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Feb 23, 2007 | 09:05 PM

Rathbone

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C3 Eckler Wagons

I've searched this board but haven't found any info on the old Corvette wagons they used to build. I believe it was an Eckler conversion. Doesn't anyone on the board own one - or know someone who owns one? They aren't for everyone, but they are a bit of "Americana".

Feb 23, 2007 | 09:09 PM

Tall Boy

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There was someone here with one, but can't think of who it was? I think the vette wagon is cool in its own way, but most here will barf on it

Feb 23, 2007 | 09:12 PM

Tall Boy

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To barf on it may be a little stong of words, what I meant to say is dislike.

Long live the vette wagon

Feb 23, 2007 | 09:49 PM

mr nasty

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There is a guy about an hour away from me that has one. He owns a motel and it is always sitting out in front of it.

Feb 23, 2007 | 11:00 PM

MidShark

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Personally, I like them and think they're pretty cool. Here's an old thread with some good info:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ght=vettewagon

Rich

Feb 23, 2007 | 11:14 PM

thrilher

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there was a thread yesterday with a few of those in it, not sure the title but it was in this forum

Feb 23, 2007 | 11:40 PM

Budman68

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John Greewood creation that Ecklers built in the late 70's.

Feb 24, 2007 | 12:04 AM

swtato

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There was someone here with one, but can't think of who it was? I think the vette wagon is cool in its own way, but most here will barf on it

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Feb 24, 2007 | 12:07 AM

rexx78

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rathbone

They aren't for everyone, but they are a bit of "Americana".

I saw one a few years ago for sale and hated it. Now I think they are cool.

Feb 24, 2007 | 12:12 AM

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JoeRags

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tall Boy

To barf on it may be a little stong of words, what I meant to say is dislike.

Long live the vette wagon

Dont think it was too strong at all.

Feb 24, 2007 | 12:13 AM

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Why is it, whenever I see one of these do I always think it should be towing a boat?

Feb 24, 2007 | 12:33 AM

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Feb 24, 2007 | 01:00 AM

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Heres a Greenwood for sale. http://www.coffeescorvettes.com/display.php?ID=182

Feb 24, 2007 | 06:58 AM

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Kid Vette

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Dont think it was too strong at all.

I've always thought the sport wagons were some of the best customs.

Of course, I've always thought Donnybrook Green was

Last edited by Kid Vette; Feb 24, 2007 at 07:36 AM.

Feb 24, 2007 | 10:39 AM

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Wagon pics are common, anyone have pics of the hatchback conversion?

Feb 24, 2007 | 10:44 AM

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parkerracing

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You can find all the info on wagons, widebodies, macos, and one off customs at http://www.makoshark2.com/ and no barfing. /:\

Feb 24, 2007 | 11:08 AM

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Tall Boy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeRags

Dont think it was too strong at all.

Feb 25, 2007 | 01:38 AM

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Rathbone

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I didn't know the difference before, but now I see that I like the Greenwood design - but I like the bumper cars. All of the Ecklers appear to be bumper cars and all of the greenwoods seem to be rubber bumpered cars.

Thanks for all of the links. I'll have a lot of reading to do now.