Here are a few more shots...

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M. G. Burg
'10 - Dakota SXT - Daily Ride / ≈ 172.5K
.'76 - 450SLC - 107.024.12 / < .89.20 K
..'77 - 280E - 123.033.12 / > 128.20 K
...'67 - El Camino - 283ci / > 207.00 K
....'75 - Yamaha - 650XS / < 21.00 K
.....'87 - G20 Sportvan / > 206.00 K
......'85 - 4WINNS 160 I.O. / 140hp
.......'74 - Honda CT70 / Real 125
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“I didn’t really say everything I said.”
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...and four final shots of "El Benzo" !!!

Enjoy!

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M. G. Burg
'10 - Dakota SXT - Daily Ride / ≈ 172.5K
.'76 - 450SLC - 107.024.12 / < .89.20 K
..'77 - 280E - 123.033.12 / > 128.20 K
...'67 - El Camino - 283ci / > 207.00 K
....'75 - Yamaha - 650XS / < 21.00 K
.....'87 - G20 Sportvan / > 206.00 K
......'85 - 4WINNS 160 I.O. / 140hp
.......'74 - Honda CT70 / Real 125
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“I didn’t really say everything I said.”
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I didn't notice that that was a 600.

I am truly impressed now.

But the overall effect is still that I want to say "what was he thinking?"

But the fact that it was all done with a 600 is most impressive. I hope he started with one that had been hit in the rear instead of cutting up a good car.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Considering the obvious time, money and effort invested, does the diamond plate floor in the bed strike anyone else as out of place?

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

Overall it seems right in context!

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Touche.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

The blue MB 600 Pickup was Karl Middelhauve's car. I suspect that the other one is his second creation. I saw the first one at the M-100 meet in Charleston, SC in 2005. Karl runs a restoration shop that specializes in these cars.

Here is a little more detail on the truck

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With best regards

Al

M.G.

Kuan and I were there Saturday, earlier in the day. What time did you arrive? Should have dropped one of us a line.

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

---= The forest breathes, listen.
-Native American elder

Ya, I thought of Middelhauve as soon as I saw it. He also did a 600 2-door coupe which is extremely nice.

http://www.mbgrand600.com/images/67-600cpe5/67-600CPE5-5.jpg

There you go.

And the red coupe is currently listed for sale. I'll chip in a five spot

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

Yah...Kuan mentioned that he'd had been to the "All-German-Car-Show" the day before...

I had wanted to come up and see that, but I had already registered for the Sunday show...(funds were a "bit squeeky" - if you know what I mean! )

The wifey and I arrived around 0930 Sunday morning - registered and parked in front of the Ordway...I have a disc of shots that I took that day...mine was the only W123 in the show...didn't win anything...daily drivers usually aren't as "showy" as the trailer/garage-queens!

But, the sun-roof and the central-locking worked flawlessly when asked to perform for the judges...even one of the judges wasn't aware that the locks operated on vaccuum. He was impressed about the system even being able to lock the gas-cap door. I was able to demonstrate that during the judging segment...however, I didn't get a plaque or trophy.

But, I did get one hell of 2nd-degree toasting on the noggin' - damn hair, must have left it at home, or something...

I would have thought you "Twin-Cities" types would have come out Sunday to see what was in your back yard...

Next time, I'll remember to remove the "foil-cap" and post a better travel itinerary!

'Til the next show...

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M. G. Burg
'10 - Dakota SXT - Daily Ride / ≈ 172.5K
.'76 - 450SLC - 107.024.12 / < .89.20 K
..'77 - 280E - 123.033.12 / > 128.20 K
...'67 - El Camino - 283ci / > 207.00 K
....'75 - Yamaha - 650XS / < 21.00 K
.....'87 - G20 Sportvan / > 206.00 K
......'85 - 4WINNS 160 I.O. / 140hp
.......'74 - Honda CT70 / Real 125
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“I didn’t really say everything I said.”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ Yogi Berra ~

We're all in church Sunday! Good Lutherans -- (I've strayed from the flock).

Yeah, let us know when you come 'round these parts.

You missed the "Back to the 50's" car show at the MN state fairgrounds. Nearly 12,000 cars registered that Saturday. I spent a good 5 hrs walking around, a dizzying array of oldies. Pure heaven. Only so many car shows one can goto I guess.

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

---= The forest breathes, listen.
-Native American elder

you want an MB PU? here you go:

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72 W114/M130

RedMeat cartoon

Howdy Ted,
Mercedes built G wagen pick-ups. I don't think any made it to the U.S.

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Frank X. Morris
17 Kia Niro
08 Jeep Wrangler 4 door unlimited

Now... thats COOL!!!!!!!!

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Matt (SD,CA)

1984 300SD.. White/Chrome Bunts..Green

1997 2500 Dodge Ram 5.9 Cummins 12 Valve 36 PSI of Boost = 400+hp & 800+tQ .. ..Greenspeed

2004 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Quad Cab Cummins 5.9 H.O "596hp/1225tq" 6 spd. Man. Leather Heated seats/Loaded..Flame Red....GREENSPEED

Global warming...Doing my part, Smokin da hippies..

Fight the good fight!......