Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D - 133k miles - $4,250

2022-08-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Dead paint. On Sat, Aug 20, 2022 at 2:55 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks OK. Miles pretty low. Includes parts, but unspecified "TLC" > required > > > https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/spring-valley-mercedes-300d/7523704670.html > >

Re: [MBZ] 1999 E300 Diesel - 236k miles - $9,000

2022-08-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That is a good comp for battle with state farm. On 8/20/2022 6:35 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Looks pretty nice, but the price is a reach. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/wheeling-1999-e300td/7523867642.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] 1999 E300 Diesel - 236k miles - $9,000

2022-08-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks pretty nice, but the price is a reach. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/wheeling-1999-e300td/7523867642.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 2001 ML 320 - 170k miles - $2,999

2022-08-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Texas plates, posted in Illinois. Might be a rust-free transplant, or the ad might be a scam. https://carbondale.craigslist.org/cto/d/salem-mercedes-ml-320/7523903521.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] W116 diesel exhaust bracket

2022-08-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 20 Aug 2022 17:56:37 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Repaired! Congratulations! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Tin the connectors that plug into it? If you can't make the hole smaller, make the peg larger. On Sat, Aug 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I will try, but feel that it will be a short term fix like everything else > I've tried. Is there any kind of

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices on the way back up

2022-08-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The price of non-ethanol unleaded went up 4 cents while I was pumping 55 gallons this afternoon. Luckily, my pump stayed at the lower price ($3.699) until I finished. On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 9:28 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Went to town this morning, and came

[MBZ] The former Poos CDI

2022-08-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Since the 99 is getting sidelined while I do battle with State Farm, I have decided it was long overdue to put the former Poos CDI into service. I just pulled it the shop. When I drove it home years ago it lacked power and smoked. Had a code for egr and something else. I just pulled the cover

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I will try, but feel that it will be a short term fix like everything else I've tried. Is there any kind of long-lasting "contact enhancer" that could be used? I was thinking about anti-sieze paste. It has a lot of aluminum in it. I think you can get it with copper also. On Sat, Aug 20, 2022,

[MBZ] 2007 S550 - 220k miles - $9,950

2022-08-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Replacement engine. Nice color. Needs some interior photos. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-mercedes/7523708719.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] 1984 300D - 133k miles - $4,250

2022-08-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks OK. Miles pretty low. Includes parts, but unspecified "TLC" required https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/spring-valley-mercedes-300d/7523704670.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] 1988 260E - 166k miles - $5,200

2022-08-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Thought it had possibilities until I saw the damage photos. No way it's worth that ask. https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/dayton-1988-mercedes-benz-260e/7523732733.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] *** NO CALLS FROM CLAUDE IN ANDERSON PLEASE *** 2006 MERCEDES CLS500 - $2, 900 (Greenville sc)

2022-08-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks like a real "Florida Man" kinda place. On Sat, Aug 20, 2022, at 14:42, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Hole in the wall tavern in Florida: > No stupid people allowed. > And that especially means you, Barry. We put your name on the door to > make sure. >

Re: [MBZ] *** NO CALLS FROM CLAUDE IN ANDERSON PLEASE *** 2006 MERCEDES CLS500 - $2, 900 (Greenville sc)

2022-08-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Hole in the wall tavern in Florida: No stupid people allowed. And that especially means you, Barry. We put your name on the door to make sure. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/2676AD80-F438-4A84-B219-7A037EC9AF57_jpe-2494966.JPG ___

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > Would be better to find a cheap enclosed trailer. > Ventilated. The waste heat has to go somewhere. -- Jim > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-20 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Needle? Dental pick? -- Jim ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OK, you need to post a photo of these amazing moon pies that cross state lines. On Sat, Aug 20, 2022 at 1:55 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > K’Leb wrote: I could just throw a couple of them on my utility trailer but > would need some way to lock them down so they

