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.

[@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.

[@CumBrianFries]

This has so much potential for a motorhome build!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@NextDoorGuy]

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

[@treeminutesorless5835]

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

[@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.

[@r56cooperslci19]

That thing is sweet, can’t wait to see more videos on it!

[@halhortonsworld5870]

I ran into a similar parking issue in Taiwan back in the 90s. I had a little banger Homer truck. I am from The South, so I have always had a truck. Over there though, the attitude towards trucks was quite different. I was not allowed to park in most places because trucks were considered strictly works vehicles, not passenger vehicles.

[@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!!!

[@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

[@esso0527]

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

[@TheTerrinelson]

Good to "see" you Derek!❤

[@exonexxon2066]

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

[@thomasohhh]

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

[@kevinhill5531]

Congrats on an awesome and very cool truck!!!

[@akielkhan5916]

Great video. Interesting to see Japan and the unique cars

[@NON_BIDENary]

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

[@SuckItYouTube19]

That is a MULLET of a car. It's business in the front and party in the back.🤣🤣🤣

[@xTechHockey]

You could be the coolest most responsible dad EVER

[@CustomGorillaxMotorBradix]

That truck is really cool to look at.

[@darielbetancourt3493]

Very cool truck, at my house we have the 3.6L 14b non-turbo 4x2 year 2000 diesel version and it's amazing to drive, it's exactly the same as yours except that it does not have electric windows, it is quite hard and its load capacity is more than 2.5 tons, very good torque

[@felix_five]

That’s is so cool. I have never seen one of those and we JDM trucks in our country all the time.

[@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.

[@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

[@samsungtv4u]

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

[@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

[@scottsong20]

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

[@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.. 👍🏼

[@Mk12dexxa6]

Okay that looks incredibly awesome

[@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.

[@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!

[@zbillster]

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

[@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.

[@alpachinco5155]

Nice rig, first time I've seen that type of truck.

[@lelandeggleston1041]

That is the coolest thing I have ever seen!!!

[@The_CODIII]

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

[@greenfigaro9624]

Awesome truck Derek!

[@tharmas13]

Why do I get the feeling you don't want to take corners in that too fast 😅 Love the vid and wish you a lot of fun with the truck.

[@MrLukedanger]

I take corners really fast in mine and haven’t tipped over yet

[@philsayer9797]

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

[@PacificCoastAuto]

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

[@MrLukedanger]

I own a single cab of this truck manual, I was emailing you 3 months ago about getting me one of these Derreck. I love driving mine everyone looks when you drive I wish I had the crew cab. I have 2 friends who own them one is a 2009 with 100K on the clock and he said to me it’s never ever broken not even once just regular maintenance. The other guy I know has a 2004 with 320k on the clock he snapped an axle because he overloads it but other than that he hasn’t broken it very very tough truck. I hear you can convert these into AWD quite easily

[@roballan4944]

That's an Isuzu, Daihatsu, Suzuki, Iveco, etc Everyone made these trucks and put their own badge. They are fantastic. I wish I could get one in Canada in left hand drive.

[@robertryan7204]

IVECO is not Japanese quite different

[@ourv9603]

Trucks of this design are called 'CAB FORWARD'. !

[@poppyneese1811]

Dude that is SICK!!! So bad❤️❤️❤️, maybe the coolest vehicle in the world!!!

[@kingjames5856]

i was impressed by this track but when u mentioned it is not a 4x4 i was like wtf. i love it

[@paulmcadam6825]

Nice choice!

[@nicktorres5540]

That thing is sick

[@sabahangearlife9414]

Very nice truck and color

[@joematyas6948]

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

[@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!

[@peanutbutterpadre1519]

don't know how I missed this gem! 🤠 yee haw! 😂

[@TUBEZ21]

9:20 that yellow Civic is 🔥

[@Noukz37]

I love your vlogs, you silly gaijins!

[@robertschallhorn3814]

wow love the truck this is what i have wanted for 15 years since i saw the first one as a fire truck brought into calgary im in northern alberta i want a 4x4 and havnt found one

[@MakusaroTesha]

I can ship you one from TZ!! Lots of them here ..

[@Lou_Kyr]

Great video and very nice truck

[@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!

[@TinekaJasonPalmer]

Bro I drive a dyna. Mine is a 98 4wd diesel with the manual locking front hubs. She is still going well but starting to show her age. I would love a new one but can't afford it. Love my old Toyota dyna.

[@KailashKoiral]

Great Truck 😮

[@woozleboy]

Widh this was available in the US but we have to wait 25 years from built to import. Until then I'll live with my 94 lifted Honda Acty.

[@gothops154]

This thing is cool as hell I want one in US

[@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.

[@urantia64]

wow. ..thats a great car

[@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

[@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.

[@matthewbrewster4647]

that Toyata is a real beaut!

[@gabrielmillien7439]

Cool truck.

[@ef7andapp170]

What the? Why? In North America, I would totally understand it...but around the small streets of Yokohama? Cool none the less 👍 Also, a big thumbs up for irresponsible car purchases! 👍👍

[@PacificCoastAuto]

Because these trucks were made for the small streets of Japan, the turning circle is extremely tight. It's actually better than any car I have owned. Sadly I can't go anywhere because it's too tall to fit into the parkades but small price to pay.

[@alvarosolano-jb1qq]

Nice cool truck man congrats 😁😁

[@Creamer91]

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

[@d9daprogrammer]

I so want one of these now lol

[@erichudasco2291]

Nice pick up truck

[@Vanonim05]

Nice truck

[@richardxstroker]

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

[@dominicemanuel8029]

Very cool truck! Thanks for sharing. What’s it like on the hwy going over 100km/h? Does the engine rev really high?

[@MrLukedanger]

Mine does 90 mph in England so like 140kph? It does shake and really drink diesel. But other than that it does fine

[@grantman103]

Love it. I wood lower the body lift about 4 1/2 inches though. For practical reasons.

[@VoltTackle11]

Great road visibility from a cabover design and Toyota's incredible reliability? I would definitely take the Toyota Dyna over any pickup truck we have in the USA, especially in 4WD form.

[@illletmyselfout.8516]

Totally usefull can you tow something with it? What are the regulation for towing in Japan coz I never see it when im there. Is it a special licences?

[@BS_Patrol]

Any idea who made the body lift?! I really want to buy a Dyna to match my Acty lol

[@earlmaglunsod6833]

I like your car man

[@graywolf2694]

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

[@mrdrains2088]

It looks like the Dyna was originally blue in color. I love the color they chose to paint (or is it a wrap?) the truck. I have an old 81 Hilux 4wd I'd love to repaint & this might be a really cool color to paint it. Do you have a color code for it by any chance?

[@jojodelima1953]

Think its an upgraded version of the Toyota Dyna

[@jojodelima1953]

Biege Metallic, dont know of the number code though

[@mrdrains2088]

@@jojodelima1953 Thanks mate.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@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.😮

[@dirkbindemann1852]

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

[@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!!!

[@First362]

Nice!

[@darploin5071]

You can convert it to full wheel drive you just need 2 components a drive steer axle and a 4 wheel drive trcommission and I bet it will bolt up to the existing chassie and that's how you get full wheel drive and a 2 wheel drive vehicle if you convert

[@approach_media]

Looks ideal for us! Do you have a basic cost for importing a similar one to Vancouver BC for us? Cheers!

[@joepadilla3401]

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

[@9thGenerationCajun]

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

[@davidklimek7999]

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