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**special-K** · 07-07-2007, 12:59 PM

I stopped by my neighbors last evening.I saw he had gotten a new HHR Panel this week and hadn`t stopped in for a week or two.He`s the guy that was looking for another 50-53 Panel.He`s older and retired and wanted something to start traveling to shows in.His wife has been bugging him to get something new and he finally did.His last new purchase was a`76 ChevyVan.He paid $20k cash and he`s got his traveler,now.Says he has enough left over to buy this California Panel in VA that`s solid and he can fix it up.He`s got other trucks that he`ll prolly sell off,now.It`s pretty cool,he`s got a`67 Panel...40 years difference.
Anyway,I walked up and the first thing he said was he drank his last beer.So,I offered to run to town for him since he already had some.He was going to ride along,then said,"why don`t you drive the Panel?"I think it`s a neat little ride.It`s red and was showing 202mi. when I got in the driver seat.Purdy dang kewl little ride for $20,000 IMO.

eedgell · 07-07-2007, 01:12 PM

How about a peep show?

RedZ71 · 07-07-2007, 01:12 PM

interesting that you posted this, as i saw my first one as well today (didnt know they existed) when i pulled into the chevy dealer to check to see if they carried an accelerator cable. it was sitting at the front of a line of HHRs and it was the only panel.

definatly a cool little vehicle!

**special-K** · 07-07-2007, 02:02 PM

The one he got was the only one at this dealer.It was brought in from a West Virginia dealer to the one he found it at.I`ll get a picture of it next to his`67.

Piece of Work · 07-07-2007, 03:25 PM

Hears a link to a site with some pics

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/06/c...ces-hhr-panel/

-Mark

'68 longbed · 07-07-2007, 03:34 PM

looks pretty good , but hate that back door line ruins the look . I'd have to weld that puppy shut, and fill it in

magsnubby · 07-07-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by '68 longbed

...hate that back door line ruins the look . I'd have to weld that puppy shut, and fill it in

...and ditch the bumpers, add roll pans, '59 Caddy tail lights, rework the grill, toss on some old school rims, slam it, prime it and flame it.

CG · 07-07-2007, 05:49 PM

Didnt Longhair get one of these? I like em.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-07-2007, 05:55 PM

Pretty neat looking little ride.

BAGGERSOCAL · 07-07-2007, 05:57 PM

Looks nice Dont think the Wife would like it

**special-K** · 07-08-2007, 08:08 AM

Looking at his I wish there wasn`t the bowtie on the piece over the tag or no piece over the tag.I was thinking a vintage "Chevrolet" script in the lower center would look good.Like the`55 front fender script or trunk shield.They are very customizable,IMHO.I wouldn`t want the factory to do everything for me.

magsnubby · 07-08-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Looking at his I wish there wasn`t the bowtie on the piece over the tag...

Toss the bumper, do a roll pan, smooth the lift gate, sink the license plate in to the pan, do some type of old school tail lights ('59 Caddy,'50 Pontiac...) and that thing would really be looking sharp.

bad6772 · 07-08-2007, 09:00 AM

these are really cool little rides, my step father just baught my mom one about 2 weeks ago. and she seems very happy with it i have yet to drive it (LOL) long story very long story. although i have rode in it. my step father is already looking to do things to it ,lower it , and is wanting change the wheels. lol he is trying to figure out how to supercharge it,lol it has about 1200 miles on it !! and my mother is 59,, she keeps B@tching at him to leave it alone or go buy him one and destroy it.lol i wish the wife liked them , i think there cool as he11

Longhorn Man · 07-09-2007, 04:43 AM

I got to check out longhair's rig... it is a red HHR panel also... VERY impressive lookin ride.
And this coming from a guy who thinks the normal HHRs are fugly.

**special-K** · 07-09-2007, 06:16 AM

No windows make them look shorter,I think.

Chevy_Man · 07-09-2007, 09:50 AM

My wife has one......silver but its not the panel and she loves it, that thing gets right at 30 mpg and that is wonderful in these gas prices times and has the old school look at that......

eric

2bits · 07-09-2007, 11:16 AM

I never liked the HHR's, they always seemed like a PT Cruiser knock off with alot less style, but this panel looks pretty nice, I'd be proud to drive one!

