The Best Chevy Truck You’ll Never Own | ICON TR Series 3100

[@melvinburwell8202]

I had the pleasure of meeting one of the Icon staff last Christmas in the valley. I saw one of the Broncos in the parking lot. And following Jay Leno G. These guys retro mod any car. Better than anyone. ❤🔥😎🤑🏁

[@AutotopiaLA]

They really nail it and Jonathan is a creative genius imo

[@nebulazx6r]

ICON’s attention to detail is mind blowing. Absolute masterpieces. We need more videos with the other models!

[@2kanchoo]

They have a crapton on their own youtube channel. They are gorgeous vehicles.

[@AutotopiaLA]

More to come in the future I promise

[@andyrathman6463]

that guy has to be the most into his work ive ever seen in my life!! i love his thinking on how he does his trucks and such!! and hes right about new vehicles they are boring and no soul.

[@khabaaustralia]

The attention to detail is royal

[@Smurphenstein]

Even if Chevy remade a Chevy 3100, it wouldn't be nearly as good as this... Thank you AutotopiaLA, without you I would never have heard of these artists of automobilia.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for watching. I’m a massive fan of what they do with all of their vehicles

[@jayweiss4378]

“Washington Blue Paint” is super nice! 👍🏻

[@AutotopiaLA]

Especially with that interior color and wood

[@217saleen]

That man's thinking and his passion blew me out of the water! Could listen to him talk for hours!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me

[@RSJerelle_]

Damn i Just got off a 12 hour shift to see that this gem of a video was uploaded 34 seconds ago... that really made my day

[@JedediahSmith342]

“Celebrate the original designs“ I like that thanks for sharing one of my homies had one back then. 😎🇺🇸✌🏽

[@AutotopiaLA]

I love what they do

[@danmoskwa7435]

Watch all his videos and this is your best one ever which says a lot. He is the ICON of the classic automotive industry period!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks! It was so cool to finally shoot with Jonathan

[@danwalters8355]

What a cool and humble guy, Jonathan is. I have a 1951 3100 . I can only dream of having a ICON restoration. Those guys are truly amazing.

[@AutotopiaLA]

They really are amazing

[@bandguy360]

Im not just sayin this cuz im poor lol but i really would rather have an original period correct 3100.

[@kalebesseskew5525]

Humble as in gets a boner talking about himself

[@EE-fl1tw]

"did we just become best friends?" I can listen to Johnathan talk all day! Such a great video. I really hope there is more to come.

[@ljsites]

I love this channel! At first sight of this episode I wasn’t sure if I wanted to watch it. Well I did, and was absolutely immersed in it! I’m now 70 years old, I finally know what I want to do when I grow up!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you. Jonathan is a rare breed of creative brilliance and truly a cool guy

[@jasonsapp792]

Honestly was not aware of ICON until this video...what a cool person... incredible builds...Thanks

[@AutotopiaLA]

They’re on another level and the quality shows through at every look and drive

[@HAMMER_2.2]

Good God I could watch 10 hours of this stuff. Props to Icon and thanks Autotopia for the content!

[@jayweiss4378]

Perfect mix of old and new! You have the old style with the modern enjoyable, reliable and comfortable ride😎

[@sharpentheswordcoaching]

Discovered him with his FJ work years ago. Love what he does 👌

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me. Genius what they do

[@sneezinhatch]

You can tell Jonathans attention to detail and how much he cares about what I call old school modern

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yep. Nothing gets left out

[@OpenRoader]

Johnathan, I watched the whole thing! A lot of people have elevated their game to use modern equipment BECAUSE of ICON. But this man is THE pioneer of this next level stuff and IMO, still the best!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed all the way. They’re on a whole other level

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

My grandfather used to have a truck like this...but not NEAR this nice!

[@TheOneAboveAll-001]

That was a funky track at the beginning of the video. This is a treat for me, 2 of my favs on KZbin! 🎉

[@dontelopez7824]

This is the coolest guy you’ve had on the show

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s a unique individual that I could listen to for days

[@davemurphy63C10]

Jonathan is incredible. LOVE his vision, talent, mindset and business skills. He has to be the best in the business.

[@impslap7620]

Love Jonathan and his work. Had a chance to meet him once for a charity dinner and what a class act he is. A true artist and this is probably the best video I've seen to-date where he is truly himself unfiltered. I love the true lizard story more than the b.s. one lol!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Love the “lot lizard” story lol!! He’s such a cool creative guy

[@NXT_LVL]

Steve Strope and Johnathan are by far the two most crazy detail, story driven car builders out there today. ICON has been mind-blowing since day 1

[@erniearambula3525]

ICON's builds are the perfect balance between vintage and modern and beautiful.

