New guy in Seattle

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  1. Melbatoast

    Melbatoast New Member

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    image.jpeg Hello wagon gang, John here in Seattle. Just bought my new daily driver down in Los Angeles and drove it back to Seattle last weekend- a true SoCal born 1972 Chevrolet Concours wagon still wearing its original blue and gold CA plates and dealer frame. Stock 350 4bbl, auto, power disc brakes, PS, factory A/C car with 115k miles on it. Someone added a 12 bolt rear, SS hood and badges, and rally wheels. Looks decent from 20 feet, and got 15.5 mpg between LA and Seattle, not too shabby. Hoping to find some parts, share stories, and enjoy this forum as much as the car.
     
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    Welcome John!, Looks like a nice cruiser you have acquired. Do you have any pictures of your trip up from LA? That must have been fun adventure? Again welcome and enjoy your stay here on the forums....Longroofs Rule!
     
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    Welcome John - looks like a great wagon! I also have a 72 Concours wagon. Enjoy and share any pictures...
     
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    Welcome Melbatoast!
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Welcome Melbatoast! Great looking wagon you have there.
    Washington State month continues here on the SWF!
     
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    Welcome John!!! ^^^^^^What he said.
     
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    image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg Thanks, y'all. Here are a few pics.
     
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    Welcome John. Great looking ride!
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    That must have been quite the adventure driving home, especially this time of year.
     
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    Welcome John, from another western Washingtonian. I'm down in Buckley.

    I just made that trip a year ago in a classic Mustang. Hopefully all went well. Beautiful car, and glad to hear it's gonna get driven.

    Mike
     
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    Washington sure seems to rule with new members. Welcome to the forum. Neat pictures of a neat wagon welcome!
     
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    annap01gt Blue Safari

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    Welcome John. GM made some good looking cars in the early 70's and you have one of the better ones.
     
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    Awesome wagon, I'm partial to Chevelle/Concours and our Canadian cousin Beaumont. Great find, congratulations.

    Welcome aboard.:wave:
     
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    Welcome aboard, John.
    Very cool wagon for sure. I like the added SS treatment, cowl hood, stripes, rallyes, etc.
     
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