Re: [MBZ] OT: BaT for Craig

On Tue, 2 May 2017 01:30:10 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > > http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1958-alfa-romeo-giulietta-spider-veloce-2/ Boy, does that bring back memories! Mine was Ferrari Red. It has no air filter. I noticed that in the picture of the engine

Re: [MBZ] Totally off Topic

With apologies to our many friends in other lands: If high schoolers had to pass the Citizenship Test to graduate and voters had to pass it periodically to vote (probably unconstitutional), the US would be a better place.

Re: [MBZ] Here is your wagon yo

Does it have the faux fender vents installed? I did not notice. Sent from my iPhone On May 1, 2017, at 10:14 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> Kaleb wrote: > >> 1979 Mercedes Benz 350TD Restomod Wagon >> http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/6111332884.html > > OUCH!!!

Re: [MBZ] Here is your wagon yo

> Kaleb wrote: > 1979 Mercedes Benz 350TD Restomod Wagon > http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/6111332884.html OUCH!!! You should have warned us of the danger of looking at that!! small block and 4-speed auto in a uglified body... And those wheels!!! AGGGH!

Re: [MBZ] OT laptop power consumption

> Curt wrote: > Its also worth mentioning that somebody will tell you that your > laptop might not like a modified sine wave such that you might > get from an inexpensive generator (IIRC Greg was asking about a > Honda which is not an inexpensive generator) however I've never > seen AC output

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

Ah I see! A Car dolphin! Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes May 1, 2017 at 9:45 PM Car attention deficit disorder ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

(Max touches nose) Congrats on the listing! GLWS! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 1, 2017 8:34:39 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > >Somehow, I think we might know the seller ... > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

Car attention deficit disorder Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2017, at 9:18 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Canadian ADD? > Computer aided design and drafting? > >> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> May 1, 2017 at 8:11 PM >>

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

Canadian ADD? Computer aided design and drafting? Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes May 1, 2017 at 8:11 PM The seller seems to have CADD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] OT: BaT for Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

The seller seems to have CADD Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2017, at 7:34 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 1 May 2017 19:34:44 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> And a no reserve auction, too: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

Hmmm. > On May 1, 2017, at 8:34 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 1 May 2017 19:34:44 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> And a no reserve auction, too: >> >> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/ >>

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

On Mon, 1 May 2017 19:34:44 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > And a no reserve auction, too: > > http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/ > Somehow, I think we might know the

Re: [MBZ] Paint my Benz!

I did that mistake last year with Polei. Sanded the crap out of the paint. This summer I will be doing a renovation and not sand but at the end. Just to make it nice for polishing. clay > On May 1, 2017, at 3:56 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do not

Re: [MBZ] Here is your wagon yo

On Mon, 1 May 2017 19:24:57 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > 1979 Mercedes Benz 350TD Restomod Wagon > http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/6111332884.html Uhh ... no! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Paint my Benz!

That is what I used to get the primer and ground coat. The Rustoleum is going to prevent the PPG magic from sticking, somehow. I might be able to see that. Somehow. The Krylon mistake makes me think the Rustoleum would not allow it to bond. This makes me think I just wet sand the heck

[MBZ] Here is your wagon yo

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[MBZ] Liquor and blow

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Re: [MBZ] I have become one with the crack....

On Mon, 01 May 2017 18:24:33 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Well, if it works, no ACC is a plus as is the replacement of the R4 > compressor with a newer type. Indeed. When I saw the picture, I said to myself, "That's a Sanden compressor ..." > paint...not

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

The seller is one with the crack. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2017, at 6:34 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > And a no reserve auction, too: > > http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/ >

[MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

And a no reserve auction, too: http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] I have become one with the crack....

Well, if it works, no ACC is a plus as is the replacement of the R4 compressor with a newer type. paint...not so hot! Dan Penoff via Mercedes May 1, 2017 at 4:51 PM Dig the custom AC system! https://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/6112983163.html

Re: [MBZ] Paint my Benz!

The Curt rustoleum roller special is lookin good! clay via Mercedes May 1, 2017 at 5:21 PM Since I am working my way to getting Allen looking pretty again, I decided to talk to the boys at the paint shop. Wesco, who reps PPG paints. I thought there was some

Re: [MBZ] Paint my Benz!

Do not sand between coats. I learned that the hard way, kept sanding the paint off... -Curt From: Max Dillon via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Max Dillon Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 6:52 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Paint my Benz!

Don't forget mineral spirits and a roller. A foam roller works best although I had reasonable results with a knap roller, just had to go slower. If my 240D hadn't been rusty the roller technique would have been reasonable. As it was the hood I painted was good from 50' or so. -Curt From:

Re: [MBZ] Paint my Benz!

Thin to consistency of milk, apply by roller. Eight coats. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 1, 2017 6:30:11 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: >Rustoleum > >RB > >On 01/05/2017 5:21 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> Since I am working my way to

Re: [MBZ] Paint my Benz!

Rustoleum RB On 01/05/2017 5:21 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: Since I am working my way to getting Allen looking pretty again, I decided to talk to the boys at the paint shop. Wesco, who reps PPG paints. I thought there was some form of highway robbery associated with body shops and getting

Re: [MBZ] I have become one with the crack....

If it was from ADSIT, that is quite possible. He would have also gotten a free dose of verbal abuse as well. -D > On May 1, 2017, at 6:24 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > I like that he got himself an Adsit transmission and says it has not been > driven since. Does

Re: [MBZ] I have become one with the crack....

I like that he got himself an Adsit transmission and says it has not been driven since. Does that mean it does not drive anymore? clay > On May 1, 2017, at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dig the custom AC system! > >

[MBZ] Paint my Benz!

Since I am working my way to getting Allen looking pretty again, I decided to talk to the boys at the paint shop. Wesco, who reps PPG paints. I thought there was some form of highway robbery associated with body shops and getting your rig all prettied up. Maybe there is, but the cost

Re: [MBZ] I have become one with the crack....

Oh boy Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2017, at 4:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dig the custom AC system! > > https://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/6112983163.html > > > Meth head from Kyle and Manfred’s

[MBZ] I have become one with the crack....

Dig the custom AC system! https://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/6112983163.html Meth head from Kyle and Manfred’s neck of the woods. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 1985 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbodiesel I5 $3350

Chances are good that is a kollyfonia '85. (since it is if Fairfield)Om sidha etc. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes May 1, 2017 at 2:40 PM Finally an honest seller not claiming 40mpg 1985 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbodiesel I5

[MBZ] 1985 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbodiesel I5 $3350

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[MBZ] So good you don't even need pics

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[MBZ] I would be scared to see the inside.

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Re: [MBZ] Resurrecting POSEL -- getting it to light off

"You won't be able to hear it unless you crawl under with the switch ON." For about 12 seconds? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: 01 May

Re: [MBZ] Resurrecting POSEL -- getting it to light off

When those cars sit more often that not the fuel pumps lock up. You can try reversing the polarity on the pump back and forth to work it loose. Otherwise you will need to replace the pumps. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2017, at 12:40 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Resurrecting POSEL -- getting it to light off

Every car I have worked on had the terminal block. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2017, at 12:32 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am thinkin they are talking about gen 1 126. I seem to think the terminal > block was present on gen 2 126. Been a while

Re: [MBZ] Resurrecting POSEL -- getting it to light off

I haven't opened up a front door so don't know. Taking your approach would have required doing that, collecting up the bits, which was more than I wanted to do this decade. --FT On 5/1/17 2:04 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: this is rear door only? If I encountered that I surely cut

Re: [MBZ] Resurrecting POSEL -- getting it to light off

I have wild life around here. Also lots of animals making noise. --FT On 5/1/17 2:02 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: If you sit in the seat in a quiet area, you should be able to hear the pupm running back by the rear axle when you turn on the key. If you have a whole bunch of tree

Re: [MBZ] Totally off Topic

I respect your posting links b/c under the 37th amendment I have the right to choose not to click. On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 2:20 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > The link below is posted for information only. I make no political content > with it. > This is a learned group

Re: [MBZ] Totally off Topic

The link below is posted for information only. I make no political content with it. This is a learned group with diverse background and living in various states [both physical and mental ;) ], so make of it the information as you wish.

