Originally Posted by
Ironfish653
A
Hooptie is just the urban equivalent for 'beater' although the classic definition is a 'B'-body GM, like a Buick or Olds, something that would have been a 'nice' car, once.
What you're describing is a
Donk, with the giant wheels and look-at-me paint and graphics. Ironically, the same 70s-80s Detroit land yachts are sought after as the base material. Properly done, they're full-on show cars; but if you have to ask why, you probably wouldn't get it.
Hooptie
Donk
I'm black, and I don't get donks. I say make it 4wd and put some 38 swampers on it, and do it right.