Is Derek a Cool Dad..? JDM Toyota Truck (New Family Vehicle Reveal)

I bought this Toyota Dyna from Japanese car auctions as a personal family vehicle. Toyota Trucks are awesome and now after 20 years, I got back into the Pickup truck game. This Dyna has a suspension lift and is painted sand beige with some aggressive accents. Enjoy the first look.
Update 2014.01.18: This vehicle is now for sale: • [Sold] Dereks JDM Truc...
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Purchasing from Japan is quite simple and even first time buyers can manage to purchase with just a little time and some enthusiasm.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Derek Weldon

[@PacificCoastAuto]

Hello everyone, this truck is now for sale! We have uploaded a new and detailed video on our channel, so go check it out or contact us if you are interested in buying.

[@lamakuokalaniwhitford2335]

Did you sell it already ?

[@lasialap]

Is this vehicle in the US?

[@noredcr]

I’d take that over a Tacoma anyday of the week. That’s awesome.

[@meyawabdulaziz3863]

and never worry about repairs except oil changes and hefty fuel prices

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

That Toyota Dyna truck looka like Hino Dutro /195/300 truck.

[@tamiwu0346]

@@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY since hino is a part of the Toyota group in might be the same car

[@dirtbike662]

Needs 4x4 and 35s. Body lift is..... Eehhh. The real bummer is that it's stuck in Japan and basically impossible to use

[@jademayer4995]

It would be perfect if it was 4 wheel drive, and if that lift was suspension instead of a body lift, I love the look of it, but it's kinda like getting a Tacoma prerunner, looks the part but can't do the good stuff! Awesome looking rig though!

[@johnsonrepp]

Looks like a Toyota version of the Mercedes unimog. SICK! Great choice.

[@meyawabdulaziz3863]

thats kinda the idea behind making a 4x4 version a bus is also available with the same platform

[@________2705]

yes... a very 2 wheel drive Unimog... without all the Unimog capabilities... but hey, if grandma would have wheels she would be a bicycle, no?

[@trianggaindralukmana2184]

@@________2705 its available in turbo diesel inline 4 and a part time 4wd in other countries. But who need 4wd in japan?

[@manoftheedgemanontheedge6003]

​@@trianggaindralukmana2184 First of all, Japan has heavy snowfall areas. Also, if you look at the topography of Japan from the sky with Google Earth, you will find that there are many mountainous areas.

[@bradfarrahgerwing154]

​@@manoftheedgemanontheedge6003closely similar to British Columbia Canada

[@cyo_]

i love your 00s frat boy vlog energy

[@PacificCoastAuto]

I'll be 40 years old in couple months. I'll try to hold on to as much Frat Boy energy as I can.

[@imacu]

Love the energy and vibe of these videos! wish they were more regular

[@prismatic9804]

It's great! I do appreciate the energy but understand they're just filming life as it gets interesting and they have time haha

[@PacificCoastAuto]

@@prismatic9804 Yeah, we are a busy little company and sometimes it's months between when we can put something out. That said- we have recorded a bunch of stuff and if things go well, we should be ramping up these kinds of videos. It's really fun for our staff and a lot of people seems to be interested in seeing the people behind the computer screens.

[@aky4360]

I know this was captured last year, but really good to see that you guys are still having lots of fun despite all the loads of work that came in recently!

[@PacificCoastAuto]

I think it was shot in November of last year because I bought it in September. I still drive it but it hasn't replaced the van. The van is a 2 minute walk and this is parked 15 minutes away.

[@woolengrappler]

So slick! I love these Japanese cab over trucks. They’re so space efficient!

[@SGLastMileFails]

Love these Dyna trucks! I've only ever driven the diesel ones, I had a 1998 LY211 with a 3L 2.8 litre NA diesel, and a 2003 LY230 with a 5L 3.0 litre NA diesel. I've driven my mate's LY235 with a newer 1KZ (or was it the 1KD?) turbo-diesel and I loved the torque of that engine. I wish we had the petrol versions here just so I could try them out.

[@777КИ]

Можешь даже не пробовать после 1KD 😅. Бензиновый очень медленный. Гружёный совсем не едет и расход 20+! Даже старенький 3L значительно шустрее.

[@esso0527]

Here in NZ, these trucks are mostly used by drainlaying businesses or those that do work with ground services.

[@treeminutesorless]

Real sick man. This has been such a good channel for years. Living the jdm dream

[@Simple_City]

A 4wd version of this is exactly the truck I want. It's too bad we don't have anything like this in the US.

[@louiearmstrong]

You can buy a 4 door Isuzu NPR and put a pickup bed on it instead of a box. Not sure about 4WD

[@louiearmstrong]

or get a Unimog. Lots of US legal Unimogs out there

[@Simple_City]

@@louiearmstrong aren't unimogs fairly expensive? I was always led to believe they were, but honestly haven't done much research myself.

[@louiearmstrong]

@@Simple_City yes

[@theninethrees8044]

That is DOPE! Congrats Derek, I still remember when you got your yellow Kei Truck.

[@clydekamo1154]

Cool truck. The back tray looks like one from a Toyota Landcruiser 79 series single cab.

[@MakusaroTesha]

I was about to say that!!!

[@CumBrianFries]

This has so much potential for a motorhome build!

[@Byepolar619]

Not gunna lie , kinda jealous of the ride!! I’d bolt on a travel trailer and make a bug out vehicle

[@thomasohhh]

Oh shhhhht! That’s fkn cooooool! I love it. Why does it look so good?? Enjoy your new ride Derek!

[@davidbere000]

I wish these were for sale in the USA. So many pick-ups are just not all that rugged like they use to be. I bet landscapers would be all over this thing with a dump bed and enough room for the crew.

[@PacificCoastAuto]

We use the truck for truck things here in Japan. It's silly having an 8-inch lift on it because loading it isn't convenient. It's still awesome though so it's worth it.

[@xTechHockey]

You could be the coolest most responsible dad EVER

[@paulosilverio3586]

Bro, that van was probably rigged to be an Overlander van. The extensions under the cabin to reach this height. It is to fit 35-inch tires. Or, alternatively, the so-called Super Single. It is a pity that this one only comes equipped with the 2.0 engine. It's probably due to being in Japan, to pay less tax. Mainly if it is equipped with the 1TR-FPE engine which is dedicated to LPG Usually they come equipped with the 2.8 D4D or the 3.0 td. Diesel .Which also equips the Hilux and the Land cruiser. In that case, you would only need to buy the transfer case and front differential from one of these (and the rest of the miscellaneous). And it would be easy to convert this one to a 4x4 with all original Toyota parts. The only problem is that you would lose some of the turning radius. 3.5 inch strait exhaust, stage2 turbo and intercooler, dpf/egr delete, and a stage1 tune. 200cv and 500n.m easy. ;-D In your case, alternatively, you can place the 4-2-1 collectors. +Supercharger ( low boost 0.3 bar its safe, 0.5 bar max) + intercoller and a tune 150hp to 170hp easy. But the best will be better torque and the consumption is reduced. Basically it is the same kit that equips the lotus elise engine. Only the engine is different, on lotus it is a 2zz. /zr

[@exonexxon2066]

Beautiful truck. Your kid must be very proud and happy for this.

[@TheTerrinelson]

Good to "see" you Derek!❤

[@RavensBreath]

This is literally what I want for my next family vehicle, my research has been between this and the HiAce 1KZ-TE Diesel Turbo.

[@user-nl5jgrj8jTkm2]

In Japan, I've only seen this car being used by civil engineering construction companies. That's why I never had the idea of using it as a family car. interesting!

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

That is as cool as you can get in terms of trucks. You bring this to any meet with raptors and trophy trucks and I bet people are gonna be like flies on shit with this thing.

[@gordmounce6112]

I’ve been enjoying a 98 Landcruiser Prado for nine years, but I’ve looked at these as potential great adventure vehicles. I think this video seals it!

[@sanjeevpaul]

what are these? hiace truck? i've been trying to find out what this is!

[@akielkhan5916]

Great video. Interesting to see Japan and the unique cars

[@zbillster]

Don't make me fly over there from Texas and teach you how to say "Yee haw!" properly! 🤠

[@The_CODIII]

I live in the U.S and I would daily drive that with a smile on my face. 😎

[@CustomGorillaxMotorBradix]

That truck is really cool to look at.

[@scottsong20]

That is an awesome rig! If you find another one like this, I would buy it! Let me know

[@samsungtv4u]

If I could buy this in USA it would be my number one choice

[@codeninja100]

Love the vlogs! This is one cool truck man. One of my dream builds is to get a kei truck and do something similar to this with it

[@PacificCoastAuto]

Imagine getting a kei truck with a lift and then putting it in the bed of this truck. On second thought, I don't need any more emotional purchases... lol.

[@nicktorres5540]

That thing is sick

[@cheeneedejesus3537]

Toyota's reliability is always on point. 💯 Congratulations on the buy. Is it 4x4? Hope you can do a camper build on it!

[@tenoki]

It is only two wheel drive unfortunately.

[@edwardgreenjr167]

Love it. I was originally looking for a Kei Truck to add to the Kei Van I imported ('91 Subaru Sambar), but I have fallen for these 4 door, 6 passenger mid-size trucks. Fingers crossed hope to have a Toyoace soon. Great vid.

[@dougnashz]

Funny I was looking for a Sambar DIAS van, after 2 years of looking I came across a 1990 Nissan Atlas 4dr, diesel, 5spd with A/C It checked off all the boxes I was looking for. Very happy with my purchase. Truck went from Japan to Seattle WA to Long Island NY

[@nicholaswoof88]

Cool. Toyota twin cab cabin with sup up off-road suspension and wheels.. is a get vehicle for camping and off-road trips. Perfect.. 👍🏼

[@TUBEZ21]

9:20 that yellow Civic is 🔥

[@davidbeaumont4455]

I don't think you mentioned what year Dyna this is, but I can't believe how similar it is to my 1991 Toyota Hiace "W" cab 4x4 I imported to PA last year. Mine was a work truck too, but worked "HARD"! It's a diesel and runs great! These are so cool! Thanks for sharing this!

[@Liberty4Ever]

I'd love to be able to import a later model 4WD Hiace but the US has these stupid protectionist regulations that ensure that we can only drive inefficient, polluting, less safe 25+ year old vehicles... ostensibly to force us to drive fuel efficient, non-polluting, safe vehicles. Government - If you don't like our problems, just wait until you see our solutions.

[@Djrockewfewtimez986]

That legit is a super awesome truck! It looks like a unimog from Mercedes Benz! But 200 bucks to park somewhere, you have money to burn!

[@philsayer9797]

Wow Derek, you're much cooler than I thought! 😉

[@PacificCoastAuto]

Thank you!! The comment I have been looking for.

[@Jordan-ws6jy]

Never seen a bed and cab lift on a chassis like that. Cool truck. I had a long bed toyota dyna duely and i miss that thing, so useful being a tradie.

[@ericjones5664]

it's a crime we don't have these in the states.... and I don't want to hear the "Not enough people would buy them!" BS. Surveys don't work. People buy what is available around here these days. All they have to do is advertise it and it is sold.

[@paulmcadam6825]

Nice choice!

[@darploin5071]

And it looks like it would be easy to build a custom XO roll cage for the vehicle to protect the body panels especially when my friends and I rallied on my friend's property there's just one part of the track where if you go too fast you'll become airborne

[@TheWeekendMedic]

Bummer it's only 2WD. I have that exact grill guard, installed it on my 97 Mitsubishi MiniCab Kei truck, I really like your truck's paint color. Cool ride!

[@davidklimek7999]

You have a step to get in the front, what about the dmback seat?

[@sabahangearlife9414]

Very nice truck and color

[@greenfigaro9624]

Awesome truck Derek!

[@MakusaroTesha]

Is this a Toyota Dyna!? Raised chassis height, 4WD, Manual transmission, 4.2 Diesel? Latest version ofcourse!!! The truck is legendary if you want to get where you are going come mud, snow or sand .. you get my drift!!!

[@StefanBacon]

It's amazing to me that you don't know the dyna doesn't have rear fenders cutting into the bed in spite of having bought the only one with a ruined bed.

[@philippebartz8922]

Freaking love this truck, or the Mitusbishi Canter one of those i want to import into germany as soon as my Nissan Cube broke or i just need another car.

[@MakusaroTesha]

Both very good models. The Canters are most popular trucks in Tanzania. Very tough and reliable. The Mitsubishi Fuso is another (heavy duty) truck you might consider.

[@bandario]

Posing as a 4x4, unsafe tubular steel body lift, too tall to fit literally anywhere, paying a fortune to park it ages away from your house. Great job dude, you managed to screw up by every possible metric. Your wife must be thrilled.

[@tolkien777]

Man I see Toyota Dynas daily but never thought Id see one look so good , great purchase :) PS. I would like to see more content like this , very entertaining

[@PacificCoastAuto]

Thanks, it's good to hear the feedback. I think that videos like this help our customers to see us on a personal level. I hope it can build trust.

[@tenoki]

@@PacificCoastAuto I know people that have bought vehicles from you all. Your trust level is really through the roof.

[@matthewbrewster4647]

that Toyata is a real beaut!

[@joematyas6948]

I thought maybe you were in Canada for the Calgary Stampede! Lol sweet ride!

[@d9daprogrammer]

I so want one of these now lol

[@dirkbindemann1852]

The loadbox is Land Cruiser. I will give a lot to get one of those here in Namibia

[@Creamer91]

I want this so bad, it’s like a full size mini truck hahaha man I want this in the states

[@graywolf2694]

I want to get a hino over here in the US and do something like this.

[@earlmaglunsod6833]

I like your truck man where can I buy like that?

[@alvarosolano-jb1qq]

Nice cool truck man congrats 😁😁

[@9thGenerationCajun]

I expected it to be diesel 😮 I want to see one of these turned into a overland/ camping rig. I want it 😅

[@OriginImports]

So if i buy a kei Truck, and pay for the work can i have it lifted before export?

[@stephenhaviland7271]

You sounded like Hector in that tunnel with two spoon engines...

[@gabrielmillien7439]

Cool truck.

[@jasperdomacena6491]

that's a pretty common sight in the Rural Parts of the Philippines -Isuzu, Mitsubishis, Hinos, Kias, Hyundais, Kei Trucks and all those Chinese Truck Brands all Tricked Out 4X4 Crew Cab Trucks to haul stuff around and to pretty much traverse in bad muddy roads That Toyota Dyna yours is a unicorn though.. pretty rare to find and it has a Petrol Engine as well, which adds to the overall coolness factor

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

Hino 300 or Dutro truck in the Philippines

[@KelzCasa]

You need a Moto Compo to save you the six minute walk. 🤘🏽

[@samsonian]

WTF?! I am so effing jealous! Toyota, please PLEASE sell these in the USA!!! Why wouldn’t you offer this in the USA??? This thing would sell like CRAZY here!!

[@deet4895]

You know it didn't come from the factory this way right? Lol

[@automachinehead]

@@deet4895 yeah you need japanese tuners to make your toyota truck to look like the on in the video

[@stfhaha1963]

We are so deprived in the states

[@Mannalon31]

I want something like that for my small farm

[@gothops154]

This thing is cool as hell I want one in US

[@andrewthacker114]

That’s a cool truck

[@earlmaglunsod6833]

I like your car man

[@Vanonim05]

Nice truck

[@urantia64]

wow. ..thats a great car

[@NextDoorGuy]

oh wow havent seen one of these vids in ages. Missed the random vlogs ♥

[@fireline4765]

I'm from Texas, I wish we had cabover pickups here😢

[@mwosekisaila]

I wish u can start exporting these to east Africa you could make so much money dude

[@joepadilla3401]

nice looking truck, do you know where to buy those front fenders?

[@watchchimp3102]

That's very cool, but if it's not 4wd, what is the lift for? If it's just a body lift, it might make sense to remove some or all the lift, so you can use it more.😮

[@MetaView7]

Yay Blue Jays !

[@kouyang8490]

Nice truck for off road too, bring it to America build it here so we can buy it daily drive too.

[@First362]

Nice!

[@harryballzack]

Drop this cab on a LC 79 Series with the V8 Diesel 😎

[@stancuceciliu906]

Nice Toyota!

[@BLACKOMAMBO]

A mini Unimog that soo nice

[@v8_sami]

Can you get the dream-maker here in the states?

[@PacificCoastAuto]

Mike and I were laughing so hard at the Dream Maker while reviewing the video.

[@whatever_12]

What's the front&rear cam model? The picture quality is excellent... Why not get the lift up removed to use it at mall's etc..

[@RiosTikvic]

You are right this is the best truck I've ever seen. I want to buy one to import to Canada. What year is it?

[@johnbrewer8882]

😮My Gawd! This is THE truck I want in the U.S. it checks all the boxes! Is there anyway or alternative truck that is available in the U. S.?

[@bjlanders]

Hey cool dad Derek! Would you help me out with some Japanese links to 4x4 shops / websites? I can't get past the Google pay wall of North American results over here in Canada. I see so many slick Land Cruiser 100's and 200's, with 4" lift's and Trepador's playing in the Japanese off-road parks!

[@tortoisearmor310]

dude awesome truck I have to say but tbh if you're gonna do a proper car review, cut to the chase... give us the run-down, specs up front instead of clowning around

[@Believeorreason]

Man i really wish they sold that here in Canada :( damm import laws keeping the newer things away from us

[@jesuscrust13]

we got the diesel version here as the Hino 155

[@stellatribus1209]

I will be importing one into bc next month if you want one

[@Believeorreason]

@@stellatribus1209 ive had a 06 jimny and 03 minicab here in Ontario, but insurance is hell. Mainly thinking on getting a truck like this, or importing a cab n chassis to build up to haul water.

[@jesuscrust13]

@@stellatribus1209 I'm after something else (will be going through this company) but thanks for the offer

[@HeavyFuel]

Super cool❤❤😊

[@tevitarigamoto6215]

The tray looks like a landcruiser 70 series single cab tray.

[@dannggg]

I heard there’s a 4x4 version too

[@soupbums]

Toyota Tacoma or This beast Toyota Dyna 😍

[@MakusaroTesha]

Love this but Land Cruiser '79 Double Cabin still the best beast. 😍😍

[@01FozzyS]

Cool truck! Question is: is it wife approved? lol

[@PacificCoastAuto]

When filming, I mentioned that my wife was not too happy with it. I guess that parts was left on the editing room floor. My sons both really like it though. My wife can drive the minivan.

[@Lou_Kyr]

Great video and very nice truck

[@MatthewAyala-f5s]

That's how you mess up the knee joints