Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold
That T-bird had bucket seats with a big console between. He removed the
console and operated the pedals with left foot and steered with left
hand while sitting in right seat. Same procedure was used by most of
the rural mail men (and women). Lots of gravel roads - always at least
two spares in trunk! No cell phones in those days (early 80's) so if
you ran out of spares, had to knock on someone's door and ask to use the
phone, which was probably a party line.
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 3:13 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold
On Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 12:07 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote:
When I was young, many of our family cars were sold to local junk
yard, and I'd stop by to pay respects when looking for parts. We sold
one car to the mail man who used it for rural delivery ('72 T-bird
with 429
Cleveland) and added another 50k or 75k miles to it.
A mail delivery vehicle with a 429? I guess gas was a little cheaper
then... ;)
Did he modify it for right-hand drive? Out in the boonies where I live,
I have noticed that some of the rural carriers have factory RHD vehicles
(mostly Jeeps, but also some Subarus), but most have what seem to be
ingenious homemade conversions using bicycle sprockets and a chain to
turn the steering wheel.
Alex
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Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold
Problem is you put so many miles on whatever you drive that you flat wear it out in just a few years. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 3:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold Alex Chamberlain wrote Did he modify it for right-hand drive? Out in the boonies where I live, I have noticed that some of the rural carriers have factory RHD vehicles (mostly Jeeps, but also some Subarus), but most have what seem to be ingenious homemade conversions using bicycle sprockets and a chain to turn the steering wheel. Around here they drive Explorers, Cherokees, and Trailblazers (except my current carrier has a new non-Hybrid Chevy extended cab pickup) and they sit on the right, driving with left foot and left hand. If I were making my own vehicle for that sort of duty, I'd do a series hybrid with a 15hp Kubota/Cub Cadet diesel and hub motors in all four wheels. One of those domestic market RHD Japanese mini trucks would be a good chassis for it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold
Sell it locally? I always thought it sad when i'd sell a car in town and then see it periodically (my '63 Falcon for example). Bob R On Jul 19, 2010 10:56 AM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: Both buyer and seller seemed to be happy with the negotiated price. -- When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers. -- Oscar Wilde ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold
Sold locally, but will be going to Ames (45 minutes east). On Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Sell it locally? I always thought it sad when i'd sell a car in town and then see it periodically (my '63 Falcon for example). Bob R On Jul 19, 2010 10:56 AM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: Both buyer and seller seemed to be happy with the negotiated price. -- When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers. -- Oscar Wilde ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers. -- Oscar Wilde ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold
Congrats -- On Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 1:17 PM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: Sold locally, but will be going to Ames (45 minutes east). On Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Sell it locally? I always thought it sad when i'd sell a car in town and then see it periodically (my '63 Falcon for example). Bob R On Jul 19, 2010 10:56 AM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: Both buyer and seller seemed to be happy with the negotiated price. -- When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers. -- Oscar Wilde -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold
When I was young, many of our family cars were sold to local junk yard,
and I'd stop by to pay respects when looking for parts. We sold one car
to the mail man who used it for rural delivery ('72 T-bird with 429
Cleveland) and added another 50k or 75k miles to it.
-Max
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 2:07 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold
Sell it locally? I always thought it sad when i'd sell a car in town and
then see it periodically (my '63 Falcon for example).
Bob R
On Jul 19, 2010 10:56 AM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote:
Both buyer and seller seemed to be happy with the negotiated price.
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Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold
On Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 12:07 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote:
When I was young, many of our family cars were sold to local junk yard,
and I'd stop by to pay respects when looking for parts. We sold one car
to the mail man who used it for rural delivery ('72 T-bird with 429
Cleveland) and added another 50k or 75k miles to it.
A mail delivery vehicle with a 429? I guess gas was a little cheaper
then... ;)
Did he modify it for right-hand drive? Out in the boonies where I live, I
have noticed that some of the rural carriers have factory RHD vehicles
(mostly Jeeps, but also some Subarus), but most have what seem to be
ingenious homemade conversions using bicycle sprockets and a chain to turn
the steering wheel.
Alex
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Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold
Alex Chamberlain wrote Did he modify it for right-hand drive? Out in the boonies where I live, I have noticed that some of the rural carriers have factory RHD vehicles (mostly Jeeps, but also some Subarus), but most have what seem to be ingenious homemade conversions using bicycle sprockets and a chain to turn the steering wheel. Around here they drive Explorers, Cherokees, and Trailblazers (except my current carrier has a new non-Hybrid Chevy extended cab pickup) and they sit on the right, driving with left foot and left hand. If I were making my own vehicle for that sort of duty, I'd do a series hybrid with a 15hp Kubota/Cub Cadet diesel and hub motors in all four wheels. One of those domestic market RHD Japanese mini trucks would be a good chassis for it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold
so who bought it? What was the price? Wonko the Sane wrote: Both buyer and seller seemed to be happy with the negotiated price. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.839 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3014 - Release Date: 07/18/10 13:35:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold
So Loren bought it. Wonko the Sane wrote: Sold locally, but will be going to Ames (45 minutes east). -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold
Sold to a couple in Jefferson who will be passing it along to their son in Ames, who will supposedly reimburse them. I had a very nice stack of hundred dollar bills counted out to me in the garage over the lunch hour -- that is all I care about. I have the cash, they have the 300E and the title, and my bill of sale said as is, no implied warranty etc. Considering what I spent on the Quantum and the 300E (purchase and repairs), I am somewhere breaking even and a $250 profit. Sale of the 300E covered about 50% purchase price for the '98 LeSabre. D. On Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 6:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: so who bought it? What was the price? Wonko the Sane wrote: Both buyer and seller seemed to be happy with the negotiated price. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.839 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3014 - Release Date: 07/18/10 13:35:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers. -- Oscar Wilde ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] the 300E has been sold
and I got screwed in the deal. Wonko the Sane wrote: Sold to a couple in Jefferson who will be passing it along to their son in Ames, who will supposedly reimburse them. I had a very nice stack of hundred dollar bills counted out to me in the garage over the lunch hour -- that is all I care about. I have the cash, they have the 300E and the title, and my bill of sale said as is, no implied warranty etc. Considering what I spent on the Quantum and the 300E (purchase and repairs), I am somewhere breaking even and a $250 profit. Sale of the 300E covered about 50% purchase price for the '98 LeSabre. D. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
