Re: [MBZ] Parts

2018-04-06 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I thought there was a way to resurrect those things by refilling them with special oil or something. On Tue, Apr 3, 2018, 4:16 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks, Rick. I looked at all of these already, but didn’t see that > particular eBay one. Just trying to find the best deal. Norm

Re: [MBZ] pancake car

2018-04-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yabbut the tops of the fenders and the hood and the trunk lid are all damaged too. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 6, 2018 7:30:35 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: >Simply not enough damage to the rest of the car to have been a roll >over, I >think. > >To me, looks mo

Re: [MBZ] HF

2018-04-06 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
Still get it but prices will go up  Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" Date: 2018-04-06 6:40 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Subject: Re: [MBZ] HF I just figured they might have a hard ti

Re: [MBZ] K'lev cars?

2018-04-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think the fuel cost alone would add another $500 or so, becomes uneconomic. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 6, 2018 10:49:03 PM EDT, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: >I could drive it out to you > >clay > >1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green >1986 SDL - Polei >1982 3

Re: [MBZ] Molasses kicks butt

2018-04-06 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Damn fine Magic too! I pulled the rest of the tools out and gave them a scrub. The cancer came off and left bare metal. I used a baster on the spark shaft and tire iron. Twenty minutes of that and it cleared up the stuff as well. Even got the pliers functional. When I drained off the fluid

Re: [MBZ] K'lev cars?

2018-04-06 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I could drive it out to you 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 silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to

Re: [MBZ] HF

2018-04-06 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Any thing of quality from that region of the world comes from Taiwan ROC, not mainland China.  Rick ___ 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/

Re: [MBZ] HF

2018-04-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 6 Apr 2018 18:40:53 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > I just figured they might have a hard time getting items from China soon > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 6, 2018, at 6:30 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Their web site says "inventory close-out" - thi

Re: [MBZ] Will this radio work in the US?

2018-04-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 6 Apr 2018 18:16:43 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-CD-Special-Alpine-MF-2297-Radio-CD-Player-CLK-SLK-W126-W140/222913744698?epid=1230005759&hash=item33e6b1cf3a:g:XncAAOSw-ddaoDZI&vxp=mtr One of the pictures shows he is listening to

Re: [MBZ] HF

2018-04-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I just figured they might have a hard time getting items from China soon Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 6, 2018, at 6:30 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Their web site says "inventory close-out" - this usually means that they > don't want to count all that stuff and have it on the books, not t

Re: [MBZ] pancake car

2018-04-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Simply not enough damage to the rest of the car to have been a roll over, I think. To me, looks more like it ran under a semi trailer and clipped the "A" pillar notice the seat headrests are untouched? Or, the hood and deck lid? "A" pillars destroyed totaled.. On Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 2:27

Re: [MBZ] HF

2018-04-06 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Their web site says "inventory close-out" - this usually means that they don't want to count all that stuff and have it on the books, not that they are closing all the stores. YMMV. On Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 5:46 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Kaleb sez: > > >So I gue

Re: [MBZ] More 140 work

2018-04-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I thought the leak was just the o ring on the fitting that screws into the high side port.  Upon further inspection the port the fitting screws into is cracked down its side.  So, looks like condenser replacement. On 4/6/2018 10:43 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So today I put a ch

[MBZ] Will this radio work in the US?

2018-04-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-CD-Special-Alpine-MF-2297-Radio-CD-Player-CLK-SLK-W126-W140/222913744698?epid=1230005759&hash=item33e6b1cf3a:g:XncAAOSw-ddaoDZI&vxp=mtr --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] HF

2018-04-06 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Kaleb sez: >So I guess HF will be out of business soon. >Maybe Uro too? Huh? Rick ___ 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/

[MBZ] HF

2018-04-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So I guess HF will be out of business soon. Maybe Uro too? Sent from my iPhone ___ 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/merc

Re: [MBZ] pancake car

2018-04-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like something was dropped onto the car, like a shipping container. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 5:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.copart.com/lot/37628796 > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AV

