Re: [MBZ] Fun Finny

I would love to drive one of those just to find out how painfully slow they are. -D > On Sep 2, 2022, at 9:10 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > If it was a diesel (OM621?) I’d be very interested despite of Mrs. Bob’s > admonitions. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Sep 2,

Re: [MBZ] Fun Finny

If it was a diesel (OM621?) I’d be very interested despite of Mrs. Bob’s admonitions. AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Sep 2, 2022, at 9:04 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hmm. I’ve got space behind the garage in Flagstaff. > > -D > >> On Sep 2, 2022, at 9:01 AM, Bob Rentfro via

Re: [MBZ] Fun Finny

Hmm. I’ve got space behind the garage in Flagstaff. -D > On Sep 2, 2022, at 9:01 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Cool. Going to Colorado in two weeks…. > > But I was just reminded how we are down-sizing not taking on more stuff. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 2,

Re: [MBZ] Fun Finny

Cool. Going to Colorado in two weeks…. But I was just reminded how we are down-sizing not taking on more stuff. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 2, 2022, at 8:44 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Shows well in white. > >> On Fri, Sep 2, 2022 at 11:32 AM Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] Fun Finny

Shows well in white. On Fri, Sep 2, 2022 at 11:32 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > AZ<-->CO is not that far, you have a tow vehicle... > > --FT > > On 9/2/22 11:10 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > This could be a “drive it until it dies” car or a rolling

Re: [MBZ] Fun Finny

AZ<-->CO is not that far, you have a tow vehicle... --FT On 9/2/22 11:10 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: This could be a “drive it until it dies” car or a rolling restoration. It’s pretty solid despite the floor rust. I’m betting it goes cheap if it doesn’t have a reserve.

[MBZ] Fun Finny

This could be a “drive it until it dies” car or a rolling restoration. It’s pretty solid despite the floor rust. I’m betting it goes cheap if it doesn’t have a reserve. https://thembmarket.com/1966-mercedes-benz-200-fintail-4-speed -D ___

Re: [MBZ] Better finny for Dan?

On Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:38:13 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > those huge amber lights (TS?) are WRONG for 1965.   Someone tried to > make it look like a 280SE, but failed. I thought they might be fog lights, but you are right, they look so wrong. Craig > Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Better finny for Dan?

those huge amber lights (TS?) are WRONG for 1965.   Someone tried to make it look like a 280SE, but failed. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote on 7/16/19 7:17 PM: This one looks to be nicer than the one Dan wants to sell. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-mercedes-benz-220se-cabriolet-2/

Re: [MBZ] Better finny for Dan?

Although I despise black cars, I will make an exception for one with a red interior such as this 111 cab. On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 8:18 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This one looks to be nicer than the one Dan wants to sell. > >

[MBZ] Better finny for Dan?

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Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

Seatbelts were an option in 1963. My 190dc was purchased factory direct through an olds dealer in PA and I guess the buyer didnt view them as worthwhile, so he didnt spec it that way. On Tue, Jul 2, 2019, 5:00 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > No seatbelts in 1963? > I thought A. Marshall

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

If it was a fed car or one legally imported, in 1969, it was sold new with seatbelts.   People took them out, as some states required use, "if installed." Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 7/2/19 7:41 AM: My Dad bought a '69 MB circa 1994, which had no seat belts. We found a set of used

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

shoulder harness required in Germany by 1962.  No belt.  my 1962 190Dc had the shoulder strap.   I used it.   MBNA: Harness or belt was available as an Option.   Feds required belts in 1965. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote on 7/2/19 6:59 AM: No seatbelts in 1963? I thought A. Marshall bought

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

My 64 Chevy II had factory belts Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jul 2, 2019, 8:00 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > No seatbelts in 1963? > I thought A. Marshall bought his first MBZ diesel in 1962 or 1963 after > his wife died, specifically because it had seatbelts and other safety >

