Re: [MBZ] Hotels

Really great slum housing prospects. Seattle will tow an RV. Takes a few months, but it does happen. Then the owner will buy it back at auction for $50, drag it back downtown, install tenant, homeless pays him rent of a few hundred to stay out of the weather. Wash, rinse, repeat ad nauseum.

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

Alaska snow birds will be allowed home. As long as the plague ridden RVers remain ensconced in their homes on wheels and do not interact with the locals, Canadians are giving the green light on their moving along the AlCan. They will be expected to remain locked down in their rigs for a

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

Time to invest! #1 boy learned Whiting Petroleum was going into chapter 11. Tossed a $50 bill at their stock and ended up with a few hundred shares a few weeks ago. Yesterday his investment had almost quadrupled in value. An uneducated guess at which air carriers will still be in the air

Re: [MBZ] Polizei 123

In most places it is paved. Not all paved. Still long sections are gravel. SWMBA drove up, then a round trip to SEA. The biggest issue is getting the car to light off at -40c of a winter. Paired with a duovalve with a mind of its own as to when hot is called for, no matter which season.

Re: [MBZ] Polizei 123

I did consider that, but she had extensive tin worm when I got her, required lots of renovation to get really roadworthy (She lived on a small island for 15 years), and though very capable of traversing WA, ID, MT and into ND, in the middle of February, in a blizzard for a few hundred miles,

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

The old ones are seen as homeless dojos that may not leave. Ever. I do not see the magic of living in a small mobile space. Not a pleasure boat, RV, trailer, tent, or other residential option without a foundation > On May 6, 2020, at 9:07 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

This is much worse than 9/11. The rest of the world went about its business, we cowered in fear for a few weeks, then got back on planes, with reduced civil liberties. No business suffered interference to the point of force closures and fines. I expect very few people actually lost their

[MBZ] I need this maybe

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/270416444124792/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] This does look like a car you would find in Alaska

The interior does appear to be in good condition though. https://www.copart.com/lot/53337649 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] idiot neighbors

On Wed, 6 May 2020 20:27:33 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Validation. For not keeping my old house and renting it out…even my > lender tried to convince me to keep it. No thanks. Not to mention the (strong) possibility of a crash of the housing market. After my Dad died in May, 2008,

Re: [MBZ] Has some rust but good bones 1971 Mercedes-Benz 220d, $2, 200

Easy $10k restoration and you have a pristine 220 diesel worth $6k. On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 2:13 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1120404074991667 > > 1971 Mercedes-Benz 220d > $2,200 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] idiot neighbors

The renters themselves are fine.  They have paid their rent on time for the last 3 years and take care of the property.  Never had any trouble until this asshole moved in.  Also, as you may know, medical marijuana is legal here if you have a card and you are allowed to grown up to 6 plants per

Re: [MBZ] idiot neighbors

Validation. For not keeping my old house and renting it out…even my lender tried to convince me to keep it. No thanks. -D > On May 6, 2020, at 8:22 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > A the life of a landlord. > > Bob R > > > Sent from my iPad > >> On May 6, 2020, at 5:05 PM,

Re: [MBZ] idiot neighbors

A the life of a landlord. Bob R Sent from my iPad > On May 6, 2020, at 5:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > At the rental house a while back the renters had requested to get a load of > gravel for the driveway because they said it was muddy. They only asked for > us to

[MBZ] idiot neighbors

At the rental house a while back the renters had requested to get a load of gravel for the driveway because they said it was muddy. They only asked for us to pay for half so I agreed.  The wife was over there today doing an inspection.  As it turns out, last time I was over there they were

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

Toronado had a transverse engine, chain coupled transmission if I remember correctly (torque converter on the bell housing, chain drive to the front of the tranny which pointed the other way). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

Jim Cathey writes: >> 1970s era GMC motorhome -- front wheel drive, > > Based on a Toronado drivetrain? Sounds like it. >From what I've read, yes. Oldsmobile 455 V8. Many Toronado parts supposedly work on these. Engine is mounted conventionally with transmission is alongside, driven by a

Re: [MBZ] 82 CD brown $3k

Yes i would,add upholstery to calculation. It is not my color. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 6, 2020, 1:16 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > One wonders about the cover on the driver's seat. What's it hiding? > > On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 11:18 AM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

20ga or .410 is much more accessible for smaller folks, nearly as good odds.At one point one of the shotgun manufacturers sold a .410 for home defense, it had a rectangular box on the muzzle which was supposed to hold the pellets in a vertical, person box like choke. Maybe do less damage to

Re: [MBZ] 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240-d,$5,000

That's the artisan's way of marking his craft. On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 2:06 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I love the reversed trunk badges. Always the sign of a cheap repaint. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 6, 2020, at 12:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

> 1970s era GMC motorhome -- front wheel drive, Based on a Toronado drivetrain? Sounds like it. DBAG did something similar with the Unimog for those 'squatting' car carriers. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

Short 12 ga pump. Won't matter how nervous you are, you should hit something. On 06/05/2020 2:36 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Some large hospitals have arrangements with RV lots to accept their patients. It might pay for him to check with the hospital he's going to on RV parking,

Re: [MBZ] Erosion control

I’m thinking about filling it in with tires, then use the box blade down by the pond to excavate some soil and finish filling it it with that, then put large rocks at the end so it does not wash out again. Or add the tires then find a load or larger rock to fill in the rest. Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

On 06/05/2020 12:53 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrot I've occasionally toyed with the idea of finding a 1970s era GMC motorhome in good shape. These were sort of intersting -- front wheel drive, so the floor of the "living" area can be lower. No rear axle either, the tandem rear wheels are on

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

Some large hospitals have arrangements with RV lots to accept their patients. It might pay for him to check with the hospital he's going to on RV parking, and then check with the park on restrictions. Mitch's Glock suggestion is a good idea wherever he parks his RV IMO. Gerry Mitchell Haley EA

Re: [MBZ] Erosion control

Used tires are not good land fill.. they will always migrate to the surface and do not decompose. Call your local swimming pool contractor... they are always looking for a place to dump dirt and rocks from when they dig a new pool.. usually free delivery unless you are off the beaten track.

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

Those old GMCs have a cult following. http://www.gmcers.org/ https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/gmc-motorhome-is-fwd-wonder/ Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Erosion control

On 05/05/2020 6:08 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I have a big erosion control project that is long overdue. The drainage for the back 40 channels toward the front of the property and drains out into the ditch at the road. Where it drains there is/was a slight drop at the fence that

Re: [MBZ] $4,000 FIRM ASKING, no negotiating; $4000 needed to pay off loan

yeah right? That's like this 05 ML500 that TitleMax has a $5400 lien on.  I talked to the regional VP about it and had to resist asking WhoTF in their right mind would give him that kind of money, ever how much it was.  That's about what it would be worth now, maybe, in running condition,

Re: [MBZ] brain dead FB seller

Except for the miss matched door. Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2020, at 1:06 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > 126 SELV8 of some sort, looks half nice > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/164237384997557 > > $2,700 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] very nice 1992 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $2, 205

Yep Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2020, at 1:02 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This could be a really good deal > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/274178570410373 > > 1992 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D > $2,205 > Vehicles

[MBZ] Has some rust but good bones 1971 Mercedes-Benz 220d,$2,200

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1120404074991667 1971 Mercedes-Benz 220d $2,200 Vehicles Listed a week ago in Lula, GA About This Vehicle… Driven 84,000 miles

[MBZ] Some of the fuses seem to be missing. I just don’t have the time to find the correct type

Could be a decent beater https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/936794113445218 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240-d $700 Vehicles Listed 4 days ago in Weaverville, NC About This

Re: [MBZ] $4,000 FIRM ASKING, no negotiating; $4000 needed to pay off loan

$4000 owed on a 2007 C class? Ouch. -D > On May 6, 2020, at 1:41 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Savannah not included I would guess > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/693163268100425 > > 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 230 Sport Sedan 4D > > $4,000 > > > Seller's

[MBZ] brain dead FB seller

126 SELV8 of some sort, looks half nice https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/164237384997557 $2,700 Vehicles Listed 36 minutes ago in Greensboro, NC About This

Re: [MBZ] 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240-d,$5,000

I love the reversed trunk badges. Always the sign of a cheap repaint. Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2020, at 12:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Seems kinda high > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2814769115257970 > > 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240-d > $5,000 > Vehicles

[MBZ] very nice 1992 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $2, 205

This could be a really good deal https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/274178570410373 1992 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D $2,205 Vehicles Listed 5 days ago in Peachtree City, GA

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

I got one turkey on video 2 weeks ago. My camera doesn't like to trigger for them I guess. The video is kind of funny, nothing is happening and then the turkey's head pops into view right at the bottom of the screen. I saw a hen yesterday. Today I listened to the tom gobble for probably an hour

[MBZ] Pretty green butchered 107

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/175873746943153 1982 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 400 Roadster 2D $12,345 Vehicles Listed 5 days ago in Savannah, GA About This

Re: [MBZ] $4,000 FIRM ASKING, no negotiating; $4000 needed to pay off loan

> $4,000 FIRM ASKING, no negotiating; $4000 needed to pay off > loan. Car is underwater and that's YOUR problem LOL. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

I went to the Rockabillaque thing last fall and there were a lot of 50s and 60s cars there, one guy had some huge old station wagon, green, and a little Shasta trailer he had totally redone, car and trailer matching colors.  The lady partner said they went all over with it and had a lot of fun

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

> Yes, that. We don't want THOSE people around us... I've occasionally toyed with the idea of finding a 1970s era GMC motorhome in good shape. These were sort of intersting -- front wheel drive, so the floor of the "living" area can be lower. No rear axle either, the tandem rear wheels are on

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

I read somewhere that people leaving old RVs behind is a real problem. Apparently paying a fine is cheaper than paying somebody to take an old trailer... -Curt On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 1:23:08 PM EDT, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Is it based on some snob factor "we only want

