First look at my new (to me) Kei Truck - 1996 Mitsubishi Minicab - EP 01

A 1996 Mitsubishi Minicab Kei Truck! We take a first look and take it for a drive. Hopefully many projects to come for this thing!
Find me at @keitruckwi on Twitter, or X, or whatever it's called now.

[@keicab9953]

Nice minicab. A few things for first time projects on it: new vacuum lines can be gotten of ebay (3mm silicone tube), the rubber fuel line above the tank should be changed too (AutoZone) my line broke mid trip home from being dry rotted, i recommend LED lights all the way around (helps get rid of so much alternator draw from the little 40 amp alternator), 7x6 inch led lights to replace the halogen will help with that power draw too. I posted a tutorial to install your own RPM tach on the mini truck forums for the minicab.

[@keitruckwi]

Good info! Thanks! LEDs are definitely on the list!

[@joedauginas84]

congrats and enjoy. Start your maintenance yesterday.

[@keitruckwi]

That is THE statement when you get an 'old' mini truck. It's not a low quality vehicle, but maintenance is very necessary!

[@timotaneous3300]

Welcome to the Kei Truck family in the USA. That string wheel just needs to be taken apart and reinstalled a few teeth to the right. At that time you should install the quick release steering wheel assembly, this will also raise it a few inches which may help out with more room for your legs. Blessings drive safe on these roads Kei Truck Style, signing in from ATX Austin Texas

[@keitruckwi]

Once I replaced the wheels and tires, the steering improved 200%! The old ones were way worn and causing most of what you saw. It's still not perfect and needs alignment and tweaking.

[@IX_Taali]

This showed up on my feed Matt. LOL youre going viral. 😆

[@arthurschwieger82]

Thank you for the in-cab video. I have been interested in this type of little truck. The videos I have seen so far only show the outside and not the thing driving around. How tall are you? The leg room looked a bit tight but manageable for short drives.

[@keitruckwi]

I am 6'5". I am about as tall as you can be and still drive a Minicab. Getting in and out is unique, but the vehicle is easily operable once inside. I did try fitting in all the various mini trucks, Subaru, Honda, Suzuki, Dihatsu, and Mitsubishi. The only ones I could realistically operate due to my height were the Mitsubishi and the Subaru. I am more of a fan of the layout of the Mitsubishi's motor and interior.

[@100rolls]

Where in SE Wi are you? I just bought one and am waiting on the carrier to deliver it..

[@100rolls]

Also I talked to someone up north who managed to get Collector plates on his, so thats the route I plan on going.

[@keitruckwi]

Did you get your truck yet? I am in Waukesha county.

[@100rolls]

@@keitruckwi Yeah, I did end up getting mine in October. Ended up getting collector plates for it.

[@100rolls]

@@keitruckwi Yeah, I got mine in Aug/Sept. Was able to get collector plates. Im down in Oak Creek. I hear there is another guy running around Cudahy as well in one .