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**Stocker** · 09-04-2022, 09:34 AM

Looks like we lost another one. The Mill Fire in Weed (N. Cal), 4000 acres, 200+ structures.

**GOPAPA** · 09-04-2022, 09:48 AM

First the home that is more important and then the old truck that must of been perfect for a classic .. what a shame for them people who lost both and others too.

**special-K** · 09-04-2022, 09:54 AM

So sad. I hope they can kill that fire soon

72c20customcamper · 09-04-2022, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Vega was 1971 Motor Trend Car of the Year

And the car of the year in 72 . Citroen

CG · 09-04-2022, 11:14 AM

Ill take one of those in a wagon.

**special-K** · 09-04-2022, 02:39 PM

Riding on nitrogen.

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-05-2022, 02:03 AM

I always liked those Citroen's. They were just so freakishly weird.

Charles De Gaulle liked them.

De Gaulle was being driven with his wife from the Elysee Palace to Orly Airport. 12 gunmen opened fire on the presidential Citroën DS. As History tells it, “A hail of 140 bullets, most of them coming from behind, killed two of the president’s motorcycle bodyguards, shattered the car’s rear window and punctured all four of its tires.” Other reports have said the bullets blew out two or three tires instead.

While it went into a skid at first, the car’s suspension kept it level and drivable, even without the aid of tires. De Gaulle’s driver managed to escape the situation, and the president and his wife made it to the airport unharmed.

The DS’ role in thwarting the attempt on his life made De Gaulle love the car even more. He refused to travel in anything else.

The DS takes a lickin and keeps on tickin.

Still weird looking. But I'd take one. Never know when of my ex wives may show up and I'll need a getaway car.

**special-K** · 09-05-2022, 07:24 AM

My mom's good friend is a serious Citroen nut. He is in his 90s now, but has a few and his two sons about my age carry it on. He lives up near my mom in the mountains and his sons come up most weekends to work on them. He has a big garage full in various forms. I've had the tour. He was an aircraft mechanic in the Air Force. I can see the attraction to these overdesigned exotic engineer's dream cars that were about as practical for the average person as owning an airplane. The company even ran itself bankrupt a few times rather than design simpler more affordable to build cars. And they did make one that rivals the VW Bug, the 2CV. That is the one my mom, who never drove, always said she loved. Of course, these guys have no interest in those. When I mentioned those simple basic cars they said, "Oh yeah, the 2CV". My mom goes down by Wash DC with him once a month to a Citroen Club meeting.

I really like the 2CVs. They made pickup and panel trucks, too. Also a Sahara model. These things were built from 1948 till 1990!

A '57, a '90, a pickup, a panel, and a '50 Sahara

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-05-2022, 08:12 AM

If I remember correctly the 2CV's were designed to be able to drive through a plowed field or something like that.

**special-K** · 09-05-2022, 10:20 AM

Yep. One design objective given to the engineers was to be able to carry eggs across a plowed field. These things were the same as VWs, a gov't plan to bring the automobile to rural farmers to mobilize their market in the '30s. Another objective was to get 80 mpg! I could use one of these quirky panel trucks. You can keep the ones they offer today. These things were ahead of their time when you look at these teeny vans they have today. Only what you need, nothing more. Here ya go!

Later on they offered other models and in other markets they came up with their own models. There were even "fancy (???)" models and a 2dr. I say a coach-built 2dr convertible that looked cool. Stuff a Honda Civic motor in there and have yourself a real beast!

They even had a Picasso model

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-05-2022, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

They even had a Picasso model

Somebody got ahold of some good drugs there.

It looks more like a Salvador Dali to me. They were both pretty out there.

**Boog** · 09-05-2022, 03:36 PM

That little car has an absolutely insane amount of suspension travel. They were economical but couldn't carry much.

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-05-2022, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

That little car has an absolutely insane amount of suspension travel. They were economical but couldn't carry much.

But could they get a fat chick home from a bar? That is the question.

**Stocker** · 09-05-2022, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

But could they get a fat chick home from a bar? That is the question.

That might be a design parameter -- saving you from yourself by not being able to bring home a fat chick.

**Steeveedee** · 09-05-2022, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

That might be a design parameter -- saving you from yourself by not being able to bring home a fat chick.

1 foot 1 foot 1 foot 1 foot 1 foot 1 foot 1 foot 1 foot 1 foot 1 foot 1 foot. OK, that's 11 feet, but I still ain't touching that.

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-06-2022, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stocker

That might be a design parameter -- saving you from yourself by not being able to bring home a fat chick.

It's all good if you have your beer googles on.

I don't mean to bag on fat chicks. I like them. They are waaay better than the psycho lunatic hot chicks that won't go away. I've known a few of them and it didn't go well. I could tell a few stories about them. Too many and none of them are good.

Speaking of Deux Chevaux's. I used to read the meter at this guys house and he had real nice one. One day it had a for sale sign in it. I thought that's cool. I always liked that little car. But then I saw the price. $10.000.

Keep in mind that this was 1982. I had just bought a brand new Datsun pickup for $5858. It's funny how I remember that price. It was the first new car that I ever bought.

Say what you want about mini trucks but they were cheap, got good mileage, and you could beat the snot out of them. I lowered mine, put in a sliding rear window and a loud stereo and I was Joe Cool.

It was a cool truck and I commuted so I needed the mileage and reliability.

Then my first wife wrecked it. Thanks honey. Borrow my truck anytime.

**special-K** · 09-06-2022, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

That little car has an absolutely insane amount of suspension travel. They were economical but couldn't carry much.

I read they were designed to haul 150# of cargo. Just enough for a farmer to bring things to market in town. Simpler times.

