Re: [MBZ] sheet metal glue

2020-04-12 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
It's a bit messy, but one option would be mastic on the mating surfaces and self-tappers to fix position. Should be secure and airtight. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Michael Esh via Mercedes > Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2020

Re: [MBZ] People are hoarding chickens now

2020-04-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I have... also, in Phoenix, in the Mexican section... Lots of free range chickens... Funny little side story, about 3 weeks ago.. was talking to a cop friend here who had just busted two women in a van who were driving the neighborhoods and stealing chickens.. when they opened the van.. it had two

Re: [MBZ] sheet metal glue

2020-04-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
G Mann via Mercedes writes: > Not knowing just how "custom" your piece is, I'll hazard a suggestion. Nothing too weird. Sort of a non-symmetrical trapezoidal prism shape, roughly 7x9x11 inches. > Try a 3M product called VHB double sided tape... VHB stands for "Very High > Bond"... and once it

Re: [MBZ] People are hoarding chickens now

2020-04-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
G Mann via Mercedes writes: > Should be fun to watch... a New York high rise apartment over run with > flocks of chickens ... in the hallways and elevators... I see the > making of a movie script... haha Ever been to Key West? Chickens roaming the streets everywhere. Allan

Re: [MBZ] People are hoarding chickens now

2020-04-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Does your HOA allow you to keep a flock of chickens? Just a trick question for all those city dwellers who suddenly decide to "raise some chickens"... Should be fun to watch... a New York high rise apartment over run with flocks of chickens ... in the hallways and elevators... I see the making

Re: [MBZ] sheet metal glue

2020-04-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Not knowing just how "custom" your piece is, I'll hazard a suggestion. Try a 3M product called VHB double sided tape... VHB stands for "Very High Bond"... and once it sticks... it sticks.. so you might need to "learn" how to best use the tape to get your desired result. It was developed to hold

[MBZ] 210 diesel

2020-04-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
96 Mercedes E300 Diesel https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/d/grapevine-96-mercedes-e300-diesel/7107355362.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Parallel flow condenser

2020-04-12 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
Thanks Dan. I’ll look o to it. > On Apr 12, 2020, at 1:59 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > And just to elaborate, I used their kit for a W126. Everything mated up as > promised, installation was simple and straightforward. Definitely made a > difference in performance. My car

Re: [MBZ] sheet metal glue

2020-04-12 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
I like self tapping screws or pop rivets. Michael E. Esh > On Apr 12, 2020, at 6:04 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Long-ish story, but I'm working on making a custom transisition piece > between two non-standard duct sizes. I have mocked up what I need to > make using

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I just put his device's MAC address on a timed firewall. No internet after 9PM. Of course, now that he has a smart phone with independent access through 4G... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] People are hoarding chickens now

2020-04-12 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Clay wrote: > Three hens will have you choking in eggs. Only if they are happy enough to be laying. And still alive. And the critters don't get the eggs before you. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] People are hoarding chickens now

2020-04-12 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Allan wrote: > When you can buy a dozen eggs for $1 I think the economics of > raising your own chickens don't work. Money isn't the only consideration. Eggs from true free-range chickens really do taste a lot better. A _lot_ better. As well as control over pesticides, hormones, feed, etc.

Re: [MBZ] One for Kaleb

2020-04-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yeah, I thought that one might catch your interest. -D > On Apr 12, 2020, at 7:43 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > H > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 12, 2020, at 6:15 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Another addition to the back 40: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] One for Kaleb

2020-04-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
H Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2020, at 6:15 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Another addition to the back 40: > > https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/ctd/d/tyler-1991-mercedes-benz-300ce-coupe/7106714478.html > > -D > > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] People are hoarding chickens now

2020-04-12 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Three hens will have you choking in eggs. Far more than you can consume, unless you do eggs and bacon every day. For chicken, it is economy of scale. A handful of hens are a pass time, a recreational opportunity, that pops out some eggs as a side effect. clay > On Apr 12, 2020, at 2:36 PM,

[MBZ] One for Kaleb

2020-04-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Another addition to the back 40: https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/ctd/d/tyler-1991-mercedes-benz-300ce-coupe/7106714478.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Three decades back was more a tipping point than a Golden, or Silver Age. I think is was a better place to be a kid, but on a steep downward trend. You could still play outside with school friends without being molested by cops and nosy nanny neighbors. Walk or ride a bike to school and eat a

Re: [MBZ] People are hoarding chickens now

2020-04-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
If they buy chicks now it will be about 6 months before they lay any eggs. That is if they don’t end up with all roosters. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2020, at 5:36 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've heard that also. > > Weird because eggs are in no short supply here. >

