Scion on the Cover of Mini Truckin
03-11-2004, 12:24 AM
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Scion on the Cover of Mini Truckin
Hey guys if you get a chance check out the new Mini Truckin, a Scion XB from GA is on the Cover.
Not bad and pretty quick for a full custom Scion to be done and on the cover.
Not bad and pretty quick for a full custom Scion to be done and on the cover.
03-11-2004, 01:17 AM
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The folks that own boxzilla know that guy he only had it for like a week before they tore it down completly. Check boxzilla's registry and check the links they have pics of it being built.
03-11-2004, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by DibujoB
The guy who owns that car came onto Scionlife a few weeks ago and just flamed us all, talking a bunch of trash.
I like the car though.
I like the car though.
It is a nice car though, just not my style at all.
03-11-2004, 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Munch
Originally Posted by DibujoB
The guy who owns that car came onto Scionlife a few weeks ago and just flamed us all, talking a bunch of trash.
I like the car though.
I like the car though.
It is a nice car though, just not my style at all.I agree, I'm not too fond of the car , I've seen some better looking cars on here! But then again (as Munch says) thats just not MY style
the fact that the guy is an a$$ doesn't make it any better...
03-11-2004, 02:37 AM
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Well didn't know that in advance. Sorry for bringin up some bad memories. I do agree that no matter how nice a car is, the attitude of the owner makes the world of difference if you like it or not.
Hey can someone find the post he did that he called out people with? I wasn't on here and wouldn't even begin to know where to look.
Hey can someone find the post he did that he called out people with? I wasn't on here and wouldn't even begin to know where to look.
03-11-2004, 04:13 AM
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Those Georgia boys brought some BIG egos out here when they came for the photo shoot, but they can back up a lot of their trash talking with a lot of knowledge! Regardless of what you think of the overall package, you have to appreciate the work that went into that build. There are a lot of details that most people wouldn't notice unless they were pointed out:
The rear trailing arm was extended so the wheel sat square in the opening when it laid out.
The rear door jambs were re-contoured for wheel clearance, and the door shell to match!
The underhood was amazing- raised strut towers, bypassed power steering (the pulley hit the cv shaft), integrated strut bar, big Stinger alternator
Everywhere you look, the job was done RIGHT- as much as I wanted to find something to nitpick, I just couldn't do it!
The challenge is out to everyone in Cali- build one better and dethrone these good ol' boys!
-Phil
The rear trailing arm was extended so the wheel sat square in the opening when it laid out.
The rear door jambs were re-contoured for wheel clearance, and the door shell to match!
The underhood was amazing- raised strut towers, bypassed power steering (the pulley hit the cv shaft), integrated strut bar, big Stinger alternator
Everywhere you look, the job was done RIGHT- as much as I wanted to find something to nitpick, I just couldn't do it!
The challenge is out to everyone in Cali- build one better and dethrone these good ol' boys!
-Phil
03-12-2004, 12:53 AM
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I didn't read any of the "flaming posts" so I can't comment on that, I can only comment on what I know. Here is a copy of my post from another thread regarding the cover of Mini Truckin'...
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8798
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8798
First things first...the guys at PTAP/Autowerks aren't cocky. They have pride in what they do, and they do it well. So maybe to some that might come off as cocky.
Phil and I had dinner with Jimmy and his wife during their trip down to the photo shoot; they are very nice people and were a pleasure to meet. It took a lot of hard work and time to roll this vehicle out, and not to mention the fact they spent hours and hours at the shop everyday trying to get this done in a 5 week time frame.
The owner of the vehicle Jason Gamache (the owner of PTAP), and Jimmy Boykin (the owner of Autowerks), and everyone that laid hands on this car deserve a lot of credit. I takes a lot to keep up in the auto industry and to make sure that you always have business rolling in. You know they did a good job at making a one off vehicle when people out there say that they don't like it, and that it looks weird. Besides, isn't that the whole point of fabrication...to have something total unique and original?
Anyways...
Phil and the guys at FBI got their copies of the Mini Truckin' today, and I can say without a doubt that it is awesome. The there is a blurb in the Paper Cuts section (letters) with a picture of Boxzila on page (YAH!), a write up of the Scion xB on page 20-22, and the cover story of the Green Limetime Scion on pages 50-54, also there is a full page ad on the last page with a white Scion on it. This issue is screaming Scion xB, I hope everyone takes time to check it out and to see for themselves what a one off Scion truly looks like.
Oh well, thats my opinion.
Vicki
Phil and I had dinner with Jimmy and his wife during their trip down to the photo shoot; they are very nice people and were a pleasure to meet. It took a lot of hard work and time to roll this vehicle out, and not to mention the fact they spent hours and hours at the shop everyday trying to get this done in a 5 week time frame.
The owner of the vehicle Jason Gamache (the owner of PTAP), and Jimmy Boykin (the owner of Autowerks), and everyone that laid hands on this car deserve a lot of credit. I takes a lot to keep up in the auto industry and to make sure that you always have business rolling in. You know they did a good job at making a one off vehicle when people out there say that they don't like it, and that it looks weird. Besides, isn't that the whole point of fabrication...to have something total unique and original?
Anyways...
Phil and the guys at FBI got their copies of the Mini Truckin' today, and I can say without a doubt that it is awesome. The there is a blurb in the Paper Cuts section (letters) with a picture of Boxzila on page (YAH!), a write up of the Scion xB on page 20-22, and the cover story of the Green Limetime Scion on pages 50-54, also there is a full page ad on the last page with a white Scion on it. This issue is screaming Scion xB, I hope everyone takes time to check it out and to see for themselves what a one off Scion truly looks like.
Oh well, thats my opinion.
Vicki
03-12-2004, 01:15 AM
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whats up peeps! if you guys have any questions about the green xb i have the answers, i helped build it. it is owned by a huge shop in ga. and the owner is a pretty cool cat. i dont know who was talking trash because the owner has never even posted on this site.
03-12-2004, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ProjectFusion
Hey can someone find the post he did that he called out people with? I wasn't on here and wouldn't even begin to know where to look.
03-12-2004, 01:40 AM
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I believe it was deleted because it got so out of hand very quickly. Plus the fact that TSW got "fan mail" saying how better the car was than anything we had had over here, blah blah blah.
