Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nomination for eBay's idiot of the week
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:05:46 -0500
>Firefox has spell check too.
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From: "V Layton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] Nomination for eBay's idiot of the week
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:52:27 +
>
> I thought I would beat K
I thought I would beat Kaleb to the punch!
I considered awaiting to see if anyone here would notice, but I didn't want
to miss any value in whatever sage counsel and frank opinion might be come
of it. I realize I may have brought my sanity further into question,
so besides that.
I
Thanks for your helpful response, lookng forward to my next chance to use
it.
Cheers
Vince
Club 123D President
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Hi Everyone!
Anyone have this item and use it? I bought one and have tried to use it, it
seemed to lock the steering wheel when we had it straight, but after the
alignment (which was good) the steering wheel rested center to one side. (I
do know all about road crown, so beyond th
Thanks Kevin, that's great. Where's it from, your own creative literary
work? Can a keep a copy amonsgt my W123 archives?
Vince
Club 123D President
http://www.club123d.org
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Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> Dont forget, your used parts purchases from Okiebenz are what funds this
> list.
I wouldn't hesitate to aquire something I need from ya! Let me know if you
offer something really tasty like euro lenses for front or rear of
something. Still wish I could have seen y
I care! :)
Wish I'd have known you were selling parts a little earlier; I just
bought a cache of 123 parts on craigslist, the only problem being that
they're all the way down in Cape Goober...
Vince, do you by chance have or know where I might find a set of
French-spec "jaune selectif" fog l
Vince, your listings are rather decent, I must say (to quote Martin Short's
Ed Grimsley character).
One cavil, however. The rear doors on the 300TD wagon are larger than the
300D sedans, so it is UNlikely the rear door panel you're selling will fit
both types of W123 diesel. If I am correct in
Plus I REALLY wanted to write a post with both the words: "Golly" and
"Crack" in it!
Perhaps I'm the only one with such odd humour.
Vince
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I'm not getting any insulting insinuation yet, but the critique is good for
me I'm sure. Hell that's why I posted here. I know thre is much pride and
discretion amongst this group, so it makes for a good reality check. It's
my eleventh day, and the zero feedback is a bad indicator, but gotta
I think he's blowing smoke.
Ooops. Shoulda asked if I could light up first!
Thanks for the tips and clarifications of what constitutes crack.
My user name is
club123d
I figured you'd all spot me right away, and maybe I should say something
first! (not to be egotistical but that you guys a
From: "Jeff Zedic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hmmm, I still don't understand the 5th..why would an innocent person
use
it?
So basically, using the 5th is a tacit admission of guilt, no?
If I caused serious accident, I'd admit faultwhere's the problem?
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
It's protecti
I'm sure the last thing a Canadian wants to be called is an American.
(We're the imperialistic scum of the earth, don't you know?)
Those in Mexico just aim for US citizenship, and everyone south of that has
their own country name.
"American" is just a leftover common term no one else wanted,
Buy it now = Zero depreciation. Too bad the AC is converted.
Vince
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Nope. Married my 3rd girlfriend. (Been with her for 12 years) She didn't
agree to it for the $600 custom diamond wedding ring I had made from the
most reputable jewler in St. Louis.
The 4 diamonds are pretty puny thou
Why not wait till next year when they are a couple hundred? All these game
consoles drop 70% in cost and then become obsolete. Will you really have
fond memories a decade from now from having a PS3 in 2006 vs 2007?
Here I am defending nice MB's that cost $5k that some folks think is
overspen
I actually hope a couple of my preferred candidates WILL do this...I don't
like their pandering to popular philosphies for votes...sick of hearing they
are for everything anyone is...
Stand for something and stick to it dammit.
It's also helpful to look at what they've done in the past, if
I installed a new hood pad on my 126 about 3 years ago. It totally
desintergrated. I think this is abnormal but can't figure out why.
