Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Yes,  It is hard to justify spending a lot of money in relation to the sale value of the car.  The insurance adjuster creeps make this worse.   Unfortunately my 300D had been backed into something and there is a ding near the license plate.  The flipper did something to the driver's door and

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The interior looks pretty nice apart from the headliner. I can identify with this guy. Basically anything you do to keep the car cosmetically good costs a big chunk of the car's total price. There arent too many of us willing to order factory bumper covers and impact strips every time our Dad

[MBZ] Frankenstein Concrete

2020-01-18 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Scientists Create Living Concrete “A Frankenstein material” is teeming with — and ultimately made by — photosynthetic microbes. And it can reproduce. ... For centuries, builders have been making concrete roughly the

Re: [MBZ] OT: HP 8540P EliteBook

2020-01-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 18 Jan 2020 18:15:43 -0700 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > I guess that applies to my 8460p, which I had thought was the > workstation grade laptop. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-HP-EliteBook-8460p-Notebook.57322.0.html Says, Review HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Sebastian

Re: [MBZ] OT: HP 8540P EliteBook

2020-01-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Appears to be ten years old. 8540W is a workstation, 8540P is a budget low performance version but probably similar durability. I guess the main questions would be whether it's SATA 3.0, and cost/availability of new batteries.

Re: [MBZ] OT: HP 8540P EliteBook

2020-01-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 18 Jan 2020 20:05:35 -0500 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Appears to be ten years old. > 8540W is a workstation, 8540P is a budget version. Actually, the Probook 6540b is the budget version. The 8540p is between that and the 8540w. I guess that applies to my 8460p, which I had

Re: [MBZ] OT: HP 8540P EliteBook

2020-01-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Appears to be ten years old. 8540W is a workstation, 8540P is a budget version. I guess the main questions would be whether it's SATA 3.0, and cost/availability of new batteries. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-HP-EliteBook-8540p-Notebook.33098.0.html

Re: [MBZ] Blaupunkt

2020-01-18 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
there are a few in Iron Mountain, MI for $30 for da yoopers. and some in New London, WI.   Same $30 for Central Wisconsinites. *Walmart Supercenter #2434* 1920 So. Stepehenson Ave Iron Mountain MI 49801 (67 Miles Away) Google Maps

Re: [MBZ] OT: HP 8540P EliteBook

2020-01-18 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
that looks like a deal. Craig via Mercedes January 18, 2020 at 6:12 PM On Sat, 18 Jan 2020 18:48:48 -0500 Mitch Haley via Mercedes Yes, I think they are. I have an EliteBook 8460p and it is a workstation grade laptop. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: HP 8540P EliteBook

2020-01-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 18 Jan 2020 18:48:48 -0500 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Are these the workstation grade laptops? > > https://lansing.craigslist.org/sys/d/east-lansing-hp-8540p-elitebook-laptop/7048243589.html Yes, I think they are. I have an EliteBook 8460p and it is a workstation grade laptop.

Re: [MBZ] Save this 240D

2020-01-18 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well we would have to finish it as RI stste parks have carry in-carry out policy. Could be fun. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Jan 18, 2020, 6:36 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Haha! that's a good idea!. A chowdahQ salvage fest. Take it apaht > and

[MBZ] OT: HP 8540P EliteBook

2020-01-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Are these the workstation grade laptops? https://lansing.craigslist.org/sys/d/east-lansing-hp-8540p-elitebook-laptop/7048243589.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Sprinter key

2020-01-18 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
even if it required windoze, just put an ad on CL wanting an old windoze machine and you will get donations. Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes January 18, 2020 at 3:10 PM Folks, According to the sprinter forum with this Zed Bull device,

Re: [MBZ] Blaupunkt

2020-01-18 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
yes, the real Blaupunkt died maybe 20 yrs ago.  Someone picked up the brand, and made OK radios, but not real Blaupunkt radios.   Looks like maybe the brand was sold off again.   Plenty here, but $50.   It showed $15 at Slidell, LA, but none in stock. Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Save this 240D

2020-01-18 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
the front emergency brake cable? Dwight Giles via Mercedes January 18, 2020 at 11:31 AM And last prize is... Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Save this 240D

2020-01-18 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Haha!  that's a good idea!.   A chowdahQ salvage fest.  Take it apaht and take home pahts. We had a one day salvage fest in Elgin and took apart mao's ol 240D pretty well in a day.  with only 2 1/5 people.   With more time/people, you can do better. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

2020-01-18 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
MB or fcp has the parking brake kit with shoes and springs, etc.  You may have to buy the adjusters separately.  my kit had the star wheel half, but I just reused the originals, as they were in good shape and appeared to have moly lube, similar to gleitpaste on them. Meade Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
nice, but I like the darker green that is similar to midnight blue better. yep.   It SCREAMS  "KALEB" Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes January 18, 2020 at 9:53 AM Holy crap, green on green? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
That happens to all of the later w124 sedans. Costs about $500 to get it fixed, in Santa Monica anyway. Or a day of your time and some foam, cloth and glue. On Sat, Jan 18, 2020, 9:38 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 18 Jan 2020 11:17:10 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] Sprinter key

2020-01-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 18 Jan 2020 16:10:51 -0500 Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes wrote: > Here’s my question ... do you have to use the device in conjunction > with a PC? > > My life is all Mac > > This sounds like a good solution to making a number of keys > > Thoughts and

[MBZ] Sprinter key

2020-01-18 Thread Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes
Folks, According to the sprinter forum with this Zed Bull device, you can clone your key to an ebay sprinter transponder key blank up to maybe 2008.

Re: [MBZ] Blaupunkt

2020-01-18 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'd buy it whatever it is for $25 --FT On 1/18/20 2:51 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Is this another brand that got sold off to the Chinese? $25 on clearance at some WalMart stores. Appears to be $50 regular price so it might be junk.

[MBZ] Blaupunkt

2020-01-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Is this another brand that got sold off to the Chinese? $25 on clearance at some WalMart stores. Appears to be $50 regular price so it might be junk. https://brickseek.com/walmart-inventory-checker?sku=76868 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 18 Jan 2020 11:17:10 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Minus: rear bumper is cracked, dent right below left taillight, driver's > seat MB tex is torn. Front bumper pic hard to see, but maybe something > like broken bumper is hanging down? Not to mention the roof liner falling

Re: [MBZ] Save this 240D

2020-01-18 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
And last prize is... Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Jan 18, 2020, 12:07 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Go buy it a raffle it off at the ChowdahQ. The ChowdahQ version of BaT > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Jan 18, 2020, at 11:26 AM, Frederick Moir

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Hell I’ll go down there with the trailer and collect it for you, drag it up here, park it at Lowcountry Acres... --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 18, 2020, at 11:14 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I may have to take you up on it. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 18, 2020, at

Re: [MBZ] Save this 240D

2020-01-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Go buy it a raffle it off at the ChowdahQ. The ChowdahQ version of BaT --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 18, 2020, at 11:26 AM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > If someone needs a starter for an 123 240D, I have a spare. Plus I'm not > far from Cape Cod. > Mobil parts machines are not

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
My daughter’s 124 95 E320 is green, which I really kinda like on that car, but with a biscuit interior. That combo looks pretty good. But the green interior is pretty cool. That might be a $2k car if that, a bit more maybe if you really wanted the color combo. --FT Sent from iPhone > On

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
$2.5K you reckon , Kaleb? Closer to $2K maybe? That thing is lovely. Bob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2020, at 9:31 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> Minus: rear bumper is cracked, dent right below left taillight, driver's >> seat MB tex is

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Minus: rear bumper is cracked, dent right below left taillight, driver's seat MB tex is torn. Front bumper pic hard to see, but maybe something like broken bumper is hanging down? Multiple signs the owner just doesn't give a darn. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

2020-01-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Or the Laser 6756 from amazon.de. just switch your country in the app. It is 12 euros. On Sat, Jan 18, 2020, 8:06 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Karl, what is the source for the parking brake spring kit with tool? > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On

Re: [MBZ] Save this 240D

2020-01-18 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
If someone needs a starter for an 123 240D, I have a spare. Plus I'm not far from Cape Cod. Mobil parts machines are not too valuable, though. My $0.02 worth. Fred. On Sat, Jan 18, 2020 at 12:16 AM fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > > > Dwight wrote: > > > > $350.00 > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

2020-01-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The tool I bought is Baum but it is $45.

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Minus: rear bumper is cracked, dent right below left taillight, driver's seat MB tex is torn. Front bumper pic hard to see, but maybe something like broken bumper is hanging down? - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jan 18, 2020 at 11:11 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I may have to take you up on it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2020, at 10:08 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Send the guy the money, I'll have my cousin in Savannah go pick it up and > keep it until you can fly out and drive it home > > --FT > >> On 1/18/20 10:53 AM, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

2020-01-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: I ended up with two new sets of 12 point sockets from Amazon to get it done. One long and one short. Double Hex or Triple Square sockets? That was the nice thing about my 1975 Civic. When I found out the head bolts were double hex, that was no problem, I

[MBZ] Pre-pimped Cheep Class

2020-01-18 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Plus: Green on Green, the only G+G W124 I've ever seen. He's got really good floor mats so the carpet might be decent. Minus: Headliner is falling apart, and other signs the owner just doesn't give a shit. Priced for a car in much better condition. ___

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Send the guy the money, I'll have my cousin in Savannah go pick it up and keep it until you can fly out and drive it home --FT On 1/18/20 10:53 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Holy crap, green on green? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 18, 2020, at 9:16 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

2020-01-18 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Karl, what is the source for the parking brake spring kit with tool? - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jan 18, 2020 at 10:57 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > The parking brake spring kit is a hollow tube with an outer flange to > compress the spring and a

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

2020-01-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I ended up with two new sets of 12 point sockets from Amazon to get it done. One long and one short. The dodgiest part is jacking the LCA up to compress the spring. Be sure that you are not under it if the jack tips over. It has o e too many degrees of freedom. The parking brake spring kit is a

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Holy crap, green on green? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2020, at 9:16 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Some wishful thinking too > > https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/savannah-1993-mercedes-benz-300diesel/7058361344.html > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Some wishful thinking too https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/savannah-1993-mercedes-benz-300diesel/7058361344.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go