I get it, doesn't matter how many new parts it needs, still needs to be the same truck. I totally get it. Nice work as always.

@douglasbuck2359

5 жыл бұрын

However, an LS swap would have killed it! I wish Jonathan would stay true to Toyota. Even on his ICON trucks he could be getting 5.7 iforce crates motors, but for some reason he ruins them with GM garbage...

MY lotto purchases are based solely on the purchasing of your products sir...I love my life, and want for nothing, except an Icon....thank you....

@aukanmeister

5 жыл бұрын

I totally get what you are saying, sir. I have it the same way. If I stayed single and did only money-things, An Icon/TLC would be within range. I take my beat up 80 series with my family to go exploring instead. That is good too😉

@cjpines5634

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, about 3 days after I collect a lotto jackpot Johnathan get s a phone call.

@johndunn9819

5 жыл бұрын

@@aukanmeister an 80 and a family beats just a 40...

@aukanmeister

5 жыл бұрын

@@johndunn9819 That is what I figured too😉👍 Thank you😊

It's like the Ship of Theseus! Great work as always Jonathan, you and your team do such amazing work :)

Finally. A truck with colour!!!! I have a G63- White. A Bentley Continental- White- bit a Corvette- yellow. Don’t like the Vette the best but I do like colour. First build I have seen from Icon with colour. Keep it up

My grandpa owns by 30 years BJ42 (first date of registration 1984, and bought in Netherlands from dealer in 1984) :P Lots of memories, lots of photos... but now i bought another BJ42 (1981) and want to rebuild her... such a big amount of work, i dig TLC products.

This is the kind of stuff that I wish Jonathan would do. Keeping it Toyota where possible (Nothing beats a Toyota engine) I hate the LS swaps, it cheapens the legend of the FJ. However, this is great work, I think the talents of your company should be used on these projects!

Another master piece! Beautiful work as always. Soon as I win the lottery expect a phone call you are first on my list! Thanks for sharing your time and talent!

"I really want this one restored" meanwhile complete new body, new frame, the only thing left is the drive train.... a head scratcher

Amazing work as always. This is one stunning restoration 😍

Thanks again Jonathan for sharing all the details. The heart and soul are in the details.Jerry

Remind of an ax i once had couldn't wear it out, I changed the head three time and the shaft four times but it was the best ax ever made! None the less you all do great work

I like the direction you’ve taken this on... as a owner of 2 BJ40’s 1982, 1983

Haven’t had access to internet for several days. Open YT and YES an ICON video!! Icon, Jay Leno’s Garage, and Andrew Camarata are my top three at the moment.

Of all your 4x4 auto's I like this fix up the best.

Your team does such amazing work. Listened to you on smoking tire live and watched the clip they posted today of you. Awesome Friday for people who appreciate your ideas and insane quality

Very very well restoration..,Your team like the real car arts.

I love your work, bro!

Your restorations are awesome. The LS swaps are nice but glad the client kept the original drivetrain... 👍

@douglasbuck2359

5 жыл бұрын

The LS swaps suck, I don't know why he won't use Toyota crate engines...

@douglasbuck2359

5 жыл бұрын

@@ICON4x4Design Mr. Ward, thank you for your reply. I went back and watched a video with Jay Leno where you explained it. I guess I thought you could get them from JDM sources.

@DjTspaRoLEoffIcER

5 жыл бұрын

All of the ICON and TLC creations are moving forms of art! I understand Toyota didn’t want to collaborate. But I am a fan of keeping as much OEM systems on a restoration. Good to know that such awesome upgrades are available to make your dreams totally come true. For now... thanks for all the great videos. One day I hope I can ride / drive an ICON. 👍

Perfect build

I just won the TEXAS Lottery! I'll be in touch to have you restore my 1996 Lexus LX450! All the Bells & Whistles...

Top job love that you kept it oem drivetrain

You're the king !

Wow, you guys had to modify a new frame to fit? I bet the price of this resto would make some of your Icon builds blush. But I know what it's like to grow up in a truck you just want to keep around...even if New England weather and salt did turn it into a clapped out rust bucket.

Such a cool build.. i’d love to see a derelict FJ 40 build with patina.

Amazing! Love it!

Think I'm more about TLC than Icon to be honest.

@douglasbuck2359

5 жыл бұрын

Me too, those LS swaps are an abomination to a Toyota

I never really cared about money until I came across Icon this work is exquisite personally I'm a fan of the ones where they leave the body and redo everything else the rolls Royce is the best

Love it!! wish I could afford one.

Great work:)

Good job guys looks great. Be safr. Peace.

Hermoso clasico fj 40...yo quiero uno...

@wilsonlavadoaquino3906

5 жыл бұрын

beautiful classic FJ40....I want one

Beautiful truck! Are the seatbelts restored units with new red webbing or aftermarket?

Beautiful restoration! Was the aluminum body build done custom for this particular truck or is it the same body panels used for your Icon builds?

Tlc saved my ass years ago

Love how he Tells the customer to *Throw his truck away* WOW....

@ryanarnold7515

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah but how much of the original truck is actually left new though?

@douglasbuck2359

5 жыл бұрын

@@ryanarnold7515 At least there is no garbage GM LS swap in it!

Which is better corrosion protection, powder-coating or the poly-urea coating? I live in Wi, where the road-salts in winter corrode every vehicle underside. I am trying to find a way to protect the underside of my truck from corrosion.

Would love a time lapse video of tear down and rebuild of one of your vehicles.

Freeborn red is the best color!!

Dig the quality. I keep checking back for more EV builds. Still waiting.

Restoration???? It sounds like a new build to me. It very nicely done but I don't think you customer got the same vehicle back as he gave you.

@christopherspringmann

5 жыл бұрын

A 110% "restoration." The VIN plate is stock. Stock like NASCAR. Funny car.

Would love to see you all restore a 1980 Hilux.

Is it still considered an '83 if the frame has been changed out?

why do you guys always go with fox over bilstein? Is it just a brand alignment thing or is there some tangible benefit? Just curious

My FJ40 was built in May 1980 and had a split transfer case.

Are there base prices for each stage of restoration?

El mejor carro que he tenido

Hi Jonathan, question, does your under coat adhere or bond to metal. I've seen some where moister gets between metal and coat and is worse than nuttin ? Luv the rides, thanks.

@RadRidesByCru

5 жыл бұрын

"heat cured polyurea" is a way of saying Line-X without using their trade name. It's the same product, applied over the vehicles finish (paint/powdercoat) exactly the same. In fact, he used to use the Line-X name in his videos before switching to the term,"heat cured polyurea". Like you mentioned though, I've seen tube steps welded shut then fully lined, rust completely through within a couple years. As you said, worse than nothing at all.

@mid-niteryders5523

5 жыл бұрын

@@RadRidesByCru Ok thanks.

Bet you really greased that guy!

I tell customers this all the time. Rust repair is THE last option.

AAAAaaaaaand what was the total invoice to the owner ???? BTW.... "Chassis roof and doors from the '79" and "an Aqualu aluminum body" but he got to keep "his truck" ??

Is this a 3speed?

It’s a parts car, but for the road!

I had the exact same rig but with a 5 speed. I wonder what they’re worth now.

@shrimpflea

4 жыл бұрын

Big money

I know that you said that those are old man emu but I thought I saw a fox shocks....

Doesn’t look like old man emu?

The craftsmanship on these vehicles is amazing, but I sincerely wonder as to who constitutes the clientele base. Those who are well off enough to afford vehicles built to these standards usually go for G-Wagens and cartoonishly overbuilt Wranglers, along with Range Rovers and Defenders built to the same questionable tastes as the Wranglers. I'm rather surprised there are enough wealthy clients out there with the good taste to buy vehicles like this and keep these type of companies in business. In any case, great job keeping trucks like these on the road.

Jay Leno often says he's a member (possibly president?) of the more money than brains club. Well it would seem there is a new member to this club...That said, beautiful restoration, however to go that far and not upgrade engine transmission??? Hmm

@douglasbuck2359

5 жыл бұрын

There is no upgrade for an OEM Toyota engine and transmission!

So, frame of another truck plus an entirely new body is a restoration and counts as restoring his truck to the original owner? Emotions are weird.

Why do people keep calling these “restorations” simply they are not. A restored vehicle is back to original specs. These are a completely new vehicle. Mind you the originals were good vehicles but they were off road trucks so, loud, noisy, uncomfortable with barely acceptable on-road performance. These are great vehicles but more like hot rods especially if fitted with a v8.

OK. You need to move. I need you as a neighbor........

Different body, different chassis, different doors, different top.... He didn't get to keep his truck, you tossed the whole thing in your "trash pile". This isn't a restoration. It may be nice work, but it's not a restoration.

@angeloakathecrazygreek

5 жыл бұрын

Funny how he said he wanted to throw away his truck and start over... Well, he kinda ended up doing that anyway didn't he? Hrmmm... It is kick ass no doubt...

@douglasbuck2359

5 жыл бұрын

It is the same axle, engine, transmission, seats, shifter, rims, bumpettes, and most importantly the same title and VIN number!

Please don't say "E-moo". The correct way to pronounce Emu is 'Em-you'. Pronounce the 'Em' sound the same but substitute 'you' instead of 'oo' at the end. Just saying :-)