Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

Speaking of gaga, Lady Gaga drives a 300D. Beautiful blue, it was her granddad’s. She’s kinda cute too --R Sent from iPhone > On Jan 16, 2018, at 10:19 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > I understand how some people might go gaga over him but as far as I’m > concerned he’s just another

Re: [MBZ] OT FOR WILTON -- Prisoners of War in the US

Wait, what? Guineas in Southie? WTF? That ain’t right! I guess they would know better than to try to escape. Likely be worse getting out of Southie than fighting in yurp and their survival chances would be lowah. --R Sent from iPhone > On Jan 16, 2018, at 10:48 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes brings back inline 6

Hopefully it’s not churned out in that Nissan plant in Tennessee! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2018, at 9:39 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > That is nothing but positive. Now if they could manage to fire some bow ties > and hire some good German engineers, and go back to the

Re: [MBZ] OT cutting and installing Formica

Yes there is a water based contact cement. Much better. --R Sent from iPhone > On Jan 16, 2018, at 6:12 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think there is low odor contact cement these days, but if not, or if you > get the old type, then make sure you have some ventilation. > That

Re: [MBZ] OT cutting and installing Formica

Just get the little 1/4” router. You don’t need a big one, it would be more of a problem. The HF will be fine for a small quick job. If you want a better one the dewalt or Bosch Colt is good. Porter cable probably make one too, they are like $100 compared to the $20 HF. The bits are where you

Re: [MBZ] OT FOR WILTON -- Prisoners of War in the US

There,was,an Italian internment camp in Boston near where,UMass Boston is now on Columbia Point. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 16, 2018 10:23 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I found this one, documenting Italian POWs at Ackley, IA I am not sure > what ca

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

I am a sucker for blue. One of the reasons I bought my China Blue [934] 300CD. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 16, 2018 10:35 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes, it is a nice color. It is, or is near to, what we used to call > Mercedes blue, DB335 but tha

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

more likely a forgery. fake a data plate, scam some pictures, and bobbie's yer aunt. Send a check for 300k please! M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes January 16, 2018 at 9:32 PM In addition, the factory data plate has been screwed back in place, and not neatly.

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

Yes, it is a nice color. It is, or is near to, what we used to call Mercedes blue, DB335 but that was not the official name. It is a great color for cars of the era. 110. 111. 113 etc. Dwight Giles via Mercedes January 16, 2018 at 9:28 PM Nice color. In Sarasot

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

In addition, the factory data plate has been screwed back in place, and not neatly. All the earmarks of a less than stellar Martha-ing at the very least, or a possible botched resto. -MMM- On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 9:28 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you reall

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

Nice color. In Sarasota-Dan could go over & look at it. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 16, 2018 10:21 PM, "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/ > mercedes-benz/230sl/1982926.html >

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

If you really expected to get $300k for that car, (assuming the documentation is not forged) would you reallly put cheapa$$ hankook tires on it? M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes January 16, 2018 at 9:24 PM http://vintagemotorssarasota.com/listing/1965-

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

http://vintagemotorssarasota.com/listing/1965-mercedes-benz-230sl-rhd-ex-john-lennon/ On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 9:21 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel wrote: > https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/ > mercedes-benz/230sl/1982926.html > ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] OT FOR WILTON -- Prisoners of War in the US

I found this one, documenting Italian POWs at Ackley, IA I am not sure what camp they were housed at. https://www.reddit.com/r/wwiipics/comments/7fxxpr/italian_pows_on_my_grandfathers_farm_summer_1944/ The first article I linked said some Italians were sent to Clarinda, but the algona camp w

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

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Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

I understand how some people might go gaga over him but as far as I’m concerned he’s just another scummy rockstar. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2018, at 9:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Is that a joke? Millions care about Lennon. He was an icon who achieved > martyrdom. > >> On T

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

Good one!! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2018, at 10:09 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > only geezers would care about a lennon, or a Brian Wilson SL. (The under 40 > crowd would be more likely to be interested in a lenin car or a mao car.) > >> Dwight Giles via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] How much is this worth?

