Bought a ratty Mini Truck, Let The Fixing Bigin

after buying a beat up Daihatsu mini truck with a bad engine I liked it so much that this 4x4 came along. and its got a dump bed. lets set it up as a off road work truck by starting with lifting it then adding bigger tires.

[@seanote1906]

I played Mustie1 yesterday. Picked up a go kart for the grandkids and while discussing the deal I checked for spark, checked fuel and had to splash some fuel in the carb and had it at least running for a few seconds then bought it. Got it home and tore the carb apart to clean the jets. Had to drill and extract the factory tamperproof screws to get the bowl off. But thanks to you I had a systematic approach to get it running. Had fun bopping around the yard by end of day!

[@M.TTT.]

nice!

[@mikesbarn1858]

If you use screw back outs those jets come right out.

[@M.TTT.]

@@mikesbarn1858 have to be careful and maybe grind down a flat head screwdriver to fit better.

[@davicastro3783]

bom dia mustie salve monstro parabéns excelente vídeo show demais 👏👏👏👏😊 essa marca é muito conhecida Ásia motor toner no Brasil Effa muito bom aguenta o trabalho

[@oleg9782]

For sure !

[@Bill-xc8le]

never ever trust hydraulics to hold the bed up while working on that engine mustie, a safety latch or a prop rod is a must!!

[@Bill-xc8le]

@@haywoodyoudome Obviously he didn’t Einstein, or he would have used one!

[@mikesbarn1858]

My dump trucks all had those.

[@Bill-xc8le]

The point is never trust hydraulics only to hold something up on anything, no matter what it is, always have a secondary device under it in case the hydraulics fail! I’m a first responder and I’ve seen the out come of what can happen more then once!!!

[@stevejette2329]

@@haywoodyoudome Always good to have a Captain Snarky on board. Many years two city workers died from one of these giant mousetraps.

[@stevejette2329]

@@Bill-xc8le Why the name-calling ? Makes you feel superior ?

[@deane9996]

HEY MUSTIE, RUN THE ALL THREAD ON THE BATTERY THROUGH A PIECE OF FUEL HOSE, TIGHTENS BATTERY UP, AND ALL THREAD WON'T WEAR A HOLE IN THE BATTERY CASE.

[@hughjones6300]

I lived in Japan after WW11 1947-1949. My dad was in the US Army. One day in Fukuoka I was walking down an alley. A truck like this one was idling by a building. A door opened and 6 SUMO wrestlers walked out and got in the back of the truck. It had bench seats. What made it more memorable was that one of the wrestlers must have been 7 foot tall.

[@markallen1782]

Mustie works on two classic English cars, and develops a love for right hand drive cars. Next he will be having tea and crumpets, and watching cricket matches on his telly... 😀

[@djaydeved]

or maybe he will watch initial D... nah hes to old for that (tbh i dont think anyone is to old to watch anime)

[@whitesapphire5865]

I'm already packing up some "Yorkshire Tea" Warburton's crumpets, Anchor butter (though I prefer Morrisons 'Best Brittany Butter'). Sugar tongs are a must! And for good measure, I'm also packing some scones, strawberry jam, and some "Wensleydale". Oh yes, and some cucumber sandwiches, salmon sandwiches, and some tomato sandwiches. Should I take any egg butties (A fart in a sandwich)?

[@tomdale1313]

Indeed, "Sir Mustie"

[@htimsid]

And a monocle.

[@DarkFlamage]

Oh, I say Gov'ner! What a bloody brilliant idea! 🤣🤣

[@Oldjohn52]

might consider welding in a safety prop on that bed. When it's up, it's not a bad idea to have a secondary hold on the bed. Also makes hose repair easier when you have to change a hose or bum fitting. Had an old chip body on a truck and the old guy who sold it to me put one on for me.

[@clasic36]

My thoughts exactly.

[@duncanfrere2656]

@@clasic36 Me too~! "Danger, Will Robinson!"

