I have taken a pressure washer to a house for paint prep. Best to do it a week
before you are expecting much warmer weather, so it can dry out. Use a very
wide pattern so you are not eating into the wood. Take your time and slowly
pass over the walls. Aim downward and start from the top. I
Not looking like my SL with leather. The leather is perforated and there are
side bolsters that are solid. This car is just plain pleated across. Must be
a recover, but in a hide that seems to match the rest of the trim
Clay
inter urinas et faeces nascimur
> On Apr 18, 2021, at 1:45 PM,
I have been looking at bottom feeder box truck for hauling #1 boy’s possessions
from house we are selling to him in ND. Pickem up and enclosed truck/van
prices are still up there. I do notice a number of commuter cars around the
neighborhood that have not been moved for at least a year.
I am pretty sure SEA is supposed to have a gestapo to handle metal trades.
Before the Current Plague, the copper theft was really hot here. To the point
the idiots were taking live high tension wires and any other under secured
copper.
Scrap cars were getting around $35/ton and the yards
I have not done much at all other than getting fresh fuel and the oil. My
tools are packed and heading out of state, so I am limited in what I can do.
Battery was on a tender for those 15 months. I checked ATF and PS fluids and
added as needed. Brakes will want a flush, but that will be for
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If it's real wood it's probably OK to pressure wash with some
care. "Test in a hidden area first" as the saying goes.
If it's masonite/pressboard, I probably wouldn't. The stuff will soak up
water like a sponge and swell up permanently, similar to a laminate
floor that gets water in the seams.
I would love one. I don't drive that much
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Apr 17, 2021, 10:33 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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> For the buyer with an unlimited fuel budget
>
>
>
But he has replaced the FUSES!!
Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes:
> Whoo, change the 5 to a 1 and its exciting...
> -Curt
>
> On Sunday, April 18, 2021, 9:22:56 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> 1968 Mercedes 220D
>
>
Whoo, change the 5 to a 1 and its exciting...
-Curt
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1968 Mercedes 220D
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That was my thought too. Play stupid games
Allan
"M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" writes:
> Father Charles calls two more home.
>
> On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 7:18 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
When i was a firefighter pre Tesla we used foam - not water.
This is more evidence on how evil Teslas are. IMHO
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sun, Apr 18, 2021, 8:38 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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> This doesn't speak well to the local fire department. You don't
To strip paint prior to painting? I was hoping it would be better than
scraping...
I need to do the bleach water on our house in MA with vinyl siding...
-Curt
On Sunday, April 18, 2021, 8:45:55 PM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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No you don’t want to use a PW on wood
Father Charles calls two more home.
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>
> https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/04/18/2-men-dead-after-fiery-tesla-crash-in-spring-officials-say/
>
> Allan
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No you don’t want to use a PW on wood siding. Use a brush on a pole, bleach
water
--FT
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> On Apr 18, 2021, at 8:35 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Have any of you used a pressure washer to prep for painting a house? What
> with the price of lumber being what it
I used to use an electric washer to prep the deck for waterproofing.
It had more than enough pressure to do damage. It was like using
a toothbrush to scrub the floors, though. I switched to a 10HP gas
washer, which allowed a much wider cleaning swath.
-- Jim
Yeah, the electric ones are pretty weak. I’ve got an old Sears 6.5 HP Briggs
powered model that will do 3500 psi. You can do some serious damage with the
thing if you make the effort.
I used to demonstrate how dangerous they are to my boys by using the pinpoint
nozzle to cut a 2x4 in half.
> You don't put water on an electrical fire.
Well, it's more complex than that. But yes, there are better substances.
The water might only have been for suppressing smoke and heat, to avoid
damaging the roadway etc.
So far as I know, even smothering it in Pintos would have worked as well
as
> Have any of you used a pressure washer to prep for painting a house?
Must be _very_ careful not to chew up the wood. But that's not hard, if
you're not an idiot. Work on a bit of scrap wood first to figure out
perihelion,
so to speak, and you should be good.
-- Jim
I would presume the electric pressure washers don't generate that kind of
force. My dad has one, I don't remember if its electric or gas powered...
-Curt
On Sunday, April 18, 2021, 8:37:06 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
Yes, but it was a concrete block house, not wood.
This doesn't speak well to the local fire department. You don't put water on
an electrical fire.AFAIK there is a foam that most FDs have specifically for
this kind of fire.
I'm not sure the condition they're suggesting occurred is possible. I think the
car will require input from a driver
Yes, but it was a concrete block house, not wood. Depending on the pressure
use, you could potentially do some damage to a wood sided house.
-D
> On Apr 18, 2021, at 8:34 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Have any of you used a pressure washer to prep for painting a house? What
>
Have any of you used a pressure washer to prep for painting a house? What with
the price of lumber being what it is I'm probably not going to be seriously
remodeling the house up north this year but it does need painting. My latest
plan is to stabilize stuff that would otherwise deteriorate,
Hydro locked setting degraded head gasket or some coolant source
running sucked in enough water to hydrolock the engine which caused a
sudden stop. Water, being not compressible, remains in one or more
cylinders, thus, engine will not "crank".
At least one rod is bent, if that is what
I was going to put it on CL at $2500 and see what happened. Comes with new
passenger front door.
(Guardrail incident.)
-- Jim
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> On Apr 18, 2021, at 5:41 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
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>>
>> I always wanted one of these just for the reclining rear seats.
>
> The amount of recline is not much. But the rear seat heaters work very well.
> Mine is a lot less
God awful cheap aftermarket recovered seats.
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> On Apr 18, 2021, at 3:42 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/cheraw-1973-mercedes-benz-sl-convertible/7308823042.html
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>
>
So they want crack price and the odo quit working and the radiator is patched
with JB Weld?
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> On Apr 18, 2021, at 3:41 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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> https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/matthews-1986-mercedes-benz-560sel/7308915059.html
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>
I used Oxyclean solution with REALLY hot water to soak some floor matts,
and it did a great job. Let them dry and deodorize in the sun for several
days, and they were very clean and sterile and scent-free at that point.
However, it did take a lot of rinsing to get all the oxyclean washed out.
In most cases, that's how they pay for the roads and their upkeep (when
they bother).
On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 10:52 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> It is insane. The governments make more of of fuel than the people
> producing or selling it. In OK it’s around 24
I rub waterless hand cleaner into oil/grease stains on clothes before they
go into the washer - usually does the trick, except for Diesel stains -
nothing I've found will remove the soot.
On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 12:09 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> I went out and
Yeah, I know, but it’s one of those novelty things, I guess.
And sorry, but no spending right now, only saving.
-D
> On Apr 18, 2021, at 6:41 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
>
>> I always wanted one of these just for the reclining rear seats.
>
> The amount of recline is not much. But the rear seat
> I always wanted one of these just for the reclining rear seats.
The amount of recline is not much. But the rear seat heaters work very well.
Mine is a lot less expensive, FYI. :-)
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> Always wondered about the message it sends "your pain and suffering
> bought me these expensive cars"...
Exactly. But you left off the rest of the message:
"... and you could have them TOO!"
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There's a local injury lawyer who likes to drive around town in his
Rolls. Always immaculately clean and polished. He also has a red SL of
some older vintage, not sure the exact model but also kept in showroom
condition. Perfect glossy paint, gleaming chrome. Vanity plates so
there's no doubt who
I was out doing errands. Saw a fairly ratty green 124 with no badges then Saw
the fender vents. Diesel I reckon, was running well no smoke. Old dude driving
it.
Saw a yellow AMG GTC which very sweet, then a few minutes later a 50s-60s old
Roller. Yesterday I saw a red AMG GTC.
--FT
Who is Daveslist?
--FT
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> On Apr 18, 2021, at 4:35 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> What is the current value of rhodium?
> Rhodium Price Today
> *Rhodium* Spot *Price*Spot Change
> *Rhodium Price* per Ounce $28,700.00 0%
> *Rhodium Price* per Gram $922.73 0%
> *Rhodium
Same with the Bluetec sedans - as of today more are on the market and
prices have tumbled.
On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 3:12 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
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> Maybe for bottom feeder scrap trucks. The semiconductor shortage is still
> alive and well, and so is the shortage
I would guess the seats have been recovered. They don’t look original, at least
that pattern doesn’t look right. I’m not that well versed on 107s, so I could
be wrong. Being a convertible, the interiors can get ratty in short order if
the car spends a lot of time with the top down and exposed
New transmission? Sealed a crack in the radiator?
They didn’t mention the rear reclining/heated seats.
I always wanted one of these just for the reclining rear seats.
-D
> On Apr 18, 2021, at 4:40 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
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What is the current value of rhodium?
Rhodium Price Today
*Rhodium* Spot *Price*Spot Change
*Rhodium Price* per Ounce $28,700.00 0%
*Rhodium Price* per Gram $922.73 0%
*Rhodium Price* per Kilo $922,726.43
On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 9:46 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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>
Yes exactly for that reason
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> On Apr 18, 2021, at 2:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> In theory at least, I'm all for making it impossible for the sawzall gang to
> sell their stolen converters, A/C coils, home plumbing, etc. The permitting
> system you
Maybe for bottom feeder scrap trucks. The semiconductor shortage is still alive
and well, and so is the shortage of new vehicles. My understanding is that the
display driver chips are what is in short supply. I could be wrong. The lack of
new inventory means more demand for near new or vehicles
No
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> On Apr 18, 2021, at 12:50 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
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> I am seeing more reasonably priced pickup trucks on CL here these
> days. Has the bubble popped?
>
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I've noticed that too. In the last 2 weeks the tractor market has gotten a
little less stupid too. I wonder if covid restrictions relaxing is opening up
some supply.
Curt
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On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 1:50 PM, Allan Streib via
Mercedes wrote: I am seeing more
In theory at least, I'm all for making it impossible for the sawzall
gang to sell their stolen converters, A/C coils, home plumbing, etc. The
permitting system you mention seems aimed at that.
Mitch.
