Schrodinger’s car
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> On Nov 24, 2021, at 9:42 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
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> You get to guess at what needs repairing.
>
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/plainfield-2004-clk-320/7412387021.html
>
> Allan
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You get to guess at what needs repairing.
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For your future safety, and ease of maintenance at some point in the
future, if you hardwire it in, install a disconnect box at the connection.
Then, if you need to do work on that lift, pull the disconnect, so it is
absolutely safe. Required by code for pool pumps, AC units, etc.. Not very
Attaboy!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Nov 24, 2021, at 4:04 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Only thing left is to connect the wiring, fill the hydraulic tank, bleed the
> system, and adjust the cables. When I wire it up I am also I stalling a 20
> amp outlet
Is that an OM602? my former one, now Dimitri's has over 300k mi. all
original. what a great engine plus M1.
On Wed, Nov 24, 2021, 5:13 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Driven 245,123 miles
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4628388183920410
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I saw that. Looks nice, set up for towing, the AMG wheels are nice, and
the price is not unreasonable. Put your scanner on it. Go for it
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On 11/24/21 5:21 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
Take a look at this?
Only if you need it. Be sure to wear fur since the AC IS ICE COLD.
On Wed, Nov 24, 2021 at 5:22 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
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> Take a look at this?
>
>
> https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-2008-mercedes-benz-ml550-amg/7410339179.html
>
> Got the VMI
Take a look at this?
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-2008-mercedes-benz-ml550-amg/7410339179.html
Got the VMI on it and it’s been well cared for. Past the serial number break on
the engine for the dreaded balance shaft issue.
Hmm.
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> On Nov 24, 2021, at 5:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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> The wrap alone is worth half the asking price.
>
>> On Wed, Nov 24, 2021 at 4:55 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
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>> "It
Driven 245,123 miles
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The wrap alone is worth half the asking price.
On Wed, Nov 24, 2021 at 4:55 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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> "It does currently need two things one is a headlight bulb replaced and
> the other is the seatbelt buckle as it is leaving the airbag light on. Cost
> of
Go for it. I will chip in on your GoFundMe page.
On Wed, Nov 24, 2021 at 4:53 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> Oh geez that is THE car I have been looking for
>
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> > On Nov 24, 2021, at 3:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
>
It has the RARE German 5 speed automatic transmission!
On Wed, Nov 24, 2021 at 4:57 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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> Ya think they might at least clean it a bit if they are wanting $22k...
>
> On Wed, Nov 24, 2021, at 4:47 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> >
>
Hopefully not much. They were pretty awful cars in general. Lots and lots of
first year issues.
-D
> On Nov 24, 2021, at 4:29 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I didn't ask many questions and the shop might not have known anyway, but you
> have to wonder if they bought it sight
So basically some UCD is selling a new vehicle for $100k more than
sticker?
Integrity Motors Of Florida
4518 West Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, FL 33624
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Ya think they might at least clean it a bit if they are wanting $22k...
On Wed, Nov 24, 2021, at 4:47 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/kissimmee-vintage-1976-mercedes-benz/7412280091.html
>
> On 11/24/21 4:46 PM, Floyd Thursby wrote:
>> Sat neglected
Agreed. I've seen worse but it might make sense at a Black Friday price
(50% off list)
On Wed, Nov 24, 2021 at 11:36 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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> Cracked dash, ripped seats, mildew under instrument glass, peeling clear
> coat, unverified mileage, "SITTING FOR A
"It does currently need two things one is a headlight bulb replaced and the
other is the seatbelt buckle as it is leaving the airbag light on. Cost of the
part is $80 labor is about an hour and a half according to the repair shop."
He already a playa, got the playas club card and a Members Only jacket
--FT
On 11/24/21 4:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
He can bid against the Big Boys.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-mercedes-benz-560-sel-23/?
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Oh geez that is THE car I have been looking for
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> On Nov 24, 2021, at 3:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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> Pea soup, that is. Inside and out. Being sold at no reserve.
>
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-mercedes-benz-300d-9/24
>
I never trust anyone at an intersection.
On Wed, Nov 24, 2021 at 10:34 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> https://jalopnik.com/this-bizarre-crash-ends-with-an-suv-landing-casually-on-1848115023
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On 11/24/21 4:46 PM, Floyd Thursby wrote:
Sat neglected for 5 years uncovered in a shed
Reasonable offers accepted. Good luck!
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Good car for Linda Blair.
On Wed, Nov 24, 2021, at 4:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> Pea soup, that is. Inside and out. Being sold at no reserve.
>
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-mercedes-benz-300d-9/24
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Stick it in a barn and come back in 10 years and Bob's your uncle.
On Wed, Nov 24, 2021 at 10:16 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> what could possibly go wrong except for the residual meth mething up
> your brain
>
>
Pea soup, that is. Inside and out. Being sold at no reserve.
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I didn't ask many questions and the shop might not have known anyway,
but you have to wonder if they bought it sight unseen, or if they were
there in person, if they didn't know enough to look under it etc? I
wonder what they paid for it? Ugh!
On 24/11/2021 3:15 PM, dan penoff.com via
I bet a 617 would drop right in there
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> On Nov 24, 2021, at 2:29 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> Too cool. If it was closer to Flagstaff….
