Re: [MBZ] Such a bargain now

I've driven an M-1A1 and it was quite amazing. It had a handlebar with a twist grip like a motorcycle. So much power! I've also driven old-style (side lever) diesel tanks which aren't in the same league. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On B

Re: [MBZ] OT BMW diagnosis Question

My (gas) truck used to do that. I think the rubber seal on the gas cap became porous. I greased the gasket and that seems to have fixed it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliv

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

Permit for grading and drainage, because the EPA has dictated any water shed area has to have an engineered study before the drainage can be modified... [go figure... the government in action.. ] Then... because the building covers ground by virtue of having a roof... the run off has to be calcula

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

I found out that USAA won't insure a house with any knob-and-tube wiring. ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

On Tue, 30 May 2017 15:18:57 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks for asking. > Nothing worthy just yet. Been focused on putting up the new shop, and > all the prep work for that [engineering, permits, etc, etc.] Permits? Out in the middle of the boonies? Craig __

Re: [MBZ] Where's Gay Larry When You Need Him?

Rear ended? My 200D was one of the first to hit the shores of the US of A. It was sold in Nov of 1965 as a 66 model. It does not have the fender turn signals. I'd do a VIN check for Mfg. date. A 65 should be a 190Dc in the USA. 66 are all 200D. I have never seen a holdover 65 sold as a 6

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

Nice. Need to ask for list of all the work that needs to be done to make the car 100 percent. On May 30, 2017 9:36 PM, "Dan--- via Mercedes" wrote: > Cars like this: > > https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/cto/6146138993.html > > -D > > > On May 30, 2017, at 9:32 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

Cars like this: https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/cto/6146138993.html -D > On May 30, 2017, at 9:32 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have to admit, I've been looking that way because my finnie search has been > sucking big time... > > -D > >> On May 30, 2017, at 9:28 PM, Andrew Stra

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

I have to admit, I've been looking that way because my finnie search has been sucking big time... -D > On May 30, 2017, at 9:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Dan, you really oughta be collecting a108 sedan like this. Very very cool > car, with leather and beautiful wood interior. These wer

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Wilton Wheels

On Tue, 30 May 2017 18:20:59 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Oops, wrong picture. > Try this: > http://www.materiaincognita.com.br/tag/kombis/ Yes, that works much better. A VW Kombi tractor with a VW Kombi semi-trailer. Cute. Craig ___ http:

Re: [MBZ] Way beyond OT - Replacing CA avocado groves with coffee plantations

Winners and losers. On May 30, 2017 6:52 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > But wait, so-called "climate change" is supposed to be BAD! Who are these > people that would dare to actually try to make something positive out of > it? > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Tue, May 30

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

Dan, you really oughta be collecting a108 sedan like this. Very very cool car, with leather and beautiful wood interior. These were luxury sedans. The trick is finding one that has either been restored or as been garaged 450 years. Good luck with that haha On May 30, 2017 6:21 PM, "Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 126

Obsolete boat. Pass. On May 30, 2017 7:44 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Very nice but too much money and junk k&n > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 30, 2017, at 4:41 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > This looks pret

Re: [MBZ] Where's Gay Larry When You Need Him?

Looks like his neighborhood. is his email still lmolek? tin.man ___ 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.co

Re: [MBZ] OT mayor rumdum's town

RB wrote: > And, Chicago area has, what, 8 to 10 million people... That is the metro area population. Dead/wounded is the City of Chicato. from wiki: A breakdown of the 2009 estimated populations of the three Metropolitan Divisions of the MSA are as follows: Chicago-Aurora-Joliet, IL Metropolita

Re: [MBZ] Which transmission does a 95 E300D have?

722.4 I think Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 5:57 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/6143573154.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 126

Very nice but too much money and junk k&n Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 4:41 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > This looks pretty nice. If I was in the market for a 126, I would be all > over this. > > Dan, are you still looking for a 126? > > https://wichita.craigslist

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

Heck with that. This house is very original overall except for the kitchen and bathrooms. They have been updated many years ago from the original and need serious help now. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 3:32 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Don't forget the granite co

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 3:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > That is a gorgeous old house. Reminds me of my second fixer-upper, an old > Victorian. I have no idea what a "fixed-up" value would be on it but it > looks like 2 bathrooms and a kitchen would need

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

I love old and big, I really love the wood work and details in this house. It's amazing how well built old houses are. Do you think a house built today will be standing in 70 years? 100 years? Hell a little wind blows such as a baby f0 tornado and they are toast. Sent from my iPhone > On May

