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Jfini1942

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Wanted to say hi to all fellow wagon owners. Having been a wagon lover most of my 75 years, I have owned quite a few of all makes, I just bought my 8th G-body wagon. Forgive me if I call all 78-83's G-bodies, I have owned every year 78-83, just like it that way. Latest is a 1983 Cutlass Cruiser, 103k original, untouched, 100% rust free everywhere. I am second owner. Knowing every place these cars rust, like frame rails, rear brake backing plates and the floors, I can say this car has none of the typical mid-west cancer. One owner car from Wisconsin that was never driven in snow, used for vacations only. Has a tow hitch that wore out the rear end, replaced the whole unit with a low mileage Regal gear. CB radio was in it and it has a back-up beeper installed. Little aside thought, for years I was in sales and drove wagons. The G-bodies I wore out were many, 30k miles a year was normal. I never paid more than $1200.00 for any and they were low mile drivers with little rust. My best wagon that I have owned for 42 years is my 1955 Nomad, that's another story. Love the G.M. G-bodies. Way cool. Thanks John.
 

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motorheadmike

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Sweet more wagons! Welcome, John.
 
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Longroof79

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Welcome aboard, John,
Great to see another wagon joining our group....and a veteran G-body wagon guy .I'd also love to see the '55 Nomad. ;)
Btw, that's one clean Cutlass Cruiser. Nice find. (y)
 

Doug Chahoy

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No wonder it's so difficult to find one now days . You've worn so many out. LOL . Welcome to the forum. I had to buy an El Camino and make it into a wagon. I looked for 2 yeas in the Pgh area. Thanx Obama Cash for Clunkers
 
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ssn696

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John,

Post your wagon to this month's G-Body of the Month - Original Paint. What a survivor!
 
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