[@toreibjo]

These tiny vehicles literally built every village in South East Asia for the last 4-5 decades. With a never ending variety for the flatbed config, they are as versatile as they get. Incredible fun to watch. Almost as fun as I imagine driving it. Beautiful offroad trip!

[@clasic36]

No need to thank me. I need to thank you for allowing me to go along on your adventures. Going with you is about the only time I get out of the house. 👍

[@mm3rik]

hi mustie , never work under a raised hydraulic bed without a safety pole fitted

[@truetech4158]

Yes. This is because human flesh has limited ability to not flatten itself and not pop like a grape during extremely difficult times of when a hydraulic seal under strain suddenly decides to no longer continue with it's desired expectations of leverage within the confines of a planetary atmosphere not capable of counteracting the effects of gravity due to the volume of the sun and its proximity to vortices throughout the universe.

[@joolwing]

I was a mechanic at a Nissan dealer that had these when they were new. Didn't sell very many and its amazing how they are taking off today!

[@danielcobbins9050]

@crsmit Or maybe Mustie had something to do with increased sales.

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Yea, now that the 25 year import rules are in effect, you can run them on the road. Those were a lot tougher to sell as a yard cart.

[@Rorschach1024]

@crsmit Korea actually.

[@JosephArata]

@@Rorschach1024 Daihatsu isn't Korean, shut up fool. Daihatsu is a Japanese industrial manufacturer and they also make stuff like forklifts and construction equipment.

[@alan6832]

Used car buyers want very different cars than new car buyers because different classes of Americans have both different needs and different cultures.

[@garyswanson4474]

Absolute pleasure hanging out with you on a sunday morning. Thanks from Minnesota!

[@tonedeafcreations3626]

That plugged tire going down reminded me of my 68 nova I drove over the mountains back in the 80's to go see my father,My brother was with me,On the way back in the middle of nowhere we feel this bounce and a popping sound,I grabbed the wheel to steady her and thought we were were out of luck,As it turned out the guy I bought the rear tires off of(15" wide track 60s) sold me may pops,The cap had blown off,We made it back on the skin over the chords just barely.

[@jorn4367]

In the Netherlands a lot of municipal groundskeepers used these little trucks. Pretty decent little machines that could drive on sidewalks and narrow paths.

[@1marcelfilms]

maaskantje

[@advandeven9683]

🇳🇱

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Glory to the Dutch Farmers! May their endeavors be successful and the tyrants defeated

[@Flozman1982]

Can’t find any that are 4x4 here in 🇬🇧

[@tommystrandmelberg3547]

@@Flozman1982 try looking for a piaggio porter think they are more common in europe , more or less the only one i can find in norway.

[@Clearanceman2]

You finally got something that isn't a basket case. Really nice, almost no rust. Runs good.

[@richardl4556]

My dad had one exactly like that one and he loved it. Drove it all over the place. My mom sold it a few years ago after he passed

[@jz9985]

Great little utility, fit for your purpose and adds to your 'fleet'. Great find. Joe

[@harveytr7106]

The whole km vs miles (albeit in the U.K. we use miles as well) and Fahrenheit vs Celsius is my weekly Sunday mental arithmetic exercise, courtesy of this channel. Forever deducting 32 and multiplying by 5/9 to work out how hot it is there. Keeping our minds sharp Mustie. (70km = ~ 44miles)

[@muskokamike127]

you want quick conversion? KPH to MPH drop the zero multiply by 6 therefore 60 kph is about 36 mph. C to F? double it and add 30. Therefore 18 C is 66 F (give or take).

[@Rorschach1024]

Honestly, I just use the Calc in my android phone to convert. Don't have the mental power to do it on the fly anymore.

[@1pcfred]

It's summertime here so it's hot. That's all you really need to know. And in the winter it gets cold too!

[@harveytr7106]

@@1pcfred proper summer; proper winter.

[@patrickcowan8701]

just use 1.6. 160 kmh is 100 mph 8o kmh is 50 mph etc

[@jefferyholland]

Just over 40,000 miles . Seems like a pretty good deal for a truck for a small farm.

