"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4)
02/03/2014 at 13:08 • Filed to: None
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"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4)
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Everyone knows that GM loves to share parts between their models. Some are quite obvious, such as the C6 Corvette sharing a steering wheel with the Cobalt. Others are more obscure.
In 1993, when Chevrolet decided to give the Lumina APV a facelift, new headlights were a given. The narrow, rectangular headlights were replaced by some new aerodynamic units. However, those headlights weren't new at all.
In fact, those headlights already had a home on the 1992-1995 Pontiac Bonneville. With different corner markers and some chrome trim at the bottom, they got a whole new look and a new lease on life on Chevy's minivan.
I'm sure there are other examples like this in GM's portfolio.
Goshen, formerly Darkcode
> Boxer_4
02/03/2014 at 13:11 |
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I believe the Chevrolet Captiva has Commodore headlights.
EL_ULY
> Boxer_4
02/03/2014 at 13:12 |
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GM 4T65E on Volvo XC90, what a horrid trans :(
I have many scars on my hands to prove it, I loath this thing
Brian, The Life of
> Boxer_4
02/03/2014 at 13:14 |
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How about the use of their headlights/taillights on the Weinermobile?
BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> Boxer_4
02/03/2014 at 13:14 |
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As much as other parts get shuffled around in the portfolio, I'm always amazed by their engine trickery. Main example: The I4 and I5 in the Colorado and Canyon are simply Trailblazer I6s with a cylinder or two lopped off.
KnowsAboutCars
> Boxer_4
02/03/2014 at 13:19 |
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Not exactly what you're meaning but interesting nonetheless. Callaway C12 which was based on C5 Corvette used Opel/Vauxhall Tigra rear lights.
TheJWT
> Boxer_4
02/03/2014 at 13:20 |
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If I remember correctly, some Ferrari 400s had GM automatic trannys
Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT
> BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
02/03/2014 at 13:23 |
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The V6 and V8 is the same too....same block just a couple cylinders taken off.
RazoE
> Boxer_4
02/03/2014 at 13:34 |
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I believe the HHR and the Cobalt coupe share tail lights.
Bad Idea Hat
> Boxer_4
02/03/2014 at 13:38 |
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I don't know if this counts, but I'm going to give it a shot.
http://www.racer.com/countdown-to-t…
Was an Oldsmobile Cutlass, top chopped and modified to drive in the WSC class in IMSA. This was a GM car made into a "purpose-built" sports racer. One of a kind, I can think of no more obscure use of GM parts.
mrhandle
> KnowsAboutCars
02/03/2014 at 13:50 |
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God, it's like the C12 was designed with them in mind. They look fantastic.
With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username
> KnowsAboutCars
02/03/2014 at 13:57 |
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If we're going to allow that, then the Oldsmobile Aurora engine in the Shelby Series One is a contender, too.
lonestranger
> Boxer_4
02/03/2014 at 13:59 |
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The same facelifted Lumina APV shares its airbag-equipped steering wheel with the 1993-1996 and 1997-1999 Camaro
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Boxer_4
> KnowsAboutCars
02/03/2014 at 14:19 |
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GM owns Opel, and the Callaway C12 is a C5 Corvette, so that does count.
Clown Shoe Pilot
> Boxer_4
02/03/2014 at 14:24 |
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I believe the C6R uses the electric AC compressor from a Volt
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Boxer_4
> TheJWT
02/03/2014 at 14:31 |
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There were some BMWs, Jaguars, and Rolls Royces, too.
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Boxer_4
> Brian, The Life of
02/03/2014 at 14:37 |
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Yes, that's a good one. I believe they were Firebird taillights and Grand Prix headlights.
Brewman15
> Boxer_4
02/03/2014 at 15:16 |
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Pontiac Solstice and GMC Envoy reverse lights.
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> Brewman15
02/13/2014 at 10:54 |
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The fogs/turn signal are from a Grand Prix. But then Solstice was meant to be a parts bin car that shares almost everything except body panels.
Fine by me because that just means to fix my car it's just an easy junkyard find.