you've literally done what I want to do in the future. Turn a vintage vehicle into something that has so much power, looks......GORGEOUS, has amazing handling and comfort while driving (with this truck, you can just tell that its amazing in those ways), and has modern technology integrated into it the vehicle (wifi hotspot, touchscreen nav, etc).
This is one of the best trucks I have ever seen. What makes this truck above other customs is that all the custom work doesnt look custom. This is really really hard to do. Especially with the interior work and especially with the era. Incredible,awesome, what a rig!
Wow...! I am a patina' lover myself....but you have some "Next Level" stuff going on with this truck! I know there is a fine line mixing old with new technology, but you have an eye for what works! I don't think most people understand the amount of hours of work that you have MODESTLY explained in this video. Just in the dash alone....WOW! You Sir, are a definite asset to the automotive industry!! Your Desoto Wagon is more my style....but I'm sure you have no problems finding customers for what any vehicle you offer! Great Work!!!
I also admire that when they build their custom trucks they don't make any short cuts just a professional build.you can honesty say you're getting a new truck. Thanks
My background is vintage home restoration. When I go to a car show, I am amazed at how often I ask "why is that there?". When it comes to Icon, I never have a single question, only a hope, that someday I might get one. Jonathan does such a good job professionally explaining his craft.
Thanks, this is another great video thanks for sharing all of your creations. The quality of the films have steadily increased since I started watching a few months ago keep up the great work, on the trucks and on youtube
This guy is awesome, I love this channel I love Icon. If I had the money, there would be plenty of ICONs in my garage. This man's work is exquisite, I really love the small details and the work put into these vehicles!
In a small way I understand and appreciate your art. Restoring anything old takes work. I would rather see this than nothing. Nothing scares me. Very inspiring.
its an awesome truck ,, i think icon has taken the custom car and truck business to a whole new level they are making dreams that you can drive with no worries and enjoy ,, this truck is testament to their ability to give the customer exactly what they want.. the entire operation is awesome from the ford broncos to the thriftmaster to their derelicts.. they just make awesome daily driven cars that work and function ,, i have been impressed ever since ive seen them on Jay lenos garage .. only if you could find me a 65 GTO wagon two door .. thats my dream car ,,,, RJ Swinder lead guitar of Creation Of Sound
These are incredible functional pieces of art, you're an incredible craftsman Mr. Ward. Thanks so much for sharing these vids. I have a 1953 deluxe cab 3100 myself, it was my first vehicle. My dad and I worked it over back in 1990, it isn't stock and looks like crap now but I plan on rebuilding it and modernizing it some day.
I had a '53 Chevy 3/4 ton (3600) 5 window that I got for a day's labor back in 1974. It was completely vandalized but I was lucky enough to have access to a pal's shop to rebuild the engine. I never put anything into the esthetics, it looked like a crappy old truck all the time I owned it. I sold it and the engine blew up about 1000 miles later, guess my rebuild wasn't the greatest. It's fantastic what you do to these old cars/trucks but you have to have $150K-$200K and maybe more in parts & labor in them by the time you're done. It's hard for me to understand the economics, but they are really works of art.
My name is Mike and I just recently acquired a 1951 GMC 5 window cab. Would it be possible to have u do my interior like yours?. Id even put it on a trailer and bring it to u. Beautiful truck
I admired his artwork, you have a certain clients that wants old vintage but modern and I respect that for me my taste it I had to choose one.or another an original factory truck yes there's still some around there's nothing like an original factory truck you can sit in and take on a time capsule. There's nothing wrong with reproduction parts as long as they made to original factory specifications. Then again if I won the lottery.I would buy both of the truck original and a custom. Thanks
Question, you started the video saying how you take a crispy 50's GMC pickup and take it to the final truck shown. The cab is a licensed reproduction, the bed looked too toasted to actually use in the final product. The badging, handles used were new. Ditto the frame, engine, transmission. How much, if any, of the original truck shown in the begining was actually used?
Awesome. I LOVE the art deco theme. If I had the $$$$$ I would have you do a art deco car. Like a Delahaye or something like that. LONG hood, Viper or Triton V10 engine, killer front grille, big wheel fenders etc. Some day...
jonathan ward if i had my own country i would make u a national hero ive not seen one of your creation and not liked it everything ive seen so far is spot on this by far is my farvorite well done sir
After seeing your truck i i need to restart my 54 restoration again, i want to see mine as yours, congrats man best regards from mexico i will keep somethings from your truck, let me say to you something about your truck it might be perfect with another seat style i guess, but everything else is the dream´s truck
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No words!!!! Perfect to me, just amazing!!! thank for this video... hugs from Brazil
I hate that it has taken me this long to see this. But better late than never. As it is said. Awesome awesome truck. I really really dig the matte finish in the paint. Everything about this vehicle is awesome. My one big hope is that when I win the lottery I hope that I win enough to buy one of these "Thriftmaster" trucks as well as have a derelict built.
Disclaimer: This is only my Opinion. Can i be honest with you Mr. Ward doing more driving videos of your products would be best, everyone can go to your website and read the sum of your parts but owners and reviw companies very seldom do videos of your product. us viewers want to see them used to their full performance potential on/offroad. would you also be considering doing a tow/haul package for buyers who want something to tow their track/offroad cars places? could be an interesting market depending on demand!
Hi Jonathan, I really enjoy your videos. Information I'm always wishing you'd include: How long each build takes and how much each vehicle costs. On this video I think you mentioned 10 months, so thanks for that. I get the impression these cars are in the $100k-$200k range. That wi-fi hotspot on this truck is fascinating, I gotta find out more info about that. On a separate note, regarding the derelicts: I'm assuming you must remove any rust off the chrome parts. There is a fabulous rust-demolishing product I want to bring to your attention if you're not aware of it: It's called Chromax. It's a delicious-smelling (wintergreen mint?) paste with abrasive crystals that are constantly breaking down into finer and finer bits. You barely have to exert any effort and the rust comes right off. It works on chrome, stainless, and several other metals... [Edit: Autonet Mobile!]
Watch out Jon, Mattel Toys would love to steal this one too. I totally understand what Jonathan is doing; it's so beyond just creating hot rods. I see his projects as organic in nature. There is a soul to these vehicles. Strange I know, but I feel it.
probably going to be trailered to shows, not a daily driver. And he loses one important part of these oldies..That is the wonderful smell, you can't manufacture that.
my god that's amazing what would a frame like that cost I would love to have that drive train with my old school truck body (or what left of her) on top .. but I would still have my knobs and switches just that old school-ness like the Back up tv however ..gotta have those old knobs and ehhh I don't need cup holders lol .. but lets face it I probably cant afford that set up . well I can always day dream sooo cool why is ever cool car maker not living near nyc
wahoo cool still kinda outta my price range but cool I have another goal question do you idea on how to upgrade stock 216 engine ? I already upgrade 6 to 12v and point to pointless do you know any tricks for the carburetor?
Do you Find the Premier Street Rod Sheet Metel Kits to be the same gauge and durability of the original trucks? Is their a difficulty in getting the alignment, seems and fit right?
You should open a shop in Australia in order to ride the wave of automotive nostalgia going through the country now that the last major Australian car manufacturer has announced that they are shutting down in a few years. Offer classic FJs and a Holden or two and the entire country would cream it's self. Couple that with the overload of skilled workers who would willing to jump on board and the fact that Australia is far more suited to high quality low volume manufacturing for a local market in its current economic state and BOOM, you've got yourself another winning business. If you need a CEO, I'll be standing by.
Love the old truck but need to ICON it out as a 4x4 with a few design changes. If this model truck is to rare to do this project a 55 to 57 Chevy step side 4x4 with ICON tech would seriously rock.
I love ICON's stuff but I had to laugh. "Heres how we go from this (beat up old truck), to THIS! (new bad ass truck). First we take the frame, throw that away and buy a new one. Then we take the body, throw that away and buy a new one." Great job as always though. I HATE touch screens that you have to go through pages to just alter the damn climate control. Use some freakin knobs!!!! Just my opinion
I get your angle, but in the sense of charging labor hours, it's cheaper for them to buy new than to charge the customer hourly for the resto and fab time
I would prefer a stock looking ride height, and Chevy emblems with high gloss paint. That artsy dull paint would be fine if they had done a military olive green, but otherwise it just doesn't work for me. The build quality is wonderful, and innovative, modern auto manufacturers could learn a lot from seeing this truck. By today's standards this re-creation of a full size 1950's era pickup truck would be considered a compact truck and not a modern full size truck. Also when the original Chevy truck was sold it would have been a lot cheaper than a Chevy sedan.
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS TRUCK!! However, you could make your videos a bit more interesting like doing some sort of Top Gear like review about it. Take it on a classic American road trip, for example. We love that kind of shit.
I slightly slighty agree with you. However the combined beauty of the cars with the way the videos are presented both fits into their own theme, own signature if you'd rather call it. Which makes it exciting and different compared to shows like Top Gear. The fact that it's a complete overview with loads of detail and info and visuals of the piece almost makes it seem like these cars belong to you in a fantasy garage on RUclips, lol. I love it! Keep it up guys.
One real sleeper, not knowing what to expect. Very well done, thanks.
THIS TRUCK IS RIDICULOUSLY GORGEOUS.
you've literally done what I want to do in the future. Turn a vintage vehicle into something that has so much power, looks......GORGEOUS, has amazing handling and comfort while driving (with this truck, you can just tell that its amazing in those ways), and has modern technology integrated into it the vehicle (wifi hotspot, touchscreen nav, etc).
Splendid works, great, five thumbs up👏👏👏😀😀😀💪💪💪
I feel so so privileged to have you take the time out of your day to even answer me. Thank you and ICON. The best company on earth!
This is one of the best trucks I have ever seen. What makes this truck above other customs is that all the custom work doesnt look custom. This is really really hard to do. Especially with the interior work and especially with the era. Incredible,awesome, what a rig!
Wow...! I am a patina' lover myself....but you have some "Next Level" stuff going on with this truck! I know there is a fine line mixing old with new technology, but you have an eye for what works! I don't think most people understand the amount of hours of work that you have MODESTLY explained in this video. Just in the dash alone....WOW! You Sir, are a definite asset to the automotive industry!! Your Desoto Wagon is more my style....but I'm sure you have no problems finding customers for what any vehicle you offer! Great Work!!!
captn.icon...you are the shiat!!! awsome kick ass piece of moochine
I also admire that when they build their custom trucks they don't make any short cuts just a professional build.you can honesty say you're getting a new truck. Thanks
My background is vintage home restoration. When I go to a car show, I am amazed at how often I ask "why is that there?". When it comes to Icon, I never have a single question, only a hope, that someday I might get one. Jonathan does such a good job professionally explaining his craft.
You had me at cup holders. The basketball net folding cup holders are the cat's meow.
i love how this guys voice is so laid back and relaxed. the amount of work in these cars, im sure hes just plain exhausted.
Another masterpiece from Icon. You've excelled yourself again Jonathon.
I love the corner windows
This is probably the most badasstical trucks I've seen on youtube, or anywhere else. Good on ya, brother.
Awesome truck, Mr. Ward! I love all the engineering and the attention to detail you put on all your Icon cars. Great job, keep up the good work.
Thanks, this is another great video thanks for sharing all of your creations. The quality of the films have steadily increased since I started watching a few months ago keep up the great work, on the trucks and on youtube
This is out of this world.
This guy is awesome, I love this channel I love Icon. If I had the money, there would be plenty of ICONs in my garage.
This man's work is exquisite, I really love the small details and the work put into these vehicles!
I love the classy attention to detail and ingenuity of these projects. This really appeals to me.
In a small way I understand and appreciate your art. Restoring anything old takes work. I would rather see this than nothing. Nothing scares me. Very inspiring.
Truly relive the era.....good job John....
That truck is balling out of control!!!!!! Keep up the amazing work
This is flawless! True piece of art. Amazing job!
its an awesome truck ,, i think icon has taken the custom car and truck business to a whole new level they are making dreams that you can drive with no worries and enjoy ,, this truck is testament to their ability to give the customer exactly what they want.. the entire operation is awesome from the ford broncos to the thriftmaster to their derelicts.. they just make awesome daily driven cars that work and function ,, i have been impressed ever since ive seen them on Jay lenos garage .. only if you could find me a 65 GTO wagon two door .. thats my dream car ,,,, RJ Swinder lead guitar of Creation Of Sound
These are incredible functional pieces of art, you're an incredible craftsman Mr. Ward. Thanks so much for sharing these vids.
I have a 1953 deluxe cab 3100 myself, it was my first vehicle. My dad and I worked it over back in 1990, it isn't stock and looks like crap now but I plan on rebuilding it and modernizing it some day.
ive never seen such a bad ass truck.
It's still a truck and it's still hauling, but instead of stuff it hauling ass. Best of all it is beautiful!
I had a '53 Chevy 3/4 ton (3600) 5 window that I got for a day's labor back in 1974. It was completely vandalized but I was lucky enough to have access to a pal's shop to rebuild the engine. I never put anything into the esthetics, it looked like a crappy old truck all the time I owned it. I sold it and the engine blew up about 1000 miles later, guess my rebuild wasn't the greatest.
It's fantastic what you do to these old cars/trucks but you have to have $150K-$200K and maybe more in parts & labor in them by the time you're done. It's hard for me to understand the economics, but they are really works of art.
My name is Mike and I just recently acquired a 1951 GMC 5 window cab. Would it be possible to have u do my interior like yours?. Id even put it on a trailer and bring it to u. Beautiful truck
#impressive
Nice🙂 really nice🙂
Say, Guys, that's a bad azz truck. I love your work.
God, that hood panel gap is horrendous
Awesome example of Craftsmanship. I really like the Wheels, smoothie rim and brighter highlight accent at the rubber and center cap.
Wow fantastic.
I admired his artwork, you have a certain clients that wants old vintage but modern and I respect that for me my taste it I had to choose one.or another an original factory truck yes there's still some around there's nothing like an original factory truck you can sit in and take on a time capsule. There's nothing wrong with reproduction parts as long as they made to original factory specifications. Then again if I won the lottery.I would buy both of the truck original and a custom. Thanks
Man, great vid. I love your passion. Saw you on Jay Leno's garage and went looking for your channel. Subscribed!
Great truck, awesome eye for details.
Form AND function. Timeless formula, exceptionally executed.
Question, you started the video saying how you take a crispy 50's GMC pickup and take it to the final truck shown. The cab is a licensed reproduction, the bed looked too toasted to actually use in the final product. The badging, handles used were new. Ditto the frame, engine, transmission. How much, if any, of the original truck shown in the begining was actually used?
Absolutely beautiful truck! If I had the money I would get one with a turbo Diesel engine, 6 speed manual, no Kenwood stereo, and a 4x4 drive train.
I watch and love every minute of your geeky videos. If ever I win a lottery, you'll win one too!
7:20 + " . . . all of it to create unity in the design." Words and a high-concept to live by. Rolling art.
This is my new favorite icon the desoto was but not anymore that thing is freakin sweet! Keep up the great work!
Awesome. I LOVE the art deco theme. If I had the $$$$$ I would have you do a art deco car. Like a Delahaye or something like that. LONG hood, Viper or Triton V10 engine, killer front grille, big wheel fenders etc. Some day...
jonathan ward if i had my own country i would make u a national hero ive not seen one of your creation and not liked it everything ive seen so far is spot on this by far is my farvorite well done sir
+Jonathan Ward very nice! I'm a big fan of your work
+snoopyy28 X2, attention to every detail. That TRIFTMASTER ICON on the hood put a smile on my face.
tastefully done
nice paint job
My favorite ICON vehicle - just...beautiful.
Hope i'll be able to afford one of your amazing rolling works of art one day.
Indeed. Given what they must go for, calling it 'Thriftmaster' is really, really funny.
These trucks are so BADASS! One day I’ll own one
After seeing your truck i i need to restart my 54 restoration again, i want to see mine as yours, congrats man best regards from mexico i will keep somethings from your truck, let me say to you something about your truck it might be perfect with another seat style i guess, but everything else is the dream´s truck
No words!!!! Perfect to me, just amazing!!! thank for this video... hugs from Brazil
That frame is enough to make your jaw drop
I love this truck
How much for a build like this I’ll start saving immediately.
Pure art. I wish I was rich!!
Stunning 😍 just Stunning 😎 Congrats to everyone involved in this project.
I hate that it has taken me this long to see this. But better late than never. As it is said. Awesome awesome truck. I really really dig the matte finish in the paint. Everything about this vehicle is awesome. My one big hope is that when I win the lottery I hope that I win enough to buy one of these "Thriftmaster" trucks as well as have a derelict built.
Disclaimer: This is only my Opinion.
Can i be honest with you Mr. Ward doing more driving videos of your products would be best, everyone can go to your website and read the sum of your parts but owners and reviw companies very seldom do videos of your product. us viewers want to see them used to their full performance potential on/offroad. would you also be considering doing a tow/haul package for buyers who want something to tow their track/offroad cars places? could be an interesting market depending on demand!
he never said they were rebuilding the old truck or throwing the old cab away, build is BASED ON the old design with midern upgrades
what an amazing piece of art!!!!! just perfect....wouldn't change anything
Hi Jonathan, I really enjoy your videos. Information I'm always wishing you'd include: How long each build takes and how much each vehicle costs. On this video I think you mentioned 10 months, so thanks for that. I get the impression these cars are in the $100k-$200k range. That wi-fi hotspot on this truck is fascinating, I gotta find out more info about that. On a separate note, regarding the derelicts: I'm assuming you must remove any rust off the chrome parts. There is a fabulous rust-demolishing product I want to bring to your attention if you're not aware of it: It's called Chromax. It's a delicious-smelling (wintergreen mint?) paste with abrasive crystals that are constantly breaking down into finer and finer bits. You barely have to exert any effort and the rust comes right off. It works on chrome, stainless, and several other metals... [Edit: Autonet Mobile!]
Hermosa Camioneta. Te felicito
man that thing really handle that track
What is your website called that you were talking about in the video ?
That is not one bit Shabby
The driving was brilliant
Well done again Jonathan
Inspiring work. Very cool.
Watch out Jon, Mattel Toys would love to steal this one too.
I totally understand what Jonathan is doing; it's so beyond just creating hot rods.
I see his projects as organic in nature. There is a soul to these vehicles. Strange I know, but I feel it.
Nice bit of kit
probably going to be trailered to shows, not a daily driver. And he loses one important part of these oldies..That is the wonderful smell, you can't manufacture that.
awesome ..i want one
my god that's amazing what would a frame like that cost I would love to have that drive train with my old school truck body (or what left of her) on top .. but I would still have my knobs and switches just that old school-ness like the Back up tv however ..gotta have those old knobs and ehhh I don't need cup holders lol .. but lets face it I probably cant afford that set up . well I can always day dream sooo cool why is ever cool car maker not living near nyc
wahoo cool still kinda outta my price range but cool I have another goal question do you idea on how to upgrade stock 216 engine ? I already upgrade 6 to 12v and point to pointless do you know any tricks for the carburetor?
OMG this is unreal ,its perfect... this is sirious ingeniering and art.
Jonathan,
Were ANY parts retained from the rusting hulk you opened the video with?
***** Was the firewall piece used to include the original VIN plate and title the truck as a restored Thriftmaster?
Do you Find the Premier Street Rod Sheet Metel Kits to be the same gauge and durability of the original trucks? Is their a difficulty in getting the alignment, seems and fit right?
damn nice truck... beautiful.....
You should open a shop in Australia in order to ride the wave of automotive nostalgia going through the country now that the last major Australian car manufacturer has announced that they are shutting down in a few years. Offer classic FJs and a Holden or two and the entire country would cream it's self. Couple that with the overload of skilled workers who would willing to jump on board and the fact that Australia is far more suited to high quality low volume manufacturing for a local market in its current economic state and BOOM, you've got yourself another winning business. If you need a CEO, I'll be standing by.
Just finished the video.. I really WANT a truck like this! This is why its worth working hard / smart 😉
Love the old truck but need to ICON it out as a 4x4 with a few design changes. If this model truck is to rare to do this project a 55 to 57 Chevy step side 4x4 with ICON tech would seriously rock.
Other than being conscious of the environment and the ecology of the planet, why would you run catalytic converters on the exhaust?
Who did the dash with the drop down doors. This is incredible and would love it in my 54'
wow that is NICE! what is a truck like the finished product worth now? thanks
really nice work the race mode sequence at the end of the vid is excellent
Awesome build 👍
amazing build thanks for saving that truck !!
It's beautiful
Your vehicles are incredible. Did you use the Art Morrison GT Sport Chassis or the GT Sport Performance Chassis?
That's a big metal bundle of awesomeness!
Jonathan, can you please tell me a little more about the color you used?
I love ICON's stuff but I had to laugh. "Heres how we go from this (beat up old truck), to THIS! (new bad ass truck). First we take the frame, throw that away and buy a new one. Then we take the body, throw that away and buy a new one." Great job as always though. I HATE touch screens that you have to go through pages to just alter the damn climate control. Use some freakin knobs!!!! Just my opinion
Well no... usually he uses the full body for derelicts but for these reformers he buys the original truck and uses it as a reference obviously
I get your angle, but in the sense of charging labor hours, it's cheaper for them to buy new than to charge the customer hourly for the resto and fab time
I agree! What’s wrong with some chrome knobs man?🤔
Love the truck. Kenwood however are gonna have to rethink the name of that system given the current situation in Syria
Jonathon Ward is an icon unto himself in my humble opinion.
Unreal. Beautiful. You didn't keep the vacuum wipers?? I never liked the looks of the long beds...until now.
They are jealous from you nice job they can't feel what you feel when you do it by your hands good job
Very impressive. You thought of everything!!!
love this truck
I would prefer a stock looking ride height, and Chevy emblems with high gloss paint. That artsy dull paint would be fine if they had done a military olive green, but otherwise it just doesn't work for me. The build quality is wonderful, and innovative, modern auto manufacturers could learn a lot from seeing this truck. By today's standards this re-creation of a full size 1950's era pickup truck would be considered a compact truck and not a modern full size truck. Also when the original Chevy truck was sold it would have been a lot cheaper than a Chevy sedan.
this is a nice truck so would you tell where did you buy the under hood fuse box?
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS TRUCK!! However, you could make your videos a bit more interesting like doing some sort of Top Gear like review about it. Take it on a classic American road trip, for example. We love that kind of shit.
I slightly slighty agree with you. However the combined beauty of the cars with the way the videos are presented both fits into their own theme, own signature if you'd rather call it. Which makes it exciting and different compared to shows like Top Gear.
The fact that it's a complete overview with loads of detail and info and visuals of the piece almost makes it seem like these cars belong to you in a fantasy garage on RUclips, lol. I love it! Keep it up guys.
Do you have to be on the computer to pick the color scheme and ride height ?