HEDRICK Speedsport New AEV Brute build...

[Ben Hedrick]

HEDRICK Speedsports is building two AEV Brute’s. One will be Chili-Pepper Red and the other one will be a color to be determined. This first one is based off a VERY clean 2002 Jeep Wrangler X in Chili-Pepper Red w/ tan interior that is a one owner Jeep that doesn’t even appear that it has ever been off paved roads before. The plan is to build the full AEV Brute with the AEV Highline kit, including a complete new paint job in Chili-Pepper red, 2” lift kit, 35” BFG KM2’s and AEV Pintler wheels. This first Brute will be for sale and if someone wants it and we certainly can change the color or any options that they want.

Specs
Power: 4.0L
Trans: 5-Speed
Lift: 2.0”
Tires: BFG KM2 35”x12.50-17
Wheels: AEV Pintlers
Lights: TDB
Bumpers: Mopar front, AEV rear
Extras: TBD

Here is the base TJ:
http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/tjbrutestart.jpg

Here is our goal of quality:
(This red Brute was built by Eastern Offroad and they did a GREAT job with this build)
http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/b1.jpg


Stay tuned and as we'll be posting more pics from the build soon.

Build starts: 11/07/11

Ben

[forsakenfuture]

Very cool. Hope the second one is a different but tasteful color.

[Ben Hedrick]

Very cool. Hope the second one is a different but tasteful color.

The first Brute color can be changed too, as I'm not a huge fan of the Chili-Pepper red either. We just thought we'd stick with the same color but we certainly don't have too. The second Brute color I'm not sure of yet as the second Brute I will keep for myself.

Thanks, Ben

[forsakenfuture]

What brand of 2 inch lift are you going with?

[Ben Hedrick]

What brand of 2 inch lift are you going with?

Not sure yet. Any thoughts?

[Ben Hedrick]

The HSS AEV Brute build has begun at Wilson's 4x4:


http://wilsons4x4.com/brute2back.JPG


http://wilsons4x4.com/brute3frontclip.JPG



Anybody want to buy a new Brute?

Ben

[Jdemonto]

The HSS AEV Brute build has begun at Wilson's 4x4:


http://wilsons4x4.com/brute2back.JPG


http://wilsons4x4.com/brute3frontclip.JPG



Anybody want to buy a new Brute?

Ben

Ben it won't be hard to find a buyer:)

Jason

[Ben Hedrick]

OK, question: If we were to repaint this Brute a different color than the Chili Pepper Red, what color should we paint it? Since most body parts are new, it's not that big a deal to change the color...

We're open for suggestions.

Thanks, Ben

[oO_Rogue_Oo]

Everyone seemed to go nuts over that Desert Tan color

[JeepinJon]

Expedition white or tan if you are going the overland route.

[Ben Hedrick]

Tan or White are both good options. I have aways really liked AEV's original white Brute too.

[Jdemonto]

OK, question: If we were to repaint this Brute a different color than the Chili Pepper Red, what color should we paint it? Since most body parts are new, it's not that big a deal to change the color...

We're open for suggestions.

Thanks, Ben

How about the bright red on that jk8 at Sema?

(its not a factory jeep color)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383597_141455505955588_135881306513008_132227_1741 692513_n.jpg

[floundering]

I vote for Fiat verde oliva. Everytime I see that color, I think to myself that would look badass on a Jeep.

[forsakenfuture]

I would love to see a Brute in some sort of hunter green color. Similiar to the color seen on current JKs or moss green found on early TJs.

[Ben Hedrick]

How about the bright red on that jk8 at Sema?

(its not a factory jeep color)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383597_141455505955588_135881306513008_132227_1741 692513_n.jpg

Jason,
That's not a bad looking color. That might work well as a variation of the Chili Pepper Red... Do you know what color they used?

Thanks, Ben

[Jdemonto]

Jason,
That's not a bad looking color. That might work well as a variation of the Chili Pepper Red... Do you know what color they used?

Thanks, Ben

I don't! The place card had no info on the color. I also though this color would be better than any tans ever offered speaking of FIAT!

Mocha Latte

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2012-Fiat-500-POP-/160678877098?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item25693517aa#ht_5510wt_958

[LUV2JEEP]

Just a FYI - Chili Pepper Red only came as factory color in 1998 and 1999. In 2000 they made 500 limited "Chili Pepper Red Edition" Jeep TJ's. The color on your 2002 Jeep TJ X appears to be Sierra Red, not Chili Pepper Red. I have only seen one brute made from a Chili Pepper Red TJ and it looked awesome!! Google it to see the pic:)

[Ben Hedrick]

Just a FYI - Chili Pepper Red only came as factory color in 1998 and 1999. In 2000 they made 500 limited "Chili Pepper Red Edition" Jeep TJ's. The color on your 2002 Jeep TJ X appears to be Sierra Red, not Chili Pepper Red. I have only seen one brute made from a Chili Pepper Red TJ and it looked awesome!! Google it to see the pic:)

Wow, good to know. Thanks for the education. Ben

[Ben Hedrick]

What brand of 2 inch lift are you going with?

I believe that we're going with the 2" Old Man Emu now. 35" KM2's and AEV Pintlers. That's the plan for now, subject to change. Ben

[LUV2JEEP]

I have a 1998 TJ in Chili Pepper Red so I know about how "limited" the color is. That being said, I think you should keep it the same color it is. Sierra Red would be a rare Brute color.:o

[kntr]

Just dont paint it a stock color. Go for something different.

[TonyT]

My vote is for White.

http://forum.aev-conversions.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=557&d=1232387310

[Jdemonto]

Yeah thats a nice one!

Jason

[forsakenfuture]

I believe that we're going with the 2" Old Man Emu now. 35" KM2's and AEV Pintlers. That's the plan for now, subject to change. Ben

I am interested to see how this turns out. I have an LJ with a highline and 35s with no lift. I really dont want to go higher but the stock springs are really lacking.





Also, isnt this Brute Chilli Pepper red?


http://i.imgur.com/IkSFO.jpg (http://imgur.com/IkSFO)


http://i.imgur.com/ZVnq6.jpg (http://imgur.com/ZVnq6)

[Mr. Boh]

My vote is for either Amber Fire or Inca Gold.
I think that JK8 may be close in color to Inferno Red?

[Ben Hedrick]

OK, our Brute project is moving right along. I met with the bodyshop today to discuss painting and the color... So what do you guys think about the JK Sahara Tan for the Brute. The Jeep's got black and tan interior already and it will have a Line-X'd black bed liner too with black Brute flares. Thoughts?

http://forum.aev-conversions.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2827&stc=1&d=1319307185

[Jdemonto]

OK, our Brute project is moving right along. I met with the bodyshop today to discuss painting and the color... So what do you guys think about the JK Sahara Tan for the Brute. The Jeep's got black and tan interior already and it will have a Line-X'd black bed liner too with black Brute flares. Thoughts?

http://forum.aev-conversions.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2827&stc=1&d=1319307185

I think you need to relook at that Fiat color I posted its a few shades darker and PURE SEX

Jason

[Ben Hedrick]

Jason, you mean this?

http://imganuncios.mitula.net/2012_fiat_500_sport_mocha_latte_in_edmond_oklahoma _93541797686315457.jpg

http://pictures.dealer.com/f/fiatofsouthjerseyfiat/1331/eb448ab8b521d799ac99b498a864f04ax.jpg

I guess I'd need to see it in person. I've seen the JK and like it. I'll check of my local Fiat dealer to see if they happen to have one.

Ben

[Jdemonto]

Jason, you mean this?

http://imganuncios.mitula.net/2012_fiat_500_sport_mocha_latte_in_edmond_oklahoma _93541797686315457.jpg

http://pictures.dealer.com/f/fiatofsouthjerseyfiat/1331/eb448ab8b521d799ac99b498a864f04ax.jpg

I guess I'd need to see it in person. I've seen the JK and like it. I'll check of my local Fiat dealer to see if they happen to have one.

Ben

With a 230 day supply your local Fiat dealer should have them lined up like domino's.....

Jason

[JeepinJon]

With a 230 day supply your local Fiat dealer should have them lined up like domino's.....

Jason

In Iowa you would only need one or two to have a 230 day supply. ;)

[Ben Hedrick]

Also, we plan to run the AEV Pintlers so, silver or argent? Assuming that we'll go with a tan or light color.

https://secure.aev-conversions.com/store/graphics/00000001/20402013AA.jpg https://secure.aev-conversions.com/store/graphics/00000001/20402014AA.jpg

[floundering]

I don't really care for tans but personally, I prefer the Sahara tan over the Fiat mocha. I think with either of those colors though, black would be the best choice for wheel color.

[oO_Rogue_Oo]

Argent; the silvers would look a bit too washed out. I'm not a fan of black wheels they disapear into the tire making one big black mass that to me doesn't look good.

[jared]

What is the for sale price going to be?

As for color, tan would look good. Or go extreme and get electric lime green. Im really partial to that color

[forsakenfuture]

Argent.

[kntr]

Custom pintlers...
Start with silver and powder coat JUST the center star black.
Im not a fan of all black wheels either. The wheels just get lost.

Sort of like this wheel.
http://procomp.com.au/Images/PXA8107.jpg

[Jdemonto]

I think Black Pintlers would look nice the Argents always look nice too

Jason

[Ben Hedrick]

OK, here's the latest and greatest. No Sahara Tan color as the interior is already tan, the tan dash and door panels wouldn't look good tan on tan... So, we have considered Blue with the tan interior but I believe we've decided to go back to the factory color that it is now and run the silver Pintlers with the silver Brute and Jeep decals. We want it to look as factory as possible as a Brute so this seems like the best plan. I know the color isn't everyone's favorite but many have said told us that they do like it. So hang tight, it's headed to the paint shop...

Here is a Brute in a JK Red Rock Pearl, which is a very similar color.
Since we're in Florida, just picture it in sand on the beach instead of what ever that white stuff is this one is sitting in... :D

http://forum.aev-conversions.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=109&thumb=1&d=1199380615

http://forum.aev-conversions.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=106&thumb=1&d=1199380552

[xjski03]

[QUOTE=Ben Hedrick;25564]

Here is a Brute in a JK Red Rock Pearl, which is a very similar color.
Since we're in Florida, just picture it in sand on the beach instead of what ever that white stuff is this one is sitting in... :D

[QUOTE]


:D lol, Its actually parked on a beach in that picture.

[Ben Hedrick]

[QUOTE=Ben Hedrick;25564]

Here is a Brute in a JK Red Rock Pearl, which is a very similar color.
Since we're in Florida, just picture it in sand on the beach instead of what ever that white stuff is this one is sitting in... :D

[QUOTE]


:D lol, Its actually parked on a beach in that picture.

Man, the beaches don't look like that where I live... :D

[forsakenfuture]

I'm assuming it's on the shores of a lake in Michigan.

[Ben Hedrick]

I'm assuming it's on the shores of a lake in Michigan.

Looks like Alaska to me... :eek:

[Jdemonto]

Meh...

[unofficialuseonly]

the brute with the tan lj and green stretch is chili pepper red...and the lake pic is in Mich..

[Ben Hedrick]

The Brute is out of the paint shop and is being put back together now... Looks awesome!

http://wilsons4x4.com/brutelift.JPG

http://wilsons4x4.com/bruteWinch.JPG

More pics later...

Ben

[Ben Hedrick]

Coming together more and despite my initial thoughts of this color, it really is looking nice. Rare color too. (expensive color too...)

http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/img_6328.jpg

http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/img_6331.jpg

Should be driving it by Thursday... :D

Ben

[forsakenfuture]

You are moving fast!!

[Ben Hedrick]

Getting closer... I can't wait! I really like this Brute build!!! Wilson's 4x4 is doing an outstanding job on this build...! Thanks guys!


http://wilsons4x4.com/brutesidepass.JPG

http://wilsons4x4.com/bruteinteriorpass.JPG

[Ben Hedrick]

Front end...

http://wilsons4x4.com/brutefront7.JPG

[Ben Hedrick]

Ok, here are some more pics and I'll post some much better one this weekend but here she is!!! This Brute is FREAKIN AWESOME!!! I am ready to build another one!!! We've still got a few details to complete but overall, she is really coming together! Thanks to all the guys at Wilson's 4x4!

Ben

http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/photo-1-2.jpg

http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/photo-3-2.jpg

http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/photo-2-2.jpg

[forsakenfuture]

Every time a Brute is born an angel gets its wings.

[slg]

I was skeptical about the color, but I really like the way it turned out.
If only it had a hemi and a pair of Dynatrac Pro-Rock 44's ... :)

[Ben Hedrick]

If only it had a hemi and a pair of Dynatrac Pro-Rock 44's ... :)

Thanks! And it can have those extras... :D

[Ben Hedrick]

Behold.... Almost finished... Just a few tweaks left to do...

http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/img_6340.jpg

http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/img_6347.jpg

http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/img_6348.jpg

http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/img_6353.jpg

http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/img_6356.jpg

http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/img_6357.jpg

http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/img_6366.jpg

[slg]

if I had the funds I'd be all over this !
one day ...

[ditchman]

Is this for sale? If so what Is the price. Nice work. Thanks

[CdnBacon]

Very nice!

[CRDSTU]

The tan interior looks great with the Ruby Red Metallic Paint - normally I'm not a fan of Silver wheels but again that suits it.

[Ben Hedrick]

Is this for sale? If so what Is the price. Nice work. Thanks

Thank you and yes, it will be soon. We expect to list it in the low 40's. We are finishing up some details on it but I'd say in a week or so, it will be for sale. I'm about to start another one, after the holidays. We've had a lot of interest in this one and so hopefully it will find a good new home. :D

The quality of this AEV Brute product is really quite a work of art! I am REALLY looking for to building another one.

Ben

[Ben Hedrick]

Here are some updated pics. Although not shown here, we've decided to add a new Roof Top Tent to this Brute to make it a real Expedition Brute. The RTT will be installed next week. Stay tuned as this is going to be a great setup!!!
We expect to complete the RTT install and then it will be put up for sale. So if someone has been REALLY good this year, It could be delivered to camp out beside your Christmas tree... :)

Ben

http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/img_6446.jpg

http://benhedrick.com/styled-9/files/img_6447.jpg

Here is the Ironman 4x4 RTT that we will be installing.

http://benhedrick.com/styled-10/files/im1.jpg

http://benhedrick.com/styled-10/files/im5.jpg

[forsakenfuture]

Why did you go with the Ironman?

[Ben Hedrick]

Why did you go with the Ironman?

Because I REALLY liked the quality of their RTT and their other products too. I have the awning and dual battery setup too (not in this Brute). Ironman 4x4 really makes a nice RTT.

Ben

[forsakenfuture]

Interesting. I have never taken them seriously.

[Ben Hedrick]

Interesting. I have never taken them seriously.

Really? Have you ever checked them out? I think they are one of the better RTT's and the quality of their tents are just as good as any out there, if not better. Seriously, you should take a look at them.

Here is a link of some more pics of their RTT. It's mounted on my Jeep Support truck: http://benhedrick.com/styled-10/

[Jdemonto]

Really? Have you ever checked them out? I think they are one of the better RTT's and the quality of their tents are just as good as any out there, if not better. Seriously, you should take a look at them.

Here is a link of some more pics of their RTT. It's mounted on my Jeep Support truck: http://benhedrick.com/styled-10/

Where do you buy them? I couldn't find a dealer listing

Jason

[Ben Hedrick]

Where do you buy them? I couldn't find a dealer listing

Jason

Jason, Camel4x4.com 1-800-698-6976 (I hope it's OK to post this...) Their US distribution is in NJ.

Ask for Eli and tell him I said to call.

Ben

[Ben Hedrick]

OK, my Brute is now for sale. And I'm including a Ironman 4x4 Roof Top Tent...

http://forum.aev-conversions.com/showthread.php?t=3520

Thanks, Ben