I like to look at the winning bidders and wonder HTF they came up with $70K
for a car that retailed for $4200 40 years ago that was a POS within 3
months of leaving the dealer's lot.
On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 11:14 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> Donald Snook wrote:
>
> I don't think the 442 ever had a
Donald Snook wrote:
I don't think the 442 ever had a 425. They were either 400 or the bad boy 455.
A little Wiki straightened me out. I think I was right about it being 1968,
which would have been a 400 with a 4.25" stroke. I know it was not a 455.
I want to say one of his friends 'borrowe
Mitch wrote: A friend of mine owned one from new, It was originally 425/4sp
IIRC. I think he kept the 425, heavily modified, but switched to a THM400 when
he started drag racing. Then I forget what happened to the drivetrain, he left
the body outside until it got rusty, then crushed it. If he'd
Andrew wrote: "Some of those restored cars are not sloppy enouigh to match the
factory originality. The Speed TV reports proudly point out the "correct"
overspray and hastily applied undercoating in a faithful restoration. Paint
finishes are typically better than new."
Yea, I know what you ar
Donald Snook wrote:
By the way, did anyone see the Scottsdale Auction? They had a few Oldsmobile
442's that were just amazing.
A friend of mine owned one from new, It was originally 425/4sp IIRC. I think he
kept the 425, heavily modified, but switched to a THM400 when he started drag
racing
Some of those restored cars are not sloppy enouigh to match the factory
originality. The Speed TV reports proudly point out the "correct" overspray
and hastily applied undercoating in a faithful restoration. Paint finishes
are typically better than new.
On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 9:15 AM, Donald Sn
Andrew wrote: "I think "patina" is overrated. One man's patina is another's
stinky old car smell."
I agree - to a point. There are certain cars, especially those that are
exceptionally old, that I would prefer were original including all of the
patina rather than restored or new. I am thinki
me of those
>>> cars are nothing more than a rusty chassis which is turned into a 100 pt
>>> Concours car - excuse me auto-mo-bile. Have to enunciate properly. ;-)
>>>
>>> Larry
>>>
>>>
>>> OilAnalysis Time?
>>> Looking for Weber Parts or
>
> Dan
>
>
> --- On Sat, 2/13/10, LarryT wrote:
>
> > From: LarryT
> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Any other fans of the 600 SWB ?
> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> > Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010, 11:53 AM
> > Ed asked < > 6.
Yes, but most MB folks would tell you that you have to be an Arab oil sheik or
a investment banker to own one due to the cost of upkeep.
Try guessing what a water pump costs for one
Dan
--- On Sat, 2/13/10, LarryT wrote:
> From: LarryT
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Any other fans of the 6
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You know that old saying Larry, there are now 3 times more Bugatti's out
there than ever left the factory. l
ussion List"
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I knew a fellow too, who had a 600 for daily transport. A really amazing
car. Hmmm, I wonder when the hydraulic fail, if all the windows fall open
and the all seats start to slide around on their tracks?? lol.
I looked at one f
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> I am fortunate to live a short bike ride over to Kiawah Island, which is
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I am fortunate to live a short bike ride o
. ;-)
Larry
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From: "Rich Thomas"
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Any other fans of the 600 SWB ?
Money can buy a lot of things, class is not one of them.
--R
E M wrote:
I was a member of the Benz club for a few years here, an
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Yes they are very much around, there are some folks who live in a shack
down a little dirt road across the road from me who s
> Mountain Man wrote:
> --R wrote:
> > Another neighbor across the road, who has a truck farm
>
> Ya know...
> I always thought they made trucks at a factory of some sort.
> But now you say they farm trucks?
> Interesting. It might be interesting to see a field full of
> trucks at the truck farm
I only got to look at the castle from the outside. Was in a
shyster's office this week. He had a first day stamp commemorating
the royal wedding.
However, I did spend a weekend talking with King Onward.
Mao, et alles.
