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Atleast on the First one, you can see they have done some really nice mods and that is possible the cleanest FJ45 I have seen. But this HJ79 looks like nothing more than a really clean stocker.
The HJ79 is new, and not a 1979 model. It has all of the new features, etc. Wonder how they get away with that? Wish I could. 
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While there is no denying that ICON produces some nice vehicles most people do not buy Land Cruisers for the creature comforts or massive amounts of horse power. If you want that buy a Mercedes or an Escalade. Their "Cruisers and Jeeps" are cosmetically close but that is where the similarities stop.
Simply my opinion...........1978HJ45
Simply my opinion...........1978HJ45
Ya, we all love the Icon...but
what's with the painted glossy black tires, yuk. Still great ideas reside in this work of art, inspiring for the fabricator, and although the Icon can hold its own in the bush and trails, ( and I would love to see a beaten up Icon), this thing belongs in an art gallery or a swept street. This hoity toity post modern art cruiser would get mangled if I owned it rich or not (not) If I were to do a great painting of a great Cruiser in a magnificent landscape, that took me years to do, I would be searching for the right candidate from you folk, and I betcha it wouldn't be an Icon. My idea of an 'iconic' Cruiser, is not out of touch with the 'people',either is yours. Am I wrong? Still, if the owner of the icon pick up would like to commission me to do a painting of the said vehicle, I would humble myself to do so for a straight swap plus some cash for insurance, gas and high maintenance from rough ridin...also, I like to paint from life, so the cruiser would have to be at my place, and in my name. I assure you, the painting would be better than an icon, But I would rather paint for a more down to earth piece of work...ahemm.
what's with the painted glossy black tires, yuk. Still great ideas reside in this work of art, inspiring for the fabricator, and although the Icon can hold its own in the bush and trails, ( and I would love to see a beaten up Icon), this thing belongs in an art gallery or a swept street. This hoity toity post modern art cruiser would get mangled if I owned it rich or not (not) If I were to do a great painting of a great Cruiser in a magnificent landscape, that took me years to do, I would be searching for the right candidate from you folk, and I betcha it wouldn't be an Icon. My idea of an 'iconic' Cruiser, is not out of touch with the 'people',either is yours. Am I wrong? Still, if the owner of the icon pick up would like to commission me to do a painting of the said vehicle, I would humble myself to do so for a straight swap plus some cash for insurance, gas and high maintenance from rough ridin...also, I like to paint from life, so the cruiser would have to be at my place, and in my name. I assure you, the painting would be better than an icon, But I would rather paint for a more down to earth piece of work...ahemm.
Someone posted an ICON ad. on the Forum recently that featured a remake of the 1940's era Willeys GP that if I remember correctly was in the 100K price range. I have a neighbor who restores museum quality Willeys and Ford Jeeps from WWII
and despite the lack of horsepower, A/C, P/S, Bluetooth and other options that are probably available in the ICON, just setting on those uncomfortable canvas seats and reflecting on that Jeeps history is in itself a thing of beauty.
.............1978HJ45
and despite the lack of horsepower, A/C, P/S, Bluetooth and other options that are probably available in the ICON, just setting on those uncomfortable canvas seats and reflecting on that Jeeps history is in itself a thing of beauty.
.............1978HJ45
Painting for a cruiser
I jest not, Mr. 1978 HJ 45 got a good point about sitting in the real thing, even a relic Jeep. I did a painting of Jim and his Jeep, in 1971, before many of you little----- were born, It still grabs peoples attention after nearly 40 years. The jeep was military issue about 1952, when I was born 'last century. You can find it in Geoffrey Holdsworth. I do want to do a 'Cruiser Painting', and it will take a couple of years to do, and I am interested in what makes it as an iconic experience to you. I think I know, but I would like to hear it from the source!. I have owned a couple of Cruisers. A 1977 FJ40, and a 88FJ62, busted them both up real bad and made the mistake of selling them long ago. I would really like an BJ 45 diesel pick up, I think that's what I'll paint. I have found one I like in this Mud forum but it is near 15,000, and I only had 5. So I did the dumbest thing I could think of to raise the money by spending it on a solo show in Toronto this fall. Only time will tell if I am mistaken.
I jest not, Mr. 1978 HJ 45 got a good point about sitting in the real thing, even a relic Jeep. I did a painting of Jim and his Jeep, in 1971, before many of you little----- were born, It still grabs peoples attention after nearly 40 years. The jeep was military issue about 1952, when I was born 'last century. You can find it in Geoffrey Holdsworth. I do want to do a 'Cruiser Painting', and it will take a couple of years to do, and I am interested in what makes it as an iconic experience to you. I think I know, but I would like to hear it from the source!. I have owned a couple of Cruisers. A 1977 FJ40, and a 88FJ62, busted them both up real bad and made the mistake of selling them long ago. I would really like an BJ 45 diesel pick up, I think that's what I'll paint. I have found one I like in this Mud forum but it is near 15,000, and I only had 5. So I did the dumbest thing I could think of to raise the money by spending it on a solo show in Toronto this fall. Only time will tell if I am mistaken.
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Well "that's it folks", America ain't Canada, we got the best rusted diesel cruisers, you got the best gassie ones! As an anology, 'did a painting of 'Jerusalem ' once, took 3 years. Got real hated over it, death threat's and all. Now I am offering to do a painting of the land cruiser ethos, an' ur all fussing over the shipping costs of rusted parts. Big Picture is that you are anti art, which is a refutation of your own ethos,( only 5 letters, deal with it!). Madogeoff is no joke,.put your money where your mouth is . If 'Cruisers' are high art, (they are) put up or shut up. Painting for a great cruiser...madogeoff
Well "that's it folks", America ain't Canada, we got the best rusted diesel cruisers, you got the best gassie ones! As an anology, 'did a painting of 'Jerusalem ' once, took 3 years. Got real hated over it, death threat's and all. Now I am offering to do a painting of the land cruiser ethos, an' ur all fussing over the shipping costs of rusted parts. Big Picture is that you are anti art, which is a refutation of your own ethos,( only 5 letters, deal with it!). Madogeoff is no joke,.put your money where your mouth is . If 'Cruisers' are high art, (they are) put up or shut up. Painting for a great cruiser...madogeoff