The greatest kustom kar show in Japan

[MAL]

This show is held at the foot in Mt. Fuji every year at this season.but the weather was bad, Mt. Fuji was not visible... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gifcheck it out at
http://www.deucecoupe.net/5th_custom_hill/index2.html

[Kojack]

Man... I love seeing Japanese customs. Those folks seem to have more and more orginal ideas the more I see photos of car shows over there. I still question those trucks with 5 million flashing lights, but they know how to make a hot rod, I tell you. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Ron]

Thanks.

[Germ]

the JAPS build MOTORBIKES that MAKE "americans look like FAGS", they RULE you, their BIKES rule you, JAPAN makes the U.S.A. in bike BUILDING terms, look like SPOOKSVILLE...

JAPANESE build BIKES

[warpigg]

your site very cool is. many great kustom i saw. seriously, i'm inspired...

[Broman]

Holy Christ!

I was a breath away from posting a joke about not being able to make it to that show because the bridge was closed (or some other equally stuipid joke) but I thought I'd better look before I leap.

There are more cool things going on at that show than 90% of the shows I have been to in recent memory. In fact I have found some new favorites from that collection of pics. I haven't seen so many cool Kustoms in one place in a long time.

I give this post 5 stars

[warpigg]

i joked... but i agree

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Awesome rides! Just inspiring, awesome rides.

Where are they coming up with all that creativity? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Germ]

JAPAN will ALWAYS rule "Us" they take the "trends" from US and go undercover into shitty rice field warehouses and they get their mnig welders and produce something that "RULES". They take what we create to a whole nother level .....JAPAN choppers???
SOME SERIOUS bikes..
OLD SCHOOL. with NEW SCHOOL thats still PURE.......

The JAPANESE give you a feeling that there is a reason to try and go to the next level,,

All the stuff is usually written off as SOMETHING they IMPORTED that was ALREADY built in AMERCA, when really the are creating TRENDS that DEFY most anything going on in our side of the world....

JAPAN is TRUELY "KINGS"

They OWN US

GERM

[sixpac]

Thats where they all went. Man thats some nice stuff Hot rods around the world. And they said its a dying sport. John http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[FrameDragger]

Nice Mal... Hey, I am going to be back in Nagoya in November... Do you have any lines on events within close Shinkanzen range???

Thanks,

Mike

[horty]

I took a look at these jap cars and somehow on a rainny day on a grass feild those cars are just to clean. it sure aen,t ladamer vally viva la hamb later horty

[tinyelvis]

hey MAL, what do these guys/gals do for a living over in Japan? I mean, from what I understand it costs a fortune to get the cars in the first place, and then to be able to modify them etc.. they must have great jobs and make some serious dough!

Anyway.. that's REALLY COOL!! Thanks for the link..

TinyE

[Fat Hack]

Yeah, Germ, I kinda noticed that....saw a magazine feature about a Japanese car show some time back and what struck me is that 100% of the rods, kustoms and bikes there were RIGHT ON, Kick-ass Kool!

Their shows are smaller than ours, but ya can't beat 'em for genuine old school perfection...I found that hillarious to a fault, that the Japanese have a better handle on the whole "traditional" flavor than most Americans do! They're natural born perfectionists, pure of heart and determined beyond belief...gotta respect 'em for their conviction!

Hell, I'd buy one of THEIR rods and ship it back over HERE! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[saltflataddict]

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the Japanese have a better handle on the whole "traditional" flavor than most Americans do

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Thats true, but what I seem to find out is they dont dicriminate (sp) as much we Americans do, and that I find pleasing. None of this 4 door sucks attitude, or that rod is channeld to low or he is wanabe Rockabilly shit or who gives a fuck about Kulture type, they do they live it and like it. Way cool rides there Mal, looks like a way better car show then we will have here in Utah. And ditto about what is being said about their cycles, hardcore guys in my book just look at Chicas stuff...

[4t64rd]

There is something I've noticed when I see coverage of Japanese car or bike events.

