[MBZ] Ot SNAPPER

2022-08-23 Thread RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes
Folks, When I was up in McClellanville and cHarleston last week, I picked up a forest gump snapper mower for $50 in Goose Creek, SC It’s probably from the late 80s All four tires were flat but pumped up … one front has a tube and the other doesn’t but it seems to be holding So far, $17.50 sec

Re: [MBZ] Idiot's guide to idiot lights

2022-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Oops, appears the post is gone. -Curt On Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11:05:20 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:07:10 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Where did you find it? It seems to have terms used in Great Britain. > > https://www.ar15.com/forums/ge

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
That's the idea. I find when I haven't welded for awhile I need more light. Eventually if I'm welding a lot with too much light my eyes will get tired so I dial it darker. Earlier this year I cut down the bucket on my garden tractor loader, it was 42" wide, I want it 36" so it'll fit in the com

Re: [MBZ] Looks better sideways - 2009 E350 - 154k miles - $7,699

2022-08-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Realtor upgrading --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 23, 2022, at 10:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dur to sell this car I am buying a new brand of E class in soon. > > https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-mercedes-benz-350/7525190130.html >

Re: [MBZ] The Silver Bullet - 2007 S550 - 112k miles - $7,500

2022-08-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Price is good for the miles. Wonder what’s wrong with it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 23, 2022, at 10:49 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Lowish miles but boring colors > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-louis-the-silver-bullet/7524998844.html >

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-23 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Hell, clear polycarbonate safety glasses block 99% of UV light. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 23, 2022 9:46 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet Yes, it is adjustable. If I unders

Re: [MBZ] Idiot's guide to idiot lights

2022-08-23 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:07:10 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Where did you find it? It seems to have terms used in Great Britain. > > https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Every-dashboard-light-in-one-pic/75-2579009/ I clicked on that link and wound up at https://www.ar15.com/forums/gener

[MBZ] Looks better sideways - 2009 E350 - 154k miles - $7,699

2022-08-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Dur to sell this car I am buying a new brand of E class in soon. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-mercedes-benz-350/7525190130.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change de

[MBZ] The Silver Bullet - 2007 S550 - 112k miles - $7,500

2022-08-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Lowish miles but boring colors https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-louis-the-silver-bullet/7524998844.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yes, it is adjustable. If I understand correctly, the lens block UV regardless of setting, which is the dangerous light. So it's safe to dial the darkness back until you can see adequately? Allan On Mon, Aug 22, 2022, at 14:51, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Most are somewhat adjustable.

Re: [MBZ] Car is mostly fixed

2022-08-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It just shows an accident, but title is still clean. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 23, 2022, at 9:31 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well, I'll give you your original $1,500 investment for it. It doesn't have > a clean Carfax anymore. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Car is mostly fixed

2022-08-23 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Well, I'll give you your original $1,500 investment for it. It doesn't have a clean Carfax anymore. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 23, 2022 5:16 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car is mostly fixed DAM

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 15W50

2022-08-23 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
my memory is that is what I used in that OM602. RI is warmer than ME so you might want to use 5w40 if you can find it. I liked the 50 as that 300D did 300+ road miles a week. On Tue, Aug 23, 2022, 6:58 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is this ok for OM602? > > Se

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 15W50

2022-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Certainly. IIRC it doesn't carry a C rating anymore. I asked about it some time ago and was told that the spec it had carried (CD?) was obsolete so for some reason they stopped labeling for it. MPG Lubricants up north carries a "Universal" 5w40 diesel rated synthetic for $19/gal. I need to get

Re: [MBZ] Idiot's guide to idiot lights

2022-08-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-23 19:01, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:58:00 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: ___ Where did you find it? It seems to have terms used in Great Britain. https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Every-dashboard-light-in-one-pic/7

Re: [MBZ] Idiot's guide to idiot lights

2022-08-23 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:58:00 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > ___ Where did you find it? It seems to have terms used in Great Britain. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Mobil 1 15W50

2022-08-23 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Is this ok for OM602? 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Belgian Army ambulance. 1969 Mercedes Unimog 404, LOW MILES - $12, 500 (Holly Ridge)

2022-08-23 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Does 6 cylinder mean gasoline? No, but 404 usually does. The 406 usually has an OM352 6-cyl diesel. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.o

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-23 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I have a cheapo horror fright one too and it’s fine for MIG but for TIG you really need to see the weld pool and the tungsten electrode distance from the puddle. You need a good helmet. Kari got me the optrel panoramaxx (which is the Mercedes of welding helmets) last Christmas. Sent from my iPh

