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Lately I find myself wanting this car. It gives me a Cadillac and Saab in one package, plus it's a wagon and it comes with 1.9 liter diesel engine. I know it's not your thing, but it's a win/win for me. I also want it in black.

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I'd rather have the CTS wagon...because if I want a Saab-based wagon I'll buy a Saab. :P

Camino you project is really coming along! Can't wait to see it finished.

knightfan26917 Apprentice

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It sure would, but I will have to keep the distance a bit more modest.

Damn. So NOT the correct answer, you know ... he he ;).

But, no worries ... I certainly understand.

Still....always a possibility ......

Camino LS6 Newbie

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For the last few days I have spent an insane number of hours trying to get the alignment of all the panels right. It's not perfect yet, but I decided that I needed a break from that frustrating task.

So, I finished the detailing of the front bumper parts ( rub strips, bumperettes, turn signal lamps, and license plate holder) and installed them on the re-chromed bumper I found on Ebay a while back.

I had to see what it looked like on the car, so I installed it temporarily.

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The front plate is as old as the car (or close to it). I'm not sure, but I think that I had it before I even had a car. When I cleaned it up tonight, I saw that the price sticker was still on it - I paid $2.99 for it way back when. I know that I had it on my first El Camino for a short time about 1980.

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Camino LS6 Newbie

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I'm a bit behind in updating this as the wagon has been driveable for a few weeks now. For the moment it is "finished". The paint, A/C, and so on will have to wait for funds to become available. But , the car is on the road, inspected, registered, and insured. The time between now and when it gets painted will serve as my "shakedown" of everything I have already done. I'm pretty happy with the results. The weather is pretty nice today (for a change) so I put it outside for some decent pics, and will be driving it to Thanksgiving dinner.

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A Horse With No Name Mentor

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GM has pretty much been the king of nice, midsized cars. I remember when cars like that used to rule the road. Much nicer than the jellybean cars of today.

Nice work Camino!

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66, you are right. I think it was when the excellent RWD G-bodies were left to stagnate and the jarringly insufficient FWD A-bodies took their place that GM "lost it" with regards to midsize cars. It was around that time the Japanese started to display a talent, through hard work, for building midsize cars that people wanted. In 2008, we finally once again have a top notch Malibu (hindered only by a lack of bodystyles) that, despite excellent press and multiple awards for quality, cannot match the ugly but nicely made Accord and the all-around crappy Camry for sales. A travesty, imo. Sorry to hijack.
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Not hijack...the GM A bodies from about 64-77 and the G body cars from 78-87 were about the best they ever built. May they rest in peace...

Chris

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Not hijack...the GM A bodies from about 64-77 and the G body cars from 78-87 were about the best they ever built. May they rest in peace...

Chris

Those cars account for an easy 70% of all of the cars I love.

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knightfan26917 Apprentice

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Sorry I missed your post Cort, the listing expired before I got to see it.

Was it a wagon like mine?

*nods*

Yes, indeed. EXACTLY like yours ... silver with red interior. I thought it was yours when I first saw it ;). he he

Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 drive = Sept '09

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"I'll take a Chevrolet just any day" ... John Conlee ... 'Common Man'

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A Horse With No Name Mentor

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Funny...that is EXACTLY what I thought the fair market current value should be!

Damn...really do wish this year had been a little bit better to me financially. I've worked about 30 hours a week all year.

Had I been working regularly...methinks the wagon would have Ohio plates on it...things are getting better though.

Chris

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Did you ever solve your center cap issue? I noticed while reading my C&D magazine that Tire Rack is carrying Enkei Classic's...wondered if those might be the wheels on your wagon. If so, may be able to order new center caps. Link

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Did you ever solve your center cap issue? I noticed while reading my C&D magazine that Tire Rack is carrying Enkei Classic's...wondered if those might be the wheels on your wagon. If so, may be able to order new center caps. Link

Nope, never did.

Thanks for the link (it sure looks like those are the wheels I have). I'm still hoping to find some Chevy center caps that fit. I have a feeling that late 70s Vette caps might work.

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Well, the exhaust that came with the wagon is finally starting to go. One of the mufflers is bad and it will take the tailpipe with it. Everything else is still solid, so I'm debating about what to do. Meineke want $250 (estimate) for a cheapo muffler and custom-bent tailpipe.

Eventually, I want to replace the old headers and duals that came with the car with ceramic headers and a full stainless exhaust.

I wonder if Ocn's buddies in Lancaster would do just a pair of mufflers and tailpipes in stainless for me - with the rest to follow later.

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