Goodbye Old Van
 

The Fabulous Fishing Van, which some of you here have had the extreme
misfortune of traveling Pennsylvania's backroads in, no longer resides in my
driveway. In contrast to its predecessor, the Fishing Car, which literally
burst into flames to end its days of service, the van is still alive and
(sort of) well. Nephew, who is ever short of resources, needed a vehicle, so
I sold the van to him for a buck. Given its condition, that would
approximate its Blue Book valuation. Now, I have to start a search for
another dilapidated vehicle with which to bang around Penn's valley in.
Tom

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On Feb 6, 9:03*am, "Tom Littleton" wrote:
The Fabulous Fishing Van, which some of you here have had the extreme
misfortune of traveling Pennsylvania's backroads in, no longer resides in my
driveway. In contrast to its predecessor, the Fishing Car, which literally
burst into flames to end its days of service, the van is still alive and
(sort of) well. Nephew, who is ever short of resources, needed a vehicle, so
I sold the van to him for a buck. Given its condition, that would
approximate its Blue Book valuation. Now, I have to start a search for
another dilapidated vehicle with which to bang around Penn's valley in.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tom

Be careful....as far as I know, you'll have to report the sales price
on your taxes as the Kelley Blue Book value rather than the actual
sales price. And reclaim all your depreciation costs.

You know, just in case you ever get tapped for a cabinet position....

--riverman

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wrote in message
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I think you should look for a chevette blue in color no brakes
etc........

I had one once. A great friend of mine managed to help hold it together for
a couple hundred thousand milesg
Tom

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"riverman" wrote in message
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Myron,
I paid all of $1500 bucks for this thing, about 7 or 8 years ago. Trust
me, the van has depreciated down to around zero, at this point.
Tom

Goodbye Old Van
 

On Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:03:04 GMT, "Tom Littleton" wrote:

The Fabulous Fishing Van, which some of you here have had the extreme
misfortune of traveling Pennsylvania's backroads in, no longer resides in my
driveway. In contrast to its predecessor, the Fishing Car, which literally
burst into flames to end its days of service, the van is still alive and
(sort of) well. Nephew, who is ever short of resources, needed a vehicle, so
I sold the van to him for a buck. Given its condition, that would
approximate its Blue Book valuation. Now, I have to start a search for
another dilapidated vehicle with which to bang around Penn's valley in.
Tom


Howsabout a mid-80s Mercedes diesel station wagon? I've seen 'em for under 2
grand US, they run on diesel or vegetable oil/biodiesel, and if you change the
oil and don't run 'em dry, they are good for at least 3-400K miles with little
other maintenance.

TC,
R

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Howsabout a mid-80s Mercedes diesel station wagon? *I've seen 'em for under 2
grand US, they run on diesel or vegetable oil/biodiesel, and if you change the
oil and don't run 'em dry, they are good for at least 3-400K miles with little
other maintenance.

A Mercedes fishin' car? Thats just not right.
By the way Tom, condolences. So the smell of the vehicle is your
revenge on the nephew for all his antics? After a long winter, that
thing probably reeks worse than the Pirates waders.
Frank Reid

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wrote in message
...
Howsabout a mid-80s Mercedes diesel station wagon? I've seen 'em for
under 2
grand US, they run on diesel or vegetable oil/biodiesel, and if you change
the
oil and don't run 'em dry, they are good for at least 3-400K miles with
little
other maintenance.

there's a consideration......actually, given the economic pressure on auto
sales, I might be able to get a good value on a 4wd(one of the smaller
ones), that I can then use down on the shore for beach access......Time will
tell, but if history is any guide, I will end up with some dilapidated piece
of crap that oddly remains functional despite zero amenitiesg
Tom

Goodbye Old Van
 

"Frank Reid © 2008" wrote in message
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So the smell of the vehicle is your
revenge on the nephew for all his antics? After a long winter, that
thing probably reeks worse than the Pirates waders.
Frank Reid

Mike can vouch for me, nephew deserves worse. He's a Frank, too, and we
should probably start a pool on the date in which he kills the vehicle
altogether. Actually, the smell isn't too bad, I just left the windows open,
and it shouldn't take him TOO long to remove the snow accumation from the
interior.......
Tom

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wrote


grand US, they run on diesel or vegetable oil/biodiesel,



I saw a few regular looking stations last summer in Idaho with "bio-diesel"
signs on the pumps .... I went elsewhere because I didn't/ don't know

.... can you just pump it into any and all diesels or does it require some
kind of conversion or more modern unit ?

