Ya talking 'bout a FLEX joint? 'Think I remember 2 of em on the shaft -
front and rear; heavy rubber/fabric; easy do-it-yourself. Or could be
bearing in middle. Mark drive shaft alignment before removing ANYTHING -
make sure you get it back with original orientation to adjoining parts.
Wilton
joint?
Nope, ujoint. I think used is the way to go. I bet the '82 240D I pulled the
amber fogs and grill from would have a good one. Just a matter of getting
the yard to pull it and not screw up the orientation.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:28:59 -0500
From: Wilton Strickland wilt
'Had the same prob on my '80 240D 'bout 22 years ago; replaced blower; DIY
job above front pass feet behind glove box.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 2:05 PM
: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D U joint?
2 different things. Flex disks are at the ends, the u-joint is in the
middle.
Wilton Strickland wrote:
'Wonder why I'm remembering flex discs on my '80 and '81 123's? Did
they
change to U-joints after '81, I wonder
mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 4:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 blower cutting in and out
Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com said:
'Had the same prob on my '80 240D 'bout 22 years ago; replaced blower;
DIY job above front pass feet behind glove box.
Is there any
Yes, 'zackly.
Wilton
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From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 blower cutting in and out
Is there any inspection or test of the motor that can
Low.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net
To: Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 4:18 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Heater
Hi, All.
My 190DT has a coolant leak in or around the heater core. The
coolant goes down very slowly,
time it quit it was -10F
out, rode 45 miles to work and 45 miles home with no heat. The next day the
rotten bugger worked fine.
3 screws to replace IIRC.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:04:04 -0500
From: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 blower cutting in and out
There's one for Debbie! ;))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice 126 on ebay
Looks very nice and the kind of car I'd like, but for the
Another one for Debbie! 'May need some spinning wheel covers on those 16
inch wheels, though. ;)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] its a Reagan
My first thought was unburned fuel in exhaust pipe, but could it have that
much? Enough to keep at it for a while?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:41 PM
Subject:
But you're 'bout to be. ;)))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] its a Reagan era sedan
I always think of a classic as something that shouts
If it's just dusty, can ya vacuum the outside of it using a soft brush to
conseerve water? Or blow it off with a leaf blower? ;)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 17,
Of course, we all care. 'Fine little fella! He'll soon be driving that
tractor, and suddenly, he'll be 40 years old and even 50 - my oldest is 51
already - shocking how fast time goes. Squeeze him a plenty while you can.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin
You'd probably DELIVER an esprersso for her to enjoy in the comfort of her
own home.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dealership
Rich
We never learn. ;)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts
Debbie will probably steal but 300E during the warmer
Was that in Raleigh? Please tell me; 'just wanta make sure I don't go
there.
BTW, I occasionally go to an indie in N. Ralegh - D E Quality Ser.
Wilton
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From: Trampas Stern tst...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December
Half way through AF OCS in June '60, I flew home to SWMBO for few days. She
met me at RDU on our '56 Chevy. As I backed out of the airport parking
space, I felt slight grinding in left front wheel. Next day bought new
bearings for both front wheels. When I pulled the left wheel, I noticed
that
Wonder why it burned on the left rear corner? Some exhaust prob?
Wilton
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From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
To: Banned List ban...@okiebenz.com; mercedes Mailing List
mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 5:47 PM
Subject: [MBZ] never seen
But would USCG make such a run in the middle of Okieland? ;)))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 7:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act
And which
.
But ... no.
On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 6:59 PM, Wilton Strickland
wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote:
But would USCG make such a run in the middle of Okieland? ;)))
Wilton
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From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday
BTW, Wonko, did you ever pull duty at any of the Great Lakes CG stations?
Wilton
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'Looks like it's way aft of the antenna.
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- Original Message -
From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] never seen anything like this before
Power antenna caught fire..
for boot camp, Elizabeth City NC for avionics school, Cape Cod as
a
Petty Officer, Yorktown VA for OCS, Pensacola FL for flight training, New
York City, Washington DC, retired.
No.
But I did move to Iowa.
On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 7:32 PM, Wilton Strickland
wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote:
BTW, Wonko
as it is, there are active duty bases (other than
recruiters) in Iowa.
On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 7:22 PM, Wilton Strickland
wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote:
I have no doubt whatsoever that you would respond without a blink if
you're
nearby and able, but I doubt CG keeps many assets in mid-Okieland - you
'Seen coupla RBV's (SUV's) tires up near here in NC, too, with no ice near
them.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] stupid drivers
Glenn Brown
recruiters) in Iowa.
