Re: [MBZ] W123 front door grommet r/r

2016-06-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Dish soap in a spray bottle... very handy way to get good coverage and lubricate all the parts so they slip together.. Doesn't take much when it's applied with a spray bottle.. Once assembled.. I like to wash the area down with plain water from another spray bottle to remove excess soap residue,

Re: [MBZ] 1929 motor home

2016-06-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
No worries Andrew.. I see them once a month when they change out the batteries in the ankle bracelet anyway... On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 11:47 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Change a few words and you could get a visit from the Secret Service! > > > On Wed, Jun

Re: [MBZ] Parts/hoarding/picking through the floor sweepings

2016-06-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 30 May 2016 13:43:43 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I plowed half an acre of garden the other day with the Rube Goldberg > two way plow on Saturday. Curt That's a lot of garden! Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Parts/hoarding/picking through the floor sweepings

2016-06-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I have a bunch of nice Sony and dell trinitron monitors. Since they are CRT, nobody wants em, but they are very easy on the eyes. I gave my last 2 19" trinitrons to mao a few years ago. They were horribly expensive when I bought em. I have boxes full of low hour drives but they are 10, 20

Re: [MBZ] Parts/hoarding/picking through the floor sweepings

2016-06-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Yes, or other functions that require a serial cable. Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes June 1, 2016 at 4:19 PMvia Postbox They make good cnc machine controllers. Try the mach 3 forum. On Jun

Re: [MBZ] Parts/hoarding/picking through the floor sweepings

2016-06-01 Thread Joel Cairo via Mercedes
I bought a whole stack of Compaqs and keyboards from a guy for $60, those are the ones I was begging HDDs for. I still need to get a couple running. They actually are pretty nice machines, don't know their speed but they would do fine for CNC controllers, which is what I had in mind. I need

Re: [MBZ] Scrap prices

2016-06-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Scrap price went up to $100 a ton recently. It was down even further. Now is not the time to crush anything. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 1, 2016, at 1:02 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is $200 still a sorta correct price for a scrap vehicle? Some local

Re: [MBZ] Saab Story

2016-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I did. Buddy of mine was offered the car from his cousin, who lives on Hilton Head. He goes around the island picking up cars from estates and through word of mouth. It’s from the original owner on Hilton Head, 90k on the clock, full service records, two issues: Odometer has started acting

Re: [MBZ] This one has Andy written all over it

2016-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Nothing, except I'd have to move to Canada because they aren't US legal. On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 5:17 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > what is wrong with diesel? > > RB > > On 01/06/2016 1:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Wrong color and wrong fuel

Re: [MBZ] Parts/hoarding/picking through the floor sweepings

2016-06-01 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
They make good cnc machine controllers. Try the mach 3 forum. On Jun 1, 2016 12:35 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > Yep! > > I have to get rid of a bunch of stuff. I need to throw out old > computers. I have probably a dozen at the speedy speed ot 1Ghz or less.

Re: [MBZ] This one has Andy written all over it

2016-06-01 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
what is wrong with diesel? RB On 01/06/2016 1:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Wrong color and wrong fuel source. I want an electric/blue. On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 2:24 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Saab Story

2016-06-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Karen likes her convertible. She recently had a 2000 also. Tops can be spendy but prolly less than R129. Electrics typical Saab Electrics. Parts fairly abailable. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Jun 1, 2016 2:45 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote:

Re: [MBZ] W123 front door grommet r/r

2016-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Dish soap. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jun 1, 2016, at 4:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > The driver's door rubber grommet (aka boot or bellows) on my W123 300TD is > cracked, probably allowing water to enter the footwell. Replacing it > involves

[MBZ] W123 front door grommet r/r

2016-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The driver's door rubber grommet (aka boot or bellows) on my W123 300TD is cracked, probably allowing water to enter the footwell. Replacing it involves threading the vacuum lines and PW wires through the replacement boot. I've done this before and the tricky part is inserting the ends of the

Re: [MBZ] Parts/hoarding/picking through the floor sweepings

2016-06-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
+1,+1 and +1 Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of jerryh--- via Mercedes Sent: 01 June 2016 17:45 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: jer...@san.rr.com Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Parts/hoarding/picking through the floor sweepings

2016-06-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Yep! I have to get rid of a bunch of stuff. I need to throw out old computers. I have probably a dozen at the speedy speed ot 1Ghz or less. all 10-13 yrs old. Rather than pitching them I am contemplating having a yard sale with all the old computer stuff and see if anyone will buy the

Re: [MBZ] Saab Story

2016-06-01 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I would ask Chip anyway. Try Banned, we could use some entertainment there anyway. 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:

Re: [MBZ] Parts/hoarding/picking through the floor sweepings

2016-06-01 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 01/06/2016 12:45 PM, jerryh--- via Mercedes wrote: Curley, I enjoyed reading your presentation on salvaging/ collecting/ hoarding/ re-using. A related issue is storage space and reaching the point of saturation. I've reached that point. Were I young, I could justify keeping all manner

Re: [MBZ] 7,314 mile '09 C63 crack price

2016-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Seems like a lot of car for the money, and possibly an appreciating asset. On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 2:46 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's 1000mi/yr, means it has sat around, stuff probably not in good shape > > > --JC > On 6/1/16 2:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] 1929 motor home

2016-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Change a few words and you could get a visit from the Secret Service! On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 2:40 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That''s a good'un! > > G Mann via Mercedes >> June 1, 2016 at 11:05 AMvia Postbox < >>

[MBZ] Saab Story

2016-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Neighbor has asked my opinion on a 2003 Saab 9-3. Anyone here know anything about them? I'm pretty much out of the loop when it comes to Saabs. I thought about dropping the ChoirBoy (Chip) a note, but he just did older ones so I don't think he'll ha e much to add Dan very west of Sweden

Re: [MBZ] 7,314 mile '09 C63 crack price

2016-06-01 Thread Joel Cairo via Mercedes
That's 1000mi/yr, means it has sat around, stuff probably not in good shape --JC On 6/1/16 2:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Doesn't seem unreasonable to me. What was the MSRP? On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 2:28 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] This one has Andy written all over it

2016-06-01 Thread Joel Cairo via Mercedes
But it has a titanium frame! --JC On 6/1/16 2:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Wrong color and wrong fuel source. I want an electric/blue. On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 2:24 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 1929 motor home

2016-06-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
That''s a good'un! G Mann via Mercedes June 1, 2016 at 11:05 AMvia Postbox Dateline: 20 Jan 2017 Trump takes oath of office, sworn in as POTUS. 10:00 Trump lines up the entire Obama

Re: [MBZ] 7,314 mile '09 C63 crack price

2016-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Doesn't seem unreasonable to me. What was the MSRP? On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 2:28 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/5605839976.html > > --JC > > > -- > --BB > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] This one has Andy written all over it

2016-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wrong color and wrong fuel source. I want an electric/blue. On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 2:24 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5608319420.html > > --JC > > -- > --BB > > ___ >

[MBZ] 7,314 mile '09 C63 crack price

2016-06-01 Thread Joel Cairo via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/5605839976.html --JC -- --BB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] This one has Andy written all over it

2016-06-01 Thread Joel Cairo via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5608319420.html --JC -- --BB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Today's CL Crackhead

2016-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Clearly, you need sensitivity training. On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 1:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes, that was insensitive of me, wasn't it? > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Jun 1, 2016, at 1:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Scrap prices

2016-06-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Scrap metal of all kinds is currently at a historic low. So low, in fact that 3 large scrap yards here went bankrupt and their assets were sold at auction. Sound advise would be for her to call the knackers for a quote on whole car price and value.. before going further..

Re: [MBZ] Scrap prices

2016-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
In these parts it is. And that's if it's mostly intact. You have to shop around if it's something older, as in my area the scrapers seem to be rather discerning. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jun 1, 2016, at 2:02 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is $200 still a

[MBZ] Scrap prices

2016-06-01 Thread Joel Cairo via Mercedes
Is $200 still a sorta correct price for a scrap vehicle? Some local woman has a a 97 ford explorer, and a 2000something dodge ram 1500 she wants to scrap, I told her it might be better to put them on CL for $500 as parts vehicles then settle on $350 or so, not have to fool with getting them

Re: [MBZ] Today's CL Crackhead

2016-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yes, that was insensitive of me, wasn't it? Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jun 1, 2016, at 1:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan, don't insult the crackhead community. > > On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 10:55 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Today's CL Crackhead

2016-06-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Dan, don't insult the crackhead community. On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 10:55 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Only driven to church on Sundays. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD > 1990 300D > Wickford RI > On Jun 1, 2016 10:46 AM, "Joel Cairo via Mercedes"

[MBZ] Parts/hoarding/picking through the floor sweepings

2016-06-01 Thread jerryh--- via Mercedes
Curley, I enjoyed reading your presentation on salvaging/ collecting/ hoarding/ re-using. A related issue is storage space and reaching the point of saturation. I've reached that point. Were I young, I could justify keeping all manner of potentially useful items. However, when I was young,

Re: [MBZ] OT - trolling for Wilton's response

2016-06-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: "OK Don via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "OK Don" Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 8:43 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT - trolling for Wilton's response On the

Re: [MBZ] 1929 motor home

2016-06-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT - trolling for Wilton's response

2016-06-01 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I also think that they are concerned over the life span of the sensor - other manufacturers want the detectors sent in for re-calibration at frequent intervals. This one it throw-away. I'll keep it until this battery dies, then buy a new one. On Tue, May 31, 2016 at 9:04 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Poosmobile

2016-06-01 Thread Joel Cairo via Mercedes
It is painted Stealth Black and has the bulletproof windows so it is very hard to detect --JC On 6/1/16 10:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Nice pictures. Sent from my iPad On Jun 1, 2016, at 10:50 AM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes wrote: Poos needs this

Re: [MBZ] Poosmobile

2016-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nice pictures. Sent from my iPad > On Jun 1, 2016, at 10:50 AM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes > wrote: > > Poos needs this https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5609488213.html > > > --JC > > > -- > --BB > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Today's CL Crackhead

2016-06-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Only driven to church on Sundays. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Jun 1, 2016 10:46 AM, "Joel Cairo via Mercedes" wrote: > "Runs god." > > > Jesus's own ride! > > > --JC > > > On 6/1/16 10:37 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > >>

[MBZ] Poosmobile

2016-06-01 Thread Joel Cairo via Mercedes
Poos needs this https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5609488213.html --JC -- --BB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Today's CL Crackhead

2016-06-01 Thread Joel Cairo via Mercedes
"Runs god." Jesus's own ride! --JC On 6/1/16 10:37 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5614044513.html Yikes. Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Today's CL Crackhead

2016-06-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5614044513.html Yikes. 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:

Re: [MBZ] 1929 motor home

2016-06-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Nice to know the WOTUS is already going full force! Protecting us all from goobermnt overreach.OOPS, I mean protecting the water covering your part of the desert! Must be goobermnt goobers. APERS! Sheeesh. Sorry to hear about your pain. Pillary: give me your money, I know how to