New School Edition Chevy Pickup from Tuner Icon 4 × 4!

Icon 4 × 4 has made a name for itself in recent years with spectacular Restomod conversions based on Ford Bronco, the Dodge Power Wagon and other types. And the subsidiary TLC Automotive specially processed the classic T. Classic with conversion to Restomod are therefore the core of the company. And now there is that Thriftmaster pickup. And the tuner calls the conversion of the vehicle from the pictures New school editionthat has some modern conveniences, but at the same time retains the classic look. He's after that Thriftmaster TR 11 from 2020 the second copy (ICON TR Chevy Thriftmaster # 16) that we introduce to you. The basis for the mouse-gray renovation with the color-contrasting accents was set Chevrolet Thriftmaster 3100 from 1952. While the optics of the pickup were largely left original, there were many technical Changes under the sheet metal and a few optical Accents.

New School Edition Chevy Pickup

For example, one uses something noble walnutto line the loading area. The wood was treated with the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique. The Shou Sugi Ban Procedure (also called "Yakisugi") is a technique that has been used in Japan for centuries. They give the wood even more positive effects Features and a unique one Structure.

The surface of the wood becomes light during the process charredwithout getting burned. So it comes to Carbonization, which is why the wood has a beautiful surface structure. It is then water-repellent, it is particularly robust and more durable. In addition, it has a natural protection against insect and mold infestation. Yes, back to the vehicle. The Chevy is, as already mentioned, at first sight Grey, but in fact it is a paint job in Chalk whitethat comes from Porsche.

dark chrome-plated 18 inch forged wheels

Depending on the incidence of light, the paintwork on the body changes slightly so that you can see something "white" from time to time. The aforementioned black accents in the form of Chrome aprons front and rear as well as the large radiator grille make the paintwork even more distinctive. To do this, the pickup stands up 18 inch forged wheels and behind it there is one Brembo brakes. Incidentally, the entire chassis stands on one handcrafted Art Morrison frame with all-wheel independent suspension and there was an all-round adjustable coilover. And under the hood? There sits a Chevrolet Performance E-Rod 6,2-liter V8 Crate engine with 440 PS and 583 Newtonmeter torque. The engine was coupled to Six-speed manual and the performance comes out on the road by means of Dana 60 axis.

with Pioneer 8600 NEX sound system

And then there is the spartan cabin. Again, there is a lot of black chrome on the Button and even the screws have been refined. As upholstery, they decided on a beautiful one Managerthat even has the steering wheel that is on a rack & pinion power power steering hangs, stretches. By the way, most of the modern conveniences are largely hidden. The screen of one of them is hidden behind a panel in the dashboard Pioneer 8600NEX sound systems and under the seats and the dash is one LED lighting installed. With a Backup camera on the other hand, maneuvering is made easier. If we get more information about the changes, there will of course be an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply do ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!

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New School Edition Chevy Pickup from Tuner Icon 4 × 4!
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