On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 7:22 PM, Wilton Strickland
wilt...@nc.rr.comwrote:
I have no doubt whatsoever that you would respond without a blink if
you're
nearby and able, but I doubt CG keeps many assets in mid-Okieland -
you
knew
my question, and we both know
. Amazing as it is, there are active duty bases (other
than
recruiters) in Iowa.
On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 7:22 PM, Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
wrote:
I have no doubt whatsoever that you would respond without a blink if
you're
nearby and able, but I doubt CG keeps many
'Had the receptacle that my van block heater was plugged into in MI UP on a
switch in the kitchen; flipped it on soon after getting up; engine, etc.,
would be ready by the time I went out in 50 min. to an hour or so. 'Even
had a small elec. heater sitting on the engine cover inside the van; this
'Just make sure you're not over weight for your trailer license. 'May bring
a ticket if you are.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 1:45 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Using truck
How 'bout weighing the rig at local grain elevator?
Wilton
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Or scrap metal/salvage/recycle facility?
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- Original Message -
From: Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 2:29 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Using truck scales
How 'bout weighing the rig at local grain elevator?
Wilton
In early '63, I started going on alert with B-52's 3 and 4 days at a time.
For several times about midmorning the first day of a 3 or 4 day alert tour,
SWMBO would call to tell me the car (year-and-a- half-old '61 Pontiac) would
not start. I'd tell her to call neighbor, service station, etc.
'Better hope the loose lug nuts havn't allowed the wheels (at the holes) to
cut into the lugs (the bolts) at their bases, weakening them.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 4:59 PM
I have never smoked ANYTHING and absolutely and certainly not crack, but my
'87 300D (110 kmi) built in Oct '86 started on first rotation (as usual) one
morning last week after sitting overnight in 20 degree weather. 'Held the
glow for 5 seconds or so after the glow light went out; started
Server error
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
To: Banned List ban...@okiebenz.com; mercedes Mailing List
mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 10:21 PM
Subject: [MBZ] [Fwd: From Thr BIG THREE]
Original Message
Server error
Wilton
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From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
To: Banned List ban...@okiebenz.com; mercedes Mailing List
mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 10:22 PM
Subject: [MBZ] [Fwd: FW: No sir officer, we've just been fishing]
'Glad you're safely back at home, Kaleb. 'Been worried about ya all day.
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'Need to bring that Porsche down here and let me exercise it a bit for ya
during the winter maybe a dozen times or so; 'keep it outta that nasty salt
up there and still have it exercised a bit. I could even fly up there and
bring it back, etc.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: E M
to the US. Think we need to
crunch
some numbers over a couple of iced tea. ;-) hee hee
Ed
300E
2008/12/13 Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
'Need to bring that Porsche down here and let me exercise it a bit for
ya
during the winter maybe a dozen times or so; 'keep it outta that nasty
salt
'Day after Hurricane Fran in '96, tried to fiind 5KW generator. None
available locally. 'Called SIL in Charlotte; he bought one and met me with
it 'bout half way here (near Greensboro). Got it home, checked it out, got
ready to hook it to my system, and started pulling on the rope to start it.
Thanks
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 12:30 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] This ad does not make any sense
Wilton wrote:
Sounds like a Seinfeld joke - festus.
It's funnier
Condensation again. Air/moisture infiltrated through the concrete. Now if
they could have sealed it against air/moisture infiltration, they could have
saved it.
Wilton
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From: Archer arche...@embarqmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent:
I have a pure sine inverter, supposedly, in the 124 to charge my mobility
scooter. I keep wondering how close to pure it REALLY is.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 10:56 AM
] Ice storm
Wilton Strickland wrote:
I have a pure sine inverter, supposedly, in the 124 to charge my
mobility
scooter. I keep wondering how close to pure it REALLY is.
Where'd she hide your oscilloscope?
Mitch.
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Usually in blue plastic or fiberglass?
The original that I grew up with was all wood, of course, and painted white.
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From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 1:48
acres to hide on, none of stuck around to
see
him come out. Ahh...the good ole days.
Mike
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Wilton Strickland
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 1:53 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
'Coulda been much more interesting if it had been hermetically sealed.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: relng...@aol.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 3:23 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] rust
...US time capsule yields rusty car The 1957 Plymouth Belvedere car was
Yeah, 'could get some free heat 'pending on what ya feed 'em. ;)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 5:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ice storm
Curt Raymond wrote:
I just
When they opened that thing up, it was half filled with water. But you
could tell it had been up to the top with water over the years.
