The First ICON Old School Edition with Diesel  

I just died and gone to heaven. I grew up with a CJ5, CJ7, then a 66" Bronco. I've had 7 different Wranglers since college. I've always loved the LR Defender for it look and utility, but my budget could never justify a vehicle that would spend more time in the shop then I cared to think about - and not having a second vehicle to get me to work when it was in the shop. But now - this is what I need to save for. I have loved my Jeeps, but THIS is a game changer in how I see beauty and function in a vehicle. This Old School FJ is the perfect combination of utility and aesthetic. ICON creates works of art that should be driven every day. And the integration of the modern conveniences while maintaining the vehicle's soul is genius. THIS would be my perfect vehicle for living in the foothills of the Cascades. A perfect "from shore to city to mountain" transport. As a designer AND outdoorsman, this satisfies both sensibilities. Now I just need to rob a bank or something....

Even if I ordered a New School, I'd want the Old School gauges. They just look right for the vehicle.

U ain't lying about old school wow, memories of me as a young man living in D.R. riding through the capital in the back with the face to face seat with my brother and sister. Icon y'all did a great job with it.

Thanks for posting this we used to ramble down those same roads. While I didn't love CA for the politics, taxation & laws. I have many fond memories bec that's where my son was born. I hope to be in a place to buy one of your rigs as a daily driver. God Bless you and your family and business!

Most perfect build I've ever seen. Everything fits like a glove. First time I've commented on your page. So impressed .

Jonathan, you continue to impress me - I've always loved your TLC work and love this! This makes total sense and I imagine you're going to get a lot of orders for these!

WOW!!!! This has to be one of my favorite Icons. Love the color combo, design aesthetic, everything about it.

Great work, thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise !!

Great work as usual, ICON never disappoints.

Perfect...between the wheels and bumpers you nailed it. Diesel option just the cherry on top.

Jonathan your work and detail is just so amazing!

Love this 40! I’ve watched nearly all your vids getting inspiration for my 1978 FJ40 build in Australia, would be great to see you making videos of this Icon actually getting used!

Great result! Wish you much success!

My favorite Icon FJ to date!

That truck is perfect. So much detail and perfection.

Beautiful work. Thanks for the continual updates and videos Jonathan. Love the brand!

Man, I really dig this old school thing! Beautiful FJ, if I ever win the lottery I’m gonna have to buy one of these. And I really appreciate that YOU appreciate the support from people that can’t afford your work. I’ve been running my mouth about your brand at work!

as somebody who has inherited an all original 1972 FJ, I can say I really like how this turned out. Continue to kick ass with your builds!

Very nice! Glad to see the return of the old school! For the bi-fold tail gate in the original version you can open one half without opening the spare carrier. Here you puted the "first" half behind the spare so you can't open at all the tail gate with the spare in place. Small detail but my entire childhood I rode in my father's FJ this way so it tickles me!

Hey Jonathan... Being an old school guy having worked at Toyota in the very early days with Norm Lean, Max Jamison, Lee Sawyer only to mention a few. We drove the '69 and '70 FJ40s on the Jeepers Jamboree several times. You have hit a home run! This "new" "old school" brings back so many memories. Love the turbo diesel engine. Want to buy one soon to use here in the Western Rockies of Colorado on our ranch. People would be envious just seeing me in town with your great creation. Keep up the great work. Leo

Old School and diesel? SOLD! Jon, we all wish you'd do a Jeep FC Diesel too!

Jonathan you mentioned "Cummins in their infinite wisdom" the 2.8 Crate project was the work of one man with a vision within Cummins who was swiming upstream in the corporate world for years and his tenacity (like yourself) paid off! We are indebted to him, I am considering a 2006 or so Ram1500 Quadcab for one of these 2.8s, I think it would be the balls!

Yes! IMO best one yet. Love the old school with the new school engine

What a lovely 4x4. Love your choice of engine as well.

I'm watching this video for the third time and it's only been up 1 day, lol. I love this old/new creation.

dude your projects are legend

Jonathan, I really think you are on to a great thing. I would order (Old School), diesel for sure and the fact that it is a Cummins diesel is going to get everyone excited for sure. Truly love this one, take care Jonathan.

Love it! Keep doing what you do.

Beautiful build.

Wow! Super cool. I'll have one of these please! Well done - Looks awesome!

Love it! Looks great and I love the engine....

Great job on this build... glad to see the cummins.. I love the Icons, but the old school tickles my fancy

Dig it, and I think the white mirrors are a nice change. Love that you’re bringing diesel back!

I absolutely love this truck!

At last the much awaited diesel option on Icon, keep it up

Looks real nice 👍🏻

Thanks for sharing your video.

Those are really nice looking seats.this truly good looking truck also.

Fantastic . Thank you.

Yes! Once I heard about this engine I have been waiting for you to integrate it into one of your vehicles! Another reason to pray and hope for the financial means to order one from you! Also my opinion is I like it when the mirrors match the bumpers and grill and light bezel color for the old-school patina. Also love the color scheme with the tan and the matching interior with the wheels! Another wonderful job!!

Love it! New gauges are awesome. I would order and hope it's available, a mixture of old and new school. Glad the diesel is back!

These Toyotas are the best, and to think that is possible to ahave a brand new one again is awesome.

Old school is a good word....love it..

Wow that's a beauty 👍🏻👍🏻

Love what icon do Jonathan! Just scratches that automotive ocd itch i have, best of the best parts combined with best of the best workmanship, just love your 40's and BR's

that dash is epic !! love the new switches too ! when you think the desing can`t get any better ....

One hell of a rig!

At 2:52 ... GAWD! THAT is a beautiful setup.

My heart sinks with every details of the work. At this point I only have to dream about it. I can not afford it. I even went to as far as Pakistan to find an affordable one, but didn't work. I hope I get to own, or maybe even drive one before I die. In the mean time I just watch your videos. Thanks

That is so awesome!!!!

I love it! That 2.8 is what I'm using in my Wagoneer

You say "Geek" like its a bad thing. You are a fantastic artist and I wish I could have you do a 73 fleetwood for me. I wish and maybe someday but back to the point, you are a wonderful artisan with your work. Please keep up the social media such as this so that we can see your wonderful work!

Awesome beast. Old School Cool!

The silver mirrors are killer 👌

LOVE it... and yes ( back to black with the mirrors )..

Love all the little details on all your builds, the wheels and tire package on this brand are amazing and I like how fluid you kept everything as far as color combo, I would like mine hardtop with the 5.0 Cummins plz 💪🏻, keep up the amazing work

love the diesel another great build

Had me at Old Skool and then a diesel option too! I do believe you just made the best FJ ever. Pardon me I need to grab a rag to clean up my drool. LOL

That Cruiser will last many many more years.... spotless buddy....amazing....

Sid from Brisbane Australia nice job on diesel love your work

Hell yes! These wheels just make everything feel right to me. I still might yearn for this package with an LS, but the International powerplant sounds pretty interesting and I'm looking forward to learning more about it. I'm with you, I'd not go black with the mirrors on this color combo, but if it were a lot darker, it would probably work well. Love the period trim attention, too.

I like it. Nice job.

Silver mirrors are cool. Goes with the dash. Perfect! Looking forward to hear more about the r2.8 Cummins test data(s) later on.

Another prime example of awesome. The Wheels are perfect (again) I like the Mirrors to match the Bumpers color as it reflects to a theme than more of an idea....

very nice project.

Jon, to give you an outside perspective on the wheels: I think that color looks great in the video, but if I were to overthink it I would do a blasted/bare metal look with a brushed finish to match the eggshell finish on the body, that's thinking outside the box if I had to pick an alternative other than black. Black would work very well too and doesn't get old to look at. Something maybe on the same part of the spectrum that the body is on only darker could work too. That said this 2 door manual diesel with jump seats is exactly how I'd ask you guys to build an FJ. Love this design.

Perfect wheels, top, motor,,,, I'd like the mirrors black,,,but just perfect!!

Lovely vehicle! Best wishes

I like the mirrors black but you probably have the color right for this new "brand". I'm happy a diesel is finally available for you too. Keep kicking ass!!

Love this truck, the colors are great. I’ve been drooling for that engine since I heard it was coming to market. I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on it more. Please do a longterm update when the time comes.

It’s a very cheerful look

Love the old school Truck.. AND the Diesel.. That new cummins is the bomb......Can't wait to see more of these..

i think the side mirrors work in that color because of the grill and the front bumper. it all works together. it gives it that old school flavor as you said. it looks old. freaking love this model. well i love everything you've built so far to be fair. can't wait to own one. as soon as i win the lottery i'd build a diesel/hybrid 4x4 thriftmaster. :) that would be awesome.

The "old school" look is everything I've been dreaming about. The gauges are perfect. Silver mirrors. Diesel motor... perfect! Why a right side mounted spare? If I won the lottery today, I'd buy this very FJ, along with a short bed FJ for "work".

Freaking epic! Love it!

IMO, this is better looking than any ICON FJ I've seen. Love the retro parts like the hubcaps and small bumpers on the rear. If I ever have the means, this is what I would buy. Thanks for building cars like this!! (P.S. the silver mirrors look great)

Love this Jonathan

Yet another ICON with high drool factors. The Cummins puts it over the top.

I genuinely do love this. Your work is awesome Jonathan. Being a Fireman however, I’ll love them from afar, lol. Keep up the good work and the uber-cool videos. ;-)

Sweet truck!

I adore this truck. I don't know if it is just cause the old school is different then your other stuff but its great. For me the piece of the design i think i appreciate most is the minimalism to it all. While the engineering behind it is complex visually its a simple truck and thats a fantastic thing.

It’s out of my reach but I love it!! Going with the Cummins repower engine just made a great fj even better. That was so exiting to watch. I notice you all like to do GM v-8’s which are quiet and smooth but I’m glad you took the diesel option on this one.

That is freaking Awesome! Love the diesel idea. I like the mirrors the way they are. Maybe body color match

Looks great! I'm a fan of the original 3B engine, so it's nice to see you producing diesels! Suggestions: - Tidy up the routing of the lines in the engine bay (I'm sure you would anyway with this being the prototype) - Not a fan of the mirrors, would replace with 87902-60030 arms and 87901-55011 convex mirrors - Something looks "bug eyed" about the headlights, not sure if it's just that they're missing the chrome bezel/rings or if they're sticking out too far - For the "old school" look, the early cruisers had "landcruiser" embossed in the bezel, maybe you could add something similar? - Stainless/chrome body would look great on the indicators (turn signals) - OEM style bonnet/hood liner helps to quieten the diesel rattle - OEM style fog lamps look great and are still available PN 81210-60010 - If the Cummins crate motor still has the plastic sump....

Best one yet JW. I love Broncos but if i could afford it this is the one I'd get. Black mirrors 😉

Soooooo cool!

Awesome! Old School should have the Windshield Wipers up top!

Diesel FJ40 is my dream truck. You really have outdone yourself this time, Jonathan!

Silver mirrors look great

Beautiful truck

Love it with the Cummins.

A small, subtle rolled fender flare for the rear fenders I think would be an excellent addition. Samish radius as the front. Just to continue the body styling. Besides that, it's perfect. Don't change the mirrors!

Simply gorgeous! I would match the mirrors to the color used on the bumpers for continuity. Great work as ever. Really is tragic that there are not more diesel options available for all vehicles across the board in the USA.

I think chrome side view mirrors that tie into the hub caps would look really nice.

Love it. I'll take it!

Amazing work as always, Engineering and great taste at its best. Could you post a video of your CNC emblems? it would be so satisfying

Stainless mirrors to match the hood latches. Looks great though like all the work you guys do!

Love the looks and the diesel, mirror color is fine silver or black.

I like it a lot. My vote is for the black mirrors.

Perfect, Jonathan! Congrats! (BTW those ARB switches would benefit from a CNC makover, too.)