Thank goodness ours is nowhere near that restrictive, but I’ve heard stories
about ones that are. It seems like the more expensive the properties, the more
restrictive the rules get from my experience.
As for the NextDoor app, my oldest son is on it and shares stuff with me, but
it’s so
Electric jellybean. Expensive electric jellybean.
I like my older cars. They have a soul.
-D
> On Apr 30, 2019, at 10:01 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I see a Tesla, I think oh just another boring modern luxury car, I see a
> classic Mercedes, etc I get excited. My w123s
estors. I come down on the
> independent side.
>
> Dan--- via Mercedes wrote on 4/29/19 7:50 AM:
>> Why drive with your left foot when you can have someone chauffeur you around?
>>
>> -D
>>
>>
>
>
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Why drive with your left foot when you can have someone chauffeur you around?
-D
> On Apr 29, 2019, at 8:38 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Seriously, have you never learned to drive an auto trans (one pedal car) with
> your left foot? It is done all the time
>
> Andrew
Called it!
Yes, Mike, the old plunger type pump won’t allow fuel to flow or just lets too
much air into the system when it fails. Whenever I come across one of these I
immediately replace it for just that reason.
Glad you got it going. Gotta love those simple fixes.
-D
> On Apr 28, 2019, at
Hellluva deal. I have no need/interest, but if I did I would snag it If it’s as
described. Flips for a car like this are tough, you would be hard pressed to
pull one off and make money, but as a spare car to have around this would be an
excellent choice. Basic, bulletproof for the most part,
$4k-$5k for a nice one without issues. Don’t ask me how I know.
-D
> On Apr 23, 2019, at 11:10 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Seems about $3k too high even with all the new stuff on it. Looks like it was
> a money pit and someone is trying to get his money out of it.
>
>
You’re not in the byte bucket, so it wasn’t considered spam.
-D
> On Apr 19, 2019, at 10:04 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Tried to reply to Craig's email, apparently I've crossed somebodies line
> (and that somebody uses electrons instead of red blood cells) so my message
> was
You and Alex, right?
-D
> On Apr 19, 2019, at 9:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Knowing that, I will double asking prices for my pre-1980 parts! And
> probably leave them to my heirs as well...
>
> On Fri, Apr 19, 2019 at 12:23 AM Clay Monroe via Mercedes <
>
Thanks for pointing it out. I’m not in need at this time.
-D
> On Apr 19, 2019, at 8:23 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Or anyone else.
> Any interest in this stuff?
>
>
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/pts/d/boone-grove-old-mercedes-headlight/6862342810.html
>
>
> Rick
>
Will it pass their inspection?
Every SCCA event I’ve ever seen or participated in had a technical inspection.
-D
> On Apr 18, 2019, at 2:06 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Has anyone ever done one of these? I saw they are having one at a small
> airport up the road in a coupla
Someone has gone before you.
Your bell housing casting is broken because someone has used the “ribs” as a
fulcrum for a screwdriver against those little raised “tabs” you can see on the
torque converter.
That works, too, when ring gear teeth can’t be accessed.
-D
> On Apr 18, 2019, at 1:22
I wouldn’t go that far - yet.
-D
> On Apr 18, 2019, at 12:54 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Oh wait”WD 40/oil soaked”
>
> Got it. Any need to withdraw the cable and lube it?
>
> Bob R
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Apr 18, 2019, at
Extend all the way. Wipe/rub down with 1000 grit emery cloth. Wipe off with oil
or WD40 soaked cloth. “Help” it lower to make sure it retracts all the way.
-D
> On Apr 18, 2019, at 12:17 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Yeah. I normally do but I felt compelled to support my work
Not unless you jailbreak (root) it.
-D
On Apr 15, 2019, at 4:27 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote:
>> Jim wrote:
>
>> The phones, however, must be tethered to join into that,
>> so they're weakly backed up.
>
> Heh - was that intentional? A "weak" backup?
>
> I run an SSH server on my 'phone,
That’s what it’s worth with a good transmission.
