"Crucks" given to Americans?

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I know about the El Camino (naturally), the Holden Commodore Ute (though unfortunately that didn't come here yet), and... not much else.

So, my question: What cars-turned-into-trucks have been sold in America? I've suddenly become interested in the genre, and I'm wondering what others have been sold here.
 
You forgot about these:

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Dodge Rampage

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Subaru Baja

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VW Rabbit Truck
 
It seems like Datsun had one too, but then I keep thinking about it, and I'm realizing it was just a really small truck...
 
Technically the SSR isn't a "Cruck" since it was based on the Trailblazer platform. It's more of a "retro roadster/pickup".
 
buickgnx88
Technically the SSR isn't a "Cruck" since it was based on the Trailblazer platform. It's more of a "retro roadster/pickup".
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I didn't think it was either, but wiki lists it as one.
 
it would be better if it would be either a truck or a car. "Crucks" seem to be the car worlds transvestites.. they don't know what they want be, so they're bit of both world, and look ridiculous while trying to achieve their goal.
 
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Ford Falcon (Pre-Australian take over)

*Edit* just noticed even these Falcon models were called Ranchero in the US.
 
^I had an uncle that had a Ranchero, My other uncle (younger) now has it in storage. The thing is MINT. Low miles too, like under 50,000 possibly. It's crazy.
 
here, they're called "picoupes" (pronounced pick-coupe)

they're for people who wanted a wagon with the back chopped off.
 
Leonidae
it would be better if it would be either a truck or a car. "Crucks" seem to be the car worlds transvestites.. they don't know what they want be, so they're bit of both world, and look ridiculous while trying to achieve their goal.
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You look rediculous, they're Utes, end of story, bye bye.:p They want to be Utes, for the person who wants a super practical coupe, or a super fun workhorse, simple. Then there are others (like me) who simply like Utes because we do.
 
I prefer the term "Ute." "Crucks" sounds like a worse disease than "Perodua Kilesa," and "Picoupes" reminds me of "Picknose"
 
While I'm a Ford Guy, I've NEVER liked the Ranchero, whether it be Falcon or Torino based.
While the whole concept is just a bit wrong, I liked the middle years (Chevelle based) of the El Camino. With a mat in the back it would be the perfect "makeout-mobile" for a moonlit night on the beach.
The Early (Impala based) and Late (Malibu) based ones were silly looking
 
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You look rediculous, they're Utes, end of story, bye bye.:p They want to be Utes, for the person who wants a super practical coupe, or a super fun workhorse, simple. Then there are others (like me) who simply like Utes because we do.
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.. or because guys like you didn't have afford to buy either the sedan/coupe or the full blown pick-up version of same car.. 💡
 
There's also the GMC Sprint (basically an El Camino) which later became the Caballero. My dad had an ugly beige one until he smacked it into a tree :p
 
Loon
I didn't think it was either, but wiki lists it as one.
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Eh I'm looking at the page now and it doesn't say anything about a pickup based on a car. It's a pickup based on a pickup and is using an SUV platform. Course it is using the engine out of a car...so you're partially right :p
 
Leonidae
.. or because guys like you didn't have afford to buy either the sedan/coupe or the full blown pick-up version of same car.. 💡
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‘Full blown pick-up versions’ of Commodores and Falcons are not sold in the market... And why would anyone want a big 4wd style ute for everyday use? (Unless you’re a tradesperson, with a hideous beard, and a fluorescent jacket).

Over in Australia, Utes are cooler then sedans. We’ve had them for over 50 years… They’re simply everywhere, because they’re part of our lifestyle. Maybe wherever you are, they are non-existent, stupid looking things… but don’t go dropping any comments like that on us. What we can and cannot afford has nothing to do with purchasing a utility.
 
But also check out this:
using a light-duty unibody automobile platform rather than a pickup truck's heavier duty body-on-frame construction.
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It uses the Trailblazer (truck) platform.

Usually derived from existing coupé or sedan, not from a pickup truck.
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Not derived from any vehicle really, but def not from an existing coupe/sedan.

Low profile road tires and alloy rims may be fitted.
Low ground clearance.
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True to both, but then again it is meant to be a sport truck, like the Syclone and Lightning.

Now the only true part about it is that it doesn't have a separate bed from the cab and has a more coupe look to the roof.

Overall though it is styled after a truck from the past, is on a truck platform, and has a truck bed thus would be a truck when all is said and done.
 
Ah well, the person(s) who wrote that, think it's a Ute. I think it's a truck. 'Tis all good I guess.
 
Leonidae
.. or because guys like you didn't have afford to buy either the sedan/coupe or the full blown pick-up version of same car.. 💡
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What jacoja08 said plus the fact that the Utes are typically more expensive than the sedan when purchased 2nd hand because they hold their value better, and are about the same price new.:D
 
Leonidae
.. or because guys like you didn't have afford to buy either the sedan/coupe or the full blown pick-up version of same car.. 💡
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I can understand the purchasing of 'Utes much easier than the purchase of SUVs.

'Utes ride and handle better than traditional trucks, generally are lightweight, and can haul as much or more than a lighter-duty pickup such as a Ranger/S-10/Dakota.

'Utes are badass, much unlike yourself, Leo. :p
 
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and are about the same price new.:D
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Utes are no doubt cheaper new than their sedan counterparts, as for used.... Sedans versions (Commdores & Falcons) generally can't hold resale value so well due to the very large influx of used fleet vehicles that come on the market, utes hardly suffer from this.
 
YSSMAN
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VW Rabbit Truck
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I know that's not a particularly flattering picture but the States got the short straw on styling with that front end. The Caddy, as it's known in the UK, had the grille from the Golf Mk1 here, with round lights. Again I know this picture is on the more flattering side of things, but it shows off the front end well. They can look great when well done:

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