El Camino
11-13-2002, 02:32 PM
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El Camino
Yeah I know this is a BIG grey area among GM loyals, but I personally like the EL Camino. In accordance with that I thought I would show you this
I found it on the web and this is the only picture I could find of it. Now notice the supercharged emblem on the pass. side rear bumper. I think this is a modified W-body monte carlo(also take a look at the b pilar). Now I say if GM is going to bring it out then do it right. If you are going to make a Camino give us a UTE
I found it on the web and this is the only picture I could find of it. Now notice the supercharged emblem on the pass. side rear bumper. I think this is a modified W-body monte carlo(also take a look at the b pilar). Now I say if GM is going to bring it out then do it right. If you are going to make a Camino give us a UTE
11-13-2002, 02:48 PM
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Now that's what I'm talking about! 
I too think the color is excellent. What's really curious is that it seems to be Impala bodywork grafted on a UTE. the doors & window glass is purely UTE. Also curious is what is it doing at SEMA??
It's not advertising aftermarket parts, and it's not a variation of an existing car (ie: GPX).
Since it was at SEMA, it will almost certainly be at LAIAS (we get alot of SEMA leftovers). Can't wait to take a gander at it then.
I too think the color is excellent. What's really curious is that it seems to be Impala bodywork grafted on a UTE. the doors & window glass is purely UTE. Also curious is what is it doing at SEMA??
It's not advertising aftermarket parts, and it's not a variation of an existing car (ie: GPX). Since it was at SEMA, it will almost certainly be at LAIAS (we get alot of SEMA leftovers). Can't wait to take a gander at it then.
That is nice! A little Impala on the tail lights but other than that, it lookes great! I think if they had put that in the market it should sell quite well.
11-13-2002, 04:42 PM
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Yeah, looks like the Ute's profile to me. Maybe just a feeler to guage response. You'd think there'd be a room in today's truck/utility-driven market for it. Too Frankenstein? I don't think anymore than the originals. Again, hopefully not FWD SC V6...
11-13-2002, 09:32 PM
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Yeah it is a little freekish, but I kinda like it. I can't quite figure out if I like or dislike the lights on the tailgate. It's not as boring as the utes rear but I don't think I've seen that on truck before.
It looks like it would be a fun and practical daily commuter. Hmmmmm?
It looks like it would be a fun and practical daily commuter. Hmmmmm?
11-13-2002, 11:38 PM
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Guys , guys, guys.... stop kidding yourselves... I know you want to believe it...
BUT THAT IS NOT THE AUSSIE UTE PLATFORM !!!!!!
IMO its based of the new impala FWD transversily mounted supercharged V6 ... bOOOO !!!!
BUT THAT IS NOT THE AUSSIE UTE PLATFORM !!!!!!
IMO its based of the new impala FWD transversily mounted supercharged V6 ... bOOOO !!!!
11-13-2002, 11:55 PM
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have a look at this picture and then the original pic in the thread and tell me what platform its on...
http://www.chevrolet.com/impala/imag...ry_major01.jpg
http://www.chevrolet.com/impala/imag...ry_major01.jpg
11-14-2002, 12:46 AM
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Originally posted by Ude-lose
Guys , guys, guys.... stop kidding yourselves... I know you want to believe it...
BUT THAT IS NOT THE AUSSIE UTE PLATFORM !!!!!!
IMO its based of the new impala FWD transversily mounted supercharged V6 ... bOOOO !!!!
Guys , guys, guys.... stop kidding yourselves... I know you want to believe it...
BUT THAT IS NOT THE AUSSIE UTE PLATFORM !!!!!!
IMO its based of the new impala FWD transversily mounted supercharged V6 ... bOOOO !!!!
