Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Just send them to the list address --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP > > How can I post some pics of my squashed car? > > Peter > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
How can I post some pics of my squashed car? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Hey Peter, ?Its good to hear you are ok and the car did its job. If you really think about it, its sort of sad to know that everything about a Mercedes leads up to this point. They're designed to protect you in?a crash. Kind of like a self sacrifice Harry 69 280 SEL 72 350SL ? 04 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata ? -Original Message- From: Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 2:10 pm Subject: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP Dingdong in JE Sheckel service van blew at red light on the highway this morning about 7:30 and totaled my 300D. Hit the front door as I drove across the highway doing about 60, wasn't watching the road (duh). I got away with some glass embedded in my left arm (gotta go have that dug out in the next day or to, I think) and some very sore ribs. Didn't break the fountain pens in my front pocket or bend up my reading glasses. Dash is completely crushed, had to break out the climate control pushbutton unit and drive the side back to get the glove box open (my brother did, I'm not able!) to get my stuff out, like the spare set of rear pads I've not gotten around to getting installed. A helpful passerby found some long needlenose pliers (probably off the Sheckel van) and turned the engine off, it was running about half throttle and boiling (no radiator cap to keep the pressure off the cracked head). The keys are about 6" inside the dash now, it's that badly crushed. Climate control split in half and folded up, center vent crunched, what a mess. Front doorpost is pushed in at least 18", tire is lying over at 45 degrees or more (lower control arm not bent much if at all), door is pushed in at least a foot. Windshield is busted, floor pan is VERY narrow, console cover is torn up and shoved up 6" or so. I unbuckled and climbed out the passenger side. Other than the punch in the ribs I'm fine, got a cut from my exploded coffee cup that flew out of my carrier bag. Cell phone still works in spite of being thrown onto the floor under the front seat from my bag in the right seat, haven't tried the computer yet, but the bag was still on the front seat where I left it. I ended up pointing straight south rolling down the median from going straight east, no skid marks other than my tires going sideways, I don't think he ever touched the brakes. Other driver was fine, airbags went off, so that's good (although I'm NOT pleased at my car being wiped). Not a good feeling to look up and see a vehicle speeding toward you less than 6 ft away and thinking, oh s this is gonna be bad. Didn't even black out, didn't hit my head, didn't bang my hip, knee, or feet. I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a pain as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems, finally fixed). At least if she gets slammed she is unlikely to be hurt. What a car! Now I gotta find another one.. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- Unlimited storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
> It is a good deal for the person willing to work the problems out. I > suspect jim cathey will be able to find the parts to make it whole, > where as I seem to only find really old parts cheap. You and I are mostly on the same page. I either get really old parts cheap, or I fabricate, or I bend over and buy like everybody else. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Don't really remember, probably somewhere between 70 and 80 cents. http://www.aph.gov.au/LIBRARY/pubs/rn/2004-05/05rn28.htm - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > What was the exchange rate between Aussie dollars and USD in 1993? > > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D et al. > > ___ > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
what kind of benz cost $120,000 in 1989? I think Hendrik was referring to Aussie dollars not USD. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula 2006 Sprinter PV 1.7Kmi, die Kiste ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
It is a good deal for the person willing to work the problems out. I suspect jim cathey will be able to find the parts to make it whole, where as I seem to only find really old parts cheap. clay On 25 Sep 2007, at 23:27, Zoltan Finks wrote: > There is one for sale that you can find in the Craigslist posting > sent by Clay. > > Here's the url: > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/431419769.html > > Rear end damage. Don't know if it's a good deal or not, just > noticed it. > > Brian > > On 9/25/07, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Kaleb: >> >> I'm in Evansville, IN. Gotta settle with the insurance (through the >> other driver's) and don't want to promise anything yet. >> >> I do need another 87 300D though. >> >> Peter >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
On 9/26/07, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I can't find one specific for an 89 300TE but here is the price of a 93 > 300TE 2.6 > http://www.carsales.com.au/car-research/details.aspx?Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_YearMade_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Nne=20&seot=20&trecs=1&silo=1005&Make=MERCEDES&Model=300TE&__N=1090+4294964559+281&__sid=1141180EAB23&R=cs19931116.09:07:29 > MB have been fleecing the Oz buyers for years, > > - Original Message - > From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:14 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP > > > > what kind of benz cost $120,000 in 1989? > > > > What was the exchange rate between Aussie dollars and USD in 1993? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing and you made it, way to go Peter. Harry On 9/26/07, Glenn Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Peter, > Glad to hear you survived what could possibly have been much worse. > > G. M. Brown > Brevard, NC > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Peter, Glad to hear you survived what could possibly have been much worse. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
I can't find one specific for an 89 300TE but here is the price of a 93 300TE 2.6 http://www.carsales.com.au/car-research/details.aspx?Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_YearMade_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Nne=20&seot=20&trecs=1&silo=1005&Make=MERCEDES&Model=300TE&__N=1090+4294964559+281&__sid=1141180EAB23&R=cs19931116.09:07:29 MB have been fleecing the Oz buyers for years, - Original Message - From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP > what kind of benz cost $120,000 in 1989? > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
