Mexican truck beds different? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pat · 02-17-2003, 11:11 PM

I just got back from a school trip to Mexico, ahhhh. Anyway, I noticed the truck beds had a seam down the side of them. The taillights and assembly were totaly different too. I think I have a picture of one, but not digital and I dont have a scanner. Anybody else know of this?, I just thought it was weird. Seen lots of weird different cars and trucks.

casey · 02-17-2003, 11:34 PM

Scan it on some ones computer, and post it, sound interesting. That's like I read the 68 chevs came with a upper side trim, would love to see a pic of that, anybody seen that?

useRc10 · 02-17-2003, 11:57 PM

its possible...i know on the older nissan pickups, the ones sold in japan had an upper lip on the bed while the ones sold here were normal...

dat · 02-18-2003, 12:14 AM

Just got back from Cancun and saw a tricked out '69 down there in BRIGHT yellow and lots of chrome. Not my style but it sure caught my eye..

It had the standard trim but was probably repro since it was definately not factory paint.

Vince M · 02-18-2003, 10:40 PM

I noticed the same thing while down there. I noticed the tail lights were different but I didn't see the seam. I didn't have my digital cam either. Would be interesting to get some pictures though. I wonder where they were made.

PushinPebbles · 02-18-2003, 11:12 PM

the toyota's that were made over seas had the lip but, the ones in america were smooth like mine......

pat · 02-19-2003, 12:01 AM

Im getting my pictures back friday, maybe get one scanned by monday. It was weird seeing the different cars there. Dodge still makes, or has made 90s body style, Charger. I saw a few of them there too, kind of ugly, just a Dodge blazer really.

Wootdog · 02-19-2003, 06:02 PM

For years after the big three discontinued models of cars and trucks here in the states, South American countries like Brazil if I remember right would buy the old tooling and manufacture them as new there. Hope that makes sense. Wootdog

Alexis · 02-19-2003, 06:05 PM

you guys know you can actually get 2 door tahoes in mexico.....i once read a mag where a guy cut up a 4 door to make a 2 door. kinda stupid IMO. i think new trucks there run cheaper also......

72shadetree · 02-19-2003, 06:28 PM

havent seen any trucks but i think it was around 92 they were still making the vw bug and it look just like they did 60/70s

chevy_fatman · 02-19-2003, 06:58 PM

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you guys know you can actually get 2 door tahoes in mexico.....

They introduced those Tahoe's as Mexico production only, and I think some were even supercharged from the factory.

Dodge hads its own version called Ram Charger.

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they were still making the vw bug

and they don't have any future plans of retiring it any time soon, they actually have two versions of the beetle, the one more "luxurious" as it'is currently known in the States and the "old" beetle, which is mostly used as taxis cabs

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For years after the big three discontinued models of cars and trucks here in the states, South American countries like Brazil if I remember right would buy the old tooling and manufacture them as new there

They introduced the s-10 blazer in some asian countries a couple of years ago as "brand new model" even though the it came out here in the mid 90's.

pat · 02-20-2003, 09:09 PM

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they were still making the vw bug
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and they don't have any future plans of retiring it any time soon, they actually have two versions of the beetle, the one more "luxurious" as it'is currently known in the States and the "old" beetle, which is mostly used as taxis cabs

I did notice that in some big dealerships there was the old style beetles inside on display next to new ones, we wondered why they would sell old used beetles next to new ones.

pat · 02-20-2003, 09:13 PM

By the way, how do you insert quotes, with the red lines?

Rhino · 02-20-2003, 11:06 PM

check out
http://www.vw.com.mx/CWE/estudio/Sed...,2268,,00.html

esp. if you can read spanish

Rhino · 02-20-2003, 11:14 PM

So what keeps someone from going down there and getting a new"old bug" for something like six grand instead of fixing up an old rusted out one here? I am sure the same goes for some other vehicles?????

mikep · 02-20-2003, 11:55 PM

Vehicles imported into the US have to meet US emmisions and safety standards for year they were manufactured. Very difficult to do for later model VW's. Iv'e seen a few late 80's mexican bugs that made it through and were converted before the emmisions add on that was done in the late 80's to prevent the import of "grey market" cars. I know one guy who drove into Mexico a few years ago in a crapped out '70 bug. When he returned from mexico that crapped out bug looked just like a showroom new bug except for the license plate and vin tag .

