Re: [MBZ] looking for source for crimp-type hose clamps

2008-07-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: > So, I was wondering if anyone knew of a > vendor in the USA that might be cheaper overall. They don't have those larger than 5.7mm, but they have a functional equivalent in the size you need for about $8 / 25 units in 304 stainless at mcmaster.com Look at catalog page 254.

Re: [MBZ] well heck...

2008-07-25 Thread PM7088
I just spent 10 days wonderful vacation in Colorado Springs. I did notice a lot of nice old RUST FREE cars there. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Look in Colorado Springs.my cousin says there are all kids for sale > t

Re: [MBZ] PHX CL 260E

2008-07-25 Thread Robert Rentfro
10-4. I wasn't familiar with these. Thanks for the schooling men. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 9:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] PHX CL 260E i never liked them. sma

Re: [MBZ] PHX CL Sacrilege

2008-07-25 Thread Robert Rentfro
Will do. Some Monday when I know I have to be on the east side we'll arrange something...along with Mr. Jim Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 9:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject

Re: [MBZ] e: 50 MPG ???

2008-07-25 Thread MG
How much of the propane would dissolve into the oil bath itself? Kind of like adding extra gas to the air before an oil bath air cleaner in a gasser? Manfred Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:10:23 -0700 From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Before or after the oil bath? I would think that befor

Re: [MBZ] looking for source for crimp-type hose clamps

2008-07-25 Thread Tom Hargrave
Or buy them from us for less - $2.88 / dozen: http://www.kegkits.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=OCLA MP Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Friday, Ju

Re: [MBZ] looking for source for crimp-type hose clamps

2008-07-25 Thread Tom Hargrave
We have the exact same clamps for $0.30 each or $2.88 / dozen. http://www.kegkits.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=OCLA MP Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McClu

Re: [MBZ] looking for source for crimp-type hose clamps

2008-07-25 Thread Jim Cathey
> ...at mcmaster.com What happened to Carr? Did he join Roebuck in exile? -- 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

Re: [MBZ] looking for source for crimp-type hose clamps

2008-07-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: >> ...at mcmaster.com > > What happened to Carr? Did he join Roebuck in exile? Naw, they just wanted to save you a few keystrokes, not to mention trying to guess whether you need to type a hyphen or not. A few years ago, some other industrial supply company registered mcmast

Re: [MBZ] looking for source for crimp-type hose clamps

2008-07-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Tom Hargrave wrote: > Or buy them from us for less - $2.88 / dozen: > http://www.kegkits.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=OCLAMP The last two letters of the link wrapped to the next line and got me an error message. Here's the TinyURL version: http://tinyurl.com/625zbx _

Re: [MBZ] looking for source for crimp-type hose clamps

2008-07-25 Thread Loren Faeth
You can buy them in bulk from foxxequipment.com along with the crimping tool. They are used for CO2 beverage lines. If you can trip your local pop distributor's service guy, he might give you a couple. I bought some to build a 5 head soda dispenser. Our own Tom Hargrave probably has them f

Re: [MBZ] Drum Brakes

2008-07-25 Thread Loren Faeth
If the trailer is old enough that the drums are worn that much, the adjusters may be rusted tight. in that case, you have to take off the drums and either buy new or free up the old adjusters. Whenever I worked on drum brakes, I always coated the adjuster screws liberally with never-sieze. A

[MBZ] It's today's Moose video

2008-07-25 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Turn up the volume and enjoy! Chuck http://www.maniacworld.com/twin-baby-moose-in-sprinkler.html ___ 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 d

Re: [MBZ] OT: Boats

2008-07-25 Thread R A Bennell
I would personally be very interested in seeing how well that would work. I currently have a couple of aluminum boats with 2 stroke outboard motors. I would like to get an inboard outboard but have been shying away from the larger engines due to fuel costs. There are 120 to 140 horse 4 cylinder

Re: [MBZ] OT: Boats

2008-07-25 Thread Jim Cathey
> 240D does not put out similar horsepower but diesels have good torque > and I wonder if that would help to offset the loss of HP. I suspect that the torque (acceleration) vs HP (speed) thing is less useful for boats, so that one would miss any horsepower that weren't there. Don't small boats s

Re: [MBZ] OT: Boats

2008-07-25 Thread Jim Cathey
> with 2 stroke outboard motors. I would like to get an inboard outboard Why? You'd lose a lot of space to the motor that is now hanging off the back of the transom. That's one thing I really like about our outboard boat, lots of interior space for its size. The squared open bow can seat someth

[MBZ] Cheap 450 in Michigan

2008-07-25 Thread Mitch Haley
http://lansing.craigslist.org/car/768768215.html Too bad I'm overpopulated right now, that just might be a diesel conversion waiting to happen. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-25 Thread Kevin
If you're into petroglyphs, there's a bunch in an area run by the national parks service just outside albuquerque to the northwest. Alamogordo is likely a bit out of his way. On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 07:18:35PM -0400, Scott Ritchey wrote: > The Three Rivers Petroglyph site > > (http://www.blm.go

Re: [MBZ] It's today's Moose video

2008-07-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:18:03 -0700 Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Turn up the volume and enjoy! > > Chuck > > http://www.maniacworld.com/twin-baby-moose-in-sprinkler.html Cute. One of the Google ads on the page was for The Moose Store, http://www.themoosestore.com/ Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: Boats

2008-07-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
> > I am assuming the diesel would not be happy at that rpm > > The MB diesels run up there, but would probably be happier > somewhat slower. MB 61x diesels have a redline around 5000 RPM. My understanding is that they were built to cruise on the Autobahn with one's foot to the floor all day long

Re: [MBZ] Foam-free AC hose

2008-07-25 Thread Gary Thompson
If Marshall were here, he would be INSISTING that you MEASURE the pressure, not just GUESS! There's a service port on the transmission that allowsd you to measure modulated pressure. It really should be adjusted to spec per the technical specification manual. It's really pretty easy to do. The manu

Re: [MBZ] OT: Boats

2008-07-25 Thread Loren Faeth
MB 4 cyl engines with cast iron heads (OM 621, 615, 616) all run down the road at rpm between 4 and 5k. The mode of operation is pretty much floor it until you need to slow down or stop. Modifying these engines for marine use has been done, but requires some engineering and manufacturing. At

Re: [MBZ] OT: Boats

2008-07-25 Thread R A Bennell
Partly looking for better fuel economy on a bigger boat. Older 2 strokes are dirty and inefficient on fuel. Newer 4 stroke or injected 2 stroke outboards are expensive. My alternative is to try an I/O with one of the smaller motors. Then I start thinking about diesel. No real idea if that is soun

Re: [MBZ] OT: Boats

2008-07-25 Thread R A Bennell
To start with, one would need some form of adaptor to mate the engine to the drive system. Then usually, marine engines have water jacketed exhaust manifolds. I assume that may be to keep the engine compartment cool as much as to cool the engine since the engine is usually housed in a small box.

Re: [MBZ] Foam-free AC hose

2008-07-25 Thread R A Bennell
Information about setting the tranny used to be posted on one of these MB sites. Is it still out there somewhere? RAndy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Thompson Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 10:58 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Boats

2008-07-25 Thread Curt Raymond
A mistaken assumption, the OM engines are limited to something like 5500rpm and are quite content to wail away at that speed all day long. When I used to commute with my 240D there were many occasions we'd hit 495N and rise up to maximum speed (86mph?) and hold there for 20 minutes until my exit

[MBZ] OT: Boats (Rick Ellis)

2008-07-25 Thread RICHARD W & JANICE ELLIS
Those boat lovers looking for a diesel engine should look at the Universal diesel used in sailboats. It relatively light, good power and uses very little fuel. Should be an easy fit too. I also believe they are two/three cylinder engines. ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Boats

2008-07-25 Thread Loren Faeth
Diesel thinking makes sense for the reasons you mentioned. While MB makes marine Diesels, they are rare as hen's teeth in Norte America. I am only cautioning about the conversion costs. At 12:06 PM 7/25/2008, you wrote: >Partly looking for better fuel economy on a bigger boat. Older 2 >stroke

[MBZ] ML for sale in Wichita

2008-07-25 Thread Donald Snook
I don't know if $11K is a good price or not. But, it sounds low to me. http://wichita.craigslist.org/car/769362518.html No affiliation. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

[MBZ] Taking the cake

2008-07-25 Thread RELNGSON
A YOUNG girl embarrassed by her name - Talula Does the Hula from Hawaii - has won a new one from a family court judge in New Zealand. Family Court Judge Rob Murfitt, ruling in the city of New Plymouth in the North Island, made the youngster a ward of court so that she could change the name she

[MBZ] More carzy mileage claims -- 40 MPG in town

2008-07-25 Thread Donald Snook
http://wichita.craigslist.org/car/768215115.html 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://oki

Re: [MBZ] More carzy mileage claims -- 40 MPG in town

2008-07-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: > http://wichita.craigslist.org/car/768215115.html In 1987, the 5000s diesel was NLA. The 2.2 5sp gasser has been revised to 17 city, 24 hwy. The other drivetrains are of course lower. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official l

[MBZ] Got to go here in NM

2008-07-25 Thread Rich Thomas
http://www.abqjournal.com/abqnews/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8068&Itemid=2 Taos Resort in Running for Nation's Best Restroom PDF Print

[MBZ] MB Vs BMW

2008-07-25 Thread LarryT
Hi gang, I have no idea what possessed me to look at BMWs in Craigs List, but once again I did. Anyway, wondering why Bimmers loose their value so much faster than MBs? Are they more problem prone? That's hard to believe considering the problems the S Class' seem to come from the factory with.

Re: [MBZ] Taking the cake

2008-07-25 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Stupidity has no bounds!!! The judge got it right!!! Have a great weekend, wherever you are. And be safe!!! Chuck On Jul 25, 2008, at 1:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > A YOUNG girl embarrassed by her name - Talula Does the Hula from > Hawaii - has > won a new one from a family court

Re: [MBZ] Got to go here in NM

2008-07-25 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hi Rich, Your Subject line tells it all "News" must be slow in Alburquerque Spelled it wrong, but i'm not being graded as far as I know! Take care. Safe weekend wherever you are! Chuck On Jul 25, 2008, at 1:53 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > http://www.abqjournal.com/abqnew

Re: [MBZ] Got to go here in NM

2008-07-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:36:32 -0700 Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Rich, > > Your Subject line tells it all "News" must be slow in > Alburquerque Spelled it wrong, but i'm not being graded as > far as I know! Well, now, those of us in New Mexico might tak

Re: [MBZ] More carzy mileage claims -- 40 MPG in town

2008-07-25 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 1:48 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Donald Snook wrote: >> http://wichita.craigslist.org/car/768215115.html > > In 1987, the 5000s diesel was NLA. The 2.2 5sp gasser has been revised to > 17 city, 24 hwy. And the diesel was never available in the US in the 500

Re: [MBZ] More carzy mileage claims -- 40 MPG in town

2008-07-25 Thread Allan Streib
On the other hand I just filled up and computed my mileage and it was a shade over 27 MPG on this tankful. That's about the highest I've gotten for in-town driving, and the pump shutoff was almost at overflow so I know the tank was full. Perhaps we're getting some really rich summer blend fuel ri

Re: [MBZ] MB Vs BMW

2008-07-25 Thread jfreezn
A 96 750i would be a V12, basically two 6's, as far as the engine electronics and fuel injection are concerned.? Look up the prices of simple stuff like spark plug wires.? Still, I always said every car enthusiast should drive a V12 in their lifetime.? AT $4k, you don't stand to loose much--migh

[MBZ] Obooma. again

2008-07-25 Thread RELNGSON
Subject: Senator Obama's visit to Afghanistan by someone who was THERE ! This is a guy that use to be in my ward , so someone I know personally.  He is the father of six and currently serving in Afghanistan.  This is his take of Senator Obama visit to "the troops".  Kind of a different take that

[MBZ] I cooked today

2008-07-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I spent most of the day out on a car lot. Our company has started a new service for dealers where we basically maintain a data base of their inventory and feed it to various websites. Im the guy leading up this project. I forgot about sun screen. Need I say more? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Clarem

Re: [MBZ] well heck...

2008-07-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, I dont think I will be going up that way actually. With my huge diesel tank on the back, I should have enough fuel to get to you and back without filling up. Depends on how steep this mountain is and how much fuel I burn up getting to the top. Am real curious to find out how the Duramax

Re: [MBZ] Drum Brakes

2008-07-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, I cant see, was just using a regular screw driver doing it by feel. I never got it done so if I crash and burn coming back down the mountain with no trailer brakes, you will know what happened. Jim Cathey wrote: >> I'm thinking you ratches the adjustment deal from the hole in the back >> b

Re: [MBZ] 260E

2008-07-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Actually the best is either a E320 or E420. The E420 is a hell of a nice car (in general). That E320 with the 104 is nice too. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> ..i never liked them. smaller engine and tranny. less amenities. why not >> just get a proper 300E instead of a decontented one? the pric

Re: [MBZ] Drum Brakes

2008-07-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I bought this trailer in 05, but it has taken a trip or 2 thru snow storms Loren Faeth wrote: > If the trailer is old enough that the drums are worn that much, the > adjusters may be rusted tight. in that case, you have to take off > the drums and either buy new or free up the old adjusters. W

Re: [MBZ] ML for sale in Wichita

2008-07-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Thats actually kind of high, should sell for 8-9k Donald Snook wrote: > I don't know if $11K is a good price or not. But, it sounds low to me. > > http://wichita.craigslist.org/car/769362518.html > > No affiliation. > > > Donald H. Snook > > ___ > http://w

[MBZ] North Dakota Oil field

2008-07-25 Thread harry watkins
A friend who is the regional manager in ND for Enercrest Corp sent an email about what's going on up there. He said its like a boom town, only it involves three states. In the three counties he serves, he said there are about 75 drilling rigs going day and night. The strange thing is that oil

[MBZ] OT best paint stripper

2008-07-25 Thread Allan Streib
Need to strip heavy black paint from a gas tank so I can treat the rust and repaint. What's the best stripper to use for this? Or should I just use a heat gun and putty knife? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list spo

[MBZ] [Fwd: Mercedes unsubscribe notification]

2008-07-25 Thread Striplin Admin account
So he comes here to try and get somebody to buy his car, then leaves What a leach. Original Message Subject: Mercedes unsubscribe notification Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:08:09 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] has been removed from Mercedes.

[MBZ] OFF to the races!!!!

2008-07-25 Thread Rolf
ipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080725/b1689652/attachment.jpg ___ 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://okie

[MBZ] WTF, diesel prices and gas

2008-07-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Ours is down to 3.69 gas, 3.36 diesel, in OKC its 3.41 and 4.34. Guess I will fill the 100 gal tank in OKC instead of Tulsa before I head to NM. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190

Re: [MBZ] OT: Boats

2008-07-25 Thread Kevin Kraly
I've got a bunch of the packing peanuts lying around along with some styrofoam and even some air pouches from packaging. I GUERANTEE that it won't go down ever again unless the hull is compromised! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http:

[MBZ] Conundrum

2008-07-25 Thread Curt Raymond
Gang, You're all clever folks so I figured I'd pose this here. I'm pretty well set to buy LT Don's VW in a couple weeks. The plan is to fly out and drive back. I have a friend in Chicago my wife and I plan to stop and spend some time there. The problem is getting from the airport in Des Moines t

Re: [MBZ] Conundrum

2008-07-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That sounds like a plan to me, except the only problem is that I picked up the VW last week and its sitting in my driveway. Curt Raymond wrote: > Gang, > > You're all clever folks so I figured I'd pose this here. > I'm pretty well set to buy LT Don's VW in a couple weeks. The plan is to fly > o

[MBZ] more New Mexico

2008-07-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So tell me about this Nuclear lab in Los Alamos, is this some tourist thing of interest? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 30

Re: [MBZ] Conundrum

2008-07-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
Pewww ... ! On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 9:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > That sounds like a plan to me, except the only problem is that I picked > up the VW last week and its sitting in my driveway. > > Curt Raymond wrote: > > Gang, > > > > You're all clever

Re: [MBZ] Conundrum

2008-07-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I will sell it to Curt for $2500 Wonko the Sane wrote: > Pewww ... ! > > On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 9:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > >> That sounds like a plan to me, except the only problem is that I picked >> up the VW last week and its sitting in my driv

Re: [MBZ] Conundrum

2008-07-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
That would definitely be your least expensive route. The only other transportation from the airport to the VW would be renting a limo -- and that would be way more than $35. It is about 70 miles each direction. On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 9:10 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gang, > > Y

Re: [MBZ] Conundrum

2008-07-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
I will sell it to you for $10K, and give some of the profit to Curt for not getting it. On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 9:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I will sell it to Curt for $2500 > > Wonko the Sane wrote: > > Pewww ... ! > > > > On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 9:1

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Mercedes unsubscribe notification]

2008-07-25 Thread Wonko the Sane
And the downside of his departure would be ? On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 9:03 PM, Striplin Admin account <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > So he comes here to try and get somebody to buy his car, then leaves > What a leach. > > Original Message > Subject: Mercedes unsubscribe notific

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Mercedes unsubscribe notification]

2008-07-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
none, that I can think of Wonko the Sane wrote: > And the downside of his departure would be ? > > On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 9:03 PM, Striplin Admin account > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > >> So he comes here to try and get somebody to buy his car, then leaves >> What a leach. >> >> Or

Re: [MBZ] Conundrum

2008-07-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
but you already sold it to me for $500, remember? Wonko the Sane wrote: > I will sell it to you for $10K, and give some of the profit to Curt for not > getting it. > > On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 9:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > >> I will sell it to Curt for $2500 >> >> Wonko

Re: [MBZ] Conundrum

2008-07-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: > Any better ideas? Have Wonko and Deb drop the VeeDub off at overnight parking in DesMoines? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscr

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Mercedes unsubscribe notification]

2008-07-25 Thread Gary Hurst
what else would you expect from a knutson guy? On 7/25/08, Striplin Admin account <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So he comes here to try and get somebody to buy his car, then leaves > What a leach. > > Original Message > Subject: Mercedes unsubscribe notification > Date: Fri, 25 Ju

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Mercedes unsubscribe notification]

2008-07-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
true. This is one of the guys whos only purpose on old banned was to cut me down all the time. There was a group of those like that and well, they are all over on toad banned, where nothing ever happens. Gary Hurst wrote: > what else would you expect from a knutson guy? > > On 7/25/08, Stripl

[MBZ] Short notice Get to Gether....

2008-07-25 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Rob, A bunch of us are going to meet at Anzio Landing for lunch on Saturday 7/26, tomorrow.. Hope you can join us. Here's a link to the map. It's at Falcon Field in Mesa.. http://www.eventective.com/provider/map.aspx?num=42333 Take care and sorry for the short leash Chuck

[MBZ] OT: Dial-up ISP Recommendations

2008-07-25 Thread Scott Ritchey
What is the conventional wisdom on dial-up ISP and email service? I have a friend who needs a budget solution. Looks like PeoplePC has good rates but I found their webmail pretty slow and cumbersome. I see several on the list use gmail. Recommendations? Comments? Thanks. Scott Ritchey 19

Re: [MBZ] Obooma. again

2008-07-25 Thread Gary Hurst
wouldn't surprise me, but who the f is sheri? On 7/25/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Subject: Senator Obama's visit to Afghanistan by someone who was THERE ! > > This is a guy that use to be in my ward , so someone I know personally. He > is the father of six and currently ser

Re: [MBZ] Conundrum

2008-07-25 Thread Gary Hurst
no greyhound? On 7/25/08, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That would definitely be your least expensive route. The only other > transportation from the airport to the VW would be renting a limo -- and > that would be way more than $35. It is about 70 miles each direction. > > On Fri, J

Re: [MBZ] OT best paint stripper

2008-07-25 Thread Donald Snook
Allan wrote: "What's the best stripper to use for this?" I know a girl named Destiny that's pretty good. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dial-up ISP Recommendations

2008-07-25 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm surprised anyone even still has a land line, let alone a desire for dial up. On 7/25/08, Scott Ritchey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is the conventional wisdom on dial-up ISP and email service? I have a > friend who needs a budget solution. Looks like PeoplePC has good rates but > I found

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dial-up ISP Recommendations

2008-07-25 Thread Allan Streib
I'd look for a service that just gives you IP access, bare bones, and then couple that with a free email account like gmail or fastmail. No sense getting locked in to an email address etc. with a provider who you may want to drop at any time. "Scott Ritchey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > What is

Re: [MBZ] OT best paint stripper

2008-07-25 Thread Allan Streib
Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Allan wrote: "What's the best stripper to use for this?" > > I know a girl named Destiny that's pretty good. I want to remove paint from a gas tank, not chrome from a trailer hitch. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www

Re: [MBZ] well heck...

2008-07-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:46:01 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > yea, I dont think I will be going up that way actually. With my huge > diesel tank on the back, I should have enough fuel to get to you and > back without filling up. Depends on how steep this mountain is and h

Re: [MBZ] WTF, diesel prices and gas

2008-07-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:07:02 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ours is down to 3.69 gas, 3.36 diesel, in OKC its 3.41 and 4.34. Guess > I will fill the 100 gal tank in OKC instead of Tulsa before I head to > NM. Good thought. Here today it's 3.809 gas, 4.559 diesel. Craig

Re: [MBZ] more New Mexico

2008-07-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:18:30 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So tell me about this Nuclear lab in Los Alamos, is this some tourist > thing of interest? Well, it's certainly the focal point of a lot of world changing history. The Bradbury museum is the tourist thing of inte

Re: [MBZ] more New Mexico

2008-07-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That might be interesting. Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:18:30 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> So tell me about this Nuclear lab in Los Alamos, is this some tourist >> thing of interest? > > Well, it's certainly the focal point of a lot of world cha

Re: [MBZ] I cooked today

2008-07-25 Thread Robert Rentfro
Let me know how you feel in about three days. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 6:40 PM To: Banned List; mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] I cooked today I spent most of the day out on

Re: [MBZ] Short notice Get to Gether....

2008-07-25 Thread Robert Rentfro
Chuck I have to work tomorrow. Can't turn down the double time. Thanks for thinking of me. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Short noti