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Old 03-10-2012, 04:02 PM
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Sony console tv from early 80's
Has a bunch of inputs and outputs, stereo with decent speakers, nice oak cabinet.

It's been sitting in my basement unused for about 7years now. It is tied into an old component audio system that never gets used either, nice ken wood amp, nakamitici duel cassette, cd changer, and bic turntable.

I'll probably have to pay someone to haul it away one day. Or just leave it there till I'm completely old and feeble.

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Old 03-10-2012, 06:43 PM
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I like the old machining equipment, usually made in the US, with plaques on the side that proudly say Made in Bridgeport CT, Made in Chicago, Made in Hartford.

That stuff is still running and is still better than the cheap rip offs the Chinese pawn off.
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Old 03-10-2012, 07:04 PM
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This list seems better suited for Toyota/Lexus than it does for Mercedes-Benz....
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Old 03-10-2012, 07:57 PM
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We are talking "older" MB quality, right? Like W123 and W126 era? or is the newer stuff up to the grade too?
Well, the pre-2002 and post-2005 MB stuff is awesome!! I have heard some bad quality issues with the 2002-2005 MB cars.
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Old 03-10-2012, 08:00 PM
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I agree, my 2002 clk 320 wasn't one of MB best efforts.
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Sony console tv from early 80's
Has a bunch of inputs and outputs, stereo with decent speakers, nice oak cabinet.

It's been sitting in my basement unused for about 7years now. It is tied into an old component audio system that never gets used either, nice ken wood amp, nakamitici duel cassette, cd changer, and bic turntable.

I'll probably have to pay someone to haul it away one day. Or just leave it there till I'm completely old and feeble.
I'm still watching my old Trinitron.

Weighs a ton, but picture is great and sound is exceptional for a TV.

Has the oak cabinet too, that definitely adds to the heavy factor...
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Old 03-10-2012, 08:42 PM
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I worked on some Heidies.....8 color , 4 color , Printstream 100....nice units.
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Old 03-10-2012, 08:46 PM
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I worked on some Heidies.....8 color , 4 color , Printstream 100....nice units.
DUDE!!!, I have ran a few Hiedies, and even had the pleasure of owning a 1960 something Hiedie "Kora". I knew I liked you for some reason.
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Old 03-10-2012, 09:50 PM
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I like the old machining equipment, usually made in the US, with plaques on the side that proudly say Made in Bridgeport CT, Made in Chicago, Made in Hartford.

That stuff is still running and is still better than the cheap rip offs the Chinese pawn off.
I'd like a Bridgeport mill. I'd also like to know how to use said mill.
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Old 03-10-2012, 10:52 PM
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I also have a Braun coffee grinder. 19 years and going strong.
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Old 03-11-2012, 01:16 AM
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Old 1980s Toro "Rear Bagger" lawn mowers. We've had one since 1981, have pushed it hard and have never had any issues with it.
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Old 03-11-2012, 08:33 AM
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Old 1980s Toro "Rear Bagger" lawn mowers. We've had one since 1981, have pushed it hard and have never had any issues with it.
I once had a Briggs & Stratton motor that outlasted two lawn mowers. When I found the motor, it was still attached to its original mower, but was sitting on the ground because the mower had rusted through. A friend had a Craftsman mower that wouldn't start, so I put the B&S on it and mowed for several years, including clearing a bunch of brush. I used it like a miniature bush hog. That mower bit the dust when one of its corners refused to be repaired anymore (I didn't know how to weld then), so I put the motor on a third mower. It was still running great when I gave it away. I should have kept it.

A thirty-one year-old Toro is impressive, by the way. You must have taken good care of it.

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