New Japanese 69-72 Suburbans! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stomper · 04-29-2008, 10:42 PM

Check these out! I see a '69 on the left and a '72 on the right!?

Here's the link to the story:

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

bouncytruck · 04-29-2008, 11:01 PM

Those are cool! A lot of good craftsmanship went into building those. I'd drive one!

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 04-29-2008, 11:09 PM

wow that must be the s10 package

**Yukon Jack** · 04-29-2008, 11:14 PM

Wow, I'm not sure what to think about those. A part of me thinks they are very cool, another part of me doesn't like them at all.

I gotta give the builders an A+ for ingenuity and skill. I'd like to see these in person before I really made up my mind.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-30-2008, 12:07 AM

Long Roof · 04-30-2008, 12:20 AM

What the heck. At nearly $4 per gallion I'd park it in the garage.

**OleSenna** · 04-30-2008, 04:55 AM

Those are way

! The Jalopnik site is a must-visit for gearheads of any persuasion.

Fastfun · 04-30-2008, 05:28 AM

Can you put a big block in one!!!!!

Blaz-air · 04-30-2008, 05:40 AM

Dude, I would drive one everyday..... Those are cool. That has some wheels turning?

Zumo · 04-30-2008, 05:43 AM

Same here, sign me up.

Zumo · 04-30-2008, 05:54 AM

They ar made out of Suzuki Lapins

Zumo · 04-30-2008, 05:56 AM

more

Arad68 · 04-30-2008, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Wow, I'm not sure what to think about those. A part of me thinks they are very cool, another part of me doesn't like them at all.

I gotta give the builders an A+ for ingenuity and skill. I'd like to see these in person before I really made up my mind.

Jack,

You pegged it for me!!

1956cameo · 04-30-2008, 05:49 PM

While there is no substitute for the original, I would still gladly drive it. They did a better job of doing a retro version of that than chevy did with the HHR (based off of a 50 suburban? Yeah right!) With gas currently at almost $3.30 a gallon and estimated to be around $6-8 in one to two years I could see those selling very well.

LOW DOUGH · 04-30-2008, 06:40 PM

neat

TonyJohnson · 04-30-2008, 06:40 PM

Our trucks have become icons...

bouncytruck · 04-30-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyJohnson

Our trucks have become icons...

Does this make us icons too?

Or, maybe just trend setters...

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-30-2008, 10:25 PM

72BlckButy · 05-01-2008, 03:54 AM

I like them, and would drive it!

For more info... check out the thread here.

**jaros44sr** · 05-01-2008, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Does this make us icons too?

TonyJohnson · 05-01-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Does this make us icons too?

Or, maybe just trend setters...

The word "Relics" comes to mind...

**jaros44sr** · 05-01-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyJohnson

The word "Relics" comes to mind...

Yeah, I fit that catagory better

70gmcjimmy · 05-02-2008, 07:23 AM

Sorry guys, all I have to say about these imitations is

They look like a satirical put down of a classic truck to me. I'll drive real ones.

Later---DAC

red71cheyenne · 05-02-2008, 12:31 PM

I'm wondering where the show was. Didn't hear anything about it down here, but thats no surprise. Last car show I knew of was in Fukuoka but that was back in Feb. Anyone know where the show was?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-04-2008, 04:56 PM

Those are pretty cool....... I d drive one...

04-29-2008, 10:42 PM	#1
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	New Japanese 69-72 Suburbans! Check these out! I see a '69 on the left and a '72 on the right!? Here's the link to the story: http://jalopnik.com/384706/the-japan...-american-iron Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

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bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: New Japanese 69-72 Suburbans! Those are cool! A lot of good craftsmanship went into building those. I'd drive one! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

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Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: New Japanese 69-72 Suburbans! wow that must be the s10 package

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Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: New Japanese 69-72 Suburbans! Wow, I'm not sure what to think about those. A part of me thinks they are very cool, another part of me doesn't like them at all. I gotta give the builders an A+ for ingenuity and skill. I'd like to see these in person before I really made up my mind. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: New Japanese 69-72 Suburbans! __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

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Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: New Japanese 69-72 Suburbans! What the heck. At nearly $4 per gallion I'd park it in the garage. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

04-30-2008, 04:55 AM	#7
OleSenna Roof: Bad. Sky: Good. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 150	Re: New Japanese 69-72 Suburbans! Those are way ! The Jalopnik site is a must-visit for gearheads of any persuasion. __________________ OleSenna

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Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: New Japanese 69-72 Suburbans! They ar made out of Suzuki Lapins __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

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Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: New Japanese 69-72 Suburbans! more __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

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1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: New Japanese 69-72 Suburbans! While there is no substitute for the original, I would still gladly drive it. They did a better job of doing a retro version of that than chevy did with the HHR (based off of a 50 suburban? Yeah right!) With gas currently at almost $3.30 a gallon and estimated to be around $6-8 in one to two years I could see those selling very well.

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04-30-2008, 10:25 PM	#18
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: New Japanese 69-72 Suburbans! __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-01-2008, 03:54 AM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New Japanese 69-72 Suburbans! I like them, and would drive it! For more info... check out the thread here. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 05-01-2008 at 03:54 AM.

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70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: New Japanese 69-72 Suburbans! Sorry guys, all I have to say about these imitations is They look like a satirical put down of a classic truck to me. I'll drive real ones. Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

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