Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

I can, or I can send them direct to those who want them.  I am aware 
Philip and others still have limited pipe size for downloads and, like 
me use ASCII for email



Craig via Mercedes 
January 28, 2020 at 10:43 PM
On Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:13:34 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes

You ARE going to post those pictures, are you not?


Craig



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Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Yes, this has turned into a lot longer, more expensive and in depth 
project than I thought.   But the end result will be a great almost like 
new 300D 2.5 that might be good and reliable for the next 20-30 years 
and quarter million miles. Since it will become primary transport for #1 
daughter, I am doing more than if I would be driving it.   Gravity 
assists in removing the subframe,  I was concerned about how to get it 
back in.   My little wood platform made all the difference in the 
world.    Karl and Max gave me some clues, and Wilton and Max helped 
with the new (used) subframe and wheel carriers.    Eddies Tar and 
Automotive helped with the press work.


I did rear rubber replacement on the 123 240D several years ago but a 
124 is completely different.  Added to that was the rusty subframe, a 
bad caliper and rustedout brake lines and a few body holes to patch.


I think the welding on the front frame mounts for the subframe turned 
out ok, and it is stronger than original, as it is built up from angle 
iron, so thicker steel.   Nowhere near a Dimitri job, but it was flux 
core wire.   After I sprayed the undercoat on,  (after grinding goobers 
off) it looks passable.


Motor mounts on a 240D are fairly easy.  just don't tighten anything 
down until all the bolts are in.   I put a 2x 4/6/8 on top of the floor 
jack under the oil pan to jack up the engine.  You can take out all the 
bolts first, but at least take out the big bolts before you start 
jacking it up.  (8mm allen socket)



OH! and if you are going to put new hard lines to the oil cooler on the 
engine, now is the time.   To replace them, you have to take the left 
motor mount off the engine.

Kevin Kraly via Mercedes 
January 28, 2020 at 10:12 PM
Attaboy! That is so nice to hear when a good, old Mercedes can be 
saved. I’ve got Hildegard up on ramps and ready to do the engine 
mounts. I’m planning to do the fan shroud replacement afterward since 
I won’t have to worry about fan blade clearance when I jack up the 
engine without the shroud in place.

Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 330 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der Doodlewagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard



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Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:13:34 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes
 wrote:

> I made a wood platform to hold the subframe without Diff and axles that 
> would balance it on the floor jack.  It worked like a charm.  I was
> able to slide the jack under the platform under the car.   I jacked the 
> subframe up and into place, making a few adjustments on the way.  The 
> right side was a little higher, so I started bolts on that side first, 
> then went to the left side; jacked it up a couple strokes, then started 
> those bolts; checked alignment; then tightened it up.
> 
> I have pictures of the subframe with the platform   It worked slick as
> snot!

You ARE going to post those pictures, are you not?


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

Attaboy! That is so nice to hear when a good, old Mercedes can be saved. I’ve 
got Hildegard up on ramps and ready to do the engine mounts. I’m planning to do 
the fan shroud replacement afterward since I won’t have to worry about fan 
blade clearance when I jack up the engine without the shroud in place.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 330 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der Doodlewagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard


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> On Jan 28, 2020, at 7:14 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> By the way, the rear brake lines are 18" Left, and 33 " right.   I used 18" 
> and 36" premade lines.   ABS, but not limited slip.
> 
> The subframe is in.  Yay!
> 
> I put the assembled subframe on a heavy sheet of cardboard, then slid it 
> under.
> 
> I made a wood platform to hold the subframe without Diff and axles that would 
> balance it on the floor jack.  It worked like a charm.  I was able to slide 
> the jack under the platform under the car.   I jacked the subframe up and 
> into place, making a few adjustments on the way.  The right side was a little 
> higher, so I started bolts on that side first, then went to the left side; 
> jacked it up a couple strokes, then started those bolts; checked alignment; 
> then tightened it up.
> 
> I have pictures of the subframe with the platform   It worked slick as snot!
> 
> The LCAs have new bushings in, so those and the springs are next.  I was 
> going to replace the pinion seal on the diff, so I need to make some way to 
> hold the axles stubs in place so I can get the yoke off to replace the seal.
> 
> Then the axles and diff go in.
> 
> Then calipers and bleeding the brakes
> hookup emergency brake
> bolt on driveshaft
> put up the back 2/3 of the exhaust
> and it should be ready!
> 
> Supposed to rain all day tomorrow, so probably nothing will happen until 
> later.
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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

