[MBZ] Rattle can paint job

I am having a fine time learning how to paint a car with rattle cans. As days flow by, I am taught all the errors I have executed. I also get better at making fixes to these errors. Shaving the drips, better sweeping the spray, gooder sanding with water as well as the soapy spray bottle. I a

[MBZ] Borked soft top R107

Buddy has a R107 that he never dropped the top on for the past five years. It lived outside a bunch of the time and the other day he tried to stow the soft top. It was stiff and he had to wrestle it into the stowage. When he tried to put it up, there was a bolt that had sheered on one of the

Re: [MBZ] Something for Kaleb to put that 240D crate engine into

I just was able to bypass the Bob Dole little blue pill upon seeing that beauty clay > On Sep 14, 2016, at 12:49 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh man, that thing is cool. I'd love to have one of those. > Actually I'd just like to have the money to have one of those... > -Curt > >

Re: [MBZ] Anybody need a 1994 320TE?

We have a stringent Lemon law that keeps that crap out of the state. Usually. Sometimes a person will purchase on the the flood cars and in a few years move here with it. I assume the state will not accept the thing because all out of state cars have to pass inspection at local trooper stati

Re: [MBZ] Hookers and blow

I was wondering what it was really worth to non-bottom feeder. Looks nice Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Sep 15, 2016 10:20 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not an outlandish price for a 40 year old "classic" in decent shape. > > On Thu

Re: [MBZ] Hookers and blow

Not an outlandish price for a 40 year old "classic" in decent shape. On Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 8:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Classic 1976 Mercedes > http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5782686260.html > > via cPro for Craigslist > iOS: http://tinyurl.com/

[MBZ] Hookers and blow

Classic 1976 Mercedes http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5782686260.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 http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] Carolina "Q"

Yeah it is. The best I can get out here is like 44kbps on my dial-up AOL account so it is pretty much impossible to send any photos to the list. --FT On 9/15/16 8:19 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 15 Sep 2016 20:16:16 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I have pictures but it i

Re: [MBZ] Carolina "Q"

On Thu, 15 Sep 2016 20:16:16 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > I have pictures but it is too painful to deal with all the work arounds > to make them visible to the larger audience. > > --FT That's too bad. Craig > > On 9/15/16 8:11 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 15 Sep

Re: [MBZ] Carolina "Q"

I have pictures but it is too painful to deal with all the work arounds to make them visible to the larger audience. --FT On 9/15/16 8:11 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 15 Sep 2016 16:55:40 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Max and I enjoyed a short Carolina "Q"/lunch today, includin

Re: [MBZ] Carolina "Q"

On Thu, 15 Sep 2016 16:55:40 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Max and I enjoyed a short Carolina "Q"/lunch today, including a > briefing on status of wrecked 124 and short video by "Floyd" of its > running engine. Pictures? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

I took all the advice about checking for roof leaks and it was pretty easy to check. I pulled up to the house and it was covered with a tarp. I thought that was a bad sign (or good sign depending on your perspective). It was a TURD! I wouldn't have thought that $700 could be overpriced. B

[MBZ] Carolina "Q"

Max and I enjoyed a short Carolina "Q"/lunch today, including a briefing on status of wrecked 124 and short video by "Floyd" of its running engine. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Something for Kaleb to put that 240D crate engine into

There isn't much of a "beach" there, maybe a bit of sand at low tide, and yes, everything up to the high tide line is public. That would not have worked on me, we would have had a discussion on the matter which might have involved suggestions as to what they could do to themselves. Kalmus beac

Re: [MBZ] Something for Kaleb to put that 240D crate engine into

Wife was in Hyannis for work one time. Went for a walk on the beach one evening with some coworkers and unknowingly "trespassed" on the Kennedy compound beach, despite all beaches being public property, I believe. Security thugs came out and led them off the "compound". Dan > On Sep 15, 2016,

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

On 15/09/2016 2:51 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: For the engine, Mercury marine. I think that is essentially the same frog engine that ended up in the Cheep Liberty Dissel. A guy I know in WI worked/works for Mercury Marine and had a liberty dissel. When I asked him about parts he

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

A sad story often repeated. There was a guy near me who was tearing trailers down, he'd get 'em free or get paid to take them. This was some years ago when scrap prices were high so he'd sell the skin and the appliances etc. Burned the wooden structure in his outdoor wood boiler and made a trail

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

The Liberty diesel was a VM Motori engine as is the Eco Diesel in the RAM 1500.Snot French, its Italian. -Curt From: Curley McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2016 3:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel Win

