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2022-08-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
It is equipped with afterburner, for full effect.. Smoke, loud noise, and fire...with a payday what's not to like.. On Sat, Aug 6, 2022 at 4:32 AM MG via Mercedes wrote: > It is, since most of these guys use diesel as > fuel. Kind of oversize for a can exhaust but at > least it comes out in

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2022-08-06 Thread MG via Mercedes
It is, since most of these guys use diesel as fuel. Kind of oversize for a can exhaust but at least it comes out in the back like a good exhaust should. Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Are you sure it isn't the smoke stack for the diesel like the ones that stick up through the hood?

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2022-08-05 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Are you sure it isn't the smoke stack for the diesel like the ones that stick > up through the hood? The only diesel on that rig is the tank for the afterburner. There is no engine, no transmission. Just the J53. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

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2022-08-05 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Are you sure it isn't the smoke stack for the diesel like the ones that stick up through the hood? Randy On 05/08/2022 1:17 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: That might give a new meaning to 'hot seat'. That big area in the back is the jet engine compartment Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: OMG.

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2022-08-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
LOL On Fri, Aug 5, 2022, 2:18 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > That might give a new meaning to 'hot seat'. > That big area in the back is the jet engine > compartment > > Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > > OMG. rent it out as a wedding limo. > > > > On Fri, Aug 5, 2022, 10:51 AM dan penoff.com

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2022-08-05 Thread MG via Mercedes
That might give a new meaning to 'hot seat'. That big area in the back is the jet engine compartment Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: OMG. rent it out as a wedding limo. On Fri, Aug 5, 2022, 10:51 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: …and I may now depart this

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2022-08-05 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 05/08/2022 11:30 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2022-08-05 12:09, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: It might be a hard sell point to the FAA, however, since you should never meet VR speed, and if you do "Rotate" and leave the ground, you are instantly in deep do-do.

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2022-08-05 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-05 12:09, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: It might be a hard sell point to the FAA, however, since you should never meet VR speed, and if you do "Rotate" and leave the ground, you are instantly in deep do-do. https://www.foxnews.com/us/michigan-air-show-jet-truck-death

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2022-08-05 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Hahahaha... good point... I can see it now, taking an FAA check pilot along for your check ride certification That should be "interesting"... It might be a hard sell point to the FAA, however, since you should never meet VR speed, and if you do "Rotate" and leave the ground, you are instantly

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2022-08-05 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
You would probably have to cover the fuel cost. -D > On Aug 5, 2022, at 11:25 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Contact them and ask about taking it for a test drive. > > Randy > > On 05/08/2022 9:50 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> …and I may now depart this Earthly

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2022-08-05 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Contact them and ask about taking it for a test drive. Randy On 05/08/2022 9:50 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: …and I may now depart this Earthly plane, as I have seen it all. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/mercedes-benz-limo-dragster/ -D ___

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2022-08-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
OMG. rent it out as a wedding limo. On Fri, Aug 5, 2022, 10:51 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > …and I may now depart this Earthly plane, as I have seen it all. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/mercedes-benz-limo-dragster/ > > -D >

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2022-08-05 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
You would probably have to add to your Type ratings to run it, though. -D > On Aug 5, 2022, at 10:59 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just what I need to take to Cars & Coffee ... to make a real "impression" > > On Fri, Aug 5, 2022 at 7:51 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < >

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2022-08-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
My C is just a half mile down the road but there is a roundabout and one turn to make, not sure it would make them. And does it have thrust reversers to back out of my parking spot? --FT On 8/5/22 10:59 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Just what I need to take to Cars & Coffee ... to make a

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2022-08-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
OK this had me at "Westinghouse J34 turbojet engine with an afterburner"  YASSS! --FT On 8/5/22 10:50 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: …and I may now depart this Earthly plane, as I have seen it all. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/mercedes-benz-limo-dragster/ -D

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2022-08-05 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Just what I need to take to Cars & Coffee ... to make a real "impression" On Fri, Aug 5, 2022 at 7:51 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > …and I may now depart this Earthly plane, as I have seen it all. > >

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2022-08-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I would bid except that I can't afford the freight from HI to MD. On Fri, Aug 5, 2022 at 10:51 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > …and I may now depart this Earthly plane, as I have seen it all. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/mercedes-benz-limo-dragster/ > >

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2022-08-05 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-05 10:50, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: …and I may now depart this Earthly plane, as I have seen it all. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/mercedes-benz-limo-dragster/ And on the other end of the spectrum...

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2022-08-05 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
…and I may now depart this Earthly plane, as I have seen it all. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/mercedes-benz-limo-dragster/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options