Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz 240D Engine Low Miles 1978 Diesel,$2,000

I have one of those engines, complete with automatic transmission. Setting in a shipping crate, removed from a wreck in Europe, has the instrument cluster from the car that shows 107,000 miles. Complete from fan to tail shaft. 240D. Cash accepted without proper ID.. Say, $1,200 FOB Phoenix, Az. Shi

Re: [MBZ] OT: cure worse than disease

Relax folks, this is just a 90 day test run to prepare the mass population for Socialist rule, to get them adjusted to loss of individual liberty, and enforce the ideal that "only government knows what is best for them." If we pass this test, we get Obama Repeat for President, and a "Fundamental C

Re: [MBZ] could be hauled to the crusher, the options are endless

Title should read "Killed by electronic nannies 7 years ago." "She's dead Jim" On Tue, May 26, 2020 at 7:02 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > or a meth lab > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/649358662574064 > > Mercedes Benz C230 > $500 > Vehicles >

Re: [MBZ] Crack in radiator

Replace it.. It will not heal, it will only get worse and fail when you least expect it to... like when the temp is up and you are running AC in slow traffic... the crack will expand as pressure goes up, then full failure of the tank. My money goes to "replace with new". On Mon, May 25, 2020 at 9:

Re: [MBZ] Teleporting S430: the wheel barrel needs to be fixed

So... it has the extremely rare "wheel barrel" option tried to look it in Mercedes parts not found... What exactly is its problem, I wonder? On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 8:48 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Other then that the car is good ! > > https://www.faceb

Re: [MBZ] Advance auto parts

Hydro boost is orders of magnitude better than vacuum boost. Applied brake pressures with hydro boost is much higher than peddle feel. I had one failure with the system when the brake master cylinder started leaking, brake fluid corss contaminated the hydroboost unit the power steering pump, and t

Re: [MBZ] OT: The Bug was Re: Sticking my neck out

Tesla and crash scenes. Several months ago, I read a piece published by some fire fighter / first res ponder association. The focus of the article was how first responders must not use normal response to remove injured persons from an electric vehicle crash scene, due to the high risk of electrical

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: 05 E320 4M wagon piccies

That tailgate dent is the perfect candidate for a dentless repair.. You could easily massage it smooth with no repaint required, I bet.. Do a search for "dentless repair youtube" and watch a few folks who do it, using all their tricks with hot glue on lift pads and a lever bar... all stuff you coul

Re: [MBZ] All Parts that were damaged on previous chassis have been replace

Buy it, set a new cannon ball run record make your mark in history... or leave a mark at the crash scene On Tue, May 19, 2020 at 7:08 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2012-ferrari-458-challenge-evo/ > > -- > --FT > > > _

Re: [MBZ] OT: The Bug was Re: Sticking my neck out

Question for all you thinking folks, since all our Mercedes are fixed and the oil and tire threads have exhausted themselves... Which is more important and valid: How many died of CV 19? or How much public panic has been generated which permitted government mandated house arrest of millions of cit

Re: [MBZ] A project for some Jaime or Poos?

Those magic words.. "Ran when Parked"..just before Noah finished the Ark Great starting point for a multi decade restoration... Jump on it.. "only" $300 each On Sun, May 17, 2020 at 8:26 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketpl

Re: [MBZ] Hey... We’re all upside down!

Thanks ! The sig info got clipped for some reason... so I missed that. On Sat, May 16, 2020 at 10:44 PM fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > G wrote: > > > ...fill me in, what are you driving and fixing. > > Oh Grant, you should look back a couple messages and read his sig. :) > > > > Euan > > > > 1

Re: [MBZ] Hey... We’re all upside down!

