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Insurance Company's Mistake Destroyed My Impala SS, Can Japan Come to the Rescue?
Well its the end of an era for me. I have literally owned this car for over a quarter of a century, but today we say good by to it. It got totaled in an accident and after it was wrecked we found some pretty significant damage that will probably take it off the road forever.
Thanks to Beforward for the save on this one can't wait to show you what I got:
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Transform Your Concrete with Stunning Metallic Epoxy Coating: Step-by-Step Guide to Pouring and
Просмотров 3603 месяца назад
In this video, we'll show you how to transform your plain concrete surfaces into stunning, high-gloss masterpieces with a metallic epoxy coating. Follow our step-by-step guide to achieve a professional finish that will leave everyone impressed. Whether you're looking to upgrade your garage floor, basement, or any other concrete area, this tutorial has you covered. We'll cover all the essential ...
What!? $136 Nissan Coilovers fit a Suzuki Carry or Every! Stance, Slam or Lift & stop Deathwobble!
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.5 месяцев назад
The Dreaded Death wobble on these Suzuki's are a pain in the but to sort out. SO a cheap set of coilovers to the rescue. Here is a Part interchange that you wont want to miss!! "SIDE NOTE NOT COVERED IN THE VIDEO TURN THE SHOCK ADJUSTMENT ALL THE WAY SOFT IT MAKES THE RIDE WAY MORE REASONABLE NOT TOO STIFF" The pdf for the bracket modification is here just line up the top slot/hole with the one...
Sakuna Tattoo Timelapse on my boy Manny
Просмотров 935 месяцев назад
here is a few hours of tattooing down to under 2 minutes #sakuna from #jujutsukaisen thansk for watching.. merch at slushbox.threadless.com #jujutsukaisenedit
Lets Go To Japan and Pick Out a Kei Truck In Person!
Просмотров 8 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Little something different this time. come along with me for a trip to Japan and lets have a stroll around the used car lot and see if we can't pick out a Kei Truck. Thanks again to Mitsui, Tell them I said Hi! Check out their website directly at : www.mitsuicoltd.com/ use my referral code for $50 off! Car From Japan Code: CP-MUQGU4W3 Car from Japan referral link: carfromjapan.com/campaigns/ref...
Tokyo Shibuya Harajuku Walk Japan ASMR
Просмотров 957 месяцев назад
I always watch videos like this when I'm trying to relax. So while I was in Japan I decided to make a few let me know what you think. Thanks! Harajuku and Shibuya are two most exciting districts in Tokyo! They are both filled with awesome restaurants, night clubs and the newest fashion trends Japan has to offer. Please forgive any grunts and sniffles it was pretty cold out and there are a lot o...
Suzuki Kei Truck Repairs and Finding Parts For Japanese JDM Van and Cars Carry and Every
Просмотров 5 тыс.8 месяцев назад
This is an update video of my 1996 Suzuki Every Van, Kiki I ran in to some trouble since getting it and here is how we had to go about finding all the parts to repair the van. use my referral code for $50 off! Car From Japan Code: CP-MUQGU4W3 Car from Japan referral link: carfromjapan.com/campaigns/referral-program?referralCode=CP-MUQGU4W3 Check out the Merch Store and buy some t-shirts! slushb...
Geisha Backpiece Tattoo : Final session and Photoshoot
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.8 месяцев назад
So I combined the two final sessions into one video. The first part was our 8th session just to finish the last unfinished patterns in the robe and a couple of other unfinished bits. The 9th and final session was to go back through the entire tattoo and address any areas that needed touch up or I wasn't 100% happy with. We finally let all the ink and tears settle :) and then set up a photoshoot...
Kyoto, Gion District, ASMR Night Walk Japan
Просмотров 2428 месяцев назад
I always watch videos like this when I'm trying to relax. So while I was in Japan I decided to make a few let me know what you think. Thanks! Gion (祇園) is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west. It is filled with shops, restaurants and ochaya (teahouses), where geiko (Kyoto dialect for geisha) and maiko (...
Kyoto, Kiyomizudera, ASMR Night Walk Japan
Просмотров 1158 месяцев назад
I always watch videos like this when I'm trying to relax. So while I was in Japan I decided to make a few let me know what you think. Thanks! Shot on Nov 28 2023 at around 10pm in Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, Japan. Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺, Kiyomizu Temple, "Pure Water Monastery") is a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan. During the day the area is pretty packed with tourists. but as the temple...
