On Jan 11, 2008 1:11 AM, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I guess that's like the time I took scrap metal to the > recyclers. They gave me a price on the aluminum transmissions, > the copper wire, and the "tin". > > I said, "This isn't tin, it iron and steel." > > The scale guy looked at me funny, so I pulled my pocket > screwdriver with the magnet on the back and said, "See? The > magnet wouldn't stick to tin - only iron and steel." > > He finally said, "Yeah. We call that tin." > > Oh. Silly me for thinking tin was a different metal than iron! >
It's what "tin cans" are made of, of course! ;) On the other hand, I learned a long time ago from car ads that all old Mercedes and BMW six-cylinder engines are V-6s. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo V-6 _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
