[MBZ] BaT flipper for Poos

2021-07-15 Thread Clay via Mercedes
https://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/d/taos-ski-valley-1955-mercedes-benz-170/7342219043.html clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. ___

Re: [MBZ] 1977 450SL - 194k miles - $8,500

2021-07-15 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Grey Market. Not been buggered up by the EPA or given the bad chrysler climate system. --- clay I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm looking for didn't fall out. > On Jul 15, 2021, at 11:10 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Has

Re: [MBZ] FedEx

2021-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I think my W116 exhaust came wrapped with foam padding and cling wrap. Allan On Thu, Jul 15, 2021, at 8:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Ah those were the days. > > On Thu, Jul 15, 2021, 8:18 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I ordered a

Re: [MBZ] FedEx

2021-07-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ah those were the days. On Thu, Jul 15, 2021, 8:18 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I ordered a 240D exhaust from Rusty one time, it showed up with the two > pieces taped together and a UPS tag on the muffler... > -Curt > > On Thursday, July 15, 2021,

Re: [MBZ] FedEx

2021-07-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I ordered a 240D exhaust from Rusty one time, it showed up with the two pieces taped together and a UPS tag on the muffler... -Curt On Thursday, July 15, 2021, 5:08:12 PM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I ordered a small tractor tire the other day and it showed up on the

Re: [MBZ] Something you don’t see often

2021-07-15 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Also saw a couple of 747s at DFW, one parked and one landing. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 15, 2021, at 4:55 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote: > > I’m not sure. It said something or other charter on it. I suspect cargo but > I didn’t see any cargo type doors on it but who knows. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap jag high miler

2021-07-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Ford years? If so fairly reliable from what I have seen. Looks decent could be worth a risk if you wanted such a thing. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 15, 2021, at 3:06 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > It actually looks nice but an 18 year old, high-mile Jag? What could go

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
It can be more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slowly On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 1:33 PM Don Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I haven't been on here in a long time. Sorry about that. I have been > swamped. I happened to see this email subject and wanted to

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap jag high miler

2021-07-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Reminds me of a Chevy sedan. Caprice? On Thu, Jul 15, 2021, 3:06 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It actually looks nice but an 18 year old, high-mile Jag? What could > go wrong LOL. > > >

Re: [MBZ] 1977 450SL - 194k miles - $8,500

2021-07-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
For that price you need service records. On Thu, Jul 15, 2021, 3:11 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Has euro-style headlights. > > Does the included Haynes repair manual make it worth the price? > > >

Re: [MBZ] Something you don’t see often

2021-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Kalitta Charters out of Michigan operates four 727s in cargo service. Allan On Thu, Jul 15, 2021, at 5:54 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I’m not sure. It said something or other charter on it. I suspect cargo but I > didn’t see any cargo type doors on it but who knows. > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] Something you don’t see often

2021-07-15 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I’m not sure. It said something or other charter on it. I suspect cargo but I didn’t see any cargo type doors on it but who knows. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 15, 2021, at 4:07 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Passenger or freighter? According to Wikipedia it's one of 13 still

Re: [MBZ] FedEx

2021-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Now scheduled to be here on Friday. I'm half expecting for the package to look like it was dragged behind the truck the whole way. On Thu, Jul 15, 2021, at 5:07 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I ordered a small tractor tire the other day and it showed up on the porch > today raw

Re: [MBZ] FedEx

2021-07-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I ordered a small tractor tire the other day and it showed up on the porch today raw with a tag on some plastic wrap. FedEx. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 15, 2021, at 4:27 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Shipment Exception: Barcode label unreadable and replaced" > > Yet it

Re: [MBZ] Something you don’t see often

2021-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Passenger or freighter? According to Wikipedia it's one of 13 still in service. Allan On Thu, Jul 15, 2021, at 4:42 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Just landed in Tulsa and a 727 was parked out next to the apron. > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

[MBZ] Something you don’t see often

2021-07-15 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Just landed in Tulsa and a 727 was parked out next to the apron. 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:

Re: [MBZ] FedEx

2021-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"Shipment Exception: Barcode label unreadable and replaced" Yet it was tracked from NY to PA to IN to IL where it now sits? On Thu, Jul 15, 2021, at 1:11 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > On the move again, after sitting in PA for two days, FedEx yesterday said it > would be delivered by end of the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Electrical Distribution Panel Relocation

2021-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Some of the smart meters go over the power lines, and some use essentially a built-in cellular modem. There was something of a scandal in the aftermath of the Texas power outages last winter. The meters leak information and someone figured out how to tell which meters never lost power.

[MBZ] 1977 450SL - 194k miles - $8,500

2021-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Has euro-style headlights. Does the included Haynes repair manual make it worth the price? https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/sadieville-1977-mercedes-450sl-roadster/7351093176.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT - Electrical Distribution Panel Relocation

2021-07-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
haha yeah right.  We have these "smart" meters now that report usage back to some central monitor, I guess over the power lines. The powerco will know immediately if you pull the meter as the signal will cease to ping and it will show as an outage so a truck will be dispatched...  I let this

[MBZ] OT cheap jag high miler

2021-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It actually looks nice but an 18 year old, high-mile Jag? What could go wrong LOL. https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-2003-jaguar-type/7351100164.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Collector Car - Beautiful 1995 with only 70, 000 miles. 1985 Mercedes 500 SEL - $20, 000 (CHARLOTTE)

2021-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I saw that one too, it is nice and a nice color but overpriced even by BaT standards. I did a quick search and the most they have been going for (with even lower miles) is about $15-16k. On Thu, Jul 15, 2021, at 9:57 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Gorgeous car, not a $20k car though >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Electrical Distribution Panel Relocation

2021-07-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Where is your spirit of adventure? Better to beg for forgiveness than to ask permission? On 15/07/2021 1:25 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: This is a possibility, however, messing with the meter for most electrical utilities is a major league no-no, like fining you or putting in a

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Another case of the MBA attitude of "attract new customers whatever the cost" while ignoring existing customers.The amount of money companies waste on marketing astounds me, State Farm is a good example, I see ads for them every single day but they don't operate in my state at all... -Curt

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Probably not. I’m going to call them tomorrow or or Monday to inquire but not raise a big stink yet. I then need to file a roof claim they can pay for before I dump them. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 15, 2021, at 1:31 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Definitely, I would do

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread Don Snook via Mercedes
I haven't been on here in a long time. Sorry about that. I have been swamped. I happened to see this email subject and wanted to pile on. -- Not really. I have been a USAA member since I was born. My Dad enrolled me. Years ago, I had USAA Credit Card, Mortgage, Homeowners Insurance,

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Definitely, I would do this first. At least at that point you know where you stand with them. After our dry anal rape by State Farm after 30 years of business I don’t think most of these companies give a tinker’s damn about customer retention. -D > On Jul 15, 2021, at 9:14 AM, Kaleb Striplin

Re: [MBZ] OT - Electrical Distribution Panel Relocation

2021-07-15 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
This is a possibility, however, messing with the meter for most electrical utilities is a major league no-no, like fining you or putting in a commercial meter box that has the meter behind a window so you can’t get at it (all of this on your dime, too.) Most utilities will coordinate pulling

Re: [MBZ] OT - Electrical Distribution Panel Relocation

2021-07-15 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Here you can call the utility co. and they will come out and pull a fuse or switch at the transformer - killing power to everything including the meter. When you're finished, call them and they will turn it back on. How responsive they are to your calls might be another issue --- On Thu, Jul 15,

Re: [MBZ] FedEx

2021-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On the move again, after sitting in PA for two days, FedEx yesterday said it would be delivered by end of the day. As the last tracked location still said PA, I had my doubts. Overnight it arrived in Greenwood IN, and is now in Champaign IL. Confusion between Bloomington IN and Bloomington IL??

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I would try to get some local references to agencies that represent multiple companies. Don't follow those where there is a potential conflict of interest (such as when your mortgage lender tries to push you to their preferred insurer, I tried that once and it was a disaster). I would not

Re: [MBZ] OT - Electrical Distribution Panel Relocation

2021-07-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I am not an electrician and I know nothing about the rules in Florida, so take this with a grain of salt. I think you should be able to install a splitter box (which is basically a metal box with terminals inside to connect wires ) where the old panel is and then run new wires up to a new

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
"Ego Te Absolvo" because the cash was immediately invested in precious metal high speed injection devices. "For the greater public good" On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 8:00 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Price gouging is a hanging offense > > --FT > > On 7/15/21 10:44

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
As have I. I would never shop on my own. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I have always engaged an agent. They know the latest and can always get you the best deal. -D > On Jul 15, 2021, at 8:11 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Received the renewal notice for Okie Acres. Last year they jacked it up from > around $3400 a year (which was up from about

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Price gouging is a hanging offense --FT On 7/15/21 10:44 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: I just sold a 100 sheet pallet of OSB, 1/2 inch 4X8 sheets. They had been sitting unused for 4 years in the corner of the shop. I paid $5.95 a sheet, I sold them at a bargain price in today's market for

Re: [MBZ] Never Tilted 1978 Gazelle/Replica of a 1929 Mercedes Benz (Hillsborough)

2021-07-15 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The car just never excited me. It looked like a "plastic fantastic " from the disco era when they were for sale, they still do. Interesting back story on the Ponsi scheme and convictions. On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 7:00 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Classic Motor

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I just sold a 100 sheet pallet of OSB, 1/2 inch 4X8 sheets. They had been sitting unused for 4 years in the corner of the shop. I paid $5.95 a sheet, I sold them at a bargain price in today's market for $35.00 each sheet, which gave the very happy buyer about an $8.00 break over what Home Depot

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I’m sure that will be the excuse but that is a temporary spike in pricing that has already come way down. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 15, 2021, at 9:22 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Have you priced a sheet of OSB lately? > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent:

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Have you priced a sheet of OSB lately? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 15, 2021 7:11 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon Received the renewal notice for Okie Acres. Last year they

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I will be calling them very soon. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 15, 2021, at 8:29 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > >  > Have you called your USAA agent and talked about it? > > -Curt > > On Thursday, July 15, 2021, 8:11:39 AM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Received the renewal

[MBZ] Mercedes Benz CLA 250 Orange Edition AMG Sport Body Kit Rare Car NICE - $29, 998 (We_Ship_Buy_Here_Finance_Online!)

2021-07-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
weird https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/ctd/d/mercedes-benz-cla-250-orange-edition/7350247628.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Never Tilted 1978 Gazelle/Replica of a 1929 Mercedes Benz (Hillsborough)

2021-07-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Classic Motor Carriages, which produced these cars, was embroiled in civil legal battles throughout the 80s and 90s, which resulted in a multi-millionaire dollar settlement against the owner George Levin. In 2015 Levin was found guilty in civil court for a second time, this time of securities

[MBZ] Collector Car - Beautiful 1995 with only 70, 000 miles. 1985 Mercedes 500 SEL - $20, 000 (CHARLOTTE)

2021-07-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Gorgeous car, not a $20k car though https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-1985-mercedes-500-sel/7350895111.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] goes down the road with no problem Mercedes - $8,000

2021-07-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I am a tweeker and need some cash for my next big score https://macon.craigslist.org/cto/d/byron-mercedes/7351130572.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Classic 1984 Mercedes 300TD - $2,500 (Fayetteville, NC)

2021-07-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/cto/d/fayetteville-classic-1984-mercedes-300td/7351230768.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Have you called your USAA agent and talked about it? -Curt On Thursday, July 15, 2021, 8:11:39 AM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Received the renewal notice for Okie Acres. Last year they jacked it up from around $3400 a year (which was up from about $2600 the year before)

[MBZ] I have really got to dump USAA soon

2021-07-15 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Received the renewal notice for Okie Acres. Last year they jacked it up from around $3400 a year (which was up from about $2600 the year before) to $4300. Renewal for this year is up to $5400. WTF??? That is totally insane. Never had a claim with them, have 5 cars and 2 houses insured, lord

Re: [MBZ] W124 300D rough running / tachometer

2021-07-15 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Between engine and firewall. ___ 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.com