Building My Dream Garage in 5 Minutes! Time-lapse
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Here is the time lapse of the construction and assembly of my garage/workshop. Thanks for checking it out. Thanks to Candor Construction and Elite Metal Mfg for knocking it out of the park! carportsandmetalbuildings Help me pay for it buy some t-shirts! slushbox.threadless.com/ Buy My Paintings and Prints at www.Slushbox.com
Concrete Time-lapse 2400 square Feet in 5 Minutes
Просмотров 789 месяцев назад
Here is the time lapse of the concrete pour in my backyard for the foundation of my garage/workshop. Thanks for checking it out. Thanks to Candor Construction for knocking it out of the park! carportsandmetalbuildings Help me pay for it buy some t-shirts! slushbox.threadless.com/ Buy My Paintings and Prints at www.Slushbox.com
It's Done! My Dream Garage Build - Total Cost Breakdown - Todays cost on a 30x80 Steel Workshop.
Просмотров 5239 месяцев назад
Here is the break down of everything that went into building my construction and assembly of my garage/workshop. A full cost breakdown at the end. I can store almost 40 mini trucks if i really cram them in there. but instead i will be using this as a workshop/storage for all my collector cars. stay tuned for more car updates and progress on this build Thanks for checking it out. Thanks to Cando...
I've owned this car 25 years! The Only Suicide Door - Six Speed 96 Impala
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.Год назад
Ok so here is my Vader car. I've owned this car for the last 25 years we've had some ups and some downs. but its time to take it on the road to restoration. It is a 1996 ACTUAL Chevrolet Impala SS. I am the second owner of this car and have owned it since July of 1998 It has a lot of crazy customization done to it. Including Suicide Doors, a T-56 S Speed, custom paint stereo and more.. let me i...
How to Import a Japanese Kei Truck, Van or Car. Don't Make the Same Mistakes I Did!
Просмотров 37 тыс.Год назад
How to Import a Japanese Kei Truck, Van or Car. Don't Make the Same Mistakes I Did!
WRECKED! My 1950 Buick Special Got Nailed! The Accident and Aftermath
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.Год назад
WRECKED! My 1950 Buick Special Got Nailed! The Accident and Aftermath
Living with a Kei Truck : 10 pros and 10 cons
Просмотров 53 тыс.Год назад
Living with a Kei Truck : 10 pros and 10 cons
Speed Painting: "The Sea's Salty Octopus Wife" Samurai Woman and Octopus
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Speed Painting: "The Sea's Salty Octopus Wife" Samurai Woman and Octopus
Vicious Japanese Backpiece : Jorogumo (japanese spider lady yokai) - First Four Sessions! Timelapse
Просмотров 465Год назад
Vicious Japanese Backpiece : Jorogumo (japanese spider lady yokai) - First Four Sessions! Timelapse
Datsun 280z: Installing Coilovers From BC Racing Makes a Jaw Dropping Difference.
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
Datsun 280z: Installing Coilovers From BC Racing Makes a Jaw Dropping Difference.
Geisha Backpiece Tattoo : Coloring the Mask
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Год назад
Geisha Backpiece Tattoo : Coloring the Mask
Geisha Backpiece Tattoo : Back at it
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.Год назад
Geisha Backpiece Tattoo : Back at it
Suzuki Kei Truck: Don't Make this LED mistake!
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Suzuki Kei Truck: Don't Make this LED mistake!
Suzuki Kei Truck: Bed Liner!
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
Suzuki Kei Truck: Bed Liner!
All the Mistakes I Made Installing a Holley Sniper on My 1950 Buick
Просмотров 6132 года назад
All the Mistakes I Made Installing a Holley Sniper on My 1950 Buick
1950 Buick Build Part 11 : Lowlife Problems - Rebuilds and Repairs, and the Future of Slave One
Просмотров 2472 года назад
1950 Buick Build Part 11 : Lowlife Problems - Rebuilds and Repairs, and the Future of Slave One
Speed Painting : "Jackalope Don't Bother Me II" (Music Only)
Просмотров 792 года назад
Speed Painting : "Jackalope Don't Bother Me II" (Music Only)
Speed Painting With Narration: "Jackalope Don't Bother Me II"
Просмотров 552 года назад
Speed Painting With Narration: "Jackalope Don't Bother Me II"
Installing Leather Seats in the Datsun 280z
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Installing Leather Seats in the Datsun 280z
Datsun 280z : Starting to clean up the engine bay
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Datsun 280z : Starting to clean up the engine bay