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

Could be restore and flip, but would most likely be restore and maybe rent for a while, or by the time it's done I might want to live it in a while myself and rent out the ranch. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 2:29 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > > Could be a fantastic beautiful home or

Re: [MBZ] Tars

I was not in the market for brand new rubber for Allen, who had severely dry rotted tires. My favorite PnP has set up a separate wheel/tire operation with quality rubber and rims. The prices are pretty good. I paid $200 for four Yokohamas that they mounted and balanced. There was a set of AM

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

I've thought that a Cri Cri would be a lot of fun - there is an electric one now, and a turbine powered one as well. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:56 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On May 30, 2017 at 5:37 PM OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > If you are repl

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

How about a windmill? Use the wind to drive the pump to fill the tank, have a powered version for back-up. https://www.etsy.com/listing/257221071/build-your-own-windmill-diy-plans-water?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_b-craft_supplies_and_tools-tools_and_equipment&utm_c

Re: [MBZ] Which transmission does a 95 E300D have?

And look at this for some guidance. You’ll need more information from the seller, however, as they don’t qualify exactly what the issue is when it warms up… http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/transmission/trans_722_Mitchell1.pdf -D > On May 30, 2017, at 6:57 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes

[MBZ] Blue Light special

After taking Mom to visit Dad’s resting place, I gathered a few more HF items to make my painting learning curve better. Then I used the rest of the sunlight to prep Polei for lights. I kept opening the tin of bondo and then closing it up, as I was jumping ahead of the many steps prior to appl

Re: [MBZ] Which transmission does a 95 E300D have?

722.435 -D > On May 30, 2017, at 6:57 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/6143573154.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or chan

[MBZ] Which transmission does a 95 E300D have?

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Re: [MBZ] Way beyond OT - Replacing CA avocado groves with coffee plantations

But wait, so-called "climate change" is supposed to be BAD! Who are these people that would dare to actually try to make something positive out of it? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:58 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I just had to

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

Works for me: https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/6143179567.html Must have dropped the “l” on the end. Try it now. -D > On May 30, 2017, at 6:14 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tue, 30 May 2017 18:07:48 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Since you’re thinking about moving

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Wilton Wheels

Oops, wrong picture. Try this: http://www.materiaincognita.com.br/tag/kombis/ ___ 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] Where's Gay Larry When You Need Him?

What was Marshall's first Benz? > On May 30, 2017 at 6:10 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/6150863379.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

Thanks for asking. Nothing worthy just yet. Been focused on putting up the new shop, and all the prep work for that [engineering, permits, etc, etc.] It is 120' x 70' with 14' eve height. All the ground work is now done for that. Leveled 3 acres while I had the machinery on site to prep for the ot

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Wilton Wheels

> On May 30, 2017 at 6:08 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > On Tue, 30 May 2017 17:20:00 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I didn't notice the rims at first: > > https://68.media.tumblr.com/93680ae9293d74af93c1cb87ef18d7fd/tumblr_olvrtk9LLu1ttxfeno1_500.jpg > > That page s

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

On Tue, 30 May 2017 18:07:48 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Since you’re thinking about moving to Nashville? Or Memphis? > > https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/6143179567.htm There is nothing here No web page for this address 404 Error _ ( retu

[MBZ] Where's Gay Larry When You Need Him?

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/6150863379.html Interesting. And it’s a diesel. -D ___ 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/mail

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

Yup. > On May 30, 2017, at 5:58 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > From your place to his? > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> I didn’t catch that either. >> I rest my case about the guy’s integrity. >> -D >>> On May 30, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Someh

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Wilton Wheels

On Tue, 30 May 2017 17:20:00 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > I didn't notice the rims at first: > https://68.media.tumblr.com/93680ae9293d74af93c1cb87ef18d7fd/tumblr_olvrtk9LLu1ttxfeno1_500.jpg That page shows: This XML file does not appear to have any style information associated

[MBZ] One for Snook

Since you’re thinking about moving to Nashville? Or Memphis? https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/6143179567.htm -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 126

Why would he put a K&N air filter on it? RB On 30/05/2017 4:41 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: This looks pretty nice. If I was in the market for a 126, I would be all over this. Dan, are you still looking for a 126? https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6148788595.html Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

From your place to his? Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I didn’t catch that either. I rest my case about the guy’s integrity. -D On May 30, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Somehow I missed the punch line, or maybe I didn't read the ad last night: "Driven 1300 miles with

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

Chevette floorpan? Never heard of that, or any unibody chassis being used for that matter. I think the Fiberfab Gazelle was a custom chassis with a Pinto drivetrain and suspension. Mitch. > On May 30, 2017 at 5:43 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > > These are the worst. AND its bui

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

> On May 30, 2017 at 5:37 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > > If you are replying to my comment about a fun to drive AMG 600, then it was > tongue-in-cheek. You are correct - couldn't afford to drive one . . . even > my airplane is probably cheaper to operate. Well, most old guys with twin eng

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 126

Temps don’t exceed 100F here. For that matter, it has never reached 100F in Tampa and most of Florida since they started keeping records of temperatures. And my W126 is black. Doesn’t seem to make a bit of difference to me. I get 45F vent temperatures, it’s plenty cool inside. -D > On May

Re: [MBZ] Seller in over their head

Looks mildly thrashed for its age with the rust spot and tired upholstery, but they’re not that far off the mark. Worst model year you could choose, though. I’ve seen a lot of these as toast in Florida. The combination of the under hood cats and aging fuel injection hoses makes for a very, ve

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

> On May 30, 2017 at 5:33 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > What is the fuel burn per hour alone? On a couple of 5000hp turbines? A bit more than your 240D... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 126

Nope, it's black - not an acceptable color where the temps exceed 100F On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks nice, but no vergassers. > > I’m currently looking for a finnie, nothing else. > > Thanks! > > -D > > > > On May 30, 2017, at 5:4

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

You can’t imagine how many of these I see for sale on my daily national Craigslist search when I’m looking for finnies. Lots and lots, maybe 10-12 in a day’s search. -D > On May 30, 2017, at 5:43 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > These are the worst. AND its built on a Chevette b

Re: [MBZ] OT BMW diagnosis Question

It could be. I've had that showing on the Toyota for something like 5 or 6 years now after it rolled. They repaired everything but the light came on about 5-6 months after that. I've replaced the the cap and it didn't help so it is probably the hoses somewhere at the tank. I gave up trying to f

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 126

Looks nice, but no vergassers. I’m currently looking for a finnie, nothing else. Thanks! -D > On May 30, 2017, at 5:41 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > This looks pretty nice. If I was in the market for a 126, I would be all > over this. > > Dan, are you still looking for a 126

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

Run 110v down to the pond to a 12v battery with a battery charger? Easier to push than to pull I think. We had a 110v pump up at the pond once that could suck that high but it took a lot of priming to get it to do so. Theres maybe an 18' elevation change from the pond to the camp, we'll want to

[MBZ] I hate these kits

These are the worst. AND its built on a Chevette body? https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6148904850.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://m

Re: [MBZ] OT mayor rumdum's town

Knock it off - this is a political commentary. List Mom > On May 30, 2017, at 5:24 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Imagine if the last 4 weekends, the toll of dead/wounded in iraq or > afganistan waa > 6/25 > 6/15 > 4/34 > 5/49 > The media would be in a tizzy showing flag

[MBZ] Very nice 126

This looks pretty nice. If I was in the market for a 126, I would be all over this. Dan, are you still looking for a 126? https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6148788595.html Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Poosing the Paints

You guys are doing this all wrong if it’s taking you more than 45 minutes to an hour to clay bar a whole car. In most cases I’m done in 30 minutes. Knead the clay into a flat piece about 2” x 3”. Spray down an area about 2’ x 2’ on the roof of the car, for example. Just wet it, it doesn’t hav

[MBZ] Seller in over their head

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

12v sump pump in a floating cage, feeding a 5/8" garden hose? Naw, too much voltage drop running a 12v motor that far from the cabin... Can you get a self priming 12v pump that can suck all the way from the pond? Mitch. > On May 30, 2017 at 5:22 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > Oh I shou

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

If you are replying to my comment about a fun to drive AMG 600, then it was tongue-in-cheek. You are correct - couldn't afford to drive one . . . even my airplane is probably cheaper to operate. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:06 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I meant f

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

What is the fuel burn per hour alone? RB On 30/05/2017 4:31 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: What's the hourly rate on a really big Sikorsky? On May 30, 2017 at 4:49 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: You could air freight it and still come out ahead. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT mayor rumdum's town

But, the bad guys mostly kill or wound each other don't they? No shortage of bad guys so most folks are not anxious to pay for more security to reduce the numbers of bad guys dropping dead. And, Chicago area has, what, 8 to 10 million people so a half dozen on a weekend is a very small percenta

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

What's the hourly rate on a really big Sikorsky? > On May 30, 2017 at 4:49 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > You could air freight it and still come out ahead. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

