Re: [MBZ] Unclog Washer

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

I have a black plastic cup holder thing that fits in the center console. It 
came with the car. Dwight had that car for most of its later years so maybe he 
installed it?

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> On Sep 5, 2023, at 8:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Forgot about the cupholder. I know there are numerous aftermarket solutions, 
> but I made one out of wood once that was tall enough to restrain more 
> “modern” cups. That’s what I would be looking for. That or you can just pull 
> back the accordion cover and stick your cup/bottle, whatever in it, and hope 
> it doesn’t tip over. And for goodness sake, please, please don’t buy one of 
> those square things that people screw into the door cards. Arrgh!!!
> 
> I’ll be interested to see what you can find online. I haven’t looked for 
> anything like this in a while, hopefully, there are improvements.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Sep 5, 2023, at 5:19 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Is there a specific method for unclogging the windshield washer?  Mine just 
>> sort of leaked out on one side and the other was a super thin spray on the 
>> other. 
>> 
>> I have gotten spoiled by modern cars.  I need a cup holder.  I have seen a 
>> few on eBay that are plastic that fit in the center console. Anybody used 
>> one of those? 
>> 
>> Donald H. Snook
>> 
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[MBZ] Nice W124

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Re: [MBZ] Wallmarks AC juice

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

I personally won't go near wallsmarks- don't like their unfair competition
with local business. my thing

On Tue, Sep 5, 2023, 4:56 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> So I got 2 cans instead of 2 crates of 12 which is what the order was
> for.  Immediately contacted Wallsmarks and they passed my complaint
> along to the vendor.  Vendor says "glitch" in their sales system.
> Whatever.  I told them I wanted the product that I paid for.  They said
> no.  So then I said I wanted a full refund and return label for
> shipping.  They say they can't do that but they can refund my shipping
> cost on the order and half the order cost.  So that would give me 2 cans
> for $15 or whatever, which is not unreasonable.  I tell them no, I want
> to send the whole thing back, they pay.  They say they can't do that
> (probably because you're not supposed to ship that stuff via USPS) but
> can do the shipping refund and half the order as the previous offer,
> best they can do.  So I say OK.  I'll wait to see if they actually carry
> through.
>
> Wallsmark has been fairly good about this, apparently the correspondence
> goes through them and Pradeep in Bangladesh monitors it or something and
> was prodding the vendor.
>
> But I won't be buying anything 3rd party through El Mercado de Wal again.
>
> --FT
>
> On 8/28/23 2:31 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> > I’m betting 1 can.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Aug 28, 2023, at 12:59 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes<
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>  wrote:
> >>
> >> There was some review comment that they only got one can, the ad very
> clearly is for pack of 12 so I'm interested to see how much shows up.
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Mon, Aug 28, 2023, at 12:52, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
> >>> Is on its way. As cheap as it was I hope it’s some actual juice and not
> >>> some chinee poison gas of some kind
> >>>
> >>> --FT
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Re: [MBZ] Wallmarks AC juice

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

That’s what I would be doing. Let my bank duke it out with them.

-D

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 5:35 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> On 2023-09-05 20:31, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
>> I got a refund of half the product cost but not the usurious shipping fee as 
>> they said they would do now I have to argue over that
> 
> 
> Dispute the credit card charge, and let Walmart worry about it?
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Re: [MBZ] Wallmarks AC juice

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On 2023-09-05 20:31, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
I got a refund of half the product cost but not the usurious shipping 
fee as they said they would do now I have to argue over that



Dispute the credit card charge, and let Walmart worry about it?

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Re: [MBZ] Wallmarks AC juice

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

I got a refund of half the product cost but not the usurious shipping fee as 
they said they would do now I have to argue over that 

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> On Sep 5, 2023, at 6:58 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> "Our mistake, but the best we can do is our cost on the juice and free 
> shipping, we won't honor the original deal nor will we reverse the deal and 
> make you whole"
> 
> If you'd bought it from WalMart, you could walk up to any returns counter 
> within 90 days for a 'full refund', but I don't know if shipping is 
> refundable. When they had Ozark Trail boots on sale for $25, I ordered both 
> sizes which might fit me figuring it'd put me over the $35 threshold for free 
> shipping and if necessary I could return the ones that didn't fit. The 
> smaller ones were wearable, just barely tight, and the bigger ones were 
> wearable but a bit loose. After I spent 10 minutes swapping boots and 
> couldn't decide, I just stuck the smaller ones in the closet and stored the 
> bigger ones for later when the first pair wears out.
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Re: [MBZ] Unclog Washer

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Forgot about the cupholder. I know there are numerous aftermarket solutions, 
but I made one out of wood once that was tall enough to restrain more “modern” 
cups. That’s what I would be looking for. That or you can just pull back the 
accordion cover and stick your cup/bottle, whatever in it, and hope it doesn’t 
tip over. And for goodness sake, please, please don’t buy one of those square 
things that people screw into the door cards. Arrgh!!!

I’ll be interested to see what you can find online. I haven’t looked for 
anything like this in a while, hopefully, there are improvements.

-D

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 5:19 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Is there a specific method for unclogging the windshield washer?  Mine just 
> sort of leaked out on one side and the other was a super thin spray on the 
> other. 
> 
> I have gotten spoiled by modern cars.  I need a cup holder.  I have seen a 
> few on eBay that are plastic that fit in the center console. Anybody used one 
> of those? 
> 
> Donald H. Snook
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Unclog Washer

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Two choices:

1.) Replace it. If they’re still available from the dealer, buy a new one.

2.) Using one of those dressmaking pins that’s shaped like a “T”, carefully 
poke into the offending nozzle and see if it frees up any crud. Be careful not 
to move the nozzle, or you’ll have to buy a special tool to re-aim it. If that 
doesn’t clear it, go back to 1.


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On Sep 5, 2023, at 5:19 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes  
wrote:

Is there a specific method for unclogging the windshield washer?  Mine just 
sort of leaked out on one side and the other was a super thin spray on the 
other.

I have gotten spoiled by modern cars.  I need a cup holder.  I have seen a few 
on eBay that are plastic that fit in the center console. Anybody used one of 
those?

Donald H. Snook


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Re: [MBZ] Unclog Washer

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Bread tie wire worked into the nozzle 

Don’t know about cup holders 

--FT
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> On Sep 5, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Is there a specific method for unclogging the windshield washer?  Mine just 
> sort of leaked out on one side and the other was a super thin spray on the 
> other. 
> 
> I have gotten spoiled by modern cars.  I need a cup holder.  I have seen a 
> few on eBay that are plastic that fit in the center console. Anybody used one 
> of those? 
> 
> Donald H. Snook
> 
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[MBZ] Unclog Washer

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

Is there a specific method for unclogging the windshield washer?  Mine just 
sort of leaked out on one side and the other was a super thin spray on the 
other. 

I have gotten spoiled by modern cars.  I need a cup holder.  I have seen a few 
on eBay that are plastic that fit in the center console. Anybody used one of 
those? 

Donald H. Snook


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Re: [MBZ] Wallmarks AC juice

[mitch--- via Mercedes]

"Our mistake, but the best we can do is our cost on the juice and free 
shipping, we won't honor the original deal nor will we reverse the deal 
and make you whole"


If you'd bought it from WalMart, you could walk up to any returns 
counter within 90 days for a 'full refund', but I don't know if shipping 
is refundable. When they had Ozark Trail boots on sale for $25, I 
ordered both sizes which might fit me figuring it'd put me over the $35 
threshold for free shipping and if necessary I could return the ones 
that didn't fit. The smaller ones were wearable, just barely tight, and 
the bigger ones were wearable but a bit loose. After I spent 10 minutes 
swapping boots and couldn't decide, I just stuck the smaller ones in the 
closet and stored the bigger ones for later when the first pair wears 
out.


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Re: [MBZ] Obligatory oil question

[Bob Rentfro via Mercedes]

Ahh, an oil thread. Makes me feel young again.

