I don't necessarily like HOA's, but I was thinking of a similar strategy to
that of your Mog friend. Hopefully, we won't have to go through that.
Kevin in Portland, OR
1983 300Sd 267Kmi, Ursula
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It's best to just live out in the middle of nowhere, no neighbors to
worry about .
Unfortunately, even that doesn't work sometimes. recently, we were
annexed into city limits and Lately, there's been some subdivisions
going in a few miles down the road, and whenever the real estate agents
are
Offer him 500.00 and let him keep the gas can.
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
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Yes, I have a similar problem. I can squeeze 4 cars in my driveway and have
three there already. I turned down a 240D with blown engine for $200
because no place to put it-might have been a transplant from the Green
goddess as that engine is strong but body is succumbing to the tin worm.
Dwight
I think I am going to just end up putting a MBZ engine in my next
M37Much cheaper to find than the Cummins and alot more quiet.
Probably be just for ramming around and parade duty anyway since I bought
a bigger truck.
Mike
I have been looking for one of those vans for a donor for the
Robert I think you have found the angle to go on!
Screw the whalessave a hillbilly!
Mike
It's best to just live out in the middle of nowhere, no neighbors to
worry about .
Unfortunately, even that doesn't work sometimes. recently, we were
annexed into city limits and Lately, there's
Offer him 500.00 and let him keep the gas can.
It's a convertible, they just don't sell for that little.
Though I've seen a few that should have!
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What were they complaining about the mog for?
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Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 11:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] HOAs Re: anyone want
hahahaha, thats funny. BTW, I would love to shoot the guy who dreamed up
HOA's
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Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
What were they complaining about the mog for?
There was a town in Sillinois that passed an ordinance banning the
outdoor parking of trucks, which included the pickups that several
residents used for daily driving. I imagine that in the last ten
years, as SUVs
Somehow I think you're going to find an owner who knows nothing about what he's
got or a rust bucket.
It'll be interesting though, just like the Saab I looked at.
The guy called me last night to see if I wanted it for $300...
Anybody want a '91 Saab 900 parts car?
-Curt
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2007
geez!!
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From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] HOAs Re: anyone want a CHEAP 240D Fixer?
Kaleb C.
What really sucks is the situation where you live in a
rural area so you can have stuff laying around in the
back 40, and the area around you gets developed,
forcing you to clean up to comply with new laws.
I think this is happening to Bob, the 'mog guy down in
Parrish, FL, about 20 miles south
Somehow I think you're going to find an owner who knows nothing about
what he's got or a rust bucket.
There is a bit of surface rust claimed. We'll see! I checked
on eBay, and the market for these looks to be a bit soft. Plenty
sold in the $4k range recently, running, and some quite a bit
Around here if you have your junk, or whatever, before they pass the zoning,
codes etc, you are grandfathered in so they cant do a thing about it. Off
the top of my head there are at least 2 such instances smak in the middle of
town. One guy had this big parcel of land right in the middle of
Flex pipes are a PIA on my 123 wagon. Had to replace one (SS) twice
due to cracking. Luckily, it was under the TimeValve waranty.
1983 300TD
On 7/27/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
They are different I do believe. At least I think they are. If so, I
installed the only good one
Speaking of the one that just left, send out another list of what's up
for sale --- I still want another '90s 124, and want to get rid of the
107 and 123.
On 7/27/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
They are different I do believe. At least I think they are. If so, I
installed the
This happens to someone in the mog world about every 8 months or so.
The HOA starts bitching and trying to kick the mog out with existing
rules like no dualie trucks (mogs have singles) no commercial
vehicles (its not) no vehicles with GVW over 10k (its around 6-8k,
less than the BIG SUVs parked
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-500-Series-560-SEL-1991-Mercedes-560-SEL-560SEL-Loaded-Great-Cond_W0QQitemZ290143687315QQihZ019QQcategoryZ6332QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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There used to be a cylinder head shop/MB and others boneyard in Little
Rock, on the outskirts, and when the city encroached on it, it went
by-by. I haven't got the straight story, but the word is that the guy
got zoned/legislated/taxed out of existence. Big industrial development
going in it's
So I bought it, $2000. Paint is its worst issue, there's some
pretty bad sun baking. On the plus side, there is no structural
rust and the engine has been converted to the double-row chain.
