Re: [MBZ] Rivian

2019-03-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
The R1T Truck. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2019, at 9:17 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > I hadn't heard of them before - which one did he pre-order? > > On Sat, Mar 16, 2019 at 8:26 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> My Tesla owning work associate

Re: [MBZ] M1 oel deals?

2019-03-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Remember that "big data" study that Blackstone oil labs did? All of the "synthetic" oils are good. I'm running NAPA synthetic now (made by Valvoline). Never looked back, despite my devotion to M1 back in the day. On Sat, Mar 16, 2019 at 10:55 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Rivian

2019-03-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I hadn't heard of them before - which one did he pre-order? On Sat, Mar 16, 2019 at 8:26 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My Tesla owning work associate just preordered a Rivian. Fancy. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] M1 oel deals?

2019-03-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Costco but limited variety. Like 2 weights --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 16, 2019, at 10:11 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Aside from wallyland, is anyone aware of good deals on M1? > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

[MBZ] 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D $550

2019-03-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/315756675964268/ 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D Selling this old Mercedes 300d. Motor runs. Has been sitting for a 2 years. Interior is in great shape. Would be a good car for parts or a project. It runs and moves! It is not drivable as it has been

[MBZ] M1 oel deals?

2019-03-16 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Aside from wallyland, is anyone aware of good deals on M1? ___ 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] Finnie Update

2019-03-16 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I hear he's been getting bids to bulldoze the jungle behind his house and level it for parking okie cars. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 3/16/19 6:33 PM: Poos is starting to slip, he is cutting corners. Next thing you know he will be Okieing his cars.

[MBZ] Rivian

2019-03-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
My Tesla owning work associate just preordered a Rivian. Fancy. Bob R 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:

Re: [MBZ] OT Boeing 737 Max 8 info

2019-03-16 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
AMEN! Software strikes again. Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote on 3/16/19 9:23 AM: I'm no aircraft engineer, but in my experience in other things, this is strictly a software/sensor issue. Most aircraft have a stall prevention system, and any aircraft prone to "unrecoverable" stalls like

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Update

2019-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And I can find all my stuff when I need it, too… -D > On Mar 16, 2019, at 7:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > No corner cutting - just dealing with the lack of original materials. > Sometimes you just have to make do with what you can get. > > -D > > >> On Mar 16, 2019, at 7:33

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Update

2019-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
No corner cutting - just dealing with the lack of original materials. Sometimes you just have to make do with what you can get. -D > On Mar 16, 2019, at 7:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Poos is starting to slip, he is cutting corners. Next thing you know he will > be

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Update

2019-03-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Poos is starting to slip, he is cutting corners. Next thing you know he will be Okieing his cars. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2019, at 4:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I suspect it’s more a matter of demand. The fact that I couldn’t find > anything like the material for

Re: [MBZ] OT some old containers, a welder, and some sheetrock and I am an architectural wonder

2019-03-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Not my dream house. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Mar 16, 2019, 6:04 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: > > https://www.amlu.com/2019/03/16/parks-residence-in-raleigh-by-the-raleigh-architecture-co/ > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Made it to Little Rock

2019-03-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
We're all pulling for you! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On March 16, 2019 5:25:39 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >No further trailer issues. Home stretch tomorrow. > >Sent from my iPhone > >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com > >To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT some old containers, a welder, and some sheetrock and I am an architectural wonder

2019-03-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Reminds me of a pill box gun emplacement, but bigger and with windows. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On March 16, 2019 6:04:09 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >https://www.amlu.com/2019/03/16/parks-residence-in-raleigh-by-the-raleigh-architecture-co/

Re: [MBZ] Poor taste with money

2019-03-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Ugly Velveeta styled car. Does the purchase price include the disposal fee, cause once you can't stand owning it, no one else will buy it. To harsh? Virus-free. www.avast.com

[MBZ] OT some old containers, a welder, and some sheetrock and I am an architectural wonder

2019-03-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.amlu.com/2019/03/16/parks-residence-in-raleigh-by-the-raleigh-architecture-co/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Poor taste with money

2019-03-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.amlu.com/2019/03/14/hofele-shows-off-personalization-know-how-with-highly-individual-s-class/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Next Diesel Mercedes ( GLK 250 BlueTech )

2019-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Looks like a good deal but for the tires. On Sat, Mar 16, 2019 at 11:45 AM Robert Massmann via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was thinking of look for a newer diesel Mercedes and the like is to one > I may good look at. Any suggestions or alternatives. Vehicle would be used > to

Re: [MBZ] Check this out

2019-03-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Nice color combination. Teal/parchment. On Sat, Mar 16, 2019 at 8:57 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bizarre. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > On March 16, 2019 8:28:13 AM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

[MBZ] Made it to Little Rock

2019-03-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No further trailer issues. Home stretch tomorrow. 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:

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Update

2019-03-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Oftentimes good enough is good enough. The car will look good and provide pleasure to all who drive and ride in it and it will live on well. Plus it’s fun and not *too* obsessive... --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 16, 2019, at 5:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > This isn’t a

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Update

2019-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I suspect it’s more a matter of demand. The fact that I couldn’t find anything like the material for either my vinyl or windlace fabric tells me there’s just been no demand, so people quit making it. There’s one guy in Germany who has some windlace fabric on the shelf that’s NOS stuff, not my

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Update

2019-03-16 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
That’s pretty disappointing. I guess they prefer to cater to more mainstream models! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2019, at 2:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Neither Global, GAHH, World or a commercial upholstery supplier (Pioneer?) > that my upholstery guy recommended could

[MBZ] Useful and cheap

2019-03-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
https://m.banggood.com/500Pcs-Mixed-Auto-Car-Fastener-Clip-Bumper-Fender-Trim-Plastic-Rivet-Door-Panel-p-1270921.html --R Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Update

2019-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Neither Global, GAHH, World or a commercial upholstery supplier (Pioneer?) that my upholstery guy recommended could come up with the vinyl color I needed. I ended up going with slightly lighter material that I got at JoAnn, as it was about the same as everything else I found. Sometimes you

[MBZ] brake Mercedes Benz G Class - $28500

2019-03-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Huh?  Whah? https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/wadmalaw-island-brake-mercedes-benz/6842633709.html But wait, there's more! https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-pleasant-2011-mercedes-benz-class/6839264576.html -- --FT ___

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Update

2019-03-16 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Dan may have gotten lucky finding a close match but it’s not so easy to do. If you can’t find try global upholstery supply in California. They should have anything you need for about $20 per yard. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > > $10

[MBZ] Next Diesel Mercedes ( GLK 250 BlueTech )

2019-03-16 Thread Robert Massmann via Mercedes
I was thinking of look for a newer diesel Mercedes and the like is to one I may good look at. Any suggestions or alternatives. Vehicle would be used to tow a small popup camper that is about 1000 lbs. Robert Massmann Oregonia, Ohio

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Update

2019-03-16 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
$10 a yard right now at Joanne’s. I’m going to see if they have a close match for parchment or palomino. Michael E. Esh > On Mar 16, 2019, at 8:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks! I’m really pleased with it. I’m hoping to get the interior back > together this weekend, so

Re: [MBZ] OT Boeing 737 Max 8 info

2019-03-16 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
I'm no aircraft engineer, but in my experience in other things, this is strictly a software/sensor issue. Most aircraft have a stall prevention system, and any aircraft prone to "unrecoverable" stalls like T-tail rear engine jets have one that will overpower the pilot. However, every pilot

Re: [MBZ] Crazy Day with the Finnie

2019-03-16 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
The old mechanical injection systems from Bosch were very very similar to the diesel injection systems, just much lower delivery pressure as they inject into the intake rather than the combustion chamber in the MB versions -- the aircraft and original 300 Gullwing inject through the side of the

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Update

2019-03-16 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Thanks. How much better is the Mercedes contact adhesive compared to the generic weld wood stuff sold at hardware stores? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2019, at 8:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks! I’m really pleased with it. I’m hoping to get the interior back >

Re: [MBZ] Check this out

2019-03-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Bizarre. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On March 16, 2019 8:28:13 AM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >https://www.copart.com/lot/39041698?fbclid=IwAR3gX1HyWWfxxHUh-fzUtg2UDnScu0lq9Avde4iBaCNbp7z9lURW_rAkaZ4 > >--FT >Sent from iPhone >___

[MBZ] Check this out

2019-03-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Finnie Update

2019-03-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Thanks! I’m really pleased with it. I’m hoping to get the interior back together this weekend, so I’ll be posting more updates here, I’m sure. JoAnn Fabrics. “Marine” vinyl, they call it. The brown color I used which was pretty close to the original, just slightly lighter, is being

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Update

2019-03-16 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Coming along nicely! Where did you get the vinyl for the B pillars? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 15, 2019, at 10:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Got the dash nearly complete today despite my setback with a failed fuel > pump. Hope to finish it tomorrow. > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Boeing 737 Max 8 info

2019-03-16 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Heard this a.m. that they recovered the jack screw from the horizontal tail and it was trimmed to pitch the nose down. I don't agree with Grant that it is reasonable for pilots to know everything about their jet. In my experience, commercial pilots know the least, military pilots know nearly