[MBZ] XP Laptop Needed

I need an older laptop to run some software that requires a serial port (no, it won't work with an adapter, I tried.) If anyone has an old laptop running XP with a USB port, serial port, and 1GB (or more) of RAM that they want to unload, drop me a private note. Doesn't have to be pretty or

Re: [MBZ] OT Other Slushboxes

Gary wrote: modern whiz bang gizmo cars do not interest me at all But you miss out on all the 'safety' features which are the purpose of all the whiz bang gizmo. I want none of that stuff either. W123 3-pedal car is the top of the line for me. mao ___

Re: [MBZ] transmission DIY rebuild

Yes Mark at Sun Valley implied as much; he said it is much less work to rebuild a working/functional Mercedes transmission than one that is not working. He said the original Mercedes clutches are pretty high quality but that something called the "bands" tend to get out of adjustment causing the

Re: [MBZ] OT Other Slushboxes

The only thing I miss is antilock brakes. They can save your proverbial butt in so many situations. Some 85 models had them and I have often wondered if I could somehow buy the parts and retrofit... Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote:Gary wrote: > modern whiz bang gizmo cars do not interest

Re: [MBZ] XP Laptop Needed

If you are talking about fss mine runs on windows 7 with a serial adaptor in the card slot. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2014, at 6:27 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I need an older laptop to run some software that requires a serial port (no, it won't work with an adapter, I

[MBZ] central locking system - '87 300SDL

My central locking system blew a fuse and I have to manually open a door, with the key, and pull up the lock buttons to open them, and reverse, to lock the car. When I try to replace the fuse, the alarm sounds until I remove the fuse again. How can I replace the fuse without driving everybody

Re: [MBZ] XP Laptop Needed

Nope. This is for something else for my son. Sent from my iPad On Feb 26, 2014, at 9:44 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: If you are talking about fss mine runs on windows 7 with a serial adaptor in the card slot. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2014, at 6:27 AM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuild

Yes it worked out well. Pretty slick. Karl 310.614.2568 Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 19:52:43 -0800 (PST) Karl Wittnebel wrote: > I talked to Mark at SV. Whoever said he seems like a good guy is > correct. > > Since there really aren't any

Re: [MBZ] central locking system - '87 300SDL

Pull the wires from the horn(s)? Randy On 26/02/2014 9:10 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote: My central locking system blew a fuse and I have to manually open a door, with the key, and pull up the lock buttons to open them, and reverse, to lock the car. When I try to replace the fuse, the alarm

Re: [MBZ] OT Modern Cars

On 26/02/2014 8:05 AM, Mountain Man wrote: Gary wrote: modern whiz bang gizmo cars do not interest me at all But you miss out on all the 'safety' features which are the purpose of all the whiz bang gizmo. I want none of that stuff either. W123 3-pedal car is the top of the line for me. mao

Re: [MBZ] central locking system - '87 300SDL

On Wed, 26 Feb 2014 10:37:33 -0600 Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Pull the wires from the horn(s)? Randy On 26/02/2014 9:10 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote: I tried even removing the actual horn fuse, but the alarm went off anyway. Ralph '87 300SDL If the '87 300SDL is like

Re: [MBZ] OT Other Slushboxes

my first two cars were 1950 Dodge Desotos. Paid $75 for one and $20 for the other. On Feb 26, 2014 9:40 AM, Karl Wittnebel kdwittne...@yahoo.com wrote: The only thing I miss is antilock brakes. They can save your proverbial butt in so many situations. Some 85 models had them and I have often

Re: [MBZ] OT Other Slushboxes

Did you tell them Groucho sent you? -MMM- On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 10:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: my first two cars were 1950 Dodge Desotos. Paid $75 for one and $20 for the other. On Feb 26, 2014 9:40 AM, Karl Wittnebel kdwittne...@yahoo.com wrote: The only thing

