The misadventures of a rednecks front yard FINAL crush date changes... aargh! - Page 20 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

benhogan · #1 12-06-2011, 05:27 AM

John-

have you thought about hiring a lawyer to do something to buy you time? maybe suing the city or protesting something...anything to buy you more time?

vstech · #2 11-23-2011, 07:41 AM

I can own as many as I wish if I register and insure them... I'm only allowed one that is unregistered.

ROLLGUY · #3 11-23-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by vstech

I can own as many as I wish if I register and insure them... I'm only allowed one that is unregistered.

I guess I can be thankful I am allowed 2 "inoperable" vehicles here. All the rest have to be registered and insured as well. I have had to register my 4X4 (AMC Eagle) for off road only (green sticker) in order to avoid the hassle of smogging and insurance. I also had to register and insure my Cadillac (1973 ElDorado) that has not been driven for 10 years, so I can finish the repairs on it and sell it. So far I have no inoperable vehicles in the yard, so I can bring back my 2 project/parts cars that have been over a friends for a while. I guess I totally feel your pain. Dealing with the code enforcement makes me feel like we are living in a Communist country! It seems we don't really "own" our property if someone can tell us what we can keep on it.

vstech · #4 11-23-2011, 07:31 PM

I think if I get time, I'll tinker with different length drive shafts I've got, and see if I can find one that fits in the 4speed 300... I have a euro to compare to, so it should not be difficult!
if I get that to fit, I'll have a working turbodiesel 4 speed manual transmission car to sell... or I may put it in the pay it forward thread, I'm still not sure about that.

the green SD is getting parted out. I am putting the engine from it into the 85D and gutting the rest of the car.

vstech · #5 11-23-2011, 08:44 PM

the inspector said I'm allowed to store whatever vehicles I want inside an enclosed space.
my 67 camaro is in my three sided carport, and I have to move it... SOOOO annoying.
after the inspection, I'll have to change the carport into an attached garage to keep the car near the house... arrgh.
I asked if I enclosed the carport by putting a garage door on if that would make the camaro legally stored, and he said I cannot make changes to the structure of my yard or house without a permit and I cannot get a permit until I'm in compliance with the city codes...

Mad_Matt · #6 11-25-2011, 05:57 PM

So what's the status? I'm in SC Myrtle Beach with my wife but I have a lower back issue and I'm not all that helpful in the stripping area now as i can;t sit for more than 20-30 mins at a time. I have a car full of crap but if you're not 2 far out of the way I could move some small boxed up stuff into the DC area for folks. Will be pulling up stakes on Sunday AM.

Also need to clear this with the chief but she's flexible for the most part.

panZZer · #7 12-07-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vstech

the inspector said I'm allowed to store whatever vehicles I want inside an enclosed space.
my 67 camaro is in my three sided carport, and I have to move it... SOOOO annoying.
after the inspection, I'll have to change the carport into an attached garage to keep the car near the house... arrgh.
I asked if I enclosed the carport by putting a garage door on if that would make the camaro legally stored, and he said I cannot make changes to the structure of my yard or house without a permit and I cannot get a permit until I'm in compliance with the city codes...

change the car port anyway and then worry about whatever fine there is for that- since he wants to bind you.

vstech · #8 11-25-2011, 07:45 PM

I'm likely 200+ miles out of the way from your trip to DC... but if anyone in that area wants stuff, and you feel the out of the way is not excessive, I'm game to load you up.

vstech · #9 11-28-2011, 10:06 AM

progress.
TOTALLY stripped down the 80TD, nothing but a shell left, and I"m in the process of cutting that into bite sized pieces... amazingly, the accumulators still had pressure in them!
pulled the drivetrain out of my 86 C20.

Stretch · #10 11-28-2011, 01:21 PM

Go John!

vstech · #11 12-02-2011, 08:40 PM

... I've learned something about completely cutting a 123 wagon apart...
don't do it!

wow they are stout vehicles!!!!

pics

piccolovic · #12 12-03-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by vstech

... I've learned something about completely cutting a 123 wagon apart...
don't do it!

wow they are stout vehicles!!!!

pics

Well, Jim, the owner of Tampa Spring in Tampa Florida (they specialize in frames and suspensions on everything from cars to big rigs) gave a good luck at the undercarriage on my 123 and pointed out to me that MBZs are built like tanks/trucks in that the older ones have the frames of trucks. So . . . I would have told you that cutting one would be as difficult as cutting up a catepillar or army truck!!!! Although, if you want to do that, find out how the junkyards do it with cutting torches for quick division!!!

piccolovic · #13 12-03-2011, 11:19 AM

BTW, John, how many cars are left? Got more property pics?

vstech · #14 12-03-2011, 07:48 PM

well, I'd not say they have the frame of any truck I've seen, but WOW there are SERIOUS crossbeams and suspension in there!!! the section nof the floor the diff bolts to is at least 1/4" thick tube steel... SERIOUS stuff! THAT is where I'm attaching my tow hitch!!!

I update my pics as I go. I've got two more 123's going out soon, and the wagon I'm almost finished cutting up, will go out on monday!

914four · #15 12-04-2011, 09:17 PM

I've just discovered this thread, all I can says is wow, and we're rooting for you up here in Canada. One question, I didn't read all of the posts, but could you have rented another property to store the better vehicles for a few months until you got your property in compliance, got the permit, and build a hanger or other type of garage?
Don't give up man!
Cheers,

Martin