[MBZ] Photography is not my strong suit - 2001 CLK320 - $500 (and others)

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-mechanic-special-audi-a4/7338038125.html

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Re: [MBZ] Allan karmann Ghia where/tire

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Ronald Courcy via Mercedes  writes:

> What size tires are you using on your Ghia?  It would be a good idea
> to verify that they fit in your spare tire "well".  I seem to remember
> that the stock size is 560/15 but 600/15 were a popular
> oversize. Nowadays 155 versus 165. Anyways the larger size did not fit
> in the spare tire well of the VW bugs I am not sure about the Ghia's.

I tried it tonight. The 165/15 tire did not fit in the spare tire
well. So I guess I need to get a 155 tire for the spare. It will be a
bit like the donut spare in a modern car I guess. The overall diameter
on the 155 tire is about 0.6" smaller as well.

Thanks for mentioning this, I would have never considered that the spare
tire well was that tight.

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[MBZ] Poos needs to Martha this

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Re: [MBZ] Engine number

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VIN: WDBEB28D0LB242197
Thank you!

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> Probably easier to find it on the data card.  Chat me the VIN and i'll get
> it for you.
> 
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>> Where do I find on om602 300D?
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Re: [MBZ] Another One For Dan

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Saw it. Nothing older than 2000. The first couple model years had issues.

Thanks for pointing it out, though.

-D

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> 
> https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/thonotosassa-1998-mercedes-benz-ml-320/7338227334.html
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> A bit old, and about $1,500 too much. There really isn't much out there.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Engine number

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Probably easier to find it on the data card.  Chat me the VIN and i'll get
it for you.

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[MBZ] Engine number

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

Where do I find on om602 300D?

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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

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Vintage longines- all class!

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>  wrote:
> 
> I am partial to Vintage Longines,  Wittnauer, and Movado wrist watches.
> Especially the self-winding variety. I had a Grand Prix that would hold its
> time for 3 days after I took it off.
> 
>> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021, 4:31 PM OK Don via Mercedes 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> When I feel that a watch will help me "look cool", I get my Dad's Accutron
>> -- I wear it about once every ten years - usually needs a new battery.
>> 
>> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 3:24 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I used to buy really, really nice Rolex (and other) knockoffs in Taiwan
>>> and Singapore in the 90s. I would bring them back and hand them out as
>>> gifts to friends. Good quality ones with solid Seiko movements were
>> around
>>> $40 on the street. I showed one to our jeweler neighbor in WI and he was
>>> really surprised at the quality.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
 On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:19 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 And a few fake Rolex watches!
 
 
 On 17/06/2021 3:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> Amen! For that you could buy two or more…
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:16 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Just as I suggested earlier - Don't buy a Rolex - Buy a good classic
>>> Mercedes.
>> 
>> Randy
>> 
>> On 17/06/2021 3:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Holy mother of pearl! My former watch now sells new for $40k! That’s
>>> totally insane.
>>> 
>>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

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Yes!

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> On Jun 17, 2021, at 2:58 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
>  Sure but a watch is a lot classier than a cell phone. Which reminds me I 
> should have worn my watch to the office today. I normally don't wear it 
> because I can't be trusted to not put it into harms way...
> -Curt
> 
>On Thursday, June 17, 2021, 12:17:52 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:  
> 
> You don't need a watch if you carry a cellphone.
> 
> Buy yourself a nice classic Mercedes diesel.
> 
> Randy
> 
>> On 16/06/2021 8:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
>> Without Jabba to chime in it will be slightly more pedestrian.
>> Since my company, to whom I whored out the last 38 years of my life, has 
>> never done service awards or does nothing for someone retiring, I’m thinking 
>> of buying myself a retirement gift.
>> 
>> AZBob
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

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They're really not worth much now, but I'll give each of you $5.

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> I got one for HS graduation. Word it for a long time. Still have it in a
> drawer somewhere.
>
> --FT
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Re: [MBZ] 1987 300D - 147k miles - $1,000

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That needs to be investigated.

Max Dillon
Charleston SC


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> No pics. "New paint required"
> 
> https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-mercedes/7337950812.html
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

I got one for HS graduation. Word it for a long time. Still have it in a drawer 
somewhere. 

--FT
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> On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:31 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 

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[MBZ] 1987 300D - 147k miles - $1,000

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

No pics. "New paint required"

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-mercedes/7337950812.html

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[MBZ] 2001 SLK320 - 128k miles - $8,500

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Looks in good shape.

https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/lebanon-mercedes-benz-slk320/7338152625.html

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[MBZ] Another One For Dan

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/thonotosassa-1998-mercedes-benz-ml-320/7338227334.html

A bit old, and about $1,500 too much. There really isn't much out there.


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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

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Congrats.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Thu, Jun 17, 2021, 8:16 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> The boy child graduated his pulmonary critical care fellowship at Stanford
> yesterday as Chief Fellow. Off to DC area for “real” job in a few weeks. If
> you’re ever in Fairfax VA and find yourself dying, look him up!
>
> Somehow I guess I managed to raise him fairly good.
>
> Oh, and he drove his 84 300SD for a few years...
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

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Not a surgeon. Residents and Fellows can work nights at care facilities or at a 
docinabox or hospitals/clinics if they are short staffed. When former wife was 
a resident and fellow the rate was like $1k/night. Probably closer to $2k now. 

Neighbor in Houston who was an ER trauma surgeon picked up these gigs sitting 
at a remote bank of monitors overnight Watching ICU patients. If something 
happened he could call a doc who was floating at the hospital. This was like 
15yr ago he was getting $1800 a night. He would do this a few nights a month on 
his days off when he wanted to buy a car or something or go on a trip. 

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> On Jun 17, 2021, at 2:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

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True, but he was master of his domain.

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> Anyone recall that Seinfeld episode when George Costanza is selected as a 
> hand model? He's on cloud nine until he comes rudely down-to-earth due to an 
> unfortunate accident...
> 
> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021, 3:24 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes  > wrote:
> Wife’s breast surgeon, a self-professed “boob guy”, is into fishing and 
> Jeeps. Like many doctors, he has the mechanical agility of a small child. He 
> would come into the exam room with his hand/fingers bandaged up on a regular 
> basis, the result of him “changing the oil in the Jeep last weekend.”
> 
> Her reconstructive surgeon, who works directly with this guy and socializes 
> with him, often pondered to us as to why he would risk damaging his hands 
> since they’re how he makes a living…
> 
> -D
> 
> > On Jun 17, 2021, at 2:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
> > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> > 
> > *Not really into expensive stuff although he did buy a pretty decent mtn
> > bike a year or so ago with money he made on moonlighting gigs. *
> > 
> > What does a surgeon do when moonlighting?  Volunteer in the ER?  Tutor
> > medical students?  Play in a jazz band?
> > 
> > On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 12:39 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com > wrote:
> > 
> >> On 17/06/2021 11:35 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> >>> It's kinda funny, he travels pretty light.  Not really into expensive
> >>> stuff although he did buy a pretty decent mtn bike a year or so ago
> >>> with money he made on moonlighting gigs.  Other than that he is pretty
> >>> basic in his wants.  It will be interesting to see how his lifestyle
> >>> develops *(or maybe he will take care of me!)*
> >>> 
> >>> --FT
> >> 
> >> 
> >> So, maybe he will buy you a bunch more old Mercedes. Be sure to hint
> >> openly.
> >> 
> >> Randy
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Re: [MBZ] Becker radio codes

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

The guy at the parts counter is probably looking up the VMI on his computer by 
searching the radio serial number field, I presume. Never asked if it’s 
searchable by the different fields in the document - I’ll ask next time I’m 
over there. It may also be searchable by the build sheet in the EPC, possibly.  
Still easiest way to get it is with the last 8 of the VIN.

