Re: [MBZ] Taco Bell

yep! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes May 31, 2017 at 1:13 PM So i am currently at Taco Bell and my total was less that I figured. Looked at the receipt and the girl gave me senior discount. I don't look that old do I? Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

Yes, but how many of them are Maxwells? ;) -MMM- On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 2:21 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Mitch, > > I just looked at my national Craigslist search at lunch. And out of maybe > 300 ads for a Mercedes between 1959 and 1967 I got over 20 of the

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

Mitch, I just looked at my national Craigslist search at lunch. And out of maybe 300 ads for a Mercedes between 1959 and 1967 I got over 20 of the Gazelles in the results. -D > On May 31, 2017, at 3:17 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm halfway

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

> On May 30, 2017 at 11:37 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > 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

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

Andrew wrote: > General Motors under scrutiny for diesel emissions Is this backlash against USA abanconment of global climate change accords? mao.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

I'm halfway tempted to get a Gazelle, get rid of the Mercedes emblems and put "Maxwell" on it instead in honor of Jack Benny... -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

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

Andrew, et al. Just peachy! Brooksby Farm, Peabody Also New Jersey etc. Smaller and not as juicy as Georgia's fabulous fruit, still highly edible. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Andrew

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

Curley wrote: > ... Now there are a lot of > abandoned vineyards because they found out a few years into it that > vineyards = horticulture. Abandoned vineyards will retool to more lucrative crop. THC tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

Don Snook wrote: > ...while trying to find a new job and possibly move. Liars are never without job? ...sorry... spell-check error... tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

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

Might be imported from Woburn. On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 3:02 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well I don't know about the rest of SC but I got 'em at the end of my > driveway. I guess Sidi has connections in the peach producers sector of > the economy. Had my

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

Well I don't know about the rest of SC but I got 'em at the end of my driveway. I guess Sidi has connections in the peach producers sector of the economy. Had my last one this morning, gotta go get more in a little while. --FT On 5/31/17 2:53 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: With you or they

Re: [MBZ] Taco Bell

Why were you at the Mexican phone company? -FT On 5/31/17 2:13 PM, 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 the girl gave me senior discount. I don't look that old do I? Sent from my iPhone

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

With you or they is Fake news. SC is supposed to be peach-deprived. On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 2:38 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The farmstand at the end of the driveway got fresh SC peaches in, they are > awesome and I am in heaven. I did not even look at the

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

The farmstand at the end of the driveway got fresh SC peaches in, they are awesome and I am in heaven. I did not even look at the price. Sidi's tomatoes should be ready any day now, I will be in second heaven. --FT On 5/31/17 2:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Southern states

Re: [MBZ] Taco Bell

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. > On May 31, 2017 at 2:13 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > So i am currently at Taco Bell and my total was less that I

Re: [MBZ] Taco Bell

In your neck of the woods senior means 30+. On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 2:13 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 receipt and the girl gave me senior discount. I don't look > that old

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

> On May 31, 2017 at 2:08 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I remember my grandparents' old home in Cincinnati had these really cool > push button light switches. Is that the same thing? Thanks for the memory. You just reminded me of the light switches

Re: [MBZ] Bundt rims

> On May 31, 2017 at 2:07 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > 14" is standard. Oem 15s are $500 a copy. If you can find a set of OE 15s they're probably less than $1000 used. The problem is finding them, there weren't that many 450 SEL 6.9s to begin with.

[MBZ] Taco Bell

So i am currently at Taco Bell and my total was less that I figured. Looked at the receipt and the girl gave me senior discount. I don't look that old do I? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Bundt rims

Someone needs to find a way to arbitrage these wheels. They were standard issue on 00s of thousands of 123s that are still hanging around.. On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 14" is standard. Oem 15s are $500 a copy. > > On May 31,

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

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 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > I remember that house - it was more impressive than the 300D 2.5T I was > there to look at/buy. I

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

Southern states face summer without peachesPublished: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 A warm winter and a late spring cold snap have devastated the peach crop across the southern United States. Georgia's peach yield may be 25 percent of what it was last year, according to the Department of Agriculture.