Re: [MBZ] Resurrecting POSEL -- getting it to light off

this is rear door only? If I encountered that I surely cut the wires and either put in a terminal block or spliced with wire nuts. Dan--- via Mercedes May 1, 2017 at 12:41 PM What Floyd said. Both of my 1990 W126 chassis' cars are wired directly to the switch.

Re: [MBZ] OT laptop power consumption

Its also worth mentioning that somebody will tell you that your laptop might not like a modified sine wave such that you might get from an inexpensive generator (IIRC Greg was asking about a Honda which is not an inexpensive generator) however I've never seen AC output that a laptop power

Re: [MBZ] Resurrecting POSEL -- getting it to light off

If you sit in the seat in a quiet area, you should be able to hear the pupm running back by the rear axle when you turn on the key. If you have a whole bunch of tree frogs singin or some such clatter, you won't be able to hear it unless you crawl under with the switch ON. Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] OT laptop power consumption

Depends hugely on the laptop. My Macbook Pro 15" has I think an 85w power supply, the smaller ones have a (again I think) a 45w. The 17" Dell I had a few years ago had like a 150w supply. It'll also depend on what you're doing, typing email isn't much but if I start editing video the fan in

Re: [MBZ] Totally off Topic

Not really, we require people to take a licensing process before they're allowed to drive... I think a gun safety class should be the other way around, it should be compulsory. Gun handling shouldn't but everybody should know that guns can be dangerous in the wrong hands and how to handle them

Re: [MBZ] Totally off Topic

I fail to see the analogy. On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 1:29 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 'Xactly!Not to mention unconstitutional > > Mitch Haley via Mercedes >> May 1, 2017 at 12:13 PM >> >> >> Kind of like taking a literacy test

Re: [MBZ] Hey Gerry, Our Politics Is Back!

ROFL. On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 1:26 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Unfortunately in my district my melanin content is insufficient to launch > a successful campaign. I am working with a woman who has the proper > credentials in that regard, and is also otherwise

Re: [MBZ] Resurrecting POSEL -- getting it to light off

I cracked the lines coming off the injector distributor (whatever it is called) and got a bit of fuel out of the one to the rear. The front one goes through something that looks like a filter or regulator or something, then down to the engine in front, then another hose comes back up and then

Re: [MBZ] OT laptop power consumption

Amperage not a great idea, because most electronics power supplies, especially the small ones, have a poor power factor. Billable watts, in AC, is _not_ just V times A, you also have to multiply in the 0-1 power factor. Simplest possible thing to do is use the Kill-A-Watt, which is cheap and

Re: [MBZ] OT laptop power consumption

A few days ago I decided I needed to know whether my 2KW Honda genset would provide enough juice to keep the fridge and freezer going if Kim sent us an EMP. I googled and found that it would, and that a laptop uses 20-25W. Of course an EMP would likely kill the Honda anyway. Greg

Re: [MBZ] Resurrecting POSEL -- getting it to light off

What Floyd said. Both of my 1990 W126 chassis' cars are wired directly to the switch. This I know as I disconnected the motor on my 300SEL in order to remove it from the door. -D > On May 1, 2017, at 1:33 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > No. The 84 SDs

Re: [MBZ] Resurrecting POSEL -- getting it to light off

No. The 84 SDs have that arrangement but this 88 the motor wires are right in the switch block, green and black. The switch has 3 other wires going into it, I guess power, ground, and power from the front switch. That was new to me and it made me wonder what they were thinking as it is not

Re: [MBZ] Resurrecting POSEL -- getting it to light off

I am thinkin they are talking about gen 1 126. I seem to think the terminal block was present on gen 2 126. Been a while since I worked on a 126 motor. I've never touched a gen 1. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes May 1, 2017 at 12:28 PM The wires to the motors

Re: [MBZ] Totally off Topic

'Xactly!Not to mention unconstitutional Mitch Haley via Mercedes May 1, 2017 at 12:13 PM Kind of like taking a literacy test and paying your poll tax to vote. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Resurrecting POSEL -- getting it to light off

The wires to the motors should go to a double wiring block deal in the door with 2 Phillips head screws. Does yours not have this? Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2017, at 11:43 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Since I didn't sget the car started I worked on

Re: [MBZ] Hey Gerry, Our Politics Is Back!