U... actually, more likely it is British Standard, or Whitworth. In any case, Euan, good to hear from you. We Yanks are an odd lot when it comes to politics, so thanks for your patience. Since we have no King, we have to make our own way and that always leads to discussion and of course, who e

Re: [MBZ] FW: 1960 190 SL - if one of you guys wanna get off of your wallet

Just bought the winning lottery ticket [Of course I'm sure], so I'll buy it on Monday.. ;)) Would be a fun car to add to the stable. Looks like it's been loved. On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 2:10 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > 1960 190 SL > https://flagstaff.cr

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

A store freezer is a much different animal than a home freezer. First, it is going to be 3 phase power, with high horsepower motors to drive large compressors which use industrial cooling, gasses. Second, the temp will be set quite low to accommodate the shoppers constant opening the large doors

Re: [MBZ] FW: Running 1981 Mercedes 350 D 5 cylinder Sedan

Fresh filters, fresh fuel, and a long Italian tuneup, up hill.. Then, drive it like you stole it... Do I read the mileage as 254,000? On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 7:57 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wires, random toggles, and it’s an uber rare 350D!!! > > Bob R > > > Run

Re: [MBZ] Rode hard and put up wet

"This is what's left after the high speed chase and after driving for another 30 miles with flat tires after running across the stop strips... On Tue, May 12, 2020 at 4:11 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.copart.com/lot/36909710 > > > _

Re: [MBZ] OT: Grant better watch his step

vile creatures were made, rats got to choose first. > > clay > > I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. > > > > > On May 11, 2020, at 12:41 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Apparently, word got out to the snakes that I survived 15 y

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: How fast will your Mercedes go?

My personal record for public offenses on the highway is 154 MPH in a 70 MPH limit interstate, on a motorcycle. Blew past a radar car just over the crest of a hill, and I had just backed out of the throttle a bit... had been running a shade under 180. This was years ago. The ticket was epic in cost

Re: [MBZ] OT: Grant better watch his step

Social distancing, Arizona style. On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:43 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anybody seen Grant? I am beginning to worry. > > On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 4:33 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I think they didn't

Re: [MBZ] OT: Grant better watch his step

Apparently, word got out to the snakes that I survived 15 years with the ex-wife, so now they give me wide berth... Professional Courtesy.. : ) On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:33 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think they didn't like the taste. > > Max Dillon > Charl

Re: [MBZ] Positive oil

gt; > Been in the 50s and 60s in the mornings here of late, very unusual. > Cloudy > > today but in the 80s, a bit humid. I’ve been tinkering in the garage for > > short spurts so I don’t get soggy. > > > > -D > > > > > On May 10, 2020, at 4:31 PM, G Ma

Re: [MBZ] Positive oil

It was a balmy 109F here, yesterday afternoon so, back to shoveling the sunshine off the driveway... Global climate change... happens every season change... On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 1:19 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > It were 1977 the last time New England had May snow showers. This is > su

Re: [MBZ] Clic R pliers

Grind it and file it till it fits... Adapt and overcome 15 minutes to fit the tool to the job... or fight the tool that doesn't fit for another hour... then wait a week to get a replacement that "might work" You pick... On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 6:11 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@

Re: [MBZ] idiot neighbors

Been there and done that with bad neighbors in the past. I had a place surveyed, steel stakes driven, with engineers tag attached. Few days later, stakes were gone... called back the certified survey guy.. new stakes week later... gone again... Solution: Engineer wrote up the boundary descripti

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

I would suggest, training your children is important, training yourself is even more important. If you carry "off body" in a purse, for example, you are still responsible for where that weapon is at all times. "I was busy with -- and and I forgot, is not valid... ALWAYS KNOW WHERE YOUR GUN

Re: [MBZ] VE Day

Thank you Sir ! May I add my salute to all who served and honor all who gave far more than most today could even imagine. To my fellow Veterans "Welcome Home". On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 12:45 AM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dit-dit-dit-dah! Dit-dit-dit-dah! > (Beeth

Re: [MBZ] OT gator

20,000,000 years of genetic survival makes you fast, very fast... in the wild.. if you are slow, you don't eat, then you die. Darwin Award on this one? "Hold my glass of wine and watch this." On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 11:00 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 7 May 2020 14:12:21 + (UTC) Cur