Nah. Dumb advertiser Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 16, 2018 9:39 PM, "G Mann via Mercedes" wrote: > Just did a search on the inter-web and found nothing about a diesel engine > ever being available for a "380 SL" only listing says it came with V8 > Gas engine > > Soo... i

Re: [MBZ] How much is this worth?

That is as good as any possibility. OK Don via Mercedes January 16, 2018 at 8:50 PM Maybe he put Diesel fuel in it, and now it won't run, so his "mechanic buddy" said it needs a "timing belt" - we all know about all those Diesel Mercedes . . . .

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

only geezers would care about a lennon, or a Brian Wilson SL. (The under 40 crowd would be more likely to be interested in a lenin car or a mao car.) Dwight Giles via Mercedes January 16, 2018 at 8:35 PM It is advertised with photo in Hemmings. But ownership is

Re: [MBZ] OT FOR WILTON -- Prisoners of War in the USA

http://www.iptv.org/iowapathways/mypath/world-war-ii-prisoners-war-iowa Germans at Algona and Clarinda. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2002-10-07/news/0210070179_1_pow-camps-german-soldiers-traveling http://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1554&context=annals-of-iowa Italian and

Re: [MBZ] How much is this worth?

Maybe he put Diesel fuel in it, and now it won't run, so his "mechanic buddy" said it needs a "timing belt" - we all know about all those Diesel Mercedes . . . . On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 8:39 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Just did a search on the inter-web and found nothing about a diesel engi

Re: [MBZ] How much is this worth?

Just did a search on the inter-web and found nothing about a diesel engine ever being available for a "380 SL" only listing says it came with V8 Gas engine Soo... if it really IS diesel. it's a Unicorn of Cars... grab it.. On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 6:15 PM, Curley McLain via Me

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes brings back inline 6

That is nothing but positive. Now if they could manage to fire some bow ties and hire some good German engineers, and go back to the DIN in place of that awful ISO, things would improve in MB land. Dimitri via Mercedes January 16, 2018 at 7:36 PM http://www.road

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

It is advertised with photo in Hemmings. But ownership is soft variable in car value. Like all the million 540k's that were Hitler's staff cars. Dimitri might be right. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 16, 2018 9:30 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Is that

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

Is that a joke? Millions care about Lennon. He was an icon who achieved martyrdom. On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 8:12 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > Classic center is selling a fully restored 65 for $250k. I’d rather buy > that. Who really cares about John Lennon. > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] OT FOR WILTON -- German Prisoners of War in South Carolina

Amazing stories - great living history. Thanks to all for sharing. On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 5:47 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There were POW camps on Lake of the Woods south of Kenora during the war > too. I am told that they even gave the prisoners guns and le

Re: [MBZ] e300 cruise control

My '87 wagon cruise used to do that cut-out then resume thing, felt like an engine miss. It would do it twice in a row shortly after engaging the cruise, and then be fine for hours. I used the CC troubleshooting steps on Jim Cathey's site to test the actuator, and it was not terribly smooth, so I

Re: [MBZ] OT cutting and installing Formica

Max sez: >‎Rick - question on the meaning of "both sides". I wasn't clear on exactly what you are trying to cut. Formica laminate alone... router. Formica on press board already laminated... fine saw. And yes, masking tape on both sides to prevent chipping. Rick ___

[MBZ] Mercedes brings back inline 6

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Re: [MBZ] How much is this worth?

If the chain had been updated, then it would not need a "timing belt." Dwight Giles via Mercedes January 16, 2018 at 5:26 PM A million dollars? Diesel sl has to be rare. Seriously My MB Indy said 80 & 81,380sl's have single chain. Those,are problematic? If chain ha

Re: [MBZ] Abbey Road driver

Classic center is selling a fully restored 65 for $250k. I’d rather buy that. Who really cares about John Lennon. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2018, at 6:57 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > John Lennon's Pagoda is in Hemmings for $295k. 1965 230sl custom order rhd. > > Dwi

Re: [MBZ] Who wants a $900 SLK?