Unfortunately in my district my melanin content is insufficient to launch a successful campaign. I am working with a woman who has the proper credentials in that regard, and is also otherwise extremely well-qualified, who is extremely interested, so that might work out better. Plus, if I

Re: [MBZ] OT laptop power consumption

+1 Curt Raymond via Mercedes May 1, 2017 at 11:15 AM Kill-A-Watt meter would be the only real way to know. I don't think the computer keeps track of the individual bits.Its also going to vary wildly based on what you're doing... -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Totally off Topic

How so? On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 1:13 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On May 1, 2017 at 12:11 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > MA has an interesting mix of gun laws ranging from daconian to no big > deal. For the most

Re: [MBZ] OT laptop power consumption

Thanks gents, couple of good ideas there. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 1, 2017 12:36:42 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: >Or, if you already have a clamp on type ammeter, there is an accessory >that you can get that essentially splits

Re: [MBZ] No love for an '83 Eldorado

There doesn't seem to be any way to predict what will strike the publics fancy. Who would have thought that little turtles (Ninja Turtles) would intrigue small boys? Gerry Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Shocking lack of interest in a very clean car that might - within the next > couple decades- be

Re: [MBZ] Hey Gerry, Our Politics Is Back!

HA! I've seen this movie so many times, and actually wrote some of the scripts. The main fool and one of his lesser demons avoided speaking or looking at me, so there is that. I live rent-free in their heads, fun! I did speak to the other one who was there, he is a compromised fool too,

Re: [MBZ] Totally off Topic

> On May 1, 2017 at 12:11 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > MA has an interesting mix of gun laws ranging from daconian to no big deal. > For the most part its no big deal, to get an FID (for ownership of long guns, > rifles and shotguns) you take a safety

Re: [MBZ] No love for an '83 Eldorado

I know a guy who's settling his brother's estate. One of the few remaining cars is a fully restored Toronado. "Is that a 1966 or one of the big Caddyfied ones?" "Neither, it's one of the last ones they made" I didn't think to ask what he was hoping to get for it. Mitch. > On May 1, 2017 at

Re: [MBZ] Hey Gerry, Our Politics Is Back!

Sounds like you are consolidating your political base, just in time for the next local election. On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Floyd Thursby wrote: > HA! I've seen this movie so many times, and actually wrote some of the > scripts. The main fool and one of his

Re: [MBZ] No love for an '83 Eldorado

Curt - Quit beating around the bush. Don't be afraid to express an opinion. On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 12:59 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Why? It was garbage when it was made, 30 years of "preservation" haven't > made it any better. That '83 handles poorly, accelerates poorly,

Re: [MBZ] No love for an '83 Eldorado

Why? It was garbage when it was made, 30 years of "preservation" haven't made it any better. That '83 handles poorly, accelerates poorly, stops poorly and guzzles gas, it has zero redeeming value. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Totally off Topic

Why? On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 12:03 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > People there should read the constitution and the amendments. > > >> >> Curt Raymond via Mercedes >> April 30, 2017 at 6:40 PM >> I still haven't managed to work out

Re: [MBZ] No love for an '83 Eldorado

I just think ANY well preserved 30+ American v8 car - especially a Caddy - has to be worth at least $k. On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 12:00 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My 76 Eldo convertible, the last of huge gas guzzlers, is a total POS > build-wise, material-wise,

Re: [MBZ] Resurrecting POSEL -- getting it to light off

Yes, the W126 window motors are wired directly to the switch. You chose wisely by removing the motor in situ. That's what I had to do when I replaced the "sliding jaw" on the LR window regulator on the 300SEL. -D > On May 1, 2017, at 12:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Hey Gerry, Our Politics Is Back!

