Re: [MBZ] latest count

Hey, all of Jay Leno's cars run, including Stanley Steamers. LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That was a joke ... right? On 4/22/07, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > > Wow! Are all the MBs running? > Dimitri > -- LT Don The Crazy Coastie http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a

Re: [MBZ] dilemma and fair price for a 79 300TD

Whats its story? Where is it located? Zeitgeist wrote: You can sweeten the deal by throwing in my free--yes, free '78 300D. That's a bargain at any price! Casey __ '87 300TD intercooler/propane '94 100CSQ Avant '90 90Q '89 Bluestar __

Re: [MBZ] dilemma and fair price for a 79 300TD

I get those letters from time to time. I just am careful about keeping my junk out of sight. Zach wrote: I am as much of a scrounge as Kaleb can ever be... (I have official letters from the county telling me to stop operating an illegal "vehicle graveyard".) Mere mortals dont realize that th

Re: [MBZ] dilemma and fair price for a 79 300TD

Well there is one for sale here locally, its an 85, turbo, in decent shape, they want $1200 for it. Zach wrote: Alrighty here is a topic to mull over... I have a 79 300TD that I thought I would keep forever but recent experience has shown that my interest have drifted to other things... I am

Re: [MBZ] dilemma and fair price for a 79 300TD

Aha! Does it run? --- Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You can sweeten the deal by throwing in my free--yes, free '78 300D. > That's > a bargain at any price! > > Casey > __ > '87 300TD intercooler/propane > '94 100CSQ Avant > '90 90Q > '89 Blue

Re: [MBZ] I now have a 107

What do you mean what will I do? What makes you think its going to be doing all that? You sure are Mr Negative. If it does, I have plenty of engines and transmissions ready to go in. andrew strasfogel wrote: Not bad but what will you do when the engine starts to burn oil? and the transmissi

Re: [MBZ] Okiebenz goes to Maine

June 6th thru the 13th I do belive. Flying in to Bangor. Curt Raymond wrote: Depends on when and where. My folks live in Portland. We'll be up there around Memorial day to go to camp which is in Caribou. If you're in southern Maine I'd consider making a special trip. What'd bring you up this

Re: [MBZ] dilemma and fair price for a 79 300TD

You can sweeten the deal by throwing in my free--yes, free '78 300D. That's a bargain at any price! Casey __ '87 300TD intercooler/propane '94 100CSQ Avant '90 90Q '89 Bluestar

Re: [MBZ] E320 Oil Filter Canister - cap won't come off

Dave Wakin wrote: Anyone know a trick to get the darn thing loose? I am assuming Mercedes make a socket that fits it better then my oil filter socket - Rusty, can you get such a thing? 103 589 02 09 00 It was under $20 a few years ago. Works a treat. Tom

Re: [MBZ] dilemma and fair price for a 79 300TD

Don't all the greenies up your way go for those things and overpay for them, to be ecocorrect? Maybe pour in a jug of fry oil and call it a veggie eco-diesel or some such nonsense and take their money while helping them feel better about their carbon tireprints. Give them a month's supply of

[MBZ] My 300SEL on ebay item # 170105049082

Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 137K

Re: [MBZ] dilemma and fair price for a 79 300TD

I am as much of a scrounge as Kaleb can ever be... (I have official letters from the county telling me to stop operating an illegal "vehicle graveyard".) Mere mortals dont realize that the unwritten laws of the universe prevent us from being in the same vicinity, otherwise spacetime will unravel

Re: [MBZ] dilemma and fair price for a 79 300TD

kaleb will offer you $500 for it. don't take it. On 4/23/07, Zach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Alrighty here is a topic to mull over... I have a 79 300TD that I thought I would keep forever but recent experience has shown that my interest have drifted to other things... I am thinking of sellin

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

Guys, these little mishaps are just gifts from above. Think of all the times you wanted a nice little TIG welder, but didn't really have a use for it. You can now tell your wives of all the money you'll save fixing the little boo boos that happen in the driveway from time to time. Last weeks li

[MBZ] dilemma and fair price for a 79 300TD

Alrighty here is a topic to mull over... I have a 79 300TD that I thought I would keep forever but recent experience has shown that my interest have drifted to other things... I am thinking of selling it but wanted to get some feedback from the peanut gallery concerning value. The good: - 1979

Re: [MBZ] E320 Oil Filter Canister - cap won't come off

Are you doing it with the car warm? I find anything stuck comes off a little better with some heat.. Maybe run it a few minutes and let it heat sink. Ed 300E On 23/04/07, Dave Wakin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I went to change the oil in my 1997 e320 yesterday, and I can not get the plastic c

[MBZ] E320 Oil Filter Canister - cap won't come off

I went to change the oil in my 1997 e320 yesterday, and I can not get the plastic cap for the oil filter off. I have a regular oil filter socket, but the taper it has does not allow for it to grab as good as it could, and it slips. I wrapped the inside of it with a layer of duct tape, but still

Re: [MBZ] Don't you hate it when you do something dumb?

R A Bennell wrote: Went out Sat morning to a store and upon walking back to my car, noted the puddle was off centre to the driver's side. Bingo - brain kicked in. It was not the drain plug - it was the filter housing. Tightened it a little and no more drips. Why did it take me a week to notice?

[MBZ] Don't you hate it when you do something dumb?

Been running around in the old 300D for a week or so leaving a trail of black oil spots and bigger spots when I park. Had changed the oil last fall just before putting it away for the winter. Started leaking as soon as I started driving it this spring. Assumed it was the drain plug on the pan not

Re: [MBZ] Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

You got that right, bit of a monster... That said I'd love one. I've got this farm and a right proper farm tractor to pull it with. Where I come from thats called a "stone boat" and the lift would connect to the tractor PTO. Right handy for moving rock to shore up your field road, something my

[MBZ] A Tire Deal for MBCA Members......

Hi all, Got this info from a friend. Need Tires? Not a bad deal. Invest $45 to become an MBCA Member and get $100 back on a set of 4 Bridgestone Tires... Links below for Club website and Rebate form Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ Posted: 22 Apr

Re: [MBZ] I now have a 107

Not bad but what will you do when the engine starts to burn oil? and the transmission starts to slip? On 4/23/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Warm up regulator, thats about it for mechanical so far. Has a little rust in the passenger rear wheel arch. Back of back seat is eat

Re: [MBZ] Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Scrap value is probably $200 on that thing. Looks like it weighs about 4 tons. --R Jim Cathey wrote: Got Pics? I can't quite envision what this beastie looks like. Ask, and ye shall receive. http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/Mog/mogtrailer.html Pretty ugly, but I think m

Re: [MBZ] OT; Talk me out of buying this

Check out the questions to the seller..Imagine the nerve of the jerk asking to sell parts from the car!! Nice Saab though. Send Another Auto Back..LOL Mike - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 10:39

Re: [MBZ] Beckerpod

If you want to step up and run with the big dogs, I've got several Becker Grand Prix units you can have. Thanks, I've got a couple already. I would, of course, want one where the days of sheet metal customization I've got invested in this one would just bolt right in. I used to have a spare,

Re: [MBZ] Garage Option

Bill wrote:<> Ha! You;re right about that!! I always thought a hangar or warehouse would be about right. Trouble is, they don't look right in the backyards of surburbia. Have to have an "estate" so the hangar/warehouse can be out of sight on the back 40. ;-) Jay Leno's place looks prett

Re: [MBZ] Beckerpod

If you want to step up and run with the big dogs, I've got several Becker Grand Prix units you can have. On 4/23/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Alternately, anybody got one that works they don't want? The cassette doesn't have to work. I'll pay a pittance! I lost my spare when I so

Re: [MBZ] Garage Option

For those like me who don't have a garage, I just visited a friend in the high desert are of CA. He has a 1,600 sq ft garage attached to his house, and a 1,900 Sq ft garage attached to his house accross the street, and uses that house to store parts for his cars. He still ends up with 4 vehicle

Re: [MBZ] Beckerpod

I think I may have messed up the Right channel on the thing, and I don't think it was in this series of operations. I have worked on this particular Europa Cassette before when it had bad volume control problems. I may have miswired the volume control PCB when I put it back together. (It's a ra