Yeah that makes sense. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2018, at 7:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I guess my point is that you can get a decent one with less mileage and in > better shape for probably twice that. > > -D > > >> On Jan 16, 2018, at 7:31 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] How much is this worth?

I would pay them full price if it really is diesel. If it is being sold by a moron, I would offer about $600 for the rolling chassis. The engine is toast if it needs the timing chain clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: 1995.5 E320 convertible

Yes Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2018, at 6:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > If you’re talking to the seller, it’s extreme damage, in a horrible place to > repair, the car will never be right again, etc., etc….. > > If you ask me I would drive it as-is and hook up with on of

Re: [MBZ] Who wants a $900 SLK?

I guess my point is that you can get a decent one with less mileage and in better shape for probably twice that. -D > On Jan 16, 2018, at 7:31 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > How could you go wrong at $900? Yeah it’s not one of Mercedes’ best but > still. A friend in med school had on

Re: [MBZ] Who wants a $900 SLK?

How could you go wrong at $900? Yeah it’s not one of Mercedes’ best but still. A friend in med school had one and he complained about the poor interior build quality. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2018, at 7:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s too much money for that car, e

Re: [MBZ] Who wants a $900 SLK?

That’s too much money for that car, even if it was in decent shape. The resale on the early SLKs is horrible, almost as bad as the W220s. I passed on a 2001 with under 100k, one owner, dealer maintained here in Tampa last year for $2800. Oh, yeah - these had serious issues with roof section se

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: 1995.5 E320 convertible

Having dealt with damage in that part of a W124, I can tell you that it’s not directly accessible, even with removing the latch and all the related hardware in the area. This is a perfect job for a paintless dent guy, after Kaleb has tried the heat gun/computer duster thing. -D > On Jan 16,

[MBZ] Who wants a $900 SLK?

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Re: [MBZ] e300 cruise control

Check ALL the connectors in the system . . . On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 6:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On my 95 E300 early in the summer the cruise control quit working. I > swapped in a rebuilt Programa unit I had bought for another 95 that I > pulled off

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: 1995.5 E320 convertible

If you’re talking to the seller, it’s extreme damage, in a horrible place to repair, the car will never be right again, etc., etc….. If you ask me I would drive it as-is and hook up with on of your dealer buddy’s paintless dent removal guys and see what they can do with it. -D > On Jan 16,

[MBZ] e300 cruise control

On my 95 E300 early in the summer the cruise control quit working.  I swapped in a rebuilt Programa unit I had bought for another 95 that I pulled off the road due to rust.  This unit was probably a couple of years old, was not used more than a year.  So anyway, cruise worked fine then I starte

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: 1995.5 E320 convertible

Just push it back out with e BFH - - - go for it! On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 5:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Here is the photo > > > > On 1/16/2018 5:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > >> Here is a photo of the damage. It does not look that bad

Re: [MBZ] How much is this worth?

It might be a great candidate for the Euro 500 engine! On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 5:32 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 16/01/2018 5:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > >> Assuming it is in really nice shape but needs an engine is 2k too much >> for one

[MBZ] Abbey Road driver

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: 1995.5 E320 convertible

Here is the photo On 1/16/2018 5:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Here is a photo of the damage.  It does not look that bad to me. He says the trunk will no close. image1.jpeg --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com __

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: 1995.5 E320 convertible

Here is a photo of the damage.  It does not look that bad to me. He says the trunk will no close. image1.jpeg --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] How much is this worth?

On 16/01/2018 5:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Assuming it is in really nice shape but needs an engine is 2k too much for one of these?  The last SL I had was a 77 or 78 that would somewhat run but had a fuel issue, and interior needed recovered, need a soft top, and probably need

Re: [MBZ] How much is this worth?

Assuming it is in really nice shape but needs an engine is 2k too much for one of these?  The last SL I had was a 77 or 78 that would somewhat run but had a fuel issue, and interior needed recovered, need a soft top, and probably needed paint.  I paid 600 for it, brought it home, I got it runni

Re: [MBZ] How much is this worth?