Re: [MBZ] pancake car

2018-04-06 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Not supposed to roll ragtops. Not good for your noggin. Or, was this one of the ones under the bridge that fell down in Florida? RB On 06/04/2018 4:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.copart.com/lot/37628796 ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

[MBZ] pancake car

2018-04-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT Stocks are on sale, place your orders now

2018-04-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ever try to catch a falling knife? On Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 3:07 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anyone looking for a great time to get some cash into the stock market, > looks like today would be a nice day. Stocks are over 2% off! > > Waiting until the last minute

[MBZ] OT Stocks are on sale, place your orders now

2018-04-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Anyone looking for a great time to get some cash into the stock market, looks like today would be a nice day. Stocks are over 2% off! Waiting until the last minute to make your 2017 IRA contribution? I think the last minute is here. Market closes at 4 p.m. - Max Charleston SC __

Re: [MBZ] Pricey, But Nice

2018-04-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Stupid money for a car with a black interior that clashes with the lovely gray paint. Parchment is so much nicer. On Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 10:24 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not a bad example. Better to have sold on BAT: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/263581385301?rm

Re: [MBZ] W124 Armrest

2018-04-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Thanks! I’ll take either style, I don’t care. Pics of those speakers coming shortly. -D > On Apr 6, 2018, at 1:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I will see what I got > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 6, 2018, at 12:49 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Wou

Re: [MBZ] W124 Armrest

2018-04-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I will see what I got Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 6, 2018, at 12:49 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Would anyone out there have a decent (front) armrest for a W124? I’m not > worried about color at this point, just something that isn’t trashed. > > Thanks, > > -D > _

[MBZ] W124 Armrest

2018-04-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Would anyone out there have a decent (front) armrest for a W124? I’m not worried about color at this point, just something that isn’t trashed. Thanks, -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] W124 Door Speaker Crossover

2018-04-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And I quote from my initial post: "It’s totally encased in potting compound” That includes the leads to the choke as well, so I would have to destroy the good crossover to get to it. Got a used one coming from a trusted used parts supplier. -D > On Apr 6, 2018, at 12:56 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:

Re: [MBZ] W124 Door Speaker Crossover

2018-04-06 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Open up the other side and measure it. Many multimeters measure capacitance. -- Jim ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] W124 Door Speaker Crossover

2018-04-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Depending on the type of crossover and the fact that it is crimped and has a “+” on one end. -D > On Apr 6, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why do you think it's polarized? Speakers run on AC. > > -- Jim > ___ > http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] W124 Door Speaker Crossover

2018-04-06 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Why do you think it's polarized? Speakers run on AC. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Slightly OT - Badyear RV tires

2018-04-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Better yet, don't put badyears or jokohamas on anything, or you may have a very bad day some day. Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Put the word out - don't use these tires on your RV! Goodyear G159 275/70R 22.5 https://jalopnik.com/goodyear-knew-of-dangerous-rv-tire-failures-for-over-20-18

[MBZ] More 140 work

2018-04-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So today I put a charge on it and I can hear it hissing. I see refrigerant venting from right behind the high pressure fitting. Upon closer look I can see there is a small hole or something at the base of the fitting. Worse case I replace the condenser. It also appears this car has had the wir

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS!!!

2018-04-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
He'd need ta put a wench on dat trailer ta pool up da karz. Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: That's interesting! You should be ready to hire yourself out with truck / trailer as a tow vehicle for the insco's to round up the flood cars here, when we get the next big one. - Max Charl

Re: [MBZ] K'lev cars?

2018-04-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I find that shade of green to be unattractive but love the deep blue car. On Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 7:40 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That wagon looks like what I need, right price too. Too bad wrong coast. > I'd prefer a lighter color, but I'd take that nice dark b

Re: [MBZ] Molasses kicks butt

2018-04-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I soaked hand saw blades in white "vinegar" It took off the rust pretty well. clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: I scored a full tool kit out of a w116 yesterday. It was falling apart and the tools had some really good corrosion. The things were lumpy with nodules, rust bleeding through the c

Re: [MBZ] Slightly OT - Badyear RV tires

2018-04-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Better yet, don’t buy an RV. Land yacht like having a boat - large hole to pour money into. -D > On Apr 6, 2018, at 10:44 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Put the word out - don't use these tires on your RV! > > Goodyear G159 275/70R 22.5 > > https://jalopnik.com/goodyear-knew-o