Wilton Strickland wrote:
Condensation again. Air/moisture infiltrated through the concrete. Now
if
they could have sealed it against air/moisture
Really??? ;
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 6:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today
yea, i do think the hours are lousy. They dont have junkers
Wonko, at 65, you'll go on Medicare with everybody else, but
Tricare-for-life (retired military ins) will become your secondary insurer
with Medicare as primary. I've had amazingly fantastic coverage for my CIDP
problems for the past 8+ years. It's sort of upsetting, though, to remember
that you
I was gonna say plaid coat, but I've been holding it back a day or so -
'didn't wanta sound like I was profilin - he DID say it's a class
outfit, didn't he?
Wilton
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From: relng...@aol.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 9:36 PM
Subject: Re:
Go ahead and make yourself some good money on that 140 and don't feel
bashful about it.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 12:31 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is
What happened to that TD a few days ago?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 12:27 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 300E questions
I'm on the hunt as everyone knows. Just got in and
Oh, that is gutsy!!! ;)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 12:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Burnt smell in microwave oven
My wife is getting an iron...
If I'm not on the list
So Kaleb can get 124 parts cars for songs in Canada, import 'em, part 'em
and make millions. Ed, maybe, you can be his Northern territory agent.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, December 11,
? ;-)
Ed
300E
2008/12/11 Wilton Strickland wilt...@nc.rr.com
So Kaleb can get 124 parts cars for songs in Canada, import 'em, part
'em
and make millions. Ed, maybe, you can be his Northern territory agent.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com
If a 201 heater core is in the box with the evaporator like a 124, changing
heator core and evap are the same - have to take both out (the box) to get
to either. 'Not really such a big deal if you have time patience, another
car, etc., just a lot of very simple stuff.
BTW, I took B-47's apart; I
Sounds like a Seinfeld joke - festus.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 7:22 PM
Subject: [MBZ] This ad does not make any sense
Original Message
'Mighty sorry 'bout that, Kaleb.
Wilton
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From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:46 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Got whacked today at work. I at least have 30
I used to find some patches of ice in Lincoln, NE, and the MI UP
occasionally, but never tried to find one deliberately. ;))
Wilton
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From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:30
Buy more parts, he says.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Smith, Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on
Kaleb,
Sorry to hear about that and remember that
Kaleb, since the dealers are gonna be pissed at losing the ad deals you sold
'em for your boss, is there a way you could take 'em over and do 'em in an
ad business for yourself? You already know HOW to do it, don't you? Can
you turn this into a business opportunity for yourself somehow?
Wilton
, Dec 10, 2008 at 2:51 PM, Wilton Strickland
[EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:
I used to find some patches of ice in Lincoln, NE, and the MI UP
occasionally, but never tried to find one deliberately. ;))
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'Zackly. But only HALF-smart? ;)))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze -- idea and encouragement
You have good computer
'Likely to top $90k? I may not be buying a new E63 after all.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:08 PM
Subject: [MBZ] photos of the new E-Class
This the one you just bought?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:37 PM
Subject: [MBZ] VIN check please
1FTZR45EX3PA68911
Just out of curiosity. Should be (dammed well better be)
Good luck. Have checkbook ready.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Max Dillon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 2:29 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Wife dropped of MB at garage today
I've been too busy with work and travel to address a few issues with my
That's what I've been saying about the RBV's (Ridiculously Big Vehicles -
ah, SUV's) for MANY years.
Another question I've been asking for AT LEAST 15 years as I drive past so
many McMansions all through the countryside, Where are all these
30-year-old people getting all the money to build these
Send it down here for 6 months or so, and I'll check it out for you. I
may need to drive to CA and back; maybe coupla trips to NE and MI; could
possibly even stop by Toronto for a few minutes to let you see it.
;)))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Of Wilton Strickland
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 8:44 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cerberus wants money back
That's what I've been saying about the RBV's (Ridiculously Big Vehicles -
ah, SUV's) for MANY years.
Another question I've been asking for AT LEAST 15 years
I lived in the MI UP near The Soo for 4 years; never had any 4WD; did fine
with '71 Chrysler st. wag. and '64 Dodge van; drove on packed snow and ice
several months every year with Sears/Michelin steel belted radials - no snow
tires and no chains.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Mitch
They were - out of things to do, that is.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed
For sure. I can recall getting waved off two
Yea, the one with the damn fool for a pilot crashed at Spokane several years
ago trying to do a pitch out, fighter-type go around. Several in his unit
had warned that he was gonna kill somebody and refused to fly with 'im.
'Think it's on youtube.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Jim
, and also, I
think he was piloting during one very low fly over. From what I read, he
had a bit of a reputation, and not one that made a lot of ppl want to
come
forward and jump in the plane with him.
Ed
300E
2008/12/8 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Yea, the one with the damn fool
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Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed
I think he was in serious trouble before coming anywhere near the power
lines!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_L5MEHVnQ0feature=related
Ed
300E
2008/12/8 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Yea
'Doomed long before the power line.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed
Yea, big trouble when he went to that steep
'Looked out toward the cars last night about 9 and saw a light on in the
350SDL!!! 'Had looked out earlier and saw no light. 'Tried to roust SWMBO
asleep on second floor; no response. 'Hobbled out to the car with my
walker - 'didn't realize it was so cold! Now, I've lived in NE, UP of MI,
CA
-
From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 3:02 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed
Wilton Strickland wrote:
'Doomed long before the power line.
How's the saying go?
The are old pilots and bold pilots
, December 08, 2008 3:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 phantom
Wilton Strickland wrote:
BTW, did you notice - I was brave enough at first I was gonna send SWMBO
out
to investigate? ;)
What kind of pistol does she carry?
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 phantom
The cold outside would have been no match for the cold inside.
--R
Wilton Strickland wrote:
'Looked out toward the cars last night about 9 and saw a light on in the
350SDL
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 5:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed
Wilton Strickland wrote:
Right. This guy was noted for being bold/reckless. 'Think they were
all
LtCol's aboard, Bomb Sqdn CO, sqdn operations officer (sqdn #2) flying
You wouldn't pitch up and around like that to escape on a low run - you'd
more likely be back right beside it doing that. Gotta be straight and level
and tail to burst upon shock arrival. On a low level bomb run, you'd be
going AT LEAST twice as fast as the fool in the pattern; you'd approach
Mention of the Vega reminds me. 'Early summer '76; I was Civil Engineer at
George AFB, near Victorville, CA. Daughter was rising junior in college
here in NC. She called and said she and a girl friend were driving friend's
new car to see us for coupla weeks. 'Few days later, they arrived in a
Wow! Wonder what the import fee would be to give it a proper Southern
home? ;))
Wilton
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From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 7:13 PM
Subject: [MBZ] diesel wagon ??
What do you guys make
I'm surprised by the 'Diesel part of it, too..
Wilton
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From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] diesel wagon ??
It's absolutely great on gas if that helps. I
apologies for any problems that you might think had occurred,
not that any did of course, I'm just saying IF anything did happen
--R
Wilton Strickland wrote:
Mention of the Vega reminds me. 'Early summer '76; I was Civil Engineer
at
George AFB, near Victorville, CA. Daughter was rising
chutes -- no
need to call names! You missed your target but you did your best, so GOOD
JOB.
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(give retard chute time to deploy and slow the bomb)
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After it was in the turn, 'couldn't help it - left wing stalled, etc.
Wilton
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Wilton Strickland
'Just saw on CNN: While GM was losing $39 billion, CEO was getting raises
and $15.7 million/yr. Damn!! I coulda done it for half that!!!
Wilton
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'Coming around.
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Kaleb wrote: I took my latest 300E out for a little spin today. Runs
Yes,I think they're 28000 and 29000.
Wilton
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Yes, that's what I mean
as interesting as the one about dong it in the BUFF
[whatever that is].
BillR
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'Just saw part of The Guardian (USCG) on TNT; 'bunch of tough,
courageous
guys, I tell ya.
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MOVING IN THE BUFF by Wilton Strickland
Several weeks after I arrived here at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC, I learned
that one of our crews was going to deliver a B-52G from our unit to Edwards
AFB, CA, for a test crew there to fly a couple of times with ALCM’s (Air
Launched Cruise Missiles) during
Ya gotta keep the CG (center of gravity) within certain limits on all of
'em - in flight and on the ground - more so in flight.
Wilton
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Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2008 3:37 PM
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it, or will the current fleet continue on for several more
decades?
Thanks for the stories Wilton.
Ed
300E
2008/12/6 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MOVING IN THE BUFF by Wilton Strickland
Several weeks after I arrived here at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC, I learned
that one of our
of the pictures
I've seen of them, is the amount of wrinkles in the skin!! Some pics I
have, the skin has so deep waves, hard to believe it doesn't fail. Is
this
just due to all the cycles on the airframes?
Ed
300E
2008/12/6 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'Planning to use the remaining H
, from most of the pictures
I've seen of them, is the amount of wrinkles in the skin!! Some pics I
have, the skin has so deep waves, hard to believe it doesn't fail. Is
this
just due to all the cycles on the airframes?
Ed
300E
2008/12/6 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'Planning
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