Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Seller claims he would take it on a "long drive" without hesitation. He's a Jag owner. So that's what, across town? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go t

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Bentley for $6300

2024-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So would you turn down a gifted Bentley? On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 4:24 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I SWAG [scientific wild ass guess] that Bently parts cost is equal to Benz > parts times six, plus delivery time lapse of times 7. > Bently / Rolls are not production line cars but built one at

Re: [MBZ] Klebmobile Alert!!

2024-07-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yeah, whatever he’s describing there just doesn’t add up. -D > On Jul 25, 2024, at 6:32 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It jumped time when I saw it, so the valves would have to be bent. He > probably put it back together then discovered it won’t run because of bent > valves. >

[MBZ] I-17 closure planned for this weekend in north Phoenix

2024-07-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://www.overdriveonline.com/truck-stops/article/15680392/i15-paveathon-i17-closure-in-the-offing-ta-plans-electric-truck-charging-station I-17 closure planned for this weekend in north Phoenix A stretch of southbound Interstate 17 is scheduled to be closed this weekend (July 26-29) in north P

Re: [MBZ] Klebmobile Alert!!

2024-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It jumped time when I saw it, so the valves would have to be bent. He probably put it back together then discovered it won’t run because of bent valves. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2024, at 8:25 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > What? Too expensive for your tastes or he woul

Re: [MBZ] Klebmobile Alert!!

2024-07-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
What? Too expensive for your tastes or he wouldn’t deal? I’m not sure I understand the description - he’s done the cams but not set the timing? How does that work?? -D > On Jul 25, 2024, at 6:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yea I bought a parts car off this guy. I have seen t

Re: [MBZ] Klebmobile Alert!!

2024-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yea I bought a parts car off this guy. I have seen this car and it’s a $1200 car. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2024, at 8:10 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.benzworld.org/posts/18793961/ > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Klebmobile Alert!!

2024-07-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
https://www.benzworld.org/posts/18793961/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
This system came out while I was in trade school. Not much had trickled down to us about it, as it wa just ocming out in new cars, but we got some examples loaned to us from the GM regional office. It was amazing for the time, but all we could think about when we saw it was to wonder how easily

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
https://youtu.be/5QbP5YwGsT4?si=atr_5ykLysWnaSAF In case it doesn't jump to the right place you want to be at 15:31 when he removes the air cleaner. Curt Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 5:26 PM, Craig wrote: On Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:21:18 + (UTC) Curt Raymo

Re: [MBZ] Nicely sorted Heckflosse on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
You know I did. All it needed was a Helicoil in one cylinder and it was a solid example. I think I’m more disappointed in what happened to it than not getting it. -D > On Jul 25, 2024, at 3:34 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh you wanted that Knutsack car? > > Sent from my iPh

Re: [MBZ] Nicely sorted Heckflosse on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Oh you wanted that Knutsack car? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2024, at 5:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Always wanted a 230, never could find a decent one. The one W110 I searched > for years for and never found. Except for the one that OkieBoy stole out from > under me

Re: [MBZ] Nicely sorted Heckflosse on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
This example only went to $7100 and I guess the owner still had it. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2024, at 3:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Always wanted a 230, never could find a decent one. The one W110 I searched > for years for and never found. Except for the

Re: [MBZ] Nicely sorted Heckflosse on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Always wanted a 230, never could find a decent one. The one W110 I searched for years for and never found. Except for the one that OkieBoy stole out from under me from Knutsack. -D > On Jul 25, 2024, at 1:39 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > 14 minutes left…..at $7,100…. > > Sent f

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:21:18 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > IIRC '89 would already have the Terminator broccoli injection system. > While not super efficient it was pretty reliable... Curt "Terminator broccoli injection system"?! What in the world is that? Craig _

[MBZ] speekinnaSBC -- Restomod Mercedes SL - $22,500 (Mebane, NC)

2024-07-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Probably wakes it up considerably 1973 450sl restomod has a 355 Chevy 200R4 transmission, with a mild street cam, aluminum heads, Boss Hog 2600 stall converter, custom exhaust, new top, leather seats, a lot of fabrication went into this build. https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/mebane-resto

Re: [MBZ] Nicely sorted Heckflosse on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
14 minutes left…..at $7,100…. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2024, at 12:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-mercedes-benz-230-4/ > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Bentley for $6300

2024-07-25 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I SWAG [scientific wild ass guess] that Bently parts cost is equal to Benz parts times six, plus delivery time lapse of times 7. Bently / Rolls are not production line cars but built one at a time [in principle] so the supply chain for replacement spares is anemic when compared to high volume produ

[MBZ] NOT CODES.. SCAMERS AWAY!, , JUST SERIOS BUYERS.... Mercedes benz clk500 AMG package - $5, 900 (Fountain Inn)

2024-07-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks fairly nice but the jug of anti-freeze in the front pass footwell raises a concern https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/fountain-inn-mercedes-benz-clk500-amg/7769394170.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] AMG Ingenieur?

2024-07-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Interesting car. Some guys go crazy over the watches --FT On 7/25/24 3:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: wtf. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-mercedes-benz-cls55-amg-22/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiveshttp://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Bentley for $6300

2024-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The price of luxury... On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 3:18 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The air conditioning is inoperative. The seller notes that the air > conditioning compressor was replaced > > These most like surpass an old Benz as a time and money sink with > co

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Bentley for $6300

2024-07-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It does look quite nice --FT On 7/25/24 3:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: The price of luxury... On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 3:18 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: The air conditioning is inoperative.  The seller notes that the air conditioning compressor was replaced These mos

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Bentley for $6300

2024-07-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The air conditioning is inoperative.  The seller notes that the air conditioning compressor was replaced These most like surpass an old Benz as a time and money sink with constant repairs required --FT On 7/25/24 3:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Half a dozen cows gave their li

[MBZ] AMG Ingenieur?

2024-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
wtf. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-mercedes-benz-cls55-amg-22/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.

[MBZ] 1987 Bentley for $6300

2024-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Half a dozen cows gave their lives for that interior. Seems like a steal. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-bentley-eight-6/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] Nicely sorted Heckflosse on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 1979 240E - 125k miles - $11,900

2024-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That is because the one interior pic is of a 107. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2024, at 2:46 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Gray market car. Manual climate controls and dash vents are both Euro items. > Never seen a clock in the center like that, however. > > -D > > > >

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240E - 125k miles - $11,900

2024-07-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Gray market car. Manual climate controls and dash vents are both Euro items. Never seen a clock in the center like that, however. -D > On Jul 25, 2024, at 11:28 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Very rare with but does it have the Zundfolge engine? > > On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at

[MBZ] EYE BLEACH REQUIRED -- 1997 Mercedes-Benz sl-class,$2,750

2024-07-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I don't even know what I am looking at here from the screenshot thumbnail pics other than it appears to be an abomination https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/821096269993740 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieben

[MBZ] Cheap E320 needs CP -- 2000 Mercedes,$800

2024-07-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'd give $500 for this, replace the CP and sell it as a cheap ride and make a few quick bux.  But I'd have to go to Murder Beach to do it https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/489851363429047/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives h

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240E - 125k miles - $11,900

2024-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It has the rare 107 interior. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2024, at 2:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Very rare with but does it have the Zundfolge engine? > >> On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 12:44 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> I

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240E - 125k miles - $11,900

2024-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Very rare with but does it have the Zundfolge engine? On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 12:44 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don’t think I’ve ever seen a 240 gasser > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jul 25, 2024, at 11:04 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@ok

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:11:05 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > But, if I had a 1989 Chevy, would I just throw a junkyard 350 in it, or > would I computerize it and upgrade to an LS something with a modern > transmission? > I'm thinking that even at 60% of the MPG the 350 is the economical >

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240E - 125k miles - $11,900

2024-07-25 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a 240 gasser --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 25, 2024, at 11:04 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > AC does not work. Wrong steering wheel. > > Crazy price. > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-1979-mercedes-240/7769302473.html > __

[MBZ] 1979 240E - 125k miles - $11,900

2024-07-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
AC does not work. Wrong steering wheel. Crazy price. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-1979-mercedes-240/7769302473.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
IIRC '89 would already have the Terminator broccoli injection system. While not super efficient it was pretty reliable... Curt Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 8:12 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2024-07-24 19:59, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Well, I'm l

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-07-25 00:05, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:52:35 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: Holy cow, look at what a lowly Ace sells for. I'm thinking that if Carrol Shelby never stuck a Ford V8 in an Ace and called it a Cobra, these things would not go for six digits. Same

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-07-24 19:59, Craig via Mercedes wrote: Well, I'm looking for something to put in my '89 Chevy van, which did come with V-8s from the factory. In 1989, it was a SBC, not even a LT-1. For the last 25 years or so the new ones have been LS series, and a great improvement, with the excep

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-25 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I met this guy in Boston a coupla times who had an AC Aceca which was even more rare (rarer). It was a very cute little car. He had bought it in England for not very much when it was basically just another little British sports car that was not particularly outstanding. —FT Sent from my iPad