Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Donald wrote: > > But, my father has said everytime a hurricane has been headed for > Biloxi that if his house is flooded again, he is going to collect > the insurance money and move to Wichita! Where tornadoes show up, do their damage, and are gone in a matter of an hour or two. With a

Re: [MBZ] Poos needs one of these

2016-10-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I hope SOMEONE in the employ of Daimler AG reads this. One more in the long list of reasons to avoid post 126 MBs. to join the various electronic gizmos the suspension I'd like a 300SDL please Reasonable mileage Reasonable durability A highway cruiser like no other Reasonably maneuverable

[MBZ] Poos needs one of these

2016-10-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks like right along the coast, the eye might go over us in the morning some time. Raining very heavily, winds at ground level not too bad. I can hear it roaring up higher though the trees seem to be holding up so far, but strongest winds not yet here. High tide in an hour or so, I took a

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What's the latest track? On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 9:52 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is your DSL / AT Uverse still working, or are you on cell phone comms > now? > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 9:35 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] MBZ 126 in Florida

2016-10-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
the snorkel was not tall enough. I'd take it. I have engine, trans ind interior. I could put manual seats from a 123 in Craig via Mercedes October 7, 2016 at 10:09 PM On Sat, 8 Oct 2016 02:27:23 + Fred Moir via Mercedes The driver forget the common

Re: [MBZ] MBZ 126 in Florida

2016-10-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Oct 2016 02:27:23 + Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: > Dan. > > Maybe that black 126 has had it's day? The driver forget the common saying, Don't drive into water. Turn around; don't drown. Craig ___

[MBZ] MBZ 126 in Florida

2016-10-07 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Dan. Maybe that black 126 has had it's day? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] SLCs and Crumple Zones

2016-10-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, that was fun! - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 10:55 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice. > > http://www.autoblog.com/2016/09/21/dropping-a-car-from-120- > feet-onto-another-car-carboom/?ncid=edlinkusauto0016 < >

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
MIT student, I forget what his field of study was. So it is quite possible he had some sort of derangement. I'm pretty sure he was off the scale intelligent but he was of the kind who was barely functional in society. There was a phrase used on guys like that (there were some girls too), "no

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Is your DSL / AT Uverse still working, or are you on cell phone comms now? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 9:35 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Electric co shut off pwr around 5, took the substation across the road > offline to minimize

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Ok. Stay safe Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Oct 7, 2016 9:35 PM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" wrote: > Electric co shut off pwr around 5, took the substation across the road > offline to minimize damage should it get tidal surge. They shut off

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Electric co shut off pwr around 5, took the substation across the road offline to minimize damage should it get tidal surge. They shut off Kiawah and Seabrook a bit earlier. Those 2 are barrier islands and might get some significant over wash. I'm not sure of elevation on the substation but it

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Power here in Mount Plastic has flickered a couple times, but still on now. We've cooked / eaten / cleaned up, and are pretty much ready for bed. Flashlights and candles laid out. Dishwasher is still running, but only needs about twenty more minutes or so... - Max Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I'm at 13 feet above sea level, and a few miles inland, so nothing for me to worry about that I've seen. Rich and Floyd and the rest, they are a little lower, might be more of an event there. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 8:29 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
The guy sounds like a functional autistic. Wasn't that scenario pretty common during the anti-Vietnam era? > From: Floyd Thursby > I drove from Cambridge to Orlando straight through once, then back a week > later. I put a notice on the ride board to see if anyone wanted a ride, pay > some gas

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
So, You bought a a bentknee? Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes October 7, 2016 at 11:18 AM Need an estimate to ship an ordinary sedan from Naples, FL to Atlanta. Where will I find the best deal? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I only ever use closed carriers. If open & over the cab, it is really vulnerable to paint damage. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Oct 7, 2016 12:36 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > http://www.uship.com/vehicles/

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mercedes 350SDL DIESEL

2016-10-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Potentially but with 268k is risk over? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Oct 7, 2016 4:16 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is this the infamous rodbender? > > On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 3:55 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Surge forecast for Charleston looks bad. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Oct 3, 2016 8:39 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > shows this thing coming closer to the coast as a CAT2-3, 105mph+ winds and > LOTS of rain. Might be a mandatory

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Looks like Gerry is getting winds of about 30 knots now. That appears to be as bad as it will get there.according to the Windytv website, only an inch or tow of rain. Looks like the track prediction was pretty close. Now we will see if Floyd really does scare it out to sea! Must be a

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
They all must still have a supply of old snears catalogs! Curt Raymond via Mercedes October 7, 2016 at 4:48 PM Interestingly New Englanders don't seem to be too worried about stocking up on TP. When we have a storm its always "milk and bread, milk and bread!"

