Re: [MBZ] Bonanza

2017-08-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 9 Aug 2017 20:39:59 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > I didn't like episodes with sketchy Candy in them. But http://ponderosascenery.homestead.com/files/castbios/candy.html says, Two years after Pernell Roberts left Bonanza, a new character was brought in to fill the gap

Re: [MBZ] Bonanza

2017-08-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I didn't like episodes with sketchy Candy in them. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 9, 2017, at 5:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yea that too. This was one of the "lost" episodes and has a different theme > song. I prefer the original. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> O

[MBZ] Original Mercedes 1967 200D diesel - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

2017-08-09 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
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[MBZ] 1976 Mercedes 450 sel 6.9 liter $2000

2017-08-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Bonanza

2017-08-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yea that too. This was one of the "lost" episodes and has a different theme song. I prefer the original. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 9, 2017, at 7:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > And the map that bursts into flames? > > >> On Aug 9, 2017, at 8:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Merc

Re: [MBZ] Bonanza

2017-08-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And the map that bursts into flames? > On Aug 9, 2017, at 8:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm flipping thru channels and Bonanza is on. I always loved those cartoon > drawings of the mining scenes at beginning of the show. > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___

[MBZ] Bonanza

2017-08-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I'm flipping thru channels and Bonanza is on. I always loved those cartoon drawings of the mining scenes at beginning of the show. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chan

Re: [MBZ] Nothing more expensive than a cheap mercedes

2017-08-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
How much to replace the now deployed and worthless airbags? I'm guessing $1,200 each? On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 2:35 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This went for a hammer price of $2900 today (not absolute auction, > insurance company may refuse high bid), plus there

[MBZ] Nothing more expensive than a cheap mercedes

2017-08-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
This went for a hammer price of $2900 today (not absolute auction, insurance company may refuse high bid), plus there's about $500 in buyer fees from Copart, but in theory that's a lot of car for $3500 plus repairs. https://www.copart.com/lot/7937 ___ htt

Re: [MBZ] 200,000 miles per year!

2017-08-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 9 Aug 2017 12:47:49 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > Unfortunately, being sedentary is very unhealthy. There should be some > sort of pedals in cars, and the speed of the vehicle could be > proportional to the watts generated by the operator. There is a big focus on health and

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Donald wrote: > I can't imagine being married for 15 (or more) years and then living in 600 > sq. ft. This widower thinks that space is just fine. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 200,000 miles per year!

2017-08-09 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Unfortunately, being sedentary is very unhealthy. There should be some sort of pedals in cars, and the speed of the vehicle could be proportional to the watts generated by the operator. A cardiologist friend once did this for his TV. Kids had to pedal like all get out to generate enough power to w

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--R wrote: > Yeah we need pics on that thing. Pics of your whole setup so we can all > drool on our keyboards. Craig is what makes me drool. Build space, rigs, time, $$, dry-clime, etc. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--R wrote: > My lunch-time musings, but ideas accepted. I'm wondering if there would be > a market for larger "tiny" houses built to a spec that was much better than > your average single-wide. TinyHouse fascinates me also. Lemme be your test market owner / driver. No $$ here but a wanna be show-

Re: [MBZ] 200,000 miles per year!

2017-08-09 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--R wrote: > I wonder what that guy's @$$ is like spending 200kmi/yr in a car seat. YOW! List MOM! --R is talking racist. or --R is talking... something... bad. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To U

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Yeah I guess that is it. But more of the idea that I could build one at someplace with a shop space, then move it somewhere onto some land. Or buy some land, put up a nice metal building for a shop, then build it from that, out of the Or sell it, or something, I don't know. These are just

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Funny that you mention that. A friend of mine allowed her niece to park a "tiny house" on her property and it caused a great big fight among the neighbors and county. http://www.kwch.com/content/news/Tiny-house-stirs-up-big-controversy-in-Valley-Center-416994813.html Don Snook -Original

Re: [MBZ] 200,000 miles per year!

