The Accessory Dream Guide Issue 4

FEATURED VEHICLES

Year/Make/Model: 1992 Jeep Wrangle Sahara Owners: Michael Betton and Colton Taylor Location: Edmonton, Alberta

JURASSIC PARK JEEPS

While Edmonton looks nothing like the jungle island of the ill-fated Dinosaur Theme Park in the classic 1993 movie Jurassic Park; local boys Michael Betton & Colton Taylor have brought a little bit of Isla Nublar’s tropical rain forest vibe to the northern Alberta city with their Jurassic Park Jeep Replicas. Michael Betton wanted to build something unique to bring to the car shows he likes to frequent. He was looking to replicate a vehicle from a movie, but one that he hadn’t seen done already in Edmonton. That’s when the idea for Jurassic Park Jeep #18 was born. Betton embarked on a 5 month journey to transform a1992 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Sand Beige to an exact replica of the Theme Park Jeep from the film, Jurassic Park. A bit of repair work, stripes and decals, and change to a soft top later, his vision was complete. His Jurassic Park Jeep was included in his car club’s Stollery Children’s Fundraiser; where he and his Jeep helped to raise $1000.00 for the charity. Colton Taylor has been a Jurassic Park fan ever since he first saw the movie in Grade 1. He came across Michaels’ Jurassic Park Jeep on a Facebook post, and he was inspired. He contacted Michael, bought his own 1992 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, and the pair worked on it together. It was a tough 6 months as there was more work than anticipated with Colton’s Jeep. First of all, his Jeep didn’t come in Sand Beige like Bet- ton’s, and required a full paint job. They also found a few surprises under the hood, and unfortunately some engine work was required. And lastly, Taylor’s Jeep had rust… lots of rust. But through perseverance, hard work, and a lot of fiberglass and bondo, they finally finished: Jurassic Park Jeep #29 was ready and road worthy. So next time you’re in Edmonton, be on the lookout for these two fantastic Jurassic Park Jeep Replicas. They will be attending a charity event near you soon.

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