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Originally Posted by Baldwin
Foose is the Gold Standard...the MAN.
Try a Foose Google search...it'll blow yer mind!
jo
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baldwin
Foose is the Gold Standard...the MAN.
Try a Foose Google search...it'll blow yer mind!
jo
Wants to drop 80k on an automotive upgrade and hasn't heard of Chip Foose??Quote:
Originally Posted by Baldwin
Yeah, I wasn't thinkin' Chip Foose when Coastie just said "foose" lower case. Was gonna go to Huntington Beach to talk to him too to see what he thought. Tryin' to work the marketing thing too and get a write off. For those that don't know, I'm also a hip hop artist. myspace.com/onlywon so tryin' to see if the record label could chip in and use this in a music video and as a business expense. Being an engineer by day and the "Lyrical Engineer" by night, I do have some logic to my madness. Had to go to GAS first cuz Xzibit's my boi. I'm just not big time...yet. Need the mad VXer's behind me.
Nice myspace page, and stepping out of your Proton at the beginning of the Glory Video and adding it in/out through out the video...Nice Touch..
If you went that Pimp My Rice route, I can save you the money....
$10 for 5 gallons of fuel
$.75 for a lighter
$1 for a local paper
Get where this is going yet? ;)
I have done custom rooftops, targas, and ttops back in the day and NO top has ever exceeded $8k, that I can recall. Of course, back then you were covering our $90hr labor, not that LA Thug Shop ("what is ASE?") $600hr labor. I am sure that the planning, design, and modification work will take a hell of a lot longer than anything I ever worked with, but $100k sounds outrageous. Now let's say you decided to go for it anyways.... think reputable. Look at shop credentials. Some of the shops you see on tv are circus shows. I guarantee 10% of the employees are actually trained and certified. Sometimes, those OJT guys may be good, but I need guarantee behind that work. You spend that money, you need to aim higher at someone like Foose. If a shop has too many shiny things in the windows and 20 lowriding, multicolored MODERN cars in the lot, run for your life. :P
Beinga hip hop guy like you say you are though, and if it's just that rep you are trying to uphold, its your call. I would take reputation of a shop over "but these guys do all the rappers cars!" any day.
Having met a "pimp my ride" ride...up close and personal, and experienced the quality of their work on a professional level....just get a sawzall and take it to BAM....same end result.
As Nancy Reagan used to exclaim "JUST SAY NO!!!"
I bet for the money you could buy the VX02.
Having not seen a West Coast Customs in person, I can't confirm craftsmanship, but Aesthetically I think they do a great job, and none of it, that I've seen looks like hack jobs.
I've always felt that if someone does a piss poor job in their trade, they won't stay in business. I have a hard time believing they do crap work.
However, If I'm spending that kind of cash... Chip Foose is the man!!
great comments. Thanks for checkin' the myspace site. Was gonna use the mod on a new video for "Lyrical Engineer" and take it on the road with me to do speaking engagements and concerts at youth events to encourage kids to stay in school and at the same time pursue their dreams and goals. I haven't heard back from Foose yet, but still need to figure out the funds first anyways. Happy New Year guys and thanks for the comments.
ya, definately go foose if your going to spend that type of cash...
he does great, quality work...
If I remember correctly, isn't a custom shop in that area is responsible for creating the VX02... started with an A? If that is what you are going for, maybe they are still in business?
When I was looking into this a while back, I found these online... they are similar to the VX02's... they are called "speed bumps".
http://truck.hownd.com/photo-1522-ga...peedbumps.html
I had a Isuzu Amigo and found a split sunroof that I was able to shoehorn between the outer frame of the roof. It kept the integrity of the roof, but allowed me to have basically a glass top.-ie very little mods required.
As for the VX and a similiar project:
Anyone know of a company that makes very small (separate) sunroofs? ie. 12" x 12"? I'd like to put two in over each seat and have an instrument cluster running inbetween them.
-Doug
Not sure about "manufactured" separate sunroofs, but, is it possible to cut windshield glass to the proper size to use? (obviously not intended to use as a "movable" piece, only fixed). I just test drove (for fun) a Jeep Commander Limited (Hemi) with one main sunroof and two small "fixed" sunroofs... just thought it was cool as heck!Quote:
Originally Posted by wekilled
I don't work in a hair dressers therefore i think i'll keep my roof thanks !!!!! :D
OK, seriously, I'll do it for 75 maybe 70 grand, and I'll need it for about 10 months. But I guarantee I can get it exactly like the VX O2.
there ya go....for all those that ''must'' have the VX02 look...:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by previper
Ital Design made the VX-O2. They are back in italy and won't contact anyone back, not even Isuzu. I have contact info for one of the VXo2 designers. Metal Crafters here in LA area said they can do it for $70k or so and they'd make the toneau, cut the windshield and dual exhaust and resupport the frame. GAS quoted 80k and would include new low profile seats, new rims, automated tonneau new side mirrors, and sound system. I'd go with GAS if they'd lower their price in 1/2. If wonder if they got 10 people willing to do it, if they could go that low. They said the most costly item is to make the mold for the tonneau. Doesn't look to like too many people are interested though.
Oh look, an Amigo!Quote:
Originally Posted by WormGod
I remember about 20 years ago, companies like JC Whitney and Pep Boys had symetrical mini sunroof options. But they only manually tilted up and didnt slide back. Not sure about simple removability either. (I know I saw a pair on a mid 80s Cavalier)Quote:
Originally Posted by wekilled
They may still be around, but almost seems a waste of time
Baldwin...ya have a PM!!!
jo
I had a guy I worked with back when I was an Oldsmobile mechanic that put the top of a Olds Vista Cruiser on his Toyota Land Cruiser. It was a neat add, and since he was a good bodyman it was easy for him to do on the cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spike
If you don't remember or know about the Vista Cruiser here is a link.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:19..._Cruiser_1.jpg
Not removable, but might be an option for those wanting to have more view.
FYI ... member Baxman used to have a VX with a powered sunroof installed...a real nice setup Ive seen in person...
It was a retracting fulling opening tinted glass style....
I am thinking also of making the one of my VXs a pick-up...with a soild rear partition and rear glass window...Full internal Roll cage, and a small bed for tools and real sized spare tire (pre-runner stlye)
I also have a fully powered sunroof, tinted, retracts into the roof or can pop up for venting, has the sliding cover as well inside. I love it:
open
http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_0122.jpg
vented
http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/100_0124.jpg
vented definitely looks super!
Thanks, I love the sunroof, I didn't even know it had it until I picked it up. The seller didnt even inform me of it haha
Folks, My 2001 Dakota 4WD 5 spd V8 quad cab gets ~ 18.5 MPG around town (as long as I drive reasonably) and 22 mpg on the highway (under 65 MPH).
I do agree however, don't try to make the VX something it's not.
Sorry Guys, My last reply was to an older post and I didn't realize it. I will get the hang of replying. My bad. THANKS
OOOOOPS :D
Not to worry, it was a relevent point anyway, dont make the VX a convertable!
Doing some catchin' up CR? Looks like you're starting three months ago, I guess we'll talk to you in a week or two? ;)
No way man, i swear this was on the front page earlier today!!!!! or maybe i am going mad, lol!!!!!:disturbed
Ahh.. I think I have the ultimate mod! :LineWave:
Gonna have to disagree with ya I'm afraid...
ALL this:-Quote:
Originally Posted by Frankenstein
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...threadid=23435
....and all done in house ( literally!) by owner Jon gets my vote :thumbup:
:p
Jo
Just thought this would be a good thread to deposit this image I found.
http://electricalmachines.biz/isuzu-...s-convertible/
http://electricalmachines.biz/wp-con...onvertible.jpg
And some more:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Autos/commen...oss_who_likes/
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da..._front_800.jpg
Lots of images out there apparently.
http://pixshark.com/isuzu-vehicross-convertible.htm
http://allroader.ru/wp-content/uploa...u-cabrio-1.jpg
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/271-c...rucks/68783445
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...2P8260135c.jpg
http://www.fotosdcarros.com/fotos-isuzu-vehicross
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...82vxo2back.jpg
Yup :thumbup:
Its in the basement of the Peterson Auto Museum in LA.Quote:
Originally Posted by kach22i
There have been a couple of group visits there by VX'ers from this site, organized by member "Baldwin" :thumbup:
Video :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS3KHIVCZOU
More Pics :- http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...light=peterson
It was an interesting design exercise for sure....
It can be driven.... but the one off fiberglass rear "lid" hides a bunch
of really nasty/rough fabrication ( see post 72 in the pics thread)
More "show" than "go"....
jo