Re: [MBZ] Erosion control

Used tires are not good land fill.. they will always migrate to the surface and do not decompose. Call your local swimming pool contractor... they are always looking for a place to dump dirt and rocks from when they dig a new pool.. usually free delivery unless you are off the beaten track. Dum

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

Many RV parks will refuse entry to any RV that is more than 10 years old... Two years ago, had a friend come to visit for the winter, owns an 12 yr old RV and we had a very hard time finding a place that would let them park.. Might want to consider that while shopping for one... On Wed, May 6, 202

Re: [MBZ] OT Evolution in Action

Large Reptile: Predator, with 20,000,000 years of genetic programing to attack and eat. Soft Human: Prey Any questions? On Tue, May 5, 2020 at 11:18 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I haven't heard yet how big Reptilicus was, I'll ask around see if > anyone knows >

Re: [MBZ] OT I am both scared and intrigued

Jaguar V12... Driven 108,000 miles... towed 200,000 miles... [Personal view of the brand, regardless of brand ownership] On Tue, May 5, 2020 at 7:34 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s actually a pretty nice looking car. I believe a 1990 model would > have been dur

Re: [MBZ] OT: Blower resistor replacement

I have been a dedicated second generation vegetarian my entire life... Cows eat plants... I eat cows... seems to work with nature.. YMMV... Grant On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 2:20 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > From what I've read, it is better tasting and more realistic texture, but > it's not any b

Re: [MBZ] camping rig

Post Covid 19 survival rig... Note there is a small supply of toilet paper... Must not be camped in San Fransicko where you just poop in the street... "Mercedes wagon... a car so good you never want to leave it.." On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 2:10 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Hippies live! > > On

Re: [MBZ] FW: 97' Mercedes E-320

Apparently, it has special high grip tires that permit it to park on vertical walls, from the pictures... ;)) ... Road trip to go see it? Covid 19 outting ? On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 4:26 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If that wasn’t 3 hrs away, I’d be looking at it to

Re: [MBZ] "Affordable" 1980 RR on BAT

Ahhh... a Rolls built after the entire styling department spent time learning how to style Velveeta cheese bricks. IMHO, not an inspired body, mated with less than inspired mechanical s... sad... the slippery slope to ugly... On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 11:19 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < merced

Re: [MBZ] Racism

I grew up in an America that was populated by people from all parts of the world, but came to America and became American... regardless of where they were from. It was a good place, then. Now, I live in an America that is populated by people from all parts of the world, but came to America and sti

Re: [MBZ] $39K for a pile of parts

Sold for $44,000 ... some assembly required... As I recall, $44K is very near sale price when new... ouch... Its one of those cars that can only be driven with pointy toe shoes because that is all you have room for in the foot well... Good luck to the new owner.. On Wed, Apr 29, 2020 at 2:41 PM Ra

Re: [MBZ] oh man I want this soooo bad

You need it... It has "Chick Magnet" written all over it... Think how much goodness it could haul to the next "Q" On Wed, Apr 29, 2020 at 10:55 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:55:55 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > And it has a rare zundfolge engine! > >

Re: [MBZ] A new meaning of exhaust sticking out of the hood

That is a special feature so the valet parking can find your car easier at the posh restaurant you drove to in your classic mercedes, dressed to the nines ... with your date... Right On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 7:00 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Sent from my iPh

Re: [MBZ] Cafe au lait oil?

part is what I was saying earlier…. > > > > -D > > > >> On Apr 28, 2020, at 7:48 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > >> > >> CHANGE THE OIL IMMEDIATELY< AND FILTER. > >> Oil with water is the kiss of death to bearing surface... DO NOT ru

Re: [MBZ] Cafe au lait oil?

CHANGE THE OIL IMMEDIATELY< AND FILTER. Oil with water is the kiss of death to bearing surface... DO NOT run engine till it has clean oil. Then, run engine and watch for bubbles in radiator tank.. if head gasket is leaking, engine compression overpowers coolant pressure and compression gas will bu

Re: [MBZ] OT inboard breaks inside pumpkin. A special car.