Details.

Less off the shelf parts, more details. (I am guilty of this)

Also, Less fear of loss of re-sale value, they do things to complete a "look", not neccessarily to have "the right parts".

Black 32 highboy roadsters with a flatties, 3-97s, red interiors and steelies 'n caps, and quickies, although classic, the thing that sets a car apart is the details. They seem to be able to come up with new ways to use the old parts.

I'm going to tick people off if I go any further, Don't want to step in Germs territory, he's better at explaining it. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hudson_hawk]

that is some cool shit. those are "customz"

wasnt this car at VLV?

[hudson_hawk]

this car is kick ass

[saltflataddict]

yea, Hudson I think it was I remember reading somewhere that he came here built it, drove it out to Vegas then went back to Japan with it. It was way cool I shot a few pics of it at Vegas. Thats a cool style IMHO..

[hudson_hawk]

cool story. makes me want to leave work and go work on my car

[beatnik]

Very nice Pics, a lot of cool cars.

Thanks

[wingnutz]

I was stationed in Yakota in the early 80's and you couldn't license a car unless you dove through a bunch of hoops and spent a lot of money!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

I was more ammazed when they would literaly Knock down a wall in their dwelling (eliminating a living space!) to build a garage! Space is a rare commodity and to park a car on your property cost's a ton of YEN! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Japan is the only place on earth where a "Rat Rod", "Traditional Rod" (what have you) will cost more than a new BMW!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I respect their tenacity to pursue U.S. authenticity with the Japanese flair...! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mark

[badpat]

i wonder how big our car shows would be if each person had to personally import their car from the other side of the world, jump through a thousand hoops to license it, and then work on yer car in a tiny area- how many of those cats have their own mig welder and 80 gal compressor? how many japanese pick a parts have sbc parts, never mind the rarer stuff. "hey hashimoto, ya got a spare tri power with some 94's i could have?- sure nishihata, it's right beside the double bumps over there" -sweet lookin cars

[MarkX]

These guys build some sick shit because they're not worried about some Giant-loser-Fag calling them a Fag they just fuckin do it. And they do it BIG. these guys are not trying to fit in a "box". Fiberglass or metal, shiny or primer, bought or built, new or swapmeet. Lowrider or Kustom, hotrod or streetrod, .......... COOL is COOL!
So go out there and BUILD IT!! dont ask for approval if you like it thats all that matters.and please for god sake dont look to the BIG FAG on this site for approval!!! if you have about 3000 posts then you're not in the shop building and you're NO authority! unless i got a computer question!

[MarkX]

Plus these are usually rich kids!

[MarkX]

Sorry .... I ment almost 5000! posts!

[littledeucecoupe427]

Not to put a damper on this for everyone but here is how all these customs in Japan work. First off (and I have 3 friends that do this and friends in Japan that confirm this story) a ton of guys here go around the US and Canada looking for old cars they then but them for say $2,000 and sell them to someone in Japan for $15,000-$20,000. Why would they pay these insane prices? Because they don't have them in Japan so its all about supply and demand (by the way old chevy astro vans go for about 30K there). So when these cars finally get to Japan these Japanese kids hire artists and graphic designers to design and then build these cars for them. So in actuallity its not that they are so creative but its just that they have money to burn and most of the owners don't do a damn thing other than write the checks! So once again, not to upset anybody but this is how they get all those cool looking cars over there.

[Kevin Lee]

Why don't you grow some stones and tell us who you're talking about? Or better yet just get a private room with this person and stop ruining this post. You must be really jealous of this big fag.

From what I've read the people who own old cars over there are not rich...they just love it and do whatever it takes to make it happen. Six or seven years ago I told someone (a "car guy") I wanted a hot rod and they just laughed and said it's impossible to build one for under 25 or 30 thousand! I took them at their word for a while but once I started digging I found out otherwise....and now I have a hot rod in my basement. See any parallels? So do a little research. You can't build cars or bikes like that if you don't love it.

Edit: That was originally directed at Mark but kind of works for the last post too.

[hudson_hawk]

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.and now I have a hot rod in my basement.

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how do you plan to get it out? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[littledeucecoupe427]

What the hell do you mean that works for the last post too! I'm just giving the facts, if you can't handle them though...

[RF]

LDC427 is pretty much right, except they're giving a lot more that a couple grand for hot rods and customs, at least in SoCal. For the most part, they want cars mechanically done and leave the paint/graphics and details for when the car reaches its new owner in Japan. With the exception of shops like Paradise Road in Nagoya and a few others, most the cars you see were built in the US. For a while, I knew quite a few guys that would build cars specifically for the Japanese "exporters", but since the economy has dropped off, I'm sure it's slowed down a lot. Either way, it's expensive as hell to own a vintage "foreign" car in Japan--gas prices, tolls, and registration fees would send most of us to the poor house in a year!

[badpat]

my car is now gor sale $50 000 or a whole bunch of yen, buyer arranges shipping. oh, and throw in a dvd player too, and some of that poky candy

[Anderson]

I like seeing cars like these:
http://www.deucecoupe.net/5th_custom_hill/img/060.jpg
How rare are they in Japan? They crush nearly all of their cars after a few years of use because they become outdated or whatever right? You'd never see more than one or two at a show i'm sure, as opposed to all the mercs (no matter how custom they are, they really don't stand out much)

[littledeucecoupe427]

Thanks RF you know what I'm talking about then! And the couple of grand part was just a example http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[KCsledz]

Here are a few Japaneese cars that I really like!

[KCsledz]

This one also has some incredible detail and custom parts! It is definately a favorite of all time!

[Kevin Lee]

Look. I wasn't hassling you. My point was that not every car you see could be built by some Asian man waving a check book around. Well at least RF understands you....great. I hope you're happy together. You can move in togther and sell cars to Japan and retire in a couple years since no one in over there really loves cars or has the passion to create something that rules by them selves.

[Jeff Norwell]

This plymouth is a rolling work of art!!!!!!!!

[littledeucecoupe427]

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since no one in over there

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What ever you say grammar boy! Hooked on Foniks sure worked for you!

[max wedge]

KICK BOOTY!!!

[littledeucecoupe427]

LOL http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Dago Red]

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since no one in over there

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What ever you say grammar boy! Hooked on Foniks sure worked for you!

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Oooh, an ad hominem attack! Classy move.

Next time, try to refute his logic instead.

Who cares if they don't build them there? At least their goldchainers have some pretty cool lookin stuff built for em.

That 55 Plymouth just needs a chop to be the most EVIL lookin car I've ever seen. If they want to throw gobs of money at people to build stuff like that, I say go ahead and let em.

[Kevin Lee]

Hey, check this out, FUCK YOU. Hahahahaha. You're fucking knob, get it? I didn't even WANT to argue and all you can come up with is "Well....your grammar is sub-par." Grammar boy? Jesus, what a dork.

The red Deuce with the E&J's and all black running gear is it. I'm inspired. I need to go build. Been thinking about my windshield for months - now I realize my car doesn't need one....I love that car.

[RF]

Jealous? You can move in, too, if you want. But beforehand, pull your panties outta yer crack and relax. Read before you spout and quit assuming.

If anything, I admire Japanese rodders because they have a deeper passion for American culture than most Americans do. Whether they build a car or buy it, they probably have more respect for it than any of us do for our own...they don't take anything for granted.

If you're gonna make a crack at me, at least make an intelligent, justified one.

[Kevin Lee]

RF - I understood exactly what you were saying and I shouldn't have included you in my problem. It was an easy crack at the other guy at your expense - and dead wrong. Never got the vibe that you were calling out the Japanese rodders as dumbass rich kids either. But got plenty of that elsewhere in this post.

I run the risk of swinging on Germ's nuts here but he's right. They RULE us with a lot of those cars. And your second paragraph is right on.

