Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?

2012-12-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I shared a $75/month huge 2 BR apt. walking distance from the Minneapolis campus of the U of M back in grad school. Life was really cheap there. Next year I had my own basement apt. near the St. Paul campus for $90/mo IIRC. The landlord purchased my 1959 Volvo for $325 cash when I left decided t

Re: [MBZ] Ft Hood

2012-12-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I hope they just leave him alone. Forcibly doing anything to a murder suspect can only lead to more appeals later and attendant delays in the administration of justice. On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 10:08 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Depending on how devout one is, wearing of a kippah is only required dur

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Ft Hood

2012-12-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Agreed - completely offensive. There must be a new definition of "Christian". On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 5:08 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > That was wildly inappropriate. For a minute I thought I was on Banned. > > Dan > > > On Dec 21, 2012, at 5:01 PM, rdeaf...@aol.com wrote: > >> Hang the muslim & then

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

2012-12-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
How far north, Glenn? On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 6:58 PM, Chris James wrote: > > Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you too! > > > > -- > Chris J. > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] The Diesels Are Finally Coming to the U.S. (If You’ve Got the Cash)

2012-12-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I would love to drive out to CO and fly back, minus my white 30TD. On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 7:31 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Dec 21, 2012 4:18 PM, "clay monroe" wrote: >> >> That sounds like a business >> opportunity. Snag a semi, >> get a car carrier and load it up. > > The guy who founded

Re: [MBZ] asheville trip

2012-12-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
When is your next swing thru DC RIch? I am still somewhat grouchy that you renegged on our previously proposed get-together. On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 8:48 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > I'm going to Asheville tomorrow, or somewhere up near there in the > mountains. Not driving a Benz though. > > --R >

Re: [MBZ] Plates

2012-12-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
We have two large (18 lb.) BLACK cats, one of whom has asymmetric FANGS. Enough to scare off any would be intruder. We also lack an ostentatious McMansion and drive 3 old diesels and one Smart so why bother to break in? On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 11:13 PM, WILTON wrote: > No, and she, indeed, woul

Re: [MBZ] The Diesels Are Finally Coming to the U.S. (If You’ve Got the Cash)

2012-12-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Informally... On Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 4:41 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Selling your 300TD? > > Dan > > > On Dec 22, 2012, at 2:58 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >> I would love to drive out to CO and fly back, minus my white 30TD. >> > > >

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

2012-12-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Yes but it's in Rockville, MD: In and Out Auto Body. Very reasonable and they do good work. Ask for Luis and say that I recommended them. 301-340-0393 On Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 11:42 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > > > Dan Penoff wrote: >> >> If the rockers and/or jack points need to be repaired/replac

Re: [MBZ] nice 240d?

2012-12-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Wonder why he provided no details regarding transmission mileage AC rust, etc. On Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 9:24 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > #1 daughter had a burgundy SL > I had a Burgundy 300SDL > and a 123 Burgundy 300D > all at the same time. I wanted to get a picture of three bu

Re: [MBZ] Timing chain replacement advice

2012-12-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Hey Dimitri, You should have changed the timing chain at 100K miles so first roll back the odometer. On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 7:12 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: >> >> Thanks. This is great stuff. About the tool; I'm not sure how it works. It >> keeps the chain against the c

Re: [MBZ] Timing chain replacement advice

2012-12-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
o pull and feed the chain - you, me, Gael! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 28, 2012, at 11:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >> Hey Dimitri, >> >> You should have changed the timing chain at 100K miles so first roll >> back the odometer. >> >

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

2012-12-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
not want >>> to read all of that, if not I can send off the list, but I think it >>> could be important info for anyone. I have attempted to just state the >>> facts. I am also going to post photos on a website link. This is not a >>> situation anyone wants to fi

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1992 Mercedes 300TE Station Wagon - $2000 (Winchester, MA)

2012-12-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
OK I give up. What's wrong with it? On Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 5:15 PM, Frederick Moir wrote: > Not mine, also. etc. > > Fred Moir > Lynn MA > Diesel preferred. > > - Forwarded Message - >>From: "fred.s...@yahoo.com" >>To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com >>Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2012 5:56 PM >

