[MBZ] On another racing note ...

2018-10-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/classic/history/t-80-record-giant-from-1939/ T 80: The 3,500 PS record giant of 1939 The inner workings of the T 80 are presented just as they were engineered eight decades agp: the experts at the Mercedes-Benz Classic [Center] reconstructed the

[MBZ] Scratch and dent sale in Colorado

2018-10-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
There was a hail storm in Colorado. Lots of cars were damaged and were sent to Copart. 4909 of them, to be exact.

Re: [MBZ] Some nice old Benzes

2018-10-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:31:40 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > Moss set the mille miglia record in 57 i think but it was in a roadster > (not a gullwing). His navigator was a journalist and did a fantastic > writeup. They averaged over 100mph on the course. 1955 in a 300SLR with Denis

Re: [MBZ] Some nice old Benzes

2018-10-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Oh yeah, read that story. It is amazing. And the car and the driving were even more amazing. I can’t even imagine doing that 50 years ago. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Oct 22, 2018, at 10:31 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Moss set the mille miglia record in 57 i think but it was

Re: [MBZ] Some nice old Benzes

2018-10-22 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
#21 gullwing maybe it won the showroom races clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Oct 22, 2018, at 7:31 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Moss set the mille miglia record in 57 i think but it was in a roadster > (not a gullwing). His navigator was a journalist and did a

Re: [MBZ] Some nice old Benzes

2018-10-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Moss set the mille miglia record in 57 i think but it was in a roadster (not a gullwing). His navigator was a journalist and did a fantastic writeup. They averaged over 100mph on the course. On Sat, Oct 20, 2018, 6:00 PM clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Section event

Re: [MBZ] Today is Ruger Day!

2018-10-22 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 22, 2018 at 10:16 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Sorry - 10.5” barrel…. Like this? https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-10-5-5-56-nato-1-7-phosphate-classic-shockwave-pistol-kit-black-5165449130.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Parts Request

2018-10-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Hi Dan. It would help to know if you need the om606.962 or .961 (non-turbo). They are different. I have an extra non-turbo one. There is a depression where the charge pipe goes over the cover. Karl On Mon, Oct 22, 2018, 6:05 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I’ve already run this by Clay,

Re: [MBZ] Today is Ruger Day!

2018-10-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Sorry - 10.5” barrel…. -D > On Oct 22, 2018, at 8:59 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sakes! Hardly a pistol when it’s got a 10.5” stock….looks like fun, though. > > -D > >> On Oct 22, 2018, at 8:02 PM, OK Don via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Our son bought a Ruger Charger 22 today

Re: [MBZ] Today is Ruger Day!

2018-10-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Sakes! Hardly a pistol when it’s got a 10.5” stock….looks like fun, though. -D > On Oct 22, 2018, at 8:02 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Our son bought a Ruger Charger 22 today - a pistol based on the 10/22 > action. We'll shoot it tomorrow . . . > > On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 3:06 PM

[MBZ] Parts Request

2018-10-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’ve already run this by Clay, our “parts du jour” member, but I figured I would put this out to the general population just in case… I’m looking for the top cover on the OM 606 engine, a black plastic cover that is on top of the valve cover and under the crossover pipe. Mercedes part number

Re: [MBZ] Rear Bumper 1983 240D

2018-10-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:46:20 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > They are all the same 240 or 300 bumper Up to 1985. Craig > > On Oct 22, 2018, at 7:42 PM, Rdeafboy via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > My rear bumper fell off the 2 mounts..Aluminum" powdered out."..Does > > a

Re: [MBZ] Rear Bumper 1983 240D

2018-10-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
They are all the same 240 or 300 bumper Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 22, 2018, at 7:42 PM, Rdeafboy via Mercedes > wrote: > > > My rear bumper fell off the 2 mounts..Aluminum" powdered out."..Does a 300D > bumper fit the 240D ? 123 series of course but up to what years ?/ I know I > have

Re: [MBZ] Rear Bumper 1983 240D

2018-10-22 Thread Rdeafboy via Mercedes
My rear bumper fell off the 2 mounts..Aluminum" powdered out."..Does a 300D bumper fit the 240D ?  123 series of course but up to what years ?/ I know I have to get the whole assembly Bob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Today is Ruger Day!

2018-10-22 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Our son bought a Ruger Charger 22 today - a pistol based on the 10/22 action. We'll shoot it tomorrow . . . On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 3:06 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s 10/22!! > > -D > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe rocker panel wanted.

2018-10-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I saw guys at the junkyard running a 110V recip saw off an inverter connected to a car battery. --R Sent from iPhone > On Oct 22, 2018, at 6:24 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have a DeWalt saw. Three batteries, but they no longer last to remove > fenders > > clay monroe >

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe rocker panel wanted.

2018-10-22 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I have a DeWalt saw. Three batteries, but they no longer last to remove fenders clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Oct 22, 2018, at 8:41 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Either that or buy Clay a battery powered Sawzall and send him back to pick > and pull. > Mitch. >> On

Re: [MBZ] ETM

2018-10-22 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Address? Fred. On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 5:17 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sure! > > --R > Sent from iPhone > > > On Oct 22, 2018, at 3:13 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Greetings and salutations all. > > Does any

Re: [MBZ] Today is Ruger Day!

