Hi steemit, meet again with me @abiepoma. Today I was visiting my family place on the island of Java, because one of my family precisely my uncle, knowing I really love the automotive world even more classic car and motorcycle style. My uncle invited me to visit a friend who has a collection of cars that really classical style. So keep following me to see what a special car of this uncle's friend.
Remodel old car made Joko Priyono since two years ago. Toyota Crown vehicle white matik purchased for Rp.20 million, overhauled into a luxury ride worth more than Rp.200 million.
Residents of Tlogo Salma RT 03 RW 06, Tlogomulyo Village, East Semarang Subdistrict, Semarang City, were doing a total pike. He left only the skeleton and the rear legs of the car.
I also asked peoses modifications in this father do and this father was told about the process of modification. The beginning of this car reform started from the modification of the transmission that was originally automatic in the fox to manual. The engine also changed to a Lexus V8 4000 cc. Further custom body into maroon red color, "said the owner of Joko Sumber Urip Workshop located at Jalan Wolter Bangunsidi 30, this Semarang City.
It took one and a half years for Mr. Joko to complete the modification of the 1981 car output. According to Mr. Joko, the biggest difficulty lies in the calculation so that all components can be installed and have a high aesthetic. "The most difficult is the car body because it must be installed symmetrically and fitted with the car frame, so the measurement should be right during the making," he explained.
For this modification, Mr. Joko is assisted by four colleagues. For three months they made the body. While the installation and setting of the machine only takes a month. He uses information in cyberspace as a reference.
Meanwhile, for door modifications, he changed the open system to the top and opposite from normal conditions. "So is the hood, initially manual, was changed laterally and then returned to normal but use the hydraulic system, both front and rear hood," he said.
Not only change the outer appearance, Mr. Joko also change the interior. Processed, add audio, lights and other variations to make it look in the attractive cabin. "I purposely made a pickup model to be different," he said.
For the modification, Mr. Joko must spend up to Rp.200 million. Not to mention, the cost of handling the letters of the vehicle because he made a revamp. "The handling of letters is about Rp.6 million and taxes Rp.500 thousand a year.The handling of the letters for the car can be taken the streets," explained Mr.Joko.
The vehicle was also participated in the contest and became the winner in Super Auto Show # 2 in Semarang City for Super Body, Super Sedan, and The King categories.
I am very fortunate to see and talk to Mr. Joko to find out how a good way in modifying the car into a superb car. Thanks to Mr. Joko who has given his knowledge to me and also Thanks to my uncle the money has invited me to see this special car. So my experience is @abiepoma in my hunt for a classic style car.