Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

My 78 300TD came with a cast iron style check strap mechanism that eventually broke (lose pieces in the door). I replaced them with a stamped steel version (style with the big ball bearings) which were fine as long as the lube lasted. Also, cleaning and fresh lube usually brought the stamped styl

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

Jim is probably right. Bur if even one good bulb is screwed in you should read zero. The capacitive coupling voltage is normal with a high impedance meter but it normally floats around: not constant. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:57:47 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Ceiling light fixture, has three small 15 watt bulbs, two were "out" so > I decided it was time for new bulbs. Touching one of them caused it to > light up, indicating the base contacts are not contacting, so I decided > to ta

[MBZ] refrigerant oil

Sort of a strange time of year for this sort of question but I am getting ready to replace the ac compressor on my 92 300SD. The clutch is making strange noises and has a lot of play in the pulley so I am swapping it out. I thought I had a bad compressor around that I could swap the clutch of

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

The rears I pulled had two positions besides closed. clay > On Nov 15, 2016, at 8:15 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > They are different part numbers. Some people claim that the rears don't have > a partial detent in the travel like the driver's door does, but I haven't > substantiated t

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

URO might be ok as long as you add moly lube really thick to the thing. Polei had some uro crap that was busted to hell. The things were dry as could be. I pulled straps from PnP and lubed them up before putting them in. The factory goo was aged, the URO never had lube clay > On Nov 15, 2

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

This has been a long time coming! It can be difficult for a blind person to hear a Prius while crossing a busy intersection. My guide dog was trained to detect a Prius, and demonstrated that Prius Prowess several times during our 2.5 week training period. The Prius sound choice should be put up

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

I am assuming the door checks are the same for the bulk of the cars from the /8 to the 126. At least from the box of the dang things I collected over the years. Sadly, I sold all my parts last spring for no money. If I find some when I hit the PnP I can share. clay > On Nov 15, 2016, at 7:

Re: [MBZ] I smoked mushrooms last night

I think you could smoke them if they were dried and flaked. Not sure how the chemicals would do with fire. Most effective is to consume internally in a tea or something that gets in the tummy. The effects on lung tissue would not be pleasing clay > On Nov 15, 2016, at 5:59 AM, Dan--- via

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

That would be my thought. Nail through a cable somewhere maybe, or a staple cut through the insulation some and you're getting some bleed. Not that I ever did anything like that to know for sure. --FT On 11/15/16 9:49 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Ground fault? On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

Ground fault? On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:57:47 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Ceiling light fixture, has three small 15 watt bulbs, two were "out" so I > decided it was time for new bulbs. Touching one of them caused it to light > up, indicating the base contacts are not contacting, so I

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

I bought a bunch of parts from Sean - nice guy! On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 2:14 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dan, et al. > > http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/5837040639.html > > HTH. > > Fred > > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > >

Re: [MBZ] 450SL and 250SEC on BAT

I was correct about the 450SL On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 1:55 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Calling elections? Nope, missed that one. > > Predicting auction results? Nope, 280SE coupe went up to $19k, reserve not > met. 450SL went for $13,250. > > What'll your th

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

Inductive/capacitive coupling, probably. Voltage means nothing, voltage times current means everything. A million volts at a picoamp probably won't even tickle. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Un

[MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

Got home from work, took care of some domestic stuff, starting the oil sucker before I began. Changed oil (Delo 400 LE 15W40) and installed a Mann oil filter. There was a spare Mann filter with the car, but when I took it out of the box and inspected it the bottom rolled edge of the metal part

[MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

Ceiling light fixture, has three small 15 watt bulbs, two were "out" so I decided it was time for new bulbs. Touching one of them caused it to light up, indicating the base contacts are not contacting, so I decided to take down the fixture and see if I could fix that. Here's the strange part. I

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

I took a quick look tonight, and the door check strap is still there, so I’m guessing there’s a good possibility that all the related stuff is there as well, but probably in the bottom of the door. I just happen to have a spare W126 door check - I’ll compare when I remove this one to see if the

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

I've got one from a 201 if somebody wants it... -Curt From: Curley McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 6:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts Aren't they the same as a 126?  (without the cover) 110

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

Yes, the 111/M180 (1962) was so quiet you could no hear it at idle. It was disconcerting, because you couldn't tell the thing was running. No vibration, no noise, nothing. Dwight Giles via Mercedes November 15, 2016 at 5:35 PM My new e320 is so quiet I am think

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

My new e320 is so quiet I am thinking of making a recording of my OM617 to play at idle. LOL. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Nov 15, 2016 6:20 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > That's funny > > > > Curt Raymond via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

123, 124, 126: Steel, and big sliding UNLUBRICATED BB's; seizes The balls are 15mm dia and can be ordered online 10 at a time. In all but the FL POS, I have been able to rebuild them, slather them full of Molykote BR2 gun grease, and NEVER have a failure again. I had new ones fail in under a

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

Stupid Crypsler people! They taught MB to rip off for parts so people junk perfectly good cars. Dan--- via Mercedes November 15, 2016 at 10:15 AM They are different part numbers. Some people claim that the rears don't have a partial detent in the travel like the

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

Aren't they the same as a 126? (without the cover) 110/111 on should bolt in. different spring/stop mechanism, but interchangeable. I think maybe 210 on might bolt in too.Last I knew, new ones were available. Dan--- via Mercedes November 15, 2016 at 9:16 A

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

That's funny Curt Raymond via Mercedes November 15, 2016 at 9:04 AM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n17B_uFF4cA I'm told "laka laka" is "yummy, yummy" in the Netherlands. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

I like that! 1 Dwight Giles via Mercedes November 15, 2016 at 8:57 AM I agree. I almost got run over by one coming up behind me. My choice for sound would be a 240D recording. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI __

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

Yeah, the frogs in Paree in 1970 had a habit of coasting down the narrow alleys at night with no lights. It was really easy to get creamed by one of them in the big dirty city with no streetlights. Part of why I never had any desire to ever go back to the big dirty city.I wanted them to b

Re: [MBZ] A blast of music from the past

Hey mister Tally Man Or the updated (not Harry B) Hey Mister Tally Ban version Both are great songs. archer75--- via Mercedes November 14, 2016 at 11:57 PM There must be a Hispanic virus going around. Caught myself listening to Harry Belafonte the other

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

Its hard to slight somebody raising the price on something nobody else seems to want to sell. He's got to stock the item and hope he can sell enough of them to make a profit. After all you could always buy a couple thousand and play the game yourself. In the end yeah he's doubled the price but o

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

Yeah, that's good old Ken - put out information that's readily available and charge exorbitant amounts for parts far cheaper elsewhere. Gotta hand it to him, though, he's done a good job of marketing. And he's the only place you can get Monarch injector nozzles in the US. Dan Sent from my iPad

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

https://mercedessource.com/store/1980-1985-123-chassis-sedan-and-wagon-aftermarket-rear-door-check-strap Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okie

[MBZ] Subject: W123 Parts

Finding my way through a few parts I need. Anyone have a good rear door check? They're NLA from MB and don't exist in the aftermarket. 123 730 03 16 Mercedessouce.com ?? Bob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arch

Re: [MBZ] Before & After - Wash

Fine except that it is dark at like 5PM now, so it pretty much kills outside work. --R On 11/15/16 10:00 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Yes, I need to get back out there. How does Wednesday or Thursday evening look? This weekend looks bad for me, Daughter has ballet practices / performa

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

Dan, et al. http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/5837040639.html HTH. Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Dan--- via Mercedes Sent: 15 November 2016 10:16 To: Mercedes List Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] W123 Parts

Re: [MBZ] 450SL and 250SEC on BAT

Calling elections? Nope, missed that one. Predicting auction results? Nope, 280SE coupe went up to $19k, reserve not met. 450SL went for $13,250. What'll your third act be? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Nov 11, 2016 at 11:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

Think of all the wear and tear they are subjected to. If the front don't fit head to the nearest Mercedes graveyard. On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 12:51 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I took one apart and cleaned/greased it; and maybe also repaired it years > ago, but I

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

I took one apart and cleaned/greased it; and maybe also repaired it years ago, but I don't remember the details. I remember that they were tricky to take apart and put back together. Gerry > In this case I'm not sure a URO would be the end of the world, they're not > that hard to change and giv

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

I never bother to read - exactly like Trump minus the alleged wealth. On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 12:19 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Again, there is some speculation that the fronts may fit the rears. I just > ordered a URO from the Amazon to see. > > I'm not sure Meyle is any better than URO th

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

Again, there is some speculation that the fronts may fit the rears. I just ordered a URO from the Amazon to see. I'm not sure Meyle is any better than URO these days. Much of their stuff comes out of China. I avoid it as I do URO. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 15, 2016, at 12:07 PM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

Do you not read? FRONT door checks... Rears are NLA. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 12:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts Autohaus has German door checks for $16.  Why pay more? On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 11

Re: [MBZ] A blast of music from the past

How about the okiebenz favorite? >From TulsaOK - Leon Russel - RIP 13NOV16. Nice musac. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bwMqliLXZQ mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery optio

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

Autohaus has German door checks for $16. Why pay more? On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 11:50 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Both listed are fronts, Dan said rears are NLA. > -Curt > > From: Andrew Strasfogel > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Curt Raymond ; Ji

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

Both listed are fronts, Dan said rears are NLA. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curt Raymond ; Jim Cathey Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 11:45 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts Available from Autohaus for $16. http://www.autohausaz.com/search/produc

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

http://www.everythingbenz.com/z/part/1237300316-mercedes-door-check-stop Dan wrote: > Finding my way through a few parts I need. > Anyone have a good rear door check? They're NLA from MB and don't exist in > the aftermarket. > > 123 730 03 16 > > Thanks, > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > _

Re: [MBZ] A blast of music from the past

J.S. Bach, F. Chopin, F. Schubert, R. Schumann, S. Rachmaninoff. On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 9:04 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nope, he is black from New York. He just sang Caribbean songs. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Nov 15, 2016, at 7:21 AM, Floyd Thursb

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

Available from Autohaus for $16. http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=argtyq55co34lh45ns0pmf3i&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1194320@300TDT&year=1983&cid=door@door&gid=11406@Door Check/Stop On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 11:36 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

A digital recording of a diesel idling would be perfect. On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 10:20 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > In NYC in the winter time you see mountain bikes with screws protruding > from the knobbies for ice traction... > -Curt > > From: Meade Dill

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

With the exception of the 107 door checks, which are _awesome_, I don't see how URO could really make them any worse than the DBAG's did. Never had to replace a 107 door check, on any of the five that I've owned. 107: Steel, and rollers; bulletproof 115: Pot metal, and rollers; breaks 123: Steel,

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

Agreed. I haven't checked to see if the old one is still in place - I don't think it is, as the door swings freely. Not something I paid a lot of attention to at the time. I know they can be rebuilt, sort of. I think that's what Jim did, or maybe Curly said something about it. Dan Sent fro

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

In this case I'm not sure a URO would be the end of the world, they're not that hard to change and give lots of warning before impending failure. IIRC Jim Cathey had a way to fix them if they weren't too failed... -Curt From: Dan--- via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: "d...@p

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

They are different part numbers. Some people claim that the rears don't have a partial detent in the travel like the driver's door does, but I haven't substantiated this. The fronts are still available, but they're stupid money from the Mothership, nearly $250/each. No doubt the impetus for UR

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

I've done some research and seen references to the front door check working on the rear doors. However, there were also comments about the front door check being longer possibly. As much as I detest the idea, URO sells front door checks for $16.00 on Amazon. As I get into this deeper I may thro

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

Weird. When I bought Dwight's 240D I think I replaced almost all the door checks. Actually as I think back I replaced them all on the '83 240D, any I put into the '78 probably came from the '83... -Curt From: Dan--- via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: "d...@penoff.com" Sent

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

NLA from the Classic Center, too. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 15, 2016, at 11:00 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > > I need one as well. Drivers side rear. > > Michael E. Esh > > >> On Nov 15, 2016, at 8:16 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Finding my way through a few p

Re: [MBZ] W123 Parts

I need one as well. Drivers side rear. Michael E. Esh > On Nov 15, 2016, at 8:16 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Finding my way through a few parts I need. > > Anyone have a good rear door check? They're NLA from MB and don't exist in > the aftermarket. > > 123 730 03 16 > > Thanks,

Re: [MBZ] Before & After - Wash

Being known as "Mr. Safety" around the house, it does have some value as I see it, but it's so damned ugly, and it's not stock. I'm not going to tear it out yet. It's not working, either. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 15, 2016, at 10:24 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sharp look

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

In NYC in the winter time you see mountain bikes with screws protruding from the knobbies for ice traction... -Curt From: Meade Dillon To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now? No headpho

[MBZ] W123 Parts

Finding my way through a few parts I need. Anyone have a good rear door check? They're NLA from MB and don't exist in the aftermarket. 123 730 03 16 Thanks, Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] Before & After - Wash

Sharp looking car. I don't understand the objections to the high-mount third brakelight, especially if it were functional. Maybe it is a little tall? "Safety is Paramount!" I wonder if you could retrofit an MB version from a 124 or 126? - Max Charleston SC _

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

No headphone, but often a wool hat over ears to fend off frostbite. Farmer John knobby tires were all the rage on mountain bikes back then, I could get through the snow pretty well, ice was another story. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 10:03 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

I didn't think about bicycles in my previous reply, what you say makes sense, especially if you had headphones in. Still, you need to be aware of your surroundings, head on a spring and all... -Curt From: Max Dillon via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Max Dillon Sent: Tuesda

Re: [MBZ] Before & After - Wash

Are you looking for one in good condition at a higher price or a fixer-upper? Gerry Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > The lighter is Uber cool. That's the first time I've seen one for reals. > > Can you remove that gawd-awful high brake light? > > I want a W123 badly. My W210 is awesome, but

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n17B_uFF4cA I'm told "laka laka" is "yummy, yummy" in the Netherlands. -Curt From: Dwight Giles via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Dwight Giles Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now? I ag

Re: [MBZ] Before & After - Wash

Yes, I need to get back out there. How does Wednesday or Thursday evening look? This weekend looks bad for me, Daughter has ballet practices / performances all weekend. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 14, 2016 6:50:04 PM EST, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >The

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

I agree. I almost got run over by one coming up behind me. My choice for sound would be a 240D recording. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Nov 15, 2016 8:59 AM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > The gummint is going to require Pioi and other electron-powered vehi

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

A bicycle rider experiences wind noise and their own breathing noise that can completely drown out any reasonably quiet vehicle. In my college days I rode a mountain bike all over the UW Madison Wisconsin campus, and I had to pay very close attention to the buses with engines in the rear, they

Re: [MBZ] I smoked mushrooms last night

http://www.businessinsider.com/mental-physical-effects-of-magic-mushrooms > On November 15, 2016 at 9:03 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > You can eat any kind of mushroom once > > --FT > > > On 11/15/16 8:59 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Not that I'm speaking from direct ex

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

On my bike, riding through a parking lot, one almost ran me over as I was making a turn, it tried to go around me. In a rotary on my bike, one tried to go around me on the outside when I moved to go off the rotary onto another road it almost clipped me. In both cases I was in the "right" (dea

Re: [MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

How can you not hear the noise a car makes on the pavement? They're far from silent. I don't consider myself the most observant person in the world but I notice when theres a car near me. Maybe I have a better self preservation instinct than most people... -Curt From: Floyd Thursby via Me

Re: [MBZ] Before & After - Wash

I experienced that when I got the Jetta, to go from a 123 to a 201 to a 3rd gen Jetta to the 4th gen Golf has been interesting. Each is a step up in comfort, quiet and power. Of the 4 I like the 123 and the 3rd gen Jetta the best. Both are a little rattly, fairly simple and easy to maintain. I'm

Re: [MBZ] I smoked mushrooms last night

I think it's mushrooms laced with lsd or something similar. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2016, at 7:59 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not that I'm speaking from direct experience, but I'm not aware that smoking > mushrooms yields any psychoactive effects. I believe it only occurs wh

Re: [MBZ] A blast of music from the past

Nope, he is black from New York. He just sang Caribbean songs. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2016, at 7:21 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't think Harry is hispanic, he's a Carib > > --FT > > >> On 11/15/16 12:57 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: >> There must be a H

Re: [MBZ] I smoked mushrooms last night

You can eat any kind of mushroom once --FT On 11/15/16 8:59 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Not that I'm speaking from direct experience, but I'm not aware that smoking mushrooms yields any psychoactive effects. I believe it only occurs when they are consumed by eating Dan who must not h

Re: [MBZ] A blast of music from the past

Dayo Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2016, at 11:57 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > There must be a Hispanic virus going around. Caught myself listening to Harry > Belafonte the other day. > Gerry > > OK Don wrote: > >> I did that a

Re: [MBZ] I smoked mushrooms last night

Not that I'm speaking from direct experience, but I'm not aware that smoking mushrooms yields any psychoactive effects. I believe it only occurs when they are consumed by eating Dan who must not have been there because I don't remember it Sent from my iPad >>> From: Kaleb C. Striplin via

[MBZ] OT Can you hear my Pious now?

The gummint is going to require Pioi and other electron-powered vehicles to make enough noise so you can hear it before it runs you over. Having had close encounters of the second kind more than once I can relate. -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothin

[MBZ] Roof Rack Crossbars for Andrew

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-items-sale-wanted-trade/2730793-used-mercedes-genuine-roof-rack-cross.html#post15181737 Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delive

Re: [MBZ] Before & After - Wash

Yeah, that third brake light is super socks. Doesn't work, either, so it's coming out. It's really weird now that I have multiple generations at one time. The W123 is so bare bones basic, noisy, etc., then you get into the W126 and it's so much better appointed and quieter, then move to the W14

Re: [MBZ] Before & After - Wash

The lighter is Uber cool. That's the first time I've seen one for reals. Can you remove that gawd-awful high brake light? I want a W123 badly. My W210 is awesome, but it's not the same. Bob R On Nov 14, 2016 7:10 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > You think? It’s pretty beat up. > > Kin

Re: [MBZ] A blast of music from the past

I don't think Harry is hispanic, he's a Carib --FT On 11/15/16 12:57 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: There must be a Hispanic virus going around. Caught myself listening to Harry Belafonte the other day. Gerry OK Don wrote: I did that a c

Re: [MBZ] A blast of music from the past

I spent a good bit of time in Puerto Rico in 1977. Out in the country side, not San Juan. It cured me of any desires for Spanish music. Although I did find the colorful fire stations very interesting architecture. Just another perspective.. Best Wishes, Roger Roger Hale Dinnerware Classi

Re: [MBZ] A blast of music from the past

That's OK. I was listening to Frank (Sinatra) the other day. > On Nov 15, 2016, at 12:57 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > There must be a Hispanic virus going around. Caught myself listening to Harry > Belafonte the other day. > Gerry > ~~~