Re: [MBZ] Chucktown Nukleer

This is one of the largest financial disasters ever. Brought to us by the elected fools who approved a law ages ago to allow the utilities to bill ahead of and during construction to protect their revenue stream and basically take no risk. Our electricity rates have gone up several times and we

Re: [MBZ] Chucktown Nukleer

I’ve hired a few of those fellers to work out here in the AZ. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2017, at 7:51 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > --R mentioned the local nuclear plant construction situation - > interesting, thanks. > This is an article about both SC and GA plants

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

My little ordeal was a little different with similar results. On July 25th, I️ woke up at 0100 with a ridiculous pain under my left shoulder blade that was making my left arm numb and tingling and the numbness was radiating up my neck. It hurt like hell. I️ wasn’t too worried since the source o

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

"Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Just got home from the hospital. The dr said I have nice clear arteries with > no blockage at all. The stress test was a false positive. At least we know > for sure now. The symptoms were most likely from the high blood pressure. She > did say it appears my heart is

Re: [MBZ] Chucktown Nukleer

The folks down in SC are going to have their taxes go up to pay or this. On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 10:36 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks, that is interesting. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On November 15, 2017 9:51:23 PM EST, Mount

Re: [MBZ] Chucktown Nukleer

Thanks, that is interesting. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 15, 2017 9:51:23 PM EST, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: >--R mentioned the local nuclear plant construction situation - >interesting, thanks. >This is an article about both SC and GA plants... fyi. >https:

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

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[MBZ] Chucktown Nukleer

--R mentioned the local nuclear plant construction situation - interesting, thanks. This is an article about both SC and GA plants... fyi. https://www.enr.com/articles/43325-witness-to-the-origins-of-a-huge-nuclear-construction-flop tin.man ___ http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Transmission dipstick

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210-e-class/1565510-w210-homemade-dipstick-722-6-transmission.html ___ 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/m

Re: [MBZ] Transmission dipstick

I found a site online from Poland that makes oil dipsticks for my w211. Don't trust the computer. I can find their site later. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Nov 15, 2017 8:39 PM, "Bob Rentfro via Mercedes" wrote: > > I suppose I could look and see, but it’s easier to ask. Can you buy > dipsti

Re: [MBZ] 616 IP back bracket

That does look good - - - On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 7:42 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On November 15, 2017 at 7:41 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > There is maybe 2" front to back. The bolt is 8 x 16, so most of an in

Re: [MBZ] 616 IP back bracket

I think taping the bolt in a gearwrench is the winner. I did stick the bolt in a socket. I could get it in, but there was not enough room to turn it. If there was enough room behind the bolt head, the hose might work. Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes November 15,

Re: [MBZ] Transmission dipstick

Yes, it’s a special tool that is used on all the 722.6 vehicles. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2017, at 7:39 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I suppose I could look and see, but it’s easier to ask. Can you buy dipsticks > for transmissions on W210’s? > > Bob R > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Transmission dipstick

https://www.amazon.com/Farmunion-transmission-dipstick-mercedes-Dipstick/dp/B01FLIIMZ0 You'll need a red lock clip for the cap on the dipstick tube too. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] Transmission dipstick

I bought one for the ML320 that didn't come with one from Rusty years ago . . . so I'd guess yes. On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 7:39 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I suppose I could look and see, but it’s easier to ask. Can you buy > dipsticks for transmissions on W210

Re: [MBZ] 616 IP back bracket

> On November 15, 2017 at 7:41 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > There is maybe 2" front to back. The bolt is 8 x 16, so most of an inch > is taken by the bolt. Side to side is about 2 1/2" too. It is about > 6" up to the bolt hole. > > No room for any power tool I've ever se

Re: [MBZ] Heart cath

"Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Fixing to head to the hospital for the heart cath. I will say that after > taking the beta blockers for about 4 or 5 days my blood pressure has been > back to normal and I have felt fine with symptoms at all. Best of luck, Kaleb. There are 2.7 MILLION! heart caths d

