Re: [MBZ] CL post of the day

2020-01-25 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes 
murder beach is in Montana?    miles look suspicious.   Sumpin doesn't 
add up.



Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
January 25, 2020 at 8:31 AM
"For Sale"

https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/conway-for-sale/7062591310.html



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[MBZ] CL post of the day

2020-01-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 

"For Sale"

https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/conway-for-sale/7062591310.html

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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
Holy snot! Clearly they take pride in their work, look at the air intake 
running out in front where it ought to be.
Sano...
-Curt

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Absolutely - - - and it's easy now to add a V8 
https://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/index.php

On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 1:07 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
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Of course these days you can just buy a Miata. Just as fun to drive, much more 
reliable...
-Curt

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 Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

You start with a cool looking car that is a BLAST to drive, and make it faster, 
even more fun, and more reliable to boot - what's not to love???
On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 8:47 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

You start with a cool looking unreliable car and end up with a cool looking car 
that you can actually take somewhere with the intention of returning home...
Its too bad that guy used a K Hot air intake. Thats got to be the second 
worst air filter location ever. The worst would be if it sat right over one of 
the exhaust manifolds...
-Curt

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The question still is why?  you start with  a crappy little car that
looks cool.  in the end you have an expensive crappy little car that
looks cool that is bastardized.

I guess  "because it was there" and "go faster" are the normal answers.

BTW, Mangles was the only car I looked at too as it seemed closest to
Don's oldsmobubble engine.


>Interesting site! This guy (http://www.britishv8.org/MG/JohnMangles.htm)
>spent a LOT more money on his than I did - and I did mine in 1970.
>
>On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 11:08 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
>mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>>  On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 10:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <
>>  mercedes@okiebenz.com
>>  > wrote:
>>
>>  > My MGA came with a pull cable that operated the starter switch. I
>>  replaced
>>  > it with a Ford solenoid and a push button, when I replaced the MG engine
>>  > with the Olds V8 - - -
>>  >
>>
>>  (spends a pleasant few minutes online learning how this sort of thing is
>>  accomplished)
>>
>>  http://www.britishv8.org/photos-mg-conversions.htm
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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."WILL ROGERS, The 
Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers2013 F150, 18 mpg2012 Passat TDI DSG, 44 mpg1957 
C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!


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“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of 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."WILL ROGERS, The 
Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers2013 F150, 18 mpg2012 Passat TDI DSG, 44 mpg1957 
C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!

  
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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes 
One of the most basic things I learned about cars was in about 1942 re. our 
'37 Ford:  Nothing is worth less than a car that ya hafta push.


Wilton

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This is the newest technology.  Car starts when you nudge it.  No keys
required.

On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 11:31 AM, Craig via Mercedes 
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wrote:


On Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:59:20 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5493474370.html

Nissan Altima 2009 push start low profile tires rims
tinted windows clean interior clean title

You would think that for $5800 you'd get a car with a working starter!

But then, push starting will get you exercise ...


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
20 years later it ought to be relatively easy... 



Curt

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Date:Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 4:33 PM
Subject:Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

Ah, but sometimes, it is not too difficult to do better than the factory 
engineers.
Sometimes, one has to wonder WTF they were thinking when they designed 
something.

RB


On 17/03/2016 2:54 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
> They are all smarter than the factory engineers.  Just ask em.
>
>>
>> Its too bad that guy used a K Hot air intake. Thats got to be the 
>> second worst air filter location ever. The worst would be if it sat 
>> right over one of the exhaust manifolds...
>> -Curt


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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes 
Nope - the "A" came out in '55 - perhaps you saw an early model? The car in
mainstream production them was the MG TF - still had cycle fenders.

On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 2:12 PM, WILTON via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Even I could like coupla those.
>
> In '54, the car I really wanted was a '54 MG (was it A?).
>
> Settled for '31 Model A Ford 5-window coupe ($150).  Even that took me to
> the mighty fine-lookin' strawberry blonde's (SWMBO for 59 years) home so
> much I could not concentrate on Aero. Engineering studies.  My
> honor-student record went down fast.  'Thought it couldn't happen to me.
>
> Wilton
>



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*“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of
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."

WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
2013 F150, 18 mpg
2012 Passat TDI DSG, 44 mpg
1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes 
That is the "push and Pray" system of the Killer toadas.  After all 
the deaths and lawsuits, I am surprised they proliferate. Every asian 
car and dogde seems to have it now.


I would not buy one unless the stealer installed a manual master 
power switch so you can shut the thing off when it tries to run away 
and kill the occupants.


It was a BAD idea when toada started it, and it is still a BAD idea now.



Craig,
Could it be they mean "push button" starter like some of the newer 
cars have? I agree, that's not the type of exercise I like.

Best Wishes,
Roger
Roger Hale
Dinnerware Classics, Inc.
Monroe, Ga.
770-267-0850
www.dinnerwareclassics.com


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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
Ah, but sometimes, it is not too difficult to do better than the factory 
engineers.
Sometimes, one has to wonder WTF they were thinking when they designed 
something.


RB


On 17/03/2016 2:54 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:

They are all smarter than the factory engineers.  Just ask em.



Its too bad that guy used a K Hot air intake. Thats got to be the 
second worst air filter location ever. The worst would be if it sat 
right over one of the exhaust manifolds...

-Curt


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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes 
Craig, 
Could it be they mean "push button" starter like some of the newer cars have? I 
agree, that's not the type of exercise I like. 
Best Wishes, 
Roger 
Roger Hale 
Dinnerware Classics, Inc. 
Monroe, Ga. 
770-267-0850 
www.dinnerwareclassics.com 


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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes 
The question still is why?  you start with  a crappy little car that 
looks cool.  in the end you have an expensive crappy little car that 
looks cool that is bastardized.


I guess  "because it was there" and "go faster" are the normal answers.

BTW, Mangles was the only car I looked at too as it seemed closest to 
Don's oldsmobubble engine.




Interesting site! This guy (http://www.britishv8.org/MG/JohnMangles.htm)
spent a LOT more money on his than I did - and I did mine in 1970.

On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 11:08 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


 On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 10:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com
 > wrote:

 > My MGA came with a pull cable that operated the starter switch. I
 replaced
 > it with a Ford solenoid and a push button, when I replaced the MG engine
 > with the Olds V8 - - -
 >

 (spends a pleasant few minutes online learning how this sort of thing is
 accomplished)

 http://www.britishv8.org/photos-mg-conversions.htm

 > ___



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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread WILTON via Mercedes 

Yep, I noticed that, too.

Wilton

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Holy snot! Clearly they take pride in their work, look at the air intake 
running out in front where it ought to be.

Sano...
-Curt

 From: OK Don <okd...@gmail.com>
To: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com>; Mercedes Discussion List 
<mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

Absolutely - - - and it's easy now to add a V8 
https://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/index.php


On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 1:07 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Of course these days you can just buy a Miata. Just as fun to drive, much 
more reliable...

-Curt

From: OK Don <okd...@gmail.com>
To: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com>; Mercedes Discussion List 
<mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

You start with a cool looking car that is a BLAST to drive, and make it 
faster, even more fun, and more reliable to boot - what's not to love???
On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 8:47 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


You start with a cool looking unreliable car and end up with a cool 
looking car that you can actually take somewhere with the intention of 
returning home...
Its too bad that guy used a K Hot air intake. Thats got to be the second 
worst air filter location ever. The worst would be if it sat right over 
one of the exhaust manifolds...

-Curt

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Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 7:17 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

The question still is why? you start with a crappy little car that
looks cool. in the end you have an expensive crappy little car that
looks cool that is bastardized.

I guess "because it was there" and "go faster" are the normal answers.

BTW, Mangles was the only car I looked at too as it seemed closest to
Don's oldsmobubble engine.



Interesting site! This guy (http://www.britishv8.org/MG/JohnMangles.htm)
spent a LOT more money on his than I did - and I did mine in 1970.

On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 11:08 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 10:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com
> wrote:

> My MGA came with a pull cable that operated the starter switch. I
replaced
> it with a Ford solenoid and a push button, when I replaced the MG 
> engine

> with the Olds V8 - - -
>

(spends a pleasant few minutes online learning how this sort of thing is
accomplished)

http://www.britishv8.org/photos-mg-conversions.htm

> ___



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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."WILL ROGERS, The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers2013 F150, 18 
mpg2012 Passat TDI DSG, 44 mpg1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!



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“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of 
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."WILL ROGERS, The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers2013 F150, 18 
mpg2012 Passat TDI DSG, 44 mpg1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!



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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread WILTON via Mercedes 

Congratulations.  Mine are 58, nearly 56 & 53.  Time certainly goes fast!

Wilton

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On 17/03/2016 5:14 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote:

Yes.  We've been lucky and blessed.

'Went back with SWMBO and 3 children after 12 years in USAF to graduate in 
'71 with BS in Civil Engineering; back to AF for 10½ more years.


Wilton



Agreed. I went back to school 2 years after we married. That delayed
children for a long while but we also have 2 of those who are now 31 and 27.

RB

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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread WILTON via Mercedes 

Even I could like coupla those.

In '54, the car I really wanted was a '54 MG (was it A?).

Settled for '31 Model A Ford 5-window coupe ($150).  Even that took me to 
the mighty fine-lookin' strawberry blonde's (SWMBO for 59 years) home so 
much I could not concentrate on Aero. Engineering studies.  My honor-student 
record went down fast.  'Thought it couldn't happen to me.


Wilton

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"


Holy snot! Clearly they take pride in their work, look at the air intake 
running out in front where it ought to be.

Sano...
-Curt

 From: OK Don <okd...@gmail.com>
To: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com>; Mercedes Discussion List 
<mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

Absolutely - - - and it's easy now to add a V8 
https://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/index.php


On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 1:07 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Of course these days you can just buy a Miata. Just as fun to drive, much 
more reliable...

-Curt

From: OK Don <okd...@gmail.com>
To: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com>; Mercedes Discussion List 
<mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

You start with a cool looking car that is a BLAST to drive, and make it 
faster, even more fun, and more reliable to boot - what's not to love???
On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 8:47 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


You start with a cool looking unreliable car and end up with a cool 
looking car that you can actually take somewhere with the intention of 
returning home...
Its too bad that guy used a K Hot air intake. Thats got to be the second 
worst air filter location ever. The worst would be if it sat right over 
one of the exhaust manifolds...

-Curt

From: Curly McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Cc: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 7:17 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

The question still is why? you start with a crappy little car that
looks cool. in the end you have an expensive crappy little car that
looks cool that is bastardized.

I guess "because it was there" and "go faster" are the normal answers.

BTW, Mangles was the only car I looked at too as it seemed closest to
Don's oldsmobubble engine.



Interesting site! This guy (http://www.britishv8.org/MG/JohnMangles.htm)
spent a LOT more money on his than I did - and I did mine in 1970.

On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 11:08 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 10:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com
> wrote:

> My MGA came with a pull cable that operated the starter switch. I
replaced
> it with a Ford solenoid and a push button, when I replaced the MG 
> engine

> with the Olds V8 - - -
>

(spends a pleasant few minutes online learning how this sort of thing is
accomplished)

http://www.britishv8.org/photos-mg-conversions.htm

> ___



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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."WILL ROGERS, The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers2013 F150, 18 
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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes 

On 17/03/2016 2:12 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote:

Even I could like coupla those.

In '54, the car I really wanted was a '54 MG (was it A?).