DAJ 67 · 07-09-2007, 11:32 AM

Here is Longhairs panel. His was the first one that I have seen. I like his alot. Nice to see Chevy going back to its roots a little bit. I wish I had a better picture. Some of the guys from Norwood Meet.

cstanley · 07-09-2007, 01:32 PM

wow, those are pretty cool! I wish i'd taken a look at Longhair's. That would make a cool shop truck. roll pan and shaved, promered, with logos on the side. someone should 'chop one up.

Scott68-93-97 · 07-10-2007, 02:57 PM

Bought the lady one a year ago, its not a panel but its been a good car for the family, thought they looked cool, good on gas, and better than a 2 door with a baby. I drove it to Idaho 900 miles almost without stopping, knocking down 30 - 32 miles per gallon. Pretty peppy for a four banger we got an LT with the 2.4 178hp. Anyways there good little cars that keep a classic look, by the way I think they look better than a PT which looks more from the future, + tons more room inside than the PT

RACINJASON22 · 07-11-2007, 01:20 AM

It was fun traveling with Longhair to the Norwood Meet and I had no problem looking at his HHR panel in the rear veiw or or following it looks good from all sides if you ask me. I like it alot more than the non-panel.

I also think it fit right in with the look of our years trucks

Kinda cool for a throw back ride.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-11-2007, 01:30 AM

i deffinitly like the panels over the normal one

68GMC454 · 07-11-2007, 10:53 AM

the nromal ones a fugly...buyt i could own the panel...i could proably live with the right side rear door, but the left would get welded shut...the slam it, paint it black, with old school flames,,,put some kinda shop logo where the windows used to be.....old scholl steelies, with baby moons and bueaty rings...hell yeah...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-11-2007, 07:33 PM

Those pannels are kool looking..

07-07-2007, 12:59 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Drove an HHR Panel I stopped by my neighbors last evening.I saw he had gotten a new HHR Panel this week and hadn`t stopped in for a week or two.He`s the guy that was looking for another 50-53 Panel.He`s older and retired and wanted something to start traveling to shows in.His wife has been bugging him to get something new and he finally did.His last new purchase was a`76 ChevyVan.He paid $20k cash and he`s got his traveler,now.Says he has enough left over to buy this California Panel in VA that`s solid and he can fix it up.He`s got other trucks that he`ll prolly sell off,now.It`s pretty cool,he`s got a`67 Panel...40 years difference. Anyway,I walked up and the first thing he said was he drank his last beer.So,I offered to run to town for him since he already had some.He was going to ride along,then said,"why don`t you drive the Panel?"I think it`s a neat little ride.It`s red and was showing 202mi. when I got in the driver seat.Purdy dang kewl little ride for $20,000 IMO. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-07-2007, 01:12 PM	#2
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: Drove an HHR Panel How about a peep show? __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

07-07-2007, 01:12 PM	#3
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	Re: Drove an HHR Panel interesting that you posted this, as i saw my first one as well today (didnt know they existed) when i pulled into the chevy dealer to check to see if they carried an accelerator cable. it was sitting at the front of a line of HHRs and it was the only panel. definatly a cool little vehicle! __________________ Jonathan 2001 ECSB Silverado Z71 1971 LB C10 Custom www.z71silverado.com

07-07-2007, 02:02 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Drove an HHR Panel The one he got was the only one at this dealer.It was brought in from a West Virginia dealer to the one he found it at.I`ll get a picture of it next to his`67. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-07-2007 at 02:02 PM.

07-07-2007, 03:25 PM	#5
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Drove an HHR Panel Hears a link to a site with some pics http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/06/c...ces-hhr-panel/ -Mark __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

07-07-2007, 03:34 PM	#6
'68 longbed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mississippi Posts: 181	Re: Drove an HHR Panel looks pretty good , but hate that back door line ruins the look . I'd have to weld that puppy shut, and fill it in

07-07-2007, 05:49 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Drove an HHR Panel Didnt Longhair get one of these? I like em.

