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Factory Options and Rare Features: What Made '70s Mini Trucks Unique?
The 1970s mini truck scene wasn’t just about utility—it was about personality. Compact pickups like the Datsun 620, Toyota Hilux, Mazda,...
mikestanek
Apr 53 min read
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Datsun 620: The Unsung Hero of 70s Mini Trucks
The 1970s was a defining era for the mini truck scene, with Japanese automakers making their mark in the U.S. market. Among the standout...
mikestanek
Mar 153 min read
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The First Japanese Mini Trucks Imported to the U.S.
Japanese mini trucks, often referred to as compact or light-duty pickup trucks, made their debut in the U.S. during the 1960s,...
mikestanek
Nov 24, 20244 min read
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Why Did Automakers Stop Making Compact Mini Trucks?
Once a common sight, compact mini trucks of the 70s, 80s, and 90s were efficient, simple, and practical workhorses. However, over the...
mikestanek
Nov 10, 20244 min read
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The Evolution of Custom Billet Aluminum Wheels:
Billet Aluminum Wheels Transformed the Custom Car and Truck Scene Custom billet aluminum wheels are a staple of car and truck...
mikestanek
Nov 2, 20243 min read
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The 1980s Mini Truck Scene: A Revolution on Wheels
In the landscape of American car culture, the 1980s and 90s saw an unexpected rise in a unique automotive subculture—the Mini Truck...
mikestanek
Oct 20, 20244 min read
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Ford's solution to the 70's Mini Truck race
The Ford Courier was a compact pickup truck produced by Mazda from 1972 to 1982. It was introduced as a response to the growing...
mikestanek
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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The Chicken Tax is why 70s import trucks were shipped without their bed
The Chicken Tax The Chicken Tax, enacted in 1963, remains one of the most unusual and lasting trade policies in U.S. history, having an...
mikestanek
Oct 3, 20243 min read
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The 70s Japanese Auto Industry’s Struggle with Rust
Why Did 1970s Japanese Automobiles Rust So Much? Several factors contributed to the rust problems experienced by Japanese cars during the...
mikestanek
Sep 26, 20244 min read
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Toyota Hilux: The Pickup That Changed the Game
Introduced in 1968 , the Toyota Hilux was designed to be a compact yet powerful pickup truck, offering an alternative to larger, bulkier...
mikestanek
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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The Chevy LUV is not really a Chevy
Isuzu KB20 Series The Chevy LUV is actually an Isuzu KB20 and 25, Also known as the Isuzu Faster. The KB20 was introduced in Japan in...
mikestanek
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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