2017-08-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
ESPECIALLY in a Ford Fiesta. I just did 1000 miles in one day. It took about 13.5 hours of actual driving time. My BMW seats are some of the most comfortable I have had. I can't imagine how thin and plastic the seats in a Fiesta are. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
If you shop the market for a bit, you should find a straight frame, 53 ft, air ride suspension, trailer with "decent tires" for $8,000 or less. Look for a trailer with an aluminum room, not fiberglass, also. Most of the fleet haulers retire a trailer after 10 years or so. Expect to do the brakes,

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I saw a show on a young couple that bought an old school bus and turned it into a tiny house/RV. They called it a tiny house, but it still had the engine/running gear so I would call it an RV. They did it pretty well. Wood floors, granite countertops, etc. But, the only people I have ever s

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic versus Dino Oil

2017-08-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Another timely find: "Synthetic or conventional oil? The verdict is finally in" though it is a fluff piece with no real information. http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/ownership/synthetic-or-conventional-oil-the-verdict-is-finally-in/ar-BBEs0Bw?li=BBnb7Kz On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 8:23 AM, Curt Raymon

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 9 Aug 2017 13:21:34 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > http://www.commercialtrucktrader.com/Kentucky-Trailers-For-Sale/search-results?make=KENTUCKY%7C2312124&type=trailer > > there appear to be this manufacturers used ones readily available Our drop-frame furniture van was made by

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Just saws this headline: "People Are Seriously Regretting Buying Tiny Houses" http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/home-and-garden/people-are-seriously-regretting-buying-tiny-houses/ar-AAoyvMj?li=BBnb7Kz We lived in a 10X45 mobile home when we got married, and for another 10 months after our first c

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I keep noticing that your "tiny house" is growing with every paragraph - sounds like you are talking yourself out of a tiny house - you just want one that you can move . . . On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 11:58 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have been sorta intrigued by

Re: [MBZ] 200,000 miles per year!

2017-08-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
That million mile taxi in Greece was used commercially, and MB gave the guy a new car . . . On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 11:14 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I doubt Mercedes would give him a new free car. This car has been used > for commercial purposes. > > Don Snook

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
LOL, I think you need to wrap up some of your 126 projects before starting another. There's a tiny house on a trailer for sale on the street close to where I work, looks totally cheap cheap to me, from the outside. If I were to invest time & money on an alternate living arrangement, it would be a

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Yeah we need pics on that thing. Pics of your whole setup so we can all drool on our keyboards. --R On 8/9/17 1:16 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Thanks for asking. been busy building out the workshop at the Ranch.. 120'X70'X14' eve height... once it's up... will attack the build full ti

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
This is what I was wondering about. I see them used for $10-$25k on just a cursory search, price seems to depend on tires, brakes, etc. but that wouldn't be a big deal if the unit is going to be mostly stationary. I guess that "standard" height is probably about as tall as the trailer could

Re: [MBZ] Another note on oil

2017-08-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Not bad for 65 years old...I forgot to mention I've been using "Traveler" brand 15w40 from Tractor Supply. The only reason for that choice is that its the cheapest option, comes in 2.5 gallon jugs. Slightly cheaper to buy 5 gallons at a time but much more annoying to handle the big bucket.This y

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Thanks for asking. been busy building out the workshop at the Ranch.. 120'X70'X14' eve height... once it's up... will attack the build full time. On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 10:12 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How's that MB bus coming along? > > - > Ma

Re: [MBZ] 200,000 miles per year!