Re: [MBZ] central locking system - '87 300SDL

Remove the alarm black box - it's under the passengers front floor board - or at least unplug it. Might cure all your problems, it did mine ('87 SDL), though it was years ago and I don't remember al the symptoms. On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 9:10 AM, Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com wrote: My

Re: [MBZ] XP Laptop Needed

I bought an old Compaq off ebay for $29 a coupla years ago, was gummint surplus from some company in DC area. I was actually up there for a funeral so asked if i could come by and get it, they had rooms full of laptops and other electronics. The guy had 6 or 8 of this particular model, I

[MBZ] if anyone needs a cheap automatic watch

amazon is selling a bunch seiko 5s, US market full warranty, for 53.99 each, today only http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/ref=pe_383310_112962640_pe_rowb4_/?ASIN=B00EVPMBOI -- reliable vendor of superior parts for mercedes and other european cars www.BuyEUROparts.com

Re: [MBZ] Firewood

On 2/25/2014 9:08 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: If the wood is relatively straight the axe is way faster. It depends on the wood. I like my engine-powered splitter. Especially as I take culls, windfalls, whatever weird free crap falls my way... This is pretty much my situation. Mostly

Re: [MBZ] Firewood

On 26/02/2014 11:37 AM, David Kristin Gilmore wrote: On 2/25/2014 9:08 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: If the wood is relatively straight the axe is way faster. It depends on the wood. I like my engine-powered splitter. Especially as I take culls, windfalls, whatever weird free crap falls my way...

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

Well this was about the 4th episode or so, so maybe they just did a shot of an SL or SD something. In the first 2 shows a Columbian dope dealer had a nice new SEL, black. The dope dealer escaped, no word on who got the car. --R On 2/25/14 11:47 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: my understanding is

Re: [MBZ] if anyone needs a cheap automatic watch

Thanks Gary I ordered one. Randy On 26/02/2014 11:43 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: amazon is selling a bunch seiko 5s, US market full warranty, for 53.99 each, today only http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/ref=pe_383310_112962640_pe_rowb4_/?ASIN=B00EVPMBOI ___

Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuild

I don't care who you are, that right there was ironic. --R On 2/25/14 8:17 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: he's trying to be edgy. rich, that is. he finds himself funny even if no one else does On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 6:46 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:28:37 -0500

Re: [MBZ] if anyone needs a cheap automatic watch

they are ok. once of the most robust automatic watches ever made, even more so than the very expensive rolex movement. will stand up to both golf and shooting high powered guns. on the downside, loose tolerances, so not the bet timekeepers. can probably get within 10 seconds, maybe 5, per day

Re: [MBZ] XP Laptop Needed

I'm trying to score something locally off CL but I'm not having a lot of luck. I finally got a hit on one I'm going to try and see tonight. Dan Sent from my iPad On Feb 26, 2014, at 12:37 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I bought an old Compaq off ebay for $29

Re: [MBZ] OT Modern Cars

Nostalgia is a wonderful thing; you focus on the good and ignore the bad. My 83 SD is still a wonderful car (parts availability/cost excepted), even by today's standards. The 85 model (with ABS) was even better although unique in ways that limit parts availability. But most US cars from

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

Never could figure out how a cop could afford a car like that. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2014, at 11:52 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Well this was about the 4th episode or so, so maybe they just did a shot of an SL or SD something. In the first 2

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

it woudl be part of his cover, so it wouldn't be his personal car, but a government issued car On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 1:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Never could figure out how a cop could afford a car like that. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2014, at 11:52 AM, Rich

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

They must have seized it in a drug bust Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2014, at 12:50 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: it woudl be part of his cover, so it wouldn't be his personal car, but a government issued car On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 1:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

makes as much sense as anything else i was more interested in his guy. the bren ten, the gun of the future that never came to be http://www.bren-ten.com/ On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 1:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: They must have seized it in a drug bust Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

Yeah, haven't you seen the cops driving around in Kameros and such they get from dopers, or buy with the money they seize from dopers? I'll see if I can bring this up on Netflix on the computer and get a screen shot of it. Looked like a Becker cassette radio too, he was popping a cassette

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

I think I like my desert eagle .50ae more. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2014, at 12:57 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: makes as much sense as anything else i was more interested in his guy. the bren ten, the gun of the future that never came to be

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

They were probably just showing a mb by mistake or did not think people would Notice. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2014, at 12:59 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Yeah, haven't you seen the cops driving around in Kameros and such they get from dopers, or buy

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

i think anything more than a .357 magnum is overkill On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 2:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I think I like my desert eagle .50ae more. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2014, at 12:57 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: makes as much sense as

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

Yes, the .357 as a self defense round is pretty much optimal. However it is only optimal in a revolver. The Bureau had the 10mm as their standard carry round for a brief period after it had been discovered that the 9mm in standard loadings was marginal. But the 10 proved too stout for many

Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuild

Who are the guys in Normal OK? They provided me a good tranny for the SDL, and took the core that failed. clay On Feb 25, 2014, at 8:07 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: ron was insane. you weren't allowed to look at, let alone talk to, his employees. he closed down for confederate memorial day.

Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuild

normal? oklahoma? doesn't seem likely On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 3:30 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Who are the guys in Normal OK? They provided me a good tranny for the SDL, and took the core that failed. clay On Feb 25, 2014, at 8:07 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: ron was insane. you

Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuild

Gary beat me to it --R On 2/26/14 3:31 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: normal? oklahoma? doesn't seem likely On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 3:30 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Who are the guys in Normal OK? They provided me a good tranny for the SDL, and took the core that failed. clay On Feb

Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuild

Sorry, my brain farts. Edmund clay On Feb 26, 2014, at 12:31 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: normal? oklahoma? doesn't seem likely On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 3:30 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Who are the guys in Normal OK? They provided me a good tranny for the SDL, and took the core

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

So what you are saying is you can't handle anything bigger than a .357 magnum Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2014, at 1:20 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i think anything more than a .357 magnum is overkill On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 2:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

I carry a .38 spl revolver as my main concealed weapon. I got a small .45 taurus but need to get a holster for it. Will probably carry that and carry the .38 on the ankle as a backup. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2014, at 1:51 PM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote: Yes, the

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

i used to shoot a .454 quite frequently, so it's not about that On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 4:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: So what you are saying is you can't handle anything bigger than a .357 magnum Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2014, at 1:20 PM, Gary Hurst

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

Speaking cars on TV, my 79 300SD is going to be in the next season of the Americans. Jaime On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i used to shoot a .454 quite frequently, so it's not about that On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 4:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] if anyone needs a cheap automatic watch

I've had one for a few years now... its pretty good, but in recent weeks its been gaining about a minute a day, which is pretty annoying. But for $54, its a great deal. I might pick one up too. Jaime On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 1:01 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: they are ok.

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

did you know that bilstein is an original benz shock but KYB is not? On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 5:25 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking cars on TV, my 79 300SD is going to be in the next season of the Americans. Jaime On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Gary Hurst

Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuild

There was a Mercedes/BMW/Jag tranny shop in Norman, OK but I don't know if it's still there. I don't know of one in Edmond, but there are couple of indies that specialize in MB, BMW, etc. - Sliver Star Imports and German Car Specialist - in Edmond OK now. On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 3:17 PM, clay

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

Yes, how does that follow any of the above thread On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 4:40 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: did you know that bilstein is an original benz shock but KYB is not? On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 5:25 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking cars on

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

I was tempted to order a set of W108 shocks through work to see who really supplies them now, but it wasn't worth the extra money to just satisfy my curiosity. So I ordered Bilsteins from Gary (not KYBs) Jaime On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 5:40 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: did you

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

I like that show. I will keep an eye out for the SD clay On Feb 26, 2014, at 2:25 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Speaking cars on TV, my 79 300SD is going to be in the next season of the Americans. Jaime On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

it's an inside joke. i dare not explain it lest people get infuriated On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 5:50 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, how does that follow any of the above thread On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 4:40 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: did you know that bilstein

Re: [MBZ] Crockett, Tubbs, Daytona, and Benz ACC

my guess is that it will either be bilstein or sachs/boge and not gabriel On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 5:57 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: I was tempted to order a set of W108 shocks through work to see who really supplies them now, but it wasn't worth the extra money to just satisfy

Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuild

Anyone ever use this shop in Hackensack, NJ? http://www.europeanexchange.com/ I've been told they do good work (despite their unimpressive website) and they quoted me $1450 for a rebuilt trans for a '91 350SDL I was looking at a few months ago (and didn't buy). They specialize in Mercedes and

Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuild

FYI Sun Valley must be a volume operation.  the rebuilt transmission and torque converter are on their way back to my car.  I asked if it was the same transmission and torque converter and he said yes,  they open the torque converter,  check the bearing,  adjust tolerances and put (weld?) it

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Modern Technology!

On 2/23/2014 10:04 PM, gator1...@comcast.net wrote: A man received the following text from his neighbor: I am so sorry Bob. I've been riddled with guilt and I have to confess. I have been tapping your wife, day and night when you're not around. In fact, more than you. I don't get

[MBZ] New kind of Flying Car

Enterprising French chap cranks up €100k 'flying car' A French entrepreneur is hoping that by 2015, those with €100,000 in spare change will slip the surly bonds of earth aboard his Vaylon http://www.vaylon.fr/ /Pégase/ (/Pegasus/) flying car. Artists impression of Pegasus in flight. Pic:

Re: [MBZ] central locking system - '87 300SDL

Replace fuse, then lock and unlock the driver's door. Should reset the alarm, when the fuse blew it set the alarm to fire as soon as power was applied again. If that doesn't fix it, unplug the alarm. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] XP Laptop Needed

Dan wrote: I'm trying to score something locally off CL... Try Jaime's friend. Brian? @ Computer Trade Surplus They take in old manhattan equipment mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] if anyone needs a cheap thrill

I can't remember the last time I wore a wrist watch, as my pick up line is do you have the time to which the ladies usually reply sure, if you got the place OK enough of that, seriously though, pretty much since I have owned a mobile phone I haven't bothered with wrist watches. This is

Re: [MBZ] if anyone needs a cheap thrill

Since I retired, I find I need a watch that tells me thr day f the week. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Hendrik and Fay Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 7:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] if anyone needs

Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuilders

What's wrong with their website? Apart from having a black background and a few typos, such as saying the 300 series has the 722.4 transmission. http://www.europeanexchange.com/car-transmissions-model-years.asp?brand=Mercedes-benzttl=1981-94%20Mercedes-benz%20300%20Series/%20722.4 They do need

Re: [MBZ] if anyone needs a cheap thrill in retirement

I thought once you retire, every day is Sunday? Actually that gets me thinking, the English language is a strange beast, I would have thought that to retire would be putting new rubber on a vehicle and not permanently ceasing working. I retired the car the other day, sure feels nicer Hendrik

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

Bullet (the actual projectile) design is critical to penetration and stopping power of ammo. A bigger, faster bullet will always have a potential advantage but modern 9 mm JHP is pretty effective. Having said that, about two years ago a neighbor shot (and killed) an armed intruder using two

Re: [MBZ] New kind of Flying Car

And don't forget the old kind of flying car: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerocar ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] XP Laptop Needed

Jaime? Can you elaborate? Thanks, Dan On Feb 26, 2014, at 7:23 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Dan wrote: I'm trying to score something locally off CL... Try Jaime's friend. Brian? @ Computer Trade Surplus They take in old manhattan equipment mao ___

Re: [MBZ] if anyone needs a cheap thrill in retirement

Almost: Each week has six Saturdays and one Sunday. -Original Message- From: Hendrik and Fay Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 7:55 PM I thought once you retire, every day is Sunday? ... On 27/02/14 11:13, Scott Ritchey wrote: Since I retired, I find I need a watch that

Re: [MBZ] New kind of French Flying Car

Ahh the French, you gotta love em, this is the sort of thing I might expect to see in a Bond film but the question of the rules for aviation remain. Anyway I was looking at that and wondering, that looks familiar and sure enough http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_2CV Hendrik who has

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

My nightstand gun is a .357 snubbie revolver. I went with the simplicity of a revolver for middle-of-the-night situations. The trick is to remember to close your eyes when you pull the trigger or the muzzle flash will wipe out your night vision. -Original Message- From: Greg

Re: [MBZ] if anyone needs a cheap thrill

I threatened to get a wall clock that tells the day of the week, SWMBO was not amused . . . http://www.amazon.com/DayClocks-Classic-Oak-Day-Clock/dp/B0019F9ITE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1393465083sr=8-1keywords=day+clock On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 6:43 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Firewood

Randy Bennell wrote: Have you seen the old home made ones that were essentially an axe head mounted on a heavy flywheel and run by some sort of engine via a flat belt setup? Lots of log splitter of death inventions on youtube. Most of them are as fast as they are unsafe. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuilders

Cool website - it's a good start anyway. You do need a live dingo sitting in the seat of the mechanical dingo though . . . I do need a foundation dug for a wood fired oven in the back yard (garden?) - how much? On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 6:48 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: Hendrik

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

my carry gun is .38 airweight On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 8:35 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: My nightstand gun is a .357 snubbie revolver. I went with the simplicity of a revolver for middle-of-the-night situations. The trick is to remember to close your eyes when you pull the

Re: [MBZ] New kind of Flying Car

The Frenchman is a bit behind the times - it's already been done and is in production: http://mavericklsa.com/index.html http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/gonzo/4332920 On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 10:01 PM, arche...@embarqmail.com arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: A French

Re: [MBZ] I FINALLY figured it out!

Channeling Wilton, ATTABOY!!! On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 7:22 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 18:13:29 -0700 Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: The video Tim linked, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IjoKjwQEDI , wasn't at all helpful in getting the old blade off.

Re: [MBZ] central locking system - '87 300SDL

My central locking system blew a fuse and I have to manually open a door, with the key, and pull up the lock buttons to open them, and reverse, to lock the car. When I try to replace the fuse, the alarm sounds until I remove the fuse again. How can I replace the fuse without driving everybody

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Modern Technology!

A man received the following text from his neighbor: I am so sorry Bob. I've been riddled with guilt and I have to confess. I have been tapping your wife, day and night when you're not around. In fact, more than you. I don't get any at home, but that's no excuse. I can no longer live with

Re: [MBZ] if anyone needs a cheap thrill

I threatened to get a wall clock that tells the day of the week, SWMBO was not amused . . . http://www.amazon.com/DayClocks-Classic-Oak-Day-Clock/dp/B0019F9ITE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1393465083sr=8-1keywords=day+clock http://www.vanharden.com/#dayteller-clock

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

When you consider the minimum necessary size and weight, the type of gun, and the type of bullet; what is the ideal gun to carry? Gerry On 2/26/2014 8:35 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: My nightstand gun is a .357 snubbie revolver. I went with the simplicity of a revolver for middle-of-the-night

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

what kind of fight you planning to get into, gerry? i like m1 carbines and 20 gauge shotguns but they tend to attract too much attention when you walk around with one in hand when i carry, it's most a little chief's special in pocket. wouldn't be much use at all in a serious high powered

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

When you consider the minimum necessary size and weight, the type of gun, and the type of bullet; what is the ideal gun to carry? Barrett .50? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

i remember when the nice pakistani family at the nearby gas station installed their super bullet proof glass cage. i really wanted to see how it would stand up to the browning 50 calibre On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 10:01 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: When you consider the minimum

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

The ideal carry gun is one that you will actually carry and can shoot well. By that, I mean it's better to sacrifice stopping power than have a gun that's too big or heavy to carry or too hard to shoot well. In other words, it depends mostly on you. Most folks choose a .380 semi auto for

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

The Walther PPK works for James Bond (32 auto) . . . Which is the right size MB to drive to town, or to Grandma's house? On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 9:12 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: But real-world data shows that all hand guns, regardless of caliper, are pretty equal when it

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

Whichever one starts. Rick Sent

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

i knew a russian guy who carried one, always announcing hey, if it's good enough for hitler, it's good enough for me On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 10:31 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: The Walther PPK works for James Bond (32 auto) . . . Which is the right size MB to drive to town, or to Grandma's

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

The Walther PPK works for James Bond (32 auto) . . . Which is the right size MB to drive to town, or to Grandma's house? Easy! 300SDL!(goes well with the PPK also) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

i knew a russian guy who carried one, always announcing hey, if it's good enough for hitler, it's good enough for me On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 10:31 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Which is the right size MB to drive to town, or to Grandma's house? Kinda like the polish chainsaw. Why

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

Ok wanting a ppk to carry. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2014, at 9:39 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i knew a russian guy who carried one, always announcing hey, if it's good enough for hitler, it's good enough for me On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 10:31 PM, OK Don

[MBZ] transmissions by ron

Folks, i think that we did some business with Ron back in the lat 80's. I think we took him some transmission which he rebuilt and we picked it up. I don't think that i ever went over there, but i think the guy who worked with me and did it said that it was a real freak show i think

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

MN Fats wrote: when i carry, it's most a little chief's special in pocket. wouldn't be much use at all in a serious high powered firefight but just might dissuade someone in a tight spot I can't imagine Fats would fare well in a fight. the other guy could hardly miss. Its like hitting the

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

Why shoot when you can just sit? On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 9:47 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I don't imagine Fats having a concealed hangumn would help much. -- OK Don They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

I often eat at all night restaurants late at night. Sometimes I'll run into unsociable looking people in restrooms, parking lots, etc; some are drunk, some not. I usually carry a very small Bauer (formerly Remington) .25 cal pistol with soft nose rounds that I've had for years. However,

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

i had a super cheap korean PPK for a few hours. shot nice but the shell kept nicking my hand when being ejected On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 10:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Ok wanting a ppk to carry. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2014, at 9:39 PM, Gary Hurst

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

.25 is the crappiest thing there is to me the question is how big a gun are you willing to go size wise htat would work for you and how powerful a round can you handle out of it my answer is a sw aluminum airweight with under 2 inch barrel shooting .38 or maybe .38 +p. but a .25 is noone's

Re: [MBZ] transmission hole out the back rebuilders

Lets see, we need to get planning approval from at least three agencies (as you are in hurricane country?), all the neighbours will need to be informed of the construction and have the right to object. So you'll need to get an architect to design it and a an engineer to calculate the stress

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

Thanks, Scott. Next time I'm near the gun shop I'll check them out. On 2/26/2014 10:12 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: The ideal carry gun is one that you will actually carry and can shoot well. By that, I mean it's better to sacrifice stopping power than have a gun that's too big or heavy to carry

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+1 on Scott's recommendations. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Scott Ritchey Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 7:12 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs The ideal carry gun

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

Good to have a confirmation. Think I'll look at the Kahr subcompact 50 cal, or equivalent, first. Six rounds and about a pound in weight. http://www.gunblast.com/Kahr-CM40.htm Thanks, Gerry On 2/27/2014 1:32 AM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: +1 on Scott's recommendations. Greg -Original

Re: [MBZ] Pistol Caliber, was Crockett, Tubbs

I'll look at that one too. Thanks, Gerry On 2/26/2014 11:21 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: .25 is the crappiest thing there is to me the question is how big a gun are you willing to go size wise htat would work for you and how powerful a round can you handle out of it my answer is a sw aluminum