Re: [MBZ] The SDL

Yes. Hammie was the model for beaters- esp with round 2. The hood roller paint was a signature. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Sep 5, 2016 3:50 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > Hammie the 240D was also an exceptional beater. I bought it in

Re: [MBZ] OT Curt's next car: 1998 VW Jetta TDI

There was a '97 Passat near here for $2200 recently. I probably should have gone and checked it out. Same green as that Jetta but looked good. If Kevin's car was nearby and solid I'd throw $1000 at it but not a penny more. The engine cover being missing indicates poor servicing to me... Curt

Re: [MBZ] OT Curt's next car: 1998 VW Jetta TDI

Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: It doesn't look quite as good as it did 2 years ago but I've got most of the oil leaks fixed so the engine is probably better... But the green one does look like it has solid rockers, so that might be a plus. It is in serious need of a repaint, even a couple

Re: [MBZ] OT Curt's next car: 1998 VW Jetta TDI

It doesn't look quite as good as it did 2 years ago but I've got most of the oil leaks fixed so the engine is probably better... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 8:21 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Looks

Re: [MBZ] CJqFEqkiJe OT Curt's next car: 1998 VW Jetta TDI

Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Looks worse than what I've got now but costs more! I can vouch for Curt's Crappy Charity Jetta, it does look better than that green one. Too bad, I like that shade of green. Mitch. PS: Hey Kleb, hurry up and whitelist me already.

Re: [MBZ] a4qfez6s74 Re: OT: Who lives in Maryland (or Oregon)?

G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Every state that I know of has a provision for "Out of state sale"... you buy the car in one state, take it to YOUR state and register it.. license it.. etc.. you pay sales tax in YOUR state.. not the state of the seller.. Some differences exist between various states

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: OT: Who lives in Maryland? ciYFdMNhVq

Sorry, I was not aware of any error, I was only trying to clarify how Harry worked his deal. Harry's deal was that you took delivery and registered in OR for no sales tax charged. Then later, you "move" to another state, and register the car there. After some period of ownership in OR,

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: OT: Who lives in Maryland? ciYFdMNhVq

My error.. I should have stated the sale provision laws pertain to Dealer sales to out of state owners, delivery happens "out of state"... Some states provide that the same rules apply to private sale vehicles also.. "Always know the law before you break it" On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 4:32 PM,

Re: [MBZ] OT Curt's next car: 1998 VW Jetta TDI

Looks worse than what I've got now but costs more! Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 6:54 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: Too bad it's in the wrong Portland... http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/5765955438.html Kevin in

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: OT: Who lives in Maryland? ciYFdMNhVq

The way Harry's deal worked was that you bought and licensed the car in OR, with an OR address. Then after some number of months, you "move" to MI and register the car there 20 to 30 days later. Most states give you 30 days, but I knew of one woman who drove for years with an expired GA

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: OT: Who lives in Maryland? ciYFdMNhVq

Every state that I know of has a provision for "Out of state sale"... you buy the car in one state, take it to YOUR state and register it.. license it.. etc.. you pay sales tax in YOUR state.. not the state of the seller.. Some differences exist between various states laws.. but in principle..

[MBZ] OT Curt's next car: 1998 VW Jetta TDI

Too bad it's in the wrong Portland... http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/5765955438.html Kevin in Hillsboro, OR Sent from my cell ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] I suppose this is a good deal?

MB Classic magazine just had a 113 price guide. the lowest grade lowest price was 12,000 yuros. Whazzat? $13,380.91 I'd not pay that much for one, but they are probably second only to the 300SL gullwing and roadster in collectibility and appearance. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT little trailer tar

Yup, after 600# the garden trailer starts to lift the rear of the Cub Cadet off the ground on bumps. BTDT, its kind of scary. -Curt From: Craig via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Sent: Monday,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? CJAFd2kCnq

Herr Clarke, formerly owner of a good MB dealership, sold lots of MB in Oregon. (back when there were a few good dealerships left) He loved to do it. Since there was (Still is?) no sales tax in OR, he'd tell any potential customer if they had any connections to Oregon to buy the car in OR.

Re: [MBZ] OT little trailer tar

On Mon, 5 Sep 2016 22:32:18 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Looks like I might have just found what I > need:https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Wheelbarrow-Spacer-Bushing-Included/dp/B000S6LFMI/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8=1473114465=8-10=4.80%2F4.00-8 > > In a

Re: [MBZ] OT little trailer tar

Looks like I might have just found what I need:https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Wheelbarrow-Spacer-Bushing-Included/dp/B000S6LFMI/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8=1473114465=8-10=4.80%2F4.00-8 In a previous message I pointed out that some were too wide, this one doesn't have that problem and its also got

Re: [MBZ] I suppose this is a good deal?

Dimitri says they go for big big money when they're nice... I saw one on a ramp truck in Burbank last week, looked glorious with the sun glinting off it. -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] OT little trailer tar

I was thinking I might try another tube in my HF tire, wondered if my local True Value might have something. Now I'm thinking to ask my buddy the tire guy... -Curt From: Curley McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley

Re: [MBZ] ?

A friend of mine, a fairly rabid librull, got his PhD in Bidness, and related to me some research a friend of his had been doing regarding gummint subsidies for all the processed foods, and was fairly appalled at how much subsidies there were, and the result of making that crap food so cheap

Re: [MBZ] I suppose this is a good deal?

I don't know. I know these things are worth a ton of money though. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 5, 2016, at 4:47 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > What's the running gear worth? the rest looks like rust. > > On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 5:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Okieacres

How much does that cost? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 5, 2016, at 4:36 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Earthquake coverage is a separate add-on. We have it. > > On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 11:50 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] Okieacres

Years ago when we lived in the Boston area I was doing some work that occasioned research into earthquakes and damage therefrom. I discovered we lived in the highest earthquake zone (4?) and there had been some pretty bad quakes over the years, esp north of Boston up into New Hampster. I

Re: [MBZ] ?

I opined: > >The EPA, OSHA, and other letter >agencies killed manufacturing in >this >country. That and those pesky "legacy" costs. I was at an auto auction in Auburn, Indiana this past weekend. The number of obese seniors, and near seniors is absolutely frightening. Take into consideration

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? CJAFd2kCnq

Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Why Maryland? A friend in LA has a Fiat EV, those are only available in CA, OR and WA... By LA, do you mean the state of Louisiana, or the city of the angels? I said MD because it's the nearest of the three states where GM sells the Spark EV. BTW, a salesman

Re: [MBZ] I suppose this is a good deal?

What's the running gear worth? the rest looks like rust. On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 5:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 1970 Mercedes Benz 280SL > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5766376339.html > > via cPro for Craigslist > iOS:

Re: [MBZ] ?

Nope - off to 6B4 for youngest daughter's wedding next weekend, then home after month . . . On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 11:42 AM, Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > OK Don wrote: > > Exactly - in NYC. Have Cessna, will travel. > > Touchdown at DPA or RFD and let me hop in? >

Re: [MBZ] Okieacres

Earthquake coverage is a separate add-on. We have it. On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 11:50 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Since OK has a history of earthquakes I would be surprised if your > homeowners insurance covered quake damage. > > On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 11:38

[MBZ] I suppose this is a good deal?

1970 Mercedes Benz 280SL http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5766376339.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] One for Rick to replace the one that got away

Too much patina. On Sep 5, 2016 4:00 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > Seems reasonable, wonder whats wrong with it... > > -Curt > > From: Curley McLain via Mercedes > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Curley

Re: [MBZ] Wood turning, Lathe for sale

Sure, as long as you come'n'get it. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes September 5, 2016 at 3:50 PM Free shipping? --FT Curley McLain September 5, 2016 at 10:18 AM The photo attached shows the turned adapicator on top of the stair post.

Re: [MBZ] ?

The compliance costs (OSHA, EPA, Etc.) are much more expensive that the labor costs for most industries. Especially when you factor in the multiplication at many levels of compliance cost. Of that $30,000 ER visit, how much of that do you suppose is compliance costs? Stuff the goobers

Re: [MBZ] OT little trailer tar

The cheep chinee tubes don't hold air either. There are pretty much no tubes available that are not chinee. Curt Raymond via Mercedes September 5, 2016 at 3:16 PM You didn't put a tube in? You'll be back at it pretty soon I reckon. Them cheap tires (and they're

Re: [MBZ] OT little trailer tar

You are correct but that would necessitate a trip to somewhere, and where I live trips to just about anywhere are min 20mi so it ends up taking at least an hour to go anywhere and get something. I hit Tactor Supply on Wed before the storm for poodle food, that was before I started messing with

Re: [MBZ] OT little trailer tar

> Floyd wrote: > > Then I was screwing on the cap on the Schrader valve and the > brass valve popped out of the rubber thingie that goes in the > rim. Hit me in the chest not the eye. Unclear how it was being > held in there but another shoogoo application awaits drying, see > if that holds it.

Re: [MBZ] ?