[MBZ] OT mayor rumdum's town

Imagine if the last 4 weekends, the toll of dead/wounded in iraq or afganistan waa 6/25 6/15 4/34 5/49 The media would be in a tizzy showing flag draped coffins and endless panels on the tube about what has gone wrong with our wars. But it is not iraq or afganistan or any other country.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

The hassle of getting out the generator, getting it started, pumping the water, putting it away... We could set up a permanent generator station and in fact we probably will at some point but this should work with less energy input. If you change your mindset from a normal household pump this ide

[MBZ] OT: VW Wilton Wheels

I didn't notice the rims at first: https://68.media.tumblr.com/93680ae9293d74af93c1cb87ef18d7fd/tumblr_olvrtk9LLu1ttxfeno1_500.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

Back in the 50's cottagers on Lake of the Woods had water towers with big galvanized tanks on top (or had the tank on the roof of the cottage). They would use a gasoline engine powered pump to fill the tank periodically from the lake and then gravity would provide water in the cottage sink and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

Why not just run a small generator when you need to pump water? Should be simpler than running a 115v motor from solar/batteries. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 11:10 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 30 May 2017 07:09:04 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > > LED lights have gotten there,

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

OR anything else with 12 cylinders. RB On 30/05/2017 4:06 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: I meant for my original email to say CANNOT. In other words, you better be a mechanic or rich if you want to drive a 12 cyl MB. -Original Message- From: G Mann [mailto:g2ma...@gmail.com] Se

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

I meant for my original email to say CANNOT. In other words, you better be a mechanic or rich if you want to drive a 12 cyl MB. -Original Message- From: G Mann [mailto:g2ma...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 3:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Diges

[MBZ] Way beyond OT - Replacing CA avocado groves with coffee plantations

I just had to share this mind-boggling little news clip. MEET THE CALIF. COFFEE CRAZE Southern California avocado groves are finding economic revitalization in coffee. Farmers are confronting a problem of aging avocado trees in the region that are producing less fruit. At the same time, many also

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

You could air freight it and still come out ahead. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:48 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 30 May 2017 15:31:50 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > But, how much for a good sized vacant lot in McLean VA? > > And how much to move it the 1172 miles to McLe

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

On Tue, 30 May 2017 15:31:50 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > But, how much for a good sized vacant lot in McLean VA? And how much to move it the 1172 miles to McLean? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Poosing the Paints

On the other hand, I was trying to get it done as quickly as possible. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:42 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > I really didn't think it was that bad. It took me a long time because I > was trying to make it perfect. On the first pass, I could tell it was > working. > > Don Snook

Re: [MBZ] OT BMW diagnosis Question

Yes, your cap might not seal any more, or a line could be leaking in the evap system, or... Did you write down the OBDII code number for the fault? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Poosing the Paints

I really didn't think it was that bad. It took me a long time because I was trying to make it perfect. On the first pass, I could tell it was working. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 2:58 PM To: Merced

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

I didn’t catch that either. I rest my case about the guy’s integrity. -D > On May 30, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Somehow I missed the punch line, or maybe I didn't read the ad last night: > "Driven 1300 miles with no issues." > > _

Re: [MBZ] I need to pay for my meth and can only afford Walmart tires.

$10k is psycho money for that car in its current condition. It’s been resprayed, at least around the radiator support, as you can see where there are parts that have been masked off. They would be standard black if they were original. Hinges and sills are correct, so whoever repainted it eith

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Familiar

Somehow I missed the punch line, or maybe I didn't read the ad last night: "Driven 1300 miles with no issues." ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.ok

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

Hey G-man, how's the bus project coming along? Any piccies we can drool over? --FT On 5/30/17 4:33 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: True, but only TO the repair shop not away from the repair shop. -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

A buddy of mine had a scheme to move this old church from Sullivans Island to Mt. Plastic (where Max lives), had the structure movers and a huge barge all lined up, then for some reasons not entirely clear (various Town Fathers got upset maybe) he decided not to do it and built onto it instead,

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

True, but only TO the repair shop not away from the repair shop. Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

Don't forget the granite countertops and stainless steel appliances (unless it takes 10 years to renovate in which case those will be passed their best before date) RB On 30/05/2017 3:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: That is a gorgeous old house. Reminds me of my second fixer-upper, a

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

But, how much for a good sized vacant lot in McLean VA? RB On 30/05/2017 3:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Fix it up, then jack it up and move it to McLean, VA. Flip for $2 mm. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: That is

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

Fix it up, then jack it up and move it to McLean, VA. Flip for $2 mm. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That is a gorgeous old house. Reminds me of my second fixer-upper, an old > Victorian. I have no idea what a "fixed-up" value woul

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

That is a gorgeous old house. Reminds me of my second fixer-upper, an old Victorian. I have no idea what a "fixed-up" value would be on it but it looks like 2 bathrooms and a kitchen would need to be upgraded. The rest looks mostly cosmetic, stripping, paint, etc. and sand the floors and ref

Re: [MBZ] I need to pay for my meth and can only afford Walmart tires.

Good point. If the owner repainted with a "pretty close to matching red" color then the value plummets. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 12:14 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Under the hood does not look like the same color as the exterior of the > car. The exterior looks

Re: [MBZ] Poosing the Paints

I tried using the clay bar once and resolved never to do this again. Way too painstaking. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 12:02 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I second the suggestion to use a Clay Bar. I have tried it on a several > cars and it made a HUGE difference.

Re: [MBZ] OT BMW diagnosis Question

Did they turn the light off and did it then come back on shortly after you started to drive it? I think that if it is the gas cap, and you have tightened it, you may have to drive it several times before the system resets itself. RB On 30/05/2017 2:22 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: M

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

Old and big. Likely not well insulated. Old Windows as noted by Kaleb. Expensive to heat and cool which may be why it has been abandoned by its owners. RB On 30/05/2017 2:29 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: Could be a fantastic beautiful home or a moneypit.One thing I'm sure you know

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

Could be a fantastic beautiful home or a moneypit.One thing I'm sure you know is houses of this age used REAL WOOD. Slow growth trees that are as hard as iron. The bones of the house are probably still good. A foundation issue would scare me a little. It would definitely be a long term p

Re: [MBZ] OT BMW diagnosis Question

Possibly. Another reason could be that the system isn't sealed or is leaking elsewhere. The W140s will do this, and if it's not the cap it's a leak in the lines back to the tank from the recirculation system or a bad valve that controls vacuum into that system. -D > On May 30, 2017, at 3:22 P

[MBZ] OT BMW diagnosis Question

My 2000 BMW 740iL has the Service Engine Soon light on. I went to Autozone and had them check it. It was the evap emission code and their system said check the gas cap. I know that's a common fault for some people. But, I checked it and my gas cap was on tight. I took it off and put it bac

Re: [MBZ] Tars

My local Craigslist has a couple of places that are always advertising used tires for cheep. I've looked at their ads and they seem to have a good range of brands and sizes that are pretty reasonable based on the brand/type/amount of tread depth. They are physical businesses, not in the best o

Re: [MBZ] Tars

That's a good tip Don, I'll remember that. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 12:50 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I purchased a set of used tires on ebay for my old BMW. They had the > tread depth measurements shown in the pictures. Assumi

Re: [MBZ] Tars

I purchased a set of used tires on ebay for my old BMW. They had the tread depth measurements shown in the pictures. Assuming a new tire is approximately 10/32", then the tires I bought were new or very nearly new. It was a set of Sumitomo all season performance tires. I have been very happy

Re: [MBZ] I need to pay for my meth and can only afford Walmart tires.

Under the hood does not look like the same color as the exterior of the car. The exterior looks to be about the same as my 76 300D. RB On 30/05/2017 11:10 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: It is a crazy price. But, I love these 250 coupes. That can't be the original paint, can it? My 7

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

On 29/05/2017 9:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: If, and I do mean a big if, I did explore it further I would have an inspector or structural engineer look at it first. Engineer sounds good. Home Inspectors are often not worth much. Some have no real idea about construction issue

Re: [MBZ] I need to pay for my meth and can only afford Walmart tires.

It is a crazy price. But, I love these 250 coupes. That can't be the original paint, can it? My 71 250 was RED like sports car red. This looks like a much more modern red. I still like it. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: S

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

On Tue, 30 May 2017 07:09:04 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > LED lights have gotten there, IMHO. I hope that all of your lighting is > non-incandescent. If not, that'd help. Fans and pumps you can't do > much about. What about the power-factor controllers for inductive loads? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

I thought the conventional wisdom was a normal person can afford to drive a 12 Cyl. MB. That's what my mechanic always told me. Donald H. Snook -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 2

Re: [MBZ] Poosing the Paints

I second the suggestion to use a Clay Bar. I have tried it on a several cars and it made a HUGE difference. The paint afterward is smooth and slick and this was even before putting any kind of wax on it. All the warnings about using a clay bar are very important. Divide your bar into sever

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