Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

[DaveP]

old news

 

[epix]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

Very cool, thanks for sharing this information

 

[Loeryder]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

I have also hear on a tour of a crash test facility that the multiple colors helps them determine what parts slammed into each other and how hard during the impact.

But your explanation makes more sense.

Even though the frame on a Sy was the exact same as every other Sonoma comin down the line.

 

[J_SULLIVAN]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

So the long dead 0001 is worth more now? Good stuff.

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

brother is a x-garage off oakwood? The colored parts are used for crash remember these are not GM built vehicles PAS is listed as the manufacture of the truck thts why the window sticker says PAS

 

[graham1524]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

http://www.webridestv.com/videos/crash-test-syclone-56120

here is a walk through of the wreckage that hows more colors

 

[Wallace]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

So where is the junkyard at? Is the truck still there?

 

[Loeryder]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

N/M just watched the video.
That pretty much clears it up.
Right click save as...

 

[i8av8]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

http://www.webridestv.com/videos/crash-test-syclone-56120

here is a walk through of the wreckage that hows more colors

i know they did this to ensure sytyers safety and all that, but OH MY GAWD, I THINK I'M GONNA BE SICK! there are sick people in this world, sick~i tell you!
may #0001 rest in peace

 

[sly dvl]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

So is this Syclone a '91 or a '92? The steering wheel is different, that's why I ask.

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

92

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

The sticker in the door jamb is the 'manufacturers statement of certification". Because GM Assembly didn't install seats, bumpers, or road-worthy wheels and tires (these componets are all part of safety compliance) these vehicles could not be certified by GM as being in "compliance with all federal and state safety standards as of date of manufacture." That's why the "incomplete" designation in the VIN. (The "D"). After PAS installed the safety stuff, THEY had to certify it as being in compliance.

I wasn't there, but I'm pretty sure these trucks ran, and were complete, other than trim items, when they got to the end of the line. There's no way GMAD would tolerate dealing with building a hand-full of trucks that didn't run and drive under their own power, on a line that also has to build 75-100 'regular' vehicles per hour. I don't think PAS did all that much.

My brother is actually at Flat Rock now. But, yes I was relating experience at Oakwood.

Regards,
Dave

Merk will hime in soon IIRC the syclones were completed at pas the typhoons were finished at pontiac assy

 

[purple_lean]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

So who was the camera man for the vid?

 

[BigBadSmoosh]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

So who was the camera man for the vid?

marty, i think

 

[skipztt]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

it the truck still there??? i know the guy said 95' in the video. i was just wondering if there is a price tag on this thing???? if so how much??

 

[J_SULLIVAN]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

Is it really valuable at all considering it never really existed (92) in the first place besides to be destroyed in a crash test?

 

[phoonTy]

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it the truck still there??? i know the guy said 95' in the video. i was just wondering if there is a price tag on this thing???? if so how much??

Yes, as far as everyone knows, the truck is still there. Is it for sale? Not a chance. The guy who's yard it's in is probably sick of people asking about it by now. :lol:

 

[Bryan@BNR]

Re: Interesting observation on Syclone #0001

I know where the number 0001 truck for 91 is... He brought it to my shop and it definately was number 1. Its got around 100K on it and he uses it as a work truck DOH!!!