Re: [MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

2016-04-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Here is another alternative for an MB cupholder: (see attachment) It's the one that is sitting on the table at home, where you left the cup when you went out to drive ;-) On Fri, Apr 15, 2016 at 11:05 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: What cup holder is that? I

Re: [MBZ] Front calipers

2016-04-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
None of the 140 calipers interchange. There is a late model 124 E300 NA at the knackers. If those calipers are there and in good condition, I may snag em. Karl sez: You can go with 4 pot sl brakes and rotors. Might have to grab the backing plates or whatever. Google it and some peachparts.

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

2016-04-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Since the car was repainted, has no rust, and a good interior, I was hoping for ten Grand. Literally everything works. On Apr 16, 2016 12:01 AM, "Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Send me some photos and tell me what it needs. My neighbor has been trying > to buy mine

Re: [MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

2016-04-15 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
It's the one that is sitting on the table at home, where you left the cup when you went out to drive ;-) On Fri, Apr 15, 2016 at 11:05 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What cup holder is that? I need something for the 123. > On Apr 15, 2016 1:23 PM, "Curly McLain

Re: [MBZ] Front calipers

2016-04-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
You can go with 4 pot sl brakes and rotors. Might have to grab the backing plates or whatever. Google it and some peachparts.com stuff will come up, or std. They say you should swap the booster for the 4 pot version also, but mine has the big calipers with the original booster and the pedal feel i

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

2016-04-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
Somebody has to get his self a 3D scanner and go to town on all the parts we need. I would donate parts, but the stuff I find is mostly old and dilapidated, so would end up as URO quality once printed. I do question the quality of the feedstock and how it compares to original formulation for

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

2016-04-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Scanning is still a challenge, a good 3d modeler can do better. Then you end up with a lumpy part because of the way the plastic is extruded. Good for prototypes, for production you'd make a mold of that part after smoothing and use the cast parts. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:

Re: [MBZ] Relocation talk again

2016-04-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
How To Fly© by Douglas Adams There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. Pick a nice day, [The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy] suggests, and try it. The first part is easy. All it requires is simply the ability

Re: [MBZ] 124 Alternator options

2016-04-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
If the aux fan is hardwired to run all the time, the stock alternator has trouble keeping up if lights etc are on. The clutched pulleys seem to lock up at some point anyway, so I would consider a high amp alternator if I knew what part number to buy. On Apr 15, 2016 8:07 AM, "Randy Bennell via Merc

Re: [MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

2016-04-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
What cup holder is that? I need something for the 123. On Apr 15, 2016 1:23 PM, "Curly McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > The Mercedes Benz "Official Cupholder" works like a dream. Never a > spill. Y'all need to send me $70 each for one a them. > > > The guy that makes these has been selling them o

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

2016-04-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Send me some photos and tell me what it needs. My neighbor has been trying to buy mine for awhile, but I am keeping it. If yours is a real, drivable car you wouldnt mind taking your family to church in, then it would probably work. Otherwise not so much. I sold a pretty rusty but very mechanically

[MBZ] One for Roger ...

2016-04-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/hvo/5541097766.html Old printing press by The Chandler & Price Co Cleveland, Ohio, USA $3000 Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe o

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

2016-04-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Has anyone done this? i.e. something to 3D printer, scan, print, and get decent plastic part replacement? ...or has anyone read review of printed parts? I should think that if GE can print a jet engine, plastic parts might be decent, if affordable. Thanks. mao I've seen it at E week at the U.

[MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

2016-04-15 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Has anyone done this? i.e. something to 3D printer, scan, print, and get decent plastic part replacement? ...or has anyone read review of printed parts? I should think that if GE can print a jet engine, plastic parts might be decent, if affordable. Thanks. mao _

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

2016-04-15 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
You should have kept the 3.5 coupe. Those go for mega bucks today! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2016, at 12:53 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Fellow enthusiasts. > > I've decide to try and sell my garage queen 1985 300TD (diamond blue/blue > tex) on ebay. I'd like to inc

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

2016-04-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
IMHO Hemmings is,a,classier more targeted audienc. But I have never sold on flea Bay Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Apr 15, 2016 12:53 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Fellow enthusiasts. I've decide to try and sell my garage queen 1985

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well just from what I see the Bosch is just way better built. Time will tell how it does though. The maytag will go to the garage ready to replace the kitchen aid in the other house when it goes out. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2016, at 6:54 PM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kal

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes
Kaleb, Now you've ruined the whole defect analysis and isolation. By replacing the DW AND redoing your plumbing at the same time, we'll never really know for sure which was the root cause. And I knew that new DW was burning a hole in your pocket :-))) I'm just glad you're back to clean dishes a

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
yeah you're supposed to leave it sit and not open the door for some period. Mine dry, I usually run it overnight so no waiting period. --R On 4/15/16 4:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: It has a dry cycle I guess but it's not heated. The sides supposedly cool faster than the dishe

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

2016-04-15 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: > I've decide to try and sell my garage queen 1985 300TD... Tell us price? I know someone in Nashville that likes TD. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opti

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

2016-04-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
There is a huge gap in customer demographic between a 280SE coupe and an 85 300TD. You’re not going to get some cash-rich retiree to buy a 300TD. Hemmings is a wasteland, one in which your car will be lost. You’ll get coverage as effective as the Auto Trader (shameless plug for Kaleb.) I’m no

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It has a dry cycle I guess but it's not heated. The sides supposedly cool faster than the dishes so it pulls the water off the dishes via condensation. That's the way I understand it anyway. Btw the first load just got done and it came out great. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2016, at 3:03

Re: [MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

2016-04-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
The Mercedes Benz "Official Cupholder" works like a dream. Never a spill. Y'all need to send me $70 each for one a them. The guy that makes these has been selling them on Benzworld for a while. I don't see the value, as they're too low to prevent tipping. Sure, you can get your Big Gulp i

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: OT kitchen plumbing/dishwashers CBuQqYNI7A

2016-04-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I got the pic, replied to Craig (I got 2 of the same mail) and got bounced, resent with the bounce code. --R That's 'cus the list banned all y'all sandlappers! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 15/04/2016 2:53 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: I don't think mine has a heated dry, or maybe it does, there is no setting for it. You just leave it sit for a coupla hours after it is done and the dishes get dry. I always use the auto setting so maybe it does get hot after, it gets qui

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I don't think mine has a heated dry, or maybe it does, there is no setting for it. You just leave it sit for a coupla hours after it is done and the dishes get dry. I always use the auto setting so maybe it does get hot after, it gets quite hot when washing. --R On 4/15/16 1:30 PM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

2016-04-15 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I'd see if Chip will sell it on consignment. Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10‎ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/merc

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
One gets used to it after a bit. Not a big issue - just one thing that is different than I was used to. RB On 15/04/2016 12:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: That's what we/I used to do also, then started using the heated dry but when it's done I still open the door and let them a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: OT kitchen plumbing/dishwashers CBuQqYNI7A

2016-04-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I got the pic, replied to Craig (I got 2 of the same mail) and got bounced, resent with the bounce code. --R On 4/15/16 12:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Huh? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 15, 2016, at 11:11 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: And then mine got bounced --R

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

2016-04-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Selling on eBay sucks, no protection for the seller at all. You'll pay a premium for it too. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 12:53 PM Subject: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay Fellow enthusiasts

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
With our old school DW I open the door as soon as the wash is done and prop it open with a clothes pin. Everything is real hot from the wash so they dry rapidly when the moisture is allowed to escape the box. In the winter time the extra moisture is welcome in the house too. -Curt From: R

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I just put a dish towel out on the counter and put each glass on it before I put the glass on the shelf. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Apr 15, 2016, at 1:16 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On April 15, 2016 at 12:53 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> wrote: >> One thing we found w

[MBZ] Decent 300E

2016-04-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5540258691.html Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

2016-04-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The guy that makes these has been selling them on Benzworld for a while. I don't see the value, as they're too low to prevent tipping. Sure, you can get your Big Gulp in the hole, but go around a corner too fast or hit your brakes to avoid cell phone talking Soccer Mom and the whole thing goes f

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

2016-04-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
eBay charges a flat fee for individual sales, something like $125 at the close of the auction. That's if the reserve (if used) is exceeded. I was just reading something the other day that may have been anecdotal, but I believe there is some truth to it - less than 30% of eBay auto auctions actu

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That's what we/I used to do also, then started using the heated dry but when it's done I still open the door and let them air out. Even with the heated dry stuff does not get completely dry all the time. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2016, at 12:16 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yea that's the only thing I probably won't like. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2016, at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On 15/04/2016 11:42 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> So here is my opinion so far. Just the packing the dishwasher came in is >> German he

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
These do not have a heating element Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2016, at 11:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Even if you use the heated element? > > On Fri, Apr 15, 2016 at 12:53 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> On 15/04/2016 11:42

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

2016-04-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Hoe much do you want for it? I would do Craigslist before eBay. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2016, at 11:53 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Fellow enthusiasts. > > I've decide to try and sell my garage queen 1985 300TD (diamond blue/blue > tex) on ebay. I'd like to includ

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Btw this one has a couple of features you can turn on. One is intensive dry and the other is extra shine or something like that. They raise the final rinse temp so supposedly the condensation drying or whatever you call it works better. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2016, at 11:53 AM, Randy

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On April 15, 2016 at 12:53 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:One thing we found with the Bosch is that it does not dry the dishes quite as well.There are often puddles of water on the top of cups etc.I think it is more energy efficient but has no dryer element as part of that efficiency.My mom

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

2016-04-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I would try Craigslist first, no fees. Just create a new throw-away email address (like buy.andrews.st...@gmail.com). Plenty of pictures. Answer your very own question "What would it take to make this car perfect?". - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 15, 2016 at 12:53 PM, Andrew Stras

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Even if you use the heated element? On Fri, Apr 15, 2016 at 12:53 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 15/04/2016 11:42 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > >> So here is my opinion so far. Just the packing the dishwasher came in is >> German heavy duty. It u

[MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

2016-04-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Fellow enthusiasts. I've decide to try and sell my garage queen 1985 300TD (diamond blue/blue tex) on ebay. I'd like to include lots of photos. What is this going to cost me? Is there a standard selling template I could fit into to save $$? Do they charge a commission as a % of the selling pri

Re: [MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 15/04/2016 11:42 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So here is my opinion so far. Just the packing the dishwasher came in is German heavy duty. It uses actual wood in the packing to protect it. Maytag would use cardboard stuff. Installing the thing the pumping and overall design is wa

[MBZ] OT Bosch dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So here is my opinion so far. Just the packing the dishwasher came in is German heavy duty. It uses actual wood in the packing to protect it. Maytag would use cardboard stuff. Installing the thing the pumping and overall design is way way way better and more heavy duty than maytag. It is install

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: OT kitchen plumbing/dishwashers CBuQqYNI7A

2016-04-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Huh? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2016, at 11:11 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > And then mine got bounced > > --R > > > Forwarded Message > Subject:Re: [MBZ] OT kitchen plumbing/dishwashers > Date:Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:27:32 -0400 > From:Rich Thoma

Re: [MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

2016-04-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I do so want that - I need a bib. On Fri, Apr 15, 2016 at 12:00 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/pts/5462175027.html >> >> - >> Max >> Charleston SC >> >> > > Ven you Drife, you Drife! > > Ven you Trink, yo

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: OT kitchen plumbing/dishwashers CBuQqYNI7A

2016-04-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
And then mine got bounced --R Forwarded Message Subject:Re: [MBZ] OT kitchen plumbing/dishwashers Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:27:32 -0400 From: Rich Thomas To: mercedes@okiebenz.com I got the pic, and a duplicate of your mail --R On 4/15/16 10:52 AM, Craig

Re: [MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

2016-04-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/pts/5462175027.html - Max Charleston SC Ven you Drife, you Drife! Ven you Trink, you Trink! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT kitchen plumbing/dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Craig, I'm getting them just fine, something on your side is filtering them out. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 15, 2016 at 10:52 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 15 Apr 2016 10:10:42 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > > That looks pretty good, clean work, should

[MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

2016-04-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 124 Alternator options

2016-04-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 15/04/2016 7:27 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: What is the point of installing larger amp alternator anyway? To power the double amplifiers needed to make all those big sub woofers in the trunk go boom, boom. Or, you can use it for an onboard welder to patch the old Benz along

Re: [MBZ] OT kitchen plumbing/dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 15 Apr 2016 10:10:42 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > That looks pretty good, clean work, should work much better. The original email with the picture didn't make it here. It seems all of Kaleb's thread-starting emails with pictures don't make it here. Craig > --R > > On 4/14

Re: [MBZ] OT kitchen plumbing/dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Not bad for my first time plumbing work Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2016, at 9:10 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > That looks pretty good, clean work, should work much better. > > --R > >> On 4/14/16 10:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Got the electrical done, go

Re: [MBZ] OT kitchen plumbing/dishwashers

2016-04-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
That looks pretty good, clean work, should work much better. --R On 4/14/16 10:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Got the electrical done, got the disposal installed today and new plumbing in under that sunk. The dishwasher will drain into the new disposal. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Who is in the DFW Area?

2016-04-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well there is the chance I might be there. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2016, at 7:41 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have to attend some training in Dallas, specifically Richardson, in late > July. Are there any listers that live in the area who want to get together > for din

[MBZ] Who is in the DFW Area?

2016-04-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have to attend some training in Dallas, specifically Richardson, in late July. Are there any listers that live in the area who want to get together for dinner or something? Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://w

Re: [MBZ] 124 Alternator options

2016-04-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Depends. If you're running 80/100W lamps in the headlights, you might need to upgrade or your battery won't charge when they're on, for example. Or, longevity, as in a larger alternator would have less load on it, so the duty cycle would be lower. Or, just for bragging rights, as in "Mine's bi

Re: [MBZ] 124 Alternator options

2016-04-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
What is the point of installing larger amp alternator anyway? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2016, at 10:58 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bought a AL65x Bosch reman on the bay of fleas. It is 70 amp OE size. So, > no bigger amps, the the OE alt always worked well and last