Re: [MBZ] People are hoarding chickens now

2020-04-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I've heard that also. Weird because eggs are in no short supply here. When you can buy a dozen eggs for $1 I think the economics of raising your own chickens don't work. Allan Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > I saw a story on the news that now people are flocking to the farm > stores

Re: [MBZ] sheet metal glue

2020-04-12 Thread Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes
I think panel adhesives are epoxy based. If it's just ductwork, I'd probably use a calking gun and Liquid Nails. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] People are hoarding chickens now

2020-04-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I saw a story on the news that now people are flocking to the farm stores and hoarding chickens.  It is that time of year to buy chicks and I guess they think they will suddenly raise chickens to get their eggs.  It is really getting ridiculous. ___

[MBZ] sheet metal glue

2020-04-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Long-ish story, but I'm working on making a custom transisition piece between two non-standard duct sizes. I have mocked up what I need to make using paperboard, but for the sheet metal I'll need to connect a few lap seams. I recall that auto panel assembly now uses some sort of glue rather than

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The Nowata airport has all that and is right across the pasture. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2020, at 4:07 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > When you build a runway ... I would like a straight and level 1200 ft. with > no trees on the ends. > >> On Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 1:44 PM

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Karl wrote: > Yeah. We have kids and they will watch as much as they are > allowed to. I end up disconnecting their devices from the > internet but it is harder now with all the home schooling stuff > as they use the same devices for both. Set up a very short DHCP lease time and give the

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I thought I saw one on an adjacent property? -D > On Apr 12, 2020, at 5:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > When you build a runway ... I would like a straight and level 1200 ft. with > no trees on the ends. > > On Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 1:44 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
When you build a runway ... I would like a straight and level 1200 ft. with no trees on the ends. On Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 1:44 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When are you going to fly up here for a visit? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 12, 2020, at 1:16

Re: [MBZ] French Efficiency

2020-04-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
OH Merde !! Since the newly retired French expert at military mismanagement no doubt now knows how to wear pants with a brown stripe down the back, he is qualified for a military pension? Inquiring minds want to know... On Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 9:36 AM archer75--- via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’m hard pressed to watch anything of significance on a small screen. Can’t imagine watching a movie that way. -D > On Apr 12, 2020, at 2:50 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah. We have kids and they will watch as much as they are allowed to. I > end up disconnecting their

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah. We have kids and they will watch as much as they are allowed to. I end up disconnecting their devices from the internet but it is harder now with all the home schooling stuff as they use the same devices for both. Anyway not much use for TV. We did watch the Fastest Indian the other night

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
When are you going to fly up here for a visit? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2020, at 1:16 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > I flew our 63 year old Cessna last weekend, need to do it again as soon as > the T-storms leave the area. While it doesn't have tube radios anymore, and > does

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: >> Remember, you are paying for them [advertisements], same as "show time". > > The truly infuriating thing I just noticed is that even though we are > paying for Amazon Prime, there are commercials! They interrupt the > show, exactly as on broadcast. This is

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I flew our 63 year old Cessna last weekend, need to do it again as soon as the T-storms leave the area. While it doesn't have tube radios anymore, and does have the latest ADS-B in/out, it still has steam gauges, manual flaps, etc. "They don't make them like they used to" (the newer ones are

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Kaleb wrote: > As the subject says, was it? No. Or yes. It was different. But for at least 4 thousand years, the up-and-coming younger generation has been worthless, and has no value, and is degenerate and lazy and won't amount to anything. > With the situation as it is today it really

Re: [MBZ] Parallel flow condenser

2020-04-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And just to elaborate, I used their kit for a W126. Everything mated up as promised, installation was simple and straightforward. Definitely made a difference in performance. My car had already been converted to R134a so I had a point of reference. Vent temps were lower and it was more

Re: [MBZ] Parallel flow condenser

2020-04-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
These guys: https://klimakit.com/about/ I’ve used their stuff and was very pleased. -D > On Apr 12, 2020, at 1:46 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > > Could someone share any info on purchasing and installing a parallel flow > condenser in an 83 240D? > I am contemplating upgrading

[MBZ] Parallel flow condenser

2020-04-12 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
Could someone share any info on purchasing and installing a parallel flow condenser in an 83 240D? I am contemplating upgrading the cooling system as long as I have the engine out. Best place to purchase? Any complications? Thanks, Mike Michael E. Esh ___

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Despite our 500+ channels, we end up watching reruns of The Nanny and Forensic Files most of the time, on free low HD cable. On my own, it's Restoration Garage (love those Canadians!) or Chasing Classic Cars. On Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 12:59 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
From the research I did I found that nearly all of the streaming services have DVR capabilities built in for free. We use YouTube TV, which is $56/month, and it has scheduling and DVR functions as a part of the deal. Unlimited storage, so you can set schedules for stuff you might not even

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Needs This

2020-04-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Uncracked or restored black W108 steering wheels selling for up to $800 on ebay. On Sat, Apr 11, 2020 at 8:48 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wow. Very cool. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Apr 11, 2020, at 8:18 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz S Class S350 Diesel Sunroof Active Seats Parktronic 550 (Buy_Here_Finance_Online!)