A million dollars? Diesel sl has to be rare. Seriously My MB Indy said 80 & 81,380sl's have single chain. Those,are problematic? If chain has been updated 2k sounds right? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 16, 2018 6:19 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1

Re: [MBZ] How much is this worth?

I think it all depends one what "we were told it needed a timing belt" means - the chain broke and the valves/heads/pistons are trashed, or it should be replaced just because it's the original single row chain . . . . On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 5:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okieb

[MBZ] How much is this worth?

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Re: [MBZ] OT cutting and installing Formica

I think there is low odor contact cement these days, but if not, or if you get the old type, then make sure you have some ventilation. That stuff could kill you. RB On 16/01/2018 3:43 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: OK thanks for all the input guys, keep 'em coming if anything else comes

Re: [MBZ] Turbo hose

which means they were probably reversed. Both brown lines look the same. clay monroe via Mercedes January 16, 2018 at 4:21 PM The lines were hooked up prior to transmission work. All vac lines were hooked back up following official diagram by the tech. Car came

Re: [MBZ] OT cutting and installing Formica

there used to be (a lot of) special laminate trimmer routers sold. With even a double wide having rock installed, there is not much market for laminate trimmers any more. But that is the right tool for the job. Meade Dillon via Mercedes January 16, 2018 at 4:20

Re: [MBZ] OT FOR WILTON -- German Prisoners of War in South Carolina

There were POW camps on Lake of the Woods south of Kenora during the war too. I am told that they even gave the prisoners guns and let them go hunting. No worries I guess as these guys had it made in the shade. No way they wanted to escape and go back to the war. They spent the rest of the war

Re: [MBZ] OT FOR WILTON -- German Prisoners of War in South Carolina

Same is true for Houlton, Maine. Even today its pretty remote, this is where RT95 starts (or stops I suppose) as it turns into Canada. The info I found says they were housed in Houlton, I'm curious how they got to Caribou, its an hour drive now...There was an Air Force (then Army Air Corps) bas

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt needs a new snowmobile hauler

Well, that explains it. I was looking all over the bike. RB On 16/01/2018 4:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Look right at the bottom of the white “V” at the top of the bumper. -D On Jan 16, 2018, at 5:26 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Ok, I give up. Where is the siren? RB O

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt needs a new snowmobile hauler

Look right at the bottom of the white “V” at the top of the bumper. -D > On Jan 16, 2018, at 5:26 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ok, I give up. Where is the siren? > > RB > > On 16/01/2018 3:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> I want the little one that’s on the bed. >> >>

Re: [MBZ] OT FOR WILTON -- German Prisoners of War in South Carolina

I worked for a lot of the local farmers when I was growing up, many of whom were second and third generation German immigrants. They had nothing but good things to say about the POWs, as I suspect they knew the POWs weren’t goose-stepping had core Nazis, just guys that were more or less conscri

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt needs a new snowmobile hauler

Ok, I give up. Where is the siren? RB On 16/01/2018 3:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I want the little one that’s on the bed. Did anyone notice the siren? -D On Jan 16, 2018, at 4:41 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: https://78.media.tumblr.com/e535f45b89e71c61921706d72ea9e096/

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt needs a new snowmobile hauler

On 16/01/2018 3:41 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: https://78.media.tumblr.com/e535f45b89e71c61921706d72ea9e096/tumblr_p23l828PGa1ttxfeno1_1280.jpg ___ You think there is enough room in that cab for Angie to sit on Curt's knee? RB _

Re: [MBZ] Turbo hose

The lines were hooked up prior to transmission work. All vac lines were hooked back up following official diagram by the tech. Car came back to me with starting issue that was not there before. I used another diagram from interweb (BW) to trace lines. Used the data provided here to attempt f

