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johnco 02-13-2009 06:50 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RWebb (Post 4483747)
wow - the Ranchero lives!

thx for the spy shot
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1234579773.jpg

LakeCleElum 02-13-2009 09:15 PM
I was so impressed the last time I was in Australia, I bought a model of one and have it on my desk. The V8 ones are pretty fast......

Porsche_monkey 02-14-2009 05:26 AM
I can't believe you missed my thread on that car three years ago. Has your memory gone completely? ;)

Jim Richards 02-14-2009 05:38 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy (Post 4483809)
It's going to be the next Aussie Pontiac. Say hello to the G8 ST, coming in 2010.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=130706

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/res...G8-ST-live.jpg
They really shouldn't uglify it by giving it a Poncho facelift.

sammyg2 02-14-2009 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy (Post 4484385)
How many people actually use their truck to haul loads of cement or a 5th wheel trailer? At least this thing gives you the ability to haul sheetrock or a rototiller, while still being fun to drive and getting good MPG. Hell, I'd drive one.
How many people who drive trucks don't have any room behind the front seat?
I haul stuff in my truck occasionally but probably not often enough to justify having a truck. But I also have 4 doors and room for 6 people.
I have most of the advantages and flexibilities of a truck and the advantages of a car.

Many years ago I had a two door truck without an extended cab of any kind. Once I upgraded to an extended cab I swore I'd never go back no matter what. Once I realized what I was missing I realized how much it sucked not having that extra room.

J1NX3D 02-14-2009 01:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sammyg2 (Post 4485354)

Many years ago I had a two door truck without an extended cab of any kind. Once I upgraded to an extended cab I swore I'd never go back no matter what. Once I realized what I was missing I realized how much it sucked not having that extra room.
Holden also have the Crewman S and SS but they don't handle as well:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Holden/auction-183634126.htm
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...09100_full.jpg

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...09105_full.jpg

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Holden/auction-201053114.htm
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...25355_full.jpg

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...24979_full.jpg

:)

Joe Bob 02-14-2009 02:56 PM
That's screams "Mullet Time".....

HardDrive 02-14-2009 03:05 PM
It took me a long time to forget about these cheesy walaroowagons after my most recent trip to Australia.

Thanks for nothing. Now I have to go wash out my minds eye with boric acid.

FUGLY.

Rufblackbird 02-14-2009 11:26 PM
this one was at SEMA a few months ago in the GM booth:

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...EMA2008601.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...EMA2008602.jpg

MMARSH 02-15-2009 01:31 AM
Pontiac scraped it. Curious what will happen to the ones that were built for the auto shows and the press. Probably be at Barrett Jackson in a few years.

dewolf 02-15-2009 01:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MMARSH (Post 4486719)
Pontiac scraped it. Curious what will happen to the ones that were built for the auto shows and the press. Probably be at Barrett Jackson in a few years.
There are stacks of LHD ones at the Holden plant here in Adelaide all dressed up as Pontiacs.. Maybe going to the Mid East.

exc911ence 02-15-2009 05:54 AM
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GM cancels plans to build Pontiac G8 sport truck
Posted by Associated Press January 07, 2009 09:13AM
Categories: Autos, Real Time News

GM
Pontiac G8 sport truck
DETROIT — General Motors Corp. has canceled plans to build the Pontiac G8 sport truck that was scheduled to go on sale this year.
The decision to scrap the two-door vehicle with a 6-foot bed that's reminiscent of the Chevrolet El Camino was reported Tuesday by trade publication Automotive News.

Pontiac spokesman Jim Hopson confirmed the decision Wednesday, saying it's part of GM's "ongoing review" related to its long-term viability plan. Hopson says the sport truck didn't fit with the company's vision for Pontiac.

Hopson says the decision doesn't affect production plans for other G8s, including the G8 sedan, G8 GT and G8 GXP.

Rapper 50 Cent helped introduce the sport truck and two other Pontiacs in March at the New York International Auto Show.

GM, along with Chrysler LLC, are getting billions in federal loans from the U.S. Treasury Department. The loans require that the automakers submit a plan for viability by March 31.
Too bad, I think it's cool (and no, I don't have a mullet). ;)

notfarnow 02-15-2009 07:28 AM
ha! they forgot to put the tires on!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rufblackbird (Post 4486646)
this one was at SEMA a few months ago in the GM booth:

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...EMA2008601.jpg

Zeke 02-15-2009 09:32 PM
Long Beach Pier F.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1234762274.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1234762287.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1234762298.jpg

Porsche_monkey 02-16-2009 07:00 AM
I saw this one in Toronto a few years ago...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1234796390.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1234796415.jpg

Schumi 02-16-2009 09:09 AM
finally I get to use this image.

http://theducks.org/pictures/do-not-want-dog.jpg

Jared at Pelican Parts 02-16-2009 09:42 AM
I LOVE El Caminos.

Interesting thing: I was talking to a guy from Denmark the other night and he was talking about people converting almost anything into utes to avoid something like 180% taxing. He said there were BMW, Mercedes, just about anything you could think of.

notfarnow 02-16-2009 06:14 PM
Hoo boy, check out the Troopies in the backgound!

Quote:
Originally Posted by milt (Post 4488426)

coolngroovy 02-17-2009 12:52 AM
Check out Holdens V-series R8 SS ute.

Apparently the fastest ute on the planet!

I dont know what the pointiac stylists are doing! We give you'all a perfectly good car, & you smash the front end with a ugly stick!

Btw, these things are really rear-end light! Like having a corvette without the extra weight!

Cheers, Col.


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