Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Really? they weren't all that expensive when I bought a set from Rusty. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 3:43 PM clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The car also has 43 year old injectors that are bound to fail and leak. > That will be $2k upgrade to the purchase price > > clay

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Yes, but so should an OM603 - the chassis came with an in-line 6, back in the day. On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 3:48 PM clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > OM 602 should fit > > clay monroe > redgh...@comcast.net > > > > > On Nov 28, 2018, at 11:35 AM, Randy Bennell via

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
OM 602 should fit clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 28, 2018, at 11:35 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 28/11/2018 1:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >> Easy fix - install a diesel. > > RB > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
The car also has 43 year old injectors that are bound to fail and leak. That will be $2k upgrade to the purchase price clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 28, 2018, at 10:18 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > All the more reason to avoid. > > There are probably 40-50 little pieces

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Almost a twin to Frosch, but for the color of the hard top clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 28, 2018, at 7:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or you might have a heart attack > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-car-1975-mercedes-450/6756942056.html > >

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
What will it take to put you in that car?  Be that guy? -FT On 11/28/18 3:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Lotta green there, including his SWMBO's pants. Kinda scary, reflection of the guy in the car window sorta looks like me. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Nov 28, 2018

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Lotta green there, including his SWMBO's pants. Kinda scary, reflection of the guy in the car window sorta looks like me. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 10:48 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or you might have a heart attack > > >

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 28/11/2018 1:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Easy fix - install a diesel. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Even though Kleb loves it, it is incredibly ugly! On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 1:13 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I sent the guy an email and corresponded a bit, he is on Johns Island > too, so a neighbor. I told him I had sent his posting around to my list > and he

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I sent the guy an email and corresponded a bit, he is on Johns Island too, so a neighbor.  I told him I had sent his posting around to my list and he appreciated that.  I will not share all the trash talk about the car though! I think if I owned an olive farm I would have to buy that for a

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Easy fix - get the exhaust system from an earlier or '78 or later one and replace it. Too true on the injection/intake system, I had to do that on the '78 SLC. LOTS of custom molded rubber bits that were rock hard and leaking. Ran great after replacing them all (and the timing chain, guides,

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
All the more reason to avoid. There are probably 40-50 little pieces of rubber hose in the injection system that have aged out and are cracking and ready to fail. Add to this the half-assed pre-cats that were placed in the exhaust just aft of the headers and you’ve got a recipe for one major

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:52:02 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Worst possible year R107 you can buy. Major fire hazard. "Just under $60k miles." Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

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2018-11-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
"Only driven in rain and snow to mitigate fire hazard." On Wed, Nov 28, 2018 at 10:52 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Worst possible year R107 you can buy. Major fire hazard. > > -D > > > On Nov 28, 2018, at 10:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Or you

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Worst possible year R107 you can buy. Major fire hazard. -D > On Nov 28, 2018, at 10:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or you might have a heart attack > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-car-1975-mercedes-450/6756942056.html > > It looks very cool though, and

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Wow Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2018, at 9:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or you might have a heart attack > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-car-1975-mercedes-450/6756942056.html > > It looks very cool though, and probably a reasonable price. It looks

[MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS

2018-11-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Or you might have a heart attack https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-car-1975-mercedes-450/6756942056.html It looks very cool though, and probably a reasonable price.  It looks to be right close to me. -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS!!!

2018-04-06 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
He'd need ta put a wench on dat trailer ta pool up da karz. Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: That's interesting! You should be ready to hire yourself out with truck / trailer as a tow vehicle for the insco's to round up the flood cars here, when we get the next big one. - Max

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2018-04-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That's interesting! You should be ready to hire yourself out with truck / trailer as a tow vehicle for the insco's to round up the flood cars here, when we get the next big one. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 9:20 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

[MBZ] KLEB DO NOT LOOK AT THIS!!!

2018-04-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It could induce uncontrollable psychosis https://jalopnik.com/heres-some-incredible-drone-footage-of-flooded-hurrican-1818579633 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery