Re: [MBZ] OT: Toyota Turbo Diesel
On 5/29/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Both Subaru and I think Jeep make RHD vehicles specifically for sale > to folks with contract rural postal routes. Our own postman drives > a RHD Subaru. Well not so much "make" them for that purpose -- they can sell them elsewhere in the world of course -- but they sell them in the USA for that purpose. I dunno, was the '70s AMC CJ with Audi engine ever sold to civvies or strictly to the USPS? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper '86 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Re: [MBZ] OT: Toyota Turbo Diesel
Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Both Subaru and I think Jeep make RHD vehicles specifically for sale > to folks with contract rural postal routes. Our own postman drives > a RHD Subaru. Well not so much "make" them for that purpose -- they can sell them elsewhere in the world of course -- but they sell them in the USA for that purpose. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230
Re: [MBZ] OT: Toyota Turbo Diesel
Both Subaru and I think Jeep make RHD vehicles specifically for sale to folks with contract rural postal routes. Our own postman drives a RHD Subaru. Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > what Jeff said. > > On 5/29/07, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> They make them RHD so that the rural postmen can go down the road on the >> right side and put mail in the boxes without having to exit the vehicle. >> >> A lot of funny little USPS vehicles were like that too. >> >> Jeff Zedic >> ___ >> 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 >> > > > > -- > Rory Morrison > Oroville, WA > 1985 300SD > 1982 300TD > ___ > 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 > -- 1983 300D 1966 230
Re: [MBZ] OT: Toyota Turbo Diesel
what Jeff said. On 5/29/07, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: They make them RHD so that the rural postmen can go down the road on the right side and put mail in the boxes without having to exit the vehicle. A lot of funny little USPS vehicles were like that too. Jeff Zedic ___ 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 -- Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD 1982 300TD
Re: [MBZ] OT: Toyota Turbo Diesel
They make them RHD so that the rural postmen can go down the road on the right side and put mail in the boxes without having to exit the vehicle. A lot of funny little USPS vehicles were like that too. Jeff Zedic
Re: [MBZ] OT: Toyota Turbo Diesel
Why was the vehicle RHD? Peter -Original Message- From: Rory [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 28 May 2007 12:20 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT: Toyota Turbo Diesel Hey Guys, Just had an interesting experience at work (US Customs). A Gentleman brought a 1989 Toyota 4-runner Turbo Diesel to our Port of Entry to import into the US. Upon inspection, this right-hand drive vehicle is found to have been manufactured in Canada in compliance with both US and Kalifornia EPA standards, and US DOT standards, per mfg. labeling on vehicle. Upon further discussion, I found out that these vehicles were manufactured for Canadian Post in the Northern Territories. The vehicle was showing 112,000 km's and was equipped with a 2.4 Turbodiesel and 5 speed manual trans. Said to obtain approx 30mpg (Canadian Gallons). I have some experience with Toyota normally aspirated and turbo'd 2.4's and found them to be great runners. Wouldn't mind having something like that, although my 2XL frame and attendant cushioning doesn't enjoy the Toyota PU's and 4-runners. Regards, -- Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] OT: Toyota Turbo Diesel
For those not aquainted with Imperial Gallons, they are 20% larger than US gallons (due to the fact that the Imperial Pint is 20 oz and not 16 oz, like the US Pint). I used to have fun with my Canadian friends who were convinced that gasoline was much cheaper on the US side of the river (Sault Ste. Marie, ONT) -- they consistantly assumed that a gallon was 4.2L (Imperial) rather than 3.72L (US). Peter On May 27, 2007, at 5:19 PM, Rory wrote: Hey Guys, Just had an interesting experience at work (US Customs). A Gentleman brought a 1989 Toyota 4-runner Turbo Diesel to our Port of Entry to import into the US. Upon inspection, this right-hand drive vehicle is found to have been manufactured in Canada in compliance with both US and Kalifornia EPA standards, and US DOT standards, per mfg. labeling on vehicle. Upon further discussion, I found out that these vehicles were manufactured for Canadian Post in the Northern Territories. The vehicle was showing 112,000 km's and was equipped with a 2.4 Turbodiesel and 5 speed manual trans. Said to obtain approx 30mpg (Canadian Gallons). I have some experience with Toyota normally aspirated and turbo'd 2.4's and found them to be great runners. Wouldn't mind having something like that, although my 2XL frame and attendant cushioning doesn't enjoy the Toyota PU's and 4-runners. Regards, -- Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD ___ 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