There was a small used car lot in SEA east downtown that had some very
clean older Mercedes (W111 and 108) about 8 years ago.  NO RUST.

On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 9:39 PM Clay via Mercedes 
wrote:

> It seemed to me that black was the color of choice for cars in SEA.  Up
> here in ANC, it is take what ever is on the lot and thank the scumbag
> stealer for allowing you to have a new car.  The winter take a pretty good
> toll on cars (evidenced by the large number of body shops with yards
> stuffed full with cars).  There are many tiers of used car lots.  White is
> not popular here except on a work van. Red is hot.  Blues and greens, seems
> the cars that would not have a good chance of selling/lease in any other
> market get sent north.
>
> clay
>
> > On Jan 28, 2020, at 7:00 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > A few years ago a car dealer told me the easiest car color to resell was
> white. As long as people worry about resale value more than their own
> enjoyment of the car we'll stay in blandsville.
> > Curt
> >
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Using drones to combat pythons in FL

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Other than that, sounds pretty tasty.

On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 5:53 PM G Mann via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Ehhhmmm... small problem Andrew... to cook the snake, someone has to handle
> it... thus a virus transfer vector... thus infection of the new carrier...
>
> No problem, right? It's only a deadly virus that mutates quickly and has no
> known vaccine or cure
>
> On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 2:16 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Even if cooked thoroughly?
> >
> > On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 4:14 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes  writes:
> > >
> > > > Interesting approach to a serious issue.  Are pythons a problem in
> > > > Dan's neighborhood --- or a food source?
> > >
> > > Might not want to eat wild snakes. The Wuhan virus was linked to snake
> > > meat, at least I saw that in some reports.
> > >
> > > Allan
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[MBZ] This is a rare 115 with actual leather not Tex

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Too bad they screwed it up with the multi color patch job though. It’s too 
rusty for the price though. 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/607204800103485/


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Re: [MBZ] GLA 250 w/damage

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On Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:51:01 -0500 Allan Streib 
wrote:

> Craig via Mercedes  writes:
> 
> > Is that the only photograph of the car?
> 
> No, there are a few others:

And those don't show the passenger side of the car ...


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

By the way, the rear brake lines are 18" Left, and 33 " right.   I used 
18" and 36" premade lines.   ABS, but not limited slip.


The subframe is in.  Yay!

I put the assembled subframe on a heavy sheet of cardboard, then slid it 
under.


I made a wood platform to hold the subframe without Diff and axles that 
would balance it on the floor jack.  It worked like a charm.  I was able 
to slide the jack under the platform under the car.   I jacked the 
subframe up and into place, making a few adjustments on the way.  The 
right side was a little higher, so I started bolts on that side first, 
then went to the left side; jacked it up a couple strokes, then started 
those bolts; checked alignment; then tightened it up.


I have pictures of the subframe with the platform   It worked slick as snot!

The LCAs have new bushings in, so those and the springs are next.  I was 
going to replace the pinion seal on the diff, so I need to make some way 
to hold the axles stubs in place so I can get the yoke off to replace 
the seal.


Then the axles and diff go in.

Then calipers and bleeding the brakes
hookup emergency brake
bolt on driveshaft
put up the back 2/3 of the exhaust
and it should be ready!

Supposed to rain all day tomorrow, so probably nothing will happen until 
later.

