The first thing I have to do after picking the car up from Old Town
Albuquerque is to get a new set of tires -- the car was sitting in
someone's yard for six years until six months ago so the tires are
toast (recall one of the craigslist pictures showed the right-rear
tire as flat and the rim
Yes it would!
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> On Dec 21, 2018, at 11:34 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> The trouble with that car is that everything needs. It would eat you alive.
>
>> On Dec 21, 2018 6:45 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes"
>> wrote:
>> Yes indeed! I’ve always wanted a finnie 300SE/L. I
I will take it back to the glass shop. Maybe they have some ideas or can do as
Curt suggested. I think they have some warranty against leaks.
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> On Dec 21, 2018, at 11:46 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Mine leaked at the windshield, and dripped on my foot as I
One good thing I see is that it has at least 2 of the plastic clips on
the injection lines. Few of them have the clips in place now. 10 years
ago, most of them for sale had clips. Not so anymore. Indicated the
car either had good care or benign neglect until you got it.
Those little lines
On Fri, 21 Dec 2018 23:42:57 -0500 Dwight Giles via Mercedes
wrote:
> makes,good sense Craig.
Thank you. Although it has about 100,000 miles more than the 300D we had,
it's 3 years newer and, at a quick cursory examination, seems to be in
better condition.
Craig
Mine leaked at the windshield, and dripped on my foot as I was driving.
VERY annoying. I to expected rust when the glass was out. It was
fine. Just the gasket was bad. I choked at the price of a star-marked
gasket and went for the uro with new glass. No more leak, and the
gasket has been
makes,good sense Craig.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Dec 21, 2018 11:32 PM, "Craig via Mercedes"
wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Dec 2018 21:13:24 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> > So, it's yours?
>
> I'll go pick it up tomorrow with a borrowed trailer. I put a $100 deposit
> on it and have
I may have to try that as well. Let's compare notes.
On Dec 21, 2018 9:32 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes"
wrote:
> Peel the seal back around the glass and shoot some flowable silicone
> windshield sealant into the gap. All my 123 cars have leaked there. If
> you're careful you can make it
The trouble with that car is that everything needs. It would eat you alive.
On Dec 21, 2018 6:45 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes"
wrote:
> Yes indeed! I’ve always wanted a finnie 300SE/L. I think those cars are
> just so weird and cool!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Dec 21, 2018, at 6:39 PM,
On Fri, 21 Dec 2018 21:13:24 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
> So, it's yours?
I'll go pick it up tomorrow with a borrowed trailer. I put a $100 deposit
on it and have $600 more to pay.
> I had a '93 300D 2.5T - great car before the vacuum pods for the ACC
> died.
For $700 I figured I
From the news:
"measures to tackle the threat included “technical, sophisticated options
to detect and mitigate drone incursions, all the way down to less
sophisticated options – even shotguns would be available to officers should
the opportunity present itself”.
Police and government would not
Engine looks really clean.
On 12/21/2018 7:49 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
On Wed, 19 Dec 2018 19:51:42 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
wrote:
MERCEDES DIESEL
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-diesel/6776436011.html
Somebody did.
Thank you, Kaleb, for posting the
My 90 300D 2.5t was best car i had in 55 years of wheels. Almost 300k miles
on it. No major repairs.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Dec 21, 2018 10:14 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes"
wrote:
> So, it's yours? I had a '93 300D 2.5T - great car before the vacuum pods
> for the ACC died.
>
> On Fri,
So, it's yours? I had a '93 300D 2.5T - great car before the vacuum pods
for the ACC died.
On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 7:50 PM Craig via Mercedes
wrote:
> On Wed, 19 Dec 2018 19:51:42 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
> > MERCEDES DIESEL
> >
> >
Jam their control signal. I'm sure there is something that has enough
directed energy to cause their control signal to be lost and cause
uncontrolled flight into the ground.
Surely, there is an EE who could invent such a device... "For airport
security"
On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 3:58 PM Greg
Peel the seal back around the glass and shoot some flowable silicone windshield
sealant into the gap. All my 123 cars have leaked there. If you're careful you
can make it invisible.
Curt
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On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 9:22 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes
wrote: I have
I have and repaired that. The leak is coming from higher up- I can see it
dripping from under the windshield area!
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> On Dec 21, 2018, at 9:16 PM, David Bruckmann wrote:
>
> If you haven't already, check the hood hinge area where they disappear into
> the cowl. My 123 was
If you haven't already, check the hood hinge area where they disappear into the
cowl. My 123 was missing INCHES of metal there.
Dimitri wrote:
>A couple of weeks ago I performed an under the battery tray rust repair on the
>78 240D to cure a water intrusion problem into passenger floor area.
My grandfather had a 39 & 49- both straight 8's. I think v8's
appeared,about 52.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Dec 21, 2018 8:45 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:24:06 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> > I'd rather the earlier straight eight version - V-8s are a
On Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:24:06 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
> I'd rather the earlier straight eight version - V-8s are a dime a dozen.
My grandfather had one of these. I don't know if it had the straight or
Vee engine; I was only 6 at the time.
Craig
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Laser gun - burn it out of the air. Perhaps a very high powered microwave
signal to fry the electronics in it. At least jamb the frequency so it
fly's away.
On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 5:12 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Some sort of electronic jamming to cause them
There's nothing wrong with a 380 that a 560 transplant won't cure.
On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 5:06 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/269748053698351/
>
>
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Bzzzt Eng el land! No awful scary looking weapons allowed!
They could only throw knives at it! OOOPS!!! That is, IF Gatwick is
fur 'nough out of london to be out of the knife ban.
The blighters at the airpot are kinda buggered until they guy decides to
quit flying it.
Buggered
True - the Heckflossens rank right up there with the W210s as the ugliest
MBs ever. I do love the barber pole vertical speedometer though!
On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 12:17 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Shucks.
>
> In truth I really dislike the heckflossen body
Yes indeed! I’ve always wanted a finnie 300SE/L. I think those cars are just so
weird and cool!
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> On Dec 21, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Dwight Giles wrote:
>
> Looked like,an enticing project, Dimitri.
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
>> On Dec 21, 2018 6:32 PM, "Dimitri via
A couple of weeks ago I performed an under the battery tray rust repair on the
78 240D to cure a water intrusion problem into passenger floor area. Well, the
repair worked but water is still leaking but now from under the windshield area
somewhere. I had the windshield gasket replaced last
Looked like,an enticing project, Dimitri.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Dec 21, 2018 6:32 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes"
wrote:
> I was actually preparing to bid on that car since it’s very rare and local
> but I don’t need another project and I didn’t want to pay more than $1500.
> It sold for
I was actually preparing to bid on that car since it’s very rare and local but
I don’t need another project and I didn’t want to pay more than $1500. It sold
for $3200.
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> On Dec 21, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> NOT
>
> POS 300SE in
3 hr time diff!
--FT
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> On Dec 21, 2018, at 5:53 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I'm in Vancouver, WA. I doubt you'd make it in time for dinner :-)
>
> G
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
Some sort of electronic jamming to cause them to lose control of the
machine and make it crash?
RB
On 21/12/2018 4:34 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Agreed that rifles are absolutely the wrong choice here, a net gun is more
appropriate.
Actually in this case I'd say you need a drone
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IMO 'copters are even more vulnerable than fixed wing aircraft; the rotors can
be easily damaged.
Greg
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I'm in Vancouver, WA. I doubt you'd make it in time for dinner :-)
G
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Good! Keep yer hands off the Heckflossen!
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote on 12/21/18 12:16 PM:
Shucks.
In truth I really dislike the heckflossen body style.
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I was thinking a shotgun was the way to go but they can get too high, the
effective range of a shotgun is only 30-40 yards. Another drone dangling a net
flying over only has to get in the neighborhood...
-Curt
On Friday, December 21, 2018, 5:39:51 PM EST, Dwight Giles
wrote:
Anti-aircraft gun?
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 5:35 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Agreed that rifles are absolutely the wrong choice here, a net gun is
> more appropriate.
