Re: [MBZ] Insulated garage doors?

2019-10-28 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Wood has some R value. IIRC, wood is what R means. R10 is equivalent to 10" of wood. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] VW

2019-10-28 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
On these trips I’ve been making to Houston we’ve been given a Jetta gasser (kinda crappy compared to my 2014 Jetta gasser), a Passat (light years better than the Jetta) and yesterday, got this trip, they gave us a Dodge Journey. It seems decent. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2019,

Re: [MBZ] Insulated garage doors?

2019-10-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
the doors pictured at the amana site don't like like roll up doors.  they look like hinged solid doors.   You could build panels for a rollup door with a wood frame, insulation and interior/exterior plywood skin.  Then buy the tracks and other hardware.  Same with a swing up solid door.  (that

Re: [MBZ] Insulated garage doors?

2019-10-28 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’d be worried more about them sealing up tightly to prevent air infiltration --FT Sent from iPhone > On Oct 28, 2019, at 7:50 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m at the stage in the construction of my garage (year 6) where I need > doors. It’s a timber frame barn style so

Re: [MBZ] Insulated garage doors?

2019-10-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 28, 2019 at 7:50 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > They say that insulated doors are a waste of money since a garage with a > concrete slab will only lose 5% of its heat through the doors as most will > escape through the slab. Any thoughts on this? Heat loss

[MBZ] Insulated garage doors?

2019-10-28 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I’m at the stage in the construction of my garage (year 6) where I need doors. It’s a timber frame barn style so aesthetics matter and as such I’m interested in installing wooden doors but insulated wooden doors are prohibitively expensive, as in $6000-$8000 per door. I found this company that

Re: [MBZ] Well that was easy, mostly

2019-10-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
On the 124, I bought new ones from Q.  They were not expensive, and I never did find a way to clear the snot inside them.     vinegar soak is  a good way.  Hope it works!   For me it was easier/cheaper just to put in new ones. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 6:36 PM: did that,

Re: [MBZ] Well that was easy, mostly

2019-10-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
did that, the stuff seems to be all goobered up inside the housing where the main line goes in then it branches out somehow to the little squirt holes.  It doesn't look like it will come apart; hence, the soaking. -_FT On 10/28/19 7:28 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: A pin? or small

Re: [MBZ] Well that was easy, mostly

2019-10-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
A pin? or small dia SS (tempered) wire Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 6:01 PM: My windshield squirters weren't on the $600E320 so I pulled of the connector and the motor was getting voltage, put it back and lo the motor began working but nothing coming out of the nozzles. Tried

Re: [MBZ] VW

2019-10-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
They useta all have the same cars pretty much,  Either GM or FOMOCO, except in Hawaii, where a lot of terdcels and corrollas were used by all of em. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 5:18 PM: Not yet. As a side note, apparently the company switched from National to Avis and

[MBZ] Well that was easy, mostly

2019-10-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
My windshield squirters weren't on the $600E320 so I pulled of the connector and the motor was getting voltage, put it back and lo the motor began working but nothing coming out of the nozzles. Tried cleaning the little holes, still nothing.  Took of the squirter assembly (it just snaps into

Re: [MBZ] OT: Daimler switching out of developing natural gas powered trucks

2019-10-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I'm convinced this is a head-feint to throw off the competition, maybe they've got a skunk-works going somewhere that will whipsaw the legs right out from under most of the rest of the world's auto makers. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 4:40 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] VW

2019-10-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
But they are cheaper turds, with more customer-less service! My last two rentals (both one-way trips) were Avis, and the service did not impress but the price was right. VW Passat (with the funny parking brake and terrible dash-light adjustment) and a Nissan Altima which was soulless but the

Re: [MBZ] VW

2019-10-28 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Not yet. As a side note, apparently the company switched from National to Avis and everyone is complaining about it because Avis cars are turds. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2019, at 5:56 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > But, ... Is it STEAMING? > > Kaleb Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] VW

2019-10-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
But, ... Is it STEAMING? Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 4:53 PM: I currently have a Jetta for a rental. It’s a pile of crap. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] VW

2019-10-28 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I currently have a Jetta for a rental. It’s a pile of crap. 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: Daimler switching out of developing natural gas powered trucks

2019-10-28 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Maybe they listened to a Scandinavian child who always looks like she is in pain because the world is going to end before she can grow up. Randy On 28/10/2019 4:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: If only they'd listen to a world-class expert like you. They might even become