>
> -D
>
>> On Nov 24, 2021, at 2:20 PM, OK Don via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> It still has a radio!!! The seller
That is probably the worst model year W220 there was for so, so many reasons.
That stinks, but in the long run they’re doing the customer a favour.
-D
> On Nov 24, 2021, at 4:07 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> On 2021-11-24 16:03, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> It was a 2000
On 2021-11-24 16:03, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
It was a 2000 Mercedes S500
He told them to have it towed away and try to sell it as a parts car.
That's why pre purchase inspection is better than post purchase
inspection. But I can see how he needed a Canadian inspection and didn't
I took my truck in for its annual rust proofing treatment this morning.
The shop that does it is a small independent who does a lot of work on
VW, Volvo, Mercedes etc.
Just before I left, I overheard one of the fellows at the counter
talking to a customer on the phone about a car they had in
Only thing left is to connect the wiring, fill the hydraulic tank, bleed the
system, and adjust the cables. When I wire it up I am also I stalling a 20 amp
outlet at the control box to plug in the other lift. It has one of those round
plugs in it and i am still debating on installing the outlet
It’s the higher end HF model.
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> On Nov 24, 2021, at 2:12 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> What sort of meter are you using?
> Cheap digital voltmeters are often not all that accurate.
>
>
>> On 24/11/2021 1:40 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> I am
I haven't had a chance to get to the attic. I will have an answer for you
tomorrow before noon.
Rick
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On 2021-11-24 15:28, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
I like to work _as if_ the wires are 'hot', even though I've taken
measures to ensure
they are not.
That way, you _can't_ die even if something goes wrong!
Always good to make sure the gun is unloaded.
Always bad to point it at your head
> I get about 5-6 volts on one of the hots and about 3 on the other. Is this
> phantom voltage safe and where does it come from?
Either capacitive coupling, or resistive leakage. Likely there is no
significant current
available at those voltages. Your meter has many megohms of input
What sort of meter are you using?
Cheap digital voltmeters are often not all that accurate.
On 24/11/2021 1:40 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
I am getting ready to wire up the lift to 220. At my 220 box with the breaker
off. I get about 5-6 bolts on one of the hots and about 3 on the
Did you put the MAIN breaker to OFF?
or are you leaving the MAIN on and trying to only work a 220 leg?
Put the MAIN breaker to OFF, and retry for voltage.. you should have ZERO
electric on the system.
Be safe... but, just in case, make sure your life insurance is paid in full
and that we are
Use your tongue. If it’s a phantom voltage you won’t feel a thing.
-D
> On Nov 24, 2021, at 2:40 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I am getting ready to wire up the lift to 220. At my 220 box with the breaker
> off. I get about 5-6 bolts on one of the hots and about 3 on the
I am getting ready to wire up the lift to 220. At my 220 box with the breaker
off. I get about 5-6 bolts on one of the hots and about 3 on the other. Is this
phantom voltage safe and where does it come from? When I turn the breaker on, I
get the full 120 volts on each side.
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Too cool. If it was closer to Flagstaff….
-D
> On Nov 24, 2021, at 2:20 PM, OK Don via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> It still has a radio!!! The seller doesn't know the difference between
> miles and kilometers.
> It doesn't run, probably needs the carb rebuilt, or at least cleaned.
> It would make a
It still has a radio!!! The seller doesn't know the difference between
miles and kilometers.
It doesn't run, probably needs the carb rebuilt, or at least cleaned.
It would make a great ham shack!!!
On Wed, Nov 24, 2021 at 11:37 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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> It
With shocks, you get what you pay for.
On Tue, Nov 23, 2021 at 9:04 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> I need to replace the shocks on the 99 E300. Seems I have used both
> Sachs and Bilstein in the past but what was OE on these cars? Normally
> I would have just
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It even still has the requisite pin-up girl picture tacked up above the
workbench.
On Wed, Nov 24, 2021, at 12:24 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
> Oh hell yes I DO!!!
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>> On Nov 24, 2021, at 12:08 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
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>>
>>
Oh hell yes I DO!!!
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> On Nov 24, 2021, at 12:08 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/724659995117321/
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>> Nuclear Operations Training Instructor
>> 5801 South
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> This
Cracked dash, ripped seats, mildew under instrument glass, peeling clear coat,
unverified mileage, "SITTING FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS"...
Maybe worth more like $2K?
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/naperville-1988-mercedes-benz-420sel/7412013096.html
Allan
For that price it should not need a restoration.
On Wed, Nov 24, 2021, 10:03 AM mitch--- via Mercedes
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> On 2021-11-24 09:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> >
> https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/little-river-1974-mercedes-benz-450-slc/7411757269.html
>
> Paint looks like
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what could possibly go wrong except for the residual meth mething up
your brain
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but looks like takillya
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Good luck with that
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Paint looks like 54kmi.
Records to indicate 54k?
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Miles a little high but probably not a bad price
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> On Nov 24, 2021, at 7:26 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes
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>
> Very common story.
> Used 2009 engines are $2-4k.
>
>> On 2021-11-23 23:37, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>> Sad story
Very common story.
Used 2009 engines are $2-4k.
On 2021-11-23 23:37, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
Sad story decent looking car otherwise.
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/carmel-2006-mercedes-350-4matic/7411897381.html
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