Re: [MBZ] 2006 S600 - 83k miles - $13,000

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

A Mercedes with ghetto wheels. Right at the top of my list.

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Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices going back up

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

Over $6 from Massachusetts to Maine.

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> 87 Unleaded was still $3.99 here tonight but diesel has jumped to $5.19. It 
> was $4.89 I think yesterday.
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[MBZ] 2016 Metris work van - 140k miles - $18,900

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

"Runs good" and yet "check engine light on for misfire"

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[MBZ] 2006 S600 - 83k miles - $13,000

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

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[MBZ] 1973 450SLC - 61k miles - $8,000

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Paint color looks good but I don't care for the powder blue interior. Points 
deducted for tacky aftermarket radio, and isn't there supposed to be wood in 
the center console?

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[MBZ] Diesel prices going back up

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

87 Unleaded was still $3.99 here tonight but diesel has jumped to $5.19. It was 
$4.89 I think yesterday.

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Re: [MBZ] I found a new toy for OK Don

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When you need 800 to say 1500 feet at sea level, 8000 is a lot of runway,
even at 7000 ft. I flew into Los Alamos once in a C172 - interesting
airport - one way in, the other way out - the mountain was too high on the
west side to climb over on departure. I was also surprised at all the 65 -
85 HP NA aircraft parked there - Cubs, Champs, and Ercoupe, etc. 6000 feet
of runway seemed fine for those old low powered aircraft.

On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 8:54 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
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> I look at all the NA aircraft at the FBO here and wonder how many have a
> tough time getting out in the summer. Of course, the runway is 8800 feet
> which likely helps some.
>
> You know it’s an issue when there are lighted electronic signboards at the
> taxiways to the runway with the current density altitude.
>
> Lots and lots of military operations here. Helicopters and fixed wing
> aircraft, both doing touch and gos and working out of the field.
>
> -D
>
> > On May 2, 2022, at 5:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > That's what turbochargers are for!
> > Flagstaff is only 7000 ft - just takes a bit more runway.
> >
> >> On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 1:44 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> YOU JUST NEED MO PAWAH!!!
> >>
> >> --FT
> >>
> >>> On 5/2/22 2:34 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> >>> Not in Flagstaff.
> >>>
> >>> There’s a thing called “density altitude” that works against you in
> >> places like this, especially the warmer it gets.
> >>>
> >>> -D
> >>>
> >>> On May 2, 2022, at 10:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel
> >> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> 
> >>> Now that he's bigger you can buy him that helicopter.  Should have no
> >> trouble making it fly, or at least bounce.
> >>
> >> --
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> >
> > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> > pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> >
> > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”
> Wernher
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> > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] I found a new toy for OK Don

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Increase in altitude = decrease in air density
Mother nature always wins in aviation.
Less air density instantly translates to less lift with fewer air molecules
to react against the wing surface, or the propeller blades. Engines produce
less horsepower as density altitude provides less air to expand on each
power stroke. Suck, Squeeze, Bang, and Blow becomes Suck, Wheeze, little
bang, less blow.
In the fling wing world, you go critical even faster, since the total
reactive area of each blade is smaller, relative to the lift loading per
sq. inch.
The really good news is, at high altitude, you have less drag in the thin
air, so, your time to scream "Ohh God!!! we are gonna die". is reduced
because you can fall faster with not enough lift in thin air.


On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 6:54 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I look at all the NA aircraft at the FBO here and wonder how many have a
> tough time getting out in the summer. Of course, the runway is 8800 feet
> which likely helps some.
>
> You know it’s an issue when there are lighted electronic signboards at the
> taxiways to the runway with the current density altitude.
>
> Lots and lots of military operations here. Helicopters and fixed wing
> aircraft, both doing touch and gos and working out of the field.
>
> -D
>
> > On May 2, 2022, at 5:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > That's what turbochargers are for!
> > Flagstaff is only 7000 ft - just takes a bit more runway.
> >
> >> On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 1:44 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> YOU JUST NEED MO PAWAH!!!
> >>
> >> --FT
> >>
> >>> On 5/2/22 2:34 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> >>> Not in Flagstaff.
> >>>
> >>> There’s a thing called “density altitude” that works against you in
> >> places like this, especially the warmer it gets.
> >>>
> >>> -D
> >>>
> >>> On May 2, 2022, at 10:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel
> >> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> 
> >>> Now that he's bigger you can buy him that helicopter.  Should have no
> >> trouble making it fly, or at least bounce.
> >>
> >> --
> >> --FT
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> > --
> > OK Don
> >
> > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> > pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> >
> > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”
> Wernher
> > Von Braun
> > 2013 F150, 18 mpg
> > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] I found a new toy for OK Don

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

I look at all the NA aircraft at the FBO here and wonder how many have a tough 
time getting out in the summer. Of course, the runway is 8800 feet which likely 
helps some.

You know it’s an issue when there are lighted electronic signboards at the 
taxiways to the runway with the current density altitude.

Lots and lots of military operations here. Helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, 
both doing touch and gos and working out of the field.

-D

> On May 2, 2022, at 5:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> That's what turbochargers are for!
> Flagstaff is only 7000 ft - just takes a bit more runway.
> 
>> On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 1:44 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> YOU JUST NEED MO PAWAH!!!
>> 
>> --FT
>> 
>>> On 5/2/22 2:34 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Not in Flagstaff.
>>> 
>>> There’s a thing called “density altitude” that works against you in
>> places like this, especially the warmer it gets.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> On May 2, 2022, at 10:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Now that he's bigger you can buy him that helicopter.  Should have no
>> trouble making it fly, or at least bounce.
>> 
>> --
>> --FT
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> -- 
> OK Don
> 
> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> 
> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”  Wernher
> Von Braun
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> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] I found a new toy for OK Don

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And nitrous!

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> On May 2, 2022, at 8:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> That's what turbochargers are for!
> Flagstaff is only 7000 ft - just takes a bit more runway.
> 
>> On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 1:44 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> YOU JUST NEED MO PAWAH!!!
>> 
>> --FT
>> 
>>> On 5/2/22 2:34 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Not in Flagstaff.
>>> 
>>> There’s a thing called “density altitude” that works against you in
>> places like this, especially the warmer it gets.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> On May 2, 2022, at 10:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Now that he's bigger you can buy him that helicopter.  Should have no
>> trouble making it fly, or at least bounce.
>> 
>> --
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> -- 
> OK Don
> 
> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> 
> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”  Wernher
> Von Braun
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Re: [MBZ] I found a new toy for OK Don

[OK Don via Mercedes]

That's what turbochargers are for!
Flagstaff is only 7000 ft - just takes a bit more runway.

On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 1:44 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> YOU JUST NEED MO PAWAH!!!
>
> --FT
>
> On 5/2/22 2:34 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> > Not in Flagstaff.
> >
> > There’s a thing called “density altitude” that works against you in
> places like this, especially the warmer it gets.
> >
> > -D
> >
> > On May 2, 2022, at 10:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel
> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > Now that he's bigger you can buy him that helicopter.  Should have no
> trouble making it fly, or at least bounce.
>
> --
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Von Braun
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2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
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Re: [MBZ] OT NO TITLE Two tires are looking a little crack e 1991 Maserati coupe, $1, 300

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

120 k miles.  Is that 2x life expectancy?

On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 3:14 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Looking a lot crack.  Weren't these the cars that were shipped to Italy
> and then back to the US for finishing or something?  Lee Iacocca madness?
>
> The body doesn't look that bad but who knows.
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1635892706770290
>
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Re: [MBZ] Shop shut down and disappeared with customers parts. No transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.6 Sedan 4D, $800

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

That would be a good body donor for the rusting and tatty 190D 2.5 my son is 
currently driving.
But, it's geographically challenged!

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Shop shut down and disappeared with customers parts. No transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.6 Sedan 4D, $800

[mitch--- via Mercedes]

On 2022-05-02 15:16, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/666345104471154


Interior looks above average for a W201.
If the body and paint are decent, I'd pay $800 for that if the seller 
will drop it off at my house.


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Re: [MBZ] This is really a feeler post…1984 Mercedes-Benz e-class,$5,000

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

I feel that the most valuable part of this now-ruined car are the Euro 
headlights!

-- Jim


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[MBZ] This is really a feeler post…1984 Mercedes-Benz e-class,$5,000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

230E Coupé  Extra 0 in price

Lowered on custom ceika coilovers.. Sony double din I have a bumpers and 
trim Make a offer cash or trades Looking for other slammed cars, lifted 
trucks, old schools, bbc/sbc, street bikes manual, drift


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/622683408944456

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[MBZ] Shop shut down and disappeared with customers parts. No transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.6 Sedan 4D, $800

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/666345104471154

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[MBZ] OT NO TITLE Two tires are looking a little crack e 1991 Maserati coupe, $1, 300

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Looking a lot crack.  Weren't these the cars that were shipped to Italy 
and then back to the US for finishing or something?  Lee Iacocca madness?


The body doesn't look that bad but who knows.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1635892706770290

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Re: [MBZ] I found a new toy for OK Don

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

YOU JUST NEED MO PAWAH!!!

--FT

On 5/2/22 2:34 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Not in Flagstaff.

There’s a thing called “density altitude” that works against you in places like 
this, especially the warmer it gets.

-D

On May 2, 2022, at 10:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:


Now that he's bigger you can buy him that helicopter.  Should have no trouble 
making it fly, or at least bounce.


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Re: [MBZ] I found a new toy for OK Don

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Not in Flagstaff.

There’s a thing called “density altitude” that works against you in places like 
this, especially the warmer it gets.

-D

On May 2, 2022, at 10:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:


Now that he's bigger you can buy him that helicopter.  Should have no trouble 
making it fly, or at least bounce.

On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 1:52 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
Oh my gosh, we had one of those for our youngest. Hung it in a doorway and let 
him go!

He would jump for hours in that thing. It would get quiet and you would look 
over to see him fast asleep in it, leaning over to one side.

It was in the doorway between the kitchen and laundry room, where the cat’s 
litter box was located. The cat would want to get to his box, but the youngster 
would be in his Johnny jump up bouncing around, making passage difficult.

The cat would sit their for several minutes, judging the physics of the boy’s 
movements, then finally dart through on one side or another.

Hee. Good memories.

-D

> On May 2, 2022, at 10:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>
> Reminds me of an adult version of a popular kid's toy (Johnny Jump Up)
> meant to teach them how to walk at an early age.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/johnny-jump-up/s?k=johnny+jump+up
>
>> On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 1:23 PM OK Don via Mercedes 
>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Yup - part 103 helicopter - no license or training required to earn a
>> Darwin award.
>> https://pilotteacher.com/do-you-need-a-pilots-license-to-fly/
>>
>> On Sun, May 1, 2022 at 10:02 PM mitch--- via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
>> wrote:
>>
 On 2022-05-01 22:46, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
>>>

 It looks something like this (under the tree, in the middle of the
 fire suppressant puddle):
>>>
>>> I forgot the before picture.
>>> In case anybody thinks I'm joking, watch this:
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MJsn2sONCU
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>>
>> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
>> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
>>
>> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”
>> Wernher
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Re: [MBZ] I found a new toy for OK Don

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Now that he's bigger you can buy him that helicopter.  Should have no
trouble making it fly, or at least bounce.

On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 1:52 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
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> Oh my gosh, we had one of those for our youngest. Hung it in a doorway and
> let him go!
>
> He would jump for hours in that thing. It would get quiet and you would
> look over to see him fast asleep in it, leaning over to one side.
>
> It was in the doorway between the kitchen and laundry room, where the
> cat’s litter box was located. The cat would want to get to his box, but the
> youngster would be in his Johnny jump up bouncing around, making passage
> difficult.
>
> The cat would sit their for several minutes, judging the physics of the
> boy’s movements, then finally dart through on one side or another.
>
> Hee. Good memories.
>
> -D
>
> > On May 2, 2022, at 10:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Reminds me of an adult version of a popular kid's toy (Johnny Jump Up)
> > meant to teach them how to walk at an early age.
> >
> > https://www.amazon.com/johnny-jump-up/s?k=johnny+jump+up
> >
> >> On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 1:23 PM OK Don via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> Yup - part 103 helicopter - no license or training required to earn a
> >> Darwin award.
> >> https://pilotteacher.com/do-you-need-a-pilots-license-to-fly/
> >>
> >> On Sun, May 1, 2022 at 10:02 PM mitch--- via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
>  On 2022-05-01 22:46, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
> >>>
> 
>  It looks something like this (under the tree, in the middle of the
>  fire suppressant puddle):
> >>>
> >>> I forgot the before picture.
> >>> In case anybody thinks I'm joking, watch this:
> >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MJsn2sONCU
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> >>
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> >> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> >>
> >> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”
> >> Wernher
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> >> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> >> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] I found a new toy for OK Don

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Oh my gosh, we had one of those for our youngest. Hung it in a doorway and let 
him go!

He would jump for hours in that thing. It would get quiet and you would look 
over to see him fast asleep in it, leaning over to one side.

It was in the doorway between the kitchen and laundry room, where the cat’s 
litter box was located. The cat would want to get to his box, but the youngster 
would be in his Johnny jump up bouncing around, making passage difficult.

The cat would sit their for several minutes, judging the physics of the boy’s 
movements, then finally dart through on one side or another.

Hee. Good memories.

-D

> On May 2, 2022, at 10:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Reminds me of an adult version of a popular kid's toy (Johnny Jump Up)
> meant to teach them how to walk at an early age.
> 
> https://www.amazon.com/johnny-jump-up/s?k=johnny+jump+up
> 
>> On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 1:23 PM OK Don via Mercedes 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Yup - part 103 helicopter - no license or training required to earn a
>> Darwin award.
>> https://pilotteacher.com/do-you-need-a-pilots-license-to-fly/
>> 
>> On Sun, May 1, 2022 at 10:02 PM mitch--- via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
 On 2022-05-01 22:46, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
>>> 
 
 It looks something like this (under the tree, in the middle of the
 fire suppressant puddle):
>>> 
>>> I forgot the before picture.
>>> In case anybody thinks I'm joking, watch this:
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MJsn2sONCU
>>> 
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>> 
>> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
>> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
>> 
>> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”
>> Wernher
>> Von Braun
>> 2013 F150, 18 mpg
>> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
>> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] I found a new toy for OK Don

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Reminds me of an adult version of a popular kid's toy (Johnny Jump Up)
meant to teach them how to walk at an early age.

https://www.amazon.com/johnny-jump-up/s?k=johnny+jump+up

On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 1:23 PM OK Don via Mercedes 
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> Yup - part 103 helicopter - no license or training required to earn a
> Darwin award.
> https://pilotteacher.com/do-you-need-a-pilots-license-to-fly/
>
> On Sun, May 1, 2022 at 10:02 PM mitch--- via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> wrote:
>
> > On 2022-05-01 22:46, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > It looks something like this (under the tree, in the middle of the
> > > fire suppressant puddle):
> >
> > I forgot the before picture.
> > In case anybody thinks I'm joking, watch this:
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MJsn2sONCU
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> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
>
> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”
> Wernher
> Von Braun
> 2013 F150, 18 mpg
> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
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Re: [MBZ] I found a new toy for OK Don

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Yup - part 103 helicopter - no license or training required to earn a
Darwin award.
https://pilotteacher.com/do-you-need-a-pilots-license-to-fly/

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> On 2022-05-01 22:46, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
>
> >
> > It looks something like this (under the tree, in the middle of the
> > fire suppressant puddle):
>
> I forgot the before picture.
> In case anybody thinks I'm joking, watch this:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MJsn2sONCU
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Re: [MBZ] Engine is locked up , 1973 Mercedes-Benz 300 d Sedan 4D, $2, 000

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It's worth getting just for the rare paint color.  English red??

On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 12:02 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
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> maybe a headstone. sad
>
> On Mon, May 2, 2022, 11:10 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> > Bring a tractor too and maybe a backhoe
> >
> > might be able to find the title price is negotiable
> >
> > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/26531748240
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Re: [MBZ] Engine is locked up , 1973 Mercedes-Benz 300 d Sedan 4D, $2, 000

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maybe a headstone. sad

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> Bring a tractor too and maybe a backhoe
>
> might be able to find the title price is negotiable
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/26531748240
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Re: [MBZ] Now you do not need to private message me about who it is. It’s Sunday, 1969 Porsche laser 917 Replica,$4,000

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On 2022-05-02 11:13, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

VW engine?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/477390884176043


IIRC entire VW chassis.

https://fiberclassics.org/laser-917/



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Re: [MBZ] This SEC is the car of your WallStreet Titans, World Leaders and the Famous. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 sec Coupe 2D, $25, 000

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

The car of Wall Street titans in this and all other universes.

On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 11:11 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> This vehicle is the most documented & Maintained MB 500SEC that I have
> ever owned or come across from new. Over $45k in receipts of maintenance
> alone that was completed at Mercedes Benz Dealers over the years. (8" of
> documentation in binders from 1986 to 2022, Current).
>
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[MBZ] Now you do not need to private message me about who it is. It’s Sunday, 1969 Porsche laser 917 Replica,$4,000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

VW engine?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/477390884176043

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[MBZ] This SEC is the car of your WallStreet Titans, World Leaders and the Famous. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 sec Coupe 2D, $25, 000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

This vehicle is the most documented & Maintained MB 500SEC that I have 
ever owned or come across from new. Over $45k in receipts of maintenance 
alone that was completed at Mercedes Benz Dealers over the years. (8" of 
documentation in binders from 1986 to 2022, Current).


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[MBZ] Engine is locked up , 1973 Mercedes-Benz 300 d Sedan 4D, $2, 000

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Bring a tractor too and maybe a backhoe

might be able to find the title price is negotiable

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/26531748240

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Re: [MBZ] needs a good wash wax and detail because it's been near baptist hospital 1989 300e class Mercedes Benz, $2, 000

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Is that the last model year for the 300E?

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[MBZ] needs a good wash wax and detail because it's been near baptist hospital 1989 300e class Mercedes Benz, $2, 000

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Re: [MBZ] OT - B-52 Flight Simulator Trains

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> We had a 737 electronic cockpit simulator driven by CDC 6000 and 7000-series 
> computers

I got to sit in the F101 cockpit simulator in the early 70's while my Dad 
'flew' it.  I know it was
connected to a bank of 60's computing tech, but I suspect it was largely analog 
computing.
Several large cabinets looming is what I remember.  We were on-base with my 
Dad, got a tour.

-- Jim


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[MBZ] paint color: green ‘74 Mercedes 450SL - $15,000 (Kernersville, NC)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

This car has been loved by my father for 20 years but it’s time for it 
to have a new owner.


https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/kernersville-74-mercedes-450sl/7478225802.html

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[MBZ] These Cars Retail at $30k Mercedes-Benz Turbo Diesel Super Rare!! - $2, 600 (Columbia)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Hi,
Selling my
Mercedes-Benz Turbo Diesel
It runs and drives excellent
Factory cold AC, hot heater
All original adult-owned and driven
Since new
One Owner ...
I have a clean clear title on hand

https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbia-mercedes-benz-turbo-diesel/7478234561.html

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[MBZ] This is 3.0 Diesel Engine full third roll seating Luxury For Almost Free - $10, 999 (Jacksonville)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I drank a pint of Seagrams last night then wrote this post

I am letting this baby go for practically almost free. Just bought a new 
car and need to let this Luxury SUV go to make space in my garage. First 
come first, will not hold it for anyone.


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Re: [MBZ] 2000 ML320 - $1,200

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On 2022-05-02 07:58, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
Yes, curious. A 320 163 is pretty basic. Could be some nannies acting 
up


The first ML I looked at five years ago was that color. I can't remember 
if it was a 1999 or 2000.

Tan interior, photographed well.
Front carpet was missing, floor was green paint.
Huge exhaust leak under the hood.
Torque converter slipped like crazy in a half mile test drive.
Ask was $1250 I believe.
I left without making an offer.

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Re: [MBZ] 2000 ML320 - $1,200

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Yes, curious. A 320 163 is pretty basic. Could be some nannies acting up?

—FT

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> Nice color. Doesn't look wrecked or obvoiusly damaged, miles aren't bad. 
> Wonder what's wrong with it?
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 2006 S350 “Nice Car” - $5,400

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Looks pretty nice if you’re into 220s.  Not sure how a 350 would move it around 
though. 

—FT

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> Black/black. Aftermarket stereo, looks like original was kept though.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT - B-52 Flight Simulator Trains

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That’s really interesting. No idea such things existed. One of my NASA Langley 
summer internships was in the flight simulation group.  We had a 737 electronic 
cockpit simulator driven by CDC 6000 and 7000-series computers and the actual 
737 aircraft (called the Terminal-Configured Vehicle) had an identical 
electronic cockpit in the passenger section where test pilots could actually 
fly the plane, with safety pilots in the actual cockpit up front. It was the 
precursor to the electronic cockpits of recent times. This was 1975 I think. 

The next summer 76 I was in the flight test group and flew on the plane a few 
times, all flight test data were recorded for later analysis. There was one 
problem where the plane kept landing hard in auto-land. It used radar altimeter 
data to compute flight path and commands to land the aircraft. (There was some 
sort of computer in the airplane too). I kept seeing this weird blip a second 
or two before landing that showed the plane’s altitude rising about 15ft just 
before touchdown which then caused the autopilot to command nose-down, then the 
altitude would drop fast , too fast for the autopilot to get some altitude and 
the plane would slam down. So one day I went out and walked the runway and 
found there was a big drainage ditch just across the end of the runway and it 
was about 15ft deep!  So we modified the algorithms and incorporated the baro 
altimeter signal a bit more and smoothed out the radar signal input and all was 
good!

Another time I found the pilot control inputs to be the problem when in manual 
mode, they were reacting to the same thing. I made the mistake of pointing this 
out in a post-flight meeting (you could see the yoke inputs doing exactly the 
same as the autopilot), and that got a significant reaction from the pilots who 
thought mostly with their little brains. I was right, but learned one never 
criticizes the pilots. But I was kinda cocky and 20yo and knew everything too, 
so we reached a mutual situation. 

I never crashed the 737 sim but I did crash a fighter sim a few times. And did 
pretty well in a helicopter sim which surprised me as I knew nothing about 
helos except the flight test machines kept breaking all the time. They were 
worse than old (or new!) Benzes. 

—FT

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