> Actually in this case I'd say you need a drone to catch a
Agreed that rifles are absolutely the wrong choice here, a net gun is more
appropriate.
Actually in this case I'd say you need a drone to catch a drone. Maybe theres a
market for "drone killers"...
-Curt
On Friday, December 21, 2018, 5:11:15 PM EST, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
wrote:
How about sending out the helicopter?
On Dec 21, 2018 5:11 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes"
wrote:
> They deployed 'sharpshooters'.
> But it takes a LOT of practice to shoot something out of the air with a
> rifle.
> Not to mention, the bullets raining down in London make it a very bad idea
> to
They deployed 'sharpshooters'.
But it takes a LOT of practice to shoot something out of the air with a rifle.
Not to mention, the bullets raining down in London make it a very bad idea to
actually let the sharpshooters fire rifles into the air.
The drones have very good cameras and probably
What’s your address
--FT
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> On Dec 21, 2018, at 12:41 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> You need a device that can keep a water bath to a consistent and accurate
> temperature. Also a vacuum sealer, although some manage with ziploc bags.
> Some say a circulator
Shotgun
--FT
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> On Dec 21, 2018, at 4:59 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> OK, I must be missing something. Is there no way to take them down short
> of an H bomb?
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OK, I must be missing something. Is there no way to take them down short
of an H bomb?
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That is so sad.
I bet the drawings and the body buck he had built are gone too.
Mitch.
> On December 21, 2018 at 3:43 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/priceless-one-of-one-hot-rod-destroyed-in-california-fire
OMG. Hard to imagine.
On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 3:44 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/priceless-one-of-one-hot-rod-destroyed-in-california-fire
>
>
>
> On 21/12/2018 1:58 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
> > I hope not.
> >
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On 21/12/2018 1:58 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
I hope not.
That couple has a lot of nice cars.
But I think the one in the video is the only one of a kind car they own.
Mitch.
On December 21,
I hope not.
That couple has a lot of nice cars.
But I think the one in the video is the only one of a kind car they own.
Mitch.
> On December 21, 2018 at 2:43 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> wrote:
> I think that Buick was recently destroyed. Maybe in the California fires?
>
> RB
>
> >
I think that Buick was recently destroyed. Maybe in the California fires?
RB
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> On December 21, 2018 at 1:24 PM OK Don via Mercedes
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>
>
> I'd rather the earlier straight eight version - V-8s are a dime a dozen.
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He did a set for me too, nice guy, quick work.
-Curt
On Friday, December 21, 2018, 12:59:02 PM EST, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
wrote:
I've used Mark several times, I'm very happy with his work.
https://dieselfuelinjector.guru/
You can buy your own injector nozzles, send the old
What's the advantage of a straight 8? Or is just the scarcity?
On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 1:25 PM OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
> I'd rather the earlier straight eight version - V-8s are a dime a dozen.
>
> On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 11:42 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
I'd rather the earlier straight eight version - V-8s are a dime a dozen.
On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 11:42 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Me too. The chrome and steering wheel design are so impressive. Maybe
> just ignore all the flaws, drive it for a year, and
Shucks.
In truth I really dislike the heckflossen body style. Much more into 108
sedans/111 coupes.
On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 1:12 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Nope. No rust repair, no paint. That’s my initial Martha fee. Martha
> don’t work cheep.
>
> -D
>
>
> >
Positional stuff fixed. Should work properly now.
-D
> On Dec 20, 2018, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Blog post for the day:
>
> http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2018/12/20_Starting_In.html
>
> -D
>
>
>
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Nope. No rust repair, no paint. That’s my initial Martha fee. Martha don’t
work cheep.
-D
> On Dec 21, 2018, at 1:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> Seriously?? You can restore a finnie for $5k plus the cost of parts?
> Including rust repair and repaint? If I ship three will you charge
Seriously?? You can restore a finnie for $5k plus the cost of parts?
Including rust repair and repaint? If I ship three will you charge for two?
On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 1:05 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> As long as you include the cashier’s check for the $5k fee.
