Re: [MBZ] Ok I guess I am behind the times

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

I've got a 32" on our home computer and a 26" as a secondary for my laptop. The 
bigger the monitor is the farther away from it you need to be able to get...
Curt

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  On Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 3:58 AM, Kaleb Striplin via 
Mercedes wrote:   Next question, current monitor is 19" 
I believe I have wanted something 
bigger anyway.  What size do y'all recommend?  24"? 27"?

On 9/27/2023 7:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> What do you all think about curved monitors?
>
> On 9/27/2023 7:44 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote:
>> It appears my monitor does have a dvi port I just have never used 
>> that and don’t have a cable. Probably should just get a new hdmi 
>> monitor anyway.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Sep 27, 2023, at 7:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin  wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> My new HP z4 workstation arrived today. I was going to plug in my 
>>> monitor but am I to assume SVGA is no more? These appear to be the 
>>> monitor ports available so I supposed I now need a new monitor as well?
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] Ok I guess I am behind the times

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

You just need a VGA to DVI adapter. They're cheap. Your monitor might have DVI 
too. Most made in the last 10 years do, it's been out for 20 years or more.
The other thing there is display port, an HDMI derivative. They make a display 
port to HDMI cable.
Curt

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  On Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 3:41 AM, Kaleb Striplin via 
Mercedes wrote:   
My new HP z4 workstation arrived today. I was going to plug in my monitor but 
am I to assume SVGA is no more? These appear to be the monitor ports available 
so I supposed I now need a new monitor as well?


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Re: [MBZ] Ok I guess I am behind the times

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On Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:44:46 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
 wrote:

> It appears my monitor does have a dvi port I just have never used that
> and don’t have a cable. Probably should just get a new hdmi monitor
> anyway. 

I have been using DVI with a Dell 2405 FPW which I got used off eBay for
many years now.

It is a 24" (diagonal) monitor with 1920 (wide) x 1200 (high) pixels and
is quite adequate for my older-than-yours eyes.

Many monitors these days are 1080 pixels high, but I prefer the extra
height of 1200 pixels for working on OpenOffice.org text documents and
spreadsheets and for Sylpheed, my email client.


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[MBZ] My wife is selling her 'mid life crisis' car due to us now having twin grandchildren, and she cant decide which one would have to ride in trunk.

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Looks pretty nice.

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-2008-mercedes-benz-slk350/7670621218.html
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[MBZ] 08ML63 spare tire

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

I had not looked into the spare tire well until today. I saw it had one. It is 
a “space saver” spare in the sense it is deflated and compressed.  The tires on 
it are huge. 

There is an 12V inflator in there with it with a graphic that shows how to use 
it, it’s only supposed to plug into the 12V jack in the wayback. I guess when 
the tire is inflated it blows up to the proper diameter/circumference. I have 
never seen anything like that but I recall reading about them. 

So, it has a spare. Yay. 

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Re: [MBZ] Ok I guess I am behind the times

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

When I am in car dealerships I am on theirs all the time and I really 
have no idea what size they are.  Mine at home is 19 but its too small 
and is the largest I have had.  Otherwise I am generally on a 15" 
laptop.  I thought about 24" but then got to thinking about 27".


On 9/27/2023 8:07 PM, Allan Streib wrote:

On Wed, Sep 27, 2023, at 19:58, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Next question, current monitor is 19" I believe I have wanted something
bigger anyway.  What size do y'all recommend?  24"? 27"?

It's a matter of preference.

At work some people have these huge wide curved monitors, like they are trying 
to fill their entire field of vision with the screen. I tried one and didn't 
like it.

I like two monitors next to each other. Sometimes I'll rotate one into portrait mode 
which is nice for working on documents. Mine are about 24" and I would 
personally not go bigger than that but it's really just whatever you like.





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Re: [MBZ] Ok I guess I am behind the times

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On Wed, Sep 27, 2023, at 19:58, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> Next question, current monitor is 19" I believe I have wanted something 
> bigger anyway.  What size do y'all recommend?  24"? 27"?

It's a matter of preference.

At work some people have these huge wide curved monitors, like they are trying 
to fill their entire field of vision with the screen. I tried one and didn't 
like it.

I like two monitors next to each other. Sometimes I'll rotate one into portrait 
mode which is nice for working on documents. Mine are about 24" and I would 
personally not go bigger than that but it's really just whatever you like.



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Re: [MBZ] Ok I guess I am behind the times

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Bigger is better as your eyes get older

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> On Sep 27, 2023, at 8:58 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Next question, current monitor is 19" I believe I have wanted something 
> bigger anyway.  What size do y'all recommend?  24"? 27"?
> 
>> On 9/27/2023 7:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> What do you all think about curved monitors?
>> 
>>> On 9/27/2023 7:44 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote:
>>> It appears my monitor does have a dvi port I just have never used that and 
>>> don’t have a cable. Probably should just get a new hdmi monitor anyway.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Sep 27, 2023, at 7:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin  wrote:
 
 
 My new HP z4 workstation arrived today. I was going to plug in my monitor 
 but am I to assume SVGA is no more? These appear to be the monitor ports 
 available so I supposed I now need a new monitor as well?
 
