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07-22-2021, 07:49 PM
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Retired from GM
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The Father of 5th and 6th Gen
I’m at the Automotive Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Ran into Ed Wellburn. He parked his 1st gen Camaro Convertible in the GM Design studio and told his team to create a modern version of it. That’s how 5th gen came to be.
I also got a photo next to Chase Elliot’s #9 Camaro, next to a model who was wearing Chase’s actual race suit and helmet.
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07-22-2021, 08:11 PM
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          Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016
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very cool...
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07-23-2021, 07:57 AM
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corner barstool sitter
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Nice, James.
Your explanation makes a lot of sense. Norm
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07-23-2021, 08:07 AM
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Faster!!!
Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2020
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Very cool!
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07-23-2021, 08:14 AM
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Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2009
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Thanks for sharing James!
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07-23-2021, 08:44 AM
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Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008
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Very Cool!
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07-23-2021, 09:43 AM
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AKA "Beefcake"
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super cool!!!
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07-23-2021, 10:20 AM
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Camaro6 2016-2018
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awesome.
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07-23-2021, 10:21 AM
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Great!
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07-23-2021, 12:20 PM
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waiting at the tree
Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013
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Nice
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07-23-2021, 06:53 PM
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07-23-2021, 07:46 PM
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Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020
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That is freaking awesome!
Love the suit!
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07-23-2021, 07:53 PM
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Thanks for posting and all 5th gen owners owe BIG thanks to Ed Wellburn!
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07-24-2021, 12:22 AM
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Give speed a chance
Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019
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Wow! What a great day for you sir. I've seen a few different TV interviews with Mr. Wellburn and I'm very intrigued by his ability to express his vision. If not for his Camaro designs I still would be a "Nothin' new past '72" guy. I'm sure GM has similar individuals rising through the current ranks but as in the '80s they are taking the company in a direction that I just don't find appealing. Just happy I was able to jump on board with the current modern muscle, may not see these types of vehicles (that still have a connection to the past) ever again.
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2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.
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