Goodbye Old Van
 

On Fri, 6 Feb 2009 04:32:10 -0800 (PST), Frank Reid © 2008
wrote:


Howsabout a mid-80s Mercedes diesel station wagon? *I've seen 'em for under 2
grand US, they run on diesel or vegetable oil/biodiesel, and if you change the
oil and don't run 'em dry, they are good for at least 3-400K miles with little
other maintenance.

A Mercedes fishin' car? Thats just not right.
By the way Tom, condolences. So the smell of the vehicle is your
revenge on the nephew for all his antics? After a long winter, that
thing probably reeks worse than the Pirates waders.
Frank Reid

When referring to the Pirate's Waders, alway use caps on "waders".

BTE, *nothing* reeks worse than the Pirate's Waders..... well, up
until I washed 'em with Ivory Soap.

Dave

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Goodbye Old Van
 

On Feb 6, 4:11*pm, "Larry L" wrote:
wrote

grand US, they run on diesel or vegetable oil/biodiesel,

I saw a few regular looking stations last summer in Idaho with "bio-diesel"
signs on the pumps .... I went elsewhere because I didn't/ don't know

*.... can you just pump it into any and all diesels or does it require some
kind of conversion or more modern unit ?

No conversion needed. Its chemically similiar enough to petro diesel
to require nothing except a couple of additives when the temp is below
20.
Frank Reid

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I think you should look for a chevette blue in color no brakes
etc........

amc pacer...

Easier to spot laughing trout.
Frank Reid

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"Tom Littleton" wrote in message
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wrote in message
...
Howsabout a mid-80s Mercedes diesel station wagon? I've seen 'em for
under 2
grand US, they run on diesel or vegetable oil/biodiesel, and if you
change the
oil and don't run 'em dry, they are good for at least 3-400K miles with
little
other maintenance.

there's a consideration......actually, given the economic pressure on auto
sales, I might be able to get a good value on a 4wd(one of the smaller
ones), that I can then use down on the shore for beach access......Time
will tell, but if history is any guide, I will end up with some
dilapidated piece of crap that oddly remains functional despite zero
amenitiesg
Tom


What you need is something in a bronze color - it won't show the dust from
those gravel roads as fast...

Maybe four captains chairs with a rear sofa that folds down for an emergency
bed when you arrive streamside a couple of hours early.

Front and rear heat/ac..front and rear radio/CD player...flat panel TV with
a VC player...leather interior....tow package up to 7,500 pounds...

...it's like tying flies Tom....it's what Gallager said...."You got to have
style!"

john

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asadi wrote:
"Tom Littleton" wrote in message
...
wrote in message
...
Howsabout a mid-80s Mercedes diesel station wagon? I've seen 'em for
under 2
grand US, they run on diesel or vegetable oil/biodiesel, and if you
change the
oil and don't run 'em dry, they are good for at least 3-400K miles with
little
other maintenance.

there's a consideration......actually, given the economic pressure on auto
sales, I might be able to get a good value on a 4wd(one of the smaller
ones), that I can then use down on the shore for beach access......Time
will tell, but if history is any guide, I will end up with some
dilapidated piece of crap that oddly remains functional despite zero
amenitiesg
Tom


What you need is something in a bronze color - it won't show the dust from
those gravel roads as fast...

Maybe four captains chairs with a rear sofa that folds down for an emergency
bed when you arrive streamside a couple of hours early.

Front and rear heat/ac..front and rear radio/CD player...flat panel TV with
a VC player...leather interior....tow package up to 7,500 pounds...

..it's like tying flies Tom....it's what Gallager said...."You got to have
style!"

john



which brings back a fond memory of handyman's grill at 3-streamer's on a
lovely evening. so...gotta have a grill too!!

jeff

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"jeff" wrote in message
. ..
which brings back a fond memory of handyman's grill at 3-streamer's on a
lovely evening. so...gotta have a grill too!!

jeff

The Handy One takes fishing outings to a whole new level, to be sure. On my
typical dedicated fishing vehicles, I am lucky to have a grille, let alone
carry a grill.
Tom
p.s. Then again, my vehicles, while they have ferried more than a few, are
acquired with the goal of getting me to and from fishing locales. No style,
no amenities, just pure transportation.

Goodbye Old Van
 

Tom Littleton wrote:
"jeff" wrote in message
. ..
which brings back a fond memory of handyman's grill at 3-streamer's on a
lovely evening. so...gotta have a grill too!!

jeff

The Handy One takes fishing outings to a whole new level, to be sure. On my
typical dedicated fishing vehicles, I am lucky to have a grille, let alone
carry a grill.
Tom
p.s. Then again, my vehicles, while they have ferried more than a few, are
acquired with the goal of getting me to and from fishing locales. No style,
no amenities, just pure transportation.



yeah...well, as you ripen, you'll become more appreciative of such
luxuries as a handyman grilled sausage, burger, hot dog with beer at
streamside in the cool evening in the company of good folks...i'll be
happy to have you transport me to that destination in whatever vehicle
you have at the time.

jeff (a bit beyond ripe, and feeling the lure of mike's brats)

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"jeff" wrote in message
. ..
yeah...well, as you ripen, you'll become more appreciative of such
luxuries as a handyman grilled sausage, burger, hot dog with beer at
streamside in the cool evening in the company of good folks

please, don't misread me. I am nothing if not completely appreciative of
angling road trips with Mike Shaw. Heck,
I daresay I've been fortunate enough to have shared everything from
streamside dogs, to burgers, to steaks to corn on the cob, along with
suitable libations with that man on at least a hundred outings! I just don't
outfit the fishing car for such duties.
Tom

Goodbye Old Van
 

Tom Littleton wrote:
"jeff" wrote in message
. ..
yeah...well, as you ripen, you'll become more appreciative of such
luxuries as a handyman grilled sausage, burger, hot dog with beer at
streamside in the cool evening in the company of good folks

please, don't misread me. I am nothing if not completely appreciative of
angling road trips with Mike Shaw. Heck,
I daresay I've been fortunate enough to have shared everything from
streamside dogs, to burgers, to steaks to corn on the cob, along with
suitable libations with that man on at least a hundred outings! I just don't
outfit the fishing car for such duties.
Tom



but, i thought we were offering suggestions for a new old fishing
car...in these times, i think the ability to cook victuals may be an
important component. plus, if you move nearer the sand and sal****er,
you'll need one of those fancy platforms attaching to the front or rear
of your vehicle with rodholders and room for a cooler. a grill will fit
nicely too. i'll provide the grillables...

jeff (just tryin to be helpful, donchaknow...g)

Goodbye Old Van
 

"Tom Littleton" wrote in message
...

"jeff" wrote in message
. ..
which brings back a fond memory of handyman's grill at 3-streamer's on a
lovely evening. so...gotta have a grill too!!

jeff

The Handy One takes fishing outings to a whole new level, to be sure. On
my typical dedicated fishing vehicles, I am lucky to have a grille, let
alone carry a grill.
Tom
p.s. Then again, my vehicles, while they have ferried more than a few, are
acquired with the goal of getting me to and from fishing locales. No
style, no amenities, just pure transportation.



Think boy! Think!

Consider this, you got an always on 'check engine light.' A tablespoon or
two of outboard motor oil in every tank gives the prettiest little puff of
smoke...and you loosen the running boards to make that cute little flapping
mechanical bird wing sound as you go down the highway....

(not to mention it's dependable!).....I think....

john