Settled for '31 Model A Ford 5-window coupe ($150).  Even that took me 
to the mighty fine-lookin' strawberry blonde's (SWMBO for 59 years) 
home so much I could not concentrate on Aero. Engineering studies.  My 
honor-student record went down fast. 'Thought it couldn't happen to me.


Wilton



But it was all worth it, right?
I dropped out of French class back in highschool so I could have lunch 
with a red head and gave up my motorbike in favour of a car because her 
mother wouldn't let her ride on the bike.

(SWMBO for 42 years now)

RB

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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
Of course these days you can just buy a Miata. Just as fun to drive, much more 
reliable...
-Curt

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 Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 2:04 PM
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You start with a cool looking car that is a BLAST to drive, and make it faster, 
even more fun, and more reliable to boot - what's not to love???
On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 8:47 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

You start with a cool looking unreliable car and end up with a cool looking car 
that you can actually take somewhere with the intention of returning home...
Its too bad that guy used a K Hot air intake. Thats got to be the second 
worst air filter location ever. The worst would be if it sat right over one of 
the exhaust manifolds...
-Curt

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 Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

The question still is why?  you start with  a crappy little car that
looks cool.  in the end you have an expensive crappy little car that
looks cool that is bastardized.

I guess  "because it was there" and "go faster" are the normal answers.

BTW, Mangles was the only car I looked at too as it seemed closest to
Don's oldsmobubble engine.


>Interesting site! This guy (http://www.britishv8.org/MG/JohnMangles.htm)
>spent a LOT more money on his than I did - and I did mine in 1970.
>
>On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 11:08 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
>mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>>  On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 10:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <
>>  mercedes@okiebenz.com
>>  > wrote:
>>
>>  > My MGA came with a pull cable that operated the starter switch. I
>>  replaced
>>  > it with a Ford solenoid and a push button, when I replaced the MG engine
>>  > with the Olds V8 - - -
>>  >
>>
>>  (spends a pleasant few minutes online learning how this sort of thing is
>>  accomplished)
>>
>>  http://www.britishv8.org/photos-mg-conversions.htm
>  > ___
>>
>  >

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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread WILTON via Mercedes 

Yep, 'nother bunch of damned thieves.

ATTABOY!

Wilton

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Ignitions and security can be funny. Back in 1987, I purchased a Ford 
Escort Wagon from the local Ford Dealership. They wanted $450. for the 
"security" system they had installed on the car. I asked where it was so I 
could determine the value...they said they'd show me if I paid for it. I 
said no and they said they'd remove it the next time I had the car in for 
any service or I could keep it for only $250... to which I once again said 
no. I looked around and found that they had cut an ignition wire under the 
dash and installed a toggle switch which was their $450 security system. 
They really were a "stealership".

Roger
Roger Hale
Dinnerware Classics, Inc.
Monroe, Ga.
770-267-0850
www.dinnerwareclassics.com


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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread WILTON via Mercedes 
My family's '37 Ford had a pushbutton starter.  I think it also had a 
steering wheel lock - a switch on steering column.  That's the car on which 
I learned to drive in '48.


Wilton

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"


That is the "push and Pray" system of the Killer toadas.  After all the 
deaths and lawsuits, I am surprised they proliferate. Every asian car and 
dogde seems to have it now.


I would not buy one unless the stealer installed a manual master power 
switch so you can shut the thing off when it tries to run away and kill 
the occupants.


It was a BAD idea when toada started it, and it is still a BAD idea now.



Craig,
Could it be they mean "push button" starter like some of the newer cars 
have? I agree, that's not the type of exercise I like.