AZBob

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> On Sep 5, 2023, at 3:51 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> On 2023-09-05 17:26, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>> My thinking is that oil today is so much better than it was 30yr ago, or at 
>> least "better" whatever that means, so using any decent synthetic is going 
>> to work fine.
> 
> What my industry contact says:
> 
> If it's certified API SP, GF-6, or Dexos1 Generation3, just about any 
> "American" oil is going to be made to meet the standard as cheaply as 
> possible. But that's OK, the standard is a very high hurdle. Doesn't matter 
> if it's Kendall, M1, Syntec, Valvoline, or Pennzoil, the oils all perform the 
> same.
> EU advertising standards are higher, if it's sold in EU as 'synthetic', it's 
> made with more expensive base stocks than USA 'synthetic'. In USA 'synthetic' 
> means 'whatever we want it to mean'.
> 
> One known exception: Redline exceeds SP. But my oil guy will charge me 2-3x 
> as much as he'll sell me Kendall for.
> 
> Royal Purple is no better than anything else.
> Luqui Moly didn't enter the conversation, so I can't say if it's considered 
> premium or not.
> 
> If it doesn't have the API logo on it, you don't want it, no matter how 
> flowery the advertising lingo is. Oil guy speaks well of Warren made private 
> label oils, including Amazon, Kirkland, or SuperTech. My last oil purchase 
> was two 160oz jugs of Kirkland for $32 on sale. I could have gotten a 6 
> gallon bag in a box of Kendall as cheaply or cheaper, but I no longer use 
> enough 5W30 to buy 24 qts at a time.
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Re: [MBZ] Obligatory oil question

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On 2023-09-05 17:26, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
My thinking is that oil today is so much better than it was 30yr ago, 
or at least "better" whatever that means, so using any decent synthetic 
is going to work fine.


What my industry contact says:

If it's certified API SP, GF-6, or Dexos1 Generation3, just about any 
"American" oil is going to be made to meet the standard as cheaply as 
possible. But that's OK, the standard is a very high hurdle. Doesn't 
matter if it's Kendall, M1, Syntec, Valvoline, or Pennzoil, the oils all 
perform the same.
EU advertising standards are higher, if it's sold in EU as 'synthetic', 
it's made with more expensive base stocks than USA 'synthetic'. In USA 
'synthetic' means 'whatever we want it to mean'.


One known exception: Redline exceeds SP. But my oil guy will charge me 
2-3x as much as he'll sell me Kendall for.


Royal Purple is no better than anything else.
Luqui Moly didn't enter the conversation, so I can't say if it's 
considered premium or not.


If it doesn't have the API logo on it, you don't want it, no matter how 
flowery the advertising lingo is. Oil guy speaks well of Warren made 
private label oils, including Amazon, Kirkland, or SuperTech. My last 
oil purchase was two 160oz jugs of Kirkland for $32 on sale. I could 
have gotten a 6 gallon bag in a box of Kendall as cheaply or cheaper, 
but I no longer use enough 5W30 to buy 24 qts at a time.


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Re: [MBZ] Obligatory oil question

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

I would use 15w40, regular or synthetic. 

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> On Sep 5, 2023, at 4:17 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I found out the seller of my new 124 has been using Liqui Moly 15-40 for 
> oil. He has only had it since 2021 and drove it less than 5000 miles.  
> 
> Is there any reason to keep using it?  I remember lots of discussion from Dr 
> Booth about synthetic oil. And many other differing opinions.  I don’t mind 
> using full synthetic. Mobil 1 isn’t horrible especially when it’s on sale.  
> But, I don’t remember the conventional wisdom on the best oil for the M103. 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Definitely needs repair but I don't what to spend money on it. 2006 Mercedes Benz E350 - $1, 000 (Marco Island)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

That actually looks really nice and would make someone a very good cheap 
ride


--FT

On 9/5/23 5:31 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Just saw this in my feed, too. How’s about this to go along with it?



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On Sep 5, 2023, at 2:29 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
wrote:

Cams jumped?

Start and drives but really slow.
86k miles.

Start and drives but really slow.
86k miles.

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Re: [MBZ] Definitely needs repair but I don't what to spend money on it. 2006 Mercedes Benz E350 - $1, 000 (Marco Island)

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Just saw this in my feed, too. How’s about this to go along with it?



[00j0j_lLl9ougMG8t_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
1997 97 mercedes for sale by owner - Clearwater, FL - 
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On Sep 5, 2023, at 2:29 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
wrote:

Cams jumped?

Start and drives but really slow.
86k miles.

Start and drives but really slow.
86k miles.

--
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[MBZ] Definitely needs repair but I don't what to spend money on it. 2006 Mercedes Benz E350 - $1, 000 (Marco Island)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Cams jumped?

Start and drives but really slow.
86k miles.

Start and drives but really slow.
86k miles.

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Re: [MBZ] Obligatory oil question

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

In my opinion, it doesn’t matter. I’m no oil snob, I use the minimum (at least) 
of what the manufacturer recommends or better. I changed most of my cars based 
on miles for years, but with our driving over the past few years being minimal 
at best, I am going to an annual change interval on those that don’t hit the 
mileage amount.

As long as you use a quality oil and change at or below recommended intervals, 
you’re good. I don’t see the value in buying premium oil like RedLine or 
LubroMoly. If you want to use oil samples to monitor your oil and change 
intervals, sure, it can make sense, but the time and money invested for the 
return isn’t worth it to me. And having worked with industrial engines for many 
years that use oil sampling programs religiously, I could do this, it’s easily 
within my abilities.

I don’t have any M103s in the stable currently, but I would likely use Mobil 1 
0W-40 or higher. Probably 15W-50 due to the age and miles on the engine. For 
example, my youngest son’s 2002 E320 with almost 105k on the clock was 
consuming oil. It’s rarely driven for any distance, which doesn’t help. I 
bumped it up from 0W-40 to 15W-50 and it’s barely used a drop in over 1,000 
miles since the last change.

The M103 likes to leak, especially from the front cover. Thicker oil can slow 
that down somewhat, too, as well as the possible leakage around the valve 
guides, which tend to start getting sloppy in these engines around 150k.

Just my $0.02.

-D

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 2:16 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I found out the seller of my new 124 has been using Liqui Moly 15-40 for oil. 
> He has only had it since 2021 and drove it less than 5000 miles.  
> 
> Is there any reason to keep using it?  I remember lots of discussion from Dr 
> Booth about synthetic oil. And many other differing opinions.  I don’t mind 
> using full synthetic. Mobil 1 isn’t horrible especially when it’s on sale.  
> But, I don’t remember the conventional wisdom on the best oil for the M103. 
> 
> Donald H. Snook
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Obligatory oil question

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

People think that stuff is great, I'm not sure why.  I have been buying 
Costco synthetic and using that, it appears to be an analog to Mobil 1 
and is a lot cheaper.


My thinking is that oil today is so much better than it was 30yr ago, or 
at least "better" whatever that means, so using any decent synthetic is 
going to work fine.


Use Mann or Hengst filters, FCPEuro have them on sale occasionally so 
you can stock up on a few, then if you send them back you'll get another 
for free.  Kinda overkill for a $9 filter, but Iv'e collected 5 or 6 of 
them now so worth stuffing them in one of those flat rate things from 
the PO.


--FT

On 9/5/23 5:16 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:

I found out the seller of my new 124 has been using Liqui Moly 15-40 for oil. 
He has only had it since 2021 and drove it less than 5000 miles.

Is there any reason to keep using it?  I remember lots of discussion from Dr 
Booth about synthetic oil. And many other differing opinions.  I don’t mind 
using full synthetic. Mobil 1 isn’t horrible especially when it’s on sale.  
But, I don’t remember the conventional wisdom on the best oil for the M103.

Donald H. Snook


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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 5 Sep 2023 21:14:48 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes"
 wrote:

> A high-voltage REMC lineman from many, many decades ago turned me on to
> Collinite. That’s what it was originally designed for, waxing
> high-voltage transmission line insulators. Every couple of years as
> maintenance they would do their thing and wash/wax insulators. It kept
> them clean and prevented environmental goop from sticking to them.

I was looking on Collinite's webpage for the origin of the name, but did
not find anything. Thanks for the back story.


> Anything decreasing the surface conductivity on a 115kV line insulator
> is a Good Thing.

This is most certainly true!


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[MBZ] Obligatory oil question

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

I found out the seller of my new 124 has been using Liqui Moly 15-40 for oil. 
He has only had it since 2021 and drove it less than 5000 miles.  