Re: [MBZ] Garage Option

Thanks Mitch - I'm in Va - frost line is 32" IIRC, and snow load is not too bad - the buildings are made by Newmart Builders - the buildings are partially modular - i.e., my 20x36 can be made longer by adding another bay. http://www.newmartbuildersinc.com/ buildings are sold by independent f

[MBZ] OT; Talk me out of buying this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330111479538&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:us Nicest old Saab I've ever seen in New England. This guy is pretty obviously into Saabs too... Its about 3 1/2 hours away from my place and with gas prices rising a car that

Re: [MBZ] Okiebenz goes to Maine

Depends on when and where. My folks live in Portland. We'll be up there around Memorial day to go to camp which is in Caribou. If you're in southern Maine I'd consider making a special trip. What'd bring you up this way? You driving up? If you are you pretty much have to go through MA to get t

Re: [MBZ] Photo of Modulator for ID

John, Its a bit of a hike but I've got a Mityvac... I think I've used it like 4 times... I need to get on the stick and start troubleshooting the low startup idle on my 190D with it. Bring the wife and kid and we'll barbeque and tinker... -Curt Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 20:56:55 -0400 From: John

Re: [MBZ] latest count

Spoken like a Gitmo guard... j/k On 4/23/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You strip them down then crush them. Casey __ '87 300TD intercooler/propane '94 100CSQ Avant '90 90Q '89 Bluestar

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

It looks fixable. I'd mig weld it. You have plenty of clearance. Go over the cracks, then do a cross hatch bead pattern both inside and out for extra strength over the whole area. -Dave Walton On 4/22/07, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Here's a picture of the damage - when Kaleb gets a chanc

Re: [MBZ] Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Got Pics? I can't quite envision what this beastie looks like. On 4/22/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Regarding yesterday's trailer full of rubble debacle... Casey __ '87 300TD intercooler/propane '94 100CSQ Avant '90 90Q '89 Bluestar

[MBZ] Tire alignment bolt-w 126

Does anyone have an extra tire alignment bolt for sale? Constantine

Re: [MBZ] latest count

You strip them down then crush them. andrew strasfogel wrote: How does it make more economic sense to crush vs. continue parting them out, since you seem to have unlimited free outdoor storage? Or do you only crush cars that are rusty and without any marketable interior parts? On 4/22/07, Kale

Re: [MBZ] I now have a 107

Warm up regulator, thats about it for mechanical so far. Has a little rust in the passenger rear wheel arch. Back of back seat is eat up by the sun. andrew strasfogel wrote: What kind of work? I made the mistake of restoring a rusty '78 SL C with 172 K miles on it. Boy was that a learning

Re: [MBZ] Biodiesel from animal fats

If they could keep the price down (its a waste product after all) maybe this would be useful for railroads. I believe they usually heat their fuel anyway as bunker fuel likes to go solid. I spent some time doing survey work for the railroad back years ago and was told they didn't shut the engin

Re: [MBZ] Fickle Love

Exactly why I have my Honda CB900F. When I need some speed I just haul that into the twistys. If I'm in a particularly bad boy mood I'll do it with my wife on the back just to see her freak when we stop. She'll complain I was nearly grinding her foot into the ground... -Curt Date: Tue, 17 Apr

Re: [MBZ] latest count

How does it make more economic sense to crush vs. continue parting them out, since you seem to have unlimited free outdoor storage? Or do you only crush cars that are rusty and without any marketable interior parts? On 4/22/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: uh, no Dimitri Seret

Re: [MBZ] Tips for getting caked on brake dust off rims

I agree - Canadian Tire no longer makes my heart beat faster as it did during my early visits to Winnipeg from '98 - 2002. On 4/22/07, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oh yes, Crappy Tire as we call it. :-) Not a bad auto parts store, but not the deals they once had. Other than a fuse or blub,

Re: [MBZ] I now have a 107

What kind of work? I made the mistake of restoring a rusty '78 SL C with 172 K miles on it. Boy was that a learning experience... On 4/22/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It needs some work. I might sell it once I get it going. Sunil Hari wrote: > is this to drive or sell or

