Re: [MBZ] Is This

Heavily customized. Pay no attention to the pictures, I'm taking the wheels off this POS before I sell it. Mitch. > On January 9, 2019 at 1:48 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > The next Donald Snook mobile? > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/6778897159.html >

[MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 300 CD

What is a more reasonable price for this? Does it look like there is a fitment issue with the windows on the passenger side?? Bob R Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: nore...@craigslist.org > Date: January 9, 2019 at 8:09:06 AM MST > To: azbob...@gmail.com > Subject: 1983 Me

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 300 CD

That's a good price for CD in driving condition. Look at what they have been bringing on BAT. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD Wickford RI On Jan 9, 2019 10:12 AM, "Bob Rentfro via Mercedes" wrote: > What is a more reasonable price for this? > Does it look like there is a fitment issue with the wind

Re: [MBZ] Donald J Trump and liberal wackos

so that was a preemptive shot across the bow? ;-) On 01/08/2019 11:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: And to clarify, that would be the only place where those topics should be discussed. On 1/8/2019 9:59 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: ...and where all opinions are welcome, n

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 300 CD

I thought the back window looked well inboard of the door window. Prepurchase inspection is everything. And in this case, you'd want the inspector to know how the C123 pillarless side windows are supposed to work. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sear

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 300 CD

Yes and they don't work. I have my switches taped over. I had 2 MB Indies tell me they would not work on them. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 9, 2019 10:54 AM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > I thought the back window looked well inboard of the door window. > Prepurchase inspection is

Re: [MBZ] Donald J Trump and liberal wackos

Except, the title of this thread begins the discussion of the forbidden topic. I suspect that you really want to discuss this stuff on this list! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 8, 2019, at 11:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > And to clarify, that would be the only place where t

[MBZ] W116 brake warning light blinking

Vehicle is my '79 300SD. Recently, when starting the car, the dashboard brake warning light will blink on and off for about 10 seconds. What does this mean? Pads are not worn, fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir is normal. Allan ___ http://www.okieben

[MBZ] Fwd: Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 300 CD

Use the window issue as a bargaining chip I raised mine by hand and then taped over the switches. I don't use my back set so no problem for me. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI -- Forwarded message - From: Dwight Giles Date: Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 198

[MBZ] Fwd: 1974 Mercedes Benz 450SLC

What?? Bob R Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: nore...@craigslist.org > Date: January 9, 2019 at 10:12:22 AM MST > To: azbob...@gmail.com > Subject: 1974 Mercedes Benz 450SLC > > azbob...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist: > > 1974 Mercedes Benz 450SLC > >

Re: [MBZ] New wheels for out a work gummit employees

Post has been deleted. Did you mean government? On Tue, Jan 8, 2019 at 11:39 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > https://mobile.craigslist.org/cto/d/bagdad-1963-ford-econoline/6779664530.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] W116 brake warning light blinking

> Recently, when starting the car, the dashboard brake warning light will > blink on and off for about 10 seconds. Which lamp? Aren't there two? One, labeled "BRAKE" is hooked to the parking brake pedal, and the fluid level sensors. The other is hooked to the brake pads. I'm guessing it's a pa

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1974 Mercedes Benz 450SLC

Doesn’t look bad Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2019, at 11:14 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > What?? > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: nore...@craigslist.org >> Date: January 9, 2019 at 10:12:22 AM MST >> To: azbob...@gmail.com >> Sub

Re: [MBZ] W116 brake warning light blinking

Which light? The red parking brake warning, or the orange pad wear warning? Jaime On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 11:55 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Vehicle is my '79 300SD. > > Recently, when starting the car, the dashboard brake warning light will > blink on and off

Re: [MBZ] She's Bleedin', Jim

Oh, come on now. You need to watch Pierre on Youtube and get psyched up for a head gasket change. RB On 08/01/2019 8:55 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: No, It is down for the count, unless JBweld seals the leak.    THe cracked frame does not bother.  It is a sturdy car to begin with. It

Re: [MBZ] W116 brake warning light blinking

Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes writes: > Which light? The red parking brake warning, or the orange pad wear warning? It's the red one, with the symbol that looks sort of like (O) Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1974 Mercedes Benz 450SLC

I’d be a lot more excited about that if it was like a W115 as opposed to the W107. I’ve never had a 107. I have no emotional attachment to them. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2019, at 10:22 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Doesn’t look bad > > Sent from my iPhone > >

[MBZ] Silver/black 450SL C on BAT

Auction ends today. Bidding now at $4200; might not reach $6k. Overall it seems to get high praise from the audience so not clear why the bidding is so unenthusiastic Some good (interior, louvers not peeling), some bad (balky sunroof), some risky (hidden rust?). And just enough cosmetic flaws t

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 300 CD

What Dwight said. The black interior is rare. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 9, 2019 9:38 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: dwight.gi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 300 CD That's a good price for CD in driving condition. Look a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 300 CD