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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

[Clay via Mercedes]

It seemed to me that black was the color of choice for cars in SEA.  Up here in 
ANC, it is take what ever is on the lot and thank the scumbag stealer for 
allowing you to have a new car.  The winter take a pretty good toll on cars 
(evidenced by the large number of body shops with yards stuffed full with 
cars).  There are many tiers of used car lots.  White is not popular here 
except on a work van. Red is hot.  Blues and greens, seems the cars that would 
not have a good chance of selling/lease in any other market get sent north.

clay

> On Jan 28, 2020, at 7:00 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> A few years ago a car dealer told me the easiest car color to resell was 
> white. As long as people worry about resale value more than their own 
> enjoyment of the car we'll stay in blandsville.
> Curt
> 
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

[Clay via Mercedes]

SWMBA house has that blah grey tone interior paint.  I seem to recall that in 
SEA you could take your the unused portion of paint in the can to the recycle 
depot/hazard waste yard for recycle/remix.  All the discards got magically 
enhanced into a large mixer (somebody must have had a clue what they were 
looking to end up with) and then dispensed into 5 gallon buckets for quick and 
dirty application to walls.  Sold the stuff at dollar store prices.  I never 
used it, but did supply them with many buckets of paint.   I am at a loss for 
how they mixed up the pumpkin spice flavor cans I donated.

Either way, I think the end product was on the greyish (zombie flesh?) tone or 
weak chocolate milk.

clay


> On Jan 28, 2020, at 4:26 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Most houses today are moving to a mix of grey and beige. They call it 
> greyige. They attribute it to the home "improvement" shows on TV. Note I put 
> improvement in quotes. Most of those houses are unlivable when they're done 
> with them. I'm glad I don't watch them.
> -Curt


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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 When I travel I usually aim to get a Kia Soul not because its a great car, its 
not, but because they come in bright colors. Nothing is worse than a silver 
Camry, I've lost several of them and had to use the key fob emergency button to 
find the car.
-Curt

On Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 1:08:41 PM EST, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 Historically, VW and dogde stand out in my memory for offering bright 
colors.   Plum Crazy, superbee, and bright yellow and red bugs along 
with blue green and other color bugs.

I would expect these companies to be the first to offer colors again.   
I have seen bright yellow dogdes already.

> Craig via Mercedes 
> January 28, 2020 at 11:14 AM
> On Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:33:50 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes
>
> Actually, the resurgence has already begun!
>
> https://blog.fcpeuro.com/14-of-the-most-interesting-colors-offered-on-european-cars-today
>
> Of note is the number of colors mentioned for each manufacturer:
>
> Volvo 1
> Porsche 3
> Volkswagen 3
> Audi 3
> BMW 3
> Mercedes-Benz 1
>
> This, of course, is not the number of colors each manufacturer offers ...
>
>
> Craig
>

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[MBZ] 99 $500E300

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

So I’m out here checking this car over. Interior needs a good cleaning but is 
quite decent, upholstery good, a few little broken bits but nothing bad, the 
bits are in the car. Body has a coupla small dings and various little ditzels 
where rock chips have rusted through but otherwise quite straight. One piece 
missing from front bumper next to the tow hook. The intercooler is sorta loose. 
Engine is pretty clean. 

I don’t think the guy put everything back together when he removed the intake 
manifold, there are a few bits including the EGR tube collar (which is a PITA) 
to replace) in a magnetic dish under the hood but I think all the bits are 
there. 

I have the battery charger on it so tomorrow I’m going to see if some simple 
twiddles, relays and connections and such, might get it going. 

Almost new original spare in trunk but lug wrench and tools gone. Tires have 
good tread but are crap but I have the new set Of Kumhos on the smashed 
$500E300. 

No coolant in the tank so will have to check that out. 

If I get it running maybe I’ll respray it in some pimp color, the white 
nauseates me. Or maybe it will grow on me if I get it running. It’s probably in 
better shape than the smashed $500E300 and a lot fewer miles, 185k v 325k. The 
$600E320 has 242k. 

--FT
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Using drones to combat pythons in FL

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Ehhhmmm... small problem Andrew... to cook the snake, someone has to handle
it... thus a virus transfer vector... thus infection of the new carrier...