[MBZ] 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240-d,$5,000

Seems kinda high https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2814769115257970 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240-d $5,000 Vehicles Listed 2 days ago in Hilton Head Island, SC About

[MBZ] Could be a very good deal at half the price

Would be interesting to put the computer on it https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/675104503311651 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D $1,200 Vehicles Listed 19 hours ago in Midway, GA

[MBZ] $4,000 FIRM ASKING, no negotiating; $4000 needed to pay off loan

Savannah not included I would guess https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/693163268100425 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 230 Sport Sedan 4D $4,000 Seller's description… 2007 Mercedes-Benz 230 C-Class Sport for sale. Great condition. 132,000. No accidents or prior issues. Needs oil

Re: [MBZ] I found Jaime’s next project

Could be interesting dealing with a crackhead --FT On 5/6/20 1:23 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/237983814250261/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] I found Jaime’s next project

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> Is it based on some snob factor "we only want new RVs in our park" Yes, that. We don't want THOSE people around us... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

G Mann via Mercedes writes: > Many RV parks will refuse entry to any RV that is more than 10 years old... > Two years ago, had a friend come to visit for the winter, owns an 12 yr old > RV and we had a very hard time finding a place that would let them park.. > Might want to consider that while

Re: [MBZ] 82 CD brown $3k

One wonders about the cover on the driver's seat. What's it hiding? On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 11:18 AM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seems like good buy. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Wed, May 6, 2020, 10:34 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

Wow that’s crazy. I guess that keeps the RV dealers in business if you have to buy a new one every 10 years. If I had one it would be a well maintained one that is over 10 years old. Last and only one I had was a 94 5th wheel in good shape. Never did use it though. Sent from my iPhone > On

[MBZ] Jag XJS on BAT

Already non-running - saves you the trouble of waiting. Only $1400! https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-jaguar-xjsc-v12-7/?utm_source=dm_medium=email_campaign=2020-05-06 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] 210 diesel

Wonder if there is a reserve... On Tue, May 5, 2020 at 11:09 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No turbo but looks nice > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On May 5, 2020, at 10:50 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >  >

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

> Many RV parks will refuse entry to any RV that is more than 10 years old... And you thought the typical HOA was restrictive! I find this whole thing quite distasteful. They're basically discriminating against the less affluent. I smell a nice class-action lawsuit! Yes, I believe Airstreams

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

I wonder if that would apply to an Airstream? They're one of the few modern campers that have any kind of following and/or resale value. Further I wonder if it would apply to a really vintage trailer that had been restored. There are a bunch of people restoring the old "canned ham" trailers.

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

Many RV parks will refuse entry to any RV that is more than 10 years old... Two years ago, had a friend come to visit for the winter, owns an 12 yr old RV and we had a very hard time finding a place that would let them park.. Might want to consider that while shopping for one... On Wed, May 6,

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

Here in New England an RV more than about 15 years old probably has a leaking roof and is therefore worth less than zero. People pay to have them taken away... I suspect where you are a leaking roof is less of a liability. Where are you planning to park it? I remember you saying that a Sprinter

Re: [MBZ] 82 CD brown $3k

Seems like good buy. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 6, 2020, 10:34 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-charleston-1982-mercedes/7119039414.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

Been looking at 15 to 25 year old documented correctly maintained Newmars, Beavers, or Foretravels. Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2020, at 6:35 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

>> This is why I'm considering getting an RV of some sort so I can be, >> basically, self sufficient when I have to make my doctor trips to Houston. There's a nice slide-out Airstream for sale: > https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/rvs/d/la-center-2006-airstream-classic-30/7116974752.html >

[MBZ] 82 CD brown $3k

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-charleston-1982-mercedes/7119039414.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

On Wed, May 6, 2020 9:18 am, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > This is why I’m considering getting an RV of some sort so I can be, > basically, self sufficient when I have to make my doctor trips to > Houston. R320CDI + air bed (if you're sleeping in a Houston parking lot + Glock +33rd

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

>> That being said, it’s also tough to grasp all of the >>related stuff that’s >> affected by the lack of >>business. >This is almost like another 911. I’m afraid it will >never be the same again. Ding ding ding. Winner winner chicken dinner. The economy can probably be compared to a very

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

Hmm. Good point. Lots of class A stuff on the market around here. Only real issue with those is upkeep and storage. -D > On May 6, 2020, at 9:18 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is why I’m considering getting an RV of some sort so I can be, > basically, self sufficient when I

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

This is almost like another 911. I’m afraid it will never be the same again. I think this whole deal has been made to appear worse than it is. There appears to have been many (millions?) that had it and never knew it and recovered. It just does not seem like it was worth destroying the economy

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

This is why I’m considering getting an RV of some sort so I can be, basically, self sufficient when I have to make my doctor trips to Houston. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2020, at 4:09 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I heard an interview with the director of our airport

Re: [MBZ] Hotels

I heard an interview with the director of our airport last night and it was pretty interesting. Southwest is the major carrier at TPA, and they’ve cut flights significantly. What’s interesting is that even with one flight a day, there are so many infrastructure issues that have to be dealt with