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Ford Expedition EL

The last Dakota was gly because of the big plastic fenders. I don't think it was much larger in any cargo carrying capacity but the outside dimensions were bigger. Chrysler was absolutely mystified that people didn't buy them which proves that auto executives are idiots. -Curt From: M

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

Smartass Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2016, at 2:53 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > From a junk yard in France. > > RB > >> On 15/09/2016 2:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Where would you get parts for it? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Sep 15, 2016, at

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Ford Expedition EL

Here in the people's republic of MA every motor vehicle operated on the public roads (including motorcycles) has to be inspected every year. -Curt From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Randy Bennell Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2016 12:35 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

From a junk yard in France. RB On 15/09/2016 2:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Where would you get parts for it? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2016, at 2:42 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Yes, that is the one with the frog engine I referred to. They have/had a cult

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

On 15/09/2016 2:42 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Old campers of all kinds are CHEAP because they're CRAP. The roofs leak with regularity and they rot out. Kid across the street brought home a 24' pull trailer he bought for $150. Right now it has no floor at all to the rear of the axles.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

For the engine, Mercury marine. I think that is essentially the same frog engine that ended up in the Cheep Liberty Dissel. A guy I know in WI worked/works for Mercury Marine and had a liberty dissel. When I asked him about parts he said it was the same as what was used in some I/O Mercury

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

Old campers of all kinds are CHEAP because they're CRAP. The roofs leak with regularity and they rot out. Kid across the street brought home a 24' pull trailer he bought for $150. Right now it has no floor at all to the rear of the axles. He's been working right along on it but I don't think he'

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

Where would you get parts for it? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2016, at 2:42 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, that is the one with the frog engine I referred to. They have/had a > cult following, but a 240D auto can pass it like it is parked. I don't know > if the fram

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

Yes, that is the one with the frog engine I referred to. They have/had a cult following, but a 240D auto can pass it like it is parked. I don't know if the frame on that is as bad as what Grant said, but DO check the roof and look for leaks. For your use, it seems adequate. Donald Snook v

Re: [MBZ] Something for Kaleb to put that 240D crate engine into

I have been by the Kennedy "compound" several times, on the water and the street behind it. It's a nice place on Hyannis hahbah, where Teddy used to run his sailboat aground while sailing drunk. The stories one could hear downnacape and on Nantucket about Teddy and his boating expertise... and

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

What do you mean no park would let one that old in? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2016, at 10:32 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > If it runs and drives under it's own power... and stops.. that's the first > test.. > > Second test is go up and look at the roof... inspect it.. the roof o

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of 240d's

Well it could have been his 240d was plugged up with fry oil and that was all it could do Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2016, at 11:41 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ha! That is funny. Please note, this guy does not represent the average > driver in Kansas. > > Don Snook >

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

You could park it down by the river --FT On 9/15/16 1:02 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: But, I think we would treat it more like a van rather than an RV. -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] OT Swimming time

Just up the road a piece http://www.postandcourier.com/20160915/160919620/massive-809-pound-gator-caught-by-couple-on-lake-marion -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Ford Expedition EL

> On September 15, 2016 at 12:21 PM Ed Booher via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Current revision is also *much* smaller than my wife's. Her Durango is > massive. I'm still not sure why Chrysler calls it a "mid-size" SUV. I'm pretty sure my Dad's 2002 mid-size Dakota is bigger in all three external d

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

GMann wrote: "If it runs and drives under it's own power... and stops.. that's the first test.. Second test is go up and look at the roof... inspect it.. the roof on RV's of that era are the weakness... they leak... that ruins the structure, and the interior.. They are "Stick and Staple" era RV

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of 240d's

Ha! That is funny. Please note, this guy does not represent the average driver in Kansas. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Rick Knoble [mailto:rickkno...@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2016 10:55 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speaking of 240d's Cr

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Ford Expedition EL

I believe that even things like F350's have to be inspected annually here. RB On 15/09/2016 11:22 AM, Ed Booher via Mercedes wrote: The only thing that requires inspection in Indiana are commercial vehicles over a certain tonnage, like 18 wheelers. On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 4:22 PM, Randy Bennel

Re: [MBZ] Something for Kaleb to put that 240D crate engine into

Grant wrote: > BTW... how does one qualify to have a "Compound"? ...yeah... dunno The bus - as I thought about your old bus, I recall being a kid in early 1960's inhaling diesel bus fumes along the main city street. It reminded me of ether, somehow. mao ___ h

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Ford Expedition EL

The only thing that requires inspection in Indiana are commercial vehicles over a certain tonnage, like 18 wheelers. On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 4:22 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 14/09/2016 2:51 PM, Ed Booher via Mercedes wrote: > >> Yes, the Excursion is built

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Ford Expedition EL

Current revision is also *much* smaller than my wife's. Her Durango is massive. I'm still not sure why Chrysler calls it a "mid-size" SUV. On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 3:56 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Current revision of Durango is really just a car with tall seatin

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of 240d's

On 15/09/2016 10:55 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Craig (and Mao) inquire: So, for those of us who don't do facebook, what was it? https://www.dropbox.com/s/tn0cia1evsokj93/14365593_419789658191363_17127871_n.mp4?dl=0 Rick ___ So, did I miss someth

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

> On September 15, 2016 at 11:47 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Isn't that one of the LeSharo/Phasar clones? Yep. http://www.lesharo.com/drivers/why-lesharo.html Did 1and1.com get removed from the spam domains listings, or did K'leb whitelist me for Okiebenz? All of a sudden I can

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of 240d's

Craig (and Mao) inquire: >So, for those of us who don't do facebook, what was it? https://www.dropbox.com/s/tn0cia1evsokj93/14365593_419789658191363_17127871_n.mp4?dl=0 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Something for Kaleb to put that 240D crate engine into

> On September 15, 2016 at 10:07 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > You won't be fully compoundized until Bill's AG Janet Reno sends the > feds in to burn it (and whatever men, women, and children are in it) to > the ground. They don't call them the Feral Bureau of Incineration fo

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

Isn't that one of the LeSharo/Phasar clones? LeSharo, the LeCar of motorhomes...hope you're not in a hurry to get there, but few motorhomes are as cheap on fuel. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/05/curbside-classic-1985-winnebago-23mpg-lesharo-turbo-diesel-rv/ http://www.lesharorv.com/vie

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

I think that is the frog Dissel. My former Bosch fuel injection shop owner bought one. He took it 40 miles or so to camp for a few weeks at a time. Let it warm up before you hit the road. Let it cool down before you shut it off... pretty much like a turboDiesel, and it should be ok. Dona

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

If it runs and drives under it's own power... and stops.. that's the first test.. Second test is go up and look at the roof... inspect it.. the roof on RV's of that era are the weakness... they leak... that ruins the structure, and the interior.. They are "Stick and Staple" era RV's which means,

[MBZ] Diesel Winnebago

Anybody have any experience or know anything about old diesel Winnebagos? I found an 85 Centauri. Apparently in 85, they had a 100HP 2.2L Diesel with Bosch fuel injection. I would never consider one of these, but it's CHEAP. We go down to Oklahoma a lot to visit my wife's kids and the grandki

Re: [MBZ] Something for Kaleb to put that 240D crate engine into

So. the term "compound" is a "compound question" ... haha. Rattlesnakes.. no razor wire.. Lost all my guns in a deep water boating accident years ago.. Thanks for asking officer.. No political signs... well in English anyway.. So... I'll have to put one up that reads.. "Deplorable s Accepted

[MBZ] The Want is Strong

http://jalopnik.com/mercedes-amg-gt-roadster-this-is-it-1786644314 -- --FT ___ 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/merced

Re: [MBZ] Something for Kaleb to put that 240D crate engine into

What about the Kennedy compounds at Hyannis Port and FL? Kennedys are loved by CNN and all the other media. Mitch Haley via Mercedes September 15, 2016 at 6:00 AM Near as I can tell, it means you own at least five guns and CNN doesn't like your political lean

Re: [MBZ] Something for Kaleb to put that 240D crate engine into

> > > BTW... how does one qualify to have a "Compound"? > > > Near as I can tell, it means you own at least five guns and CNN doesn't > like > your political leanings. I think you need more than one building, too. But a garden shed qualifies, so it's a pretty low barrier to entry. SURROUNDED BY

Re: [MBZ] Something for Kaleb to put that 240D crate engine into

You won't be fully compoundized until Bill's AG Janet Reno sends the feds in to burn it (and whatever men, women, and children are in it) to the ground. Crude but effective. --FT On 9/15/16 10:05 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: BTW... how does one qualify to have a "Compound"? Near as

Re: [MBZ] Something for Kaleb to put that 240D crate engine into

G Mann via Mercedes wrote: BTW... how does one qualify to have a "Compound"? SURROUNDED BY RAZOR WIRE OR... SURROUNDED BY SURVEILLANCE/VIDEO SURVEILLANCE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

Re: [MBZ] Something for Kaleb to put that 240D crate engine into

> On September 15, 2016 at 1:02 AM G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > BTW... how does one qualify to have a "Compound"? > Near as I can tell, it means you own at least five guns and CNN doesn't like your political leanings. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.co