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Old 04-05-2024, 04:26 PM   #21
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Thanks for the information, I appreciate the reply.
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Old 04-05-2024, 04:32 PM   #22
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Let me know what you guys figure out on the proper terminology. You know where to find me, I'll be in the garage working on my 5 window coupe and a400.
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Old 04-05-2024, 05:01 PM   #23
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You mean your 400-A.
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Old 04-05-2024, 06:30 PM   #24
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I still think it’s a pretty good possibility (whatever it’s called)
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Old 04-05-2024, 07:30 PM   #25
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Where's the advert?
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Old 04-05-2024, 09:19 PM   #26
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Where's the advert?
The first post is the ad.
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Old 04-06-2024, 08:49 AM   #27
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I have an “Open Cab” 28 pickup truck. A lot more people know what I’m talking about if i call it a roadster pickup than do if i call it an open cab. Some people don’t even know what roadster means so for them I call it a “Convertible” pickup, everybody knows what that mean. While I agree it’s not correct but it’s about communication not correctness.After all, if I asked you for a “Kleenex” you would know what I needed.
A great opportunity to teach. The option is to not take advantage of that opportunity and let "a lot more people" walk away remaining ignorant of the facts / truth.
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Old 04-09-2024, 05:13 PM   #28
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This discussion reminds me of the discussion between two French philosophers: "Yes, I know it works, but does it work in theory!"
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