I own a Nissan D21 extended cab bridged back halve dropped front end on air, laid out. What you see is a any weekend car show or meet in the US. Frame draggin and jams blasting !
The white Vitara was a Geo Tracker. In the late 80s and through the 90s, GM aligned with Toyota, Suzuki, and Isuzu to sell Japanese cars branded as Geo once GM realized they could not compete and did not want to compete in the compact car market. They were 100% re-badges of the Vitara you saw called the Tracker, the Toyota Corolla (Sprinter) called the Prizm, Isuzu Impulse called the Storm, Suzuki Cultus called the Metro, and Isuzu Gemini called the Spectrum. Geo cars were sold at Chevy dealerships throughout the 90s and eventually GM decided to simply badge them as Chevy and sold some of them into the early 2000s. They were aimed at young drivers and often painted in bright flashy colors with very 90s graphics on them. It's funny that there was a Scion tC there too because as soon as Chevy stopped selling the last former Geo, Toyota decided to swoop in and create a brand, Scion, aimed at young drivers in 2004 with a re-badged bB and Vitz. I actually owned a 2005 Scion tC which was made specifically for the US market and I really liked it. Scion as a brand was shut down in 2016.
Loving the mini trucks Dan! I was into that here in California back in the late 80's-early 90's. I had an '87 Toyota mini, lowered, aftermarket wheels,etc.etc. It was a blast. Thanks for sharing!
I know this scene isn't yours. BUT man I love old school mini trucks, bagged trucks, etc. Kind of died when people no longer wanted to learn to fabricate and just wanted things they could bolt on to their vehicles.
Car bras were more of an 80s thing here in the States. Nissan Navaras (D21, called Hardbody in the USA) and 720 pickups are almost non-existent nowadays. To the extent that if you see one that presents well, you appreciate it. Scion was a youth sub-brand of Toyota, notable having imported the Bb to North America.
The old 71 Hiace was great to see, the drop side tray version was probably the rarest in Aus. That's the most Navaras and B2600s I've seen in one spot since they were in showrooms. It seems very odd to see a show like this in Japan, as you said it looks more like a show in the US instead.
Scion was a sub-brand of Toyota that started in the 2000’s in the US. That blue coupe is an TC. I think it’s based on the Corolla. GT86 first came to the USDM as a Scion. It’s cool to see the mini trucks. They were big in the US in the 80’s/early 90’s. I had a lowered Isuzu pickup back then! Fun video. Thanks!
My 1995 Hilux was sitting a bit low so I tried to adjust the torsion bars and managed to break one of the anchor bolts. Vehicle was instantly slammed on its bumpstops. Managed to get it back to exactly where I started after getting a second hand bolt. I think I will just leave it.
It’s cool to see US Chevy trucks and left hand drive mini trucks in Japan. Mini trucks are making return here in the states. I like seeing the green civic. I currently have the same generation of civic as my daily driver
I haven't seen that many B2000 - B2600 pickups in one place for a long time. I really like the Hi Ace and the blue 720. Toyotas were definitely out with all the tacos. But I liked the Chevys there too.
Datsun 720!! Nissan d21!! Mazda b2000 For the win hell yea those trucks are on all the streets where i live!! We love mini truck culture thanks for this!!
Factoid of the day: those old Chevy full-size pickup trucks had different model codes, based on the number of drive wheels. Rear-drive models were denoted as C1500/2500/3500, while 4-wheel-drive versions were called K1500/2500/3500. Chevy dealers got tired of trying to explain this scheme to customers, so Chevy eventually settled on the “Silverado” model name 😅
Another step deeper into this; when GM changed from the square-body (73-87) to the OBS (Old-Body-Style) in 1988 on the half-ton 1500, they continued the 2500, 3500, and SUVs in the square-body. The 3/4 and 1-ton changed in 1990 and the Suburban and Blazer changed in 1992. These in between models were designated R2500 and R3500 for 2WD and V2500 and V3500 for 4WD. I have a 1991 R2500 3/4 ton Suburban, which is the majority of the reason I know this.
