Thinking About HHR panel for my business
#22
It's virtually impossible to find a standard cab, full sized bed pickup truck anymore... You know an actual pickup truck.
Everything is 4 door with a mini size bed. Seriously, if you want an SUV, just buy an SUV... What people are buying and calling a "truck" these days is lame... /RANT
Everything is 4 door with a mini size bed. Seriously, if you want an SUV, just buy an SUV... What people are buying and calling a "truck" these days is lame... /RANT
#23
I had a wagon then a few years later found my panel.
I would not trade my panel away for any thing.
I love driving it,and the wagon tooo.
Good luck in your search OP..!
You could put some of the signage over the side windows
and have the ability to have the back seat and it fold down
tooo.
I would not trade my panel away for any thing.
I love driving it,and the wagon tooo.
Good luck in your search OP..!
You could put some of the signage over the side windows
and have the ability to have the back seat and it fold down
tooo.
#24
If you're still looking...
There's 2 on eBay, 1 a Quarter Panel AA5 and 1 Panel.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Chevro...bzh8:rk:1:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-Chevro...ZFrl:rk:2:pf:0
I can share & understand your passion of the Panel & sm business logo desire. I personally didn't know the Panel even existed, I had seen the HHR but not paid much attention to it... didn't stir any passion,
In November went down to GA to examine a nice mod '34 Panel Delivery and couldn't justify the $40K plus price... but noticed a HHR Panel in the Custom Car's parking. Asked if it was a custom, and informed it was a HHR Panel. Outstandingly Cute, retro and it's own unique style; switched gears and began looking for HHR Panels for my little business venture. Read somewhere the HHR Panel was styled after the '47 Chevy Panel.
I recently purchased a 08 Panel LT, white, auto, 60K miles from a local Chevy Dealer, then 1 month later found a 08 Panel 2LT, maroon, 5sp manual, 80K miles on eBay. The one on eBay required arranging for a Transport to deliver to my home: East Coast to Midwest, so that added about $1K to the below book purchase.
Both bodies & interior were super on both, few little things to get them where I want them. White needed new headlights, new bumper mount clips FT & Rr and eventually a Ft bumper due to broken tabs, New Wheels & Tires and swapped the 2 Ft seats for a Ft & Rr Leather Interior. Maroon needed new Fobs, Tire TSP sensors, ZZP Tune, swapped Ft & Rr cloth for Ft & Rr leather Interior and planing for Spring warmer weather: suspension refresh, brake conversion 4 disc, and Gibson Exhaust. Recently acquired great condition running boards (grey) that I thought were White... will need to prime & paint now, too pricey to return.
These Panels (Wife White, mine maroon) are actually "just fun" to drive. Really like the smooth no-window indentation sides, really adds the sexy classic look.
They get great milage compared to my 5.7 hemi GC Jeep, actually perform better than expected, and as mentioned have ample hauling room. The headroom is great too, I'm 6'8" and fit nicely for small rig.
Personally, I think the Panel is destined to be a collector's model. Due to small production quantities, percentage already salvaged and the unique design and attraction. These will probably become more in demand over the years. I spent a good weekend rubbing & polishing the White one, installed nice 17" wheels and within a week at 2 separate occasions have been asked to sell. I'm in process of installing many new modern electronics in the white one for the Wife so will retain both proudly.
Good Luck on your Hunt!
There's 2 on eBay, 1 a Quarter Panel AA5 and 1 Panel.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Chevro...bzh8:rk:1:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-Chevro...ZFrl:rk:2:pf:0
I can share & understand your passion of the Panel & sm business logo desire. I personally didn't know the Panel even existed, I had seen the HHR but not paid much attention to it... didn't stir any passion,
In November went down to GA to examine a nice mod '34 Panel Delivery and couldn't justify the $40K plus price... but noticed a HHR Panel in the Custom Car's parking. Asked if it was a custom, and informed it was a HHR Panel. Outstandingly Cute, retro and it's own unique style; switched gears and began looking for HHR Panels for my little business venture. Read somewhere the HHR Panel was styled after the '47 Chevy Panel.
I recently purchased a 08 Panel LT, white, auto, 60K miles from a local Chevy Dealer, then 1 month later found a 08 Panel 2LT, maroon, 5sp manual, 80K miles on eBay. The one on eBay required arranging for a Transport to deliver to my home: East Coast to Midwest, so that added about $1K to the below book purchase.
