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Old 06-07-2004, 12:09 AM
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you won't believe what I saw today

This afternoon about 40 miles out of Little Rock I spotted a W123 pick-up. Appeared to be a fairly clean rework of a TD. I managed to grab a picture as I scooted on by, but only had time for one shot. I have been unable to access my server using my FTP through the hotel's internet hook up so the pic will have to wait until I get back to Michigan.

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Old 06-07-2004, 01:22 AM
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here's a shot of a pickup mb i once saw...
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Old 06-07-2004, 10:05 PM
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Here is the picture, sorry for the size, my laptop has a different program than my computer in California and I haven't figured out how to resize yet.

Anyway, ignore the squashed bugs on my windshield...I tried dodging them but to no avail.

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Old 06-07-2004, 10:35 PM
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A German El Camino, or "Die Wiese":p
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Old 06-07-2004, 10:59 PM
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Interesting piece of work. While I'm not a big fan of the 'Camino' body style, you gotta give them credit for doing a fine job on that car.

Mike,
You must have have set a fast shutter speed. That truck looks like it's sitting still.
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Old 06-07-2004, 11:29 PM
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I'm not big on the el-camino either. Maybe if it looked more like a Ranchero!!!!

Although it does look like a clean piece of work. Thanks.

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Old 06-08-2004, 12:34 AM
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I don't see a star at the end of your hood.
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Sweet. Wonder how it handles.
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Old 06-08-2004, 07:25 AM
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Ya know, that looks like mid 80s El Camino glass in the back window. Too bad they didn't somehow use the rear hatch glass from the wagon .
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Where did the two rear doors of the TD go???
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Old 06-08-2004, 08:19 AM
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You know that is cool.............................

Good way to save a 123 wagon with rear roof damage but otherwise good car.
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Old 06-08-2004, 10:20 AM
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Where did the two rear doors of the TD go???
They used lots of that amazing French repair material: bondeaux
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Old 06-08-2004, 11:01 AM
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maybe it started out as a coupe?

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Old 06-08-2004, 11:29 AM
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Randy,
As far as shutter speed , I used my digital set to "auto". I was very curious to see how well the picture turned out as I wasn't in a position to review the shot. By the time I realized what was ahead I only had a mili-second or two to grab the shot
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Old 06-08-2004, 12:12 PM
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maybe it started out as a coupe?

don

But it has the quarter panels, tail lights, bumper and lower tailgate of the wagon.

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