[MBZ] Paint Colors

2013-04-23 Thread Dan Penoff
Interesting web site with MB paint colors over time: http://www.meinbenz.de/farben/107/Farbcodes107.htm Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or ch

Re: [MBZ] Guns

2013-04-23 Thread Dan Penoff
I still have my Dad's Benjamin Model 132 .22 pump pistol. While you're not going to sneak up on anything with it, you can sure do some serious damage once it's pumped and ready to fire. I used to take out chicken of the trees in the woods next to our house where I grew up. Our German Shepard

Re: [MBZ] Empty engine bay.

2013-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff
Nice. Martha is proud. Are the strut tower braces stock? Dan On Apr 24, 2013, at 11:26 AM, Rolf wrote: > Before: > > http://www.superturbodiesel.com/images/benz/w124.1987.300d/emptyenginebay.jpg > > After: > > http://www.superturbodiesel.com/images/benz/w124.1987.300d/cleaner.engine.bay.jp

Re: [MBZ] Peanut butter

2013-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff
I think he is referring to the signs you see at intersections and other such places advertising homes for sale, garage sales, political candidates, investment schemes, etc. They are made of cheap corrugated material that is sort of like cardboard but more like a vinyl material so the weather wo

Re: [MBZ] Recovery [was Re: Paint Colors]

2013-04-25 Thread Dan Penoff
Craig, Hope you're feeling better as time goes on. Sounds like it might take a while... I was amazed at how aggressive they were in dealing with pain when my wife was in the hospital for her hip surgery. Every one of her caregivers, from the nurse to the doctors and PT people, always asked h

Re: [MBZ] Recovery [was Re: Paint Colors]

2013-04-25 Thread Dan Penoff
Oh,, I think it's definitely a good thing - it's just that I was pleased and somewhat surprised by the emphasis placed on pain management. And it was Tampa General. We are pretty hard core about using teaching hospitals - I don't know St. Joseph's, but I do know TGH, and it has an excellent re

Re: [MBZ] Recovery [was Re: Paint Colors]

2013-04-25 Thread Dan Penoff
We have always sought out higher level care at teaching hospitals for just that reason. When we lived in Indianapolis our care providers were all based out of IU Medical Center, the teaching hospital for Indiana University. The level of care was exemplary for just that reason. Another benefit

[MBZ] It ain't perfect, but...

2013-04-25 Thread Dan Penoff
I'm done for now. I need to get some touch up paint and have at it, but for now I've got the finish presentable, I think. https://www.dropbox.com/s/8djc73hnmiv6dw1/DSC_0426.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/mieb6xmc3jcr7s2/DSC_0427.jpg Tonight I am pulling the cluster to replace the flakey coolant

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe trivia

2013-04-25 Thread Dan Penoff
Yup. The factory never did pin stripes. They were typically applied by the dealers to add appeal. Think about similar domestic cars of the time and you'l recall that they almost always had pin stripes. Just as AC units were a dealer option in the 60s and 70s as well. Kuhlmeister and Behr we

Re: [MBZ] Any suggestions on an orbital polisher?

2013-04-25 Thread Dan Penoff
For what little you'll use it (I'm talking duty cycle, not that you *won't* use it) Harbor Freight is your friend. I have barely $75 wrapped up in a 7" polisher and a 7" random orbital polisher, both from Harbor Freight. They do the job and seem to hold up well, considering what they cost. Of

[MBZ] ISS Alert

2013-04-25 Thread Dan Penoff
For those in the Southeast, the ISS is passing overhead around 9:41 or thereabouts. http://www.sightspacestation.com/index.htm?olng=en ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal

2013-04-26 Thread Dan Penoff
I have been thinking of putting a five gallon paint bucket to use as an extraction unit - here's what I was thinking - please offer any critiques: Five gallon paint bucket. Drill a hole and thread a hose barb fitting into the lid opposite the collapsible "spigot". Put a bushing on the inside o

Re: [MBZ] lower dash panel backlights not working?