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Interestingly New Englanders don't seem to be too worried about stocking up on TP. When we have a storm its always "milk and bread, milk and bread!" people that don't even drink milk will buy a couple gallons "just in case". -Curt From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
That is a great story and I can completely visualize it! Don Snook -Original Message- From: Floyd Thursby [mailto:buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 07, 2016 3:42 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto transport I drove from Cambridge to Orlando straight

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
We have decided to stay, because the latest forecast has Matthew weakening from a Cat 2 to a Cat 1 during its pass by Chucktown, and it looks like it will stay offshore, so we'll be on the weaker wind side of the storm. I'd still like to move a couple cars to a location less likely for a tree

Re: [MBZ] OT: Buried house in CO

2016-10-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Somehow the bowties never seem to think of the regulations..or what happens when the rubber roof needs to be replaced I talked Sinatra into leaving the dirt off the roof. I am sure the current owner appreciated that when the roof needed to be replaced. G Mann via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Buried house in CO

2016-10-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Sheesh, nothing new there, just a crazy big price tag because a bowtie was involved. Sinatra's house was featured in Better homes and gardens in what? 1980? Maybe 1979. I finished up the walls for it in May of 1979. 10" reinforced concrete. Bowtie had 2 layers of #4 rod at 6" O.C.

Re: [MBZ] OT kiawahcam live

2016-10-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 7 Oct 2016 12:51:12 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > This is not far from the vast estate, I can hear the surf pounding a > coupla miles away. You can see how a barrier island fares. > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
On the farm we're getting a lot of volunteer pines and spruce in the fields to the point where I've stopped planting new, mother nature does a better job for free, why would I pay for trees? So anyway now I spend most of my time either transplanting trees to places we do want them or mowing

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Amen! House preps largely compete, we are still thinking about evacuating, but I think we're going to stay. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 7, 2016 3:13:04 PM EDT, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: >I hope that all of you who are in the path

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Those oaks were there for Hugo, I suspect most will weather this just fine. Pine trees are the big danger, they snap off mid trunk. THAT is a missile hazard, but at least they don't travel far. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 7, 2016 3:14:34 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
“Program cars”. When my Dad was a VP at GM he got them - twice a year he could go to the dealer and pick something out or have one ordered for him. I thought everyone got a new car every year for a long time…. Dan > On Oct 7, 2016, at 4:42 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I drove from Cambridge to Orlando straight through once, then back a week later. I put a notice on the ride board to see if anyone wanted a ride, pay some gas money, some guy calls and says he did. So he got dropped off at an exit on 95, he had no particular plans just wanted to go to

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 7, 2016 at 4:10 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > Each time we did the drive it was in a different Cadillac CTS and each time we > doubled the mileage on the car... My best friend's dad used to get two factory official cars every year. A year or two

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Ahh, then I can see the $300 quote. I don’t recall seeing anything about the destination - I must have missed that. Dan > On Oct 7, 2016, at 4:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan, the car needs to go from Naples to ATLANTA, not back to DC. >

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Probably a wash on the money, I bet those are $100 flights if you do it long enough in advance... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Friday, October

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So is it better to ship vs. fly DC-Naples (Fort Myers), drive to ATL, and then fly back from ATL to DC? On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 4:23 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ahh, then I can see the $300 quote. I don’t recall seeing anything about > the destination - I must

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
When I was much younger I might have tried it, but now I know and understand my limitations enough to realize I don’t want to be smooshed against a bridge abutment when I fall asleep at the wheel. I drove straight through from Ft. Lauderdale to Indianapolis on the way back from our honeymoon.

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Dan, the car needs to go from Naples to ATLANTA, not back to DC. On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 4:14 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Theres sort of a challenge among a certain kind of person around here to > make it all the way to Miami in one shot. Its a 24 hour drive

Re: [MBZ] W126 300SD/L - 350SD/L Wanted

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Absurd. Not a rare car by any means. Might be worth maybe $7k if it's as perfect as they say. On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 4:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice, but stupid price. If the mileage was lower I could almost see it. > > Dan > > > > On Oct 7, 2016, at

Re: [MBZ] OT: Buried house in CO

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah, that's why it's a guesthouse. On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 3:55 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > One of my daughter's friends in HS was from Mexico (they had moved to > Houston for her brother to get treatment for his cancer, the battle with > which he ultimately

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mercedes 350SDL DIESEL

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Is this the infamous rodbender? On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 3:55 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 350 SDL > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > > From: nore...@craigslist.org > Sent: 07 October 2016

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Antique 1987 Mercedes 300SDL

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
PO was Freddy Kruger, who practiced his craft on the front seat... On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 3:54 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1987 SDL > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > > From: nore...@craigslist.org

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Theres sort of a challenge among a certain kind of person around here to make it all the way to Miami in one shot. Its a 24 hour drive and I know several people who claim to have done it. I think they're idiots... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes

[MBZ] The Grand Tour

2016-10-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Amazon just sent me this link:https://smile.amazon.com/The-Grand-Tour-Season-1/dp/B01J94A5GQ?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0 -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Some years ago Angie knew an older lady of means who used to snowbird in Palm Beach. We drove her car down for her a couple times and back up here once. We took 3 easy days staying in decent hotels each day. She said that it was cheaper to fly us one way and have us drive the car and much, much

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Unless you started out really early in the morning, I wouldn’t think about trying to go from Naples to DC in one day. That would be a very, very long day. I’ve made it from Reading, PA to SC or GA in one day, and even that’s a haul. I just did the drive from Little Rock, AR to Tampa earlier

Re: [MBZ] W126 300SD/L - 350SD/L Wanted

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nice, but stupid price. If the mileage was lower I could almost see it. Dan > On Oct 7, 2016, at 3:59 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > > Here's a really beautiful one. its in Florida! But, the price is too high. > >

Re: [MBZ] W126 300SD/L - 350SD/L Wanted

2016-10-07 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Here's a really beautiful one. its in Florida! But, the price is too high. http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=32801=2017=300SD=66206609=MB=1981=0=300=420382475=%5BMB%5B300SD%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D=432738203=0 Don Snook -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] OT: Buried house in CO

2016-10-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
One of my daughter's friends in HS was from Mexico (they had moved to Houston for her brother to get treatment for his cancer, the battle with which he ultimately lost at 16 or so). She went with the girl for a few days to their house in Mexico City and brought back a book her uncle had put

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
The more I think about it, I think it makes more sense to fly down and pick it up. I know you were just wanting a quote and I think most rough estimates would be anywhere from $400 to $750. For that much money and for peace of mind, flying down and driving back would be a better way to go.

[MBZ] Fw: Mercedes 350SDL DIESEL

2016-10-07 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
350 SDL Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 07 October 2016 19:52 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: Mercedes 350SDL DIESEL fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

[MBZ] Fw: Antique 1987 Mercedes 300SDL

2016-10-07 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
1987 SDL Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 07 October 2016 19:49 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: Antique 1987 Mercedes 300SDL fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Buried house in CO

2016-10-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
What does the lawn service charge to keep the roof mowed? I don't see any guard rails.. looks like an OSHA violation to me.. ahhh... regulations... That will cost you.. Homeowners policy cover you for falls while mowing the roof? On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 12:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] OT: Buried house in CO

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
More a matter of how one gets in and out of it based on the locations of the doors. Dan > On Oct 7, 2016, at 3:39 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > HA, good one... > Serious insulation when the whole place is buried in snow. > -Curt > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Buried house in CO

2016-10-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
HA, good one... Serious insulation when the whole place is buried in snow. -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Sent: Friday, October 7, 2016 3:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Buried house in

Re: [MBZ] W126 300SD/L - 350SD/L Wanted

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nope. No W140 chassis’ cars. W126 only, I might consider a nice 300D (W124) diesel, but prefer the W126. Thanks for looking, though. Dan > On Oct 7, 2016, at 3:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Seek and ye shall find, sorta. This is not a 126 but

Re: [MBZ] OT: Buried house in CO

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I want to see it in the dead of winter. > On Oct 7, 2016, at 3:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I really want to move into a place like this permanently, even though it's > just a guesthouse... > >

Re: [MBZ] W126 300SD/L - 350SD/L Wanted

2016-10-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Seek and ye shall find, sorta. This is not a 126 but close! This one has been on CL for awhile, and was reposted again yesterday. I might not be able to go look at it for quite some time, depending on what happens with the hurkin, if you are interested. Seems a bit high, but that would be

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
She works in Spartanburg (about 3.5 hr from here in the upstate), has a house there, gets back here weekends or I go there. She was planning to come down this weekend but that ain't happening. I was going to go there next weekend but she will probably come here if she can get here. We are

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I hope that all of you who are in the path of this storm will stay safe and reasonably comfortable! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Donald Snook via Mercedes Sent: Friday, October 07, 2016 8:34 AM To: Curley McLain; Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I checked with a broker in Boston I know and he said $700 would be a typical price for covered transport from Naples to DC. Dan > On Oct 7, 2016, at 3:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > The guy in Boca Raton who purchased my 1970 W111 coupe hired a

[MBZ] OT: Buried house in CO

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I really want to move into a place like this permanently, even though it's just a guesthouse... http://inhabitat.com/green-roofed-colorado-home-is-buried-into-the-earth-to-save-energy/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] W126 300SD/L - 350SD/L Wanted

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I know I’ve danced around this, but I’m going into the full blown search mode at this point. Looking for a decent (or better) later model six cylinder W126 diesel. Know of one? Drop me a PM. No beaters, project cars, please. it doesn’t have to be perfect, but I’m not looking for more work

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 7 Oct 2016 11:30:48 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Then I have to get back home. Long bike rides. Can your wife not help ferry vehicles? Craig > On 10/7/16 11:13 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > > Maybe park some vehicles in the horse barn with

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yes, and it’s red, too. Nice. Dan > On Oct 7, 2016, at 3:06 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is that a 300CD? > > Don Snook > > -Original Message- > From: Rick Knoble [mailto:rickkno...@hotmail.com] > Sent: Friday, October 07, 2016 2:01 PM > To:

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The guy in Boca Raton who purchased my 1970 W111 coupe hired a covered carrier to PU the car. Very safe way to do this but also pricey. I think he paid $700. The stupid part is he didn't even have a garage to protect the vehicle once he took possession in FL. On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 3:00 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Is that a 300CD? Don Snook -Original Message- From: Rick Knoble [mailto:rickkno...@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 07, 2016 2:01 PM To: Dan Penoff via Mercedes Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto transport Dan firmly states: >‎That’s why I retrieve all of the cars >I

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
My brother has had two cars shipped in the last year. One from Boston to Memphis and the other from Raleigh/Durham. Coincidentally, the same guy with the same truck delivered them both. He was REALLY happy both times. It is an enclosed truck and his estimate of time was exact. Apparently,

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The suspension control lever was hang-tagged, white/red striped, with instructions. I found it torn off and laying on the back seat floor. It was dirt and damage on the lower rear quarter. With the suspension set properly, no blocks were necessary, nor would they have fit - they would have

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 7, 2016 at 12:35 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > If it gets damaged it’s hell to pay to get these people to settle a claim. Is that dirt or damage low down on the right quarter panel? Don't they have blocks you're supposed to jam in the suspension

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Of the few people I know besides myself who have used (open) car transporters/brokers none of them have been pleased with the results. That’s why I retrieve all of the cars I buy, no matter how inconvenient. Dan > On Oct 7, 2016, at 2:06 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I was looking to buy a Spark EV in Oregon last month, and made a request for quotes to one of those car shipping sites before I realized what I was doing. My info didn't go to shippers, it went to brokers. The way it works is a broker pulls a number out of his backside and gives it to you. You

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Infinity is japanese tin can. Not worth shipping cept to scrapyard Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2016, at 1:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > My GF's Mother's Infinity sedan. > > On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 12:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Meh. $300 is a good deal for a car like that. Heck, I thought you were buying a nice used MB of some sort. > On Oct 7, 2016, at 1:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > My GF's Mother's Infinity sedan. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My GF's Mother's Infinity sedan. On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 12:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It totally depends on who is available, do they have space, is there > another delivery in the area, etc., etc. Auto transport isn’t regulated as > tightly as bulk

Re: [MBZ] OT kiawahcam live

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OMG get the hell out of there. On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 12:51 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is not far from the vast estate, I can hear the surf pounding a > coupla miles away. You can see how a barrier island fares. > >

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It totally depends on who is available, do they have space, is there another delivery in the area, etc., etc. Auto transport isn’t regulated as tightly as bulk shipping, so there’s a lot of room for the carrier to play with the numbers. It does sound at the low end of the range, however. And

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
For what kind of transport? That sounds way too cheap although we're not talking terribly far... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Friday, October 7, 2016 12:46 PM

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
My 1962 300SE got transported from California by open trailer. There was someone present when it was loaded (properly) and the air suspension properly set to prevent damage. It got swapped to another carrier somewhere in between CA and FL. When they loaded it a second time, they set the air