Re: [MBZ] Wheels

2012-12-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
My 9/69 280SE 3.5 coupe had factory alloys on the build sheet. On Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 7:20 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > The 250S came with steel wheels and chrome ring/hubcaps. Those bundts were > snagged off a 107/123 116 or 126. The boltholes should fit. Tires may or > may

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1992 Mercedes 300TE Station Wagon - $2000 (Winchester, MA)

2012-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I completely missed the bashed door. I see a lot but observe way less. On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 8:17 PM, Hendrik and fay wrote: > 3. Someone stole 124 and 140 off the speedo > 4. It has the worlds ugliest headlights > > Hendrik > who has a 300TE the same colour but it's 2wd > > > On 30/12/12 15:4

Re: [MBZ] i know you ALL want a peugeot, no WE don't

2012-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Seems a reasonable SP considering all the useful parts. On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 9:52 PM, Rick Hawkins Java wrote: > Actually it would be REALLY difficult to put the wheel back on the car in > the photos since i'd have to go back in time a couple of summers . The > car is currently back in the

Re: [MBZ] OK - anybody there?

2012-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
And peanuts are legumes anyway. On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 10:39 PM, Tim C wrote: > On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 7:51 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > >> WILTON wrote: >> > Where is the Kirkland nut processing facility? Where are their peanuts >> > grown? >> >> Dunno. >> I hope someone can tell us. The compa

Re: [MBZ] Spray on chrome

2013-01-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
So is this a DIY job? On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 6:52 PM, OK Don wrote: > There was an MB calendar a few years back that had photos of a couple of > new MBs that were finished in all chrome. I always wondered how they did > that - must have been an early version of this process. I never thought of >

[MBZ] 10 cars that are out of stock

2013-01-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/10-cars-so-popular-theyre-out-of-stock-2013-01-03?siteid=nwtpm ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Cold starting

2013-01-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
You should drive it up to WInnipeg where on a warm day it gets as high as 5 degrees! On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 5:43 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Marshall Booth used to say that the best compression check was the ability to > start in cold weather. In other words, compression is not a problem for your

Re: [MBZ] Lock

2013-01-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Had to be mostly for labor. On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 10:14 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > W140 wrote: >> >> FYI: Dan, I just replaced my lock (1992 300SD), the cost at the dealer was >> $1215.00 >> Walt Lasher >> Seattle >> 1992 300SD/S350 > > > The old one wouldn't unlock? > > Mitch. > > > _

[MBZ] OT Need propane heater for my garage

2013-01-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Northern Tools has some awesome sales on space heaters. I like the convenience of propane and will only be heating the garage to keep my heirloom tomato seedlings toasty during their vulnerable time. Any recommendations? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] OT Need propane heater for my garage

2013-01-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Great idea. Who wants to loan me some dogs, kids, and a treadmill? On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:39 PM, Tim C wrote: > On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 8:58 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > >> There's also the two birds, one stone approach. >> Instead of heating the whole garage with a space heater, why not build a >

Re: [MBZ] Heaters

2013-01-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Interesting. I can only run heaters on 20 lb. propane tanks as there is no gas hookup in my garage. On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 5:38 PM, burton anderson wrote: > I have 2 propane heaters for sale in CT, where I live. Changed to natural > gas. > One is vented, the other not. The smaller is 15000-20

Re: [MBZ] OT Need propane heater for my garage

2013-01-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
-R > > On 1/5/13 1:58 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> Great idea. Who wants to loan me some dogs, kids, and a treadmill? >> >> On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:39 PM, Tim C wrote: >>> >>> On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 8:58 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: >>> >&

Re: [MBZ] Heaters

2013-01-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I lie in inner suburbia so no big outside tanks for me. On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 5:07 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > I transport mine in the back of my wagon, securely strapped so it can't move > around. I also make the trip both ways with the windows down so there is > plenty of air flowing and the po

[MBZ] 1999 E320 rear door panel R/R

2013-01-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
My friend needs to repair the locking mechanism on his 1999 E320. Anyone know how to remove the RR door panel? Looks a lot different from my 123 wagon... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic Tools

2013-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Brilliant! On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 10:23 PM, G Mann wrote: > Clean it once, really well, then cover the end with simple masking tape. It > doesn't have to be elegant, just put tape over the magnet area. The magnet > will still work just fine, can even be immersed into oil if need be. When > it get

Re: [MBZ] 1999 E320 rear door panel R/R

2013-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 11:13 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> My friend needs to repair the locking mechanism on his 1999 E320. >> Anyone know how to remove the RR door panel? Looks a lot different >> from my 123 wagon... > > > http:/

Re: [MBZ] 1999 E320 rear door panel R/R

2013-01-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Hah. Thanks - looks doable. On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 10:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 11:13 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: >> Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >>> >>> My friend needs to repair the locking mechanism on his 1999 E320. >>> Anyone

Re: [MBZ] OT shoes and repair - wristwatches?

2013-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I'm hooked on vintage self winding Wittnauer and Longines watches from the 60s and earlier... On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 10:24 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > My favorites are the 21 jewel watches by Bulova (Swiss made) and Elgin from > the 40's and 50's. I have a couple that can keep time to a second

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mail hacked?

2013-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Just your ssn and bank account numbers. On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 9:33 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > Yeah, stuff about your chimney. > > --R > > > On 1/8/13 9:04 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: >> >> I think my Yahoo mail got hacked, anybody get any weird messages from me >> lately? >> >> -Curt >> >> ___

Re: [MBZ] Civil Engineer Looking for Work - OT

2013-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I know of at least one African American participant but there may be others, as there are several noms de plumes in use. On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 9:46 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > Tim wrote: >> He was a good sport about it, but privately it frustrated him that so many >> otherwise-educated Americans h

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300 Diesel

2013-01-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
A neighbor has one of these - same color. For the life of me I can't understand why it isn't a turbo. The car just screams BORING! On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 7:45 PM, Benz Hogs wrote: > I can take a look at this if someone is that desperate :) > > Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL > '98 ML320 "Max

Re: [MBZ] Maui being an island and all...

2013-01-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Old college buddy of mine owns the Rancho Aloha Kona coffee plantation. If anyone visits please tell Bruce I said Hi and intend to visit him one of these days. I'd be curious to hear what his plantation is like. www.ranchoaloha.com On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 7:54 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Skiing

2013-01-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I didn't see a photo - what does it look like? On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 10:59 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: > Anyone been down the mountain in a Zorb? > > http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2020088090_apeurussiazorbingdeath.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Skiing

2013-01-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
No thanks - not interested in hitting a tree head-on at 60 mph.. On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 11:34 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: > http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=zorb+ball&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=zorb+ball&sc=8-9&sp=-1&sk= > > Gerry > > From: "Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Skiing

2013-01-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Except that otherwise sensible people did just that... On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 3:17 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: > Is there anything to say other thanDUH!? > > Mike > On Jan 10, 2013 1:07 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel" wrote: > >> No thanks - not interested in h

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump diaphragm removal.

2013-01-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
240D On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 5:10 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > what kind of car is it? On the TD and the SD you basically just undo the > cap screws holding it on, after you get some stuff out of the way. > > --R > > On 1/11/13 6:35 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: >> >> So planning ahead on my timin

Re: [MBZ] Skiing

2013-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
er hospital. Walked away from hospital very gingerly > and have not been skiing since. I was very lucky. > > Michael E. Esh > 231-286-2344 > > > On Jan 10, 2013, at 3:17 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: > >> Is there anything to say other than....DUH!? >> >>

Re: [MBZ] ignition switch wires on 1984 300D turbo and other problem

2013-01-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
The wipers are switched to the ignition. Did they stop working after the MM change or after the ignition replacement? On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 10:52 PM, Rick Hawkins Java wrote: > Folks, > > If you remember, a month or so ago, i pulled the plug off of the back of the > ignition switch of Daughter

Re: [MBZ] Skiing

2013-01-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
h > 231-286-2344 > > > On Jan 13, 2013, at 9:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >> Sounds pretty awful. What'd you break? >> >> On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 8:21 PM, Mike Esh wrote: >>> I did that back in 1986. Skiing in Vail, lost control, jumped a catw

Re: [MBZ] OT: RKBA

2013-01-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I would worry myself sick that the wrong person might get a hold one one of them. On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 7:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > If you think more gun control is going to fix anything you probably need to > be out of here. I have a loaded gun in every room of my house, in every car,

Re: [MBZ] OT: RKBA

2013-01-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Yeah - what gives? I thought we were protected from this sort of OT stuff. On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 7:32 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: > By George, you're right. I looked at the address: www.okiebenz.com/lists/ > and assumed it applied to all the lists. Careless of me; sorry. That was > the only rul

Re: [MBZ] '93 500e on Portland CL

2013-01-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I saw them new for $70K. Doesn't seem all that long ago either... How the mighty have fallen... On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > You don't see these too often. > > http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3536505834.html > > Alex > ___

Re: [MBZ] '93 500e on Portland CL

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
6:56 AM, wrote: > You or the car?:) > Any news or your B-day? > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 15, 2013, at 10:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >> I saw them new for $70K. Doesn't seem all that long ago either... >> How the mighty have fallen.

Re: [MBZ] '93 500e on Portland CL

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Good sleuthing! On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 10:01 AM, Tim C wrote: > On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Alex Chamberlain > wrote: > >> You don't see these too often. >> >> http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3536505834.html > > > Eight pictures (6 exterior) and none of the driver's side? > > -Tim >

Re: [MBZ] OT might be political and scary DBR

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Wow - does that mean you're in Boston now? On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 12:50 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > I had dinner last night with the woman who put together the "binders full of > women" for Mittens when he was guvnah of Mass. > > --R > > > ___ > http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] '93 500e on Portland CL

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Touche. On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 12:48 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Cassius Clay was born on that day. Muhammed Ali was not. > >> If so, I wouldn't have far to fall ;) >> >> I sent you a separate update regarding tomorrow. For the rest of you, >> Jan. 17 is the birthday of the f

Re: [MBZ] Free 300 CD Seats

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I could use a couple more nice 123 grilles if anyone is in the surplus-sing mood... On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 1:28 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > A buddy of mine is moving and liquidating his E-bay parts. He has front and > rear seats. they are FOB in Walpole MA and must be removed by end of this > mont

Re: [MBZ] OT: RKBA

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Trivializing Hitler by ascribing all sorts of relatively benign things to him is one of my pet peeves. On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 2:37 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > We need to bring back Schadenfreude Wednesdays > > Dan who shouldn't continue this thread because Hitler has been mentioned and > who's

Re: [MBZ] '93 500e on Portland CL

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Thanks. Those are photos from my relative youth On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 3:36 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Have a happy birthday, you don't look a day over 60! > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 > > Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] OT might be political and scary DBR

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
gt; > On 1/16/13 4:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> Wow - does that mean you're in Boston now? >> >> On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 12:50 PM, Rich Thomas >> wrote: >>> >>> I had dinner last night with the woman who put together the "bin

Re: [MBZ] Voltage

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Slipping alternator belt?? On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > Something strange happened on the way to the forum today..actually my > doctor appointment this morning > > Being in Maine it was still dark, and snowy, and foggy, etc., etc. So I had > the lights, wipers, and re

Re: [MBZ] OT: RKBA

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Why? On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 5:06 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > You should name on of your cats "Peeves" > > --R > > On 1/16/13 4:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> Trivializing Hitler by ascribing all sorts of relatively benign thi

Re: [MBZ] OT: RKBA

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
You have to quit lobbing those bon mots over my head. Aim a little closer to earth. On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 5:20 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > It can be another pet, Peeves > > --R > > On 1/16/13 5:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> Why? >> >> On We

Re: [MBZ] OT might be political and scary DBR

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Good catch. We of a certain vintage remember JFK's charming pronunciation... On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 5:22 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > Yer not supposed to go to Cuber, and that is not where I am going. > > --R > > On 1/16/13 5:09 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> C

Re: [MBZ] OT: RKBA

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Mystal and Polydamas. On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 5:24 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > "Welcome to my humble abode, which I share with my lovely wife and our pet > Peeves." > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 > > Andre

Re: [MBZ] They took their ball and when home

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I wonder why anyone would feel secure knowing that I MIGHT be packing heat. On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 8:35 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > Kaleb wrote: >> ...I have very little patience or respect for somebody who is scared of the >> very mention of guns. >> > > It is hardly fright about mention of guns

Re: [MBZ] OT: RKBA

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
decessors were > quite arrogant, tolerated us humans most of the time. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 > > Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >>Mystal and Polydamas. >> >>On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 5:24 PM, Max Di

Re: [MBZ] OT GUN They took their ball and when home

2013-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
We have two cats on the bed and some boxes underneath but no bazookas. On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 10:02 PM, Hendrik and fay wrote: > Yes sort of like the mere mention of gun control makes them act like the > King of England is invading and they only have 20 assault rifles stashed > under the bed. >

Re: [MBZ] They took their ball and when home

2013-01-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I doubt I could be any politer. On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 11:30 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > "An armed society is a polite society" > > --R > > On 1/16/13 8:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> I wonder why anyone would feel secure knowing that I MIGHT be packin

Re: [MBZ] OT GUN They took their ball and when home

2013-01-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Frankly, kids getting mowed down in school is way more disgusting.than the current debate. On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 11:42 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > The whole current debate about gun control, at the national level not on this > list, is a manufactured distraction to get the people's attention away

Re: [MBZ] OT GUN They took their ball and when home

2013-01-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
d about tens maybe hundreds of children burned alive. Do > you doubt that this killer was bent on death, and would have used whatever > means were most readily at hand? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 > > Andrew Strasfo

Re: [MBZ] ON TOPIC rubber doodads that hold the rad in place

2013-01-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Thanks, Randy - appreciate your effort but I am not holding my breath. If they look like exhaust hangers and are the same size we will allow you to replace them with exhaust hangers. You might be able to copy a part number, however, which is the more elegant solution. How much snow has fallen si

Re: [MBZ] ON TOPIC rubber doodads that hold the rad in place SNOW

2013-01-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
lot like concrete. > > Randy who wonders why he came back from Honolulu > > On 17/01/2013 4:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> Thanks, Randy - appreciate your effort but I am not holding my breath. >> >> If they look like exhaust hangers and are the same size we

Re: [MBZ] OT GUN They took their ball and when home

2013-01-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
g that could be used to kill. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 > > Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >>Not sure what your point is. What if he used a dirty bomb? . >> >>On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 3:39 PM, Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] OT GUN They took their ball and when home

2013-01-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Wow - why wasn't she convicted of such a horrible crime? On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 9:18 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > Or be like Janet Reno and incinerate them. > > --R (sent from my miniPad) > > On Jan 17, 2013, at 5:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Not sure what your p

Re: [MBZ] OT GUN They took their ball and when home

2013-01-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
> were on the books. He would have found something to use, a nation cannot >> outlaw and eliminate everything and anything that could be used to kill. >> -- >> Max Dillon >> Charleston SC >> '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 >> >> Andre

Re: [MBZ] OT GUN They took their ball and when home

2013-01-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
n 18/01/2013 11:14 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> Yeah, like a toothpick! Or maybe a telephone cord to strangle each >> kid with individually. or a hammer to bash each kid in the head. Or a >> rock!! The gun had NO role whatsoever in this tragedy. I am >> beginning t

Re: [MBZ] OT GUN They took their ball and when home

2013-01-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Aha, another left wing conspiracy. On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 12:33 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> Wow - why wasn't she convicted of such a horrible crime? > > > Attorney Generals never see jail time, even when Congress votes