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Uh no, price in the ad means nothing. If the seller has a car in there
and the price is listed at say, 5000, and you call him up and he says he
would take 3000, but you would have gone 4000, he lost. If it were
reversed and you told the guy you would give him 4k and he would have
taken 3, t
Per Kaleb:
When buying and selling cars, or anything for that matter, whoever names
their price first, looses.
Can't say I agree with that. Interesting philosophy. I'm sure it's true to
a degree...
I'm going to vote for "whatever both partie agree on"
YOU personally may think it's in
Helllo Striplin boys and girls!
If you have a W123 or are just a fan around St. Louis this weekend,
consider stopping in on our car show Saturday. It'll be a small, casual
and enjoyable affair.
If interested, PLEASE E-MAIL me:
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My site is down for reconstruction right
That would rock Tom.
Thanks for the reply Kaleb.
I was hopoing the Okie Q would have coordinated with another event down
south of me by you guys but it's not even close, so it was just a pipe
dream.
Some of you guys might like to know I just published 14 little video clips
on my website of
Hi Folks! and Tom,
There were too many schedule conflicts for yesterday, so all those signed up
have agreed on a new nate, June 10th (saturday) I hope this frees you up
Tom, and of course anyone with a W123 can join the festivites.
What is the officail date and plan for this year's Okie-Q?
From: tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
...unfortunately, my grandmother will have my head on a
platter if I don't go to Kansas City this weekend instead.
Next time, Vince. Sounds like a good time.
Tom,
123 uber alles
Right on, I'm hoping it will run well. We keep floating between 9 a
Not usually. 5 seconds seems long for a system on the fritz. Usually the
light is the first sign. Why don't you think they work? Did you test them
for resistance? Are they under 1 ohm? (the max you would want, about .6
new)
Vince
Club 123D President
http://www.club123d.org
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ype try to get as many participants
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possible INCLUDED which is the opposite of your policy of EXCLUDING.
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-Original Message-
From: V Layton
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 9:11
Hello folks
I thought I'd mention (in case you hadn't heard) that Club 123D's 3rd annual
Spring driving event is coming up Sunday May 21st. I'm sorry for the short
notice, but thought some of you might like to know. Spring has sprung here
and I'm pretty much booked for repairs until the last
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] WHAT THE HELL?
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 08:44:53 -0500
Its a scam I think, Im pretty sure I remember this car a while back.
V Layton wrote:
> Why did I first think it was likely a sob story con also?
>
> Perfectly titled, Kaleb. I have no idea. Three c
Why did I first think it was likely a sob story con also?
Perfectly titled, Kaleb. I have no idea. Three car sentances and 4 tragic
reason paragraphs
the whole lsisting is the saddest or sickest e-bay description I've read
yet. Wow.
Vince
Club 123D President
http://www.club123d.org
I'd agree unecessary, in fact I haven't HAD to do that yet since I thought
of it! I have done that to access the modulator on the turbos, it's just
s easy to lower it while you work, especially when one doesn't have a
lift! (Yes, I support it with a jack, to avoid undue stress on things)
If it has the proper bolts, it IS a 10mm.
Try to find a 7mm sometime!
I bought the Zone 12, 14, 17mm set just for the blasted 14mm (rear diff,
manual trans plug)
Personally, I think it's easier to lower the trans mount to access the
starter bolts better, at least on a 300, a 240 gives you mo
ject: Re: [MBZ] AMG diesel don't laugh
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 08:54:26 -0600
V Layton wrote:
> This may put me in the criminal category but I can't wait to simulate a
> AMG to a W123 diesel.
>
> Tastefully, of course.
>
> They did merely pretty some up, so it's not
I didn't.
You guys found me!
Vince
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This may put me in the criminal category but I can't wait to simulate a AMG
to a W123 diesel.
Tastefully, of course.
They did merely pretty some up, so it's not a total poser move.
Diesel greatness with a little extra sporty style? Best of both worlds!
Vince
From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PRO
Thanks for the replies regarding the exploding glow plugs, all. I'm still
waiting to check the car myself.
I've been concerned about Bosch glow plugs (80006) for a while now, and once
heard a while ago that Bosch which made SPARK plugs for MB for a long time
was superceeded with NGK spark plu
Bummer.