[MBZ] OT kiawahcam live

2016-10-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This is not far from the vast estate, I can hear the surf pounding a coupla miles away. You can see how a barrier island fares. http://www.earthcam.com/usa/southcarolina/kiawahisland/?cam=kiawahisland -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks, Dan. I got an over the phone quote of $330 with a week's window. On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 12:39 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh come on Dan that sounds like an interesting story. > How do you know? ;) > > -Curt > > From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Oh come on Dan that sounds like an interesting story. How do you know? ;) -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Sent: Friday, October 7, 2016 12:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
http://www.uship.com/vehicles/ Open or closed carrier? Probably around $600 and up. Understand that cheapest is not always the best here. If your car goes on an open carrier and depending on when it’s picked up, it can end up being loaded and unloaded several

Re: [MBZ] Haiti, early photos wuz: OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Most of your posts are dripping in sarcasm so you need to indicate when you're shooting straight. On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 12:29 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > hmmm, I hadn't thought of it that way. I was doing this more as a public > service, thinking you might

Re: [MBZ] Haiti, early photos wuz: OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
hmmm, I hadn't thought of it that way. I was doing this more as a public service, thinking you might want to get in on the action, errr, help out. --FT On 10/7/16 12:15 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: So in other words I'm the proxy for all your H Hatred? On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 11:40 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I have a friend who lives in Naples, she might know a kid or retiree who would drive it up if you paid to fly shiz back. --FT On 10/7/16 12:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: That's what I thought but I still need an estimate. On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 12:19 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's what I thought but I still need an estimate. On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 12:19 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Be cheaper to fly down and drive it > > --FT > > > On 10/7/16 12:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Need an estimate to ship an

Re: [MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Be cheaper to fly down and drive it --FT On 10/7/16 12:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Need an estimate to ship an ordinary sedan from Naples, FL to Atlanta. Where will I find the best deal? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Auto transport

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Need an estimate to ship an ordinary sedan from Naples, FL to Atlanta. Where will I find the best deal? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Haiti, early photos wuz: OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So in other words I'm the proxy for all your H Hatred? On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 11:40 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You. Clinton Crime Family Foundation. They managed to make a LOT of > money disappear the last time in Haiti, the erfkwake, with no apparent >

Re: [MBZ] euro TD

2016-10-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Those are stock Euro wheels that they got in place of the 16 hole wheels that were sold here. Funky looking, I think. If you go hunting for stick wheels for MBs in the 90s overseas, this is what you get. I think they even had steelies with covers like this, too. Dan > On Oct 7, 2016, at

[MBZ] Another cheap 210

2016-10-07 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
This thing has a lot of miles and its obviously had some paint work (one door looks like a very different color), but its pretty cheap and appears decent! https://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/5817001232.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Sellout

2016-10-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Oh man, Cruz lost points with me for that. "Vote your conscience" was a great line now spoiled... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Friday, October

Re: [MBZ] Haiti, early photos wuz: OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You. Clinton Crime Family Foundation. They managed to make a LOT of money disappear the last time in Haiti, the erfkwake, with no apparent results. It was a great deal. --FT On 10/7/16 11:34 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Whom are you addressing? What's CCFF? On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 11:32

Re: [MBZ] euro TD

2016-10-07 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Very nice. I usually don't like the Euro cloth, but this looks nice. BUT, I hate the wheels. They look weird. I bet that would be fun to drive! Don Snook -Original Message- From: Mountain Man [mailto:maontin@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2016 5:21 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Haiti, early photos wuz: OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Whom are you addressing? What's CCFF? On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 11:32 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Are you going to donate a few $thou to the CCFF? I'm sure they will spend > it wisely and help a lot of people. You might even be able to get on the > action if

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I think the lucky thing for Florida, GA, SC, and NC is that the upper right corner of the storm is staying out to sea. That is the worst and most powerful part. If the storm had turned inland much more, it would have been MUCH worse. Im hoping it stays offshore so Charleston and surrounding

Re: [MBZ] Sellout

2016-10-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Why not mention Ted Cruz' endorsement of Trump while you're at it. On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I figger going on the road for the _itch is worth at least one more large > beach house. > > For a guy who never did any real work a day

Re: [MBZ] Haiti, early photos wuz: OT Latest track

2016-10-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Are you going to donate a few $thou to the CCFF? I'm sure they will spend it wisely and help a lot of people. You might even be able to get on the action if you give enough. --FT On 10/7/16 11:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Hey, if you're going down to Haiti to help in the

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