[@lamboferruccio]

You two can geek out for hours and I’ll watch every second of it, love Johnathan’s and his team’s work, simply stunning!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I couldn’t get enough of his time…truly brilliant creative mind

[@bemyers123]

It brings, BITCHIN’ to a whole new level!! Absolutely outstanding!

[@believeinmatter]

The stuff ICON does is on another level. The whole Derelict series are some of my favourite custom cars, maybe ever. They’re all different versions of awesome though

[@Izvitoy]

Just listening to to this guy talk so in detail and passionately about what he has created is absolutely incredible!

[@bzmaro]

I love love loveeee Jonathan’s energy and passion!!! This video was wholesome and that truck was beautiful. Hopefully we can get another video of an ICON build in the future. I couldn’t believe that suspension! Insane. Thank you guys for the video.

[@scottgardner6542]

I’ve followed Icon’s work ever since the first time I saw the first magazine write up on the FJ40. Knew of them as a Landcruiser parts house well before that. Their vehicles are out of my price range, but I absolutely think they are one of the finest brands. The attention to detail, the engineering, and the materials they use put them in a league of their own.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Out of my range too but man would I love an ICON!

[@EB240]

ICON make the some of the most beautiful / insanely detailed stuff, a derelict is pretty much my dream car

[@tomredman5411]

I noticed this interview flowed very nicely,every now and then you watch a chat show and the host and the guest just bounce of each other perfectly..this is that very same chemistry..peace on you both ✌️🌈Tom Manchester england

[@harveylattray8504]

Cant say enough how beautifully this truck looks old school.mixed with new school.

[@RexCars1]

Jonathan W. is nothing short of AMAZING... There are No Words that I can think of that can describe the level of craftmanship that he has brought to the custom car world... I was also lucky enough to meet him a few years ago at a local car show here in Burbank CA.. Great Guy... and my Favorite Celeb that i have ever met.

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s such a cool creative guy and what they do is a whole other level of custom build

[@toolsfordarkness]

I really appreciate all the thought that goes into the coatings and the customer experience!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Me too. They do it right on every level

[@jimwatson1702]

That is probably 1 of the best KZbin video I have ever seen

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! What they do at Icon is mind blowing to me

[@smakko]

Everyone at Icon is an insane artist, everything they make is just drivable art

[@ZEPRATGERNODT]

I’ve seen Jonathan, at ICON, interviewed by others, but this is the best one ever. Not only the information, but the interaction, humbleness and respect throughout the video. Thank you for both for your efforts.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks. He’s such an interesting guy to spend time with and his passion for creativity is intoxicating

[@wayphun72]

Jonathan is like the Steve Jobs to the classic car world, so utterly impressive and always thought inspiring! Fantastic impromptu interview style as well, this whole episode was first class, thank you!

[@christophwilhelm6431]

I have highlighted ICON many times but thanks for this segment... it really illustrates the details and passion🤘

[@YeshuaDisciple916]

Where did you highlight them?

[@skeptic9368]

BADASS! Plain and simple!

[@petersimpson1734]

I so admire Jonathon's sense of design and attention to detail. Someday I will own a Thirftmaster :)

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s a unique creative cool man

[@richardwarfield7386]

Great Episode - I had no idea of the depth he went to on his vehicles. No lie - I geeked

[@shehzadsaifullah]

an ARTIST.. wow!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Truly

[@RickyBoada]

Jonathan is a legend. Great job Jonathan

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yes he is!

[@scottbourret1190]

Love the work they're doing at ICON. If I could afford to work with them, I'd love to have them take my grandfather's F1 and do something special with it.

[@AutotopiaLA]

They do amazing work and don’t let any details slip

[@josephmatuszak3855]

ICON makes some of the most thoughtful and elegant resto's EVER. Period. /slowclap xLife 😎

[@wolfthornhawkridge5705]

This is definitely “Wow Dude” worthy! Bad a55 builds, kudos to ICON. Love the geek out ness!

[@buckreynolds1779]

I love the way this man thinks.

[@buckreynolds1779]

he's fucking interesting

[@AutotopiaLA]

Me too. He’s brilliant

[@jayh9635]

#icon. If you guys ever need old original steering columns rebuilt? We do them at my work here in St.Louis! Fitz'z Automotive Specialist! We have thousands of columns in stock going back to the 1910's ! Awesome video. Love the icon builds. Keep it up Autotopia.

[@71whitey]

This is next level attention to detail and precision. Wow

[@mozpony]

My favorite episode!! JWard does a quality product not over the top but enough!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! What Jonathan/ICON does is astounding to me

[@richheider8455]

Always love the way Jonathan geeks out on these vehicles ❤😁😎

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same here

[@WalterWhite-tw3zj]

That mass produced door gap at 6:19 😂

[@obsidian....]

You have to love Jonathan. No matter what you think of his vehicles, their crazy prices, or anything else about his choice of esthetics etc. His passion is undeniable, and the love he has for the things he makes is admirable. . I just wish there were more versions of this man at all sorts of different vehicle price levels (a scaled back version of OCD if you will)

[@JaredR1996]

Lord that truck is beautiful. This channel always brings us banger vehicles

[@danielfiske9849]

Jonathan is a Super G.O.A.T!!😊

[@rawdyrider]

Man oh man!Jonathan Ward has his act soo together it couldnt be better!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed. He’s a special one for sure

[@larryh7760]

What he does is nothing short of incredible.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Truth

[@randomstuff3201]

Love that truck, the story of ICON, and the thought, design, and work Jonathan and his crew put in every vehicle - derelict, old school, and new school. I know where I'm going first when I hit the lottery. At first I wasn't sure I wanted to spend 38 minutes watching this. I've seen Jonathan and ICON on Jay Leno's channel so I'm familiar with them. I love the AD Chevy trucks, and I like the Autotopia channel. By the time the vid ended, I wanted more... Thanks you for this and all your awesome vids.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! Had to be long to try giving the full ICON history along with the details of this specific truck. Knocked out by what they do

[@gsmith207]

Ya got me with the gauges dancing to the music at the beginning! Love it! Kick ass channel! And this guy is a genius. All his builds are sculptures

[@V8CHEROKEE]

I absolutely love the Icon builds !! Their attention to detail is bar none! Jonathon is an amazing individual, love how down to earth he is. Thank you for doing this vid, it was fantastic!

[@clipvue222]

It's great seeing an artist put so much time and effort into anything he does. Those classic vehicles are so amazing.

[@civik29]

Great to see an ICON vehicle on the channel !!!

[@stephentroyer3831]

I never thought about the shoulder harnesses, but they fit right in with the mindset behind the whole design process. Incredible work!

[@GritOneTone]

I'd love to see ICON produce a 1950's era F100 like this

[@58raceguy]

It’s just amazing listening to how Jonathan’s mind works and seeing what he and his team are producing. I guess this is what happens when you combine art, technology, and obsessive attention to detail. The Broncos and FJs are fantastic, but that Thriftmaster just knocks me out. Thanks so much for doing this episode Shawn, it’s by far my favorite yet and I can’t wait to see more of ICON’s work. I’d particularly love to see more of the Relic Series.

[@davidjohnrees]

Absolutely fantastic video, guys. Thank you so much. Could listen to this guy talk details all day. Hope we see more from this place.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I could listen to him all day as well. Such an interesting guy

[@ernestomorales2487]

Kudos to Jonathan!! Those icons are simply perfectly done. Pure quality!

[@walter9724]

That double tap window winder is insane. All the billet and paint work is wicked. I was going to comment before he finished that some powder coating is porous. The use of underwater pipeline powder coating is awesome

[@supersport57]

I have no words, the man is true craftsman, unbelievable build!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MichaelHallowsEve]

I've watched many of your brilliant video's. I'm a huge old-school V8 car lover, and I've owned some nice cars when living in Australia, and this video about ICON is brilliant. One of my favorites so far. This guy does great mods and old-school cars. If I could afford one of his vehicles, I'd buy one. Exactly they way I like to see rebuilds etc. Keeping true to the original aesthetics, but updating the chassis/driveline. Love this.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. More to come with Jonathan at some point

[@jamesmarze9850]

What a spectacular vision!

[@AutotopiaLA]

And sees that vision through til the end

[@DETROIT-DIESEL82]

Wahou quelle perfection c'est du travail d'orfèvre, bravo , j'en veux un !!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I want one too

[@SuperOperator4]

The man is GIFTED!!!!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely

[@turloghsk]

Beautiful work. Thanks for making this 👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for watching!

[@mintruth]

Thoroughly ENJOYED this EPISODE!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome!

[@mura0]

Stunning truck and the attention to detail. Just one observation. They could somehow make the hub caps concentric when the wheel is turning.

[@montymeyer7172]

Jonathan and his crew are amazing. The things they do and the way they do it are off the charts. They define "attention to detail". I'm not a Bronco or FJ fan but I totally get it because they are great as they were originally and Jonathan takes it to levels of another world. The Derelicts are like nothing anyone else is doing. I'm a huge fan of what he does to the 3100's. My favs. NOTHING compares to the TR Series ICON's. I have a 54 3100. Jonathan, you make me sick! I thought I had ideas for my GG-fathers truck I inherited. I subscribe/watch your channel and you show me how it should be done...but I can't and never will be able to. Keep up the quality work and keep sharing and showing me and everyone else how it should be done.

[@brian_and_the_car]

Great to see you two together! I've been a big fan of ICON and Johnathan for as long as I've owned an FJ80, and it's great to see how him and the brand have evolved! Amazing rigs, bravo...

[@Michael-lz3bk]

He seems like a really cool dude

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s awesome!

[@storyteller1749]

Awesome!!! You finally did an episode with ICON. I have followed Jonathan for years. I think I even suggested in a comment once on this channel that you do an episode with Jonathan. And I learned even more about Jonathan and ICON than I already knew. Thanks bro for a great episode. I've said that I would buy a Thriftmaster from ICON if I ever won the lottery. Still my plan. lol But yall picked a beauty for this episode. The interior is gorgeous and that blue fits perfectly for the truck (even though it's a Ford color). Now you need to go back a few more times and do a Bronco an FJ and maybe a Derelict. You did it with Superformance. Now you should do the same with ICON. Thanks again bro. Great episode.

[@AutotopiaLA]

We’ll do more with Jonathan for sure! Bronco, FJ & at least 1 derelict

[@Moe-Jo]

Just wow, I could sit and talk to him all day, his mind and his way of thinking is awesome

[@jkaps1173]

When dreams become reality by combining yesterday's relics with technology for the win.

[@Jeezey]

I truly Love this guys work. I’ve followed him for a while, glad to see he’s still so passionate about his craft

[@jasondaley6723]

Another laid back ep man your approach is very laid back and rekaxed with no pressure and you wanting to know more to show your viewer's, I've been following ICON for years Johnathon has been a revolutionary and making a difference and nit following the trends, yes his prices would be expensive but "You get what you pay for" keep up the good work

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you. It was so cool to finally shoot with him and get inside his creative genius mind

[@fysiologikwellness]

Hes such a fascinating human. What a fantastic watch. Thks Shawn✊🏽

[@AutotopiaLA]

He really is exceptional

[@YoungoneYoung-lm4xe]

This was truly an an in-depth conversation that I enjoyed from start to finish. You covered a myriad of topics and it's relaxing.👍👍

[@JorgeArielGarcia]

Ok, this was a treat

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome!

[@keydog1142]

If I had that kind of money I would order one today. Just because Jonathan is a different kind of guy down to earth and everything just makes sense. Icon is what makes old cars cool for years to come.

[@EvilDeadFan11]

Been following Icon for years. Love that they agonize over every detail!

[@ruialmeida5755]

What a beautiful build. Jonathan is a great builder!

[@robertrusso877]

Love ICON vehicles and especially how that man’s mind works. Always looking to improve and design something better. Thanks for this video. Love seeing the inner workings of the shops that build these amazing cars and trucks.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Jonathan and Icon do incredible work and this truck is just one example of how good they are

[@robertrusso877]

@@AutotopiaLA oh I know they do. I’ve seen all or most of his videos. He covers every detail which I love. Again, thanks for bringing this video to us! Love what you’re doing and how you’re growing. Keep it up!

[@tremmer2229]

Great episode. Great insight into an amazing company.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! Was an honor to spend time with Jonathan and ICON

[@mikewilliams7500]

This is a beautiful truck! If I could afford one I would buy one. Ford ruby red paint color with a grey interior. Great job! ICON

[@AutotopiaLA]

They are amazing vehicles

[@TheTaschLane]

I am deeply thankful for your in-depth study and presentation of these vehicles! Great work!!

[@Mr.Toniothatis2030]

The details are crazy and I love it!!!

[@paulhammond3488onetime]

Sean this guy is mind blowing. I love what he does to old school vehicles. Really enjoyed this video thanks again. 😊

[@bemyers123]

I’ve been a SUB for a while now and this is my absolute favorite video thus far. I am in awe of the quality and craftsmanship! I want an ICON build so bad…the trouble truly comes in with having to choose because I can’t even afford one, but a guy can still dream!!! 👍🏼