No problem, right? It's only a deadly virus that mutates quickly and has no
known vaccine or cure

On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 2:16 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Even if cooked thoroughly?
>
> On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 4:14 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes  writes:
> >
> > > Interesting approach to a serious issue.  Are pythons a problem in
> > > Dan's neighborhood --- or a food source?
> >
> > Might not want to eat wild snakes. The Wuhan virus was linked to snake
> > meat, at least I saw that in some reports.
> >
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Using drones to combat pythons in FL

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Even if cooked thoroughly?

On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 4:14 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes  writes:
>
> > Interesting approach to a serious issue.  Are pythons a problem in
> > Dan's neighborhood --- or a food source?
>
> Might not want to eat wild snakes. The Wuhan virus was linked to snake
> meat, at least I saw that in some reports.
>
> Allan
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Using drones to combat pythons in FL

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes  writes:

> Interesting approach to a serious issue.  Are pythons a problem in
> Dan's neighborhood --- or a food source?

Might not want to eat wild snakes. The Wuhan virus was linked to snake
meat, at least I saw that in some reports.

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] GLA 250 w/damage

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

I have no idea of value, but you should go to KBB, NADAand Edmunds with 
the mileage, your zip code and if possible, the VIN.   Look up the avg 
trade in and avg private seller values.   Take the lows of those 2 
values, deduct the repair cost, and another $500 to 1000 and that should 
be your offer.


A local body shop may give you an estimate, or you may need to pay them 
for it.   Big differences in using junkyard parts vs new.   Paint is 
just EXPENSIVE.


 you can go to car-part.com and see what prive and availability is for 
used parts.  Late model used parts are high.  at least 50% of new list 
price.   Used to be you could buy NEW MB fenders from the dealer for the 
price of used ones that needed prep time also.



Craig via Mercedes 
January 28, 2020 at 2:43 PM
On Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:12:43 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes

Is that the only photograph of the car?


Craig

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[MBZ] OT: Using drones to combat pythons in FL

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Interesting approach to a serious issue.  Are pythons a problem in Dan's
neighborhood --- or a food source?

FLORIDABill would let agencies use drones to fight pythonsPublished:
Tuesday, January 28, 2020[image: Burmese python. Photo credit: Fish and
Wildlife Service/Wikipedia]

A Burmese python caught in Everglades National Park. Fish and Wildlife
Service/Wikipedia

Florida could turn to the sky to fight Burmese pythons on the ground under
a bill a Senate committee unanimously approved yesterday to allow two state
agencies to use drones in the effort to eradicate invasive plants and
animals.

The bill would create an exception to a current law that prohibits law
enforcement from using drones to gather information and bans state agencies
from using drones to gather images on private land. It would allow the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Forest
Service to fly drones to manage and eradicate invasive species on public
lands.

State Sen. Ben Albritton (R) said he has been told that drones equipped
with lidar, which stands for "light detection and ranging," might be able
to identify pythons.

"As you know, chasing those nasty critters down there in the Everglades is
a difficult task," Albritton said. "It would help these folks do their job."

He said drones would also help the agencies spot a fern native to Asia
that's destroying Florida's natural vegetation.

"There's this plant called *Lygodium* — Old World climbing fern — which is
wreaking havoc all over Everglades National Park and many other places in
the state. I've flown over it in a helicopter, and I recognized that it was
pretty easy to discern where it is," Albritton said.

The state wildlife agency's website warns that *Lygodium microphyllum* spreads
rapidly and is a "severe threat" to Everglades tree islands and puts other
forests at greater risk for wildfires because it serves as a fire ladder.

"The fern's ability to grow up and over trees and shrubs and to form dense
horizontal canopies allows it to cover whole communities of plants reducing
native plant diversity," the website says. "Some Everglades tree islands
are so completely blanketed by the fern that it is not possible to see
trees and other vegetation beneath the fern canopy."

The bill would also allow the agencies to use drones to fight wildfires.