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:56 PM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> I must have a good dealer then. I copy the serial number for the radio (or 
> maybe show the radio) and the guy at the parts counter gives me the code. I 
> must look honest.
> 
> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021, 3:53 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes  > wrote:
> Uh, yes it does. The code is in the VMI which is referenced by the VIN. You 
> give the dealer the VIN, they look up the VMI, which has the factory supplied 
> radio code in it.
> 
> That goes back well into the 1980s.
> 
> I’ve pasted a screen shot below of the VMI for my former 1990 350SDL’s VMI 
> with the radio code and serial number in it. As my posts with attachments 
> typically get stripped, it probably won’t show up, but I”m more than willing 
> to forward it to anyone who questions this.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:36 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
> > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> > 
> > The radio code up to 199x has nothing to do with the VIN.
> > 
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> > 
> >> On 2021-06-16 19:18, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> >>> They need the VIN of the vehicle it was shipped in.
> >> 
> >> These days, just about everything you buy from a knackers (not a u-pull)
> >> has the VIN on the invoice. (and if you 'rebuild' a salvage car, you
> >> better have invoices for every part you used, with VINs on the paperwork
> >> for all used parts, or you're not getting a rebuilt title, at least not
> >> in Michigan)
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

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My big brother has our Dad’s Longines self winder that he bought following 
WWII. Beautiful watch, very basic but with a timeless (no pun intended) design.

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 5:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I am partial to Vintage Longines,  Wittnauer, and Movado wrist watches.
> Especially the self-winding variety. I had a Grand Prix that would hold its
> time for 3 days after I took it off.
> 
> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021, 4:31 PM OK Don via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> 
>> When I feel that a watch will help me "look cool", I get my Dad's Accutron
>> -- I wear it about once every ten years - usually needs a new battery.
>> 
>> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 3:24 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I used to buy really, really nice Rolex (and other) knockoffs in Taiwan
>>> and Singapore in the 90s. I would bring them back and hand them out as
>>> gifts to friends. Good quality ones with solid Seiko movements were
>> around
>>> $40 on the street. I showed one to our jeweler neighbor in WI and he was
>>> really surprised at the quality.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
 On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:19 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 And a few fake Rolex watches!
 
 
 On 17/06/2021 3:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> Amen! For that you could buy two or more…
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:16 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Just as I suggested earlier - Don't buy a Rolex - Buy a good classic
>>> Mercedes.
>> 
>> Randy
>> 
>> On 17/06/2021 3:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Holy mother of pearl! My former watch now sells new for $40k! That’s
>>> totally insane.
>>> 
>>> -D
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>> 
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>> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
>> 
>> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”
>> Wernher
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I am partial to Vintage Longines,  Wittnauer, and Movado wrist watches.
Especially the self-winding variety. I had a Grand Prix that would hold its
time for 3 days after I took it off.

On Thu, Jun 17, 2021, 4:31 PM OK Don via Mercedes 
wrote:

> When I feel that a watch will help me "look cool", I get my Dad's Accutron
> -- I wear it about once every ten years - usually needs a new battery.
>
> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 3:24 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > I used to buy really, really nice Rolex (and other) knockoffs in Taiwan
> > and Singapore in the 90s. I would bring them back and hand them out as
> > gifts to friends. Good quality ones with solid Seiko movements were
> around
> > $40 on the street. I showed one to our jeweler neighbor in WI and he was
> > really surprised at the quality.
> >
> > -D
> >
> > > On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:19 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > And a few fake Rolex watches!
> > >
> > >
> > > On 17/06/2021 3:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> > >> Amen! For that you could buy two or more…
> > >>
> > >> -D
> > >>
> > >>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:16 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> Just as I suggested earlier - Don't buy a Rolex - Buy a good classic
> > Mercedes.
> > >>>
> > >>> Randy
> > >>>
> > >>> On 17/06/2021 3:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> >  Holy mother of pearl! My former watch now sells new for $40k! That’s
> > totally insane.
> > 
> >  -D
> > 
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>
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Re: [MBZ] Becker radio codes

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I must have a good dealer then. I copy the serial number for the radio (or
maybe show the radio) and the guy at the parts counter gives me the code. I
must look honest.

On Thu, Jun 17, 2021, 3:53 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Uh, yes it does. The code is in the VMI which is referenced by the VIN.
> You give the dealer the VIN, they look up the VMI, which has the factory
> supplied radio code in it.
>
> That goes back well into the 1980s.
>
> I’ve pasted a screen shot below of the VMI for my former 1990 350SDL’s VMI
> with the radio code and serial number in it. As my posts with attachments
> typically get stripped, it probably won’t show up, but I”m more than
> willing to forward it to anyone who questions this.
>
> -D
>
>
>
>
> > On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:36 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > The radio code up to 199x has nothing to do with the VIN.
> >
> > On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 9:38 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> On 2021-06-16 19:18, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> >>> They need the VIN of the vehicle it was shipped in.
> >>
> >> These days, just about everything you buy from a knackers (not a u-pull)
> >> has the VIN on the invoice. (and if you 'rebuild' a salvage car, you
> >> better have invoices for every part you used, with VINs on the paperwork
> >> for all used parts, or you're not getting a rebuilt title, at least not
> >> in Michigan)
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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Anyone recall that Seinfeld episode when George Costanza is selected as a
hand model? He's on cloud nine until he comes rudely down-to-earth due to
an unfortunate accident...

On Thu, Jun 17, 2021, 3:24 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Wife’s breast surgeon, a self-professed “boob guy”, is into fishing and
> Jeeps. Like many doctors, he has the mechanical agility of a small child.
> He would come into the exam room with his hand/fingers bandaged up on a
> regular basis, the result of him “changing the oil in the Jeep last
> weekend.”
>
> Her reconstructive surgeon, who works directly with this guy and
> socializes with him, often pondered to us as to why he would risk damaging
> his hands since they’re how he makes a living…
>
> -D
>
> > On Jun 17, 2021, at 2:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > *Not really into expensive stuff although he did buy a pretty decent mtn
> > bike a year or so ago with money he made on moonlighting gigs. *
> >
> > What does a surgeon do when moonlighting?  Volunteer in the ER?  Tutor
> > medical students?  Play in a jazz band?
> >
> > On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 12:39 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> On 17/06/2021 11:35 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> >>> It's kinda funny, he travels pretty light.  Not really into expensive
> >>> stuff although he did buy a pretty decent mtn bike a year or so ago
> >>> with money he made on moonlighting gigs.  Other than that he is pretty
> >>> basic in his wants.  It will be interesting to see how his lifestyle
> >>> develops *(or maybe he will take care of me!)*
> >>>
> >>> --FT
> >>
> >>
> >> So, maybe he will buy you a bunch more old Mercedes. Be sure to hint
> >> openly.
> >>
> >> Randy
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[OK Don via Mercedes]

When I feel that a watch will help me "look cool", I get my Dad's Accutron
-- I wear it about once every ten years - usually needs a new battery.

On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 3:24 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I used to buy really, really nice Rolex (and other) knockoffs in Taiwan
> and Singapore in the 90s. I would bring them back and hand them out as
> gifts to friends. Good quality ones with solid Seiko movements were around
> $40 on the street. I showed one to our jeweler neighbor in WI and he was
> really surprised at the quality.
>
> -D
>
> > On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:19 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > And a few fake Rolex watches!
> >
> >
> > On 17/06/2021 3:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> >> Amen! For that you could buy two or more…
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> >>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:16 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Just as I suggested earlier - Don't buy a Rolex - Buy a good classic
> Mercedes.
> >>>
> >>> Randy
> >>>
> >>> On 17/06/2021 3:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>  Holy mother of pearl! My former watch now sells new for $40k! That’s
> totally insane.
> 
>  -D
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I used to buy really, really nice Rolex (and other) knockoffs in Taiwan and 
Singapore in the 90s. I would bring them back and hand them out as gifts to 
friends. Good quality ones with solid Seiko movements were around $40 on the 
street. I showed one to our jeweler neighbor in WI and he was really surprised 
at the quality.

