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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,415
    I wonder who's brother in law has the tree procuring contract.

    I like palm trees, especially in old neighborhoods in CA or FL where they are really tall. None like that here, not sure if the climate will allow it.

    I like the trees, but not so much the aesthetic of locals attracted to them. Kind of the G-Wagen of trees.
    ab348 said:


    Our climate isn't anywhere as mild as Seattle, but our idiotic city government is planting them anyway.

    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/dartmouth-palm-trees-1.4766229?cmp=rss

    These guys seem to find new ways to waste money every single day.

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    I have a very tall one on my property. They make a mess is all I can say and the recycling people won't take the fronds. You have to cut them up yourself and put them in landfill. Apparently they don't make good compost.
  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    Fin, a palm tree fits right in with those big leaf maples you have - they both seem to have a root structure that gives in easily in a wind storm.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    edited July 2018
    CURRENCY COMBUSTION CHAMBERS: "When Gambling While Drunk Isn't Enough"

    Buy One, Get One Free!

    Why, I saw one of these sell for $50,000 at an auction!

    Ran When Parked?

    Ah, the sun in your face, the wind in your hair!

    Pre-diagnosed for you. What could possibly go wrong?

    Hurry Up on this one!
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,348
    2 MB converts for $1,500? If I had parking space I might get them just to serve as a conversation piece. I wonder how much you could get total if you stripped them both down and parted them out?

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,415
    I was going to say, a pair of 107 parts cars for $1500 may not be the worst deal in the world. Oops ad is gone already.

    I can imagine the right Mk II beating 50K, but a Mk I?

    Lancia "B" lol
  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,284
    I like the Lancia and the Fiat 124. What is wrong with me?

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,723
    Where is the first Lancia getting the intake air from?
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,348
    So just need to plug n a new TCM module. Should be easy. So guessing they cost a lot?

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    stickguy said:

    2 MB converts for $1,500? If I had parking space I might get them just to serve as a conversation piece. I wonder how much you could get total if you stripped them both down and parted them out?

    You'd make some money but you'd have two turkey carcasses in your driveway. I'm sure your neighbors or HOA would love, love LOVE this!
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    ab348 said:

    I like the Lancia and the Fiat 124. What is wrong with me?

    Nothing's wrong with you, except those aren't a Lancia and a Fiat 124. They USED to be a Lancia and a Fiat 124. :p
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    stickguy said:

    So just need to plug n a new TCM module. Should be easy. So guessing they cost a lot?

    I'm SURE it's just a 10 minute job. The owner just didn't have the time and decided to take a $3,000 hit on the car.

    Seriously though I think the module can be had online for around $600 new, and less rebuilt or used. Install doesn't seem too bad. Of course, all this presumes that IS the problem.
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    Mr_Shiftright said:
    So just need to plug n a new TCM module. Should be easy. So guessing they cost a lot?
    I'm SURE it's just a 10 minute job. The owner just didn't have the time and decided to take a $3,000 hit on the car. Seriously though I think the module can be had online for around $600 new, and less rebuilt or used. Install doesn't seem too bad. Of course, all this presumes that IS the problem.
    And of course, in cases like this, I always think "if you know what it needs and what it costs, why wouldn't you pay someone to fix it and double your investment?" I think we all know the answer.

    '11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S

  • omarmanomarman Member Posts: 2,702
    "...due to my recent leg injury i can't keep it anymore and will have no time and just can't physically work on it. "

    Knable Fisch translation: "I kicked myself for buying this project car and have no money left to financially sort it out."
    A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    edited July 2018
    What Happens When You Legalize Marijuana

    1. blurred vision
    2. confused cognitive function
    3. false illusion of well-being
  • omarmanomarman Member Posts: 2,702
    explorerx4 said:

    Where is the first Lancia getting the intake air from?

    Hard to see from the angle of that pic but I think there are 2 openings in the air filter housing. Like this:


    A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.
  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,723
    @omarman,
    Couldn't the real air intake in the other picture. Thanks for the pic.
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    Gee Shifty, that must be most executive suites whether corporate or gov B)
  • texasestexases Member Posts: 11,107
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    What Happens When You Legalize Marijuana

    1. blurred vision
    2. confused cognitive function
    3. false illusion of well-being

    "complete" - really? All those rusted out and missing parts don't count, I guess...
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,415
    I was thinking maybe a typo, and it is a $999 parts car? But odds are slim the error would repeat twice.

