Re: [MBZ] 1987 mercedes 300sdl rebuilt head
> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3189352826.html Are you needing me to go pick it up for you? *smiles* --Philip ___ 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] The dead have risen!!!!!
My Indy is GOD Frosch suffered a massive death due to idiot owner who made the wire harness go up in smoke. Indy got the car last week and had to order the harness from the Fatherland. Black Forest Elves grabbed Rumplestiltskin and have him weave the thing for Mercedes. I got a call late this afternoon that he needs the lift for other work. He pushed through today and got her back running well. Sort of fried more than we had thought. I had the alternator from Gump that got rebuilt, so he installed that.It has not that same pin out location as what was destroyed in Frosch. We had to get a new battery as well. A few toasted wires not in the harness need attention. Temp gauge is pegged, so that wire needs attention. Cooked some of the vac lines, and I will need to chase that down. Tach used to be pegged out, but now does not register. Indy told me he had to quit chasing gremlins, or he would needlessly rack up a huge bill. As it was, idiot tax was only $1200. I am going to reduce my under hood wrenching to less destructive tasks. Hood pad, fluid and filters, spiffing up the engine bay. Real wrenching will get sent to the shop. Dang thermostat should have been a $100 task, including parts. I had the same poor performance wrenching with Gump, and ended up paying $1k's to remedy the stupidity I subjected her to.Clutch, water pump, brakes, starter and alternator, oil pump, valves. That darn Gump was dirt cheap to get, but rectifying the screw ups I subjected her to cost me thousands . I have a few days to wash and wax to get her ready for the local show and shine this weekend clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ 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 don't know why but this looks like it might be a clean car and could be a good deal
Bugs The slime gunks up the fuel gauge works. It is also the leading cause of IP failures. It does not kill the IP suddenly, but it is a slow death. No real idea why but the orange low fuel light did not come on that time. It normally did prior to that and it has since but that time it did not and I assume I just ran it out of fuel. Randy On 07/08/2012 4:07 AM, Dieselhead wrote: bugs? Dallas is a hot environment where the nasty bugs like to grow. I'd not be afraid of it. Could just be the battery went bad. They don't say it cranks. ___ 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] Taylor University
Tim C writes: > They have decision-making problems administratively: requests tend to show > up at the last minute; no one knows how budget will be allotted, if at all; > adjunct and associate professors don't know whether they will have classes > more than a week or two in advance; getting money for lab repairs and > materials requires many hours of nonsense; things like keys and offices are > not logically allocated. There are lots of punitive programs, but > little/nothing in the way of recognition of excellence. There is an > expectation, at least in the sciences, that substantive research is being > done, but it's impossible to get lab time or equipment from the school. > Very few of the administrators will take responsibility for anything, no > matter how trivial. And so on. > > Same kinds of issues you'd see in a small company, except with the > administrative overhead of something in the Fortune 100. Not sure how the > military compares. I recognize a lot (actually almost all) of those problems where I work, and it's a major state university. 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] Taylor University
On Aug 7, 2012 8:36 PM, "Craig" wrote: > > On Tue, 7 Aug 2012 20:34:44 -0400 Tim C wrote: > > > (Oh, and they all hate working there. Students are great and fairly > > motivated but it seems to be a horrible place to work.) > > Any idea why? They have decision-making problems administratively: requests tend to show up at the last minute; no one knows how budget will be allotted, if at all; adjunct and associate professors don't know whether they will have classes more than a week or two in advance; getting money for lab repairs and materials requires many hours of nonsense; things like keys and offices are not logically allocated. There are lots of punitive programs, but little/nothing in the way of recognition of excellence. There is an expectation, at least in the sciences, that substantive research is being done, but it's impossible to get lab time or equipment from the school. Very few of the administrators will take responsibility for anything, no matter how trivial. And so on. Same kinds of issues you'd see in a small company, except with the administrative overhead of something in the Fortune 100. Not sure how the military compares. On the other hand, several professors have (independently) said that the students are amazing - usually not top tier academically, often holding down a job or two, and many have child care issues and the like, but that a higher-than-common proportion are really serious about college. There are a lot of first-generation attendees whose parents have worked at menial jobs for 20+ years, scrimping on everything so that their kid could have a shot at a skilled* job. College is sold as this amazing possibility that their friends and parents never had, and so there's less of the wasting time and money - even as teenagers they know they don't want to blow their one shot. You still have the crazy party kids but it seems much less common than at the whiter schools where my siblings-in-law went. Anyway that's my take based on what I've been told, so at best second hand. :) All but one of the profs I know from NCCU are still there, so despite day-to-day frustrations I suppose you can survive. Best, Tim * I was invited to attend a career seminar, and someone else talked about being a lab tech and that the jobs "started at $38,000 right out of college". The kids' mouths dropped like that was the biggest sum in the world... It was a very humbling experience. ___ 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] Taylor University
