For an Ag school? Neither. An ML at best, but it really needs to be pickup.
Maybe convert a long wheel base into a pickup? Hack jobs seem appropriate .
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On Sun, Sep 9, 2018 at 11:06 PM clay monroe via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> So, I am thinking of another stupid project.
>
> Allen is wearing the livery of the local state university, and will be the
> hero vehicle in a new music video. There are many accolades for her from
> fans. Her being a PITA with the ignition lock goofiness just irks me for
> now.
>
> 2016 is when Polei came to me and began this burning idiocy of having a
> fall project to putz about with through the winter. That car was a turd,
> but a great learning experience. She did get me to ND and back without any
> issue though.
>
> A few days ago, a co-worker ribbed me about driving such a silly car. He,
> of course, attended the competing state institution. Which got me
> thinking… Why not begin a project to represent said party school, Ag
> college?
>
> Now the crux. It needs be excellent bottom feeder in price and complete
> enough to be street-able with minimal effort.
>
> I have found a few examples. Would I be remiss in passing by a w129 in
> need of head gasket (which I have full set) and go with the w201 2.6 with
> fuel delivery troubles? Neither is blessed with great paint, which is a
> non-issue. Interiors are also not much of an issue (more trouble for a
> w129).
>
> Roadster or sedan? Or, should I just be bundled up and shipped off to a
> padded room?
>
> clay
>
> 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green
> 1986 SDL - Polei
> 1982 300 SD - Allen
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> retired models-
> 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
> 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
> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
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