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| | | The GMC L'Universelle Was a Unique Design Concept Model | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,692 Likes: 32 pooh-bah | OP pooh-bah Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,692 Likes: 32 | The GMC L'Universelle Was a Unique Design Concept ModelMotorCities | | | Re: The GMC L'Universelle Was a Unique Design Concept Model | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 29 newbie | newbie Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 29 | What are those, about a D cup? | | | Re: The GMC L'Universelle Was a Unique Design Concept Model | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 2,964 Likes: 63 veteran | veteran Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 2,964 Likes: 63 | Cool article, thanks for posting, I can see some similarities to the later produced Greenbriar. Definitely catch some attention driving down the road and looks like it was built like a tank to last. | | | Re: The GMC L'Universelle Was a Unique Design Concept Model | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 | Pretty Kewl indeed! It was designed as front wheel drive and had a Pontiac engine mounted mid-van! Quote from Hemmings Motor News in 2013 It was conceived as a dream vehicle for the 1955 Motorama series of GM shows held in Boston, New York, Miami, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The L'Universelle that made the show rounds was reportedly a roller only--the transaxle wasn't functional and the engine lacked a working ignition. The powerplant displayed in the L'Universelle was a 180hp Pontiac 288-cu in V-8 coupled to a transaxle. The cooling system was a complicated affair because the radiator had to be located behind the driver and angled skyward toward a roof vent where ceiling fans sucked in outside air. L'Universelle's steering setup was also complex as the column led to a gearbox that turned a vertical shaft leading to another gearbox that turned a horizontal shaft leading to the wheels. | | | Re: The GMC L'Universelle Was a Unique Design Concept Model | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,692 Likes: 32 pooh-bah | OP pooh-bah Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,692 Likes: 32 | What are those, about a D cup? | | | Re: The GMC L'Universelle Was a Unique Design Concept Model | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 29 newbie | newbie Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 29 | What are those, about a D cup? Haha! I was thinking either D cup or Marylin Monroe specials but that'll do. | | | Re: The GMC L'Universelle Was a Unique Design Concept Model | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 558 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 558 | Arnt they called Dolly Partons ? Or are the DP the torpedo style ?
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SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: The GMC L'Universelle Was a Unique Design Concept Model | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,692 Likes: 32 pooh-bah | OP pooh-bah Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,692 Likes: 32 | Arnt they called Dolly Partons ? Or are the DP the torpedo style ? Dagmar's is what I know them as, hence the magazine cover. WIKI DAGMARSee the last entry in the "Later Career" section. | | | Re: The GMC L'Universelle Was a Unique Design Concept Model | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 135 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 135 | That is a wicked cool concept van. Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | |
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