Both bodies & interior were super on both, few little things to get them where I want them. White needed new headlights, new bumper mount clips FT & Rr and eventually a Ft bumper due to broken tabs, New Wheels & Tires and swapped the 2 Ft seats for a Ft & Rr Leather Interior. Maroon needed new Fobs, Tire TSP sensors, ZZP Tune, swapped Ft & Rr cloth for Ft & Rr leather Interior and planing for Spring warmer weather: suspension refresh, brake conversion 4 disc, and Gibson Exhaust. Recently acquired great condition running boards (grey) that I thought were White... will need to prime & paint now, too pricey to return.
These Panels (Wife White, mine maroon) are actually "just fun" to drive. Really like the smooth no-window indentation sides, really adds the sexy classic look.
They get great milage compared to my 5.7 hemi GC Jeep, actually perform better than expected, and as mentioned have ample hauling room. The headroom is great too, I'm 6'8" and fit nicely for small rig.
Personally, I think the Panel is destined to be a collector's model. Due to small production quantities, percentage already salvaged and the unique design and attraction. These will probably become more in demand over the years. I spent a good weekend rubbing & polishing the White one, installed nice 17" wheels and within a week at 2 separate occasions have been asked to sell. I'm in process of installing many new modern electronics in the white one for the Wife so will retain both proudly.
Good Luck on your Hunt!
#25
If you're still looking...
There's 2 on eBay, 1 a Quarter Panel AA5 and 1 Panel.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Chevro...bzh8:rk:1:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-Chevro...ZFrl:rk:2:pf:0
I can share & understand your passion of the Panel & sm business logo desire. I personally didn't know the Panel even existed, I had seen the HHR but not paid much attention to it... didn't stir any passion,
In November went down to GA to examine a nice mod '34 Panel Delivery and couldn't justify the $40K plus price... but noticed a HHR Panel in the Custom Car's parking. Asked if it was a custom, and informed it was a HHR Panel. Outstandingly Cute, retro and it's own unique style; switched gears and began looking for HHR Panels for my little business venture. Read somewhere the HHR Panel was styled after the '47 Chevy Panel.
I recently purchased a 08 Panel LT, white, auto, 60K miles from a local Chevy Dealer, then 1 month later found a 08 Panel 2LT, maroon, 5sp manual, 80K miles on eBay. The one on eBay required arranging for a Transport to deliver to my home: East Coast to Midwest, so that added about $1K to the below book purchase.
Both bodies & interior were super on both, few little things to get them where I want them. White needed new headlights, new bumper mount clips FT & Rr and eventually a Ft bumper due to broken tabs, New Wheels & Tires and swapped the 2 Ft seats for a Ft & Rr Leather Interior. Maroon needed new Fobs, Tire TSP sensors, ZZP Tune, swapped Ft & Rr cloth for Ft & Rr leather Interior and planing for Spring warmer weather: suspension refresh, brake conversion 4 disc, and Gibson Exhaust. Recently acquired great condition running boards (grey) that I thought were White... will need to prime & paint now, too pricey to return.
These Panels (Wife White, mine maroon) are actually "just fun" to drive. Really like the smooth no-window indentation sides, really adds the sexy classic look.
They get great milage compared to my 5.7 hemi GC Jeep, actually perform better than expected, and as mentioned have ample hauling room. The headroom is great too, I'm 6'8" and fit nicely for small rig.
Personally, I think the Panel is destined to be a collector's model. Due to small production quantities, percentage already salvaged and the unique design and attraction. These will probably become more in demand over the years. I spent a good weekend rubbing & polishing the White one, installed nice 17" wheels and within a week at 2 separate occasions have been asked to sell. I'm in process of installing many new modern electronics in the white one for the Wife so will retain both proudly.
Good Luck on your Hunt!
There's 2 on eBay, 1 a Quarter Panel AA5 and 1 Panel.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Chevro...bzh8:rk:1:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-Chevro...ZFrl:rk:2:pf:0
I can share & understand your passion of the Panel & sm business logo desire. I personally didn't know the Panel even existed, I had seen the HHR but not paid much attention to it... didn't stir any passion,
In November went down to GA to examine a nice mod '34 Panel Delivery and couldn't justify the $40K plus price... but noticed a HHR Panel in the Custom Car's parking. Asked if it was a custom, and informed it was a HHR Panel. Outstandingly Cute, retro and it's own unique style; switched gears and began looking for HHR Panels for my little business venture. Read somewhere the HHR Panel was styled after the '47 Chevy Panel.
I recently purchased a 08 Panel LT, white, auto, 60K miles from a local Chevy Dealer, then 1 month later found a 08 Panel 2LT, maroon, 5sp manual, 80K miles on eBay. The one on eBay required arranging for a Transport to deliver to my home: East Coast to Midwest, so that added about $1K to the below book purchase.