2013-04-26 Thread Dan Penoff
In the W123 it's located on the bulkhead behind the radio. A little socket with all the fiber optic "pipes" radiating out from it. Dan On Apr 25, 2013, at 8:23 AM, Dieselhead wrote: >> best (/only) reply i got on this so far; i'll have to pull the dang front >> panel out again to see if i ca

Re: [MBZ] ISS Alert

2013-04-26 Thread Dan Penoff
It's going to be almost directly overhead of you tonight. Good viewing opportunity. It should be visible again on the 28th for you, too. Looks like we have three nights in a row where it's going over. I'll have to dig out the binoculars. Dan On Apr 26, 2013, at 10:19 AM, WILTON wrote: > U

Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal

2013-04-26 Thread Dan Penoff
Hmm. Good point. So maybe the dip tube is a bad idea? Makes sense, as there would be a lot of agitation once it gets covered with oil, which would most likely create a lot of oil mist/droplets, etc. Thanks! Dan On Apr 26, 2013, at 10:29 AM, WILTON wrote: > 'Need to be careful that, as buck

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor

2013-04-26 Thread Dan Penoff
Jon, I don't recall what part of the country you're in, but if there is anything in the way of heat I would definitely stay with or revert back to some form of R-12. I can tell you that converted R-12 systems in this part of the world (Florida) just don't cut it. The worst conversion I ever h

Re: [MBZ] ISS Alert

2013-04-26 Thread Dan Penoff
Kleb, Go to: http://www.sightspacestation.com/index.htm?olng=en Put your address in the search box at the bottom of the map. When it pulls up your location, look up above the upper right hand corner of the map and you'll see some tiny, tiny little icons that look like a house. The one with t

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor - CLUTCH

2013-04-26 Thread Dan Penoff
The clutch can be replaced inflame, however, most shops don't want to do it. My son's 300E 2,6 has a bad clutch coil and I can't find one other than to buy a whole clutch. I really don't want to have to replace the compressor and have to deal with everything that goes with it Dan On Apr 2

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor - CLUTCH

2013-04-26 Thread Dan Penoff
We have a local chain known as "Ice Cold Auto Air" that unfortunately no longer has a location on my side of town. If they did I would just take it there and let them have at it. They are good and cheap, and they'll even let you supply parts if you ask in advance. If I had the disposable $$ r

Re: [MBZ] ISS Alert

2013-04-26 Thread Dan Penoff
Did you wake up a few hours later still standing in the same place? Dan On Apr 26, 2013, at 4:59 PM, WILTON wrote: > I watched with naked eye a very bright and fast-moving star-like ISS go > directly overhead a week or so ago. 'Tried binoculars on it, but couldn't > hold 'em steady enough.

Re: [MBZ] ISS Alert

2013-04-26 Thread Dan Penoff
Hey, at least I didn't mention anything about any "probing". Dan On Apr 26, 2013, at 5:09 PM, WILTON wrote: > No, but I thought about that. I was wondering who was gonna be first. Dan > took the cake. > ;<) > > Wilton > > - Original Message --

Re: [MBZ] ISS Alert

2013-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff
I was able to look at it last night but couldn't make out any detail. I'm thinking about getting out the refractor telescope and doing it hand held to see if I can keep it in view. I'm sure i could see something with that... Dan On Apr 26, 2013, at 11:27 PM, WILTON wrote: > Hour of so befor

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe trivia

2013-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff
I had an 85 300D coupe. Wicked little car for a diesel, and very nicely appointed. The previous owner was the son of the manager of the parts distribution center in Montvale, NJ for MBUSA. To say that the car was well appointed was an understatement. MB mats, burl wood trim, etc. All sorts

Re: [MBZ] OT - Vietnam Veterans Memorial

2013-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff
My oldest brother was approaching draft age as the Vietnam war was winding down, but my Dad, a hard core Nixon Republican, was adamant that none of us would be drafted for this war. In anticipation of the approaching draft he was making arrangements to transfer to a division of GM that was base

Re: [MBZ] 95 S500 POS

2013-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff
Heh. $1000 wouldn't even get you started if it's a W140 with issues. With that in mind, I will say that my experiences with my W140 have been wonderful. It's an exquisite car to drive, and shows the progression from previous models in the many refinements of both performance as well as luxury.