I pick it up Tuesday.
-- Jim
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Jim Cathey wrote:
So I bought it, $2000. Paint is its worst issue, there's some
pretty bad sun baking. On the plus side, there is no structural
rust and the engine has been converted to the double-row chain.
I pick it up Tuesday.
I thought you had too many SLs and just sold one?
I thought you had too many SLs and just sold one?
And your point is? :-) How do you think I got that way?
-- Jim
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On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:18:19 -0700 (PDT) LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Truth be told, I am working hard on a move to
Gardnerville/Minden/Dayton Nevada.
Probability of it taking place is slim, but I'm going
to push for it nevertheless.
My youngest has to graduate HS (although he is gung
--- Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
and my inlaws have to cack,
croak?
Correct. Bite the big one, pass on, meet their Maker,
etc. You get the idea.
Sounds like you have a plan.
Oh, yeah.
I noticed that the cities you mention are near Lake
Tahoe. What's it like
there? What
I thought you had too many SLs and just sold one?
So here's the link:
http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/SL2.html
What have I done!
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Parked my SDL in the garage for about a week while we went to Jacksonville.
When I came back found a small puddle of oil about 4 X 6 under the front
left fender. (It's a leaking oil cooler hose which is getting fixed
tomorrow) Anyway, what's the best way to get rid of that big black oil
blotch
Paint the entire garage floor black?
Seriously, some diesel oil stains on my driveway are over 15 years old.
They fade with time but they never go away.
Thanks, Tom
256-656-1924
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Hood Scoop
That should solve the underhood squeeze and be that much cooler
looking. Using the older 616 with oil bath air filter gives a bit
more clearance and all I would need is the valve cover chromed.
clay
On 26 Jul 2007, at 22:50, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On 7/26/07, Redghost [EMAIL
Got pulled before I could see it
clay
On 26 Jul 2007, at 23:02, Jim Cathey wrote:
I am looking at a w113 (yeah, sure) or a w107. The 107 will get the
Frankenbenz treatment and mated with a nice om616
This one?
http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/379797980.html
-- Jim
That would be so cool to snag it for a low price since he thinks it
may not function.
I have a good laugh when the boys at the shop call and want to know
how to start Gump. I have not had too great an issue with the guys
at the stealership. Was at the shop for a tech session for the local
Wesley's Bleach White seems to work pretty good or some?Dawn dishsoap?in a
bucket of hot water
Harry
69 280 SEL
72 350SL ?
04 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata ?
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Parked my SDL in the garage for about a week while we went to
Jacksonville.
When I came back found a small puddle of oil about 4 X 6 under the front
left fender. (It's a leaking oil cooler hose which is getting fixed
tomorrow) Anyway, what's the best way to get rid of that big black oil
I adored the few problem free miles I had in that POS SDL. It was
like a fine ocean liner on the highway and a dream when it was running.
On 27 Jul 2007, at 11:27, Tom Hargrave wrote:
I used to think the same until I drove one. The 126 body has to be the
greatest road car, ever.
Thanks,
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/382730125.html
220b for only $700. AND IT RUNS
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Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
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The more important question is this: why would you want to remove it?
Let's face it, any dog worth having marks its spot from time to time. Or, in
the case of my household, any good cat ...
I'd say keep the spot intact as a conversation piece. And when anyone asks
what the stain is on the garage
On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:18:45 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I thought you had too many SLs and just sold one?
So here's the link:
http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/SL2.html
What have I done!
That should be a question. You should ask Jill.
Craig
muratic acid
ANGELO GIAIMO wrote:
Parked my SDL in the garage for about a week while we went to Jacksonville.
When I came back found a small puddle of oil about 4 X 6 under the front
left fender. (It's a leaking oil cooler hose which is getting fixed
tomorrow) Anyway, what's the best way to
The neighbors have CCR, but my house was not part of that build
out. I park Gump up on ramps and stands for weeks and there ain't
nuthin' they can do about it. Now she is in the shop and the oily
spot is really lonely.
On 27 Jul 2007, at 19:57, Kevin Kraly wrote:
Go for it Kevin-sort
Simple green does a pretty decent job. Let it soak for a while keep it
wet then hose it off.
Refrigerator coil cleaner does a bang up job ( nasty stuff, caustic soda )
---Robert
ANGELO GIAIMO wrote:
Parked my SDL in the garage for about a week while we went to Jacksonville.
When I
Coca Cola and sun shine works like a charm. No idea how it does it,
but a few days later, no oil on the floor.
clay
On 28 Jul 2007, at 17:19, ANGELO GIAIMO wrote:
Parked my SDL in the garage for about a week while we went to
Jacksonville.
When I came back found a small puddle of oil
Brake cleaner is the choice for oil stains while working and it is
fresh, but I like the Coke for passive cleaning on cement
clay
On 28 Jul 2007, at 18:26, archer wrote:
Parked my SDL in the garage for about a week while we went to
Jacksonville.
When I came back found a small puddle of oil
On 7/28/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/382730125.html
220b for only $700. AND IT RUNS
Ah man,
I wonder if she'd make it back to IN under her own power. 70K Miles ??
Really? I wonder if that number is on the rebuilt motor or the car
as a whole. I
Well, it looks like luck is going my way although I wasn't able to look at
the W115 Diesels last night!! The guy wouldn't have been home when I got
there. However, I've set up an appointment to look at them tomorrow at
3:00. If I get out there before he gets home from his meeting, he told me
Sunil Hari wrote:
assuming the SDL isn't a dud, it's the car i've always wanted. couldn't
have come at a worse time.
Was quite the doctor's car 15-20 years ago.
I thought you wanted a W115 stick shift.
Already spent the proceeds from the 250D?
Mitch.
re: the 115 stick shift - already had one. Rock solid, but I've already
had one.
The money from the 2.5t -almost- went to a 1988 BMW 535i 5-speed (doctor's
car) but the deal fell through at the last minute. Currently the money is
languishing in the bank.
On 7/28/07, Mitch Haley [EMAIL
Here's a rare find that seems quite good despite the high miles 400K!
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/384226529.html
He doesn't mention anything about the AC, so...? It probably only needs a
charge to work properly, yeah right!
Kevin in Portland, OR
1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula
I emailed the dude to see when I could take a look. Not too close,
but worth the time to take a look.
clay
On 28 Jul 2007, at 20:09, Ed Booher wrote:
On 7/28/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/382730125.html
220b for only $700. AND IT RUNS
Ah
http://www.ehowa.com/showpicture.shtml?image=veryorganizedperson.jpg
Better organized than I have
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1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
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In a message dated 7/28/2007 5:20:15 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Parked my SDL in the garage for about a week while we went to Jacksonville.
When I came back found a small puddle of oil about 4 X 6 under the front
left fender. (It's a leaking oil cooler hose
I've heard that pouring regular fertilizer (y'know, the
bomb-making stuff) on it to sit will decompose the oil
and remove the stain. I haven't really tried it myself
yet.
-- Jim
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Got pulled [380 SL] before I could see it
I copied the info to my web site. It was pulled when
I got home, but was still in my Firefox cache.
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Clay,
Need to check out some of the links on that website before you post
it to the MBZ List... Not what we need!.
Take care,
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
On Jul 28, 2007, at 9:25 PM, Redghost wrote:
Better organized than I have
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Seattle Bioburner
http://www.ehowa.com/showpicture.shtml?image=badneighborhood.jpg
says it all
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1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
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Checked it out. Nice looking car. There is one parted out beast
that is hanging around the local CL. Still wants $4k though
On 28 Jul 2007, at 21:37, Jim Cathey wrote:
Got pulled [380 SL] before I could see it
I copied the info to my web site. It was pulled when
I got home, but was
Will have to look better when I do post. Sorry for offense.
clay
On 28 Jul 2007, at 21:38, Chuck Landenberger wrote:
Clay,
Need to check out some of the links on that website before you post
it to the MBZ List... Not what we need!.
Take care,
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
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