Is there any reason to keep using it?  I remember lots of discussion from Dr 
Booth about synthetic oil. And many other differing opinions.  I don’t mind 
using full synthetic. Mobil 1 isn’t horrible especially when it’s on sale.  
But, I don’t remember the conventional wisdom on the best oil for the M103. 

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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

A high-voltage REMC lineman from many, many decades ago turned me on to 
Collinite. That’s what it was originally designed for, waxing high-voltage 
transmission line insulators. Every couple of years as maintenance they would 
do their thing and wash/wax insulators. It kept them clean and prevented 
environmental goop from sticking to them. Anything decreasing the surface 
conductivity on a 115kV line insulator is a Good Thing.

-D

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 2:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Tue, 5 Sep 2023 18:38:36 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes"
>  wrote:
> 
>> Heh. I found years ago that amongst the car community, wax preferences
>> were like oil discussions. I always got a kick out of the really
>> expensive carnauba-based wax that came in a glass crystal jar. Someone
>> tell me how much of the cost was tied up in the container….
>> 
>> My go-to wax for a number of years has been this:
>> 
>> https://www.amazon.com/Collinite-845-Insulator-Wax-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000JK2D06/
>>  Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax, 16 Fl Oz - 1 Pack
> 
> More information about Collinite:
> 
> https://www.collinite.com/product/no-845-insulator-wax/
>A user-friendlier version of the No. 476s paste, No. 845 stands as
>Collinite's most legendary product to date. Famous for its
> versatility, durability and DIY ease of use, "IW" is ideal for both small
> and large surface area jobs where lasting protection and timely job
> completion are desired, but hard buffing and frequent reapplication are
> not practical. Leaves behind carnauba shine and durable polymer coating
> that preserves finish and shields against the elements; UV, rain, snow,
> salt, dust, dirt, grime, bugs, staining and more.
> 
> https://detailingenthusiast.com/paint-protection/waxes/collinite-845-insulator-wax-review/
>Collinite 845 Insulator Wax Review
> 
>Collinite 845 is another wax from the Collinite team. Unlike the
>476s wax which is a paste, 845 is instead a liquid wax. This has
>been available for decades now, which should give an indication
>of just how well it performs.
> 
> https://detailingenthusiast.com/paint-protection/waxes/collinite-476-review/
> 
> https://www.collinite.com/faq/
>FAQs
>TECH "HOW TO" VIDEOS
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:25 AM, Donald Snook  wrote:
>> 
>> I’m looking forward to some detailing! The seller was telling me about
>> some wax he really liked from Auto Geek.  I ordered some. It’s is part
>> of the Wolfgang Concourse series.  I’ve never heard of it, but worth a
>> shot.  The car doesn’t need much, but it’s dirty from the shipping.
> 
> https://www.autogeek.net/
> 
> https://www.autogeek.net/search-magic.html?query=Wolfgang
> 
> https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/
> https://www.youtube.com/user/autogeek
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Wallmarks AC juice

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

This is sort of interesting, as I wondered how the third-party sales on 
Walmart’s website were managed.

Poorly, it appears. I mean, think of it. You let someone piggyback on your 
existing website, which is already dialed in for online sales, making the 
additional load/responsibility minimal for which you can charge a goodly amount 
while increasing choices for your customers. Scale it up to Walmart 
proportions, and I suspect it’s a decent chunk of change.

-D

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 1:55 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> So I got 2 cans instead of 2 crates of 12 which is what the order was for.  
> Immediately contacted Wallsmarks and they passed my complaint along to the 
> vendor.  Vendor says "glitch" in their sales system.  Whatever.  I told them 
> I wanted the product that I paid for.  They said no.  So then I said I wanted 
> a full refund and return label for shipping.  They say they can't do that but 
> they can refund my shipping cost on the order and half the order cost.  So 
> that would give me 2 cans for $15 or whatever, which is not unreasonable.  I 
> tell them no, I want to send the whole thing back, they pay.  They say they 
> can't do that (probably because you're not supposed to ship that stuff via 
> USPS) but can do the shipping refund and half the order as the previous 
> offer, best they can do.  So I say OK.  I'll wait to see if they actually 
> carry through.
> 
> Wallsmark has been fairly good about this, apparently the correspondence goes 
> through them and Pradeep in Bangladesh monitors it or something and was 
> prodding the vendor.
> 
> But I won't be buying anything 3rd party through El Mercado de Wal again.
> 
> --FT
> 
> On 8/28/23 2:31 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> I’m betting 1 can.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Aug 28, 2023, at 12:59 PM, Allan Streib via 
>>> Mercedes  wrote:
>>> 
>>> There was some review comment that they only got one can, the ad very 
>>> clearly is for pack of 12 so I'm interested to see how much shows up.
>>> 
>>> 
 On Mon, Aug 28, 2023, at 12:52, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
 Is on its way. As cheap as it was I hope it’s some actual juice and not
 some chinee poison gas of some kind
 
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Re: [MBZ] Faux wood grain wrapped 2001 E320 wagon

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

a real woody

On Tue, Sep 5, 2023, 2:58 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I am speechless.
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-mercedes-benz-e320-wagon-4/
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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 5 Sep 2023 18:38:36 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes"
 wrote:

> Heh. I found years ago that amongst the car community, wax preferences
> were like oil discussions. I always got a kick out of the really
> expensive carnauba-based wax that came in a glass crystal jar. Someone
> tell me how much of the cost was tied up in the container….
> 
> My go-to wax for a number of years has been this:
> 
> https://www.amazon.com/Collinite-845-Insulator-Wax-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000JK2D06/
>   Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax, 16 Fl Oz - 1 Pack

More information about Collinite:

https://www.collinite.com/product/no-845-insulator-wax/
A user-friendlier version of the No. 476s paste, No. 845 stands as
Collinite's most legendary product to date. Famous for its
versatility, durability and DIY ease of use, "IW" is ideal for both small
and large surface area jobs where lasting protection and timely job
completion are desired, but hard buffing and frequent reapplication are
not practical. Leaves behind carnauba shine and durable polymer coating
that preserves finish and shields against the elements; UV, rain, snow,
salt, dust, dirt, grime, bugs, staining and more.

https://detailingenthusiast.com/paint-protection/waxes/collinite-845-insulator-wax-review/
Collinite 845 Insulator Wax Review

Collinite 845 is another wax from the Collinite team. Unlike the
476s wax which is a paste, 845 is instead a liquid wax. This has
been available for decades now, which should give an indication
of just how well it performs.

https://detailingenthusiast.com/paint-protection/waxes/collinite-476-review/

https://www.collinite.com/faq/
FAQs
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> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:25 AM, Donald Snook  wrote:
> 
> I’m looking forward to some detailing! The seller was telling me about
> some wax he really liked from Auto Geek.  I ordered some. It’s is part
> of the Wolfgang Concourse series.  I’ve never heard of it, but worth a
> shot.  The car doesn’t need much, but it’s dirty from the shipping.

https://www.autogeek.net/

https://www.autogeek.net/search-magic.html?query=Wolfgang

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/
https://www.youtube.com/user/autogeek


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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

I have a container of Auto Glym. I have arrived!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 4:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Zymol ownership is a boost to one's self esteem.  You have arrived if you
> have a bottle in the garage.
> 
>> On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 3:01 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Zymöl is good stuff if you’re a carnauba maniac, but like anything, more
>> is not necessarily better. If you’re all about carnauba, there are a lot of
>> less expensive products out there with as much or more in it as Zymöl.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:47 AM, Andrew Strasfogel 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Zymol used to be the gold standard.  Made entirely from edible
>> ingredients, e.g. coconut.  Scented with distinct floral notes.  Your car
>> will reward you with Superior Performance after a Zymol massage.
>> 
>> On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 2:39 PM dan penoff.com via
>> Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>> Heh. I found years ago that amongst the car community, wax preferences
>> were like oil discussions. I always got a kick out of the really expensive
>> carnauba-based wax that came in a glass crystal jar. Someone tell me how
>> much of the cost was tied up in the container….
>> 
>> My go-to wax for a number of years has been this:
>> 
>> <
>> https://www.amazon.com/Collinite-845-Insulator-Wax-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000JK2D06/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=COLLINITE&qid=1693939007&sr=8-6
>>> 
>> 
>> [41QwAaRaY6L._SR600,315_PIWhiteStrip,BottomLeft,0,35_PIStarRatingFIVE,BottomLeft,360,-6_SR600,315_ZA3%2C617,445,290,400,400,AmazonEmberBold,12,4,0,0,5_SCLZZZ_FMpng_BG255,255,255.jpg]
>> Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax, 16 Fl Oz - 1 Pack<
>> https://www.amazon.com/Collinite-845-Insulator-Wax-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000JK2D06/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=COLLINITE&qid=1693939007&sr=8-6
>>> 
>> amazon.com<
>> https://www.amazon.com/Collinite-845-Insulator-Wax-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000JK2D06/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=COLLINITE&qid=1693939007&sr=8-6
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:25 AM, Donald Snook > dhsn...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> I’m looking forward to some detailing! The seller was telling me about
>> some wax he really liked from Auto Geek.  I ordered some. It’s is part of
>> the Wolfgang Concourse series.  I’ve never heard of it, but worth a shot.
>> The car doesn’t need much, but it’s dirty from the shipping.
>> 
>> Donald H. Snook
>> 
>> 
>> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:33 AM, dan penoff.com <
>> d...@penoff.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Let the Martha’ing begin!
>> 
>> Congrats!
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> On Sep 5, 2023, at 6:11 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> My new (to me) 124 arrived!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Donald H. Snook
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Re: [MBZ] Wallmarks AC juice

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

So I got 2 cans instead of 2 crates of 12 which is what the order was 
for.  Immediately contacted Wallsmarks and they passed my complaint 
along to the vendor.  Vendor says "glitch" in their sales system.  
Whatever.  I told them I wanted the product that I paid for.  They said 
no.  So then I said I wanted a full refund and return label for 
shipping.  They say they can't do that but they can refund my shipping 
cost on the order and half the order cost.  So that would give me 2 cans 
for $15 or whatever, which is not unreasonable.  I tell them no, I want 
to send the whole thing back, they pay.  They say they can't do that 
(probably because you're not supposed to ship that stuff via USPS) but 
can do the shipping refund and half the order as the previous offer, 
best they can do.  So I say OK.  I'll wait to see if they actually carry 
through.


Wallsmark has been fairly good about this, apparently the correspondence 
goes through them and Pradeep in Bangladesh monitors it or something and 
was prodding the vendor.


But I won't be buying anything 3rd party through El Mercado de Wal again.

--FT

On 8/28/23 2:31 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

I’m betting 1 can.

Sent from my iPhone


On Aug 28, 2023, at 12:59 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes  
wrote:

There was some review comment that they only got one can, the ad very clearly 
is for pack of 12 so I'm interested to see how much shows up.



On Mon, Aug 28, 2023, at 12:52, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
Is on its way. As cheap as it was I hope it’s some actual juice and not
some chinee poison gas of some kind

--FT
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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Zymöl

On 9/5/23 2:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Zymol used to be the gold standard.  Made entirely from edible ingredients,
e.g. coconut.  Scented with distinct floral notes.  Your car will reward
you with Superior Performance after a Zymol massage.



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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Especially if you buy the kind that comes in the fine crystal container!

-D

On Sep 5, 2023, at 1:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:

Zymol ownership is a boost to one's self esteem.  You have arrived if you have 
a bottle in the garage.

On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 3:01 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
Zymöl is good stuff if you’re a carnauba maniac, but like anything, more is not 
necessarily better. If you’re all about carnauba, there are a lot of less 
expensive products out there with as much or more in it as Zymöl.

-D

On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:47 AM, Andrew Strasfogel 
mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Zymol used to be the gold standard.  Made entirely from edible ingredients, 
e.g. coconut.  Scented with distinct floral notes.  Your car will reward you 
with Superior Performance after a Zymol massage.

On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 2:39 PM dan 
penoff.com via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>>>
 wrote:
Heh. I found years ago that amongst the car community, wax preferences were 
like oil discussions. I always got a kick out of the really expensive 
carnauba-based wax that came in a glass crystal jar. Someone tell me how much 
of the cost was tied up in the container….

My go-to wax for a number of years has been this:


[41QwAaRaY6L._SR600,315_PIWhiteStrip,BottomLeft,0,35_PIStarRatingFIVE,BottomLeft,360,-6_SR600,315_ZA3%2C617,445,290,400,400,AmazonEmberBold,12,4,0,0,5_SCLZZZ_FMpng_BG255,255,255.jpg]
Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax, 16 Fl Oz - 1 
Pack
amazon.com


-D

On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:25 AM, Donald Snook 
mailto:dhsn...@gmail.com>>>
 wrote:

I’m looking forward to some detailing! The seller was telling me about some wax 
he really liked from Auto Geek.  I ordered some. It’s is part of the Wolfgang 
Concourse series.  I’ve never heard of it, but worth a shot.  The car doesn’t 
need much, but it’s dirty from the shipping.

Donald H. Snook


On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:33 AM, dan 
penoff.com 
mailto:d...@penoff.com>>>
 wrote:

Let the Martha’ing begin!

Congrats!

-D

On Sep 5, 2023, at 6:11 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>>>
 wrote:

My new (to me) 124 arrived!







Donald H. Snook

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Re: [MBZ] OT Lawn tractor issues

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 5 Sep 2023 15:48:28 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
 wrote:

> I got the battery today and will put it on the charger and see if it 
> charges up.  I noticed the voltage regulator right next to the battery 
> tray and looked at it, the cable connection on it to the battery was 
> loose so I tightened that.  Once I get the battery charged up I'll see 
> tomorrow if that cures the ailment, test voltages, etc.  I'm thinking 
> now that was the issue.

Yes, loose electrical connections do cause problems ... may everything
work like it is supposed to.


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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Zymol ownership is a boost to one's self esteem.  You have arrived if you
have a bottle in the garage.

On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 3:01 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Zymöl is good stuff if you’re a carnauba maniac, but like anything, more
> is not necessarily better. If you’re all about carnauba, there are a lot of
> less expensive products out there with as much or more in it as Zymöl.
>
> -D
>
> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:47 AM, Andrew Strasfogel 
> wrote:
>
> Zymol used to be the gold standard.  Made entirely from edible
> ingredients, e.g. coconut.  Scented with distinct floral notes.  Your car
> will reward you with Superior Performance after a Zymol massage.
>
> On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 2:39 PM dan penoff.com via
> Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> Heh. I found years ago that amongst the car community, wax preferences
> were like oil discussions. I always got a kick out of the really expensive
> carnauba-based wax that came in a glass crystal jar. Someone tell me how
> much of the cost was tied up in the container….
>
> My go-to wax for a number of years has been this:
>
> <
> https://www.amazon.com/Collinite-845-Insulator-Wax-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000JK2D06/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=COLLINITE&qid=1693939007&sr=8-6
> >
>
> [41QwAaRaY6L._SR600,315_PIWhiteStrip,BottomLeft,0,35_PIStarRatingFIVE,BottomLeft,360,-6_SR600,315_ZA3%2C617,445,290,400,400,AmazonEmberBold,12,4,0,0,5_SCLZZZ_FMpng_BG255,255,255.jpg]
> Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax, 16 Fl Oz - 1 Pack<
> https://www.amazon.com/Collinite-845-Insulator-Wax-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000JK2D06/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=COLLINITE&qid=1693939007&sr=8-6
> >
> amazon.com<
> https://www.amazon.com/Collinite-845-Insulator-Wax-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000JK2D06/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=COLLINITE&qid=1693939007&sr=8-6
> >
>
>
> -D
>
> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:25 AM, Donald Snook  dhsn...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> I’m looking forward to some detailing! The seller was telling me about
> some wax he really liked from Auto Geek.  I ordered some. It’s is part of
> the Wolfgang Concourse series.  I’ve never heard of it, but worth a shot.
> The car doesn’t need much, but it’s dirty from the shipping.
>
> Donald H. Snook
>
>
> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:33 AM, dan penoff.com <
> d...@penoff.com> wrote:
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> Let the Martha’ing begin!
>
> Congrats!
>
> -D
>
> On Sep 5, 2023, at 6:11 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes <
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> My new (to me) 124 arrived!
>
> 
>
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Re: [MBZ] This Is Cool

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Now that I think about it, his car was "helios gelb" which is less orangey
and lighter shade of a canary yellow.  Went really well with green.