[MBZ] Transmission dipstick

I suppose I could look and see, but it’s easier to ask. Can you buy dipsticks for transmissions on W210’s? Bob R Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery option

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

Awww! The She-Doc sez Kaleb has a big heart! He'd have to have a big heart to sponsor this group for so many years! Thanks Kaleb! Glad it turned out well. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes November 15, 2017 at 2:58 PM Just got home from the hospital. The dr said I

Re: [MBZ] W124 Power Steering Pumps

I just replaced the seal in the PS pump for the 81 240D. The kit had the seal and 2 orings. I took off the pulley, pulled the old seal out with a small screwdriver and a pick, and pushed in the new seal. Done. Next time I'd do it on the vehicle, and not even take it off of the car. The old

Re: [MBZ] 616 IP back bracket

I wonder if a tight-fitting rubber hose would have enough grip on the bolt head to get the thread started. I have used a piece of synthetic rubber hose to start a nut on the inside firewall of my W123 to attach a new brake booster. Worked well. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [m

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

I shot summadem skeets once. Damn things was tough as could be when I tried to cook em up. --R Sent from iPhone > On Nov 15, 2017, at 8:24 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yup! When I was in HS, one of my friends knew a pair of brothers who had a > construction company and had

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

Yup! When I was in HS, one of my friends knew a pair of brothers who had a construction company and had 2 houses with a shared driveway. Between the houses was what looked like a 2 car garage, but it was their private trap club. They let us go there whenever we wanted to shoot trap. We went

Re: [MBZ] Cars and Coffee SEC

Most of my cars make the uptight owners all fizzy inside when I park. It seems to offend their aesthetics clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silver

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

Get a good electrician. He may let you put in outlets, switches, covers, etc. to save some money. He will git er done faster than you can buy the supplies. Donald Snook via Mercedes November 15, 2017 at 10:41 AM Kaleb wrote: "Have fun" Has anyone had a whol

Re: [MBZ] Good for Greg (and others)

Well, yes. Toada drivers in general are poor drivers. Jim Cathey via Mercedes November 15, 2017 at 9:18 AM Just like the Tesla/Leaf et al. are actually Remote _Emissions_ Vehicles, the piouses are Remote _Accident_ Vehicles? _

Re: [MBZ] Heart cath

Good luck and best wishes. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes November 15, 2017 at 8:59 AM Fixing to head to the hospital for the heart cath. I will say that after taking the beta blockers for about 4 or 5 days my blood pressure has been back to normal and I have fel

Re: [MBZ] 616 IP back bracket

There is maybe 2" front to back. The bolt is 8 x 16, so most of an inch is taken by the bolt. Side to side is about 2 1/2" too. It is about 6" up to the bolt hole. No room for any power tool I've ever seen Mitch Haley via Mercedes November 15, 2017 at 7:33 A

Re: [MBZ] 616 IP back bracket

Hmmm, a 13 mm gear wrench might work. I might have to find one. archer75--- via Mercedes November 15, 2017 at 7:11 AM I've used both an open and closed end wrench. I washed both the bolt and the wrench with a strong solvent such as brake cleaner so there wou

Re: [MBZ] Good for Greg (and others)

Hey! you pig, THEY are "saving the planet!" Dan Penoff via Mercedes November 15, 2017 at 5:52 AM I have to agree with Curley. Most of the Priii I see around my area are blowing past me on the interstate. In fact, I noticed one earlier this week during my commute

Re: [MBZ] 616 IP back bracket

Fresh out Not sure that would work either... Mitch Haley via Mercedes November 15, 2017 at 5:36 AM A ten year old boy? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Uns

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

I did a major upgrade/addition to my 1854 (with 1906 addition) house. The contractor wanted to pull down all the plaster/lath so his electrician could rewire existing rooms. Hell NO! As a compromise, he wired all the new stuff and I replaced the existing knob and tube (plus a lot of old or

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

I had a neighbor who was our family pediatrician that taught me biofeedback. I didn’t buy into it at first until she showed me how to do it and actually saw the results. Keep in mind that if you’re seriously stressed or have other medical issues it won’t make a significant difference, or maybe

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

I did a major upgrade/addition to my 1854 (with 1906 addition) house. The contractor wanted to pull down all the plaster/lath so his electrician could rewire existing rooms. Hell NO! As a compromise, he wired all the new stuff and I replaced the existing knob and tube (plus a lot of old or

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

Maybe I should try the biofeedback -- my pulse has always been fast (about 100 resting) and BP has been 140 over 70 and up since I was in college. Runs in the family, too, my niece is exactly the same, and when they stuff enough medicine down me to lower it, I pass out and can't think. Pe

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

Good report, except for the enlarged heart -- sounds a great deal like my experience a couple years ago. The echo cardiogram will tell all -- including thickened walls from chronic high BP, viral damage (which was my problem), and any valve issues. If you get a chance to watch (sometimes you do

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

Yep Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2017, at 5:34 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's good news! Try diet and exercise to get/keep the BP down. > > On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 2:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Just got home from the hospital.

[MBZ] OT: Heartwarming firearm story of the week

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Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

That's good news! Try diet and exercise to get/keep the BP down. On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 2:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just got home from the hospital. The dr said I have nice clear arteries > with no blockage at all. The stress test was a false positiv

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

That's because you do your shooting at a "range". Bubba shoots in his (or someone else's) backyard. He doesn't pay to go somewhere to shoot, just steps out the back door. I don't consider myself "Bubba", but that's how I shoot - step out the back door and shoot at the pile of 12" and larger logs st

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

I’ve always had a fairly low resting pulse and blood pressure. Just had an insurance company workup this morning and my resting pulse was 52 and my BP was 101 over 57. When I was younger I did a lot of biofeedback to keep my pulse rate down. It’s worked well for me ever since. If I feel myse

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

No, just focused. Anyone can do this, one simply needs to decide that health is important. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 5:13 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You are not human. You are a machine! > >

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

You are not human. You are a machine! RB On 15/11/2017 4:08 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Walking is great exercise (and a stress reliever!), I try to walk for 45 minutes every work day during my lunch break. I keep trying to "up" the benefit by increasing the difficulty, I've added ank

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

Walking is great exercise (and a stress reliever!), I try to walk for 45 minutes every work day during my lunch break. I keep trying to "up" the benefit by increasing the difficulty, I've added ankle weights and carry dumbells, and now I've found a place along my route that I can do some pull-ups.

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

Question for the medically inclined members of the list: Would a nuclear stress test have given similar information to what Kaleb learned today, or is that for a different set of symptoms? I'm thinking my stress test was probably less stressful than Kaleb's roto rooter job, but if something was

Re: [MBZ] Cars and Coffee SEC

Was that a Freudian slip? You DO have a reputation for being cheap. As do most of the members of this list! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1:19 PM To: Mercedes D

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

Good News! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 12:58 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Subject: [MBZ] The cath is done Just got home from the hospita

Re: [MBZ] Cars and Coffee SEC

It. On Nov 15, 2017 4:07 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel" wrote: Wash it up real good, and put a sign in the window selling it for $9995. I will be way cheaper than any of the Lambos and Ferraris. On Nov 15, 2017 3:56 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I’m thinkin

[MBZ] The cath is done

Kaleb, I went through all of this last year only to be given a beta blocker to use only when needed and some low dose blood pressure medicine. Some doctors love tests. Stress causes all of us more problems than anything else. It would seem that with your house issues, job move decision

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

> On November 15, 2017 at 3:58 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Just got home from the hospital. The dr said I have nice clear arteries with > no blockage at all. The stress test was a false positive. At least we know > for sure now. The symptoms were most likely from the h