    Those side effects explain both CL sellers and Seattle real estate markets.
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    What Happens When You Legalize Marijuana

    1. blurred vision
    2. confused cognitive function
    3. false illusion of well-being

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    What Was I Thinking?
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Never Inject Beer Into the Base of your Skull
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,348
    so, just need a frame, body, drivetrain, interior, and some miscellaneous parts. Assembly and paint. So for what, $50k, you can have a $12K car that a normal size adult male can't fit int?

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    Mr_Shiftright said:
    What Was I Thinking?
    What the....
    He should consider himself lucky if he doesn't have to pay to have it disposed of.

    '11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S

  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,415
    Love the Jag, kind of a DB2 front end style? The resources used in that could have nicely restored another car, or probably even the original Jag,
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    fintail said:

    Spent the day detailing the fintail (normal people would probably say it wasn't needed), as the MBCA gathering is in a couple weeks.

    Here's the dear sitting at the shop, they kept it covered and pretty clean:



    And all shined up, cleaned inside. The car has a weird quirk when sitting in the sun on a very hot day with the windows up - something outgasses, and the windows get foggy. It seems to do it more now than in the past, not sure what's behind that. Nice to have my glass clean again. I scrubbed the tires for the first time in a long while, too:



    Covered car at right is the 64 Pontiac convertible that apparently never moves, covered car at right is a 55 Chevy that seldom moves.

    Fin, where and when is this MBCA gathering?
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    I have a very tall one on my property. They make a mess is all I can say and the recycling people won't take the fronds. You have to cut them up yourself and put them in landfill. Apparently they don't make good compost.

    Sneak the fronds out a little at a time with your garbage.

    I grew up in palm tree ville and I like them too. I like the ones that have smooth trunks and grow straight up. They hire tree trimmers that climb them like a monkey and quickly get the job done. I don't care so much for the ones that spread out at the tops. If rat bands aren't installed on the trunks you will get a tree full of rats!


    As a teenager we once shot a firework in the sky only to have it fall back, unbeknown to us into the top of a huge
    palm tree. Soon we smelled something burning and the gals that were with us started screaming as TONS of rats boiled from the tree onto the ground where we had our blankets set out! It was unreal! We grabbed what we could and got the hell out of the park. We circled around from a distance later and the fire dept had things under control. There were cops everywhere so we silently drove away! Lessons learned!
  • texasestexases Member Posts: 11,107
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    Never Inject Beer Into the Base of your Skull

    "With well over $175,000 and 20 years+ put into this project so far"

    Where?
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,415
    Sunday the 12th, Nile Shrine golf course in Mountlake Terrace. You should look into joining the club, there are events now and then, and I can't recall seeing more than one other SLC.
    isellhondas said:



    Fin, where and when is this MBCA gathering?

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,348
    20 years of DIY man hours at $100/hour?

    Of all things to make your life’s work. Something that, if done, no one would want to drive. Should have dropped it on a camaro frame or something like that.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,685
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    Never Inject Beer Into the Base of your Skull

    Wow! 20+ years.... I had no idea that the Escape Hybrid has been around that long! :p
    2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
  • texasestexases Member Posts: 11,107
    edited August 2018
    Nah, 19 of those years were spent 'perfecting the body', as they would say on FantomWorks. :D
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    texases said:
    Never Inject Beer Into the Base of your Skull
    "With well over $175,000 and 20 years+ put into this project so far" Where?
    Gold brick in the trunk?

    '11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    I have no answers to these questions. I sit in stunned silence.
  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    In the south, some palm trees can attract vermin as well.
  • thecardoc3thecardoc3 Member Posts: 5,848
    Someone might like this one. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/257326421750995/?ref=netego_ssfy_www

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Seems suspiciously cheap unless it's rusted all to hell. That should be retailing around $12K as a clean driver.
  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,284
    VW Beetle convertible now shown as sold.

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Steal of the week?....or.....who stole what from whom?
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    fintail said:

    Sunday the 12th, Nile Shrine golf course in Mountlake Terrace. You should look into joining the club, there are events now and then, and I can't recall seeing more than one other SLC.


    isellhondas said:



    Fin, where and when is this MBCA gathering?