Re: [MBZ] OT: Daimler switching out of developing natural gas powered trucks

2019-10-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If only they'd listen to a world-class expert like you. They might even become profitable. On Mon, Oct 28, 2019, 4:40 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What a bunch of misguided, misplaced effort. > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 1:17 PM: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Daimler switching out of developing natural gas powered trucks

2019-10-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
What a bunch of misguided, misplaced effort. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 1:17 PM: AUTOS Daimler drops gas-powered truck to build CO2-neutral fleet Published: Monday, October 28, 2019 Daimler AG is quitting development of natural gas-powered trucks to pool resources for

Re: [MBZ] All electric cars

2019-10-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I got over 1500 mile range with the Aux tanks in the 200D in 1972.   1000 miles to DC, then at least 500 driving around town.  I had hoped to get there and back when I started out, but way more driving around the metro area than I had anticipated (friend's wedding) so I left 10-15 gal in the

Re: [MBZ] GM Trying to Shame It's Employees

2019-10-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Any forensic auditors on the list? Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 10:45 AM: You would have to very carefully examine the numbers to understand if this is actually true or if they have cooked the books in some manner to make it look better than it is. Randy

Re: [MBZ] All electric cars

2019-10-28 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
". . . after Andrew had devastated South Florida . . ." Gee, Andrew never mentioned that he was visiting Florida. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mrs Poos needs a SLK55

2019-10-28 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Don’t know, don’t care. The guy who is doing it does epoxy floors for labs and chemical companies and comes highly recommended. I’m sure it won’t be cheap, but I want it done and done right. -D > On Oct 28, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:58:30 -0400

Re: [MBZ] Mrs Poos needs a SLK55

2019-10-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:58:30 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Professional install, concrete driveway. Good idea for a professional install -- someone else breathes the fumes and is responsible for a successful result. How much are they charging? And you know the saying, "Concrete driveways

Re: [MBZ] Mrs Poos needs a SLK55

2019-10-28 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Professional install, concrete driveway. -D > On Oct 28, 2019, at 2:43 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:40:15 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Three car garage, three car width driveway that’s about 40 feet long - >> the full width/length. >> >> First order of

Re: [MBZ] Mrs Poos needs a SLK55

2019-10-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:40:15 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Three car garage, three car width driveway that’s about 40 feet long - > the full width/length. > > First order of business - epoxy the garage floor. I’ve already got it > lined up. Are you putting down the epoxy, or having

Re: [MBZ] All electric cars

2019-10-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Speaking of mileage, since mounting new tires, replacing the front ball joints and R upper control arm, and getting an alignment my fuel economy has improved approximately 2 mpg, or around 10 percent. On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 2:19 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My

[MBZ] OT Audi TDI

2019-10-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
There is an Audi A3 TDI (2012 year, 94K miles) for sale here. Any experiences/warnings? Clean and "no warning lights on" as if that's special but the address is one on the strip of low tier used car dealers in town. Might stop by today -- I'll be in the area. Allan

Re: [MBZ] Mrs Poos needs a SLK55

2019-10-28 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Three car garage, three car width driveway that’s about 40 feet long - the full width/length. First order of business - epoxy the garage floor. I’ve already got it lined up. -D > On Oct 28, 2019, at 2:10 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Will you have more garage space and/or

Re: [MBZ] All electric cars

2019-10-28 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My Jetta only needs an extra 6 gallons to get 1000 mile range. I've done 700 miles on a tank. Keep top speed to 65 mph and it sips fuel. There are folks that report 800 mile tanks. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 1:04 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >

[MBZ] OT: Daimler switching out of developing natural gas powered trucks

2019-10-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
AUTOS Daimler drops gas-powered truck to build CO2-neutral fleet Published: Monday, October 28, 2019 Daimler AG is quitting development of natural gas-powered trucks to pool resources for electric and hydrogen rigs that can advance its goal of offering a CO2-neutral fleet in its main markets by

Re: [MBZ] GM Trying to Shame It's Employees

2019-10-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Must be that doggone Deep State again, cooking the books! On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 11:46 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 27/10/2019 2:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > Tesla just made a quarterly profit -shocking everyone. Stock soared. > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Mrs Poos needs a SLK55

2019-10-28 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Will you have more garage space and/or parking space? Gerry On Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:59:29 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Mrs. Poos’ car funds are currently encumbered due to the impending second > home purchase. > > We’re working on a record for loan processing - we may close in less

Re: [MBZ] w124 rear springs

2019-10-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:30:19 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Hmmm, I thought the torque of the control arm nuts and bolts was > supposed to be done with the car resting on all four wheels, in "ready > to drive" condition (nothing loaded but full fuel tank and all fluids > topped up,