Best Wishes,
Roger
Roger Hale
Dinnerware Classics, Inc.
Monroe, Ga.
770-267-0850
www.dinnerwareclassics.com


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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
You start with a cool looking unreliable car and end up with a cool looking car 
that you can actually take somewhere with the intention of returning home...
Its too bad that guy used a K Hot air intake. Thats got to be the second 
worst air filter location ever. The worst would be if it sat right over one of 
the exhaust manifolds...
-Curt

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Cc: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com>
 Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 7:17 AM
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"
   
The question still is why?  you start with  a crappy little car that 
looks cool.  in the end you have an expensive crappy little car that 
looks cool that is bastardized.

I guess  "because it was there" and "go faster" are the normal answers.

BTW, Mangles was the only car I looked at too as it seemed closest to 
Don's oldsmobubble engine.


>Interesting site! This guy (http://www.britishv8.org/MG/JohnMangles.htm)
>spent a LOT more money on his than I did - and I did mine in 1970.
>
>On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 11:08 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
>mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>>  On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 10:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <
>>  mercedes@okiebenz.com
>>  > wrote:
>>
>>  > My MGA came with a pull cable that operated the starter switch. I
>>  replaced
>>  > it with a Ford solenoid and a push button, when I replaced the MG engine
>>  > with the Olds V8 - - -
>>  >
>>
>>  (spends a pleasant few minutes online learning how this sort of thing is
>>  accomplished)
>>
>>  http://www.britishv8.org/photos-mg-conversions.htm
>  > ___
>>
>  >

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[MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes 

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5493474370.html

--R

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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread clay via Mercedes 
I am tempted to offer him $50 because those floor mats are HIDEOUS!

clay

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> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5493474370.html
> 
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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes 
You start with a cool looking car that is a BLAST to drive, and make it
faster, even more fun, and more reliable to boot - what's not to love???

On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 8:47 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> You start with a cool looking unreliable car and end up with a cool
> looking car that you can actually take somewhere with the intention of
> returning home...
> Its too bad that guy used a K Hot air intake. Thats got to be the second
> worst air filter location ever. The worst would be if it sat right over one
> of the exhaust manifolds...
> -Curt
>
>   From: Curly McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
>  To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> Cc: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com>
>  Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 7:17 AM
>  Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"
>
> The question still is why?  you start with  a crappy little car that
> looks cool.  in the end you have an expensive crappy little car that
> looks cool that is bastardized.
>
> I guess  "because it was there" and "go faster" are the normal answers.
>
> BTW, Mangles was the only car I looked at too as it seemed closest to
> Don's oldsmobubble engine.
>
>
> >Interesting site! This guy (http://www.britishv8.org/MG/JohnMangles.htm)
> >spent a LOT more money on his than I did - and I did mine in 1970.
> >
> >On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 11:08 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
> >mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >>  On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 10:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <
> >>  mercedes@okiebenz.com
> >>  > wrote:
> >>
> >>  > My MGA came with a pull cable that operated the starter switch. I
> >>  replaced
> >>  > it with a Ford solenoid and a push button, when I replaced the MG
> engine
> >>  > with the Olds V8 - - -
> >>  >
> >>
> >>  (spends a pleasant few minutes online learning how this sort of thing
> is
> >>  accomplished)
> >>
> >>  http://www.britishv8.org/photos-mg-conversions.htm
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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes 

They are all smarter than the factory engineers.  Just ask em.



Its too bad that guy used a K Hot air intake. Thats got to be the 
second worst air filter location ever. The worst would be if it sat 
right over one of the exhaust manifolds...

-Curt


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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread WILTON via Mercedes 

Yes.  We've been lucky and blessed.

'Went back with SWMBO and 3 children after 12 years in USAF to graduate in 
'71 with BS in Civil Engineering; back to AF for 10½ more years.


Wilton

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"



On 17/03/2016 2:12 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote:

Even I could like coupla those.

In '54, the car I really wanted was a '54 MG (was it A?).

Settled for '31 Model A Ford 5-window coupe ($150).  Even that took me to 
the mighty fine-lookin' strawberry blonde's (SWMBO for 59 years) home so 
much I could not concentrate on Aero. Engineering studies.  My 
honor-student record went down fast. 'Thought it couldn't happen to me.


