Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

I bought mine used-the engine blew at 90K so had a rebuilt Jasper put in. I
got anther 60K out of it before I sold it.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 7:02 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Yep, my parents bought it and passed it to me. My dad isn't a great one
> for maintenance so it'd have gotten the oil changed "sometimes" before I
> got it. I was religious about 3,000 mile oil changes even though the book
> said (I think) 5,000. I did 10w40 in the summer and 5w30 in the winter
> although I always used the cheapest oil I could get. It leaked less with
> the thicker oil in the summer...
> -Curt
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 5:17:57 PM EST, Randy Bennell via
> Mercedes  wrote:
>
>  Did you get it new? If not, who knows what sort of life it had before
> you got it. Some folks never change oil.
>
> RB
>
> On 10/01/2018 4:06 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> > I was referring to some off-list knowledge. Dwight and I both had '88
> GMC S15s. Mine had the little 2.8L, his had the 4.3L. I was apparently
> lucky that mine went 150,000 miles, I guess most of them didn't make it
> that far.
> >
> > -Curt
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Yep, my parents bought it and passed it to me. My dad isn't a great one for 
maintenance so it'd have gotten the oil changed "sometimes" before I got it. I 
was religious about 3,000 mile oil changes even though the book said (I think) 
5,000. I did 10w40 in the summer and 5w30 in the winter although I always used 
the cheapest oil I could get. It leaked less with the thicker oil in the 
summer...
-Curt
 

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 5:17:57 PM EST, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 Did you get it new? If not, who knows what sort of life it had before 
you got it. Some folks never change oil.

RB

On 10/01/2018 4:06 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> I was referring to some off-list knowledge. Dwight and I both had '88 GMC 
> S15s. Mine had the little 2.8L, his had the 4.3L. I was apparently lucky that 
> mine went 150,000 miles, I guess most of them didn't make it that far.
>
> -Curt
>
>
>
>
>


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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Did you get it new? If not, who knows what sort of life it had before 
you got it. Some folks never change oil.


RB

On 10/01/2018 4:06 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

I was referring to some off-list knowledge. Dwight and I both had '88 GMC S15s. 
Mine had the little 2.8L, his had the 4.3L. I was apparently lucky that mine 
went 150,000 miles, I guess most of them didn't make it that far.

-Curt








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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

I was referring to some off-list knowledge. Dwight and I both had '88 GMC S15s. 
Mine had the little 2.8L, his had the 4.3L. I was apparently lucky that mine 
went 150,000 miles, I guess most of them didn't make it that far.

-Curt





On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 5:02:32 PM EST, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
 wrote: 





its in the post.  1950 216 c.i flathead.

> Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
> January 10, 2018 at 10:35 AM

> Which engine did your GMC have? Mine had the 2.8l v6, 93hp on a good 
> day. It was good practice for a 240D, a bit faster but not much.
> -Curt
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 11:30:01 AM EST, Dwight Giles via 
> Mercedes  wrote:
>
> Yes many if us have started out on slow American iron- 3500 pounds plus.
> Six cylinder.
> Like my 50 Dodge Pick up. 217 cu inch flat head six with fluid drive. My
> 124 OM602 2.5t was a rocket  by comparison.
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI

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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

its in the post.  1950 216 c.i flathead.


Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
January 10, 2018 at 10:35 AM
Which engine did your GMC have? Mine had the 2.8l v6, 93hp on a good 
day. It was good practice for a 240D, a bit faster but not much.

-Curt


On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 11:30:01 AM EST, Dwight Giles via 
Mercedes  wrote:


Yes many if us have started out on slow American iron- 3500 pounds plus.
Six cylinder.
Like my 50 Dodge Pick up. 217 cu inch flat head six with fluid drive. My
124 OM602 2.5t was a rocket  by comparison.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI


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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

yeah, I drove a 47 shovey 1.5 ton truck with its 4th and 5th engines 
early on.  First in the fields long before a driver's license, then on 
the road later.  When I got the DL, Then I drove it  a lot and the F500 
with 14' refer box a few times, including when it blew out a spark 
plug.   The 65 impala (283) with unsynchro first gear was a rocket 
compared to the old trucks.



Dwight Giles 
January 10, 2018 at 10:29 AM
Yes many if us have started out on slow American iron- 3500 pounds 
plus. Six cylinder.
Like my 50 Dodge Pick up. 217 cu inch flat head six with fluid drive. 
My 124 OM602 2.5t was a rocket  by comparison.


Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI



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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

I have been there too. My father was a fan of smaller engines and manual 
transmissions. I learned to drive on a full size pickup with an inline 6 
and 3 on the tree.
Passing on 2 lane highways meant planning ahead. Fortunately, the 
highway that I drove most often was something I knew well so I knew 
where the potential passing areas were.
I don't consider my 115 300D a real dog in city traffic and it will 
cruise down the highway at a pretty good pace, but it was truly not 
built for passing on 2 lane highways.


RB

On 10/01/2018 10:35 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

Which engine did your GMC have? Mine had the 2.8l v6, 93hp on a good day. It 
was good practice for a 240D, a bit faster but not much.
-Curt
  


 On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 11:30:01 AM EST, Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
 wrote:
  
  Yes many if us have started out on slow American iron- 3500 pounds plus.

Six cylinder.
Like my 50 Dodge Pick up. 217 cu inch flat head six with fluid drive. My
124 OM602 2.5t was a rocket  by comparison.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Jan 10, 2018 9:53 AM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" 
wrote:


Indeed!  A 190Dc, 200D, 220D or 240D automatic teaches the driver to Plan
Ahead!

A 67 Chevelle SS396 teaches the driver to have a steady foot or a fat
wallet (at least until you get to a gas station)

Dwight Giles via Mercedes 

January 10, 2018 at 7:48 AM
I too commuted in an automatic 240D for a number of years. 70 miles each
way mostly on I95. I called it a good middle lane car. What helped was
remembering my cycling behaviors 'gravity is your friend"

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI


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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Mine had the 4.3l v6. Not bad even with the 4wd. Kind of wish I had kept it
as it wasn't rusty. Had been in TN all its life till I brought it to RI.
Karen used it as a dog hauler for her golden retriever rescue organization.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Jan 10, 2018 11:35 AM, "Curt Raymond"  wrote:

> Which engine did your GMC have? Mine had the 2.8l v6, 93hp on a good day.
> It was good practice for a 240D, a bit faster but not much.
>
> -Curt
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 11:30:01 AM EST, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
>
> Yes many if us have started out on slow American iron- 3500 pounds plus.
> Six cylinder.
> Like my 50 Dodge Pick up. 217 cu inch flat head six with fluid drive. My
> 124 OM602 2.5t was a rocket  by comparison.
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
> On Jan 10, 2018 9:53 AM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Indeed!  A 190Dc, 200D, 220D or 240D automatic teaches the driver to Plan
> > Ahead!
> >
> > A 67 Chevelle SS396 teaches the driver to have a steady foot or a fat
> > wallet (at least until you get to a gas station)
> >
> > Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
> >> January 10, 2018 at 7:48 AM
> >> I too commuted in an automatic 240D for a number of years. 70 miles each
> >> way mostly on I95. I called it a good middle lane car. What helped was
> >> remembering my cycling behaviors 'gravity is your friend"
> >>
> >> Dwight Giles Jr.
> >> Wickford RI
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[OK Don via Mercedes]

I don't remember that, but the track is rather narrow, so there were a lot
of ground loops.

On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 7:20 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Didn't the Luscombe have a habit of collapsing the landing gear if you
> landed a little too hard, or am I thinking of another plane of that era.?
> Gerry
> ~
>
>


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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Which engine did your GMC have? Mine had the 2.8l v6, 93hp on a good day. It 
was good practice for a 240D, a bit faster but not much.
-Curt
 

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 11:30:01 AM EST, Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 Yes many if us have started out on slow American iron- 3500 pounds plus.
Six cylinder.
Like my 50 Dodge Pick up. 217 cu inch flat head six with fluid drive. My
124 OM602 2.5t was a rocket  by comparison.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Jan 10, 2018 9:53 AM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" 
wrote:

> Indeed!  A 190Dc, 200D, 220D or 240D automatic teaches the driver to Plan
> Ahead!
>
> A 67 Chevelle SS396 teaches the driver to have a steady foot or a fat
> wallet (at least until you get to a gas station)
>
> Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
>> January 10, 2018 at 7:48 AM
>> I too commuted in an automatic 240D for a number of years. 70 miles each
>> way mostly on I95. I called it a good middle lane car. What helped was
>> remembering my cycling behaviors 'gravity is your friend"
>>
>> Dwight Giles Jr.
>> Wickford RI
>>
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[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Yes many if us have started out on slow American iron- 3500 pounds plus.
Six cylinder.
Like my 50 Dodge Pick up. 217 cu inch flat head six with fluid drive. My
124 OM602 2.5t was a rocket  by comparison.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Jan 10, 2018 9:53 AM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" 
wrote:

> Indeed!  A 190Dc, 200D, 220D or 240D automatic teaches the driver to Plan
> Ahead!
>
> A 67 Chevelle SS396 teaches the driver to have a steady foot or a fat
> wallet (at least until you get to a gas station)
>
> Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
>> January 10, 2018 at 7:48 AM
>> I too commuted in an automatic 240D for a number of years. 70 miles each
>> way mostly on I95. I called it a good middle lane car. What helped was
>> remembering my cycling behaviors 'gravity is your friend"
>>
>> Dwight Giles Jr.
>> Wickford RI
>>
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Indeed!  A 190Dc, 200D, 220D or 240D automatic teaches the driver to 
Plan Ahead!


A 67 Chevelle SS396 teaches the driver to have a steady foot or a fat 
wallet (at least until you get to a gas station)



Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
January 10, 2018 at 7:48 AM
I too commuted in an automatic 240D for a number of years. 70 miles each
way mostly on I95. I called it a good middle lane car. What helped was
remembering my cycling behaviors 'gravity is your friend"

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI


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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

I too commuted in an automatic 240D  for a number of years. 70 miles each
way mostly on I95. I called it a good middle lane car. What helped was
remembering my cycling behaviors 'gravity is your friend"

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Jan 10, 2018 8:43 AM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" 
wrote:

> I commuted various 240Ds for several years and never really had an issue.
> Once in awhile somebody would toot the horn but not often, they just deal
> with it. You won't get "driven over", they don't want to get their shiny
> SUV dirty...
> -Curt
>
>
> On Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 10:22:07 PM EST, tyee165 via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>  But everyday traffic is fast these days so unless it is a garage queen to
> be polished on Sunday it needs to move right along
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A
>  Original message From: Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2018-01-09  5:28 PM  (GMT-06:00) To:
> Mercedes Discussion List  Cc: Dwight Giles <
> dwight.gi...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still
> available
> And not a car you buy for speed anyway.
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
> On Jan 9, 2018 1:30 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" 
> wrote:
>
> > I think it's a lighter car than a W115 or W123 chassis - won't be as slow
> > as you think.
> >
> > On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > > On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> > >
> > >> This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit
> optimistic:
> > >>
> > >> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-di
> > >> esel/6452342666.html
> > >>
> > >> I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800,
> > maybe,
> > >> depending on where the rust is, or not.
> > >>
> > >> -D
> > >>
> > >> Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual
> > > transmission?
> > >
> > > RB
> > >
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> who
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> > for themselves."
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[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

I commuted various 240Ds for several years and never really had an issue. Once 
in awhile somebody would toot the horn but not often, they just deal with it. 
You won't get "driven over", they don't want to get their shiny SUV dirty...
-Curt
 

On Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 10:22:07 PM EST, tyee165 via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 But everyday traffic is fast these days so unless it is a garage queen to be 
polished on Sunday it needs to move right along


Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A
 Original message From: Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
 Date: 2018-01-09  5:28 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes 
Discussion List  Cc: Dwight Giles 
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still 
available 
And not a car you buy for speed anyway.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Jan 9, 2018 1:30 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes"  wrote:

> I think it's a lighter car than a W115 or W123 chassis - won't be as slow
> as you think.
>
> On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> >
> >> This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:
> >>
> >> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-di
> >> esel/6452342666.html
> >>
> >> I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800,
> maybe,
> >> depending on where the rust is, or not.
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> >> Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual
> > transmission?
> >
> > RB
> >
> >
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>
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> for themselves."
>
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

It is not a vergasser.  It will go up and down hills just fine.  It is a 
diesel.  It has torque.  They are tons of fun to drive!  No other car 
has ever been as much fun to drive as a 110/111.  They have similar 
acceleration times to a 240D automatic. If they are tweaked to 65 HP, 
then they accelerate a lot faster.



OK Don via Mercedes 
January 10, 2018 at 12:13 AM
I expect that it's geared such that it will be fine in town. Getting 
on the
freeway and keeping speed up hills might be an issue, but then there 
are no

hills in FL ???



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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

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Didn't the Luscombe have a habit of collapsing the landing gear if you landed a 
little too hard, or am I thinking of another plane of that era.?
Gerry
~
OK Don wrote:

> Because the Luscombe 8E is mildly aerobatic!  Actually, you have "low and
> slow" for fun scenic touring (Luscombe, Breezy), enjoying the evening,
> etc., there is "high and fast" (Tailwind W10) for getting somewhere in a
> hurry or racing, and there is the abililty to haul a load (Cessna 182).
> Just like cars, no one aircraft fits all missions.
> 
> On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 12:10 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> 
> > I don’t have the time, resources or space to do something that major.
> > Also, as stated previously, I’m a purist. It does nothing for me to repower
> > a vintage car.  I’ll leave that to the hotrodders.
> >
> > Ask Lt. Don why one of his airplane buddies would want to fly a Luscombe.
> >
> > -D
> >
> > > On Jan 9, 2018, at 12:43 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Just save the original so it could be put back in and find a bigger,
> > better motor! Not suggesting a SBC, but just a 3 liter diesel. Even
> > normally aspirated, it would have to be an improvement.
> > >
> > > RB
> > >
> > >> On 09/01/2018 11:41 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> > >> I would not.  If it wasn’t installed at the factory (with the exception
> > of the AC, of course), it doesn’t belong.
> > >>
> > >> -D
> > >>
> > >>> On Jan 9, 2018, at 12:39 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> So, are you a purist in the sense that you would not consider swapping
> > in a later motor?
> > >>>
> > >>> RB
> > >>>
> >  On 09/01/2018 11:30 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> >  Absolutely.  However, I’m more into the looks than the performance.
> > And it has AC!
> > 
> >  -D
> > 
> > >> On Jan 9, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> > >> This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit
> > optimistic:
> > >>
> > >> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-
> > diesel/6452342666.html
> > >>
> > >> I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800,
> > maybe, depending on where the rust is, or not.
> > >>
> > >> -D
> > >>
> > > Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual
> > transmission?
> > >
> > > RB
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[OK Don via Mercedes]

I expect that it's geared such that it will be fine in town. Getting on the
freeway and keeping speed up hills might be an issue, but then there are no
hills in FL ???

On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 9:22 PM, tyee165 via Mercedes 
wrote:

> But everyday traffic is fast these days so unless it is a garage queen to
> be polished on Sunday it needs to move right along
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A
>  Original message From: Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2018-01-09  5:28 PM  (GMT-06:00) To:
> Mercedes Discussion List  Cc: Dwight Giles <
> dwight.gi...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still
> available
> And not a car you buy for speed anyway.
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
> On Jan 9, 2018 1:30 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" 
> wrote:
>
> > I think it's a lighter car than a W115 or W123 chassis - won't be as slow
> > as you think.
> >
> > On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > > On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> > >
> > >> This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit
> optimistic:
> > >>
> > >> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-di
> > >> esel/6452342666.html
> > >>
> > >> I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800,
> > maybe,
> > >> depending on where the rust is, or not.
> > >>
> > >> -D
> > >>
> > >> Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual
> > > transmission?
> > >
> > > RB
> > >
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> who
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[tyee165 via Mercedes]

But everyday traffic is fast these days so unless it is a garage queen to be 
polished on Sunday it needs to move right along


Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A
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 Date: 2018-01-09  5:28 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes 
Discussion List  Cc: Dwight Giles 
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still 
available 
And not a car you buy for speed anyway.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Jan 9, 2018 1:30 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes"  wrote:

> I think it's a lighter car than a W115 or W123 chassis - won't be as slow
> as you think.
>
> On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> >
> >> This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:
> >>
> >> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-di
> >> esel/6452342666.html
> >>
> >> I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800,
> maybe,
> >> depending on where the rust is, or not.
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> >> Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual
> > transmission?
> >
> > RB
> >
> >
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>
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> our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain
>
> "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
> for themselves."
>
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

And not a car you buy for speed anyway.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Jan 9, 2018 1:30 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes"  wrote:

> I think it's a lighter car than a W115 or W123 chassis - won't be as slow
> as you think.
>
> On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> >
> >> This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:
> >>
> >> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-di
> >> esel/6452342666.html
> >>
> >> I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800,
> maybe,
> >> depending on where the rust is, or not.
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> >> Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual
> > transmission?
> >
> > RB
> >
> >
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> our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain
>
> "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
> for themselves."
>
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[OK Don via Mercedes]

I think it's a lighter car than a W115 or W123 chassis - won't be as slow
as you think.

On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:
>>
>> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-di
>> esel/6452342666.html
>>
>> I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800, maybe,
>> depending on where the rust is, or not.
>>
>> -D
>>
>> Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual
> transmission?
>
> RB
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

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Because the Luscombe 8E is mildly aerobatic!  Actually, you have "low and
slow" for fun scenic touring (Luscombe, Breezy), enjoying the evening,
etc., there is "high and fast" (Tailwind W10) for getting somewhere in a
hurry or racing, and there is the abililty to haul a load (Cessna 182).
Just like cars, no one aircraft fits all missions.

On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 12:10 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
wrote:

> I don’t have the time, resources or space to do something that major.
> Also, as stated previously, I’m a purist. It does nothing for me to repower
> a vintage car.  I’ll leave that to the hotrodders.
>
> Ask Lt. Don why one of his airplane buddies would want to fly a Luscombe.
>
> -D
>
> > On Jan 9, 2018, at 12:43 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Just save the original so it could be put back in and find a bigger,
> better motor! Not suggesting a SBC, but just a 3 liter diesel. Even
> normally aspirated, it would have to be an improvement.
> >
> > RB
> >
> >> On 09/01/2018 11:41 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> >> I would not.  If it wasn’t installed at the factory (with the exception
> of the AC, of course), it doesn’t belong.
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> >>> On Jan 9, 2018, at 12:39 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> So, are you a purist in the sense that you would not consider swapping
> in a later motor?
> >>>
> >>> RB
> >>>
>  On 09/01/2018 11:30 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>  Absolutely.  However, I’m more into the looks than the performance.
> And it has AC!
> 
>  -D
> 
> >> On Jan 9, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> >> This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit
> optimistic:
> >>
> >> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-
> diesel/6452342666.html
> >>
> >> I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800,
> maybe, depending on where the rust is, or not.
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> > Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual
> transmission?
> >
> > RB
> >
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

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I don’t have the time, resources or space to do something that major. Also, as 
stated previously, I’m a purist. It does nothing for me to repower a vintage 
car.  I’ll leave that to the hotrodders.

Ask Lt. Don why one of his airplane buddies would want to fly a Luscombe.

-D

> On Jan 9, 2018, at 12:43 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Just save the original so it could be put back in and find a bigger, better 
> motor! Not suggesting a SBC, but just a 3 liter diesel. Even normally 
> aspirated, it would have to be an improvement.
> 
> RB
> 
>> On 09/01/2018 11:41 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>> I would not.  If it wasn’t installed at the factory (with the exception of 
>> the AC, of course), it doesn’t belong.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Jan 9, 2018, at 12:39 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> So, are you a purist in the sense that you would not consider swapping in a 
>>> later motor?
>>> 
>>> RB
>>> 
 On 09/01/2018 11:30 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
 Absolutely.  However, I’m more into the looks than the performance.  And 
 it has AC!
 
 -D
 
>> On Jan 9, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>> This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:
>> 
>> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-diesel/6452342666.html
>> 
>> I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800, 
>> maybe, depending on where the rust is, or not.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
> Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual 
> transmission?
> 
> RB
> 
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

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Just save the original so it could be put back in and find a bigger, 
better motor! Not suggesting a SBC, but just a 3 liter diesel. Even 
normally aspirated, it would have to be an improvement.


RB

On 09/01/2018 11:41 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:

I would not.  If it wasn’t installed at the factory (with the exception of the 
AC, of course), it doesn’t belong.

-D


On Jan 9, 2018, at 12:39 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes  
wrote:

So, are you a purist in the sense that you would not consider swapping in a 
later motor?

RB


On 09/01/2018 11:30 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
Absolutely.  However, I’m more into the looks than the performance.  And it has 
AC!

-D


On Jan 9, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes  
wrote:

On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-diesel/6452342666.html

I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800, maybe, 
depending on where the rust is, or not.

-D


Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual 
transmission?

RB

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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

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I would not.  If it wasn’t installed at the factory (with the exception of the 
AC, of course), it doesn’t belong.

-D

> On Jan 9, 2018, at 12:39 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> So, are you a purist in the sense that you would not consider swapping in a 
> later motor?
> 
> RB
> 
>> On 09/01/2018 11:30 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>> Absolutely.  However, I’m more into the looks than the performance.  And it 
>> has AC!
>> 
>> -D
>> 
 On Jan 9, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
 This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:
 
 https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-diesel/6452342666.html
 
 I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800, maybe, 
 depending on where the rust is, or not.
 
 -D
 
>>> Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual 
>>> transmission?
>>> 
>>> RB
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

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I’ve got time to look at it on Thursday. Might go have a look.

-D

> On Jan 9, 2018, at 12:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> You KNOW you're going to buy this car.  You know you WANT this car.  You know 
> WE want you to buy this car.
> 
> Offer $2500 and drive it home.
> 
>> On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 12:30 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> Absolutely.  However, I’m more into the looks than the performance.  And it 
>> has AC!
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> > On Jan 9, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>> >  wrote:
>> >
>> >> On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>> >> This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:
>> >>
>> >> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-diesel/6452342666.html
>> >>
>> >> I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800, maybe, 
>> >> depending on where the rust is, or not.
>> >>
>> >> -D
>> >>
>> > Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual 
>> > transmission?
>> >
>> > RB
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

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So, are you a purist in the sense that you would not consider swapping 
in a later motor?


RB

On 09/01/2018 11:30 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:

Absolutely.  However, I’m more into the looks than the performance.  And it has 
AC!

-D


On Jan 9, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes  
wrote:


On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-diesel/6452342666.html

I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800, maybe, 
depending on where the rust is, or not.

-D


Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual 
transmission?

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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

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You KNOW you're going to buy this car.  You know you WANT this car.  You
know WE want you to buy this car.

Offer $2500 and drive it home.

On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 12:30 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Absolutely.  However, I’m more into the looks than the performance.  And
> it has AC!
>
> -D
>
> > On Jan 9, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> >> This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:
> >>
> >> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-
> diesel/6452342666.html
> >>
> >> I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800,
> maybe, depending on where the rust is, or not.
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> > Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual
> transmission?
> >
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

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Absolutely.  However, I’m more into the looks than the performance.  And it has 
AC!

-D

> On Jan 9, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
>> On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>> This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:
>> 
>> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-diesel/6452342666.html
>> 
>> I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800, maybe, 
>> depending on where the rust is, or not.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
> Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual 
> transmission?
> 
> RB
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

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"It's quick for it's age."

On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 11:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:
>>
>> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-di
>> esel/6452342666.html
>>
>> I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800, maybe,
>> depending on where the rust is, or not.
>>
>> -D
>>
>> Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual
> transmission?
>
> RB
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

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On 09/01/2018 7:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:

This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-diesel/6452342666.html

I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800, maybe, 
depending on where the rust is, or not.

-D

Isn't a 2 liter diesel going to be pretty anemic even with a manual 
transmission?


RB

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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

"Fishtail" body style?  Maybe the seller is not too familiar with the
marque?

Looks like a great basis for a project _IF_ the rust is not too bad.

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 8:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
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> This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:
>
> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-
> diesel/6452342666.html
>
> I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800, maybe,
> depending on where the rust is, or not.
>
> -D
>
> > On Jan 8, 2018, at 11:40 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
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> >
> > Coupla zeroes too many, there.  The rust and mold are the only things
> > holding the poor thing together.
> >
> > -MMM-
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 8, 2018 at 10:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Mercedes-Benz-200d/17308475201
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

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This is the one I want, but I think the price is still a bit optimistic:

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1968-mercedes-200d-diesel/6452342666.html

I’m tempted to go look at it this week.  I’m thinking $2500-$2800, maybe, 
depending on where the rust is, or not.

-D

> On Jan 8, 2018, at 11:40 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes 
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> 
> Coupla zeroes too many, there.  The rust and mold are the only things
> holding the poor thing together.
> 
> -MMM-
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Re: [MBZ] The Finny for Poos is still available

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Coupla zeroes too many, there.  The rust and mold are the only things
holding the poor thing together.

-MMM-

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