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:19 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> And a few fake Rolex watches!
> 
> 
> On 17/06/2021 3:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> Amen! For that you could buy two or more…
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:16 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Just as I suggested earlier - Don't buy a Rolex - Buy a good classic 
>>> Mercedes.
>>> 
>>> Randy
>>> 
>>> On 17/06/2021 3:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
 Holy mother of pearl! My former watch now sells new for $40k! That’s 
 totally insane.
 
 -D
 
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

And a few fake Rolex watches!


On 17/06/2021 3:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Amen! For that you could buy two or more…

-D


On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:16 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes  
wrote:

Just as I suggested earlier - Don't buy a Rolex - Buy a good classic Mercedes.

Randy

On 17/06/2021 3:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Holy mother of pearl! My former watch now sells new for $40k! That’s totally 
insane.

-D




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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Amen! For that you could buy two or more…

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:16 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Just as I suggested earlier - Don't buy a Rolex - Buy a good classic Mercedes.
> 
> Randy
> 
> On 17/06/2021 3:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> Holy mother of pearl! My former watch now sells new for $40k! That’s totally 
>> insane.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Just as I suggested earlier - Don't buy a Rolex - Buy a good classic 
Mercedes.


Randy

On 17/06/2021 3:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Holy mother of pearl! My former watch now sells new for $40k! That’s totally 
insane.

-D




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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Holy mother of pearl! My former watch now sells new for $40k! That’s totally 
insane.

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 4:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> It’s a “Day-Date” 40 in white gold, a somewhat plebeian Rolex that is nice 
> but not over the top like the models in the Professional line. I wanted a 
> Rolex but didn’t want some super fancy version that I was going to get mugged 
> for. The Oyster Perpetual is a nice basic one, too, without the day/date 
> functions. I bought mine back in the early 1990s.
> 
> I will say that I found Rolexs’ don’t seem to be held in high regard by most 
> watch people. They require regular maintenance and can be easily buggered up 
> by an untrained repair person. Shane more or less reconditioned mine after it 
> sat for easily a decade. I gave it to the youngest son, who doesn’t wear it 
> now, either. At least not often, as far as I know. Just like Dad!
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 3:53 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > > wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks, bud. I will likely call him. 
>> So Dan, what made you choose the particular Rolex you no longer wear? 
>> 
>> 
>> AZBob
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 12:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
>>> >> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Well, knock me over with a feather! Shane has a web site, but you still 
>>> have to call him if you want to make contact.
>>> 
>>> http://torontowatchrepair.ca/  
>>> > 
>>>  
>>> >>
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
 On Jun 17, 2021, at 3:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
 mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
 
 Richarde pops up on the Vet’s list every once in a while. You could always 
 call Shane, his watch guy in Toronto. He would gladly speak to you and 
 give recommendations, and who better since he makes a living fixing high 
 end timepieces. No email or Internet, he’s totally old school. Phone or 
 snail mail only.
 
 If you want his contact information let me know. Nice guy, easy to speak 
 with, definitely a subject matter expert many times over. Did a heck of a 
 job on a rebuild for a Rolex I have that I no longer wear.
 
 -D
 
>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 3:22 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> 
> There are many times I don’t have my phone with me. Several years ago 
> Santa brought my an Apple Watch 3, that usurped my Shinola for everyday 
> use. I am so over the Apple Watch; seems silly to have, essentially, a 
> second phone on your wrist. 
> I feel I want something nice and substantial to wear to know the 
> time….maybe. It seems most of the watch guys are long gone. 
> 
> AZBob
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:58 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>> 
>>  Sure but a watch is a lot classier than a cell phone. Which reminds me 
>> I should have worn my watch to the office today. I normally don't wear 
>> it because I can't be trusted to not put it into harms way...
>> -Curt
>> 
>> On Thursday, June 17, 2021, 12:17:52 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:  
>> 
>> You don't need a watch if you carry a cellphone.
>> 
>> Buy yourself a nice classic Mercedes diesel.
>> 
>> Randy
>> 
>>> On 16/06/2021 8:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Without Jabba to chime in it will be slightly more pedestrian.
>>> Since my company, to whom I whored out the last 38 years of my life, 
>>> has never done service awards or does nothing for someone retiring, I’m 
>>> thinking of buying myself a retirement gift.
>>> 
>>> AZBob
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

It’s a “Day-Date” 40 in white gold, a somewhat plebeian Rolex that is nice but 
not over the top like the models in the Professional line. I wanted a Rolex but 
didn’t want some super fancy version that I was going to get mugged for. The 
Oyster Perpetual is a nice basic one, too, without the day/date functions. I 
bought mine back in the early 1990s.

I will say that I found Rolexs’ don’t seem to be held in high regard by most 
watch people. They require regular maintenance and can be easily buggered up by 
an untrained repair person. Shane more or less reconditioned mine after it sat 
for easily a decade. I gave it to the youngest son, who doesn’t wear it now, 
either. At least not often, as far as I know. Just like Dad!

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 3:53 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Thanks, bud. I will likely call him. 
> So Dan, what made you choose the particular Rolex you no longer wear? 
> 
> 
> AZBob
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 12:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > > wrote:
>> 
>> Well, knock me over with a feather! Shane has a web site, but you still 
>> have to call him if you want to make contact.
>> 
>> http://torontowatchrepair.ca/  
>> >
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 3:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Richarde pops up on the Vet’s list every once in a while. You could always 
>>> call Shane, his watch guy in Toronto. He would gladly speak to you and give 
>>> recommendations, and who better since he makes a living fixing high end 
>>> timepieces. No email or Internet, he’s totally old school. Phone or snail 
>>> mail only.
>>> 
>>> If you want his contact information let me know. Nice guy, easy to speak 
>>> with, definitely a subject matter expert many times over. Did a heck of a 
>>> job on a rebuild for a Rolex I have that I no longer wear.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
> On Jun 17, 2021, at 3:22 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
 
 There are many times I don’t have my phone with me. Several years ago 
 Santa brought my an Apple Watch 3, that usurped my Shinola for everyday 
 use. I am so over the Apple Watch; seems silly to have, essentially, a 
 second phone on your wrist. 
 I feel I want something nice and substantial to wear to know the 
 time….maybe. It seems most of the watch guys are long gone. 
 
 AZBob
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:58 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
>  Sure but a watch is a lot classier than a cell phone. Which reminds me 
> I should have worn my watch to the office today. I normally don't wear it 
> because I can't be trusted to not put it into harms way...
> -Curt
> 
> On Thursday, June 17, 2021, 12:17:52 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:  
> 
> You don't need a watch if you carry a cellphone.
> 
> Buy yourself a nice classic Mercedes diesel.
> 
> Randy
> 
>> On 16/06/2021 8:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
>> Without Jabba to chime in it will be slightly more pedestrian.
>> Since my company, to whom I whored out the last 38 years of my life, has 
>> never done service awards or does nothing for someone retiring, I’m 
>> thinking of buying myself a retirement gift.
>> 
>> AZBob
>> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Bob Rentfro via Mercedes]

Thanks, bud. I will likely call him. 
So Dan, what made you choose the particular Rolex you no longer wear? 


AZBob

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> On Jun 17, 2021, at 12:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Well, knock me over with a feather! Shane has a web site, but you still have 
> to call him if you want to make contact.
> 
> http://torontowatchrepair.ca/ 
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 3:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Richarde pops up on the Vet’s list every once in a while. You could always 
>> call Shane, his watch guy in Toronto. He would gladly speak to you and give 
>> recommendations, and who better since he makes a living fixing high end 
>> timepieces. No email or Internet, he’s totally old school. Phone or snail 
>> mail only.
>> 
>> If you want his contact information let me know. Nice guy, easy to speak 
>> with, definitely a subject matter expert many times over. Did a heck of a 
>> job on a rebuild for a Rolex I have that I no longer wear.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
 On Jun 17, 2021, at 3:22 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> There are many times I don’t have my phone with me. Several years ago Santa 
>>> brought my an Apple Watch 3, that usurped my Shinola for everyday use. I am 
>>> so over the Apple Watch; seems silly to have, essentially, a second phone 
>>> on your wrist. 
>>> I feel I want something nice and substantial to wear to know the 
>>> time….maybe. It seems most of the watch guys are long gone. 
>>> 
>>> AZBob
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:58 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
  Sure but a watch is a lot classier than a cell phone. Which reminds me I 
 should have worn my watch to the office today. I normally don't wear it 
 because I can't be trusted to not put it into harms way...
 -Curt
 
 On Thursday, June 17, 2021, 12:17:52 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
  wrote:  
 
 You don't need a watch if you carry a cellphone.
 