Re: [MBZ] 95 S500 POS

2013-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff
Wilton, I think the term is "polished turd". Sadly, there are a lot of people out there who will buy a car on appearance alone. I suspect this is a big part of their market, as there is no way you can make a lot of these cars truly viable without far more work and expense. Dan On Apr 27, 20

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Gun Ownership

2013-04-27 Thread Dan Penoff
Following in the same vein, I would ask how many of those "intentional homicides" were done with a gun? I'm not challenging the subject matter, just the statistics. Dan On Apr 23, 2013, at 7:13 PM, G Mann wrote: > Hopefully, without inflaming any ones passions, on either side of the very > pe

[MBZ] Coolant Gauge Fix

2013-04-28 Thread Dan Penoff
I have been struggling with the coolant temperature gauge on the S500. It's been wonky for a while, and driving me nuts in the process. Typical behavior would be for it to show the coolant temperature as the engine arms up, then when it approaches operating temperature, BOING! The needle goes

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Gauge Fix

2013-04-28 Thread Dan Penoff
Yeah. I saw the guy was parting out the car, so I asked him if he wanted to sell the cluster. He told me to make him an offer, so I told him $100. I didn't hear from him for like a week, so I figured he was offended by my offer (eBay units are going for around $150-$200). I dropped him a not

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Gauge Fix

2013-04-28 Thread Dan Penoff
M, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I guess I should put some of my 140 clusters on eBay, I probably would > have sold you one for 50 > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 28, 2013, at 2:50 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > > Yeah. I saw the guy was parting out the car, so I asked him if

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Dan Penoff
My condolences. That sucks. Dan On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 4:32 PM, clay wrote: > I appreciate the sentiment. I just spent last night holding my father's > hand while he passed away. One long and disappointing event. Medical > stupidity did him in. Oncologist could not get her head out of her

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4matic parts diagram / parts book

2013-04-28 Thread Dan Penoff
Or you can save yourself a lot of trouble and just go here: http://www.mbpartsworld.com/ Dan On Apr 28, 2013, at 9:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > You have to have the wis and epc for such info > > Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] OT - Router Assistance

2013-04-29 Thread Dan Penoff
Anyone with static routing experience please drop me a note off list - I have an issue with trying to tie two different subnets together and it's getting beyond my level of experience. Probably something simple, I'm sure.. TIA, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.

[MBZ] I soiled myself...

2013-04-30 Thread Dan Penoff
...when I saw this car on today's BAT: http://www.worldwide-auctioneers.com/auctions/details.cfm?vehicleID=102&id=48 Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] I soiled myself...

2013-04-30 Thread Dan Penoff
gt; > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 30, 2013, at 10:08 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > >> ...when I saw this car on today's BAT: >> >> http://www.worldwide-auctioneers.com/auctions/details.cfm?vehicleID=102&id=48 >> >> Dan >> >

Re: [MBZ] I soiled myself...

2013-04-30 Thread Dan Penoff
Yeah, that was confusing to me when I read the description - until I saw the photos. Duh. And Jaime can make the Zeniths work well, too. I'm not the only one Dan On Apr 30, 2013, at 1:39 PM, Dieselhead wrote: > The auction monkeys don't even know what they have. They call it a 220S, >

Re: [MBZ] What of the W140?

2013-05-03 Thread Dan Penoff
Having researched this significantly, the W140 can be a wonderful car and no worse or better than any other luxury car of its vintage as long as you do your due diligence. The two big ticket items, typically dealt with long ago, are the deteriorating engine wiring harness and the infamous AC ev

Re: [MBZ] Struts

2013-05-03 Thread Dan Penoff
So you are saying they are rebuildable? I thought they were crimped shut. Tell us more... Dan On May 3, 2013, at 9:46 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: >> beginning to wonder whether the hydropneumatic struts themselves are the >> problem. They don't leak, but I am not getting any cushioning going over