"During a fire, they can use these drones to look for escape routes for
employees, if needed, if they get trapped in," Albritton said. "They can
measure tinder on the ground. There's a lot of different opportunities for
that technology to yield a safer environment for those folks." *— Brendan
Farrington, Associated Press*
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Re: [MBZ] GLA 250 w/damage

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Craig via Mercedes  writes:

> Is that the only photograph of the car?

No, there are a few others:

https://ccf-prd-images.s3.amazonaws.com/prd/iu-classifieds-prd/20200127T033608101_1faa540f-c46a-4345-9bb6-42084472f340

https://ccf-prd-images.s3.amazonaws.com/prd/iu-classifieds-prd/20200127T033608330_cec8b47f-ced6-4554-8d99-81779b1ff83c

https://ccf-prd-images.s3.amazonaws.com/prd/iu-classifieds-prd/20200127T033608531_92aa00b7-deff-4b81-be3b-76f8ce0826f6

https://ccf-prd-images.s3.amazonaws.com/prd/iu-classifieds-prd/20200127T033608788_ec2ff67a-3747-47ec-88d8-d051472513a0


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Re: [MBZ] GLA 250 w/damage

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On Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:12:43 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes
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> (Re-sending, with image link instead of attached, in case that was an
> issue.)
> 
> https://ccf-prd-images.s3.amazonaws.com/prd/iu-classifieds-prd/20200127T033608788_ec2ff67a-3747-47ec-88d8-d051472513a0
> 
> Local ad, Asking $16K for this, 2015 GLA 250 4 matic, 38,000 miles.
> 
> Damage disclosed in attached photo. Seller quotes KBB value of $19,500.
> Does $3,500 seem about right for the damage?

Is that the only photograph of the car?


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[MBZ] GLA 250 w/damage

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

(Re-sending, with image link instead of attached, in case that was an issue.)

https://ccf-prd-images.s3.amazonaws.com/prd/iu-classifieds-prd/20200127T033608788_ec2ff67a-3747-47ec-88d8-d051472513a0

Local ad, Asking $16K for this, 2015 GLA 250 4 matic, 38,000 miles.

Damage disclosed in attached photo. Seller quotes KBB value of $19,500. Does 
$3,500 seem about right for the damage?

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] LA cars

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There used to be a guy who lived in Garden Grove who always had W123 coupes for 
sale. Most were back 40 Okie Fodder but once in a great while one of his 
polished turds wasn’t too bad. Seems like they are getting scarce. 

Bob R

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> On Jan 28, 2020, at 10:18 AM, Craig via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> On Mon, 27 Jan 2020 21:07:21 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> So I will be out in LA for work next month.  Any cheap cars out there I 
>> should be on the lookout for or are they all crack prices?
> 
> Is that Los Alamos,
> or Louisiana,
> or Los Angeles?   :-)
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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Historically, VW and dogde stand out in my memory for offering bright 
colors.   Plum Crazy, superbee, and bright yellow and red bugs along 
with blue green and other color bugs.


I would expect these companies to be the first to offer colors again.   
I have seen bright yellow dogdes already.



Craig via Mercedes 
January 28, 2020 at 11:14 AM
On Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:33:50 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes

Actually, the resurgence has already begun!

https://blog.fcpeuro.com/14-of-the-most-interesting-colors-offered-on-european-cars-today

Of note is the number of colors mentioned for each manufacturer:

Volvo 1
Porsche 3
Volkswagen 3
Audi 3
BMW 3
Mercedes-Benz 1

This, of course, is not the number of colors each manufacturer offers ...


Craig



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Re: [MBZ] Meth is the drug of choice in rural areas

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Is that a stock rear deck spoiler?

On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 10:12 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/461970421166143/
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Re: [MBZ] LA cars

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On Mon, 27 Jan 2020 21:07:21 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
 wrote:

> So I will be out in LA for work next month.  Any cheap cars out there I 
> should be on the lookout for or are they all crack prices?

