Rules of Wagonhood

http://jalopnik.com/5872562/what-makes-a-wagon-a-wagon

Pretty good!

-Mike

By rule #2, a VW Type 3 squareback is a wagon, but the VW Type 3 fastback is not. Same car, different roofline. It's all about roofline.

Both of the above VWs usually self combust after a long run on the interstate.Years ago use
to see those burned heaps on every interstate highway.Yes some are wagons and some are
not but I feel that the CTS-V is a wagon even with its sloping back window.The Volvo P1800
is a beautiful wagon because of its beautiful back window.Use to feel anything with a flip up
1 piece tailgate was always a hatchback but not anymore.Could probably argue this for hours.
Always liked the squareback with a Empi kit and lowered and all black of course.
Jim

I'd add a wagon has has four doors, therefore I'd rule out the Honda Civic hatchback that is made reference to. Even the manufacturer called it a"HATCHBACK" so why is there argument about it possibly being a wagon.. It isn't.

The rare exception (to me at least) was the 55-57 Chevy, some of which had two or four door variants, but shared the same (long) roof.

lakeffect wrote:

I'd add a wagon has has four doors, therefore I'd rule out the Honda Civic hatchback that is made reference to. Even the manufacturer called it a"HATCHBACK" so why is there argument about it possibly being a wagon.. It isn't.

The rare exception (to me at least) was the 55-57 Chevy, some of which had two or four door variants, but shared the same (long) roof.

I'll take a mid 50's 2dr Nomad or 2dr Pontiac Safari, same cars. Those are wagons. Would also take an early 70's 2-door Vega GT wagon with a 350 wedged under the hood. Zoommm!

A friend of mine is building a 66 chevelle wagon that's a 2 door. Definetly bitchin, and definitely a wagon.

Bewber wrote:

A friend of mine is building a 66 chevelle wagon that's a 2 door. Definetly bitchin, and definitely a wagon.

Agreed... definitely a wagon. Would gladly accept donation of one to fill my garage.

John those 2 door chevelle wagons are worth big bucks now.I remember when they were next
to useless because noone wanted a 2 door wagon due to the kids climbing into the backseat.
They sure look good now!
Jim

Those two rules are weak. When they say that a Civic Hatchback is a wagon and these sedan deliveries are not, the rules suck.

AGREE BIG TIME!
Jim

I see three good examples of Sedan Deliveries, not wagons, based on no windows.

Although I'd gladly take the 64 Falcon and tri-five anytime. Gotta bring home parts for Shammoo somehow! The Chevy in the middle might be good for someone with lots of skill/talent, but that does not describe me.

That plus the sheep get nervous when they cant see out the windows dont they?
Jim

OUCH!

( true... but Ouch, just the same!)

And dogs can't stck their heads out the windows!

Flasheroo wrote:

That plus the sheep get nervous when they cant see out the windows dont they?
Jim

Sedan delivery's are good for working sheep,.




Nick

Now look what you've done Nick, Dave won't be able to sleep for a WEEK>

Dave is presently busy googleling sexy sheep outfits and shoes.LMAO,Nick thats a good one.
Jim

Anyone know how to get all this drool of my keyboard?
Well... at least I think It's drool?

In Arkansas they practice safe relations with sheep. They paint a big red X on the sheep that kick.

Brought to you as a public service announcement by the Arkansas Sedan Delivery Owners and Sheep Herders Assoc

lakeffect wrote:

Anyone know how to get all this drool of my keyboard?
Well... at least I think It's drool?

In Arkansas they practice safe relations with sheep. They paint a big red X on the sheep that kick.

Brought to you as a public service announcement by the Arkansas Sedan Delivery Owners and Sheep Herders Assoc

well we all know who's the sheep guy, and the pic is wrong canadian sheep don't part with their wool it,s too cold,.

i thought the hooker sheep was funny,,. it kinda applies to you and your ongoing "sheep" fetish, but sheeps aren't really my thing,.
i, might confess to having played around with a couple of piggys' in my time,. but they only had two legs,.



guess you,re just playing catch up here ,.. like most tbi/tpi guys do,..

Nick

Couldnt resist yourself could you Nick?
Jim

Years back a friend of my girlfriend needed help moving apartments. She said it would be no problem because she had a van.. When I showed up, she had a Honda Civic WagoVan....

Nick, great photo of a member of the GOPP ... Grand Old Piggy Party

I got a good laugh from the Arkansas hooker photo as well.

what was this thread about???

Where's Fonzi?

Sprocket wrote:

what was this thread about???

Where's Fonzi?

willing sheep and nick's developing addiction to pork

Lipstick on a pig? Hubba Hubba!

To say that an SUV is not a wagon is STUPID! I drive my three-door burb with AMERICAN PRIDE and am proud to be excluded from a category that includes Honda Civic Hatchbacks!!
Who put THAT NITWIT in charge of defining car styles, anyway?

LIPSTICK ON A PIG! HUBBAHUBBA!

This ancient SUV doesnt do off-road! It's a strong running, good looking, 44 year old, AMERICAN MADE VEHICLE that takes pride in being excluded from a category that includes Civic hatchbacks!
Yeah, it uses some fuel, but does it's environmental duty by not needing to be fully recycled every ten years! ( BIG waste of energy!!)
Consider this Jalopniks! How many 44 year old civic hatchbacks have you seen lately? How many 35 year old Jap cars OF ANY KIND have you seen lately!

Jeez, Don, reduce your avatar!

I told my wife that her 2003 Suburban was just a tall station wagon and she got pissed!

This is just an unrelated shout out to Weighty Eight's gorgeous engine paint job in his signature.

whats with the oversized avatar,.

phantom 309 wrote:

whats with the oversized avatar,.

It's a tbi Nick, he has issues.