Re: [MBZ] OT GUN They took their ball and when home

2013-01-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
is that evil or madness will not be stopped by eliminating > firearms! > > Best regards to all, > > Greg > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew > Strasfogel > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 9:14 AM >

Re: [MBZ] Final gun comment

2013-01-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
It's way easier picking on innocent 5 year olds than an adult who has real guns and is a serious threat to do real mayhem. On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 11:47 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: > After the following incident I'm convinced that gun possession is a serious > risk, that all guns should be confiscate

Re: [MBZ] Hooah

2013-01-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Peace Corpse. On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 3:09 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Marines, or Army vet? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 > > Scott Ritchey wrote: > >>Hooah. >> >> > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] Final gun comment

2013-01-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
What culture? I taught my son to be careful, but fearful? No. Are you talking about the culture in your home town or is this yet another "straw man"? On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 4:11 PM, G Mann wrote: > Without going to any discussion about guns, period, let us look at the true > source of this you

Re: [MBZ] Bravery

2013-01-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Oh, why not just arm each of them? On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 9:25 PM, Benz Hogs wrote: > Imagine if they trained kids in school to gang rush a gunman that's killing > their fellow students. 20+ kids rushing to tackle the gunman would put him > out of commission. Sure, a few might die in the rush,

Re: [MBZ] Drills and shelter WAS: OT: Final gun comment

2013-01-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Hey, any kid who thinks there are no dangers in the world lives in a cave or off the grid On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 2:45 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yep, As Scott said, the real world has consequences, whether immediate, > deferred, or whether people are in denial. Laws of Fi

Re: [MBZ] pagoda sidemarker delete project

2013-01-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Another dangerous "do gooder" who must be stopped! On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 9:32 AM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > So as ya'll know, a friend in DC helped me replace my 240D timing chain this > past weekend. In exchange, I helped him with some bodywork on his pagoda. > Check it out here: > > http

Re: [MBZ] pagoda sidemarker delete project

2013-01-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
He made it more esthetically pleasing, which is good. On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> Another dangerous "do gooder" who must be stopped! > > > Because he made an old car that's probably only driven in f

Re: [MBZ] pagoda sidemarker delete project

2013-01-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I watched and nodded approvingly. On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 9:56 PM, wrote: > Thanks. The car needs more bodywork so it'll be a while before it's painted. > I have to repair the nose as well. > > It has a 560 engine mated to a 5 speed manual getrag tranny. The challenge > was finding an appropr

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I got out of bed successfully this monring. It was 13.6 F. On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Tim C wrote: >> >> On Jan 23, 2013, at 9:32 AM, Craig wrote: >> >> > On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:26:11 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: >> > >> >> My 240D started in 2 degree weather this am up in Maine! Tha

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
13.6 Canadian degrees inside, 13.6 US degrees outside. On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 12:59 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: > > Inside your house? > > Randy > > > On 23/01/2013 11:49 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> I got out of bed successfully this monring. It was 13.6 F.

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Huh? How do you dewater fuel in the tank?? On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 10:33 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > I'm surprised at gelled fuel, its not really that cold out. I've driven in > much colder and not had gelled fuel. I suppose you might have a supplier that > doesn't properly adjust for the temps

Re: [MBZ] Final gun comment

2013-01-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Well said, Randy. I would be just as upset if the forum were highjacked by a group of gun control advocates, even though this is the position I espouse privately, I do not feel this forum is the place to have such a controversial subject raised, and thrashed around, ad nauseum. ALS On Fri, Jan

Re: [MBZ] OT Camp

2013-01-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Colored green - or the other meaning (sustainable)? On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 9:27 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > I just put a green "tin" roof on my house. Lots of fun when the acorns start > falling. > > --R (sent from my miniPad) > > On Jan 27, 2013, at 11:20 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: > > Tin roofs

Re: [MBZ] Roofing - was: OT Camp

2013-01-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Our 1940 tract house still has its original slate roof. AFAIK it has only needed minor repairs in 70+ years. On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 11:39 AM, Brian Toscano wrote: > My grandparent's had a house with a slate roof. Everyone really liked it, > except there were a few times that it needed repairs

Re: [MBZ] 100K '93 400E on eBay

2013-01-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I normally like green, but in this case the car looks like it was dunekd and wrung out a dozen times to remove all traces of pigment. On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 2:39 PM, Chris James wrote: > Came across this browsing eBay yesterday & was going to share it with the > list. I see it's gone today, gues

Re: [MBZ] 100Kmi '93 400E on eBay y4uhahyq

2013-01-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
ack would be my first choice though. > > On 1/28/2013 3:43 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> I normally like green, but in this case the car looks like it was >> dunekd and wrung out a dozen times to remove all traces of pigment. > > > -- > Chris J. >

Re: [MBZ] 100Kmi '93 400E on eBay y4uhahyq

2013-01-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
0D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial > POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers > > > > > > > > On Jan 28, 2013, at 7:57 PM, Chris James wrote: > >> >> Yes, very nice indeed! The color suits it well. >> >> http://lnk.nu/classiccarsmancheste

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

2013-01-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
This is called LUST Leaking Underground Storage Tanks On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 11:36 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > I don't know for sure, but the township might have records of these kinds > of things. And there are other clues... if there is a newer tank in the > basement, where was the old on

[MBZ] 1985 123 manual needed, spare 1983 manual available

2013-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I wondered if anyone would be willing to sell me their 1985 123 Repair manual: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-Factory-Service-Manual-1985-123-126-107-201-/190784109086?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item2c6b9e7a1e&vxp=mtr Conversely, if anyone would like the comparable 1983 model year m

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

2013-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
No one is stealing - it's called representative democracy. On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 1:49 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Exactly. I view all entitlements and hand outs from federal government as a > Perversion of the law. Government is taking money by force from one group of > people and giving it to

Re: [MBZ] 1985 123 manual needed, spare 1983 manual available

2013-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Uh uh. On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 2:03 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Have you tried calling MBUSA to see if they have any in stock? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 > > Max Dillon wrote: > >>That is an "Introduction to Service" manual, not a repair manual. A >>very

Re: [MBZ] Low mileage '86 300SDL, but nearly $14K?

2013-01-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I don't care how clean it is, it looks very boring. On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 11:07 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: > Spotted this one on Denver Craigslist. It just turned 100K miles. > > http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3585621072.html > > Insanity! > > Kevin in LaPorte, CO > _

Re: [MBZ] Low mileage '86 300SDL, but nearly $14K?

2013-02-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I said it LOOKS boring. I have never driven one. On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 11:55 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Spotted this one on Denver Craigslist. It just turned 100K miles. >> >> http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3585621072.html >> >> Insanity! >> >> Kevin in LaPorte, CO > > >

Re: [MBZ] Low mileage '86 300SDL, but nearly $14K?

2013-02-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
iginal Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 2:30 PM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Low mileage '86 300SDL, but nearly $14K? > > >> If a 126 looks boring then just about every Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Low mileage '86 300SDL, but nearly $14K?

2013-02-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Someone needs to change the Subject line as the discussion as strayed way off course. On Sat, Feb 2, 2013 at 7:14 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Craig wrote: >> >> On Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:05:35 -0500 Mitch Haley wrote: >> >>> Craig wrote: >>> Guess which one drew the most attention! >>> >>> >>> ht

Re: [MBZ] lots of 123 300TD cars

2013-02-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Some of these owners have lotsa chutzpah. On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 6:20 PM, Rick Hawkins Java wrote: > on atlanta CL > > http://atlanta.craigslist.org/search/sss?zoomToPosting=&altView=&query=mercedes+300td&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk= > > even an engine > > http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/pts/3562

Re: [MBZ] On topic! Cleaning leather upholstery

2013-02-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Lexol cleaner and conditioner are classic products and work just fine too. On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 10:43 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > You can use saddle soap or probably find a product called Lexol that is > cheaper than Leatherique and would probably do the job. > > What can I say? I'm a Leatherique

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