I would like to suggest we start a "go fund me" page for the person who buys it. to help pay his psych bills. V12 Jag comes with a vacuum device that seeks your wallet, regardless of where you hide it, and sucks it completely flat, regardless of how much you put in that wallet. On Mon, Apr

Re: [MBZ] FW: 1963 Mercedes Benz 220E

s < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > To be honest, while the blaster is awesome I'm not sure how much of a > > labor > > > saving device it is since you have to seal within 72 hours, then sand > > > before you prime, etc. > >

Re: [MBZ] This is a beautiful pink Mercedes with nice seats

I'm just not "gender fluid" enough to even look at that car... On Mon, Apr 27, 2020 at 7:57 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is a serious abomination, and no, the seats aren't nice. But it > would be a nice ride for the lady with 3in nails > > https://www.face

Re: [MBZ] the first choice of many classic car collectors who like to both show and drive their metal

Ran when parked 5 years ago... That is a good sign to grip your wallet firmly...yes? On Mon, Apr 27, 2020 at 7:10 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Might not be bad but no interior photos and no real details on the car. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 27, 2

Re: [MBZ] OT If I was a rich old fart

Wellyou qualify for two of the three you are old and a fart... now just work in the "rich" part.. ; Lovely car, just the right color combination.. Will they take a check? On Mon, Apr 27, 2020 at 6:48 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'd get this and a h

Re: [MBZ] The removed 1.8-liter diesel inline-four and four-speed manual transmission are included.

Text says the diesel engine failed, then the van sat for years... was recovered and then the jap engine and transmission were installed... Likely, the the old and new owners didn't know squat about Mercedes Diesels and took the easy route [for them] . On Mon, Apr 27, 2020 at 6:54 AM Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] FW: 1963 Mercedes Benz 220E

figure out what. > > > > Having that much bare metal exposed is going to be an issue if you don’t > > have a way to stabilize the surface in short order. > > > > -D > > > > > On Apr 26, 2020, at 2:28 PM, G Mann via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] FW: 1963 Mercedes Benz 220E

have a way to stabilize the surface in short order. > > -D > > > On Apr 26, 2020, at 2:28 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > OOps... forgot to post the dustless blasting video link here is a car > > with about the same color paint being stripped, to bar

Re: [MBZ] FW: 1963 Mercedes Benz 220E

nt or repairs as necessary... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCehkkTTeMk On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 11:19 AM G Mann wrote: > It is a perfect candidate for paint removal to bare metal, door jams and > all. If the mechanical bones are truly good, and there is no rust. Followed > by a proper rep

Re: [MBZ] FW: 1963 Mercedes Benz 220E

It is a perfect candidate for paint removal to bare metal, door jams and all. If the mechanical bones are truly good, and there is no rust. Followed by a proper repaint in a good solid color that would go with the interior color.. Est: $4,000.00 for repaint [Didn't Mercedes have a nice rich dark bl

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1989 Mercedes 300E 4 door Project car

Fuel pump and filter youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p5EmSBhX8I On Sat, Apr 25, 2020 at 11:01 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How hard is a fuel pump? What are the chances that’s all that is amiss? > > Bob R > > 1989 Mercedes 300E 4 door Project car

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes 500 SEL project

It means the timing chain that exited through the oil pan and the valve covers locked up the engine and it "won't start".??? Don't you just love how non mechanical people describe such things? ... On Sat, Apr 25, 2020 at 7:09 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Wha

Re: [MBZ] Needs a hood, fender, bumper cover, light

o fix it. I would just replace the whole > thing, it’s far easier to do. > > -D > > > On Apr 25, 2020, at 3:12 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > If you master plastic welding and the use of a heat gun, that bumper > cover > > is very repairable. >

Re: [MBZ] Needs a hood, fender, bumper cover, light

If you master plastic welding and the use of a heat gun, that bumper cover is very repairable. Even the missing pieces can be replaces with other plastic salvaged from another damaged bumper cover. You just cut what you need to fit the "hole" , shape it by heating with a heat gun [wear gloves and p

Re: [MBZ] A cheap CDI

Battery fire? ... I have no idea where the battery is mounted on this model... never touched one, as I recall. What ever it was, it got hot quick and stayed localized... totaled the car. On Thu, Apr 23, 2020 at 10:38 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What the actual

Re: [MBZ] Why is gas not running about .25 per gallon?

