what do you drive?

[Zohan]

Well looks like i posted the pic of my car in the wrong topic....

[Zohan]

Well looks like i posted the pic of my car in the wrong topic....

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[Pyrite[1up]]

pyrite, they aren't called hilux, ...

Please explain the photo of my truck then, where it has Hilux clearly written on the side.

Here's another fact for ya, Hilux models sold in Australian and Asian markets are built and assembled in Thailand.


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[Gemma]

pyrite, they aren't called hilux, ...

Please explain the photo of my truck then, where it has Hilux clearly written on the side.

Here's another fact for ya, Hilux models sold in Australian and Asian markets are built and assembled in Thailand.

Oh sorry, that paragraph was a little hard to understand/worded poorly.   I meant the American versions aren't called hilux, but they're almost the same truck.  Minor differentiation in trim and cab.  Its the R22 motor that made them great at any rate.

This is almost the exact same truck as 'clyde'. Same color even.  Some people still call them hilux's but I've only seen one with an extended cab like yours that said DLX (deluxe), and the rest all have no markings at all.

There was a great BBC top-gear special on the hilux on youtube, but they aparently took it down.  Among other forms of harsh abuse, they end up lighting it on fire and it still ran afer.

[KD197]

LOL gemma check the previous page of this thread, I linked all 3 videos of that from the official top gear channel 

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note: images were kinda big so i put them in spoiler tags
was driving this:
1990 BMW 325IS 5speed

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then traded it for this:
1995 Honda CBR900RR 6speed

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Dont have a pic of my truck, its a 1994 Chevrolet C1500 automatic 2wd 350 extended cab white
this:
1989 BMW 535i 5speed

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Errmmm. and dont have a pic of the newest addition: 1986 525E 5speed silver

[Gemma]

LOL gemma check the previous page of this thread, I linked all 3 videos of that from the official top gear channel 

oh 

Didn't see that.  At any rate, I vote that the hilux (or whatever you want to call them) be the official 1up vehicle.  Symbolically, if you think about it, its us.  Its indestructible, compact, efficient, reliable, and goddammit, they're cute.

My uncle has the exact same one thats on the bbc special.  Been trying to pry it from him for years.  While he COULD drive his BMW bike, his Cadillac, or the Audi, he chooses to drive the hilux daily.  He said I can have it when he dies, which, if my calculations are accurate, it will still be in near-perfect condition!

[Dreamer]

Here is a pic of my fun car. 
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible.
Rocket 350 (300HP) 98,000 miles. Almost stock...cept the cam.
Lots of tweaks to the suspension.
Got it from the original owner in 1994.  Traded my collection of 60's GI Joes. 



My son is also low mileage. He was helping me wash it this summer. LOL

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[Gemma]

Man, sweet cutlass, i love the color.  The only thing I don't love is that break cylinder.  I'm sure it works fine, but dammit, it stands out like a sore thumb.

Sweet car man.  Screw the gi-joes.

[Dreamer]

Hehe..it was a great trade. 

I had a bad seal with the Master cylinder.  Ate the paint off.  When my kids finish college, I plan to
upgrade the brake system to disc. (4 drum brakes for now.)
It was nice that the car was so original.  Still has the stock stereo. ( I have a nice indash mounted in the glovebox)
Also bought a 71 W-30 442 parts car bout 6 years ago. 
Goodies I saved:  ram-air hood, W-30 455, Turbo 400, 12 bolt rear, rear spoiler, buckets, console w/dual gate shifter.
Hopefully in the next few years I can finish my dream car.

[Gemma]

So you did do the rear-end?  Yeah man, you need disks.  I'd hate to see you total that dream.

[PsYc0TiC]

This is what I drive:


1973 Plymouth Duster Pro Stock dirt car sporting 450hp

I built it (all the chassis fabrication too) as well as drive it

[ColdBlooded]

This is what I drive:


1973 Plymouth Duster Pro Stock dirt car sporting 450hp

I built it (all the chassis fabrication too) as well as drive it

LOL! thats pretty funny

Well looks like i posted the pic of my car in the wrong topic....

i dont think that is your daily car

[mission]

Well looks like i posted the pic of my car in the wrong topic....

just a couple questions , not trying to be a dick, but is that actually your car, or your parents/parent's car? cause you dont seem like you'd be old enough to own something in that condition that is that old. and i agree with coldblooded, that cant be your daily driver, then again i guess it didnt say "what do you drive daily?" it just says "what do you drive" which is a little more vague. Can you tell us some more detail about ur car, cause i like it. Like how it came into your possession, motor, interior custom or original resto, win any awards? those kinda things

again sorry if it sounds like im being a dick..

Edit: derp.. found that image on first page of google images , its here:
google images link

[ColdBlooded]

Well looks like i posted the pic of my car in the wrong topic....

just a couple questions , not trying to be a dick, but is that actually your car, or your parents/parent's car? cause you dont seem like you'd be old enough to own something in that condition that is that old. and i agree with coldblooded, that cant be your daily driver, then again i guess it didnt say "what do you drive daily?" it just says "what do you drive" which is a little more vague. Can you tell us some more detail about ur car, cause i like it. Like how it came into your possession, motor, interior custom or original resto, win any awards? those kinda things

again sorry if it sounds like im being a dick..

Edit: derp.. found that image on first page of google images , its here:
google images link

LMAO FAIL DUDE EPIC FAIL!!!!

i knew that wasnt your car...please dont post fake shizz on here thank! you!