Wilton



But it was all worth it, right?
I dropped out of French class back in highschool so I could have lunch 
with a red head and gave up my motorbike in favour of a car because her 
mother wouldn't let her ride on the bike.

(SWMBO for 42 years now)

RB

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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
This is the newest technology.  Car starts when you nudge it.  No keys
required.

On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 11:31 AM, Craig via Mercedes 
wrote:

> On Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:59:20 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
> > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5493474370.html
>
> Nissan Altima 2009 push start low profile tires rims
> tinted windows clean interior clean title
>
> You would think that for $5800 you'd get a car with a working starter!
>
> But then, push starting will get you exercise ...
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
I assumed thats what it meant but thats not any fun at all...
;)
-Curt

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Craig, 
Could it be they mean "push button" starter like some of the newer cars have? I 
agree, that's not the type of exercise I like. 
Best Wishes, 
Roger 
Roger Hale 
Dinnerware Classics, Inc. 
Monroe, Ga. 
770-267-0850 
www.dinnerwareclassics.com 


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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes 

I was thinking of my 2013 truck which is not very old.
My previous one was better in some ways.
One would think they would improve things rather than go backwards.
1. cannot see where the key goes unless I lean over to the right and 
look under the steering wheel. Not like that in my 2002 F150.
2. knob on the dash to put it into 4WD is immediately behind the shifter 
when the truck is moving forward - difficult to get to that button when 
wearing gloves or mitts. Not like that in the 2002.


RB

On 17/03/2016 9:35 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

20 years later it ought to be relatively easy...



Curt

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Date:Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 4:33 PM
Subject:Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

Ah, but sometimes, it is not too difficult to do better than the factory
engineers.
Sometimes, one has to wonder WTF they were thinking when they designed
something.

RB


On 17/03/2016 2:54 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:

They are all smarter than the factory engineers.  Just ask em.


Its too bad that guy used a K Hot air intake. Thats got to be the
second worst air filter location ever. The worst would be if it sat
right over one of the exhaust manifolds...
-Curt



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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes 
On Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:59:20 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes
 wrote:

> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5493474370.html

Nissan Altima 2009 push start low profile tires rims
tinted windows clean interior clean title 

You would think that for $5800 you'd get a car with a working starter!

But then, push starting will get you exercise ...


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes 
Interesting site! This guy (http://www.britishv8.org/MG/JohnMangles.htm)
spent a LOT more money on his than I did - and I did mine in 1970.

On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 11:08 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 10:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com
> > wrote:
>
> > My MGA came with a pull cable that operated the starter switch. I
> replaced
> > it with a Ford solenoid and a push button, when I replaced the MG engine
> > with the Olds V8 - - -
> >
>
> (spends a pleasant few minutes online learning how this sort of thing is
> accomplished)
>
> http://www.britishv8.org/photos-mg-conversions.htm
> ___
>
>


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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread WILTON via Mercedes 


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Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"



This is the newest technology.  Car starts when you nudge it.  No keys
required.

On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 11:31 AM, Craig via Mercedes 
<mercedes@okiebenz.com>

wrote:


On Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:59:20 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5493474370.html

Nissan Altima 2009 push start low profile tires rims
tinted windows clean interior clean title

You would think that for $5800 you'd get a car with a working starter!

But then, push starting will get you exercise ...


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
Yah, you want that true coat in the car, you know.