 Buy yourself a nice classic Mercedes diesel.
 
 Randy
 
> On 16/06/2021 8:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
> Without Jabba to chime in it will be slightly more pedestrian.
> Since my company, to whom I whored out the last 38 years of my life, has 
> never done service awards or does nothing for someone retiring, I’m 
> thinking of buying myself a retirement gift.
> 
> AZBob
> 
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] Becker radio codes

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Uh, yes it does. The code is in the VMI which is referenced by the VIN. You 
give the dealer the VIN, they look up the VMI, which has the factory supplied 
radio code in it.

That goes back well into the 1980s.

I’ve pasted a screen shot below of the VMI for my former 1990 350SDL’s VMI with 
the radio code and serial number in it. As my posts with attachments typically 
get stripped, it probably won’t show up, but I”m more than willing to forward 
it to anyone who questions this.

-D




> On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:36 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> The radio code up to 199x has nothing to do with the VIN.
> 
> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 9:38 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> On 2021-06-16 19:18, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>>> They need the VIN of the vehicle it was shipped in.
>> 
>> These days, just about everything you buy from a knackers (not a u-pull)
>> has the VIN on the invoice. (and if you 'rebuild' a salvage car, you
>> better have invoices for every part you used, with VINs on the paperwork
>> for all used parts, or you're not getting a rebuilt title, at least not
>> in Michigan)
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Re: [MBZ] OT OK this just really p1$$e$ me off to no end

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Local Frod dealer does this in their “$25 quicky oil change lane. When I used 
to have a couple of Focii in the stable I would take them there for oil 
changes, as it was cheaper than the local oil change place, and I knew the 
materials would be better quality. A couple of times they went through the hard 
core upsell thing until I told them I was a former NIASE certified mechanic 
that didn’t currently have a place to the do the work myself. After that I just 
got the, “Hey, looks like you’ve got a worn belt, want us to change it?” and we 
were good. And I had them do some minor work, as I didn’t have time or a place 
to do it then.

I agree, however, it’s clear they prey on various types of people to get work 
into the shop.

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 3:23 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> That is how service writers make money. They intimidate and they pick on 
> people that they think don't know any better, especially women.
> I had my mother's 2008 Honda Civic with 22,000 kilometers on it, for a while 
> a couple of years ago. It got recalled for the air bag inflators so I went to 
> the dealer.
> They insisted on having the exact mileage so I read it out to him in the 
> drive through bay. He informed me that it needed an alignment. I told him I 
> did not really think so.
> He did his best to persuade me and when I declined he insisted I sign a 
> waiver because it was dangerous not to do it and he did not want the 
> dealership to be liable.
> I told him my son was a red seal licenced auto tech and I would discuss the 
> matter with him. Then he gave up.
> 
> Randy
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 17/06/2021 2:11 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>> A lady friend takes her 08? (I think) Nissan Armada 186kmi, to the stealer 
>> for her free oil change (for life!), and this vid is what she gets along 
>> with a quote for $5k to go through and basically do everything, change 
>> trans, PS, rear diff fluids, $900, $1658 to replace valve cover gaskets, 
>> $150 to replace tie rod boots, $423 to replace those AC o-rings, $850 to 
>> replace UCA boots, $278 for an "oil cooler" o-ring. $5k total, she freaked 
>> out. Looking at the list there is nothing particularly compelling, the AC 
>> probably needs to be fixed but that is like an hour job if you have an AC 
>> machine, the fluids and such are a PITA but no big deal.  Oh and $350 to put 
>> in a new fog light ($75 part)...
>> 
>> This is so crazy.  She was freaking out, trying to figure out how to sell 
>> this thing and come up with enough money to buy something newer.  I look at 
>> this sh*t and tell her to calm down, fix the AC if it is not BLOWING ICE 
>> COLD and deal with the other stuff if need be, or just drive the thing 
>> another 10 years...  Plus a buddy works for a good indy not far from where 
>> she lives, take it to him and get the AC fixed and keep driving...
>> 
>> https://video.37483.net/timeline/pc3kD2VD
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Well, knock me over with a feather! Shane has a web site, but you still have to 
call him if you want to make contact.

http://torontowatchrepair.ca/ 

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 3:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Richarde pops up on the Vet’s list every once in a while. You could always 
> call Shane, his watch guy in Toronto. He would gladly speak to you and give 
> recommendations, and who better since he makes a living fixing high end 
> timepieces. No email or Internet, he’s totally old school. Phone or snail 
> mail only.
> 
> If you want his contact information let me know. Nice guy, easy to speak 
> with, definitely a subject matter expert many times over. Did a heck of a job 
> on a rebuild for a Rolex I have that I no longer wear.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 3:22 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> There are many times I don’t have my phone with me. Several years ago Santa 
>> brought my an Apple Watch 3, that usurped my Shinola for everyday use. I am 
>> so over the Apple Watch; seems silly to have, essentially, a second phone on 
>> your wrist. 
>> I feel I want something nice and substantial to wear to know the 
>> time….maybe. It seems most of the watch guys are long gone. 
>> 
>> AZBob
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:58 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>>  Sure but a watch is a lot classier than a cell phone. Which reminds me I 
>>> should have worn my watch to the office today. I normally don't wear it 
>>> because I can't be trusted to not put it into harms way...
>>> -Curt
>>> 
>>>  On Thursday, June 17, 2021, 12:17:52 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:  
>>> 
>>> You don't need a watch if you carry a cellphone.
>>> 
>>> Buy yourself a nice classic Mercedes diesel.
>>> 
>>> Randy
>>> 
 On 16/06/2021 8:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
 Without Jabba to chime in it will be slightly more pedestrian.
 Since my company, to whom I whored out the last 38 years of my life, has 
 never done service awards or does nothing for someone retiring, I’m 
 thinking of buying myself a retirement gift.
 
 AZBob
 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT OK this just really p1$$e$ me off to no end

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

exactly. I talked her down off the ledge told her to just keep driving 
it for another 10yr/100kmi or whatever.  The fluids could probably stand 
to be changed, we can do that in her garage if need be.  She says the AC 
BLOWS ICE COLD so no issue there.


--FT

On 6/17/21 3:23 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
That is how service writers make money. They intimidate and they pick 
on people that they think don't know any better, especially women.
I had my mother's 2008 Honda Civic with 22,000 kilometers on it, for a 
while a couple of years ago. It got recalled for the air bag inflators 
so I went to the dealer.
They insisted on having the exact mileage so I read it out to him in 
the drive through bay. He informed me that it needed an alignment. I 
told him I did not really think so.
He did his best to persuade me and when I declined he insisted I sign 
a waiver because it was dangerous not to do it and he did not want the 
dealership to be liable.
I told him my son was a red seal licenced auto tech and I would 
discuss the matter with him. Then he gave up.


Randy




On 17/06/2021 2:11 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
A lady friend takes her 08? (I think) Nissan Armada 186kmi, to the 
stealer for her free oil change (for life!), and this vid is what she 
gets along with a quote for $5k to go through and basically do 
everything, change trans, PS, rear diff fluids, $900, $1658 to 
replace valve cover gaskets, $150 to replace tie rod boots, $423 to 
replace those AC o-rings, $850 to replace UCA boots, $278 for an "oil 
cooler" o-ring. $5k total, she freaked out. Looking at the list there 
is nothing particularly compelling, the AC probably needs to be fixed 
but that is like an hour job if you have an AC machine, the fluids 
and such are a PITA but no big deal.  Oh and $350 to put in a new fog 
light ($75 part)...


