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Old 12-09-2008, 07:55 AM
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There ought to be a law.... Benz abuse

What the helll.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1973-MERCEDES-BENZ-SMALL-TRUCK-CUSTOM-ONE-OF-A-KIND_W0QQitemZ180312707127QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash= item180312707127&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72:727|65:12|39:1|240:1318#ht_787wt_0

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Old 12-09-2008, 08:00 AM
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It looks like they did a pretty decent job, at least they could have cleaned up the engine a little bit.
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Old 12-09-2008, 08:30 AM
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I like it! I emailed for more pics and details. I need a fuel efficient truck and have a spare motor laying around.
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Old 12-09-2008, 08:31 AM
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are you supposed to mix concrete in the engine bay?
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Old 12-09-2008, 08:43 AM
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That's one of the best looking MB truck conversions I've seen. Except for the rear bumper it's well done.
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Old 12-09-2008, 08:45 AM
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Arkansas can be dusty..

If I was out there I'd nab it. Wouldn't mind a MB diesel pickup
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Old 12-09-2008, 08:49 AM
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ad says no clear title.
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Old 12-09-2008, 08:54 AM
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ad says no clear title.
I guess you'd have to apply for a salvage title. Plus it's going to need an engine, bodywork and paint (minimum).

I'm curious if it will go for anything over $500.
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It looks like it has a lot of potential, to me. With some work, it could be a nice truck.
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Old 12-09-2008, 09:37 AM
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ad says no clear title.
From fairly close to the bottom of the listing:

AGAIN THIS IS BEING SOLD AS PARTS . AND IT DOES HAVE A CLEAR ARKANSAS TITLE.
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Old 12-09-2008, 09:39 AM
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I guess you'd have to apply for a salvage title. Plus it's going to need an engine, bodywork and paint (minimum).

I'm curious if it will go for anything over $500.
I am not interested for much more than that. I emailed asking for some bed shots and dimensions.
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Old 12-09-2008, 09:51 AM
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I am not interested for much more than that. I emailed asking for some bed shots and dimensions.
It would make an awesome work/farm truck.
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Old 12-09-2008, 10:20 AM
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I really like it. Drop a turbo 617 or 603 in it and it would be a great little truck. It looks like they did a real good job in converting it. If I had the room, I would bid for it.
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Old 12-09-2008, 10:25 AM
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What's worse, "benz abuse" by turning it into a Benzamino which looks nicely done, or being scrapped and turning into steel for a bridge in China? Someday I'll own a Benzamino.
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Old 12-09-2008, 10:36 AM
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I think the rear lights and talegate are from a VW Caddy. I wish the pictures were better lit, it looks like it was well done.

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