YAACT:Does GM sell the Holden Crewman ute in the States?

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dug777

dug777

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http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/vehicleentry?vehicleid=23

I think they look kinda funky, and if i wanted a 2wd Ute that could carry a family (and throw a dirtbike or fourwheeler or similar on the back at the weekend) or as a work vehicle that would be carrying people and lighter loads primarily i'd jump on one ;) Much nicer to drive than a dual cab hilux/bravo/courier 2wd ute...

There's also the AWD flavour :cool:
 
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amdforever2

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Not since the El Camino has a vehicle of that type been sold here, by GM anyways.

Subaru Baja is similar to that Holden.

 
Googer

Googer

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I have never seen one like that before. Hoever during the 70's and 80's they made and sold EL Camino's.


Good Picture of a '72 El Camino">http://www.fellions.com/images/72_elcamino/72elcaminorightside.jpg</a>

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Also, Ford made a similar type vehicle, but I do not remember the name. And wern't EL Camino's sold under Pontiac, Oldsmobile, or GMC brand names?
 
Googer

Googer

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Googer
I have never seen one like that before. Hoever during the 70's and 80's they made and sold EL Camino's.


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<b"> Good Picture of a '72 El Camino"&g...es/72_elcamino/72elcaminorightside.jpg</a>]http://www.fellions.com/images/72_elcamino/72elcaminorightside.jpg[/L]

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Also, Ford made a similar type vehicle, but I do not remember the name. And wern't EL Camino's sold under Pontiac, Oldsmobile, or GMC brand names?
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I stand to correct my self, Ford and GM started making them back in the 50's! I found this link in google.
 
Googer

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Look at the Options on this thing! Among the more amusing is a Sports Bar! You aussies take liqour with you on the road, that would be banned in the USA!



Mobile phone mounting platform and holder
$61.60 RRP*
Sports bar (with high mounted stop lamp)
$742.50 RRP*
Cargo area and tailgate liner
$532.95 RRP*
Heavy duty cargo floor rubber mat
$315.70 RRP*
Cargo tie down hooks
$10.95 RRP*
Headlamp guards
$82.50 RRP*
Soft tonneau cover for sports bar
$368.50 RRP*
Bonnet protector
$88.00 RRP*
Towing mirror
$39.35 RRP*
Roo bar (silver)
$924.00 RRP*
Roo bar (black)
$874.50 RRP*
Front mudflaps
$33.55 RRP*
License plate frames
$32.45 RRP*
Ashtray kit (rear)
$69.30 RRP*
SS carpet floor mats
$126.50 RRP*
Aero windscreen sunshade (front)
$363.00 RRP*
Weathershield (standard)
$72.60 RRP*
Warning triangle (set of three)
$46.75 RRP*
First aid kit
$39.60 RRP*
Reverse park sensors
$429.00 RRP*
Nudge bar (silver)
$451.00 RRP*
Overhead DVD player kit
$1,749.00 RRP*
Bluetooth phone kit
$495.00 RRP*
Hard tonneau cover
$2,123.00 RRP*
Ashtray kit (front)
$43.20 RRP*
Weathershield (slimline)
$82.50 RRP*
Rubber floor mats front and rear (moulded)
$118.80 RRP*
Sheepskin seat inserts
$341.00 RRP*


http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/buildprice?ts%3D1144143288531
 
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MrBond

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I've only ever seen maybe 5 Subaru Baja's (same style of car), so I can't imagine it'd be worth it to GM to bring it over here.
 
Colt45

Colt45

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they havent made el caminos in 20 some years, and the last decade they made them they were ugly as sin.

looked pretty good in the early 70's, though.
 
Googer

Googer

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Originally posted by: MrBond
I've only ever seen maybe 5 Subaru Baja's (same style of car), so I can't imagine it'd be worth it to GM to bring it over here.
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Subaru also made the Brat back in the 80's and it was the precursor to the Baja.
 
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djheater

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WTH is a Roo Bar? I'm imagining something like the cattle plow on the front of a steam engine...
 