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] Ok I guess I am behind the times

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Next question, current monitor is 19" I believe I have wanted something 
bigger anyway.  What size do y'all recommend?  24"? 27"?


On 9/27/2023 7:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

What do you all think about curved monitors?

On 9/27/2023 7:44 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote:
It appears my monitor does have a dvi port I just have never used 
that and don’t have a cable. Probably should just get a new hdmi 
monitor anyway.


Sent from my iPhone


On Sep 27, 2023, at 7:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin  wrote:


My new HP z4 workstation arrived today. I was going to plug in my 
monitor but am I to assume SVGA is no more? These appear to be the 
monitor ports available so I supposed I now need a new monitor as well?




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Re: [MBZ] Ok I guess I am behind the times

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

What do you all think about curved monitors?

On 9/27/2023 7:44 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote:

It appears my monitor does have a dvi port I just have never used that and 
don’t have a cable. Probably should just get a new hdmi monitor anyway.

Sent from my iPhone


On Sep 27, 2023, at 7:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin  wrote:


My new HP z4 workstation arrived today. I was going to plug in my monitor but 
am I to assume SVGA is no more? These appear to be the monitor ports available 
so I supposed I now need a new monitor as well?



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Re: [MBZ] Ok I guess I am behind the times

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

It appears my monitor does have a dvi port I just have never used that and 
don’t have a cable. Probably should just get a new hdmi monitor anyway. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 27, 2023, at 7:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin  wrote:
> 
> 
> My new HP z4 workstation arrived today. I was going to plug in my monitor but 
> am I to assume SVGA is no more? These appear to be the monitor ports 
> available so I supposed I now need a new monitor as well?
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone


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Re: [MBZ] Ok I guess I am behind the times

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You can buy a cheap adapter 

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> On Sep 27, 2023, at 8:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> My new HP z4 workstation arrived today. I was going to plug in my monitor but 
> am I to assume SVGA is no more? These appear to be the monitor ports 
> available so I supposed I now need a new monitor as well?
> 
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[MBZ] Ok I guess I am behind the times

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

My new HP z4 workstation arrived today. I was going to plug in my monitor but 
am I to assume SVGA is no more? These appear to be the monitor ports available 
so I supposed I now need a new monitor as well?


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Re: [MBZ] 2000 E320 4Matic - 80k miles - $7,900

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That is consistent with excessive use of marihuana 

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> On Sep 27, 2023, at 7:37 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Meth or crack?
> 
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/evanston-2000-mercedes-benz-e320-4matic/7670677803.html
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Re: [MBZ] 2000 E320 4Matic - 80k miles - $7,900

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Seller is open to trades. Offer your old kitchen cabinets.

On Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 7:37 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Meth or crack?
>
>
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/evanston-2000-mercedes-benz-e320-4matic/7670677803.html
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[MBZ] 2000 E320 4Matic - 80k miles - $7,900

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Meth or crack?

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Re: [MBZ] When a Seat Looks Like This….

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On Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:09:19 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes"
 wrote:

> W123s are some of the easiest to do. W124s are not fun, especially if
> they are heated.

I'm glad, then, I did not have to mess with W124 seats!


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Good call, I would agree with the comment that it’s clearly a “former” water 
separator from the looks of things.

-D

> On Sep 27, 2023, at 5:59 PM, MG via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> That looks like a fuel-water separator.  The bowl hangs down you can just see 
> it and at the very bottom, the silver thing, is the water drain petcock.
> 
> MG
> 
> Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>> On Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:52:23 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes"
>>  wrote:
>>> Very nice, plus it’s a stick *and* it has AC.
>> I see the A/C hoses next to the passenger side fender well, but I do not
>> see the York compressor on the front of the engine.
>> Our 1972 220D/8 had the York compressor mounted high on a large plate at
>> the front of the engine.
>> Ours had white, single-stage paint, which was nice to recover.
>> What is the thing at the rear of the engine compartment next to the
>> passenger side fender well (picture attached)? IIRC, ours did not have
>> that (and boy, do I wish I had some electronic pictures of that car!).
>> I see it has the typical dash crack in the typical place ...
>> I also noticed: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220d Sedan 4D
>>  $8,000
>>  Listed a year ago in Montebello, CA
>>> Looks like it needs motor mounts, though.
>> And probably the front sub-frame mounts, too.
>>> That’s surface rust from condensation trapped by the rubber mat that
>>> used to cover the trunk floor. While those things were rugged as heck,
>>> they contributed significantly to rust on the trunk floor. Best thing
>>> to do is brush it to get the loose stuff off, then POR-15 it into
>>> submission.
>> With as much rust is on the spare tire's wheel, could it have lived in an
>> area with snow and salt?
>> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:59:59 -0400 MG via Mercedes
 wrote:

> That looks like a fuel-water separator.  The bowl 
> hangs down you can just see it and at the very 
> bottom, the silver thing, is the water drain petcock.

