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  1. David S Wallens

    David S Wallens Magazine guy

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    Well, I wasn't planning on buying a wagon this week, but somehow it all came together: a one-owner, very clean 1975 Pontiac Catalina Safari with just 103,000 miles on the clock.

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    You can read a little about it here: http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/fo...tal-vintage-wagon-content-inside/67277/page1/

    Glad I found this site. I'm sure that I'll have plenty of questions.

    David S. Wallens, editorial director
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    SwannyMotorsports Well-Known Member

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    Nice wagon. You will love the clamshell tailgate. Mkes it easy to load and unload
     
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    Welcome aboard, David!

    Enjoy your new clamshell!

    Can we look forward to a feature article starring your Pontiac?
     
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    David S Wallens Magazine guy

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    Thanks. Today I did my first repair with the clamshell. The other day it made a weird noise. Today, I investigated. The tailgate went up and down, but the window wouldn't move yet I could hear the motor running.

    I popped off the spare tire cover and noticed that a drive cable had pulled out of the transmission. I stuck it back and in and tightened the collar, and we seem to be good to go.

    By the way, lots of good info on this site.

    Thanks, everyone.

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    Welcome David!
     
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    Welcome to the madhouse! I'm sure that will fit right in with your other hardcore sports cars. :D
     
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    Welcome David!
     
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    Some weeks are just better then others. :2_thumbs_up_-_anima

    :Welcome: aboard.
     
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    Welcome aboard! Congrats on the wagon - it's a beauty!
     
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    David S Wallens Magazine guy

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    You know, you never know. I don't want to promise anything, but I'm sure it will sneak its way into the magazine. I wasn't planning on buying one so soon, but on the other hand our readers totally seem into it.

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    the Rev senior junior Charter Member

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    :rofl2: ...........so true...anytime a wagon accidentally finds you...
    ......thats a good week :)

    :Welcome: David and congrats on the nice looking purchase:cheers:
     
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    :Welcome: David , that's one nice longroof :cheers: from downunder
     
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    Welcome! Great looking wagon you have there.
     
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    Nice wagon, where a picture of the back? I guess I can go to the page you linked :)
     
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