Комментарии

  • @coycoy75basualdo
    @coycoy75basualdo 3 дня назад

    I live in Lake Placid Florida, what advice can you give to the registration and insurance part>>>is it legal to drive in any street????

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 2 дня назад

      @@coycoy75basualdo registration is no problem. Just have all your paperwork in order. I have a video about that. State farm does my insurance no problem. I have it registered for an agreed value as a second car. I personally wouldn't drive it on the highway. But otherwise yes. Legal for now. Some state cracking down but Florida doesn't care currently.

  • @herbertsaylor8912
    @herbertsaylor8912 5 дней назад

    So what's the status of Slave 1? Do you still have it? Is it for sale?

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 5 дней назад

      @@herbertsaylor8912 I still have it it's not for sale . I have all the parts to repair it. But I'm trying to get my garage finished so I have the space to work on it. Thanks for asking about her, I really want to get her back on the road. Soon hopefully!

  • @joshuakandy6950
    @joshuakandy6950 5 дней назад

    Thanks for the great video! I just purchased my Joypop Turbo (same car but manual, even same color!) I'm wondering where you get the decals from? They really make the van Pop (no pun intended) and i wanted to do something similar with mine. Can you send a link where you get them from? Also how hard was it to remove the decals that came on the car?

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 5 дней назад

      @joshuakandy6950 yeah they are kind of a pain to remove. I made them myself.. if you tell me what you you wag I can get you a quote to make them

  • @davidpistek6241
    @davidpistek6241 7 дней назад

    I'm thinking of letting my son get s kei van he can drive stick and loves honda

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 7 дней назад

      @@davidpistek6241 it would be a cool car for a kid. Depending on their driving behavior. It will teach them patience and attentiveness at the wheel and the stick will help them stay off the phone while driving!

  • @cav3man360
    @cav3man360 8 дней назад

    Thanks for all the info helps alot

  • @twiggywebber8817
    @twiggywebber8817 12 дней назад

    I had a 2005 Suzuki Every Wagon and it was so much fun to drive, but I traded it in and ended up getting a 2023 Ram 2500 Long Horn Limit Edition, such a huge jump from that to this haha I miss it tho

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 12 дней назад

      @twiggywebber8817 yeah thats definitely an upgrade lol

  • @Skuikidigitz
    @Skuikidigitz 14 дней назад

    Thanks been tryna search for coilovers but couldnt realy fone anything

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 14 дней назад

      @@Skuikidigitz yeah hard to find any info anywhere on these things

  • @Skuikidigitz
    @Skuikidigitz 15 дней назад

    I'm tryna find a lowering kit or coilovers for this

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 14 дней назад

      @@Skuikidigitz try out my other video ruclips.net/video/dhBCavVy5W0/видео.htmlsi=in6KLY-jdwNU8kxM

    • @Skuikidigitz
      @Skuikidigitz 14 дней назад

      @@inkandpistons bett will do

  • @Eddie_freeflow504
    @Eddie_freeflow504 17 дней назад

    I received my 97 honda acty from Mitsui. The journey took 4 months and I used Sharon from the beginning she is very good and made the process seemless. Once my truck arrived in Galveston Texas I used a company called auto dreamer transport and had it shipped to my house in New Orleans Louisiana again process was seamlessly and fast. My total was 4500$ these vehicles are awesome

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 17 дней назад

      @Eddie_freeflow504 that's awesome to hear, congratulations! Enjoy the acty! Glad everyone did you right and the process went smoothly!

    • @Eddie_freeflow504
      @Eddie_freeflow504 17 дней назад

      @inkandpistons it did, and I'm more confident about getting the van now

    • @Eddie_freeflow504
      @Eddie_freeflow504 17 дней назад

      How hard was it to register your kei cars?

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 17 дней назад

      @@Eddie_freeflow504 so far no problem. In Florida you have to get a vin verification at the DMV. Then just submit all the paper work I'm sure it varies state by state

    • @Eddie_freeflow504
      @Eddie_freeflow504 17 дней назад

      @inkandpistons okay, I didn't go to the DMV I went to a local notary but they were confused.