I once passed within elbow distance of Grace Kelly on a shuttle
flight
Mao, et alles.
I once passed within elbow distance of Grace Kelly on a shuttle flight
from Boston Logan to La Guardia, does that count?
No, I was so crass as to ask for an autograph.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
On 2/11/2010 9:17 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
Fred wrote:
I have neither,
Last time I drove by there was 2? years ago just before Christmas, it
was like 15degF with a howling wind, nobody was there and one of them
was me. That part of Texas is downright inhospitable a good part of the
year.
--R
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
yea, I have been there. Hard to get a pic li
yea, I have been there. Hard to get a pic like that without a ton of
people walking around
Rich Thomas wrote:
I have driven by the Cadillac Ranch a couple of times, it is the only
thing out there for miles.
--R
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 6:22 PM, Mountain Man
wrote:
I have driven by the Cadillac Ranch a couple of times, it is the only
thing out there for miles.
--R
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 6:22 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
But now you say they farm trucks?
Interesting. It might be interesting to see a field full of trucks at
the tr
See that right there is an illustration of a problem with folks who have
never had the opportunity to raise a truck patch, and are pretty damn
ignernt of the ways things is.
--R
Mountain Man wrote:
--R wrote:
Another neighbor across the road, who has a truck farm
Ya know...
I alway
That's pretty expensive for half a litre of oil. hee hee. ;-)
Ed
300E
On 11 February 2010 22:05, andrew strasfogel wrote:
> Speaking of Smart cars, I took hers in to the local dealer for its annual
> servicing. Had an oil change, did a computer test for fuel consumption,
> checked out a noise
Speaking of Smart cars, I took hers in to the local dealer for its annual
servicing. Had an oil change, did a computer test for fuel consumption,
checked out a noise in the suspension, and fixed a minor mechanical issue.
The bill came to $74.65 [sic]. I almost tipped the service cashier 15
perce
Been a good growing season. Hard to believe, just a few short months ago,
they were just little Smart seedlings. lol
Ed
300E
On 11 February 2010 21:34, OK Don wrote:
> They farm Caddy's in Texas --
> http://www.texastwisted.com/attr/cadillacranch/
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Ranch
When you grow them, they become a sustainable product. If you keep
harvesting them from virgin Mac forest, another generation or two, and that
will be the last of them we see. ;-)
Ed
300E
On 11 February 2010 21:22, Mountain Man wrote:
> --R wrote:
> > Another neighbor across the road, who has
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 6:22 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
> But now you say they farm trucks?
> Interesting. It might be interesting to see a field full of trucks at
> the truck farm.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cadillac_Ranch.jpg
They ranch Cadillacs, so it only makes sense that they farm truc
They farm Caddy's in Texas --
http://www.texastwisted.com/attr/cadillacranch/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Ranch
They call it a ranch, but since they plant them, I call it a farm.
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 8:22 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
>
> Ya know...
> I always thought they made trucks at
--R wrote:
> Another neighbor across the road, who has a truck farm
Ya know...
I always thought they made trucks at a factory of some sort.
But now you say they farm trucks?
Interesting. It might be interesting to see a field full of trucks at
the truck farm.
Thanks.
mao
Fred wrote:
> I have neither, therefore I know.
You don't think you have grace or class?
I hate to argue with you - but I would say differently - you are here
with me and others at the okie mercedes list - that takes class and
grace.
You got them both.
Oh, you meant money... oh, well... I don't ha
I want the 240D station wagon.
mao
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> This guy is a genius.
I thought Karl used to be in PA?
Or, is that another 600 restorer guy in PA?
Or, did Karl move to Wausau?
mao
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On Feb 11, 2010, at 3:00 PM, glenn brown wrote:
When I was working/living in NY state and wasting my money on "The Star"
magazine, there was an article
Yes they are very much around, there are some folks who live in a shack
down a little dirt road across the road from me who speak only Gullah,
no English. Most of the Gullah folk speak passable English, especially
the younger kids, and can flip back and forth (the kids at the grocery
stores a
Dwight, et al.
No, I'm not. I have met some truly gracious people and cannot hope to be
so, though I strive to achieve that state.
Aren't I the most trying guy you know?
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Home of "Der Lumpen."
On 2/11/2010 5:00 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
Fred,
You are being too modest.
Dwi
years ago, i stopped at the piggly wiggly on kiawah island and engaged the
backroom workers in dialogue. some barely spoke english, so i assured them
in my best fake bob marley accent that I was conversant in the "gullah" so
they could speak their native tongue to me. i hadn't a clue what those g
couple of them and knowing what I know now, would never do it
again.
'nuf said.
Dan
--- On Thu, 2/11/10, glenn brown wrote:
> From: glenn brown
> Subject: [MBZ] Any other fans of the 600 SWB ?
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 3:00 PM
>
I am fortunate to live a short bike ride over to Kiawah Island, which is
like a zoo for older rich white people. Last fall sometime they had a
car display at one of the parks on a gorgeous Saturday morning, so I
pedaled over to look at the cars. There were some nice rides there, and
some peop
M
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Any other fans of the 600 SWB ?
Rich, Alles.
Money can buy a lot of things, grace is not one of them.
I have neither, therefore I know.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred
On 2/11/2010 4:29 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
> Money can buy a lot of things, c
170K miles.
Wickford, RI
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On Behalf Of E M
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I was a member of the Benz club
Rich, Alles.
Money can buy a lot of things, grace is not one of them.
I have neither, therefore I know.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred
On 2/11/2010 4:29 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
Money can buy a lot of things, class is not one of them.
--R
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I agree, 100%
Ed
300E
On 11 February 2010 16:29, Rich Thomas wrote:
> Money can buy a lot of things, class is not one of them.
>
> --R
>
>
> E M wrote:
>
>> I was a member of the Benz club for a few years here, and helped with
>> their
>> regional mag. I found a lot more of that attitude than
Money can buy a lot of things, class is not one of them.
--R
E M wrote:
I was a member of the Benz club for a few years here, and helped with their
regional mag. I found a lot more of that attitude than with other car
groups. Often members would have several different makes of cars, Benz,
Rol
I was a member of the Benz club for a few years here, and helped with their
regional mag. I found a lot more of that attitude than with other car
groups. Often members would have several different makes of cars, Benz,
Rollers, Ferrari. I once asked or tried to strike up a conversation about
Ferr
When I was working/living in NY state and wasting my money on "The Star"
magazine, there was an article on the M100 (I hope I remembered the name right)
club which meets once a year in southern NY state. There are two main players
who "operate things" in this club and the other fellow lives so
Thanks for the link Donald, some really amazing stuff there!! Would be fun
to take an afternoon and wander around this guys shop!
Ed
300E
On 11 February 2010 09:27, Donald Snook wrote:
> Ed wrote: "Anyone else a fan of the old 600 SWB ? I've been watching lots
> of YouTube
> vids on them. Ha
Ed wrote: "Anyone else a fan of the old 600 SWB ? I've been watching lots of
YouTube
vids on them. Has to rate as one of my top 5 all time fave Mercedes."
Ed, Have you seen this guy's website? http://www.mbgrand600.com/index.html
I could spend a couple of hours looking through everything he ha
Ed wrote: "Anyone else a fan of the old 600 SWB ? I've been watching lots of
YouTube
vids on them. Has to rate as one of my top 5 all time fave Mercedes."
Those are some of the coolest cars in the world. I like them in all the
various iterations - the Pullman, the LWB, the laundalet. Beautif
Anyone else a fan of the old 600 SWB ? I've been watching lots of YouTube
vids on them. Has to rate as one of my top 5 all time fave Mercedes.
The Maybach might be a great car, but by comparison, it almost seems a parts
bin car, which it kinda is.
Ed
300E
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