Re: [MBZ] worth a lot of money after reconditioning. 1963 mercedes 190 series c fintail - $18, 000 (Jacksonville)

Heh. Three cylinder gas engine? The key word here is “after” reconditioning. I think they’ve gotten a bit ahead of themselves. The exterior isn’t bad and could probably be recovered without a lot of effort, but the interior is toast. -D > On May 23, 2021, at 11:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] This actually looks pretty nice Mercedes Benz 1985 300 TD Wagon1 - $1 (OAK ISLAND)

Oak Island? Watch out for the holes being dug for treasure. Ooops - wrong Oak Island. -D > On May 23, 2021, at 10:55 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Needs fuel tank? I could pull one from the 79 that's rusting away out here > > https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/oak-island

Re: [MBZ] 240TD

Agreed. I have two Marketplace groups I frequent, the rich people’s neighborhood and the “global” one for the area as a whole. The rich people’s neighborhood group is usually pretty good to deal with, prompt responses and good transactions. The local group is a cluster. Sometimes I try to unlo

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 4Matic - 131k miles - $4,900

Zionsville, the Naples of Indianapolis. Good place to buy from , it was likely well cared for. -D > On May 23, 2021, at 12:17 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks maybe nice... gotta lose that Buckeyes plate though. > > Only two pic posted. > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.or

Re: [MBZ] Headed to Texas to pickup an oven for the wife, might look at this on the way back

Is this the new and improved trailer? -D > On May 22, 2021, at 5:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > We are driving right by this on the way back. I left with the trailer this > morning but it felt like it has a bad tire on it, vibrating real bad at > certain speeds to I took it

Re: [MBZ] AND SLIGHTLY HAS HAIL DAMAGE 2002 Mersedes-benz s 600, $7, 800

Nice. Power and heated rear seats, too. -D > On May 21, 2021, at 6:05 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/222468562674743 > > -- > --FT > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] OT who needs an old Sony Reel To Reel Tc-155

Probably a Teac 3300. Anything Teac is good. -D > On May 21, 2021, at 6:04 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have one similar to that, made by TEAC. Was my dad's, I kept it mostly > for nostalgia. He had boxes of tape reels of folk music from his college > days. Not sure if it still

Re: [MBZ] E53

Let’s see how enthused he is when the maintenance bills come in. However, I suspect that someone buying one of those isn’t concerned with costs. Busy place this week with the golf tournament and all? -D > On May 21, 2021, at 2:51 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I went to get

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz SLK320 2002 90K miles - cars & trucks - by owner -...

des > wrote: > > It is very near your future home. bwahahaha > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 21, 2021, at 7:30 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Dang. It's in Prescott. Beautiful car. >> >> -D >&g

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz SLK320 2002 90K miles - cars & trucks - by owner -...

Dang. It's in Prescott. Beautiful car. -D > On May 21, 2021, at 10:07 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Lookie here, Dan. > > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/phoenix-mercedes-benz-slk-miles/7320353915.html > > AZBob > > > Sent from my iPhone > _

Re: [MBZ] OT Hey Dan get on that gravy train quick!

Easiest way to do it and avoid all the BS is to engage a flat fee listing/realtor. You pay a flat fee, like maybe $500-$600, get a menu of additional services you might want, then they list it on the MLS and handle all the showings and scheduling. You set the buyer’s broker fee as well. I’ve so

Re: [MBZ] 2000 E320 rebuilt title - 77k miles - $5,000

It will, but as an owner of a car with a rebuilt title, you've got to understand that you get the benefit of this on the front end (lower purchase price) rather than on the back end (appreciation). -D > On May 20, 2021, at 5:12 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > It will always be an

Re: [MBZ] OT Hey Dan get on that gravy train quick!