2020 at 1:44 PM G Mann wrote: > On the other hand, Due to record low crude oil prices, China is making > HUGE buys to fill their reserve capacity, which they have a lot of to > fill... > Clever those Chineese crash the world economies and oil > markets... then buy chee

Re: [MBZ] Why is gas not running about .25 per gallon?

On the other hand, Due to record low crude oil prices, China is making HUGE buys to fill their reserve capacity, which they have a lot of to fill... Clever those Chineese crash the world economies and oil markets... then buy cheeep... Oil sales embargo anyone? ... Seems like a good id

Re: [MBZ] OT - Sprinkler Leak

Thanks for the kudo. It is strangely satisfying to chainsaw dirt... isn't it... hahaha.. One of my side investments is in an urban sawmill operation that harvests damaged or storm damaged trees, many are exotic woods imported into the desert environment to landscape expensive homes and golf course

Re: [MBZ] Why is gas not running about .25 per gallon?

It is the fault of global warming.. While we are all shut down, the next ice age is happening... Next crisis will be we are all freezing and have no toilet paper... which is OK, because you can just break off the turd that froze solid instantly... In the interim, due to the extreme low cost of fue

Re: [MBZ] How Do I Fix Those?

Replace the sun destroyed plastic box tabs with a piece of wood that extends across the inside of the trim piece, cut to the right thickness to clear the space and shaped on the ends to engage the metal clips. Go to yo ur local ACE hardware and select some nice "Mercedes looking screws, with wide a

Re: [MBZ] OT - Patching PVC Sprinkler Line Hack

As you say, at this point, you have nothing to lose, so try this. Search Craigs List local to you for an electric chain saw, used and cheap. Or, buy a new one at Harbor Freight, new but cheap. You are going to sacrifice the blade and chain, in the next step. Spray paint a rectangle box on the grou

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT truck battery

ttery > > > > Thanks y’all some good suggestions. I put in the battery recently so > it’s new, > > but could still be bad I suppose, and cleaned everything and cables are > tight > > but worth doing again for sure. And the other ends of the cables need to > be >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT truck battery

Remove the cables from the battery and clean them and the battery post.. re-install them using some "battery cable grease". Clean, Bright, and Tight... you are missing one of those three... IF the battery is holding good charge... have you load tested the battery? Most FLAPS will do it for you, for

Re: [MBZ] Current Tap

I have a label maker that neatly solves those kinds of problems... it prints on a plastic like material that applies with an adhesive backing [peel off , stick on]... Made by DYMO. I use it to make labels to stick to oil filters , ie. date, mileage, engine hours, etc. and to label and document eng

Re: [MBZ] Jalopnik / BaT

Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Grat, > > Was it one with the big shifter with the chrome ball on it, or a foot > shift? I always thought the hand shift option was cool. > > -D > > > On Apr 15, 2020, at 7:52 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Jalopnik / BaT

Many, many years ago, I owned a Harley 3 wheel vehicle that was purpose built and sold as a meter maid vehicle. It had the Harley 45 Cubic inch flat head engine and was equipped with a reverse gear which was very convenient. The box on the back was about waist high and made to hold "cop stuff". I f

Re: [MBZ] BaT Beater

hursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have the purple pimp suit! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N4NF5SO > > --FT > > On 4/15/20 1:36 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > Wide whites and a bright purple pimp suit with a matching big hat and a > &g

Re: [MBZ] BaT Beater

Wide whites and a bright purple pimp suit with a matching big hat and a feather boa... and a string of "working girls" to ride along Just to make the "proper social statement" for that car... On Wed, Apr 15, 2020 at 10:33 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > yeah ju