[@scdevon]

It's a great winter beater for local runs around town if it's legal there. Oil spray the undersides once a year. It will live almost forever.

[@retro8696]

If I had one of these it would be my daily driver and in my state they are street legal you just cant drive them on the Free Ways.

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

My neighbor had a van version like this with 4 wheel drive. It was unstoppable. He drove it everyplace.

[@Sundog0811]

Every Sunday morning. Worst part is I try to hold of on watching till the night so I have something to watch. Sometimes I can, sometimes I just can't help but watch now.

[@DoubleOSeven007]

Ah, the tipper will be good for taking your scrap metal to the recycling place 👍🏻😎

[@jeffpoplin558]

Mustie =IS= the recycling place... LOL

[@itsmephil2255]

Come on Mustie, that really needs to be road legal, it would be a blast to see that running around

[@scdevon]

At least this has a real heater and defroster for New England winters. 5 Star climate control compared to an air cooled VW.

[@mdouglaswray]

Tur-Bo! Tur-Bo! Tur-Bo! Tur-Bo! Tur-Bo! Tur-Bo!

[@johncarlberg4481]

I see then every where in nh lmao

[@stubstoo6331]

Got them in Florida on the road and woods.

[@john242ti]

Agreed. Saw one at the Woodinville, Washington Cars & Coffee event earlier today. Looked almost identical, except for a regular bed, instead of the dump bed. Registered and on the road.

[@timothybowen2481]

The joy on Mustie’s face while working on this little truck is priceless! Pure joy!

[@RobertIvers]

Awesome! I want one! My wish list 1. winch 2. Sapling bumper 3. spare 4. AC 5. Snow plow Love it!

[@johnturner8829]

Good Morning everyone.

[@HanDekker]

next thing to find is a goldwing six cylinder engine for it.

[@dryroasted5599]

Nothing I like better than a Sunday morning drive in the woods!

[@marksmithson1414]

Darren That package contains some Traffic gods from Japan supposed to keep you safe while you drive. Like good luck charms. Pretty cool that you got this ride.

[@redhatt69]

I live in Soutest Asia and these are everywhere. Now I MUST have one, with AC of course! Thanks for that video!

[@steveh7823]

Great little truck, Daihatsu still makes them called Gran Max in Indonesia. It's a pity Daihatsu has disappeared in so many countries. They also sold a sub-compact but excellent SUV called Terios. That idle speed near end of the video sounds like it's 2000rpm too high though.

[@68404]

(Now) parent Toyota killed off Daihatsu in most markets. Shame actually, they made great cars and small trucks.

[@railtrolley]

They were sold here, Australia, as well. Up to early 2000's, and the Rocky before it. I knew someone who had a Rocky. The version here was locally up-specced with improved aftermarket seats and suspension.

[@jeepinspence]

I lol’d when you went over the log and lil truck beeped! It was almost like an exertion fart. 🤣

[@LAP1050]

Darren, at least this one runs better than the black one. Lots of samples of these little BEASTS on da tube. Looking forward to the rebuild.

[@muskokamike127]

15:53 umm you'll need longer shock absorbers, otherwise you're just hyper extending the stock ones...that's why you didn't get much clearance.

[@robinredman5192]

Thanks for bringing us along Mustie. It sure looks good with the new old tires. Take care my friend. John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.

[@vetterfellow]

It's good for filling the back with leaves for transport. not too many leaves !!!. Thanks M-1 you're the best !!👍

[@Defofone]

I absolutely love the variety of your interests you display on your channel. Your understanding and willingness to share is amazing.

[@woozleboy]

I have a 94 Honda Acty and love it. While a lift kit helps, the front springs in these trucks are rather soft and collapse over time. A new set are available inexpensively in the US. It makes a massive difference in ride quality and no bottoming out. Really needed if you go with 13" wheels later.

[@DeadReckon]

For 5 grand I'd daily this thing to work man, I work in town and never get over 40 miles an hour going to work. Awesome little Kei truck!