This is so crazy.  She was freaking out, trying to figure out how to 
sell this thing and come up with enough money to buy something 
newer.  I look at this sh*t and tell her to calm down, fix the AC if 
it is not BLOWING ICE COLD and deal with the other stuff if need be, 
or just drive the thing another 10 years... Plus a buddy works for a 
good indy not far from where she lives, take it to him and get the AC 
fixed and keep driving...


https://video.37483.net/timeline/pc3kD2VD




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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Get a fake Rolex. You won't need to carry insurance on it and you won't 
be upset when you get mugged.



On 17/06/2021 2:22 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

There are many times I don’t have my phone with me. Several years ago Santa 
brought my an Apple Watch 3, that usurped my Shinola for everyday use. I am so 
over the Apple Watch; seems silly to have, essentially, a second phone on your 
wrist.
I feel I want something nice and substantial to wear to know the time….maybe. 
It seems most of the watch guys are long gone.

AZBob




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Re: [MBZ] OT OK this just really p1$$e$ me off to no end

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Common dealer tactic, drum up a bunch of expensive repairs in the hopes
that you'll decide to just trade the vehicle in on a new car.

Allan


Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  writes:

> A lady friend takes her 08? (I think) Nissan Armada 186kmi, to the 
> stealer for her free oil change (for life!), and this vid is what she 
> gets along with a quote for $5k to go through and basically do 
> everything, change trans, PS, rear diff fluids, $900, $1658 to replace 
> valve cover gaskets, $150 to replace tie rod boots, $423 to replace 
> those AC o-rings, $850 to replace UCA boots, $278 for an "oil cooler" 
> o-ring. $5k total, she freaked out. Looking at the list there is nothing 
> particularly compelling, the AC probably needs to be fixed but that is 
> like an hour job if you have an AC machine, the fluids and such are a 
> PITA but no big deal.  Oh and $350 to put in a new fog light ($75 part)...
>
> This is so crazy.  She was freaking out, trying to figure out how to 
> sell this thing and come up with enough money to buy something newer.  I 
> look at this sh*t and tell her to calm down, fix the AC if it is not 
> BLOWING ICE COLD and deal with the other stuff if need be, or just drive 
> the thing another 10 years...  Plus a buddy works for a good indy not 
> far from where she lives, take it to him and get the AC fixed and keep 
> driving...
>
> https://video.37483.net/timeline/pc3kD2VD
>
> -- 
> --FT

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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Richarde pops up on the Vet’s list every once in a while. You could always call 
Shane, his watch guy in Toronto. He would gladly speak to you and give 
recommendations, and who better since he makes a living fixing high end 
timepieces. No email or Internet, he’s totally old school. Phone or snail mail 
only.

If you want his contact information let me know. Nice guy, easy to speak with, 
definitely a subject matter expert many times over. Did a heck of a job on a 
rebuild for a Rolex I have that I no longer wear.

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 3:22 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> There are many times I don’t have my phone with me. Several years ago Santa 
> brought my an Apple Watch 3, that usurped my Shinola for everyday use. I am 
> so over the Apple Watch; seems silly to have, essentially, a second phone on 
> your wrist. 
> I feel I want something nice and substantial to wear to know the time….maybe. 
> It seems most of the watch guys are long gone. 
> 
> AZBob
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:58 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>>  Sure but a watch is a lot classier than a cell phone. Which reminds me I 
>> should have worn my watch to the office today. I normally don't wear it 
>> because I can't be trusted to not put it into harms way...
>> -Curt
>> 
>>   On Thursday, June 17, 2021, 12:17:52 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:  
>> 
>> You don't need a watch if you carry a cellphone.
>> 
>> Buy yourself a nice classic Mercedes diesel.
>> 
>> Randy
>> 
>>> On 16/06/2021 8:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Without Jabba to chime in it will be slightly more pedestrian.
>>> Since my company, to whom I whored out the last 38 years of my life, has 
>>> never done service awards or does nothing for someone retiring, I’m 
>>> thinking of buying myself a retirement gift.
>>> 
>>> AZBob
>>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT OK this just really p1$$e$ me off to no end

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

That is how service writers make money. They intimidate and they pick on 
people that they think don't know any better, especially women.
I had my mother's 2008 Honda Civic with 22,000 kilometers on it, for a 
while a couple of years ago. It got recalled for the air bag inflators 
so I went to the dealer.
They insisted on having the exact mileage so I read it out to him in the 
drive through bay. He informed me that it needed an alignment. I told 
him I did not really think so.
He did his best to persuade me and when I declined he insisted I sign a 
waiver because it was dangerous not to do it and he did not want the 
dealership to be liable.
I told him my son was a red seal licenced auto tech and I would discuss 
the matter with him. Then he gave up.


Randy




On 17/06/2021 2:11 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
A lady friend takes her 08? (I think) Nissan Armada 186kmi, to the 
stealer for her free oil change (for life!), and this vid is what she 
gets along with a quote for $5k to go through and basically do 
everything, change trans, PS, rear diff fluids, $900, $1658 to replace 
valve cover gaskets, $150 to replace tie rod boots, $423 to replace 
those AC o-rings, $850 to replace UCA boots, $278 for an "oil cooler" 
o-ring. $5k total, she freaked out. Looking at the list there is 
nothing particularly compelling, the AC probably needs to be fixed but 
that is like an hour job if you have an AC machine, the fluids and 
such are a PITA but no big deal.  Oh and $350 to put in a new fog 
light ($75 part)...


This is so crazy.  She was freaking out, trying to figure out how to 
sell this thing and come up with enough money to buy something newer.  
I look at this sh*t and tell her to calm down, fix the AC if it is not 
BLOWING ICE COLD and deal with the other stuff if need be, or just 
drive the thing another 10 years...  Plus a buddy works for a good 
indy not far from where she lives, take it to him and get the AC fixed 
and keep driving...


https://video.37483.net/timeline/pc3kD2VD




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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Wife’s breast surgeon, a self-professed “boob guy”, is into fishing and Jeeps. 
Like many doctors, he has the mechanical agility of a small child. He would 
come into the exam room with his hand/fingers bandaged up on a regular basis, 
the result of him “changing the oil in the Jeep last weekend.”

Her reconstructive surgeon, who works directly with this guy and socializes 
with him, often pondered to us as to why he would risk damaging his hands since 
they’re how he makes a living…

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 2:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> *Not really into expensive stuff although he did buy a pretty decent mtn
> bike a year or so ago with money he made on moonlighting gigs. *
> 
> What does a surgeon do when moonlighting?  Volunteer in the ER?  Tutor
> medical students?  Play in a jazz band?
> 
> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 12:39 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> On 17/06/2021 11:35 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>>> It's kinda funny, he travels pretty light.  Not really into expensive
>>> stuff although he did buy a pretty decent mtn bike a year or so ago
>>> with money he made on moonlighting gigs.  Other than that he is pretty
>>> basic in his wants.  It will be interesting to see how his lifestyle
>>> develops *(or maybe he will take care of me!)*
>>> 
>>> --FT
>> 
>> 
>> So, maybe he will buy you a bunch more old Mercedes. Be sure to hint
>> openly.
>> 
>> Randy
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Bob Rentfro via Mercedes]

There are many times I don’t have my phone with me. Several years ago Santa 
brought my an Apple Watch 3, that usurped my Shinola for everyday use. I am so 
over the Apple Watch; seems silly to have, essentially, a second phone on your 
wrist. 
I feel I want something nice and substantial to wear to know the time….maybe. 
It seems most of the watch guys are long gone. 

