Why!?
Pro
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Chester VA
Yeah we've got a fully decked out Reeses cup car, Pepto Bismol, and M&M's in this area. This is like a cross between gansta rides, NASCAR and 4x4's? What stinks is I have a 78 Cutlass, 415ci 4-speed, it used to be kind of a sleeper and an unusual car to hot rod. Now kids stop me in parking lots saying I should Donk it, etc. I feel like smackin' them.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Chicago IL
I like the paint job and of course its green. Those wheels are why too much for that car. 
Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Woodstock Georgia
This reminds me of of the cars that come out of that show "Pimp My Ride". I can't stand seeing a classic car turned into one of these.
I also remember the day of the 14" bias ply tires on Camaros.
I also remember the day of the 14" bias ply tires on Camaros.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: St. Charles MO.
But, isn't that car officially a "bubble" and not a "donk"? I thought the old vintage cars were "donks", the 80s cars were "boxes" and the more modern cars were "bubbles". Or do I have that backwards? It really doesn't come up much in conversation for me, so I could have forgotten the proper designation. There's an authoritative publication on the subject appropriately named "Boxes, Bubbles and Donks" Actually, gentlemen, as a OG from Oak Town, I believe that mo fo be a Im-Pala.
Yes, you are correct thats a bubble not a box. Boxes are the 80's caprices/monte's/regals etc. I'm pretty sure but not positive that the term "donk" refers to bubbles and boxes as an entire genre of cars. There's a a Grand Marquis here in STL (@ jiffy lube on the st charles rock rd. for the locals) that is built on a custom tube frame it has 30" THATS RIGHT 30" wheels!!! I hope it has a rope ladder to drop down from the door sill cuz that thing is waaaay up there. like to my head at the door sills. No lie.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Yes, you are correct thats a bubble not a box. Boxes are the 80's caprices/monte's/regals etc. I'm pretty sure but not positive that the term "donk" refers to bubbles and boxes as an entire genre of cars. There's a a Grand Marquis here in STL (@ jiffy lube on the st charles rock rd. for the locals) that is built on a custom tube frame it has 30" THATS RIGHT 30" wheels!!! I hope it has a rope ladder to drop down from the door sill cuz that thing is waaaay up there. like to my head at the door sills. No lie.
On the Rock, that doesn't surprise me at all.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Baltimore MD
Here is the official definition of DONKS, BOXES and BUBBLES:
Donk: Mid-70's Impala, Caprice and MOnte Carlo or any mid-70's ride with a sloping tail.
Boxes: Mid-80's Impala, Caprice and MOnte Carlo or any mid-80's ride with a boxy rear clip.
Bubbles: 90's Caprices and IMpalas, 90's rides that are rounded on both ends.
Donk: Mid-70's Impala, Caprice and MOnte Carlo or any mid-70's ride with a sloping tail.
Boxes: Mid-80's Impala, Caprice and MOnte Carlo or any mid-80's ride with a boxy rear clip.
Bubbles: 90's Caprices and IMpalas, 90's rides that are rounded on both ends.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Palo Alto CA
I think these types of cars is why I hate aftermarket chrome rims. I don't want to ever be confused with one of these guys! Make my aftermarket rims polished aluminum or something along those lines!
Le Mans Master
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