[@gertraba4484]

Id add nitrious and a roll cage exoskeleton

[@luisantolafrancis519]

The happy jumper pack!! inflating the front tire, remember that from pasts videos ,,allways with a smile!! cheers!!

[@steveperyer4850]

You did a great job transforming that little truck into a good looking rig for the woods. If you fix the box up, to make it less Swiss cheese, it will make something to be a decent hauler too. I would see where the water runs to and drill a hole or 2 to let it drain so it won’t rust out so bad. I would take the bed completely off and to a complete rebuild if you plan hauling stuff.

[@FordRangerGuy2011]

Aside from the rust on the bed I would say that truck is in really good shape. I think Mustie1 got a great deal on this when he bought it

[@alanmumford8806]

That little thing seems surprisingly capable, especially with your upgrades. I can quite see why you like it so much.

[@general5104]

THANKS Darren, you do nice work. Garden hose over All-Thread makes for a great battery holder. The garden hose insulates & doesn't corrode.

[@rossmoore2844]

Rebuild the existing bed! New tires, shocks, struts! Nice!

[@Jacobtheunwise]

Yes i love it when you work on cars especially 4x4 vehicles

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi , I had a friend that had one of these he called it e nor Mouse, It was called enormous good little machine

[@ksredsfan]

I'm impressed with the way it was going through the trails get some decent tires and who knows what she'll do thx for taking us along Mustie

[@deanc24]

Grill guard, skid plates, light bar, maybe a winch? Should be a great little rig!

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey Mustie. Now that is cool. Good score. That is Handy and fun. That's a good mix. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍

[@douglasschmidt6873]

That is the cleanest rig you have had on the lift in a while good buy and it look like fun

[@tim.niblett]

Thank you for sharing Mustie! I love watching your videos. It makes me wish I had a shop of my own to tinker in 😀

[@scottm9966]

That was fun! Really liked the way it sat after the lift and new tires. Cracked me up seeing it on the trailer and I got a sense of it's size! Enjoyed every minute of this video Mustie1, thank you...

[@noads1035]

When you rebuild the bed, cut the window in the front of the bed a lot larger and install a strong grill over the hole. That will make woods work much easier. I always liked cab forward 4wd rigs. Easy to negotiate woods roads. Nice find!

[@notajp]

Reminds me of my old Jeep FC150.

[@6point5by55]

C"mon Mustie. It's just begging for a turbo conversion like the MCM boys did.

[@agatemaster1998]

MCM boys this lift kit come on Marty

[@MunkyWrench]

I always take a break from fixing machines just to watch you. You inspired my channel.. love every vid. The batmobile ones were my latest favorite

[@mattbrown5511]

That is one cool little truck Mustie. Thank you for bringing us along on your adventure.

[@tiporari]

Turn the bolt around in the positive terminal. That would give you an extra inch of clearance. You can also add a cover, or put a bump stop on the sheet metal to the side of it (like off a frame or rear end). If that box takes a hit on the trail, it's going to burn to the ground.

[@NoWr2Run]

AGREED, NOT GOOD.

[@rtechlab6254]

Glad it's not just me that was uneasy with that

[@raze4789]

There's a boot already on the cable, he's just got to slide it over the terminal :D

[@truetech4158]

Convert the entire truck into a battery with repeated electroplated layers of electric and dielectric metals, built up into a density that has 2000 mile range, and can convert dendritic growth into N and P type lattice scaffolding further increasing range.

[@drumheadbob]

@@truetech4158 Yeah, I was gonna say that....