Dan not a puffy shirt guy

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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes 
Absolutely - - - and it's easy now to add a V8
https://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/index.php


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> Of course these days you can just buy a Miata. Just as fun to drive, much
> more reliable...
> -Curt
>
>   From: OK Don <okd...@gmail.com>
>  To: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com>; Mercedes Discussion List <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
>  Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 2:04 PM
>  Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"
>
> You start with a cool looking car that is a BLAST to drive, and make it
> faster, even more fun, and more reliable to boot - what's not to love???
> On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 8:47 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> You start with a cool looking unreliable car and end up with a cool
> looking car that you can actually take somewhere with the intention of
> returning home...
> Its too bad that guy used a K Hot air intake. Thats got to be the second
> worst air filter location ever. The worst would be if it sat right over one
> of the exhaust manifolds...
> -Curt
>
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> The question still is why?  you start with  a crappy little car that
> looks cool.  in the end you have an expensive crappy little car that
> looks cool that is bastardized.
>
> I guess  "because it was there" and "go faster" are the normal answers.
>
> BTW, Mangles was the only car I looked at too as it seemed closest to
> Don's oldsmobubble engine.
>
>
> >Interesting site! This guy (http://www.britishv8.org/MG/JohnMangles.htm)
> >spent a LOT more money on his than I did - and I did mine in 1970.
> >
> >On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 11:08 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
> >mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >>  On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 10:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <
> >>  mercedes@okiebenz.com
> >>  > wrote:
> >>
> >>  > My MGA came with a pull cable that operated the starter switch. I
> >>  replaced
> >>  > it with a Ford solenoid and a push button, when I replaced the MG
> engine
> >>  > with the Olds V8 - - -
> >>  >
> >>
> >>  (spends a pleasant few minutes online learning how this sort of thing
> is
> >>  accomplished)
> >>
> >>  http://www.britishv8.org/photos-mg-conversions.htm
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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes 

On 16/03/2016 9:59 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5493474370.html

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Reminds me of ads like ...

"oil filter for sale. New, never used. $2"

No indication of what vehicle it might be for etc.

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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes 
On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 10:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  wrote:

> My MGA came with a pull cable that operated the starter switch. I replaced
> it with a Ford solenoid and a push button, when I replaced the MG engine
> with the Olds V8 - - -
>

(spends a pleasant few minutes online learning how this sort of thing is
accomplished)

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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes 
My MGA came with a pull cable that operated the starter switch. I replaced
it with a Ford solenoid and a push button, when I replaced the MG engine
with the Olds V8 - - -

On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 10:02 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Our 47 chevy truck had the pushbutton starter, an upgrade from the
> mechanical linkage footpedal starter GM used for many years, to an electric
> solenoid system.  A simple switch.  Much better than "push and pray!"
>
>
>
> My family's '37 Ford had a pushbutton starter.  I think it also had a
>> steering wheel lock - a switch on steering column.  That's the car on which
>> I learned to drive in '48.
>>
>> Wilton
>>
>> - Original Message - From: "Curly McLain via Mercedes" <
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>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"
>>
>> That is the "push and Pray" system of the Killer toadas.  After all the
>>> deaths and lawsuits, I am surprised they proliferate. Every asian car and
>>> dogde seems to have it now.
>>>
>>> I would not buy one unless the stealer installed a manual master power
>>> switch so you can shut the thing off when it tries to run away and kill the
>>> occupants.
>>>
>>> It was a BAD idea when toada started it, and it is still a BAD idea now.
>>>
>>> Craig,
>>>> Could it be they mean "push button" starter like some of the newer cars
>>>> have? I agree, that's not the type of exercise I like.
>>>> Best Wishes,
>>>> Roger
>>>> Roger Hale
>>>> Dinnerware Classics, Inc.
>>>> Monroe, Ga.
>>>> 770-267-0850
>>>> www.dinnerwareclassics.com
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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-18 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes 
Ignitions and security can be funny. Back in 1987, I purchased a Ford Escort 
Wagon from the local Ford Dealership. They wanted $450. for the "security" 
system they had installed on the car. I asked where it was so I could determine 
the value...they said they'd show me if I paid for it. I said no and they said 
they'd remove it the next time I had the car in for any service or I could keep 
it for only $250... to which I once again said no. I looked around and found 
that they had cut an ignition wire under the dash and installed a toggle switch 
which was their $450 security system. They really were a "stealership". 
Roger 
Roger Hale 
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Monroe, Ga. 
770-267-0850 
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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-18 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes 
Our 47 chevy truck had the pushbutton starter, an upgrade from the 
mechanical linkage footpedal starter GM used for many years, to an 
electric solenoid system.  A simple switch.  Much better than "push 
and pray!"



My family's '37 Ford had a pushbutton starter.  I think it also had 
a steering wheel lock - a switch on steering column.  That's the car 
on which I learned to drive in '48.


Wilton

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That is the "push and Pray" system of the Killer toadas.  After all 
the deaths and lawsuits, I am surprised they proliferate. Every 
asian car and dogde seems to have it now.


I would not buy one unless the stealer installed a manual master 
power switch so you can shut the thing off when it tries to run 
away and kill the occupants.


It was a BAD idea when toada started it, and it is still a BAD idea now.


Craig,
Could it be they mean "push button" starter like some of the newer 
cars have? I agree, that's not the type of exercise I like.

Best Wishes,
Roger
Roger Hale
Dinnerware Classics, Inc.
Monroe, Ga.
770-267-0850
www.dinnerwareclassics.com


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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-18 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes 

On 17/03/2016 5:14 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote:

Yes.  We've been lucky and blessed.

'Went back with SWMBO and 3 children after 12 years in USAF to 
graduate in '71 with BS in Civil Engineering; back to AF for 10½ more 
years.


Wilton



Agreed. I went back to school 2 years after we married. That delayed 
children for a long while but we also have 2 of those who are now 31 and 27.


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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-18 Thread OK Don via Mercedes 
Sometimes it's just a matter of the priorities and missions. If the cost
target is to keep it under X$s, perhaps a proper engine is not going to
happen.

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mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Ah, but sometimes, it is not too difficult to do better than the factory
> engineers.
> Sometimes, one has to wonder WTF they were thinking when they designed
> something.
>
> RB
>
>
>
> On 17/03/2016 2:54 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> They are all smarter than the factory engineers.  Just ask em.
>>
>>
>>> Its too bad that guy used a K Hot air intake. Thats got to be the
>>> second worst air filter location ever. The worst would be if it sat right
>>> over one of the exhaust manifolds...
>>> -Curt
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Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-18 Thread WILTON via Mercedes 
On second thought, it may have been in '53 that I rode and drove it.  "Rich" 
guy on my dorm hall had it.


Wilt

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Nope - the "A" came out in '55 - perhaps you saw an early model? The car 
in

mainstream production them was the MG TF - still had cycle fenders.

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wrote:


Even I could like coupla those.

In '54, the car I really wanted was a '54 MG (was it A?).

Settled for '31 Model A Ford 5-window coupe ($150).  Even that took me to
the mighty fine-lookin' strawberry blonde's (SWMBO for 59 years) home so
much I could not concentrate on Aero. Engineering studies.  My
honor-student record went down fast.  'Thought it couldn't happen to me.

Wilton





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who

learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
for themselves."

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[MBZ] CL post of the day -- are you untested?

2011-01-15 Thread Rich Thomas 


   machaic tool crafman


I have pretty much any tool you want or need. I hurt my back about a 
year a go an Im not able to do mechanica anymore and i have decided to 
sale them i take very good care of my tools so they are like new there 
are things i bought that i have not even used. If you are untested fill 
free to email me. Ill let them go at reasonable prices.



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Re: [MBZ] CL post of the day -- are you untested?

2011-01-15 Thread Bob Rentfro 
sounds like a tool...

Bob R

On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 8:55 AM, Rich Thomas 
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:


   machaic tool crafman


 I have pretty much any tool you want or need. I hurt my back about a year a
 go an Im not able to do mechanica anymore and i have decided to sale them i
 take very good care of my tools so they are like new there are things i
 bought that i have not even used. If you are untested fill free to email me.
 Ill let them go at reasonable prices.


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