Re: [MBZ] Diesel M-class?

2017-06-09 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
From experience I would say the G is the s class of suvs, but even that is a stretch. The GL is kind of a turd, even with the diesel and the 1000/mo lease. Give me an old g any day over a GL. That v6 diesel is also not very impressive compared with the inline motors it replaced. I had a sprinter wi

Re: [MBZ] m117 vs M119

2017-06-09 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Transferring anything other than a purely mechanical motor is going to be a pain. You can do a hacked om648, which would be cool, but probably not cheap, as someone has to hack the engine controls. Look up Sound German Automotive on FB. He has it running in a 123 wagon with a 722.6. Cool, but not c

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in indiana?

2017-06-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
mao is on the opposite side of chit ca go from Rick and the 300SE Jaime, why don't you just buy it from the estate? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in indiana?

2017-06-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I was thinking that was over in Knoble land, not too far from Mao/Denial land... Don't know why I never thought of you in January when I was picking up a pooch at the Humane Society in Munster. Mitch. > On June 9, 2017 at 9:52 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > You serious? > I'm ab

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in indiana?

2017-06-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 09 Jun 2017 22:16:11 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > I thought he wanted the flop top mercuric callyenty. I did at first, too, but I figured there was something I had not seen ... Craig > > Craig via Mercedes > > June 9, 2017 at 9:59 PM > > On

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in indiana?

2017-06-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I thought he wanted the flop top mercuric callyenty. Craig via Mercedes June 9, 2017 at 9:59 PM On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 21:42:57 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes So a 1967 300SE is super rare? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in indiana?

2017-06-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 21:42:57 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > Go bid on this super rare W108: > https://www.estatesales.net/IN/Griffith/46319/1564794?highlight=Mercedes > > And then please sell it to me. So a 1967 300SE is super rare? Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in indiana?

2017-06-09 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
You serious? I'm about ten miles away Rick Original Message From: Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 8:43 PM To: mercedes Mailing List Reply To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Jaime Kopchinski Subject: [MBZ] Anybody in indiana? Go bid on this super rare W108: https://ww

Re: [MBZ] m117 vs M119

2017-06-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Naw, that's when the fun starts - if it was just "drop it in", it would be boring, everyone else would have done it already, no challenge, no bragging rights, etc. Any project worth doing needs problems to be solved and challenges to be overcome. From the guy who put an Olds V8 in an MGA and drove

[MBZ] Anybody in indiana?

2017-06-09 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Go bid on this super rare W108: https://www.estatesales.net/IN/Griffith/46319/1564794?highlight=Mercedes And then please sell it to me. Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] OT Big controversy in Mt. P. WUZ Horse v. Benz

2017-06-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On June 9, 2017 at 7:31 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Max lives in Mt. P and there are a bunch of busybodies worried about > stuff they need to let go. Funny, I was about to say, oh heck, I'll say it anyway: cough*NIMBY*cough Actually, that might be fun to do in real life.

Re: [MBZ] OT Big controversy in Mt. P. WUZ Horse v. Benz

2017-06-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
yep Real people have to work for a living, so that leaves the busybody and scoundrel (shysters, ins. salesmen, stock brokers and bankers) types to "run" the town. (or state or country) You have my permission to forward my thoughts to the leaders of the animal, er, I mean, funny farm. Do yo

Re: [MBZ] OT Big controversy in Mt. P. WUZ Horse v. Benz

2017-06-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Like I said, I thought it was hilarious due to the tie to Mt. P being a funny farm in my perspective. From where I sit, Mt. P., SC seems to fit the funny farm description too. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes June 9, 2017 at 6:31 PM Max lives in Mt. P and there are a

Re: [MBZ] OT Big controversy in Mt. P. WUZ Horse v. Benz

2017-06-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
The problem is too few business owners on the council, too many I'm thinking about forwarding your email to a councilman I know. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On June 9, 2017 7:25:15 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >A link from that led to this: >http://www.pos

Re: [MBZ] OT Big controversy in Mt. P. WUZ Horse v. Benz

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Max lives in Mt. P and there are a bunch of busybodies worried about stuff they need to let go. The whole place is turning into a major overdeveloped sh^tshow and they refuse to handle that. Interestingly enough the same thing came up on James Island (the Town of, not the Charleston or County

Re: [MBZ] m117 vs M119

2017-06-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
yabbut, it is step 4 and beyond that gets dicey. Mitch Haley via Mercedes June 9, 2017 at 6:24 PM I suppose it depends on where the R107 crossmember is in comparison to the W140 crossmember. But if the 107 intrudes into the pan space 1" more than the 140, you're