2018-10-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I like mine in nine --FT (Vanilla with a nine) Sent from iPhone > On Oct 22, 2018, at 4:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > It’s 10/22!! > > -D > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >

Re: [MBZ] ETM

2018-10-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Sure! --R Sent from iPhone > On Oct 22, 2018, at 3:13 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Greetings and salutations all. > Does any one want the W126 1986-1991 ETM, Gratis? > Klatta On. > Fred. > > -- > Fred Moir > Lynn MA > Diesel preferred >

Re: [MBZ] Today is Ruger Day!

2018-10-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:42:44 -0700 Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > No wait...can't have a sig on ruger day! Sure you can! It's the glock of the draw ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Today is Ruger Day!

2018-10-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
No wait...can't have a sig on ruger day! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig via Mercedes Sent: Monday, October 22, 2018 1:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Subject: Re: [MBZ] Today is Ruger Day! On Mon, 22 Oct

Re: [MBZ] Today is Ruger Day!

2018-10-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:05:23 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > It’s 10/22!! > > -D That sig should really be :D ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] Today is Ruger Day!

2018-10-22 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s 10/22!! -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/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Mom's Dissel

2018-10-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Fox TV. On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 3:26 PM Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Curley wrote: > > It has been > > on the welfare TV stations here almost every day. > > Welfare TV - is that MSNPC? > tin.man > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Mom's Dissel

2018-10-22 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Curley wrote: > It has been > on the welfare TV stations here almost every day. Welfare TV - is that MSNPC? tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe rocker panel wanted.

2018-10-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Rusted out Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Oct 22, 2018 3:14 PM, "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" wrote: > Is he replacing it because if rust, or is it bent? > I have one I need to cut out of a donor car. > > Rick > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe rocker panel wanted.

2018-10-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Just came back from body shop- he said it is pretty hollow in back. May be able to weld one up or jury rig a sedan panel. This body guy rebuilt my CD after tree fell on it 5 years ago. Ok does not have 123 coupe rockers. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Oct 22, 2018 3:09 PM, "Randy Bennell via

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe rocker panel wanted.

2018-10-22 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Is he replacing it because if rust, or is it bent? I have one I need to cut out of a donor car.  Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] ETM

2018-10-22 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Greetings and salutations all. Does any one want the W126 1986-1991 ETM, Gratis? Klatta On. Fred. -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe rocker panel wanted.

2018-10-22 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
How bad is the original? Might be better to patch in place than try to remove the whole thing and replace it. RB On 22/10/2018 1:43 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: 2 months classic center said there was 1 in existence. 971 USD Dwight Giles Jr.

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe rocker panel wanted.

2018-10-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
2 months classic center said there was 1 in existence. 971 USD Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Oct 22, 2018 12:14 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Try KK or the classic center. You don't want a used one. Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > Anybody have a

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Mom's Dissel

2018-10-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wow, I never knew that! On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 1:49 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 18:33:28 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Funny thing happens on this planet...when CO2 goes up more chlorophyl > > is produced by plants, and said plants use up more CO2;

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Mom's Dissel

2018-10-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 18:33:28 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Funny thing happens on this planet...when CO2 goes up more chlorophyl > is produced by plants, and said plants use up more CO2; Its almost > like it was planned! Said chlorophyl produces more plant matter, > making more

Re: [MBZ] 124 master cylinder

2018-10-22 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I note that a decision has been made to get a replacement but I will comment on this anyway. I had the master give up on my 115 300D. I was able to get a rebuild kit but unable to put it together to my satisfaction and ended up getting a replacement anyway. Not sure how this will relate to

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe rocker panel wanted.

2018-10-22 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
But, it is a perfect excuse for acquiring a plasma cutter. I watched a TV show a while back where they used one to cut a rocker out of a vehicle. Very nice. I have done one years back, the hard way, and I don't think I want to do that again - and that was just removing the rusted one. I cannot

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe rocker panel wanted.

2018-10-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Sawzall wins all. Other alternatives: flame wrench, air saw, nibbler, hammer and ripping chisel, air hammer with ripping chisel Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: How would one remove such a thing without a plasma cutter? RB ___

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe rocker panel wanted.

2018-10-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Try KK or the classic center. You don't want a used one. Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Anybody have a decent one for passengers side? Friend needs one for his 82 300CD. Thanks. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe rocker panel wanted.

2018-10-22 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Either that or buy Clay a battery powered Sawzall and send him back to pick and pull. Mitch. > On October 22, 2018 at 10:46 AM MG via Mercedes wrote: > > > How about a whole coupe? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe rocker panel wanted.

2018-10-22 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
How would one remove such a thing without a plasma cutter? RB On 22/10/2018 9:00 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Anybody have a decent one for passengers side? Friend needs one for his 82 300CD. Thanks. Dwight Giles Jr. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe rocker panel wanted.

2018-10-22 Thread MG via Mercedes
How about a whole coupe? two new floor pans 3 body panels. was a project that someone couldn't finish and I ended up with it. MG Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Anybody have a decent one for passengers side? Friend needs one for his 82 300CD. Thanks. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320

[MBZ] 123 coupe rocker panel wanted.

2018-10-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Anybody have a decent one for passengers side? Friend needs one for his 82 300CD. Thanks. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change