Aha!

Thank you!


Craig

> Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
> > What is the thing at the rear of the engine compartment next to the
> > passenger side fender well (picture attached)? IIRC, ours did not have
> > that (and boy, do I wish I had some electronic pictures of that car!).

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Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

[MG via Mercedes]

That looks like a fuel-water separator.  The bowl 
hangs down you can just see it and at the very 
bottom, the silver thing, is the water drain petcock.


MG

Craig via Mercedes wrote:

On Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:52:23 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes"
 wrote:


Very nice, plus it’s a stick *and* it has AC.


I see the A/C hoses next to the passenger side fender well, but I do not
see the York compressor on the front of the engine.

Our 1972 220D/8 had the York compressor mounted high on a large plate at
the front of the engine.

Ours had white, single-stage paint, which was nice to recover.

What is the thing at the rear of the engine compartment next to the
passenger side fender well (picture attached)? IIRC, ours did not have
that (and boy, do I wish I had some electronic pictures of that car!).

I see it has the typical dash crack in the typical place ...

I also noticed: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220d Sedan 4D
$8,000
Listed a year ago in Montebello, CA



Looks like it needs motor mounts, though.


And probably the front sub-frame mounts, too.



That’s surface rust from condensation trapped by the rubber mat that
used to cover the trunk floor. While those things were rugged as heck,
they contributed significantly to rust on the trunk floor. Best thing
to do is brush it to get the loose stuff off, then POR-15 it into
submission.


With as much rust is on the spare tire's wheel, could it have lived in an
area with snow and salt?


Craig







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Re: [MBZ] Snookie needs to do something about FedEx

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Maybe it’s due to where you live?

It wasn’t until a few months ago that Amazon started doing its own last-mile 
delivery in Flagstaff. Years prior to that everything was delegated to the USPS 
and occasionally UPS. If I wanted something from Amazon, I would have to order 
it by Sunday or maybe Monday to get it by the end of the week. Since they 
started doing their own deliveries it’s rare if something is more than two days 
away.

Flagstaff is roughly 60k people, with another 30k added in when NAU is in 
session. There had to be a huge volume of stuff coming into the area.

-D

> On Sep 27, 2023, at 5:26 PM, Kaleb Striplin  wrote:
> 
> I get the hub thing but even at that every single package is scheduled to be 
> delivered on a certain day per their tracking, when the day comes it’s still 
> in Kansas City or wherever and gets delayed 1-3 days past the original 
> scheduled date. 
> 
> My new HP work station arrived today but was originally scheduled for 
> delivery yesterday. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 27, 2023, at 3:47 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I’m sure Donald has a far better understanding of FedEx’s system, but yes, 
>> they have regional hubs now along with the Mothership in Memphis. 
>> Indianapolis has been a big FedEx hub for years, and has expanded a number 
>> of times. I think DeMoines is a big UPS hub. Lakeland, FL, the airport just 
>> east of me that hosts the EAA’s “Sun ‘n Fun” fly-in, is a hub for Amazon’s 
>> air cargo operations.
>> 
>> They’re all over the place anymore.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Sep 27, 2023, at 2:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Yes nothing is the same as before. What gets me is I got to a fast food 
>>> place and instead of giving my food on a tray or whatever like normal, it’s 
>>> all bagged up like it’s to go and creates a lot of waste. Seems like this 
>>> would be much more expensive too paying for this packaging. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
> On Sep 26, 2023, at 10:57 PM, Allan Streib  wrote:
 
 FedEx used to route everything through Memphis even if it was going from 
 one California address to another California address. They just optimized 
 on sorting all items at one hub.
 
 I'm guessing they have more hubs now but that's probably the reason 
 packages seem to be going way out of the way. They are not a point to 
 point network.
 
 As far as delivery times, well I've noticed that nothing seems to work as 
 well as it did before the pandemic, and nobody seems to really care.
 
 
>> On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 22:32, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> Here lately just about every single thing I have coming from FedEx is 
> delayed. It’s scheduled to be delivered on a certain date and it never 
> fails it then shows delayed with new date 1-3 days later. This is not 
> even the issues with packages traveling from one coast to the other and 
> back to the middle. 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Snookie needs to do something about FedEx

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

I get the hub thing but even at that every single package is scheduled to be 
delivered on a certain day per their tracking, when the day comes it’s still in 
Kansas City or wherever and gets delayed 1-3 days past the original scheduled 
date. 

My new HP work station arrived today but was originally scheduled for delivery 
yesterday. 

