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Jul 18, 2016 21:11 |  #1

I bought it for $500 "some assembly required" about 25 years ago. It's got a 455 .060 over, TH400 and a Ford 9-inch w/3:08:1. Had to park it in the garage for the last 11 years. I recently got it running again and thought I'd drive out to the old Castle AFB (I used to be stationed there) and take some pics at the old gas station and my old dorm.

I'm more of a landscape/nature guy, so if you have any pointers, I'm all ears.

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Jul 18, 2016 21:15 |  #2

As a post-script, I drove it into town today and on the way home I got a flat tire. No spare, so had it towed. Thankfully no damage other than the tire.

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Jul 18, 2016 21:31 |  #3

That's an iconic ride! It would look great in this light: http://img.photobucket​.com …ProStreet-Jim_TreeBKG.jpg (external link)


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Jul 18, 2016 21:38 as a reply to  @ PhotosGuy's post |  #4

Thanks! When it's running again, I will return when it's later in the day.


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Jul 18, 2016 21:39 |  #5

I don't have a lot in the way of useful pointers to offer there aside from consider your light conditions and angles like you would in landscape shooting; but I really like the framing with the "tire sale" sign. Just appropriate for one of these sleds. :)


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Jul 18, 2016 21:53 as a reply to  @ Snydremark's post |  #6

Thanks. The 4th image was taken they day before around sunset. Didn't like the partial lighting, so I went the next day earlier. Was going to shoot the car with the upcoming full moon, but need to get a tire (I'm broke now).


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