Is that Los Alamos,
 or Louisiana,
 or Los Angeles?   :-)


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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

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On Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:33:50 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes
 wrote:

> you got it.   Depression psychology.    But fortunately, a few people 
> are starting to break the grip of the dark gray depression.   Look for
> a resurgence of color in the next few years.

Actually, the resurgence has already begun!

https://blog.fcpeuro.com/14-of-the-most-interesting-colors-offered-on-european-cars-today

Of note is the number of colors mentioned for each manufacturer:

Volvo   1
Porsche 3
Volkswagen  3
Audi3
BMW 3
Mercedes-Benz   1

This, of course, is not the number of colors each manufacturer offers ...


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Meth is the drug of choice in higher-end communities too

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Might actually be a little on the low side, slightly. 

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> 
> That’s actually a pretty realistic ask for that car.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Jan 28, 2020, at 10:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/584937572349134/
>> 
>> -- 
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Re: [MBZ] Meth is the drug of choice in higher-end communiti

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3 crappy pictures doesn't help...
Curt

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  On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 10:55 AM, dan--- via Mercedes 
wrote:   That’s actually a pretty realistic ask for that car.

-D

> On Jan 28, 2020, at 10:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/584937572349134/
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

A few years ago a car dealer told me the easiest car color to resell was white. 
As long as people worry about resale value more than their own enjoyment of the 
car we'll stay in blandsville.
Curt

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  On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 10:34 AM, Curley McLain via 
Mercedes wrote:   you got it.   Depression psychology.   
 But fortunately, a few people 
are starting to break the grip of the dark gray depression.   Look for a 
resurgence of color in the next few years.

> fmiser via Mercedes 
> January 28, 2020 at 9:06 AM
>> Curley wrote:
>> EVERYTHING is GRAY!!!
> Like a battleship?
>
> Or a prison?
>
> Just sayin'
>
>

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Re: [MBZ] Meth is the drug of choice in higher-end communities too

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That’s actually a pretty realistic ask for that car.

-D

> On Jan 28, 2020, at 10:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/584937572349134/
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Can datamb/lastvin be wrong?

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I could me losing my mind but I’m pretty certain it was white. I will have to 
look at the code on the data plate. 

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> On Jan 28, 2020, at 9:38 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> you will need to look at the color on the data plate, then decide.   
> Depending on the lighting conditions, light ivory may have appeared white.   
> Midnight blue can easily be mistaken for black or gray, depending on lighting 
> conditions.
> 
>> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>> January 28, 2020 at 9:33 AM
>> I got a deal working on a really nice 150k mile 81 240D 4 speed. Ran the 
>> carfax and it’s clean. Last night I ran vin thru lastvin aka datamb. It 
>> shows color is light ivory. Car is in fact white. If some PO changed the 
>> color they must have done a really complete job as I didn’t notice any color 
>> difference in the door jams or engine compartment. Is it possible it came up 
>> with the wrong color? I guess I will have to look at it closer when I get it 
>> home.
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Re: [MBZ] Can datamb/lastvin be wrong?

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

you will need to look at the color on the data plate, then decide.   
Depending on the lighting conditions, light ivory may have appeared 
white.   Midnight blue can easily be mistaken for black or gray, 
depending on lighting conditions.



Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
January 28, 2020 at 9:33 AM
I got a deal working on a really nice 150k mile 81 240D 4 speed. Ran 
the carfax and it’s clean. Last night I ran vin thru lastvin aka 
datamb. It shows color is light ivory. Car is in fact white. If some 
PO changed the color they must have done a really complete job as I 
didn’t notice any color difference in the door jams or engine 
compartment. Is it possible it came up with the wrong color? I guess I 
will have to look at it closer when I get it home.




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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

you got it.   Depression psychology.    But fortunately, a few people 
are starting to break the grip of the dark gray depression.   Look for a 
resurgence of color in the next few years.



fmiser via Mercedes 
January 28, 2020 at 9:06 AM

Curley wrote:
EVERYTHING is GRAY!!!

Like a battleship?

Or a prison?

Just sayin'




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[MBZ] Can datamb/lastvin be wrong?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

I got a deal working on a really nice 150k mile 81 240D 4 speed. Ran the carfax 
and it’s clean. Last night I ran vin thru lastvin aka datamb. It shows color is 
light ivory. Car is in fact white. If some PO changed the color they must have 
done a really complete job as I didn’t notice any color difference in the door 
jams or engine compartment. Is it possible it came up with the wrong color? I 
guess I will have to look at it closer when I get it home. 

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[MBZ] Meth is the drug of choice in higher-end communities too

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/584937572349134/

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[MBZ] Meth is the drug of choice in rural areas

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/461970421166143/

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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

[fmiser via Mercedes]

> Curley wrote:

> EVERYTHING is GRAY!!! 

Like a battleship?

Or a prison?

Just sayin'

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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

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210 antenna is built into the rear bumper.

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> 
> 
> Parts car. Maybe I could use the muffler and injectors (if they did just 
> install those, no WVO usage), then might be useful to remove the starter, 
> alternator, compressor, and put those on the shelf. Were the tires any good? 
> Radio stock? Wonder if the antenna would fit in a 124.
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

[dan--- via Mercedes]

I call these “appliance colors”.

They resemble industrial grays and other colors that were popular in the late 
50s and early 60s. Some I like, others, not so much.

-D

> On Jan 28, 2020, at 8:26 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Most houses today are moving to a mix of grey and beige. They call it 
> greyige. They attribute it to the home "improvement" shows on TV. Note I put 
> improvement in quotes. Most of those houses are unlivable when they're done 
> with them. I'm glad I don't watch them.
> -Curt
> 
>On Monday, January 27, 2020, 11:05:45 PM EST, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:  
> 
> Some little bowtie designer snot at montvale or some bowtie marketing 
> snot at montvale told the MBUSA suits that was the appropriate colors 
> for the time.   Like every house for sale or redone by a designer has 
> any color you want as long as it is GRAY   DULL, DRAB, COLORLESS GRAY!   
> That is what the hipsters are buying (because the same designers (and 
> better homes & Gardens, etc) told them everything in the house has to be 
> GRAY!  Just went by a newly redone Tar-jay store on Sat.  EVERYTHING is 
> GRAY!!! Even the red circles of their logo are DULL, DRAB, COLORLESS 
> GRAY! Fuglyy!!!   but is what sells.   The BH circuit has 
> not yest discovered that we are in the 4th year of a new era, and the 
> DULL, DRAB, COLORLESS GRAY is OUT!   I am starting to see more brand x 
> cars in living colors.  That is a good sign.
> 
> #1 daughter just had me look at pictures of the "ideal" house they 
> found.  Guess what!  EVERY surface inside the whole house is DULL, DRAB, 
> COLORLESS GRAY!   Whatver
> 
> 
> 
>> Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>> January 27, 2020 at 8:58 PM
>> Yeah if I got it I’d put the turbo engine in it, I bet it’s completely 
>> buggered.
>> 
>> It’s gray with a beige interior though. Fugly. What were they thinking?
>> 
>> --FT
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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Most houses today are moving to a mix of grey and beige. They call it greyige. 
They attribute it to the home "improvement" shows on TV. Note I put improvement 
in quotes. Most of those houses are unlivable when they're done with them. I'm 
glad I don't watch them.
-Curt

On Monday, January 27, 2020, 11:05:45 PM EST, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 Some little bowtie designer snot at montvale or some bowtie marketing 
snot at montvale told the MBUSA suits that was the appropriate colors 
for the time.   Like every house for sale or redone by a designer has 
any color you want as long as it is GRAY   DULL, DRAB, COLORLESS GRAY!   
That is what the hipsters are buying (because the same designers (and 
better homes & Gardens, etc) told them everything in the house has to be 
GRAY!  Just went by a newly redone Tar-jay store on Sat.  EVERYTHING is 
GRAY!!! Even the red circles of their logo are DULL, DRAB, COLORLESS 
GRAY! Fuglyy!!!   but is what sells.   The BH circuit has 
not yest discovered that we are in the 4th year of a new era, and the 
DULL, DRAB, COLORLESS GRAY is OUT!   I am starting to see more brand x 
cars in living colors.  That is a good sign.

#1 daughter just had me look at pictures of the "ideal" house they 
found.  Guess what!  EVERY surface inside the whole house is DULL, DRAB, 
COLORLESS GRAY!   Whatver



> Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
> January 27, 2020 at 8:58 PM
> Yeah if I got it I’d put the turbo engine in it, I bet it’s completely 
> buggered.
>
> It’s gray with a beige interior though. Fugly. What were they thinking?
>
> --FT

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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

The car has been sitting awhile. One tire was flat, others looked old. Looked 
like veg oil dripping out the bottom and on the driveway. Engine oil either was 
clean or nonexistent on the dipstick. Was kinda sad because the car generally 
wasn’t bad. It really would be a good transplant candidate. I’ve got engine and 
tires...  

--FT
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> wrote:
> 
> 
> Parts car. Maybe I could use the muffler and injectors (if they did just 
> install those, no WVO usage), then might be useful to remove the starter, 
> alternator, compressor, and put those on the shelf. Were the tires any good? 
> Radio stock? Wonder if the antenna would fit in a 124.
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Parts car. Maybe I could use the muffler and injectors (if they did just 
install those, no WVO usage), then might be useful to remove the starter, 
alternator, compressor, and put those on the shelf. Were the tires any good? 
Radio stock? Wonder if the antenna would fit in a 124.


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Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

The minute I see/hear “WVO”, “fryer oil” or “veggie oil” I turn tail and run. 
There’s no way you’ll ever make one of these cars right again without major 
work and $$$.

-D


> On Jan 27, 2020, at 9:58 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Yeah if I got it I’d put the turbo engine in it, I bet it’s completely 
> buggered. 
> 
> It’s gray with a beige interior though. Fugly. What were they thinking?
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 27, 2020, at 9:54 PM, G Mann via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Waste veg oil never burns cleanly and always has huge carbon left behind. I
>> will give you odds the valves are clumps of carbon that are now holding
>> open, the rings are locked in their grooves with hard carbon. The IP is
>> destroyed and can NOT be rebuilt. The injectors are covered in hard carbon
>> and WVO snot baked and cooked and coked in place...
>> The other damage is to long to list.
>> 
>>> On Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 7:42 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Come get it. She’ll call probably.
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> Sent from iPhone
>>> 
 On Jan 27, 2020, at 9:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 Come on dude, you should have jumped on it. Find a $300 IP and then
>>> have a $2k car maybe.
 
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> On Jan 27, 2020, at 8:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> $500  I’m cheap though.
> 
> --FT
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>>> On Jan 27, 2020, at 8:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Yep probably needs a IP. You could sell the WVO stuff to one or the
>>> morons on the 123 page. How much were they asking for the car?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Jan 27, 2020, at 6:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I went to look at this dead car. Looked nice except for hood clear
>>> coat was gone. Interior nice. I lift up the ashtray door and see this panel
>>> with a temp gauge and a big switch that says VEG OIL. WTF.
>>> 
>>> I look in the trunk and there’s a tank and plumbing, heating lines or
>>> something. I ask the woman she says they added the veg oil thing in like
>>> 2005. Collected and filtered restaurant oil and used that. I suggested this
>>> was why the car was dead. She said some mech replaced the injectors but
>>> it’s still no go. I suggested this was why the engine was dead, maybe the
>>> injection pump or whatever. It's dead, Jim.
>>> 
>>> I offered $300 thinking I could put the smashed car engine in this
>>> car and have another nice E300. It’s not a turbo and the veg stuff would
>>> have to go so I guess that would be some challenge.
>>> 
>>> She said someone else was coming to look at it so declined my offer
>>> but has my info.
>>> 
>>> I picked up the 99 E300 today, battery needs to be charged. Will see
>>> what the story is with it. I hate the white/beige.
>>> 
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