Re: [MBZ] blew the roofs off that neighborhood

2021-01-26 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
There is much good to say about the F-16 but nothing has the visceral impact of F-4s at very low level. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 8:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes. Main reason ti go there. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 9:52 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > It's impossible to get anything other than genuine buffalo wings when you > are in Buffalo. > > On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 9:41 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's impossible to get anything other than genuine buffalo wings when you are in Buffalo. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 9:41 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yup exactly. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 9:37 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yup exactly. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 9:37 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That would be here. > > https://anchorbar.com/ > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: January 26, 2021 4:55 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to:

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
That would be here. https://anchorbar.com/ Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 26, 2021 4:55 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: dwight.gi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buffalo? You could always go get the original Buffalo Wings Dwight E. Giles Jr.

[MBZ] blew the roofs off that neighborhood

2021-01-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 126 diesel

2021-01-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Two engine choices, last years of the 126 had the OM603 which is smoother and more powerful, but more fragile. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 26, 2021 6:26:35 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes : > Never mind. I found BAT results for a bunch of these. > > Donald H. Snook > > >> On Jan 26, 2021, at

Re: [MBZ] 126 diesel

2021-01-26 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Never mind. I found BAT results for a bunch of these. Donald H. Snook > On Jan 26, 2021, at 5:17 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > > What is a REALLY mint condition 126 Diesel (300SD) with less than 80K miles > really worth? > > I know these are worth whatever a willing buyer will pay. I’m just

[MBZ] 126 diesel

2021-01-26 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
What is a REALLY mint condition 126 Diesel (300SD) with less than 80K miles really worth? I know these are worth whatever a willing buyer will pay. I’m just wondering what the market is like now. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
You could always go get the original Buffalo Wings Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 5:48 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks like the area is actually painted horse or something like that and > the selection would be a Hampton Inn or

Re: [MBZ] Look at this poor rusty soldier

2021-01-26 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Holy crack Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 26, 2021, at 3:38 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2033669216775883/ > > Donald H. Snook > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Looks like the area is actually painted horse or something like that and the selection would be a Hampton Inn or Hilton Garden Inn. Not sure yet if they will need anybody or not. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 26, 2021, at 1:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] 123 Hubcaps &$#?!

2021-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
IIRC you insert one edge and then use the heel of your hand to snap the other edge(s) of the hubcap in place. The clips are stiff but it isn't too difficult. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 5:10 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I removed one of the hubcaps because I was

[MBZ] 123 Hubcaps &$#?!

2021-01-26 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I removed one of the hubcaps because I was going to try a set I have that are not painted. Is there a secret to getting the damn things on? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes SD

2021-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Looks like it did a tour in Iraq and then Afghanistan. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 4:37 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > $1k at most, even that is a push with the starter and battery issue. > Maybe $800 if you want a half-decent 300SD > > --FT > > On 1/26/21 4:03 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2002 Mercedes S430

2021-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Run away if they tell you what works. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 5:00 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No, run away! Pretty much the low-point. I think they're very nice > looking, but the electronics are terrible. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2002 Mercedes S430

2021-01-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
No, run away! Pretty much the low-point. I think they're very nice looking, but the electronics are terrible. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 4:00 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Should I be on this like a hobo on a hot dog? > > Bob R > >

Re: [MBZ] Detailing tools

2021-01-26 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Griots garage Buffer works for me. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 26, 2021, at 2:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > You can do as much damage with a DA buffer as a rotary of you don’t know > what you’re doing. > > However, using a DA is far easier for the novice and the resources

[MBZ] Look at this poor rusty soldier

2021-01-26 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes SD

2021-01-26 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
$1k at most, even that is a push with the starter and battery issue.  Maybe $800 if you want a half-decent 300SD --FT On 1/26/21 4:03 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Worth a look? Bob R Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: nore...@craigslist.org Date: January 26, 2021

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2002 Mercedes S430

2021-01-26 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
"Trunk doesn’t open but it’s not too hard to get it open." Doesn't open but you can get it open? $2k at most, those things are everywhere.  But it does look really nice, so if that is something you are into $2.5k might not be too bad if it has maintenance receipts --FT On 1/26/21 3:59 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes SD

2021-01-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2002 Mercedes S430

2021-01-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-26 15:59, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Should I be on this like a hobo on a hot dog? Clay just loooves those early W220s. The suspension is great when it's working properly. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes SD

2021-01-26 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Worth a look? Bob R Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: nore...@craigslist.org > Date: January 26, 2021 at 2:02:55 PM MST > To: azbob...@gmail.com > Subject: 1983 Mercedes SD > >  > azbob...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist: > > 1983 Mercedes SD > >

[MBZ] Fwd: 2002 Mercedes S430

2021-01-26 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Should I be on this like a hobo on a hot dog? Bob R > > 2002 Mercedes S430 > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/cashion-2002-mercedes-s430/7268056408.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in the future.

