Re: [MBZ] slow list today - toolkit, chop chop bolts and wheel pin

2014-01-22 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Actually it's a bit more complicated than a cut up bolt, it's a little thinner than the bolt hole but has a fat part towards the end http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r170-slk-class/1310263-wheel-alignment-pin.html Kent has em fairly cheap

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-21 Thread Fmiser
Randy wrote: The map pocket on the driver's door is not on my car - '76 115 300D. Any suggestions on the best way to repair this? On my W123s, I have made new holes in the pocket and use cable ties (zip ties) to attach the pocket to the door panel. --Philip

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
That's PDB* *pretty damn brilliant On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 2:36 AM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Randy wrote: The map pocket on the driver's door is not on my car - '76 115 300D. Any suggestions on the best way to repair this? On my W123s, I have made new holes in the pocket

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-21 Thread Randy Bennell
Like Wilton's key fix. Randy On 21/01/2014 1:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: That's PDB* *pretty damn brilliant On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 2:36 AM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Randy wrote: The map pocket on the driver's door is not on my car - '76 115 300D. Any suggestions on the best

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-21 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
On 1/21/2014 2:36 AM, Fmiser wrote: Randy wrote: The map pocket on the driver's door is not on my car - '76 115 300D. Any suggestions on the best way to repair this? On my W123s, I have made new holes in the pocket and use cable ties (zip ties) to attach the pocket to the door panel. --

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-21 Thread Dieselhead
___ That sounds like a better solution than mine on the '83 300D beater. I used butterfly bolts at an angle which were pushed through small holes just past the curves on the corners; the butterfly nuts were attached, and then shoved through larger holes

Re: [MBZ] slow list today - toolkit and wheel pin

2014-01-21 Thread Randy Bennell
Ok, so the photo link I posted showing the tool roll from my car does not include the pin for mounting the wheel. I assume it is nothing more than a bolt with the right size and thread with its head cut off that one screws into the hub. Anyone know off hand what size and thread pitch the

Re: [MBZ] slow list today - toolkit and wheel pin

2014-01-21 Thread Dan Penoff
The one in the tool kit is a nice machined aluminum pin, knurled on one end and threaded on the other. Really nice when you're on the side of the road at night trying to hang a wheel on the car. Dan On Jan 21, 2014, at 5:17 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: Ok, so the photo link I posted showing

Re: [MBZ] slow list today - toolkit and wheel pin

2014-01-21 Thread Dieselhead
Ok, so the photo link I posted showing the tool roll from my car does not include the pin for mounting the wheel. I assume it is nothing more than a bolt with the right size and thread with its head cut off that one screws into the hub. Anyone know off hand what size and thread pitch the

Re: [MBZ] slow list today - toolkit and wheel pin

2014-01-21 Thread Dieselhead
The one in the tool kit is a nice machined aluminum pin, knurled on one end and threaded on the other. Really nice when you're on the side of the road at night trying to hang a wheel on the car. Dan Mine have all been steel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] slow list today - toolkit and wheel pin

2014-01-21 Thread OK Don
Mine were all aluminum and about 5 inches long. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 3:07 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Mine have all been steel -- OK Don They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-20 Thread clay
I used a rasp. PO had attempted to make a repair to glue the old plastic bits together. That did not work. I got as grippy a surface I could find and a dainty swipe with Goof off to clean, but not melt the plastic. Threaded the nut to a bolt so it would be easier to handle and place clay

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-20 Thread clay
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] slow list today Message-ID: CANZcij9tO3G3cNSU4=uytlrhjhfwhu_-ymwqb5p5pjytq9t...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Ah! You need a 3D printer - make a new one. Sell them to others --- On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 1

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-17 Thread Curt Raymond
List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] slow list today Message-ID:     CANZcij9tO3G3cNSU4=uytlrhjhfwhu_-ymwqb5p5pjytq9t...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Ah! You need a 3D printer - make a new one. Sell them to others --- On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 1:41 PM, Randy

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-17 Thread Rich Thomas
manufactory to make small run bits like that. -Curt Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:15:28 -0800 From: OK Donokd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] slow list today Message-ID: CANZcij9tO3G3cNSU4=uytlrhjhfwhu_-ymwqb5p5pjytq9t...@mail.gmail.com Content

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-17 Thread Larry T
Donokd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] slow list today Message-ID: CANZcij9tO3G3cNSU4=uytlrhjhfwhu_-ymwqb5p5pjytq9t...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Ah! You need a 3D printer - make a new one. Sell them to others

Re: [MBZ] slow list today -- 3D printing, laser cutting, etc.

2014-01-17 Thread Rich Thomas
Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] slow list today Message-ID: CANZcij9tO3G3cNSU4=uytlrhjhfwhu_-ymwqb5p5pjytq9t...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Ah! You need a 3D printer - make a new one. Sell them to others --- ___ http

Re: [MBZ] slow list today and possibly tomorrow as well

2014-01-17 Thread dseretakis
I agree. I would also call the Classic Center. They have found me NLA parts in the past! Sent from my iPhone On Jan 16, 2014, at 8:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I would expend all my energy into finding a good used replacement panel from that era.

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-17 Thread Mountain Man
--R wrote: I was thinking to build one but I'm not sure what I would do with it other than make trinkets. Isn't that all of what life is about? - trinkets? You seem to scoff at trinkets? - or did I read wrong, as usual. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-16 Thread Randy Bennell
so, I will ask a question that I think I have asked before. The map pocket on the driver's door is not on my car - '76 115 300D. I have it but the corners are broken where the pins go through the holes to hold it on. I think I have - or at least did have - one of the little black plastic pins

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-16 Thread OK Don
Shoe goo and machine screws? On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 9:41 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: so, I will ask a question that I think I have asked before. The map pocket on the driver's door is not on my car - '76 115 300D. I have it but the corners are broken where the pins go

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-16 Thread dseretakis
Can you source new or used pockets? They are a weak point on the W115. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 16, 2014, at 12:41 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: so, I will ask a question that I think I have asked before. The map pocket on the driver's door is not on my car - '76 115 300D.

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-16 Thread Dan Penoff
Just as the plastic ones were/are on the W123s. I think they have been unobtanium for a while. Dan On Jan 16, 2014, at 1:50 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Can you source new or used pockets? They are a weak point on the W115. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 16, 2014, at 12:41 PM, Randy

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-16 Thread Randy Bennell
I have not tried to find any as I had heard long ago that they were not readily available. My passenger side is fine. The driver's side is ok except for the little corner spots where the pins go through. They look fine from the outside. I sort of plan to fix with epoxy and maybe drill holes

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-16 Thread clay
I might have a working pocket. You would need to paint it to match your interior. I faked a way with the pockets on Gump. I too had corner connector failures. A little bit of a landing to use, so I epoxied a nut to the pocket, then used a stubby bolt/screw to go through the panel. A washer

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-16 Thread clay
mount to the panel. Teeth on the bottom hook through, and the tops are fastened on. clay On Jan 16, 2014, at 11:36 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: I have not tried to find any as I had heard long ago that they were not readily available. My passenger side is fine. The driver's side is ok

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-16 Thread Dan Penoff
I don't recall how these were affixed in the W114/5, but on the W123 models I seem to recall them hooking into the door panel. Dan On Jan 16, 2014, at 2:36 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: I have not tried to find any as I had heard long ago that they were not readily

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-16 Thread Randy Bennell
Ok, so if it just mounts to the panel it should not be a problem. I like the idea of attaching a nut with epoxy and then running a short bolt through from behind. Or, I could likely attach a short bolt with epoxy and then put the nut on the back of the panel. That might work even better. Will

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-16 Thread Randy Bennell
What do you do to the plastic to ensure that the epoxy will adhere? Sand it to roughen the surface? Clean it with some chemical to ensure it does not reject your efforts? Randy On 16/01/2014 2:08 PM, clay wrote: I might have a working pocket. You would need to paint it to match your

Re: [MBZ] slow list today and possibly tomorrow as well

2014-01-16 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Fencing wire will do the trick. Hammer and nails maybe, depending on how far out into the boonies you live. Hendrik who has lots of fencing wire to keep the old crates going On 17/01/14 06:41, clay wrote: mount to the panel. Teeth on the bottom hook through, and the tops are fastened on.

Re: [MBZ] slow list today and possibly tomorrow as well

2014-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I would expend all my energy into finding a good used replacement panel from that era.

Re: [MBZ] slow list today

2014-01-16 Thread OK Don
Ah! You need a 3D printer - make a new one. Sell them to others --- On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 1:41 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: What do you do to the plastic to ensure that the epoxy will adhere? Sand it to roughen the surface? Clean it with some chemical to ensure it does not

Re: [MBZ] Slow list

2013-12-04 Thread Mike Esh
It is nice to be bored. New to me 85 300D started and delivered me to work one more day. Repairs/maintenance so far. Replaced glo-plug relay with used spare, bought new battery to replace the tired one that was getting beat up by glow-plug relay that was sticking on. Changed the oil and

Re: [MBZ] Slow list - compost 6a6unamu

2013-12-04 Thread Curt Raymond
Again? Apparently anything I write with numbers in it looks like spam to the list filter... From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 9:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow list - compost

Re: [MBZ] Slow list - compost 6a6unamu

2013-12-04 Thread Rich Thomas
... From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 9:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow list - compost Single sort is pretty amazing. Years ago when I visited LT Wonko I got to see the program there which used

Re: [MBZ] Slow list - compost 6a6unamu

2013-12-04 Thread Dan Penoff
mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 9:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow list - compost Single sort is pretty amazing. Years ago when I visited LT Wonko I got to see the program there which used retarded folks. My dad is the landfill manager for EcoMaine and a couple

Re: [MBZ] Slow list - compost 6a6unamu

2013-12-04 Thread Dan Penoff
: [MBZ] Slow list - compost Single sort is pretty amazing. Years ago when I visited LT Wonko I got to see the program there which used retarded folks. My dad is the landfill manager for EcoMaine and a couple months ago we toured their facility which is almost completely automated

Re: [MBZ] Slow list - compost

2013-12-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Yeah, but what REA:LLY happens after they haul it away... On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 9:35 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Probably not. You're most likely doing single stream recycling now. Everything goes, the waste collectors sort and recycle. We just started it a few months ago along

Re: [MBZ] Slow list

2013-12-03 Thread Randy Bennell
Not much activity today. Usually there is something new any time I check but today, not much. Either those old MB's are running well, or you are out there swearing at them and throwing wrenches. Randy who ran the truck through the carwash today and filled with fuel and that is about it for

Re: [MBZ] Slow list

2013-12-03 Thread Peter Frederick
Actually I was digging up grape vines and pulling (and setting) posts. Never did get to the neutral wire repair on the garage, will do that tomorrow evening I think. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Slow list

2013-12-03 Thread Craig
On Tue, 3 Dec 2013 17:08:40 -0600 Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Actually I was digging up grape vines and pulling (and setting) posts. Never did get to the neutral wire repair on the garage, will do that tomorrow evening I think. Do you have some other source of light so you

Re: [MBZ] Slow list

2013-12-03 Thread Dan Penoff
I was busy dealing with some server issues at work, interviewing with the County for an IT security position they have open (I'm not real confident that they'll choose me) and taking the final written exam in my Cisco routing protocols class, of which I got a 96/100. And now that I'm home at

Re: [MBZ] Slow list

2013-12-03 Thread Jim Cathey
Either those old MB's are running well, or As is the Frankenheap, which entered rotation again yesterday. Aired the tires, plugged in the preheater system, and started it and drove to work. No problemo. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Slow list - compost

2013-12-03 Thread Mountain Man
Curt wrote: We've had an early freeze here, ground is hard frozen a good 4 inches down. The center of the compost pile still steams when I open it to make an addition though. Not so much here in ChiTown. Walks in the Forest Preserve is much mud and wet leaves to slip on. Beautiful warm day

Re: [MBZ] Slow list - compost

2013-12-03 Thread Dan Penoff
Probably not. You're most likely doing single stream recycling now. Everything goes, the waste collectors sort and recycle. We just started it a few months ago along with automated collection. Dan Sent from my iPad On Dec 3, 2013, at 9:12 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Curt

Re: [MBZ] Slow list

2013-12-03 Thread Peter Frederick
If we get started around 4 it will be light enough, I think. Cable from the house to the garage was hung improperly some decades ago, and when a dead elm tree fell and snagged the wire this summer, it cut the rest of the way through the neutral wire. Hence lightening down the side of the

[MBZ] Slow List today

2012-08-22 Thread Randy Bennell
Are y'all on holidays? Hardly any list traffic today. Randy ___ 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 options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Slow List today

2012-08-22 Thread Craig
On Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:32:32 -0500 Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Are y'all on holidays? Hardly any list traffic today. I'm here, busy with working on the house. I did drive our '95 E320 to the hardware store to get a gallon of primer I bought yesterday shaken some more. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Slow List today

2012-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas
What is the best oil to use in your E320? -R On 8/22/2012 5:13 PM, Craig wrote: On Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:32:32 -0500 Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Are y'all on holidays? Hardly any list traffic today. I'm here, busy with working on the house. I did drive our '95 E320 to the

Re: [MBZ] Slow List today

2012-08-22 Thread Randy Bennell
It does not matter. Any oil is better than no oil. Randy On 22/08/2012 4:50 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: What is the best oil to use in your E320? -R On 8/22/2012 5:13 PM, Craig wrote: On Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:32:32 -0500 Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Are y'all on holidays? Hardly any

Re: [MBZ] Slow List today

2012-08-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So whatever happened with the E420? On 8/22/2012 4:13 PM, Craig wrote: On Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:32:32 -0500 Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Are y'all on holidays? Hardly any list traffic today. I'm here, busy with working on the house. I did drive our '95 E320 to the hardware store

Re: [MBZ] Slow List today

2012-08-22 Thread Craig
On Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:50:25 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What is the best oil to use in your E320? Mobil1 0W-40 Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Slow List today

2012-08-22 Thread Craig
On Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:27:49 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: So whatever happened with the E420? It's sitting in our back yard waiting for me to harvest parts off it. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] Slow list

2012-05-09 Thread Randy Bennell
Not much traffic on the list. Too early for summer holidays Beautiful day here today. Wish I could drop everything and go mow the lawn or something outdoors. When I went to the bank a bit ago my truck outside temp readout says 19 which is about 66 F. Sun is shining, sky is blue. I bet the

Re: [MBZ] Slow list

2012-05-09 Thread Craig
On Wed, 09 May 2012 15:13:12 -0500 Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Not much traffic on the list. Yup. Too early for summer holidays Yup. Beautiful day here today. Wish I could drop everything and go mow the lawn or something outdoors. When I went to the bank a bit ago my

Re: [MBZ] Slow list

2012-05-09 Thread Dan Penoff
66F here and people would be bitching about the cold. Mid 80s today with a nice sea breeze off the Gulf. I eat lunch in a downtown park a few blocks from my office, and it was quite comfortable today, considering that it is May. 66F would be great as far as I am concerned Dan Randy

Re: [MBZ] Slow list

2012-05-09 Thread WILTON
Yep, lotsa might days in late spring and summer up nawth. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 4:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] Slow list Not much traffic on the list. Too early

Re: [MBZ] Slow list

2012-05-09 Thread Randy Bennell
I am good with temps around 70 F. Not too hot, not too cold. Don't have to rely on AC all the time. Perfect. Randy On 09/05/2012 3:35 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: 66F here and people would be bitching about the cold. Mid 80s today with a nice sea breeze off the Gulf. I eat lunch in a downtown park

[MBZ] slow list

2012-02-24 Thread Randy Bennell
Slow list today. Anyone out there? Randy ___ 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 options go to:

Re: [MBZ] slow list

2012-02-24 Thread Russ Williams
Not out there But I am Here . :-D Russ W. On 2/24/2012 11:31 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: Slow list today. Anyone out there? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] slow list

2012-02-24 Thread Rick Knoble
On Feb 24, 2012, at 11:31 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Slow list today. Anyone out there? You asked... Random musings... Delete at your discretion. I will be out changing glow plugs in a few. The price of regular gas is finally above the price of diesel around here.

Re: [MBZ] slow list

2012-02-24 Thread Randy Bennell
You might be here to you, but to me, you are there. Randy On 24/02/2012 12:02 PM, Russ Williams wrote: Not out there But I am Here . :-D Russ W. On 2/24/2012 11:31 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: Slow list today. Anyone out there? Randy ___

Re: [MBZ] slow list

2012-02-24 Thread Randy Bennell
On 24/02/2012 1:15 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Feb 24, 2012, at 11:31 AM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Slow list today. Anyone out there? You asked... Random musings... Delete at your discretion. I will be out changing glow plugs in a few. The price of regular gas is finally

Re: [MBZ] slow list

2012-02-24 Thread Dan Penoff
On Feb 24, 2012, at 11:31 AM, Randy Bennell You asked... Random musings... Delete at your discretion. I will be out changing glow plugs in a few. Hope it's warm where you are. In the low 80s here today. Had to turn on the AC yesterday. The price of regular gas is finally above the

Re: [MBZ] slow list

2012-02-24 Thread Rick Knoble
Randy wrote: So, where are you? It would be a bit cold to work without heat here today - I'm in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Currently minus 11 with NW winds at 37 kph. Northwest Indiana. About 30 miles Southeast of Chicago, IL. Land of Lincoln and more incarcerated governors than any other state.

Re: [MBZ] slow list

2012-02-24 Thread Tim C
On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 3:24 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I should probably play with the WebOS for a bit before I totally abandon it... Meh. -Tim has enough HP in his 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] slow list / Android on HP TouchPad

2012-02-24 Thread Dan Penoff
True that. From what I have been reading the latest alpha version of ICS is very stable and is pretty much working as planned. Only significant issue is related to the camera, and that's because the hardware has no open source or readily available drives from the vendor, or so the notes say.

Re: [MBZ] slow list

2012-02-24 Thread Dieselhead
Not out there But I am Here . :-D Russ W. Far Out! (quote from John Denver) On 2/24/2012 11:31 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: Slow list today. Anyone out there? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] slow list

2012-02-24 Thread Kevin Kraly
klatta klatta klatta! Haven't picked up the 240D yet. We have the cash for the car and a new battery if needed, so we're prepared for tomorrow. If it starts and can be driven home, that will be a bonus!! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___

Re: [MBZ] slow list

2012-02-24 Thread Kevin Kraly
Good for you for walking! I'm trying to get me and the Quincey Doodle guide dog out more, a bit easier around here as it's above freezing. It would be good for both of us to shed a few pounds and, for me, to get the blood pressure down as well. Kevin and guide dog Quincey, Labradoodle in

Re: [MBZ] slow list

2012-02-24 Thread Dieselhead
klatta klatta klatta! Haven't picked up the 240D yet. We have the cash for the car and a new battery if needed, so we're prepared for tomorrow. If it starts and can be driven home, that will be a bonus!! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon Congrats! I hope it starts and makes the trip home.

Re: [MBZ] slow list

2012-02-24 Thread Kevin Kraly
If it doesn't make it, we can always walk since it's a bit over a mile away from us. I'm thinking good thoughts. It seems to have been treated pretty well for being 35 years old. There isn't any dampness/mildew smell inside, most likely due to having no sunroof (10 points for Wilton!).

[MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-25 Thread archer
- Original Message - From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I know it is only Thursday but there is not much traffic on the list. Here I sit in my office bored and looking for distraction.snip * How dateable are you? Would you date

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-25 Thread Curt Raymond
2008 10:09:25 +0930 From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Yeah right, obviously you have not been

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-25 Thread Rich Thomas
Mad Max and Terminator all rolled up together. Guns, droids, steam and wood gas vehicles, I can't wait! --R Hendrik Fay wrote: Yeah right, obviously you have not been paying attention. Even if worst comes to worst using a steam traction engine is way more efficient than a pack of horses.

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-25 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:54 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow List

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-25 Thread R A Bennell
. Have faith. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some? I suspect it is all becoming quite academic since all

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-25 Thread R A Bennell
So, we need to know. Did you get the plans for this contraption and when will you forward them? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:44 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow List

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some? I suspect it is all becoming quite academic since all the older cars will be priced out of the realm of inexpensive ownership. Fuel prices will continue to increase. Food costs will sky rocket, most of us

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-25 Thread OK Don
It's not the technology that's lacking, it's rational people --- On Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 8:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yea, we have technology, but when war breaks out for the remaining oil, all that will go away. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
true OK Don wrote: It's not the technology that's lacking, it's rational people --- On Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 8:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yea, we have technology, but when war breaks out for the remaining oil, all that will go away. -- Kaleb C.

[MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-24 Thread R A Bennell
I know it is only Thursday but there is not much traffic on the list. Here I sit in my office bored and looking for distraction. Miserable day here in the great white north as it is once again white. Snowed during the night and shifted to some freezing rain this morning so not a very nice

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-24 Thread Rich Thomas
I was going to post something about guns, Hillary, Obama, women wearing prairie dresses with all the same hair styles, and whichisbettermacorpc, but instead thought I would rant about diesel fuel price. Filled up Brunnhilde yesterday at $4.05, drove by the station this morning and it was

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-24 Thread Robert Rentfro
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 12:23 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some? I know it is only Thursday but there is not much traffic on the list. Here I

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-24 Thread Bill R
- From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 4/24/08 3:23 PM Subject: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some? I know it is only Thursday but there is not much traffic on the list. Here I sit in my office bored and looking for distraction

[MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-24 Thread Donald Snook
Randy wrote: Time to get the diesel out of the garage. Diesel is slightly more expensive than regular gas right now. $1.224 for regular and $1.259 for diesel. Before you run up here to fill, remember that I am referring to liters rather than gallons. I was in Eureka, Kansas yesterday picking

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-24 Thread Kevin Kraly
Gas was $3.35 and diesel was $4.29. That's about what it is here in Oregon. Is it time to give up the 'SD for a 90's Bonneville/LeSabre? Same room (perhaps a bit more) and the fuel mileage is good. One can be had around here for sub kilobuck range. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi,

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-24 Thread Redghost
Lucky you!!! BioD is now $5.30, with #2 at $4.40 in Seattle. Makes me long for the days of two bit fuel. clay On 24 Apr 2008, at 12:37, Rich Thomas wrote: I was going to post something about guns, Hillary, Obama, women wearing prairie dresses with all the same hair styles, and

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-24 Thread Redghost
I suspect it is all becoming quite academic since all the older cars will be priced out of the realm of inexpensive ownership. Fuel prices will continue to increase. Food costs will sky rocket, most of us will be forced to seriously curtail eating and driving, which will result in the

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-24 Thread Hendrik Fay
Yeah right, obviously you have not been paying attention. Even if worst comes to worst using a steam traction engine is way more efficient than a pack of horses. Then there is bio-fuel, which a Farmer can grow. Hydrogen is perhaps another option if there are enough nuclear power stations to

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-24 Thread LWB250
Interesting that you mention this... remember when someone on the list was talking about wood gas? When I visited my former (and now current) business partner a few months ago, he took me out to his barn (really a 40 x 60 steel building) and pointed out this contraption on a trailer. I'll bet

Re: [MBZ] Slow List - Early Weekend for some?

2008-04-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It is scary, but I completely agree with you. Redghost wrote: I suspect it is all becoming quite academic since all the older cars will be priced out of the realm of inexpensive ownership. Fuel prices will continue to increase. Food costs will sky rocket, most of us will be forced to