Re: [MBZ] Struts

2013-05-03 Thread Dan Penoff
Jim, Thanks for the information - it is quite helpful! I have never had to R&R a hydraulic strut, so I wasn't aware that they could be disassembled. Where did you source the parts for it? Thanks, Dan On May 3, 2013, at 11:51 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > The struts provide no spring action, beca

Re: [MBZ] Forgive me for I have sinned

2013-05-03 Thread Dan Penoff
I believe there is a timer circuit in the hazard relay as well. Dan On May 3, 2013, at 1:51 PM, Craig wrote: > On Fri, 3 May 2013 11:46:29 -0500 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Voltage regulator, glow relay ABS on 85 123s > > Loren is correct for voltage regulator and glow plug

Re: [MBZ] OT: Speeding and revenue

2013-05-03 Thread Dan Penoff
We are working on it in Florida. There is a guy over in St. Pete who has done a fantastic job refuting all the government claims about their "advantages", yet they still voted them in against the wishes of their constituents. A local DA has received something like 4-5 red light camera tickets an

Re: [MBZ] Fuel cost & consumption

2013-05-03 Thread Dan Penoff
I have noticed that diesel doesn't seem to be coming down like gas. It's still close to $4/gallon around here while I paid $4.45/gallon for premium at Sam's yesterday. Dan On May 3, 2013, at 5:28 PM, Max wrote: > Using discount fuel cards from local grocery chain, I save 20% on diesel. > F

Re: [MBZ] Fuel cost & consumption

2013-05-03 Thread Dan Penoff
Oooh, boy, was that a typo! Diesel is selling for close to $5/gallon around here. Dan On May 3, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Craig wrote: > On Fri, 03 May 2013 17:31:07 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: > >> I have noticed that diesel doesn't seem to be coming down like gas. >> It

Re: [MBZ] Struts

2013-05-03 Thread Dan Penoff
y-step with pictures to rebuild a 123 strut. > > > Dan Penoff wrote: > >> Jim, >> >> Thanks for the information - it is quite helpful! >> >> I have never had to R&R a hydraulic strut, so I wasn't aware that they >> could be disassembled. >

Re: [MBZ] Struts

2013-05-03 Thread Dan Penoff
Found it: http://www.mbca.org/forum/2012-09-07/84-300td-rear-struts#comment-7223080 Dan On May 3, 2013, at 5:37 PM, Max wrote: > IIRC Jim rebuilt a 126 strut. Recently on the MBCA forum a fellow posted a > terrific step-by-step with pictures to rebuild a 123 strut. > > __

Re: [MBZ] What about the W140?

2013-05-03 Thread Dan Penoff
As I see on Benzworld and other forums where there are dedicated places for the W140, there is a constant complaint from those Down Under about the price of parts, especially for the W140. I was just reading a thread about the lower engine harness, which like the main one, self destructs. This

Re: [MBZ] What of the W140?

2013-05-03 Thread Dan Penoff
That's what I think about when I'm driving my 140. These cars are built like brick doghouses. Dan On May 3, 2013, at 10:57 PM, OK Don wrote: > You would not have come out of that accident in as good a shape as you are > in had you been in a "Geo Metro or Hyundia sonata". Something to think >

Re: [MBZ] Fuel cost & consumption

2013-05-04 Thread Dan Penoff
Archer" wrote: > Yeah, I thought the international oil market must be mad at Tampa since our > price up here in the boonies, 90 miles from Tpa, is only $3.33 for gas. > Gerry > > From: "Dan Penoff" > > >> Oooh, boy, was that a typo! >> >

[MBZ] Today's BAT Crackhead

2013-05-04 Thread Dan Penoff
Uh, yeah, right: http://bringatrailer.com/2013/05/03/seller-submission-1967-mercedes-benz-230s-2/ Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] Struts

2013-05-04 Thread Dan Penoff
Of what? The MBCA forums? Dan, banned for life from MBCA Sent from my iPad On May 4, 2013, at 6:15 AM, Max wrote: > Marshall asked me, from his death bed, to take over the moderator reigns... > > Craig wrote: > >> On Fri, 03 May 2013 22:13:05 -0400 Max >> wrote: >> >>> That's it. Hopef

Re: [MBZ] Trent/Jabba

2013-05-04 Thread Dan Penoff
Yes, and get plenty of those URO brand parts from them while you're at it. Dan On May 4, 2013, at 10:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Forget about Trent check autohausaz > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 4, 2013, at 9:14 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > >> BuyMBParts is which? The page is tellin

Re: [MBZ] Trent/Jabba

2013-05-04 Thread Dan Penoff
I always sent a list and asked for a quote. That way I had a had dopy of what I ordered along with the part numbers. Made it easy to keep things straight. Dan On May 4, 2013, at 10:56 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > BuyMBParts.com used to be Rusty, but he lost it somehow in the divorce > from Hurs

Re: [MBZ] Struts

2013-05-05 Thread Dan Penoff
I noticed that Charlie Hart is a moderator, too. Haven't talked to him in some years. Dan On May 4, 2013, at 1:43 PM, Max wrote: > Just the diesel forum. > > Dan Penoff wrote: > >> Of what? The MBCA forums? >> >> Dan, banned for life

Re: [MBZ] Struts/MBCA

2013-05-05 Thread Dan Penoff
2013, at 9:56 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: > You are banned from the MBCA forum? Why? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 5, 2013, at 8:57 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > >> I noticed that Charlie Hart is a moderator, too. Haven't talked to

Re: [MBZ] Struts

2013-05-05 Thread Dan Penoff
I still have an MBCA license plate frame that has been tastefully altered that says "MBCA" across the top and "Sucks" across the bottom. The local chapter folks have seen it and think it's a hoot. Dan On May 5, 2013, at 10:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > He is not omit banned from the foru

Re: [MBZ] Struts/MBCA

2013-05-05 Thread Dan Penoff
n lost. You could join the forums as "Martha". > > Bob R > On May 5, 2013 7:33 AM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: > >> No. I am banned for life from the MBCA. >> >> Long story that I am not going to get into here. In a nutshell, the MBCA >> in the late 19

Re: [MBZ] W124 headlight bulb connector

2013-05-05 Thread Dan Penoff
You can get them at NAPA. Whenever I did the relay modification and/or added Euro headlights to a car, I always replaced the headlight lamp socket with these. They are typically in stock at decent sized NAPA stores and used to be about $4 each. Be sure to get the heavy duty ones, as there are

Re: [MBZ] W124 headlight bulb connector

2013-05-05 Thread Dan Penoff
Oh - I almost forgot: Solder, do not crimp, the connections. Otherwise you're wasting your time. Dan On May 5, 2013, at 1:34 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > You can get them at NAPA. Whenever I did the relay modification and/or added > Euro headlights to a car, I always replaced the hea

Re: [MBZ] W124 headlight bulb connector

2013-05-05 Thread Dan Penoff
wiring? > > LarryT > 91 300D > > On 5/5/2013 1:35 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: >> Oh - I almost forgot: >> >> Solder, do not crimp, the connections. Otherwise you're wasting your time. >> >> Dan >> >> >> On May 5, 2013, at 1:34 PM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] W124 headlight bulb connector

2013-05-05 Thread Dan Penoff
Check the MB specs: http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1 Dan On May 5, 2013, at 3:16 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > What is the best kind of solder to use? Natural or synthetic? > > --R > > > On 5/5/13 3:10 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: >> On May 5, 20

Re: [MBZ] OT: Speeding and revenue

2013-05-05 Thread Dan Penoff
It's called a "value added tax", or VAT. Common in the EU and other places. Dan On May 5, 2013, at 7:42 PM, Larry T wrote: > Yep. I'm all for a national sales tax but only *_IF _*the 16th amendment is > repealed. If not, sure as i love my MB, we'd soon be taxed both with a sales > and income

Re: [MBZ] 124 Cruise control old school

2013-05-05 Thread Dan Penoff
The W126 had electronic speedo. Dan On May 5, 2013, at 9:00 PM, Hendrik and fay wrote: > My memory tells me only the V8 124's had electronic. > I am thinking the 126 might have had electronic and the 202 and 210 had > electronic. > > Hendrik > who definitely did not change a electronic cable

Re: [MBZ] Trent/Jabba

2013-05-06 Thread Dan Penoff
Whoever has URO brand parts the cheapest? (Trim your posts, man!) Dan On May 6, 2013, at 2:05 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > I do not know anything about Trent one way or another, he has not really > involved himself here so I know nothing, that's my only point. So then it > comes down to

Re: [MBZ] Trent/Jabba

2013-05-06 Thread Dan Penoff
As painful as it can sometimes be, you should only but OEM when buying seals and other rubber parts. Dan On May 6, 2013, at 2:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Would it be inadvisable to buy a Uro front door seal for my 123 300TD > wagon? Price is right ($30). If not, what brand is acceptabl

Re: [MBZ] Unusual aerodynamic toy for the grandkids

2013-05-06 Thread Dan Penoff
I can remember when the AF museum at Wright-Pat was a couple of hangars and a big gravel area with planes and stuff in varying states of disrepair. Between 1960 and 1969 we lived in a northern suburb of Cincinnati and visited the "museum" on an almost monthly basis. I would love to see it now.

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Returned mail: User unknown

2013-05-06 Thread Dan Penoff
It's GMail puking. I have notified them and they seem clueless. We'll see. Dan On May 6, 2013, at 6:21 PM, WILTON wrote: > The following rcvd few min ago. > > Wilton > > >> The original message was received at 2013-05-06 22:14:31 + >> from postoffice.home [10.0.0.1] >> - The followin

Re: [MBZ] Unusual aerodynamic toy for the grandkids

2013-05-06 Thread Dan Penoff
I can remember when the AF museum at Wright-Pat was a couple of hangars and a big gravel area with planes and stuff in varying states of disrepair. Between 1960 and 1969 we lived in a northern suburb of Cincinnati and visited the "museum" on an almost monthly basis. I would love to see it now.

Re: [MBZ] Unusual aerodynamic toy for the grandkids

2013-05-06 Thread Dan Penoff
mic. But a virtual USAF > museum "tour" is possible, organized by exhibit area. > > http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/exhibits/index.asp > > > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan > Penoff >

Re: [MBZ] Unusual aerodynamic toy for the grandkids

2013-05-06 Thread Dan Penoff
Yup. Still there. B-24 Liberator. I can remember it sitting out in the gravel. http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?fsID=494 Dan Sent from my iPad On May 6, 2013, at 6:58 PM, "Scott Ritchey" wrote: > > I, myself, haven't been there in some years. I've actually been to t

Re: [MBZ] Unusual aerodynamic toy for the grandkids

2013-05-06 Thread Dan Penoff
I used to have a good friend (now deceased) that I would visit in Pensacola on a regular basis to crew on his sailboat for the regatta to Key West and back. He took me to several watering holes in Pensacola frequented by naval aviators. One in particular I recall had dollar bills pinned to the

Re: [MBZ] Unusual aerodynamic toy for the grandkids

2013-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff
-Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan > Penoff > Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 11:23 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Unusual aerodynamic toy for the grandkids > > I used to have a good friend (no

[MBZ] Mystery Tank?

2013-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff
Not military - fuel? I was looking at a VIN decoder for my S500, and I happened to see in the accessory parts section a tank that could be installed over the spare tire, or so it would seem. I looked the part up in the EPC and it comes up as a tank for around $100 or so. I know they used to se

Re: [MBZ] Mystery Tank?

2013-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff
Edit - the tank is $27. That's cheap enough that I might buy one for grins just to find out what it is. I also wonder if the tool box for $127 is the insert with all of the tools Dan Sent from my iPad On May 7, 2013, at 1:05 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Not military - fuel? &g

Re: [MBZ] Mystery Tank?

2013-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff
. Have to look for one (with tools) next trip to > knackers... > > The wrench symbol on the lid is the clue I'm using. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston, SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 > > Dan Penoff wrote: > >> Edit - the tank is $27.

[MBZ] Bob, I found your hazard switch!!!

