Re: [MBZ] next car for Poos

2019-05-19 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I concede your point, perhaps. The only way to find out for sure is to pony up the near $400,000.00 buy it now price and take delivery, with title. Or, call the guy ask. It's my drivers decade off, so I can't use it. All yours, go for it. On Sun, May 19, 2019 at 8:50 PM Curley McLain via

Re: [MBZ] next car for Poos

2019-05-19 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
if he does not OWN it, he has NO right to SELL  it.   2 owner. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote on 5/19/19 10:34 PM: He's not an owner because he has no plans to ever title it in his own name. Sort of like the guy who just bought Clay's old W140. Mitch. On May 19, 2019 at 11:26 PM Curley McLain

Re: [MBZ] next car for Poos

2019-05-19 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Possible, the car was "loaned for display" to the museum and never changed ownership, legally... thus, "one owner"... Or... maybe not. At 400,000, it's not a bottom feeder car, is it? Kaleb needs it, for sales calls, taking clients to lunch... beer runs.. important stuff... On Sun, May 19, 2019

Re: [MBZ] next car for Poos

2019-05-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
He's not an owner because he has no plans to ever title it in his own name. Sort of like the guy who just bought Clay's old W140. Mitch. > On May 19, 2019 at 11:26 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > dude can't count. Previous owner and him = one owner.

Re: [MBZ] next car for Poos

2019-05-19 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
dude can't count. Previous owner and him = one owner. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 5/19/19 9:47 PM: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Mercedes-Benz-600-Series/223522766462?hash=item340afebe7e:g:utUAAOSwVEhc4U8h --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

[MBZ] next car for Poos

2019-05-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Flipper on FB

2019-05-19 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
I just got a text showing the car going up onto a wrecker. At least #1 boy got his cash in hand. clay monroe > I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm > looking for didn't fall out. > On May 19, 2019, at 4:37 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
$52 or so. When I bought mine there was a coupon for $39 or so. Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2019, at 5:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > How much was it? > Mitch. >> On May 19, 2019 at 2:07 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> I just left my local HF and they

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Pep Boys sales

2019-05-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I saw a sign today at Wally World - they’re paying $12. -D > On May 19, 2019, at 8:19 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just checked online, they say battery scrap is worth $0.20/lb in my area. Do > really get close to $1/lb. ? > > Greg > > -Original Message- > From:

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Pep Boys sales

2019-05-19 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Just checked online, they say battery scrap is worth $0.20/lb in my area. Do really get close to $1/lb. ? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2019 2:58 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
How much was it? Mitch. > On May 19, 2019 at 2:07 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I just left my local HF and they still had the bigger Viking charger in stock. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
More fun… Since this is a formally Midwestern car (Indiana) there is some corrosion on the undercarriage and running gear, although it’s pretty limited. Got under the rear of the car this afternoon. Reconnected linkage in the right rear to a sensor that woks with the xenon headlights for

Re: [MBZ] Pep Boys sales

2019-05-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I checked their battery prices today, 25% off. The cheapest H8 they sell is now $98 installed, or pay the $15 core and then sell your old battery to the metal recycle place for probably closer to $40. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, May 19, 2019 at 5:51 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: >

[MBZ] Pep Boys sales

2019-05-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
Through 26 May: http://link.emails.pepboys.com/YesConnect/HtmlMessagePreview?r6N2AfPLwVisDcHTJzEkV3RvFoWEphNcQyM9TYYad9E=.enc Time to Replace Your Wipers? BIG Memorial Day Savings Buy 2 Get up to $15 Off Select RainX Wipers

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 SD $2500

2019-05-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
IMHO a tasteless overpriced sweat box On Sat, May 18, 2019 at 2:10 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Might be half nice > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2355049104820859/ > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] E63 wagon at C

2019-05-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You should offer your SEC for a swap with the Bentley. On Sat, May 18, 2019 at 10:37 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Brought the SL600 to the cars & coffee down the road and there’s an E63 > wagon here. Awesome ride, fun grocery getter and Lowe’s runner. > >

Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I just left my local HF and they still had the bigger Viking charger in stock. I would get one of those as they are more for charging and repairing where as the smaller one is more of a slow charger and maintainer. Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Battery - was: ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Dan wrote: > I’ve left it on the charger the rest of the day and will leave > it overnight. This is a 25 year old automatic variable rate > charger - will it make the battery happy, or do I need to buy > one of those newer ones to recover it? If you can provide 16 V, (maybe the "start"

Re: [MBZ] HBD

2019-05-19 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
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[MBZ] HBD

2019-05-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Yep, looks like the product page was deleted. https://www.harborfreight.com/2815-amp-automatic-microprocessor-controlled-battery-charger-63299.html Private sellers on Amazon are trying to flip them for more than $38.

Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I wasn’t sure if there was a separate mode for recovering a battery or it just does it on it’s own. Apparently, it does this on it’s own. I’m watching it now and it is sweeping from around 13 VDC to 14 VDC something, so maybe that’s the way it reconditions the battery. I’ll leave it on the

Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I am not sure what you mean by choosing mode.  The mode button does change between standard and agm.  Other than that, you just hook it up and it does its thing.  It supposedly automatically desulfates.  I also have 3 of the larger chargers that is up to 15 amp and has a battery repair mode on

Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Good to know. Thanks! I’m a little disappointed that you can’t choose the mode, or if you can it’s not clear on how to do it, as the “Mode” button just seems to switch between “standard” and “AGM”. This battery is a standard Advance battery from 2017, but it’s definitely sulfated because it

Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I just checked, my M112 filter wrench is 76mm x 14 sides. Now that I think about it, the oil in that car was about six months old (professionally changed), and I bought that socket because I NEEDED it to get the cap off the filter housing. Mitch. > On May 19, 2019 at 9:24 AM Mitch Haley via

Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
the spin on fuel filter on the escort dissel was held but  a fairly hefty aluminum casting.  It was jammed on at the factory so tight that when I tried to take it off, the mount broke before the filter let lose.   I ended up putting the remainder of the mount in the vice and took a 12" cold

Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Mine are plastic. If I did that it would chew up the cap. I bought a socket for the E320, it fits the ML350. I wonder if it was overtight or just stuck on after two years? Mitch. > On May 19, 2019 at 8:49 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Oy. Changing the oil right now while I wash

Re: [MBZ] Flipper on FB

2019-05-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Great title in hand --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 18, 2019, at 11:34 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/454731468401553/ > > #1 boy sold this for $300 to the husband of his apartment complex manager. > Dude spins around and has it on FB by

Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have 6 of those I hook up to cars not being driven. They work great. Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2019, at 5:31 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > There’s an IC that controls the fiber optic output that is a common failure > item. Lots of documentation and YouTube videos on how

Re: [MBZ] W124 tires and wheels

2019-05-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice work on the "shop made tool"! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Oy. Changing the oil right now while I wash the SL500 in preparation for it’s twice yearly waxing. The oil filter cover was SO tight I had to use a 14” pipe wrench to get it loose. Why do people think they have to crank down on these things so hard -D > On May 19, 2019, at 6:31 AM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] Flipper on FB

2019-05-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Looks like he dropped it to 1450 for a quick sale. Mitch. > On May 18, 2019 at 11:34 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/454731468401553/ > > #1 boy sold this for $300 to the husband of his apartment complex manager. > Dude spins around and

Re: [MBZ] W124 tires and wheels

2019-05-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 18, 2019 at 9:26 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > > One of those doo-dads was in the complete tool kit when I bought my w124. > Fancy. The factory tool kit ones are knurled, I always assumed to give you a good grip when you screw them in/out. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

2019-05-19 Thread MG via Mercedes
I think I could make that. Not that far for me. MG Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: No. There’s no realistic way to get it there, unfortunately. We gotta have a Florida Q if anyone would ever sign on for one. As I’ve said before, I’ve got the perfect place for it, a private 60 acre park I can

Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!

2019-05-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
There’s an IC that controls the fiber optic output that is a common failure item. Lots of documentation and YouTube videos on how to replace it. Any recommendations for the HF charger?