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

Then you should have stopped by and admired my oil slick. I'd have treated you to smoked ribs. On 4/22/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That is in June OK Don wrote: > I thought you were in Maine --- > > On 4/22/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Too late, I was

Re: [MBZ] Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Regarding yesterday's trailer full of rubble debacle... I looked things over, and nothing seems to be damaged. Wild. Anyway, I knocked off that nasty wooden rack that was hacked into the stake pockets. It immediately started to look better. Then I backed it up to a likely dump site and ran an

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: [MB] For Sale '95 E300D - for project or parts]

"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > > from another list in case somebody is interested. Did we ever find out if a 606NA head would work with a 603 turbo block? Could be the makings of a supercar, and it's the final version of the venerable 124 chassis. I, however, wouldn't haul it home from NC if you

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

That is in June OK Don wrote: I thought you were in Maine --- On 4/22/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Too late, I was there and back before you know it. Was only in the city maybe 20 minutes. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D

Re: [MBZ] latest count

uh, no Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Wow! Are all the MBs running? Dimitri "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I think I have more than 50 cars now. I didnt realize I had that many. Need to get some crushed I guess. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic

Re: [MBZ] Tips for getting caked on brake dust off rims

Oh yes, Crappy Tire as we call it. :-) Not a bad auto parts store, but not the deals they once had. Other than a fuse or blub, forget about finding much for the Benz. Went to look for a few tools today and a lot of the stuff is now made in China, and it shows. Think I'll try Sears this week, as

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

I thought you were in Maine --- On 4/22/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Too late, I was there and back before you know it. Was only in the city maybe 20 minutes. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Will

Re: [MBZ] 240D won't start-- Vacuum??

It stalled when it came off the ramps, and refuses to restart.. My guess is that you have a cracked fuel line, and being up at a weird angle stressed things enough to let air into the lines. You need a session with the primer pump, and should probably expect to do some sleuthing looking for sma

Re: [MBZ] Garage Option

Can they be outfitted with electricity and plumbing? Home Depot sells a 16' x 32' barn with a garage door but that is around $17,000. Again you provide the foundation and they come and install it on site. Dimitri LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A whole bunch of those around Iowa. Seems to b

Re: [MBZ] Garage Option

They are only 1/4 mobile home -- don't attract the tornadoes. On 4/22/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: then there have not been any tornadoes going by. LT Don wrote: > A whole bunch of those around Iowa. Seems to be the newest cottage industry. > > To date, none have been dragg

Re: [MBZ] I now have a 107

It needs some work. I might sell it once I get it going. Sunil Hari wrote: is this to drive or sell or part out? Pictures? On 4/22/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: picked up a 380SLC. Now I am in the 107 game I guess. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 30

Re: [MBZ] I now have a 107

is this to drive or sell or part out? Pictures? On 4/22/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: picked up a 380SLC. Now I am in the 107 game I guess. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL

[MBZ] latest count

I think I have more than 50 cars now. I didnt realize I had that many. Need to get some crushed I guess. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 24

[MBZ] [Fwd: [MB] For Sale '95 E300D - for project or parts]

from another list in case somebody is interested. Original Message Subject: [MB] For Sale '95 E300D - for project or parts Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:48:46 -0700 (PDT) From: Steve Shaffer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Mercedes-Benz Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EM

Re: [MBZ] Tips for getting caked on brake dust off rims

Ah, but you have Canadian Tire, and we don't! Peter

Re: [MBZ] Tips for getting caked on brake dust off rims

I'm up in Canada. I keep reading about all these great deals on products at Wal Mart and Cosco. I run there, only to find one case of generic brand dino juice on the shelf, and it's usually 5W30. We poor Canadian always get the leftovers. hee hee Wal Mart car sections here consist of a garden

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

I think Mitch was first in my mailbox with his Tercel story. :-) When the chain on the M103 snaps, you can say I told you so. hee hee Ed 300E On 22/04/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: uh, didnt I tell you that? E M wrote: > Everyone stand and give a cheer for Mitch!! :-) Yo