02-17-2003, 11:11 PM	#1
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Mexican truck beds different? I just got back from a school trip to Mexico, ahhhh. Anyway, I noticed the truck beds had a seam down the side of them. The taillights and assembly were totaly different too. I think I have a picture of one, but not digital and I dont have a scanner. Anybody else know of this?, I just thought it was weird. Seen lots of weird different cars and trucks. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

02-17-2003, 11:57 PM	#3
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	its possible...i know on the older nissan pickups, the ones sold in japan had an upper lip on the bed while the ones sold here were normal... __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

02-18-2003, 12:14 AM	#4
dat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central MN Posts: 88	Just got back from Cancun and saw a tricked out '69 down there in BRIGHT yellow and lots of chrome. Not my style but it sure caught my eye.. It had the standard trim but was probably repro since it was definately not factory paint. __________________ '68 GMC 1500 LWB Fleetside w/350 & 3 spd (for now)

02-18-2003, 10:40 PM	#5
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	I noticed the same thing while down there. I noticed the tail lights were different but I didn't see the seam. I didn't have my digital cam either. Would be interesting to get some pictures though. I wonder where they were made. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

02-18-2003, 11:12 PM	#6
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	the toyota's that were made over seas had the lip but, the ones in america were smooth like mine...... __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

02-17-2003, 11:34 PM	#2
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Scan it on some ones computer, and post it, sound interesting. That's like I read the 68 chevs came with a upper side trim, would love to see a pic of that, anybody seen that?

02-19-2003, 12:01 AM	#7
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Im getting my pictures back friday, maybe get one scanned by monday. It was weird seeing the different cars there. Dodge still makes, or has made 90s body style, Charger. I saw a few of them there too, kind of ugly, just a Dodge blazer really. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

02-19-2003, 06:02 PM	#8
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,683	For years after the big three discontinued models of cars and trucks here in the states, South American countries like Brazil if I remember right would buy the old tooling and manufacture them as new there. Hope that makes sense. Wootdog __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

02-19-2003, 06:05 PM	#9
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	you guys know you can actually get 2 door tahoes in mexico.....i once read a mag where a guy cut up a 4 door to make a 2 door. kinda stupid IMO. i think new trucks there run cheaper also......

02-19-2003, 06:28 PM	#10
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	havent seen any trucks but i think it was around 92 they were still making the vw bug and it look just like they did 60/70s __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

02-20-2003, 09:09 PM	#12
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- they were still making the vw bug -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- and they don't have any future plans of retiring it any time soon, they actually have two versions of the beetle, the one more "luxurious" as it'is currently known in the States and the "old" beetle, which is mostly used as taxis cabs I did notice that in some big dealerships there was the old style beetles inside on display next to new ones, we wondered why they would sell old used beetles next to new ones. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

02-20-2003, 09:13 PM	#13
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	By the way, how do you insert quotes, with the red lines? __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

02-20-2003, 11:06 PM	#14
Rhino Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: carthage, tx Posts: 108	check out http://www.vw.com.mx/CWE/estudio/Sed...,2268,,00.html esp. if you can read spanish __________________ 1968 C20 long bed http://home.earthlink.net/~yup00

02-20-2003, 11:14 PM	#15
Rhino Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: carthage, tx Posts: 108	So what keeps someone from going down there and getting a new"old bug" for something like six grand instead of fixing up an old rusted out one here? I am sure the same goes for some other vehicles????? __________________ 1968 C20 long bed http://home.earthlink.net/~yup00

02-20-2003, 11:55 PM	#16
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Vehicles imported into the US have to meet US emmisions and safety standards for year they were manufactured. Very difficult to do for later model VW's. Iv'e seen a few late 80's mexican bugs that made it through and were converted before the emmisions add on that was done in the late 80's to prevent the import of "grey market" cars. I know one guy who drove into Mexico a few years ago in a crapped out '70 bug. When he returned from mexico that crapped out bug looked just like a showroom new bug except for the license plate and vin tag . __________________ No truck :-(



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