    We have come to grips that the 450 SLC isn't for us. It's actually too nice and when I fear taking it out it isn't right. It has become a garage ornament and other cars are suffering. If you know of anyone who wants one, let me know. Nothing wrong with it. Just doesn't fit in with our plans. I hate to advertise it since cars like this attract some people I just don't want. It really needs to go to the right person!
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,415
    edited August 2018
    I'd put it in the MBCA "The Star" magazine" , and maybe try something like BaT or Hemmings. Craigslist would be a crapshoot, and I can imagine you'd get some irritating responses and tire kickers.

    I hope you don't lose your shirt on it - SLCs are nice cars, especially in a disco-chic kind of way, but they have yet to obtain very high values. Your car being a late example isn't bad - the first ones and the last ones are the most desirable. One old car is more than enough for me right now, no extra garage space.
    isellhondas said:


    We have come to grips that the 450 SLC isn't for us. It's actually too nice and when I fear taking it out it isn't right. It has become a garage ornament and other cars are suffering. If you know of anyone who wants one, let me know. Nothing wrong with it. Just doesn't fit in with our plans. I hate to advertise it since cars like this attract some people I just don't want. It really needs to go to the right person!

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,284
    Saw a 450SLC on the road today wearing a dangling dealer plate - someone was taking it for a test drive. Brown over tan inside, top down. Was surprised that it looked small to me, never thought that way about these before.

    2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    isellhondas said:

    fintail said:

    Sunday the 12th, Nile Shrine golf course in Mountlake Terrace. You should look into joining the club, there are events now and then, and I can't recall seeing more than one other SLC.


    isellhondas said:



    Fin, where and when is this MBCA gathering?

    We have come to grips that the 450 SLC isn't for us. It's actually too nice and when I fear taking it out it isn't right. It has become a garage ornament and other cars are suffering. If you know of anyone who wants one, let me know. Nothing wrong with it. Just doesn't fit in with our plans. I hate to advertise it since cars like this attract some people I just don't want. It really needs to go to the right person!
    Yes, BAT would be a good place. By all means, avoid CL if you can. Also autotraderclassics.com.
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    edited August 2018
    ab348 said:

    Saw a 450SLC on the road today wearing a dangling dealer plate - someone was taking it for a test drive. Brown over tan inside, top down. Was surprised that it looked small to me, never thought that way about these before.

    Oh I know that color and I'm not a fan. They sold a lot though.

    I don't think it was an SLC. I believe the C stands for coupe which ours is. It has a small backseat fit for someone three feet high.

    The coupes are pretty big not to mention heavy!
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    isellhondas said:

    fintail said:

    Sunday the 12th, Nile Shrine golf course in Mountlake Terrace. You should look into joining the club, there are events now and then, and I can't recall seeing more than one other SLC.


    isellhondas said:



    Fin, where and when is this MBCA gathering?

    We have come to grips that the 450 SLC isn't for us. It's actually too nice and when I fear taking it out it isn't right. It has become a garage ornament and other cars are suffering. If you know of anyone who wants one, let me know. Nothing wrong with it. Just doesn't fit in with our plans. I hate to advertise it since cars like this attract some people I just don't want. It really needs to go to the right person!
    Yes, BAT would be a good place. By all means, avoid CL if you can. Also autotraderclassics.com.
    Help me, what is BAT?
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Bring-a-Trailer (www.bringatrailer.com). It's an online auction site but somewhat unique in that you can "talk" to the bidders as they are bidding (not in real time, but like here in the Forums). This allows you to answer questions they might have, and generally tends to encourage higher bids I think. Check it out. I think it's only $99 bucks, and you can put a reserve on the car if you wish.

    Check out some past 450SLC sales and see how you might measure up:

    https://bringatrailer.com/search/mercedes+450slc/

  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,284
    isellhondas said:

    Oh I know that color and I'm not a fan. They sold a lot though.

    I don't think it was an SLC. I believe the C stands for coupe which ours is. It has a small backseat fit for someone three feet high.

    The coupes are pretty big not to mention heavy!

    Oh, you're right, it was a convertible. SL.

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,415
    SLCs were even more expensive than SLs, I am pretty sure. MSRP in 1973 was around 20K, doubling by the end of the decade.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    edited August 2018
    Misplaced Decimal Point

    Can You Say "Parts Car"?

    Sometimes a Man Has Got to Know His Limitations

    Would Make an Interesting Rod

    Ran When Parked (for certain)
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,348
    wonder if the Jag guy will throw in an Escape so I can get working on a conversion?

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

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