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

No idea who that is but it is pretty close to me if you want me to knock on the floorpans. On May 30, 2017 3:11 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/6150863379.html > > Interesting. And it’s a diesel. > > -D > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

I remember my grandparents' old home in Cincinnati had these really cool push button light switches. Is that the same thing? On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 1:20 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I remember that house - it was more impressive than the 300D 2.5T I was > there to

Re: [MBZ] Bundt rims

14" is standard. Oem 15s are $500 a copy. On May 31, 2017 11:06 AM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Are 15inchers what is on 123s? I should go look at the TD. > > --FT > > > On 5/31/17 2:03 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Chinese replicas on ebay but

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

I can do the same but I'll need transport to get out there. On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 12:58 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'll be in Burbank next week. I could potentially look at the car for you > Saturday afternoon or Sunday. I can't spend a ton of time as its a

Re: [MBZ] 15" bundts

On Apr 15, 2017 8:26 AM, "Karl Wittnebel" wrote: I have been waiting for the 15" upgrade as the fuchs bundts are like 500 a copy. But my wait for a reasonable alternative may be over: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Bundt-Alloy-Wheel-

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

Does your pond have a fairly steady overflow? If so: How about a hydraulic ram? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_ram In the tripics they build them out of bamboo. https://www.amazon.com/Hydraulic-Ram-Pumps-Supply-Systems/dp/1853391727

Re: [MBZ] Bundt rims

Are 15inchers what is on 123s? I should go look at the TD. --FT On 5/31/17 2:03 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: Chinese replicas on ebay but supposedly decent ones rated by german transit authority. Search archives. On May 31, 2017 4:02 AM, "MG via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] Bundt rims

Chinese replicas on ebay but supposedly decent ones rated by german transit authority. Search archives. On May 31, 2017 4:02 AM, "MG via Mercedes" wrote: > Who was it that had some 15" bundt wheels for sale? > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

We were in Argentina staying at this little hotel and they had a small turbine in a stream that ran past the place. They had a small dam (like just a foot high, the stream was pretty steep and ran a good amount) up about 150ft from the little turbine house and ran a 4" PVC pipe down to it.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

Thats actually not a terrible idea. I've looked at some micro-hydro setups on ebay that I could produce a little power with. Again under the theory that 1-2 gallons an hour 24 hours a day would probably be plenty. I'm thinking a 1/4hp 110v pump ought to do the job easy enough. This fall I'll

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

OK, then you need a bigger dam with hydroelectric to run your pump to fill your water tank. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 12:51 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Any pump will need winterizing. The problem with a windmill is that the > pond is down in a

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

I remember that house - it was more impressive than the 300D 2.5T I was there to look at/buy. I was really surprised to hear that you'd moved, though I can understand that it was built for little people, not you. On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Wilton Wheels

Yep, umm--hmmm. W - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 5:20 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: VW Wilton Wheels I didn't notice the rims

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

I'll be in Burbank next week. I could potentially look at the car for you Saturday afternoon or Sunday. I can't spend a ton of time as its a work trip but I could bird dog a little if you need. -Curt From: Curley McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar update

Any pump will need winterizing. The problem with a windmill is that the pond is down in a hole. Its man made, they dammed a stream to make the pond, its probably 30' below the surrounding fields. By the time I make enough tower to get significant wind I could have run power from the street. I

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

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 there and camp out after the Brirriant Reader smokes us with an EMP. Dizzels and guns, what more do we need? --FT

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

I have also seen new knob and tube in a retro look building. RB On 31/05/2017 11:38 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I have heard that knob and tube that is in good shape is safer than the wiring they use today. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Seller in over their head

That rust spot looks really sinister... On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 11:04 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Spot of rust not fixed? How much more hiding? Not on a $9k car... > > --FT > > > On 5/30/17 5:39 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

I have heard that knob and tube that is in good shape is safer than the wiring they use today. Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2017, at 10:02 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Knob and tube is quite safe, wonder why they have that policy? I guess it is >

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

I found out the same thing several years ago. My old house had knob and tube wiring in the detached garage. They agreed to insure the house but not the garage. But, they did allow me to replace the knob and tube within 30 days and then they insured it also. It wasn't so bad because the

[MBZ] GM in hot water over diesel emissions

General Motors under scrutiny for diesel emissions Published: Friday, May 26, 2017[image: General Motors showroom] General Motors Co. is denying claims that its heavy-duty diesel pickup trucks cheated on emissions tests. Jose Ongpin/Flickr Auto giant General Motors is now facing the same

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

A way to grow oilseed and food, a press to squeeze the oil out of the seeds, (to burn in the dissels) cattle to eat the residue, and water. The last may be the downfall of the idea. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes May 31, 2017 at 10:05 AM damn boy you gonna have a

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

Never ate em. Green grease. Re: coffee, they didn't say what elevation they are trying to grow the beans at. Coffee needs elevation to be good. With media in pocket, they will redefine "good" to be whatever the CAcoffee turns out to be, They will need plenty illegal aliens. Coffee is a

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

Not sure what it is like where you are, but here, if one buys an older house with out dated wiring or plumbing, the insurance companis will normally take it on but require evidence that things have been brought up to date within a short time - 30 days? Knob and tube is bad and so are fuse

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

My former house was built in 1929 and had amazing wood details and lots of craftsmanship. Of course, being an old house, it had very little insulation, weird wiring, nothing was standard like today, and I loved it. When we remodeled the kitchen we also took down a small wall that lead to a

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

Ok. Now I see it. Cool car. But, my nostalgia for my first Mercedes is for a 71 250. But, it will have to wait I don't need a project now while trying to find a new job and possibly move. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff [mailto:d...@penoff.com] Sent: Tuesday, May

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

It's Memphis. But, I am still waiting to hear. The link was dead by the way. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff [mailto:d...@penoff.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 5:08 PM To: Mercedes List Subject: [MBZ] One for Snook Since you’re thinking about

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 126

One of my BMWs is black and we certainly exceed 100F degrees here in Kansas - especially in August. The other BMW looks black, but is technically Cosmos Black. It is a metallic charcoal gray. Don Snook -Original Message- From: OK Don [mailto:okd...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May

Re: [MBZ] Poosing the Paints

Dan wrote: "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. Vertical surfaces usually don’t benefit that much from a clay bar, as they don’t accumulate near as much dirt as a horizontal

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes V12s

I have seen that these cars are fairly durable, though repair costs can be high due to there being 2 of everything in there. But if you do your own work on them, would that be much of an issue for the fun factor? --FT On 5/31/17 11:34 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: I was. But, I

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

I was. But, I noticed that my original message said a normal person "can" afford to drive one. That was the opposite of what I meant to say. Don Snook 2000 BMW 740iL 232K miles 1999 BMW 103K miles 1992 Ford F-150 (ole red) -Original Message- From: OK Don [mailto:okd...@gmail.com]

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

Ammunition, fuel, booze. If I carry that thought any further, I'll be in trouble. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 11:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > damn boy you gonna have a regular compound out there in the boonies. I > guess we

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

damn boy you gonna have a regular compound out there in the boonies. I guess we can all drive our dizzels down there and camp out after the Brirriant Reader smokes us with an EMP. Dizzels and guns, what more do we need? --FT On 5/30/17 6:18 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Thanks for

Re: [MBZ] Seller in over their head

Spot of rust not fixed? How much more hiding? Not on a $9k car... --FT On 5/30/17 5:39 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6143514386.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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

I have pretty much quit eating avocados because I have learned that the big demand for them has incentivized Mexican farmers to cut down the monarch forest to plant avo trees. Boo. --FT On 5/30/17 6:52 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: But wait, so-called "climate change" is supposed to

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

Knob and tube is quite safe, wonder why they have that policy? I guess it is really old so maybe insulation issues, but since the conductors are separated it is not much of an issue as far as shorting. --FT On 5/31/17 12:41 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: I found out that USAA won't

Re: [MBZ] I hate these kits

"Has been used in lots of parades to carry queens." Gay pride parades, etc. --FT On 5/30/17 5:43 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: These are the worst. AND its built on a Chevette body? https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6148904850.html Don Snook ___

Re: [MBZ] Anyone in/near Richmond, VA?

That's right - thanks! -D > On May 31, 2017, at 7:59 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Larry is in that area. > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 7:30 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >> >> Got a car

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

Really. Interesting. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2017, at 11:41 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > I found out that USAA won't insure a house with any knob-and-tube wiring. > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

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

According to the EPA, the whole continent is under water, thus subject to WOTUS, in spite of the fact that there is NO law stating such. G Mann via Mercedes May 31, 2017 at 12:05 AM Permit for grading and drainage, because the EPA has dictated any water shed area

Re: [MBZ] Anyone in/near Richmond, VA?

Larry is in that area. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 7:30 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Got a car I might want to check out there. Reached out to the Choirboy > since that used to be his old haunt, but no response from him. > > Thanks, > >

[MBZ] Anyone in/near Richmond, VA?

Got a car I might want to check out there. Reached out to the Choirboy since that used to be his old haunt, but no response from him. Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Bundt rims

Who was it that had some 15" bundt wheels for sale? ___ 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.com

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