2013-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff
eBay auction - hurry before someone else gets it!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/380617290202 Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 240TD value

2013-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff
The rocker panel rust is the deal killer. This is so insidious on a 123 chassis it's not funny. There is no band-aid repair you can do that will restore the integrity of this area, as there are several layers of metal, all of which have to be addressed. I see the occasional 123 vergasser Euro w

Re: [MBZ] Mystery Tank? - Full S-Class accessory brochure!

2013-05-07 Thread Dan Penoff
Thanks! This is great! Now if I could just find a decently priced hazard triangle for my trunk lid Dan Sent from my iPad On May 7, 2013, at 2:51 PM, Chris James wrote: > I finally found a copy of the full accessory brochure for the (126,140 & 220) > S-Class! > > ftp://www.edernet.de/ede

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-08 Thread Dan Penoff
There is a livery (LWB) version of the Town Car which is made by Ford (Lincoln) but anything stretched is done by aftermarket coach builders. Sent from my iPad On May 8, 2013, at 12:19 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Several (many) aftermarket fab shops make limos. > > __

Re: [MBZ] A small victory, and a defeat

2013-05-08 Thread Dan Penoff
Wouldn't that make them priests? Dan "Bless me father, for I have sinned" Sent from my iPad On May 8, 2013, at 12:36 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: > > Would either of you be happier if they chased young boys instead? > > Somehow, chasing skirts seems to be fairly normal. > > Randy who should le

Re: [MBZ] Qsr and jr B day Kangaroo court

2013-05-09 Thread Dan Penoff
And no bothering the 'Abos (unless no one is looking) Dan Akubra man On May 9, 2013, at 3:08 AM, Hendrik and fay wrote: > Do you stock parts for Kangaroos? My main riding one seems to be getting a > bit slow and might need a tune up. > > Hendrik > who now wants a beer after someone mentioned

Re: [MBZ] Q2 Pkg

2013-05-09 Thread Dan Penoff
Does this mean I can finally get the cluster bulbs I never received? Dan On May 8, 2013, at 8:19 PM, Trent Fiorini wrote: > Anytime, Thank You... > > On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 6:26 PM, WILTON wrote: > >> Pkg rcvd from Q2. Thanks,Trent. >> >> Wilton >> ___ >

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)....facebook.

2013-05-09 Thread Dan Penoff
I find it intrusive and a big time waster. I can see the value for staying in touch with people, but the way some people use it to promote their opinions and sometimes worthless dribble I find tiresome. I have sister inlaw and mother inlaw who both post all the feel good and inspirational crap

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)....facebook.

2013-05-09 Thread Dan Penoff
Me neither. Dan On May 9, 2013, at 11:45 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: > Where does a dislike for you or Buymbparts fit into this discussion? > > I never said either, I just don't like the irresponsibility the masses > apply when using a yool suchas Facebook. > > Sorry if you took it as a dig

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)....facebook.

2013-05-09 Thread Dan Penoff
Dan Sent from my iPad On May 9, 2013, at 9:54 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: > Just out of curiosityhow many of you feel facebook is nothing but a > big waste of time and a way to make folks feel comfortable living with no > privacy? > > Mike > Who does not, and will not, ever have a fa

Re: [MBZ] Qsr and jr B day

2013-05-09 Thread Dan Penoff
Yeah, does anyone know what happened to Woger? Dan On May 9, 2013, at 3:17 PM, clay wrote: > Roger has gone missing. > > He is no spring chicken and I have not seen him since summer. > > clay > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www

Re: [MBZ] Computers and accessibility was Re: 1981 300SD with only 105Kmi! $3400

2013-05-10 Thread Dan Penoff
Friends of ours have a visually impaired so who I have done a lot of IT work for, hence I am familiar with programs such as Jaws. He has said that since he got an iPhone his connectivity has jumped significantly due to the accessibility features. He occasionally posts photos that he takes, whic

Re: [MBZ] the missing

2013-05-10 Thread Dan Penoff
Double-ditto. Glad you're on the woad to wecovery. Dan On May 10, 2013, at 6:41 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On May 10, 2013 3:15 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski" wrote: >> >> Wow... sorry to hear about what >> you've been going through Roger. >> Best of >> luck and good health for the future! I >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: chain saw danger

