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Old 03-07-2007, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 300SD81 View Post
My first batch of biodiesel was a success. Now, I want to get methanol cheaper than $4/gallon. The best deal I've found is $149 for a 55 gallon drum, but its 70 miles from me. Renting a UHaul pickup is too expensive ($.59/mile + $20), and the Benz is the largest car avaliable. Will a full drum fit into my trunk?
sorry jet lag.... A 55 gal. drum of methanol weighs 420 lbs.
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