The really sad part about this is that the people selling these homes in the valley are turning around and buying homes in Flagstaff. My realtor there says the influx for the past year hasn’t been Kalifornians, but people from Phoenix cashing out and moving north. -D > On May 20, 2021, at 9:55

Re: [MBZ] He has been trying to sell this car for quite a while - 1992 300SE 209k miles - $3, 200

Another Svengoolie fan? Who ‘da thunk! -D > On May 17, 2021, at 10:17 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > BERWYN?! > [image: image.png] > > On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 9:15 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> thx only text first ask if am availa

Re: [MBZ] Easy Flip for Allen

e a paid > member? > > Allan > > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> If you’re a member, just click on the member’s name, which takes you to >> their member’s page. Click on “Start conversation” to DM them. >> >> -D >> >>> On May 19

Re: [MBZ] Easy Flip for Allen

ead? I > was looking for some kind of direct/private messaging function. > > Allan > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> 45 minutes away (or thereabouts): >> >> https://www.benzworld.org/threads/for-sale-2000-mb-e-class-e-320-awd-wagon-4d.3074620/ >> &g

Re: [MBZ] Easy Flip for Allen

Maybe conductor plate? -D > On May 18, 2021, at 8:00 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Likely cause of the transmission issue? > > Allan > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> 45 minutes away (or thereabouts): >> >> https://www.ben

[MBZ] Easy Flip for Allen

45 minutes away (or thereabouts): https://www.benzworld.org/threads/for-sale-2000-mb-e-class-e-320-awd-wagon-4d.3074620/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list ar

Re: [MBZ] OT Please, ask your wife or make sure you have funds before you contact me. 1998 blue bird bus, $1

for the Bluebirds. > > Allan > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> You don’t know BlueBirds. >> >> Built like a proverbial brick doghouse, they’re nearly indestructible. They >> are actively supported by BlueBird, regardless of age, and have a ma

Re: [MBZ] OT Please, ask your wife or make sure you have funds before you contact me. 1998 blue bird bus, $1

No RVs, thank you. Don’t even have to ask. I have no desire to own one. I prefer my homes without wheels. -D > On May 17, 2021, at 6:12 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > What does your wife say? > > --FT > > On 5/17/21 5:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Please, ask your wife or make sure you have funds before you contact me. 1998 blue bird bus, $1

You don’t know BlueBirds. Built like a proverbial brick doghouse, they’re nearly indestructible. They are actively supported by BlueBird, regardless of age, and have a massive following of enthusiasts. I worked with BlueBird and their “Wanderlodges” in the 80s and 90s and saw a number of them

Re: [MBZ] What might be wrong with this generator?

Where did you read that? Looks like a Generac, could be a brand labeled one. -D > On May 16, 2021, at 5:19 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > >> It’s a Generac. That’s the first issue. > > I read that it was _replaced_ with a Generac. Wasn't this Siemens? > > -- Jim > __

Re: [MBZ] 124 radio display inop — backlight?

You can, but you can also buy a rebuilt faceplate from Becker Auto Sound that has been completely reworked for around $125 last time I checked. Replacing the lamps is tough but doable, it involved disassembling the faceplate and desoldering the old “grain of wheat” bulbs and soldering the new on

Re: [MBZ] What might be wrong with this generator?

It’s a Generac. That’s the first issue. Second, it’s probably more expensive to repair than it was to replace. There’s a reason why the previous owner elected to do this. If you think you’re over the back of a chair with Mercedes and proprietary parts, you ain’t seen nothing yet. And that’s if

Re: [MBZ] What would be a good price?

Agreed. Very common, even on newer models. -D > On May 15, 2021, at 8:47 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > They get dry and cracked from age. I see it all the time. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 15, 2021, at 7:43 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >>  >> Looks to have been

Re: [MBZ] Hey Dan

It was. A few more miles than I was looking for, but the market is so thin right now I might consider it. -D > On May 16, 2021, at 12:14 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Was this posted yet? Doesn't look like a bad deal. > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/largo-2004-mercede

Re: [MBZ] Car for poos

If this were closer I would be all over it. How far is it from your place, Kaleb? -D > On May 15, 2021, at 9:38 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/276481907451908/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > ht

Re: [MBZ] Oh Dan....

Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > O. Ok I will keep my eyes open. Now may not be the time for a reasonable > deal however. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 15, 2021, at 7:27 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Yes, I did. That

Re: [MBZ] Oh Dan....

es open. Now may not be the time for a reasonable > deal however. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 15, 2021, at 7:27 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Yes, I did. That was the Indiana E320 4Matic. I really want something a >> little

Re: [MBZ] Oh Dan....

> Didn’t you just sell one? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 14, 2021, at 7:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> For what it’s worth, I’m actively looking for a second gen W210 sedan or a >> later W211 E320 if anyone knows of a nice one. A

Re: [MBZ] Oh Dan....

For what it’s worth, I’m actively looking for a second gen W210 sedan or a later W211 E320 if anyone knows of a nice one. A wagon would be even better. No basket cases or mechanic’s specials, please. I don’t have time to do much more than tinker right now. -D > On May 14, 2021, at 8:21 PM, Ric

Re: [MBZ] Oh Dan....

Already saw it. Thanks, I’ll pass. -D > On May 14, 2021, at 8:21 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/new-port-richey-1983-mercedes-benz-240d/7321770459.html > > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To sea

Re: [MBZ] This guy is persistent or a procrastinator or an idiot or all 3 -- 2001 Mercedes-Benz E 320 AWD Wagon/No Accidents/Clean - $3, 400 (Daytona)

I suspect this will be limping for a very, very long time. We’ve both spoken to him, he knows the cost to fix and isn’t willing to deal with it. He’s an idiot. -D > On May 14, 2021, at 9:08 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > still in limp mode > > https://jacksonville.craigslist.o

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 2004 E320 4Matic Belt Tensioner Assembly Question.

Go with an OE rebuilt water pump. About the same price as aftermarket but with a better (2 year) warranty. -D > On May 13, 2021, at 8:46 PM, Robert Koziak via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hi All, > Today I decided to change the serpentine belt on my 2004 E320 4Matic > w/90K. In addition I want

Re: [MBZ] OT wireless security cameras

Yeah. They all suck. I’ve used several different ones, and they all suck. The biggest problem is that they’re typically battery operated, and as a result, there is serious latency when they “wake up”, meaning you miss stuff because by the time the camera starts recording the subject has moved or

Re: [MBZ] Price Of Fuel

I have a neighbor with a 7.3L Powerstroke. I know boats that cost less to maintain and repair. -D > On May 13, 2021, at 12:21 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ask him if those were the 6.0-6.4L engines (2003+), or the 7.3L Powerstrokes > (94-2003). > Everybody hated the 6.0 six mon

Re: [MBZ] 450 SL - spent $12,000 restoring it in the last 6 months

1975 was the “turd” year for the W107/450SL. Many have been consumed by fire due to the excessive under hood temperatures created by the after the fact CATs that were slapped on the exhausts. This, coupled with deteriorating fuel lines, and lots of them, create a perfect storm for a conflagratio

Re: [MBZ] OT: a real salesman, this guy.

Bloomfield. That explains a lot right there. -D > On May 3, 2021, at 8:49 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/bloomfield-2003-ford-ranger-4x4/7316314362.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To sear

Re: [MBZ] No Malefunctions!

des > wrote: > > On 2021-05-03 14:42, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/saint-petersburg-2003-mercedes-benz/7316350269.html > > Is that the Panorama Roof Option? > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] No Malefunctions!

