How to Make Your Kei Grocery Getter Truck to Do 140 KM/H

Merlin modifies the grocery getter Cushman kei mini truck! This truck has so much potential and Merlin is bound and determined to get 4th and 5th gear working. This truck is almost ready for the road as long as he can get it registered! Thanks for following along this fun build.
‪@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage‬ ‪@jetskijim007‬ ‪@FabRats‬ ‪@RobbyLayton‬

[@moparman1962]

It is an automotive/hot-rodding/fabricating KZbin Channel FACT that Merlin's Old School Garage does interesting, skilled, fun, cool, teaching stuff. Merlin is one of those guys who is so mechanically inclined in spades he can do anything (and he wants and needs to work on projects like other people need to breathe air). Super content on so many levels.

[@timothyspellman6496]

Love how you display old glory for all to see

[@mlsargent51]

Serious old school there.. Drop light with a regular bulb, and an arm burning metal housing! :) Merlin's serious hardcore!

[@robpeabo509]

You really are a craftsman Merlin, great job on making the Kei Grocery Getter more user friendly & functional!

[@darrinstone49]

I'm supprised a few hard-core boys are not hanging around offering to help & learn. That's how we did things growing up, you worked for knowledge & earned respect by paying attention & going the extra mile by doing any or all the dirty jobs.

[@helmutkrahn9337]

A reminder that things can be simpler; and make you smile.

[@onefootfighter22]

I thoroughly enjoy watching a guy do what I do, a real needle stacker just like me only just a little bit better. Thanks pal 👍

[@hustlinghard8081]

Man, is there anything you can't do? You sir are an inspiration to all of us. Great job, looks like a ton of fun

[@xxBlazinBobxx]

Can't help but smile looking at (and listening to) that thing!

[@dananderson2786]

I love what u do. I love that u take junk and put the love back into it. Like kids in the sand box. U play with the toys the cool kids discarded.. I won't tell anyone ur the cool kid in the sand box! And the fact that u can do what u love from home is a dream come true! Welp back to work! Thanks merlin!. Ur shop is dream land!

[@dananderson2786]

Is it hot yet? Snow is finally melting out. Maybe I can go bust open some trails. Oh wait never mind.. I gotta get back to work. Thank you for being true to the game.

[@russlee1823]

I need you to come to Kingston and help me with my little truck like that one. You are awesome and fun to watch.

[@chriserickson3885]

Love how he makes everything look so easy. Merlin would be fun to hang out with and learn from.

[@dougdean3134]

Engineer doing what an engineer does best. Well done!

[@glenludwig9676]

8 measuring tapes. With your talent Merlin I thought you just looked at it and know the length. Lol. Great video. Love your Knowledge

[@brucejr.5833]

These things are the rage and nobody really knows what they're doing with them, you picked one up and made it a badass machine. You put on a school for these Young bucks. You are the master!

[@mygarden365]

Pure American, engineering! Merlin, You continue to SHINE like a STAR! This, has been a lesson in problem solving, with extreme expertise, WOW!

[@devarskinnee8760]

Brother Merlin,how blessed is thy hands, heavenly talents wich over flowith !and such a nice person,and pretty funny,we love you brother Merlin, brother skinner and family.

[@georgeprietz4424]

Merlin you are right up there in my favorite 5 KZbin channels!! I love everything you upload and you’re a total wizard when it comes to SICK AF builds!!! Thank you so much for what you do. It makes my entire week!!

[@justin_s.o.l.]

If more folks had your confidence, there wouldn't be nearly the amount of unfinished projects filling fence rows in my area lol. Great content as always!

[@conorirish1]

Lawn ornaments

[@carlallen6281]

You have the best music of the Utah KZbinrs!

[@MrOlgrumpy]

Good to see your crafty trans job worked,may the fourth be with you 😏🙃and the fifth too 👍

[@michaeldunn150]

Awesome job Merlin........ What a hot rod now!!...... a little rice burner...haha!!!..... need a little fatter tires in back...

[@ryb6463]

Cracks me up you STARTED with wheels/tires. And agree with Jimmy - good choice!

[@LAP1050]

That is a cool mini truck 🛻 and it’s left-hand drive🤌. The transmission gear hack, I’m sure will be very much appreciated by people with these minis. Enjoyed watching 👍🇺🇸

[@obroberts6533]

You did some great work there Merlin. I admire a good craftsman... Till the next...

[@FallLineCanoes]

Sweet! I’m diggin on Arizona’s vehicle registration laws 👍 certainly more fair than most places

[@bigchevy350boy]

Right!? I'm up here in Maine, you could never do what this fella did. They are so strict out there. Especially with vehicle inspections. That's the biggest problem up here.. Can't build anything, or do much at all to your vehicle.. I'd absolutely love to live in this area just for the freedom. Wicked cool to see though!

[@milspec1]

For old vehicles it's quite a bargain. And I can register for 5 years at a time and get a price break.

[@brianbaxter1889]

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[@desertd2609]

You can literally register an ice chest on wheels with a SBC powering it in AZ as long as it has tail, headlights and turn signals.

[@3rdpig]

The title bond and licensing without a title or at least some pretty solid evidence of ownership is a PITA. I've built custom motorcycles with all new parts, frame, engine and everything and where I've had every single receipt down to the fasteners and wiring and they've still hassled me for weeks and forced me to get a title bond. I doubt Merlin has too much trouble in Havasu, but come down to the Valley in Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe/Mesa and try it. One time I drove out to the middle of Navajo county where I own some property and the old gentleman there did it without blinking an eye.

[@albertdehn8381]

Thanks for taking your time 👍😀

[@Greg383BB]

Merlin, you need to put a Cummins in that thing,it would be so cool. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@anthonyvirgadamo898]

You are a miracle inventor and engineer

[@the_og_scootkentwest7495]

My son asked if we could take our kei truck out for a ride then saw this video so I am now tuning it up so we can go for an adventure.

[@graemethompson340]

What a bloody screamer Merlin great fun to be had in that cheers for now mate

[@fredclements6843]

I learn something every time you drop a video Merlin thank you 👍

[@djh1191]

I found your channel from watching fab rats and now I can’t stop watching everything!!

[@Tom-bo2wj]

Love these kinda projects you do. Most people would walk away saying it’s impossible. But you jump right in and get it done. Keep up the great work.

[@jordantwood]

Cummins Swap the WORLD!! Do itttttttt

[@stewartcrandell3540]

Love what you did with that little truck!

[@miguelgarcia5535]

Merlin you can get anything done, you are the man!

[@marke.howerter-american526]

I love seeing the American 🇺🇸 Merlin.

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

I love your little Pickup Man

[@kenuber4014]

Damn Merlin!! You're pretty good when you can smell the boss sneaking put on you!!! Lol

[@timoldenburg2249]

You’re a mad scientist mechanic 🤘🤘 legendary ✌🏼

[@bradleymadosh911]

Merlin you are one hard working man.

[@samthompson1270]

If knowledge is power, you are one POWERFUL man Merlin. It's impressive how you know so much and can fabricate anything to overcome the challenge. Thanks for taking us along on the ride.

[@tedramage8939]

Awesome job Merlin, love your determination, dedication and ability to get things done.

[@KarelRode]

It is amazing how the folks in the USA were always going bigger and better and more expensive. This is what frugal and environmental should look like. Great repair job as I did not realize the engine drop will be that easy.

[@TheOldaz1]

Late '70's we had a Suzuki Carry as a workshop parts truck, guy up the road also had one, lots of fun until he repowered his with a worked Toyota engine, auto and diff, then we couldn't catch him. It went like a scalded cat and burn-outs like you wouldn't believe. Thanks for sharing.

[@barrybarry5803]

A touch of Merlin's magic, and before you know it... surprise!

