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PostPosted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 11:13 pm    Post subject: Re: curious what this really is Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 11:16 pm    Post subject: Re: curious what this really is Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:51 pm    Post subject: Re: curious what this really is Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 17, 2024 8:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Curious what this really is - East German Bus Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 05, 2024 1:48 am    Post subject: Re: Curious what this really is - East German Bus Reply with quote

a couple more pics

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 10, 2024 6:21 am    Post subject: Re: Curious what this really is - East German Bus Reply with quote

a fleischer 'bus' based on kubel running gear, four were made apparently in gera, east germany. the company became known for making touring coaches

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 10, 2024 8:28 am    Post subject: Re: curious what this really is Reply with quote

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I have an old "folding wire seat" like those shown. Lightweight and flat folding, but be careful shifting your weight! Not ideal for the typical current American body size.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 04, 2025 9:38 am    Post subject: Re: Curious what this really is - East German Bus Reply with quote

It would be fun if more East German buses had survived.

They look like TEMU buses
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