Re: [MBZ] Break caliber

Got an ad from them Sat. SAVE $15 OFF $50 OR $35 OFF $100 When you use code CARE2020 on your online purchase.* Offer vali

[MBZ] OT: Covid-19 News

Posted for insight, not to incite. https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/29/fda-emergency-authorization-anti-malaria-drug-155095 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery op

Re: [MBZ] SDL

worth the trip.    None better! Allan Streib via Mercedes March 29, 2020 at 10:58 PM I guess it's in NC. Never mind... always wanted an SDL though. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] SDL

I guess it's in NC. Never mind... always wanted an SDL though. Allan Streib writes: > Actually scratch that, I think I misunderstood what FB was telling > me. Not a Facebooker. Where is this car? > > Allan > > Allan Streib writes: > >> Geez that's possibly in my neighborhood. Certainly close by

Re: [MBZ] Volvo PV544 on BAT

No one can accuse you of being overly spendthrift. On Sun, Mar 29, 2020 at 4:54 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I owned one of those, decades ago... bought it for $8.00. The starter had > burned out and it had been parked for 2 years... I primed the fuel system > with fresh fuel and a little spr

Re: [MBZ] SDL

Actually scratch that, I think I misunderstood what FB was telling me. Not a Facebooker. Where is this car? Allan Allan Streib writes: > Geez that's possibly in my neighborhood. Certainly close by. > > Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/741869992

Re: [MBZ] SDL

Geez that's possibly in my neighborhood. Certainly close by. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/741869992889505/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Shelving

I have built a lot of rough shelves for the basement and garage. I use 2x4s for the framing and plywood for the shelves. OSB board would also serve. I basically build each corner as a pair of 2x4s nailed in an L shape. These run vertically from the floor to top of shelf. Shelves are 2x4 spanning

Re: [MBZ] Where is Wilton?

Hey Wilton?  I hope your COPD is under control?, or at least not getting much worse?  Mine seems to have stabilized. Are you taking Lyrica and pain meds?  Stay safe - LarryT 91 300D 06 E350 74 911 etc. Dan On Mar 29, 2020, at 2:45 PM, Wilton Strickland via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Shelving

Kaleb I've got 2 of these https://www.samsclub.com/p/seville-commercial-industrial-shelving-6-ct/152201?xid=pdp_carousel_rich-relevance.rr0_2 plus our computer club has 6 of them. Paid 79.99 for them at Sams about 7~8 years ago. They work great. On 3/29/2020 19:43, Kaleb Striplin via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] Shelving

I have 2 similar to that out in the shop that I store engines and transmissions on. On 3/29/2020 9:02 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: I bought one of these, and it is awesome. I intend to purchase a few more. Edsal 77" W x 72" H x 24" D 4-Shelf Metal Shelving Unit at Menards https://www.m

Re: [MBZ] Shelving

I bought one of these, and it is awesome. I intend to purchase a few more. Edsal 77" W x 72" H x 24" D 4-Shelf Metal Shelving Unit at Menards https://www.menards.com/main/p-1533623306082.htm Here is the equivalent at Sam's. https://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=prod22160218

[MBZ] More coronavirus information, times for viability on surfaces

I have been looking for information on viability times for the CCP virus and have found some definitive information. I finally found it via https://www.businessinsider.com/how-long-can-coronavirus-live-on-surfaces-how-to-disinfect-2020-3 which says, A new study from researchers at the Nation

Re: [MBZ] Parasitic Draw

I'd say this is normal. The clock, for one, always draws power. As others have noted the computer(s) will draw some current when first connected. That draw will decrease as the computer powers up and gets its act together. It probably sits in some kind of standby mode until activated by turning

[MBZ] SDL

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Re: [MBZ] Parasitic Draw

On Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:25:43 -0700 Jerry Herrman via Mercedes wrote: > I learned something new from all of you. You are welcome. > By repeated tests, I learned that after removing the test light, it > takes about 10 or so seconds for it to recover. If I re-connect the > test light right away,

[MBZ] Parasitic Draw

I thought I had submitted this acknowledgement, but apparently I did not. Thanks to anyone else who commented on my question subsequently. Thanks, Dan Penoff, for your prompt response and the clear instruction for determining the source for "leaking" electrical current. Thanks also to Craig fo