Vince
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Subject: [MBZ] Well the POOS 250 LWB is gone
Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 18:09:04 -0600
Took a ride ov
Where in MO? I may have a prospect or two...
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Vince
From: "Brian Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: [MBZ] 240D for sale in Missouri
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 18:05:16 -0600
I
Sure, for a price. Get all the body and interior you can, and don't worry
too much about the mechanical, all can be serviced. Good Luck
Vince
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 d
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 2
From: Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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This line kills me!
Very good, is it yours?
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Perhaps he means it's fast enough to outrun the Reaper on his skateboard?
From: "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice 300CD
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 11:56:37 -0700
I'm st
ME? Is there another Vince?
Too late, I saw it!
I also couldn't resist the 3-wheel motion link either, thanks. I'd thought
I'd seen gawdy (or is it gaudi) before, you've opened my eyes!
Vince
(who likes custom, within reason)
From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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It's obvious this is the sort of seller/saleman who would say anything to
sell it, no trust can be placed in any statement of quality or history. The
picture does the car far more credit, as well as a remotely knowledgeable
inspection.
Sorry, but if you can't even bother to look at the back o
Greetings W123 fans and Club 123D interested parties:
This is essentially an advertisement for USA's only-known (so far)
full-fledged automobile club EXCLUSIVELY for W123 chassis cars
known as "Club 123D" It's posted in the spirit of general W123 chassis
enthusiast interest, and very pertinan
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rare 300D (W123) test film from 1976 German TV
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2006 13:29:14 -0600
neat. Too bad I cant understand german.
V Layton wrote:
> This seems to
s round about 12.5l/100k's and has a lot more power. Then
>given the fact that diesel is usally about 10cents dearer than petrol the
>300D and 230E cost about the same to run.
>
>Hendrik
>
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>From: "V Layton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>T
This seems to be new on the net, sorry if you've all seen it ages ago but I
thought it was so cool I had to speak up anyway. I've been seeking this
sort of thing for years, while this was very satisfying, it has not exactly
helped cure my desires for more W123 history! Scroll down to "free" an
Don't know, weird symptom, isn't it?
Vince
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Subject: [MBZ] glue oozing mirror
Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2006 06:13:03 -0800 (PST)
I'm the subject line describes this common problem
sic Centre at Fellbach?
Apparently they keep the first and last example of every model.
There are some nice and historic machines there.
https://www.cms.daimlerchrysler.com/emb_classic/0,,0-195-78866-1-200655-1-0-0-0-0-0-3490-78641-0-0-0-0-0-0-0,00.html
Hendrik
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I agree. I get mine the same way, too. I'm about to get my third one, the
first I got was issue #10- that feautred the very last W123 280CE ever made-
so obviously I was pretty pleased. I would like to get the whole back
collection, it think it's $49, maybe $55 dollars. It was started in 200
You all may have seen this ages ago, so sorry if this is redundant, but I
"found" it recently and think it's totally bitchin'
It's a Ferrari-cam screaming through Paris - big file - advise avoiding if
you are still on dial-up
http://www.glumbert.com/media/rendezvous.html
New Club 123D Membership registry facts and statistics pages-
Hot off the web publishing presses:
2 document pages, one is not even linked to from my site yet-
adverstised and premired here FIRST at striplin.net/okiebenz.net (pending
new name, right?)
