Desertdude
Expedition Leader
I had the chance to check out one of Alan's earlier creations at Moab - Super nice clean work!
Super Custom Landcruiser
Super Custom Landcruiser
Super Custom Landcruiser
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60seriesguy
Adventurer
Looks good, but it's WAY overpriced and being pitched to the wrong target. The seller has had it on Ebay 4 or 5 times without reaching their reserve (hint, hint) and they need to make up their mind, either it's a wheeling vehicle, or it's a mall Cruiser (note the wheels), can't be both.
BMAN
Adventurer
Is it Alan? I thought it was Alexander. Regardless, I like the concept, but not the execution.
Henry's got a point about the Bling factor on this rig. And the "hey rich guys lookey here approach" seems to be over the top to me. If I were going to exploit the disgustingly wealthy (which I see no moral dilemma with) I sure wouldn't be trying to do it with close up or fuzzy pics of my worn out leather seats. Podvin has some great ideas, but the execution seems slightly less than what I would expect for a $40k rig with 75k miles on the clock. Although a completely different type of vehicle I would be a whole lot faster to reach for the wallet for $40k to buy Nolen Grogan's "Kate".
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=79378
She's way more Super and Custom in my eyes.
Henry's got a point about the Bling factor on this rig. And the "hey rich guys lookey here approach" seems to be over the top to me. If I were going to exploit the disgustingly wealthy (which I see no moral dilemma with) I sure wouldn't be trying to do it with close up or fuzzy pics of my worn out leather seats. Podvin has some great ideas, but the execution seems slightly less than what I would expect for a $40k rig with 75k miles on the clock. Although a completely different type of vehicle I would be a whole lot faster to reach for the wallet for $40k to buy Nolen Grogan's "Kate".
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=79378
She's way more Super and Custom in my eyes.
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
I remember BTB ( then in San Jose) in the mid 90's building FJ40's from the gound up very custom and slick for 75K - I don't think this sale is out of the question - heck I have a ton of money in my 40 and it is not even close to being finished - using this one as a model to sell another one to be built - the american free enterprise system at work :lurk:
Seeing it up close - he does do great fab work
Seeing it up close - he does do great fab work
ShottsCruisers
Explorer
He had other wheels and tires on it when it was in Toyota Trails/Moab. It can go on the trails no question. I'm curious why it's for sale again.
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
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The BN Guy
Expedition Leader
Nice looking rig but loose the 22's.
blupaddler
Conspirator
I don't care what you guys say...I would drive that thing tomorrow, minus the rims.
That guy had some skilz. I can only hope one day of being half the craftsman that he is. His work is pretty legendary in Landcruiser circles. Apparantley, he just builds stuff and sells it. He just llikes building stuff.
That guy had some skilz. I can only hope one day of being half the craftsman that he is. His work is pretty legendary in Landcruiser circles. Apparantley, he just builds stuff and sells it. He just llikes building stuff.
BMAN
Adventurer
Take a look at the pics again and please explain to me what exactly is all mad skillzy about this truck. A custom lift on a 100 series? You can score one from Slee. Is it the fact that he quad cabbed it? Or that all of high quality welding and panel fitment is covered up by Rhino lining? Or is it the way the spare is custom grafted into the tailgate by cutting a big hunk out of the outer skin in the shape of the tire then pop rivetting a flat sheet over the giant hole in the top of the gate? Or is it those "custom" laser cut toyota and landcruiser plates? The guys at the structural iron shop next door to me can turn out that stuff for me too. I'm not trying to sound harsh but like I said before, it's a good idea... just poor execution.