Re: [MBZ] Everything works but the brakes - 1983 240D - 211k miles - $2, 500

2021-11-13 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
When it finally does get rolling, it still has considerable mass, which will take serious brakes to decelerate, regardless of how long it took to build that speed. On Sat, Nov 13, 2021 at 10:37 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > In a 240D, do you really need brakes? >

[MBZ] Everything works but the brakes - 1983 240D - 211k miles - $2, 500

2021-11-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
In a 240D, do you really need brakes? https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-1983-mercedes-benz-240d/7407519973.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery optio

[MBZ] 1981 380SL - 93k miles - $2,000

2021-11-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Extra zero in price. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/mc-ewen-s2-mercedes-benz-hardtop/7407580344.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mai

[MBZ] can only be registered in ky ... truck needs nothin- 2010 GL450 - $9, 300

2021-11-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Weird story. If I'm following correctly, it has a KY rebuilt "red title" and can only be registered in KY. Can't register it in Indiana yet photos show an Indiana license plate. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-2010-gl450/7407679193.html Allan ___

[MBZ] 210 Radiator

2021-11-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Got the old radiator out which took a bit of doing.  With the lower support pushed up, it was basically pinching the sides of the radiator and it took a bit to work it out.  That and the intercooler was a little bit of a hassle to deal with.  The support was not really bent backwards but was mo

Re: [MBZ] Put down the pipe -- 1985 Mercedes - $2, 200 (North Charleston)

2021-11-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Nothing there that two 55 gallon barrels of "Martha" couldn't fix "patina" is rich on that one.. On Sat, Nov 13, 2021 at 2:04 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-charleston-1985-mercedes/7407461357.html > > -- > --FT

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Big reason why we hang onto our Florida home. It’s a single floor with no transitions and wide doorways. Sort out the shower threshold and Robert is our second degree relative. -D > On Nov 13, 2021, at 6:17 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > Another great point! The homes I have come across

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That’s good, at least you’ll likely return to a more temperate climate. I’m in the same situation with offspring of the second generation. Nothing on the horizon and potentially never will be, but I don’t bring the subject up as it perturbs the potential future grandmother. -D > On Nov 13, 20

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-13 Thread Clay via Mercedes
For the upper story remodel done two decades ago, the shower was 48x72, 4” lip, no door, slate wall, hex floor (to match the flavor of original main bath of 1927). Heated floor and second drain in the main part of the room, in case a corpse happened to cover the shower drain and water overflow

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-13 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Another great point! The homes I have come across are all lacking in meeting gerontologic needs. Make transit spaces wide enough for walkers/wheeled things. Easier access to shower/tub/sinks as well as including a personal lift instead of clobbering up a stairway with aftermarket funicular.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-13 Thread Clay via Mercedes
The forever home will not be in GWN, as none of the kids would move here. SWMBA thinks we will reside near her grand children. I do not see those being procured from either offspring. For my taste, I want the Goldilocks/baby bear tropical highlands climate. A winter where a cardigan suffices

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Sounds like the shower that was in the 4,000 sf place we owned in Indiana. The kids called it the “party shower” because it was so big. Baseball home plate shape like yours, two shower heads on opposite walls and “body sprays” down the wall below the shower heads. I’ve never had an experience l

Re: [MBZ] Carpet cleaning

2021-11-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I see it on Amazon. Will order some. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 13, 2021, at 6:11 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > Try folex enzymatic cleaner. You’ll be amazed. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] Carpet cleaning

2021-11-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I got this one (link below). Watched some youtuber car detailers who used it on some really nasty interiors (and wheels and stuff too, would probably be good on greasy engines), and some germaphobe mommy who used a lot of the attachments for various cleaning tasks in the house. There’s a smaller

Re: [MBZ] Carpet cleaning

2021-11-13 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Try folex enzymatic cleaner. You’ll be amazed. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2021, at 5:54 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I ordered a steam cleaner to clean car carpets primarily but it can do all > kinds of other stuff too. I fired it up today and tried it on the 95E320