[@angrymike6759]

The tilt bed is a cheat code for working on that engine, nice !👍👌

[@SUBZEROinfinity]

Those little things are cool. Wish I had one for my small farm. It would be great. Nice buy man and great video. Always enjoy watching you wrenching on things. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

[@anxiousvariable1214]

One of my new all time favorite videos! Love the Japanese mini trucks. Great video

[@handyhippie6548]

when i used to skyjack my hot rods back in high school, i used to weld a plate between the two extended shackles to turn them into an H shape to keep them from bending due to sideways forces, mostly when doing donuts and power slides, you might want to do the same. edit; since it's a 4x4, you will cause a lot of wear in the transfer case with mismatched tires on it. you can see the front ones are not as tall as the rear. you said are looking to replace a front one, i'd just get two more rear tires to put on the front rims. that's why it doesn't like pavement as well, the drive line is fighting it's self.

[@cornbobrimlove7892]

The outside diameter is the same on all four tires.

[@handyhippie6548]

@@cornbobrimlove7892 i know he said they were, but it didn't look like it when they were carrying the weight of the truck. as little difference as 1/2" can cause serious, expensive issues. i've had 4x4 trucks for over 30 years, so trust me, i know what i'm talking about. i know the front tires on my quad have the same diameter rims as the rear, but different outer tire diameters, and tire widths.

[@Deadfeat]

If you weld a piece of box or round tubing in the center of the shackles it will stabilize the ride resisting the side to side motion. Also will help the bushings from wearing out as fast.

[@PiazzaWoodWorks]

Definately needs this bracing done, hope he sees ur reply

[@rverro8478]

Good idea.

[@peterharms3851]

So good, sharing a drive with Mustie and being on the correct side of the cabin for a change, could always ship her down here to Australia!!

[@cochrandc7484]

Awesome content as usual!! Look forward to your videos every Sunday. Would love to see some more on this truck,especially the bed repair/rebuild.

[@Rmasters33]

The rear shocks may need replacing to accommodate the lift. The lift extends them so that on an upward bounce, they could rip out the top. Used to be you could get specs on mounts, travel, etc., and find them that would fit. Lift kit provider should have that--or tell you it's unnecessary and that guy on the Internet is a crackpot.

[@alan6832]

I would have also rolled the door corner under with a hammer rather than cut it off, mostly to keep my options open so I can straghten it again if I ever want to go back to smaller tires.

[@joey66436]

@@alan6832 no need to as the smaller tyres will still fit with the cut guard, and would keep your options open if you decided to go back to larger tyres.

[@212caboose]

I love mini trucks. I'm gonna pick one up someday!

[@DustyDingus]

Have a friend who has been chasing one of these for a while now, I'll definitely link him to your channel! Always a treat watching your videos on Sunday morning, thank you!

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day, Great video. We had these running around in Australia as mostly mini vans they became a good work horse for some. They just kept going. Even now i still see one every once in a while. So thankyou for sharing I look forward to the improvements you get done. ✌️Peace from Melbourne Australia.

[@jeffwilliams840]

Great video! I know it just started, but it's gonna be great!

[@user-ko3vg7fc7o]

My brother in law had one of these. I always thought the front stance would perform alot better (and look better) if the front lift was a couple inches higher than the reAr....just my opinion. But I love these little trucks!

[@Bodhranarama]

Nice one Mustie! It's got the same vibe as the old Steyr Halflinger to it, those things were shockingly capable!

[@harveybrimer1054]

that thing is awesome!! thanks for taking us along!!

[@darkgex]

Marty on the Mighty Car Mods channel bought one of these (several years newer) about a year and half ago. Marty and his friend/co-host Moog, have a series of videos of modifying that Daihatsu and a Suzuki Jimny into a pair of light-duty over-landers to take around New South Wales, Australia (among several other project cars).

[@echobeefpv8530]

This little unit is pretty cool !! Newer tires will really help, along with the struts, but pretty expensive / hard to find I would think. Looking forward to a bed rebuild !

[@BuzzAldrich]

Many of the parts for these are still available new, just have to ship them from Japan. Several retailers specialize in sourcing the parts from Japanese dealers/mfgs and shipping the parts.

[@echobeefpv8530]

@@BuzzAldrich I guess I shouldn't be surprised. For deliveries in urban areas, the gas savings could add up quick. It seems in Asian countries, these are everywhere

[@ironhead2008]

@@echobeefpv8530 Not just Asia: I suspect they're common in parts of Africa, the ME, and perhaps Latin America. These things would be a Godsend for just about any job where you'd use say an small truck or small van in the US/Canada/UK/etc. but everything is more compressed (eg. small roads).

[@echobeefpv8530]

@@ironhead2008 I live in Winnipeg, Canada. It is currently 35C, with a Humidex of 45C. In winter, it gets down to -40C . Not kidding. If they will run here, they will run anywhere !!

[@rolls_8798]

@@ironhead2008 There's a few of them kicking about in Au, I think there's a couple of companies that just import a bunch and deal them out. I think our import laws allow new vehicles too. They're a good cheap option for a small business that needs to haul stuff. America should consider getting smaller 'utes', I think they make a lot more sense than your 'trucks'

[@gewing61]

Love the new project. Thanks for sharing

[@tom-ehill2713]

Fun looking little crate! You are the mini motor guru!!!!✅💣

[@derek763]

Maybe put some wheel spacers on front wheels to bring them out , will help stop them rubbing and will also look really cool . Id say that piece of steel on the tailgate was to help support carrying long timbers/steel

[@adamdnewman]

Or to hold a salt spreader

[@mjmcomputers]

I had one of these and ended up putting radial side by side (UTV) tires on it. They rode well on the road and had a higher load capacity than atv tires.

[@lyndonwortley6329]

Saw these being used on New Zealand farms running UTV tyres. Very capable.

[@davidkettell5726]

I cannot wait to see it finished ,quite remarkable going over those trees.

[@davidduvall4655]

Nice little rig. After you fix the bed and add skid plates you need a brush guard and winch. Have fun and thanks for taking us along

[@BigMouth380cal]

1,000 Percent improvement over the Black one. Perfect machine for your camp. Yup, fix the bed, add some skid plates, and consider mounting a Harbor Freight Winch or two (one up front, and one for the bed). It'll be AWESOME!

[@yoopernick1528]

I wonder how this would do as a snow plow truck. No nose, so great visibility and its size lends it to getting into tight places! I would love to see similar trucks like these made here in the U.S. I hope to see you doing a lot more work and upgrades to this truck. Great video!

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

They do pretty well, lots of people use them just for that.

[@Rorschach1024]

That may have been it's original purpose, and why the bed was rotted out.

[@marcryvon]

"I would love to see similar trucks like these made here in the U.S". Hopeless wish. US manufacturers only think big, clumsy pick ups. Look at the new plasticy Ranger. Almost as big as the F150, when the original was the perfect size for the average week-end DIYer !

[@tbelding]

@@marcryvon - The original S10 pickup was also a good size. Frankly, for the major metro cities (LA, Boston, New York City, Chicago, etc), tiny Kei cars and trucks would make a lot more sense than the full sized ones. Easier to park/store, and most folks rarely hit highways.

[@cynturner906]

Way cool Mustie1. That little truck kicks butt. Can’t wait to see all the upgrades I know you will do on it. Awesome video. Thanks

[@paulwoods7857]

Awesome little truck, love it!👍👏

[@HeikosGarage]

I just saw the Econoline in the background. I really enjoyed that series. I hope you will get to the Ford again one day. This little truck is pretty cool too.

[@woodyman365]

You'll want 4 matching tires to avoid trouble with your transfer case. If it was me, i'd go ahead and upgrade to 13" rims for more tire choices. You may want to get some longer shocks bc the stock ones won't hold up long when they're hyper-extended ...like during off-road use. Love your vids and appreciate your extensive knowledge and hard work!

[@flight2k5]

You don’t need 4 of the same tread, just 4 of the same size.

[@nodaklojack]

Same diameter

[@c00per69]

@@flight2k5 Just because 4 tires are the same rim size does not guarantee the tires are all the same outside diameter. It only guarantees the inner tire lip rim size diameter is the same.

[@flight2k5]

@@c00per69 that’s not what I said is it?