On Tue, 7 Aug 2012 20:34:44 -0400 Tim C wrote: > (Oh, and they all hate working there. Students are great and fairly > motivated but it seems to be a horrible place to work.) Any idea why? 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] Taylor University
On Aug 7, 2012 7:16 PM, "Gerry Archer" wrote: > > What would they do if a half-black student who had white skin and looked > like a white person applied? Go to school half-time? > Gerry SWMBO is whiter than me, and just graduated (June) from NC Central. She had merit scholarships throughout and was the Dean's something-or- other at graduation. They are HBCUs, that is historically black colleges and universities; nowadays it is self segregation and tradition that makes proportions different. I know a lot of the professors there, and the proportion of white/black/immigrant/international is roughly the same as what I experienced at NC State 15 years ago. Not so sure about administrators but there couldn't have been a lot of racial screening of profs, at least. (Oh, and they all hate working there. Students are great and fairly motivated but it seems to be a horrible place to work.) Best, Tim ___ 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] Taylor University
On Tue, 7 Aug 2012 18:32:12 -0400 "Gerry Archer" wrote: > The same general process might be successful for you by sending off > personalized copies of a standard application you create which answers > every possible question you might be asked in a personal interview. Thank you, Gerry, for all of the information. 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] 1974 Mercedes 240D - Classic Car Runs Good
I do have a set that fits the w107 seats. They are old and have been washed to try to get soaked in sweat to go away. Not full wool, they are sporty, cut out/shaved sections. Very kalifornia. Just the seat part, no headrest wools. Will need fresh under strapping to hold them in place for your seats. On Aug 7, 2012, at 4:09 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > So do you have a set of sheepskins in your inventory now? Can't quite > tell from how you wrote this whether you do or don't. I might be > interested if so, if they would fit a W116 seat. > > clay monroe writes: > >> I used sheepskins in Gump. Tex had see better days and was black. On >> the rare sunny day, those seats would scorch your flesh. Cold days >> were made better with skins. On Frosch, the skins she had were >> allowing the leather to over age and I have not put them on >> again. Trying to get the leather to be supple again. Spring cleaning >> and stripping off skins would let you care for the leather at least >> once a year. >> > > -- > 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 ___ 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] Taylor University
There have been white students and profs at FAMU ever since the end of segregation; not surprising since it is a state supported school. Currently there seems to be talk of combining it with FSU, but don't hold your breath. Gerry From: "Dan Penoff" With all the press coverage of the FAMU band death, I was wondering to myself if an Anglo had ever applied to attend FAMU and if they were successful in doing so Dan On 07/08/2012 10:51 AM, WILTON wrote: Randy, are you ready to take 'em on just for the fun of it? Wilton Easy for me to say. I am: a) far away; b) not a litigator; c) not qualified or permitted to practice down south etc. But, I am still surprised that there are not a series of law suits against them just because etc. Maybe there are? Randy ___ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2180 / Virus Database: 2437/5183 - Release Date: 08/07/12 ___ 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] Taylor University
What would they do if a half-black student who had white skin and looked like a white person applied? Go to school half-time? Gerry From: "WILTON" Randy, are you ready to take 'em on just for the fun of it? Wilton That sounds like fun. I am surprised that someone has not tried it. Randy On 03/08/2012 10:46 PM, Fredd wrote: Kaleb, Is that "real world" black or white ? Huntsville Alabama, Alabama A&M University is a black college. They refuse white students and white teachers all the time. You can not only write a book but a whole library with their excuses not to hire or register white people above what they call a fair percentage. Good luck trying to sue them. Fredd Hmm I don't know. I know in the real world you get your ass sued off for something like that "Kaleb C. Striplin" writes: That is a violation of equal opportunity employment guidelines. Maybe not at an evangelical college. I'd think there would be execptions for that sort of thing. ___ 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] group's opinion of Adsit?
On Tue, 7 Aug 2012 02:15:37 -0400 "Gerry Archer" wrote: I've watched these engine searches since this group was run out of Canada and don't remember anyone finding a decent engine by looking for an engine. I did find a decent engine by looking for just and engine. That was after the original engine I located was dropped on our driveway in Austin, TX, in August, 1999. The yard in Dallas from which I got the second engine has since changed hands and, I understand, is not a good. Craig I had good experiences buying from Potomac, but since then it has been taken over by LKQ which has had over 85 complaints to just one website. I bought one item from them which turned out to be worthless junk. They appear to be interested in wholesaling only. An engine from a junkyard is a cat-in-a-bag anymore what with smaller junkyards being taken over by large corporations such as LKQ. Gerry ___ 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] Taylor University
