The light blue model shown is the exact model my parents bought. I actually learned to drive a manual on this LUV. One of the most reliable trucks we owned.
That's funny, I thought Toyota got all the love when it came to small pickups in the 70s and 80s. 😁 At least small pickups really were small pickups in those days.
@@toronado455 they both rode the same i rode in both trucks when they were new and the ford Courier was nothing to speak about now i would love to own any one of them over 40 some years ago you would not think those beer can sheet metal l trucks were so cool looking
never really saw those trucks up here in Canada, first time I saw them I was in Texas in 1978, I always like the full size trucks, but I always wanted a Chevy LUV
Have to admit, it was a good looking little truck. Sadly, the bodies just didn't hold up and rusted away. In order to prevent that, you had to spray paint the underside of the truck with black rust olem paint all the chassis, frame, floorboards, the underside of the bed. And as time goes by, take the fenders off in the front and spray paint them on the underside to keep them from rusting away. Maintenance is and has been always the key issue here, maintain the truck properly, it will last you a lifetime.
The short bed with a small lift was one of the best looking little trucks ever made... we had a sky blue "Mikado" version of the red truck in this video.
The LUV was discontinued when the S/T trucks were introduced but the Isuzu Faster (P'UP) lived on here in the US until the mid 90s. The later models even had the 3.1 Chevy V6 available as an option. Great little trucks. So sad what has happened to the automotive market that we can't buy small trucks anymore
Quite the opposite. Yes, the Chevy LUV truck, short for light utility vehicle, was indeed made for Chevy by the Isuzu Motor Corporation from Japan, however in 1981, when the body style was changed completely then it was called the Isuzu Pup. The body style, in my opinion, just didn't look as good as the 1972 through the 1980 model years, and it was made even cheaper and chinchar than the preceding years.
the Luv and Toyota were the first 2 small Trucks that had 4 wheel drive and for the Ford Courier was just a econo truck nothing special and it was just 2 wheel drive and it was replaced by the Ford Ranger
The Datsun/Nissan trucks also had 4 wheel drive packages on them to. The Ford Courrier trucks did have a 4 wheel drive package to, however you, the owner was sent to a special shop to put the front transfer case on the truck along with the stick shift shaft to engage the four wheel drive on the truck. They were known to be called Sasquach. I've seen them in person and in pictures of a four wheel drive Ford Courrier truck.
The light blue model shown is the exact model my parents bought. I actually learned to drive a manual on this LUV. One of the most reliable trucks we owned.
That's funny, I thought Toyota got all the love when it came to small pickups in the 70s and 80s. 😁 At least small pickups really were small pickups in those days.
I wonder which one rides better, the Toyota or the LUV.
@@toronado455 they both rode the same i rode in both trucks when they were new and the ford Courier was nothing to speak about now i would love to own any one of them over 40 some years ago you would not think those beer can sheet metal l trucks were so cool looking
Datsun/Nissan trucks from back at that time were excellent running, very reliable trucks. And they got a lot of love just the same to.
never really saw those trucks up here in Canada, first time I saw them I was in Texas in 1978, I always like the full size trucks, but I always wanted a Chevy LUV
42 years later and it still looks great.
Luv was a winner.
Have to admit, it was a good looking little truck. Sadly, the bodies just didn't hold up and rusted away. In order to prevent that, you had to spray paint the underside of the truck with black rust olem paint all the chassis, frame, floorboards, the underside of the bed. And as time goes by, take the fenders off in the front and spray paint them on the underside to keep them from rusting away. Maintenance is and has been always the key issue here, maintain the truck properly, it will last you a lifetime.
The short bed with a small lift was one of the best looking little trucks ever made... we had a sky blue "Mikado" version of the red truck in this video.
So cool! They were offroading out in Santa Barbara, crazy to see!
I loved these pickups
The LUV was discontinued when the S/T trucks were introduced but the Isuzu Faster (P'UP) lived on here in the US until the mid 90s. The later models even had the 3.1 Chevy V6 available as an option. Great little trucks. So sad what has happened to the automotive market that we can't buy small trucks anymore
I quite agree. Matter of fact, I much prefer a small car or small truck as opposed to bigger cars and bigger trucks.
They were great little trucks! Love to find a 4WD one as a restoration project.
I know one coming up for auction 4wd 80K miles
Great job, thanks for sharing.
Isuzu made great trucks.
Simple tough and reliable small trucks is whats missing in todays usa market atleast in australia toyota offers the Hilux workmate.
The Chevrolet Luv is actually built by Isuzu, under nameplate called the Faster
Chevt should have kept the UV and ford should have kept the courier
Agreed. Loved both of those little trucks.
Chevrolet LUV is actually based on the Isuzu Pup.
Quite the opposite. Yes, the Chevy LUV truck, short for light utility vehicle, was indeed made for Chevy by the Isuzu Motor Corporation from Japan, however in 1981, when the body style was changed completely then it was called the Isuzu Pup. The body style, in my opinion, just didn't look as good as the 1972 through the 1980 model years, and it was made even cheaper and chinchar than the preceding years.
Huh, I never knew these were available in 4wd. The ford couriers were only 2wd I think? All before my time but still interesting.
the Luv and Toyota were the first 2 small Trucks that had 4 wheel drive and for the Ford Courier was just a econo truck nothing special and it was just 2 wheel drive and it was replaced by the Ford Ranger
The Datsun/Nissan trucks also had 4 wheel drive packages on them to. The Ford Courrier trucks did have a 4 wheel drive package to, however you, the owner was sent to a special shop to put the front transfer case on the truck along with the stick shift shaft to engage the four wheel drive on the truck. They were known to be called Sasquach. I've seen them in person and in pictures of a four wheel drive Ford Courrier truck.
and how many young blonde women ended up with LUV?
L(ight) U(tulity) V(ehicle)
thanks!
rebadged ISUZU 😆
Quite correct.