Re: [MBZ] Shelving

Looks like Sam's might be the place to go. On 3/29/2020 7:35 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: I have a couple of different kinds of shelving for my RC cars and supplies. I started out with the 24”x36”x72 plastic kind with four poles that fit into the shelf below and support the shelves abov

Re: [MBZ] Shelving

I have a couple of different kinds of shelving for my RC cars and supplies. I started out with the 24”x36”x72 plastic kind with four poles that fit into the shelf below and support the shelves above. The type that I prefer are the metal ones that can be put on feet or on wheels. The shelves fit

Re: [MBZ] Shelving

I guess I am going to have to go down and look in person.  I looked at the Lowes and HD websites and I do not see anything like I bought in the past.  I had bought 4-5 units in the past but its been a couple of years.  They used to have these units that were pretty decent priced and good sized.

Re: [MBZ] Shelving

Exactly. Most of it is garage sale material but lots of it such as Xmas decorations etc needs to be shelved instead of piled up. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2020, at 6:53 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > >  > Realistically if it was in the attic of the old house for 10 years and you > piled i

Re: [MBZ] Shelving

That would be good for the shop. In addition to shelving I need to install, or have installed, one of those drop down latter attic access things. The entire area over the garage is wide open but no way to get up there. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2020, at 6:48 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrot

Re: [MBZ] Shelving

That’s probably what I will do since I’m lazy. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2020, at 6:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have the tools to make it, and I wouldn’t. ranted, it’s probably cheaper > to make your own, but a lot more labor intensive. > > I just buy the metal stu

Re: [MBZ] Shelving

Realistically if it was in the attic of the old house for 10 years and you piled it in the garage and didn't look at it for 5 years its all garbage and you should just get rid of it. Its clearly stuff you don't need. -CurtWho has plenty of stuff he doesn't need to get rid of too... On Sunda

Re: [MBZ] Shelving

On Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:35:02 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I need to get some shelving out there to organize the rest of it. I > usually go to Lowe’s and buy those metal shelving units you put > together. Is it significantly cheaper to buy some 2x4s and plywood and > build my own? I

Re: [MBZ] Shelving

Unless you've got significant scrap lumber supplies, buying the knockdown units is probably cheaper and better, especially if you consider your time. Unless you need custom fitting, of course. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] Shelving

I have the tools to make it, and I wouldn’t. ranted, it’s probably cheaper to make your own, but a lot more labor intensive. I just buy the metal stuff. It goes up quick and is pretty indestructible. If I need to move it I can. -D > On Mar 29, 2020, at 7:35 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >

[MBZ] Shelving

I was looking for an item in the garage which turned into an impromptu garage cleaning. This is crap that was in the attic of the old house for 10 Years and has been piled up in the garage at this house for 5 years. Went thru about a 3rd. Got a lot of trash to get rid of. I need to get some shelv

Re: [MBZ] Success

All of the ones I’ve done use a washer that you peen an edge over onto the flats of the clamp nut to secure it. Not sure how the later ones with the 12 point clamp nut works, I don’t recall. -D > On Mar 29, 2020, at 7:20 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:13:25 -0700 Kar

Re: [MBZ] Treatment of COVID-19

Yeah, but if it hasn't passed clinical double-blind studies, should we use it just because it works and is safe? :-) Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2020 3:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussio

Re: [MBZ] Success

On Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:13:25 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > Just snug it up to where it was and declare victory. Avoid impact > wrenching it at all costs. > > All it has to do is not let the flange loosen up; the splines take all > the torque. Would Loctite on the threads help? C

Re: [MBZ] Michigan’s Democrat Governor THREATENS All Doctors and Pharmacists who Prescribe or Dispense Hydroxychloroquine for Coronavirus Patients

oops, that one slipped past.   I thought i was on Okietalk. Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes March 29, 2020 at 5:39 PM Yup and it’s not nearly as toxic as you say. My GF used to take it for a long time with zero adverse effects. Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Michigan’s Democrat Governor THREATENS All Doctors and Pharmacists who Prescribe or Dispense Hydroxychloroquine for Coronavirus Patients

The reason there is a "shortage" is because every medico has figgered out it works, and they are prescribing it for themselves, family and staff.   That leaves none for you and I, but on the other hand, I don't really begrudge the medicos a chance to stay well while working around the virus.  

Re: [MBZ] Where is Wilton?