Re: [MBZ] Cars and Coffee SEC

Wash it up real good, and put a sign in the window selling it for $9995. I will be way cheaper than any of the Lambos and Ferraris. On Nov 15, 2017 3:56 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I’m thinking to take the “work in progress” SEC to the C&C this weeken

Re: [MBZ] Cars and Coffee SEC

I'll help you get the wagon moved over there, put a price tag of $10k on it. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 3:56 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I’m thinking to take the “work in progress” SEC to the C&C this weekend > just to park

Re: [MBZ] The cath is done

Awesome, thanks for the good news! - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just got home from the hospital. The dr said I have nice clear arteries > with no blockage at all. The stress test was a false posi

Re: [MBZ] W124 Power Steering Pumps

I might have one I can send you. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2017, at 2:28 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > In looking for a replacement for the leaking pump on our '90 300D, I ran > across some information on the Internet that a '90 300E uses the same > power steering pump as a '90 300D

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

Why is a 617 labeled a 460? I don’t understand the Benz numbering system. --R Sent from iPhone > On Nov 15, 2017, at 3:48 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh yeah baby, that's what I need > > - > Max > Charleston SC > ___ > http:

[MBZ] The cath is done

Just got home from the hospital. The dr said I have nice clear arteries with no blockage at all. The stress test was a false positive. At least we know for sure now. The symptoms were most likely from the high blood pressure. She did say it appears my heart is enlarged but it could have been the

[MBZ] Cars and Coffee SEC

So I’m thinking to take the “work in progress” SEC to the C&C this weekend just to park a “project” Benz in amongst the garage queen Ferraris and Lambos and other pricey overdone heaps. Write up some glowing purple prose about it to put in the window. Maybe the $500 E300 dizzel too just for grin

Re: [MBZ] W124 Power Steering Pumps

Wouldn’t all that series use the same pump, or the same pump body maybe with different guts from different manufacturers? I swapped the pump off the 86 or so 420SEL onto the 89 SEC and they looked the same but were different brands. --R Sent from iPhone > On Nov 15, 2017, at 3:28 PM, Craig via

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

Oh yeah baby, that's what I need - Max Charleston SC ___ 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_okiebe

Re: [MBZ] W124 Power Steering Pumps

Craig, I was helping Larry with just this issue, and the FSM has a "survey" section that describes all the engines and pumps. The section is 46-0002. Between that and the model chart here (under MB Workshop Resources): https://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/doclist.jsp One can suss out which pumps

Re: [MBZ] W124 Power Steering Pumps

We just went through this with Larry, who has a broken mounting ear on his 2.5's steering pump. I found some used pumps on Car-Part.com for $25-100. On 11/07/2017 3:12 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Larry, in the FSM procedure 46-0002 is the survey of power steering pumps for 124

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

Thanks, Greg. As a matter of fact, I have done these drills with other pistols, my Walther PPQ and others. Rack, smack and aim/fire. I don’t have any snap caps for the .22, since I’m not going to be using this pistol much. I just want to be sure it’s sorted 100% before I hand it off to the wi

[MBZ] W124 Power Steering Pumps

In looking for a replacement for the leaking pump on our '90 300D, I ran across some information on the Internet that a '90 300E uses the same power steering pump as a '90 300D. Would someone who has access to the EPC please check this out? Thank you, Craig -- P

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

While I firmly believe it’s up to every individual’s choice as to whether they want to have guns or not, I will say… I have really been impressed with the camaraderie and willingness to offer assistance and guidance by everyone I’ve shot with or around. The outdoor range I shoot at weekly has

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

Have you done any "ball and dummy" drills? Load a mag with some live rounds and some snap caps. See what happens when the snap cap is in the chamber when you pull the trigger. This reveals a lot of technique errors. Also, not having your wrist joint in a direct line along the axis of the barrel

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

So here is a thought to our anti-gun colleague: Whether you would want to carry or own or use a gun, going to the range and shooting can be very relaxing in an interesting way. When you are shooting you need to clear your head of extraneous thoughts and focus totally on what you are doing -- l