Slammed and new not really my thing also but the Trio is back and I am liking it more and more. And the Datsun in the end just 👌. And for the end, I like the Mazda B when it's at normal hight and I do appreciate what the owners invested in them but, uh I rather not say it and will end with that. Until next time Daniel 👍
i like his reactions, it's quite funny. i'm a bit surprised he doesn't know what some of the cars are. but that might be the same for me not knowing the ones he would know.... haha
Nice !! Great to see some different stuff and the ppl building these cars are certainly into them!! What’s the go re: Japanese regs with LHD cars ? I thought that older cars were super hard to get / keep registered & assumed that US stuff would be super hard to be made compliant as well. Thx 🙏 as always Daniel. Keep up the great work and I can’t wait to see your project car.
Lol! I disagree with the analogy. I'm sure I may have seen Mini trucks at the car shows I was going to, but instead focused my attention on Monaros, Toranas, Falcon GTs, Commodores, Vals, etc...
(Oh, Scion's actually Toyota's attempt at a more youth-oriented branding in America, they eventually gave it up and made em all Toyota's again. Like the new Toyota 86 was the Scion FR-S here for a number of years.
Sure, fair call. But, I made this channel and amassed some number of subscribers doing exactly that. Odd, hey? Hey, I get I'm not for everyone, but no-one is. If you have enjoyed some moments since first subscribing... three years ago, I do appreciate you spending some time here.
At what point was he too judgemental? I watched the whole video looking for a possibly offensive moment and didn't notice anything. Please reply, I'm seriously curious as to what specifically upset you.
Having no problem with some alternate content Daniel San. Maybe the all the LHD goodness is due to these cars being imported by the many US servicemen based in Japan? Or maybe copying the USDM mini truck scene requires LHD for max authenticity?
I dont understand why you made this video. You kinda just made a whole video where you low-key made fun of and insulted a style millions of us love. I love your videos man but this one hurt to watch.
Hi Chris. Your comment really took me by surprise so I went and rewatched it to see how it is you feel the way you do. I like the cars I like and I tend to skip over the cars I don't. Fair enough, but I'm a firm believer in every car having its fans, and I routinely say that to anyone sprouting any anti-car BS. Deep dive my Instagram & Facebook posts and comments and observe that, but also the 99.99% car-positive comments from fans who are on-board with the views I strongly share. 0:36 "There's no hate here... but there's no love either." Indifference is not hate. Not knowing a car genre is not hate. In the video's description I write, "Personally, this automotive sub-culture wasn't on my radar, so it's all new to me". Lack of knowledge, lack of experience is not hate. 0.52 "This is USDM world... worlds of cars I'm just not familiar with" Look, I have to get ready for work. But, I'm telling you. Any 'low-key' anything stems from my lack of confidence in delivering any meaningful commentary. I'm walking by cars and bikes and saying, "um, there's a car I know nothing about". As for why I made the video; I needed to put out a video. Sure, it's an example of me putting out a video that others would find more of interest than myself. Dangerous, because it gets me in trouble with true fans. I can't know (and love) every car genre "Hurt to watch"?? Maaaan. That hurts
I own a Nissan D21 extended cab bridged back halve dropped front end on air, laid out. What you see is a any weekend car show or meet in the US. Frame draggin and jams blasting !
The white Vitara was a Geo Tracker. In the late 80s and through the 90s, GM aligned with Toyota, Suzuki, and Isuzu to sell Japanese cars branded as Geo once GM realized they could not compete and did not want to compete in the compact car market. They were 100% re-badges of the Vitara you saw called the Tracker, the Toyota Corolla (Sprinter) called the Prizm, Isuzu Impulse called the Storm, Suzuki Cultus called the Metro, and Isuzu Gemini called the Spectrum. Geo cars were sold at Chevy dealerships throughout the 90s and eventually GM decided to simply badge them as Chevy and sold some of them into the early 2000s. They were aimed at young drivers and often painted in bright flashy colors with very 90s graphics on them.
It's funny that there was a Scion tC there too because as soon as Chevy stopped selling the last former Geo, Toyota decided to swoop in and create a brand, Scion, aimed at young drivers in 2004 with a re-badged bB and Vitz. I actually owned a 2005 Scion tC which was made specifically for the US market and I really liked it. Scion as a brand was shut down in 2016.
Loving the mini trucks Dan! I was into that here in California back in the late 80's-early 90's. I had an '87 Toyota mini, lowered, aftermarket wheels,etc.etc. It was a blast. Thanks for sharing!
I had 86 Mazda made centerfold mini truckin magand I think in 88, now I have a 93 Toyota Hilux and a 99 CRV
Such diversity in the car culture in Japan. I love that. Keep up the good work buddy.
I know this scene isn't yours. BUT man I love old school mini trucks, bagged trucks, etc. Kind of died when people no longer wanted to learn to fabricate and just wanted things they could bolt on to their vehicles.
I'm like you Daniel, some of that stuff isn't my cup of tea, but i respect the work that goes into them.
It’s automotive art somebody’s piece of shit. Is it pride and joy
Car bras were more of an 80s thing here in the States. Nissan Navaras (D21, called Hardbody in the USA) and 720 pickups are almost non-existent nowadays. To the extent that if you see one that presents well, you appreciate it. Scion was a youth sub-brand of Toyota, notable having imported the Bb to North America.
The slammed mini trucks are damn cool. Never been a fan of Donks and Dubs but hey each to their own. Some real nice high quality builds there.
The old 71 Hiace was great to see, the drop side tray version was probably the rarest in Aus. That's the most Navaras and B2600s I've seen in one spot since they were in showrooms. It seems very odd to see a show like this in Japan, as you said it looks more like a show in the US instead.
Scion was a sub-brand of Toyota that started in the 2000’s in the US. That blue coupe is an TC. I think it’s based on the Corolla. GT86 first came to the USDM as a Scion.
It’s cool to see the mini trucks. They were big in the US in the 80’s/early 90’s. I had a lowered Isuzu pickup back then! Fun video. Thanks!
Awesome. Thx for the info, and for watching. Oooh! I'd love to see a pic of your truck.
Minor correction, it was a tC. They did have an iQ based on the Yaris too.
My 1995 Hilux was sitting a bit low so I tried to adjust the torsion bars and managed to break one of the anchor bolts. Vehicle was instantly slammed on its bumpstops.
Managed to get it back to exactly where I started after getting a second hand bolt. I think I will just leave it.
It’s cool to see US Chevy trucks and left hand drive mini trucks in Japan. Mini trucks are making return here in the states. I like seeing the green civic. I currently have the same generation of civic as my daily driver
Thanks Daniel for this video incredible!!🙏🏻🇨🇷
Thanks, Pedro. Glad you liked it
Radical...the most 90s word you could find.
What did you say there at 9:23? Nissan Arsefinder? 😲🤣
This meeting is not my cup of tea, but I guess some people like it.
I haven't seen that many B2000 - B2600 pickups in one place for a long time. I really like the Hi Ace and the blue 720. Toyotas were definitely out with all the tacos. But I liked the Chevys there too.
Thanks, Troy
The B series Mazdas are still all over the place here in New Zealand.
Love the video and the honest commentary!
Thank you 😊
Datsun 720!! Nissan d21!! Mazda b2000 For the win hell yea those trucks are on all the streets where i live!! We love mini truck culture thanks for this!!
Factoid of the day: those old Chevy full-size pickup trucks had different model codes, based on the number of drive wheels. Rear-drive models were denoted as C1500/2500/3500, while 4-wheel-drive versions were called K1500/2500/3500. Chevy dealers got tired of trying to explain this scheme to customers, so Chevy eventually settled on the “Silverado” model name 😅
Another step deeper into this;
when GM changed from the square-body (73-87) to the OBS (Old-Body-Style) in 1988 on the half-ton 1500, they continued the 2500, 3500, and SUVs in the square-body. The 3/4 and 1-ton changed in 1990 and the Suburban and Blazer changed in 1992. These in between models were designated R2500 and R3500 for 2WD and V2500 and V3500 for 4WD.
I have a 1991 R2500 3/4 ton Suburban, which is the majority of the reason I know this.
C for RWD and K for 4WD?.Ok,it's very confusing
Slammed and new not really my thing also but the Trio is back and I am liking it more and more. And the Datsun in the end just 👌. And for the end, I like the Mazda B when it's at normal hight and I do appreciate what the owners invested in them but, uh I rather not say it and will end with that. Until next time Daniel 👍
Haven't seen a Chevy S10 pickup in japan till watching this, nice mix between the mazda b series trucks
i like his reactions, it's quite funny. i'm a bit surprised he doesn't know what some of the cars are. but that might be the same for me not knowing the ones he would know.... haha
@4:05
It's switches for the hydraulics or airbags.
I wanted to do the minitruck thing on my 720, but I got sick of getting stuck on bumps.
Lol. Sad life on a speed bump. Hahaha! I shouldn't laugh. It's just a funny image
Cool to see a GEO Tracker in Japan hehe
I never see those Mazda pick ups in the US. Looks like they're all going to Japan.
Lol! I do think you're right
Nice !! Great to see some different stuff and the ppl building these cars are certainly into them!! What’s the go re: Japanese regs with LHD cars ? I thought that older cars were super hard to get / keep registered & assumed that US stuff would be super hard to be made compliant as well.
Thx 🙏 as always Daniel. Keep up the great work and I can’t wait to see your project car.
Sorry, Tony. I just don't have info on LHD/import regs. My guess is that it's not an issue at all. So many luxury Euro cars are LHD too.
Cool. I’ve learnt something today 😎
T360 💪 & Lil hustler , thank you Daniel
Hey, man. Pretty cool, eh? I guess most of the cars are ones you'd see everyday
cool, not exactly my style either, but the amount of lhd cars suprised me abit haha
U never went back to show us the back of the Honda that had the switchbox on the dash
I prefer the older cars also but we'll never know what might be the next new cool old will be maybe 😜
Great video, but it shows you have been living under a rock. Mini trucks have been around in Australia since the 80's.
Lol! I disagree with the analogy. I'm sure I may have seen Mini trucks at the car shows I was going to, but instead focused my attention on Monaros, Toranas, Falcon GTs, Commodores, Vals, etc...
All the Nissan's was my favorite from the 610 to the 720 all the way up too the D21 hard body
Nice one. Thank you
How did I miss this
I'll say it was the fact that the video didn't perform well, so RUclips didn't tell so many people about it. I need to up my game
Ha ha ha.. I don’t know whether I should admit I understand this show?? .. Corona RT72.. Black Hilux extra cab like mine a standout for me
(Oh, Scion's actually Toyota's attempt at a more youth-oriented branding in America, they eventually gave it up and made em all Toyota's again. Like the new Toyota 86 was the Scion FR-S here for a number of years.
AH, I see. Thanks for the info
id enjoy a video youd enjoy making my guy vs something youre uncomfy to cover or just not into.
Have at it mate😂
finally figured out why your videos are so hard to watch, you're way to judgmental over cars you know nothing about.
Sure, fair call. But, I made this channel and amassed some number of subscribers doing exactly that. Odd, hey? Hey, I get I'm not for everyone, but no-one is. If you have enjoyed some moments since first subscribing... three years ago, I do appreciate you spending some time here.
At what point was he too judgemental? I watched the whole video looking for a possibly offensive moment and didn't notice anything. Please reply, I'm seriously curious as to what specifically upset you.
Having no problem with some alternate content Daniel San. Maybe the all the LHD goodness is due to these cars being imported by the many US servicemen based in Japan? Or maybe copying the USDM mini truck scene requires LHD for max authenticity?
Yoplait, le bra , le same same
You’re not much of a car guy if you don’t know what the fuck you looking at no matter where you are
Cheers Louis. Though, you do lack perspective
I dont understand why you made this video. You kinda just made a whole video where you low-key made fun of and insulted a style millions of us love. I love your videos man but this one hurt to watch.
Hi Chris. Your comment really took me by surprise so I went and rewatched it to see how it is you feel the way you do.
I like the cars I like and I tend to skip over the cars I don't. Fair enough, but I'm a firm believer in every car having its fans, and I routinely say that to anyone sprouting any anti-car BS. Deep dive my Instagram & Facebook posts and comments and observe that, but also the 99.99% car-positive comments from fans who are on-board with the views I strongly share.
0:36 "There's no hate here... but there's no love either." Indifference is not hate. Not knowing a car genre is not hate. In the video's description I write, "Personally, this automotive sub-culture wasn't on my radar, so it's all new to me". Lack of knowledge, lack of experience is not hate.
0.52 "This is USDM world... worlds of cars I'm just not familiar with"
Look, I have to get ready for work. But, I'm telling you. Any 'low-key' anything stems from my lack of confidence in delivering any meaningful commentary. I'm walking by cars and bikes and saying, "um, there's a car I know nothing about".
As for why I made the video; I needed to put out a video. Sure, it's an example of me putting out a video that others would find more of interest than myself. Dangerous, because it gets me in trouble with true fans. I can't know (and love) every car genre
"Hurt to watch"?? Maaaan. That hurts