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This one is hilarious 
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01-07-2016, 10:12 AM
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My favorite won't display because the vBulletin software butts in. the ******* is 'dratsab' backward:
[IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QDg7X1la7EY/VosEKA-8VDI/AAAAAAAEEB8/05AjKaLEcHg/s1600/Los-*******os-Renault-Dauphine.jpg[/IMG]
Apparently it censors English and lets Spanish slide.
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That's so cool, I've went ahead and posted it in another forum. I had to take the prefix out of the title is all.
Renault-Dauphine
Random UnAerodynamic Cars and Trucks Thread - Page 12 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com
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01-16-2016, 10:07 PM
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But the Dauphine doesn't seem so un-aerodynamic at all.
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01-17-2016, 06:00 AM
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Did you notice the Argentinian bumper over-rider?
I actually posted the picture because I like the mouth/tongue on the Karmann Ghia.
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01-19-2016, 08:11 PM
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Did you notice the Argentinian bumper over-rider?
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Sure. They were also used back here, but mostly in Volkswagens.
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I actually posted the picture because I like the mouth/tongue on the Karmann Ghia.
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01-25-2016, 08:02 PM
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Though this raised roof doesn't look that great at all, this Kombi would be a nice base for a motorhome. Would just require an engine more suitable to its weight. VR6? 
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01-25-2016, 09:50 PM
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Is this the *new* re-issued VW Macro-Home RV?
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No. That would be Walter:
http://walterthebus.org/scribbles/
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01-25-2016, 10:30 PM
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http://walterthebus.org/specs/
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Chassis- Wheelbase - 186.5 inches
- Width - 100 inches
- Length - 368.5 inches (30.7 feet)
- Height - 13 feet 2 inches
- Weight - 19,500 pounds
Drivetrain- Tires - 445/95R25 Bridgestone Steel Highway
- Radials 57 inches tall
- 4 Point Full Time 4 Wheel Drive
- Inboard 4 wheel disc brakes with air actuated dual master cylinders
- 844 cubic inch V8 engine - mounted in rear - currently runs on gasoline
- Manual transmission - 3 forward speeds and 1 reverse
- Torque Converter Drive with separate manual clutch for gear changes
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https://www.google.com/search?q=waktr+fire+truck
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01-28-2016, 06:01 AM
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02-02-2016, 11:27 PM
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