Re: [MBZ] AMC Land Yacht on BAT

2018-06-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The First Wide Small Car is Here. (I just wish they'd widened the track when they widened the body) Mitch. > On June 28, 2018 at 12:03 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I preferred the Pacer wagon. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiv

[MBZ] OT Thorium Reactor news of the day

2018-06-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
http://www.atimes.com/article/is-indonesia-preparing-to-go-nuclear/ --- "Blessed with copious amounts of coal, huge reserves of natural gas and a rich store of geothermal energy and other climate-friendly renewables, Indonesia’s frequent talk over the years about venturing int

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad

2018-06-28 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
What does a wrap cost? Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: G Mann via Mercedes Date: 2018-06-28 1:02 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: G Mann Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad Sounds good, however, after exploring vehicle wraps, the service

Re: [MBZ] Surprising 606 diesel mileage figures

2018-06-28 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Over 4 in west LA. It is probably a buck cheaper in the port though. On Wed, Jun 27, 2018, 1:02 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > $3.00 and up here. > > On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 8:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > It’s c

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad

2018-06-28 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Depending on the graphics, the size of the vehicle, and the mood of the wrap people, the price can vary wildly. I had quotes done to wrap my Mercedes bus, being converted to motor home, 40 ft long, 11 ft high.. the quotes ran in the $12,000 to $15,000 range I will be painting, not wrapping. St

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad

2018-06-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:47:57 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > What really sealed that decision was the service life of the wrap... 5 > yrs, in the sun and it's dead. Then you get to pay to have it taken > off, and pay again to have it "re-wrapped" Paint, good for much > longer. This does n

[MBZ] This could be fun

2018-06-28 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Until it breaks https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2004-mercedes-s600-amg-great/6621109726.html --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: htt

[MBZ] Mersedes Benz - $2300

2018-06-28 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
JUST CASH https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mersedes-benz/6627010663.html --FT Sent from 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

Re: [MBZ] This could be fun

2018-06-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
You mean like the front suspension broke last month and still hasn't been fixed? Mitch. > On June 28, 2018 at 11:16 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Until it breaks ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] OT Thorium Reactor news of the day

2018-06-28 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Max sez: >Thermal salt reactor Sorry, but IMHO, it will never happen here. Politicians on all sides of the fence are pretty dim bulbs... And they are not getting any brighter.  Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] $500 210 99 E300D

2018-06-28 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Maybe block off the egr and run the pump on a dsl1. Much simpler and works > with factory tps, wastegate controller and even the tcu I think. > > On Wed, Jun 27, 2018, 12:59 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> OMG how ugly can you get. >> >> On Mon, Jun 25, 2018

Re: [MBZ] OT Thorium Reactor news of the day

2018-06-28 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Too true - - - (dim bulbs - all they know is how to get and stay elected). I'd like one in my backyard though (thermal salt reactor) . . . On Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 11:02 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Max sez: > > > >Thermal salt reactor > > Sorry, but IMHO, it

Re: [MBZ] OT Thorium Reactor news of the day

2018-06-28 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Ok Don sez: >I'd like one in my backyard though If everyone with ownership of a half acre or more had one in their back yard, it would be a different country.  Oh, I am referring to  thorium reactors... AND politicians. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: 1956 Chris Craft on BAT

2018-06-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Just a runabout! Now if It was a cruiser, it'd be worth looking at. Look for a 1958 Owens 25' Cruiser. Single screw 327 power. good as it gets unless you have Diesel Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: This is my dream boat. We took a Hudson River jaunt on one of these when I

Re: [MBZ] Pickup trucks. was: cars

2018-06-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Frod, home of the wussywagen. The author is right, except it should also have a rack in the back of the cab with at least one lever action and an 03a3 hanging. Transmission should be a truck ( floor shift) 4 or 5 speed. archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Someone on another list wrote the f

Re: [MBZ] rick 123 stuff

2018-06-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
good, but that does not exactly eliminate the lift pump from scrutiny. can you see fuel flowing through the clear filter or through the clear lines when this starvation occurs? If so, then you can eliminate the lift pump Rick Hawkins via Mercedes wrote: i called it the wrong thing …. i reb

[MBZ] W123 240D Electric fan switch

2018-06-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
RE: 1981 240D Anyone have a spare electric (radiator) fan switch they would part with for a price? Anyone got the part number if I have to order a new one? It seems to be time for a new (or used) one. Thx ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad

2018-06-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
WAYTAGO!Nothing has slowed your inventive mind! It is always good to hear from you. WILTON via Mercedes wrote: As some of you may know, I'm unable to stand or walk safely without aid. I use a walker (rollator) around the house, back and forth to the car and for short trips from the car. Fo

Re: [MBZ] OT Thorium Reactor news of the day

2018-06-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
YIMBY! -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 10:36 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Thorium Reactor news of the day Too true - - - (dim bulbs - all they know

[MBZ] Moose day

2018-06-28 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
No moose were harmed in the making of this electronic message 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 an

[MBZ] Alternator

2018-06-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Is it possible for an alternator to not be charging but the battery light goes out after the car is started? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Alternator

2018-06-28 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
We call them "Idiot Lights" for a reason Next time you are at the FLAPS, have a look for a charging indicator gage that plugs into the cig lighter it will give you a real time output reading... as I recall, they are pretty cheap... On Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 4:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Me

Re: [MBZ] Alternator

2018-06-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
If the light is on and goes out when you spin the alternator, that should mean the alternator is supplying enough juice to power its own field. But if it can't supply 13.4V against a full complement of cooling and HVAC fans, then something's wrong. Mitch. _

Re: [MBZ] Alternator

2018-06-28 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Typically that means you have a bad diode or two (usually open) and are only getting a few amps out of the alternator. The idiot light just indicates that the battery is supplying the coil, not the alternator. Bad voltage regulator will do the same thing, plenty of amps maybe, but not enough v

[MBZ] 1969 250 SOLD for over $20K

2018-06-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Even with an incomplete service history. Are we missing something? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-mercedes-benz-250-4/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-06-28 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] This could be fun

2018-06-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What's gonna go wrong? Only 104 k miles. On Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 11:24 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > You mean like the front suspension broke last month and still hasn't been > fixed? > Mitch. > > > On June 28, 2018 at 11:16 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] 1969 250 SOLD for over $20K

2018-06-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
What we are missing is that the,whole world is not bottom feeders as is the norm on this,list. My brother who spent 30 years in the,car business says you can't pay too much for a GOOD used car. The market is clearly motivated for classic Benzes. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jun 28, 2018 9:58

Re: [MBZ] 1969 250 SOLD for over $20K

2018-06-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Maybe the 4 speed manual has something to do with it. On Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 10:05 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > What we are missing is that the,whole world is not bottom feeders as is > the norm on this,list. My brother who spent 30 years in the,car business > says you can't pay too much for a GOO

Re: [MBZ] 1969 250 SOLD for over $20K

2018-06-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I agree! Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jun 28, 2018 10:06 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel" wrote: > Maybe the 4 speed manual has something to do with it. > > On Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 10:05 PM, Dwight Giles > wrote: > >> What we are missing is that the,whole world is not bottom feeders as is >> the nor