Minitruck Build - Body drop & Restoration 80’s Hilux Pickup Ep.11

"Welcome to Episode 11, the first installment of an exciting three-part series! In this video, dive deep into the intricate process of executing a traditional body drop on a 1980's Toyota Hilux Pickup Mini truck. I'll guide you through unstitching body mounting points, identifying factory spot welds, essential truck modifications, and the intricate adjustments needed for the steering system. Uncover the nuances that come with bodied Hilux projects.
Looking ahead, envision a transformed 1981 Hilux boasting a C-Notched chassis, powered by a Hybrid 20R/22R engine. The suspension game will level up with Formula 1/cantilever style and QA1 coil-over shocks on all corners. Stay tuned for the stunning two-tone grey raptor color exterior. Future plans include a conversion to S13 Silvia suspension, featuring IRS rear suspension and a R200/230 differential. This Hilux is destined for a strong time attack theme, doubling up as a beast on the drifting scene. Join me on this thrilling journey of craftsmanship and performance upgrades! 🛠️🔧🚗 #HiluxTransformation #BodyDropTutorial #CustomizationJourney"
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[@pierreallan3328]

you had me at "slip it in the back"

[@AdamNZ]

There was no sexual references I promise 😭

[@ayebandz94]

Awesome build! I Can’t wait for the next video😩please drop that k20 inside I swear it’ll be worth it! You gotta love that good ol VTEC

[@AdamNZ]

Thanks Bro. Yeah I'm SOO busy at the moment to finish the video as my degree is wrapping up. I'll either put the K24 or a hybrid 20/22R in there.

[@013chopper]

Looking good. You make a big job here🎉

[@jessegibbons9900]

Loving the progress, have an rn41 sr5 that I put 5 link rear into. Body drop looks to be my next part. Thanks for the information and tips.

[@AdamNZ]

Yo is it a wellside or a flat deck? I've almost completed the body drop. Its sitting back on its own wheels and hopefully will finish it this weekend. I'm afraid that I'm going to have to convert it to stick shift as the column shift is never going to work properly.

[@MrFlop10]

Love your vids mate. I'm in Aus and have the same ute heavily molded. But not body dropped! This gives me inspiration to potential do it haha

[@AdamNZ]

Cheers mate! What part of Aus are you at? They definitely look dope bodied. I’m keen to see yours. 🛻 👀

[@MrFlop10]

@@AdamNZ Darwin. You have an insta or something Adam?

[@AdamNZ]

@@MrFlop10 I haven't been up those ways yet. I don't have any socials now, just WhatsApp recently and KZbin. My partner and I deleted the gram and FBa few years ago.

[@MrFlop10]

@@AdamNZ fair enough mate, they are toxic anyways.

[@AdamNZ]

@@MrFlop10 Yeah I know right. Its all good though. Can make videos and stick them on here.

[@calebjohn5508]

Shot my bro, keep up the good work! Loving the backyard style vibes even though half of the vids are road side haha. Just shows what a bit of knowledge and can do attitude can do. It's 1am and just binged all of the vids on this build. All I wanted to see was body dropped lux vids and I come across a kiwi brother out here doing it. Tumeke kare! Looking forward to seeing this thing progress. Subscribed with notifications on. Chuurr!!!

[@AdamNZ]

Chur Bro! I haven't really had much choice on locations to work on this. Ideally I'd like a big garage with all the tools but that wont be happening for a while. I'm almost finished the second part of the body drop video, just need to finish it at school with a mig welder.

[@calebjohn5508]

Yea nice bro ha we'd all like that wouldn't we haha but we don't let that stop us! What you studying bro?

[@AdamNZ]

I’m doing product design/industrial design. So once I get some decent income I’m going to be making lots of car parts for my 180SX and my Hilux. Lots of carbon fibre.

[@calebjohn5508]

Good shit man strive for greatness!

[@ExploringwithMark]

Nice work dude. my ute had the same rust around the same areas, Last owner was panel beater so he did all the work and did the under seal and all that. :) Looking into building a custom center console for mine at moment to have 2 cup holders, Headunit and 2 speakers plus a area to place cellphone.

[@AdamNZ]

Thanks Mark!😎, we are getting there. My panel beating wouldn’t be as good as a proper panel beater and I really would have loved to have it done by one. But will bump up its value either way. Once I move back up north I will do a complete new floor in my other truck. Will be a lot easier that way. Yeah you showed me a week or so ago, looks really good. I’m thinking about doing something similar with mine eventually but after this body drop.

[@TonyTguerrero]

LN40 where diesels, not sure what vehicle code yours is but the LN40’s were diesels

[@AdamNZ]

It is an RN41-JR3. In NZ they just call all of them LN40. I hear what you are saying.

[@hieloso1]

quiero ser tu vecino

[@AdamNZ]

Hahaha would you let me build your truck?

[@hieloso1]

@@AdamNZ almost, i will scream every day on ur door , come on do it, i have a coffe for u

[@AdamNZ]

@@hieloso1 we could easily do it. I’m going to be doing it from my shed once I move home.

[@hieloso1]

@@AdamNZ touché