[@sweettee3647]

Those little trucks have gotten popular. They been importing a lot of them from Japan. They called a K truck. Cause of the size. They have 4WD. And turbos on some. Very cool video

[@travissweeney788]

That came out awesome,there's a lot of this kind of content,but Merlin's the best,our favorite,my 11 yr old and I watch,and the inspiration and confidence in him is truly the best, he's already getting a what would Merlin do approach,😊

[@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage]

🏁🔧🙏you all keep up the good work🙌

[@PUTDEVICE]

@@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage Hello. do you use Telegram, if not, someone is probably trying to trick others. someone using your name in the comments

[@steveandermatt5668]

I like the kids comment at the end of the video "this is rad" he described it perfectly.

[@Nobody_Important_Yea]

Glad you are back at end to end projects!

[@anthonylee2099]

Great job on rebuilding the Cushman Merlin. Turbo charger is next! 🤙😎

[@latherookie]

A creative man with a great imagination can accomplish anything. That wood be Merlin. Great job, again!

[@crabappleracer]

Sweet to see that Arizona DMV will work with you..😊

[@jolujo5842]

Hey Merlin, Nice work on that little rice burner. I live in Tokyo with my dad in the late 70's. Two of my friends bought used mini trucks. 1 a pick up and the other a van. The both were crying that they only had 3 speeds. Turns out that a Tokyo City ordnance limited top speed on delivery vehicles to roughly 30-35 mph. But the out lying provinces being mostly agricultural had no such restrictions. One of my friends drove out to the countryside and scored a working 5 speed from a farmers supply.

[@ewelmo3921]

I think it needs a 4BT Cummins! You did a great job with what you had!

[@diggity2966]

Merlin, you truly are a Wizard!

[@norcoredneck]

Awesome little addition to the fleet.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

I certainly appreciate you taking the Time to Share a Glimpse into your Shop, you are a Talented Fella that’s for Sure. You keep Putting out the Video’s and I’m going to Keep watching them, I ain’t Kiddin’. Keep it Safe Out There Folk’s

[@denzilt.ockerman8291]

Your little truck has just over 8000 miles. What a fun ride for the summer. Oh, what you have summer all year long down and over their. So long for now a friend from Ohio.

[@rshutterbug47]

That Thing Is WAY COOL 👍👍👍😃🤪

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Damned Right! Good to See You Merlin & Jimmy, Looked Like a Ton of Fun!

[@jimasman550]

Totally awesome! You Rock!

[@bradshutler9356]

That's one SIC ride Merlin, you are unique.

[@SteveLaVoy]

This already may be in the comments but Tim looked like he was wearing the truck when he got in. Perfect for your Misses!! Love listening to ya talk to yourself, I mean explaining to us what you’re doing. Reminds me of my Pop (rest his soul) working in the shop. It was great meeting you two at Rory’s meet n greet! Thanks for sharing!!

[@Meltzmaen]

I'd drive that to work! Cool little thing!

[@timothybailey7118]

Rightly named channel. Ya can’t get more OLD SCHOOL than a corded Trouble Light 💡. Come on Sponsors, Olight or Somebody. Get this man an LED headlight and flashlight deal. Fer Pete’s Sake, he won the Wrecker Games!!!!!

[@gcdocgcdoc8732]

I had a Mazda Bongo van as my first car 987cc , maximum speed 80 kmh (50 mph) 4 gears only , wish I had a 5th , your truck is pure luxury

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

I really like this lil rig. !!! Well done Merlin. Ya never disappoint

[@jamesmattheiss7445]

Desiree dripped some sarcasm on the seats at 32:25. I hope that spot comes out!

[@stephenpoe2037]

Fun little Truck ! Thanks for sharing .

[@1944chevytruck]

Grocery getter! LOL! ....GOOD JOB!

[@tallpaulsynd]

Driving that grocery getter at 87.5 MPH (140 KPH) sounds exciting!