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

Weldments and threaded fasteners (nuts) were present in the cars since the early 1960s. My 1962 300SE had the nuts in place with rubber plugs in them on the floor and “B” pillar. Belts were optional until the early 60s, I think. Certainly by 1968 they were standard. Someone may have removed

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

My Dad bought a '69 MB circa 1994, which had no seat belts. We found a set of used belts and installed them prior to drive from CA to WI. The mounting holes were there, so I guess the belts were an option? - Max Charleston SC ___

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

On Tue, 2 Jul 2019 07:59:46 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > No seatbelts in 1963? > I thought A. Marshall bought his first MBZ diesel in 1962 or 1963 after > his wife died, specifically because it had seatbelts and other safety > features that Chevrolets didn't have. Mitch. I

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

No seatbelts in 1963? I thought A. Marshall bought his first MBZ diesel in 1962 or 1963 after his wife died, specifically because it had seatbelts and other safety features that Chevrolets didn't have. Mitch. > On July 1, 2019 at 9:02 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I had a

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

I had a 1963 190dc. Black on red vinyl. 4 on the tree. It was a great driving car. No seatbelts though. You could practically rent the trunk out on air bnb. On Mon, Jul 1, 2019, 8:53 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Haul... > > On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 11:49 AM

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

Haul... On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 11:49 AM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Begging the question, what can you hall with this beast? > > On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 11:16 AM OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > >> That looks more like quilting to me than tufting, BUT, it has a trailer >> hitch!!! >> >> On Mon,

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

Begging the question, what can you hall with this beast? On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 11:16 AM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > That looks more like quilting to me than tufting, BUT, it has a trailer > hitch!!! > > On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 9:52 AM G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > "Bordello Red" with 8

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

That looks more like quilting to me than tufting, BUT, it has a trailer hitch!!! On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 9:52 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > "Bordello Red" with 8 track tunes... so you can be Disco. > > Martha can't fix that > > On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 7:16 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

"Bordello Red" with 8 track tunes... so you can be Disco. Martha can't fix that On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 7:16 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Getuftet. Proper tufting (as produced by the many, many Hispanically-owned > upholstery shops near my home) is less

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

Getuftet. Proper tufting (as produced by the many, many Hispanically-owned upholstery shops near my home) is less checkerboardy, a bit more creative. I’ve never seen anything like that before. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 1, 2019, at 8:56 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

Was there such an upholstery option? What's German for "tufted"?? On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 5:02 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Love the 8 track in the dash. At least it appears to be an 8 track player. > Goes right along with that funky upholstery. > > -D > > > > On

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

Love the 8 track in the dash. At least it appears to be an 8 track player. Goes right along with that funky upholstery. -D > On Jun 30, 2019, at 10:54 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Mercedes Benze 190DC diesel car 190dc > >

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

What's with the funky seating? On Sun, Jun 30, 2019 at 11:07 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’d drive that > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 30, 2019, at 9:54 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Mercedes Benze 190DC diesel

Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

I’d drive that Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 30, 2019, at 9:54 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Mercedes Benze 190DC diesel car 190dc > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/d/edwardsville-mercedes-benze-190dc/6923999646.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

[MBZ] Diesel finny

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Re: [MBZ] Diesel Finny 1966 Mercedes Benz 200D

The picture of the engine compartment showed an intact engine.   The text said spare parts included.  Looked like there may be two heads off. G Mann via Mercedes wrote on 3/15/19 6:18 PM: Wonder why the head was removed? More correctly "Ran until parked and head was removed for unknown reason"

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Finny 1966 Mercedes Benz 200D

Nope, and YEP! Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote on 3/15/19 4:30 PM: Is that an OEM shade of blue? Seems a bit off... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Finny 1966 Mercedes Benz 200D

On a 1960 Falcon you can take the head off in 20 minutes. Slightly longer to put it back on. I know, I've done it, to remove the accelerator pump nozzle screw that fell out and got sucked in and embedded in a piston. I removed the screw and put it back together. Didn't even use any new gaskets.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Finny 1966 Mercedes Benz 200D

Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> "Ran when parked..." > >> > >> Greg > >> > >> -Original Message- > >> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Kevin > >> Kraly v

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Finny 1966 Mercedes Benz 200D

ote: > >> "Ran when parked..." >> >> Greg >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kevin >> Kraly via Mercedes >> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 2:36 PM >> To: m

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Finny 1966 Mercedes Benz 200D

om] On Behalf Of Kevin > Kraly via Mercedes > Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 2:36 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: Kevin Kraly > Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Finny 1966 Mercedes Benz 200D > > > > https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/vancouver-196

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Finny 1966 Mercedes Benz 200D

"Ran when parked..." Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Kraly via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 2:36 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Kevin Kraly Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Finny 1966 Mercedes Benz 20

[MBZ] Diesel Finny 1966 Mercedes Benz 200D

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Re: [MBZ] A Finny for Dan?

Nope. Plenty of the add-on units out there. -D > On Dec 14, 2018, at 8:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > is no AC still a deal breaker? > > On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 6:23 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > Dan will have something in the very near future,

Re: [MBZ] A Finny for Dan?

is no AC still a deal breaker? On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 6:23 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dan will have something in the very near future, I’m sure. And he won’t > have to go to Belgium to get it and it will be street legal. > > -D > > > > On Dec 14, 2018, at 6:19

Re: [MBZ] A Finny for Dan?

Dan will have something in the very near future, I’m sure. And he won’t have to go to Belgium to get it and it will be street legal. -D > On Dec 14, 2018, at 6:19 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan needs that yellow one that was on BAT. > > RB > > On 13/12/2018 10:26 PM,

Re: [MBZ] A Finny for Dan?

Dan needs that yellow one that was on BAT. RB On 13/12/2018 10:26 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/1965-mercedes-220-series/6757263521.html Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] A Finny for Dan?

No AC? On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 8:26 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > no, reupholstered. > > For that much they can't even get the hubcaps right?FAIL > > M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote on 12/13/18 11:45 PM: > >> Velour? > >> > >> > > _ > > >

Re: [MBZ] A Finny for Dan?

no, reupholstered. For that much they can't even get the hubcaps right?    FAIL M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote on 12/13/18 11:45 PM: Velour? _ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

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[MBZ] A Finny for Dan?

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/1965-mercedes-220-series/6757263521.html Craig -- Present: '89 Chevrolet G20 Beauville 210 kmi (the Big Red Van, BRV) '00 Kenworth W900 Helmut 943 kmi Past: '90 300D/2.5 Turbo

Re: [MBZ] A finny for Poos

THat broken star is worth $1800 according to the seller. "Ran before it was parked25 years ago. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

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Ran once upon a time. Dragged in dead years ago, and left to rot out back. RB On 05/11/2018 2:33 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: "Ran when parked". ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] A finny for Poos

"Ran when parked". On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 2:25 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/498296140674032/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] A finny for Poos

"Free" but it would look as though they should pay you to take it away. RB On 05/11/2018 2:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/498296140674032/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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That's not a money pit - it's a money chasm. On Sun, Sep 9, 2018 at 9:54 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-Fintail/263927330705?hash=item3d734b7791:g:EvoAAOSwN~ZblWb9=mtr > > > --- > This email has been

[MBZ] a finny

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Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

Most 65s were a cream color, and many of those had red interiors. I liked the medium (battleship) gray (DB186) on my 62 (with red interior) My 66 is black and tan. (yes that has several other connotations) Mercedes Blue always looks appropriate on a 110/111 (DB335). What model is this

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

Silver and red On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 1:19 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I never kiss and tell... ;) > > It's a bit higher than I want for a project car, but it's a really good set > of bones... so "worth it". > Still.. it will have to wait for attention... there are other cars ahead of >

