy a couple of them and use one for parts when the other breaks. Are these things such maintenance and operational nightmares that most are falling by the side of the road, or is it possible to have one and not have it eat you out of house and home trying to maintain it? Dan ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash
Oooops! Don't glue it then! Glue the rest of the wood. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2012, at 6:04 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Keep in mind you want to take it off when you need to access the climate control panel for service. Don't glue it! Small pieces of a thin double stick tape should do it and you should be able to pull it off when the time comes. Jaime On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 5:32 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: Shoe Goo. Mike On Feb 20, 2012 5:16 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The ACC wood veneer surrounding the ACC module on her 1985 300CD keeps falling off whenever we go over a bump because the zebrano is ever so slightly warped. I realize I can't un-warp it, bur is there a clever way to maybe add a little something to the holes on the plastic piece where the wood snaps into place so as to make it fit more snugly? ___ 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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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
Re: [MBZ] Finally some news on the 240D
Very exciting! I envy you. Mike Michael E. Esh On Feb 20, 2012, at 6:24 PM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: I was finally able to get in touch with the owner of that 240D down the street from me. It’s a 1977 with 200K+ on the clock. He will sell it for $750 which seems fair. The car was a runner before the owner moved south to Eugene and left the car at Mom’s place. He used to commute from Hillsboro with no problems, but he’s been bicycling to work since he’s so close. He has his receipts as well as maintenance records going back 10 years from the previous owner. He has $2K into the car, but would rather sell it to someone who’ll use it than have it sit there unused. I have my suspitions that either it’s not a ‘77 or the engine/tranny have been swapped since it has the vacuum modulation setup rather than strictly mechanical linkages. He doesn’t recall ever doing a valve adjustment, so that would be the first order of business. He invited me to go over and fiddle with it this Saturday to see if I can get it running. It seems like a fun project and a great way to get back into Mercedes Diesels again! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] ABS Brake Bleeding
Subject: [MBZ] ABS Brake Bleeding Message-ID: 822b7b92-320b-4025-8212-96266de05...@yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Because its been too long since I have done this, I have to ask: Can you vacuum bleed, using a MityVac, an ABS system? I may have a pressure bleeder available, but if not, I do have a MityVac with a bleeder jar. TIA, Dan Dan, You want a pressure bleeder set to about 30 PSI- be careful to cover the reservoir in case the grommets let go (but if on the 300e those should be newer- MC was replaced not too long before I got the car). Also get the bleed nipple at the pump! Tony Wirtel ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash
I believe on a W123 wagon, the wood is attached to a metal piece which then plugs into the dash with 4 nubs. The wood in question typically curves up at the edges while the metal piece remains flat. I've pulled it off the metal backing and let it sit under weight for a few weeks with a bit of success. Perhaps steam would help even more? If this is what you are talking about, re-gluing it to the metal should be fine. It's still removable. My personal archives have a recommendation for 3M weather striping adhesive following the directions to the letter (glue both items to be bonded and wait). My neighbor is a lifelong glass installer - he recommended a clear silicone which I've had great success with. CR Laurence Silicone Sealant #33S. He's used it with glass inserts on warped kitchen doors and it will straighten them back to square. He also uses it to hang vanity wall mirrors - the stuff is super strong but doesn't bleed through the mirror backing. I love watching him put down a bead around a window perimeter - the finished job looks like a machine did the work. He's tried lots of caulk in his 30+ years and this is the only stuff he uses anymore. I'm a convert. Dave On Feb 20, 2012, at 4:20 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: On Feb 20, 2012 5:16 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The ACC wood veneer surrounding the ACC module on her 1985 300CD keeps falling off whenever we go over a bump because the zebrano is ever so slightly warped. I realize I can't un-warp it, bur is there a clever way to maybe add a little something to the holes on the plastic piece where the wood snaps into place so as to make it fit more snugly? ___ 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
[MBZ] Dang this looks nice
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/2862027151.html -- Sent from Craigslist Pro for iPhone and iPod Sent from my iPhone ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Dang this looks nice
Yep, I'd jump on that! Jaime On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 8:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/2862027151.html -- Sent from Craigslist Pro for iPhone and iPod Sent from my iPhone ___ 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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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
Re: [MBZ] I love the looks of the W108
