1946 Chevyota Priuck - Prius Swap with Chevy Pickup

In an effort to break through the "white noise" of the same old, same old at classic car shows as well as build something unique, Joe Winter built a Chevyota Priuck - a combination 1946 Chevy Pickup and 2002 Toyota Prius he acquired. The result is a hybrid Classic truck that will turn heads for many reasons.
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[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Check out this other cool build - a restomod semi! kzbin.info/www/bejne/on-sZYSuebR-ibc

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

Why didn't he just mount the motor like a normal engine swap

[@ModestNeophyte]

It's so damn cool when people build things from "conventionally uncool/unappreciated" parts.

[@chidovimus]

THIS IS SO AMAZING!! Why is everyone clowning on this man :/ he worked hard

[@piercehawke8021]

For 30+ bona fide MPG; I'll gladly put up with trash talk.

[@kennethrine8171]

Yes sir. I think it is amazing

[@piercehawke8021]

Prius's as a group, have earned my respect between their outrageous (high) MPG and reliability. Even the high voltage battery packs; when they die, it's typically one or two cells that die and, they're not difficult to replace, outside of treating said power supply with proper respect.

[@bradbrown156]

it's a toylet

[@AndrewKlilly]

😂👍🏻

[@FixItYerself]

I think he called it a Priyuck. Truckius sounds better than a Toylet Priyuck tho 😆

[@jajabinks92123]

Good one, 🤣 👍

[@fikalaredo5762]

This is badass. I’d like to put a Prius engine in a Chevy express

[@deliciouslifetv7362]

No words to say but unbelievable!!! Awesome work 2 thumbs up 👍🏾..

[@YourMajestyTheKing]

This is so awesome. i always imagine my prius powertrain being put into a custom racecar too. this is just as awesome.

[@axisgalaxis]

What a gem. Well done brother. Was wondering when people gonna start slapping those run forever drive trains on a old Chevy or ford shell. Can’t wait to see a Tesla sled drive train on top of those old shells. This is perfect mix match design. So awesome. ! You build deserves magazine cover spot. As gas regulations get tougher and government makes it harder to make such old vehicles legal. You will give em a brain bleed cuz you have all d high tech electric gas high mileage stuff they require but in a old shell. Your ahead of the curve. So awesome. Psst what’s your creations name ?🤔. You gotta give it a name. ITS ONE OF THE FIRST .

[@dagrind8710]

Cool set up! ingenuity is everything I have 93 t100 Toyota looking to swap

[@beachbummm69]

its a Pruck ..

[@curtbrown7967]

Love it

[@daleferguson1233]

Love it

[@NunyaBusIness-tl1ev]

Creativity to the MAX, excellent job!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DreamMachineX]

This is awesome!

[@HectorRodriguez-bx5fp]

Sleeper?please

[@ZBrink11]

This is an incredible build! Do you have contact information for this man? Are there any write-ups of mechanically and wiring wise how he made this work?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Sorry I don’t. He’s a preacher near Cincinnati if I recall.

[@richardlong9109]

Just saw this thing on Craigslist today. At first i was like wtf now im intreagued!

[@Sparkyspage]

You didn’t buy it? How much?

[@1spunkymonkey2]

He could have ATLEAST put a Chevy Volt underneath, make it all Chevy. But I like the overall concept of it.

[@randylahey5005]

I would've done the same toyota quality is way better than chevy he wants reliability now hes got it

[@rd4501]

Chevy Volt not reliable enough.

[@tonycavez]

@@rd4501 you're wrong the Volt is very reliable there is a guy that works at the chevy volt plant he travels 200 miles a day to work and has more than 400k miles on the car zero problems , but plenty of Prius out there and cheaper

[@rd4501]

@@tonycavez thanks for sharing 👍

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Chevy Volt power train is made in korea, so it would be junk

[@jacobnavarro3206]

Im trying to do this to a vw rabbit!

[@shallnotbeinfringedamerica1683]

My 2019 Ford fusion hybrid has entered the chat

[@krisjaynav]

Fuel efficient and it Looks cool

[@wcovey25]

ain't nothing wrong with that

[@The-Hitman]

That feels wrong in so many ways, like eating a t-bone steak with noodles.....

[@daleferguson1233]

Hell ya.. any thing goes

[@clockheart5837]

So I want to put a Prius engine in my ‘76 bmw but there’s not many videos like this. I wish he gave more info. Like did he incorporate all the electrical components of the Prius? How did he set up the brakes that charge the battery? How old is the engine he used? I have so many questions but I know the videos old 😭

[@chrishenniker5944]

Could it be possible to use BMW hybrid parts? It’s already rear wheel drive and you might be able to get everything in there.

[@oddlyrightoddlyright2475]

Damn man…..internet…..hybrids are lame.. Some random guy in middle America….hold my beer

[@erice5429]

I would love to see how the work was done to do the same on my 240sx shell...

[@DesA-hj7ms]

im sorry as much as I like this build. it's not a prius swap. it's a chevy truck on top of a prius.

[@d.dranner5150]

The only way to drive a tree hugger car!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!

[@pdasaro]

Buy a microphone and stop saying patina.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Bought one. This was an early video on this channel. The later ones are much better.

[@TheCarnager]

This is the first step as these hybrids become crashed and leftovers. This is so awesome. I would love to see more old cars swapped over.

[@anthonydlt4418]

This is awesome!!!!! I want this done on my audi

[@AndrewKlilly]

I have a Prius and use it like a truck. I want a truck but don’t want to pay $160 a week for gas vs the $30 I pay now. There are actually allot of people that want something like this, pretty awesome. I’d like to put the Prius drivetrain into a Tacoma but I’d never have the time to do something like this.

[@777jones]

Yes you could just beef up the Prius suspension and so this. I hauled a lot of stuff with sedans before.

[@radrcer]

Wish you had more info on build. Stop sayin prius every word. Just say it uses a hybrid toyota powertrain. So what are final mpg on this vehicle? Where is the gas tank now - still behind seat? What model year prius was the donor vehicle? I see lots of classic vehicles for sale missing motor and trans. And i see lots of people selling old prius for next to nothing. This is the perfect mix if wire harness and structural changes can be simplified in a kit.

[@radrcer]

Ford + prius = fuok!

[@ownjam]

I just didn't hear anything about the gas mileage difference Because the previous is a hybrid and it runs on gas And electric So what's the difference in mileage and where's the gas for the prius engine oh it wasn't over

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Never thought to ask that question sorry.

[@tonyserena7298]

Well, maybe someone got a decent 216/235 and transmission out of the deal.

[@seanmiller3590]

Cool AF!!

[@sicknastyfpv6060]

I started looking for videos on this subject after thinking I’d like to have an electric truck. I’d love to see a lowered mini truck all electric or Prius hybrid conversion

[@chriswf]

Did you start this project?

[@grandpaseed]

man I would like to see a video of that build

[@fordnut4914]

I would have put a Briggs and Stratton in it befor a Prius engine. Good greif.

[@tonycavez]

do it

[@chadhamner4210]

Hell yeah. One hell of a daily driver.

[@tonycavez]

ahahah i had thought about swapping my Model A with a Prius engine now I see this , WTF , great

[@chrishenniker5944]

Look at the Lexus 450h , they’re already a rear wheel drive car. Mercedes and BMWs are also good choices too.

[@chrishenniker5944]

I'm in love with the idea of new stuff in old cars, but I'd at least keep it rear wheel drive and use a Mercedes or BMW set up. Shame you can't get speed equipment for Toyota Priuses.

[@SouthFlaDiver]

Why not put the Prius drivetrain under the bed In the rear

[@SolarWebsite]

@@SouthFlaDiver That would have enabled four-wheel steering as well 😁

[@_Teddy_The_Bear]

@@SouthFlaDiver or better yet, the drivetrain from a RAV4 hybrid, those are All Wheel Drive. Regular Hybrid in the front, the rear axle powered by a separate electric motor.

[@the5eightysix]

Happen to have a build series on this?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Nope. Sorry.

[@nickmudd]

If someone did this with a newer Prius or even a newer hybrid camry drivetrain, it would get 50+mpg and have some decent power. Probably more power than whatever it had in 1946

[@vinnym5034]

Great idea . Awesome build

[@arturford4276]

Super idea !! Belissimo! I think about it something with minivan old school!

[@adamr8628]

Whats your mpg? I first saw your video years ago and have wondered that. I actually own THREE of the same year Prius that you started with.

[@caryngrow4332]

I've wanted a car like that ever since the Prius came out! Everyone laughs at me! It's the body of the classic car I'm into and it's just a shame they're such gas guzzlers.

[@Tipjar333]

I like this but it looks like the electronics are susceptible to moisture damage through the motor shroud vents so I have a feeling it's not taken out during rains.

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

I pressure wash my engines every oil change

[@level5565]

That poor truck! 🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@timinatornone]

Initial reaction is disgust then practicality kicks in and now I'm totally confused. We a 2002 prius yesterday for 700 w a blown head gasket. Having several project cars laying around in thinking our stepside gmc would sure be cool rocking 40 mph

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Oh, I've considered doing it to one of my classic pickups as well. I don't drive them that far and they are secondary vehicles, so an EV or hybrid powertrain would be perfect.

[@ALDIABLOELLOG025]

It's Beautiful american pickup!! The Best design of 1946 with the Best engine 2023!!! l❤ Chevy trucks of 1946💪🇦🇷💪🇺🇸

[@daleferguson1233]

I like it😮

[@joshrobinson702]

Props for building it. But yikes.

[@rover215]

35-40mpg is probably due to the 1946 aero, but still way impressive

[@crowmanblue7315]

You should build a conversion kit for all cars boats old tractors. That is super cool.

[@aleksandrzhila8865]

amaizing swap!!!

[@arturford4276]

How get paper for that . Any bodyknow how register that?!

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Custom home built vehicle. Special title.

[@tonycavez]

if you have the title for the truck just use that no changes

[@sumgaye5951]

@@tonycavez no it is a truck body on a prius frame so its legally a prius

[@tonycavez]

@@sumgaye5951 no , it's a Chevy truck with the Prius powertrain and front shock towers welded to the chevy chassis from the doors back even still has the chevy rear differential and suspension , I'm an automotive technician with 47 years experience can teach you a thing or two

[@timwegman5776]

I want one so bad! This would be perfect I commute 300miles round trip each day for work and rack up the mileage and gas bill and right now I have to do it in one of the new cookie cutter/ same car as a billion other people Honda’s and man wouldn’t it be cool to be able to drive to work in a cool ride especially one that was built in an era when cars/truck were made from real steel and not plastic this is the best of both worlds. Now I’m Combing through the Yellow Pages (Craigslist lol) looking for a used previous and a beat up farm truck nice! Only problem is the farm trucks where I’m from (California) are more expensive then a brand new Tesla SM(mf)H. comment if you caught that phrase lol.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

This would be really loud for 300 miles tbh.

[@codycastricone1284]

Pretty unique, don’t mind thus Prius

[@ranjdhillon3573]

This is cool, mating the polar opposite’s together

[@elseone5930]

I’m doing something similar to my 54 bel air!

[@heavenlysheephugshuggingfo1505]

How many miles per gallon is the truck getting

[@dudufregoso]

How easy is to register this converted car in the DMV? Would you get Classic car plates, regular plates? EV vehicle status?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Dudu Fregoso many states offer a custom vehicle registration. You would just need to prove the vehicle is roadworthy. I would think, then, you can specify the plates you would like.

[@zOiNhUh]

It's exempt of many compliance requirements that are enforced on newer models.

[@specialized29er86]

Hate mail, good on him.

[@brianslotemaker]

Love it. Thank you!

[@sergioknuf]

What year prius?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

IIRC - an early 2000s era Prius.

[@sergioknuf]

@@Pickuptrucktalk what other old Chevy year trucks would this be able to do it too?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

@@sergioknuf Sorry, not sure. It isn't like there is a guide out there. Just need to figure out the Prius wheelbase measurement and look around. Trucks didn't start getting bigger until the 1980s. So, I'd say anything 40s, 50s, 60s or maybe 70s would be possible. The big thing to realize is how loud the truck will be after the conversion. Those trucks were meant to have a loud engine masking creaks and rattles. Just be aware of that.

[@thesmokydig]

friggn LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@caffinehacker]

Great idea, thanks for sharing!

[@SacVideo]

Would a 1957 Ford Ranchero work with the prius chasis?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Anything would work with enough welding experience! LOL. Grab a tape measure. I'm sure you could make it work.

[@dronografo]

@@Pickuptrucktalk I'll just bring it up to you. I'm in California, lol.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Cielo Pro this guy is near Cincinnati. Have a fun trip! 😂

[@dronografo]

@@Pickuptrucktalk 351w might average 10 gallons per mile if I'm not Found On Road Dead.

[@billburgess4720]

Or El Camino, or '56 Buick Special, or SSR(what that beauty should have been from day one), XKE Jag, Chevy Vega, Actually ANY pre'68 US-made Pick-Up.

[@scottrandal3219]

Love this

[@lyndonthan4350]

Love this. Thanks for doing it. Great idea. I was really curious about the drivetrain, but you kept the original fwd. There's not really an easy way to make it rwd unless you put the whole drivetrain in the rear. Or maybe go in and weld the output diff. But fwd trucks are really needed. Go with a really low rear deck!

[@montegargano278]

brilliant

[@the_realJP_]

I'm curious, how did you title this with the DMV? I would love to do something like this, wondering if you could use the shell of an old truck that didn't have a title and use the title from the Prius?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

It is listed as a homemade build if I recall correctly. Not too hard to get a plate, just have to prove it isn't a stock vehicle.

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

I would just title the truck, unless you live somewhere with silly inspections.

[@healthycigarettes5088]

In California any vehicle 1975 and older is smog exempt. This would be a perfect example. I would probably do this in a 1975 or older sedan and add additional electric motors on the rear to make it awd.

[@kona_moon6055]

Not Prℹ️ck.

[@thecam0073]

I want to see a prius camino

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Cam Moto me too! 😂

[@Cerberus984]

@@Pickuptrucktalk It's actually already been done just search prius truck on google and chuckle.

[@hoost3056]

El Priamino........your welcome👍

[@josephrapoza6453]

DO YOU HAVE DREAM OF BEING A HOMOSEXUAL AS WELL.

[@jayherm1979]

The way they were afraid to get close to the inside... I thought a gator was going to pop out.

[@arturford4276]

Show us how you build it please!!!

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Check out his channel for more: kzbin.info/door/Wu6eZRqwOF6v8PZo5n2WQA

[@organicintelligence6431]

I like it !

[@arturford4276]

Ну все в РОСИИ теперь все бросятся скупать разбитые приусы 1.8 моторы потянут любой автомобиль средней весовой категории до 1515 килограмм .и получить 3,5-4,5 литра расход топлива! Веста 1280кг Волга 3110 -1560кг Нива 1285 кг Пассат 1504 кг Гранд Пикасу 1509 кг Ура товарищи ура ! Теперь битые не подлежащие восстановлению приусы можно будет всунуть и кайфовать! За 5 лет окупится все и даже больше !

[@steveeide153]

What kind of gas mileage are you getting?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Steve Eide he doesn't know yet. The speedometer and odometer don't work. Can't let the computer do it or do it manual without trying to use an app.

[@romansten9]

Pickup Truck And SUV Talk Well, these days you can see how fast and far you travel with GPS. Not picking on you.....just saying that phones can easily be used for speedometer and odometer! great build and video

[@billburgess4720]

Investment costs would be a nice factoid..Why there are not conversion shops in every major city will long remain the Greatest Mystery in three centuries...

[@sumgaye5951]

Because it costs 60k to do

[@napkinmen4396]

jesus man just put a diesel 4 cylinder in it

[@cardiffchris]

I Love my Prius......I Love this even more.

[@patr10t762]

At least cover the wood bed with waste motor oil to get some truck cred.

[@fredschoettle288]

Awsome

[@3nginuur]

i am planning on doing this swap in a t top 86 mr2 soon lol

[@ElNick09]

Now thats a really neat idea!

[@Jmunoz1675]

I freakin love it! I want to do the same with an international scout

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Jmunoz1675 if you build it, I will come see it!

[@billburgess4720]

I would LOVE to see this swap in a 1948-58 Studabaker...Stepside...

[@garyjones2582]

How fast does it go? Remember, loud pipes saves lives...

[@shamelessalex447]

When i See this Truck i think they got a V8 That its why i buy an US Oldtimer

[@rayota260]

these trucks never had v8s

[@thomasb7894]

FYI electric cars still create tons of waist, first lets first re-do the tire industry yes tires can last the life of the car and be disposed of in a proper manner, this is a metal heavy truck its stupid, build plastic and rubber cars no metal is the concept, if this thinking does not change metal cars will still be around for another 100 years think of how many tires in the next 25 years, it can be done today

[@stevencorrea7982]

Henry Ford had a hemp car a 80 years ago.

[@kristoffersparegodt420]

I think keeping the original engine, but doing a biogas conversion would’ve been cool