In 1946 we moved to Tampa from Indiana and I immediately needed an after school job. Hundreds of thousands of WW-2 veterans had taken what few jobs there were and there didn't seem to be any for a 16 year old with no references. I set out walking and started asking for a job at every business I came to. After covering Interbay, Palma Ceia, and Hyde Park, I started on Tampas downtown section which had many businesses. One of the last places I asked before heading for Seminole Heights and Ybor City was the Tampa Tribune which hired me as a copy boy; six hours per evening seven days per week, for a salary of $17 per week. With two good fishermen in the family who could catch snook off Davis Island bridge nearly any time they wanted to, we lived on fish, potatoes, and a few vegetables that first year in Tampa. Money was nevertheless still in short supply. The family members took up a collection so I could rent a $10 gown and mortar board and attend graduation at Plant High School. The same general process might be successful for you by sending off personalized copies of a standard application you create which answers every possible question you might be asked in a personal interview. I would point out in the letter that I am sending this application to several hundred church related colleges and that I can't possibly interview at them all, so I am interested in replies only from those who might seriously be interested in employing me based on this application. Here is a list of some church affiliated colleges in the U.S. There are many more in the attached link: United Church of Christ Colleges (20) Elon University Lakeland College Elmhurst College Piedmont College Doane College-Lincoln Grand Island and Master Churches of Christ Colleges (20) Pepperdine University Harding University Abilene Christian University Faulkner University Lipscomb University Undenominational Colleges (20) Azusa Pacific University Biola University Wheaton College Colorado Christian University Dallas Theological Seminary Christian Churches and Churches of Christ Colleges (19) Lincoln Christian College and Seminary Cincinnati Christian University Milligan College Hope International University Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Colleges (18) Columbia College Texas Christian University Chapman University-University College Chapman University Lynchburg College American Baptist Colleges (16) Eastern University Linfield College University of Sioux Falls Ottawa University-Phoenix Franklin College Assemblies of God Church Colleges (15) Southeastern University Vanguard University of Southern California Southwestern Assemblies of God University Evangel University Northwest University Seventh Day Adventists Colleges (15) Loma Linda University Andrews University Southern Adventist University Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences Walla Walla University Other Colleges (13) Saint John Fisher College Graceland University-Lamoni Manor College Bethany Lutheran College Bethel College North Newton Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Colleges (13) Concordia University-Wisconsin Concordia University Concordia University Concordia University-Saint Paul Concordia University Texas Protestant Episcopal Colleges (12) Sewanee: The University of the South Saint Augustines College Saint Pauls College Voorhees College Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry Church of the Nazarene Colleges (10) Olivet Nazarene University Point Loma Nazarene University Mount Vernon Nazarene University Trevecca Nazarene University Southern Nazarene University Church of God Colleges (8) The University of Findlay Lee University Anderson University Warner Southern College Mid-America Christian University Multiple Protestant Denomination Colleges (7) Fuller Theological Seminary in California Huston-Tillotson University Le Moyne-Owen College Houston Graduate School of Theology Pacific School of Religion Friends Colleges (7) George Fox University Guilford College Malone College William Penn University Wilmington College Mennonite Church Colleges (6) Eastern Mennonite University Bluffton University Goshen College Hesston College Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary Wesleyan Colleges (6) Indiana Wesleyan University Southern Wesleyan University Houghton College Oklahoma Wesleyan University Hobe Sound Bible College African Methodist Episcopal Colleges (5) Wilberforce University Edward Waters College Allen University Paul Quinn College Payne Theological Seminary Reformed Church in America Colleges (5) Hope College Central College Northwestern College Western Theological Seminary New Brunswick Theological Seminary Church of Brethren Colleges (5) Elizabethtown College Bridgewater College Manchester College McPherson College Bethany Theological Seminary Reformed Presbyterian Church Colleges (5) Geneva College Erskine College and Seminary Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary Christian Methodist Episcopal Colleges (4) Lane College Miles College Texas College I
Re: [MBZ] 1987 mercedes 300sdl rebuilt head
Always gotta wonder why someone got this far into the project and then didn't bolt it all back together. Allan "Kaleb C. Striplin" writes: > http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3189352826.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 > -- 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] 1974 Mercedes 240D - Classic Car Runs Good
So do you have a set of sheepskins in your inventory now? Can't quite tell from how you wrote this whether you do or don't. I might be interested if so, if they would fit a W116 seat. clay monroe writes: > I used sheepskins in Gump. Tex had see better days and was black. On > the rare sunny day, those seats would scorch your flesh. Cold days > were made better with skins. On Frosch, the skins she had were > allowing the leather to over age and I have not put them on > again. Trying to get the leather to be supple again. Spring cleaning > and stripping off skins would let you care for the leather at least > once a year. > -- 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] 115 parts?
All the spare parts that I gathered for Gump over 8 years. I have tail light assemblies, head light door, bumpers, switches, relays, doors, trunk covers, wiper motor, door stop straps, window regulators, cranks, handles.. Some headlights and tail for 123, 116, 201, 107 On Aug 7, 2012, at 2:45 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: > Ok, you lost me. > What do you have? > > Randy > > On 07/08/2012 4:42 PM, clay monroe wrote: >> Yes. I was stockpiling this stuff up for the swap meet that went belly up. >> Get me a list and I will see how large of a box I can stuff full. >> >> >> clay >> >> >> 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green >> 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 Aug 7, 2012, at 9:28 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: >> >>> Anyone out there got any 115 parts kicking about? >>> I need the headlight surround "door" or whatever one wants to call it for >>> my 76 300D. >>> >>> I finally installed the new headlights I bought a year or more back and in >>> the process, discovered that the right side is in rougher shape than I >>> thought it was. The clear colored plastic stuff that surrounds the actual >>> headlight is falling apart. >>> >>> Randy >>> >>> ___ >>> 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
[MBZ] 1987 mercedes 300sdl rebuilt head
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3189352826.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] 107 & 116 console
what about the dash area? All I need is the panel part to hold the radio, acc, and ash tray On Aug 7, 2012, at 2:15 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote: > Not even close. > > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of clay monroe > Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 5:05 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] 107 & 116 console > > how alike are the center consoles in the 116 and 107? > > The one in Frosch has been buggered up by some lame car stereo installer who > cut out the upper to get his crap radio in, and the a/c panel was strong > armed out, breaking the bolt down positions. > > Do the center consoles in the sedan differ that greatly that I could use it > to patch the 107? > > > clay > > > 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green > 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran > 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial > POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers > > > > > > > > ___ > 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] 1974 Mercedes 240D - Classic Car Runs Good
clean. pulled off gump On Aug 7, 2012, at 2:31 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: > Hey if you had a clean set of 5 mph bumbers I might be interested. My front > bumper is fine but the back one is a bit dimpled as some previous owner must > have clamped a bicycle rack on it. > > I guess maybe I am just used to the way it looks but I don't mind the 5mph > bumbers on my car. > > > Randy > > > On 07/08/2012 4:22 PM, clay monroe wrote: >> I have a set of 114/115 pretty bumpers. Much better at taking down >> pedestrians and look good doing it >> >> clay >> >> On Aug 7, 2012, at 8:58 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: >> >>> On 04/08/2012 4:05 PM, Craig wrote: On Sat, 4 Aug 2012 15:10:23 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > I'm highly tempted to buy this > > http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3183404711.html Why? Isn't the price an order of magnitude off for you? It's a 115, with the corresponding black-oil-down-your-arm oil filter, an automatic transmission, and the ugly bumpers. Craig >>> Hey, those "ugly" bumpers offer much better protection than the old >>> "pretty" bumpers and the new plastic no bumper look. >>> >>> I am truly sad that the auto makers were permitted to forget about the 5 >>> mph bumper. >>> >>> Randy >>> >>> ___ >>> 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
[MBZ] Benefits of a Benz
So there is this big golf thing going on over at Kiawah this week, which is just down the road a bit. PGA something or other. I have some disused tickees so decided to go over this morning to see what all the fuss is about. MBUSA is a big sponsor of the games. The parking area has free parking for MBs, so I rolled in there right past the gate and the $20 (!!!) toll collector, got directed to the MB parking area right next to the bus stop. The 84 SD looked pretty good amongst all the newer iron, though for some reason there was a Suburban parked next to me and then a Jaguar X pulled up. hmmm. And I saw this motorcycle, might have been a BMW, parked next to an ML. Now the parking area is out in old tomato fields, and it has been raining, and rained this morning more, so I was thinking that motorcycle next to that ML was gonna push that kickstand right down into the muck and end up a bookend on the ML... There were actually not that many Benzes in the MB area though, kinda interesting, one E63 was there, in black, looked nice. Today was just a practice day, the main festivities are Th on, so maybe there will be more. At the golf park they had a big MB tent set up with about 6 or 7 cars in there, including this one that looked a lot like a CLS but more curvy, it was called a Styling Something, had a 4cyl engine and some kind of hybrid thing I think. The description was a bit vague.. It was kinda weird, the interior had this floor kinda built across it just below the bottom of the windows so you could not see the whole interior. There was only one demo babe in there, and she was not really a demo dolly, looked more like some college girl volunteering in the space. One would think they would be targeting the golf geezers, some hot demo dollies would be the order of the day. Maybe some tall German blondes in tight leather outfits encouraging you to buy one... oops, where was I? Oh yeah... They also had this laptop with a vidcam set up you could make a video they would turn into a little flip book. I did not do that, though the little flip book was kinda neat but doing a stupid human trick to make it was kinda weird. There was a racing helmet and some golf clubs you could do something with. They had two mini-golf setups in there where you could get your putter analyzed. Or maybe it was putting. Whatever, I don't know much about golf. It was two guys doing the analyzing, I did not want them around my putter so did not avail myself of that function. Had they been hot babes, maybe... The MB aspect was kinda lame, though they did have a C63 in there, all tarted up in some sort of racing look, with some stickers and such. It looked pretty stock though, so not sure what that was about. No S class, no diesels. OK back to workies... --R ___ 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] 1974 Mercedes 240D - Classic Car Runs Good
I used sheepskins in Gump. Tex had see better days and was black. On the rare sunny day, those seats would scorch your flesh. Cold days were made better with skins. On Frosch, the skins she had were allowing the leather to over age and I have not put them on again. Trying to get the leather to be supple again. Spring cleaning and stripping off skins would let you care for the leather at least once a year. clay On Aug 7, 2012, at 12:20 PM, Dieselhead wrote: >> >> >> I'm thinking of going with sheepskins in front just to cover it up. >> >> Allan >> >> -- >> 1983 300D >> 1979 300SD > > that is an excellent solution. I got mine from Rusty. > > ___ > 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] 107 & 116 console
completely different On 8/7/2012 4:05 PM, clay monroe wrote: how alike are the center consoles in the 116 and 107? The one in Frosch has been buggered up by some lame car stereo installer who cut out the upper to get his crap radio in, and the a/c panel was strong armed out, breaking the bolt down positions. Do the center consoles in the sedan differ that greatly that I could use it to patch the 107? clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5183 - Release Date: 08/07/12 ___ 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] 115 parts?