AZBob

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> On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:58 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
>  Sure but a watch is a lot classier than a cell phone. Which reminds me I 
> should have worn my watch to the office today. I normally don't wear it 
> because I can't be trusted to not put it into harms way...
> -Curt
> 
>On Thursday, June 17, 2021, 12:17:52 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:  
> 
> You don't need a watch if you carry a cellphone.
> 
> Buy yourself a nice classic Mercedes diesel.
> 
> Randy
> 
>> On 16/06/2021 8:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
>> Without Jabba to chime in it will be slightly more pedestrian.
>> Since my company, to whom I whored out the last 38 years of my life, has 
>> never done service awards or does nothing for someone retiring, I’m thinking 
>> of buying myself a retirement gift.
>> 
>> AZBob
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Brain damage

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I have the boy's 84 300SD here, unmolested, went out last week, threw in 
a battery, hit the starter and on the second rev it fired right off 
after sitting for a coupla years at least, drove it around the vast 
estate a bit, ran fine.  I should clean it up and put it on FB for $3k


--FT

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Re: [MBZ] Brain damage

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I think they were snorting it.

And why would you put a Cummins sticker on an MB? To make people think there 
was a 4BT under the hood??

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 3:07 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> From drinkin' too much corn likkah!
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

That’s why I stopped wearing watches, even before cellphones became common. I 
tended to bang them up.

I like the Apple watch for the health and fitness tracking features, but not 
enough to wear one.

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 2:58 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
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> 
> Sure but a watch is a lot classier than a cell phone. Which reminds me I 
> should have worn my watch to the office today. I normally don't wear it 
> because I can't be trusted to not put it into harms way...
> -Curt
> 
>On Thursday, June 17, 2021, 12:17:52 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:  
> 
> You don't need a watch if you carry a cellphone.
> 
> Buy yourself a nice classic Mercedes diesel.
> 
> Randy
> 
> On 16/06/2021 8:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
>> Without Jabba to chime in it will be slightly more pedestrian.
>> Since my company, to whom I whored out the last 38 years of my life, has 
>> never done service awards or does nothing for someone retiring, I’m thinking 
>> of buying myself a retirement gift.
>> 
>> AZBob
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

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When I retire, I'd rather get rid of my cell phone and keep the watch.

Allan

Curt Raymond via Mercedes  writes:

>  Sure but a watch is a lot classier than a cell phone. Which reminds me I 
> should have worn my watch to the office today. I normally don't wear it 
> because I can't be trusted to not put it into harms way...
> -Curt
>
> On Thursday, June 17, 2021, 12:17:52 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:  
>  
>  You don't need a watch if you carry a cellphone.
>
> Buy yourself a nice classic Mercedes diesel.
>
> Randy
>
> On 16/06/2021 8:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
>> Without Jabba to chime in it will be slightly more pedestrian.
>> Since my company, to whom I whored out the last 38 years of my life, has 
>> never done service awards or does nothing for someone retiring, I’m thinking 
>> of buying myself a retirement gift.
>>
>> AZBob
>>

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[MBZ] OT OK this just really p1$$e$ me off to no end

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

A lady friend takes her 08? (I think) Nissan Armada 186kmi, to the 
stealer for her free oil change (for life!), and this vid is what she 
gets along with a quote for $5k to go through and basically do 
everything, change trans, PS, rear diff fluids, $900, $1658 to replace 
valve cover gaskets, $150 to replace tie rod boots, $423 to replace 
those AC o-rings, $850 to replace UCA boots, $278 for an "oil cooler" 
o-ring. $5k total, she freaked out. Looking at the list there is nothing 
particularly compelling, the AC probably needs to be fixed but that is 
like an hour job if you have an AC machine, the fluids and such are a 
PITA but no big deal.  Oh and $350 to put in a new fog light ($75 part)...


This is so crazy.  She was freaking out, trying to figure out how to 
sell this thing and come up with enough money to buy something newer.  I 
look at this sh*t and tell her to calm down, fix the AC if it is not 
BLOWING ICE COLD and deal with the other stuff if need be, or just drive 
the thing another 10 years...  Plus a buddy works for a good indy not 
far from where she lives, take it to him and get the AC fixed and keep 
driving...


https://video.37483.net/timeline/pc3kD2VD

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Re: [MBZ] Brain damage

[Frederick Moir via Mercedes]

>From drinkin' too much corn likkah!

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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Sure but a watch is a lot classier than a cell phone. Which reminds me I 
should have worn my watch to the office today. I normally don't wear it because 
I can't be trusted to not put it into harms way...
-Curt

On Thursday, June 17, 2021, 12:17:52 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 You don't need a watch if you carry a cellphone.

Buy yourself a nice classic Mercedes diesel.

Randy

On 16/06/2021 8:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
> Without Jabba to chime in it will be slightly more pedestrian.
> Since my company, to whom I whored out the last 38 years of my life, has 
> never done service awards or does nothing for someone retiring, I’m thinking 
> of buying myself a retirement gift.
>
> AZBob
>


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Re: [MBZ] Checking oil takes 60 minutes....

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I like the climate here well enough. All they need to do is stop salting
the roads. LOL.

Allan

Meade Dillon via Mercedes  writes:

> Move south, out of the rust belt, to a more reasonable climate, buy / drive
> / fix rust free cars
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> In the driveway tonight, I idly decided to check the oil in the
>> Element. Level was fine.
>>
>> Closing the hood, it would not latch. The release cable had jammed. I
>> tried to work it back and forth from inside the car but no luck.
>>
>> Removed the plastic shroud that covers the top of the gap between the
>> grille and radiator. This is half-a-dozen of those push-pin plastic
>> rivets. Of course one snaps off so now I need to find a replacement for
>> that.
>>
>> Three bolts hold the hood latch to the crossmember at the front of the
>> car. All are rusty. Two come out fairly easily, the third won't
>> budge. Hit the back side with PB Blaster and heated it a bit. Finally it
>> comes out.
>>
>> Clean the dried out grease in the hood latch with brake cleaner. Respray
>> with Lubriplate spray grease. Work some cable lube up the cable sheath
>> as best I can. I work the lever back and forth inside the car and it
>> seems to move freely.
>>
>> Put it all back together, and it's working again. Oil check complete.
>>
>> Allan

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[MBZ] Brain damage

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

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Re: [MBZ] it’s it the prettiest on the outside 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D,$6,000

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

If the mileage is authentic it might be worth $3k and then have it
repainted.

On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 12:47 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes <
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> Missing "not the" before prettiest...
>
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
>
>
> Jun 17, 2021 12:29:59 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  >:
>
> > it has a OM617 Diesel engine with a turbo on it. It does not go above 60
> because it needs new tires and then it will go faster I’ve gotten up 110
> with it but the car shakes when going past 60
> >
> > The car does not need to be sold just seeking the market for it. It is
> also one of few that are directly imported from Germany in the 80’s.
> >
> > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/349811283169863
> >
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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

*Not really into expensive stuff although he did buy a pretty decent mtn
bike a year or so ago with money he made on moonlighting gigs. *

What does a surgeon do when moonlighting?  Volunteer in the ER?  Tutor
medical students?  Play in a jazz band?

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> On 17/06/2021 11:35 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> > It's kinda funny, he travels pretty light.  Not really into expensive
> > stuff although he did buy a pretty decent mtn bike a year or so ago
> > with money he made on moonlighting gigs.  Other than that he is pretty
> > basic in his wants.  It will be interesting to see how his lifestyle
> > develops *(or maybe he will take care of me!)*
> >
> > --FT
>
>
> So, maybe he will buy you a bunch more old Mercedes. Be sure to hint
> openly.
>
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[MBZ] BatteryMINDer on sale again

[Craig via Mercedes]

FYI.