Re: [MBZ] OT cutting and installing Formica

Well now I have a great excuse - er, PROJECT for which to buy a router! HF trip tomorrow... - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 5:06 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Put blue tape on both sides of the cut line to make the cut cleaner. If > it

Re: [MBZ] OT FOR WILTON -- German Prisoners of War in South Carolina

Family lore states that there were POWs on the farm. My dad was born in '43 and apparently one of the POWs asked where his father was to which he replied "Over in Germany killin Germans!" Grandmother talks of bringing lunch out and accidentally driving away with the guard's gun in the car. -Cur

Re: [MBZ] OT cutting and installing Formica

Put blue tape on both sides of the cut line to make the cut cleaner.  If it is an "inside" cut I would clamp a straightedge to the laminate on a flat surface (sheet of plywood or something fairly stiff on some sawhorses for a "bench" top so you can clamp all around it) and run a router with a s

[MBZ] OT FB is becoming as crack-infused as CL -- "And a belt"

But for $500 I guess one could not complain: 1998 Dodge Caravan SE $500 Moncks Corner, SC 144551 Is the milege Its Runs And drives Just has a knocking sound. Comes with a radio. And a belt. Just tryna get a small vehicle. Message me for serious buyers only ! Willing to trade --FT _

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt needs a new snowmobile hauler

I want the little one that’s on the bed. Did anyone notice the siren? -D > On Jan 16, 2018, at 4:41 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://78.media.tumblr.com/e535f45b89e71c61921706d72ea9e096/tumblr_p23l828PGa1ttxfeno1_1280.jpg > > ___ > http:/

Re: [MBZ] OT cutting and installing Formica

OK thanks for all the input guys, keep 'em coming if anything else comes to mind. Rick - question on the meaning of "both sides". Do you mean tape on the top (visible side) and on the back of the formica, or something else? Tape down, draw the line over the tape, and make cut through the tape, r

Re: [MBZ] OT cutting and installing Formica

What they said: I'd add this: Since the substrate is glued up sawdust, I'd suggest putting an underlayment of 1/4" or 5mm plywood underneath to smooth out the sawdustboard before applying new formica, or you can pull up the countertop and replace with 1- 2 layers of 3/4" plywood alternately.

[MBZ] OT: Curt needs a new snowmobile hauler

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Re: [MBZ] I keep looking at it

We have Andrew's offer! --FT On 1/16/18 4:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Orient red is a GREAT color.  Offer $500 and then agree on $750, spend a grand fixing it up, and sell on BAT for at least $4k. On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 8:45 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] OT cutting and installing Formica

Max -- I've done a lot.  It's pretty easy but it makes a bit of a mess in the cutting/trimming.  Once you do it you'll never look at your workbenches the same way! Cut a piece about the size of what you need (strips to do the edges first) using a fine saw as Rick says to cut your "blanks." Use

Re: [MBZ] OT cutting and installing Formica

Best method I've found is to glue down the formica with an ample overhang and use a router with a "formica bit" to trim to exact fit. The bit has a bearing attached to the tip which allows the bit to ride along the edge of the material and cut flush. Before you cut the top, glue on the edge pieces

Re: [MBZ] 123 Block heater available

Couldn't say for sure. On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 1:48 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ubatuba? > > --FT > > > On 1/16/18 8:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> $15 incl. shipping. Reply privately. >> >> >> ___ >> http

Re: [MBZ] I keep looking at it

Orient red is a GREAT color. Offer $500 and then agree on $750, spend a grand fixing it up, and sell on BAT for at least $4k. On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 8:45 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Stick. Gopherit. $800 cash mowney and have fun. > > --FT > > > On 1/14/18

Re: [MBZ] OT cutting and installing Formica

Max asks: >‎My main question right now is cutting >the stuff, do I need a special saw / >saw blade or technique? Use a fine crosscut blade (like for veneer plywood), and apply tape to both sides of the area to be cut. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sear

[MBZ] OT cutting and installing Formica

I've got some kitchen repair jobs to complete, there are a couple spots on our cabinets that have this white thin sticker-like material over particle board, and it looks basically like shelf liner but probably with some better kind of sticky backing. Stuff is over twenty years old and starting to