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-26 14:54, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: If I could shoot three or four Lantern Lab videos beforehand I'd definitely be down for a few days in a hotel. It'd have to be a nice hotel though and my dine-in budget would have to be significant. Shoot the Lantern Lab videos in the

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I used to enjoy spending the weekend in a hotel if I had a video to make. We used to do videos for a dance studio and a couple times my actual employer paid for me to sit in a hotel room for a weekend editing the dance studio's showcase that I would then sell to the participants and their

Re: [MBZ] Detailing tools

2021-01-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You can do as much damage with a DA buffer as a rotary of you don’t know what you’re doing. However, using a DA is far easier for the novice and the resources for how to use one are plentiful. The material you use is critical as well. I try ti stick with 3M or Meguire’s materials, as they’re

Re: [MBZ] Detailing tools

2021-01-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I only use elbow grease. No power buffing Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jan 26, 2021, 2:33 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am very Leary of using a powerful buffer because I have seen people burn > through paint. I was watching a video and the guy had a

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > Does sitting in a hotel for 5 days sound like fun? Greatly depends on the hotel. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: >> That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear. > > Shoe Goo! Sounds similar to the OM617 linkage in my W116, Shoe Goo is what I used several years ago when that rubber piece broke off. Still holding up. Allan ___

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
You should get hazard duty pay for going there in winter at least. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 12:37 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Does sitting in a hotel for 5 days sound like fun? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 26, 2021, at 1:35 PM, G Mann via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You know that the average time for watching “those” movies in your room is 6 minutes? You’ll be bored out of your mind then right quick --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 26, 2021, at 2:37 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does sitting in a hotel for 5 days sound like fun? > >

Re: [MBZ] Detailing tools

2021-01-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I always use a speed controller when I use a buffer. It gives much greater control. If there is heavy oxidation, do multiple buffs. First pass with a more aggressive cutting material. Then clean the car, inspect what you have gained, and decide if you want to take another pass with an aggressive

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Does sitting in a hotel for 5 days sound like fun? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 26, 2021, at 1:35 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > I spent a week in Buffalo once... it was the longest year of my life > and that was long before covid. > NOT on my bucket list of places to go especially

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I spent a week in Buffalo once... it was the longest year of my life and that was long before covid. NOT on my bucket list of places to go especially in winter. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 12:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well they are looking for somebody

[MBZ] Detailing tools

2021-01-26 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I am very Leary of using a powerful buffer because I have seen people burn through paint. I was watching a video and the guy had a “dual action” buffer. It was smaller and less power than a real buffer. I saw one for sale at harbor freight. I guess my question is what is a good buffer for

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Well they are looking for somebody to volunteer, not sure yet if I want to step up or not. Yes I’m salary so getting paid anyway. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 26, 2021, at 1:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > This time of year you’re going to be quarantined, as there’s probably

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
This time of year you’re going to be quarantined, as there’s probably 10 feet of snow on the ground. Just out of curiosity, is your employer paying you for the five days you have to quarantine? -D > On Jan 26, 2021, at 2:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is Buffalo a covid

[MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Is Buffalo a covid crock pot? I may have to fly there, quarantine in hotel for 5 days, then test negative, then go to dealership. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear. Shoe Goo! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-26 13:39, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: My 80 has the version with a level (lever?) on the valve cover that has an integrated piece of rubber (which was later moved to the firewall). That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear. Might have to enlist the 3D printer in a

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
There are at least three versions of the linkage on the 240D, and some of it is NLA. My 80 has the version with a level on the valve cover that has an integrated piece of rubber (which was later moved to the firewall). That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear. Might have to enlist the 3D

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Doesn't the W123 repair manual call out the adjustment procedure? RTFM (read the factory manual). On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 9:01 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > The possible pain points would be pivot points. I had one that was all > wallowed out. I don't recall what

Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

2021-01-26 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I just opened both needed blades, one on each side, never felt the need for another set. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 7:30 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2021-01-25 14:15, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > *Or splurge and buy single (long) gauges with the

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> The possible pain points would be pivot points. I had one that was all > wallowed out. I don't recall what I did to fix it. Wrap it in aluminum foil. Or beer can. The usual problem is the rubber doodad on the firewall, or the plastic bushing. Or, in my case, someone who cranked the stop

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The possible pain points would be pivot points. I had one that was all wallowed out. I don't recall what I did to fix it. -Curt On Monday, January 25, 2021, 7:43:19 PM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I would think clean and lube would be all that's needed, unless something's

Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

2021-01-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-25 14:15, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: *Or splurge and buy single (long) gauges with the plastic handles, which makes it even easier.* I've seen those and was blown away. Only for the Truly Spoiled. Used to be able to buy 12" replacement blades for Snap-On feeler gauges

Re: [MBZ] W111 coupe dilemma

2021-01-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Go to many major European cities at night and you won’t see a car with it’s headlights on, just city lights. -D > On Jan 25, 2021, at 10:32 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: > >> A small bulb in the headlight shell that's hooked to the parking