[MBZ] OT Big controversy in Mt. P. WUZ Horse v. Benz

2017-06-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
A link from that led to this: http://www.postandcourier.com/news/mount-pleasant-controversy-over-moe-s-mural-nears-conclusion/article_e47d38a8-4bab-11e7-8677-67414bd1050d.html I think it is hilarious. Especially with the local connotations of Mt. P where I grew up. Mount Pleasant was home to t

Re: [MBZ] m117 vs M119

2017-06-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On June 9, 2017 at 7:15 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Sounds like I should steer clear of the M119 and keep looking for an M116. I suppose it depends on where the R107 crossmember is in comparison to the W140 crossmember. But if the 107 intrudes into the pan space 1" more th

Re: [MBZ] m117 vs M119

2017-06-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Sounds like I should steer clear of the M119 and keep looking for an M116. The injection system on the M116 (and others) can get finicky. I thought maybe I could come up with a common rail system on a newer engine that would still bolt in. Oh well Back to looking for a 420SEL or 380SEL

[MBZ] Horse v. Benz

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/spooked-carriage-horse-crashes-into-mercedes-benz-in-downtown-charleston/article_7c725dde-4d58-11e7-8c09-5f49df0ef718.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 18:15:47 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I have that exact gauge setup and jack stand. I figured you found the > picture in the archives somewhere Who wudda thunk?! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives htt

[MBZ] OT: Capehart Panamuse.

2017-06-09 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Does anyone know the value of these things? This one is complete and working. The record player needs some repairs, won't shut off and the rubber drive wheel has a dimple in the edge. It has been in my "Office" for some years and it needs to go. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. __

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have that exact gauge setup and jack stand. I figured you found the picture in the archives somewhere -D > On Jun 9, 2017, at 4:37 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 13:13:14 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >> How appropriate - those are my brakes! > > Your brak

Re: [MBZ] NON-MB Crackhead pricing

2017-06-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Oh geez, I should have waited to post, scroll down and find the one where the oil pressure is up but the volt meter is down. They also have a shot of the original window sticker at $25k... -Curt From: fmiser via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: fmiser Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017

Re: [MBZ] NON-MB Crackhead pricing

2017-06-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Scroll down, lots of pictures of the engine. I like how they mention 210HP for the 350. My Ranger 4.0l made the same... -Curt From: fmiser via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: fmiser Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 3:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] NON-MB Crackhead pricing > Donald wrot

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Poos is loosing his mind. It has smoked too much heroine after all the money he has gotten from hit BAT crack sales. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2017, at 3:37 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 13:13:14 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >> How appropriate - those ar

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 13:13:14 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > How appropriate - those are my brakes! Your brakes? I took the picture in the garage of 153 Chamisa Street, Los Alamos, NM, on 08 October 2007 of the front-left suspension of our 1982 240D/3.0. Craig > > On Jun 9, 2017, at 11:2

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
He says he gets 30mpg. I have never gotten anywhere close to than with my 92. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2017, at 12:47 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > At least a couple of years. At that price I would give him another year or > two if that. > > -D > >> On Jun 9, 2017, at 1:39 PM

Re: [MBZ] NON-MB Crackhead pricing

2017-06-09 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Donald wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Chevrolet-Suburban-V1500-/222507102373?hash=item33ce74f0a5%3Ag%3A-%7EsAAOSw%7EFJZE6zS&vxp=mtr It is a very nice looking Suburban. But not $40,000 nice!!! The headliner is sagging. No photos of the engine. I see no rust in the usual spots The bl

Re: [MBZ] m117 vs M119

2017-06-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
In the W140 the M119 lower oil pan wraps around the crossmember. You have to unhook the motor mounts, lift the engine, and use a super low clearance ratchet to remove the inaccessible half of the pan bolts. http://www.homedepot.com/p/GearWrench-1-4-in-Drive-Micro-Driver-Set-35-Piece-85035/2046212

Re: [MBZ] m117 vs M119

2017-06-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
sure. If I could find a good and cheap M116, that would be ideal, but they seem to either be high mile or already crushed, or "including drugs" prices. M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes June 9, 2017 at 10:49 AM By odd coincidence, I have a W107 with an M117 nose t

Re: [MBZ] NON-MB Crackhead pricing

2017-06-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
well, you know it does have drugsstuffed in a door. Donald Snook via Mercedes June 9, 2017 at 10:25 AM http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Chevrolet-Suburban-V1500-/222507102373?hash=item33ce74f0a5%3Ag%3A-%7EsAAOSw%7EFJZE6zS&vxp=mtr Don Snook __

Re: [MBZ] W210 radiators

2017-06-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
naa, they are for when you cry because the cheep chinee radiator blew out, he overheated the car, cracked the head and trashed the engine. BTW, they are made from trees and saran gas. Dan--- via Mercedes June 9, 2017 at 10:14 AM Maybe they were there to soak up t

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
An 85 190d Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2017, at 12:54 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's why I hired you. We'll consider your bonus at the end of the year. > > (Kleb what do you have sitting around that could be a good bonus?) > > --FT > > >> On 6/9/17 1:49 PM, Dan---

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
About that raise I've been asking for. -D > On Jun 9, 2017, at 1:54 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's why I hired you. We'll consider your bonus at the end of the year. > > (Kleb what do you have sitting around that could be a good bonus?) > > --FT > > >> On 6/9/17 1:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That's why I hired you. We'll consider your bonus at the end of the year. (Kleb what do you have sitting around that could be a good bonus?) --FT On 6/9/17 1:49 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: I seem to be managing well on my own, thank you. I've recently disposed of two cars I had a total

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I seem to be managing well on my own, thank you. I've recently disposed of two cars I had a total of $7700 invested in that have grossed me nearly $12000. I think that speaks for itself. -D > On Jun 9, 2017, at 1:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Are you Poos's manager? He

Re: [MBZ] m117 vs M119

2017-06-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Oil pan / cross member clearance also worth a few pix. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 1:20 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Yes, with a tape measure or such to determine the width difference. > > On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 10:49 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < > merced

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
At least a couple of years. At that price I would give him another year or two if that. -D > On Jun 9, 2017, at 1:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think it's been for sale for quite a while. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 9, 2017, at 12:37 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Are you Poos's manager? He seems to need one. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2017, at 12:42 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > DO I HAVE TO DO EVERYTHING FOR YOU > > I provide the broad solution, you can sort out the details. I am a manager! > > --FT > > >> On 6/9/17 1:37 PM

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
DO I HAVE TO DO EVERYTHING FOR YOU I provide the broad solution, you can sort out the details. I am a manager! --FT On 6/9/17 1:37 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: BZZZT!!! Wrong! And take note that as in the past, the price is conveniently omitted. There's a reason for that, you know.

[MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It's actually getting close to reasonable. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "W140" > Date: June 9, 2017 at 12:38:14 PM CDT > To: ka...@striplin.net > Subject: Re: Car > > ** Tnx, you can post a price of $6500 OBO if you want... Thanks again > > Yep will do. > > Se

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Kaleb, Email him back and ask him why he left the price off. -D > On Jun 9, 2017, at 1:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: "W140" >> Date: June 9, 2017 at 12:22:03 PM CDT >> To: ka...@striplin.net >> Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I think it's been for sale for quite a while. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2017, at 12:37 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > BZZZT!!! Wrong! > > And take note that as in the past, the price is conveniently omitted. > There's a reason for that, you knowit also explains why he stil

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
BZZZT!!! Wrong! And take note that as in the past, the price is conveniently omitted. There's a reason for that, you knowit also explains why he still owns the car -D > On Jun 9, 2017, at 1:35 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The Poosboy is gonna be halfway there so he c

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The Poosboy is gonna be halfway there so he could pop up and drive it back to Flahduh. SOLUTION FOUND! --FT On 6/9/17 1:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "W140" Date: June 9, 2017 at 12:22:03 PM CDT To: ka...@striplin.net Sub

[MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "W140" > Date: June 9, 2017 at 12:22:03 PM CDT > To: ka...@striplin.net > Subject: Re: Car > > > Hey Kaleb, can I ask a favor? > I'm not on the list any more but I was wondering if you could post this > for me? > Thanks in advanc

Re: [MBZ] m117 vs M119

2017-06-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Yes, with a tape measure or such to determine the width difference. On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 10:49 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > By odd coincidence, I have a W107 with an M117 nose to nose with a W210 > with an M119. Want comparison photos? > > -MMM- > > --

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
How appropriate - those are my brakes! -D > On Jun 9, 2017, at 11:22 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 10:33:13 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Give me a brake, please. > > OK. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search li

Re: [MBZ] W210 radiators

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
No, they use the Chinese political prisoners to make them, like "Soylent is people!" -D > On Jun 9, 2017, at 1:01 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > No its there to wipe off the blood from the chinee prisoners that make them > > ==FT > > >> On 6/9/17 11:14 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] NON-MB Crackhead pricing