-D
> On Apr 15, 2019, at 6:29 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Not bad looking
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2261098577542753/
>
> --
> --FT
>
>
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There’s one in SoCal right now that I know of with lousy paint and a slipping
transmission you can get for $400. Don’t tell Kaleb.
-D
> On Apr 15, 2019, at 6:26 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1194144300763393/
>
> --
> --FT
>
>
>
Apple has been dumping new old stock iPhone SE models. They’ll pop up in the
Apple Store online and be gone in an hour. I use a site that will watch the
store for changes and specific products, then alert you when they show up. I
scored a 32GB iPhone SE last month, brand new with warranty, for
Whoops!
MakeModelSearch.com
-D
> On Apr 15, 2019, at 11:21 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> www.makemodelyear.com??
>
>> On Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 11:16 AM Dan--- via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>> When I’m on the hunt for a car nationally, I use “MakeModelYear” to s
When I’m on the hunt for a car nationally, I use “MakeModelYear” to search CL
ads. Costs a buck a month, but well worth it.
-D
> On Apr 15, 2019, at 10:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Yeah, I have no problem with CL searching for stuff. Haven't used FB yet
> for that
Learned my lesson years ago. Everything gets backed up daily, sometimes to two
different locations. Knock on wood, haven’t lost anything since.
-Don’t
> On Apr 15, 2019, at 10:18 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Back in the day when I worked in my first phone support job one of my
I would take exception to this.
I’ve used iPhones for years and never had one break. That being said, as soon
as I get a new phone it immediately goes into a strong case, like an Otterbox
or Spigen, for example.
I’m not about to put something like this into service without protecting it. I
I don’t have an answer for how you can clone your phone, but I can tell you
that if you use the iCloud backup function there are two choices: Just a
“plain” backup that contains none of your authentication information, and a
secure backup that requires a password and saves ALL of your data,
Bob,
If you’re looking to maximize your return, spend some time getting it cleaned
up and then take a lot of pictures. Then go to the “Bring A Trailer” web site
and submit it for a listing.
I’m not sure your car fits their criteria, but if it does you’ll realize the
most return from listing
And it’s slick as snot to use - it takes all of about five minutes to check and
set the pump timing with it. A really nice purpose built tool.
-D
> On Apr 12, 2019, at 11:22 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Craig - yes it will work on OM602. All OM60x with mechanical injection can
Love the ad copy.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/clearwater-1979-mercedes-benz-300d/6864359811.html
-D
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Yes, I would like that info, please.
-D
> On Apr 11, 2019, at 10:34 AM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Dan et al.
> MB A/B Light Box
> I bought one last month for $108 dollars from EU.
> 50 Euros for postage, total was $108.
> I thought it was a scam, but it arrived about 3 weeks
I’ll probably be able to see it from the house. Bummed that it didn’t happen
last week as I was in Orlando, which is like being on the front porch for
launches.
-D
> On Apr 10, 2019, at 10:04 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
It’s junk. I’ll give you $500 for it.
-D
On Apr 3, 2019, at 1:18 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote:
>> Kaleb wrote:
>
>> ...the side post terminal on the passenger side battery
>> physically melted off. ... Is this some sort of defect with the
>> battery
>
> Yeah. It has side posts. I gave up
Exactly. Which is why I bought a new muffler.
My JB Weld stuff was a bandaid not intended to last any length of time. And it
didn’t.
-D
On Apr 3, 2019, at 12:18 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
>> JB Weld doesn’t seem to work well for muffler repairs... Not sure why.
>
> It melted loose. JB Weld, as
If it needs wiring harnesses due to the infamous “self destructing wiring”
they’re not expensive nor difficult to replace. They’ll cause all sorts of
funky stuff, much like the issue you describe with your temp gauge.
-D
> On Apr 3, 2019, at 10:57 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
Actually, I’ve found that JB Weld doesn’t seem to work well for muffler
repairs. At least not on my previous muffler. I tried using it to hold patches
in place as well as fill holes, and it didn’t seem to adhere well. Not sure why.
-D
> On Apr 3, 2019, at 10:27 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Probably a failing engine wiring harness.
Have you checked the wiring harness condition?
