David Mau Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 It's been a while since we've done this, so let's do it again! I am going to ask three questions, and will post the correct answers on Monday afternoon. It's not "Super Millionaire" or anything, but feel free to post your answers just the same! 1) The front bumper of a '70 Monte Carlo was also used for what other GM model? 2) Who was General Manager of Chevrolet when our FGMCs were built? 3) The '69-'70 Impala, '70-'72 Chevelle and '70-'72 Monte Carlo each have distinctive bodyside sculpturing (or "blistering") that surrounds the wheel openings. According to former Chevrolet chief designer, David Holls, what was the inspiration for this type of bodyside detailing? Good luck to all! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarchieB Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 1. El Camino 2. James M. Roche, Chairman of Board/CEO, Edward N. Cole, GM President 3. Not sure about the "pontoon-bulge" fender lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montefrazer Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 1) The front bumper of a '70 Monte Carlo was also used for what other GM model? "El Camino" 2) Who was General Manager of Chevrolet when our FGMCs were built? "John Z. DeLorean" 3) The '69-'70 Impala, '70-'72 Chevelle and '70-'72 Monte Carlo each have distinctive bodyside sculpturing (or "blistering") that surrounds the wheel openings. According to former Chevrolet chief designer, David Holls, what was the inspiration for this type of bodyside detailing? "Dont know. Got me on this one" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodicoff1 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 I dunno is it belt line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mau Posted March 2, 2004 Author Share Posted March 2, 2004 What, only a few takers? LOL Well, it's Monday, so I guess that I've got to post the answers like I said I would, anyway. Here they are: 1) You both are correct, MarchieB and "Montefrazer" Steve - as the '70 Monte Carlo and '70 El Camino did in fact share the same front bumper. 2) You are correct, "Montefrazer" Steve. John Z. DeLorean was General Manager of Chevrolet when our FGMCs were built. 3) Well nobody correctly guessed this one. According to former Chevrolet chief designer, David Holls, the distinctive bodyside sculpturing (or "blistering") surrounding the wheel openings of the '69-'70 Impala, '70-'72 Chevelle and '70-'72 Monte Carlo came about due to his thinking that "sides should have more interest or detailing", and from his being "interested in European rally cars that started not to have wheel lips, but the surface around the wheel opening faired out." Kind of cool, eh? Thanks for your participation, guys. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 *raises eyebrow* Cool trivia, David! Very interesting...thanks for sharing! *snaps finger* Kinda wish I hadn't completed "Monte JEOPARDY!" for Monte Madness 04...I mighta been able to utilize some of those trivia questions...lol! Cort, "Mr Road Trip"/"The Uniter", 30swm w/pig valve & pacemaker "Mr MC"'s Family...& train & models = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ RIP = '76, Parents' [my] MC ... '88 MC LS ... '00 "mc" LS Spotting MCs = http://www.chevyasylum.com/mcspotter/main.html MC's Future = http://www.projectmonte.com/petition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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