Re: [MBZ] OT: COVID Positive

2022-08-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Will you take the new booster shot this fall? On Sat, Aug 20, 2022 at 1:33 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We had it back in April. I never tested positive but I had a wicked sinus > headache and felt sore for a couple days. I've been having sinus issues for >

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
K’Leb wrote: I could just throw a couple of them on my utility trailer but would need some way to lock them down so they don’t wonder off. Then, you wood wonder wear they were. You’ll loose your Pi, and that wouldn’t be cool! Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yeah they are around here too from time to time. You'll see some guys in the parking lot of a closed business, selling meat out of the back of a truck. Seems super sketchy. Never even tempted to buy what they are selling. On Sat, Aug 20, 2022, at 13:08, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Sat, Aug 20, 2022, at 13:05, Jim Cathey wrote: > Did you try closing up the connector 'wings' in the socket? > I wanted to but didn't come up with a good way to do that. Any ideas? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
A freezer full of beef will probably stay cold long enough to do a day's deliveries just from the mass of the frozen contents. They get back in the afternoon, load up for the next day, plug in the freezers overnight, repeat. On Sat, Aug 20, 2022, at 12:46, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > The

Re: [MBZ] OT: COVID Positive

2022-08-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
We had it back in April. I never tested positive but I had a wicked sinus headache and felt sore for a couple days. I've been having sinus issues for awhile and apparently if your sinuses don't drain properly you might never test positive... We're both vaccinated but not boosted. Angie thinks

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That might be what we end up doing. They don’t really have to be running while going down the road. Only when parked overnight. I could just throw a couple of them on my utility trailer but would need some way to lock them down so they don’t wonder off. Would be better to find a cheap enclosed

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That’s probably out of her budget as is one of those pro built trailers I’m sure. Something like that would be ideal though. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 20, 2022, at 10:53 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Find something like an old Schwan's truck. Here's one that's even in OK: >

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
They probably don’t. I’ll bet they use dry ice. There are guys that used to be around the FL house that went around in little pickup trucks with chest freezers in the back selling “overstock” meat from local restaurants (allegedly). Always seemed sort of scammy, and with so many carny people

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-20 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Did you try closing up the connector 'wings' in the socket? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: COVID Positive

2022-08-20 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> Just received results from yesterday's PCR test by the county health dept. results: "inconclusive". WTF? https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/13/musk-says-took-four-covid-19-tests-two-were-positive-two-negative.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The rancher we buy grass fed beef from delivers frozen beef around the OKC metro area in a regular full size van with two long (8 ft?) chest freezers in the back. I don't know how they power them. On Sat, Aug 20, 2022 at 11:04 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What

Re: [MBZ] *** NO CALLS FROM CLAUDE IN ANDERSON PLEASE *** 2006 MERCEDES CLS500 - $2, 900 (Greenville sc)

2022-08-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If my name were Claude it might be worth changing my name legally to qualify for this amazing car. On Sat, Aug 20, 2022 at 12:35 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don't know what Claude did but don't call on his behalf > > ***NO TEXT PLEASE. I WILL NOT RESPOND TO

[MBZ] *** NO CALLS FROM CLAUDE IN ANDERSON PLEASE *** 2006 MERCEDES CLS500 - $2, 900 (Greenville sc)

2022-08-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I don't know what Claude did but don't call on his behalf ***NO TEXT PLEASE. I WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY TEXT. THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. PRICE IS FIRM NON NEGOTIABLE SO NO OFFERS PLEASE. CASH ONLY NO PAYMENTS. NO EMAILS PLEASE AS ALL EMAILS ARE BLOCKED AND I NEVER SEE THEM

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
What about getting something like a Sprinter and foaming the back and setting up a reefer in it? -D > On Aug 20, 2022, at 11:57 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > A small trailer and a couple of cheap chest freezers sounds good, as long as > you don't go bouncing down the road with the

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OMG how many does she make at a time? On Sat, Aug 20, 2022 at 11:58 AM mitch--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A small trailer and a couple of cheap chest freezers sounds good, as > long as you don't go bouncing down the road with the freezers running. > > This was on sale for

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
A small trailer and a couple of cheap chest freezers sounds good, as long as you don't go bouncing down the road with the freezers running. This was on sale for $299 a couple of weeks ago. May happen again if you're patient:

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I like that and it’s almost as expensive as one of the refrigerated trailers. That and you could get a graphics guy to do some graphics for the side of it, too - free advertising! -D > On Aug 20, 2022, at 11:52 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Find something like an old Schwan's

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Find something like an old Schwan's truck. Here's one that's even in OK: https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2010-isuzu-npr-refer-ice-cream-dairy/7519541996.html On Sat, Aug 20, 2022, at 11:45, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I thought about that as well. > > On 8/20/2022 10:44 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I thought about that as well. On 8/20/2022 10:44 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Buy some chest freezers at estate or moving sales and a generator big enough to run them, stick them in/on a trailer and you're done.  I doubt if you need a trailer big enough to stuff bodies in but I admit

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yeah the other thought I had was put a couple of chest freezers in the trailer, if that would be enough capacity. Mount a small generator somewhere for power. But those freezers are made to sit on a solid floor, not bounce down the road. They might not hold up to the movement and vibration. On

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Buy some chest freezers at estate or moving sales and a generator big enough to run them, stick them in/on a trailer and you're done.  I doubt if you need a trailer big enough to stuff bodies in but I admit I might be wrong. --FT On 8/20/22 11:41 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: These

Re: [MBZ] Steam Cleaner

2022-08-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The steamer loosens stuff up really well.  So like crusty grungy stuff on trim, it dissolves it.  Cleaning the E500 and S550, there was all this sticky sh*t under the seats on the rails and plastic covers and the steamer blasted that stuff loose really quickly. Vinyl stains and dirt, gets it

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
These are whoopie pies the wife makes and transports to various out of state locations to sell.  The idea behind the trailer would like a walk in freezer on wheels.  Yes, it would need a genny for over the road travel or overnight stops.  Until she can get one, perhaps some coolers with dry

Re: [MBZ] OT: COVID Positive

2022-08-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Just received results from yesterday's PCR test by the county health dept. results: "inconclusive". WTF? On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 5:51 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The PA that treated my son said it won’t do anything to address the > symptoms, just knock the

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
How often will it be used, and how large are the frozen items? Depending on these factors, coolers/insulated containers and dry ice might work, if you have a convenient source for dry ice. Otherwise, if it's something that's going to have keep stuff frozen going down the road, you'll need a

Re: [MBZ] Steam Cleaner

2022-08-20 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
What makes the steam cleaner useful over the extraction cleaner? Cleaning surfaces other than carpet or upholstery? I ask because I’ve been looking at steam cleaners but haven’t quite convinced myself I need one. I’ve got a Bissell extraction cleaner, which does a heck of a job, but of course

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, I see the point.  And yes, this is exactly what I am looking for.  Would like to fine a reasonably prices preowned one. On 8/20/2022 9:57 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: You don't want to make your own. Read the article for why. https://smallrefrigeratedtrailerforsale.com/ Rick

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
You don't want to make your own. Read the article for why. https://smallrefrigeratedtrailerforsale.com/ Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 20, 2022 9:07 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer I

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
You do realize how bad this sounds?! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 20, 2022, at 10:07 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I need to come up with some sort of freezer trailer for the wife. I > basically need a small 8x10 enclosed trailer that is a freezer. It would be > nice to

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Sounds like you need a trailer, spray foam insulation, and the smallest reefer you can find. https://www.thermoking.com/na/en/road/trucks-and-vans.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I need to come up with some sort of freezer trailer for the wife.  I basically need a small 8x10 enclosed trailer that is a freezer.  It would be nice to find something already built but have had no luck with that, so it might be a plan to locate a regular enclosed cargo trailer and build my

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300D - 232k miles - $3,500

2022-08-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
In this world we live in, that is a very good find. I’d drive that. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2022, at 8:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Honest car at a fair price. Who knew? > >> On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, 10:57 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >>