New Jurassic Park in Eugene Oregon?

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The discussion revolves around a Jeep that may resemble a vehicle from the Jurassic Park franchise, observed by a participant during a car service. Participants explore the idea of modifying vehicles to reflect themes from popular movies, particularly Jurassic Park, and share personal experiences and creative ideas related to vehicle customization.

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  • One participant notes the Jeep's condition, suggesting it may be an original movie prop but requires restoration.
  • Another participant expresses interest in creating their own Jurassic Park-themed Jeep, considering various design options.
  • Links to online resources for Jeep modification kits are shared, indicating a community interest in customizing vehicles.
  • A participant mentions a local individual who modifies old cars into imaginative designs, hinting at a broader trend of creative vehicle customization.
  • Concerns are raised about the rust on the Jeep, with speculation that it might be intentionally designed for effect.
  • The owner of the Jeep contributes to the discussion, clarifying that the rust is a paint effect and sharing plans for future modifications.
  • Another participant reflects on their own vehicle and the desire to create a themed modification, expressing uncertainty about the direction to take.

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Participants express a range of ideas and personal preferences regarding vehicle modifications, with no clear consensus on the best approach or design. The discussion remains open-ended with varying opinions on customization themes.

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Participants reference specific design elements and personal experiences, but there are no settled definitions or standards for what constitutes a successful vehicle modification in this context.

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Individuals interested in vehicle customization, fans of the Jurassic Park franchise, and those exploring creative modifications for personal vehicles may find this discussion relevant.

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Saw this today when I took my car in for some service.
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It needs some body work, but I didn't see any bites marks!
 

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The jeep might be an original movie prop. It seems its pretty heavily rusted though and would require a lot of restoration. It would be even cooler if the dino was an audioanimatronic figure with an audible roar and moveable mouth. I'm sure the kids would go crazy over it if they survived the original scare.

I've thought of making my beige rubicon a jurassic park jeep with the same markings but am torn between that and other ideas. I guess its more fun to have a blank canvas because you can reuse it over and over again in your mind.
 
I was told this car belonged to one of the techs working at the car place.
There is also a guy in town that takes small old cars (cheap) and modifies them into things that kind of look somewhat like a star wars snow speeder (without the .wings) or more imaginary things.
 
Yeah one thing I thought was odd was the rust on the door and not on the lower body. This might be something special for effect.
 
Hi! I am the owner/builder of the Jeep. I am honoured that you would think this was an original movie prop! I have a full build log here https://www.facebook.com/JPJeep46/

Thank you again for the kind words! I am hoping to repaint it (still to look rusty, but with my newer skills) for the new movie coming out in 2 months.

All the rust is acrylic paint mixed with dirt for texture, layered in black, orange, and brown.
 
Congratulations!
Its a fun thing to see, for sure.

Interesting how you layered-up the rust.
 
I have a 2017 desert colored Rubicon and have considered doing a mod like that to make a Jurassic Park jeep but am hesitant to go so crazy. I also like the Lord of The Rings trilogy and thought that would be cool too. Just can't decide.

It's always more fun to have a blank canvas, it spurs the imagination.
 

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