I certainly appreciate your work. I could never afford an ICON but I watch every video because of the craftsmanship, attention to detail and love that goes into each project.
Truly a convergence of art and engineering. Anyone who is a car build fan has to love this stuff. This is hotrodding of the future. We had it so easy back in the day. Buy a muscle car for cheap, swap a few engine parts etc. and good to go.
I have owned and operated a chain of thirty body and paint shops in California. My father started it. After thirty years, I did high end stuff for years. From my professional experience I can say that you know what you're doing. Congratulations Sir- YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT! PRO.
Great Video! Is the LS3 engine a good candidate for a 1996 LX450? I've seen your other FZJ80 videos and after seeing the LS3 in this K5 was wondering what you thought about putting it in an "upcoming" FZJ80...perhaps mine.
I appreciate that even the owner considers that the price for such a vehicle is astronomical. He is honest and it's plainly obvious that they are dumping a shit ton of technology, engineering, skills and hardware. Not to mention time and effort into a super premium re-work of a fairly rare vehicle that would turn heads anyway. So, regardless of his asking price, simply doing all this effort more than justifies everything. If I had the money, I'd buy it in a heart beat! Seriously, if you got such a vehicle you can expect it to go another 200,000 miles and be solid the whole way. Better than any Mercedes or high end production car.
I enjoyed learning about the building processes employed through the company. Classy move mentioning the men who help bring it all together. Some day.......
if ever i could do it Johnathan, i would love to have a 68-69 Suburban done in the way you did the D200's, on a newer style chassis. when i found your you tube page i was amazed that someone builds them the way they should be!! kudos Sir!
Those bumpers don’t look good at all, sorry Jonathan! Should have stuck with factory, unless the owner “really” headed out ‘wheeling. I do like the concept of pimping out a K5 instead of an FJ, there’s just something so tough and brawny about an American V8, all the better with some decent power.
Jonathan, I really enjoy your builds. I share your passion for blending the old with the new...without the wallet or garage space! I do amateur car reviews and would really enjoy reviewing anyone of your vehicles...from an amateur's perspective. You do a great job though, so just keep them coming. -Greg
i've never been a big Chevy guy.... almost bought a blazer once... rode around in one for years... but if i ever wanted a blue vehicle, this is tops... i've had red, white, 2 greens, gold, and silver so far...
Lost Comma I have an 87 toyota 4runner that is about 99% rust free. Although its rare to see 80's toyotas at all where I live, I've definitely see others that are rust free as well.
I think he'd be far more inclined to do a 1st gen 4X4 Toyota Pickup (Hilux) especially a double cab if he was choosing the vehicle. I have a 79 4WD short bed and had a 86 4Runner Turbo (with the digital gauges) and think the first gens have more curves, lines and the Icon style vs the squared off 4Runners from the 80's.
Awesome Blazer sir!!!I had a 1970 blazer my dad bought in 73 we had a lot of good memories in that going through the back country in Wyoming in that vehicle.I sold it in 2010 I had an offer I couldn't refuse it went to a good home.Your team did an awesome job on this blazer!!Thank you for sharing this!
Hello Jonathan. Another interesting project completed. The K5 Blazer might be considered a bit of a forgotten classic. Another forgotten classic is the International Scout and I wonder when one will find its way to your shop? It is just a matter of time and that would be an interesting project as well. The part of this video that I really appreciate is your explanation of the build process. Your shop tour videos are always great. However, your expanded explanation really details the deconstruction process, build teams, fit and finishing, paint procedures (surprisingly offsite) and most importantly the final stages of reconstruction at Icon. This really gives a visual of the full extent of planning put into an Icon project. Thanks for another great "geek out" video.
Every time I watch one of these vids I'm just floored at how much time and effort goes into these vehicles. Love the before and after pics!! Growing up I always wanted a bad ass off road car when I grew up, I was at an auction recently where they had a defender and an H1 hummer. I thought to myself what's the point, I'd rather have an Icon...your cars are the new gold standard in off road/SUV excellence!!
