So, a body swap is probably the best way to 'cure' the tweaked body blues. I obtained this one from the first body shop owner, paid a bit too much no doubt, but to a good cause (he is a friend as well):


The body had unexpected bondo however, so a panel from the Chili will be pieced in for minimal bondo results.

Who is doing it? Do you recognize this vehicle?


That would be a Toyota minitruck, purchased as a frame and body, that Terry melded with the remnants of his Jeep XJ that had rolled. Fantastic bodywork, very good re-engineering of the front end to accept a coil-suspended solid axle, and XJ drivetrain (4.0 I-6).

He also happens to be a manager of a body shop, does beautiful custom work, and without a doubt 'gets it' about custom 4x4 vehicles.

On tap are Glassworks front fenders, custom opened and strengthened rear fenders, 1" body lift from Roger Brown, and of course, red paint.

Stay tuned for the release of Red Chili 2.5