I was driving by a minor wreck several years ago involving some teenagers driving a 240D. I REALLY wanted to stop and offer to buy it, but I refrained. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Hendrik" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 7:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP > OK, so we all heard about ambulance chasers, it seems we have a wreck > chaser in our midst. I can just imagine it, Kaleb comes across a bad > accident with people trapped in the wreckage and he says to the driver > "I'll give you 50 bucks for it, here is my card" > Talking about 124's, I finally worked up the courage to tell the missus > that I am thinking of buying another car, just had to pick the right > moment. > Perhaps a few pics of the wrecked 300D will convince her that I need to > spend 7.5 grand on an old station wagen. Funny how car dealers will > negotiate when they realize that they are not talking to a know nothing. > I had a chat to the fella who has serviced the car for the last couple > of years and he reckons that it needs a fair bit of work to bring it up > to excellent standard but most of the work I can do myself and the rest > I'll just have to learn. > One of the concerns is the auto climate control, I believe it works in > conjunction with a couple of big relays to make everything work. > Anyway negotiations are in progress and I'll try and organize a proper > test drive to determine if I want to take the plunge on this complex > beast which cost 120K in 89, you could have bought a very nice house for > that sort of money. > > Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: >> OK, so where are you, want to sell it now? >> >> --- >> Kaleb C. Striplin >> >> >> > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
There is one for sale that you can find in the Craigslist posting sent by Clay. Here's the url: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/431419769.html Rear end damage. Don't know if it's a good deal or not, just noticed it. Brian On 9/25/07, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Kaleb: > > I'm in Evansville, IN. Gotta settle with the insurance (through the > other driver's) and don't want to promise anything yet. > > I do need another 87 300D though. > > Peter > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Loren: Let's talk about that 300TE. D. On 9/25/07, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > on 9/25/07 15:10, Peter Frederick at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a pain > > as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems, finally > > fixed). At least if she gets slammed she is unlikely to be hurt. > > > > What a car! Now I gotta find another one.. > > > Echoes my experience in 2002, in my w126 SD. > > Exactly what I said. > > Glad you are feeling okay. Make sure your teeth are okay (get a major xray > in the next couple of months). Voice of experience speaking > > Mac > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
on 9/25/07 15:10, Peter Frederick at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a pain > as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems, finally > fixed). At least if she gets slammed she is unlikely to be hurt. > > What a car! Now I gotta find another one.. Echoes my experience in 2002, in my w126 SD. Exactly what I said. Glad you are feeling okay. Make sure your teeth are okay (get a major xray in the next couple of months). Voice of experience speaking Mac ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Glad to hear you're not too badly hurt, Peter. Be sure and get a recheck if you have too much pain. I walked around in considerable pain for a week after the same kind of accident and finally found out the shoulder had a total dislocation. We Hoosiers are tough! Hang in there! Gerry (From Huntingburg years ago.) > Peter Frederick wrote: >> Dingdong in JE Sheckel service van blew at red light on the highway >> this morning about 7:30 and totaled my 300D > [snip] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
The really fast ones. On 9/25/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > what kind of benz cost $120,000 in 1989? > > On 9/25/07, Hendrik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > OK, so we all heard about ambulance chasers, it seems we have a wreck > > chaser in our midst. I can just imagine it, Kaleb comes across a bad > > accident with people trapped in the wreckage and he says to the driver > > "I'll give you 50 bucks for it, here is my card" > > Talking about 124's, I finally worked up the courage to tell the missus > > that I am thinking of buying another car, just had to pick the right > > moment. > > Perhaps a few pics of the wrecked 300D will convince her that I need to > > spend 7.5 grand on an old station wagen. Funny how car dealers will > > negotiate when they realize that they are not talking to a know nothing. > > I had a chat to the fella who has serviced the car for the last couple > > of years and he reckons that it needs a fair bit of work to bring it up > > to excellent standard but most of the work I can do myself and the rest > > I'll just have to learn. > > One of the concerns is the auto climate control, I believe it works in > > conjunction with a couple of big relays to make everything work. > > Anyway negotiations are in progress and I'll try and organize a proper > > test drive to determine if I want to take the plunge on this complex > > beast which cost 120K in 89, you could have bought a very nice house for > > that sort of money. > > > > Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: > > > OK, so where are you, want to sell it now? > > > > > > --- > > > Kaleb C. Striplin > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > -- > Sunil Hari > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 513-205-7474 > 614-441-8164 > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
what kind of benz cost $120,000 in 1989? On 9/25/07, Hendrik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > OK, so we all heard about ambulance chasers, it seems we have a wreck > chaser in our midst. I can just imagine it, Kaleb comes across a bad > accident with people trapped in the wreckage and he says to the driver > "I'll give you 50 bucks for it, here is my card" > Talking about 124's, I finally worked up the courage to tell the missus > that I am thinking of buying another car, just had to pick the right > moment. > Perhaps a few pics of the wrecked 300D will convince her that I need to > spend 7.5 grand on an old station wagen. Funny how car dealers will > negotiate when they realize that they are not talking to a know nothing. > I had a chat to the fella who has serviced the car for the last couple > of years and he reckons that it needs a fair bit of work to bring it up > to excellent standard but most of the work I can do myself and the rest > I'll just have to learn. > One of the concerns is the auto climate control, I believe it works in > conjunction with a couple of big relays to make everything work. > Anyway negotiations are in progress and I'll try and organize a proper > test drive to determine if I want to take the plunge on this complex > beast which cost 120K in 89, you could have bought a very nice house for > that sort of money. > > Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: > > OK, so where are you, want to sell it now? > > > > --- > > Kaleb C. Striplin > > > > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 614-441-8164 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
If you buy the airline ticket to Des Moines, you can stay with me for a couple of weeks until you get back on your feet. I can even get you work at the slaughter house in Perry, about 25 miles away. Do you happen to speak Spanish? On 9/25/07, Hendrik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Talking about 124's, I finally worked up the courage to tell the missus > that I am thinking of buying another car, just had to pick the right > moment. > > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
OK, so we all heard about ambulance chasers, it seems we have a wreck chaser in our midst. I can just imagine it, Kaleb comes across a bad accident with people trapped in the wreckage and he says to the driver "I'll give you 50 bucks for it, here is my card" Talking about 124's, I finally worked up the courage to tell the missus that I am thinking of buying another car, just had to pick the right moment. Perhaps a few pics of the wrecked 300D will convince her that I need to spend 7.5 grand on an old station wagen. Funny how car dealers will negotiate when they realize that they are not talking to a know nothing. I had a chat to the fella who has serviced the car for the last couple of years and he reckons that it needs a fair bit of work to bring it up to excellent standard but most of the work I can do myself and the rest I'll just have to learn. One of the concerns is the auto climate control, I believe it works in conjunction with a couple of big relays to make everything work. Anyway negotiations are in progress and I'll try and organize a proper test drive to determine if I want to take the plunge on this complex beast which cost 120K in 89, you could have bought a very nice house for that sort of money. Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: > OK, so where are you, want to sell it now? > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Your mental trauma is such that I can't see you driving anything less than a new-car-small E320D. On 9/25/07, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Tomorrow when the adjuster comes by. > > Peter > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Tomorrow when the adjuster comes by. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Yea, we want pics! On 9/25/07, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Did you snap any photos to share? It's always good to show someone a > mangled > MB and say, "Everyone in this car walked away." > > Bob R. > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Redghost > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 4:22 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP > > Peter, get the attorney soon. They know how to work this system and > will keep both insurance vultures from screwing you over. Granted > you lose 33% of recovery to them, but it does tend to increase your > chances of being made whole. > > Very glad you are well enough to relate this disaster to the list. > Thinking it is time for me to get another Benz, so that I have > something when the oldest gets to drive Gump. > > clay > > On 25 Sep 2007, at 14:22, Peter Frederick wrote: > > > Indiana. He has Acordia (Wells Fargo) insurance, I have State Farm, > > been with them on and off since I got a driver's license 34 years ago. > > > > We shall see how this plays out. > > > > I'll take pics of the car tomorrow. > > > > Peter > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Did you snap any photos to share? It's always good to show someone a mangled MB and say, "Everyone in this car walked away." Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 4:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP Peter, get the attorney soon. They know how to work this system and will keep both insurance vultures from screwing you over. Granted you lose 33% of recovery to them, but it does tend to increase your chances of being made whole. Very glad you are well enough to relate this disaster to the list. Thinking it is time for me to get another Benz, so that I have something when the oldest gets to drive Gump. clay On 25 Sep 2007, at 14:22, Peter Frederick wrote: > Indiana. He has Acordia (Wells Fargo) insurance, I have State Farm, > been with them on and off since I got a driver's license 34 years ago. > > We shall see how this plays out. > > I'll take pics of the car tomorrow. > > Peter > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Peter, get the attorney soon. They know how to work this system and will keep both insurance vultures from screwing you over. Granted you lose 33% of recovery to them, but it does tend to increase your chances of being made whole. Very glad you are well enough to relate this disaster to the list. Thinking it is time for me to get another Benz, so that I have something when the oldest gets to drive Gump. clay On 25 Sep 2007, at 14:22, Peter Frederick wrote: > Indiana. He has Acordia (Wells Fargo) insurance, I have State Farm, > been with them on and off since I got a driver's license 34 years ago. > > We shall see how this plays out. > > I'll take pics of the car tomorrow. > > Peter > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
You have joined the club who is quite thankful for the quality of MB's. Glad you are doing as well as you are - sorry about the car. I would say mine was a total loss, but I think they saved one of the rear door handles [head on with a drunk at @55 mph]. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 295k miles 1962 220Sb RIP -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 3:11 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP Dingdong in JE Sheckel service van blew at red light on the highway this morning about 7:30 and totaled my 300D. Hit the front door as I drove across the highway doing about 60, wasn't watching the road (duh). I got away with some glass embedded in my left arm (gotta go have that dug out in the next day or to, I think) and some very sore ribs. Didn't break the fountain pens in my front pocket or bend up my reading glasses. Dash is completely crushed, had to break out the climate control pushbutton unit and drive the side back to get the glove box open (my brother did, I'm not able!) to get my stuff out, like the spare set of rear pads I've not gotten around to getting installed. A helpful passerby found some long needlenose pliers (probably off the Sheckel van) and turned the engine off, it was running about half throttle and boiling (no radiator cap to keep the pressure off the cracked head). The keys are about 6" inside the dash now, it's that badly crushed. Climate control split in half and folded up, center vent crunched, what a mess. Front doorpost is pushed in at least 18", tire is lying over at 45 degrees or more (lower control arm not bent much if at all), door is pushed in at least a foot. Windshield is busted, floor pan is VERY narrow, console cover is torn up and shoved up 6" or so. I unbuckled and climbed out the passenger side. Other than the punch in the ribs I'm fine, got a cut from my exploded coffee cup that flew out of my carrier bag. Cell phone still works in spite of being thrown onto the floor under the front seat from my bag in the right seat, haven't tried the computer yet, but the bag was still on the front seat where I left it. I ended up pointing straight south rolling down the median from going straight east, no skid marks other than my tires going sideways, I don't think he ever touched the brakes. Other driver was fine, airbags went off, so that's good (although I'm NOT pleased at my car being wiped). Not a good feeling to look up and see a vehicle speeding toward you less than 6 ft away and thinking, oh s this is gonna be bad. Didn't even black out, didn't hit my head, didn't bang my hip, knee, or feet. I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a pain as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems, finally fixed). At least if she gets slammed she is unlikely to be hurt. What a car! Now I gotta find another one.. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
I suspect the employer of this driver is sweating buckets about just what the insurance folks are going to do to him. Rather large settlement to cover your medical needs and other issues. Best to be handled by your attorney though. Seems to work really well to just pass the insurance dork to your attorney, since you have suffered severe trauma and can not be expected to make decisions without legal counsel. Have your significant other call and arrange the attorney, since, again, you are not really able to make these choices unaided. clay On 25 Sep 2007, at 13:24, dave walton wrote: > Sorry to hear about your accident. It may be several days before your > body feels the full impact of the trauma. Take it easy for a while. If > you normally exercise, take a break. > If they do give you pain pills of any sort, remember that they all > tend to slow down your gut. Especially the opiates. You may find it > advantageous to start taking a quadruple dose of the laxative of your > choice before you need it. I don't mean to get too personal, but wish > someone had told me before I found out the hard way - so to speak... > > -Dave Walton > > On 9/25/07, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Dingdong in JE Sheckel service van blew at red light on the highway >> this morning about 7:30 and totaled my 300D. Hit the front door as I >> drove across the highway doing about 60, wasn't watching the road >> (duh). >> >> I got away with some glass embedded in my left arm (gotta go have >> that >> dug out in the next day or to, I think) and some very sore ribs. >> Didn't break the fountain pens in my front pocket or bend up my >> reading >> glasses. >> >> Dash is completely crushed, had to break out the climate control >> pushbutton unit and drive the side back to get the glove box open (my >> brother did, I'm not able!) to get my stuff out, like the spare >> set of >> rear pads I've not gotten around to getting installed. A helpful >> passerby found some long needlenose pliers (probably off the Sheckel >> van) and turned the engine off, it was running about half throttle >> and >> boiling (no radiator cap to keep the pressure off the cracked head). >> The keys are about 6" inside the dash now, it's that badly crushed. >> Climate control split in half and folded up, center vent crunched, >> what >> a mess. >> >> Front doorpost is pushed in at least 18", tire is lying over at 45 >> degrees or more (lower control arm not bent much if at all), door is >> pushed in at least a foot. Windshield is busted, floor pan is VERY >> narrow, console cover is torn up and shoved up 6" or so. I unbuckled >> and climbed out the passenger side. >> >> Other than the punch in the ribs I'm fine, got a cut from my exploded >> coffee cup that flew out of my carrier bag. Cell phone still >> works in >> spite of being thrown onto the floor under the front seat from my bag >> in the right seat, haven't tried the computer yet, but the bag was >> still on the front seat where I left it. >> >> I ended up pointing straight south rolling down the median from going >> straight east, no skid marks other than my tires going sideways, I >> don't think he ever touched the brakes. Other driver was fine, >> airbags >> went off, so that's good (although I'm NOT pleased at my car being >> wiped). Not a good feeling to look up and see a vehicle speeding >> toward you less than 6 ft away and thinking, oh s this is >> gonna be >> bad. >> >> Didn't even black out, didn't hit my head, didn't bang my hip, >> knee, or >> feet. >> >> I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a >> pain >> as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems, >> finally >> fixed). At least if she gets slammed she is unlikely to be hurt. >> >> What a car! Now I gotta find another one.. >> >> Peter >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Glad you are in better shape than the Benz. I search many cities in the midwest on Craig's List looking for MB auto's. I will post any '87's that I find. I was told in an advanced motorcycle riders course that green lights are merely suggestions. I guess this proves that point. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Peter glad you're okay. I've been reading these type of posts on the diesel lists for years. Wouldn't drive anything but a Mercedes irregarless of the year or the associated problems of the car. It's the "walkaway" factor that I like. James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 3:11 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP > > Dingdong in JE Sheckel service van blew at red light on the > highway this morning about 7:30 and totaled my 300D. Hit the > front door as I drove across the highway doing about 60, > wasn't watching the road (duh). > > I got away with some glass embedded in my left arm (gotta go > have that dug out in the next day or to, I think) and some > very sore ribs. > Didn't break the fountain pens in my front pocket or bend up > my reading glasses. > > Dash is completely crushed, had to break out the climate > control pushbutton unit and drive the side back to get the > glove box open (my brother did, I'm not able!) to get my > stuff out, like the spare set of rear pads I've not gotten > around to getting installed. A helpful passerby found some > long needlenose pliers (probably off the Sheckel > van) and turned the engine off, it was running about half > throttle and boiling (no radiator cap to keep the pressure > off the cracked head). > The keys are about 6" inside the dash now, it's that badly crushed. > Climate control split in half and folded up, center vent > crunched, what a mess. > > Front doorpost is pushed in at least 18", tire is lying over > at 45 degrees or more (lower control arm not bent much if at > all), door is pushed in at least a foot. Windshield is > busted, floor pan is VERY narrow, console cover is torn up > and shoved up 6" or so. I unbuckled and climbed out the > passenger side. > > Other than the punch in the ribs I'm fine, got a cut from my > exploded coffee cup that flew out of my carrier bag. Cell > phone still works in spite of being thrown onto the floor > under the front seat from my bag in the right seat, haven't > tried the computer yet, but the bag was still on the front > seat where I left it. > > I ended up pointing straight south rolling down the median > from going straight east, no skid marks other than my tires > going sideways, I don't think he ever touched the brakes. > Other driver was fine, airbags went off, so that's good > (although I'm NOT pleased at my car being wiped). Not a good > feeling to look up and see a vehicle speeding toward you less > than 6 ft away and thinking, oh s this is gonna be bad. > > Didn't even black out, didn't hit my head, didn't bang my > hip, knee, or feet. > > I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much > of a pain as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and > AC problems, finally fixed). At least if she gets slammed > she is unlikely to be hurt. > > What a car! Now I gotta find another one.. > > Peter > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: > http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Peter Frederick wrote: > > I don't intend to take the pain meds unless i cannot sleep. So far, no > worse than a back spasm. Sitting up requires some preparation, > otherwise I'm just sore. I survived a back spasm w/o drugs last week. First couple of nights it kept waking me up though. In my own personal horrific crash, I ripped some muscles in my neck. Didn't take the meds, woke up the first night in excruciating pain, crawled backwards down the stairs to get my codeine off the kitchen table. 2nd night took a pill before I went to bed. If I ever again decide to go to sleep without taking prescribed opiates, I'll have the drug and water next to my bed. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Might want to read some of the threads in the archives about dealing with insurance companies. I've always felt I've gotten more than fair treatment for collision damage, thankfully I've never been involved in an injury claim I'm sure that takes things to another level since the $$ can be orders of magnitude higher. Allan Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Kaleb: > > I'm in Evansville, IN. Gotta settle with the insurance (through the > other driver's) and don't want to promise anything yet. > > I do need another 87 300D though. > > Peter > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Indiana. He has Acordia (Wells Fargo) insurance, I have State Farm, been with them on and off since I got a driver's license 34 years ago. We shall see how this plays out. I'll take pics of the car tomorrow. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
I have two witnesses on the police report, my brother is buddies with some of the deputies, and was on the fire department up to a couple months ago. I got extra good treatment. Lotta people stopped, warms the heart. Thanks for all the good wishes! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Yeah, people die from opiate induced bowel paralysis. Not funny. Thanks for the advice. I don't intend to take the pain meds unless i cannot sleep. So far, no worse than a back spasm. Sitting up requires some preparation, otherwise I'm just sore. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
I ALWAYS check at that interseciton, there have been several fatals there. However, there was a car in front of me turning left, and there wasn't anything coming when I looked, he was so far back. Musta been arguing with his wife on the cell phone, or fishing his donut up off the floor or something. I'm glad he didn't hit the BMW M3 in front of me, that would have really been ugly! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Kaleb: I'm in Evansville, IN. Gotta settle with the insurance (through the other driver's) and don't want to promise anything yet. I do need another 87 300D though. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Rich Thomas wrote: "You of course are consulting a person in the legal profession as well as specialist physicians -- those car crash injuries can require considerable convalescence and the total effects might not be apparent for some time. Then of course there is loss of conjugal pleasure while the injuries mend, pain and suffering, post-crash psychological trauma" I thought most of this was said tongue in cheek, but you really should talk to a lawyer. Your state may have a monetary threshold that you have to exceed in order to recover for pain and suffering. If you had any medical bills the other guy ought to pay and of course, you should be compensated for the car. What state are you in? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Must have been quite the bang when the van hit you! Wonder if he was on his cell phone? Hope someone collected the names of some witnesses at the scene. Once he gets over the initial shock, he may start to think maybe you ran the red light. Insurance companies seem to love 50/50 deals and are happy to blame everyone involved. Sorry to hear about the car and your ribs. Hope you heal quickly. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 2:11 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP Dingdong in JE Sheckel service van blew at red light on the highway this morning about 7:30 and totaled my 300D. Hit the front door as I drove across the highway doing about 60, wasn't watching the road (duh). I got away with some glass embedded in my left arm (gotta go have that dug out in the next day or to, I think) and some very sore ribs. Didn't break the fountain pens in my front pocket or bend up my reading glasses. Dash is completely crushed, had to break out the climate control pushbutton unit and drive the side back to get the glove box open (my brother did, I'm not able!) to get my stuff out, like the spare set of rear pads I've not gotten around to getting installed. A helpful passerby found some long needlenose pliers (probably off the Sheckel van) and turned the engine off, it was running about half throttle and boiling (no radiator cap to keep the pressure off the cracked head). The keys are about 6" inside the dash now, it's that badly crushed. Climate control split in half and folded up, center vent crunched, what a mess. Front doorpost is pushed in at least 18", tire is lying over at 45 degrees or more (lower control arm not bent much if at all), door is pushed in at least a foot. Windshield is busted, floor pan is VERY narrow, console cover is torn up and shoved up 6" or so. I unbuckled and climbed out the passenger side. Other than the punch in the ribs I'm fine, got a cut from my exploded coffee cup that flew out of my carrier bag. Cell phone still works in spite of being thrown onto the floor under the front seat from my bag in the right seat, haven't tried the computer yet, but the bag was still on the front seat where I left it. I ended up pointing straight south rolling down the median from going straight east, no skid marks other than my tires going sideways, I don't think he ever touched the brakes. Other driver was fine, airbags went off, so that's good (although I'm NOT pleased at my car being wiped). Not a good feeling to look up and see a vehicle speeding toward you less than 6 ft away and thinking, oh s this is gonna be bad. Didn't even black out, didn't hit my head, didn't bang my hip, knee, or feet. I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a pain as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems, finally fixed). At least if she gets slammed she is unlikely to be hurt. What a car! Now I gotta find another one.. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Glad to hear that you are OK, and that the car did it's job of keeping you that way! > > I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a pain > as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems, finally > fixed). At least if she gets slammed she is unlikely to be hurt. > > What a car! Now I gotta find another one.. > > Peter -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Peter, wow; glad to hear you're reasonably OK! original body parts are *so* much better than the aftermarket stuff they're installing in the hospitals these days. (DAMHIK.) sorry to hear about your 300D, but here's a tip of the hat and a moment of silence in its honor for a job well done. here's to a quick, speedy, and as painless a recovery on your part as possible! cheers! e Peter Frederick wrote: > Dingdong in JE Sheckel service van blew at red light on the highway > this morning about 7:30 and totaled my 300D > [snip] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Sorry to hear about your accident. It may be several days before your body feels the full impact of the trauma. Take it easy for a while. If you normally exercise, take a break. If they do give you pain pills of any sort, remember that they all tend to slow down your gut. Especially the opiates. You may find it advantageous to start taking a quadruple dose of the laxative of your choice before you need it. I don't mean to get too personal, but wish someone had told me before I found out the hard way - so to speak... -Dave Walton On 9/25/07, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dingdong in JE Sheckel service van blew at red light on the highway > this morning about 7:30 and totaled my 300D. Hit the front door as I > drove across the highway doing about 60, wasn't watching the road > (duh). > > I got away with some glass embedded in my left arm (gotta go have that > dug out in the next day or to, I think) and some very sore ribs. > Didn't break the fountain pens in my front pocket or bend up my reading > glasses. > > Dash is completely crushed, had to break out the climate control > pushbutton unit and drive the side back to get the glove box open (my > brother did, I'm not able!) to get my stuff out, like the spare set of > rear pads I've not gotten around to getting installed. A helpful > passerby found some long needlenose pliers (probably off the Sheckel > van) and turned the engine off, it was running about half throttle and > boiling (no radiator cap to keep the pressure off the cracked head). > The keys are about 6" inside the dash now, it's that badly crushed. > Climate control split in half and folded up, center vent crunched, what > a mess. > > Front doorpost is pushed in at least 18", tire is lying over at 45 > degrees or more (lower control arm not bent much if at all), door is > pushed in at least a foot. Windshield is busted, floor pan is VERY > narrow, console cover is torn up and shoved up 6" or so. I unbuckled > and climbed out the passenger side. > > Other than the punch in the ribs I'm fine, got a cut from my exploded > coffee cup that flew out of my carrier bag. Cell phone still works in > spite of being thrown onto the floor under the front seat from my bag > in the right seat, haven't tried the computer yet, but the bag was > still on the front seat where I left it. > > I ended up pointing straight south rolling down the median from going > straight east, no skid marks other than my tires going sideways, I > don't think he ever touched the brakes. Other driver was fine, airbags > went off, so that's good (although I'm NOT pleased at my car being > wiped). Not a good feeling to look up and see a vehicle speeding > toward you less than 6 ft away and thinking, oh s this is gonna be > bad. > > Didn't even black out, didn't hit my head, didn't bang my hip, knee, or > feet. > > I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a pain > as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems, finally > fixed). At least if she gets slammed she is unlikely to be hurt. > > What a car! Now I gotta find another one.. > > Peter > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Three things: Real glad your'e doing so well! Glad the MB proved to be good like they say. Sad, but one literally needs to try to confirm that cross traffic is going to actually stop before one enters the intersection. This practice of red light running seems to be worsening in my estimation. I hate driving, and I hate drivers. Again, glad you were kept as safe as you were. Feel better soon! Brian 83 240D 87 190D On 9/25/07, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No idea, but probably a bit flatter than before, anyway. > > I was busy trying to breath, and then they strapped me to the back > board. That punch in the ribs hurts! > > Lotta people stopped, were very nice and helpful, the EMTS did a great > job. > > And this is precisely why I drive a Benz. > > Peter > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
You of course are consulting a person in the legal profession as well as specialist physicians -- those car crash injuries can require considerable convalescence and the total effects might not be apparent for some time. Then of course there is loss of conjugal pleasure while the injuries mend, pain and suffering, post-crash psychological trauma, rehab, and so on. The car was in wonderful condition, you would be afraid to drive anything less than a Benz (see psych trauma above) Glad you are well (as can be). This is heartening news for me in some ways -- though your experience pains me, and you are indeed lucky you were in such a fine automobile -- both my kids are now driving Benzes, it makes me feel good they are out in the world in them. -R Peter Frederick wrote: > > And this is precisely why I drive a Benz. > > Peter > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
No idea, but probably a bit flatter than before, anyway. I was busy trying to breath, and then they strapped me to the back board. That punch in the ribs hurts! Lotta people stopped, were very nice and helpful, the EMTS did a great job. And this is precisely why I drive a Benz. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
haha --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP > Saw THAT one coming ... ! > > On 9/25/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> OK, so where are you, want to sell it now? >> >> > > > -- > LT Don > http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ > Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. > > Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Thank GOD you were driving a Mercedes and you are safe. Bet the other guy's
van is in shambles. :)
Dave H...
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Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:20:49 -0500
>OK, so where are you, want to sell it now?
>
>---
>Kaleb C. Striplin
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>
>- Original Message -
>From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
>Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 2:10 PM
>Subject: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
>
>
> > Dingdong in JE Sheckel service van blew at red light on the highway
> > this morning about 7:30 and totaled my 300D. Hit the front door as I
> > drove across the highway doing about 60, wasn't watching the road
> > (duh).
> >
> > I got away with some glass embedded in my left arm (gotta go have that
> > dug out in the next day or to, I think) and some very sore ribs.
> > Didn't break the fountain pens in my front pocket or bend up my
reading
> > glasses.
> >
> > Dash is completely crushed, had to break out the climate control
> > pushbutton unit and drive the side back to get the glove box open (my
> > brother did, I'm not able!) to get my stuff out, like the spare set of
> > rear pads I've not gotten around to getting installed. A helpful
> > passerby found some long needlenose pliers (probably off the Sheckel
> > van) and turned the engine off, it was running about half throttle and
> > boiling (no radiator cap to keep the pressure off the cracked head).
> > The keys are about 6" inside the dash now, it's that badly crushed.
> > Climate control split in half and folded up, center vent crunched,
what
> > a mess.
> >
> > Front doorpost is pushed in at least 18", tire is lying over at 45
> > degrees or more (lower control arm not bent much if at all), door is
> > pushed in at least a foot. Windshield is busted, floor pan is VERY
> > narrow, console cover is torn up and shoved up 6" or so. I unbuckled
> > and climbed out the passenger side.
> >
> > Other than the punch in the ribs I'm fine, got a cut from my exploded
> > coffee cup that flew out of my carrier bag. Cell phone still works in
> > spite of being thrown onto the floor under the front seat from my bag
> > in the right seat, haven't tried the computer yet, but the bag was
> > still on the front seat where I left it.
> >
> > I ended up pointing straight south rolling down the median from going
> > straight east, no skid marks other than my tires going sideways, I
> > don't think he ever touched the brakes. Other driver was fine,
airbags
> > went off, so that's good (although I'm NOT pleased at my car being
> > wiped). Not a good feeling to look up and see a vehicle speeding
> > toward you less than 6 ft away and thinking, oh s this is gonna be
> > bad.
> >
> > Didn't even black out, didn't hit my head, didn't bang my hip, knee,
or
> > feet.
> >
> > I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a pain
> > as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems,
finally
> > fixed). At least if she gets slammed she is unlikely to be hurt.
> >
> > What a car! Now I gotta find another one..
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
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Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Saw THAT one coming ... ! On 9/25/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > OK, so where are you, want to sell it now? > > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
thank god you're ok and able to buy the next one. On 9/25/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > OK, so where are you, want to sell it now? > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 FSBO Supervisor > > - Original Message - > From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 2:10 PM > Subject: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP > > > > Dingdong in JE Sheckel service van blew at red light on the highway > > this morning about 7:30 and totaled my 300D. Hit the front door as I > > drove across the highway doing about 60, wasn't watching the road > > (duh). > > > > I got away with some glass embedded in my left arm (gotta go have that > > dug out in the next day or to, I think) and some very sore ribs. > > Didn't break the fountain pens in my front pocket or bend up my reading > > glasses. > > > > Dash is completely crushed, had to break out the climate control > > pushbutton unit and drive the side back to get the glove box open (my > > brother did, I'm not able!) to get my stuff out, like the spare set of > > rear pads I've not gotten around to getting installed. A helpful > > passerby found some long needlenose pliers (probably off the Sheckel > > van) and turned the engine off, it was running about half throttle and > > boiling (no radiator cap to keep the pressure off the cracked head). > > The keys are about 6" inside the dash now, it's that badly crushed. > > Climate control split in half and folded up, center vent crunched, what > > a mess. > > > > Front doorpost is pushed in at least 18", tire is lying over at 45 > > degrees or more (lower control arm not bent much if at all), door is > > pushed in at least a foot. Windshield is busted, floor pan is VERY > > narrow, console cover is torn up and shoved up 6" or so. I unbuckled > > and climbed out the passenger side. > > > > Other than the punch in the ribs I'm fine, got a cut from my exploded > > coffee cup that flew out of my carrier bag. Cell phone still works in > > spite of being thrown onto the floor under the front seat from my bag > > in the right seat, haven't tried the computer yet, but the bag was > > still on the front seat where I left it. > > > > I ended up pointing straight south rolling down the median from going > > straight east, no skid marks other than my tires going sideways, I > > don't think he ever touched the brakes. Other driver was fine, airbags > > went off, so that's good (although I'm NOT pleased at my car being > > wiped). Not a good feeling to look up and see a vehicle speeding > > toward you less than 6 ft away and thinking, oh s this is gonna be > > bad. > > > > Didn't even black out, didn't hit my head, didn't bang my hip, knee, or > > feet. > > > > I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a pain > > as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems, finally > > fixed). At least if she gets slammed she is unlikely to be hurt. > > > > What a car! Now I gotta find another one.. > > > > Peter > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 614-441-8164 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
OK, so where are you, want to sell it now? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 2:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP > Dingdong in JE Sheckel service van blew at red light on the highway > this morning about 7:30 and totaled my 300D. Hit the front door as I > drove across the highway doing about 60, wasn't watching the road > (duh). > > I got away with some glass embedded in my left arm (gotta go have that > dug out in the next day or to, I think) and some very sore ribs. > Didn't break the fountain pens in my front pocket or bend up my reading > glasses. > > Dash is completely crushed, had to break out the climate control > pushbutton unit and drive the side back to get the glove box open (my > brother did, I'm not able!) to get my stuff out, like the spare set of > rear pads I've not gotten around to getting installed. A helpful > passerby found some long needlenose pliers (probably off the Sheckel > van) and turned the engine off, it was running about half throttle and > boiling (no radiator cap to keep the pressure off the cracked head). > The keys are about 6" inside the dash now, it's that badly crushed. > Climate control split in half and folded up, center vent crunched, what > a mess. > > Front doorpost is pushed in at least 18", tire is lying over at 45 > degrees or more (lower control arm not bent much if at all), door is > pushed in at least a foot. Windshield is busted, floor pan is VERY > narrow, console cover is torn up and shoved up 6" or so. I unbuckled > and climbed out the passenger side. > > Other than the punch in the ribs I'm fine, got a cut from my exploded > coffee cup that flew out of my carrier bag. Cell phone still works in > spite of being thrown onto the floor under the front seat from my bag > in the right seat, haven't tried the computer yet, but the bag was > still on the front seat where I left it. > > I ended up pointing straight south rolling down the median from going > straight east, no skid marks other than my tires going sideways, I > don't think he ever touched the brakes. Other driver was fine, airbags > went off, so that's good (although I'm NOT pleased at my car being > wiped). Not a good feeling to look up and see a vehicle speeding > toward you less than 6 ft away and thinking, oh s this is gonna be > bad. > > Didn't even black out, didn't hit my head, didn't bang my hip, knee, or > feet. > > I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a pain > as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems, finally > fixed). At least if she gets slammed she is unlikely to be hurt. > > What a car! Now I gotta find another one.. > > Peter > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Dingdong in JE Sheckel service van blew at red light on the highway this morning about 7:30 and totaled my 300D. Hit the front door as I drove across the highway doing about 60, wasn't watching the road (duh). I got away with some glass embedded in my left arm (gotta go have that dug out in the next day or to, I think) and some very sore ribs. Didn't break the fountain pens in my front pocket or bend up my reading glasses. Dash is completely crushed, had to break out the climate control pushbutton unit and drive the side back to get the glove box open (my brother did, I'm not able!) to get my stuff out, like the spare set of rear pads I've not gotten around to getting installed. A helpful passerby found some long needlenose pliers (probably off the Sheckel van) and turned the engine off, it was running about half throttle and boiling (no radiator cap to keep the pressure off the cracked head). The keys are about 6" inside the dash now, it's that badly crushed. Climate control split in half and folded up, center vent crunched, what a mess. Front doorpost is pushed in at least 18", tire is lying over at 45 degrees or more (lower control arm not bent much if at all), door is pushed in at least a foot. Windshield is busted, floor pan is VERY narrow, console cover is torn up and shoved up 6" or so. I unbuckled and climbed out the passenger side. Other than the punch in the ribs I'm fine, got a cut from my exploded coffee cup that flew out of my carrier bag. Cell phone still works in spite of being thrown onto the floor under the front seat from my bag in the right seat, haven't tried the computer yet, but the bag was still on the front seat where I left it. I ended up pointing straight south rolling down the median from going straight east, no skid marks other than my tires going sideways, I don't think he ever touched the brakes. Other driver was fine, airbags went off, so that's good (although I'm NOT pleased at my car being wiped). Not a good feeling to look up and see a vehicle speeding toward you less than 6 ft away and thinking, oh s this is gonna be bad. Didn't even black out, didn't hit my head, didn't bang my hip, knee, or feet. I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much of a pain as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and AC problems, finally fixed). At least if she gets slammed she is unlikely to be hurt. What a car! Now I gotta find another one.. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