Rick wrote: > The EPA, OSHA, and other letter agencies killed manufacturing in this country. > It won't be back, no matter who resides at 1600 Pennsylvania. All top-down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTQnarzmTOc Liberty rules - but, we settle for serfdom. Stay away, get along, forget the

Re: [MBZ] Wood turning, Lathe for sale

Free shipping? --FT On 9/5/16 11:18 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: The photo attached shows the turned adapicator on top of the stair post. What is not shown is the 4" dia, 5" long extension down into the post. There will be an additional post extension on top of the adapter. The

Re: [MBZ] ?

Curt sez: >mechanization probably killed more manufacturing jobs than anything else. The EPA, OSHA, and other letter agencies killed manufacturing in this country. It won't be back, no matter who resides at 1600 Pennsylvania. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT little trailer tar

You didn't put a tube in? You'll be back at it pretty soon I reckon. Them cheap tires (and they're all cheap) don't hold air for crap... -Curt From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Floyd Thursby Sent: Monday,

Re: [MBZ] ?

I don't think thats really true, mechanization probably killed more manufacturing jobs than anything else. That and the unions fighting mechanization. If they'd let the factories mechanize the US would have gotten better, more efficient factories sooner and fewer would have gone overseas. Its

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? CJAFd2kCnq

Why Maryland? A friend in LA has a Fiat EV, those are only available in CA, OR and WA... -Curt From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, September 5, 2016 11:30 AM

Re: [MBZ] One for Rick to replace the one that got away

Seems reasonable, wonder whats wrong with it... -Curt From: Curley McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2016 11:23 PM Subject: [MBZ] One for Rick to replace

Re: [MBZ] ?

Sadly a lot of the HF tools are much better than you can get anywhere else. Almost all hand tools are made in China these days and those which aren't are priced higher than a home gamer can afford or would require. I try not to buy HF tools that have moving parts although I've got a few that I

Re: [MBZ] OT little trailer tar

I'd rather have a solid rubber tire but nobody makes one with the right size axle. Wheelbarrow tires have tubes that come off the wheels about 2-3" on each side, its the tube the bearings ride in, I'm not sure what to call them. The proper wheels are only 1.5 or so inches. If somebody had a big

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

Hammie the 240D was also an exceptional beater. I bought it in 2003 for $1500, drove it 70,000 miles and sold it for $800 in 2005. I bought it back in 2007 for $400, put another 25,000 miles on it and sold it for $200 without any wheels. -Curt From: Jim Cathey via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: OT: Who lives in Maryland? ciYFdMNhVq

Is it really that easy to register a car in a state that didn't issue your license? I just got an offer of $10,450 from a dealer in Oregon, but that's with the weird blue cloth seats, I'd rather have the GM-Tex for a few hundred more. When residual values are about $10k, and money factor is under

Re: [MBZ] Wood turning, Lathe for sale

That's my exact lathe! -- Jim ___ 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_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? Anqfd2XE6q

> > Send proof of Bernie vote In many jurisdictions, a death certificate will do. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT little trailer tar

Definitely worthy of a Cathey Award! Shoogoo AND caulk. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes September 5, 2016 at 11:45 AM AFter fooling with the tar for entirely too long to get the bead to seat and to pump it up, I finally resorted to some caulk on the rim/bead to

Re: [MBZ] OT little trailer tar

AFter fooling with the tar for entirely too long to get the bead to seat and to pump it up, I finally resorted to some caulk on the rim/bead to seal it up, which did the trick. Yesterday it popped on after about 30sec of fooling with it. Put it in the water and no leaks at the shoogoorescoo

[MBZ] Wood turning, Lathe for sale

Here is a picture of the workpiece on the lathe. The second picture shows the lathe headstock. It is a 4 speed. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Okieacres ceyfc537DI

Move to Florida if you want to complain about homeowner’s insurance. I had earthquake insurance on the home we owned in Indiana. They have had quakes in Indiana on occasion due to the proximity to the New Madrid fault. In 2011 I paid about $1100/year with State Farm for full coverage on a

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: [ SPAM ] Re: OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? CJAFd2kCnq

I'm seeing prices around $19k, less the $7500 federal tax credit, less my $500 farm bureau coupon. When you lease with a $10k residual value, that's under $100 a month if they'll give me the same $19k price on a lease. > On September 5, 2016 at 12:26 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who lives in Maryland? aJyFDMnHvq

> On September 5, 2016 at 11:31 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Who makes it? Daewoo. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? CJAFd2kCnq

Why not just rent a mailbox in MD for 3 months or so? Really? Free? Other than the 3 selected states, what's the catch? They oughta include Chit cag a in the areas. It is the turd largest city and it is run by no less than Rahmdum immanuel, a barry buddy! Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? CJAFd2kCnq

Isn't the Nissan made in USA and totally EV? mao ___ 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_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] ?

Dan wrote: > I have seen commercial sized ones around here in equipment auctions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLaBFkeHG0A Is this the $5k German unit? Is there less expensive DIY? non china? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Okieacres

Since OK has a history of earthquakes I would be surprised if your homeowners insurance covered quake damage. On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 11:38 AM, Donald Snook wrote: > Yea. I was complaining about the cost of homeowners insurance. But, I > think I'm still going to add

Re: [MBZ] ?

Kaleb wrote: > That is the dumbest thing I have heard in a while. Defeat it? China stuff is killing jobs in USA. Plus, dumping junk in landfills here. ...or not?... mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] ?

OK Don wrote: > Exactly - in NYC. Have Cessna, will travel. Touchdown at DPA or RFD and let me hop in? Not "roadtrip" in traditional sense, but off to PVD in 5 days. Find a strip near Rick and make it a full house "roadtrip" and some cost sharing? Roadtrip. mao

Re: [MBZ] Okieacres

Yea. I was complaining about the cost of homeowners insurance. But, I think I'm still going to add earthquake coverage. I have a full basement and the last thing I want is foundation issues or cracks in the basement walls. Donald H. Snook On Sep 5, 2016, at 10:30 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? CJAFd2kCnq

Hey Mitch, it's easy to move to MD if you can survive the vetting process. On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 11:30 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Curley has it about right. > GM wants to give away silent Korean shoebox cars because nobody's buying > them > when the US

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? Anqfd2XE6q

Who makes it? On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 9:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Send proof of Bernie vote > > --FT > > > > On 9/5/16 5:50 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > >> >> I'd like to buy a Spark EV but the dealers in MD don't seem to want to >> sell me one.

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? CJAFd2kCnq

Curley has it about right. GM wants to give away silent Korean shoebox cars because nobody's buying them when the US version with twice the range and 5x the comfort is coming out in a few months. But they only want to give them to people with addresses in California, Maryland, and Oregon.

Re: [MBZ] Okieacres

That's rather unnerving... to say the least. On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 9:13 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We felt it up here in Wichita. Lasted for a long time! My house started > popping and snapping and stuff in the cabinets shook. > > Donald H. Snook > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? CJAFd2kCnq

Yes, now that you have been exposed as a closet conservative, Mitch has revealed that he is a closet Berner who wants a GM elektrik car. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes September 5, 2016 at 10:10 AM Did I miss something? What has this conversation got to do with

[MBZ] Wood turning, Lathe for sale

The photo attached shows the turned adapicator on top of the stair post. What is not shown is the 4" dia, 5" long extension down into the post. There will be an additional post extension on top of the adapter. The large diameter is about 8".The original block pressed under the tractor

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? CJAFd2kCnq

Did I miss something? What has this conversation got to do with The Free State? On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 7:33 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Toyota is selling fuel cell Mirai cars here now that run on hydrogen. > > If you really want a Spark I can buy one and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? Anqfd2XE6q

Send proof of Bernie vote --FT On 9/5/16 5:50 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I'd like to buy a Spark EV but the dealers in MD don't seem to want to sell me one. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] ?

I have seen commercial sized ones around here in equipment auctions. Big enough to put some pretty large parts in them, like carbs or even manifolds. The problem with these is having a place for them. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 4, 2016, at 9:56 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes >

[MBZ] Who needs a 123 front rotor?

I've got a NOS (sort of) Meyle front brake rotor, has "015 521 2005 / PD" stamped on the outer edge. Looks like this fits most if not all 123 cars. I found this in the trunk of a 124 sedan at the local pick-a-part several months ago, never used but has a little discoloration / corrosion from

Re: [MBZ] Okieacres

We felt it up here in Wichita. Lasted for a long time! My house started popping and snapping and stuff in the cabinets shook. Donald H. Snook > On Sep 3, 2016, at 7:47 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > I was dead asleep at 7am this morning when I was jolted awake by a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? CJAFd2kCnq

Toyota is selling fuel cell Mirai cars here now that run on hydrogen. If you really want a Spark I can buy one and sell it to you or something. I think Tesla is onto something by excluding dealers. I'm guessing there is no comparison between a Bolt and the new Tesla at similar money, and the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? CJAFd2kCnq

Karl W wrote: I think they make more on the other models. They are required to have some around, though. Maybe mention that you are going to call corporate customer service and report their dealership, or ask for the sales manager. GM never wanted to make the Spark EV at all, but they're

[MBZ] OT: Who lives in Maryland? Andrew? Anqfd2XE6q

I'd like to buy a Spark EV but the dealers in MD don't seem to want to sell me one. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: