1990 Isuzu Amigo

Logan Wade Photography

When I saw it on the cover of Minitruckin magazine in 1998 I knew I wanted it. Many years later I discovered it was in Pa, approx.. 2.5 hrs away. I then started inquiring about buying it several times a year, every year for seven years. When the opportunity to buy it became available I wasted no time buying. From the moment I bought it my main goal was to preserve and restore as much as possible. After assessing the damage I had to replace the entire driveline, interior, complete wiring harness and repair significant rust and hail damage on the body

Approximately 3 yrs to restore her to her former glory

I been into building vehicles since 1993

BANZAI CRUISERS

To maintain and preserve Minitruckin history as best as i can-more importantly to enjoy her as much as possible.

Originally built in the 90s by Rob Rodell she disappeared off the scene around 2000--then was left neglected till i purchased it. , after 3 yrs of restoring she debuted back into the show scene in 2019

Rob Rodell the original builder, Ryan Evans for an amazing paint job , all my friends and family thst helped out when i needed it--most importantly my wife Jessica for encouraging me to take on a project of this magnitude.

1973 Datsun 620, 1992 Suzuki Samurai, 1987 Suzuki Samurai

Ford 1987

8

302

Ford 302/T5 setup from an 87 Mustang GT, One-off headers, Holley Street Avenger carburetor, Gilmer belt drive and plenty of polished aluminum and chrome to dress it up.

Polished valve covers, air cleaner and various small accessories

Centerforce

Dana 44

4:11

Done by owner

Front – S10 front suspension clip

Back – Triangulated 4 link, bags on bar setup

Air Suspension – Firestone 2500s in the front, Firestone 2600s in the rear, eight SMC 3/8 valves, York Engine driven compressor and uses a Playstation controller to control it all

Performed by: Sean Mahaney, Rob Rodell, Jon Moore

Rob Rodell, Sean Mahaney

Lots of drop, don't know exact number. LOL

KYB

KYB

One off triangulated

York 210 EDC

SMC 3/8 valves

Firestone 2500s in the front, Firestone 2600s in back

Billet Specialties Odysseys

Billet Specialties Odysseys

17x8

17x8

205/40/17

205/40/17

PPG Get em green with House of Kolor graphics

Original paint job -PPG Get Em Green base by Scott Hamilton, 18 shades of Hose of Kolor graphics painted by Ryan Evans. All paint repairs during restoration performed by Jon Moore

Scott Hamilton/Ryan Evans

Ryan Evans

2.25 inches

Rechromed

Shaved, smoothed, frenched license plate

shaved mirrors, door handles, gas door, and antennae. Smoothed front bumper with frenched license plate, frenched rear license plate, bodydropped 2.25 inches

Brian Jendro, Don Palmer, John Boyee, David Schilling, and Scott Hamilton

Covered in black tweed

Grant GT Challenger

Power Acoustik

Pyle 2500watt

Power Acoustik 6.5” component set, Power Acoustik 5” dash speakers, Two 15”Pyle Dual voice coil subwoofers

Owner

Isuzu Trooper. Headrests removed

Dash, door panels, headliner, rear panels, and modified 1990 Isuzu Trooper seats all covered in black tweed. Chrome Grant steering wheel and 5 panel “wink” mirror-All performed by Jon Moore

I realize this was hard to describe since it was a restoration, feel free to ask me for any additional information. Logan Wade has all the pics from the photo shoot..

Owner