Re: [MBZ] OT how bad could this be

Last brake job quote I got for a Rolls ran a bit over $8,500 with the caveat "We won't really know until we get it all opened up and order the parts." "It could run quite a bit more." Rolls Royce: If you have to ask what it will cost, you can't afford one... pretty much covers. On Mon, Apr 13

Re: [MBZ] sheet metal glue

Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I love that stuff. Always have a roll on hand. Is it aluminum or steel? I > ask because the stuff I have is quite shiny, not dull. > > -D > > > On Apr 13, 2020, at 12:19 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > &g

Re: [MBZ] sheet metal glue

The tape of choice would be aluminum furnace tape. Fire rated and used for sealing duct work. On Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 8:21 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I second this, followed by proper duct-rated tape, then covered with > mastic, and then outer layer of insulat

Re: [MBZ] People are hoarding chickens now

of parole, so not even a trial just straight to jail... oops.. On Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 9:19 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > G Mann via Mercedes writes: > > > Should be fun to watch... a New York high rise apartment over run with > > flocks o

Re: [MBZ] People are hoarding chickens now

Does your HOA allow you to keep a flock of chickens? Just a trick question for all those city dwellers who suddenly decide to "raise some chickens"... Should be fun to watch... a New York high rise apartment over run with flocks of chickens ... in the hallways and elevators... I see the making of

Re: [MBZ] sheet metal glue

Not knowing just how "custom" your piece is, I'll hazard a suggestion. Try a 3M product called VHB double sided tape... VHB stands for "Very High Bond"... and once it sticks... it sticks.. so you might need to "learn" how to best use the tape to get your desired result. It was developed to hold em

Re: [MBZ] French Efficiency

OH Merde !! Since the newly retired French expert at military mismanagement no doubt now knows how to wear pants with a brown stripe down the back, he is qualified for a military pension? Inquiring minds want to know... On Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 9:36 AM archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

A little challenge for those of you who pay for TV packages. Clock yourself for 1 hr of TV watching, any channel or channels you choose. During that hour, every time an advertisement comes on, make a mark on a note pad. Since adverts usually run back to back, count each advertiser as a separate adv

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

I think we are looking through the wrong end of the telescope. The question that really needs an answer is not "Were things better 30 years ago?" rather.. the question that needs answered is: "Is life truly better because of all the technology changes, the social changes, the automotive changes, th

Re: [MBZ] Drop forged crankshaft (video)

Did anyone catch the guy lighting his unfiltered cig off the hot crankshaft blank, as it passed by? Ahhh... the good ole days, when men were men, and women actually liked it. Safety... we don't need no stinking safety... we just came back from 4 years in a shooting war... we need jobs... On Sat, A

Re: [MBZ] Catalysts

Remove the cat... insert iron bar, beat with hammer until you can see through the cat from end to end... in it a honeycomb cat... re-install cat and run it like you have a cat. If your state has emissions inspection, it will not pass after being "barred".. plan for that. Likely, if it is plugged no

Re: [MBZ] Ghosted

I just flew a private business jet from Phoenix to Tucson yesterday [routine scheduled maintenance at a shop in Tucson] Departure from Phoenix was cleared instantly, no traffic. climb to 17,000 ft was cleared with no traffic [Phoenix is normally loaded with airline in bound and out bound traffic...

Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

Crazy times. I have a house I'm going to list and needed an appraisal. The day before the scheduled appraisal I TP'd the place with a case of toilet paper. Appraisal came in $300,000.00 over market... ;)) Just kidding folks.. but it's that crazy in this city.. On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 2:36 PM Dan P

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: ***SPAM*** OT: Resolute Desk Trivia

Are the reproductions made from repurposed wood of the same ship? [seems unlikely, but something I would like to know.] Also, is the matching desk in England in current use by the Queen? On Sun, Apr 5, 2020 at 9:14 AM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks Scott. >

Re: [MBZ] Abandoned! Rough 240D

Key words of importance: Abandoned. No title. Key questions without answers: Is there a lien on the car? Keys? Will it start and run? What do I have to do in Arizona to walk through DMV to actually get a clean title in my name. Do I have a mental health professional on speed dial to assist