2020-04-12 Thread Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes
On Sun, April 12, 2020 12:57 pm, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > As far newer MB goes these are on my list. I think they only imported the > s class diesel here for a short period of time. And I don't think we ever imported the V-8. I think it was called S420 CDI.

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes they cut out scenes in order to fit additional commercials. Now days shows are just filmed shorter to allow for more commercials. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2020, at 11:57 AM, Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Sun, April 12, 2020 11:00 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes
On Sun, April 12, 2020 11:00 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Roughly 22 minutes of programming for every 30 minutes of air time. About 15 years ago I had about 95% of M*A*S*H recorded off the air on VHS. Somewhere in the middle of doing that, I realized the plot was there but a lot of the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz S Class S350 Diesel Sunroof Active Seats Parktronic 550 (Buy_Here_Finance_Online!)

2020-04-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
As far newer MB goes these are on my list. I think they only imported the s class diesel here for a short period of time. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2020, at 11:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > *Price: Call for Pricing* > >

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I guess I have not noticed this. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2020, at 10:05 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> Remember, you are paying for them [advertisements], same as "show time". > > The truly infuriating thing I just noticed is that even though we are paying > for

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I need to do something soon. My main holdback has been DVR. I never watch TV in real time except for the news. I think some of the streaming services now offer some sort of DVR. Whatever steaming service I get would have to have my locals as I’m too far out to get good signal OTA. Plus I need

[MBZ] Mercedes Benz S Class S350 Diesel Sunroof Active Seats Parktronic 550 (Buy_Here_Finance_Online!)

2020-04-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
*Price: Call for Pricing* https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/ctd/d/mercedes-benz-class-s350-diesel-sunroof/7106247006.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Son of a Clay needs this

2020-04-12 Thread Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes
W201 2.3-8V automatic. https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/I-hate-selling-and-giving-away-things- Forced-to-move-/5-2317156/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] French Efficiency

2020-04-12 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
French pensioner ejected from fighter jet after accidentally grabbing bang seat* handle That's a retirement day present he won't forget An elderly and reluctant Frenchman was ejected from a French Air Force fighter during a retirement day jolly – and narrowly missed taking the pilot with him,

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Remember, you are paying for them [advertisements], same as "show time". The truly infuriating thing I just noticed is that even though we are paying for Amazon Prime, there are commercials! They interrupt the show, exactly as on broadcast. This is new, in my experience. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Roughly 22 minutes of programming for every 30 minutes of air time. Try Pluto TV. It’s completely free and has a boatload of programming. I loves my Addams Family channel when I’m in the mood. https://pluto.tv -D > On Apr 12, 2020, at 10:56 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > A little

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
A little challenge for those of you who pay for TV packages. Clock yourself for 1 hr of TV watching, any channel or channels you choose. During that hour, every time an advertisement comes on, make a mark on a note pad. Since adverts usually run back to back, count each advertiser as a separate

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
We cut the cord last year and haven’t looked back. So much of the cable channel packages are cruft. I don’t watch TV, other than right before bed when I’ll doze off to something I’ve recorded, like Family Guy or Perry Mason. On occasion there are some mainstream shows I’ll stop and watch. One

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
re: 3-4 stations - next time you have a few minutes, look at all the channels you have available to you and make a list of the ones you watch consistently, say, more than 1 hour/week, but set your own threshold - I suspect out of the hundreds of stations available, we watch less than 5 or 6

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I washed my 36yo Mercedes diesel yesterday and took it out for a spin and added a few miles to its 400k. Made me think there are still some good things in life, and “old” technology still has a place. It made me happy. I need to drive it more. And tighten up the steering box. But I love that

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>once people figure out they are being fed garbage they tend to wise up a little Perhaps, but I doubt that most people, even highly educated people, ever figure it out. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Drop forged crankshaft (video)

2020-04-12 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> I think it’s just happened in the last 30 days or so, really. If think we've had a decline in the last 30 days, just wait another 30 days. "You ain't seen nothin' yet." https://youtu.be/4cia_v4vxfE Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives