Re: [MBZ] W110 rockers?

2007-05-02 Thread tom savage
Allan Streib wrote: Could not find KKK on the web, I'm sure you can imagine what I found instead! A turbo for your 123? Got a URL or address for them? It's actually KK - http://www.kkmfg.com/ Tom

Re: [MBZ] another 300TD wagon with a mislabeled ad

2007-05-02 Thread Kevin Kraly
Hi, Luther. SD's don't seem to bring NEARLYYY the money that 300TDt's do, even exceptionally well kept low mileage examples. There's a 1982 with 158K miles on it right now with an asking price of $6K, smooth runner, lots of new parts, everything works, uses no oil, .

[MBZ] OT: Need some quick help

2007-05-02 Thread Rich Thomas
I am having an auction to sell stuff from my parents' farm in KY, I am in TX. Most of it is little odds $ ends, some antiquey kinds of things. Two large items are a boat and a little John Deere diesel tractor. I have no idea what the boat is worth -- 18ft Alumacraft with 130HP motor and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Need some quick help

2007-05-02 Thread LT Don
What kind of diesel tractor (other than just JD)? Might try ames.craigslistfor that one -- Deere tractors in Iowa are like surf-fishin'-pickups on the coast of North Carolina: if they start then they are worth their weight in gold. T'would be nothing for an Iowa guy to make a weekend dash to pick

Re: [MBZ] update on Ebay selling.

2007-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
somebody stole your password. Donald Snook wrote: My car did not sell on ebay. Something weird happened, someone hijacked the auction and sent out buy it now offers to all of the bidders. No one met the reserve, so the buy it now was sent to anyone that bid no matter how low the bids were. I

Re: [MBZ] another 300TD wagon with a mislabeled ad

2007-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
slow, nobody wants SD's Luther wrote: What is the SD market like??? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C,

Re: [MBZ] update on Ebay selling.

2007-05-02 Thread LarryT
Hi Rick, Thanks! You're absolutely right! I've gotten some *very* professional looking one. It's been years since I got hit but once upon a time I opened an attachment from a known fellow lister - I wasn't aware of the sophisticated email programs in use - I clicked it and nothing seemed

[MBZ] Saw an R500 today...

2007-05-02 Thread Allan Streib
and did a double take. Could swear it's a rebadged Chrysler Pacifica. Could it be? Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230

Re: [MBZ] Saw an R500 today...

2007-05-02 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well it's equally ugly. Looks like it to me. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D-250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 9:20 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] another 300TD wagon with a mislabeled ad

2007-05-02 Thread Allan Streib
Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/320144659.html This one is a 1982 300TD Station Wagon for $10489, no mention of mileage other than it's a low mileage example. Holy cripes they are asking 10,000 for that? And I see that dealer has a '84 300D with

Re: [MBZ] another 300TD wagon with a mislabeled ad

2007-05-02 Thread Redghost
There is already a guy down in SoCal that goes around finding reasonable condition old diesel and drives them to either the Bay area or PDX and makes a mint selling them. He used to try to push them with a WVO system, but nobody wanted to pay $600 on top of his price, so he just sells

Re: [MBZ] Saw an R500 today...

2007-05-02 Thread OK Don
Or vice versa -- I read some time ago that the Pacifica has some of the extra strengthening removed - it's lighter and weaker than the R500, though I don't think I could find the source now. On 5/1/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and did a double take. Could swear it's a rebadged

Re: [MBZ] Saw an R500 today...

2007-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think so Allan Streib wrote: and did a double take. Could swear it's a rebadged Chrysler Pacifica. Could it be? Allan -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81

[MBZ] Beirut Marathon ad

2007-05-02 Thread tom savage
http://www.epica-awards.org/assets/epica/2004/finalists/print/images/26201b%20%20%20BIM%20Hung%20ShoeP-A.jpg

Re: [MBZ] another 300TD wagon with a mislabeled ad

2007-05-02 Thread John M McIntosh
On May 1, 2007, at 6:26 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/320144659.html This one is a 1982 300TD Station Wagon for $10489, no mention of mileage other than it's a low mileage example. Holy cripes they are asking 10,000

Re: [MBZ] Beirut Marathon ad

2007-05-02 Thread Sunil Hari
i don't get it. On 5/1/07, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.epica-awards.org/assets/epica/2004/finalists/print/images/26201b%20%20%20BIM%20Hung%20ShoeP-A.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 300TD prices in Portland was Re: DONKED -- An Edumacashun

2007-05-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Rust isn't all that obvious but there are holes beneath the floor on the PS plus some in the right rear and along the left rail. Would cost me about $1500 to fix the worst of it. On 5/1/07, Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's what's out there on Craigslist right now.

Re: [MBZ] W110 rockers?

2007-05-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
A fine selection of white hoods? On 5/1/07, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Allan Streib wrote: Could not find KKK on the web, I'm sure you can imagine what I found instead! A turbo for your 123? Got a URL or address for them? It's actually KK - http://www.kkmfg.com/ Tom

[MBZ] Flex disc didn't....

2007-05-02 Thread RELNGSON
Ran across this old favorite today. Posted in the past someplace or other. http://www.dieselgiant.com/Mercedes%20flex%20disc%20failure.htm RLE ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Re: [MBZ] Missing fuel tank caps

2007-05-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 1 May 2007 14:46:27 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 1985 300CD still has a strong diesel smell even after I stopped the obvious leaks. Seems to be coming from the front of the car (I already replaced all the fuel lines). Can't find anything wet under the hood.

Re: [MBZ] AVR based RPM meter for cars

2007-05-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 1 May 2007 08:13:06 -0400 Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I forgot to mention that to get around the slow sampling rate for the tachometer. That is how do you measure a 1HZ signal faster than once a second. The trick I used was to count the time between edges. Thus I would count the

Re: [MBZ] another 300TD wagon with a mislabeled ad

2007-05-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 5/1/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is already a guy down in SoCal that goes around finding reasonable condition old diesel and drives them to either the Bay area or PDX and makes a mint selling them. He used to try to push them with a WVO system, but nobody wanted to pay $600 on

Re: [MBZ] 300TD prices in Portland was Re: DONKED -- An Edumacashun

2007-05-02 Thread Kevin Kraly
I've seen 300tD's with similar mileage to yours for $5K or so. The maintenance records would make quite a difference, and the rust wouldn't be too much of a concern if properly repaired. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Beirut Marathon ad

2007-05-02 Thread BillR
Neither do I, except that is the way I run these days BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sunil Hari Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 10:15 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beirut Marathon ad i don't get it. On

Re: [MBZ] Flex disc didn't....

2007-05-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
I love the photos. The array of new parts reminds me of a TV cooking show where all the ingredients are sitting on the counter, nicely chopped and ready to use. In my reality, the new parts would be hidden somewhere under a stack of other bits and pieces in a messy garage. On 5/2/07, [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Missing fuel tank caps

2007-05-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
I'll check. BTW, what's the fix for this situation? On 5/2/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 1 May 2007 14:46:27 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 1985 300CD still has a strong diesel smell even after I stopped the obvious leaks. Seems to be coming

Re: [MBZ] 300TD prices in Portland was Re: DONKED -- An Edumacashun

2007-05-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Thanks!! I now have an excuse for a cross country drive. The difference is at least $2K vs. the mid-Atlantic. On 5/2/07, Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've seen 300tD's with similar mileage to yours for $5K or so. The maintenance records would make quite a difference, and the rust

Re: [MBZ] Missing fuel tank caps

2007-05-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 2 May 2007 08:51:05 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll check. BTW, what's the fix for this situation? Replacing the delivery valve seals. In my case, I've been busy and haven't gotten to the project but the leaks seem to have slowed, so it's not a high priority.

Re: [MBZ] Flex disc didn't....

2007-05-02 Thread R A Bennell
Order quickly! Rusty may run out. I predict a run on flex disks. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 11:04 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Flex disc didn't Ran across this old

Re: [MBZ] OT: Need some quick help

2007-05-02 Thread Rich Thomas
It's a 655 3 cyl diesel 4WD, has a big mower deck on it, 3pt hitch and PTO you can drive a tiller, etc. My yard is not even big enough to turn it around in or I would keep the thing. It's a lot of fun. --R LT Don wrote: What kind of diesel tractor (other than just JD)? Might try

Re: [MBZ] OT: Need some quick help

2007-05-02 Thread LT Don
I think you'd do pretty well w/ an eBay listing for the tractor. There are no 655s currently listed. On 5/2/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's a 655 3 cyl diesel 4WD, has a big mower deck on it, 3pt hitch and PTO you can drive a tiller, etc. My yard is not even big enough to turn

Re: [MBZ] another 300TD wagon with a mislabeled ad

2007-05-02 Thread Redghost
I think that would be the man On May 1, 2007, at 11:09 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On 5/1/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is already a guy down in SoCal that goes around finding reasonable condition old diesel and drives them to either the Bay area or PDX and makes a mint selling

Re: [MBZ] 300TD prices in Portland was Re: DONKED -- An Edumacashun

2007-05-02 Thread Kevin Kraly
The difference is at least $2K vs. the mid-Atlantic. That's what I've been finding. Wouldn't a rust free left coast car fetch a premium in the mid atlantic too? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Missing fuel tank caps

2007-05-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
That's sounds more expensive than what I was hoping for but thanks nonetheless. ;) On 5/2/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 2 May 2007 08:51:05 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll check. BTW, what's the fix for this situation? Replacing the delivery

Re: [MBZ] 300TD prices in Portland was Re: DONKED -- An Edumacashun

2007-05-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
For sure, although I was more intereted in the resale value of rusty east coast 123 TDs on the other side of the country. 5/2/07, Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The difference is at least $2K vs. the mid-Atlantic. That's what I've been finding. Wouldn't a rust free left coast car fetch

Re: [MBZ] OT: Need some quick help

2007-05-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: It's a 655 3 cyl diesel 4WD, has a big mower deck on it, Like this? http://www.tractordata.com/td/td128.html It's smaller than I was thinking, but weighs as much as a 3 cyl Geo Metro.