> ...It was several years ago that I heard a story about Gilroy.
> They import all their garlic from communist china...
>
Admit it. You have been reading your copy of the Chinese Daily Worker,
right?
RLE
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> ...But as they say, you can restore a car as many times as you like, but
> it's
> only original once. As with each passing year, those originals left,
> whatever they are, become fewer and fewer, hence the value due to
> rarity...
>
Very true but there are very few of those, far as I can see.
> ...Yes Roger, thats true... a true restoration like you're talking about
> is another story. But its very rare, arguably impossible, to acheive
> 100% factory original condition. Show the cars to some oldtimers
> (people, not cars) who were there and they'll show you something that
> isn't corr
go through any rainstorms I am assuming that the AC condensate exit(s)
must
be blocked. Where are thse drains, and how do I de-clog it/them?
They exit over the tranny, one can poke them out from below
using stiff wire, etc. I believe they are formed rubber drains
that exit from hard plastic n
All this garlic talk got me thinking about supper earlier, so I went to
the store and got some fresh local shrimp and linguine, and hit the farm
stand across the road for some veggies and got some fresh corn. Had to
go back to the store for some white wine (I thought I had some but it
appears
Does this make you feel better?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rv2-DYgzcY
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Also the putt-putt sounds the 4 cyl. opposed engines make. Amen to the round
engines. A friend of a friend owns a new Waco (reproduction?) with an R755 -
275hp I believe - I need wrangle a ride one of these days.
Don't they say that real airplanes have round engines, just like real radios
glow in
They sure didn't 30 years ago when I was there during garlic harvest
season! Heaps of garlic drying in the fields for mile after mile!
Peter
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andrew wrote:
> Gilroy, CA - the garlic capital of the world.
It was several years ago that I heard a story about Gilroy.
They import all their garlic from communist china.
mao
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I lost my first MB - '74 240D, the only one selected, approved,
"negotiated" (if cashier's check for asking = negotiate :), and
nominally owned by SWMBO - today to the Kidney Foundation, and, no
doubt, the crusher. I knew it was going to happen - actually thought
it was going to happen yesterday -
> ...And the D-17, which I WISH was in my log book!..
>
Well, yes, and the sound of idling radials, the more the better, eclipses
the vacuum cleaner sounds turbines make.
RLE
>
>
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Driving through Gilroy on the Interstate is always a pleasure because of
the garlic odors wafting across the highway from the big plant at the south
end of town.
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Take care Peter, and all the best for your retirement in Texas! Pop in to
Starbucks on a regular bases, as they have Wifi. ;-) Be sure to keep in
touch with us all, never know when that next must have Benz will pop up. :-)
Take care, and all the best,
Ed
300E
On 6 October 2010 18:46, Peter T. A
In a proper 100 point restoration, they will duplicate everything, including
the flaws during manufacture like over spray, and orange peel. A stock
standard Mustang came with something like 12 different shades of black on
various parts, as the parts were painted at different times by different
sup
Yes Roger, thats true... a true restoration like you're talking about
is another story. But its very rare, arguably impossible, to acheive
100% factory original condition. Show the cars to some oldtimers
(people, not cars) who were there and they'll show you something that
isn't correct on the ca
Peter, congratulations and good luck! Please stay in touch and stay healthy.
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Peter T. Arnold wrote:
Diesel? We're in process of getting a newer P/U to tow our 14k fifth
wheel. I'll still hear clattering.
http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1988012329.html
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I'll be disappearing for a while.
We are readying for our retirement relocation {Texas} and some things
just are not fitting on my plate.
Made some great electronic friends here, had a great 300SDL that I
bought from Rusty and drove about 100Kmi. I loved it but I am in no
shape to maintain
Or me to a spelling contest obviously.
Randy
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Restoration or Patina
Good thing h
Most of the "Italian" resturants I've eaten in think that openinga can of
tomaotes and dumping it on pasta constitutes good food. They have never
heard of spices, much less fresh anything.
On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 wrote:
> I think that the
And the D-17, which I WISH was in my log book!
On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 10:31 PM, wrote:
> > ...Those were P&W R985s - 9 cylinders each, 450HP, IIRC.
> > Checked it - there were at least four different engines on various
> > versions
> > of the D-18, but I think the R985 was the most popular...
>
> What does he do for a living? System administrator?Alex
>
IT Manager, likely.
RLE
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Not really.
On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 4:56 PM, Rich Thomas <
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote:
> Is that stuff grown in el merde del gato?
>
> --R
>
>
> On 10/6/2010 4:47 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
>
>> How about bartering for a jar of jalapeno pepper jelly, made with
>> organically gro
> andrew strasfogel wrote:
> Wow, what a great link. :))
>
> Any idea which of these folks would sell me some organic
> garlic cloves to plant in the back 40?
How much do you want?
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I doubt it
Is that stuff grown in el merde del gato?
--R
On 10/6/2010 4:47 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
How about bartering for a jar of jalapeno pepper jelly, made with
organically grown hot peppers and no unnatural resources?
On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 3:29 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote:
We usually freeze
How about bartering for a jar of jalapeno pepper jelly, made with
organically grown hot peppers and no unnatural resources?
On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 3:29 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote:
> We usually freeze ours, but we've got a few un-frozen bulbs in the root
> cellar. Just need to find a way to get you a
Flat bed trucker!
On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 7:26 AM, theprofil...@dwx.com
wrote:
> my
> brother looks like Pa Joad after a rough day (gets a haircut every couple
> years,
> shaves maybe once a week, greasy overalls, jack-shirts that
> look like they've been run through a limb chipper)
What does h
We usually freeze ours, but we've got a few un-frozen bulbs in the root
cellar. Just need to find a way to get you a few toes that won't cost 5
bucks to ship. :/
Walt
On Oct 6, 2010 2:43 PM, "andrew strasfogel" wrote:
That garlic must be in great demand! I once purchased a braid of organic
gar
I doubt it, I think he probably still believes the bigger engine wins in all
cases...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:34:47 -0400
From: Mitch Haley
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They're all good folks. I'd start with Seeds of Solidarity
http://www.seedsofsolidarity.org/
but any in the list should be fine.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 11:23:54 -0400
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Yuck! That stuff smells awful too!
Randy
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wanted: 124 back seat cushion foam to f
We drove her 1985 300CD all over VA wine country last weekend on the hottest
late September of all time, with the AC running full blast. Next time she
took out the car the floor mat was completely soaked. Since the car didn't
go through any rainstorms I am assuming that the AC condensate exit(s)
Mitch,
Thanks, but this is a mold/mildew problem, not detectable to my nose but
the spores cause respiratory distress for my wife.
-Max
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That garlic must be in great demand! I once purchased a braid of organic
garlic from the famous gardener Joe Nestasie in PA - awesome stuff.
On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 11:38 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote:
> If you want I can get some of my great uncle's stock for you next time
> we braid, won't be till ne
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
Does anyone have the foam part of a 124 back seat cushion? Mine has a
terrible odor and IT MUST GO!
http://nil-odor.com/
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Does anyone have the foam part of a 124 back seat cushion? Mine has a
terrible odor and IT MUST GO!
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
'87 300TD 320k miles
'95 E300 274k miles (project)
'73 Balboa 20
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That is probably right, all I remember is that they were noisy, smoky,
and blew oil out the stacks and dripped from every other place. You
could always tell where it had been parked on the ramp. The pilot, not
sure he owned it or leased it, was about 6'6" and weighed over 300lb, he
was huge.
If you want I can get some of my great uncle's stock for you next time
we braid, won't be till next fall though.
Walt
On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 11:23 AM, andrew strasfogel
wrote:
> Wow, what a great link. :))
>
> Any idea which of these folks would sell me some organic garlic cloves to
> plant in
Curt Raymond wrote:
When I was in high school my great uncle had a KB-5 which I guess was a 2 1/2 ton. A kid
I was in school with had access to a brandy new Chevy 4x4 dually 1 ton 454ci that he said
could pull "anything". I challenged him and showed up with the KB-5 loaded
right to the roof wi
Wow, what a great link. :))
Any idea which of these folks would sell me some organic garlic cloves to
plant in the back 40?
On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 9:53 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> Interestingly, since I don't particularly care for garlic (I don't mind it
> but I don't go out of my way to use it)
I'm allergic to smell. I will admit that an original, rust free car that is
still nice is preferable to a glossy resto-mod.
On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 9:58 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> I'll disagree right back, I'd much prefer patina over restoration. Of
> course theres a fine line between patina and
Thanks for the advice.
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>
> Andrew wrote:
>
> "I would rather deal with finite rust"
>
> There is no such thing as "finite rust." Rust is infinite. Rust never
> sleeps. by the time you can see it--and WAY before the time a panel gets
For what it is worth, I suspect the average used car dealer knows little more
about the cars on the lot than you
do. They buy them at auction and put them on the lot for sale. I don't think
most will do much to the vehicle apart
from cleaning until a deal is made. I have bought 2 used F150's from
When I was in high school my great uncle had a KB-5 which I guess was a 2 1/2
ton. A kid I was in school with had access to a brandy new Chevy 4x4 dually 1
ton 454ci that he said could pull "anything". I challenged him and showed up
with the KB-5 loaded right to the roof with logs due for firewo
On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 7:26 AM, theprofil...@dwx.com
wrote:
> my
> brother looks like Pa Joad after a rough day (gets a haircut every couple
> years,
> shaves maybe once a week, greasy overalls, jack-shirts that
> look like they've been run through a limb chipper)
What does he do for a living?
My brother has a '42 International KB7 5-ton stake bed that he uses almost
daily for various chores, including pulling a rolling chassis of a
semitractor a few hunderd miles, and hauling everything from rock to antique
machinery. It was slathered with flat white latex house paint
decades ago by
I have an inherent distrust of used car dealers.
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
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> Looking very hard
I'll disagree right back, I'd much prefer patina over restoration. Of course
theres a fine line between patina and dirt...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 22:38:25 -0400
From: andrew strasfogel
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anyone in the Atlanta area want to check out a car?
Mess
Interestingly, since I don't particularly care for garlic (I don't mind it but
I don't go out of my way to use it), I am right at this moment wearing my
Garlic & Arts festival tee-shirt...
http://www.garlicandarts.org/
-Curt
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 20:46:05 -0500
From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmai
Hmm, snowmobiles use threaded caps, I wonder how different they are? Of course
snowmobile wires are real stranded wire inside.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 18:51:44 -0500
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] '94 E420 Ignition Cable Question
Messa
pm7...@comcast.net wrote:
Looking very hard at a Dodge P/U at an independent dealer, I get nervous dealing with these fellows.
Vin # 3D7KR28C17G724641
I thought it'd become standard for dealers to have unlimited Carfax
subscriptions and hand out the reports?
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Looking very hard at a Dodge P/U at an independent dealer, I get nervous
dealing with these fellows.
Vin # 3D7KR28C17G724641
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Of course, I'll ask The Cook to make something that doesn't include
left-overs!
-Max
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I think that the mistake most Italian restaurants make is (1) not using
fresh ingredients and (2) too many spices. Good olive oil, fresh
tomatoes/garlic/basil/parsley, a little salt, maybe a few other minor
spices are about all that is needed (fennel - that's the other one I was
thinking of). Som
Yeah, they're just too expensive to justify. Its a tool to borrow for
sure! I was just explaining what the factory way to make wires is.
You can probably find aftermarket wires already made from Rusty and
such, but would have to buy the complete set.
Jaime
On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 9:55 PM, Dies
Yes, indeed it does! I know just the fellow to provide objective
culinary reporting - let me check with the Social Director to see when
we can fit you in.
Last night was Chicken Alfredo made with left-overs, so it was
chicken/sausage/steak alfredo with peas, but still more tasty and
interesting
STD sounds interesting, Schuman site does not sound appealing to me.
-Max
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I'll double check them, but I'm pretty sure they all are free to move.
-Max
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I've got one. It's been rebuilt once (still leaked down), and it is
still on the mount. How does $25 sound? I think that there is an extra
o-ring inside the small round valve assembly that I missed when I
rebuilt this one. I had the kit of new o-rings from MB, but
circumstances beyond my control c
Thanks Philip, that sounds like something I can attempt rather easily.
Method should work fine, I'm hoping that the adjustment mechanism for
tension of the cables is a reasonable one.
-Max
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Randy,
I closely compared the two doors, but the difference between the bad and
the good was not obvious - they BOTH seem to have a lot of slop/play in
my opinion.
-Max
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Yes but a low mileage original mundane car like a 240D is worth a lot more than
any restored one. Same applies for middle of the road collector cars like
pagodas.
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...Original cars are always worth more, and will increase
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