On 2021-04-18 13:18, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
Here in SC you have to get a
Here in SC you have to get a permit to sell anything other than iron. Doesn’t
cost anything, sheriffs issue them. You have to show it when you go to the
scrapyard And they make a record
--FT
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> On Apr 18, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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>
> I was told
I was told it was illegal to sell used cats to the public.
You might do something unacceptable with it, like put it on the car it
was designed to control pollution on.
On 2021-04-18 12:42, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
What scrapyards buy cats? I thought it was illegal to buy or sell them
I am seeing more reasonably priced pickup trucks on CL here these
days. Has the bubble popped?
Allan
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The government is like the mafia, only when they do it it's legal.
Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes:
> It is insane. The governments make more of of fuel than the people producing
> or selling it. In OK it’s around 24 cents I believe.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
What scrapyards buy cats? I thought it was illegal to buy or sell them
as scrap. I know that's what I was told when I was looking for a used
cat when some meth heads stole the cat off of our Odyssey.
Allan
Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes:
> I keep seeing all of these cars listed for sale
Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes writes:
> Some of the 20-25yo stains did not come out entirely but the rugs looked
> decent.
Try Oxyclean or just hydrogen peroxide.
Allan
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Looks pretty solid. Could use some interior pics. Price at least in the
ballpark of sane.
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What else did you do to the car to get it sorted after it’s dormancy?
I’ve always wondered what the MMO does
--FT
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> On Apr 18, 2021, at 2:04 AM, Clay via Mercedes wrote:
>
> I did an oil level check on the R107 (sat for 15 months during Caramba
> plague) before heading out
I went out and looked at them now that they are somewhat dry (and put
them in the sun to finish drying) and they looked a lot better than I
thought they would. I'm wondering if some other cleaner would do
better. I have some Tuff Stuff that Dan recommeded, I might make up a
mix of Oxyclean
Looks like MA is on the low side at $0.286.
ME had a big to do last year when a state senator decided she could take the
gas tax money to fix a shortfall in the general fund. She got her hand slapped
right and proper.
I feel like elected officials that try to do things like that should be
You just doubled the market value of your car. Now you can sell it for
$900.
On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 9:02 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes <
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> Yeah they are a great tool, once you start cleaning it can be hard to
> stop, OCD should have to sign a waiver...
>
> Max Dillon
You are the product...
-Curt
On Sunday, April 18, 2021, 10:08:31 AM EDT, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
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> Ok, immediately after post this I get on Fakebook and this is what
> immediately pops up. Wtf?
You have been mined.
-- Jim
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On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 12:10 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
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> Nice, another convert?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Apr 17, 2021, at 10:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >
Yes, but in the case of Florida it varies based on the county, so I’m not sure
how they came up with the number for Florida. Our county’s gas tax is lower
than that. Seems like they include sales tax, too, if it’s included.
I’ll look at the pump next time I fill up, which may be a while since i
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It is insane. The governments make more of of fuel than the people producing or
selling it. In OK it’s around 24 cents I believe.
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> On Apr 18, 2021, at 10:15 AM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes
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>
> I took a photo of our Ohio fuel Tax breakdown when I was filling
That can't be right.
This one is more closely aligned with my previous beliefs:
https://taxfoundation.org/state-gas-tax-rates-2020/
On 2021-04-18 10:39, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
Is this chart accurate?
57.6 cents in OK?
https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/gas-taxes-by-state
Is this chart accurate?
57.6 cents in OK?
It says MI is 18.79, but our governor thinks a 45 cent increase is
needed.
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I can’t post the chart, but our state tax is around $0.33/gallon here, with a
little under half of that going to the county where it’s collected. Add the
$0.184 Federal tax and we’re in the ballpark with you.
-D
> On Apr 18, 2021, at 11:14 AM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I
It’s palladium and rhodium. It was stupid. One thing I read said they were both
at $30,000 an ounce last month, or maybe last year,I don’t remember exactly.
AZBob
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> On Apr 18, 2021, at 7:30 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> On 2021-04-18 09:08, Jim Cathey via
On 2021-04-18 09:08, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
Anything gassy and newer than 74 probably has a catastrophic converter
or two.
In R107 they started in '75, anyway.
And I'm guessing the precious metal content was higher back then than it
is in more recent ones.
I wonder how much
Anything gassy and newer than 74 probably has a catastrophic converter or two.
In R107 they started in '75, anyway.
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> Ok, immediately after post this I get on Fakebook and this is what
> immediately pops up. Wtf?
You have been mined.
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I keep seeing all of these cars listed for sale that say no cats. I figured
people were selling them so the other day somebody had a car posted in some
Fakebook group so I asked. Somebody responded that cats are going for $1k at
the scrap yard. If this is the case, should I start cutting out
Yeah they are a great tool, once you start cleaning it can be hard to stop, OCD
should have to sign a waiver...
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
Apr 17, 2021 11:13:34 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes :
> So this evening I broke out the pressure washer and sprayed off some cars to
> get all the oak
I did an oil level check on the R107 (sat for 15 months during Caramba plague)
before heading out for Thai with my mother who lives 30 miles away. The car
has been sitting in the garage since Xmas 2019, and I did pull it out for the
neighbor real estate guy to get a look at it while he was
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