So were you taking careful notes or joining in the outrage? On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 12:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have given up on even paying much attention to the national political > antics, nothing I can do about it so not worth getting worked up

Re: [MBZ] Resurrecting POSEL -- getting it to light off

Since I didn't get the car started I worked on the LR window, which was down and wouldn't move. Looked like the PO had started to take it apart and gave up. Having considerable experience in windows I got it apart right quick and saw a busted plastic slide. I fortunately had one (2

Re: [MBZ] OT laptop power consumption

Or, if you already have a clamp on type ammeter, there is an accessory that you can get that essentially splits the lines so that you can measure the one side. (or you could easily make one by taking an extension cord and splitting it down the seam so that you can clamp on to only the one half

Re: [MBZ] OT laptop power consumption

Kill-A-Watt meter would be the only real way to know. I don't think the computer keeps track of the individual bits.Its also going to vary wildly based on what you're doing... -Curt From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes To: Mercedes Cc: Meade

Re: [MBZ] Totally off Topic

Oh that reminds me I need to send in my CWP application, took the class (joke), shot 50 rounds, scored "100" (not sure what the measurement criteria were, I guess I hit the target 50 times), and need to go to the sheriff to get fingerprinted. Unless the legislature passes Constitutional Carry

[MBZ] OT laptop power consumption

Anyone know how to determine power consumption on a Win7 machine? Is there a built-in software that does that, or do I need to install something? I'd like to get a general idea of overall power usage, but it would be nice to drill down a bit further to see how much is display, hard drive, etc.

Re: [MBZ] A suggestion . . .

Lube the pins that the caliper slides on. I'd assumed the calipers in Angie's Golf were bad since one sticked, when I replaced them the replacement stuck the same way. Turns out the pins on that one were stuck. It took some heat to get the pin free... -Curt From: Randy Bennell via

Re: [MBZ] Totally off Topic

MA has an interesting mix of gun laws ranging from daconian to no big deal. For the most part its no big deal, to get an FID (for ownership of long guns, rifles and shotguns) you take a safety class, fill out a form and pay a fee, no big whoop and a safety class is probably a good idea for most

Re: [MBZ] No love for an '83 Eldorado

My 76 Eldo convertible, the last of huge gas guzzlers, is a total POS build-wise, material-wise, etc. Its fairly agricultural design is OK to work on, so it has that going for it. It's great for cruising down the road at some fairly fast clip, but as for doing much else besides Stylin' it is

[MBZ] A suggestion . . .

For those of you far enough south that you don't swap to winter tires and rims, it might be a good idea to pull the wheels and have a look at the brakes. I put the summer wheels and tires back on the Civic and the Accord this weekend. The Civic looked fine. 3 out of 4 wheels on the Accord

Re: [MBZ] Hey Gerry, Our Politics Is Back!

I have given up on even paying much attention to the national political antics, nothing I can do about it so not worth getting worked up about. I focus on our local issues, the fools are much more accessible. The other night there was a community meeting about a road project, the woman who

Re: [MBZ] Totally off Topic

People there should read the constitution and the amendments. Curt Raymond via Mercedes April 30, 2017 at 6:40 PM I still haven't managed to work out my firearms license so no repeating arms for me. Besides what is life without challenge? Theres a reason I

Re: [MBZ] The Next Question

If you don't need the lights to last more than four hours, consult your UROlogist --FT On 4/30/17 9:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, for something cosmetic like this I would be OK with URO. I can’t believe I’m saying that, but since Bosch headlight doors for the W123 are NLA,

Re: [MBZ] Totally off Topic

Sunrise is so danged early this time of year. I don't really mind being up at 6am for sunrise in November but having to drag myself out of the sack at 4:30am is tough. I'm going to go put them to bed tonight so I can spot what tree they roost in then try to be out first thing tomorrow. Google

Re: [MBZ] Totally off Topic

Wait. "Firearms License" Oh, right, you are in Massachusetts.. The turkeys start gobbling about 30min before sunrise, you can stir them up then with a call or some noise (like a big dumpster being unloaded and set down, or a come-along squeaking, or an owl call). I have not heard any

Re: [MBZ] No love for an '83 Eldorado

Surely you jest. Nobody will ever consider that a classic, unless its as an example of "Classic American car maker mistakes".A front wheel drive v8 making less power than most of today's 4 cylinders. I want to puke just looking at it. A nightmare to own and drive... -Curt From: Andrew

[MBZ] No love for an '83 Eldorado

Shocking lack of interest in a very clean car that might - within the next couple decades- be considered a collector's classic. This was built in the days when fake wood REALLY looked fake. Gotta love the tufted leather seats, though, as well as the near mint condition and low mileage. What's