Craig


https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200332201_200332201

BatteryMINDer Plus Battery Charger/Trickle Charger/Desulfator — 12 Volt,
1 Amp, Model# 12117TC

Reg. $67.99
Sale $19.99
Order today to get this price


 * Full-time battery monitoring automatically tests battery continually,
   supplying only the current needed to maintain battery at full charge
 * 8-stage unit charges and maintains from 1 to 4 batteries at a time (12V
   batteries parallel-connected or two 6V batteries series-connected.
   NOTE: Never connect 2 or more batteries together in parallel before
   fully charging each and checking their condition. Failure to fully
   charge each battery and check their condition can result in a serious
   safety hazard)
 * Does not overcharge, regardless of time connected
 * High-frequency pulses safely remove sulfate from battery's plates that
   prevent the batteries from holding a full charge
 * No need to add water to maintenance-type batteries during long,
   non-use storage
 * Stops boil-out and ends water loss
 * Smart chip technology ensures safe, long-term performance
 * Automatic reset prevents damage to charger when unit is connected to
   faulty battery
 * 10ft. output cord
 * Blinks when charged
 * Made to ISO 9002 Quality Certified Standards
 * Comes complete with Quick connect/disconnect battery clips (Note:
   BatteryMINDer Plus will not cause battery drain if connected to the
   battery without connection to AC power 1mA max.)
 * Not for use with aircraft batteries
 * This model features Temperature Compensation which decreases voltage
   in hot weather (battery does not overcharge) and increases voltage in
   cold weather (battery will stay fully charged)
 * This model will not work on a battery less than 6.0 Volts


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Re: [MBZ] it’s it the prettiest on the outside 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D,$6,000

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Missing "not the" before prettiest...

Max Dillon
Charleston SC


Jun 17, 2021 12:29:59 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes :

> it has a OM617 Diesel engine with a turbo on it. It does not go above 60 
> because it needs new tires and then it will go faster I’ve gotten up 110 with 
> it but the car shakes when going past 60
> 
> The car does not need to be sold just seeking the market for it. It is also 
> one of few that are directly imported from Germany in the 80’s.
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/349811283169863
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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 17/06/2021 11:35 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
It's kinda funny, he travels pretty light.  Not really into expensive 
stuff although he did buy a pretty decent mtn bike a year or so ago 
with money he made on moonlighting gigs.  Other than that he is pretty 
basic in his wants.  It will be interesting to see how his lifestyle 
develops *(or maybe he will take care of me!)*


--FT



So, maybe he will buy you a bunch more old Mercedes. Be sure to hint openly.

Randy

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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

It's kinda funny, he travels pretty light.  Not really into expensive 
stuff although he did buy a pretty decent mtn bike a year or so ago with 
money he made on moonlighting gigs.  Other than that he is pretty basic 
in his wants.  It will be interesting to see how his lifestyle develops 
(or maybe he will take care of me!)


--FT

On 6/17/21 12:19 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:

Pretty soon, he will be able to afford a new MB.


On 17/06/2021 7:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
The boy child graduated his pulmonary critical care fellowship at 
Stanford yesterday as Chief Fellow. Off to DC area for “real” job in 
a few weeks. If you’re ever in Fairfax VA and find yourself dying, 
look him up!


Somehow I guess I managed to raise him fairly good.

Oh, and he drove his 84 300SD for a few years...

--FT



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[MBZ] it’s it the prettiest on the outside 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D,$6,000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

it has a OM617 Diesel engine with a turbo on it. It does not go above 60 
because it needs new tires and then it will go faster I’ve gotten up 110 
with it but the car shakes when going past 60


The car does not need to be sold just seeking the market for it. It is 
also one of few that are directly imported from Germany in the 80’s.


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/349811283169863

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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

[greg via Mercedes]

Congrats! Parenting success is the BEST kind!

Greg

> The boy child graduated his pulmonary critical care fellowship at Stanford
> yesterday as Chief Fellow. Off to DC area for “real” job in a few
> weeks. If you’re ever in Fairfax VA and find yourself dying, look him
> up!
>
> Somehow I guess I managed to raise him fairly good.
>
> Oh, and he drove his 84 300SD for a few years...
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Pretty soon, he will be able to afford a new MB.


On 17/06/2021 7:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:

The boy child graduated his pulmonary critical care fellowship at Stanford 
yesterday as Chief Fellow. Off to DC area for “real” job in a few weeks. If 
you’re ever in Fairfax VA and find yourself dying, look him up!

Somehow I guess I managed to raise him fairly good.

Oh, and he drove his 84 300SD for a few years...

--FT



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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

You don't need a watch if you carry a cellphone.

Buy yourself a nice classic Mercedes diesel.

Randy

On 16/06/2021 8:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

Without Jabba to chime in it will be slightly more pedestrian.
Since my company, to whom I whored out the last 38 years of my life, has never 
done service awards or does nothing for someone retiring, I’m thinking of 
buying myself a retirement gift.

AZBob




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Re: [MBZ] Victory! New York Senate Passes Landmark Right to Repair Bill

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

That would be good!  Need a similar bill here in SC.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 10:26 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> The article mentions car repairs too.  Would need to learn the details
> of what these laws mean, but it appears to sorta open up car info and
> details needed for repairs.
>
>
> https://www.ifixit.com/News/50722/victory-new-york-senate-passes-landmark-right-to-repair-bill
>
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Re: [MBZ] 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class,$155,000

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

That's about what it's worth, assuming no horrendous hidden rust issues.

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[MBZ] 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class,$155,000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3748650805172770

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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

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Glad to hear.  I tried to reach out to get on the waiting list but his ph.
number is unlisted.  :((

On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 11:02 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Yes, absolutely.  He would likely be the last doc you see, but
> apparently he's pretty good so maybe not...
>
> --FT
>
> On 6/17/21 10:42 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
> > A virtual back slap of congratulation to a well deserving Dad, and an
> > outstanding Son.
> > Well Done !
> > While I celebrate his success and choice of life's work, It is my sincere
> > desire to never require his skills.. ;))
> >
> > On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 7:21 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Yeah it does.  I'm still not sure how it all works though, but I have a
> >> coupla good kids.
> >>
> >> --FT
> >>
> >> On 6/17/21 8:41 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> >>> Awesome! Congrats!
> >>>
> >>> Makes it all worthwhile, doesn’t it?
> >>>
> >>> -D
> >>>
>  On Jun 17, 2021, at 8:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>  The boy child graduated his pulmonary critical care fellowship at
> >> Stanford yesterday as Chief Fellow. Off to DC area for “real” job in a
> few
> >> weeks. If you’re ever in Fairfax VA and find yourself dying, look him
> up!
>  Somehow I guess I managed to raise him fairly good.
> 
>  Oh, and he drove his 84 300SD for a few years...
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Becker radio codes

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The radio code up to 199x has nothing to do with the VIN.

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> On 2021-06-16 19:18, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> > They need the VIN of the vehicle it was shipped in.
>
> These days, just about everything you buy from a knackers (not a u-pull)
> has the VIN on the invoice. (and if you 'rebuild' a salvage car, you
> better have invoices for every part you used, with VINs on the paperwork
> for all used parts, or you're not getting a rebuilt title, at least not
> in Michigan)
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[MBZ] Classic Mercedes 560 SL - $23, 900 no wait I mean $29, 000 (Pawley's Island)

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https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/pawleys-island-classic-mercedes-560-sl/7337506232.html

https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/pawleys-island-classic-mercedes-560-sl/7337512857.html

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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

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Yes, absolutely.  He would likely be the last doc you see, but 
apparently he's pretty good so maybe not...


--FT

On 6/17/21 10:42 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:

A virtual back slap of congratulation to a well deserving Dad, and an
outstanding Son.
Well Done !
While I celebrate his success and choice of life's work, It is my sincere
desire to never require his skills.. ;))

On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 7:21 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Yeah it does.  I'm still not sure how it all works though, but I have a
coupla good kids.

--FT

On 6/17/21 8:41 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Awesome! Congrats!

Makes it all worthwhile, doesn’t it?

-D


On Jun 17, 2021, at 8:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <

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The boy child graduated his pulmonary critical care fellowship at

Stanford yesterday as Chief Fellow. Off to DC area for “real” job in a few
weeks. If you’re ever in Fairfax VA and find yourself dying, look him up!

Somehow I guess I managed to raise him fairly good.

