Outrageous Body Mods: Pontiac Trans-AM WS-6 Station Wagon?!
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Outrageous Body Mods: Pontiac Trans-AM WS-6 Station Wagon?!
I lol'd:
This is too much, I don't mind seeing Chrysler 300C's turned into Bentley's or even Fiero Ferraris, but a perfectly good WS-6 turned into a station wagon? Criminal.
After all these years of getting away from the wood-paneled people haulers, we are now faced with this abomination which not surprisingly failed to sell at auction (there was a single offer for $7,500).
So what do you think? I saw this was now posted on a few other blogs and people actually called it “beautiful”, “masterful”, “well done”. The only words I could think of were “no”, ”no”, ”no!” and “please God, please, no!”
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After all these years of getting away from the wood-paneled people haulers, we are now faced with this abomination which not surprisingly failed to sell at auction (there was a single offer for $7,500).
So what do you think? I saw this was now posted on a few other blogs and people actually called it “beautiful”, “masterful”, “well done”. The only words I could think of were “no”, ”no”, ”no!” and “please God, please, no!”
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Re: Outrageous Body Mods: Pontiac Trans-AM WS-6 Station Wagon?!
Seen a few pics like this one...
Always thought it was kinda cool in a muscle wagon/grocery getter kinda way.
Max,
Always thought it was kinda cool in a muscle wagon/grocery getter kinda way.
Max,
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i dont like it at all, doesnt seem like the right kinda car to do that to, its well done but i just dont think a station wagon is worthy to have those things installed on it
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It looks like it WAS a nice car and the person did do a nice job with it, but not for me.
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Re: Outrageous Body Mods: Pontiac Trans-AM WS-6 Station Wagon?!
C'mon...it's ONLY a replacement hatch. Nothing else on the car was modified. Ponitac has toyed with this idea for over 30 years. It's called a Kamback, and yes there were 2nd and 3rd gen versions.
I'm planning on building the hatch in the future if I can ever get some spare time or finish the many projects that I have on hand.
I'm planning on building the hatch in the future if I can ever get some spare time or finish the many projects that I have on hand.
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There was even a 2nd gen Kammback. And ALL were built by GM, not home-made, not aftermarket.
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I can honestly say its clean and looks much better than I thought it would as I was reading the quote. Is it for me? possibly, would I pay extra for it? not if it was outrageously priced.
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do you think the rear still opens?
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On the 3rd gen, it opened just like the stock hatch, like 3th gen in the eBay auction.
On the 2nd gen only the 2 side windows opened, as in the pic. Not a hatch at all. Basically a station wagon that opened on the sides.
On the 2nd gen only the 2 side windows opened, as in the pic. Not a hatch at all. Basically a station wagon that opened on the sides.
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it is definately different. Looks good though. I bet alot of peoples jaws hit the floor the first time they see it.
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I'm not a huge fan of the Hurst 4th gen Kammback. I think the 3rd gen Kammback looks awesome. If they would of used a hatch more inspired by the Taurus wagon, the 4th gen would look awesome. The one Hurst hatch is too "3rd gen" for the curvaceous WS6 Trans Am...
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Re: Outrageous Body Mods: Pontiac Trans-AM WS-6 Station Wagon?!
It wouldn't look so off if the back wasn't so squared. It just doesn't flow right.
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Re: Outrageous Body Mods: Pontiac Trans-AM WS-6 Station Wagon?!
That's the Hurst Hauler, it was a one-off concept if I remember correctly. Google "hurst hauler" to find more pictures/info.
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I kind of like it. If you can simply swap out the hatches back and forth why not?
Gives you a dual purpose and think of SUBS you could slam in there, JackHammers any one?
Gives you a dual purpose and think of SUBS you could slam in there, JackHammers any one?
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i personally don't know why people are even discussing this and considering it. i absolutely hate it. end of story.
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I like Magnums to although I would never drive one...
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Please tell me that was just a lame attempt at humor...
http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/magnum/
http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/magnum/
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wow I don't like it. seems like a lot more weight. I agree if you are going to do that then just get a magnum! Or do it to a stang just not this! And whats witht he year on sticker on it???!?
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there should be a sticky about the kamback cuz if i see another thread on this thing i think im gonna puke!
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Re: Outrageous Body Mods: Pontiac Trans-AM WS-6 Station Wagon?!
Does anyone know where I can get one for my '85 T/A???
This may mean not having to give up one of my sports cars for a station wagon when the kid is born!
If you've got ANY info on an aftermarket K-hatch please let me know!
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This may mean not having to give up one of my sports cars for a station wagon when the kid is born!
If you've got ANY info on an aftermarket K-hatch please let me know!
-Matt
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i think the K hatch on the 3rd gen is pretty sweet. its like if you had a regualar TA and the wife drove the K hatch thing for grocery shopping and she still looked bad a$$. it all works.
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Re: Outrageous Body Mods: Pontiac Trans-AM WS-6 Station Wagon?!
WTF%^#? Some people have too much time, money,etc.......
It's not right...
It's not right...
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