[MBZ] He Should Put This on BAT

http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/15/europe/pope-new-car-for-charity-trnd/index.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/m

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

Have you sold your old house? Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Donald Snook via Mercedes Date: 2017-11-15 9:02 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Donald Snook Subject: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase I remember a while back, Kaleb posted a l

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

That's very difficult with a green plastic water pistol thugh with practice I will get the hang of it.. On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 2:07 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Try this dry fire drill to improve trigger position and target. > > 1. Clear the weapon, remove ammo from dry fire room. Be safe.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

Try this dry fire drill to improve trigger position and target. 1. Clear the weapon, remove ammo from dry fire room. Be safe. 2. Put a sticky note on the wall at sight height, with a small X on it. 3. Stand in firing stance, with your proper grip and finger position on trigger, muzzle of gun 4 i

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

Now this I can relate to. For our community Halloween party I was costumed as an Aussie cattle driver, complete with new jeans, western shirt, and sting ray leather boots; and an Aussie leather-brimmed driver's hat. I portrayed as an apprentice who was not yet certified to carry a real pistol o

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

I would always put the trigger in the middle of my trigger finger pad (midway between finger tip and first joint). What I was taught was that a group to the left of the bulls-eye probably means you're trigger finger is too deep, and the trigger is either at or on the crease at the first joint. Ho

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

On Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:56:57 -0700 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > One excellent resource is > http://thecraftsmanblog.com/living-in-the-past/ And of course you need a plan! http://thecraftsmanblog.com/building-restoration-plan/ Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

That is pretty pessimistic. I do think that if one plans to do much of the work, then one needs to enjoy doing that sort of thing. We moved into a new house in 1981 and have been remodelling it ever since. We wanted a house that looked old but were concerned about the troubles that might be enc

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

On Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:53:10 -0700 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Another good website is: > > http://thecraftsmanblog.com/american-foursquare-style/ > > This site has lots of information about tools and ways of remodeling. One excellent resource is http://thecraftsmanblog.com/living-in-the-past/

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

On Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:35:57 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > http://mcmansionhell.com/post/166916762911/looking-around-american-foursquares > > Cool houses. Also, https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9f/American_foursquare-sears-52.gif http://www.oldhouseweb.com/architecture-and

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

I have considerable experience in such "projects" so I feel the need to offer "free advise" worth every penny it costs you.. [to date, I've done 48 houses from like status, so BTDT, in spades] 1. Do not live in the house while rebuilding it. 2. Do not live in the house with a spouse while reb

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

On Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:36:18 -0700 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:35:57 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > http://mcmansionhell.com/post/166916762911/looking-around-american-foursquares > > > > Cool houses. > > Also, > > https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

> On November 15, 2017 at 12:15 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > Add extra, properly breakered outlets and switches BEFORE you drywall the > kitchen! A kitchen planner does help. Wiring the gutted rooms before finishing them is the easy part, as long as you remember to get it done. Wiring

Re: [MBZ] You Let One Pass By...

I think it was considering the model. If it had been a “regular” R129 that would have been too much. The Silver Arrow thing seems to be pretty desirable, and there weren’t many of them made. That and it’s pretty much the last one of that chassis that came off the line, so any kinks were irone

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

I have to admit that I am somewhat envious. I did this on our first house, and while it was a major undertaking, life was far more demanding at the time which compounded the process. Now that my kids are adults and I’ve got a lot more time on my hands it would be far more enjoyable and much le

Re: [MBZ] Good for Greg (and others)

It is not speed that kills, it is differences in speed. Kind of like when they say the fall won't kill you, it's the sudden stop at the end. I think there used to be a statistic that said something like 90% of all the road collisions happen to vehicles that are either in the top 10% of the "norma

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

On Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:07:06 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > > On Nov 15, 2017, at 9:02 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > But, it will need to have the entire house re-wired as it still has > > knob and tube throughout. We will need to add a bathroom (in a > > lau

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

The things I like most are that I am buying it for $40,000 less than the County Appraisal. AND my payments will be less than half of my current mortgage. AND living in a ranch house for the last seven years, this will feel so much more open and have so much more light coming in! Don Snook Fro

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

My ex partner (interior designer) had a real love for four squares. I thought I would die of boredom within the first 6 months after moving in due to their excessive symmetry. On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 11:41 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Kaleb wrote: > > "Have fun

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

Quite a savings from a $400,000 newer model. yeah, right. On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > $15k is actually cheap for a 50kkm odometer and body panels you can't see > through, isn't it? > Mitch. > > On November 15, 2017 at 9:42 AM "Kale

Re: [MBZ] Is Pierre Stumped?

CHANGE THE FUSES. On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 10:08 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I can fix that easy. Swap in a proper Oil Motor, problem solved! > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Tue, Nov 14, 2017 at 9:47 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > mercedes@okie

Re: [MBZ] You Let One Pass By...

Seems cheap. On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 8:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That 2002 Silver Arrow went for $10,500. That was a steal for that car, > one of the few R129s that actually has some value. > > -D > > > > ___ > http://www.

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

Kaleb wrote: "Have fun" It should be fun AND frustrating and long and difficult and exciting. The sellers did make some immediate repairs when they bought it such as replacing several windows some of the wood floors have been refinished. There was a minor leak in the roof and they addresse

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

Dan wrote: "http://mcmansionhell.com/post/166916762911/looking-around-american-foursquares Cool houses." That is almost exactly the floorplan of mine. The one exception is that someone in the past turned it into a 3 bedroom. The master bedroom is much larger now. Don Snook

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

+1 I was thinking much the same... -D > On Nov 15, 2017, at 11:27 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1. Are you high? > ‎2. Contracting the work out (mostly)? > 3. ‎Are you doing the work yourself? > > If ‎number one, get into rehab (not a rehab house) quick! > > If number two, get

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

1. Are you high? ‎2. Contracting the work out (mostly)? 3. ‎Are you doing the work yourself?  If ‎number one, get into rehab (not a rehab house) quick! If number two, get a premium membership from Angie's List. Make friends at the local hardware store/lumber yard to find the best contractors, no

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

Good point. I need to do the same with my shotguns, too. I’m not aware of the front sight moving when I pull the trigger, but I’m figuring it must as when I shoot from the bench I’m hitting my aiming points. That’s why I’m thinking it’s a trigger issue. And BTW, I’ve got a package of the dia

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

Prophetic words: > “They had some personal relationship problems and now have to get rid of the > house. “ --R Sent from iPhone > On Nov 15, 2017, at 11:05 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Good luck. > Just know that I did more to my project house in the three months before I > m

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

Good luck. Just know that I did more to my project house in the three months before I moved in than I did in the five years after I moved in. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chang

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

$15k is actually cheap for a 50kkm odometer and body panels you can't see through, isn't it? Mitch. > On November 15, 2017 at 9:42 AM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Mercedes W460 G Class 300GD SUV > > https://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-w460-class-300gd-suv/638754543

Re: [MBZ] OT: New/Old Home Purchase

Watch the movie "Money Pit". Been there. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 10:35 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://mcmansionhell.com/post/166916762911/looking-around- > american-foursquares > > Cool houses. > > -D > > > > On Nov 15, 2017, at

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

> On November 15, 2017 at 8:47 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > Good information I’m looking forward to trying out the next time I go to the > range. Why wait for a range trip? Dry fire practice. Maybe even take a video and observe your hand placement from the sides. Does the front sight

Re: [MBZ] Heart cath

Mind the sawbones. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2017, at 8:35 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Have fun! Try for a wrist cath; less complications and is overall easier > than a groin cath. > > -MMM- > > On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 8:59 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Merce

Re: [MBZ] Heart cath

Have fun! Try for a wrist cath; less complications and is overall easier than a groin cath. -MMM- On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 8:59 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Fixing to head to the hospital for the heart cath. I will say that after > taking the beta blockers

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