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superchevy · 08-13-2002, 09:04 AM

Man that front end just sucksssssss.
Need to kick those stylists in the a$$.
SC

HuggerCST · 08-13-2002, 09:17 AM

I agree. Fugly. And the bonehead that decided to stop making camaros was probably the same bonehead that decided to stop making police package RWD Impalas, and Impala SS's. It makes sense to me! NOT!

68 Suburban · 08-13-2002, 09:24 AM

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And the bonehead that decided to stop making camaros was probably the same bonehead that decided to stop making police package RWD Impalas, and Impala SS's

If the public doesn't buy, the manufactures don't make. When I graduated High School, most guys dream was to have a Camaro/Firebird. Now it is a Tahoe with 20 inch rims. Times change. It is simple dollars and cents. GM held on to the Camaro as long as they could, but sales sucked.

Low69CST · 08-13-2002, 09:52 AM

I think the specs of that truck are awesome, but I hate the new front ends on those trucks. I like the Avalanche, but not on the truck style bed and cab. The older style looks sooo much better.

cdh67 · 08-13-2002, 12:12 PM

Somewhere there is article that lays out the new SS timeline.The one pictured is just the first in the line of the many of new SS trucks.There is still a 2WD 6.0 lilter supercharged planned.If I find the link I will let you guys know.Trust me when I read what they are planning,they are headed in the right direction and GM was the only car company that made money last year.I hope they can keep doing what they are planning.

Jmac05 · 08-13-2002, 12:32 PM

Given the popularity of the new "old styles" like the PT Cruiser, and the new F@rd t-bird, should chevy re-design, and re issue the El Camino? DO you think it would sell? Would you look into getting one?

Gary68 · 08-13-2002, 12:59 PM

Hey, if GM put the Cadillac Northstar engine in a pickup they could put Ford out of business permanently. Everyone should acknowledge that GM's on-the-go push button 4x4 was a big advance.

Longhorn Man · 08-13-2002, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by Jmac05
Given the popularity of the new "old styles" like the PT Cruiser, and the new F@rd t-bird, should chevy re-design, and re issue the El Camino?

The new Chevy SS-R pick up...V-8, 6 speed, rear wheel drive...and a removable hard top.
I only hope they keep the price down. Due out soon.
This thing makes me tingle..I got a model of it on top of my moniter.

Click the link for a butt load of thumb nails...doubt you can read it though...not in english. http://www.autotuning.cz/supersport/...r/chevyssr.htm

NuBomb · 08-13-2002, 05:43 PM

GM may be moving in the right direction, but not on the looks of the new trucks. I usually don't have much opinion on something I cannot afford, but the new trucks just don't look good. It's much more exciting to see a nice 67-72 or even a nice 81-87 truck. I would rather pay $10,000 for a nice 87 with FI than pay $15,000 for a new truck. And there is no way you could even come close to one of those for $15,000. But I'm sure they will sell them. I see those avalanches everywhere.

Stepside · 08-13-2002, 06:23 PM

As long as the insurance companies ( banks ) run things, you'll never see an affordable muscle car or truck from GM. Seems they are playing the political correctness, left coast, tree hugging, MADD, Rainbow Coalition, ect. game. They have no choice. We do not stand up for our rights like the lefties do. The sad thing, we're out-numbered now. It's gonna get worse. Our trucks are junk. Then what? just my 2¢

08-13-2002, 09:04 AM	#26
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08-13-2002, 09:17 AM	#27
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	I agree. Fugly. And the bonehead that decided to stop making camaros was probably the same bonehead that decided to stop making police package RWD Impalas, and Impala SS's. It makes sense to me! NOT! __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-13-2002, 09:52 AM	#29
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I think the specs of that truck are awesome, but I hate the new front ends on those trucks. I like the Avalanche, but not on the truck style bed and cab. The older style looks sooo much better. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

08-13-2002, 12:12 PM	#30
cdh67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Kansas City Posts: 19	Somewhere there is article that lays out the new SS timeline.The one pictured is just the first in the line of the many of new SS trucks.There is still a 2WD 6.0 lilter supercharged planned.If I find the link I will let you guys know.Trust me when I read what they are planning,they are headed in the right direction and GM was the only car company that made money last year.I hope they can keep doing what they are planning. __________________ Craig Hager tech1@chevyduty.com 1-816-741-8029ext501

08-13-2002, 12:32 PM	#31
Jmac05 L.E.D. Tail lights, Baby! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 290	El Camino? Given the popularity of the new "old styles" like the PT Cruiser, and the new F@rd t-bird, should chevy re-design, and re issue the El Camino? DO you think it would sell? Would you look into getting one? __________________ *Prov 3:5-8* "Hook 'em" L.E.D. Taillights for sale NOW!!! If interested, visit: www.earlyclassic.com or our website: www.jmcled.com All 67-72 GM Taillights are on sale untill 5 p.m. on Dec 15th, with Guaranteed Christmas delivery! joel.mcwaters@jmcled.com

08-13-2002, 12:59 PM	#32
Gary68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9	Hey, if GM put the Cadillac Northstar engine in a pickup they could put Ford out of business permanently. Everyone should acknowledge that GM's on-the-go push button 4x4 was a big advance.

08-13-2002, 05:43 PM	#34
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Fugly is right GM may be moving in the right direction, but not on the looks of the new trucks. I usually don't have much opinion on something I cannot afford, but the new trucks just don't look good. It's much more exciting to see a nice 67-72 or even a nice 81-87 truck. I would rather pay $10,000 for a nice 87 with FI than pay $15,000 for a new truck. And there is no way you could even come close to one of those for $15,000. But I'm sure they will sell them. I see those avalanches everywhere. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

08-13-2002, 06:23 PM	#35
Stepside Gasser Join Date: May 2000 Location: Thomasville,NC USA Posts: 456	As long as the insurance companies ( banks ) run things, you'll never see an affordable muscle car or truck from GM. Seems they are playing the political correctness, left coast, tree hugging, MADD, Rainbow Coalition, ect. game. They have no choice. We do not stand up for our rights like the lefties do. The sad thing, we're out-numbered now. It's gonna get worse. Our trucks are junk. Then what? just my 2¢ __________________ :thud 70 sstep tubbed, Muncie, double hump, snowflake,



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