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> On Sep 27, 2023, at 3:47 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I’m sure Donald has a far better understanding of FedEx’s system, but yes, 
> they have regional hubs now along with the Mothership in Memphis. 
> Indianapolis has been a big FedEx hub for years, and has expanded a number of 
> times. I think DeMoines is a big UPS hub. Lakeland, FL, the airport just east 
> of me that hosts the EAA’s “Sun ‘n Fun” fly-in, is a hub for Amazon’s air 
> cargo operations.
> 
> They’re all over the place anymore.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Sep 27, 2023, at 2:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Yes nothing is the same as before. What gets me is I got to a fast food 
>> place and instead of giving my food on a tray or whatever like normal, it’s 
>> all bagged up like it’s to go and creates a lot of waste. Seems like this 
>> would be much more expensive too paying for this packaging. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Sep 26, 2023, at 10:57 PM, Allan Streib  wrote:
>>> 
>>> FedEx used to route everything through Memphis even if it was going from 
>>> one California address to another California address. They just optimized 
>>> on sorting all items at one hub.
>>> 
>>> I'm guessing they have more hubs now but that's probably the reason 
>>> packages seem to be going way out of the way. They are not a point to point 
>>> network.
>>> 
>>> As far as delivery times, well I've noticed that nothing seems to work as 
>>> well as it did before the pandemic, and nobody seems to really care.
>>> 
>>> 
> On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 22:32, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
 Here lately just about every single thing I have coming from FedEx is 
 delayed. It’s scheduled to be delivered on a certain date and it never 
 fails it then shows delayed with new date 1-3 days later. This is not 
 even the issues with packages traveling from one coast to the other and 
 back to the middle. 
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] When a Seat Looks Like This….

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

W123s are some of the easiest to do. W124s are not fun, especially if they are 
heated.

-D

On Sep 27, 2023, at 5:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:

On Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:58:13 + "dan penoff.com via 
Mercedes"
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:

That, or watch knackers for a good one. I’m guessing you can swap
bottom cushions from left to right and vice-versa. A cover from GAHH
(that’s what the customers say when they see the prices!) or Whirled
Upholstery (equally pricey) would probably be between $600-$1000 for
the whole seat, bottom and back covers.

It’s not a bad job, it’s just not fun. If you take the whole seat out
of the car, which usually isn’t a big deal, and put it on a bench where
you can work on it the job isn’t bad. It’s figuring out how Mercedes
arranged the means of attaching stuff. Sometimes it’s obvious, other
times it’s not. An instrument cluster tool (hook) is a must here, too.

I’m sure there are YT videos out there on how to do it, too. Not
something I look for unless I need to do it.

Attached are a couple of pictures from my W123 work in September, 2002.


Craig
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Re: [MBZ] When a Seat Looks Like This….

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Absolutely. Do the springs in older seats, and definitely the horsehair or 
whatever later pads are made of. It will be like a brand new seat. On the W126 
and some other models of the same vintage, there were foam cylinders that went 
into the center of the spring on each front corner of the spring/seat frame. It 
helped to keep the corners from “dipping” when the car would roll.

I have a couple of them on the shelf, just saw them the other day.

-D

On Sep 27, 2023, at 5:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:

I replaced the springs in the driver's seat of my W126.  The springs cost $125 
and the labor about the same.  Makes a world of difference.

On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 4:59 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
That, or watch knackers for a good one. I’m guessing you can swap bottom 
cushions from left to right and vice-versa. A cover from GAHH (that’s what the 
customers say when they see the prices!) or Whirled Upholstery (equally pricey) 
would probably be between $600-$1000 for the whole seat, bottom and back covers.

It’s not a bad job, it’s just not fun. If you take the whole seat out of the 
car, which usually isn’t a big deal, and put it on a bench where you can work 
on it the job isn’t bad. It’s figuring out how Mercedes arranged the means of 
attaching stuff. Sometimes it’s obvious, other times it’s not. An instrument 
cluster tool (hook) is a must here, too.

I’m sure there are YT videos out there on how to do it, too. Not something I 
look for unless I need to do it.

-D

> On Sep 27, 2023, at 4:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>
> Sheepskins or an OEM new cover, readily available from GAHH or World
> Upholstery
>
> On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 4:38 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> Other than seat covers, what are one’s options these days when a seat
>> looks like this?
>>
>>
>>
>> AZBob
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Re: [MBZ] When a Seat Looks Like This….

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I replaced the springs in the driver's seat of my W126.  The springs cost
$125 and the labor about the same.  Makes a world of difference.

On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 4:59 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> That, or watch knackers for a good one. I’m guessing you can swap bottom
> cushions from left to right and vice-versa. A cover from GAHH (that’s what
> the customers say when they see the prices!) or Whirled Upholstery (equally
> pricey) would probably be between $600-$1000 for the whole seat, bottom and
> back covers.
>
> It’s not a bad job, it’s just not fun. If you take the whole seat out of
> the car, which usually isn’t a big deal, and put it on a bench where you
> can work on it the job isn’t bad. It’s figuring out how Mercedes arranged
> the means of attaching stuff. Sometimes it’s obvious, other times it’s not.
> An instrument cluster tool (hook) is a must here, too.
>
> I’m sure there are YT videos out there on how to do it, too. Not something
> I look for unless I need to do it.
>
> -D
>
> > On Sep 27, 2023, at 4:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Sheepskins or an OEM new cover, readily available from GAHH or World
> > Upholstery
> >
> > On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 4:38 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Other than seat covers, what are one’s options these days when a seat
> >> looks like this?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> AZBob
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] When a Seat Looks Like This….

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

That, or watch knackers for a good one. I’m guessing you can swap bottom 
cushions from left to right and vice-versa. A cover from GAHH (that’s what the 
customers say when they see the prices!) or Whirled Upholstery (equally pricey) 
would probably be between $600-$1000 for the whole seat, bottom and back covers.

It’s not a bad job, it’s just not fun. If you take the whole seat out of the 
car, which usually isn’t a big deal, and put it on a bench where you can work 
on it the job isn’t bad. It’s figuring out how Mercedes arranged the means of 
attaching stuff. Sometimes it’s obvious, other times it’s not. An instrument 
cluster tool (hook) is a must here, too.

I’m sure there are YT videos out there on how to do it, too. Not something I 
look for unless I need to do it.

-D

> On Sep 27, 2023, at 4:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Sheepskins or an OEM new cover, readily available from GAHH or World
> Upholstery
> 
> On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 4:38 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> Other than seat covers, what are one’s options these days when a seat
>> looks like this?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> AZBob
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Re: [MBZ] Snookie needs to do something about FedEx

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

I’m sure Donald has a far better understanding of FedEx’s system, but yes, they 
have regional hubs now along with the Mothership in Memphis. Indianapolis has 
been a big FedEx hub for years, and has expanded a number of times. I think 
DeMoines is a big UPS hub. Lakeland, FL, the airport just east of me that hosts 
the EAA’s “Sun ‘n Fun” fly-in, is a hub for Amazon’s air cargo operations.

They’re all over the place anymore.

-D

> On Sep 27, 2023, at 2:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Yes nothing is the same as before. What gets me is I got to a fast food 
> place and instead of giving my food on a tray or whatever like normal, it’s 
> all bagged up like it’s to go and creates a lot of waste. Seems like this 
> would be much more expensive too paying for this packaging. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 26, 2023, at 10:57 PM, Allan Streib  wrote:
>> 
>> FedEx used to route everything through Memphis even if it was going from 
>> one California address to another California address. They just optimized on 
>> sorting all items at one hub.
>> 
>> I'm guessing they have more hubs now but that's probably the reason packages 
>> seem to be going way out of the way. They are not a point to point network.
>> 
>> As far as delivery times, well I've noticed that nothing seems to work as 
>> well as it did before the pandemic, and nobody seems to really care.
>> 
>> 
 On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 22:32, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Here lately just about every single thing I have coming from FedEx is 
>>> delayed. It’s scheduled to be delivered on a certain date and it never 
>>> fails it then shows delayed with new date 1-3 days later. This is not 
>>> even the issues with packages traveling from one coast to the other and 
>>> back to the middle. 
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] When a Seat Looks Like This….

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Sheepskins or an OEM new cover, readily available from GAHH or World
Upholstery

On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 4:38 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Other than seat covers, what are one’s options these days when a seat
> looks like this?
>
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] my failed dream can be your new dream! 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd, $1, 000

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I tried to contact seller but no reply yet.

On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 1:31 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Maybe incorrect tire size?
>
> On Wed, Sep 27, 2023, at 12:22, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
> > Looks like maybe it was lifted?  Ass seems high to me.
> >
> > -- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] buy my crap -- 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420sel,$650

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A guy will be here in a minute to buy it. In fact he just showed up 

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> On Sep 27, 2023, at 3:30 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> It does not run, it does not drive.
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/345533314652777/
> 
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[MBZ] OT Go glamp anywhere you would like 1993 M932A2 5ton, $29, 950

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Glamping for sure

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3484613281802102

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[MBZ] buy my crap -- 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420sel,$650

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

It does not run, it does not drive.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/345533314652777/

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Re: [MBZ] Who sells EVs in USA

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:58:18 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Basically, Tesla sells EVs in the US.
> 
> Mercedes and BMW (together) sell about as much as GM.
> And Nissan, which was pretty much Teslas only notable competitor ten 
> years ago, sells half as many as Mercedes.
> https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/60489/Capture_JPG-2968045.JPG

The EV is a niche solution looking for a problem.


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Re: [MBZ] Who sells EVs in USA

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

How many Mercedes EVs vs. Leafs are sold in the USA?

On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 2:59 PM mitch--- via Mercedes 
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> Basically, Tesla sells EVs in the US.
>
> Mercedes and BMW (together) sell about as much as GM.
> And Nissan, which was pretty much Teslas only notable competitor ten
> years ago, sells half as many as Mercedes.
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[MBZ] Who sells EVs in USA

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Basically, Tesla sells EVs in the US.

Mercedes and BMW (together) sell about as much as GM.
And Nissan, which was pretty much Teslas only notable competitor ten 
years ago, sells half as many as Mercedes.

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Re: [MBZ] Snookie needs to do something about FedEx

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Yes nothing is the same as before. What gets me is I got to a fast food place 
and instead of giving my food on a tray or whatever like normal, it’s all 
bagged up like it’s to go and creates a lot of waste. Seems like this would be 
much more expensive too paying for this packaging. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 26, 2023, at 10:57 PM, Allan Streib  wrote:
> 
> FedEx used to route everything through Memphis even if it was going from one 
> California address to another California address. They just optimized on 
> sorting all items at one hub.
> 
> I'm guessing they have more hubs now but that's probably the reason packages 
> seem to be going way out of the way. They are not a point to point network.
> 
> As far as delivery times, well I've noticed that nothing seems to work as 
> well as it did before the pandemic, and nobody seems to really care.
> 
> 
>> On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 22:32, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> Here lately just about every single thing I have coming from FedEx is 
>> delayed. It’s scheduled to be delivered on a certain date and it never 
>> fails it then shows delayed with new date 1-3 days later. This is not 
>> even the issues with packages traveling from one coast to the other and 
>> back to the middle. 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] my failed dream can be your new dream! 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd, $1, 000

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Maybe incorrect tire size?

On Wed, Sep 27, 2023, at 12:22, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
> Looks like maybe it was lifted?  Ass seems high to me.
>
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Re: [MBZ] my failed dream can be your new dream! 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd, $1, 000

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Looks like maybe it was lifted?  Ass seems high to me.

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Re: [MBZ] OT major WTF auto “repair”

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

"Honest as the day is long, if you take them a car you’re going to get a
lengthy write up as part of the deal addressing everything the car needs."

Is he like this?  https://tinyurl.com/yrrr9cfh

On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 12:59 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
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> I have a third generation independent MB shop in the area. Grandsons are
> now the ones doing the wrenching, I think grandpa has passed. Rough part of
> town, covered in trees and growth, you would never know they were there if
> it wasn’t for an ancient sign.
>
> Honest as the day is long, if you take them a car you’re going to get a
> lengthy write up as part of the deal addressing everything the car needs,
> but no pressure to do the work unless it’s something critical.
>
> I suspect they have forgotten much of what most dealer techs know.
>
> -D
>
> > On Sep 27, 2023, at 12:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Fortunately, one of the very best independent Mercedes diesel mechanics
> is
> > in my local area.  He used to work at the dealership and still has
> friends
> > there with whom he can consult for unusual problems.  He owns a 300SDL
> and
> > really knows his stuff.  There is nothing new under the sun for Matt and
> > his prices are fair.
> >
> > On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 3:00 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >>> Stuff like this is why I try to do my own repairs whenever possible.
> >>
> >>> I know there are honest mechanics out there but there are many
> dishonest
> >> ones, and also ones who mean well but are just utterly unqualified
> >>
> >> Yep. I only know of two or so mechanics within a hundred miles I would
> >> trust to work on anything I own.
> >>
> >> I rationalize tools and time this way. If I have to pay some shop $150
> or
> >> so an hour, I have to work 4 or more hours to pay this joker for 1 hour
> >> (don't forget the 30% or so the government consumes through taxes) then
> I
> >> value his time 4x more than mine.
> >>
> >> I don't.
> >>
> >> Even if it takes me twice as long, I'm money and time ahead. Plus I
> enjoy
> >> working on things. I guess if enjoy what you are doing, it's more play
> than
> >> work.
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Re: [MBZ] OT major WTF auto “repair”

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I have to think dealer techs (mostly) know what they are trained, which is 
going to be first and foremost the model years that are still under warranty, 
since that is most of what a dealer shop sees.

Sure there are old-timers around but I doubt the dealers see very many ten year 
or older cars these days. I wonder what the average years-of-experience of a 
dealer tech is?


On Wed, Sep 27, 2023, at 11:58, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> I have a third generation independent MB shop in the area. Grandsons 
> are now the ones doing the wrenching, I think grandpa has passed. Rough 
> part of town, covered in trees and growth, you would never know they 
> were there if it wasn’t for an ancient sign.
>
> Honest as the day is long, if you take them a car you’re going to get a 
> lengthy write up as part of the deal addressing everything the car 
> needs, but no pressure to do the work unless it’s something critical.
>
> I suspect they have forgotten much of what most dealer techs know.
>
> -D
>
>> On Sep 27, 2023, at 12:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Fortunately, one of the very best independent Mercedes diesel mechanics is
>> in my local area.  He used to work at the dealership and still has friends
>> there with whom he can consult for unusual problems.  He owns a 300SDL and
>> really knows his stuff.  There is nothing new under the sun for Matt and
>> his prices are fair.
>> 
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>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
 Stuff like this is why I try to do my own repairs whenever possible.
>>> 
 I know there are honest mechanics out there but there are many dishonest
>>> ones, and also ones who mean well but are just utterly unqualified
>>> 
>>> Yep. I only know of two or so mechanics within a hundred miles I would
>>> trust to work on anything I own.
>>> 
>>> I rationalize tools and time this way. If I have to pay some shop $150 or
>>> so an hour, I have to work 4 or more hours to pay this joker for 1 hour
>>> (don't forget the 30% or so the government consumes through taxes) then I
>>> value his time 4x more than mine.
>>> 
>>> I don't.
>>> 
>>> Even if it takes me twice as long, I'm money and time ahead. Plus I enjoy
>>> working on things. I guess if enjoy what you are doing, it's more play than
>>> work.
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT major WTF auto “repair”

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I have a third generation independent MB shop in the area. Grandsons are now 
the ones doing the wrenching, I think grandpa has passed. Rough part of town, 
covered in trees and growth, you would never know they were there if it wasn’t 
for an ancient sign.

Honest as the day is long, if you take them a car you’re going to get a lengthy 
write up as part of the deal addressing everything the car needs, but no 
pressure to do the work unless it’s something critical.

I suspect they have forgotten much of what most dealer techs know.

-D

> On Sep 27, 2023, at 12:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Fortunately, one of the very best independent Mercedes diesel mechanics is
> in my local area.  He used to work at the dealership and still has friends
> there with whom he can consult for unusual problems.  He owns a 300SDL and
> really knows his stuff.  There is nothing new under the sun for Matt and
> his prices are fair.
> 
> On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 3:00 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>>> Stuff like this is why I try to do my own repairs whenever possible.
>> 
>>> I know there are honest mechanics out there but there are many dishonest
>> ones, and also ones who mean well but are just utterly unqualified
>> 
>> Yep. I only know of two or so mechanics within a hundred miles I would
>> trust to work on anything I own.
>> 
>> I rationalize tools and time this way. If I have to pay some shop $150 or
>> so an hour, I have to work 4 or more hours to pay this joker for 1 hour
>> (don't forget the 30% or so the government consumes through taxes) then I
>> value his time 4x more than mine.
>> 
>> I don't.
>> 
>> Even if it takes me twice as long, I'm money and time ahead. Plus I enjoy
>> working on things. I guess if enjoy what you are doing, it's more play than
>> work.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] my failed dream can be your new dream! 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd, $1, 000

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Interior looks heavily mildewed. Will probably need a good cleaning and maybe 
ozone treatment.

On Wed, Sep 27, 2023, at 11:28, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> OMG I love that color.
>
> If 1) the paint is OEM, 2) it runs/drives, and 3) the drive train doesn't
> need major work, this could be a relatively inexpensive and uncomplicated
> restoration: replace torn interior seat(s) and broken zebrano trim
> (commonly available/not expensive) and Bob's your uncle.
>
> On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 12:35 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> Nightmare
>>
>> 300 SDL Turbo Diesel, No key  no title
>>
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3244974725800714
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Re: [MBZ] Badged 190D. been sitting up 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 e, $4, 400

[Bob Rentfro via Mercedes]

I’m having an incredibly hard time resisting that even at the distance. And 
yeah, that’s a diesel. If you look at the dash real close, you can see the 
little salt shaker lid –

AZBob


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> On Sep 27, 2023, at 8:16 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Yeah good thing it isn't closer, I'd have a hard time resisting that, though 
> the price is quite a lot IMO, depending on interior condition and any rust.
> 
> 
> 
>> On Wed, Sep 27, 2023, at 09:14, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
>> Looks like a decent candidate for restoration or drive with patina.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
 On Sep 27, 2023, at 10:10 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Looks pretty good
>>> 
>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/994106188375315
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT major WTF auto “repair”

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Fortunately, one of the very best independent Mercedes diesel mechanics is
in my local area.  He used to work at the dealership and still has friends
there with whom he can consult for unusual problems.  He owns a 300SDL and
really knows his stuff.  There is nothing new under the sun for Matt and
his prices are fair.

On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 3:00 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> > Stuff like this is why I try to do my own repairs whenever possible.
>
> >I know there are honest mechanics out there but there are many dishonest
> ones, and also ones who mean well but are just utterly unqualified
>
> Yep. I only know of two or so mechanics within a hundred miles I would
> trust to work on anything I own.
>
> I rationalize tools and time this way. If I have to pay some shop $150 or
> so an hour, I have to work 4 or more hours to pay this joker for 1 hour
> (don't forget the 30% or so the government consumes through taxes) then I
> value his time 4x more than mine.
>
> I don't.
>
> Even if it takes me twice as long, I'm money and time ahead. Plus I enjoy
> working on things. I guess if enjoy what you are doing, it's more play than
> work.
>
> Rick
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Re: [MBZ] my failed dream can be your new dream! 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd, $1, 000

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

OMG I love that color.

If 1) the paint is OEM, 2) it runs/drives, and 3) the drive train doesn't
need major work, this could be a relatively inexpensive and uncomplicated
restoration: replace torn interior seat(s) and broken zebrano trim
(commonly available/not expensive) and Bob's your uncle.