Re: [MBZ] Tips for getting caked on brake dust off rims

Go look in the Wal-Mart car section. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of E M Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 8:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tips for getting caked on bra

Re: [MBZ] Tips for getting caked on brake dust off rims

Glenn, I have some of that on hand and I'll give it a shot.I wash my cars often, so brake dust is never a problem, but although this new to me benz was washed regularly, I don't think the drive through got the dust out of all the corners, and it's just caked on over the years. Once clean, I think

Re: [MBZ] Garage Option

then there have not been any tornadoes going by. LT Don wrote: A whole bunch of those around Iowa. Seems to be the newest cottage industry. To date, none have been dragged off by tornadoes. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL,

Re: [MBZ] Tips for getting caked on brake dust off rims

That brand doesn't ring a bell, but I'll check the next time in the wax and soap section. Thanks Tom. Ed 300E On 22/04/07, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bleach White brand tire cleaner works great. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

holy cow, you really did a number on it. OK Don wrote: Here's a picture of the damage - when Kaleb gets a chance to approve it. It looks like the jack hit the center tie rod, bent it, slide back to the steering damper, crushed it into the bottom of the pan. A hole about 2" x 3" was punched out,

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

Too late, I was there and back before you know it. Was only in the city maybe 20 minutes. OK Don wrote: Let me know - I've been driving to Lawton a lot recently - Dad broke his hip. I can arrangwe to be here when you arrive. On 4/22/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I dont hav

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

uh, didnt I tell you that? E M wrote: Everyone stand and give a cheer for Mitch!! :-) You win the prize Mitch, right on the money! The belt snapped! I was sure it was the ignition module, but after checking it today for spark, checked out ok. Fingers are crossed that as this was so quiet whe

Re: [MBZ] Tips for getting caked on brake dust off rims

Bleach White brand tire cleaner works great. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Glenn Brown Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 8:18 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Tips for getting cake

[MBZ] I now have a 107

picked up a 380SLC. Now I am in the 107 game I guess. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Tips for getting caked on brake dust off rims

Ed, In good weather it's a good idea to wash the wheels thoroughly with soap and water weekly so the brake dust does't build up. I tend to use Simple Green which works real well at getting rid of the brake dust. Good luck. G. M. Brown Rochester, NY

Re: [MBZ] 240D won't start-- Vacuum??

you could just turn off the vac system by sticking a golf tee in at the Y-connection (maybe it's a Y, can't recall properly) and just disabling the vacuum locks while you're trying to get it started. try fresh fuel in the filters and a valve adjustment, as well as a fresh(er) battery. and be sur

Re: [MBZ] 240D won't start-- Vacuum??

Eh, lack of vac only means you have to use the stop lever on the IP to shut it off. Make sure the stop lever is up. However, I suspect you have a fuel leak and the IP has gotten full of air, or you shook a whole lotta crud loose in the tank and the suction line is clogged now. To check all

Re: [MBZ] 240D won't start-- Vacuum??

Pull-start it. See the owner's manual for the how-to-do. Works great and the car seems to shake off the cobwebs. On 4/22/07, AJ RN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Okay.. I rolled my '81 240D off the ramps yesterday, after changing the rear diff fluid (boy-- I bet THAT stuff was there since t

Re: [MBZ] Garage Option

A whole bunch of those around Iowa. Seems to be the newest cottage industry. To date, none have been dragged off by tornadoes. On 4/22/07, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Howdy -- Some of us are in need of more garage space. My 2 car garage is full and we'd like some room to keep the daily d

[MBZ] 240D won't start-- Vacuum??

Okay.. I rolled my '81 240D off the ramps yesterday, after changing the rear diff fluid (boy-- I bet THAT stuff was there since the Reagan Administration!).. It stalled when it came off the ramps, and refuses to restart.. IN THE LAST WEEK-- I replaced the passenger rear window (as some v

[MBZ] Garage Option

Howdy -- Some of us are in need of more garage space. My 2 car garage is full and we'd like some room to keep the daily drivers. Some of you may have seen those car port structures made of sheetmetal - usually a single car carport is around $800 or less. Many are sold at gas stations, convie