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

I never kiss and tell... ;) It's a bit higher than I want for a project car, but it's a really good set of bones... so "worth it". Still.. it will have to wait for attention... there are other cars ahead of it in the "project warehouse" Taking suggestions on color combinations... anyone? On

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

What’s the number to make it yours? --R Sent from iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 12:33 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sorry, I'm a mechanical genius, but a computer idiot... I was successful > doing a direct email to Dan with pics.. So, I could make that work.. > > Did a hands on survey

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

Sorry, I'm a mechanical genius, but a computer idiot... I was successful doing a direct email to Dan with pics.. So, I could make that work.. Did a hands on survey of the car yesterday. After a good look at the car, I only find the front carb missing, the carb cover portion of the air breather,

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

Anyway to share the pics through Google or something? Interested to see it too. Edd On Sun, May 27, 2018 at 10:33 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Just came across an Arizona Finny, 1965, Going to look at tomorrow. Been > setting in a shade port for past decade or so... rear paint is "Arizona

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

Too much project. I just don’t have the resources or space to deal with something that’s as far along as this car. I need a driver quality car that’s intact but needs minor stuff and/or freshening. That and I don’t do bodywork, so the minute I have to send something out the s start to

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

I’ll take whatever info/pictures you come up with. It may be tough to convince SWMBO that I need a project. Dan...does this one grab you? Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On May 28, 2018, at 7:39 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bob, > I'm going to look at the 65 Finny late this morning. I

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

Bob, I'm going to look at the 65 Finny late this morning. I have a few pics already. Looks like a solid and unmolested Finny. The only parts I see missing are the hubcaps and the air breather. Some surface rust on the trunk lid and rear fenders where is likely got direct Arizona sun in the carport

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

I’m always looking, musta missed it. I know there has to be several around here, languishing in someone’s carport, but they seldom pop up. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On May 27, 2018, at 8:15 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > My direct email attempt has some

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

My direct email attempt has some early pics, so they may have overloaded the email. Will await your direct msg. On Sun, May 27, 2018 at 8:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nope. Got 40M of 50M available. > > Are you sure you’re sending it to the correct address?

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

Nope. Got 40M of 50M available. Are you sure you’re sending it to the correct address? d...@penoff.com I’ll send you a direct message. -D > On May 27, 2018, at 11:04 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan, > Tried to send you a direct email, it bounced, Message

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

Bob, Phoenix, AZ area. Just got pulled out of long term storage. Been setting for "about 15 years". Grant... On Sun, May 27, 2018 at 8:00 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Where did you find this? > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 27, 2018, at 7:41

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

Dan, Tried to send you a direct email, it bounced, Message said, your box was full.. Suggestions? Grant On Sun, May 27, 2018 at 8:00 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Where did you find this? > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 27, 2018, at 7:41 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

Where did you find this? Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On May 27, 2018, at 7:41 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Absolutely. Message me directly if you like. > > -D > > >> On May 27, 2018, at 10:33 PM, G Mann via Mercedes >> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

Absolutely. Message me directly if you like. -D > On May 27, 2018, at 10:33 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just came across an Arizona Finny, 1965, Going to look at tomorrow. Been > setting in a shade port for past decade or so... rear paint is "Arizona > faded"

[MBZ] 1965 Finny find

Just came across an Arizona Finny, 1965, Going to look at tomorrow. Been setting in a shade port for past decade or so... rear paint is "Arizona faded" , Interior is "Cooked" by the heat... Body is quite straight with the only rust found so far in the trunk spare wells. Seems like a good car.. all

Re: [MBZ] Same finny

I'll take the trailer! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 1, 2018 7:11:18 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >67 Mercedes Benz > >https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/67-mercedes-benz/6481171925.html > > >Sent from my iPhone >

[MBZ] Same finny

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

; > 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 <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Dwight Giles < > dwight.gi...@gmail.com> Subje

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

rcedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2018-01-09  5:28 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 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 R

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

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

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

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 >

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

; Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 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 Do

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

rcedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 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" <mer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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 >

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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