Ok, you lost me. What do you have? Randy On 07/08/2012 4:42 PM, clay monroe wrote: Yes. I was stockpiling this stuff up for the swap meet that went belly up. Get me a list and I will see how large of a box I can stuff full. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 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 Aug 7, 2012, at 9:28 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: Anyone out there got any 115 parts kicking about? I need the headlight surround "door" or whatever one wants to call it for my 76 300D. I finally installed the new headlights I bought a year or more back and in the process, discovered that the right side is in rougher shape than I thought it was. The clear colored plastic stuff that surrounds the actual headlight is falling apart. Randy ___ 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] 115 parts?
Yes. I was stockpiling this stuff up for the swap meet that went belly up. Get me a list and I will see how large of a box I can stuff full. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 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 Aug 7, 2012, at 9:28 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: > Anyone out there got any 115 parts kicking about? > I need the headlight surround "door" or whatever one wants to call it for my > 76 300D. > > I finally installed the new headlights I bought a year or more back and in > the process, discovered that the right side is in rougher shape than I > thought it was. The clear colored plastic stuff that surrounds the actual > headlight is falling apart. > > Randy > > ___ > 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] I fraxxed it
She is safe as can be. On the rack, inside, under lock and watchful eye all day long. She would not be safe at home. Damn neighbor chinese will call the cops if the car does not move within three days. They have come by asking me when I work on it if it runs. Of course it runs, you idiots, I drive it. If she sits on the road, the car is not safe from them On Aug 7, 2012, at 9:12 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: > On 05/08/2012 10:00 PM, clay monroe wrote: >> And the news from the shop is that no great damage was done to the engine or >> car, other than needing to call the Fatherland for a new wiring harness. No >> word on how long I am going to be storing the car there. >> >> clay >> >> > Might be better to have the car towed home and store it yourself. > > Both in terms of cost if they charge you for storage, and for the safety of > the car depending on their "compound" and how careful they are or are not > around other people's cars. > > Randy > > ___ > 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] 1974 Mercedes 240D - Classic Car Runs Good
Hey if you had a clean set of 5 mph bumbers I might be interested. My front bumper is fine but the back one is a bit dimpled as some previous owner must have clamped a bicycle rack on it. I guess maybe I am just used to the way it looks but I don't mind the 5mph bumbers on my car. Randy On 07/08/2012 4:22 PM, clay monroe wrote: I have a set of 114/115 pretty bumpers. Much better at taking down pedestrians and look good doing it clay On Aug 7, 2012, at 8:58 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: On 04/08/2012 4:05 PM, Craig wrote: On Sat, 4 Aug 2012 15:10:23 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: I'm highly tempted to buy this http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3183404711.html Why? Isn't the price an order of magnitude off for you? It's a 115, with the corresponding black-oil-down-your-arm oil filter, an automatic transmission, and the ugly bumpers. Craig Hey, those "ugly" bumpers offer much better protection than the old "pretty" bumpers and the new plastic no bumper look. I am truly sad that the auto makers were permitted to forget about the 5 mph bumper. Randy ___ 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] 1974 Mercedes 240D - Classic Car Runs Good
I have a set of 114/115 pretty bumpers. Much better at taking down pedestrians and look good doing it clay On Aug 7, 2012, at 8:58 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: > On 04/08/2012 4:05 PM, Craig wrote: >> On Sat, 4 Aug 2012 15:10:23 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" >> wrote: >> >>> I'm highly tempted to buy this >>> >>> http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3183404711.html >> Why? Isn't the price an order of magnitude off for you? >> >> It's a 115, with the corresponding black-oil-down-your-arm oil filter, an >> automatic transmission, and the ugly bumpers. >> >> >> Craig >> >> > Hey, those "ugly" bumpers offer much better protection than the old "pretty" > bumpers and the new plastic no bumper look. > > I am truly sad that the auto makers were permitted to forget about the 5 mph > bumper. > > Randy > > ___ > 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] 107 & 116 console
Not even close. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of clay monroe Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 5:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 107 & 116 console how alike are the center consoles in the 116 and 107? The one in Frosch has been buggered up by some lame car stereo installer who cut out the upper to get his crap radio in, and the a/c panel was strong armed out, breaking the bolt down positions. Do the center consoles in the sedan differ that greatly that I could use it to patch the 107? clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ 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] 107 & 116 console
how alike are the center consoles in the 116 and 107? The one in Frosch has been buggered up by some lame car stereo installer who cut out the upper to get his crap radio in, and the a/c panel was strong armed out, breaking the bolt down positions. Do the center consoles in the sedan differ that greatly that I could use it to patch the 107? clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ 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] Fw: Mercedes Diesel Parts (Quincy)
Not Mine, etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - >From: "fred.s...@yahoo.com" >To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com >Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 4:53 PM >Subject: Mercedes Diesel Parts (Quincy) > > >fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. >Please see below for more information. >Visit the posting at http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/pts/3186346652.html to >contact the person who posted this. > > >Mercedes Diesel Parts Date: 2012-08-05, 8:10PM > >Injector Pump, Cylinder Head, Power Steering Pump and Vacuum Pump off 1991 >350SDL - 3.5 Liter ( W126 body) . Turbo, Oil Pump and Oil Pan off 1994 S350D >- 3.5 Liter (W140 body) Call me anytime for complete details, 617) 365 >1794. > > * Location: Quincy > * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial > interests >Original URL: http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/pts/3186346652.html > > >this craigslist posting was forwarded to you by someone using our >email-a-friend feature - if you want to prevent these, please go to: > http://www.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/te/U2FsdGVkX18yMDM4ODIwM62rpnznHhsHv9U-0PSjhjad4Y0-J36Q_QvoaVzvRBHG6mF7BTV4h-PH17xXv-TujA > > > > > ___ 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 fraxxed it
