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#97,544
RedVee said:
Ok @Chucky Stiletti

First a definition. A Ute is car based, with the tray section of a piece with the body. A hardtop covers the Coupe part. There were earlier Roadster Utilities.

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^ Pontiac Express Delivery of ~1928 - before the accepted invention of the Coupe Delivery by Ford Aus in 1934 ^

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WW2 Aust Army Chev Coupe Utility

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Civilian Chev

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Old Holden Ute

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54? Vauxhall Velox Ute

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58 Holden Ute FE series

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2010 Pontiac G8 ST “Sport Truck” never released. Based on the VE series Holden Ute SS. Nose styling and steering wheel location :laugh: the main differences.

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A non Ute I thought you may like. A 37 Chev Coupe colloquially called a Sloper. Fastback styling with a fold down rear seat. A hatchback in all except the actual hatch. :D
My Grandfather had a 36. I’ve only seen a photo of it. My Dad got annoyed if I called it a Sloper, “it’s a Coupe”. :thumbsup:
Australia only, Holden built Chev, Pontiac, Olds & Vauxhall versions.

Pre merger that formed GM-H in the 30s Holden built bodies for many brands. Rugby (I think you called them Star?) and also Chrysler. The story is that Holden produced an all steel turret (roof) Chrysler before the US.
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Thanks RedVee, all beautiful vehicles. Somehow some of those Utes got across the Pacific to over here and are worth BEAUCOUP bucks!..
 
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@Nocturnal

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUDE!!!!!!!

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GonePlaid said:
So, I googled the one I mentioned(Lake Worth Drive In/ Flea Market). Still open, showing "The Grinch" tonight. Even in our heat and humidity people still go. Who'da thunk it? So, while I was a-googling, I checked on the one in Ft. Lauderdale. Still open as the Swap Shop/Drive-In. It's name is.......... THUNDERBIRD
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remember that one well......ehem....:D
 
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Chucky Stiletti said:
remember that one well......ehem....:D
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Yeah, I've found some pics of the place but I can't get 'em to upload. Look under "Ft. Lauderdale Drive In" Update: So, obviously I found a way. Easier than driving 200 miles to take an equally mediocre pic.
 
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Hey; I keep forgetting to get on here and post some pictures. Finally got around to taking them last night. I took a few but I figure I probably shouldn't spam them off the bat.

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GonePlaid said:
So, I googled the one I mentioned(Lake Worth Drive In/ Flea Market). Still open, showing "The Grinch" tonight. Even in our heat and humidity people still go. Who'da thunk it? So, while I was a-googling, I checked on the one in Ft. Lauderdale. Still open as the Swap Shop/Drive-In. It's name is.......... THUNDERBIRDView attachment 3221081
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Excellent! If I were in the hood - I'd make a point of standing in front of that view with my T-bird! :bassist:
 
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