2017-08-09 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
And they have Bostrom seats or the equivalent, too. Big difference between that and what's in a car. -D > On Aug 9, 2017, at 12:46 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > 150k/year is a good score for a trucker, average is probably closer to 120k > for long haul. > Most fleets, averaging

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
BTW... I also have "one of those big buses" you mentioned... 40' long X 8'6" wide X 11:4" tall with huge baggage bays in the bottom, originally configured for 53 passengers.. now being converted to a luxury apartment on wheels... Made by Mercedes.. so part of the "Mercedes fleet". On Wed, Aug

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
How's that MB bus coming along? - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 1:09 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Just to feed your musings a bit.. one of the semi trailers I have is a 53' > low floor high cube dry van.. it uses 19.5 semi tires [sort of special], is > 8'6" wide, and

Re: [MBZ] Another note on oil

2017-08-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That works! Looks like a pretty clean engine to me. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 1:04 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Gall-dang Google and their sharing settings... > > Try: https://goo.gl/photos/AETJhEx8LH11mKKJ7 > > and: https://goo.gl/photos/VUA7SU7UkMNSfSis7 > > > _

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Just to feed your musings a bit.. one of the semi trailers I have is a 53' low floor high cube dry van.. it uses 19.5 semi tires [sort of special], is 8'6" wide, and inside height is 9" ft. Make that work? Perhaps a couple of "HGE" slide outs? The HOA will bitch if you park it in your drivew

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Craig is way ahead of you, already has his commercial trunk driver's (CDL?) license, bought the truck and trailer, and is turning the trailer into a moving / storage thing. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 12:58 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Travel trailers are made out of aluminum foil and spit. The REQUIRE lots of maintenance and when the roof leaks they're quickly ruined. Notice how I didn't put "if" the roof leaks?You can get travel trailers cheap cheap, sometimes people will pay you to take them away... -Curt From: Rich

Re: [MBZ] Another note on oil

2017-08-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Gall-dang Google and their sharing settings... Try: https://goo.gl/photos/AETJhEx8LH11mKKJ7 and: https://goo.gl/photos/VUA7SU7UkMNSfSis7 From: Meade Dillon To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Wednesday, August 9, 2017 12:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another note on oil

[MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

2017-08-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I have been sorta intrigued by these tiny houses that are becoming popular. Most of them seem to be built on like a 16ft utility trailer so they can be moved around to a semi-permanent location. While some of them are pretty nice, it kinda makes me wonder why not just buy a travel trailer or

Re: [MBZ] Another note on oil

2017-08-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Link is broken, 404 error... - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am reminded of last year when I had to replace the valve cover gasket on > the 1952 Farmall Super M. I've been using 15w40 diesel oil in tha

Re: [MBZ] 200,000 miles per year!

2017-08-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
150k/year is a good score for a trucker, average is probably closer to 120k for long haul. Most fleets, averaging 3k a week makes you a star performer. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] 200,000 miles per year!

2017-08-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I wonder what that guy's @$$ is like spending 200kmi/yr in a car seat. YOW! --R On 8/9/17 11:25 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: This is a fascinating story! It is a story about a guy who is a pharmacy/medical courier. He drives 200,000 miles per year for his job. He had a 2011 Ford

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300SE W126 S-Class with 92k miles $4250

2017-08-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I drove one and I drove a 124 with the same engine. The LWB 126 was definitely underpowered by comparison. It would certainly go high speed. But, it felt like I was pushing the engine to its limit too frequently. In the 124, the same engine always felt like it was cruising without straining

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2017-08-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
In the past I've alternated fluid flush and full transmission service. If you're changing the fluid while it still has life in it, it shouldn't really matter. -Curt From: Donald Snook via Mercedes To: Mitch Haley ; Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Donald Snook Sent: Wednesday, August 9

Re: [MBZ] 200,000 miles per year!

