GMTruckGuy74

http://reading.craig...3293420447.html I've been watching this very interesting 1979 GMC Sierra. A little gawdy in the color (green), the hood, cap, rims, and front fender extensions all reek of '70s street performance. However, the biggest issue I have with this truck is the "Sierra Grande" trim. I don't believe this truck is a true representation of that trim, as it appears to have more equipment per that trim/package. I'm wondering if it's a true Sierra Grande with additional items put on during its last restoration, or if it is wearing the wrong emblems? I will try to contact the seller for a picture of the RPO Service Label to verify.

Thanks for the link, dfelt!! I'm loving this one, so tastefully done and looks period-correct: Can't say I've ever seen a Studebaker COE; sharp! This panel conversion is simply amazing: Calling Buck Rogers, your RV is ready:

for a very !!

worms

... the Chevrolet El Camino was launched for sale to the buying public!! Source: link El Camino!! Hopefully you'll return soon in a version that makes your past proud

When I saw this collection of Oldmobile emblems, I instantly thought of the many Olds fans here, namely Oldsmoboi and OldsGuy. These are the things I love to see at the AACA show in Hershey. I look at the obscure and interesting things for sale, even if I have no intention of purchasing or the money to purchase. This year I finally decided to talk to the vendor that sells the restored gas pumps (he's there every year for as long as I can recall) and I learned a ton about the pumps that I would likely not have (thanks to Cort/knightfan for encouraging me a couple of months ago to talk to people about the things that interest me).

balthazar - yes, I saw a '59 sedan on Friday in the car corral section as we rounded a corner of an aisle. I was saving the car corral for Saturday, though due to a late start and extended time in the show car area I did not get to see all of the cars for sale this year (which was a first for me). As such, no picture. Of course in the show car field there could have been more; I spend most of my time there in the truck section way in the back. Because of the late start to our day, most of the cars were leaving the show field at 3:00 PM, so walking back to the vendor fields we were able to see more classic cars than I normally see (the crowds usually make taking pics a hard thing, so I tend to skip the heavy traffic areas). caddycruiser - when I tell non-automotive people about this show, I relate it to being the automotive-equivilent of the NFL's Super Bowl. You will see just about anything automotive related there. I see and learn about car things every year. From '89 to '10, I went on Saturday only. Starting about '08, most of the vendors do not stick around for Saturday anymore - I've overheard many conversations that blame the economy and the Saturday-only car show for the vendors not sticking around on the last day. Last year I went on Friday and it reminded me of the good ol' days, but I noticed this year a lot of vendors were closing up around 2-3 PM on Friday. Maybe I better start going on Thursday too in the future dfelt - thanks, it was a great adventure! Every year I take so many pictures and usually don't post them, or if I do it's usually just a dozen or so. I made a decision going into the show Friday that I would post as many pictures as possible this year to share the show with as many people I could. Maybe it would inspire others to attend for their first time. 23 years (24 shows) for me know and hopefully many more to come. Funny thing is from my time spent here I think of fellow posters when I see cars & trucks I know they like! I've been here way too long

For you Steelers fans, my son was lucky that the Jostens ring vendor was nice and let him wear the latest Steelers Super Bowl ring:

In case there's interest, here's other stuff that I saw that caught my eye...

That's the final bacth I uploaded to Photobucket. I've also got pictures of restored gas pumps, signs, toys, etc. Any interest in seeing those???

*My son is infatuated with "Christine", in any color!!

So, did anyone else from C&G make it to Hershey this year? Weather was breezy & dark cloud covered for a bit late Friday morning & early afternoon, but the sun popped back out and big white puffy clouds chased away the dark ones (no rain). Saturday was b-e-a-u-tiful day, starting out cold in the AM (first frost of the year in that region) but quickly warming up with a very slight breeze. Lots of nice cars & trucks at the show on Saturday, very satisfying yearr. On to the pictures (I took 377 of them, but won't overkill the thread)...

Just making a return to C&G today since mid-week last week, so here's your belated greeting: for a very !!

Just making a return to C&G today since mid-week last week, so here's your belated greeting: for a very !! Hoping you got some cool diecast for your special day

Late to the game, but wanted to say that you bought one awesome car!! Congrats on the Buick GS, it sure is a sweet lookin' ride. Checked one out briefly on Saturday at a dealer in the Lebanon, PA area. Those cars sure are a looker. My neighbor swears by WeatherTech floor mats, has a set in his '09 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel. I've been iffy with them, as I like factory accessories, but will admit after seeing how yours fit the floor (front AND rear) perfectly, I may just have to look into sets for our next rides (both the G6 and Envoy have the GM Accessories rubber all-weather floor mats). Of course that won't be any time soon (well, maybe next spring once the Encores hit the lots). Keep us updated on the Buick, you lucky ba$tard

MY 2005, it's a Toyota, yet Buick just started to offer some of these items in 2010. Will GM never learn??? Nice write-up and excellent-as-always pictures, BV. BTW, is there anything else you want to tell us? Like you & Josh are adopting kids? I mean, you hooked him up with a family hauler after all!! ocnblu, Saturn sold Outlooks from 2007 through the end in 2009. Where'd you hear that the model was cancelled before it hit the lots? Are you really hitting on his mom here? Geez, Derek....

Yeah, you're right about the Silverado. I took the Envoy out to Hershey this past weekend - left with almost a full tank, used all day Friday & Saturday, it was parked yesterday, filled it up this morning. Took a tad over 16 gallons (regular, $3.679/gal), $59.50. But I wouldn't be happier in anything else (well, an equally not-as-fuel-efficient Sierra ).