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mcmlxix · 09-03-2010, 04:16 AM

http://jalopnik.com/384706/the-japan...-american-iron

d4xycrq · 09-03-2010, 06:18 AM

I'm impressed. I wouldn't be caught dead in one, but impressed nonetheless...

Ray

eightbanger · 09-03-2010, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by d4xycrq

I'm impressed. I wouldn't be caught dead in one, but impressed nonetheless...

Ray

Thanks Ray...these have been posted before and people were actually wanting one,,,,,

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-03-2010, 11:36 AM

Idk what it would cost to get one but they are damn cool..

YBNORML · 09-03-2010, 11:57 AM

I think they're kinda neat. Just goes to show how popular these trucks really are!

tubbedII · 09-03-2010, 02:35 PM

A blazer version would be pretty cool too, but I guess I'm biased...

gsxrdoug · 09-03-2010, 02:46 PM

Just got back from Japan and those are nothing, you should see some of the money that is dumped into mod's over there. Put us to shame "in spending that is".

POPO1984 · 09-03-2010, 03:33 PM

Its basically a Nissan cube with Chevy front clip. I would get one since my wife has a cube and I have a 72 chevy

Gene · 09-03-2010, 04:05 PM

Those are cool!

clinebarger · 09-03-2010, 06:22 PM

What does JDM stand for?

cam.man67 · 09-03-2010, 06:33 PM

Japanese Domestic Market

71meangreenc10 · 09-03-2010, 06:39 PM

I like it......

Smitty

jondancer · 09-03-2010, 06:59 PM

awesome!

OARNGESI · 09-03-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbedii

a blazer version would be pretty cool too, but i guess i'm biased...

are these burbs

lofly'a · 09-03-2010, 08:24 PM

i would buy one just cuz........................i like 67-72's

72freak · 09-03-2010, 09:41 PM

I contacted the folks that made these when they first hit the internet a year or so ago through the internet and by phone and NEVER got a return email or call.

**oldgold70c10** · 09-03-2010, 09:44 PM

If my suburban could talk:
"I will call them minime!"

72shortstep · 09-04-2010, 06:19 AM

They are definitely funny looking, but they look better than the boxes we have driving around here which are really ugly. I wonder if anyone over there has turned one into a crew cab?

BigEddie · 09-04-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by POPO1984

Its basically a Nissan cube with Chevy front clip. I would get one since my wife has a cube and I have a 72 chevy

They are actually using Scion XB's to make them. I just got rid of my Scion XB and its the exact side lines, roof line & windows.

ERASER5 · 09-04-2010, 01:35 PM

An improvement for sure, but not enough for me. I would at least need a couple of pieces of toast sticking out of the top.

**Stocker** · 09-04-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ERASER5

I would at least need a couple of pieces of toast sticking out of the top.

big_al_71 · 09-04-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BigEddie

They are actually using Scion XB's to make them. I just got rid of my Scion XB and its the exact side lines, roof line & windows.

Thats correct!!!! if you go into www.scionlife.com there used to be an article about this mod...

09-03-2010, 04:16 AM	#1
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09-03-2010, 06:18 AM	#2
d4xycrq Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boyertown Pennsylvania Posts: 37	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron I'm impressed. I wouldn't be caught dead in one, but impressed nonetheless... Ray

09-03-2010, 11:36 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron Idk what it would cost to get one but they are damn cool.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-03-2010, 11:57 AM	#5
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron I think they're kinda neat. Just goes to show how popular these trucks really are! __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

09-03-2010, 02:35 PM	#6
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron A blazer version would be pretty cool too, but I guess I'm biased... __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

09-03-2010, 02:46 PM	#7
gsxrdoug 1970 C10 six Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 186	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron Just got back from Japan and those are nothing, you should see some of the money that is dumped into mod's over there. Put us to shame "in spending that is". __________________ 1970 C10 L6 250 three speeder

09-03-2010, 03:33 PM	#8
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron Its basically a Nissan cube with Chevy front clip. I would get one since my wife has a cube and I have a 72 chevy __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

09-03-2010, 04:05 PM	#9
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron Those are cool!

09-03-2010, 06:22 PM	#10
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron What does JDM stand for?

09-03-2010, 06:33 PM	#11
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron Japanese Domestic Market __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

09-03-2010, 06:39 PM	#12
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron I like it...... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

09-03-2010, 06:59 PM	#13
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,192	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron awesome!

09-03-2010, 08:24 PM	#15
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron i would buy one just cuz........................i like 67-72's __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

09-03-2010, 09:41 PM	#16
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron I contacted the folks that made these when they first hit the internet a year or so ago through the internet and by phone and NEVER got a return email or call. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

09-03-2010, 09:44 PM	#17
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09-04-2010, 06:19 AM	#18
72shortstep lovin' the lowcountry Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Moncks Corner, SC Posts: 138	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron They are definitely funny looking, but they look better than the boxes we have driving around here which are really ugly. I wonder if anyone over there has turned one into a crew cab? __________________ Chris 29461 72 SWB stepside 71 SWB stepside DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!

09-04-2010, 01:35 PM	#20
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: The Japanese Convert JDM Boxes Into American Iron An improvement for sure, but not enough for me. I would at least need a couple of pieces of toast sticking out of the top. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

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