Bob R wrote: > What is a more reasonable price for this? Phoenix looks like midwest / east coast? Really? tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mai

Re: [MBZ] W116 brake warning light blinking

That's for the front brake pads. It works by grounding when the pads get worn. Either your pads are worn or one of the sensor wires is shorting out against something on occasion.  R

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1974 Mercedes Benz 450SLC

I was thinking that if it runs and doesn't need a valve job or transmission this could be a Martha-ready flip candidate for Dan. On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 12:35 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’d be a lot more excited about that if it was like a W115 as opposed to > th

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 300 CD

If there's no rust then $5k is a very reasonable price. The seat bolster could be replaced for less than $200, or free if you send it to Dimitri to build his resume. On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 12:49 PM Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bob R wrote: > > What is a more reason

Re: [MBZ] W116 brake warning light blinking

I vote for the sensor wires. This has happened to me as well. On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 12:53 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > That's for the front brake pads. It works by grounding when the pads get > worn. Either your pads are worn or one of the sensor wires is sho

Re: [MBZ] Silver/black 450SL C on BAT

Because all 107 coupes were yawners. Except the 500s, of course. -D > On Jan 9, 2019, at 12:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Auction ends today. Bidding now at $4200; might not reach $6k. Overall it > seems to get high praise from the audience so not clear why the bidding

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1974 Mercedes Benz 450SLC

No 107s. Too boring. -D > On Jan 9, 2019, at 1:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was thinking that if it runs and doesn't need a valve job or transmission > this could be a Martha-ready flip candidate for Dan. > > On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 12:35 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1974 Mercedes Benz 450SLC

Boring, shmoring. I'm talkin cold hard cash in your pocket. On Jan 9, 2019 1:58 PM, "Dan--- via Mercedes" wrote: > No 107s. Too boring. > > -D > > > On Jan 9, 2019, at 1:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I was thinking that if it runs and doesn't ne

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 300 CD

W123 coupe rear windows are always an issue, I’ve found. I’m not sure if it’s age, wear or design, but they always seem to be sketchy at best. -D > On Jan 9, 2019, at 1:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > If there's no rust then $5k is a very reasonable price. The seat bolster

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 300 CD

I think it is design and early failure. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 2:16 PM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > W123 coupe rear windows are always an issue, I’ve found. I’m not sure if > it’s age, wear or design, but they always seem to be sketchy at best. > > -D > > > On Ja

Re: [MBZ] Donald J Trump and liberal wackos

Trump and Whackos in the same sentence Sure to bring out the best in either side... right? How do I get over to "Banned" I keep looking for some way to get there... haven't found it On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 9:13 AM Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > Except, the title of this thread begins

Re: [MBZ] Donald J Trump and liberal wackos

On 09/01/2019 1:45 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Trump and Whackos in the same sentence Sure to bring out the best in either side... right? How do I get over to "Banned" I keep looking for some way to get there... haven't found it A minimum of 12 Banned Whackos have to approve yo

Re: [MBZ] Donald J Trump and liberal wackos

Oh... Gawd I'm not crazy enough to be in banned? Mother would be so proud.. ;)) On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 12:55 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 09/01/2019 1:45 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > Trump and Whackos in the same sentence Sure to bring out

Re: [MBZ] Donald J Trump and liberal wackos

-Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of G Mann via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2019 11:46 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: G Mann Subject: Re: [MBZ] Donald J Trump an

Re: [MBZ] Donald J Trump and liberal wackos

Well, that was not quite what I said, but . . . Banned could use some new blood. Mostly what we get is various participants telling each other  FU. In addition, we have been getting info on K's bathroom habits. You may well find Banned to be something of a disappointment. RB On 09/01/2019 2:14

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 300 CD

Copy that. My ex's 300CD rear windows came off the regulator rod and required a special fix by the tech to keep from repeating. A real PIA - gotta take our the rear seat bench and back to access. Other than that - they are worth over $10K if in decent condition. On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 2:18 PM D

Re: [MBZ] W116 brake warning light blinking

Does the owner's manual say anything about the light? I've got bad insulation on the wear sensor wires for the front pads on my 87 300TD, but the light blinks intermittently during each drive, for the duration of the drive. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On January 9, 2019 11:54:52 AM EST, Allan

Re: [MBZ] Donald J Trump and liberal wackos

Thanks for the link to banned Er I think I'll do my best to "liven up the conversation" with pithy commentary. [assuming I'm accepted by the other inmates] On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 1:22 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Well, that was not quite what

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 300 CD

Can the windows be easily straightened out and then never open the stupid things again? Mitch ___ 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/mailma

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 300 CD

That is what I have done. I use sunroof, front windows and AC for ventilation. It is too bad since what is cool about a coupe is to put all the windows down and then drive around with radio blasting Rock & Roll. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 5:17 PM Mitch Haley via Merced