Re: [MBZ] OT FOR WILTON -- German Prisoners of War in South Carolina

My father in law was a guard at Camp Atterbury’s POW camp during WWII: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/history/retroindy/2017/03/01/italian-pow-camp-experience-added-indiana-historical-society-exhibit-camp-atterbury/98348516/ He was always embarrassed about it, as if serving at home was less

[MBZ] OT FOR WILTON -- German Prisoners of War in South Carolina

No mention of camps in NC but maybe the guys you knew were from here? --FT http://www.oldonesdream.com/my-blog/2013/05/german-prisoners-of-war-in-south-carolina.html 05/16/2013 German Prisoners of War in South Carolina Thomas and I were parked on the shoulder of a county road watchi

Re: [MBZ] 123 Block heater available

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Re: [MBZ] Grant needs this?

The issue is that the ad states "condition unknown". A bit of a gamble which is probably why the price has remained minimal. RB On 16/01/2018 10:59 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Have to pass on this one already have more generators than I can use or justify. Looks like a good unit however

Re: [MBZ] Grant needs this?

Have to pass on this one already have more generators than I can use or justify. Looks like a good unit however. On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 7:25 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=2011564 > > _

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Project for Andrew?

If I did purchase this car, I would sub out the body repair to Dimitri to give him some recreational welding to help him through the slow winter months. On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 10:50 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Angie's Golf is getting a new radiator today, or m

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Project for Andrew?

Angie's Golf is getting a new radiator today, or maybe just a radiator hose but I think it'll probably be the rad too. It was losing a quart every other week... -Curt On Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 8:11:40 AM EST, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Practically new, 370 miles on the ODO.

[MBZ] Grant needs this?

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Re: [MBZ] Turbo hose

The official kit that used to be sold used a piece of 1/8" Stainless steel, and had 2 copper disks to plug the air/exhaust lined if the EGR was eliminated completely. I'd vote for at least 1/16" SS, but 1/8" thick will be permanent. Meade Dillon via Mercedes Ja

Re: [MBZ] I keep looking at it

Stick.  Gopherit. $800 cash mowney and have fun. --FT On 1/14/18 9:48 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1982-mercedes-240/6442234386.html Somebody other than me needs this. Bound to be one person on the list who could make it all pretty again.

Re: [MBZ] RIP Dan Gurney

> On January 15, 2018 at 10:44 PM "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Not many of the old school drivers left. Sterling Moss, Mario Andretti, > Richard Petty... You're right. "Stirl" is still alive. His little sister Pat died in 2008. His driving buddy "Inns" died in 1993. I gu

Re: [MBZ] Turbo hose

I have "read on the internet" that soda can aluminum is too thin for blocking off the EGR and presents a risk that it will go to pieces and allow them to be ingested by the engine. Thin steel from a soup can is a safer choice? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 7:59 AM, MG v

[MBZ] Diesel Project for Andrew?

Practically new, 370 miles on the ODO. That's DC driving talent for ya. https://www.iaai.com/vehicle?itemid=26502761 Maybe Angie Raymond needs this? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chang

Re: [MBZ] Turbo hose

if it is then that wasn't the cause of your starting or power problem, if you still have that. Failed open means just that it is open all the time even if there is no vacuum to it. Cut a piece of soda can and slip it under the EGR and bolt it back down to be certain. MG clay monroe via Merce

Re: [MBZ] Turbo hose

Explain please. If they were unhooked all the time then you would not be able to shut the engine off with the key. How, where, when were they unhooked and what were the results of that before any other changes. MG clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: Brown lines were unhooked and messed with cla

Re: [MBZ] High mileage 300TD

Look at the mileage. She drives everywhere she goes. Obviously she just got in from Florida. Gerry G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > It was only 18 below, in Maine, WHAT? no beach hat, two piece bikini, and a > sun tan? > > In Maine, in winter, "hawt" is measured in actual body heat, I think ;)