Re: [MBZ] OT: lutefisk

2019-10-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Is lefse just plain old potatoes? How is it prepared? On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 7:27 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hah! Lefse and lutefisk, what memories! My Italian-heritage bride would > be completely befuddled. I've tried to describe it several times, but no

Re: [MBZ] All electric cars

2019-10-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I know somebody who had a 1000 mile tank on his normal commute, driving slowly and carefully. 15.7 gallon tank that he kept restarting the pump until he had a bit over 18 gallons of diesel in the tank and filler neck. Got to the gas station at 998 miles, kept going a bit and drove back so he

Re: [MBZ] Mrs Poos needs a SLK55

2019-10-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Looks like the listing went up on the 17th and the sale date hasn't been set yet. Or does she have to wait for the old house to sell? I'm assuming slk 55 is faster than 32... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] All electric cars

2019-10-28 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> What you really needed, was the auxiliary tank that mounted in the trunk! That 240D slug we had, with the aux tank in the trunk, easily had a 1000 mile range. Clay even saw it once, on the trip where we verified the 1000 mile range! -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Mrs Poos needs a SLK55

2019-10-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Mrs. Poos’ car funds are currently encumbered due to the impending second home purchase. We’re working on a record for loan processing - we may close in less than 20 days. Nice. -D > On Oct 28, 2019, at 12:51 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Needs Martha-ing > >

[MBZ] Mrs Poos needs a SLK55

2019-10-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Needs Martha-ing http://mb-teilekatalog.info/view_DatacardAction.php?lang=E=wdbwk73f37f157833 https://www.copart.com/lot/45786189 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] All electric cars

2019-10-28 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 27/10/2019 9:56 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote: The joy of having old diesels was being able to store three jerry cans of #2 at the ready for when social justice evangelicals decided to topple the government in the Soviet Socialist Republic of Seattle. Never did get more than

Re: [MBZ] GM Trying to Shame It's Employees

2019-10-28 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 27/10/2019 2:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Tesla just made a quarterly profit -shocking everyone. Stock soared. You would have to very carefully examine the numbers to understand if this is actually true or if they have cooked the books in some manner to make it look

Re: [MBZ] ML55 $1500 on FB $950 on CL

2019-10-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
$1000 now https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/goose-creek-2000-amg-ml55-mercedes-benz/7008142749.html On 10/28/19 8:06 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: SOLD! This posting has been deleted by its author. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] w124 rear springs

2019-10-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
yes.  all 10 links are to be loose until the weight of the car is on them.  then tighten.   most easily done if you have lotsa 2x8 - 2x12 blocks, or an alignment rack, etc.   Good catch! Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 6:30 AM: Hmmm, I thought the torque of the control arm nuts

Re: [MBZ] w124 rear springs

2019-10-28 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That’s what I thought. I know they do on a 123 etc. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 27, 2019, at 10:17 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought the rear springs would come out with the car up and the shock > unbolted. I know they do with 110 and 123, and I am pretty sure i've done

Re: [MBZ] w124 rear springs

2019-10-28 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I checked it on the e420 and they were pretty flat. I think you just dont want to have them all the way down. On Mon, Oct 28, 2019, 4:31 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hmmm, I thought the torque of the control arm nuts and bolts was supposed > to be done with the

Re: [MBZ] ML55 $1500 on FB $950 on CL

2019-10-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
SOLD! This posting has been deleted by its author. ___ 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] w124 rear springs

2019-10-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Hmmm, I thought the torque of the control arm nuts and bolts was supposed to be done with the car resting on all four wheels, in "ready to drive" condition (nothing loaded but full fuel tank and all fluids topped up, spare tire and tools in place). I think that the rear axles have just a slight

Re: [MBZ] OT: lutefisk

2019-10-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Hah! Lefse and lutefisk, what memories! My Italian-heritage bride would be completely befuddled. I've tried to describe it several times, but no words can prepare one for the lutefisk experience. He doesn't explain lefse very well, I would describe it as a soft flat bread made from potatoes,

Re: [MBZ] GM Trying to Shame It's Employees

2019-10-28 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Modern business schools don't address the notion of increasing revenue, it's all about cutting employees and reducing product quality. Never-never land is an improvement over modern American business management, at least it's know to be a fantasy instead of being pedaled around as fact. Ain't

Re: [MBZ] GM Trying to Shame It's Employees

2019-10-28 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Sun, 27 Oct 2019 15:37:48 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Tesla just made a quarterly profit -shocking everyone. Stock soared. > > On Sat, Oct 26, 2019 at 10:18 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Elton stink has a bigger teat to suck on than