Re: [MBZ] W116 brake warning light blinking

I've had insulation on the cable _to_ the sensor sockets start to fall apart, at the wheel end. You just have to get in there and take a good look at everything. I think you can unplug them in the engine compartment, see if that makes a positive difference. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] W116 brake warning light blinking

Heat shrink tubing or brush on plastic coating?? RB On 09/01/2019 5:26 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I've had insulation on the cable _to_ the sensor sockets start to fall apart, at the wheel end. You just have to get in there and take a good look at everything. I think you can unplug

[MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

I have this car that I probably never get to getting done. Thinking about moving it out if somebody is interested. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] W116 brake warning light blinking

I've had the fluid level sensors go wacky.   I unplugged em and the "problem" went away. Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote on 1/9/19 11:21 AM: Recently, when starting the car, the dashboard brake warning light will blink on and off for about 10 seconds. Which lamp? Aren't there two? One, labeled

Re: [MBZ] She's Bleedin', Jim

Pierre is welcome to do the work. Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote on 1/9/19 11:27 AM: Oh, come on now. You need to watch Pierre on Youtube and get psyched up for a head gasket change. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] She's Bleedin', Jim

On Wed, 9 Jan 2019 19:05:09 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Pierre is welcome to do the work. And, unfortunately, he wants to be paid. > Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote on 1/9/19 11:27 AM: > > Oh, come on now. You need to watch Pierre on Youtube and get psyched > > up for a head ga

Re: [MBZ] An appropriate coffee table ...

Nice. Could,also have a,snow tire,version. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 9, 2019 8:11 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > I saw this picture and thought it was appropriate for this list. > > > Craig > > -- > Present: '93 E300D/2.5 Turbo 354 kmi >

Re: [MBZ] An appropriate coffee table ...

Could make that right quick on a CNC router. Scan some tread and arrange it then let the machine have at it --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 9, 2019, at 8:35 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nice. Could,also have a,snow tire,version. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On Jan 9,

Re: [MBZ] She's Bleedin', Jim

Haul. It to Florida and get out your chequebook. RB Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Curley McLain via Mercedes Date: 2019-01-09 7:05 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Randy Bennell via Mercedes Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] She's Bleedin', J

Re: [MBZ] An appropriate coffee table ...

I knew a fellow who made a glass topped coffee table. A bit of an unusual shape. The glass was the flat windshield from an old VW bug. RB Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Craig via Mercedes Date: 2019-01-09 7:10 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] She's Bleedin', Jim

Pierre is welcome to do the work.  He DOES expect to be paid.  I won't be paying him.   Pierre can come and get the car, and have at it. tyee165 via Mercedes wrote on 1/9/19 7:45 PM: Haul. It to Florida and get out your chequebook. RB ___ http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

Kaleb asks: >I have these cars that I probably will never >get to getting done. Thinking >about moving it >out if somebody is interested. Nope. The maroon W124, or a diesel W210, maybe. Rick Who has too many projects, and not enough motivation ___ http://www

Re: [MBZ] She's Bleedin', Jim

>> Pierre is welcome to do the work. >And, unfortunately, he wants to be paid. His rates actually aren't too bad. Living in the large metropolitan area of Shitcago, indie rates can be over $100 an hour, AND, they really don't know older Mercedes. http://www.pierrehedaryandco.com/rates/ Rick

[MBZ] Finnie Fun

A bunch of little detail things today. Fun stuff. http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/1/9_Its_all_in_the_details.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery optio

Re: [MBZ] An appropriate coffee table ...

It's apolitical! On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 8:36 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice. Could,also have a,snow tire,version. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Jan 9, 2019 8:11 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > I saw this picture and thought it was appropri

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Nice work, with one suggestion. When mounting the rear view mirror it's important to grasp the spring a little loosely at first, so that when you attempt to insert it the spring escapes and flies away into the grass about 50' from where you are working. This sharpens your power of observation as

Re: [MBZ] Silver/black 450SL C on BAT

Bidding reached $5100 and stopped - no sale. On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 1:56 PM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Because all 107 coupes were yawners. Except the 500s, of course. > > -D > > > On Jan 9, 2019, at 12:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Auction en

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

How rusty? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On January 9, 2019 7:27:27 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >I have this car that I probably never get to getting done. Thinking >about moving it out if somebody is interested. > > >--- >This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. >http

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

Zero rust Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2019, at 10:09 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > How rusty? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > >> On January 9, 2019 7:27:27 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >> wrote: >> I have this car that I probably never get to getting done. Th

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

So what's wrong with it? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On January 9, 2019 11:47:57 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >Zero rust > >Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 9, 2019, at 10:09 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: >> >> How rusty? >> -- >> Max Dillon >> Charleston SC >> >>> O

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

It’s been sitting a long time, last time I checked drivers window was only one that worked, needs a major cleaning, will need a Vermont title obtained. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2019, at 10:59 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > So what's wrong with it? > -- > Max Dillon > Charle