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> Doesn’t sound like a good color combination, but I would have to see it to
> be sure.
>
> -D
>
> > On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:50 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
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> >
> > A Mercedes Club member had a '74 450SE in the same color with a green
> > leather interior.  Gorgeous car and habitual concours winner.  This 280SE
> > would look a lot better with a green interior IMO.
> >
> > On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 2:24 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> At least I think it is. Love that color!
> >>
> >> 
> >> [img_5421.jpeg]
> >> 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280SE For Sale<
> >> https://thembmarket.com/1977-mercedes-benz-280se-3>
> >> thembmarket.com
> >>
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] This Is Cool

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Mustard and pickles!

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> On Sep 5, 2023, at 2:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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> 
>  A Mercedes Club member had a '74 450SE in the same color with a green
> leather interior.  Gorgeous car and habitual concours winner.  This 280SE
> would look a lot better with a green interior IMO.
> 
>> On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 2:24 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> At least I think it is. Love that color!
>> 
>> 
>> [img_5421.jpeg]
>> 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280SE For Sale<
>> https://thembmarket.com/1977-mercedes-benz-280se-3>
>> thembmarket.com
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Faux wood grain wrapped 2001 E320 wagon

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The wrap appears to have been applied seamlessly, which helps.

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> That is oddly appealing actually
>
> --FT
>
> On 9/5/23 2:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
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Re: [MBZ] Some codes on dash, error due to abs 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $3, 500

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yeah but I'd have to go to Murder Beach and that would not be on my list 
of fun road trips, although this one looks to be in one of the Yankee 
developments that have infested the area


--FT

On 9/5/23 3:47 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

You could probably sell the wheels and cover most of the cost along with that 
for a set of used (stock) wheels. Otherwise, looks nice.

-D


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Tow pkg and looks decent, errors probably not fatal.  I'd look at this one if I 
didn't already have one, but I kinda like this black/black.  Maybe I could do a 
swap.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/321990436959723

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[MBZ] OT OH MAN!!! Car Vinyl Wrap Sale - Financing Available - Buy Now & Pay Later

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I had no idea I could buy now pay later!  Now I can get that bright 
purple body wrap on my car!!!  WOOOWOOO


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Re: [MBZ] OT Lawn tractor issues

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I got the battery today and will put it on the charger and see if it 
charges up.  I noticed the voltage regulator right next to the battery 
tray and looked at it, the cable connection on it to the battery was 
loose so I tightened that.  Once I get the battery charged up I'll see 
tomorrow if that cures the ailment, test voltages, etc.  I'm thinking 
now that was the issue.


--FT

On 9/2/23 11:18 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:

On 2023-09-01 17:35, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
I bought a couple of those battery minders, one is hooked up to what 
seemed to be a dead/dying MB battery, it is still charging after 3-4 
days with no error light so maybe it will rejuvenate it a bit.


I put mine on my newest not-in-service flooded cell battery, a 2014 
Interstate Megatron.
Charged it fully, made sure the plates were flooded, and let the 
Minder do its thing.

It started out, a few months after its last recharge, at 10.6V.

After a couple of days a cell or two started getting warm. After a 
week, I unhooked it and the voltage plummeted to below the original 10.6.


Somehow, the minder seems to have enhanced a slightly shorted cell or 
two to make them more strongly shorted.


OTOH, after a week on the minder, my second newest spare battery (a 
2007 Walmart Everstart) is doing quite well, I've been using it to 
jump start a lawn tractor and wouldn't hesitate to stick it in a car.


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Re: [MBZ] Some codes on dash, error due to abs 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $3, 500

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

You could probably sell the wheels and cover most of the cost along with that 
for a set of used (stock) wheels. Otherwise, looks nice.

-D

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 12:42 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Tow pkg and looks decent, errors probably not fatal.  I'd look at this one if 
> I didn't already have one, but I kinda like this black/black.  Maybe I could 
> do a swap.
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/321990436959723
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[MBZ] Some codes on dash, error due to abs 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $3, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Tow pkg and looks decent, errors probably not fatal.  I'd look at this 
one if I didn't already have one, but I kinda like this black/black.  
Maybe I could do a swap.


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[MBZ] I think I've seen this car around -- 1973 Mercedes 450 SL Cabriolet,$15,000 ·

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Quite beautiful and well-maintained.  Probably not an unreasonable price 
for a 50yo car in such good condition


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[MBZ] isn’t anything major wrong with the car (The Top doesn’t drop due to the motor going out) 2001 Mercedes-Benz clk-class CLK 430 Cabriolet 2D,$3,500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

It has probably spewed all the hydraulic fluid out but looks fairly nice 
for 100kmi


The car has low mileage and its drivable so no I’m not selling it for 
anything less than 3,500.


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/687211179966638


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[MBZ] Varmint comes through

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Was noticing over the weekend the Varmint plate on the $675ML500 was 
expiring end of month and I had not heard from the DMV there about a 
renewal so figured I was going to get deleted from their system.  LO and 
HALLELUJAH the renewal notice showed up in the mail today, options for 
one or two years! YAY!!!


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Re: [MBZ] Faux wood grain wrapped 2001 E320 wagon

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That is oddly appealing actually

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On 9/5/23 2:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

I am speechless.
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Re: [MBZ] Ace keeps dropping the price every day -- https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/595688712690560/

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Maybe next week, I'm watching the situation for awhile longer.  It could 
be an easy fix or not, depending on what shows up with a scan.  It's 
totally gorked then parts would be worth more than I'm willing to give 
for it.


--FT

On 9/5/23 1:16 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Time for a road trip with some dead presidents.

-D


On Sep 5, 2023, at 7:42 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
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He drops it a hundred or two every day, I guess he isn't getting a lot of love. 
 He's LOBALLING himself.  I'm getting tempted, he probably needs some cash.


   Seller's Description

Hey read description if you’re not buying please don’t ask me is it still 
available i  don’t have time for a lot of questions you will be blocked. I 
have black 08 S550 $2,000 no crank no start I bought it like that so I don't 
know If you’re not serious about buying, please don’t respond.  I bought 
brand new converse struts that cost $1500 by it’s self . Serious inquiries 
only. If you see this post it’s still available.  No low ball i will not 
respond.

Ace changed the listing description.
Ace reduced the price to $3,510 for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 Sedan 4D.
Ace changed the listing description.
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Ace changed the listing description.
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Ace reduced the price to $2,000 for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 Sedan 4D.
Ace changed the listing description.


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Re: [MBZ] OT If it's still running 30yr on... 1994 Jaguar xjs 2+2 convertible, $2, 500

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There was quite a cottage industry years ago for adapter plates so you could 
easily drop a 350 SBC in them. A lot of XJ6s from the 80s and early 90s are 
still on the road with them, I’m sure.

-D

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 12:01 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> 
> I have a Lump+tranny sitting in the garage which I understand is a common 
> swap into these things that improves a lot of aspects. I vaguely recall they 
> had GM transmissions that mated up quite well so maybe the whole package I 
> have would pretty much drop in.  Not that I need another project...
> 
> --FT
> 
> On 9/5/23 2:20 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
>> AVOID!!!
>> 
>> Late 90s Jags (Fords) are OK. This one is not. For a lot of different 
>> reasons.
>> 
>> Weird, but I don’t recall this model or its profile. That’s a 
>> strange-looking car.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Sep 5, 2023, at 7:38 AM, Floyd Thursby via 
>>> Mercedes  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have always loved the styling on these except for the big hump from the 
>>> top.  Maybe this one will go all the way in?
>>> 
>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1754722774961410
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Re: [MBZ] Honest Seller, But...

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Sounds like someone is tired of throwing money at it.  Given the history 
it could be either a decent driver or a turd money pit


--FT

On 9/5/23 2:26 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Got a lot of issues:


[00N0N_13QPhdRsEKN_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
2004 mercedes benz e500 for sale by owner - Riverview, FL - 
craigslist
tampa.craigslist.org


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Re: [MBZ] Faux wood grain wrapped 2001 E320 wagon

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The Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser look!

-D

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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Re: [MBZ] OT If it's still running 30yr on... 1994 Jaguar xjs 2+2 convertible, $2, 500

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Or end it abruptly.