On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 12:35 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Nightmare
>
> 300 SDL Turbo Diesel, No key  no title
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3244974725800714
>
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Re: [MBZ] 2009 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 BLUETEC Sedan 4D,$6,995

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Looks nearly perfect, save for the seam-busted driver's seat.

On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 10:38 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> 142kmi, looks nice
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/683754480083967
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Re: [MBZ] Badged 190D. been sitting up 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 e, $4, 400

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Yeah good thing it isn't closer, I'd have a hard time resisting that, though 
the price is quite a lot IMO, depending on interior condition and any rust.



On Wed, Sep 27, 2023, at 09:14, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> Looks like a decent candidate for restoration or drive with patina.
>
> -D
>
>> On Sep 27, 2023, at 10:10 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Looks pretty good
>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/994106188375315
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Badged 190D. been sitting up 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 e, $4, 400

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

The engine sure looks like it to me...
Curt 

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  On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 5:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via 
Mercedes wrote:   So is that a diesel?

--FT

On 9/27/23 10:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> Looks like a decent candidate for restoration or drive with patina.
>
> -D
>
>> On Sep 27, 2023, at 10:10 AM, Floyd Thursby via 
>> Mercedes  wrote:
>>
>> Looks pretty good
>>
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/994106188375315
>>
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Re: [MBZ] OT: What's a Sopwith Camel sound like?

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On 2023-09-27 08:17, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote:
Skilled Sopwith pilots could use the gyroscopic action of the rotary 
engine

to enhance turning in one direction, and their skilled opponents
knew this.  I wonder if it would be possible to throw in a ringer by
rigging the engine to turn in the other direction so that it was better
turning in the opposite direction?



I don't know if it's internet myth, but I read somewhere that the Red 
Baron had modified the engine in his Fokker to run backwards so he could 
be the only one who could turn left, giving him a huge advantage over 
anybody who went 270 degrees right to turn left.


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[MBZ] NEEDS RESTORED STRAIGHT Shift ON COLOM CAR. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 190 e, $1, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Looks a little rough but complete, mostly. Engine probably shot, valve 
cover missing.  For the price could be good restoration or modder.  Some 
interesting things sitting in the background.


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[MBZ] 2009 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 BLUETEC Sedan 4D,$6,995

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

142kmi, looks nice

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/683754480083967

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Re: [MBZ] Badged 190D. been sitting up 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 e, $4, 400

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

So is that a diesel?

--FT

On 9/27/23 10:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Looks like a decent candidate for restoration or drive with patina.

-D


On Sep 27, 2023, at 10:10 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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Looks pretty good

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/994106188375315

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Re: [MBZ] Badged 190D. been sitting up 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 e, $4, 400

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Looks like a decent candidate for restoration or drive with patina.

-D

> On Sep 27, 2023, at 10:10 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> 
> Looks pretty good
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/994106188375315
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[MBZ] Badged 190D. been sitting up 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 e, $4, 400

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Looks pretty good

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/994106188375315

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[MBZ] cheap, looks decent 195kmi 2006 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 500 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $2, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

This car runs and great with no mechanical issues everything works and 
operates fine.


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/690766556303870

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[MBZ] It’s has Powerful windows and door locks . 2009 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 350 Sedan 4D,$3,800

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Looks decent, price reasonable with the issues

It does need a battery but I got one you can have to put in it. Fans 
stay on for some reason that’s the only reason I’m selling it for the 
price. This car rides smooth. Plenty of cargo space and ready handles 
the highway good.


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[MBZ] I wonder what the story is with this -- 2006 Mercedes-Benz r-class R 350 Sport Wagon 4D, $1, 000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I'm thinking Tymere might be a SCAMER or up to no good

PARTS ONLY NO TITLE

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/991488055299811

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Re: [MBZ] OT: What's a Sopwith Camel sound like?

[M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes]

Skilled Sopwith pilots could use the gyroscopic action of the rotary engine
to enhance turning in one direction, and their skilled opponents
knew this.  I wonder if it would be possible to throw in a ringer by
rigging the engine to turn in the other direction so that it was better
turning in the opposite direction?

On Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 8:32 PM mitch--- via Mercedes 
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> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq78ZocOAkY
>
> Who needs a throttle when you can just shut off 1/3 or 2/3 of the
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Re: [MBZ] OT major WTF auto “repair”

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> Stuff like this is why I try to do my own repairs whenever possible.

>I know there are honest mechanics out there but there are many dishonest ones, 
>and also ones who mean well but are just utterly unqualified

Yep. I only know of two or so mechanics within a hundred miles I would trust to 
work on anything I own.

I rationalize tools and time this way. If I have to pay some shop $150 or so an 
hour, I have to work 4 or more hours to pay this joker for 1 hour (don't forget 
the 30% or so the government consumes through taxes) then I value his time 4x 
more than mine.

I don't.

Even if it takes me twice as long, I'm money and time ahead. Plus I enjoy 
working on things. I guess if enjoy what you are doing, it's more play than 
work.

Rick
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