[@chiefvilla3167]

Good job bud. I think you should call it the skateboard. Little Old Lady from Pasadena wouldn't drive it. Too slow. It holds but for its eyes.🤙🏾🤟🏽🤘🏾👍🏽👌🏽💪🏽✌🏽🏄‍♂️🏄‍♀️🙋🏽‍♂️😊😎👏🏽👏🏽

[@bert2423]

I'm not capping but this old-school garage and the old lightbulb on the extension cord is great. I still use mine. 😉 good job

[@richardmacleod4878]

Merlin, you are killing the American Dream, one millimetres at a time! 🤣🤣👍 top work!

[@richardmacleod4878]

@merlonJohnson.. I don't have IG. The American dream of having a large vehicle. 👍🤣

[@sweetpeaz61]

Hi from the UK, I had a Honda Acty in the 1980s, loved it but thats just awesome!

[@bigchevy350boy]

40:11 hahaha yesss! He was a hell of a sport for jumpin in there!! 🤘 Haha that's awesome!

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys. Nice little car.

[@davebaker489]

You are a better man than I Gunga Din. I've done some of my best work when I took the attitude what's the worse thing that could happen. Hell it'll hold lots of groceries and still have room for a Cummins. Not sure it would climb a hill with 1 in the bed but there's room. lol 👍👍

[@aaronsadler8227]

Merlin, you really know your s***.. I learn something every time. Keep making content👍

[@johnnyadams1755]

The mad genius at work again 😂

[@eronnorris6683]

You're an absolute madman! Love it!!

[@deebodixon494]

Merlin your attention to detail is amazing! You make me think I can work on cars! Also I was your biggest fan going into the wrecker games from getting an invite to kicking everyone ass because I knew you could do it! You are the best! If you ever in Vegas hit me up! I would love to buy you and the Misses a round of beers or six!🤷🏽‍♂️😂

[@pieterv6984]

Cute little truck. The variety on the channel is nice.

[@mclarenscca]

When i was stationed at Iwakuni Japan, I bought a 1977 Daihatsu Hi-Jet 55 van with a blown up engine for $250. Found an engine for $50, and drove that thing everywhere over there! Had a lot of fun in that little go-cart van! Definitely brings back some fond memories!

[@gtoscowork]

Grocery getter, and good music

[@rudymuller5251]

Really enjoy your content, from diesel engines to mini trucks to motorcycles. Way to go Merlin

[@darrenbutler1938]

Thats the time I saw a motor and trans removed with a transmission jack 😂 I know it's only a baby motor and all but definitely got my attention you the man

[@harveystephens6115]

Too cool. And wife unit seemed to like it as well!!!!

[@scottcarr3264]

You're the Man Merlin, you can fix about anything, that method of "Fixing" the gear box to get the other 2 gears, was something in itself. The Registration seemed Easy there, Not like here in Australia, it can be a nightmare trying to get Official VIN numbers, etc, and here you can't even put anything on the Engine that is NOT Originally manufactured for it, not even a better Carburettor. Your front tyres stuck out past the body panels, that is illegal here, ( the Cops would chase you, and Defect your car for that) you can put bolt on flares to make it OK, but with those doors that would be hard.

[@wesgraham9588]

Good job! I always wanted one but to don’t go go fast enough ! Thank you for showing me they can get up an go a little bit ! 👍

[@juanmcdonald7297]

Can't wait to see that little thing with a diesel..you'll still the show..good luck

[@lonhoschar1943]

I think you got yourself a pretty nice little buggy!! Great for those short trips to the store or the lake!! You got it sounding really good and those two extra gears made a world of difference!!! NICE JOB!!!

[@stevelong6213]

Your editing is magnificent. I'm in love with this truck.

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

That will be a cool little rig for just blasting around town. Really cool!

[@davidfarmer1666]

Sweet ride. Master Mechanic got his other gears like it was nothing. Ha, Merlin basic re-engineer the transmission to get fourth and fifth gears. Rebuild the engine because he does more before lunch than most people do in a week. Great rebuild of a cute little Cushman truck.

[@darrellroeters4951]

Very entertaining subject

[@desertd2609]

To much fun!

[@lestaylor3641]

😳 merlins magic. 100 kph more 😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍✌️