Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-31 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I think the three issues with knob and tube are (1) possible arcing at poor solder joints, (2) brittle old natural rubber insulation, and (3) possible insulation overheating/failure if insulation was added. I replaced all the KNT in the attic and the insulation just crumbled when I bent the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

2017-05-31 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Our farm had a hydraulic ram pump at one time for stock watering. Pump is still in the barn. It takes a bit of water flow, but if you have it it'll run 24x7 for decades. There's only one moving part. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-31 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Knob and tube has excellent insulation potential, very hard to get a short due to the physical isolation of the two conductors. It is also air-cooled, so it doesn't overheat as much under overload. On the down side, there's never a safety ground, and it is more exposed to physical damage since

Re: [MBZ] 1972 Mercedes 280SE $1000

2017-05-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The rust is wicked, and not in the good sense. On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 8:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks like it’s ready for the back 40. > > -D > > > > On May 31, 2017, at 8:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Blown radiator

2017-05-31 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > > May 31, 2017 at 5:10 PM > > So a couple of weeks ago I patched a crack in the kids radiator after > > he hit something which pushed one of the side supports until the tank. > > This weekend he said it blew. I took a look at

Re: [MBZ] Come Begging

2017-05-31 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
You must have more pictures than the 4 on the ad.. What I can see from the one picture, the interior looks ok. The dash is cracked, but that is normal, unless you are trying to turn it into a museum exhibit. Dan Penoff via Mercedes May 31, 2017 at 7:36 PM The

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-31 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
What's the past tense of ATTABOY ? On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 8:26 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > > You noticed, of course, my Victorians were RESTORED, incl, parquet and > tile floors, original wood moldings throughout, several fireplace surrounds > and mantels,

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-31 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, a real pity to see a house ruined like that. You noticed, of course, my Victorians were RESTORED, incl, parquet and tile floors, original wood moldings throughout, several fireplace surrounds and mantels, decorative plaster ceilings, beautiful stairways with walnut balustrades, etc.,

Re: [MBZ] The Crack is Strong, or the Altitude is Affecting their Brain...

2017-05-31 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
It's a Mercedes, miles don't count. An old low miles car is trouble - more than higher miles, and I don't consider one to be "high mileage" till it's over 350,000. On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 7:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not really. Hagerty and PPI put it at

Re: [MBZ] A car that needs poos

2017-05-31 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Wonder how much for the Delorian or the Rolls in the background? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 31, 2017 8:22:43 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > > >1992 Mercedes 500SL hard top convertible

Re: [MBZ] A car that needs poos

2017-05-31 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Until I read the text, I couldn't figure out why all the cars had doors or windows open. I was thinking "if you shut the doors, most of the dust will stay outside the car". it is complete but was running when parked but got water in it ___

Re: [MBZ] 1972 Mercedes 280SE $1000

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Looks like it’s ready for the back 40. -D > On May 31, 2017, at 8:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > This has been for sale for a long time. I wonder how bad it is. > > 1972 Mercedes 280SE > http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6123820284.html > > via

[MBZ] Come Begging

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The seller on this car is now contacting me and asking me to consider it - he wants to “talk about the price”. Interior is an issue but the car is otherwise solid. Hagerty on this car in this condition is between $3k and $5k, roughly. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/6091781141.html

[MBZ] 1972 Mercedes 280SE $1000

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
This has been for sale for a long time. I wonder how bad it is. 1972 Mercedes 280SE http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6123820284.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___

[MBZ] Rustbucket

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1996 Mercedes E300 Diesel - 315,XXX miles - https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/6155104641.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

[MBZ] A car that needs poos

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1992 Mercedes 500SL hard top convertible http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/6153373062.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

Re: [MBZ] The Crack is Strong, or the Altitude is Affecting their Brain...

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Not really. Hagerty and PPI put it at about $10k. My biggest concern would be the miles it’s got (160k) and the location. I could see maybe $8500. -D > On May 31, 2017, at 8:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow, that is THE car. Too bad it's

Re: [MBZ] The Crack is Strong, or the Altitude is Affecting their Brain...

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Wow, that is THE car. Too bad it's about 10k too high. Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2017, at 6:29 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Beautiful car, stupid price. > > https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/6154876917.html > > -D > >

[MBZ] The Crack is Strong, or the Altitude is Affecting their Brain...

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Beautiful car, stupid price. https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/6154876917.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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

2017-05-31 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
https://pics.me.me/momlthebabysitterdoesnt-want-to-breastfeed-me-she-only-wants-to-breastfeed-15858285.png > On May 31, 2017 at 7:24 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > > > I would have thought that you were past that stage. > > Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: > > RB wrote: >

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

2017-05-31 Thread MG via Mercedes
I would have thought that you were past that stage. Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: RB wrote: Who is going to do the cooking and cleaning? That and breastfeeding. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

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

2017-05-31 Thread MG via Mercedes
Granny of course! Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 31/05/2017 5:02 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: Tsk tsk tsk...Such prurient thoughts. You should be thinking of parts, for the repairs. Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 31/05/2017 10:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: damn boy you

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yeah, I know. It’s out there somewhere…. -D > On May 31, 2017, at 7:18 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Patience, grasshopper > >> Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> May 31, 2017 at 6:12 PM >> Yabbut the ear nose and throat

Re: [MBZ] Blown radiator

2017-05-31 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
You don't know until you try - I wouldn't have thought the first patch would work . . . On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 6:09 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think its beyond patching at this point. > > > On 5/31/2017 5:34 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] somebody needs this....

2017-05-31 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I am not sure the 250 is right, but that is what the ad says. Maybe it was japan or RTW only, if there was one. I've only seen/heard of 160 and 305. My first motorcycle was a 305. I had to rebuild the top end. After that it was ok, but it always vibrated a LOT. I called it the

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Patience, grasshopper Dan Penoff via Mercedes May 31, 2017 at 6:12 PM Yabbut the ear nose and throat doctor who owns it thinks it’s worth a heck of a lot more than it is. It will be on CL for a long, long time. -D ___

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Yeah, but the $1,000 one is more what I had in mind, budgetwise... On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 6:11 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought the brand new one (the first one Dan linked) looked interesting > for $3500...which I think is less than the kit sold for in

Re: [MBZ] somebody needs this....

2017-05-31 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
A 250 Dream? Never saw one of those in person. I don't think they were as common as the 160 and 305 were. My dad bought a used 160 Dream in 1971, then the next winter he traded it in on a new/leftover 1971 Suzuki T500. My first bike was a CB200T, a direct descendant of the CB160. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yabbut the ear nose and throat doctor who owns it thinks it’s worth a heck of a lot more than it is. It will be on CL for a long, long time. -D > On May 31, 2017, at 7:00 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > there is one in desmoines. > >> Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I thought the brand new one (the first one Dan linked) looked interesting for $3500...which I think is less than the kit sold for in 1985 without the drivetrain. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Blown radiator

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I think its beyond patching at this point. On 5/31/2017 5:34 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Patch it at the new crack? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Back about 10 years ago there was a old Tudor style 4000sqft house that used to belong to a long time dr in town that was a beautiful old house built in the early 1900s. It ended up forclosed on and was listed for about 70-80K in Claremore where we used to live. Housing market very strong

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
there is one in desmoines. Dan Penoff via Mercedes May 31, 2017 at 5:52 PM Yeah, given the choice I would really like to find something 64 or newer for that reason.. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yeah, given the choice I would really like to find something 64 or newer for that reason.. -D > On May 31, 2017, at 6:46 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > >> Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> May 31, 2017 at 3:32 PM >> …it’s in

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Sommat like this one is what I have in mind. https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/6128462106.html Pity it's halfway across the nation, tho. On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 5:17 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 31 May 2017 16:30:40 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >

Re: [MBZ] Blown radiator

2017-05-31 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
no, because it already had a hole in the radiator. There was no way for the pressure to build up. It does not look like a stress/vibration crack. It looks like a overpressure crack. I'll give ya $500 for it, delivered. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes May 31,

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Dan Penoff via Mercedes May 31, 2017 at 3:32 PM …it’s in the middle of nowhere… https://hanford.craigslist.org/cto/6155706026.html Dang it. -D The good thing about it is that the carbs are dual Solex! Bad is that in 1960, is still has drum brakes on all 4s,

Re: [MBZ] Taco Bell

2017-05-31 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 31 May 2017 14:28:45 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > I'm 53, think I can get discount in 7 years. I don't think you look as > old as me. Maybe Curt or Craig could confirm that. Mitch. Yes, I also think Kaleb doesn't look as old as Mitch. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Blown radiator

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It did not exhibit any signs of that last time around. Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2017, at 5:32 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ja..too much pressure? Like he overheated it severely the first time , > so the head cracked and is blowing exhaust

Re: [MBZ] Blown radiator

2017-05-31 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Patch it at the new crack? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 31, 2017 6:10:21 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >So a couple of weeks ago I patched a crack in the kids radiator after >he hit something which pushed one of the side

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-31 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
1984 thru '87 I was part owner of (1/3 on one, 1/4 on the other) and restored two 1875 Victorian mansions (one a 4200 SF, other 5000SF) listed on The National Register of Historic Places. Early '88 'bought and moved into 3500SF Georgian Colonial Revival (like those in Williamsburg, VA, and

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Still have that red car. Wife drives it daily. Current stable includes: 1997 SL500 - 112k 1995 E300D - 257k 1994 S420 - 120k 1990 350SDL - 272k -D > On May 31, 2017, at 6:26 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > I should have thought that red MB convertible

Re: [MBZ] Blown radiator

2017-05-31 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Ja..too much pressure? Like he overheated it severely the first time , so the head cracked and is blowing exhaust gasses into the radiator? Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes May 31, 2017 at 5:10 PM So a couple of weeks ago I patched a crack in the kids

Re: [MBZ] Blown radiator

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No the top. Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2017, at 5:23 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Wed, 31 May 2017 17:10:21 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> So a couple of weeks ago I patched a crack in the kids radiator after

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I should have thought that red MB convertible that you had (maybe still have) would have fit that bill pretty nicely given where you live. The reason I am reluctant to buy a newer boat has a lot to do with the cost of one. I would not use it enough to justify the cost. If I had a $40K boat I

Re: [MBZ] Blown radiator

2017-05-31 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 31 May 2017 17:10:21 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > So a couple of weeks ago I patched a crack in the kids radiator after > he hit something which pushed one of the side supports until the tank. > This weekend he said it blew. I took a look at it

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
With that car and that distance shipping is a no-brainer. I can't see taking an unknown 50+ year old car on a 2000+ mile journey. It'd maybe make a good episode of "Roadkill". Maybe pitch them the idea. -Curt From: Mountain Man via Mercedes To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 31 May 2017 17:23:01 -0400 archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Dan Penoff wrote: > > > …it’s in the middle of nowhere… > > > > https://hanford.craigslist.org/cto/6155706026.html > > > > Dang it. > > That's in

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 31 May 2017 16:30:40 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > I use an app on my phone called cPro or something like that. I was using www.searchtempest.com to search for cars and that site suggested www.autotempest.com Craig

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Craig wrote: > Or repeat the process you had with your SEL. Or repeat the process you had with your LWB - say hi to Al. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 31 May 2017 16:32:22 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > …it’s in the middle of nowhere… > > https://hanford.craigslist.org/cto/6155706026.html Fly to LAX of SFO, rent a car one-way, drive it home ... Or repeat the process you had with your SEL. Craig

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

2017-05-31 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
RB wrote: > Who is going to do the cooking and cleaning? That and breastfeeding. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Son of a b…. I never thought about him - he goes by “gcvisalia”. Already dropped him an email. Talked to the seller., Some Hispanic guy I could hardly understand, doesn’t know the car, bought it from a local mechanic that owned it for many years. When I asked him about things like the back

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

2017-05-31 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 31/05/2017 5:02 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: Tsk tsk tsk...Such prurient thoughts. You should be thinking of parts, for the repairs. Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 31/05/2017 10:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: damn boy you gonna have a regular compound out there in the

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Gerry wrote: > That's in Washington state, isn't it? How far would that be from Jim? scroll back out - just west of Visalia, CA tin.tin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
-D wrote: > …it’s in the middle of nowhere… mercedeslist george lives east of there in visalia, fwiw tin.tin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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

2017-05-31 Thread MG via Mercedes
Tsk tsk tsk...Such prurient thoughts. You should be thinking of parts, for the repairs. Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 31/05/2017 10:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: damn boy you gonna have a regular compound out there in the boonies. I guess we can all drive our dizzels down

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I want a “fun” car to drive for leisure and on the weekends when the weather is nice. The other cars are nice, but they’re transportation. I like to have something that’s unique and unusual, and a finnie is one car I’ve always liked ever since I had my 1962 300SE. I could ask you why do you

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I hate having to get in and out of corvettes. I had to drive one just yesterday. They are not made for tall guys. Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2017, at 4:47 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why do you want one of these so bad? > You already have some

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Why do you want one of these so bad? You already have some nice cars and have had others that you have moved on from that are a heck of a lot better than some early 60's car.. I doubt a finnie is either all that fun to drive or all that safe. Admire from afar and stick with cars a bit newer

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Dan Penoff wrote: > …it’s in the middle of nowhere… > > https://hanford.craigslist.org/cto/6155706026.html > > Dang it. That's in Washington state, isn't it? How far would that be from Jim? Gerry --- This email has been checked for viruses

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It does appear dull compared to the left one. Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2017, at 4:41 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does the right rear taillight frame/trim look like it’s got no plating? > > Engine compartment sure is clean. > > -D > > >> On May

Re: [MBZ] Taco Bell

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I heard something about that on the radio. The millennial women have figured out the men their own are are snowflakes and have started going after older established men because they want stability. Even to the point of giving up having kids and potentially taking care of the man when he gets

Re: [MBZ] Taco Bell

2017-05-31 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 31/05/2017 4:37 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: They were sayin' that there is a study our tax $$$ paid for that sez the young girls are sick of the metroqueers and want to chase older men since they are more likely to be a man. and have a job and cash RB

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Does the right rear taillight frame/trim look like it’s got no plating? Engine compartment sure is clean. -D > On May 31, 2017, at 5:31 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks pretty nice for a commie car. (Communists in yurp rotated their stars > to point

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

2017-05-31 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Several feral cats are in the neighborhood - they don't seem to make much of a dent, though I'd hate to see the rodent population if they weren't here. They do like us feeding the birds, making them easier to catch. We figure there are enough birds to go around. On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 4:35 PM,

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

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
We have 5-6 cats outside plus whatever barn cats live around here. I have a bunch of seats stored in the barn and have not seen any mice damage on them. I wish the cars would trail out to the back 40 where the parts cars are and keep mice out of the cars. I do see mice crap and such in cars.

Re: [MBZ] Taco Bell

2017-05-31 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
They were sayin' that there is a study our tax $$$ paid for that sez the young girls are sick of the metroqueers and want to chase older men since they are more likely to be a man. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes May 31, 2017 at 4:31 PM No I went inside.

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Awful aftermarket seat covers Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2017, at 4:31 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks pretty nice for a commie car. (Communists in yurp rotated their stars > to point down , especially on fin cars and 114/5s. Max's Italian

[MBZ] Rats WUZ: Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

2017-05-31 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
You both need a couple rat terriers that you don't feed much and don't let in the house, and a similarly hungry cat in the garage. We had a BC that could cover a quarter mile in 10 seconds if she thought there was a morsel of food to be had. She was the ugliest cat ever, but also the best

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It's nowhere yet. A fellow list member was looking for a car and I figured this would fit the bill. If the list member does not want to do a deal maybe I should put it in BAT. Btw, that is how you take photos to try and sell a vehicle. When I do list cars for sale I get very little emails about

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

2017-05-31 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
It will help control them, and make poisoning and trapping easier. On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 4:29 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you think building a garage will keep the rodents out you are dreaming. > They will find a way in. They will run in when the

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

2017-05-31 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 30 May 2017 22:05:20 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > The list goes on and on... to date.. a bit more than $8,000 in permit > fees and another $12,000 in engineering fees to produce drawings > with engineers registered stamp for the various elements of the

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Looks pretty nice for a commie car. (Communists in yurp rotated their stars to point down , especially on fin cars and 114/5s. Max's Italian in-laws should be able to confirm this. Dan Penoff via Mercedes May 31, 2017 at 3:32 PM …it’s in the middle of nowhere…

Re: [MBZ] Taco Bell

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No I went inside. Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2017, at 3:19 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On May 31, 2017 at 4:04 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >> >> >> HAHAHAHAHA - - - you didn't last time I saw you, but she might have

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I use an app on my phone called cPro or something like that. Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2017, at 3:05 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hey - what's the national CL search site? The old Crazedlist.com no longer > exists. > > On Wed, May 31, 2017 at

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

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
If you think building a garage will keep the rodents out you are dreaming. They will find a way in. They will run in when the doors are open. Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2017, at 3:01 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > I actually have a letter from the county

Re: [MBZ] Taco Bell

2017-05-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Probably. She was way too friendly. Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2017, at 3:00 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > She thinks you're hot, hope you got her phone number. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > >> On May 31, 2017 2:13:07 PM

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Not even much of a replica if you have a look at photos of the real 1929 Mercedes SSK. RB On 31/05/2017 4:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Mercedes replicars. Typically advertised as replicas of a 1930 something SSK or something like that… -D

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
OK - I just sent him an inquiry - if he does have one to sell, I'll put you two in contact and get out of the middle. On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 3:33 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 3:03 PM, OK Don via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Mercedes replicars. Typically advertised as replicas of a 1930 something SSK or something like that… -D > On May 31, 2017, at 5:01 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Rather odd that they advertise them as being Mercedes. Not much about them is > Mercedes. A

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Rather odd that they advertise them as being Mercedes. Not much about them is Mercedes. A hoodstar maybe if someone springs for it but nothing else. RB On 31/05/2017 3:41 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Mercedes SSK.Gazelle kit cars on CL today:

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Mercedes SSK.Gazelle kit cars on CL today: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/6115653997.html https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/6146852020.html https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/6119363483.html https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/6114162292.html

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 3:03 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > IIRC, a neighbor has one of those kits and the chassis to put it on that he > bought as an abandoned project. He's trying to clean up and reduce the > number of cars he has to focus more on airplanes. I can ask

[MBZ] This Looks Nice, But....

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
…it’s in the middle of nowhere… https://hanford.craigslist.org/cto/6155706026.html Dang it. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I use a private subscription service specifically for cars on Craigslist called: https://makemodelsearch.com It’s $3.99/month, but they index CL roughly three times a day and have search filters for “newly listed” ads, too. I was a little leery of paying for this since there’s not a lot of

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-31 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Kaleb sez: >‎You mean this car that is currently for sale? http://okiebenz.com/sale/1990%20300D/‎ It's not on CL or Ebay.   Is it on BaT? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Taco Bell

2017-05-31 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 31, 2017 at 4:04 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > > HAHAHAHAHA - - - you didn't last time I saw you, but she might have been > making a snide comment that way . . . If he used the drive through window, she probably saw the old MBZ diesel and rang it up as

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Searchtempest.com Rick   Original Message   From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 3:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits Hey - what's the national CL search site? The old

Re: [MBZ] Taco Bell

2017-05-31 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
OK Don wrote: > HAHAHAHAHA - - - you didn't last time I saw you, but she might have been > making a snide comment that way . . . She is cougar. tin.tin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Bad news for Rich, great news for Fred and Curt

2017-05-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How are the Iowa peaches? On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 3:45 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > According to the NY Slimes, those are fake peaches! Better not eat em! > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> May 31, 2017 at 1:53 PM >> With you

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hey - what's the national CL search site? The old Crazedlist.com no longer exists. On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 4:03 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > IIRC, a neighbor has one of those kits and the chassis to put it on that he > bought as an abandoned project. He's trying to

Re: [MBZ] Taco Bell

2017-05-31 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
HAHAHAHAHA - - - you didn't last time I saw you, but she might have been making a snide comment that way . . . On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 1:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So i am currently at Taco Bell and my total was less that I figured. > Looked at the

Re: [MBZ] GM in hot water over diesel emissions

2017-05-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
For sure - good catch! On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 3:17 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew wrote: > > General Motors under scrutiny for diesel emissions > > Is this backlash against USA abanconment of global climate change accords? > mao.man > >

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-31 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
IIRC, a neighbor has one of those kits and the chassis to put it on that he bought as an abandoned project. He's trying to clean up and reduce the number of cars he has to focus more on airplanes. I can ask if he wants to get rid of it cheep if you're really interested in creating Maxwell . . .

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

2017-05-31 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I actually have a letter from the county saying that I don't need any permits to build anything on our land. We are having a 24' x 40' garage built beside the house now - no other contact with the "authorities" other than the inquiry that resulted in the letter. The garage is to keep the rodents

Re: [MBZ] Taco Bell

2017-05-31 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
She thinks you're hot, hope you got her phone number. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 31, 2017 2:13:07 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >So i am currently at Taco Bell and my total was less that I figured. >Looked at the receipt and

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-31 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Yup, that's the one. Snook needs to buy it back . . . On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 1:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You mean this car that is currently for sale? > > http://okiebenz.com/sale/1990%20300D/ > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 31, 2017, at 12:20

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

2017-05-31 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
costs too much to rip em out when corn'n'beans are not worth cost of production. As is, I think they get taxed as forest rather than field. MUCH lower taxes Mountain Man via Mercedes May 31, 2017 at 2:14 PM Abandoned vineyards will retool to more

Re: [MBZ] Bad news for Rich, great news for Fred and Curt

2017-05-31 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
According to the NY Slimes, those are fake peaches! Better not eat em! Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes May 31, 2017 at 1:53 PM With you or they is Fake news. SC is supposed to be peach-deprived. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

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