[MBZ] Slightly OT - Badyear RV tires

2018-04-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Put the word out - don't use these tires on your RV! Goodyear G159 275/70R 22.5 https://jalopnik.com/goodyear-knew-of-dangerous-rv-tire-failures-for-over-20-1824997252 - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

[MBZ] Pricey, But Nice

2018-04-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Not a bad example. Better to have sold on BAT: https://www.ebay.com/itm/263581385301?rmvSB=true -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.c

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS!!!

2018-04-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That's interesting! You should be ready to hire yourself out with truck / trailer as a tow vehicle for the insco's to round up the flood cars here, when we get the next big one. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 9:20 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wr

[MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS!!!

2018-04-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It could induce uncontrollable psychosis https://jalopnik.com/heres-some-incredible-drone-footage-of-flooded-hurrican-1818579633 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] W123 Armrest vs. W124 Armrest

2018-04-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
And the CD! --FT On 4/6/18 9:10 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Cool. Thanks! -D On Apr 6, 2018, at 9:02 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I have the TD I can look at --FT On 4/6/18 7:37 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I have a chance to score a cover for a W123 armrest in

Re: [MBZ] W123 Armrest vs. W124 Armrest

2018-04-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Cool. Thanks! -D > On Apr 6, 2018, at 9:02 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have the TD I can look at > > --FT > > > On 4/6/18 7:37 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> I have a chance to score a cover for a W123 armrest in the correct color for >> my W124. Anyone know how

Re: [MBZ] 140 diesel vacuum system

2018-04-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Does it BLOW ICE COLD? --FT On 4/5/18 5:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yea but I could not make heads or tails out of it. I did figure it out though.  The vacuum line going to the vac port on top of the first pod was connected to the out port instead, so it was venting all of

Re: [MBZ] This might be my next copart target

2018-04-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
DOSE THET CARE HAVE A MANUEL TRANSMITTON? --FT On 4/5/18 5:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin-Okiebenz via Mercedes wrote: https://www.copart.com/lot/30121568 This car has been everywhere. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___

Re: [MBZ] W123 Armrest vs. W124 Armrest

2018-04-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I have the TD I can look at --FT On 4/6/18 7:37 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I have a chance to score a cover for a W123 armrest in the correct color for my W124. Anyone know how close these are in size? That is, I’m wondering if the W123 armrest cover will fit my W124 armrest even

Re: [MBZ] Molasses kicks butt

2018-04-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Interesting, I have never heard of this magick --FT On 4/6/18 12:19 AM, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: I scored a full tool kit out of a w116 yesterday. It was falling apart and the tools had some really good corrosion. The things were lumpy with nodules, rust bleeding through the chrome,

Re: [MBZ] BAT Flip for Jaime

2018-04-06 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
That’s a lot of car for the money... but I like the V12 :) On Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 8:13 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2978369-fs-cl63-amg-2008-needs-repair.html#post17337705 > > -D > > > > ___

[MBZ] BAT Flip for Jaime

2018-04-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2978369-fs-cl63-amg-2008-needs-repair.html#post17337705 -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:

Re: [MBZ] K'lev cars?

2018-04-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That wagon looks like what I need, right price too. Too bad wrong coast. I'd prefer a lighter color, but I'd take that nice dark blue. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 6, 2018 12:21:42 AM EDT, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: >https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/me

[MBZ] W123 Armrest vs. W124 Armrest

2018-04-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have a chance to score a cover for a W123 armrest in the correct color for my W124. Anyone know how close these are in size? That is, I’m wondering if the W123 armrest cover will fit my W124 armrest even closely. I can get the dimensions of the W124’s armrest if someone has a W123 they can

Re: [MBZ] K'lev cars?

2018-04-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Love the green W124. That is sweet. Too many mills on the 96 wagon, though. -D > On Apr 6, 2018, at 12:21 AM, clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/mersdise-station-wagon1996/6551212657.html > > https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1992-mercedes