No charge. I am a good customer, there are a few idiot users who took off to see the olympics, leaving the cars there for cheap storage. On Aug 5, 2012, at 8:07 PM, Craig wrote: > On Sun, 5 Aug 2012 20:00:48 -0700 clay monroe > wrote: > >> And the news from the shop is that no great damage was done to the >> engine or car, other than needing to call the Fatherland for a new >> wiring harness. No word on how long I am going to be storing the car >> there. > > Hopefully, they won't charge you a storage charge. > > > 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] I don't know why but this looks like it might be a clean car and could be a good deal
> Randy Bennell wrote: > Finally poured 5 gallon can of diesel into it and with a bit > of cranking it fired up. Maybe the screen was mostly blocked and pouring more fuel in stirred it up enough to let fuel through. Maybe. *smiles* -- Philip ___ 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] 1974 Mercedes 240D - Classic Car Runs Good
I'm thinking of going with sheepskins in front just to cover it up. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD that is an excellent solution. I got mine from Rusty. ___ 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] Taylor University
The first one I guess, he was up around Durham, my cuz lives in Cary. --R On 8/7/12 3:09 PM, WILTON wrote: NC Central U. in Durham or NC A & T (Agri & Tech) State U. in Greensboro? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 2:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Taylor University My cousin's boy (the white one) went to NCA&M or whatever it is called, the HBCU in Durham I think? Somewhere around there. He actually enjoyed his time there, did not feel out of place or "different". --R On 8/7/12 12:25 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: With all the press coverage of the FAMU band death, I was wondering to myself if an Anglo had ever applied to attend FAMU and if they were successful in doing so Dan On Aug 7, 2012, at 12:20 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: On 07/08/2012 10:51 AM, WILTON wrote: Randy, are you ready to take 'em on just for the fun of it? Wilton Easy for me to say. I am: a) far away; b) not a litigator; c) not qualified or permitted to practice down south etc. But, I am still surprised that there are not a series of law suits against them just because etc. Maybe there are? Randy ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] I don't know why but this looks like it might be a clean car and could be a good deal
Or they ran it out of fuel. I did that. I drove into my garage and stopped the engine. A couple of days later, I went to use it and it would not go. Cranked and cranked. Changed the glow plugs etc but it still would not go. Finally poured 5 gallon can of diesel into it and with a bit of cranking it fired up. No real idea why but the orange low fuel light did not come on that time. It normally did prior to that and it has since but that time it did not and I assume I just ran it out of fuel. Randy On 07/08/2012 4:07 AM, Dieselhead wrote: bugs? Dallas is a hot environment where the nasty bugs like to grow. I'd not be afraid of it. Could just be the battery went bad. They don't say it cranks. Yeah looks tidy, no major cracks in the dash, steering wheel looks consistent with the claimed mileage but why won't it start? Glowplugs? Sticky shut off valve? Maybe needs a squirt of WD40 down it's throat? Spose if it turns over the timing chain should be OK? Hendrik who turns over now and then On 07/08/12 08:56, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/3187467299.html ___ 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] Taylor University
NC Central U. in Durham or NC A & T (Agri & Tech) State U. in Greensboro? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 2:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Taylor University My cousin's boy (the white one) went to NCA&M or whatever it is called, the HBCU in Durham I think? Somewhere around there. He actually enjoyed his time there, did not feel out of place or "different". --R On 8/7/12 12:25 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: With all the press coverage of the FAMU band death, I was wondering to myself if an Anglo had ever applied to attend FAMU and if they were successful in doing so Dan On Aug 7, 2012, at 12:20 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: On 07/08/2012 10:51 AM, WILTON wrote: Randy, are you ready to take 'em on just for the fun of it? Wilton Easy for me to say. I am: a) far away; b) not a litigator; c) not qualified or permitted to practice down south etc. But, I am still surprised that there are not a series of law suits against them just because etc. Maybe there are? Randy ___ 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] 1974 Mercedes 240D - Classic Car Runs Good
clay monroe writes: > TEX does have a much longer half life than leather. But it seems that not all Tex is created equal. The seats in my 300SD seem to have a thinner cover, and they are completely falling apart in front. The rear seat is still nice, but obviously rear seats tend to get much less use. I'm thinking of going with sheepskins in front just to cover it up. 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] 1974 Mercedes 240D - Classic Car Runs Good
TEX does have a much longer half life than leather. The cow hide cracks and discolors. Needs far too much kind loving to keep it nice. Getting the skins in Frosch back into shape has been a months long trial. The skins in the e300d are old and cracking. Annual care has not been able to reverse, but only marginally slow the damage. And with the swap in of a passenger seat with more damage, I have my work cut out for me. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 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 Aug 4, 2012, at 9:37 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: > It's a Mercedes, one of the finest luxury cars available, so it must be > LEATHER. Having had both, I prefer Tex in these old Mercedes. > > 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] 115 parts?