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/saint-petersburg-2003-mercedes-benz/7316350269.html -D ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Needs new canvas -- Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Red convertible - $1, 900 (Jamestown)

I have the padded straps and the Harbor Fright electric hoist, but the top is so rarely removed I didn’t go to the trouble of installing it at the new house. With the eldest boy we can lift it off in a short minute and put it on the minimalist aluminum top cart a guy gave me a couple of years ag

Re: [MBZ] Needs new canvas -- Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Red convertible - $1, 900 (Jamestown)

Speaking of convertibles, I took the hard top off Mrs. Dan’s SL500 this weekend.Put the soft top up and let it sit in the sun for a day, then folded it back up for another 6 months/year of non-use. Also took the opportunity to remove the headliner from the hard top so I can have it recovered by

Re: [MBZ] Needs new canvas -- Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Red convertible - $1, 900 (Jamestown)

Figure between $700 and $1200 for the top depending on material. The originals were Sonnenland canvas which is the cheapest. You have to use the existing window. You can get one with the window installed, but it will set you back another $150 over the price of the top. It’s a crap class. It’s b

Re: [MBZ] Trailers

This. (-D who backed a lot of hay wagons) > On May 3, 2021, at 10:10 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > If you learn by backing up hay wagons, everything else is easy. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPad > >> On May 3, 2021, at 6:49 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> My

Re: [MBZ] it is safe and aesthetically pleasing VERY Clean 1999 Mercedes E320 - $3, 100 (Richmond Hill)

I got $3k for the 1999 E320 4Matic with 140k on the clock. Very clean, everything worked, front diff was a little sloppy but I made it very clear to the buyer and it was easy to avoid if you managed it through driving technique. -D > On May 3, 2021, at 10:03 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > w

[MBZ] OT - Tile Work

Wondering if anyone here has experience doing wall tile. I ask because I’m looking at some tile for a backsplash that’s 12” x 18”. Yes, those are big pieces, but we really like the pattern as it’s a three dimensional “wavy” sort pattern. I’m wondering how (or if) I can cut the openings for elec

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

Only problem I see with ICF is the inability to change things. That is, you better be darned sure you’ve got all the openings and rough-ins where you want them, as you’re going to have a tough time changing things down the road. -D > On Apr 30, 2021, at 10:15 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gosh I like dealing with NAPA

be a little higher > than Autozone, O'Reilly, etc. but their service and warranties are > generally better. Counter help is also noticably more informed and > professional. > > Allan > > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> That’s NAPA. Very good at

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gosh I like dealing with NAPA

That’s NAPA. Very good at inventory and warehousing. In most populated areas you can order in the morning and have the parts in the afternoon. -D > On Apr 30, 2021, at 3:35 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Put in an order for tractor parts today, not huge but a bunch of stuff.The >

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

t; inside and finish it off with sheetrock or something for a quick living space > > --FT > > On 4/30/21 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> That or just go with SIPs: >> >> https://www.sips.org/about/what-are-sips >> <https://www.sips.org/about/what-

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

That or just go with SIPs: https://www.sips.org/about/what-are-sips -D > On Apr 30, 2021, at 2:09 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2021-04-29 21:49, Clay via Mercedes wrote: >> If >> they could source a mason, that could give them a s

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

> there were more Lincolns/Cadillacs and Buicks on the road and you couldn't > see the driver's heads anymore... ;) > > -Curt > > On Friday, April 30, 2021, 1:48:52 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Curt, > > Since she was shipp

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

Curt, Since she was shipping during one of the “migration” periods and along a busy corridor, I’m sure it was cheaper. Starting after Labor Day the migration of snowbirds begins slowly, peaking in late October and going until Thanksgiving. Since everyone is going in one direction and there are

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

gel wrote: > > At that price did you get a covered van? > > On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 1:08 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > Glad it was a good experience, Scott. > > I’ve got a guy who I have used for over a decade to move cars for

Re: [MBZ] A (car) Moving Experience

Glad it was a good experience, Scott. I’ve got a guy who I have used for over a decade to move cars for me as well as referred to many people. He’s done a great job for everyone as far as I know, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my cars if I needed one moved. The Internet services are cut-

[MBZ] Have I Seen This Before?