I have to say Johnathan, I thought I was watching Lorenzo Fertita for a second! Love all your videos, and your attention to detail and respect for the customer is outstanding.
I like to see all these very expensive restorations.... Do some off road... Vids... It would be interesting to see the designs from paper come alive off roading... Not run over a puddle either lol
that's a sharp looking truck and I also like the bumper on that. Do you guys make these per customer request even say if they aren't getting an entire truck redone.
Holy! That hood is so clean. No waves or anything. I had a black 63 lincoln, and left it faded. There was no way I was gonna paint that high gloss back.
Sincere thanks for the time you spend making these videos and describing the process. I'm sure you understand that the vast majority of us will never be able to own something built to the Icon standard. However, at least for me, it's inspirational to watch and get ideas for my own project. And my wife won't notice if I spend a fortune over a five year build...
The price, the price, I've seen Jeep's customized with off the shelf parts, a lift kit, tires, and bumpers that'll set you back $100,000 that's not half the vehicle an Icon. I would compare these to Bentley, hand built and very detailed and look what those things cost and you can't fjord a creek in it. Hey JW has anyone asked for a wood veneer across the dash of your BR's or FJ's?
Stunning. I had a 1972 GMC Jimmy that I took the original fiberglass roof and cut down to make a rather short pickup truck. I used the cab off a 67 for the rear window section. (Small rear window) The roof was still removable. I always liked the GMC over the Chevy just because of the grill. I find the GMC just to be a little more classy with the four headlights. The other thing I did was I had a hood from a 67. I just find it looks nicer with the front layed back on a 45 degree angle over the stock 90 degree.
Sometimes when I'm in my 2003 Blazer Zr2 5-speed, I wonder what would happen if I had the money to hire Icon to go through it. So much blue rattley plastic. This particular build is one of my favorites; I love the original Blazer.
Unless things have changed, and or the definition of polyurea has changed. LineX is a hybrid polyurethane that does not qualify as a polyurea, which is a 100% solid material. I have seen the proof. LineX, accelerates rust, because it is corrosive and a hybrid urethane. If you are actually familiar with restorations. You know that when you break a body down and scrape off the factory seam sealers,,...which are a urethane product... you will find rust. It holds and traps water, in its molecular make up, as well as breaks down as a liquid over time. You are....Sealing, your own fate of these vehicles by using a hybrid polyurea, which is simply masking itself as a polyurethane in a knights armor. LineX, is by far an inferior product, to what you may think it is, or what is available around you. (despite the fact that you are paying at least double the price for what you think it should be.) I have a glascraft MH machine that has sprayed thousands of gallons of polyureas for the DOD, and I'm in the southeast, so I don't have a dog in your fight on this, but you are sold on a product that simply just looks good, but does not do a thing that you think it does. A true polyurea is defined by the PDA, and it is as close as one can get to plastic injection, outside of a controlled environment. Hybrid polyureas are meant to be sprayed in cheap ass machines that look good and there is never a need to "bake it". It is already 180 degrees, (give or take set time variables for pressure variants), when it hits the surface and heats up from there in chemical reaction. It creates its own bake room by simply applying it. Don't feel bad though... I could not count you the people that have been sold a complete line of shit. This complete line of shit though, ???, I know well.
Beautiful truck. People talk about the price but they obviously haven’t worked for wealthy clientele. I worked at a Land Rover dealer and we had plenty of customers that would stroke 150k checks for Rovers every couple of years. Compared to those pieces of shit this wonderful vehicle is a bargain. This is not a lot of money for people who live in a different world than we do. And they do.
Needs to be 2 tone. Maybe a darker color for the top, like black or gunmetal. And way too nice inside for an SUV. Needs bedliner floors and rear cargo area and simple vinyl or durable cloth seats. Those were meant to take the family out to the mountains or the lake for the weekend, NOT for some rich person to drive on the highway and never use for its intended purpose. I guarantee that thing ended up costing someone 6 figures. Yeah, it's nice... but it's really a waste of a perfectly good Blazer.
Did you happen to use the amp research power steps on this build? If not are you going to incorporate them on the GMC build? Im curious on what model you use for a typical build. Thank you for producing such beautiful machines that has us all drooling and dreaming...
The quality of these builds gets your blood stirring, but so does the production of the videos that showcase these machines. I'm sure there is a lot of cutting and do overs, but the end product is smooth and without aahs and mums and jumping around. You don't have to sit through 5 minutes of the guy playing with his pitbull or showing that he can drink beer. The cuts to show the item being discussed are great and you don't get 15 minutes of a "tallying head". Thanks and keep it up.
First thing I noticed ( ua-cam.com/video/jAOmUSO-piQ/v-deo.html) was that the glass in the headlights sits lower, thus asymmetric, versus the original K5 (fully symmetrical in the square). I cannot unsee it since it changes the 'stare' of the car. Since details are everything I assume it was a deliberate choice.
The price point doesn’t seem assinine it seems appropriate for the build quality, I watch to be inspired, just like going to a museum can inspire artists...keep up the videos, we watch because we are like you, and we love the attention to detail.. So, keep them coming...thank you.
All that work is very nice and very flashy for a car show..... a very nice 4 by 4 that would probably never take out on the road and actually use because I would be too afraid to scratch it and the money I put into it or even for that matter having for bed a bent fende...r but my question is.. has anyone ever approached you with a Suzuki Samurai?
Great looking truck. The sound deadening phenomenally show cased by this truck. All the little detail work on the interior and exterior with upgrades where it was need all do a great job of tastefully accenting the classic looks. (That all being said the front bumper just doesn't seem to fit the rest of the truck. )
Beautiful truck. Just curious, what kind of anti-theft features do you typically add to a build such as this? It didn't look as if the ignition key had any sort of immobilizer chip in it.
All of your videos are fun and interesting to watch, even if i don't care two hoots about the vehicle. Keep doin what you're doin. :) A video about your paint (and NOT paint) application would be interesting to see.
Could be the color and the stance but I think the original unrestored vehicle looked better. All the soul has be erased. I'm surprised; Jonathan usually has an excellent eye for aesthetics. Oh well, keep on truckin', Icon.
To the average guy it gives us "dreams" so we inovate by after market.Billion or so dollar industry.With more people keeping their vehicles inovation is key. So thank you for your videos
Love your guy's work wish I could have you hook up a VW jette Vr6 for me . But I'm not well off. But would love to know where you got your kick ass sun glasses at...
I couldn't say the price point is asinine although I'm really not sure exactly how much you guys charge but for the work you put in and the detail I'm sure if you could afford it if you worth buying
it is on one of my dreams to build such perfect machines but I feel so limited and could never afford one of these today. I admire that you have gotten to such a level of truck building and such a production has come to be. Help me if you can find time out of your busy schedule lol
Sad to say but I do hate you took a clean original and did this, but I think the thing I hate most is the fact you tossed the original badges on the fedners...very few left original....but glad its been taken care of
A nice sign off message for all the butthurt haters who are too busy discontentedly clicking on their keyboards to go out and make a sweet vehicle for themselves!
Great ! Such an American shape. It came out great. You have a "detail" mind so I submit one detail that seemed off to me - the front bumber, maybe it is missing a groove or line. In the film it looks a bit simple. Like a big chin ! But I would drive one of these ( in the states ). Big and tough looking. With the old style chassis and suspension, does it get too jumpy at freeway speeds ? 15 minutes of joy, Thks for sharing
Tomas C K I liked the truck before he touched it. Just needed a full restoration, now it’s true value was destroyed. I’d recommend the buyer to mod something less valuable.
matthew0dublin interesting, so this is a first for the whole classic car industry then, wow, that’s amazing. Bravo! So you personally have enough money to cause this? Which other restomods do you plan on increasing the value on? Must be a secret, we’ll all know in about 15 years I guess, as this trend has yet to develop. His vehicle aren’t at the top of the industry, btw, there are much better builds. Thank goodness. He sure knows how to separate a certain rich demographic from their cash. At least a Porsche by Singer is technically impressive, though I’d still take an original 2.7 RS. Oh, wait, it’s worth about twice as much, maybe my desire outstretched my means, $1 million is a tad much;)
That's a brilliant truck. You guys do a superb job with all ur vehicles. Keep up the good work. Would like to see u guys do a 73-87 chevy pickup or even a 67-72 chevy pickup...I love them both lol
i njoy seeing your trucks because they are perfect ! i cant buy one but i do respect that you go the extra effort to make these trucks the way they should be made
I like the plain-ness of this truck, mechanically and cosmetically. Either the client has really good taste, or just wanted it to do a job and do it well. Very nice.
Amazing truck, but that Corvette engine cover sticks out like a sore thumb, was this a request from the customer? I would have expected a custom one from Icon or worst case, a blank one. In any case, it's a beautiful truck, I'm a huge fan of your work, specially with the Land Cruisers. Have you ever owned or thought about building up a 70 series Land Cruiser?
Arg. You have done it again. I have shamelessly watched every video you have put out. This truck is my new unicorn. I'd loose the leafs and request a Johnny joint architecture but none the less, I am obsessed. Thanks for doing these!
I certainly appreciate your work. I could never afford an ICON but I watch every video because of the craftsmanship, attention to detail and love that goes into each project.
Truly a convergence of art and engineering. Anyone who is a car build fan has to love this stuff. This is hotrodding of the future. We had it so easy back in the day. Buy a muscle car for cheap, swap a few engine parts etc. and good to go.
I have owned and operated a chain of thirty body and paint shops in California.
My father started it. After thirty years, I did high end stuff for years.
From my professional experience I can say that you know what you're doing.
Congratulations Sir- YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT! PRO.
Great Video! Is the LS3 engine a good candidate for a 1996 LX450? I've seen your other FZJ80 videos and after seeing the LS3 in this K5 was wondering what you thought about putting it in an "upcoming" FZJ80...perhaps mine.
When I hit the lotto I'll be reaching out, until then I'll keep dreaming of making my own resto mod. Please don't buy them all up before then ;-)
No way will I ever afford an ICON, but I'll continue enjoying these videos and seeing what you and your team come up with next. Thanks for sharing!
Why do all the US Automotive Fabrication shops gotta be in Cali, UGH if that place wasn't a political hellhole I'd be 100% on board.
California is still nice for wealthy Californians. Another layer to hypocrisy.
I appreciate that even the owner considers that the price for such a vehicle is astronomical. He is honest and it's plainly obvious that they are dumping a shit ton of technology, engineering, skills and hardware. Not to mention time and effort into a super premium re-work of a fairly rare vehicle that would turn heads anyway. So, regardless of his asking price, simply doing all this effort more than justifies everything. If I had the money, I'd buy it in a heart beat! Seriously, if you got such a vehicle you can expect it to go another 200,000 miles and be solid the whole way. Better than any Mercedes or high end production car.
Nothing like updating and appreciating the investment.
Its sad man. Cars became disposable.
If I had the money I would build my own
I'm more impressed by a one man or father son project but I understand and agree with what you're saying
Agreed , I had a very similar reaction after watching the video.
I enjoyed learning about the building processes employed through the company. Classy move mentioning the men who help bring it all together.
Some day.......
if ever i could do it Johnathan, i would love to have a 68-69 Suburban done in the way you did the D200's, on a newer style chassis. when i found your you tube page i was amazed that someone builds them the way they should be!! kudos Sir!
One of the car makers that will definitely be in my 10-car garage one day!!!
I love everything but the bumpers..
Those bumpers don’t look good at all, sorry Jonathan! Should have stuck with factory, unless the owner “really” headed out ‘wheeling. I do like the concept of pimping out a K5 instead of an FJ, there’s just something so tough and brawny about an American V8, all the better with some decent power.
Jonathan,
I really enjoy your builds. I share your passion for blending the old with the new...without the wallet or garage space!
I do amateur car reviews and would really enjoy reviewing anyone of your vehicles...from an amateur's perspective. You do a great job though, so just keep them coming.
-Greg
Amazing video. You are flat out my automotive hero.
that original color was spot on.
Love this, but I'd really love to see a K20 68-69 Suburban. Or an old 4x4 Travelall.
I'd love to hit the lotto and commission a Dodge Ramcharger with a cummins!
Same. Just the 4bt though. The 6 cylinder just has too much torque for the frame. I'm thinking about putting one in my Ramcharger.
Way too noisy for any quality build, plus it’ll handle like a pig, sorry to burst your bubble
@@JeepCherokeeful , The Cummins is to heavy for that!
i've never been a big Chevy guy.... almost bought a blazer once... rode around in one for years... but if i ever wanted a blue vehicle, this is tops... i've had red, white, 2 greens, gold, and silver so far...
Love it. But I would love to see a 79 Bronco or any of the big Broncos one day.
Me too. Would like to see the 78-79 getting some love as well.
+Trae Williams An F250 crew cab of the same era would be awesome as well.
+Tyrannabudz blazers are way better than Broncos
Me three. A '79 XLT with all the trim, two tone with the Coyote engine.
Maindrian Pace I like the way you think!
Your vehicles are Fantastic... especially the Dodge_Trucks... thanks for Vids!
Sweet build!!! Keep up the awesome work. Your team rocks it in every iteration!!!
Have you guys ever done a Suzuki Samurai.
Please do an 80's 4Runner or pickup somebody out there has to want one
+jetsgo66 As I recall, the rust problem they had would make for a challenging hunt.
Lost Comma
I have an 87 toyota 4runner that is about 99% rust free. Although its rare to see 80's toyotas at all where I live, I've definitely see others that are rust free as well.
THere are thousands of them rust free still on California roads every day.
I think he'd be far more inclined to do a 1st gen 4X4 Toyota Pickup (Hilux) especially a double cab if he was choosing the vehicle. I have a 79 4WD short bed and had a 86 4Runner Turbo (with the digital gauges) and think the first gens have more curves, lines and the Icon style vs the squared off 4Runners from the 80's.
What are we looking at here? 100 grand? 200 grand?
Why am I not watching Jonathon Ward's ICON reality show on Velocity by now?? Awesome brand, sir!!!
*motor trend
Awesome Blazer sir!!!I had a 1970 blazer my dad bought in 73 we had a lot of good memories in that going through the back country in Wyoming in that vehicle.I sold it in 2010 I had an offer I couldn't refuse it went to a good home.Your team did an awesome job on this blazer!!Thank you for sharing this!
Hello Jonathan. Another interesting project completed. The K5 Blazer might be considered a bit of a forgotten classic. Another forgotten classic is the International Scout and I wonder when one will find its way to your shop? It is just a matter of time and that would be an interesting project as well.
The part of this video that I really appreciate is your explanation of the build process. Your shop tour videos are always great. However, your expanded explanation really details the deconstruction process, build teams, fit and finishing, paint procedures (surprisingly offsite) and most importantly the final stages of reconstruction at Icon. This really gives a visual of the full extent of planning put into an Icon project. Thanks for another great "geek out" video.
Every time I watch one of these vids I'm just floored at how much time and effort goes into these vehicles. Love the before and after pics!! Growing up I always wanted a bad ass off road car when I grew up, I was at an auction recently where they had a defender and an H1 hummer. I thought to myself what's the point, I'd rather have an Icon...your cars are the new gold standard in off road/SUV excellence!!
I can actually understand the price since the time and attention to detail is really put into them
I have to say Johnathan, I thought I was watching Lorenzo Fertita for a second! Love all your videos, and your attention to detail and respect for the customer is outstanding.
I would never buy a truck... unless it was an ICON!
keep up the amazing work!
I like to see all these very expensive restorations.... Do some off road... Vids... It would be interesting to see the designs from paper come alive off roading... Not run over a puddle either lol
I'd love to see a Suburban get the same treatment.
how much does a build like this cost?
If you have to ask.... :D
around 250k is my guess
When I win Euro-Jackpot I am coming to buy one of your beautiful trucks ;-)
Of all the trucks, people will fight for this truck.
that's a sharp looking truck and I also like the bumper on that. Do you guys make these per customer request even say if they aren't getting an entire truck redone.
Amazing!
Front bumper.......eh 😬
You and your team do unbelievable work! When I win the lottery you will be the first to know!
Love the sound of that engine. I can feel the rumble through my notebook speakers!
This is a gorgeous truck! 👍
You should take the first 7 min of this video and put it up on it's own.
Icon always 10 of 10. thanks
what kind of undercoating do you do? is it a type of bed liner?
Holy! That hood is so clean. No waves or anything. I had a black 63 lincoln, and left it faded. There was no way I was gonna paint that high gloss back.
Sincere thanks for the time you spend making these videos and describing the process.
I'm sure you understand that the vast majority of us will never be able to own something built to the Icon standard. However, at least for me, it's inspirational to watch and get ideas for my own project.
And my wife won't notice if I spend a fortune over a five year build...
this thing is just amazing. hope to one day own one of your builds!
The price, the price, I've seen Jeep's customized with off the shelf parts, a lift kit, tires, and bumpers that'll set you back $100,000 that's not half the vehicle an Icon. I would compare these to Bentley, hand built and very detailed and look what those things cost and you can't fjord a creek in it. Hey JW has anyone asked for a wood veneer across the dash of your BR's or FJ's?
Stunning. I had a 1972 GMC Jimmy that I took the original fiberglass roof and cut down to make a rather short pickup truck. I used the cab off a 67 for the rear window section. (Small rear window) The roof was still removable. I always liked the GMC over the Chevy just because of the grill. I find the GMC just to be a little more classy with the four headlights. The other thing I did was I had a hood from a 67. I just find it looks nicer with the front layed back on a 45 degree angle over the stock 90 degree.
Sometimes when I'm in my 2003 Blazer Zr2 5-speed, I wonder what would happen if I had the money to hire Icon to go through it. So much blue rattley plastic. This particular build is one of my favorites; I love the original Blazer.
Unless things have changed, and or the definition of polyurea has changed. LineX is a hybrid polyurethane that does not qualify as a polyurea, which is a 100% solid material. I have seen the proof. LineX, accelerates rust, because it is corrosive and a hybrid urethane. If you are actually familiar with restorations. You know that when you break a body down and scrape off the factory seam sealers,,...which are a urethane product... you will find rust. It holds and traps water, in its molecular make up, as well as breaks down as a liquid over time. You are....Sealing, your own fate of these vehicles by using a hybrid polyurea, which is simply masking itself as a polyurethane in a knights armor. LineX, is by far an inferior product, to what you may think it is, or what is available around you. (despite the fact that you are paying at least double the price for what you think it should be.) I have a glascraft MH machine that has sprayed thousands of gallons of polyureas for the DOD, and I'm in the southeast, so I don't have a dog in your fight on this, but you are sold on a product that simply just looks good, but does not do a thing that you think it does. A true polyurea is defined by the PDA, and it is as close as one can get to plastic injection, outside of a controlled environment. Hybrid polyureas are meant to be sprayed in cheap ass machines that look good and there is never a need to "bake it". It is already 180 degrees, (give or take set time variables for pressure variants), when it hits the surface and heats up from there in chemical reaction. It creates its own bake room by simply applying it. Don't feel bad though... I could not count you the people that have been sold a complete line of shit. This complete line of shit though, ???, I know well.
Huhhuh,huh, he said 69.
Beautiful truck. People talk about the price but they obviously haven’t worked for wealthy clientele. I worked at a Land Rover dealer and we had plenty of customers that would stroke 150k checks for Rovers every couple of years. Compared to those pieces of shit this wonderful vehicle is a bargain. This is not a lot of money for people who live in a different world than we do. And they do.
Amazing build. Funny what you said at the end. I could never quite afford what I like, but I truly appreciate seeing what you do...
Needs to be 2 tone. Maybe a darker color for the top, like black or gunmetal. And way too nice inside for an SUV. Needs bedliner floors and rear cargo area and simple vinyl or durable cloth seats. Those were meant to take the family out to the mountains or the lake for the weekend, NOT for some rich person to drive on the highway and never use for its intended purpose. I guarantee that thing ended up costing someone 6 figures. Yeah, it's nice... but it's really a waste of a perfectly good Blazer.
Did you happen to use the amp research power steps on this build? If not are you going to incorporate them on the GMC build? Im curious on what model you use for a typical build. Thank you for producing such beautiful machines that has us all drooling and dreaming...
The quality of these builds gets your blood stirring, but so does the production of the videos that showcase these machines. I'm sure there is a lot of cutting and do overs, but the end product is smooth and without aahs and mums and jumping around. You don't have to sit through 5 minutes of the guy playing with his pitbull or showing that he can drink beer. The cuts to show the item being discussed are great and you don't get 15 minutes of a "tallying head". Thanks and keep it up.
First thing I noticed ( ua-cam.com/video/jAOmUSO-piQ/v-deo.html) was that the glass in the headlights sits lower, thus asymmetric, versus the original K5 (fully symmetrical in the square). I cannot unsee it since it changes the 'stare' of the car. Since details are everything I assume it was a deliberate choice.
The price point doesn’t seem assinine it seems appropriate for the build quality, I watch to be inspired, just like going to a museum can inspire artists...keep up the videos, we watch because we are like you, and we love the attention to detail.. So, keep them coming...thank you.
CST models did have trim panels in the rear. Nice build. Doing a 1972 two wheel drive now. What brake lines are you using on that hydro boost?
All that work is very nice and very flashy for a car show..... a very nice 4 by 4 that would probably never take out on the road and actually use because I would be too afraid to scratch it and the money I put into it or even for that matter having for bed a bent fende...r but my question is.. has anyone ever approached you with a Suzuki Samurai?
Great looking truck. The sound deadening phenomenally show cased by this truck. All the little detail work on the interior and exterior with upgrades where it was need all do a great job of tastefully accenting the classic looks. (That all being said the front bumper just doesn't seem to fit the rest of the truck. )
Beautiful truck. Just curious, what kind of anti-theft features do you typically add to a build such as this? It didn't look as if the ignition key had any sort of immobilizer chip in it.
All of your videos are fun and interesting to watch, even if i don't care two hoots about the vehicle. Keep doin what you're doin. :) A video about your paint (and NOT paint) application would be interesting to see.
Could be the color and the stance but I think the original unrestored vehicle looked better. All the soul has be erased. I'm surprised; Jonathan usually has an excellent eye for aesthetics. Oh well, keep on truckin', Icon.
My first truck was a '72 K5 Blazer, what a GREAT platform.
I LOVED that truck!
To the average guy it gives us "dreams" so we inovate by after market.Billion or so dollar industry.With more people keeping their vehicles inovation is key. So thank you for your videos
Love your guy's work wish I could have you hook up a VW jette Vr6 for me . But I'm not well off. But would love to know where you got your kick ass sun glasses at...
Thank you for giving us the background of your shop. You are a team player. That's why you are successful.
I couldn't say the price point is asinine although I'm really not sure exactly how much you guys charge but for the work you put in and the detail I'm sure if you could afford it if you worth buying
it is on one of my dreams to build such perfect machines but I feel so limited and could never afford one of these today. I admire that you have gotten to such a level of truck building and such a production has come to be. Help me if you can find time out of your busy schedule lol
Hey Jonathan, I noticed the entire floor is sprayed with that poly urea, then just has carpet over it... how’s the overall temp in this vehicle?.
Sad to say but I do hate you took a clean original and did this, but I think the thing I hate most is the fact you tossed the original badges on the fedners...very few left original....but glad its been taken care of
A nice sign off message for all the butthurt haters who are too busy discontentedly clicking on their keyboards to go out and make a sweet vehicle for themselves!
Where are those roads were you test drive and make vids ?
Great ! Such an American shape. It came out great.
You have a "detail" mind so I submit one detail that seemed off to me - the front bumber, maybe it is missing a groove or line. In the film it looks a bit simple. Like a big chin !
But I would drive one of these ( in the states ). Big and tough looking. With the old style chassis and suspension, does it get too jumpy at freeway speeds ?
15 minutes of joy, Thks for sharing
The original colour was amazing you should have kept it that way. But yes rust...
Tomas C K I liked the truck before he touched it. Just needed a full restoration, now it’s true value was destroyed. I’d recommend the buyer to mod something less valuable.
@@JeepCherokeeful these Icons will be crazy high value in a few years due to build quality, and rarity.
matthew0dublin interesting, so this is a first for the whole classic car industry then, wow, that’s amazing. Bravo! So you personally have enough money to cause this? Which other restomods do you plan on increasing the value on? Must be a secret, we’ll all know in about 15 years I guess, as this trend has yet to develop. His vehicle aren’t at the top of the industry, btw, there are much better builds. Thank goodness. He sure knows how to separate a certain rich demographic from their cash. At least a Porsche by Singer is technically impressive, though I’d still take an original 2.7 RS. Oh, wait, it’s worth about twice as much, maybe my desire outstretched my means, $1 million is a tad much;)
That's a brilliant truck. You guys do a superb job with all ur vehicles. Keep up the good work. Would like to see u guys do a 73-87 chevy pickup or even a 67-72 chevy pickup...I love them both lol
That's true badass
I am building a '72 k5 with LS3 now. thanks for the inspiration!
Oh so very nice. Why can't you buy something like this from the OEM's any more?
Damn. Sorry, I couldn't think of anything else to say.
First vehicle I ever drove. Tough as nails. I abused the crap out of it as a teen. It will not pamper you. A 'man's truck.'
beautiful truck
You need to show the vehicle more than you show yourself pal. We watch the video to watch the truck not you🤦🏻
Nice craftsmanship!! Thanks for the video’s!!
How much for a Truck like this? $200,000 ?
Don’t mean to be disrespectful but isn’t this somewhat gas monkey used to do
Wow..... great!
Forget the build - check out his cool shades! Brand - anyone?
i njoy seeing your trucks because they are perfect ! i cant buy one but i do respect that you go the extra effort to make these trucks the way they should be made
Love to see your EDC bag in every video.
So, just what is a price tag looking like for a vehicle of this nature??
I like the plain-ness of this truck, mechanically and cosmetically. Either the client has really good taste, or just wanted it to do a job and do it well. Very nice.
I love this type a trucks ,Ram-charger or a Bronco ✅
Amazing truck, but that Corvette engine cover sticks out like a sore thumb, was this a request from the customer? I would have expected a custom one from Icon or worst case, a blank one.
In any case, it's a beautiful truck, I'm a huge fan of your work, specially with the Land Cruisers. Have you ever owned or thought about building up a 70 series Land Cruiser?
what size lift and rim/tire specs.
Looks like maybe a six inch lift with 35 inch tires. I could be wrong.
why too much shacking ?! too annoying but love the car and the work
I have an 87 suburban that could be a pro bono case for ya. Just saying
Arg. You have done it again. I have shamelessly watched every video you have put out. This truck is my new unicorn. I'd loose the leafs and request a Johnny joint architecture but none the less, I am obsessed. Thanks for doing these!