Both bodies & interior were super on both, few little things to get them where I want them. White needed new headlights, new bumper mount clips FT & Rr and eventually a Ft bumper due to broken tabs, New Wheels & Tires and swapped the 2 Ft seats for a Ft & Rr Leather Interior. Maroon needed new Fobs, Tire TSP sensors, ZZP Tune, swapped Ft & Rr cloth for Ft & Rr leather Interior and planing for Spring warmer weather: suspension refresh, brake conversion 4 disc, and Gibson Exhaust. Recently acquired great condition running boards (grey) that I thought were White... will need to prime & paint now, too pricey to return.
These Panels (Wife White, mine maroon) are actually "just fun" to drive. Really like the smooth no-window indentation sides, really adds the sexy classic look.
They get great milage compared to my 5.7 hemi GC Jeep, actually perform better than expected, and as mentioned have ample hauling room. The headroom is great too, I'm 6'8" and fit nicely for small rig.
Personally, I think the Panel is destined to be a collector's model. Due to small production quantities, percentage already salvaged and the unique design and attraction. These will probably become more in demand over the years. I spent a good weekend rubbing & polishing the White one, installed nice 17" wheels and within a week at 2 separate occasions have been asked to sell. I'm in process of installing many new modern electronics in the white one for the Wife so will retain both proudly.
Good Luck on your Hunt!
#26
In 2005 there was a TV program, that was a Custom Car "Build-Off" show sponsored by GM (I believe) & they got together 5 shops & each got a new HHR wagon & were told to do your thing to them. Whatever you want.
A couple of the shops right away converted them into Panels. I was hooked. & said right then, if Chevy ever makes a Panel Version, I will own one.
So doing my research I found this forum in 2006 & I lurked all year, reading everything I could, learning more about this new vehicle. .
For the 2007 model year Chevy introduced the HHR Panel. That's when I officially joined here.
And my search began. Being a bit fussy, it had to hit most of the boxes on my check list. It wasn't untill 2009 that I found the 2008, 2LT Panel I still have today.
And glad I passed on many till I found this one..,
A couple of the shops right away converted them into Panels. I was hooked. & said right then, if Chevy ever makes a Panel Version, I will own one.
So doing my research I found this forum in 2006 & I lurked all year, reading everything I could, learning more about this new vehicle. .
For the 2007 model year Chevy introduced the HHR Panel. That's when I officially joined here.
And my search began. Being a bit fussy, it had to hit most of the boxes on my check list. It wasn't untill 2009 that I found the 2008, 2LT Panel I still have today.
And glad I passed on many till I found this one..,
#29
I get a chuckle, and just don’t get it when someone indicates the PT Cruiser looks “just like” the HHR... hard to tell apart, etc. Other than designed by same person, no simularities... even designer indicates the HHR was a major advancement over the PT. For me personally, the PT caught my eye for about 3 months as a cute retro, then it lost all appeal and became the odd ball design that never regained any interest. The HHR Panel is a totally different design and similar to above comments; has an enduring design that satisfies the eye and interests. The two being the same is like the new retro Challenger & Charger looking the same... which they don’t.
The SS Panel is sharp, really like the engine & suspension but I like the curvy rounded shape of standard more visually... looks more retro which is what I like. I considered a few SS Panels, one I believe was on this site... but like the curves more than the IROC look. I like the performance of the SS, love the red/black leather seats... would like to find the interior. I’ll probably take the 2LT down the upgrade road, even considered the turbo kit or the crate hi-perf motor. Never thought I’d be playing & modding a 4 cylinder, but so far it’s been a fun ride for an ole’ Fart.
The SS Panel is sharp, really like the engine & suspension but I like the curvy rounded shape of standard more visually... looks more retro which is what I like. I considered a few SS Panels, one I believe was on this site... but like the curves more than the IROC look. I like the performance of the SS, love the red/black leather seats... would like to find the interior. I’ll probably take the 2LT down the upgrade road, even considered the turbo kit or the crate hi-perf motor. Never thought I’d be playing & modding a 4 cylinder, but so far it’s been a fun ride for an ole’ Fart.
#30
Dougcjohn- Back in the day, it was something for a stock V-8 to get 1 hp per cu in.
I'm old school, but these lil Eco-Tec's are lots of fun, & I have speeding tickets to prove that. Plus the Panels Rock..
I'm old school, but these lil Eco-Tec's are lots of fun, & I have speeding tickets to prove that. Plus the Panels Rock..