As long as you include the cashier’s check for the $5k fee. Parts are extra.
-D
> On Dec 21, 2018, at 11:04 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I need your shipping address so you can restore my finnie next weekend.
>
> On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 10:43 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes
I've used Mark several times, I'm very happy with his work.
https://dieselfuelinjector.guru/
You can buy your own injector nozzles, send the old injectors and new
nozzles to Mark, he'll turn them around in a couple of days.
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On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 10:58 AM Mike
Me too. The chrome and steering wheel design are so impressive. Maybe
just ignore all the flaws, drive it for a year, and re=list on BAT.
On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 12:39 PM Dwight Giles
wrote:
> I would love it, but...
> Dwight E. Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
>
> On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 11:08 AM
You need a device that can keep a water bath to a consistent and accurate
temperature. Also a vacuum sealer, although some manage with ziploc bags. Some
say a circulator is necessary, but I believe convection is adequate to maintain
an even temperature throughout the vessel. After sous-vide you
I would love it, but...
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 11:08 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I remember these iconic old behemoths from the 50s. The Buick's badging in
> particular is memorable and iconic. This would be worth
What do I need for sous-vide?
It looks like only a couple of super-expensive Instant Pots have infinite
temperature control where you punch in a temp like 138 degrees.
The lesser ones have 12 or 21 different temperature ranges, and I don't think
they tell you how many degrees each setting
I remember these iconic old behemoths from the 50s. The Buick's badging in
particular is memorable and iconic. This would be worth restoring if
someone had the time and patience.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-buick-super-riviera/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-12-21
If you’re going to do it yourself, buy a set of Monark (that’s the proper
spelling) nozzles, which you can find on German eBay for much less than Uncle
Ken rips you off for, even with shipping.
This assumes you have a pop tester and a box of shims.
Otherwise, it’s a simple, relatively low cost
I need your shipping address so you can restore my finnie next weekend.
On Fri, Dec 21, 2018 at 10:43 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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> You misspelled "petal"
>
> Allan
>
> Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes writes:
>
> > You got the break peddle fixed!
> >
> > --FT
> >
Bosio or Monarch
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> On Dec 21, 2018, at 9:57 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I am going to look at the injectors on my 240D this weekend
>
> Has anyone rebuilt the their injectors lately? What brand is reccomended?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
>
>
>
>
NOT
POS 300SE in Lawrence, MA, "where rust never rests".
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I am going to look at the injectors on my 240D this weekend
Has anyone rebuilt the their injectors lately? What brand is reccomended?
Thanks,
Mike
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VIRGINIAIntersection overrun with cats deemed a 'hazard'Published:
Thursday, December 20, 2018
An intersection in a Virginia city has been deemed a hazard because it has
been overrun with abandoned cats.
News outlets report the Danville Area Humane Society made the designation
this week after a
You misspelled "petal"
Allan
Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes writes:
> You got the break peddle fixed!
>
> --FT
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>> On Dec 20, 2018, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
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>> Blog post for the day:
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>>
That's because their positioning is messed up
--FT
On 12/21/18 8:28 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
I didn't see any of your relatives on your blog.
Dan--- via Mercedes wrote on 12/21/18 6:20 AM:
Looks like the relative positioning on my blog page is messed up.
I’ll put the fix to it
I didn't see any of your relatives on your blog.
Dan--- via Mercedes wrote on 12/21/18 6:20 AM:
Looks like the relative positioning on my blog page is messed up. I’ll put the
fix to it when I get home today. Sorry about that...
-D
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> On Dec 21, 2018, at 6:58 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> You got the break peddle fixed!
>
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
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>> On Dec 20, 2018, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> Blog post for the day:
>>
>>
Looks like the relative positioning on my blog page is messed up. I’ll put the
fix to it when I get home today. Sorry about that...
-D
> On Dec 20, 2018, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
>
> Blog post for the day:
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> http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2018/12/20_Starting_In.html
>
>
You got the break peddle fixed!
--FT
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> Blog post for the day:
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> http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2018/12/20_Starting_In.html
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