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12-23-2013, 03:18 PM
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A moment....the CD is gone. Who knew it could chirp the tires?
Traded off the CD for a lovely '84 Alfa Spider. A very nice example with original paint and 113k miles.
Gent that test drove the CD drove it like I never had .... hit second and the back end broke loose and was spinning, hit third and chirped (it's a bit damp here today). I was pretty damn surprised the old CD would do that, I drove her like a little old lady...but then, I was the guy doing the repairs. Down to two MBs, guess I need to fix my sig line.
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12-23-2013, 03:34 PM
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I always heard the key to keeping an OM616 or 617 running clean was to drive it like you just stole it. Unfortunately, by the time the turbo model came around, this could actually draw some unwanted attention.
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12-23-2013, 03:46 PM
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Got any pictures? Sounds like a fun trade!
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12-23-2013, 04:06 PM
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what a shame, the cars come alive when you stomp on them. I drive the wifes 300TD like I stole it, my 240D like I stole it and suffer from a napoleon complex, and the van/617 like Im wearing a racing helmet and own the road up until 65mph, at which point Im topped out on gearing. Sounds like you two are happy with the trade though.
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12-23-2013, 05:36 PM
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An Alfa Spider: I understand those are every bit as reliable and trouble free as an MGB. Good luck.
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12-23-2013, 05:44 PM
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CD's being much rarer than sedans, are worth more. At the chowda q event there was a CD owner who was paid $10k by his insurance to fix his CD after a tree landed on it, new paint job and all.
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12-23-2013, 06:01 PM
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I love my 240D still, Im looking forward to finding a steering box for it.
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12-24-2013, 12:54 AM
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Are you planning on posting up some pictures of the Alfa? 'Cos if you're planning to do pictures I'd love to see that sexy tractor of yours!
I'm a secret tractor buff => Hanomag tractor pictures
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12-24-2013, 09:47 AM
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12-24-2013, 11:10 AM
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Since we are now into Tractor discussions. I ran across this last night while doing a Google search.
China Car History: Dongfanghong 28 tractor | CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News  Some interesting info on the right side on Chinese auto industry. China Car History | CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News Charlie 
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12-24-2013, 11:46 AM
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 . There will be pics once I release the Alfa from the shop. She's imprisoned until I can do the usual deferred maintenance catch ups.Here's one of the 8N while we were out sighting in an AR15 at 180 meters. I've since put the intake screen on (missing in this pic). I don't have a proper off road vehicle so the tractor gets me out to where I shoot.
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12-24-2013, 01:43 PM
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Hey that looks almost like a Fordson Major
 Being a bit of novice - do you know if that lineage is related? And what on earth do you need an AR15 for? Is it just for fun? (It would most certainly make me grin like a child in a sweet shop or like a young lad being met by a lady in high heels, stockings and a fur coat)
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12-24-2013, 01:45 PM
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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver 1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone 1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy! 1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!
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12-24-2013, 03:25 PM
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I shoot competition with the AR. As I'm not wealthy this is the semi-auto variant not the burst fire or full auto. It does have some nice upgrades for competition.
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Eric, CPO, Submarines, retired. Here's a sig line... Mine: '68 Corvette LS1/4L65E, 83 240D, 2000 GMC 4x4, 08 FLSTC Anniv Hers: '72 Corvette 454/4spd, '99 MB SLK, '93 Metro vert, 78 240D, '92 Silverado, '65 Fjord Rustang, '59 Fjord Fairlane, '17 Slingshot.
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12-24-2013, 05:17 PM
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I drive the wagon like I drive the Porsche; fast and in the left lane. The Porsche belongs there, the wagon looks funny there, I'm sure. Assuming anyone pays attention while driving, I'd think it quite emasculating to get passed by a 30-yr old diesel wagon. Biggest surprise to me is that the wagon runs so good, it's actually quick.
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