-D

On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:51 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:

Cheap way to nurture a midlife crisis.

On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 2:21 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
AVOID!!!

Late 90s Jags (Fords) are OK. This one is not. For a lot of different reasons.

Weird, but I don’t recall this model or its profile. That’s a strange-looking 
car.

-D

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 7:38 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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>
> I have always loved the styling on these except for the big hump from the 
> top.  Maybe this one will go all the way in?
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1754722774961410
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Re: [MBZ] This Is Cool

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Doesn’t sound like a good color combination, but I would have to see it to be 
sure.

-D

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:50 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> A Mercedes Club member had a '74 450SE in the same color with a green
> leather interior.  Gorgeous car and habitual concours winner.  This 280SE
> would look a lot better with a green interior IMO.
> 
> On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 2:24 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> At least I think it is. Love that color!
>> 
>> 
>> [img_5421.jpeg]
>> 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280SE For Sale<
>> https://thembmarket.com/1977-mercedes-benz-280se-3>
>> thembmarket.com
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT If it's still running 30yr on... 1994 Jaguar xjs 2+2 convertible, $2, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I have a Lump+tranny sitting in the garage which I understand is a 
common swap into these things that improves a lot of aspects. I vaguely 
recall they had GM transmissions that mated up quite well so maybe the 
whole package I have would pretty much drop in.  Not that I need another 
project...


--FT

On 9/5/23 2:20 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

AVOID!!!

Late 90s Jags (Fords) are OK. This one is not. For a lot of different reasons.

Weird, but I don’t recall this model or its profile. That’s a strange-looking 
car.

-D


On Sep 5, 2023, at 7:38 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
wrote:

I have always loved the styling on these except for the big hump from the top.  
Maybe this one will go all the way in?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1754722774961410

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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Zymöl is good stuff if you’re a carnauba maniac, but like anything, more is not 
necessarily better. If you’re all about carnauba, there are a lot of less 
expensive products out there with as much or more in it as Zymöl.

-D

On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:47 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:

Zymol used to be the gold standard.  Made entirely from edible ingredients, 
e.g. coconut.  Scented with distinct floral notes.  Your car will reward you 
with Superior Performance after a Zymol massage.

On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 2:39 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
Heh. I found years ago that amongst the car community, wax preferences were 
like oil discussions. I always got a kick out of the really expensive 
carnauba-based wax that came in a glass crystal jar. Someone tell me how much 
of the cost was tied up in the container….

My go-to wax for a number of years has been this:


[41QwAaRaY6L._SR600,315_PIWhiteStrip,BottomLeft,0,35_PIStarRatingFIVE,BottomLeft,360,-6_SR600,315_ZA3%2C617,445,290,400,400,AmazonEmberBold,12,4,0,0,5_SCLZZZ_FMpng_BG255,255,255.jpg]
Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax, 16 Fl Oz - 1 
Pack
amazon.com


-D

On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:25 AM, Donald Snook 
mailto:dhsn...@gmail.com>> wrote:

I’m looking forward to some detailing! The seller was telling me about some wax 
he really liked from Auto Geek.  I ordered some. It’s is part of the Wolfgang 
Concourse series.  I’ve never heard of it, but worth a shot.  The car doesn’t 
need much, but it’s dirty from the shipping.

Donald H. Snook


On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:33 AM, dan penoff.com 
mailto:d...@penoff.com>> wrote:

Let the Martha’ing begin!

Congrats!

-D

On Sep 5, 2023, at 6:11 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:

My new (to me) 124 arrived!







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[MBZ] Faux wood grain wrapped 2001 E320 wagon

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I am speechless.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-mercedes-benz-e320-wagon-4/
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Re: [MBZ] OT If it's still running 30yr on... 1994 Jaguar xjs 2+2 convertible, $2, 500

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Cheap way to nurture a midlife crisis.

On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 2:21 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> AVOID!!!
>
> Late 90s Jags (Fords) are OK. This one is not. For a lot of different
> reasons.
>
> Weird, but I don’t recall this model or its profile. That’s a
> strange-looking car.
>
> -D
>
> > On Sep 5, 2023, at 7:38 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I have always loved the styling on these except for the big hump from
> the top.  Maybe this one will go all the way in?
> >
> > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1754722774961410
> >
> > --
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Re: [MBZ] This Is Cool

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

 A Mercedes Club member had a '74 450SE in the same color with a green
leather interior.  Gorgeous car and habitual concours winner.  This 280SE
would look a lot better with a green interior IMO.

On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 2:24 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> At least I think it is. Love that color!
>
> 
> [img_5421.jpeg]
> 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280SE For Sale<
> https://thembmarket.com/1977-mercedes-benz-280se-3>
> thembmarket.com
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] This Is Cool

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Get that one and a matching red one!

--FT
Sent from iFōn

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 2:24 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> At least I think it is. Love that color!
> 
> 
> [img_5421.jpeg]
> 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280SE For 
> Sale
> thembmarket.com
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Zymol used to be the gold standard.  Made entirely from edible ingredients,
e.g. coconut.  Scented with distinct floral notes.  Your car will reward
you with Superior Performance after a Zymol massage.

On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 2:39 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Heh. I found years ago that amongst the car community, wax preferences
> were like oil discussions. I always got a kick out of the really expensive
> carnauba-based wax that came in a glass crystal jar. Someone tell me how
> much of the cost was tied up in the container….
>
> My go-to wax for a number of years has been this:
>
> <
> https://www.amazon.com/Collinite-845-Insulator-Wax-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000JK2D06/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=COLLINITE&qid=1693939007&sr=8-6
> >
>
> [41QwAaRaY6L._SR600,315_PIWhiteStrip,BottomLeft,0,35_PIStarRatingFIVE,BottomLeft,360,-6_SR600,315_ZA3%2C617,445,290,400,400,AmazonEmberBold,12,4,0,0,5_SCLZZZ_FMpng_BG255,255,255.jpg]
> Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax, 16 Fl Oz - 1 Pack<
> https://www.amazon.com/Collinite-845-Insulator-Wax-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000JK2D06/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=COLLINITE&qid=1693939007&sr=8-6
> >
> amazon.com<
> https://www.amazon.com/Collinite-845-Insulator-Wax-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000JK2D06/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=COLLINITE&qid=1693939007&sr=8-6
> >
>
>
> -D
>
> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:25 AM, Donald Snook  wrote:
>
> I’m looking forward to some detailing! The seller was telling me about
> some wax he really liked from Auto Geek.  I ordered some. It’s is part of
> the Wolfgang Concourse series.  I’ve never heard of it, but worth a shot.
> The car doesn’t need much, but it’s dirty from the shipping.
>
> Donald H. Snook
>
>
> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:33 AM, dan penoff.com  wrote:
>
> Let the Martha’ing begin!
>
> Congrats!
>
> -D
>
> On Sep 5, 2023, at 6:11 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> My new (to me) 124 arrived!
>
> 
>
>
> 
>
>
> Donald H. Snook
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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Heh. I found years ago that amongst the car community, wax preferences were 
like oil discussions. I always got a kick out of the really expensive 
carnauba-based wax that came in a glass crystal jar. Someone tell me how much 
of the cost was tied up in the container….

My go-to wax for a number of years has been this:


[41QwAaRaY6L._SR600,315_PIWhiteStrip,BottomLeft,0,35_PIStarRatingFIVE,BottomLeft,360,-6_SR600,315_ZA3%2C617,445,290,400,400,AmazonEmberBold,12,4,0,0,5_SCLZZZ_FMpng_BG255,255,255.jpg]
Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax, 16 Fl Oz - 1 
Pack
amazon.com


-D

On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:25 AM, Donald Snook  wrote:

I’m looking forward to some detailing! The seller was telling me about some wax 
he really liked from Auto Geek.  I ordered some. It’s is part of the Wolfgang 
Concourse series.  I’ve never heard of it, but worth a shot.  The car doesn’t 
need much, but it’s dirty from the shipping.

Donald H. Snook


On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:33 AM, dan penoff.com  wrote:

Let the Martha’ing begin!

Congrats!

-D

On Sep 5, 2023, at 6:11 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes  
wrote:

My new (to me) 124 arrived!







Donald H. Snook

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[MBZ] Honest Seller, But...