Yep, I feel the same way - spotted one from a mile off a few days ago, turned around and followed it for a bit admiring the lines. I owned 2 W108s and both had their pro's and cons. One was a 69 280S and the other a 72 280SE 4.5 - the 1st was reliable and got decent mileage - it was our family cars for many years. The 280SE 4.5 was a dream to drive especially on the interstate - it was designed to chew up continents with ease and it did so wonderfully - unfortunately, stopping at the gas station was not as much Joy! 15MPG on a good day and it was such a pleasure to hear that 4.5 roar it was so tempting to hit the fast pedal at every opportunity! -- Which made the MPG suffer even more LarryT 91 300D 2.5 On 8/14/2011 11:11 PM, Ed Booher wrote: Even with a W110 in the garage and a W123 in the drive, I still find myself lusting after the W108. *sigh* There is just something about the W108's lines that draws me to it like a moth to a flamethrower. EdB On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 11:51 PM, Allan Streibstr...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: This just popped up locally. http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2529563809.html Hard to tell from these photos, but looks like it might be reasonably solid. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Dearth of 600s
On Feb 20, 2012, at 6:35 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: As I perused the Craigslist listings for MBs yesterday, I was amazed at the huge number of 600 series cars (with V12s) on the market, and as one might expect, cheap relatively speaking. Your subject says, Dearth, which means few, but your text says, huge number. In any event, the only thing I have heard about them is to stay away. Craig ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Dang this looks nice
A little too expensive Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2012, at 8:03 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Yep, I'd jump on that! Jaime On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 8:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/2862027151.html -- Sent from Craigslist Pro for iPhone and iPod Sent from my iPhone ___ 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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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
Re: [MBZ] Dearth of 600s
It's late, my brain hurts, and I knocked this off in a hurry as I had to got to an HOA board meeting I really didn't want to go to... Arrgh. Dan On Feb 20, 2012, at 9:35 PM, Craig wrote: On Feb 20, 2012, at 6:35 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: As I perused the Craigslist listings for MBs yesterday, I was amazed at the huge number of 600 series cars (with V12s) on the market, and as one might expect, cheap relatively speaking. Your subject says, Dearth, which means few, but your text says, huge number. In any event, the only thing I have heard about them is to stay away. Craig ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash
The wood is perfect yet slightly warped and I don't want to risk damaging the finish. These are some great suggestions, but I like most the idea of scoring the nubs with a razor. On my 1985 300TD, the PO used the thick double-sides foam tape to glue the wood on, and when I needed to remove the piece to swap the ACC module i practically had to use a crowbar to get it off! This of course trashed the wood (which had no metal backing anyway) but as I packrat spare W23 parts I had a wood piece waiting just for this occasion. On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 8:49 PM, Dave Cavner w123wa...@gmail.com wrote: I believe on a W123 wagon, the wood is attached to a metal piece which then plugs into the dash with 4 nubs. The wood in question typically curves up at the edges while the metal piece remains flat. I've pulled it off the metal backing and let it sit under weight for a few weeks with a bit of success. Perhaps steam would help even more? If this is what you are talking about, re-gluing it to the metal should be fine. It's still removable. My personal archives have a recommendation for 3M weather striping adhesive following the directions to the letter (glue both items to be bonded and wait). My neighbor is a lifelong glass installer - he recommended a clear silicone which I've had great success with. CR Laurence Silicone Sealant #33S. He's used it with glass inserts on warped kitchen doors and it will straighten them back to square. He also uses it to hang vanity wall mirrors - the stuff is super strong but doesn't bleed through the mirror backing. I love watching him put down a bead around a window perimeter - the finished job looks like a machine did the work. He's tried lots of caulk in his 30+ years and this is the only stuff he uses anymore. I'm a convert. Dave On Feb 20, 2012, at 4:20 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: On Feb 20, 2012 5:16 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The ACC wood veneer surrounding the ACC module on her 1985 300CD keeps falling off whenever we go over a bump because the zebrano is ever so slightly warped. I realize I can't un-warp it, bur is there a clever way to maybe add a little something to the holes on the plastic piece where the wood snaps into place so as to make it fit more snugly? ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Dearth of 600s
The concept of having a spare 600 is great but the actuality of diagnosing problems and r/r a sophisticated electronic part is way beyond my capability. On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 10:29 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: It's late, my brain hurts, and I knocked this off in a hurry as I had to got to an HOA board meeting I really didn't want to go to... Arrgh. Dan On Feb 20, 2012, at 9:35 PM, Craig wrote: On Feb 20, 2012, at 6:35 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: As I perused the Craigslist listings for MBs yesterday, I was amazed at the huge number of 600 series cars (with V12s) on the market, and as one might expect, cheap relatively speaking. Your subject says, Dearth, which means few, but your text says, huge number. In any event, the only thing I have heard about them is to stay away. Craig ___ 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
[MBZ] HOA Board Meetings [was: Re: Dearth of 600s]
On Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:29:17 -0500 Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: It's late, my brain hurts, and I knocked this off in a hurry as I had to got to an HOA board meeting I really didn't want to go to... Arrgh. So how did the board meeting turn out? What were your dealings with the board? Craig ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Dearth of 600s
The old rule probably applies, as it does with most things. If you have two of them, and therefore a supply of all the spares you'll ever need, it will probably never fail you. The danger zone, is the time period between your purchase of the first 600, and waiting for the second spare one to come along. The first one will come easy, and all of a sudden, all those cheap 600 one the market you plan to buy as a spare, will be no where to be seen. THAT's when your car will go boom, and you'll have to remortgage the house to fix it, or figure out how to stick an old diesel engine in it. hee hee. Ed 300E...I keep telling myself I have half a V12. ;-) On 20 February 2012 22:41, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The concept of having a spare 600 is great but the actuality of diagnosing problems and r/r a sophisticated electronic part is way beyond my capability. On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 10:29 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: It's late, my brain hurts, and I knocked this off in a hurry as I had to got to an HOA board meeting I really didn't want to go to... Arrgh. Dan On Feb 20, 2012, at 9:35 PM, Craig wrote: On Feb 20, 2012, at 6:35 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: As I perused the Craigslist listings for MBs yesterday, I was amazed at the huge number of 600 series cars (with V12s) on the market, and as one might expect, cheap relatively speaking. Your subject says, Dearth, which means few, but your text says, huge number. In any event, the only thing I have heard about them is to stay away. Craig ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] HOA Board Meetings [was: Re: Dearth of 600s]
I am the VP/treasurer for my HOA. This was a casual meeting with the board of the adjacent neighborhood's HOA (my former neighborhood.) We have a shared park that is a real PITA due to constant vandalism. We are trying to come up with a plan to make it useful to residents without having to level every damned thing in it to prevent damage from vandalism. Tomorrow night it's a School Board meeting. Thank goodness it's a Student Forum - no business, just QA for students and the Board. We have some seriously contentious issues going on right now between some of the public and the Board that has required some serious security measures. Totally stupid, but something I will elaborate on tomorrow. I gotta get some sleep Dan On Feb 20, 2012, at 10:42 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:29:17 -0500 Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: It's late, my brain hurts, and I knocked this off in a hurry as I had to got to an HOA board meeting I really didn't want to go to... Arrgh. So how did the board meeting turn out? What were your dealings with the board? Craig ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Dearth of 600s
On Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:52:38 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: The old rule probably applies, as it does with most things. If you have two of them, and therefore a supply of all the spares you'll ever need, it will probably never fail you. The danger zone, is the time period between your purchase of the first 600, and waiting for the second spare one to come along. The first one will come easy, and all of a sudden, all those cheap 600 one the market you plan to buy as a spare, will be no where to be seen. THAT's when your car will go boom, and you'll have to remortgage the house to fix it, or figure out how to stick an old diesel engine in it. hee hee. Of course, if there's a design flaw and certain expensive parts fail regularly, having only a second 600 as a parts supply would be insufficient, serving only to delay the time when you really need to pay the piper. Craig ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] OT anyone interested in a router pantograph?
This one is going for a lot less than that. It needs a few small parts, and I called the company and about $40 will make it complete. I will order the parts soon, then make it purty. If I had free time, it would be fun to take it out to fairs/shows and sell nameplates, pet tags etc. But I need to just get it sold. I can't seem to find a price for your specific model but I found the 100 series selling for $1600. Mike On Feb 19, 2012 10:40 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Holy moly, that first one looks like it was built on a Bridgeport mill. The second one is similar to the one I have. The Scott is direct drive, no belts. I will sell mine for substantially under 750. The third one is a beast too. The fonts make it the buy to me. Unfortunately, I did not get any of the fonts with mine. I made nameplates and such on it when I was 21 or so. If I had fonts, I would have set up my kids as signmakers when they were in school. Dieselhead wrote: It is heavy enough that it does not need to be bolted down to use. I suppose there is 20 lb of aluminum. Overall, probably 30-40 lb. Oh, I thought you were talking about something like this: http://search.ebay.com/**200710737588http://search.ebay.com/200710737588 I ran nameplates on one of these the summer I was 20, never would have guessed it weighed less than 100lb: http://search.ebay.com/**280673632683http://search.ebay.com/280673632683 Did some big signs on one of these, the head wasn't level to the table so I learned to vary the cutting depth to match the high and low areas of the table. Would have been easier if my employers would have gotten it set up properly in the first place. http://search.ebay.com/**320846082426http://search.ebay.com/320846082426 __ __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://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
Re: [MBZ] 1981 280SL?
No thanks. I prefaced that with if I wanted a 107. I don't and it is out of my price range. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1981 280SL?
I really think it depends on where you live. I say that because I have two cars, one that lived in Florida all of its life, the other all but two years (those were spent in Indiana.) The car that has lived here all of its life has no signs of surface rust anywhere to be seen, and I am talking about the undercarriage and other areas that would be clearly visible and exposed to the elements. The car that started here, spent two years in Indy and is now back here shows surface rust on the undercarriage in a number of areas. I bought a 1982 300SD that was in a carport 30 feet from the Gulf for over 10 years. It had one area of rust in a wheel well arch but was otherwise untouched. I guess my point is that just because you live near the ocean or saltwater is not a precursor for rust. Dan Windward or leeward makes a big difference. I had a car a mile from the ocean, but the salt spray blew in regularly. It rusted in the roof and front pillars. ___ 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
[MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question
I have a friend who’s having an issue with her dearly beloved 1985 190E 2.3. There’s a hole in the air intake hose which is throwing off the mixture. Her mechanic quoted hundreds of dollars to fix it, so she approached me today asking if I would fix it for less. I wanted to bounce this off you guys for any gotchas before jumping in. I haven’t looked it to see what has to be removed to get to the offending hose. It sounds like a challenge for me, and an opportunity to make a few bucks to put into my own project 240D. Anyone BTDT? TIA, Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Dearth of 600s
Of course, this same argument could be use before the wife, to justify the acquisition of a third 600. ;-) hee hee. To be honest, while a 600 will never be a cheap car to run, I wouldn't be put off one, anymore than other car of similar complexity. Also, I think it's true that when a car fails, you'll let all your friends, and pretty much anyone who will listen know about it. But when a car functions as we all expect them to, no mention is ever made of it. Human nature. All cars have their flaws and weaknesses. A $200,000 car is no different, but when parts fail, expect to pay for those model specific parts, a price that is in line with a $200,000 car, not its depreciated price, whatever that may be. You can pick up old 6.9s for a few thousand dollars, but no one expects to pay 240D prices for 6.9 engine parts. A 600 is a top of the line car, from a car company who's entry level models are quite expensive. I wouldn't worry about a V12 going bang every time you drive it, but if that's something anyone would worry about, then it's probably not the right car for them. If for no other reason than it would take away from the pleasure of owning it. And as no one needs a V12, pleasure and pride of ownership are a big part of the experience. A bit of advise I always give to friends when thinking about buying an expensive car. Don't drive what you think you can afford to drive. Drive what you can afford to crash and blow up. ;-) That's my take on big expensive cars anyway. :-) Ed 300E 300E On 20 February 2012 23:27, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:52:38 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: The old rule probably applies, as it does with most things. If you have two of them, and therefore a supply of all the spares you'll ever need, it will probably never fail you. The danger zone, is the time period between your purchase of the first 600, and waiting for the second spare one to come along. The first one will come easy, and all of a sudden, all those cheap 600 one the market you plan to buy as a spare, will be no where to be seen. THAT's when your car will go boom, and you'll have to remortgage the house to fix it, or figure out how to stick an old diesel engine in it. hee hee. Of course, if there's a design flaw and certain expensive parts fail regularly, having only a second 600 as a parts supply would be insufficient, serving only to delay the time when you really need to pay the piper. Craig ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1985 190E 2.3 question
I'd find out exactly what has the hole in it, and get a quote from Rusty for a new part/s. Doesn't sound like changing an air hose would be a big deal. If you have to reset the mixture and stuff, that's something others on the list would have to offer pointers on. If it's a car she loves, and sounds like it is, she should maybe think about changing several of the other hoses if they are original. Sometimes it's best just to change all those things at once. I did a lot of the rubber hoses at once on the 300E, and Rusty charged me about the same for 6 hoses, or less, than the dealer wanted for one. Cheap insurance, and being an '85, there are probably lots of rubber and plastic bits that are now quite fragile. And, if you have to remove old brittle parts to get to the part you need, you run the risk of damaging them. Might just as well reassemble with new fresh parts that you, and she can trust. All it takes is a small leak in an old dry coolant hose to leave you stranded. Ask me how I know. hee hee. Ed 300E On 21 February 2012 01:55, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: I have a friend who’s having an issue with her dearly beloved 1985 190E 2.3. There’s a hole in the air intake hose which is throwing off the mixture. Her mechanic quoted hundreds of dollars to fix it, so she approached me today asking if I would fix it for less. I wanted to bounce this off you guys for any gotchas before jumping in. I haven’t looked it to see what has to be removed to get to the offending hose. It sounds like a challenge for me, and an opportunity to make a few bucks to put into my own project 240D. Anyone BTDT? TIA, Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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