Re: [MBZ] Carpet cleaning

2021-11-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
What steam cleaner did you buy? Link? Allan On Sat, Nov 13, 2021, at 5:53 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I ordered a steam cleaner to clean car carpets primarily but it can do all > kinds of other stuff too. I fired it up today and tried it on the 95E320 > which has some nasty stai

[MBZ] Dan needs this package -- 2-Mercedes Benz his and hers for 12k - $12, 000 (Tampa)

2021-11-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
In his hood https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/mango-mercedes-benz-his-and-hers-for-12k/7407512525.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:/

[MBZ] Mary Kay your opium dream is starting SClass 1994 Mercedes - $5, 000 (Jacksonville)

2021-11-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-sclass-1994-mercedes/7407401182.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.co

[MBZ] I think this might have been up before -- 2005 E500 Mercedes Station Wagon - $4, 000 (COLUMBIA)

2021-11-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
crappy pics but might not be bad.  The twennytoos are somewhat concerning. https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbia-2005-e500-mercedes-station/7407443947.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] Put down the pipe -- 1985 Mercedes - $2, 200 (North Charleston)

2021-11-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-charleston-1985-mercedes/7407461357.html -- --FT ___ 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/mai

Re: [MBZ] Shouldn’t This Command More The $15K?

2021-11-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The value of a 1985 Rolls is not what you might expect... Taking one on as owner is connected to your wallet in ways you could never imagine... On Sat, Nov 13, 2021 at 10:57 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’d love to see the stack of maintenance bills for the

Re: [MBZ] Extremely beautiful Mercedes...

2021-11-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Best I’ve ever seen in the dark --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 13, 2021, at 1:21 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > ... as you can tell by the photos. > > https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/dayton-extremely-beautiful-mercedes/7407299538.html > > _

[MBZ] Extremely beautiful Mercedes...

2021-11-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
... as you can tell by the photos. https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/dayton-extremely-beautiful-mercedes/7407299538.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: ht

[MBZ] 2008 ML320 CDI - 97k miles - $9,600

2021-11-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks nice. Has a tow hitch, and a now-useless built-in mobile phone. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/chicago-mercedes-benz-ml320-cdi/7407430561.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe o

Re: [MBZ] S320? 300SE? 300SEL? 1993 Mercedes Benz 300 - $1, 500 (JACKSONVILLE)

2021-11-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Call for details. On Sat, Nov 13, 2021, at 9:52 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Doesn't look bad, cheap, not a particularly desirable engine for > performance in such a big car but I suppose it would cruise just fine > > https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-1993-mercede

Re: [MBZ] I wonder how much of a turd this is?

2021-11-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I have as W110 white steering wheel on a shelf in the garage. Unfortunately it's in far from concourse condition. Would need crack repair to even look passable. On Sat, Nov 13, 2021, at 6:22 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Believe it or not, Mercedes had stock on the W111 white steerin

Re: [MBZ] Shouldn’t This Command More The $15K?

2021-11-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’d love to see the stack of maintenance bills for the virgin Rose --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 13, 2021, at 12:54 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/409872777449195/ > > AZBob > > > > > > Sent from my iPad >

[MBZ] Shouldn’t This Command More The $15K?

2021-11-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/409872777449195/ AZBob Sent from my iPad ___ 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/listi

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-13 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Our house came with a home plate shaped jetted tub. The jets spewed red an black gunk regardless of how much we tried to clean them, so we had it removed. There was a separate shower in the bathroom as well. We had the tub replaced with a shower for two with a full complement of geezer bars, a seat

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> One thing I think is a great modern design feature of master bathrooms is the > sectioning off of the toilet in a separate room. That allows multitasking > with the space in general so it’s not tied up completely by someone on the > throne. Some couples can share anyway. To others, anathema.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Neighbors redid their master bath. Shower has a labyrinth entrance, no door or threshold whatsoever. You need a bit of extra room to pull that off, however. Lots of tile to clean! My shower is small-ish, but has the usual 4" threshold and a glass door. Only geezer-ish feature is a full-width s

[MBZ] OT we give you bill off sale we don’t have the title 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom Sedan 4D,$40,000

2021-11-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
What could go wrong We buy the car like that accident front we give you bill off sale we don’t have the title is and investment you can fix it https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/973442056567797 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arc

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have seen those on tv commercials and I guess they are ok if you need them, but you have to sit there till all the water drains out before you can get out? That seems like a drawback. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2021, at 9:46 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Grant, have

Re: [MBZ] was running when parked 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 slc, $1, 000

2021-11-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Seems like a decent deal if not rusty. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2021, at 9:45 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > barn find > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/614971203255957 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] it's a great beautiful car 1979 Mercedes-Benz roadster, $2, 000

2021-11-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
rust over silver, mold over black -- beautiful car! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2914856318765638 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: htt

[MBZ] 2003 Mercedes-Benz ml500,$1,750

2021-11-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
cheap 500, somewhat ratty but not too bad looking https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/143833437946194 -- --FT ___ 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 - Master bathtub

2021-11-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Grant, have you priced a walk in tub? Just curious, as I’m guessing they’re pricey. I always wondered how they seal the door so it doesn’t leak… -D > On Nov 13, 2021, at 9:21 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > My considered opinion on the issue is, the installation of a modern "walk > in

[MBZ] was running when parked 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 slc,$1,000

2021-11-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
barn find https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/614971203255957 -- --FT ___ 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/merc

[MBZ] ole lady didn’t approve of the coupe 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 350 Coupe 2D,$3,000

2021-11-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/309473871156403 -- --FT ___ 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_okiebe

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
My considered opinion on the issue is, the installation of a modern "walk in tub" would be much more practical. Choose one that can be used as a shower, or a tub, with a low threshold to step over. If you so choose, you can sit down and shower [or shave your legs, if you are so inclined], or use it

[MBZ] S320? 300SE? 300SEL? 1993 Mercedes Benz 300 - $1, 500 (JACKSONVILLE)

2021-11-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Doesn't look bad, cheap, not a particularly desirable engine for performance in such a big car but I suppose it would cruise just fine https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-1993-mercedes-benz-300/7407185000.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebe

[MBZ] I really like these -- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CL500 - $4, 900 (Charlotte)

2021-11-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
One of my favorite Benz body styles.  Looks like a nice example though the colors are kinda boring,  Low miles, price not outrageous 86000 ORIGINAL MILES https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-2002-mercedes-benz-cl500/7407178564.html -- --FT ___

Re: [MBZ] I wonder how much of a turd this is?

2021-11-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I wonder where they are manufactured. On Sat, Nov 13, 2021, 6:22 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Believe it or not, Mercedes had stock on the W111 white steering wheels > when I was restoring the 65 220SEb. They were closing out the stock and had > discounted them

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I built my addition with a large master (oops, can’t say that now) bedroom and bath with 2 sinks, one at either end, a 6ft soaker whirlpool tub (I’m tall) and a 4x5 walk in shower with a similar-sized WC. I use the tub when it’s cooler, it’s nice after a day’s work or long bike ride. Probably n

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Agreed about the tub, totally unnecessary. We have a “soaking tub” in our house, no jets, but it’s never used. I can fold up and fit in it, but not stretch out, so I see no value. Mrs. Dan has mobility issues, so it’s difficult for her to get in/out of it. We have a walk in shower which we use

Re: [MBZ] I wonder how much of a turd this is?

2021-11-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Believe it or not, Mercedes had stock on the W111 white steering wheels when I was restoring the 65 220SEb. They were closing out the stock and had discounted them down to around $500. I bought one for it, as they had been around $1200 list. I think Jaime and I cleaned them out. -D > On Nov 1