[RF]

Just bustin' balls...no feelings meant to be hurt.

I just didn't want anyone to get the impression that I look down upon Japanese rodders. It's hard to see so many cars get shipped out of the country, but the saving grace is knowing the people buying them really appreciate them.

[jeffro]

Not to sound like a total moron, but what kind of car is that, that K&R posted? I know I've seen 'em a million times, but I just cant place it.

[bradberry00]

all I can say is WOW, true artists...........

p.s. we nuke them and to get revenge they take american cars and make them look better than any american could ever make them look... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[30roadster]

thanks for the links mal.... very cool site and some really nice kustoms!... I dig the 50's rock on ya'lls website too!

[55olds88]

Hey the rest of us take a heap more cars outa the US then the Japanese....mainly 50's stuff as anything earlier is only affordable as project stuff due to the cost of getting work done in the US, on the flip side everyone is taking a whack of early stuff out of here and Aussie most of it to the US.
Seems a shame that the 150k or so used jap cars heading this way from Japan never contain anything cool.....

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

As I remember, Japchris posted some pics a few months ago from Japan.

He very eloquently and in detail described how they go about doing what they do. He also wrote about the huge efforts it takes to build and store their rides.

Does anybody remember that post? I gonna try to do a search.

[daign]

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As I remember, Japchris posted some pics a few months ago from Japan. He very eloquently and in detail described how they go about doing what they do. He also wrote about the huge efforts it takes to build and store their rides. Does anybody remember that post? I gonna try to do a search.

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Heres the post from japchris: [ QUOTE ]
Mike - 99% of rods are imported, though they often get taken appart and totally rebuilt and given a new identity once here - just ask fellow HAMBer Nori - (more on why that is below). That Stude truck was built in USA - has a tri-carbed '59 Caddy engine I believe.

Reverendz - Where in Japan is your mate? Give me a City name he is near and I can probably give you some info on local rodders.

Tuck - no more photos of the '55 -I know it was for sale there cheap (Thats by Japanese standards not USA's). Has a six.

For those thats interested heres a little piece I did for a mag about rodding here -

A wise old Japanese Hotrodder once said "Be damn careful using that grinder in here - them walls is made of paper !" . Yes, roddin' in the Land of the Rising Sun has its own unique problems, as I'll soon explain.
The hot rod scene in Japan is relatively new. It started "Post Graffiti" with just one or two people, but has grown considerably in recent years.
The Japanese have some major obstacles to overcome - Mountainous ones in fact ! - You see Japan is seventy percent mountains. Everyone is crammed into the flat bits with not enough room to swing a cat, let alone a '59 Impala !
This lack of space means some gearheads don't even have a garage, just a small parking area. And unless you can prove to the Authorities that you have "off-road parking" for your car, they won't even let you register it. If you don't have your own parking space you are forced to rent one in a local carpark. In Tokyo this can cost the equivelent of $500 a month !
Working on your rod in a carpark can be difficult. Neighbours give you hell and a 300ft long extension lead on your welder just isn't ideal. So, people lacking their own decent fascilities often employ professional "shops" for the major surgery and each shop seems to have its own "club" of loyal customers.
Another problem rodders and customisers face, is the lack of suitable raw material to work on. Infact US cars were once a common sight in Japan. Unfortunately the rust loving humidity and typhoons in the Summer, the lack of space, the "recycling, newer is better" culture, and that fact you have to pay huge amounts of tax on your car even if its not being used, have all gone towards destroying the older car population.
I believe Japan's roddin' scene is unique in that people tend to buy relatively complete rods or customs imported from the USA, and then take them appart and modify them ! This is obviously expensive, but accepted as "the way it has to be". It's only possible to register a car with "matching" paperwork. - Not easy for a Japanese "homebuilt" with new chassis or no documented history.
Many cars arrive in Japan looking finished, but just "owning" somebodyelse'e ride isn't true hotrodding - and the Japanese know it! The new owners are usually keen to add their own ideas and the "finished" cars soon develop spots of primer as tops are chopped, bodywork altered, new paint jobs and mechanical parts swapped.
Then theres that other problem - language (Non-English speaking Europeans smile politely and nod now). Try buying an early Hemi workshop manual in Japanese. Or imagine phoning the States trying to do a deal on some piece of speed equipment, a copy of Hemmings in one hand and an English dictionary in the other ("Sorry, was that part of your address in Japan, or did you just sneeze ? D'you just say Ahh-so, or call me an arsehole ! ?"). Then theres the shipping costs, customs duty, postmen who build cars out of "lost in the mail" parts, etc. Again, the Pro-shops are useful. They do their best to get supplies of "unobtainium" from their own contacts in the States.
Did I mention that gas is nearly three times what it costs in the US. - Or that ALL the Freeways are actually Toll "expensiveways" and we're not just talkin' a couple of bucks to use them! - Or that some roads are so narrow you can literally park your '58 Oldsmobile on both sides of the street at the same time - No joke !
Its not all gloom though. The law is fairly relaxed for old cars, maybe because there are so few. Blue dots or loud pipes are unlikely to get you stopped by the cops. You can legally go fenderless and the official technical inspection is only once in a blue moon-eyes. Speaking of Mooneyes, they really are a godsend to Japanese rodding - Not only supplying goodies, but also organising a number of the larger shows. Just finding suitable venues for these shows is quite a headache.
Because of the relatively small size of the roddin' community, there is a familiarity - a friendliness. In Japan there's very little by way of the lawn chairs 'n' trailerqueen phenomenon - ( no space for lawns or trailers ! - And of course to own a trailer you have to prove you have space to keep it, AND pay to take a special driving test).
So despite some difficulties, hotrodders exist in Japan. Contrary to what some believe, they are not businessmen who buy rods for investment or brainless sheep that blindly follow Western trends. They are folk who, against considerable odds, live for their rides. Its their passion - just the same as in USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, S.Africa or where-ever else REAL hotrodders are found.
Wise old rodder say "When parking, it's better to mount curb than Mount Fuji" - Ahh-so !


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I agree with everything thats been said on this post. The japanese know what they are doing with their cars and it really shows in a show like this. I believe they take an extra amount of pride in all hobbies they are involved in. I've witnessed it in quite a few of my interests. Thanks for the pics, I saved more than a few http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

What really blew me away was the silver zephyr with the headlight treatment. I wonder if its glass. They are hard as hell to come across here let alone across the pond.
http://www.deucecoupe.net/5th_custom_hill/img/096.jpg
-Dane

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Daign, ya come thru again! Thanks for finding that post. I think 'nuff said.

I agree with ya on the Zephyr. It could easily compete in the Oakland Roadster show or any other bigtime show. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Tman]

Yes, it seems most of these cars are imported the "restyled" by their Japanese owners. I admire their determination to build a car but I will not condemn them for buying a car that was put together by some guy in the states. I sure as hell didnt feel bad buying the 33 from Rocky OR Zekes 54.

In fact, All the mechanicals are done on my 54 Chevy. I would sell it to Japan in a heartbeat then sit back and watch how the new owner took it to the next level......BAM!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[james]

WOW!! Anyone have links for past show photos???

[Nads]

germ you stole my words. The Japanese build the best bikes in the world. They bend every rule, they skew every sacred cow, they do indeed RULE.

Americans, for the most part are blase.

I'll give you an example.

Gene Winfield was set up in Daytona a few years back and some schmos came up to him asking "if he had any model A parts?" This guy looked over at me and said, "Gunther and Himler know who this guy is, but these dumbasses don't have a clue."