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
his finger hit one too many 9s --FT On 6/9/17 11:25 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Chevrolet-Suburban-V1500-/222507102373?hash=item33ce74f0a5%3Ag%3A-%7EsAAOSw%7EFJZE6zS&vxp=mtr Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sea

Re: [MBZ] W210 radiators

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
No its there to wipe off the blood from the chinee prisoners that make them ==FT On 6/9/17 11:14 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Maybe they were there to soak up the coolant when it starts leaking out in a couple of weeks? -D On Jun 9, 2017, at 11:11 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wro

Re: [MBZ] W210 radiators

2017-06-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Or to soak up the tears of the Chinese slave laborer... -Curt From: Dan--- via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: "d...@penoff.com" Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 11:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W210 radiators Maybe they were there to soak up the coolant when it starts leaking out

Re: [MBZ] m117 vs M119

2017-06-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
By odd coincidence, I have a W107 with an M117 nose to nose with a W210 with an M119. Want comparison photos? -MMM- On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 9:30 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > R107 > > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> June 9, 2017

[MBZ] NON-MB Crackhead pricing

2017-06-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Chevrolet-Suburban-V1500-/222507102373?hash=item33ce74f0a5%3Ag%3A-%7EsAAOSw%7EFJZE6zS&vxp=mtr Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] W210 radiators

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Lol maybe Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2017, at 10:14 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Maybe they were there to soak up the coolant when it starts leaking out in a > couple of weeks? > > -D > >> On Jun 9, 2017, at 11:11 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> So I had t

Re: [MBZ] W210 radiators

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Maybe they were there to soak up the coolant when it starts leaking out in a couple of weeks? -D > On Jun 9, 2017, at 11:11 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > So I had to replace the radiator on the kids e430. The real one is close to > $300, with the Nissens $2xx. Being that he

[MBZ] W210 radiators

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So I had to replace the radiator on the kids e430. The real one is close to $300, with the Nissens $2xx. Being that he is on a budged I found some brand I never heard of on rock auto for about $130. I continued the search and found them all over eBay for around $69 with free shipping. So I figur

Re: [MBZ] Diesel M-class?

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
They are all 4 matic Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2017, at 9:41 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Again, it that it matters, but I noticed this one is a 4Matic, too. > > -D > >> On Jun 9, 2017, at 10:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> The thing has 450 lbft of torks and

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It's sure a nice car and well worth the money. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2017, at 9:41 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > He said the PO's widow told him the engine had been "rebuilt" but didn't > really know any more than that. It would probably be easy to tell, but the > gu

Re: [MBZ] Diesel M-class?

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The GL is the s class of the suvs where the ml is the e class and the glk is he c class. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2017, at 9:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The thing has 450 lbft of torks and it is fun as hell to jump on, will > screech the tars and push the rear end s

Re: [MBZ] Diesel M-class?

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, 642 v6 diesel Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2017, at 9:28 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Was there such a thing? > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/6149168902.html > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://w

Re: [MBZ] Diesel M-class?

2017-06-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Vehicle:2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 CDI VIN:4JGBB22E97A224942 > On June 9, 2017 at 10:28 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > > Was there such a thing? > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/6149168902.html > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > T

Re: [MBZ] Diesel M-class?

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I think they all do, or at least that is the default config. Ours has a BLUETEC tag on the right but it is a 4matic, I was a bit confused about that but the VIN shows it to be, and you can see all the bits underneath --FT On 6/9/17 10:41 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Again, it that it matt

Re: [MBZ] Diesel M-class?

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Again, it that it matters, but I noticed this one is a 4Matic, too. -D > On Jun 9, 2017, at 10:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The thing has 450 lbft of torks and it is fun as hell to jump on, will > screech the tars and push the rear end sideways until the nannies take over

Re: [MBZ] Diesel M-class?

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
*not* that it matters... > On Jun 9, 2017, at 10:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The thing has 450 lbft of torks and it is fun as hell to jump on, will > screech the tars and push the rear end sideways until the nannies take over > and calm everything down. Gets 50mpg too! (ac

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
He said the PO's widow told him the engine had been "rebuilt" but didn't really know any more than that. It would probably be easy to tell, but the guy selling it said he had no issues with it, had daily driven it a while. He was aware of that issue but didn't think it was an issue with this

Re: [MBZ] Diesel M-class?

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The thing has 450 lbft of torks and it is fun as hell to jump on, will screech the tars and push the rear end sideways until the nannies take over and calm everything down. Gets 50mpg too! (actually its my wife's so I don't drive it much and have not paid attention to fuel mileage but it is pr

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Give me a brake, please. > On Jun 9, 2017, at 10:31 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > CAN YOU BE MORE SPECIFIC PLEASE > > --FT > > >> On 6/9/17 10:11 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >> Let's get a few things straight, folks: >> >> 1.) I am not in the immediate market for a replacem

Re: [MBZ] Diesel M-class?

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Not that it's something I would consider, I just saw this come up on a local CL search and was intrigued. Thanks! -D > On Jun 9, 2017, at 10:30 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > We have an ML dizzel > > --FT > > >> On 6/9/17 10:28 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >> Was there such

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
complete with bent rods. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes June 9, 2017 at 8:49 AM He needs to buy this one, it's pretty nice https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6096191258.html This is the guy I bought the E320 from --FT ___

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
CAN YOU BE MORE SPECIFIC PLEASE --FT On 6/9/17 10:11 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Let's get a few things straight, folks: 1.) I am not in the immediate market for a replacement as the boy is getting ready to go on a field study for three (3) months. I have no desire to buy a car, insure

Re: [MBZ] Diesel M-class?

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
We have an ML dizzel --FT On 6/9/17 10:28 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Was there such a thing? https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/6149168902.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe o

Re: [MBZ] m117 vs M119

2017-06-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
R107 Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes June 9, 2017 at 7:19 AM So you are talking about using the 119 in place of a 116? In what car? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

[MBZ] Diesel M-class?

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Was there such a thing? https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/6149168902.html -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/mailman/listinfo/mer

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It appears to be worth the money. I would buy it. But poos won't because he is scared. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2017, at 8:49 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > He needs to buy this one, it's pretty nice > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6096191258.html > > This is

Re: [MBZ] 1969 Mercedes 280SE Coupe $22000

2017-06-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Could be interesting. It looks like the steering wheel isn't cracked, and the color is terrific, assuming it's original. On Jun 8, 2017 9:10 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 1969 Mercedes 280SE Coupe > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/6167180914.htm

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Let's get a few things straight, folks: 1.) I am not in the immediate market for a replacement as the boy is getting ready to go on a field study for three (3) months. I have no desire to buy a car, insure it, and then park it for 90 days. Just doesn't make good fiscal sense. About 30 days out

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
He needs to buy this one, it's pretty nice https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6096191258.html This is the guy I bought the E320 from --FT On 6/9/17 9:44 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Poos won't buy it because he is too scared. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 9, 2017, at 8:26 AM,

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Poos won't buy it because he is too scared. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2017, at 8:26 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > If that one was available a coupla weeks ago I would have taken the daughter > unit on a road trip to Knoxville > > --FT > > >> On 6/8/17 11:56 PM, Dimitri

Re: [MBZ] a car for poos

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
If that one was available a coupla weeks ago I would have taken the daughter unit on a road trip to Knoxville --FT On 6/8/17 11:56 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: That's a deal. Buy it! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2017, at 11:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: http://www.eba

Re: [MBZ] Floyd chik magnet

2017-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I should have bought that one Poos found in Tampa for $500. This one is probably named "Katrina" --FT On 6/9/17 12:13 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: https://neworleans.craigslist.org/cto/6159921639.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list a

Re: [MBZ] m117 vs M119

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So you are talking about using the 119 in place of a 116? In what car? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2017, at 11:40 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Part of the answer: > > The M119 differed from the M117 in the following ways: > > The engine block uses asbestos-free gaskets and

Re: [MBZ] 99 S420

2017-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The 99 would be a 140. Are you talking about putting a 603 in it? If so I am sure you can make it work as they had the 603 available. Is the 119 in it bad? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2017, at 11:32 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I found a S420 I can buy cheap cheap.Is a

Re: [MBZ] 99 S420

2017-06-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
VIN would confirm for sure, but I've seen MY 99s before. They're the best you can get, as they have the very last of the refinements of that model. If you're thinking of swapping an M119 into a W126, you've got your work cut out for you. You'll have to move the "coffin" and all the electronics w

Re: [MBZ] 99 S420

2017-06-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Thanks. That is what I thought, but online info said 140 ended at 98 and the 220 started in 99. I am sure that is what happened in yurp, but not here. Probably not much demand for other 140 parts from the hulk. Dan--- via Mercedes June 9, 2017 at 4:24 AM 99 wo

Re: [MBZ] 99 S420

2017-06-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
99 would be the last year of the W140. -D > On Jun 9, 2017, at 12:32 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I found a S420 I can buy cheap cheap.Is a 99 US model a 140 or a W220? I > think it is a 140, and the 220 would have been available in 99 in yurp; then > as a 2000 model in t