Have always been a huge fan of your brand Jonathan. If it wasn't for the insane import duties on vehicles that we have here in India, I would have grabbed the opportunity of being a proud owner. Cheers and keep up the great work you're doing.
I had a nice 60 and still have an 80 TLC but I never seen anything to this magnitude I mean it's hard to explain the beauty and potential that you bring out of the trucks you and your team build. I'm totally stricken with emotion when I see the FJ 60s in particular. Excellent job guys.
Thanks for the tour. It is nice to see a shop where the final assembly is done correctly not like on tv, the night before the customer pickup. Thanks for keeping the standards high.
I hope everyone of your technicians appreciate all that they have. Since 1982 I have been accustomed to working with next to nothing. I mean we had nice welders and such, but in only one shop did we have a lift other than a fork lift and it was an overhead electric hoist capable of lifting the nose of Peterbilt. In retirement, my frame rack involves using the j-bolts in the bottom plate of a stud wall. I can only drool at your shop, pat yourself a few times on the back for me
this channel NEVER Gets old! Always interesting....always cool to dream of putting an order in, and ALWAYS look forward to the next. is THOS the first episode I ever DIDN'T hear the word "chilewich" ??? Haha keep em coming buddy...
"shou sugi ban" is the name of the process of charring/coderizing the wood. (just clad a house in it) looks awesome, lasts long time. I love your shop tours. It's always fun to see what cool cars you have lying around. Thanks.
Please do something,anything with the 1973-79 Ford pick-ups!!! Can't seem to find many people doing quality work to that model truck,at least work that is to your standard. Thanks for the love you and your team has for old iron!
For the record, these tours of the candy store are some of my favorite videos. That beautiful 300 in the showroom and the 'different' 49 Merc were a couple of noteworthy mentions along with your collaboration with the insane engines from your neighbor Nelson. I shall, however, beat you up on the opening. Did you say you were showing your clean office for prosperity or posterity? Quite different meanings.
hi .. john here from adelaide australia .. ive been watching jay leno and when straight on to your you tube channel .. i must say your work is top end amazing .. the car you product are mind blowing ..
great video as always. Just a tip regarding your camera gimbal. Turn it on standby and leave it on a bench with its back on the bench top for about 30 seconds before completely switching it on, it will adjust so as the camera is level.
Hey Jonathan, I'm a huge fan of the brand and as I've watched more videos over the past few weeks I've become an even bigger fan of you and what you've accomplished. Amazing. I purchased my first early Bronco (1970) last week and am excited to get it into the shape I want it to be--- already looking at several options on your site to add to it. I'm 31 years old, own my own company, and really admire what you've accomplished. I hope to get to your level over the years and I thank you for your inspiration. Do you plan to add more BR options on your site such as the aluminum mirrors/door handles?---possibly a full BR DIY package??? (just kidding---but kind of not). Hope you're well. Blake SLC/Utah
I'm glad to see those Land Cruisers being upgraded and renovated. We used them in the Angolan War (South African Defence Force), exactly those models and they could do anything - including carrying an entire squad on the LWB with a vast Marshall amplifier on the front bumper running to Emmerson Lake and Palmer, Smoke on the Water, in the cab, very late 70's. The Land Rover was a hard ride on whichever suspension setting and very fragile. The Toyota is based on Model T design, another reason to hug it. The Communists had no answer to these things, they walked. And carried useless AK47's that cracked on your knee after you killed its owner. We drove over anti-personnel landmines in Land Cruisers and Unimog 6-wheelers and survived. What Zero Haliburton is to luggage Land Cruisers are to vehicles (Zero Haliburton luggage survives most planewrecks.)
being born in 48 i love the derilect buick convertible.you and your team do such beautifull work.i can't hardly wait for every new derlict video.please keep up the great work. c.t.
Loved the "Piss off the purists" comment. Funny enough i actually thought of making a t-shirt with that written on to go to shows, since here (where i'm from) you only have old cars if you are a collector... Nice detail!
Can't wait to see the Rolls on the road, I think it's a perfect candidate for a derelict. You should do an early 70's silver shadow as well: they have some unaffordable engineering that guarantees them a path to the scrap heap, but they still have beautiful lines and interiors. We've got one on Craigslist in Austin for $3,000 right now. I believe that's about the cost of a replacement hubcap, lol.
Thanks for the tour. Nice clean shop with wood beam. Why didn't you put the electric motor in a east-west configuration instead of a north-south so you could ditch that diff.?
Always have loved your vehicles Jonathan and enjoyed all your videos but I must say I am still waiting to see you do An International Scout II it would be my order I place with you if I ever won the lottery !...Thanks again for your superiour products !
OHHH YESSS WE ALL LOVE IT WHEN U GUY'S GO & BUILD THESE AWESOME & INCSAINLY COOL RIDES & THEN GO & PISS THE PURE ONE'S OFF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT...........
great video would like to see a video on your paint process and disassembly process. When you re-paint the vehicles what type of rust protection is applied? Usually bodies are e-coated- there is a company up in wisconsin I think, where many top level restorers send their bare bodies to get e-coated prior to paint. What exactly does Icon do to stop rust for many decades? Would be curious to see your process. Thanks
I am A Hot Wheels minor collector. It would be nice to see some of your vehicles in the Hot Wheels collection or other 1/64 scale companies. My obvious question is, have you thought of sharing your collection with the world this way? It would be nice to see ICON Derelict cars in my own personal collection. Thank you for your awesome designs...I used to work as a 30 year ASE Master Technician and I know what detailed work you do. I also did some of what you do a lot of. I applaud you and your team.
what an array of projects... really surprised me... how many folks do you employ here? much larger of a facility than i expected as far as bays and workspace...
I was told that the three door suburban was the third door passenger side was t keep your kids from opening a door into street side traffic. Mind you back then we didn't have childproof locks and seat belts.
Just wondering, since you have so many groups in your shop. Do you prefer to keep your mechanics cross trained or once they find their groove they're allowed to focus there?
Whats that thing in your office that looks like a stainless trough on a stand, its in the bottom left corner of the shot at 14 seconds in. Is that a seat or something?
Who is the artist that designed your logo? I remember you saying the name of the artist in a video years ago, but I can't seem to find it now. It was a California based artist if I remember correctly; his artwork was incredible.
That Benz is AMAZING! Would love to see that car Derelicted with /all Mercedes parts/ for the most part... modern direct-injection AMG non-turbo V8... etc.
i could never aford your work but its awesome to see....love you to do a 1963 or 64 studebaker g t hawk all stock but frame engine and hidden modern guts..
And now I'm going to go back to your Rolls drive and talk thru for the 3rd time. 7:40 I do note the Rolls speedo goes up to 125mph. (200 kph.) She'd bend that needle in 20 seconds or less.
Have always been a huge fan of your brand Jonathan. If it wasn't for the insane import duties on vehicles that we have here in India, I would have grabbed the opportunity of being a proud owner. Cheers and keep up the great work you're doing.
...and that's where all the magic takes place. Great tour around a top notch company. Thumbs way up!
I had a nice 60 and still have an 80 TLC but I never seen anything to this magnitude I mean it's hard to explain the beauty and potential that you bring out of the trucks you and your team build. I'm totally stricken with emotion when I see the FJ 60s in particular. Excellent job guys.
Thanks for the tour. It is nice to see a shop where the final assembly is done correctly not like on tv, the night before the customer pickup.
Thanks for keeping the standards high.
I hope everyone of your technicians appreciate all that they have. Since 1982 I have been accustomed to working with next to nothing. I mean we had nice welders and such, but in only one shop did we have a lift other than a fork lift and it was an overhead electric hoist capable of lifting the nose of Peterbilt. In retirement, my frame rack involves using the j-bolts in the bottom plate of a stud wall. I can only drool at your shop, pat yourself a few times on the back for me
this channel NEVER Gets old! Always interesting....always cool to dream of putting an order in, and ALWAYS look forward to the next.
is THOS the first episode I ever DIDN'T hear the word "chilewich" ??? Haha
keep em coming buddy...
really boring you need to find some better to watch.. lazy people not fixing cars calling them derlics it's so lazy restor them dont let them rust
You sir, are an industry leader. That is a shop where creativity, with results, can be achieved :)
WOW, I watch all your videos but these current projects are epic. Dammm.
Kind of miracle? Man, it’s a dream factory...
"shou sugi ban" is the name of the process of charring/coderizing the wood. (just clad a house in it) looks awesome, lasts long time.
I love your shop tours. It's always fun to see what cool cars you have lying around. Thanks.
Please do something,anything with the 1973-79 Ford pick-ups!!! Can't seem to find many people doing quality work to that model truck,at least work that is to your standard. Thanks for the love you and your team has for old iron!
Very very inspiring John...thanks for your hard works....hope to see more...when you have time.....EV Mercury is a gem.....
Your shop's beautiful, everyone at ICON should be proud. Great job, Jon
liked the way everyone gets to work when the boss shows up!!
I love building scale models of some of these trucks and seeing your shop is very inspirational. What a fantastic company and brand you've created.
These are a different type of build quality. Definitely world class!
For the record, these tours of the candy store are some of my favorite videos. That beautiful 300 in the showroom and the 'different' 49 Merc were a couple of noteworthy mentions along with your collaboration with the insane engines from your neighbor Nelson. I shall, however, beat you up on the opening. Did you say you were showing your clean office for prosperity or posterity? Quite different meanings.
The Mercury EV looks incredible, can't wait for the video.
I thought your trucks were pretty badass, but that Merc and Rolls could be awesome also. Keep up the great work!!!
that suburban will almost certainly be my favorite build of yours. can't wait to see how it turns out.
hi .. john here from adelaide australia .. ive been watching jay leno and when straight on to your you tube channel .. i must say your work is top end amazing .. the car you product are mind blowing ..
Looking forward to see that Hudson roll. And what a nice "Adenauer" Mercedes!
Thanks for the shop update I will look forward to future episodes. 👍
great video as always.
Just a tip regarding your camera gimbal. Turn it on standby and leave it on a bench with its back on the bench top for about 30 seconds before completely switching it on, it will adjust so as the camera is level.
Hey Jonathan,
I'm a huge fan of the brand and as I've watched more videos over the past few weeks I've become an even bigger fan of you and what you've accomplished. Amazing. I purchased my first early Bronco (1970) last week and am excited to get it into the shape I want it to be--- already looking at several options on your site to add to it. I'm 31 years old, own my own company, and really admire what you've accomplished. I hope to get to your level over the years and I thank you for your inspiration. Do you plan to add more BR options on your site such as the aluminum mirrors/door handles?---possibly a full BR DIY package??? (just kidding---but kind of not). Hope you're well.
Blake
SLC/Utah
I'm glad to see those Land Cruisers being upgraded and renovated. We used them in the Angolan War (South African Defence Force), exactly those models and they could do anything - including carrying an entire squad on the LWB with a vast Marshall amplifier on the front bumper running to Emmerson Lake and Palmer, Smoke on the Water, in the cab, very late 70's. The Land Rover was a hard ride on whichever suspension setting and very fragile. The Toyota is based on Model T design, another reason to hug it. The Communists had no answer to these things, they walked. And carried useless AK47's that cracked on your knee after you killed its owner. We drove over anti-personnel landmines in Land Cruisers and Unimog 6-wheelers and survived. What Zero Haliburton is to luggage Land Cruisers are to vehicles (Zero Haliburton luggage survives most planewrecks.)
being born in 48 i love the derilect buick convertible.you and your team do such beautifull work.i can't hardly wait for every new derlict video.please keep up the great work. c.t.
Thanks John.....I wish I live next to your factory, will help you out non stop....learn and save up to own one of your art piece.
i just found your channel today. i have watched 4-5 vids. loving the way you do what you do. solid, man. BIG thumbs up.
Loved the "Piss off the purists" comment. Funny enough i actually thought of making a t-shirt with that written on to go to shows, since here (where i'm from) you only have old cars if you are a collector... Nice detail!
Can't wait to see the Rolls on the road, I think it's a perfect candidate for a derelict. You should do an early 70's silver shadow as well: they have some unaffordable engineering that guarantees them a path to the scrap heap, but they still have beautiful lines and interiors. We've got one on Craigslist in Austin for $3,000 right now. I believe that's about the cost of a replacement hubcap, lol.
That's one impressive facility.
Nice operation and thank you for keeping FJ series alive .
great setup you have going. look forward to seeing tours of these cars/trucks when complete!
The 300D is the classic car for me. Also, I'd love to see more videos on the Hornet as it get's built. Such a classy car.
Thanks for the tour. Nice clean shop with wood beam. Why didn't you put the electric motor in a east-west configuration instead of a north-south so you could ditch that diff.?
Thanks Jonathan, love these shop tours! So many exciting and fascinating builds. Cheers from Australia!
Yay shop tour, I hope in the next one we get to see the junk out back again
Always have loved your vehicles Jonathan and enjoyed all your videos but I must say I am still waiting to see you do An International Scout II it would be my order I place with you if I ever won the lottery !...Thanks again for your superiour products !
WOW! Top notch quality!
Excellent work as always. Man would I love to afford to do something with that 300d at the beginning :)
OHHH YESSS WE ALL LOVE IT WHEN U GUY'S GO & BUILD THESE AWESOME & INCSAINLY COOL RIDES & THEN GO & PISS THE PURE ONE'S OFF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT...........
I own a small body shop in a small town. You sir, are my hero
Yeah Nelson racing and Icon combined, mix made in heaven.
Super clean warehouse
when i saw that 49 Merc electric mod.. HOLY SHIT.. so awesome.
That Silver Cloud is freaking amazing. Can't wait to see it.
I've got this weird "Willy Wonka" feel as I watch this. A strange sense of wonder and being shown the secrets. Wonderful!
Absolutely stupendous show Jonathan!
Thanks for the tour.
Love the shop tours! Thanks for sharing Jonathan.
YES! Pleas more process videos and shop tours.
I love the deco lamp on your desk.
If I had a bag of money I would be spending it here.
on a Derelict!
Bags
Taking a look. Back. Glad I did
great video would like to see a video on your paint process and disassembly process.
When you re-paint the vehicles what type of rust protection is applied? Usually bodies are e-coated- there is a company up in wisconsin I think, where many top level restorers send their bare bodies to get e-coated prior to paint.
What exactly does Icon do to stop rust for many decades? Would be curious to see your process. Thanks
Everytime I watch one of your vids, I want to buy you a beer. Great stuff mister!
Was hoping for a peek outside ~ love seeing the oddballs you line up for various and sundry Derelicts. Do one soon!
I am A Hot Wheels minor collector. It would be nice to see some of your vehicles in the Hot Wheels collection or other 1/64 scale companies. My obvious question is, have you thought of sharing your collection with the world this way? It would be nice to see ICON Derelict cars in my own personal collection. Thank you for your awesome designs...I used to work as a 30 year ASE Master Technician and I know what detailed work you do. I also did some of what you do a lot of. I applaud you and your team.
Always the best. Period!
You work is fantastic. I would be amazing to own something you and your team have built one day
what an array of projects... really surprised me... how many folks do you employ here? much larger of a facility than i expected as far as bays and workspace...
Thanks for the tour! Great to see behind the scenes.
I was told that the three door suburban was the third door passenger side was t keep your kids from opening a door into street side traffic. Mind you back then we didn't have childproof locks and seat belts.
Amazing! Dude you are living the dream! Fantastic!
About due for a shop tour 2018!
James Christensen 2019*
MikeCharlieAlpha 2020*
Dang that was frickin sweet! Thank you again for taking the time to do these.
Just wondering, since you have so many groups in your shop. Do you prefer to keep your mechanics cross trained or once they find their groove they're allowed to focus there?
Hi Jonathan,
Congratulations on your work and your team.
Big hug from Brazil.
OMG I just literally posted about doing a Mercedes 300D today , then I see this video. Ok , I need to align some goals to get the funds for that.
Awesome work as always Jonathan.
Great Video. Amazing work. Congratulations. Your dedication is outstanding.
would really love to follow along with that Suburban build.... i prefer the 4x4 3 doors but this will be awesome with NRE power!
that Rolls Royce looks pretty good... I was wondering what you would do for the wheels.
Dying to see that old Mercedes become a derelict. Corvette motor or ????
Whats that thing in your office that looks like a stainless trough on a stand, its in the bottom left corner of the shot at 14 seconds in. Is that a seat or something?
Who is the artist that designed your logo? I remember you saying the name of the artist in a video years ago, but I can't seem to find it now. It was a California based artist if I remember correctly; his artwork was incredible.
That Benz is AMAZING! Would love to see that car Derelicted with /all Mercedes parts/ for the most part... modern direct-injection AMG non-turbo V8... etc.
Cruisers are looking really nice, where's the 4tunner though?
About due for a shop tour 2019/20!
(thank you for the latest one)
Well a guy can dream. If I had the money I'd have to Invest it in music anyway.
Hope you film the pebble beach trip, I would love to see the reactions of the purest folks and of the regular people too.
i could never aford your work but its awesome to see....love you to do a 1963 or 64 studebaker g t hawk all stock but frame engine and hidden modern guts..
You deserve more attention .. keep it up
And now I'm going to go back to your Rolls drive and talk thru for the 3rd time. 7:40 I do note the Rolls speedo goes up to 125mph. (200 kph.) She'd bend that needle in 20 seconds or less.
Good to see ! That a company as yours does such high quality work !! Going to start yo fo onw or two my self !!
I’m probably going to become an old one without trying one of the machines from this company. All my life I dreamed of creating cars. good luck
This is the sort of company I would spend my money on if I won the lottery. Talk about attention to detail and hand build cars!
Hey Jonathan did you ever make a video of that TLC 140? Really curious to watch the details about it as it combines my favourite Land Cruisers
That merc - I can't WAIT to see that video, hope to hell it does the show circuit
Thanks for sharing, interesting stuff!
What happened to the '47 Cadillac Sedanette Derelict from the last tour (2016)?
Whoa! We finally get a peek behind the curtain - where the real magic happens!
What watch do you have on your hand? Amazing cars and collection of yours watches.
AND the baby blue ALUMINUM FJ40 with those 18" steel-looking wheels... I'm beside myself
I love that @ 1:50 in he films a big sign that says no photography. then proceeds to film the entire shop. It pays to be the boss. lol
epic
It’s just money ... I don’t have to say : beautiful work...
Time to change it up. Remake a International
I’d like to see these guys do a seventies Scout Terra Pickup Convertible as a derelict.
Love the green on that old truck. What color is it?
That Mercedes in the showroom is insane! If I only had the cash? The real question is V-8 or V12?