[@c00per69]

@@flight2k5 facepalm … nm good luck in life

[@ta65mail]

Wow, that looked fun. Enjoyed the ride. Thanks

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

I really dig these little trucks. For a DIY'er like myself, something like this would make a lot of sense for HD runs, plowing the driveway, etc. Doesn't take up much room and won't eat you out of house and home.

[@lucasmcq01]

I put a 2.5" lift on my 96 S110P and I had some whining from the front end (CV AXEL ANGLE). 1.5''- 2" seems to be the sweet spot. also you can replace the springs and reduce bottoming out.

[@charliemanson4808]

I love these little trucks, they where fairly common in the UK back in the day in various brands, Honda Acty, Suzuki Carryall, Bedford Rascal (GM), Diahatsu? They even did a Camper Van (RV) called the Bambi. Great to see you've got the mini truck bug, way better than a side by side and the off-road ability of small Suzuki's is well respected in many 4x4 clubs here in the UK. Peace Charlie 🇬🇧

[@duncanfrere2656]

Man those tires did the trick! Badass little truck! "Wimpy" no longer! I can see it now: wintertime, loaded with camp firewood which slides so beautifully out when the bed gets lifted! Surely one of the more useful additions to your fleet!

[@richc9503]

I spent a little time in Taiwan and Japan a few years ago and these little trucks are all over the place over there. I fell in love with them and have wanted one evey since.

[@xray111xxx]

Yes the mini truck! Would be fun to electrify it. Probably be a pain to,, or put in tiny tiny Rotary. Hydraulics alone make it cool. There is a long relationship with Toyota and Daihatsu. I got it! Put in a Corolla motor in it! Yeah that's the ticket! Nice ride Darren. Still love your Celica.

[@jasonjgr8580]

Vincent Chen, making the truck electric is gay.

[@Rorschach1024]

The engine is laying at an angle like half of a slant 6, don't think a 22RE would fit under the dump bed.

[@ConstantlyDamaged]

Oh heck. You need to look up Mighty Car Mods and their work they did on one of these little kei trucks. Turbocharged, snorkle... These are a really cool little vehicle.

[@thomasmcnab5068]

Hi Mustie...enjoyed the video & luv the new toy!...Those little trucks are cool & the price is right...Tks for sharing & take care!

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Thanks for having us over at the shop and on your shakedown run. That was a lot of fun.

[@fruitinspector6111]

Yes, by all means you do not want to build something that resembles the Carolina squat nonsense. That has now become illegal in both north and South Carolina. I guess the people doing these mods to their trucks don’t realize that automatic transmissions have a filter that is supposed to remain flat to pick up fluid from the pan. Not to mention how bad it screws up the suspension geometry. And the fact that it throws the headlights up into the sky and that you can’t see a smaller car in front of you, etc. I don’t know who thought up that craze, but they need to have their head examined!

[@c0c0asauce]

From what I understand it used to be something they did in the Carolinas to muscle cars back in early 70's. They figured leaning the car back would put more weight over the rear and they were correct on that. Pro drift cars will often have some rear squat. I don't know why it came back as a fad for trucks but as you said, it's as dumb as it looks.

[@JeremiG2001]

@@c0c0asauce it actually originated in the South West and started off as emulating Baja trucks, for some awful reason the Carolinas picked it up and ran with it.

[@c0c0asauce]

@@JeremiG2001 Ok, I know my dad and his brothers did it to their Buicks and Pontiacs way back so I thought it was related.

[@JeremiG2001]

@@c0c0asauce there was a trend from the 50's and 60's for drag cars, they call them Gassers and they were similar in stance but instead of squatting the rear the front ends were jacked up.

[@blake8297]

Be careful working under that dump bed if it doesn't have some sort of safety support. I feel like you could pickup and carry that thing around, but it would certainly leave a knot on your head.

[@camouflagesoldier1994]

Thx for the over the log experience,so that we could see how well it transverses over rough terrain

[@williamerentfro9543]

Awesome little 4x4! Great job 😁