Oh, and he drove his 84 300SD for a few years...

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[MBZ] I'm going to get a new CP/TCM for the $900 04E500

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I went to a knacker yesterday and pulled a conductor plate from a nasty 
pimped 04S500, looked like somebody had been in there before and 
buggered it up.  It would have been $55,  I was going to see about 
getting it reprogrammed for $250 but decided to bite the bullet and just 
buy a new one rather than screwing around with an old nasty part, $850 
programmed from an outfit in CA.  Anyway, all kinds of paperwork to fill 
out as it is a theft-deterrent related part that has to be programmed to 
match the car, and I have to send the old one back as a core.  So I'll 
pull it this weekend and ship it off and see what sorts out.


The car is immensely entertaining to drive (when the trans was 
intermittently working right) so maybe I'll have some fun with it for 
awhile even though it is a totally boring color beige/beige. I'm 
thinking with prices these days I'll have $1800 in the car and could 
probably unload it for $4k-5k.


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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

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A virtual back slap of congratulation to a well deserving Dad, and an
outstanding Son.
Well Done !
While I celebrate his success and choice of life's work, It is my sincere
desire to never require his skills.. ;))

On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 7:21 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Yeah it does.  I'm still not sure how it all works though, but I have a
> coupla good kids.
>
> --FT
>
> On 6/17/21 8:41 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> > Awesome! Congrats!
> >
> > Makes it all worthwhile, doesn’t it?
> >
> > -D
> >
> >> On Jun 17, 2021, at 8:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> The boy child graduated his pulmonary critical care fellowship at
> Stanford yesterday as Chief Fellow. Off to DC area for “real” job in a few
> weeks. If you’re ever in Fairfax VA and find yourself dying, look him up!
> >>
> >> Somehow I guess I managed to raise him fairly good.
> >>
> >> Oh, and he drove his 84 300SD for a few years...
> >>
> >> --FT
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[MBZ] Victory! New York Senate Passes Landmark Right to Repair Bill

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

The article mentions car repairs too.  Would need to learn the details 
of what these laws mean, but it appears to sorta open up car info and 
details needed for repairs.


https://www.ifixit.com/News/50722/victory-new-york-senate-passes-landmark-right-to-repair-bill

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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Yeah it does.  I'm still not sure how it all works though, but I have a 
coupla good kids.


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On 6/17/21 8:41 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Awesome! Congrats!

Makes it all worthwhile, doesn’t it?

-D


On Jun 17, 2021, at 8:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
 wrote:

The boy child graduated his pulmonary critical care fellowship at Stanford 
yesterday as Chief Fellow. Off to DC area for “real” job in a few weeks. If 
you’re ever in Fairfax VA and find yourself dying, look him up!

Somehow I guess I managed to raise him fairly good.

Oh, and he drove his 84 300SD for a few years...

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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

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Look on dx.com and find a SKMEI watch.  You can buy some pretty cool 
devices that do a lot of things for cheepcheep


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On 6/16/21 9:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

Without Jabba to chime in it will be slightly more pedestrian.
Since my company, to whom I whored out the last 38 years of my life, has never 
done service awards or does nothing for someone retiring, I’m thinking of 
buying myself a retirement gift.

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Re: [MBZ] Diesel black smoke

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Somebody stole the catalytic converter.
-
Max
Charleston SC


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> It’s been a while since I have dealt with this so I have forgotten the
> particulars of this issue. My 99 seems to have wisps of black/grey smoke at
> idle and when under hard acceleration can put out some black smoke. A 606
> should have no smoke. It’s not rolling coal but if you suddenly downshift
> hard it can throw out a good cloud. Anyway, is this usually injector
> nozzles that need to be replaced or IP timing?
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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

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Nice!

Andrew - take note if you're planning a near-death experience anytime soon!
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Charleston SC


On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 8:16 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> The boy child graduated his pulmonary critical care fellowship at Stanford
> yesterday as Chief Fellow. Off to DC area for “real” job in a few weeks. If
> you’re ever in Fairfax VA and find yourself dying, look him up!
>
> Somehow I guess I managed to raise him fairly good.
>
> Oh, and he drove his 84 300SD for a few years...
>
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Re: [MBZ] Becker radio codes

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On 2021-06-16 19:18, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

They need the VIN of the vehicle it was shipped in.


These days, just about everything you buy from a knackers (not a u-pull) 
has the VIN on the invoice. (and if you 'rebuild' a salvage car, you 
better have invoices for every part you used, with VINs on the paperwork 
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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Nice shotgun or handgun, that would be my choice.

Our farewell gift plaque from the Navy Brig had a pair of handcuffs and a
piece of razor wire.  Have to hang that one up high, just looking at the
razor wire too long will get you cut.
-
Max
Charleston SC


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> Once you retire, why would you ever want to look at a watch or clock again,
> are you going to be late for work?
>
> Buy a nice fishing rod instead, or something you will truly enjoy.
>
> On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 6:32 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Without Jabba to chime in it will be slightly more pedestrian.
> > Since my company, to whom I whored out the last 38 years of my life, has
> > never done service awards or does nothing for someone retiring, I’m
> > thinking of buying myself a retirement gift.
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Checking oil takes 60 minutes....

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Move south, out of the rust belt, to a more reasonable climate, buy / drive
/ fix rust free cars
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> In the driveway tonight, I idly decided to check the oil in the
> Element. Level was fine.
>
> Closing the hood, it would not latch. The release cable had jammed. I
> tried to work it back and forth from inside the car but no luck.
>
> Removed the plastic shroud that covers the top of the gap between the
> grille and radiator. This is half-a-dozen of those push-pin plastic
> rivets. Of course one snaps off so now I need to find a replacement for
> that.
>
> Three bolts hold the hood latch to the crossmember at the front of the
> car. All are rusty. Two come out fairly easily, the third won't
> budge. Hit the back side with PB Blaster and heated it a bit. Finally it
> comes out.
>
> Clean the dried out grease in the hood latch with brake cleaner. Respray
> with Lubriplate spray grease. Work some cable lube up the cable sheath
> as best I can. I work the lever back and forth inside the car and it
> seems to move freely.
>
> Put it all back together, and it's working again. Oil check complete.
>
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Re: [MBZ] Diesel black smoke

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

What controls enrichment on boost (or defueling when off boost) in a 606 
turbo?


Could it just be betting full boost fuel before getting full boost air?

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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

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Awesome! Congrats!

Makes it all worthwhile, doesn’t it?

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 8:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> The boy child graduated his pulmonary critical care fellowship at Stanford 
> yesterday as Chief Fellow. Off to DC area for “real” job in a few weeks. If 
> you’re ever in Fairfax VA and find yourself dying, look him up!
> 
> Somehow I guess I managed to raise him fairly good. 
> 
> Oh, and he drove his 84 300SD for a few years...
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Diesel black smoke

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It has plenty of power, no issues there 

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> Could be bad injectors, but check the EGR system -- EGT on when it should 
> not be can make amazing smoke.   Low power too.
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[MBZ] OT proud papa

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

The boy child graduated his pulmonary critical care fellowship at Stanford 
yesterday as Chief Fellow. Off to DC area for “real” job in a few weeks. If 
you’re ever in Fairfax VA and find yourself dying, look him up!

Somehow I guess I managed to raise him fairly good. 

Oh, and he drove his 84 300SD for a few years...

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Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

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Sage advice.

-D

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 1:04 AM, G Mann via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Once you retire, why would you ever want to look at a watch or clock again,
> are you going to be late for work?
> 
> Buy a nice fishing rod instead, or something you will truly enjoy.
> 
> On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 6:32 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> Without Jabba to chime in it will be slightly more pedestrian.
>> Since my company, to whom I whored out the last 38 years of my life, has
>> never done service awards or does nothing for someone retiring, I’m
>> thinking of buying myself a retirement gift.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Diesel black smoke

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Could be bad injectors, but check the EGR system -- EGT on when it should not 
be can make amazing smoke.   Low power too.
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