I was taking it the other way. Light towing, more hauling (internal and external), distinctive form that identifies it's function, with a touring car feel.

Not a truck nor a sports car...yet

 

I'm good with that also, Tim.

 

For some reason the removeable fiberglass 'cap' of the '73-'91 C/K series Blazers seems like an idea whose time has come again with this kind of vehicle.

Of course urban folks and those of us without a garage would be kinda screwed.

 

Yep, a Nomad stationwagon would be alright to build off of that idea.

 

okay! Camaro

 

Can you say "NAFTA?"

 

What this post started out as made me think of a car that was done kinda like this in the past................



............................the Fiero...............

I think.....and the key word is 'think' that Mr. Lutz was talking about how to save costs......worldwide........and I think there IS merit to what he's saying.

That said.....I'm not so sure he's talking about North America........

As to a Camaro or anything else that is cobbled together? No way....I'd rather never see the car come back....

 

I agree!

 

Thank you sir. Do it right or don't do it.

I didn't think the Fiero was meant to be or ever really considered cheap and crude as much as a dedicated urban transport vehicle that somehow developed a sportscar following.

 

If I remember correctly, the original Fiero used the complete X-car (Citation), engine cradle, powertrain, and front suspension, in back and the Chevette's front suspension and steering in front.

 

Holy cow, now that would be cobbled together!

I always thought it was a dedicated chassis. Now I'm especially impressed with what Lotus did with the suspension in '88.

 

Fiero had some humble, cobbled up beginnings. It had to be sold to management as an economical "commuter car" rather than a sports car. A 2 seat sports car had way too many political connotations for GM back then, ie., Corvette competitor at a fraction of the price.


Getting back to this GMT355 Nomad, what will contractors buy now that the Astro is no longer in production? Remember, it's a work truck.

 

"The work truck that likes to have fun"....that is.

 

Dude...no offense....but after the "Hey baby, my car's got IRS" tag line....you should stick to making people's eyes better.

Seriously though...could this be good platform for a midsize Avalnche type vehicle, but 2WD or AWD, with no off-road intensions and a much more car like, or touring personality? That would seem to be a good balance between work and play.

 

I'm sticking to my Nomad idea Tim.

But get a Camaro too.....because IRS does get the babes.