- get a peek at our development of membe
Best used trans story I have is the $150 "parts" car I got for that price
BECAUSE of the "bad" transmission. With a new hollow fluid screw, some
related gaskets, and the two MISSING housing bolts and FLUID- I got it to
work pretty good. In fact, I sold it to a member for $100 and he had me
in
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To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] vacume leak/no engine stop
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2006 10:40:18 -0800
I am liking having Vince here. He is full of information that is good
A very good observation, although a sickening thought! Perhaps the Nigerian
W123 company could set up an honest business utilizing that! Surely someone
is clever enough to market that stuff, especailly euro lenses, bumpers and
special body parts like front air dams and stuff. I guess that's w
The original modulators from early 772.3 transmissions were rather crude
and were revised in the mid/late 80s to smooth out the rather harsh
shifting (especially when cold). The color was changed. There may have
been other revisions as well. I have seen a listing of the various
modulators and thei
From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 02:59:28 -0500
V Layton wrote:
>
> No, but will TRY to download it a
According to data I have, the green modulator was used in the 300SD and SDL
cars with the 617 and 603 motors, and the red was fitted to W126 with the
350SDL (1989-1991) OM603 motor, so perhaps the trans isn't ORIGINALLY from a
1984? Little help, but this is what I understand is the case with th
No, but will TRY to download it and see it (computer allowing) when I get
back from the store tonight. I thought the Finns wern't allowed to mod
thier cars due to regulations. This is based on a segment of video (I am
reviewing right as I type) of a Finnish immigrant named Antti Rahko, who
re
hopelessy late and pointless. Sorry.
Note to self: Hit send
Vince
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] vacume leak/no engine stop
Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 03:32:13 +
First, le
First, let me say the 1985s are the most complicated and vacuum (emmssion)
control laden of all the W123 diesels, and I don't know precisely how
everything works exactly, but-
The photo (63) -the red circeld bit should have a "Y" that on one end has
the small black tube that leads into the fir
The technical transmission series numbers aren't my best subject, (very
complicated, little data access) but I always understood the red were for
1980-1985 non turbo diesel automatic cars, the 722.2xx trans, and the green
were for the 1981-1985 722.3xx transmissions for the turbo 300 diesels, an
The little black vac line that goes into the fire wall is a vacuum system
relief vent line, which connects to nothing- it goes into the fire wall to
suck in the cleaner cabin air rather than the engine bay air-
The white plastic valve on the IP pump is responsible for the vacuum venting
action
Yes, it I'm sure it's MB, it has the star on it, and the numbers seem to be
in the MB part no. configuration.
Here's some I got:
186 264 06 01 (on main casing)
along with- 222 66 which appears to be tacked on
on the part with the levers:
111 260 13 14
another, very hard to read number tha
ok nevermind they didn't attach...
I must not be too good at working this list's functions!
Oh well...
From: "V Layton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manny trans
Date: Sat
I sent pictures, they are subject ot Kaleb's approval since they were all
too big for the requirements, sorry. Anyone interested in giving this
mystery-to-me trans a good home for just shipping, email me directly and
I'll reply with the pics attached.
Thanks
Vince
From: Craig McCluskey <
OK here is the rest, if Kaleb approves, each is too big to slide under the
40kb screen
Here are some pics of the free transmission
>From: Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Subject: Re:
Ok, let me try this again one at a time.
Here are some pics of the free transmission
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>Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manny trans
>Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 16:2
I recently heard this mentioned elsewhere, I had never heard about it before
or at the time, very interesting. I obviously need a list of produced VIN
and engine numbers and certain ID features- I'd like to think I could spot a
phony, it depend on how good it was done, and why would anyone want
-0600
I think it would be nice of some chineese company or whatever licensed
to start making brand new 126's, 123, and even 115's
V Layton wrote:
> That is wild, I'm amazed such a thing iswas allowed. On one hand I find
> it a sad, pathetic imitation of engineering and marketing
That is wild, I'm amazed such a thing iswas allowed. On one hand I find it
a sad, pathetic imitation of engineering and marketing/advertising that I
wouldn't want diluting the car "gene" pool, but on the other hand, it's nice
to see developing prosperity and capitalistic economic growth in area
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 08:20:49 -0600
So who is the certain unnamed mercedes parts seller?
V Layton wrote:
> Hello to all the Mercedes fans here at Striplin.net!
>
> This is my first "post" here and I'm sorry it took me
Hello to all the Mercedes fans here at Striplin.net!
This is my first "post" here and I'm sorry it took me awhile to contribute,
I'm kind of a one track person with precious little time these days (which
is good, I guess!) but now I've found some time I can concentrate on geting
used to this
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