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anthracitedub Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2007 Posts: 3241 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 5:47 am Post subject: Anybody else digging JDM Legends? |
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I’ve always enjoyed old Japanese cars and bikes... quite refreshing to see a show with some cool JDM metal, soooo over mustangs, camaros and LS conversions. Guy seems real cool too.
It seems his shop might be on the same block as Kindigs shop.
Did anyone else notice the lot with VWs in the back ground on ep.4?
So far I dig this show.... I know it’s just entertainment... but so far, it lacks the usual bullshit that most of the car shows have... drama, stupidity,deadlines, etc.
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jeffinohio Samba Member
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 6:17 am Post subject: Re: Anybody else digging JDM ledgends? |
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I really like it.Kindigs show is the only one I watched before,as they don't add fake drama.I saw the JDM episode where they did the early 240,and it was great. _________________ 64 Sunroof
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74 Thing Samba Member
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 6:33 am Post subject: Re: Anybody else digging JDM ledgends? |
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I like the fact that he is so into the fit and finish and using original parts for the cars sourced from around the world when he can get his hands on them. Cleaning up the engine bays to be aesthetically pleasing, but still having the power that they came with and being true to the heritage of the vehicle.
I enjoyed watching the Datsun 510 build since my brother had one growing up. |
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anthracitedub Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2007 Posts: 3241 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 6:43 am Post subject: Re: Anybody else digging JDM ledgends? |
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Yes, I’m in complete agreement with the way he does his work. Keeps them kinda true to the era and heritage.
I want that Datsun shop truck!!! I had friends in school back in the 90s that had those... cool little cruisers. |
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hotsam Samba Member
Joined: December 02, 2015 Posts: 366 Location: Ashburn, VA
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 10:07 am Post subject: Re: Anybody else digging JDM ledgends? |
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It certainly seems better than most other shows on Velocity, which are steaming piles of garbage. _________________ 1968 Beetle |
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Spezialist Banned
Joined: July 01, 2005 Posts: 1941
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 8:45 pm Post subject: Re: Anybody else digging JDM ledgends? |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76899 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 5:03 am Post subject: Re: Anybody else digging JDM ledgends? |
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Maybe they'll do a Datsun 510 GTV.
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ach60 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: Anybody else digging JDM ledgends? |
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I too have enjoyed JDM Legends.
Is subject matter deep enough to support a show?
I wouldn’t tune in to watch them restore a 510 every week.
I can only think on about a ½ dozen Japanese cars of historic significance, but little story about the Be1 was cool too.
I can do without the drama, cussing & beeps that Discovery seems to thrive on. _________________ Good Luck
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Mr. Unpopular Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2005 Posts: 3715 Location: Tampa Florida
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: Anybody else digging JDM ledgends? |
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ach60 wrote: |
I too have enjoyed JDM Legends.
Is subject matter deep enough to support a show?
I wouldn’t tune in to watch them restore a 510 every week.
I can only think on about a ½ dozen Japanese cars of historic significance, but little story about the Be1 was cool too.
I can do without the drama, cussing & beeps that Discovery seems to thrive on. |
Came here to say this. I really enjoy the cinematography and subject matter, and lack of fake drama, I'm just not sure there's enough different subjects to keep it viable. _________________ "In any racing engine, the nearer you are to it disintegrating, the better it's performance will be"
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Sharp64 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015 Posts: 5304 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: Anybody else digging JDM Legends? |
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Pretty much ditto above. It’ll be interesting to see what else they dig up to feature? So far haven’t they done two Skylines? My mom had a 72 240Z when I was growing up so that episode really interested me.
The second guy reminds me of one of the guys from Fantomworks but I forget his name. _________________ 1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
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anthracitedub Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 5:08 pm Post subject: Re: Anybody else digging JDM Legends? |
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Idk, I think there are quite a few cars, engines, transmission and other offerings from Japan to keep my interest. They haven’t even got into Toyota’s yet... what about a kick ass Supra ? We’ve had decades worth of shows catered to GM and Ford... to me it’s a breath of fresh air. I’m hoping the show gets picked up and it’s not just a pilot. |
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Sharp64 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015 Posts: 5304 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: Anybody else digging JDM Legends? |
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anthracitedub wrote: |
Did anyone else notice the lot with VWs in the back ground on ep.4?
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Googled JDM’s address which is Murray Utah. I then googled “VW Aircooled” and Aircooled.net is in Murray Utah as well and right around the corner..... Think that’s it. _________________ 1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
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