07-07-2007, 05:55 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Drove an HHR Panel Pretty neat looking little ride. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-07-2007, 05:57 PM	#10
BAGGERSOCAL Active Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 226	Re: Drove an HHR Panel Looks nice Dont think the Wife would like it

07-08-2007, 08:08 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Drove an HHR Panel Looking at his I wish there wasn`t the bowtie on the piece over the tag or no piece over the tag.I was thinking a vintage "Chevrolet" script in the lower center would look good.Like the`55 front fender script or trunk shield.They are very customizable,IMHO.I wouldn`t want the factory to do everything for me. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-08-2007, 09:00 AM	#13
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Drove an HHR Panel these are really cool little rides, my step father just baught my mom one about 2 weeks ago. and she seems very happy with it i have yet to drive it (LOL) long story very long story. although i have rode in it. my step father is already looking to do things to it ,lower it , and is wanting change the wheels. lol he is trying to figure out how to supercharge it,lol it has about 1200 miles on it !! and my mother is 59,, she keeps B@tching at him to leave it alone or go buy him one and destroy it.lol i wish the wife liked them , i think there cool as he11

07-09-2007, 04:43 AM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Drove an HHR Panel I got to check out longhair's rig... it is a red HHR panel also... VERY impressive lookin ride. And this coming from a guy who thinks the normal HHRs are fugly.

07-09-2007, 06:16 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Drove an HHR Panel No windows make them look shorter,I think. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-09-2007, 09:50 AM	#16
Chevy_Man Tightwad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 408	Re: Drove an HHR Panel My wife has one......silver but its not the panel and she loves it, that thing gets right at 30 mpg and that is wonderful in these gas prices times and has the old school look at that...... eric __________________ 56 Chevy custom cab step side under construction 55 Chevy 210 68 SWB Stepside back burner under construction 72 Chevy LWB 84 CJ 7 05 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab 30X40 DOGHOUSE(shop) with many add ons

07-09-2007, 11:16 AM	#17
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: Drove an HHR Panel I never liked the HHR's, they always seemed like a PT Cruiser knock off with alot less style, but this panel looks pretty nice, I'd be proud to drive one! __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club



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07-09-2007, 11:32 AM	#18
DAJ 67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mount Vernon, MO Posts: 96	Re: Drove an HHR Panel Here is Longhairs panel. His was the first one that I have seen. I like his alot. Nice to see Chevy going back to its roots a little bit. I wish I had a better picture. Some of the guys from Norwood Meet. Attached Images

07-09-2007, 01:32 PM	#19
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Drove an HHR Panel wow, those are pretty cool! I wish i'd taken a look at Longhair's. That would make a cool shop truck. roll pan and shaved, promered, with logos on the side. someone should 'chop one up. __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

07-10-2007, 02:57 PM	#20
Scott68-93-97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 475	Re: Drove an HHR Panel Bought the lady one a year ago, its not a panel but its been a good car for the family, thought they looked cool, good on gas, and better than a 2 door with a baby. I drove it to Idaho 900 miles almost without stopping, knocking down 30 - 32 miles per gallon. Pretty peppy for a four banger we got an LT with the 2.4 178hp. Anyways there good little cars that keep a classic look, by the way I think they look better than a PT which looks more from the future, + tons more room inside than the PT Last edited by Scott68-93-97; 07-10-2007 at 02:59 PM.

07-11-2007, 01:20 AM	#21
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Drove an HHR Panel It was fun traveling with Longhair to the Norwood Meet and I had no problem looking at his HHR panel in the rear veiw or or following it looks good from all sides if you ask me. I like it alot more than the non-panel. I also think it fit right in with the look of our years trucks Kinda cool for a throw back ride. Attached Images __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

07-11-2007, 01:30 AM	#22
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Drove an HHR Panel i deffinitly like the panels over the normal one __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-11-2007, 10:53 AM	#23
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Drove an HHR Panel the nromal ones a fugly...buyt i could own the panel...i could proably live with the right side rear door, but the left would get welded shut...the slam it, paint it black, with old school flames,,,put some kinda shop logo where the windows used to be.....old scholl steelies, with baby moons and bueaty rings...hell yeah... __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-11-2007, 07:33 PM	#24
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Drove an HHR Panel Those pannels are kool looking.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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