On Sun, 29 Mar 2020 14:47:32 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > ATTA boy, Wilton! Good to hear form you. > > No, GREAT to hear from you. > > Stay safe! And do not touch your face! https://www.foxnews.com/media/doctor-david-price-coronavirus Dr. David Price on how to prevent COVID-19 f

[MBZ] Treatment of COVID-19

Attached is a statement by a doctor in New York who has been treating patients with a three-pronged approach. Craig Dr.Zev.Zelenko-Treatment.of.COVID-19.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Michigan’s Democrat Governor THREATENS All Doctors and Pharmacists who Prescribe or Dispense Hydroxychloroquine for Coronavirus Patients

Yup and it’s not nearly as toxic as you say. My GF used to take it for a long time with zero adverse effects. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2020, at 9:04 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Take it to OkieTalk! Plenty of evidence including a study from France and > from actual doc

[MBZ] OT - Rebuilding NiCad Battery Packs

I know some people here have rebuilt NiCad battery packs, so I’m looking for some guidance. I’ve got a Hoover robotic vacuum that has a 12 volt NiCad battery pack that’s made up of what appears to be 10 - “SubC” 1.2V 2200mAh cells. I’m looking at any number of sources for these, and was wonderi

[MBZ] Break caliber

This 560SEC has a dragging caliper. It’s a really nice day so I finally decided to change it. I recall having bought one some time ago and never put it on. Thought sure it was in the car. I have new hoses. Can’t find caliper and pads. I must be going soft. Aarrrggghh guess I need to order one.

Re: [MBZ] Volvo PV544 on BAT

I owned one of those, decades ago... bought it for $8.00. The starter had burned out and it had been parked for 2 years... I primed the fuel system with fresh fuel and a little spray death start fluid, and got a rope pull start from another car.. drove it home.. Fixed the starter, which cost more t

Re: [MBZ] Garage progress

Now i will have a place to garage my CD in the winter. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 4:11 PM Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > Thank you! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 29, 2020, at 2:22 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > >  > Looks,great Dimitri. Love the wood grains in your bifolds

Re: [MBZ] Garage progress

Thank you! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2020, at 2:22 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > >  > Looks,great Dimitri. Love the wood grains in your bifolds. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 11:12 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> I’m working full time on my

Re: [MBZ] Ceiling fan

I may just pull the current light down and see what I can see Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2020, at 2:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > The one I have to do, as mentioned previously, has very limited attic space. > The issue for my situation is more a matter of how/where to ge

Re: [MBZ] OT The Weight

That was pretty cool, especially the sitar and Oud players. Some of the others are cool, too, like “All Along the Watchtower” with the Lakota people. Thanks! -D > On Mar 29, 2020, at 2:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > And links to others too. These are awesome > > https://www

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hamburgers

Every day displays another edition of Trivial Pursuit. On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 3:04 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > You’ve been enlightened! > > -D > > > On Mar 29, 2020, at 3:01 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Riveting. I'm glad I asked. > > > > On

Re: [MBZ] Garage progress

Then again, there's nothing to weld, so where's the fun in it? On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 2:23 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks,great Dimitri. Love the wood grains in your bifolds. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 11:12 AM Dimitri Seretak

Re: [MBZ] Ceiling fan

The one I have to do, as mentioned previously, has very limited attic space. The issue for my situation is more a matter of how/where to get power to the fan rather than how to hang it. It will be new work so I’m using one of the expanding rod fixture things. I’ve used them a number of times and

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hamburgers

You’ve been enlightened! -D > On Mar 29, 2020, at 3:01 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Riveting. I'm glad I asked. > > On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 12:57 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaspgmHH4wk >> 1:20 for the f

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN message from the owner

Ditto to exponent infinity. On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 1:28 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Second that ! > > On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 11:18 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Thanks for all your work over the years Kaleb. If you would like help > with > > expenses

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hamburgers

Riveting. I'm glad I asked. On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 12:57 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaspgmHH4wk > 1:20 for the famous line. > -Curt > > On Sunday, March 29, 2020, 10:40:13 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Ceiling fan

Last one I installed was in a limited access attic area. My solution was to simply cut the drywall ceiling between the joists making a neat rectangle opening, which gave me full access to the joists and easy access to feed wires up and out to the attic that had access. Once all the top side wiring

Re: [MBZ] Where is Wilton?

ATTA boy, Wilton! Good to hear form you. No, GREAT to hear from you. Stay safe! Dan > On Mar 29, 2020, at 2:45 PM, Wilton Strickland via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Right here watching it with you. > > W > > -From: "Kaleb Striplin v

Re: [MBZ] Where is Wilton?

Right here watching it with you. W -From: "Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Kaleb Striplin" Sent: Sunday March 29 2020 11:13:42AM Subject: [MBZ] Where is Wilton? Anybody heard from him since the w

Re: [MBZ] Ceiling fan

It could be on a spreader bar, those metal bars or straps that are nailed across the joists. Remember, a standard junction box is only expected to support a simple light fixture, nothing substantial. However, it is most likely nailed to a joist. That’s the easiest and cheapest way to do it. The

[MBZ] 617 turbo

Correct me if I am wrong but wasn’t the 617 turbo a us only deal? Did they have 123 cars in Europe with turbo or were they all turbo? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or c

Re: [MBZ] Ceiling fan

Wouldn’t the existing fixture have to be next to a joist otherwise what would it be mounted to? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2020, at 1:22 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just addressed this a week or two ago. > > If you’re existing fixture junction box isn’t right at the joi

Re: [MBZ] Garage progress

Looks,great Dimitri. Love the wood grains in your bifolds. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 11:12 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m working full time on my garage build now that I can’t go anywhere. > > Manufacturer’s overhead wooden doors

Re: [MBZ] Ceiling fan

I just addressed this a week or two ago. If you’re existing fixture junction box isn’t right at the joist, you’ll need one of these: https://tinyurl.com/snneam6 -D > On Mar 29, 2020, at 2:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have a new ceiling fan

Re: [MBZ] Ceiling fan

Looks like it mounts under a joist with arms that wrap around so you can screw in from the sides. To install from underneath you'd need to cut quite a large hole to run in those side screws... -Curt On Sunday, March 29, 2020, 2:15:01 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Found i

Re: [MBZ] Ceiling fan

It needs to be hung from something pretty sturdy so depending on how you can do that --FT On 3/29/20 2:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I have a new ceiling fan in the box for the last 5 years that was bought to install in a bedroom that has a regular light fixture at the moment. I b

[MBZ] Ceiling fan

I have a new ceiling fan in the box for the last 5 years that was bought to install in a bedroom that has a regular light fixture at the moment. I bought some sort of fixture box with brace I believe. I assume I have to remove the existing box and put this one in? Can all this be done from below

[MBZ] OT The Weight

And links to others too.  These are awesome https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/robbie-robertson-the-weight-ringo-starr-video-885980 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or ch

Re: [MBZ] This price suggests crack use

Holy. That’s a crack price for that car. It’s certainly nice, but it’s the bottom of the line model. -D > On Mar 29, 2020, at 1:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I can't imagine this price when that 01 SL500 is listed at $6500 > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/tybee-is

Re: [MBZ] it is not a big issue only if you make it a big issue

Knock two grand off for the hydraulics and it’s a deal. They’ve probably gotten estimates for the repair which is likely part of their motivation to sell. -D > On Mar 29, 2020, at 1:41 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Price might be a bit optimistic but looks nice and the last (?)

[MBZ] This price suggests crack use

I can't imagine this price when that 01 SL500 is listed at $6500 https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/tybee-island-mercedes-slk-280-hardtop/7096354100.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To U

[MBZ] it is not a big issue only if you make it a big issue

Price might be a bit optimistic but looks nice and the last (?) year, sport pkg https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-2001-mercedes-benz-sl500/7100223343.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

[MBZ] 1993 Mercedes Benz 300D - $5500 (Summerville)

Looks really nice, might not be too much of a crack price https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/summerville-1993-mercedes-benz-300d/7100265917.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN message from the owner

Second that ! On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 11:18 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks for all your work over the years Kaleb. If you would like help with > expenses just put out the word. > > > > > > On Fri, Mar 27, 2020, 6:15 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > merce

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hamburgers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaspgmHH4wk 1:20 for the famous line. -Curt On Sunday, March 29, 2020, 10:40:13 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Wimpy (J. Wellington Wimpy) was a character in the Popeye the Sailor cartoon strip and later in the animated cartoon. "Wimpy's favori