I guess you couldn't bring all your friends along to town

Warrens69GMC · 09-06-2022, 09:12 AM

I know some of you chop chop

**special-K** · 09-06-2022, 10:06 AM

Alrighty then.

That's a whole lot of room to crawl around in.

CG · 09-06-2022, 01:31 PM

I wonder if its a front wheel drive having that Toronado grill treatment

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-06-2022, 01:41 PM

All I know is that I wouldn't want to parallel park it.

**special-K** · 09-06-2022, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

I wonder if its a front wheel drive having that Toronado grill treatment

That's what I figure. It's got the wheels and that would be an easy way to make it so long. I'm thinking the cab is widened

**FleetsidePaul** · 09-06-2022, 02:45 PM

I'll just keep my meth lab looking Winnebago. It seems more comfortable than that. I don't crawl on my knees unless my wife is mad or I want to get promoted.

**GOPAPA** · 09-06-2022, 04:39 PM

[QUOTE=FleetsidePaul;9114073]I don't take a lot of pictures. But I find many other pictures interesting. What have you?

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Tom · 09-06-2022, 05:27 PM

You want ramdom? I got random.

09-04-2022, 09:34 AM	#51
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. Looks like we lost another one. The Mill Fire in Weed (N. Cal), 4000 acres, 200+ structures. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

09-04-2022, 09:48 AM	#52
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,353	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. First the home that is more important and then the old truck that must of been perfect for a classic .. what a shame for them people who lost both and others too. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

09-04-2022, 09:54 AM	#53
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. So sad. I hope they can kill that fire soon __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-04-2022, 11:14 AM	#55
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,781	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. Ill take one of those in a wagon. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

09-04-2022, 02:39 PM	#56
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. Riding on nitrogen. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-05-2022, 02:03 AM	#57
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. I always liked those Citroen's. They were just so freakishly weird. Charles De Gaulle liked them. De Gaulle was being driven with his wife from the Elysee Palace to Orly Airport. 12 gunmen opened fire on the presidential Citroën DS. As History tells it, “A hail of 140 bullets, most of them coming from behind, killed two of the president’s motorcycle bodyguards, shattered the car’s rear window and punctured all four of its tires.” Other reports have said the bullets blew out two or three tires instead. While it went into a skid at first, the car’s suspension kept it level and drivable, even without the aid of tires. De Gaulle’s driver managed to escape the situation, and the president and his wife made it to the airport unharmed. The DS’ role in thwarting the attempt on his life made De Gaulle love the car even more. He refused to travel in anything else. The DS takes a lickin and keeps on tickin. Still weird looking. But I'd take one. Never know when of my ex wives may show up and I'll need a getaway car. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God. Last edited by FleetsidePaul; 09-05-2022 at 02:27 AM.

09-05-2022, 07:24 AM	#58
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. My mom's good friend is a serious Citroen nut. He is in his 90s now, but has a few and his two sons about my age carry it on. He lives up near my mom in the mountains and his sons come up most weekends to work on them. He has a big garage full in various forms. I've had the tour. He was an aircraft mechanic in the Air Force. I can see the attraction to these overdesigned exotic engineer's dream cars that were about as practical for the average person as owning an airplane. The company even ran itself bankrupt a few times rather than design simpler more affordable to build cars. And they did make one that rivals the VW Bug, the 2CV. That is the one my mom, who never drove, always said she loved. Of course, these guys have no interest in those. When I mentioned those simple basic cars they said, "Oh yeah, the 2CV". My mom goes down by Wash DC with him once a month to a Citroen Club meeting. I really like the 2CVs. They made pickup and panel trucks, too. Also a Sahara model. These things were built from 1948 till 1990! A '57, a '90, a pickup, a panel, and a '50 Sahara Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-05-2022, 08:12 AM	#59
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. If I remember correctly the 2CV's were designed to be able to drive through a plowed field or something like that. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

09-05-2022, 10:20 AM	#60
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. Yep. One design objective given to the engineers was to be able to carry eggs across a plowed field. These things were the same as VWs, a gov't plan to bring the automobile to rural farmers to mobilize their market in the '30s. Another objective was to get 80 mpg! I could use one of these quirky panel trucks. You can keep the ones they offer today. These things were ahead of their time when you look at these teeny vans they have today. Only what you need, nothing more. Here ya go! Later on they offered other models and in other markets they came up with their own models. There were even "fancy (???)" models and a 2dr. I say a coach-built 2dr convertible that looked cool. Stuff a Honda Civic motor in there and have yourself a real beast! They even had a Picasso model Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-05-2022, 03:36 PM	#62
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. That little car has an absolutely insane amount of suspension travel. They were economical but couldn't carry much. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-06-2022, 09:12 AM	#68
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09-06-2022, 10:06 AM	#69
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. Alrighty then. That's a whole lot of room to crawl around in. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-06-2022, 01:31 PM	#70
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,781	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. I wonder if its a front wheel drive having that Toronado grill treatment __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

09-06-2022, 01:41 PM	#71
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. All I know is that I wouldn't want to parallel park it. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

09-06-2022, 02:45 PM	#73
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. I'll just keep my meth lab looking Winnebago. It seems more comfortable than that. I don't crawl on my knees unless my wife is mad or I want to get promoted. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.



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09-06-2022, 04:39 PM	#74
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,353	Re: Random pictures that you did not take. [QUOTE=FleetsidePaul;9114073]I don't take a lot of pictures. But I find many other pictures interesting. What have you? Elvis and his Mother __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart. Last edited by GOPAPA; 09-06-2022 at 08:14 PM.

09-06-2022, 05:27 PM	#75
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