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myusername

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I guess you didn't get enough answers about "utes" to satisfy you in the thread
HERE
that had 176 replies?

Or perhaps you were interested specifically in Holden's "ute" which you Posted About exactly one day less than a year ago.

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[edited to remove disparaging remark]
 
Googer

Googer

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Originally posted by: djheater
WTH is a Roo Bar? I'm imagining something like the cattle plow on the front of a steam engine...
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No those are called "MOO BARS" :D
 
dug777

dug777

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Originally posted by: djheater
WTH is a Roo Bar? I'm imagining something like the cattle plow on the front of a steam engine...
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i guess you'd call them a 'bullbar'?

Just an aluminium or steel or very heavy plastic wraparound bumper that protects the entire front end bodywork from pesky roos ;)
 
dug777

dug777

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Originally posted by: myusername
I guess you didn't get enough answers about "utes" to satisfy you in the thread
HERE
that had 176 replies?

Or perhaps you were interested specifically in Holden's "ute" which you Posted About exactly one day less than a year ago.

...
[edited to remove disparaging remark]
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meh, my memory sucks. It's pretty sad that you took the time to dig those up.

Anywho, i don't like bumping old threads, even if i could, and it's interesting to get a more recent view on matters. Your concern is noted however, and ignored.
 
Googer

Googer

Lifer
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Originally posted by: dug777
Originally posted by: djheater
WTH is a Roo Bar? I'm imagining something like the cattle plow on the front of a steam engine...
Click to expand...

i guess you'd call them a 'bullbar'?

Just an aluminium or steel or very heavy plastic wraparound bumper that protects the entire front end bodywork from pesky roos ;)
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"protects the entire front end bodywork from pesky roos"

Are you referring to kangaroos?
 
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FrustratedUser

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Originally posted by: dug777
http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/vehicleentry?vehicleid=23

I think they look kinda funky, and if i wanted a 2wd Ute that could carry a family (and throw a dirtbike or fourwheeler or similar on the back at the weekend) or as a work vehicle that would be carrying people and lighter loads primarily i'd jump on one ;) Much nicer to drive than a dual cab hilux/bravo/courier 2wd ute...

There's also the AWD flavour :cool:
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The 'UTE' died with the El Camino and Ford Ranchero (?) in the US. You guys are the only ones actually liking those cars on planet earth right now.

:p

 
dug777

dug777

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Originally posted by: Googer
Originally posted by: dug777
Originally posted by: djheater
WTH is a Roo Bar? I'm imagining something like the cattle plow on the front of a steam engine...
Click to expand...

i guess you'd call them a 'bullbar'?

Just an aluminium or steel or very heavy plastic wraparound bumper that protects the entire front end bodywork from pesky roos ;)
Click to expand...

"protects the entire front end bodywork from pesky roos"

Are you referring to kangaroos?
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ya rly. and wallabies...and emus...
 
Googer

Googer

Lifer
Nov 11, 2004
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Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Originally posted by: dug777
http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/vehicleentry?vehicleid=23

I think they look kinda funky, and if i wanted a 2wd Ute that could carry a family (and throw a dirtbike or fourwheeler or similar on the back at the weekend) or as a work vehicle that would be carrying people and lighter loads primarily i'd jump on one ;) Much nicer to drive than a dual cab hilux/bravo/courier 2wd ute...

There's also the AWD flavour :cool:
Click to expand...

The 'UTE' died with the El Camino and Ford Ranchero (?) in the US. You guys are the only ones actually liking those cars on planet earth right now.

:p
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Don't forget about the Subaru Brat with the factory mounted seats and roll bar in the bed of the Ca-tuck (car truck).

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_im...web/2054000-2054999/2054032_2_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_im...web/2054000-2054999/2054032_1_full.jpg
http://www.truckworld.com/trail-trucks/02-peroni-bronco/peroniseats.jpg

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2054032

Many Subaru Brats have gone under heavy conversion to a Big Foot Style tyre with four wheel drive.
 
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