Re: [MBZ] Car is mostly fixed

2022-08-23 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Nice job Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 23, 2022, at 5:46 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Went back to the junk yard and they loaned me the tools to swap the doors on > site. I did pull that front fender trim off to swap. I also ended up breaking > the damn vacuum like right

Re: [MBZ] Hmmmm

2022-08-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
RUN AWAY (unless you can get it for a few$100 then by all means go get it) --FT On 8/23/22 6:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1306376126523218/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sear

Re: [MBZ] Car is mostly fixed

2022-08-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
DAMN! boy, sell that thing, take all the proceeds and buy a nice newer 211.  For $7-8k you could get a really nice low miles car. And I bet if you went at the paint and that front fender with a buffer and compound etc. it would come out looking pretty close all around. --FT On 8/23/22 6:09 P

[MBZ] Hmmmm

2022-08-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1306376126523218/ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/me

Re: [MBZ] Car is mostly fixed

2022-08-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, about $5500. Perhaps I could have milked them for more. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 23, 2022, at 5:04 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > HOORAY for a good easy fix. You getting the insco to send you some dineros? > You'll come out ahead for sure. > > --FT > >> On 8/23/22

Re: [MBZ] Car is mostly fixed

2022-08-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
HOORAY for a good easy fix.  You getting the insco to send you some dineros?  You'll come out ahead for sure. --FT On 8/23/22 5:46 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Went back to the junk yard and they loaned me the tools to swap the doors on site. I did pull that front fender trim off to

Re: [MBZ] Belgian Army ambulance. 1969 Mercedes Unimog 404, LOW MILES - $12, 500 (Holly Ridge)

2022-08-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yeah seems like it might be a decent deal if it all sorts out title/registration-wise --FT On 8/23/22 4:13 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Was thinking the same thing. Looks like a good deal for a ‘mog with an enclosed box. I like the SMV reference. Not sure why that would be necessar

Re: [MBZ] Belgian Army ambulance. 1969 Mercedes Unimog 404, LOW MILES - $12, 500 (Holly Ridge)

2022-08-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-23 16:13, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Was thinking the same thing. Looks like a good deal for a ‘mog with an enclosed box. I like the SMV reference. Not sure why that would be necessary. Can you drive a 50mph truck on a 60mph limited access freeway with one? Normally, a SMV

Re: [MBZ] Belgian Army ambulance. 1969 Mercedes Unimog 404, LOW MILES - $12, 500 (Holly Ridge)

2022-08-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Was thinking the same thing. Looks like a good deal for a ‘mog with an enclosed box. I like the SMV reference. Not sure why that would be necessary. -D > On Aug 23, 2022, at 1:03 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-08-23 15:17, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >> You can go into

Re: [MBZ] Belgian Army ambulance. 1969 Mercedes Unimog 404, LOW MILES - $12, 500 (Holly Ridge)

2022-08-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-23 15:17, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: You can go into the bambablance bidness or build a camper https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/holly-ridge-1969-mercedes-unimog-404low/7524918861.html Seems like $12k is cheap these days for any Mog in decent condition. Does 6 cylinder

[MBZ] price is firm no haggling please 2005 Mercedes-Benz e-class 4matic, $4, 300

2022-08-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
no mechanic issues all new axels and fluids lot room https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/747806489851651 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:

[MBZ] Belgian Army ambulance. 1969 Mercedes Unimog 404, LOW MILES - $12, 500 (Holly Ridge)

2022-08-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You can go into the bambablance bidness or build a camper https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/holly-ridge-1969-mercedes-unimog-404low/7524918861.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubs

Re: [MBZ] Idiot's guide to idiot lights

2022-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Which reminds me, I need to pull out the manual for the 2015 Jetta TDI. It's got a wrench icon that indicates service that came on the other day. There are actually 2 similar but different icons, one is the oil change indicator, the other is the DEF refill notification. I can't remember which is

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've had 2 auto darkening helmets, I don't know where the first one came from, it was a gift from my in-laws. The replacement is from HF. Both are pretty good with adjustable darkness levels using a dial on the side. MUCH better than a conventional helmet anyway. -Curt On Tuesday, August 23, 2

Re: [MBZ] '80 300D w/OM617 Swap

2022-08-23 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Noted: No engine bay pictures.. odd.. On Mon, Aug 22, 2022 at 2:10 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/768012044437295/ > > > > Wonder if this guys knows what he is talking about or knows just enough > tricky words and phrases to

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's not racism - it's NEWS. On Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 12:43 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > "A crew made up of entirely Black women operated a flight from > Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to honor an aviation pioneer. > > I'm not a big fan of racism, of any

Re: [MBZ] troop carrier. 1964 Mercedes unimog - $24,500

2022-08-23 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Just the thing for taking the soccer team to those away games ... Slowly. -- 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/listinf

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-23 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> "A crew made up of entirely Black women operated a flight from Dallas-Fort > Worth International Airport to honor an aviation pioneer. I'm not a big fan of racism, of any stripe. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
No need. The photo speaks for itself. On Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 12:36 PM mitch--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2022-08-23 12:33, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > It's just as bad as showing a photo of an all-white crew. > > And bragging that they're all white. > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-23 12:33, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It's just as bad as showing a photo of an all-white crew. And bragging that they're all white. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's just as bad as showing a photo of an all-white crew. On Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 8:37 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes, exactly. Why is this still even a thing anyway? As long as we keep > putting on shows like this, racism will never die. > > Sent from my iPh

Re: [MBZ] OT: kids track down dad's 1965 SS Chevy

2022-08-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What service did he use to search under the VIN for a fee? On Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 12:12 PM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The d'awwws have been cranked to eleven... ;-) > > On Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 10:59 AM mitch--- via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT: kids track down dad's 1965 SS Chevy

2022-08-23 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
The d'awwws have been cranked to eleven... ;-) On Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 10:59 AM mitch--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > They found dad's cherished car that he had to sell in the 1980s, chased > it to Canada, and bought it back. > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l02EGYwp2Go > >

Re: [MBZ] anyone need wheels?

2022-08-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If they are, he's seriously undervaluing his inventory. On Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 12:01 PM mitch--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Are those yours? > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-23 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The ability to lay down a good weld [insert pretty weld] is a factor of coordination of hand/eye control you see the color change of the weld puddle and make minute hand movements to control the size and direction of the liquid metal, the filler rod material, arc distance [which controls heat a

Re: [MBZ] anyone need wheels?

2022-08-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Are those yours? ___ 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

[MBZ] OT: kids track down dad's 1965 SS Chevy

2022-08-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
They found dad's cherished car that he had to sell in the 1980s, chased it to Canada, and bought it back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l02EGYwp2Go ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chan

[MBZ] This could end up a good deal 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 Designo Espresso Edition

2022-08-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
only one bid at $14,275 ends tomorrow.  07 is first year for the W221 though, so not a later "sorted" model, but it is a very nice looking car https://thembmarket.com/2007-mercedes-benz-s600-designo-espresso-edition -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sea

[MBZ] anyone need wheels?

2022-08-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/d/charleston-mercedes-ml-wheels/7521667457.html https://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/d/charleston-mercedes-class-wheels/7521670551.html https://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/d/charleston-classic-mercedes-sl-wheels/7521668591.html https://charleston.craigsl

[MBZ] troop carrier. 1964 Mercedes unimog - $24,500

2022-08-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Just the thing for taking the soccer team to those away games https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/albemarle-1964-mercedes-unimog/7524485551.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Fuel drain - 24mm hex substitute?

2022-08-23 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
Thanks everyone. Found a 24mm driver for $9, reduced from ~$35. But good to know about the spark plug socket. I should have thought to try that! On Tue, 23 Aug 2022, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Randy is correct, you can use an upsidedown spark plug socket. Jaime On Mon, Aug 22, Randy Bennell wrot

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, exactly. Why is this still even a thing anyway? As long as we keep putting on shows like this, racism will never die. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2022, at 10:46 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > As long as [takeoffs]==[landings] I could not care less who’s making the

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-22 23:46, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: As long as [takeoffs]==[landings] I could not care less who’s making them happen It just bothers me when the airline cares enough to arrange for a totally non-diverse flight and cabin crew of the same race/gender. __

Re: [MBZ] 2010 E350 - 100k miles - $10,000

2022-08-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Another $1k for paint, he can keep the ugly wheels —FT Sent from my iPad > On Aug 22, 2022, at 10:42 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Too lazy to upload 6 photos but not too lazy to make one montage. > > https://mansfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/mansfield-mercedes-benz/7524507484.htm

Re: [MBZ] Fuel drain - 24mm hex substitute?

2022-08-23 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Randy is correct, you can use an upsidedown spark plug socket. Jaime On Mon, Aug 22, 2022 at 1:11 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If I recall correctly, I used a spark plug socket upside down. Use the > socket that has the sort of hex nut machined into the top of