This looks strangely familiar. Of course, any W114 with flames would be strange… https://www.benzworld.org/threads/fs-or-trade-1970-mercedes-benz-250-8-w114-upgraded-with-rebuilt-2-8l-4-speed-chassis-upgrades-in-raleigh-nc-area.3073531/

Re: [MBZ] One of the nicest W123 coupes

That’s what my buddy just paid for the nice low mileage 1985 W123 diesel coupe earlier this week. -D > On Apr 29, 2021, at 4:34 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes i would predict close to 20k for nice 123 coupes. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Thu, Apr 29, 2021, 3:54

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

True on the climate, but it’s just as cold. I’ve spent more time than I care to recall in the Wausau area in the winter and it’s not pleasant. Not nearly as bad as the northern plains, however. It didn’t occur to me until now that since it’s a former Amish farm there won’t be electricity in the

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

First house in early 80s. 14% if I recall correctly. -D > On Apr 28, 2021, at 7:33 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > High single digits. 9-10 percent or so. We'll be back there soon, I suspect. > > > Rick > > From: curtlud...@yahoo.com > Sent: April 28, 2021 6:26 PM > To: mercedes@o

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

Mrs. Dan and I, as IT professionals, make a nice living. If we spent what the mortgage company said we “could afford” we would have a significant mortgage payment and a house easily 3x-4x what ours is worth. No thanks. That's also why, when I called our mortgage broker when we were buying the ho

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

The City of Flagstaff requires builders to earmark a certain percentage of new construction as subsidized housing (they have a better term for it, I don’t recall what it is) that can only be sold to City employees at a reduced amount. I looked at a couple of the homes being built in a subdivisio

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

As was just about everything domestic during that era…. -D > On Apr 27, 2021, at 5:23 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > World class ugly car > > On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 3:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/ite

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300CD

on or non-US? > $20k, I guess if y’all got it to spend... > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Apr 27, 2021, at 4:55 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> A buddy of mine just bought this car: >> >> https://www.autohunter.com/Listing/Details

[MBZ] Nice 300CD

A buddy of mine just bought this car: https://www.autohunter.com/Listing/Details/3496743/1985-MercedesBenz-300CDT#loaded Sort of strange color combination, but very clean and low mileage. Seller is going to drive it across the border for him to pick up in Montana. -D ___

Re: [MBZ] potholes

ple years ago driving the 300D 2.5. Went to > state police and they had a regular preprinted claim form. Must be a common > occurrence. They paid too-car that Dimitri now has. > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > > On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 3:47 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] potholes

Eldest son hit a hole on a newly paved city street last week where a manhole had not yet been raised to the road surface. Hit so hard it broke the rear sway bar on his 2012 Ford Escape. Got the sway bar replaced and an alignment, after which I directed him to enter a claim for his expenses on th

Re: [MBZ] John Travolta's 450SL

That’s not a data plate, it’s a metal plate with owner information that was used by a lot of car dealers back in the day. They stamped it with all of the owner’s information, then when the car was brought it they put the plate in a machine like the ones they used to use for credit card slips and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another one on the DNF list

https://money.com/how-much-do-flight-attendants-make/ <https://money.com/how-much-do-flight-attendants-make/> -D > On Apr 26, 2021, at 7:25 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> I presume everyone knows that cabin crews

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another one on the DNF list

I suspect that’s one of the reasons why they’re so hard core about it. Makes it easier to enforce and avoid conflicts. Being cabin crew has never been a fun job. Former coworker of mine was married to a guy who was a career cabin crew member for Delta, enough tenure that he got dibs on routes an

Re: [MBZ] O309/L407 question

Not often, at least the OM309s, and if they were commercial versions they’re often thrashed. Ones that made it into easier service usually go for big bucks if they’re not beaters, especially if they have lots of windows. I suspect they are valued for conversions, as they’re quite spacious for th

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another one on the DNF list

Note that I am simply reporting on my observations and not taking sides here, nor should responses to this thread go down that road - or else. With the flights we’ve taken since the beginning of the year, and even more so since they put the Federal mandate in place, our experience has been that

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another one on the DNF list

That’s what I found surprising. More aircraft in AK than cars, and when working up there I dealt with a number of people who commuted by airplane, despite the often lousy weather. So why didn’t one of their constituents fly them in/out? No beverage service or peanuts? -D > On Apr 26, 2021, at

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

t; > We have been reviewing apps and credit reports, have showings scheduled for > today and tomorrow. Will have it rented by Tuesday. Old renter does not move > out until end of may. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 25, 2021, at 11:20 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

of may. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 25, 2021, at 11:20 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> And I was in Lowe’s yesterday to get some drywall for some minor kitchen >> remodeling that’s going on. I needed to relocate the power from t

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

te and these people can still keep their jobs and move anywhere >> where the cost of living is much cheaper. Sooner or later it’s going to go >> way up here too because of this. That with all the money being printed is >> going to lead high prices for everything. >>

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

There are those who claim that a significant amount of the home being purchased at present are being done so by investors. I don’t think this is the case, at least not in the markets I track. In both Tampa and Flagstaff it’s outsiders moving into the area from parts of the country that have high

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

Heh. If it was in Flagstaff it would be 3x more and already snapped up with cash by Kalifornians. I was just looking at a 4br 2-1/2 bath 2600 sf house in Flagstaff that listed for $850k on Monday. Multiple full price offers, it’s now under contract at $900k for a cash sale. Absolutely frickin’

[MBZ] New Okie Acres

Kaleb needs to move to WI and establish an Okie Acres up there. Here’s a deal on an Amish farm: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4CORNERSREALESTATE/permalink/3816389021807759/?sale_post_id=3816389021807759

Re: [MBZ] Cars For Numb Nuts was Re: OkieBoy's Birthday!

iation. You don't want to be putting the miles on a new car > and even if you can do the work yourself, you don't want the downtime of > frequent repairs. > > Allan > > > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> After expenses? And 70-80 hours? >&g

Re: [MBZ] The car mite have 2 r 3 different minor things that turn 2 r 3 things that might be wrong with it

Are those anything like looney ticks? -D > On Apr 24, 2021, at 6:49 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > How do you treat car mites? > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > > On Sat, Apr 24, 2021 at 9:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> >> 2009 Me

Re: [MBZ] Cars For Numb Nuts was Re: OkieBoy's Birthday!

After expenses? And 70-80 hours? -D > On Apr 24, 2021, at 5:56 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > They claim he can get the breathalyzer installed and be good to go. it’s been > for almost 5 years since his DUI. The rules are all he needs to do is have a > breathalyzer on a vehicle fo

Re: [MBZ] OkieBoy's Birthday!

rcedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> And many more! >>> Fred >>> >>> On Sat, Apr 24, 2021 at 11:30 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Happy Birthday, Kaleb!!! >>

[MBZ] OkieBoy's Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Kaleb!!! -D ___ 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] Used Auto Prices

Look at the price of dimensional lumber. That will make your sphincter pucker. -D > On Apr 23, 2021, at 11:05 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > A couple of quick articles. > > https://www.wardsauto.com/dealers/inventory-shortages-keep-used-vehicle-prices-high > > https://www.bloomber

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bluesmobile

You know you can link to any point in a YouTube video, don’t you? https://youtu.be/BrMnkbkzvik?t=105 When you use the “Share” button there’s a check box at the bottom that says “Start at” where it will grab the current time on the video or you can enter it.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bluesmobile

https://youtu.be/jKmuKjpKPIo <https://youtu.be/jKmuKjpKPIo> -D > On Apr 23, 2021, at 12:52 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > So what is the reference to the lighter all about? > > Randy > > On 22/04/2021 7:18 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bluesmobile