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Resolute Desk Trivia

Interesting bit of our history. Thanks. On Sun, Apr 5, 2020 at 8:48 AM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There is more to the Resolute Desk story. For example there were two such > desks and Queen Victoria kept the other one. FDR added the modesty panel > to > hide hi

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Cruise Ship v. Navy Ship

I call dibs on the "funds manager" title... ; On Sat, Apr 4, 2020 at 6:21 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good idea. Cher and that ny broad with the big nose (babs or is it > boob? strysick) can go there with the money, and stay >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Cruise Ship v. Navy Ship

It's OK... Venezuela has a big navy and lots of spare ships. It's communist leaders will just issue them another one... Let's start a go fund me and ask all Hollywood to "contribute their fair share" to replace the ship you know, like the Clinton Foundation. On Sat, Apr 4, 2020 at 6:05 PM Mitc

Re: [MBZ] Is this worth $2k?

It's already green what could possibly be wrong with it? You don't own it yet? On Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 3:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/groups/39629295751/permalink/10159066249410752/ > > Sent from my iPhone > __

Re: [MBZ] A Mercedes go-kart? Or something

I can see you at the next coffee and cars, giving rides, in that one... pulling it there on a custom built trailer, pulled by a full size model of the same style... painted to match, of course. On Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 8:31 AM Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You co

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** ?

Does it have log books? Engine? What year? How long since flown or had annual? Wood wing spars? Stored inside? I'm interested maybe... On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 3:26 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > If you want another project I have almost all of > the parts for an Aeronca Chief. > > MG > > OK Don

Re: [MBZ] 400e centrifugal supercharger project

English translation: "Here, hold my beer, and watch this." On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 6:43 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anyone here speak German? > > https://youtu.be/IwaJ70FhTDk > > On Tue, Mar 31, 2020, 12:27 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > FYI. > > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Lively repartee for Jag basket case on BAT

Ghastly condition. Must have been parked in the ocean up to the door jambs.. Perhaps, some parts as a parts car but worth the effort? I would not invest the effort. On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 11:46 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Makes us look like choir boys.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Covid-19 News

>From personal experience, of all the injuries and infections I have experienced, death is the most difficult to recover from. Thus, I join Andrew in moving forward with aggressive use of drugs and procedures which show great promise of good effect in treatment... used well within the practice of

Re: [MBZ] Volvo PV544 on BAT

I owned one of those, decades ago... bought it for $8.00. The starter had burned out and it had been parked for 2 years... I primed the fuel system with fresh fuel and a little spray death start fluid, and got a rope pull start from another car.. drove it home.. Fixed the starter, which cost more t

Re: [MBZ] Ceiling fan

Last one I installed was in a limited access attic area. My solution was to simply cut the drywall ceiling between the joists making a neat rectangle opening, which gave me full access to the joists and easy access to feed wires up and out to the attic that had access. Once all the top side wiring

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN message from the owner

Second that ! On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 11:18 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks for all your work over the years Kaleb. If you would like help with > expenses just put out the word. > > > > > > On Fri, Mar 27, 2020, 6:15 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > merce

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

Ohh... good then we can be forced to buy $4,000 weed eaters and chain saws. Simple is good, dead simple is better. I can buy a new carb for a weed eater for about $12 bucks... I can only imagine what a computer injection system, with injector and an electrical system to run them would cost for

Re: [MBZ] OT what could go wrong

If you have to ask "how much does that cost" the Bentley is not the car for you. On Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 5:35 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The key phrase here is “engine out service”. Can’t imagine what that cost. > > -D > > > On Mar 23, 2020, at 6:48 PM, Floyd Th

Re: [MBZ] Cheap rotors

All the "bedding in" procedures seem to be a poor mans heat treat to stabilize the rotor grain structure and keep it from warping. In the good old days, cast rotors were made from virgin iron ore, rather than recycled scrap, such as they are now. Recycled steel in today's foundry mix is a melt of s

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