West Coast Customs Academy transform an old mini-truck into a Show Truck!

The West Coast Customs Academy is a non-profit school that is teaching people the art of car customization from start to finish. The class of 2023 had a huge task - take an old mini-truck, owned by Ryan's best friend, the late great Alex "Who" Anderson, and and turn it into the show truck Alex always wanted. And the best part is, once the students finished this work of art, they got to surprise Alex's daughter with it.

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About West Coast Customs
Founded in 1993 by Ryan Friedlinghaus, West Coast Customs is the premiere vehicle modification shop. WCC is internationally recognized for its original designs, beyond-your-imagination concepts, impeccable quality, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled craftsmanship. On this channel, you can find epic car designs, makeovers, behind-the-scenes clips, celebrity appearances from Justin Bieber to Jeffree Star, the making of the cars, inside looks at our showroom, and so much more! Recognized as the game-changing car customization phenomenon on MTV, West Coast Customs' pop culture status and appeal have catapulted worldwide with state-of-the-art West Coast Customs franchises negotiated for Dubai, Mexico, Germany, Malaysia, Russia, China, and Japan.

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[djchristensen]

As someone who left high school and turned to the street life, I wish these kind of programs were available. WCC is literally saving lives here, folks.

[OurLifestylePodcast]

Amazing. RIP Alex Who. It was an honor having him on OLP. Much respect Ryan & team! 🫡

[masone]

This is what should e on TV. I would spend an hour folowing them in each episode. WOW. Great work, WC! My only complaint is that it is too short and we need more reality shows like this

[andrewmiddleton]

O WOW sorry to hear bout the lost, may he rest in paradise, remember him in plenty episodes cool guy on camera, so I can imagine the fellowship between everyone daily🙏🏾

[Ja_s-per]

😮,
It's about time someone steps in and show the younger generation about a rewarding career!!!

And yes,
As a"Man!"😎

I'd might have a tear or 2,
Watching this.😢

Great Work,
Everyone!!!
🎉🎉🎉

🇺🇲🪽🙏🪽🇺🇲

[markthomas]

Thank you for finishing the truck for Alex. I had the honor of hanging out with him back in 02 or 03, he was one of a kind.

[andrewmiddleton]

I really applaud wwc I wish these opportunities were available to me in my younger years, body shop and mechanic classes at highschools where I attended were already taking away!

[truckinco]

This is so sick, I’m 23 and have built and continue building minitrucks that I record, seeing WCC digging in their roots and having other young people build a minitruck is awesome. RIP ALEX

[sgtliles]

West Coast customs we need more enthusiasm for the next generation fabricators car and truck enthusiast. Amazing amazing job 💯💯 beautiful truck. 💪🤓🔥

[anthonyromero]

As a car builder and someone who is passionate in this beautiful art form we call car culture.
This is awesome on so many different levels and kudos to West Coast Customs for the many lives you have changed and touched in this build.
God is good! 🙏🏼

[GrinderTV]

Great Job by all involved. Finally seeing Alex's truck done is very very cool.

[minitruck_matt]

Great video, great truck for a great guy. I never knew Alex but everyone I know that did loved him . RIP Alex who.

[dannyhudson]

Ryan can change a person's life with one small idea, self made will always be humble

[webguitars]

One of the best "build" videos on YouTube. The technical points gravitate towards the development of passionate people wanting to carry on the art and culture of automobiles instead of the technicalities of a specific vehicle. More businesses should do this. This is GREAT for the development of society. TBH, congress and the senate should promote this type of youth development throughout the country with HUGE incentives to the businesses and students. RIP Alex.

[SIlife]

That’s amazing! I’m still building custom rides since I’m 13 yrs old and I’m 47 now, 82 custom vehicles and counting! 💪 that’s awesome what your doing.

[Meln]

This one hit right to the heart. So beautiful done by you, and awesome initiative. Even the strongest one shed a tear in this episode, trust me. RIP Alex ❤

[obigrichoify]

This is so bad ass, I will only hope my boys follow these kids in achieving and pushing themselves in aspects such as this🤘🏻😎

[MrHerks]

Honestly what a pleasure it was to watch this. The meaning behind it, the friendships, the excitement and fears, all the feels was just awesome and wholesome. Well done WCC and all the cool ass students that rocked this build. RIP Alex!!

[tuckoma_xl]

It's so badass to see people learning, and contributing to such a badass truck to honor such an iconic guy, to such an amazing and passionate scene! You guys are the real MVP's!

[djchristensen]

I wish this was available when I was leaving high school. Regulate this program and offer it to all graduates.