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Old 02-24-2019, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by LeeR
I don’t remember that model. It looks like a vehicle out of a cheap ripoff of one of the Jurassic Park movies.

But ... it would be a good runabout for an old GMC Motorhome.
This thing came out in the 70's, but I only recently learned of its underpinnings - its drive train came out of the Cadillac El Dorado - it had a big block engine with front wheel drive.

While that should provide more than ample power, I can't help wonder about possible traction issues, especially if someone is towing a boat, which is common in the camping crowd. Furthermore, you gotta wonder about the durability of half shaft axles versus a traditional, solid rear axle housing.

That said, GM seemed to have a production decent run making these.

Doug


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