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Got a lot of issues:


[00N0N_13QPhdRsEKN_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
2004 mercedes benz e500 for sale by owner - Riverview, FL - 
craigslist
tampa.craigslist.org


-D
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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

I’m looking forward to some detailing! The seller was telling me about some wax 
he really liked from Auto Geek.  I ordered some. It’s is part of the Wolfgang 
Concourse series.  I’ve never heard of it, but worth a shot.  The car doesn’t 
need much, but it’s dirty from the shipping.  

Donald H. Snook


> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:33 AM, dan penoff.com  wrote:
> 
> Let the Martha’ing begin!
> 
> Congrats!
> 
> -D
> 
> On Sep 5, 2023, at 6:11 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> My new (to me) 124 arrived!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Donald H. Snook
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Re: [MBZ] OT If it's still running 30yr on... 1994 Jaguar xjs 2+2 convertible, $2, 500

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

AVOID!!!

Late 90s Jags (Fords) are OK. This one is not. For a lot of different reasons.

Weird, but I don’t recall this model or its profile. That’s a strange-looking 
car. 

-D

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 7:38 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I have always loved the styling on these except for the big hump from the 
> top.  Maybe this one will go all the way in?
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1754722774961410
> 
> -- 
> --FT
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Re: [MBZ] Chicken Wagon maybe FS

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

> Oh my goodness, the Chicken Wagon. Have not heard mention for it in a long 
> time. I thought it was long gone.

No, still here.  I paid to have the B2 piston job done, but that was right 
around the
time my dad got sick, before he passed.  Got very busy for a time, and the car 
simply
dropped off my radar.  It hasn't been driven since I picked it up in 2018.

> Run it up the FB W123 group flagpole and see how many of those clowns come 
> sniffing.

I should, my wife's on FB.  But the guy who sold my son his E320 has expressed
interest.  Originally in the 190D my son drove up in, but I'm not ready to let 
that
one go yet.  But the CW?  Loved the car, and it worked well, but its time with 
me
might be past.  My wife would LOVE to see another car go.  (Or ten.)

I'm going to let him have first shot at it.  I did a quick survey, and prices 
are all over
the map.  I'm thinking that a running, driving example can't be going for less 
than $3k
these days, no matter how tired looking.  I have a crack-free dash for it 
hanging in the
garage.  Other parts too. I already let the 300CD go a few years ago.  The CW 
is the
last W123 here.

>> Why is it a "wagon" and not a chicken limo?

Because it sounded stupider to me at the time.  Do recall that it was purchased
as a parts car.  But its engine cleaned out so well with a tiny bit of TLC that 
I simply
couldn't bear to part it out.  The plan had been to trailer it home, in 2002, 
but I ended
up driving it the 220 miles instead.  It runs well, still.

I just brought it up out of storage to wash and vacuum it.  The battery was 
weak, could
barely crank after a glow, but after only a few revs it fired right up.  Gd 
car!

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] How do I drain/clean the brake fluid reservoir?

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

I have heard of cleaning a coolant reservoir with oaxalic acid. Perhaps that 
would clean it once it's removed?

https://youtu.be/JqCN7VHMtfQ?si=__B6MjNt5IEfnUec

Rick

From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
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To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Cc: d...@penoff.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] How do I drain/clean the brake fluid reservoir?

There are a couple of choices here, none ideal:

1.) Bleed/flush the system to get rid of the old fluid in the front of the 
reservoir; or,

2.) Remove the reservoir, drain, and clean it. You would want a new set of 
rubber bushings/o-rings for the master cylinder where the reservoir attaches.

#2 has some potential for damage, as the plastic on these is probably pretty 
brittle by now, but I’ve done it.

-D

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 7:53 AM, MG via Mercedes 
> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>
> If it was mine I would take the brake line loose either from the master 
> cylinder or at the caliper and pump the fluid out and then also flush some 
> new fluid through. Reconnect the line and bleed to get a good peddle. Don't 
> think I would flush with the alcohol.
>
> MG
>
> Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>> In my continuing project of repairing the brakes of my 1980 W116 300SD,
>> I went to suck the old brake fluid out of the reservoir on the master
>> cylinder. When I got to the bottom of the fluid available through the
>> cap, I noticed the front compartment of the reservoir still had brake
>> fluid in it, as the first two pictures show.
>> The only connection to the front compartment of the reservoir I can see
>> is a small channel by the front level switch and that is only a few
>> millimeters high. There is no way for me to get a hose through that!
>> I took off the front rubber cap for the front level switch thinking that
>> might help, but it did not.
>> I would rather not try to remove the reservoir from the master cylinder
>> and spill brake fluid everywhere.
>> I could use my Speedi-Bleed and push the excess fluid out of the
>> reservoir, through the master cylinder, through one of the brake lines,
>> through a caliper, and into a container -- but that would push a lot of
>> crud through, too.
>> Any suggestions?
>> The fourth picture shows a W123 brake fluid reservoir, which has only one
>> level switch. I recall it has two compartments like the W116 reservoir,
>> but I don't recall how (or if) I drained both compartments when I was
>> doing the brakes on our '82 240D/3.0. (I recall now, I purchased a new
>> reservoir from Rusty.)
>> Also, would flushing with isopropyl alchol be advisable?
>> Thanks,
>> Craig
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Chicken Wagon maybe FS

[Bob Rentfro via Mercedes]

Oh my goodness, the Chicken Wagon. Have not heard mention for it in a long 
time. I thought it was long gone. 
Run it up the FB W123 group flagpole and see how many of those clowns come 
sniffing.

AZBob

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> On Sep 5, 2023, at 10:01 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Why is it a "wagon" and not a chicken limo?
> 
>> On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 10:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> They are going for stupid money these days.  The 123 fakebook group boys
>> are paying a lot for turds and thinking they are getting a great deal.
>> Must be the times but it is interesting the younger guys are getting
>> into them. Might want to try floating it on there and see what kind of
>> interest you get.
>> 
>> --FT
>> 
>>> On 9/5/23 10:26 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Somebody's maybe interested in purchasing the Chicken Wagon, our
>>> venerable 1983 300D.  We haven't driven it in years, it might be time
>>> to let it go.  What's one of these worth these days?  Cosmetically
>>> challenged, but sound.
>>> 
>>> -- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] Ace keeps dropping the price every day -- https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/595688712690560/

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Time for a road trip with some dead presidents.

-D

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 7:42 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> He drops it a hundred or two every day, I guess he isn't getting a lot of 
> love.  He's LOBALLING himself.  I'm getting tempted, he probably needs some 
> cash.
> 
> 
>   Seller's Description
> 
> Hey read description if you’re not buying please don’t ask me is it still 
> available i  don’t have time for a lot of questions you will be blocked. I 
> have black 08 S550 $2,000 no crank no start I bought it like that so I don't 
> know If you’re not serious about buying, please don’t respond.  I bought 
> brand new converse struts that cost $1500 by it’s self . Serious inquiries 
> only. If you see this post it’s still available.  No low ball i will not 
> respond.
> 
> Ace changed the listing description.
> Ace reduced the price to $3,510 for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 Sedan 
> 4D.
> Ace changed the listing description.
> Ace reduced the price to $3,155 for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 Sedan 
> 4D.
> Ace changed the listing description.
> Ace marked the listing as Pending.
> Ace marked the listing as Available.
> Ace marked the listing as Pending.
> Ace marked the listing as Available.
> Ace changed the listing description.
> Ace marked the listing as Pending.
> Ace marked the listing as Available.
> Ace changed the listing description.
> Ace reduced the price to $2,430 for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 Sedan 
> 4D.
> Ace reduced the price to $2,185 for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 Sedan 
> 4D.
> Ace reduced the price to $2,000 for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 Sedan 
> 4D.
> Ace changed the listing description.
> 
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/595688712690560/
> 
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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[Bob Rentfro via Mercedes]

Looks lovely. You will remember and love the familiar MB feel. Nothing like it. 

Now I need to get back into the fold….

AZBob

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> On Sep 5, 2023, at 9:34 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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> Let the Martha’ing begin!
> 
> Congrats!
> 
> -D
> 
> On Sep 5, 2023, at 6:11 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> My new (to me) 124 arrived!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Chicken Wagon maybe FS

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Why is it a "wagon" and not a chicken limo?

On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 10:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> They are going for stupid money these days.  The 123 fakebook group boys
> are paying a lot for turds and thinking they are getting a great deal.
> Must be the times but it is interesting the younger guys are getting
> into them. Might want to try floating it on there and see what kind of
> interest you get.
>
> --FT
>
> On 9/5/23 10:26 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
> > Somebody's maybe interested in purchasing the Chicken Wagon, our
> > venerable 1983 300D.  We haven't driven it in years, it might be time
> > to let it go.  What's one of these worth these days?  Cosmetically
> > challenged, but sound.
> >
> > -- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Let the Martha’ing begin!

Congrats!

-D

On Sep 5, 2023, at 6:11 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes  
wrote:

My new (to me) 124 arrived!







Donald H. Snook

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Re: [MBZ] How do I drain/clean the brake fluid reservoir?

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

There are a couple of choices here, none ideal:

1.) Bleed/flush the system to get rid of the old fluid in the front of the 
reservoir; or,

2.) Remove the reservoir, drain, and clean it. You would want a new set of 
rubber bushings/o-rings for the master cylinder where the reservoir attaches.

#2 has some potential for damage, as the plastic on these is probably pretty 
brittle by now, but I’ve done it.

-D

> On Sep 5, 2023, at 7:53 AM, MG via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> If it was mine I would take the brake line loose either from the master 
> cylinder or at the caliper and pump the fluid out and then also flush some 
> new fluid through. Reconnect the line and bleed to get a good peddle. Don't 
> think I would flush with the alcohol.
> 
> MG
> 
> Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>> In my continuing project of repairing the brakes of my 1980 W116 300SD,
>> I went to suck the old brake fluid out of the reservoir on the master
>> cylinder. When I got to the bottom of the fluid available through the
>> cap, I noticed the front compartment of the reservoir still had brake
>> fluid in it, as the first two pictures show.
>> The only connection to the front compartment of the reservoir I can see
>> is a small channel by the front level switch and that is only a few
>> millimeters high. There is no way for me to get a hose through that!
>> I took off the front rubber cap for the front level switch thinking that
>> might help, but it did not.
>> I would rather not try to remove the reservoir from the master cylinder
>> and spill brake fluid everywhere.
>> I could use my Speedi-Bleed and push the excess fluid out of the
>> reservoir, through the master cylinder, through one of the brake lines,
>> through a caliper, and into a container -- but that would push a lot of
>> crud through, too.
>> Any suggestions?
>> The fourth picture shows a W123 brake fluid reservoir, which has only one
>> level switch. I recall it has two compartments like the W116 reservoir,
>> but I don't recall how (or if) I drained both compartments when I was
>> doing the brakes on our '82 240D/3.0. (I recall now, I purchased a new
>> reservoir from Rusty.)
>> Also, would flushing with isopropyl alchol be advisable?
>> Thanks,
>> Craig
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] No key no title clean all around car. 1994 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 420 Sedan 4D, $2, 500

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

What is a set of those wheels going for? 

Donald H. Snook


> On Sep 5, 2023, at 9:53 AM, Floyd Thursby  wrote:
> 
> Got it on a trade just don’t wanna deal with it. Will part out.let me know 
> wat u need…
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/306824405261557
> 
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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

Congratulations on your new acquisition!

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> On Sep 5, 2023, at 9:12 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> M

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Re: [MBZ] How do I drain/clean the brake fluid reservoir?

[MG via Mercedes]

If it was mine I would take the brake line loose 
either from the master cylinder or at the caliper 
and pump the fluid out and then also flush some 
new fluid through. Reconnect the line and bleed to 
get a good peddle. Don't think I would flush with 
the alcohol.


MG

Craig via Mercedes wrote:

In my continuing project of repairing the brakes of my 1980 W116 300SD,
I went to suck the old brake fluid out of the reservoir on the master
cylinder. When I got to the bottom of the fluid available through the
cap, I noticed the front compartment of the reservoir still had brake
fluid in it, as the first two pictures show.

The only connection to the front compartment of the reservoir I can see
is a small channel by the front level switch and that is only a few
millimeters high. There is no way for me to get a hose through that!

I took off the front rubber cap for the front level switch thinking that
might help, but it did not.

I would rather not try to remove the reservoir from the master cylinder
and spill brake fluid everywhere.

I could use my Speedi-Bleed and push the excess fluid out of the
reservoir, through the master cylinder, through one of the brake lines,
through a caliper, and into a container -- but that would push a lot of
crud through, too.

Any suggestions?

The fourth picture shows a W123 brake fluid reservoir, which has only one
level switch. I recall it has two compartments like the W116 reservoir,
but I don't recall how (or if) I drained both compartments when I was
doing the brakes on our '82 240D/3.0. (I recall now, I purchased a new
reservoir from Rusty.)

Also, would flushing with isopropyl alchol be advisable?

Thanks,


Craig
















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[MBZ] No key no title clean all around car. 1994 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 420 Sedan 4D, $2, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Got it on a trade just don’t wanna deal with it. Will part out.let me 
know wat u need…


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/306824405261557

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[MBZ] Missing from end and hood. Missing from end and hood.

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I bet he has the tittle too...

No key must be towed.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/636285951941454/

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Re: [MBZ] Chicken Wagon maybe FS

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

They are going for stupid money these days.  The 123 fakebook group boys 
are paying a lot for turds and thinking they are getting a great deal.  
Must be the times but it is interesting the younger guys are getting 
into them. Might want to try floating it on there and see what kind of 
interest you get.


--FT

On 9/5/23 10:26 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:

Somebody's maybe interested in purchasing the Chicken Wagon, our
venerable 1983 300D.  We haven't driven it in years, it might be time
to let it go.  What's one of these worth these days?  Cosmetically
challenged, but sound.

-- Jim


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[MBZ] A buddy is thinking about this -- 2003 Mercedes-Benz sl-class SL 500 Roadster 2D, $3, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Might be worth it at the price or a bit less with some shrewd 
negotiation.  I know these are complicated but the engine is solid



   Seller's Description

This vehicle has minor flaws due to age,runs very well and Wd be a great 
1st car or fixer upper. It is a SL 500


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/808452754262181

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[MBZ] Ace keeps dropping the price every day -- https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/595688712690560/

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

He drops it a hundred or two every day, I guess he isn't getting a lot 
of love.  He's LOBALLING himself.  I'm getting tempted, he probably 
needs some cash.



   Seller's Description

Hey read description if you’re not buying please don’t ask me is it 
still available i  don’t have time for a lot of questions you will be 
blocked. I have black 08 S550 $2,000 no crank no start I bought it like 
that so I don't know If you’re not serious about buying, please don’t 
respond.  I bought brand new converse struts that cost $1500 by it’s 
self . Serious inquiries only. If you see this post it’s still 
available.  No low ball i will not respond.


Ace changed the listing description.
Ace reduced the price to $3,510 for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 
Sedan 4D.

Ace changed the listing description.
Ace reduced the price to $3,155 for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 
Sedan 4D.

Ace changed the listing description.
Ace marked the listing as Pending.
Ace marked the listing as Available.
Ace marked the listing as Pending.
Ace marked the listing as Available.
Ace changed the listing description.
Ace marked the listing as Pending.
Ace marked the listing as Available.
Ace changed the listing description.
Ace reduced the price to $2,430 for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 
Sedan 4D.
Ace reduced the price to $2,185 for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 
Sedan 4D.
Ace reduced the price to $2,000 for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 
Sedan 4D.

Ace changed the listing description.


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[MBZ] OT If it's still running 30yr on... 1994 Jaguar xjs 2+2 convertible, $2, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I have always loved the styling on these except for the big hump from 
the top.  Maybe this one will go all the way in?


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1754722774961410

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[MBZ] Chicken Wagon maybe FS

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

Somebody's maybe interested in purchasing the Chicken Wagon, our
venerable 1983 300D.  We haven't driven it in years, it might be time
to let it go.  What's one of these worth these days?  Cosmetically
challenged, but sound.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 5 Sep 2023 08:11:02 -0500 Donald Snook via Mercedes
 wrote:

> My new (to me) 124 arrived! 

It's a joyful moment, isn't it?

May you enjoy it for a long time.


Craig

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