-D
> On Apr 3, 2019, at 9:40 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Carry an IR thermometer. Use it. Aim it at the head. Aim it at the radiator
> in different places. a cheap HF one will work.
>
Wow. Even with the issues someone got a good deal, I think:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-mercedes-benz-sl600-9/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-04-02
-D
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No holes in the pins. There’s a flat washer on each end of the spring. Compress
the pins with a channellock pliers and stick a straightened out piece of wire
from a bulldog clip in between the washer and the casting. Do it on both sides
and bend a hook or “L” in the wire so you can pull it out.
Dummy me was running the larger low profile tires from an SLK230 at the
pressures for the stock R129 tires. It was a total doofus thing and a very
expensive lesson, not to mention I’m sure it directly affected the handling.
Looking back I’m not sure how I managed such a rectal-cranial
Curley,
Please elaborate. I’m quite familiar with the heater valves on the
W110/111/112, I wasn’t aware of such a setting.
Thanks!
-D
> On Mar 31, 2019, at 4:06 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> maybe the heater valves were not set right. On the 110/111/112 the heater
> valves
Needs Euro bumpers.
-D
> On Mar 30, 2019, at 11:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class/183754891763?hash=item2ac8a521f3:g:IccAAOSwaPNcV0XL
>
>
> ---
> This email has been checked for viruses by AVG.
> https://www.avg.com
>
>
This car is begging for you to come and rescue it!!!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/395585-tacoma-wa-1976-300d-w115-%241500.html
-D
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It is nicely done.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-FINTAIL-HECKFLOSSE-1965/202634626625?fbclid=IwAR0JsyyBZeahPvxoYSFuhaM5hmOVYK9NkZK7E8h-iTPT_5jtsC2iO822_sc
-D
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Classic Center would be a waste of time, but maybe Bosch. I’m just trying to
find some books or literature that describe how it works. I think I understand
it but I’m not sure. I want to know more
-D
> On Mar 27, 2019, at 10:10 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Contact Bosch
Nixie tube clock, auto oscilloscope, modern grandfather clock, shortwave
receiver, and probably otherstuff I don’t recall.
I still have the clock.
-D
On Mar 25, 2019, at 8:41 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
wrote:
>> I bet most of us here made some manner of Heathkit something at some point
>>
"sold" it to his
> mechanic for something like $10k.
>
> He owned it such a short time I never actually saw it...
>
> -Curt
>
> On Friday, March 22, 2019, 9:38:13 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> If there was ever a car brand that is a mon
That is sploogeworthy.
I’m a bit skeptical as the ad has been up for almost a month.
-D
> On Mar 22, 2019, at 9:44 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://charleston.craigslist.org/bar/d/charleston-looking-to-sale-or-trade/6825575276.html
>
> Let Floyd or I know if we need to go
If there was ever a car brand that is a money pit right out of the gate, it’s a
Rolls. As beautiful as they can be, they’re so stupid expensive to maintain
it’s frightening.
I used to work next door to the Rolls “dealership” in Indianapolis. We would
hang out over there at lunch time and chat
I have a set of gray nearly unobtanium W124 parcel shelf speaker covers if
someone wants a set. I’ll make you a good deal.
These typically break into 1000 pieces when handled.
-D
> On Mar 20, 2019, at 11:19 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Craig,
>
> There is a hole in the trunk,
Does the later W124 have ISO connections?
-D
> On Mar 18, 2019, at 1:58 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Becker 780. But you can also throw a 1480 in there with no modifications.
>
> On Mon, Mar 18, 2019 at 1:30 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
It’s a Continental. I bought one for the former 350SDL. Great retrofit for an
older car, and not expensive, either.
-D
> On Mar 18, 2019, at 1:34 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Max bought one that is a repro lookalike drop in that has all the modern
> features. Not at home
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pts/d/san-diego-mercedes-transmission/6831992625.html
-D
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Where? I’ve seen driver quality ones going for a couple hundred a set if
they’re 14”.
-D
> On Mar 6, 2019, at 4:56 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> They usually sell for $100+ each.
>
>> On Mar 6, 2019 1:36 PM, "Dwight Giles" wrote:
>>
>> How so?
>>
>> Dwight Giles Jr.
>>
European delivery badge on the grille. Nice car, worth maybe $8k, possibly a
little more for the low mileage, but certainly not $13k. BAT fodder for the
miles.
-D
> On Mar 1, 2019, at 7:00 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
If this car hasn’t sold in two weeks it’s a scam, there is something seriously
wrong with it, or it’s been sold and the seller hasn’t taken the ad down.
From the looks of the photos that’s a screaming deal otherwise.
-D
> On Feb 27, 2019, at 2:57 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
First of all, don’t give a dime to Mercedessource. If you really want the tool
you can get one for around $20 online.
There are several approaches to replacing these little buggers.
1 - As Curley or someone suggested you can do it with some washers, nuts and a
bolt. This approach is sort of
And that’s why, when I have an Amazon purchase, I always take the quickest
(free) Prime shipping that’s offered. I see it as my way of getting every last
penny out of my membership.
-D
> On Feb 22, 2019, at 12:51 PM, Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> On Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:13:57 + Rick
Wasn’t this one of the cars that was “sold” before you could check it out?
-D
> On Feb 22, 2019, at 12:37 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> You guys are going to get sick of me, and I know i’e posted this one before
> but are there red flags? Deleted ERG, fancy catch can, pressure
t from my iPad
>
>> On Feb 22, 2019, at 9:04 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> Wash the title through Vermont.
>>
>>> On Feb 22, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> What is “the Vermont
; When we were rebuilding a 55 chevy in our backyard in Riyadh, we got lots
> of stuff out of Turkey, including a new windshield. Kind of like Cuba up
> there. High import taxes.
>
> On Thu, Feb 21, 2019, 11:19 AM Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>> Mike,
>>
>> This
Allan,
There is a retrofit kit for a larger strip fuse for the W123 blowers if yours
hasn’t already been updated. It’s a wiring harness with an external fuse holder
that was used to bypass the original 16 amp fuse in the fuse box. Last one I
bought a couple years ago was under $20 from the
Wash the title through Vermont.
> On Feb 22, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> What is “the Vermont Thing”
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 22, 2019, at 8:52 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> Is the current owner willing to do all that? If not do
reeks?
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Feb 21, 2019, at 1:42 PM, Mike Esh via Mercedes
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Dan,
>>> I would be interested in getting that contact information from you.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Mike
&g
;> I would be interested in getting that contact information from you.
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
>>
>>> On Feb 21, 2019, at 10:18 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I can put you in direct contact with the guy in Turkey who is making the
consider cultural
differences - that is, his weekend is Friday and Saturday.
-D
> On Feb 21, 2019, at 1:42 PM, Mike Esh via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Dan,
> I would be interested in getting that contact information from you.
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
>> On Feb 21, 2019, at
I can put you in direct contact with the guy in Turkey who is making these if
you’re interested. I just bought a new dash pad for my W111 from him and I’m
very pleased. Ordered it on a Monday and got it on Thursday.
Not only that, but you’ll save about $250 buying direct from him. Reinvent the
Roger, the bundts are painted. I’ve bead blasted the paint off a number of them
and repainted them, and I’ve seen many with failed paint on them.
They’re also quite difficult to keep clean if you use organic brake pads.
It’s all a matter of preference, for sure. I just think the painted covers
Nahh, I don’t like bundts on anything other than maybe a 107. Anything else
should have the color-keyed wheel covers.
-D
> On Feb 21, 2019, at 6:17 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Am I the only one who doesn’t care for bundts? I much prefer the colored
> wheelcovers.
>
> Bob R
>
It is, however, the best plating shop in this part of the world and the only
one I would trust to do it has a 5-6 month backlog. I paid $150 for the one I
just installed. That’s about what it would cost me for replating the existing
part.
-D
> On Feb 20, 2019, at 11:05 AM, G Mann via Mercedes
Michelins are prone to sidewalk cracking, according to my tire guy, a former
Michelin warranty adjuster.
Got a Costco membership? They have good deals on Michelins and Bridgestones on
a regular basis. I put a set of Michelins on the S210 wagon last year for under
$500 out the door, which I
“Rear differential work?” I didn’t know it had a front one.
-D
> On Feb 14, 2019, at 12:30 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/6818916128.html
>
> Rick
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This thread is going off the rails. Drop it or go another (appropriate)
direction.
ListMom
> On Feb 5, 2019, at 11:17 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Anyone else notice that since Al Gore has not been speaking in public, the
> temperatures have dropped to record lows?
>
> On Tue, Feb
What he said. Like I did with mine, even though I couldn’t find specific
provenance to prove it had been dealt with, I drove and enjoyed it.
-D
> On Feb 4, 2019, at 3:12 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I wouldn't be so worried about this, honestly. I just sold a 350SDL that I
This is the four wheel version, not rear wheel SLS.
Floyd, have you read the ultimate ADS thread on BW?
https://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129-sl-class/1426458-ads-suspension-ultimate-thread.html#post3321464
-D
On Feb 4, 2019, at 2:31 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
wrote:
>> Rear spheres and
Yeah, that’s been around since last summer. Ugly mess. Glad I never used them.
-D
> On Feb 4, 2019, at 1:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Looks like things going off the rails
>
> https://jalopnik.com/spying-on-employees-screwing-buyers-what-went-wrong-a-1827474482
>
> --
>
Get the VIN and get a VMI to see if it was repaired under warranty. Look for a
reman nameplate in the engine.
It’s not the head that will be replaced. I think you’re confusing this with the
earlier models that had leaky heads.
Ask about oil consumption. That’s the tell.
Otherwise, if it’s
;
> -Curt
>
> On Friday, February 1, 2019, 10:09:25 AM EST, Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> Curt should have some informed commentary here...
>
> -D
>
> > On Feb 1, 2019, at 9:55 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> > wrote:
> >
> > wa
Looks nice. Killer color combination, you couldn’t give these away in
maroon/maroon 10-20 years ago.
All the same stuff as the diesels, different engine. Look for leaks around the
joint between the head and block, smoke on acceleration or cold start (head
gasket and valve guides.) At this
Curt should have some informed commentary here...
-D
> On Feb 1, 2019, at 9:55 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> watch the vids, pretty crazy
>
> https://www.redsharknews.com/vr_and_ar/item/6113-pixotope-might-be-the-next-paradigm-shift-in-live-tv-production
>
> --
> --FT
>
>
>
19” Sears “Silvertone” B TV on one of those wire stands that allowed it to
rotate so you could turn it in the direction you were watching from.
When we moved into the “big” house in 1969 it was a 20 some inch Magnavox color
set. That thing was HUGE.
-D
> On Jan 30, 2019, at 2:41 PM, Clay
4wd seems like a terrible waste, more gas, more maintenance and
> it's not like he's ever going to drive in snow...
> But, people want what they want...
>
>
> Curt
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>
> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 10:48 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote
Youngest son wants a pickup truck. I told him I would help him find one. He
wants:
4WD
Chevy or Dodge
Gas
Pre-2010 through late 90s
Budget is around $7,000
My knowledge of the pickup truck market is zilch. Any suggestions, insight,
etc., would be appreciated.
-D
Someone on another list spotted these. OE door check straps for about half what
they’re going for from the dealer:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/231018485268
They bought a pair and confirmed that they are OE.
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I built fine hardwood furniture for upwards of 20 years as a hobby. Never once
did I save my saw or sanding dust to make filler. I rarely used filler as I was
typically able to make joints that didn’t require filler. The few places I
might use it was for trim that might have been secured with
This was not an appropriate response, and as a result the sender has been
moderated.
Please understand that there is a zero tolerance for domestic political
commentary or reference, even if it’s innuendo. If you want to push the
envelope or test the rules, expect to be placed on moderation.
This car is well known to the 500E guys.
https://www.500eboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11106
-D
> On Jan 23, 2019, at 7:00 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Maybe a bargain on a poorly listed 500E?
>
>
I would be more concerned about someone who has a lien on a 50 year old
relatively low value car.
-D
> On Jan 22, 2019, at 12:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Auction ends today. Seller is trying desperately to turn his sows ear into
> a silk purse but the bidders so far
Rear windows are fine on these. Seat belt presenters can be an issue. Mileage
is important, too, as the M103s need valve guides and head gaskets about every
175k or thereabouts. Not a big deal, but something to be aware of.
-D
> On Jan 22, 2019, at 10:36 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
Pretty much. More small planes than cars, IIRC. I worked on a number of sites
where the workers commuted by plane (daily).
-D
> On Jan 22, 2019, at 9:40 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
>> On January 21, 2019 at 7:50 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Anchorage
I’ll end up buying a smart tv, no doubt, but since I have control over its
ability to connect out, that will never happen.
End of story, marketeers can stuff it.
-D
> On Jan 18, 2019, at 8:57 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> In their privacy policy, which is not made available
I don’t use the application thing at AAP, I just go by group number. In some
cases you’ll get more results that way.
Battery I just bought for the 220SEb was like $80 after all the promo codes and
spiffs I had. Their application thing picked the wrong group number, too.
-D
> On Jan 16, 2019,
Agreed. Cool car, ditch the wheels. Never understood the attraction of
basketweave wheels. Any time someone expressed interest in a set I alway
suggest they find someone who has some and ask what it’s like to clean them, or
offer to do it for the experience.
-D
> On Jan 14, 2019, at 12:26 PM,
“Clean” is a relative term. No generator powered by an internal combustion
engine produces “clean” power. If you look at the sine wave from any generator
like this it will have all sorts of noise on it and the waveform will not be
symmetrical or smooth.
What will matter most, if it cares, is
Clear coat is a scourge. There’s no fix short of a repaint.
The SL500 has a dime sized spot on the hardtop roof in the clear that is
starting to spread. I’m ignoring it. Worst case, I take the top to a small
local shop all stripped down and have them paint it.
-D
> On Jan 11, 2019, at 10:19
Holden would be an Aussie car, I believe. I don’t think they were sold in the
Isles.
-D
> On Jan 11, 2019, at 9:33 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> This is the lot where I bought the SL600. Bulgarians run it. They have a
> thing for higher-end cars, but the owner also had some
10, 2019 at 12:16 PM Dan--- via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> There’s a special tool for it as well, I believe. You have to use the wire
>> from the big clips or you don’t get enough “retraction” of the spring.
>
> ___
me I see him.
> --
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
>
>> On January 10, 2019 10:50:31 AM EST, Dan--- via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>> Yes, the trick with the rear view mirror spring works on any of them
>> that use the opposing spring loaded pin arrangement. Beats
You did.
-D
> On Jan 10, 2019, at 11:23 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> I thought I put that here a month ago. Maybe I just thought about doing it.
>
> Nonskid surface, but you can't wipe it with a wet rag to clean it.
> And if you don't varnish it, it'll probably blacken
Yes, the trick with the rear view mirror spring works on any of them that use
the opposing spring loaded pin arrangement. Beats the heck out of having to
bang on them to get it back in the base.
As for knowing what has to be done, when I get a car that’s new to me, I spend
some time surveying
Not sure.
They consist of a wiper on a resistance element. Since it’s submerged in
gasoline I would expect it to be pretty robust. Other than some corrosion from
condensation on the case that covers the resistive element everything was in
good shape. In an earlier blog post I detailed
W123 coupe rear windows are always an issue, I’ve found. I’m not sure if it’s
age, wear or design, but they always seem to be sketchy at best.
-D
> On Jan 9, 2019, at 1:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> If there's no rust then $5k is a very reasonable price. The seat
No 107s. Too boring.
-D
> On Jan 9, 2019, at 1:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I was thinking that if it runs and doesn't need a valve job or transmission
> this could be a Martha-ready flip candidate for Dan.
>
> On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 12:35 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
Because all 107 coupes were yawners. Except the 500s, of course.
-D
> On Jan 9, 2019, at 12:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Auction ends today. Bidding now at $4200; might not reach $6k. Overall it
> seems to get high praise from the audience so not clear why the bidding
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