  • @mlvncgndhn9583
    @mlvncgndhn9583 20 дней назад

    looks like this company jas a very good reputation.. might considering to buy from them in the future

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 20 дней назад

      @@mlvncgndhn9583 I highly recommend them! Thanks

  • @Dat_Carrot
    @Dat_Carrot 25 дней назад

    Reversing through the drive thru is in no way a con, especially if you are the extroverted type and like the attention.

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 25 дней назад

      @@Dat_Carrot hahaha. The first time I did it I was cracking up inside and my drive through bank teller acted like it was no big deal.. total let down. Lol

  • @mattlocascio4949
    @mattlocascio4949 26 дней назад

    I'm VERY interested in purchasing one of these when my element dies, i can fit paddleboards bikes, kakas, skis, doesn't matter, the truck version is cool too

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 26 дней назад

      @@mattlocascio4949 I have in mine they are extremely useful. Might take a to while for the Honda to die, those elements are pretty bullet proof, no?

  • @ZUKME
    @ZUKME 28 дней назад

    Man sorry you lost your baby😢 but very exciting times ahead! So awesome you won!!!! Good karma comin back to you

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 28 дней назад

      @@ZUKME yeah. Sucks and awesome at the same time.... Can't wait for the next car chapter

  • @davem6480
    @davem6480 Месяц назад

    The work they do could be better, looks like they only do fast work for easy sale.

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 29 дней назад

      @@davem6480 for sure. Sometimes it's just cleaning stuff up a bit and a quick repaint.. Mechanically I think they do pretty great work.. but most of these dealers don't do anything at all so little victories

  • @wowsod
    @wowsod Месяц назад

    I’ve been waiting nearly 2 months for them to schedule shipping. Is this normal? If I want to get cars faster in the future is there a better way?

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@wowsod who did you buy it from? Car from Japan is just the main site when I bought from Diyata took a look time with mine too. At least a month maybe 6weeks Mitsui scheduled it within a week. I think it just depends on the seller.. and how filled the boat is.. they may be all sold out of space. I have another car coming right now going on 3 weeks waiting for scheduling

  • @KeyboardBuster
    @KeyboardBuster Месяц назад

    What a perverted thing to do to an antique car.

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@KeyboardBuster that seems very accurate.

  • @FeathersOffroad
    @FeathersOffroad Месяц назад

    Thank you! this was really helpful wiring up my LEDs. putting the relays through the front firewall was a great tip. my install looks factory. Next will be stereo (already saw your video on that)

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@FeathersOffroad awesome!! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching

  • @bobbydigital1493
    @bobbydigital1493 Месяц назад

    What did you do with the 240 spindles ?

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@bobbydigital1493 I ended up selling them on eBay or fb marketplace

  • @everettichiwa
    @everettichiwa Месяц назад

    love them jdm wheels, can you put a link on where you got them?

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@everettichiwa I just got them off eBay they are. Vors tr9 mine are 15x8 +20 offset

  • @NCmtnDweller
    @NCmtnDweller Месяц назад

    I figured since Led headlights draw less current than stock bulbs , I would go a different route and they worked perfectly. I went with Aramox adapters they were mounted behind headlights and use existing wires only a ground is added also behind headlights and they work perfectly High and Low beams. Aramox brand they simply reverse polarity and Under $20 AMAZON

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@NCmtnDweller nice very good to know.. I'll have to check those out..

  • @ECKO147
    @ECKO147 Месяц назад

    U got ig bro my homie has the parts u need

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@ECKO147ig is inkandpistons thanks

    • @ECKO147
      @ECKO147 Месяц назад

      @@inkandpistons I’ll hit u up right now bro

  • @Heisenberg-Rules
    @Heisenberg-Rules Месяц назад

    Thanks for the great content and details. I would never have known that you were essentially forced to use an import agent if you imported more than one vehicle. I love all the forms mentioned and the difficulties you encountered. Unfortunately everyone should plan on a dead battery, thus bring a spare battery and jumper cables. Good work on diagnosing that fuel pump! 90% of the time electrical related issues, i.e. spark plugs, wires, coils, etc. This time you hit the lottery on the 10% fuel issue.

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@Heisenberg-Rules thanks for the kind words and taking the time to comment. Yeah a lot of surprises for me along the way. Especially with how easy the first one went. Leave it me me to pull the 10% problem 😜 thanks again.

    • @Heisenberg-Rules
      @Heisenberg-Rules Месяц назад

      @@inkandpistons Great work using the scientific method to diagnose the 10% issue. Enjoy your wonderful truck. we just need to eliminate ridiculous EPA rules so we can purchase economical vehicles. Not huge SUV'S. I like SUV'S , but not everyone should be forced to buy an SUV.

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@Heisenberg-Rules agreed. it so ridiculous. But not even the EPA rules I guarantee most of these would pass any smog tests you throw at them. It's just the big three knowing they would get their asses handed to them in sales. So they pushed for these stupid laws .. now with the EV push it's even worse.. that's why most Japanese manufacturers lean towards hybrids cause it makes a lot more sense.

    • @Heisenberg-Rules
      @Heisenberg-Rules Месяц назад

      @@inkandpistons Agree completely. They will definitely pass the Smog and help with CAFE standards. it is all the airbags, crumple tests etc. that prevent even domestic manufacturers from creating inexpensive fun vehicles. would be great to manufacture Kei Trucks, vans, and cars in the USA.

  • @jamesplotkin4674
    @jamesplotkin4674 Месяц назад

    Got to be honest, but all that rust under the door "repair" is a ticking timebomb. The body guy who did this is not too good, except as a cake decorator who specializes in slathering on the icing.

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@jamesplotkin4674um nope, the rust happened after it sat outside for 6 months without paint. Door was perfect prior. I peeled back a bunch of the paint to inspect that area.

  • @florida__jack
    @florida__jack Месяц назад

    Sorry you lost your Impala and Congrats on the new car!

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@florida__jack thanks. Excited for the next car chapter!

  • @mattschmit1
    @mattschmit1 Месяц назад

    Found your vid through the algorithm. Go buy another and do some cool shit.

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@mattschmit1 haha . I'm considering it... Before the GTR popped up. I was checking out Buick Roadmaster wagons that I could LS swap...that still may be on the horizon

  • @zracer1099
    @zracer1099 Месяц назад

    Those suicide doors are badass! I have a 96 Fleetwood, that has Impala parts (rear for posi and 4 wheel disc, and cold air and program). Would love to have doors like that on my fleetwood!

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@zracer1099 that would be pretty slick on a Fleetwood. I think my next bet is going to a Buick Roadmaster wagon for me.

    • @zracer1099
      @zracer1099 Месяц назад

      @@inkandpistons my dad bought one in 94, 95, and he wanted a 96 because it was the last year. All new back then! My brother totaled all of them. I wanted to make the back half removable. Just like a truck cap. And Leer made a truck cap that sloped on the back just like it. But never got around to that. It would have been cool.

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@zracer1099 yeah back in the day someone had a kit to convert a Caprice wagon to a El Camino style. It was pretty rad. I don't know if any ever actually got sold or built, but it'd still be a cool idea. Even cooler to have the removable cap

  • @zracer1099
    @zracer1099 Месяц назад

    Should put the insurance company on blast!!! Because if we are giving them money because we have that same company then if we know they are shitty, I don’t want to support them and go to another company!

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@zracer1099 yeah I just don't want to get into any legal issues. With them. I consider it finished now.. feel free to ask me who it is and I'm more than happy to give some blues clues 😁

    • @jamesplotkin4674
      @jamesplotkin4674 Месяц назад

      @@inkandpistons They cancelled you, so I figure you can share that detail without any legal issues.

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@jamesplotkin4674 yeah, you know how lawyers get and shit.. let's just say it was a subsidiary of the company with the emu as a mascot

  • @jasonpowell4847
    @jasonpowell4847 Месяц назад

    I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You put up a very good fight. You went about it in a very educational manner. You went well above the means that you have should have gone to and were pushed to go beyond. Those means cuz I know that in reality you would have accepted it with an aftermarket high performance frame under it and fixed up. I'm glad that you stuck to yourself and did what you had to do. But I got to say this as much as I'm a fan of the LT1 engine and I did amazing ET numbers in a '97 Z28. I would love a GTR R32 wow way way more. But that's just me. I know you would rather have both but hopefully you get the GTR you want and it doesn't need too much upkeep so you can do the stuff that you want to it!

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@jasonpowell4847 yeah what a friggin fiasco.. i was actually planning an LS conversion so I'm glad I didn't get to invested down that rabbit hole . Agreed if it all didnt shake out I know I would have gotten it back on the road eventually. But it definitely would have gotten retired for a bit .. yeah really excited about the gtr. Luckily I have a few good RB mechanics in the area to fall back on. Thanks again!

  • @hotmechanic222
    @hotmechanic222 Месяц назад

    PS Kei trucks are cool as f*ck!!!!!!

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@hotmechanic222 ha. Thanks they are pretty fun!

  • @hotmechanic222
    @hotmechanic222 Месяц назад

    WOW I cant believe your insurance company made you call around to get the car checked, I'm from the UK and have had to make 3 (major) claims on my insurance, every time they came and took the car away to be examined by their appointed repairer and each time it was written off and they offered me more than the book price for my vehicle

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@hotmechanic222 yeah that's how it used to be. I think I just definitely choose the working insurance company.

  • @Millionaire888-z9t
    @Millionaire888-z9t Месяц назад

    Your kei van is same with mine.. Im from Davao ,Philippines..

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@Millionaire888-z9t welcome brother! Thanks for watching. Have you done anything fun with your van?

  • @gregh7457
    @gregh7457 Месяц назад

    i just ran across your channel today and have watched a few videos. You seem to be into jdm stuff and importing so you might find my adventures a little interesting. I used to buy many jdm fairlady parts off yahoo auctions and bring them back in my suitcases. Many times it paid for my seat upgrades. When i moved to japan I tried to import my 78 280 back into japan a couple years ago because fairlady z's are way too expensive and rusty. Went as far as getting a few estimates but during covid the ports were mostly shut down. They have what is described as an emissions template and if their shakken shop doesn't have one you have to pay thousands for a new one. I ended up selling it in the usa. surprisingly, 240z's are easy to import into japan and has been done quite a bit. Anyways before the internet i had never heard of a fairlady z and only about 10 years ago learned that they made a special high performance one named the z432. On one of the usa zcar forums i ran across a guy in japan that owned a pristine 70 432 and jokingly asked him if i could go for a ride in it and he said yes. He took it out of a museum and picked me up at the hotel in osaka. We went for a ride on the osaka kanjo loop but the traffic was pretty heavy so couldn't open it up much. It reminded me of an old 60's muscle car with the close ratio 4 speed and that prince engine sounds nothing like an L28. If you're interested in seeing it, i have a video of it on my channel. just search youtube "kats z432"

  • @gregh7457
    @gregh7457 Месяц назад

    i don't think the parts fiasco is limited to just suzuki. i've got a 2013 honda nbox and i''ve just ordered the wrong front brake disc pads. Looking at the part numbers online there are about 10 different ones for this make and model! Of course they complicate it with different models like n-box, n-wagon, n-one, n-van and every one has different part numbers! This is why when you go into a parts store here in japan you need to bring your shakken which has the vin, date sold and model name. I got spoiled owning old usdm datsuns. Many parts were interchangeable. Gone are those days

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@gregh7457 yeah there is no longer any benefit for then to make it easy on you they didn't want you mucking around in your own car .

  • @gregh7457
    @gregh7457 Месяц назад

    A warning to anyone importing those subaru sambar's that have the vw front end conversion kits, you might have a problem importing it to the usa. I personally have not tried it myself but heard from us military people in okinawa that they had problems with theirs. It makes sense since the original jdm bumper is taken off. Its better to do the conversion after its shipped

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@gregh7457 good to know. I wonder why they would care. there shouldn't be anything that different. Other than the look

  • @str8304
    @str8304 Месяц назад

    Basically your insurance didn't wanna total the car to pay out that $30k! Makes me nervous now because I have to old classics myself (79 & 83) and gonna recheck my policies now!

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @str8304 yes 100% someone was hoping for a bonus... definitely check those policies!

  • @danv1336
    @danv1336 Месяц назад

    Thanks for the detailed really well done video

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @@danv1336 thank you. Hope it helps everyone.

  • @ajcaiati
    @ajcaiati Месяц назад

    Hi JR, I’d like to share something you may have found out but. The 1950 Buick Special is the only Buick Special in the 1950’s that shares the same dashboard as the Super and Roadmaster, and it’s the only Special that has rear fenders. That alone makes the 50 Special very special. The 51 and 52 Specials have their own style dashboard, and are unibody construction. No rear fenders.

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      @ajcaiati hey, yeah absolutely, thanks for sharing. I didn't know about the dash. I was aware of the rear fenders. My buick got rear-ended a year and a half ago and it was a bit of a pain to track down a rear fender and trunk. All the 50 buick sedanette rear panels are unique to it. A 50 olds 98 sedannete has similar trunk but its still different fenders and body lines are all changed. Olds 88 is chevy sized and smaller. Thanks for watching and for the info!

  • @user-gi2sx5lh6c
    @user-gi2sx5lh6c 2 месяца назад

    I stumbled upon your channel when looking at Kei Trucks. I love your content. I live in South Florida & wondered about the laws about owning these gem vehicles for an everyday local driving. Mitsui sounds like a great place to start looking. Thank you for posting your vids!

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons Месяц назад

      Hey thanks for the feedback. yeah Mitsui is awesome to work with! there are a bunch around so Florida already if you don't want to worry about the hassle :)

  • @harrellhyde2648
    @harrellhyde2648 2 месяца назад

    Like what you did to your z I have one also 78 haven't really had time to do anything with it but I am keep posting you inspire me

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 2 месяца назад

      @@harrellhyde2648 thanks! I know how hard it is to find the time sometimes. I have some updates coming soon in the engine. Thanks for checking out!

  • @TheFortWall
    @TheFortWall 2 месяца назад

    Ive been confused on how people have done this. Thanks heaps for the clear explanation, It's put it back on the To-do list.

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 2 месяца назад

      @@TheFortWall no problem! Glad to help. Yeah I turned down the pressure adjustment on the top of the shock and it made it way more soft, to the point where I probably won't even swap springs

  • @DLANM57
    @DLANM57 2 месяца назад

    Did you keep the stock control arms?

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 2 месяца назад

      @@DLANM57 yes for now. Some day I may upgrade to t3's or something.

  • @adamfifield5044
    @adamfifield5044 2 месяца назад

    great video and very informative. perfect video for someone looking to do it all themselves!!!!

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 2 месяца назад

      @@adamfifield5044 Thanks for the feedback. I enjoy making these vids

  • @adamfifield5044
    @adamfifield5044 2 месяца назад

    i also want to note for those people that dont have the courage to do all this, you can use a company like Japan Car Direct and they will take care of almost everything on the japan side. you can tell them what vehicle and specs you are looking for and your budget and they will do all the searching for you. once you decide on the vehicle, you pay them and they take care of getting it to port and on a ship. at that point you can reach out to a customs broker in the US and they will take care of everything on the US side (epa, dot, and customs forms).

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 2 месяца назад

      This is a great point. its really easy to hand over the keys to someone who has more experience in it and not sweat the details.. I myself am a control freak and cheap :)

  • @adamfifield5044
    @adamfifield5044 2 месяца назад

    i dont know if anyone has addressed this, but negotiating really isnt a thing in japan and if you try to haggle any price you will most likely get ignored or asked to leave. its shown as a disrespectful act there

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 2 месяца назад

      yeah i dont really like doing it anywhere but japan it feels extra skeezy :)

  • @chinachinaman7995
    @chinachinaman7995 2 месяца назад

    Those trucks are not for highways and climbing hills.

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 2 месяца назад

      @@chinachinaman7995 says who? Millions of them are used every day for that exact purpose

  • @jessefincham8899
    @jessefincham8899 2 месяца назад

    U had to go like 20 times before u wanted a k truck? Odd

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 2 месяца назад

      Did I say that? Nah , I thought they were bad ass from the jump. Took me 6 trips to pull the trigger and get one .. wait till you see what I import next!

  • @JoeyDeSaneLPTRealty
    @JoeyDeSaneLPTRealty 2 месяца назад

    I live right around the corner from you off Avocado! Came across your video as we are looking to build a shop as well! Awesome build and a thank you for the informative video. What I gathered is I have a few more pennies to save to get everything I want, lol!

    • @inkandpistons
      @inkandpistons 2 месяца назад

      Howdy neighbor. Yeah still working on putting the final cash into it. Been slammed with other stuff. But it will be done soon!

  • @n95najmi
    @n95najmi 2 месяца назад

    ruclips.net/video/qt3TbJycOr4/видео.htmlsi=QUjEUZiy83a_Aa8O

  • @gabe_the_fuzzy
    @gabe_the_fuzzy 2 месяца назад

    mitsui is definetly getting a surprise customer when I am on my own