Re: [MBZ] Anybody in the Market for an early R107?

2016-03-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
> Looks like a repaint, obvious from the data plate. Was it the whole car, > or just front end? Accident damage? > > Jaime > > > On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 10:46 PM, clay via Mercedes > wrote: > >> I am helping my indy pass two R107 along. Posted them on CL and get

Re: [MBZ] Sad day

2016-03-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
I can scout the part next time I am at a PnP. clay On Mar 13, 2016, at 1:58 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > > Well, yesterday was a sad, bad day here in sunny Eastern NC. I can no longer > refer to my 29½-year-old '87 300D (144 kmi) as "showroom" or nearly > "showroom." Though it still h

Re: [MBZ] Sad day

2016-03-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am in Seattle, so would have to pack it very well and send it UPS ground clay On Mar 13, 2016, at 4:43 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Where are you? Transportation to NC? > > Wilton > > - Original Message ----- From: "clay via Mercedes" > To: "Merce

Re: [MBZ] Clay bar black car

2016-03-14 Thread clay via Mercedes
There is not much in the way of rubbing. More of a gentle massage and swipe to gather up the gunk built up. You can do the whole car in about 10-15 minutes clay On Mar 14, 2016, at 8:06 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Is there a spray-on clay, or clay in an aerosol can? I don't

Re: [MBZ] 123 temperature control switch??

2016-03-14 Thread clay via Mercedes
That would have been for the older W123 as well as the W114/115/116 that had twist knob AC. Maybe it was what the ACC I system uses. Looks like the temp control I have in Frosch. clay On Mar 14, 2016, at 1:56 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > This supposedly fits my car but where

[MBZ] Signed up with Hagerty

2016-03-14 Thread clay via Mercedes
Talk about painless. Filled out the online form, post a few pix and make payment. Triple the coverage, at least, and cut cost by half. USAA would probably have given it a value around $5k, but with Hagerty, agreed value is now $18k. This should cover most of the damage I can incur in any m

Re: [MBZ] Signed up with Hagerty

2016-03-14 Thread clay via Mercedes
Not even Karma value. How do I keep sliding down hill no matter how fast I run up? clay On Mar 14, 2016, at 6:53 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > "No cash value" > > --R > > On 3/14/16 9:45 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> And if I save her some cash

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Jim C

2016-03-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5474117656.html On Mar 14, 2016, at 11:43 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >> Will a '96 do? > > Not if it's an automatic! Also, probably too new. > > The latest thinking is, with bull fiddle probably > actually off the table, that our 1986 190D 2.5 wi

Re: [MBZ] Part time AC

2016-03-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
It does feel good to know I can tackle the job. The greater motivation is that I am a cheap *ss B*stard and swinging a wrench saves my wallet from getting too light clay On Mar 15, 2016, at 1:40 PM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes wrote: > Dan, > I think you should replace most of the partsand

Re: [MBZ] Tool Chest Score

2016-03-19 Thread clay via Mercedes
#1 boy gave me a tool box when he was a wee tot. Looked like a little doll house. I out grew the box and got a larger one to haul to PnP. I put some of my spare tools into the doll house and put it in the trunk of his 300SE so he would have goodies in ND clay On Mar 16, 2016, at 6:22 AM, Da

Re: [MBZ] Tool Chest Score

2016-03-19 Thread clay via Mercedes
I did that at your suggestion years ago. It did a superb job of tackling the rust. Is there a way to keep the rust from growing back? I did slather machine oil on the tools after drying them. Should I have wire wheeled the rust before or after? clay On Mar 16, 2016, at 6:20 AM, Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am tempted to offer him $50 because those floor mats are HIDEOUS! clay On Mar 16, 2016, at 7:59 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5493474370.html > > --R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archiv

[MBZ] OT- Ruebens

2016-03-19 Thread clay via Mercedes
Yesterday I made St. Patricks meal for my widowed mother. Complete down to the soda bread. I made her a loaf of Rye for her left overs. Today I am making myself Ruebens on my own loaf of Rye bread. These are DANG good. --- clay > I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the boo

Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
Oregon is full of idiots. Apology to any residents on the list. They used to have a nuke plant, but decided to take it off line and destroy it. Then they sold their generating ability to Buffet, so he and Berkshire could make tons of cash. Warren also purchased the trains that haul coal to th

Re: [MBZ] Now PV Re: Italian tune up with a turbo CIUIHBshDy

2016-03-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
I was reading an article about grid collapse. The way the grid is run now there is a greater chance of mass blackouts due to minor failures in the system that cascade as power is shunted to lines that are unable to handle the capacity. Having the option to pull the switch and go off grid would

Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
I have been trying to get SWMBA to pop some on my roof. She does not see the value. I like the idea of off grid for small power. My roof is perfect with a full south/southwest swath. Neighbor up the street built himself an eco house with 8" foam insulation, solar water and PV, cisterns for r

Re: [MBZ] Now PV Re: Italian tune up with a turbo CIUIHBshDy

2016-03-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
Box solar is not the bestest for pool heating. I used to sell a system that used coiled black tubing that did a bang up job of kicking up pool therms. You want lots of surface area and time under the photons for caloric increase. The tubes were 0.5" to 2cm OD, depending on load, coiled into

Re: [MBZ] W220 Barn Find

2016-03-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
Jog, no need to run, away from that mess. This thing will have no value in 20 years, let alone next week. My W220 is falling apart around me. The W140 my kid owns is a better car all around and more likely to be collectable clay On Mar 21, 2016, at 5:31 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrot

Re: [MBZ] W220 Barn Find

2016-03-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
ay from this as if your hair was on fire. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Mar 22, 2016, at 2:56 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> >> Jog, no need to run, away from that mess. This thing will have no value in >> 20 years, let alone next week. My W22

[MBZ] Low Ball Larry

2016-03-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
These bottom feeders are irritating. They think that making rather insultingly low offers will get them a great car. That I am stupid enough to have them win the lottery. If all they can afford is a low end car, they should shop for junk, instead of expecting to steal a car far beyond their

Re: [MBZ] Low Ball Larry

2016-03-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
plin via Mercedes wrote: > Huh! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 22, 2016, at 6:10 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> >> These bottom feeders are irritating. They think that making rather >> insultingly low offers will get them a great car. That I am stupid

Re: [MBZ] Low Ball Larry

2016-03-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
know when you may need a second SL) clay On Mar 22, 2016, at 5:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > $9500 is crack money. If it's as nice as you say it's about a $5k car maybe, > to the right person. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 22, 2016

Re: [MBZ] W220 Barn Find

2016-03-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
Is it Quotes page good enough? clay On Mar 22, 2016, at 7:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Great analogy. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Mar 22, 2016, at 3:55 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> >> e Coli bowl of chili sitting low in the gut p

Re: [MBZ] Low Ball Larry

2016-03-22 Thread clay via Mercedes
ney does not mean they are > actually selling for it. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 22, 2016, at 10:14 PM, clay via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> It is as nice and a bit better than I say. It just came out of the shop >> with all the major systems work

Re: [MBZ] Low Ball Larry

2016-03-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
For private sales, that might work. Even professional dealers who just want to move product. This car has a break even point and has been stored for a few years, along with a bunch of other iron in the parking lot. Pretty surprising the number of people who think they can get a repair for che

Re: [MBZ] Somebody Please

2016-03-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
Go for it. I would love to see the diesel V6 in this car clay On Mar 23, 2016, at 9:16 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Stop me from buying this. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/5504439512.html > > Looks like a good deal, even for parts. > > Rick > > __

Re: [MBZ] Low Ball Larry

2016-03-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
t; -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On March 23, 2016 5:38:47 PM EDT, clay via Mercedes > wrote: >> For private sales, that might work. Even professional dealers who just >> want to move product. This car has a break even point a

Re: [MBZ] Low Ball Larry

2016-03-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
her hand they're not wasting your time crawling all over the car > before lowballing you... > -Curt > > From: clay via Mercedes > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: clay > Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 6:43 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Low Ball Larry > > N

Re: [MBZ] What a Car!

2016-03-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
This yard is full of its brothers and sisters, just waiting to be visited by a Faerie Godmother who will bring them back to their former glory http://www.dicksupullit.com clay On Mar 23, 2016, at 5:49 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Never seen one of these before. A real beauty. > > htt

Re: [MBZ] Old v new 140

2016-03-24 Thread clay via Mercedes
The 92 300SE was getting about 14.5mpg to do a 15 mile commute in mixed driving. When the driver took it on a road trip, he got it up to 19.7mpg. Full tank is 25.6 gallons clay On Mar 24, 2016, at 6:38 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > My numbers show more like 2-3. That's actual based o

Re: [MBZ] OT Barack Hussein Obama did it!

2016-03-24 Thread clay via Mercedes
We are stealing all the ground water and flushing it down rivers in to the seas. That makes the land drier and less likely to get rain, which is all falling on the oceans instead. That, or we are not drinking enough booze. Used to be water was toxic, so we left it alone and made beer, wine, o

Re: [MBZ] Hey Kleb is this the S600 you were going to look at?

2016-03-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
Parts car. The body panels alone are a boon. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV

Re: [MBZ] OT: vhs conversion

2016-03-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
There is way old computer tech that would fit the mold. An ATI or other video conversion card (PCI) with the hardware could drop into a newer PC and allow you to suck VHS in and digitize it. As a digital file, you could burn it on a DVD. Get five or six movies on a DVD even at the highest res

[MBZ] POS S430

2016-03-27 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am sure the car knows that I speak ill of it. To punish me it has developed a coolant leak bad enough that the dash error computer told me I had the leak. I was pretty sure that bad things were going on when I would come to a stop and a nebulous yellow mist would emanate from the driver side

[MBZ] OT - One for Wilton

2016-03-28 Thread clay via Mercedes
A C-141 cargo plane was preparing for departure from Thule Air Base in Greenland, and they were waiting for the truck to arrive to pump out the aircraft's sewage holding tanks. The Aircraft Commander was in a hurry, the truck was late arriving, and the Airman performing the job was extremely s

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

2016-03-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
That looks just like the 300SE my kid owns. Not sure it drives any better clay On Mar 26, 2016, at 7:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Here is the car btw > > http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/5498776570.html > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 26, 2016, at 8:42 PM, Dan Penof

Re: [MBZ] POS S430

2016-03-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
rian Scammers On Mar 27, 2016, at 10:17 AM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > I am sure the car knows that I speak ill of it. To punish me it has > developed a coolant leak bad enough that the dash error computer told me I > had the leak. I was pretty sure that bad things were going on

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should buy this

2016-03-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
yes, you should. The SEC seems to have a virulent following. The shop I visit has a non-op SEC w126 that was going to the crusher, but some guy is going to haul it a few hundred miles and make it all good again. Maybe some day there will be folks who want a W140 V12 clay On Mar 27, 2016, a

Re: [MBZ] Battery prices?

2016-03-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
Interstate group 49 are around $190 wholesale around me. There was discussion about who was providing the battery for the 77 SL, as seller used his shop battery and was not going to purchase a new one to put in the car he is selling. His cost is $190 from the interwebs. I think I am sourcing

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

2016-03-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
My indy has gotten me to front his cars for him. The newest victim is a 94 C280 that is loaded. Emerald green with grey leather. It has all records from new, even the window sticker. This thing has stuff my E300D did not, and the W220 does. Small car, but the 6 cyl is a blast. Owner forc

Re: [MBZ] I pickup a 2nd car in as many days

2016-03-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5474205301.html this is gooder clay On Mar 28, 2016, at 7:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I drove in the the "hood" of Tulsa to look at a 92 300D 2.5 Turbo. Turned out > to be pretty darn nice. Paint is great, body has a few dings but nothi

Re: [MBZ] Battery prices?

2016-03-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
; >> On Mar 29, 2016, at 11:09 PM, clay via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Interstate group 49 are around $190 wholesale around me. There was >> discussion about who was providing the battery for the 77 SL, as seller used >> his shop battery and was not goin

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

2016-03-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
gt; of problems. They sell for about $1500 or less in great shape. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 29, 2016, at 11:16 PM, clay via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> My indy has gotten me to front his cars for him. The newest victim is a 94 >> C280 that is loade

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

2016-03-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
That is why he has me fronting for the sales. I have no dog in the race, so will not get overly offended by the buyers. I am allowed to look like an idiot. Any profit above his bottom line becomes shop credit. clay On Mar 30, 2016, at 4:12 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Clay sez: >

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

2016-03-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
30, 2016, at 6:27 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> >> That is why he has me fronting for the sales. I have no dog in the race, so >> will not get overly offended by the buyers. I am allowed to look like an >> idiot. Any profit above his bottom line becomes shop credit.

Re: [MBZ] Double whammy

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
Maybe it is a good time to get padded car covers to reduce hail damage. Glad you survived unscathed Of course you have a storm cellar to hide in, right? clay On Mar 30, 2016, at 6:40 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Wow - glad you didn't get hit. The storms missed us entirely this time - >

Re: [MBZ] Letting go of the '77 240D

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
Ed, I have a few that may work well for you. The list is not supportive of them, but I will attest to their quality. Pretty sure you need a 450SL. If not, there is C280 in excellent shape that needs a new owner clay On Mar 31, 2016, at 4:16 AM, Ed Booher via Mercedes wrote: > However, I'

Re: [MBZ] Letting go of the '77 240D

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
Dave from ID came flew over to pick up a 500E I found for him. I picked him up, took him home and got him fed and watered. Then took the trip to the car. It was just what he wanted, and he took it home. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone

Re: [MBZ] OT: Desperately ISO weed killer

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
corn meal is a good weed preventer. Seems to make the dirt unhappy for seeds clay On Mar 31, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > The yard is alive - with weeds already. Is there a non toxic way to deal > with this problem? Or if I must, what's the best commercial produc

Re: [MBZ] OT: Desperately ISO weed killer

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
If there are no plants I would want to save, I go for the flame thrower. Just blast the surface, not crisp, and the thing dies. clay On Mar 31, 2016, at 12:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Haha. Anybody try white vinegar spray? Supposed to kill weeds. > > On Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Re: [MBZ] OT: Desperately ISO weed killer

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
I forgot the chickens! Chickens will remove all manner of greens. I used to mow the lawn, then got hens. For 8 years I did not mow, EVER. Then the chickens went away and I had to get a mower again. clay On Mar 31, 2016, at 12:36 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > I am serious, find some

Re: [MBZ] OT: Desperately ISO weed killer

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
y garage. Somebody had cut > it down but it keeps coming back from the stumps. I was thinking about > salting the whole area. I park my snowmobiles there and last summer raspberry > bushes came up all around them... > -Curt > > From: clay via Mercedes > To: Mercedes Discuss

Re: [MBZ] Letting go of the '77 240D

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
300TD > '95 E300 > > On March 31, 2016 2:35:18 PM EDT, clay via Mercedes > wrote: >> Dave from ID came flew over to pick up a 500E I found for him. I >> picked him up, took him home and got him fed and watered. Then took >> the trip to the car. It w

Re: [MBZ] Letting go of the '77 240D

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
; >> On Mar 31, 2016, at 5:34 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> >> That was ages ago, before K'leb ran the list. I think Dave paid near $4k. >> Whatever was less than perfect was within his comfort zone for updating. >> >> clay >> >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Desperately ISO weed killer

2016-03-31 Thread clay via Mercedes
Nah, the heat does not get deep enough clay On Mar 31, 2016, at 3:46 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > What about soaking the ground with gasoline, and lighting that? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On March 31, 2016 6:40:16 P

Re: [MBZ] OT: Desperately ISO weed killer

2016-04-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
e they get used to their new home (free range) - wife's plantings will > be in jeopardy. She's planted all kinds of flowers, shrubs, veggies, etc. > all around the house/yard. > > On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 5:31 PM, clay via Mercedes > wrote: > >> I forgot the chick

Re: [MBZ] OT: Desperately ISO weed killer

2016-04-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
I did get a visit from Animal Control. I was violating ... well, the chickens had violated the leash law. Cats are exempt from that one. A pellet gun keeps the cats from making too many visits to harass my chickens. clay On Apr 1, 2016, at 9:07 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > >>> Arr

Re: [MBZ] I surely could not go wrong with this.

2016-04-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
A bit over your normal junk car price. Go back and make the standard $500 offer. The car is worth about that clay On Apr 1, 2016, at 2:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > > 2000 Mercedes Benz S430 > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5517068886.html > > via cPro for Craigs

[MBZ] 1974 Steering Wheel

2016-04-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
Kaleb, Would you happen to have a spare steering wheel I can use in my R107? I took the car out for a sunny day drive and the horn pad decided to let loose on one side and the car proceded to bleat like a sheep down the highway. I could attempt a repair, but am not sure just how the thing goes

Re: [MBZ] New Frontier

2016-04-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
Frontier is GARBAGE Verizon blew through tons of cash building out FIOS, then began selling off regions to this mismanaged midwest telecom. These clowns are way out of their depth and making a mess of all manner of things. Service is restricted compared to Verizon, speeds are crippled, they a

Re: [MBZ] Have W320 cabs really lost their value?

2016-04-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
There has to be something seriously wrong, as that price is retarded low. clay On Apr 3, 2016, at 4:08 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > This is the second or third car I've seen offered this cheap. > > http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5520820567.html > > > > -- > Jaime Kopchin

Re: [MBZ] Have W320 cabs really lost their value?

2016-04-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
I like the Cab. The W129 just does not sing to me. Seems to be a muddle of a R107 and W126 SEC. The W124 Cab has leg room, size, and features of a fuller size car. Much better than the tiny CLK with no room for much more than groceries in the back seats clay On Apr 3, 2016, at 5:40 AM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] Have W320 cabs really lost their value?

2016-04-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
The Cab has low production numbers and ability to carry more people than a W129. They would be more likely to be driven by a human than some guy with a need for speed. If I had the space, I would love to have one clay On Apr 3, 2016, at 6:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Yea

Re: [MBZ] OT dishwashers -- Now Welding

2016-04-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
I have been hunting R107 clusters. I busted a breaker bar and a ratchet attempting to get the dang 22mm nuts loose to remove the steering wheels. Over the weekend by horn pad decided to let loose and would bleat at the most inopportune moments. I figured out now to get the pad back where it b

Re: [MBZ] Are 450's going up in value?

2016-04-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
Maybe the W116 cars are getting more interesting, but I do not think they are going to command his price. Fix the seat, and maybe. There are too many common parts with a R107 that get stripped at PnP or go into an SD, not a petrol car. clay On Apr 6, 2016, at 2:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via M

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Project?

2016-04-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
Price is really good. I wonder what keeps it from running properly. The 77 SL I am helping sell was not running until the owner asked what it would be worth if it ran. I said probably twice what I had listed it for. All it took was a battery, fresh fuel and some fiddling to get it lit off an

Re: [MBZ] Might be decent

2016-04-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
I would go for it! Manual trans, blinds in the back, tow hitch and lights. A winner clay On Apr 7, 2016, at 4:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > > 1969 Collector 4 speed Mercedes Benz 280SE ( Euro Model ) > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5528386047.html > > via cPro f

Re: [MBZ] "These cars look good bagged"

2016-04-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am led to believe that bagging means you are so embarrassed to be seen in it, you drive with a paper bag over your head. This idiot needs a plastic bag seal with duct tape around his neck. Bagged really is just lowering it on air bags so you have the ability to make it hop around at stop lig

Re: [MBZ] I wonder what "predestine" condition is?

2016-04-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
But WHY? What is the purpose of dragging cars off a dealer lot and then socking them away for 20 years? The cars are not worth half what was paid even in Predestine condition. Rubber bits are old and everything that needed to be used has just rotted or corroded in place. Maybe they were Pabl

Re: [MBZ] I wonder what "predestine" condition is?

2016-04-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
Could drive it off a pier for insurance money. clay On Apr 7, 2016, at 7:53 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > 1992 and new... I guess the Manufactures warranty has long expired > hasn't it.. > > So.. two 24 year old museum pieces. just at the age where Mercedes no > longer supplies o

Re: [MBZ] I wonder what "predestine" condition is?

2016-04-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
Pretty long view on the deal. Spend over $100k and wait for the cars to be worth $40k at best? On Apr 7, 2016, at 8:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 7 Apr 2016 19:53:56 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > >> 1992 and new... I guess the Manufactures warranty has long >> expire

Re: [MBZ] hot water heat exchangers WAS Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am thinking it would take a bunch of hot water to be able to gain any calories that way. Locker room, prison shower, commercial laundry.. that would have enough water. The better way to get hot water would be an on demand heater clay On Apr 7, 2016, at 9:23 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes w

Re: [MBZ] "These cars look good bagged"

2016-04-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
Contemporary with the car. It would be found in the back seat while both were new On Apr 8, 2016, at 10:20 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Not that I clicked on the link, but where's the Benz content? > > On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 5:28 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okieben

[MBZ] It is ALIVE

2016-04-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
I got a few parts from a junk yard R107 earlier this week. Steering wheel, cluster, console panels, valve covers... The steering wheel was more complete than my installed one. It is very aged and the rubber weathered and just clapped out. Dan (Martha) thought a leather product would help. I

Re: [MBZ] It is ALIVE

2016-04-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
I think I just blurped a little in my mouth at the visual. clay On Apr 8, 2016, at 12:23 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > You need to move to Palm Beach and set up a restoration spa for the old beach > bunnies > > --R > > On 4/8/16 3:07 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] It is ALIVE

2016-04-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > On 08/04/2016 2:07 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> I got a few parts from a junk yard R107 earlier this week. Steering wheel, >> cluster, console panels, valve covers... >> >> The steering wheel was more complete than my inst

Re: [MBZ] It is ALIVE

2016-04-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
Thanks for the info. That would be cool. I have a strip of green leather that would work. It was going to be used on Gump. On Apr 8, 2016, at 1:39 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Clay, > > I have bought two of these, one for my E300 and another for SWMBO's > Infiniti: > > http://wh

Re: [MBZ] OT Ginger Brew

2016-04-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
ATTA BOY I just bottled up a mead. It had been fermenting for two months and was still active, but the flavor was just right. WIth the champagne yeast it will carbonate into a very fine sparkling wine. clay On Apr 8, 2016, at 5:08 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > A few weeks back I mad

Re: [MBZ] OH! Jaime! Wuz: Might be decent

2016-04-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
+1 Love to drive these cars clay On Apr 9, 2016, at 11:41 AM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: > BobR wrote: >> How is it these things are in Okla-stinking-homa? > > No worry. > Clay and/or me will get it to TucAZ > mao > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] somebody stop me

2016-04-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
I have a fish on the hook for the 74 450SL. WE have been dancing around for about two months. He expresses deep interest, then backs off due to maybe the car will need expensive work. I provide soothing noises about how all the major issues have been dealt with and the hoses and belts are not

Re: [MBZ] somebody stop me

2016-04-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
x27;s the price at these days?! > > On Sunday, April 10, 2016, clay via Mercedes wrote: > >> I have a fish on the hook for the 74 450SL. WE have been dancing around >> for about two months. He expresses deep interest, then backs off due to >> maybe the car will need expe

Re: [MBZ] somebody stop me

2016-04-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] somebody stop me

2016-04-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am not selling it to you, Kaleb. clay On Apr 10, 2016, at 7:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > 7k is way too much. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 10, 2016, at 9:11 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> >> $9150. Dude is trying to suck it do

Re: [MBZ] somebody stop me

2016-04-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
n Apr 10, 2016, at 9:21 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> >> I am not selling it to you, Kaleb. >> >> clay >> >> >>> On Apr 10, 2016, at 7:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >>> >>> 7k is way too much. >>> >

Re: [MBZ] WHY????

2016-04-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
It is a dangly bit extender for the less gifted or low esteem type clay On Apr 11, 2016, at 11:58 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5533995667.html > > --R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archiv

Re: [MBZ] Nice 560SL for Clay

2016-04-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
Pretty sure it was the neighbor car that walked across the hood clay On Apr 11, 2016, at 12:04 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > Will suit Clay: NO BACK & FORTH ON THIS ONE > > Is that a body in the trunk? > > --R > > On 4/11/16 2:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Not a bad car fro

Re: [MBZ] Nice 560SL for Clay

2016-04-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
I would not leave any part that large. The chickens like their food fresh, and that would spoil in the time it took them to consume it clay On Apr 11, 2016, at 12:15 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Perhaps the body is a prospective buyer that went back and forth too many > times? > >

Re: [MBZ] How insane would this be?

2016-04-12 Thread clay via Mercedes
Way too easy to total one of the high end cars. All the dang sensors of junk are cost prohibitive to fix and replace. Also the trim becomes retarded expensive. Body shop we had a club event a few years ago had two examples of this coming disaster with self driving cars. Some AMG sedan that t

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent

2016-04-12 Thread clay via Mercedes
Did we find out if the ground cable to the started is still attached? I had issues with that a few times. But then the starter would start smoking, so maybe not the issue clay On Apr 12, 2016, at 12:53 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >> BTDT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START IN P, N, OR ANY GEA

Re: [MBZ] Relocation talk again

2016-04-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
And you want our blessing? Get your butt to Dallas, dude clay On Apr 12, 2016, at 4:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > So the guy that was running Dallas got the east regional manager job and is > moving to Tampa. So his position is open and Dallas is the 2nd largest Market > behi

Re: [MBZ] How insane would this be?

2016-04-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
WA has no annual or other regular inspections process. There is a one time inspection to register an out of state vehicle. Mostly minor safety items, brakes, lights, essentials. Based on what is on the road, you can drive anything that will make it down the road. clay On Apr 12, 2016, at

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

2016-04-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
Somebody has to get his self a 3D scanner and go to town on all the parts we need. I would donate parts, but the stuff I find is mostly old and dilapidated, so would end up as URO quality once printed. I do question the quality of the feedstock and how it compares to original formulation for

Re: [MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

2016-04-18 Thread clay via Mercedes
I would take a pair. one for each car clay On Apr 15, 2016, at 10:05 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Here is another alternative for an MB cupholder: (see attachment) > >> It's the one that is sitting on the table at home, where you left the cup >> when you went out to drive ;-) >> >>

Re: [MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

2016-04-18 Thread clay via Mercedes
I took a rather nice dame to test drive the SL. Hard to place vintage, but easy on the eyes. I think she was following me home, but she turned onto another street. She is checking with HWMBO to see if she gets a toy for the times when her Volvo SUV is too boring. clay On Apr 18, 2016, at

Re: [MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

2016-04-18 Thread clay via Mercedes
Mayhap She has her own career/job, but I suspect the spouse has the cash. For the asking price, there would need to be comity for this car to find a happy home. I so wish her much success if there needs to be leading clay On Apr 18, 2016, at 5:57 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > That

[MBZ] It makes me hot

2016-04-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coleman-513A-Outdoor-3000-5000BTU-Catalytic-Camping-Heater-USA-Made-/331829860704?nma=true&si=fj3ce867Wod74d9mCtXGJv6A7YM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 I won this thing and wonder what all I need to know about it for safe operation. I do not ex

Re: [MBZ] New lister

2016-04-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
The oil squeezed from the quivering bodies of newborn factory engineers in Stuttgart clay On Apr 20, 2016, at 1:55 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > What is the best oil to use in my Mercedes? > > -- > --BB > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] New lister

2016-04-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
The off topic list is very limited. You may only speak of watches, guns, oil, gutters, Greenland, BUFFs, kitchen products, operating systems, and how to deal with insurance companies clay On Apr 20, 2016, at 2:24 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > No but I am having a problem with wo

Re: [MBZ] It makes me hot

2016-04-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
I aim for it to keep me mobile while working the football games this fall. Near froze by brass ones off on late Fall mornings. So, I just fill it and light it off? clay On Apr 20, 2016, at 3:08 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: > clay wrote: >> I won this thing and wonder what all I need

Re: [MBZ] It makes me hot

2016-04-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
On April 20, 2016 2:03:39 PM EDT, clay via Mercedes > wrote: >> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coleman-513A-Outdoor-3000-5000BTU-Catalytic-Camping-Heater-USA-Made-/331829860704?nma=true&si=fj3ce867Wod74d9mCtXGJv6A7YM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 >>

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