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hamburgers

There was a Wimpy's in the next town over from where I grew up. I don't remember it as being all that special. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:/

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hamburgers

I went on a student exchange to England in '88 and fondly remember going to Wimpy's and for years considered it the finest fast food burger joint in the world. Wikipedia tells me that Wimpy's actually started in the US but was basically dead by the time I was born. -Curt On Sunday, March 2

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hamburgers

> in the 1980 movie Popeye Robin Williams was a pretty decent Popeye. But Shelley Duvall was absolutely magnificent as Olive Oyl. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hamburgers

> I remember his line as "I'll gladly pay you on the second Tuesday of next > week for a hamburger today". No, his line was much simpler. I don't recall that the other salient fact, that he simply could not be found on a Tuesday, was ever evident. But, I was not there from the beginning! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] CLOSED - Re: Michigan’s Democrat Governor THREATENS All Doctors and Pharmacists who Prescribe or Dispense Hydroxychloroquine for Coronavirus Patients

That’s OK, Karl. Your response was appropriate and on point. -D > On Mar 29, 2020, at 12:27 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh sorry I missed this email before I posted. > > On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 6:07 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> This thread is closed. >> >> List M

Re: [MBZ] Volvo PV544 on BAT

A local fellow put Goodyear Blue Streak racing tires on one of those back in the early '70's, and managed to roll it in a flat parking lot gymkhana event. On Sun, Mar 29, 2020 at 11:06 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I drove one of these in Mpls.-St. Paul while

Re: [MBZ] CLOSED - Re: Michigan’s Democrat Governor THREATENS All Doctors and Pharmacists who Prescribe or Dispense Hydroxychloroquine for Coronavirus Patients

Oh sorry I missed this email before I posted. On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 6:07 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > This thread is closed. > > List Mom > > > On Mar 29, 2020, at 9:03 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Take it to OkieTalk! Plenty of evidence includi

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hamburgers

I remember his line as "I'll gladly pay you on the second Tuesday of next week for a hamburger today". But then again, my memory isn't what it used to be ... On Sun, Mar 29, 2020 at 9:40 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wimpy (J. Wellington Wimpy) was a character in t

Re: [MBZ] Max's COVID-19 vs H1N1 update

I dont know the answer to that. Not hard to figure out when it is all over. The main issue is that it is all happening relatively rapidly. The other issue not captured in all cause mortality is the ages of the people who are dying. Lots of people 60 and even a fair number of 50-somethings. These a

Re: [MBZ] Kitchen cabinets

*Made in Wuhan probably.* History & Facts -- Originated in Atlanta, Georgia in 2003 We manufacture all our own kitchen and bathroom cabinets. We have been in business for 15 years and are expanding at a steady growth. We are one of the leading cabinet wholesalers in

Re: [MBZ] Success

Just snug it up to where it was and declare victory. Avoid impact wrenching it at all costs. All it has to do is not let the flange loosen up; the splines take all the torque. On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 7:58 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > I replaced the pinion seal on our 450SL. If you torque

Re: [MBZ] Michigan’s Democrat Governor THREATENS All Doctors and Pharmacists who Prescribe or Dispense Hydroxychloroquine for Coronavirus Patients

Thanks for the follow up, Karl. Your professional experience and opinion in this regard is appreciated and respected. That should put this subject to bed. -D > On Mar 29, 2020, at 12:09 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Peter is on the right track. Save it for severely affected pa

Re: [MBZ] Michigan’s Democrat Governor THREATENS All Doctors and Pharmacists who Prescribe or Dispense Hydroxychloroquine for Coronavirus Patients

Peter is on the right track. Save it for severely affected patients where the potential benefit is greater and justifies the risk of the medication. Even in the hospital its effectiveness seems modest. The cure should not be worse than the disease; if the disease isnt bad, the medication doesnt ha

[MBZ] Volvo PV544 on BAT

I drove one of these in Mpls.-St. Paul while in grad school. To assure it would start every morning I would 1) bring the battery inside to my basement flat, and 2) insert a dipstick heater to keep the oil warm. Eventually my gloves disintegrated from the cumulative exposure to battery acid. These

Re: [MBZ] Garage progress

What’s that white stuff on the ground? (Just got back from bike ride to the beach, 80F) I need to do some more Benzing today, not sure what yet. Maybe I’ll go to the crashed $500E300 and pull off the various electronic bits and see if I can get this other $500E300 running. I’ll need to take my

Re: [MBZ] Where is Wilton?

No. Hope he is well. Bob R Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2020 8:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: [MBZ] Where is Wilton? Anybody heard from him since the world ended? Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Kitchen cabinets

> I have one drawer that has fallen apart that I need to glue back together > and/or fix. Got a cabinet door that has started coming apart when you open > it. It needs some wood glue. Some of the shelves have a little bit of sag to > them. All of which is repairable at FAR less trouble and exp

Re: [MBZ] Kitchen cabinets

These cabinets are very nice and affordable. I’ve installed them in medium sized rental property kitchens for in the 2K range. They came pre-assembled. They are solid wood with real plywood boxes. No pressed wood garbage. Made in Wuhan probably. https://jandkcabinetry.com/ Sent from my iPho

Re: [MBZ] Kitchen cabinets

I’m not really sure how old the cabinets are in this house but they do seem to be low kwality to me. I have one drawer that has fallen apart that I need to glue back together and/or fix. Got a cabinet door that has started coming apart when you open it. It needs some wood glue. Some of the shelv

Re: [MBZ] Kitchen cabinets

LOL! You might be able to get the original cabinets refaced for that, I’m not sure. Believe it or not, a lot of people go that route as the cabinets themselves aren’t bad or worn out, they just want to modernize them or maybe change color/finish. I’ve considered it. The cabinets we currently h

Re: [MBZ] Garage progress

Spiffy. I’m jealous. -D > On Mar 29, 2020, at 11:11 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m working full time on my garage build now that I can’t go anywhere. > > Manufacturer’s overhead wooden doors have arrived and I’m painting them. They > will return to install them when I’m

Re: [MBZ] A new type of fire extinguisher

I remember about 15 years ago, or maybe a bit more, an old Prof at UF was working on something like that including a hand grenade smoke bomb thing for use by firemen who would just pull the pin and throw it into a burning room and the smoke of whatever chemical would put out the fire. Wonder

[MBZ] Where is Wilton?

Anybody heard from him since the world ended? 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Garage progress

Nice Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2020, at 10:12 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m working full time on my garage build now that I can’t go anywhere. > > Manufacturer’s overhead wooden doors have arrived and I’m painting them. They > will return to install them when I’

Re: [MBZ] Kitchen cabinets

I figured a couple grand maybe. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2020, at 9:24 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Are you sitting down? > >> On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 8:08 PM OK Don via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> If you have to ask, you can't afford them ... >> >> On Sat, Mar 28

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hamburgers

Thanks I didn't know that. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Mar 29, 2020 at 10:40 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wimpy (J. Wellington Wimpy) was a character in the Popeye the Sailor > cartoon strip and later in the animated cartoon. > > "Wimpy's favorite dish

Re: [MBZ] Success

I replaced the pinion seal on our 450SL. If you torque it back down at less than the crush torque you shouldn't disturb the pinion position at all. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Michigan’s Democrat Governor THREATENS All Doctors and Pharmacists who Prescribe or Dispense Hydroxychloroquine for Coronavirus Patients

"results don't count" Peter Frederick via Mercedes March 29, 2020 at 7:54 AM First, there is NO clinical evidence this stuff does anything against any virus -- malaria is a PROTZOAN spread by mosquitos. Second, chloroquinone and it's derivatives have very severe

Re: [MBZ] 606 turbo wagon

It’s in Paso Robles. Middle of nowhere. -D > On Mar 29, 2020, at 10:47 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > If the engine is good it is worth $1500. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 29, 2020, at 7:24 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Maybe for $500. >>

Re: [MBZ] 606 turbo wagon

If the engine is good it is worth $1500. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2020, at 7:24 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Maybe for $500. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > >> On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 9:09 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hamburgers

Wimpy (J. Wellington Wimpy) was a character in the Popeye the Sailor cartoon strip and later in the animated cartoon. "Wimpy's favorite dish is the hamburger, and he is usually seen contentedly munching on one, but is seldom willing to pay for them. A recurring gag are Wimpy's attempts to con o

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hamburgers

WHat's special about Tuesday? On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 8:44 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wimpy! > > There was something about Wimpy that I was always kinda creeped out about > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Mar 28, 2020, at 7:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercede

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