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Video: Thriftmaster TR 11 New School Edition - 1952 Chevrolet 3100 TR!

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Recently updated on February 3, 2021 at 07:08 am

Video: Thriftmaster TR 11 New School Edition - 1952 Chevrolet 3100 TR!

Anyone interested in owning an old-school pickup truck that is jam-packed with modern conveniences and high-end technology just needs to look for the company "Icon". Icon is based in Los Angeles, California, and has a variety of impressive tuning packages and completed vehicles that have the old-school look of a classic car with comfort, performance and many modern components. For example an old one 1950 Chevy 3100TR10 as a "Old School Edition". And now Icon with the “Icon Thriftmaster TR 11 New School Edition “another vehicle at the start. And the video shows the oldie with Icon founder Jonathan Ward at the wheel.

Thriftmaster TR 11 New School Edition

Video: Thriftmaster TR 11 New School Edition - 1952 Chevrolet 3100 TR!

It shows all the important details about the Thriftmaster TR 11, which is a model from 1952. Visually, the pickup has classic chrome aprons at the front and rear and a large chrome grill. In addition, a beautiful Glasurit vintage blue paintwork and small details such as the icon badge (a lizard) on the radiator grille, another emblem on the tailgate or the forged aluminum rims in vintage style are small highlights of the conversion. The completely restored pickup has a loading area made of walnut wood with a satin finish and the interior is decorated with new leather upholstery and many chrome-plated components such as the seat adjustment or the door fittings.

chic cabin and 6,2l V8-LS3 E-Rod Crate Engine

Video: Thriftmaster TR 11 New School Edition - 1952 Chevrolet 3100 TR!

And the Icon Thriftmaster TR 11 even has electric door locks, a Keyless-Go key system with remote control, electric windows, a modern Pioneer sound system and, as a highlight, of course, a new motor. A mighty 6,2l V8 LS3 E-Rod Crate Engine from General Motors. It delivers about 440 PS and 580 NM torque and is coupled to a Tremec six-speed manual transmission. To make the Icon Thriftmaster TR 11 easy to drive, there was also a modern rack-and-pinion steering and a chassis developed by Art Morrison. The classic is braked with a braking system from Brembo. "It is literally a modern sports car disguised as a pickup truck from the 40s and 50s"Explains Ward.

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Thriftmaster TR 11 New School Edition

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