Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD)

2010-01-02 Thread LWB250
Run away from this as if your hair was on fire. Dan --- On Sat, 1/2/10, Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote: From: Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD) To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday,

[MBZ] Give him a sedagive???

2010-01-02 Thread LWB250
I gotta laugh about this CL ad. Not only is the title screwed up, but the description is good, too. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bfs/1534689731.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] On a Mac

2009-12-29 Thread LWB250
For all you Mac fanboys out there: http://pantlessknights.com/videos/music-videos/im-on-a-mac/ 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

Re: [MBZ] There's no accounting for taste.

2009-12-27 Thread LWB250
It's an Earl Scheib color. Very popular when I was a teen. Dan --- On Sun, 12/27/09, Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net wrote: From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] There's no accounting for taste. To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Date:

Re: [MBZ] There's no accounting for taste.

2009-12-27 Thread LWB250
no accounting for taste. To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009, 4:18 PM On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 8:36 AM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: (http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1517995226.html) It's an Earl Scheib color.  Very popular when I

[MBZ] One for you Francophiles

2009-12-23 Thread LWB250
On today's BaT: http://bringatrailer.com/2009/12/23/bat-exclusive-black-plate-1968-citroen-ds-21-pallas/ 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

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mac Starting Point?

2009-12-21 Thread LWB250
One of the big problems for both hardware and software companies relative to the enterprise happened probably 5-7 years ago, with the broad adoption of XP and related programs - the requirements for the average business desktop user is far outpaced by both hardware and software, making the

Re: [MBZ] Lights - Asian or otherwise

2009-12-20 Thread LWB250
I would encourage you to find someone who does silver plating. As I mentioned in an earlier post, this is what I had done with my W112 headlights, and they turned out very nice. Look around for someone who is a silversmith or (re)plates silver stuff. Dan --- On Sun, 12/20/09, TE

Re: [MBZ] Lights - Asian or otherwise

2009-12-19 Thread LWB250
I had a pair of Euro lights given to me for my former 1962 300SE. The reflectors were toast, so I took them to a plating guy. He stripped them, nickel plated, then chrome plated them. Didn't cost a lot (under $100, I think) but it took him a while to do it. They worked great, at least I

[MBZ] For All You Watch Fans Out There

2009-12-17 Thread LWB250
Check it out: http://www.thecoolist.com/omega-milestone-1941-watch/ 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 change delivery options

[MBZ] Shooting Brakes

2009-12-14 Thread LWB250
Spiffy. http://www.weetstraw.com/home/article/Shooting-Brake/97 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 change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Prince of Serborgia Obit

2009-12-13 Thread LWB250
It's a sad day for all of us: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/world/europe/13carbone.html?_r=1 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

Re: [MBZ] Sub umbra sede

2009-12-13 Thread LWB250
Uh, I posted that Dan --- On Sun, 12/13/09, tom tomscat tomsc...@hotmail.com wrote: From: tom tomscat tomsc...@hotmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Sub umbra sede To: mercedes diesel mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009, 6:24 PM Thanks, Rich, for letting us know about the sad news

Re: [MBZ] Sub umbra sede

2009-12-13 Thread LWB250
On Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:42:23 -0800 (PST) LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Uh, I posted that Dan Actually, Dan, Rich Thomas posted it at 1054 MST with the title, Death of a Benz Driver. You posted it at 1412 MST with the title, Prince of Serborgia Obit. It's an interesting story anyway. I even

Re: [MBZ] 1990 129 500SL

2009-12-08 Thread LWB250
The W126 chassis cars had a heat exchanger of sorts where warm coolant ran in a tube arrangement at the base of the windshield for de-icing.  Coolant flow was controlled by a valve the ACC system powered. I don't ever recall that being a problem. Dan --- On Tue, 12/8/09, Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] OT - What's fun to do in Tampa?

2009-12-07 Thread LWB250
Clearwater Beach is probably the nicest public beach close by.  If you want to drive a little ways, Santa Maria island, which is south of Tampa, is very nice.  It may or ay not be warm enough to swim - by the local's standards it will be cold, but for someone from a more temperate climate, it

Re: [MBZ] OT - What's fun to do in Tampa?

2009-12-07 Thread LWB250
Should be in the 70s during the day, might dip into the 50s at night.  Very little humidity this time of year - the only good time of year there is around that wretched place. I hope they had jobs when they moved there Dan --- On Mon, 12/7/09, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Tampa

2009-12-07 Thread LWB250
Oh, yeah!  How could I have forgotten the Dali museum! A definite must see.  Some pretty awsome stuff there, especially the larger installations in the back of the museum... Dan --- On Mon, 12/7/09, tom tomscat tomsc...@hotmail.com wrote: From: tom tomscat tomsc...@hotmail.com Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Tampa

2009-12-07 Thread LWB250
And don't forget the Sponge Museum if you go to Tarpon.  Heck, if you go there, you're about a mile from my in-laws.  They would welcome anyone for a cold beverage. Dan --- On Mon, 12/7/09, Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net wrote: From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] OT:Tampa

2009-12-07 Thread LWB250
It is a local point of interest in Ybor City, which was the center of the Cuban community in Tampa for many years, and is the oldest restaurant in the area, I believe. If you want real Cuban cuisine in Tampa, it's probably the place to go.  If you're just a bunch of drunken frat boys who want

Re: [MBZ] OT - What's fun to do in Tampa?

2009-12-07 Thread LWB250
Of course, if you *really* wanted to see places of local interest, I would direct you to Dale Mabry Highway and the infamous 2001 and Mons Venus clubs. Might want to leave the missus and kids at home for that outing, though grin Dan --- On Mon, 12/7/09, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] v-v-v

2009-12-06 Thread Lwb250
I would heartily agree with this after looking into what it would take to change the back bank of spark plugs on the wife's 2005 Mazda 6. Amazingly, you have to remove the intake manifold to get to them. Guess they'll stay in there for a while longer. Dan Sent from my iPod On Dec 6, 2009,

Re: [MBZ] OT a Macbook question

2009-12-06 Thread LWB250
Not that it matters, but AppleCare wouldn't have covered it anyway.  They have moisture sensitive microdots on all their internal assemblies that change color when they come in contact with a liquid. The minute the Genius at the Apple Store opens it up and sees one, you're done. What you might

Re: [MBZ] OT: Generators

2009-12-05 Thread LWB250
The question, How big of a generator do I need to run my house? is one we get every day. There are so many variables that come into play here that there is no typical response.  It all boils down to what you consider critical loads. What usually happens when someone asks us this is we give

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT: Generators

2009-12-05 Thread LWB250
Keep in mind that horsepower ratings are based on a particular point on the torque/horsepower curve - and speed.  I'm willing to bet that this alternator is designed to run at 1800 rpm, so check the horsepower curve on the engine at that speed - I'll bet you don't have 66hp, or even enough to

Re: [MBZ] Dealer tribute - Park Ave Motors - Palo Alto

2009-12-05 Thread LWB250
What I found interesting about living on the peninsula when I lived out there (San Bruno) was how you could travel a mile or two and each town/municipality was very different. The other thing I found interesting was how the climate gradually changed as you moved up or down the peninsula.  As

Re: [MBZ] OT: dv capture for Mac OS X 10.4

2009-12-05 Thread LWB250
I might have an older copy of iLife you can have.  Let me check and I'll drop you a note off-list. Dan --- On Thu, 12/3/09, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: dv capture for Mac OS X 10.4 To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want a finny?

2009-12-04 Thread LWB250
Damn.  I would jump on this if I had the $$. Dan --- On Thu, 12/3/09, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: [MBZ] Anyone want a finny? To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 10:37 PM

Re: [MBZ] Boeing

2009-12-04 Thread LWB250
Boeing Field in Seattle.  Right on the property. I used to stay at the Holiday Inn while on business there.  If my memory serves me correctly, they were open late on Thursdays, and I would always make it a point to go over and wander aimlessly around the place until closing. Dan --- On

Re: [MBZ] OT: Generators

2009-12-04 Thread LWB250
As long at you're operating at nameplate voltage and amperage, it should have no negative effects. That being said, most manufacturers will derate an alternator (generator) if it is going to be used for prime (continuous) use.  For that matter, there are a number of ISO specifications that

Re: [MBZ] Geo. Bush Intercontinental

2009-12-04 Thread LWB250
They are busy shoveling snow, according to this morning's weather report. Snow in Houston - that sounds pretty weird. Dan --- On Fri, 12/4/09, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Geo. Bush

Re: [MBZ] OT: dv capture for Mac OS X 10.4

2009-12-03 Thread LWB250
You don't have a copy of iMovie? Dan --- On Thu, 12/3/09, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: [MBZ] OT: dv capture for Mac OS X 10.4 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 7:55 PM I need to download some video off a

Re: [MBZ] NeXT is going

2009-12-03 Thread LWB250
The original (Apple) cubes are still very popular, despite their flaws.  I see them pop up every once in a while on my Mac forum. I can remember when the Apple education rep demo'ed a Cube for my school system when they first came out.  He was doing something akin to the early version of

Re: [MBZ] 300TD Rear lift gate shock bolts

2009-12-02 Thread LWB250
I don't see why you would need to, Michael, as long as you get hardened bolts for replacements. I did this job once on a 79 300TD and it was very unpleasant.  I think they used red Loctite on the bolts, as it took considerable force to remove them. Dan --- On Tue, 12/1/09, Michael Esh

Re: [MBZ] OT DVD Ripping

2009-11-30 Thread LWB250
Mac the Ripper (a Mac-based program) will rip anything.  And it's open source freeware, I believe. MacDan --- On Mon, 11/30/09, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT DVD Ripping To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: health update

2009-11-30 Thread LWB250
Don't discount anxiety.  I have never had a problem sleeping in my life until the last year or so.  With my new job/business my sleep patterns went south big time.  After about 6 months of minimal sleep, mainly because I would wake up at 3:30 and lay there worrying about what I had to do the

[MBZ] This One's for Jabba

2009-11-30 Thread LWB250
I know what Hurst wants for Christmas: http://www.dailyicon.net/2009/11/books-guido-mocafico-movement/ 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

Re: [MBZ] Fixing to head out to the garage to pull the engine out of my 140

2009-11-29 Thread LWB250
...@gmail.com wrote: From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fixing to head out to the garage to pull the engine out of my 140 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 11:24 PM On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 6:13 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com

Re: [MBZ] Fixing to head out to the garage to pull the engine out of my 140

2009-11-29 Thread LWB250
per buck). On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 8:13 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I just had someone in the business point this out to me: http://www.generlink.com/about_generlink.cfm A nice and very safe setup for a portable generator that eliminates the hassle of additional wiring and a transfer

Re: [MBZ] The engine is out

2009-11-29 Thread LWB250
Yeah, the Cable of Death approach is just that.  Tricky at best, dangerous as heck otherwise. Well pumps are nasty loads, as they are nearly always single phase and start under load.  Single phase motors as a rule are inefficient, especially when it comes to starting.  Inrush currents can be

Re: [MBZ] Fixing to head out to the garage to pull the engine out of my 140

2009-11-28 Thread LWB250
You need a standby generator like mine.  25kW and it literally runs the whole house. We had the first outage last week we ever experienced since living here.  Over 4 square miles out due to an interrupter failing at a local substation.  Had the next sub over not been down for maintenance we

Re: [MBZ] Fixing to head out to the garage to pull the engine out of my 140

2009-11-28 Thread LWB250
True, but being a former Kohler guy, I can tell you that when anything in the controls or back end goes pt! or zap! you're going to have a heck of a lot of $$ in it for repairs - if you can find the parts you need..  I can help you with that if you ever need it - there are some very

Re: [MBZ] Fixing to head out to the garage to pull the engine out of my 140

2009-11-28 Thread LWB250
: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 8:24 PM NO JOKE, I have been wanting one of those for a couple of years, but I think they are out of my budget.  I have at least wanted to get at least a portable one and rig up an outlet in the garage I can plug it into in the event its needed. LWB250 wrote: You need

Re: [MBZ] Fixing to head out to the garage to pull the engine out of my 140

2009-11-28 Thread LWB250
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 8:26 PM hey poos, why dont you find me something, come down here and rig it up for me. LWB250 wrote: True, but being a former Kohler guy, I can tell you that when anything in the controls or back end goes pt! or zap

Re: [MBZ] Fixing to head out to the garage to pull the engine out of my 140

2009-11-28 Thread LWB250
List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 9:47 PM On Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:13:34 -0800 (PST) LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I just had someone in the business point this out to me: http://www.generlink.com/about_generlink.cfm A nice and very safe setup for a portable generator

Re: [MBZ] W115 progress report and propeller shaft question

2009-11-27 Thread LWB250
I don't know about the 115, as I never did one of them, but if it's anything like the 123 chassis drive shaft, it's not a bad job as long as you can get the car in the air a decent amount. Be sure you don't back it into the garage, either, as you'll need the space to take the drive shaft out

Re: [MBZ] W115 progress report and propeller shaft question

2009-11-27 Thread LWB250
There are arrows and dots that are stamped on the drive shafts when they are assembled and balanced at the factory.  The arrow literally looks like this: = On the other piece is a dot, as in a dimple from a punch.  It matches up with the arrow. These are small markings and darned difficult to

[MBZ] Jones'ing For Old Memory

2009-11-25 Thread LWB250
If anyone has any old 512MB PC133, 144 pin SODIMM 3.3v laptop memory laying around collecting dust, drop me a note off list, please. I'm resurrecting a laptop at work for some very basic computing used (data collection from a generator controller) and I need to bump the memory up in this

Re: [MBZ] This might interest some folks here

2009-11-24 Thread LWB250
I need to find a source for a couple of cheap wireless panel type antennas.  I want to set up a bridge between two of our buildings, as it would be cheaper than running an ethernet converter over the twisted pair that is currently in place. Dan --- On Mon, 11/23/09, OK Don okd...@gmail.com

[MBZ] Sparkfun Freebies!

2009-11-24 Thread LWB250
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/news.php?id=305 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 change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] CL award winning ad writer of the day...

2009-11-23 Thread LWB250
Larry, I got a degree in education, and before I graduated knew that I didn't want to do it.  Between the lack of respect from students, administration that won't back you up, parents who treat you as an adversary rather than a partner, and accountability standards that are unrealistic, I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Skoolz...

2009-11-23 Thread LWB250
True.  I had an offer from a private school, which catered heavily to the big money in town.  Tony Dungy's kids went there, all the politicos sent their kids there, etc. They had no benefits to speak of, not to mention the faculty worked 9 hour days with one Saturday a month of in-service

Re: [MBZ] CL award winning ad writer of the day...

2009-11-23 Thread LWB250
When I was attending my college of ed. I was amazed at the amount of psychobabble that gushed from the faculty and grad students.  My department chair kept pushing me to stay on after my undergrad degree and do some graduate work.  I never really understood whether she was doing it because she

Re: [MBZ] I am NEVER selling on ebay again

2009-11-23 Thread Lwb250
25% of CL, to be exact. Dan Sent from my iPod On Nov 23, 2009, at 6:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: that is true, so I am sure its just a matter of time before the screw that up as well. Richard Hattaway wrote: I understand CL is at least partially owned by the fleabay

Re: [MBZ] My wagon is like a green house

2009-11-23 Thread LWB250
Some rental places will have them, too.  The really big ones are used for fire restoration in houses. And yes, ozone will rapidly degrade rubber and plastics.  Not something you want to overdue. Dan --- On Mon, 11/23/09, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: From: Allan Streib

[MBZ] Not MB - Rear Disc Brake (ABS) Puzzle

2009-11-22 Thread LWB250
Was doing the pre-winter walkaround of the wife's 2005 Mazda 6, and noticed that her rear brake pads were finally getting low (the fronts were done a while back.) Knowing that this is typically an inexpensive maintenance task and takes little time, I ran down to McParts and grabbed a set of

Re: [MBZ] Not MB - Rear Disc Brake (ABS) Puzzle

2009-11-22 Thread LWB250
Believe it or not, it's something like that After I did some research (and shame on me for not looking before starting) it seems that there is a special tool that is used to screw the piston back in the bore after it has move out.  The piston has two V shaped notches in it, and this special

Re: [MBZ] CL award winning ad writer of the day...

2009-11-21 Thread LWB250
Having been through this in two states for two different properties, and prevailed in both cases, I know there has got to be an appeals process.  Do some digging around and find out. They tried to pull the same crap with us on the house we currently live in (which last assessed at nearly $500k

Re: [MBZ] OT: Anybody ever drive one of these?

2009-11-18 Thread LWB250
I think I saw some shriners driving these in a parade once. grin Dan --- On Wed, 11/18/09, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Subject: [MBZ] OT: Anybody ever drive one of these? To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday, November 18,

[MBZ] Look out your back window and yak.....

2009-11-18 Thread LWB250
I like this. http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20091118/flat-out-amazing 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 change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] W115 Trim

2009-11-15 Thread LWB250
From my field stripping experience with 123s, I do seem to recall that the removal of the trunk lock and the black trim surrounding it has to be done from the inside of the trunk.  And yes, I do believe the lock has to come out as well.  Not a big deal. BTW, if you took the rain channel trim

Re: [MBZ] W115 Trim

2009-11-15 Thread LWB250
use a table saw to cut a slit in a piece of wood that will cradle the top of the trim when I'm hammering the sh*t out of it. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 3:04 PM

[MBZ] Did a Bird From the Future Sabotage the LHC?

2009-11-13 Thread LWB250
Some crazy sh*t these guys are playing with... http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1937370,00.html?xid=rss-health Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gasoline for the Wal-Mart good/bad debate

2009-11-05 Thread LWB250
Mao is correct in some respects.  A pig is still the common method of cleaning or checking the integrity of a pipeline, but is not commonly used to separate product.  Nowadays they allow the product to mix between loads, the term describing this beig interface.  Based on characteristics like

Re: [MBZ] Chinese Volvos

2009-11-02 Thread LWB250
Apple is a good example - there are plenty of companies in the Asian rim that would kill for their business, and they also know that Steve and Co. won't tolerate anything but the absolute when it comes to quality.  Apple has also developed long-term relationships with the companies they use,

Re: [MBZ] great fun from penoff's friend hector from 20 years ago

2009-10-31 Thread LWB250
I was cleaning out my inbox and just saw these. Amazing stuff, to see Hector when he was so much younger. Also, the LAX bit must have been one of Hector's occasional forays back into the business.  He definitely died his hair - it was pretty gray the last time I saw him, which would have been

Re: [MBZ] Buying a Lottery Ticket Today

2009-10-25 Thread LWB250
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 9:32 PM ATTABOY!  'So  he paid YOU significant cash to haul it away! Wilton - Original Message - From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Okie Benz mercedes@okiebenz.com; Banned ban...@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 2:55 PM Subject: [MBZ] Buying

Re: [MBZ] Buying a Lottery Ticket Today

2009-10-25 Thread LWB250
Essentially, yes. Dan --- On Sun, 10/25/09, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying a Lottery Ticket Today To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 9:36 AM LWB250 wrote: Yup.  And now I got

[MBZ] What is an 85 TDM Worth These Days?

2009-10-25 Thread LWB250
Just dug mine out of a pile of books.  Other than a little curling of the cover corners, it's in perfect shape. I know you can't get these any more, at least I don't think you can. I'm thinking eBay for this bad boy, unless someone here wants it. Dan

[MBZ] Buying a Lottery Ticket Today

2009-10-24 Thread LWB250
Bought a jukebox off a kid last week on CL.  He's had it up for several months starting at $500, and hasn't budged on the price.  I'm not that interested, as it's a CD juke, not a vinyl one.  He claims it works fine but needs some TLC to equalize the amp.  Hmm. Anyway, I start throwing offers

Re: [MBZ] painting

2009-10-17 Thread LWB250
There was an issue with clearcoat finishes on MBs in the early 80s, if I recall.  A number of cars were repainted courtesy of MB.  I saw quite a few of these in Florida, as the climate accelerated the issue. Dan --- On Sat, 10/17/09, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: From: Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] captain lou albano died today

2009-10-15 Thread LWB250
Hector Guerrero (Eddie's big brother and son of the famous Guerrero) is a good friend of mine and an elementary school PE teacher.  The nicest guy you ever met. Dan --- On Thu, 10/15/09, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] captain

Re: [MBZ] captain lou albano died today

2009-10-15 Thread LWB250
died today To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009, 7:26 PM i bet he doesn't talk much about the time back in 77 when me and tanaka kicked his and chavo's asses all over the olympic auditorium On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 6:16 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote

Re: [MBZ] captain lou albano died today

2009-10-15 Thread LWB250
there before HS and then he and I were college room mates, I remember him showing me DtB's house that was down the street from his when I visited.  I was mightily impressed, but never saw him, which was a disappointment. --R LWB250 wrote: Dan (who went to school with Dick the Bruiser's son

[MBZ] DIBS!

2009-10-13 Thread LWB250
Back off, Wachsmuth, I saw it first. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=290358658276viewitem= Dan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] The cheapest LeSharo I've ever seen...

2009-10-12 Thread LWB250
If I didn't still have a confidentiality agreement in force I could tell you stories about these things that would make your toes curl. A Deer Shanny would be the best application of this thing I can think of.   The deer would probably enjoy it. Dan --- On Mon, 10/12/09, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] The cheapest LeSharo I've ever seen...

2009-10-12 Thread LWB250
seen... To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, October 12, 2009, 7:13 PM LWB250 wrote: If I didn't still have a confidentiality agreement in force I could tell you stories about these things that would make your toes curl. 2.2 Frenchy motors, or LeSharo-Phasar-Centauri

[MBZ] Beatles Picked Apart

2009-10-12 Thread LWB250
Cool BBC program where they dissect popular music track by track.  Neat stuff by the Beatles: http://waxy.org/2009/10/audio_analysis_of_the_beatles_multitrack_masters/ Dan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[MBZ] Interesting 6.3 - Some Profit Taking Going On

2009-10-10 Thread LWB250
Check it out from our buddies at BaT: http://bringatrailer.com/2009/10/09/original-bankers-hotrod-1971-mercedes-benz-300sel-63/ Dan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: [MBZ] Howto on resoldering ACC?

2009-10-07 Thread LWB250
I'm uploading the pictures I did of an ACC RR on a 123 to my dot Mac gallery.   Here's the URL: http://gallery.me.com/dpenoff#100140 Got questions?  Ask.  I've never gotten around to writing the narrative for this, but I think the pictures will help a lot. Dan --- On Wed, 10/7/09, andrew

Re: [MBZ] Howto on resoldering ACC?

2009-10-07 Thread LWB250
, 2009, 10:56 PM Very nice, a narrative would be useful but not absolutely necessary. --R LWB250 wrote: I'm uploading the pictures I did of an ACC RR on a 123 to my dot Mac gallery.  Here's the URL: http://gallery.me.com/dpenoff#100140 Got questions?  Ask.  I've never gotten around to writing

Re: [MBZ] [Vets] holy crap, 6.3's have come down in price

2009-10-06 Thread LWB250
It's in the heart of M-100 country, too.  Beware. Dan --- On Tue, 10/6/09, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Vets] holy crap, 6.3's have come down in price To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date:

Re: [MBZ] Another bird strike

2009-10-05 Thread LWB250
No bird strikes today when I flew on board a Westwind II from KIND to KOSH and back.  Nice tailwind on the return - over 340 kts.  45 minutes doorstep to doorstep.  An older airframe but a nice ride for a small bizjet. Beat the heck out of the old Kohler Co. Citation. Dan --- On Mon, 10/5/09,

[MBZ] Don't Drink and Climb

2009-10-02 Thread LWB250
This ranks right up there http://yosemiteblog.com/2009/10/01/dont-drink-and-climb-video/ Dan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091002/21335d36/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] AAA

2009-10-01 Thread LWB250
As the spouse of a former AAA member, I can say that even with our company discount it was still something I would have.  Because we have fairly late model cars (2001 2005) I'm not terribly worried about breakdowns or needing a tow, but it's nice to know if we needed them it would be taken

Re: [MBZ] AAA

2009-10-01 Thread LWB250
: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 9:00 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] AAA As the spouse of a former AAA member, I can say that even with our company discount it was still something I would have.  Because we have fairly late model

[MBZ] The New Woody

2009-10-01 Thread LWB250
This is safe for work, trust me... http://www.joeharmondesign.com/index.html Dan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091001/47c7b9a7/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] broke down

2009-10-01 Thread LWB250
Which is great if you own an MB, which I don't at present.  And it doesn't cover your other cars and motorcycle, either. I'm not knocking roadside assistance, just pointing out that AAA is a global form of coverage, so no matter what you're driving it covers you... Dan --- On Thu, 10/1/09,

Re: [MBZ] OT: powercraft table saw

2009-09-27 Thread LWB250
Check out the resources at OWWM - Old Wood Working Machines. I have done some restorations of old equipment, and have found it to be the best resource for such things on the Web. You might have to join the forums (no charge) and post a question... www.owwm.com Dan --- On Sun, 9/27/09,

Re: [MBZ] Nice Pic from Len Sokoloff

2009-09-25 Thread LWB250
Len probably has one of the nicest Ponton convertibles I've ever had the pleasure to ride in. The dash alone (courtesy of Drew Tibken) belongs in a museum. Dan --- On Fri, 9/25/09, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice

[MBZ] 10 Ugliest Cars

2009-09-22 Thread LWB250
Not sure I agree with all of the choices, but... http://www.oddee.com/item_96780.aspx 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 change

Re: [MBZ] ticketable

2009-09-21 Thread LWB250
I doubt this is a real school, as federal funding does not cover any sort of schooling after age 22 for ESE students. There are a lot of companies running day programs for the developmentally disabled that do things like this. Dan --- On Mon, 9/21/09, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] ticketable

2009-09-21 Thread LWB250
It was that way in Florida as well. Only exception is riders under 21 - in Florida you have to wear a helmet until you're 21, or you risk a suspension of your endorsement. Dan --- On Mon, 9/21/09, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject:

Re: [MBZ] ticketable

2009-09-21 Thread LWB250
Everyone in my family held a private (pilot) ticket at one time or another, as my Dad had a plane (Beech Bonanza V35) and held an instructor's ticket. There are other private insurers who routinely insure pilots - it's not a big deal, nor was it any more expensive than regular term life, if I

[MBZ] Visualization of the SP 500

2009-09-21 Thread LWB250
Cool: http://uniformchaos.org/stoc.php 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 change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] we pay, that's who pays

2009-09-21 Thread LWB250
Indiana had a $10 increase on motorcycle endorsements you pay every year with your registration. It goes to a state-run fund for spinal injury research, I believe. While I'm all for sound medical research that might benefit me or a family member, I would prefer that I get to make the choice

Re: [MBZ] algae

2009-09-17 Thread LWB250
http://www.conntect.com/fueladditives/biobor/ Dan --- On Thu, 9/17/09, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] algae To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009, 10:23 PM RLE wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 240D Dash wood

2009-09-16 Thread LWB250
If you can completely separate the wood from the metal substrate, use 3M heavy duty trim/upholstery cement in the spray can. There are two kinds - one for light bonds, and one for heavy - let me look in my MB stuff and I'll get you the numbers for the heavy duty stuff. If you use this they

[MBZ] As Usual, BIMBY RAWKS!

2009-09-16 Thread LWB250
While I still don't have another Benz (and it's been like 3 years now, I think) I still buy parts from Rusty and BuyMBParts whenever possible for the existing fleet of Asian cars (Nissan and Mazda) in the stable. Sent Rusty an e-mail for a cabin air filter for the wife's Mazda 6, got it a few

[MBZ] This One's for Woger

2009-09-15 Thread LWB250
Of course, I am sure there are others who will appreciate it as much or better.. http://grainedit.com/2009/04/09/vintage-porsche-posters/ Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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