American Bosozoku? 

by "HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
Published 02/13/2017 at 22:50

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So Bosozoku Style, is something definitively Japanese, but what if you want to build a boso style car and you can’t find a Cressida, 300zx, RX-7, or Celica? Or what if you just want to be weird and use an American car? What car would you start with? I think the car I’d use would be an old J body. Specifically a Sunbird convertible. why? Well for starters it has a “nice” body shape, and I like convertibles for boso cars. Also it’s a car that no matter how you modify it, no one is going to cry about it.Not to mention it’s flat hood would make adding a shark nose pretty easy lol.

Imagine that, but like this. Lol

Another choice would be a Ford Fairmont. Closer to a traditional choice as it’s an From the late 70s early 80s, and RWD. and it’s unique roofline could make things interesting.Also it’s foxbody so suspension mods should be easier.

So if you were building a Bosozoku car, but also want it to be ‘Merican what would you start with?

Replies (23)

"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
02/13/2017 at 22:55, STARS: 2

A T-top Buick Regal. Or if I could find a Trans Am extra cheap....

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
02/13/2017 at 23:00, STARS: 0

I thought about a G body, I think it could work. You could take it to lowrider shows just to see what people do.

"TheJWT" (thejwt)
02/13/2017 at 23:04, STARS: 2

I’d argue that this is the American equivalent to bosozoku

All the stereotypical mods typical of an American build turned up to 11. (For the record I love this and bosozoku)

"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
02/13/2017 at 23:06, STARS: 2

dodge aspen.......

"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
02/13/2017 at 23:13, STARS: 1

start here....... with the mild factory fins...... add some low, and add some tailpipe, and the chin spoiler.....

"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
02/14/2017 at 00:01, STARS: 1

It is also quite square so a sharknose would be easier. And who doesn’t love T tops?

"Berang" (berang)
02/14/2017 at 00:07, STARS: 1

C3 was made for this.

"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
02/14/2017 at 00:22, STARS: 1

B-body or Panther.

The best base is a completely average, totally forgettable car. There are few cars that are as all-American and average as these.

"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
02/14/2017 at 00:28, STARS: 1

You know, I can’t deny it. These just scream out for crazy mods. They’re total garbage with a decent base design that makes them perfect starting places for projects. One of my all-time favorite custom cars was the stretched C3 in Mystery Men.

"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
02/14/2017 at 01:25, STARS: 1

Good question... The AMC AMX would actually pull it off pretty well

I’d hate to screw up a perfectly good AMX, but the shape of it would be a good starting point.

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
02/14/2017 at 01:37, STARS: 1

It already looks cartoony and crazy from the factory, so that’s a good start.

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
02/14/2017 at 01:39, STARS: 1

That front end actually is pretty similar, and it’s got a great shape in 2 door form.

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
02/14/2017 at 01:40, STARS: 1

I’ve never before thought of putting Victory pipes on a Caddi, until now.

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
02/14/2017 at 01:42, STARS: 1

That car really does look like an American Boso. So much crazy fiber glass. The funny thing is the Corvette Summer car wasn’t even all that crazy compared to some of things people were doing with Covettes, fiberglass, and bass boat paint.

"AdverseMartyr" (ewilliamson)
02/14/2017 at 03:46, STARS: 1

If it’s a car no one will miss. A Chrysler Lebaron convertible

"AdverseMartyr" (ewilliamson)
02/14/2017 at 03:49, STARS: 0

Just do it with the 70 and up ones; the 68-69s are the start of that body style and have some design cues that the 70s lost.

"jimz" (jimz)
02/14/2017 at 06:19, STARS: 0

if anyone did that to an AMX they should be caned.

"Stapleface" (patrickgruden)
02/14/2017 at 07:26, STARS: 0

You mentioned verts make good bosozoku. This would be perfect, and just extend the wood theme to the boso parts.

"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
02/14/2017 at 07:59, STARS: 1

corodobas too....alot of 1978-ish stuff has similar design language to the cressida......

blackhawk

concord

pinto

but if i wanted the overhangs on the front, and sleek sides

also available in convertible

"ToyotaFamily" (robbav35)
02/14/2017 at 08:02, STARS: 1

One of the guys at speedhunters is building a yanki style Dart. I think it’d make a good bosozoku car.

"Meatcoma" (mastapoof)
02/14/2017 at 16:08, STARS: 1

definitely mid 80's camaro..

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
02/24/2017 at 00:07, STARS: 0

Just found this. Not Boso, but close enough

"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
02/24/2017 at 00:32, STARS: 1

It’s horrible. I love it.