[imfatdad]

Not all these fellows that have these cars have unlimited funds. I had made plans to attend this show with a couple of guys there I know, one has a 50 Chevy, the other is without car, just sold his Merc to another, he is working on a Econoline van now.. These guys are far from being wealthy.. It was raining in Tokyo that morning and as they never showed I assume they blew it off. I am glad I did not see any of pics of the Chevy in the ones Mal posted.... These guys are very dedicated to the cars and they are aware and get disgruntled when the "importers" gouge them so. But thats business I guess... I wonder if we would be so serious if was the other way...

[Nads]

Why don't some of you detractors try to restore a '70 Toyota Crown in this country? Good luck bozo. The war's over, any hot rod, anywhere is a blessing to all of us, get over it.

[littledeucecoupe427]

Hell I wasn't the one who started the whole thing, I just stated some facts your the one that got your panties in a bunch. I never said anything bad, all I said was that most of the guys in Japan buy their rods and don't build them themselves, thats the truth so deal with it. I never said that they didn't have any talent or anything like that, I like what I see there. So calm down!

[Broman]

Asian designers are aways the best in the world at simplification of form. Thier architecture, interior decorating, hell even thier gardens are built with grace and style. Why should we be surprized that thier custom cars and hot rods are any different.

It is like Feng Shui for rodders. I am inspired.

[japchris]

Going back to that piece of mine about the scene here
- Yes I agree most people buy complete cars that have come from USA, but then they gradually modify them putting their own mark on them.
I would say alot of the major work like chop tops is done in Pro shops. There are far more pro shops here than in the UK for example, because there is more of a need for them here. Most folk I know with old cars don't have a garage.
I wouldn't say there are a lot of rich kids, no more than anywhere else in the world. In a lot of cases guys here take out bank loans to own their "dream ride".
People like Nori and a handful of others are the true home builders in Japan - ground up, body off stuff, done at home. That REALLY is not easy here when everone lives so close together.
One guy I know of had a fibreglass '32 Ford Coupe body on his rod - took that off and built a roadster body using an A cowl brought back from USA in his luggage and has hand formed the whole of the rear body by hammering sheet steel over a piece of armaco crash barrier and a lot of pie cutting and welding. - He could have made life easier for himself by making it a pick-up or cutting the roof off his Coupe. But thats not what he wanted.
One thing I'll say for folk here -they know what they want.
I think the rod scene here is more healthy than its ever been. Yesterday I visited a new shop just opened called "Dynamite Automobile" for my two yearly Tech Inspection of the T.
The Co-owner recently got hold of an original steel '34 Ford Coupe. Been off the road for a good few years and covered in rat sh*t. It supposedly once belonged to Steve McQueen. Some might say keep it as how Stevey-boy owned it. But this guys a hot rodder, and he's going to do it to his taste 'cos his the one who's going to drive it ! Like I say, they know what they want.

[RustNeverSleeps]

somebody has to ask.... WTF is this funky wagon?!? General shape looks like a bug, and are those vented rear quarters for the aircoola? These guys definitely dare to be different...

[japchris]

Sorry MAL, meant to complement you on your excellent photos - much better than my foggy efforts !
I'll leave my camera at home next timeand just steal your photos off the net instead !

[RPW]

I admire the Japanese efforts but many builders make their bikes, kustoms and rods look like caricatures. To much of everything.
I guess that is a Japanese thing as the same goes with the youth culture, I´ve seen some Japanese rockers that have the same approach too. Be into a "culture" 101%...

[nori]

that's right chris saying. thanks ! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Germ]

BIKES and JAPAN
are LIKE..
BILLETPROOF and OXY-MORON

they SEEM to go HAND and HAND...

FROM THE BIG "FAG" you were talking about earlier...

[james]

Nads-- my old 67' toyota corona. Finally sold it due to parts availability. Probably would be easier now with the internet--this was about 10 years ago.

[Kevin Lee]

Hey LDC427 - I'm calm now. You are just wrong - and insulting. Get a clue and start thinking before you spout off these FACTS you seem to know so much about.

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I never said that they didn't have any talent or anything like that, I like what I see there. So calm down!

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So in actuallity its not that they are so creative but its just that they have money to burn and most of the owners don't do a damn thing other than write the checks!

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So which is it? Feel free to spend all the time in the world checking my grammar. I'm on to other things.

And I still say that red Deuce roadster is it. I'm in love with the way that car looks.

[MAL]

Thanks hamber!
I read enjoying your precious comment.
Thanks a lot thanks,thanks... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

FrameDragger,I think that there is no event.because...in this time, many kids are working towards the event of Yokohama at the garage. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
http://www.mooneyes.co.jp/photo/hcs03/poster.jpg

Japcriss,I'm sorry to have taken your work. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifDo you go to Yokohama next month?
I'm looking forward to being able to meet you,and nori. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

RustNeverSleeps,This car received the award from Billy Gibbons(ZZ TOP) in H.C.S last year,is a very famous customized car.
http://www.toyota.co.jp/Museum/Tam/Car/Subaru/ (stock)

As for me, it's weak to write English.
but I swear to supply a Japanese kid's pics to HAMB from now on.

[plan9]

there is a 56 4 dr olds custom pictured, beige.... beautiful car.... small details make it. Domo arigato, MAL-san

ignorant ROUND EYES can eat shit... heard this from a friend of a friend who has a cousin that knows a guy which told him so

[straykatkustoms]

Hey MAL Great post!!! Do you know what is the deal with the headlite lens?

Happy Trails,

Mick

[MAL]

straykatkustoms,I don't know details of this chevy's,sorry... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
May be...it's the product of PARADISE ROAD (http://www.paradiseroad.net/).
They introduced it into the DESPERADO('35 Plymouth) first.

[Johnny Ace]

I'm always way too happy when I get a package from BoneBad(DragTrain) containing several issues of BurnOut and Cruisin'....not only am I treated to flawless photography and pictorial layout, I get to see what you guys are actually referring to on this post....all the event coverage, detailed news, and heavy coverage of the American builders and companies.....Eye-Kandy from Wataru Nakata,who I wish was on this board! And in BurnOut, I get a photo of Von Franco in each issue,ha ha!
I've been supplying prototypes to Japanese collectors and companies since the late '80s,and yes,when a Japanese collector/customer is ready to do something,it's SERIOUS business....
Enjoying this post....
Johnny Ace

[ray]

those light covers look like ordinary prismatic flourescent light covers, look up at the ceiling... build an airtight box with an opening that you can clamp the plastic in, heat in oven, apply a few pounds of air pressure to the box...simple.

[Donzie]

Mal, could I have your permission to use some of your photos on my web site? I have a page devoted to just '49-'52 Chevys. It helps people get ideas for their own rides.
There is some awesome cars here and I'd like to share them.

[gowjobs]

That funky little air-cooled car is a Subaru 360... 2 cylinder twostroke in the hiney. 19hp... I had a van version on it back in the eighties, and I think we hopped mine up to near forty horses.

Those funky headlight covers? I'm betting they're standard street lamp issue... you know like every twenty yards down your block? S'what they look like to me.

GJ

[ESnacky6]

This truck used to be my buddy John's...
they lowered the crap out it now though...
the Japs really do Rule the hotrod, kustom, chopper scene..!!
'bought' or not...still Ruling..!!

[FrameDragger]

I have personally seen some really nice stuff in Japan (Borders in particular)... I do however, have some questions about another "trend" which I find a bit disturbing there... The Cartoon Character Stickers are "unique".

[repoguy]

Wow.

Amazing cars.

And yes, the Japanese are basically running circles around us in the chopper building department. Here are some Japanese chopper sites in case anyone hasn't seen them yet -

http://www.mfi.or.jp/den/

http://www.nicemc.com/

http://www.zerochop.com/

http://www.sams-psycle.com/index01.html

http://www.shix-mc.com/

[FrameDragger]

Damn! I never thought to look at bike shops there!!! I know what I am doing next trip!

[voodoo]

MAL, great post. Feel free to post pictures anytime. True passion and dedication show no bounderies.