2013-05-11 Thread Dan Penoff
In this area you can't cut down an oak tree without a permit and approval from the County. Oaks are a locally protected species. We have one next to our driveway that was planted when the house was built around 1998/9. It's causing the driveway slab to heave from the root expansion. That's on

Re: [MBZ] the missing

2013-05-11 Thread Dan Penoff
Just go to Arizona and do some peyote with the natives. Closer and less expensive. Dan who worked for the Hopi Nation a couple of times On May 11, 2013, at 10:46 AM, Darren Marshall wrote: > Well if we're going hippie... > > And you're up for pushing the limits on convention and have a totall

Re: [MBZ] OT: chain saw danger

2013-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff
I do, too, and it pains me to have to take this wonderful tree down. That being said, at least it's Florida, and whatever we plant to take its place will grow quickly to replace it. I'm planning on putting a couple of trees in our (west) side yard to provide some shading of the house in the af

Re: [MBZ] OT: chain saw danger

2013-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff
I have a very competent tree guy who has been doing this for many years, and is a certified arborist to boot. He's going to come over next week some time to take a look at it and offer suggestions. The only exemption for the removal of a mature oak is for damage to the sidewalk, driveway or fo

Re: [MBZ] OT: chain saw danger

2013-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff
This is something I'll talk to the arborist about in detail. The problem around here, or so I've found, is that the fast growing stuff tends to die of old age sooner, too. Dan On May 12, 2013, at 4:04 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Dan Penoff wrote: >> I do, too, and it pains

Re: [MBZ] Redneck body work

2013-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff
Try the computer duster/heat gun approach. Worked for me on some small dents. Dan On May 12, 2013, at 4:12 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > The boy's 300SD took a branch hit right in the back middle of the sunroof, > put a dent in it and the back was pushed down maybe 1/4". Today I was out > fooling

Re: [MBZ] Headlights

2013-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff
As I recall, a number of people had Hot Sex with Regina at that gathering. Dan On May 12, 2013, at 4:55 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote: > Doesn't this belong on Banned? Though I have had Hot sex with Regina. In > Hustisford actually. > > > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:merced

Re: [MBZ] Low Oil Pressure W124 2.5 Turbo Diesel

2013-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff
First question would be: What kind/weight of oil are you using, and what are the ambient temps? Dan On May 12, 2013, at 7:08 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > Hi All, > > A question for the group. Last night on the way to work, the oil pressure on > my '92 300D dropped > from 3 bar pegged to a little

Re: [MBZ] Redneck body work

2013-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff
The trim panel on the 126 and 123 sunroofs is easy to remove and can be done in a matter of seconds. Dan On May 12, 2013, at 7:49 PM, Max wrote: > I'll bet if you removed it, a BFF against a piece of wood would do the trick. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston, SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa

Re: [MBZ] Low Oil Pressure W124 2.5 Turbo Diesel

2013-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff
After dealing with a wonky coolant temp gauge myself, I wouldn't trust the gauge. Put a mechanical gauge on it to be sure. Dan On May 12, 2013, at 8:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > That could be possible too > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 12, 2013, at 7:12 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Headlights now window motors

2013-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff
With mini chocolate chips or pecans? Dan On May 12, 2013, at 8:16 PM, Trent Fiorini wrote: > True John, I have a 8, 10 ,0r 14 teeth geer > > On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 7:02 PM, John Reames wrote: > >> Umm I can't remember, but aren't there two possibilities depending upon >> the number of teeth

Re: [MBZ] Redneck body work

2013-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff
I prefer a body putty knife, which is plastic and won't do any damage to metal parts. Great for removing exterior trim, too. Dan On May 12, 2013, at 9:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: >> Ok don't keep me in suspense > > Open sunroof, pry down retaining clips with a butter knife, > slide panel forwar

Re: [MBZ] Ran When Parked

2013-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff
Len and wife are retired on the Outer Banks, I believe. I haven't heard from him in a long time. Beautiful car, especially the restoration on the woodwork that Drew did. You could fall into the finish it was so deep. Dan On May 13, 2013, at 9:19 AM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >>

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