Almost forgot - it sucked in the snow. My driveway was a fairly steep grade for a driveway. It couldn’t make it up the driveway if it snowed. -D > On Apr 22, 2021, at 8:34 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had a Crown Vic as a company car when I lived in Indiana. Defi

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bluesmobile

I had a Crown Vic as a company car when I lived in Indiana. Definitely not a car to get you excited, it was very reliable and a comfortable ride. And the cigarette lighter worked in mine, too. The car I really miss that it reminded me of was my great aunt’s/Mom’s 1974 Chevy Impala Coupe. Drivin

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bluesmobile

Can’t be. The lighter works. -D > On Apr 22, 2021, at 7:54 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/beech-grove-ford-crown-vic-police/730421.html > > Allan > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

[MBZ] CLOSED - Re: OT Follow the Science!

Enough. This thread is closed. -D > On Apr 22, 2021, at 6:11 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Curt, you forgot to include this part of their disclaimer: > > PMC is a repository of content primarily from two sources: peer reviewed > journals that overall have met NLM’s standards fo

Re: [MBZ] OT Follow the Science!

Thanks for that clarification, Curt. For the sake of compliance, let’s leave the discussion at that. -D > On Apr 21, 2021, at 8:10 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > From the disclaimers page: "PMC is not a publisher and does not publish > journal articles itself. Once a journal as a

Re: [MBZ] More PW funs

Now if you can just find a way to get rid of the deteriorating black foam on the backs of the OE mats that gets all over the place and makes a huge mess. -D > On Apr 21, 2021, at 7:00 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I pulled the old floor mats out of the 79 300TD that is disso

Re: [MBZ] OT Follow the Science!

This is not appropriate for the list. Take it to Okietalk. There will be no further warnings. -D/ListMom > On Apr 21, 2021, at 6:48 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > And finally here is a study from our government, the NIH, which concludes: > "The existing scientific evidences challe

Re: [MBZ] This could be a good deal for a minimal project -- 1991 Mercedes SL500 Roadster - $1, 900 (Gaffney)

After you deduct the $5k it costs to locate a competent mechanic that can sort out the fuel system. Pre-facelift R129s are nightmarish in this regard, not to mention some of the other issues they had. -D > On Apr 21, 2021, at 1:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > That is an ab

Re: [MBZ] Sales Executive of the Month -- Excellent Buy - $7, 900 (Salisbury)

Love the back seat view with the garbage on the floor. -D > On Apr 21, 2021, at 10:22 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/salisbury-excellent-buy/7309789368.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] OT: X-15 Engineering

That was an interesting watch. I was into the X-15 stuff when I was a kid, but had no idea there were so many flights. I liked the parts about the ablative coatings they were using on it, and how they designed the turbines in the engines to run on the fuel and use it to keep the engine nozzles c

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: ‘78 400 SEL

A bit, uh, dusty? Muffler is a little low, too. -D > On Apr 20, 2021, at 8:06 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Random. Interesting. > > AZBob > > >> >>  >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/173990461124206/ >> >> >> >> >> Bob Rentfro >> Nuclear Operations Training In

Re: [MBZ] Dan's Next BaT Flip?

Hardly. I think that car has been offered previously for similar money. The market is speaking. -D > On Apr 19, 2021, at 11:48 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/pinellas-park-1967-mercedes-200/7309542128.html > > > Rick > __

Re: [MBZ] DFW

In Indianapolis they bought up loads of land around the airport years ago and populated it with industrial space, mainly large distribution warehouses. Now there’s nothing remotely close to the airport in the way of dwellings with a few random exceptions of people who refused to sell out. They a

Re: [MBZ] OT my friend makes the national news again

permit. ie. Job security, future tax incomes for "improved >> value land with a house on it." etc etc etc... Gains which they took >> knowingly at the peril of the property owner / house builder.. >> Thus, guilty and liable. >> >> That should bring out the b

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