2017-08-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I doubt Mercedes would give him a new free car. This car has been used for commercial purposes. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Meade Dillon [mailto:dillonm...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 10:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 200,000 miles per

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300SE W126 S-Class with 92k miles $4250

2017-08-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I always laugh when you guys make fun of the 300SE for being underpowered, Kaleb especially since he'll then remember fondly his 240D... -Curt From: Donald Snook via Mercedes To: Kaleb C. Striplin ; "mercedes@okiebenz.com" Cc: Donald Snook Sent: Wednesday, August 9, 2017 12:06 PM S

[MBZ] Another note on oil

2017-08-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I am reminded of last year when I had to replace the valve cover gasket on the 1952 Farmall Super M. I've been using 15w40 diesel oil in that for the last few years. I'm sure in days gone by it was fed a lot of 30wt non-detergent so when I first started using detergent oil I mixed it in slowly,

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2017-08-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I get the argument that a flush wouldn't clean the filter. Similarly, a transmission service including the filter only replaces 40% or so of the fluid. So, I suppose if one would like to do the best thing it would be to do a filter change AND a flush. Don Snook -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2017-08-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The other thing to note in the Blackstone study is that the newer oil is MORE damaging than used oil. I've seen this noted before too where the oil has to "break in" a little. I'm not sure I understand why but the numbers seem clear, if the oil can support it longer oil change intervals are bett

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300SE W126 S-Class with 92k miles $4250

2017-08-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Whoops. Ignore my prior email. I didn't realize the headgasket had been done already. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Donald Snook Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 11:05 AM To: 'Kaleb C. Striplin' ; mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: RE: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300SE W126 S-Class with 92

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300SE W126 S-Class with 92k miles $4250

2017-08-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
It is VERY nice. But, its going to need head gaskets soon. At least that has been my experience with that engine in the 126 chassis. Its too underpowered for me to think it's a good setup. I think its too much car for an engine that worked great in the 124. Don Snook -Original Mess

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2017-08-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Randy wrote: "For what it is worth, I will throw my 2 cents in . . . I suspect that the primary advantage of synthetics is in either very hot or very cold weather. Here in the great white north, we get a lot of pretty cold weather. I believe we were led to believe that the oil would flow much be

Re: [MBZ] 200,000 miles per year!

2017-08-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I totally agree with the comment that Ford should have given him a free car when he retired the Fiesta. I'm pretty sure that MB still does that for original owners, this dude should have gone that route with an E-class diesel (better mileage, more room, more comfort) and then his next MB would hav

[MBZ] 200,000 miles per year!

2017-08-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
This is a fascinating story! It is a story about a guy who is a pharmacy/medical courier. He drives 200,000 miles per year for his job. He had a 2011 Ford Fiesta that he drove to 740,000 miles before giving it to his wife to drive. Read the story and look at what the guy does on an annual b

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic versus Dino Oil

2017-08-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I use synthetic in the cars because VW requires it but also because they get 10,000 mile oil changes. The Golf gets Lubrimoly 4100 as it meets the proper VW spec, the Jetta is older and M1 5w40 is good enough for it. The pickup used to get M1 but last year I changed to the Valvoline quickie cha

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2017-08-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Which has always been my contention. -Curt From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] An oil question > On August 8, 2017 at 9:48 PM Russ Williams via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Don DON"T

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2017-08-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
If only somebody had already done that... Oh wait, that was me... https://youtu.be/1t-dOOnRwgU -Curt From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 6:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] An oil question > On August 8, 2017 at 6:05 P

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2017-08-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
How do you know that? I asked Mobil back 4 or 5 years ago and the said it was still Group IV. -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] An oil question Dr Booth is wrong.

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2017-08-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I believe with some cars dino oil = no warranty. VW I'm sure since no dino oil meets their specs. Toyota had that sludging thing when people didn't use the proper synthetic oil so I suspect thats their spec also. -Curt From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes To: Mitch Haley via Mercedes Cc:

[MBZ] Synthetic versus Dino Oil

2017-08-09 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Many automakers require owners to use synthetic motor oil in their cars’ engines. This is because synthetic oil has some advantages over conventional motor oil. It’s designed to be more effective at: Resisting break-down, and thus lasts longer than mineral oil Withstanding high temperat