I am afraid to ask how much $$ Randy On 07/08/2012 11:35 AM, TE wrote: Don't have the door, but I have a set of European headlights for the W115 if you are interested. They are a bit tired overall, but I have all new parts (e.g. lenses, gaskets, etc.) for them still in the plastic from the dealership. Glass and chrome are in excellent shape. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Randy Bennell Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 12:29 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 115 parts? Anyone out there got any 115 parts kicking about? I need the headlight surround "door" or whatever one wants to call it for my 76 300D. I finally installed the new headlights I bought a year or more back and in the process, discovered that the right side is in rougher shape than I thought it was. The clear colored plastic stuff that surrounds the actual headlight is falling apart. Randy ___ 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] Taylor University
My cousin's boy (the white one) went to NCA&M or whatever it is called, the HBCU in Durham I think? Somewhere around there. He actually enjoyed his time there, did not feel out of place or "different". --R On 8/7/12 12:25 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: With all the press coverage of the FAMU band death, I was wondering to myself if an Anglo had ever applied to attend FAMU and if they were successful in doing so Dan On Aug 7, 2012, at 12:20 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: On 07/08/2012 10:51 AM, WILTON wrote: Randy, are you ready to take 'em on just for the fun of it? Wilton Easy for me to say. I am: a) far away; b) not a litigator; c) not qualified or permitted to practice down south etc. But, I am still surprised that there are not a series of law suits against them just because etc. Maybe there are? Randy ___ 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] Taylor University
On Aug 7, 2012, at 10:53 AM, "Randy Bennell" wrote: > I would guess that most places are wishing they could get their more senior > people to retire so they could bring in some young blood. At substantial cost savings. I would say that tuition would NOT go down though. Rick 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] 115 parts?
Don't have the door, but I have a set of European headlights for the W115 if you are interested. They are a bit tired overall, but I have all new parts (e.g. lenses, gaskets, etc.) for them still in the plastic from the dealership. Glass and chrome are in excellent shape. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Randy Bennell Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 12:29 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 115 parts? Anyone out there got any 115 parts kicking about? I need the headlight surround "door" or whatever one wants to call it for my 76 300D. I finally installed the new headlights I bought a year or more back and in the process, discovered that the right side is in rougher shape than I thought it was. The clear colored plastic stuff that surrounds the actual headlight is falling apart. Randy ___ 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] 115 parts?
Anyone out there got any 115 parts kicking about? I need the headlight surround "door" or whatever one wants to call it for my 76 300D. I finally installed the new headlights I bought a year or more back and in the process, discovered that the right side is in rougher shape than I thought it was. The clear colored plastic stuff that surrounds the actual headlight is falling apart. Randy ___ 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] Taylor University
With all the press coverage of the FAMU band death, I was wondering to myself if an Anglo had ever applied to attend FAMU and if they were successful in doing so Dan On Aug 7, 2012, at 12:20 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: > On 07/08/2012 10:51 AM, WILTON wrote: >> Randy, are you ready to take 'em on just for the fun of it? >> >> Wilton >> > > Easy for me to say. I am: a) far away; b) not a litigator; c) not qualified > or permitted to practice down south etc. > > But, I am still surprised that there are not a series of law suits against > them just because etc. > > Maybe there are? > > Randy > > ___ > 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] Taylor University
On 07/08/2012 10:51 AM, WILTON wrote: Randy, are you ready to take 'em on just for the fun of it? Wilton Easy for me to say. I am: a) far away; b) not a litigator; c) not qualified or permitted to practice down south etc. But, I am still surprised that there are not a series of law suits against them just because etc. Maybe there are? Randy ___ 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 fraxxed it
On 05/08/2012 10:00 PM, clay monroe wrote: And the news from the shop is that no great damage was done to the engine or car, other than needing to call the Fatherland for a new wiring harness. No word on how long I am going to be storing the car there. clay Might be better to have the car towed home and store it yourself. Both in terms of cost if they charge you for storage, and for the safety of the car depending on their "compound" and how careful they are or are not around other people's cars. Randy ___ 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] 1974 Mercedes 240D - Classic Car Runs Good
On 04/08/2012 4:05 PM, Craig wrote: On Sat, 4 Aug 2012 15:10:23 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: I'm highly tempted to buy this http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3183404711.html Why? Isn't the price an order of magnitude off for you? It's a 115, with the corresponding black-oil-down-your-arm oil filter, an automatic transmission, and the ugly bumpers. Craig Hey, those "ugly" bumpers offer much better protection than the old "pretty" bumpers and the new plastic no bumper look. I am truly sad that the auto makers were permitted to forget about the 5 mph bumper. Randy ___ 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] Taylor University
Probably a fair amount of truth to this statement. They may have interviewed you to prove they are not discriminating against older applicants. Your best bet may be to look for contract positions and then try to wow them with your performance so they want to keep you around and offer you more contract time. Sadly, you are not likely to get hired on at age 62. I would guess that most places are wishing they could get their more senior people to retire so they could bring in some young blood. Randy On 04/08/2012 12:16 PM, David & Kristin Gilmore wrote: At 06:57 PM 8/2/2012, Craig wrote: I was questioned at length about my faith at both universities. Faculty at both institutions indicated they were satisfied, so I don't think that was a problem. From an earlier post I remember you said you are 62. They won't say so but that counts against you when being considered for a teaching post. They usually want fairly young people as new teachers on the theory that the younger ones will better relate to the students. And be less of a burden to their retirement system. Unless, of course, you come trailing some sort of star quality fancy awards, etc. You probably are not even Black or Hispanic. So sorry. Dave Gilmore, Cameron WV Some there are who speak of one who threatens he will toss to hell the luckless pots He marred in making. ___ ___ 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] Taylor University
Randy, are you ready to take 'em on just for the fun of it? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 11:43 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Taylor University That sounds like fun. I am surprised that someone has not tried it. Randy On 03/08/2012 10:46 PM, Fredd wrote: Kaleb, Is that "real world" black or white ? Huntsville Alabama, Alabama A&M University is a black college. They refuse white students and white teachers all the time. You can not only write a book but a whole library with their excuses not to hire or register white people above what they call a fair percentage. Good luck trying to sue them. Fredd Hmm I don't know. I know in the real world you get your ass sued off for something like that Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2012, at 7:48 PM, Allan Streib wrote: "Kaleb C. Striplin" writes: That is a violation of equal opportunity employment guidelines. Maybe not at an evangelical college. I'd think there would be execptions for that sort of thing. -- 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 ___ 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] Taylor University
That sounds like fun. I am surprised that someone has not tried it. Randy On 03/08/2012 10:46 PM, Fredd wrote: Kaleb, Is that "real world" black or white ? Huntsville Alabama, Alabama A&M University is a black college. They refuse white students and white teachers all the time. You can not only write a book but a whole library with their excuses not to hire or register white people above what they call a fair percentage. Good luck trying to sue them. Fredd Hmm I don't know. I know in the real world you get your ass sued off for something like that Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2012, at 7:48 PM, Allan Streib wrote: "Kaleb C. Striplin" writes: That is a violation of equal opportunity employment guidelines. Maybe not at an evangelical college. I'd think there would be execptions for that sort of thing. -- 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] Taylor University
Yes and sadly, if they were not satisfied, they were not likely to tell you so. Randy On 03/08/2012 4:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: That is a violation of equal opportunity employment guidelines. On 8/2/2012 5:57 PM, Craig wrote: On Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:27:19 -0500 Randy Bennell wrote: Having read the 2 replies that you posted, I have to wonder if they did not think you "religous" enough. I was questioned at length about my faith at both universities. Faculty at both institutions indicated they were satisfied, so I don't think that was a problem. 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] group's opinion of Adsit?
I have direct negative experience. In a fit of idiocy I ordered two outdoor car covers from him, one for my 108 and the other for the SLC. When they finally arrived, the 108 cover was a dusty 20-year-old cotton indoor cover, and the SLC cover didn't fit because it was actually a 129SL cover that had already been returned once before by someone else. It took months of back and forth, and eventually the threat of going VERY public on the forums, to make him fix it. And of course according to him it was all my fault. His attitude was the worst part. I should have filed a BBB complaint or something. If he can't handle a car cover, imagine what could arise with an engine! Avoid avoid avoid! D. On 2012-08-06, G.M. Brown wrote: > Since I'm now considering more reliable sources for a replacement engine for > my '85 300TD, what is the group's opinion of Adsit? > TIA. > > G. M. Brown > Brevard, NC ___ 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] group's opinion of Adsit?
On Tue, 7 Aug 2012 02:15:37 -0400 "Gerry Archer" wrote: > I've watched these engine searches since this group was run out of > Canada and don't remember anyone finding a decent engine by looking for > an engine. I did find a decent engine by looking for just and engine. That was after the original engine I located was dropped on our driveway in Austin, TX, in August, 1999. The yard in Dallas from which I got the second engine has since changed hands and, I understand, is not a good. 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] I don't know why but this looks like it might be a clean car and could be a good deal
bugs? Dallas is a hot environment where the nasty bugs like to grow. I'd not be afraid of it. Could just be the battery went bad. They don't say it cranks. Yeah looks tidy, no major cracks in the dash, steering wheel looks consistent with the claimed mileage but why won't it start? Glowplugs? Sticky shut off valve? Maybe needs a squirt of WD40 down it's throat? Spose if it turns over the timing chain should be OK? Hendrik who turns over now and then On 07/08/12 08:56, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/3187467299.html ___ 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] A car Jaime would like
Yep, great colors! On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 7:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3186127745.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] group's opinion of Adsit?
You should be able to do much better at car-part.com and deal directly with the junkyard with the engine. Adsit has a reputation of being overpriced and poor service. For new stuff, call Rusty. 800 741 5252 Run to Rusty. He makes mistakes, but he tries to fix them. He's only done Mercedes parts for 36 years, just a baby. Plus he has a family to feed, keep him in mind. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 19:57:48 To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] group's opinion of Adsit? Run far far away Sent from my iPhone On Aug 6, 2012, at 6:33 PM, "G. M. Brown" wrote: Since I'm now considering more reliable sources for a replacement engine for my '85 300TD, what is the group's opinion of Adsit? TIA. G. M. Brown > Brevard, NC ___ 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
